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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-15
OLD GUN FOR THE GUARDS.
Presented to the Battalion by Mrs.
Lettie w. Dupont.

At the February meeting of the Savan-
a number of new members were admitted
With those admitted at the special meet
ing the Monday night before this makes
forty-three new members received by the
battalion this month
A feature of the meeting was the pre-
sentation by Lieut.. Davis Freeman in be-
half of Mrs. Lettie w. Dupont, of a gun
of curious make and workmanship, being
an old style blunderbus, about two feet in
length, with brass barrel about one foot
in length and the old hintlock attachment
of revolutionary days.
The blunderbus was the property of the
late Writ Dupont, for several years a pop-
ular member of the battalion. 1t had been
the property of his great-grandfather and
is said to have been used at the battle of
Blandensburg in 1914. Lieut.. Freeman
stated that Mrs. Dupont had requested
him to say that she knew her son would
be pleased for the battalion to have the
gun if it were possible for him to exnress
a wish on the subject.
Lieut. Freeman referred elo-
quently and touchingly TO
young dupont and the feelings
which prompted his mother in making tbe
gift The gift was accepted and resoju-
ton of thanks to Mrs. Dupont expressino
the appreciation of the corps for her in
terest in it and regard for the memory of
her son was adopted. The weapon is In
good condition. and will make an inter-
esting addition to the collection of the
corps.
AT the meeting of Company B, held after
the battalion meeting, resolutions were
adopted expressing the sense of loss
and regert of the company on account of
the death of the late Edward L. Patton.
Jr., for several years an active member of
the company, and prominent in all its
affairs.
Company d held tsa formal election for
captain, to fill the vacancy caused bv the
resignation of Capt. w. W. Mackal. Thir-
ty-ive votes were cast, all for First Lieut.
W. Trenholm Hopkins, who had been pre-
viously selected by the company. Cant
Hopkins will receive his commission after
undergoing the usual examination The
election was presided over by Lieut.
Wright Hunter. ]. Randolph Anderson
and Walter C. Hartridge, all of the Guards
battalion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-15

Savannah, Ga, Feb. 9, 1S9S-Mary E.
Lewis, Matron of the Louisa Porter Home
2S East Charlton street, this city. makes
the following statement; Gas a general
tonic and building up medicine I have
found nothing as good as Hoods Sarsan-
arilla. L have taken several bottles ana
it has been of great benefit to me. take
pleasure in recommending it to Others -
ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-15
GERMAN FRIENDLY,s OFFICERS
Gustave Fox Succeeds NJ. G. HeImlxer
President

as President.
The annual meeting of the German
Friendly Society was held in Knights or
Pythias hall last night. There were ahout
forty members present, and officers for the
present year We're elected, as follows:
President-Gustave Fox.
Vice Presidential. Kessel.
Secretary-A. Heller.
Treasurer. II. Immen.
Stewards--Joseph Roos and ]. IT van
Newton.
Mr.. NJ. G. Helmken, who has served the
society faithfully three years as its nroei-
dent, declined to serve longer when tbe
office was again rendered him.
The finances were reported in the host
condition, and much good work has been
done by the society during the past year.
The object is to aid the sick and to carry
out the other designs lest expressed in me
name.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-15
AN NcENDIARY FISH GLOBE.
Came Near Setting n Refrigerator on
Fire

Fire.
A curious incident was narrated to a
Morning News reporter yesterday by a
well-known business man. He recently in
vested in few gold fish with the accom-
panying globe.
A day or two ago the globe was set out
on the back porch on top of a refrigera-
tor. Some time later a member OF the
family noticed that the top of the refrlg-
orator was smoking. An investigation re-
vealed that the SUMS rays. shining through
the glass globe, had been focused unon
the refrigerator top few inches from the
globe and had slightly scored the wooden
surface.
The incident is of interest in showing the
many unexpected ways in which fire NAV
develop. If the focused rays had fallen
upon some infammable material. a blaze
might have resulted. 1t would seem 10 he
possible for even a fish globe TO start a
hre under favorable circumstances.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-15

GOING OVER THE SCHOOLS.
state School Commissioner Glenn
Here for That Purpose.

