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Evening journal., 1898-05-18
Changes In senate Committees.

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-By the
changes made yesterday in the repre-
sentation of Democrats on the standing
committees OF the senate Mr.. German
OF Maryland succeeds Mr.. Jones of
Arkansas as chairman Of private land
claims Mr.. Jones succeeds Mr.. Gray OF
Delaware as chairman of additional &C.
commodations for the library Mr.. Gray
becomes chairman Of Revolutionary
claims. vice Mr.. Walthall, deceased. and
Mr.. Faulkner of West Virginia sue
ceeds Mr. Turple of Indiana as chair
man OF Potomac river front improve
ments
Evening journal., 1898-05-18
oervera at Puerto Rico.

PUERTO PLATA, San Domingo. May
l8.-It is reported here that the Spanish
squadron Of four cruisers and two tor
pedo boat destroyers, commanded by
Admiral Cervera. is at Puerto Rico. 1t
Is not yet possible to confirm this re-
port, but whatever its origin, it appears
TO be generally accepted here as true.
Evening journal., 1898-05-18
House Passes Labor RMS.

WASHINGTON. May 1S.-The house
held a brief session yesterday. Two i'm
portant bills affecting labor were pass
ed. one limiting the labor Of persons
employed upon government works and
in government service TO eight hours
daily and the other providing for the
appointment Of a nonpartisan labor
commission 20 consider legislative prob
lens Affecting labor.
Evening journal., 1898-05-18
nIInncanolis on TnrLs island.

BOSTON, May 1S.-A special from
Halifax says: A special cable from
Turks island says the American cruiser
Minneapolis passed through the channel
yesterday morning, steering a south
westerly course. Turks island is north
of San Domingo
Evening journal., 1898-05-18

allow This is the first news received
OF any Spanish warships being on the
west coast Of America The news was
given 70 Captain Leutza by the captain
of a Panama steamer which called at
GuayaQuil
Evening journal., 1898-05-18

Something Just as good" will not
answer. Stick to your point. and when
you ask for goods advertised in this
paper. you can get them.
Evening journal., 1898-05-18

Alert and clear-headed merchants
sell what the public wants and do not
ofrer something else. The buyer is sup
psaed - hnaw bis own needs
Evening journal., 1898-05-18

Take your trade TO the storekeeper
who sells what you want to buy. and
does not wear out your patience trying
70 make you accept something you do
act nan -snase
Evening journal., 1898-05-18
spanish Gunboats at Guayaoun.

SAN DIEGO, Cal. May ls.-Captain
Leutze, commanding the United states
cruiser Alert, now in this harbor re-
ports that there are two Spanish gun
boats Of about 100 tons at Guayaauil.
Ecuador, and that they have been there
much longer than the neutrality laws
Evening journal., 1898-05-18

A wealthy and responsible firm guar
antees its goods that are advertised.
Who stands sponsor for the substitutes
said to be "iust as good"
Evening journal., 1898-05-18
ore and intermediate stationn
Dos .. M, 17.00 night,

,,l,ye Leave Philadelphia, Broad street. for
~ Wilmington sn n (express), $50, 40, 7&, Sa
a4ss 4;g, Al, sos, s.s5 5.5s, 6.i7. SIS. III
u.lO, Lis D. m, and 12.05 night.
Accommodation, 6.4 7.S0, sra. lOK a
% m, % La Jig. 4Oa, 444. s.25. SIS, 1908 an,
Evening journal., 1898-05-18

Schedule in effect May l., 1893.
All trains Illuminated with Pintsch
Evening journal., 1898-05-18
SUNDAY TRAINS.

