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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-16
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
Second SessiOn.)
SENATE.

Washington, Dec. BIN the senate
Washington, Dec. 12.-In the senate
Mr.. HOar and Mr.. Hale presented reso-
lutions of citizens of their states re-
monstrating against the extension of
American sovereignty over the Philip
pine islands and against the acquisi-
tion of foreign territory without the
consent of the people fF,f such terri
tory. Referred to the committee on
foreign relations.
Mr.. Pettigrew introduced a bill au-
thorizing A. A. Bartlett to raise the
battleship Maine and transport it to
the United States.
Mr.. HOar introduced a resolution for
a committee to prepare and carry out
plans for the celebration of the CEN
tennial of the city of Washington as
the capital of the United States.
Mr.. Hoar introduced the following
resolutions: "That the committee on
military be instructed to inquire and
report as soon as may be, whether
some policy may not be established
by law by which soldiers in the
regular army who have families or
parents depending on them for sup
port, or whose education or oppor-
tunities for business will be seriously
interfered with by longer continuance
in the military service. and who en-
listed for the war, or under assurances
that they would be held only while
the war lasted. may be promptly dis
charged, and their places, so far as
necessary, be filled with new recruits" :"
HOUSE.
Frank A. McLain, who was elected
to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of the late Representative Love,
of Mississippi, took the oath.
Mr.. Grout (rep., VIZ reported the
District of Columbia appropriation
bill. and gave notice that he would
call it up Tuesday.
The house then. under the rules, pro-
ceeded with District of Columbia bust
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SAILED AWAY FOR CUBA.
Gen. FitzhuEh Lee and the Seventh Army
Corps Stan Sailed on the Panama,
Sunday, for Cuba.

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 12.-Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee. commanding the Seventh
army corps, left for CuDa. Sunday af-
ternoon, aboard the transport Panama.
Besides Gen. Lee there were the staff
offiArrs of corps, and about fifty en-
listed men, who were employed by the
corps headquarters as clerks, copy
lists, couriers, etc. Thirteen colored
servants went along, and there was an
enormous amount of baggage, both
personal and belonging to headquar-
terS.
The Panama will land at Marianao,
where the camp of the Seventh army
corps will be situated, and Gen. Lee
will establish headquarters immedi-
ately after his arrival. The Panama
is expected TO arrive at Marianao
Wednesday, if the ship meets with no
mishaps.
Gen. Lee said before leaving that he
did not expect TO formally enter Ha-
vana before January !, when he will
enter with the troops and take posses
sion of the Cuban capital in the name
of the United States.
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WAR NEWS.

The cruiser Buffalo left for Manila.
carrying 200 men for Admiral Dewey's
fleet.
The transport Newport, bearing Gen.
Miller and staff and several regiments,
has reached Manila.
Naval Constructor Hobson will go to
Manila TO suPerintend the raising of
the sunken Spanish war vessels
Mrs. Harriet Vincent Gridley, widow
ot Capt. Charles Vernon Gridley, who
commanded the flagship Olympia in the
battle of Manila bay. has been granted
pension of $50 a month.
Health reports to the war depart
ment from the commanding officers
show n great Improvement in the health
OF the troops in Cuba and Porto Rico.
IN Paris the United States and the
Spanish peace commissioners settled
the terms Of the treaty of peace, and
the signing of the document will con-
Clude the work
The ROumauia'sailed from Savannah,
Ca. carrying the entire First regiment
of North Carolina TO serve as part of
the garrison of Havana.
Guns are being placed by the war
department along the coast from
Maine TO Florida.
Japan has. il is said, offered this gov
crument S2OO,COO,OOO for the Philip
pine islands.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-16
FROM WASHINGTON.

