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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25
NO OFFICIAL REPORT.
Department at = a. vi. Had Received
No Report OF Santiago Engagement

WASHINGTON, June 25.-Up TO 9
o'clock this morning neither the Presi-
dent nor Secretary Alger had received
official news concerning the land engage
ment near Santiago, which occurred yes
terday morning. The Associated Press
conveyed TO both the President and Sec
rotary Alger the only information con-
corning the battle which they have re-
cieyed as yet. Shortly before 2 o'clock
the story OF the engagement was read
TO Secretary Alger through a telephone
by a representative OF the Associated
Press.
PLEASED AT THE VICTORY.
While the Secretary expressed the
deepest regret for the loss or the officers
and men. ne was greatly gratifed to learn
that the American forces had achieved
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25
Attempted Hold-Up Fooled.

WHITEHALL, ILLS, June 4-Train
A.. northbond express on the Burlington
was delayed at 1890 tonight one mile
north OF Whitehall by an attempted mold
up. The roDber crawled aboard the en-
CINE and shot the engineer probably IA
tally. The robbers were frightened OH
and secured no booty.
As the train stopped at the c. & A.
crossing a masked man climbed over
tho tender with a levelled revolver. Fire
man George Savage jumped from the en-
CINE Just as the robber fired, the bullet
taking effect in the engineers side. The
robber then sprang from the engine and
fed.
Engineer Dempsey was carried into the
baggage car unconscious and died within
twenty minutes.
Bloodhounds were Immediately put on
the trail Of the murderer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25
WILL BE FED ON THE BEACH.
Preparations TO Receive the Troops ior
the Harvard at Newport News.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. June "A
Special.-Preparations are BENG maze 70
rive here early tomorrow morning from
Camp Alger to embark on the auxihary
cruiser harvard for Santiago de CUBA.
About fifteen hundred men VIII arIiNs
nv special trains over the Chesapeake ana
ohio railroad. and they Will be ted on
the beach before they are transferred 10
the Harvard. ,,., lin ,,t,
IL is expected that the Harvard VIII SAL
carly in The afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25

hero-as noble son and idolized brother.
The plaudits Of the world are his. and
while history will record the daring deed
q his heroism. the gentler. sweeter, no"
bier beauty of his nature can be known
only TO those to whom he is "hrst-oest.
1t may be that on Richmond's return
/ shall be in New York. when l nope 20
see you. OF course. l shall very eagerly
share all the glories that Will be neapea
upon my boy. Our own state Is prepar
ing now 10 present him jeweiled sword
Affectionately yours,
SALLIE G. HOBSON.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25
WIND STORM IN IOWA.
IL Blows Down Circus Tent and Kills
One Man.

SIOUX CITY. IOWA, June pa severe
wind storm struck this city tonight.
blowing down the main tent Of the Sells
Forepaugh circus while performance
was I'm progress
The collapse OF the canvas caused a
panic in which a score or more OF people
were injured one Of them. Adolph Hal
versen. of Sioux City. died soon AFTER
ward Of mis- injuries, while Frank Key
nolds. an attache OF the show. Is hurl
internally and it is believed will die.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25
MARRIAGES IN FLOYD.
Ex-Congressman, Rev. Posey CHESTER
Take Unto Himself n Wife.

FLOYD VA. June 2.-Special.-Elder
p q. Lester ex-congressman, was mar
ried on the 22d to Miss Emmette Harris,
of Reidsvile. n G. They will make their
future home at this place. ,,-
ON "wednesday afternoon at O'CLOCK
Miss Carrie Dobyns and Mr.. Frank
Helms. a prominent business man OF Pu-
Iaski civ. were united I'm marriage az
the home Of the brides mother, Rev; >.
X. Harris performing the ceremony Inc
bride was attired in a travelling dress OF
bine cloth and carried brides roses. Miss
snsie 4 Edwards. maid of honor. wore
white organize and carried La France
roses. Mr.. g. r. Lambkin was best man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelms left al once lor
their future home in Pulaski city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25
DISCOVERED BY A WOMAN.

