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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-25

Those who imagine 1t would be
child's play to whip Spain would
DOUBTLESS be sadly disappointed at
a trial. Spain is prepared to put
up her best fight Immediately and
could do us a great deal Of damage
before we could get ready to make
a strong fight The Spanish navy
has twice as many men IS the
United States navy. Our coasts
are poorly protected and would
suffer greatly. Notwithstanding
all this, it is the general opinion
that war must come IL the investI-
cation now going on showstkat the
Spaniards blew up the Maine.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-25
sKAGGs.

Mrs. Ellen HolbrOOk, who has
been sick with typhoid feverabOut
fifty days, We are glad to say isim-
proving.
James II. HOlbroOk lie furnishing
the upper story Of his dwelling
with neat furniture.
VIM. Wright, our chicken dealer
failed to make sales at Louisa asst
week and went to Ashland.
Charley Ward and W. A. Lyon
attended the party on the head Of
NewcOmb Saturday night and re-
port a good time.
B. F. Wyatt, our whisky man, is
visiting the dis,llleries Of this sec
ton.
Mrs. Levlsa Skaggs, who has
been very low with consumption,
lie improving.
Our big man, l.. l.. Sksggs, isn'l
stirring about much.
Charley Ward Is In the habit OF
going TO Elliott county once each
week. He says he likes to sing tue
song called My Annie.
]. II. Holbrook bought a due p ,ir
Of calves last week.
Mrs. Cora Lyons Is visiting hel
parents up In johnson county thl'
week,
Q. Q. Holhrook n Co, have com
pleted lholr slavo job At this place
y.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-25
The battle-ship Kentucky will be
launched March oath.

Sockless Jerry Simpson said that
De LONE should be sent home for
telling the truth.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-25

1t is stated that Gen. Lee has ad-
vised Americans to leave Havana,
50 grave is the situation.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-25

pIamfDre CUBAN OIL eurs.
iM"NtScuts, Barns. Bruises. Rhsa-
0atism and Sores. PRICE, IS esnta
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-02-25
CONSUMPTION Positively
CURED.

Mr.. r. b Greeve, merchant, Of
Chilhowis, va, certifies that he bad
consumption, vas gwen up 10 die.
sought ali medical treatment that
money could procure. tried every
cough remedy be could hear Of. but
got no relief. spInl many nights
sittinS up in a chair; MAS induced
to try Err, Kings New Discovery,
and was cured by the use Of two
bottles. For past three years ta'
been attending 10 business and
saJs DR.. Kings NeS Discovery ia
the Grandest remedy ever maze, Al
it has done go much for him and
also for othersIn his community
DR.. Kings New Discovery is guar
1nteed fer Coughs, Colds and Con-
sumption. 1t don't fail. TnAl bot.
ties Al A N Hughes drug store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-30

Continued on page 4.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02
FOREIGN NOTES OF INTEREST.

Sir Charles Thomas Dyke Acland died in London on Sunday. He was born in ls42
 The Vienna correspondent of the Lon don Telegraph reported that there was great danger of fresh disturbances in the Balkans.
 The Italian cabinet resigned on ac- count of it's inability to agree on a par liamentary programme. Premier Rudini will form a new ministry.
 F. w. Reitz. former president of or ange Free State, was on Tuesday elect ed secretary of state of the South Afri- can Republic. in succession to pr. W. J. Leyds.
 A law has been promulgated in St. Petersburg sermitting the entrance in- to Russian ports from abroad for ten years from July next Of completed iron ships destined for navigation in foreign seas.
 The Rome correspondent of the Lon- don Daily Chronicle says he learns that the pope Is addressing a diplomatic note to the powers protesting against the anticlerical measures of the Italian governmnt.
 Chauncey NJ Depew arrived in Paris on Sunday tn be present at the mar TlbEe or hlSS E-AiNn sAuN NtSaIl lVT1EStT to George W. Vanderbilt next Thurs day in the American church. He will sail fer America on June %.
 The governor of Sierra Leone cabled Saturday to the colonial office in London that the Rev Mir. and Mrs. McGrew. the American missionaries. were massa- cred about May s at Taiama, near the scene of the other massacres,
 The steamer Rio Jun Maru has ar rived in Seattle with news of an anti-European riot at Sha-Shi, China, in which the British consulate, custom house and the stores of Jardne, Mat theson & CO. and Butterfeld X Swire were destroyed by fire. The British consul was severely beaten, and the European residents were forced to take refuge in the tea and silk hulks lying in the river.
 Prince Koung. president of the Chi- nese foreign office. died in Hongkong Tuesday. NJ Hanotnux, French minis ter for foreign affairs, announced on Tuesday the signing of a commercial ,greement with the United States.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02
Grand Pageant at cnmp Alser,

