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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
THE TALBOT LEAVES HAVANA.

Key West. Fla. May II (SpeciaD.-H NJ 8.
Talbot. training ship Of the British Navy.
which arrived at Havana about a week ago. left
there this morning. When the Talbot put in
20 the hiockaded harbor IL was reported that
her mission was 70 take away all English sub
jects who feared tho results Of n bomba rdment.
when spoken this morning. however she re-
ported that she had none such board Her
captain declined To- give any Information to
fLe conditions in Havana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
DIARY OF THE WAR.
Feb'ry...l5 MAINE BLOWN UP.

Febry..l5 MAINE BLOWN UP.
II Court OF Inquiry appointed
q Inquiry begun:
March. Fifty million dollar bill for National De-
fence introduced in House.
Bill passed by House.
Bill passed by Senate
Is Maine Inquiry report sent to Congress
Aprtl.... ; CONSUT~CiENERAL LEE RECALLED
% Consul-General Lee leaves Cuba.
II President Mckinley asks authority TO
intervene in Cuba.
~ Congress passes Intervention resolutions
20 ULTIMATtM SENT TO SPAIN.
2f Spain sends passports to Minister Wood
ford
q PROCLAMATION OF CUBAN BLOCK
AIDE.
First prize captured by Nashville.
q THE PRESIDENT CALLS FOR $4,000
Volt NTEERS
p State Of war declared 10 have existed
since the 2lst.
n Admiral Sampson bombards Matanzas:
May. COMMODORE DEWEY SINKS THE
SPANISH FLEET AT MANILA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
TWO REGIMENTS ORDERED TO TAMPA.
RELIEVED TO RE THE ADVANCE GUARD OF THE
SIX NETWORK Is To FURNISH

Albany. May l.-Govcrnor Black received tele-
gram to-day from Secretary OF War Alger asking
him 10 send two OF New-York States volunteer
regiments 10 Tampa at The dispatch gave
no intimation as to whether or not plans had been
so changed AT Washington that only two regiments
.rom this State to South.
At the Adjutant-lienerals Office II was believed
that the dispatch merely meant that two OF New
York six regiments that have been called for
to go south In time 10 90 over TO cuba with the
nrst expedition The telegram forwarded 10
covaruor Black "A IfrkskiI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
INDIANA REGIMENT FOR MOBILE.

INDIANAPOLIS May ll.-Governor Mount to-day re-
ccved an order from the Secretary OF War direct
Ing him to prepare another regiment for imme-
date service in addition To the two Indiana regt-
m.nts already designated to go to New Orleans.
The additional regiment VIII go to Mobile, and
thai the departure of all the Indiana troops as
signed for duty VIII be delayed several days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
uOwITZERs FOR CONNECTICUT COAST

Portsmouth. y. H.. May ll-Elght non-commis-
stoned officers OF the Marine Corps LEFT the Navy
Yard this forenoon for Boston. They have orders
TO repor, at the Navy Yard there. Further than
this is not known where they are 10
4 shipment OF howitZers for use along the Con-
necticut coast was made from the Navy Yard to-
day. -, 49,.
The tug W II. Broan is to be rehtted as flagship
OF the mosquito fleet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
MAINE PUTS Up MONEY FOR WAR.

Augusta Me. May 1.-THE Governor and Council
held a special session this morning. The Gov
ernor was authorized 10 draw his warrant Tor the
balance OF the military fund. which amounts to
s97 OF o. A war loan will probably be authorized
until The Government rcimburses the State for us
exnanses incurred. The matter OF special session
of the Legislature discussed. but none will be
called at present -, ,u. A..
Company {. I'd Regiment mas oeeh "e'aiie" ="
man the monitor Montauk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
The CHARTERED TRANSPORTS TO CARRY THEM
IF THEY CAN GET READY IN TIME

