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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-31

Good whiskey is both doctor and tonic.
Better looking than many doctors, better
tasting than all medicines. For general
family use, nothing equals whiskey and
\ HARPER Whiskey Is pre-eminently the
family whiskey. Sold by Ford * Stokes
Co.. Astoria, or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-31

Tue West Shore Mills company have just
received large lot Of ar cortWood from
Stella. Wash. which they are Offering Al
very low figures. See advertisement In
another column.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-09-21

The last cars of the King street
line going to Waikiki and Palama
pass the Anchor Saloon. The
cleverest mixologists in the city
are there always to put you up
anything you may desire. Drop
in and take drop before you take
the car. The celebrated Seattle
beer is to be had here on draught.
A full line of liquors including
John Dewar's Scotch, o. p. s.,
ETC., always on hand. The most
exactiup and varied demands can
be satisfied. The Anchor Saloon
is here to please its patrons. =
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-09-21

The pain of burn or scald is
almost instantly relieved by APP
dying Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
1t also heals the injured parts
more quickly than any other treat
ment, aud without the burn is very
severe does not leave a scar. For
sale by alt dealers, Benson, Smith
d Co., General Agents.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-09-21
Millinery and GOWning.
ARTISTIC COMING .{sS:

Ladies are cordially invited to call at
the Arlington Cottage, Hotel street and
inspect designs for artistic gowning
Stylish and perfect fitting studies, IN
the height OF fashion; and specially
adapted to the individual wearcr.
Ladies unable to visit this city are fur.
nished with sketches and samples, and
guaranteed a perfect fit without per.
sonal interview.
MADAME LIE VANWAY, OF S. +.
MRS. ID. L. CHAMBERS, Of n. Y.
zoos.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-09-21

does not really mean what it
seems to, but that they are in
favor of proper and reasonable
expansion of territory of the
United States.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-21
INVESTIGATING COMMISSION.
Members to Meet the President Satur-
day for Conference

Members to Meet the President Satur-
day for Conference
WASHINGTON. Sept. 20.-The Pres
indent is making progress in the mat
ter of the preparation of the commits
sion for the investigation of the con-
duct the war. SO far as ii relates to
the War Department, and ne stated to
members of the cabinet today that he
had so far completed the commission
that he had invited the members to
meet him for a conference at the White
House on Saturday next with the view
to beginning their work next week.
Seven of the nine members of the body
have definitely Indicated their ac-
ceptance of the Presidents invitation
and he expresses himself today us be-
ingvery confident of being able to Sc
cure the services of the other two
gentlemen necessary To complete the
quota of nine by the time set for the
conference. The names of the new men
who have been invited to serve were
not given out.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-21
WARRANT FOR A COP
Officer N. 7. Mallory Charg-
ed With Trespass.
CASE COMES up TODAY
Mr.. A. H. Gilmore Makes Complaint
Against ,he Policeman ana says
He Shot at Him Three Times
Yesterday at Noon. f

Mr.. A. III. Gilmore, who resides on
Roanoke avenue. yesterday afternoon
applied before Justice ]. D. G. Brown
and>~ swore out Il warrant against
Policeman N. T.. Mallory, charging hin,
with trespasS. = 60
OF Chief or Police S. j. Harwoolsaasho
detailed Policeman c. B. Craff0f4
serve it. Officer Mallory was :aTEeSE
and taken before Justice Brown, fsWfy
recognized him to appear in theSPofics
Court this morning at o'clock. ::sE =
There was q sensational rumor fofloat
last evening regarding the cause that
led up to the issuance of the .swarra MT
against the patrolman. 1t is1feported
that Mr. Gilmore went to his home at
noon from the shipyard, where he is
employed. He found the door locked.
Mrs. Gilmore having come over to the
business centre of the city. Accord
ing to the statement of Mr.. Gilmore he
looked through a window into his bed
He found his way into the house and
procured his revolver. In the mean
time Officer Mallory left, but Mr.. Gill
more pursued him and fired several
shots.
Early in the afternoon Mr.. Gilmore
came to the Office of Chief HARDWOOD
and lodged charges against Officer
NlalioFy. Later on ne SWoTe OUT wal
rant against the policeman.
Officer Mallory was not seen last
night, but it is understood that he de-
nieS that Mr.. Gilmore fired at him. The
policeman was doing night patrol duty
on the Acre" but at his request
special policeman was assigned to his
beat last night.
Policeman Mallory is a married man.
and has been on the police force for
the last two years. He was regarded
as an efficient officer.
Officer Mallory has retained Attor-
ney r. NJ Lett as counsel 1t is said
that it will be proven that no shots
were fire, as was stated by Mr.. Gill
more Policeman Mallory. it is said. is
confident of disproving the charge of
trespass.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-21
DEFEATED SPANISH ADMIRAL.
Spanish Ministry Forbids Demonstra
tons Welcoming Cervera Home.