Secretary Gage transmitted to con-
gress the estimates of appropriations
required for the service of the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1900. They aggre-
gate 1898, 3,O4S,27S.
Secretary of the Treasury Gage in
his annual report discusses the need
of bdnl,ing reform and the necessity
of mee,ing new conditions.
President Mckinley has raised Pow
ell Clayton. minister TO Mexico, 10 the
rank Of ambassador.
The Hawaiian commissions report to
-he president provides for the erection
of the islands into a territory OF the
United States TO be styled the territory
Of Hawaii and contains provisions for
the government of the territory, Civ
ing II executive, legislative and judicial
officers.
Gen. Miles in his report TO Secretary
Alger says that Il standing army Of
100000 men Is public necessity.
During tie past year the total re-
ceipts of the United States patent office
were Sl253.G4S.44. The expenditures
were $1,Gs1, ,633-i9, leaving a surplus of
SIP 2.314.65.
IN his annual report Attorney-Gen-
eral Griggs says the amount realized
from the sale of captured vessels and
cargoes condemned as prizes in the
Spanish war is SOL. .C34.
The commissioner of fish and fish
cries shows in his report an exPendi-
ture ofSlS7,sOO for the propagation of
food fisheries during the last fiscal
year.
1t has been decided by Maj. Gen.
Wheeler to resign his seat in congress
and retain his commission in the
army.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-16
PASSING CT GEN. GARCIA.
The Former Insurgent Commander
in Eastern Cuba Succumbad
to Pneumonia.
ACTION TAKEN BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS.
Letter of Coincidence fIom President Nc
KInIey-The Sad News Conveyed to His
Wife and Daughters While They were
BreakfastIng at a Hotel in TbomasviIle,

Washington, Dec. 12.-Gen. Calixto
Garcia, the gallant Cuban warrior and
leader, and the head of the commits
sion elected by the Cuban assembly
to visit this country, died here Sunday
morning at the Hotel Raleigh, where
the commission has its headquarters.
The remains were Immediately pre-
pared for burial, and were placed on a
bier in the room in which he died. A
large Cuban flag served as covering,
and the head rested on one of smaller
dimensions. The face and bust were
left exposed to public view.
BY direction of Maj.-Gen. Miles, a
detachment of soldiers from Battery
f, Sixth artillery, at the barracks here.
under the command of Lieut.. Cox. was
detailed as body guard for the re-
mains
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OTHERWISE UNNOTICED.

The estimates submitted 10 congress
show n large deficit.
Hugh Greene. aged 21. committed
suicide at Poplar Bluff. Mo.
The Brownwood oil mill at Fort
Worth, Tex. was destroyed by fire.
The new Methodist church edifce al
Lebanon. H.. was dedicated Sunday.
The pope has determined the vati-
cans Spanish policy shall be anti.
Carlist.
Col. Picquart's temporary release is
reported to have been determined on
at Paris.
\ mail car at Chicago was damaged
S1.5OO by fire and a sleeping clerk
slightly burned.
The transport Saratoga, with part
of Tenth infantry aboard, sailed from
Savannah for Cuba.
James \. Dunn. charged with the
murder of Alice Grimes. at Pittsfield
H., was acquitted.
Gen. Calixto Garcia, the noted Gu
han warrior, died at Hotel Raleigh,
Washington, Sunday.
Mary Forbes accidentally shot Joe
Retta, at ST. Louis. infiicting a wound
that may prove fatal.
The emperor of Austria's engage
ment to an Orleanist princess is as
serted by the Paris Journal
The lie Seur, of Paris, announces
that the government has decided on
the early return of Dreyfus.
Thirty ArapahOe Indians are said to
have formed cooperative colony in
tending to go to the Philippines.
y Russian grand duke is reported
to have warned France to choose
either Germany or England as enemy.
The AngloAmerican joint commits
sion will postpone further action on
the Canadian treaty until next March.
The Chicago & Alton has abandoned
its cheap excursions to Chicago and
st. Louis advertised for next Sunday
Lieut.. Wark, under death sentence
in London, on a charge of being con,
cerned in Il woman's death, has been
reprieved.
to he that America must pay to re-
turn Spanish soldiers from the Philip
pines to Spain.
Minister Strauss had an audience
with the sultan of Turkey, who init
mated he would grant the American
governments demands.
Colonel William Jennings Bryan will
formally tender his resignation Tues
day as commanding officer of the
Third Nebraska volunteers.
a batch of federal prisoners from
the Indian territory. including six In
dians, were lodged in the penitentiary
at Jefferson City, Mo-, Sunday.
Alvah Armstrong, of Bethany. ILL.,.
was fatally burned by the explosion
of can of coal oil. He was endeavor-
ing TO thaw out a frozen pump.
y massmeeting of Detroit (MichO
citizens demanded the designations of
Police Commissioner Ralph Phelps.
Jr.. in the interest of good govern
ment.
Kansas state officers say Gov. Leedy
Will call an extra session of the Iegis-
lature to pass populist railroad meas
ure before the republicans come into
power.
The American peace commissioners
have received numerous invitations
from England. meant to emphasize
Great Britain's friendly attitude, but
have declined all of them.
The handsome iron fence inclosing
the graves. at Key West, Fla. of the
sailors killed in the battleship Maine
explosion was dedicated Sunday The
fence was built by popular subscrip-
ton.
The American peace commissioners
will not leave Southampton for this
country before next Saturday, and can
not. therefore. arrive in Washington
until after the adjournment of con-
gress for the holiday recess.
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BRYAN HAS RESIGNED.
The War Department Notified that Col
Bryan of the Third Nebraska Has
Mailed His Resignation.

