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THE MORGAN MONITOR
VOL. IV. NO. 40.
DEWEY WILL COME SOUTH
Accepts Invitation to Visit Atlanta With Fiag
Lieutenant Brumby.
HERO HONORS THE GEORGIAN
Presentation of Brumby Sword
Will Be Hade By the
Admiral.
A Washington special says: Admi¬
ral Dewey has accepted the invitation
of the citizens of Atlanta, Ga., to par¬
ticipate in the ceremonies attending
the presentation of the sword to Flag
Lieutenant Brumby.
The invitation was formally tender¬
ed to the boro of Manila Saturday by
a delegation of prominent citizens,
and a prompt and gracious acceptance
was immediately announced.
Livingston, Accompanied by Representative Lon
the delegation called upon
Admiral Dewey, at the McLean resi¬
dence. The interview had been pre¬
viously arranged through Lieutenant
Brumby, hence the Georgians received
admiral. an extremely cordial greeting from the
The reception took place iu
the parlor, which was beautifully dec¬
orated with flowers, potted plants and
the national colors.
These little formalities having been
completed; Mayor Woodward who was
one of the committee, stopped to tho
front and in the name of tiro citizens
of Atlanta, indeed in the name of all
the peoplo in the state o, Georgia, in¬
vited the admiral to visit Atlanta and
witness the presentation of a sword to
Lieutenant Brumby. Mayor Wood¬
ward wont on to say how proud the
people of Georgia are to claim Lieu¬
tenant Brumby as their own, and he
informed the Admiral that a hand¬
some sword had been procured by
popular subscription to be presented
to Lieutenant Brumby.
The admiral at that point inter¬
rupted the mayor to say that he had
seen it stated that the people of Gcor-
gia intended to give Lieuteuat Brum-
by a sword, and he desired to say that
gallant young officer was worthy of
any honor or distinction his friends or
his country might see fit to bestow
upon him.
This high testimonial Ao Lieutenant
Brumby was made with so much sin-
eerily that it deeply impressed the mem-
bers of the delegation, and their ad-
miration of the admiral was increased
accordingly. The admiral took occa-
sion to say that he not only appreciated
the valuable services rendered by
Lieutenant Brumby, but he also ap-
predated the noble and patriotic part
played by the representatives of the
southern states, in the array and navy
during the war with Spain.
He said he knew how bravely tho
southern men rushed to the support, of
the nation’s honor and shared the glo¬
ries of victory with their northern
brethren and thus wiped out all traces
of sectionalism. The admiral’s atten¬
tion was called to the fact that Geor¬
gia sent more men into the United
States service to battle against Spain
than any other state in the union.
The admiral replied that the infor¬
mation was intensely gratifying to him
and it made him all tho more anxious
to visit Georgia and personally show
his appreciation of the valor and
patriotism of the southern people.
Turning to Lieutenant Brumby, the
admiral, said: “Brumby, we have but
two engagements ahead—one in Chi¬
cago Brumby and one iu Philadelphia.”
replied in tbe affirmative,
whereupon the admiral delighted his
visitors by saying:
“Well, gentlemen, you may count
on me being present to see Brumby
get bis sword.”
He said he could not state definitely
when it would be convenient for him
to visit Atlanta, owing to an engage¬
ment he has with the president and
the members cf the Philippine com¬
mission, soon after the president re¬
turns from his western tour.
His acceptance, with that qualifica¬
tion, was entirely satisfactory to the
delegation, and the details of the visit
were further discussed.
The admiral evinced sneli a warm
personal regard for Lieutenant Brum¬
by throughout the interview that a
change was made in the original pro¬
BOERS MAY YIELD.
Most Encouraging News Reaches London
From Transvaal.
A London dispatch says: Most im-
portant news from the Transvaal was
received Saturday night, whieh, if
true, African probably indicates that the South
republic is about to yield, or
any in case, that the Boers have
abandoned all idea of invading Natal.
