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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-03
EAGAN FOUND GUILTY
Dismissal from the Army Is the
Verdict of the Court-M Martial.
No Mercy u Observation-Disclosures
May Institute nm Inquiry into
the Mental Condition Of
the officer.

Washington, Jan. 2s.--Dismissal from
the military service of the United
States without any recommendation for
clcmency is the verdict passed by the
court-martial upon Commissary Gen.
eral Eagan for his recent virulent ut.
tack upon Maj. Gen. Miles. The verdict
was reached within Al minutes after
the trial ended Friday. Gen. Eagan.
according to the verdict, is guilty, OIL
account Of his vile language before the
war investigating commission, of con
duct unbecoming an officer ard a gen
tletnan aud conduct prejudicial to good
order and military discipline.
Notwithstanding the nature of the
courts conclusions, the president can
exercise clemency If he so desires, and
Gen. Eagan's friends will urge that his
punishment be confined to relieving
him from the duties of commiSsary gen.
eral of subsistence and to Il detail tC
garrison duty, instead Of putting upon
him the disgrace OF dismissal from the
military service.
Prompt Action to he taken.
Formal announcement of the decision
will reach the president to-day, and Oh
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-03
Mtg Deal in Pine Lands.

Milwaukee, Jan. 2G.--The sale of a
tract OF northern Minnesota pine land
for 100000 was closed in this city
Wednesday. The purchaser was the
Tower Log and Railroad company, the
deal being made through ID. Witten-
burg, Jr.. Of Cedarburg. secretary and
treasurer, on behalf of the company.
The property that changed hands con-
sists of 10000, 900 feet of pine in ST.
Louis county, Minn., north OF the west
ern extremity of Lake Superior.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-03
Reelection of q Bachelor.

The dreariest thing is wasted love.
A man doesn't begin to love till his pas
sion becomes of age.
Eve never meant to eat the apple; she
only wanted to taste it.
The more a woman studies finance the
aurcr she is that nothing makes q thing 80
clear as a pattern .aAs
When a woman resolves to spread sun.
shine and happiness aroused her abe begins
by carrying a sad, wistfNlssahok in her eyes
rnd. talking in a low, niorfnful voice.-N.
Y. Press.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-03
Need for PROMPT Action.

Washington. Jan. 27.-The president
talked with a number of callers from
congress Thursday about the peace
treaty. He expressed his satisfaction
that an agreement had been reached
for a vote and expressed confidence in
the result. The president told his
callers there was need for prompt &C.
ton, aud said that the present situa-
ton was one that should. not be pro-
!onged.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-03

puSiisssl MsstAiy. q ets.: Per Assss, IN
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-03

Oakland, Cnl.. Jan. 25.-Ex-tiov. 10.
mauldo pachecho is dead Of Bright's
disease. He has suffered from this com
plant for some time, but his condition
not regarded rs serious until with
In the last few weeks. Several days
ago he began to grow rapidly weaker
and his death was nearefnl
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-03

Washington. Jan. 27.-Cnpt. J. d.
Moore. of the revenue cutter Winona.
which made a search Of the gulf coast
for the yacht Paul Jones, has reported
to the treasury department that he
made q thorough search and believes
that the vessel was blown to pieces In
the vicinity Of Breton island by in ex.
plosion OF naphtha.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-03

account OF the high rank of the accused
the verdict will be given the distinction
Of immediate attention by the president
as commander in chief of the army. Re.
fore he takes final action, though, there
are certain prescribed ferns to be FOL.
lowed. The record in the case must be
examined by a reviewing officer in the
Office Of the judge advocate general and
then must 50 to SECRETARY Alger for in
d~orscinent. The delay in the present
case, however, will be as short as pos.
siblc.
Prospect of Medical Inquiry.
The president combines both the par,
doning power and the reviewing power
in his own person. He may take into
consideration, and 1t is generally be.
lieved he will, Gen. Eagan's mental con.
ditiop at the time he committed the
offensc which the court-martial has
found of so serious n character as to
Justify his dismissal from the service.
With this in view the president may
have good cause to initiate further pro.
ceedings. which would be in all proba.
bility to convene a medical board to eS-
anime into his condition of health. On
their finding OF a serious mental con-
the president. could, and posi-.
bly, will, order Gen. Eagan placed upon
the retired list as being physically in
capacitated for duty.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-03

II would like to see THE ARENA In every
WILLIAM j, BRYAN.
september -, 1897"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-02-03

spec,asM cory Ano PROSPECTUS FaEt
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
POLICE CLUBBING STORY DENIED.

