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The evening times., 1900-01-09
MANILA BAY BOUNTY CLAIMS.
The Case OF Dewey and His Men
Being Heard.

~ ,1Ht VI DN"Ng MS lANA
5einE Heard.
The claim Of Admiral Dewey and his Off
GERS and men for the sum Of $3S2. 600 prize
bounty. due them for the destruction Of
the Spanish feet in Manila Bay, was called
up for argument and adjudication before
the Court OF Claims At IL o'clock this
morning. Chief Justice Mott presided.
Admiral Dewey's interests we're repre-
sented by Herbert & Micou. and Charles
and William 3. King. George A. King had
charge Of the argument The Governments s
side was looked after By Assistant AttOr-
ney General Pratt.
Mr.. King opened the case by stating that
the section OF the law under which the
claims are presented is 4635 Of The Revised
Statutes, which says:
A bounty shall De- paid ly The Tnted States
for each person ou board any ship or vessel of
war belonging Co 4n enemy at The commence
meut q Ll engagement. which ls sunk or other
wise destroyed In such engagement uy any ship
or vessel belonging % the United States or
which Do may d. Necessary 20 destroy in cUu-c-
Qurucc OF injuries Sustained IN action. Cf one
hundred dolar-, u the cremy's vessel was Cf
inferior force. and Cf two hundred dollars d o.
equal OF superior f0Trr. 90 be divided am1u- the
officers AID c-cw IL the same manner as p1ze
money
And when the actual number Of men on board
such vessel cannot 20 satisfactorily asUrTfII1Cd.
10 shall be estimated according % the compile
meut allowed 90 vessels Ct its class in the navy
~ the United >tatcs-
Mr. King. continuing in his argument.
said that the amount Of bounty depends
upon two factOrs-frst the number OF men
az the beginning Of the action on bOari the
enemy's vessels destroyed. and second. the
relative strength Of the two forces en-
gagged. Mr.. King in his brief. rests his
case on the following facts:
Support Of the enemy's vessels by land
batteries cf diJy-threa guns, with
a total weight Of fire Of 3.750 pounds;
support by mines and Jorpedoes in the
entrance 20 Manila Bay and IN the bay
Itself; the Official complement o. the Span
ish vessels taking part in the battle was
2s3g, as against ] S36 complement OF the
American vessels; taking into considera-
tiOu the guns at COrregidor. FL Fraile. and
the other forts at the entrance Of ;he bay,
and JhOs at Manila and Cavite. and the
tcrpedoes and mines in the bay and en-
trance 70 it, the enemy's force was supc-
rior TO the force Of the vessels Of the UniteI
States.
Admiral Dewey's claim IS made on the
basis Of an active complement Of 1914 men
Of the Spanish feet. The claim is also
made that the enemy was superior in gun
fire The weight OF the gun FIRE OF the
Spaniards was l0.606 pounds as against
500 pounds Tor nearly dCub.el OF the
American forces. The American fleet was
without torpedo boats and their use by
the enemy constituted an important factor
in determining the relative force Of the two
contending parties.
Admiral Dewey claims the sum OF sSS2.-
coo as the amount of bounty due himself
his officers. and men. This does not in
clude the Don Juan de Austria. isla de
Cuba. Isla De LuzOn and Manila, which are
claimed as prizes.
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THE SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
Two Revolutions Concerning AnaIrS
in the PhiIippine InInnds.

