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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
DECISION TO BE MADE TO. GAY.
POINT OF EMBARKATToN LIKELY
TO BE THE SITE or THE HOS
pITAL.

Surgeon General Sternberg Prefers
Both 10 De Located at the same
Point and Favors Charleston as
the Site for the HospitaI-South
Carolinians Confident That They
VIII he Favored by the secretary's
Decision TO-day-COlumbia Pulling
for Camp-ConEressmnn McLau-
rim and "a Delegation From Column
bin Call ON the Secretary of War.
Washington. Sept 29.-Secretary Alger
stated tonight that he will announce his
decision tomorrow between Savannah and
Charleston as the point Of embarkation
for troops.
Col. Hecker is preparing his report on
the subject, and he will not submit It to
the secretary Nntil tomorrow morning.
A delegation from Columbia, S. c.,
headed by Senator McLaurin, called upon
Secretary Alger to-day to urge the estab-
hshment of military camp at Columbia.
The secretary said he is waiting for Gen.
Schwann's report on the various sites in
Georgia and South Carolina recently in
specied.
Senator McLaurin took occasion to call
up the proposition to make Charleston the
point of embarkation for troops. secreta-
ry Alger replied that he is not ready to
decide between the claims of Savannah
and Charleston. He viii do so tomorrow.
Sugeon General Sternberg favors the To-
cation of the hospital at the port of en-
barkation and, therefore, does not look
with favor upon the suggestion to desig-
nate Charleston as the point of embarka-
tion and Savannah as the site for the hos
pital. Gen. sternberg seems to favor
Charleston as the site for the hospital and
the South Carolinians are confident they
will get a decision in their favor to-mor-
row.
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SECRETARY ALGER's INSPECTION
Important Results Likely 10 Follow
His Extensive Tour.

Important Results Likely 10 Follow
His Extensive Tour.
Washington, Sept. 29.-Important results
are likely to follow the extensive tour Of
inspection of the military camps just COM
pleted by Secretary Alger, and ESPECIALLY
in the matter of reorganizing the hospital
service in the field. The secretary con-
ferred. closely with not only the command
ing officers and medical officers of the
camps, but especially with the fifteen col
ones whom he met, looking to the ascer-
tainment of their views upon the relative
merits of the division hospitals and the
regimental hospitals. Each had strong
advocates, and IL remained for the secre-
tary 10 endeavor to reconcile their diverg-
ent views.
After thorough examination of the rel
ative merits and demerits of the two plans,
Secretary Alger has framed plan which
he has now under consideration, for the
amalgamation of the hospitals, in such
a manner as to retain the most desirable
features of both.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
PRESIDENTS CoNDoLENcEs.
He sends a Telegram TO the widow
of Ex-Secretary Bayard.

ne senus q TeiegFnm TO the WIDOW
of Ex-secretary Baynrd.
Washington. Sept. 29.--PresLdent McKin-
ley to-day sent the following telegram Of
coincidence to the widow of ex-secretary
Of State Bayard:
Executive Mansion. Washington, Sept.
29.-To Mrs Thomas Il. Bayard, Whining
ton, Del: With sincere sorrow I learn OF
the death of your husband and beg to
express to you my heartfelt sympathy.
Mr. Bayard's high attainments and ster-
ling qualities endeared him to all who
knew him, while his distinguished services
to his country add his name 40 the roll
of illustrious Americans
'Wnliam Mckinley"
Secretary Adee of the state department
has sent the following to Mrs. Thomas #.
Bayard at Dedham, Mass: Permit me
to add my assurance OF sorrow and SYM
pathy by reason Of the death of one whom
] esteemed in public life and loved as a
true friend. The state department., over
which he so worthily presided, and which
he represented abroad with distinction,
pays just tribute of honor and reverence
to his memory" y"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
FUNERAL OF MIR. BAYARD.
The Remains to Go 10 Wilmington,
Del, This Morning.

