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The oasis., 1898-04-23
Notice to Creditors .

ESTATE OF THOMAS BURKE, De E- ceased. Notice 's hereby given by the undersigned administrator of the estate Of Thomas Burke, deceased. to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the ne- cessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice 10 the said administrator at his office in the town of Nogaies, Pima county Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the Pima. JNO. A. BOWAN,
 Administrator of the estate of Thomas Burke. deceased.
 Dated Nogales. Arizona this 18th day of March, 1898.
 First pub March 10th. 1898
The oasis., 1898-04-23
THE AuKoOsD or SWAT"
"Reminiscences Of Forgotten Humor-
 ist.

-Nukdtco UT tuC ituuNuCU biottiCi- hood Of Swat" that THE OASIS re- produces from the Philadelphia Times the following "Ahkoond" Of the cele- brated literary effusion upon which is based the popular order
 Who was the author of "The An koond Of Swatgn It is stated that he was Philadelphia newspaper man. i> that true? INQUIRER.
 Such is famel Who would think that Geo. T. Lanigan was 50 soon forgotten: He was not only a news paper man, at one time a Philadel- phian. put one who was known by his work in Canada, England and France. Yet the inquiri Is somewhat pardon able from the fact that when he died in this city, some time in 1886 or 1887 that is partial guesswork- after having lived here over year he had not made the acquaintance of half a dozen men outside of MT. Singerly's well equipped Record office. He was singular combination: man whose work as political journalist was Known to nearly every leading states man in the country of his day; whose work as humorist made thousands laugh when it appeared in Puck CT Judge, and whose serious literary work gave him reputation in two con- Jinents. Richard Watson Glider, editor Of the Century, pronounced him one of the brightest men he had ever met Vile MessaHt, famous editor of Paris Figaro. for long time tried to induce Lanigan to become a member of his staff Yet he labored in this town of our, up in the high building of the Record. ten, or eleveu. or twelve years ago, and few of you knew of his existence although most Of you had read The Ahkoond Of swat"
 do not intend to repeat to you the story of his life, although it has not been told in any newspaper as it should be But then that is the work ing journalists late. He may pass his life lntere ting you, entertaining you, but his personality is sunk in his newspaper work, and when he dies he gets a personal" or rcity uote," and no turned rules black borders tell the tale in the sheet towards which he has contributed so much. Lanigan fared trifie better than that, out no brief biographical terms in the regulation newspaper orbituary could do jus ice to man who, in many respects, was one of the most wonderful journalists m America For one year and a half he was among us, and yet, as has already been said, not six men outside his own office and very few in it. were aware even of his existence.
 He was a Canadian by birth, and his schooling was limited to that ob- tained in the Montreal high school In early life he was telegraph opera tor, and this served him great stead in after years. His handwriting was beautifully clear and distinct, and yet he who penned it could outspeed the fastest typewriter. His writing, even to the last, bore the unmistake- able marks of the telegraph operator. His first newspaper work that won him any fame was as the Canadian correspondent of the New York Her. ald This brought him into the Uni ted States, where he first figured as a Chicago and St. Louis journalist. Some work he did as the correspond ent of the New York World led to his
The oasis., 1898-04-23

