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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05

Key w est, May l. - Yesterday was
one of wild rumor and little action.
First came the story of the lombard
ment Of Cardenas by the ships Of the
fleet stationed there. The rumors sud
denly developed from nowhere and
thrived Justify, acquiring an elaborate
finish of detail and ornamentation.
Then the monitor Puritan steamed
into port and Capt. Harrington. the
commanding officer of the Cardenas
fleet. gave the story its Quietus by a
firm declaration that there had been
no bombardment of the Cardenas har-
Dor batteries. incidentally adding that
there We're no batteries there, and only
one or two insignificant gunboats
which had given no sign of offense.
The Puritan was hardly in port. to
which she came for coal, when anotil-
er picturesque story appeared. This
was that Spaniard was in the crew
Of the monitor and had been detected
with a bunch of skeleton keys at
tempting to pick the lock of one of the
powder magazines with intent to blow
up the ship This thrilling tale was
industriously spread by the Puritan's
patriotic crew, who knew only a few
Of the facts, and it. too. was sum-
marily nipped in the bud by the high
est officers Of the ship.
The chief incident of the day was the
arrival of the troop ship Panther with
nearly 700 marines on board. She
comes from Hampton Roads in convoy
Of the Montgomery. Lieut.. Col Hun
finOtOn ic in of IN
He said the only event of the trip was
an eighteen-hour storm. The men
stood it we'll The Fern arrived from
Tampa with ammunition for the fleet
and the Annapolis returned
After a Brief Absence.
Where she has been is not known ex-
cept to the authorities and those
aboard. Amhitrite is coaling here.
A load was lifted from the naval men
here by the arrival of the little Span
ish schoone rThree Sisters with Pay
master George F. Simpson and three
sailors of the terror aboard. The YES
sci had almost been given up for lost.
The schooner, loaded with sugar, while
was captured off the latter place Sun
udJ d4tCiu OO1l ny luc tOlpcllO DOdL
Foote, with the Terror and Machias
near by. Paymaster Simpson and his
companions were put aboard as a
prize crew and started for Key West
that night. She made direct for this
port. When only few hours out she
was becalmed, and when the winds
did come they were contrary and blew
the little schooner clear out of her
course. She next encountered gales
and had to heave to for twenty-four
hours. During squall Paymaster
Simpson lost his charts overheard and
had to make a new one from memory
He was very weary naval officer
when he stepped ashore from the AS
ISOLATED Press launch which brought
him in from the schooner, and the
greeting of his friends was in the ma
ture of an ovation. The inquiry into
the legal questions involved in the cap
ture Of the prizes is proceeding slowly.
The commission now consists of Judge
J. NJ. Phipps and Julius Otto of Key
West, and Commander Wynn Of the
navy. retired. No news has been re-
ceived from the fleet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05

The court Of appeals of the District
OF Columbia held, in the recent case Of
Reed VS.. Tissuey, reported in the Wash
1ngton Law Reporter, than an agree
ment between the holder and the max
er OF proznissory note, consented to
by the indorser thereof, for the extern
sion of the time of payment for a def
mite period in consideration of the pay
ment of interest for the extended time,
is valid and binding upon all the par
ties thereto, and that in such case the
statute of limitations on the note runs
only from the end of the time to which
payment is extended.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05

Spanish newspapers declare that
American efforts to relieve the starv-
ing people of Cuba are attacks on
Spanish honor. What kind of honor
is that which deliberately murders by
starvation and forbids relief at the
hands of a Christian nation? What
kind of hearts must men have who
look indifferently upon the dying Of
hundreds of thousands of innocent
men, women and children? If that is
Spanish honor it ought to be annihil-
ated.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05

In all times Of political or di1lo-
matte unrest the old injunction, Don't
prophesy unless you know" is a good
one to keep in mind. 1t is eighty years
since Napoleon Bonaparte declared
that within fifty years all Europe
might become either republican or Co.'S
sack. Men now living remember when
Theirs said, Railroads will never be
of service for the transportation OF
goods" History bristles with similar
bad shots at the future, and most Of
the prophets of the present day are
adding to their number.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
Where IL That Coal:

respondent Of the Times says: Il am
Spain bought 1900 tons of coal before
the outbreak of the war and that it
was delivered. A neither this nor any
important quantity reached Cadiz. it
would be interesting to know where it
has gone, if it has arrived"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
BOUND FOR THE CANARIES.
Spanish Fleet Relieved to Have
Taken That COurRe.


