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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
BOYS BECOMING VETERANS.
Corporal Robbins Has a Word to Say
About the Soldiers in Camp at
Chickamauga Park.

Corporal Henry P. Robbins, who is
here on the recruiting detail for the
9th Regiment, Missouri Volunteers,
camped at Chickamauga Park, said to
a LEDGER reporter to-day:
"The boys In our regiment are hav-
ing a much better time than the
gloomy newspaper reports would in
dictate. Army life has hardships a
plenty and 1t takes several weeks to
become Injured, but Jul boys Ire be-
coming vets rapidly.
"The complaint on account of scanty
fare was general for several days, as
we had only three fifths rations, but
we have been on full feed the last
week and the voice of the kicker Ia
not heard in the land.
"The dust was very d~isagreeable,
but a regular old gully washer Sunday
settled that. The health of the boys
is generally good, although each has
had a touch of camp fever. The SANTA
ry regulations are as perfect as science
can make them. j. A. Coz, of Venice, is
the only one of our boys in the hospit-
al and he is improving.
"Some of the boys get lots of COM
fort out of being miserable and vie
with each other in making e~xtravagant
contrasts with conditions at home.
Lots of them mean it, although many
| of them do not. The best soldiers
recognize the inevitable when they
see it and take a philosophical view OF
matters.
'tThe Mexico boys are acquitting
themselves nobly, and some of the
delicate youths, whose staying quail
ties were matters of debate, are DEM
onstrating that it is the will and not
Drawn that makes men. A great many
hard-times stories are told by cravers
for sympathy. 1t is the same spirit
which moves the hypochondria."
When asked about the recruiting
work Corporal Robbins said:
ave do not know how long We
shall be here. Lieut.. Eagon is the
recruiting officer for the battalion
which ia composed of our companies
Columbia, Higginsville, Mexico ant
Excelsior Springs. The battalion needs
113; Company L lacking Is. There if
one non-commissioned officer from
each company, who will probably
work at his home town. Lieut.. EagoI
swears all the men in. Nobody but
strong, able-bodied men will be takeI
and they must be at least q years old
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

The Kentuckian rides in a rockaway,
The Westerner rides in a hack;
But the Audrain farmer rides in a
Crackerjack.
For sale by Ferris s. Cauthorn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
Most Assuredly.

frum INC FuIt0h Oaztttts
In all golemnity the Mexico LEDGER
states that "sureiy q man can be a
Democrat without belonging body and
soul to 8. B. Cook" The LEDGER Ia
right. Let it cling to the position DO
nobly taken.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

The Paris True KentackiGn says: j.
T. Williams, wife and son, of Mexico,
Mo-, r on a visit to j. b. Stewart and
wife. MIR. Williams was formerly OF
Moorefeld, Nicholas county. He is
the Democratic nominee for Recorder
of Audrain county, which is equivalent
to an election.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
Golden Wedding.

Among the guests at the golden
wedding of MIR. and Mrs. Rufus Stanley
Pearson last Tuesday were the fol-
lowing:
q. A. Pearson and son, Sedalia.
o. 8. Pearson, wife and children,
Hannibal.
DIR. and Mrs. W. T. Lemon, daugh-
tiers, Lucy and Ruth, and son, Aux
vase.
DIR. and Mrs. Maurice Pearson, st.
Louis.
DIR. and Mrs. j. +. McWilliams, w.
M. Pearson, wife and children, Geo.
M. Pearson, Miss Nina Pearson, Mex
leo.
Miss Lena Pearson, Marshall.
DR.. and Mrs. D.. F Orr and daughters,
Irma and Bernice, Liberty.
A. O. Dingle, wife and daughter,
Moberiy.
Mrs. Wilbur Hanna and son, Mob
erly.
Mesdames e. L. Dill, Mary Nicholas,
Annie Kemp, Allie Brown, Rev. Coop
! or and wife, Rev. Reynolds and wife,
Rev. Fielding Marvin, James Smith
and wife, Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

t, ]. Clinkenheard and r. j. Jen-
nings, two prominent young business
men of Windsor, are the guests OF
w. II. Rowland and family while here
attending the Sunday School conven-
ton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
A TEXAS
Halls Great Discovery,

