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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-27

In the suit of Bradford agt Duehay the
jury has returned a sealed verdict award
ing the plaintiff 81 $50 damages The orig
inal demand was $4,000 for defendants
failure TO convey certain property to the
plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-27
Fined Fifty Dollars.

Henry Johnson, colored, was today fined
$50 by Judge KimbaIl for carrying a con-
cealed razor. He did not pay, and In de-
fault went to jail for three months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-27

Excursion Tickets Account of 3Oth of
May, Southern Railway.
The Southern railway will sell tickets
May 81. Is and o. good returning until
morning trains Tuesday, and May 30 good
returning on any trains Tuesday follow
ing. to Orange. Warrenton, Harrisonburs.
Round Hill and intermediate stations and
return at one fare for the round tTipy-Ad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-27

The police have been asked to look out
for colored boy named Edgar Brown.
nine years old. He ran away from his
home on 4th street northeast Tuesday. and
has not since returned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-27

offer a large stock and great variety Of
picnic supplies for your Decoration day
outing. Their store will be closed the en-
tire day, as usual.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-27
One Fare for the Round Trip

between Washington, Fredericksburg and
Richmond. May %. % and 30 the Pennsyl-
varia Railroad will sell excursion tickets
Washington to Fredericksburg and Rich
mond, Va. and return at rate of one fare
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-27
To Sell YOUR Furniture

In selling your furniture go to Sloan's,
lfOi q, where you will get the best results
They have large sale tomorrow.-Adyt-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-27
CITY ITEMS.

Four Ways for FOrty-Nfne Cents!
Collars and cuffs attached. White neck
band and extra link cuffs. Two extra COL
lars and extra link cuff. Two pair extra
cuffs and collars. Outing Shirts, cheviot,
Madras, percale-most complete stock
most superior qualities-most elegant as
sortment-that ever was seen in Washing
ton up to date. G. Auerbach & H m27-5t
Be Sure YOu Get cartridge" Hams.
They have no equal for mild cure and fine
flavor. Every ham branded with a part
ridge. ]. B. Schroth, 1455 Center mkt 1t
Buy Only "sDOve Brand'' Hams.
For more than Is years they've been fin
est. Better now than ever before. Try one.
Miller & Krogmann. Center & X st. mkts.
Self-WaterinE Iron Vases.
Adapted especially for cemeteries. 1t will
pay to see our full line
my21-tf MORSELL'S, 1105 7th st. NV.
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Admits the Charge.

Go to Gettysburg via B. & O. Decoration
day. Rate, $2.25.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-27
All Aboardf

This train goes to increase business
wealth and happiness. Change from hard
times and poverty. 5-lb. box butter, 81 %
James r. Oyster, 900 Pa ave. Phone 27l
-AdYertisement 49,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-27

KENNY's DRY ROASTED CoFFEEs.
Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure
sugars sold at cost; city stores.
c. D. KENNY.
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Richmond and Return

Special train excursion to Richmond. Va.
Saturday, May 18th, leaving Ninth ST. and
Maryland ave. at u:45 pm. Returning.
3Oth-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-27
Boy Missing.

"W hat Royal Glue sticks stays stuck" 1Oc
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-27

About ninsteen acres of land Immediately
ADJOINING the Catholic University, on the
line of Metropolitan branch of Ii and O,
railroad. will be sold by trustees at auction
tomorrow afternoon at 400 o'clock. See ad-
vertiSement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-27

Decoration Day Flowers and Em-
blems-most satisfactory service, most sat
isfactory flowers. at Guides, 1924 F.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-27

Go to Pen Mar via B. & o. Decoration
day. Rate, S1.75.-Advt.
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Six Pieces Sheet Music. 25c.

