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The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-31
TURNING POINT IN HISTORY.
st. Petersburg Press Expects Much
From the Cars ManifestO


st. Petersburg Press Expects Much
From the Cznrs Manifesto.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 30.-The news
papers here declare that the cars mani
festO Will probably constitute a turning
point in history. The Novosti says:
1T stands to reason that the disarmament
question cannot be solved without a preyi-
Gus removal Of the causes for the arma-
ments. The conference must accurately de-
termine the respective presentations Of the
nations and propose means for peaceful
arrangement, and it may come to pass that
at the close of the 10Th century a liquida ton
may be affected of the International policies
which are SO prolific in troubles and dang
ers.''
The Novo Vremya says "All true
friends of peace are, naturally, of the side
of Russia; but it is impossible to guarantee
that some of the western cabinets will not
raise objections promoted by the fact that
the armed peace which has existed since
1871 is the main source Of their interna tional
strength
Sviet says: IF all the powers accent
Russia's proposal with the same earnest
ness with which it was made the dawn Of
the goth century will see the idea of uni
versal peace triumphant over that of un-
rest and dscord."
The Viedomosti expresses the opinion
that the note Of the ear is essentially an
attempt to Introduce the element of trust
into International relatons.'' adding, who
ever believes in the creative power of ideas
propoundeu with conviction and clearness
must rejoice that the note brings new
and beneficent course into the worlds life
and groups anew the participants in that
life.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-31

i'll when they started. Seven men were
starved to death on the passage, and three
more in the harbor here before they could
be landed. because the ship left Santiago
without proper food or supplies for the
sick or anything else but the regular army
rations. salt horse. sow belly and
shingles as the soldiers call the corn beef,
salted pork and hardtack, which the sick
were unable to eat
When the Sth Ohio-the presidents own
landed from the Mohawk 800 were reported
sick and were carried in ambulances to the
hospital, but it was soon discovered that
10 Of them were only suffering for food
and as soon as they had drunk a glass Of
milk or two and had got something whole
some in their stomachs they were able to
go to their camp. If the vessel had been
detained three four days more the Sth
Ohio would have lost 100 men from star
walton, for many of them had been i'll with
fever and their stomachs rejected the only
food that was provided for them.
DR.. Philip Reig, of Toledo, Ohio, who
came up on the Olivette, has been guilty
of ''insubordina ton and has told his ex-
perience in defiance of the military and
medical authorities. 1t is seldom that you
can get surgeon to talk. Their esprit
de corps and pride in their profession pre-
vent them. The officers are also extremely
reticent and it is with the greatest diff
ficulty that you can get them to admit
that anything is wrong. Some are loyal
to then superiors and to the traditional
honor oc the army that they defend the
service against the outrages from which
it is manifest they themselves are suffer-
ing. 1t is an exhibition Of loyalty that de-
serves commendation. Others promise that
they will make statements when they are
mustered out, but as long as they wear
uniforms they will obey the regulations.
l saw captain of the 22d infantry so weak
that he could scarcely get to the train that
was to take him to his home in Michigan.
When he was seated in the sleeping car
asked him if 1 could do anything to make
him comfortable. aYe.s-.
IF you could get me glass of milk,
he said, Il would be under everlasting OBJ
legations to you; 1 haven't eaten anything
today" The milk came promptly and then
1 asked him some questions about his jour-
ney home on the transport. He admitted
that he went for four days without a
on the ship that he could eat except a
little corn starch that was exhausted the
first day. Then they crushed some hard
tack for him and soaked 1t in matted milk.
That tasted very good but there were only
a few cans Of milk on board, not half
enough to go around. After it was gone
there was absolutely nothing in the way
Of food on that ship except meats in the
brine, few potatoes and some hard bread
AND yet this brave man was patient and
loyal enough to apologize fer those who
were responsible for his suffering. Dr.
Reig, however has talked out boldly. He
says that he was "the only surgeon work.
ing on the Olivette and had no medicines
for fever patients. All / could do was to
not the proper kind. When we reached
Boston many had died of exhaustion.
do not know who was to blame for loading
the transport in such a manner"
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-31
talk OF. THE DAY
WASHINGTON is AGOG OVER THE
CZAR'S PROCLAMATION,
Omcials Inclined to. Think 1t Imprac.
tic0b1c-Armies IpdispensabIe to
European Government.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30.-The universal
peace proposition of the car of Russia was
the talk of the day in Washington yes.er-
day.
Officials very near to the administration
think they perceive a deeply concealed pur-
pose beneath the ideal millennium as pro-
posed as Russia's ruler A state department
officer said yesterday afternoon:
Il think the purpose of the great lations
Of Europe just now is to discourage, if pos
sible. any additions to the armies and navies
of America. They view with wonder what
we have accomplished very recently and
cannot conceive what We may be able to
accomplish when our army and navy is
raised to a sufficient force.
"Of course, every well posted person
knows that it is utter nonsense to talk a bout
disbanding any army in. Europe.
1T is a fact that the police functions Of
the army alone have prevented an uprising
in the cars own domain Of sufficient pro-
portions to threaten his dynasty, il not to
overthrow the monarchy itself Disarm and
disband the Russian army and there would
be revolution. Nhilism is a force that
would leaven the whole Russian empire in a
year, in the absence Of constant repression
exercised by the army.
How long would the sultan Of Turkey be
able to hold his empire together, especially
along the Asiatic frontier, if he should dis
band his army? In my opinion it would be
split into score Of minor states within six
months.
Loo at the conditions in France Abolish
the French army and you would abolish the
republic. The royalists have been kept in re-
straint solely because they could not cope
with the army. Take away the restraining
force and within a year you would find the
royalists intrenched at Versailles
If Spain should dismiss her army and
throw their munitions Of war into the sea.
the Carlists would take possession of the
throne instanter, for only the army has pre-
vented them thus far from unseating the
little boy who now wields the sceptre,
Italy is nearly ripe for republican form
of government and the conditions would be-
come fully ripe within a year after the dis
armament was accomplished. And the rev.
olution may come at any time, army or no
army.
Does anybody suppose that England
would be able to hold India without armies
or ships?'
The official who made the statement is
close to President Mckinley.
JOHNSON.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-31
OF INTEREST TO SPAIN.
She Sees in Proposed Disa rmament
Hope for Her Future.

