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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
GEN. KENT'S STORY.
He Speaks Briefly of the Fighting
Before Santiago.


Maj. Gen. Jacob Ford Kent, who com
manded the First Brigade of the First
Division, which led the Sardinero Road
charge in the battle before Santiago, on
the I'd of June last, came to Washington
yesterday and is now stopping at the Eb-
bitt House.
Gen. Kent arrived at Montauk Point
with the 5000 men composing his brigade
about four days ago and was ordered
here to report to the Secretary of War.
Secretary Alger being absent from the
city yesterday, Gen. Kent called upon
Adjt Gen. Corbin and was in conference
with him relative to his transfer to the
Seventh Army Corps, which Gen. Lee will
take to Cuba.
Gen. Kent's brigade occupied the Sardi
nero Road when the first advance was
made toward Santiago, and from his po-
sition the city and harbor were plainly
visible, while his men were also in full
view of the enemy. Gen. Bates's brigade
was stationed on his right and the road
to the Moro lay to his left.
In the first days fight said the gen.
eral, lei Caney was ours and the Amer
lean forces were also in possession of the
San Juan hills. Gen. Lawton and his men
took Ell Caney and Gen. Wheeler's men
rushed up to the heights Of San Juan,
jubilant and cheering as they went Gen.
Sumner directed the movement, as Gen.
Wheeler was Frustrated with illness at
the time. He insisted, however, on being
carried to the front on his litter
Gen. Kent was directed to attack the
center of the enemys line, and he sue
ceeded in breaking it, thus cutting Aqua
dores off from Santiago. They were in
full view of Cervera's fleet, which deliv-
cred raking fire from their position in
the harbor, causing great loss of life
among the American troops.
Gen. Kent's brigade was just ahead of
Garcia's men in the first days advance,
and he had an excellent opportunity to
study their fighting qualities. He says
that they were shoeless and ragged and
many of them footsore and lame as the
result of their long fight for liberty in
the hills of Santiago province. He was
not overenthusiastic in praise of their
conduct during the Santiago campaign,
and when asked for an opinion upon them
replied that time would demonstrate their
worth.
Maj Gen. Joseph T. Hunt, who was
promoted from the rank of brigadier
general for gallantry at the battles of
San Juan Hill and Ell Caney, prior to
the surrender of Santiago, has been as
| signed to duty with Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh
|. Lees command, Jacksonville, Fla.
Gen. Kent was in conference with the
President yesterday morning, and has
been granted one months leave of alb
sence on account of physical disability.
incident TO the brilliant campaign at San
uago, in which he SO conspicuously fig
ured.
granted him he will proceed to Jackson
vile, and join his command, whence, it
is believed. he will command one of the
divisions which viii go to Cuba for gar
: rison duty in Havana and vicinity.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
FROM RICHMOND TO SYRACUSE.
A Mother Is Walking the Distance,
Wheeling Her Babe Before Her.

Poughkeepsie, N Y.,yAug. 20-Many a
long, weary mile still lies before Mrs. Ju-
liza Kipp before she and her three-year-old
child, whom she is wheeling in a baby
carriage, viii reach her home in Syracuse,
where her parents live.
Already she has walked nearly all the
way from Richmond, Va, according to
her story. A combination of m.sfortunes
impelled her to leave Richmond, where
she was friendless, and start with her
child on the long journey home.
The woman arrived in Poughkeepsie
yesterday and applied for lodging at po-
lice headquarters She was tired and dis
.ouraged. but her little boy seemed to
have suffered little from the effects Of
the long journey.
Mrs. Kipp is about thirty years old and
has dark hair. She has determined
look.
She left Richmond four weeks ago. she
says Her husband was sent 10 prison
from Pittsburg six weeks ago, she says,
and she was left alone in Richmond with
out friends or relatives.
She had no money and no one to help
her. so she decided to set out on foot,
pushing her child before her IN an oTdf-
nary baby carriage. Now and then she
was favored with good roads, but for the
most part the travelling was heavy.
The local authorities of some OF the
cities and villages through which she
passed helped her by giving her passes
on the railroads, bur most of the jour
ney, Mrs. kipp says, was accomplished
on foot.
Almshouses and hospitals. and occa-
sionally the police stations, gave her
lodging. Once or twice she was COM
PEELED to sleep out of doors.
She came into Poughkeepsie along the
old post road, which is only fair travel
ing. The police heard her story and
sent her to the city aImshouse for the
night. She set out again this morning,
watched by a large crowd, who had
heard the story of her travels.
Her parents had no money to send her.
she said, and she thought she would be
able to get home without further assist
ance.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
PREPARING FOR LABOR DAY.
VIII Be Celebrated by Excursions
TO River Resorts

