Newspaper Page Text
4 CAMARA'S FLEET ■ TWO Or HUB TRANSPORT SHIPS . _TER THE CANAL Syf. " ' . -rattier Vessel of Any Importance as a lighting Machine—Other / Ship* Walt • WASHINGTON, July 2.—The foi st lowing bulletin was posted at the • stats department In regard to Ad • mlral Camara's fleet this afternoon: • "The Spanish ships Colon and Coro • donga entered Sues canal yesterday, t Tbe rest, with the exception of one, • repairing, left the harbor coaling • from their transports. (Signed) • "WATTS." s Watts, ths sender of this telegram, • Is th* deputy consul at Cairo, who has • been at Port Said for several days • observing the operations of the Span s' lsh fleet. • The two ships reported as having > entered the canal are not of much I consequence as flghtfng machines and ft ar* not calculated to cause any spe- I clal trouble to Admiral Dewey or to • make any material change ln the ex- i > lstlng condition of affairs at Manila. < » The Colon is a troopship. The Coro- i i donga Is a collier and also has troops i I on board. I i LONDON, July 2.—Lloyd's agent at i i Port Said, telegraphing at 4:20 p. m. I > today, Bays the Spanish fleet ls an- i ' chored outside, Egyptian waters and < i Is engaged ln coaling. < • SUEZ, July 2.—The Spanish colliers < ■ which entered the canal yesterday ) ■ arrived here at 2p. m. today. The yes- I sels referred to are the Colon and < Corodonga, whose entry Into the Suez I canal was cabled to the Associated < Press from Port Said last evening. « STRICT QUARANTINE Hewspaper Boats Will Not Be Allowed to Enter Kingston PORT ANTONIO, Jamaica. July 2, via Kingston, July 2.—Action has been taken by the Jamaica authorities which will Inter fere seriously with the work of the Ameri can newspaper dispatch boats running be tween the coast of Cuba and Port Antonio, the nearest point from which news ln regard to the events transpiring at the seat of war can be cabled to the United States. The Quarantine Board of Kingston has Is sued an order that these boats can not be entered at or cleared from Port Antonio without permission of the board, but must go into quarantine there unttl after Investi gation. This will detain the boats here sev eral hours and ln some cases a day or two, and possibly longer. It Is hoped, however, that the quarantine officials may be in duced to show clemency in this matter, de spite the strict rules applied this season to ordinary vessels arriving from Cuban ports, because the dispatch boats do not enter Cu ban ports, as there are none of these they can enter now, and when they are not at Port Antonio they are on the high seas, slm ply engaged in carrying dispatches which are transferred to them by small boats, a mile or more off the Cuban coast, and they have no direct communication with the shore. They have been running to Port An tonlo for six weeks past, as the only means of direct communication with Southeastern Cuba is by a line recently established by the Americans at Guantanamo and Juragua. Which runs to the United States by way of Hayti; but this line is occupied almost ex clusively ln the carrying of dispatches te tween the army and navy representatives and Washington, and only the most meagre press telegrams can be sent over It. If the Jamaica authorities enforce the quarantine regulations strictly against newspaper boats, which is maintained at great expense, Jamaica will have to be abandoned as a point of filing dispatches and the public of the United States and other countries will receive a greatly de layed service of news regarding the pro gress of the war. HAVE CHANGED THEIR TUNE Ministers in Madrid No Longer Prate of Victories MADRID, July 2, 2 p. m.-An official dis patch from Santiago dated July 2, and just made public here says: "Yesterday the enemy advanced within a league of here. At this moment the can nonade is commencing against Caney. wbere there are several companies ur.dei General Varode de Ruey. Simultaneously the American squadron appeared, flying fighting flags, and no doubt for the protec tion of the troops. "Captain-General Blanco telegraphs that nothing is known of General Escaro's column which started from Manzanlllo to reinforce Santiago de Cuba." Later ln the day a dispatch was received direct from General Linares, saying noth ing was known of the whereabouts of Gen eral Escaro and his troops. The following dispatch has been received from Man sanlllo: "Three American ships appeared yester day before Manzanlllo. The garrison and the gunboats are preparing to resist. Dur ing the fighting yesterday we had two men killed and one man seriousiy and two slightly wounded in the town. "The three American ships have bom barded the coast near Tunays and Taya baco, probably for the purpose of landing arms." At the banquet In Madrid last night, Senor Robledo made a violent attack on the government in a speech, accusing the min istry of Inactivity and being without an original Idea and leaving everything to the admirals and generals. Continuing, Senor Robledo Insisted that when the moment arrives Spain ought to treat directly with the United States for peace. He concluded with pointing out that the existing institutions would be en dangered, adding: "But, nevertheless, we must do our duty as Spaniards and de fend our country." British Steamboat Wrecked VICTORIA, B. C. July 2.