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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-09-23
"A Constant Menace to Life.

about completed, and 2, 500 Of the II, 900
government employees at Washington
are rejoicing that congress did not leave
them to be engulfed in possible ruin.
They would have been better pleased,
though, if congress had made an appro-
priation for a new building. There is
not space in the present building for the
storage Of the work turned out by the
printing Office, and storerooms have to
be rented for that purpose. The transfer
Of thousands Of books to these storerooms
and from them to the capitol as they are
needed, added to the rental of the places,
would pay double the interest on the
cost Of new printing office. Then the
work in the printing Office as it pro-
crosses requires rehandling several times
and transfer from one part Ct the build
ing to a part remote from it, which is q
very expensive process. Finally the
building is q constant menace life. It
is q tumble down affair. which was pur-
chased from q man who used to do the
printing for the governmen under con-
tract q great many years ago. 1t is such
q building as even congress would be
ashamed to put up, and no doubt the
owner did some skillfnl lobbying to get
the appropriation fer its purchase
through house and senate. -
Z a Costly Disaster.
One Of the strongest arguments urged
in favor Of the construction Of q new
building from the viewpo1nt Of economy
6 Ia tho cnSfIinpsa nf f3ica rfn1. "a 4 hn r,nx,
eminent. The wrecking Of the Ford
theater building, which killed and
manned 50 many clerks, will cost the
government 81 GO, 600 before lit is settled
An accident in the government printing
Office would cost more probably than
the proposed new building and the site
besides CARL ScHoFIELD M
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-09-23
We HAVE: CURED I'll

81 LAME BACK-KlDEEYD IsEASE.
Delauo. Mi nesota. Aug s., II 92.
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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07
Coloring Reports Sent Out.

New York, Feb. 3.-The news brought
to this city today by the Havana
steamer was cheering for the friends
of Cuban liberty.
The letters of the secret agents of
the revolutionary party in Havana say
the situation is a most critical one, and
no one recognizes this fact better than
the Spaniards. The excitement in Ha-
vana is increased by the fact that the
Government does not allow any news
to be printed except that given out
from the official bureau. Spaniards as
well as Cubans know the better part of
the news given out is fabricated.
The correspondent then goes on to
detail several engagements, in one Of
which a whole troop of 300 Spaniards
were annihilated The news given out,
however, was a tremendous Spanish
victory.
"On the whole, everything looks very
bad for the Spaniards. Pay no atten-
ton to the cable dispatches in regard
to the movements of Gen. Gomez and
Gen. Maceo. ] know for a certainty
that they have been operating with en-
tire freedom, and that they have re-
NAMED in Havana and Pinar del Rio
because they are not in the least afraid
of being worsted by the Spaniards
In another letter it is stated that the
commercial situation in Havana is
critical Business is paralyzed and large
commercial houses are dismissing all
of their employees. Business men are
anxious that the trouble should be end
ed, one way or the other, without loss
of time
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07
LATEST NEWS FRqM CUBA
Insurgent Leaders Effect a
Junction.
Report of Barbarous Cruelties of
the Spanish Troops-The Exodus
Grows in Volume-Story that the
Hawkins" Was not Lost-Sugar
Mills Working Under Military
Protection, at Heavy Expense.

