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The true northerner., 1898-05-18
PROSPECTS OF A SEA FIGHT.
Between Admiral Sampso and the Span
ish Fleet Now Loose.


Washington, May IL. - Considerable
speculation was INDUCED in during yes
terday at the navy department as to
the prospects of a sea fight between
Admiral SIMPSONS squadron and the
Spanish Cape Verde fleet. 1t is believed
that he will be able TO intercept them
should they make a dash for Cuba, but
if they should get past his vessels they
would make it warm for our ships on
blockade duty off Cienfuegos, on the
south coast. They could not stand for
a moment against the Spanish armored
cruisers, and yet are not fleet enough to
escape if they are sighted. Should
Sampson sight the Spanish fleet it is
not certain that he could engage them,
provided the Spanish admiral found it
to his interest 10 decline the engage
ment The Spanish ships are faster
than anything in the American squad
ron, with the possible exception of the
flagship New York.
If Sampson should fall in with them,
however, and find the Spaniards in a
fighting humor he would have the best
Of il as far as chances can be calculated
from a simple view Of the respective
number of armored ships and guns
The battleships Indiana and Iowa
though 25 per cent. slower than the
Vizcaya class, far overmatch them in
offensive and defensive power. Their
armor belts and turrets could not be
pierced at a fighting range Of 1000
yards by the biggest gun mounted by
the Spaniards while the twelve and
thirteen inch guns of our battleships
could perforate the Spanish armor belts
The New York, however. is inferior in
both offensive power and armor TO the
Spanish vessels, though she might hold
her own by superior management and
gunnery.
If Sampson has taken his whole fleet
the monitors Amphitrite and Terror
would make up more than a balance of
power against the Spanards. allowing
the cruisers Montgomery, Detroit and
Marblehead as a force sufficient 70 take
care of the Spanish torpedo boat de-
stroyers. The latter, however, are al
most untried elements in actual war
fare. and some naval officers fear that
they are much more dangerous foes
than the ordinary strategists allow in
their calculations.
The true northerner., 1898-05-18
ON TIE DECK OF THE FLAGSHIP

teries defending the city This attack
lasted about three hours and resulted
in much damage to the batteries and
incidentally 10 portion of the city
adjacent TO the batteries. The batteries
replied to our fire, but without material
effect. One was killed on board the New
York and seven slightly wounded in
the squadron. No serious damage to
any ships resulted. SAMPSON"
The true northerner., 1898-05-18
I. Morro battery. on the eastward

X. Morro battery. on the eastward
arm Of the harbor, was the principal
point cf the attack Rear Admiral
Sampson ano C-ptain Evans were on
the lower bridge Of the Iowa and had
a narrow escare from Gying splinters.
which injured thre men. The Iowa
was hi eight tis es. but TIE shells made
no in- preSgiQn On lQr arlnOr
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coMMoDoRE sCHLEY's FLEET SAILS.
Flying Squadron l. on to Join the Fleet
of Admiral sampson.

Newport News, Va, May 4-Five
vessels Of the flying squadron, led by
the flagship Brooklyn, steamed out of
the Hampton Roads at 3:45 p. m. yes
terday and after passing the Virginia
capes took a southeerly course, going,
it is said 10 augment Admiral Samp-
sons fleet now in the vicinity of Porto
Rico
The order directing the squadron to
put 20 sea came at midnight Thursday.
A few minutes later the signal, TO BE
ready to put to sea at daybreak, was
flashed from the flagship. Back from
the men-of-war came the answer. In a
jiffy the men were summoned to the
decks and the work OF making the ship
ready TO sail commenced. Then the men
waited for the sigrNal TO weigh anchor, ="
which did not com~ until afternoon.
Hundreds of people, mostly the guests
at the hotels, including the wives and
daughters of the officers of the ships,
stood on the dock and waved godspeed
to the men who were going TO do battle
for their country. After passing through
the capes the Scorpion took the lead,
Admiral Simpsons squadron. This
statement came from a reliable source.
The ships passed the capes at 7:15
o'clock. After reaching the open sea II
is said the vessels took the middle
course proceeding under full steam.
The true northerner., 1898-05-18
Engineers Celebrate Dewey.

