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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
SAN JUAN COMMANDMENT.
The Official Report Of Admiral samp-
son of the Action.

WASHINGTON. May H.-The follow
ing bulletin was posted at the Navy De-
partment to-day:
The following is a copy Of a report
made by Rear-Admiral Sampson, con-
corning the action of san Juan de Puerto
Rico:
Upon approaching San Juan 1t was
seen that none of the Spanish VesselS
were In the harbor. ] was. therefore
considerably I'm doubt whether they had
reached san Juan and again departed
for some unknown destination, or Wheth-
err they had not arrived. AS their cap
tlre was the object OF the expedition.
and as II was essential that they should
NOT mass 10 the westward, l determined
to attack the batteries defending the
port I'm order 10 develop their positions
and strength. and then, without waiting
10 reduce the city or SUBJECT IL 10 tesu-
lar OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES would require
due notlce-turn 10 the westward.
II commenced the attack as soon as y.
was good daylight. This lasted ABOUT
three hours. when the signal was made
10 discontinue the firing. and the squad
ron stood 70 the northeast until out OF
siybt of San Juan. when the course vas
laid 10 the westward with the view OF
communicative with the department az
port plata. and learn II the department.
had obtained information as 10 the
movements Of the Spanish vessels.
"At Cane Haytien / received word rom
the department that the Spanish vessels
had been sighted or Curacao on the lfih'
"As I stated in my telegram, no Sc
rious injury was done 10 any or the
ships. and only one man was killed ana
seven wounde1 slightly"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
KING WILLIAM COUNTY
Undisturbed by the War-A Deep-seat-
ell Feeling of Content i'm the Land.

KING WILLIAM COURTHOUSE, VA.
May T.-Special.--The feverish excite
ment on account Of the war that pre-
vailed with the people few weeks ago
has given way 10 a quiet though intense
interest in the daily news from the fields
OF active operations.
King William has furnished. 30 far no
volunteers and IL appears she Will not
be able 10 claim any OF the hOnors that
may be bestowed upon our brave men
Farmers are pressing their work with
more than usual activity. but have been
greatly retarded by the cold. wet sea-
son that has prevailed during the present
month Corn and other spring crops
are very backward, wheat promises well
and the grass crop Is very good
The country merchant Is taking full
advantage OF the advance I'm the price Of
provisions, marking mp his stock In hand
az a rapid rate. evidently making hay
whilst the sun shines"
There Is exceedingly little said about
politics. The price OF wheat and the
manifest Improvement In tho business OF
the country has taken the wind out OF the
sails Of the free silver advocate and wise
" he is trying TO profit by the failure OF
his own predictions. Notwithstanding
the war there Is a greater feeling OF con-
fidence and content than has existed for
several years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
SEEKING HIS DISCHARGE,
Mrs. G. II. Jones. of Hampton, Tries TO
Get Her Husband Released.

WASHINGTON d. c.. May 2L-Spec-
ial.-M.-. G. II. Jones. OF Hampton, Va,
is in Washington making an effort 10
have her husband discharged from the
Mrs Jones says he went TO Richmond
and enlisted IN Company ID. Fourth kegl'
ment. leaving her with three Dependent
children and no means OF support. She
claims. also. that he should not have been
accepted by the medical officers.
She laid her case before Representatives
Wise and Yost and they have promised 10
do all i'm their power 10 aid her. Mrs.
Jones Is a very attractive young woman
despite the deep mourning she wore and
her evident distress.
She seems much averse 10 talking OF
the case for publication and her demeanOr
has won the sympathy Of every one who
is aware of her situation. Mrs Jones was
accompanied By her husbands sister.
Mrs Jones has a certificate from
prominent Hampton physician stating
that her husband Is physically UNIT for
service I'm the army: his heart action and
respiration being abnormal and ne Is
otherwise untitled for duty, says the
paper.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
NORFOLK NAVAL RESERVES.
Division c is Rapidly Becoming
Strong Organization.