Arranrer,ents were made yesterday by Captain.
sImmerhaycs Assistant Quar'crmasier In the
Army Building for the immediate shipment OF the
transports ,eased by the Government. which are
IN this port 70 Tampa 10 carry troops 10 Cuba
Plans were perfected 10 start two this morning.
two moro later In the day. and 70 get all OF the
t"eiYe u D. Friday night
II IS now expected that at least five regiments OF
volunteers VIII be conveyed 20 Tampa on the
'1oopships from this port All will depend upon
whether the troops are ready 10 90 aboard before
tto vessels have 10 start. Steps taken last
evening 10 4, them up with cots and hammocks so
'hst The volunteers can be made comfortable for
Ne hYe-cays trip orders were sent to the Army
oM'als 10 get the regiments ready as soon as pos
s'pIe' and steps will be taken 70 get the men VINO
nave been mustered IN at Hampstead ready 10
come 10 this city tomorrow and go on board the
vessels at the piers where they are lying. or al
brooklyn wharves u +; 10 found more convenient
% embark them there
The calls for bids for the transportation OF New
iofh New-Iersey and New England troops 10
Chckamarga and Washington were revoked yes
terday and transportation by rail will be secured
'or all the regiments which DO not go by steam
grips to Tampa. Mobile and New-Orleans instead
OF Chlckamauga Those ordered 10 Washington
SUI expect 10 go there The bids will not be
opened until tomorrow.
awards were made yesterday FOR the transporta-
t'oh OF four thousand tons OF subsistence
70 tampa. IL was first intended 10 send them
uy the transport ships. but the Government wanted
.ne delivery maze sooner thar would be possible
~ 'h9t way. and the contract awarded to inc
Oio Dominion Steamship Company which will
carry the supplies Norfolk and the rest Of the
ssd they VIII be shipped by the seaboard Air Line
hnush and Hurry In red and black letters have
'''a prepared to DO placed upon all packages TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
NAVAL PERSONNEL BILL AMENDED.

Washington, May The elimination of the rel
alive rank among staff officers OF the Navy and
tho extension OF the operations Of the Navy Per-
sonnet Bill TO the Marine Corps the most
important actions OF the House Committee on
Naval Affairs to-day. The committee was in ses-
sion part OF the day going over the measure. vot-
ing the most important amendments and
reaching understanding to vote on the Person.
rel bill al a special session tomorrow. The Ma
rnc Corps amendment incorporated in the bill
meets the recommendations OF the Navy DEPART
msnt.
II Will be week more before the bill be
brought up in the House and possibly II will not
be pressed at this session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12

total OF 3H officers and 5.223 enlisted men on the
Geld now part OF the volunteer army OF the United
States. These do not include Batteries and {,
now at Newport News.
Colonel Morre,l who thrown from his horse
and Injured yesterday was on duty as usual to-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
INV WEST COMPANY OFF TO TAMPA

Kew West. Fla. Nay II 'Sp"ciaD company 7 OF
tho 9TH battalion. Florida State troops. left her"
,hls evening for Tampa whore they VIII go mo
acmn with the rest Of Flordas quota on" r'fl-
,nent OF infantry There was demonstration ~
the company marched down DuYa'-S'.' ana nun
dr,d, NJ persons gathered at the wharf 10 say
,,h, IN The deparflng militamen. The Florida
,-oon. Will be used 10 defend the coast in n" p"o"
Of the Regulars now on guard at 81 Augustine
Pensacola and Port Tampa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
FREE SAMPLE.

We have faith in Kutnow's Improved
Effervescent Powder. We believe 1t
will cure almost all varieties Of dys-
pepsia, biiOusness, constipation, rheu-
matism, govt, equity eczema, kidney
diseases and bladder troubles. We
will gladly send free sample of the
Powder postpaid to every applicant
who mentions The Tribune when
writing. For sale by all druggists.
Positively refuse substitutes; they are
worthless. KutnOw Bros, No. Is
Astor Place, New York City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
r,,,r YANKEE MAKES ANOTHER START
HER STEERING GEAR Is ALL RIGHT AND SHE %
OK HER WAY TO PROVlNCEToWN.


-h. damage to the steering gear OF the auxiliary
,o Yankee was repaired and she left her
anchorage at Clifton. Staten Island Yesterday
afternoon. The destination of the Yankee IS PROV
incetown. -. 49,.
rho crew Of the Nahant was Informed that they
would sail to-day
The patrol fleet. under COMMANDER o'ay'oh OF
,h o. Naval Battalion has done excellent work.
and commander Field. representing Admiral En-
%nn soid Yesterday that the patrol had been most
cc,,v. \ member OF the Naval Reserve who
hs made q close study of the organization and is
,ao,,li,r with its details said yesterday:
:, IL % be hoped that tho General Government
Ii, rniarn the tugs furnished at the states ex-
WI, WI, on next saturday. and that the new vessels
penSn11,,1 nv the Government will all be manned by
~ 'T,val Reserve. This IS the charact'r OF the
wv a., which the men have been drilled ior the
,as, seven years. and the commerce OF New York
ats tu siiffer greatly II the patrol work Is not
tined II Is singular that some or the citizens
rJl have been 80 forward In offering and TO the
'. linen, have not given yacht or other yes
w :, " hodv Of men who were the nrst 20 enlist at
81 !. oomntrv's call They volunteered 70 BRING
U h 'Nobant from Philadelphia. and they brought
hr r srcressfully days before any other monitor
was ready.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
NANTUCKET OFF FOR PORT ROYAL.