London, May 1.-The departure of
the Spanish fleet from the Cape Verde's
is regarded as the first really important
news of the war. No further infor1na-
ton has been received here as to it's
destination but it is considead not I'M
likely that it will 20 to the Canary Is.
lands to await reinforcements from
CadiZ without which it is considered a
hopeless task to attempt to attack Rear
Admiral SIMPSONS fleet. 1t is also
supposed that it may attempt to inter-
cept the American cruiser Oregon. The
idea that it will attempt to lombard
the United States coast cities is not
seriously regarded here. No further
actual news has reached London,
where the immediate fact of interest is
the expected naval battle in the Philip
pines.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
Colombia Declares Neutrality.

Washington, April 29.-Colombia is
the only South or Central American
country which thus far has declared
neutrality. Spain has counted much
on the cooperation of Spanish-Ameri-
can countries, but there is no reason
to doubt that all Of them will adopt a
neutral position.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
WEPT OVER GORMAN.
Affecting Scene at the Democratic
Senatorial Caucus.

7hHectIHS SccHe at INC BemOcratiC
Senatorial Caucus.
Washington, May 1. - Senator Cor
man, who for many years has been
chairman of the Democratic caucus Of
the senate, resigned the position and
Senator Turpie Qnd.) was chosen as
his successor.
The change was made in a. Demo-
cratic caucus and the scene was an af-
fecting one. Several speeches were
r'ade eulogizing Mr.. German in high
terms and expressing deep regret that
he should insist upon retiring. Sena-
tor Cockrell, who has been Mr.. Cor
mans principal adviser for many years,
broke down and shed tears over the oc-
currencc,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
Killed by the Trs in.

Appleton, Wis, May 1. Thomas
Walsh and bis wife were killed by
south-bound freight train on the Chica-
60 & Northwestern ailway. The couple
were driving into the city from their
Freedom home and the approaching
train was not noticed. Walsh was in
stantly killed, but his wife lived about
half an hour,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
,rnrtinel1, Advice. the Popc.

London, May 1. - The Rome CORE
spondent Of the Daily Chronicle says:
'1'he archbishop Martinell, papal dele
gate to the Roman Catholic church in
the United States has cabled the vatic-
an to abstain from all demonstrations
Of sympathy with Spain which could
excite the Protestant sentiment of the
United States against the Roman
Catholics
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
BIG HAUL FOR ROBBERS.
They Hold Up n Passenger Train
and Get $4,000.

Ell Paso, Tex, May 1. - The west
bound Southern Pacific passenger train
No. 90 was taken in charge by four
masked men at Comstock, Tex, and
two miles west of the station the ex-
press car and engine were ditched. The
robbers wrecked the through safe and
took the entire money contents,
amounting to $20,O00 The express
car was badly wrecked by the explos-
ion. No one was injured and none Of
the passengers were disturbed. The
robbers took trail southwark toward
the Mexican border and posse was
made UP at Del Rio and is now in hot
pursuit.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
VIII Try it Anyhow,

' London, May I. = The Daily Mail
says this morning: 1--WE have private
information that the strength of the
defenses Of Manila and Havana is
much under rated and that no bonn
bardment can be attempted by the
American commanders with much
chance Of success. The entrance to
Manila Bay is mined, and ten-inch
guns have been mounted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
A De.cent On Maotl...

London, May /. - The Daily Tele-
graphs Hongkong correspondent says
the insurgent chief Agurnaldo is pre-
pairing to make a descent near Manila.
His supporters are plentifully sup
piled with arms and ammunition from
the American squadron.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
SPANISH FLEET
SAILS AT LAST
LEAVES CAPE VERDE ISLANDS
SURE THIS TIME.

officials at Warrington Relieved Of
One Source of Notwithstanding
Verde Indicated the Sympathy of
Portugal for Spnin-Fenrs That 1t
Might Lead to Violation of Neu-
trnlity Lavvx-Attack on Matanx u y
Only a Naval RecOnnoimsnncc-
Squadron May Arrive Mt Manila
To-Day-kick ON the Tonnage
Tux.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
Exhune ed.

Black River Falls, Wis, May /. -
The body Of Mrs. Hinton was taken
from her grave to-day and an autopsy
held. 1t has been charged that she
came to her death by violerce or cas-
ualty. the result o: some form of poi
soning. The doctors will report the
result to-day. She died April "a.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
BE QUICKER NEXT TIME.

