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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-07

This map shows the South American coast
along which the battleshop Oregon must
creep before it shall be safe under the wing
of the United States navy. The big battleship
and the gunboat Marietta have just left Rib
Janeiro and have begun their long journey
northward. The distances along the coast
are enormous. From New York to Rio Is
6,2O4 miles, Rio is about 4,7C0 miles from
Havana and $500 miles from Porto Rco.
The Oregon will stop at Bahia to pick up the
war ship Nictheroy, recently purchased by
this government from Brazil, and will then
continue her journey north. The chief danger,
outside of Porto Rico, which may be under
the control of Admiral Sampson before the
Oregon arrives, will be encountered by that
ship near a treaty port Of Spain at the Island
Of Trinidad. In this port there may or may
not be Spanish war boats by the time the
Oregon passes. If the Spanish feet that re-
Gently sailed from the Cape Verde Islands
has travelled westwardly for the purpose OF
destroying the Oregon the American battle
ship is in grave danger. According to Rear
Admiral Gherardi this is precisely, what the ie
Spanish navy department has ordered II IL
has good judgment. 1t is, says the admiral;
what England France or Germany Woulo
have done. There is no doubt that tne
Oregon, with her big guns, would 40 the
Spaniards much damage, but it would be
matter of six to one, and 1T is dihcult 10
imagine how the American ship could csc Pc
being captured or sent to the bottom. spain
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-07
FRENCH LINER RELEASED
CAPTURE OF THE LAFAYETTE
ALL A MISTAKE

Permission Had Been Given the
Ship to Enter Havana HarbOr,
but the Orders Failed to Reach
the BlOckading Squadron -
Prompt Order for Her Release
Issued From Washington.
KEY WEST, May 6.-Key West was
kept on edge all day today. There
were side issues. but the capture Of
the French liner Lafayette furnished
NEST of the excitement. She was
brought into port early this morning,
and it was announced that she had
been captured by the Annapolis; that
she had contraband goods on board,
as well as a number of men for the
Cuban army.
The city had hardly ceased to dis
cuss the capture when it was an
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-07

preparedness, Senior Moret candidily
confessed that he had not believed un-
til the very last that war would come,
as he considered the Americans were
incapable of attacking Spain without
the slightest cause" but when con-
vinced that the United States was bent
upon attacking Spain, then with the
entire cabinet, he seriously prepared
to repel an unjust attack" purchasing
and fitting out warships and procuring
war material irrespective Of COST" re-
solving to make a strong stand and
converting peace loving into war;
like cabinet
Appeal to Patriotism.
In pathetic terms Senor Moret clear
ed himself of the charges OF a press,
which was, he said, trying to load all
the sins of the nation" upon him. He
asserted that he yielded to none in pat
rictism and was always acting to Sc
cure what he thought best for his coun-
trys welfare. In conclusion he ap-
pealed to the patriotism of the nation
and the chamber to assist and advise
the government in it's defense of the
rights and honor of Spain" A task
which was the work of all, with the
collective after responsibility of the
ministry to the cortes and the nation"
Senor Moret resumed his seat amid
thunderS Of applause, deputies crowd
ing around him and loading him with
congratulations.
Senor Casset editor of the ImparciaD
withdrew his proposal for the impeach-
ment of Admiral Bermejo, minister of
marine, and Admiral Beranger, minis
ter Of marine in the cabinet Of the late
Senor CanOVas.
Admiral Bermejo, in reply to a ques-
ton, expressed the opinion that "it
ought to have been possible to have
repulsed the Americans at Manila"
Senior Moret challenged direct vote
ernment would resign If 1t were not
carried.
In the Senate.
In the senate today Senior Puigercever
refused any explanations, as to the war
intentions of the government. In re-
ply to a question whether measures
had been taken in view of the indus
trial crisis due to the dimunttion of
the stock Of coal, Senior Puigercerver
said the government was inquiring into
the question and, If necessary, would
prevent the expectation Of coal.
In the congress, Senior Capdepon,
minister Of the interior, asked the depu-
ties to suspend Judgment as to the Ma
Mia engagement until detailed reports
had been received.
Further disorders are reported from
dlHerent parts OF the provinces, eS-
pecially from Murcia, capital of the
province of that name, thirty miles
from Carthagena, where a mob COM
posed mainly of striking miners, has
cut the telegraph lines, set fire to the
town hall and set fire to the law courts,
burning the archives. The rioters also
made an attack upon the local Jail,
beat In the doors and released the
prisoners. Finally the rioting strikers
have interrupted railroad communica-
ton with Murcia, and have destroyed
store by the use of dynamite, distrib-
uting the provisions which 1t contained.
The situation is regarded as being very
serious.
Quite recently 5000 striking Murcia
miners attempted to march upon
Carthagena, and were only prevented
from SO doing by a strong force Of
troops.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-07