One small bottle OF Halls GreatDis-
covery cures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures dia-
betes, seminal emission, weak and
lame back, rheumatism and ali irreg-
ularities of the kidneys and bladder
in both men and women. Regulates
bladder trouble in children. II not
sold by our druggists, will be sent by
mail on receipt Of 81. One small bot
tie is two months treatment, and will
cure any case above mentioned.
e. w. HALL,
Sole manufacturer p. o. Box 21s,
Waco, Texas.
B~ELLvILLE, Texas, Sept. IL, 1885,
This is to certify that ! have used
Halls Great Discovery for kidney and
bladder trouble in my family, and
can truthfully say that It gave good
satisfaction. j. b. LEWIS,
Tax Collector, Austin County.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Miss Flora Menefee, of Hutchinson,
Mo-, is the guest of her sister, Miss
Maggie Menefee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Mrs. Jno. Fikencher and children,
of Jefferson City, are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Reid.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Prof. Strother, after attending the
teachers meeting at Washington City,
will spend a few weeks at his old
home in Virginia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Over 10000 people were on the
grounds Tuesday, May 81, at the open
ing of the Omaha Exposition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Mesdames E. III. Moss and W. W.
Anderson, of Columbia, and Miss Liz
zie Arnold, of Paris, are visiting Mrs.
Robert Arnold.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Mrs. E. L. Anderson and son, Hun
ter, OF Monroe City, are visiting Mrs
Anderson's sister, Mrs. O. A. Gras-
aeli
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Misses Madge Appling, Rosie Claire
and Braska lockwood, of Montgom-
cry City, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
A. b. Cluster,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Chas. McBee and family are going to
St. Joe on a visit. Mr.. McBee's friends
hope he will return much improved in
health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

For Sale Cooking and heating
stoves, and household furniture. En-
auire at office of A. &. Armstrong.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Mrs. Ill. ID. Landry, of st. Louis, is
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Shea.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Misses May Boyd and Blanche
Moore, of Vandalia, have returned
home after a visit with Miss Grace
RnUd
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

y. p Whitley, formerly of Mexico,
late of Sedalia, who has just been ad-
mitted to the bar, will study law at
Washington University, St. Louis, for
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Born, to William Rhodes and wife,
on June S, a bouncing big free silver
Democrat. Mother and baby both
doing well.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
onrosad Hawaiian Annexation.

