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Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
error. Now the base of computation

error. Now the base of computation
has been altered.
Forty millions of expense will be
incurred. Congressman Cannon rough
ly estimates, by auAlng the $4,000
troops of the second call to lose mus
tered under the first. The $150, ,000,-
900 which Secretary Alger month
ago estimated would cover the ex-
traordinary expense of the war depart
ment for the year will fall short Of the
needs. So, too, the estimate of $75,-
900, 900 for the navy department will be
found inadequate. This is what the
financial experts and expense sooth-
savers assert.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
THE TERROR STILL AFLoAT.

Mole st. Nicholas, .Hay,ti,, June g.
Advices received here today from the
flagship New York, off Santiago de
Cuba, and forwarded at o'clock Sun
day afternoon, say there is no truth
in the report from Port Antonio, ia
maica, that the Spanish torpedo boat
destroyer Terror has been sunk by the
United States battleship Oregon. 1t
is also reported from the flagship that
no further news has been received
from the Merrimac prisoners.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
1T WAS DONE IN THE DARK.
Why the Destruction of the Terror Is
Clouded in Doubt.

Kingston, Jamaica, June 6.-The AS
sociated Press dispatch boat Dauntless
reported that there is considerable
doubt whether the American fleet sunk
the Spanish torpedo boat destroyer on
Friday night. There is no absolute
confirmation. Floating torpedoes were
found, but they may have come from
the shore. No dead bodies and no
wreckage were found. Many of the
officers believe that the real object Of
the bombardment was a darkened rail-
way train moving along shore.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
GOING TO THE SHOW.

Washington, June 6.-Major De
Grandpre, military attache of tho
French embassy. left tonight for
Tampa, where he will proceed with the
troops embarking for Cuba. Prince
Lieyen of Russia, captain of the Rus
sian royal artillery, and recently as
signed for special service in connec-'
ton with the war, called on the war
and navy officials today and later left
for the south. These are the lat OF
the foreign observers to leave for the
scene of action.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
PROCLAIM NEUTRALITY.
Japan, Brazil and British Guiana Is
sue Formal Declarations.

Washington, June 6.-The consular
reports issued yesterday contain some
additional declarations of neutrality,
this time from Brazil, Japan, British
Guiana, st. Lucia and Gibraltar. 1t is
noticeable that both Brazil and Japan
go out of the way of the usual formal
preamble to express regret at the out
break of hostilities between the
United States and Spain. Bermuda
modifies her original proclamation of
April % SO as to make the rule rela-
tive to supplying provisions, subsist-
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
MAJOR MAxFIELD GOES SOUTH.
He Will Command Balloon Train in
the Army of Invasion.

New York, June 6.-Major ]. E.
Maxfield Of the signal corps, who has
been assigned to command the bal
loon train which is being prepared at
Tampa for use in connection with the
work Of the army in Cuba, has gone
to Tampa. Since he succeeded Col. Al
len as the head of the signal corps on
Governors Island, he has had general
charge of the censorship OF dispatches
in this city. but this work has been
turned over to Lieutenant G. 0. Spier.
Third artillery, his successor, who has
been sent to this city from the artii-
lery school at Fort Monroe.
Major Maxfleld had experience witt
balloons at Fort Logan, In Kansas,
and afterward in Chicago. and is re-
garded as an expert. He Will have az
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
the Russian government complete and

the Russian government complete and
ready for action.
When Mr.. Cramp returned from
Europe fortnight ago he announced
that the contracts called for one bat
tleship and one cruiser. Subsequently
when reports were received that the
contracts included additional vessels
and thorough equipments Mr.. Cramp
declined to supply any more details,
saying that the news must come from
the Russian government.
The execution of this large contract
will not interfere with work for this
government, as the facilities of the
ship yard are ample. and. if necessary,
the works could be run night as well
as day.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
NO ANNEXATION.
A Majority of Senators Prefer an Ad-
journment.

Washington, June 6.-Senators who
are opposing the annexation of Hawaii
have been canvassing the senate and
claim that they have sufficient num-
ber of senators pledged to adjourn in
preference to taking up the annexation
resolution.
They say the names of several re-
publican senators are included in the
list who have pledged themselves.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
EXPENSE OF THE WAR.
Half Billion More Than Was Origi-
naHy Estimated.

