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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
VETERANS WANT UNIFORMS.
"oth savannah Camps Preparing 70,
the Atlanta Reunion

Hoth savannah Camps Preparing for.
the Atlanta Reunion.
Lafayette McLaws Camp of United Vet
Grams met at the Regimental Armorv last
night and number of interesting matters
Were discussed. The meeting was called
by Adjt. A. X. Wilson for special pur-
pose after the consideration of which other
things were talked over
The election of four new members was
among the first matters disposed of. Mr..
George T. Nichols, MIR. ]. H. IJlmer and
Mr.. 5. b. Rustin of Savannah. and Rev.
W. r. Mcconnell of Pooler, were uuani-
mously elected. The addition of new
members is encouraging to the others of
the camp, as the general order of things is
rather to decrease than increase on ac-
count of the age of eligible men.
steps are to be taken toward providing
uniforms for the two camps in Savan-
nah, which have not been uniformed UP
to this time, and also to arrange for quar-
tiers. The camps have been figuring on
uniforms for quite a time but no definite
action has yet been taken toward getting
them 1t went without saying, of course.
tnat the regulation gray would be the COL
or and the veterans have been prospecting
as to the grade of material A servicea-
bic and desirable gray can be secured at
a moderate price In the event it proves
satisfactory the probability is that a Sc
lection will be made at once and the vete-
rams will don their uniforms at an early
day. There is considerable interest in the
matter because the veterans have been
without this important feature so long
that the desire to provide suitable uni
forms is well nigh unanimous.
The veterans have succeeded in enlist
ing the cooperation of the Daughters of
the Confederacy and the Sons of Veterans
in securing quarters. 1t is desired to Sc
lect convenient place in the heart of
the city to be occupied by both camps of
veterans and the other organizations.
The relation of the organizations is so
close that it is considered by many that
the move would be appropriate Wher-
ever the hall is located, it will have to
be sufficiently commodious to admit of
the Daughters of the Confederacy giving
their entertainments there. There is no
question but a suitable place can be
found, and the committee which has the
matter in hand will make an early report.
Prepare lions are being made by the vet
Grams to attend the reunion at Atlanta,
which will be held from April 20 to % in
elusive. AS the local camps intend send
ing large representations this is another
reason why it Is desired to get the uni
FORMS
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Marblehead anchored about a half rifle
from the railroad dock, and Commander
McCalla at once came ashore in his gig
As soon as he arrived he went to the Of
fice of James w. Fitzgerald. superntend-
ent of the Plant Steamship Company, and
for an hour was in conference wlthd Mr..
Fitzgerald and John Bradley, agent of the
company. The subject of the conference
was kept secret. but it is supposed to have
been in regard to the loading of ammuni-
ton on the Marblehead and the charter
ing of the Mascotte to transport ammuni-
ton to the fleet.
In connection with this subject, It was
learned that there was seen at Waycross
Wednesday night a train of twenty-seven
cars, and each car was loaded with large
guns for coast defenses, the entire train
was billed 10 Port Tampa, and is expected
to arrive here tomorrow.
From the men on the Marhlehead Ii was
learned that she reached Tortugas en-
Wednesday and found there the battle
ships Indiana, Massachusetts and Texas.
The Iowa had departed for Key West
The ammunition was transferred and the
Marblehead left Wednesday night on her
return trip.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
ANTI-AMERIcAN CIRCULARS.
One of Them Advises Throwing
Americans Into the Water.

One of Them Advises Throwing
Americans Into the Water.
Havana (via Key WesD, March IT,
Last evening small bills in two forms, enc
signed "A Few Volunteers" and the other
Spanish Commerce." were circulated
about the streets inveighing In bitter ard
even obscene terms against Senator Money
and Congressman Cummings, as well as
several correspondents, saying, in sub
stance that their presence In Havana was
an insult 10 spaniards." asking how long
it was to be endured, and ending With
such phrases as Death to these Amer
leans; throw them into the water" The
circulars were probably fakes"
The question of the expulsion of sew
eral American correspondents who are
very obnoxious to the Spaniards is again
being considered, now that the court of
inquiry has left Havana. II really seems
as If now, for the first time, the prooa-
bility of an open breach with the United
States Is being seriously considered in
Spanish official circles in Cuba Despite
the strong feeling, however, the city is
quiet, and thus far there are no accounts
Of insults offered to Americans here.
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RETURN OF THE MONTGOMERY.
Secretary Long Denies There Is ANY
Significance in the CHANGE

