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year of s2s 5s1 10, including cash balance
of s2201 The expenditures amounted to
$685. ,01O 92. including $40 900 transferred to
the permanent fund. The available cash
on hand is $2556 16. Treasurer McNeill also
reported that between $4,000 and $4,000 in
addition would be available this year for
transfer to the permanent fund, thus de-
noting that the attendance at the present
convention is very large and that the
income from membership fees will net
very comfortable sum.
The thirteenth annual report was pre-
sented and read. 1t showed the assets TO
be S74 900, the total investments on July l.,
1899 having been S67 800
BY unanimous vote and amid applause
the board of directors passed a resolution
directing the president of the N. E. A. to
cable to the United States delegates to
the Peace Conference at The Hague the
congratulations of the members of the or
ganiZatiOn.
A rather sharp discussion was brought
about by the petition presented by Miss
Estelle Reel, National Superintendent of
the Indian Department, and who is a
member of the directorate, asking that
the Indian substitute be made a depart
ment of the National Educational Asso-
cation. Professor L. Sodan, Professor
Taylor and others participated in the dis
cussion, but no action was taken.
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RECENT ARMY ORDERS.
Captain Carr to GO With Signal Corps
Troops to Manila

WASHINGTON. July 1.-THE following
army orders have been issued: Captain
Andrew Brewster, Ninth Infantry, when
relieved from duty at New York City, will
proceed to San Francisco and report for
temporary duty.
Lieutenant S. c. Bolles, Sixth Infantry,
has been ordered to San Francisco for
duty as aid-de-camp to General Wheeler
Captain H. B. Moon, Twentieth In
fantry. has been relieved from duty at
Hot Springs, Ark, and ordered to tenn
porary duty at San Francisco.
BY direction of the Secretary of War,
First Lieutenant Basil o. Lenoir. United
States Volunteer Signal Corps. will pro-
ceed from this city to Angel Island. Cal,
and report to the commanding general,
Department of California, for duty with
the Signal Corps detachment at Angel
Island.
Captain Daniel ]. Carr, United States
Volunteer Signal Corps, will proceed from
Angel Island by the transport City OF
Para to Manila in command of such Sig
nal Corps as may be designated by the
general, Department of Cali
fornia. and on arrival at Manila will re-
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WIDESPREAD PLOT
TO REMOVE MILAN

NEW YORK, July 1.-THE Suns cable
from Vienna says: The Politische corre-
spondent says that an inquiry into the
recent attempt to assassinate ex-King
Milan of Servia shows that 1t was part
of an astonishingly widespread conspiracy
and was intended as a prologue to the
overthrow of the dynasty and the entire
present regime.
Other reports indicate that the persons
arrested in connection with the attempt
include three ex-Ministers, three ex-Sec-
retaries of State, two Judges of the Court
of Appeals, nine members of the Skupsh-
tina, or parliamentary body, nine pro-
fessors and a sprinkling of military and
police officers, priests, students and civil
servants.
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FLEES TO AVOID
PAYING ALIMONY

SAN JOSE, July 11.-Henry M. N
Spring, Councilman and clothier, has
disposed Of his interest in the firm Of
T. w. Spring & Son and gone to
Chicago, presumably to avoid paying
his former wife, Mrs. Emile Spring,
5000 a month alimony. A few weeks
ago Mrs. Spring obtained a divorce
from her husband on the ground Of in
fidelity, two San Francisco young
ladies being named as correspondents.
She was awarded the custody Of three
minor children and given 5000 month
alimony.
Spring went on the witness-stand and
said he was penniless. This was a sur
prise because his interest in the cloth
ing house of Spring & Son was esti-
mated to be worth about $4,000, and,
besides, he had other property.
To-day q bill Of sale was filed by
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charged without honor from the service
of the United States by the commanding
officer of his station.
Private Harry n. Jones, Hospital Corps.
now at Madison barracks, New York, is
transferred to Battery n, Sixth United
States Artillery. He will be sent to the
Presidio and will report upon arrival to
the commanding officer: who will furnish
him transportation to Honolulu.
Corporal Charles Smith. Troop L, Third
United States Cavalry, now at Fort Sheri-
dan. Illinois. is transferred as a private
to the Fourth Cavalry. He will be sent
to the Presidio.
Private Fred burst, Hospital Corps, AL
catraz Island, has been discharged the
service of the United States.
Acting Assistant Surgeon Rollin I. Burr,
now at Pomona Cal, has been ordered to
report to the commanding officer at Hav~
ana, Cuba.
Commissary Sergeant Henry H. Allies,
Fcrt Candy, Washington, will be sent to
San Francisco and will report upon his
arrival to the commanding general, De-
partment of California, for assignment
to duty at the Presidio.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-12
ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE DIRECTORS
Congratulations Cabled to the
American Delegates at
The Hague.

