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The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1899-01-11

The Ladies Cemetery Associa- :
ton will meet today, Tuesday. !.
January 10Th, at the residence Of
Mrs. A. P. Sparkman, at 3 p. m.
The officers for the ensuing year
will be elected on this occasion.
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1899-01-11
THOMAS R. S7OCKDALE
DIED SUNDAY AT HIS HOME IN
SUMMIT,
Full OF Years and fionors- Soldier,
Jurist, State man, Ends His
Useful Lie.

/ AT 1880 o'clock Sunday morn
ling, January s. 1890, while the
bells Of the several churches in
Summit were calling the people
to worship, the chivalrous spirit
of one of the Oldest and most
prominent citizens Of that cul-
tured little city, quit its tenement
Of clay and went to the realms
above. And as the sad words,
Judge Stockdalo is dead'f
passed rapidly from lip to lip,
the people bowed their heads in
sorrow, and moved more slowly
and solemnly on their way.
The deceased had been in bad
health for a number Of years,
suffering from a disease Of the
heart; but had only been confil ed
to his bed a week or ten days.
He was rational to the last, and
his end was peaceful and happy.
Surrounded by his loving wife,
loving daughter and dutiful son,
he said that he was aware that he
was about to meet his Maker;
that he had faith in Jesus Christ;
that all was well with his soul, :
and then, with message Of love
to each, he closed his eyes in
death, as calmly and sweetly as
a child goes 10 sleep.
The remains of the distinguish
ed lawyer, soldier, statesman, pa
triot, were viewed by hundreds OF
citizens Sunday and Monday,
who called at the elegant home
once so cheerful, now so sad
and when the hour appointed for
the funeral arrived, a large crowd
assembled there, and after view
ing for the last time the face and
form Of the one they loved 50
we'll, marched slowly through the
principal streets to the Presbyte-
rian church where the funeral
service was held.
The hearse was preceded by
the honorary pall-bearers in car
riages, and the following active
pail bearers walked on either
side Of il: M. G. Dunn, a.. W.
Cunningham, j. w. Cassedy, G.
y. Ratcliff, e. F. McNair, L. s
Atkinson, j. L. jackson, r.
BornwelI, w. Atkinson and DR..
r. T.. Gatlin.
There were thirty-two vehicles
in the procession and hundreds Of
people walked. Conspicuous in
the long line were large number.
Of Confederate veterans, who had
followed the lead Of the dead
chieltain through many hard
fought battle more than a third of
a century ago.
The church building was ap-
propriately draped, and every
seat was occupied when the inn
pressive funeral service began.
The edifice, though large, was
entirely too small to admit the
vast number of people who had
come from the neighborhing
towns and surrounding country
to attend the funeral.
The service was conducted by
the Rev. J. G. Graham. pastor.
The Rev. /. II. Anding read an
appropriate selection from the
Scriptures; the Fey. G. Fl. Otken
delivered an eloquent eulogy and
the Rev. z. n. Graves related the
religious experience Of the de-
ceased.
The procession then proceeded
to the cemetery where the casket
was deposited in a brick vault,
erected near the entrance, beside
the graves Of the two infant
daughters Of the deceased, who
died several years ago. Rev. J.
G.. Graham read the twenty first
chapterof Revelations and offered
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1899-01-11

DR.. r. L, Price is here on a
visit to his brother.
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1899-01-11
CASH FAVOR.

Mr.. RI. &. Wells has moved
his family q Keutwood, La.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27

SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
A State Law Declared to BE Un.on-
stifattonni.

A State Law Declared to BE Un.on-
stifatton~i.
In the United States Supreme Court an
opinion was handed down today by Justice
Peckham In the case Of the state of Ohio
against Gen. ]. 2. Thomas, governor of the
Soldiers Home at Dayton. The case was
a prosecution against Gen. Thomas under
state laws for falling to post placard in
the eating room of the home stating that
oleomargarine is used there. The court
hled that the state law was unconstitu-
tional in its application to the Soldiers
Home.
Justice Harlan. while agreeing in the
Judgment took issue with some of the lines
laid down in the opinion.
The court also decided the case of the
First National Bank of Wellington, Ohio,
against II. P Chapman, treasurer of Lor-
raine county. The case involved the valid
ity of the state laws applicable to national
banks, the allegation being that the laws
permit discrimination against the stock
holders of such banks. The Supreme Court
affirmed the opinion of the court below.
holding the laws to be valid.
Justice Ha.lan delivered an opinion TODAY
In the case Of the United States against
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
CAPT. DAPRAY WANTED.
Gen. Harries Urges His Selection Ms
Adiutant General.

