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The herald., 1898-03-08
VICTIMS BODIES
Buried at Key West but Not Fully
Identified

1dent1ned
KEY WEST, March AT the cemetery
about 400 persons witnessed the intermen,
of the bodies of Maine victims. One OF
the bodies buried today is thought to be
that of Robert White, Il mess attendant
and another is supposed to be that of a
sergeant of marines but it was not fully
identified. Two bodies were put in one
coffin.
One hearse and four o.~inary wagons
covered with the Stars and Stripes, were
used to convey the remains to the Gene
terry, where Chaplain Boyce of the cruiser
New York read the burial service. Com
mander McCalla and a gun division from
the United States cruiser Marblehead paid
the last honors to the remains.
Doubt has been thrown upon the identi.
fication of one Of the bodies buried today
which at Havana was believed to be that
of First Sergeant Wagner of the marines
Chaplain Chadwick seems uncertain
whether the body is that of Wagner or OF
Private Marine Lamiettc.
Naval officers here had scarcely learned
of Admiral Sicard's order, directing the
departure of the cruisers Nashville and
Montgomery for Matanzas and Sagua Ia
Grande with supplies for the reconcentra-
dos, before an order was received rescind-
ing 1t. telegram received from Wash
ington was followed by a hurried confer
ence between Admiral Scard and Commo-
dore West, and shortly after o'clock Ad-
miral Sicard countermanded the order is
sued at noon, and directed that the Mont
gomery proceed as soon as possible to Ha-
vana and that the Fern was again as
signed to the duty of carrying supplies to
Matanzas. The Montgomery is being hur-
riedly coaled and work on her will be car
ried on through the night. 1t is hardly
expected that she will leave for Havana
before morning. and her departure may be
further delayed. The official reason for
the Montgomery going to Havana is that
she is merely to relieve the dispatch boat
Fern.
A naval officer, one of the few at the time
this dispatch is sent who are aware of the
latest change of plans. said he thought it
most significant that Il cruiser of the
Montgomery's caiiber should be sent to
take the place of n mere dispatch boat.
The officials expressed the greatest sur
prise when shown the Associated Press dis
patch from Washington regarding the
sending of the Montgomery to Havana, as
the strictest orders had been issued to keep
this movement secret, The frequent
changes in orders during the last "A hours
have thrown all the naval arrangements
and opinions on the situation into more or
less disorder.
n Mallory lire steamer is expected on
Wednesday with provisions for Cuba.
This afternoon the torpedo boat Porter
arrived from Mobile. The torpedo boat
Gushing probably will have to be laid up
for repairs, and the Ericsson is in none too
the fleet at the Tortugas passed during
the afternoon.
All was quiet at Havana when the Bache
left there last night
The herald., 1898-03-08
FOREIGN NATIONS
Take a Serious View OF the Spanish
Situation


NEW YORK. March "A copyrighted
cablegram from London TO the Evening
Post says:
Special inquiries in official and financial
circles today show that of the many grave
difficulties pending in China, Japan, West
Africa, the Nile and elsewhere the most
serious view is taken of the American
Spanish relations.
At the American and Spanish embassies
the utmost reticence, of course, is shown
They pretend to know nothing, and it is
noteworthy in view of the reports that
the Armstrong; have sold cruisers to SPAIN
that the Armstrong; board has given eX-
press instructions that no questions are
to be answered regarding their dealings
with British or foreign governments.
Naryii/ conclusions are drawn from this
refusal 10 confirm the denial of the Span
ish purchases from the Armstrong;. What
cannot be denied is that the Armstrong;
have had relations with Spain since 1886,
have built several cruisers to Spain's order,
and now have vessels in stock that could
be sold if the money We're Forthcoming.
Is French money helping Spain? Two of
the first financial houses were asked this
question this afternoon. Their replies may
be grouped thus:
Nothing of the kind has been definitely
arranged, and obviously, seeing the large
French financial interests in Spain, French
financiers will be most anxious to keep
Spain from war; but ii is equally certain
that If Spain did decide that war, however
desperate. was the only escape from the
growing financial trouble at home, Paris
and not London-would be the quarter
whence money would be sought and, be-
yond dispute. obtained AS yet however,
nothing has been definitely settled"
The fact probably is that Spain is anX-
ious to buy ships and that the Armstrong;
are ready TO sell il they can see the money
The French financiers are not eager to ad-
vance the necessary money so long as, by
holding back. they can assist the cause of
peace. The Armstrong; have the reputa-
ton among naval circles of producing the
best armed and protected cruisers in the
world.
The herald., 1898-03-08
It Cured Her

