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The times., 1898-05-17
VOLUNTEERS IN CAMP
Nearly 5000 Men on the Fat
tlefield of Chickamauga.
YANKEE DOODLE AND DIXI.
A WhirIufnd of Enthusiasm ArOus-
ed by the Inspiring Strains of
College Men-DI umn er Carries the
Same Drum He Used in Civil War.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 16.-Volun-
teers have been pouring into Chattanooga
in steady stream today and tonight
nearly five thousand troops are encamped
on the battlefield.
There is a perfect crush at the railway
station with arriving camp equipages,
supply wagons and visitors. while the
cries of vendors OF sandwiches and pop
contribute TO the hubbub.
The first troops to follow the First Ohio
Cavalry into camp We're those of the
First Ohio Infantry. which arrived last
night. remaining until this morning.
The Third Wisconsin Infantry arrived
early this morning. The Fourth OHIO
Infantry, formerly the Fourteenth. ar
rived in the city this morning. The Foutn
is composed of twelve companies of s.Hty-
nine men each They are thoroughly
equipped and are armed with Springfield
rifles. The regiment is accompanied by
splendid band Of ,wenty-one pieces which
delighted a large crowd in the railroad
yards by rendering stirring martial mu-
sic. Dixie" was played with vim ami
received hearty cheers, as did Yankee
Doodle"
Drummer Nichols Of the band carried
the same drum he used today all through
the war.
Many of the Ohio soldiers are college
men and as whole they are magnificent
looking soldiers.
The Third Illinois Regiment of Infan-
try, l.079 men, commanded by Col Ben
nett arrived in the city at o'clock. The
Third is considered the crack service reg
iment OF Illinois and the men drill like
regulars The Fifth Illinois Infantry, IN
der the command of Col. Culver. ranking
colonel of Illinois. arrived at an early
hour this morning.
Early this afternoon the Fourth Penn
sylvauia volunteers arrived from Mount
Gretaa. The regiment is comprised of 50i
men and So officers. Col. Case is il COM
rnand. The tents were pitched in the
Dyer Field.
At , o'clock the Fifteenth Infantry In
diana Volunteers, under command OF Col
studebaker. arrived. They were closely
followed by the Twenty-seventh and
Twenty-eighth light batteries Indiana
volunteers. from Fort Wayne and India
napolis. go men, under command Of Capt.
Curtis.
The times., 1898-05-17
AN EXAMPLE OF PATRIOTISM.
Foreign Born Resident of Nebraska
Sends Mr.. Mckinley n Check.

President Mckinley today received a
check for 5000 for the fund for the nation
al defense from Julius Pepperburg, of
Plattsmouth Neb. In the accompanying
letter Mr.. Pepperburg states that he was
born of Jewish parents in Warsaw. Po-
land, but came 10 this country when a
lad and is now a prosperous business
man of Pisttsburg. He holds that he owes
his prosperity to the institutions of his
adopted country and that it is a pleasure
10 him, as well as a duty. to do what he
can in defense of these Institutions, now
that the country is engaged in a war. AS
he is over fifty years Of age and would
not be accepted as a volunteer Mr.. Pep
perburg- concluded that the only thing
he can do is to offer his money, so he in
closed the check.
It is drawn on the First National Bank
Of Plattsmouth. with exchange, payable
TO the order of Hon. William Mckinley,
President of the United States, and is in
dorsed across the face Donated to the
United States Government, now at war
with Spain" The letter was signed,
Your Jewish fellow-citiZen."
Mr.. Mckinley indorsed the check and
forwarded it to Treasurer Roberts who
will have it collected. The President was
touched with the sincerity of the letter
and will make personal response. The
receipt of the check will be properly ac-
knowledged by Treasurer Roberts.
The times., 1898-05-17
SUSPICIOUS SHIPS SIGHTED.
The Watch Force Mt the NorfoIE
Navy Yard Doubled.

Norfolk, Va. May 16.-The number of
watchmen at the Norfolk navy yard was
dbubled today. No reason was assigned.
The cruiser Newark will be placed in
commission next Saturday, but she will
not be ready to sail for two weeks. A
guard has been placed at Fort Norfolk
where large quantities of ammunition are
now stored.
Acting upon the suggestion of Commo-
dore Schley the steam pilot boat Relief
of the Virginia Pilot Association, will no
longer lie without the capes at night, but
viii anchor inside of the mine field. 1t
was feared that an enemy might surprise
the Relief and attempt to force the pilots
TO pilot her past the mines and into this
harbor.
The observer at Kitty Hawk signal Sta
ton, North Carolina coast reported war
ship and torpedo boat as passing there at
10 o'clock this morning. He was unable
to make them out 10 be friends or enc
mics.
The times., 1898-05-17
LEE AT RELIGIOUS SERVICE.
Demands for "A Speech Refused by
Pestor Hoge.