In the Senate today Mr.. Hoar offered
resolution requesting the President to fur
nish the Senate with copies OF all commu-
nications from Aguinaldo or any other per-
son undertaking 20 represent "the people
in arms against the United States in the
Philippine Islands," OF all replies thereto:
Of the Presidents proclamation as sent by
him to be issued, and Of the same as ac-
tually proclaimed by General Otis; also
whether any approval or disapproval Of
the changes had been expressed by the
President or the War Department.
Mr.. HOaT asked immediate action on the
resolution, but objection was male by Mr.
SpOoner, and the resolution wen over.
Mr. Rawlins offered a resolution instruct
ing the Committee on the Pacific Islands to
enquire and report whether any form OF
government, insurgent. revolutionary or
in the form Of a dictatorship (other than
that of SPAIN existed in the Philippine ISL
ands on and prior to December 10. 1898
and to what extent Spain had actual pos
session or control; also whether sovereign
power can be justly and in accordance with
international law claimed in the absence Of
actual power or control. The resolution
was referred.
Mr.. Allen offered a resolution calling or
the Secretary Of War for detailed informa-
tion in regard TO transport ships chartered
or purchased By the Government. and it
was agreed to.
Mr.. Pettgrew asked for the printing. as
a Senate document, OF a paper on ''The
growth OF public ownership" prepared by
Professor Frank Parsons OF the Boston
Law School and College Of Social Science
Objection was made by Mr.. Sewen and
some discussion took place; but the objec-
ton was not withdrawn.
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GENERAL GREELY NO BETTER.
Major Carter Says the Officers Con
dition Causes AnxIety.


The condition Of Brig. Gen. A. W. CreeIy
was reported this morning as being un-
changed. Another examination Of the su-
perfcial wound in his head was made by
his physician. Major E c. Carter. who
later said that General Greely's condition
was such as to cause grave anxiety.
General Greely." he said, lis still SUI
fering from shock and from conclusion OF
the brain"
General Greedy is conscious. but weak,
and none but members Of his family is al
lowed % see him.
Late list night the police learned Of the
critical condition Of General Greely, and
Inspector Carter sent out Detectives Helan
and McNamee, who in less than an hour
had Joseph c. Furnace, the eXpressman
who assaulted General Greedy, in custody a
second time. Considerable comment had
been created during the day by the release
Of Furnace on $500 bail.
When court convened this morning Fur
mace was again in the dock and Attorney
Campbell Darlington again requested that
his clieat be released on bond. It was ar
gued that the original bond Of $500 was in
excess Of that generally required tn such
cases Assistant District Attorney Mui-
lowny however. informed the court thar
the condition Of General Greely had been
reported as serious, and suggested that the
prisoner be held until more definite in
formation could be obtained. Judge Kim
ball then ordered that Furnace be returned
to his cell The police have not yet ar
rested George Murphy, who was with Fur
mace when he assault Was committed.
The evening times., 1900-01-09
PULITzER's EoUsE BURNS.
A Life lost in Costly Blaze in
New York.

New ork.
NEW YORK, Jan. 9.-The palatial home
Of Joseph Pulitzer, at 10 East Fifty-Rfth
Street. was totally destroyed by fire TO-
day. With its contents. the house was
valued at more than $500 0OO Mrs. Pu-
litzer and her two daughters the Misses
Edith and Constance, were in the house
when the FIRE started. as also was the
baby. Herbert three months old.
The baby's nurse. Jessie. and eight
other servants made up the household.
Mrs. Pulitzer herself awakened her chill
dren az the first alarm and saw that they
got out safely.
Mr- Pulitzer was away from home. at
Lakewood. whittier he went last night.
Three alarms were turned in, and the Fifth
Avenue residence section was thrown into
Wild turmoil OF excitement The Pulit-
zer house. which stood just 20 the east of
Fifth Avenue. had frontage OF about
forty feet The entrance way was OF carv-
cd stone in renaissance style
Paneled in old English style in antique
oak. the dining room was noteworthy
among those Of New YOrk's mansions.
The room was fitted Up at great expense,
as also was the entire house, and at the
time Of IT'S purchase by 3ir. Pulitzer it was
magazines
Pictures, statuary. porcelaius. curi0s,
and bric-a-brac filed the mansion. and a
conservative Statement placed their value
40 100000.
At least one life was lost IN the blaze.
The Charred body or Mrs. JeUCtte. the
hOUsebeeper was carried from the third
floor before the namC- we're CXt,uguisEel.
One Of the servants ss also missing and
the list OF victims NAV be increased TO two.
Mrs. Jeilette Cccupi q a room on the
third floor rear. From. her window q fire
escape descended. II was but a few feet
TO safety. But the dr.Ueries and riru fur
nishings OF the man-.sn made .1e house
such tiudCgbgE rs The young woman
was cut down before s', Ead time TO cross
the room. Her body as found lying by
"a valise. She had evidently planned TO es-
cape when the flames overlook her.
The evening times., 1900-01-09
TRIALS IN THE DISTRICT.
4 Probable Enquiry Into Procedure
at Preliminary Hearings.