Including all the popular airs. Saturday
only. Bradbury Piano Co., 1225 Pa. ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-27
MARKET-GoERs. ArrEN'

MARKET-GOERS, ATTENTION.
We charge no more for our Extra Fine
Home-dressed Meats than you have to pay
elsewhere for an inferior grade. Prompt
delivery to any part of the city our spe-
cialty. T. T. Keane. 35-51 Center market.
IohnStou,s bargains In groceries for Sat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-27

Universal sympAthE was expressed by the
friends Of Mr.. HoraA in the pension Of
fee this MORNINGS whsn they heard of the
shooting. It hax bsen evident for some
time. ono Of tho olerns in his division said.
that something was worrying him. He
seemed to be daxeds. and went about his
work in q mechanical way. The matter
was called to the attention Of the commits
,sioner Of pensions early In the day, but
no action was taken. Mr. Evans preferrins
to await further Developments before tax
ing any definite course with reference to
his position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-27
SPRING I.AMR

Gas Ranges-easiest work. cheapest fuel.
1904 G. c. A. Muddiman & Co. GIG 18th
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Canada Mutton New York Roast Beef and
Delmonico Steak JOHN r. KELLY. 9th st.
wing, Center mkt Corned Beef specially.
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Try Reisinger's Ice Cream. 235 G s

Blue Flame Coal OIL Cooking Stoves,
something new A. Eberly's Sons, 71S It'll
81. NV.
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Decoration Day Excursion to Pen Mar
and Gettysburg via Pennsylyanfa
Railroad.

Under auspices of Nelson and Columbia
divisions. U. r K p. Special train will
leave 9TH street station at, $50 am. Round
trip rate to Pen Mar, S1.T5: to Gettysburv
81 25.-Advt. "
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Johnston's bargains in groceries for Sat.
D. 13.
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INLAND told the reporter that he had
been keeping company with the widow for
about q year.
We've been going buggy and carriage
riding he said. land NOW she wants to
get rid of me-"
He said she struck him with her parasol
before he used his pistol.
When arrested, he told the police that
Mrs. Feeney wanted to get rid Of him for
another man.
The prisoner is held at the station for a
hearing in the Police Court tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
THE SPANISH FLEET.

Copyright, 1898 by The Associated Press.)
Port Au Prince. May PA local
newspapers, the Matinu says that Rear
Admiral Osborne of the British navy.
who left for New York. Sunday on
board Dutch steamer, saw at Cura
Goa Spanish squadron composed of
five cruisers and five torpedo boats or
torpedo boat destroyers.
The Spanish officers are reported to
have said that they would not accept
a battle unless with an equal number
Of ships, and that they would avoid
encountcring superior numbers.
Admiral Osborne did not consider the
Spanish squadron to be in any way
formidable.
The last news received here from Ha-
yana was that the Cuban government
had decided to admit coal and provi-
sions free of duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
THE HAvEL'S OWNERS
Deny that the Steamer Has Been Sold to
tine Spaniards.

New York. May 24-The agents for
the North German Lloyd Steamship
Co, today. said regarding the report
that the steamship Havel had been
boualre for the Spanish government:
We have the positive assurance of the
purchasers of the steamship. Cresta x
Co. of Bremen, that the Havel is not
to so to the Spanish government The
firm is acting directing in the matter
as the agents of the Compagnie
NaVigatio Italiano.
This italian Co. has sold some of its
fast steamships to the Spanish govern
menit and Spain is now fitting them out
as auxiliary cruisers. 1t is probably to
fill the places of these vessels sold 10
Spain that the Italian Co. is now pur-
chasing the HaveI"
The Havel is said to be the fastest
single screw vessel ailoat, making 10
Knots an hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
At MADRID.