Another great discovery has been made.
ana tha-. TOO. by a lady in this country.
Disease fastened its clutches upon her
and for seven years she .withstoOd It's
undermined. and death seemed Imminent
For three months she coughed incessant y.
and could not sleep. She finally discov-
cred way to recovery by purchasing OF
us a bottle OF DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. and was so much re-
iieved on taking nrst dose that she slept
al night. and with two bottles has been
absolutely cured Her name Is Mrs.
Luthsr Lutz" Thus writes W. c. Ham
nick q Co., OF Shelby ~ c. Trial bottles
free at Owens & Minor Drug Co. Regular
size. SOC. aad s1.00. Every bottle guaran-
teed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25
TWO OF THE WOUNDED.
Major Brodie is a Noted Indian Fight-
er-Lieut. Thomas Newspaper Man

SAN ANTONIO, TEX. June A.-Ma1or
n. A. Brodie, who was wounded In TO-
days battle near Santiago, is graduate
of West Point and noted lnoiah
fighter.
Lieut.. II. Thomas OF the inuidn
Territory. Is a son of Federal Judge
Thomas Thomas. Captain J. S. McClin-
took. OF Phoenix Ariz.. is newspaper
man. formerly reporter for the Associated
Press for several Western states. Cor
poral j. ID. Rhodes Is a noted scout ana
trailer" OF Arizona.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25
Lightning's Work at Tampa.

TAMPA, FLA. June 2i.-The Second
Regiment of New York was paid off to-
day by General Howard Carroll, for the
Empire state. Both ne and Major Poole
paid the regiment compliments upon lis
condition.
This regiment has received more than
500 COO from private sources. one COM
pany alone receiving from the citizens or
Troy a cash purse OF s2GO0.
This regiment went out under heavy
marching orders this afternoon to he out
all night While on the march out 10
Tampa Heights Private Fred; Nichols, OF
COMPANY c, was struck by lightning and
killed Several others were violently
shocked. but have recovered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25
OBITUARY.


Mr.. J. +. Gay who was brought 10 the
Old Dominion Hospital in this city last
Monday. suffering with appendicitis.
died yesterday morning about 4
o'clock. Mr.. Gay was a married man.
His home was i'm Isle OF Wight county,
where he is well-known and highly
esteemed citizen. His wife and his fam
ily physician. DR.. Beard, came TO Rich
mond 10 he with him.
TIE remains were sent TO Windsor yes
terday morning at o'clock for inter-
ment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25
LIVELY TIMES IN MOBILE.
The Visit OF the Paymaster Has Most
Disastrous Results.

MOBILE. ALA. June 2l.-There was
lively times IN Mobile last night and to-
day. Three or four hundred OF the Tex
as, Louisiana ana Alabama volunteers
having been paid on. slipped through the
camp lines late last night and came 10
town. where they made a night of 1t.
At roll-call this morning some OF the
companies did not have more than seven
men. At guard mount, OF 1900 men that
should have been In Inc. there were not
half that number and a strong provost
guard was oW searching for the absen.
tcss
Al the streets In the town were pa
trolied and the men absent without leave
were picked up on every corner. Some
resisted and the strength of ten men
could hardly hold them Finally the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25
THE TRANSPORTS SIGHTED.
They arc Making Good Progress ana
Report That All are Well.

SAN FRANCISCO. June A.-At 1:5O
o'clock on the afternoon of the 10Th, In
latitude 1888 ~. longitude l44.35 W. inc
steamer Peru, from the Orient via homo
lulu, sighted the transport sseaulGls
china Senator. Colon and Zealand Sig
nails were exchanged with ali he Vesse.s.
"All we'll on board" was the message the
saes duttered 10 the liner
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25
4. j. burgess.

Mr.. A. J. Burgess died at the hospital
yesterday evening about 8 o'clock az the
result Of an aggravated attack Of appen-
dicltis. He was carried TO the hospital
last Saturday afternoon by the city am
bulance from No 2lli east Main street.
and on Sunday was operated upon He
appeared TO get better Cor several days.
but commenced 10 sink yesterday, and
grew worse until the end came.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25
Hawkins Knocked Ont.

