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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-13
ADDRESS TO SINGLE TAKERS,
1T Is DESIRED THAT THEIR PHIL.
OsOPHY BE INVESTIGATED.
Appeal In which Their Favorite
Subject In Dealt With In Detail
Infornatio. offered to All.

The Single Tax Propaganda Committee
Of the State of Washington last Monday
evening issued the following address 70 the
people OF Washington:
Believing that all earnest people are in
terested in investigating any movement
which has fos its object the uplifting OF
humanity, through enlarged opportunities
and broader liberties. the propa ganda conn
mittee mas put forth this address 10 the
citizens of the state. for the purpose of
stimulating thought on and investigation
into the philosophy of the single tax, and
also 70 aid in bringing single takers them
selves into closer touch. That wc are row
living under condition OF restricted OPP
portunities, whereby involuntary poverty
Is steadily increasing, seems self-eviGens.
and il this steady trend toward the gem
erai impoversshment of the industrial
forces is to be arrested an economic sys-
ten must be engrafted into our institu-
tons that will establish justice and pro-
mote fraternity. This cannot be accom-
plished through a policy Of restriction. or
by an attempt to patch up our WORKOUT
system Of taxation. a system which has
made US a nation OF liars. and the spon-
sors of which refuse to carry TO its logical
conclusions. Single takers believe that
Henry George has given 10 mankind a
great. living truth to guide the Industrial
world, through a well-deyeloped and sim
pie system Of taxation. The essence OF this
doctrine Is briefly outlined in what fol-
lows:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-13

Those WHO desire TO study this question
or wish Information regarding lecturers.
literature. etc. are requested 20 address
the secretary
-. = SOUTHARD, President
III. r. DREES. Secretary. Box 81. Sc
attic Wash"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-06
SEIZED By HAYTIENS.
Nayassa Island, an American Posses.
sion, Temporarily Abandoned,
Promptly GObbied.

BALTIMORE. MD. July "a special
cable dispatch to the Sun to-day from
Kingston, Jamaica. says
1.-The captain of the schooner Eastern
Queen, six days out from Inagua, reports
calling at Navassa island to take Off the
tools and stores of the American company
which owns the property.
He found the island occupied by band
of Haytiens. who prevented him from land
ing by threatening to shoot any person
setting. foot ashore. They said the island
had been deserted by the Americans and
was now in their possession
Mr.. John H. Fowler. president of the
phosphate company which owns the ISL
and. said to-day:
I'VE have not abandoned Navassa, and
when We had to withdraw our workmen
the property on the island belongs to US.
We have notified the state department Of
the reported occupancy of the island.
Our agent in the West Indies. who Is 10
Gated at Port au Prince, Hayti, had ar
ranged with the admiral of the Haytien
navy to remove our property. The Hay
items claimed the island once before, but
the ruling of the state department, when
Lewis Cass was at its head, decided their
claim out of order. and respect has since
been accorded our claim to possession.
I'VE hold the United States government
our property, as the island is under the
United States flag and only United States
laws apply to its government and the dis
cipline Of our employees.
We would continue working the depos-
its IL we could get ships to load there.
Only this has stopped the business Of e1-
porting, and consequently entails a loss
upon us"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-06

since the arrival of the Spanish REIN
forcements at Santiago to make a more
tenacious defense than would otherwise
have been the case.
news of the departure of the foreign war
ships from Manila at the moment of the
arrival there OF the american reinforce
ments. Only two German, two French and
four British warships now remain at Ma
Mia. and people are asking if interna national
politics have undergone a change and if the
Americans are to be given free hand in
the Philippine islands,
The news received here that the British
consul at Hong Kong has sent dispatch
boat 10 Manila for the purpose of inform
ing Rear Admiral Dewey of the fact that
Admiral Camara's squadron has traversed
the Suez canal is much commented upon,
and the newspapers assert that the Egyp-
tian and British authorities purposely
placed distractions in the way of Admiral
Camara's departure, in order to delay his
arrival At Manila as long as possible. add
ing that the British have been more scrup-
ulous in maintaining the neutrality of the
Suez canal than they were when they
allowed a steamer to leave Hong Kong
loaded with arms for the Manila insurg-
ents.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-06
WILL VISIT CAMP THOMAS.
Governor stephens Promises That He
VIII Drop In on the Fifth Reg
fment shortly.