Washington, June 6.-Three hundred
to five hundred millions more than
the original estimate will be necessary
to conduct the war for a year is the
opinion of experts. Carnage costs
money The deficiency now reaches
$225. 100000 and the end is not yet. The
first figures were based on the as
sumption that much less than a year
would be required to show Spain her
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
IN MEMORY OF 'eS.

Belfast, June 6.-Great excitement
has been caused here by a nationalist
demonstration in honor of the reVolu-
ton of 1885, Several collisions oc-
Cured between the demonstrators and
opposing crowds. Stones were thrown,
a general melee followed and assaults
were made.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
TO HURRY UP BATTLEsRIPs.
Maximum Time for Completion Fixed
at Thirty-Two Months.

Washington, June 6-The board of
naval bureau chiefs is trying to hasten
the work of construction of the battle
ships authorized by the present naval
appropriation bill The Illinois type
upon which the new vessels are to be
constructed will occupy three years in
construction. After a conference the
bureau chiefs, presumably with knowl-
edge of the constructive ability of the
American shipyards capable Of under
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
CONFIRMED AND DENIED.
Story of the Sinking of the
Terror.

Kingston Jamaica, June 6.-News
has been received here today confirm
ing the report from Port Antonio yes
terday OF the sinking Of the Spanish
torpedo boat destroyer Terror or
Furor by the battleship Oregon.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
NAVAL DISPATCH.
Hurry-Up Orders for Putting the
Monadnock in Shape.

Washington, June 6.-The navy de-
partment gave orders today that the
double turreted monitor Monadnock-
now at Mare Island, should be made
ready to sail for Manila within ten
days and the necessary orders were
hurriedly telegraphed. The Monterey
will not wait for the company OF the
Monadnock. but should be off In the
course OF few hours under convoy OF
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
BOMBARDING SANTIAGO.

Cape Haytien, Hayti, June 6.-Q:3O
p. m.)-Advices from Santiago say
that the bombardment of the fOrtifi-
cations there continues.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
AN ATTACK AT LONG RANGE.

Madrid. June GA dispatch to the
impartial from Santiago de Cuba says
at 10 o'clock on Saturday evening
twenty American warships opened
a hot attack on Santiago de Cuba, but
were so distant that the shots did not
reach the forts.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
CLOSING IN ON MANILA.

Hong Kong, June 6.-The British
gunboat Swift, from Manila, reports
the insurgents have cut the railways
outside of town and had advanced to
within four miles of Manila.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
HAVE FOUND NO FAULT.

Washington, June 6.-It was stated
at several of the foreign embassies and
legations that there was, no warrant
for the published reports that foreign
military and naval attaches were max
ing unfavorable reports to their home
Offices of the American army and navy,
particularly the former.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
TROOPS FOR ARIZO.yA.

Cheyenne, Wyo., June 6.-It is un-
derstood that the Nevada troops of
cavalry which recently arrived here,
will be sent to Fort Apache, Arizona,
after being mustered in. The govern
ment is apprehensive Of trouble with
the Indians in Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
NEXT PHILIPPINE EXPEDITION

San Francisco, June 6.-The Sec
ond expedition to the Philippines
which is expected to sail on Saturday
will be under the command of Briga-
der General Francis " Greene, who
received orders today to that effect
The third expedition will probably be
in charge of Major General Otis.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
TOO OLD A HERO.

Washington, .une cit is said
that the president has decided not to
appoint Lew Wallace a major-general
Wallace is II years old.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
DEPARTMENT DOESN'T KNOW.

Washington, June Cup to the
close of Office hours it could not be
learned at the war or navy depart
ment that any news had reached there
to show that troops had landed in
force near Santiago, and officials high
and low made no concealment of their
incredulity.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
OTIS CONFIRMED.

Washington, June 6.-The nomina-
tion of Harrison Gray Otis of Los An
geles, Cal, to be brigadier-general, has
been confirmed.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07
FIRING ON SANTIAGO.

Havana, June 6.-The United States
warships opened fire at O'Clock this
morning against the Notifications at
Santiago de Cuba.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07

the Brutus The navy department
will Immediately procure another
merchant ship to accompany the Mo
nadnock on her 5000 miles voyage.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-07

MS chler assistants Captain Glassfori
ana sergeant BALDWIN. There are two
balloons at Tampa and two at Gov
ernor's Island.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-04
Miss Conner a Winner.