One of the most brilliant military pageants enacted since the grand mus tering out parade of the federal troops down the streets of Washington at the close of the civil war occurred at Camp Alger at Falls Church. Va, near Wash ington, Saturday, when President Me Kinley reviewed the troops now quar- tered there. It was the first time in over 30 years that an army of volun- teers rendezyoused in time of war had passed in review before the commander in chief of the army and navy.
 Among General Miles staff were Cap tain Abelgard of the Norwegian army, Major Carlarsco and Colonel Hernandez of the Cuban army. The reviewing stand surmounted a high hill overlook ing the parade ground of the Sixth Illi- nois The troops were passed in front of the parade ground. Immediately on the arrival of the presidential party the line. 12000 strong, began moving. The regiments were in the following order: First New Jersey, Seventh Ohio, Sixty fifth New York, Sixth Illinois, Sixth Massachusetts. Eighth Ohio, Eighth Pennsylvania, Twelfth Pennsylvania, Thirteenth Pennsylvania, One Hundred and Fifty-ninth Indiana, Sixth Penn sylvania, Fourth Missouri. Troops A and c, cavalry, acted as a general es- cort and did not participate in the re- view The Ninth Ohio. colored, detailed on advance picket duty, and the First Rhode Island. which had just arrived. did not participate. The review lasted more than two hours. The men passed the presidential stand in company front, with arms port.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02
TIRED OF WAR.
The People of Barcelona Say They Have
 Had Enough of It.


 Had Enough of It.
 London. June Mail advices from Barcelona to The Daily Chronicle say:
 Alongside the ironclad Numancia, or ders to hurry the ps parations on which have just been received, lies the Cova- donga, of the Compania Transatlantica line. Her foremasts and two tunnels have been painted black, and she is ready to go to Cadiz for her armament.
 "The Isla de Panay. which Is unload ing. will be the next prepared. and aft CT her will come the Jova Sorra. As additional defenses at Barcelona the Spaniards are hastily erecting six large guns. dated 1881, which have just been mounted at Barcelonita. Three hundred engineers are constructing new batter les at Badalont. just under MontJuich fortress in a corner unobservable from the harbor. Platforms for three enor- nous guns are being erected with all speed The guns will cover the harbor mouth. with a range of 200 yards.
 "All Barcelona is heartily sick of the war. The people regard it as merely a continuation of the Cuban war, which has paralyzed business for three years. Recently the government called upon the manufacturers of Barcelona volun- tarily to contribute 6000O for the de- fense of the town. They replied that they had already paid most of the ex- penses of the government and of the defense of Spain. adding. If the Yankee admiral comes here we shall invite him to dinner'"
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02
Gloom at Santiago.

Two Italians who set out from Santi- ago de Cuba in a small boat on Thurs day, May 19. and landed near Mole St. Nicholas on the 22d, arrived in Port au Prince, Haiti, on Sunday, bringing in- formation as to the situation at Santi- ago.
 The state of affairs there is critical. particularly so because of the lack of food. A great many of the unfortunate people. especially the reconeentrados, are dying of starvation. The whole pop ulation is terribly discouraged and keen ly desirous of peace.
 The arrival of the squadron under Admiral Cervera without food supplies for the city deepened the general de- spondency.
 The squadron has disembarked 500 men-artillerymen and engineers-and landed 10000 Mauser rifles. a large quantity of ammunition and four big guns, destined for the Notifications.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02
STRAUS NAMED.
Prominent New Yorker Nominated Foi
 Minister to Turkey.

