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The Leader._
Pi Mi* bed Fvery Wtlaesday Evening.
*BROOKIIAVEN. : MISSISSIPPI."
We roll them warship*, but in reality
most of our vessels are whalers. Even
Spain will assent to this classification.
it la irost appropriate that the an
nexation of Hawaii should have been
accomplished by the Newlands rcsolu
tioa.
An Englishman will soon be allowed
to marry his deceased wife’s sister.
Robbed of this great question the
house of lords will be in danger of
dropping into oblivion.
• aaaiaMaaaaaaaaa
The present war has brought to light
the fact that Dr. Antommarchi, who
attended Napoleon during his last ill
ness at St. Helena, is buried in Santia
go de Cuba, where he gave his services
free to the poor for many x ears.
Exports of corn and corn meal last j
year went up to the unprecedented fig- j
ure of $75,260,067, an increase of $20,
000,000 over any preceding year. The
corn exported exceeded in value more
than a third of the exports of wheat
and flour.
“Our Navy Vindicated,” is the cap
tion of an editorial in an exchange.
When has it been, from John Paul
Jones to the present time, that the
American navy needed vindication? It
needed modern ships for a quarter of a
century, but it never lacked in the
character of officers and men.
Joseph M. Nowak, a lawyer in Cleve
land, O., after ten year*of marriedlife
divorced his wife and married her
seamstress. Then he divorced the
seamstress and remarried his first
wife. ,In less than a year they were
again divorced, and now Nowak has
married the seamstress once more.
One of the gratifying and unexpect
ed developments of the war has been
the.friendly attitude of Japan. So for
ns the formal limitations of neutrality
permit the Japanese government has
on every occasion shown its good will
for the United States, while the senti
ment of the people themselves is un
mistakably friendly._
The girl students of a whool in Mis
souri sent the following lines to some
of the boy students among the troops
at Chickamauga:
Fare ye well, Intrepid heroes,
Haste to »i- with Its alarms;
Ton'll return to find us sheroes,
Waiting here with yawning arms;
If the Spaniards do not plug you
In the sanguinary fight,
Hasten back and we will hug you.
In wild spasms of delight.
Admiral Dewey has once more shown
that he is abundantly able to hold his
own as against enemies in the Philip
pines antf unfriendly influences outside
of the islands. The German warship
Irene prevented the Philippine insur
gents from attacking the Spaniards on
Grande island, whereupon Dewey sent
two vessels to investigate, at which the
Irene withdrew and the Spaniards,
after receiving a few American shots,
surrendered.
On Sunday, May X, Commodore
Dewey attacked and destroyed the
Spanish fleet in Manila bay. On Sun
day, July 3, the squadron of Admiral
Cervera was destroyed by the Ameri
can fleet in front of Santiago. On
Sunday, July 17, the Spanish army at
Santiago formally surrendered to Gen.
Shafter. and the American flag was
raised over the first capital of Cuba.
These three Sundays are red-letter
days in American history.
It will be remembered that when Cer
vern reached Santiago .'with his famous
fleet a banquet was given liim, at
which the archbishop of Santiago
made a speech, during the course of
which he said: "It is not enough to
win victory on the sea. The Spanish
flag must float from the capitol at
Washington." It is evident from the
way that archbishop has been begging
Gen. Linares to surrender Santiago
that be lias changed his mind about
hanging the Spanish flag over ouv
capitol.
Statistics published by the treasury
bureau show that the foreign trade
of the United States for the year ended
June 30 was the greatest in its his
tory. The exports amounted to
$1,231,311,868, ail increase over those
of the previous year of $180,318,312.
The imports free and dutiable were
$616,052,844, less by $148,677,568 than
those of the previous year. Of gold, in
coin, bullion and ore, there were ex
ported $15,405,301 and imported $120,
391,674. Of slver the exports were $55,
105,239 and imports $30,924,581.
What is described as the first Amer
ican tramp steamship built in the
United States hus just been launched
at Bath, Me., for a New York firm. She
is 302 feet long, with 42 feet beam and a
depth of 25 feet. She can carry 3,800
tons and will seek for cargoes. Ameri
cans ought to welcome this ship. It is the
sort of tramp we like to see. We have
had too many of the other kind in re
cent years, trailing along our railways
and through our farming districts in
endless, heartrending procession. The
coming of the new tramp may help the
going of the old.
The battle of 'Santiago demonstrat
ed the value of balloon service for de
termining the enemy’s position in an
assault. The balloon used at Santiago
was connected by wire with the com
manding officers of our troops who
were thus supplied with important in
formation concerning the location of
the enemy. It is reported that this
information was of the highest value
in preventing our soldiers from fall
ing into Spanish ambuscades. This
bighiy successful use of the balloon
for military purposes is another signal
achievement of our army.
Yousouf, “the Terrible Turk,” who
was undoubtedly flie greatest wrestler
the world has ever known, was among
the passengers on board the ill-fated
liner La Bourgogne, which was sunk
off Sable island. Yousouf was one of
the strongest men the world has ever
known; he was able to take Evan
Lewis, “the Strangler,” and nearly
choke him to death at his own game;
he has made the best men in the sport
ing world get down on the wrestling
mat and ask for mercy, and yet so ter
rific was the fight for the boats of La
Bourgogne that Yousouf failed.
It Is no stretch of fancy to say that
it is the industrial development of the
country, the greater use of machinery
here than anywhere else in the world,
that Is to be credited with the remark
able efficiency of the crews who man
Is not saying that
have all served an
ip la some mechanical
cot. But officers and men
ten drawn from a people whose
sand brains have become familiar
i with industrial methods. It is a
of tbt geniua of the country to
more or ieaa mechanical akiiL
DOINGSJFllEEK
What IIas Happened Throughout
the Civilized World.
