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COUNTRY REAL ESTATE 13 12 DEEDS. 13 ar MORE. | Admiral Cervera Will Not Be Able to Extricate Himself. ee )SHCRT OF COAL AND PROVISIONS ; Belieed That This Situation May | End the War Earlier. —— PROMPT AGGRESSIVE ACTION ee The definite information received by the | Navy Department from Admiral Schley hat the Spanish fleet is at Santiago has aused the utmost satisfaction in congres- veles, and the general feeling is that there will be no further deiay of ag- gressive and decisive operations. The idea at it is possible for the Spanish admiral to extricate himself from present posl- n is not entertained, nor is there any apprehension thet it is in the power of ain to relieve him. That it was Admiral Cervera’s hope and Spain's intention that the Cadiz ficet should be sent to Join Ad- miral Cervera is not doubted, but it is feared now that this plan will be abandoned nd that the Cadiz fleet will not appear on ic. It would be re- of congratulation t persist in a purpose Admiral Cervera from his dls- situation. It now turns out that om the Navy Department so read- credited the statement that the Spanish admiral had entered the harbor of Santiage was that it had the most reliable informa tien, after the visit of the Spanish fleet to Curacao that the vessels were in a condi- tren which would compel Admiral Cervera to seek a harbor of refuge somewhere, and therefore when it was announced that the fleet had arrived at Santiago, it was be- lieved to be true by the department, be- cause of Admiral Cervera’s dire necessity. Short of Coal a Provisions, A report de to the department from Curacao by a responsible well-known au- therity stated that the Spani set was shert of both coal and provisions; that the bottoms of the vessels were in an ex- ceedingly bad condition, and that the men showed unmistakatle signs of privacion and despondency. The opinion held in the department, accord ng to the statement ef prominent members of Congress who have talsed with officia s on the subject, is ‘hat Cervera has not been guided in his move- ments by any shr wd sira‘ege pan, but has been impetied by nccessity to dedge from pace to place in the hope of being able to secure supples, and that finally, when no escape was oven to him, he sought refuge in Santiago harbor, not with any hope of conduciing cperat.ons agairst our forces, but fer the purpose of saving his fleet from destruction and to protect the lives cf nis men. It is not believed that he is in a condition to conduct any naval oprrations. If th.s Is the situation, it is to relieve tressed assumed that the Spanish government has a been made and that couse- are of it, quently the intention to send the Cadiz flect to thi waters will be abandoned, since it could only result in the des.ric- tion of that fleet as well as the one now at Santiago. ifect of the Situation. The general feclirg in Congress is that this situation presages a termination of the war at an earlier day than has recently been thought possible. The invasion of Porto Rico and the landing of forces for an attack on Santiago, to be fotlowed as scon as practicable by a general invasion of the Island of Cuba and an attack on Havana oy land ard sea, are expected to reduce Spain to a state of helplessness which will deprive all her operations for the rest of the war of any significance, if they do not compel her to sue for peace at once after the fall of Havana. As soon as our troops can reach Manila the occupa- tion of the Philippine Isiands will be com- pleted, and the war is expected to end with the Philippines and Porto Rico in our pos- session, the freedom of Cuba then b: established. No Reason Now for Delay. It is sald that there is no longer any rea- son for delay, and that the naval and mili- tary movements will now proceed rapidly. With the Spanish fleet rendered helpless, the problem is more one of having a suf- ficient number of completely equipped District Volunteers Took Life Very : Easy Yesterday. SHORT RESPITE FROM HARD WORK They Are Complimented for Fine Showing on Parade. WATER SUPBLY Is LOW Special From a Staff Correspondent. CHICKAMAUGA PARK, Ga., May 30.