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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-27
LANDED IN CUBA.
Lieutenant Rowan on His wny IN
MpnI Cen IsurnIn

| Lieutenant Rowan on His Way To
Meet Gen. Garcia
Copyright. lS9S. Associated press.)
KINGSTON. JAMAICA. April 20.
FIRST Lieutenant Andrew s. Rowan.
of the Nineteenth Infantry. under
orders from the war department wna
landed ON the Cuban coast somewhere
west of Santiago, probably baforn
dawn on Monday. His Cuban guide.
ana nm open sail boat were used.
Lieutenant Rowan Is ON his way To
lne camp of General Caliyto C;nrcin
lie VIII represent the war department
III arranging for the cooperation or
the insurgents i'm the invasion OF east
erii cuba by the forces Of the United
states. The time and place OF the in
NuSlon VIII be controlled by cvents
ana the character of Lieutenant Row
an was detailed from the bureau OF in
was Detailed from the bureau of in
formation for this dangerous task
dangerous because In his civilian
dress he Is liable 10 he trcntcd MS
SPY. lie speaks Spanish and knows
cuna, having written n book on the
subject. Moreover, he Is an cxpcrt
map maker.
Lieutenant Rowan left Washington
under instant orders on April .. He
was directed I" wait here prepared to
go 10 Porto Rico or Cuba. AS he went
I" eastern Cuba IL Is inferred that n
blow will he struck there before ono is
struck ut Porto Rico.
with him he took an official Spanish
section map OF eastern Cubn, with
made by the war dcpnrt-
nent photographers. The cxpeca-
ton Is that Gen. CaliStO Garcia Will
dispose his forces to cover n landing
OF United Stntes troops MS prrnr-
ranged: y courier with Lieutenant
itownn's first dispatches to the war
department VIII probably leave Con
Ghrcia's camp next week
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-27
~ ~ .!I9 .II-l-rI' 4 r.D6sTe. too, I
[ Strss sT!s7-sifIy heW, ana a staunch YES
sci in every tlrifpll,or
GUNS Ar rHF: sHrpyARD
MONEY ruE THE TEACHERS.
c"unriI Appropria,cs = 900 to Fay Thei,
Suia rics,


"a, tbs special meeting of the Com.
mon councI called last night BY
dresden; j. J. O'DOnncli, :. resolu.
,ion. Nus adopted app:upriatinS ST.
800 IN the School Board Of Trustee;
- be used in paying the salaries of the
teachers Tor the remainder Of the
scholastic term.
1t VII. b. remembered Imlt some
..ime' .iaH the council appropriated
Si,"u0 ior this purpose, but stipulated
,hat II should bc paid ont OF the
funds derived from the sale of the
y.,% bonds. NJ. yc: the buuLs have not
oetn ;akvn up. and the school fund is
Exhausted. lnerc is NOT enough money
80 riy .he teachers salaries for the
.I.,h.n II ApIi. w!i!ch are due Sat
aT,!.ty. md IL VA, for this reason that
Mayor ". y. POST addressed THE fol-
Nywins message To tile council urging
speedy action:
fhc honorable President and Council
of Newport News:
GcntirncH: In view Of the fact that
the sum OF 81 100 heretofore nppropria-
ted to meet The deficiency in the fund
set apart ffr the maintenance of the
public sch,4l system cannot become
available until The procceds>~from the
sale OF the issue Of sl1D,d00 of Inn
provcment bN0ds are~~naid into the
treasury, | wOurT Respectfully RECON-
mend that the ordinance appropriate
ing the said sum of Si,500 be repealed
and that the council make an appro
priation Of II like sum of $1,000, 10 he
paid out OF any money in the city
treasury. not otherwise appropriated,
for TIE use Of the school board in pay
ing salaries of teachers and other en-
ployces of the department. ] make
this Recommendation because no city
can afford TO default In the payment
nf salaries earned by such faithful and
In 1. nj fS l,a
teachers In our public schools. cSpec-
tally when there is money not other
wise appropriated in the treasury: be-
cause il would work II hardship to re-
uuire the teachers to take the treasu-
rer's warrants and have them dis
counted by n financial institution, and
in the minds of those who do not UNI
derstand the situation II might appear
as reflection upon the credit of the
city. NJ a. POST
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-27
PRICE,
THE PARIS SIGHTED.
White Star Liner Majestic Passes Her
at Sea. use

