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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
DAYS EVENTS
IN BRIEF FORM.

The Asiatic Squadron is reported TO
have been sighted north Of Manila.
A battle Is expected to-day or to-
morrow. The insurgents on the ISL
land are preparing to assist the Amer
leans.
The statement Is made that Germany
has issued a note declaring she will
not oppose the landing Of troops in
the Philippines, but will not permit
any bOmbardment
Weyler. in the Spanish Senate urged
the government to take the offensive
against America.
A report was sent out from Madrid
that the Montgomery was on the rocks
off Colonados, Pinar del Rio. The
Montgomery is not in Cuban waters.
The House Of Representatives passed
the war revenue bill. all amendments
being voted down
The Senate adopted the conference re-
port on the naval appropriation bill.
The Navy Department received informa-
ton that the Spanish squadron has
left the Cape Verde Islands. Its des-
tination is unknown
1t Is believed that the American liners
recently obtained by the government
will head directly for the Spanish coast
20 lie In wait for prizes.
IL Is understood that the volunteer army
will be composed OF three corps, com
manded by Major-Generals Grenyiile
Dodse. J. n. Wilson and either titz-
hugh Lee of Joseph Wheeler.
Rapresentatiyes OF the Powers are ar
ranging Tor the departure Of foreigners
al Havana as soon as any Indication
is made Of a move that Is likely TO
lmperil their lives.
Major G.. w. Adair has been designated
surgeon 20 examine the virginia vol
umteers.
A dispatch from Madrid says the gov
efnment viii expel all American CHI
Zeus. ~,
Portugal issued its decree OF neutrahty'
as foreshadowed yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
AT KEY WEST
The Panther Arrives-A Corps OF he"
Cross Nurses on Hand.

KEY WEST FLA. April @.-To-day
was one Of wild rumor and little action
Tho chief incident Of the day was the
arrival Of the troop ship Panther with
nearly zoo marines on board.
She comes from Hampton Roads IN CON
v0v of the Montgomery. Lieutenant
Col0ncl Huntingdon rs in command %
the marines. lie said the only event OF
the trip was q squall on Iuesaay hBH'
The men stood SC well.
The Fern arrived from Tampa with am
munition for the fleet and the Annapolis
returned after q brief absence. Nnele
she has been Is not known except 10 the
authorities and those aboard. 1he Am
phitrite is still coaling here.
A statement is made by Lieutenant Nc
KmIey. i'm charge OF the harhor defences
that Key West will be practically closed
90 vessels between S II. VI. and 4 \. NJ
beginning tomorrow. according 10 lHe
regulations governing the entry and de-
parture of vessels during the continuance
OF the war.
A load OF anxiety was lifted from the
naval men here by the arrival late this
evening of the little Spanish schooner
Three Sisters with Paymaster George F.
Simpson and two sailors OF the Terror
aboard. The vessel had almost been
given up for lost.
The schooner loaded with sugar while
bound from Havana for Cardenas was
captured of the latter place Sunday af-
ternoon Boy the torpedo boat Foote, with
the Terror and Machias near by Pay
master Simpson and his companions
were put aboard as p prize crew and
started for Key West that night. The
boat encountered heavy weather.
The Mascotte arrived this evening,
bringing Miss Clara Barton and corps
of Red Cross workers. THE party ala not
me- ashore. but were taken down stream
10 the Red Cross ship State of TeNes.
which has been awaiting their arrival
The state Of Texas. under Captain
YOUNG. has four other Rcd Cross work
ers on board and 1i0) tons OF provisions.
clothing and medicines She will await
instructions from Washington before pro-
cceding for Cuba.
The State of Texas viii probably serve
as q hospital ship for The fleet and
troops
The inquiry into the legal questions
involved in The capture Of the prizes IS
proceeding slowly. The commission now
consists of Judge J. NJ Phipps and Julius
OTTO. Of Key West and Commander
Winu. Of the navy TetireD.
No news has been received to-day Of
tlc fleet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
DESERVING CUBA.
Refugees from Santiago Tell a TaIeof
Desoiation.

