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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Hon S. G. McLendon of Townsville
spent yesterday in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs John NJ. Slaton of Atlanta
are among the guests registered at the
De Soto.
Mr.. A. c. Wylly, a former wel-known
resident of Savannah, is in the city for a
few days.
Mrs. w A Wilcox has returned to her
home in Darien after a pleasant visit to
Mrs. James Wilkins on Gordon street.
Manager Dave A. Weis of the Savan-
nah theater leaves to-day for New York
to arrange bookings for the coming season.
The family of Mr.. H. A. Crane will leave
tomorrow by way of the Florida Central
and Peninsular for a stay at Saluda, N. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Leopold have re-
turned to the city from their bridal tour
and are residing at 410 Charlton street,
east.
Mr.. I. NJ. Fleming of Macon is regis
tered at the De Soto. Since his depart
ure from Savannah he has had several
other cities as headquarters.
Mr.. David Gaun Allen of this city. who
has been a cadet at the Pennsylvania
Military College for the past three years,
has. on account of his high general aver
age. been appointed to a Heutenancy in
the college corps.
Mr.. H. H. Cohen of H. H. Cohen & Co.,
left last night over the Plant System on
an extensive business trip in the interest
of his firm He VIII be absent about two
weeks. visiting the various markets in
search of new designs and novelties in the
carriage and buggy line.
Mr.. Max Krauss returned to the city
Yesterday, after a business trip through
Florida, extending over several months.
Mr. Krauss says the crops of corn and
cotton in that state are very excellent and
business conditions and prospects most en-
couraging. 1t has been successful. year
with all classes and farmers and mer-
chants are happy prosperous and con
font
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IT is NOW G. l. TAGGART & co.
Mr.. L. G. Armstrong and the Messrs.
Taggert in the New Firm.

Mr.. L. G. Armstrong and the Messrs.
Taggert in the New Firm.
The many friends of Mr.. L. G. Arm
strong are gratifed to learn that he is
now a partner in the business which he
has served so long and faithfully. For a
period of twenty years, up TO July l, Mr..
Armstrong was chief clerk and book
keeper for Mr.. G. L Taggart in the coal
business, and has frequently had entire
charge of the business during Mr.. Tag
CARTS absence from the city.
Mr.. Armstrong; services and his bust
ness ability have now been rewarded by
his becoming a partner. At the same time
Mr. Taggart took into the firm his two
sons, Alessrs. G. 1. Taggart Jr., and John
P. Taggart two well-known young men
who have devoted much of their time to
acquiring practical business knowl-
edge in connection with the
coal trade. The firm Is now
known as G. I. Taggart & Co. The
office of the company remains at No. Is
Bay street, east, where 1t has been To-
Gated for years.
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We're innocent of the Charge.

Two young colored girls, Hattie and Ma
ME Crowley, daughters OF a colored min
ister in Atlanta, were arrested last Satur-
dav night in Foye & Morrison's store by
Detective Stark for shoplfting. They
were taken before the Recorder and after
a hearing were discharged, there beng no
evidence to show that they were guilty.
The firm in whose store they were ar
rested declined to prosecute them. Both
Young women are of respectable parentage
and felt their arrest keenly, as did the
father and mother, who were deeply graft
aad over the release of their children.
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Placing the blame.

Brunswick, Ca July SIN view Of the
fact that several stories have been told
about that alleged stormy boating "trip
that a party from Cumberland was suppos-
ed to have made on Tuesday night last.
and the further fact that the correspond
ent has been accused of taking the story
as originally sent out, the correspondent
after due investigation, is now prepared TO
back up his original story with further de-
tails and, If necessary, TO bring out Incl
dents In connection with that allege !
stormy boating trip that VIII show that
The correspondent original informant
was undoubtedly imposed upon, and that
the informant evidently acted in good
faith in giving the story 10 the CORE
sponden; and hat the orrespondent acted
in good faith in sending out
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09
ARE LEAVING CROWDED,
%, 5. $. Co. Doing the Best Business
in Its History.

