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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
The Strength of the Standing Army
Proposed by the Substitute.
VOLUNTEERS FOR OCCUPATION.
Fifty Thousand Troops TO BE Enlisted
for Two Years for the Lately Sur-
rendered Spanish Islands-Thc
Present Volunteers to BE
Mustered Out i'm
Sixty Days.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-Tho bill for
tho increase Of the Regular army which
the minority OF the House Committee on
Military Affairs viii pfer as a substitute
for the HUI bill. was drawn by Repre-
sentative Hay, Of Virginia, and is now I'm
the hands OF the War Department, where
an estimate is beng made Of the cost
Of such a military establishment as II
provides.
The bill. as drawn provides for stand
ing army OF $1,000 men. 1900 artillery.
5000 infantry. 600 cavalry and engineer.
ordnance and signal corps and general
staff.
NEW VOLUNTEERS.
TO meet the existing exlgency for troops
In Porto Rico, Cuba. the Philippines. Ha-
wall and the Ladr0nes. the bill provides
that the President may issue his pro-
clamatiOn for 80 90 additional volunteers
troops 10 be enlisted for two years.
These latter troops are 10 be commanded
by officers appointed by the President.
The organization to be the same as in the
regular army. the strength OF the differ
ent arms Of the service TO be determined
by the President
The present volunteers arc to be mus
tered out within sixty days after the
passage Of the act but volunteer organ
izations now in the service shall be given
preference for enlistment in the now
volunteer army il they so elect within
fifteen days.
The bin provides that no regular army
officer who was i'm the army prior to the
war with Spain shall be mustered out Of
the service. Mr.. Hay will file the bill
and the minority report on the Hull bill
tomorrow with the clerk Of the House.
DIFFERENCE ~ COST.
The main contention the rcport Will
make for the minority plan as against
tho Hull bill for Il standing army %
10000 men is that the future Of the
Philippines and Cuba are yet undeter-
mined but that If the standing army is
Increased 90 100 no j. will be almost inn
possible no matter what may happen in
the future 20 reduce il.
The report will say that a standing
army Of 100000 men will cost the people
OF the United states Sl6j,oo0,000. This
added 10 the $4,000. 900 for pensions will
bring the cost Of the military establish
ment up 10 $4,000 0o0. the largest charge
in the world FOR Z military establish
ment.
The naval establishment would bring
the total up many million more. Mr.
Hay estimates that a standing army OF
1900 with $1,000 additional volunteers
would cost 500 10000. but this charge
might continue only for two years.
The creation Of a volunteer force for
temporary purposes would always keep
II within the power Of Congress 10 adjust
the strength of that force 10 the existing
condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
CORBIN BEFORE
THE COMMITTEE
He Says the Complaints Were Due to
a Want of Realization of the
Seventies Of War.

WASHINGTON. Dec 22.-Adjutant-Gen-
eral Corbin was the first witness before
the War Investigating Committee to-
day and was rigidly questioned regarding
the selection of Camp Alger, Va. lie
testified that the removal OF Camp Alger
was dictated by the Secretary Of War
himself and that its original establish
ment was recommended by Captain Sea-
burn. of General Miles stan. He Gene
raj Corbin) had said at the time it could
not be a good camp ground because
there was no sufficient range for rifle
practice. lie had understood from the
Secretary Of War that General Miles had
something to do with its selection.
Did General Miles protest against or
do anything against the selection Of the
campo" he was asked.
"Not to my knowledge" was the
answer.
General Corbin added that he did not
know the reasons for discontnuance Of
the camp.
HOPED TO THE LAST.
Asked when he first seriously appre-
hended there would be hostlitles Gene
raj Corbin said ne might say ne did not
seriously contemplate war until it was
a fact for he had hoped TO the last
moment that IL would he avortcd. on
April 10th, the army for one of its size,
was well equipped and thoroughly sup
Piled There never was an army, he
said better equipped. better clothed, bet
ter fed or with a better morale than our
regular army at that time He said
prior 20 the war, there had been no COM
plants OF refrigerated or canned beef and
that they were used by the armies OF the
world and in commerce 1t was no new
experiment.
seriously speakng." said General Cor
bin. Il do not think the War Depart
mont contemplated war until it was de-
clared by Congress and appropriations
were available OF course, the possible
ties were thought Of but there was no
general preparations except. so far as the
Department was able, to meet the pos
sibility that confronted It,"
MILES DISPATCH.
'Do you know anything about General
Miles Dispatch Of June oath. l think a
letter to the Secretary Of War in which
he proposed 10 have the army march
clean through Cuba and take $1,000 pris-
oners and work them and treat them
kindly?" General Corbin was asked
"Yes. sir" was the answer. that let
ter was received and did not receive the
approval of the Secretary Of War"
Il would ask you whether the plan OF
campaign against Santiago as adopted
was recommended by General Miles,"
"No. sir; I do not think the recon-
mendatlons made in that letter Of May
21th were approved was General Cor
bins reply
General Corbin said the matter OF med
ical supplies and medical officers was
4. -. 4 10 a.
President in every case would not lisien
20 appointing a medical officer until re-
con mended by the Surgeon General on
the ground OF fitness.
CONTRACTS ALL HONEST.
General Corbin was asked how It hap
Continued on Second Page.l
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
REV. DIR. COREY
LEAVES RICHMOND
VIII Give Up the Presidency of the
Theological Seminary in
This City.

