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The times., 1898-05-06
CHARLESTON IN COMMISSION.
Another Cruiser Enterss the Service
with "a Fighting Crew.

Another Cruiser Enterssthe Service
with a Fighting Crew.
Vallejo. Cal, May photographic orders
have reached Admiral Kirkland TO pro-
vision an expedition of 1900 men for four
months. Naval Constructor William
Capp viii leave the Union Iron Works.
at San Francisco, and go on the City of
Pekin with number Of skilled mechan-
les TO make whatever repairs may be
necessary to Commodore Dewey's ships.
Shortly before noon today the cruiser
Charleston was placed in commission.
Commander Brice, recently recalled from
retirement TO active service and now
captain of the yard here, read the brief
orders Of Secretary Long commissioning
the vessel. The officers and men had been
drawn up on her quarterback and as
her new commander read his commission
all form was forgotten and the men rush
ed up the rigging and sent forth three
rousing cheers with cries of Lead us on,
captain"
The crew had bright. confident faces.
and all expressed anxiety for real work.
The Charleston's new commander is
Capt Glass, who had the battleship
Texas for a time During his command
she was presented with her silver service
at Galveston.
Constructor Capp, now on duty at the
Union Iron Works. has communicated
with Admiral Kirkland regarding the
instructions received by the former TO
pick out a force of men at the Mare ISL
and navy yard. and take them TO Ma
Mia on the steamship City of Pekin to
repair the damaged bessels Of Dewey 5
squadron.
I
for docking the Peldn. She will leave
here to take on stores as soon as she
reaches San Francisco and discharges
her cargo.
The times., 1898-05-06
Quail Found Guilty of Murder,

New York. May 5.-The jury in the case
of Robert Quail, who was tried for the
murder of Michael Lynch. returned a YER
dict of guilty at II o'clock last night af-
ter celebrating twelve hours. The jury
found Quail guilty of murder in the sec
ond degree.
Lynch. who was killed on January IL
was IS years old. The house in which
he lived is one of a row of small houses,
all built alike. On the evening of the
murder Quail, who had been drinking
all afternoon, started for home. His
home was in the same row of houses in
which Lynch lived. In his intoxicated
condition Quail went into Lynch's house
by mistake and ascended TO what he sup
posed was his bed room. 1t was Lynch's
bedroom, however, and Lynch was lying
in bed. Quail. it was alleged, picked the
man up. carried him out to the landing
and threw him down stairs. Lynch died
before reaching the hospital.
The times., 1898-05-06
NO NEWS FROM DEWEY.
The Navy Department Has Recci,e e,
Nothing From Manila.

Secretary Long called on the President
last night and a conference of consider
able length was the result. The secre-
tary explained to Mr. Mckinley his
theory as to the reason dispatches have
not yet been received from Commodore
Dewey. Mr.. Long does not expect any
thing definite before tomorrow afternoon
according to his calculations, but he left
orders at the department that the dis
patches are to be given out as soon as
received.
Senators Frye Hale, Burrows
Sewall. Gray and Allen were among the
prominent callers at the White House yes
terday. Mr.. .McKinley, in response to the
inquiries of the VISITORS regarding news
from Commodote 9ewey. was able to
give no definite information.
My source of news is the same as
yours" the President said, with a half
smile, when Mr. Hale inquired what he
believed to be the real state of affairs
at the Philippines.
In the forenoon communication was
received by the President from Col. II. b.
Thompson, of Atlanta, Ga, asking for
commission in the volunteer army.
/ Col. Thompson stated that he had raised
a regiment of 1000 yellow fever i'm
munes' in and around Atlanta and that
they We're ready to go TO the front at
once
Mr.. Mckinley directed that Col. Thomp-
son be informed of his appreciation of
his work, and that as soon as Congress
takes action upon the bill now pending
to fit out 5000 yellow fever ''immunes"
for the invasion of Cuba, his request
will receive attention.
Among those who called at the White
House was a large number of women
whose sons are 10 go to the front as sol
diers. They desired to see the President
| and tell him that their boys were upon
! the altar of their country ard that they
had been consecrated to the work of
! lighting for their flag.
| MIR. Mckinley was sreaty affected by
! the Spartan bravery of the noble
| hearted women.
Lieut. Colonel Dick and General Gros-
venor were callers at the White House
after noon. a correspondent of a French
| journal attempted to get an interview
with Mr. Mckinley, but his request was
/ not acceded to.
The times., 1898-05-06
CAPT. sIGsBEE PUTS TO SEA.
The Cruiser ST. Paul Goes Out With
Her War Paint On.

