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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23
WAR NEWS.

The Filipino army have retreated
from linus to the mountains.
An army of five thousand Filipinos
attacked the American garrison at
San Fernando, Luzon, on Friday, but
was repulsed.
An uncontirIned report was cir
culated last week that Aguinaldo had
been assassinated.
A battalion of the Fourth Infantry
was attacked, on Sunday, at Las
| Marinas, LuZon. The Americans
were forced to retreat but they re.
ceived aid and rallied. The latest
accounts state that the natives were
driven off.
The transport Sherman has arrived
at Manila with the Sixth Infantry.
Rear Admiral Watson who succeeds
Admiral Dewey as Commandment at
Manila, arrived at that place on Tues
day and raised his flag ON the cruiser
Baltimore.
General Wheaton has occupied Las
Marinas. In the fight of Monday
over 100 dead Filipinos were left on
tn field.
Filipino women have sent Il letter
to General Otis stating that they will
keep up the fight against the Ameri
cans if all the native men are killed.
ADMIRAL SCHLEY ENTERTAINED
Admiral aud Mrs. Schley have been
the guests of General and Mrs.. Felix
Agnus, at Nacirema, in Green Spring
Valley, Baltimore county. On Satur-
day night reception was given the
hero of Santiago, at Avalon Inn, near
General Agnus' home.
On Sunday, accompanied by their
host and hostess, Admiral and Mrs.
Schlev attended services at Garrison
Forest Protestant Episcopal Church,
and after the services the A lmiral
held an impromptu reception on the
lawn of the church
On Wednesday Admiral Sehley was
presented a testimonial consisting of
six pieces of silverware from the ladies
of Maryland. Mrs. Henry Merryman
Wilson WAS chairman of the ladies'
committee.
PROHIBIrION NOMINATIONS.
The Prohibition State Convention
on the 10 h Instant. in Baltimore,
nominated the following State ticket
For Governor-Prof. James Swami,
of Dtnton, Caroline county.
For Attorney General-Mr. +. C.
Hendrickson, of Cumberland.
For Comptroller-M Phineas T.
Ball, of Bel Air, Hartford county.
Mr.. Swami is merchant and also
teacher of music. Mr.. Hendriekson
is lawyer of Cumber and, and Mr..
Ball is a hardware merchant in Bel
Air, and las been identified with the
Prohibition movement for many
years. Mr.. Eugene Tucker, of Forest
Hill, chairman of the County Execu-
tive Committee, represented Hartford
at the convention.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23
THE EGISAND INTEILiCENCER.

s-THE EGIS is the oldest established
Newspaper in Hartford county. 1t has 4 larger
circulation among intelligent farmers, Gamers
and other business men than any other news
paper publ he'd i'll the county. These facts
make it u valuable advertising medium Tor
reaching allie sses.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23

DR.. Hykes, the General Agent of
the American Bible Society, III China
says: I'm addition to issuing these
splendid edicts the Emperor went so
far as to discuss with his advisers the
desirability of adopting Christianity
as the national religion"
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NOTICE TO CREDITORs.

NUIICE IV NhEUITORS.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE-That til SUBJ
l. scribers have obtained from the Res Ater of
Wills of Hartford county, Nd, Letters resta-
mentary on the estate of
ELISHA K. TUCKER,
late of Hartford county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against said deceased are
hereby notified to exhibit the same with the
legal vouchers thereof,
On or before the 18th day of Dec, 1899,
or they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits of said estate. All persons in
dCbtcd to said estate are equested to make i'm
mediate payment.
Given under my hand and seal this 18th day
of June, 1899.
HANNAH TUCKER,
CHAS. E. JEFFERY,
Executors
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23

Capt. VIM. a. Anderson, the lone
ocean tramp" on Sunday started
from Atlantic City to cross the ocean
in a twelve-foot boat. Howard Black
burn, a crippled sailor, also set sail
alone from Gloucester, Mass, in a
four-ton boat, to cross the Atlantic.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23

Eleven men were killed by mine
explosion at Glace Bay, Cape Breton,
on Friday.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23

Since June so, 1898, $685., 600, 200
has been spent on the army and navy.
Truly, war is costly luxury.
On June 1 there was outstanding
81, 122, 545, AT in paper money of one
kind or another.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23

According to a police census, just
completed, the total population of
Chicago is 2,0sS,Qi3 This is sal to
be mot census of actua! count, but
is regarded by the police us being SO
near the aetua! number as not to be
10000 out of the way on either side"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23
Public School Notice.

office Board of School Commissioners of
Hartford Co., BE! Air, Md, June p, 1899
Bids for the erection CT a new school house
on lot near Shawsville, will be received at
this Office up to
IL M. ON JULY 9Th.
The foundation to be completed by patrons
OF said school and all lumber sand and slate
10 be hauled by said patrons
Workings, drawings and specifications can
be seen at this office.
Bond will be required of the successful bid.
der Tor the faithful compliance of contract.
The Board reserves the right to reject any or
all bids. -
By order.
JOHN D. WORTHINGTON,
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mortgages Sale
OF A VALUABLE HOUSE AND LOT IN
THE VILLAGE OF BERKELEY, IN THE
FIFTH ELECTION DISTRICT OF
HARTFORD COUNTY.

BY virtue of 2 power contained in mort gage
from Charles A. Jones TO Richard b. Smith,
dated the 31st day of May, 1893. and recorded
among the Lard Records of Hartford county.
in Liher W. ). F., No. IS, folio 146. which has
default having occLrrcd therein, will offer at
Public Sale, at the Court House door, in Bel
Air,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23

The Navy Department has an
nounced that every man who was en-
goged in the battle OF Manilt harbor,
May list, 1898, VII receive medal of
honor, regardless of rank or station.
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Card Of Thanks.

] wish to extend my sincere thanks to my
many friends. who worked so earnestly and
untir.ngly for my success, in the recent Teach
ers' Contest. Although not successful, yet the
result was exceedingly gratifying.
Respectfully,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23
BUSIkE AS NU9iCES.

Eight cents a line for tJ.e FIRST insertion
nnd Scents n line jor each ssrhsegucIl iascr
tion-seuen words to 1t the. No ut!yerttsr-
naeHt Inserted unieSs lreDaid.
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l1l@01.1TlrW9I1~0n1Ei
PARkEE'S
The Henry Watson Aid Society.

An Auxiliary Committee of the .nry Wat
son Chidrens' Aid Society as beer armcd in
Bel Air. The duties of IS Com :ttcc arc:
First to look after childre. Who ar roper Oh
jects of charity; ID, to fine ames The coun-
y for children under the H., 2e T. Society.
Full information upon app lication y
REV. X. A. CASTLEbF IN, Secretary. or
VIM H HARLAN PresiIIent Die
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23

The Standard Oil Company, the
most gigantic If ali the trusts, has in.
creased its capital stock from $40, 600,
600 to $50, 100000 under the laws OF
New ,IerSpy
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23

G8" WSgons-Caf riages-Call o 3. G.
Rees, Aberdeen or Calvary, get IL best in
| the market. Any kind of ws on built o order.
| Satisfaction guaranteed--Hollin worth's
| hest wheels =.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23

Captain Lore NO DaDford, Mem
Der OF Congress from the Sixteenth
Ohio district, died ON Monday night at
his home near st. Clairsville, Ohio,
FROM heart disease, age / seventy years.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23
ROBERT ARCHER, Solicitor.


In the matter of the III The Circuit Court for
Insolvency of Hartford County.
John II. Bond. In Insolvency.
nRDEEED, this 31st day of May, 1899, that
" Robert Archer, permanent trustee OF John
H. Bond give notice. by the publis a ioI of this
order, once week Tor one month. before tue
LIST day of July. 1899, in some newspaper pub
lished in tiurford county. to the creditors of
with the Clerk of this Court on or before the
llth day of September, 1899, aud also to said
insolvent to appear in this court on Monday,
Ilth daV Of SaDtemhcr 1S99 to answer such
interro9atories or alleg4ti ms as his creditors,
endorsers or sureties may propose or allege
against him.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23

while stocks, trust securities and
manufactured staples rose last week
wheat fell two cents IA bushel." -Er-
chdDQe.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23