(By Telegraph.) III
QUEENSTOWN. April 26.-rhe
White Star steamer Majestic. which
has arrived here from New York, en-.
route TO Liverpool. reports that at
o'clock on Monday morning. In lati-.
'uue s.s2 and longitude 2s.O6, she
passed an American liner. presumably
tho Paris. She saw no Spanish war.
vessel during the voyage. The Ma,
jestic's passengers We're most eager
to learn the news as to the situation
between Spain and the United States,
and raised hearty cheers for America
on learning that war had been pro=$
claimed.
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NEWPORT NEWS, VA. WEDNESDAY, APRIL ~ 1895

that conditions warrant their restor,.
ton 10 active service.
IT appears THAT the assignment of
rear Admiral lSrben, retired, 10 relieve
Ioihhihnder Elmer. In charge of the
mosquito fleet was caused by In. in
hedlth of Commander Elmer. More
than a dozen retired officers were called
INTO the service By Secretary Long to-
day.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-27

There were eight membars present,
rhe absences bsing Cnuncfsmcn Do
herty. MuSlcr, LEM. Wilkie. Thomas
md Rlnc I! had been intended to
rescind tine former ordinance and sub
stitute another ordering that the money
DC paid on: IF funds not already nppro-
2rnted. but the requisite number of
members Wis not present and this
could not be done. However. there
were both will and way. MIR. Burcher
offered Il resolution appropr:ating the
money out Of the general fund. 1t wa:
adopted AT the regular meeting next
Tuesday night the other ordinance will
ne rescinded.
No uthcr business could be TRANSACTED
Ind The council adjourned
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-27
THEN WAS HIS VOICE FOR WAT
cleveland Lrader) Sst2

"Doc.' said n man who had a
prOnched one of the surgeons at Il
recruiting stations. II wish you'd e.
amino me and II I'm eligible for enlls
ment." ~
"You must file your applications
the regular way. with the officers
charge" replied the surgeon. 39.
II haven't time to do that Just NOW
the stranger replied. Why can't n
take look at me and see what u
chances are, anyway? It's yeryIif
portnnt that I should know"
We'll, take off your coat and vi
and let me listen ,ot(.29ur heart E
FIRST thing Is
The examination was very short. rs
"Ah." said the surgeon. after he ~
listened for moment, there Isn't Gs
use going on In your case. You'll NC
do. Why. Won might az we'll havti;
heart at ALL" 5fss
"Hurrah for war" yelled the ~
who had been rejected. "a he pulle5
his coat and hurried into the sttsss
War! War! War! Down witfS.
towards who don't want blood! I'D
rah for the crush of matter anEl
wreck of worldS!'' trrSiI;f
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-27
LIQUOR LICENSES GRANTED.
List of Those Who VIII Conduc, Saloons i,
the City.