trated that he was a flt member nf the them famous World coterie. One night after he had finished his work he was sitting in a beer saloon under the Tribune building. with three fa- nous members of the World staff, Prentice Mulford, W. A. Crotrut and James Davis-of whom. by the way. the eminentnaturalist, Charles Dar- win, said that the only two men in America whose criticisms he con. sidered worth reading were James Davis and John Fiske's. While they were engaged m conversation, one of the night editors Of the World came in and said; 'Lanigan, a cable has iuct come in announcing that the An koond of Swat is dead He who was addressed exclaimed in a mock tragic way:
 "Whats What. What: What's the news from Swat?" Then he turned to the table at which he was seated and quickly dashed off the the poem which gained him national reputa- tiou It was printed in the World and everybody wanted to know who wrote it.. lti is the smallest tribute that can he paid to his memory to re- produce it. Let me read it to you:
 A THRENoDY The Ahkoond Of swat Is dead. London pa- pers of January p What what. what Whats the news from Swat
 Sad news.
 Bad news Came by the cable led Through the Indian Ocean bed. Through the Persian Gulf ihc Red
 Sea and the Med ltternnean-he's dead The Ahkoond Is dead For the Ahsoond mourn
 Who wouldntf He strove to disregard the message stern.
 But he Ahkoondt. Dead, dead. dead;
 ssrrow swats.l Swats wha hae wi Ahkoond blcd swats whom he hath often led Onward to glory bed.
 Or 10 victory,
 AS the case might be-
 sorrow SwatS. Tears shed,
 Shed tears like water Your great Ahkoond is dead.
 That 7wats the matter Mourn City of swat. Your great Ahkoond is not. But laid mid worms to rot His mortal part alone his soul Was caught lBecause he was good Ahkoond Up to the bosom of Mahound. Though earthly walls his frame surround Forever hallowed be the groundy And skeptlcs mock the lowy mound And say Hes now of no Ahkoond.
 His soul is in the skies The azure skies that bend above his loved
 Metropolis of Swat. He sees with larger other eyes, Athwart all earthly mysteries
 He knows what's Swat. Lot swat bury the great Ahkoond With noise Of mourning and lamentationl Let swat bury the great Ahkoond With the noise of the mourning Of the Swat
 tish nationl Fallen is at length Its tower of fstrength. It's sun Is dimmed ere It had nooned; Dead lies the great Ahkoond. The great Ahkoond of swat Is not
 NOTICE
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-03

All Round Shake-Up
VIENNA, July 2.-There was violent
earthquake shock at SIM, town of Dali
malta, early this morning. Several houses
COLLAPSED.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-03
The Pullmans Paid Up

PHILADELPHIA July 2.-In accordance
with the mandate of the Supreme Court
Judge Butler sitting In the United States
Circuit Court here, has made a decree d.
recting the Pullman Palace Car Company
to pay to the Central Transportation Com
pany 1877 ,402.16, being the amount of $727.-
S46.5O with interest from January l. 1856. to
July l, 1898.
The case arose out Of contract for the
lease of cars and resulted in much litigation.
The Pullman Company defended the bill in
equity on the ground that 1t had no power
under its charter to make the contract in
question.
Immediately after the handing down, Of
the decree. A. H. Winterston, for the Pull
man Company, paid to ]. w. Bayard, repre-
senting the transportation company, the full
amount Of the claim. The costs. which are
also to be paid by the Pullman Company,
have not yet been ascertained.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-03
Tue fourth FLEET
THE NEXT ExpEp1rror TO MA
Mia WILL BE LARGE
Transports-Mrs. Phoebe
Hearts Generosity to Montana
Gen--A Private Dies

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-The indlca-
lions are that the fourth expedition to the
Philippines will be a large and striking
one. An effort will be made to take tho
bulk Of the troops now here. There has
been no date even Appropriated for the
sailing Of the fourth fleet. Everything still
depends on the transports. At the begin
ming of the week. when a sufficient number
of these has been decided upon, a date
will probably be fixed. Maj. Gen. e. s.
Otis and his staff will probably remain to
the end.
Maj. Ruhlen, chief quartermaster, and
Capt. Howard. superintendent Of con-
struction. went to Port Costa today to in
spect the Titania, a steamship sailing I'M
der the Norwegian flag. She is large ves-
sci and could probably hold as many as
1900 troops. If the report Of these officers
is favorable every effort will be made to Sc
cure her at once. So much would have 10
be done, however, to make her ready for
troop service that she probably could not
go on the next expedition.
The city of Rio Janeiro, which is due
here July s, and the Umatilla, have been
reported upon and may be secured. Meth
er the Acapulco nor the Alameda will be
taken.
If the department decides to charter the
ship Tacoma for use in the Manila trans
port service the vessel will doubtless be
used for freight purposes, but 1t has been
suggested that she be fitted up for the
transportation of horses. The voyage to
Manila by sailing vessels requires 105 days.
Mrs. Phoebe Hearst has donated $1,000 for
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-03
TAKING THE HEIGHTS
Opening the Way to Moro Castle for
the Army


