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The Saint Paul globe., 1898-05-25
|FICHI Is AT HAND !
An Attack on the Spanish
Fleet Is Expected
Today
SQUADRON UNDER SCHLEY
1t Includes Two Battleshipsi
and the Cruiser
Brooklyn
D0NS HEMMED IN AT SANTIAeo
CERVERA IS BELIEVED tn pvf
WHERE HE CANNOT MAKE
HIS ESCAPE.
DoNs HEMMED IN AT SANTIAGO

AT Key West the Feeling That a
Naval Battle Is Imminent
Amounts to Conviction and II Il.
Believed the Spanish Squadron
VIII Be Attacked Today by the
Combined Fleets of the Two
American Commanders - Great
Naval Activity fn West Indian
Waters.
KEY WEST, May "a (mldnight).
feeling that great naval battle Is I'm
minent amounts to conviction. It is as
serted here that Cervera is at Santiago
and will be attacked by Sampson nna
Schley today.
ATLANTA, Ca, May PA special
to the Constitution reports the safe ar
rival OF the United States battleship
Oregon at Jupiter, Fla.
Copyright by the Associated Press.
MONTEGO BAY. Jamaica. Nav "a
Con board the dispatch boat Dandy).-
The waters south of Cuba have sudden
ly become the scene of great naval ac-
tivity. Commodore Schley, who left
Key West last Thurs lay with the bat
tleships Massachusetts, and Texas, the
armored cruiser Brooklyn and the arm
ed yacht Scorpion, is believed to be
cruising off Cienfuegos and Santiago de
Cuba
When the Dandy left Key West Fri
day morning, Admiral Sampson was
still there. 1t was the opinion of naval
officers that he would sail for c enfue-
gos soon by the eastern route, the two
fleets thus completing the circle of
Cuba.
IOWA ON GUARD.
The battleship Iowa followed Commo-
dcre Schley on Friday, but was over
taken off Cape San Antonio on Satur-
day by the torpedo boat Dupont with
secret instructions. The battleship i'm
mediately increased her speed to the
limit. and when last seen was guard
Ing the entrance to the passage between
the Isle of Pines and Cuba. The Du-
pont rushed on toward Cienfuegos.
Five British warships are now in the
vicinity of Jamaica. The Spanish 200
ton passenger steamer Purisima Con-
cepcion, is here. She Is afraid to ven
ture out.
SAME OLD STORY.
nNnGN Mo1 +oh
Financial News from Port de Paix,
Hayti, says:
Admiral Cervera is believed to have
divided his fleet. 1t is reported that
the Vizcaya and the Alfonso XIII. have
been destroyed"
A dispatch has been received from
Madrid, dated l a. m, Wednesday,
saying: Gen. Correa, minister Of war,
has received a cablegram from Gen.
Blanco, saying that American warships
are in front of Santiago. Capt Aunon,
minister of marine, has received a
lengthy dispatch from Admiral Ger
vera.
Admiral Camara has gone back to
Cadiz with sealed orders.
RIGHT OF SEARCH.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 24-The
Spanish consul here. acting under the
neutrality proclamation, has asked Of
the colonial authorities the right to
search the steamer Adula when she ar
rives from Cienfugos tomorrow night
with Americans or any other persons
who may have taken advantage of her
to leave that city. He is in search Of
dispatches from the American block
aiding fleet to the navy department and
of communications from spies. He
AYERS that on her previous trip from
Continued on Third Page.
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-05-25
SPANS FUNDS SHY.

Senior Castillo EndeavOring to Float
Loan.
LONDON, May 24.-The Paris correspondent
of the Daily Mail says that he learns that
Senor Leon Castillo is charged to en-
deavor to float loan of 10000 900 ESQ., O0O O00)
on the security of the tobacco monopoly
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-05-25
BIDS FOR AssMoR.

