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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18
Spanish Families Fleeing,

LONDON, April 1S.-A cable special
from Manila says that Spanish fami-
lies are fleeing from PHILIPPINE islands
in great numbers in order to escape
from the islands before the American
fleet begins its bonn bardment.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18

Ready to Die Rather Thau Surrender.
HAVANA, April 18.-General Blan-
CO will not leave Havana at present.
He will remain and await the result OF
the expected conference, between the
autouomist commissioners and the in
surgent leaders. The members of the
autonomist cabinet have emphatically
declared their readiness to die, rather
than surrender, in case war is declared
between Spain ard IT, United States.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18

Dispatches says that insurance and
loan companies as we'll as individual
money lenders are alling in loans in
sea coast cities. They fear BON bardment
aud want their dinero where they
know the Spauiard can not get it.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18

The Massachusetts legislature ap-
propriated half a million dollars the
other day so quickly to increase the
efficiency of the militia, that the bill
was sigaed by the governor in just
twenty five minutes after he had sent
in his recommendation
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18
Senate Don Like Action OF the House.

Senate Don't Like Action OF the House.
WASHINGTON April 18 The senate
is much exercised over the action of
ho1se, but as stated Saturday, it is be-
lieved that they will finally give way,
and af:e- again emphasizing the point
Of Cuban independence, end by agree
ing by night on a resolution which
will be mutually satisfactory, and
which viii also please the president
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18
Heavy Storm Throughout Texas

DALLAS, Tex April 1S.-One of the
heaviest rain storms ever known in
this part of Texas occurred last night.
The storm was general over the
state. The south bound train from
from ST. Louis on the Santa Fe road
was abandoned because of q heavy
washout. The telegraph lines from
Dallas to Southern Texas were pros.
fro
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18

Charles White and P. S. Curry are
in town from Cuba. They were with
Gomez army and report that he has
some 30. .OOO men in fine condition and
we'll equipped so that they are making
things hot for the Spanish. There are
about 20 900 Cubans who form q sort of
landwer who are remaining at home
until called into the field. Thus, the
land is being titled and regular COM
mercisl operations are being carried
on and the war racket is confined to
the western end of the island.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18

1t was learned this afternoon that
the Fort Bliss infantry can not get
away until tomorrow noon. The pas
senger coaches will be sent up at II :OO
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18
Indics ton of HOstilities.

Only Another Indics tiOn of HOstilities
WASHINGTON. April 1S.-At the re-
quest of President Mckinley congress
will adopt law, probably today, pro-
hibiting the expectation of coal. pro-
visions and other supplies to Spanis b
ports
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18

1t is a band practice tonight at Nc.
Ginty headquarters.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18
Will Fight for his Country.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, April 1S.-Gen-
eral Lev Wallace announces his witt
drawal from the senatorial race in or
de- that he may take up arms for his
country.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18

Judge Stapsbury of the court OF In
dian depreciation claims, tried eleven
cases last week. aud will be here for
some time yet. No claims are allowed
for such time as Texas was out of the
union
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18

Eddie Andrews who was hurt the
other day by stick accidently thrown
where he was sitting. is about on the
street again.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18

1t is understood that the T. & P
will haul the Fort Bliss troops to New
Orleans fer about one half the sum bid
by the Southern Pacific
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18
Buffalo BiIl'' to go Into Action.

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-Colonel
Cody (''Butfalo Bill") will have charge
of the cavalry scouts composed of cow
boy companies. The formal acceptance
| of his services has been made by Gen.
eral Niles
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18

The White Oaks people are hauling
lots of material up the hill for ship.
ment forward to the front. 1t is a
mile and half day now.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18

54o beads OF cattle came over today
for Newman Bros. & Nations.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18
Senate Renort foes to the House

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-The senate
report was received in the House at
1905, amids' great cheering.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18
Senate Resolution Fails to
Pass the House by a
Vote of 173 to 152,
A C0NFEREnCE Will BE- NECESSARY

Before the Senate will Concur in the Amendment to Reso
luton by the House-The Executive Mansion Being
Connected With the War and State Departments,
Which will Place the President in Connection With For
titica ions on Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18

Plates and widow glass estimates
given. The Tuttle Paint & Glass Co,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18

The county commissioners meet TO-
morrow,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-18

Smiths Creamery is open again.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-08
TO PUT UP THE oHURcH's NAME
A Marble Slab Over the Independent
Presbyterian's Door.