Desoiation.
KINGSTON. JAMAICA. April 29.-The
German steamer Remus, from Hamburg
TO Baltimore, touched at Port Antonio,
this island. early to-day and landed there
AL German, Cuban. british. and Ameri-
can refugees from Santiago de Cuba. The
Remus agreed 10 take the passengers as
an act of charity and run out OF her
courAe to Port Antonio TO land them.
The refugees are mostly women and
chidrcn. many Of them persons OF refine
ment There was no accommodation for
them on board the Remus. and there
fore they were compelled to stay on
deck all night, and they had nothing 10
eat. as the steamer was not provisioned
for so many people. Many OF the wo-
men and children were sick from lack
of food sfta
Pulaski Hyatt, the United States Con-
sui at Santiago de Cuba. who left there
some weeks ago for jamaica under In
structions from Washington, came TO tho
rescue OF the refugees. and at his own
expense caused dinner to be- prepared
for all of them on the wharf where they
landed.
The refugees confirm the reports that
the Spaniards are abandoning the small
cities and the plantations, which they
have been guarding. burning the pianta-
ton buildings before leaving them. The
soldiers at Santiago de Cuba. according
to reports, have seized all the food at
that place for the army, and the civilian
population Of that city, about DVD per-
sons IS almost entirely without provis-
ions.
The insurg ,nts' activity has greatly
increased recently. evidently owing to the
news they have received from the United
states. and they are raiding up 10 the
very outworks Of Santiago de Cuba and
Guantanamo
The city of Santiago de Cuba, when
the refugees left. was In q state Of SENT
panic. fearing The blockade OF the port
bv the United States fleet. There wers
about 1900 Spanish troops there and IN
the vicinity. hut food. excepting army
supplies. was running low.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
G0RMAN RESIGNS.
Senator Tnrpie Succeeds Him as Chair
man OF Democratic Caucus.


WASHINGTON. Apri! Ex-senator Cor
man, who for many years has been chair
man OF the Democratic caucus Of the Sen
ate. resigned the position to-day and Sen
atOr Turple. of Indiana, was chosen as ms
successor.
Mr German In rendering his resignation.
stated that he had desired 70 withdraw
from the position last fali and that he
had been dissuaded by some Of his fell
low Senators. but that he had since given
the matter Carful attention ana was Iully
persuaded that 30 was the proper course
Tor him 10 pursue.
A resolution OF thanks 20 him offered Dy
Senator Cockrell. was adopted by rising
and unanimous vote.
The caucus also took up the question
Of the war revenue bill. discussing ~
some length the prOpriety OF amending
the bin In various respects. but reaching
no conclusions or agreement on any
amendment 10 be offered Senator Dan
iel suggested a tax on corporations.
Among other ideas were the following.
The coinage OF the silver seignorage
and the issuance Of treasury notes with
ont making them legal tender.
10 was made evident that there would
be "a formidable opposition 20 any imme-
olale effort 20 secure agreement on the
BILL The matter Of filling the place on
the Finance Committee made vacant by
Senator Walthalls death was referred TO
the Steering Committee and the indica-
tiOus now are that IL viii go TO Senator
Chiffon Of Texas
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
MINERAL WATER.
An Article that the War Revenue Bill
Deals Heavy Blow.

WASHINGTON, j. c.. April 29-spe-
cial.-1ne army revenue bill which pass
ed to-day, contains one item of taxa
ton that is of the greatest import to
many people in Virginia
Under the head OF proprietary medl-
cines. an natural mineral waters bottled
for sale are taxed two cents per half
gollon bottle making tweuty-i0ur cents
per case on an waters 50 bottled.
This tax will fall heavily upon AN such
bic enterprises as the Buffalo Lithia and
other springs of the State.
EX-State Senator Thomas y. Williams
Of Mecklenburg county representing the
Buffalo Lithia. and Mr. Taylor. OF the
FouticellO Company, were here to-day
urged a reduction. but the bin passed the
House and now goes 20 the Senate with
the tax on ~.
Senator Daniel will endeavor TO have
80 modified in the Senate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
PORTUGAL'S NEUTRALITY.
The Oficial Decree Published fester-
day-No Privateering.

