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The morning news., 1899-03-24
ALGER SUPREME DICTATOR.
ORDER THAT SHOWS HE is BOSS IN
THE WAR DEPARTMENT.

No Chief of StaT Corps Shall Be
Assigned 10 Any DUTY without
His ApprovaI-MiIes' Action in
Sending darlington ON an Inspec-
ton Tour Responsible for the
Changc-COntroversy Is an Ola
One I'm the Department.
Washington. March 9S.-The following or
der has been issued az the war departments
Circular No. -
Headquarters Of the Army, Adjutane
Generals Office. Washington. March 49,,
1899. The following decision has been made
and is published for the information aud
guidance of all concerned:
War Department. Washington, March %.
1S99.-Ordered. That hereafter no chief no
acting chief of stam corps shall be deta.l-
ed or ordered to any duty by any author-
ity without the approval Of the Secretary
of War. (SigneD n. A. Alger,
Secretary of War.
BY command Of Mai Gen. Miles:
H. c, Corbin, Adjutant General.
This order of Secretary Alger has been
issued to set at rest aI questions as to
who is the supreme authority in the war
department.
II is an old controversy dating back Ia
The time when jefferson Davis was Sec
retary of War, and Gen. Scott copmand-
ing general OF the army. The last time
the matter was brought prominently tn
the attention of the country was during
the administration OF President Arthur.
when Secretary Lincoln wrote very cau-
tic letter to Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan stating
that the STAFF corps Of the war department,
with the exception OF the adjutant gem
erals and the inspector generals corps.
were under the direct control, and subjecn
only TO orders by the Secretary of War.
The order Of Secretary Alger will heres
after include the chiefs of corps under ths
sole control of the secretary. Gen. Miles
has held 10 the construction based upon
the fetter OF Secretary Lincoln.
The cause for the issuance OF the order
was a recent order of Gen. Miles 10 Lieut..
Col Darlington acting chief of the lnspec-
tor generals corps, during The absence OF
Gen. Breckenridge, directing Darlington
to Visit certain points in the West on an
inspection tour.
The order OF the secretary does not refer
to Gen. Brcckinridge's present duty in
Cuba, as he is acting under orders issued
by Secretary Alger.
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''ii'EE LNNCHED BY A NOR.
"Ne negroes Had Fired on whites.
But Had Hurt NObodv.

negroes Had Fired on whites.
Hut Had Hurt Nobody.
'''Asoh Miss, March 23.-Three negroes
were Fnched by a mob near Silver Citv
" 'azoo county, last Saturday morning.
'''er being shot to death the bodies of
''' victims We're weighted with bundles
u cotton bale ties and thrown into the
lazoo river.
p Ire negroes were Minor Wilson. G. G
Ssi Gged and Willis Boyd. They were the ring
m NILS OF The negroes in a race encounter
Tbo e 1lahlght plantation early last week
c,,.' were arrested and taken to Yazoo
ed h.ose olehse with which they were charg-
COM, "s been committed in Sbarkev
fed .ne sharkey authorities were noti-
srahi. Last Friday evening DEPUTY Con-
were sylvester arrived and the prisoners
boar5''1, '1Ined over to him. The constable
cye ipeu the steamer Rescue witb tta ~
w. .. saturday morning ana reacbed Si,-
III ny with them. S''-
me negroes fell into tho - -
and ,' near Silver City, were shot to deatn
again. own own into the river. The feelina.
tr o 'nese negroes had been very bif-
MdrjaAta account Of a disturbance al The
ibs,. eut eut plantation last week in yhio,
o. ,,yl w, VI ,"o other comrades. had fired
whites on the public road
mer belonging to one of The white
harmed put the men were not
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WILL wEcoME PRESIDENT.
Tallahassee Has Made Great Prepar-
atiOns for Him.