LONDON, May 7.-Anxiety over the
absence of news from Commodore Dew
ey was clearly reflected in the lobbies
of the house Of commons last evening,
where the general subject of conversa-
ton was the uncertainty as to Manila.
1t is not believed that Commodore
Dewey has met with disaster, but 1t is
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-07
Teachers Elect.

DETROIT. May 6.-The election Of officers
of the Western Drawing Teachers associa-
Jones, Detroit, president; Miss Wilhelmina
Beegimiller, Indianapolis, vice president;
Miss Minnie Perrie, Elgin, H., secretary
next meeting place.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-07
MANILA STILL CUT OFF
NO NEWS OF RECENT EVENTS IN
THE PHILIPPINES

Two Sailing Ships a. Hong Kong
From the Seat OF WAR, but They
Left Before the BOmbardment of
Cutter Said to
Have Returned to Manila From
Mrs Bay.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-07

has four heavy armoured cruisers in her
Cape Verde islands feet and three torpedo
boat destroyers. The island Of Trinidad be-
port there and could safely harbor her vessels
while waiting for the big ship. Another,
though probably not SO serious danger may
be in store for the Oregon at Barbados ISL
and, near which four Spanish war ships are
said to be waiting for the Yankee batleship.
These ships could, however, be easily enga5ed
by Admiral Sampson before the Oregon passes
Trinidad. The officials of the navy depart
ment will not feel at ease until the Oregon
is safe with SIMPSONS squadron.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-07
Speedy Run.

DENVER, Col, May 6-The special train
on the Rock Island railroad which eft Chi
Denver at 80 p. M today; having made the
run Of 1,0S2 miles in "a hours and 2 miHutes.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-07
SHALL MANILA BE KEPT?
FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
DISCUSSING 1T

Strong Opposition to the Govern
ment Departing From It's Tradi-
tiOnal Policy OF Opposition to
Territorial Acquisition Need
for Large Standing Army
Might BE Sold to Pay Expenses.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-07

NOT 80 o:.,iE3Sg EE 100, IaAooa
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-07
NO NEWS OF THE FLEETS
BOTH SAMPSON AND DEWEY
LOST TO THE WORLD

Officials at Washington Know Moth
ing of Events at Manila, and VIII
Not Tell What They Know of the
Movements of the Ships Under
tiOnal Capital.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05
THE WATCHMAN AND soUTHRoN. JANUARY s. 1898.
,orts 60 save him. She herself became

iorts 20 save him, she herself became
entaagled in the affair and even accused
herself of the crime. To oprevent the con-
sequences of this, led Mr. Barnes to
where be would ind the evidence which
I had manufactured against young Mar
vel. I wished to remain behind to
search for the bundle which he claimed
to have thrown into the river, and which
Iwould have destroyed if I had found it.
But theshrewddetect would rotallow
me to leave him. When we reached Ep-
ping, we found Burrows ahead ct u.s.
He had ferreted out all that wished to
be discovered. congratulated myself
that all would yet be well, when Mr.
Barnes at once demonstrated the fact
that Marvel could prove an alibi, Or else
that Virgie must be considered an ac-
complice.
ssThus have 10 recourse but to die
The truth must he known that the in
nocent may not suffer. 1t is hard that
what I have so long and earnestly
guarded should at last be revealed. I
have been victim Of circumstances,
rather than a criminal, and it seems
unjust. I suppose l should not have
raised my hand against my fellow man,
and, though it was, as thought, in
self defense, still it is true that I had
long premeditated the killing, and so
bow my head to the stroke of fate. The
one pang that I suffer is that, after all
these years, my niece must learn what
a villain her father was and that her
uncle is murderer and a suicide.
ST am confident that Mr.. Barnes sus-
poets the truth and that his skill will
place him in position to unravel the
mystery. Should he be the one, as
think likely, to discover my dead body
and this writing, it is the last prayer OF
doomed man that il his fertile brain
can invent tale whereby Virgie could
be kept in ignorance OF my sin he will
exert himself to that end. If not, I
humbly pray that Virgie will pardon
me for the misery which I have caused
her, that she may enjoy long years Of
happiness, and that in time she may
come to think of me as one who loved
her dearly and who now cheerfully sac
rifces his life to insure her safety. And
now, Gods will be done, and may he
have mercy on my soul.
e'AmenP' exclaimed Mr. Barnes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05
MRS. Horace Paul. -
"You have seen the body of the de-


