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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11
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Ruth.

Mrs, Ada Hanna died last Sat.
urday.
w. Il. Phillips and Misses Eliza
Phillips and Willie and Lucy Sloan
entered school at Henderson
Monday,
Esquire Slonn is ON the "puny"
list this week.
Prof Alonzo Phillips came home
from Henderson Saturday on n
visit.
Calvin Pitts has been visiting
in this section this week.
Johnnie Meek got his house
burned a few days ago.
j. I. McMurry has been digging
graves for the candidates who
were beaten. ELLEN.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11
For County Register,
For Circuit Judge.
EDITORIAL COMMENTS.

III what information we are get
ting through the papers can be re-
lied upon, a few days moro and
the United States and Spain will
be engaged in real war. Prepar-
atoms are being mace both by
the U. S. aud Spain for conflict,
and whether the matter will reach
u settlement without war, present
indications look war.like and both
nations are standing ready for
duty.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

Mcleod s. Coz Hamburg, say
they can only sell Plantation Chill
Cure because the people have
tried other chill tonics and find
Plantation is the one they can de.
pend on to cure chilIs and all ma
larial troubles. For sale by j. w.
DeBnrrY.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

THE calmness and patience of
the United States in the Spanish
affair is commented on most
favorably By the British press and
public. American interests are
highly favored, and the course of
the president is highly commended.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11
Don't Delay.
There is daugerm delay, so have
your Dental practice done now.
i. @. Williams, Savannah.

Rev. L. Edwards, pastor of the
English Baptist Church at Miners.
vile, Pa, when suffering with
rheumatism, was advised to try
Chamberlaiu's Pain Balm. He
says; "A few applications Of this
liuiment proved Of great service
to me. Ii subdued the inAama.
ton and relieved the pain. Should
any sufferer profit by giving Pain
Balm a trial it will please me-
For saleby j. X. Barlow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

Gov.TAYLoR has written public
letter in which he proposes to per-
manently withdraw from politics
at the close of his term. 1t is the
latest political sensation ana com
ment is heard on every side.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

In these troublous times around
Havana Consul Lee has shown
himself to be the right man in the
right place in every instance
The tireless manner in which he
performs his duties under con-
ditions which are nothing if not
perious should he a matter OF
pride to every American heart.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

JOHN BULL is a peculiar old
cuss. He is particularly anxious
that Uncle Sam grant no quarters
to the Don, and at the same time
he is leaving nothing undone
toward the ultimate claiming Of
Alaska.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

ALABAMA farmers seem not to
be discouraged over the extreme
low price commanded by cotton,
aud will plant a larger acreage
than ever this season.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11
PARK MOVIES.

Miss Fannie Niche and George
Gipson were the guests of Miss
Myrtle Cantrell Sunday.
Jim jenkins, G. L. Chambers
and I. j. Atkins have returned
from the markets,
Miss Lille Niche, student of
the People Hill academy became
the bride Of Jim Elan SUNDAY.
Henry Davis is still building the
park. PADE DE FoIE GRAs.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

A DISASTROUS fire swept the
South side of the public square at
Huntingdon, Tenn, last Saturday.
The damage is estimated at 3d.
600
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

SPAIN has requested the recall
Of Consul Lee, but the Washing
ton authorities very properly and
promptly turned the request down.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

THE Republicans Chattanooga
are hard at work trying to secure
the meeting Of the next Republi-
can convention for that town.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

THE Memphis microbe now
gives promise of going up in
smoke. The city authorities will
burn the garbage.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

SPAIN has purchased three war
ships and has secured two coast
defense vessels, preparatory for a
conflict.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

A BILL was introduced in Con-
gressTuesday for an appropriation
of 100000 for national defense
in case of war with Spain.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

guests OF Xeb Johnson Saturday
night Of last week,
S. j. Kendall was the guest of
Mrs. n. n, Porter Sunday.
pOCAnONTAs.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11
Savannah Courier, $50

FRIDAY. MARCH Il, 1893.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For County Court Clerk,

as the Republican nominee for County
Court Clerk Of Hardin county, election first
Thursday In AUGUST 1908.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
SPANISH CHICANERY.