st. Louis. May 16.-The biennial con-
vention Of locomotive engineers held an
executive session Saturday, but sd-
journed at noon to take part in the
Dewey celebration.
The true northerner., 1898-05-18

KY" writes ]. w. Jordan, Esq,
Of corbin, Whitley Co.. KY, ~ was taken with
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spit up blood and was also troubled with night
sweats was short winded that I could
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phthisic (asthma) and almost die for about two
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Pierce, and related my case to him. He wrote
me that should take his Golden Medical Dis
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bottles l began to see that IL was helping me,
so concluded to continue its use. I did so and
have improved both in strength and in weight.
i have not had the phthisc, nor spit up any
blood since last spring"
This great remedy-Dr Pierce's Golden
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affections which, if neglected lead up to
consumption. 1t strengthens the stomach
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The true northerner., 1898-05-18
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.
Chicago, May i

Chicago, May a.
Following were the quotations on the
Board of Trade today: Wheat-May,
opened $1.30. closed $L4434c; July, opened
$l.02. closed Sl04l2; September. opened
size, closed S95sc; December, opened
S3l4c, closed Soc. Corn-May opened
S5Ac. closed 955sc; July. opened 95Ac,
closed 36c; September, opened 36asc,
closed 36Ac. Oats-May, opened 279sc,
closed 295sc; July, opened 261sc, closed
26Ac: September, opened 24c, closed
237sc Pork-May, opened nominal,
closed $11.7O; July. opened $l1.45, closed
Sl1.70; September. opened S11.62R,
$11S21s. Lard-May. opened nominal,
closed $54712; July, opened $40, closed
S6.5712.
$3.50: July, opened s6.621a, closed SO So
Produce: Butter - Extra creamery,
Ice per n; extra dairy, 15c; fresh
hacking stock, l1a1112c. Eggs-Fresh
stock, 1Oc per doz. Live Poultry
Turkeys, 6M7c per fb; chickens, S@
SAC: ducks, 61ad1c. Potatoes-Common
TO choice. 70dS0c per bu. Sweet Po-
tatoes-Illinois. S3.5O@4.O0 per brl.
The true northerner., 1898-05-18

Havana. Other blockading vessels came
up also. The converted revenue cutter
Manning Captain William NJ. Munger.
was detailed to convoy the Gussie, and
three abreast the steamers moved along
the coast. No doubt MORO Castles de-
tenders observed the strange vessel and
sent the alarm ahead Spanish soldiers
were seen grouped on the shore near
Mariel. and the Manning's guns We're
trained upon them, suspecting a masked
battery. No shots were fired, however
Watched by "A Body of Cavalry.
A body of cavalry was observed on a
hill west of Mariel. For some minutes
the cavalry watched US then galloped
over the hill i'm the direction we were
heading. by the ruined walls of an old
stone house further on Spanish troops
were gathered. Several shots were fired
by the gunboat Manning and presently
no troops We're visible. 1t had been
decided TO land near here but the depth
of water was not favorable. Just west
of Port Cabanas harbor the Gussie
anchored, the Manning covering the
landing place with her guns, and the
torpedo boat Wasp came up The first
American soldier 10 step on the Cuban
shore from this expedition was Lieu
tenant Crofton, Captain O'Conner, with
the first boat load, having gone a longer
route.
sharp Firing Is Soon Heard.
A reef near the beach threw the men
out and they stumbled through the
water up to their breasts When they
reached dry land they Immediately went
into the bush to form picket line, sud
denly a rifle shot followed by con-
tinuous sharp firing, warned the men
that the enemy had been in waiting.
The Manning fired into the woods be-
yond our picket line. The Wasp opened
with her small guns. The cannonade
began at 3:15 and lasted a quarter of an
hour; then our pickets appeared and
reported that none Of our men was hurt
but that they had killed twelve Span
iards. 1t was finally decided to re-
embark, while the Cuban scouts made "a
new appointment with the insurgent
body.
The true northerner., 1898-05-18
Is Peter q Back Number9

Philadelphia, May 14.-Peter Maher
was knocked out by Joe Goddard in the
first round at the Arena last night.
The true northerner., 1898-05-18
st. Louis Grain.