the Army
NEW YORK, July "A copyright dis
patch to the Evening World dated on the
field, two miles from Santiago, July 1, and
cabled from Playa del Este, says:
San Juan Heights have fallen and the
way Is now opened for an advance on Nor
no Castle. 1t was a glorious victory, but
dearly purchased.
The place was the strongest Spanish out
post, we'll fortified and valiantly defended.
The position was an excellent one. San
Juan hin is steep and an artillery battery
was located on 1t. 1t was also occupied
by barracks and other buildings. But the
American troops stormed the heights and
the Spanish valor had to yield to the bulldog
tenacity and courage of the Anglo-Saxon
AS 1 write our troops are swarming up the
hill and covering 1t like ants. The Spanish
are demoralized. The fighting has been of
the hardest kind and our troops have suf-
fered severely, but the enemy's works are
in our hands and they do not count the
cost.
Ell Caney is also ours. The general advance
which began at 3 p. m. has been successful
all along the line.
After driving the enemy out of Ell Caney,
the troops took possession of the village
and destroyed the Spanish forts by which
1t was being defended. The Spaniards fled
into the city of Santiago, where they now
are.
The losses on both sides were heavy. A
bursting Spanish shell almost annihlated
an entire company of our troops.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-03

What do all these quiet millions Of working
freeholders and Industrious citizens, who
live away from the Newspaper correspond
ents, think Of the progress Of the war;
Are they aware that their country stands
at the parting Of the ways; that her ex-
ternal policy must be radically modified and
that she is engaged in war which may 80
develop that 1t may occupy years. create
national debt and leave the United States
with a powerful army and the second feet
In the world? Do they think Of peace or
have they made up their minds that there
shall be no peace until Spain begs for 1t and
surrenders her colonies? Above all, have
they thought of the possibility of the war
extending. and what, in that case, will they
order their government to do?"
The Spectator, continuing, says 1t believes
the Americans will "go on fighting, with
ever increasing energy and volume Of sac
rifice, until they win and are able to die
tate terms of peace to their antagonists.
They will repel interferences. whatever suf-
fering or loss such repulse may involve. and
they will insist on great fleet and the
skeleton Of a powerful army being regarded
as part of the national machinery no more
to; be abolished than lighthouses or offices
Tor paying interest On the Adtiohoi uSos'
Expects Trouble
The Spectator also devotes considerable
attention to the Philippines, where, 1t says,
"unless certain parties keep their heads
and temper there will be shots exchanged
between the American and German ships
Both sides may misunderstood the position
of a strictly neutral fleet, the weaker thirst
ing to commit everybody so that it may
benefit by the confusion, and the stronger ir-
ritated at having to provide for contin-
gency 1t did not anticipate. Admiral Dewey,
for example, cannot venture to exhaust or
nearly exhaust. his supply of shells In bonn
harding Manila. With the Germans looking
on when the bombardment begins, with Ger
man officers at Cavite and German marines
at Manila and German cruisers in the harbor
and a German prince among them, Admiral
Dewey will have most delicate part to
play, and playing delicate part when sail
ors are dying and the reputation Of ma
ton is at stake is not SO easy"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-03
SEIZED THE ADULA
McCalla Believes She Is a Blockade
Runner

NEW YORK, July IA dispatch to the
Herald from OF Santiago Thursday. via
Port Antonio, Jamaica, says:
The Adula, British steamship, which
some time ago carried British refugees from
Cienfuegos t2 Kingston, and which has been
in many Cuban ports since the war began.
.dropped anchor in the lower bay at Guam
tanamo last night. Commander McCalla of
the Marblehead decided to have the status
Of the Adula in Cuban waters officially de-
termined, and he promptly seized the vessel
He put prize crew aboard the Adula.
which was loaded with provisions.
Commander McCalla will hold the vesse,
until he receives orders from Washing
ton.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-03

the use OF Companies NJ and X of the Mon
tana regiment.
Private VIM. King, Company e, of the
Tennessee regiment, died this morning at
the marine hospital from pneumonia fol-
lowing an attack Of measles. King was o
patient in the field hospital and was re-
Gently transferred to the institution where
his death occurred.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-03
What Do the People Think

Zone thing is very curious in all the mat
ter, and that is the scanty evidence of
American opinion that reaches Europe.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-03
SPANS Crippled Roats

4 LONDON. July IA special dispatch
rom Madrid says that after the Cabinet
meeting yesterday 1t was Officially an
bounced that Camara's torpedo boat de-
ltroyers win return from Port Said to
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-15
OSkALOOSA NEWS.

