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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-27
BROADER GENERALS.
List of Twenty Eight Appointments Made
by the President.

washington, May 27.-rhe President
today sent the following nominations
to the Senate:
To be brgadier generals: Col. Rob-
ert II. Hall, Fourth U. S, infantry; Col.
Edwin V. Sumner. Seventh u. s. cav
airy; Col. Peter c. Hainers, corps of
engineers; Col. George Gillespie. corps
of engineers; Col. Marsh p. Miller.
Third u. s. artillery; Col Jacob Kline,
Twenty-first u. 5. infantry; Lieut.. Col.
Jacob Kline, Twenty-first u. s. infan-
try; Lieut.. Col. Osward H. Ernest.
corps of engineers; Lieut.. Col. Lloyd
Wheaton, Twentieth U. 8. infantry;
Lieut.. Col. Arthur Macarthur, assistant
adjutant general; Lieut.. Col. Henry
Hasbrouck, Fourth U. $. artillery;
Lieut.. Col. John C. Gilmore, assistant
adjutant general; Lieut.. Wallace Ran
dali Third u. s. artillery; Major Jos.
T. Sanger, inspector general; Freder-
lex ID. Grant of New York, Hath N. Y.
volunteer infantry; Harrison Gray
Otis, of California;; Henry NJ. Duffleld.
of Minnesota; Charles King, of Wis
consln: Lucius Il. Hubbard OF Mime
sofa; Geo. A. Garretson, of Ohio; Will
liam A. Gordon, of Georgia; John A.
Wiley of Pennsylvania: VIM. A. Ban
croft, of Massachusetts; VIM. j. Nc
Kee. of Indiana; Francis V. Greene, Of
New York, Sixty-frst volunteer in
fantry; Charles Fltzsmmons, of Illi-
nois; JOS Hudson, of Kansas; Jos.
Russ Lincoln, of Iowa; Michael V.
Sheridan, u. S. A.. assistant adjutant
general.
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SEIZED A BRITISH VESSEL.
Spaniards AlIege that Il Has Violated the
Neutrality Laws,
Captain and Officers Inprisoned-British
Onicials Take Cognizance of
the Matter.

New York, May ga dispatch to
the Herald from Kingston, Jamaica.
says
Cable advices have been received
here from Cienfuegos. Cuba, stating
that the Adula on her arrival there
was stopped by the Spanish authorities.
search was made, and it was found
that there was q man on board, whose
name is not given. who had gone to the
ship surreptitiously. His name was
not on the ships papers.
The Spanish authorities declared his
object was to go into the town ana
carry back information to the blockad-
ing fleet, and that his presence was n
breach of the neutrality laws. The ship
was then seized and Captain Walker
and his officers were put in confine~
ment. The British consul has made a
protest. and the English authorities
here are moving in the matter.
1t is believed the person aboard was
the agent OF newspaper correspon-
dent, as the Spanish consul had alb
solutely refused to permit the ship to
leave II any reporters were allowed to
20,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-27

chased by the Bancroft was three
masted steamer and apparently a
merchantmen of large tonnage. Shu
had one smokestack. No doubt was
entertained of her being a Spaniard.
because when the Bancroft put after
her she pulled away at full speed.
The Wilmington was coming in here
for coal when, at about 80 last even
Ing, between ~ and 10 miles off Key
Wczt. She saw the smoke of u steamer
and turned in this direction. About
the same time the Bancroft came
had seen anything of a three masted
steamer which had chased the auxil-
larry gunboat Eagle. The Wilmington
then notified the Bancroft of the three
masted steamer and while doing SO a
stranger hove in sight The Bancroft
Went after her and the vessel headed
southeast with the Bancroft going full
speed after her. The chase was most
exciting one when the Wilmington last
saw the two vessels.
1T Is presumed that the Spanish ship,
obselVlng the Wilmington's military
top, nistook her for battleship and
thcuSht IL safe to continue scouting.
trusting to her superior speed for es-
cape, but when the Bancroft appeared
the Spaniard wasted no time in trying
TO get away.
Captain Todd of the Wilmington has
no doubt the Bancroft will catch the
Spaniard.
custom house official here, when he
heard the story, said he had seen
strange ship off Key West last night,
adding that she was gone this morn
Ing.
Captain Todd is confident the vessel
being chased by the Bancroft Is a
Spanish auxiliary cruiser on scout
duty.
The Wilmington came In from the
blockade and reports all quiet there.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-27
CONTROL OF THE PHILIPPINES.
Measure Introduced In Congress Giving
the President the Necessary Powers.