A WEEK’S NEWS CONDENSED
A Complete Review of the Happenings
of the Past Seven Days In Thla
and All Foreign Lands.
GIVES LS THE PRESS DISPATCHES
WAR SEWS.
Advice* from Santiago are that
strained relation* exist between the
Cubans and our troops owing to the
refusal of our government to turn over
the city to them.
The correspondent of a New York
paper, Sylvester Scovel, slapped Gen.
Shnfter’s face and was sent to Sibo»
ney as a prisoner.
At Cape Francis the auxiliary cruis
er Eagle destroyed the large Spanish
steamer Santo Domingo.
From San Francisco the steamer
Pennsylvania sailed with nearly 1,500
men bound for Manila.
At Santiago de Cuba the Western
Union telegrr.ph office has been re
opened for business. All telogrnms
must be in plain language, subject to
American censorship.
The roster of prisoners handed in
to Gen. Shafter by Gen. Toral gives a
total of 22.7S9 men.
The Spanish commander at Guan
tanamo. Gen. Parreja, declined to be
included in Toral’s order of surrender.
His force Is equal to that given up by
the commander at. Santiago.
A contract for sending home the
Spanish prisoners of war who surren
dered at Santiago was awarded to the
Spanish Transatlantic company.
In Kingston, Jamaica, Gen. Garcia’'
death was reported, but confirmation
of the report could not bo obtained.
Tt is said that Gen. Toral's surrender
was not directed by his government
hut was made on his own responsi
bility.
In Washington it xvas stated with
authority that no peace negotiations
were under way.
Advices from Santingo are that the
Spanish and American soldiers are
fraternizing, and that, the peopl”
are glad to l>e fresd from Spanish mis
government. Transports are landing
supplies and the distress is being re
llevcd.#
The members of the Cuban junta in
Washington declare there is no doubt
that Cubans will submit to the will
of the United States government.
Invasion of Puerto Itico has been
further delayed. Gen. Miles com
plains that the navy is moving too
slowly, but Washington authorities
are said to advise moderation.
Gen. Leonard Wood has, it is said,
been appointed military governor of
Santiago, succeeding Gen. Mclvibben,
who has resumed' command of his bri
gade.
Secretary Long says that the expedi
tion to Spain has not been abandoned,
but has been deferred until the Puerto
Itico campaign permits the withdrawal
of the ships.
While trying to enter the harbor
of Cienfuegos the British steamer New
foundland, with a rich cargo, was cap
tured by the Mayflower.
Advices from Madrid say there is no
indication of peace proposals. The
government continues inactive, while
Hhe people are demanding peace at
any price.
Owing to alleged mistreatment by
Gen. Shafter Gen. Garcia lias an
nounced that he will no longer serve
as nn ally of the United States army.
The Cuban general says he will tight
independently.
The administration intends to hold
Puerto Rico us a permanent posses
sion.
Advices from Manila state that, af
fairs in the Philippines are. rapidly
approaching a crisis and the city may
be bombarded soon.
At Manzanillo seven of our little gun
boats entered the harbor and,destroyed
three Spanish transports, an ammuni
tion ship and five gunboats. Not. one
of our vessels was injured.
With several thousand’ troops and a
strong convoy of warships Gem Miles
sailed for Puerto Rieo.
Admiral Cervera will, it is said, not
return to Spain after the war closes,
but will make his home in Boston.
The president issued a general order
lopening postal communication be
tween the United States and Santiago.
FHOM WASHINGTON.
Authority has been given Perry S..
Heath, first assistant postmaster-gen
eral, to establish the First national
bank of Honolulu with a capital of
$150,000.
TIIE EAST.
Flames wiped out the malting plant
of the David Stephenson Brewing
company at Oswego, N. Y., the loss
being over $300,000.
New York city’s municipal council
has prohibited swearing and vile lan
guage on the streets and public places
under penalty of arrest and flue.
At the: age of 75 years Myron H.
Booker, editor of the Dress and Knick
erbocker, died in Albany, X. Y.
While seeking shelter from a storm
under a tree near Boonton, X'. J., four
men were struck by lightning and in
stantly killed.
The Vermont democrats in conven
tion at Burlington nominated Thomas
W. Maloney for governor.
WEST AND SOITH.
In Alaska an immense deposit of coal
has been discovered 400 miles up the
Koyukuk river.
X’ear Cypress, Tex., Henry Myers,
wife and child were murdered by a
negro with an ax.
A mob lynched William Patterson,
a white farmer at Westville, Miss., for
killing his son-in-law.
In Wisconsin a terrific windstorm
did great damage at Marinette, Marsh
field, Fond du Lac and other towns.
While bathing at Gladstone, Mich.,
Fred Sudderby, an engineer: William
McCarthy, an engineer's helper, and
Joseph Eetabaugh, ex-city mnrshul,
were drowned.
Flames in Newport, Ky., destroyed
the Livery sawmill and 30 small dwell
ings. Loss. $130,000.
Fire nearly wiped out the town of
New Holland, O.
Emma, Lucy and Susie Keel (sla
ters) and Sleener Baner, their ages
ganging from 15 to 20 years, were
drowned at Paison, Utah, while bath
ing in the lake.
Be publicans of the Eighth congres
sional district of Missouri nominated
J. W. Vosholl for congress.
In the Ninth Indiana district Joseph
B. Cheadle hat been renominated for
congress by the democrats.
