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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
United States TO be Punished.

MADRID, April 29.-The rumors that
have been prevalent for some time
that Russia and Germany would offer
substantial assis ance to Spain are
again current today aud seem to have
some sort OF foundation in fact. The
people seem to look for an anti-Amer-
ican joint demonstration on the part of
the great powers before long. They
fully believe the United States will
soon be called down for its arrogance
and cruel precipitation of a needless
war.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
. nd Edition
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BON BARDED,

KEY WEST, April 29.-Reports just
received here from the blockading
fleet say that the engagement with the
forts at Matanzas was followed by tt
bonn bardment of Cardenas, on the
north coast of Cuba. At that station
we're placed the monitor Terror and
the gunboat Machias. A shot from a
shore battery provoked them to fire
back. The bombardment was kept up
for two hours, the shots from the an
tiquated guns of the fort doing no dam
age of any sort to the warships. The
fortifca'ions were damaged, but it
could not be ascertained to what ex-
tent. After two hours of intermittent
firing the guns of the fort suddenly be-
came silent.
[Cardenas is east of Matanzas, and
MatanZas is east of Havana; the three
are about 80 miles apsr :. ED.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
Plot to Blow up the Bridge.

DEL Rio, Texas, April 10Th, special:
The Southern Pacific officials were
notified last night that a gang of men
from the south side of the Rio Grande
were on this side prepared to blow up
the Pecos river bridge. So Captain
McCsll's rangers were given a special
train and buried onto the scene of
threatened disaster. They arrived
there this morning, aud found the
bridge safe. They are now rounding
up that section of the country after
suspicious characters.
lament the above dispatch, it may be
said that word was sent to the compa-
ny the other night that an attempt
would be made by Spaniards or Span
ish sympathisers to blow up the Rio
Grarde bridge north est of this city.
A watch was Immediately set, so that
nothing has SO far been done to injure
the cOmpany's property.1
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
fastening to the Front.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April 20.
Eight batteries .of artillery were
rushed off to Tampa today. Five COM
panies Of the Fifth cavalry and Twenty
Fourth infantry will follow as speedily
as possible. They will surely get
away before night. Trains bearing
troops have absolute right of way
over all railroads and will be hurried
through. Officers expect all colored
troops now atChickamauga at to be or
dered to Tampa at once. Matanzas is
their cry. The soldiers of the com
psnies which are left behind are not
slow in telling of their keen disap-
DOintmeut
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
Portugal Discreet.

LISBON, April 29.-The formal pro-
clamation of strict neutrality was pos
ed this morning.
1t is believed here that the govern
ment intimated to Spain that the con-
tinued use of the Cape Verde islands as
a rendezvous for the Spanish squadron
could no longer be tolerated. The
fleet had to leave the islands in conse-
quence.
Many of the people here do not liz e
the apparent knuckIing down to the
American government
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
G.. H. TRAIN HELD UP.
Four Masked Robbers Blow up the
Through safe, and Get Every
fhinor in,

>~N-NN
thing in it.
DEL Rio. Texas, April 20, special
The Southern Pacific passenger train
mum ber 20. west bound. was held up at
l2:lo a. m, today, two miles west of
ComstOck, 80 miles west of Del Rio sta
ton, by four masked robbers, and
everything in the through safe was
secured.
Two of the masked quartet boarded
the engine with Winchesters and six
shooters just as Engineer Jordan pull
ed:out. Both enginemen were covered
and requested to keep quiet. At two
miles out, the engineer was compelled
to shut off, and as soon as the train
was stopped. two more masked robbers
Joined the outfit, and the express cars
was cut loose from the rest of the train.
Then Jordan was forcs to run two
miles further west, and while one of
the men watched the engineer, with
cooked Winchester the other three
gentlemen forced open the express car.
The messenger had no k Us to the
through safe, SO the bandits ordered
him out of the way, blew up the safe
with three sticks of dynamite, and car
ried off everything in it. The express
people decline to say what was in the
safe, but it is believed that the gang
got away with $15, 600 to $40. 600. The
explosion wrecked the roof and sides
of The car, and the safe is ready for the
scrap b sp
After empfying the money and Sc
cur1tles into gunny sack, the four
bandits told the messenger it was per-
fectly safe for him to return to his
car now, and then telling
The engineer he could now
back up to mis- train, they emphasized
the kind perm ssion with series of
volieys from tLeir Winchesters. Jor-
dan did cot need a more forcible invi-
ta:ion, but ran back as fast as his en-
eln- would carry him to where Con-
ducior Burns and the remainder of
the train hands we're waiting for
an explanation. The train backed to
Comstock, and the officials of the read
were notified.
The moon had just gone down, SO it
was dark. and the men were so care
fully masked that it was impossible to
entity any of them, before they rode
OFF into the darkness with their i'll got
ten proceeds. A posse of deputy
sheriffs are in pursuit of the bandits.
1.-The train referred to in the above
dispatch arrived in this city tod ay
nearly two hours late, be-
ing unable to make up the lost time in
the teeth of the fierce gale. The ex-
press car was a great curiosity, and at
tracted crowd of curious people. The
passengers were not disturbed
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
First Summary Execution.

