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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-04

Upon request of Mt. Dingley the House
ordered the printing of 1900 copies of the
revenue bill 1t shall pass the Senate.
He then moved to adjourn, but withdrew
1t, and Mr.. Payne On. W called up the
Senate bill to grant an American register
to the ship China. 1t was passed.
Mr.. Lacey Qowa) secured consideration
Of the Senate bill to protect homesteaders
who may enlist and serve in the forces of
the United States.
After some debate 1t was passed and upon
motion of Mr.. Dingley the House adjourned
at 12:4T pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-04
steamer Havel a. Cadi..

LONDON, June News was received
here today that the steamer Havel. recent
~ sold by the North German Lloyd COM
pany of Bremen to the Spanish govern
meht. after safely arriving at Cadix was
taken to the arsenal to be fitted, in all
probability. with the guns necessary to
make her an auxiliary cruiser
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-04
SPAIN WITHOUT FUNDS.
This Condition May Make Her SeeI
Peace Quickly.

Peace Quickly.
NEW YORK, June 4.-The Commercial
Advertisers London correspondent cables
today as follows:
In European eyes the economic condition
of Spain Is becoming the most important
aspect of the war. and the anxiety of the
Haute Finance over 1t has prompted some
recent dispatches about the Spanish desire
for peace. Trustworthy letters from Mad
rid say the Spaniards absurdly underes-
innate the terms of peace which the
United States would be likely to entertain.
and the talk about them Is only vague
speculation. chiefly among the uneasy COM
mercial class.
Men of judgment and knowledge of the
disposition Of the continental powers ex-
pect few results from Castillo's sounding
Of the powers unless decisive naval bat
tie is fought in the meantime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-04
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening, the high
est and the lowest and the closing prices OF
the New York stock market today. as re-
ported by Corsop & Mccartney. members
New York stock exchange. Correspondents.
Messrs. Van Emburgh & Atterbury. No.
Wall ST
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STILL AT cADIz.
Cnmara's Fleet Has Net Yet Left
Spain.

The widely published reports to the eff
feet that the strong Spanish feet from
Cadiz had been seen IN the vicinity of the
West Indies are disproved by an Official
telegram received by. President Mckinley
last night. showing that the fleet in ques-
ton was still In the harbor of Cadiz
The name OF the sender Of this telegram
Is not disclosed. but the information is be-
ueved to b perfectly reliable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-04

II you want anything. try AZ ad. in The
Star. II anybody has what you wish, you
viii get an answer.
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BoNA-FIDE CIRCULATION.

A reference to the statement be-
low will show that the circulation
sworn to is bona fide one.
1t Is easily possible for a news
paper with an elastic conscience to
swell its legitimate circulation enor-
mously. in order to deceive adver-
tisers. by sending out thousands Of
papers to newsstands, which are re-
turnable, and which are in fact re-
turned, but nevertheless are in
cluded in what purports to be an
honest statement Of circulation.
Intelligent advertisers, however,
Judge by results. and bogus circula-
tons don't give them.
The family circulation Of The Star
is many thousands in excess Of any
other Washington paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-04

Furnished by W. b. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and broker, 1927 F ST.. members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs.
LacenbIrg. Thalmann az Co., New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-04
Circulation of The "EvenfnS Star.

Circulation of The "EveninE STAR"
SATURDAY, May %, 1898. .-........-......39,O O5
MONDAY, May 30, 1898. 80, 457
TUESDAY, May 81, 1885,. .......... 33,52S
WEDNESDAY, June l, 1895. ............... SO, 121
THURSDAY, June 2, 1898. 33,O71
FRIDAY, June 3, 1898. ...-.......-.-.....32,7 S4
Total. .@O3,966
Daily average. 80, 1914
/ soemnly swear that the above statement rep
resents only the number of copies OF THE EVEN
ING STAR circulated during the six secular days
ending Friday, June 3, 1sss-that is, the num-
Der of copies actually. sold, delivered, furnish
ed or mailed, for valuable consideration, to bona
eide purchasers subscribers, and that none Of
the copies so counted are returnable to or remain
in the ONCE unsold.
j. WHIT HEBRON,
Cashier Evening Star Newspaper Co.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
fourth day of June, 4. D. 1885,
FRED. MCKEE,
Notary Public, D. C.
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To Reduce Import Duties