10, 5. s. Co. Doing the Best Business
in Its History.
The outward-bound passenger business
OF the Ocean Steamship Company is such
las the company has never before had.
1t is booming. Not a ship leaves that is
not crowded and in the more popular
ones of the New York line it is often
necessary to put cots for the accommo-
iatlon of those who insist upon the trip
by water.
Last month was the most prosperous
/ the passenger department of the company
has ever known. A record was made of
which the officials are proud, but it is
believed that Of this month will even sur
pass it, Thus far 1t is ahead of that for
corresponding period last month, and
It is hoped the good work will continue.
Its crowded vessels speak well for the
popularity Of the Ocean Steamship Com
1anys line, and the city seems to grow
IN favor as a point of embarkation for the
East
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09
-or,,r1oN AFTER sCALPERs.
,o.tern Takes Up Fight After
soni"' - of NeishbOrs.

.a.sauh
'0D' me Manner of Neishbors.
-.,t5sastern Passenger Association
-H. ',...z3 the example of some of the
tss -' end Western associations, and
r.,tirg out literature to show the
/ i'' alleged to be resorted to by some
d., make sales. Chairman Rich
F.,s latest Is a lengthy exposition Of
u.J nd fraud perpetrated in Jackson
~ II consisted In the sale of ticket
~ man from Tampa, who wanted to
| ,-.r, York. He bought from a
E ~ soalner as far as Jacksonville, ana
amy -.t-ed up another. He deposited
l7ls 5'.ail4d the next day to pay SIS more
''-s.aiv4 a ticket that was issued three
a' fore by the Pennsylvania lines
ore OF its tourist parties.
tss been iuggled with, repunched,
3 cleared of the signature of the
-5r.I purchaser and embellished with
| t.~ge5 Signature of \. Weisman, the
~. man who wanted 20 go to New
,. 1,.5P On being presented to the roads
1.4.,i,g agent at Jacksonville the ticket
a. .. appeared before Mr.. L. A
y..,,,ar assistant general passenger
.a.rt NJ the Florida Central and PENN
Nm and others and made a statement
u t5a whole transaction, showing that his
9ara,ipst,on in the fraud was through is>
ar,Toe The counsel for the road report
a M redress under the law Since the
o,,5rrerce the Florida Legislature has
,.sssad an anti-sca. ping law that has been
snrroyed by the Governor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09
CHATTANOOGA SOUTHERN TAXES
Governor Has Been Called Upon to
Annoint Two ArbitratOrs.


Appoint Two ArbitratOrs.
Gov. Gambler has been called upon to ap-
po.rt two arbitrator to fix the valuation
|a which the Chattanooga Southern Rail
uay should be turned in for taxation. The
road has refused TO accept the valuation
ssr 5v Controller General Wright Arbi-
trstors have already been at work, but
Ithey were not able to agree.
The Chattanooga Southern owns forty
miles Of railway track In the state, cross
ng the northwest portion of Georgia or
|tse line from Chattanooga to Gadsden,
lAa The property has formerly been re-
turned TO the controller general at 5000 a
Imle. not including bridges and tresties.
The property was return this year, how
lever. at ST 800 a mile and the valuation
was refused at once by Controller General
Wright who proposed a compromise to
the railroad.
The work of the arbitration has failed
f1r the reason that both parties main
|aned that their valuation was proper and
|e0uitable
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09
WHITE GOODS.

5000 yards White Plaid and Striped
Lawn and Nainsook % different styles
worth Sc and 1Oc, choice this week Sc
White India Linen Lawn, SO quality, at
cents.
Sheer White India Lawn, 15c quail
ity, at 10c.
Extra Heavy White Cotton Duck for
Skirts cut from 15c to &c.
Heavy Cord White Pique sOc quality.
reduced TO PFC
Fine imported White Plques, choice
novelties former price SOC, now 29c.
Good Width White Cotton Blrdseye, 400
and soc grades at 38c and SOC
Extra Large Turkish Bath Towels $50
and 25c quality, reduced to 1Oc and 15c
lid White Crochet Quilts, Marsellles
patterns, hemmed ready for use, 75c and
$l.O0 grades, reduced to 53c and 79c
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09
CITY BREVITIES.

Suits we're filed in the City Court yes
terdav against David Silverstein by the
George D. Witt Shoe Company for $ll2
and by Adoph Cohn for $2OS.25. Silver
stein has been conducting a merchandise
business at Creven.
Sacred Heart Sunday school will give a
nicnic at the met Club house at Tybee
TUESDAY. Competent committees have the
arrangements in charge, and every effort
viii be made to contribute to the enjoy
ment Of those who attend. There will be
music in the pavilion during the entire
10
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09

what was considered legitimate
news item. The correspondent does
not wish to cause any trouble in
regard to this matter, but is not willing
to rest under any charge of taking even
in the slightest degree If any one stll
doubts that the correspondent did not act
in good faith they can get all the details
of the trip at any time and a any place
and in any manner that they desire. This
is sent in justice to the correspondent,
who feels that those responsible for the
story should bear the blame.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09
WAISTS AND WRAPPERS.

Ladies' Percale and Lawn Waists. worth
35c and 40c now l9c.
Ladies Laundered Percale and Lawn
Waists, SOC and Csc qualities. reduced to
q cents.
Ladies' Fine Lawn and Pique Waists,
that were $.25, $150 and $1.75. now Csc.
Ladies Lawn and Percale Wrappers best
styles cut full. well made, former price
75c, Soc and $1.00, choice this week 5Sc.
Ladies' Fine Lawn Wrappers. former
price $l.25. $3.50 and $l.75, now CSC.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09

lawyer cannot remember everything he
ever said in court. Armed with a copy of
the Jest-BOok, we shall propose to read il
to him till dawn, and then a dopimatist
with bloodshot eyes will hasten TO a teIe-
graph Office and cable peace and goodwill
10 the United States" The publisher we
think, would obey the cal of patriotism.
We win not dwell upon the subject fur
Their. A hint ought 10 be sufficient for a
man of Mr. Choate's acumen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09

may not have heen caused by the bal
ICONS but the Old settlers always date the
beginning of the towns substantial sue
cess from that Fourth OF July when the
candy Jewcler Holman and the Snowman
went up in two balloons"
Holman had his share of the prosperity
and long since quit and passed away.
suner kept on in his line he made his
last ascension.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09
LADIES' READY MADE SKIRTS
SEE EVERY ITEM.

Ladies Ready-made heavy White Duck
Skirts cut fun, well made, former price
Toe row SIC.
Ladies Duck and Linen Crash Skirts,
former price Use and SOC, this week 49c
Ladies P.que Linen Crash and Dinen
skirts, former price $125, $3.50 and $l.75,
now CSC.
Ladies' Fine White Pique Skirts, tailor
made trimmed with cambria insertion,
former price $500 and $780, now $1.9s.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09
WORKING ON THE YARDS.

r. O. and p. Property Being Prepared
for joint Occupancy.
Considerable work is being done at the
Florida Central and Peninsular yards to
ge' them sufficiently enlarged to accom-
MEDIATE the traffic of the Georgia and Ala
uaula railroad as well. 1t is thought the
WORK VIII be finished within a week, and
ynat the transfer by the Georgia and Ala
oaLna from Its old yards will be effected.
New tracks are being laid in the yards
9 % grading is going on, and the property
q oe'ug wel-titted up for the increased
BUSINESS it VIII have. The yard master for
t-e Two lines and the force under him will
~ A9pl busy attending to the traffic of
Mr. John NJ Egan, vice president of the
ts s''.'a' Oh Georgia Railway, is expected
tem " UP over the syS-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09