The news is comprised in a cable-
.
gram from Newcastle, Natal, which
says that farmers who arrived there
from tho Buffalo river state that the j
Boers are returning to their homes,
leaving patrols along the river. The
commanders State border. will remain on the Free j j
ADVICES SENT WATSON.
He Is Notified That More Warships Will
Bo Sent Him.
Notification has been sent bv cable
to both General Otis and Admiral
Matson at Manila, of tho iutention of
the navy department to re-enforce the
navy in the Philippines to a con-
Sjderablo extent and Btating that the
Brooklyn and several other vessels
•would be dispatched at the earliest
possible moment to the islands,
picture gram, so ns to place tho admiral in the
and give him a conspicuous
part to play in the ceremonies attend¬
ing the presentation of the sword.
On the steps of the capitol nt Wash¬
ington, it was deemed a high honor
for Admiral Dewey to receive the na-
tion’s sword from the president of the
United States. At Atlanta it will be
an equal honor for Lieutenant Brumby
to receive Georgia’s sword from the
hands of the nation’s hero, Admiral
Dewey. The suggestion was promptly
acted upon, and the programme will
be arranged on that basis.
Admiral Dewey stated that his de¬
sire # to show
his personal appreciation
and friendship for Lieutenant Brumby
was a sufficient inducement to him to
visit Atlanta on the occasion of tho
sword presentation, but added to that,
his desire to recognize in his humble
way the glorious part the men of the
south have played in the war with
Spain.
He then referred with deep feeling
to the recent deaths of Naval Cadet
Wood of Georgia, and Lieutenaut
Commander Eidridge, of Alabama,two
brilliant young officers of tho navy,
who lost their lives at Manila.
DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF
Will Be Discontinued In Compli¬
ance With Orders Received
From Washington.
An Atlanta dispatch says: The
acting commander of the department
of the gttlf, Colonel John Simpson,
received Saturday from Washington
the official order of the war department
discontinuing the department of the
gulf aud transferring the headquarters
to Governor’s Island.
From the nature of the order it is
regarded as evident by the officers of
tho department that the mind of the
president has been made up, and that
the efforts of Atlanta business men
will bring no satisfactory result. The
order states that the change is made
by direction of the president, and is
signed by tbe secretary ef war, the
commanding general and the adjutant
genoral of the army,
Colonel Simpson stated that he was
in no way acquainted with the purpose
of the war department in discontinuing
the department of the gulf, but sup-
posed that Atlanta had been made the
headquarters on the outbreak of tho
war on account of its central location
an d its thorough connection with the
southern seacoast towns. With the
war at an end there was nothing to
accomplish by the continuance of the
department,
JONES IS OPTIMISTIC.
Democratic Chairman Says Bryan Will Ho
Nominated and Elected.
United States Senator James K.
Jones, of Arkansas, naCional chairman of tho
Democratic committee, aud
wife, were passengers on the Canard
line steamship Lucania that reached
New York Sunday. They have been
traveling in England, Ireland, Scot¬
land, Switzerland and Wales for sev¬
eral months. Senator Jones said that
he had been much benefited by his
lengthy European travels, and felt
ready to go into the hard work neces¬
sary in getting ready for the presiden¬
tial campaign.
Senator Jones, when asked to give
his views on the political situation,
said thnt, owing to his long absence
abroad, he was not as fully informed
as to political conditions as he hoped
to be in a few weeks. When asked
his opinion as to the probability of the
Democratic nomination for tbe presi¬
dency going to William J. Bryan, he
said:
“There is no doubt that Bryan will
receive tbe Democratic nomination for
president,” and added: "Has anybody
any doubt on that question? Bryan is
sure to win.”
Reed In Washington.
Ex-Speaker Thomas B. Beod ar¬
rived in Washington Sunday. He
declined to discuss politic^, saying he
was here to remove some of his private
belongings.
M’GUIRE WILL LECTURE.
Stonewall Jackson’s Chief Surgeon to Ad-
dress Confederate Veteran*.