(By Telegraph)
MADRID. Sept. 20.-The workmen of
Bilboa, where the cruisers which be-
longed to Admiral Cervera's fleet were
built. have decided to go to Saratander
in order to. make a demonstration
against the defeated Spanish admiral
on his return to Spain. The govern
ment, however, has taken measures to
prevent the plan being carried out. and
the ministry has forbidden demonstra-
tions welcoming Cervera home.
Captain General Blanco cables from
Havana that he is not In accord with
the Cuban colonial ministry. to which
the government here replied that while
Spanish sovereignty existed in Cuba
he must apply autonomy, and there
government now in Office and appoint
u new one.
The Duke of Tetuan, who was minis
ter for foreign affairs in the cabinet of
the late premier, Conovas del Castillo,
is quoted as saying in an interview:
Senior ConovaS. IL he had lived. could
never have accepted war with the Uni
ted States. Conovas and myself were
convinced that war would lead inevita-
bly, to the ruin of Spain" 80.
Continuing the Duke blamed the lib
erals. who he said could have avertcd
war either by accepting the proffered
good offices of the United States min
lister. General Stewart l.. WoodfOrtl, or
by treating With the insurgents on the
basis of Cuban independence, or by
selling Cuba.
Senior Sagasta," said the Duke of
Tetuan, lis responsible for our dsas-
ters and must be elected from power
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-21
Firemen VIVA Wait Nav Yari,.

Lle%ellyn Lookabili. senior vice-pres-
ident of the Virginia State F'iremen's
Association. has received letter from
Hon. Peter j. Otey. in which he en-
closes a letter from Secretary Of the
Navy John .. Long. concerning his re-
quest in behalf Of the Roanoke firemen
for permission for them to visit any of
the ships that might be at the Norfolk
navy yeard when they go to Newport
News to the convention the last Of this
month. Secretary Long enclosed to
Mr.. Otey a letter from Commodore N.
Fl. Farquhar directing him to show
every courtesy in his power to the eigh-
ty-flve men from Roanoke. This is a
favor on the part Of the Secretary of
the Navy which will be much appreci
ated by the firemen. They will thus
have a chance under the most auspi-
cious circumstances to see some OF the
nations fighting NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Times. Sc q SS.5
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-21
/ RESIGNS THE EGHAaRalANsHIP.
mfr: john II. Liyexry Sviti,sIr1aVa from 4 /,
Democratic Executive Committees.

mfr. john q. Liyexey SSitf:I raw rom fths
Democratic Executive Commi.eee.
Pursuant to the call of Chairman
John G.. Livezey a meeting of the Dem
ocratic Executive -Committe was held
in City Treasurer J. NJ. Curtis Office In
the courthouse last night. The mem
oers present were Messrs. Weston, NJ
A. Hickey, Thomas Watson. Robert
Haley. Henry Booker. Thomas Riley
and John G. LiveZey.
Chairman Livezey rendered his res
isnation to the committee both as
chairman and as a member. stating
that he was unable to devote the proper
time to the duties of chairman and
committeeman. After insisting that
his resignation be accepted the COM
mittee agreed to do so. but not before
a vote of thanks was rendered to him
for his services.
Mr.. John Sheldon Jones was elected
to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Live
Zeys resignation as a committeeman,
and a meeting will be held Friday
night to elect chairman.
No other business was transacted
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-21
BRYAN TO RESIGN.
The Democratic Leader is Not icnam-
ored OF Camp Life.
I T..l.

