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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16
BROOKE BEFORE
THE COMMISSION.
He Says the Criticisms Of the Water
at Camp Thomas Were GrouadIess'l
AN INSPECTORS REPORT UNTRUE
He VIII Cour, Martial the Sian IL He
Is Given His Name Unless the Com'
mission Protects Him-He In
spcctcd the Camp Himself

WASHINGTON, December l5.-Major-
General John r. Brooke testified before
the War Investigating Commission To-
day. He denied reports as TO the unsat-
fsfactory condition Of affairs at ChicNd-
snauga. General Brooke said that ne had
nothing 10 do with the selection Of the
camp ground. but being assigned mere
ne made IL his business TO look after me
water supply and 70 see that the neces-
sary sanitary regulations were compheu
with
WATER WAS GOOD.
Jta Sail positively that the criticisms
nj The cave Spring water supply were
.yroundless He made strenuous efforts
20 regulate tho entrance OF hucksters TO
tina camp. and as "a result OF this ne
said that the sick report fen on from
80 to 30 per cent.
II deem a proper 10 say continued
General Brooke. 'in controNefSloh OF
certain reports that I have heard that
da inspect the camp sinks ana kltchehs
continuously ., .,,,o
He considered the army encanlpVu tnelo
well supplied. but complained OF the poor
equipment Of the volunteers ""eh '"0'
reached the camp. , MA,
WORLD COIrRT-MARTlAL HIM.
Covernor Beaver read report IRON
rames parker. sanitary inspector OF the
T,welfth New York Volunteers detailing
an u,,nrintoblv disgusting state OF sani-
tarv AFFAIRS AT Camp Thomas during
ce9eral PROXIES incumbency and Cen
eral brooke was asked what he had 10
say regarding it. ,.,...u g.. not
81 viii say" he replied, that II Is not
fonfv untrue. bat II you VIII give me =
copv OF that report ! VIII see tnat .,i''1
young man goes before a ooui IN 80 ..c,-
1900 in his testimony by this COM
mission"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16
Winners at New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. l5.-Nineteenth
dav Crescent city Jockey Clubs winter
meeting. Wether clear; track slow anu
1umpv. Himtine and Abuse were the win
ming faVoritcs.
FIRST race-selling. mile and one-siX-
teenth-Colonel Frank @ to p first
school Girl Us 10 / and TO u second
Fenneath e TO y third. Time 1853.
second race-six furlongs-Himtine %
70 - first. Free Hand 90 10 l and 10
u second, Lost Time 60 10 - third. Time,
LII IL.
Third race-seiling. mile and one-six-
teenth-Clay Pointer % to p first, DeBride
(25 to l and 90 u second Mariu & TO u
third. Time. 1852 IL,
Fourth race-handicap. six furlongs-
Ahuse q to iO) first. Sailor King. & 10
and OUT second. Rec Mitchell (25 TO y
third Time, 1:l6 H.
Fifth race-selling, one mile-Dr. Marks
G TO % first Eight Bells g TO and ouD
second. Lady Fitzsimmons q TO y third.
Time. 147 IA.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES VIA
L., l.. ANDP. Il. u.

The Richmond. Fredericksburg and Pc
tomac Railroad Company will sell tickets
at reduced rates between all points on its
line on account Of Christmas Holidays,
based on a fare and one third for the
round trip. Rate 10 Washington, {tSS'
to Alexandria. $3.50; 20 Fredericksburg'
$3.50 for the round trip.
These tickets will be on sale December
22G 10 26th and December Goth TO Janu-
airy a. inclusive good to return untl
January 4. 1899. To students of schools
and colleges these tickets Will be on sale
from December 10th TO 25th inclusive,
upon presentation OF certificates signed
by their principal, superintendent or pre-
sident
Tickets FOR sale at Byrd-Sireet station
or az office OF Richmond Transfer Com
pany. g03 east Main street.
X. i. TAYLOR
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16
A WITNESS GETS
HIMSELF IN JAIL
lContlnued from First ragel