atiOns for Him.
Tallahassee, Fla, March 2S-In anticl-
patton of a visit from President McKin-
ley and party tomorrow. great prepara-
tions are being made to properly receive
and entertain the distinguished visitors.
They will arrive by special train at noon.
Gov Bloxham, state and city officials,
commercial bodies and societies viii wei
come the presidential party to Florida's
capital
No President of the United States has
ever visited the capital of Florida, and
President Mckinley will confer the first
honor of this kind upon Tallahassee.
The following is the committee appoint
ed TO receive and look after the comfort
of Tallah4ssees distinguished guests F.
w. Armstrong, president of City Coun-
ell, and Alderman Robert Gamble; w. r.
Wilson, president of the Tallahassee Board
of Trade; j. r. Cohen, president of the
Young Mems Business League, and T. b.
Byrd; Surveyor General r. L. Scarlet
and Postmaster John McDougall.
AS the train rolls into the depot a pres-
dcntiaf salute of twenty-one guns will be
fired. Gov. and Mrs. Bloxham and the
committee will meet the presidential party
at the depot with carriages. At the state
house the party will be received by the
Governors Guards and the Capital City
band. The Governors Guards and band
Will act as an escort to the Leon Hotter,
where the party will lunch. Here the
public reception viii take place followed
by an afternoon drive.
IL was Gov. BfoXhams intention to en-
tertain the President and his party at his
residence, but there being no executive
mansion and his private home not being
adequate for the occasion. It was decided
10 entertain the party at the Leon.
All the colleges and schools will observe
Friday as a holiday. All the bunting in
town viii be used in decorations. Old
Glory will be H. evidence everywhere and
banners floating across the streets.
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NAVY HAS A NEW GUNBOAT.
The Darncoa Added to the List of
Spanish Prizes.

Spanish PrIzes.
Washington, March 23.-The navy de-
partment is gratified TO learn that it's
representatives who have been working
for some time in the vicinity of Santiago
and Guantanamo, have succeeded In add
ing another vessel to the American navy
In the gunboat BaTacoa, which was re-
ported to have been towed into Santiago
yesterday.
The Baracoa was one of the Spanish
gunboats sunk near Guantanamo She is
a usefui type of vessel for patrol work.
and Is about 80 per cent. larger than the
gunboats Sandoval and Alvarado, now at
the Washington navy yard. She carries
one IIontoria gun of 3.5-inch callber; one
of 81 caliber, and two machine guns.
The navy department is stin waiting 10
hear from the Swedish company which has
undertaken to raise the Cristobal Colon.
This project has not beer abandoned by
any means. Expert engineers In the em-
ploy Of the company visited the wreck and
made a careful study of the situation.
They returned to Sweden and, according
to their report. began the preparation OF
exact estimates of the cost OF raising the
ship. They entertained no doubt of
their ability to accomplish the task.
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BRYAN DISCUSSES BELMONT.
Says He VIII Have Something TO Say
when lie Reads His Book.

when He Reads His Book.
Birmingham, Ala, March 23.--Willlam ].
Bryan spent to-day in Birmingham and
was given an enthusiastic reception by
all of the citizens.
Not only the citizens of Birmingham,
but many from neighboring cities and
towns came to hear the great leader talk
on the current issues of the day
what the Lords Supper Is to the
Christian, SO a Jefferson banquet is to
the Democrat. Just as a good Chrstian
would revolt at taking the sacrament ad-
ministered by an infidel, so a good Demo-
crat objects TO having a jefferson banquet
presided over by Perry Belmont" was the
epigrammatical manner in which Mr.
Bryan referred 20 the much-talked of New
York banquet which Mr.. Belmont and his
followers are 10 give In New York next
month.
Tonight when Mr. Bryan was shown the
dispatch sent out from New York by the
Associated Press TO the effect that SEN
ator Teiltr was conspirlug with Mr. Bryan
10 create discOrd in the Democratic party,
he said that he had nothing at all TO say;
that he would wait until he received Mr..
Belmonts book, which the latter says he
has sent, after which he will endeavor to
point out at length some or the differences
between MIR, Belmont and jefferson, the
patron saint of the party
This morning MIR. Bryan was taken on
a special train all over the Birmingham
district and he enjoyed greatly being
shown It's wonderful Industrial develop
ment public reception was given him
this afternoon in the Morris Hotel. To-
night, at the Auditorium. he addressed an
audience of over 1900 people, He spoke
for exactly three hours. aud was given
marked attention.
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CONGRATULATEs SAMPSON.
McKinIey's letter Puts Him Forth
ns santingo's Hero.

Mckinley's letter Puts Him Forth
ns santingO's Hero.
Washington, March 23-AdmiraI samD-
son has received from the President the
following reply to his letter of March ..
1899
Executive Mansion, Washington, March
1S, 1899. My dear Sir: I am In receipt of
your very considerate letter of the gth
inst, in which you express a desire that,
without reference TO your own interests,
the other naval officers VINO rendered such
conspicuous services IN the naval cam
paign in the West indies may have the
advancement which you recommend for
them aud in which you ask nothing for
yourself. ] highly commend this dsin-
terested action on your part Let me as
sure you that / have the highest appre.
citation OF your services as commander-in-
chief of the Atlantic naval forces during
the Spanish war, in blockading Cuba, CO.
operating with the army, directing ths
movements OF the great number of vessels
Uader your orders, and at last after the
most effective preparation. consummating
with the gallant officers and men under
your command the destruction OF the Span
ish fleet. IL was In recognition OF your
services, and your great skin. that recon-
mended you TO the Senate for the advances
ment which you had earned. Very truly
William Mckinley.
Rear Admiral w. r. Sampson,
u. S. navy, commander-in-chief, United
States naval force North Atlantic sta
tion, United States flagship New York.
Havana, Cuba.
The morning news., 1899-03-24
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.
Edward AtLinsOn's Theory of the
Windsor Hotel Fire.

