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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
PLANS FOR A HOSPITAL SHIP
SURGEON GENERAL VAN REYPEy lNsPEcTs L.,
GRANDF DCCHEssE

Washington. March is-Surgeon General Van
Peypen. of the Navy. returned TODAY from Now
port News where he 70 examine into tho
praceability Of converting the Plant Line steamer
La Grande Duchesse Into ambulance or hosp,tal
ship for the use OF the Navy. This steamer which
Dr.. Van feypen says Is large roomy and airy
formerly piled between New-York and Savannah
but was laid up because OF tho dIsarrangemen, Of
her boilers. So far as accommodations are con-
cerned, the vessel after some necessary work
would make an admirable ambulance ship but the
lack o. boilers which II would take several months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
SHEEHANS FRIENDS ~ graf GLEi

The friends OF John G Shcchan were juhant
Yesterday over the victory they achieved In tho
IXth Assembly District on TUESDAY night. They
declared that matter what steps The opponents
o. Mr.. Sheehan 'akr. they make impression
on inc Tammany Executive Committee Mr.
Croker.s attitude IN dispute was generally COM
mended The statement that no one can yci more
recognition Than John G. Shechsn" brought JOY
10 IN" hcart Of many oAice-hunsr West slider
ana many men who are anxious to serve the public
IN any capacity began thumbing old school
looks IN order 10 get In line for the Civil Service
examine lions which win soon be held under tho
staFehleAs' ru.cs OF the Commission
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
HAsTENING WORK ON roRrEpo.RoArs

Portland. Ore. March 1.-THE VOL & z,v,cp.-
Iron Works rave received order. fror the NAVY
Department 10 rush work Torpodo-boats Nos 70
and II. which under construction q, their shin
yarqs In this ci.y. The boats ore row almos,
ready to no launched. and II is probable that thoy
can be completed within TWO months The plans
and model for INC third torpedo-boat No 20 "a he
constructed by Woll & ZwicSeT are ready hut the
plates for tho huh have not yet been completed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
GEN. GRAHAM ARRIVES IN ATLANTA.
ASSUMING COMMAND OF THE NEW DEPARTMENT
or TIE GULF

Atlanta Ga March 10 Brig der General Wil-
lam " Graham. the commander OF the new De-
partment OF the Gulf. and his chief Of STAFF, Lieu
tenant Adams errived in Atlanta to-day They
were mot at the station by Colonel cook md his
stan. from Fort Mcpherson and several prominent
citizens General Graham Will. It is said o. once
establish his headQuarters here and remove the De-
rartnnent offices from San Antonio. Tey.
Munitions OF war are passing through Atlanta 70
Gulf and Atlantic ports daily. Four mortarA
Weighing nearly thirty thousand pounds ga ch werN
through this morning for Galveston Railroad men
NO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17

called attention to what might happen IN c as
Of war as follows: Serious inconvenience ,ss
been experienced during the Iast SIN o.,
throuph tho lack OF proper docking facilities fof
rrst-ciass hattle-ships. Had there been rup
ture In the peace relations Of this country, what
has been an inconvenience would nave become
ro,ItIyo In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
STILL LOOKING FOR WARSrIPs.
FEW N TIE MARKET HOWEVER. THAT THE
NAvY DrPA RTMENT WANTS

T-tW n IFF MNTth IT. iI'IN ~ III, IHAT The
NAVY DEPA ETMENT WANTS
Washington March 16.-Although the Secre-
tary NJ the Navy is still pursuing with tlgor his
quest for suiabe'warships which may be rur.
chased in Europe. beyond the two already So
cured at the Armstrong works, no further ac-
quisitions have been made. At tho Navy De-
partment a high Official said There do not
seem 10 be any ships in The market" This is
not exactly the idea meant 10 he cony eyed There
are a large number Of ships in tho market and
many have been offered to the Department but
unfortunately the vessels are unsuitable In gen.
eral character for naval purposes or else are
so far from completion to be undesirable pur-
chases. Perhaps better success may attend the
Departments efforts now that Comma nder
Brovnscu has arrived In Europe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
n,yyrP FOR NP. KEENAN,.

city Chamberlain Patrick keenan, was ~, ~. Ie,
- 800 -, a dinner given last nisht by inc 'e,
rerson club one Of the e,alwsrt rsm Mr Kecnans
f,1'uns a., o,.,ltIon to- being the annNs' ss,nsr
leland. patron sairt and las, s ss cSsbra,
10, Of 81 Patrcks Day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17

to replace limits her adaptability for use al tmv
present time. The Surgeon-Cienerai mas IN WV
sse,arai other ships which. with n Limited *
pendlture OF money. could be changed into nne ho
lance ships but will be compeHea 10 aw
AUXILIARY cruisers before taking action Or VA, van
Rcypen has the plans FOR n snip OF TINS Sino i'''
araH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
NEW BEDFORD STRIKERS Assn AID.

