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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
PRIZES TO BE RELEASED.
THE BRATsBERG AND THE MIGUEL
JOVER WILL GO FREE
BLOcKADINd soUADRoNs FIRST CAPTURE. TIT
BUENA VENTURA. LIKELY TO BE CON
tB1 TELEGRAPH TO TIE Tribune

BUENA VENTURA. LIKELY TO BE CON
DEMNED-DEcIsIoNs SOON
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE rE1Buxxl
Key West Fla May 1O-The Norwegian
steamer Bratsberg which was brought into this
harbor late last night by the Mangrove. will not
be held as prize The Prize Commissioners
after carefully considering The facts in the case
decided to-day that there was not sufficient
evidence on which hold her. Their report
which Will be submitted TO the District Court
this week will doubtless be accepted and the
vessei released.
The capture Of the Bratsberg was effected by
the Newport few miles off Havana Yesterday
morning while she was seeking to enter the
blcckaded harbor. About two weeks ago the
Bratsberg laden with cattle. made an effort to
reach Havana She was seen by the squadron
and warned that her cargo was contraband. and
that the rules Of war precluded her entrance
into the harbo-. Accordingly. the captain head
ed his ship for this port. where a part OF the
cargo was sold. A few days later he left here.
and &, is said. sold the rest Of the cattle In
Progreso Mexico. When caught. the vessel was
light and the captain declared that ne had not
landed anything in Havana He also gave a
reason for his desire 10 enter the harbor OF
Havana
The Prize Commissioners have decided 10 rec
ommend the release OF the steamer Miguel JoVer
on the ground that she carried American
cargo. and that the time for her departure from
an American port had not elapsed. The Miguel
Jover IS one II the finest vessels captured b.
the blockading squadron. and her release means
the .oss of nearly 500 600 10 her captors
Il Is said on excellent authority that the
Buena Ventura. the first snip taken. has been
held 10 be a lawful prize. Judge Locke. OF tn"
United States District Court who VIII hear and
pass on the prize cases. Is expected here to-
morrow and Il is believed that he Will have
adjudicated all the cases now in hand by May 20
a.. the latest.
The Mangrove, when she brought in the
Bratsberg also had in custody the fishing smack
Fernandito. taken by the V.cksburg of Havana
yesterday. She had crew OF six men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
SHIPPING COMMISSIONERS FORCE CUT.

United States Shipping Commissioner Hickey has
decided 10 suspend par, OF his Office force owing
to the fact that the war has materially reduced
tho work OF shipping American sailors. Nearly all
q, the large lines flying the American nag have
suspended service from this port, and as result
,herc s little work in the Commissioners Office
The suspensions will take effect on May 10. and are
Among those who Will be suspended are Chief
Deputy Joseph 2. keegan. Cashier Michael spell
man and J. McCiuirk. Gustave Baer Cnarles J.
Harvey VI J. Cruise and {. II r. woodward.
deputy shipping commits toner's This VIII reduce
the force 10 four men. In addition to the Com
missioner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
THE ONEIDA READY FOR SERVICE
THE FORMER YACHT uLAwARRA NOW A sAUCY-
LOOKING FIGHTER

Boston. MAY l0.-The oneida, formerly tho yacht
Tliawarrn "a AT tho Charlesiown Navy Yard all
ready FOR sea, the construction department having
completed ife work With her four l-pOunder
rapl-Are guns she looks like saucy little fighter
Lieutenant William q Miller. l. :. y. OF
Colonel Miller. L. 5. A. retired commands the
Oneida. which Il IS thought. will be used dis
patch boat IN service between the New England
ports and warships cruising along the coast
The Lancaster IS practically ready FOR sea There
IS considerable 10 bc done upon this old warship
vet bur she could get to sea conveniently In few
hours
Tho Lebanon was noated from the drydock this
afternoon As the dock can be made ready
tho Soufhery Will enter II for extensive repairs and
painflng
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
THE YANKEE SUFFERS AN ACCIDENT
COMPELLED TO RETURN TO HER ANCHORAGE RI

