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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-03-16
A PEACE PROPOSITION.

A Plan to Stop the War In Cuba and Give
q Measure of Self-Government to the
People of the Island.
Washington, March 12.-Projects for
the settlement of the Cuban question
are numerous, but most of them are re-
garded in official circles as unworthy
of serious consideration. One plan,
however, has been presented to the
president which has received the ap-
proval in general way of men whose
counsels have weight with the admin
istration, and there is reason to believe
it is the subject of reflection in the
cabinet. The proposed plan gives to
Cuba all of the rights and privileges
enjoyed by Canada, Spain reserving to
herself only such privileges as England
exercises over her colonies. The state
ment as presented to the administra-
tion is as follows:
IF we insist upon immediate Cuban
independence we must back the de-
mand by force, for neither Spain nor
any country with any seif-respect
could tolerate such interference in her
domestic quarrel without resistance.
Suppose we say to Spain that in the
interest of humanity and peace, and
for the preservation of our own COM
mercial interests, we insist upon a
cessation of hostilities, and that we
will infofm the Cubans that they must
concede something. Spain's plight is
q critical one, and she could honorably
listen to such proposal. The Cubans,
on the other hand, would certainly
hear respectfully any views we present
to them in regard to settlement and
could not fail to follow them. The
precise terms can be worked out later.
1T is not unreasonable to expect
that should Spain offer such self-gov.
ernment as the world would recognize
as fair, putting Cuba in the same con-
dition as an English colony and with
drawing from the island, as soon as
quiet is restored, all but nominal
military force, we might properly in
sist on its acceptance. This would bt
a victory for Cuba, would leave Spair
to retire with self-respect and woult
leave Cuba better off than though nov
made Independent.
IF it should be shown that thu
Spanish government and its official
are innocent of any completely in tn,
disaster to the Maine and a promp
disavowal is made, with an expression
of regret and an offer to arbitrat
the question of responsibility and tn
amount of indemnity, if any was foun'
due, the United States could hardl,
resist the principle Of arbitration il
settling the question. The Maine dis
aster, however, is a distinct inciden
and should be considered by itself"
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-03-16
NEWS OF THE WEEK,
Gathered from All Quarters.
CONGRESS.

SENATE, March a-The District Of Columbia
appropriation bill was passed, also the bill for
the payment OF S2SS, 600 to the Methodist Church
South for supplies destroyed during the war.
The bill appropriating SoO,00o,OOO for the ma
tional defense was received from the house and
referred to the committee on appropriations
HoUsE-By a vote Of 3ll to the house
passed the bill appropriating S5000O,00O for the
national defense. Four hours were allowed for
debate and in this time SO speeches we're made
on the subject Party lines were obliterated
and only one voice was raised in criticism Of
the bill. Gen. Bingham, OF Pennsylvania, say
ing that our relations with Spain were as
friendly as ever
SENATE, March 9-The emergency appro-
priation bill carrying SS3,OOO Of deficiencies
and placing at the disposal Of the president
E50, ,000, 900 for national defense was passed
unanimously. Seventy-six senators we're re-
corded in its favor and not one against It
HoUsE-The legislative, executive and judi
cial appropriation bill went through its last
stages in the adoption of the final conference
report and the remainder Of the day was taken
up by the senate amendments to the Indian ap'
preparation bill
SENATE March 10,-The session lasted only
an hour, the time being largely consumed in
disposing Of routine business. A few bills Of
minor Importance were passed and the senate
adjourned until the l4th.
HoUsE-The senate amendment to the In.
dian appropriation bill providing for the free
entry Of ceded Indian lands was non-concurred
IN. The senate amendment for the ratification
OF the Seminole treaty was also non-concurred
in This action of the house sends the bill
back to conference with non-concurrence on all
the senate amendments
HOUSE. March 1.-THE bill to pay the Bow
man act claims, aggregating 81, 900, for sup
plies furnished the Union army during the wal
was considered, but beyond completing the
general debate little progress was made. OF
the 800 claims in the bill all but few come from
the south and dilatory tactics were resorted to
20 retard progress. After completing two pages
OF the bill, the house held an evening session
devoted to pension legislation. The house then
adjourned until the l4th.-The senate was not
In session.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-03-16
WEST AND SOUTH.