Mr. Mills (Texas) proposed this amend
ment: THAT on and after the 30th of
June, 1898 and until the Both Gay of June
1900 in lieu of the duties now imposed by
law on the dutiable articles imported from
foreign countries there shall be levied col
lected and paid on such dutiable articles
80 per cent of the several duties and rates
of duty now imposed by law upon said ar
ticles severally. ii being the intent of this
section to reduce existing duties on said
articles % per cent of such duties.
The Mills amendment resulted % ayes, Al
noes.
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II is known that the Navy Department
about ten days ago was considering a plan
for closing the harbor ct Santiago very
Similar i, general scope to that apparently
put into execution yesterday. 1t was pro-
posed 20 get two large hunks OF scows and
I'LL them with big Doulders. such as could
b. easily obtained in the neighborhood of
New York. These were to he dashed CT
each side Of a tug and run into the harbor
and at The proper point were to be scuttled
Provision Was 10 be made for the safety of
the crew by attaching 10 the tug a torpedo
boat stern foremost. At the proper mo-
nenj the crew was to 20 aboard the tor
Iedo boat, scuttle the hulks by an elec-
tricai continuance. and cutting loose from
the hulks make a rush for liberty and the
open sea There are signs that yesterday S
project was a development of this idea
Probably the plan OF taking in scows was
rejected because Schiey could not waste
valuable time in waiting for such craft to
be brought from the United States Again,
the scows would moae so slowly with a
heavy load that they might have been sunk
by the Spanish gunners seeking to keen
the harbor entrance clear long before they
could reach the narrow part Of the chan
mel. Altogether II was better plan to
have the Merrirnac creep up and as sno1
as detected make a rush for the channel
II is believed here that she was fairly
over the first line of torDedoes before the
Spanish gunners were awake to what was
going on There Is some doubt expressed
AT the department as to whether the Span
ish managed TO destroy the ship at all. and
a considerable number of the naval officers
contend that the Merrimac was sunk by
her own crew at a selected spot This
might have been accomplished. il is pointed
out, in two ways; first by placing torpedo
IN the bottom and forward of the ship. Sc
arranged as to be exploded at will from
the stern. thus sinking the ship instantly
The second plan would have been 10 oper
the fiocdiEs valves of the ship at q certair
distance from the harbor entrance adjust
ing them so. relative to the speed of the
ship. tina; the Merrimac would go down al
certGin point.
No one believes that the Spanlards dis
charged a torpedo at the Merrimac from
the shore, as reported. in the earlier dis
patches, for the officers are confident tha
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Government Bsntl..

Quotations reported by Corson & Macart-
ney. bankers - -
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Alter desultory debate, which took
wide range Mr.. Gallinser On. HI offered as
a substitute for Mr.. Whites amendment,
providing that after July 1, 1898. a stamp
tax of 1 cert on every seat sold in palace
or parlor car and on every berth in n sleep
ing car. the stamp to be affixed tc the ticket
and paid for by the car company.
Mr.. White accepted the substitute and it
was Incorporated in the bill without divi-
sion.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-23
Decoration Day at Gettysburg.

Memorial Day, May 80, will he a great day
ut Gettysburg. Imposing ceremonies will be
performed on this historic spot in which
President Mckinley and his Cabinet are ex-
pected to take part
The personally conducted tour of the
Pennsylvania Railroad to Gettysburg, Lumy,
and Washington, which leaves New York
and Philadelphia May 2S, will afford an
excellent opportunity to visit the famous
battlefield ON this occasion. Two days will
be spent at Gettysburg, one at Luray, and
two at Washington.
The party will be under the guidance OF
one of the 'companys experienced tourist
agents. A chaperon, whose especial charge
will be unescorted ladies, will accompany the
trip throughout Round-trip tickets, cover
ing all necessary expenses during the entire
time absent, will be sold at the extremely
ow rate of S27 from New York. S2G from
Trenton, S2l from Philadelphia and pro
pOrtsonate rates from other points
For itineraries and full information. apply
10 ticket agents; Tourist Agent, 1870 Broad,
way, New York 7s9 Broad Street, Newark,
N.J. or Geo. w Boyd, Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station, Phila,
delphia.
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SPANISH B0ASTlNG.
Declare That a Spanish Fleet Is En- Route
to Manila to Drive Out
Dewey's Ships.