New Bedford. Mass. March l6.-The officers o.
the striking mill operatives council to-day sent a
collector each o. the cities of Fall River Paw
tucket Worcester and New YORK. and each collector
has thousands OF copies OF 4 new appeal strong v
worded, urging immediate relief for the operatives
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
ALBANY WANTS TO NAME THE AMAzoNAs.

Albany. March N.-Tn conformity with tho sue-
gestion CT The Albany Times-Unon." prominent
State officials and citizens OF this city have peti-
toned Secretary Long Of the Navy Department to
change the name ~ the AmaS6nas. the war vessel
purchased from Brazil. to the Albany. this being
the native city % Captain SigSbee Of the Maine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
NAVAL INSPECTOR TO SEE THE HOLLAND.

Commander 6. & Sperry. inspector in the Equip
ment Bureau NJ the Navy Yard. was ordered YES
terday 10 inspect the submarine boat Holland. now
AT Elzabei hport y. J. he Intended last night 10
rake the inspection to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
STORES REOPEN AT RoNRiY.

Bombay March 1.-THE strikers have resume
work and tire stores have been rcopeaed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17

THE TRAVE BRINGING $4,000. o0O N GOLD
Southampton March 1.-the North German
Lloyd steamer Trave, which sailed to-day Cor New
York has board 100000 IN god
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-17
PROGRESS OF THE COMMERCIAL TREATY
SPANISH CONFESSIONS IN RETURN FOR FAvoRs
UNDER RECIPROCITY.

UNDER RECIPROCITY.
London. March l6-The Madrid correspondent
of The Daily Mail" says:
THE Customs Commission at It's meeting to-
DAY approved the report relative to the bases
of the treaty OF commerce with the United
States. Spain will concede certain reductions in
tariff y condition that the United States grants
BENEFITS under the reciprocity clauses Of the
Dingley law"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-19
THE TELEGRAPH RATE CASE N
Court Asked to Rule Out the Answer
Goodness Between Governor and Treas

Especial to The Messenger)
Raleigh, N. c., April 16.-After the
railway commission made it's order re-
ducing telegraph rates to Is cents for
a ten word message over the Western
Union wires in North Carolina, the
Western Union secured a temporary
injunction and filed complaint. The
railway commission then filed an an
swer. The Western Union today filed
a replication in the United States cir
cult court here, saying the answer
made by commission through its at
torneys is "scandalOus and imperti-
nent" and begs the court to rule the
answer out. The commissioners at
torneys are Douglas, Edwards, Royster
and Cook.
1t is said tonight that Treasurer
Worth's son. Hiram, is temporarily ap-
pointed secretary OF the North Caro-
lima Railway Company. 1t is said it
will not be more than a temporary ap-
pointment because Governor Russell
and Treasurer Worth are not particu-
larly "chummy" just now, because
Worth thinks the present rate of rail-
way fares not excessive. Goodness be-
gan to develop as soon as the Govern
or ascertained this fact.
Judge Purnell leaves tomorrow for
Elizabeth City, to hold a term Of the
federal court. One prisoner, a negro.
is in Jail for trial. The judge will con-
sumo one day there, leaving Tuesday
for Statesville.
The state today chartered the Apex
Canning Company. cauital $4,000.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-19
SENATE SPEAKS and TITS FOR WAR.
Cuban Resolutions Made Stronger
and then Adopted.


After Adopting
Government ...Ths Resolution Adopted by a Large Ma.
iority...The Exciting, but Without of
the Disorder nc Personalities of the
DavB
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-19
AMERICAN CONSULATE ATTACKED
The Shield Torn From the Build
ing by Mob in Malaga.
SPAIN MAKES FRIENDLY 0VERTURH


and VARY will he
ed.--Ame O for Coal while
Contra Load Cargo or Spanish Warshps...
Stirring at Key
Ankle for War;.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-19
The Dangers Of Spring.

Which arise from impurities of the
blood and depleted condition Of this
vital fluid may be entirely averted by
Hoods Sansapariala. This great med
icine cures ala spring humors, boiis,
eruptions and sores, and by enriching
and Whaling the blood, it overcomes
that tired feeling and gives vitality and
Nigor.
Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick head
ache. baaiousuesS and all liver iil..
Price 25 cents.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-19

Continued on Fourth Page
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-09-10
MEXICO AND PHILIPPINES.
Latter Territory Was Long a Dependency
of the Former.