Wheat-Higher; No. 2 red cash eleva-
tor. sl.21; track, H.22; May, $l2O bid;
July. 96c: September, $3.50; December.
SS7Sc bid: No. hard cash. H.221a. Corn
Stronger; No. cash, S5c; May, S41ac
asked July, S4ssc; sePtem1er' sP aniSn tracy gSs
2o022tb. Nav. 31c asked; July. 261ac
asked Rye-Nominal: 6Sc.
The true northerner., 1898-05-18
Chicago Live stock.

ONlCdBO, Mdy II.
Hogs Estimated receipts for the day,
q 600; sales ranged at $3.00@4.15 for
pigs. $400d435 for light, S4 l5@4.S0 for
rough packing, $4.20@4.55 for mixed,
and $435d4.60 for heavy packing and
shipping lots Cattle-Esimated re-
ceipts for the day, 2,3O0; quotations
ranged at $50O6525 for choice to ex-
ira steers, $4.4OQ4.s5 for good to choice
do. $415a465 fair to good, $3.S5q4.25
common to medium do $3.S5q4.25 butch
ers' steers. $4.00@4.S0 fed western steers,
sS.9O64.25 stockers, s4.20G4s0 feeders,
$250d4.4O COWS, $3.10d4.7O heifers, 81 40
M425 bulls. oxen and stays, $S.60@4.6 go
Texas steers. and s4.00@6.50 veal calves.
Sheep and Lambs-Estimated receipts
for the day, $500; quotations ranged
at S3.6O64.30 westerns, $3.00@4.40 ma
tives. $4.00@5.35 lambs, and $6OOq7.5 80
cprinp lambs
The true northerner., 1898-05-18

II doesn't take
much knowledge
of mathematics
to figure out the
facts about that
dread disease -
CO : u m ption.
Statisticians long
ago demonstrated
that one seventh
of all the deaths
in Christendom
each year may be
safely attributed
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East Buffalo Live stock.
East Buffalo, n. Y. Ma,

East Buffalo, n. Y, May IA.
Dunning e. Stevens, Live Stock Com
mission Merchants, East Buffalo, n. Y.
quote as follows: Cattle-Market
steady: light supply. Hogs-Receipts,
25 cars; market lower: Workers, A.354
445: pigs. $4.0064.10; mixed and medi-
ums. S455d460 heavy, $3.50. Sheep and
Lambs-Recripts, 30 cars; marksS
steady and unchanged.
The true northerner., 1898-05-18

to consumption and allied
diseases.
There is an almost certain
cure and a positive prevent
i've for this fatal disease If
taken in time. The story of
what II will do is told in the
following letter:
" About two and a half years
ago, when | was at Flat Lick,
Ku - ,ur.iiea w Iordn. L..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
Ohcr Small Fires.