—The sternwheel river steamer Marquis of Dufferin, which left here Thursday morning for St. Michael in tow of the steamer Progreso, has been wrecked at the entrance to the Straits of Fuca. Immediately after the Progreso and her tow reached the open sea the trouble fommenced. The river boat tugged on the tow ropes, being tossed around until all her timbers were strained and her back was broken. Then the tow line was cut and her crew boarded the Progreso. all being saved. The wreck is reported to be standing ■early upright, bow down. The vessel he longed to the British-American Corporation and cost about $30,000. She Never Said It PARIS, July a.—The Matin says the Queen Regent of Spain desires the Inter vention ot Europe and would willingly sac rifles the throne for the peace which Is Im perative In the Interests and for the honor of Spain. RECORDS SMASHED A DAT FOB BICYCLISTS AS WELL AS HORSES McDnffle's Wonderful Performance. The Horse Maojr Seats Time. Baseball Scores BOSTON, July AM world's records from one to fifteen ml lee, Inclusive, took a sudden drop at Chart** River park this afternoon, when Eddie McDuffle of Boston defeated Jimmy Michael, the king cyclist, who has long held the title of champion of the world. It ls possible that ths race might have had a Different ending but for am accident whloh befell Michael early in th* nice, while in ttie lead. His handle bars be came loose and he was forced Ho leave the track for another machine, which proved to be ln Utttoe better condition, tihen the first. McDuffle had gained a full lap dur ing th* transfer, and, as Michael could do nothing with hi* new machine, he left the track, coming on again after the ma chine had been repaired, but not In any sense a competitor. He rode ln all six and I two-third* miles. McDuffle continued to reel off the miles during all iMs time, cut ting record after record, until st the end of the fifteenth mile and the race he was 30 3-6 seconds better than the world's rec ord held by himself. The men took their positions and at the word were off like a flash. Michael caught hlis team first nnd opened up a gap of 40 yards before McDuffle was well started. The pace was terrific and a.t the end of the first mile the watches recorded 1:46 2-5, against 1:48 3-5, the former world's record made by Elkes ln his race with Martin ono week ago. The two miles were ridden in 3:24 2-5, a gain of 4 3-5 on the previous two mile record. Michael had added two more records to his credit when his machine went down and fie was out of the race. McDuffle here took the lead and the kill ing pace did not abate. He continually urged his pacemakers on, and every mile clipped a second or two from the previous record. The bell announced Ihe last mile of the race, and his pacemakers exerted themselves to the utmost as they swung into the stret'cih on the last lap. McDufn> pulled out for a spurt and headed the team aoross the tape ln 26:30 3-5. On Various Tracks CHICAGO, July 2.—Two track records were equaled and one was broken at Wash ington park this afternoon. Macy and Morte Fonse were the only winning favor ites, and Macy ran one mile and 20 yards as fast as Maid Marian, who held the world's record for the distance. The sur prise of ihe clay came when Fervor, with "Skeets" Martin up, ran the fastest mile and an eighth ever run in this part of the country'- The fractional time for the race was 1:01, 1:13, 1:38 and 1:51%, which makes the whole route one of exceptional speed. Fervor is a 4-year-old colt by Fonso-Bettle Blaise, and as a 2-year-old was cast otT from Pat Dunne's stable. It was decided by the Washington Park club that the English system of hand booking, as inau gurated today, would be strictly adhere-l to in the future, and no further trouble Is anticipated from the Civic federation. Track fast. Results: Mile and 20 yards—Macy won. Hurly Bur ly second, The Roman third. Time, 1:40. Five furlongs— Oroimastus won, Ken tucky Colonel second, Toluca third. Time. 1:00%. One and an eighth miles—Fervor won. Whaiterlou second. Imp third. Time, 1:54%. One and a sixteenth miles—Morte Fonse won. Lew Hopper second, Croesus third. Time, 1:47%. Six furlongs—Hindoonet won, Algol sec ond, Meddler third. Time, 1:13%. One and a sixteenth miles —Hugh Penny won, Bellicoso second, Nathanson third. Time, 1:46%. NEW YORK, July 2.