List of Those Who VIII Conduct Saloons In
the City.
The only business transacted i'm the
Corporation Court yesterday was the
of additional liquor licences.
There are over sixty applications for
licences. but Judge Barhnm's mill is
grinding exceedingly fine" In other
wordSaSEt honor Is taking time TO
llaasf,He an in se ss11 on before he grants
ran applicant privileg2f opening Il
saloon, and only those gre doing |
legitimate business will bccGf.nsed'
Following ordinary licenses kS |
been granted UP to'date:
q. ii. Butt. corner Warwick ny.nu
and Twenty-third street.
+. Graft. Jefferson avenue.
Is. q. Blythe, Jefferson avenue,
Reese Il Berry, Twenty-third street
Judkins & Madeira. Twenty fourtI
street.
r. L. Sparks. Twenty-third street.
G. l.. Lehman, Washington avenue
IL. NJ. Mugler, Washington avenue.
K. I. DysSsvashIngto oD a venue
j. II. Swlnoeton. Warwick Hotel.
George Parks. Jefferson avenue.
| J.. J. Lenz & Co.. Jefferson avenue.
| X. l.. Pugh tcoloredD. Twenty third
street.
William Denmark. Twenty thlr,
street,
Malt liquor licenses have been
granted as follows:
| Councilman Mark Mclaughlin. La
] fayctte avenue.
Baxter & Rodgers, Lafayette ave
! nue..
Hoffman Bros. Lafayette avenue
r.. l.. Jenkins. corner Thirty-fifth
street and Lafayette avenue.
Other applicants will be heard today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-27
ssber Of rapiy |||s

NV ber of rapIy
win constitute the secondary y, go 80
Chief Constructor Hichborn advocated
the construction of tho ships on the
sheathed bottom process, but his Views.
do not meet with general approval. 8sEs
The ordnance bureau has succeeded
In preventing n change from the press
ent system by which the Navy De-
partment purchases the armor and
manufactures the ordnance, while the
shipyards build the vessel and the ma
chinery. lf15F
There Will be no delay now In con!
trncting for Rrmor for the battleshtps
Illinois. at Newport News: Alabana,S
Mt Cramps'. and the Wisconsin, at !;
San Francisco. the terms agreed upon
by the two houses OF Congress- havingj
nroved satisfactory to the lesdinSs
nrms furnishing the armor plate. Consf
tracts Will be awarded Mt the sameil
limo for the three new hattlcships "a Il q
'hort2ed by the present bill SAr,El
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-27

| Inc greatest anxiety was Shown a.
the Navy Department for news from
the blockIding squadron. ,Notwlth
standing the frequent reports lu,a.
come from Two unofficial sources o
enga sements between the fleet and the
shore batteries. no word of confirmation
CAME officially. The three prizes re.
ported today 10 have been seized by
The slect were not referred to in the
official dispatches. but the press re-
ports OF the seizure were received with
the greatest satisfaction by the officers
OF the department. who. in some cases,
did not hesitate to declare their envy
OF their unfortunate brother officers
with the fleet. In fact, II is becoming
very hurd for Secretary Long to retain
IN the service OF the department of
the officers who are absolutely required
in View OF their earnest desire to 80 to
the front. "a few days ago, for in
stance. Commodore Bradford, chief OF
the engineer bureau, rendered his res
ignat!un OF that pace and asked 10 be
given n warship. After considering the
matter for a day or two, the secretary
was obliged to ask Commodore Brad
ford to Withdraw his request, as II
would be exceedingly difficult, IL not
impossible, to fill his place in the de-
partment.
Among the orders Issued today was
one directing Captain A. II. Mlhan.
the author ana world renowned author
fty on naval tactics, to report for duty
ut the Navy Department. Captain Ma
han is a retired officer. and will be as
rigned to position on the strategy
board. Probably he will replace Ad-
mira! Walker for whom the President
ard Secretary Long cherish the highest
regard on account of his professional
ability, and who is to be assigned to
duty of the highest importance in the
future
Upon the Recommendation of Captain
Lemly. judge Advocate General. Sec
rotary Long today directed the release
from Boston naval prison of twenty
eight sailors. The men have been in
prison for various attractions of mill
tary law and the department believes
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-27
Small Fire Last Night.