— Though it is Decoration day, the Dis- trict volunteers have had the hardest day's work that has fallen to them since they ar- rived at Camp Thomas, in fact, since they left their homes in Washington. Under an order issued from brigade head- quarters the amount of drilling is almost doubled. Reveille is now sounded at 5:30 a.m. ‘The men mess at 6 a.m., and guard mount fs held at 6:30 o'clock. “The first call for drill is sounded at 6:55 a.m., and the men drill until 9:30 a.m. Then come the squad drills, the commissioned and non- commissioned officers’ schools, then again at 2:45 p.m. the men drill for two hours. This order will be kept up until a very high state of efficiency in the Ist Division, to which the District regiment is attached, has been reached. While the District boys have become very efficient, they have to drill as much as those regiments that are not so well drilled. Jn accordance with the army regulations, all drills were suspended yesterday, and the men had a quiet day of it. Chaplain Dud- ley held services in front of regimental headquarters yesterday morning. A num- ber of the Roman Catholic members of the regiment attended mass with the 69th New York Regiment. Yesterday Was Very Hot. Yesterday was miserably hot. There was not a particle of breeze, and most of the day the boys lounged around but partly clad. Last night Captain Dapray, U. 8. A. who was formerly stationed in Washing- ton, and who is a great friend of the Wash- ington boys, paid Major Urell and Captain Simonson a visit. Two of the hardest worked men in camp are Captain Hutton, the adjutant, and Cap- tain Field, the quartermaster. The adju- tant’s duties are complicated, but he car- ries them out to the letter. Captain Field is on the road from reveille to taps, looking out fer the needs of the regiment. It is id that he can secure more from the corps headquarters than any quartermaster in the entire park. “It was one of the finest parades I ever aw,” said Gen. Carpenter, commanding one division, at the conclusion of the dress parade of the Ist Regiment, D. C. V., Sat- urday afternoon. It was the consensus of opinion of all the officers from the various regiments stationed around us that a regi- ment of regulars could have done no bet- ter. The manual was simply perfect, and the rifles of the men moved as one piece. the The marching was very good. On whole, Col. Harries is proud of the sho ing made by the men, ma of whom are recruits. The regiment was reviewed by General Carpenter. Trouble About Rations. The matter of rations is one of consider- able importance. Yesterday for the first time fresh beef was Issued to the men, but the supply secured only enough to give the men a small quantity each. The sam2 comptaint fs heard on all sides. There is not a single barrel of flour in the commis- sary headquarters, and the men are com- pelled to eat hardtack three times a day. There has been considerable kicking by the company commanders on this score. This condition is in no way the fault of Col. Harries and his officers, but comes from corps headquarters. The practical side of army life in war time will he taught the men thoroughly. Dress parades will only be held once a week until further orders. Captain W. 'T. H. King, wh» has been sick in the hospital with a bilous attack for two days, re- turned to his quarters today very much improved. He will resume his duties today. There are no other cases of sickness. Water Supply is Low. The water pipes have not yet been into our camp, and the water supply is very low. Hardly enough water can be se- forces to occupy the territory at the three points than it is of overthrowing the power of Spain. Interest is centered ments of the army, now on the move- d efforts are directed toward completing its equipment and get- ready a sufficient force, to be distrib- between Porto Rico, the Philippines General Miles is preparing to fon he shall take the field, commanding uted and Cuba. go south, and {t is the President's in’ t the troops to be sent to Santiago. It ts the present intention that twenty thousand troops shall be sent from Tampa, composed incipally of regulars, and that the opera- s against the town and the Spanish fleet in the harbor shall be by land forces, the fleet penned up in that narrow harbor being easily within the range of fire of shore batteries. The Occupation of Porto Rico. General Miles {s represented as adher- ing to his position in favor of tne tmmedi- ate occupaiion of Porto Rico, and it is un- derstood that he favors the invasion of Porto Rico before the attack on Santiago. Though the general trend of gossip today is based on the assumption that the first move is to be against Santiago, it is en- tirely probable that the plan of a descent upon San Juan, Porto Rico, before attack- ing Santiago will followed. As has already been intimated, the expedition may start from Tampa with the impression prevail- ing that it is bound for Cuba, while, as a matter of fact, its destination may be San Juan first. The rapidity with which the operations are pressed will be limited only by the ability of this government to equip and get ready troops enough for the pur- DEATHS. "age 5 EDUCATIONAL. Page 13 EXCURSIONS. ie 3 13 WOR EXCHANGE. Page 13 FORK KENT (Flats) rage 12 FOR KENT (Halls) OK RENT (iouses) 12 OR RENT (Miscellaneous). Page 12 FOR KENT (Otices). 