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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-12

in one beautiful park So large did he
plan 1t that, out driving, he could drive
ten miles straight ahead without 60
ing off his own estates.
In getting so vast a piece Of prop
erty together many stream had 10 be
crossed, many mountains climbed,
and much surveying done. Acres upon
acres were added. as Mr.. Rockefeller
found new outlying pieceY Of property
that pleased him. At length, driving
over his lands, he found himself in pos
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-12
Rusineaa IL RuaIness.

Two passengers on a western train
became involved in political contro-
versy, which waxed 80 hot that one Of
them called the other a liar.
whats that? A llar?" and he was
on his feet in an instant.
"Yes, liar" was the emphatic re-
Spouse, "or my name isn't John Smith,
Vf Smithville."
what! The hardware merchant%
1.-THE same"
''Mr. Smith. I am delighted to meet
you. I represent Sharpedge & Co., Of
New York, and can show you line Of
samples that will make your hair curl"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-12

Phillis lin tears)-Mamma, my hus-
band has eloped with the cook. Where
shall go to find themH
Mamma-oh, wait about two weeks,
and then make tour Of the lntelli-
gence offices.
Phillis--Would / find him there?
Mamma--No; but she will turn up
there sooner or later II he doesn't treat
her any better than he did you.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-12
An Injured Innocent.

"Jedge, yoh honoh," said ErastuS
Pinkley, Use unjus'ly 'cused. warn't
playin' no policy"
"But you were found with policy
slips in your possession"
"Dem warn't no policy slips, Jedge,
ysh honoh. I was Jes' figgerln' out
how dc different states is gwine ter
20 next November"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-12
Why He was a Mouse.

Mrs. Nagleigh (angrily)-Are you .
man or are you mouse? That's what
want to know.
Mr.. Nagleigh (sOtto-voce)--I guess /
must be a mouse. / have evidently
IseE caught by cat.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-12
The Ruling Passion.

Gus-Jack, old boy, It breaks me all
up to tell you, but the doctors have de-
cided against you.
Jack very feebly)-What do they
say?
Gus-That you have only one chance
in hundred to get well.
Jack (who is an inveterate bettor)--
Egad! those are big odds. Go you fifty
that pull through.-Judge,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-12
A Contradiotorr statoment.

Yacht Captain-What do you make
her out. mate?
Mate-An excursion boat literally
black with passengers, but with few
people on board.
Yacht Captain-What do you meanH
Mate-It's a colOred excursion. Sect
Judge.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-12
London and the Greater New York.

A recent cersus makes the population
of the administrative district Of Lon
don, 4,421, 492 and Of the suburban belt
of the metropolis 1885, 21, making q
total Of 6,177,913. The population Of
Greater New York is estimated at about
100000; its area is S59 S-4 square
miles. The nearly twice as many In
habltants of Greater London are spread
out over 68S 1-S miles.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-12
Then He Was sorry.

Mrs. Burdock- That man Gale Is abb
solutely worthless. His wife toid me
they did not have a stick Of wood on
the place.
Burdock-And we have two cordB.
That is the difference between him and
me.
Mrs. Burdock- you had better
20 out and split the difference.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-12
just So.

Sunday School Teacher-How did the
giant Goliath pass into unconscious.
ness?
Johnnle--David rocked him to sleep
Judge.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-12
Ina Humorous Way.

She-Miss Homely makes herself rid
iculous by being frightened every time
there is thunder storm.
He-Why SO?
She-Because there has to be some
attraction, even for lightning.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-12
THEY DEFY CROESUS.
PROPERTY OWNERS WHO WON'T
SELL AT ANY PRICE.
Some Famous Cottages - Occupants
Pleased to Have AInllonaires for Neigh
bors-GeOrge Vanderbilt and Other Men
OF Wealth Make Offers In Vain.
Special Letter.