1t Is understood upon reliable authority
that Rev. DR.. Charles IL. Corey presl-
dent of the Richmond Theological SEMI
nary. the institution for the education OF
colored Baptist ministers here VIII give
up his position, and viii leave Richmond
permanently.
For quite awhile DR.. Corey's health has
been falling lie has been contemplating
giving up his work here for nearly a
year. About six months ago his health
became considerably worse and his ply
slclan advised him to go away and take
a long rest on the 18th Of December the
faculty of the institution decided TO grant
the president a years leave OF absence,
so that he might take a much-needed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
MRS. B0TKIN'S DEFENCE.
Evidence Given Does Not Weaken the
Prosecution TO Any Extent.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22.-The defense
Of Mrs. Cordena Botkin for the murder OF
Mrs. Jonn b. Dunning opened to-day
but the progress made IN the breaking
down Of the case of the prosecution was
very slight. Or. George NJ. Iyreh Was
the principal witness. lie, however, was
so uncertain in his testimony and contra
,tiotorv. that ne did the defense very little
GOOD He testified that he had visited
Mrs. Botkin on Sunday afternoon, July
3lst. between the hours Of and o'clock
and treated her for headache. This IS
the time and date sworn to by Misses
Heney and Dilmars. OF Haas candy
store. when they sold Mrs. Botkin box
of chocolate bon-bons. DR.. Tyrell, for
some reason. made no entry on his visit
ing book. and rendered no bill for services
TO Mrs. Botkin. lie could not specify the
time Of his visit. better than between
3 and . o'clock in the afternoon" When
questioned regarding arsenatic poison,
the prosecution brought out that tho
doctor knew nothing Of arsenic poison
ing.
Mrs. Botkin was called on the stand at
a late hour this afternoon. She told OF
her acquaintance with Dunning; denying
many of his statements. She also denied
much OF the testimony Of Lizzie Liver
nash. a reporter, who testified 20 the
hvsterical condition OF Mrs. Botkin when
informed of Mrs. Dunning d death and OF
several discriminating admissions made
by Mrs. Botkins in interviews with her.
She denied ever having purchased candy
Of Haas or that she ever purchased
handkerchief OF the City Of Paris. She
will continue her testimony tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
A MYSTERIOUS SUICIDE.
An Unknown Woman Takes Carbolic
Acid i'm n Columbus. Ohio, Hotel.

COLUMBUS, o., Dec. PA well-dress.
ed. refined looking woman went TO the
Chittenden Hotel last night about .
o'clock where she registered as Mrs.
Ashton. OF Pittsburg." She was assign
ed a room. in which she was found dead
to-day. having committed suicide by TAX
ing carbolic acid. Two envelopes were
found I'm the room. one with money 10
paw the hotel and the other addressed 10
the chief-of-police, containing the follow
ing note:
"Mv husband having died and left me
alone. | do not care TO live. There IS
81 IN my purse in my corset waist. bury
me anywhere
The note was printed with the evident
nurpose OF Disgusting the writing and all
marks had been carefully removed from
her clothing by the woman. The 0e-
ceased appears to be from thirty to
thirty-fve years old. The body was
taken 10 the morg9e-.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
A SWORD FOR SCHLeY.
a Testimonial from the People of Phil
adclphial aud Nearby Cities