Latter Territory Was Long a Dependency
of the Former.
From the foundation of Manila in
1871 up to the year 1919 the colony of
the Philippine Islands was a depen-
dency of Mexico. During that long pc
Rod there was absolutely no direct in
tercourse between the mother country
and her far eastern colony. Every
body and everything destined for the
Philippines passed through Mexico I'M
til the American colony threw off the
Spanish yoke. Thenceforth, for fifty
one years, communication with Spain
was via the Cape of Good Hope. The
commercial history of the Philippines
would be too long to relate here in ex-
tense; suffice it to say that it is a
series Of struggles between the colon
lists, who sought liberty to trade freely
with Mexico and China, and the Span
ish king and his councillors and the
trading community Of Spain, who per-
sistently determined to curtail that
freedom as much as possible. The
policy Of the Spanish merchant class
was to hold Mexico as their exclusive
market. They opposed Philippine
traffic with China because this neces-
STATED silver dollars, which they knew
must come from Mexico surreptitiously
if the islanders were not openly per-
mitted to give goods in exchange. The
famous galleons, which were so fire.
quently interrupted and seized by Brit
ish privateers from the days of our
Queen Elizabeth onward, formed the
only connection between Mexico (Aca-
pulco) and MISUNDERSTANDING Re-
view,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-09-10
THE CAVALRY REGIMENT.
Walt Whitman's Description in 1.-THE
Wound Dresser"

Walt Whitman's Description in 1.-THE
Wound Dresser"
The sabres clanked, the men looked
young and healthy and strong; the
electric tramping of so many horses
on the hard road, and the gallant bear
ing, fine seat and bright-faced appear
ance of a thousand and more handsome
young American men, were So good 10
see. An hour later another troop went
by, smaller in numbers, perhaps 300
men. They, too, looked like service
able men, campaigners used to field
and fight. July 3,-This forenoon, for
more than an hour, again long strings
of cavalry, several. regiments, very fine
men and horses, four or five abreast.
I saw them in Fourteenth street, COM
ing in town from North. Several hun
dred extra horses, some of the mares
with colts, trotting along. (Appeared
to be number Of prisoners, too.) How
inspiring always the cavalry regiments.
Our men are generally well mounted,
feel good, are young, gay on the sad
die, their blankets in a roll behind
them, their sabres clanking at their
sides. This noise and movement and
the tramp of many horses ~hoofs has
a curious effect upon one.-"The
Wound Dresser" by Walt Whitman
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-09-10
SOME WORDS OF WOMEN.
Brief Notes Concerning Their Work
and Varied Ways.

Brief Notes Concerning Their Work
and Varied Ways.
Nine. Peskova of Prague was recently
decorated by the emperor of Austria in
acknowledgment of her great work
among women. It is said that she is
the second Austrian woman to be thus
honored. She is. a poet, editor and
writer on educational matters, but her
chief work has been the building in
Prague Of magnificent woman's
building, which cost 100000, and
which is the center of woman's activ-
tiles in the Austrian, empire. Here
1900 young Bohemian women are pre-
pared each year for the university Of
Prague. Mrs. Annie M. Brown of
Brattleboro has been appointed by At
torney General Griggs as clerk of the
United States Attorneys department
for the district of Vermont. Most of
the deposition and other legal testi-
mony taken stenographically in Brat
tleboro and vicinity for some time past
have been taken by Mrs. Brown, and
she is regarded as fully competent.
Sarah Bernhardt's energy seems to be
endless. She is now about to go to
Asia. Having captivated the west, her
face is now turned to the east, and at
the invitation of the maharajah the
golden-voiced tragedienne will go to
India. The maharajah has promised
her tiger hunts and Nautch dances, and
she in turn will undertake to appear in
all of her famous representations. It
is said that there are but four women
jewelers. in the United States, and one
of them is Mrs. G. P. Barnes of Louis
Vile, KY, recording secretary of the
General Federation of Women's Clubs.
It's also said OF Mrs. Barnes that she
has been the sole proprietor, manager
and buyer Of one of the oldest jewelry
stores of Louisville since the death of
her husband. ,~~.s...
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-09-10
THE APPEAL. 4 NATIoNA AFR0AMERICAN NEWSPAPER,
OLD SPANISH MEDAL.
Possibilities of Decoration Plowed Up
In Kansas.