"You have seen the body of the de-
ceased:'
':I have. -
s.Do you recognize it?''
81 do. It is the body Of my hus-
band " This caused sensation.
'sCan you give any reason why be
should have wished to harm Mr.. Lewis?''
''He knew Mr.. Lewis long ago and
did some work for him. Ny husband
was an architect and practical car
penter. 1dr Lewis engaged him when
he first came to this town to build
secret apartment in his house. Mr..
Lewis was very anxious that no one
should know Of this hiding place, and
that is why he brought a nan from
distant city to do this work. His ankle
ty to keep his secret, coupled with the
fact that he paid my husband an i'm
mense sum of money and stipulated that
be should rever return to Lee, made
ny husband suspect that it must have
been as a storehouse for money that he
wished to use it. He spoke SO often Of
this that, fearing he might be tempted
to investigate it, at length I persuaded
him to go with me to Europe Lately,
however, he insisted on returning, as
we had used up most of our means. !
did not believe, after so many years,
that he would again think of this hid
den treasure, as he was won't to call it.
But now / see it must have been that
which brought him here. .
After this testimony she was allowed
to retire, and Mr.. Barnes took the stand
to make a statemeht
''Before we give this case to the jury
I should like to say that think this
man remained after the crime was COM
mitted with the intention CT searching
for the treasure. Mr.. Burrows will tes-
tify that he heard him in the secret
chamber during the first night after the
murder. I think he assumed the per
sonality of the dead mans son as the
best means Of enjoying the fortune
which he expected to obtain as we'll as
to avoid suspicion most edectually.
Failing to find any treasure or to inher-
it under the will, it VI rs still his only
means of safety to remain. Fear or re-
morse at last impelled suicide, not un-
usual thing with criminals Of an intel
lectual order
The verdict Of the jury placed the re-
sponsibility for the murder on the dead
man, and indeed, though it little under
stood the true facts Of the case, that
was where it justly belonged.
There still remained one or two
points about which Mr.. Barnes felt a
curiosity, and at the first opportunity
after Marvel's release ho questioned
him.
"Mr. Marvel said be, chow is it
that you thought that Mr. Lewis was
dead, as we supposed him to be when
spoke to you on the vessel at Ports
mouth?''
ct guessed it. had received letter
from Miss Lewis, in which she used the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05

"pally. TDaliy except oauoay.
No. So runs through to Charleston, S O.,
Via Central E. E., arriving Marripg c8 p.
m., Lanes 2 s6 p a., Charleston 9 Is p. M.
Trains on Conway Branch leave Cte3-
borrn Il so a. IL, arrive a: Conway
way 2 10 P. m, returning leave Conway at
245 ?. n, i've ChadbouEa s Is .. ~;
leave Chsd5oa-n IS D "a, arrive at Hub q:
G Is 2. H.. returnl Y leave Hub 50 an.
arrive a. Chadhorra c.15 8. m. Dei!5 e1-
cep: Sunday.
fDaily except Sunday.
J. .EENLY, Ger'l Renaeer.
TN EMERSON, Traffic Manage.
h. M EMERs0N. Gen' Pass Agent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05
TEAMS GONG SOUTH.

