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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-01-07

The Union Pacific Railway has reduced
the time from five to four days a week in
the shops at Laramie. Wyo., and cut saI-
aries 80 pes cent. The men get Q twenty
days holiday !ay Oh. Business on the
road has fallen Of 40 per cent
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-01-07

The copyright department is a most i'm
portant branch Of the Government, and
indicates an enormous increase in literary,
and musical compositions and in desiensl
which are susceptible to copyright. In:
1870 the number of copyrights grantedi
was 1921: in 1880, 2O,6SG; in 1890. 42.-t
75s; in 1896, 72,47O.
The recent report of the Comptroller of.
the Currency shows that the savings.
banks of the United States are mostly
confined to the northeastern section of the.
country. Nearly 80 per cent of the num-,
Der of hanks and amount of deposits in
represented by New York and New Ep.
land.
The committee appointed by the Society
Of the Army of the Tennessee to secure
the erection of a to Gen.
George B. Mcclellan ut Washington has.
held its first meeting and elected .Adjt
Gen. Ruggles chairman.
Ink erasers are not allowed in either the
| Wal OF the Navy Department except un-
der the direction Of q chief of bureau, and
no n is allowed to erase an entry in my
| official record book without explanations
and express permission.
The sale Of postage stamps for the last
quarter Of tho year 1897 wa the lareat
In the history Of The country.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-01-07
WHAT 1897 HAS SEEN.
RECORD OF THE IMPORTANT
EVENTS OF THE YEAR.
Greco.rurkish War and the Cuban
Insurrection-The Great Strike in
the Coal Fields-Political Changes Of
Twelve Months.
A Chronological Table.

The year 1897 has been, it might be said,
almost a commonplace one, since its com
mencement, that is, no events Of over.
whelming moment have taken place, but
there has been no dearth Of important
occurrences. The war between Turkey
and Greece, the struggle for freedom in
Cuba, the costly and long-drawn-out
strike in the Ohio and Pennsylvania coal
fields, the change Of national administra-
ton, the enactment Of the Dingley tariff
law, the disastrous spring foods in the
Mississippi valley and autumn fires in the
West and Northwest, and the epidemic of
yellow fever in the Southern States are
clearly not matters Of small importance
in the history of the world. The year has
been m unusual one from the fact that
but few men Of really great reputation
have passed from the stage of their earth
ly labors; their number can be computed
upon the fingers Of the two hands.
The most important events Of the year
are recorded below in the order of their
occurrence:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-28
ADJOURNMENT TILL DECEMBER.
No Quorum at Meeting OF Demo
cratic Congregational Caucus.

WASHINGTON, June 2T.-The post
poned meeting OF the Democratic caucus
adjourned TO December tonight. with
out disposing OF the resolutions intro
duced by Mr.. Bailey. and amended by
SIR. McRae. of Arkansas. proposing TO
make future action Of Democratic
caucuses binding upon all participants.
The resolutions were perfected last Mon
day night. but after debate. a vote was
deferred until tonight. When the caucus
met this evening. Mr.. Richardson having
gone TO Tennessee, Mr.. Mcclure. OF Cali
fornia. presided.
A vote upon the resolutions was taken
and resulted AZ for and against them.
Mr.. Lewis, OF Washington. made the
point Of no quorum, which the result
sustained
1t was manifest that no quorum would
be present this session, and on motion
Of Mr.. Bailey. an adjournment was taken
to the FIRST Saturday after the first Mon
day In December, when. under the con-
tinung order for the previous question,
a vote will be taken upon the resolutions
They declare that gil participants In
Democratic causes shall be bound by
their action. except when the action Is
opposed 20 the action Of q members dis
trict convention, or to his personal
pledges.
The opposition to the resolutions either
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-28
CHANCE FOR NEGRO TROOPS.
Bill Looking to Special Enlistment
of CoIored Militia.

WASHINGTON, June 2.-Representa-
tive Hull, of Iowa. to-day introduced Il
bin ito provide auxiliary volunteers" for
the occupation and defence OF any Islands
or other territory that may come under
the control OF the United States. The bill
involves only colored volunteers. and is
framed at their individual request. 1t
directs the President TO call on the Gov
ernors of the States and Territories and
the Commissioners Of the District OF Co
lumbia 10 furnish and forward at once,
TO such place as he may select and desig-
nate. all OF the military organizations of
those States and Territories and that
District who became citizens by operation
OF the fourteenth amendment 10 the Con-
stitution, the ranks 10 be filled by re-
cruitment or otherwise to the maximum
strength now required for the regular
army. The bill applies only TO the colored
militia. and is framed to meet complaints
that the oolored people afe being ignored
In the enlistment OF troops. 1t contem-
plates three years service. All field and
staff officers are to be appointive by the
President. and no officer ineligible for en-
listment In the ranks shall be eligible for
appointment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-28