—The Long Island handicap was the chief event at Sheeps head Bay today and Ornament was made Fhe favorite. Ogden went to the front and was never headed. Results: Six furlongs—Lambent won, Nosey sec ond, Autumn third. Time, 1:15 2-5. Five furlongs. Vernal—Whiplash won Caoutchous second. High Degree third. Time, 1:01 4-5. One and three-quarters miles—Dutch Skater won, Latson second. Defender third. Time, 3:02. Five furlongs—Effervescent won, The Gardentr second, Duke of Baden third. Time, 1:02. One and an eighth miles, Long Island handicap—Ogden won, Tragedian second. Ornament third. Time, 1:54 4-5. Two miles, hurdles—Tyrant won, Brow.i Red second, Sir Lawrence third. Time. 3:47. CINCINNATI, Ohio, July I.—Weather pleasant; track fast. Results: Seven furlongs, selling—Lena Myers won, Annie Taylor second, Terramte third. Time, 1:28%. Five furlongs—Judge Tarvin won, Ro manoff second, Friesland third. Time. 1:02%. One mile, selling—The Planiet won. Jean not second, Hungry Hill third. Time, 1:42. Six furlongs, Milldale stakes, value $990- Allevlate won. McAllister second, Lillian Bell third. Time, 1:13%. Five furlongs, selling—Piecola won, Ter rene second. Duplicate third. Time, 1:02. Seven furlongs, selling—Margaret Jane won, Lyllls second, Motilla third. Time. 1:28%. BUTTE, Mont., July 2.—The races today opened with a good attendance. Torsido won the Montana derby handily. Track slow. Results: Three furlongs: Lou Watklns won, Dutch second, Enzy third. Time, 0:36%. Four and a half furlongs: Rey Hooker won, Ocorona second, Ballfstra third. Time, 0:59. One mile: Pat Morrlssey won, Lady Hurst second, Hootseout third. Time, 1:17. Montana derby, mile and a quarter, value $2500: Torsido won, Los Prietos second, Tammany Hall II third. Time, 2:16. Five furlongs: Miss Rowena won, Valen cienne second, Tea Roße 111 third. Time, 1:03%. Six furlongs: Polish won, Dolore second. Distinction third. Time, 1:18%. ST. LOUIS. July 2.—Track fast. Results: One mile—Serf won, Percita second. Hai ry Floyd third. Time, 1:43. One mile, selling, 3-year-olds—Pinochle won, Laura May second, R. B. Sack third Time, 1:43%. One mile, selling—Reuben Rowett won, Mltchell.second, Oregon Pilot third. Time, 1:42. Six furlongs, selling, 2-yeaT-oId», the Missouri stakes, value $1600—Espionage won, Dandy H. second, Iris third. Time, 1:14%. Mile and 70 yards—Coi. Oay won, Made line (barred ln betting) second, Laureate third, Can Gallop fourth. Time, 1:46. One mile, selling—Montedonlco won, LO6 ANGELES HERALD t SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 3, JWB Beaumonde second, Rebel Jack third. Time, 1:43%. The Engish Turf LONDON, July 2.—At the first day's rac ing of the Hurst Park club summer meet ing today Mr. Falrie's 4-year-old colt Eager won the Duchess of York stakes of 1500 sov ereigns. Lord Zetland's Pinfold was second und the Lorlllard-Beresford stables Sandla third. The all-ages maiden plate of 1.3 sovereigns was won by the Lorlllard-Beresiord stables' 2-year-old colt Doric 11. This event is for all ages that have never won up to the time of entry. Five horses ran, distance five fur longs. SERVING THE GUNS First Artillery Fight Proves to Be a Hot One NEW YORK, July 2.—A special dispatch to the Evening World dated El Paso, Cuba, near Santiago, noon, by way of Playa del Este, July 1, says. The flrst artillery fight of the campaign has Just been ended by the silencing of a Spanish battery. The wounded are still being picked up as this dispatch is hurried away. Gen. awton's division bivouacked near El Cane; last night without fires. At 7 o'clock this morning there was a sullen "boom." It was the first shot from ("apron's bat tery, fired to avenge the killing of his son. Promptly the Spanish began to answer the challenge from their forts and trenches. At 7:15 Grimes' battery opened on the Span ish troops to the right of the San Juan blockhouse. The common powder used by our troops smoked and was a fine target for the Span ish field battery, which was served by Ad miral Cervera's marines, judging by the ac curacy of the aim. While our smoke gave the enemy our range, Grimes could not locate the enemy's guns, which used smokeless powder, except approximately. But satisfied as to the Span ish position, our men worked like mad. The .Spanish fire gradually slackened and ln less than an hour it ceased altogether. Battery A of the Second Artillery, de serves great credit for the victory, for it was