State School Commissioner Glenn
arrived in the city yesterday
and is guest of Supertn-
tendent Otis Ashmore Commissioner
Glenn, as stated I'M the Morning News
is here TO make an inspection of the pnbllo
schools. He will be in the city several
days and will visit all of the Savannah
schools and possibly some of the country
schools. He went over one or two of the
schools yesterday with Supt. Ashmore and
will continue his inspection to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-15

The funeral of the late John NJ. shep-
pard took place from his residence on
Henry street yesterday afternoon and was
largely attended. Rev. E. f. Morgan OF
the Seventh Street Church ofiiciated at the
house and at Laurel Grove. The pail
bearers were chosen from his former as
sociates i'm business.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-15
Notice.

desire to inform my friends and the
public generally that am at present
with Mr.. Charles Marks, where l win
be pleased 10 meet one and ALL Thankln,
my friends for past favors and SOLICITING
a continuance for same, l beg to remain.
very respectfully, John f. Tuberdy-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-15

The ladies' committee of the Georgia
Hussars fair held an enthusiastic meet
ing yesterday afternoon Mrs. p. W. Mel
drim presiding The ladies' have taken
great interest in the fair which aueurs
well for its success. The fair will be held
the first week in April
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-15
As simpIe yet ELECTIVE Romnh, 1.

- 'A'P'O wv EhScttFe remedy for
Throat Aflections. Browns Bronchial Tro-
ches stand first in public favor. They are
absolutely unrivaled for the alienation of
all Throat irritatons caused by Cold or
use Of the Yolce.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-15
REDUCED RATES no AUGUSTA. GA.
Account of Laying Corner Stone nj
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
EnI.

The Central of Georgia Railway will sell
tickets Saturday evening. the 10Th. and
Sunday morning, the goth, to Augusta and
return at rate of 1896 for the round trip.
Tickets will be good returning Monday
following I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-15
LOVELY FLOWERS

Beautiful designs, bouquets pants anl
cut flowers. Leave orders at office, 2251
AbeFcorn street, at Nursery, or telephons
$40. KIESLING. Take Belt Line Rail-
way for Nursery on White Blun road
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-15

Continued on Sixth Page.)
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-06-10
MANILA HERO DEAD
CAPTAIN GRIDLEY OF THE 0LYM-
PA PASSES AWAY.
Result of Manila Battle-While Winning
Laurels He Suffered Fatal Injuries
Was One of the Brainiest and Pluckiest
Officers In the Naval Service.

WASHINGTON, June q. = Captain
Charles V. Gridley, commander of the
cruiser Olympia, and one of the heroes
of the brilliant victory at Manila, is
dead. The announcement of his death
was received by the Navy department
in cablegram from Paymaster Calf OF
the navy, dated at Kobe, Japan, June
4, and directed to Secretary Long. The
dispatch contained the simple state
ment:
Captain Gridley died to-day. Re-
mains accompany me on Coptic."
Captain Vernon Gridley is the first
American officer of great prominence
whose death is direct result of the
war with Spain. AS the commander of
Admiral Dewey's splendid flagship and
one of the admiral's chief advisers,
Captain Gridley achieved distinction at
the battle of Manila bay and added to
his previous laurels by winning high
praise from his superiors in the service
for distinguished gallantry and ability.
He fought his ship from the coming
tower, while Admiral Dewey directed
the movements of his squadron from
the bridge of the vessel. 1t was not
known for several weeks after the en-
gagement that Captain Gridley had
suffered from it, and even now the
precise nature of his trouble is not dis
closed.
Upon the arrival of the Zafro at
Hong Kong on May 20, the navy
department was notified that Captain
Gridley had been condemned by a
board of medical survey and sin
valided" home. Subsequent advices re-
ceived by the department indicated
that Captain Gridley was suffering
from the effects of rupture supposed
to have been received in the battle at
Manila, but no details were given. On
May 2s they left Hong Kong on the
steamer Coptic, one of the vessels of
the Occidental and Oriental steamship
line 1t would appear that Captain
Gridley died about the time the ship
reached Kobe.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-06-10
CABLED TO LONDON.
SPANISH SPIES TO BE EX-
PEELED FROM CANADA.
of Carranza's Letter Sent BY
the British Amba ssador to His Govern
ment-Abused Their Residence in Mon
treal BY Spying on Uncle Sam.