PHILA DELPHIA. Dec. 22.-ksar-Admi-
raj Schley was tonight the recipient
OF a handsome and costly sword. scabs
bard and belt, presented TO him In behalf
OF the people OF this city and other cities
In Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Della
ware. who contributed 10 a fund .estab-
llshed for the purpose The ceremony
took place In the Temple aBptist church.
and Colonel A. X. Mcclure presided.
The formal presentation was made by
Miss Rena Mac>eall. the ffteen-year-old
sister Of Private Harry MacNeall, OF the
Marine Corps, who distinguished himself
during the battle Of Santiago by climb
Ing out on the muzzle OF one OF the
cruiser Brooklyn's big guns during
heavy dre and removing n loaded shell.
which had become fastened in the breech.
The Admiral. IN accepting the gift,
THANKED the people and said: Let me
hope with you. that In Gods Providence.
II MAY never be drawn without reason,
but II It ever should be so willed that IL
must be. IL will never be sheathed ex-
ceDt In your greater honor"
The sword. scabbard and belt. repre-
sent a cost OF $500. The blade Is OF ine
Damascus Steel appropriately engraved.
and the hilt Is elaborately decorated with
diamonds and other precious stones.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
STOPPED THEIR WINE.
Dispensary ConstabIes in Charleston
Seize That of New England Society
HENRY,
Commanding.


ATLANTA, GA, Dec. PA special to
the Constitution. from Charleston, S. c..
says:
Dispensary constabes to-day seized
the fine stock Of wines imported here for
the annual banquet Of the New England
Society which was given tonight The
wines were stored yesterday I'm the Char
lesion Hotel. When the stock was seized
the Rev. DR.. Vedder, president Of the
Society. appealed to the constables TO
surrender It. but his request was refused
The situation began To look serious
United states Senator Hoar OF Massa-
chusetts. was the guest OF honor at the
banquet. which was the most elaborate
AFFAIR OF the kind of the season. There
was no chance TO get other wines in the
city. United States Senator McLaurin. OF
South Carolina. who delivered an address
at the banquet, was seen and asked 10
use his influence to get back the liquors.
He sent a warm telegram to Governor
rlIerbe and advised him TO make the con-
atabIes deliver the goods. A short while
after afterwards telegram from Column
bia announced that the wines would be
released. Sharp orders were sent to con-
stables and tonight the wines flowed as
usual at the banquet.
The seizure Is being Indignantly dis
cussed In Charleston
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
He Says For America the Best Way is
Through Russia.
MARKET FOR MANUFACTURES.
Central asia Will I'm Few Years be
the Greatest in the World, and
10 Obtain the Monopoly We
Have Only TO Retain Rus
sia's Friendship, Which
We Now Have.

Correspondence Of the Associated Press)
LONDON, December 13-John w. Book
walter. Of Ohio, who has just returned
from a three months journey through
Russia, told tho correspondent OF tho
Associated Press in an interview to-day
that he enjoyed unusual facilities for OBJ
serving what IS going on in that coun-
try. lie travelled 1900 rniles-to the ter
minus Of the trans-sberian railroad, tc
the end Of the line reaching the frontier
Of Afghanistan, and to the end Of the one
penetrating China through Manchuria.
All these are now practically completed
BY SPECIAL PERMISSION.
Mr.. Bookwsltcr was allowed 10 90
everywhere, TO see everything. take nun
creds of photographs-thanks TO spe-
clal permits issued TO him by the Minis
ter OF the Interior upon the application OF
the United states Ambassador at ST.
Petersburg.
During his journey he conVersea Win
the governors Of provinces and with mill
tarv ana civil officials OF all ranks.
"Everywhere I found said Mr.. Book
waiter "the kindest and most friendly
feeling toward America and Americans
and heard many expressions or sausiac-
tion over Americas success In our war
with spain. Ia this there was not a sim
gle exception. .,.
thrown open TO me, mostly because l was
an American
BEST OPEN DOOR.
,o-ic,.. hest omen door 10 Central
Asia and China Is through Russia. Al
ready all the locomotives ana roiilhs
stock on the railroads are of American
,nanufacture. Central Asia viii, in thc
near future be the greatest market in
the world for manufactures OF all klhu'
and our obtaining the virtual monopoly
of this market only depends on our re-
tanning the friendship Russia no" mas
for us. \ great surprise TO ths "ollu
is in preparation in that part Oh the
earth and it will come, i thihh' very
soon. A..
world will see Russia, England and China
combining for the partition Of Asia. Ihe
,arv force of circumstances Will bring
rhis about. England and Russia VIII
never be able 10 agree on a partition oi
china between themselves. Still less VIII
thew allow the other powers 70 snare
with Them I'm the spoils Of that Empire.
They will be forced TO defend China,
which alone is helpless, against the rest
of the world and to share with her the
dominion of Asia.
A TRIPLE ALLIANCE.
"The alliance OF England. Russia and
China-of two-thirds of the human race
will be such an alliance as history has
never yet seen, and it will be one which
will give peace to the world for centuries.
All its interests will make for peace
and 1t will be able to dictate terms TO
the rest Of the world"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
UNCLE SAM HAS GRIP.
Many Government Employees in Wash
ington Ill With the Disease.