NEW YORK, June 2i--Spike Sullivan,
OF Boston. knocked out Dial Hawkins the
lightweight boxer from California. IN the
twenty-second round OF a twenty-five
round bout tonight at the Lenox Athle-
tic Club.
The men met at l33 pounds and put up
an excellent fight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25
IN N1EMORIAM.

At II o'clock yesterday a meeting Of
Hollywood Memorial Association Uunlor)
vas held at Lee Camp Hall. Miss Lucy
Clair Atkinson in the chair. There wee
present Mrs. Norman V. Randolph, Mcs
George A. Lyon. Mrs. w. NJ. Wade Mrs
Alfred Cary. Miss Bessie HILL Miss Leila
Gray Miss Isolene Moses. Miss Ruby Bo-
deker, Miss Mabel Marcy, Miss Maud Nc
Kenney. Miss Reid and Miss Dora Puyh
The following resolutions. drafted by
Mrs Randolph. were unanimously iopt-
ed. a copy to be published IN the morn
ing papers ana Central Presbyterian
''WheIe cas- in His infinite wisdom Sod
has taken from our midst our beloved and
faithful president Mrs. Bryce Stewlrt
Hume. we having been her friends and
co-workers IN .he cause she held SO dear
feel II our sad duty TO give formal ex-
preston 10 our sense of loss: therefore,
Resolved. That the Hollywood Memo
rial Association, Jr.. not only as an as
ISOLATION, but as individuals. feels that
it has indeed been bereaved in the death
of its president:
That as so young n woman, cut OF, as
II seems to US, in the midst of her use
fulness we can point TO her as an ex-
ample of what can be done by the young
women OF the South in cause so worthy
the care of the graves Of our Confederate
dead
That the Juniors. with renewed energy.
take up the task begun by her-care of the
officers section in Hollywood cemetery
and that each year, on Memorial Day.
her resting place be remembered;
That we extend TO her bereaved hus-
band and family our heartfelt sympa-
thy;
That the secretary enter this manu-
script upon the minutes of the associa-
ton. and that copy be sent to the
family Of deceased. TO the Richmond pa
pers and to the Central Presbyterian for
publication.
Miss LUCY CLAIR ATKINSON
Vice President;
Miss BESSIE HILL.
Mrs. ALFRED CARY,
Miss ANNIE GRAY.
Mrs. n. V. RANDOLPH.
Honorary President.
Mrs. Randolph was rendered a yote OF
thanks for 50 admirably expressing the
sentiments OF the association
The remainder OF the meeting was de-
voted TO discussion regarding the trolley
party to be given over the Traction line
on Tuesday. July the 5th-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25
OREor Santiago.

WASHINGTON. June 2i.-The Ninth
Massachusetts and two battalions Of thu
Thirty-second Michigan left Camp Alger
this evening for Newport News. from
which point they will embark on the
Harvard for Santiago 70 reinforce General
Shafter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND. JUNE
ARRIVED.


PORT OF RICHMOND. JUNE "a. ISIS
ARRIVED.
Steamer Albemarle Glover. merchan-
disc and passengers. Old Dominion
Steamship Company. Norfolk.
.s,"OOueg Mana carson motifs. coz"
S n. Hawes & Co. from Phiadelphia.
SAILED.
Stearner Pocahontas Graves. merchan-
disc and passengers, virginia NaFlsduVH
N Sfegmer Yemassee. o'Nenl. merchan-
disc and passengers. Clyde Line. Phila-
delphia. -
disc and passengers, old Dominion
Steamship Company. Norfolk.
schooner j. A.. van Duscu, Lear, IdN-
road ties. for Philadelphia
PORT NEWPORT NEWS. JUNE "a. %
ARRIVED.
Barge Ocean Dele. providence.
Rarge Chalmette. Fall River.
Barge Navesink. Fall River.
large j. II. Merry. Boston.
barge WOOdside. Boston.
steamer City OF Enrett Boston.
Steamer Santuit Boston.
SAILED.
Barge Mystic belle. boston
schooner NJ. V. Duncan, Washington
Schooner Massasoit. Providence
poRT OF WEST PoiVr JUNE "a. isos
Steamship baltimore. Murphy. baiu-
more passengers and general cargo.
steamship Elm city. Haynes. Malta
noni river landings. assenSers ana gen.
eral cargo.
Steamship Baltimore. Murphy. Balu-
moro passensers and general cargo
steamship Elm City. HAYNES. Malta
ponI river landings. passengers ana gen
eral cargo.
PORT RERMUDA utlNDRED. JUNE "a.
ARRIVED.
Schooner RhOua tO.mes, Wtoert 70
'' sehSSo rs Federal Hin. som,rs. to toad
lumber. -. ~,
load pine wood vrn
Schooner Flying scudd. Twigg. lumber.
Baltimore. Nd. 49,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