must have been slightly behind his vic
tim. .
next introduced in evidence. and the ma
ture OF the wounds Indicated thoie Guy
were fully explained. -
Or. Croxton was very closely quesuoh
ga nv MIR. Montague. and the polh'
brought out that the erect OF Vlo
wound In Moores left arm would nav
boon 10 weaken or paralyse II. Which
wo,,ld have rendered II practically IN
noss,ble for him TO retransfer the TIN
from his left hand TO his rlsht aitei ''o
shooting. -.,e,,r,-r,
THE DEFENCE WORSTED.
-, caith a. the cross-examination Of
DIR CroxtOn. tried 20 MAKE nun "'",'t
thot when a man put his right hand IN
"a bin-nocket his left shoulder wouiu
he thrown forward. The physician, how
80 adhered 10 the statement that such
w. nossible bat not probable, ana was
No, he c,,se when he himself tried the
evneriment Or. CroXton proved very
hard proposition for the defence MT
smith being considerably worsted by MN
Or Croxton was on the stand about an
hour and hair. ana was queSloHeu 10y
both sides ad libitum.
Wr CAN'T of Campbell & Co, who
took the photograph OF Moore's BODY.
Identified the same and explained that
his instrument had been to the rear
whom the picture was taken, and almost
az right angles. .,..1a &,
taking the photograph Of Moores pody'
testified to the same effect as AT lho
former trial
Mr.. j. T.. Herring. who was AZ WORN "n
the Siegel house on the day or the Kill
ing was then examined, ana too ,he
sone story as before, nothing new ne
ing brought ont. No weapon was loun"
on Moore's body. he said ~
Mr. f. ]. Caudle. who assisted In brirB-
Ino, Noore's body to Richmond. testineo
that the deceased had no weapon MT
Frank a. Bliey was recalled and tesu
fled 20 the same effect.
NJ I II. pollard. who was one or the
first 70 get to Moore when he fell from
his buggy. and rennie Duvai. who went
with him. both testified without anything
new being brought out.
The next witness WIS Charles AhoeI-
son. the colored man. in whose buggy
CSo-,cr was sitting when he had an alter
cation with Moore two days before ne
shooting. lie came into court with his
head extensively tied up I'm a white cot
ton handkerchief. and gave his version
of the dispute practically without change.
although his mind had 80 be refreshed
several times before he began his mar
rative
He told how Moore had accused Car
ter Of telling tales on him how Carter
had called him liar: and how Moore
had then warned Carter to come on his
place no more. 10 which the latter re
piled he would keen coming until he paid
him the g he owed him.
Mr. Albert a. Wells who was an en-
ploye of Mr. Moore testified as 10 the
meeting between Moore and Carter on
Thursday prior 90 the shooting, and
also 10 the fact that Carter cane 10 the
Siegel building every few days while It
was under construction just TO look
around
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Wells testi-
mony court adjourned until this morn
INC at II O'Clock and the Jury was taken
to the Imperial Hotel for the night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16
COL. BRYAN'S RESIGNATION,
His Superior Officers All Endorseu IL
with Resret-The Acceptance.