The following resolution. which was in
troduced by Mr.. Pettus OF Alabama in the
Senate today, was referred to the Com
mittee on the District Of Columbia.
Resolved. That the Committee on the
District of Columbia be requested to en-
qUire into the manner I'm which preIimi-
nary examinations in criminal cases are
conducted, by courts or by magistrates. in
the District Of Columbia and whether in
such preliminary examinations evidence
FOR the defence is not allowed. And the
said committee viii consider and report
what remedy. IL any, should be provided
by Congress"
The evening times., 1900-01-09
THE south AFRICAN War
ElatiOn of the English Followed by
Apprehension.
The Enemy'S Fire Drawn by General
French in a Reconnaissance With
CnvnIry-FsGty Thousand Pounds
Given by a Eirm 10 Thorough
ly Equip the Imperial NeOmanry.

LONDON, Jan. 9.-The first elation over
fierce onslaughts Of the Beers at Lady
smith has given place 10 a realization of
his desperate position there.
His ammunition has been heavily drawn
upon. and care OF the wounded Will weaken
his already exhausted troops. When the
list Of casualties is published its length is
expected to astound England. Butler does
not seem 10 be able to do anything for his
relief so news Of the fall OF Ladysmith
would not be great surprise From ac-
counts received from Frere people say the
fighting around Caesars Camp and Wagon
HHl was the most severe since Plevna.
These points formed the key OF the Brit
ish position and in Boer hands would un-
doubtedly command Ladysmith, making
surrender inevitable.
From 3 o'clock on Saturday to o'clock
the two hills south OF Ladysmith witness
ed a continuous hand-tO-hand struggle,
with alternating success. The British
after being three times driven of, sue
ceeded in ousting the attacking Beers. In
similar attacks on the other sides OF Lady
smith the Beers were also beaten off.
The commander at Cape Town sends the
following TO the War Office:
French reports as follows: Jan. =
This morning made a reconnaissance on
the enemy's east flank with squadron of
the Household Cavalry. Two miles from
the railway and on the roads to Achertung
1 drew out a considerable force OF the enc
my who were anxious about their Commu-
nieations with Norvals Pout and withdrew
their troops "
wornher, Belt & Co. have donated ESQ.,
geo to the committee that has in charge
the equipment of the Imperial Yeomanrv.
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TROOPS FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
The Eighth Army Division VIII Sail
From England Thursday.

LONDON, Jan. 9.-The Daily News"
SAYS it understands that the Eighth Army
Division viii begin embarkation for South
Africa January IL. Seveuty-two additional
guns, including three Howitzer batteries.
will be sent as soon as possible, not later
than the end OF January.
The paper adds that the government is
determined 70 raise several new batteries
OF field artillery. The first installmeut will
consist Of six batteries. and more viii fol-
low. These batteries will not necessarily
be senJ TO South Africa
The evening times., 1900-01-09
THE SUICIDE OF A NUN.
Actaatcd by Memories of an Earl!
Love Affair.

KENOSHA. Wis Jan. 9.-The body Of
Sister Augusta who was formerly Miss
Mary Henderson, OF ST Louis, has been
washed ashore in Lake Michigan. Sister
Augusta belonged TO St Mary s
order and disappeared from Kemper
Hail last Tuesday evening. 1t was for
time thought that she had returned to
Missouri: 20 rejoin her relatives and leave
the order. but enquiries failed TO reveal
any trace Of her. There is no doubt that
she drowned herself in the lake immedi-
ateIy after leaving Kemper Hall last Tues
day.
The only cause that can be assigned
for the suicide is an old love affair Il is
said that she joined the order because OF
a romance in her early life. She was i'm
love with poor man and when she could
not marry him she entered the order. She
is said to have received a letter recnty
which agitated her a great deal and this
is supposed to have come from her old
suitor When she was found she was at
tired in the garb OF the order.
The evening times., 1900-01-09
THE CABINET MEETING.
Routine Matters Connected With the
Departments Chiefly Discussed