Dr. Hunter McGuire, of Richmond,
Va., has accepted an invitation from
Pickett-Buehanau camp, Confederate
Veterans of Norfolk, to deliver his
famous lecture on "Stonewall Jack-
sou,” November 28th.
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At the University of Virginia, Char-
lottesville, Saturday, the unveiling of
tbe Eolny bust of Edgar Poe took
place at noon in the large auditorium
of the academic building. Dr.Charles
W. Kent, president of the Poe Memo-
rial Association, presided.
Spanish Flags Arc Barred.
The mayor of Havana, Senor Per-
fecto Laeoste, has issued on order di-
recting that no Spanish flag shall be
displayed in the city of Havana, ex-
cept at the Spanish consulate. It is
beiieved this will give rise to consul-
orabie hostile criticism.
College , --ti Honors ... new ttnirev y.
The trustees of tho University
Vermont at Burlington voted to eon-
fer the degree of doctor oi laws on
Admiral Dewey,
MORGA N, GA„ THURSDAY. OCTOBER 12, 18!)! t
.
PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS
On Handing Dewey the Congress¬
ional Sword of Honor—The
Admiral’s Reply.
In presenting to Admiral Dewey the
magnificent sword at Washington
Tuesday, President. McKinley said:
“Admiral Dewey: Prom your en¬
trance in the harbor of New York with
your gallant aud valiant ship, tho de¬
monstrations which everywhere have
greeted you reveal tho public esteem
of your heroic action and the fullness
of the love in which you are held by
your country.
“The voice of the nation is lifted in
praise and gratitude for the distin¬
guished and memorable services you
have rendered the country, and all
the people give you affectionate wel¬
come home, in which I join with all
my heart. I’our victory exalted Ameri¬
can valor and extended American
authority.
"There ia no flaw in your victory,
there will be no faltering in maintain¬
ing it. (Great applause.) It gives me
extreme pleasure and great honor in
behalf of all tho people to hand you
this sword, the gift of tho nation
voted by the cougvess of the United
States.”
The president handed tho admiral
the sword with a deep bow, nnd thero
was a roar of applause as Dewey rc-
cr/ved it. The crowd was hushed as
he turned to reply. Admiral Dewey
said:
“I thank you, Mr. President, for
this great honor you have conferred
upon me. I thank the secretary of
the navy for his gracious words. I
thank my countrymen for this beauti¬
ful gift, which shall be an heirloom in
my family forever as an evidence that
republics are not ungrateful, and I
thank you, Mr. Chairman and gentle-
men of the committee, for the gracious,
cordial and kindly -welcome which you
have given me to my home.”
CARTER IN COURT.
Hearing In Hal^ua* Corpus Proceedings
Held In New York."
Oberlin M. Carter, the engineering
captain, who is under sentence of five
years’ imprisonment after conviction
on the charge of conspiracy to defraud
the government, was taken from Gov¬
ernor’s Island to tbe United States
circuit court in New York Wednesday
on a writ of habeas corpus in his be¬
half obtained Monday. Judge La-
Combe wes on tbe bench.
On tbe question of sentence it was
claimed by Carter’s attorneys the
court had acted in excess of its pow¬
ers, beyond jurisdiction and contrary
io law.
Colonel Clous, in reply, held that
the action of a eourtmartial cannot be
reviewed by any civil court.
Com: el submitted briefs. Judge
LaCombe reserved decision on tbe
writ and ordered Captain Carter back j
to tbe custody of Captain Roberts, of
Governor’s island.
PETITION PRESIDENT M’KINLEY.
Chief .Executive J* Urged to Intervene In
Italinlf of Peace.
The New York World telegraphed
to President McKinley the first in¬
stallment of signatures to a petition
asking him to offer the friendly ser-
vices of the United States in mediation
between Great Britain and the Trans¬
vaal.
Among those who have signed the
petition to the president are ex-Sena-
tor George F. Edmunds, ex-Secretary
J. Sterling Morton, John Sherman,
Major General O. O. Howard, David
t andfor°d rlla nniversiSr t DoLm^o!