The police OF the West Forty-seventh-st. station
deny that Policemen Thomas Cassidy and Will
lam Levy OF that command. were clubbed by
brother officers on Tuesday night A newspaper
stated that the two patrolmen had engaged IN a
fight at No III Tenth-ave., and that policemen
who had seen the fight had arrested the men,
Cassidy being clubbed because he would not SUD-
nit
Captain Thomas OF the station. said this morn
ing that the policemen were not cluobed he said
they are on sick leave at their homes, and nave
scalp wounds. He declared that. N his opinion the
policemen were under the influence OF liquor ana
had probably had fight.
Cassidy and Levy were on special duty watch
ing gangs of loafers who infest the street cor
ners OF the precinct. They should have reported
al O'Clock last night and they did not do So
Several policemen told to watch for them.
Cassidy and Levy In crowd Of struggling men
at Tenth-ave. and Fifty-second-st. about 1880
O'Clock A number Of men In the crowd hat
bruises and cuts. Three Of them made complaints
against Cassidy and Levy saying the policemen
had dubbed them Brown and the other ofncer
took Cassidy and Levy TO the police station. Both
ofncers were cut. and Sergeant Flarnery said ne
saw no bruises except on the policemen, and ne
refused 10 entertain complaint by the three men,
Cassidy and Levy were sent 10 their homes
Inspector Thompson ordered Captain Thomas 10
prefer charges against Cassidy and Levy. The
fschn!cai charge will be for absence without leave
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
YONKERS.

As result Of careless handling Of dynamite blast
ing cartridges Charles Taylor and Michael Whalen.
two men in the employ Of James Ball. a local con-
tractor were injured by an explosion at quarry
on the sawmn River Road yesterday afternoon.
Taylor was removing cartridge from his coat
pocket when It exploded. Whalen was standing
near by at the time. and both men were thrown TO
the ground and knocked senseless. Taylors cloth
ing was set on fire. The flames were quickly ex-
tinguished by other men, and ambulance was
sum moned from St. Johns Riverside Hospital Az
ter considerable work the men were revived Whaieh
was only slightly bruised. but Taylor was a mass
Of cuts and bruises. The fingers OF his right hand
were shattered and his side was terribly burned
Every nre company in Westchester County nine
ty-two in all. have Informed the Citizens Commit
. tee OF this city that they will take part In the
State convention parade in Yonkers. In AUGUST.
About O'Clock Tuesday morning horse at
tached to q light runabout wagon dashed down the
steep incline OF Palisade-aye. from Lake-ave 70
Ashburton ave. He had taken fright at steam
roller and his driver. T. F. Tce OF No. le Ingram
St was unable to manage him. At Ashburton-ave
the wagon was upset. and Tice and young woman
companion were thrown into the street. Mr.. Tice
was picked UP unconscious. but the young woman
was unhurt. After medical aid had been sum
moned the young man was revived. he MAS MAS
severely bruised about the head and body. The
horse was captured and the wagon was wrecked
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
sT MARK,S HOSPITAL REPORT.