| Madrid May 24.-11 p M.-The same
mysterious silence reigns in official Cir
cles, tonight. as that which character
lied, last night. The government dis
closes nothing from the seat of war.
| La Correspondence Espana OBJ
serves: An unexplained feeling Of
| dependency is noticeable. AS no bad
news has been received we can only
| suggest that this feeling is caused by
fears Of prolongation OF the war"
In the Chamber of Deputies, today.
Senior Puigcerver. minister of finance.
replying to the criticisms of Marquis
de Nillaverde, Conservative, with re-
spect to the financial policy of the gov
eminent repudiated the charge of want
of foresight, and asserted that SPANS
finances were in satisfactory condi-
ton" assuring the payment of all the
expenses of the war.
Senior Puigcerver said that in view
Of the impossibility of negotiating
loans abroad there was no means of
raising funds to continue the war ex-
cept by the extension of the Bank of
SPANS note issue, which, however, did
not imply forced paper currency.
He proposed, he said, TO convert the
treasury's floating debit. now nearly
500 900, 900 pesetas, into small denomina-
tion treasury bonds.
He explained the proposed conversion
of the external debt but avoided any
allusion to the proposed tax on the
national debt.
Senior Puigcerver affirmed the neces-
sity Of 20 per cent increase in all
taxation. including that on agriculture.
IN the Chamber, today. a motion
signed by Senores Romero Robledo.
Gasset, Salgron and Ojeda A Las
Florens, was presented in favor of con-
structing barracks at Algecias and San
Rogue and preparing for an encamp-
ment ait Gibraltar near the neutral
grounds.
The new minister of marine said to-
day:
Every Spaniard is bound to devote
all his powers to the defence of the
country"
1t is believed that Senior Gamaso, the
present minister of public instruction
and Liberal leader, will replace Senior
Puigcerver, now minister of finance,
who has absolutely declined in the
Cortes to agree to an income tax and
who is consequently expected to re-
sign. Senior GamaZo favors the pro-
posed impost.
1t is said that the concentration Of
Continued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
NAVAL ACTIVITY.
Movements in Cuban Waters that viii
Soon Give us Good News.

Copyright. 1895, BY The Associated Press. )
On Board The Associated Press Dispatch
Boat Dandy. Montego Bay. jamaica. May
24.-The waters south OF Cuba have sud
denly become the scene Of great naval
activity. Commodore Schicy, who left
Key West. last Thursday with the bat
tleshps Massachusetts and Texas, the
armored cruisers Brooklyn and armel
yacht scorpion. is believed to be cruising
off Cicnfuegos ana Santiago de Cuba
When the Dandy left Key West. last
Friday morning. Admiral Sampson was
still there. 1t was the opinion of naval
officers that he would soon sail for Glen
fuesos by the eastern route, the two
fleets thus completing the circle of Cuba
The battleship Iowa followed Commo-
dore Schley. Friday. but was overtaken
off Cape San Antonio. Saturday. by the
torpedo boat Dupont with secret instruc-
tons. The battlcsnip Immediately in
creased her speed to the limit ana when
last seen was guarding the entrance to
the passage between the Isle of Pines and
Cuba. The Dupont rushed on toward
Cienfuegos.
Five British warships are now in the
vicinity of Jamaica The Spanish 12o0-ton
passenger steamer Purisima Conception
numerous reports to the sighting of
the ships Of the Spanish feet in this Vi
cinity are quite unsubstantiated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
Spanish Fleet at Snteoe St. Paul Cuts Cuban CabesAn Al
legged Spanish Spy Arrested at Key West
GENERAL WAR SITUATION.

Washington, May 24.-Therc was
lapse into sensational war rumors in
Washington today, after a week Of
comparative quietude. The rumors
ranged all the way from the capture
of the little Mangrove with a crew IF
T. men. TO the reported destruction #
the entire Spanish fleet by SIMPSONS
and Schleys combined forces.
They were circulated with the per
sistence, notwithstanding their denials,
as soon as they could be brought to
the attention Of any official capable Of
passing judgment on their accuracy.
The day rolled along, the officials
themselves became apprehensive. az
was shown by the frequency with
which they called for the latest news
paper bulletins. At the close Of the
day, however, it was again announc II
in the most positive manner that the
navy department had no information
to warrant the report of ny sort OF
III titt w lIlt W I'll -
This did not specifically cover the
waters of the West Indies, but in view
of the fact that the department has
almost pledged itself to let the public
know Of anything in the nature of a
general engagement, possibly the bulle
tin announcement is sufficient to cover
the case.
When Secretary Long started for
home after an exceptionally busy day
that the department had received ~
information of Importance.
In response to an inquiry as to where
the Spanish fleet was located, MI
Long replied that his belief was that
it was still at Santiago de Cuba.
Concerning the reported capture Of
the Mangrove and the loss of other
ships, the secretary dismissed thcse
stories as purely conjectural and not
supported by facts. Word had com"
from the commander Of the MangroVc
since the time of the alleged capture,
showing that the ship could not have
been in the hands of the Spanish.
Mr.. Long paid a handsome tribute -
the war board. and stated that there
was no purpose whatever Of changins
the present system, whereby this board
co-operates with him in giving every
Continued on page %
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SECRET ORDERS
For Cervera, Probably to Keep Well
Out of Sight.

Madrid, May 2i.-Noon.--A dispatch re-
ceived here from Havana says: Secret
orders have been given to Admiral Ger
vera as to which course to pursue in the
event of the Americans attempting to cut
communications between Cuba and Spain.
american warships continue to occupy
stations outside of Havana, Cienfuegos.
Cardenas and Santiago de Cuba. There
are now 10 American warships before Ha-
vana,
at is rumored that the Spanish govern
ment has purchased another vessel to be
uSel ais an armed cruiser.
1.-THE vessel referred to may be the Ger
man steamer IHavel reported sold, yes
terday.l
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OF COURSE. IT'S FALSE.
France Denies that She Is Negotiating for
the Philippine Islands,

London, May 25.-The Paris cor
respondent of the Standard says:
THE report that negotiations have
Philippines to France, by sale or lease.
is absolutely false.
The policy at present pursued by
the French government is to cultivate
the most friendly relations with the
United States.
Il have reason to know that the
American government has received as
surances to this effect, which leave 40
France"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS.

Tuesdays sensational rumors of
naval battle proves groundless SO
Likewise reported capture Of the
Mangrove by the Spanish.
Secretary Long believes that
Cerveras fleet is still at Santiago
de Cuba. and cables from Madrid
SO state.
Navy department notified of eX-
traordinary activity in Spanish
navy yards and SPANS apparent
intent for a naval move in some
direction.
Secretary Long pays the war
board a high compliment, saying
that 1t is Of the greatest importance
and assistance.
Cervera's fleet reported divided
and the Vizcaya and Alrhonso
NH. destroyed by Americans.
Simpsons fleet in waters south
of Cuba. Schley bound around
the island to join him. They I'M
doubtedly are in search of poor old
Cervera's fleet.
The navy department has ad-
vices from Cadiz that the torpedo
hoat destrovers Destructor and
Proserpina have been put in order
and are ready to start with Ger
var,'s feet as soon as it reaches
Cadiz en- route to the Philippines
The Alphonso XIII. and Pelayo are
expected to remain at Cadiz WIN
the home squadron. The navy de-
na,tment is SUSPICIOUS of the news
so far as it relates to CerVera
movements.
AIanila's food supply so low that
the situation is desperate ana rlotS
are feared. Admiral Dewey mas
absolute control and admits no
supplies.
carn,an consul at Manila at
to,,ntoa to land food supplies but
Admiral Dewey prevented 1t, even
threatening to fire on the German
cruisers.
The department refuses TO give
ont the whereabouts OF the oregon
Inf she is thought to be operating
with the fleets in West Indian wa
tiers.
The Santiago and Juan caoies
o,o ont nv the warship st. Paui'
TUESDAY. and Blanco and Cervera
CONTINUED on page ~
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N'4 N tiAstt - f'.if'
necessary TO do, very disaGreeable.
The grass was Wet. and the sections
Of the grounds, where the turf has
been worn through, were as slippery
as glass, the water forming 4 slippery
mud upon the hard surface.
When the officers first put their
heads out Of their tents al reveilc in
the morning. they all saw that the
practice march would he out Of the
question, as ii would be poor policy to
run the risk of the mems getting colds
by marching through the rain. and
slipping about in the muddy roads, 50
it was seen that il would be a day Of
rest for the soldiers.
The men marched over TO their
breakfast with greater eagerness than
they had shown since they have been
living upon Uncle Sans ratons. for
the odor of steak was in the air.
The meal was eaten with a relish, as
Inc cIld!lSc from SAT- PORK 70 STEAK was
much appreciated
There has been a great amount of
kicking at the government rations
through the past few days, and the
regiment officers are doing their best
to have the food improved upon. The
first demonstration Of their kick" at
the government was the order from the
chief commssary, TO furnish fresh
beef in lieu of bacon, and now endeaV-
ors are being made to have soft bread
substituted for the tooth breaking hard
tack.
The diet has been something fear
full to think about, and is very much
worse than that served to the soldiers
at Chickamauga. so it is stated upon
good authority, and the men apparent
ly have just cause for complaint.
Jokes are cracked over the ratons
Continued on page 81
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CERVERA AT SANTIAGO.