Supply Secured for Three New Bat
tleshtps.
WASHINGTON, Me- 24-Bids were
opened today for supplying the armor
for the three battlesl rs, Illinois. Ala
bama and Wisconsin, llDw in course of
construction at NeWeort News and
Cramps. This is the second time that
the government has NAdeavored to Sc
cure bids for supplytlS the armor for
these ships. The frs effort, made
about year ago, wa ,insuccessful be-
cause congress had neite the minimum
cost per ton for the istilor at figure
below the cost Of JFoduction. The
present naval approx 'ation bill hav-
ing increased the pris allowed to s400
per ton, today's effors as successful.
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-05-25
CUT THE WRONG CABLE.

Wnrship St. Louis Did Not Isolate
Blanco.
WASHINGTON, May 24.-Late this
afternoon it was ascertaired that the
cable from Santiago that was cut by
the American warship st Louis was
not the line controlled by the French
company, running from Santiago to
Haytd, through Guantanamo, but one Of
the two English cables running from
Santiago south to Jamaica.
This information was communicated
to the officials Of the government by
Mr.. Lurienne, the general agent Of the
French cable company in the United
States.
Gen. Blanco, therefore, is not isolated
from the rest Of the world, but can
still communicate with the home gov
ernrnent by either the French cable
going to Hayti, or the English one run
ming to Jamaica
CAPE HAYTIEN, Hayti, May "a
Inquiries made here at the cable sta
tion in regard to the reported cutting
of the cables off Santiago de Cuba and
Guantanamo by United States cruisers,
show the cables have not been cut.
The cable from this place to Guantana-
mo and Santiago de Cuba Is in working
order.
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-05-25
Sampson and Schley Suppos-
ediy Ready to Make
an Attack
WILD RUMoRs AT WASHINGTON
STORIES OF A BATTLE PERSIST
EMILY CIRCULATED IN SPITE
OF ALL DENIALS

No Official News Given Out Beyond
the Fact That the Whereabouts
of Both American Fleets, as Well
as the Position of the Oregon, Is
Definitely known by the Depart
ment-SuggestfOn That Cervera
Has Escaped and Is Making for
Home Discredited.
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-05-25

Continued on Third Pnge.
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-05-25
NO PRIVATEERS WANTED
SPAIN'S THREAT IN THAT DIREC-
TION AN IDLE ONE

Great Powers Will Not Permit the
Spaniards to Interfere With
Their Commerce Gov
ernment Has Already So Signihed
How Spain Sought a Pretext
for Piratical Warfare.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23

The Sac County Democrat, arguing
for an issue of greenbacks instead of a
sale of government bonds, in order that
the government may have money with
which to carry on the war, claims that
the only difference between green
backs and bonds is one draws interest
and the other doesn't. We also infer
from what it says that it thinks green
backs to be more honest than bonds,
We can't see but that the DOnG, which
is All obligation Of the government to
pay back what it is borrowing with
three per cent interest per annum,
is as honest an obligation as can
be entered into between two parties.
The money obtained thereby is honest
ly obtained. Nothing about this can
be made more honest. The greenback
is a forced loan. 1t is issued in pay
ment for values received by the govern
ment, instead of paying in hard cash.
Why these forced loan notes are claim
ed to be extra honest is very hard for
most people to see.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23

The Van Buren, Times noting the
fact that number Of business men OF
the place had decided to use rubber
stamped stationery says: off a "busi.
ness" man sees fit to daub his note.
heads and envelopes with rubber
stamp and thus lead outsiders to think
that there is no printer in his town he
ought to be sailed. Such man as
that, when he comes to die, ought to
have his obituary and the usual resolu-
tions of his lodge printed OH fence
board with rubber stamp. And
when he has baby at his house, OF a
party, or son or daughter gets mar.
ried, full account of the important
event might be printed with rubber
stamp on sheet of wrapping paper
and tackled up on the front door. And
when he is a candidate for Office he
might rubber stamp himself label to
the effect that he wants to be con.
stable, or road overseer, or justice OF
the peace, as the case way be, and pin
it on the bosom of his pants. And
when the opposition jumped onto him
and told some tough stories about him
he might just stamp another label say
ing it was a blamed lie, and pin that
on, too. Come to think of ii, there is
no end of uses that a rubber stamp
might be put to in the hands Of an en-.
terprisng and economical man.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23