Small fires We're numerous yesterday
and the bremen had 10 eat their CHRIST
mas dinner on the run.
AT 4.g0 O'Clock yesterday still alarm
was sent ia from the corner Of Main
and Nineteenth streets, where small
blaze was extlnguished, with but triiins
damage.
An alarm from Box 20 called the de-
uartment az s.2j o'clock last night 10
No ia north Tueniy-thlrd street where
a lamp bad exploded. and before the
flames could be eXtnguished caused a
damage of s.. The house is owned by
John Rosee and is occupied by James
y. Granger.
Box Z az The Third Police Station
rang In last night at 1899 o'clock, and
brought the department 10 the corner Of
Jefferson and Broad s.reeis H. eXtinguish
"a SIS fire i'm a small confectionery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
CAPT. F. H. LEAFS
HOUSE BURNED.
His Barton Heights Residence Totally
Destroyed.
CHEMICAL ENGINE GIVES AID.
The Loss il over 81, 5OO-ScvcraI
Alarms Of Fire in Richmond sun
day aud Yesterday. but the
Damage is JFiHi8g.
CHEMICAL ENGINE GIVES AID,

The residence Of Captain T.. II. Lea, the
freight agent Of the Southern Railway.
on North Avenue. Barton heights. was
totally destroyed by fire yesterday after
noon between and o'clock
il was burned 10 the ground and only
a part OF the furniture on the first floor
was saved The outhouses had a narrow
escape aud the residence Of Mr.. II. l..
Lorraine was saved only b. heroic cf-
forts.
Tho fire originated In the upper stories
from a defective fuc and had made great
Roadway before 90 was discovered. Inc
local fire department dfd excellent work.
Richmond was called on for assistance
and the chemical engine was sent over.
This Hiiic tire fighter lN'l SDsiaib.h itS
reputation and rendered valuable ana.
Captain LEAFS house and furniture were
insured for s. sm, but TINS sum Will not
cover his loss.
After the fire Mr.. Lorraine entertained
the fremen at his residence
FIRES ~ RICHMOND.
Richmond had no serious hres TINS
Christmas. thanks 10 her excellent hre
department There were a number OF
alarms sunday and yesterday but the
damage in most cases was trlHins.
There was a call Sunday night at 1886
o'clock from box II. First and Broad
tiftttt.
The occasion was a blaze among pile
of trash tn the rear of q store house.
No damage.
AT 1886 a. NJ. Sunday. there was n call
from the Broad street engine house IL
was occasionod by the burning OF an
awning near Seventh and Broad.
There was call at ll.22 T. NJ. sunday
from the Third street engine house. An
awning in the ncighb0rhood was set on
fire By fire crackers No damage.
OTHER BLAZES.
At noon sunday there was stu alarm
from Box o. The fire was I'm the house
al 80 502 north Twenty-siXth street, oc-
cupict by w. II. touching. Damage
5000.
There was a call from BOX 20 (stilD at
4.2S T.. n yesterday. This was due 80
the explosion among fireworks In the
store at 30. 1913 east Franklin. Damage
$500
AT $3.50 a call came from Box % CstilD.
An awning was ablaze. Damage trihins.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
Mr. Geo. ". Koincr 10 Take Charge on
January Second.

The Department Of Agriculture Of Nir-
ginia will change hands next Tuesday,
Colonel Thomas Whitehead, who has held
the office of Commissioner for eleven
years giving place 20 SIR. George Well
ingtOn Koiner at one time q resident OF
Augusta county but who has Of late
been engaged ia business in North Caro-
lima.
The Department Of Agriculture was
created by the Legislature many years
ago I'm response 20 the earnest efforts OF
DR. Thomas Pollard and Dr. a. III. Perk-
ins both enthusiastic farmers, who real
lzed that something should be done 90
promote the interest OF agriculture In
Virginia.
That il has done much for the State
those familiar with the facts cOncede, and
through its efforts many desirable set
tiers. have been brought here from other
sections. one of its most admirable fea-
lures was the handbook compiled by Col.
Whitehead. which was distributed far
and wide. being eagerly sought by resi-
dents of other states.
The supply soon became exhausted and
another edition would have been issued.
but for the action Of the last LEGISLATURE
I'm cutting off the appropriation. For this
reason. not only was AN work stopped but
for months the employees OF the depart
ment received no salaries.
The retiring commissioner has been
busiiy engaged for some days tn getting
his papers IN order to turn over the cf-
flee 20 Mr. koiner
The latter is q most estimable gentle
man. and has numbers OF friends I'm Nir-
ginid. At one time he owned and work
ed "A large farm in Augusta county. He
did not prosper. however. and 20 the re-
greet of his neighb0rs sold his place a
little more than year ago, and shortly
thereafter went to North Carolina.
Mr.. Koiuer Is expected here tomorrow
with his family 10 is probable that he
Will reside az Barton Heights or Chest
nut Hill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
TWO VETERANS DEAD.
conn ". AmmoHs and James Ellis
Have Passed AXyav