MADRID. Aug. 3l.-The impartial re-
ferring to the cars peace note, expresses
the belief that his majesty's announcement
can hardly come from a mere dreamer 1t
adds:
Reflection convnces us that it was only
issued after consultation with President
Faure and Emperor William, and that it
foreshadows a period of great diplomatic
activity
In conclusion the Impartial says: I'VE
urge Spain to pay close attention to the
matter. assuredly Spain is not the power
least interested in it,
The Liberal is Of the opinion that the
cars object was to avert Threatening
rupture of views which prevail adding:
"The work of the Hispanola-Amerlcan COM
mission in Paris is hardly worthy Of men,
ton in comparison with the proposed con-
ference which ought to be attended by the
United States as well as Europe, for should
war break out and extend from the Medi-
terranean to the China sea, Spain must
awake in order to preserve the little she has
managed to save from the ruin"
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-31

responsible for the grow :: armaments
When a great power, he r, addresses
such proposals to othe Zthey will be
recognized everywhere : .serving most
serious consideration" =.
Inc Vossische Zeitr expresses the
opinion that importanf note does not
ne IN the proposal for Conference, but in
its conception.
The Post warmly recognizes the czar's
motives, which. 1t adds, must everywhere
arouse sympathy
The kreuz Zeitung says: mo one can yet
appreciate the real significance of the
note. Its bitter sweet reception in France
shows 1T will not meet with universal ap-
prevail"
according to the Hamburger Corre-
spondenZ, the note will remain forever an
lmperishable monument to the fame Of
Emperor Nikolas. Continuing, the paper
adds:
1T stands to reason that Germany well
comes the proposal in the most glad man
ner and is prepared to cooperate in the
sacred work.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-31
Do you know the reason WHY +

Do you know the reason why the
treasury notes Of 1862, 1863, and 1864
deprecated. as compared with gold?
You can obtain full and complete in
formation by sending 10 cents in stamps
to C. st. John Cole, Minneapolis, Mimi,
for a copy of "Cold Facts" The book
also contains very large amount of
valuable information which every read
er Of this paper should know. -
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-31
A PLENTY NOW
No Scarcity of Food for the Soldiers
Under Merritt's Command.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-Admiral Dewey
has informed the navy department that he
has an abundance Of supplies for the pres
ent needs Of his squadron. In dispatch
to the department he announces the ar
rival Of an Australian refrigerator ship with
fresh meats and other provisions.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-31
GEN. BOOTH TO THE CZAR.
Profoundly Pleased With the PrOpO-
sal for Universal Peace.

