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Convicted and Sentenced.

In Judge Kmballs court this morning
Charles Harris and John Feeney, both
young men, were arraigned as vagrants
and suspicious persons. Harris was also
charged with carrying razor, and ad-
mitted this. but said he carried the razor
for shaving purposes.
Sergeant Lombardy and Policeman New
kirk told the court of the conduct OF the
men on the streets. They had been seen
begging and when arrested the razor was
found on Harris.
Il saw them stop at least seven men," one
of the officers said.
I'VE never stopped anybody said one OF
the prisoners. We are honest, hard-work-
ing men on our way home from Newport
News If you don't believe me. you can
ask Judge Brown of Newport News, and
he viii vouch for my honesty"
Judge Kimball imposed the penalty OF
$40 or ninety days on the farm for va
erancy, and Harris was given so or ninety
days in Jail for having the weapon.
Evening star., 1898-11-19
Liberty Council Entcrtains.

Liberty Council. No. g. Daughters of
America, had for its guests at its last ses-
sion the members of the state council of the
District, accompanied by fully two hundred
members from the several local lodges. The
spacious hall was tastefully decorated with
potted plants, cut flowers and bunting. Two
candidates were initiated. At the conclusion
to its guests a hospitable entertainment
concluding with light refreshments. The
next session of the council will be an open
or public meeting.
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For Thanksgiving Dinner
Order La Fetra's ice cream. 11th & Cad
The MODdy Choir,

The MODuE choir.
At meeting ofmembers OF the Moody
choir at the First Baptist Church last
evening it was dedided that meeting of
the choir would bel held. under Prof Fos-
ters direction, sorne time in February, and
that thereafter abont two meetings year
be held.
A brief musical program followed. Mr..
Charles H. Henney played q euphonium
solo. accompanied by Miss Mary Kelly:
Miss Grace Ross rendered recitation and
Mr.. Foster sang two songs. Refreshments
we're served in the if1intng room, which was
decorated with flowers and palms The
committee on arrangements consisted of
Mrs Mary North, chairman: Mrs Cornelia
Campbell. Mrs. Lizzie sBradlee. Mrs p 8.
zimmerman. Mrs. q. r. Drummond, Mrs.
v. e. Bell, Mrs. Florence E. Miller, Mrs.
Ida Lewis, Mrs. Jessie Osborn and Misses
Carrie Osborn, Lizzie King, Alice Hawks,
Maud Willis Wilhelnina Roebell, Nellie
Lord. Florence Mulligan. Bertha Kimball,
Edna Kfmball, Bockman. Colder, Wooster,
Watson and Ball. r.
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AUCTION SALES OF REAL ESTATE. &c.
Trustees sale of suburban real estate in TAR
view Heights. on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 4 pm
Chas NJ. Barrick, surviving trustee.
This Evening.
Walter +. Williams & Co. Aucts., 10Th and I
sts. nw.-Sae of japanese art objects daily at COG
18th St NV. 1T il am, 3 and 80 pm.
Monday.
C. G. Sl0lh & &C.. Aucts 1907 G St n.w.-Sale
os eight driving and saddle horses, on Monday
Nov. 81. at No. Cos New York ave. NV, at II
Duncanson Bros, Aucts., 9th and D sts. NV
Trustees sale of Nos. 1900 and 1908 Vermont ave
nv, on Monday Nov. 81, at 4:30 pm. Frank L
Calhoun and John z Benton, trustees.
Thomas ]. Owen. Auct, 913 ST. n.w.-rruste.s
sale Of No 902 9TH st. NV, Monday. Nov. II
at 4:30 pm. james II. Sbreve and Jas. Enos
Ray, trustees.
James W. Rstclife, Auct.. SEQ Pa. W
Trustees sale of No. 922 11th ST. NV. on Mon
day Nov. q at 4:3o pm. John W. Sehaefer and
William r. McClosky trustees.
Marcus Notes. Auct., 637 La. ave. n.w.-Sale of
household furniture. carpets, &c, on Monday, No
vember 21, at 10 am, at auction rooms.
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Fined Five Dollars

Charles Eermillion, the volunteer. who
was arrested at Convention Hall Wednes-
day afternoon. was later tried in the Po-
lice Court and fined s.. He was arrested
after the presentation of the medals and
was not taken out of line, as was charged
The offense was alleged to have occurred
several days ago, and the volunteers
mother complained that the officers conI5
have arrested him at his home, instead of
at the hall.
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Concert at West End market tonight.-Adv
Officers Chosen.

The executive committee of the young
wOmen's branch of the W. c. T. L. held 4
meeting recently. when the following Ofll-
GERS were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs
Grace Morris Of the W. c. T. L, president;
Miss Eta II. Austin president LIE Droit ~,
vice president; Miss Nettie Hickman of
Vermont Avenue " corresponding score
tary, Miss Grace Ross, president of Congre-
gatiCnal "" recording secretary; Miss
Matte Wdnstall of Headquarters ""
Evening star., 1898-11-19
Changes in wimodaush.is Directors.

Owing TO her removal to Philadelphia.
Mrs. Emma +. Cameron has resigned as
vice president and member of the board of
directors Of Wimodaughsis. Mrs. Annie NJ
Edgar has been elected vice president and
Miss Margaret HuddIeson appointed a mem
ber OF the board until the election in May.
The second of the series of nationality en-
tertainments viii be Japanese evening and
tea-Cup reception. given in the club parlors
Oh Tuesday evening. November - There
viii be d display of japanese curios and d
short literary and musical program
Evening star., 1898-11-19
CITY AND DISTRICT.
PAY AND STER OUT.
First ID. c. Regiment Ordered to As
sembIe Tomorrow.

The 1st Regiment, District of Columbia
Volunteer Infantry. has been ordered to as
semble in the drill hall of the Center Mar
ket armOry tomorrow morning at ~ o clock,
for final payment and muster out. Every
thing is in readiness for the ceremony,
which will consist merely of roll call and
the paying of of the men. AS he receives
the money due him, each member of the
regiment will he handed a discharge GER
tificate embracing record of his service.
The banquet To be rendered Colonel Har-
ries by the officers Of the regiment will oc-
eur Tuesday evening next. at $50 o'clock,
at the Ebbitt House. The invited guests
viii include a number of persons prominent
IN official life, the list not yet being COM
plete. First lieutenant {. Fred Cook has
been selected to OffiCiate POSTMASTER.
The guests will be welcomed by recep-
tiun committee. consisting of Capt. Glen
die B. Young. Capt. X. d. Simms Capt. G.
s u. Domer Lieut.. &. b. Hudson. Lieut.. l..
4. Boisean and Lieut. L-W. Heron.
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Gr<-sd Opera House and Washington
Light Infa ntrN ArmorN.

The tAceivers appointed by the Supreme
Court Will sell the property involved on
Tuesday next at / o'clock pm. The sale
Will probably attract many local and out-of-
town investors and syndicate representa-
lives. as the property can undoubtedly be
made To pay handsome revenue. Those
Interested in the sale will find il advertised
In our aNctinn columns
Evening star., 1898-11-19
EXCURSIONS TOMORI.OW.

Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress
Monroe at 6:30 pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at = am.
Trains leave 13I2 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am 10
pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from lo
I'm. to 3 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from s:4u
a m. to $40 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour
for Falls Church.
Evening star., 1898-11-19
GOV. SHEPHERDS MINES
Interesting Information From Far-0A
Batopilas
Inlicatfons That an English Syndi
cate Will Become POssessor of
the Great Property.