WASHINGTON, June 5. - Steps have
been taken by which it is expected that
Lieutenant Carranza, who has conduct
ed the Spanish spy system at Montreal,
with his associate Senior Du Bose, the
former first secretary oil the Spanish
legation here, will be expelled from
Canada within the next few days I'M
less they adopt their own means to
leave before an international question
is raised as to their presence in Canada.
The Carranza letter, detailing his
spy system, was communicated to the
British ambassador, Sir Julian Paunce.
fote, together with all other informa.
ton bearing on the operations of the
Spanish officials in Canada. The am.
bassador was quick to act in the mat.
ter, and without waiting the slow pro-
cess of the mail he cabled the entire
matter to the foreign Office.
1t is expected that Lord Salisbury
will call the attention af the Spanish
government to the undesirability OF
having Messrs. Carranza and Du Bose
rcudiu III Odhdud lohBcr, 10 ohoiI W
erations are so obviously hostile to the
United States. The British statutes, as
well as those of Canada, have specific
provision against the use of British or
Canadian territory by foreigners tenn
porarily seeking asylum there, as the
base of hostile operations against
countries with which Great Britain
and her colonies are at peace.
This, however, may become unneces-
sary if the Spanish officials withdraw
from Canada at once, as there appears
to be no disposition to prosecute them,
or to give them an enforced expulsion
so long as they are willing to close
their operations and depart.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-06-10
CONGRESSIONAL.

June 1.-The House. practically without de-
bate. passed the urgency deficiency bill carry
ing over $4,000, 600 providing for emergency
expenses of the army and navy depart
ments. incident to che war. II was based
unon estimates RECEIVED recentIv from the
denartments and carries Items Contaminated
in the Philinnine exnediton and the early
movements upon Cuba IncIdentallv Mr. Cam
non estimated the anpronrintions already made
on account of the war and likely to develop as
essential including the first six months of the
oor,,n, AsooI ,aor ot sokn OAo Ono tn rasnonsa
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-06-10
MAY SAFELY LEAVE CERvERA.
Two Monitors and n Cruiser Can Guard
the Spanish Fleet Now.

WASHINGTON, June g. AS to the
change wrought in the situation by the
bold exploit of the Merrimac,. it is said
that it will now I've possible to draw off
the larger part of the American feet
for service elsewhere than at San
tiago, perhaps at San Juan de
Porto Rico or Havana for instance. A
small force of say two monitors and
cruiser would suffice to keep guard at
Santiago, for all that is necessary now
is to be able to bring enough guns to
bear upon the channel to prevent the
Spaniards from attempting to clear
away the wreck by the use of torpe-
does, and to prevent the escape of the
small torpedo boats that might be able
to pass over the Merrimac's hull.
OF course it must be remembered
that there are drawbacks to the pres
ent situation, for while the Spaniards
cannot get out our ships cannot get in
the harbor, and any land attack upon
Santiago would be made at great dis
advantage for lack of support of the
American feet.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-06-10
ARGONAUTS PERISH.
Thirty-four GoldseeIkers Go Down With
a Schooner.

q Schooner.
SEATTLE, Wash, June 3.-Schooner
Jane Gray, which sailed from Seattle
for Kotzebue sound on the 10Th of May,
with sixty-one people on board, foun-
dered Sunday, May 30, about ninety
miles west of Cape Flattery, at 2
o'clock in the morning, while lying to
in a moderate gale under foresail. Ten
minutes after the alarm was given she
lay at the bottom of the ocean with
thirty-four of her passengers. The re-
mainder succeeded in embarking in a
launch and reached this city yesterday
afternoon.
The Jane Grays passengers were
prospectors, with the exception of Rev.
V. G. Cambel, missionary, who, with
his wife and child, was on his way to
st. Lawrence island in the Behring
sea. He refused to place his wife and
child on board the launch, saying:
"The vessel is doomed and we will die
together"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-06-10
LETTERS TAMPERED WITH.
Lieutenant Carranza Denies Accuracy of
Its Published Translation.

Lieutenant Carranza Denies Accuracy of
Its Published Translation.
MONTREAL, Que, June 6.-The news
that the missing Spanish letter which
was stolen from Lieutenant Carranza
had been given out for publication has
created decided sensation among
those particularly interested.
The letter, Lieutenant Carranza said,
was not addressed to the Spanish min
lister of marine, as statad, but to his
(Carranza's) cousin. Admiral Gomezi-
may. The supposed translation of the
letter as given in the dispatches was
full of errors and contained language
which he had never used. In the first
place he had never spoken disparag-
ingly of Camara.
AS to spy service, all he had said in
his letter was: ''They believe in the
United States that l am organizing a
spy service; they seem to see spies
everywhere" He had never said that
they had captured two of his best spies,
one in Washington and the other in
Tampa. That was a pure falsehood,
invented by the Americans, who were
looking for something to blow about.
There were other errors which ap-
peared in the translation of the letter
as contained in the dispatches which
showed that it had been altered to bet
ter suit the interests of the American
government
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-06-10
SCHLEYS OFFICIAL REPORT.