The Democratic Leader is Not Enam-
ored OF Camp Life.
(By Telegraph.l
KANSAS. CITY. MO. Sept 2O.-A
special to the Star, from Jacksonville,
Fla, says:
Colonel William Jennings Bryan. Of
the Third Nebraska volunteers. will
shortly resign his commission in the
United States army and resume his dis
cussion of public questions. This
statement Is not made unon the author
tty of Colonel Bryan. however. When
asked to express himself on questions of
public interest he said:
You can say that I refuse to dis
cuss any matters connected with poll
tics The army or myself. except that 7
see no reason to change the views il,
regard to expanding the territory of the
United States l expressed in my Oma-
ha speech. made before entering upon
this army life"
This is all Colonel Bryan would say,
except to add:
You might say that / am not SO en-
amored of camp life that would at the
close of the war apply for Il commits
sion in the regular army"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-21
WANTS LABtpRERS.
Mr.. Honan Win Give Employment to NJ en
Who Are Willing to Work. -

MIR. Honan Win Give Employment to NJ en-
Who Are Wilting 10 Work. 4%z
+ Messrs M. Henan e& Son, the con =
tractors who are putting III the sew
erage system, want 100 laborers. and
they are willing to pay the men sf.25
a day.
The contractors have experienced
considerable difficulty in securing la
borers in the city. When they came
here they made an effort to employ
home people.
Finding that he could not get the
necessary number of laborers here, Mr..
Hcnan sent to Philadelphia for a gang
of Italians. Then a mighty howl was
sent up about imported labor. Ne
groes stood around where the Italians
We're digging and muttered because
they did not have Job. The Italians
Quit work last Saturday. and Mr.. IIo-
nan made another effort to employ
home laborers. Some negroes took
their coats off. worked awhile and
quit. 1t does not look as if they want
to work. Mr.. Honan has been compell-
ed to send away for men.
"A gang of laborers arrived last even
ing from Norfolk. and an agent is now
in the vicinity of Richmond looking
for laborers. If man wants work he
can certainly get it..
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-21
srosEwALL HaseADE BANJO com,sc
Tbs Famous DISSEMINATION to Attend tho
FIremanss Convention.

-
FIremanss Convention.
1t is quite probable that the Stone
wall Brigade Band; of Staunton, va.
will be in the city during the annual
meeting next week Of the Virginia
state Firemen'sA Association. Captain
). e. Williams, chairman of the enter
tainment committee, yesterday wired
the band master that the committee
would pay thes4hand's expenses if ..le
organization decided to come to New
port News. - -
While in the :aity the band will give
a concert at Johnson's Opera House.
This historic association was organ
lied in 1855. under the name of the
mountain Sax-Horn Band,'' which
name 1t retained Suntil the commence
ment of the ciyiIswar. at which time 1t
mustered in as the Fifth Virginia Reg
ment Band"
At the first engagement the stonewaN
Brigade had withsthe enemy. the band
ORGANIZED itself into a surgeons corps,
and SO faithfulIyS and intelligentiy per-
formed field ndhospital duties that
Officers and mensrecognized the great
sxalHe Of: theirssSTVices. In all subse-
sSHsHt, battles thesband's devoted minis
-afa@fons were innaauisition and always
promptly and .4aithfuily rendered,
which won forsifSthe proud name of
sStonewall BrigaddsBand by an order Of
ahe immortal Christian soldier. Stone
wall Jackson read on dress parade at
Camp Winder.
4 Af.Appoinat toxSGeneral Grant issued
an order to alloTisthe members of the
bandsto take their instruments home
with them. whichsare now on exhibit
ton ffEtheir bandThall.
The band occupied a post of honor at
the funeral of General Grant. in New
York. and has attended nearly all Of
60
STATIONS in this country, being the only
amateur band recognized by the au
thorities OF the W1rld's Columbian Elk
position. The organization was incor-
porated in 1874 under the laws of Vir-
ginia.
There are five original members still
in active service.
There is very little doubt that tho
Stonewall Brigade Band will attend the
convention. for letters received from
Stanton recentlySta that the men,
bers were willingsta visit Newport News
IL their expenses were paid. The band
is handsomely uniformed and presents
a magnificent appearance. and the mu-
sic it makes is of6the very highest
grade. The band VIII probably lead the
chorus that Will $beSsung by the school
children at thee laying of the corner
stone of the High School building.
With the StonaWall Brigade Band
there will be at.ieast four organizations
IN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Home Band.
Roanoke Machine%Werks Band and a
band from Suffolk.AThe Soldiers Home
Band has been employed to do general
work 1t win sneeH the trains and es-
cort the fremen through the streets OF
the city. and win give an open air con-
cert on the Casino grounds. There will
be plenty of mus,c5Eo enliven the spir-.
its of the laddies. $Saa 4
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-21
EVACUATION. BEGINS
Spanish Troops Leave Porto
Rico for Home.
TWO TOWNS ABANDONED
Meeting of the Coanmissiepers Represent
ing the Two Countries Without Friction.
Influx of American Promoters Seek
Ing Business Opportunities.
NO TOWNS ABANDONED