"aS"N'' III sbhpTest srNtnR
the President the Necessary Powers.
Washington. May 27.-Soon after the
Senate convened at II o'clock this
military Affairs committee bill pro-
yiding for a second assistant of war
to be named by the President and to
receive salary of $4,000.
After delay of fifteen minutes
quorum was secured and the bill was
passed.
Mr. Morgan then offered an amend
ment to the war revenue measure as
follows:
when any of the islands of the At
lantic or Pacific oceans are owned by
the United States, or when they are
occupied by the civil or military forces
of the United States as a result of war
with Spain or as a necessary means Of
conducting such war, to be determined
by the President as the commander-in-
chief of the army of the United States
It shall be lawful and within his dis
erection for the President to appoint a
civil or military governor of such
Islands with full authority under such
rules and regulations as the President
shall prescribe, not inconsistent with
the laws of civilized warfare, to main
tain good order and TO protect the lives
and property and the domestic peace of
the people thereof.
And there shall be extended over such
islands and enforced therein such parts
and provisions of the tax laws of the
United States or Of such islands wheth-
err relating to customs duties or to in
te1nal taxation, as shall in the tudg-
ment and discretion of the President be
Justly applicable to such Islands during
the existence OF the war with Spain.
"The currency of the United States,
whether In gold, silver or paper money,
shall be lawful tender In said Islands.
so owned or occupied. in the same man
ner and to the same extent that they
are legal tender in the United States
for the payment Of all debts, public or
private.
And the provisions of this act that
relate to such islands, together with
such regulations as shall be made by
order of the President for executing the
same shall remain in force until the
same are altered, amended or repealed
by act of Congress"
Consideration OF the war revenue
measure was resumed. Mr.. Teller taxi
ing the floor TO continue his speech be-
gun Yesterday.
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FIRED ON BY SPANIARDS.
Three Of Them Tried to Get Into the Batteries
at Fort Taylor.
Return Fire of Sentries Shows About as
bad Markmanship ns the
Spaniards DO,

Key West, Fla. May 81. s:S5 am
A sergeant Of artillery on duty at
mortar battery near Fort Taylor, was
fired upon carly this morning by three
unknown men, whom he says he knows
to be Spaniards. The sergeant was
slightly wounded.
The fire was promptly returned, but
the men escaped.
The principal in the adventure, Ser
geant Charles w. Richards, battery
Il. First artillery, told the Associated
Press correspondent today that at 10
O'Clock yesterday morning three men
who looked like Spaniards attempted
to enter the gate at the reservation.
but were turned away. on three diff
ferent occasions later in the day he saw
them lettering about various entrances,
and at one of these they fingered for
nearly two hours. AT 9:45 last night
Richards when walking over to Fort
Taylor across the reservation, heard
sounds coming from the mortar bat
terry, close to the roadway. Getting
his rifle ready he crept stealthily up
to the pit and when close by heard
voices say: I.-.
JIM get the package"
me sergeant then entered the pit
and confronted stranger who was
coming out with three foot package
in his hands. Richards aimed his rifle
at the man and ordered Hands up"
but without an instant's hesitation the
stranger blazed away with revolver,
which he apparently had drawn and
ready. Two shots flew past the SOL
der and he dropped to his knees as a
third bullet ploughed through the flesh
of his left arm. above the elbow.
After the three shots the mysterious
assailant of the sergeant turned and
fled at top speed toward the road.
Richards firing one shot after the fugl-
tive and missing him.
lie saw the man leap into a carriage
Just outslue the gate in which were
seated TWO other men, and the trio
drove furiously away. The sudden
ness of the attack caught Richards I'M
awares and the men were out of range
before he could bring his rifle to bear
upon them effectively.
shortly after midnight Sergeant
Richards with several a1-tillerymen re-
turned to the mortar pit to see n all
was right there. AS they drew near a
figure darted out and sped to the road,
Richards recognized this figure as the
man who had shot at him and ordered
Private Gates to fire. But the suspect
was again too agile and one shot Aired
went wide.
We chased him some distance" said
Richards. but he got away. AT the
road we found long Cuban cigar
dropped by him and still burning. He
was about feet tall. had a heavy
black moustache, and wore n uilIe,v,
coat. am satisfied that the three men
We're spaniards, and that the package
contained dynamite with which thew
Intended to destroy the batteries
Richards was emphatic In his asaar-
tons and added: There are other
reveal"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-27
DROWNED IN A MINE.
Water Bursts Into a Coiliery and Overtakes
Six Workmen.