St
Mitchell, James D. Phelan, mayor
of San Francisco; William F. Warren,
president of Boston university and
EAMOUS ROGUE DEAD.
Jimmy I.oit’io Kudu Ills Days In the Alms¬
house III I’llUailelphln.
A Philadelphia dispatch says: Worn |
out by years of confinement resulting
from his long career in crime, “Jim- !
my” Logue, the famous ex-convict
who money is than believed any to other have thief stolen of more bis j j
time, and who perhaps, the best- 1
was,
known bank robber of tbe age, died in
county age of sixty-two almshouso years. Wednesday at the J |
Ho sought religious consolation be- j
fore he died. Logue is supposed to
linvo had n fortune at one time of
about $300,000.
DEWEY ON FILIPINOS.
Thinks Great Latitude Should He Allowed
For Local Government.
A special from Washington says: In
his mirnl interview Dewey with agrcod the fully president, with Ad-j the
views which have been expressed by {
President Schnrman concerning the !
future government of the Philippine
islands. j
He said he favored American control
through civil tbe medium but of great a commission latitude { j
or governor,
should be allowed for local government
of the sixty or morn tribes, so that the 1
administration of affairs could be ad-
justed to meet their different habits
and conditions.
ADMIRAL SCHLEY DINED.
--—.
Naval Hero installed, n« Commander of
i.nyai Legion.
At Now _ York Wednesday night
Rear Admiral Winsfiehl 8. Schley was
iustalled as commander of the Loyal |
Legion at the meeting of the order j
held at Deltnonico’s. As he entered
the dining already room, gathered where the members j
, had around the ta- i
ble, he was greeted with applause and
{ . R presented roun! j 0 f and the oath The administered, flag was dulv j
COMMISSION
Bailroads Entering Atlanta Filed
No Depot Rians.
THE SITUATION GROWS INTERESTING
Other Roads Sn.r They Cannot Act Until
the Western nml Atlantic
Takes the --itlatlve.
The railroads entering Atlanta, Ga.,
have abandoned the idea, if they evor
seriously entertained it, of voluntarily
giving the Gate City a new passenger
station.
They have failed to tile plans, and
now they are up against the commis-
sion. The board will meet again in a
few knys and see what it can do with
them for disobeying its order.
At Thursday’s meeting the lessee of
the state’s road declared that it is ah-
solutely impossible to get the roads,
the city and state to agree. Major
Thomas, representing the lessee, sug-
guested that the state should patch up
the old shed, which four of the roads
olaim to own.
If the state does not do that, he pro¬
posed that his company would stand
part of tho expense of patching.
This would mean tho continuance
of tho dangerous street crossings at
grade, a menace to life which the city
has considered far more objectionable
than the inadequate old shed.
All (ho roads say (hat Major Thom¬
as holds the key to the situation. He
says there is no hope of gotting a now
union station.
In tho fac: of this announcement,
the Southern railway takes an opti¬
mistic view of tho situation. That
company says it does not think the
question of locating a union station
on the old site has been exhausted,
aud asks for more time. Several times
iu the past, the Southern representa¬
tives have expressed doubt about the
advisability of using the old site for a
new station because it is so narrow.
None of the other roads suggested
anything that would tend to solve tho
problem.
Fines May lie Imposed.
So now tlio commission is looking
into methods of procedure.
The roads have not filed plans, and
the next question is to fine them. The
law fixes as the penalty a fine not ex¬
ceeding $5,000. Tho fine, if im¬
posed would go to the state. Six
roads enter Atlanta. If the max¬
imum fine were imposed and collected
it would amount to $30,000.
The commission can cite the roads
every thirty days, and iu the course of
two years might collect enough in fines
to build a magnificent station.
At Thursday’s meeting the board
asked Judge Atkinson, the legal mem-
her, for his opinion on the way to pro¬
ceed against the roads. Judge Atkin¬
son assured his confreres he would
have his opinion ready when tho hoard
meets again.