London. MAY ga dispatch to The
Daily Mail from Hong Kong says:
"Spaniarls i'm Hong Kong and at Man
ila openly boast that a fleet of war
ships is on the way out to the Philip
pines, and the bishops have issued pas
torals to the effect that Spain and
God are preparing to cut out these
social eXCresCeuces from America" 4"
The pastorals urge the people to give
no quarter, and they ascribe Admiral
DeWey's humanity in refusing to bonn
bard Manila as due to fear AT the
same time money is being spent in
bribing the inferior leaders among the
insurgents
"There is some anxiety here because
Of the non-arriVal of American troops,
and the American consulate is crowded
with volunteers. United States Consul
Wildman is on duty night and day. An
American miner from Manila, Occur
by name, has arrived here. For several
years he managed a coal mine near
Cebu, and the Spanish authorities, fear
ing he would supply the american fleet,
expelled him. He reports that food is
scarce at Cebu. Flour is very high and
potatoes cannot be bought
"The Spaniards are themselves di-
rectly responsible for the revolt of the
CebuauG, as the latter gave them help
during the recent iusurrection and
were in return promised regular pay,
and that their families in their alb
sence should be cared for. They were
also to be exempted from tribute. AZ
ter seven months absence, during
which they received no pay, they re-
turned home to find their families
starving and to be called upon for trib-
ute. They have risen against Spain"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-23
AN ARKANSAS TORNADO.
Ii Kills at Least seven Persons and
Destroys Many Homes.

1t Kills at Least seven Persons and
Destroys Many Homes.
Fayetteville, Ark, May 23.-The tor
nado which passed through a portion
Of northwestern Arkansas Friday night
did immense damage to property and
caused the death Of at least seven per-
sons. Reports of the destruction are
coming in slowly, and it is feared that
later details will add other names to
the death list. The storm came from
the southeast, passing through the
great fruit belt of the Ozark fruit sec
ton, and tore it's way through the
southern end of Benton county, spend
ing its force in the White river val
ley. Everything in its path was de-
stroyed, the greatest damage being
done near Elm Springs, Lowell and
Midtown, the latter place being en-
tirely swept away. At Elm Springs
one man who sought safety in cellar
was killed. The house blew away and
the cellar was filed with debris, crush
ing the man to death.
Two miles east of Elm Springs a man
named Killingsworth and his wife
We're killed. Their house was entirely
destroyed and they were crushed to
death in the debris. A mile awav a
farmhouse occupied Dy an llallan ram
lily was wrecked and the inmates in
stantly killed Twenty houses are re-
ported blown away in the vicinity of
Elm Springs but details have not been
received.
The storm was less severe in Craw-
ford county, but one life was lost, Near
Fort Smith Mrs. Nesbitt died from
fright while the gale was at its fiercest.
The home of w. S, Kimbrough, near
Springdale, was blown down, and Kim
brough was instantly killed. Several
other farmhouses We're blown down
near Springdale, and six to eight per-
sons were more or less seriously in
jured. Some damage was also done at
lowell, ROGERS and SLOAN SPRINGS.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-23
AN ALARMING REPORT DOUBTED.
All save One of the leo Imprisoned
Whnlcrs pcrishpd

