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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-05-12
THE ACT OF AN ENEMY.

Illinois Militiamen Narrowly Escape Being
Blown to Pieces by Package OF Dyna-
mite.
Springfield, ILL.,, May 4. Experts
who have examined the contents of a
package found in one of the company's
boxes of the Third infantry, Illinois
national guard, pronounce it undoubt-
sdly dynamite. A rigid examination
was made yesterday of all equipment
and baggage in the exposition build
ing, where the regiment is quartered,
but nothing else suspicious was discov-
cred.
Investigation has so far disclosed no
clew as to the identity of the person
who placed the internal thing. Be-
sides the Third infantry, the Sixth
regiment is also quartered in the
building, 1000 men in all. Many Of
the men believe they narrowly escaped
the fate Of the sailors of the Maine.
Gen. Barkley, commanding the camp,
held q conference with his officers re-
garding the matter. As result of the
conference guards have been placed at
every door and other entrance to the
buildings, and only persons having
passes are allowed to enter.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-05-12

Get you a permanent home.
You can do it with ease if you
go to the New South for it.
Land along the QUEEN CERES
CENT ROUTE So to SIS an acre,
and on easy terms. Schools
and churches, hospitable neigh
bors. No sunstrokes, no bliz-
yards. Grass grows green ten
months in the year. We will
send you descriptive books,
maps, &C., free on application.
Homeseekers' tickets South
twice a month at greatly re-
duced rates.
Write for information to W. O. RINE.
ARSON, G. P. A., Cincinnati, O., or to O.
w. EELL, D. P. A., 4th and Race streets,
Cincinnati, o.
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IN DESPERATE STRAITS.
Thousands of Havana's Residents are II
Danger of Troops In Easteri
Cuba are Also I'm u Bad Way.

Thousands of Havana's Residents are in
Danger of Starvation-TrOOps In Eastern
Cuba are Also I'm Bad Way.
Key West, May 6.-The mail bags on
the Spanish steamer Argonaut, which
was brought in by the Marblehead on
Wednesday, may prove a most impor-
tant capture. There were 10 in all.
They contained mail both to and from
Havana. One letter from Havana, un-
der date of April 26, spoke of suffering
among the poorer classes of the popu-
lation, who were entirely without
means of support. The writer himself
said he did not known where he was to
get his dinner. Another letter spoke
of suffering, but apparently the gov
ernment had fair amount of supplies
for the soldiers. A large amount Of
rice had been imported by speculators
who foresaw the blockade and placed
it in a warehouse. Blanco was ex-
pected to seize this rice. The Argonaut
had a cargo chiefly of provisions in-
tended for Havana.
The mail taken showed that the con-
dition of the Spanish in eastern Cuba
was desperate. They were then on
the point of yielding some of the
smaller garrisoned cities held by them.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-05-12
NAVAL BATTLE.
The Cruiser Montgomrrs said to Have
B,.n Att,cHed by IA spanish War
sAip OfT Port Au Pr,nce, iiayt,

FORT AU FRINGE. Hayti. May 0.--The
United States cruiser Montgomery,
Commander c. A. Converse. is supposed
TO have been engaged with a much
larger Spanish cruiser Saturday night,
northwest OF Cape Hay tien. seaport
Town of Hayti. on it's north coast, 30
miles north OF Port au Prince.
The French steamer Olinde Rod
drigues. from Havre, on April 16. for
iaytian ports, was at Cape Hay ytien,
a =, anish warship is said to have been
Watching her. mistaking the steamer
for an American vessel. When the
Olinde Eoidrigues left Cape Haytien
the Spanish war ship approached her
and allowed her to continue on to this
port on recognizing the French flag.
The United States cruiser Montgom-
cry left Cape Haytien soon afterwards
and the Spaniard. which is presumed
to have b.en watching her, is said
10 have ursued the American cruiser,
both of them putting on full steam.
The Spaniard according to the story
told by Inc crew of the French steam
er. gained in the pursuit, which was
witnessed from the bridre of the
Olinde RoIdrigues by the officers of
that vessel.
The two war ships, they say, went
in the same direction. with the Span.
lard behind. The latter appeared to
be a formidable vessel and much
larger and faster than the Montgom-
cry.
BY nightfall. it is added, four dis
charges of cannon were heard. which
w,ra believed to be the result of the
Spaniard firing upon the American
war ship. Darkness, it is further
said, prevented any further observa-
tions being made. though the French
officers say the moon was so
bright that the battle could have
been contined. especially as the sea
was beautifully calm. only mild
trade wind blowing from the land.
Strange to say, it appears that all the
passengers of the Olinde Roddrigues
Were below at supper while this eXcit-
ing incident was occurring. but the
officers OF the steamer which arrived
here Sunday say they are confident
the Montgomery was overma ched and
that her only means of escaping was
to run close in to shore during the
darkness
1t is Denied.
CAPE HAYTIEN, May "a story sent
out from here to the effect that the
United States cruiser Montgomery had
been in an engagement with Spanish
cruiser absolutely untrue.
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UNLUCKY DONS.
Fhe Cruiser Marbleheed Captures
the Steamer Argonaut.
Several Spanish Army Omcers Were on
Board, Among Them Being = Colonel
of Infantry Who IL Said to be
Brother-in- Law of Gen. Weyler.