LOS ANGELES, July 1.-THE annual
meeting of the board of directors of the
National Educational Association was
called to order by President Lyte at noon
to-day, the following officers being
present:
First Vice President J. G. Greenwood,
Kansas City; Treasurer I. c. McNeill,
West Superior. Wis; Chairman Board Of
Trustees A. G.. Lane, Chicago. OF the
life directors there were also a number
present and the various divisions were
represented.
The treasurer's report showed a total
amount Of cash received during the past
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CALIFORNIA WILL GET
0NE-HALF THE SPACE

The Paris Commission yesterday re-
ceived a letter from G. B. Brockett, head
States Department of Agriculture at
Washington, D. c.. notifying the Com
nus he1 d oa ee f tba oL space % tna
and evaporated goods from California.
The space given to this State, though
space allowed the United States. The
area of the compartment, however, is
quite sufficient to allow the best of our
best will be accepted, to receive ample
notice 1t is 15 feet in length, feet in
depth and 10 feet in height.
There has been no space given for the
display of fresh fruit preserved in glass
In Its natural state, but in the cases of
a few exceptionally fine specimens room
will be made somewhere.
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which Spring transferred one-half in
terest in the clothing house to Fred w.
Moore, his brother-in-law, the con-
sideration being given as $4,000. At the
same time two deeds were filed trans
ferring his fine residence and the ad
joining lot at Seventh and San An
tonic streets to Marcella S. Moore, his
sister. 1t states the transfer is made
for love and affection" and "also for
better maintenance, support, protection
and livelihood of the grantor."
Spring represents the Third Ward in
the City Council. 1t is said his resigna-
tion is now in the hands of Mayor
Martin.
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selves and for these reasons their silent appeal
to their neighbors Of the active race is
pecially strong.
Now that the convention has settled
down to business the question who shall
be the next president and where the next
convention shall be held is uppermost in
the minds of the delegates. One provision
of the n. Z. r. constitution provides that
the retiring president becomes the first
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-12
CLOSING SESSION
OF THE COUNCIL
Professor Louis Soldan Of St.
Louis Elected President
for a Year.

LOS ANGELES, July 11-At the closing
session of the National Council of Educa-
tion, held this morning, Professor Louis
Soldan Of St. Louis was elected president
for the ensuing year, Professor Elmer E.
Brown, California, vice president and
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geles will make its influence felt in every
section of our land. May it catch some
thing of the sunlight of this land of sun
shine, and aid in carrying the divine rays
of a useful education into every commu-
nifty of every State. If this is accom-
piShed the object Of the meeting will have
been accom- DliShed.'
There was more music. and then the ini-
tiaI session Of the convention was at an
end
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Miss Bette A. Button. Cleveland Ohio,
was reelected secretary.
The report on the relations of public
libraries to public schools that had been
prepared by a committee, composed of j.
c. Dana, f. A. Hutchins, c. A. McMur-
ray, Sherman Williams and Miss Louise
Jones. was presented and read. The re-
port consisted of a series of carefully pre-
pared papers by the members of the COM
mittee and it will come up for discussion
later in the library department.
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lice Commissioners two weeks ago. The
"reprimand' has been placed on record
in the Police Commission, and the Incl
dent, which came so near costing the
Chief a suspension from, pay and duty.
particular action on it by the Commis-
sioners is concerned.
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Chief Glass Reprimanded.

LOS ANGELES, July u.-Chief of Po-
lice Glass was publicly and almost apol-
ogetically reprimanded to-day by Mayor
Eaton for insubordination in losing his
temper and talking back" at Commits
sioner Scarborough and a delegation of
citizens at meeting Of the Board Of Po-
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Call. the late difficulties of the Fort
Wayne Gold Producing Company of In
diana are about at an end. Ten days ago
the works and cash in bank at Stockton
were attached by the striking workmen,
who had two months wages due them.
This was owing to the company not pro-
ducing on pay day, as some difficulties
existed between the local management
and the Eastern stockholders. j. F.
Clapp. manager and promoter of the
property for many years. will be super
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port in person to Major Richard E.
Thompson. signal officer, Department of
the Pacific and Eighth Army Corps and
by letter to the commanding general of
that department.
First Lieutenant Frank H. Bailey,
United States Volunteer Signal Corps, is
relieved from further duty at Manila and
will proceed with the next Signal Corps
company ordered to San Francisco.
Recruit Moses Kupinsky mounted serv-
ice. Preside, San Francisco, having en-
listed under false pretenses, will be dis
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ceded. The miners who attached the
property have agreed to pay costs If the
stockholders pay back wages for two
months. This was mutual, and a perfect
understanding seems to exist. Work will
be resumed at an early date.
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ciren away with each cash want advsr-
6ssmsnf ordered in NEXT Sundays cdH,
magnificent portrait of ADMIRAL DsWey
printed IN ton cofors. size f4x2f inches,
rsaek Tor framiaa.
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BIG PRICES FOR YEARL1Nas.