Routine Matters Connected with the
Departments Chiefly Discussed
The Cabinet met this morning a, II
and adjourned promptly at . o'clock. Mat
ters OF a routine nature connected with he
departments we're principally considered.
Secretary Hay came over from the State
Department early, carrying a large port
folio filed with papers, recent correspond
ence from various ministers and conSIls.
rather greater in volume than important
in character
Secretary Hitchcock came early 10 offer
his excuses for not attending the meeting.
He is busy preparing FOR a trip 10 New
York, and Will leave after the reception
tomorrow night.
Secretary Gage was the last to arrive
and the first 10 leave. In answer 10 a
question regarding his report on the ma
tional bank deposits, he remarked that the
subject was now of his mind the report
being ready for Transmission TO the House
tomorrow. He stated that il was not a
subject or discussion at the meeting.
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BRYAN TO MEET DANFoRTH.
The Democratic Chairman Receives a
Letter From the NchrnsI,nn

NEW YORK. Jan. 9.-Chairman Elliot
Danforth, of the Democratic State Execu-
tive Committee. has received a letter from
CO... w. J. Bryan. in which the Neb1askan
said that he would tax with Mr. Danforth
on certain matters Of political Importance
on his arrival in this city on January %
When l was in Washington l had sew
eral talks with Chairman Jones. Of the Ma
tional Committee" said Mr.. DanfOrjh last
evening. Judging fIom his talk then I
concluded that he was in favor Of holding
the convention in Kansas City. II is ap-
parent that the West and South will con-
troll the National Committee, and I should
not be surprised il they sent the conven-
tion there. Personally, I favor New York
city, but think some other town viii get
the plum.
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THREATS TO SHOOT GoEBEL.
The Excitement Continues in the
Blue Grass State.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Jan. 9.-One compa-
ny Of the Lexington State Guards was
called out last night to go to Frankfort
today.
Thirty Republicans went from here to
the State capital prepared for trouble. but
the Democrats did not attempt TO pass a
rule making South Trimble presiding Of
icer of the joint assembly in place Of the
legal presiding officer. the lieutenant gov
ernor.
Jack Chinn and thirty fighting Goebel
men were present recdy for a rough house
but the trouble failed TO start. Many more
Republicans are going from here today
Major Hancock, former warden OF the
penitentiary, is In Frankfort with thirty
fighting men. ready 10 assist Governor
Taylor.
Il is freely predicted here today by
leading Republicans that tie crisis cannot
be delayed much longer and that should
shoot..S begin GOebcl will be among the
first T. iall. Some lay Goebel should be
shot and that Governor Taylor should par
don the murderer.
The evening times., 1900-01-09

ANNANDALE, n. J., Jan. ct is ru-
mored that the interest OF The late James
Nelson PidcocR in the Rockaway Valley
Railroad has been bought by the Hams
Brothers OF New York city. and J. T. Mel
lick Of Morristown. y. j.. and they viii
extend il to make n cross State road from
Trenton to Paterson.
The evening times., 1900-01-09
THE PROPOSED CABLE LINES.
Connection with the Islands Dis
cussed by n Senate Committee.


cussed by Senate Committee.
At the meeting Of the Senate Committee
on Naval Affairs today, the subject Of the
construction OF submarine cables connect
ing the Pacific and West India possessions
with the mainland and with each other
was considered. For This purpose five sep
arate bills have been introduced. and re-
ferred to four separate cOmmittees-NavaI
Affairs. Foreign Affairs. Commerce. and
Relations with Cuba.
The Naval Affairs Committee decided to-
day that it was its province to take care Of
the subject of cables and arranged TO hear
representatives of the War and Navy De-
partments upon the matter at the meeting
next Tuesday. After these shall have con-
cluded their recommendations and testimo-
ny, the committee viii listen to representa-
uves OF private corporations proposing to
construct and operate cables under charters
from Congress.
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General Otis also reports the following
additional casualties.