The general alarm of fire turned I'm
last night shortly after Q o'clock was
occasloned by slight fire in II room
over Mr.. w. II. Adams Racket Store.
NO. 2slS Washington avenue. The
flames were extinguished before tho
department arrived. Very little DAM
age WAS done. The fire originated
from q defective fiue. .ja Els 81
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-27

America by II Fiie -
In me by the constitution and laws ut
hereby hec:are and proclaim:
F!rst-The neutral iiag covers enc.
my's goods with The exception of con.
trIband of war
ScCond-Neutral goods not cont rub nd
OF war are not liable 10 conilscutiur
| under the cnemy's flag.
| rhird--Blockades in order to be bind.
| ing must be effective
| Fourth-Span!sh merchant vessels In
any ports or places Within the United
| States shall be allowed until May Il,
1898. inclusive. for loading their car
| goes and departing from such ports or
paces; and such Spanish merchant
YES els Il met at sea by any United
state; ships shall be permitted to con-
| t!nue thc voyage. II on examine ton of
:Acir papers ii shall appear that their
Iarsocs We're taken on board before the
expiration Of the above term. provided
tfirtt nothing herein contained. shall APP
ply 10 spanish vessels having on board
any officers in the military or naval
service of the enemy, or any coal lex
sept such az may be necessary for their
voyage) or any other article prohfb-
lied or contraband vi war, or any dis
patch OF or to the Spanish government.
1"ifth--Any Spanish merchant Vessel
which prior 10 April 81, 1888. shall have
sailed from any foreign port bound for
any port or pace IN the United States,
shall be permitted IL enter such port
or place. and TO discharge her cargo.
and afierwari forthwith to depart
without molestation; and any such YES
sci if met AT sea by any Uaited States
hip shall be permitted 10 continue her
voyage to any port not biocknded
S!xIh-T'he right Of search Is TO be
exercised with strict regard for the
right OF the nrutrals. and the Voyages
of mail steamers are not 10 be inter-
ferch with, except on the clearesl
grounds of suspicion OF 4 violation OF
law in respect of con,rdbaEd or block
ade.
(SignsD WILLIAM MKINdJE1Y:
In witne. whereof. etc, done AT the
Department OF State. ETC.. this 2oth dS1y
of April. etc.
rrIIIr STATEhS RESPOND.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-27
RIGHTS OF SPANISH VESSELS.
President Mckinley Issues an Import
ant Proclamation

PRESIDENT Mckinley Issues an Import
ant T'roclamatlon
WASHlNGTON. April 26.-Thc Pres-
idcn; today issued the following proclo-
nation respecting the rights of Spanish
vessels COW in or bound to United
Siades ports. and also with regard TO
N" right Of search:
i'y the President OF the United State,
II America
y Procll ma ton.
Whereas. by an act ur Congress, ap-
proved April -. 1888, 1t Is declared
NAT war exists and that war has ex-
SD since the 2lst day of April. A. ID.
ls9S. Including said day. between the
Ihlied states Vt america ana the king
dom Of spain. and,
Wherea... II being de, irable thnt such
war should he conducted upon and in
harmony with the present views OF
nations and sanctioned by recent prac-
dice. II has already been announced
that the policy of this government will
not he To resort TO prlvIteerlng. but to
adhere 10 the rules OF the declapItlon
Of Paris ~
Mn. ltSf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-27

States,
(By Telcgraph.)