America EeHseI Doesn't Raise Her
Flag Quick Enough to Suit the
Panther.
Brunswick. Ga, May /. - Because
she neglected to fly the American flag
at sea, when called upon to do SO, the
schooner Addie NJ. Anderson, Capt
Taylor, was filed upon off Hatteras by
the United States transport Panther
The transport ,sigralled the schooner
to show her colors, but Capt Taylor did
not respond. Orders to heave to were
also disregarded.
The Panther red solid shot across
the schooners bows, followed by an
other with the desired effect.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
Judge Dy.on,s Injuries Fatal.

La Crosse, Wis, May /. - Judge
Thomas A. Dyson died very suddenly
as a result of fall down stairs at the
Cameron house on Tuesday, when his
skull was fractured. Judge Dyson was
judge of the Sixth judicial district and
formerly held many prominent posi-
tons of trust in the state.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
Will Help Spain.

st. Paul, May /. - The Pioneer
Press prints the following from the
Buenos Ayres, Argentina correspond
ent Of the New York Herald: A dis
patch from Montevideo says that the
Uruguayan government has decided it
will not regard coal as contraband Of
war
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
Rain in PLENTY

Chamberlain, S. d., May L. Heavy
rain is falling throughout this portion
OF the state and promises to continue,
some time. Wheat seeding is COM
pleted and many fields are already
green. The ground is in excellent con-
dition.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
IMPARTIAL NEUTRALITY.
No Special Privileges for U. S. War
ships in Hnytian Wntern.

"H1Ps IN my 1WH "HteFS'
Washington, May 1. - The republic
Of Hayti is expected to maintain strict
neutrality as between the United
States and Spain and it is said that
reports of exceptional privileges given
to the United States warships in Hay
tan waters are erroneous. The Hay
tan minister, Mr.. Legare, said Eat he
has received no ocial instructions con-
corning neutrality, but he had no
doubt an attitude Of impartial neu-
trality will be maintained.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
Nictheroy Delnvpd.

London, May l. - A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Rio Janeiro, says the
departure of the United States dyna-
mite cruiser Nictheroy has been de-
layed by breakage in her machinery.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05

Lee Summoned to Washington.
Richmond, Va, April 22.-Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee has been summoned to
Washington, Sid will leave here on the
noon train tomorrow.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05

An exchange declares that certain
Boston lady is SO careful to be proper
In her correspondence that every SEN
tence ends with a glacial period.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
pOiHOnS HerseIf.

Vermillion, s. D., May /. - Mrs..
Moody,'a prominent lady of Meckling,
committed suicide by taking stricknine.
She died in twenty minutes. The cause
Is mystery.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05

London, May /. - Prince Bismarck,
according to a dispatch from Berlin,
says Germany ought not to bind her
hands by neutrality declaration.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
GERMANY OBJECTS.
VIII Not Permit - BOmbnrdmcn Of
the Philippines.

Madrid, May 1. - \ great impress.
sion has been produced here by ru-
NOR that the German government has
issued a note declaring that it will not
oppose the landing Of troops in the
Philippines. but will not permit bonn
bardment, owing to the important Ger
man commercial interests in all the
towns OF the islands. Germany's omis-
sion to declare neutrality is held to give
color to this rumor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
American. VIII BE E.pell.d

Americans Will be Expelled.
London, May 1. - A special dis
patch from Madrid received here says
the Spanish government is upon the
point Of expelling all citizens Of the
United States from Spain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
WILD RUMORS
SQUELCHED
DAY OF FEvERISH EXCITEMENT
AT KEY WEST.

Story of the Bomba I'd ment Of Car
denas Has Quite n Run and Then
Receives It's Qnietun in II Firm
Denial by the Captain of the
Puritan n Sensational story OF
TrcusCn or Board the Puritan
Nippcd in the Bud-Pnnther Ar
rives With 200 Marines on hoard
Prize Schooner Arrives After n
Stormy Passage.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05
It il urged that century runs make
women ugly; 80 that handsome is as
handsome doesn't.
The death of Admiral Popoff, aide
de-camp to the car, shows that he was
capable of dying up to his name.