NORFOLK. May SPECIALIZATION
c. Norfolk Naval Reserves, heretofore re-
ported as being about TO be organized,
has begun the mastering in OF the men.
Many young men of prominence are join
ing. these among others: Walter S. Up
shur William NJ. Hudgins, r. T. Brooke,
Lawrence Warning. NJ. Watkins Norvell
]. Paul Taylor, w. II. Hardin, Robert
Fletcher, Walter Roper, G. p Wilbur
]. b. Martin, Jr., w. S. Venable w. b.
Npscomb, j. Il. Shunandlne, j. NJ. Nc
Cracker.
Mr.. Watkins Norvell, a.newspaper man.
we'll known in Richmond, where he form
erly resided. has been Identified with
Division c from its inception
The following are officers Of the diyl-
sion:
Lieutenant Commander-Walter s. Up
shur.. superintendent of the Chesapeake
and ohio elevator. Newport News. Va :
Junior Lieutenant COMMUNICATIVE
Nj. Hudgins, connected with the Bay
Line.
First Ensign-J. Paul Taylor formerly
captain of the Danviile Grays. now resi-,
dent in Norfolk and employed by tbs
Atlantic and Danviile Railway Company
Second Ensien-Lawrencs Waring.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
DAMAGE BY STORM.
Ettricks Votes on No-Fence Law.
Democrats Elected i'm Petersburg.


PETERSBURG, VA, May Especial
The heaviest rain storm known for some
time visited a portion of Prince George
county yesterday the crops and lands
were badly washed, and to-day the
streams are greatly swollen.
Chesterfield county voted yesterday for
the fence law. The vote stood l37 for
and - against.
The election returns from the First
Ward precinct in this city did not come
In until after 2 clock this morning.
Captain Il. A. Goodwin and J. NJ New
comb. the two Republican candidates for
the Common Council from this ward were
defeated by Captain ". S. McCance and
4. c. Jones Democrats. There was
very large falling off Of the vote In all OF
the wards.
The grocery store OF r. II. Saunders
on Halifax street, was robbed to-day OF
a sum OF money.
The Sunday-School Convention OF the
Upper District of the Portsmouth BaD-
fist Association, will begin tomorrow "a
Hebron church. Southampton county
Tho first Sunday in June will be OBJ
served by the Sabbath schools Of the
Disciples Church In the United States as
Children's Day. and II is expected 20 raise
on that day for church work one hun
bred thousand dollars.
A very interesting programme has been
prepared for the exercises at Prospect
Disciples church. Dnwiddie county. The
address will be made by Elder Thomas
H Bossieau, OF Petersburg.
Mr. NJ II. Omohundro. OF Radford, Va.
has filed sixty-seven applications in the
office of the clerk OF the courts OF this
city for the purchase Of certain lots IN
the city purchased by the Common
wealth for delinquent taxes, and not re-
deemed by The owners.
Mr.. c. l. Brown. prominent citizen OF
Dinwiddle county, got some fine prices
for his Tobacco which was sold az Oaks
Warehouse to-day. For one lot he got
SEQ per hundred pounds. and for another
lot $2 per hundred.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
KNIGHT IN PRISON.
A Newspaper Correspondent Thrown
Into Cabanas Fortress.

KEY WEST, FLA. May Pc r..
knight, the correspondent OF the Lon
don Times. who on Saturday night. when
several miles off Havana. was low
cred over the bow Of a dispatch boat
and roared ashore alone IN ten-foot
skin. was heard from to-day. He has
been thrown into prison and Is now IN
the Cabanas Fortress.
Alexander Gollan. the British Consul
at Havana, has Instituted proceedings
for his release.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
CADETS IN CAMP,
The Ceremonies of Forming Camp Ty-
Ter. Sergeant VOLTS Successor.