Copyrighted. 1893. by James Gordon Bennett.
 ST. PIERRE, Martinique, May 24- It was announced to-day that the Span ish torpedo boat destroyer Terror would leave port tomorrow. Following this announcement came the story that Spain has been endeavoring to evade the neu- trality laws and make Fort de France a base of supplies for Admiral Cervera' s fleet
 The steamer Alicante, which has been at Fort de France for a week or more. has been called an ambulance ship. Her stay in that port caused no uneasiness until to-day, when 1t became known be- yond question that the alleged ambu- lance ship was being heavily laden with coal and munitions for the Spanish fleet under the command of Admiral Cervera As soon as these facts became known to the United States Consul they were communicated to the Government He caution to prevent violation of the neutrality laws As result of his rep resentation, the Alicante was allowed to- day to take only enough coal to carry her to the nearest Spanish port
 The Terror is said to be in good con dition. Her destination is not known
 The English steamer Twickenham, which came here with coal for the Span iards, has at last been entered at the GUS tom house, but is not unloading her cargo. She is evidently awaiting in- structions from her owners in London. Her movements are so suspicious that she is being as closely watched as the Terror and the Alicante.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
OPPOSING FLEETS LOCATED.

LONDON, May 25-The following dispatch has been received from Madrid. dated I a. m, Wednesday:
 Nothing positive is revealed as to the situation. Lieutenant Correa, Minister of War, has received a cablegram from General Blanco, saying that American varships are in front of Santiago
 Captain Aunon, Minister of Marine. has received a lengthy dispatch from Admiral Cervera, replying in full to in structions. The Minister of Marine re- ceives nobody. He is working day and night. Yesterday he presented to the Queen Regent every detail of the plans at Santiago de Cuba, showing the de- lenses and the security of Admiral Ger vera's squadron.
 Admiral Camara has gone back to Ca dig with sealed orders It is said that on his arrival there he will arrange for maneuvering his ships at sea, for trials of speed, gunnery and everything neces- sary to assure himself that the squadron is in an efficient condition. He will de- part for destination undivulged
 Senor Capdepon, Minister of the In- terior, says telegram received by the war office from Manila reports that the natives are disposed to remain loyal to Spain and will defend the territory against foreign invasion.
 The latest rumor Is that a Spanish warship has captured an American war ship in Cuban waters
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
MIME. ALFRED
 MUST DEPART Given Final Order to
 Quit Hayti. MRS. SAM IS lMPLACABLE WIFE OF THE PRESIDENT WILL
 NOT RELENT. France Will Take Up the Case and
France Will Take Up the Case and Demand Heavy Damages From tue Haytian Govern
 ment.
Correspondence of the Associated Press.

PORT AU PRINCE, May 13.-The decree expelling Mime. Hermance Al | fred from Hayti was a surprise to the majority of the foreigners, she having repeatedly asserted that the difficulty between her and the Government had been settled. Mrs. Sam, the wife of the President, however, was implacable except on the condition that 8 complete apology be made to her by Mme Alfred for her refusal to yield to her the seat in the cathedral which she demanded on Easter Sunday.
 Mime. Hermance Alfred has lived here many years and has a profitable business as restaurant IT the decree is enforced her financial loss will be heavy. It is certain that the Frencn Government will back up the large claim which she will be entitled 10 make for indemnity.
 Mme Alfred was formerly command ed to leave the country by the first steamship departing for foreign port. This was the Prince Wilhelm III, which sailed on May for New York. A com missionaire of police went to her ana said he had come to pay her passage 10 New York She replied that she could not possibly leave at such short notice Later two commissionaires of police and six policemen were sent to arrest her. They entered her bedchamber and were about to take her as she was, partly dressed, when the secretary of the French Legation intervened in her behalf. The arrest was therefore not made and Mime. Alfred did not depart bv the Prince Wilhelm. She was in- formed. however, that she must surely go on the French steamer Otine de Rodriguez on the 18th.
 There is considerable sympathy eH- pressed for Mime. Alfred among the for eigners here despite the fact that her troubles have arisen from her notorious relations with the son-in-law Of the President These would have been re- garded as almost legitimate by the au- thorities if it were not that Mime. sam daughter is, for a Haytian, unreason- ahlv jealous.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
BROKERS CORNERING
 FOOD AT GUADAL0UPE.