than had been noticed on the streets du-
ring the earlier pare of the night ire
congregated at different points near the
jail. On Sycamore street men are sitting
on the sidewalk, and In Jail alley. where
the largest crowd was seen, Il was dis
persed by Sheriff Watson.
The Dispatch correspondent found
Sheriff Watson at the Jail this morning.
and in reply to a question as 10 whether
he expected an effort would be made TO
take his prisoner CMorton) out OF jail,
replied that he did not anticipate any
trouble at ALL"
While the feeling is extremely bitter
the better element OF the crowds Is in
favor of letting the law take its course.
and is confident that Morton will meet
the penalty he so justly deserves.
crowd of about fifty. who were stand
ing in front OF the Index-Appeal Build
ing, has just been dispersed The one
thing that is lacking is a leader. The diff
ferent crowds do not seem to be acting
under any preconoeived plan, and al
seem to be waiting for some one to take
the initiative. Yet, while the gatherings
are not diminishing. IL can be stated al
most beyond fear Of contradiction that
no attempt will be made tonight 10
lynch Morton. The authorities are well
prepared TO formidsbly resist any at
tempt, and as they are informed OF the
action OF each crowd. they will be sble
to successfully combat any outbreak.
PETERSBURG, VA, June 28.-(Special.)
A. MAT this hour. 2 o'clock the crowd
has entirely disappeared from Sycamore
street. 1t is rumored that at 2.30 the
electric lights all over the city will DO
put out and dash will be made for the
jail. Judge Mullen, OF the Hastings
Court, Is at present nj the city Jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-28
In ROPES SHADOW.
THREATS OF LYNCHING WEST
MoRELAND's MURDERER.
PETERSBURG IS GREATLY EXCITED
Crowds Gather About the Jail-AI
the Police on Duty in the station
House-What the Authorities Have
to Say.
to Say.

PETERSBURG, VA, June T.-(specisl.)
Mr.. George II. Westmoreland. who was
shot by Robert Morton. at West-End
Park on Saturday evening, particulars
OF which have been published in this
correspondence, died this morning about
7 o'clock at his home, on west High
street. He sank into stupor soon after
being shot, and grew steadily worse
until death came. His physician saw that
death was inevitable from the first. The
ball entered the left forehead just above
the eve and tore through the brain,
lodging in the back part Of the head. A
portion of the brain oozed through the
wound.
Mr.. Westmoreland was about p years
of age, and leaves a young wife, after
a short and happy married life. His
parents and brothers reside here. He
was a young man Of fine character and
very popular with all who knew him.
His death. under the circumstances has
aroused much sympathy in the commu-
nifty. as we'll as considerable feeling and
excitement.
Early last night the City Sergeant re-
ceiyed information, from indirect sources,
that an attempt might be made by force
10 take the murderer from the Jail and
lynch him. Accordingly. proper pre-
cautions were taken to prevent such an
act. The Sergeant and his deputies were
prepared for the movement, IL 1t ma
tured, and the Chief of Police and large
force OF the corps were early at the jail.
A considerable crowd of people did as
senble on the Courthouse Square and in
the streets in the vicinity Of the Jail.
They were very orderly, but no threats
OF violence against the prisoner were
heard, though it is believed their inten-
ton was to revenge the murder OF Mr..
Westmoreland. Wise counsels, however,
prevailed, and at a late hour the crowd
gradually dispersed. 10 was not until
about O'Clock that the police force
were withdrawn.
At 1870 o'clock tonight the streets are
as calm as usual. 1t was rumored that a
second attempt at lynching Morton would
be made tonight, but as every precsu-
ton has been taken to prevent this, II
il thought that the idea has been aban-
doned. In the early part OF the night
crowds gathered at various street corners
and discussed the murder. but every
speech calculated to incite the crowd was
promptly checked by the police. All Of
the police are at the station-house and
the Jail, and the streets leading thereto
are being carefully patrolled. and crowds
warned TO move on.
1t is probable that Judge Muller may
be asked to have special grand jury
summoned to indict Morton. and thereby
give him an early trial. Some citizens
favor this course.
Coroner Leigh and jury held an In
quest over the body OF Mr.. Westmore-
land late this afternoon. and a verdict
OF death at the hands Of Robert Morton
was rendered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-28