The annual report Of ST. Marks Hospital. Of
this city which has just been issued. shows that
the institution is in a iourishing condition. ana
that itsis now better able TO attend to the In
creasing- demands made upon It. Through the
generosity OF friends new building was pur-
chased and fitted up. This new home enabled the
Board Of Managers to provide room for a few
more public wards and private rooms and also a
home for the Training School for Nurses. which
was located in a leased building at some distance
from the hospital. The treasurers report shows
that the receipts from March last year to March
this year amounted to s3s27 ~, and the disburse-
ments for the same period f3,54s IL, leaving bal
ance on hand OF 1884 g. Contributions should he
sent to D. Mclean Shaw treasurer St Marks
Hospital, Nos. III and l79 Second-ave.. New-fork.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
WESTCHESTER COUNTY.
NEW-ROCHELLE.

A contract was made by the Aldermen. Mayor
Dillon presiding. on Tuesday night, for sprinKhhe
the streets Owing to oversight OF 'ne ou
Board when 1t granted franchise to the onon
Railroad that company will escape the expense VI
sprinkllng its cartracks. Robert Mckee was ap
pointed clerk to the Receiver Of Taxes at saiary
Of $500 year. and the following salaries were
designated for other city officers; Clarence Haskell
CITY Engineer. 81 800 a year; John Kelly, Supern-
tendent OF Puh,sc Works 81 800; Michael j. Tierney
Corporation nsel g 800; ANDREW es seiz; scey Snsy
Clerk 1900 Justice Of the Peace William j. Lace.
was appointed Assistant City Judge and George
j Stonter Sealer of Weights and Measures me
Aldermen voted to make preparations at once , 70
remodel the City Hall. II was decided 70 eniploy
T. Hanford Sturgs as the architect ana s,,eed 70 en
mend $1,000 Bids for the work will be received
On June 6. The Aldermen also voted TO purchasse use
\ steam roller. and 10 issue N5O.W In oonus loi
the improyement OF the streets. The most inter-
esng business Of the session Ts b1cb the wss done
Sy secret ballot AS the public printing for me ne
6rst wear Of the city will amount to about *5Ooo
for each official paper. there was spirIea o. Uo,
resulted in "The New Rochelle Press 6eing Ths Ee
eiared the official Democratic paper, and me
Sew-Rochelle Pioneer" Of which Henry sweet ana
Henry Scherp the editors. receiving the Hepuo-
Hear designation.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
PEEKSKILL

The funeral OF the late William D. Southard was
held at his home. No. 1.1@ Main-st.. yesterday
afternoon at 4 O'Clock and was largely attended
Flags about the village were at halfmast all day.
and from until o'clock In the afternoon all
business places in town we're closed. AT the
funeral those in charge were Bishop Cyrus u
Frost the Rev. Dr. Hugh c. Townley and the
Rev. James W. A. Dodge. After the religious ser ser
vices the Masonic rites were performed Inc dls,
play Of floral offerings was large and beautiful ana
a special wagon was used to convey then 10 the
cemetery Burial In Hillside Cemetery.
The village trustees held long and important
meeting on Tuesday evening from ! until l0:U
O'Clock and then went into executive session
Village Clerk Charles r. SWANS salary was raised
from $500 to $500 a year; Street Commissioner
Charles T. Denikes salary was raised from y day
10 ,2O a day or N5 per week Resolutions OF
coincidence upon the death OF Former PRESIDENT
and Trustee William D. southard were adopted by
a rising vote the Board voting TO attend the
funeral in body Resolutions were passea vsSs IN IN
dorsing the movement OF the Peeksklll FIRE De
partrient 10 obtain the convention Of the Hudson
River Valley Firemen's Association Convention TOT
1900, and President Storm appointed citizehs
committee TO aid the fremen in the project. Cor,
poration Counsel E. B. Traviss bill was discussed
at some length and he appeared before the BosrS I
and defended and explained his charges. when
were in addition to his regular salary ana naH hai
caused the Auditing Committee TO rerer the piu
back to the Board for action. The bill was paid.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
THE EW-MEXICO POISONING CASE.

