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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-25
THE o. D. GUARDS.
Interesting Letter from Private Arthur
Hughes.

hughes.
The Old Dominion Guard has been
heard from. They expect to be here by
April 18th, and will come home with
flying colors on IL special train.
y letter was received from Mr.. Ar
thur Hughes yesterday. MIR. Hughes
is Il member of the company and on
"ariOus occasions has written interest
ing letters to the VirginianP Pilot, giving
graphic descriptions of camp life and
scenes in and around the camp The
following VIII be found interesting by
those who are anxious to know when
the boys Will be home.
Havana, Cuba, March 10. 1899.
II thought | would write you Il few
lines this morning to let you hear from
me Old Dominion Guard. Well, thinga
0ave been going along pretty smooth
since our arrival here and all expect 10
be in Gods country in few weeks.
Orders came last night uSth inst) from
Washington for the Second South Caro-
lima, ! ,ISt North Carolina and Fourth
Virginia regiments TO sail on the first
aNalla Die transport for Savannah. If
we come By n Ward Liner will so To
Charleston. 5. c.; then via Augusta to
savannah. and set our walking papers
TO Portsmouth II we can set arms we
VIII bring 1903 men 10 Portsmouth. We
nave the largest company in the reGi-
meut as well as the healthiest. We
VIII. if possible. charter three coaches
At savannah and decorate them up in
style ana come down High street with
our coiors lying. and there meet our
Old friends once again.
with the proudcst outlook. we
should get in Sa Jrnah by April 18TH
or sooner but don't know how long we
Will stay there before We will he free,
but don't think ii viii be long
This is pretty country aud we fell
10 stHtl ~,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-25

TIL funeral of Captain Isaac Miller
took place yesterday afternoon from his
late residence i'll Brighton. The ser
vices were conducted by Rev. j. W.
Mitchell Of Fourth street Baptist
Church. after which the remains were
taken To- oak Grove Cemetery. followed
by the members of Portsmouth Lodge
No 10. X. Of l..
The funeral OF Mrs. Nellie Shepherd
took place yesterday afternoon from
the residence of her husband, in Bright
on The services were conducted hy.
Rev. J. l.. Biankcnship The remains
were Inferred in oak Grove Cemetery.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-25
a DIFFERENCE.

Capt. Happier said he differed with
Mr.. Wool. that the lessces had leased
everything belonging 10 the ferry and
are required TO accept the same AZ the
assessed value.
MIR. Glover moved that Messrs. GIL
and Thomas be instructed 10 turn over
the ferry at midnight on the 3lst of
March to the chairman OF the Ferry
Committee of the Council and the
lioard of Supervisors. who will turn
the same over To The new lessoos.
Mr. Reynolds offered as an amend
ment that the outgoing ana incoming
lessees be notified that the chairman
of the Ferry Committees will BE- al the
ferry n the expiration of the lease 10
accept the ferry and turn the same
over to the new lessees.
The amendment was lost
~ vote on Mr.. GloVer's motion result
ed in n tie
Mir. Brown then moved that the Ferry
Committee be instructed to present
themselves at the ferry At 10 o'clock,
on March Sist, TO receive the ferry.
Mr. Montague offered as an amend
ment that the matter be referred to
the joint Ferry Committees to consult
together and decide upon the proper
time ~ receive ana deliver the ferry 10
the new lcssecs.. Seconded by Mr..
Walker
Mr. Guy asked Mr.. Brown to add to
his motion that GIN x Thomas be no.
titled. Accepted by MI Brown.
Nc Montdgue's amendment was lost.
Tho resolution of Mr.. Brown was
adopted
ON motion adjourned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-25

Not one child dies where ten formerly
d ca from Group People nave learned
The value or one Minute Cough cure
and use u for severe lung ana throa;
troubles. 1t Immediately stops cough
ng. It never fails. Burrow- Martin
Company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-25
MORE PROPERTY ACQUIRED.
The Seaboard Air Line Makes Another
purChaSc

The Scaboard Air Line owns nearly
all the water front from North to CO.
iumba street, upon which they have
made improvements. but finding it
necessary 10 acquire more. they have
purchased the Nicely property. on Wa
ter street.
The property extends from Craw-
ford stree; through 10 the water front.
and is intercscctcd by Water street.
Ii has a frontage Of ll3 feet on the
east side of Crawford street. and the
same ON both sides OF Water street and
on the river. The property also has a
frontage ON London street besides oX-
tcrsive dock privileges 1t the end of
that thoroughfare.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-25
WAR RELICS