medal OF honor be presented to Lieuten-
ant Newcomb, silver medal Of honor 10
each of his officers and a bronze medal
OF honor to each member Of his crew
who served with him at Cardenas.
COMMANDER HODGSON.
ut will be remembered that Congress,
by appropriate action, recognized the
several commanders of ships-of-war for
their services in the battle OF Manila,
May /, 1898.
THE commander OF the revenue-cutter
Hugh McCulloch, present and in active
cooperation with the fleet under Commo-
dore Dewey on that occasion (by execu-
tive order. under the provisions OF sec
ton N57 Revised Stat1tes). is the only
commander of a national ship to whom
promotion or advancement was not and
could not be given, because he held the
highest rank known to the revenue-cutter
service.
81 now recommend that in recognition
of meritorious services Captain Daniel B.
Hodgson, United States revenue-cutter
service, who commanded the Hugh Nc
Culloch at the battle OF Manila chat OIL
Ger being now in the 63d year Of his age,
and having served continuously thirty
seven years., be placed under permanent
waiting orders on the retired list OF the
revenue-cutter service, at the full duty
pay of his grade"
PROMOTION OF POWELL.
The President also sent the special
nomination of Naval-Cadet Joseph w.
Powell 10 be advanced two numbers.
land TO be an ensign in the navy, for ex-
traordinary heroism while in charge OF
the steam launch which accompanied the
collier Merimac for the purpose of rescu-
ing her gallant force when that vessel
was. under the command Of Naval-Con-
structor Hobson. run into the mouth Of
the harbor Of Santiago. Cuba, on the Sd
instant and dexterously sunk in the chan
al
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-28
GOES TO JOIN GyNERAL LEE.
General Hasbrouck Leaves 10 Take
Charge of brigade.

Brigadier-General II. c. Hasbrouek,
who has recently been commandant at
Fortress Monroe. passed through the city
last night en- route for Jacksonville, where
he has been ordered 10 report 10 General
Fitzhugh Lee to-day
General Hasbrouek is most agreeable
gentleman and fine soldier. He made
a reputation as an Indian fighter and was
brave officer In the civil war. He Is
held In high esteem in army circles.
The assignment Of General Hasbrouck
70 Lees Army Corps is an exceedingly
agreeable one 10 all interested When he
was az West Point General Lee was his
instructor in riding and other subjects
AS soon as General Lee was advised OF
the order he telegraphed an expression Of
his pleasure 10 General Hasbrouck.
II Is quite likely that the two Virginia
regiments will be under the command Of
this officer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-28
SALE OF wAa-TAx STAMPS.
Collector Brady's Rulings-The In
surance Companies.

The new revenue stamps are expected
to reach Collector Brady's office to-day.
and they will be put on sale tomorrow
morning. The office is daily besieged with
people who come directly within the scope
OF the law. asking for information as TO
Its various provisions, and though In the
last few weeks macy exceptions have been
taken 10 Colonel Brady's rulings, he mas
Invariably been sustained by the depart
ment in Washington.
DOCUMENTARY, PROPRIETARY
STAMPS.
The following notice was issued yester-
day afternoon:
Collectors Office,
Richmond. Va. June q, 1898
Sale u Documentary and Proprietary In
ternal-Revenue Stamps.
Postmasters. banks, trust companies
Insurance agents, drugstores cigar
stands, merchants, clerks Of courts, or
any other person desiring 10 sell to the
public, can buy these internal-reyenue
stamps OF the Collector at his Office in
Richmond and at the stamp deputy col
Iectors Office at the custom-hOuse. at
Petersburg, and at Norfolk, on and after
July l. 1885. When purchased in quanti-
ties OF 500 or more In value at one time
a discount Of / per centum is allowed.
Persons desiring TO use these stamps
when they cannot get Il single stamp Of
the right denomination to cover the
stamp-tax as required by law, may use
two or more stamps for that purpose.
JAMES ID. BRADY.
Collector.
TAX ON INSURANCE COMPANIES.
The following paragraphs are contained
in a circular just issued by an insurance
company, with the head office in this city:
After July /. 1898. United States war
tax stamp will have TO be affixed 10 each
policy equivalent TO one-half Of ! per
cent. on the amount OF the premium. The
amount OF this tax will have TO be added
TO the premium. At the present writing
we are not advised as 20 the date when
these stamps can be procured. 1t will be
as well 10 give binding receipts for in
surance until the stamps can be had, and
hold the policies until the proper stamps
can be attached. The stamp must be
cancelled, when attached, by initials and
the date.
Remember that all your remittances to
this company of drafts, checks, etc..
must be stamped 2 cents each, and can
celled with initials and date"
POST-OFFICE CLERKS BONDS.
Instructions have been received at the
post office that on and after July 1st all
employees who are at present under bond
10 the postmaster will have 10 give bond
TO the United States Government.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-28
cUBAN-AMERICAN COOPERATION
Plans Agreed Upon Between Gene
rails Shafter and Garcia.