General Harries. commanding the militia
of the District of Columbia has made a
strong appeal to the President and Secre-
tary of War for the appointment of Cap
tain John A Dapray Of the 23d Infantry as
adjutant general of the District militia TO
fila the vacancy caused by the relief of
Captain Allaire. Captain Dapray, who has
shown a personal interest in the District
National Guard. is detained in this CITY by
the serious Illness of his mother, his orders
to join his regiment in the Philippines hav-
ing been suspended on that account Cen
eral Harries' recommends ton will undoubt-
edly be approved If II is found that CapiaTn
Dapray can he spared from service with
his regiment at the front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
CUBANS STEALING SUGAR
Comrades of Arrested Culprits Attempted to
Effect Rescue

HAVANA, February 27.-The owners Of
the Toledo plantation near Marianao com
planned to General Fitzhugh Lee recently
that Cuban soldiers carried away tons of
sugar cane every day for the purpose OF
eating it. Major Russell B. Harrison, the
provost marshal, with a guard Of twenty
five men, went to the plantation yesterday,
caught fifty Cubans and disarmed them. A
number of others escaped.
AS the provost guard was marching back
about 800 Cuban soldiers came running over
the hill, brandshng their rifles. Major Har-
rison believed that a rescue was intended,
and he aligned his men and ordered them
to load their rifles. He then directed
soldier who could speak Spanish to tell the
Cubans that they must not come any nearer
or else he would shoot. Followed by a
crowd of Cubans, Major Harrison and the
prisoners marched to the headquarters OF
General Mayi Rodriguez Cuban com
mander, to whom the prisoners We're trans
ferred, the major taking receipt for them
The American military authorizes treat
the Cuban soldiers as though they belonged
to a foreign army, not furnishing them IN
the civil courts, but committing them 10 the
justice Of their own commanders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
Many Bills Signed.
STREET RAILWAY LEGISLATION.
1t Looks Unpromising for Any Actiou
by the Senate

The dozen bills which have passed the
House and which We're put through the
Senate last Saturday have very greatly
relieved the pressure in the Senate in re-
spect to local legislation for the District
Ihere still remain three street railroad bills
IN which there is very widespread interest
the capital Traction, the Metropolitan
and the Capital railway, the last named
providing for the consolidation of a num-
Der of Improbable roads, which are now
being run in a very unsatisfactory man
ner Tor both the stockholders and the peo-
pie VINO have to use them. The last named
Dill was In such form on Friday that it was
regarded as satisfactory to all concerned
and was reported to the Senate by Mr.
German and published in The Star. Imme-
diately this was done there were various
objections raised against it, so that today it
appears very improbable that any bill will
be agreed upon between the Senate com
mlttee ana those who are to build the rail-
roads with modern appliances, to which it
relates.
The situation in regard to these three
railroad bills is simply that there are
counter influences in the Senate which are
d:1ncult to bring together on any plan.
Especially at this time. when the session
Is nearing its close, the power of one SEN
ator is sufficient to defeat almost any
measure. The situation IS such that un-
less the bills of these three railroad com
panles can go through practically at the
same time, no one of them can go through
Friends of the Capital Traction Company
in the Senate declare that until the bilI
granting extensions to- that company goes
through the Senate no other railroad bill
shall be passed, while on the other hand
those who are friendly TO other roads are
blocking the way of the Cacital Traction.
Altogether, any railroad legislation in con-
nection with these three bills at this ses-
sion OF Congress appears to be very doubt
full.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
KIPLING is SILL ALIVE
His Physicians Declare His Case is Very
Serious.
Passed n Better Night Than Was Ex-
pected and Seemed Easier
This Morning.