Possibilities Of Decoration Plowed Up
In Kansas.
From the Kansas City Star: Last
spring boy plowed up a medal on
the farm Of John McDaniels, three
miles from the town of Asherville,
Mitchell county, Kansas. It was
handed about for inspection, but no
one in the neighborhood could deter
mine its origin. It is two and one
half inches in diameter, is of silver,
and weighs two ounces. Soldered to
the top of the medal is ring by which
it IS hung about the owners neck. In
this ring are twisted some bits Of sill
yer wire. The diverse side shows the
enwreathed head of a Spanish king,
surrounded by the words, Carlos III,
Rey de Esp, Emp. de las Indias,"
which, being translated, means, Char
les ILL.,, King of Spain and Emperor of
the 1ndias." On the reverse. side of
the medal are the words, "Al Merito,"
which means for merit It is very
likely that this was a soldiers medal.
The possibilities attending the history
of the old Spanish medal are grand
Charles Ill.,, king of Spain, reigned
from 1854 to 1888; the medal, therefore,
was of that period. Kansas was part
of SPANS once magnificent dominion
in North America, and was traversed
by the freebooters of Spain. The med
al may have been worn. by an Indian
who. had taken it from the dead body,
of Spaniard slain in battle, or have
been acquired in barter. Stories thrill
ing with adventure might be written
about this old Spanish medal sugges-
tive of wars and plumber, turned to the
light by pillow in peaceful Kansas.
That it should be found this year, when
the last of SPANS North American
possessions are fast slipping away from
her, is significant. ".
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-09-10
COST OF BAD ROADS.
They Involve an Extra Expenditure Of
S6OO,OOO,OOO Annually.

1ney Involve an Extra Expenditure Of
s6OO.ooo.ooO Annually.
From the St. Louis Post Dispatch:
General Roy Stone figures that there
are 100000 miles of public roads in
the United States, over which 500, OO0-
600 tons Of freight is hauled every
year. Putting the average haul at
eight miles-though this is probably
an overestimate- he figures the cost
OF carting at 81 a ton, or 81, OO0 000, 900,
the year. With uniformly good roads,
the cost Of moving this freight would
be only 100000, 900, saving $500, 100000
to the public annually. This equiva-
lent to the yearly interest on $20,000,-
600 of 8 per cent government bonds.
One-half of this almost inconceivably
vast sum would rebuild every mile Of
road in the United States at an average
cost Of, say, $6,166 per mile, and the
other half would furnish a yearly in
come of 5000 per mile for their repair
and maintenance. At present the peo-
pie spend the vast sum of $20,000,0 900
each year in the repairing of their
worthless roads. This sum would build
1000 miles of thoroughly good mac
adam road, sufficiently wide for rural
purposes. Experiments made in the
Missouri agricultural experiment sta
ton show that in nearly all road con-
ditions broad-tired wagons pull easier
than those with narrow tires. On a
macadam road a load Of 2,518 pounds
can be hauled on broad tires with the
same draught as a load of 1000 on mar
row ones. On gravel road, except
when wet and sloppy on top, the
draught of the broadtired wagon is
much less than that of the narrow
tired wagon; load Of 2, 4S2 pounds can
be hauled on broad tires with the
draught required for 1000 pounds on
narrow tires.
The trials on dirt roads give varying
results. When it is dry, hard and
free from dust $3.50 pounds can be
hauled on broad tires with the draught
required for 1000 pounds on narrow
tires, When the surface is covered
with two or three inches of dry, loose
dirt the results are unfavorable to the
broad tire. In general the better the
road the greater the advantage of the
broad tire.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-09-10
A SOLDIERS CAMERA.
Fighting and Taking Pictures at the
Same Time.

Fighting and Taking Pictures at the
Same Time.
Lieut.. Wise did something on the
field that day that was characteristic.
says Santiago correspondent of the
New York Press. His work was I'M
like the action Of any other officer,
veteran or youngster. He fought
bravely; he did not run; he was not
killed or wounded, In this he was
not different from scores of others. But
the wonderful thing that he did-the
thing Characteristic of the kite-flying,
photographing. bicycling, nervous en-
thusiast that he is, was this. He charg~
ed up the hill at the head of his com.
pany in the face of Mauser bullets,
thick as hail. and with schrapnel shells
bursting all around him, and carried
in his right hand his sword and in his
left hand rapid-firing camera of his
own devise. He took twelve views on
the film plates while he was running,
and when he and the standing rem
nant of his company were in possess
sion of the top Of the hill, and the
spaniards were flying down the other,
Lieut. Wise turned to sergeant and
said: II think I've got some pretty
lively pictures this time. If there was
only some ice in this sunburned coun-
try I'd develop them right now" Then
he gave his camera to private to
guard and resumed fighting. If That
isn't bravery, GOODNESS, nerve and au-
dacity combined never heard of them.
And everybody who knows him will
say that it was Gust like Hughey
Wise"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-09-10
DULUTH. MINI.