(By Telegraph.)
UNSATISFACTORY. April aG.-Conditicns
N Washington are rapidly settling down
to those of actual war. Notices c,,,.
% the State Department from the four
quarters Of the globe today. shown,
That the nations. as II rule. are pr,-
pared to assume an attitude of strlct
neutrality between the United s,otas
md Spain in the present struggle Tn
most cases they were in answer to the
IDENTICAL note sent out yesterday nv
he State Department To all United
'tates embassies and Legations, instruct
Hg them to inform the government IA
'l'Nch they were accredited that war
has eXIl since April II. Great brit ,
ain has alwa. taken an advanced
stand in the prlnciSt,ef neutrality,
SO that II was with greut in7sst that e
the news was received here OF tae terms
o. the neutrality proclamation issued
in London. On the whole the officials
are disposed to take the view that a
strict adherence. by Great Britain to
these rules Will be rather more advan-
tageoits TO the United States than TO
spain, particularly as we are now oper
iting. in the naval sense, close to our
own base Of supplies and in all proba-
hil:iy soon will cut Spain off from the
Two bast,. that she now has in the
neighborhoud of Cuba
The President issued a proclamation
during the day laying down rules as
10 the seizure OF prizes ana a., the
result. II Is believed will he the release
OF some of the ships already captured.
though il vii! he for the prize courts
to determine in each case whether the
conditions under which the shin was
captured are such to warrant release.
The impression prevails that the Bueaa
Ventura, the first on the list Of prizes
Will be declared no prize. The case of
the Panama, whose seizure was re-
ported today is more complicated
one. owing 10 the fact that while other
wise exempt the ship was reported TO
have Contained supplies for the Spanish
army in Cuba. which are contraband
1t is noted that the administration has
not been deferred by any criticism in Con-
greEs from again formally plcdging it,
ser to the nations of the world to re-
frain from pr:vateering. ard abide by
Inc declaiei.un of Purls OF 1886.
SO far rs is known all the United
States consu!s have made their way
safely out of Spain Consul My, ut
Dania, has reported TO the department
from Ii bon; Consul Bowen. at BARGE
Iona, from Paris. and Consul Carroll.
at Cadiz and Consul Bar,elam, at Mall
aga, from Gibulter. The department
has assured itself that the others are
safe.
Secretary Sherman retired finally TO-
day from the position of Secretary Of
State. and his successor was confirmed
in the person of Judge Day. John Isas-
sett Moore undoubtedly will be con-
., tomorrow in Judge Days place.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-27
BIG LINERS PURCHASED.

Wy IeIeBTHph.) - ttfllt
NEW YORK. April 26.-Omcials OF
the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. line announce:
mat the Fuerst Bismarck and Hama
burg have been purchased by the UnI-
ted States government 80
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-27

Gernine China dinner s,Ns IRH
and up: Three 5000 French u fi k
ner sets at $50. 90 this week, 56s,.i ldss AZ
rcte, cold banh or fancy HeSSS4
lat Sh Adams' Racket Store. 4 s Is
apr-7-ff =, y "a q 50 ks{s
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-27
Np' THE STATES RESPOND.
No Mistaklng the Patriotism of the
People Of This Country.
IIy rcleEraph.)


WASHINGTON. April 26.-At the
close OF Office hours today AdJutant
General Corbn had received dis
patches from the Governor OF nearly
every state and territory In response
to Secretary Ayers call for informa-
ton rs TO the troops the states and
territories will be expected TO furnish
under the Presidents call for $4,000
there Is no mistaking the patriotism OF
the people OF this country In the pres
ent emergency. On every hand there
was expressed a Willingness to come
to the governments aid ana the offers
were In excess OF the present de-
mands. Th body Of the telgrams was
made up for the greater part of an
enumeration of what the National
Guard had on hand and for this rca-
son the reports OF the governors were
not made public The condition OF the
Guard. nS regards their arms. equip
nent for field duty. etc, Is in many in
stances not satisfactory, and these
will have to he furnished by the gov
eminent. Such Is the condition of ar
fairs i'm the war department that this
will be only matter OF time. how
ever.
Recruiting for the regular army I'M
der the HUH army reorganization will
be begun nj once. with an adequate
force the officials believe that quick
progress will be made toward re-
cruiting the army to Its fun war
strength of $1,000 men,
MINNEAPOLIS AND COLUMBIA.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-27

NeGligee shirts Ruarnr
washing to nj vou.and 81 auiu.d
Woodward e. Womhle. 18TH
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-27

law during the day, and the War De-
partment officials have begun to devise
the best means OF carrying out the
purposes OF the act which Will result
in an Increase OF the regular army 10
more than sixty thousand men.
In the War Department preparations
went on with ceaselcss energy for the
organization OF the volunteer army
All the officers were detailed who are
TO be sent 10 the various states and
territories 10 muster the guardsmen
into the service of the United States.
The plans for the full organization
of the army We're al.o perfected. TO
provide officers for the regular army
ard volunteers Secretary Alger ordered
the assignment to duty all of the ca
diets at the West Point Military Acad-
envy who would in the ordinary course
c II 49, ,hnya pro,liiouad In T,,na
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-27
MINNEAPOLIS AND COLUMBIA.