Hon. Champ CLARK, Of Missouri, OPP
posing theHawaiian resolutions spoke
against an enlarged colonization pol
icy as something gorgeous In appear
ance, but fatal in experience, or else
history is a lie." AS a member of the
committee on Foreign Affairs he said
General Schofeld had testified before
the committee that Pearl harbor was
the only harbor in Hawaii that could
be fortified sand that" declared MIR.
Clark, sis under the control of this
country and from a military stand
point we need no more" He declar-
ed the population of the islands was
undesirable and its entry as an ele-
ment of our citizenship is likely to
bring injury to the social and govern
mental establishments of this oun
try.
"The lingo bacillus" he declared,
sis interchangeable in its work." and
proceeding he said the annexation OF
| Hawaii would be the entering wedge
to a policy that would not end until
the American territorial enlargement
| has gone to the extent of including
the earth.
CHAMP CLARK MAKES A PROPHECY.
"Mr. Speaker" declared the Mis-
souri, member in a characteristic
burst, "if this policy Is pursued as the
limoges want it and you are here pre-
| siding over the house, you will be
called upon to recognize the gentle
man from Portugal, the gentleman
from Cuba, the gentleman from Porto
| Rico, the gentleman from Greenland,
the gentleman from Hong Kong, the
gentleman from Fiji and with fear and
trembling, the gentleman from the
| Cannibal islands, as he gazes with
cleaning eyes and ~glistening teeth
upon your imposing and tempting
SELF"
A great laugh followed this predic-
| ton from the Missourian.
Mr.. Parker, (Rep.) was prsiding,
The laughter was renewed when Mr.
| Clark added: SIT is unnecessary to
say that I prepared that for the reg
ular occupant of the chair"
Concluding his speech, Mr.. CLARK
spoke of the resulting representation
of Hawaii in the House and Senate
and the attendant danger. "Let there
be a plebescite," declared Mr.. CLARK
"and let these people exercise the
right which is theirs to say how they
shall be governed" He spoke nearly
two hours and was given close attea
ton. He was applauded when he en-
tered strong protests against launch
ing upon territorial expansion.
Knights of Pythias Banquet.
The banquet given by the Knights
of Pythias Saturday evening in honol
of Chancellor Commander w. T. Cat
terton, who is to leave Mexico for st
Louis to locate, was well attended.
By eight O'Clock Castle Hall wa
crowded with Knights of Pyth1a
members and visitors. The party spen
the evening singing, feasting ant
listening to toasts and farewell speech
es from members. Those who spok'
were: Howard Buckley, J. W. PUNK
EFT, W. w. Settle, Rev. Lusk and r
d. Worrell.
Refreshments were served, consist
ing of lemonade, oranges, bananas, ap
Piles, cigars, etc. Everyone presen
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

The Kings Daughters desire TO rem
der sincere thanks to the Ladies' Aid
Society of tho Christian Church OF
this city for q beautiful WOODEN quilt
for the Old Ladies' Home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Miss Jennie Miller, of this county,
left to-day for Memphis, Tenn, to
visit her sister, Mrs. q. M. Heiskell,
who ia uuite ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Mrs. A. j. GunnelI and daughter,
Miss Pearl, of Springfield, ILL.,, are
visiting in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Mrs. Judge Jackson, of Glasgow,
and Mrs. l.. Hume, of C%entralia, are
visiting Mrs. G. f. Clark.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Mrs. r. z. Wolff and daughter,
Pauline, of Texas, are in Mexico on a
visit. Mrs. Woltz's health is greatly
improved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

A Kansas woman says: ga thin
man makes the best husband because
it is easier to sell his old clothes"
We are afraid this is a commercial
ace.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Mrs. l.. f. Gregory, of st. Louis, is
the guest of her mother, Mrs. j. Nj.
Beagles.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Miss Lyle Frasier, IL years of age,
daughter of j. ID. Frasier, formerly Of
Mexico, now living in Fulton, won
first honors in an Evolutionary contest.
She contested against girls who were
much older and more advanced in
their studIas
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

airs. Joseph Brown is home from
Weir City, Kansas, where she has
been on a visit to her sister, who is
very sick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Mesdames Andrew and Will Blatt-
ner, of Wellsville, are visiting Mrs. j.
O. Blattner, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Mrs. S. W. Davis, of Cape Girardeau,
is a guest of Mrs. Luckie on South
Jefferson street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Ice cream ~freezers and refrigerators
at Ferris & C%authorn's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Mrs. DR.. Cole, of Sedaiia, Mo-, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. j. T. johnson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Born, to MIR. and Mrs. r. E. Smith,
on Saturday, June11, an eleven pound
girl,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Over the hills the farmer boy goes,
He breads neither winters mud nor
SHOWS;
And his speed he need scarcely
slack,
For ne rides in a l~ight-running
Crackerjack.
For sale by Ferris & C%authorn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Miss Sophrone Kelso, of Auxvasse'
is visiting T. j. Kelso, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
THE THUNDERER IS PLEASED
Good win Toward England, Which
10 Heartily Rcciprooased.