The following was the range of the
thermometer at The Times ONCE yester-
day A. NJ. 81: IL NJ, 81: p. NJ, S.:
p. NJ. IS; . p NJ. 81; u NJ. 50; average,
"a Ia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25

Impossible for the cheap tailor
to make, at our price, as good
suits as ours; the good tailor
charges too much.
Suits $3.50 to S2o-the $3.50
kind are washable.
We don't make to order, but we
make to fit.
Straw Hats
Low or high, rough or smooth
Just as "Dear Fashion" invented
them.
And If you put hat guard IN
your pocket we pretend not to see
you-used to charge IS cents.
Bathing Suits.
Plain blue is the least compro-
missing; combinations of stripes
will make you the centre of attrac-
tion-ST to $3.50.
What we do for men we do FOL
boys-boys as young as three.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
WOMAN JOURNALIST OF LONDON.
SHE VISITS CHINATOWN AND GETS INTO
AN OPIUM DEN

Mrs. Louisa Swanson. from London. Q CORE
spondent for The Chronicle" Star and Morn
lag Leader" and contributor for The Sunday
Times" Is here for two weeks vacation.
II have done what believe no other Engliali-
woman has ever succeeded In doing before" said
Mrs Swanson yesterday II managed to take q
peep Of the opium dens In the Chinese quar-
ter. the Bowery. This was done with great
difficulty and only under the auspices OF China
man who has lived in New-York for many years
He willing TO show me the Josshouse. With
the native god enthroned a much-ornamented
and tawdry altar on which old kitchen candle
stick had been left standing. and also the stores
and the restaurants. and 20 introduce me TO some
native Chinese women. who were charming and
pretty. and who gave cup or what at hrst
took 70 be dirty water 20 drink. looked at II
in horror but felt must take at least one sip out
OF politeness. but the SIP showed me II was most
excellent tea OF the native Chinese kind. which we
are never fortunate enough to get in England
When took leave OF my hostess she said In Eng
lish, Goodby, come again
What / chiefly wanted TO see was an opium den.
and this my native guide was evidently deter
mined | should see. II only after much
urging and persuasion Oft repeated that at last
forced my kind little guide TO show me one lie
pointed to flight OF steps leading down into
turned away As II 10 go but Immediately
down those steps. my guide running after me: AZ
the bottom encountered a Chinaman IN terrible
rage and also something Of fright However,
explanations We're given. and made my frlendt-
ness apparent. and was allowed 10 see the
opium-s mokers. ,
I'm this dark basement cellar were two broad.
low touches. with bolster for the head. on ono
couch one man. rolling about and smiling 10
himself and murmurng exactly Ike happy oapy
on the other couch were TWO men, one In heavy
sleep. and the other manipulating an OPIUM pipe
preparatory TO smoking II. over the broad bowl
he carefully rubbed and dahbed a little bail of
opium This ball was fastened 10 the end OF
wire and had been heated al a lamp al his SIDE
He continued heating and dabbing his opium lei
surely then, putting the enormous mou;hpiece %
his mouth. he took a Whit or two. but, hnding u
was not yet right. he heated and dabhed Dir
more and then took more whifs. This time
IL was rght~and a smile OF inenabe peace crept
his face.
ness OF the Chinese 10 me. and also with the ex-
qulste little babies with whom | made ifiends.
( large pronortion also OF the faces showed great
Intelligence and ability. and was sorry that At
last had to fee before me assailihe onofs TINT
attacked my every side. -.
Mrs Swanson Will leave for London by tho RED
Star Line next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
UOTNT VERNON NEWS.