= TOT PhiIadelphia, (express), Isl. 8.O2. 4.1U
80 SeS' lo1s, n.45 g., m, 1.37. s.O5, 45a6.Oe
Accommodation, 7.Oi, ais a. m lxm
L4o, 400, 5.26 and 1910 D. IN.
Tor Chester (express), 157, 40. Rm
H. % A. ~, l.s7, 3.06, 4.5s. sos, 6.52 and sJs
Evening journal., 1898-05-18

Southern RailWay.-L87 D. m, dail,
pa, Nashville, via Ashevillo and Bo
Springs,
Atlantic Coast Lins.-l2.49 D. m. dali,
sleepers 70 Jacksonville, Port Tampa, Ma
con ana Charleston: 1853 niRht daiiv
sleepers to Richmond and Jacksonville
Chesf peake and Ohio Railway, Eli %. "a.
oauy' dining car and sleepers 10 Cincin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12

aboard and General Lee was under the
personal conduct OF Hon. $. g. McLen-
don. Of Thomasville. Ca, division counsei
OF the liant System.
AT all the stations along the route at
which the special stopped, ovations were
rendered.
MAJOR-GENERAL'S SALUTE.
AT Savannah more than five thousand
people were at the station TO see General
Lee. when the train came I'm. The crowG
was enthusiastic and n short speech was
made by the General. being frequently ap-
plauded AS the train rolled into the sta
tion a platoon OF the Chatham Artillery,
OF which General Lee Is an honorary
member. began firing the Major-Generals s
salute OF thirteen guns. After stop or
some fifteen minutes, the train pulled out
for Washington, where It is said TO ar
rive az about > o'clock tomorrow after
noon.
General Lee and the members or MS
party were completely tagged out by their
long trip. which had been practically de-
void of rest for them. orders were given
hero by the transportation department OF
the Plant system for operations north or
this city TO withhold all Information as 10
the whereabouts OF the train I'm order TO
prevent the consular party being disturb
ed until after a refreshing sleep had
been had. The party retired Immediately
after leaving Savannah.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12
OFFICER ROBERT D. AUSTIN.

property of the citizens Of Richmond had
sought to arrest in his neiarious course.
Not since the wounding OF Oihcer IeIey
lIinor months ago had the feelings OF the
people been so stirred as when the tidlnt7
passed through the city that Mr. Aus,ln
mad lost his life while pursuing the pain
of duty.
The tragedy whereby one Of the best
men Oh the city police force lost MS iiIe
is tho elimination Of q long series OF DUR
glaries. which have kepr the mefchanta
OF Richmond uneasy for days regarding
their possessions and have been source
of much uuoasincss and morNhcalioh I'D
the police force.
Isl, persistent and continuous were
these lawless Tepredations that the ChleI
Of Police held conference WIN aus cap
tains and sergcants. and determined 20
break it up at any cost. How heavy the
cost would Dee they did not realize.
NIGHT FORCE INCREASED.
In order therefore. 10 stamp out at
once this laWlessness, unusual precdu-
tions were taken by the police. Ine
night details were increased ana officers
in citizens dress We're constantly on the
outlook. Saturday and Sunday nights
preparations were made with more than
ordinary care on both these nights
Captain J. B. Angle himself went regu-
larly on duty, and watched untu the
break OF day.
sunday night ~ / o'clock when the
midnight shift from The Second station
went on outy, officers Austin and So
well. both i'm citizens dress, were as
signed 10 the territory laying between
Third and Seventh ON Broad streets, as
well as the cross streets adjacent. 10
was not Ohicer Austin's regular turn, but
80 anxious was he 10 put "a stop 10 the
work of tho burglars that lac volunteered
for duty.
In other sections not far off, were
Ofticers Foster Sutton. Wren and Grit
fin. each in plain clothes. The policemen
patrolled their beats closely. and kept a
keen lookout for the marauders
The hours passed slowly away, but
nothing occurred to break the monotony
OF the dreary vigil until nearly o'clock
when a negro man was seen near the
corner Of Third and Broad streets peep
ing into the windows OF the stores and
trying the doors
In order 10 capture the man, who, the
officers thought, might be one OF the
burglars. they separated, one going TO
Grace and another 10 Marshall street,
while the rest walked straight up Broad.
The negro. seeing them coming ran up
Third toward Marshall. where he was
caught by Officer Sowcll lie was taken
TO the Second station. where he gave the
name of Winston Jones and was locked
up with the charge suspicious charac-
ter" entered opposite his name.
THE MURDERERS.
The officers then returned TO their
beats. and soon afterwards occurred she
bloody tragedy. Mr. Austin, about $3.50
o'clock. was standing in front OF Thai
himer's store, leaning against a pole
and intently watching two negroes who
were coming up the street about a
block of. One was a mulatto the other
very dark Both were young.
Just before the pair reached the corner
OF Fifth they crossed over. Alr. Austin
Continued on Seventh Page)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12