SAN JUAN. PORTO RICO, Sept To-
delayed in ransmission.)-The evac-
uation OF the outlayng positions by
the Spaniards began today. Aguadilla.
San Sebastian and Lares were aban-
doned by them and the troops of Gen
eral Garretson's brigade and the Elev-
enth infantry moved in and hosted the
American flag. The Spanish troops
from the abandoned positions are be-
ing concentrated at Arecibo. from
whence they will reach San Juan ny
railroad as soon as transportation Is
available. They could not enter the
city before, owing to it's crowded con-
dition
On Wednesday the spaniards will
evacuate the island of Vilques.
where company of American
troops, dispatched from General Grants
brigade has already been landed. The
Spanish troops from the island of Vie
queS Will remain at Humacao until the
Spaniards fall back on the line OF the
military road. Spanish control is now
confined to within line drawn from
Humacao to Abonito and from there to
Arecibo. less than one-third Of the is
land.
The Spanish evacuation commission
ers, at the meeting of the Spanish and
American commissioners today. official
" Informed the Americans that they
had been notified of the sailing from
Spain of two transports intended to
embark troops here. and also that 400
Spanish soldiers will sail from here
tomorrow on a transport which is ex-
pected from Cuba The departing
troops consist OF 200 sick men and 200
members of the engineer regiment
The meeting of the commissioners
was entirely without friction. and it
was owing to the good feeling prevail
|ing-between our soldiers and those Of
Spain that it was decided to allow
the company OF Americans to land at
the island of Vieques before the Span
iards left
It was decided today, in the inter-
est of the order OF the island. to al
low Americans to enter the Spanish
lines and vice versa in pursuit of ma
RAIDERS. This obliterates the neutral
zone and 1t is believed 1t will result
In the complete suppression Of disor-
der at Utuado and other places in the
Interior, and afford protection to ma
tive and Spanish residents alike.
IL; In spite Of the fact that some of them
have been disillusloned, the f1fluxof
|3Anerfcan promoters ntfnuess Most
of them are at Ponce and unable to
reach San Juan, owing to the military
regulations. An agent of the American
Sugar Refining Company is here and
many others are seeking business OPP
portunities. franchises and concessions.
Ali of them are fretting over the I'M
avodable delays.
island is not improving. Almost 2,uyu
men are reported sick. General
Brook is doing all in his power to i'm
prove the condition of the soldiers
and afford them every comfort posi-
BILE. He has ordered every military
tent on the island to be fitted with
flooring.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-21
ALGER AT LEXINGTON.
(By Telegraph


LEXINGTON. KY, Sept 2O-Secre-
tary AlGer and party inspected Camp
Hamilton and reviewed the troops this
morning. Surgeon General Sternberg
praised the division hospital. The bril-
gade OF immunes We're Inspected this
afternoon. After the review Secretary
EAlgers made al short ad dress to the sol
diers. admonishins them to be strong III
their duty to their country. He said
the government had always done and
will continue to do all in it's power for
the enlisted men. He declared the cit
liens instead Of finding fault with the
government should lend their country
assistance by helping the soldiers all
they could. This sentiment was warm
ly cheered and the secretary added that
he was glad to say that he had heard
excellent reports from the citizens OF
Lexington along this line, and he
wanted to thank them for the great
good they had done in furnishing so
sick. and for refusing to practice ex-
tortion on the Well
General Breckenridge spoke next, and
paid Secretary Alger high compliment
as being the most tender-hearted Sec
rotary of War this country has ever
had. He declared that the secretary
was doing all in his power, and was
causing others to do all in their power,
to take the best care of the click and
we'll.
The Secretary left for Knoxville to-
night. He said the condition of the
troops is excellent. Secretary Alger,
when asked by the Associated Press
correspondent about his reported resig-
nation, said:
There is not a word Of truth in it,
that's ALL"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-21
MISS DAVIS REMAINS.
They Will Reach Richmond at 9:05
Friday Morning