WASHINGTON, Deccmbdr 22-F'rom
the number of persons connected with
rhe various government departments and
large commercial houses who are i'll II
Is apparent that grippe is playing an jim
portant part in the present health condl-
tIons OF Washington. or the 1900 en-
ploycs of the Government Printing Of
iioe 372 were away on sick leave to-day.
and of the 1000 in the Bureau OF Printing
and Engraving 235 were reported Ill.
Throughout the other branches OF the
government the proportion Of aDsentees
ON account of illness Is unusually large
even at this time of the year.
Many OF tho large stores. which are
now in the midst of their busiest sea-
SON, are very much short Of help, due 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
m GRIPS GRASP.
Philadelphia Suffering From severe
Enidpnic of the Sc0urgc.


PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 22.-It is esti-
mated that between $4,000 and 10000 per-
sons in this city are suffering from grip
and doctors report the epidemic on the
increase. AT the Board OF Health once
to-day. six deaths were reported to nave
occurred within the last twenty-tour
hours directly due TO grip and twelve
other deaths were traced Indirectly to the
same cause All the hospitals nave an
unusually large number OK grip patients
and in several instances the sunerefs
have lost their reason ana have 10 90
strapped 10 their beds. OF 10000 school
children nearly 1000 are sick at home.
The CITY Council could barely raise
quorum to-day. there were so many alb
sentees from grip.
Reports from New Jersey report an
epidemic OF grip in sections OF that
State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
DR.. HOGE IS VERY I'LL.
The Eminent Divine is Not Expected
olive Very Long.

Rev. DIR. Moses n. Hoges condition Is
much worse. He did not rest well yester-
day and gradually sank.
Or. Hunter Mcclure has given up all
hope of his recovery and he realizes that
IL is but a question OF hours when the
life Of this great man and great preacher
shall end
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
Sacasta Worse.

MADRID. Dec.-The Premier, Senor
sagasta. is worse to-day. He Is very fe-
verish. His condition caused Spanish in
terror securities to fall from 56.25 to $3.50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
New British Warships.

LONDON. Dec. 2s-The British Admir-.
atty Il Is reported. has just placed or
ders for four warships with shi2buildp
ass on the ClydA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

the largo sick roll. The rainy weather OF
the past four days has been especially
conducive to the spread OF the disease.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Friday:
yIrginia--Fair: colder; fresh, TO brSA
northwesterly winds.
North and South Carolina-Clearing ~
the early morning: much colder: fresh u
brisk southcrly winds. becoming north
westerly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-23

After the adoption Of the ordinance.
Presidents Caskie and Turpip. Of the
Common Council and Board Of Aldermen.
and Mayor Taylor met In the office OF the
City Clerk and the measure passed by
the two branches Of the Council was en-
rolled. engrossed and signed by all three
Of these gentlemen. This is the quickest
time on record.
The age-herald., 1898-05-26
ALABAMAS FIRST REGIMENT
Has Now Been Fully Mustered In and is
 Being Equipped.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald
 Mobile Ala May 25.--As stated in last nights dispatches to The Age-Herald, the First regiment Alabama volunteers was mustered into Uncle Sams service yes terday afternoon, and were today taken out to the camp of the regulars, com manded by General Coppinger.
 Immediately after being mustered In clothing outfits were issued and all o1 to- day has been spent in fully equipping the regiment.
 vet received their appointments, though their permanent appointments have been recommended to the govrnor.
 Capt w. J. Parkes, company G, was officer of the day; Lieutenant l.. C. Brown' company K, senior officer of the guard and R. B. Simpson, company B, junior officer of the guard. -
 The twenty-five men whom it was neces- sary for Colonel Higdon to borrow from Colonel Cox, in order to complete the minimum quota of the First regiment, have all been paid back, but this doesn' mean that no more recruits are wanted for this regiment. Twenty-Five more can be used easily, and all over will be given places in good commands of the Second regiment.
 Only six companies of the Second regi- ment have been mustered in yet, and all the others are working like fiends to get up their quotas The failure of Captain B. c. Rowan to pass the physical eXami- nation is a source of regret to all in Camp Johnston.
 A. c. Harte, the popular secretary of the Mobile Young Mems Christian association has been appointed chaplain of the Sec ond regiment.
The age-herald., 1898-05-26
The aPhenomn Exploded
ON THE RACE TRACK.
Cincinnati Results