FURTHER EVIDENCE IN REGARD TO ALLEGED
CONSPIRACY INVOLVING wELI-KNowN MEN,
Santa Fe. " NJ. May II (speciaD.-The hearing
in the penitentiary conspiracy case was resumed
to-day by the cross-examination Of Garner by Judge
Iaughlin for the defence. When he left Missouri
Garner came to New Mexico a pedler Of salve
and hair restorer which he called "Schutz's Hair
Forcer" About the close OF 1896 he sold some OF
the hair forcer" TO Mrs Mottenbecker, In Albu-
querque for which he sent to the penitentiary
for obtaining money under false pretences
The murder of a little girl, by the name of Mag
gle Campbell and a train hodup and safe-blowng
were told to him by Tate and Williams. At the
time these crimes were committed Garner was in
Aurora Mo. following the painters trade. when
there was any painting to be done, and filling In
odd times by working laborer at whatever he
could find to do Garner denied that the $500 he
asserted he gave TO Mr. Catron fched from
neighboring farmer by a confidence game.
Captain Hart, an ex-conyict. testified how Garner
told him about the murders committed in Missouri
by Tate and Williams, and said that he was afraid
leave the penitentiary; that the gang would Kill
him Captain Hart also told about the mortgage
given by Fitch on cattle in Missouri to Garner.
Garner said that the transaction came about In
this way: In order for any one to join the gang
he had to put up a sum of money as guarantee
Of good faith. and that he paid to the gang 5000
In order TO Garner against loss, Williams
had Fitch give mortgage for 5000 on 80 head or
cattle Meyer and Goodwin were sent by the men,
bers OF the gang to FL Paso to act as spies and
Garner was sent to New-M Mexico to do the poison
ing. Garner also said that the poison was fur
nished by Frederick Fornon and Horton Moore
Garner made the different statements of his
accord. Captain Hart also told Garner's version OF
Missouri which was substantially the as told
in the affidavit made by Garner. Judge McFie was
summoned TO Las Vegas, and the hearing VIII be
continued next week
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
GENERAL b. F. TRACY A WITNESS.

General b. +. Tracy examined yesterday be-
fore Wilbur Larremore. commissioner. h a
suit brought by David c. Robinson. Of Elmira
against the Mutual Life Insurance Company. OF
New-York and It's lawyer. julien T. Davies. The
examination held under order OF Justice
Giegerich OF the Supreme Court General Tracy
Ia associate counsel the Venezuelan Arbitration
Commission, which will meet In Paris soon, and
will sail for Europe In few days II was con-
sdered that his evidence was necessary before
trial this account he was brought In as ad-
visory counsel when the Mutual Life Insurance
Company had Robinson prosecuted and Indicted
for grand larceny two years ago. II was alleged
that Robinson who agent for the company
in Elmira. induced the corporation TO advance
him 5000 on lots there which he represented 10
be worth sS4 300. but which the company declared
TO be only valued at $1,000.
The Indictment was dismissed and Robinson
brought suit to recover $4,000 for malicious
prosecution.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
POSSIBLE END OF THE GAS WAR.

H. H. ROGERS RETURNS TO THIS C1TY-NEGo-
TIATIoNs. IT Is SAID. WILL BE RESUMED
It has been said for the last week or so that no
Developments were likely in the direction OF set
tlement Of the gas until the return to the city
from Hot Springs. Va OF II. II. Rogers. who Is
prominent figure in the Standard OIL group, which
controls the Consolidated Gas Company and the
New-York Mutual Gas Light Company and who
,s also a director OF the New-Amsterdam Gas Com
pany and is supposed to represent the Standard
Oil interests in that corporation. Mr.. Rogers
reached home on Monday or Tuesday, and 1t Is now
reported that the negotiations among the com
panies involved in the will soon be resumed
and that the end of the contest Is probably not
for Off
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
WEALTHY HAVERSTRAW COUPLE PARTED.

