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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-26
LEE IN TAMPA.
lie is Given Warm WeIcome-Con
fcrs with General Shaftcr.

fcrs with General Shaftcr.
TAMPA. FLA. May 25.-Maior-General
Fitzhuch Lee, accompanied by Colonel
Curtis Guild and his stan. arrived in
Tampa tonight and established tempo-
rary headquarters at the Tampa Bay Ho-
tel General Lee mad nothing to say on
the general situation
1.-THE fact IS" said he. II have not seen
a paper for two days and don't know
what has happened All ] know is that
/ was sent here from Washington 20 take
command OF the seventh army corps
General Lee and General Shafter had
quite an extended conference during the
evening. I'm which the situation here was
fully explained to General Lee. T0-mor-
row will be spent by the latter in in
speeding the different camps Of the vol
untecr troops IN and around Tampa. all
OF which regiments will be embraced In
the Seventh army corps.
General Lee was given an enthusiastic
reception when nc appeared in the gem
cral rcceptiOn-room OF the Tampa Bay
Hotel. He was instantly surrounded by
a crowd OF army officers and friends. but
he smiingly turned first TO the pretty
Cuban women the wives and daughters
OF prominent refugees who were anxious
20 greet lin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-26
Locating Camp.

PENSACOLA. FLA. May 25.-Maior-
General Coppinger remained here until
noon to-day. Tie spent the morning with
his staff locating the ground at Magnolia
Bluff for the location Of camps for about
ten thousand troops. Wells will be sunk
at once TO give am abundant supply of
pure drinking water.
Magnolia Bluff is about one mile east
of this city. IS nearly one hundred feet
above the bay and IS one OF the finest
locations for an encampment TO be found
IN the country.
A few years ago General Luce landed
the marines and sailors Of the North At
lantic squadron and kept them in camp
there nearly two weeks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-26

ing war and Of the last five months
record. make bold to advance a similar
claim for our country. The head Of 10
government IN modern times has strvcn
for peace with honor more maniuly'
more cOuragcously and pcrsistcntly than
William Mckinley.
but war Is upon as. We are not dis
GUESSING what might have been. 10 Is "a
situation. not theory. that confront
US. Whether We arc right or wrong, az
any rate We are az war for our conNlc-
tions and must face the future. whether
we like ~ or not. We cannot exert, we
cannot possess our power, and evadc JUS
responsibilities. whether IN Cuba or the
Philippines. .,
"But we shall have an alliance OF an
Europe against us protest the timorous.
That IS "a Spanish story, and when You
analyzc ~ there will be no hostile aih-
lnrc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-26
TO
ATTACK CERVERA
commune from First Pagc)


as yet what form this action viii as
sumo.
"Rumors that n battle has already oc-
Cured are officially denied.
Great importance IS attributed 20 the
latest news from the philippines re-
speeding the Spanish plan OF moDiilz@-
tiOn."
CONFIRMATION FROM CERNEltA.
LONDON. May pa special dispatcn
from Madrid via Biarritz, says: There
has been an active exchange OF ois-
patches between the government and the
authorities at Havana and san Juan oe
Porto Rico on the subject Of sending coai
and provisions 20 Santiago de CUBA.
It is alleged that Admiral Cervera mas
wired confirming the report that santiago
de Cuba is cut of from communication
with the interior by strong bands or IN
surgents and that IN consequence coal
and provisions are getting scarce and
dear.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-26

A somewhat reckless youth who had
enlisted for the war ami had spent his
time in camp IN writing home for money.
finally sent this telegram as "a Clincher"
Father: Leg shot of in sham battle.
send an funds you can.
To this the old man replied:
son: Don't know your number. but
wooden leg goes TO you by express n
doesn't NJ get camp carpenter 10 plane 70.
owe. All well acre. Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-26
Saw Red. White and Blue in the Sky.

NEVADA. MO. May l2.-About noon
to-day the southeastern heavens present
cd the sublimest OF spectacles. Athwart
the sky three distinct hands Of brilliant
colOrs extended from the meridian TO the
horizon, one red. one blue. and one
white. phenomenal, but exact reproduc-
tions OF the national colors. Hundreds
OF people noticed the somewhat start
ling spectacle. u was simply the flag
painted in the sky, II was not rain
bow. though doubtless produced from
similar causes-St Louis Republic
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-26
c. AND O, SUNDAY OUTING TO OLD
POINT, OCEAN VIEW AND NOR
FOLK.