Labor Day viii be celebrated by the
members of local organized labor in regu-
lar holiday style this year The stree.
parade, which In former times was the
chief event of the day, has been done
away with by the local workmen, and
more enjoyable and interesting ways
they believe. of observing the wage-earn-
ers' national holiday will be inaugurated
The members of the two great labor
parties of the country, the trades union
lists and the Knights of Labor, will cele-
brate the holiday separately, but after
the same fashion. The members of the
unions affiliated with the Central Labor
Union and the Building Trades Council
have united their forces and will give
an excursion picnic 10 River View, while
the Knights of Labor and the members
of the local Federation of Labor spend
the day at Marshall Hall.
If one can judge by past experiences
the members and friends of the working
men of the city will turn out in great
numbers to participate in celebrating the
one day in the year which has been set
aside by Congress as the wage-eafners'
holiday. Last year the occasion was OBJ
served in practically the same manner
as it is proposed that it will be this year
and a the close of the day 1t was voted
to be the most enjoyable occasion ever
conducted under the auspices of the
workingmen of the city.
Encouraged by their success last year.
the committees in charge of arrangements
have been using every effort to make the
coming celebration surpass all previous
| efforts in this line, both in the number
| in attendance and the variety of amuse-
ments offered for the entertainment of
| the visitors to Marshall Hall and River
View.
| The program of athletic events and
| other amusements which has been ar
| ranged is regarded the best that has ever
| been prepared by the local labor commit
| tees. This was, however, a comparatively
easy matter this year, for the local mer-
| chants also seem to have taken an unusual
| interest in the occasion and have con-
tributed literally to the list of prizes
| which will be awarded to the winners in
the various contests, which will take
| place during the day.
The committees in charge of the eXcur-
| sons have offered several valuable prizes
| which will be awarded to the holder of
| the lucky coupons of the excursion
| tickets. This has proved great induce
| ment for persons to purchase tickets as
! is evidenced by the fact that hundreds
| have been bought for the sole purpose of
getting possession Of the coupon attached.
Taking 1t all in all, the celebration of
| the day promises to be a most
| enjoyable occasion, while the mem
bers of the different unions are contend
| ing for prizes in feats of strength and
| other contests, a variety Of innocent
| amusements will be provided for the
wives and daughters and lady friends of
! the members of organized labor. There
will be dancing at the pavilion at the
resorts all day.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
CUBAN POLITICAL issue
Two Factions Are Arrayed One
Against the Other.
ELECTION OF A PRESIDENT
Under the Present Constitution Only
Men Who HIVE Served i'm the Rev
OIutionary Army Are Permitted
to Standardization of Prop
erty Owners and Civilians.