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The fame of Web- ster Davis, assistant secretary of the inte- rior, the orator, aided largely in attracting the immense crowd, and he fully sustained his splendid reputation. He was given an ovation. His superb and charming elo- quence melted the vast audience to tears, and they frequently interrupted him with most enthusiastic applause. He is the youngest man ever invited to deliver the annual address here. Neverthe- jess his magnificent effort has placed him in the front rank of the great orators who have visited Gettysburg In the past. His references to President McKinley, to Cuba and to the obliteration of sectional lines and the reunion of the soldiers who wore the blue and gray caused a sensation, and for several minutes he could not proceed because of the enthusiasm of the people. At the conciuston of his speech thous- ands pressed forward and grasped his hand. The address of Mr. Davis will be found elsewhere in this issue of The Star, Speciaity Speetai patients.""—The Medical Press and ‘Contains a lat caarked oat for the cured to drink, and even that is of a very poor quality. It is very hot again tod. but tue boys de not scem to mind it. Sev- eral of tae cilicers will ge to Chattanooga today to attend the Decoration day serv- ices. B. ———————— OWES HIS LIFE TO DEWEY Spanish Warned Not to Shoot Captain of Callao. The American Fleet Has Plenty of Salt Provisions, but Scarce of Fresh Food. (Copyright, 1898, by Associated Press.) HONG KONG, May 30.—The British sec- ond-class cruiser Pique has arrived here from lloilo and Manila. She reports all quiet at both places. The Spanish gar- rison at lloilo numbers 100 men and the piace has no defenses. The foreigners there are ‘safe. Supplies are reaching Manila plentifully from the svrrouncing country. There is no panic at Manila. ‘The Spaniards are working upon the for- tifications, but their guns are old and use- less and they are short of ammunition. Rear Admiral Dewey has informed the authorities at Manila that he will hold them responsible for the life of the cap- tain of the Spanish gunboat Callao, cap- tured by the United States fleet. The Spantards have been threatening to shoot bim for surrerdering, although confront- ed by the whole American fleet. All ths American ships are at Cavite, in Maaila bay. Salt provisions are plentiful, but fresh provisions are not obtainable. ‘There is no sickness in the American fleet. In reply to the Spanish attempt to win over Aguinaldo’s men, the insurgents are said to have informed the Spaniards that they are neutral and will await events. The Spanish gunboat El Cano, which captured the American bark Saranac, load- ed with coal and owned by Wm. Simpson, jr., of New Ycrk, has left Hoilo and gene to the Samoengan river. It is asserted that the Spaniards releas- ed the Saratac owing to the fact that she hoisted the British flag prior to her cap- ture. The Americars have captured the Span- ish gunboat Leyte, which was attempting to run dispatches into Tioilo. A steamer is reported to have landed 6,000 rifles at Cavite, for the use of the in- surgents. ‘ The Spaniards have offered $25,000 reward for the head of Aguinaldo, the insurgent leader. ‘The governor of Hong Kong has prohibit- ed the United States auxiliary gunboat Za- firo from taking war stores to the American fleet, but he has permitted her to ship “‘offi- _| cers’ luxuries.” ‘The Zafiro sails from here Insurgents Capture, Provisions and Arms at Remedios, SPANISH PLED- ELL MELL —— The Cubans Were Not Able to Hold the “Fewn. THEY IN TCRN RETREATED > Special Dispatch to The Evening Star (Copyright, 1:68.) KEY WEST, Fla., May 30—A part of General Maximo Gomez's army, consisting of 300 cavalry and 500 infantry, on Satur- day morning, soon after daylight, attacked and held the town of Remedios in Santa Clara province. The Cuban forces were un- der the command of General Carilio, and the object of the attack was the capture of Frovisicns sent three days previous for the use of the Spanish troops at that point, consisting