LONDON, June t6.-The Times this
morning, In On editorial which pretty
fairly represents the feeling expressed
by the other morning papers says:
"T.he resolution to pay the Berhing
Sea award is another gratifying in
stance of the growth of the spirit of
friendship and Justice toward England
in q quarter where, until recently,
such feelings were rarely exhibited.
II Is proof Of the good feelings. which
we cordially recognize and recipro-
cate, as we'll as q gosd omen for tho
establishment of those closer and more
cordial relations between the two
countries toward which the best minds
on both sides of the Atlantic have been
staadilv moving.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

ID. 8. Burroughs, who lives south of
town, has lost one hundred and forty
hogs from hog cholera. He has quite
a number more which he expects to
die from the same disease.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Jos. Botkin and wife have gone to
Ohio to attend the funeral of Mr.. Bot
kin's father, who died at his home
near Springfield, Ohio, this week at
the ripe old age of 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Tom Howe, of this city, has gone to
L%oveland, Colo on account OF his
health.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Mrs. j. o. Pierce, of Savannah, Mo-,
is visiting Mrs. w. ii. Brown.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Mrs. g. G. Hill, of Montgomery
City, is the guest of Eph Hughes and
family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Mrs. DR.. Orr, OF Liberty, is the
guest of Mrs. DIR. McWilliams.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Ice cream ~freezers and re~frigerators
at Ferris & Cauthorn's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

l.. Nj. Dozier, of Sturgeon, was a
business visitor here Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Harry Plunkett, of Brunswick, Mo-,
is shaking hands with friends IN this
city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Miss Salfie Conley of Coiazabia, Mo-,
has sent Hon. O. r. Clark $40 for the
Old Ladies' Home.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Miss Rena Reid, of Slater, ia 1.-THE
guest of relatives in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Rev. Jacob Hughley, Of Paris, 10 a
delegate to the Convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
Land Sales.

The following land transfers have
been made during the past week:
Riley A. Harper to w. d. Townley,
one half interest in lot 43, Sparks
addition to Mexico, $3.50.
Cora A. Muse to Henry Ahrens,
north half northeast 1867, $3.50.
James r. Meadow to J. @. Maxwell,
lot 2, block 10, second addition to Rush
Hill, $50.
John L. Garretson to VIM. g.. Gar
retson, 10 acres, part southwest south
east 22-51-8, s25.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
Money to Loan

We are prepared to make oahs oh
GOOD real estate security at a low ATE
of interest and on easy terms.
LAKENAN & BARNES,
u,, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

On the Lookout for Don Carlos Agents.
LONDON, June lh-Thc Paris corre-
spondent of the Daily Chronicle ssys:
''The Spanish colony here alleges that
Don Carlos recently visited Paris secret
ly, to take counsel of influential friends
as TO the course to be pursued by him.
The French customs officials have been
instructed TO keeps sharp wotch nlong
the coast between Saint Jene du Luz,
southwest of Bayonne, and Fort du
Socoa, for any landing ID arms or sup
plea"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Screen wire windows and doors a
Ferris & Cauthorn's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Screen wire windows and doors at
Ferris & Cauthorn's.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

The Treloar building will be n OF
the handsomest in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

The Mexico soldiers now at Chick
amauga will likely be sent to Porto
Rico shortly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Mr.. Joe Potts and son, Sims, are
home from Martinsburg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Miss Daisy Branstetter, of Vandalia,
il visiting Miss Ethel Clabaugh.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

X. IL. Wagner and wife, of Kansas
City, r the guests of Miss Anna
Spence, Of this city. Mrs. Wagner
was Miss Willie Woodward, one Of
Mexico's most popular young ladies.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Col. Mayhali, of the Bowling Green
Times, one of Missouri's brightest and
best country newspapers, Ia attending
the Convention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

m,ss Gertrude Hawkins is home
after a visit in Paris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
Circuit Court Proceedings.