There is growing suspicion that
Boss Quay is doing all he can to an
Choir John Wanamaker at political
buoy No. 4.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-05

A United States official cannot mako
uso Of his Office to secure advantage
over others in the location of govern
ment land, according to the decision Of
the Supreme Court Of the United States
in the case of Payne VS.. The Secretary
of the Interior. The court said: MANI
festlys Congress did not intend that
one authorized to enter the territory in
advance of the general public, solely
for the purpose of performing official
duties, should be at liberty, Immediate
~ upon his arrival, to assume the
status of private individual and ac-
tual settler and make selection of a
homestead, thus clearly securing an ad-
vantage over those who remained out
side of the territory until the arrival
of the time when they might lawfully
enter"
The affairs of the DePauw univer-
sity, Indiana, are now approaching a
crisis, upon the outcome of which will
depend, almost entirely, the future Of
the institution. It has been pretty
generally known since last September
that the fund which has heretofore
been derived from the DsPauw estate
was diminished in quantity and that
the needs of the institution would have
to be supplied from other sources.
When the salaries of the first quarter
now ended are paid the last resources
of the current year will have been
expended. With that payment Of
money provided for in Mr.. DePauw's
will must be exhausted. Then the an
nual deficit Of the university will reach
$4,000 unless something be done to
cover it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
MEETING OF LEE CAMP LAST NIGHT
An Invitation 10 Attend the Blues
Bazaar Accepted-New Members.

A well-attended meeting Of r. T.. Lee
Camp, No. l, was held in the camp-hall
last night, but little business of an inter-
estng character was transacted. Rev.
DR.. j. William Jones opened the meeting
with prayer, during which he invoked
the blessing of the Deity on the United
States army and navy, and PRAYED that
Cuba might be freed from Spanish despot-
ism.
An invitation from the Richmond Light
Infantry Blues for the camp TO attend its
bazaar. now being held at the Masonic
Temple, was read and accepted, and the
camp was ordered 10 meet in uniform
Tuesday evening for the purpose of at
tending.
Major Charles ". Clarke, who. during
the last war commanded the Fifteenth
Virginia Infantry. was elected 10 active
membership, and Mr.. John l.. DeTreville.
formerly of South Carolina, who was re-
Gently elected. was presented 20 the camp
and duly initiated 70 membership.
A lengthy discussion on the means OF
increasing the camps attendance was
entered into. and several schemes look
ing 10 the desired end were presented,
but 10 action was taken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
DIR. BAUGHMAN RETIREs.
The Esteemed Almshouse surgeon
Gives Place to DIR. Gwathmey.

Or. Greer Baughman's connection with
the ambulance corps of Richmond closed
last night. He will be succeeded this
morning by DR.. William Gwathmey, Of
Chestnut Hill, VINO on Thursday re-
ceived his diploma of graduation from
the Medical College of Virginia.
Dr. Baughman's plan now is TO go to
Vienna. Austria, early in next month, to
enter one OF the celebrated hospitals OF
that country. He VIII remain there one
or probably two years, in closest touch
with his exalted profession. Dr. Baugh-
man has made a fine impression for him
self during his connection with the city
Hospital He has proven himself care
full. painstaking, and always courteous
and gentle practitioner. His conduct and
his treatment in all the many. and some
times difficult, cases 10 which he has
been called have always been above re-
proach He has made many friends who
extend best wishes and predict high
place for him in his chosen sphere.
DR.. Gwathmey is originally from King
William county, and is an alumnus Of
Richmond College. DR.. Nuckols. the CO.
laborer of Or. Baughman, will retire the
last of May. He Will be succeeded by DR..
Brown, of the University College.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23

BY G. l.. IL II. L. DonOon,
Real Estate Agents and AUcti0neers,
81 Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
HOME CoMpANY's STREET PARADE.
An Impressive Display Made ny This
Enterprising Richmond Concern.