Wilmington n. G., May 1.-THE monitor Nam
tucket In company with the naval tug Hercules.
started to-day for Port ROYAL. c. She carries
a complement OF nnety-hve officers and men Lieu
tenant c 3 Moore O, the United States Navy. is
In command. All other officers and men are from
the North Carolina Naval Battalion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
WAITING FOR SMOOTHER SEAS.

Vineyard Haven, May 1.-THE monitor Montauk,
from Philadelphia, which has been assigned FOR
the defence OF the harbor of Portland. Me-, ar
rived I o'clock this afternoon. She was In tow
OF the tug Argus and put in here TO walt for the
soutnerly gaze 10 Ahate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
DAKOTA TROOPS FOR PACIFIC COAST

Bismarck. y. D.. May n-Governor Briggs re-
ceived a telegram from the War Department to-
day stating that both hattalions OF North Dakota
volunteers would be ordered TO San Francisco pre-
sumably To make portion OF the troops 10 be
sent he Philippine Islands. The teeSram asked
II the men could not be sent at once and equipped
In 9 field
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
here. together with the chips on the hlockadns

here, together with the ships on the blockading
station would have no difficulty in covering
landing with the aid Of the heavy -armored fight
Ing ships. The monitors. with their heavy guns,
sould stand close in and with immunity pro-
coed TO the demolition Of the Notifications.
while the gunboats and lighter vessels would
pour in their shots from off shore Naval officers
here believe the defences at any place except
Havana could be reduced by the ships here
and on the Cuban station in half an hour.
Commodore Remey has the blue pennant fly
ing from the MantOnomoh, and Commodore
Watson the red pennant from the Dolphin.
There Is no definite information here TO
when the troops at Tampa Will be embarked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
BACK FROM A NIGHT CRUISE.

Provincetown Mass, May 1.-THE United States
cruiser San Francisco returned this morning at
O. clock from night coast cruise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12

REAR-ADMIRAL ERBEN AND COMMANDER FIELD
EXPECTING ADDITIONS TO THEIR FLEET.
Rear-Admiral Erben had not returned from Bos-
ton yesterday afternoon. but 1t was said at his
office in the Army Building that there is good
son TO expect that the converted tugs Tecumseh,
Algonquin Sioux and the revenue cutter Morrill,
will be detached from the North Atlantic Squadron
and assigned to his The three tugs will como
to this port and the Morrill, will go Chesapeake
Bay
Commander Field expects 10 have IN addition
the yachts Thespa. Restless. Viking and Aileen.
which are being fitted up and armed at the Navy
Yard. For the inner patrol OF the Third District.
which Commander Field has charge OF. n the bill
appropriating 100000 for coast defence vessels
and men becomes a law. there will be not less than
eight vessels and I 800 men. Admiral Erben expects
10 have at least three thousand men 70 man the
fleet which will guard the entire coast. Preference
In enlsting will be given TO the Naval Militia Of
New-York New-Jersey, Connecticut and Rhode
Island
The five days for which the State chartered tugs
for harbor patrol expired last night. and they
were chartered for another five days Two yachts
to assist in the work have been secured by Com
mander Stayton. Of the Naval Militia-the Level
Ign. owned by Lewis Carr, and the Presto, owned
by A. l.. Mol,enhauer
the Dalzell yesterday but the crew aboard refused
Bay
The Naval Auxiliary Board inspected the Anchor
Line vessel Scandal yesterday and she will be pur-
chased for collier The Board also In
spected Tug No l. Of the Norfolk and Western
was unable 10 TO the office OF the Board yester-
day. as the weather was so unpleasant.
mines Yesterday to pay of the men employed In
laying them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
FERRYBOAT TURNED INTO FIGHTER.