Prominent New Yorker Nominated Foi
 Minister to Turkey.
 President Mckinley on Tuesday nom- mated Oscar $. Straus of New York to be minister to Turkey.
 This will be MT. Straus' second com mission to Turkey. President Cleve- land sent him as minister to the Otto man empire during his first term. Mir Straus made such an excellent record that President Harrison endeavored to keep him in office. Philanthropic or ganizations tried to induce MT. Straus to remain, but the latter did not see fit to accede to these appeals.
 The selection of MT. Straus by Presi- dent Mckinley for this important post Is another high compliment to Mir. Straus' valuable services in the past.
 MT. Straus belongs to a distinguished family. His brother. Isidor Straus, was representative in congress, while an- other brother. Nathan Straus, has been a leading figure in municipal affairs in New York and was. until his recent resignation, the president of the health board.
 Mfr. Straus is 47 years old and the youngest of the three brothers who are
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02
CERVERA FOILED,
Unsuccessful Attempt to Destroy the
 Batt.eship Texas.

New York, June 1.-The Herald this morning prints the following from its correspondent, written on board The Herald dispatch boat on Monday and sent via Port Antonio, Jamaica. on Tuesday:
 The first engagement between Con- modore Schley and the Spanish fleet commanded by Admiral Cervera took place last night.
 Two torpedo boat destroyers about midnight slipped quietly out of the har- bor bent on mischief. They crept along in the shadow of old Castle Morro and the mountain for two miles to the west ward before they were discovered by the lookout on the Texas. where the men were sleeping by the guns so that the battleship could be quickly manned.
 An instant after the lookout gave the alarm the white stream of the Texas searchlight flashed along the shadow under the mountain, revealing the desperate game of the imprisoned Spaniards.
 The torpedo boat destroyers when they saw that they had been discovered dashed toward the Texas. which, with the cruiser Brooklyn close beside it, was lying inshore.
 
 her port forward batteries and her pounders. and the hiss of the armor piercing shells thrown in the direction of the advancing torpedo boat destroy CTS startled the entire fleet. The Brook lyn also came into action, firing several rounds at the Spanish craft, but the bulk of the shooting was done by the Texas.
 "The entire fleet went to general quar- ters, and soon their searchlights were playing around the narrow entrance of the harbor in the expectation that Ad- miral Cervera's whole fleet would emerge from its haven and fight it out.
 Driven Back Into the Harbor.
 "The torpedo boat destroyers made a plucky dash through the rain of shells from battIeship and cruiser but. foiled in their attempt to surprise the watch ful Schley, turned and ran back into the harbor.
 NO attempt was made to pursue them. It Is though that they were not struck. as they retreated quickly and made small targets in the uncertain moonlight
 "The Spaniards did not discharge any torpedoes, although within 800 yards of the Texas.
 There has been the greatest vigilance at night on the fleet to prevent the sue cess of such attacks. This nerve rack ing duty will soon affect the officers and men. who hope for a chance of ending all in one decisive swoop on the Span- ish fleet and forts.
 While Commodore Schley appreci- ates the difficulties and dangers of en- tering the harbor to fight Cervera. who Is protected by batteries and mines. it is understood he nevertheless is anxious to repeat Admiral Dewey's feat at Ma nilla. preferring even risky action to te- dious delay"
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02
MILES TO THE FRONT.
THE COMMANDER OF THE ARMY
 STARTS FOR TAMPA.
The Hiding Place of the Elusive Spanish Admiral to Be Attacked by Land. Transports to Rendezvous at Key West and He Convoyed by Warships.

transports tO henueHNous ht iAcy W cst
 and He Convoyed by warships.
 Major General Nelson A. Miles, com handing the United States army. ac- companied by the members of his fam fly and his personal and official stan. left Washington Monday night for Tampa, Fla.
 The party. comprising 34 persons, oc- cupied a special train on the Southern railroad. consisting of one Pullman sleeper. one special car, one combina- ton baggage and day coach and one baggage car.
 General Miles will proceed directly to Tampa, where he will establish tempo rarily the headquarters of the army. He will personally direct the move ments of the troops and the invasion of Cuba.
 Following is the personnel of the par ty which left Monday: General Miles, ty which left last night: General Miles. Mrs. Miles. Miss Miles and sherman Miles. General Rogers, General Stone. Colonel Maus. Colonel Michler, Colonel Osgood, Major Daily, chief surgeon; Ma jor Seyburn. Major Davis, