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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07
FIRED ON FROM THE HOOK
THE CAPTAIN OF AN AMERICAN SCHOONER. NOT
KNoWING OF THE WAR. ATTEMPTS
TO REACH PORT AT SIGTi

TO REACH PORT AT NIGHT.
The American schooner Sebago. Captain Thomp
son. nineteen days out from Aqua. passed Sandy
Hook Yesterday morning AT O'clock She was
mile of shore, and making for the city when
n searchlight from Sandy Hook battery
thrown on her The vessel did not know the
meaning Of the light. and kept on her course
Before she had gone twenty yards further shot
few across her bow and she hove to. casting
anchor No other shot was fired at her and she
was not molested questioned during the night
At dawn Captain Thompson drew up anchor and
came up the bay. without any inquiry having been
made from Sandy Hook
Captain Thompson said that he had not heard Of
the mines In the harbor. nor did he know. even
that state OF existed He said that the last
paper he saw was dated March IL. and that he
had not been informed by any steamer since OF the
state OF affairs between Spain and the United
States lie said that he had not any vessel
OF the mosquito feet supposed 10 be cruising about
tho coast and that no vessel had approached his
lie said he thought the absence OF lights strange.
INT ne could understand its meaning.
The captain said that he could get no pilot out
side and ne had 10 bring his vessel into the harbor
himself lie said he did not understand the new
line OF buoys in the bay. and he realizes the narrow
escape he had from the mines and the Sandy Hook
batteries Captain Thompson said that he had seen
no American or Spanish war vessels since leaving
Azua.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07
HOSPITALS AT HAMPTON ROADS.
THE HYGEIA AND CHAMBERLIN HOTELS TO BID
USED BY THE ARMY.

USED BY THE ARMY.
Washington. May 6 (SpeciaD Surgeon Cen
eral Sternberg sent a recommendation 10 the Sec
rotary Of War to-day TO reserve the large hotels
the Hygea and the Chamberlin. a: Fortress
Monroe for use as military hospitals. instead OF
causing their demolition In accordance with the
permits under which the structures were erected.
This provjso gave the War Department the
option In time Of war 10 destroy the buildings.
which would probably obstruct the line of fire
in case of an enemy's attack from the Chesa-
peake Hampton Roads. The buildings being
on the reservation through cufferance OF the
Government. It Is also possible to seize them in
time Of emergency for military uses
In the opinion Of Surgeon General Sternberg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07
WHEELER AND LEE SWORN IN
GENERAL BRECKINRIDGE ALSO REPORTS FOR
Duty WITH THE VOLUNTEER ARMY.

DUTY WITH THE VOLUNTEER ARMY.
Washington. May 6-"Fighting Joe" Wheeler
was the first Of the ma generals Of the volun
teer army 10 be mustered in. The oath Of office
was administered 10 him in the Office Of the
Chief Clerk of the War Department about noon
to-day by A. y. Thompson. assistant TO the
Chief Clerk. General Wheeler was not only the
first major general to be mustered into the vol
unteer army. but he also the first ex-Con-
federate officer 10 receive commission in the
military service OF the United States Half an
hour later General Fitzhugh Lee formally took
the oath of office
Generals Lee and Joseph c. Breckenridge. who
is also Inspector General of the United States
Army. reported to Army Headquarters to-day
for duty with the volunteers. Their assign
ments to stations have not yet been publicly
announced. although II is believed likely that
General Lee will be located somewhere in the
South. and il is said 10 be possible that General
Breckenridge may be placed in command OF the
troops that are TO rendezvous in Washington
General Lee said that the staff officers OF his
command have not yet been finally selected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07
MORE RAPID-FIRE GUNS ORDERED.

Bethlehem. Penn. May 6-The Government to-
day placed an order with the Bethlehem Iron Com
rany for thirty Ave 5-inch ropdAre guns for the
ARMY The guns are to he finished here. and when
shipped to their destination will be ready for i'm
mediate use. The company has also received an
order for forty small guns. TO be forged and nm
shed at the Watervlet Arsenal and at the Ameri-
can Ordnance Works. The guns will he completed
"a quickly as possible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07
ROOSEVELT A LIEUTENANT-COLON
HE is SWORN INTO THE VOLUNTEER SERVICE
AND RESIGNS As ASSISTANT sEcRE-
TARY OF THE NAV