President Thomas has been advised
to confer with the railroad commission
and the legislature’s special commis¬
sion. One idea in getting tho presi¬
dent of the lessee company and the
legislative committee together is to see
if any agreement can be reached on
which the legislature can act looking
to tho state building a union passenger
station nnd renting to the roads. .
GEORGIA PENSION FIGURES.
State Paid Out Sinn of $052,820 the
Past Year.
‘ The annUal ort ot '“^’■er
r *P
° f . Pensions for Georgia, Richard John-
T’ be f n from the
.
from the capitol, as it shows some very
important changes have taken place in
the pension rolls during the present
administration.
To begin with, the report shows that
the pension accounts for the fiscal year
just ended has increased $43,060, the
total amount for the year reaching
$002,820.
There is also an increase of 731 pen-
sions this year as compared with Inst
year.
There is an increase of 731 new
claims paid this year as compared
with last year. These increases, taken
together with other items, nro of inter-
est to tho tax payers and public gen-
erally as well as of great interest to
the pensioners.
ARKANSAS TOWN BURNED.
Fifty-Fonr Business House* Laid In Asliei
liy Dating Flames.
Do Queen, a flourishing town on
the Pittsburg and Gulf railway, fifty
miles'north of Texarkana, Ark., was
wiped off tbe map by fire Sunday
night. Fifty-four business houses,
including banks and hotels, were con-
*umed. The fire started in a small
restaurant about 8 o’clock, and raged
throughout the entire night. It burned
everything in its path. Tho loss is
estimated at between $350,000 few
$400,000. The insurance will not ex-
coed $15,000.
DOUTHIT ASKS HEARING.
i>c,,osmi iHfpnn.ary om.iai Expects
itnfute charges.
A Columbia, S. C., dispatch says:
Tuesday’s revelations in the dispensa-
ry board of control continue to bo the
subject of much interest. Commis-
sioner Douthiff who was so stimmnri-
ly removed from office, asks the pub*
lie to Suspend judgement until he has
an opportunity to prepare his cast?.
Jle complains that he was expected to
refute in fifteen minuters tho state-
meuts and charges ot the examining
committee,
MTAl NOT
Advance of Boers Was Not Made
As Reported.
BRITISH REINFORCEMENTS ARRIVE
Massing of Kruger’s Troops on the Uoriler
Is No Longer Feared by Great
Britain.
A London special of Thursday was
to the effect that nothing important
developed ns to tho Transvaal situation
during the day. The Daily Telegraph's
dispatch announcing that the Boers had
invaded Natal aud soizod Laings Nek,
now seems to bo without foundation,
The government lias received noth-
>',g to jusl.fy the report, although ,
suchft move on tho P art o{ Uio Boers
would naturally cause little surprise,
The British position in Natal wns
considerably strengthened by the ar-
rival Thursday of Indian transports
with reinforcements of about 2,500
infantry, cavalry and artillery, nil of
which will be promptly sent to the
front by train, and with tlieir arrival
at Glencove and Ladysmith, tho Brit¬
ish advanced camps and lines of com-
municatiou will bo practically safe¬
guarded against Iho risk of a success¬
ful dash across tho frontier by the
Boers.
The military authorities apparently
no longer fear the massing of the
Boors along tho border, and in fact it
has been provided that the Boers shall
not make a sudden invasion into the
territory. The Natal authorities are
rather pleased with this, because they
argue tho tension of waiting will toll
Severely on tho Boers’ discipline; and,
moreover, they will soon exhaust the
little forage thore is near the border
and be compelled to fall back on their
base, because, in view of the defective
commissariat, they aro unwilling to
advance in Natal leaving behind them
a forngelcss veldt.