Richmond. Va. May 16.-Fifteen hum
dred persons visited Lee Camp yesterday
Rev. DR.. Moses d. Hoge at 5 O'Clock
delivered sermon to the soldiers in the
auditorium on the grounds of the camp.
The large building was crowded to It's
utmost capacity, the troops occupying
the lower floor and the general public
filling the galleries. Gen. FItzhugh Lee
and Governor Tyler occupied seats on the
stage, and both were greeted with the
widest enthusiasm as soon as they made
their appearance.
DR.. Hoge's discourse was eloquent. He
did not refer to the war except in an in
cidental way. AT the conclusion of the
religious exercises there were loud calls
upon General Lee to make a speech, and
he was about to rise to decline when DR..
Hoge. turning TO the audience said:
''This is a place of worship. There must
be no speech here" The large crowd
then filed out of the building.
The times., 1898-05-17
EN- ROUTE TO TAMPA.
Soldiers on Their Way 10 Join Army
OF Invasion


OF Invasion.
Savannah. Ca, May l6.-The Second
,,assachrsetts and the Seventy first New
York Regiments OF Infantry passed
through here on seven specials this morn
ing on their way 10 Tampa. The Massa-
chusetts regiment, on two specials. was
the first TO pass The first special ar
rived AT $3.50 o'clock. the second at 4 and
the third at AIS. Each of the trains stop
ped at the depot about fifteen minutes.
The Massachusetts boys came through so
early that there were few people To meet
them. They all Travelled in Pennsylvania
coaches and were comfortable, each
man being allowed to occupy whole seat
10 himself. The officers travelled in Pull
man sleepers. The train was made up OF
thirteen coaches, making ninety-one in
an including a provision car, in which
meals were served along the route. The
men were given hard tack, coffee, fresh
meat and beans.
The soldiers yelled as they were pass
ing through the suburbs coming into the
city, and the noise attracted a large
crowd TO the depot to see them.
A party OF young women were at the
depot and the infantrymen were not long
I'm making acQuaintances. As souvenirs
the boys presented those they met with
a hard tack upon which their names and
addresses were written in pencil and from
the windows OF the cars the soldiers
waved the United States and Cuban flags.
which they carried in abundance.
Some Of the young women presented the
troops with flowers.
we thank you for the blossoms, la
dies said one Of them, ''but would ap-
preciate sandwiches more
The times., 1898-05-17
A MINE EXPLODED.
Engineer Ofiicers Dispose of
MenacinG Obstruction.

MenacinG Obstruction.
New York, May 16.-This afternoon one
of the mines that had been laid in the
harbor channel was found out of range
and battered by contact with something,
probably a vessel. The condition of the
can was such that it was decided by the
corps of engineers that the safest way to
get rid of it was to explode it. The wa
ters around it were cleared of boats and
the mine touched off.
It was AIS o'clock when the mine was
exploded. Instantly there arose a great
column of water which shot into the air
some forty feet, carrying with it mud
and debris. The water around the point
was churned into foam by the terrific
crash below, and if vessel had been
above the mine there was no doubt in the
minds of those who saw the explosion as
to the vessels fate. For several minutes
after the mine exploded the neighboring
waters were disturbed. The explosion
demonstrated to the officers that these
mines were made of business-like mate
rial
One of the mine experts expressed the
opinion that If harbor boatmen persisted
in sailing over the mines some of the YES
sells will be fit only for the scrap iron
heap or woodpile.
The times., 1898-05-17
Statement From Darte.
INQUIRY ABOUT CURACAO.
Netherlands Minister Summoned to
the State Department..

Secretary Day summoned the Neither
lands minister Mr.. De Weckerlin. to
the State Department this morning for a
conference regarding the long stay of the
Spanish squadon at Curacao. which is un-
der Dutch sovereignty.
Holland was the second country 10
proclaim neutrality in the current war,
having followed quickly upon Italys dec
laration.
No fear Is expressed that the govern
ment of Curacao would willingly give aid
to the Spaniards but It is feared that the
latter may extort what they need from
he little colony by force majende, and il
that is the case the United States cannot
make any protest which will be effectual
until after the close of the war.
The times., 1898-05-17
FUNERAL OF A HERO.
Impressive Services Over the Body
of ENSIGN RagIey.