Key West, May 4.-The Spanish mail
steamer Argonaut was conveyed into
Key West harbor by the United States
cruiser Marblehead yesterday. 1t APP
pears that Col. Vincente de Cortijo, OF
the Third Spanish cavalry, who with
10 other army officers was taken on the
prize, is brother-in-law of Gen. Wey-
Ter. Cortiio denies this, but it is
learned from good sources that he sus-
tains this relationship to the former
governor general of Cuba. His cap
tors are elated. Cortijo and the other
officers were transferred to the Guido
and the privates to the Ambrosio Boli-
var, two other trophies of the war that
are lying in the harbor.
The Argonaut herself is no mean
prize. being of 1000 tons burden, but
the value of the capture lies mainly in
the prisoners of war and the mail mat
ter going to Gen. Blanco. Her cargo
was general merchandise with large
quantity of arms and ammunition in
tended for the Spanish troops in Cuba.
The gunboat Castine has proved her
prowess as well as the more redoubta-
BILE ships of the squadron. Sunday
morning she went near Cabanas and
anchored only about a mile from the
Notifications, which are a sort of COM
posite of fort and block house. Then
she sent her steam cutter in until it
was within thousand yards of the
fort. There the cutter made sound
ings and observations for half an hour,
after which she returned to ship un-
molested. A number of persons were
clearly observed about the fort. They
watched the operations with apparent
interest, but offered no hostile sign.
Two unfortunate accidents occurred
on the ships during the last few days.
While the flagship New York was ly-
ing at Matanzas a sergeant of ma
rines dropped his pistol, which ex-
ploded, the bullet striking William
Taylor, an apprentice, and passing
through his stomach and lungs. Tay-
lor's condition is serious, but he has
a chance for recovery.
Tuesday morning while the crew of
the cruiser Cincinnati was drilling in
the harbor, ball got mixed with
dummy cartridges and j. S. ComeX,
gunner's mate, was shot through the
iaw
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-05-12
A Hot Time In Porto Rico.

Boston. May 4.-The brig Scepter
and the schooner Bravo. both British
vessels from st. Johns, Porto Rico, ar
rived Tuesday. Their captains report
that the excitement at Porto Rico
when they left that city was intense.
The old Spanish settlers were strong.
ly on the side Of Spain, while the na.
tive element was strongly in favor Of
Independence. Americans and EN-
Two American oosrosponde were
arrested and one was sent to 81.
Thomas ON z. French war vessel y
:eriou: disturbanss had taSsn paaeo
In the interior.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-05-12
WRECKED THE BANK.

President of Concern at Carthage, N. T.,
Disappears After Stealing $4,000.
Carthage, N. Y, May 4.-The follow
ing notice appeared on the doors of the
First national bank yesterday: ''No-
tice to depositors-The president of
this bank, E. H. Myers, has absconded
and as the directors ascertained last
night that his accounts are shcrt they
have ordered the bank closed for a
more thorough examination. Deposit
tors will doubtless he paid at an early
date"
The news of the defalcation Of
Myers, who was leading citizen,
caused run on the Carthage Savings
bank, which may be obliged to close its
doors, although that institution is un-
questionably sound.
Mr.. Myers had been defrauding the
bank for eight years. The amount Of
the defalcation is estimated at $l1O,-
600. Myers whereabouts are said to be
unknown.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-05-12
Cannot borrow . Pesets.