a case of blindness against sight. The battery's losses, the officers state, was as follows: Killed: UNDERWOOD, private. Wounded—Heary, George C, First Ser geant: Veite, Sergeant; Cornforrt, Sergeant; Keene. Corporal. The battery was supported by the rough riders, about 100 Cubans with a Hotchklss gun, a detachment of the Tenth Cavalry, and a squad from Company C of the Second Cavalry. Most of the Spanish shells flew low over the crest of the hattery's position and exploded. Through them the rough riders had about ten wounded, among them being the chaplain, whose left elbow was smashed. The Cuban leader Gonzales reports that the Cubans lost twenty killed and wounded. The details of General Lnwton's losses have not arrived. Heavy volley firing has been heard for three hours. It seems to indicate a strong American advance. There Is no artillery firing from El Caney and only scattering shots came from San Juan which has a slope of fifteen feet ln the hundred. Both divisions are really In battle. The day is clear and a moderate breeze ls blowing, but there is a strong heat. The troops are tn good condition. Captain Grimes and Corporal McLean were overcome by the heat, but are recov ering. The batteries shot 100 rounds, two-tbird shells and the balance shrapnel. THE BALLOON CORPS Doing Splendid Work With the Big Airship NEW YORK, July I.—A dispatch to the Press from Siboney, Cuba, June 30, vl* Playa Del Este, says: For the flrst time ln the history of the United States a war balloon was sent up this afternoon, making observations of in calculable benefit to General Shatter's forces ln the field occupied by the enemy and over the doomed city of Santiago. It was manned by two members of the Signal Corps. Of all the reconnoissances made in side the Spanish lines by spies from our army no information brought back by them has been so valuable as that obtained by the observers^ In the balloon. The balloon was sent up from an open, elevated space not far from General Shat ter's headquarters, near Siboney. While It soared ln the air, seeming to almost touch the cloudless sky, fully 1800 feet above ground. It was In plain view of tho American army and the men on the war ships lying off the coast. The men ln the balloon were toon aware A DEWEY MORNING IN THE EAST that they had been sighted by the Span lards, for messengers ran about and shots, evidently from machine guns, were aimed at them. The swaying motion of the huge gas bag and the effect of the gravity, how ever, prevented any of the projectiles from hitting It and the Spaniards soon gave up, evidently not wishing to waste ammuni tion. Everything that could be desired was to be seen by the men ln the balloon. In the harbor of Santiago Cervera's ships swung placidly at anchor, and now and then launches could be seen passing back and forth among them. With their telescopes the Spanish warships, the camps, and the city were brought Into close range, but all the Information gained Is ln the possession of General Shafter and some of the mem bers of his staff. Sketches and maps were drawn showing the enemy's location. MADE A GOOD HAUL Texas Train Bobbers Get Safely Away With a Large Sum ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 2.—A special from Dallas, Tex., to the Post-Dispatch says: General Manager Thorn of the Texas and Pacific Railroad today made the first state ment about the train robbery on his road near Stanton last night: "Six robbers, ail masked except the leader, flagged our No. 3 westbound express at 10 o'clock last night ten miles west of Stan ton, on the Staked Plains between the Colo rado and Pecos Rivers, one of the most desolate spots on the line. "The robbers covered the engineer and lireman with Winchesters, cut the express ear loose, forced the trainmen to move it on to a sidetrack, and then blew It up with dynamite. Nobody was hurt but the car was wrecked. The robbers then blew up the through express safe, wrecking It ana badly damaging Its contents. What money was ln the safe they took. Mounting their horses they rode away to the southwest. "I have no way of knowing what the express company's loss ls. The amount may have been large and it may have been small. The Pacific Express officials alone know the amount of the loss. This, how ever, is not the season of the year when railways make their heaviest money ship ments. We did not know of the robbery in our general offices here until after office hours, and we are Informed that three pursuing parties are after them. Two start ed from Midland and Stanton and a larger posse started eastward from here on a spe cial train under the direction of Sheriff Lovell of Reeves county. The Texas and Pacific Railway Company has offered a re ward for the capture of each robber, and th' State of Texas will duplicate It." Officials of the Pacific Express Company decline to make public how much money the robbers secured, but they took all in the safe. Rumor places the amount all the way from ten to fifty thousand dollars. GRIDLEY'S GRIT The Battle of Manila Killed Him But He Had No Regrets ERIK, Fa., July 2.