NEW YORK, July 1.-THE Times' ca
BILE from London says: Forty-four year
ungs, the property Of J. B. Haggin Of
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CPENING SESSION Of THE
y - MMTIc1NA AL=aF Dl CMTlONAL ASSOCIATION

California, were sold at Newmarket to-
day. Forty-two sold for a fraction IN
finch out of Fleurette sold for 1855
guineas. Forty-three remain to be sold.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-12
Miners Will Get Their Pay.

SAN ANDREAS. July n.-As was pre-
dicted in Saturdays dispatches to The
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-12

Union No. II, F. and A. NJ The inter-
ment will be In Masonic Cemetery.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-22
DREYFUs's HElLTH IMPROVING.
His Friends Anxious to Resume the Cam
paign for His Rehabilitation.
SptstaI cable Dsspdtch 10 THE sUr

PARIS. Oct. 2l.-EX-Capt. Dreyfus is steadily
improving in health at his resting place in
Carpentras He is anxious that future efforts
for his complete rehabilitation shall be made
with the utmost reserve. He Is opposed to
anything In the nature OF Il fresh campaign.
but his leading supporters may decide that 1t
is necessary In his own interests to resume an
agitation. without which, they argue. no 10
still the same Devils Isle Dreyius. however
greatly he may prefer quiet and peaceful
methods.
The plan OF his friends Is that meanwhile he
shall devote all his energy, which they hup0
may he comrletely restored, to civil SnEir"rr-
stated in the army. even il lie resigns inn
mediately aiterwRrd.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-22

are the leading features: Gen. Buffers main
force will march into the Orange Free State
and capture BIoemfontein, Then there will be
a halt while the railway from Kimberley to
Mafekine is restored and Mafeking reinforced
by n brigade embracing all arms This
brigade will make for Krnsersdorp simulta-
neously with the crossing OF the Transvaal
frontier by Gen. Buffers army from tho
Orange Free Stnte, There is not the slight
doubt on Gen. Buffers part that the Beers In
Natal. IA soon as they understand the imml-
n,nt danger OF their retreat being cut of, will
retreat. and that will be the signal for Gen.
White to inyade tho Transyaal with his 0 900
man. turning into I.aIng's Mex, via walker
stroom.
The Beers nisfortunes during this week,
according to the general view. should much
shorten tho campaign. but this 10 a matter OF
doubt II Ia generally recognized. espsciaIly
by diplomatic observers. that Great Britain is
making this war som ethinp more than a cam
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-22
BOERS AGAIN DEFEATED.
enN. WHINE CAPTURES THE ESEMY's
POSITION At ELISDSLAIGTE.

succe..ful Advance from LadJsmith-
c,,nlry Pursuing tho Defeated Boars-
Til. Costly British Victory at Glen coo
Large Proportion Of Ohicers AmonE
,h. Killed and Wounded-Boers Now
r,ppctod TO Concentrate Their Efforts
=, the Capture of Kimberley and
cecil Rhodes - Establishment of
no,ni,ion Of South Africa Probable.
,,,ra. Cds', n,t,atct 10 rag sUE
t,>rbx. oct 2l.-The War Office at mid
,i,,,ttssu.i this telegram from Gen. Hunter.
,,tod Lalysmlth. Oct Il. S:4o Z. NJ:
"white role toward Elandslaagte at 2:30
pN IIorca under Gen. French left here at
-. o'clock This morning. They went by road
s,d rail 10 Modder's Bridge the force In
c,rd,. n squadron Of the FI.th Lancsrs. tho
r,rb prago1n Guards. three field batteries the
ne,on Regiment. half of the Manchester Reg
;m,rt. halt VI the Gordon Highlandsrs. the
lmpcra Lighthouse and two sauadrons OF Ma
"a iguulcers.
learn hy telephone from tho armored train
orc mic tbs side IT hIlnd"nag'e that al d
o,o,k in the evening the ensmy's three guns
Nm : been silenced aud our infantry were about
,orhorg.. The enemy WAS estimated at ! 900
in the morning and another 1000 was ex-
re,ted during the afternoon. Whites inten-
ZION vast r,oIrn he railway to Dundee and
return thn.r tonight.
"Af1i1 We re,vnd a report by telephone
that we had carried the enemy's position and
cartured all their camp equipment. horses
and wagons The cavalry is still pursuing the
enemy. Telegraph operators say some of out
men were wounded. hut we have no details as
vet"
Fr.7dslaaQte ia on the railroad line between
LNtysmith and Glencoe. and Is the point at
EnrErs britt t. the east cut the railroad line
to rrpyent communication between the two
British CAMPS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-22

British Onicer's Report on tho Latsst At
tempt Toward Aerial Navigation.