posed TO an attack. inasmuch as Iia-
vana. Cienfucgocs Nucvitas and Santiago
de Cuba arc defended by electric and au-
;omatc torpedocs with a large radius Of
action
The late Senior Canovas Del Castillo,
who paid attention TO these matters de-
cidod In accord with myself 70 send 70
cuba 100 torpedoes. which must have been
placed n those harbors. Chacon. the well
known torpedo expert undertook 10 con-
vey and place these engines.
"I have already said that by sea We
shall be victorious. 1 will give you my
reasons. The first is the excellent dlsci-
pllnc maintained on our warships, tho
second Is that on board the American
vessels as soon AS firing H. opened "a
panic will set in. since u Is common
knowledge that their crews comprise men
OF every nationality. Pitted ship against
chip. then, we have nothing 10 fear.
IMPRUDENT.
III impartial. commenting on this in
teryiew, says:
TO ray those torpedOes are 10 be used
I'm case war should break out IS very
natural. but it is 10 beadmltted that at
this moment the statement constitutes q
t,yo-foId imprudcuce. In the first place.
because IL warns the enemy, and the
enemy being warned il viii DO its best
10 cripple those dcfenccs; and secondly.
because the Jingoes, ayailing themselves
Of the evidence afforded by the Minister
of Marine af the late Senior Canovas. will
assert that one OF the torpedoes ne de-
scribes caused the Maine explosion"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12
Governor and Staff and the Blues to
Turn Out.
REMARKABLE 0VATI0NS ON WAY
Is Expected TO Reach this City
About Eleven O'clock, Though
the Generals Telegram 20
His Wife Says He VIII
be In Richmond ina
the Afternoon.

General Fitzhugh Lee. Consul-General
Of the United States al Havana, will pass
through Richmond ON his way TO Wash
ington to-day
lie seems 10 have changed his mind yes
terday as to the route he would take.
Early in the day Mrs. Lee received a
telegram from him saying he would 60
direct to Washington and hoped 70 be
here by Thursday. About Z o'clock last
evening Mrs. Lee received the following
message from her husband, sent from
Lave Oak Fla;
HIS LAST MESSAGE.
"Will pass through Richmond tomorrow
afternoon. Meet me at the station
The General evidently intended az first
10 make the trip over the Southern rall-
way. bat he is coming via the Atlantic
Coast Line. When last heard from @ an-
eral Lee and party were on Savannah,
Florida and Western private car No. lOl.
While IL cannot be stated just what
hour the General will reach here. il is
quite certain the train will not arrive be-
fore II o'clock He is expected TO travel
on a special from Charleston. His mes
sage 10 Mrs. Lee indicates that he does
not expect 10 be here before noon.
HIS RECEPTION HERE.
There was a conference last night AT the
Governors mansion and il was decided 10
receive the General with appropriate
honors on his arrival In this city. Accord
ing 10 the best information the confer
rces had General Lee will reach here
about II o'clock. Governor Tyler and the
resident members Of his staff will meet
the General at the Union depot The resi-
dent members are Coonels G.. OBJ. Co
wardin. Coulllng SHELTON. Tennant. Car
rugton and Dawson. They viii meet at
the Executive mansion at 10 o'clock and
will be joined by Adjutant General Male,
Assistant Inspector General 10 Lane
Stern. Brigadier General a. L. Phillips,
Mayor Taylor. Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson
and Lieute1ant Croxtou, L. $. a, and
will ride I'm carriages.
The Blues Battalion has been ordered
out 10 escort the Governor. stln and
party TO the Union depot
Owing 90 the late hour when the news
Of Lees coming was received, no other
military organizations could be commun-
Gated with Major CutChins. Of the bat
talon IS out of the city. bur Is expected
TO be here In time 10 take charge Of his
command. Should ne be absent. Captain
Wyatt, of Company D, will be in COM
maud.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12