The Two Republics Of the City of Mexico,
in its issue of November TO- contains an
article which will he very interesting to
the citizens of the District, relating, as IL
does, 10 d man who is SO universally re-
earded as the creator of the beautiful city
of which the entire American nation is
proud. The article is, in part, as fellows:
According to a recent arrival from Ba-
topilas, in Chihuahua the frst-named town
is all agog over the story that English
syndicate, represented in the negotiations
by j. X Stephenson, has about concluded
arrangements with Gov. A. r. Shepherd for
transfer of his interests in the Patopilas
Mining Company and that proba bly, with
the end of the year the management will
pass into other hands. The great question
among the people is whether or not the
change will mean an end to the '.closed
door policy which has prevailed in the
conduct of affairs in Batopilas ever since
the granting Of the concession in 1882 The
probabilities are believed to be that the
Held will be thrown wide open, as it is
Known that the same syndicate which is
supposed to have acquired control of the
mining company is also behind the pro-
Jected road from the Pacific IN connection
with the Chihuahua and Pacific system,
and that this road will pass close TO Ra-
topiias as the configura ton OF the country
will permit
The Batopilas people have great deal
of confidence in Mr.. Stephenson, and have
no doubt that he represents all the capital
necessary to carry out the most gigantic
enterprises
Tie Mr.. Stephenson referred to is
ooub;eC1y Mr.. Lyndon H. Stevens, the Sec
reta-y of the Batopilas Mining Company,
Eko associated himself with Gov s;hep-
herd in the tremendous enterprise at the
outset
1t is well known here among those ia
milar with affairs at BatopIas that Mr..
Stevens recently took representa- lives of
powerful English syndicate down to Ra
topias to show them the property. with
view 10 lis sale, and it would seem from
the article that the indications are strong
that his mission was sue sasSful.
Evening star., 1898-11-19
Verdict of Acquittal.

Marion Smith and William Joseph Smith,
two young white men, were tried yesterday
in Criminal Court No. 2, Justice Bradley
presiding, on indictments charging them
with assault upon Alexander Smith, with
intent to kill. 1t developed during the trial
that Alex. Smith was Intoxicated and at
tempted to strike Marion Smith with an ak
The latter knocked him down. The jury
returned a verdict acquitting the defend
ants. They were represented by Mr.. Albert
SillerS
Evening star., 1898-11-19
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUSEMENTS TOSlGur.

Acadeny-"Town Topics"
Columbia Theater-CEarlas 3. Hanford in
julius Caesar"
Kernan's Lyceum Thea;er-'Vanity Fair"
Lafayette Square-Dan Daily in The Bale
Of New York"
National Theater-James X. Hackett in
The Tree of Knowledge"
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle of
Gettysburg.
NJ tzerott Hall-Wargraph exhibition.
For Anusements see page 81.
Evening star., 1898-11-19
"The Royal Limited"

The most superb equipment in the world.
Leaves b. and o. station 3 pm. daily, ar
rives New York pm. Exclusive Pullman
service. Parlor cars, observation, cafe,
smoking and dining car. Ne excess
fare.-AdVt.
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I3c. Round Trip to Arlington Sunday.
Electric trains every IL min. 1919 q Ia ave.
advertisement.
Legion of Loyal Women Banquet

The ladies Of the Legion Of Loyal Women
are making extensive preparations for their
banquet to be given at the Ebbitt House
Saturday evening, the 26th instant. At the
last regular meeting of this organization il
Was determined that an adjourned meeting
should bt held Monday evening. November
Il. The banquet WIIl De preceded by Il re-
CeptiOu- The annual reports Of the officers
Will be made at the next meeting.
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X. of y. Sisitatfons.

The grand chancellor OF the knights Of
Pythias began his annual .vIsitations last
evening by calling on Amaranth Lodge at
12th and II streets northeast. Superior
Lodge will be visited this evening. Other
vizitations on the schedule are as printed
10 The Star of yesterday.
Evening star., 1898-11-19
A Record-nrcukfng Eel.

r. 4. Golden received this morning from
down the river and sold what was prob
ably the record-breaking eel. 1T weighed.
after being dressed, twelve and a half
pounds.
Evening star., 1898-11-19

"UntS HOnle.
Harold Easton, a small boy, whose par
ents live in Charlestown, Mass, called at
the detective bureau last evening and asked
to be sent home, from which he ran away
a few days ago. His father was notified
and he replied that he would start for
Washington tonight and take the boy back
with him.
Evening star., 1898-11-19
CITY ITEMS.
Chr. Xander. ao9 .th Street.