Advices from Aldershot convey the
interesting information that Genoral
Sir Redvers Buller, who is to assume
the chief command of the British
forces in South Africa, is opposed to
the presence of n large number of war
correspondents with his forces and
wants to limit the correspondents to*
twelve representatives of the leading
British, Indian aud colonial ngenoies
arid newspapers, including in this
number the foreign correspondents.
A dispatch from Perth, capital of
West Australia, announces that the
government of the colony has decided
tc dispatch a West Australian contin¬
gent to the cape. General Sir Redvers
Buffer arrived at Balmoral castle
Thursday night as the guest of Queen
Victoria, to bid her majesty farewell
on his departure.
GltlGGS’ OPINION
Jn Iho Celebrated Carter Ciyc Made Public
At Washington.
The opinion of Attorney Gencrnl
Griggs in the case of Captain Oberlin
M. Carter, of the army, upon which
the president approves the finding of
the eourtmartial, was made public at
Washington Thursday.
After dismissing certain of the miuor
charges as unproven, the attorney gen¬
eral took up tho more serious questions
involved,first considering the objection
that the charges upon which Captain
Carter was found guilty were {incon¬
gruous. He soys that, unlike the or¬
dinary oriminal procedure, the mili¬
tary usages aud procedure permit of
an indefinite number of offenses iu
one and the same proceeding,
“It is not necessary,” he says, “to
discuss whether this practice is wise,
or whether it is prejudicial in the
rights of the accused. It appears to
lie established by long continued prac¬
tice, and, so far as I am able on in¬
vestigation to discover, without pre¬
vious challenge.”
But even if this objection wore woll
founded, the attorney general says, ho
does not think the accused should he
allowed to avail himself of tho objec¬
tion now, because he proceeded to
trial without objection to this alleged
misjoinder, and permitted the court to
enter on the investigation of all of the
different specifications, and himself
brought forward his defense as to
each of them. The objection should
have been promptly taken to bo mado
available.
BURGLARS USED CHLOROFORM.
Draped Woman While She Was Awiike
and llobbed the House.
A sensational burglary occurred at
Knoxville, Tenn., at an early hour
Wednesday morning. Two masked
burglars entered the residence of C.
A. Trainum and held his sister, Mrs.
Kimbrough, while they ohloroformed
her. They then searched tho room,
where Trainum, who is treasurer of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive En¬
gineers, had several hundred dollars
concealed. They secured some of it,
but Mrs. Kimbrough had hidden the
larger part, whieh they did not dis¬
cover.
MRS. PLANT DISSATISFIED.
Will of tho I.otii .Millionaire May Ho Con-
tfllted.
The New York Times publishes the
following: The statement is mado on
the authority of friends of Mrs. II. B.
Plant, widow of tho founder of tho
Plant system of railroads and steam¬
boats, that legal proceedings will be
instituted soon to set aside the pro¬
visions of Mr. Plant’s will aud obtain
for tbe widow and her son a portion of
the dead millionaire’s estate,
DEWEY IS DETACHED
Admiral Is Formally Relieved of
Flagship's Command.
HIS PENNANT WAS HAULED DOWN.
Flag Lieutenant Brumby nnd Lieutenant
Caldwell Are Also Detached From
Duty Temporarily.
A Washii gton dispatch says: Ad¬
miral Dewey made an early start Wed¬
nesday to fill a number of engagements.
A’ter breakfast be joined one of his as-
scoiate officers for a long stroll,
and on returning, proceeded to
(ho navy department accompanied
by Admiral Fnvqnhar, the new cora-
minder of the North Atlantic station,
and Captain Laiuberton, his chief of
staff.
Fow people wero aware of tho ad¬
miral’s coming, so there was not much
of a demonstration when be entered
tho department.
The admiral went to see Secretary
Long and talk over his plans for the
immediate future, aud as to these,
Secretary department Long gave notices-that tho
perfect, was willing to givo him
The liberty to do ns ho pleased.
admiral was, therefore, nt his in¬
stance, detached formally from tho
Olympia. Later in the day the oxee-
nlivo officers of the ship at Tompkins-
ville was telegraphed to haul down bis
flrg and thus terminate his connection
with the cruiser which for more than
two years has been hiB home.