Casualties-killed in action. engagement near
linus January IN, Fourth Infantry, Second Lieut..
Nard Cheney; Twenty ty-eighth Infantry, Company
J.. Robert Shuman; sergeant Fourth Infantry,
company C. August Hofsi,y August Erickson.
Near B2ccor, January %. Tweuiy-cghth Infantry.
Company G, Michael f. Name Wounded. engage
mont near linus January 7th. Fourth Infantry,
G. Stanlcy MllaTd, leg, slight Twenty-eight IL
i9nty' Company G. John C0rbit, hand, moderate
Company 4, John Barry. arm moderate. Hc-.r
J. Flood, sergeant arm. moderate: Eleventh
cavalry. Company &, Ridcwsy Griscom, neck,
severe; Ibiructh Infantry, Company r, Charles
& AwctsEI- both thighs. severe; Fifth Artillcr,.
Company i. Terrence Money, thigh. moderate:
William Protz. chest. severe. Action. Cabaua-
tuau, November jth. Earnest b. Barjar0n, civilian
in loves Scouts. chest severe
The evening times., 1900-01-09

LONDON. Jan. 9.-The War Office prints
the list Of casualties in the company Of the
First Suffolk Regiment. which was over
powered by superior numbers on January
.. or hill near Colesbcrg. or the officers
four were killed, one wounded. and seven
missing. OF the men twenty three were
killed. twenty-one wounded, and ten are
missing.
The evening times., 1900-01-09
TROOPS IN HIGH SPIRITS.
A Great Effort 10 Relieve LadysmIth
Expected.

LONDON, Jan. 9.-The Morning Post"
correspondent at Frere, in a despatch
dated January 6, says that the foreign
military attaches who are accompanying
General Butler express astonishment at
the high spirits OF the troops. the excel
lence Of the medical transports and the
supply arrangements. Every body is look
ing forward 10 a great effort 10 relieve
Ladysmith Confidence in General Butler
is utterly unshakeu.
a heliogram TO the Post" from Lady
smith. dated January .. says that Louis
BOtha and Ben NiljeOn. the supreme Boer
cOmmandants in Natal, and Commandants
Joubert and Schalkburger, have gone TO
Pretoria
The evening times., 1900-01-09
THE LAWToN FUND.
Three Thousand Dollars Added to
II To-day.

More than S2.CCo was added 10 the Law
ton fund today. making the total cash
receipts S70,56o62. The committee in
charge Of the fund have every assurance
that il viii run over SIS. .O00. as there
is $1,000 in san Francisco and 5000 in
New York and several other cities have yet
to Be heard from. General Corbin thinks
that the fund will be closed up by the last
of this week After the mortgage IS paid
fl IS believed that $50. zoe VIII be left 10
turn over to Mrs. Lawton.
The evening times., 1900-01-09

Mr. Mcmillan. Chairman Of the Senate
Committee on the District Of Columbia. in
troduced a bill in the Senate today 20 pro-
vide for the extension Of Vermont Avenue
from the \ Street line OF Florida Avenue
to the west line Of Brightwood Avenue.
The property through which the extension
is to pass is TO be obtained by condemna-
tiOn.
The evening times., 1900-01-09
An Execution STAYED.

CHARLESTON. W. Va. Jan. "a writ
Of error has been granted by Judge Nc
Whorter Of the supreme court of ap-
peals, in the case Of Lud Madison who is
under sentence at the penitentiary to be
hanged next Saturday for the murder Of
Peter Snader in Fayette county. The case
will be heard by the supreme court prob
ably not before the June term.
The evening times., 1900-01-09
DEATHS IN THE PHILIPPINES.
General Otis Makes II Report to the
War Department.
The following report on the deaths in
the philippines, sent by General Ous. has
been received az Lhe War DEPARTMENT.