Social C16i, DrsDdtch 10 The Sun.
LoNpoH. Oct II Major Baden Powell. in a
report describing a visit to dockyardi In which
q German aIrship was being constructed. says:
Il was immensely impressed on entering a
great wooden building erected on a floating
raft to see what appeared tn be the slender
skeleton OF a huge vessel. This vessel appear
ed as big as the most powerful battleHhip. but
was constructed OF such delicate material as to
suggest a stupendous bird-cage This.
which is made entirely OF aluminium. is
tho framework on which the outer skin will
be stretched. Inside anumbsr OF large balloons
will be placed. Underneath q gallery and
cars. all made Of aluminium. There are also
engines which it is hoped will drive the vessel
through the air ut u speed OF twenty-five miles
an hour The total lifting capacity Of the air
ship will be about ten tons, which VIII ns sum,
cient for it to carry enough stores and ballast
to remain in the air for Rome days. seFenty
thousand POUNDS sterling has been spent by
the Comm ssion which Include the leading
scientific experts"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-22
LONDON HONORS FOR HARRTsOM.
Programme for the Entertainment of the
ex-President There.
Special Gable Dispatches TO THE sus

Special Gable Dispatches 10 THE Sun
ANTWERP. Oct. q. Before leaving Brussels.
ex- President Harrison dinad with the King.
who manifested the greatest interest in Amer
lean affairs. particularly in regard to tho
Philippines.
LONDON. Oct 2l.-The programme for ex-
President Harrisons entertainment here dur
ing the next few days Ia n very elaborate one.
Mr.. Harrison visited the Tower this morning.
and this evening he will occupy tho Royal box
at the Globe Theatre. Tomorrow he will at
tend services Mt st. Paups on the special In
viiation Of the Dean.
In the afternoon he will take tea with the
Dean at Westminster Abbey. On Monday Mr..
A. j Balfour. the Conservative leader. will en-
terrain him Mt the House Of Commons. On
Tuesday Ambassador Choats will give dim
ner in his honor The Marquis Of Salisbury.
the Prime NJ mister will meet Mr. Harrison at
this function. On Wednesday the Chamber of
Commerce will entertain him at dinner. Sir
Robert Threshie Reid. who was one Of Great
Brtain's counsel before the Anglo Venezuelan
boundary Tribunal. will give SIR. Harrison
final dinner on Thursday evening
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-22
FUNSTON TO 90 BACH.
The War Department Asks Him to Return
to tho Philippines.

to tho Philippines.
SAN Francisco. Oct 21.-Brig. Gen. Funston.
formerly OF the Twsnty-ffth Kansas Youn-
teers. will return soon to the Philippines. To-
dav he received the following despatch from
Washington. from Adjutant-Gsn. Corbin:
I'm view Of the recent increase Of the Noiun-
teer forces it is now poss bic for the Depart
msnt TO avail itself OF your further services
Brigadier- Gen eral. OF which the Secretary ~
War directs me to inform you. Should it II
agreeable to you. orders will issue for yOur
return to the Philippines soon your
former regiment has been mustered out and
are received by the people OF Kansas.
Please signify your pleasure in the promises at
the earliest possible convenience.
II. c. CoRBIS."
Gen. Funston was greatly surprised by the
message and said:
II had hardly expected this. ! must do
what 10 wanted OF me. / will make up my
mind later"
Chancellor Snow OF the Kansas State Univrr-
sity AMI Prof. Vernon l.. Kellogg OF Stanford
University. who were with Gen. Funston when
he rece lived the message. Joined In urging him
to accept the War Departments offer. Before
Gen. Funston left for Oakland It was under
stood that he would accept. but he wished TO
convey the news to his vile who was at her
Late this evening Gen. Funston said;
as long as tho War Department needs
me. ] have an offer OF place IN
civil iife that would paw me much
better than being q Brigadier General. but i
seems to me that In the present emergency 1t
encs l may have. OF course l shall return
with my regiment to Kansas and expect to
spenn some day. with my friends"
1t Is not any spscial fondness for soldier lie
that has induced Gen. Funston to retain his
termination o. hostllities in the Philippines
nothing could induce him to continue In the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-22
THE FRENCH souDAy HORRORS.
Col. Monteii Accuses the Colonial Ofico of
Being Responsible for Them.