WASHINGTON, May 24-Third par ties have begun to suffer from the war, according to reports received from United States Consul Ayme at Guada- loupe and 1t may be that the West h. dian Islands are to share in the bur dens imposed on Guadaloupe by the ex- istence of hostilities. He reports that there is a scarcity of four and other provisions, and also of lumber, owing to the cessation of arrivals of vessels from the United States. Probably these do not care to venture the chance of capture of their cargoes by Spanish warships.
 The last ship arrived March 26, and when she cleared there was but 2500 barrels of flour on the island. Brokers bought up all of this as we'll as other provisions at an advance of from s to 10 per cent and have raised prices. The Consul fears serious results if prices rise much higher so that suffer ing follows.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
SUPPOSED SPY
 IN CUSTODY Arrested on the Prize
 Panama. HE IS OF SPANISH BIRTH BELIEVED TO HAVE CHARTS
 CONCEALED. Attempted to Send to Spanish Au- thorities Information Concern
 ing the Harbor Of
 New York.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

KEY WEST, May 24.-An important arrest of supposed Spanish spy was made this evening by United States Marshal Hoar. The prisoner is Romig- no Saplereo Jiminez, who was among those captured on the steamship Pana- ma, and has since been held a prisoner Of war. JimineZ is supposed to have obtained information concerning New York harbOr and it's defenses, with charts of the harbor, which he Is at- tempting to get to the Spanish authori- ties. He is about 40 years of age, a Spaniard and a civil engineer.
 Late this evening Marshal Hoar, with several deputies and United States Commissioner Otto received inforna- tion from the north, In consequence of which they slipped quietly out to the Panama, arrested JimineZ and brought him ashore. He was taken to the Key West Hotel and put through a vigorous examination in private.
 JimineZ stoutly denied the accusa- tion that he was a spy, but his story was of such a contradictory nature that 1t confirmed the suspicious of the Federal authorities. He said he had left Cuba in 1877, date which he sub- sequently corrected to 1890 and later set back a few years. He lived, he ad- mitted, in New York since that time, but had decided to return to Cuba to engage in the mercantile business and was on his way thither when the Pan- anna was captured. He asserted, also, that he had spent considerable time in Venezuela and other South American ports.
 His story. though, was so conflicting on the whole as to be meaningless. A thorough search of the Panama was made in the attempt to locate the charts, but no trace of them could be found. The examination will be con- tinued and the prisoner will be held under arrest meanwhile.
 WASHINGTON, May 24.-The prin- cipal subject of conversation at Camp Alger yesterday evening was Spanish spies and poisoned springs. Three ar rests were made by a member of the Ninth Ohio Battalion. The men con- sidered by him suspicious persons were Mariana Solo, Mayor of Puerto Prin- cipe, a Cuban insurgent; w. H. Stroeks and H. D. McDevitt. American citi- zens. Their appearance and the fact that they spoke Spanish aroused the suspicion of the guard.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
VICTORY FOR PACIFIC
 COAST MERCHANTS

MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 24.-The Pacific Coast merchants who fought for two weeks before the Transcon- tinental Freight Bureau for an increase in rates on less than carload lots have won their fight against the Milwaukee, Chicago and St. Louis representatives as far as the general proposition was concerned. The new and the old rates as made known to-day In five classes in less than carload lots for each 100 pounds are as follows:
 Class 1, new S4, old $2 40; class 2. new 8 50. old s2 15; class 8, new s2 50, old $2; class 4, new s1 90, old s1 70: class 5, new S1 50, old $1 65.
 For carload lots-Class 1, new and old s1 50; class 2, new S1 25. old S1 10; classes 8, and 5. new and old un- changed, are respectively $1 and 95 cents.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
CHARGED WITH CROSS CRUELTY Captain and Mate of a
 Ship Indicted. PUNISHMENT OF A SEAMAN TORTURE INFLICTED ON THE
 GEORGE STETSON. Fiendish Methods Alleged to Have Been Employed to Wreak Petty
 Spite on Sailor Amos
 Stone.
PUNISHMENT OF A SEAMAN
TORTURE INFLICTED ON THE
 GEORGE STETSON.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