Boston. May n.--By order OF Commander How
son. Paymaster May has purchased the ferryboat
william f. Russell which Is to be used as gun
boat. In connection with the mosquito fleet for the
defence OF this port
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
RAILROAD MEN TO GIVE A BATTLE SHIP

San Bernardino Cal. May 1.-The railroads
Of this State have started 10 raise fund to
build a battle-shp for the Government II Is
known as the Railroad Mems Battle-ship
Fund"
The railway men Of this State propose to enlist
the assistance Of the railway mon throughout
the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
VESSELS FOR COAST DEFENCE

will be exceeded by at least two knots The Prince
ton carries ten guns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
insure as great degree of haste as possibl. in the

insure great degree OF haste as possible In tho
forwarding OF supplies
blds were opened in tho Quartermasters' Depart
nlei!t yesterday for 10000 pairs OF shoes to be de-
.Vered In 25c" lots 1000 lanterns and 100 wire-cut
ters Tor the use OF the invading army in Cuba
Contracts have been awarded TO c. r Mattlage
ior mess pork at N3 % barrel beans at 257 cents
a pound. and salt at 81 cent pound. To r. w.
Humans for rice 5.75 cents pound. sugar at
4% cents pound. and laundry soap at 345 cents
pound. The Cleveland Baking Powder Company.
baking powder at ;36 cents a pound Swift & Co..
pork at 81 SO barrel and smoked bacon at s. q
hundred pounds. The Pennsylvania Milling and
Export Company, wheat -four at s. e barrel and
y 70 for a hundred-pound sack. The NewYork
Biscuit Company hard bread at 466 cents pound.
Gustave A. jain. beans IN sacks at 2.575 cents
pound. Arbuckle Brothers. coffee. roasted. l05
cents a pound.
There Were twenty thousand travelling rations
sent 10 the Peekskill camp yesterday.
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xAs, SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH 8, 1898.

supply 81 ammunition in England and
ON the continent Tor immediate use
the government seems 10 have funds.
for il l. understood 10 b. paying a large
par; of the purchase money In cash, Civ.
ing good security for the balance. these
being the only terms on which the Arm.
strongs would deal
Some weeks ago Spain attempted %
purchase ships and supplies In England
on credit from prominent firms having
close relations with the government, bot
after inquiries che firms refused to give
credit. Since then Spain has raised
funds from unknown sources. piplo.
mats in london express the belief that
French financier- are helping the Span.
ish government.
Il is known that Spain is trying 20
purchase three other ships which are be-
ing built By the Armstrong;. but she has
not yet succeeded In making bargain,
consequently there Is still time II the
United States wishes 20 forestall her.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-05
DIVERS SILL IT WORK.
Making Slow Progres. on Account %
the Turbid Water. of the hay.

Making Slow Progre.. on Account %
the Turbld Water. of the hay
Havana, March $50 far as can b.
observed the divers are working slowly,
but steadily daring such hours a. Is pos.
sible 90 do 20 in turbid waters
Spanish divers have been down but
little TO the wreck OF the Maine and any
reports sent from them are likely TO he
incorrect.
A number Of beautiful wreathes and
foral pieces have bcen sent 20 Colon Gem.
etery By Americans Of this city, 70 deco
rate the graves of the victims Of the
Maine disaster
Cable dispatches from Madrid pub
lished here, say sanor Morei, ministe;
for the colonies, confirm the statement
Of General Peuudo, that government
never thought of dismissins the volun.
teers
Gable dispatches also deny report.
that a fotilla Of Spanish torpedo boat.
and torpedo destroyers are 10 come "a
Cuba
Senator Proctor and Colonel Parkei
went 20 Artemisa, province Of Pinar del
Rio, early this morning. They viii re-
turn about midnight. The scl 'nr il
not likely 10 leave Havana tomorrow, "A
he can not get his health clearances In
time
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-05

Emporia, Kan, March T. William
Kibby, aged %. had his neck broken by
the kick of horse in this city He Is
conscious, able 20 talk, and with a
strong prospect Of recovering. He
works in a livery barn, and while sto0p-
ing behind one Of the horses was kicked
on the neck. He fell over a. II dead A
surgeon was summoned, who called in
three others They decided that the
neck was dislocated. Il was pulled back
into place and Kibby regained conscious.
When they put him into a chair his neck
again tecame dislocated, and he becarns
unconscious. This was repeated thrse
or four times, and ii was found nsee-
sary 20 put him in bed with an eXieodo
on his neck They fastened a harngs
on his head and attached a s.povnS
weight II is thought be win reooser
though there is danger Of a relapse.
the ycrtebr had pressed ON the spinA
cord any harder than IL did IL woul,
have killed him. There have been case
on record where persons have rccoyere'
/ from such accident.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-05

Washington, March 4-Resolutions
were passed by the senate authorizing
the printing Of 1900 copies Of the pam
phlet by Commodore G., w. Melville,
on the commercial, military and strate-
gic advantages 20 the United States Of
the Nicanguan canal, and Of the Ha-
waiian islands.
Arrangements were made 20 vote
on the Alaskan homestead and right Of
way bill at O'Clock today. The Alaska
bill was then laid before the senate,
amendment 20 section two being under
consideration.
The amendment was laid on the table
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-05