1 lie detaching of Admiral Dewey
from the Olympia had the effect of de¬
taching Lieutenant Brumby, his flag
lieutenant, and Lieutenant Caldwell,
the admiral’s secretary, from the du¬
ties they have heretofore performed
for him. An order was issued, how¬
ever, the directing these officers to report
to admiral in connection with his
shore duties. This is only temporary,
to allow the admiral to Catch up with
tho mass of correspondence, and is
not the assignment of a permanent
staff.
Aftor his visit to Now Englnnd, Ad¬
miral Dewey is expected to return to
Washingtan to moet his colleagues of
the Philippine commission. Secretary
Long said that the admiral’s time
probably would be fully occupied in
tho deliberations of the commission
for some months to come, and mean¬
while, in order to leave him free for
this work, he will not bo assigned to
any naval duties. Further than this
point, tho department has not yet iin-
dertaken to define its plans for Ad¬
miral Dewey’s future.
When all of these details had been
arranged, the admiral walked over to
tho white house to keep nil appoint¬
ment mado with the president to dis¬
cuss The tho admiral Philippine situation.
remained with the
president an hour. President Sclmr-
man, of the Philippine commission,
was also nt the white house, and
joined Admiral Dewey as he left the
president.
ALL SPACE TAKEN.
The Georgia State Fair Promise* To Bo a
“II uminer."
A dispatch from Atlanta says: Ev¬
ery available inch of spaco in tho ex¬
hibit halls of the state fair has been
taken by exhibitors. Eight great
Snd buildings are overrun .with exhibits
stiff the applications come in for
space. Never before iu the history of
the fair association has there been
such a demand for room, and the man*
agemont is put to it to find room for
all who desire to show their goods and
products.
GRANT’S TROOPS ENGAGED.
Insurgent* Are Driven .From Position on
limit* Diver.
A Manila special says: General Fred
Grant, with three companies of Ihe
Fourth infantry, two companies of the
Fourteenth infantry and a band of
scouts attached to the former regi¬
ment, advanced from Imus Friday
morning, driving tho insurgents from
the entire west hank of the Imus river.
Three Americans wero wounded.
Companies C and H, with the scouts,
crossed the river at Big Bend and ad¬
vancing westward in tho direction of
tho Bincayau road, tho insurgents fir¬
ing volleys, but retiring. Twenty
Fillipinos were discovered intrenched
at tho Bineayan church, about midway
between Baeoor and Cavite Viejo.
These wero routed, six being killed.
INSURGENTS REOL’CUPY PORAC.
Americans Seem to lie ITnnMn to Hold
Captured Territory.
state Advices that several of Wednesday hundred from insurgents Manila |
have reoccupied Forne, which was
captured by MacArthur on September
28th and evacuated by the Americans
the following day. The insurgent
forces aro also reported moving to¬
ward Mexico, southeast of Angeles.
The object of the double movement is
apparently to get behind the American
garrison on both Rides of the Manila-
Dagupau railway.
CANTOMTES GREET M’KINLEY.
Ohio People Accord Chief Kxecutlvo n
Worm Deception.
President McKinley’s greeting from
his old friends and neighbors as the
special train passed through the cities
of Affiance nnd Canton, Ohio, was
especially warm. Whistles were blown
and bells rung as (ho train puffed in
and the stations were decorated with
flags and bunting. The stops made
at theee places wero not sufficient iu
length to permit any speech making.
*1 PER YEAR.
MORE WARSHIPS
TO THE EAST
Result of Dewey’s Conference
With tho President.
BROOKLYN IS ONE OF THEM;
Admiral Stated That the Situa¬
tion Is Very
Urgent.
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A Washington special says: The
president, Wednesday directed tho
immediate dispatch to the Philippines
of a number of vessels of the navy, in¬
cluding tho cruiser Brooklyn and gun¬
boats Marietta and Machine. The ac¬
tion is tho result of Admiral Dewey's
interview, in which he went over the
Philippine situation with the presi¬
dent.