Dedham, Mass. Sept. 29.-The remains
of the late Thomas f. Bayard have been
embalmed, and al 7:S0 o'clock in the
morning they win be taken to Boston and
placed in a special car attached to the
Colonial express. leaving at 9 o'clock for
New York, and VIII arrive In Wilmington,
Del, In the evening.
The family has sent out a large number
or telegrams. including one 10 Former
President Cleveland, requesting him TO act
as one of the pall-bearers
Since the death Of the former ambassa-
dor yesterday, hundreds of messages have
been received, offering coincidence TO the
widow and other relatives. Among the
senders are Queen Victoria, Henry Irving,
Lady Churchill President Mckinley, Chief
Justice Fuller, Former Secretary of War
Lamont, Senators Faulkner and Hoar, Sec
retary of State Adee and others.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
ROBBERS PUT TO FLIGHT.
Train Crew and Express Messenger
Save the Treasure.


Save the Treasure.
Denver, Col. Sept. 29.-Oficials Of the
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad and the
Denver and Rio Grande Express Company
are receiving congratulations to-day on the
successful resistance Of an attempted rob-
berry of the Western express train. near
Hustled, Col, last night by four or FIVE
masked men.
Engineer Henry s. Hinman, Fireman
Frank II. Bennett. Conductor o. B. Craft,
Train Poster Harry Hart ana the brake
men are the men who put the robbers to
flight. About thirty shots were fired.
Express Messenger r. E. Sherwood,
formerly a cowboy, stuck TO his post while
dynamite was being exploded underneath
and on top of the car, and fired on the
robbers.
A reward of $500 has been offered for
each Of the men captured.
A posse with bloodhound is on their
trail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
ORDER FOR CUBA's OCCUPATION.
Adjt. Gen. COrbin Issues Instruction
by Order of Gen. Miles.

Adjt. Gen. COrbin Issues instruction
by order of Gen. Miles.
Washington Sept. 29.-The following or
der for the occupation of Cuba was issued
to-day; Headquarters Of the Army, Ad-
jutant Generals Office Washington, Sept.
%, 1898. BY direction of the Secretary of
War the Fourth United States Volunteer
Infantry, detached from the Seventh Army
Corps, will be placed in readiness for inn
mediate service in Cuba, pursuant to Cen
eral Order 154, current series from this
Office and proceed fuzzy armed and equip
ped to take station at Manzanllo; the
commanding officer reporting his arrival
by telegraph 20 Maj. Gen. James f. Wade,
United States Volunteers, Havana, who
wIn give instructions as to its duty and
disposition.
"The quartermaster's department win
furnish the necessary transportation; and
the subsistence department will provide
the necessary suitable ratlons and the
surgeon general make ample provisions
for necessary medical attendance and
supplies for the troops en- route and after
arrival"
by command of Maj Gen. Miles.
Fl. c. Corbin, Adjt. Gen.
The Fourth Regiment of Immunes Is
commanded by Col. James s. Petit, who
was captain Of the First United States In
fantry Transports will be sent from New
York to Jacksonville 70 embark the troops
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
DESTRUCTION AT CHIPPEWA FALLS

Sixteen Farm Houses Burned--AIa-
mena and PesI<in Wiped Out.
st. Paul, Mimi, Sept. ga special to
the Pioneer from Chippewa Falls SAYS
that forest fires are doing immense dam
age along the 500 and the Wisconsin Gen.
tral Railway. Nearly ever section IN pine
woods IN Northern Wisconsin Is abaze.
Barron is entirely surrounded.
Glenwood, a town Of 2,000 was saved af-
ter twelve hours heroic work by the citi-
zens
Telegraph and telephone wires are down
and many bridges have been destroyed
Sixteen farm houses were burned near
Rice Lake to-day.
The wind was blowing a gale and served
to spread the fires
A large portion of Clear Lake, a town
of coo inhabitants, is reported destroyed
Alamena and Peskin are said to have
been wiped out, but no loss of life has
been reported.
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RAGING FIRES IN WISCONSIN.

surrounding Lakes Give Cumbcr-
land Hons OF Escape From Flames.
Cumberland, Wis. Sept. 29.-Forest fires
are raging on three sides of the city, and
there is heavy southwest wind The
surrounding lakes will probably save this
city.
Barrow and Almena are surrounded and
the latter has telephoned here for help
stating that the town is already on fire.
The mills have shut down, the schools
are closed and business suspended.
Every precautIon 10 being taken TO save
the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
CUMBERLAND FIRE SWEPT.