NEW YORK. April 29.-A Key West
special to the Evening Journal says
that a sailor on the mouitor Puritan, q
Spaniard by birth, was detected tam.
pering with the locks of the princi pal
magazines. 1t is reported that he was
Immediately court martialled and sem
fenced to be shot. The IN evidenced
the most perfect discipline when I'll g
sensational discovery became known.
No violence was attempted
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
raI.Shsfter to Command.

WASHINGTON, April 2S.-It is only a
question of very few days when the
first detachment of United States
troops will sail from Tampa TO be land
ed on Cuban soil. Eight large steam
ers ere ready, chartered as transports,
and 5000 men of the regular army will
speedily be conveyed to some Cuban
port acting as guard and escort of
the munitions of war which are to be
supplied to the Insurgents. General
SCATTER will command the force. He
is getting his men ready today.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
MatanZas Probably the Port

TAMPA, F a., April 29.-The latest
report received a. the Army headquar-
ters to this city is that fourteen train
loads of troops are now on theway to
join the army of.invasion. A telegram
just received states. that the Spanish
garrison at Matapzas is composed
of sixty marines,a that the assistance
of troops will be needed to seize and
hold the port
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
LightShiD Adrift.

NORFOLK, Va, April 29.-After
spending a terrible night in q big hur-
ricane, the Cape Charles Hghtship was
discovered this morning twenty miles
off Pyners station, helplessly adrift. 1t
Is not known at this hour how many
men were lost. Tugs have gone to her
assistance.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
NAVAL INCREASE.
The COnferc es Have Agreed On An APP
preparation of $57 100000, With
a Big Addition to the Navy.

WASHINGTON, April 2S.-The Senate
and House conferaes on the naval ap-
prcpria ion bill have reached an agree
ment, and the report is to be presented
today. AS completed the bill carries a
total appropriation of nearly S57. 200, 900
which is some $19, 9,OOO, 900 greater than
that carried by the bill which passed
the house and S32, OOO, 900 more than
the appropriation for the current year.
The main amendments made by the
senate and adopted by the confe-ces
are recognized to be absolutely de-
maoded by the exigencies of these
stirring times. The most important
Of these amendments are those which
authorize the building of four harbor
defense monitors and the increase Of
the number of torpedo boat destroyers
from twelve to sixteen. The bill also
authorizes the construction of three
battle ships and five big dry docks.
The last item has been fought over for
a long time as the naval appropriation
bill was brought up from year to year,
and it is only the stress of circumstan-
ces that makes agreement possible at
this time.
WASHINGTON, April 29.-Tbe war
revenue measure was up in the house
allday, it created a most acrimonious de-
bate. Many democrats seemed to be
trying to set the poor against the
rich, claiming that the former carried
the greatest burden. Walker, of Mas
sachusetts, the richest man in congress,
protested against railrosdIpg so vast q
measure through congress. Lewis, of
Washington, wanted proviso inserted
in the bonds that they could be paid in
either gold or silver. A multitude Of
charges and amendments were propos-
ed that will be considered in COM
mittee.
WASHINGTON, April 29.-The naval
bill as been reported to the senate in
accordance wi, h the copferees' report.
WASHINGTON, April 29.-The Nc
MILAN substitute for the income tax
passed the house this afternoon.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
The Sooner the Better,

TORONTO, Ont., april 29.-Senor
Polo has received several long cipher
cablegrams from Madrid this morning.
The only information that could be OBJ
tanned W as that a result of the cables
the minister might at any moment
have to start for London
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
Now For a Roar.