Ter. Sergeant VOLTS Successor.
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE,
May T.-Special-The corps OF cadets or
the Virginia Military Institute entered
camp this morning al 1920 A. NJ. The
camp is TO be known as Camp Tyler IN
honor OF His Excellency, Governor Tyler.
The cadets marched to the camping
grounds with colors flying and the band
playing Dixie" At the peal Of the bu-
gle every tent was lifted amid the cheers
from the large crowd present, which wit
messed the ceremonies. The outpost Of
sentinels was Immediately posted and
things took a very military appearance.
Capt. b. b. Morgan is commandant Of
Camp Tyler and has established his head
quarters on the eastern side Of the camp.
The boys seemed we'll pleased with their
prospective camp life for the next two
weeks. The examinations will begin on
June eth. and terminate on the 10Th. Sew
eral of the cadet officers OF the gradual
ing class have been elected to commission
offices in the volunteer army and expect
to join their commands as soon as they
are graduated at the Institute.
Sergeant Wolf, L. S. A., who was de-
tached from duty al the Institute and de-
tailed on special duty at Camp Lee, Rich
mond, Va. has been replaced; Sergeant
Hook, L. S. A, retired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
THIRD REGlME NT.
Company c, Farmville, Va.

Captain. John D. Allen.
First Lieutenant, william p Venable.
Second Lieutenant. Hubbard Williams.
First Sergeant. Charles d. Davis.
Quartermaster Sergeant, Benjamin S.
Hooper.
Sergeants. Joseph p. Beach, Joseph D.
Davis. Walter /. Williams. James Mann.
Corporals. Nathaniel NJ. Gill. James V.
Richardson, Benjamin l.. Williams. J.
3. Brown. John B. Tuggle George b.
Shepperson.
Musicians, Eugene Farley, Floyd Nor
ris.
Artifcer, william ". Cunningham.
Wagner, Frank Mckinney
Privates. Henry y. Adams. Walter J.
Barrow, Wright j. Barber walker G.
Brown. Willie r.. Berkely, Sydney r.
Burnett Willie Cox. James NJ. cghildress.
Robert b. Covington. Frank f. Connor.
Scott Cunningham, Bernard NJ. Davis,
James Dowerey, George V. Downing,
Alphonso p. Dietrich, Richard J. Eubank,
Joe Ellis Joseph y. Ewald. zach Gooch.
Christopher w. ellis, Benjamin w. Guy.
Edward c. Green. Henry A. Hardy,
Richard Lakewood, Lawrence c. Hop
per, Victor l.. Hayden, Emmett T. Hard
away. Joseph b. Hamilton, Charles r.
Ivorson. Waverly l.. Johnson. Walter G.
Jegress Charles Senied, Willie 8. Lips
comb. luther r. Lynier Cyrus T. Mil
Ter. Samuel A. Horton, Joseph r. Milan.
William McGrath, Daniel w Matthews.
Robert II. Mann. Henry II. Mosby. Edgar
Norwood. James 7. owen. Richard 3.
Payne. Walter RI. Richardson. Benjamin
r. Roberts. Charles NJ. Shepperson. David
NJ. Saunders, James F. Shields. Luther
NJ. Southall. Walter W. Sclater. Henry
p. Smith. Raymond F. Sullivan. James
p. Thackston. John E. Walters Eulie
c. Wallace John NJ. Worsham, Henry f.
Watkins Rufus b. Wilson. John r.
Waldmann, Jr., Oliver White.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
Standing of the Clubs

READING. PA. May 2.-Special'-i"o
Games between Richmond ana Readlhg
were PLAYED to-day, Jake Wels CheruOs
taxing the first by score OF 10 o ana
peadine the second by score OF 3 TO .
poth were hard fought games, and there
Was some clever fielding by both teams.
Garyin and Sparks were the opposihs
nitchers Of the first game. Garvln allow
"a he visitors only two hits up 10 inc
sfxtb inning. when he was weakened by
rnnning around the bases, and the VISIT
ors hogan the fireworks.
Tbev banged out three singles IN the
oftb inning. two in the seventh and TWO
singles. "A double ad triple IN the ninth
inning. . l., .ho
sparks was very steady. except IN the
sixth. when two singles and double
were made off him.
THE SECOND GAME.
The second game was beautiful eNhl-
n,tion of ball playing by both clubs;
rbesbro. Richmond crack pitcher ala
the twirling and ten hits for total Oh
sourteen bases. chalked up against him.
For Reading. Fertsch did the honors.
ard kent the heavy hitting "Cheru0s
down 10 nve scattered hits, for a total
of sx bases.
INirSf came
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
ARMY INNOVATIONS.
Bills to Establish Dental Corps and
Enlist Women Nurses.