Five Children Reported to Have
Burned to Death.
Cumberland, Wis, Sept 29.-Fire. sup
posed to have originated from forest fires,
burned half of this city to-day, causing
a property loss estimated at S225,0oO.
About twenty-five families are homeless.
Five children are reported burned 10
death.
A large saw-mill is among the buildings
burned, throwing many out Of employ
ment.
Rain saved the entire city from being
burned.
Wires are down and details are hard
to get.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
Gen. Lee in Washington.

Washington Sept. 29.-Maj. Gen. Fitz-
hug Lee arrived in Washington this even
Ing from Richmond, where he made a brief
stop on his way from Jacksonville. He
was summoned here by Secretary Alger.
presumably for a conference with the
President and the war department officials
relative 70 the sending of troops 20 Cuba.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30

Washington, Sept. 29.-The President has
sent the following telegram OF coincidence
70 the King of Denmark:
ITO His Majesty, Christian TX. King Of
Denmark, Copenhagen: | offer your mai
esty my sincere coincidence In the bereave-
ment you suffer by the death Of your es-
teemed consort. William Mckinley,
president OF The United States"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
MR. BAYARD's PALL-BEARERs.
Ex-President Cleveland TcIegrnphs
His Accepfnncc.

Dedham, Mass. Sept. 29.-Ex-P President
Cleveland has telegraphed from his Buz-
yards Bay home that he viii act as one
of the honorary pall-bearers at the fun
eral.
Others who have been asked to serve in
a similar capacity and who have accepted
are: George l.. Rivers of New York city,
Thomas j. Craven of Salem, N. j.; James
Williams of Smyrna, Del e. w Turnen
of Lewes, Del: John Craven OF Salem, N.
j.; John r. Nicholson OF Dover, Del Dr..
j. A Draper, l. G.. Grubb and Henry G..
Banning, all Of Wilmington, Del.
Edward M Sheppard was asked to serve,
but will be unable to get out of the Adj
rondacks In season to be present.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
THE QUEENS END PEACEFUL.
All Members of the Royal Family nj
Her Death Bed.

Copenhagen, Sept. 29.-The end of the
Queen of Denmark, who died at 5:3O
O'Clock this morning was peaceful.
At her bedside were the King of Dem
mark the Dowager Empress of Russia,
the King and Queen of Greece, the Prin-
cess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of
Cumberland the Crown Prince and Crown
Princess Of Denmark, and all the other
members of the royal family.
The Queen did not die OF any special ILL
ness, but of increasing decreptit Gde.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
GEN. sIsAFTER ILL AT wIKOFF.
He Has MalarIal Fever, But Expects

He Has MaIarIaI Fever, But Expects
to BE out in Few Days.
New York, Sept. 29.-Gen. shafter Is still
indisposed at Camp Wikoff to-day and dill
not leave his headquarters at the club
house. He has malarial fever and has
rad several chills. but no serious results
are looked for. He Is able 10 give orders
and they are executed by Col. Mcclellan
an adjutant general Gen. Shafter ex-
poets to resume active work In day or
two
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
Independence Declared.

