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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
GEN. SHAFTER LEAVES.
VIII Co to Tampa before Returning
TO New Orleans.


Brig. Gen. Shafter left Washington for
the South over the Southern Railroad
last night. He was called to the city by
the War Department several days ago for
the purpose of entering into a confer
ence with the President, Secretary Al
ger and Gen. Miles, relative to the land
ing of the first provisional expedition of
United States regulars to invade Cuba.
Before leaving Gen. Shafter was seen
by reporter of The Times. He said thas
he would start for New Orleans. but it
was very likely that he would go to
Tampa first. This is understood to be
the center from which the invading army
will work and it is possible that he will
not go to New Orleans If at ALL until
after the troops under his command have
established several bases of supplies Oh
the island.
Gen. Shafter spent several hours in cons
sultation with Gen. Miles at the War De-
partment yesterday afternoon and final
plans We're considered by them along the
lines of the conference that they held
with the President and Attorney General
Griggs Thursday night. 1t was decided
to send an army of between six and ten
thousand men under Gen. Shafter. Orders
We're issued yesterday for the entire
eight batteries of artillery. the Ninth Cav
airy and the Twenty-fourth Infantry to
break camp at Chickamauga and to pro-
coed TO Tampa at once.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30

your State did not pay its share of that
$40, 600 600"
Tennessee did paS her share of 1t, " re-
iterated Mr.. McMillin.
Almost Immediately Mr.. Grosvenor clos
ed his speech, and the House underwent
the formality of adjourning at 1873 and
convened again at noon.
From noon until O'Clock, the hour
agreed upon for taking a final vote,
sections of the bill authorizing a 5000, 000.
600 bond issue were offered in great va
riety by the minority and promptly re-
jected by the majority vote.
Representative McMillin of Tennessee
offered a substitute section providing for
an income tax levy similar to the income
tax law of 1894, with the difference that
Mr.. McMilIin proposed a per cent tax
and $4,000 exemption. Substitutes were
declared to be out of order by the chair,
whereupon Representative Bailey offered
Mr.. McMillins substitute as an amend
ment. 1t was rejected by vote of 40
nays against 1913 yeas. Mr.. BANDS sub
stitute, providing for a $150, 900, eco issue of
legal tender notes, was also promptly re-
iected
At o'clock Speaker Reed resumed the
gavel and regular order as previously
agreed upon was demanded Then those
who had amendments to offer on other
sections of the bill realized. seemingly
for the first time, that the discussion of
the bond problem had consumed the en-
tire time allotted for amendments. Cries of
vote, vote" were mingled with angry
demands for an extension of time from
the minority side. A dozen or fifteen De
mocratic members stood up and waved
amendments. Brisk excitement pervaded
the chamber Then suddenly Chairman
Dingley treated the minority TO an i'm
mense surprise when he offered a sub
stitute for the entire BILL embodying
every amendment desired by the ma
jority. Protests from the minority side
We're prolonged and vigorous, but OF no
avail Chairman Dingley wanted q vote
at once, without the formaHty Of having
his substitute measure read but the
Chair was kind enough to order a read
ing of the bill for the minority's infor-
nation. The amendments, as previously
stated. were only technical. Mr.. Dingley
moved the previous question all protests
were overruled and the bill passed
Immediately Chairman Boutelle, of the
Naval Affairs Committee, presented the
report of the House-Senate conference
committee on the naval app @oriation
bill, and asked unanimous consent for
the immediate consideration of the meas
ure as revised and reported. The bill
and accompanying report were ordered
read. After a lively tilt with Mr.. Bou-
telle. Representative Cannon succeeded
in getting before the house a motion to
adjourn, which carried with yell
The conference committee appointed TO
effect a compromise the naval bill
reached an agreement only a few min
utes before the passage of the war rev.
enue bill. The report of the conferees
had not yet been printed when presented
TO the House, and was read in manu-
script. The conferees have recommended
an increase of 81, 525, 325 over the appro-
priation figures in the original bill.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
MuzzEes for Patriots.