Inc louoHIuS report on the deaths in
the Philippines, sent by General OTIS has
been received at the War Department:
Drowned -Rio-Aguo. November u. Newton W.
Reese, Albert ,. Hotter ]. Fourth Cavalry. Rio
,.lande' November Z, Ciarguoc w. Critics, D. Third
cavalry hIo Paslg. aceidcuta'Iv Jauuary . An
ton N. Bong, ], Thirteenth Infantry. Rio Zlnote.
accidentally. january !. Iii Lg.Iimorg. A. Thlrty-
s.Enth infantry; Gambling. accidentally, 2gth
Nlllim G. Bryant. corporal. L. Twelfth Iufln-
wy lAIu".4, December p, George LChfard.
company 4. Twenty ---etHId IUirufrr- 2ftr Augef-t
|r1elhefl, Company VI. Nineteenth Infantry. lam
nary g. George W. Dudley. Company r. Four
leeni1 Infantry; oti, Edward . Derry. Company
r. >i.lH Ailltfy; 2d. Charles HARRISON. Com
laht y, INeutE--INtu Infantry fth jefferson "
Ntlrcwat. Company J.. Eighteenth Infantry: sd
Nlllam huuoy- Company ID, IVsutr-Siytl Infsu-
Try ly~ertery. December -s Jack Wllrrer corr
paFai' company +. sixth Infantry: january I
-NihaF '- l-cgeTtCu, Company J.. Th.rty-secoud
infantry; 1d. James Kelly. Company G.. Third
Artillery 9th, John vs.. Nct,se. corporal, Com
p1ny G.. Fourteenth Infantry. Pneumonia, Jan
udT1 lst, Theodore GtLiiug. Company C. Fourfb
Infantry; Thomas r. LYONS. COMPANY D. mind
'tldifl. December It'll. William Mslaucv. cor
pDIaL. Company l. Nineteenth Infantry Malaria
December 29th. Reuben Weather. Company J.
iWeuty-hiih Infantry; .ltH. George Purchall.
company B Engineers; January 5th Patrick Fall
lon- Company H. Twelfth Infantry: 9Th. William
Nnld der, Company r, Twenty first Infantry Per.
nltiouS malaria ever November 25, William Dan
iel. Company n. Twenty fourth Infantry Chrou-
Do uldUuUCa, January Sd. Peter II. kCau. sergeant
bowels. January ist William CTabtree. Company
j, Ihlrty-secCud Infantry. Aertic stcnosie Of
heart January Sd, Edward Drown musician
Company X sixth Infantry.
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Fine sport for Duck Hnnters

SEA ISLE CITY. y J.. Jan. e-Duripr
the past ten days Wild fowl shooting has
been exceptionally fine in Cape MAY coun-
ty waters George Gardner and Enoch
Clouting local gunners, returned yesterday
from a five days trip through the Great
Sounds. bringing with them 1l5 ducks AIr.
Gardner says black ducks are more nu-
merOus than they have been for many
years.
The evening times., 1900-01-09
Against the Boer Taxntion Inv

BERLIN. Jan. "A telegram 10 the
Cologne Gazette" from Paris states that
an arrangement has been made by French
and German committees OF the holders OF
Transvaal mining stock to take common
action against the taxation laws recently
promulgated by the Boer Government.
The evening times., 1900-01-09
For AericuIturaI Experiments.

The Committee on Military Affairs today
considered the bill introduced by Repre-
sentative Rixey Of Virginia to set apars
a portion Of The Arlington estate for expe-
Timentil agricultural purposes, to be I'M
der the Jurisdiction Of the Secretary Of Ag-
riculture. The bill viii be IA orably re-
ported.
The evening times., 1900-01-09
Emperor WiIIium'S Speech.

BERLIN. Jan. 9.-Chancellor Eohenlohc
read the Emperor's speech at the opening
Of the Prussian Diet today. The Cn,y i'm
portant matter discussed was the canal bill.
There was no reference in the speech to
foreign affairs
The evening times., 1900-01-09
The DIpIomatic Appropriation Bill.

Foreign Affairs has almost completed its
work on the Diplomatic and Consular Ap-
preparation bill. The bill will probably be
in shape to report to the fun committee
on Thursday. The bill, il is intimated
will carry a little less than 81 0OO. 600
nhich will be a slight increase over thu
appropriation OF last year
The evening times., 1900-01-09
Cnntnfn Lnrlherfon,s Stnfion.

Chief Of stad to Admiral Dewey. on the
Olympia at the battle OF Manila. has been
ordered to duty at the navy yard, this city,
as a member Of the Naval Retiring Board.