WASHINGTON, D. c. May 27.-Special
Representative Otey to-day introduced
a bhl 10 create dental corps as a
branch of the medical department Of the
army II provides for one surgeon den
list TO each brigade with the rank OF
major, and one surgeon dentist 10 each
regiment with the rank Of captain. The
bill makes the requirement that such dem
lists shall have had five years practice.
Representative Cummings, Of New
York. introduced a bill, providing for
the enlistment OF one hundred women
graduates of American hospital train
ing schools as army and navy nurses,
the enlistment TO be for one year, but
not TO extend beyond the declaration OF
peace between this country and Spain.
Two years experience In general
hospital for both sexes is required. The
pay is 10 be that Of hospital stewards
except IN the case Of head nurses, who
are allowed s. per month additional. The
nurses are allowed 20 wear the uniform
Of their schools. with the addition or
the regulation brassard, and the head
nurses are to wear chevrons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
Fire in Norfolk County.

NORFOLK. VA. May Especial. The
barn OF A. III. Lindsay. at Deep Creek
burned late last night Loss on build
ing, 5000.
T4fteen hundred bushels of corn, one
hundred tons Of shucks and valuable inn
elements were also destroyed. Insurance
light. The fire is thought TO have been Of
incendiary origin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28

b. Pretlow, Rodman D. Patton, John
Rathborne. Clinton j. Rice, William +.
skinner, Sidney w Sykes, William -.
Simpson, Thomas G. Tilley, Charles Il.
Turner Henry f.. Underwood, Rupert r.
Wood. Vivian l.. Wood VIM. y. Weoo'
Solomon G.. Webb, William W. Mhllams'
Robert T.. williamson, George i. NoI-
rell. Albert b. Wells. Edward H. Waugh
Harvey NJ. Youm. Thomas p. Hennessy'
Ernest + Jordan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
BALTIMORE ALL RIGHT.
The Spanish Dispatches on the Subject
Out of Date.

LONDON, May 27.-The stories circu-
lated at Madrid and elsewhere regarding
the Baltimore are evidently groundless
The dispatch received at the Spanish
capital from Manila apparently referred
TO the alleged disablement OF the bai-
timore during the battle OF Mania when
a Spanish she'll struck her and exploded
some ammunition, slightly inJurihg ash1
men on board.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28

RepeIs the invading germs
that make grip and pneu-
monia if once they find d
lodGment in the body. A
d dyspepsia destroyer, just
the thing for the man whose
food does not agree with
him.
For pamphlet address
DUFFY MALT WHlSkEY CO.,
Rochester, N. Y.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28

Summary: Earned runs-Allentown. l;
Hartford, l. Two-base hits-Cleve. Sac
rihce hits-Cleve. Keener Foster, Pur-
Wis Bowen. Stolen bases-Moran, Wood,
Cavelle. Tate, Roach Left on bases
Allentown. z Hartford. Z Struck out
J. Delehanty e. Foster. Double plays
Lyons, 4. Delehanty and Keener; T. Del
ehanty, j. Delehanty and Keener. First
base on balls-oh Wood, 6; off Bowen, 2.
wild pitch--Bowen. Umpire-Mr. Belts.
Time 40
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28

WASHINGTON, May N.-Representa-
tive Stroud. Of North Carolina, introduced
a bill to-day. granting pension OF wv
a month to Mrs. Adeline W. Bagley' OF
North Carolina. mother OF Ensign worm
Bagley. who was killed I'm the oofnoaru-
ment Of Cardenas. Cuba, recently.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
Belmont Races.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. May a.
Special.-T'he spring races will open at
belmont Race Track on Tuesday. MAJ
slst. A number OF fast horses from a
distance have already been entered. and
the racing promises TO DO OF an inter-
sstipg character,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
ADisastrous Collision.