The Cuban problem still continues to
perplex the Administration. Each day
brings to light new phases of the situa-
ton, which promise TO cause trouble, and
the President has decided to act very
slowly and cautiously.
According to the statements Of those
close TO the President, no move toward
establishing q temporary form Of gov
eminent in Cuba will be made until the
evacuation of the Spanish troops has
been completed and absolute peace estab-
lished.
According to recent diplomatic advices,
which have been withheld by the War
Department, the Administration is like
ly to have more trouble with the hith-
erto conservative class of Cubans than
with the more radical revolutionists in
the army. The former class has changed
completely, now that peace and security
are assured, and Is preparing TO place
every obstacle in the way of establish
fishing a government of the people.
Those who composed this class are
known as the "annexationists.' and may
be expected to bend every energy to de-
feat the creation of a stable Cuban re-
public
The advices referred to have also de-
veloped the fact that the active revolu-
iionists and property holders are already
clashing bitterly over the proposed native
government A sympathy existed be-
tween the two classes so long as the one
was brayely struggling in the field, but
a feeling of resentment has sprung up
among the revolutionists against the
more wealthy elements, which, in turn,
respond with equal antipathy.
How the Cubans are going TO peace
fully elect a president is a question Of
great moment TO the Administration. The
elections are due to take place in Decem-
Der next, and il has been learned that
Gen. Garcia will oppose President Maso
for reelection to the office he now holds
The civilian and property holding classes
are bitterly opposed 10 Gen. Garcia, and
favor the conservatism of Maso. On the
other hand, the soldiers favor Garcia and
will undoubtedly elect him.
AS the constitution of the Republic
OF Cuba now reads, there is a clause
which provides that until the Spaniards
shall have evacuated the island only
those who are in the army, or have at
some time served in the army, may vote.
When the evacuation of the island by
the Spaniards shall have been accom-
plished. the administration in power at
the time is TO provide for a new cleo
ton, and the new officers shall frame
a new constitution.
This reading can only be construed to
mean that. so long as the present con-
stitution remains unchanged, only those
who are serving or have served in the
army may vote TO elect the new admin
istration. II America should intervene
60 provide the privilege of voting to the
civilian class, the result viii, it is
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
feared. be a repetition of South American

feared. be a repetition of South American
revolutions.
President Mckinley has expressed his
fears in this respect to those directly in
contact with him, and has stated that no
attempt win be made to establish an in
dependent form Of government on the isl
and for some time Powerful influences
are at work. it is claimed, creating dis
cord among the clashing elements on the
island. and it becomes more evident daily
that for a time the relations of Cuba TO
America will be similar TO those between
Egypt and Great Britain.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
GEORGE SIMMONS PROMOTED.
Made Chief Clerk of the IRE asEry
Stationery Department

Secretary Gage has promoted George
Simmons, who has been employed in the
stationery department of the Treasury
Department for a number of years to the
position of chief of that division.
The promotion is considered a we'll
merited one, and it is stated that had it
not been for political animosities in GER
tain quarters he would have been given
the position several years ago. when there
was an opening caused by the dismissal
of former Chief Sturtevant. Mr.. Simmons
has been in charge Of the special force
of clerks employed in connection with
the new bond issue His promotion viii
not cause him to leave this work at
present, but when he goes back TO the
Treasury Department ne will return with
new dignities.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
WILLIAM It. HOLLAND DEAD.
He Was the Private Secretary to
Senator Sullivan.

William T. Holland. living at No SIS
C Street northwest. was taken sick in
front of his home at 1 o'clock yesterday
afternoon and removed to the Emergency
Hospital, where he died at o'clock His
death was caused by a severe attack of
Brights disease, aggravated by sun
stroke.
Holland was native of Mississippi.
and has lived in this city for about nine
years He was quite wealthy at one time.
He was very intimate friend OF Sena-
tor Sullivan, of Mississippi, for whom
ne acted as private secretary. He was
married and had three children, living
with the mother. The authorities at
Jackson, Miss. his late home. have been
notified, and it is probable that the body
will be taken there for burial
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
SOLDIERS WRECK A HOME.
A San Francisco Man Asks for 81. OOo
Damages.

San Francisco, Aug. 2O.-Zaro l.
Thomas, whose home near the Preside
was badly wrecked by a mob OF soldiers
last Monday. has filed claim for 5000
with Brig. Gen. Miller.
This amount, he contends, is but lust
compensation for the damage done 70 his
property and for the injuries inflicted on
his wife and children by the Infatuated
soldiers, who were trying to gain pos
session OF his son 10 lynch him for striR-
ing a soldier in a barroOm brawI
Brig. Gen. Miller will consider the COM
plant.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
$500 Excursion TO the Sea- $500
shore via PennsylvRnia Railroad.

For Atlantic City. Cape May, Ocean
City and Sea Isle City. Tickets on sale
for II a. m. and 12:45 p. m. trains Fridays
and Saturdays until September 10, 1S9a
good to return until the following Tues
days, at rate of S., including transfer OF
passenger in Philadelphia, commencing
June "a
su.tu. &tha. m. mon. ed&frip.m. until Sept 10
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
Played with Powder.