—The first authentic details surrounding the last moments on earth of Captain Charles W. Grldley, have been received here ln a letter from Pay master Salt, who had been assigned to care for the invalid and bring him home. The lelter states that Captain Grldley had been ill for several weeks before the fight and arose from a sick bed to assume his duties on that glorious day. He remained on duty continuously, suffering 'from a rupture, which was so aggravated that frequent hemorrhages occurred. After the battle he was ordered home. The band of the Olympla played Au!d Lang Syne as the commander left his ship never again to return. On the Coptic, en route to Yokohama, the ship's surgeons Informed him that the hemorrhages would result ln death. The Captain, with unshaken fortitude, replied: "The battle of Manila killed me, but. 1 would do It again if necessary." Twenty-four hours before death ensued he lapsed into unconsciousness, after send ing loving messages to his wife and child ren. The funeral services were held ln an Eng lish church, the American Consul making an address. The Spaniards of the Coptic attended the ceremonies In full uniform, and the Japanese Commander sent one hundred marines as a guard of honor. Eight blue jackets from the United States hospital carried the coffin from the boat to the hearse, the casket being draped ln American flags. The pall-bearers were Paymaster McDonald, Dr. Anderson, U. S. N., the American Minister, the United States Consul, two English naval officers, and Paymaster Gait. Reduce Their Capital NEW YORK, July 2.—The director* of the General Electric Company have voted to recommend to the Itockholders a reduction In the share capital of the company, both common and preferred, of 40 per cent. On the basis of the new capitalization $1,250,000 will be required annually to pay 7 per cent on the preferred stock and 6 per cent on the common stock. BANKS PROSPEROUS Statement of the Conditions of the Na tional Banks July First WASHINGTON, July 2.—Mr. Dawes, the Comptroller of the Currency, has made the following statement regarding the genera', condition ot National banks at the close of the fiscal years: The past year has been one of growth and expansion in the business of the National banks of the country, as reports of their present condition, compared with the former reports clearly Indicates. The individual de posits of the banks, which on July 23,1897. were $1 ,770,480,536, reached on May 5,1898, the sum of $1,999,308,438, and the five statements called for during the past year show that the rate of gain was quite uniform. The declaration of war did not stop this gain, the increase between February 18 and May 5 of this year being $16,647,605, and the Indi vidual deposits of the National banks of the United States now stand at the highest point in the history of the system. HEAVY LOSSES General Shafter Admits He Under Es timated the Casualties WASHINGTON, July 2.—Owing to the many conflicting reports of the losses of the American troops in yesterday's engage ment, It has been thought best by the War Department officials to make public the text of General Shatter's last report, re ceived this morning at four o'clock. It ls us follows: "Siboney, July I.—Adjutant-General, Washington: I fear I have underestimated today's casualties. A large and thoroughly equipped hospital ship should be sent here at once to care for the wounded. The Chief Surgeon says he has use for forty more medical officers. The ship must bring a launch and boats for conveying the wounded. SHAFTER, Major-General Commanding." Massed About Manila NEW YORK, July 2.