The doors of the Commercial state
bank in Marshalltown,la., were closed.
In the First Missouri district the re
publicans nominated Frederick W.
Biees for congress.
DEWEY AND AGUINALDO.
The Two Appear to Be Entirely
Harmonious.
Admiral Wee* Mo Meaaee—Final foane of
th* Philippine* a Fntare Matter.
Freni* 1TIII Determine the I**aa.
Wasihxqtox. July 9*.—Rear Admiral
Dewey lias officially expressed to the
navy department his opinion that the
insurgents of the Philippines are more
capable of self-government than are
the insurgents of Cuba.
!$o far as I have been able to learn,
he has not informed the department of
any change in the attitude of Gen.
Agulnaldo toward the American forces,
although Gen. Anderson said in a dis
patch to the war department that the
insurgent leadrr hail declared himself
dictator and proclaimed martial law.
Rear Admiral Dewey's dispatches con
cerning Aguinaldo's behavior have gen
erally been of a complimentary char
acter, and that the two are arc work
ing together in harmony is best shown,
the officials contend, by the obedience
of the insurgent leader to Rear Admiral -
Dewey's request to suspend operations
against Manila until the arrival of
American troops.
What shall be the final disposition of
the Philippines is a question which has
not even been settled by the adminis
tration. From commercial bod;es the
president has learned their anxiety for
the retention of the Philippines, but
from other sources objection is raised
to their acquisition. All the president
and the majority of his cabinet would
like to hold would be coaling stations
in the Philippines and Guam island in
the Lad rones.
IVlist May and May Mot II*.
With the natives quite as capable of
self-government as the Cubans, it may
be that the administration will de
termine to maintain a force in the
islands of the far east until a stable
government is in operation in the
Philippines, and then withdraw, just as
it proposed to do in Cuba. That is one
of the many suggestions which have
been presented to the administration
for consideration, but it is purely a
matter of speculation to say whether
or not it will be adopted.
It is appreciated by the authorities
that the abandonment of the Philip
pines will mean the seizure of the dif
ferent islands by European powers and
it is questionable whether the authori
ties will be willing to abandon them.
When peace negotiations are entered
into the authorities say that the matter
will then be finally considered and dis
posed of, but in view of the possibilities
of the future, which may cause a policy
different from that which might now
be formed, it is the intention no to an
nounce any definite plan until the war
is at an end.
I understand that the monitor Monte
rey has instructions to proceed to Yap
island, near the l’c’.ew group, and there
hoist tiie American flag. The authori
ties believe that within the next week
the monitor will touch at the point
named, and then proceed to Manila,
where she will arrive about August 5.
CFHAXS TAKING IIOJ.D
They Are Succeeding Kcsigning Spaniard*
at Santiago.
Santiago, Cuba. July 24.—The civil
government of the city lias^a'.most re
sumed its normal condition.
Many Spanish officials having refused
to take the oath under the I'nitcd
States' supremacy, have sent in their
resignations, hying replaced by Cubans.
Gen. Shafter, after a cordial reception,
said to roe that the expulsion of the
correspondents was caused, not from
any ill-feeling toward the newspapers
represented, but owing to the conduct
of their reporters in Cuba personally.
One correspondent especially was a
nuisance to every one during the en
tire campaign. “He was guilty of in
solence to the members of iny staff, in
solent to me personally, and struck at
me. This made him liable to be shot
without trial. I did not desire to take
such extreme action, though his action
richly deserved it. The other corre
spondents were found posting most in
flammatory placards throughout the
town where so many discordant ele
ments were, and it was most desirable
for public reasons that not the slightest
ill-feeling should be created, hence
they were arrested and sent home.
This is all I have to say about the in
cident."
The transport Santiago sailed this
morning for Tampa. In addition to
other passengers, she will call at Sibo
ney for wounded, sick and discharged
soldiers.
Pouring Into Newport Nows.
Newport News, Va., July 24.—The
Third Illinois regiment and Troops A
and C, New York volunteer cavalry, ar
rived here this afternoon from Gamp
Thomas. They will embark tomorrow
on one of the transports for I’orto Kico.
The work of loading supplies on the
Massachusetts and Koumania was in
progress all last night and today, but
an enormous quantity is still in the
cars and on the piers.
Assured of Defeat, Ttiey Will Surrender.
Santiago, de Cuba, July 24,-rCol.
Angell Rosill arrived here yesterday
from Gen. Pareja. military governor of
Guantanamo, to ascertain from Gen.
Toral if the report of the eapitlation
were true. As the result of Gen. Toral's
answer the 0,000 Spanish troops at
Guantanamo will on Monday surrender
and lay down their arms. Gen. Shafter
has informed the Spanish officers that
their families will he given transporta
tion to Spain, with food, at the expense
of the government, and that the main
tenance of the men is provided for by
contract.
CAMPAIGN CONTINCKS.
Cubaim ami AoierlntnH Reported aa Con
tinuing Operations.
Madrid, July 24.—A telegram from
Havana reports that the insurgents at
tacked Gibara. on the north coast of
the province of Santiago de Cuba, and
that the garrison, after a severe fight,
evacuated the place. Many of the in
surgents were killed. The dispatch
also reports that a force of Americans
landed at Gaiamalacoa (Tayabacoa)
and invested Tunas de Zaza, and the
warships shelled Gaiamalacoa.
Only Malarial Fsver.