Trains between Miliard snd St. Paul lsave
Nillard 10 Is a n scd 8 45 r IA, arriving
st. Paul 10 25 n AID 3 55 N. Returning
leave 81. Paul 10 So a n scd 10 . u, and
arrive Milaro 1915 g r. acG 90 n Dai-
y except Sunday.
sDaily except Sunday
TE~,axs wILsoas
spreGs;ent
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05

Some months later Mr.. Barnes re-
ceiyed cards to the nuptials of Virginia
Lewis and Walter Marvel and was
pleased to attend the ceremony. The
bride and groom went abroad On their
honeymoon. A few days after their de-
parture Squire Olney sent to the detect
i've certified check for $4,000, with tho
information that it must be accepted
from the newly married couple, as Vir-
ginia happily expressed il, ''in part
payment for our happiness, which we
enjoy through you" They had delayed
making this presentation until they
should be out Of the country, lest Mr..
Barnes might endeayor TO return the
gift. Approaching the intentions whics
prompted its bestowal, Mr. Barnes ;ac-
cepted the money. He is now his own
master, being chief Of private bureau
which he has established i'll New Yo-k.
I may as we'll mention, also, that Bur
rows manfully apologized to Mr.. Barnes
for his actions in this case and was
once more received into the good graces
Of the more experienced detective.
THE END.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05

"Ihdve no time to spare. Choosep
words after the events of last night.
T did not quite understand this at first,
though I placed no special importance
on it until you told me that a MUIR
der had been committed. Itfashed over
my mind in a moment that it was to
this that Virgie had alluded, and I
feared that she and her uncle had quar-
relied on her return to the house after
leaving me and that in fit of passion
she had killed him. That is why re-
fused to go back with you. I did not
wish to be o witness against her. After
ward it dawned upon me that I myself
must have been suspected, or you would
never have come after me. Then was
anxious to return.
''That explains the point il question,
but there is one other matter. Why
was it that Mr. Everly sent you letter
that night and that you went to Ep-
ping instead Of going to Portsmouth,"
81 formed the idea Of going to Ports
mouth after I reached the farm that
night. Previously had sent word to
Everly, asking him to get some money
for me and explaining how be could for
ward it without betraying my where
abouts. If be had brought it himself,
his presence in Epping might have ex-
cited suspicion, as he was we'll known
to be my friend. I knew that we could
trust the matter to Harrison, and sag
gested him as the bearer of the letter
and money. To receive these was
compelled to go to Epping.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05

The inquest over the dead body which
had been found in the secret room at
tracted even more interest and a greater
crowd than had the first AL looked
eagerly forward to the explanation
promised By Mr. Barnes, and loud were
the praises which he received Oh every
side. AT length tie moment arrived,
and the woman whom the detective had
brought with him against her will was
made to take the stand. Prompted by
Mr. Barnes, Mr.. Upper conducted the
examination of this witness:
"Will you give your name if you
please, madam"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05

No. 50 runs through from Charleston wa
Central r. f., leaving Cha.lestou Ia. ~,
Lanes 8 828 9. a.. Aar ning E 05 S. II.
TRAINS GOING KoRTR
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-24

be activity for the time in certain
branches OF industry. but most OF the
great enterprises in the country would be
paralyzed and the large sum Of money
that should be expended by the govern
ment would eventually come out OF the
pockets OF the people.
In discussing this question The Times
has tried 10 impress the fact that II war
be necessary TO maintain the honor of the
nation. all questions OF a purely business
consideration are to be ignored. No man
worthy Of the name stops TO count the
cost when his honor is involved; and 1t
must be so with every honorable nation.
But we must try, and do try, TO impress
the fact upon the people. that war is not
q frolic; that 1t is the most serious and
sorrowful thing known to man; that 1t
cannot by any possibility bring prosper
ity or help business, but in its very nature
must bring death to many who enlist; dis
tress and heartaches to women and chill
dren; destruction to property and blight
TO business. War is not a thing OF pas
time; war is not a thing TO be courted'
but, if possible within honor always to
be ayertcd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-24