New York, Feb. ga dispatch to the
World from Havana says:
Maxine Gomez, accompanied by 1000
mounted men, succeeded late Thursday
in recrossing the Trocha or military
line established by the Sapniards be-
tween Havana and Batabano. He
crossed a few miles south of BeJucan,
near Buena Ventura, which is ABOUT
ten miles north of Quivican- AT the
same time he destroyed small cul-
vert, tore up the railroad tracks, cut
the telegraph wires and crippled the
section of railroad between Rincon ana
QuiVican. People wonder now Gomez
evaded the Spanish columns, ana now
it was possible for him to practicalIy
cut through the wall Of men OF Wnlcn
the Spanish Generals expect so mucn.
At the very time Gomez played this
trick on the Spanish guard along the
Troca Gen. Marin, the acting governor
General of Cuba, who had left Havana,
the same day at the head OF the best
equipped force put in the field during
the present rebellion, was slumDerlnS
quietly. surrounded by his troops, at
San Antonio de Los Banos, about ten
miles east of Guanajay. While Gomez
was coming east and approaching the
trocha. Cen Marin and his troops were
going west and a train from Rincon
toward Guanajay. Gomez rounte OF
march was parallel with the rallroao
used by Marin and not more than from
Yet they did not learn until the follow
ing morning CFriday) that Gomez was
in the east again. The first intimatlon
received here was by telegram from
Guivican.
An exceedingly large number OF peo-
pie have been leaving Cuba in the past
fortnight, and it seems as II the exc
dus has only just begun. Every steam
err leaving Havana carries hundreds or
families, not only to the United states,
but to Mexico, South America and
West India ports. Steamship agents
talk of putting on extra steamers TO
carry the passengers away.
Some sugar plantations in the eX-
IRENE eastern province of the island
are grinding All that are grinding are
doing so under strong military guard
and are compelled to feed the troops,
and the profits are very small. One or
two plantations, it is said, obtained
permission from Gomez to start their
machinery.
GOMEZ AND MACEO TOGETHER.
Key West, Fla, Feb. 3-[By mail
from Havana. 1-Gomez and Maceo
have met The meeting, it is said,
took place at a plantation near Arte-
misa, in the province of Pinar del RIO,
at the very time that Acting Governor
General Marin, with five columns, was
looking for the rebel chiefs only four
teen miles to the northward, near san
Antonio de Los Banos. 1t was sup
posed that the guarded railroad line
from Havana to Batabano would pre-
vent the meeting, but Gomez crossed
the line and Maceo, with compare
lively small part of his forces, made
quick march from the westermost point
of the island and kept his tryst.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07

indianapolis. Ind, Feb. 3.-Capt. John
K. Gowdy, chairman of the Republican
State committee, called on Gen. Harri-
son this evening by invitation, and the
ex-President handed him the appended
self-explanatory letter:
Hon. John K. GoWdy, Indianapolis, Ind !:
in view Of the resolutions passed by the
State Central committee at its recent
meeting, and Of the fact that the dele
gates to the National Republican conyen-
ton are soon to be chosen in this State
| have concluded that some statement
from me as to my wishes and purposes
should now be made to my InTiaua
to the public upon this matter, but scores
Of friends to whom I have talked and
many scores 10 whom I have written will
recognize in this expression the substance
Of what / have said 10 them. To every
one who has proposed TO promote my
never been an hour since I left the White
House that ! have felt wish to return to
il.
My Indiana friends have been most de-
voted and faithful, and I am their CRATE
full debtor The Republican party has
its Endorsement, and that is enough. /
think the voters Of our party are now en-
titled to have a new name. For the SEN
timent, great or small. that has been
manifested for my nomination, l am
grateful; and of that wider respect and
Misunderstanding party lines-which
have been shown me in so many ways, 1
am profoundly appreciatiVe.
I cannot consent that my name be pre-
sented to or used in the ST. Louis con-
vention, and must kindly ask my friends
to accept this as a sincere and final ex-
preston upon the subject.
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
Indianapolis, Feb 3. 1886.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07

Washington. Feb. 3.-The PostofFice
committee of the House has agreed to
report with some amendments Mr..
Sperry's bill to provide for delivery OF
letters in town and other places where
no free delivery exists. Whenever not
less than twenty persons who receive
their mail matter through the same
postoffice petition the postmaster at
such Office 20 do so, he is to appoint
carriers 10 deliver and collect the mail
from such persons. The carriers are to
receive from the persons to whom the
mail is delivered a compensation agreed
upon, and If no agreement is made
they may demand not exceeding l cent
for each letter They are to receive no
other compensation.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07
Watching a Suspected Vessel.