Reconnaissance Satisfied Him That Ger
vera's Fleet Is in Santiago Harbor.
WASHINGTON, June 6.-The navy de-
partment has bulletined the following
report from Commodore Schley:
Secretary Navy, Washington: Made
reconnaissance this afternoon, May 81,
with the Massachusetts,, Iowa and New
Orleans, to develop Notifications, with
their character. The fire was returned
without delay by the heavy batteries
to the east and west, large caliber,
long range. The range was 1000 yards.
Reconnaissance developed satisfactorily
the presence of the Spanish squadron
lying behind the island near the upper
forts, as they fred over the hill at ran
dom. Quite satisfied the Spanish fleet
is here.-SCHLEY.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-06-10
THE MARIETTA SAFE IN PORT
Battle with the Cruiser Yosemite Mar
rowly Avoided.


rowly Avoided.
KEY WEST, Fla, June 6.-The gun
boat Marietta, companion of the battle
ship Oregon during part of its me-
morable voyage from San Francisco to
Key West, dropped anchor here this
morning. The run from Bahia, where
she parted company with the Oregon,
was devoid of incident SO far as fears
that have been felt for her safety are
concerned. No Spanish ships were
sighted anywhere, although vigilant
watch was maintained at all times.
The crew was kept in readiness to man
guns and clear for action.
Last night the gunboat was sighted
by the auxiliary cruiser Yosemite on
the way down from Newport News and
the meeting came near making an Incl
dent. Not having been advised of the
signals now displayed in these waters
by warships, the Marietta was regard
ed with suspicion by the Yosemite,
which came in with her bows on,
cleared for action and ready to give the
gunboat warm reception if she
proved to be Spaniard.
The Marietta was also suspicious of
adventure at the very end of the trip
and likewise cleared for action and the
men stood at their guns. The mutual
mistake was soon corrected and the
boys on board the Yosemite cheered
the boys of the Marietta.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-06-10
RUN ON SPAIN'S BANK GOES ON.
Spectators Are Playing on the IgnOr-
ance of the People,

Spectators Are Playing on the Ignor-
ance of the People.
New YORK, June "A dispatch to
the New York Herald from Madrid
says: Very curious are the phases of
the rush for silver in exchange for
bank notes, in which it appears the
Spectators are playing on the intense
ignorance of the people in financial af-
fairs.
Last night the trains brought in
large quantities of silver, one lot
weighing $50 kilos. This was osten-
tatiously paraded through the streets
to show the people that plenty of sill
yer is existing.
Notwithstanding this, the run con-
tinues at the Bank of Spain, and is
met by ample supplies of white metal.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-06-10
A BRIEF REVOLT.

San Domingo Revolution Put Down by
One Battle-Was at Monte Cristi.
CAPE HAYTIEN, June 4.-Yesterday
afternoon the Dominican consul here
received dispatch from President
Hereaux saying that an attempted rev
olution at Monte Cristi had been de;
feated, that General Jiminez fled at the
first fire of the government troops, tax
ing refuge on board the Fanita, and
that all the others who landed, with
the exception of three, were killed.
Two of the prisoners are said to be
Pablo Villaneuva, son of General Vii
laneuva, and laborer named Cal
deron. They will be executed to-day
with the other prisoners.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-06-10
THE WAR BILL TO THE HOUSE,
Passed by the Senate by Surprising
Majority.

Majority.
WASHINGTON, June 6.-The Senate
passed the war revenue bill by a vote
of yeas 4S, nays 2S.
Senators German, Gallery, Turpie,
LINDSAY, McEnery and Murphy on the
Democratic side voted in the affirm
alive.
It's principal features are an in
creased tax of 81 a barrel on beer, a
tax of IL cents pound on tobacco, a
stamp tax on bank notes, receipts,
mortgages and other evidences of in
debtedness, tax on proprietary medi-
cines, tax of 4 of per cent on the
gross receipts of corporations engaged
in the refining of oil and sugar and a
tax of 10 cents pound on tea.
The bill also authorizes the coinage
of $42, 900, 600 of the seigniorage in the
treasury and the issuance of $300,000,-
900 in bonds and $1,000 900 in certifi.
Gates of Indebtedness.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-06-10
SAMPSON REPORTS.
Navy Department Hears From the Rear
Admiral Concerning the Merrimac.