We hope that what was reported yes
terday Of Gen. Schofieid is not true.
1t was said that he declared that. here
after the conduct Of the war by the
Government should not be criticised
by word Of mouth OF comment in the
press
Gen. Schofeld may have said this.
or he may not: we will give him the
benefit of the doubt, but, supposing he
did. it was a very unfortunate express
sion. Cen. Schofeld and all other per
sons must remember that this is a
war by and for the American people.
and thar the President is the agent and
not the master in the premises
Perhaps he viii say that all this will
be changed by proclamation Of mar
tial law. All right, When that hap
pens the people Of Washington viii find
that The Times does not dare TO say
that its soul is its own; but. in the
interim. it viii mention a few facts
and opinions twice a day, and will
continue 80 DO business at the old
stand
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
GENERAL M'MAHoN's VIEWS.
Believes That Most of the Fighting
VIII he Done on the Sea.

General Marlin T. Mcmahon. of New
York, is out in an interview in which he
says that most of the fighting win be
done al sea. He says:
Unless we meet with a serious reverse
at sea, | think the war will be over III
sixty days. All of the fighting, l believe,
will be at sea. l see no opportunity of
striking decisive blow on land. The in
surgents, if Supplied with arms and am
munition, will be competent to subdue the
Spanish forces in Cuba
Ordinary care ought to protect us from
any grave disaster anywhere. We are
strong enough to confront the Spanish
fleet and to conquer 1t. Sooner or later
Spain will be conquered, if not crushed.
1T seems unlikely that her statesmen
are not fully alive TO this fact, or that
they will persist in waging the unequal
conflict until their kingdom is confronted
with certain annihilation. There has been
some talk of claiming heavy indemnity
from Spain. Considering the wrecked fl
nancial condition of that country, l do not
think we ought TO demand an indemnity
beyond enough to cover the cost of the
Maine and TO provide for the families of
the men who lost their lives when that
splendid vessel was destroyed Much less
than Sl0,000,QC0 will cover all this. :"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
REFUGEES FROM MATANzAs.
They Report Reign of Terror
when They Left.

Savannah Ga, April 29.-Today the
Norwegian steamship Orange arrived at
Quarantine, four days out from Matan-
zas. The vessel brought forty-six refu-
gees. The officers saiG the ockade was
very effective and no Spanish vessels haG
gone in or out of the hartor since the
American war ships appeared. The people
of Matanzas ara terro' stricken. Bust
ness is at standstiil. Even before this
refugees left there was talk of the Cuban
army coming in from the interior. 'rhe
Spanish soldiers are very insolent and
are taking the best oc everything for their
own use.
The price of supplies had advanced more
than one hundred per cent.
With the United States effectually
blockading the towns from the water side
and the Spanish and insurgent armies
both hungry. devouring everything in The
interior, the officers said they see no help
for the poor people
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30

We have never had the slightest use
for Nh. Reed or Mr. Dingley. II seems
Impossible for them TO rise above little
party thoughts even at such a crisis
as the present Either Of them would
criricise The politics Of the undertaken
at his aunts funeral In refusing to
take the Democrats into council on
the war taxation bin, they gave evil
dence n a small and canine spite which
we could hardly have thought pos
sible. why could not Reed and Ding
ley for once forget their soiled par
tisanship and join hands with men like
General Wheeler and Colonel McClel-
Ian for the good Of the country The
two Democrats in question are men
tioned because they have announced
their intention 10 stand by Dingiey in
his revenue bin. 1t is a miserable and
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
WANT TO WRITE HOME.
Prisoners at Key West Anxious to
Notify Their Friends.

Postmaster General Smith paid long
call on Assistant Secretary Roosevelt yes
terday afternoon. His visit was in the in
terest of the Spanish prisoners at Key
West who wish to communicate with the
outside world, and Of Americans and
Spaniards in Spain who have friends and
relatives in this country whom they wish
to correspond with.
The recent orders of the Postoffice De
partment prohibited any communication
between the two countries. AS the col
ony grew at Key West the hardship i'm
posed on it by this regulation became
manifest.
There seemed no way to arbtrate il,
however. After that it was learned that
several Americans in Spain wished to
write to their friends al home.
Mr.. Smith and Mr. Roosevelt talked
over this complication, and it is said
made some satisfactory agreement for
delivering such letters 1t is not known,
however, what il was
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
The EI,inr snunhrnn.