George Priddy. living at No. 1900 Third
Street southeast, was severely burned
about the face while exploding can of
gunpowder on vacant lot between L and
M and Third and Fourth Street south
east, late yesterday afternoon. He was
taken to Providence Hospital.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
How BAGLEY Was KILLED
Story of the Cardenas Fight
by Lieut.. Bernadou.
ONE SHELL KILLED FIVE

The WinslOw's Stcaring Gear and
Smoke Stacks Were Shot Away
Bay-Hudson Came to the Rescue
and lowed Her Out of Range.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

The annual meeting of the Association
of Economic Entomologists which is now
being held in the building of the Natural
History Society, Boston. is attended by
a large delegation of scientists and gov
eminent experts from Washington.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

We met-twas in a crowd, and 1t gave
me pleasure, great as my content, to see
Heurich's Maerzen Beer before me.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-12
Monarch, Providence.
SHIPS TO SAT-

SfilE'S 10 SAIL.
Following is a revised schedule of
the cargo ships to sail from this port
Hemisphere. Sampson. Spencer &
Young. Hamburg. Aug 10
fhickah"miny. Furncss. Witty 4 Co.
tLtd). London. Aug. 16.
Amati. Funch. Edge & Co. Ham
burg. Aug. 20.
Rappahannock. Furness. Witty &.
Co (Ltd.). Liverpool. Aug. 2S.
APpomattoS. Furness. Witty & ca.
I-td). London, Aug 81
Hil!brook. Simpson. Spence 4 Young,
Rotterdam Aug. 80.
Strathcarron. Barber & Co. Ham
burg. Aug. 81.
st. Enoch. Funch. Edge & Co. Ant
werp Sept. 3,
Kanawha. F'urness. Witty & ca.
Ttd). Liverpool. Sept 5.
Manningtry. F'unch. Edge & CO..
Manchester. Sept. 10.
taridan Furness. Witty & Co.
I-tdo. Liverpool. Sept 10.
Grecnbrier. Furness. Witty & co
London. Sept. H.
sh"nand"ah. Furncss. Witty & Co.
'i.td). Liverpool. Sept. IA.
CaSiclventry. Fulch l.uyc e e.,
Manchester. Sept ~.
ne following ships are now on rout,
to this port and Hampton Roads:
Jane kels;ll. Madeira. july 70
Sandhill. Barry. July 30
Abendana. Barry july so
Ncwlyn. She,uS. Aug. 6.
Hilbrook Cardiff. Aug. 6.
chickah"miny. Furness. Witty & co
T-td0. London. July 2S.
APPROXIMATIONS. Furness. Witty & Co.
tLtd). London. Aug. L.
Ranpahannock. Furness, Witty e.
GO. d-tdo, Liverpool, Aug. G.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-12
TRIAL OF DIR. JAEGER.


Lady Gives Damaging Testimony
Against the Divine.
I:y Photography
LYNCHHURG. VA, aug 1l-Thc
trial of Or. y. jaeger bef"rt COURT
Of the Protestant Episcopal diocese Of
southern Virginia. was continued to-
day.
Dr. Baker, and oculist. Was The first
witness. and testified that DR.. Jaeger
had been under his care for what is
termed middle ear catarrh." Il prlctl-
naily ucurahle trouble. which might b.
increased ny continued excitement,
DIR. Jacger's ailmcnt would not neces-
sarly disable him from continuing the
trial, though it might excite him.
Mcssrs. l.. +. Shaner ana James Nc
Kinney. testified to their confidence in
he integrity of DR.. Jaeger.
Just before adjournment for tho
dinner hour. Dr. jaeger made n brief
statement AS TO his position and what
he expected to prove. After outlining
his case and relating its history in
some detail he closed by saying that. he
expected the gentlemen of the commit
Tee and MIR. Scott to apologize for the
charges that had been brought against
him.
At the afternoon session. the first
witness MAS Mrs. Lucy Page Wilmer
sister OF Or. l:iegcr's wifc, who read Il
statement ~of her experience with Or
Jaeger while She was connected With
tn" rninrcd orphan asylum.
Miss Ada Meade, of New York who
recently taught several months ut the
asylum under Or. Jaeger. was the last
witness Of the day. she declared Or.
Jaescr'S manner toward her had been
been exceedingly repuisive and dsu
Grecaic She stated. among other
things, that she had been compelled by
Dr. JacSnr's conduct to leave the asy
iunl, ANA she did So remaining ut the
home Of Or. John J. Floyd until DR.
Las lief, for h.. Sb.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-12
PoNTooNS FOUND LEAKING;