JEFFERSON CITY. MO. July 5.-(Spe-
cial.) In reply to the invitation of Lieu
tenant Colonel c. II. Morgan. of the Fifth
Missouri volunteer infantry, to visit Comp
Thomas at Chickamauga and review the
Cuba. Governor Stephens sent the follow
ing telegram:
Am grateful for kindly letters and for
kilograms inviting Mrs. Stephens and my
self to visit camp. Have hoped to surprise
you by presenting ourselves at camp long
ere this. but illness and unprecedented
amount of official work have robbed us OF
this pleasure. Rest assured our hearts are
with you. If you are not soon called away,
We are coming. accompanied by General
Bell and family. and other Missourians.
who are deeply interested in our patriotic
soldier boys
Governor Stephens to-day sent a personal
check to the Missouri soldiers at Chicka-
mauga. for s150 and to the Missouri troops at
Camp AIger for $50. This money was sent
ent to the soldiers to be used in any way
they desire.
CHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK.
GA. July 5-iSpecial) There was much
cheer among the Missourians in camp when
1t was learned that Governor Stephens had
decided to pay a visit to Camp Thomas.
In reply to Governor Stephens message.
Colonel Morgan wired the governor. express
ing the gratitude of the regiment and the
hope that the governor would make the
Fifth Missouri volunteers his headquarters
while at Chickamauga.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-06
A COURTESY TO cERvERA.
President Mckialey Permits Him to
Communicate With His Pam
iIY by Cable,

WASHINGTON. July "a graceful
courtesy was to-day extended to the cap
tured Spanish Admiral Cervera by the pres
ident. Through General GreeIy, chief sig
nal officer. permission was sent to Cervera
to communicate with his family in Spain
by cable. Permission was also granted to
other, captured Spanish officers to use the
cable to transmit personal messages to
friends in Spain. The messages will be. of
course. carefully censored and nothing will
be allowed to pass that would be of assist
ance in any manner to the enemy.
LONDON. July 6.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Times SAYS:
Admiral Cervera's family have received
a telegram. professediy from him, stating
that he is prisoner. but its authenticity
Is doubted. The following is the only Off
ciai dispatch the government has received
since yesterday:
At dusk last night there reached the
socapa battery seven shipwrecked men
from the sunk torpedo boat destroyers
Ihey said the Infanta Maria Teresa was
steaming in damaged condition behind
foint Buzer. out of sight of the town, and
that the A]mirante Oquendo was affre.
subsequently, other sailors. / do not know
how MANY. got ashore and confirmed the
above. The enemy attacked our forces
during the morning. causing us a loss of
seven wounded. Colonel Escarios' column
has arrived
THE dispatch goes on to describe the
intervention of the foreign consuIs at San
tiaSo and the offer of the Americans 10
delay bombardment on the morning of July
>. provided the Spaniards refrained from
5qI qlEM s7pnIouoo II -meql SuIYoellg
words, 4 have Agreed
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-06
GREAT LOSS OF OFFICERS.
ery-Several General OIL
GERS Ill.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-Consderable
comment has been caused among the Off
cials of the war department by the great
loss of American officers in the two days
of lighting at Santiago. Official reports
thus far received indicate that fifty-eight
American officers were either killed or
wounded. and the list is only partial.
Speaking OF the matter this evening Ad-
jutsnt General Corbin said that a finer lot
of officers than was with General Skaters
corps in Cuba never wors shouderstraps.
They were, he said. brave. aggressive and
brilliant. and were well worthy to carry
the honor of the stars and stripes. General
Corbin did not forget the enlisted men in
his comment. saying that the great ma
jority of Skaters force was the pick OF
the regular army. strong. resoiute. ad
mirabIy disciplined and thoroughly enthusi-
astic and patriotic.
Shafters army is laboring at some dis
advantage. not only on account of the in
tense heat and the shock of a great battle
but also on account of the loss and dis
ability of so many officers. While none of
the general officers has been wounded. no
less than five of them are i'll. and were
they at home would be in bed. General
Shafter himself is suffering from a severe
indisposition. His condition. according to
last reports. was somewhat improved, but
it is notable that he directed the first days
fight from cot on which he was lying.
General Joe Wheeler in command of the
cavalry division, was very seriously i'll,
but when the battle began insisted, against
the protests OF his surgeon. that he be
taken 10 the front. He went in an am
bulance. but when he arrived on the field
he mounted his horse and personally direct
ed the operations of his men.
General Young, General Hawkins and
Acting Brigadier General Wood. of the
rough riders. are i'll. but II is understood
that their condition is not serious.
The heavy loss of officers is due to the
dash and bravery of the officers themselves.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-06
RACE HORSES BURNED.
Six Stables at st. Lsuis Fair Grounds
Destroyed aad Seven Others
In