The members of the Independent Pres
byterian Church have decided to place a
slab in the panel at the church door. on
which will appear the name of the church
and date it was established.
For some time it has been noticeable
that strangers in the city had no means
of knowing the church on account Of the
fact there was no inscription. The panel
in which it has been decided to place the
slab has been there for some years, but
the name of the church has never been
placed there.
Rev. DIR. Fair was apprised of the need
of such an arrangement, and the atten-
ton of the ladies, composing the flower
committee was called to It. They acted
without delay in obtaining the consent OF
the board of trustees to erect the slab. and
have arranged for an entertainment in
the Sunday school rooms Monday even
ing. The proceeds will be appropriated
to this purpose, and il is expected sufi-
cient will be realized TO meet The neces-
sary expense.
Other churches have the church name
shines of services and other data, IN con-
splcuous places, and the Independent Pres
byterians propose having the same thing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-08
POLICE AFTER FIRE-BUGS,
If There Are Any They VIII Have to
Lie Low for a While.

Lie Low for n While.
If there is anything in the belief that
the recent fires in Savannah is attribute,
BILE to incendiary work, the police intend
ferreting out the guilty. There seems to
be nothing on which to work yet how
ever, Notwithstanding there is a strong
public belief that at least some of the
fires were incendiary.
The police are puzzled about the mat
ter and cannot be expected to know any
thing as to the cause of the fires with
the meager facts now before them For
a time the opinion was freely expressed
that the Cathedral fire was incendiary.
Drt II was simply an unfounded rumor.
with no other basis than that the quick
succession of that fire and the one on
the Bay gave rise to suspicion The mere
TACT a matter looks suspicious gives little
clue for the detectives to work on. and
unilI they obtain some substantial ev,
ldence that the place was purposely fired
there is no use chasing the wind This
IS about their feelings in regard to the
matter.
While the fires are somewhat puzzlins
on account of frequency, the department
does not seem inclined to believe any are
lncendiary with the possible exception of
some stables. With the Bay street fire
they think spark rom a passing tug
boat could have easily fallen there and
lgnited the combustble material living on
the wharf. Watchmen pass up and down
that locality and it is scarcely reason a he
to believe firebug would be so daring a c
10 start flame in daylight, which would
nave been the case with the Bav street
blaze. 1t is intended to probe the matter
II there Is anything to be developed. The
detectives are working tirelessly at pres
practicable 81 .
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-08
GUARDS EXPRESS SYMPATHY.
The battalion Offers Its Hall to
Bishop Becker

A resolution Of sympathy for the parish
toner's Of the Cathedral of st. John the
Baptist and tender of the hall to them
for Sunday religious services was offered
at the meeting last night of the corps of
the Savannah Volunteer Guards by Col.
George 7. Cam. The resolution was unar-
imously adopted. 1t is as follows:
Whereas, The Roman Catholic Cathe-
dral of st. John the Baptist was last night
totally destroyed by fire. Therefore, be it
Resolved by the Savannah Volunteer
Guards, That this corps deeply sympa-
thizing with the Roman Catholics of this
city, in this, their dreadful calamity, ten
der to them, through the Rt Rev. Thomas
A. Becker. Bishop of Savannah, the use
Of the drill hall of the corps, for the
holding of such religious exercises ana
services, on Sundays, for such length of
time as they may desire it,
Resolved, further, That a copy of these
resolutions be transmitted to the Rt. Rev.
Bishop Becker by the secretary of the
corps.
The courtesy of the Guards will doubt
less meet with the appreciation of Bishop
Becker and the Catholics of the city. The
action taken at the meeting has a prece.
dent in the tender of the hall to Christ
Church for the same purpose and under
similar circumstances
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-08
WANTED CAPT. III. VI. BRANCH.
But He Couldn't Serve as Captain OF
the OgIethOrpes.