Leaves Richmond every Sunday with a
parlor car at $50 A. NJ Arrives Old
Point 10:30 ocean View ll:l5. and Nor
folk 1876 A. NJ.
ONE DOLLAR FOR THE ROUND TRIP.
First-ciass comforts and attractions on
c. a. o. outings Ocean View Hotel now
open Returning. leave Old Point l.S0
p. NJ, arrive Ia Richmond $50 p. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-26
ANeero launched.

ATLANTA. GA. May IA special "a
the Constitution from Donaldsonvilla
Ca. says:
Dock oliver, a negro. twenty years "a
axe. has been bnched here for an at
tempted assault UPON Mrs. Robart Drake
white woman. liying -FOUR miles from
here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-26

SAN FRANCISCO. May 25.-5 ?. NJ
The Philippine relief expedition has just
sailed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-26
CONSTITUTE A
SECOND RESERVE


would leave tonight was specifically de-
MED, although It is probable the COM
manding General will leave for the South
at an early day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-26

directors Of the Merchants Bank yester-
day.
Mr.. T. A. Cheatham, a prominent drug
gist OF Macon, is in the city, a delegate TO
the Grand Lodge Of odd Fellows.
Mr. G. A. Nell cashier Of the Athens
Savings Bank, and wife, were the guests
Of the De Soto yesterday. They will spend
several weeks at Tybee. Mr.. Nell Is a
former Savannah boy and this is his first
visit here since his departure eighteen or
twenty years ago. The Improvements and
progress made by the city since that time
were a great surprise to him.
Capt James Manning, formerly superIn-
tendent of water works of this city, and
one of the best known mechanical engi-
neers In the country, Is now in charge of
the engines and machinery Of the Con
sumers Electric Light and Street Railroad
Company Of Tampa, Fla. During the late
war Capt. Manning commanded company
OF the Twenty-second Battalion, Georgia
Artillery, G. 8. A., and after its close was
the head of one Of the largest machine
shop firms Of this city. He was appointed
superintendent of the city water works
without solicitation on his part and was in
charge during the construction of the pres
ent plant which supplies the city with wa
ter Not being politician and much to
the regret Of many of his fellow citizens
who recognized his worth and ability he
lost his position in the factional political
shuttle which took place about three years
ago The company with which Capt Man.
nlng is now engaged Is TO be congratulated
in securing his services
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-26
BOYS IN THE SWIM.
Continued from First Page.

ed at these springs, and the water will be
run to all parts of the camp.
Gen. Joe Wheeler, commanding the cav
airy corps, visited Tampa to-day and in
spected the First and Tenth Regiments at
the camp located at that place. He was
very much pleased with the location and
it is understood that he is now arranging
to send the Third, Sixth and Ninth Cav
airy from Tampa and Port Tampa to
Lakeland so as to have all the cavalry
regiments together.
Every suspicious character around the
city is being picked up by the army Off
GERS and the police. Every time one is ar
rested the newspaper correspondents an
nounce that another spy has been captur-
ed. In nearly every instance the susplc-
ious character has been released after in
vestigation, for it is shown that they are
not spies.
Not half enough summer uniforms for
troops now stationed here have arrived
but it is expected that all of the soldiers
viii be provided with these uniforms be-
fore the army starts to Cuba.
Several newspaper men have been for
hidden the use OF the wires for sending
out matter prohibited by censor.
Religious meetings are conducted in all
of the camps twice each day and the sol
diers are lnanifesting great interest.
Thousands attend each service.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-26
LOCAL Personal.

Mr.. ]. d. stetson of Macon is at the De
Soto.
Rev. c. s. Words has returned to Col
umbus.
Mr.. James NJ. Dixon left yesterday af-
ternoon for Tampa
Miss May King returned 20 Brunswick
yesterday afternoon.
Rev Thomas Thompson of Tennille is
in the city for a few days.
Paul Cunningham and Harrie Spauldlng
of Marietta are at the Pulaski.
George NJ. Trenholm Is over from Char-
lesion and is stopping at the De Soto.
Mayor Meldrim went to Darien yester-
day to attend Mcintosh superior Court.
Messrs. ]. X. Kenny and j. H. Dozier
of Athens are registered at the Screven.
Lieut. Louis 3. Craig, Engineer Corps
U. S. ~. was in the city yesterday on his
way to Key West.
Mr.. Ellin Osborne has returned from
Baltimore, where he has been attending
the Baltimore Medical College.
Mr.. S. =. Hamilton has so far recovered
from his recent severe Illness that he was
able to attend the regular meeting of the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-26
WHIPPED BY A MOB.
Death of a Prisoner DiscIoses Evil
dences of Much CrfminaJitv