—A dispatch to the Tribune from Hong Kong says: Conditions at Manila, according to latest advices, remain substantially unchanged. The Insurgents have Invested the city com pletely on the land side and Admiral Dewey securely holds the bay. Between the two forces a satisfactory understanding seems to exist so that there wilt be no attempt at occupying the city by the insurgents until Admiral Dewey gives the word, and that will not be until the first detachment of Gen. Merritt's army Is landed and can march Into the city to take control of It and safeguard life and prop erty. The foreign residents are somewhat panic striken at the close approach ot the Insur gents, but there ls no reason to apprehend any emergency that will call for or Justify the landing of marines from the foreign warships for the protection of the city. The American ships and men are ln good condition and are in readiness for an Imme diate movement upon the city as soon as the troops arrive. That may be any day. In tact, the ships are now overdue, reckoning upon the basis of the speed made by them rom Ban Francisco to Honolulu. No uneasi ness is felt for their safety, however. There are no Spanish ships ln the Pacific that could molest them. The theory is widely held here that they have stopped for a few days on their tray to take possession of the Caroline or the Marianne Islands. In that case Admiral Dewey will feel amply repaid for the extra days of waiting he has to endure, and their belated arrival will be all the more wel come. The Wounded Sing SIBONEY, the Province of Santiago do Cuba, July 1, 8 p. m., via Playa Del Este (delayed in transmission).—At this hour the fighting still continues. The entire re serves of the American army have been ordered to the front at once, apparently with the Intention of forcing our way to Santiago de Cuba. The troops have ad vanced nearly to the city, but the fortifica tions are very strong. Our losses are heavy. An officer from the field estimates our killed and wounded at over 1000 men. Shells, supposedly from the Spanish fleet, did heavy execution among our troops. During a lull ln the fighting an Impres sive Incident occurred. The Twenty-first Infantry was out ln front and suffering loss from the Spanish fire, but the men sung "The Star Spangled Banner," even the wounded Joining In the singing. Balloon ascension and fireworks at the T. If. I. picnic at Sycamore Grove tomorrow. TROUBLES OF HIS OWN BILLY, HAD WAR LORD GER MANY, II BOTHERED Recent Elections Hot at All to His Lik ing;— Recall of ths /•suits De manded—Newspaper Talk BERLIN, July I.—The publlo con tinues to be absorbed In the ejections re cently held In Phis country and their re sults. The increased strength of the Centrists ls now 104, and tihe weakening ot the gov ernment side In tire relchstag Induced the Centrists to formulate a list of demands for the coming session,, Including the re tail of the Jesuits, the abolition of the leeit remnants of Culturkasnpf, the rein statement ln the constitution of the airtl cfcta granting absolute political equality to the Catholic church, and the restitution of the Catholic department In the min istry of publlo worship. The representative of the Associated Press learns, however, from good author ity, that, although ho cannot pass new measures without the co-operation of the Centrists, Emperor William will not sanc tion the recall of the Jesuits, whloh the Centrists regard as ths most Important of their demands. Emperor William recent ly declared that so long as he was king of Prussia tho bundesrath should not have a Prussian vote ln favor of th* recall of the Jesuits nor of the other demands enumer ated. It la probable, therefore, that there will be trouble between the Centrists and the government during the next session, espe cially as a number of those elected on the re-ballots who were aided by Centrists' votes are pledged to support the Centrists themselves, giving the Center at least 19 votes. The press of the country Is now comment ing upon the Spanish-American war in a more unbiased manner and with less ven om toward the Americans, although the military editors continue to regard the sit uation as very unfavorable for the Amer icans as well as for the Spaniards. Wllh regard to Cuba, It ls thought that the American forces, apart from yellow Jack and the Influences of the climate, are entirely inadequate. All the American op erations since the United States forces have landed, It Is assorted, have been ill advised and showed lack of foresight. The fact that the army of occupation ls so In sufficiently equipped with everything needful shows, the papers declare, poor generalship. Some comment has been aroused by Mr. | Tillman's speeech ln the United States senate regarding the Philippine*. The National Zeltung reiterates the statement that Germany has not yet shown a destlre to Interfere, except to protect German subjeots, should th* ne cessity arise, which Is by no means un likely, as neither Spain nor the United States seems to be able to cop* with Hhe natives. The paper adds: " If th* United States should conquer and retain the Philippines, or If Spain relinquishes them to the United States, then they would become hers by right of war, and it ls Improbable that any power would go to war with the United States In order to dispute her possession. Should Spain, however, lose the Philip pines without the United States' conquer ing them, then all the countries interested In the far east would be concerned in their fate." Prince Bismarck ls regaining his health. Ho ls able to walk again and ls as active and keen wltted as ever. Since March the orchards throughout Germany have been thoroughly searched for the Sn.n Jose scale. The Prussian min ister of agriculture, Baron yon Hammer- steln-Lexton, now reports that no sign of the San Jose scalehas been found, although another Insect greatly resembling It has been discovered ln great numbera THE STAMP TAX Bevenue Collector at San Francisco Rushed to Supply the Demand SAN FRANCISCO, July 12.