LISBON. April % The Official Ga
zette to-day publishes the neutrality de-
cree of Portugal in the war between
spain and the United States. II is similar
to the decree issued at the time OF the
outbreak of the Franco-Prussian war
aud contains six articles:
l-Forbids the equipment Of priyateers
I'm Portuguese waters.
2-Forbids the entry Of privateers into
Portuguese waters.
9-Permits belligerents TO make a short
stay nj Portuguese ports.
4-Dehnes legitimate trade as regards
bellicercats and forqds trading IN goods
which may be considered c0ntraband of
war.
warns Portuguese and foreigners In
Portugal against actions contrary 10 the
security Of the state
6-Refuses protection to any infringers
OF the decree.
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Tampa. large crowd OF citizens ana SOL
ders gave them q rousing send on.
Orders have been received 10 fecrnit
several regiments to war strength OF l,eVS
men.
LOUISIANA MILITIA.
NEW ORLEANS. April 29.--The First
Regiment left here tonight for Tampa.
The impression among army men Is that
the first army corps sent into CUBA WIN
be for the purpose of cooperating with
the insurgents. Other regiments nave
not Yet received orders to leave. The
State troops Will begin 10 mobolize sun
day.
Colonel c. II. Eagan Commlssary Gen,
eral. was ordered 20 washington. Colonel
Babcock will assume the duties OF 40
iutant General az Tampa. Major j. W.
Jacobs will go to Tampa as Quarter Mas
ter.
Lieutenant Commander Wadhams left
this morning for Pensacola TO complete
the fleet for the regular patrol district.
NORTH CAROLINA TROOPS.
RALEIGH. y. c.. April Ex-Governor
Russell. has ordered the First Regiment
Of Volunteers 20 move 10 Raleigh the
point of mobilization Monday afternoon.
The First Regiment IS already tuh
strength but the recruiting of the Sec
ond will take ten days.
The battery of heavy artillery called
for by the President viii be formed or
white men. mainly from Salisbury, Way
nesborO and Weldon.
JACKSON, MISS. April Ex-Governor
McLaurln to-day issued proclamation
calling for volunteers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
A SKIPPER'S FOLLY.
The Panther Fired on Schooner That
Refused to Show Colors.

BRUNSWICK. GA. April 20-Because
She neglected TO fly the American hag al
sea when called upon tO do so. the schOon-
er Addie NJ Anderson. Captain Taylor
was fred upon of llatteTas by the United
States transport Panther.
The Anderson arrived here to-day from
New York and, Captain Taylor reported,
sighted the Panther bound for Key West
with 500 marines aboard. The TRANSPORT
signaled the schooner 10 show her cOlOfs
but Captain Taylor did not respond. or
ders T. heoVe TO were also disregarded.
The Panther tired a solid snot across the
schooners bows followed by another,
with the desired effect.
Captain Taylor says the Panther's COM
mander gave him a warm lecture on the
danger OF disregarding his orders.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
AFTER THE SPECIE.
The steamer Esmeralda Goes from
Hong Kong TO Manila.

HONG KONG, April 29-The steamer
Esmeralda. chartered hy the banking
companies has gone 10 Manila. capital of
the Philippine Islands to bring away the
specie there as trouble is apprehended
90 is understood she viii be able % enter
and leave Manila before the United
Statos fleet attacks that port. She has
plenty of coal on board and also has as
passenger The insurgent leader Filipino.
She is supposed 90 have sealed orders to
Join the United States feet after her
mission is accomplished.
The cable to Manila has not been cut
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
TERROR AT KEY WEST.
The Inhabitants in Dread of the Span
ish Warships.

KEY WEST FLA, April 29.-There are
many nervous people in this semiCuban
city and apprehension is not confined to
the less intelligent class. The timid aver
that Key West is sure to be the first
point of attack by the Spanish feet and
the whereabouts of the latter they place
some at Porto Rico. others off Bermuda,
while some viii almost certify that the
hostile cruisers are less than an hundred
miles away.
AS reasons for their belief that Key
West will be selected many say Spain
has am especial grudge against the place
as having been for many years hot
bed of treason 60 the crown, that the coal
and naval stores belonging TO the United
States now here TO supply the fleet
would be Of ncalculabie benefit 20 the
Spaniards and that the Vizcaya and
Oqucudo alone could capture the place in
a few hours.
Not I'll few women have left Key West
and others will soon follow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
General Walker Volunteers.

WASHINGTON, April 0.-Representa-
tive Walker, OF Virginia. called on the
Secretary of War to-day and offered his
services In the war. There was no specific
appointment asked for, though IL Is uu-
likely that anything short Of q brig de
command would be considered. General
Walker served In The Confederate army
throughout the war. was in command oi
the StOnewall brigade. and dt the time
of the surrender at AppomattoX COM
manded Earlys whole division.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
SURGEONS DESIGNATED.
Major G.. W. Adair to Examine the Vir-
pinia Volunteers.