W iihitE~ ItfANnRus
San Francisco, May 23.-Much con-
cern was caused in maritime circles
here by the report of a letter from
Afognak stating that a man had lust
arrived there bringing the intcl1igencc
that he was the only survivor of the
whalers who have been Imprisoned
in the ice all winter. According to his
story. which is hardly credited among
the best informed whaling men. while
the whaling fleet was in the ice at
Point Barrow the ships and all the
men except one fell victims to the ter
rble "pnching" of winter Ice, which
no Arctic craft but the sturdy Fran
has ever been able to Withstand The
letter came from Pfaff, Off Fog lake.
and deals principally with business
matters and mentions only as an Incl
dent the alleged loss of the whalers.
No details are given, nor is.even mem
toned the name cf the supposed sur
viyor who is said to have carried the
news to the outside world.
According to the letter the survivor
reached AfognaF IN q small sloop. in
which he crossed Sheilll5om straits
from Portage bay to AfC~r7k. WI IL
ing men and others familiar with he
Arctic place little faith in this let er
but the rae, that Ffan the writer is
III a reeponsible position, is couside ed
reliable ami is well acquainted with the
conditions in the far north, ma les
those interested in the welfare of the
whalers not a little anxious.
Two whalers from the fleet, Mate
Tildon and one Walker, brought down
detailed accounts of conditions at Point
s-g,-
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TO BIRMINGHAM AND MEMPHIS.

UNSURPASSED SERVICE OFFERED BY TIE
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Leaving Broad Street station, Philadelphia,
at G;55 y. IN. daily, the Southwestern
Limited" carrying a dining car and the
most luxurious Pullman drawing room sleep
ing cars reaches Birmingham the following
night at 1910 and arrives at Memphis the
next morning at 7:40. Through sleeping cars
for Asheyille, Savannah Jacksonville,
Tampa, Atlanta, Mobile and New Orleans are
also attached to this train. Pullman reser-
vations can be made in advance and all in
formation obtained by communicating with
John NJ. Beal, District Passenger Agent, 50
Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-23
Decoration Day Tonr to Gettrsbnrr

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
N ranged for another of its popular seven.
day pcrsonaly-conducted tours to the battle
field of Gettysburg, Luray Caverns, and
Washington to leave New York and Phla-
delphia by special train Saturday, May 2s.
Rate, S27 90 from New York; S2lOO from
Philadelphia, covers all necessary expenses.
PGoportionate rates from other points.
For itineraries and full information apply
to ticket agents Tourist Agent, 1916 Broad
way, New York 7S0 Broad street. Newark,
N. j.. or Geo w. Boyd, Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Philadelphia.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-23
A clever Trick,

1t certainly looks like it, but there is really
no trick about it. Anybody can try it who
has lame back and weak kidneys, malaria or
nervous troubles. We mean he can euro
ters This medicine tones up the whole
system, acts as a stmulant to the liver and
Kidneys, is "A blood purifier and nerve tonic
1t cures constipation, headache, fainting
spells, sleeplessness and melancholy. 1t is
purely vegetable, mild laxative, and re-
stores the system to its natural vigor Try
Electric Bitters aud be convinced that they
are a miracle worker Every bottle guaan-
teed. Only SOC, bottle at A. Wasley drug
store.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-23
Spanish CollicrS nj NrnrtinIauc.

st. Pierre, Martinique, May 23.-Ad-
miral Cervera's squadron, it is reported
on good authority, will return to these
waters to coal. It is known that
number of Spanish GOLFERS are on their
way to Fort de France. The British
steamer Twickenham having been re-
fused the privilege of coaling the Span
ish torpedo boat destroyer Terror and
the hospital ship Alicante in the Fort
de France harbor, it is thought these
vessels will coal from her at sea, and
that she viii then 60 to Admiral Ger
vera's squadron for the same purpose
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-23

Reading, Pa, May 23.-On rush tele-
grams from Washington the Carpenter
Steel works late Saturday night sent
1870 13 inch proiectiles destined for
Sampeon's fleet. These weigh 1,2OO
pounds each and will go through any
thing Spanish afloat. over 500 pro-
jectiles of somewhat smaller size were
sent today to San Francisco for Dewey
at Manila. The IS inch projectiles are
popularity known here as "McKinley's
peacemeakers"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-23
The Charleston on For MANILA.