Judge Maddox In the Rockland Supreme Court.
yesterday granted a decree OF separation to Mrs.
Margaret H. Washburn. OF Haverstraw. from her
husband Mordecai F. Washburn. also of that place.
Mr. and Mrs. Washburn belong TO wealthy and
most prominent families in upper Rockland County,
and had a brilliant wedding few years ago after
which they to Europe extended bridal
trip. Mrs. Washburn is the daughter OF General
Ira NJ. Hedges post department commander OF the
Grand Army Of the Republic OF New-York State
1t is said that the couple have not lived happily
since their marriage A few months ago they
parted. and Mr.. Washburn charged with Kid
mapping one Of the children The was taken
TO court, and Mrs. Washburn won. and had her
child given back to her. She then began proceed
ings for a separation. By mutual agreement the
suit was not contested. Mrs. Washburn. I'm lieu of
almony receives a large cash consideration from
her husband
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
JOSEPH JOURDAN SET FREE.

HIS LIFE SENTENCE TO SING SING COMMITTED.
AND HE RECEIVED OVER ~ 900 IN PENSION
MONEY WHICH WAS SAVED FOR HIM.
Joseph Jourdan. the life prisoner, whose sentence
commuted Tuesday by Governor Roosevelt,
was released from Sing Sing prison yesterday. The
Communication made the sentence equal to forty
years and deducting the time he earned for good
behavior made his release due yesterday. He was
received at Sing Sing prison April 8, 1875. having
been convicted OF murder in the second degree In
killing George Huffer. He actually served twenty
four years one month and eleven days.
The sentence was reduced by the Governor on
the recommendation Of Justice Barrett. who SEN
fenced Jourdan. The Justice wrote that he con-
sidered Jourdan had been sufficiently punished.
Jourdan was veteran OF the Civil War. and
drew a pension. This has been received at the
prison regularly since he has been there. The au-
thor1ties placed II on deposit for Jourdan. and
counting the allowance Of the State, Jourdan re-
ceived 81. 1856 10 when he stepped out OF the prison
free man.
Warden johnson gave him a railroad ticket to
New York, and also offered him few words OF
advice telling him that he had enough money TO
live quietly the remainder OF his life IL he
AL iu,ifh
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
THE SEVENTH NOT GOING ABROAD.

The publication OF part of the correspondence
which passed between Sir Howard Vincent, OF the
Queens Westminster Volunteers. and Colonel
Daniel Appleton OF the 7th Regiment has caused
the report to be circulated that the 7th Regiment
will make trip across the ocean next summer
The regiment invited by the commander Of
the volunteers, but the invitation was declined as
was also the invitation to send a rife team from
the eth to compete for special prizes with picked
team from Sir Howard's command.
Colonel Appleton said that the regiment has been
ordered to camp this season. and that would take
much of the mems time "And besides" he said
"the members OF the regiment are mostly business
men and could not afford TO lose the time which a
trim to Europe would involve. What may be done
in the future cannot say, but at present there Is
no prospect of the regiment going abroad"
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
MOUNT VERNON.

An ofacial count of the election returns OF Tues
day gives the successful candidates the following
pluraiities: Assessor, John H. Marshall Ctep)'
is4: Supervisor, Albert S. jerks Oem). lSs Alder
All }Dem "a. 7 Mortimer Bell CRep). 92; Charles
Weber Dem) IS; Dr. Thomas @ Fletcher me- 9aep5p
o1 The result while II does not give tne repup-
sicans The BOARD OF Aldermen, will make II much
easier them TO carry that body next d yesr famr
RsnublIcans A Republican gain OF one member
John Hunt q this city, was eroe Bulldog
snS two Great Danes owned by Godfrey Saunders;
They were finally dryen of by their Owner SHIy ano mo
s,,red that no was taken home In a carriage ano
1octor was summoned and cauterized the WOUNDS
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
..nr.r. to International Navigation Company Arrived