KINGSTON, Jamslca, April 29.-Ad-
vices from Santiago, Cuba, say that
the American consul's Office has been
a tackled by mob and onsiderably
demaged. The consulate was under
tue British flag, and the English
consul has protested in terms that ad-
nit of 10 IN soon StructlOn
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
In Humauity's Cause.

KEY WEST, April 29-The Rcd
Cross steamer State of Texas, from
New York with supplies and nurses for
work in Cuba, has arrived here. Clara
Barton will probably accompany her
to Cuba as soon as The opening is ef-
fected. There is every ind ication here
that the prediction of an Immediate
movement TO Cuba is soon to be fulfill
nd
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
Brazil Neutral.

Rio JANEIRO, April pa decree
proclaim Jog the neutrality of Brazil in
the war between the United States
and Spain has been issued.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
Better Run Along Home.

GALVESTON Texas, April 29-There
is an uucoo irmed rumor in circulation
here that a Spanish gunbost is prowl-
ing along the. Mexican coast. The in
ico
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
MAKE READY!
United States Troops Being Pushed
Through to the Coast.
SPAIN'S FLEET MASSING FOR A BLOW

;pains Armada Leaves St. Vincent Probably at Porugas
Suggestion American Consulate at Santiago Mobbed
Big Increase in Navy Appropriations Oregon in
Grave Danger-Rumor of German-Russian Alliance
with Spain---Another Rich Prize--The First Military
Execution of the War;
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
EOt Improbable.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 26.-A morn
ing paper asserts that plans of all the
works cOmmapdiHg the hnrbor of San
Francisco are in !he poss ession of the
ifil.a
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
Back to Port.

ST. VINCENT, April 29.-The torpedo
boats of the Spanish squadron have re-
turned here. They will proceed to sea
again tomorrow. 1t cannot be learned
why they came back to port.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
Ouiet in Madrid j..

MADRID, April 29.-It is quiet here
today. The papers place full credepce
iu the Spanish reports of the Matanzas
affair
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
Took Oath of Office.

WASHINGTON, April 29.-Judge Day
telegraphed to the state department.
this morning from Canton, Ohio, stat
iug he took the oath of Office yesterday
as secretary of state.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
Temerario Ceases to Hover.

BUENOS AYRES, Argentine, April
29.-The Spaoisn torpedo vessel Teme-
rario has entered the port of La Plat,
(Argentine) aud is anchored there
awaiting orders.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
Shot Herself Dead.

DENVER, April % Mrs. Eva G.
Hilbert, readicg clerk of the ninth
general assembly, shot herself dead
this afternoon
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
Big Explosion.

SAN FRANCISCO, April pa report
has just reached the city that big
powder explosion rear Tampico, Mex
leo, XII led iifteea men aud sixty mules.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
Another Hold up.

An unknown and undisguised man
held up the N. NJ. & A. depoL at Fair
bank, Ariz., Wednesday night. W tn a
six shooter, and secured $3.50.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
SpreckelS Is No Fool.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April 29.-
Claus Spreckels, the sugar king and
multi-millionairei is reported to be dy :
g.
SAN FRANCISCO. April 20, 1890 q.
m CLAUS Spreckels is improving.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
Silver st. adv.

New YORK, April 29.-Silver is
quoted at 565.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29
ANOTHER PRIZE,
The Newport Does the Work.

IHt NtW pUTC DVVS UIIC WUFk.
KEY WEST, April 29.-The Spanish
ship Eneracia. from Yucatan to Ha-
vana, has been captured by the United
States warsbip Newport off the Cuban
coast and brought here by prize crew.
A blank shot stopped her. The crew
are held as prisoners.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-04-29

For plumbing and gas fitting at
rates go to 80 Ell Paso ST.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27

sionally. contracted the malaria af- ter had been in the country about nine months. It is a strange thing that the Americans who were with the insurgents stood tbe climate better than the Cubans themselves. Ameri- can soldiers will stand it well for at least eight months. However, if the war should last longer than that a re- serve force should be ready to take the place of the active army. Thatls why l think the government should raise a big army at once"
 Colonel Fusion says he hopes Gener- al Lee will be given command of part of the army of Cuba.
 "He is a cool headed man and a fighter and knows the Spaniards well, " said he "But the people must not think that this war is any holiday af- fair. We must strike decisive blow and we must not underrate the enemy. Span is treacherous. She is suspi- cious neighbor always. We must hold her at arms length while we admins ter the lash"
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
Free-A Beautiful Picture.