Newport News, April 29-This was an
other day Of waiting on the flying squad
ron. So far as can be learned no orders
Of important character have been re-
ceived in the past few days. There is =
well defined feeling among the officers
that the time Of their departure from
these waters is rapidly drawing near and
there can be no doubt that a majority
OF them will welcome change from The
present idle uncertainty to vigorous
action.
The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius passed
into Hampton Roads this afternoon from
Newport TO Norfolk
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
Questions.

We are absolutely at one with the
Administration in commencing the
embargo that has been placed upon the
various bureaus of information con-
nected with the War and Navy De
Iartments as 10 our plan Of war.
But have we any plan Of war;
Is the Flying Squadron TO remain at
Hampton Roads while Port Rico is to
b. taken2 Or is Port Rico. not being
Cuba, sacred ground?
No one who is truly patriotic viii
seek 10 pIy into official departmental
secrets. but il may easily be tha;
American opinion viii criUcise Grass
idiocy when committed on the high
seas
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
Mems Furnishings.

30 dozen Garner Percale Neglige Shirts. in
choice line OF patterns; each shirt has separate
pair OF cuffs. Buy these for good shirts-they
areas good as YOU can find anywhere fer 81.
'oc-speclal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT JON
I Case Of BalbFiggan Shirts and Drawers, made
with French neck, pearl buttons, overlooked
seams and suspender straps This is the same
grade OF Underwear the dry goods stores a.
sell as bargains at Soc. We can sell 1t at ~
SO dozen Tecks and Four-in-F Hands in the very
latest stripes and checks. and Black satin Puff
and Imperials, made Of the grade OF silk that
you'll md IN most soc Neckwear. Spe- *
50 dozen English Web Suspenders. with patent
castotf. and extra strength in all the parts: -
regular 25e value. Special ...-.......... 10
10 dozen Black ard Her1nsdorf DYED Black Halt
Hose, with spliced heels and toes good as
any zoe Hose in Washington. Special. d
Two pairs -..--.-..-...............ZO III
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
Rheumatism Cured.

My wife has used Chamberlain's Pain
Balm for rheumatism with great relief
and l can recommend ii as a splendid lini-
ment for rheumatism and other house
hold use for which we have found it val
uable.-W. j. Cuyler, Red Creek, N Y
Mr. Cuyler is one of the leading mer-
chants of this village and one of the
most prominent men in this vicnity-W
g. Phippin, Editor Red Creek Herald
For sale by Henry Evans, wholesale and
retail druggist 93S f Street northwest
and Connecticut Avenue and Stree
northwest and 1928 Maryland Avenue
northeast.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30

The one thing that we formerly were
allowed to admire Mr.. Mckinley for
was his American stand on the anneXa-
ton Of Hawaii Now ne has the chance
Of his life. All of the leading senators
who know anything about the subject
are anxious to have him hoist the flag in
Honolulu, He listens, and, as usual, hes
itates. VIII not somebody present His
Excellency with bunch of firecrackers?
He needs propulsion.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
Hustle at Mobile.

Mobile, Ala, April 29.-This was a lively
day at the camp. characterized by the
departure of the Tenth and Twenty-sec-
ond regiments from camp TO Tampa.
These are the two crack regiments of the
camp, and il was with a feeling of sad
ness that their departure was witnessed
by an immense crowd. Hats and small
national flags were waved and the march
to the trains was a perfect ovation for
the Indian fighters from Nebraska
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
POKE FUN At US.
Madrid Comic Papers Think Ameri-
cans Amusing.

Madrid April 29-The hilarious conf
dence here has been strong enough to
induce the publication OF new comic
paper called The Porker," which is de-
voted to ridicule OF the Yankees and in
cidentally Of the English.
The illustrated papers join in the
chorus of mockery with piquant carica.
lures based on Spanish reports Of mis-
haps 10 American warships, the slownesz
OF the American preparations, and the
confusion and lack Of organization in the
navy and army. These are scanned with
huge delight in the cafes, clubs and other
places Of public gathering.
he people ar particularly pleased
over the alleged misfortune to the Mont
gomery. The public. fed on newspaper
and Official assurances, is confident that
Spain can successfully resist attacks on
the Philippine and West India islands.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
Shoe Specials.