on Christmas day while AN the Chris
Van world was celebrating tho birthday
of the Lord, TWO more of the heroes v,ha
wore me gray went to join the majority
gi tHeir comrades. Both passed away at
Lee Camp soldiers Home
ihe ITst To cross the river was Veteran
Johh w. AmmOns. who came 10 tho
home I'm 1888, and was much beloved III.
his comrades there Mr. Ammons was
q native OF Charles city county. and
served during the war as q member OF
Company x, Fifty-third Virginia Regi
ment Ho was sixty-two years of apo
His funeral win take place from he
home chapel al ] o'clock this afternoon
Rey. Dr. LandOn X. Mason officiating
The Death Of Mr. James -. ellis oc-
CURED sunday night. He became an in
mate of the Home on November 20. lSq3
coming from Albemarle county, where
he was born siXty-ciGht years AGO.
Mr. Ellis served through the war as n
member ~ Company G., Forty-sixth Vlr-
Snla Infantry lie came 10 the Home
on account OF intrmities ana was am in
valid all the time he was there.
The arrangements for the funeral have
not yet been made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
BAD MAN FROM
BUTCHERTOWN.
StrOther Hill Wouldn't Stand No
'POSement from Him.
JOHN M'LAUGHLIN IN TROUBLE.
James johnson Got on on the Charge
of Steaiing q Bicycle, But Aionzo
Saunders Was sent On FOR Steal
ing "a Horse.
JOHN MCLAUGHLIN IN TROUBLE.

The following cases were disposed Of
in the Police Court yesterday morning:
Strother Hin and William Price, two
colored individuals. are charged with
beating and attempting to cut William
Morris, another colored party. Morris
didn't think 1t worth while 10 appear
against the two. and the case was laid
over 10 this morning when Morris and a
number Of witnesses are expected to be
on hand.
Morris IS a big bIU0" said Hin, "and
he calls hisself de bad man from Butcher
town Oats Wy | beat i'm wild mer
"a. Dey all Is down on us cause we
won't take no posement from EN-"
Eddie Watkins (coloreD has two
charges against him. one for creating
disturbance I'm Pilgrim Travellers Hall
and the other a more serious one. Of at
tempting 20 poison Nettie Anderson. The
case viii be heard on Wednesday.
ELIZA WAS FINED.
John Henderson and Eliza Henderson
(colored) were taken In charge Tor Great
ing disturbance on the street. but il
turned out that Eliza was the guilty
party. and she was fined 50 and costs.
and John dismissed.
Sallie A. Anderson (colored) got drunk
and dirorderly on the street, and she
paid $40
Mary Harris and Victoria Smith COLOR
ed became onraged with each other
about man. ana they threw some
bricks Then NJ. j. Brannan had them
taken up Tor being disorderly on mis-
premises. and they both fcn back in lieu
Of $50 each.
John Mclaughlin has been employed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

explanation that he was on hfs way to
WORK let him out OF the charge Of carry
ing Il concealed weapon. hut he was
10 ced 10 put mp $50 for being drunk
CHEAP SET or HARNESS.
Alonzo Saunders (colore) was arrested
by Officer Wyatt Saturday night as a
suspicious character. but later the officer
learned that DE had arrested an alleged
morse thief lie had attempted to SEN
a horse for $40, and had sold a set of
halAess to Barkeeper Woln for . cents
ana II was learned that the horse and
harness belonged TO Henry Johnson. q
coiored man from Winterp0ck. who had
si"ced them in % stable in Manchester
saturday morning, from which they were
l"io" some limo during tbe day. The
Ease was sent on 20 the grand jury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27
TAX NOTICE.
Office Collector City Taxes,
Room I. first floor, City Hall,
Richmond. Va. Dec. /, 1898.
: Office TO TAXPAYERS.