Santiago dk Cuba, July 23, via King
ston, Jamaica, July 24.—The report
that there ure thirty cases of yellow
fever in the cavalry division is un
founded. Capt. Iiouze reports that th^
report may be definitely denied. The
First, Third, Sixth and Ninth volun
teers, the First and Tenth regular cav
alry regiments, and six companies of
the Randolph Light Artillery are en
camped about two milei, northwest of
El Caney, at the base of the mountains.
Malarial fever is prevalent, but it al
ways yields to quinine treatment in the
coarse of four or five days.
THE HAVANA CAMPAIGN.
Aathorttfm Already Perfecting Plana for
II-An Army of 1.10.000 In Aaoaalt
Itlanro la Hla SlrongUold.
Washington, July 9*.—“Gen. Shaf
ter. with his Fifth corps, will take the
field against Havana in the fall. Until
then they will rest iu the United States.
As soon as the Spanish prisoner* are
well out of the way Gen. Shafter, with
the whole Fifth corps, will be ordered
back to the United States, perhaps to
Montauk Point, I-ong Island, or some
such suitable place, where they will
rest and recuperate, so as to be ready
for the campaign in the fall against
Havana."
This statement was made to me by
one of the trusted counselors of the
president. The statement was further
made that not one of the regiments now
in Santiago would be sent to Porto
Rico; that it was thought by the ad
ministration that in all of them there
was some danger of fever infection.
Hut Gen. Shafter will remain until the
Spanish prisoners are disposed of ac
cording to the present plans of the
government.
Many northerlyy camp sites are being
now considered by the government, Sea
Girt, N. J., among them. It may bo
necessary to bring more of the Southern
troops north, but they will not be
brought unless it is necessary.
The Fiftli corps of hardened veterans
is also to be put into shape for the Ha
vana campaign; the Porto Rican army
also will be hardened to field and fire,
and together with the Fifth corps,
which will then join it, about 50,000
seasoned men will move upon Havana.
This is now the plan of the administra
tion. These 50,000 men will form the
nucleus about which 100,00J more vol
unteers now in this country will be
formed. Rv the fall these volunteers,
it is expected, will be in prime condi
tion, both as to equipment, arms and
uniforms.
Ilavunn Campaign Deliberate.
If the Porto Rican campaign is to be
a deliberate one, the campaign against
Havana is to be a more deliberate one.
In order to relieve the regiments of the
Fiftli army corps as soon as possible
after the Spanish prisoners have been
placed on the transports, Gen. Coppin
ger has been ordered to send three reg
iments from the Fourth corps, at Tam
pa. to Santiago at once. The regiments
designated are the Fifth Maryland,
First Florida and Second Georgia.
These regiments, with the immune reg
iments already ordered thither, will be
sufficient to hold Santiago and the sur
rendered territory, and they may ope
rate against Holguin and Manzanillo.
It is likely that an attempt will be made
to occupy both of these towns if health
conditions favor, and Senor Qacsjida
says tlie insurgents will be active dur
ing the summer, blazing the way for
the great coming campaign.
Gen. Miles will be coinmander-in-ehief
of the Havana campaign, and will start
in with two trained major-generals in
Gens. Shafter and Rrooke. Fee will
follow with another division, und Gra
ham, with Camp Alger troops and 2,000
men left in Chicknmauga, will help to
make up a grand total of 150,000 men.
THE SANTIAGO ARMY.
Suggestion of Its Going to Nortb Carolina
Mountains.
Tampa, July 24.—A high official was
asked today what his idea was about
the apparent change iu orders moving
troops from this place, lie said he had
it from headquarters that there was to
be a considerable change in many ways.
To begin with, the army was to be
moved from Santiago as quickly as pos
sible; they arc to goto the mountains
of North Carolina, where the yellow
fever will be stamped out entirely. This
is to be done in about a month and the
men given a good rest. Then they are
to fall on l’orto Hico or Havana, which
ever may need them.
The transports Decatur H. Miller, Ar
cadia, Cherokee and Florida got under
way for Porto Hico at various hours to
night.
Tonight thirty-odd Red Cross physi
cians and nurses were started from here
to Chickamauga. They have been wait
ing to go to Porto Rico or Santiago, but
today orders were received calling them
to Chickamauga. where it is said there
is immediate need for their services in
nursing the sick.
Starving Spaniard. Willingly Surrender.
Washington, July 24.—The war de
partment at midnight posted the follow
ing;
"Santiago (via llayti), July 23.—Adju
tant-General of Army, Washington, D. C.:
Lieut. Miley has returned from San Luis
and Palma Soriano, where he went four
days ago to receive the surrender of
Spanish. The number surrendered was
larger than Gen. Tornl reported—8,005
Spanish troops. And 350 volunteer guerrillas
gave up their arms and gave parole and
have gone to work. Three thousand stands
of arms were turned iu, loaded on ox carts
and started to the railroad. Spanish troops
accompanying him to San Luis, and all ap
parently greatly delighted at prospects of
returning home. They were on the verge
of starvation, and I have to send them ra
tions tomorrow. If the numbers keep up
as they have, there will be aliout 24.000 to
ship away- nearly 12,000 here, 3,000 from
San Luis, 6,000 from Guantanamo and over
2.000 at Sagua and Baraeoa. Shatter,
"Major-General Commanding.”
Miles May Have Landed.
Washington, July 24.—It was said
at the war department late in the day
that no news can be expected from any
source as to Gen. Miles’ movements un
til tomorrow. It is calculated that he
arrived this evening or tonight at the
point on the coast of Porto Rico se
lected as the rendezvous for all the ves
sels of the expedition. Whether or not
he will undertake to make a landing in
advance of the arrival of the whole ex
pedition probably will depend entirely
upon conditions as he finds them.