Washington May 6.-Assistant Secretary
Roosevelt was sworn in to-day as lieutenant
colonel OF United States volunteers. TO serve
with the regiment OF mounted rihemen 10 DC
made up mainly OF plainsmen and rough riders
The ceremony occurred In the office OF Ad)u-
tant-Cieneral Corbin. number OF leading Army
officers Senators and Representatives nelns
nresent Mr.. Roosevelt was warmly consratu-
lated on his entrance into military lie. lie had
previously been subjected to a rigid physical ex-
animation by the Surgeon General OF the Army
and had passed It successfully The oath was
administered by General Corbin.
Mr.. Roosevelt has placed his resignation AS
Assistant Secretary OF the Navy In the hands
Of Secretary Long. It has not yet been &C
cepted. however. and Mr.. Roosevelt Will con-
tinue as assistant 70 the Secretary OF the Navy
for some DAYS yet when he will join his regi-
ment at San Antonio.
Mr. Roosevet's Office was crowded TO over
flowing about noon to-day with an assemblage
of cowboys plainsmen. college students and ex-
policemen Of the New-York force. who are
among those TO join the command OF which he
Will be lieutenant-c colonel Most Of the men
were mustered in yesterday. The callers to-day
consisted Of party OF tlirty-one. who will he
sent forward 10 San Antonio to morrow to join
the main body Of this regiment. The members
OF the party were decidedly novel in appear
ance. The plainsmen and rough riders wore
br DAD -brimmed sombreros and gave unmlstak-
able evidence Of their ability 10 round up herd
Of refractory steers They were all tall. we'll
built athletic fellows, brOnzed from exposure.
and a picture OF health and endurance. There
were several young Englishmen in the party,
who had preferred this service as more exciting
than ranchng. Three former policemen OF the
New-Yorl force were IN the party. looking as
stalWart as the ranchmen. There was sprink-
ling also Of "tendcrfeet," coming from the col
leges and universities, well as from the social
centres Mr. Roosevelt greeted each man per-
sonally, and the men were unanimous in de-
claring him brick"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07
SOUTH CAROLINA'S QUOTA IN CAMP.
EXAMINATION OF THE MEN BY THE MEDICAL
BOARD Il PROGRESS

Columbia, S c. May tSpeciaD.-Thc sixteen
companies Of infantry and the battery Of artillery
called out as South Carona's quota are IN camp
here and are being examined by the Medical Board
Every company forced recruit. rs the
result OF the first two days work. $40 men were
accepted and 40 rejected. The Board was instruct
ed that the strictost requirements for the United
States Army must be adhered TO, and il would be
held responsible for any oversight. The chief
weakness is In eyesight. Men who have passed the
sight and color for engineers on tho Southern
Railroad failed hare. Under weight also caused
heavy LOGS Some OF the rejected men came out
with tears In their eyes.
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DIARY or THE WAR.
Feb'ry II MAINE BLOWN UP.
l. Court OF Inquiry appointed.
q Inquiry begun.

Feh'ry Il MAINE BLOWN UP.
L. Court OF Inquiry appointed.
q Inquiry begun.
March Fifty mil lion dollar bill for National ID
fence introduced in House.
P passed by House.
Bill passed by Senate.
:S Maize Inquiry report sent TO Congress
April CONSUI.-GENERAL LEE REtALAHN
10 Consul General Lee leaves CUBA A.
II President Mckinley asks authority "
intervene In Cuba ,.....
10 Congress passes Intervention Resolutions
90 ULTfMATuM SENT TO SPAIN. l
q Spain sends passports TO Minister "o'''
PROCIAMArIoN OF CUBAN BLOCK
AIDE.
First prize captured by Nashville, ..- .,o
2sTHE PRESIDENT CALLS FOR lS""
VOLUNTEERS ,..A
% State OF war declared to have existed
since the 2lst -
q Admiral Sampson bombards Matanxas
May. 1 COMMODORE DEWEY SINKS THE
SPANISH FLEET AT MANILA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07
WAR BALLOON FOR CUBA.
THE ONE RECENTLY TESTED HERE TO ACCOM-
PANY THE ARMY OF INVASION