ST. LOUIS, July 5.-At go o'clock this
afternoon, fire broke out in the stable OF
DR.. Rernays, at the fair grounds. just as
the FIRST race was being called. and within
an hour five valuable racehorses and six
stables had been consumed and several
ether stables badly damaged. Spectators
and trackmen rushed to DR.. Bernay's sta
Bile and did what they could with the fair
grounds hose, but the two streams were in
effective and the wind spread the fire rap
idly. The horses were cut loose from all
the stables and turned into the infeld of
the track, where crowd of spectators had
collected. The frightened animals stam-
peded. and it was by the rnerest chance
that the crowd was not run down. A gen.
eral alarm had been turned in. but by the
time the department arrived six stables had
burned. DIR. Bernays lost Equitome
Anonyma and Rey Del Corsa. and Glen.
Creveling lost Abe Fashion and Ferd Owen.
Several horses received injuries III the
stampede. Two firemen were injured and
conveyed to the hospital.
The fire is supposed to have been Of
cigarette origin. The loss is not estimated.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-06
HOW cERvERA LOOKED AT 1T.
He Preferred tn Lose His Ships at Sen
Rather Than in
HaPb0r.
Copyright. Isss. by the Associated Press,

Copyright. 1898. by the Associated Pressp
OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 4, VIA
PORT ANTONIO. JAMAICA, July 5. PER
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH
BOAT CYNTHIA Il. VIA KINGSTON.
JAMAICA, July 3. la:15 a. m.-The first ana
only statement concerning the recent naval
battle made by the Spanish commander,
Admiral Cervera, was to correspondent
of the Associated Press on board the bat
tleship Iowa. Ii WAS as follows:
Il would rather lose my ships at sea. like
sailor. than in a harbor. II was the only
thing left for me to do
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-06
FOURTH MANILA EXPEDITION.
A Wait of at Least Two Weeks Yet
Seems to BE Almost In
evitable.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 5.-That there
will be a long wait before the departure
of the fourth Manila expedition is evident
from the fact that the collier Titania, which
Is to be chartered by the government. is to
make another trip to Puget sound, load coal
and return to this city before she is turned
over to the war department The Titania
cannot make a round trip. load and dis
charge in less than two weeks. There may.
however. be fifth expedition, to which the
collier will be assigned.
In the meantime, although the selection Of
troops depends mainly on the transports,
Major General z. 8. Otis, commanding the
troops of the Eighth army corps. has begun
to consider what troops would be of most
value in Manila
The expedition to the Philippines, of
course, depends upon the war department.
The situation in Santiago. the probability
of peace. the attitude Of Germany. may en-
ter into the plans to be carried out by the
troops in this city now waiting for trans
portation across :he Pacific.
General Anderson's issue of a call for
horses at Manila has a source of hope to
the cavalry, who have been threatened ali
along with the miserable little Manila
horses or an insufficient number of their
own animals. 1t Is now thought that a
whole regiment may be sent to the Phil
ippines.
The second Manila expedition will prob
ably reach the Philippines about next
Wednesday or Thursday, presuming that
the vessels will travel at an average speed
of ten knots, which Is the speed that they
will be likely to maintain, the Colon being
somewhat slow.
The United States steamship Philadelphia,
which has been having an overhauling at
Mare Island, will be ready for sea in about
two weeks. 1t is said the work that has
been done on her is Of the best description.
and that nothing has been left undone to
make her perfect.
Captain L. H. Turner left for Mare ISL
and to-day to take charge of the Iroquois,
formerly the tug Fearless. 1t is hinted
that the IroQuois may be sent to Manila
as a dispatch boat, as she is weN adapted
for that purpose.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-06
DEFEAT ADMITTED AT LAST.
Sehor sRgastn Officially Announces
That CerEera's Fleet Has Been
Destr0yed.