Meanwhile the department is making
every effort to hurry along the remain
der of the expedition.
Beneficent Policy.
London, July 25.—The Times ex
presses the opinion that the measures
taken by Gen. Shafter for the protec
tion of life and property at Santiago de
Cuba will exercise a definite influence
upon other parts of the island, “where
it will be understood that Spanish
loyalists are not to be abandoned, what
ever happens. President McKinley's
instructions for the governmen of San
tiago, which conform completely with
the pledges given before the war, estab
lish a precedent which may prove a
happy augury in relation to American
expansion.” _
Blame Oar Jingoes.
London, July 25.—The Madrid corre
spondent of the Daily News, telegraph
ing Sunday, says: “The efforts of the
government toward peace are meeting
with almost insuperable difficulties.
Ministerialists Bay that the chief ob
stacle is President McKinley's ‘impres
sionable character,’ which is more in
fluenced, they affect to believe, by his
personal friends and jingoes in congress
than by diplomatic counsels. The
president sometimes appears inclined,
. they say, to negotiate for peace in
j reasonable terms.
The Hero of the Merrimac Arrives
in Washington on Impor
tant Business.
SECRETARY L0N6 S HEARTY WELCOME.
Thr Ol.Jrrt of Hotura'i Visit to Confrr
with tlir Authorlttei t'pon rinn. for
tlir flailing of thr CrUtohol Colon nnd
Adding llrr lo the American Navy —
Expedition Urged.
Mmt Agrrrshlr Kvcnt of tlir l>sy.
Washington, July 23.—The last and
most agreeable event of the day was
the arrival at the navy department of
Lieut. Hobson, the hero of the Merri
mac.
The officials were not informed of
his approaching visit except through
the newspapers. Consequently when
he reached the railway station here at
2:3S o'clock this afternoon there was no
official there to meet him and his re
ception was truly democratic.
He Succeeded It. Kienping
observation as he passed through the
train shed, coat and umbrella in hand,
ami followed by a porter proudly car
rying his baggage; but before he
emerged from the station some one
spied him, and in a moment the sta
tion resounded with vociferous .shout
ing. The cry of “Hobson, Hobson,”
rang out, and the crowd closed nltoat
him, shaking his hand and pushing
him about until he was rescued by the
police and escorted to his carriage.
Said All of tho Men of tlie Merrimac were
Safe.
He stopped long enough to announce
that all of the men who formed the
crew of the Merrimac were safe and in
the best of health, and that after lie
had made his report to the navy de
partment he expected to ret urn to New
York. The officer was at once driven
to the Army and Navy club, and after
brushing himself up he drove over
to the navy department.
This time he carried with him, un
der his arm, a large official envelope
which bore in the corner the inscrip
tion “North Atlantic Squadron.” As
he approached the office of the secre
tary of the navy there ehsued another
demonstration. A large crowd had
gathered about the doorway and the
hearty welcome it gave the young offi
cer brought blushes to his cheeks.
by Svcretary Long.
secretary Long came out of Ins
private office and grasped Hobson with
both hands, saying with sincerity:
‘•Lieutenant, I atn glad—very glad to
see you," then lie drew him into his
office, where the lieutenant was intro
duced to Assistant Secretary Allen,
and was greeted by Capt. Crownin
shield, Capt. Bradford and Pension
Commissioners Evans, who happened
to drop in. He spent half an hour in
conference with the secretary, and
then returned to the club to rest.
Did not lirlng Admlr.il Sampson's Report.
Secretary Long stated that Hobson
did not bring the long-expected report
from Admiral Sampson nnd his brother
officers on the destruction of Cervera's
squadro i. The exact purpose of his
visit was explained by the following
order under which Lieut. Hobson had
come to the United States:
Nttvul Constructor IIoImoii'h CommlsHlon.
United States Flagship New York.First
Rate, off Santiago db Cuba. July 17, is«js. —
Sir: You will procerl north in the Su 1*auI
to New York: thence you will proceed to Wash
ington an 1 report to the secretary of the navy
and acquaint him wit i the object of your visit,
as set forth in my letter to him of this date,
regarding the work upon the Cristobal Colon.
Explain to him fully the position and condition
of that ship, and receive his instructions re
garding it.
lie as Expeditions ns Possible
In bringing the matt *r to a termination. In or
der that, if it is practicable to do so. this tine
ship may be saved to the Unite l States navy.
When this duty is comoiet * l you
Will Ask for Orders
From the secretary of the navy. Otherwise
you will return t jdufy on board this ship.
Very respectfully,
W. T. Sampson.
Rear-Admiral United Staten^N^vy. Command
er-in-Chief United Slates Naval Forces,
North Atlantic Squa Iron.
Assistant Naval Constructor R I*. Hobson,
United States Navy, United States Ship New
York.
LANDING TROOPS AT MANILA.
Second Expedition of American Soldiers
llelng Disembarked -Monterey
Anxiously Expected.
Manila, July 19, via llong Kong,
July 23.—The disembarkation of the
American troops composing the second
expedition is being pushed with the
utmost energy. The Colorado regi
ment is already in the held near Pa
rana jo. and other regiments will be
transferred without any loss of time
from the transports to the camp in na
tive boats.
The United States cruiser Boston
has been detailed to cover the landing
parties. She now occupies a position
almost within range of the guns of
Fort Malato, which is only a short
distance from Manila proper.
The brigade commanded by Gen.
Anderson is still at Cavite, but his
troops are ready to move. The arrival
here of the United States monitor
Monterey is anxiously expected.