Every act on the bill az Broad-Sreet
Park last night was "a hit, and every ar
list scored an individual artistic success
before a crowd that numbered over seven
hundred people. despite the rainy weather.
The position OF prominence upon the bill
was given 10 Miss lmogene Conner, the
widely known singer OF descriptive songs,
and that she was entitled 90 such honor
con.ddering the otrer excellent acts upon
the blN was easily recognized after she
had suns her FIRST song THE Old Ken
lucky Home"
The singer has superb mezza con-
tralto voice anC vocally emphasizes her
songs with a soulful sympathy that wins
the admiration OF those that hear her.
and makes her in their eyes an ideal ball
lad singer As an encore she sang last
night "rho Weddings Bells Shall Not
Ring Tonight which brought her a
triple curtain call She Is last upon the
bil. and goes on" at 9;ij O'Clock.
Barney and Russell have an act that Is
"a series Of quick character changes, and
hrimful OF clever comedy and songs
Dago and the Monk" that made the
comedian and his fair partner the comedy
lights OF the list
Morrsll and Evans repeated their rag
time opera, and Il was equally as great
a ri, as during las, week and the Cold
smith Sisters three really pretty girls.
that sing delightfully."- and are graceful
in their dances, are certain 10 be favor
ftes Prince Muro does some startling
snsobate fsats and tumpie~-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-04
Tho Lire Commissioners.

A regular meeting of the Board Of Fire
Commissioners was held last night I'm
their room in the city Hall. az o'clock.
Those present were John H. Frischkorn,
president. and Messrs. i. G.. jenkins. JO-
seph J.. Levy. James r.. Sheppard. Chas.
u. TAYLOR and O.. w. Taylor commission
ers: L. S. Jones. secretary, w. q. Fuller
Chief Engineer; George O.. Shaw. Assist
ant Engineer: superintendent Thompson
and Dr. Edward Mccarthy the depart
ment physician
The monthly reports Of the Chief Engi-
neer and the Superintendent Of Fire
Alarms. were read and showed that their
respective departments were IN the pink
of condition.
Mr.. William Easlov. a call hose man
of Engine Company No. s. was before the
Board. charged with being intoxicated
and unfit for duty As this was his first
appearance before the Board on such
charge he was only fined $3.50. but the
Board gave notice that in future such
cases viii result in tho dismissal from
the service Of the offender.
During the hot weather the Board has
been meeting regularly only once
month. but they have decided TO meet
the first and third Monday of each month
in future az o'clock p. VI.
The secretary made the following hnan-
cial statement which shows that the
city's money Is handled with great care:
Fire Department expense accOunt-Ap-
propriated. Sl71S0. expended, N0lS14 ball
ance. S91O1S6.
Fire alarm expense account-Appropri-
ated S20)0; expended. Sl1F.47; balance.
SS5253.
Fire alarm ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
1880: expended. siS3Os. balance. H.3i6.e2
The usual routine work was attended
TO and great many bill, were approved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-04
did not believe in appropriating more Than