Quite a large number of church peo-
pie perpetrated surprise upon Rev.
White of the A. NJ. I. church, by cal
ling upon him at his home Thursday
night. The surprise was in the nature
of benefit, for the Rev. Every one
enjoyed the evening.
On last Thursday April 18th. the
friends of John Lewis pleasantly sur
iprised him by geathering at his home
on 200 First street, and then after COM
spleting Preparations, tinveigled him
there on some preteS. The young
mans mother, Mrs. Strong, assisted by
Mrs. Commodore Lee had made elabor-
ate preparations for the entertainment
of the participants, and had also
.arraigned delicious course of refresh
ments. which were served during the
evening, and added much to the gener-
al enjoyment. The occasion was in
of Mr.. Lewis "4th
birthday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-15

Mrs. Nora Mcdonald and Miss
Henrietta Jones gave an Easter
dinner at their home Sunday.
The dinner was bountiful one.
There were fourteen present and
all went away saying that the
young ladies are royal entertain>
ers.
The A. NJ. E. S. S. elected
Miss Della Davis as a delegate to
attend the S. S. Convention at
Muchakinock in May. Della is a
bright young lady and Abba will
be we'll represented.
Ambrose Morris of Ottumwa
drove over land to Abba Saturday
to transact business, returning
Sunday evening.
Mr.. B. Thomas of Muchakinock
makes frequent visits to our city.
C]A number of Hiteman people
were shopping in our city Satnr-
day
Mrs. Randolph and two chill.
dren of Hiteman spent Sunday in
our city. +-..av,@.,>.s........-......
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-15
VALOR on THE COLORED
MAN.

During these troubled times
when war seems inevitable, you can
hear the white man tell of the loyal
ty, bravery, gallantry of the colored
man in the late war. 1t is indeed
very strange that they waited until
aow to tell how useful our race was
in time of battle. Nearly every pa
per and magazine have an article
about the Negro as a soldier and
how he could stand the tropical eli
mate of Cuba better the white man.
We do not believe that, for the col
ored Americans are just as much
American in their habits, customs,
and nature as the white man. The
Cuban climate is just as hard on the
northern colored man as it is on the
northern white man and the southern
white man can endure as much hea,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-15
ALBA NEWS.

Bert Jones and John Thomas,
two of Albia's young men, spent
Easter Muchakinock and neigh
boring towns.
Mrs. G.. A. Davis entertained
Rev. A. Ford and Mr.. and Mrs.
Butler last Sunday.
G. G.. Tolson spent Sunday with
his family and left Sunday evening
for St. Joseph. Missouri, where he
will stay an indefinite time.
Gennetta Marshall left Abba for
Ottumwa where she will spend the
summer.
Quarterly meeting and quarterly
conference were held in Abba
this week. Rev. Jason Bundy
was present at the quarterly con-
ference.
Easter Sunday was nicely OBJ.
served in our little city. The A
NJ. E. Church and S" S. helo
their usual programme and the
Ladies Cluster Leaf Literary Soci
etv gave an Easter entertainment
on Saturday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-15
Original Notice.

In the District Court. of the State of
Iowa. in and for Polk County.
Matte Crockett VS. William Crockett.
To William Crockett, the above nam.
ed defendent you have been sued by
the named plaintiff, Matte Crockett
in the District Court of Polk county.
the State of Iowa and that you must
answer the petition of the plaintiff fled
in said court on or before the first day
of May 1898 or the allegations OF said
petition will be taken as true. and u
Judgment rendered against you in said
action, forever divorcing said plaintiff
from YOU. and for all further relief the
court in equity may grant.
j. B. RUSH,
Atty for plaintiff.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-15
OVTUMWA NEWS.