Mr.. William SEMINOLE. bookseller and
stationcr. has one of the windows Of
his store filed with relics of the Span
lsh war. they wcrc brough, from san
tiago by Mir. Urban Hilisoly, Of This
city. who came here ON ne Glacier The
collection consists of forty pieces
swords. belts. pistols. CARTRIDGES. etc.
which We're picked M on the deck OF
the Spanish cruiser Oqucndo. lie also
has some relics from the Maria Te-
resn ana other ships.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-25
THE CITY COUNCIL
The Lease of the Ferry Dis
cussed.
Reports, Explanations, Mot.om. and
Amendments Received and acted
Upon-Time For turning Proper.
~ over to New Les<ees Fixed.

The City Council held n special ses-
sion last night with the following
members present: John j. King, presl-
dent; ID. W. Ballentine. J. Davis Reed.
Samuel I. Montague. l.. T.. Slater. &.
w. Walker, w. r. Backus, j. Leon
Codd. l.. c. Crimson. W. Jones VIII
liams. q. w. Reynolds. II. l.. Glover, II.
Il. Wilkins. James w. Brown r. D.
Guy. c. +. Murden.
The president stated that the meeting
had been called for The purpose OF con-
sidering matters concerning the ferry
lease.
The Ferry Committee made a report
stating that the city Attorney was
present and had a contract which had
been prepared At ;her request. and
that the committee would recommend
That it be adopted unanimously.
Inc bond as agreed upon by the FL
nance Committee Of Tho Council and
the Board of Supervisors of the County
was read. This bond WIS given through
the American Bond ana Security Com
pany, of Baltimore. in the sum of $75,-
O0O
Mr.. Walker moved that the bond be
accepted II was seconded. but With
drawn. and the r ;rument referred to
the Finance Committee. which took
recess 90 consider II.
The Il i"man Of this committee theu
stated IN his committee had been al
visei by iho City Attorney that lilo
hond was properly executed. and that
tho committee recommended its ac-
ceptance adopted unanimously.
THE CONTRACT.
The contract between the city and
county ana the lessees was then read
received and the proper officers were
instructed - sign the same
Mr.. Reed moved that tho clerk 10 In
structcd to get a certified copy or tho
present rate Of tolls so that it could
be put on record Adopted.
QUESTION or TIME.
The OH stion the time the ferry should
h. turned over to the new lesses was
discussed.
l, was stated that Mr.. Gill claimed
he was entitled to tho ferry up To s
o'clock on the morning of the 1st OF
April.
The City Attorney said that legal
day began At 10 o'clock IN. and that
MIR. GINS lease expires March 3lst at
II o'clock at night, and that The boats
shall begin moving at - o'clock at
night and continue running all the time
from that date. The time Of apprais-
ment Of the ferry property for the
leesees was extended "a April 18TH
Mr.. Slater moved that tho Ferry
Committee be instructed to select an
appraiser for the appra ;semeut for the
new leesees. Adopted.
on motion. Mr.. WOOL. one of the
leesecs. was allowed to address the
Council who asked The Court 10 fix up
on hour for the ferry 10 be turned
over Ito also gave notice that they
would accept the ferry. but they would
not waive Oh 1T right 10 refuse TO ac-
cent any boats that were not safe or
suitable to he run or make schedule
time rs Gill s. Thomas are required to
turn over boats hat will make time.
etc. and that they would be required 20
do the same At the expiration OF ten
years.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-25

NNANTED.-TWO LOTS IN BRlGH
w ton. Must be cheap for cash Ad-
dress c., care Virglnian-Pilot. Ports
mouth. va. mhA-
I OST-A LEMON COLORED AND
- white pointer dog. with small patch
or hair off hind leg. Answers TO name
OF Doctor. Reward il left at 6lS County
strcet mh23-3l
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-25

Boys Blue and Mixed Colored csc
Eton Caps will be sold for lie. this
week at Charles r. Walton 6 Co.'S.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-25
AWNnnrn 81 ooo nAMAGEs

The trial Of ;he suit OF W. T. Jones
Us. l.. q. Davis. of the Union Mining
and Roofing Co.. for $1,000 damages for
damages for injuries sustained by his
son while in The service OF defendant.
which was begun IN :hc Circuit Court
Thursday was concluded Yesterday tn
jury bringing in Il verdict for $1,000
damages.
y motion for now trial was contin-
ucd for thirty days t allow Mr. shelton
counsel for the company. time To pre-
pare Il bill If exceptions.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-25
LOS r..