Manila, Sept. 30-The declaration of in
dependence was ratified at Malolos yester-
day amid great festivities A review of
the troops was held, speeches and recita-
tlons were delivered. The feature of the
ceremonies was the address of Gen. Aguin-
aldo. Many foreigners attended the state
BAH in the evening, but no American Off
Gals were present.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
INsURRECTIoN SPREADING.
Gen. Rios Reports Expeditions ArrIv-
Ing at the Visnyas Islands.

ing Mt the Visnyns Islands.
Madrid. Sept. 30.-A telegram received
here from Gen. Rios. Spanish governor If
the Visayas Islands who is reported to
have recently proclaimed himself governor
general of the Spanish dominions IN the
Philippines, reports that insurgent expedl-
tions have arrived at the Visayas.
The rebellion, II Is also reported, is
spreading and several provinces IN the ISL
and of Luzon have been invaded and some
officers Of the gendarmerle and their fam
ilies massacTed.
The governor and officials at Iloilo, ISL
and of Panay, have fed to Manila.
La Correspondence blamas the Ameri-
cans for tolerating the new rising Of the
insurgents and urges the government to
present petition to the Paris convention.
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day, after the result of the regular COM
mittee on resolutions report became
known.
Under the Instructions OF the conference.
which requires that full ticket be nomi-
mated within forty-eight hours, the COM
mittee on organization win meet at the
Union Square Hotel, New York city, to-
morrow night and select candidates for
each place upon the state ticket.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
NEW LORD MAYOR OF LONDON.
Sir. John V. Moore the Successor of
HOratio David Davies.

London, Sept. 29.-sir John V. Moore. an
alderman Of the city of London and senior
partner of Moore Bros, tea merchants. has
been elected lord mayor of London. TO
succeed Horatio David Davies, the pres.
ent incumbent of that office. He was
born in 1896, has represented the ward Of
candlewiclS since 1889, and was sheriff of
the city OF London In 1S93-94
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
GROWN PRINCE SERIOUSLY ILL.
Kang Yuvyei, the Chinese Refugee
Has Not Reached Yokohama.

Yokohama, Sept. PA telegram from
Seoul, capital of Korea, reports that the
Crown Prince is seriously i'll with dysen-
terry.
The report of the arrival of the Chinese
refugee Kank Yuwei, the Canton reformer,
who recently escaped from Peking, ap-
pears to be unfounded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
PRESIDENT TO ATTEND.
Accepts an Invitation to PhiIadeI-
phia's Peace Jubilee.

Dhia's Peace Jubilee.
Washington, Sept. 29.--Presldent McSin-
ley to-day accepted an invitation to attend
the 2eace jubilee, 10 be held in Philadei-
phia oct. 2s and q. The cabinet has also
been invited.
Gen. Miles was invited to act as chief
marshal.
II Is intended TO have about 20 900 troops
present and several warships to take part
in the celebration, II possible, and Sec
retaries Alger and Long promised to do
the best they could In that respect.
Special Invitations TO attend have been
sent to Gen. Shafter, Gen. Lee, Gen.
Wheeler, Gen. Stone and other officers who
have taken a prominent part in the war
with SPAIN
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
SIX CoNsPIRATons EXECUTED.
They Were Considered Enemies of
Chfna's DOwager Empress.

London, Sept. 3O.-The PelSin correspon-
dent of the Times, telegraphing Thursday
says: "six reformists. namely, Kang
Yuwel's brother, one censor and four head
clerks of the cabinet, including a son of
the Governor of Hu Poi, were executed
to-day for alleged conspiracy against the
Dowager Empress"
There is no excitement there and every
thing is proceeding as usual.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
Col. bryan Much Improved.