did not believe in appropriating more than
O department had for its expenses.
THE SLOT MACHINES
Mr.. Ebel defended the School Board
and said the members OF that body had
done their duty. The proposition under
| discussion. said he, emanated from the
| Council and not from the School Board.
! The contract was framed by the state
| Of Virginia He thought II was just and
right, let the money come from where n
will. that the teachers be paid for their
services during the actual time they
| taugnt-ten days-and for this purpose the
sum OF S4sl0O7 be appropriated. Mr.
Ebel offered a substitute TO this effect
He wanted 70 take the amount from tho
contingent fund, which. he said. was elias
tic and worked like a thermometer.
Mr.. Wallerstein stated that already
there was a shortage OF $3.50 by reason OF
over-appropriation.
In reply 70 this Mr. Ebel stated that
the contingent fund was Nd and down
from time 20 time. and that the receipts
OF the city are greater tnan the est-
mates made He stated that the city got
a lot Of money from the slot machines.
Of which there were 800 paying $40 each.
He suggested that this amount be used 10
pay the teachers
Mr. CARRIER wanted the teachers paid
for their services, but thought the prin-
cipais ought 10 be excepted.
Mr. Miner pleaded on behalf OF the
teachers He said the city owed the
debt and the teachers had a right 70 II.
He said that he was elected from a
ward that furnished one third Of the
white votes of the city and he was elect
ed 10 the Council on this vefv issue de
ia nh :
be appropriated.
Mr.. Gunst moved that the matter be re-
ferred 10 the Finance Committee. This
was rejected.
Mr. CARRIERS amendment that the teach
ers be paid tho s4.sl005. and that the
principals be excepted. 70 ~ required that
amount 10 pay the teachers, was also
rejected.
IN FAVOR OF TEACHERS.
Mr. Ebers substitute was adopted by
vote Of 20 20 s.
The committee submitted the report Of
Special Accountant MCCarty. which was
accompanied by six ordinances. one of
these provided that city officials be re-
quired 10 give bond IN guarantee COM
panies subject 10 the approval of the
city Attorney and the Finance Commit
tee
MS Was duNpifAs
Another ordinance provided for the es-
Enlistment Of a city Government IL
brary. to include reliable works on the
best forms OF city government. The sum
OF S25 was recommended as a nucleus for
this library The ordinance was agreed
TO- - was also "a measure providing for
a method accounting for the total Of all
penalties on tax bills.
The Council also agreed 10 an ordi-
nance providing for the regulation Of an
annual statement OF the Collector Of De-
linqucnt Taxes
The fifth ordinance concerns the issu-
ing OF city bonds. while the sixth re-
quires an annual report Of delinquent real
estate These were adopted. as was also
an ordinance providing for the publication
hereafter OF the legal opinions rendered
by the city Attorney. the same 70 DE kept
FOR the use Of the city and the opinions
already in hand 10 be bound.
The Council adjourned at 1920 o'clock |
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-04

cd a room and paid two weeks rent but
did not take his meals at the same
hOrse.
, He generally remained closely 10 his
room during the day and always went out
az night. His occupation, he gave as a
baker and said he was looking for work
al his trade. The last seen Of him was
Friday morning when he came down
stairs and got pitcher Of water Lynch
was Irish by birth. but was raised I'm
England lie was Of more than ordinary
intelligence and claimed to have two sons
living I'm Cincinnati
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-04
READY FOR THE
CHRISTENING.
The Illinois Prepared for Her First
Dip in the Water.
GOVERNORS TANNER AND TYLER
A Brilliant Party at the Chamberlin
Hotel and the Launching VIII be
Witnessed by Many Government
Officials and Others.

| NEWPORT NEWS, VA, oct. 3-Spe-
cial-Preparatlons for the launching OF
the Illinois. the third Of trio Of first
class battleships building at the works
OF the Newport News ship yard, which
will occur tomorrow morning at high
tide. have been completed.
The vanguard of the large delegation
| that will come from Illionis TO witness
the launching reached here tonight In
the party were Governor Tanner and his
staff and Mayor Carter Harrison, OF
Chicago. The special train bearing the
party stopped here but a few minutes and
then proceeded TO Old Point Comfort
where Governor Tanner has established
headquarters at the Chamberin Hotel.
GOVERNOR TYLER ARRIVES
Governor j. Hoge Tyler, of Virginia.
guest Of honor arrived at Old Point to-
night at 10 O'Clock, accompanied By his
staff and large party OF ladies.
Mr.. H. 4. Letter and his daughter. Miss
Nancy who will chrsten the battleship.
reached Old Point this morning from
Washington They were accompanied by
Mrs. Letter. Miss Daisy Letter and the
maids Of honor
a tUdIlfItl steamer Wl4l at I've tN~lilNA
row morning from Washington with Sec
rotary of the Navy Long ana other cab
met officials. The Illinois will be launch
ed az II o'clock in the morning, and i'm
the afternoon a banquet Will be held at
>he Chamberlin.
AT THE CHAMBERLAIN.
This will be followed at night by a ball.
The Chamberlain tonight is ablaze with
light and is entertaining a thousand
guests. many OF them OF national rtputa-
ton.
The Illionis being tho largest battleship
yet launched by the government. officials
IN Washington are much interested I'm the
christening ceremonies. A large delega-
tion Of Navy Department chiefs is CA
pected 10 be AZ the christening
unique feature of the christening will
be the fact that the guests will have am
pie opportunity 10 see the Kentucky and
the Kearsarge nearly completed. Both
are in docks only stones throw from
where the Illinois stands and inspection
of them will be easy Each Of these ships
expects 10 be I'm commission next year.
but the Illinois cannot hope for such luck
until 1900 Three battleships lying side by
side In the same navy yard Is a sight not
often vouchsafed TO ordinary citizens OF
the inland States most Of whom have
difficulty in deciding I'm their own minds
just what such ship is.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-04
CHICAGO PARTY PASSES EERE.
The Special Carried Gov. Tanner and
Mayor Harrison.