Washington, May 3.-Spain's fnan-
eial condition is matter for worry in
Madrid, and q matter of satisfaction in
Washington. Official information has
reached the state department from its
Representatives in Europe that, not
withstanding the strenuous efforts
made by the Sagasta ministry to ne
gotiate loan, absolute failure has
been the result Furthermore, the Of
6cials have been informed that Spain
can get no credit, although she has en-
deavored to buy supplies on time. This
Information is of the utmost import
ance, and the poverty of Spain will un-
doubtedly have great effect in hasten
ing the end of the war.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-05-12
School Examiners.

rIlHE Board of School Examiners of HiRh.
i land county give notice that examina.
place in the Hillsboro Washington school
building on the nrst Saturday Of every
August, and the last examin alton will be
tute.
second Saturday Of March and April, Coun.
ty commencement on the second Saturday
Of June.
10 so cents. No fee for Boxwell exafnfna.
ti0ns.
BY order of the Board.
II. B. GALLIETT, Clerk.
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Improved Road Notice.
AUDITORS OFFICE,
Highland County, Ohio,

hA8uiouu OOuutys OulO,
HIIsBoRo May 2, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that Marion McPher.
son and others filed their petition with the
County Commissioners of Highland county,
Ohio, on the I'd day Of May. 1885, asking for
the Improvement under the two mile assess-
ment Pike Laws Of Ohio, and the acts supple
mentary and amendatory thereto by straight
ening. grading, graveling, draining and build
ing the necessary bridges and culverts Of .
road on the following route, to-wit: Begin
ming ct or near the residence Of Elias Adams,
on the Leesburg and Lexinaton pike, thence
following as near 81 practicable the old road
bed OF what 10 known as the old Urbana road
to the Clinton comfy line, at or near the resi-
denoe Of Mrs. Lydia smith; ell Of the said road
being within Fairfield township Of said county.
And notice is hereby given that the Commis-
sioners have appointed viewers and surveyor
and ordered that they meet ct the residence Of
Elias Adams, on the 9Th day Of May, 1893, st
10 O'Clock q. M, and proceed TO view ndsurvey
said route. and make Q written report Of the
same to the County Commissioners at the Aud.
itor's Office Of Highland county on the 9th
day Of June, 1893, ct O'Clock p. m.
JAMES RkECK,
Auditor Highland County, O.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-05-12
THE wonD or GOMEZ is LAW


"A American Tells Of . visit to the Camr
of the 1nsurgent Leader.
Haverhill, Mass, May S.--W William c.
Frost has returned to his home in this
city after six months visit to Cuba.
During that time he was engaged in
filibustering, was twice arrested and
confined in MORO castle, and also
spent two weeks in the camp of Gen.
Gomez, of the insurgent army.
In speaking of the insurgents Mr..
Frost says: "Gomez is king. His word
is law, and it is enforced with an iron
hand. The old general who fought
through one war, natural leader of
men, able though not educated. is all
the law that these men have. With
him are several Americans.
''In spite of all reverses Gomez is
still confident, and his faith inspires
the men under him. They are looking
to the United States for help, and be-
heve that the day of their deliverance
is near at hand"
1t was previous to this visit to Gen.
Gomez that Frost was arrested. He
was put under guard at Matanzas and
tried before drumhead court-martial.
He was convicted and sent to MORO
castle at Havana with 40 other prison
ers, but was released three days later
through the efforts of Sen. Lee. He
was few days later again arrested
and confined three hours in the guard
room at Morro, until word was sent by
Gen. Lee to release him. During his
three days confinement, he says, many
prisoners were shot, and he and his
companions momentarily expected to
meet the same fate. After that he was
constantly under surveillance while in
Havana.
Mr.. Frost was in Havana the day of
Gen. Lees departure, and went out of
the harbor on the same boat, although
he returned few days later to visit
Gen. Gomez. Since the departure of
Gen. Lee the lives of Americans in
Havana, he says, have been in constant
danger.
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Concentration of Troops 1T Tampa.

Tampa, Fla, May s.-Eleven regi-
ments of infantry, one OF cavalry and
ten light batteries of artillery are now
concentrated at Tampa and Port Tam
pa, making force of about 1000 men.
All the troops recently ordered here
from Mobile, New Orleans and Chicka-
mauga have arrived. It is generally
believed in Tampa that this force will
be augmented in the near future by at
least two regiments of cavalry from
Chickamauga, besides the artillery.
Two recruiting Offices were opened in
Tampa Monday for enlistment of Gu
bans for Gomez army. The speciflca-
tions allow only young unmarried men
to enlist. 1t is believed at least 100
win respond to the call.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-05-12
Their Troubles Multiply.