Philadelphia. May 5.-The auxiliary
cruiser st. Paul noated away from
Cramps shipyard today with all her war
paint and guns. The suspected spy dis
covered yesterday was put ashore before
she left and was allowed his liberty The
steamer dropped down to Fort Delaware
for her ammunition and a further supply
of coal.
In her gray garb she never would have
been recognized at her pier in New York
Her passage along the river front was
marked by a hearty salute of steam
whistles and small cannon saiutes. At
League Island the naval reserves and
sailors heartily cheered her. So far as
known the st. Paul goes to sea as an
ocean scout, to cooperate with the move
ments of Admiral Simpsons fleet.
The times., 1898-05-06
CONNECTICUT GovERNoRsHIp.
@ OI1e May he n Candidate-John
Addison Porter's Position.

Aob4$Bh EOHhtlOhs
New Haven. May 5.-There is persist
ent report which started a few days ago
al the State House, that Gov. Cooke may
be candidate to succeed himself in the
governorship. Il comes from a source
very near to the governor that in private
talk he disclaims his candidacy. but he
has not done so publicly, and this gives
some plaJrsibility to the idea that efforts
which certain Of his friends are making
to promote his candidacy are based on
certain assurances. There are even re-
ports that a number of Republican ma
chine managers have dropped Senator
Lounsbury and intend to work for Gov
Cooke, who has been a strong friend of o.
X. Fyler, chairman of the Republican
State Central Committee. The argument
used for Cooke is the Buckingham prec-
edent' during the civil war, when. as
war governor, Buckingham was kept
in for term after term on the ground that
he had familiarized himself with the mill
tary methods and needs of the State, es-
peciaily IN its relations with the Admin
istration at Washington On the same
ground it is argued now that Connecticut
should not change governors during the
war.
A short war. would, Of course. take
away this argument, and the chance of
carly peace has also brought into new
prominence the position of John Addison
Porter II can be authoritatiyely stated
mat while, should the war be prolonged.
Mr. Porter Will elect TO stay al his post
as secretary 10 the President. he will re-
main a candidate until a prolonged war
becomes assured, and viii be urged as a
candidate by his friends more actively
thah ever IN case of early peace. His
friends IN the State say that as the rep
reseTatiVe Of the Administration after a
successful war. his chances of securing
she Republican nomination Will be great
y increased. Under existing circum-
stances. Mr.. Porter remains a candidate
and, whether a candidate or not, It is
known that he will continue his contest
against the present Republican machine
men and methods in the State.
The times., 1898-05-06
The Adrnnce ON Chin.

Elnggold. Ga, May 5.-Positive orders
have been received by the Western and
Atlantic Railroad. connecting Atlanta
and Chattanooga, and affOrdIng access to
she roads centering at the former city, TO
make up six long passenger trains and
rush them 10 this spot for the transpoF-
tRti0n of the troops remaining al Chick
@mauga Park.
Though the Atlanta and Chattanooga
officers and railroad officials decline to
discuss the matter. IL is believed the ad-
vance on Cuba viii take place Saturday
night, which VIII throw the landing on
Sunday morning.
The times., 1898-05-06

The May Flint was formerly tke Brit
ish iron steamship Persian Monarch
which was wrecked on Long Island more
than three years ago and afterwards was
purchased by Flint & Co. and converted
into a four -masted sailing ship. She is of
3.340 tons register, and is one of the
largest sailing ships afoat Her voyage
from Philadelphia TO Hiogo was inter
rupted by her running into a cyclone
when about four hundred miles off the
Azores. She was partly dismasted ana
had fearful experience before her com
mander succeeded in putting a jury rig
upon her and making his way back to
New York, where more than a month
was spent in repairing her.
The times., 1898-05-06
THE cRoToN AeUEDUCT.
Guards for the Water supply of New
York.


Albany. May 5.-Fear that New York
city's water supply might be shut of by
some spy or fanatical Spanish sympathiz-
er brought the Croton board of the city
up to see Governor Black yesterday. The
committee. comprising President Dooling.
Secretary Harry ". Walker and Charles
H Murray, had a half hours audience
with the governor. and apparently con-
vinced him of the danger which they
sought to protect.
They departed with a promise from the
governor that he would approve the ap-
pointment of 100 special officers TO patrol
the entire 50 miles of the aQueduct day
and night under arms. This promise does
away with the trouble that would attend
a civil service examination for such de-
tenders, and the guards will be put on
duty at once.
The possibility of calling on the military
left at home for this patriotic duty was
considered. and there was an animated
conference between the governor and the
attorney general as to the power TO order
a company to patrol the 80 miles of aque-
duct. Finally il was decided that the
city would have TO pay for its own po-
licing. and that the best that could be-
done was the appointment of special dep
mites
The times., 1898-05-06
A FIGHTING CHARACTER.
How Commodore Dewey Thrnshed "a
Marine and Paid a Fine.