The Oglethorpe Light Infantry met in
their regimental armory hast night for the
purpose of hearing report of the special
committee appointed TO suggest a captain.
The committee had no one to suggest, and
asked for further time to consider.
The company was anxious to have Capt.
II. NJ. Branch serve, and the committee
consulted him in accordance with the
company's wishes. Capt. Branch's health
is such, however, that he could not serve,
and he so informed the committee when
consulted in regard to the matter. 1t was
the sincere wish of all that he would al
low his name proposed, which would re-
suit in his election, but the fact he was
in bad health at present and, would prob
ably be Inconvenience at times in at
tending the duties. made 1t impossible
for him TO allow his name proposed.
Since the resignation of Capt. u. H.
McL.aws, the company has been on the
lookout for some one suitable TO all. The
committee has labored assiduously in the
matter and while they have thus far been
unable to select any one, it is probable
they will do so by the meeting to be held
Monday night. The committee is compos-
ed of Col. A. r. Lawton, Capt. d. G..
Purse, Sergt. 8. B. L4aFar, Corpl. w. B.
Nell Jr., and Private j. II. Estill, Jr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-08
HussARs' NEW OFFICERS.
1t Is Now Lieutenants McAIpin anu
Cunningham.

An election OF commissioned officers OF
the Georgia Hussars was held last night
at the quarters of the troop. The election
was managed by three tellers, Justice of
the Peace Waring Russell, Jr.. and Free
holders ]. G. Nelson and NJ. S. Baker. 1t
resulted in Second Lieut.. Henry McAlpin
being made first lieutenant and First
Sergt. c. A. L. Cunningham being made
second lieutenant.
The vacancy in the ranks of the COM
missioned officers was caused by the res
ignation of First Lieut.. Abram Minis.
Lieut.. Minis resigned several weeks ago.
Forty-six votes were cast in the cleo
ton, which was almost unanimous for
Messrs. McAlpin and Cunningham. The
balloting followed the regular meeting
and drill of the company, and was done in
the library of the club
Lieut.. McAlpin has been second lieuten-
ant of the troop for about three years, ris-
ing TO the position from the first sergeancy.
Since he has had commission his ability
as an officer has been displayed on many
occasions. He is deServedly popular with
the members. and has many friends who
VIII join in congratulations upon his pro-
motion.
Sergeant Cunningham was appointed
upon the rise of Lieut. McAlpin from the
hfst place among the non-commissioned
officers. In his place as first sergeant he
has won an admirable reputation for SOL
dierly qualities. His comrades were shak-
ing hands with him after the election.
After the election Lieut.. McAlpin and
Sergt Cunningham were the toast of
large circle of their friends, who fingered
at the club. Several talks were made, the
newly elected officers being assured in all
the eloquence of undoubted sincerity of
the pleasure their promotion gives their
friends and comrades. Responses were
antly.
The result of the election will be sent
at once to the Office of the adjutant gen.
eral of the state troops after passing
through the usual course. In a few weeks
the examination Of the officers will be or
dered
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-08

ton the use of st. Johns Church. The
tender was appreciated very highly by
the Bishop and his official family, but was
declined with thanks. The congregation
viii use temporarily the chapel hall in
the convent st. Vincent de Paul, an en-
trance to which will be provided from
Liberty street.
The priests from the Bishops residence
are being well cared for by friends. Bish-
op Becker is at the home of Capt. Henry
Blum on Oglethorpe avenue. Father b. ].
Kelley who was on his way to Atlanta
at the time of the fire, was brought back
quickly by telegram, arriving on the
morning train, and he is now at the home
of Capt. John Flannery. Fathers Reilly,
Hennessy and LeSieur are being enter
tanned by Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. McDonough
at their home on Price street, near Lib
eTty.
The work of moving the furniture and
books back into the Bishops residence
has begun. Considerable progress was
made, and 1t will be ready for occupancy
within a day or two
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-08
CARRIED HER Fan IN HER HAND.
Chastity Evidence of a Fight Between
Negro Women.