OAKDALE. TENN, May IAN en-
cine collided with the Oakdale accommo-
dalton to-day at Graysyllle. north OF mat
tanooga. on the Cincinnati southern ran
road; -,
,..,'l,,c,or si,npson. Engineer Hudson
ond two Observation-Disclosures and swan
son-were instantly killed. except simp-
SON who Is not expected 70 live. All re-
side IN Somerset, KY. except Matthews.
whose homo is in Oakdale.
Engineer walkenshaw. Fireman Day
and baggage Master Dresback, OF thu
sccommodatlon. were seriously hurt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
PATERSON

Summary: Two-base hits-Ward, ChiIes.
Three-base hits-Schaub. Niau. Sac
rifce hit-Gettinger. Stolen bases-Ward,
Buttermore. Left on bases-Lancaster'
4. Paterson Struck out-By Viau. Nc
Vev West Schaub Double plays
Schaub to Madison to Chiles; Madison
10 Ward to Chiles: Viau TO Conroy to La
Rocque. First base on errors-Dancas-
ter. 3; Paterson. ?. First on, alison
Wan. &. Umpire-Kelley. T1me-l4.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
At Alexandria.

ALEXANDRIA. VA. May T.-speciaL
THE election here yesterday was the
most uneventful in the history Of the
city. The Democratic ticket having no
opposition; only 40 votes were polied-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
NEWARK, I; NORFOLK, 0.
A Great Battle Between Pitchers-Nor-
folks Catcher Makes Circus Catch.

NEWARK. y. j.. May 27.-Newark de-
feated Norfolk to-day in a pitchers bat
tle. Grey made a sensational catch of
Foxs fly in the ninth inning. when two
men were on bases and one out. his throw
10 Cogan completing a double play. Score:
NEWARK
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
LANCASTER, S. PATERSON, |.
The Champions Held a Few Good Hits
in Reserve.

LANCASTER. PA. May 27.-special.-
The game to-day between Lancaster and
visitors up to the eighth inning, when
the champions started in TO hit them out
in characteristic fashion and made five
runs on punched hits. Both West and
Yiau pitched beautifully. The score:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
President of suIIis College

BRISTOL. TENN. May H.-special.-
DR.. s. ~ Barker Of Pulaski. Tenn'' tor-
merly president OF Martha Washington
College. Abingdon. Va. has accepted 'he
presidency OF sullis College fin this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
GIANTS PLAYED
MISERABLE BALL
They Proved a Picnic for the Cincin-
natl Team.
BOSTON, TOO, HAD A DAY OFF.
The Champions Could Neither Bat Nor
Fredericksburg and Washington
Demonstrate That They Cannot
Play Ball-Other Games.
Yesterdays Scores.

Pittsburg. s. Washington. 3. r
Cincinnati, 10; New York, 4.
Cleveland. 4; Baltimore, 1.
Louisville, H. Boston. 3.
Chicago. S; Philadelphia, 2.
st. Louis-B Brooklyn, postponed, rain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28

formerly clerk Of the Norfolk cry Cir
cult Court and one OF the brightest and
most popular of Norfolk's younger at
torneys and & society favorite as well.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
ALLENTOWN 8; HARTFORD, 2.
4 Close and Exciting Contest Won by
Bunched Hits.

ALLENTOWN. PA, May 2L-Special.-
In to-days game the locals punched hits
and won a close and exciting contest in
the eighth inning. The attendance was
small Score:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
HONORS EASY
WITH CHERUBS
They Took the First Game and
Dropped One to Reading,
THE TEAMS ARE WELL MATCHED
Roth Games Were Closely Contested,
the Pitchers and the Ficiders Do
ing Clever Work-Thc Chcrubs
Did some Heavy Batting.