Ladies Black vici Kid Button and
Lace Shoes, with patent leather tips:
and Tan Goat Lace Shoes; also Black and
Tan Wei Kid OXfords-altogether there
are just $50 pairs. They are made on the
latest lasts, are handsewed turned. and
are really worth 81 and S22lgood values
at these prices Your pick of the -.
ehtlre lot today. --.-....---.-.---1o 10
Chndren's Black Wei Kid Button and
Lace Shoes. with patent leather and kid
tips; made on the latest lasts
worth s1.75-Today W
We shall offer 200 pairs of Boys Black
Satin Calf Lace Shoes-that We call cur
Little Trooper" They are made OF all
solid leather. on new lasts that are EASY
and they are worth $40. Our
price today viii be...........SI. ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
Second in the series OF
Great Suit Sales.

be bought for the price you want 10
pay, have made this offering posi-
bic Forty different styles-incIu6in.s
Shepherd Plaids. Checks, Stripes. large
Plaids, and Plain Blue Serges-guaran-
teed all-wool-and perfectly made IN
every detail. The more comparing You
do the better We like 1.-THE stronger
you'll be impressed with the superiority
OF these Suits. THEY ARE SIMPLY
WONDERFUL OFFERINGS
for ......,............................Sf2. so
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
COL. GRANT SELECTED.
lie VIII Command the Fourteenth
New York.

New York, April 29.-Col. Fred d.
Grant telegraphed to the Fourteenth Reg
iment armory in Brooklyn today that he
would accept the leadership Of the regI-
ment. His message was in reply to COM
munication from the regiments nominat-
ing committee, sent yesterday informing
the colonel that he was its unanimous
choice for the place and asking if he
would accept the offer in case the choice
should be confirmed in an election by the
officers of the regiment
There are twenty-siX officers Of the
regiment who viii vote and there IS no
doubt that they Will approve the commit
tee selection.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
PANIC AT PORTO RICO.
Inhabitants Excited and Flee From
SeacOast TcUns.


St. Thomas, Danish West Indies April
pa state of panic prevails at Porto
Rico, due to an expected bombardment
by the American fleet The inhabitants
have taken up arms and are prepared to
fight. Military rule prevails. ''e"
Foreign residents have received Motif
cation to report at their respective con-
.sular representatives Office.
Torpedoes have been placed to defend
Arecibo Bay, about a mile west of the
city. A number of volunteers are in camp
and have sufficient Tations for a two
months siege.
The Cristobal Colon has been brought
to the mouth of the harbor of Porto Rico
and placed in the middle of the channel
Torpedoes have been put down and cleo
trio connections made with MORO Castle.
All buoys have been shifted about and
the cOlors changed, showing a false
channel.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
stop TINT Head Cold In 10 Minimize.

or it will develop into chronic catarrb
DIR. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder stops cold
In the head in 10 minutes. and relieves
moIt acute and deep seated catarrh ar
ter one application. Cures quickly ana
permanently. Il have used DR.. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder with best results 1t
is great remedy. and never cease re-
commencing John E. Dell. Paulding
o. Sold by F. S Williams. Ninth and F
Streets; Edmonds & Williams, Third and
Pennsylvania Avenues
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
RUSSELL HARRIsoN's AMBITION
He Wants 81 Place in the Engineer
COrUs

Terre Haute, Ind, April 2s.-Russer B.
Harrison arrived in Washington today
with petition of the officers of the In
diana militia and the request of Gov.
Mount for the appointment of Gen. Nc
Kee of the Indiana Guard, to be briga-
der general and protesting lgainst@t he
appointment Of Lawton, of the Regular
Army, over the Indiana troops.
The son of the former President went
10 Washington also in his own behalf He
has been Endorsed by Gov. Mount on
whose staff he is major; Senator Fair
banks, Congressman Faris and Vice Pres
ident Hobart for a place in the army en-
gineer corps.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
Young Men s
Long Pants Suits.