Profoundly Pleased With the PrOpO-
sal for Universal Peace.
LONDON, Aug. 30-Gen. William Booth,
of the Salvation Army, sent the following
telegram to Emperor Nicholas this after
noon:
May it please your majesty: 1 have
received with profound thankfulness to God
the news of your imperial majesty's wise.
beneficent and Christ-like pre- posal in favor
of universal peace. l cannot refrain from
assuring you of the admiration of Saliva
tionists in all parts OF the world, whose
PRAYERS will ascend to Almighty God for
your majesty and for the triumphs of those
principles of peace and righteousness after
which they are ever striving and which are
moving you to seek the true welfare of all
nations.
This great act of good will forever
add to the honor Of your majesty's name
and reign and country.
CO.ODER
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-31
Good Effect on Marke cts.

LONDON, Aug. 30.-The Times in it's fl
nanclal article this morning says:
THE cars circular has had a good effect
upon the markets, as indicating that there
is no immediate probability of war. Many
people remark the fact that the proposal
appears when Russia's power to borrow
freely Is almost ended and when she has
placed herself in positions in China and else
where which can be defended only at great
cost"
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-31
PREPARED TO COOPERATE.
Germany Welcomes the Proposition
the Car.

RERLIN. Aug. 3O.-The North German
Gazette. referring to the czar's peace con-
f. renee proposals, remarks:
"Our armaments were never intended for
selfish ends, but only for our own protec-
ton and for the maintenance of peace. We
are willing to give fair trial to another
method of attaining the object at a smaller
cCst.'
The National Zieung says: 1.-The czar and
his ministers have not deluded themselves
at the idea that they can rid the world
of the causes which for years have been
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-31
CONSUMPTION CURED

A Prominent Minister and Teacher Both Given
Up to Die, Were Cured
By the treatment. Names and addresses
given at the ST. Paul Medical and Surgical
Institute, Fifth and St. Peter streets, ST. Paul,
Mimi, where cured. This treatment given at
home. Bring or send this ad. and your case will
ebe assured rrofnp: atts1t:on.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-31
Camp WikOn Not to BE Abandoned,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30.-It is said at the
war department that there is no truth in
the report that Camp Wikoff, Montauk
Point is to be abandoned, either as a re-
suit of Secretary Alger's inspection or any
other account. Adjt.-Gen. Corbin says the
camp was established only as a place of
temporary detention for the troops return
ing from the fever infected districts OF
Cuba in order to avoid the possibility Of
the introduction of yellow fever.
1t was not intended as permanent camp
and will be abandoned when it has served
the special purpose for which it was es-
tablished. From present indications the
camp will be maintained there several
weeks yet. The troops will be ordered to
their home camps as soon as they are ready
to move or discharged from the service
after a two months furlough. 1t is esti-
mated that there are about 5000 troops
at the camp, including the regulars.
Secretary Alger will make another visit
to the camp in a few days in order to meet
the president there. He has telegraphed
Gen. Wheeler. commanding the camp.
that the president will probably arrive
there Saturday next, but that his visit
would be entirely informal, and that no
display or ceremony is expected.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-31

Read Bond and Industrial Slavery
and in direct legislation you will find
all reforms.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-31
(By Cable to The Tribune.)

LONDON Aug. 3O.-The Manila CORE,
spondent of the Times says:
The leading commercial men here have
signed memorial to Lord Salisbury urging
him to use his influence to prevent the
Spaniards from regaIning supremacy in the
Philippines.
admirable. The town since their Occupa-
tion has been wonderfully free from dis
turbance. Gen. Greene has been ordered to
return to Washington. He will sail with
Gen. Merritt"
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-31
STARVED TO DEATH.