THE ONE RECENTLY TESTED HERE TO ACCOM-
PANY THE ARMY OF INVASION
w.sb,,eton MAY s (Spec.aD.--A big war bal
,,o, will accompany the army OF invasion to
Cuha and provide a means Of keeping sharp
,ookou, over the country within radius or
forty miles OF the entrenched camp which VIII
he estab !ished there. The balloon 10 De useu
is the only one possessed by the Army athoush
two others in the process OF manuiac'u'7
and they will also be sent to CUBA "heh 'he'
are completed. probably In the course Oh twenty
davs This military balloon was formerly az
Denver. and was brought East for the delence
OF New-York Harbor, where experiments WIN
II under the direction OF Lieutenant MaNhe'o'
Of the Signal Corps. have been In progress io'
the last two weeks. The compre henslVe s!s'e"
of telephone ard telegraphic communication
already established at that harbor rendered the
use of the balloon supernuous. the range OF
vision Of the signamen utilizing It from the
Staten Island station barely exceeding 'hat Oh inc
lookouts in the outer range Of forts the excel
,.nce Of the MOSQUITO fleet system off the harpor
also contributed toward rendering balloon WORK
at New York unnecessary. the enemy necessarily
advancing from the open sea. In CUBA, now
ever the conditions Will be reversed. the enemy
being in possession OF the interior OF me couh-
Try and cut off from distant vision by me lahse
Of hills With the balloon however, Il WI! uT 5
possible to keep n close watch by day as wei
as by night and thereby minimize the chances
Of a surprise. ,.,. .,oroi
General Greedy says that the telegraphic sigma
system is now complete for the entire Atantlc
Coast north OF Fort Caswell. North Carolina ana
the important defences, particularly those al
Roston New-York Delaware Bay and the
Chesapeake are in close communication with
each other and with Washington. Inc e!aDora-
ton of the system has. however. compelled the
enlistment Of four hundred signalmen. ana Con-
eress will be asked to provide for this force.
The War Department will also ask for authorit!
10 call on the country at large for origace OK
g 800 Army engineers TO hil out the patahoh
of 100 men. most Of whom have already oeeh
ordered TO Join The invading army and are eN-
nected 10 reach Key West to-day in IL steamer
which left New-York last Sunday. The Increased
force is essential for any extended operations
that may be undertaken in Cuba. tnis arm Oh
the service having entire charge OF establishing
fort,fcations bridge building and other military
rfa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07

MAJOR-GENERALs COMMISSIONS SIGNED.
Washington. May 6--The commissions OF all the
major generals recently appointed by the President
were signed this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-07

LOGAN AND HARRISON TO BE CoLONELS
Washington May ct Is said that John ~
Logan son OF General Logan. and Russell HAT
rison son 81 ex- President Harrison will be APP
pointed colonies in the volunteer army. ana as
signed 10 duty on the staffs OF corps COMMANDERS
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j. Joaquin & Go.
New York-28 West 23d St.
Paris-13 Rue Ambrose Thomas
HAVE OPENED A SHIPMENT
PARIS AND LONDON TRIMMED HATS

AND Unframed MILF.
merry GOODS FROM THE
LEADING MODDSTES OF
EUROPE, REPRESENTING
THE CORRECT KTYLES As
WILL BE WOleN AT THE
WATERING PLACES, AND
LONDON AND PARIS RACES.
ALSO SHOWING FROM
THEIR OWN WORK ROOMS
THE MOST RECHERCHE
STYLES OF ORIGINAL De-
Sign.
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me % Infantry. appointed In his stead.

member Of General Brookes staff stated to-
night that hundreds Of recruits from different
parts OF the United States would begin to pour
In almost every day now. He said that
six thousand or more men are now needed to
recruit the army at Chickamauga up to war
basis. and that this Is absolutely imperative at
once. Therefore the recruiting officers are being
urged to display the greatest prom: ness In re-
cruting men and sending them here. About
fifty arrived to-day from Baltimore and Phila-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-01-18

worse and sic Is unable to cross 4 room
u1asslsted- However. it i hoped her
stay On tie Rivera VIII recruit her
health.
The death Of Lewis Carroll" Ch
ltey- G. H. DodgSon. author ~ Alice IN
\ onderland," has caused :he greatest
regret in al parts Of Great Britain. Tho
papers are full Of "reminiscences Of ht<
many stories. showing how iu-ea, uas
- love for children ard how universe
was his Shyness and dignity n OTHERS.
ie"-s Carroll Has very particular ~
: personal appearance. Is si.rt
heftr@ and general vi-or convened rha
MR. sion that ~ was much vaunro-
trfn sky FIVE. He never wore an over
15@t in his life an1 continued ~ taE.
ing ccnStitntioua's to taa cnl. TIE an
ce7Sef waS s,ayine with IL sisters at
GG-lford when he deI.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-01-18
TIE ~B0O<A0EN1'S CLAIM
RzPRcSEt TAT!W KiTCiiIN INTERVIEWED
ON TIE MATTER.
He Thinks the Bill a Aieritoc;ous One. and
SAYS that it VIII Pass
the House.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 15.-(Special.)
Representative Kitchen, when asked
to-day what he thought of the action
Of the House on the Methodist book
agents claim that came up for considera-
ton yesterday, said:
The proposition to pay the claim Of
the book agents Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, which came
up yesterday in the committee of the
whole. the House was delayed by the
Republicans. Those in favor of the i'm
Mediate payment of the claim, includ-
ing practically all the Democrats, and
Populists and many Republicans We're
in the majority anXi0usly waiting and
frequently demanding a vote and would
certainly have passed the bill with the
proposed amendment as desired by the
Methodist people if the Republican lead
ers had not opposed it, aha uy their
dilatory methods delayed it. 1t will
come up again next Friday. The Re
publican leaders want it referred to the
Court of Claims, where, | am informed,
it cannot be settled until several years
have expired. The only reason sug-
gested for this Republican attempt to
defeat an immediate appropriation Of
S2SS. 900 in full Of the claims under
consideration is that since the Dlngley
tariff bill is a disappointment as a reve-
nue. producer, Speaker Reed and Chair
man Dlngley are determined to keep
down appropriations, even though just
matters are defeated in order to let the
deficiency appear as small as possible.
We think. however. that the bill will
pass the House next Friday. Certainly
unles sthe Republicans adopt some ex-
traordinary means to defer or defeat
it,
Congressman Kitchen says this is a
meritorious claim. and ought to be paid.
He Will be IN deck next Friday and
take a hand in favor Of its passage. Mr..
Kitchen is one Of the few members who
attend daily sessions of the House and
knows everything that goes on.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-01-18
ON BREAD AND NATER
The CREW Ut Int URSULA Bright ne
fuS;DTO 90 Duty.
he Captain and Officers Had Most trying
lime Working the ship through
MANY Storms.

Halifax, \. s., Jan. 15.-The steamer
Ursula Bright, Captain Whitson, 70
DAYS from Havre, bound to Hampton
Roads, put in here to-day short of coal
and Will proceed tomorrow morning.
Capt. Whitson reports having encoun-
tered a succession of terrific westerly
gales and hurricanes On the passage. The
snIp was also short handed, 13 of the
crew having refused duty. These men
asked for their discharge at Hayre on
December 20, but as the articles stated
that their time was not VI until Decem-
Der 81, the captain refused their request,
and they then decided they would not
turn to. Captain Whitson tried every
means possible to get them to 90 to work
but they would not, so as a last resort
he put them on bread and water. Their
articles of agreement show that they
slapped at Sunderland in July for St.
John. \. B., the agreement not to eN-
tend beyond the 31st of December, 1893,
or the vessels first subsequent return
to her port of destination in the United
kingdom. The steamer left Havre on
December 30, so their time expired III
mid-Ocean. The captain and officers
had a most trying time working the ship
through the many storms. The men
claim they have a good case and Will
likely settle the matter in the courts on
her arrival at Hampton Roads.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-01-18
STANLY BONDS.
Capt. Price VIII Institute Proceedings
for Bond Holders Next Week.
Salisbury WORLDLY

Capt. Charles Price Will shortly insti-
ute proceedings in behalf of the hold
ers Of the Stanly county bonds. The ex-
act nature of the proceedings has not
yet been decided upon but it can be re-
lied on that whatever course is taken
a red hot fight viii he made in behalf
Of the purchasers of the bonds.
1t mas been very frequently asked who
held these bonds.
he World would state for the benefit
Of oh questioners that only $4,000 of
them are owned by residents of the State.
the University having invested in them
to this extent.
re remainder of the bonds are own
cd by parties either in Virginia or New
York. Coler and Company. of New
York, own $4,000 Of them.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-01-18
THE REPORT UNTRUE.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 15.-Acting
Secretary Me -klejohn, Of the Wa De
partment, ~pronOunces to be absolutely
untrue the statement coming from Port
land, Ore, hat Gen. Merriam, the
commanding general Of the Department
of Columbia, has been ordered to Wash
ington to postpone the departure or
government relief expedition to Alaska.
The department has been annoyed by
the circulation Of stories hat It had
any intention to abandon the relief
project.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-01-18

Burial.
Oxford. y. c.. Jan. 15.-(SpeciaD-
Little more than 4 year ago the wedding
bells rung j~oyfully in Oxford for the
marriage Of Miss Lizzie Holloway and
Mr.. Frank NJ. Meadows, and the happy
couple departed for their home in East
ern Carolina, where Mr.. Meadows de-
cided to east his lot with the tobacco
dealers of that section. Yesterday the
sad announcement came that Frank
Meadows died in Wilson Thursday night
having relapsed in typhoid fever. Last
night the 8 O'Clock train brought back the
remains Of this most estimable man ac-
-companied by friends. with the aged
father, the gricf-stricken young widow
and the little boy a few months old.
The Granville Grays. of which Nj.
Meadows was Il member, served as es-
cort from tho depot to the home Of Mr..
Holloway. The slow beats of the NUT
fed drum sounding ont upon tho solemn
stiffness of the night cast a gloom upon
the town where the deceased was known
and loved. The funeral takes place this
morning from the Baptist church Of
which the deceased was 4 member ana
the burial in Elmwood cemetery.
Mr.. Meadows carried insurance for 81.
coo on his life.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-01-18
BOND CASE NOT HEARD.

Winston, \. c.. Jan. 15.-(SpeciaI)-
The Wilkes railroad bond case was not
heard before Judge Starbuck to-day. 1t
will come UP before him here on Jan
nary 2Sth.
Rev. t. Pceler. an aged S~uperanuated
Methodist divine. is reported tonight to
be dying at his home in Kernersyile.
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three thousand dollars for the support
Of the Asylum for the current year.
In conclusion W. beg to submit the
able and concise report Of the Superin-
tendent which shows in detail the work
of the institution for the past year. The
report gives us great pleasure and we
congratulate you that your institution
is presided owed ~ offic-'- - capable
and Efficient.
Fraternally submitted,
oSi2red}
III. NOBLE. j.. 9. II.
and President ~ Board.
i. 4. GREEN.
J. N. CURItIN.
=. \. DUNE.
y. Il. BROTGHTON,
j. S. CARR,
J. y. RAMSAY,
c. ". TOMS.
q. RGSENTIAL.
Directors.
The Grand Lodg just closed has been
exceedingly pleasant and profitable ses-
sion for all present.
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EACH lei S12.0S2.17.

Princeton, y. J.. Jan. 15.-Princetou
and Yale each got S12,0S217 as their
pro rata share Of the receipts of th
last Yale-Princeton football game.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-01-18
p. VI. At WILLIAMSON DEAD.

WILLIAMSON. \. c., Jan. 15.-(Spe-
ciaI)-Nr. r. r. Watts. a popular mer-
chant of this place. Died on Tuesday
morning. He had recently been appoint
cd postmaster at this place, and was a
highly esteemed citizen.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-01-18
SPINNERS WILL NOT STRIKE

Lowell, Mass, Ian. 11-There viii not
IS q strike of cotton operatives here.
The vote was taken by tie SINNERS M
ION TO that effect AZ miIn SAt.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-01-18
TWO MORE DEAD.
This Makes a Total Of - Deaths Of Vie
tins Of the Tornado.

Fort Smith. Ark, Jan. 1.-Two names
were added to-day to the death list OF
victims Of Tuesday nights tornado. Ann
Savage died last night and II. Hunter
died at noon. This makes the total mum
Der of dead 10. 1t is believed at least
two more bodies are under the ruina OF
the Burgess Hotel. The cook and a man
named Ennis are missing. OF the wound
ed three are expected to die and il is now
certain that the death list will exceed
fifty.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-01-18

London has 1880 miles Of streets
Paris 600 miles, and New York $50.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-01-18
The Old Officers Were Re-
Elected and Installed
PLANS ADOPTED TO RAISE $500
FOR ORPHAN ASYLUM.
REPORT Of DIRECTORS OF ASYLUM
The Asylum Viii Gel $500 a Year From
The Bradley Beq4eSt The lostitu-

ton in Fine Condition
Oxford, y. c., Jan. 13.-(Special)-
The following Grand officers were. elect
ed for the ensuing year:
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SALE or CHINESE PORCELAINS.

large number of people present in the
Fifth Avenue Art Galleries yesterday afternoon TO
attend the third and last day of the sale of Chinese
porcelain. pottery and curios collected by a-Nee.
OF Shanghai. China. The pieces sold yesterday In
cluied groups OF miniature porcelain. vases. some In
single and others In many coors: decorated bowls
Jade agate and crystal curos. pottery. birds beasts
and idols: antique and lustreless pottery OF the
Sung and Ming eras. old blue and white vases
many being OF the Hawthorn pattern: soft glaze
pottery and peachhloom porcelain. Clair de Lure
and splash vases OF the Schun-tch and Kang ne
eras and Yuan flower vases. large eagle. watch
Ing the moon In the water modelled I'm pottery Ct
the Ming era sold for ssl. Other lots vel
low crackle porcelain vase. with elephant head
handles Kang-he era. $50: cream white lar. with
rabbit heads modelled In relief Sung era $40 pair
of turquoise-seated dogs. Kien-uns era $50 each
two amber and terra Gotta pic es. Ming era. $50
ca h. and pair of seated dogs In green. black
brown and yellow Ming era 500 each