Last years GU put of coal YVES
the greatest in the history of the
United States, amounting t. I59, 600 ono
net tons of soft coal, aud Ii 500 900
tons of anthracite.
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EG~For Sale--Thoroughbred White
Brahma Fowls; also hewed Chestnut Posts.
j. Ii. {. Watts, Bel All.
re-" For Sale.-A ThoI uehhrr,l Short
t orn Bull, three years old, nv grI /; sell
for want of use. X. l.. Wi Err torton,
Md.
~ Wanted. -EcIiable Viii. MAJ. 10 work
on farm. House found. ". Il Robinson
Vale, Md,
3fG"JCseph j Pyle hegs to announce MS con
nectton with the large Piano and OreGr House
of Kirk johnson & Co.. "a West Ring St,
Lancaster, Pa. lie will he located in Eel Air
III few days. In the meantime he would he
pleased to call upon any person in the county
who desires TO purchase fr%t-clasS lan0 or
Organ, at low price. Old instrumeI' 5 taken
IN exchange. Leave your orders ut lie The
1EgfS office, or address me by mail. Jos. j.
Pyle, Bel Air, Md.
@ Pianos Tuned.-Now is your q ance TO
have your Pianos and Organs tuned Jy an ex-
pert OF II years experience. First ella work
Leave orders at AgiS Office. \. G. Schr 'nacEcr,
Baltimore, Nd.
Gs~Plants For SaIe-Tomato and 'abhage
81 per Thousand. f. A. Bagley, Bag z. o.,
Md
Gs- Money to Loan. Address Bcx No. /,
Jarrettsville, Hsrford county, Md.
lY"For Sale and Rert-Farms, Usness
Stands, Town Lots. Money to loan. Il. A.
Whitaker, Attorney at Law, Bel Air, n.
ES- Darbie's Lunch Rooms, No lOG W.
Baltimore ST., opposite Sharp St., B .:Imore.
Oysters. Steaks, Chops, &c, &c. I nies re-
served for ladies. All stree cars pas or will
transfer TO the place. Glad ~ see my friends.
b. +. Dsrbie.
~- For seryice-Imported Hackney
Stallion Cosmo and Trotting Stallion BreNs-
ter. Chas. 7. Burns, Bel Air
Ns-Stock, Fixtures and Good VIII at the
Garland Store for sale at bargain. The
stand, frst-class one, is Tor sale, can he
rented on reasonable term. l.. I. ID. K.
Reynolds, Garland. Nd.
Gse- Lost.-Several weeks ago a s. Ter Deg.
black with white breast. Suitable r. yard if
returned to Charles 7. Carver, Bel G,r.
sgons-Carriages 3. G.
Rees, Aberdeen or Calvary, o get Il. best in
the market. Any kind of wa. on built o order.
Satisfaction guaranteed--Hollin worth's
best wheels. ew
g- For Rent-Stable and Carriaea House.
on Bond street, in good condition. 'ioderate
rent. Apply to w. L. Barnes, at David Han,
wsy's store.
~- Milk wagons on hand all the time this
winter. No disappointment. The best fol
the money. Enterprise C'g'e Co., Bel Air
Md. 9dectf.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23


Republican county conventions
and Republican newspapers are de-
nouncing trusts, foreseeing that this
question will be uppermost in peoples
minds at the next Presidential cleo
ton. The party which has declared
again and again that it was opposed
TO trusts, and then fostered and en-,
couraged them, will not be able to de
Jude the people again. The only hope
of protection against these gigantic
moropolies is in the Democratic party.
AT last fridays session of the In
dustrial Commission in Washington
L. NJ. Lockwood, an independent oil
producer, of Pennsylvania, denounced
the Standard Oil Company and rail
road officials as highwaymen. I'll
you have got to be robbed" he de-
clared, lit does not matter much
whether you are held up by a Dick
Turpin with e pistol or by John Rookie
Teller with railroad. 1t is robbery
all the same"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23

-Telephoning saves time. 1T your time ia
worth saving, use Long Distance ItItphOhe.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23
HoWLoNG is THE WAR TO LAST ?

The various circumstances detailed
indicate that the war is making slow
progress. If after over year we are
driven back virtually to our starting
point, it seems that the hundreds of
Americans and thousands of Filipinos
slain in battle were slain in vain. At
this rate how long is the war to last {
1t is costing us now with 10000 men
over $50, 600 a year, besides a large
loss of life. How much more will it
cost after we have sent the 100000
men said by experts TO be necessary
to conquer and hold the Philippines Z
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23

Ry Pianos Tuned.-Now is your G ance &c
have your Pianos and Organs tuned by an ex.
pert OF 10 years experience. First ella. work
Leave orders at A%gis Office. &C. Schr nackcr
Baltimore, Nd.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23
So Square Perchea.