E. B. Omohundro vs.. L. M. Emerson;
verdict for plaintiff for actual damages,
800; exemplary damages, $3.50.
Lucy A.. Gunnell, VS.. L. M. Emerson;
verdict for plaintiff for $500.
Lucinda ]. Hatchett VS.. L. M. Emer-
SOD; verdict for plaintiff OF first count,
settlement set aside and case contin-
ued.
B. andC G. G%albreath VS.. F. L. Laforce;
dismissed az per s~tipulations.
State VS.. McCaslin; plea not guilty.
State vs.. Sam Marshall; plea not
guilty.
State vs.. ". NJ. Chism; plea not
guilty.
State vs.. ]. Il. Devan; plea not
guilty.
State VS.. Andy Locke; pleaded guilty
to grand larceny and sentenced to two
years in the penitentiary.
E. y. Kennen ct al, expartee, ludg-
ment on interplea of ]. Fl. and VIM
| Wayne for s113.60.
WEIGH vs.. Mann; deposit OF 500 in
| lieu of costs.
Laird vs. @. & A. r. Il. Co.; bill OF
exceptions filed.
Tom, Tom! The piper's son,
Sold some pigs and away he run
To buy a Crackeriack, which can't be
beat;
And he goes spinning down the
street.
For sale by Ferris & Cauthorn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Mrs. T. Woifheim, of st. Louis, Is
visiting Mrs. Sam Morris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

The following colored delegates are
In Mexico TO attend the Epworth
League conventions: DIR. ]. Il. Perry,
Elder T. L. Smith, Columbia; Rev. j.
]. Clark, Topeka, Kan; Miss Georgia
Gibbs, Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Mrs. C. d. snidow is home from MO-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
A CORRECTION,

MEXICO, Mo-, June Ito thePub-
lie: 1t having been generally circu-
lated over town that the rates of treat
ment at Kirksville were $25 per month
for the first month and $15 per month
thereafter, we wrote DR.. O. M. T.
HuIett in regard to it. Below we pub
lish his reply.
Elder Fl. A. Northcutt, the noted
evangelist, and j. w. Davis, of Kinks
vile, both of whom have known us
for many years, have kindly volun-
teered to answer enquiries about us,
both professionally and personally.
See them-they will be here this week
attending the convention.
Very Respectfully,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

w. zimmerman, D. o., Mexico, Mo.
THE A. T. STILL INFTRMARY, 1NcoR-
PoRATED) KIRKsvILLE, Mo. June 49,
DEAR FRIEND: Wehave not reduced
the price of treatment, mol never had
any idea of doing so. The story OF
which you have heard has probably
arisen from the fact that someone has
put up the 'spoor MOUTH and we have
given them a reduced rate. You know
DIR. Still never allows anyone to be
turned away because he hadn't
money, and 1t is very probable that
we have been imposed on mGny times.
1 am glad to know that business Is
coming up in good shape, and that
you have overcome the difficulties
you had to meet. We shall be glad to
meet those things which have come
up against you. Yours Truly,
G. M. T. HULETT,
Dean American School Osteopathy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Prof. Wallace CrossIey is ~canvassing
for Hardin College. He will do good
work for that institution.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Miss Beaut Woolery, one Of West
ern Audrain's charming young ladies,
is the guest Of Miss Terril Myers, on
North Jefferson street.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16

Over the hills the farmer boy goes,
He breads neither winters mud nor
SHOWS;
And his speed he need scarcely
slack,
For he rides in a light-running
Crackerisok.
For sale bY -srris & Cauthorn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
Stuck Shipments.

