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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-16
M'KINLEY WILL MEET
RETURNING VOLUNTEERS

HOT SPRINGS, Va, May 15.-It is
the intention of President Mckinley to
be in the Western States at the time of
the return of the volunteers who have
done heroic service in the Philippines.
1t is expected that the necessity for the
return of the volunteers in the island
of LuZon will not exist much
longer, and when the volunteers reach
their native States for muster out Mr.
Mckinley hopes to be there to greet
and honor them. If the trip to the West
already planned should not occur when
the volunteers are returning another
journey will be made to carry out this
DurDOSe
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-16
jake BREAKS IN.


Francisco was unchanged. The place was
offered to z. B. Pond. but declined.
There is talk that w. w. Foote will be
named. Among Democrats the name of
Raphael WE'LL is frequently mentioned
He is a man of means and Democrat of
prominence who visits Paris annually and
speaks French as the Parisians speak it.
w. H. Mills of the Southern Pacific
declined to serve on the commission, but
the fact now comes to light that Governor,
Gage did not tender him an appointment.
At one time it was understood that the
Truman of Los Angeles. w n Mills of
San Francisco and Mark L. Mcdonald of
Santa Rosa. Subsequently Republican
from Northern California was suggested,
and the suggestion must have caught ths
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-16

the major most desired to control was
that of Democratic Commissioner to the
Paris Exposition. Mclaughlin earnestly
desires that his prospective son-in-law,
Samuel Rucker of San Jose, should have
a place on the Paris Commission.
Politicians on the inner circle of the
coterie assert that the Governor positive
ly announced that he would not appoint
Rucker 1t is understood that the ap-
soften the expected wrath of the major
over the turning down of Rucker. Queer
things happen in public life nowadays,
and the Governor may again change his
mind and decide to give Rucker the
coveted commission. At last accounts,
however the chief executive said his pur-
pose to appoint big Democrat from San
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-16
TORTURE FOUR LITTLE
CHILDREN WITH FIRE
Horrible Crime a. Which a Mulatto
Woman and Her Husband
Are Detected

ATLANTA, Ga. May 15.-Winnie
Roach. muatto woman and her hus-
band, are charged with having brutallv
burned their four little children nearly
to death by igniting paper, saturated with
kerosene, with which their bodies had
been wrapped. The man, Lawrence
Roach, ran away during the afternoon
when he heard that his treatment of his
children had been reported to the police
The woman was in the act of APPLYING
fire to one of the children when a crowd
broke in. The police were summoned as
a lynching was feared. The woman and
the children were taken to the station.
One of the children had all the flesh
and probably will die. The other three
are all badly burned
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-16
| AVANA, Cuba, May 15.-
I The situation here has be-

he situation here has be-
come most alarming. To
all appearances Cubans are about
to make armed manifestations
against the United States and its
mode of governing the island, al
though the conservative element
still hopes for peaceful arrange
ments.
This state of affairs, which was
brought abruptly to head last
Saturday by a partial quarrel be-
tween General Gomez and Gov
ernor General Brooke, has been
forming for the last two months.
The first move has been made by
the army. 1t will probably be
supported by many Cubans. Gu
bans in general argue that they
are being browbeaten by the
Americans, who daily tighten
their grip upon them. To a GER
tain extent this is true. Ameri-
cans are more favored here by
Government officials daily while
each move of the Government,
such as the construction of new
Postoffice, with its signs written
in English, tends to carry out the
assertion of Cubans that the
Americans are here to remain.
The army, which is really rep
resented, although many dispute
his authority, by General Gomez,
is particularly bitter against Gov
ernor Brooke and his policy. The
soldiers declare they have been
miserably fooled and trapped by
the Americans. They look upon
the exchange of gun for SIS as
an ignominious transaction for
them, as they have not been de-
feated by the Americans and con-
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sequently they refuse to ex-
change.

change.
All the army is willing to surrender
arms to Cuban officials but under no
circumstances. as declared in the meet
ing of generals yesterday, to the Amer
leans.
Cuban officers do not wish war. as
this would, in their estimation. only
hasten annexation. They are willing
to listen to any honorable proposition.
Some persons say the determination
of the army not to surrender the arms
is an outsome of General Brooke's re-
fusal to sanction General Gomez's plan
for a Cuban militia. At Cuban head
quarters the statement is Indignantly
denied, in particular by Gomez. who,
however, refused to discuss the present
situation. One of Gomez's most promi-
nent officers said:
General Gomez was brought to this
city through the influence of Mr.. Por-
ter. He was told at the time he was
wanted in Havana to help General
Brooke establish a government for the
Cubans which would have no other
basis than freedom and independence
He was miserably fooled He has been
ridiculed for the manner in which he
has been treated by Brooke. He has.
on account of his intimacy with the
American general, lost popularity with
the Cubans, who say he has been
traitor to their cause. This was a part
of Brooke's scheme. He wished to rem
der Gomez useless in order that he
might with further ease follow out his
orders from Washington.
Gomez and his men are disliked and
unpopular to-day. He has no influence.
A recommendation from him does more
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-16

~ OVERNOR GAGE yesterday ap-
pointed Jacob Steppacher Regis
/ trar of Voters for the city and
county of San Francisco, to sue
~ ceed w. ]. Biggy. The appoint
ment was no surprise to the public,
as The Call of Sunday last contained the
that Gage had made up his
mind to recognize the claims of Major
Frank Mclaughlin by appointing Step
pacher to the Office of Registrar.
There is no doubt that Mclaughlin de-
sired his friend Steppacher to succeed,
but the fact is well known to the small
eoterie of politicians in the confidence of
the Governor that the appointment which
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-16
Jewish Confirmation Rites.

STOCKTON, May 15.-The Jewish peo-
pie of this city celebrated the Feast of
the Weeks this morning at the synagogue
with an elaborate programme. The fea-
ture of the event was the confirmation of
fifteen children. all belonging to promi-
nent Hebrew families.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-16

.ONDON, May 15.-Queen Victoria
arrived in London to-day from
Windsor, accompanied by the
Duke and Duchess of York and
9 her suite, and drove to Kensing-
ton palace. the party occupying num-
Der of open four-hor landaus, with
positions in blue and white and red
coated outrilers and escorted by a de-
tachment of the Horse Guards. Thou
sands of enthusiastic people gathered
on the route to the palace, where her
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-16

the house it's heterogeneous appearance.
George ] added the ,cupola room and
the famous great staircase. George II
built the west wing as a nursery and died
there in 1850. The Duke of Sussex, the
son of George III, lived and died at the
palace, where he collected his splendid IL
brary.
Many notable deaths occurred there,
but never a birth until that of Victoria.
In the northwest corner of the structure
there is a room with three windows over
looking the gardens toward the. Round
Pond, in which is brass plate bearing
the legend SIN -tns room Queen Victoria
was born, May oath, 1S19.'
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don Bennett.
n T the Front With Lawton's
II Column, San Miguel, Sunday
Y (via Manila, May 15).-The
insurgent General Gregorio del Pillar
believes that he has been deserted by
the Filipino Government, and desires
to surrender, if he can secure what
he regards as honorable terms from
the Americans.
n 1t is now said that Aguin- q
7 aldo has fed into the prov
! ince of Nueva Ecija. On April !
Z 30 he retreated by carriage
! from Balinag through San Isl I
dro, and nothing has been
\ heard from him in the two
- weeks since. p
The 5000 Spanish prisoners who
are reported to be held by the insur-
gents have been carried into north
ern province and scattered among the
small garrisops. They are beyond
American succor this season unless
the Filipino surrender takes place
within three weeks.
The insurgent hospital near San
Isidro is reported to be overwhelmed
with the wounded. General Pillars
main subsistence depot is five miles
in front of Lawton.
The indignation of the natives has
compelled the insurgent generals to
countermand their orders to burn
towns as they retreated.
The American policy of not de-
stroying property is creating re-
vulsion in our favor. Five American
prisoners were carried through this
town last week. Their names are un-
known.
Natives are returning through the
American lines to their own homes.
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Majesty visited the old apartments
which she occupied as young girl,
which have been. renovated prepara-
tory to opening the palace to. the pub
lie.
Kensington became a royal residence in
1880, when William III bought 1t from
Lord Nottingham. William spent 100000
= t;1e purchase of the place, but "he set
Sir Christopher Wren to add a storey to
it, so that while the house seemed some
what patched" Evelyn. considered it
very sweete villa" Queen Anne began
the long series of additions. which give
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-16
OBJECT TO
THE PRESENT
GOVERNMENT
Americans More Favored
Than Men Who Fought
for Freedom.
NATIVES VERY SORE
Refuse to Surrender Their Arms
and Threaten to Rebel Against
the United States.
NATIVES VERY SORE

Special Gable to The Call and the New York
Herald. Copyrighted. 1899, by James Cor
don Bennett
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ACUINALDO
FLEES FROM
AMERICANS
Retreats From Balinag and
Has Not Been Heard From
in Two Weeks.
Pillar DISHEARTENED
Deserted by the Filipino Govern
ment, the General Now Desires
Honorable" Surrender.
Pillar DISHEARTENED

special Cable to The Call and the New Yorl
Herald. Copyrighted, 1889, by James Cor
don Bennett.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-11
The Races Mt Morris Park.

New York, May 1O.-The results of the
races at Morris Park were as follows:
First Race-Six furlongs. Warrenton.
Is to l, won, with Blarneystone, 10 to I,
and to /, second, and LAlouette, 6 to l,
third. Time 1:l4s4.
Second Race-Half mile Dear Heart,
to /, won, with Maharajah to and
7 to g. second, and Decimal, 80 to l. third.
Time :4914.
Third Race-The Boquet stakes, five
furlongs Kitchener, to 2. won, with
Fluke, 40 to l and 10 to l, second, and
Prince of Melbourne, s to l, third. Time
1:01A.
Fourth Race-Seven furlongs. Sky
Scraper, to /, won, with Zaccharine, 8
to l and to l, second, and Rose O'Lee,
10 to l. third. Time 1;2S94.
Fifth Race-One mile. Tyrshena, to
5, won. with Bette Gray IL to l and 5
to l. second, and Miss Patron, 3 to l,
third. Time 1:11a.
Sixth Race-St. Nicholas hurdle race,
one and one-half miles. Challenger, to
10, won, with Moslem, to l and l to 2,
second, and Walter, 2 to 1, third. Time
2:49%.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-11
ReruIts at ChurchilI DOWNS.

Louisville. May 1O,-The results of the
races at Churchill Downs were as follows
First Race-Five furlongs. The Monk, Il
TO g. won, with Lun Ferguson, II to 10, sec
ond and Summer, to /, third. Time 1:05.
Second Race-One mile, purse Hard
Knot, 1 to 2, won, with MOnongah, to l,
second, and Musket 20 to l, third. Time
1a7.
Third Race-F'our and .. half furlongs.
Elizabeth Klein, 3 to l, won, with Pride
of the Barn, 8 to 1. secon nd, and Supreme,
TO 2, third. Time :5S11
Fourth Race-The Mldemoiselle stakes,
selling, sweepstakes, 81 $50, seven furlongs.
Souchon, to l, won, with Piccola, u to 1,
second, and Roseapple, to /, third. Time
1872.
Fifth Race-One mile, selling Duke of
Baden, to 5, won, with Bethany, to /,
second, and Harry Lee, u to 1, third.
Time AZ.
Sixth Race-Six furlongs, selling. Simon
d, 6 to 3, won, wi III Little Jack Horner, 6
to l, second, and Leo Lake, to /, third
Time ! is.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-11
JOCKEY TALLEY's HARD FALL.
Four Out of six FavOrites Won on
the Newport Track.

the Newport Track.
Cincinnati, May 10.-Jockey Talley on
Stanel got hard fan at the half-mile pole,
where the horse stumbled and fell. The
boy was thrown into bunch of horses and
trampled upon. No bones were broken, but
injuries about the face and body will keep
the boy in the hospital for several weeks.
-Four of the favorites won. The weather
was rainy, and the track slow. Summary:
First Race-Six and half furlongs, sell
ing. Can-I-See-' EN-. even, won, with Bru-
tare, 3 to /, second, and The Nauhiaka, o
to /, third. Time l %.
Second Race-Five furlongs, maiden 2
year-olds. Lady Curzon, s to 3, won, with
Linolo, 8 to !, second, and May 1 Go, to l,
third. Time 1904.
Third Race-Mile and an eighth, selling.
Kris Kringle, 3 TO ), won, with Dudley E,
3 TO /, second, and Jack Martin 10 to l,
third. Time 1:57i2.
Fourth Race-Four and a half furlongs
Princess Thyra, to 3, won, with Miss
Dede, to 10, second, and Beldown, u to
l, third Time 80.
Fifth Race-Seven and a half furlongs,
selling. Carl C, 8 to /, won, with Mona
dour, to 3 second, and DR.. Graves, to 2,
third. Time 1856
Sixth Race-Six and half furlongs, SELL
ing. Tilie w, 7 TO ), won, with Effie Aims
lee, 20 to l. second, and Julia Hazel, TO l,
third. Time 1:23
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-11
COTTON REPORT FOR MAY.
Simply a General Indication as to
the Coming Crop.