Key West May 13-The funeral of En-
sign Bagley, who was killed on the tor
pedo boat Winslow in the action off Car
denas two days ago, was held here today.
A part Of the full church services for the
dead was read by Rev. DR.. Higgs, in st.
Paurs Episcopal Church. The interment
will be at Raleigh, N c..
The body was escorted to the church and
thence to the boat by guard of fifty
marines. and an equal number of blue
Jackets from the torpedo boats now in the
harbor, including a color guard for the
draped flag.
Ten junior officers acted as honorary
pallbearers. The coffin was covered with
the flag, on which the dead mans sword
rested among flowers. e
The body was shipped to a brother
care at Jacksonville.
The times., 1898-05-17
APRoVIsIoNAL GUARD.
Pennsylvania Perfecting Plans for
Its Organization.

Harrisburg, Pa, May l6.-Goy. Hastings
said today that plans are rapidly being
matured for the organization of the pro-
visional guard that is TO replace the Ma
tional Guard of the State just merged
into the volunteer army of the Unitec
States.
All officers and privates of the old
guard who did not volunteer or were re-
iected ander the rigid scrutiny of the
army surgeons, will become part of the
provisional guard. There are many ap-
plieations on file at the executive depart
ment for places in the guard and one ex-
officer, who said he had returned from the
Klondike TO enlist called on the governor
today to offer his services
1t is expected that several regiments
still at Mt Gretna will rendezvous al
Washington. Those under orders fol
Chickamauga, including the First of Phil
adelphia. win get away tonight.
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Betancourt with only one hundred men
could not come to the appointed placs.
Dorst did not like to waste his cargo of
ammunition against the Spanlards and al
ter making an attempt equally unsuccess-
full to find the Cubans at another point,
he withdrew.
The coast from Matanzas TO Pinar del
Rio is heavily guarded by Spaniards.
capt. Dorsts experience" said Gen.
Castillo tonight, proves what the Junta
is trying 10 impress upon the government
thas on the western side of Cuba, an ex-
pedition has TO be landed in force, while
on the east, where the Cubans control the
country it is more easy
The times., 1898-05-17
Not the American Spirit.

The spirit of conquest is not the true
American spirit. Precedents have taught
US of numerous troubles that the yicto-
rious European countries nave over con-
quered territory. The true American pa
triotism can be found i'll Heurich's beer.
Maerzen, Senate, Extra Pale and Lager
Beer and Sparkling Stock Ale ;nstil new
life and possesses AL the vigor necessary
to sustain life-the most important and
economic factor of household enjoyment
Can be had in bottles from the Arlington
Bottling Co.. phone .six-thlrty-four
The times., 1898-05-17

have peeu sufferer from chronic
diarrhoea ever since the war and have
used all kinds of medicines for it. At
last / found one remedy that has been a
success as cure, and that is Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy.-P. e. Grisham. Gaars Mills, La
For sale by Henry Evans, wholesale and
retail druggist. 93S F Street northwest.
and Connecticut Avenue and Street
northwest, and 14lS Maryland Avenue
northeast.
The times., 1898-05-17
CAPT. DoRsT RETURNS.
Successfully Accomplished the Oh.
ject of His ExpedEtion-


Tampa. Fla, May l6.-Capt. Joseph Fl.
Dorst arrived in Tampa today on board
OF the steamer Gussie. He said that TIE
report that the expedition had failed was
untrue because the main object of it was
TO land three Cuban insurgents at a GER
tain place on the northern coast 10 COM
municate with insurgents and this was
successfully accomplished The Cubans
were Antonio Soto Cainas and Garcia.
The Gussie stopped first near Mariel
hut at that place the three Cubans re-
fused 20 land because they had instruc-
tions from the Junta to land a little
farther west, near Bahia Honda, so they
were put of al Bahia Honda. They DASH
ed 10 the interior with important dis
patches. Then Capt. Dorst proceeded to
Matanzas province 10 meet Gen. Pedro.
Betancourt the Cuban general, but the
shore all along was lined with Spanish
Sorees and Dorst soon understood that
The times., 1898-05-17
BRAINERD's MISSION FAILS.
New York Newspaper Men Still Held
by the Spaniards.

Key West, Fla, May 16-Lieut Brain
erd. who went to Havana on the scout
boat Uncas to negotiate in behalf Of two
New York newspaper men, captured by
the Spaniards last week, returned this
morning, having accomplished nothing.
This is vouched for by the correspond
ent of the London Times, who was on
board Lieut.. Brainerd's ship. No landing
was effected, so the Times man says.
The times., 1898-05-17
The Rita Qunrnntined.