co>,pvrr.rD no RETURN TO HER ANCHORAGE RI
THE BREAKING OF A RUDDER CHAIN.
Tn. auxiliary cruiser Yankee left her anchorage
~ Cu,,on Staten Island. yesterday afternoon. and
nroceeded down the Bay almost 70 Sandy Hook.
rh.n she pu. about and headed for the North At
,ant,c anchorage ground. of Tompkinsville-
A. she passed up the channel just below the Mar
row. Il was apparent that the vessel was In trouble.
as she waved about. apparently unable 70 keep un-
der proper steerage way. A number OF towboats
and other small craft kept her company until she
dropped anchor almost in mid stream between Fort
Wad,worth and Fort Lafayette. on the Long Island
shore II was evident that she was unable TO pro-
coed TO her former anchorage. but answers 10 all
questions as to the cause OF the trouble were
fused
Several Of the Yankees crew went ashore at
Staten Island yesterday afternoon and proceeded
TO New-York From them II learned that
while pass.ng out on her way TO the lower Bay the
cupboard starboard rudder chain OF the cruiser
broke OF short making the steering gear OF me
her own steam. and when she came to anchor .
diver was sent the side 10 examine the steer
ing gear. II thought that the outboard end OF
come wound around the shaft near the propeller.
In this case the Yankee may be compelled to ~
turn 10 the Navy Yard TO have II removed.
No cause assigned for the breaking OF the
chain except that In coming about the rudder
might have been thrown over too hard and the
chain being unable TO stand the strain snapped on
NEwBURG POWDER FACTORY STARTS UP.
Newburg ~ Y. May lo-The Latin Rand
powder works near here. have begun work on 4 big
Government order, after being closed several
BY seventeen armAd men. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
FLAGSHIP or A MOSQUITO FLEET.

washington, May 10 (speciaD.-The Navy Depart
Hent yesterday secured the powerful ocean-solns
ttg crown. built on tho great lakes by r w
lee!er az Bay City. Mich. and intended ior SCI
wee AT NewOrleans. The Brown ~ the finest Jug eI
puIe hased '0r the auxiliary navy. So - u d, s
ne", and was her way from the lakes 10 1h9
Atlantic when she WAS secured She was deliyeTeH
a.. r,or,smouthf y. H.. to-day, where sne WI -
nyei with rapd-hre guns and assigned as naSShlp
.. 'qe w-Englani rnogqulto neet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
PRISONERS OF WAR AT ATLANTA.

Atlanta May l0.-SIxteen Spanish prisoners Of
war nine officers and the remainder prvates and
nor-commlssioned officers. arrived Sunday night
under guard Of n detail OF negro soldiers from the
9th Regiment and placed In the military
nrisOn al Fort Mcpherson
The Spaniards were captured In Cuban waters
several DAYS ago by the Nashville and they were
held in custody at Key West until orders were
months The grounds guarded against spies
riysp To brinR thAni Ia AGAHts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
PREFER TO GO TO THE FRONT.

concord. y. II. May l0.-The population Of Camp
Hansceli las, night was 1925 men, and each and all
were sorry at the decision OF the War Department
~ assign the States quota 70 coast defence ana
'trore dGty. NJ are anxious TO 30 70 the front
,, tne physical examination and mastering IN are
p,,veeeolng rapidly. President Tucker. OF Dart
College. visited the college recruits yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
INSPECTING THE vAMOOSE.

With three members OF the Naval Examining
Board as passengers Frank T. Morrils fast yacht
Vamoo.e hauled out from Mannings Basin. No. l.
at Twenty-sixth-st.. South Brooklyn. yesterday af-
ternoon and went 70 Sandy Hook. The Vamoose
is probably the speedest craft In these waters. ana
may b. purchased by the Government. Captain
William 4 Tressy OF the yacht Buccaneer. was
also A pas the trial trip
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
TITO W II BROWN TO BE A GUNBOAT.
ALI. LIGHTS AND STORM SIGNALS ExTINGrTsHED
At PORTSMOUTH

Portsmouth y. H.. May n-The tug '" H.
Brown was turned over 70 the Government at the
>-ayv YARD this morning 20 be converted into
auxiliary sunhoat The work Will be done p. the
yard here The Brown - l56 feet long. has steel
masts and filings and a complete electric outht
Sne will % added 10 the patrol fleet when COM
ple.ed. ~. w.t..
house District has ordered all lights and storm
signals discontinued IN this haroor until the
war ends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
CHAPLAIN CHIDWICK'S ILLNESS.

Key West. Fla. May 10 CspeciaD.-Cheplaln
John p Chidwicl who was sent to hospltal
here yesterday. suffering from erysipeas' was
reported to-day being somewhat improved
His a,lrnent is not considered at all serious ana
his physicians say he will be confined TO ms pea
for only few days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
CRUISER HAS SEEN NO TORPEDO-BO
THE SAN FRANCISCO DIscREDITs THE STORY OF
WARREN LINE CAPTAIN

Provtncetown. Mass. May lo-The United States
cruiser san Francisco after an all-nlght coast
cruise. came into port here at o'clock this morn
ing She reports that she saw nothing OF ne
sInposed Spanish torpedo boat. reported 500 miles
ami from Bosion ty the captain Of the Warren
Line steamer Roman yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
SECOND BATTALION RESERVES AFLOAT.

Thirty members OF the ID Battalion Naval ne
o-,,as IN white duck working clothes and with
hocs and hammocks over their shoulders. left their
HEADQUARTERS in the old armory OF the 18th Resf-
mont. Flatbush ave. and Hanson Place Brooklyn.
Yesterday afternoon. and took troney-oars that
landed them at Mannings Basin No g. AT the end
of Coumhia-st.
There they boarded Alfred Cars eighteen KNOT
-, rlaweIlvn and At o'clock last evening
1919 away under command Of Chief Boatswan 5
Wa,e ed Fish. 10 Join the osquito fleet now
,a,rcrl,ny tha harbor. The men were joyous over
yeft,ng rid OF the humdrum drills on shore. and the
5rosnect OF even a small taste OF sea breezee. Be-
b,n5 them nj the armory they left 10 jealous COM
rades OF Commander William Fl. Stayton's sailors
The tug Dalzell started yesterday for twenty
fo1lr-hour cruise of Sandy Hook
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
FEARS FOR SAFETY OF wATERWORKs
THOUGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO THAT THEY MAY BE
BLOWN Up AND THE CITY SET OK FIRE.

San Francisco MAY lO-Ar the reservoirs and ex-
posed vital properties OF tho Spring Valley wafer
works which supplies San Francisco win water
guarded against treaehery from a forc; IN ioe
By an armed patrol. watch watches dag ana hi$hl.
r e seare1 that attempts may bc made 10 boW
up he reservoirs with dynamite and then set hre
70 the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
ORDERED TO COMMAND THE BUFFALO.

Washington. May lO-Commander William NJ
Uennohil who has recently had charge OF the re-
c-,,,,ng branch OF the Bureau 81 Navigation. Navy
Department has been ordered 70 hold himself In
readiness 10 take command Of the cruiser Buffalo,
formerly the Nictheroy. OF the Brazilian Navy,
now on her way from Bahia 10 tho United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
THE COAST PATROL FLEET.
ADMIRAL ERBEN HOPES TO HAVE SOME NEWLY
PURCHASED YACHTS ADDED TO IT.

PURCHASED YACHTS ADDED TO 1T.
Rear-Adrniral Erhen. who Is in command OF the
naval defence system from Eastpor, Ne. 70 San
Antonio Tex went 10 Boston yesterday 10 ar
rango with tn. comma nder Of The Second District
patrol feet IN regard the vessels 20 be used IN
patrolllng the New England coast, and particu-
larry Boston Harbor Two Of the ctys ferry boats.
the Eas, Boston and the Governor Russell. have
been armed with s-pounders and put in commits
sion 20 defend the harbor where the tea was
thrown overheard. Admiral Erben will arrange
for the inspection OF some other vessels there be-
fore r.. returns to-day. He has also arranged FOR
a Board OF Inspection 10 look at some vessels IN
Chesapeake Bay
No reply was received a. Admiral Eroen's ONCE
Yesterday 70 the dispatch asking 70 have four OF
IN, Yachts added TO the auxiliary feet put at bis
service IN IN. work OF patrolling the harbor OF
New-York
Commander Field arranging yesterday FOR
putting the yacht Free Lance or patrol duty. She
Will probably have her supplies aboard today and
Will then go down the Bay and relieve tho tugs
stationed az Sandy HOOK II IS hoped that George
: Ciould's yacht the ATLANTA, which has been Sc
cured by The Government. Will be used FOR patrol
duty Howard Goulds yacht the Niagara may
also be used FOR the same purpose.
The Naval Auxiliary Board arranged yesterday
FOR The Inspection OF the Sc!rda, o, the Anchor
Linz but owing 10 the lack Of boiler expert 10
until today Sh. Is S75 feet long q feet beam and
- feet deep and her tonnage Is 453 II Is thought
that she would make good refrigerating vessel
A report OF the Celtic King went on 20 washing
ton Yesterday Tho British steamer Elizabeth Ho-
land purchased by the Government IN Engiand
FOR collier. Will have formal inspection at the
CRptain Roigers returned from Washington and
resumed work with the Board yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11

Concord. y. H.. May lo-The entire regiment OF
the 1st New Hampshire Volunteers will have been
mustered into the United States service by Thurs
day night Eight companies two majors and the
lieutenant colonel have far been mustered In.
Dress parade is held daily at Camp Ramsdell.
Two recruits who refused 10 enlist to-day were
given Il ride rail by their comrades. An at
tempt to haze the Dartmouth contingent resulted
In a miniature football rush, in which the COL
legians came out OF top.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
WRECKrNG STEAMER CAL

Captain Kirky Of tho Merritt Chapman wreck
ing William r. Chapman. said yesterday
that his vessel would sail the latter part OF this
week for Key West IN the interest OF the United
States Government. She will receive orders after
she arrives at Key West.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
THE WINSLOW'S ADVENTTRE.
CHASED OUT OF CARDENAs HARBOR BY
THREE SPANISH GUNBOATS.

HER PURsUERs HOWEVER WERE C1IECKMATED
BY THE MACH1As AND FORCED IN TURN. TO
SEEK sHMTER-MINEs IN THE
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-04-14
BILL
sranaonvills.


Correspondence OF Ina ANGUS.
Our farmers are busy with their
spring blowing.
Easter service was well attended
Sunday evening.
SIMON Brand is working at the staye
mill at Gibbons Glade. Pa.
Asa X. Fruzee, Of Hnzellon, was a
caller in town last Saturday.
Some OF our people attended quar-.
terly meeting at Hopewell, last Sun
day.
Rev. Westfall has gone TO Cranes
Vile to attend the Epworth League
Convention.
Easter eggs were very plentiful here.
We think that every QUO ate TO their
satisfaction.
Miss AIDA Brand has gone TO Mark
ieysburg. Pa, whore she will opeu N
millinery store.
Rev. Roberts, Presiding Elder OF the
Oakland district, will preach here mex.
Thursday evening.
Frank w. Gnndy, candidate for
County Superintendent OF Schools, was
Il visitor in our town last Friday.
w. a, Smith has returned home. He
went to Aurora today To bring home
his brother Lee, who has just closed "a
term OF school there.
The leading question OF the day
What has become of Mckinley Is
backbone p IL would be good plan
to raise "a crowd TO search for it..
The school entertaiutnent last Fri
day night was "a successful one. The
speaking was good. aud intcrspcrscd
with songs and music by tho string
band.
Oar Sunday school was reorganizcd
last Sunday, with the election OF the
following officers Superintendent,
w II. Barnes; Assistant, Superintend.
emit lisa Copeman; Secretary. Wilbur
Benson; Assistant Secretary, Vida
Barnes; Treasurer. Eta Glover.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-04-14
Albriehtsvills,

Correspondence of the Argus.
Aunt Lydia Bishoff is on the sick list
at this writing.
Moses Groves has moved from ST.
Joe 90 Bobtown.
The hotels are doing good business;
also the merchants.
Jack Frost is again under indictment
for running the frat crop.
r. A. McMakin & Bro have bought
the mill property at Bobtown. Con-
sideration. six hundred dollars.
Easter was observed 10 the M r..
church and the program for the occa-
sion was carried out in good order.
DR.. Campbell, of Randolph county
will locate in st. Joe about the goth of
this month, for the practice OF his
profession.
John Albright is Offering for rent.
two dwelling houses and store house
in St Joe. lie has fne store house
on the corner Of Main street, which
can be rented very reasonable.
Mr.. q. A. Bolden. editor and pro-
prietor OF the Preston Republican, has
been spoken of as a candidate for the
Legislature. We could not support a
better man. We can confide safely ia
Mr.. Bolden. who will squareiy repre-
sent the interest OF his constituents.
Flossie Sypoit, years OLD, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac r. Sypolt. died
last Sunday morning at3a a. m. She
had been sick but short time. Flos-
sic was a b light. promising little girl
aud will b. sadly missed ia the Sab.
bath school, "a we'll as in the home
circle. We extend to the bereaved pa
rents our heartfelt sympathy, trusting
that the band that bereft them OF a
loving child, may ALEC sustain them Ia
their deep affection.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-04-14
Fun At The Jail.