Death of a Prisoner DiscIOses Evil
dences of Much CrfminaIity.
Anderson S. c., May 25.-A sensation
was created today by the death of Ell
bert Harris, a negro confined in the coun-
ty jail here. He was brought from Iva, in
this county, last Friday.
Coroner Nance summoned a jury and
held an inquest. A. w. Mccullough, sworn,
said: Il am a constable under ]. T. Jack
son. I started with Ebert Harris to An
derson last Friday. After travelling some
two or three miles, was met by a party
and the negro was taken away from me.
L could not tell how many were in the
party-pTobably twenty. They told me to
wait and they would return him in about
an hour mani don't know who he
was-came up and told me to drive around
on the other side of The road, and 1 would
lind him. / drove there, found him ana
brought him TO jail, and left him with
Mr.. Green. The negro was lying on the
ground when l found him. He said he
had been whipped.
The coroner's jury returned the verdict
that deceased came to his death from the
effects of wounds inflicted by unknown
parties.
An interview with Constable McCul-
Tough brought forth that on Wednesday
night last E. H. Simpsons gin house was
burned. Suspicion fell on Ebert Harris,
with his father and half-brother, who are
now in Jail. A search of their house re-
vealed startling things. Five or six guns
belonging to various people, railroad tick
cts and other articles duplicating them IN
the burning of the depot at Iva some time
ago and damning evidences of participa-
ton in the burning of the postoffice and
other buildings were found
Gilbert Harris was a negro about IS years
of age
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-26
WAR RILI DEBATE.
MIR. Daniel Wants the Dcmocra tie
Amendments Adopfcd.


Washington, May 25.-Late this after
noon Mr.. Allison of Iowa, in charge Of the
war revenue billin the Senate. endeavored
70 secure unanimous consent that final
vote on the measure be. taken on Saturday
next before adjournment. Mr.. Teller of
Colorado objected.
MIR. Daniel of Virginia. in reiteratine Mr.
Teller's objection, sounded the first note
OF delay against the measure that has been
heard since the debate upon it began. He
declared sthat there was no emergency
which required the immediate passage Of
the bill and frankly announced that if
certain provisions of the BIZ put into it
by Democrats on the finance committee
were not agreed to by the Senate he would
offer some amendments to the measure
that would probably precipitate debate. He
strongly lntimated, too that if The war
should not be prolonged it might not be
necessary to provide so much revenue as
the pending bill would raise and he tndi-
cated desire TO await developments that
IN all likelihood is close at hand. before
passing upon the bill chat meant so much
to the people as this one.
Speeches on the general features of the
pending bill were delivered to-day by Mr..
stewart, Popuhst of Nevada, Mr.. Allen.
Populist of Nebraska, and Mr.. Gallery.
Democrat, of louisiana
Before the revenue bill was taken up
this morning the pension deficiency ap-
preparation bill was passed. Ii carried
nearly 100000 A joint resolution was
adopted directing the secretary of war to
report toeCongress plans for the improve
ment of Tampa Bay, Fla
AT o'clock the Senate went into ex-
ecuuve session, and then adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-26
THE OREGoS's ARRIVAL.
Her Four Hundred and Eighty Wen
in Good Spirits and Health.
delayed in Transmission.)

delayed in Transmission.)
Jupiter, Fla, May %, 2:45 a. m, via
jacksonville, Fla, May 25-The battleship
Oregon, after her long and perilous voy-
age Of 1900 miles, is now safely anchored
off Jupiter light
Her entire complement of men, officers
and crew. numbering 49, are all in good
health and fine spirits.
Capt Clark is enthusiastic in praise OF
his magnificent ship, and the promptness
and enthusiasm of his men.
There were many times, after the Ore
gon left Bahia, when wreaths of smoke
were seen on the horizon by day, or lights
were seen by night, that the Oregon's
men thought a fight was at hand. Cen
eral quarters were called at such times
and the order was invariably responded to
with a promptness and good will thai
would have warmed the cookies of an old
fighters heart.
Capt. Clarke's orders however, prevented
him from speaking unknown passing craft.
hence he held no communication with any
ship at sea between Bahia and Jupiter
Ensign Johnston was the first of the
Oregon's crew to set foot upon United
States soil since the Oregon left San Fran
cisco.
Seven lusty scamen, namely, Johns Lar
sen, Furlong, Haslik, PABLO Doherty and
Ausseresse, rowed the ensign ashore in "A
gig. They brought 10 the International
Ocean Telegraph Company important com
munications to be transmitted to Washing.
ton.
They had also telegram from Lieut..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-26