the Coming Crop.
Washington, May 1O.-The cotton crop
report for May. issued to-day by the de-
partment of agriculture, is as follows:
The cotton report for the month of May
indicates merely the belief of correspond
ents on May l as to the Intentions of
planters regarding the acreage to be
planted and the estimates being liable
10 modification during May, they should
be regarded merely as a general indica-
ton of the strength of the tendency to-
ward an enlargement or reduction of acre
age.
In every cotton growing state the in
dications on the first instant pointed to
a reduced acreage with a corresponding
decrease in the sale of fertilizers and
an increased acreage IN the various food
crops.
The probable reduction by states is as
follows: In Mississippi and the Indian
Territory, per cent; in Alabama, S;
Texas, 8; Arkansas, 10; South Carolina,
IL; Louisiana, 12; Georgia, 10; North Caro-
lima and Tennessee, a. and Oklahoma, IS
per cent.
No estimate of the total reduction will
be published until next month, when the
final reports on planting will be compared
with the revised acreage figures for last
year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-11
TOURNAMENT OF FIREMEN.
Festivities Closed with Exciting
Volunteer Cnntents

Rome, Ga. May 1o.-The North Geor-
gia, Tennessee and Alabama Volunteer
Firemen's Association closed its two-days'
tournament with a grand banquet tonight.
at which nearly 800 men were present. 1t
is conceded by everybody that the crowds
have been the largest ever seen in Rome.
The floral parade is said by good judges
TO have been the finest ever seen in Geor-
gia. II excelled by far those in Atlanta
and Macon, and while not as large as that
of Chattanooga last week, eXcelied it in
exquisite decorations To-day was de-
voted to many exciting contests in work
ing the hand reels. Cedartown won the
first prize. and Dalton second.
The hose wagon contests, with fast run
nlng and bands playing, and vast throng
OF people yelling and cheering resembled
an up-to-date Roman chariot race. The
Admission and Gadsden companies made
fast runs with double teams, but the best
lime of 4S12 seconds is held by the Fifth
Ward Fire Company.
The Mountain City Fire Company of
Rome got the prize for the best time for
the double team. Gadsden would have
won but failed to make connections and
get water. Rome has made a grand sue
cess of herlfew days for the firemen. To-
night the following officers of the asso-
citation were elected:
President, J. T. Norris of Gainesville;
vice president, A. b. Johnston of Annis-
ton; secretary and treasurer, Nj, b. Ham
iiton of Dalton.
Gadsden was chosen as the next place
of meeting. over 10000 visitors were en-
terlained in Rome, including well known
and prominent citizens from the three
states.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-11
Court at Tallahassee.

Tallahassee, Fla, May 10-The United
States Court has opened here yesterday by
Judge Charles Swayne, with a full COM
plement of attorneys marshals and clerks.
The grand jury was called, sworn and or
ganized, the petit jury was impaneled, the
docket sounded, and the business for the
term was taken UP. This court has brought
a great crowd to the capital, and much an
terest Is taken in matters to come before
II.
The New England Newspaper League,
on a tour of the South, passed here on the
afternoon train, bound for Jacksonville.
Col. Fred l.. Robertson has gone to the
Charleston U. C. Y. reunion. He is as
sistant adjutant general on the staff of the
commander of the Florida division.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-11
LOCAL Personal.

Mr.. C. w. Black of Atlanta is in the
city, stopping at the De Soto.
MIR. Lee b. Jones of Cordele was among
the guests of the Pulaski on yesterday.
MIR. M. w. Howard of cambridge spent
yesterday in the city and was a guest of
the Pulaski.
MIR. E P. Thomas of Atlanta was among
the visitors who spent yesterday In the
city guest of the De Soto.
Mr.. r. A. Rowlinsld left yesterday with
the Sons of Veterans" for Charleston
and will remain there during the reunion,
Mr.. ]. w. Moore of Hapeville, who has
been spending some days in Savannah,
where he has been stopping at the Pulaski,
left yesterday for his home.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-11
CONDITION OF WINTER WHEAT.
Returns to May 1 Show 25,9OO, 900
Acres Under Cultivation.