Cincinnati, May 25-only two favorites won but the ring suffered heavily on the victory of Plutarch in the fifth race, he be- ing backed from 15 to down to to 1.
 First Race-Four and one-half furlongs Nervura, to 1, won; King Carnival, sec- ond; Pansy H., third. Time, :561s.
 Second Race-Six furlongs, selling. Sis ter Mamie 5 to 2, won; Belle Chase, sec ond; Tessie L., third. Time, 1:1SA
 Third Race-Five furlongs. l.. Pilot, Jr, won: Lost Time, second; Lucky Jim, third Time 1:03sl.
 Fourth Race-One mile, selling. Henry Launt. even won; Kitty B., second Mltt Boykin, third. Time, 1:43.
 Fifth Race-One mile, selling. Plutareh, ' to 1, won; Est Ne Regina, second; Caius, third. Time, IA.
 Sixth Race-Sx furlongs, selling. Mari etta, to 9, won; Mariti second; Allie Bell, third. Time, 1:161a.
The age-herald., 1898-05-26

From the Collinsvie Clipper.
 ''Old Maid, in the last issue of the Fort Payne Journal, taking an educational view of matters, notices that "Missssippi spends on public schools S9 cents per capita of her population; Louisiana, s102; Florida, $l.25; Georgia, s1.39; Arkansas, $1.34; and Ala bama, 39 cents." "old Mafd'' adds, among other things, that morality and intelli- gence are the foundations of good civil gov ernment; therefore the state that Is behind in her educational and church interest Is compelled to keep in the rear of the pro- cession." "Old Maid" is of the opinion that the public school system of Alabama has many serious defects.
The age-herald., 1898-05-26
MccoY AND cROYNsN
Will Contest For -Si0,0O0 Before the Lenox
 Athletic Club of New York.

New York, May 25.-Tom o'Rourke, man. ager and matchmaker of the Lenox Atn- letic club of this city, succeeded today in securing two first-class boxing contests Tor his club. He expected to match Kid Nc Coy and Joe Goddard, but instead he has secured the signatures of Mccoy and Joe Choynski for twenty-five-round bout, the incentive being purse of S10,OOO The contest will take place at the Lenox Atn- letic club on Monday, June 27, and the men will begin training immediately.
 In addition to this, O'Rourke has also ar ranged a twenty-five-round contest between Joe Goddard and Peter Maher for purse of $8, GOO. These heayy-weights signed arti- cles this afternoon to meet NatTthe Lenox Athletic club on the night of July D.
The age-herald., 1898-05-26
BASE BALL.
Victory for the Varsity
Special Dispatch to The Age-Hera

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald. Tuscaloosa, Ala. May 25.-An aggrega- tion representing the Birmingham Athletic Association came down last night to play the university a game of ball. The game was called at 3SO and was a pretty good exhibition of ball playing. Score by in- nings:
 123456 67S9 Alabama .... ...... ........0 2 0 5 3 0 0 1-12 BlrmlnSnam ..U U Z l l D U- 2 Batteries-Nabers and Cotter; Gilligan, Willig and Vigo. Umpire-Morgan.
 For Alabama Cotter got three base hit and two base hit. Abbott got a three base hit and White home run. For Bir- mingham McEachin got a couple of hits, Brophy a single and three base hit, and Willig and Gilligan home run each
The age-herald., 1898-05-26
Nominations Confirmed

Washin,, ton, May 25-Tle senate today confirmed these nominations:
 J. Jefferies, to be surveyor of customs, Memphis. Tenn.
 To be Consul at yladigostoek. Russ a, R. T. Greenor, of New York.
 H. H. Morgan, of Louisiana, at Aariue w. W. Rockhill, of the District of Colum- bia, minister to Greece, Roumanil and Servia, to take effect July 1.
 J. S. Conover, postmaster at Greenv.l1e, Texas.
The age-herald., 1898-05-26
5-19- 9-thurs-3w
Notice of Application to Sell
 Real Estate.

The State of Alabama Jefferson County. Probate Court May IS, 1S9S
 Estate of Florence R. Dupuy, Dcsd. This day came J. M. Dupuy, the admin istrator of said estate, and filed his ap- plication in due form and under oath, praying for an order of sale of certain lands described therein, and belonging to said esate, for the purpose of paying debts, erty of said esate is insufficient for that purpose.
 It Is ordered that the 1st day of July, 1898, be appointed day for hearing such application. at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
 M. T. PORTER, 5-19-thurs-3t Judge of Probate.