u0dl ~. .1s' meeting OF Concord Lodge
hs.5g,s flows the following oflcerl were
Noble c-.., '5l grand, H. c. Brinkman.
T. lI,cr''.'a c. E. Jones; Vice Grand W
aecle,,~, ,''l4'd' treasurer. w. H. VIM.
Moore. r-e a.. i. Bu!ckcn; warden. B r.
guctor, A. J. Wilson, r 8
3. la.Jc.re. Mason; l.. s. n. e. " u
;. s, w. s. kaufman. T. T..
:. Ro5a-. a, Larsen; r. & "
S'1se1. n ~ ,sA 6urne; L. S. V. g., NJ 6.
q &. Sio,,.. w., W. w. Thomson; I. G..
'''' chaplain, w. I. walls. 80
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DIRECTED TO SHOW CAUSE.
'''""ry lnquiring as to Guardian
ship of Children.

lnquiring as to Guardian
ship of Children.
n ',9 loer was granted by Judge Ferrin
"a 'i5 Court of Ordinary yesterday, direct.
~ Dora Smith, requiring her to show
'13e why She should not be removed as
1'a'o-an of her minor children, Eleanor
,,,.u and others, for failure to make re-
na- 10 me court, and why NJ. ]. Solo
her, r%' 5, should not be released as surety on
Lop... dIsmissory were granted to
q 1.oI u.s., Sehol administrative of the estato
NH s',-. scnoi and TO J. e. Brooks as adj
er. 'S' l,'r upon the estates of N. b, Rob
A9y4.'',ll.E Warng and Gustave V. Won
l. l.i a'p.Iaisement Of the real estate he
srrs"ss 70 me estate of the late Henry
ia '7S Was fled the valuation beng s.
7Nl Lizzie Black " 'iOi'i-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.

Ladies' Chemise, Drawers and Corset
Covers, unusual values at Zoe.
Ladies' Chemise, Drawers and Corset
Covers. Skirts and Gowns. excellent values
at 39c and 49c.
Ladies' Gowns, Corset Covers. Drawers
and skirts. $l00 and $3.50 values, at 69c
and Csc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09
CITY TO MAKE SALES.

Will Offer Three Pieces OF Property
the Next Sales Day.
The city will cut quite a figure in the
auction sales next month. Besides the
handsome lot at Abercorn and Sixth
streets. which is to be offered at an upset
price of $1,000, the old dispensary prop
erty at Whitaker and State streets will
be offered at an upset price of 5000. A
lot owned by the city in Colhnsville will
also be offered for sale by the city mar
shall,
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"''>PoSition of Dir. j. II. saussy
the Cause.
s,,s .'V'n of the heirs OF Anna NJ
10 r,,,. an injunction against the city
Tie +.r... '''e latter from interfering with
so,t,,s around certain property in The
so. fan . u ' section of the city, which was
yos,ar5,, nearing in the Superior Court
o.sr5a1S Was continued until Thursday
Of M 'H On account of the indisnos,,ion
ca,[l' d., D.. H. Saussy who has beon o g,2'i
SCI fan "''A MIR. W. p. LaRocbe as oo,,,,
loatp-r. ,'.e Sacks. This is the second
,oat.rgot.'ent of the case. it having bss1
'eqle,, NJ g At. me previous Saturday al he
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09
HANDKERCHlEFS.

500 dozen Ladies' White Hemstitched
Embroidered and Lace Trimmed Handker-
chiefs(see display in window, best Toe and
zoe values, at DC and 10c.
200 dozen Gents White and Colored Bor-
der Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, 10c and
15c qualities, at DC and 1Oc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09

Richard Mansfield, according to one
report. is going to lease Days theater in
New York and produce there his own
plays under his own management An
other story is tEat Mss Rehan VIII take
tie ihcater and manage II in a way to
moiutain the DAILY traditions. Whether
she wi,l continue 10 act herself is a ques-
ton which does nct appear 10 have been
as yet Determined.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09
SPECIAL.