MADRID, July ), p. m.-Senor Sagasta,
tie premier, has announced officially that
Admiral Cervera's squadron has been de-
feated. that the Almirante Oauendo was
burned and the Infanta Maria Teresa sunk,
and that Admiral Cervera himself is pris-
oner Of war; The dispatch containing the
information has not Yet been fully deci-
phered.
LONDON, July s.-The., Madrid core
spondent of The Times says:
= Dispatches received from American
sources describing the destruction of Ad-
miral Ceryeras squadron, which the IN m
ing papers considered wild exaggerattons
and consequently held back. have now been
published in special editions. They are re-
garded as substantially true, and have pro-
duced a most painful impression among all
classes, but there is perfect tranquility.
perceive no symptoms of dangerous pop
ulaF
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-06
WIN. K. CARLISLE DEAD.
He Went to New York Recently to As
same the Practice of His
Brother Logan.

NEW YORK. July 5.-William X. Carlisle
died to-day at the home Of his father,
John G. Carlisle. ex-secretary Of the treas
ury. Mr.. Carlisle has been resident OF
New York only about six months. He came
to this city to assume the practice Of his
brother Logan, who died recently. He had
practiced in Kentucky. Kansas and Chicaso
courts.
WICHITA, KaS., July 5.-william X.
Carlisle was engaged in the practice of law
here from 1896 TO 1881. His brother. Logan.
was Junior member of the firm. Unlike his
father, he paid no attention to politics.
He would scarcely vote. much less take
part in conventions. He moved from here
to Chicago. and held position In the gov
ernment service curing the worlds fair.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-06
DESPERATE NIGHT ATTACK.
day NiEht-FightinE was Re-
sumed Sunday.


Copyright 1885, by the Associated Press)
SANTIAGO DE CUBA. Sunday, July 3,
$50 u. M. PER ASSOCIATED PRESS
DISPATCH BOAT DANDY TO PORT AN
TONIC. JAMAICA. VIA KINGSTON. JA-
MAICA, Monday, July 4. 11:3O p. m.-The
Spanish made a desperate night attack
upon our left shortly before 10 o'clock Sat
Grday night. The assault was directed at
the position that had been carried by Cen
eral kent's men. The Spaniards left the
trenches and charged across the open,
striking heavily upon General Wikoff's
brigade consisting of the Ninth. Thirteenth
and Twenty fourth infantry. They were re-
inforced by heavy fire all along their
line of guns and batteries, and succeeded
in driving some of our men from the
trenches, but the heavy fire the Americans.
in turn, poured in staggered the Spanish
line and sent it reeling backward with
heavy loss.
The Americans had advanced from the
trenches for the first time, and while the
Spaniards were in the open some Of our
gatlings on the extreme lett dld some
terrible execution.
The casualties among our men were not
heavy General Hawkins was shot III the
foot. Over 200 additional wounded were
taken to the rear during sthe night, one
batch consisting of 120.
Under General Skaters order the battle
was reopened at o'clock this morning
along the whole line. AT this writing. the
sound of the firing is like the long roll of
machine gun. punctuated by the heavy
boom of the Spanish batteries.
The recruits were ordered to the front
to-day. Our loss has now reached I,.00 kill
ed and wounded.
Part of the night attack was directly op-
posite to the station of the Third and Sixth
cavalry. Captain Bowden. of the Third cav
airy. went with a working party at a..
M, to straighten the line of intrenchments
between General Chaffee's brigade on the
right and General Kents division on the
left. Whether there was an accident is
not known, but he clashed in the darkness
with the Spanish who We're advancing in
front of the working party. and was
obliged to retire. Rollo, of Troop E. was
killed. and Poole. of Troop E. was wound
ed. The Spanish did not advance close
enough to draw the fire of the American
main line. The action lasted about eigh-
teen minutes and went on simultaneously
at other points on our front. The Spanish
loss could not be ascertained.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-06
AUGUST BENZIGER WEEDS.
The Famous Artist Married in New
York to Miss Gertrude Lyton,
of Chicago.