!ng Of the western cnd of queen stree,
extended and the Port Norfolk trclly ear
track. pair OF gold frame sDec;aclcs
The finder Will receive q reward of one
dollar If left at the drug store of DIR. A
j.. BiliS-iy. corner Of High and Middle
street. Portsmouth
mh23-3t l.. l.. BENSON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-23
DREW PENSIONS AS WIDOWS.
Women Who WronHfuIly Drew Money
From the Treasury

Henry Gross and his wife, Katharine,
were recently convicted at Philadelphia,
Pa, of conspiracy to defraud the United
States by means of false claim for pen
sion. Mrs. Gross was the widow of Charles
Ziebold, who served in the Sd Delaware
Infantry and died May 21, 1871. She mar
ried Michael Schenerle October 4, 1876, and
lived with him for about eighteen months
when he died, and, after remaining a widow
until June 20, 1891, she married Henry
Gross, her present husband, who aided and
assisted her in fraudulently drawing a pen
sion by acting as witness to her vouchers
in connection with each of which he falsely
swore that his wife had not remarked and
was still Ziebold's widow.
Theodore Z. link and Fannie link are in
custody at Jefferson City, No, charged
with having aided and assisted Ella Ham
who remarked in 1895, in fraudulently
drawing a widows pension by falsely testi-
flying that she is still the soldiers widow
All three parties have fully confessed their
guilt.
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Naval Orders,

The promotions of Commander T. H. Ste
vens, Lieut.. Col. W. S. Muse, U. s. NJ C. !;
Lieut.. H. A Wiley and Lieut.. q. Co. Clark
D. Stearns were announced at the Navy
Department today.
Commander w. L. Moore has been assign
ed to duty at the naval station, Port Royal
Lieut.. c. S. Stanworth has been ordered
to command the Penacook.
Lieut.. R. c. Decker has been detached
from the bureau of ordnance and ordered
to special duty at the various powder fac
tories in Delaware and New Jersey.
Assistant Surgeon c. H Delaney has
teen detached from the marine rendezvous,
Savannah, and ordered TO the Amphltrite
Passed Assistant Paymaster j. Fyffe, TO
the Annapolis.
Assistant Payn.aster d. V. Chadwick, to
the Monongahela.
Arthur H. Cathcart of this city has been
appointed an assistant paymaster in the
navy, and assigned to duty on the Ver-
mont
Barton L. Wright has been appointed an
assistant surgeon in the navy. and assign
ed to duty on the Vermont, at New York.
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COL. GAILLARD REPORTS.
VIII Go on Special Duty I'm Connection
with the Water supply.

Col David D. Gaillard, commanding the
Sd Regiment, United States Volunteer En-
gineers, which regiment has Just been mus
tered out at Atlanta, Ga, after a long serv-
ice in Cuba. reported at the War Depart
ment today in execution of orders. He is
a captain in the Corps OF Engineers, and
has been ordered to report to Col. Miller.
Corps of Engineers, the officer In charge of
the Washington aqueduct. for special duty
in connection with the repair and compile
ton of the tunnel conduit and the Howard
University reservoir.
Col. Gaillard was formerly in charge of
the water supply system of the District.
At the outbreak of the Spanish war he ap-
piled for active duty in the field. end was
appointed colonel of the Sd Volunteer En-
gfneers, which under his capable manage
ment became one of the best regiments in
the army. He is thoroughly familiar with
the history and condition of the Lydecker
tunnel and accessories. and will prove a
most valuable assistant to Col. Miller in
the execution of the project for increasing
the water supply of the city of Washington
by the completion OF the long-abandoned
tunnel and in other ways.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-23
CONTROLLERS DECISIONS.
Those of Interest to Officers and En-
listed Men I'm the Navy.