Orders have been received by the
commandant of the Rock Island Qll.l
arsenal to put the men at the arsenal
on ten hours time and to enlist
night shift. This will increase the
force in the shops there to 1000 men.
The working force at the Mare Island
Cali navy yard has been increased
within the past few days by about $50,
but it is still below what the officers
need. The enlistment of able-bodied
seamen is being pushed vigorously.
1t is expected that about 20 miles OF
railroad tracks in Chicago will be ele-
waited during the coming summer. The
cost will be in the neighborhood OF
So, 000, 900, and $4,000 men will be en-
ployed. BY the proposed elevation OF
the tracks some of the most dangerous
grade crossings in the city will be done
away with.
The death of ex-Gov. P. H. Bell, of
Texas, occurred at Littleton, N. c. Mr..
Bell was for years one of Texas most
prominent politicians.
In the event of war with Spain Chi
cago has regimental claim for the
honor of being called the First Illinois
volunteers. The full roster has been
received by Gov. Tanner, with the as
surance that the regiment is ready to
march at one hours notice.
The railroad transfer steamer Bar
low, plying between Cairo, ILL.,, and
Birds Point, Mo-, burned to the waters
edge while lying at Birds Point re-
Gently, Loss 100000
The greater part of Monticello, KY,
the county seat of Wayne county, was
destroyed by fire on the 18th. The
court house, JAIL two hotels, half a
dozen storehouses and many dwellings
were burned.
An order for 100 tons of powder and
200 tons of dynamite cartridges has
been received by the Etna Powder Co.,
at Miller station, Ind, from the war
department. The works will be run
day and night.
The state troops of Florida have
been recruited to the full legal stand
ard, with offers of enough men to put
5000 more in the field on very short
notice.
Fire destroyed the tinware and
japanning establishment of Keene &
Haggerty at Baltimore on the 18th.
Loss $3.50, 200; insured.
One of the regiments in the service
of Uncle Sam, in the event of war with
Spain, may be composed of Chippewa
Indians. A canvass of the Chippewas
in the Lake Superior region is said to
show that 1000 men are ready to enlist.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-03-16
NEW WIRE AND NAIL POOL.
1t Is Proposed to Build One on the RUM
of One that Died in Infancy.

1t Is Proposed to Build One on the Ruins
of One that Died in Infancy.
Chicago, March 11.-That the pro-
posed amalgamation of the wire indus
tries of the country has been failure
is admitted by John w. Gates, presi-
dent of the Illinois Steel Co., who was
one of the promoters of the proposed
combine. Mr.. Gates said yesterday:
''The attention of all concerned in the
former plan of combination is now
being directed toward perfecting a
consolidation of some of the companies
which were among those in favor of
the original project"
The companies which are to form the
present combine are: Consolidated
Steel and Wire Co., which controls
seven plants-one in st. Louis, two in
Joliet, ILL.,, one in Cleveland, one in
Beaver Falls, Pa, one in Pittsburg and
one in Allentown, Pa.
l. L. Ellwood, De Kalb, ILL.,, who con-
trolls the Ellwood Wire and Nail Co.
and the l. L. Ellwood Manufacturing
Co., both of De Kalb.
American Wire Nail Co., Anderson,
Ind.
Salem Wire Nail Co., which controls
one plant at Salem, o., and one at
Findlay, o.
HIP. Nail Co., Cleveland.
American Wire Co., Cleveland.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-03-16
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

AS extraordinary expenditure for
the construction of warships, the czar
of Russia has ordered the disbursement
of 90, 900, 900 roubles.
The British government has decided
to spend over $940, 100000 on defenses
this year, exclusive of the amounts to
be spent on the Indian army and the
armies'of the self-governing colonies.
A colliery at Murkak, Ayrshire, Scot
land, was flooded on the 18th. Nine
teen persons failed to reach the bank
and are still in the mine.
Following is the present strength of
the Spanish navy: Protected ships H.,
unprotected 90, gunboats 80, torpedo
boat destroyers IA, torpedo boats IA,
transports 25
In accordance with instructions re-
ceived from the Berlin foreign Office
the inspired press denies emphatically
that Germany will aid Spain in case Of
war with the United States.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-03-16
JUST MARRIED.
How chubby" Orders His Supplie
Through the Telephone.