Free pictures beautifully colored for framing, and four copies of Up-To- Date of recent issues. Each issue has beautiful colored back and front, and from forty to fifty large humurous pictures by the famous artists of America Will keep the whole famity in good humor and gond reading for a whole month. Send ten cents in stamps and silver to Up-To-Date, Chi cago, HI. If
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
X Maine womrn,s Pie Crust

Take butter. lard cottoiene. pork frying or beef drirpirgs. either ua k 'ure or any one. IS convenient. .tiiow orc heapea tabieyrconful of shorter. ing 10 three-fourtlS of q emp or a whole rnn of boiling water Set the mixture nn the stove and boi, it. If fresh. add s.t ard little more than half as much
 s9a as for an equal quantity of sour "ilk Pnnr this. wtile boiling hot into .'9rr. r7ix arA mold intn T loaf. Crt cf'
 zee ~i a tine. ie.i. . cover ycrt r,ates- Ii is worked with great ease aaG raaiaity. If you wish a flaky crust cn covered pies; after placing the upper crgsi. spread it w'ih some soft short ,nr sit n little four evenly over ii. Ten holding the plate slightly inclined aTer your sink, pour cold water over ii Fl ihe four is wet. then bake This rr'e has been practiced by cooks for more than 50 years-H -Housekeepcr.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
Stoves and Ranges.

A carload of the cele brated Bridge X Beach cook stoves and ranges just re- ceived at the Lloyd hardw are store on De Queen street. Please call and ex- offered for sale in Polk county. I7-tf
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
For Sale.

Wagon. team and harness, one good seveii-year old nnie, and iive-year.oid mare If you want to buy it would pay you to.investigate. $50 cash gets bar gain. Call on or address
 17-4w w. A. ECHoLs, Polk Co., Rich Mountain, Ark.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
sauarding National Capital.

WASHINGTON, April 35. "A portion of the national guard of this city, which has been called out for duty in instru C. tion camps, has been placed on duty along the conduit bringing the water supply from Great Falls, on the Poto- mac, to this city. There is some talk of a military detail to guard the pub lie buildings and the white house.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27

Call at the "Arkansaw Store. for chickens, ducks, turkeys and guinea chickens; fresh butter eggs and vege. taLles 16-2w
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
Steamed Drown Bread.

Two cupfuls of yellow cornmeal. one cupful of rye meal. one cupful of flour two eupfuls of milk. one cupful of mo- lasses. one-haif of a teaspoonful of salt three teaspoonfuls of baking powder Mix well together. pour into we'll creased brown bread mold and steam for four rs-Philadclphia Press
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
Teams Wanted.

At Clayton's spur. thirteen miles south of Mena. Lum Der and log teams can make from S2- 50 to S4 per day. 15-4L J. H. WHITELY t2 SONS
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
e:ongressman Resigns to Go to War.

WAsHINGToN, April %. .-Representa- tive James R. Campbell, of Illinois, a democrat. has resigned and reported to the secretary of war that he will at once raise regiment and offer it's services to the government Mr. Camp bell is the first member of the present congress to resign for the purpose of going to war.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
-Everv ton of Atlnntic water wher

evaporated vie,9s s1 rounds of salt. ion of Pacific wafr~ 7a pounds, Arcti 'rd Antarctic waters s5 hounds to tn 'nn. and Dead sea water 1s7 pounds.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27
Chris Merry, the Wife MI,

Chris Merry, the Wife Murderer, Hanged.
 CHlcAeo, April 23. Chris Merry, con victed of the murder of his wife, Pauline, was hanged in the county jail at noon to-day.
The Mena star., 1898-04-27

Fishing tackle for all at Poss-office Book Store.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-05-12
SPECIAL SESSION.
Legislature Does the Expected, and
Some Unexpected Business.