yVAsr4INcTON ID g.. Apri 1.-THE
,.,.... ~. .t,.. ,,i,,ior. cf the United
l...,., nm. ~,sts
o'"'0' "'''' -i-'' .,-- ,.s...e
with Congress the representative Do"S VI
HE American people.
,,.t.. ,,,. ..l,,rs. tho elected men COM
''"' go" ,....,,
posing lt VIII pursue '"''''''
tonight
The Fore.en Committees OF both houses
i.,.. .l... s,,t,fe.t fr choir coutI.l. and
-.',, ........,, A.. ,n,,r
"l'e que u'il'-. ''''" "'''
respective branches Mh'0 '"eS ''''9''''
should Do the attitude Of toe United
states ON the grave question presented.
t-.,l,. ..,io, l.,. tbe committee ls eApect-
,... a.. ,.,.,. t, looked
co. po' 'A-1'' ".''' ''
for is not no" oeloimih'ole.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12
THE DAY IN BRIEF.

Admiral Marine the canoyas Government said
IN that the hario Of Cuban ports were mined under
the direction Of Canoyas and himself
proclamation said the decree was issued IN difference
wish o the Powers
tis message Mckinley asked TO be
e 20 employ army and end "he intoeabc
codns uexredent until stable
government established The grounds which he based his
r,oeus were of humanity, business and safety
General Richmond this morning route TO Wash
inrton FITTING hon state and city officials The
remarkable showing the strong hold
the Consu-Gcncal Has on the affections Of The people
revolutionary paded the OF Madrid Sunday night but
were suppressed by hundred
Gerron being them
The Consul Philippine Capital has left that place
official correspondence was submitted to Congress part
terrible degradation vivid
impression Of the conditions in Cuba
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12
REMARKABLE 0VATI0NS.
Gen. Lees Enthusiastic Greetings
Along the Route.