All Colored Lawns. Organizes, Batistes,
Dimlties and Novelty Wash Goods at one
third and one-half regular prices.
See lots at PIC, SIC, DC, SC and lie q
yard.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09

An order was granted in the Superior
Court Yesterday for the adoption of Char
ole Carney by Charlotte Mack The father
&C the child. king Carney giving his con
ant
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09

w v Davis was reappointed CONNER
cial notary public by Judge Falligant yes
tcrday.
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LAGES.

5000 yards Torchon Laces and Insertions.
y to inches wide. half price, Sc
500 dozen Val Laces and Insertions,
choice styles, popular widths, at lie. 19c,
25c, 39c, Acc and 69c a dozen; worth double
IS pieces White Swiss Nainsook and
Cambria Insertions. extra value at SC, 100,
15c and Doc
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GENTS FURNISHINGS.
EVERY ITEM A GENUINE BARGAIN

M ~
Gents Fine Gauge Seamless Half Hose
tans and blacks, special SC.
Gents Four-ply Linen Collars, in all the
leading shapes, this week Sc.
Gents Fine Reinforced Bleached Jean
Drawers, worth 40c, at 26c.
Gents Laundered Percale Shirts. with
collars attached, soc quality. at zoe.
Gents Fine French Balbriggan Under
vests and Drawers, 75c quality, at soc.
Gents Fine Percale Shirts, with and
without collars attached. 75c quality. at
40 cents
Gents Laundered French Percale Shirts.
international brand $1.50 quality, at CSC.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09

NOV" said the teacher you may
ton me what a joint partnership is"
"a Joint Partnership answered the New
York boy. proudly, us what you've got 10
nave With M. 7icc before they VIII .et
sour joint Do business. -" asAlngIon
Star
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-09
PARAS0LS AND UMBRELLAS.

HALE PRICE
26-lnch Black English Gloria Umbrellas
steel rod, plain natural handles and silver
trimmings. always sold at 75c, now 49c
26-inch Black Silk Serge Umbrellas, steel
rod. fine Dresden and natural handles $3.50
and Sl.75 quality, this week CSC.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
CONTRACTS FOR CARRYING TROOPS.

The Quartermasters Department IN the Army
Building Yesterday awarded these contracts for
the transportation Of troops ordered to the Phllip
pines:
Eleven companies Of the 9th Infantry from
Sacketts Harbor and one company OF the same
regiment from Oswego to Ogden Utah. AT slS 70
ench for officers and men. and horses at S42 50 a
car.
-Four companies Of the 9th from Fort Niagara 70
Ogden at N5 90 each officers and men. and horses
at 1917 so a car Both OF these went to tho New
York Central Railroad
The Dist Infantry from Plattsburg, N. Y, 70
Oeden at 500 10 each FOR officers and men and
horses At ti26 50 r. car This went to the Delaware
and Hudson Canal Company
-Four companies OF the 18th Infantry, now at
Fort Columbus and batteries Of the 9Th Artil-
lery. from New-York to Ogden. At sl6 bo each' ana
horses at S365 20 a car. This was awarded 10 tho
New-York Ontario and Western Railroad
The 9th Infantry will begin to move at noon on
Friday Dates for the moving OF the other troops
have not yet been agreed upon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
F4VORS AMERICAS STAND.

p1SuARCK's DECLARATION REGARDING
SAMOA SAID NOT TO BE BINDING.
Berlin. March 14.-The "Norddeutsche Ale
gemelne Zeitung' says:
Count (now Prince Herbert Bismarcks dec"
laration at the Samoa Conference. in 1888
barring Nataafas claim to the throne, Is not
binding. because although Sir Edward Maet
annroved II on behalf Of Great Britain Mr.
Phelps on behalf of the United States. said the
silonce of the American plenipotentiaries must
not be construed as assent.
Chief Justice Chambers. therefore. only nal
.. d+arr,ine whether Nataafa was elected in
accordance with Samoan laws and customs
The paper admits that Dr. Rafel president OF
the Municipality of Apa, was wrong IN assunl-
ing the functions Of chief Justice IN the aosence
of Mr. Chambers while il asserts that the latter
was not empowered to exercise jurisdiction over
Herr Grevesmuhl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
RARON HFRSCHELLS SUCCESSOR.