The Monterey, with the collier Bra
tus, left San Francisco for Manila on
June 6, and left Honolulu June 29.
Gen. Grant to Command a llrigade in the
I'orto Klru Army.
Washington, July 23.—Brig.-Gen.
Fred. I). Grant lias been assigned by
the secretary of war to the command of
the third brigade of Gen. Wilson’s di
vision of the First army corps. Two
brigades of this division are al
ready assigned for duty with tlie
Porto Rico invasion, Gen. Ernest's hav
ing left Charleston and Gen. Haines'
leaving Chickamauga for Newport
News. Gen. Grant's command, accord
ing to the present assignment, will in
clude the First and Third Kentucky
and the Fifth Illinois regiments.
The Gunboat Maple'* Prize.
Key West, Fla., July 23.—the Span
ish sloop Domingo Aurelio, of about
twenty tons, was captured by the
United Slates auxiliary guuboat Ma
ple last Sunday, and has been brought
in here to-day. When taken the sloop
was leaving Sagua de Tanarno, prov
ince of Santiago.
Port Charges for Cuban Ports.
Washington, July 23.—At the cab
inet meeting a schedule of port charges
for San*iago and other Cuban ports was
agreed i pon, and will be made public
later.
The Entire First Corps to Go.
Chickamauga Pakk, July 2J.— Gen.
Brooke will succeed in taking the whole
of the First corps with him to Porto
Rico. This is not yet officially given
out, but there is said to be little doubt
of its correctness. The corps numbers
about 35,000.
Bloving to Feruandlna.
Washington, July 31.—Gen. Coppin
ger, commanding the Fourth army
corps, at Tampa, has reported to the
war department that good progress is
being made in the movement of troops
from that place to Fernandina.
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
Health In tk« Drltn
Secretary of State J. I.. Power, who
Is also secretary of a number of secret
orders In this State, has dug up some
Interesting statistics going to show that
the Mississippi delta is the healthiest
part of the State. These statistics are
peculiarly interesting inasmuch as the
reverse of this proposition has always
been maintained, and the delta coun
try has suffered accordingly. Secre
tary Power has been at great pains to
get accurate statistics of the death rate
in the delta as compared with the
‘‘hills,” or balance of the State, his
figures being based upon church and
lodge statistics. According to his
figures the Baptist, Episcopal, Jewish
and Presbyterian populations in the
delta, together with the Masons and
Odd Fellows, numbered for the years
1894, 1895 and 1896 a total aggregate
membership of 9,550, and the total
deaths were 154. In the hill counties
tlie total membership was 03,143, with
a total deatli list of 1,148. He failed
to get reports from the Knights of
Pythias, Knights of Honor, Woodmen
of the World and Catholics, or from
any life insurance companies. Follow
ing is a tabulated statement showing
the result of his labors, only whites be
ing taken into account, and the table
showing the percentage of deaths
among each order or denomination:
Delta. Hills.
Methodist.l.*l 1.38
Baptist.1.26 1.14
Kph.'opaltan.1.84 3.74
Presbyterian .1.12 ill
Jewish.1.4s 1.36
Masons.2.32 2.00
Odd Fellows. 1.2S 1.31
Sent to tlie Penitentiary.
James Plnmer, who retired from the
office of treasurer of Tippah county
two and a half years ago, was convicted
last week of a shortage of funds and
sentenced to ten years in the peniten
tiary. Just before Plummer’s term of
office expired he claimed that his safe
was robbed. His books were afterward
checked by experts, and a shortage of
over #8,000 alleged. Up to the time of
the shortage Mr. Plummer enjoyed the
confidence of his people and many were
loath to believe the robbery story, and
slow to credit the report of the short
age; while others who credited both be
lieved that any shortage above the
alleged amount taken from the safe
was caused from looseness in business
and not from intentional misappropria
tion. Plummer is n cripple, has a
large family, and there is great sym
pathy felt in tlie county both for him
and for his family.
Mississippi Crops.
During the past week the tempera
ture and rainfall were deficient over a
large area of the State. Heavy and
excessive rainfall occurred at scattered
points, and a cloudburst was reported
in Pontotoc county. The weather con
ditions generally, however, have been
favorable for all crops, anil good re
ports predominate.
Cotton lias continued to improve, al
though it is somewhat damaged lo
cally by heavy rainfall, hail, grass,
shedding and rust, the majority of re
ports being favorable for an average
yield. Corn is conceded to be the best
crop for many years, and the outlook
is very flattering for a large yield.
Harden truck, fruit, bay, cane and all
minor crops are very gooii, with a few
exceptions.
The Shooting tVai Accidental,
Jackson, July 22.—The remains of VV.
S. Moore, late cashier of the Second
National Bank, arrived yesterday from
New Orleans. It appears that his death
resulted from a pistol shot, and was ac
cidental. The following card was at
tached to the box inclosing the casket:
Matilda Plantation. Parish ot St. Mayre, |
Adeline P. O., La., July lit, 1898. (
1 hereby certify that IT. S. Moore died
on Matilda plantation, in the parish of S'4.
Marye, on Tuesday, July 111, ISOS, anil that
his death was the result of n gunshot
wound, made by the accidental discharge
of a pistol in his own hand.
C. M. Smith, M. D„
Health Officer of St. Marye Parish, La.
Mr. Moore's family will get 813,500
life insurance.
Meeting of the Patrons* Vnloo.