A young Lawrence, Kan. doctor took
his best girl to the opera not long since.
The curtain was late in rising, and the
young lady complained of feeling faint.
The doctor smiled sweetly upon her. took
something out of his vest pocket and
whispered to her to keep "the tablet in
her mouth, but rot to swallow it. She
shyly placed it on her tongue and rolled
il over and over, but it would not dissolve:
she felt better, however. So when the
show was over she slipped the tablet in
her. glove, being curious to examine at
homo this tastsless. indissoluble little sub
stance which had given her such relief in
the opera house. When alone in her room
she pulled off her glove and out came a
pants button
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pem., Of virginia and Todd (Fusion) Of

(Dem.) of Virginia and Todd Fusion) OF
Michigan.
District of Columbia business was then
taken up, and Mr.. Bailey, as method OF
resenting the refusal to accord him the
privilege of addressing the house on the ar
tfllery bill inaugurated a filibuster. Roll
call followed roll call for two hours. When
the confusion on the floor became such
that order was called for, the speaker re-
uuired all members to take their seats.
Mr.. Bailey retained his place on the foor.
Again the speaker requested the members
to take their seats.
''I take my seat" said Mr.. Bailey, as he
finally sat down, because the rules OF the
house require it,
1.-THE speaker exercises no authority ex-
cept that conferred by the rules" said
the speaker. HE holds no other authority,
and he expects none"
There were several subsequent ex-
changes, after one of which Bailey, to the
accompaniment of Republican jeers and
Democratic applause, declared that he
could not be badgered by the speaker.
Then, turning to the Republican side, in
response to its jeers, he added that that
demonstration either indicates lack of
decency or lack of sense, and suspect
BOTH
At $40 p. H. the house adjourned.
CANNON'S MILITARY BILL
YIN, WATCH t.-Sutii iiiaii
Cannon of the appropriations committee
introduced a bill entitled "A bill making
appropriations for the national defense,
as follows:
THAT there is hereby appropriated, out
of any money in the treasury not otherwise
appropriated, for the national defense, and
for each and every purpose connected
Herewith, to be expended at the discretion
of the president and t. remain available
until Iune 10 1Sog $40 O0O 900 ~
Cannon says he simply introduced the
bill in his individual capacity rs repre-
sentative. This is. of course. true but it
can be staed positively that the bill was
introduced as the result OF the conference
with the president and the Republican
leaders in both houses, and that the bill
has the presidents approval. The bill will
be considered at the postponed meeting OF
the appropriations committee tomorrow,
and probably will he reported for immedi-
ate action. Several Democratic members
of the committee say they will vote for it
If the president deems it necessary, and, so
far as is known, there will be TO vote
against 1t.
DEBATE ON CUBA
Representative Norton of Ohio intro
duced a resolution, which was referred to
the committee on rules, setting aside next
Thursday and Friday for the consideration
of joint resolution to recognize the IN
dependence of the republic of Cuba.
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Forest Reserve Laws

WASHINGTON, March T. - The senate
committee on public lands today reported
favorably a proposed amendment to the
sundry civil BILL extending for one wear
the time when the surveys for forest res
ervations may be had. This continues the
law as at present and suspends for another
wear the latest order of President Cleye-
land making several large reservations.
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\ lamp exploded in the home of ,.ks.
James Tyrrel of Grass Valley last night
The flames ignited her clothing, and her
screams attracted the neshbors. The
doors being all locked, they had to break k
in. Mrs Tyrrell was horribly burned and
may die.
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His Eavcrite Author

Noozel--Ah. You're literary man, Ell?
Who's your favorite author?
Author--Witchell.
Wi;chell? Witchell? Don't think know
him.
Apparently not: my card, sir.--Philadel-
pliia Record.
The herald., 1898-03-08
The Dauntless Libeled

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March 1.-The
steam tug Dauntless was libeled today by
the government, charged with filibuster-
Ing.
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by means of decoy letter sent to the
general postoffice. George A. LuXom was
arrested at San Francisco yesterday and
booked en- route to Sacramento, to answer
q charge of grand larceny
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GULLON'S REPORT
MADRID, March Eel Liberal SAYS 10

day:
'Senor Gullon, the foreign minister, has
informed the journalists that Spain having
protested to Washington on the subject of
sending two men-of-war to Matanzas and
Sagua la Grande, to carry relief to the Gu
bans, the American government decided
that the vessels should not be men-of-war
Senior Gullon has sent report of the mat
ter to the queen regent
The herald., 1898-03-08
To Cure n Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund money if it fails to
eure. Csc. The genuine has L. B. Q. ON each
.ablet.
The herald., 1898-03-08

West. The Oregon. which has been fitted
with bilge keels at the Brementon dock on
Puget sound, has sailed for San Francisco.
The herald., 1898-03-08
The Cotton Strike

WESLEY, r. l., March IAN attempt
was made today to start the Rock cotton
mill, after six weeks idleness, but only 5(
of the strikers returned to work.
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WASHINGTON, March 7r-Gen. Nelson
B. Sweetzer. U. s. A., retired, died here
today.
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WASHINGTON, March THE follow.
ing telegram was received at the state de-
partment from Consul General Lee:
persons should be cautioned not to send
consgnments to private parties marke &c
care the consul general. Box came re-
Gently so marked which was found to con
tain jewelry, brio a-brac, etc. Custom
house properly demands duties on sucr
shipments and the steamer should demant
The herald., 1898-03-08
DR.. Sanden Offers a Special Mode
of Treatment Which Never
Fails to Cure
SPECIAL TREATMENT

The use of Dr. Sandens Electric Belt
has become so general for all kinds of
nervous and chronic weakness that it
has urged DR.. Sanden to construct a
Belt adapted especially to this class Of
The herald., 1898-03-08
MAKES ALEASE

BERLIN. March THE Tageblatt today
publishes d dispatch from Pekin saying
China has agreed to lease Port Arthur
and Talien Wan to Russia for ninety nine
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any particular rlSk IN gong INTO Havana
at this time for, it is said, should hostilities
break out it is a rule of honorable warfare
that they be given safe convoy out of the
waters of the hostile country. OF course
Gen. Lee and the members of the court of
inquiry at Havana would be equally eX-
empt from molestation.
The personnel of the Montgomery is:
Commander, Convers lientenant-com
mander and executive officer, Bald; navi-
gator, Lieut. Hutchings; watch officers
Lieut.. Field and Ensigns Steiguer, Spear
and Osborne; surgeon, DR.. Curtis: pay
master, Ramsay; chief engineer, Reeves;
assistant engineer, Allen. The ship carries
crew of 22S men of all classes.
Without delay the officers of the adiu-
tant-generals department today gave the
necessary orders for the recruiting of the
new artillery regiments authorized by con-
gress. The purpose is to enlist such men
as have had service in the artillery wher-
ever possible, and no doubt is entertained
that plenty of material of the right kind
will be offered. The names of the officers
of the new regiments are now being select
ed. As for the men, it is the plan to as
sign fifteen soldiers from existing artillery
regiments as a nucleus for each company,
to take hold of and break in the new men
who enlist, and it is expected that in a very
short time Uncle Sam will have two grand
regiments. The headquarters of one of the
regiments will be established at Fort Slo-
cum, on Long Island sound commanding
New York, as there are suitable quarters
available there. The destination of the
other regiment has not been decided upon.
NO COURT REPORTS
No report has come to the navy DEPART
ment since Saturday relative to the work
of the court of inquiry at Havana, and the
news is confined to the reports of news
papers, which are carefully scanned by the
officers. The Castine, which was docke at
Port of France, has sailed for the Bar
BADGES. The torpedo boat Winston has
arriY We'd at Charleston, en- route to Key
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FOR A UNIFORM BALE.'