Along the Route.
WAYCROss, CA. April 1l.-Eyery sta
tion along the route OF Consul-General
Ices special train layishc1 appreciltivo
tributes upon him. The country Tor miles
i'm the interior furnished ardent admirers
who came in carts. wagons aud on horse
back Ladies filled the car with hand
some bouquets, accompanied by missiyes
expressive of their admiration
Where is Lee was the cry from
Tampa 10 this place and until he made
his appearance the crowds could hardly
control their impatieucc. Whenever the
General stepped % the rear platform, out
bursts OF applause greeted him.
AT JASPER.
Before reaching Jasper. Fla, three nun
dred messages were received on the train
urging him TO make his appearance so the
peoplc could see him. Arriving there the
local militia and veterans, with a large
crowd met him.
"a thousand welcomes 20 General Lee
as a brave man: thousand welcomes TO
our old Confederate comrade; a thousand
welcomes to YOU. sir. for your admirable
official course as our consul az Havana,
said one OF the gray-haired men.
Of thank YOU SIR said Lee, Tor your
kind expressions. thank the American
UFunie Tor the COMMENTATOR tH'f 't'''
shown Tor my administration as your
consul-general. have never really
known until to-day how united the people
are sanctioning my course.
Ia the afternoon he cndeavored 10 get
some sleep but iJ was Impossible. me
crowds would besiege the train and even
attempt 20 force the doors of the private
car I'm their frantic efforts 10 see the
popular General. one man, veteran
said: q,
- am sixtv-two years old. but all |
want to do is 90 sound the bugie ana
viii he with YOU saddle and boots. Don't
nut Il or too long. General Let us go
10 haul down the Spanish nag.
This sentiment was general all along inc
line. 80, .,,,orcA
JOHNSTON, GA, April ll.-Waycross
exceeded all previous points on siFluS
General Lee an ovation. As the speo'o,
train rolled through the railway yard
o,.crv whistle and bell pealed forth n
,,,olcorno Cannon roared and musketry
,attled while four thousand wildly excit-
"a pcrsons frantically- crowded up to the
car. ,,,.. ,-ou, .h,
cor and rns introduced 20 the crowd by
Colonel ). g. McLendOn, OF Georgia. IN
the following words: a..
"As long as human history is feau' ths
name of Lee will shine out as a peacoH
lleht on the shores Of truth ana hohor
and courage. This gentleman, is tltz-
hugh Lee, Of America
An afternoon paper in big scare heau
announced Lee for President IN 1870
The special train will reach Washing
ton about 2 o'clock tomorrow
A TRlUMPHAL TRIP
SAVANNAH GA, April n.-General
Lee arrived at $3.50 o'clock after what
might be termed n triumphal trip from
port Tampa. which place ne left early
this morning.
The trip was made by special tram.
the tender OF the Plant system, General
superintendent Bradford Durham. VINO
was at Tampa. ordering the special ana
turning his private ear over 10 the Con-
sul-General and his party.
General Lee was accompanied Dy VICE
Consul-General springer ard Capt. Bark
er. Consul al Sagua La Grande. Two or
three newspaper correspondents were
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12
SHOT DEAD BY
A NEGRO BANDIT.
Officer Robert D. Austin
Murdered
WHILE AT HIS POST.
He Was Trying to Arrest a Criminal
on Broad Street,
THE WRETCH MADE HIS ESCAPE.
A Man Answering to His Description
Seen at Gordonsvillc Trying toGcta a
Coat and Hat--Whcn the Train
Approached Orange Tie
Leapcd or and Sought
Shelter in the Woods.
THE WRETCH MADE HIS ESCAPE,

officer Robert d. Austin. Il man abso-
lutely without fear who was wIthal
gentle as a woman. and beloved by an
who knew him. lies cold in death at The
home Of dis bro,hertn-law, Detective
Sergeant \. NJ Tomnnson his body
mu,natcd 1y four wounds inflicted by
bullets from the pistol Of a negro Grim
inal. whom he, in an effort to save the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12
GEN. LEES CORRESPONDENCE,
Terrible story Of Crime, Cruelty and
Starvation Told 10y Consuls.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 1.-THE
consular correspondence with regard 10
the situation I'm Cuba, which was trans
mitted to-day. was prepared I'm response
to resolutions of inquiry adopted by the
House and Senate. The reports deal with
the distress and suffering which exists
I'm AN the districts. but General Lee re-
ports quite fully upon the decrces Of the
Government with regard 90 autonomy
and other political phases OF the situa-
uou.
SOME OMITTED.
I'm preparing the correspondence for
transmission 20 Congress, considerable
portions of tho important communica-
Continued on Second Page)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12

MADRID. April 1.-The Hcraldo de
Madrid. publishes an interview with Ad-
miral Beranger former Minister OF Ma
rne. in the course OF which DE expressed
his confidence in the ability OF the Span
ish navy TO win I'm the event or q war with
the United states.
MINES IN HARBORS.
There is no fear" said Admiral Be-
ranger "or our Cuban ports being ex-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12
NEW ORLEANS AT HALIFAX
Both She and the san Francisco Short
rCOal-Stormy Trip.

HALIFAX, y. s., April 1.-THE Amer
lean men-of-war san Francisco and New
Orleans formerly the Brazilian cruiser
Amazonas. arrived here al II O'Clock short
Of coal Both vessels left London on the
7th ultImo and had stormy passage
during the last days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12
DR.. Rrigg. Leaves the Church.