The return of the Merritt and Chap
man Wrcckins Expedition Wednesday
was something Of a surprise to the
Merritts as Well as others. Inquiry at
neadquarters brought out the fact that
me return was on account of the two
large pontoons having been found to
be leaking badly. Captain Seymour
states that they We're thought to be
perfectly tight when they started, but
mat when the fleet arrived off Body $
Island the hundred footers We're found
TO be leaking too badly to proceed
the steamer Plymouth was left be-
hlnu win the pontoons until they are
hauied out. caulked and made perfect
~ !lght The steamer Chapman, Cap
tam McLoud. with the two sixty foot
poi,tool's .hat came from New York,
and the schooner barge r. r. Sharn in
tow. sailed yesterday morning at 4
CLOCK anu barring accidents. will
continue the trip 10 Santiago.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-12
WYOMING REPUBLICANS.
Platform Endorses the Course of the
Administration.

Platform Endorses the Course of the
Administration.
tI>y Telcgraph.)
DOUGLASS. WYOMING. Aug IL
The Republican state convention after
two rccesses. was called to order at 80
inlttcc on resolutions rcatiiruIS in gen
"rnl terms the national declarations
made 1T st. Louis in 1876. The financial
plank is as follows:
The financial policy of the Republic
can party having br"ngh, prosperity to
the entire country and given us a
place among the nations of the earth.
ana enabled us to conduct successfully
foreign war. we unhesitatingly rc;,f-
firm the financial plank of the platform
as EXPRESSED by the national corv-n ion
at ST. Louis
The platform endorses the twin
measure of The Republican PARTY. pro
lection and prosperity" approves the
DlnSl"y tariff law. supports the adj
!hinlsiration in it's Vigorous prosecution
OF the war against Spain. praises tho
t"untrY's heroes. approves Hawaiian
annexation and favurs the cons tructjo
"i me Nicarasuan canal. Upon terri
torial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT the platform
says:
Ne congratulate the country that
president Mckinley is fully able to
pursue a policy upon the declaration OF
Peace With Spain which viii at once
MAINTAIN the dignity and honor of our
nation. and bring prosperity 10 the is
lands which will come under our con-
troll or protection"
f"lioWinS The adoption of the plat
form. f. w Mondcn. for Congress ana
''cforest Richardson. for governor
We're nominated by reclamation.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-12
.aMAsH nMuaSAa,
ls.au,,. OF mo aooond Day os tho L,
a. w. Meet,
sI,.,l.s-~ ,,,,,

lt.au.,s OF ;;o second Day os tho L,
a. w. Meet
cEr Tcles,raph.)
INDIANAPOLIS. IND, Aug. Ii
More record breaking and more sem
sational finishes marked the second day
of the national meet of the L. A. w.
One serious accident knocked Ar
thur Gardner out of the final of the
and nearly placed pfucky Bill Martin
horse de combat.
This happened at the close of the
second heat of the contest. Gardiner
could not ride in the great final. and
Martin did ride to show his pluck
From sixty yards he gained fourth,
leading the back bunch over the tape
Bald. Freeman. Becker and Cooper
followed Martin, who took his hands
off the bars and set up to relieve his
finish. After encircling the track part
way he dismounted, for he could not
ride any further. Martin was the hero
of the meet for he came out as badly
4 cut and Jared man as has been seen
on the track this year.
Fred j. Costello. the st. Louis ANA
teur. who qualified today for the great
fivc-'nile handicap, took the handicap.
with Maya. Of Erie, second and l.. S.
Hall of Philadelphia, third. The same
trio made the back mark men look
foolish in the third heat by working
together and keeping out of the way.
Owing TO the withdrawal of Gardiner.
Bald went from scratch alone. his great
rival, kooper. having twenty yards
The race WAS Il pretty one, but the
generosity of the Handicapped toward.
the eX-:llnateu who has beaten Pea
body. in giving him $50 yards, enabled
the limit men to prevail and to prevent
the back men closing in the time they
Gu, out Bald finished fifth in 400, a
new handicap record by nine and four
fifth seconds He broke it also in the