from his stock of 13 different brandies. con-
siders proper for mincemeat and fruit cakes
his Old California Brandy and his White
Grape Brandy, both 6oc. full quart, the lat
ter the favorite of French consumers. At
the festive meal, with the roast Xerez
Palido, 60c. quart, and Amoroso, 75c. quart.
are delicious original Spanish sherries, of
which 16 other more expensive grades are
in stock. 1t
Evening star., 1898-11-19

Attention is called to trustees sale by
auction of the three-story brick store and
dwelling No 362 Tth st. NV. on Monday,
November q, at 4:30 pm. First-class op-
portunity for an Investment; rented now at
s125 per month. See advt.
Evening star., 1898-11-19

between w aSnlnSlOl, falll1nOre, ffila :
delphia and New York, via Penn
sylvania Railroad
Great Improvements have been made dur
ing the past few months in the line of the
Pennsylvania railroad between Washington
and Baltimore and New Y ork. Many curves
have been Strengthened. and the line thus
materially shortened; one hundred pound
steel rails have been laid between Wash
ington and Philadelphia and the roadbed
made equal to any on the Pennsylvania
railroad system. These improvements, to-
gether with the superior terminal facilities
at New York, the fast time and the match
less morning and afternoon limiteds, make
the Pennsylvania railroad the popular line
between Washington and Baltimore and
Philadelphia and New York; for it is the
smoothest the safest and the most perfect
railroad connecting the capital and metrop-
ellis of the nation. The new congressional
limited, with its handsome Pullman par
lor observation smoking and exquisitely
eouiuped dining cars all illuminated by
electricity, is by common consent the most
magnificent day train in the wofid.-AoF1.
Evening star., 1898-11-19
New Scale Adopted.

All recent meeting of Local No. 81, Mas
ter Horseshoers' Protective Association a
new scale of prices for work was adopted,
10 take effect January /, 1899.
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Important Changes on b. and O.

The new schedule, effective November 20.
embraces many important changes adapted
to the new and improved conditions of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and conforms
in an appreciable degree to the increased
volume of passenger traffic. See corrected
time table, this paper.-Adyt.
Evening star., 1898-11-19

Good things at Fussells: Ice cream. all
:..vors; Charlotte Russo. 30 kinds of lovely
cakes, eclairs, cream puffs, apple dump
hrgs, pate shells, homemade mince pies.
cheese straws. salted almonds and clean.
light dining room fer ladies and gentlemen.
l42T n. Y. ave
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sI.25 to- baltimore and Return

via H. and @. Saturday and Sunday, Nov.
L. and - good for return until following
Monday Tickets good on all trains except
ROY al Lilnited.-AdVt.
Evening star., 1898-11-19

LangstOn Monument AssOciatiOn.

The John NJ Langston Monument Asso-
citation held Il meeting in this city today,
MaguUs l.. Robinson. president J. w. Coles,
secretary 1t was resolved that Mr. Jesse
Lawson be rendered the thanks of the
association for the interest he has mani
Tested in the monument movement.
1t was decided that the officers of the as
socation attend the Langston day memorial
at the Second Baptist Church Lyceum, on
the. first Sunday in December.
A letter from Richard r. Horner of War
renton, Va, was read, accepting the ap-
pointment to speak in the principal towns
of Virginia in the interest of the monu-
ment.
s-I;n,,,on & Rotur, nm Su,Jo~ ,ro
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Srnull,S Eln1Yera

]. II. Small & Sons florists, 14th and G
sts Washington, and 1853 Broadway, NY:
latest novelties; specialties, American Beau
ty roses violets, orchids; floral decoration
in all its branches.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-11-19

Dwellings Nos. 1900 10th street and 1905
Vermont avenue Will be sold at auction
Monday afternoon at 4:3n o'clock. Good in
Sestmen; property. See advertisement
Evening star., 1898-11-19

turn Via Pennsylvania Railroad.
Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday, No.
vemner - and 20, good to return until
Monday, November II. All trains except
Congressional Limited.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-11-19

WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF.
Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef. Del
mOnico Steak, go to John r. Kelly, 9th st.
wing Center Mkt. Corned Beef specially.
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XQu Can

You Can Buy for 81 at Libbey & Co.'S,
eth and N. Y. ave-, 100 #. best boards, pair
white pine blinds the best door made
Advertisement
Evening star., 1898-11-19
THE, REAT-TIFII. BRIDE

in her beautiful bridal robe will not neglect
to secure a lasting souvenir of the occasion
by being photographed IN the new method
of pOrtraiture. after the style of the Cop
ley prints" at Princes Art Studio, Pa. ave.
and 11th st.
Evening star., 1898-11-19
4 Am just i'm Recefu,

of an invoice of prime Smoked and Kip.
pered Salmon; Finnan Haddie and Loch.
fyne Herring from Greenoch, Scotland, and
for sale by James d. Cumming, 1884 H st
NV. 1ts
Evening star., 1898-11-19

LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS
cleaned A. +. BORNOT, 1103 G ST.
Guns and for hire. ]. II. kuehiing 1908 Pa .av.
Evening star., 1898-11-19
So and So ManteIs Reduced to $3.50

At Lihbey x Cos. 9th and y. y. ave. Suit
able for finish New designs. Several sizes.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-11-19

Let us sapd our delicious MinCe and Pump
kin Pies instead of you baking them at
home. Will deliver your order, freshly bak-
ed Thanksgiving morning. 10, -. - cents.
kRAFFT'S BAKERY, cor 18th & Pa. ave.
Evening star., 1898-11-19

GENTS SUITS CLEANED.
A F. BORNOT, 11O3 G st.
Evening star., 1898-11-19

GLEN SLIGO OPEN UNTIL I PM.
Cafe heated. Daily and illustrated pa
pers- Ladies' room has piano and maga-
Evening star., 1898-11-19

USE KENNY'S
Fine Dry Roasted Coffces. They have IIo
equal. Pure sugars at COST
c. d. KENNY'S S City Stores.
Evening star., 1898-11-19

Money to lend at ) and per cent or real
estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1905 Pa. ave
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-11-19

Gas Radiators. $50; Oil Heaters, $3.50
and UP. A Eberly's Sons, us 9TH NV.
Evening star., 1898-11-19

Gas Heating Stoves, SIS $40. s1.75, etc.
Oil Heating Stoves 15c., s1.10 $40, etc.
aO4 G. c. A. Muddiman &, Co., 616 18th.
Evening star., 1898-11-19

for an afternoon or evening telephone 555
Downey's Model Stables, 1622-2S L St.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-11-19

No. 1 Cypress Shingles. S: Thousand.
Clear bright and uniform. This low price
only at Libbey & Co., 9th and \. \. ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-11-19

Randolph d. Hopkins. Notary Public.
Evening star., 1898-11-19

Something to BE Thankful For.
That we paper rooms with our beautiful
paper for only 81 up. Nolte, s19 9th ct. 1t
Evening star., 1898-11-19

LIKE A DOGS BARK. is a sign
that there Is something foreign
around which shouldn't be there.
You can quiet the noise. but the
danger may be there Just the
same. SCOTS EMULSION of
Cod-liver Oil Is not a cough spe-
cific; It does not merely allay
the symptoms, but 1t does giva
strength to the body SO that Il
Is able to throw OF the disease.
cts. and LOO sizes. 4
Evening star., 1898-11-19
PIES FOR THANkSGINING.

]. H. KuehIing, 12os & 122o Penna. ave.
The Paducah daily sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1896-1898, 1898-07-25
rhero iher ave NOW in shelter.

where they are now in shelter.
The position Of the steamship COM
panies may be good law, but II is
probably too late to effect change
in the governments plans.
There are many advantages in
sending the prisoners home in Span.
ish vessels, chief of which is the fact
that by so doing this nation is reliev-
ed Of all responsibility, for the pris-
oners will leave Santiago. under the
protection OF the Spanish flag.
The steamship companies also have
1t much right to complain at any
thing this government may now do,
for they, above all people, have profit
ed by the war; they have gotten their
own price for almost everything the
government has had to buy from
them, whether ships or transpcr'n'
ton. j. IS gratifying to know ~
govern mt has been in position t.
let out one big contract TO the Lowest
bidder.
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TO OLD POINT COMFORT
And the SeashOre, August 10Th
The Greatest OF All Trips.