The residue Of City Taxes for 1895 Is
NOW DUE AND PAYABLE at this office.
EVERY male twenty-one years OF age.
and EVERY person keeping house or do.
ing business in the city is assessed for
personal taxes. and those who have NOT
paid any city taxes during the year Will
please call and settle, so as TO avoid being
posted as delinquent.
GRADING. PAVING, FIPE AND
SEWER CONNECTION BILLS are also
due. and will have TO be declared delin-
quent II not paid on or before end OF year.
FIVE PER CENT. was added to ali
tax bills. real or personal, not half paid
on or before JUNE Goth.
FIVE PER CENT. will be added 10 last
half II not paid on or before DECEMBER
3lst
Interest at SIX PER CENT. also at.
taches TO all bills as soon as reported de-
linquent
Particular attention is called TO the
above as under an ordinance JUST passed
by the CITY Council there can be no
avoidance OF the per cent. penalty after
December 31st.
del Collector Of City Taxes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-27

IN the bakery at the Lexington Hotel
He came from Philadelphia. The holiday
idea got the best Of him, however. and
he got drunk Christmas and chased his
helper and the porter around with a big
carving knife. lie was arrested and
fined s. with costs.
HE PUT OUT THE BONFIRE.
Spencer Lee (coloreO drove his horse
and wagon through bonfire some
boys had built at Fifth and Clay streets
Saturday night. and because the boys
raised an objection, Spencer began TO
throw rocks. He was assessed $3.50.
George Ross, a yellow boy, was arrest
ed by officer Sutton for shooting a giant
hre-cracker on Sunday.
He's right good boy said Mr.. SUIT
ton.
That's right, he is" remarked Officer
Redford.
And Justice John declared when two
men like Sutton and Redlord youched
for a boy. he would let him OF, so the
boy was dismissed.
Isaiah Johnson (coloroD said he took
too much 10 drink on Christmas Eve.
and he got drunk and stayed drunk
through Sunday. lie Was charged $40
MOSES GOT NINETY DAYS.
). G. Bagby (c0l0red) said Moses Smith
stole $50 from his pocket three weeks
ago. Moses denied IT, but. as a suspi-
cious character, Noses was given ninety
days.
Henry Johnson (coloreD. charged with
stealing set Of harness from J. "
Breedlove. had his case laid over to
Wednesday.
James Johnson (coloreO was dismissed
Of the charge of taking a bicycle belong
Ing 10 Joe Lewis a Western Union mes
senger boy, Saturday night lie said he
pald - for IT 10 man whom be didn't
know and as no one saw him take the
wheel, and he told such a straightfor-
ward story, he was allowed TO go back
10 his home in King William, and young
Lewis got his wheel.
DIDN'T LIKE THE HORNS.
Otto Cook came to Richmond from
Chesterfield county and he brought a
revolver along with him. because some
one In the country shot al him two years
ago. While walking on Broad street i'm |
the crowd OF Christmas jewellers. ne be- |
came incensed because a Jolly lot OF fell
lowe blew their horns in his face. and |
drew his pistol officer Wrenn then ar |
reo'od him, and DE was fined $50 and
costs for carrying concealed weapons. |
Owing TO his good reputation I'm his ma |
tive place. ana because Chief I.iDscofnb. !
Of Manchester. spoke well OF him. Cooks |!
line was RENTED. and he was permitted |
10 DEPART.
Was on his way 10 work Saturday night
when ne got drank and was arrested,
and razor found In his pocket, Ills