Perth Amboy, N. j., Feb. SIT is
reported here that the Spanish authori-
ties will make some movement against
the steamer Neptune" suspected of
being under the control of the Cuban
authorities Among those who visited
the ship yards of Hugh Ramsay Sun
day two men, evidently Spaniards, were
the most prominent. They went
through the yards several times and
gazed curiously at the Neptune"
which is in the dry-dock. They avoided
those who attempted to speak to them,
and did not talk to any of the other
visitors in the yard. Mr. Ramsay said
that the Neptune" was hauled into
the dry-dock Saturday to have her bot
tom scraped and painted. She would
probably remain on the dock until
Tuesday. Mr.. Ramsay said that he no
niced the two Spaniards in the yard.
The cases of guns which arrived here
~ the pennsylvania" viii, il is said,
Zoe placed on board the ship. Mr.. Ram
Say said that if any one attempted to
seize the steamer or prevent her de-
parture he could say or do nothing to
prevent it. 1t is reported here that the
federal authorities are watching the
Neptune" The steamer is still in
charge OF a Waterman, no crew or
commander having been on her since
she arrived at Perth Amboy.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07
Further Venezuelan Troubles.

New York. Feb. "a dispatch TO the
World from Caracas, Venezuela, says:
The trouble over the English railroad
between Guanta and Barcelona threat
ems to bring about a serious inter
national complication.
Superintendent White, who suspended
the service, refuses to obey the orders
of Minister of Public Works Bounal
Sierra to resume, and says he will await
instructions from London. The Minis
ter has imposed a fine of 800 a day
until trains shall be run. This compli-
cation has provoked bitter comment
here against Englishmen. The press
says that British action regarding con-
cessions in weaker countries is always
unjust and arrogant; that Great Britain
is quick TO claim damages and to en-
force them with warships when resist
ance is impossible, and is never willing
to comply with the law.
The press urges the Government TO
pay the railroad nothing under the
guaranty, which provides that the road
must transport 800 tons of coal from the
mines at Guanta before payment he
gins. At the time the railway ceased
operations 800 tons had been moved.
The spirit of the contract it is held.
however. demands that transportation
shall be continuous. The action Of the
Government imposing the 500 daily fine
has given great satisfaction here
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07
Stuff and Nonsense.

London. Feb. 3.-A representative of
the Associated Press saw United
States ambassador Bayard today in re-
gard to the motion that he be censured
for recent public utterances here, which
the House of Representatives will be
asked to adopt. Mr.. Bayard said that
as the matter had not yet been decided
by Congress, he thought it would be
unbecoming for him to express an opin-
ion on the subject.
Tonight. however. Mr.. Bayard said,
relative to a report circulated by a
news agency in the United States, that
he had authorized President Cleveland
to announce his resignation in the
event of a vote of censure passing the
House of Representatives at Washing
ton: Il deny any such statement with
indignation. l never dreamed of any
such a thing 1t is the utmost stuff
and nonsense"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07
Uhl Will be Nominated.

Detroit, Feb "a special to the
Free Press from Washington says:
President Cleveland will probably send
to the Senate tomorrow, or at the latest
on Wednesday. the name Of Hon. Ed
win F. Uhl of Michigan as ambassador
to Germany. The President has select
ed Mr.. Uhl from a field of prominent
public men, including Judge Lambert
Tree, ex-Minister to Belgium and Rus
STA, and Potter Palmer of Chicago. The
Assistant Secretary of States nominal
ton is the personal selection of the
President. He made an admirable Off
Ger of the State department, and is
very popular in Washington.
The President considered his nomina-
ton as the successor of Secretary Gres-
ham. and has now advanced the Secre-
tary to a higher post of duty.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07
No Surprise in Washington.

Washington. Feb. 3.-The announce
ment from Gen. Harrison that he will
not be a candidate for the nomination
for President did not cause great sur
prise here, for it had been openly stated
in washington that the announcement
Of his engagement to Mrs. Dimmick
will be followed by a statement declin-
ing TO permit his name to go before the
convention. 1t could not be learned by
whose authority this statement was
made, but it obtained free circulation
among public men. Owing to the hour
at which the news was received, it was
impossible to obtain general express
sion Of sentiment.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07
spofford,s SHORTAGE swells