Norfolk, Va, March l-Seaman
Gunner Cox, Of the torpedo boat Wins.
low, who talked a great deal about what
he saw under the battleship Maine in
Havana hArbor when he went down un.
dernea,h her TO inspect the hole, will
likely h. courtmartialed, not fer dis.
closing official secrets, for he has moi
been near Havana since the explosion,
but because his declaration that he dis.
covered that the destruction Of the hat
tleship was due to exterior causes Is re,
gardcd a. calculated 70 cause interna.
tional complications.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-05

Frankfort, Ky, March I-The house
Of representatives has passed by parry
vote an act TO prevent the making Of a
contract payable in gold and making
such a contract null and void. DR.. s.
Atwood Smith of Louisville introduced
the bill and warmly advocated its pass
age. Il is substantially n copy Of the
Nebraska law, and prevents the dis.
elimination of either metal against III
other, aud declares both gold aud sily,a
legal tender in payment OF debts on \
actly the same terms
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-05
MORGAN AND CUBA.
IL Say. Hs VIII Ask Tor soms Gu
ban Correspondence.

Washington. March & senator Nor
gan says It Is his purpose 10 introduce a
resolution At an early date, making =
second call upon the president FOR the
consulate correspondence bearing upon
the condition of affairs In Cuba Il
think" he said, ''the senate and the
country is entitled 10 know officially
what condition exists, and the reports
Of consuls should not b. withheld for
an unusual length Of time I do not,
however, wish 20 complicate this matter
with the Maine disaster, and shall not
introduce the resolution while the court
Of inquiry j. sitting unless iis report Is
unnecessarily delayed. / have set no
time for the presentation Of the matter,
but viii b. guided a. 20 time and by cir.
cumstances as they arise.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-05
KILLED by an Engine.

Evansville, Ind, March I.-Joc Nc.
Reynolds, a motorman on an Oak Hill
street car, was killed In an accident
here. His ear was struck by an llinoiq
Central engine. Mrs. Edward Ward,
the only passenger OF the car escaped
with few injuries. McReynolds wai
horribly mutilatcd.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-05
sIcARo's ORDER.
Rules lie laid Down Tor the Court
of Inquiry 20 Follow.


Washington, March g. 4-Adminl Si.
cards precept Of conyening the court of
inquiry now investigating the disaster
70 the batilcship Maine, has been ~
ccived by the navy department and was
made public Its important mainly
In showing the extent OF the scope of
the inquiry and the extent 10 which the
rcport will 90. Aside from the usual
orders directing the court toreport both,
the findings, facts. and its opinions on
these findings, Admiral sicard directs
the court 20 rCcord any information "a
20 the person or persons, not connected
with the navy of the United States, who
arr. In its opinion, responsible, in part
or wholly, directly or indirectly for the
explosion and los, Of the Maine, with
names aud the degree Of responsibility
In each case.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-05

Muncio Ind, March 4-Threc men
called John Reese 90 the door Of his
home south Of Muncie They tied and
gagged the old man, and locked his aged
wife In room while the house was
looted. Mr. Reese, who is wealthy,
was heat into submission with club
Ills long beard was torn ont by the roots
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-05

Montpelier, Vt, March Mrs. Isa.
bella A. Marsh and William G. Buzzel,
convicted OF the murder by poison Of
George Marsh, the woman's husband,
were sentenced to death by Chief Jus.
tico Ross OF the supreme court. The
court overruled the plea for a new trial.
She was sentenced to hang Feb. 3, 1899,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-05
prnrinr saw q Il,tiIr.

New York March t-The Herald's
Havana correspondent says that in the
recent excursion of senator Proctor he
saw a lively engagement between band
Of $50 insurgents and an equal number
Of Spanish infantry. This took place
almost within sight of Maianzas.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-05
THE MARKETS.


Sc. Louis. March Cattle. Receipts,
1870, including 1000 Texanss steady
to strong. Texas and Indian steers,
$S40@440.
Sheep Receipts, 500; steady.
Chicago. March 4.-Cattle Receipts,
1000; steady; Texas ste ers, $1,000. 80.
sheep Receipt, 1000 !. steady,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-05

Washington, March T. The house set
aside next Friday for consideration Of
the bill making appropriations to pay
certain southern war claims, approved
by the court of claims under the provis-
ions Of the Bowman act The bill car.
ries over 81, 100000.