The monthly meeting Of the Junior Auxiliary TO
the Red Cross 81 Mount Vernon was held at Willard
Hall on Monday afternoon. During the meeting
many towels were finished. and Il voted to send
them 10 the Red Cross nuraes ut Chickamauga. who
are In great mood OF such articles Miss Avis Hull
and Miss Lille Gould. both members of the Junior
Red Cross are making arrangements for fete. to
be held on Miss Gould's lawn for the benefit OF the
society The money raised will bc used to buy ma
,cral FOR the Juniors 10 use In making articles for
the nurses This little branch society has done
n great deal Of good since its formation. Besides
milking up articles for the soldiers and nurses.
II has sent great deal OF literature to the front
\ whist party given Wednesday evening
BIZ Mr. and Mrs. n. G. Loliman. OF West Second
81 Mount Vernon to number OF their friends.
Sir and Mrs. Kneeand Durham; of Mount Yer
non are spending two weeks vacation with
friends at PcekSkill.
Mrs r Marks and her son. Martin. have gone
IN the mountains for little rest and recreati ton.
Mrs Law and family have returned from their
vacation. 81,
ter Hill Mount Vernon. have returned home from
n nleasa vacation spent I'm the mountains
Chief Of Police J. &. Foley and his wife are
spending two weeks at Ocean View Hotel. Rocka-
way Reach. .,
from Montreal. Canada where they nave been
snending the summer. and after two weeks more
Of vacation at Pleasantville. y. Y, they VIII re-
turn to Mount Vernon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
SIZE SrRpPJSED THE DOCTORS.

Miss Cherre French. the pretty Red Cross nurse
who taken to Bellevue Hospital on Wednesday
night by Mrs. BroTn. the wife or surgeon Major
Brown. OF Camp 'V!kof departed from Bellevue
Hospital yesterday afternoon. despite the protests
OF the doctors to return to Camp WikoN TO con-
tnue her work among the soldiers. II was feared
when Miss French admitted to the hospital
that she was anec. ed with malaral fever. but II
found that she was simply exhausted from
ovcrwork. good sleep worked wonders, and yes
tcrday afternoon she determined 20 back TO
Montauk Point and work among the sick.
The condition If the men ~ simply awful. she
said. Il help those poor fellows. You have
conception Of he suferings AT Montauk Point.
! must 20 back and help them II ! die for Ii.
The Bellevue physicians protested. but Miss
French persisted. and she had her own way.
Miss French is twenty-five years old. and comes
from Waterbury. Conn. From the time that the
camp nt Montauk Point first established she
has been at work. and Surgeon Brown declares
TINT She has done eXcellentlN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
"u.V,S TNHTNdNTTY TO MAN"

Susan r. Anthony said yesterday TO Tribune
r.,orter that her feelings narrowed Up by
..mon's nhumanity to man that she could think
NJ nothing else She asks what mother or number
Of mothers, would ever have located camp five
miles away from water, and fed sick men on hard
tack She expressed herself az being happy at the
appointment OF DR.. MCGEE. and said
Would that We could have woman surgeon
general: a woman AZ the head OF the Commissary
DEPARTMENT: a woman at the head Of the trained
nurses with power TO control each department.
DO you think then that red tape would smut
she asked.
Miss Anthony said that man does his own part
of the work well-that Is, the hewing and cutting
aud KILN. but FOR the rutt. the mousse
Keeping the making OF things homelike and com,
Portable for the tens of thousands OF mothers
boys he u a total failure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
MISS GOULD WITH THE SlCk.
SHE SPENDS THE DAY VISITING THE
HARBOR HOSPITALS