Pottsville, Pa, May 27.-While min
ers We're working in the Red Ash vein
If the Kaska William Colliery, about
ten miles east of here yesterday, a
large body of water was struck and
SIX men are supposed to have been
drowned. They are:
William Morgana married. wife and
two children.
William Derr. single. II years of
age.
Martin Nalochis.
Peter Durkin. wife in Poland.
Paul Kosinski.
Wendele Kroyishh.
1t is possible that Derr and Morgan
may be rescued, but there Is no hope
for the others.
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RUSHING TO THE WEST.
Transport Ships on this Pacifc--HonoluIu
ProparIng a Weleome for Americana.

San Francisco, May 27,-The steamer
China, which stopped at Honolulu on
her way from the orient reports that
the people of that city We're making
great preparations to receive the trans
port fleet which left this city for Ma
Mia and which will stop at Honolulu
enroute. The town was being decorat-
ed with flags and bunting and the
freedom of the city will be offered to
the men on the steamers. The China
passd the transports City of Pekins,
City of Sydney and the Australia last
night and reports the three vessels as
proceeding westerly at great speed with
all well on board.
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ANCIENT HISTORY.
Admiral Sampson Report Is Posted at the
Navy Department Today.

Washington, May 2T.-The following
bulletin was posted at the navy de-
partment today:
The following is a copy OF report
made by Rear Admiral Sampson, con
corning the action of San Juan de
Puerto Rico:
Upon approaching San Juan, 1t was
seen that none Of the Spanish vessels
were in the harbor. l was therefore
considerably In doubt whether they had
reached San Juan and again departed
FOR some unknown destination, or
whether they had not arrived. As
their capture was the object Of the ex-
petition, and as 1t was essential that
they should not pass to the westward,
l determined to attack the batteries
defending the port in order to develop
their positions and strength. and then
without waiting to reduce the city or
subject II to the regular bombardment
which would require due notice-re>
turn to the westward. / commenced
the attack as soon as 1t was good day
light, This lasted about three hours,
when the signal was made to discon-
unue the firing, and the squadron
stood to the northeast until out of sight
of San Juan, when the course was laid
to the westward. with the view of COM
municating with the department nj
Port Plata and learn II the department
had obtained information as to the
movements of the Spanish vessels.
At Cape Hsitien / received word
from the department that the Spanish
vessels had been sighted off Curacao
on the 10th inst. As stated in my tele-
gram. no serious injury was done to
any of the ships and only one man was
killed. and seven wounded slightly.
Murderer thanks Executed.
San Francisco, Cal, May 27.-Jos. j.
Ebanks. West Indian muatto, was
hanged at San Quentin this morning
for the murder of Mrs Harriet Stiles
and her father, John Borden, in San
Diego county.
San Quentin, May 27.--Jos. Japhet
Ebans was West Indian mulatto. His
crime was the murder of Mrs. Harriet
stiles of Fall Brook, San Diego county.
and her father, John Borden, of
Michigan, the latter S6 years of age.
The deed was committed in a tent on
the beach at Las Flores, a few miles
north of Oceanside, on Sept. 10. 1895.
Mrs. Stiles, her husband Leroy Stiles,
and her father Mr.. Borden, We're
camped at Las Flores for short out
ing. At the time of the murder Mrs
stiles and her father were In the tent,
Mr. Stiles being temporarily absent
When he returned he found them both
decd, and having been shot twice
The officers at once began rounding up
suspicious persons and Bbanks was ar
rested.
In a confession that Ebanks made to
reporter and which he subsequently
rcpudiated. he said that he entered the
tent to get a drink of water. Mr.. Bor-
den was alarmed and made a motion
as though to use weapon. thanks
thereupon shot him. The mulatto, ac-
cording to his tory, gave Mrs. stiles
one minute in which to pray and then
killed her, go that there might be no
witness of the murder OF Borden. Then
to make a sure job he shot each of
them second time.
Before retiring last night Ebanks
wrote and signed q statement declar-
ing his innocence and stating that he
would die a brave man.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-27