More or Less, being the same aud all the land
particularly described in deed from James
NJ. stokes and wife to Charles A. Jones, dated
the 18th day of May. 1898, and recorded among
the Land Records OF Hartford county, in Liber
w. S. f., No. IS, folio 1873.
q I.Sl- The improvements consist of
IsUfSA~ArS u DWELLING HOUSE nearly
E2IIYsIiE@ff new, containing six rooms and
in first class condition. Stable
and other necessary outbudinRs, and there is
also a good garden on the property This
property is well situated and will make COM
iort"ble rome for any one desiring such a
DrOperty
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23

There are more rumors that Score.
tary Algar will retire from the Cabinet.
If President Mckinley does not I'M
load Aigcr the people will unload the
President.
Charles f. Ljttlefield was elected
on Monday to succeed the late Nelson
Dingley, as Representative from the
Second district of Maine.
"A gigantic combination of cloth
ing manufacturers is being formed in
Baltimore. 1t will have n capital Of
$10O 600, 600
The total gold production of the
United States IN 1898 amounted to
$64, 4G3 COO, an increase of s., 100, 900
over 1897.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23
BEL AIR. MD

FRIDAY MORNING. JUNE 20, 1899.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
JACOB BRILLIANT.

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE.--That the SUBJ
L scriber has obtained from the Register of
Wills of Hartford county, Md, Letters
of Administration on he estate of
JACOB BRILHART.
late of Hartford Co., deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are here
by notified to exhibit the same with the legal
vouchers thereof,
On or Before the Gath day of Nov, 1899,
or they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits of said estate. All persons
immediate payment.
Given under my hand and seal this oath day
of May, 1899.
WILLIAM NJ. BARTON,
Administrator.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23

ES"P Plants For SaIe-Tomato and 'ahhage
81 per Thousand. Z. A. Bagley, Bag p. o.,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23

T"For Sale.--Thoroughbrcd White
Brahma Fowls; also hewed Chestnut Posts
j. II. Z. Watts. Bel Air
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23

Isss~ WanteG.-Heliable " til. MAJ. 10 work
on farm. House found. ". h Robinson
Vale Md
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TERMS OF SALE.

The terms of sale ere One-thrd Cash on day
Of sale, one-third IN six months and the residue
III twelve months. or all cash on day of sale, at
option of the purchaser; credit payments to
bear interest from day of sale and to be secured
TO the satisfaction of the undersigned.
THOMAS H. X JBlNSON,
Assignee of Mortgage.
j. S. Richardson, Auctioneer
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-06-23

re" For Saie.--A ThoI GehhrrG Short
orn Bull, three years old, nv qu sell
for want of use. Il. l.. Wi Err torton,
Ma
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-08
NEW YORK PRINTERS STRIKE
Compositors and stereotypcrs on the
sun Go Out.

POUGHKEEPISE y. y, August e.
The New York state Allied Printing
Trades Council I'm session here adopted
a resolution condemning the New York
sun and indorsing the printers strike.
The strike wnicn was ordered and same
toned by Typographical Union SO. d. vas
ratified Sunday in Teutonia Hall at one of
the largest and most euthu itstc meet
ings ever held by the union. The meeting
unanimously passed a resolution Offering
the entire funds of the union. amounting
20 $4,000. for the use OF their striking
brethren in case of a necessity.
A telegram was received from Samuel
3. Donnelly. of indianapolis president OF
the International Typographical Union.
Offering TO place the available funds of
the parent association az the disposal OF
the local organization.
The new president OF tho local union
said tonight that DE had assumed the
duties and responsibilities of the office
with a full knowledge OF the task imposed
upon him.
There is nothing new % be said of the
strike" he said except that the patte
has commenced and that We hope that our
side will win. All we can do is 90 watch
events. ] am making no promises, out
will do my best
At the headquarters OF the union 10
night the rooms were crowded WIN strlN-
ers and their sympathizers. The talk was
mainly over the expected arrival Of non
union printers said TO be en- route from
Philadelphia by steamer. II was SAID
that the steamer had passed Long Branch
this afternoon.
Plckets were sent out by the strikers
and instructed 10 watch an OF the posi-
bic landing places.
NEW YORK. August "A new phase
was injected into the controversy be-
tween the printers and the management
OF the sun this morning. by the arrival
here NJ the steamer Endeavor from Phil
adelphia with lO4 non-unIon men In charge
OF Charles william Edwards. the suns
superintendent of printing
only nine Of this number on arrival
mere went 10 work. and after working
gor less than one-half hour five OF these
TONED the ranks OF the strikers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-08
GOV. RUSSELL
AN OBJECTOR
Does Not Want Corporation Commits
sion to Have Counsel,
TRAINS THAT WILL NOT WAIT.
A New Lumber Company Chartered.
The First Regiment Now Has Ten
Companies and VIII be In
creased to Twelve.