How "Hubby" Orders His Supplies
Through the Telephone.
When a young man marries and opens up
a home one of his chief anxieties is to appear
master of the situation and as much like q
veteran as possible Blueton, who would be
widely known by his real name, is new ben
edict and Just settled. Here is q sample Sc
lected from his almost continuous converse
tion at the telephone:
"Send me up pound of carpet tacks.
Number? | don't know anything about the
rlmber of tacks in a pound. All you've got
to do is to fill my order. And, say, send me
half peck of nails. Tenpennys? I'm not
asking the price, am I? Yes, half peck;
that's what | said. Now want a saw.
Don't you know your business? This is a
private residence-Mr. Blueton's residence.
It's no lumber mill. / don't want any buzz
saw or gang saw, just regular house saw
Throw in a hammer and hatchet and a
stepladder. And say, want good strong
stove leg. We broke one in moving. None. OF
got to do is to send up the leg"
After swearing for few minutes Bluetor
was rattling away at the grocery: :,
"Three pounds of steak. What kind!
Beefsteak, of course. We're not eating
horsesteak or sheep steak at our house
Three yards of sausage. Never mind, now
how other people buy it. always buy by
the yard. A gallon of coffee, two dozer
frying onions, half bushel of oranges-yes
half bushel. Now, whose make Of canned
goods do you handle? All right, send us {
couple of cases of selected, a quarter of {
section of cheese, half a bale Of lettuce, two
of those cigar-shaped loaves of bread, {
pail of butter and a sack of sugar.. Yes, JUS
regulation sack, you know. And, holc
on, put in a basket Of eggs. Good-by."-De
troit Free Press.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-03-16
RosEcRANs IS DEAD
Eternity's Gates Swing Open and AdmIt
tho Hero of Many Campaigns. pp


the Hero Of Many Campaigns. ep
Los Angeles, Cal, March 12.-Gen.
William S. Rosecrans died Friday
morning at his home near Rondo. The
old warriors death was peaceful. For
several days he wavered between life
and death and at times was conscious
and again in comatose state. At the
bedside when the end came werea son
and daughter of the general and a
number of friends of the family. Gen.
Rosecrans was stricken with no partic-
ular disease and the end came through
general weakening of the system.
The place where he died is called
Rosecrans, in honor of him, and is near
station on the Rondo railway and
about IL miles from this city. The
general had made his home on q large
ranch devoted to fruit raising.
Gen. Rosecrans was born in Kings
ton, Delaware county, o., September g.,
1919. He was raised on farm and ed
ucated at the public schools. Heclerked
in store and in 1887 applied for ap-
pointment to West Point military
academy. He was appointed and grad
uated in 1S49. He entered the engineer
corps as second lieutenant. He re-
signed from the army in 1854 and went
to Cincinnati, where he engaged in
business.
At the beginning of the war he Of
fered his services to Gov. Dennison and
was requested to act as engineer and
lay out Camp Dennison. He went to
Washington later and was commits
stoned colonel of the Twenty-third
Ohio regiment, entered the field and
within three days was commissioned
brigadier general. He took the field
in West Virginia. His first important
action was at Rich Mountain, which
he won. Gen. Rosecrans succeeded
Gen. Mcclellan in the department o1
Ohio. He had command of the national
forces and defeated Gen. Floyd at Fair
fax river, September 10, 1861.
He participated in the battle ot
Corinth, and afterward defeated Gen
Sterling Price and pursued him for A
miles, He was made commander Of
the Department of the Cumberland
which position he held from October
81, 1869, to October 16, 1868. He com
manded in the battle about Murfrees
boro, one of the bloodiest of the war
He drove Bragg out of Tennessee in Il
days. Gen. Rosecrans commanded al
the great battle around Chattanooga
and held Chattanooga, the objective
point. The battle was victory fol
the Confederates.
He was mustered out of the volunteer
service in 1866 and resigned from tn,
army in 1867. He had been brevetet
major general. He was appointed
minister to Mexico in July, 1868, ant
held the office until June, 1869. Fl,
mined in Mexico and manufactured
powder in San Francisco. He wa
elected to congress from California IL
1881, served two terms and was ap
pointed register of the treasury b.
President Cleveland. His wife died il
1873 Three children survive him,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-03-16
A RAILWAY FEDERATION.