—The clerks at the Internal revenue office were again kept busy this morning selling war stamps to the public. The sale of stamps was restricted today to proprietary stamps for fractions of a cent up to 4 cents and documentary 1 cent stamps, the latter being the makeshift postage stamps bearing the letters "I. R." Next week the documentary stamps of larger value are expected to arrive, and Collector Lynch Is preparing for the an ticipated rush of business. The collector received today fifty dies, which will be used for Imprinting duty stamps on bank checks and proprietary labels. In Pinar Del Rio NEW YORK, July t—According to ad vices received here by the Cuban Junta, General Diaz, in command of the Sixth Cuban army corps in Plnar del Rio, had re cently a battle with the Spanish troops In the western part of the province, in which he came off victorious, taking a great many prisoners. The Spanish loss was heavy, while the Cubans lost less than fifty men. After the battle half the company of sol diers from the Spanish garrison marched into the Cuban camp with their arms and ammunition and offered their forces, giving as reasons for their desertion 111 treatment on the part of the officers and Insufflcent food. General Diaz has with him about 6000 sol diers well armed and equipped and a large number of reconcentrados who are without arms. The food supply is very short, how ever, and It is with great difficulty that frequent foraging expeditions keep tbe camp partly supplied with food. There has been much suffering among the reconcen trados, but It has been greatly alleviated since they left the cities and joined the in surgent armies. Four Spanish spies were caught In the Cuban camp and after a speedy trial by court martial they were sentenced and promptly shot. Hastings Law School SAN FRANCISCO, July 2.—The board of regents of the Hastings law college an nounce that arrangements have been com pleted whereby Judge W. C. Slack, late dean of the college, ls to re-enter upon his former duties beginlng with the new term which opens In August. It ls also an nounced that an additional lecturer will be added to the college staff. Captured Two Prizes KEY WEST, Fla., July 2, 9 a.m.—The Spanish steamer Bonlto Estuger, of about 500 tpns, and a small sloop, the Emanuel and Raoul, captured by the Hornet on June 27 and 28 off Manzanlllo, were brought here this morning by a prize crew under Ensign Ellis. Y. M. I. picnic at Sycamore Grove on tbe { Fourth. PETTIGREW'S SPEECH HE CHARGES THE PRESIDE?** 1 WITH LOBBYING Continuation of the Debate oa Ha waiian Resolutions—No Pros pect of a Vots WASHINGTON. July 2.—Today's session of the senate was devoted chiefly to the Ha waiian debate. Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota occupying five houre. An effort was made to secure an agreement to adjourn until Wednesday, but Mr. Davis, ln chares of the resolutions, declined to listen to the proposition unless an agreement to vote next week upon the resolutions could be entered. This Mr. White, to whom Mr. Davis ae> dressed himself, said he considered impos sible. Fifteen minutes passed before a quorum arrived ln the senate. Bills were passed as follows: Amendatory to the law regarding fraudu lent affidavits ln pensions and bounty land cases; to pay the owners of the ship Achilles for expenses incurred ln rendering service ts the wrecked American ship Arabia. Mr. Pettigrew, South Dakota, then re sumed his speech upon the Hawaiian an nexation resolutions, the preceding part ot which was delivered ten days ago. Mr. Pettigrew, discussing the establish ment of the present Hawaiian, republic, saldl "The American flag went up ln Hawaii la dishonor; It came down In honor, and If It goes up again now, it will go up ln Infamy and this government will Join the robber nations of the world." Mr. Pettigrew made the statement that the president was lobbying through con gress the resolutions of annexation, and but for him it would not enlist any appreciable support. Mr. Pettigrew then yielded to