L. p. Mitchell the deputy controller OF
the treasury, has decided that retired naval
officers cannot be appointed and paid as
expert aid in the preparation of designs for
new ships, etc, under the concluding para
graph of section OF the naval act of March
), 1897, holding that a retired officer is not
a civilian within the meaning Of the act.
1t has also been decided that the only
acts specifically authorizing a temporary
increase of the naval force for the war
with Spain are those of May and May 2o,
1898. Officers appointed and men enlisted
pursuant to these acts undoubtedly belong
to the temporary force of the navy and are
entitled to the benefits Of extra pay on dis
charge If they otherwise come within the
requirements of the law granting such pay.
1t is also held that enlisted men who en-
listed between March IS and May are en-
titled to extra pay. Those who enlisted for
special service on receiving ships, etc, are
not entitled to the extra pay on discharge,
nor are those who enlisted for three years
on or after April 20, 1S9S inasmuch as they
were not enlisted for the temporary force
of the navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-23

ucipate in the parades and features of the
celebration would be excused.
A committee, consisting of Chairman
Frank X. Raymond and r. H. Lewis, call
ed on the various cabinet officers and were
assured of hearty cooperation in regard
to giving employees an opportunity to help
celebrate the peace jubilee, and were in
formed that the matter of granting half
day holidays in the departments would
probably be considered at the cabinet meet
ing to convene at II o'clock.
Twelve O'Clock BOOM
AT noon the Dolphin fired forty-five guns
as a salute to the Union. and it seemed
most appropriate that the train bearing the
ith Regiment of United States Volunteers
dmmunes) from Camp Meade should roll
into the city at the same time. The Penn
sylvania cars occupied by these seasoned
veterans who have just returned from a
nine months service in Cuba made stop
at Maryland avenue and 9th street and the
troops, about 100 in number, disembarked
and proceeded to the National Hotel for
dinner, after which they marched to take
their position in the military parade. The
immunes received an ovation, as four COM
panies of the regiment were enlisted in
Washington, and wives and mothers,
fathers, daughters, sisters and sweethearts
assembled to greet their dear ones as they
trod home soil again.
After the noon hour the crowds in the
streets grew into q multitude, and the
countless fakirs were kept busy disposing
of peace jubilee emblems and souvenirs.
Great interest was centered in a dernonstra-
tion of kite flying conducted from the roof
Of the department of labor, New York ave-
nue. and 18th street, by Prof. E l. Horsman,
the scientific kite expert of New York
The northeast winu was particularly pro-
pitious for the display. as 1t carried the
kites directly over the court of honor and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-23
HONOR OF PEACE
Scenes and incidents Of The
Jubilee.
MILITARY And NAVAL PARADE
The Fourth Regiment Of Vol
unteers Given an Ovation.
CLEAR SKIES FOR EVENTS
Streets and Avenues Thronged with
an Animated Crowd.
CLEAR SKIES FOR EVENTS
BUSTLE AND ACTIVITY

The bright sun rising from cloudless
day of the National Peace Jubilee, and as
IL slipped above the horizon there was q
peal of Ginning bells and a sullen boom OF
cannon as the guns Of the Dolphin fired the
national salute announcing that the cele-
bratiou OF the victories achieved in the war
for humanity by the United States over the
monarchicaI despotism of Spain had be-
gun.
The sun shafts lighted up the fag-filled
avenues and streets. and those who were
early astir breathed a bracing atmosphere
heightened 10y breezes from the northwest
that filed the lungs and kept the national
coIors iutterlng gracefully.
As the day wore on the streets and ave
nues became thrOnged with animated
crowds Clouds began to gather and sweep
across the blue. but this threatening as
pect only made the crowds feel all the bet
ter when the sun burst through again The
public buildings were visited by hundreds
who took advantage of the morning to see
the sights OF the nations capital, and there
was perfect concourse at the court OF
honor, viewing the beautiful decorations.
The peace jubilee headquarters at 1l14
E street were all hustle and activity at an
early hour, and the promoters of the event
were all on hand to attend to final details
Gov Atkinson of West Virginia, accom-
panied by several OF his co-officials, ar
rived at headquarters shortly after 8
D'clock and received a warm greeting.
Chairman Knox of the executive commit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-23
MANILA PORT RETURNS.
No Records of transactions Covering
Any Special Period TO Be Found.