WASHINGTON, Dec. little War
Department to-day made public the ioi-
lowing letter from Colonel w J. Bryan
resigning his commission as volunteer
officer: Docor,-
her 10 1S9S.-To Adjutant General l. >
A Washington, ID. c.. Sir-lhe us
matches from Paris announce thar the
terms Of the treaty between the Chlleo
states and Spain have been iuny asie gu
upon and that the commissioner WIN
sion the same as soon as 1t can De en-
e~rossed Relieving that under present
conditions l can be more useful 10 my
country as a civilian than as a soluler'
I hereby tender my resignation 10 take
effect Immediately upon its acceptance
RepecffntIy. etc. ". j. Bhf An.
Colonel Third Regiment =, NEBRASKA
Volunteer Infantry.
The letter bears the following endorse
ment from the Division ana corps COM
manders under whom Colonel bryan
served: ~.
FIRST endorsement: Headquarters First
Rricade. First Division. Seventh Army
Corps. December 10, 1898. Respect
fultv forwarded. II is with sincere
re.,ret that the First Brigade should lose
Inc services Of so efficient an officer.
(Sgned) W. II. MApiN /,
Colonel First Texas Volunteer Infantry
Commanding.
second endorsement: Headquarters
First Division Seventh Army Corps De-
cember 10. 1898: 1T Is with regret That
this resignation is forwarded, approved
Colonel Bryan's regiment. the Ihird Ne
braska Volunteer Infantry. IS IN hlsh
state Of efficiency and discipline. ana his
ff- been
ing. .,.,,...,.o>-
Bricadier-General L. 5. V. Command
ing.
Thi~d endorsement: Headquarters l. 2.
Forces. Camp Onward. December 10. lSiS:
Respectfully forwarded. approved. !
,eenlv regret that Colonel Bryan Is call
ed on to tender his resignation. | con-
our in what IS said In the foregoing en-
dorsemonts. ..-,,s,.r,
Nfaior-Generai Commanding.
Fourth endorsement: Savannah. De
cember 10. 1898: Having turned over the
command Of the troops here 10 General
Keifar. T will not be prevented as Col
oneI Pryan's former commander on the
eve Of my departure for cuba. from
saving greatly regret that the Colonc
has decided 70 sever his relations with
nv Seventh Corps. for our relations nave
been very agreeable. and he has ever
been most faithful and conscientious In
all duties conhded 10 him
(SigrCd) FI1IHOGH LEE
Maior-Gcneral 4. s V.
Accented by order Of the President
r. 4. Alger. Secretary Of War, Deem
Der - 1855
The response 10 the letter was con
tanned I'm the following telegram. dated
washington. December u 1893: Colonel
w. Jennings Bryan. Third Nebraska Vol
unteer Infantry. through Corps Com
mander savannah Ga: Resignation
received and accepted. (Signed) III. c
Corbin. Adjrtant-General
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16
QUARANTINE OFFICER.
uot Fight On at Newport News--Io TX
tend Corporate Limits.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Dec. lo'-Spec
10, rho night for the appointment ou
>'sarent.ne officer for this port TO pe
,1nade en- March by the Governor IS az
rasdv an i'm earnest. thsre being ~ letsl
seven candidates I'm the field lHcluulls
the present occupant, DIT a. :. JONES
who has held the position lot the pas
tbIrtaen wears. The other Candidates are
M W. Hobson. who was Or. Jones
cssistant until several days ago. ohi
Drs ". w. Warmer, W. Il. cooper
Greasy. Ayler. and jeffrey.
Each candidate has his own ioioWlHs
here. of course. and is using IT, Other
candidates will pro baby enter the race
before II IS over. and some OF those meh-
tened may withdraw. =,
The appointment Of DIR. Thomas NJ.
Taylor as assistant OF DR.. Jones, mas
created some comment here, II being
,,rqed that the new assistant quarantine
oficer IS not a resident as the law con-
strues the term. ard therefore not en-
titlsd TO the appointment. DR.. Jones
states that DR. Taylor became resi-
dent as soon as he moved 10 this city
from Richmond and hung out his single
There is q move On foot 10 extend the
corporate limits Of the city. and petit
fion 10 that effect will probably be pre-
sented to the next Legislature. II Is
urged by the advocates of the plan that
the citys limits ought TO extend TO Sal
ter's Creek on the southeast, and 10 the
c. & o. Old Point branch on the north.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16

GEN. BROOKE WILL Be GOVERNOR
while Ludlow Is Nominally Subordi-
nate TO Him He VIII Exercise All
the Civil Functions or Havana
Under Presidential Authority

. WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE War De-
partment to-day made public the formal
order providing for the military govern
ment Of cuba. The notable feature OF
the order is that Major-GeneraI Ludlow,
who is designated as military governor OF
Habana city. while nominally subordl-
nate to the division commander General
Brooke. is apparently charged 10 exercise
all the civil function in that place
under the direct authority Of the Presl-
dent.
LEES FUNCTIONS MILITARY.
General Lees functions appear 10 De
limited TO those of a strictly military
character. although II is said at the war
Department he may be eventually
charged with all the duties, civil as Wen
as military Of the government OF pro-
vince The text Of the order Is as FOL
lows:
War Department,
Washington, d. c.. Dec. 1S.
BY direction of the President:
A division 10 be known as the DIVISION
OF Cuba. consisting Of the geosraph'oai
departments and provinces OF the lslahd
~ cuba with headquarters I'm the city
- 1Iaba,a Is hereby created under COM
,oand Of Maior-General John II. Brooke,
H. s. A.. who. In addition to command
NJ the troops in the division. Will eNer-
cise the authority of military governor
Of the island.
LUDLOW FOR HAVANA
Maior-General Fitzhugh Lee, L. 5. W
oorrmanding the Seventh Corps, Is as
tened ia the immediate command OF All
me troops in the province Of havana
~ General William Ludlow, L. ;. v,
i. doeignoted as the military governor
~ the CITY of Havana, and VIII repoi
direct 10 the division commander re l.
charged with all that relates 10 oollec-
,fon and disbursements OF revenue OF
the mort and city. and IT'S police, san'a-
ton and general government under such
regulations as may be prescribed by the
President Ecrp
fSigned, x. y. 49, " -
Tho commands Of military departments
Of the Division of cuba commanded by
cc,oral brooke. so far as decided upon,
are as follows;
MILITARY COMMANDERS.
Department of Pinar Del Rio, Briga-
dier-General William G. Davis; Puerto
principe General L. II. Carpenter; De-
rartrneut Of Santa clara, General simon
Snvder. Department Of Santiago, Gene
roI Leonard Wood. This leaves the
nrovinces Of Havana and Matanzas I'M
provided for. ..
These commands probably viii be leit
omen until the return of the President
from the South. but the probabilities are
strong that Major-General Lee Will tbe
assigned TO the Department OF havana
and Maior-Gcnerai j. II. wilson 10 mo
command OF the Department OF Ma'ah-
Zas. ~
o,tv in difference with the authorizes
for several DAYS past. will leave for
Cuba in ample time to be on hand when
tho United States government takes
formal possession Of the island on New
Years DAY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16
SlGSBEE MISSES HIS SHIP.
The Texas Sails for Cuba W thout hih
Also the Brooklyn.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Dec. lo-Spec-
ial-There was not a little surprise AT
Old Point this morning when captain
Charles S. sigsbee, of the Texas, walked
into the Chamberlin II was supposed that
the gallant captain was on his Nessel
nearing Havana about the time that ne
made his appearance at Oid Point 0ut
IL seems that he missed the snip, ana
hurried hither from Newport News 10
eaten the Brooklyn, missing that also.
INST how such a remarkable state OF
affairs has come about lies between can
tain Sigsbee and the Navy Department
Ordinary men ashore do not exactly I'M
derstand how a captain can first miss
his own vessel. and then cruiser
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16
CUTS THAT ARE DEEP,
A Combination of Christmas and Clos
ing Out Sales Makes Low Prices
indeed.

II IS worth while visiting Meyer Sycle,
1t No. 100 east Broad street while shop
ping for Christmas. Tor ne is closing out
his business. and hundreds OF real bar
gains are right there and are being picked
up fast. The goods are new and reliable.
and at such prices that can be comfort
ably reached by an. The stock consists
OF an elegant assortment OF silks and
black and col0red dress goods. Cloak
ings, capes aid ci0aks FOR the children.
underwear hosiery. umbrellas. handNer-
chiefs. rugs. mattings. wrappers fancy
goods, toys and everything that such a
store usually contains.
Mr. Sycie early IN February will go
into a new business and cannot carry a
single department he now has, and IA
consequence is making big cuts In the
price lists. Some prices have been cut
right IN half and others even deeper.
In tho toy and book department Mr.
Sycle has almost cut IN half the cost and
offers new goods In this line al such
prices. The store is being well patron
lied and many bargains axe being taken
away.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16
AGAINST STANDING ARMY.
The Federation of Labor Opposes the
proDosition Almost Unanimously

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Dec dat It's
annual convention to-day the American
Federation of Labor declared, by almost
a unanimous vote. against standing
army in the United States, which Is IN
reality recognized as a protest against
expansion of the spirit Of imperialism
as II was termed by the delegates.
This action was taken after four hours
OF debate on every phase of the question.
Before adjournment President Gompers
read a telegram from Atlanta Ga, stat
ing that the trade unionists there had re-
fused 10 take part in a Peace Jubilee pa
rade. from which cOlored trade uninnists
had been excluded. and concluded with
the words: "The color line is not drawn
i'm labor unions in the South
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16
VERY COMPLETE LINE.