First came--Richmond. s; Reading, .;
Second game-Richmond. ?; Reading D.
Newark /; Norfolk o.
Lancaster. 8; Paterson, l.
Allentown 3. Hartford, 2.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28

4. First base on balls-Off Jordan. 3; OF
Bishop. 3. Hit by pitched ball. George.
Umpire. Brennan. Time. 2:03
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
RANGE or THERMOMETER.

Yesterday the thermometer ranged as
follows: . A. NJ. 65: Il NJ, Il; r. NJ.
So; 6 p. NJ. rs; p. NJ. 20; Il NJ, o.,
Mean temper nature, Il -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
Games To-Day.

Philadelphia at Chicago.
New York at Cincinnati.
Baltimore at Cleveland.
Boston at Louisville.
Washington at Pittsburg.
Brooklyn at st. Louis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
NORFOLK.

Sacrifice hit-NcIntyre> Left on bases
Newark 3: Norfolk. 5. Struck ont-Mc-
Intyre. Cogan. Berger. Wcntz. Bishop CD.
Double plays-Hardesty 10 Wheelock;
, Wsndigs TO Wheelock; Grey 10 cogan.
Wrist base on eTroTs-Nswagkt Il Norfolk,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
OFFICIAL ROSTERS.
List Of the Companies Under the First
Call Completed.

The following completes the list OF Off
cial rosters OF the companies Of the Sec
oud Third. and Fourth Regiments
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28

Summary: Earned runs-Richmo2d. !;
Reading. 1. Sacrifice hlt-Dundon. Two
base hits-Heydon, Iargrove, Ulrich,
Slater stolen basc-Slater Double play
--Cockman and Slater First base on
balls--om Fertscn 8; off Chesbro. O. Hit
by pitched ball-Slater. Struck out-by
Fertsch. l. by Chesbro. Z. Left on
bases-Reading 2: Richmond. g. Time.
1;50. Umpire-Mr. Tate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28

l.. NJ. Valentine residing at 'oi i-2 east
Leigh street, who has been very IL -
improving rapidly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
Games To-Day.

Richmond at Reading.
Norfolk at Newark.
Paterson at Lancaster.
Hartford at Allentown.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28

'Cockman out for Interference.
Score by innings:
Reading q. q. ............Ol 0O0002-3
Richmond =. o.. o.. .....0O11OO0O
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
Standing of the Clubs
Cincinnati. 1s: New York. 4.

CINCINNATI. o.. May 27.-The Giants
played miserable ball to-day Hartmans
fielding and a wonderful catch of a line
fly by Corcoran were the only features.
Attendance, $40.
Score nv innings. r.. III. T..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-28
Pittshnrg. =; Washington. 3.

Doheny and Warner Umpires-Em:
and Andrews. Time-2:0l.
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-09-17
INVESTIGATORS NAMED.
Presidsnt Mckinley Asks Prominent Mea
to Probe War Scandals


Washington. Sept. 12.-Thc President
has urged the following named gentle
men. among others, to accept places on
the committee requested by Secretary
Alger to investigate the conduct Of the
war:
Lieutenant General John NJ. Scho-
field. General John B. Gordon. General
Grcnville NJ. Dodge. President u. c.
Gilman. General Charles +. Mander-
son. Hon. Robert 4. Lincoln. Daniel $.
Lamont. Dr. w. W. kecnc, Colonel
James A. Sexton.
The message which President Nc
Kinley addressed TO each Of these fol
lows:
viii you render the country n great
service by accepting my appointment
as member OF the committee to eN-
anime into the conduct OF the commits
sary. puartermaster and medical bu-
rcaus OF the War department during
the war and into the extent, causes
and treatment OF sickness in the field
and In the camps?
''lt Is my desire that the full and eN-
act truth shall be asccrtained and
mt.de known. cannot too strongly
impress upon You my earnest wish
that this committee shall bc OF such
high character ns will command the
complete confluence of the country.
and | trust You will consent to serve.
,Slgncd WILLIAM MCKINLEY"