Last Friday afternoon. while every.
thing WAS as quiet as n Prosperity
Shooter" these days. tho prisoners at
the jail concluded TO "revive us again.
Wilson Martin aud Vernon Fortney
were ioafing around up there. talking
TO the girls. Some OF the Jail birds
who were getting restless this fine
weather. called for water and when
the boys opened the door from the hall
into the Jail TO hand in the water. two
prisoners. Walter COZ and John Nc
Peck, crowdedout and walked over
the boys. Vernon claims that lac tried
To head of one OF them. but that the
declares that he grabbed Que and held
on TO him till the fellow shook him of
but reports say that Wilson was so
excited that he grabbed one OF the
girls and held her instead of the es-
Gaping prisoner. Anyhow, in the ex-
element, both fellows got away and
walked up Main street and over the
kemble hill, before the sheriff could
be summoned When the fellows got
tn the top of the hill they looked back
and waived their hats aud broke into
run for the red brush back of George
Sheets. Then there was hurrying to
and fro. and several men on horse
back galloped ost Of town In pursuit
Somebody raised the cry that the
Spanish Flotilla was upon MS and a
cal was made for Col. Fawcett's Home
Guards to protect the town from In
vasion. liz short time both prisoners
were captured by Luther and Reason
Sweareugen and john Gidley and
Others who were securing the laurel
and hnckleberry forest Both fellows
were run down aud safely landed in
Jail There were several other pris-
oners. who made no attempt to get
away, but staid and laughed heartily
at the whole scene in the Jail corridor
The escaping fellows had thrown the
bucket of water on the boys, who had
brought IL TO them and this made the
floor so slippery that IL was easy to get
away and made funny scene for the
others
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-04-14

Jake Deavers r young man about 81
yenrs OF age. was killed on the rail,
near Austen last Saturday morning
With his brother and another young
man they were trying 70 board freight
train going east and the unfortunate
young man was running along on the
Inside and did not see or hear the train
coming the other way. II struck him
aud knocked him several feet Oh the
track. breaking his skull 20 that he
never recovered consciousness. lie
lived down on Three Fork. where he
was taken for burial. lie was starting
back 70 Pennsylvania to 60 20 work
" hen he got killed and is a son Of viii
liam beavers
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-04-14

The National Editorial Associa.
ton Convention for 1898 will be
held in Denver, Colorado, in Sep
tember, aud will convene on Tues.
day, the 9Th, at 10 q. m, and be in
session four days. After the adj
journment OF the convention, n
tour Of the State will be made by
the party. spending several days
visiting all the principal points OF
interest. Arrangements are being
made for the Eastern and Southern
delegates toTneet in Chicago or St.
Louis on September 2, and 90 from
there on spccial Pullman cars 10
Omaha, Neb., to attend the big
Exposition, aud arrive in Denver
on Monday evening. September 5.
After the itinery Of Colorado ia
exhausted, it is likely that the
Association will 90 on to the Pacific
Coast aud visit that section. and Ia
out about month altogether.
About ten delegates will attend
from West Virginia.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-04-14

The Bsltlmore & OHIO Railroad
Company has eighteen women in
It's employ as station agents, and
the superintendcnts are very much
pleased with the way 10 which they
perform their duties. These women
act as both freight aud ticket
agents, and ii said, in their f4vor
by the travelling auditors. that their
accounts arc always perfectly
straight. Another prominent feat.
ure u their employment is the fact
that their stations are kept noater
and cleaner than those presided
over by men. OF the eighteen nov
in the service SIX are unmarried.
and u the other twelve a ,rqo ma.
jcrlly are widows o. former en-
poyes of IL road.