NEW YORK, February 27.-The follow
ing Kipling bulletin was issued at $50
o'clock this morning:
"Mr. Kipling has been during the night
and still is very ill.
"E. H. JANEWAY,
THEODORE DUNHAM."
The condition of Rudyard Kipling was so
low this morning that when any one with
authority was asked concerning him the
reply was made that He is still alive"
Mr.. Kipling was watched closely all night
long and there was a physician in his
apartment continuously. No news came
from the sick room during the early morn
ing till at 2:40 o'clock, when a hall boy was
informed by F. N. Doubleday, the publisher,
who has been with Mr.. Kipling since the
beginning, that the author was still alive
and that at that hour he was holding his
own.
At o'clock Mr. Doubleday was asked for
further information. He said he was glad
to say that kiping was still alive When
asked what hope the physicians gave for
recovery Mr.. Doubleday said he could not
tell.
Patient Given Oxygen.
Mr. Doubleday is quoted as saying at 6:30
am: Mr.. Kipling is alive. That is hope
full. We are endeavoring to keep him alive
by administering oxygen and by feeding
him the blood extract of beef. The crisis,
we think, will come this morning. 1t is
safe to say that if at the close of the day
Mr. Kiplng is still alive We may have great
hope for his recovery.
Later in the day close friends of Mr.. Kip
ling guardedly expressed a hopefulness
that was net apparent last night. Mr..
Doubleday said that the author had passed
better night than could have been eX-
pected and was visbly better and resting
easier at $50 this morning, though still in
such dangerous condition that no once
could tell what any hour might bring forth.
Still Mr. Doubleday had strong hopes that
Mr. Kipling would pass through the crisis
of the illness successfully.
Mrs. KipIinG Keeps Up Well.
Mrs. Kipling is said to be bearing up
well under the terrible strain. The hotel
where kipling lies was again this morn
ing crowded with callers-all sorts and
conditions of men and women-tremen
dously anxious to know how it Jared with
the author of 1.-The White Mans Burden"
1t was generally understood that the pa
tient was better than might have been eX-
pected. Dr. Dunham said no more bull
letins would be issued until after noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.

The House started in today on the closing
week of the session, beginning work at IL
o'clock, in anticipation of crush OF I'M
portant legislation in the final hours. There
was a liberal attendance for an early meet
ing and much activity, as members made
efforts to bring forward various measures.
Mr. Hull wished to go on with the unfln-
ished army appropriation bill. although It
was the day for District Of Columbia bus
iness.
The conference report on the bill for uni
form practice in granting rights OF way
across Indian reservations was agreed to.
Mr.. johnson Qnd) requested and OBJ
tanned unanimous consent to incorporate in
the Record with his recent speech the Pres
idents address at Boston and that of the
Postmaster General
Bills were passed temporarily suspending
the restrictions on the War Department as
to the purchase of certain materials; at
taching Claybourne county. Mississippi TO
the western division OF the southern dis
trict of Mississippi; extending the time for
constructing the Arkansas Northwestern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27

bayonet and shooting the defenseless, ac-
companied by odious acts of abomination,
repugnant barbarism and racial hatred
worse than the dongs in Carolinas. IN
less you conjUre a holy war for independ-
erce you are only worthy to be slaves and
pariahs. Proclaim before the civilized world
that you will fight to the death against
American treachery and brute force Even
the women should fight if necessary.
American professions and promises are
pure hypocrisy They covet the spols of
this patrimony of our race, wishing to i'm
plant here a more irritating and barbarous
dominion than in the past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
ALL PRECAUTIONS TAKEN.
Gen. SternberE Not Informed of
Spread of Typhoid in Gen Lees Camu

Surgeon General Sternberg stated today
that he had received no reports of the
spreading of typhoid fever among the
troops in Major General Lees camp near
Havana. He said he had recommended long
ago complete drainage system there as es-
sential to the health of the troops and if it
had not been installed, he said he was not
advised of the fact, the work of placing
the system not being within the Jurisdiction
OF his officers. He said that all precautions
had oeen taken by his department looking
too the health of the men, and a large
amount of medical supplies not asked for
had been sent to Havana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
FOUND A STRAY TORPEDO.
believed to Be One Planted by the
War Department,