Washington, Dec. 12.-All doubt re-
specting the intentions Of Col. VIM. J.
Bryan was removed by the receipt by
the war department of telegram re-
ceived from him stating that he had
mailed his resignation of his commits
sion as a colonel of volunteers, and
that it was approved by the division
and corps commanders.
The war department, of course. can
not act upon the resignation until it
comes formally to hand, but there can
be no doubt of its acceptance. 1t is
supposed at the war department that
the lieutenant colonel of Col. Bryan's
regiment will succeed him in his
colonelcy. .-
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-16
SUSPENDED THE MAYOR.
The Mayor OF AlEIers Suspended for Three
Months for Indulging His Anti
Semitic ProcIivItIes.

Paris, Dec. 12.-The prefect of Al
giers has suspended the mayor of Al
giers for a month on account of a
speech made by the mayor, who is a
rabd anti-semite, attacking the gov.
ernor general. The minister of the
interior has increased the suspension
to three months. This is intended as
a warning to the anti-semites, whose
recent violence and threats have been
causing panic among the Jews in AL
geria which has demoralized business.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-16
MURDER OR SUICIDE.
PatroIman SPurnPy Found Dead in an Alley
at Cleveland, o., with a Bullet
Through His Brain.

Cleveland, O., Dec. 12.-Patrolman
Joseph Spurney, of the Third precinct
station, was found dead on his beat. in
an alley near the corner of Woodland
and Case avenues. He was lying in a
POOL of blood with a bullet hole
through his brain. His revolver was
lying by his side with three chambers
empty. The case is shrouded in the
deepest mystery. Whether Spurney was
killed in the discharge of his duty by
burglars or committed suicide is not
now known. He was 35 years old and
leaves wife and five children.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-16
CoNSPIRING CLERICALs.
The Clergy of Ecuador Making an Effort tc
Re-EstablIsh the Religious
Duties Laws,

New York, Dec. 12.-The Herald
correspondent in Guayaquil, Ecuador
cables that the clergy in that country
are again actively conspiring to re-es-
tablish the religious duties laws which
obtained under colonial conditions.
The clergy are also endeavoring to
prevent further work on the new rail-
way line which is being built by an
American syndicate, and which will
invade some of the districts in which
they have great influence.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-16

posted in a vault at Arlington pend
ing its removal to Cuba. The date of
removal has not yet been fixed, but
this government will place a war ship
at the disposal of the Cubans for this
purpose. This arrangement is said to
be in accordance with the wishes of
Gen. Garcia's family and his comrades
in-arms.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-16
Arrival Of cen. RuIs RIrern AZ Sew YorI,

New York. Dec. 12.-Gen. Ruis Ri
vera, the Cuban general recently lib
Grated by the Spanish government
from Ceuta, was a passenger by the
steamer La Champagne, from Havre,
just arrived here. Gen. Rivera heard
at quarantine of the death of Gen.
Garcia, and was deeply grieved at the
news. Rivera had strong regard for
Gen. Garcia, but had not met him for
Is wears.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-16
GhouIs Arrested.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 12.-Two
ghouls, Sunday night, stole the oody
of a cOlored girl from its grave in
Woodlawn cemetery, Kansas City,
Has., disposed of the body for $50 at
the University medical college on this
side, were arrested, and the body re-
covered by the police within two
hours time.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-16
THE EAST.

In gale off Portland City, Ne, three
coal barges from Bay City, Mich, were
lost, and 10 men and two women were
drowned.
In New York Frank Waller, of Bos-
ton, broke the worlds bicycle record
for continuous riding. going 514 miles
and laps in 10 hours and 10 minutes
without dismounting.
BY the explosion of a mine four men
were killed at Fort Independence, III
Boston barber.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-16
Arrangements for the Funeral.