Chicago. Jan. IA special to the
Times-Herald from Washington, D. c.,
says: AS the result of an investigation
into the accounts Of the State depart
nent. treasury experts have found a
greater deficiency than expected in the
accounts Of Librarian Spofford. The to-
tai deficiency 50 far discovered
amounts. it is said. to SCI. 900. and the
sum may be increased by the fnvesti-
gatiOn now being made into what is
known as the trust fund. AS the State
department, unde- the law, is not re-
quired to make any returns TO the
treasury for the money so obtained for
the trust fund. the investigation by
treasury experts is merely to let Sec
rotary Olney know where he stands.
The Secretary is determined upon
getting the facts. With this object in
view he has sent TO New York TO OBJ
tain two expert accountants. When
they reach Washington they viii begin
Z new investigation. The authorities
are uneasily anticipating the finding
of a deficiency which. added to the
$4,000 may swell the total to nearly
800 600
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07
Lively Times in Kentucky.

Frankfort. Ky. Feb. 3.-Politicians
are looking for lively times in Frank
fort during the week, as Senator OgiI-
vie Dem.). who was i'll. has arrived.
and 3eckham (Dem.), who was elected
Saturday from Nelson county to sue
coed Wilson. deceased, viii come to-
morrow This makes the Assembly
again tie on joint ballot. II is thought
the Republicans will act on the contests
of Dunlop from Lexington, and Wer-
ner, unseating two Democrats. and
elect Congressman Hunter to the Sen
atorship.
The BALLOT today resulted: Hunter IS,
Blackburn 46. scattering II; necessary
TO a choice, 81.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07

Boise, Ida, Feb. News reaches.
here that a nephew of Charles Balbach,-
owner Of the Homestake mine at Neal,
has been fatally injured by a cave-in.
No particulars of the accident are OBJ
tainable.
A special from Silver City states that
miners in the Morning Star mine have
driven Off Superintendent John Nugent
and taken possession. They claim a
large sum Is due them for wages, ana
they propose to take out ore and pay
themselves. h W Barry, the princf-
pal owner and manager, is in Denver,
negotiating for a mill to erect on the
property.
A letter was received by Attorney
General Parsons from the officials OF the
Blackfoot Land Office which caused
conmotion among the members Of the
State Board. It was to the effect that
the States entry of 66,430.44 acres of
land under the Carey act, to cover the
application of the American Falls
Power and Canal company's applica-
ton, had been rejected, for the reason
that the State had refused to pay the
fee Of 81 for each 100 acres, which fee
is the customary rate paid TO the Land
Office in cases Of ordinary State selec-
tons Of land. Immediately after the re-
ceipt of the letter, Attorney-GeneraI
Parsons wired Senator Shoup, making
inquiry about it. The following an
swer was received from Senator Shoup-
Under the present ruling Of the
Commissioner Of the General Land Of
fee. the State is not compelled to pay
50 at the local land office for selections
under the Carey act"
Communication was also had by wire
with the officials Of Wyoming and
Washington, and in each case it was
found the fee Of g had been paid with
out a protest. The State will appeal
from the decision of the Blackfoot Of
fioialS
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07

London. Jan. 2S.-The Chronicle this
morning has an editorial recalling the
success which attended President JEFF
ferson's sending a feet TO Algiers. and
advocates the great powers formally in
viting the United States to send fleet
TO Turkey.
THE mere sight Of such a formidable
display" says the Chronicle, would
suffice TO bring the Sultan TO his
senses"
If. however action were needed. the
Chronicle urges that the British fleet
should cooperate.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07
Allotment TO Uncompahgres.

Washington, Feb. Secretary Smith
has sent 20 the House certain papers
from the commission 20 allOt lands 10
the Uncompahgre Indians in Utah. It
seems from these papers. says the Sec
rotary. that there IS not within the Inn
its OF the JrncOmpahg reservation suf-
provide those Indians allotments. and
that even with the lands there the IN
dams viii not agree to take allotments
with the condition attached that they
should pay $.25 per acre therefor.
The Secretary thinks further negotia-
tons should be had with the Unccm-
pshgraas upon lines Indicated by the
Commissioner OF Indian Affairs.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07
ANOTHER STORY OF THE HAWK
ING