The Trainmen, Flremen, Telegraphers and
Conductors Form a New Organization.
Chicago, March 11.-An organization
to be known as the Federation of
American Railway Employees was per-
fected here Thursday. 1t seeks to
bring all organized railway employees
into one central body which shall,
under certain conditions act with one
accord, but without interfering with
the individuality of each organization.
The movement has been pending for
two years. 1t eliminated in the meet
ing of F. P. Sargent, grand master OF
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men; P. H. Morrissey, grand master OF
the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen;
w.. V. Powell, grand chief of the
Order of Railway Telegraphers, and
E. E. Clark, grand chief conductor OF
the Order of Railway Conductors. They
elected the following officers: Chair.
man, E. E. Clark; vice chairman, P. H.
Morrissey; secretary, w. V. Powell.
The four organizations represented
at the meeting are the only ones al
present which will take part in the
| federation,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-03-16
WOULD Ike 10 kILL THEM.


Spaniards in Havana Manifest the Utmosi
Hatred of Americans--Co congressman Ar
rive In BlAnco's Town.
New York, March 10.-A special to
the World from Key West, Fla, says;
Among the passengers on the Olivette
from Havana yesterday was Senator
Proctor, of Vermont, who has been
making study of Cuba and the Gu.
bans. With him was Col. M M. Par.
ker, of Washington. Senator Proctor
called on Admiral Sicard and was
closeted with him for two hours.
Col. Parker said: 1--WE were just
about to enter hotel one day with
our party, in whichwere several ladies
A group of Spanish officers were stand
ing at the door. AS we passed one 0.
them he said in Spanish; 4 should
like to have an order to kill thes'
people Every American in Cuba nov
is watched as though he were crimi
nal. The Spaniards hate us and do no
hesitate to say so. Every one il
Havana now knows that the Main,
was blown up. Span1ards no longei
deny it. Thay do not seem to be yer,
sad over it, either"
Havana, March 1.-THE court of in
quiry into the loss of the Maine il
quietly continuing it's work and it
members are as secretive as usual. S,
far as can be judged there have beel
no important developments recently.
The yacht Anita arrived here Thurs
day. She had on board Senator Gal
linger, Senator Thurston and Mrs
Thurston, Senator Money with his ia
ther, mother and sister; Congressme1
Cummings and Smith.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-03-16
A QUAKER CITY SCANDAL.
Philadelphia Counoilmen are Accused of
Receiving Brides for Their Votes on Ger.
tain Measures.

Philadelphia Councilmen are Accused of
Receiving Brides for Their Votes on Ger.
tain Measures.
Philadelphia, March 1.-THE rumors
of lobbying in connection with the
bills before the city council for the
transfer of the city water works to pri-
vate corporations, which have pre-
vailed for some time, eliminated in a
direct charge of attempted bribery
made by member of the common
council at a meeting of that body yes
terday. The meeting was special
session, called for the consideration OF
the measure known as the Schuylkill
Valley water bill. Shortly after it had
been taken up Walter N. Stevenson,
member from the Thirty-second ward,
declared that he had been offered $5, 600
to vote for the bill. He further stated
that he was reliably informed that
members who were voting for the bill
were getting from $1,000 to SIS, 600 for
their votes. He asked that an imme-
diate investigation be made.
The declaration of Mr.. Stevenson
caused great sensation in the hall
and has no doubt proved a death blow
to the bill. Other opponents of the
bill followed with remarks corrobora-
tive of Stevenson's charges and amid
great excitement motion was adopted
by vote of 81 to 81 to indefinitely
postpone the consideration of the bill.
The special session was then adjourned.
At the regular session later in the
day resolution was adopted providing
for an immediate and full investiga-
ton of the charges.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-03-16
A Rush to Equip tho Forts.

Portsmouth, N. H., March livery
effort is being made to carry out the
rush orders which have been received
to arm the Notifications at Newcastle.
The floating derrick Trilby has arrived
from Boston and will at once begin the
removal of the heavy guns from the
cars to the forts at the mouth of the
river. An extra force of men is at work
at the forts making preparations for
the mounting of the guns, and it is
likely that the battery will be IN po-
sition within a few weeks. The
schooner George Berry has arrived at
the navy yard with ammunition for the
steamship Alliance
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-03-16
ONE ENJOYS


Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
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to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kK NEW YORK. N.Y.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-03-16
WASHINGTON.

A special effort is being made by the
navy department to secure machinists,
especially men who know how to run
stationary engines. These men can
quickly be taught how to run marine
engines and require little other train
ing to make them valuable aboard ship.
The crop report issued by the agri-
cultural department estimates wheat
in farmers hands at 121,0O0, 900 bush
els, equivalent to 22.9 per cent. of last
years crop; corn 1888, ,OO0,O 600 bushels, or
All per cent. of last years crop.
The Ottawa rumors that Great Britain
and the United States have signed a
treaty for the settlement of the Alaskan
boundary dispute are incorrect, no
treaty having been signed as yet.
Many letters of congratulation are
being received at the White House
from all parts of the country praising
the patriotic spirit exhibited in deal.
ing with the latest phases of the Gu
ban question.
A court-martial has been appointed
by the secretary OF the navy for the
trial of Civil Engineer Menocal OF
charges growing out of the bad worl
done on the New York dry dock. The
court will meet on the 18th inst.
w. E. Spencer, senate journal clerk
died at Washington on the 18th. He
was one of the Oldest employees of the
senate, having entered the service in
1852.
BY order of the secretary of the navy
recruiting station will be opened il
Washington Immediately for the pur
pose of securing ordinary seamen ant
machinists.
BY party vote, house committee or
elections No. 8 has decided to report
in favor of unseating w. A. Young, o.
the Second Virginia district, and seat
ing in his stead R. A. Wise, the repub
ican contestant.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-03-16
EAST.

The school children of Pittsburg,
Pa, expect opioneer monument move
ment for the sailors of the Maine who
are buried in Havana. 1t is proposed
to have every child in the public
schools of the country contribute one
penny for the purpose of erecting a
shaft in the Havana cemetery where
the dead lie.
The Carpenter steel works at Read
ing, Pa, has leased the large plant of
the Diamond Steel Co. AS soon as nee
essary machinery is procured the two
plants will be run day and night on
projectiles. A large additional force
will be employed.
The glass workers strike at Orestes
Ind, came to an end on the Sth by the
discharge of an Objectionable employe.
1t is said that curtailment of pro-
duction in the cotton mills of New En-
gland is under discussion by the manu-
facturers of Fall River, Mass, as pre-
lminary to an appeal to the manufac-
turers at large to adopt this policy dur
ing the summer months.
Over $4,000 was realized on the 18th
for the fund for the wounded survivors
and the families of those killed on the
battleship Maine, by monster theat-
rical matinee given at the Academy oi
Music at Philadelphia.
Announcement is made of the sus-
pension of Maplestone & Bankman,
brokers, on the New York exchange
The firm is supposed to have beer
caught in one of the recent bear move
ments.
At the Brooklyn navy yard the en-
listing of skilled mechanics, machin
lists, seamen and iron workers con
tinues, but all applications from ap
prentices, landsmen and coal passer
are refused, as a full complement o
these classes has already been secured
On the 18th 26 boats left Pittsburg
taking with them 1877 barges and
flats loaded with coal and nine loade,
with iron. 1t was the first opportunit
the coal men had for long time. Iti
estimated that over 1000, 600 bushels o
coal went south.
From Washington, orders have bee
received at the Portsmouth IN. H.
navy yard to ascertain how many wal
ships could be coaled there and tn
quickest possible time which would b
required to supply a vessel