The sixth annual session of the
Patrons' Union of Mississippi was held
at the Lake Camp grounds, in Scott
county, on the 25th. The Prtrons’
Union is one farmers’ organization that
has accomplished a great deal of good
in the State of Mississippi, especially in
Scott and surrounding counties. It has
persistently refused to be drawn into
polities, and has devoted its energies to
the betterment of the conditions of the
farmer. It has encouraged them to im
prove and beautify their homes, to raise
finer horses and cattle, to enthrone the
Berkshire and the Poland China where
once the “razor-back" held sovereignty.
Railroad (*nnpmUfilon*fl Work.
The railroad commission transacted
the following business last week: The
case of II. E. Hilyard vs. th<: Yazoo &
Mississippi and the Southern railways,
same being a petition for closer con
nection at Webb's Station, was dis
missed on promise of Superintendent
Sharp to make the desired ccnneetion
with the next sixty days.
Lynching nt Westvllle.
An infuriated mob stormed the .Simp
son county jail, at Westville last week,
killed W. T. Patterson, who was
confined therein under the charge
of murdering Lawrence ltrinson, and
the jail building was fired and the
building and the body of the prisoner
were burned. The body of the unfor
tunate man was literally riddled with
bullets. Patterson killed ltrinson in
April, 1S97, as the result of a quarrel,
lie had had four trials, hut always es
caped sentence on technicalities and
the mob intervened, wearied of the
law's delay.
Referoes In Bankruptcy.
Under the provisions of the bank
ruptcy law recently enacted by con
gress, Judge Henry C. Niles of the Fed
eral Court has appointed the following
referees in bankruptcy: For Jackson
district, William L. Nugent; for Madi
son district, Hon. James S. llamm; for,
Vicksburg district, Eld ward L. Mounger.
The appointees will give Fi,500 bond
each.
McHenry Reopened.
The State board of health has raised
the quarantine against McHenry.
A Boyish QusrrsL
Will Clark, a boy 17 years old, died
last week from the effects of a knife
stab inflicted by Sam Adams, son of
Rufu Adams, of Corinth. A trifling
boyish quarrel was the cause of the
deed. Adams is in jail. The grand
jury returned an indictment for muder.
’Phone System st Vaiden.
The Cumberland Telephone Company
has reached Vaiden with its wires and
'phones, and the town is now in direct
communication by telephone with
Memphis and intervening points. The
company is rapidly pushing through to
New Orleans.
PRESENCE OF MIND.
B« Was a K«» Bay aai
to tke Owulea »kea Laagkt
•t Mteeklet.
The firmer crept atealthily along behind
the fence. Step by »tep he advanced, alwajra
with his gaie fastened upon the cherry tree,
in the distance. _ „ .
"Go! durn them town boy*, anyway, M
muttered to himself, as he took a firmer grip
upon the ugly looking switch that be had
cut from the hickory Pack of the barn, 1II
show 'em!" ...
Nearer and nearer he drew to the spot
where the engagement was to occur. Softly,
like a tiger advancing upon its prey, he
edged along through the weeds, from one
fence corner to another.
Meanwhile the boy in the true kept crook
ing hi* elbow at a 32 knot clip. The cherries
were large and fat and red, and he had a
wonderful tonnage. Ever and anon he would
smack hi* lip*, and eject a handful of stones
from his mouth, ft wa* glorious.
Suddenly a rugged form seemed to n*e up
out of the ground, and somebody bawled in
tone* that were huaky with emotion: ,
“Here, drat your hide, what are you doin
jip there?'' ,
It was one of those moments when a word
may win all or rause all to be lost.
nie boy dropped the biggest, reddest,
juiciest cherry that he had been sole to
reach, pulled himself together, drew hi* bare,
brown legs up underbim, and replied:
"I’m rememberin’ the Maine. ’
When he could speak again the farmet
said: , . ,
“If they ain’t enough here fer you, there*
another nice tree full of ’em, up yonder in
the orchard.”—Cleveland Leader.
Summer neaorta.
Many delightful summer resorts are sit
uated on and reached via the Southern Rail
way. Whether one desires the seaside or
the mountains, the fashionable hotels or
country homes, they can lie reached via this
magnificent highway of travel.
Asheville, N. C., Roan Mountain, Tenn.,
and the mountain resorts of east Tennessee j
and western North Carolina—“The Land of .
the Sky”—Tate Springs, Tenn., lookout I
Mountain, Tenn., Lithia Springs. Cla., and
various V irginia Springs, also the seashore i
resorts, are reached by the Southern Rail- !
way on eonvenient schedules and at very
low rates.
The Southern Railway has issued a hand
some folder, entitled "Summer Homes and
Resorts,” descriptive of nearly one thousand
summer resorts, hotels and hoarding houses,
including information regarding rates for
board at the different places and railroad
rates to reach them.
Write to C. A. Henseoter, Assistant Cen
eral Passenger Agent, Southern Railway,
Chattanooga, Tenn., for a copy of this folder, j
Qneercil Himself.
“Oh, mamma. I fear the duke is not high
born, after all.”
“Why, Maud?”
“We were talking of the mooted Anglo
American alliance and he said something
about our ‘common blood.’ ’’—Indianapolis
Journal. _
READY TO TAKE HIS GALL.
The Surprising; Offer of a Bankrupt’^
Soulless Creditor at nn As*
slgamrnl Sleeting.
Not long ago a substantial looking New
Yorker came to Chicago to engage in the re
tail cigar business. He had seemingly good
credentials and rented an attractive little
store on the North side, buying his fixtures
on credit. On the same terms he laid in quite
a large stock of goods and opened his doors
for patronage. lie seemed to he doing quite
a good business ami none of his numerous
creditors manifested the least alarm as to
the safety of their accounts. Suddenly he
made an assignment. His creditors were
notified and a full meeting was held in the
office of his attorney, the sorrowful bank
rupt not being present with them.