WASHINGTON. April 29-Secretary AL
gcr has designated the following named
medical officers 10 examine volunteer
troops called ont by the Presidents proc
lamatiOu as 10 their physical quallhca-
ti0us for the service:
Captain William T.. Purviance, assist
ant surgeon. Alabama; Major Henry ;.
is bourne. surgeon Florida Major Blair
ID Tavlor. SURGEON Georgia. Captain r.
4. Winter assistant surgeon. North Caro-
lima. First Lieutenant w. I. Lewis, assis-
tant surgeon South Carolina; Major q.
". Adair. surgeon, Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
It Leaves Cape Verde Islands Bound
for the North,
NO NEWS FROM ADMIRAL DEWEY
Received at the Navy Department.
The Gable to the PHILIPPINES Con
trollcd 10y Spain, and Fears are
Expressed That all News Will
BE Distorted Generals
Lee and Dodge.

WASUINGTON. April 9.-This was a
day of alarming rumors. running an the
way from tha blowing mp of "a big moni-
for to tla detection and punishment of
traitors but fortunately au off them turn-
cd out ou inquiry To- Doe without fouuda-
ton. Actual evous of Importance were
fep.
Tine news of the day began with the
departure from Cape Verde of the Span
i-h fleet. the stay of which at ST. Vim
cent has been "a source of anxiety on the
part 1f officials here because &c seemed 20
indicate the sympathy of Portugal for
Spain. might lead her TO wink at "a yio-
latiou of neutrality laws in favor of
Spain.
SPANISH FLEET LEAVES.
Late I'm the afternoon a. cablegram
came 20 the state Department from
Cape Verde bearing no signature saying
that eight batuesh.ps aud two torpedo
boats had started north.
Captain Sampson seuJ "a telegram rela-
tive 20 the firing at the Motanzas forts
Iut it was disappointing lacking in de-
taH. The few words contained in the
dispatch went to confirm the official view
that the affair was nothing more than a
naval reconnaissance.
$50 news came to-day from Admiral
Dewevs squadron now on it's way 10
the philippines to do battle with the
Spaui-h neet one officer pointed out
that it Admiral Dewey succeeded in de-
r...i.... ,t. cr..ri-n fleet the Spanish of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
Thirteen Thousand Increase.

WASHINGTON. April 9.-The Houss
Committee on Military Affairs agreed to-
day TO report favorabiy an amendments
to volunteer bill providing for an in
crease OF l3,OOO men with special qualin-
cations 10 the volunteers force instead
OF the 5000 provided in the volunteer oiil
"a enactpd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
ARGENTINA NEUTRAL.
She Will Reserve Liberty Of Action
Regarding Coal.

BUENOS AYRES. April 20--It is an
nOunced that the Argentine Republic will
publish a decree OF neutrality during the
war between Spain and the United States
But 10 appears certain that the Govern
mcnt Will reserve absolute liberty OF ac-
ton in regard 10 coal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
BOUND POR CUBA.
THAT said 10 BE the Destination Of the
Snanish IlnliIIa


LONDON. April go THE Evening News
this afternoon publishes "a dispatch from
sf VIoctnt Cape Verde Islands. saying
f0e spanish cruiser Maria Teresa, A'mi-
.4nta oguendo. Nizfdya and CristobM
Colon. accompanied ly tne spanish io--
reIo boats Destroyer Piuion. TERROR and
rrr,r raI aI the hour zoo hour thr disc
mitch was Gled % o'clock this mornlngl
fust sailed IN westerly direction pre-
.uaah.r coins toward cuba.
Ts. dlspatch adds that the spanish tor
uedo boot. azCioa, Arayo and Arie,c and
no sraul.n transports san Francisco
and Cudal de Cadiz sailed at cine same
sine ln n0rtherly direction probably
Going fo the Canary Islands.
TRASPORTs DAMAGED
sT VINCENT CAPE VERDE IS
r.ANDs ADrn "a r. M.-Two Span
lsh frsnFDorts proboly the San Francisco
.rl ina Culod de- Cltlzlhaye just re-
turned h.r. with three Spanish torpedo
.roH hkcy thc Az9ra Arayo and
ATiete.
Owins 70 a collision. the sDaniards say,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
Welded aud Parted.