Any Special Period to BE round.
The navigation returns for the port OF
Manila during the calendar year 1897 show
that the total entries and clearances of
vessels in the foreign trade amounted to
154 vessels of 202, ,131 net tons, and for 1888
to 1S3 vessels of 239,920 net tons.
Captain Joseph Evans, collector of Gus
toms at Manila, states that no records OF
port transactions covering any period are
to be found. All the custom house build
ings were burned in the general contiagra-
ton started by the insurgents on their re-
treat from the place in February and the
records were either burned or otherwise de-
stroyed Manila merchants and the British
consul aided Collector Evans in preparing
his report.
For 1897 the steam tonnage comprised 137
vessels of 176, ,S93 tons. British tonnage rose
from 19,945 tons in 1897 to 173, 100 tons
IN 1888. German tonnage declined from
36,524 tons in 1897 to 81, ,15S tons in 1898.
American tonnage, all sail vessels, amount
ed to S2S2 tons in 1897, and is not recorded
In 1S9S, as army transports conducted the
trade under the American flag. The other
nations represented in the carrying trade
of the islands are Spanish, Norwegian, Jap
anese, Dutch and Danish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-23
MUST SELL OUTSIDE HOLDINGS.
FINAL Decree in Proceedings Against
Pullman Car COmpanX

CHICAGO, May 23.-The final decree in
the quo warranto proceedings against the
Pullman Palace Car Company has been
entered in the circuit court by Judge Baker.
by its terms the company has five years
in which to dispose of it's outside holdings.
that period being considered by Attorney
General Akin of Illinois the reasonable
time" provided for in the recent supreme
court decision. The decree is a long one
of sixty typewriter pages. By it the Pull
man Palace Car Company has five years
in which to dispose of the 200 residences
in the model town, the sixteen acres of
vacant lots in the town, the fifteen acres
of streets, alleys and parks, the gas, water
and sewerage works. the Hotel Florence
two churches, the theater, the Arcade
building and the market hall.
The company is given one year in which
to exercise all municipal functions-that is
the operation of gas, water and sewer
plants. Within one year also it must dis
pose of the Pullman Iron and Steel Com
pany.
The company will retain its carshops and
surrounding 10 acres of ground, office
building at Michigan avenue and Adams
street twenty-five acres of land on the
belt railroad and fifty-five acres of land
Eorth of Pullman held for extension pur-
poses,
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zAMBOANGO TO BE GARRIsoNED.
A Force to BE Sent to the CapitaI of
Mindaua0

1t is said at the War Department that the
town of Zamboango is not to be permanent
iy abandoned to the possession of the insur-
gents in that quarter of the Philippines
The Spanish garrison will be withdrawn
before Gen. Otis is ready to occupy the
place, but just as soon as conditions at
Manila and in the vicinity permit of the
withdrawal of a sufficient military force
Zamboango will be. garrisoned by American
troops. Capt. Barker, commanding the
Asiadc squadron, is expected to designate
one or more of the gunboats under his
command to assist in the reoccupation of
the town. Zamboango is the capital of
Mlndanao, which is the second largest
island in the Philippine group, is a good
port, and its possession by the United
States is regarded a military necessity.
1t is not certain that any resistance will be
offered to the occupation, the natives ami
mostly being directed entirely against the
Spaniards, according to the reports but
the military expedition will be prepared for
any eVe1tudlity.
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the Executive Mansion, permitting the ex-
pert manipulation of the reel to poise the
American flag directly above the White
House, while far in the distance, up high
among the clouds, the vari-colored kites
darted about like a flock of gay-pluma.ed
birds
There was a wild drawing in of lines of
kites and of people as well when the sudden
rain, severe and soaking, came almost with
out warning, at ! o'clock. The school chill
dren who were dismissed az that hour to-
day, as they will be tomorrow and Thurs
day had just left their BUILDINGS. and wera
dlsconsoiate TO dampened degree The
squa!l of rain lasted only a few minutes
but it seemed to be a forerunner of deluses
to come. and care was exercised by all con-
cerned TO keep near cover.
a Truce in the Weather.
The sun came out blithely, however, after
the rain had passed, and the crowds came
again into view. There was u big aggrega-
uon around the Capitol grounds attendant
upon the formation of the military and
naval parade. and the scenes were enliven-
Ing. Aids and officers went to and fro Civ
ing final instructions to the various organ
izations, flags and guidons fiuttered and the
sounds of patriotic music made the neigh
borhood resonant
The stands along the line were a little too
moist 70 permit occupancy without protec-
ton. and all sorts of contrivances were
brought into requisition to make seats safe
and comfortable.
The sudden burst of elemental disfayor
did not seem to thwart the desire to see
everything that is to be seen, and there was
general supplication that Jupiter Piuvius
would withhold his frowns and give only
smiles hereafter 10 the peace jubilee cele-
bratiCn.
On Reviewing Stand
Crowds began to gather III the vicinity OF
the White House before noon TODAY and
the numbers increased sasii time for thu