Hazardville. Conn, May 27,-The
Corning mill of the Hazsrdvile Pow
der company, in which fuses are pre-
pared, exploded today. Alfred d. Lun-
don was killed and Foreman James
Colby was seriously injured. The mill
was small building, one OF hundred
constituting the MEANWHILE Powder
company's plant.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-27

New York. May ga dispatch to
the Herald from Gibraltar say.
THE warshlps at Cndiz, forming
SPANS reserve squadron under COM
mand OF Admiral Camara, are busy
testing their guns and machinery pre-
paIatory 10 their departure from that
port. Their destination cannot be as
certained. Large quantities of coal
continue to arrive at Cadiz."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-27

Erfurt, May 27.-Serious rioting took
a local grievance. The troops were
calld out to quell the disturbance and
charged upon the mob with drawn
swords. Twenty persons were more or
less seriously Injured, and thirty riot
ers were arrested.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-27

London, May 27,-The Duke of Port
lands brown filly, Airs, and Graces. by
Ayrshire, out of Lily Alwyne. won the
Oaks stakes of $500 soverelgns at Ep-
som today. The betting. previous to the
start, was 100 to s against Airs. and
Graces even money aglnst Nunnicer
second. and 10 to l against Caulifower,
third. Fourteen horses ran, distance
about O mile and half.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-27
CHASING A SPANISH CRUISER.
When Last Seen Last Night the Bancroft
Was In Hot Pursuit..

Key West, Fla, May 81, 7:15 a-m.-
A Spanish steamship, thought to be an
auxiliary cruiser, was sighted by the
u. s. warships Wilmington and Ban
croft, 10 miles Off Key West last night,
and at last accounts she was being
chased by the Bancroft. The ship
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-27

Berlin, May 27.-U. S. Ambassador
White is greatly pleased at fresh evil
dence yesterday Of Germany's strict
neutrality. Acting upon information
of the United States consul at Ham,
burg to the effect that the Spanish
steamer Pinson was about to sail with
contraband OF war, Mr.. White went to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-27
Golf Championship Contest.

Liverpool. May 27.-In the final tie.
first round, OF the 18th annual amateur
golf championship contest today at
Hoy Lake, +. J. TAFT. of the Black
Watch. led S. Muire Ferguson of the
Royal and Ancient club, by three holes
nm
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-27
TuE STORY DENIDD.

London. May 27.-The stories circu-
lated at Madrid and elsewhere regard
ing the Baltimore are evidently
groundless. The dispatch received at
the Spanish capital from Manila ap-
parently referred to the alleged dis
ablement of the Baltimore during the
battle at Manila, when a Spanish shell
struck her and exploded some am
munition, slightly injuring eight men
on her deck.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-27
They will carry 5000 men.
THE CHINA ARRIVES.

San Francisco. May 27.-At 11:55 the
Merchants Exchange reported the
steamer China which has been char
tered by the gov zrnment to transport
troops to Manila, as passing through
the Golden Gate. She will be boarded
by the board of health, and II found to
be in good sanitary condition will go
to her dock and the work Of unloading
her cargo will corSnance. She will
probably be turned over to the govern
ment on Monday to be prepared for
her voyage to the Philippines.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-27
TROOPS FOR PHILIPPINES.
Ships Chartered to Take n Second Detach-
ment Next Week.

Washington, May 27.-The war de-
partment today chartered the steamers
China and Colon, of the Pacific Mall
Steamship company, which. with the
Centennial, the Zealandia and the Ohio,
will comprise the next expedition to
the Philippines, leaving some time next
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-27
THE BALTIMORE NOT WRECKED.
Report that 1t Was Done by m Explosion
Is Mistake.

New York, May 27,-The Worlds
London correspondent says; A spe-
cial dispatch to the Daily Telegraph
from Manila says that the United
States cruiser Baltimore has been
wrecked by an explosion on board. She
is now lying on the mud at Maca-
bulos.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-27
CONGRESS TAKES UP THE
MATTER,

me Hawaiian annexation question,
Mhleh has been the subject of no little
concern about the Senate for the past
.eW days. assumed definite shape In
ne Senate today when Senators Lodge
ana Morgan offered amendments to
me war revenue bill bearing directly
anon the subject.
Senator Lodges's amendment Is in the
words or the NewltSids resolution and
provides in direct terms for the an
peShtion OF the Islands. Senator
Lo1ge was seen Immediately after he
aad sent his amendment to the desk
tho announced 1t to be his purpose
% hress the amendment to the end
Aenceforth," said he, "the two
The Green Forest tribune., 1898-06-09
NUMBER B..
Blankets As CaskefS.

From the quartermaster generals office of the war department an order was placed with the Tampa (Fla) firm for a large quantity of antiseptic blankets for use of the army of inva- sion in Cuba, and by which the bodies of soldiers fallen in battle may be pro- protected from decomposition. It is the intention of war departments officials that the blankets shall be used by the soldiers in the field to sleep upon in camp and to protect the bodies of those who meot death while in trans- port to America for burial,
 When the ends of the blankets are fastened together the coverings become to all intents and purposes hermetical- lv sealed caskets in which dead bodies will be in DO danger of decomposition until such time as burial will be prac- ticable. It is understood the order placed provides for the delivery of 10, GOO at ten dollars per blanket at Mobile, Ala. If, however. marching orders are in the meantime issued directing the army to move into Cuba the blankets are to he shipped to any portion of the island in which may be opened a base of supplies.
 The officials of the war department decided upon making the purchase only after thorough test, which has just been completed ard which proved to the complete satisfaction of the quar- termaster generals department that the value and utilityof the blankets could not have been exaggerated, not have been exaggerated. In making the test the body of dog belonging to Commandant Norton of the navy yald, which died nearly two weeks ago, was used. It was stated that the carcass would not decompose if allowed to remain in the bankets one month, which would serve all the purposes of the experiment.. The dogs body was not subjected to any preparation before being pidee4 Ill Ohe olallkeCs So as to De in keeping with what would be he fate of the soldier who falls in battle. Owing to the expected movement of the troops, however, the officials in charge of the test consented to q two week $ limit, and the body of the dog was uncovered. l was found to be in a perfect state of preservation, where upon the order for the blankets was immediately placed,
The Green Forest tribune., 1898-06-09
FRISCO LINE.

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 The most direct through car route topoints in Southwest, Mis- souri, Southern Kansas, Arkansas, Indian Territory and Texas.
 The most direct route to St. Louis and the East Double daily vestibulcd trains Free reclining chair car; observation and drawing room sleepers. Harvey dining halls. Ask your nearest tick ct agent for full particulars, or write Geo. T. Nicholson, Gon'l Pass. Agt. St. Louis, Mo.
The Green Forest tribune., 1898-06-09
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

Eighty acres one mile North East of town acres in cultivation good house barn aud out buildings good orchard well of water good land and title for terms apply at this Office.
 Good farm of 2I5 acres for sale cheap. ITO acres in cultivation. all good bottom land good dwelling, large barn and other other out buiId- iggs This farm is on the berryyille and Bur lington road, miles east of BerryyHe. For fur ther particulars call on this office.
 fine bottom farm in the 0sGge valley miles south of Green Forest. 20 acres in tracts 2Fi acres in cultivation, under good fence One good residence and out uiltiuGs, tWo tenant houses and out Quildngs. Good frut orchard and springs, situated on two leading coh ty roads. Che mile from school house, chtreh and post office h other words three good homes none Geod bargain.
 Fine farm ila miles east of Green Forest on Dry creek comprising 26s acr cE. l4G in cultiva- ti9h F in orchard Splendid bargain,
 Call at tn is office
The Green Forest tribune., 1898-06-09
Electric Bitters.

Electric Bitters is medicine for any season, but perhaps more generally needed in the Spring, when the languid exhausted feeling prevails, when the liver is torpid and sluggish and the need of a tome alternative is felt. A pronpt use of this medicine has often averted long and perhaps fatal bilious feyers. Nomedcine will act more sure- ly in counteracting and freeing the syssem from the lualarial poison Head ache, indigestion, constipation. dizzi- ness yield to Electric Bitters. Only Soc per bottle at J. E, Harbert's drug stove,
The Green Forest tribune., 1898-06-09
Marvellous Results.

From letter written by Rev, ]. Gunderman of Diamondale, Mich, We are permitted to make this extract: "I have no hesitation in fecommend- ing pr, Kings New Discovery, as the results were almost marvellous in the case of my wife. While I was pastor of the Baptist Church a Rives Junction she was brought down with pneumonia succeeding lagrip. Terrible paromsysn of coughing wond last for hours with little interruption and it seemel as if she could not survive them. A friend recommended Dr. Kings New Dscov- cry; it was quick in it's work and high ly satisfactory in results" Trial bot tie free at J E. Harbert's drug store, Regular size soc and 0l.