Secretary Long Denies There Is Any
Significance in the Change,
Washington, March 17.-Secretary Long
this morning disposes of the sensational
statements concerning the withdrawal of
the cruiser Montgomery from Havana. He
said that there was no significance in the
substitution of the Fern for the Montgom-
cry at Havana, and the change was rot
made at the suggestion or in the nature
of a concession to Spain. While the Fern
was employed in carrying supplies to re-
concentrates, the Montgomery was order
ed to duty in Havana, for the use OF IL o
officers and men employed on the wreck
Of the Maine.
AS soon as the Fern completed her or
rand of mercy, she was ordered back to
Havana, because she Is much better
adapted for the work In connection with
the Maine than the Montgomery or any
other vessel in the fleet. The Fern sits
low in the water. besides she is equipped
with a powerful derrick, which ena olss
her to render very valuable aid to rhe
wreckers, besides 1t provides quarters for
the officers of the Maine, who are super
intending the work on the wreck.
Secretary Long says if another warship
is deemed necessary in Havana one will
be sent. At present there is no intention
of sending another vessel there.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18

doctors who hold diplomas from the best
medical institutions In the country.
The cost of insurance in the DEPART
ment," said Mr.. Papy, lis moderate The
sums to be received by the employees In
case of death from natural causes and
While In the special service OF the COM
pany are graduated by scale based on
their salaries. The employee, whether off,
clal, clerk. transportation man or laborer
gets his family provided for II he dies
The sum they get IL his death Is acct
Genital Is twice that they would receive
II he should die from natural causes The
officials are all members OF the depart
ment and pay their regular insurance
fees. The men can visit the local physi-
clan when they are sick and be treated at
the expense of the department. Ii is a
great benefit to a railroad man TO be
able TO get medicines, medical treatment
ana Dc paid sick benefits when he IN III
ana all this can be secured by his simply
becoming a member OF the department.
IL VIII not be long before a pension de-
partment will be organized as a branch of
the X. and ID. II. This will do a great deal
OF good. Those who will become too old
In the companys service for further use
fulness will be pensioned. Injured en-
ployes viii be so pensioned, and this pen.
sion Will continue even when they are able
to find employment In some other line OF
business"
Mr.. Papy Is by no means the only az.
tache of the Plant System who expresses
himself In favor of the department. some
who have worked for roads that have
similar departments say that of the plant
system is far more liberal In its DEALINGS
with the men, as they are given medical
attention without having to pay for nj
On some other roads the medicines used
by the employees have TO be paid for out
n n1n
eft fund.
Mr. III. r.. Duval president OF the Flor
Ida Central and Peninsular Railroad. was
In the city yesterday. Mr.. Duyal came
down from New York and left by the night
train for Jacksonville.
Mr. w. A. winburn, general freight
agent of the Central Railroad. returned
yesterday from a conference OF railroad
men at Baltimore.
Mr. r. w Glading was in the city ves-
terday. Mr.. Gladlng is commercial agent
at brownsville for the Monon Route.
Among the visiting railroad men who
spent yesterday in the city was Mr.. F. w.
Cole, travelling freight agent, with head
quarters at Gainesville, Fla. for the Plant
System.
Mr.. F. w. Kirkland came up yesterday
from Brunswick, where he is agent for the
Plant System.
Mr. ]. G. Halle, general passenger agent
Of the Central, was In Augusta yesterday
TO attend conference Of passenger agents
on rate question.
The regular quarterly meeting OF the
rate clerks of the Southeastern Passenger
Association has been called for March g.
The clerks will meet at Atlanta to revise
the rate sheets of the lines comprising
the association.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
OFFICERS OF THE MAINE.
Seven Pass Through Tampa on Their
Way to Their Homes.