The attorney made a politic and pacific
speech. An eastern creditor, who had se
cured judgment on a fraudulent claim, had
attached and carried away everything ex
cept 270 cigars and $0.30 in money. The un
fortunate debtor owed over $3,000 to the men
present, which he would liquidate at the
earliest possible moment.
“My client suffers far more acutely than
any of you,” continued the lawyer. “He
has surrendered all that he possesses. It is
not much, it is true, hut I trust it will serve
as an earnest of his future intentions. He
is crushed bv his misfortune and> would
willingly divide his body among you.”
"What's that?” asked a somewhat deaf
old man, supplementing his right car with
his broad palm.
“My client is willing to divide his very
bodv among vou,” repeated the attorney.
“All right,” responded the old man, "I 11
take his gall!”—Chicago Chronicle.
War to the Death.
The slaughter was frightful.
The dead and dying were strewn about by
thousands.
The crash of matter and the wreck of ma
teria! bore testimony to the awful work that
had been done!
But the end was not yet, for Mrs O Hooli
hnn, with her insect destroyer in hand, con
tinued to pass to and fro among the detached
pieces of furniture, slaying without merev
and spraying with a fierceness that betrayed
long suffering and a grim determination to
end it, even if the cost should mount up to
a quarter.—Cleveland Leader.
Sure Enougb!
Mrs. lloon—Why isn't this war prosecuted
more rapidly?
Hoon—Why, you 6ee, my dear, we can t
lick the Spaniards any faster than we can
catch them!—Puck.
You Can
Get Tired
By working h*rd, and then you can ret
rested agaiu. But tf you are tired »n
time It mean* that your blood I* none
You need to take Hood’s 8ar*apari)U th*
great cure for that tired feeling beciu,"
It la the great enrlcber and vitaliier of the
blood. You will And appetite, nerve,
mental and digestive strength lu '
Hood’s Sarsaparilla
America’s Greatest Medicine.
Hood'S Pills cure nauses. Indigestion aT
A Positive Proof.
Teacher—Now can any of you give anr
profit's of your own that the world is not
Little Tommy—l’lcase, sir, if it was von
could see the north pole with a telescope —
Puck. ___
Try Allrn'a Font-Ense.
A powder to be shaken into the shoes At
this season your feet feel swollen, nervous
and hot. and get tired easily. If you have
smarting feet or tight shoes, try Allen's
Foot-Ease. It cools the feet and makes walk
ing easy. Cures swollen and sweating feet
blisters and eallousspots. Relieves corns and
bunioD* of all painand gives restand comfort
Try It to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoo
stores for 25e. Trial package FREE. Ad
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A Positive Proof.
Teacher—Now can any of you give any
jiroofs of your own that the world is not
Little Tommy—Please, sir, if it was you
could see the north pole with a telescope —
Puck. _
Dr. Moffett'» Tkkthina (Teething Pme
drre) is the preparation that has gained so
much reputation in all our large cities in
saving the lives of Teething Children and so
diminishing their mortality, and no Mother
should fail to use them if she desires to pre
serve the Ufa of her little one. Tfftimna Aids
Digestion, Regulates the Bowels and makes
teething easy._
War Photographer—“Business wilh me is
developing. IIow is it with you?'' Am
munition Manufacturer -“It's booming, I
thank you!”—Town Topics.
Wheat 40 Cents a llnshel.
How to grow wheat with big profit at 40
cents and samples of Salzer's Bed Cross (80
Bushels per acre) Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats,
Clovers, etc., with Farm Seed Catalogue for
4 cents postage. JOHN A. SALZEU SEED
CO., La Crosse, Wis. k
Quality, price and advertising. And the
greatest of these isn't either quality oi price,
although it takes a combination of nl.' three
to win.—L. A. W. Bulletin.
Unit's CnUrrli t'nrr
Is a Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
The tallest man is "short” sometimes.—L
A. W. bulletin.
Boarding house vegetables all taste alike—
of water and salt.—Atchison Globe
PEBIODS OF PAIN.
Menstruation, the balance wheel of
woman's life, is also the bane of exist
ence to many because it means a time of
great suffering.
While no woman ia entirely free from
period ical pain, it does not seem to have
been na
ture's plan
, that women
I otherwise
healthy
should suffer
j so severely.
Lydia E. I'inlc
ham's Vege
table Com
pound is
1 the most
thorough f«
male regul;
tor known
medical sei
ence. Itrelievcs theoondltion that pro
duces so much discomfort and robs men
struation of its terrors. Here is proof:
Dear Mr3. Pin^^ICm:—llow can 1
thank you enough f( t what you have
done for me ? When I wrote to you I
was suffering untold pain at time of
menstruation; was nervous, had head
ache all the tiny, no appetite, that ^ired
feeling, and did not care for any' L
I have taken three bottles of Lydi&
Pinkhnra's Vegetable Compound, one
of Blood Purifier, two boxes of Liver
Pills, and to-day I am a well person. I
would like to have those who suffer
know that I am one of the many who
have been cured of female complaints
by your wonderful medicine nnd advice.
—Miss Jennie R. Miles. Leon, Wis.
If you are suffering in this way, write
as Miss Miles did to Mrs. Pinkham at
Lynn, Mass., for the advice which she
offers free of charge to all women.
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For
Owr Thirty Years
The Kind Yon Han Alwajs Bought
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