The following telegram was received at
the Navy Department today from Observer
Gray of the weather bureau at Norfolk:
torpedo ashore at high water mark 21b
miles north of Coyner's Hill life saving sta
tion In good condition. weighing about 400
pounds No letters or figures can be found"
The Navy Department Immediately sent
the telegram over to the chief of engi-
neers at the War Department, for the fact
tnat the weight OF the torpedo was about
100 pounds less than the smallest used in
the navy and the further fact that the
naval torpedoes have letters and figures all
over them convinced the naval officers that
the torpedo which has stranded is one Of
those planted by the War Department aft
the entrances of harbors at the outbreak of
the Spanish war.
The life saving keeper at Conyer's Hill
was also warned by telegraph to let the
mine alone until the War Department
claims it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
THE NAVAL BILL.
Taken Under Consideration by the
Senate Committee

Ihe Senate committee on naval affairs
today held meeting for consultation on
the naval appropriation bill. Although the
hllI Will be considered by the appropria-
tons committee, recommendations of the
naval committee always receive attention
when the bill is considered. 1t was decid-
ed to antaSonize the House increase for
the navy and the committee will recon-
mend only six new war vessels instead of
twelve provided for in the House bill. The
Senate committee will recommend two bat
tie ships, two armored cruisers and two
hight cruisers.
The committee will not recommend any
Increase over the House price of $t45 per
ton for armor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
MEANS MUCH TO DREYFUs.
RumOr That Gen. ZurIinger Has Been
Supplanted by BiEuet.

LONDON, February PA dispatch from
Paris to a newspaper here says its corre-
spondent hears President Loubet has al
ready signed a decree removing General
Zurlinger from the post of military gov
ernor of Paris and appointing General
Faure Bguet, commander of the 10th Army
Corps, to succeed him.
The latter has been a consistent upholder
ofothe innocence of Dreyfus There Is no
confirmation of this statement from other
sources.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
Pay for Department Messengers.

By typographical error The Star was
made to say that the Secretary of War had
asked for s22.31994 as extra compensation
for messengers in the adjutant generals
office for extra hours of labor during the
war The fact Is that the amount named
represents the total amount recommended
for clerks and messengers and not for mes
sengers alone. The estimate was for s20-
2a6.14 for the clerks and s2,043.So for the
messengers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
Col. Weston Leaves for New York.

Col John F. Weston, who succeeds Gen.
Eagan at the head of the subsistence de-
partment. was at the department for
short time today, but was not physically
able to take charge. He left this after
noon for New York, where he will remain
a week or ten days longer, by which time
ne expects to be able TO take active di-
rectaon OF the subsistence department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27

Jesse johnson, certified to the Supreme
Court from the circuit court of appeals
from the second circuit The case involv-
ed the right of a district attorney to ad-
c1tlonal compensation for services rendered
in condemnation proceedings. The court de-
cided that Mr.. Johnson was not entitled to
an extra allowance, unless made in specific
terms in an appropriation bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
NOMINATIONS CONSIDERED.
That of Judge Day RecOnmended fol
Combinations

The Senate committee on judiciary today
postponed action on the nomination of c. c.
kohlsaat to be United States judge of the
northern district of Illinois, in order to
give Senator Mason, who opposes confirma-
ton, an opportunity to prepare state
ment for the COMMITTEES.
The committee decidedT recommend the
continuation of W. r. Day as Judge of the
sixth judicial circuit,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
BUSINESS POINTERS.

business is growing better
all the time.
To get and hold your share
of it you must keep advertise
ing right along.
An advertisement I'm n daily
paper bears fruit more
quickly and abundantly than
In any other form.
You can reach more than
twice as many Washington
purchasers through the col
through any other medium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27

Col. Hecker of the quartermaster's de-
partment, Urited States army, returned
here today from the west, where he has
been recuperating his health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Emil Herbert Block will sail from
New York on Wednesday next for Santiago,
Cuba, having been appointed to u position
Under Gen. Wood. military governor of that
place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
DENOUNCEs THE AMERICANS.
Another Violent Manifesto Issued Inv
the Filipino Government