sengers to International Navigation Company Arrived
steamer serva Watt Liverpool May and Queenstown
TO- With mdse and q cabin and $50 ssdss . sr ms
Steamer American (3r). BERTHE. London May o. WIN
mdse for the Atlantic Transport Company Arrived at
Rh2R @ ws%' co Asea3r.d Rsi Nay is.,S. & S
sandy Hook at n for S'ssS STassS coDenhasen April 49,
olScn6sg q0 aS and shods 2s in ballast ne''
Witty & @. Arrived at the Bar at 3 a m. ,,.u os
and Shields May q with mdse and four cabin passengers
es Witty Co AT[yed Ia at nr the Bar nns al \ % with %
rndse to Barber & Co. Arrived at the Bar at mdnsp
steamer Kaiser Friedrich Ger. stoermer Bremen Msg Da
southsmptOn opt 10 and cnTDTss 20 rehs Co
rived at the Bar at 6:35 m, ,,....,r.. ,rr, q
LsshO,1 20 Mes'ns Mess a:s % and pH%o ssG @
eeneers TO Henderson Brothers Arrived at the Bar AZ
and Gibraltar 3 with mdse is cabin and 1913 steerage
passengers oelrichs Co Arrived at the Bar al
Assf: 3 9.s.n1s a:g s ey
Keock Arrived at the Bar at 1870 m MAY with
sugar sssaeI po 6H seaser Arrived the Bar at n NTH
mdse and 1is passengers to james f Ward & Co. Ar
rived the Bar at 24o m May 10 and Key West
49, with passengers to Mallory M aS2. SS with
mfss ea%sr ans Fl Ment. May ia with
"es ,n 10e Seminole Besrse Jacksonville May 4 and
Charleston Is. with mdse and passengers 10 "''ia"
Cae SSsa@er Kansas city Fisher Savannah May 49, with
r,5se and ne GERS Ocean steamship company
Steamer Princess Anne Boaz. Newport news alo 80,
folk with mdse and passengers to the Ola pon"'o
Steamship Company r.rs.,h,. with n,dse
SANDY Mri'I Hook & j.. May H. $50 m-wind SOUTH
light: clear.
SAILED
Steamers Critic Cr) for Leh, etc; Seneca Havana
etc: Old Dominion Norfolk and Newport News Antlla
G3r, Nassau Richmond Norfolk and Newport News
Anerev (Rr) Norfolk Paul Southampton; Mannheini
Gen Flushing; Deutschland (Ger) Flushing southwark
Br Antwerp: Teutonic Br) Liverpool; Tjomo tNorp.
point Pitre etc; Thorp (Nor). Curacao. etc. City
of Augusta Savannah.
THE MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.
FOREIGN PORTS
Southampton MAY 17-Arrived steamer Paris. watkins
New-York (passed Hurst Castle at $40 M; \ M
sailed Trave Ger. Chrstoffers from Bremen)
New-York. ,,
ceededD 40, ,n,->
Liverpool May 17-Arrved. steamer Calico OBels).
Brown. Nev-York Manchester
Avonmouth. May 17-Saled. steamer LAckawanna 'Br)
Whyte. New-York. - ,,,,,
New-York.
C;openhaaen May le-Arrived steamer Colombian tBr)
wrake. New-York for Stettin.
Bremen May ie-Arrived. steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse Ger, Engebart NewYork via Cherbourg and
| Southampton. - 49,.
| dam Dutch Potter. NewYor< via Bouogne.
Montevideo NAV 15-Arrived, steamer Kafir Prince
! (Br), Olditch New-fork.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
HONE NEWS.
WHAT is GOING ON TO-DAY.

WHAT is GOING ON TO-DAY.
Mazet Investigating Committee, Criminal Courts
Building 1890 a. m.
Reformed Presbyterian Church Synod First Re-
formed Presbyterian Church. 10 a. m.
Commencement of New-York POSTGRADUATE
Training School. p. m.
Morris Park races 2:3o p m.
Dedication exercises Of Hebrew Charities Build
ing Second-ave and Twenty-frstst.. p. m.
Psychic Study Club Hotel Majestic. D. m.
New-York Yacht Club meeting clubhouse. p. m.
Original Mission vaudeville entertainment Berke-
ley Lyceum. p m.
Actuarial Society meeting, Metropolitan Life In
surance Building.
New-York University spring games. Ohio Field.
4 D.