Stock Shipments.
June s: G. L. Bruce, 121 hogs to
Chicago.
Perry Clark horses to Iowa City.
W. @. HuddIeston, 60 hogs to st.
Louis.
Powell & Hook, SO hogs to East st.
Louis.
r. E. Hisey, 1 mule to East st.
Louis.
N. r. White, 105 sheep to East st.
Louis.
w. W. Mundy, Is sheep to Chicago.
The Kentuckian rides In q rockaway,
The Westerner rides in a hack;
But the Audrain farmer rides In a
Crackerjack.
For sale by Ferris & Cauthorn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
McQee-Sledd,

]. II. McGee, a substantial citizen
of this county, living just west OF
Mexico, was married to Mrs. Mary E.
Sledd, a most estimabie lady of Els
berry, Lincoln county, Mo-, by Rev.
Pryor, pastor of the M. E. church,
South, last Sunday. MI. and Mrs.
McGee will reside on Mr.. McGee's fine
farm, west of this city. The LEDGEB
Joins other friends in extending cordial
| congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-06-16
You'll See When
You re Blind

Why optical aid would have
preserved your sight had you
gone to the right man at the
right time.
| know just how to find the
flaw in your vision and can tell
you PRECISELY what sort ol
glasses to wear in order to rem
edy the defect. | can do more
Can fit your eyes with the kind
of glasses you require.
Let Me See Your Eyes.
DIR. A. c. WHITE,
r EXPERT
|0PTICIAN
Offices over Morris & Abbay's DIR!
goods store, East side Public Square
| MEXICO, MISSOURI.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-15

ATLANTA, Ga, June 14-Governor At
kinson was to-day petitioned by the people
of Lytle the town adjoining Chickamauga
National Park. for protection against the
rowdyism which, they assert, prevails in
that portion of Walker county to an alarm
ing extent The numerously signed docu-
ment was presented by f. A. Vert, mer-
chant of Lytle. 1t charges, among other
things. the selling of liquor without license
and various infractions of the law, resulting
in damage to property. The Governor is
urged to interfere for the protection of the
people Of Walker county and compel, if pos
sible. the enforcement of the law.
The Governor has had this matter brought
to his attention several times He said to-
day: What those people up there need is
nerve. 1t is not my duty to interfere until
warrant has been sworn out. Behind the
sheriff of Walker county is the militia, and
General Brooke, / am sure, is ready with a
federal force to aid us If necessary Let
the people there swear out the warrants.
The Governor will enforce the law" 1t is
known that only the mildest of the many
acts of rowdyism by the soldiers were given
out by the Governor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-15
HAZARDOUS JOURNEY.
Lieutenant Blues Trip over the HiIIn
About Santiago HarbOr.

Copyright 1898. by the Associated Preas)
OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, june 13, .
D. m, on board the Associated Press dis
patch boat Wanda, via Kingston, Jamaica.
June IA. a. m.-The delay in the arrival
of the transports is ascribed here to fear
that after all Admiral Cervera's squadron
might not be in Santiago harbor. Once for
all Admiral Sampson decided to settle this
question officially and on Saturday last he
sent Lieut.. Victor Blue, OF the gunboat
Suwanee to investigate. Lieut.. Blue landed
on Saturday and proceeded with guides to
the hills overlooking the harbor and the
city. He distinctly saw and definitely To-
Gated four Spanish armored cruisers and
two torpedo boat destroyers. He saw also
three small cruisers or gunboats.
The resglts of his expedition he reported
this morning (Monday) to Admiral Samp-
son on the deck of the flagship New York.
Lieut. Blue travelled about seventy-two
miles, following the eastward line OF the
city. He brought out to the flagship a copy
of a Santiago paper issued last Saturday.
in which complaint is made that the navy
and army are falling TO distribute TO the
citizens their proportions of the provisions
remaining In the city.
Lieutenant Blues report has definitely en-
posed the fiction that any OF Cervera's
cruisers were in the Bahamas or In a posi-
tion to attack the transports. which are now
confidently expected at an early date. Ad-
miral Sampson complmented him upon his
daring and successful mission. Lieutensnk
Blue reported also that skirmishing COM
tinueg in thS. hills around Santiago 5etweem
the Cubans and Spaniards. The latter havk