HONG KONG. February 27-The Filipino
government issued another violent anti
American decree. in which the following
passages occur:
The American guns respect neither honor
nor property. but barbarously massacre
women and children.
Manila has witnessed the most horrible
outrages, confscating the properties and
savings Of the people at the point of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
Eew YORK Office, 4s Potter 8uildin-

The Evening Star is served to subscribers In the
ritv by carrj.Ts on their Cwn account at 10 cents
pcT week or ~ cents per month Copies at the
counter 2 cents each BY mail-anywhere in the
United States or Canada-postage prepaid-oo cents
per month go,
Saturday QuintupIe Sheet Star. 81 per year; with
foreign postage added. S3oS-
tErtcred at the Post Office at Washington ID. u.
as second class mail matter-)
C[AH uai subscriptions must he paid in advance.
Rates Of ad gertisinc -Iade known application.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
Floods fnlEIIlfnois.

EDWARDSVILLE, ILL.,, February 81
The heavy rain has caused great loss of
property In this resios.. All the Creeks In
Madison and adjoiningscounties have over
flowed their banks and inundated many
thousands of acres of seeded farming land,
entailing the partial On total loss Of crops.
Railway beds are greatly tmperied and
gangs of men are patrollings them to pre-
vent breaks or the sunmerging OF tracks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
Gen. Miles Goe. to New York

General Miles has gone to New York.
but is expected to return to Washington
tomorrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
HIGH WATER AT CUMBERLAND.
Potomac is booming, ReinE Fed b!
Mountain Tributaries.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, February 27.-The
Potomac commenced to rise yesterday and
is now higher than at any time this season.
Fed by the swollen branches, it is still ris-
ing, but no general freshet is feared.
The road under the Blue Ridge over the
river here is inundated, and several dwell
ings in low places completely surrounded
by water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
PUBLIC LIBRARY SITE.
To BE Taken Up TomOrrOw-The De-
partment of Justice Building.

The committee on rules has agreed to give
tomorrow in the House of Representatives
to the committee on public buildings and
grounds for the consideration of bills re-
ported by that committee. The bills which
have heretofore been acted upon in COM
mittee of the whole will first be considered
and after they have been passed upon by
the House other bills may be taken up.
The library site bill is in the category
first mentioned, and will probably be called
up early in the proceedings, because 1t is
of distinctively public character, but in
wolves no expenditure of public money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
INsURGENT STORY OF LATE FIGHTS
Declares the Americans Shot Down
Women and Children.

PARIS, February 27.-The Filipino junta
here has received today a cable message
from Manila, February "a, via Hong Kong
II says:
The fire broke out in the Chinese quar-
tiers during the Chinese new year festivi-
ties The Americans provoked the owners
by demOlishing houses before it was neces-
sary. The Filipinos' fire engine, owned by
Senor Cameo and worked by British sub
jects, was largely instrumental in extin-
gushing the fire. The Americans interfered
with the native salvagers and tried TO cap
tUre the engine, leading TO a conflict. Harsh
conduct elsewhere led to general fighting
The Americans retired to the walled city
and the fleet bombarded the suburbs. be-
hevins the city was endangered. This caus-
ed the Tondo fire
'Aguinaldos troops then attacked and
entered Tondo. Maisie, Santa Cruz and
kaiDo.
'ConhagratiOns broke out at Binondo and
Malate, and the city was surrounded by
a line Of burning houses.
The fighting continued Wednesday and
Thursday The Americans by that time
were greatly fatigued by the sun, fires and
continual service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-27
Firing Attracts Little Attention.

During the night time the men are so ac-
eustomed to the enemy's sa.utes that ma
jOrity of them remain undisturbed, secured
by the outposts and sentries.
In Manila absolute quiet prevails. The
streets are deserted and the only sounds
To be heard after : o'clock in the evening
are the tramp of the patrols and sentries
and the occasional clatter of the hoofs of
an officers horse.
The insurance companies, after a confer
ence. have decided to accept war risks at
an additional premium of 5t2 per cent per
month.