windsor Hotel Fire.
Boston, March 23-Edward Atkinson,
the well-known economist. in an interview
to-day stated that since the recent disas-
trous Windsor Hotel fire in New York he
had given considerable thought to the
possibility of preventing like occurrence
in the future.
MIR. AtlIinson's theory of the originallvn
of the FIRE from the facts which appear, is
spontaneous combustion. He says it is
probable that the fire smouldered for a
long time and that gases generated by the
slow combustion invaded nearly every part
of the structure, so that when the blaze
finally sprang up, it spread to every part
of the building almost simultaneously
1t is thus that MIR. Atkinson explains
the numerous fires in different places in
Windsor fire. Such fire, he explained.
Windsor, commonly known as the cellular
type. ---'
When asked for a remedy, MIR. Atkinson
replied that in his opinion no fire depart
ment in the world could successfully cope
such a structure, but nevertheless it would
be possible il, a great measure to protect
life. He suggests a line of automatic
sprinkler heads designed to throw sheet
of water toward the ceiling and walls
Water flowing from these would retard the
progress of the flames sufficiently for every
person in the hotel to escape before the
condition of the building became danger
The morning news., 1899-03-24
ASSEMBLY WILL DISSOLVE.
Quesada Says II VIII Ala Greatly in
Clearing the Way.

Washington. March 23.-Advices from
Cuba received by senor Quesada, which
he regards as trustworthy, are to the ef-
feet that the Cuban assembly viii dissolve
before the present week ends, probably on
Saturday.
Mr. Quesada regards this as a most sat
isfaetory outcome, as the dissolution is
brought about voluntarily and without the
agitation which enforced action might
have caused 1t viii clear the way in
his judgment. to a pacific adjustment of
the affairs Of Cuba.
The morning news., 1899-03-24
NET THE REBELS AT ILOILO.

One American Killed and Fifteen
wounded in the Fight.
Manila March 23-Details of the fight
ing at Iloilo, on March IS, show that 400
rebel riiemen from Pania we're met by
seven companies of the Eighteenth Regi-
ment of United States Infantry and bat
TALON of Tennessee Volunteers.
AS supports. these troops had three ?
inch Hotchkss guns, under Gen. Miller,
north of Jaro, across the river.
The Americans met with heavy fire.
One man was killed and fifteen were
wounded of the Eighteenth Regiment, and
there were several cases of sunstroke.
Cten. Miller estimates that fifty rebels were
killed and 100 wounded
The morning news., 1899-03-24
THOMPsoN's MEN AT TAMPA.
Second south Carolina Companies
May Get Here Tonight.

Port Tampa, Fla, March 23.-The first
detachment of the Second South Carolina
Regiment Companies A and B, number
ing about 15o men, under command of Col.
Thompson, arrived here at o'clock this
afternoon from Cuba.
All the baggage was sent to the quaran-
tine station, twenty-eight miles from
here 20 be fumigated This is considered
an extraordinary and unnecessary meas
ure, as there is no danger of disease, and
it is hardship on the soldiers.
The men are ouartered on the cars Of
the Plant System ready to leave as soon
as their baggage returns from the quar-
antine station. 1t Is thought they will
leave here about L O'Clock tomorrow, and
will probably reach Savannah some time
tomorrow night. The men are very anx-
ious to get to Savannah once more.
The morning news., 1899-03-24
BELMONT's ANSWER TO TELLER.
Says He and Brynn Are Making Dis
cord i'm Democratic Party.

New York. March 23.-Perry Belmont,
president OF the Democratic Club, was
shown an interview tonight with Senator
Teller of Colorado which was quoted as
saying:
The members of the Democratic Club
are Republicans masquerading under DEM
ocratic colors,"
Mr. Belmont IN reply issued the follow
ing written statement:
Senator Teller is the leader of the sill
yer Republicans-the allies OF Mr.. Bryan,
upholding with him the Chicago platform
and naturally uniting with him In his
purpose to create discord and division in
the ranks of the Democratic party"
The morning news., 1899-03-24

London, March 24.-The Standard this
morning makes the following announce
ment: I'VE understand that the negotia-
lions between Great Britain and France
regarding Newfoundland promise a sat
isfactory settlement France being VIII.
ing 20 surrender her shore rights there.
II adequately compensated"
The morning news., 1899-03-24
Cold weather in England.