ms"
New York, Feb. "a dispatch from
Norfolk, Va, says:
In the minds of many persons it is
doubted whether the filibustering
steamer u. w. Hawkins" was really
wrecked. There is a possibility that
she may be at present near the Cuban
coast, ready to land her cargo of arms
and ammunition. The arrival here Of
the battleship Maine" and the state
ments Of many of her crew give color
to this. 1t is a fact that the "Maine's"
crew are of the opinion that the "Haw-
kins" has proceeded to Cuba, and those
on board of her not only succeeded in
deceiving the United States authorities,
but also the Spanish agents.
The belief is expressed that the
carried many Cuban sympathizers to
sea on several extra boats, and when
outside put them off with the under
standing that they would say the
Hawkins had gone to the bottom.
They knew that the authorities are
after them and they resorted TO this
trick to throw their pursuers off.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07
penounce German Demands.

New York. Jan. ga dispatch to
the World from Caracas says: The
press denounce the German demands
for the payment Of the railroad debt
and say it is the work of enemies Of
the Venezuelan Government to compli-
cate the situation. The demands VIII
be amicably arranged
Anti-English meetings are again be
ing held. The women OF Venezuela
have formed branches Of the society for
the defense Of the national territory.
and viii boycott all English household
goods.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07
OUR COAST DEFENSE.
Admiral Walker Before the Commit.
tee-How to Use 100000. 900.


Washington, Feb. 3.-Admiral Walker
appeared before the Committee on
Coast Defenses today and made an ex-
haustive statement on the subject of
Aoast defenses from a naval point of
wv. The Admiral stated that while
advocates the construction of a
roughly effective naval force he
recognizes the absolute necessity
md defenses. He considers one
of defense to be the complement
other, and both as necessary as
and artillery are to the army.
nS the land defense to be a ne
htyHas a means of protection to the
country by leaving the navy free to
Operate outside, and affording safe
places of refuge in case of the naval
forces being overmatched by a superior
fleet of the enemy. also TO afford the
means of repairing damages and OBJ
tanning supplies and coal under the
shelter and protection of the forts. He
our doclSyards could be destroyed and
our ships pursued into port and ami
Inflated by a superior fleet. He also ad-
vocates the building of battleships
rather than harbor defense vessels. as
being better adapted for general pur-
poses of attack and defense In reply
to a question, the Admiral stated that
were he in charge of the defense of
the country and had 800, 900 900 at his
disposal for that purpose, he would de-
vote $40, 000,0 900 to land defenses and
$50, 900, 900 for the navy. He also stated
that under present conditions Il would
be impossible for the navy to defend
our seaports and that it would be far
more economical to protect them with
land defenSeS than to create a sIlffi-
cient navy for that purpose.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07
Traasnrr Statement

Washington, Jan. 27.-To-day's state
ment of the condition of the treasury
shows: Available cash balance, s17s, 01s,-
SIG; gold reserve, S49, 733, $50
The sub-treasury at New York
today received a deposit of 81
000 900 in gold in exchange
pOsit of $1,000 600 in gold in exchange
for currency, and lost s131, 400 by with
drawals, which leaves the true amount
OF the gold reserve at $50 $50. BIB
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07
The Brazos river is still rising al ID

The Brazos river is still rising at Col
umbia. Tex. 1t rose fifteen feet in thir-
ty-SiX hours. and its current is equal
70 that OF a mountain stream. seven
vessels belonging to the Columbia
transportation company were swept
away. The river is out of its banks and
sweeping over the surrounding country
Near N5vasota, the Brazos and Nava-
sofa rivers have united and are twelve
miles wide. Two miles Of the Santa Fe
railroai track IS snhrnarrad
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-02-07

Washington, Feb. THE members OF
the Dawes Indian Commission were in
consultation with a subcommittee OF
the Senate Committee on Indian At
fairs today on the proposition to
change the existing form of govern
ment in the Indian Territory. The
commission submitted the draft of
bill for a Territorial form of govern
ment for the part OF the Territory &C.
cupied by the five civilized tribes. so
framed as to secure all rights of resi-
dents. and also placed the committee
in possession of facts bearing upon the
anomalous condition Of affairs in the
Territory. The subcommittee will use
this bill as the basis of a bill TO be
prepared by it and submitted to the
full committee.