Lot of Long Pants
Suits to Mt ages
from II TO 19 years,
and made up in ALI
wool Cheviots, OF
patterns that are
strictly suitable for
these years Single
breasted Sack Coats.
pants cut small and
specially well tall
ored. Others talk
loud about their be-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
ARTILLERYMEN ARRIVE.
Two Light Batteries From Fort sio-
cum Now at Fort Myer

The artillerymer comprising Light Bat
teries c and NJ OF the new Seventh United
States Artillery reached this city about
o'clock yesterday evening over The
Pennsylvania Railroad
There were one hundred and fifty fine
sturdy looking men in the detachment
and they marched at once to Fort Myer
where they will be drilled and disciplined
Batteries and NJ were organized at
Fort Slocum, David Island. They will
be supplied with cannon, horses and other
equipments while at Fort Myer.
Battery q of the Sixth Artillery now
at Fort Myer, was supplied with fifty
horses yes erday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
Sf38

Lot of Boys Refers and DoubIe-0reast-
ed Short Pants Suits. made of Atwood
fancy Cheviots. in new patterns; the for
mer are braid trimmed and will ft ages
from to s years; the latter TT ages
from to 10 years. We want 70 lay
special stress upon these being extraOr-
binary values-they are worth from $50
to stand the choice is offered -. 90
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30

The arrival of that brave. but modest
man. Gen. Lee. in Washington yester-
day, reminds US to observe to Mr.. Nc
Kinley that it is about time TO give the
Spaniards Fitz.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30

We know you are always ready 70 take
advantage of good value in separate
Pants, and that's why We bought these
500 pairs OF Black. Blue and Fancy Chew
lot and Cashmere Knee Pants-5eeause
they are really zoe. quality-juniors and
regular style-and we can sell =O~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30

lis Mems Suits
that are strong val-
ues at SIS and Sl6.50
go on sale this
morning at 81 %.
Our ability to buy
the fabrics at very
close prices-Our ia
cilities for making
them up-and our
determination that
you shall have the
best Suit that can
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
Specials in BOYS Suits.

100 Atwood Gray
and Red Plaid Chew
lot Brownie Suits.
in sizes 3 to 8 years:
prettily trimmed
with braid on col
lar. cuffs. and vest
front They are
Suits that were
made to sell at
81. 25-but we offer
them at the spe-
cial price to- - IN
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30

Gov. w. Y. Atkinson. of Georgia, has
offered his services 10 the Government.
The Georgia Congressional delegation will
ask that he be made a brigadier general.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30

ing $3.50 and S4.75 values. They are good
Suits-and we make them all the more
attractive today by offering O. 90
them to your choice at-...--.-.... $40
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
1000 Boys
Percale Shirt Waists.

Choice of these regular 81 and 81 . Per
Gale Shirt Waists, made with large SAT-
or collars, patent waist bands; excellent
variety OF patterns to select frOm-stripes
and figured effects that are new and ex-
elusive with this make OF 70.
Waists ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
The Men in GraN.

All the people of America are wear
ing their fighting clothes! Some of
those clothes are blue, and some of
them gray; but if you examine them
closely you will be apt to find a little
flag composed of the Red, White and
Blue" concealed or displayed i'll the
ne:ghborhood. Dewey may take Ma
Mia, Sampson may take Matanzas or
Havana, the Spaniards may attack
Bath. Machias or Newport, but the coun-
try still lives and the American people
have not forgotten either the Maine or
Mark Hanna.
Both are unpleasant "reminiscences,
but we can probably survive them.
What We need principally is action.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30

President Mckinley opposed the pre-
cepts of his pastor and went into the
present war TO feed the starving recon
centrados." Now he blockades Havana
and starves not only them, but everybody
else. On a historic occasion Gen Tay-
Tor said TO one of his subordinates, "A
little more grape, Capt. Bragg"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30

All over Washington the boys are
throwing up their jobs and volunteer
ing for the war. We are glad to note
that in every case which has come to
our attention, they have been promised
their situations when they come back.
This is absolutely right. 1t is not
incumbent upon an employer to pay
the salary of man while he is at the
front. but he ought TO keep a position
open for one who has the bravery and
patriotism to so there. When all of
the people who have associations of a
military character at home have gone,
and they are going by the train-load,
the city will be covered with lonesome
ness.
God bless the boys! Let us hope that
the Spanish shell has not been made
which will kill them!
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30
The 0aks Stores.
Every Line a Leader

every value a surprisingly good
one, and every price a surprisingly
low one. Not in many day have
the opportunities piled up as they
have for today.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-04-30

sad thought that all the sacrifice and
patriotism seem necessarily to come
from the Democratic ranks. Why, in
the name of Abraham Lincoln, cannot
these trust and monopoly agents in
Congress get down to the understand
ing that there is an American faith
more valuable than dollars, and that
ii would be exceedingly well for them
to profess it. and the sooner the safer?