London, March S.-Exceptionally cold
weather continues throughout England
There have been heavy falls Of snow in the
north, and several deaths from exposure
are reported. Similar weather prevails on
the continent.
The morning news., 1899-03-24
LAPPONI is QUITE ILL.
1t Is said the Pope Ignores Doctors
Prescriptions.

London March A.-According to the
Rome correspondent of the Daily Chroni-
Gle. DR.. Lapponi, the Pope's physician, has
been i'll Tor two days. He is suffering from
an attack of bronchitis, and will not re-
sumo mis- attendance upon the Pope until
he has fully recovered.
The correspondent further says that the
Pope ignores his Doctors prescriptions
and follows his usual occupations, though
he is so feeble that it is doubtful if he
will be able to hold the next consistory.
The question of conclave is the SUBJ
ject of much secret negotiation.
The morning news., 1899-03-24
ALL ANXIETY is At AN END.
sherman Well Enough Vow TO BE Put
ON the Cruiser Chicago.

Santiago, March 23.-Mr. Sherman is
feeling very much better this evening, and
his physicians report his condition as much
Improved. During a part Of the afternoon
no sat on the deck Of the Paris. viewing
Santiago.
The United States cruiser Chicago is ex-
pccted here by daybreak tomorrow, ana
Mr.. shrman will be Immediately trans-
ferred 70 her The anxiety OF his relatives
on the Paris Is now virtually at an end.
The morning news., 1899-03-24
TROoPS ARE COMING HOME.
Second south Carolina Now Being
Moved From Havana.

Havana, March pa detachment con-
sisting of 1913 privates and ten officers, be-
iment, sailed for the United states yes
terday on board the Olivette.
Five companies of the saline regiment
sailed to-day on the Yarmouth. and the
remainder of the regiment will leave here
on me Ohvette and the Yarmouth on Sat-
urday and Sunday next.
The Second Illinois Regiment is break
ing camp preparatory to leaving Havana.
The morning news., 1899-03-24
BRINGS A MoURNFuL cARco.
Transport Crook Coming Home WITH
SnntiaGo's Dead.

Santiago. March 2s.--rhe United States
transport Crook. formerly the Roumanlan,
her colors at half-mast with her MOURN
ful cargo Of dead heroes, the remains Of
those who were killed or have died az SAN
tiago and In Porto Rico steamed slowly
out of the harbor this afternoon.
She carries among her passengers Brig.
GEN Ezra p. Ewers and family, Can't.
Carnahan and wife and Lieut.. Frazer and
Wife
The morning news., 1899-03-24
pnris Attacked by Grip.

Paris, March 23.--Paris is suffering from
the scourge Of influenza. The deaths dur
ing the last seven days have been 23S above
the average.
The morning news., 1899-03-24
Lost Part OF Her Decx Ioaa

schoo7or n Raven, March 2S.-The
this V,.er n Belle o'Nein, which arrived a. a,
feportt,o. t,o't from ApalachicoIa for Roston
miles zee mat m on March 20 when twentv
gale o.l. l Fire Island, during northwrs,
load oc %''.e noYe-to portion OF her decir
''0oafd and lost. "asiieu
The morning news., 1899-03-24
SHOT HERsELF on THE STAGE.
Lola BanzoIIa Said " 'Tis Love That
kills. ns She Fired.

London, March 2l-The Vienna corre-
spondent Of the Standard says that the
ponular actress, Lolo Banzolla. eXclaiming.
"'Tis love that klllsl' shot herself with
a revolver on the stage in full sight Of the
audience during a performance at CHI
Stvria. and was removed in a dying con-
AL
The morning news., 1899-03-24
TO SERVE A LIFE SENTENCE.
Doctor 75 Years Ola Sent Up for MUIR
der of Young Man.

Jackson Miss, March 23.-The oldest
criminal ever placed behind prison bars IN
Mississippi was brought to the state peni-
tertiary tonight to serve a life sentence
for murder.
The prisoner IS DR.. w. Fl. Lipscomb
formerly a wel-known physician of KEN
per county, and he is now nearly 75 years
Of age
Lipscomb was convicted of poisoning a
young man named Charles Stewart, whose
life was insured in his favor The ca se
became familiar throughout the country.
and was extensively exploited IN conncc-
ton with the Holmes murder mysteries,
then attracting attention.
The morning news., 1899-03-24
TOWN WIPED oFF THE MAP.
Fierce Cyclone Almost ObIitcrated
Liberty. Tenn.