NEW YORK. July Miss Gertrude Ly-
ton. daughter of Henry c. Lyton. of Chi
cago. was married to-day in st. Patrick 8
cathedral to August Benziger, the famous
artist. The ceremony. which was witnessed
by immediate relatives only. was performed
by Archbishop Corrisan. Among the prom
inenr persons in America and Europe whose
portraits have been painted by Benziger
are President Mckinley, Vice President Ho-
bart General Miles. Richaru Croker. Bish-
op Cheney of Illinois. his holiness. Pope
Leo XIII. and Brahms, the composer.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-06
FIRE At HottENBERG, KAs.
Half of the. Basiness Portion of n
Kansas Village Destroyed by
/, ENrecraeIer

WASHINGTON, kAS.. July 5.-tSpecial9
A disastrous fire occurred at the town of
Hoilenbergi on the st. Joseph & Grand
Island railroad in this county. yesterday
forenoon by which about half of the bust
ness portion of the town was destroyed.
involving loss of several thousand dol
lars. The buildings burned were the store
building of Q. L. Taylor. the postottice
building and three others belonging to Rus
sell Kerr and used for barber shop, real
estate office. residence and for other pur-
poses. Taylors entire stock of goods.
worth several thousand dollars. was de-
stroyed except a few hundred dollars
worth He had but S1.OOa insurance. 1t is
believed the fire originated from the care
were celebrating the Fourth.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-06
PACIFIC RAILROAD DEBT.
House Will Vote To-day On the Sen
ate's Scheme for Reaching
o Settlement.

WASHINGTON. July Sat the opening
of the house, Chaplain Couden made feel
ing reference to the events at Santiago.
The senate amendments to the bill for the
pay of the army from enrolment to the
mastering in were concurred in, and the
bill now goes to the president.
The partial conference report on the gen.
eral deficiency bill leaving only the senate
Pacific railroad refunding amendment
open. was adopted. The minority fought
for an extended debate. on the excepted
amendment. Mr.. Mcguire of California.
asked for three days but agreement was
reached for a vote at o'clock Tomorrow
afternoon.
After passing bill to print 75.CoO addition
al copies of the bankruptcy law. Mr.. Cam
non. chairman of the appropriations COM
mittee, opened the debate on the Pacific
roads.
Mr.. Cannon spoke of the wisdom of the
senate amendment. and said ii was the duty
of congress now to secure the collection of
the great amount of Indebtedness due to the
treasury Of the country He denied that
these roads had not paid anything for thir-
or not there should have been better legiS-
latiOn to develop that great country west
of the Missouri river than was had: But
he added I'VE find here to-day this great
Indebtedness of S,9OI0.GO0 to the govern
ment with 25GGA.SS0 ahead of it as first
lien on the property, covering railroad
The agreement contemplated in the
amendment. he pointed out. would be made
under the Whiie isht OF puDiic crltlclSn,
and there should, therefore, be no appre-
tensions as to the results.
Mr.. Mcguire followed in opposition. He
said he favored enforcing the existing law
against these companies. and believed there
was no reason for legislation to compicate
the relations existing between the govern
meRt and these Pacific railroads. He as
serted it was proposed to prevent the gov
ernment from dealing with the men who
want to operate it, to prevent the govern
ment from opening the matter of purchase
TO all bidders and confine the government.
through the proposed commission. to dick
ering and negotiations with men who want
to buy it up to prevent competition
Mr. Powers Republican. of Vermont.
chairman of the house committee on Pa
cifc railroads. spoke of the results of the
construction of the lines, and paid tribute
to their promoters.
The house, at 4:57 p. M, adjourned until
tomorrow.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-06
Eleven Lyncher. Under Arrest.

WASHINGTON. July 5.-The chief post
Office inspector has been informed that
Alex Rogers was arrested at Lake City.
S. c., on July 2, charged with the mur-
der of the negro postmaster at that place
in February last To-day the following
named persons were arrested. charged
with the same crime: Oscar Kelly, Marion
Clark. Edmund Rogers and Charles Join
er. Eleven persons suspected of COM
plicity in this crime have up to this time
been arrested.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-06

Instance after instance has been disclosed
of officers springing in front of their COM
mands and leading them in brilliant sor-
ties against the enemy. Quite naturally,
the Spanish sharpshooters singled out the
officers as targets, and the result was that
the American forces suffered particularly
heavily in this respect.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-07-06
KANSAS FARMER MURDERED.
Found Shot to Death in His
Doorway.

FORT SCOTT, July 5.-tSpecial) A. C.
Mehrert. a prosperous farmer living few
miles from this place, was found dead in
his doorway last night. He had been shot
three times. Mehnert lived alone, and it
is rumored always kept a large sum of
morey in his house. 1t is believed that
robbery was the motive for the crime
and that the murder was committed by
some one living near, who was well ac-
quainted with the premises.