Portland. Ne. May George Plaisted
q trial justice Of York County. has an old
docket Of which ne IS very proud. for Il
shows that Commodore Dewey was once
fined SIS by him and thai the fine was
promptly paid.
Il seems that Dewey. during the period
OF his c0urtship Of the daughter OF Gov
Goodwin. was much az Portsmouth Co
ing over 10 the navy yard one day. he
was met by a marine who was intoxi-
Gated and in a aghting mood Dewey
thrashed him and paid the fine cheerfuuy
remarSing that Il was worth So TO have
the pleasure Of thrashing such disgrace
70 the United States Navy.
The times., 1898-05-06

Trenton. n. J., May 5.-Gen. Robert f.
Stockton died this morning at his home
in this city. His condition was not re-
garded as serious until yesterday. Cen
Stockton was born at Princeton January
% 1892 His father was Robert T. Stock
ton. commodore I'm the United States
Navy. John II. Stockton, formerly at
torney general of New Jersey, is a
brother
Gen. Stockton was a distinguished
lawyer. He leaves a widow, one son,
Robert r. Stockton, and three marrieG
daughters.
The times., 1898-05-06
CaN-aIry NfOunfS

Secretary Alger has directed Capts
Earl d. Thomas and Hall S Bishop.
Fifth Cavalry. to proceed TO various
points in the Southwest for the purpose
of inspecting horses 10 be purchased for
the volunteer regiment of Col Leonard
Wood and Assistant Secretary ROose-
Welt They viii visit Prescott Ariz:
Santa F'e. n. NJ. Muskogee. 1. T, and
Guthrie. Okla.
The times., 1898-05-06
WANT TO SERVE WITH LEE.
Twelve Hundred Applicants for "a
Place His STAFF.

Richmond, Va, May 5.-Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee left for Washington tonight to re-
port to the War Department. OF the
three out of nine members of his staff
that he can personally appoint he has
definitely selected two. They are Major
Robert Mason of Charlottesville, and Ma
jor Ferguson of aBltimore, formerly of
South Carolina, both of whom were on
his staff in the Confederate army
For the remaining position which is
open there are one thousand two hum
dred applicants, among them AIgernon
Sartoris, Gen. Grants grandson. In re-
sponse to the sentiment that surrounds
his application he may be selected HIS
other six aidas will be recommended by
the War Department.
The times., 1898-05-06
INTERVENTION DESIRED.
MEny SpPniards Already Have
Enough of the Hur

London, May 5.-The Madrid correspond
ents Of the Times telegraphs that the air
is fun Of rumors OF the supposed inten-
ton Of the powers TO intervene between
Spain and the United States and adds
that II IS worthy Of notice that the idea
finds more favorable reception than
might have been anticipated
Those whose patriotism does not en-
tirely blind their prudential considera-
tions clearly recognize that Spain IS
fighting merely in defense Of her ma
tiOnal honor and believe that a compro-
mise which would save that ought to be
accepted. OF course there are some ex-
treme patriots who talk of the last peseta
and the last drop of blood. but there is,
happily. underneath the genuinely chiv-
alrous qualities Of the Spanish character
a basis OF worldly wisdom and homeiy
prudence which Will, doubtless, make
itself felt at the proper moment.
The times., 1898-05-06
WOULDN'T HAVE WEYLER.
New York Crowd Throws Eggs at n
Newspaper Bulletin Artist.

New York May 5.-A number of en-
thusiastic patriots threw eggs at the
Tribune building this afternoon. The
occasion was the appearance Of a red
and green chalk sketch Of Weyler the
butcher. with which the paper had dis
figured its bin boards.
At first there were Kisses, then came a
large brick, narrowly missing the "ar-
tist and last Of all eggs were used as
missiles one egg struck Weyler in the
eye and then turned his left sidewhisker
yellow and fourth hit the bulletin man
TWO arrests were made but the uprOar
did not cease until the butchers face
was washed OF the board.
The times., 1898-05-06
A Prompt Response.

The mention Of the destitute condition
of Mrs. William F. Collins. of No. 12l3
Union Street in yesterdays Evening
Times, has met with a ready response.
Three gentlemen called at the Times
last night and contributed 81 each for the
present relief of Mrs. Collins and her IN
FAINT. The money will be sent TO Mrs.
Collins at an early hour this morning.
The contributors refused TO give their
names.
The times., 1898-05-06
ShinuinE Rapid-Eire Gnus.