Washington, Dec. 13.-The funei al
Washington, Dec. 12.-The funeral
OF Gen. Garcia, the Cuban commander,
will be held at ten o'clock Tuesday
morning at St. Patrick's church, in
this city. The celebrants of the mass
and the honorary pal-bearers have
not vet been selected, but will be an
ncunced later. The body viii be
placed in a metallic casket and de-
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-16
Made a Crown Reserve,

San Francisco, Dec. PA special
from Seattle, Wash, says: The Brit
ish Colombia government has made a
crown reserve of all townsites and
land outside of the mining fields in
the Lake Atlin district.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-16
The Peace Treaty

Madrid. Dec. l2..-The text of the
treaty of peace viii be published in a
red bnok before the opening of the
eortcs. = -.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-16
GEN. CALIxTo GARCIA.
mains.

After Gen. GaTcia'S death steps were
taken to notify the government Off
cials here. and also the executive COM
| mittee of the Cuban assembly, which
has its headquarters at Marianao, Gu
ba. Secretary Jose Nillalon of the
commission sent telegram of notifi-
cation to Mendez Capote. the presi-
dent of the Cuban assembly, who is
now in Havana.
As soon as the death became known,
number of visitors, including many
public men, called at the hotel to ex-
press their condolences.
Letters of coincidence were received
from Secretary Hay, Gen. Miles and
Senator Foraker. Secretaries Hay and
Alger and POstmaster-General Smith
left their cards, as also did Assistant
Secretary MeiklejOhn and Generals
Miles and Gilmore. The presidents
letter of coincidence to Secretary Villa
Ion was as follows:
Executive Mansion, Washington.
Dec. 11.-My Dear Sir: l have heard
with deep regret the melancholy news
of Gen. Garcia's death. ! beg to offer
my heartfelt sympathy in your sor-
row, and the tribute of my sincere ad-
miratiOn for his eminent qualities as
a patriot and soldier.
The people of the United States
will join with the people of Cuba in
mourning the loss of one to whom the
cause of Cuban liberty is so deeply in
debted. Sharing in your grief, / am,
sincerely yours.
"WILLIAM MCKINLEY"
Gen. Garcia left large family, one
of whom, JustO, a captain on his staff,
was with him when he died. His
widow and two daughters, Mercidi
and Marcia, are at Thomasville. Ga. A
son. 10 years of age. is also with the
mother. and Col. Carloas Garcia, an
other son, is in Cuba. \ daughter,
LeOnora, who married an American, is
now living in Paris.
Gen. Garcia's mother is still alive
and resides in Havana.
Crushing fIainGs to Mother and Daughters
ThOmasville, Ga. Dec. 12.-In the
midst of laughter and flowers the wife
and two daughters OF Gen. Garcia,
Misses Mercidi and Marcia, received
the tidings of their fathers death.
The blow was terrible in its sudden
ness and has prostrated the entire
family. The noon train brought the
Garcias from Waycross under the es-
cort of Mayor Stern, and they were
installed in a handsome suite at the
Masury hotel. \ telegram Sunday
morning came from Capt. Julio Gar
cia, in Washington. informing his
mother that the condition of the gen.
eral was much improved and the fami-
ly went to the dining room with light
hearts. Their table was gayly deco
rated with roses, violets and ferns in
honor of the occasion, and all three
ladies were paid the courtesies usually
accorded to people of distinction. In
the midst of this happy scene came the
shocking news from Washington.
The plans of Mrs. Garcia have not
been yet ascertained.
She may go to Washington or pro-
ceed to Tampa to await the arrival of
the body of the general should it be
decided to bury it in Cuba.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-05
A Successful Luau.

The luau and fair at st. Louis
College on Saturday was great
success, financially and otherwise.
The tables we're laden with the
delicacies that Hawaians and kama
ainas enjoy, and Mrs, w. l.. Wilcox
and the ladies assisting her had
spared no effort in making the feast
a perfect success. Many fancy arti-
cles, flowers, curios and refresh
ments were sold from the different
booths, and the whole affair will net
a sufficient amount to build new
Roman Catholic Church at Kalihi-
waena. The College band was in
attendance during the luau, and in
the evening the string orchestra, in
which several of the Brothers play,
discoursed sweet music. A very
large number Of people visited the
grounds during the day, among
whom were the Princess Kaiulani,
Miss Helen Wilder and others, who
made considerable purchases.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-05
Chinese Boarders to Be Returned,

Chinese Boarders TO be Returned
About 100 Chinese immigrants
confined in the Hotel de Mongolia
at the Mail dock are indebted to the
steamship company for six months
board. These Chinese persons have
been denied landing and have
been waiting for corrected papers
from Hongkong, in the meantime
preparing evidence to show that
they we're born on dupont kai" in
this city, The company has grown
tired OF feeding the yellow-sknned
slaves and will send them back to
China to-day on the Belgic.-S. r.
CALL
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-05
at the Opera House.