The Legislature convened in ex
traordinary session at 10 O'Clock
Thursday at Montpelier, 2l8 repre-
sentatives and q senators responding
to the roll-call. Speaker Lord having
resigned, the House was called togeth'
er by Secretary of State Brownell
and Kittredge Haskins OF Brattleboro
was elected speaker by a vote of l2s
to "a for Geo. NJ. Powers of Morris
town.
Gov. CIRCUITS message stated that
the federal government had accepted
a full regiment of zoos men from
Vermont or $50 more than her quota,
so that the state organizations might
be kept intact and advocated a state
payment OF 81 a month to the sol
diers.
The first bill introduced in the
House was one to prohibit alien rail-
road companies from acquiring an
interest in or control Of railroad com
panies in Vermont without the con.
sent OF the Legislature evidently in
tended to interfere with the Grand
Trunk program with the Central YER
mont. 1t passed both House and
Senate with scarcely any opposition
and was approved, all the same day.
Resolutions were adopted congrat-
ulating Commodore Dewey and also
pledging support to President Nc
Kinley.
The law finally passed relating to
pay of Vermont volunteers provides
for 81 per month for privates adj
ditional to the government pay,
which is $3.50 in the case Of pri-
Yates.
Mr.. Pierce OF Chester introduced a
bill repeating the open season for
deer hunting. The bill was dismissed
in the House.
A bill providing that certain towns
might bond for the proposed White
River Electric railway was passed.
A Rutland free library bill and a
st. Adams municipal electric bill
were passed, as vas also n permit
ting fidelity insurance.
An act passed providing for the re-
instatement of the FIRST Regiment, ".
N. G., when 1t shall return from the
war; also an act authorizing the
governor to fill any future quota OF
troops called for; an act requiring
officers of Vermont volunteers to
make returns to the adjutant general;
an act relating to quadrennial APP
praisal; appropriating $4,000 for ey-
penses OF the session and authorizing
the borrowing of 5000, 600 for pay
ment of troops, etc. The session
adjourned Friday noon.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-05-12
state /. o. O. r.

The annual meeting of the I.O.O.F.
viii be held at st. Adams IN May Is.
The session will open with the an
nual banquet of the Grand Masters
Association in the dining hall of the
St. Adams lodge at 6 o'clock on Tues
day evening, May IL, following which
at 8 O'Clock will be a public meeting
at which addresses will be given
welcoming the order to ST. Adams
by Mayor F. G. Smith and N. N.
Post with a response by Grand Mas
ter Mcfarland.
Wednesday morning at 8 O'Clock
the Grand lodge will convene in Odd
Fellows hall. There will be three
sessions-onc each in the forenoon,
afternoon and evening. The work of
two days is this year to be condensed
into one.
On Thursday will occur the assem-
bly, of the Rebekah degree at 3 O'Clock
in Odd Fellows hall. A second ses-
sion will be held in the afternoon and
it is proposed to have a reception by
Grand lodge officers OF visiting Odd
Fellows in the evening.
Reduced rates have been secured on
the railroads and about four hundred
delegates and visitors are expected.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-05-12
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
WIN BE Held at Montpelier june %

The Republican state committee
met at the Pavilion in Montpelier last
Wednesday evening TO agree on a
time for holding the state convention
for the nomination of candidates for
governor and other state officers. All
the members of the committee save Ii.
K. Parker Of Bradford were present.
Hon. Olin Merrill of Enosburg Falls
presided and Porter ii. Dale OF Island
Pond acted as secretary.
1t was voted to hold the state con-
vention at Armory hall, Montpelier,
June %. w. S. Howard of Middle
bury was appointed chairman of the
committee on resolutions and j. w.
Brock of Montpelier vas made tenn
porary treasurer of the committee in
place of H. X. Ide of st. Johnsbury,
deceased.
The two vacancies in the committee
caused by the death OF Mr.. Ide and
p. X. Gleed of Morrisville were filed
by the election of Harry b. Blodgett
of st. Johnsbury for Caledonia coun-
ty, and r. w. Hulburd of Hy'le Park
for Lamoille.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-05-12
Around the Campfire.
Vermont Pensions.

Increase, Willard Ii. Child, Lyn-
donyille, S24 to $50; reissue and in
crease, Allen Ii. Carter, Groton, "a
TO Sl2.
Original, Pierre W.-Reeves OF Win
ooski, $40; increase, Jackson Sargent
OF Stowe, 80 to $40.
Pensions to Vermonters have been
granted as follows: Restora-
ton, reissue and increase, VIM. G.
Powers, L~yndonville, "a to 81; orig
inal, James Weston, Ascutneyville,
50; Orrin e. Smith, Forestdale, 50;
increase, Judson 5. Burdick, East
Hardwick, "a to $40; Henry ii. Buff,
Burlington, Sc to 50; original widow,
etc, Della A. Ranney, st. Johnsbury,
s12.