seven Pass Through Tampa on Their
Way TO Their Homes.
Tampa, Fla, March 17.-Seven officers of
the Maine arrived on the Onvette from
Key West this afternoon and left for their
respective homes tonight. They were
Lieuts. Holman, Blandin, Blow, Calling,
and Cadet Pope Washington and Boat
swains Larkin and Crenshaw.
All were dressed as civilians, and at
tracted very little attention as they came
off the ship, but as soon as il was known
that they were of the Inflated Maine,
they We're the cinosure of an admiring
crowd.
Lieut.. Calling. the Names marine guard,
said the entire party had been granted
leave of absence, and would go at once
TO their homes 10 await orders. None OF
them have, as yet. been assigned to duty
on any of the ships. He said they could
say absolutely nothing concerning the re-
port of the board of inquiry, and were not
at liberty to make any statements in re-
gard to their own testimony.
Lieut. Calling was in charge of the ma
rine guards of the Maine at the time of
the disaster He escaped from the ship
after the explosion and was thankful to
get out alive when so many of his mates
were killed.
Lieut. Holman, navigation officer OF
the Maine talked freely on every SUBJ
ject except the probable cause of the dis
aster.
All left tonight for their homes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.
House Increases the Appropriation
From S15O,OOO TO 100000.

Washington, March H.-No political
questions were discussed in the House to-
day. The whole session was devoted
strictly TO the postonioe appropriation
bill, which was taken up for amendment
under the five minute rule.
The questions which~consumed Hhe ma
jor portion of the time related to the
allowance for clerk hire at postoffices and
to rural free delivery.
The House increased the allowance for
rural free delivery from $4,000 to $500, 900
and defea ted the proposition for increased
clerk hire.
The amendment to increase the appro-
priation for rural free delivery was Of
fered by Mr.. Stokes, Dem, of South Car
DINA.
The House at $40 o'clock adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18

be appointed by the Vice President, and
five members of the House, 10 be APP
pointed by the speaker, be created to re-
port without delay to the two houses an
address to the government of Spain de-
claring in firm and diplomatic language
that Americans and American interests
in Cuba must be protected and that the
atrocities now being perpetrated in that
island must cease.
RESOLVED, that the executive be re-
quested to Immediately transmit this ad-
dress to the government of Spain by such
methods as he may deem most advisable.
together with a letter of Endorsement and
approval of this action on the part of the
Congress"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
THINKS 1T A GOOD THING.
AGENT PAPY TALKS ABOUT THE
PLANT SYSTEM n. AND II. ID.

II Is "A Philanthropy, He Says, and
Deserves Better Than Abuse.
Something About the Good Ii Does.
How the Patients Are Cared for at
the Notwithstanding to Bring
suit Against the Road Not 10 he
COMPARED with the Universal Ala
bestowed on Mcmbers--A Pension
Feature Soon TO Be Added.
''You have heard many hard things said
about our hospital, have you not?" re-
marked Mr.. L. b. Papy, Savannah agent
for the Plant System, yesterday. II was
admitted that such was the case, that
many Of the employees Of the company
seem rather sore on account OF their hav-
ing been forced as they look at 1t, to join
the Relief and Hospital Department.
"Well. 1 want you to say there there is
no better institution than our hospital,
anywhere. There has been great deal
said about It adversely, but its merits have
not been told" said Mr.. Papy. '"rhe r..
and II. ID. is philanthropy, and 1t is do
ing great deal OF good. Its Dement'S are
being felt from day to day by the great
body of employees OF the system and 1t is
a boon TO them that they should appre-
ciate instead Of lifting their voices in COM
plant against it simply because rules for
It's maintenance had 10 be adopted that do
not admit Of one man being left out of the
membership while another comes in.
"Great stress is laid upon the clause
that says no employe insured In the r. and
H. ID. has a right to enter suit against any
of the companies comprising the Plant
system in case OF death by accident while
in the service of the road. Now, while
that is an argument that might be advanc-
ed against the organization In remote
case, the great mass OF employees Is reap
ing continual benefits that should confer
balance any little argument of the kind.
No comparison can be drawn between the
number who are benefited by death funds
being paid their families or themselves be-
ing given medical or surgical treatment,
free of all cost, the medicines, and the ply
glcians attending being furnished by the
department, and those who might wish 10
sue the road. II Is true that such a clause
exists and that employees cannot enter
suit In case OF injury or death, but this is
Offset by the great good done.
IAN average of about 5000 a month is
paid out by the department to the EN-
ployes that are members OF 1t. This will
show that it is not Intended to be a money
making organization. Besides these
monthly payments, the department has to
pay all the expenses for treatment OF the
sick and the salaries Of the regular physi-
clans and attendants. Perfect hospitals
are conducted at Waycross, at High
Springs and at Sanford, where the sick
in the employ OF the road are taken. There
they receive every attention. They are
given clean clothing. rest in good beds and
are minislered TO BY trained nurses and
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
GOING TO CARLSBAD