New York, May "a dispatch to the
World from London says: a. w. Har-
Sison, commercial attache Of the British
embassy at Madrid, reports to the
foreign Office: ''Statistics Of the trade
Of Spain show that trade 10 depressed
by difficulties and dread Of the future.
Manufacturers, merchanta. workmen.
al suffer directly from the troubles Of
their country, and sccumulations Of
misfortune exercise . national influ-
0nce ON commerce"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-05-12
CHARLES INGEbRAND.
-DlAL1R IN
Fresh Meatsof All Kinds
STORES AND FAMIIIDS
SUPPLIED wrTH
FRESH BOLOGNA
Pictures Tell The Story

OF how everything looks in South Ds.
kota Is the.result:of the great crops of
the last three years. The Chicago, Mil.
waukee & st. Paul Railway company has
had photographs taken of actual farm
scenes in South Dakota and has had
them reproduced in an attractive eight.
page Observation-Disclosures, which It il dis
tributing tree of cost to all:who are look.
Ing for new homes in the most fertile
section of the Middle Northwest.
Send your address to II. F. Hunter,
Immigration Agent for South Dakota,
20l Dearborn street. Chicago. ILL.,, or to
W. e. Powell, General Immigration
Agent: 40 Old Colony Building, Obi.
cago. III.
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wm sau Msy - UsAss esalsa OsAssA
LoxDcN. May o-It 10 reported here
that the flower Of the Spanish navy 10
being formed into Formidable squad.
ron at Cadis TO sail As1 u under
scaled orderA
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The Unbris Arrives ct Qussnstow..

QUEENsTowN. May s.-The Cunard
steamer Umbris, Capt Dutton, from
New York on April so. for Liverpool
via this port, arrived here ut 1921 q.
m. Saturday. The news of the bril-.
liant victory Of Commodore Dewey was
loudly applauded by the passengers OF
the Umbria. The steamer did not sight
any war shipa
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-05-12

Humsnsville, Mo-, May s.-At Jsrieo.
IN Cedar county, 20 miles from this
place, tornado killed Is persons OUT
right and fatally injured Ave or sig
more. The Methodist church and sew
eral other houses were totally de-
stroyed. Twelve houses were blown
over at Walnut Grove, - miles south
o9 here, and one lady fatally injured
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Miss 0ould's Oner Accepted.

WASHINGTON, May 9.-The president
has accepted the gift of Miss Helen
Gould, Of New York. to the govern.
ment. Of 100000 for war purposes,
and her check for that amount Satur.
day was received at the treasury de.
nRrtment
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-05-12

nasksr-I - they've cot play on
The stage In New York now whore the
hero and heroine 90 swimming in full
view Of the spscta1ors.
Pasks-Pshav, that's impossible.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-05-12

Notice is hereby given that the undersisn.
ed has been duly appointed and qualified e
Admintstrator Of the estate Of Elizabeth
Hulitt, late of Paint township, Highland
county, Ohio. deceased. JOHN HULITT.
April H. 1898.
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New York, Noy a-The stsanship
Yale. 1oeug4y the Paris, loft her ooef
LAST night under sealed orders. The
ysle cNrr1ed full supply Of storee foF
q axtAnAe4 eguiNe ard haA keoo 49,
q ooal aboarA.
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J. FRANK WILSON.
ATTORNE E-.4T-L.AW.
OFFIcE-Carroll Bpilning. opp. SherifPs
Residence, Hillsboro, Ohio.