of the leading citizens Of this city-a man
of the very highest standing ana caracter
in the community-Samuel L. Black, May
or of Colum bus Ohio.
The old saying "a prophet is not without
honor save in his own country" does not
hold true Of DR.. E4artman's great catarrh
acknowledgements Pe-ru-na is IN great
repute not only in Columbus, where it is
made, but in the county and state The
city officials, county officials and state Of
ficials of Ohio have given Pe-ru-na the
convey. 1t is the greatest known catarrh
remedy 1t cures catarrh wherever loca-
ted
Send for a free copy Of DR. Hartman's
latest book on catarrh. Sent to any adj
dress by The Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacture
ing Company, Columbus, Ohio.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-26
A BRILLIANT wEDDING.
Mr.. william Butt and Miss Elizabeth
Doughty Married

Augusta, Ca, May ga brilliant social
event tonight was the marriage of Miss
Elizabeth Moncreiffe Doughty 10 Mr.. Will
lam Melmond Butt. at the home Of the
brides parents, DR.. and Mrs. william
Doughty. The ceremony was performed
by DR.. w. b. stradey of Atlanta, former
ly pastor OF st. Johns Church OF this city,
of which the BRIDES family are members.
A very large reception and elegant we'd
ding supper followed the ceremony. Guests
were from Georgia and Carolina, Atlanta,
Macon and Savannah. each. being hand
somely represented. Fhe bride and groom
left via Atlanta for New York at 1870
O'Clock.
Miss Doughty was one Of the handsom-
est and most popular Of Augustus young
society women, and Mr.. Butt Is popular
both in business and in social circles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-26
MILITARY FUNERAL AT TAMPA.
George Weitzel, of the Sixth Cavalry
Drowned While Bathing.

Tampa, Fla, May 25.-The first military
funeral over the body of regular of
the United States army troops at Tampa
took place this afternoon. 1t was the fu-
neral of George Weitzel, private in Troop
G, Sixth United States Cavalry. who was
drowned while in bathing Tuesday night.
The coffin was wrapped in the national
colors and placed on an army wagon. 1t
was covered with flowers contributed by
comrades and ladies. The Fifth regimen
tai band headed the procession and the
entire troop followed their comrade to
the grave which was in Woodland ceme-
terry Behind the wagon containing the
body was the horse of the dead cavalry
man. The funeral services were conduct
ed by Chaplain Bateman of the Sixth Cav
airy. After the services the regulation
volleys were fired over the grave and taps
were sounded. A large number of citizens
and soldiers from other commands attend
ed the funeral.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-26
- - - ----
MANY WANT FIREMEN's JOBS.
Commissioners Say They VIII BE
Careful I'm Their Selections.


Careful I'm Their Selections.
Applicants are besieging the fire COM
missioners for the vacancies now in the
department. There are about ten appli-
cant5 for each vacancy. No selections will
be made, however until the regular meet
ing OF the commissioners, the first Tues
day IN June
r Great care will, of course, be taken in
the selections for the reason there is an
important change, ii Is desired to effect
This IS the insurance advance on business
property, the effect of which has already
proven greatly detrimental to agents in
savannah. Many business men with large
holdings are placing their insurance else
where, since they can get better rates rnan
mere. The more desirable property is this
class for the reason II Is written in
amounts that count for something
To bring about the desired result for
mer demands of the Southeastern Tariff
Association may have to be compiled with
When the advance was made the associa-
ton plainly said the condition under which
II should be abrogated were reforms Ia
the fire department, which was claimed to
be deficient in many respects. If this
claim is sull pressed as the condition of
abrogating the rate increase on business
property, the insurance interests may
bring influence to bear TO have the as
sociation's demands complied with. II is
certain the matter Is having its effect,
which the agents are beginning more than
ever TO realize. They are very anxious
that something be done, knowing that
once their patrons leave 1t is difficult TO
get them back when the company writ
ing the insurance is Offering every in
ducement to hold it.
1t is generally understood the commits
sioners consider their most important duty
to be an understanding with the tariff os-
ISOLATION. Some understanding looking 70
a settlement of differences by which
cheaper insurance can be had, will doubt
less be striven for. 1t is believed the as
sociaton's claims as to the fire DEPART
ment are about the same as they were at
first.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-26

Austin Davis to be transmitted to his
mother. who lives in Atlanta, telling her
the good news of the safe arrival of the
ship
The Morning News correspondent talked
with the crew of the gig and Ensign John
sion, and learned from them of the ships
remarkable cruise and her present condi-
ton. She is now fit to go into battle.
There Is not even a strained nut or a
slack screw aboard.
The ship now lies about four miles off
the lighthouse, and is riding easily at an
Choir.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-26
MCPHERSON TROOPS TO MOVE.
A Thousand Men VIII Leave for the
PHILIPPINES Friday.


Atlanta, Ga, May 25-The departure of
recruits to the front win begin to-mor-
row when 700 men will leave Fort Nc
Pherson, the general recruiting rendez-
vous, for Tampa. These men will report
to Gen. Shafter and be assigned to the
different regiments now in camp there.
They are fully clothed, but lack equip
ment, which they will receive on reaching
Florida.
On Friday 1000 of the newly initiated
men will leave Atlanta for San Francisco.
They have volunteered for service in the
Philippines.
The department of the Gulf has been
endeaVoring to get these men started for
several days, but a lack of clothing fas
delayed their departure. Their uniforms
are expected tomorrow and the men viii
start for the coast the day following. The
recruits are a fine looking body of mea
and set about their duties with a cheer
fitness which is surprising TO old army
officers.
The departure of these men will tend IN
a great measure TO relieve the conges-
ton of the past three or four days caused
by lack of facilities at the post The
quartermaster and commissary branches
of the department Of the Gulf have been
taxed TO their utmost in equipping volun-
teers from this section OF the country, and
10 have 1900 raw recruits without change
of clothing or any rations thrown on them
seriously handicapped the department.
There was some complaint from the re-
cruts on account Of inadequate cooking
facilities, but the capacity of the Kitchens
has been recently quadrupled and no fur
Their trouble is anticipated. The recruits
continue 10 arrive at the rate of 900 a
day, but as soon as clothing and equip
ment can be had for them they will be
sent to the various regiments for when
they are intended.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-26
HISTORIC RAILROAD CASE.
Decision Rendered in Augusta south
ern's Condemnation Proceedings.

DECISION henuereu IN Augusta south
ern's Condemnation Proceedings.
Augusta, Ga. May 25.-Judge f. H Cal
laway, in the Superior Court, has render
ed his decision in the case of the Augusta
Southern Railroad against the Augusta
and Savannah Railroad, in which the
former sought to condemn the right of
way OF the latter along the stretch of
track which lies south of Gwinnett street
and extending as far as the old glass
works. It is here that the tracks of the
two roads run parallel
The history of the case dates back sew
eral years, and at the time of the first
filing of the case, there was considerable
interest in the question. An order was
passed in the above stated case July G.
1885, overrulng the demurrer filed by the
Augusta Southern Railroad Company and
consolidating with this cause the condem-
nation proceedings instituted by the Au-
gusta Southern RAILROAD Company against
the Augusta and Savannah Railroad Com
pany. The cause then came on to be heard
April D. 1898, when counsel for the
Augusta Southern Railroad filed
a general motion to dismiss
the petition, and counsel for the Augusta
and Savannah Railroad filed a motion TO
dismiss the condemnation proceedings,
which latter motion was Joined in by
counsel for the Central of Georgia Rail-
way Company. After hearing argument
the court reserved it's decision.
The motion to dismiss the petition is
refused and the same is hereby over
ruled. The first section of said motion
is not sustained because the court is Of
the opinion that the facts in reference
thereto are not sufficiently admitted in
the pieadings to authorize the court to
pass thereon upon a mere motion. The
third and fourth ground of the motion
is sustained and said condemnation pro-
ceedings are hereby dismissed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-26

SAILORS INJURED BY A NEGRO.
Attack UnprOvoked, and One VIII
Probably Die

Key West, Fla, May 25.-Two sailors
Were attacked by a negro named Kitchen
iast night and one of them will probably
one of his injuries. One OF the sailors is
william Cairne from the United States
gunboat Morrill, He was sitting in front
OF saloon, when the negro came up and
hred at aim With a Winchester rifle, in
nicting a severe scalp wound.
Cairne's companion, who belongs on the
Hudson, came up and the negro struck
nm over the head. inhicting a serious
wound
The Negroes attack was wholly unpro
Voked. The sheriff and a posse are after
him.