Mr. Whits, and the latter yielding, a number ot pri vate bills were passed. Mr. Cockrell of Missouri, from th* com mittee on- military affairs, reported, and th* senate passed, the house bill fixing the par of volunteer service from the date of en rollment for service. The bill was amended so as to Include all officers. The senate passed the house bill to amend the statutes relating to the bond* of vice consuls and the quarterly return* of business by consular offices and the sen ate bill amending the laws relating to Amer ican seamen for their protection and to pro mote commerce. The chief features of th* latter are the elimination of all Imprison* iment provisions ln the coastwise trade, In ■ eluding Mexican and West Indian; the re duction of penalties In the foreign trad*, the Improvement of the provision soale* and the reduction of aloltmenta to on* month. At 5:28 the senate adjourned to Monday. Question of a Vote There ls a prevailing opinion In thesenats that a vote would be reached on the Ha waiian annexation resolution some time dur ing the coming week. The opponents of ths resolution say that a vote ls Impossible next week, and say that at the Inside limit ths debate will run a week from next Wsdnes* day. The contest seems to have settled ts this situation: If the friends of annexation are able to maintain a quorum until ths end of ths week, It Is probable that ths op ponents will consider further opposition of a filibustering nature useless, and somt arrangements for a vote will be reached. The Deficiency Bill WASHINGTON, July 2.—The conferee* on the general deficiency bill reached an agreement today on everything except th* Pacilic railroad amendment. Chairman Cannon had promised a vote ln the house on this matter before an agreement was made. The principal Items of Interest which remain ln the bill are: The Canadian com mission; relating to the compensation of gaugers of spirits; relating to th* govern ment of soldiers' homes; to pay forest In spectors $100,000; payment of boards of town site entries ln Oklahoma. All senate amendments for the war and navy are retained in the bill, also all cer tified claims. The senate amendment appropriating $145,000 for the purchase of land adjacent to and dredging the entrance of Pearl har bor was eliminated. The Impression is that the Pacific railroad amendment will OS agreed to ln the house, with the addition of the conference report, would pass ths house. Considered a Canard BERLIN, July 2.—On the best author ity the correspondent of the Associated Press ls Informed that Germany, France and Russia have reached an understand ing to Interfere ln the Philippines when hostilities cease, to prevent the United States or Great Britain gaining posses sion of the whole'lslands. I There is ono appalling death that still threatens inno cent men. It is a slow and lingering death from consumption. One-sixth of the hu man race die from this relentless enemy of humanity. Probably no subject connected with health is so important and so little understood as the conservation of vital force. The human organism is a wonderful machine, and is so constructed that if ex haustive draughts are made upon the vital forces during youth and middle life, the mechanism responds for the time, but at the expense of its future usefulness. The man who overworks or exhausts himself day after day is constantly overdrawing his store of vital force. Finally the mechan ism of supply breaks down and the man becomes a physical bankrupt. The me chanism of supply in a man is his stomach. There the food is transformed into vital force. If the stomach is weak and the di gestion impaired, the body ceases to re ceive and store up vital force. If the draught is continued, consumption or some other equally fatal disease is the result . Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery is a * great producer of vital force. It enables a man to daily store up energy to; do almost any amount of work or stand any amount of exposure. It does its work through the stomach. It makes the weak stomach strong. It facilitates and increases the flow of digestive juices. It promotes and perfects the assimilation of all the life giving elements of the food. It is the great blood-maker and flesh-builder. M Mr. F. M. Robinett, of Xenophon, Term., writes: " I can heartily recommend Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery for indigestion and torpid liver. 1 was very bad off and tried dif ferent doctor* with but little benefit. I decided, to give the ' Golden Medical Discovery' a trial and I soon began to improve. If It had not beea for Dr. Pierce 7 * Golden Medical Discovery I be lieve I would not be living to-day." *