At one time since General Fitzhugh Lee
was appointed 10 the post which he now
fills SO admirably he succeeded IN eNtrl-
eating from the horrors OF Spanish
dungeon a young American who had I'M
Justly fallen under the ban Of spalhsh
authority II was with some clui' uitf
that he accomplished the work oIrescue.
The other night On a Connecticut town
the very heart of Yankeedom. dramatic
entertainment. which attracted a large
audience, was given. il so happened
that in the town there lived a grateful
young woman the sister OF the youth
whom General Lee had saved. In the
midst OF the entertainment. and without
having given notice of her intention 10
anyone, the young woman suddenly APP
paared on the stage and unfuried pan
ner in which was inscribed: For Presl-
dent-FitZhugh Lee, of Virginia IN
stantly the audience rose and there went
up a tremendou5 cheer which shook the
rafters The people present recognlMns
the girl and her motive. and being nHed
with the war spirit OF the times loiao.
all their ancient grudges. To them the
name of Lee is to-day a very shibboleth
of the national honor. They see In the
brave alert. assidious and discreet repre-
sentative of the government az Havana
an American Of the best blood ana type
who deserves the affection OF all ms
countrvmen. The scales of sectional
prejudice have dropped from their eyes.
They recall the fact that from the perlod
OF the revolution until this hour there mas
never been a war In which Lee ala not
appear among the heroes They must
perceive I'm him one who seems TO nave
been raised mp by Providence TO so serve
his country az critical time as 70 extn-
q frn a
mostly in the spendor Of that service.
In honoring him the people of COnnec-
ficut honor themselves and show the
true American feeling. Appointed by
Cleveland. his resignation promptly ten
dered. was declined by Mckinley last
spring He was asked 20 remain in Iia-
vana for a few months until the new
President could become familiar WIN
the situation and intelligently choose MS
successor. But more than year mas
elapsed. Our relations with Spain have
become more complicated. The clouds
of war have appeared our fleets nave
been modified for attack and defence
But General Lee remains to advise and TO
execute. 4 few days ago the Spanish
government intimated that he should be
recalled. The President refused instant
" and paid the Virginian the highest pos
sihle commitment and in 50 doing ne
voiced the sentiments of the whoie Amer
lean people II is not surprising thete,
fore. that the act OF the Connecticut girl
in seeking 10 do him honor on her own
account received its ratiilcatlon from tue
multitude upon the instant.
Fitzhueh Lee for President Most
worthy would no acquit himself of the
high duties of the chief magistraey. But
whatever his future career may be- he
has already shown the virtues which has
ever characterized his stock since the
DAYS when his grandfather. Light Horse
Harry. proved "the right arm oil George
Voshineton.-Macon Telegraph.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-24
Died for Her Boy Lover.

KANSAS CITY. MO. March 22-Daisy
Moore a pretty. bright Contemporaries
girl has killed herself for love OF a school
boy. whose name is withheld.
The child lived with her mother and
stepfather at No. 433 west Seventh street.
Seven months ago she became despond-
ent because she thought the boy she low
ed did not love her. and took laudanum.
Her life was saved. and afterwards she
seemed happy Tho boy lover paid her
more attention. Lately she became again
despondent because she Thought the boy
had ceased to love her, refused to 50 10
school, and said:
Il am going TO commit suicide. /
would rather be dead than live now. II
die I will 60 10 heaven and see father
and grandpa"
Last Thursday she took morphine. she
was found unconscious, but doctor re-
vlved her and left her ont OF danger
Friday, 10 is thought. she took more NOR
phine as she was found unconscious.
Doctors labored over her I'm vain, and
she died Saturday.
The child left letters addressed 90 her
mother and the boy she loved. To her
mother she wrote gOOd-by. ana begged
her not 10 cry over her death. She ad-
dressed her boy sweetheart as "AIy Lost
Lover" and said that when he received
the letter she would bo4n heaven. and he
would be free 70 marry whom he pleased.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-24

Miss Eva smith a student at tho Chi
cora College. S. c., had a narrow escape
from death on Saturday, says q Green
Vile special Her father q. -. Smith. OF
Waterloo came TO the city To- spend "a
few DAVIS with the Hon. j. A. McCul-
Tough Miss smith was invited 10 spend
Saturday and Sunday with her father
at Mr.. McCulough's residence. About 3
o'clock on SUNDAY morning a servant was
sent 10 Miss Smiths chamber to- call her
10 breakfast The door was locked ana
no amount of knocking awakened mo
Young lady This alarmed tho family ana
Mr.. smith Mr.. and Mrs Mccullough h1ft-
encd 10 the room and all fleir efforts
failed % secure a response. Mr. McCul-
Tough got am axe and broke the door
open The room was filled with gas and
Miss Smith was found lying on the bed
pale and apparently dead. Dr. swandale
was called and the young woman PEE
moved TO another room, and for three
hours heroic measures were used. slowly
the efforts OF the physician and friends
succeeded IN bringing back 90 life the ale
most dead body. BY 3 o'clock in the ai-
ternoon the girl was fully restored and
her story is the old story. She blew ont
the gas. Fortunately the gas was only
partially turned on