Nashville, Tenn, March 2s.-The little
town OF Liberty in DeKaib county. has
been almost wiped Off the map by a cy-
clone which swept over it last night.
Trees were uprooted and houses DESTROY
ed in all directions. The Christian Church
a handsome brick structure, was blown
to pieces. NO fatalities are reported.
The morning news., 1899-03-24
German BattIeship Aground.

Berlin, March 23.-The German battle
ship Oldenburg broke her anchor and
went aground near Kicl to-day during a
heavy snow storm
The morning news., 1899-03-24
CARLOS FOLLOWERS CONFUSED.
So Many DisSensions That the Party
Is without Force.

London, March A.-The Madrid cores
pondent of the Standard says that Don
Carlos, the pretender, has perplexed his
adherents by a dispatch in which he al
lows them to so to the polls a the forth
coming parliamentary elections, if they so
desire.
He explains that he does not wish the
Carlists to be represented officially in the
next Cortes. The general opinion In the
political world, says the correspondent, is
that the dissensions in the Carlist ranks
and the irresoluton of the pretender real
~ depriye the party of all Importance.
The morning news., 1899-03-24
Cambon Ma, DO to ItnIr.

Paris. March 2.--The Journal this morn
ing says II learns chat jules Cambon.
French ambassador TO the United states.
win soon be appointed ambassador 10 ITALY.
to succeed NJ. Nisard. who is about 10
xesign.
The morning news., 1899-03-24
POSTMASTER UNDER ARREST.
Hargett, CoIored, Charged with Mis-
apprOpriating Funds.

Washington, March 2S.-Israel d. Har-
gett, the colored postmaster at Rocky
Mount, N. c., was arrested here yesterday
on warrant sworn out by postomce au-
thorities charging him with the mlsap-
preparation Of the funds of his office. He
was brought before United States Com
missioner Mills and committed TO jail in
default Of bond in the sum OF 5000. He
viii later be given a preliminary hearing.
The morning news., 1899-03-24
poIphIn to Dentroy a wrecI..

Washington, March 23-The Dolphin
sailed from Washington for Norfolk ana
thence 20 sea 10 destroy wreck on the
Carolina coast, which has been danger
TO navigation
The morning news., 1899-03-24
pINGREE WILL NOT ATTEND.
Does Not Expect an Invitation From
Dollar Banquet Crowd.

Lansing Mich, March 23.-Gov. Pingree
stated that contrary to reports from New
York. he was not going to attend the sill
yer Democratic banquet to be held there
ON April 49, He said he had not as yet
received an invitation, adding:
Il never looked for an invitation from
those fellows either"
The morning news., 1899-03-24
PERU MAY HAVE \ REVOLUTION.
But 1t Is Said Caceres Would Have
No Chance of Success

No JnNMCe OT sVVVVN"s
Lima. Peru, via Galveston, March %
A dispatch from Antofagaste, Chile, says
that Gen. Caceres, formerly President of
Peru. who recently arrived at africa,
where he threatened to attempt to over
throw the Peruvian government at the
first opportunity left Antofagaste by
steamer. bound North. He would have no
chance of success, however, in the event
of an endeavor 10 make trouble for the
government.
Revolutionary movements are reported
in the provinces Of Colquechaca and Co.
chabama, Bolivia. 1t is also announced
that Gen. Pando will soon attack the
Unionists.
The morning news., 1899-03-24
MoNrEzumA coLLEGE BURNED.
building Cost SaO,OOO and was In
sured for only $4,000.

Birmingham Ala. March 23.-Montezu-
ma University at Bessemer. was totally
destroyed by fire this morning. The fire
originated from defective hue, and forty
pupils got out Of the building without in
jury. The building cost $50 600. There was
s5 go Insurance
The morning news., 1899-03-24
MichaeI Muncleasey Diving.

Berlin, March 23--Michael Munckasey.
the famous Hungarian painter, who has
been secluded In hospital for the insane
at Bonn for more than two years, is dy.
Ing,
The morning news., 1899-03-24

Berlin. March 23.--The influenza is rag
ing here, and the death rate is heavy.
The morning news., 1899-03-24
Troops Coming Home.

The First North Carolina Regiment viii
sail for Savannah on Saturday by the Sc
guranca. The First Texas Regiment will
probably saH by the Fitzpatrick, formerly
the Michigan, which with the Florida, win
proceed to Galveston by way Of the Dry
Tortugas, where both vessels viii be dis
infected. The Fourth Virginia and the
Second Illinois regiments win go next.