No STEPS YET TAKEN BY THE GOVERNMENT
BARON RUSSELL NON-CoMM1TTAL.
London. March 14.-Tn the House Of Commons
to-day the Government leader A. j. Balfour
First Lord OF the Treasury was questioned on
the subject Of the reports in circulation regard
ing the successor Of the late Baron Herscheli on
tho Joint High Commission. Of which he was a
member Mr. Balfour said no steps had yet
haan taken to appoint a successor to Baron
Herschell. , i.
The Lord Chief Justice. Baron Russell of
Killowen. said to-day regarding the announce
,art made nv The London Times" that the
british Government would probably appoint
him 70 succeed the late Baron Herschell on the
Joint High Commission and on the Anglo
Verezuelan Arbitration Commission, that he
preferred that anything referring TO the mat
ter should come from Her Majestys Govern
ment He could only say that the statement re-
gardng his appointment was premature
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
pEBELS MAKE A STAND.
,,.Dr,ToNs DIVISION ENCOUNTERS A
STRONG FORCE.
..r-pcrN7s BURN PAsIG-DRIvEN BACK ON
PATERos-CHANGE IN THE PLAN
OF CAMPAIGN.

OF CAMPAIGN.
.uo March IL. 5 a. m.-Late yesterday
.oro, wheaton's column encountered the en-
~ snch force between Pateros and Taguig
% make necessary change in the original
plans
Tho cavalry attacked a rebel stronghold in the
.r,s driving the enemy into Pateros. The
.u,s-ioans had one man killed and three
wounded
scott's battery sheued the town and woods
effectively
,o,er the enemy crossed the river from Pasig.
49,, coronanies Of the ID Oregon cleared the
-,.,+ hank after a sharp engagement. and then
-..-ed with three wounded In the mean time
-. washington volunteers closed in. driving
...u bodies Of the rebels back upon Pateros.
One man was killed
- the night the enemy burned the town Of
Pasig
Manila March 14-Brgader-General Whea-
.,. column advanced to-day beyond Pasie to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
SPATN'S ACTION on THE TREATY.
THE CABINET SAID TO ADVISE RAT1F1CA-
TJON WITHOUT THE CORTES-
CARLIST SCHEMES

Madrid March 14-The Correspondence"
saws the Cabinet has advised the Queen Regent
TO ratify the treaty Of peace with the United
States without awaiting the reassembling OF the
COrtes
The presence Of three hundred soldiers repatri-
ated from Cuba at TIE Deum celebrated yes
terday in memory Of the Carlists who were killed
in the colonial wars exemplihes the intr1gues OF
the Carlists to gain the support Of the dis
banded troops. An Investigation shows that the
CarIists paid ; pesetas to each soldier attending
the service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-15
Adjutant- General, Washington:
CLEMENCY TO SPANISH OFFICERS.

Manila, March II. II a. m.-Branlis Zorita and
Jose Ruiz the Spanish officers who were re-
Gently tried by a military commission for the
embezzement Of S1O.54S Of funds devoted to the
maintenance Of prisoners. and who We're con-
victed and sentenced to pay fine Of $1,000 in
gold and to undergo three years imprisonment
at hard labor have had the term Of imprison-
ment commuted to six months. in view Of pre-
vious confinement and certain circumstances
iustifying clemency. Carlos Aymerch, who was