SUPPLIES FOR THE SOLDIERS AT MoNTAUk ARE
SENT By THE WAR RELIEF ASSOCIATION
The formation OF two new euxhiaries was re-
norted Yesterday at the rooms OF the woman
National Relief Association. The TarrytoWn orancn
=, IN. I-y1ngton Auxiliary elected the following
orosrs. Chairman. Mrs Robert z Hopkins. secre-
tary Mrs Stephen Thayer treasurer MISS Ger
tride Nichols This branch has been organized 10
sew for the soldiers
tn. second auxiliary vss formed at Roxbury,
0a,sva-s County y Y. where Miss Helen Gould's
summer home IS situated. Mrs. f. c. Pierce was
chosen chairman, Mrs A. Cartwright IT.. secre-
tary and Mrs Patterson treasurer
Among the contributions received yesterday by
the association was a check for $500 from George
Gudewill Checks for 800 and $50 each were re-
ceived from Mrs Mary a. Hatch ana Iheooo'e
OYerman.
A box of pajamas received from the Hamilton
Auxiliary and from the Quassaick Chapter.
n r at Newburg n Y. were Immediately
forwarded 20 Mrs. Waworth at Montauk. together
With a crate OF eggs and barrel OF preserves
recsIyed from fremont. Penn. Mrs. Heoberd X
Browne reported having sent seven boxes by tregh'
70 Montauk and two 20 Surgeon De Witt at Fort
0T6ers we're given TO supply the 10Th cavalry,
ist Cavalry and 10Th infantry with th.ee go
Of eggs and fifty gallons OF MIX thiee "'"e' ="
Fieb, nurses were sent 10 Governors Island by
the association TO report TOR QUIZ at were sent
Island TWO cases OF ApoalhLa'ls "a'e'
Miss Gould expressed her appreciation OF Henry
Halls offer 10 the association 70 send ne Ilpuhe
regularly 10 the officers and soldiers at MpntauA'
Mrs wslworth says that Genera mno Wgkorr
SIC also repors that the sick men greatY appre
oiate the oranges lemons and lines that nave
Miss Helen Gould spent yesterday on board the
yacht Marion visiting the harbor hospitals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
TOMATO CATSUP.

Half a bushel OF tomatoes. two pints of strong
vinegar, three-fourths Of pint OF brown sugar,
eight onions six tablespoonfuls Of salt, ounce
each OF whole allspice and celery seed. level
teaspoOnful OF whole cloves. three-fourths OF an
ounce OF cinnamon ground of ginger
(ground). one large nutmeg. teaspoonful OF
mace. two teaspoonfuls Of ground pepper and q
little cayenne.
Wash the tomatoes and cut them up: peel ard
slice the onions; place them In preserving kettle
over moderate fire. and stir up occasionally from
the bottom. Boil gently for one hour>a and half
then strain through a soup-strainer and return to
the kettle. adding all the other ingredients. Poll
again until the catsup is OF the desired consistency
and rich. dark color. for five hours stirring fire.
Quenty. The degree OF spiciness is matter OF
individual taste. and may be varied at will. BE
put in more than a level teaspoonful; more may be
added II the catsup is not hot enough
When done, strain and put in bottles. sealing
them Immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
MISS NErvEYEWs SAD DISCOVERY

Miss Neumeyer. Of the Pension Office who has
been one OF the most active women in Washington
In attending the wants OF the sick soldiers pass
ing through the city. mad thrilling experience the
other day She had been passing through car
giving milk TO the men. and as she neared the door
two OF them were lying near together.
She leaned over and asked II they wanted milk.
and thinking perhaps they were too weak to raise
themselves 10 drink. rs Is frequently the case. she
lifted the nearest her. and found to her horror
that the man dead, was the one next him.
They had died from exhaustion just a few minutes
before the train reached the railroad crossing. and
she was the first TO discover II. Both were young
mon on the way up from Tampa to M.ddletown:
They had been III with fever and the trip proved
too much Tor them.