Norfolk, Va, May 5.-An emergency or
der was received at the navy yard this
morning to ship Immediately a number
of large calber rapid-tire guns now in
storage at the yard to San Francisco
Naval officers do not understand the Coy
ernment's object in taking these guns
from the Atlantic coast, unless they be
destined for the Philippines
The times., 1898-05-06
Wants TO preach to spapiards.

Albert Smith. an aged man. who be-
lieves he can conquer the Spanish navy
and soldiery by moral suasion, was found
wandering aimlessly about in Anacostla
last night by the police Smith. who Is
evidently demented over religion says he
can do more with the Gospel in the pres
ent war with Spain than Uncle Sam can
with his battleships and soldiers. He is
held at No. police station to have his
mental condition inquired into.
The times., 1898-05-06

have been sufferer from chronic
diarIhoea ever since the war and have
used all kinds Of medicines for il. AT
last ] found one remedy that has been a
success as a cure, and that is Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera and Dlarrhoea Rem
edy.-P. +. Grisham, Gaars Mills, La.
For sale by Henry Evans. wholesale and
retail druggist, 93s + Street northwest.
and Connecticut Avenue and Street
northwest, and l4zs Maryland Avenue
northeast.
The times., 1898-05-06
cannda's Alien Labor Law

Toronto. May 5-There is a strike going
on here at large boot and shoe factory,
the proprietor of which imported a num-
Der Of hands from the United States. The
strikers have taken action TO compel J.
d. King, the proprietor, to pay the 81 900
penalty for bringing in aliens and TO send
the American worlunen home again.
The times., 1898-05-06
A Spanish Spy Arrested.

Camden, n. J., May "a Spanish spy
was arrested this morning at Dialogues
shipyards by a secret service detective
He had in his possession complete plans
of the gunboat Princeton and he has been
about the yards for ten days. No one
seems to know his name or what the
officers did with him.
The times., 1898-05-06
LOOKING FOB SAILING ORDERS.
Men of the Flying Squadron Bclicy,
They VIII Soon Get Action

Fortress Monroe. Va, May 5.-Iu-
activity with the exception of drilling and
a little practice characterized the day
with the flying squadron.
There as an unmistallable air of ex-
pectancy among the naval officers how
ever, and it is believed that orders to
sail will be received shortly after the
cruiser New Orleans and the Minnea-
polls join the squadron. These vessels
are expected to arrive tomorrow morn
ing.
The times., 1898-05-06
THE WORLDS RICHEST ISLANDS
English Papers Comment on he
Capture OF the Philippines

London May 5-The Birmingham Post
quotes the Suns declaration regarding
the Philippines. as through SPANS
choice cf war. the rightful property Of
the United States. and dWells upon its
great Importance.
The Manchester Guardian says:
a very competent authority recently
Stated that the Philippines were the rich
est islands IN the world. The sum OF
money sent 20 Spain yearly by the Off
cisls Is enormous, but il IS exceeded by
che sums sent 10 China by Chinese trad
ers. who have absorbed the entire retail
trade Of the islands"
The times., 1898-05-06

New York, May The firm of Lazard
Freres has bought in London $3.50, ,OOG
more gold, which will be shipped TO the
United States. This makes the gold inn
port engagements Of the firm this week
s. 80 600. The grand total Of the import
movement from Europe which began on
February %, is So 5l6, $50
The times., 1898-05-06
Another Spanish Prize.

Key West. Fla. May 5.-The schooner
Antonio Suarez, captured on April 30, off
Anclote by the auxiliary gunboat Uncas.
was towed into this port tonight. She had
a crew OF twelve men, all members OF the
Spanish naval reserve. She had a cargo
of fish.
The times., 1898-05-06
Concentrating Spanish Troops.

London, May 5.-A dispatch to the
Chronicle from Kingston. Jamaica, says
that anticipating an invasion by the
Americans, the Spanish troops in Cuba
are being concentrated at the chief sea-
ports of the island, abandoning the in
terror to the insurgents.
The times., 1898-05-06

Key West. Fla, May 5.-Testimony in
the case which it is expected will decide
the legality of the capture of the Spanish
prize steamer Pedro is being heard to-
day before the commissioners here.
The times., 1898-05-06

Thomas L. Boggess, boat builder, and
Thomas E. Sanders, an engineer. were
arrested last night by Policemen Bran
son and Green. They are charged with
violating the Fishing law by using nets
70 catch fish In the Potomac within the
prescribed limits.
The times., 1898-05-06