Copyright, 1898. by the Associated Press.)
JURAGUA, Sunday. June 2s, BY THE
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHED BOAT
DAUNTLESS, via KINGSTON, Monday,
June q, A. M.-General Calixto Garcia,
with 1900 Cuban insurgents from the
mountains west Of Santiago de Cuba. was
landed here to-day. The Cuban troops
were brought here on board the Ameri-
can transports. Fully 5000 insurgents.
nearly the entire available fighting force
of the insurgents in the southern part OF
Santiago de Cuba province. are now con-
centrated at or near Juragua. Three
fourths of them are armed with modern
rifles. and have abundant supplies Of am
munition. They are. however. almost m
nakedness.
Most Of these men are thoroughly ac-
customed to the bushwackhing methods
of the Spaniards. and are perfectly IA
rniliar with every trail in the vicinity OF
Santiago de Cuba. With the intention Of
protecting the American advance on San
tiago. detachments will also be sent to-
WarQS GudnldHdulO W give WARNING III
case an attempt is made from Santiago
to form a junction with General Pando's
army.
MOVEMENT ON HABANA.
A conference between Major-General
Shafter and General Garcia viii be held
tomorrow. The plan Of cooperation Of
the American and Cuban armies has been
agreed upon, not only as to the campaign
in Santiago. but as to the subsequent
movement on Habana and Matanzas
General Garcia's plan is TO march his
entire army overland and along the
northern coast OF Cuba, keeping in touch.
as well as he can, with the United States
army. AS soon as possible he will effect
a junction with the insurgent forces I'M
der General Maxine Gomez, who is now
west Of Habana. Other bodies Of lnsur-
gents. II is said. will also be brought in
it being the plan OF the Cuban leaders 10
have at least 10000 men before Habana
when the time comes for the investment
Of that city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-28
DEATHS.

ANDREWs.-Died, at her residence.
1908 east Franklin street. Monday. June
9th, at $40 o'clock p. NJ, MALINDA
w. ANDREWS. in the Goth year OF her
age.
Funeral will take place THIS tuesday
AFTERNOON at ) o'clock. from the
above residence.
AMMoNS.-Died, June Nth. al 10 p. Nj,
at his residence, No. s4 north TWENTY
fifth street. WILLIAM CORNELIUS
AMMONS. in the 9th year OF his age.
Funeral notice later.
MOKTON.-Dled. in Baltimore. Nd. at
8 p. NJ. Saturday. June 18th. Colonel
RICHARD MORTON.
He was former resident OF Richmond.
hut had lived in Baltimore for the past
thirty years.
sUI.LY. Died. at s23 east Franklin
street, June nth. Mrs. ISABELLA J.
SULLY.
Funeral from Sc. James church at 10
o'clock WEDNESDAY. the 10Th.
SMITH.-Died. at his residence. &e
north Fourth street. June a. fsSS. az $50
p. NJ. SAMUEL l. SMITH. in the 57tk
year OF his age.
Funeral notice later.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-28
COL. w. f. wIcKHAws POSITION.
he Ia Anxious for the National
Committee TO Arbitrate differences

While Colonel w. F. Wickham has not
abandoned hope OF the healing OF the
breach which now exists between the two
factions OF the Republican party. ne says
the day OF reconciliation appears 20 him
TO be much farther of than IL seemed
week ago.
lie Is extremely anxious. however. FOX
the party 10 present united front at
the next congressional election. and 10
this end he is willing 10 make some sac
rifces.
He cannot consistently abandon mis- or
ganization, for that. he says. would be 70
admit that he had been occupying a falss
position all along. and that he is by no
means prepared 10 admit.
He would be willing he says. 70 sub
nit the questions disputed TO thu National
Republican Committee as the court OF
last resort That suggestion was made
by Mr.. Agnew at the meeting OF his com
mittee. but has never been made 20 Colo
mel Wickhan. and the latter appears 20
hope and expect that some solution OF the
whole matter may soon be reached.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-28
Clifton House at Niagara Burned.