Claude Monet. the impressionist art
list, who lives in the picturesque village
of Giverny, in Normandy, is thus de-
scribed by correspondent os the Bos-
ton Transcript: Monet is now a
wealthy man, but the house he has en-
larged is quite like that of the surround
ing peasants; white plaster, with red
tiled roof, narrow and low and long; so
long that it is in its length only that it
shows its superiority over its neigh
bors; for his family is large. But though
the house itself is simple the glory of
it is in its garden, and this is truly su-
perb. Personally he is an interesting
looking man of about 60, strong and
rugged, the type of refined peasant,
and it is that that his clothes designate
him to be, for he wears the big, clumsy
wooden sabots of the country, combined
with the finest linen, with hemstitohed
cutfes at neck and wrists"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23

The United States soldiers average 5
feet ~ inches in height, which is the
highest average in the world for a
whole army. The Spanish soldiers av.
erage only 8 feel 81 inches. The
weight of the American soldier is ten
pounds greater than that of the Span
lard and his chest girth is two inches
greater. The ideal height for soldier
is 8 feet 1917 inches. Those of great
er height are apt to lack lung capacity,
which tells against men Oh long
marches. But the great capacity
of the American is not physi-
Cal. 1t is his intelligence and pat
riotic devotion to his country that make
the American soldier the Incompatible
hero he is. The Spanish soldier is as
brave as any soldier that ever went in
to battle, but with his years of disci-
pline he is no match for the American
soldier with his superior intelligence
and devotion to his country's cause
Stuart Locomotive.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23
Shall Our Platform Speak Plainly?

The Carroll Herald criticises us for
copying approvingly from the Chicago
Tribune in article tavoring the repnb
lican party declaring plainly for the
gold standard. We have much re-
spect for the opinions OF the able edi-
tor of the Herald, but we cannot agree
with him when he asks our party to
not take plain position for the gold
standard Why have the party evade
and dodge? Why not plainly say we
believe in the gold standard when all
know we do? If we believe that the
yellow metal is the measure of values
and that it should be the final money
of redemption, we believe in plainly
saying that we do.
AS to whether it is policy to say just
what we think we contend there is no
doubt on that point. We shall gain by
being honest and frank. The Oregon
republicans have just closed victor
ious campaign in which they said in
their platform "We are in favor of the
maintenance of the present gold
STANDARD" making the fight openly and
courageously. Oregon republicans
fighting in that way won the other
day the biggest Victory in their histo.
ry. Last fall Gov. Shaw led one Of the
most remarkable political campaigns
Iowa has seen in recent years and took
strong position for the gold standard
and achieved a big victory. Its not
dangerous politically to be plain on the
money question now,
The Fifth district renominated at Ce-
dar Rapids their able congressman the
other day and said in their resolutions:
'SThe gold standard is the recognized
standard of the country. We regard
it as the settled policy of the nation.
We favor the enactment of such legis-
latton as Will remove all ambiguity
concerning the matter"
That is outspoken, plain, and cannot
be misunderstood. Neither does it go
into details favoring this plan or that.
The Indianapolis convention has no
copyright on the gold standard plan.
That plan was old before the conven-
ton met. There is no thrusting of a
illumination" on our party if we say
we favor our present gold standard
and that we favor legislation to make it
secure. We think the Dubuque con-
vention should go that far.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23
Is the Soldiers Friend

In the telegraph columns of the Cap
ital there appeared few days ago a
dispatch from Atlantic giving the ac-
ton of the &. A. r. post of that city in
relation to certain pension legislation
and the connection of Congressman
Hager Herewith. The Capital is inre-
celpt of letters today from both Allan
tic and Washington showing that the
members of the Atlantic G. A. r. acted
under misapprehensian. The Wash
ington letter says that no resolutions
of the character named were ever re-
ceived by Congressman Hager; that
Mr.. Hager was interested in assisting
Congressman Overstreet to secure a
favorable report on the bill in question
from the committee on invalid pen
sions, and that if there is in any one
class in his district that has been fav-
ored above all others by Mr.. Hager it
is the old soldiers.
On his attention being called to the
dispatch, Mr.. Hager said that certainly
no such resolutions had even been re-
ceived by him. On March Is, 1897, a bill
was introduced aimed to correct the
faults complained of, and on April Is it
was passed by the house without divi-
sion. The bill was introduced by Mr.
Overstreet, of Indiana, warm personal
friend of Mr.. Hager, and prior to the
introduction of the bill that gentle
man consulted Mr.. Hager as to its pro-
visions and received from him some
valuable suggestions which were in
corporated in the measure. When the
bill came up for final passage Mr.. Ha-
ger was on the floor ready to advocate
and vote for its passage.-Iowa Capt.
tai
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23

1t seems from the recent action OF
the G. A. r. down at Atlantic that they
have been somewhat imposed upon by
Mai. Curtis desire to 60 to congress,
and have been led to adopt resolutions
little more radical than the facts will
justify. A clipping we give in these
columns from the Iowa Capital shows
their nature, and also the facts as to
Hager's action on the subject to which
thev refer. 1t is better to be fair in
politics as well as some other things.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23

1t seems to be the object of those op-
posed to Congressman Hagers renom-
ination to spring as many candidates
as possible. We notice, for example,
that some of the Cass county men are
rather inviting Audubon county to
have candidate, though they do not
propose to help us. The Council Bluffs
Nonpariel has been suggesting that
E. w. Weeks, of Guthrie Center, is a
candidate, although that gentleman
has said through the Guthrian that he
would not be a candidate. And so on
around. This is simply politics, moth
ing more, and need not alarm Mr.. Hag-
er and his friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23

The REPUBLICAN will not charge its
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our subscription books for commission
in sending for other papers and periodi-
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pers or periodicals, and get advantage
of this offer. If you are paid up on the
REPUBLICAN you can get the other pa
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23

Aud now some democratic politicians
are mad because Bryan and his
regiment are likely to be sent to the
PHILIPPINES. They let on to be mad
awhile because they thought Bryan
and his regiment would notbe accepted
Nothing would satisfy them, but they
would like best to get their man into
the most conspicuous and easy service
in the war. 1t is not apparent why
Mr.. Bryan is entitled to any military
favOrs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23
THE WAR.

Gable connection has been estab-
lished between the vicinity of Santiago
and Washington. The landing OF the
troops from the transports was MADE
yesterday OH each side of Santiago bay.
1t is the plan TO attack Santiago on
both sides and in the rear. General
Shafter and Admiral Sampson visited
Gen. Garcia, the Cuoan general, Mon.
day afternoon OH Cuban soil. The
insurgents are cooperating with oul
forces.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23

The State Sunday School Association
meeting at Cedar Rapids, the COM
mencement exercises and semicenten.
nial celebration of Iowa college at
Grinnell and the dedication of the Iowa
building at the Omaha Exposition
have been important events for the
state this week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23

Gen. Weaver will very likely be NOM
mated for congress back in the sixth
district again. Ten years ago this
fall Lacy gave him such a walloping
that we supposed he would never want
to try it again. The willy General has
been beaten good many times since
then, but has formed habit hard to
break of, that Of running for Office.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23

Last week most of our exchanges
had editorial reflections on the down.
fall of Joe Letter, of the Chicago wheat
pit. AS he only met his deserved
fate we shall not pause to moralize
on his course.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23

There will be a State republican
league convention at Council Bluffs
July u. There will be elected state
and district officers, and there will be
selected forty-four district delegates
and ten delegates at large to attend
the national republican league conven-
ton to be held at Omaha July Is, IA
and IL
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23