Charleston. S. c.. May 16.-The Spanish
steamer Rita, brought here in charge of
a prize crew from the Yale, is still at
quarantine. No communication with the
officers on board is allowed, and none Of
the people from the ship can come ashore.
After the five days have elapsed the crew
viii be sent to Fort Mcpherson, and the
Rita delivered TO the Federal authorities.
The times., 1898-05-17
DULL DAY IN THE HOUSE.
Army Promotion Bill Passed unde
Suspended Rules,

The House consumed the first half of
the opening hour today in small matters.
A bill providing for promotion in the
Army was called up by Mr.. Hull. 1t in
creases the adjutant generals staff one
assistant, with the rank of colonel, and
one with the rank of major
The rules were suspended and the bill
passed.
The times., 1898-05-17
THE OREGON SAFE.
Navy Department, However, Refuses
to DivuIge Her Whereabouts.

The Navy Department heard from the
battleship Oregon this morning.
The department will not divulge the
whereabouts Of the battleship. but naval
officials say that no fears are entertained
for her safety.
1t is believed that the Oregon is at Per-
nambuco.
The times., 1898-05-17
THERE IS A CLASS OF PEOPLE

VINO are injured by the use OF coffee. Re
grocery stores a new preparation called
GRAlN-O, made of pure grains, that takes
the place of coffee. The most delicate
stomach rec elves it without distress, and but
few can teltit from coffee. 1T does not cost
over one-quarter as much. Children may
drink it With great benefit 15c and 200
per package. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O-
ta27-1
The times., 1898-05-17
ROUGH RIDERS REGIMENT.
Now Numbers seven Hundred Fully
Equipped Men.

San Antonio May 16.-The Rough Rid
ers Regiment now numbers 700 men, fully
equipped except as to arms. They expect
by Thursday to begin a march TO Calves
ton, so as to break in the men and horses.
All the New York men are in Troop X
They work hard and are eager to learn.
The troop has been complimented by
Cal Wood.
The times., 1898-05-17
RATIoNs SHIPPED TO TAMPA.
Large Quantities of Provisions for
Amy of Invasion.


Baltimore, May l6.-Nearly the entire
lot Of rations recently contracted for in
Baltimore by Major A. L. Smith, Of the
subsistence department of the United
States Army, viii tonight have been
shipped 20 Tampa The largest shipment
was made by the canned goods commits
sion house Of T J. Meehan & CO. A sol
Id train Of thirty-five cars was started
over the Baltimore and Ohio this evening
containing 256,00O cans Of tomatoes.
The Gambrill Manufacturing Company,
by 0int of running its mill all day yes
terday, had its 5000 100-pound sacks of
-four loaded upon the cars this morning
and these were got out tonight by the
Pennsylvania Railroad.
Mrs. C. ". Crawford & Co, who were
awarded the contract for 4,s0O pounds of
pepper, were holding the forty-eight cases
In which it is packed upon waiting orders
The times., 1898-05-17
NO FIRING HEARD.
Sensational Stories From the New
England Coast Denied.

Portsmouth, n. H., May 16.-There is
not the least particle of truth in the re-
ports sent out from here of heavy firing
being heard off this coast yesterday af-
ternoon.
Nothing of the kind occurred, nor have
any warships or strangers been sighted
off this immediate coast
The times., 1898-05-17
Money to Loan on

Household Furnitgrs. Pianos. etc. with.
out removal from owners possession: pay.
ments received on principal. which reduces
the cost OF carrying. all business strictly
confidential; no expense 10 appIIGans II
loan is not made; efficient service enables
Us 10 act promptly on sn applica uonA
See Us before going elseH here
The times., 1898-05-17
CABLE COMPANY's DENIAL
French Agent at Martinique
Makes a Statement.
AMERICAN Me SAGES NOTHELD
Chained That Captain Cotton Pre-
ferred to Send His Dispatches Via
the English Cable, Despite the
Fact That There Was Twenty
four Hours Delay.

Paris, May 1s.-The Matin says that the
French cable agent at Martinique has tel
egraphed to deny positively the charge
that the dispatches of Captain Cotton. of
the United States auxiliary cruiser Har-
ward, were delayed by the French author
tiles.
Captain Cotton" the agent says. ask
ed to be informed of the teiegraphic route
to washington, and was told that 1t was
from Fort de France via Haiti. He re-
fused to send dispatches by that route
on account OF the presence of a Spanish
torpedo boat which was then lying at
Fort de France, telling the American con-
sui in the presence Of NJ. Laiung. the chief
of our branch, that he preferred to send
his dispatches by the English company.
| despite the fact that there was twenty
| four hours delay by that route"
Statement From Darte.
ST. Pierre. Martinique, May 16.-To
whom it may concern: certify that the
agent of the French cable company never
stated to me that dispatches from st.
Pierre to the New York Journal would
have to suffer a delay of twenty-four
hours. GEORGE DARTE.
United States Consul.
The foregoing is addressed to Captain
Cotton, of the United States auxiliary
cruiser Harvard.
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OFF FOR THE PHILIPPINES.
One Thousand Gallant Nebraskans
Leave for Frisco