Rockefeller bought
those miles around
Tarrytown, placing
his titles over the
country that runs
along the most pic
turesque part of
the Hudson, he
planned placing a
fence around it all
and inclosing all
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-12

Ethel--Fred and 1 are to be partner
for life.
Maude-of course you'll be the senig
Rartner.-Truth.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-11-12

Policeman--Come now, run along,
you've been hanging round here all
the morning!
Boy-See here, a man wot wears 8
belt o. your size can't cut no ice by be-
ing sassy. Where'd yer be II wus to
butt yer in the stummick wild all me
might an den run-eh?
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1896-03-05

JEFESIDEI PERSONAL
DIRECTOR GERENE Don Jose Roig Colomer.
SEcRErARIo LETRADo Don S0IUGdor FuIlados0 q Mr. :
CONSEJEROS RESIDENTES EN-
.s..~..... LA CAPITAL.
Don Jose T. StEvG. Don Fsdel Guillernety.
;, GuiIleymo K6rber ., Fernando Lopez TWero.
;. Rotae! Fabidrs. ,, Ludeoig Dwp1oce
Don MonWeI L0NaeIe.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1896-03-05
DEP0sITOs

Recibe diE1ero en-
cuenta corriente a la
vista, con el interes
recfproco de 2 p E
annual.
Las imposiciones
a plazo flo deven-
gan :
q 3 meses ell 3
p 3 annual.
a 6 meses ell 81
pS anual.
4 mas de Z me.
ses el 4p & anual.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1896-03-05
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Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-19
PRUDENT BEYOND HIS TASTE
General Weyler Complains Bitterly of His
Enforced Position.
HAMPERED BY THE AMERICAN INTEREST
Freely Expresses His Disgust at the
Circumscribcd Course Open to
Him Pending the Belliger-
ency Discussion.

Copyright. 1896 by Press Publishing Company
MADRID, March 1S.-(New York World
Cablegram-Special Telegram )-El impartial
this morning published serious intelligence
on the state of affairs in Cuba in a tele-
gram relating to declarations by General
Weyler made to its correspondent in Ha-
vana. General Weyler considers himself
obliged to proceed with excessive prudence
until the question Of Cuban beligerency,
mooted by the American senator's, is decided.
General Weyler does not conceal his dis
gust at finding his liberty of action limited
by present circumstances, which embolden
the insurgents and prevent the troops from
chastising them properly. The attitude Of
the American congress is disturbing the
course of war, and 1t is well known that
from all parts Of the island, and even from
Havana, people are constantly going to re-
inforce the ranks of the insurgents owing to
hope OF the recognition of belligerency.
Weyler does not attach much Importance
to Maceo's raid across the province Of
Havana to Pinar del Rio, as he deems it only
part of the insurgents system of never ac-
ceptfng battle, but always electing for desul-
tory guerilla warfare. General Weyler
says that far from despairing of his final
success In his campaign, he believes in 1t
with enthusiasm, and what proves his belief
In his ultimate triumph 10 the determination
he displays in combining operations, as all
know who surround him. General Weyler
complains bitterly Of the visible impatience
shown In Spain, because the conflict with the
United States obliges him to show excessive
prudence. The correspondent of El impartial
telegraphs that he believes Weyler would
resign IL the question of the recognition Of
belligerency and the difficulties of Cuban
elections disturbed his warlike policy.
The declarations of General Weyler
caused an unpleasant sensation at Madrid.
Most papers show much displeasure because
the American senatorial debate is 50 pro-
longed, and they express the opinion that it
would be better for Spain to know at once
and for all the final decision of congress
The Ir.nc,ral papers Of Madrid say Spain finds
consolation in the warm demonstrations of
sympathy which several panish-American
governments, and especially President Crespo
of Venezuela, in a recent message, have
shown toward her in her conflict with Cuba
and the United States.
In a council Of ministers last night the
ministers of war and marine stated that
arrangements had been completed for sending
$4,000 more men to Cuba in April, if Weyler
requests them, and for the organization of
coaling stations in the West Indies and
Canary islands for the Spanish squadron and
that transatlantic steamers are being rapidly
fitted out in CadiZ, Ferrol and Cartagena
for service on the coasts Of Cuba
HOUGHTON
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-19
EXPLOSION IN POWDER FACTORY
Five Men Killed and Many Others
SeriOnalY Iniurel


Seriously Injured.
KINGSTON, N. Y, March 1S-A terrific
explosion occurred at the Laflin-Rand pow
der mill at Rifton today Rifton is about
six miles from this city and yet the force of
the explosion which was closely followed by
second explosion, was plainly felt here.
Five men were killed and several others
badly injured. The dead are: Ellis Peter
sen, John Jones, Emery Decker, Norman
Decker, Solomon Smalley
About fifty men were employed at the mill
and many of them were hurt, although at
present it is not known how serious the in
juries may be. 1t was a few minutes after
II o'clock when the calamity occurred. The
glazer and dry house went up, shattered to
atoms, with the terrible force of the ex-
plosion. Only five men were engaged at
work In that department and those were the
five men who were killed. What caused the
explosion will never be known. Almost i'm
medately an adjoining building took fire
and was blown to pieces. The terrified work.
men tried to reach places Of safety, but many
OF them were struck by flying timbers. The
entire surrounding village was shaken all
the windows for miles around were broken
and the buildings close to the powder mills
tottered as though they would fall The
scene was one of great excitement and, to
ing those which had been wrecked caught
fire. These were badly damaged before the
fire could be extinguished. In all 10000
pounds of powder was destroyed and the
loss to the company Is placed at 100000. or
the men killed all were married except Nor
man Decker Their bodies were frightfully
mutilated.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-19
PROPERTY IN MATANzAs BURNED.
Whnrves, Railroad bridges and stores
Among the LOsSes.