They Will Reach Richmond at 9:05
Friday Morning.
NARRAGANSETT PIER. r. T., Sept.
20.-It has been decided that the body
of Miss Winnie Davis. after a brief
service here, will be forwarded 10 Rich
mond. Va. on the train leaving here
at 1910 o'clock Thursday morning.
The journey will be completed at sos
Kingston Junction. r. l., Thursday
morning it will be placed on a funeral
car of the Pennsylvania railroad, at
tached to the Colonial express Of the
New Haven road. The body will reach
Washington at GAS P. M. and leave
that place for Richmond at 1870 A. M.
Friday
The hour for holding the final serv-
Ices has not been decided upon.
MONUMENT TO BE ERECTED.
RICHMOND, VA. Sept. 2o.-At a
meeting of Richmond chapter. Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy. held today.
the following was adopted:
THE Richmond Chapter. Daughters
Of the Confederacy. have. at a meeting
at Lee Camp Hall. September 20. 1898,
erect a monument over the grave OF
Winnie cThe Daughter OF the Confed-
.eracy), feeling sure that this work will
meet with the sympathy of all lovers
of the South Daughters of the Confed-
eracy, Veterans Associations, Sons of
whole country. The said chapter re-
quests that all who desire to join them
in this work Of love, will send in their
names at once. The monument is to be
commenced January /, 1884,
The chapter will attend the funeral in
a body.
RICHMOND. VA, Sept. 2o-The re-
mains OF Miss Winnie Davis will arrive
here Friday morning at O'clock and
will be escorted to st. Paurs church,
where her father worshipped and was
confirmed. They will be placed in the
lecture room and remain there under a
guard Of honor until $3.50 P. NJ, when
the funeral will take place. the inter
ment being in Hollywood. in the Davis
section. Colonel Archer Anderson was
requested to make the funeral arrange
ments, but at conference this after
noon Of the Jefferson Davis Memorial
Association and members Of R. E. Lee
Camp. Confederate Veterans, of which
Miss Winnie was member. it was de-
cided to place the details of the funeral
in the hands OF the camp. These have
not yet been perfected. The active pail
bearers Will be members of the camp
Delegates are expected to attend tlrs
funeral from all parts Of the South.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-21
Mr.. Darl,ne's LIBERAL Donation.

Mr.. ]. A. Hirshberg. member of the
finance committee of the Citizens Ex-
ecutive Committee yesterday re
ceived a letter from Mr.. H. L. Schmelz.
treasurer of the Newport News, Hamp-
ton and Old Point Electric Railway
Co. in which, a check for $50 from Mr..
+. NJ. Darling. president and general
manager of the company, was enclosed.
the contribution being for the purpose
of aiding to entertain the Virginia
State Firemcn's Conventions. Mr.. Hun
ter Harvey also handed a check to Mr..
Hirshberg yesterday for $40 as a
donation
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-21
GENERAL HASKELL's FUNERAL.
IL lBY Telefsra nh -.--- ~

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2O.-The re-
mains of Brigadier General Joseph T.
Haskell. one of the heroes of Santiago,
who died at Columbus. O.. last Sat
urday. arrived here today over the
Pennsylvania railroad. The body was
accompanied by Captain Charles D.
Clay. of the Seventeenth infantry,
grandson OF Henry Clay, and a detach-
ment Of non-commissioned officers from
Columbus barracks, who acted as pail
bearers. The body of the soldier hero
was laid at rest in the Arlington GEM
etery this afternoon with appropriate
military and Masonic ceremonies. in the
presence of a distinguished gathering
including President Mckinley General
Miles. Adjutant General Corbin and
other persons prominent In military
and civil life
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-21
Fishing locp Daisy ON Fire.

While the fishing sloop Daisy was
moored alongside the tug boat Under
writer at the Chesapeake and Ohio pas
senger pier last night about 1 O. clock,
her mainsail and a large part Of her
rigging We're burned. The blaze was
quite large, but no alarm was turned
in. The crews from the tugboats I'm
derwriter and James Smith. Jr., rend :
cred assistance and the flames were
soon extinEuished The origin of the
fire is unknown. but it is supposed to
have occurred from the explosion Of a
lamp.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-21
Meetings Held IN tho County.

The Wise Republicans held district
meetings in the county yesterday and
elected delegates to the county con-
vention. which viii be held at War
wick Courthouse today. NJ. D. Wright
(colored), presided over the Newport
district meeting held in Blood
field. He was elected. a delegate to
the county convention andsis candi-
date for the Craftsmanship. He was an
alternate to the Norfolk convention,
which nominated Mr.. W. 8. Holland,
but sat in the convention as delegate.
Recently he, announced himself as an
independent candidate for Congress.