RALEIGH, y. c., August Especial
Governor Russell objected 10 the Cor
porauon Commission employing counsel
in the Simonton injunction case saying
he himself would employ counsel wneh
the time came. This the commission
ala not evidently agree to. for 1t en-
ployed Judge Conner of WILSON, ana
simmons Pou and Ward, Of Raleigh as
the counsel for the commission and then
the commission and Clerk Brown hled
themselves away to the convention at
Denver, Col
GOOD CROPS. 49,
people from the eastern part u
state say the crops there are 'He ''''
for years. .,..,.r, is asked
% fool< into the fact that the trains mere
and elsewhere will not wait TOT otler
trains and make connections even WI"
mere are passengers who VIII nc 'i'eO'
me STATE charters the Mount Airy
Lumber Company with a capili Va
5000. -o.,,,r.>..r
The officers OF the FIRST Regimen leu
and STAFF. will be commissioner az .rs''sa
.e tne adiutatnt general returns. Ihei7
arc now ten companies. but two VIII oe
added. making A full regiment Oh 49, w.
rnese two will come from Ashevllle ana
Tbe state Superintendent OF Public
instruction has begun the dlstriou,i,1,l,
of the second edition OF the plol'D
school law. 2o.coO copies. The first edition
OF 1900 was quickly exhausted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-08
A UNION DEPOT.
Roads Centering in Savannah to Erect
Fine Structure There.

SAVANNAH. GA. August The in
formation was given out tonight that
the Georgia and Alabama. the Plant sys-
tenn. the Florida Central and Peninsular
and the Southern railway would join in
the erection Of a 500 90 union depot here
The Central of Georgia IS not in the agree
ment. but the new depot viii be only
some TWO hundred yards from that Of the
Central. hence there will be no incon-
venience in transfer The new depot, II IS
expected, Will be ready for business by
March J. 1870 The entering Of the South
ern into the depot arrangement is taken
TO be positive assurance that that cor
poration will build from Columbia, S. c.,
TO this city
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-08
WEST INDIAN HURRICANE.
Warning Messages Sent 10 All Stations
IN Lesser Antilles.

WASHINGTON. Aug. THE Weather
Bureau here made the following an
nouncement Tonight:
a hurricane is central east of the ISL
and of Dominica apparently moving
northwest hurricane warning mes
sages were sent Monday morning 90 all
weather bureau stations iu The Lesser
Antilles and 90 Porto Rico Santo D0min-
60 Jamaica and Santiago de CUBA and
hurricane signals We're ordered from Do
muicO 90 Saut0 Domingo. The usual
course OF hurricanes wnlch appear i'm the
position occupied by this storm IS north
west and the latest reports indicate that
this course Will be pursued 300 the pres
ent instance. This would carry the hurri-
cane centre over or north of Porto Rico
and north of Santo Domingo within the
next f0rty-eight hours
KINGSTON. JAMAICA. August a.
The Island OF Dominica, In the LceWafd
Islands. reports that a terrific cyclone
was sweeping over there this afternoon
travelling west northwest and heading
for Jamaica.
Shipping along the threatened area
was timely warned by the American
bureau branches.
SANTO DOMINGO, Aug 7-Advices
that a hurricane is approaching have
been received from various parts Of the
republic. The Dominican warships have
sailed for Calderg. a port OF refuge on
the south coast.
The United States cruiser New Orleans
IS still here. with steam mp, and ready
to leave az any moment.
As provisions are very scarce and prices
high. the poor people arc suffering severe
ly, their earnings not belng IN proportion
10 the prices now asked for the necessa-
rles of life
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-08

and are classcd as the most warlike peo-
plc in the Philippines. The capital Bala-
bac. has "a population of DO. The Span
ish government established n military
post there iu 1856. 10 consists of a bar
racks 3D. hospital. and an armed fort
The Manila. the vessel described in the
dispatch. is captured transport Its
mission ln that vicinity is unknown t.
the Department DO is evident from the
dispatch that the Manila has left land
ing force there Co guard the light and
that the Charleston which is on its way
there will see that the landing party zee
ceives such achievements as may Doe
deemed necessary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-08
WARDS MURDER.
His Head Cut OTand Ears and Hands
Severed.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. August g.
Chief Oficer A. l.. Smith. Of the Hong
Kong Maru. brings some particulars OF
the murder Of r. Nelson Ward. q young
American and two japanese women by an
American sailor named Miller. az Yoko-
hOma. ON July l7th
Ward was the son Of Judge Ward. os
Abingdon. Va. and was % years OF age.
His body was found. the head cut on
and the ears and a hand and an arm
severed.
The TWO Japanese women were also hor-
rioy muulated. The cause Of the muir
der was jealousy on the part OF Miller
The murder was done In the Rising sun
saloon which was owned by one OF Tho
japanese women. Mller Will be tried by
Japanese law.