New York, May PA Key West cor
respondent telegraphs to the Evening
World that he has information from an
unimpeachable authority that the
Spanish fleet is still at Santiago.
Madrid. May 24.-Noon.-It is Of
fic.llly announced that the squadron Of
Admiral Cervera was still at Santiago
de Cuba, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
Weather Conditions and General Forecast

Washington. May 24.-There is a partial
cloudiness over the Atlantic and East
Gulf coasts and in the Northeast. Scat
tered showers have fallen on the Atlantic
coast and over the Rocky Mountain pla-
teau. The temperature has remained
nearly stationary in most of the country
east of the Rocky mountains. Unsettled
weather and showers will continue in
New England and eastern New York No
marked change in temperature is prob-
able.
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BATTLE EXPECTED.
Thought that the Fleets May Meet,
This Week.

Key West, May 24.-The movements
Of the United States fleet which are
no battle has yet occurred; but an en-
gagement is expected to take place this
week. The Spanish fleet has been
definitely located.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
DECLARATIONS OF NEUTRALITY.

Washington, May 24.-The consular
reports, today, gave notice of the
declaration of neutrality by five coun-
tries, Russia, Greece, Venezuela, The
Netherlands and Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
ANOTHER aumoa.

London, May PA dispatch to the
Financial News from Port de Paix,
Hayti, says: Admiral Cervera is be
icved to have divided his fleet and !.
is reported THAI the Vizcaya and the
Allonso Kill have been DESTROYED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
Washington Forecast.

Washington. May A.-Forecast for
Wednesday, for New England and east
ern New York: Partly cloudy weather;
possibly light showers; southerly, shifting
to northery winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
FAIR WEATHER.

Boston, May 24.-Local forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity, for Wednesday,: Fair
weather; westerly to northerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-25
AT CAMP POWERS.

ESTERDAY was a
genuinely dirty day
at the camp. 1t
did not rain hard
enough to call 1t 4
storm, yet the dirty
drizzle continued
from early morn
ing, making all the
work that il was
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A new circular from j. N. Hannafgrd.
general traffic manager Of the Northern
Pacific, Is out officially announcing the ac-
quirement of 400 miles OF railroad IN the
west. The circular is as follows:
This company has recently acquired
ownership In the following lines: Montana
Union railway. Washington 81 Columbia
River railway. Seattle & International
railway. and although they are at present
operated under separate management this
company is as much interested in their
successful operation as in case Of ordinary
branch lines. and every consistent effort
should be made to direct movement Of
traffic over their rails rather than by
routes in competition"