Jurgen's Large Salesrooms Are full
to Overlooking Dreams In Furni-
tire.
Charles C. Jurgen's Son, No. i2i east
Broad street, has his store brimfui Of
suitable Christmas gifts. and invites the
people OF Richmond 10 come and see for
themselves Il complete line OF everything
up-to-date and frst-class in the furniture
line.
The store presents refreshing sight
all dressed up for the holiday, with new
goods bought especially for this season
by experienced buyers. There are no JOB
lot Old stock goods TO De offered, but an
bright new ideas I'm furniture
real nice present, an acceptable one
with that use side 10 -. can be selected
from an elegant assortment OF Rockers,
I'm all styles and prices A speciality In
this department il a Rocker OF splendid
pattern, IN mahogany on golden oak. with
the new saddle seat Another pretty
piece Of furniture. and suitable present
at comfortable 20 reach price, can be
selected from a collection OF oval en-
dorsed Curio or Parlor Cabinets. This
Is. indeed. 4 pretty article. and would set
off the drawing room TO an advantage
IL is made OF good wood. and artistlcally
furnished i'm brass and plush.
The table department is fun OF hints.
and the prices are very reasonable. There
are some beautiful little Bamboo Tables.
just the thing for the ladies' work-busket.
or nice size solid oak table that would
be acceptable.
a line Of Parlor Cabinets designed espe-
cially for Jurgens and the season. Is COM
pletc and up-to-date. and embraces every
STYLE and an right prices gtdphoardz
china cases. bufets. extension tables and
the like in great variety are 10 be found
here.
The usual stock Of Chamber Parlor.
Dining and Sitting-R0om Furnishings q
new and complete. as is the elegant limo
OF Carpets and Mattings, all inviting in-
spcctf0n.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16
THE COMMITTEE
MAY VISIT US.
lcontfnned from FIrst Page)

the harbor Of Richmond forty or fifty
men would be all that was necessary
The committee was asked to appropri-
ate at least $4,000 for immediate use IN
the improvement Of the James.
This is the membership OF the Commit
tee on Rivers and HarbOrs who may VISIT
Richmond:
Theodore Z. Burton. of Ohio. CHAIR
man. Henry \. Cooper. Of Wisconsin;
william +. Barrett Of Massachusetts,
Walter Reeves OF Illinois; Blackburn 3.
Dovener. Of West Virginia: hoseWeh T.
Bishop Of Michigan; Ernest +. Acheson'
OF Pennsylvania Page Norris. OF Mime
sofa: William J.. Ward. of New YORK
Thomas Q. Catching. Of Mississippi; Ru-
fus +. Lester. Of Georgia. John II. Bank
head of Alabama. Philip -. McCulloch'
Of Arkansas: Albert ;. Berry OF Ken
lucky: stephen VI. Sparkman. of Florida;
Thomas u. Bal, " Texas.
When Secretary Long was seen by the
delegation he scented much Interested IN
their scheme for bringing vessels az
League Island Yard TO Richmond ana
promised to take the matter under I'D
viscment
Mr. 5. W. Travers returned here last
night. He was much pIeased Win lHe
manner ia which The committee received
and listened 10 the Richmonders. He Is
exceedingly hopeful that the Committee
on Rivers and Harbors will visit Rich
mond.
Assistant Secretary Allen, Of the Navy
promised the gentlemen from Richmond
that his Department would carefully In
vestigate the advantages James river Of
fers as a place Of rendezvous for naval
vessels
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's
Citizens and Other Matters.