PORTLAND, May 24-Captain E.. L. Murphy and First Mate George Harvey of the American ship George Stetson were indicted by the United States Grand Jury to-day on two counts for cruelty maltreating one Amos Stone. an apprentice on board the vessel, on her voyage from Balti- more to Portland, the ship having ar rived here in February.
 The first count simply charges the officers with having beaten and wound ed Stone without justifiable cause. The second count charges them with hav- ing unlaWfully inflicted cruel and un- usual punishment upon Stone without justifiable cause, by beating him about the head and body with their fists; by striking him with board; by striking him with a leather strap; by kicking him from the forccastle head of the vessel to the ( ok below; by confining him in a room that was foul and filthy, thereby endangering hishealth and life; by placing iron manacles on his wrists; by beating him on the hands with a heavy piece of wood; by striking him on the body with a rope; by scrubbing his naked body with a coarse scrub ping brush; by confining him in a filthy and foul-smelling room through the tropics; by exposing him by keeping open the doors to his room while the . .NeSSSI NdS uOuDlIHS ape E1OIu dl e time Stone was sick weak. disabled and insane.
 Stone was in the hospital for some time after his arrival here and was fin ally placed in the insane asylum, where he remains. Though much improved in health he is not sound mentally
 Murphy and Harvey are at large un- der large bonds. Captain Murphy is in command of the ship Henry Willard, which is loading coal at Cornox B. C. probably for Honolulu. Harvey is still first mate of the George Stetson, which is supposed to be on the way from Hilo to New York.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
SPANISH SYMPATHIZERS
 QUICKLY EXPELLED
Marysville Volunteers Drop Traitor From the Membership of
 Their Company.

EVANSVILLE, May 24.-Themem- bers of Company E, N. G. C., of this city, made the discovery on Sunday that one of their number, Frank Vahle, was Spanish sympathizer. At meet ing of the command held last night Captain Voss asked his men to take some action, with the result that the traitor to his oath was forthwith de- prived of membership in the company by the two-thirds vote required by the State law in expelling members from the ranks for misconduct. There was not a dissenting voice.
 About three weeks ago Vahle, whose father is of Spanish extraction, con- fided to a companion that his reason for not signing the volunteer list was that he did not want to go in and fight his friends"
 On Sunday evening, while under the influence of drink. he openly declared Spanish blood flows In my veins, and that is the only fighting blood man can have"
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
Numerous and Varied Reports of the Condition of the Great Marine
 ChessbOard About Cuba.
That Cervera Is i'm the Harbor of Santiago and That Sampson and Schley
 Are Blockadn9 That Port

Q TEGO, Jamaica, May
 Q 24.-The waters south
 oo of Cuba have suddenly @ become the scene of Q great naval activity. . Commodore Schley, who c left Key West Thursday . with the attle-shlpS 0 Massachusetts and Tex . as, the arrnored cruiser Q Brooklyn and the armed Q yacht Scorpion, is be- c lieved to be cruising off z Cienfuegos and Santiago Q de Cuba. Q When the Dandy left 9 Key West last Friday 0 morning Admiral Samp- . son was still there. It 2 was the opinion of naval 6 officers that he would . Q sail for Cienfuegos soon . by the eastern route, the 0 two fleets thus complet- :. Q ing the circuit of Cuba. . The battle-ship Iowa 0 followed Commodore Q Schley on Friday, but Q was overtaken off San 9 Antonio on Saturday . by the torpedo boat Du- : : pont with secret instruc- ( 9 tions. The battle-ship Q immediately increased c her speed to the limit, Q and when last seen was c guarding the entrance to . the passage between the 9 Isle of Pines and Cuba. . The Dupont rushed on 2 2 toward Cienfuegos.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
SECRETARY LoNG's OPINION.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-When Secretary Long started for home after an exceptionally busy day he stated to a group of newspaper men that the de partment had received no information of importance In response to an inquiry as to where the Spanish fleet was To- cated, Mr. Long replied that his belief was that it was still at Santiago de Cuba.
 The Spaniards appear to be making ready for something more than defen- sive campaign at home. The Navy Department now has, by its own reliable sources, reports of greatest activity in the Spanish navy yards and preparations for sea and for long voyage of two of the torpedo boat destroyers. It is given out that they are to join Cervera imme- diately his squadron enters Cadiz liar bor. Possibly this statement is made with a deliberate purpose of mislead- ing American sailors into the belief that Cervera has taken his way homeward
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
LORD WOLSELEY ON
 THE WAR SITUATION.