of about 10,000 rations. For some weeks Carillo, with about 500 men, has formed a sort of trocha between Remedios and Sancti Spiritus, in the same province. Hearing on Thursday of the ar- rival of the provisions at Remedios, con- sisting of beef, coffee; sugar, flour, tobacco, garlic, onions and wine, he sent to General Gcmez for reinforcements with which to attack the town and cepture the provisions. Gen2ral Gomez at once sent 100 infantry and 200 cavalry, under Colonel Bossa, who Joined forces with Garillo late on Friday evening. Decided to Attack at Dawn. General Carillo decided to make the at- tack at dawn the next morning, and a camp was formed less tham thre miles from Remedios. No fires were permitted, and supper consisted of cold jutia, a sort of Taccoon that is the staple article of diet of the Cuban troops. “For days at a time the only food usad is this jutia, with warm, often mere or less brackish, water, no tread, no coffee, or anything that we are accustomed to consider necessaries, and it is marvelous how well the troops look and how splendidly they behave under hard- ships that would break down most men in a very short time. Jutia ts excellent, the first meal not bad, the second and third bearable, and the fourth nauseating, that is, of course, to those unaccustomed to it, and it is pl2asant to know that for the rext three weeks Gomez's troops have enovgh change of diet to make life bear- able. Cubans Are Enthusiastic. To one unaccustomed to the accurate drill and st2ady alignment of trained armies, Probably the march of,a Cuban force might not seem impressive, ¢specially taking into account the lack of \nifatmity in arma- ment, at least three differ2nt kinds of rifles, and the fact that to a large extent every man is his own commanding officer, but their patriotic enthusiasm, their evident love for th2 cause for which they are fight- ing, and their bravery nder. fire, must cemmand the respect and admiration of the most critical. ' It wa > a.m., Kéy West time, by my watch when the troops were aroused by or- derlies, as it was feared 'that the bugle calls might be heard at Remidios. By 4:30 line of march was formed. The cay alry pr ded the infantry, the former be- ing under the personal command of Gen. Cartllo and the latter urdér Col. Bossa. I endeavored to persuade the general to let me have a horse, but in vain. He said he required every one the had,-and more, too, so I had to content myself With going with Col. Bossa. We arrived aimost at the town before some sleepy sentry discovered us, and he fired, but without effect. Gen. Cariilo at once gave the word to charge, and, before the Spanish troops could be got in any e in shape for fighting, the Cubans wer the town., Cel. Bossa had his men at the double, and we were very little behind the cavalry. Stray shots were fired, but we only lost four men in the taking of the town, while ‘of the Spanish forces thirty- two were killed and sixty-three weunded. it was a regular rout tor the Spanish, as they fled at one end of the town as we entered the cther. Provisions Sent to Gomez. Gen. Carillo at once made preparations to forward all the provisions, arms and ammunition to Gomez, obtaining, in addi- tion to the provisions, 304 Mauser rifles and over 30,000 rounds of ammunition. Gen. Carillo figured that he would have two hours’ start before the Spaniards could get reinforcements and attack the. town again. The men worked with a will and in less than an hour and a half the arms, ammunition and provisions were on thelr way to the camp of Gomez with an escort of 150 men. Gen. Carillo told me that the Spaniards could get another thousand men in less than three hours, and that he should evacuate the town as soon as his men had breakfast. One man, who spoke a Httle English, told me he had not eaten anything but jutia in five weeks. To the Cubans the canned beef, sardines, crackers, cheese, coffee and wine was an enjoyment that was interest- ing to watch through. As I had eaten but little in thirty-six hours, I thoroughly enjoyed it myself. Unfortunately the meal was prolonged so long, and even the sen- tries were so enjoying a good meal that the reinforced Spanish troops were in the town before the Cubans were aware of the fact. very Man for Himself. The plan of detense by the Cubans, at- tacked by a superior force that compels a retreat, seems to be “every man for him- self” and to turn up afterward at some understood point. Carillo's men evacuated Remedios just about as fast as the Span- jards had done, the infantry