Nance O'Neil and the Mckee
Rankin Company did not enjoy the
presence of large audiences on
Saturday. The talented company
has had a very successful season
during their visit here and will be
heartily welcomed if they should re-
turn next year
The Magistrate was presented on
Saturday evening and was played
even in more lively style than at
the first performance Of that jolly
comedy.
Tomorrow the last performance
will be given when Led Astray will
be presented for the first time with
Miss Nance O'Neil as the heroine
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-05

In the case of Franco 8. Franco, a
separation was granted and the de-
PENDANT ordered to pay an alimony
of $40 a month. An appeal was
noted. Robertson 81 Wilder for
plaintiff aud Creighton ~ Correa for
defendant.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-05

Ring up Telephone ll3 if anyone
desires a good rubber tired hack
with careful drivers, j. S. Andrade,
Manager City Carriage Co.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-05
Maui Notes.

by team of mules in less than one
hour last Monday.
Round trip tickets on the stage
to Lahaina and back have been re-
duced to A during the jury term.
Government officials and their
creditors were disappointed last
Wednesday by the non-appearance
OF their salary drafts.
The Wailuku Plantation whistle
is again notifying the people that
the grinding season has started
Independence Day was very dull
on Maui. People couldn't see any
reason to celebrate the day after the
country has lost its independence.
The Government officials took a
holiday but the prisoners were sent
to work
The new regime Of the II. @. a. S.
Co. under Manager Lowrie has
planted the missionary banner over
the big plantation, formerly con-
trolled by the Sugar King, and now
under the virtual control, together
with the rest of East Maui, Of "a. p.
Baldwin. Many changes will be
made. Mr.. Paine OF Chicago has
been appointed to the management
Of the Kahului store, but it is hoped
that when changes are made the
kamaainas will be given chance.
The Maui Racing Association
held poorly attended meeting on
Friday evening to discuss whether
race meeting should be held on
Christmas or not. To the disap-
pointment OF horse owners it was
decided to have no Christmas races
this year, on account OF the rainy
weather." Some OF the members
are evidently weather prophets. Mr..
w. H. Cornwell, one of the prin-
cipal promoters of the noble sport
on Maui has resigned from the Asso-
citation, and it is rumored that other
members will follow his example.
The race horses which were brought
over from Lshaina for the Christ.
mas meeting will be sent back this
week.
Mr.. Abbot OF Lahainaluna presid-
ed over Teachers Convention hel
in the Union school last Friday
There were about 30 teachers pre-
sent, the majority being from Maka
wac. 1t was proposed to finish the
meeting of the teachers with dance
and concert, but the proposed pro
gram~fell to the ground for lack Of
funds.
d. II. Freeman, who was convict
ed year ago at Lahaina for selling
liquor without a license was dis
charged from custody under the
Poor Mans Act. He used to be
faithful worker in the Government
stables here. Mr.. Geo. Hons APP
peared for the petitioner.
John Kanakamaikai of the Tia,
Office was the recipient of girl twin,
on Friday last, and John is nov
hustlng for more taxes.
The verdict OF Honolulu jury il
the $4,000 damage suit agains
Waikiki Sugar Co. in favor of thu
defendant was surprise here. Blu
what show has a poor Portuguese
widow and her fartherless childre
against a powerful sugar corpora
ton?
Mr.. and Mrs. Boote leave for Hc
nolulu this evening. They hav
made many friends here, while Nj
Boote has been in charge of Spree
kelsville aud the best wishes 70
future prosperity follow them fror
the Maui people.
Everything is ready for the La
haina jury term, which will open o.
Wednesday.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-05

The City OF Columbia from Hilo
is expected during the week.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-05

DIR. G. l.. Garvin will act for DIR
f. r. Day during his absence from
the country.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-05

The attendance at the Opera
House has shown the error in judg-
ment of extra seasons after a long
and successful one.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-05

The City OF Peking arrived and
sailed yesterday, about four days
late owing to several annoying de-
tentions.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-05

A complete stock of Lace Curtains
will be open for inspection at Sachs
u Co. tomorrow. Bargain prices.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-05

For desirable goods at desirable
prices you must go to Sachs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-12-05

John. v SpringsteeD, a private of
Co. g, LIST N. Y. Volunteers, aged 10,
died last evening Of double lobar
pneumonia.