HsS-atN = TUT II FINt.Os
Lincoln, Neb.. May l6.-The First Ne
braska Regiment bade goodby to its
camp of instruction today and in six
trains Of seven coaches each started west
over three different lines They viii be
mobaized at Cheyenne tomorrow evening
and from there go to San Francisco over
The Union and Central Pacific They are
booked 10 arrive Thursday and Friday
and are expected TO embark for thu Phil
appines on the expedition leaving SUNDAY.
The regiment consisted Of / 900 men.
The times., 1898-05-17
GOING BACK TO MANILA.
Gunboat McCuIloch to Leave Hong
Kong Tomorrow.

Hong Kong, May 1.-THE British crlis-
er Pique has gone to Iloilo.
The United States gunboat McCulloch
will return to Manila tomorrow.
The times., 1898-05-17

During the storm yesterday morning
lightning struck the warehouse and sta
bic Of George w. Cissel * Co, corner of
X and Potomac Streets northwest. A
blaze resulted, causing considerable dam
age to the building and stock.
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GEN. LEE ORDERED TO TAMPA.
VIII Take Command of the Seventh
Army Corps.

Richmond, Va, May 16.-Major General
F1tzhugh Lee, who came here from
Washington Saturday night to spend
Sunday with his family. received orders
tonight 10 report at once TO Tampa, to
take charge of the Seventh Regiment Ar
my corps.
He viii probably leave tomorrow.
The times., 1898-05-17

CASIELBtRU, The Reliable Je,veIer,
now at 11o3 Pa. Ave-, will remove
to 935 PA. Ave. May 23. Until then
a discount of 20 per cent is allowed
on all Diamonds, Watches and jew
eIry.
The times., 1898-05-17
CASTELBERG

lASIELBERd, The Reliable JeweIer,
now mt 1103 Pa. Ave, will remove
to 9:s5 Pa. Ave. May 23. Until then a
discount of 20 per cent is allowed
on MI Diamonds, Watches and jew.
eiry.
The times., 1898-05-17

CASlELBERG, The Reliable JeweIer,
now Mt 1903 Pa. Ave-, will remove
to 935 Pm. Ave. May 23. Until then
"a discount of 20 per cent is allowed
on all Diamonds, Watches and Jew-
elry.
The times., 1898-05-17
DIED.

BJRDETTE- Departed this life May Is. 1898.
JOHN BU RDETTE, son Of ". T. BURDETTE. in
his forty-fourth year.
Funeral from his parents residence Herndon
Va, On Tuesday, May II, ISIS. At O'Clock.
Item
Suddenly. on May Is at 1876
a. m, MARIE EULALIE GOWANS only
daughter Of s H and Bessie GOwans in
the fourth year of her age
Funeral from the residence Of her
grandmother. 10 Princeton Street north
west, Wednesday, May Is, at p. m Item
The times., 1898-05-17

HONEY 10 LOAN az the lowest rates OF interest
improved and unimproved property il ths
District Of Columbia; no delay beyond exam
ination OF ttle- WALTER L. ACkER, 7OI I4th
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The times., 1898-05-17

MONEY TO loan on real estate: $50 and small
sums, per cent; $500 and larger sums 5 Der
cent; $500 and larger SUNS 4 and I-2 per
cent; ell transactions conducted with economical
consideration for borrowers. WM. Il. SAUNDERS,
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SHORT time loans on listed or unlisted stocks
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LOANS MADE on FURNITURE. PIANOS. ETC..
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The times., 1898-05-17

MONEY to loan; from s. to $50; no collateral re-
quired; negotiable paper bought: private
rooms. GEORGE D. HORNING, Note Broker.
Room. II, Central Building, 9th and Pa. ave- NV
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MONEY LOANED on household furniture pianos
etc, without removal: business confidential.
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5 PER CENT MONEY-Any amount on real e.
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Loans Of SlO .5s n .sss5Ss $ssi55. .S:::. e.

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SPECIAL NOTICE.-PoIicIes Of Life IN
surance bought for investment Money
loaned on the same as collateral
Applications for insurance on rejected
lives up 10 $4,000 entertained
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