isn't necessary now. Carlsbad is
coming to you. At least. the
health-g giving part of lis. Take
the Carlsbad Sprudel Salt (the
waterevaPoratedand concentrate
ed). Best results obtained when
outdoor exercise can be had.
See that the signature of
EIsNER.& MENDELsoN Co., Sole
Agents, New York" is on every
bottle. That makes the genuine
imported article-the worlds
natural remedy for govt, dyspep.
Sla' biliousness and stomach,
liver and kidney complaints.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
RELIEF FOR THE STARVING.
A Total of III. 900 Persons Entitled
to Receive Assistance.


Havana. March 17.-Relief hereafter will
be under supervision of DR.. Guzman, a
Cuban, and DR.. Egan of the Red Cross
Society In case of a disagreement be-
tween them, Consul General Lee is to act
as arbitrator The schedules show III 900
persons in the island entitled to receive
relief.
special vessel from New York with
$500 tons of supplies 1000 of which are
corn meal, will make a circuit of the
island, delivering at various seaports Sc
lected as distributing points for the inter-
Tor towns.
The Spanish court of inquiry has had
nothing to report for the last few days.
The Spanish divers have not been working
at the wreck of late.
From Key West, Senator Money and
Representatives Smith and Cumming will
be taken to Miami'by the Buccaneer All
say they have important engagements"
in Congress next Tuesday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
CAVALRY IN ALABAMA.
Movement ON Foot to Organize Ad-
ditiOnal Companies.

Birmingham, Ala, March ia move
ment is on foot to organize additional cav
airy companies in Alabama At present
there are not sufficient number of these
companies in Alabama to form a regiment
1t Is stated that the new companies will
not be required to drill, but will simply be
organized to be held in readiness in case
of war. A new infantry company will be
formed at Decatur. which city now has nc
military organization. Col. e. T. Hig-
don of this city, state inspector of rifles
and rifle practice, is aiding in the work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18

Her Adorer-May marry your daugh-
ter sir?
Her Father-What do you want TO marry
for? You don't know when you're wei
off.
Her Adorer-No, perhaps not; but
know when you're we'll off.-Truth.
How the Scandal started.-Miss Red.
ding-I declare, believe 1t is a fact that
Reggie Dusnap sent his man to propose to
Miss Rosebud for him.
Pruyn-No that's only gossip. ] know
the facts. lie merely sent him afterward
to ask the old mans consent-Puck.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
LOCAL Personal.

nh Andrew Low Green of Philadel-
' ~, il me guest of Mr.. W. w Mackau.
,a ar, j. E. Clayton Of Baltimore, who
i iipS oeen one of Savannah's visitors for
Io past three months at the De SOTO,
c.l,s Tor home tonight. Being an *
buusly companionable gentlemen, he
er r9 made many friends, who greatly re-
efet his Departure
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
STRATEGIC MOVE ON THE SEA.
CONTINUED from First Page.)

the number of men available for military
DUTY (unorganized) is 1901. 3S9.
The Spanish minister, Senior Polo, re-
ceived a dispatch to-day from Captain
General Blanco as follows:
The council of secretaries. under my
presidency, has resolved to prorogue in all
parts or the island up to March 81, 1899. a
decree or April, 1897, relative to the sus-
pension OF proceedings against landed es-
tates' unless the insuiar legislature takes
special action on the subject"
Inc effect of this. ii is explained. Is TO
90 away with the taxes on those lands
winch have been devastated and have be-
come unproductive.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
Lost flesh latelyf
Does your brain tire?
Losing control over you

|OoAN 8
nerves?
Are your muscles becom-
ing exhausted
You certainly know the
remedy. 1t is nothing new;
just the same remedy that
has been curing these cases
of thinness and paleness for
twenty-five years. SCOTS
Emulsion. The cod-liver
oil in it is the food that
makes the flesh, and the by
pophosphites give tone to
the nerves.
soc and 500. all druggists
SCOTIA BOVINE. Chemists, New York
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
HOTEL PROPRIETOK KILLED.
Witnesses of the Tragedy Say He
Was Murdered.