Navy Department Hears From the Rear
Admiral Concerning the Merrimac.
WASHINGTON, June 6.-The navy de-
partment at o'clock received the fol-
lowing dispatch.
MOLE, Hayti, June 4.-Succeeded in
sinking Merrimac in the channel of
Santiago at p. m, June 8. This was
carried out most gallantly under the
command of Naval Constructor Hobson
and seven men.
''By flag of truce from the Spanish
admiral, Cervera, sent in recognition
of their bravery, am informed all are
prisoners of war, two slightly wound
ed. Request authority to approve ex-
change, if possible, between these and
prisoners at Atlanta.
''Six of the Spanish squadron in the
harbor of Santiago, unable to avoid
being captured or DISTINGUISHING
SON."
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-06-10
HOBSON'S HER0ISM.
IS UNEQUALED IN THE ANNALS
OF AMERICAN HISTORY.
Narrow Channel Is Completely Bloclsaded
by the Wreck of the Merrimac-Cer-
vera's Fleet No Longer of Any Use to
Spain.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 6.-Rear
Admiral Sampson, during Friday morn
ing, decided to close the morrow
harbor entrance of Santiago de Cuba
by sinking the collier Merrimac,
loaded with coal in the channel. He
called for volunteers to go to almost
certain death, and 1000 men offered
themselves. Lieutenant Hobson and
six men were chosen, and at a. m.
Friday morning the Merrimac, under
her own steam, entered the channel
under terrible Spanish fire. The YES
sci was riddled with projectiles, but
she anchored and swung around. Lieu
tenant Hobson then set off an internal
torpedo with an electric attachment,
when there was an explosion, the Merri-
mac sank and the channel was closed
and, apparently, Admiral Cervera will
be unable to escape.
Hobson and the hero crew of the
MerTimac were saved in the following
manner: Unable, after the sinking of
their vessel, to make their way back
through the storm of shot and shell,
they rowed into the harbor to the
Spanish flagship and were taken on
board unframed. The Spanish ad-
miral, under flag of truce on Friday,
sent word to the American admiral
that he offered to exchange the pris-
oners, adding that, in the meantime,
Hobson and his party would be treated
with the UreateSt Kindness
Lieutenant Hobson appears to have
carried out his plans to the smallest
details, except as regards the methods
of escape. The rowboat in which the
crew were to attempt to escape was
either blown up or shot to pieces,
for Lieutenant Hobson and his
men drifted ashore on an old catama-
ran which was slung over the ships
side at the last moment as an extra
precaution. Upon reaching shore,
the men were taken prisoners
and sent to Santiago city under
guard. Later they were taken to
Moro castle, where they are now.
Captain Oveido, Admiral Cervera's
chief of staff, who boarded the New
York, under flag of truce, did not
give further details of the capture.
The bravery of the Americans evident
ly excited as much admiration among
the Spaniards as it did among the men
of the American fleet. The prisoners
will be perfectly safe, and will prob
ably be well treated while they remain
in Moro castle
Cushing's memorable feat in blowing
up the Confederate ram Albemarle is
overmatched by Hobson's act, for Cush-
ing's men crept up Albemarle sound at
midnight and fell upon an unsuspect-
ing foe. Hobson took his ship, over
$50 feet long, into the very focus of the
battery, with the enemy at the guns,
and blew her up. Discovery at the end
of his journey was inevitable, and
death was almost certain. No name,
therefore, can be written higher on
wars temple of fame than his.
Like Cushing's deed, Hobson's des-
perate undertaking was conceived by
him who executed it.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-06-10
SPAlN'S PRAYER FOR PEACE.
Burden of War Too Heavy for the AL
ready Sinking Monarchy.

ready Sinking Monarchy.
WASHINGTON, June 6.-The belief is
growing in the best informed govern
ment circles that Spain is sincerely
anxious to make peace, and even now
she is seeking a favorable opportunity
to make overtures in that direction.
Numerous evidences of this have come
to the attention of the authorities
here, but up to this time no actual
move has been made toward ascertain
ing on what basis the United States
would consider peace.
The desperate condition of the Span
ish forces at Manila, Santiago and Ha-
vana are reasons why Spain should be
solicitous at this time for peace. With
this comes the report of the serious
embarrassment of the Bank of Spain,
on which the government relies for
funds to carry on the war.