The Chancery Court adjourned yester-
day to the first Monday in January.
Mr. Joseph r. Fudge treasurer OF Alie-
ghany, IS at Mnrphy's.
Hon. w. t. Reddy is In Washington
and will be absent until Monday.
DR.. Hoge passed a comfortable day
yesterday, but last night suffered consid-
erabiy from shortness or breash. Ills
condition Is not materially changed, now
ever.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16
Bedford COuntv.

MONTVALE VA, Dec 15.-Special.-
The Sunday school OF Montvale NJ. T.
church anticipate a pleasant time on
Christmas-EVe. when large tree or
evergreen will be laden with presents
and confections 10 be distributed TO both
teachers and scholars.
The merchants here are making large
shipments OF dressed fowls 10 Lynch
burg Richmond and Baltimore.
Ice Is being housed here from two ana
a half 20 three inches thick.
The ladies of the Parsonage Society OF
the NJ T.. church al Bedford have treated
their pastor. Rev. MIR. Shackfofd, 10 a
handsome carpet for his chamber.
The thermometer al l.. NJ, the l4th'
was degrees above zero.
Mrs. Robert Harvey was unable 70 leaNe
for Richmond with Hon. Addison Maupin,
but IS quite sick at the residence of her
late husband.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16
A Warrant for Esterhazy.

LONDON. Dec 1.-THE Paris cores
pondeut O. the Daily Chronicle says: a
Warrant was issued to-day Thursday for
she arrest OF Count Fcrnandia Ester
hazy. II is asserted that Prince Victor
Napoleon stayed AZ the house OF an lm-
perfaitst adherent tin the Avenue Hoche
from wednesday 10 Scnday last and
that while there he had confcrtnces with
General Mfcier. Minister OF War in the
cahiret tLder which Dreyfus was con-
dernnea. and Paul De Rouide. the anti
RevoiutiOnist.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES 1898
90 VIA ATLANTIC COAST LINE.

On the above account the Atlantic
Coast Line will sell tickets between
points on its line and connections east
Of the Mississippi and south Of the POto-
mac river at rate Of one and one-thifd
first~class fare for the round trip. sell
ing dates, Dec p. p. "A. p. %. 30 and
81. 1925. and January l. and 2, 1893
Tickets will also be on sale for teachers
and students OF schools and colleges,
Dec. II 10 p. inclusive, at above rates,
upon presentation Of certificates from
presidents or principals of such institu-
tons. Final limit OF an tickets January
[ INg
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
The National League Begins its An
nuai Session in Baltimore.

BALTIMORE. Dec. 1jThe eighteenth
annual convention OF the National civil
Service Reform League began in this
city to-day. George McAnanee. OF New
York. was elected secretary, and a. S.
T'risSell. Of New York, treasurer An
Executive Committee was also chosen.
TIE remaining Offices will be filed to-
morrow in the evening at Lehman's
Hall. Hon. Carl Schurz president OF the
League. delivered his annual address.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16
Mobile Reaches Havana.

HAVANA, Dec. l5.-The United States
transport Mobile arrived here this even
ing with Briagdier-General Willston and
STAFF. the I2lst Indiana, and the Third
Battalion of the Third Illinois the Signal
Corps detachment, and the headquarters
Of the First Brigade OF the Second Di-
vision of the Seventh Corps.
while a detachment OF the Third ILL
nois was AT breakfast at the San Jose
wharf. the men invited detachment OF
the Spanish guard to join them. The in
vltation was declined at first. but finally
accepted. mutual compliments passing In
sign language.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16
4 Soldier Murdered.

MACON. GA. Dec. l5.-Prlvate james
EIIis, OF Company /. Third North Caro-
lima, shot and killed Robert Thomas OF
the same company. this afternoon about
O'Clock while the regiment was holding
dress parade and then fed. He was soon
captured, handcuned and Is nov safe In
the guardhouse, and will be tried Tor his
life by the General Court Martial, which
now is I'm session here.
No other trouble prevails the cause
Of the shooting was financial aHalr.