HAVANA, March 1S-The insurgents
have attacked the village of Camarioca,
province of Matanzas, but they were re-
pulsed with a loss of four killed. In re-
treating they burned two wharves and the
adjoining warehouses, plunderei and burned
a dry goods store and committed other dep
relations. Near Bollendron the same band
OF insurgents burned a railroad bridge and
destroyed by fire number OF helds
at Vista, Hermosa, near Sabanilla, and
about the village OF Guadaloupe and the
tcwn Of Alonzo Rojas.
lawyer named Jacinto Figaroa has
been arrested at pinar del Rio on the charge
of plotting with the insurgents. guam
tty Of ammunition was found In his house.
The editor Of La Republica has been ar
rested on a political charge.
The military mayor OF Mariana. the Mar
quis Cerevera has been relieved by Cap
tain General Weyler, who set at liberty
tho Puerto Padre and Gibarar prisoners
who were arrested without sufficient evil
dence OF their guilt. The men released will
be promptly assisted to return to their
homes.
Maceo. Maxine Gomez is encamped at the
plantation Of Morenita. near Guira Meiena,
In Havana province.
The insurgents have burned the splendid
plantation houses and machinery of San
Leon. The important village OF San An
tonic de Las Vegas has been plundered
and burned, with the exception OF fifteen
houses. Two fields OF the plantation Of To-
ledo have also been burned
The troops have captured En- Femie Cam
pos, who was Maceos cook. He was sick.
and Is now at the military hospital.
The gendarnies captured Alexandra An
dres Borlon near Mariana at the moment he
was about 10 join the insurgents.
The Produce exchange here has adopted
a resolution to telegraph to Senator Hale.
thanking him for his attitude on the sub
ject OF Cuban beligerency. Over 200 sig
natures OF prominent merchants have been
attached to the telegram
report from Colonel Gaibis says his
column caused Gomez a loss OF sixty men
near the river Palma, In Matanzas. La
Cret and other insurgent leaders. with a
following Of 1900. are encamped on the
plantation of Magote. Matanxas.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-19
READY TO GO BACK TO THE souDAN.
seventeen Years OF Captivity Has Not
weaned slntin Pashn.

CAIRO, March 18-Sir H. II. Kitchener,
the brigadier general in command of the
Egyptian forces, has been definitely ap-
pointed TO command the British-Egyptian
expedition, which will advance on April 1
on Wady-Halfa, up the Nile and toward
Dongola. slatin Pasha, formerly an officer
OF the Austrian and Egyptian armies, and
who recently escaped from omdurman,
after having been nearly seventeen years in
captivity in the Soudan will take part in
the expedition. There are few men who are
better able to assist the British expedition
airy forces than Slatin Pasha. He went to
the Soudan in 1876-1S77 as a traveller, and at
the end OF the latter year was appointed in
spector general OF the forces by General
Gordon, an old friend OF his. Later he was
appointed governor of Western Darfur by
the then khedlve, Tewfk Pasha. While oc-
cupying that post he fought twenty-eeven
battles against the Mahdlsts and lost the
greater part of his troops and almost all his
ammunition He was cut Off from COM
munication with Khartoum and Ell Obeid,
and was eventually forced to surrender. In
one battle he went out against the forces of
the Mahdi with 10000 men, and being sud
denly attacked. in less than half an hour he
had only 900 left. Yet with these few men
he managed to retreat with his wounded.
After the fall Of Khartoum, having been
eight months in chains and nearly starved,
he was released by the khalifa on condition
that he would never leave his presence, and
was lodged in house next to the khalifas
residence.
The story OF his escape is full Of interest.
Satin Pasha says that the khalfa, in spite
Of reverses during the recent years Is still
very powerful and that at Omdurman,
where the khallfas court and principal gar
rison Is housed, there are about 400, 900 per-
sons Strong garrisons are also maintained
at other places and especially at Dongola,
where 1t is possible the dervishes may mus
ter 10000 men. The khalifa manufactures
his own ammunition and has a quantity of
machine guns and plenty of rifles similar to
those used by the Egyptian troops. In fact,
thousands of them have been captured in
hattla
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-19
Leaves Most All to the widow.