Mrs. H. J. Shelton is convalescs mt.
Miss Lottie Adams of Fargo is visiting
Miss Amelia Porter.
Mr.. W. B Richardson has returned
from trip of business and pleasure.
Misses Gertrude and Minnie James
were in the city this week the guests of
Mrs. H. Shelton.
The ente, tainmen: given by Mrs, w.
L. Smith last Tuesday evening for the
orneft of Rev. Taylor attracted large
crowd which made the affair grand
SUCCESS.
Mr.. E. &. Mills of St. Paul spent a
very successful week in this city with
his "Rockoline Hair Restorers.' He
found a great many customers in his
own race. ..-...
H. G. draws more checks than any
other man in the First National bank.
He says: 1--WE are only living but once,
He always has a good time with the Ia
dies, but what will it be when he enters
the "sachelorehip?' 49,
Rev. R. Taylor preached beautiful
sermon to the children of the mission
airy band Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Fay
lor deserves much credit for her con-
stanty in this brilliant little organization
Misses Josephine and Claudia Vaughn
OF Westsuperior gave a delightful party
last Thursday evening in honor of Mics
Lottie Adams. The sffoir was dainty
one and all present enjoyed themselves.
A private picnic was given at Oatka
Bee Gu Monday after nocn by Mrs. H. E.
Johnson. The party consisted of Mr..
aud Mrs. II. E. Johnson and M e:dames
H. J. Shelton, J, N. Richey, J. A. Por-
ter, ]. M. Black. Misses E. Johl IN,
Lottie Adams, Gertrude and Minnie
James, Claudia a, Josephine Wangn,
Amelia Porter, Nav, Ethel and Marear-
ct Black, Crystal Teboo, Minute R chey,
Messrs. w. B. aud Il. G. Richardson, G.
Alex nder,'B B. W. B ack, J. Porter and
g NJ, Mcdonald. they al had good
time eating. rowing and shootii 6, the
chutes, etc.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-09-10
Metropolitan Restaurant.

Messrs. W. B Lawrence aud James
Leger we'll known and capable gen
tlemen, have opened new and very
neat restaurant at 1878 Minnesota street
between Fifth and Sixth streets 1t is
their intention to eerve frst-clss meals
at low prices, with quick service Regu-
lar meals Is cents Meals to order at r ca
sonable rates Open from 6 a m to l m
The public generally is invited to call
Satisfaction guaranteed
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-09-10
Needed the Gardener.

This is the London version of the
story of Mr.. Vanderbilt's parting with
his celebrated Paris Chef Joseph. One
day the millionaire sent for Joseph and
told him frankly that he was growing
rather tired Of his highfalutin, "artis-
tic French dishes. "The fact isl said
the millionaire, I'm darned hungry,
and I want square, old fashioned
meal. Go and cook me- he added,
some. nice boiled beef and cabbage"
Monsieur" replied Joseph, in. his
suavest manner, II think you have sent
for me by mistake. Shall I ring for
the gardener" Joseph has Just be-
come the presiding genius of the kitch-
en- of a big London hotel. To an inter
viewer he said the other day: "A din
ner should be short-like men. The
shorter they are the better.''
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-09-10
WANTED.

Headwaiter. W. F. Cozart. is DESTROYS
OF securing large number of walters in
every city to read the Waters Manuel;
his new book which is jostout. It is the
hrst book of it's kind ever-published
And all Afro-American walters, shonld
be proud to have one in their possess
ion, knowing that it is published by
one OF the race and to their own in,eres
1t is cloth bound and prlce is 81 90. For
Sale by
The Hotel World. Dearborn St.
Chicago II
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-09-10
Coneressmsn's Literary Work.

Congressman Samuel w. Mccall re-
turned from Washington last week, but
instead of starting away at once upon
an extended trip through Canada, as
had been his intention, he is devoting
nearly all his time to writing a life of
Thaddeus Stevens for Houghton, Milf
fin & Co.'s American statesman Sc
RES, the same to which Henry Cabot
Lodge, Theodore Roosevelt, Carl
Schurz, Moorf1eld Storey, and other
distinguished men have contributed.
Unlike most of the other personages
treated in this series, Stevens has re-
ceived little attention in extended bio
graphies, and Mr.. Mccall finds the path
OF research and discovery a long one
Boston Transcript.