The regular annual excursion tC
Old Point Comfort in charge of Mr..
W. A. Wilgus, s. p. A., will be run
Tuesday, August l6, via L. G. and
G. 4 U. railways, from Paducah on
regular train, leaving at l:20 a. m.
connecting with seashore special,
which leaves Union station, foot OF
Seventh street, at 1880 p. m. The
round trip rate to Old Point Comfort
is only sl7 and tickets are good until
September Z, with stop-over privi-
leges returning only.
The trip surpasses any offered the
travelling public, and affords many
delightful diversions, Grand and
beautiful scenery, invigorating noun
tain air, surf bathing, ocean voyage,
palatial hotel entertainment and q
visit to the capital, II desired.
Every attention and courtesy will
be extended to ladies without escorts.
Choice of routes returning, between
Richmond and Clifton Forge, will be
given, enabling those who desire to
visit Lynchburg, Natural Bridge and
other points Of interest.
Sleeping car rates will be 81 for
berth, Louisville to Old Point, TO be
occupied by one or two persons, and
for sleeping car space
should be made at once to w. A.
Wilgus, S. p. A., Hopkinsville, Ky.
For further particulars address as
above or call on j. Il. Donovan, z.
A. /. G. Railway. I'd
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KENTUCKY BOYS.
The First and Third to Leave
About Wednesday-Gen.
Fred Grant Pleased.
Kentuckians i'm Chickamauga-
surgeon Major Boyd Starts
for the Front.

Chickamauga Park, Ca, July 20.
1t seems certain that the First and
Third Kentucky regiments are to 60
to the front within the next few days
Adj. Gen. Sheridan, who left Satur-
la, with Gen. Brook for Newport
News, says the Third brigade, which
includes these two regiments, will be
the next to move. Officers and men
are pleased over the prospects.
Gen. Fred Grant drilled the Third
regiment for the first time. Satur.
day a line of battle was formed and
Gen. Grant was more than pleased
with the showing made. He compli-
mented both Of the Kentucky regi-
ments in the highest manner and
stated that his brigade when little
better drilled together would be tie
equal of any. The Ken,uckians
we're marched and double.timed for
almost three hours and stood the
drilling exceptionally well.
The brigade will probably begin
the forward move tomorrow or We'd
uesday.
Many Kentuckians are visiting the
camp and bidding their soldier rela-
tives goodbye.
Dr. William Hoddy, of New York
City, is the guest Of his brothers, Il.
I. and C.. l.. Hoddy, Of company d.
DIR. Boyd, of the division hospital
staff, formerly chief surgeon OF the
Third regiment, left Saturday with
his assistants for Newport News.
Many young Kentuckians accompa-
MED him.
1t is rumored in camp that the
Third Kentucky will not be included
in the Porto RicaD expedition, but no
confirmation Of this report could be
obtained.
Privates Bauer and Gossam, the
two deserters, have been court-mar-
tailed, but the extent Of punishment
meted out to them will not be made
known till today. They are still
prisoners in the guard. house.
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WILL SUE UNCLE SAM.

The steamship companies which
were unsuccessful bidders for the
contract of transporting home the
Spanish prisoner, ale preparing to
bring suit against the government for
letting the contract TO a Spanish
steamship company, claiming the
Successful bidder is licensed corpo-
ration Of the nation with whom we
are at war, and that according to a
measure passed by the Spanish Cor
ties one-hslf Of the receipts of every
corporation doing business under tn.
Spanish government must be surren.
dered to the government to help to
defray the expenses Of the war; by
letting the contract to Spanish cor.
poration, the United States indirectly
pays into the Spanish treasury an
amount equal to one.half the contract
stipulation; also the government
thereby releases from blockade all
the enemy's vessels to be used in the
transportation from the neutral ports