The Easter exericos were beautifully rem
dcred at the Baptist and Methodist
churches, and was well attended. The
afternoon services were conducted by the
Sunday School scholars, and in the even
ing it was conducted by the young ladies,
gentlemen and older members of the
church.
The Baptist. who have organized new
choir furnished some lovely music for the
evening, beng led by their organist, Mrs.
Il. Shelton. 4
The entertainment given at Mrs. +. W.
Fowler last Tuesday evening, was we'll
attended. 1t was given for the bonitit OF
Mrs, j. Hamilton's Club.
The l. Is. w, met at the residence Of
Mrs. M. Owens last Friday. After their
usual program the hostess served All ele-
CANT lunch, and then they adjourned to
meet at Mrs. L. Shelton. s...s,s:
Mr.. w. Rhodes of Muchakinock, Is the
guest of Mrs. j. Crawford.
Mrs. Minerve Moore ofCheyenne, Wyom-
ing arrived in this city Friday evening,
to make this her future home, with her
daughter, Mrs. d. b. Carpenter.
Mr.. Luther Williams Of keb, Ia, was
visiting his brother, Mr.. II. Williams
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Eva Crunp of Hedrick. Ia. has
been visiting for the past week with her
sister, Mrs. D. johnson.
l.. Creda Mason Of this city, who has
been sick for a couple OF weeks is conva-
lescent.
Those on the sick list are: James
Hamilton, Misses Nellie Fowler and Car
rie Spicer.
Mrs. Mary Wilson, who is employed
at the Ballingall hotel was seriously hurt
while going up on the elevator, the rope
broke.
Quite number attended the baptising
ut Keb Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-15
KEB NEWS.

The Demonstrated Cornet Band OF
keb. had large attendance at their
entertainment Saturday night April
9th. The band rendered very nice
music for the occasion. At $3.50 p. IN.
there was a grand cake walk, the band
furnished the music for the march and
contest drill. Several couples taken
part in the drill. Mr.. Robt. Strawther
and Mrs. Noldcr Givcns were awarded
the cake. This was a contest for the
grand entrance to Il grand cake walk,
that will be given by the band in Ot-
tumw;. May 18th. ut which time other
professional cake walkers OF this state
and Missouri will contest at the Tur-
ner hail.
keb has colorcd Base Ball Team just
organized. that expects to play most all
the amatures of the state this season;
we also have a good band that is in
good shape for service to the public
this season. and will promptly answer
all communications sent to the president,
J. A. Mitchell or the corresponding
secretary. j. W. Evans. This band IS
under the instruction of J. l.. Morgan.
formerly instructor Of the Citizens
Band of Ottumwa. The band consist
of Il pcices. c. Washington is leader.
Fourteen candidates were baptized
Sunday. Rev. G. W. Sewall. pastor OF
in charge otficiated. and was assisted
by deacon. q. ". Thomas and II. l..
Long. About five hundred people wit
messed the occasion. Many visitors
from pelay, Ottumwa. Muchakinock'
Hiteman, Chillicotha. Forbush. Canter'
Vile and other places surrounding us
Brother j. r. abry of Wanlock. ILL.,.
was with us.
Mrs. Gilbert and daughter of Ottum
wa. was the guest of Mrs. l.. Washing
ton.
Rev. G.. W. Sewall will depart for his
home. in Ala, Wednesday to visit his
mother and relatives. The church will
present him a $500 suit of clothes fol-
his good pastorship here for the pas
five months.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-15
KNOXVILLE NOTES.

KNOXVILLE NOTES.
Francesca +. Jeffres as the
black faced comedian was the
most attractive feature in the Goth
Century Minstrel.
Rev. II. S. Skanes preached at
Coalport Sunday morning and
evening.
Nelse Tomlin is visiting friends
in Ottumwa and Abba this week.
Clarabel and Edgar Tomlin
were "Mammy's Little Pumpkin
Colored Coons" in the Milk Maids
Convention, Friday April Sth.
The song was sung by Jolly Della
Pringle.
A pleasure party was formed
and spent Easter Sunday at the
beautiful country residence of
Messrs. Andrew and Thomas
Jeffres.
We wonder what attracts Fred
Teffres in Knoxville: surely not
his cousin.
Mrs. Robert Givens has a large
brood Of young chickens.
War seems to be the chief talk in
Knoxville.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-15
For COUNTY RECORDER.

Mr.. F. A. Tomlinson, of Webster
township, a lifelong republican and
an active republican worker, has
announced his name as candidate
for County Recorder, subject to the
republican convention. Mr.. Tom
linson was born in Williams county,
Ohio, in 1874, came to Polk county,
Iowa, twenty-five years ago, and
settled on a farm in Webster town-
ship, where he taught school during
the winter and farmed in the summer
until recently, when he moved into
this city. He has never held or
asked for an Office until now, except
some few township offices, which he
held. He will appreciate any sup
port his friends may extend.