The special train hearing Governor
Tanner, Of Illinois. and party 10 Newport
News, passed Richmond al z o'clock last
night. IL was run down 10 the Broad
Street Station Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio road, but stayed there only two min
utes and very few persons came out Of
the cars.
The train was composed Of twelve ele-
CANT sleepers and they carried about lf0
people. In Governor Tanners car besides
himself were his wife. his private sec
rotary. who is the Governors son: John
G.. Peters and wife OF Springfield, H.:
John A. Barnes and wife, OF Chicago.
John \. Drake and wife. Of Chicago, and
others.
There were twenty members of the Cow
ernors staff on the train, ALI in handsome
uniforms.
Mayor Harrison, Of Chicago. was on the
train.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-04
JOHN HANCOCKlS CRIME.
He VIII Pay the Penalty on the Cal
lows Dec. 2nd.


LYNCHBUKG, Va. oct Especial
In the Corporation Court this morning
Judge Christian overruled the motion for
a new trial in the case Of the Common
wealth VS.. John Hancock. colored. charg-
ed with criminal assault and sentenced
him to be hanged on December 2d. The
crime with which Hancock is charged IS
one of the most revolving that has ever
occurred In this city or section. Two lit
tie girls, aged nine and eleven years. are
his victims The crime was committed on
August I'D. and Hancock was arrested "a
few days later. The evidence against
him in the Mayors court was so conclu-
sive that he was sent on 20 the grand
jury without examining more than half
the witnesses against him.
The grand jury promptly returned q
true bin ana the case was set for trial
at the earliest possible day. The Com
mohwealth was assisted by Mr.. John /.
Lee while Messrs. George f. Caskie ana
John q. Hay represented the de-
Tense. The courtroom was crowded
throughout the trial as the gravity Of the
ofiense had worked upon strong sent-
ment against the prisoner The jury af-
ter being out fifty minutes returned a
verdict OF guilty as charged. and fixed
his punishment at death.
Counsel for the defense submitted
motion for new trial on the ground
that the verdict was contrary to the law
and the evidence. and also that a point
In law was involved. Judge Christian an
nounced that he would reserve his de-
cision until to-day
That he did not set the verdict aside
and grant a new trial is strongly com
mended on all sides. There is no doubt
in the minds OF the people that the YER
dict Of the jury was a most righteous one
and they are anxious that Hancock shall
pay the penalty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-04
GREENSVILLE COURT.
The Grand Jury Ignore an Indictment
and the Accused Goes Free.

EMPORIA. VA. oct. 3. Special
GreensvilIe County Court grand jury to-
day found indictments against James
Jackson. for grand larceny. and Aaron
Wyche. for house breaking.
The case against W. g. l. Wyatt
charged with poisoning cattle. which came
no the last term for trial and In which
the indictment was quashed. came up to-
day on a new indictment. but the grand
Jury ignored the same and failed 70 find
a true bill, therefore, Wyatt was discharg-
ed from this prosecution. much 10 the
delight OF his colored friends he being
leader among his race.
After discharging the grand Jury the
court took up the civil docket and d!spos-
ed OF several cases.
The criminal docket will he taken NJ
tomorrow and the court will likely finish
it's session Oh Wednesday.
Mr. II. b. Davis Of Petersburg. and
Mr.. r. p. Buford. Of Lawrenceville. are
visiting attorneys. and Messrs. Bartlett
Roper, John h. Vincent. Lucien Robinson
and W. W. Warren. all from Petersburg.
are prominent business men attending
court to-day
Corporal I've Goodwin, of Company l.
Fourth Virginia Regiment. who has been
enjoying a twenty days furlough at his
home tear Emporia, will return 20 his
company this week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-04
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