Special Policeman James E. Hall was
arrested last night by Metropolitan Po-
licemah Martin. He is charged with
threatening the life of his wife, Mrs. Ada
Hall.
The times., 1898-05-06

Enos Casey, who resides at No 20i0
Seventh Street northwest, reported to the
police last night that a thief entered his
room and stole a pair of gray striped
pants, in a pocket of which was So cash.
The times., 1898-05-06
AN AMERICAN SHIP ON FIRE.
The May Flint, Formerly the Pcrsi-
an Monarch. Burning at Hiogo.

four-masted ship May Flint, Capt. Mich
OILS, which arrived at Hiogo on May l
from Philadelphia, on August % via New
York on November q, is on FIRE 1t is
hoped that the vessel and the bulk of her
cargo will be saved
The times., 1898-05-06

DIED.
WARD-0n Thursday, May 5. ls0S. at O'Clock
a. m, at his late residence, No. 9OI Ninth Street
northeast, JOHN r. WARD. beloved husband q
Mary Ward
Notice OF funeral hereafter. 1t
NEUMEYER-On Wednesday. NAY 4. IsaS. n
9:25 a. m, GEORGE ALBERTUS NEUMEYER.
beloved husband OF May E., and second son Of
Leopold Neumeyer.
Funeral from his late residence, No. 5I5 Eighth
street southwest, on Friday, at $3.50 a. m. Re-
QUEEN mas sat ST. Dominic's Church at 10
O'clock my5-2t-eun
The times., 1898-05-06
UNDERTAkERS.

UNDERTAkERS.
]. WILLIAM LEE,
UNDERTAhER.
332 Pa. Ave. n. w.
First-class Service. Phone, 1885.
The times., 1898-05-06
MARRIED.

PULLIAM- HAZEL-On Nay 4, 1895 at Spott-
sylyania Courthouse. Va, GEORGE PULLIAA, 0l
Spottsylvania County. Va. to VIOLA HAZEL,
Of Washington d. c. 1t
The age-herald., 1898-07-21
Daily Statement

New Orleans, July 20,-consolidated state- ment: Receipts, net, 45iO; exports to Great Britain, 9,347; to France, 50; to continent, 24i1; stock, 269, 400.
 Galveston, July 20.-Cotton easy; mid- ding, 5 13-16c; sales, GO; receipts, 6SS; stock, 21 ,S91.
 Mobile, July 20.-Cotton nominal; mid ding, SAC; receipts, 5; stock, 3,7i3.
 Savannah, July 20.-Cotton quiet and easy; middling, 5Ac; sales, IS; receipts, SS; stock 99O4.
 Charleston, July 2O.-Cotton quiet; mid- ding, 512c; receipts, 200; stock, 4,7f.
 Wilmington, July 20.-Cotton firm; mid- ding, SAC; receipts, 1; stock, 6,707
 Norfolk, July 20.-Cotton nominal; mid ding, 6; sales, fl; receipts, 1,OOS; stock 15,- 732 4 a ,jGafSa
 baltimore, July 20.-CoTton nominal; mid ding, 3-16c; receipts, 725; stock, 14,sl4.
 Boston, July 20.-Cotton steady; middling. S-16c; receipts, net, 93; gross, 29O
 Philadelphia, July 20.-Cotton quiet; mid- ding, 6asc; stock, 92S4.
 Memphis, July 20.-Cotton dull; middling, 57sc; sales, 30; receipts, 49; stock, 24.02S.
 Augusta, July 20.-Cotton steady; mid ding, 61sc; sales, 6,255; receipts, g; stock, 16- 559.
The age-herald., 1898-07-21
QUEEN & CRESCENT ROUTE.
Shortest and Quickest Line to Cincinnati-Con-
 yenient Schedules to Louisville.

The Alabama Great Southern railroad with its connections, formerly the Queen and Crescent route, is the shortest, and quickest line from Birmingham to Cincinn- ati. A solid vestibule train leaves Birmins- ham at 4:25 a. m., daily, carrying Pullman handsomest drawing room sleeping cars to Cincinnati without change arriving at Cincinnati at 7:3O p m. Cafe and observa- tion car on this train from Chattanooga to Cincinnati Close connection at Lex ington with chair cars for Louisville, ar irving at Louisville at 7:so p. m
 Train leaving Birmingham at 4:2c p. m., carries Pullman sleeping cars from Bir- mingham to Louisville, arriving at Louis vile at 7:27 a. m. Pullman Union sleeping car Chattanooga to Cincinnati on this train, arriving at Cincinnati at 7:3O a. m. .
 R. M. ELLIS, Travelling Passenger Agent, 2O1s First Ave- nue, Telephone 617.