Crack Cruisers Snld to Re Scouting
for Spanish Vessels.
(Bv Telegrnph.>
{ BOSTON. April 26.-,Fhe cruiser
The times., 1898-11-03
625 F St. N. W.
QUESTION OF SIGNATURES.
Court Allows the HARRISON Will to
Be PrObatcd Here.

On questions relative to probating the
will of the late Hugh A. Harrison, who
died in Georgia in August, 1895, two opin-
ions We're handed down yesterday by the
Court of Appeals. The opinion of the
court was delivered by Justice Morris,
which affirmed the decision of the lower
court in admitting the will to probate,
and the dissenting opinion was by Chief
Justice Alvey.
The deceased had resided in Washing
ton for some years, where he was en-
ployed in the Government service, and
died In his native State. In his will he
bequeathed his estate, which consisted of
5000 in bonds, to his sister, Fannie H.
Gordon. According to the laws of the
State of Georgia two signatures are re-
quired to will, while in the District of
Columbia it is not necessary that a will
be attested by even one witness, where
only personal property is disposed of.
There was but one witness to the Harrison
will
A contest was entered by Elizabeth S.
Oberly and others. next of kin, who main
tanned that the will was invalid accord
ing to the laws of the State of Georgia,
and as the deceased was a resident of
that State at the time of his death, could
not be probated in the District of Co.
lumbia.
The times., 1898-11-03
THE STOCK MARKET
Local and Foreign Politics Exert an
UnfoyorabIe Influence.


New York. Nov. 2.-As the local and
foreign political situations are at the
present time the chief subjects of dis
cussion, it was natural that the morn
ing's news and developments should have
an unfavorable effect upon prices in the
stock market. The actual news was con-
tanned in foreign dispatches, the tenor
of which were warlike, comprising as they
did reports of feverish activity at English
naval stations, counter demonstrations
by other powers and a decline in English
consols. The early selling was not gen.
orally participated in by commission
houses and there was practical absence
of outside liquidation.
Foreign houses sold stocks freely in
this market, and, as noted, the room
| traders were aggressive on the bear side.
Aside from the home and foreign politi-
cal conditions there was very little in
| the days situation to engage attention.
Sterling exchange advanced, but the
wheat market gave feeble reflection
only of the warlike foreign political sit
| uation. The local money market was
| wholly unruffied.
There We're few important railway state
ments published and no other significant
| contributions to the general statistical
situation. There were few important fea-
lures of particular interest in the mar
ket. The industrials again furnished the
| bulk of the transactions. The American
| Tobacco Company was as erratic as usual.
| The Federal Steel shares reacted sharply
ON profit-realizing sales and Sugar Refin-
| ing was firm on apocryphal rumors of a
settlement of the trade war. The mar
ket for refined sugars gives no evidence
tending to verify such reports. Yester-
days furry in the anthracite coal stocks
was not repeated but they showed small
| disposition to rally. Delaware and Hud-
| son was the most active feature. The
market was quiet In the last hour
The times., 1898-11-03
Mrs. Sherman Improving.

The condition of Mrs. John Sherman.
who has been confined to her home for
several weeks from the effects of severe
stroke of paralysis, is much improved.
She has been able to sit up during the
last two or three days, and has been
moved about her room by an attendant.
When she was first paralyZed she lost
the power of speech. This she is slowly
regaining learning a few new words every
day and the attending physicians hope
that in the course of two or three weeks
she will be fully restored to health.