NEW YORK. April lit IS believed
that the last chapter in the famous DR..
Briggs case has now been concluded. At
a meeting OF the New York Presbytery
to-day "A letter from Or. Briggs was read
Withdrawing from the Presbyterian
Church. The resignation was accepted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON, April 1l.-Forecast for
Tuesday.
For Virginia-Fair preceded by rain on
the coast in the carly morning; northerly
winds
North Carollna-Fair weather northerly
winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12
RANGEOF THERMOMETER.

The following was the range OF the
Thermometer al The Times office yester-
Il i. NJ, -: o. p. 81, -; midnight 40.
Average. Az.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12
To
INTERVENE
With Force is What
Mckinley Asks.
RECOGNIZING CUBA
Not Advisable Until Stable GoV-
ernment is Established.
>
IN The CAUSE CT HUMANITY
This is the First Ground
for Action.
MAINE DISASTER REFERRED TO

As Being Still the Cause Of DIPLOMATS
Correspondencc-It Shows That an
Intolcrabie Condition of Affairs
Exists in Cuba-Brief History
of the Ncgotiations-An-
drew jackson Quoted
I'm Support of Argu-
ment Against
CubanRecog.
milton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12

IN A B0ASTFUL TALK.
Placed By CanOvas and Himself, Says
Beranger.
CENSUREO BY THE IMPARCIAL

For What Constitutes n Two Fold I'M
prndcncc-Warns the Enemy and
Afords Evidence that the Maine
Was Blown IN 10y one ofthe
Torpcdoes-Would Amer
leans he Ranicky?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12
CONGRESS
IS AT SEA
Course That Will BGPuT-
sued is Unknown.
DIVIDED JUST NOW.
Strong Sentiment For Reco8ni-
ton Of Insurgents
PREVAILS IN BOTH HOUSES,
General Lees CorreSpOn-
denCe is Submitted.
TERRIBLE STORY OF SUFFERING
PREVAILS IN BOTH HOUSES,
General Lees CorreSpOn-
denCc is Submitted.
TERRIBLE STORY OF SUFFERING

Rcconccntradocs Even Refused Fire
10 Cook tho Little Food They Had.
Barbarity in It~ Most Rcpulsivc
Form-A Plot 90 XIII Amer
leans I'm Case ofiutCrvcu-
tion 10y This Country
Asked for ships ~
Key West-COr-
rCspondcncc
withheld
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CONTINUED on Second Pagc)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-06-14
POST OFFICE AT CAVITE.
The Question of its Establish
ment is Under Consideration.

Washington, June S.-The estab-
lishment of United States Postoffice
at Cavite, Philippine Islands, is under
consideration by the Administration.
All the mail matter of the officers and
men on board the ships of Admiral
Dewey's squadron is being sent to the
United States Consul at Hong Kong,
whence it is forwarded to Cavite.
The mail has been heavy, and Consul
General Wildman, finding that he
could not handle it satisfactorily and
anticipating a great increase in its
volume after the army forces reach
the Philippines, asked the State De-
partmeDt for assistance. The Navy
Department was informed of the diff
ficulty, and has sent an official COM
munication to the Postoffice Depart.
ment asking that postal clerk be de-
tailed for service in the consulate. If
this method of handling the mail
proves inadequate, postoffice, such
as those to be provided with the mill
tarY forces in Cuba and Parto Rico,
will be established at Cavite.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-06-14
A Great Berry Section.

From St. Joseph, Clark county,
Ind, fifty miles north, there is hardly
a farmer but has q berry patch of sew
eral acres and peach orchard, most
of them being situated on the knobs
of southern Indiana. Borden, in
Clark county, is one Of the greatest
fruit centers in the State, strawber-
ries, raspberries, blackberries, peach
es and almost every variety of fruit
being shipped from that town in sea-
son. During the fruit season commits
sion houses from all over the country
have agents in the fruit section and
prices are regularly posted. This
year has been an unusually prosper
GUS one for the fruit growers, the
crop being large one and the prices
fair.