San Francisco, May 23.-The Charles
ton is well on her way to Manila. The
big cruiser passed through the Golden
Gate at S:2O yesterday morning, after
having been anchored in the stream
all night. Every steam vessel i'm the
harbor blew au revoir to Captain Glass
and the crew. None of the forts in the
harbor saluted the vessel, but the de
monstration made by the 5000 soldiers
gathered at the Prcsido was tremen-
dous. They lined the beach for a mile,
and cheer uuon cheer rang out from
the men who are soon to follow the
Charleston to the scene of Admiral
Dewcy's triumph Never has war
vessel leaving this harbor received such
a send OFF as was given the Charles
ton.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-23

soldier Killcd in Railroad Accident.
Washington May 28.--The secretary
of war yesterday received a brief tele-
gram from General Brooke confirming
the report of the accident at Chicka-
mauga to a train carrying Missouri
volunteers. He states that one man
was killed and four injured, and that
the remains Of the one killed have been
sent to his friends in Missouri. He also
says the injured men are being cared
for at the hospital.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-23
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature s2ass ses Of GI<hAZIzW
Nln..n.- MmmIng ii Nnhnns.

Tampa. Fla, May 23.-The text Of a
proclamation issued by Bartolome Mas
so. president of the cuban republic, haa
reached here via New Orleans. In it
Masso strongly urges the autonomists,
gueriIIas and Cubans leaning toward
Spain to come over to the Cuban ranks.
He assures them that, with the aid Of
United States troops, a decisive blow
to Spain is soon to be struck, and that
the Cuban cause win soon be won. He
points out that all who fail to join the
Cuban forces before it shall be too late
must seek home in some other coun-
try.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-23

Atlanta, Ga. May 2&.-About 1000 re-
cruits have arrived at Fort Mcpherson
since that post was made the centrali-
zation point for that branch of the
army Every recruiting station in the
country from Maine to California have
sent some men and they are still ar
riving at a rate of 200 day Colonel
Cook, the commandant, on Saturday
lined up the recruits at the posts and
asked for volunteers to so TO the Philip
pines Nine hundred responded almost
Instantly but only 600 are wanted.
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pennsylvania
RAILROAD.
MAY Is, 1898,
SCHUYKILL DIVISION

Trains will leave Shenandoah after tine spcs
date for Wiggans, Gilberton, Frsckvilo DAB
Water, st. Clair, Pottsville. Hamburg, Resdinf
Pottstown, Phoenixville Norristown ard PlS5'.
aselphia BROAD street stationl at % and g Is
a. m, 02, 10 p m. on week days. Sundays,
10 a. m, 25 p m.
Trains leave Frackvlle for Shenandoah al
36, II 46 "A. m. and 40, SO p. Ct Sunday,
IL OF IL. nj. and i6 p. m.
Leave Pottsville for Shenandoah (via FTaeIk-
vile 10, IL 20 Il. M, 20, Z 10 p N, Sunday
10 35 u m, 20 p. M
Leave Philadelphia Broad street stationl, tor
Shenandoah at IS a. M, 10 p. m. week days
Sundays leave at 9 so and 0 % u. ~
Leave Broad street station, Philadelphia 'oT
Sea Gtrt, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Luus
Branch, and intermediate stations 20
lila, a. M, 830 and 90 p. M. weekdays.
Leave Broad Street Station, Philadelphia
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The 1BritIsG- 4 VcnczueIn Dispute.

washington, May 23,-The tribunal
which is to adjust the dispute between
Venezuela and Great Britain as to the
boundary between the former country
and British Guiana viii assemble in
Paris next February. The claims of
both countries are now being made up.
The case of Venezuela was laid before
the members Of the tribunal on March
16 last and the counter claims Of Great
Britain viii be presented on July l6.
Chief Justice Fuller and Assistant JUS
tice Brewer, of the United states su-
preme court, win represent Venezuela,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-23
The Growing volunteer Army.

Washington, May 2S.-Mustering into
the United States service of volunteers
in the state camps was practically sus-
pended yesterday, but was resumed to-
day, Reports received by Adjutant
General Corbin indicate that thus far
100000 volunteers have been mustered
General Corbin is of the opinion that
the quota called for will be filed dur
ing the present week.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-23

The Southern Railway has issued for free
distribution, sixteen page journal des
criptive of Virginia, North and South Caro-
lima, Tennessee. Georgia, Alabama and
Mississippi. Persons seeking new locations
or capitalists desiring to make safe and profit
able investments will find the information
contained therein both valuable and inter
esting. Copies will be mailed free upon ap
plication to John NJ. Beall, District Passen
ger Agent, s2s Chestnut street, Philadelphia