Bryan was much improved Tonight. He
was able to sit up part of the day ana
hopes 70 return TO Jacksonville in a dav
or two.
Mrs. Bryan arrived here to-day ana she
will remain with her husband until he
goes South
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
CHICAGO PLATFoRM DEMocp
''i Meet in New York Tonight to
Select n State Ticket

syracuse N. T., Sept 29.-The Chicago
1'S''orm Democrats. who, in conference
'.' night adopted resolutions empower
9 una mstructing the committee on or
es',']ation' composed Of one member from
IN senate district IN the state, to place
uoininarion fun ticket by petition
~, the committee falf to affirm the
~"@aso platform. had another meeting to-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
WILL RESIGN THE sIRDARsHrP.
Gen. Kitchener to Re the First Gov
ernor General of sOudan.

ernor General of SOudRn.
London, Sept. SO-The Cairo correspon-
dent of the Daily Telegraph says:
1.-THE sirdar will become the first COVER
nor general of the Soudan and may hold
that post for time, but he will resign
the sirdarship. Maj. Marchand was in
straits when the sirdar arrived, and was
gald to receive supplies from the latter,
without which he would have been COM
PEELED to quit Fashoda. Maj Marchand
was unable TO show any authority from
the French government for holding the
place"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
MANY PERSONS BURNED.

Only "a Heavy Rainfall VIII Prevent
Great Loss.
Chippewa Falls, Wis, Sept 2o.-Forest
fires are raging to an alarming extent In
this section.
Hundreds of farmers are working night
and day fighting the flames.
-Four homes and other building have
been destroyed, and many persons seri-
ously burned.
Only heavy fall Of rain will prevent q
serious loss.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
Threatens to Attnck shun King.

London. Sept. 9O.-The Shanghai CORE
spondent Of the Daily Telegraph says:
'Yu Man Use, brigand chief Sze Chuen
province threatens to attack Chun King
tomorrow. The natives are greatly alarm
ed 2"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30

Paris, Sept. 29.-It Is reliably reported
that the ultimatum of the powers to Tur-
key regarding the Island Of Crete, was
presented to the Sultan to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30

JUDGE GARCIA OUT OF A jon.
Cuban Appointed to Succeed IA
spanish 1saRIsfrnte.

Santiago, Sept. 29-senor Sanchez Gar
cia, one Of the Spanish judges, who was
conhnped In office after the capisulaton
until ordered a month ago to cease per-
forming his magisterial functions but who,
despite the order has continued 10 try
cases, has again been ordered to cease
under penalty of arrest. A Cuban has
been appointed to succeed him.
The first mail sent from here In two
weeks left to-day for Baltimore.
II is expected that orders Will be issued
shortly for American troops to proceed to
ManzaniIlo, to relieve the Spanish garrison
there.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30

Washington, Sept 2s.-No deaths oc-
CURED to-day among the American troops
at Santiago Gen. Lawton reports as in
about the same number as yesterday, but
in the opinion OF the war department med
ical officers. the situation In Santiago IS
improving.
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port south of Fashodn.

London, Sept S0.--A dispatch to the Daily
Mail from Cape Town says Gen. Kitchener
has cabled to Cecil Rhodes that he has es-
tablished a post south Of Fashoda ana
asks: when are you coming up?''
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
HEAVY RAIN IN SOUTH DAKOTA.

y 1NV0 t"V = IEF"t bHt WHICH IInl~
ber Had Been Lost.
Deadwood, s. D., Sept. pa heavy rain
to-day checked the timber fires which
have been burning several days.
An area thirty miles long and six miles
wide containing the best timber In the
Black Hills, has been devastated and the
loss will amount TO hundreds Of thousands
of dollars.
There was no loss of life SO far az
known.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30

Washington, Sept. 29.-The President to-
day appointed John II. Hlbbard, postmas-
ter at DeLand. Fla.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30

Madrid, Sept 29.-Advices from Iloilo re-
port that the insurrection In the Philip
pines is increasing considerably.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
BRIEF MOURNING SERVICE.
Court Chaplain Omciates with the
Royal Family Present.

NOENI FHIhIIF IFtHehIs
Copenhagen, Sept. 29.-This evening the
court chaplain conducted a brief mourn
ing service in the room in which the body
Of the dead Queen lay. An the members
of the royal family were present.
King Christian has ordered that all
places of amusement be closed until after
the funeral, and that the bells of the city
snall be tolled two hours daily
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-30
OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION GIVEN.
Danish Minister Wires the state De-
partment of His Queens Demise.