NEW YORK, March 1S.-The will of
Henry c. Bowen was filed for probate today.
It gives to his widow four-fifths of his prop
erty real and personal, which after her
death. shall become part of his residuary
estate The independent and all the presses
executors in trust, with direction not to sell
them during the life of his widow, but with
course be deemed desirable. The income
from this paper property is to be divided
equally between his widow and children
during the life of the former, and upon her
death. the Independent. his residence in
Brooklyn, his farm. called Plain Hill,
tate, is to be divided between his children
or their representatives in equal shares.
His widow and his sons, Edward. Clarence
will and trustees OF the trusts created by
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-19
wEYLER MAY BE FORCED TO QUIT
n.'. n,.'.' .s,.s,. o""

Difficulties Encountered in Cubn
Greater Than Anticipated.
MADRID, March 1S.-In an interview with
General Weyler, published here, the captain
general is quoted expressing great sur
prise at the charges made against him in the
United States, in view of his great
prudence, pending the settlement of the ques-
tion of belligerency. General Weyler is also
credited with having said the attitude of
congress stops the normal development Of the
war. Continuing, the interview says, that
General Weyler says that numbers. of people
are joining the insurgents from all parts Of
Cuba and from the capital, because they
hope they will be recognized as belligerents
The Spanish soldiers, the captain general is
said to have added, are fighting herocally,
and 1t is impossible to ask them to do more.
In conclusion, Weyler is said to have related
that he is confident of the eventual success
Of the Spanish cause but the Contradictory
demands of prudence and extreme measures
combined with the difficulties arising from
the question of belligerency, and the cleo
tions may compel him to resign"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-19
DEBATE ON THE NAVAL ESTIMATES.
Government Declares IL Necessary to
Protect German Interests.

Government Declares IL Necessary to
Protect German Interests.
BERLIN, March 1S.-The naval estimates
were discussed In the Relchstag today and
the minister for foreign affairs, Baron Mar
schal Won Bieberstein, made speech, during
the course of which he defended the proposed
increase in the strength of the German
navy, asserting It was necessary to do so in
order to meet the widening interest of Ger
many. He explained that the government
had intention of straying into policy of
adventure, and assured the house the ne
cessity for additional naval protection was
experienced during the recent masZacres in
Asia Mnor, and also during the events
which recently occurred in South Africa,
South America and Central America. In
conversation, the minister for foreign affairs
said that by increasing the strength of the
German fleet, the house would secure the
preservation of the German character in
thousands of countrymen, as 1t would
appeal to them by granting powerful pro-
tecton
Herr Bebel said these "boundless naval
schemes originated with the emperor and
with Baron Seuden Biren, the chief Of the
cabinet The discussion was then adjourned
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-19
Movements of ocean steamers, Mar. Is

AT sonthampton--Arrlyed' from
New York, for Bremen.
At New York--Arrived-- --Wes;ernland,
from Antwerp.
At New k-Arr!yed---Teutonlc, from
Liverpool Sailed-Patria. for Marseiles;
GermaDic. for Liverpool; st, Paul. for South
ampton; Kenslngt0n, for Antwerp
At Booene-Arrlyed-Spa from
New York for Rotterdam.
At Southampion-Ar Louis, from
New York. Sailed -Al!er, from Bremen, for
New York.
At na-Arrlyed-Fuerst Bismarck
from New York from ports on cruise.
At Marseilles--Arriyed-- Britannia, from
New York.
AT iyerpool--Arriyed--w from
Philadelphia. Salled-Belgeland, for Phila-
delpha; Britannia for New York.
At Glasgow-Sa -Sailed-GTecian, for Halifax
At New york-sailsd- 'Alsatia. for Medit.
erranean porls.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-19
Intense Alarm in Egypt.