The following address to the presi dent of the New York Cotton Ex change from Bremen is being cireu lated among the cotton men of Arkansas:
 It having come to the knowledge
 the Bremen Cotton Exchange that serious proposal to endeavor to obtain a uniform size of bale for American cotton has been set on foot in the cotton growing districts of the United States, the members of this exchange desire through me to express their hearty approval of such a scheme, and their hope that it may speedily become matured and carried Ouy 10 the satisfaction ot all parties interested in the article.
 It is regarded here as a very happy solution of the question that the movement proposes, first and foremost, measurement of 54x24 inches should be adopted, these being considered very handy and practicable dimensions.
 As regards the pressing, this ex- chang entirely approves of a density of about 40 pounds to the cubic foot. feeling convinced that this pressure will tend to keep the bales more in. tact during transport and handling on railways and dock quays, and thereby minimize losses in weight and many other importers griev- ances.
 It is matter of common knowl. edge that the present pressing. owing to the spongy nature of the bales, gives rise to a great deal of tearing of wrappers, and eonse. Quent loss of loose cotton. which under greaser density, would in all probability be avoided
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REVIEW OF THE CROPS.
Cotton Prospects Continue Good in

United States department of agri- culture, climate and crop bulletin of the weather bureau, Arkansas section, for the week ending Monday, July 9, 1898:
 Abnormally high temperatures and an unequal distribution of rain fall have been the characteristic fea- lures of the weeks weather. In the northeast and northwest sections of the State, showers on the 2Oth, Fist and 22d were of great benefit to crops; elsewhere only local rains fell, and they were of little benefit.
 Following is the record of rainfall for the week from reporting stations: !: Brinkley, ' inch; Forrest City, trace; Fort Smith, 02 inch; Helena, or inch Little Rock. III inch; Malvern, 1.5l inches; Pine Bluff, 16 inch; Texar- kama, I inch; Warren, IS inch; New port and Russellville. none.
 Cotton continues to present good prospect in spite of the dry weather though in the uplands it has com meneed 10 turn yellow and shed it's squares. Corn needs rain; early corn will make q fair crop without it, but both the late and early plantings are suffering. Irish potatoes of the late plantings are rotting in the ground and the stand is poor. Pastures and the range are drying out.
 New Edinburgh, Cleveland county .-W. Holmes: All crops in good con dition, but needing rain.
 Rockville, Desha county-A. l.. Bowles: Corn nearly all made; cot ton in good condition; rain would be beteficial.
 Winchester, Drew county-J. H. Ellis: Upland cotton turning yellow and shedding squares; there is a de- eided improvement in lowland cot ton; corn crop assured.
 Ph9nix, Lincoln county-C. s. sneed: Crops are in fair condition, not suffering for rain vet.
 Pine Bluff, Jefferson eounty-J. NJ. Hudson; Cotton on uplands and sandy bottoms beginning to shed; early planted corn good, late planted needs rain.
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Gareia's Just Complaint.

Chicago Dispatch
 It is difficult matter to see how President Mckinley can hold Gen eral Shafter responsible for the dis affection of Garcia.
 Shafter has written a reply to the Cuban Genaral, and among other things says: 'The policy of my government in continuing in power temporarily the persons occupying the offices is one which l am unable to discuss. To show you the views held by my government, see the copy of instructions received by me yesteroay from the president, which appear to cover everything that can possibly arise in the govern ment of this territory while held by the United States.
 fit is the policy of the admins tration to keep Spanish officials in power, that policy will not be ap- proved by the people of the United States. Shafter refuses to take the responsibility for keeping Spanish office holders in power, and excuses himself for not inviting Garcia to take 8 part in the ceremony of sur render on tbe ground that the war is between the United States and Spain.
 Commenting on Garcia action, the New York Journal says; "Gen. Garcla's letter is a true letter. All its indignation is just; all it's digni-
 fled reproaches are deserved, Its substance and it's tone will be ap- proved by the American people.
 But not by the Spaniards and theit friends in the United States. The former are rejoicing at the breach between Shaftet and Garcia and the lattsr-the money grub. bers who were against war for freedom and now would wage it as one for spells, are now made happy by every chapee % cry out that the Cuban patriots are not fit to gov ern their island.
 "They are only minority, any way, exult these watchmen in the private towers whence tte plain IS scanned to catch sight of dollars under 2 weak guard.
 The ragged soldiers of Garcia and Gomez may be in a minority. So
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There is more Catarrh in this section Of the country than all other diseases put together and until the last few years was supposed to be ineurable For a great many years dOc- tors pronounced it a local disease, and pre- scribed local remedies. and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment. pro- uOunceC it incurable, Science has proven catarrh to be a constitutional disease, and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney S Co.,, Toledo, Ohio, is the only con stitutiOnal cure on the market It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to tea spooufulf 1t acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any ease it fails 10 cure, Send for circulars and testimonials.
 Address,
 r. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, o.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best
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PINE BLUFF. ARK, JULY 27 1898
State Democratic Ticket.