's'and' Miss, March 17.-C. A. Heard,
Y ., of the Railroad Hotel, at this
So was shot and instantly killed to-
G ~ by by W. t. Farley, a brother of II.
MOI 'tley' who was killed last Sunday
st. oy G. w. Huntley. From by
m,rSs sr statement, Heard was foully
Dgsi seIed. Public feeling Bans high
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
ADDRESS TO SPAIN PROPOSED.

Joint Resolution Introduced by Rep
rcsentative Wheeler.
Washington, March n.-Representative
Wheelr Of Albania introduced the follow
ing joint resolution to-day;
Resolved, that joint committee, con-
sisting OF five members of the Senate, TO
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
GOVERNMENT BUYS A YACHT.
Has a Speed of IL Knots and VIII be
Used as Torpedo Boat.

Used as Torpedo Boat.
New York, March 17.-Chares r. Flint
of this city has sold the government his
new yacht, now building. to be used as a
torpedo boat.
The boat is to be twin screw. with two
engines of 1900 horse power each She
will be 100 feet long, five feet draught and
capable of a speed of 81 knots. Her coal
capacity will be sufficient to cross the
Atlantic. She will have accommodations
for twenty-four men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
Torpedo Destroyer bought.

London, March 17.--According to o spec
ial dispatch from Sunderland, the United
States government has purchased a tor
pedo boat destroyer from a shipbuiider
named Doxford of that place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
Company Ordered to st. Augustine

Atlanta Ga, March T.-Company B of
the Fifth United States Infantry, station
cd at Fort Mcpherson, near atlanta, has
been ordered by Secretary Alger to report
at st. Augustine, Fla, by next Wednes-
day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
spain. Torpedo FIotilia.

Madrid. March H.--Admiral Bermejo,
the Minister of Marine. has wired the
commander of the torpedo fiotilla at the
Canaries not to proceed TO Havana.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
HOLLANDS SUBMARINE BOAT.
The Vessel Subjected to Another Test
and Proves Satisfactory.

Perth Amboy. ~ j.. March 17.-There
was another successful test of the sub
marine boat Holland in Staten Island
sound to-day She was submerged, ard
apparently worked to the entire satisfac-
ton of Mr.. Holland, who was In charge of
her
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
Italy Sells spain n Cruiser.

London, March ia special dispatch
from Rome to-day says the Italian govern
ment has sold The armored cruiser Varesse
to SPAIN
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
Florida POSTMASTER Nominated.

Washington, March 1.-THE President
nominatd the following postmaster to-
day for Florda--Lewis Otis. at Key West.
The Senate to-day confirmed r. Lee
Rosson, to be postmaster at Culpepper
Va
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18

nsteam has rendered man inestimable
service" remarked the observer OF il''i
o,,d things. land woman, also. since i has
e,,abled her to open her husbands letters
usshout his knowing it.-Detroit Journai.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
AMMUNITION FOR THE FLEET.
The MarbIehead Returns to Tampa
For Additional Supplies.

For Additional Supplies.
Tampa, Fla, March 1.-THE United
States cruiser Marblehead arrived at Port
Tampa this afternoon direct from Tortu-
gas, where she delivered on board the bat
tleship Indiana the four carloads of am
munition she carried from Port Tampa
Tuesday. The return of the cruiser was
unexpected and created considerable sur
prise among the railroad officials. The
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
CANNED MEATS FOR THE NAVY.
Contracts TO BE Made With Chicago
Packing Houses.

Packing Houses.
chicago, March H.-Preparations have
begun for provisioning the warships of the
United States for any emergency. 1t was
learned in Chicago tonight that repre-
sentatives of the navy department and
the Armour Packing Company. Nelson
Morris, Swift Neil and Libbey, will meet
in New York tomorrow TO close contracts
for 10000 pounds of canned meats for i'm
mediate shipment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
Contract for 500 Car Loads Reported
Made in Arkansas.

Little Rock, Ark, March 17--It is learn
ed here tonight that the Unxed States
government has contracted for the imme-
date delivery of 500 cars of Arkansas coal
for the use of the navy. The coal will be
shipped from Coal Hill to Galveston. An
other contract for 10000 cars is said to
have been made with the Western Coal
and Mining Company.