Washington, Sept. 29.-OficIal notice Of
the demise Of the Queen Of Denmark was
received at the state department to-day In
the shape of the following telegram from
the Danish minister in this country. who
is temporarily stopping at the place
named
Bar Harbor Me- Sept. 29.-Secretary
of State: / have the painful duty to in
form your excelency of the death Of her
majesty the Queen Of Denmark, deceased
this morning. Brun,
Danish Minister"
The times., 1898-03-06
The MORTALITY RECORD.
DIED

FRAZIER-o On Saturday, March ). at ) a. m,
infant daughter OF William T. and Ella y Fraz-
ieTr, aged two months; ll2o X ST Sc
Funeral Monday afternoon. O'Clock, CongreS-
sioraI Cemetery. Private. 1t
BENSON-On March >. 1895 at 5I5 o'clock p
m. T. CLARENCE = BENSON, second son Of
DIR. Z. G.. Benson and Ella Douglas Lord Benson;
aged fourteen years and four months
Funeral private, Monday. March !. at P m
KRAU-SKOPF-On Friday. March T. ls9S. at go
p. m. BELL. beloved wife OF jacob krauskopf, ut
her late residence, SO1 Missouri ave; aged 81.
Funeral private. mh52t
BERRY-On Friday March I. ls9s, at + ocIaeS
o. m. al the residence OF his parents. HARVEY
RAYMOND youngest child Of William II. and r.
f. Berry.
Funeral from the residence OF his parents. No.
1875 Fourth Street southeast, Monday, March :.
ISgS. at O'Clock p IN. Item
O'CONNOR-On March ; 1S9S at O'Clock a.
m BERNARD A. beloved son OF Michael and the
late Ellen O'Counor aged twenty-threc wears.
Funeral viii take place from late residence,
2002 Fourth Il ne. lexington, d. C., M)ptV,
March :. at $50 Il. m; thence to st. Niptsius'
Church. where requiem mass viii be celebrated az
@ a. m Relatives and friends invited 20 attend.
A5heyillc, y G., and Charleston, ;. C., TapeIs
please copy. Item
KRAJ- -SKOPF-Ou Friday, March s, 1s9s, at I;SO
D. M ELIZABETH kRAJSkOPF- at her late
residence. 501 Missouri ave; aged ST.
Funeral private. hi'--t
UnrSCITi-H-Departed this life at $50 a m.
Thursday. March 3. JOHN HOLsCHI II, IN the
seveuty-irSt year OF his age
Funeral sunday. March 6. at p. m. from his
late residence, AS PcnEnS' wanna avenue north
west Relatives and friends invited. mh35t- EN-
UN-ER-On "Wednesday. M1rch ,. ISgs ct o-10
o. M after a long Illness, FREDERICK HAUER,
aged twenty-four years and four months, young
81 sou 1f the late Sarah and Jacob haucr.
Funeral from the residence OF his brother No.
IA Tenth street northeast, on sunday. March 6.
1895. at 3 O'Clock. Relatives and friends invited
to attend. Inil5-at EN-
The times., 1898-03-06
FOR THE SAILORS FAMILIES.
Great Benefit Outlined for Those
eft Destitute.

Philadelphia, March 5.-The program for
the entertainment at the Academy of
Music, March IL, the proceeds from which
are to be turned over to the families of
the sailors who lost their lives by the
explosion of the MaiBe, has been COM
pleted
The benefit is to be on very ;arSe
scale and is under the auspices of the
theater managers and newspapers OF
Philadelphia.
The program, which is a lengthy one
will be made up of volunteer talent from
the different attractions playing in Phil
adeIphia next week. Souvenir programs
and buttons with a miniature OF the
Maine, will be offered for sale through
the audience by actresses. The interest
manifested by those who have the benefit
in charge argues well for the success of
the worthy undertaking.