LONDON. May Iord of ation to-da ysaid: The United States would make mistake in attempting to invade
  done the United States when
 
 
  porarily as are wit them" Wolseey Is forum for power is  run"
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
Nominees for Congress.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. May A.-The Republican Congressional Conventions were held In three Indiana districts to- day. Congressman Charles Landls ana Ctoor,e " steele were renominated in the Ninth and Eleventh Districts. George W. Cromer was nominated in the Eighth Dis trict q, ca, man M. Jett was renominated to-day by WAPAKONETA, Ohio, May 24,-R. B. mated for Congress to-day by the Demo- crats of the Fourth Ohio District.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
NO LONGER AT SANTIAGO.

Copyrighted. 1SsS by James Gordon Bennett
 PORT ALI PRINCE, Hayti, May 24 It is reported here to-day that the Spanish Cape Verde fleet, commanded by Admiral Cervera, which reached Santiago de Cuba few days ago, has left that harbor Its destination is not known It was told, however, that the armored cruiser Maria Teresa, one ot the vessels in Admiral Ceveras fleet, is expected to go to some port in Cuba near Havana.
 News has reached here from Havana that the autonomist Government has decided that provisions and coal i'm ported into Cuba shall be exempt from customs duties until further orders. This action was probably taken to en-
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
ALLEGED RUsE OF SPAIN.

LONDON, May 24.-A special dis patch from Madrid to-days says: Evi- dently the programme in regard to the Philippine Islands has been changed It is believed here that there will be no immediate engagement in Cuban waters. but that Admiral .Cervera will draw of the enemy while the Cadiz fleet relieves Havana
 It is officially announced that the squadron of Admiral Cervera was still at Santiago de Cuba yesterdaY
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
NOT LOOKING FOR TROUBLE.

PORT AU PRINCE, Hayti, May 24.-A local newspaper, the Matin. says that Rear Admiral Osborne of the Brit ish navy, who left for New York on Sunday on board a Dutch steamer. saw at Curacoa a Spanish squadron com posed of five cruisers and five torpedo boat destroyers or torpedo boats. The Spanish officers are reported to have said they would not accept battle un- less with an equal number of ships and that they would avoid encountering su-
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
PLENTY OF COAL AT SANTIAGO

NEW YORK, May 24-According to Captain Schaarschmidt of the Ham burg American line steamship Polaria, which arrived here to-day, there were 5000 tons of coal at Santiago de Cuba when he left that port on May B. The captain saw plenty of coal about the harbor, and upon inquiring, learned that the town could supply enough to the Spanish fleet to put it into fighting trim
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
Montreal Bicycle Races.

MONTREAL, May 24.-The new Queens Park cycle track was opened to-day The professional events were exciting Re- suits:
 Two-thirds of mile. handicap. professional Karl kaser % yards) won, J S Johnson lscratch) second, Leon Boulay (scratch) third Time, l:24 4-5.
 One mile, professionally. s. Johnson won Karl Kaser second. Earl Riser third. Time 2:0l 4-5.
 One mile, tandem, professional-Leon Boulay and Rene Cavely won. Earl Riser and Karl Kaser second, J. s. Johnson and James Bow Ter third Time, 2:05.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
SPAIN READY
 TO MAKE PEACE
 WITH AMERICA
ADxious to EDd tbe War Provided Spanish Honor" Does
 Not Suffer.

3 25-The 
   terms o
 
 
  {. humlia a possibility 9 
   3 divide the American squadron a
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
SEVEN STRANGE SHIPS SEEN OFF
 CAPE BRETON
Captain of q British Vessel Reports Having Been Chased by q
 Cruiser.

N of Louis  0 n a warhps officers Halifax City which arrived make 
  h rapidly The
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
A REPORTED DISASTER.

LONDON, May 24.-A dispatch to the Financial News from Port au Prince says: Admiral Cervera is believed to have divided his fleet. It is reported that the Vizcaya and Alphonso XIII have been destroyed
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
VIM. J. BRYAN WANTS 4
 MILITARY POSITION

NEW YORK, May 24.-The Heralds s Washington correspondent telegraphs: 'I learned to-day that General Joseph Wheeler is making strenuous efforts to have the President issue a commission to William J. Bryan General Wheeler wants MT. Bryan appointed to one of the best places on his staff. and I was given to understand by a war official with whom I talked that Mir. Bryan is very anxious to get the place.