The orders given are in lino with
the expressed determination of the
president to furnish the army and
navy every resource for stamping out
the Philippine insurrection at the
earliest possible time.
At Admiral Dewey’s extended in¬
terview with the president the former
went into the Philippine situation at
great length, explaining carefully the
existing condition of affairs and his
views of the outlook, concluding with
an earnest recommendation that tho
Brooklyn nnd some other vessels be
sent nt once to the Philippines.
Tho re-enforcement of the present
fleet of tho Asiatic squadron ho urged
as necessary and said their dispatch
should be direoted as early as possible,’’
The president immediately communi¬
cated with the navy department und
instructed tho secretary of tho navy to
issue an order carrying oht the ad¬
miral’s recommendation and to see
that they be got iu readiness at onca.
Tho Marietta audMnchins, besides the
Brooklyn, will bo designated by the
navy department along with several
other vessels which havo not yet been
selected.
The Brooklyn is now with tho other
vessels of the North Atlantic squndrou
off Tompkinsville, Staten Island. Tho
Machias and the Marietta are at pres¬
ent, on waiting orders. These re-en-
forcemontx will and considernblo
strength to (he Asiatic squadron nnd
the administration believes tlieir pres¬
ence will have a material effect ill ex¬
pediting the end of the hostilities.
The Brooklyn is an armored cruiser
of the first rating, carrying twenty
main battery guns and having a total
displacement of (1,215 tons, and is so
well thought of by Roar Admiral
Schley that ho desired that she be as¬
signed as bis flagship in the now
south Atlantic squadron.
Tho Marietta is a composite gun¬
boat of 1,000 tons displacement and
with a main battery equipment of six
guns.
Tho Machias, with a displacement of
I, 177 tons, carries a battery of eight
guns. Their commanders are all vet¬
erans of long experience iu the ser¬
vice. The Brooklyn ia commanded by
Captain Theodore F. Jewell, who has
seen fourteen years of sea service aud
much moro than that on shore sta¬
tions; the Machias by Lieutenant Com¬
mander Leavitt C. Logan, with fifteen
years of sea service, and the Marietta
by Lieutenant Commander Edward
II. Gbeen, whose record shows seven¬
teen years of sea service.
Tho Brooklyn’s formidable equip¬
ment will make her of invaluable gen¬
eral service, while tho Marietta and
tho Machias are expected to bo of
much usefulness in. tho numerous
shallow wateiB about the archipelago
where larger craft eaunot go.
It is not known how soon ' these
vessels can ho ready, but their orders
arc to got away as early as possible,
and no delay is anticipated. Their
commanders will report to the depart¬
ment when they are ready to proceed
and on arriving at Manila will report
without delay to tho admiral com-
nmnding tho Asiatic station, for or¬
ders.
STRIKE GROWS APACE.
Hundred Workmen Have Left tl.o
Cramp Shipyards.
A Philadelphia dispatch says: Forty
.non employed at Cramps, representing
various trades, joined the striking
employees of that company Thursday,
The strikers hold a meeting and receiv¬
ed reports showing there are not more
than five hundred men at work and
that nearly fifteen hundred are on a
strike.
BAIL REFUSED ACTRESS.
Jn-1|T« Kitlll Remands Miss Julia Morrl-
*«»n to Prison.
At Chattanooga, Tenn., Wednesday,
Judge Floyd Estill refused to grant
Miss Julia Morrison, tho murderess of
Actor Leidenheimer, bail, and she was
returned to jail to await tbe January
term of court. When Judge Estill
announced his decision Miss Morrison
broke down aud wept bitterly.
In delivering bis decision Judge Es¬
till stated the proof agaiust the pris¬
oner was of such a damaging nature
that, under no circumstances, would
ho admit her to hail. He said the
state had conclusively proven that the
murder was malicious, willful and
premeditated.