LONDON, March 1S.-A dispatch to the
Globe from Cairo says that the statement
of the under secretary Of state for foreign
affairs. Mr.. George N. Curzon, in the House
of Commons Monday last regarding the
activity of the dervishes in and about Dom
gola and the danger with which Egypt
is threatened, has caused sensation there.
1t is further stated that considerable sur
prise is expressed at the gravity of the
situation, which is now more fully realized;
and in the opinion Of the authorities more
British troops are urgently required in
Egypt The dispatch adds that strong hopes
are expressed everywhere that Great Britain
will rise properly to the emergency.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-19
ANY OLD AMERICAN WILL DO.

Catnlnns Go After II Barber who Hap
pens to Hail from South America.
Copyright, 1896 by Press Publishing Company
BARCELONA, March 1S.-(New York
World Cablegram-Specal Telegram.)-A ru-
NOR was ahoat today that Captain General
Weyler will be recalled from Cuba.
There was a slight disturbance here last
night. A barber shop was attacked because
of a sign In the window that he was an
American barber. 1t happened that he is a
South American.
The great drouth is on again, and the
heat is oppressive.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-19
Agitation for Canadian Freedom.

WINDSOR, Ont, March 1s.y-The agitation
set going for the independence of Canada is
increasing The most formidable move thus
far 10 the publication over the signature of
Alex LaForge in La Progress, the only
French paper in western Ontario, of state
ment which concludes as follows: Let,
then, all true Canadians who love their coun-
try join hands to overthrow the corrupt
oligarchy that has betrayed itsand them and
change our government from a degrading
colonial dependency to free; prosperous and
independent Canadian republic"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-19

CAIRO, March 1S-The khedlve today
witnessed the departure of the Egyptian bat
talon for the front. He bade cordial fare
we'll to the officers of the battalion. The
reserves are arriving at Cairo. and the new
Soudanese battalions are forming. Colonel
Hunter, with a strong advance guard, will
proceed Immediately to Akashen, which will
be strongly fortified. The Arab Anglophobe
press violently attack the expedition and
accuse Lord Salisbury and Mr.. Curzon, who
made the statement of the purpose of the
expedition In the House VI Commons Of
falsahonds
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-19
Dervishes Ready for the Struggle.
LONDON, March 1S.-A dispatch from

Cairo to the Times says the dervish force
at Dongola is estimated at 10000 cavalry.
camel men and spearsmen, with a number
of Soudanese riiemen. The dervishes have
also advanced a post to Suarta, 100 miles
south Of the Egyptian frontier, consisting
Of from 1000 to 5000 men. who are prob
ably picked fighting men. 1t will, there
fore, be necessary to maintain strong de-
fensive position along the lines of COM
munication. Some weeks must elapse be-
fore the preparations are completed for the
final start from Wady-Halfa
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-19
ItaIy's Gratitude 10 England.

ROME, March 1S.--The Italian govern
ment has instructed General Ferrero, the
Italian ambassador at London, to express
to the government of Great Britain the
lively satisfaction felt by Italy at the very
cordial language Of the British under sec
retary OF state for foreign affairs, Mr..
George N. Curzon. in the House Of Com
mons on Monday last, in referring TO the
projected campaign against the dervishes,
to the Italian army, and to the friendship
felt by Great Britain for Italy.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-19
Joc,.son and WaIIinr.s cnse

CINCINNATI. March 1S.-The attorneys
of Jackson and Walling have been with
them at the jail in Newport today. On
Thursday the attorneys of both sides will
appear before Judge Helm. when the date
for trial will be fixed; the commonwealth
defense for sixty days In which to prepare
for the trial. 1t is thought that the trial
will begin about the middle of April. There
is no excitement at Newport and the au-
thorities are confident that the law will
be allowed to take its course without any
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-19
READY FOR A RAID ON KAssALA.
Dervishes Now Only Few Hours
March from the City.

March from the City.
ROME, March ia dispatch from
Massowah this morning says that Cen
eral Baldissera, the Italian commander
in-ch.ef, has ordered all non-combatants
to leave Kassala by the next caravan,
as the Italian military commander there
has expressed the opinion that their
withdrawal will enable the garrison to hold
out until the Atbara river rises in July.
Special Cairo dispatches today say that
serious disturbances are made daily at Bey-
rout 1t is added that $4,000 armed Chris
tians have paraded the streets, warning
the Moslcms to be ready to protect them
selves against aggression.
The Popolo Romano has dispatch from
Massowah which says the dervishes are
within two hours Of Kassala and are await
ing Osman Digma's arrival before attacking.
Communications with Adigrat have been cut
off. General Baldissera's endeavors to restore
negotiations with the Abyssinian negus,
Menelik, continue.