The street parade of the handsome
wagons and fine horses Of the Richmond
Home Brewing Company yesterday was
a very hattering demonstration of the
enterprise and growth of local concern
For FIVE years has this company gone on
from strength TO strength, ana its pro-
duct has gained a well-deserved reputa-
ton for its purity and general excel
lence.
The procession started soon after II
O'Clock from the brewery, on Harrison
and Clay streets. and went down Broad
10 Eleventh street, through the latter
around the City Hall into Capitol street,
up the latter 10 Ninth, down Ninth 10
Main down Main TO Nineteenth, To Broad
and up Broad street back 10 the starting
point
All along the route the turnout excited
the enthusiasm of large crowds. II Gre
ated a most favorable impression. and
was frequently cheered. The procession
was headed by three open carriages, each
drawn by two white horses. These Vehi-
Giles contained Mr.. Fritz Sitterding, the
president: Mr. G.. f. Guvernator, the vice
president; Mr.. G. G. Guvenator. the gem
eral manager and treasurer; Mr.. Robert
Inn, Jr.. the secretary, and other officers
of the company. \ large truck followed
with the band of the First Regiment. one
four-horse beer-wagon five twO-horse
beer-wagons, three top-wagons. drawn
by two horses each, and six one-horse
top-wagonS. Each wagon carried a ban
ner, with an inscription urging the people
10 drink Home beer.
\ big float brought up the rear of the
procession. 1t carried Gambrinus the
dispenser Of beer. riding on a mammoth
cdsk, while in the rear OF the cask sat
several of the employees OF the brewery
among the beer kegs, enjoying themselves
In disposing Of quantities of the malt
juice.
The annual meeting of the company
was held in the afternoon. The reports
submitted showed the past year 20 have
been the best in the companys history
The following officers were elected. Pres.
ident. +. Stterding; Vice-President q y
Guvernator: General Manager and ,rrea-
surer. G. {. Guvernator; Secretary no
bert Hill. Jr.; Board Of Directors-s X
hester r. Sitterdng. G. C. Guvenator
q. T. Guyernator. and f. wills
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT
Personal.

TO ALL DELINQUENT OYSTER IN
SPECTORS IN THE STATE OF vIR-
GINA:
Take notice that ON OR ABOUT MAY
l5 1898. you will be called upon by the
committee appointed. under a resolution
adopted by the House OF Delegates al
yestigating any delinquencles that may
exist with reference 10 oyster inspec-
ton, and that you will be called upon
TO show cause why settlements have not
been made In accordance with the law.
George c. Bland. Chairman; r. c. Jor-
dan, James Lewis Anderson. Charles
NJ. Wallace. Jr.. H. Il. Kicks. Com
mittee.
Local papers In the oyster section OF
AZ H-lDt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
SEVERAL DWELLINGS.

By virtue OF the provisions OF certain
deed Of trust. dated December II, 1871
and recorded in the Clerks office OF Hen
rico County Court. Deadlock l5f Is, page
2S2. default having been made in the pay
ment Of portion OF the debt therein Sc
cured. and being required by the holder
OF same so 10 do. | will sell at pubic
auction, on the premises. on
MONDAY. APRIL 26. 1898,
at 8 O'Clock p. NJ. the above PROPER
TY. described in said deed as follows:
AN those three certain lots OF lana,
with all the improvements thereon, lying
and being in the county of Henrico, Va
and described as follows:
81. All that lot OF land at the southeast
corner of Cary and Richie streets 'front.'
ing on Cary street 90 feet, and back De-
tween parallel lines 1872 feet TO an alley.
~. All that lot Of lana on the south nne
OF Cary street beginning 10 feet east OF
Richie street and fronting on Cary street
So II feet. more or less. and back between
parallel lines l32 feet &c an alley
"3. All that lot of land at the northeast
corner Of Taylor and Richie streets. ana
fronting on Taylor street 800 feet, ana
back between parallel lines l24 feet TO
an alley"
The improvements consist Of the cor
ner store. for many years occupied oy
George f. Anderson. Esq, together with
several frame dwellings. in good repair
TERMS: Cash as TO the expenses OF
executing this trust, any taxes that may
be due and TO pay note of $50, with
interest from April II, 1893, and credits
as to a note Of $50 due August H. 1898
and a note of 5000. due December H. 1888:
two years. interest TO be added, and all
deferred payments to be secured By a
trust deed on the property
APP 20 &. L. DENOON. Trustee,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
Commitment the Blues.

Messrs. Lyon & Healy, the piano manu-
facturers, Of Chicago, sent donation to
the Blues bazaar recently, through
Messrs. Reinhardt & Boschen. The dona-
ton was promptly and gratefully ac-
knowledged. and the following letter was
sent 10 the above firm:
We return. herewith, letter OF aeknow-
ledgment from Richmond Blues, which
you kindly sent us for examination.
With true southern politeness. they made
a written acknowledgment to us also, In
which they mentioned your names. Their
reputation and fame reached this city
many years ago. and we read in the
daily press last week that they turned out
very periodically To welcome our sturdy
representative at Habana. General Fitz
Lee. Long may they prosper. Very truly
yours, LYON x HEALf.