negro women.
Rosa Webb negro woman living at
No % Perry street lane, east. walked into
Justice Nathan's office yesterday. holding
an ear in her hand. She asked that a war
rant be issued for the arrest of Rebecca
Braboy, a negress who bit it off.
For time the woman presented a ghast-
ly sight The wound bed profusely, and
the walk from her home to the Justices
Office gave sufficient time for the blood
TO tric1le down her face and neck. Her
clothing was also saturated, and while
she was somewhat excited she stead
tasty chung to the ear, and would not al
low it to get out of her possession.
Seeing the case was serious one. at
least TO the deformed woman, the justice
at once issued a warrant charging the
Braboy woman with mayhem Constable
Brown took the papers and proceeded 10
Perry street lane, where the woman was
found and arrested. She was arraiened he
fore the justice, and in reply to questions
frankly admitted she committed the
crime, and offered no excuse further than
that the Webb woman showed her sorno
slight provocation. 1t is claimed she
showed too much attention to the Bral.ov
woman's husband, and for this cot the
painful reprimand.
Braboy and the Webb woman seem 70
have been in a room when Brabov's wife
showed up and ordered the Intruder out.
The Webb woman refused to 60 and offer
ed some resistance by throwing an iron
at the Braboy woman. The fight tben
started fiercely, and did not end until he
ear was bitten off and thrown to the floor
The member was picked up by the Webb
woman and carried to the Justices office
where the warrant was obtained The
prisoner could not give bond. and was
accordingly sent to jail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-08
BIRD OF FREEDOM PURLoINED.
Mr.. ROurke's Pet Eagle swiped by a
Sailor From the Old Sod.

Matthew Shaw, aged 40 years, a native
OF "Ould Ireland" was before Recorder
Hartridge yesterday charged with the
larceny of patriotism from Mr.. John
Rourke, at his foundry on Bay street.
Shaw took an American eagle belonging
to Mr., Rourke
The theft was reported to Mr. Rourke
shortly after it was committed. There
was really nothing criminal about the act,
as Shaw thought he was acting in perfect
sood faith with the bird when he picked
1t up near Mr.. Rourl6es foundry. This
eagle is a part and parcel of miniature
menagerie collected at the foundry, and
which is the pride Of the foundrymen. Es-
pecially was this the case with Mr.
Rourke, who values the bird highly and
keeps it for Fourth of July and other pa
triotic occasions.
The eagle is a sort of privileged char7r
ter, and was out for a lark on the wharf
Shaw is sailor and spied the eagle from
the vessel. He crepr from the vessel very
quietly, not knowing the old eagle was g
pet, probably among the older citizens Of
Savannah, and then along the wharf, I'M
I'll within a short distance of where il
was basking in the sun. mindless of the
surroundings. Now and then it would
move few steps, and Shaw thought the
bird was making an effort to escape from
him. When a few PAGES away Shaw stop-
ped behind a post and pulled off his coat
Then splitting on his hands and planting
his feet firmly on the wharf, as if about
TO knock down a beef, he made a dash
al the eagle and landed him in the first
round. That settled il, and the eagle was
taken to the vessel, where il was fed
some remaining parts of a goose the sail
ors had for dinner.
When ii was discovered the eagle was
gone, Mr. Rourke, Policeman Semken and
others started to search for ii. Shaw
learned this, and started back to the foun-
dry with the eagle, but was met by the
policeman and arrested. In explanation
ne said, BE CORY, and Oh didn't know
it belonged to anybody OF taught il was
a wild bird from off The waters Be -.
and l taught l was doing a good turn
when | took II TO the vessel and divided
me goose wild it."
Shaw was released by the court on rec
ommendation of Mr. Rourke, who realized
there was no criminal intent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-08
MINISTER'S CHOOSE OFFICERS.
Rev. j. ii. Scruggs Succeeds DIR.
SchaefRer as President.