Many Men Die En- Route From, Sa5ti-
ago From Lack of Food.
CAMP WIkOFF, Montauk Point, N Y,
Aug. 30.-Two more chapters have been
added to the volume of horrors for whici,
the war department will be held accounta-
BILE by the people. The transport Yucatan
arrived from Santiago with the 7th regu-
lar infantry on board and 200 Of them were
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-31

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3o.-The surgeon
general Of the army has received report
by mail from Lieut.. Col. Henry Lippincott,
chief surgeon of the army at Manila, which
gives a good account Of the troops then at
Manila. The report is month old, SO its
Importance is not very great. 1t says that
the health of troops on the voyage was ex-
cellent and that it has continued so in camp.
A hospital was established at Cavite in an
abandoned Spanish building, and other
buildings could be utilized if needed Some
of the troops were quartered in Spanish
buildings.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-31
(By Cable to The Tribune)

LONDON, Aug. 30.-The Hong Kong CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail says
The relations between the Americans and
the Filipinos are much strained in conse-
quence Of the collision at Cavite last We'd
nesday. The nsurgent general at Cavite
has been ordered to evacuate the place and
remove his troops two miles into the coun-
try in orcer to prevent further disturbances.
Gen. Aguinaldo says his chief purpose in
maintaining his army near the city was to be
prepared to cope with Spain in case America
left Manila to Spanish control" - ~
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-31

The Rings steal hundreds Of mill
ions annually from the People. One
tenth Of the plunder is used to con-
troll the daily press and buy up the
leaders Of the two old parties, to
darken intelligence and make the
voters poor, blind and incapable OF
self-defense. Strike before it il too
late.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-31

the OhicerA retaining their side arms
The officers and men after parole will
be permitted to return to Spain, the
United States assisting. II not nc
cepted, then assault unless in your
judgment an assault would fail. Con-
suit with Sampson and pursue such
ly agree upon. Matters should be
settled promptly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-06-28
church items.


A lawn party will be held by the Bap-
tist Young Peoples Union at an early
date
Services inst. James Catholic Church,
Charles Town, ON the 4th Sunday Of
each month, at 1890 a. m.
| Rev. L. R. Milbourne. pastor of the
Charles Town Baptist Church, will preach
at Halltown Tuesday night. July 5.
The Children of the King will hold a
lawn party at the Parish Building Thurs
day, June 80, beginning at 7 p. m. All
are cordially invited.
The Second Quarterly Meeting for JEFF
ferson Circuit, NJ. E. Church South. will
be held at Kabletown, June $3.50; Mid
dleway, July 16-17; Charles Town July IS.
The pastor will preach in the Baptist
church in Charles Town next Sunday
morning and night. The night sermon
will conclude the series on conversion. -
Rev. Thos. ]. Miller, of Fileyville, Va,
preached Sunday morning at Kabletown,
in the afternoon at Oakland, and at night
in the NJ. E. Church South in Charles
Town.
Services at st. Johns P. E. Church,
Nippon, 1st, end and 4th Sunday nights,
at o'clock-evening prayer and sermon.
Morning service every I'd Sunday, at IT
o'clock.
The ladies OF Hal1town and vicinity
will hold festival in the School-House at
that place on Friday and Saturday even
ings, July and 2. Proceeds for Sunday
School purposes.
The ladies of the Leetown Baptist Church
will hold festival, supperand refreshments
in the lawn of Mr.. j. p. Kearfott, near Kear-
neysville, on Friday and Saturday even
ings, sth 9th. Proceeds for benefit of the
church. The public are cordially invited.
During the summer there will be ser
vice in the chapel of the Good Shepherd,
Dufields, every Sunday at the usual
hour, $50 p. m. The Rector is enabled
to increase the number of services through
the assistance of Mr.. Edmund J. Lee,
candidate for the ministry, and at pres
ent student at the Theological Seminary
at Alexandria, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-06-28
FREE ADVICE no MEN

1t is rather early to talk about spring
clothing, but just want to put you on your
guard. Jefferson county is chuck full OF
so-called tailors to the trade. Grocery
stores, blacksmiths and even railroad
agents are in the business. The whole
thing in nut shell is, that they are tax
ing orders for ready made clothing, and
the man that places his order with them
is paying from three to five dollars more
for suit of ready-made clothes than he
could have one made to order for at c.
E. -Reininger's. He is making suits to
order from $1,000 up, and pants from
$3.50 up. Beware of the sweatshor
agents and see Reiiinger's assortments
of the latest novelties in suitings before
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-06-28
UncIe Ton,s cabin.