NIAGARA FALLS. June 2S-The Cliff
ton House. on the Canadian side OF the
river in front OF the Falls. was destroyed
BY fire to-day soon after 10 O'clock Ii
was very large building, and there were
many guests In the house at the time, but
all MADE their escape In safety. Some OF
them, however. lost part OF their bag
gage and clothing. or the hotel property
but little was saved, outside OF some Of
the furniture. The cottages in the rear
OF the hotel were saved The loss Is
placed al s5.ooo, which is partly covered
by insurance The hotel was the property
OF the Bush estate and was kept by
George ~, Colbrrn. who has been propri-
ttor for twehty-eight years Under its
fpef royalty and many other prominent
/, ps'sonages have lodged since It was erect
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-28
STORIES OF RELIEF.
Two Letters to Mrs. Pinkham.
Mrs. Jous WILLIAMS, Englishtown,

Mrs. JomS WILLIAMS, Englishtown,
N. j., writes:
"DEAR Mrs. PrsKHAM:-I cannot be-
gin to tell you how I suffered before
taking your remedies. / was so weak
that could hardly walk across the floor
without falling. had womb trouble
and such besring-down feeling; also
suffered with my back and limbs, pain
In womb, inflammation of the bladder,
piles and indigestion. Before L had
taken one bottle of Lydia z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound / felt great deal
better, and after taking two and one
half bottles and half a box OF your
Liver Pills was cured. II more would
take your medicine they would not
have to suffer 80 much
Mrs. JOSEPH PETERSON, 5l3 East St.,
Warren, Pa, writes:
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-1 have suf-
fercd with womb trouble over fifteen
years. / had Inflammation, enlarge
p,ent and displacement Of the womb.
I had the backache constantly, also
headache. and was so dizzy. 1 had
heart trouble, it seemed as though my
heart was in my throat at times chok-
ing me. / could not walk around and
I could not lie down, for then my heart
would beat so fast l would feel as
though / was smothering. l had TO
sit up in bed nights in order to breathe.
/ was SO weak 1 conld not do any
thing.
II have now taken several bot
ties of Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and used three pack
ages of Sanative Wash, and can say
/ am perfectly cured. l do not think
could have lived long II Mrs. Pink
hams medicine had not helped me-"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-28
NO CHANGE AT MANILA.
Transports from San Francisco Have
Not Yet Arrived.

Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press)
MANILA, June q, via HONGKONG,
June 27.-Up to the time this dispatch is
sent the transports from San Francisco
having on board American troops intend
ed to reinforce Rear-Admiral Dewey have
not arrived here and there Is no change
in the situation.
The insurgents have not made any FUR
Their advance, and the Spaniards nave
been continuing the construction OF sand
bank Notifications and the planting OF
sharpened bamboos around Manila, for
the purpose of stopping the insurgents
advance.
The papers here continue appealing TO
the natives to come TO the assistance Of
Spain
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-28
STAMPS ON BILLS OF LADING.
Virginia Transportation Men Have
Meeting and Reach an Agreement.


Meeting and Reach an Agreement.
There was an interesting meeting OF
transportation men held at Old Point
yesterday. Those attending were the rep
resentatives of lines shipping TO and from
the Norfolk section. The subject under
consideration was the war revenue and
what part OF 1t should be borne respec-
lively by the companies and their pa
irons.
There was a meeting in Baltimore last
week OF the southern lines with refer
ence to this same subject on general
lines, and the Old Point conference was
10 agree upon regulations as to local busi-
ness.
II was decided that the companies, upon
receiving consignments OF freight, shall
give and stamp at their own cost one
bin OF Iading, but that where the shipper
wishes one or more duplicates he shall
stamp these at his own cost.
All foreign lines will require New York
shippers to put the stamps on the bills OF
leding. and the same rule will, OF course,
apply to export shipments from other
points.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-28
YELLow-FEvER SITUATION.
No New Cases Reported to State
Board Since Saturday.

JACKSON, MISS, June H.--No new
cases of yellow-fever have been reported
to the State Board Of Health from Nc
Henry, where the first infection was dis
covered, since Saturday. DR.. HARRISON,
State health officer, reports the board in
perfect control OF the situation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-28
Mr.. uaycourt Lees Married.

Mr.. Harcourt j. Lees. for some years a
resident Of this city. and neiahhorhood
wcs married in Baltimore. Nd. last week.
TO Miss Jessie Emory, one OF the bellies OF
that city. Mr.. Lees Is son Of Sir Har-
court Lees. OF England. He was mem
Der Of the Richmond Blues. and popular
with a large circle OF friends.