Washington, May 1O-The crop report
for May, issued at 4 o'clock this after
noon by the department of agriculture, is
as follows:
The May returns to the statisticIan of
the department of agriculture shows the
acreage in winter wheat in cultivation
on May 1 to have been about 25,9OO,OOO
than the area estimated to have been
sown last fall, but it still slightly exceeds
the area of winter wheat harvested last
year
The reduction in acreage in the princi-
pal states as compared with the area
seeded last fall is as follows:
Kansas S6S 600; Illinois, 7O1, eco; Indiana,
1874 900; Missouri, 345 900; Texas 227, 900;
Ohio, 149, 900; Nebraska 14400O Michigan
12S.0O0; Wisconsin, 10000; Tennessee, 1885,
600.
For the area remaining under cultiva-
ton the average condition is 1872 as COM
pared with S6.5 on May l, 1898, and S5.9
the mean of the averages of the last ten
years.
The condition in the principal states af-
ter reducing the acreage as Indicated is as
follows:
rs; Texas, 81; Tennessee Is; Kentucky, &c;
Ohio, 80; Michigan, 60; Indiana, 6S; Hi
nois, "a; Missouri, IS; Kansas, "a; Califor-
MIA, SO; Oklahoma, 49,
The average condition of winter rye 10
S6.6 as compared with 9.5 on May l. 1898,
and 9O.S, the means of the May av-
erages for the last ten year. About one
half of the entire winter rye crop is grown
in New York and Pennsylvania, where
the averages are SO and 81, respectively.
Spring blowing is unusually late in al
most every part of the country. The work
already done is estimated at 57.2 per cent
of the total contemplated. The proper
ton usually done by May 1 is about rs per
cent. of the whole.
The average condition of meadows is
$40 against 92.9 on May l of last year. and
1874 on the corresponding date in 1897.
The average condition of spring pastures
is S3.5 against 91.2 May /, 1898 and 1914
on the corresponding date in 1897.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-11
RAILROAD STOCK SUBSCRIBED.
Triton Has Some Fine wheat-PIant
Systems New Depot.

Triton Has Some Fine Wheat-PIant
Systems New Depot.
Triton, Ca, May 1O.-At a meeting held
in Nashville last Friday the necessary
stock, 5000, asked by Mr.. C. E. Martin
dale, for the completion of the projected
railroad from Sparks to Nashville, was
subscribed, with several hundred dollars
over, and surveying on the new line began
this morning. It will be pushed through
at once.
Samples of wheat sown in November
last are on exhibition in Triton. measure
ing feet and A feet 9 inches in length,
with long, heavy heads. MIR. S. G.
Hack has some oats on exhibition from a
small field. measuring 5 feet inches in
length.
The Triton, Townsville and Gulf has
began surveying their right of way and
terminals in Triton. When they went to
Mr.. II. II. Tiff few days since and told
him what they wanted, and asked what
he would charge them for the land he tod
them to go ahead and survey off what they,
wanted, and TO take what they would
need
The people of Triton are making an
earnest fight for a reduction in freight
rates, believing the present tariff excess
sive and discriminating.
Our people heartily appreciated the sub
stantial improvements being put in here
by the Plant System. Several thousand
dollars has been expended by this great
corporation here in grading and surfacing
its tracks preparatory TO the erection of
a union passenger and new freight depots.
Tlfton's Sunday schools will picinc at
Beechhaven, near Macon, Thursday, May
II.
The Valdosta Bottling Works have es-
tabiished a branch house in Triton, with
Messrs. Holmes & Barber in charge.
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CHARGED WITH A SHORTAGE.
x-Sheriff Terrell Cited to Appear
and Make Explanation.

Ex-Sherif Terrell Cited to Appear
and Make Explanation.
Columbus, Ga. May 1O.-According to
tports from Scale, Ala, ex-Sheriff Ben
Terrell of Russell county is in serious
touble.
State examiner. Judge Purifoy, charges
bat Mr.. Terrell is $6,O65.4O short in his ac-
bunts, and Mr.. Terrell is firm in his
land that his accounts are correct. Mr..
erren has forty-five bondsmen who are
aicking to him.
He has not been arrested, but has been
lied to appear before a commission in
montgomery on Friday of this week, COM
|osed of the Governor, the auditor and
be attorney general in order to explain
Iatters. His bondsmen have also been
mmoned to be present at the examina-
ion.
Mr. Terrell will be represented by At
Orneys DeGraffinreid and Boynton of
eale while the prosecution will be look
a after by Judge Purifoy. The examina-
ion may put a different phase on the
latter and Mr.. Ferrelrs friends believe
e will clearly prove his innocence.
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TaIIahassee News Notes.

tallahassee, Fla, May 1O.-Jacksonville
e i1s a ne" corporation, Weston & Co., with
H1O,v9 capital, 10 do a wholesale business
III lumber and wood products.
"a ,enant Commander j. w. Fitzger-
a. Gu, Leuts- J. X. Murrin and Alexander
D ~ sey Of Port Tampa; Lieut.. F. NJ.
~" OF Pensacola, and Lieut. Cromwell
t lions OF Jacksonville, commander of
a. Hl.td States steamship Wash, all Of
- OI The Florida Naval Militia, are
80 confer with Adjt. Gen. Houston
to ~ 20 what legislation is necessary
lila. anu equip S"iu iii'