NEW ORLEANS. April 2s.-IAeuten-
ant +. r. Lacey, Jr., who went 10 TAM
pa with the First Regiment. was married
to-day at the ST. Charles HoseI 20 MIS-
rlorence II. Chandall. OF Detroit. who
came here with her parents. combining
the marriage with the farewell
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April zs.-Fors-
cast for Saturday:
Virginia. Fair and warmer weather&
winds becoming light and variable
North Carolina South Carolina an4
Georgia-Falr weather. variable winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
pnsfnnnsters Named.

dent to-day nominated the following post
masters;
Florida-Chares W. Lewis. Fernindina
North Carolina-poiile W. Garrett. Hen
derson
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
A schooner stranded.

CAPE HENRY, VA, April 9.-yhe
schooner Milton. from Fernandsna .
New York, laden with lumber, stranded
Aprll 9th ON Bodies Island. N. c. The
vessel Is total loss.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
NEARING HIS END.
Mr.. Gladstone Is Now Reported TO he
Sinking Rapidly.

LONDON. April 3o-A private dispatch
from Hawarden 20 a prominent politician
SAYS MIR. Gladstone Is Taptdly nearing ms
end. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-30
RANGE OF THERMoSfETER.

The range OF the Thermometer al The
Times Office yesterday was "a foaowsnkE
A. NJ. So; 12 "A. 81; } Y. NJ. q. y
y. NJ. o.: p. N. Ss; Il ~ ~ Aver
age, g. l-3.
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two a the tcrredo boats have been
olIphtly damaged They claim the poats
wiz be able 10 put TO sea again to-mor-
row.
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THE PARIS SAFE.
She Was Sighted on Fire Island Early
This Morning.

NEW YORK, April 2O.-2:So A. Nine
American Liner Paris has just oce"
sighted east OF Fire Island.
The times., 1898-05-06
CITY BREVITIES.

The annual May ban Of Prof. CaId-
Nell VIII take place tonight al his hall,
corner Fifth and II Streets northwest
The conference report on the act ex-
tending the homestead laws Of the Dis
trict Of Alaska. and granting the right OF
way to certain railroads, was agreed to
yesterday by the Senate.
Samuel Butler. coloTed waiter. who
resides at No. 22l2 r Street, went 10 the
Emergency Hospital yesterday evening TO
have a fractured rib mended. The sur
geons found that his fourth rib on the
right side was broken. Butler said il was
caused by a fist blow
Clarence Byrd. charged with attempt
ing 10 burn the building al No 1927 F
Street northwest was held in $500 bond
yesterday by Judge KimbaI. for his ap-
pearance before the grand jury.
Emma Rean charged Lawrence Morris
in the Police Court yesterday with as
sauitinE her. on ne promise to secure
a marriage license and carry out the con
tract, the prosecuting attorney dismiss
e. the charge.
The times., 1898-05-06
A YOUNG MURDERER,
William Carroll. Aged Eleven. Ar
rested for killing 81 -SchooImptc.


The youngest murderer on record in
the District is locked up at the Fifth
Precinct police station He is William
Carroll, colored. eleven years OF age, who
was arrested by Sergeant Anderson yes
terday evening, charged with the murder
of Clarence Parker, also colored and but
eight years old
The boys homes are on Stanton Avenue,
Hillsdale, d. c.. and they were both
scholars at the Birney Public School on
Nichols Avenue, Last Friday, a few min
utes before l o'clock in the afternoon.
they quarreled in front of the school
building and came to blows. Carroll
though older and larger than his adver-
sary, was sees 20 stoop suddenly and pick
up a large stone. which he threw with
full force at Parker, striking him over
the right eye and telling him to the
ground. The Carroll boy then ran away
and Parker was removed to his home
where he was attended by Drs. Scott and
Watson.
The injury was not thought to be serious
until yesterday, when the injured boy
rapidly grew worse and died about 9
o'clock last evening. An examination of
the wound then showed that his skull had
been fractured. When Sergt. Anderson
learned Of the death of Clarence Parker
he promptly placed William Carroll under
arrest.
The homicide grew out of a feud be-
tween the Carroll and Parker families.
Several days before the boys fought an
older brother of Carroll stretched wire
across the road near the Parker resi-
dence and Benjamin Alexander, an aged
colored man and grandfather of the dead
boy, fell over the wire and was painfully
injured. The quarrel which ended in Par
ker's death, commenced about the wire
stretching incident.
The coroner mas been notified and will
hold an inquest today.