plunging into mangrove swamps, coeoanut groves cr the first cover they came iipon. I do not know whether the Spaniards lost any men upon this occasion, but I saw five Cubans fall, though. .mgre may have done so. , I had three hours’ pretty rough experi- ence through mangrove: swamps, and was pretty sick and played out when I came upon my guide, and féund* we were close to the shore, where wf foufid the dispatch boat, and as my guidg abgolutely refused to return‘inland, we returned to Key West. ie ¢ BELLAIRS. = ES ARMIES IN THE FIELD. d Instruétidns Commnitders. General orders No. 100 of April 24, 1863, comprising instructions for the government of armies of the United States in the field Fave been re-issued and are being sent to the various commanders ‘for their guidance during the prsent conflict with Spain. These irstructions wére prepared by Fran- cis Lieber, LL.D., the father of the present judge advocate general of the army, and W2re published at the direction of President Lincoln efter being formally revised by a board of officers of which Maj.-Gen. E. A. Hitchcock was president... They were adopt- cd by both France-and Prussia in the war between those coyntries fiv2 years after the civil cantest here, and were the bases upon which a general European conference af- terward act2d in drawing up an agreement en this subject. The tructions make twenty-four pages of print and cover al- most €yery conceivable feature of the mii- itary conduct and usage*in time of war and @ definition of many of the terms us2d, > br. Lieber's Issued to i oa z 5 Daniel Mercer Makes an Attempt at Self-Destruction. > UNDER TREATMENT AT HISPTHL Young Man Brooded Over Troubles : in His Home. A STATEMENT ———__->_ MAKES Daniel Mercer, a young man twenty years cld, attempted suic! 9:30 o'clock this morning by shoo self in the breast. The act was c on the farm of Mr. Schuitz, George county, Md., near Seat Mercer's parents live near Sooa after’the shog was fired a son of M Schultz started with the patient in the di- rection of this city, intending to have him treated in a local hospital, but his horse gave out when Benning was reached. Then the police ambulance was mcned and Mercer was taken to Providence Hespitai. not yet - About four months ago Mercer lefi his home near Laurel and went to work on Mr. Schultz's truck farm. Several months previously one of his mother's children was drowned, and since then, it is sa.d, Danicl’ life hus not been the most ple: in world. It is stated that a relative has interfered with his plans to a great extent, and has succeeded in making him very unhappy. Even at his new home near Seat Pleasa‘it, where his relations with his employer were the very best, he was subjected to annoy: ances. He had been promised a goyern- ment situation by a member of the House ot Representatives, it is said, but his mind had been so troubled that he couid no lenger stand the strain, and last week he cencluded to end an existence that had been made so miserable. Buys a Pistol. Saturday he had business in the city, and while here he bought a pistel and box of cartridges. These he tock out to his home at Mr. Schultz’s, but for some reason pest- poned the shox although he contieued to brood over his le. Took Aim at His Heart. Early this morning he was up and about the place early, looking after his woik as usual, and about 9 o'clock he went in the house and got the weapon. He walked out as far as the barn aud going behind the building, where he thought no one would see hm he ama the weapon at his heart and puced he trigger. Fortunateiy for him ihe aim he tcok was teo high, so that when ‘he b let entered his body he did noc drop dead e as he had hoped he would. But the shock was severe enough to knock him off his feet, and he imagized he was dying. The pistol he dropped on the ground. Restoratives were applied and then Mr. Schultz started to the ital with the patient. When the reached an exan was made and s themselves as confident ins was finally a Star » had shot his annoyances. He that his trouble was r but he re! e xital authorities notified his pars urel of the attempt at seif-destru re of it. nit =e ORDERED TO TAMPA, District Volunteers Will Go Several Other Regiments. CHATTANOOG Tern., May 30.