Nor Governor
 Dan w. Jones, of Pulaski. For Secretary of State
 Alex c. Hull, of Boone. For Treasurer
 Thos. E. Little, of Sebastian. For Auditor
 Clay Sloan, of Lawrence. For Attorney General
 Jeff Davis, of Pope. For Commissioner of State Lands. J. W. Colquitt, of Pulaski. For Supt. of Public Instruction J. J. Dove, of Lonoke. For Com. of Agriculture, etc Frank Hill, of Washington. For Associate Justice
 J. E. Riddiek, of Greene. For Congress-
 Second distict-J. s. Little.
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TuE young society editor wrote Her dainty feet in fairy boots, and the blockhead printer made it read, "Her dirty feet in ferry boats Then further down in the same article he wrote: "The lovely bride graced the altar' and when it appeared in print, it read "The lougly bride greased the halter. , We have no record of the fate of the printer but suppose that he lost his iob.-Fyce PreSS.
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Honored q soldier,s Remalns.

New Orleans, July 29.-The body of Lieutenant G. |. sneed of the First Louisiana regiment, who died at Miami of typhoid fever, reached here yester- day morning and was met at the train by a large body of citizens and members of the press. Lieutenant Sneed was as- sistant city editor of the Times-Demo- crat and one of the best known news paper men of this section. The body was escorted by batteries of the Louis jana Field and Washington artillery and DonaldsonvilIe cannoneers, now in Federal services, to the city hall, where they lay in state in the council chamber, which had been suitably draped, until they were taken to Boseuisl1o, the birth place of the dead officer.
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TnERE isnlt the slightest excugs

THERE isn't the slightest excuse for ballot box stuf1ng by Democrats in Arkansas, for we can give the Republican ticket every vote that is cast for them aud then beat them two to one. We favor purity of the ballot box and believe a man who would steal a vote would steal a sheep if he needed it, Var ren Sentinel
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were the ragged soldiers of Wash

 were the ragged soldiers of Wash ingtou"
 Shafter in his letter to Garcia set ties one question, at least, and that is the charge of Cuban eowardice. Shafter says: T wish to acknowl- edge to you the great aid and valu- able assistance you rendered during the campaign. l regret very much to kuow of your determination to withdraw yourself from this vicinity"
 It looks as though an injustice had been done Garcia and blunder committed by the administration.
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NotIce to oontractors.

Sealed proposals will be received at the County Clerks office of Dallas county, Ark, until the 30th day of July. 1898, by the com missioner for the building of a brick jail in tRe town of Princeton, county of Dallas and State of Arkansas, according to the plans and specifications now on file in the county clerks office. The contractor or builder will be required to move the cells out of the old jail into the new one. The right reserved to reject any and all bids.
 Juno 2s 1898, N. A. CLARK.
 ? w3W Commissioner.
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Sectional Lines Obliterated.

In reply to the patriotic res9lu- tions adopted by the United Com federate Veterans at their recent annual meeting held in Atlanta, Ga, President Mckinley sent the follow, ing answer to Gen. John B. Gordon, commander-in-chief of the organiza. tion, in which he feelingly express ed his entiments as follows:
 "Your recent telegram on behalf of the United Confederate Veterans was very welcome, ana would have written to you before m aeknowl ecgement, excepting for the unusual demands upon my time.
 'The present war has certainly served one very useful purpose in completely obliterating the section al lines drawn in the last one The response to the nations call to arms has been equally spontaneous and patriotic in all parts of the country. Veterans of the gray as well as of the blue are now fighting side by side winning equal honor and re. nown. Ther brave deeds and un- equaled triumphs of our army and navy have received the gratitude of the people of the United States
 "To have such a hearty eommen- dation by yourself and your eol= leagues of work of this administra- tior in the conduct of the war and the pledge of whatever support may be needed to help in bringing it to a successful completion is indeed most gratifying and 1 thank you especial ly for the frank and cordial express ion of she resolutions passed and forwarded to me.