Being Responsible Tor Them.
Speed Cable D~i,atch to TqE suS.
PARIS. Oct p. Col. Nonteil. who has been
prominent In army affairs recently. says that
while he does not desire to whitewash Capts.
you!et and Chanoine. who were accused of
committing atrocities In the French Soudan.
no believes that the real responsibility for the
horrors Of the expedition. which eliminated in
the murder OF Lieut. Col Klobb and the shoot
ing OF Capts. Noulet and Chnno.ue rests on the
Colonial Onlce. He says that when the ex-
petition was organized the French Off Of als in
Africa were strongly opposed to 1t.
The force consisted Of 800 rifles and POO
carriers They had to traverse over 1000 kilo-
metres. and it was therefore known that it was
i'm possible TO viotua the mission after 1t had
started. Consequently. Col. Monteil says
thu Colonial ONCE tacity sanctioned the
scheme that they should live on the country and
this led up to the atrocities,
Accusations are also made that NJ. Decrais.
the French Minister for the Colonies. held the
soudan news hack for political purposes
Lieut. Palliers dispatches were dated July II
and Sent. -. vet they are supposed to have
reached Paris together not before Oct. IL.
1t Is now asked IL the men following Lieut.
Col. Klohb reJonsd the outposts in few
hours why Lieut.. Falier's messengers took
nearly three months to cover the same ground
Assuming that the charge OF retention Of
dispatches is true. there ia an additional charge
OF cruelty in allowing Lieut.. Neuniers family
TO suppose that he was dead. The parents and
sisters OF the Lieutenant were informed Of the
good news OF his recovery in cabiegram from
DR.. Marines. who 10 stationed In the Souinn.
and are preparing great welcome for the
young officer. In fact the various political
parties are already trying to get hold OF
Msunier and exploit him as a hero.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-22
TORNADO HITS CUBAN TOWN
H0SPITAn At sIGUA Ia GRASDB
WRECKED; FOUR PATIENTS KILLED.

Six Others Reported Killed in tho Town and
Nineteen Injured - Gen. Bandora. the
Negro Leader. Urges Cubans and span-
iards TO FORGET Their Differences Now.
Special Cable ssspaich 10 THE suS
HAVANA. Oct. q. Dispatches from Sagua Ia
Grands report that tornado and cloudburst
struck that town Yesterday. Many houses
were destroyed. The hospital. which was
built BY the Americans. 10 reported to have
been destroyed and four OF tho patients killed.
In the city six persons were killed and ninc-
teen injured. All crops were severely dam
aged.
Gen. Quentin Bandera. the most active
Cuban negro politician. delivered . speech at
the Spanish Casino in Cardenas last night
which attracted much comment when II was
printed here to-day. The speech was essenti-
allv peaceful toward the SpanIards. to whom
Dandsra offered the olive branch. Gen. Ban
dera has considerable influence with the
turbulent negro element and his sentiments
are gratefully welcomed by the spaniards who
are anxious to be allowed to work In peace.
Gen. Bandsra said In part:
In war was furious enemy OF the Spanish
Government and all who opposed tho desire OF
the Cubans for liberty. But to-day. now that
we are at peace and are eager only for tram
guilty. order and respect among all elements
comprising the Cuban people, Ises with rec
greet that the Spaniards do not raise flags over
buildings whore their societies meet They
have interest here and with their children. who
were born in Cuba. will be an important factor
in the reconstruction OF the country. They
will not be an obstacle to the complete inde-
pendenoe Of the father,and Of their children.
My desire 10 that Cubans and Spaniards should
forget old grievances and help each other"
The Diario Marina oonGratulates the Cir
culo dc Hacendados on having refused to give
assistance to the scheme for eoloniZing
Italians here. The newspaper says the Italians
are not wanted. They do not know ths
language. they are not sunloisntly frugal in
their habits and are not agriculturally in
clned 1t says the only hope Of preventing
degeneracy In the white race lies In immiRra-
ton from the CaDaries. Gallicia and Austria OF
the hardy. industrious peasant class. Those
men are now coming in by the hundreds. No
Americans are coming except those who de-
sire TO invest money or earn their living as
nlddlemen.
Director Rath bono OF the Cuban Postal Ser
vice and Mrs Ludlow. wife OF Gen. Ludlow.
the Military Governor OF Havana. sailed for
Now York to-day.