—It reported good avthority th: regiments of infantry stationed in Chicka- mauga Park, the 2d oraska, the New York ané the Ist District of Columbia, and one regiment of cavalry, the Ist Ohio, have been ordered to go to Tampa as soon as they can get ready. The report is gener- ally believed, but cannot be officially con- firmed. With upon AN OFFICIAL ADMISSION, at Ta Prompil There will be no delay in the starting of the military expedition against th forces in the West Indies, Th offictally admitteed at the Wz today, but no information w Embarkation nto Take Place Ss vouchsafed as to the pr2cise destination of the expcdi- | ‘tion. There was a report current this after- noon that troops were actua!ly embarking today bound for Santiago, but it was im- possible to obiain confirmation of the re- port at the War Department. General Miles, who spent most of the day at the War Department, part of the time in con- ference with General Collazo and Colonel Hernandez of General Garcia's staff, said this afternoon that the troops gathered at Tampa had been ready to move for some time and only awaited news of the location of the Spanish fleet. Now that such news has been received the troops would moye at once. He de- clined to say where they were going and refused to answer direct inquiries as to whether the first expedition would be to Santiago, Havana or San Juan, cr whe:her simultaneous movements would be made against each of the places named. He said that some, of the well-seascned regiments at Chickamauga would be transferred to Tampa ta take the places of the troops starting for the West Indies, but that none of the regiments now camped at Falls Church was yet in condition for active field service. Although Gen. Miles would not say so, there is good reason for the belief that he and his staff will start for Tampa this evening. The question of sending additional volun- teer regiments in the east to the Philip- pines is still under consideration, but no conclusicn has yet been reached. Among the regiments which have been tendered for this service is the 1st District of Columbia Volunteer Infantry, com- manded by Col. Harries, and the 7ist New York Volunteers, commanded by Col. Greene. These are regarded as two of the most efficent organizations now available, and it is not at all improbable that they may eventually be sent to the relief of Ad- miral Dewey at Manila. —_——_—_-e— STRIKE: ON THE ST. LOUIS. Coal Passers, Firemen Refuse to Work. NEW YORK, May 30.—There is every likelihood that the auxiliary cruiser St. Louis will not be able to»put to sea today because 360 coal passers, firemen and trim- mers have gone on strike. The strike actually began on Saturday after the Stva Louis had been berthed at the American line pier. The men were refused shore leave at the time, it is alleged, and a de- mand for wages was fut off until today on promises made by the officials that pay- ment would be forthcoming this morning. Shortly before noon teday the strikers held a meeting at the pier ana decided not te go on board unless the regular monthly ‘wages were forthcoming. The strikers con- tend that their cruise terminated on Satur- day, when the ship made port, and conse- quently that they are entitled to their wages. They charge that they -were treat- ed harshly in the stokeholes by their su- periors, who used to resoftste. unheard of methods, they allege, in forcing them while in southern waterg to work harder, At -noon when the wi calling sthe men to their quarters was wn on the St. Louis the strikers did not respond. Un- less the difficulty is satisfactorily adjust- ed the St. Louis cannot put to sea today. - Trimmers ‘| The weather is cloudy in THE SPANISH FLEET|ENJOY A DAY'S REST|MADE A RICH HAULIAIMS AT HIS HEART|MERRITT IN CHARGE] Takes Formal Command of the Phil- ippine Expedition Today. MONTEREY LEAVES DRY DOCK Her Consort, the Brutus, Will Be Ready in Time. REGULAR ARMY RECRUITS — SAN FRANCISCO, May 30.—Gen. Merritt H iil teday take formal command of all the j iroops Gestined for the Philippines. Al- | though the date of sailing of the second | Xpedition has not been fixed, it will prob- not be delayed beyond ten days. In meantime, the volunteers are being the thoroughly drilled and becoming accus- tomed to the routine of camp life. The Mi scta regiment will be supplied with new Springfield rifles and a full store of ammunition today, and the equipment of the command will then be complete. Orders against the acceptance of food donated by strangers are being rigidly en- forced in the Minnesota, Nebraska and Idaho headquarters. So many men have been made sick by the immoderate indulg- ence in dataties that stories of poisoning apparently without foundation have been circulated, and the officers have thought best to take no chances. Cclors for Idaho Troops. The