Adair County republicans held their
county convention at Greenfield Mon
day. Strong resolutions endorsing
Hager for congress were adopted and
he was allowed the selection of his own
delegation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23

When Lacy's bill becomes law and
allows the volunteers to vote, we will
not see those young men falling over
each other to vote for candidates who
will try to make their few dollars to be
paid i'm foty.five cent dollars.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23

And still Maj. Curtis carries the list
of congressional delegates around in
his inside vest pocket. If the Major
should desire Cass county republicans
would be DISTINGUISHED in the conven-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23
Hudson Bay Company Receipts

Received, per Lapwing, Jane Goody,
as per invoice, in good condition; and
Received, per Osprey, Mathilde
rimbins. Returned, per Lapwing, as
not being in accordance with descrip-
ton contained in invoice"
Thus read two receipts recently found
among the archives of the Hudson Bay
,ompany.-Kansas City Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23

Today is Iowa day at the Omaha ex-
position. We are sorry we could not
publish the program beforehand, but
we did not receive it in time for pub
lcatiOn last week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23

The Atlantic Telegraph is authority
for the statement that E. W. Weeks,
of Guthrie Center, has announced him
self as a candidate for the republican
nomination for congress.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23

English SPAWN LinemenL remove
All Hard, Soft or CallOused Lumps an'
B'emishes from horses. Blood Spayins
Cnrbs, Splinis, Sweeney, Ring Bone
STILES, Sprains, all Swollen ThrOts
Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use OF on
bottle. Warranted the most Wonder
FIJI Blemish Cure ever known. Sol
10y A. II. Roberts dru ggist Audubon, L.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23
Warning,

While was resting today in the park
my hair was cut off by an unknown
person. All persons are warned against
buying it. Hans Adolar, Poet and Com
poser. -Fliegende Blatter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23

Hawain annexation passed the house
last week by bigger majority than
was expected and will surely pass the
Senate in few days or weeks at farth-
est. The sentiment of our people
seems to favor accepting them. We
can get them for taking.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-06-23
1.-The Advent Of
the Summer
Season

Finds unusually well prepared with a magnificent
stock of Clothing Furnishings and Hats Tor men ana
boys. The styles are many OF them, radically oil
ferent from those OF year ago While we have en-
deavored in the selection of this seasons stock to meet
the popular price demand single article in our store
matter how low its price, has been permitted to have
place counters unless it embodes proper style
and satisfactory serviceabity.
Our line of Mems Suits at So. SO many, and in.
cudes best values possible in plain well as fancy cas-
smeres, chevios and worsteds. The Innings are mgh
quality real Italian CLOTH the tailoring is in every respect
guaraneeabe, and the of every garment is stylish
Quality of CLOTH trimmings and tailoring consldered,
these suits represent intrinsic value for the price,
honestly believe than you find in any other clothing
house.
Women the final Judges of the becomingness of
OF mems clothes. Every mans mother, sister, sweet
heart or wife is to have something to say about
mans suit and in ninety out of hundred the
pleasure dispeasure he will take in his clothes
will be based the opinion which they express of them
Auy garment in store which does please either
yourself or your friends will cheerfuy take back
and refund the money without the slightest argument
That's the sort ola shop we keep.
We showing unusual large variety of Mems
Negigee Shirts. Strong colors rich blending and
dainty shading. Made with separate cuffs cuffs
ached. In four qualities 5oc $780, S.oo and $3.50.
Are you satisfied to deal with firm that will ask
you from year to year the percentage of profit!
If a business is conducted in the proper IS
: there steady increase in trade?
Would an increase of business from year year
warrant smaller profits?
Most assuredy The OF conducting a small
business amounts to a larger percentage of it's sales
than big business, therefore conductor add
larger per cent of profit.
The of our profits is made up OF small amounts
each in itself almost conemptuously insignificant, but
as whole very satisfactory. Respectfully,
j. Friend 6 Son