SchaefRer as President.
The annual meeting of the Ministerial
Association of Savannah was held yester-
day morning in the parlors of the Young
Mems Christian Association. The Janu-
airy meeting of the association was the an
nual meeting, but it was decided at the
time TO postpone the election for a month
in order for the ministers then absent from
the city to be able to attend
Rev. ]. III. Scruggs pastor of Trinity
Church, was elected president. This Of
flee is now held by the Methodists for
the first time. When the association was
organized the late Rev. DIR. Vass, pastor
of the First Presbyterian Church, was
elected president. He was followed by
Rev. DR.. S. A. Goodwin, the immediate
predecessor of Rev. John D. Jordan, pas
Tor of the First Baptist Church. DR..
Goodwin was succeeded by Rev. DR.. w.
c. Schaeffer, pastor of the Lutheran
Church of the Ascension. DR.. Schaeffer
held the office for two years, and it was
at his wish that a successor was elected
His administration proved very successful
The election of Rev. Mr. Scruggs i'll.
sures an executive officer for the associa-
ton VINO will be always on the lookout
for its interests and alive to the demands
of the position. With the succession OF
one of the Methodist pastors to the presi-
dency, it has been filled by representa-
tive of each denomination represented in
the association. When Mr.. Scruggs is sue
ceeded 1t will be by one Of the Presby-
terrain pastors, as the ministers have
agreed to adopt plan of rotation in an
ing the position.
Rev. W. A. Nsbet, pastor of the Second
Presbyterian Church, was reelected Sec
rotary, position he has held for several
years,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-08
For "A Valuation.

Just think of getting a splendid suit of
all-wool clothes, medium weight and suit
able for early spring wear for just S6.4S.
The same suits that have been selling for
$40 and $12.
Other nice suits for S4.65 SPLENDID val
ues they were at the early seasons, price
of $3.50.
Then again-Melton suits i'm brown and
gray, for only S345. These sod for $500.
A likewise reduction on all kind of suits.
Metropolitan Clothing Company, LII
Broughton street, west.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-08
A Cinch for BicycIIs,s

Every bicyclst in Savannah should take
advantage of our sale for valuation. We
are closing out 75c and 81 wooden hose ar
the remarkably low price of 25 centa You
can judge Of good thing-eome SEE, This
good thing.
Bicycle pants which sell evervv1,.ere q,
the country for S1.5O, we are dists,sing ~
at 70 cents. Metropolitan Clothing Com
pany.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-08
Gordon and DiIvorth

The celebrated packers and preservers Of
fruits, tellies. olives, ketchup, etc. have
sent to Savannah special display of their
products, which can be seen at the store
OF A. M. q c. w. West. Mr.. Perry. who
represents Gordon d Dilworth, will be here
to-day, and tomorrow, to omen for trtaJ
any article packed by this firm. Ev.rv
housekeeper ana connosseur is familiar
with the high standard of these goods
A cordial invitation is extended to All 10
call and try them. A compete line of these
goods can always be found at the stora ~
A. NJ. & c. w. West.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-08
TO CALL THE U. s. DOCKET.
Judge Emory speer to Hold Court Mt
O'clock This Morning.

Judge Emory Speer will arrive from Ma
con this morning to attend the annual din
ner Of the Georgia Society of the Sons ~
the Revolution, at the De Soto hotel to-
night, on which occasion he will deliver an
address. - "ii
Judge SDeer will call the docket of the
United States court at o'clock this morn
ing ana notice is published TODAY call
ing attention to that fact All attorneys
VINO are interested should be present. :
'uuse opeer session of court will be a
with the session of the court martial which
ooes not take place until II O'CLOCK
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-08
MAYOR GONE TO MOBILE.
VIII Discuss Commerce Before the
Quarantine Convention,

Quarantine Convention.
Mayor p. w Meldrim and DR.. w w.
Owens left the city last night for Mobile.
where they viii attend the quarantine con-
Vention to be held in that city. beginning
tomorrow. Health officer LeHardy VIII
leave tonight on the same Grand
General interest has been manifested i'm
the convention and a large attendance is
expected. Judging from the programme
which has been prepared, the convention
intends going into the whole subject of
quarantine from every standpoint.
There are only 81 subjects on the nro
gramme on which papers are to be read.
and as half dozen more delegates are
named TO discuss each paper. it would
seem that it would take a week at least to
carry out the programme. Mayor Meldrim
is down for the third paper on the pro-
gramme. his subject being Quarantine
and Commerce from a legal standpoint"