Idaho trocps have made preparations to receive 1 stand of colors from the Co- lumbian Club of Bo'se, which are expected today. During the skirmish drill of the aska regiment yesterday Private John | a recruit, was accidentally pierced through the ch . bayonet, but the injury is not serious. There are m Endeavor See’ and the local doing cveryth comfort. The members of the Christian ag the men in camp, mbers of the society are 1g possible to add to their cemand for pocket editions , to be placed in sol- s already exhausted the supply i and state. Regulur Army Reeralts. Recruits for the re y are com- ing in rapidly. One from Ohio, ty hundred INinois and Pennsylvania will be nrustered | in teday. Company G of the 14th Regiment is now full, and Company I has about forty-five, all new enlistments. The big field hospital for Camp Richmond j Will be opened tomorrow. It occupies a whole block fronting on Point Lobos ave- nue, and is complete in every detail. The ground on which the hospital tents are lo- cated is well drained and fairly well shel- tered. There will be a detail of stewards j from each regiment to assist the surgeons. ! No visitors will be allowed on the field. | i Monterey Out of Dry Dock. | MARE ISLAND NAVY YARD, Cal Ma: ‘The coast defense 1 Moi | came out of the dry dock yesterday, and for the next two days will be engaged in loading coal. Besides filling her bunker: the available deck will t oceupied by coal. w hydraulic pipes are being put in the turrets, and a towing bridie is bei a her bow. is isa ntion of Foreman Fur- d that the tow ine can be slippe of a sudden storm. s notice in c » Monierey will not before the end of the week. the Brutus, will about the same time. Seis TUREATENING. be ready to s Work on her probably be fini —— ir Weather, With Northerly Winds, Tomorrow. Forecast till 8 p.m. T District of Columbia, eastern Vania, w Jerscy, Delaware, and = Vir: cloudy weather tor ight; Tuesday fair; erly winds. ight north: Weather conditions and general fore —An area of high pressure co region between the Mississipp ntains, s s along the At ils center in the St. Law the Rocky me he midd'e end north Atlantic states and the Ohio ve nd gene | of the Re moun twenty-fcur hours | falien in the lake regions, the Ohio valle and north Atlantic stat During twenty-four hours, ending 8 a.m. Sunda’ there were ttered showers in the Mi souri and central Mi: pi valle the | lower lake region anc New England. The temperature is lower in the south- West and higher in the upper lake region. The weather will continue sloudy and threatening in the north Atlantic states tonight. For Tuesday fair weather is in- dicated throughout the eastern ern districts. it will be cooler in the lower Ohio and nd south- Mississippi valleys tonight The following heavy tation (in inches) was reported: During the past twenty-four hours—Davenport, 1 Fer the twenty-four hours, ending § Sunday—Columbus, 1.08; St. Louis, Miles City, 1.78. Rivers.—The following changes in the rivers (in feet and tenths) have cecurred: Above the danger line and falling, Vicks- burg, 0.9. Tide Table. Today—Low tide, 8 high tide, Tomerrow—Lo v tide, 9 p.m.; high tide, The Sun and Moon, Today—Sun rises, 4:37 a.m.; sun sets, p.m. Moon sets, 1:27 a.m. tomorrow. Tomorrow—Sun rises, 4:36 a.m. _ The City Lights, Gas lamps all lighted by 8:26 p.m.: ex- tinguishing begun at 3:45 a.m. The light- ing is begun one hour before the time named. Are lamps lighted at 8:11 p.m.; extin- guished at 4:00 a.m. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m. Great Falls, temperature, 73; condi- tion, 1. Receiving reservoir, temperature, 75; condition at north connection, 1; condi- tion at south connection, 4. Distributing reservoir, temperature, 74; condition at in- fluent gate house, 8; effluent gate house, 11. Records for Twenty-Four Hours. The following were the readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau for the twenty-four hots begisaing at 4 p.m. yesterday: May a p-m., 81; 8 p.m., 70; 12 mid- night, ‘ May 3074 a.m., 68; 8 a.m., 68; 12 noon, 77; 2 p.m., 80. aximum, 84, at 3 p.m., Mey 29; mini- mum, 66, at 4 a.m., May 30. ‘The following were the readings of the barometer at the weather bureau for the past twenty-four hours, beginning at 4 p.m. yesterday: May 20.4 p.m., 20.74; 8 p.m., 29.77; 12 midnight, 29.77. May 30.—4 a.m., 29.74; 8 a.m., 29.79; noon, 29.80; 2 p.m., 29.77. . FINANCIAL. First Mi Bonds. ‘Subscriptions will be received at the American ak, 1007, st. 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