Dewey may b merely . "Yankss pig"
- Madrid claims, but his was case Of
"root hog or tlis," and hs rooted.
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CAPE HAYTIEN, May "a story sent
out from here to the effect that the
United States cruiser Montgomery had
been in an engagement with Spanish
cruiser absolutely untrue.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-05-12

The Adams Express Co. has tender
ed the services of its agencies to the
treasury department., free of charge
for soliciting subscriptions to the
popular loan. 1t Is thought al other
express companies will do likewise.
A special dispatch from Vienna says
the queen regent has again appealed
to Emperor Francis Joseph in favor Of
European intervention. Austro-Hun-
garian foreign minister has addressed
. note to the powers on the subject
Special dispatches from Paris says
the seizure of the Lafayette intensiAsd
. bitter feeling against the United
6tates Angry expressions are heard.
The United states embassy is under
special police protection In view Of
possible hostile demonstration.
A remarkable and mysterious st-
tempt was made Wednesday evening
outside the theaters in London by
means Of circulars, to influence pub
lie opinion against the United States.
The schooner Crown, Capt Linehan,
was lost OF St. Johns, N. f., and her
entire crew Of II men were drowned.
All OF them were married. The dis
aster has created intense sorrow there.
The cause OF the wreck II not known.
It u stated that negotiations are
pending between the govsrnmsnt and
the Pacific Coast Steamship ca for the
purchase Of the stesmers Auesn and
eeastos, which ere to bo used for tpoop
ehSye n 49, Boope - uoo1 - 11on41a,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-05-16
A YEARS WORK.
Strangers Friend Society Holds
Its Annual Meeting.

The 10th annual business meeting of
teh Strangers Friend Society was held
Thursday, May 18th. The reports
given of the work of the society and
its progress during the year showed
unusual and numerous benefits be-
slowed
Looking back over the records of
past years-not since the foundation of
this society had there been in a single
year, so large and efficient a work ac-
complished.
At the beginning of the year in the
early part of May, the outlook for
continuing the work seemed paved
with discouragements. With a treas
ury so low the hospital bill of SIS must
lie over; new cases applying could not
all receive assistance, and the meager
allowances already bestowed on regu-
lar benefciaries must, it was thought
in some way be retrenched.
Thus the year began, but only a
short time had elapsed when kindly
disposed individuals came to the res
cue, and baseball games, minstrel
shows, musical and reading entertain
ment were arranged, and the results
from these, together with generous
private donations, set the machinery to
moving, facilitating all it's works.
AS shown in the treasurer's account,
receipts during the year have been as
follows: Membership fees $54, quar-
terly amounts from the Queens Hos
pital $416, interest on Government
bonds $3.50, donations $1,846.40.
Disbursements for benefit of bene-
ficiaries as follows: Passage moneys
$50, for patients in the Queens Hos
pitaI $519, funeral expenses 1874, milk
bills $1429O, rents $237.25, to numerous
calls, weekly rations, medicines, etc,
$523.15. Sum total of expenditures for
the year $2,O1113.
Gratefully the Strangers Friend So
ciety acknowledges the generosity of
it's kind benefactOrs. For by their gifts
has the society been enabled to do an
extensive work, of rendering aid and
comfort to the poor, sick and suffering.
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Many old soldiers now feel the ef-
fects Of the hard service they endured
during the war Mr.. Geo. S. Anderson,
of Rossville, York county, Penn, who
saw the hardest kind of service at the
front, is now frequently troubled with
rheumatism. 81 had a severe attack
lately" he says, land procured a bottle
of Chamberlain Pain Balm. It did
so much good that 1 would like to
know what you would charge me for
one dozen bottles" Mr.. Anderson
wanted it both for his own use and to
supply it to his friends and neighbors,
as every family should have a bottle
of it in their home, not only for rheu-
matism, but lame back, SPANS, swell
ings, cuts, bruises and burns, for
which it is unequaled. For sale by all
Druggists and Dealers. Benson, Smith
& Co., Ltd, wholesale Agents for H. I.
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tional Guard of Hawaii His state
ment that it would be ready to enter
the services Of Uncle Sam if needed,
was applauded.
DR.. c. B. Wood was neat in apropoz
remarks, telling of the hospitality OF
these shores and toasting "Old Ha-
wall" W. G. Ashley gave some anus
ing anecdotes and there was response
for The Press"
President Dole was the last speaker
and was graceful and impressive in his
expressions, offering to Mr.. Chase the
warmest aloha on behalf of all Their
followed the hand shakings.
There was music throughout the
dinner from a quintette club.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-05-16

We say it-but not boastful-
Iy-that we are showing this
season the largest stock and best
examples of Millinery produce
tions that ever entered Honolulu.
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Miss Mcdonald has been requested
TO give a short course of lectures on
literature for teachers and others who
cannot attend the regular Friday
morning course. This class will be or
ganized this afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock
at Mrs. Philip Dodge's. All interested
are urged to be present today to hear
the first of two lectures on the poet
Wordsworth