Though ever so old. Uncle Toms
Cabin loses none of its power to pro-
woke tears and laughter, as was demon
strated anew at Portland Theater last
evening. The good sized audience evinc-
ed satisfaction with the performances and
literally applauded the singing by the
quartette as well as the other specially
features.
Portland (Me.) Daily Press. Oct. 9th.
Mr.. John NJ. Marsteller, of Martins
burg, for many years master mechanic of
the Baltimore and Ohio shops in that
city, and brother-in-law of Mrs. A. E.
Marsteller of this place. died Friday,
aged 81 years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-06-28
n,ouwAvmEN ON WHEELS.

A wheelman of West 10th street, New
York. was attacked, robbed andleft sense
less by two highwaymen mounted on BIZ
cycles in Central Park. Repeated rob
berries by men mounted upon wheels have
appeared in the papers in various parts OF
the country. Those depredators of the
health, diseases of the kidneys and blad-
der, will likewise escape arrest, and Pur-
sue their atrocious career unchecked, UNI
less they are arrested by the potent in
PREVENTION of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
the finest diuretic, as we'll as tonic, known
to modern times. 1t is at the start that
disease is more readily overcome. The
use of the Bitters is followed by the hap
piest results in dyspepsia, liver complaint
and nervousness
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-06-28
Advertised Lettrs.

List of letters remaining in the Post
Oficeat Charles Town, Jefferson county,
w. Va, June IS, 1895:
Mrs. II. Bore, Mrs. Sarah F. Brown, Mr.,
James Bromley, Nj. w. NJ. Conley. Miss Flora
Dutrow, Joseph Kelly, Miss Rebecca Paine
Miss Josie Reeves, Kr. II. E. Ransom, Mr.. w
P. NJ. Stump, Mrs. Eddie Thomas, Mrs. Wears,
The above letters, if not called fo1
within fifteen days, will be sent to the
dead letter Office. Persons calling for
them will please say that they are ad.
vertised. GEO. H. FLAGG. P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-06-28

Mr.. Thomas ]. Kahn died at his resi-
dence in this place on Saturday last, of
consumption. aged nearly 50 years. The
deceased is survived by wife. He had
for a number of years served as cour-
ageous and reliable member of the Charles
Town police force, and was engaged in
that capacity as long as he was able to
perform police duty. Funeral services
were held in St. James Catholic Church
yesterday morning, Rev. Father Kelly
officiating at the mass, and We're largely
attended, the Independent Fire Com
pany, of which the deceased was mem
Der, being present in body. Interment
in Edge Hill Cemetery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-06-28

Mrs. Fellers, wife of Mr.. J. o. B. Eel,
lers, of this place, and daughter of Mr.
Samuel Barr, of the Zoar vicinity, died
at her late residence on Friday last, after
a lingering Illness leaving a husband and
one child. She was consistent member
of the Baptist church, and funeral ser
vices were held in that church on Sun
day morning, conducted by Rev. L. r.
Milbourne. Interment in Edge Hill
Cemetery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-06-28

Mr.. ]. w. Kyle has under him an ex-
perienced electrician who will put in
electric door bells or furnish anything in
the electrical line on short notice. Hei
also agent for all Kinds of bicycle re
pairs. 1t costs nothing extra to order by
wire. For particulars call at Western
Union Telegraph Office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-06-28
Enjoy Your Fourth of July on B. & o

The Baltimore & Ohio R R. will sell
excursion tickets to and from all points
east of the Ohio River, within radious
of 200 miles Cbut not to and from stations
east of Baltimore. Md for all trains
July I'd, sd and 4th, valid for return pas
sage until July 5th, inclusive. at GREAT
LY REDUCED RATES.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-06-28
THE noDERN BEAUTY

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with
plenty of exercise in the open air. Her
form glows with health and her face
blooms with its beauty. If her system
needs the cleansing action of laxative
remedy, she uses the gentle and pleasant
Syrup of Figs, made by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.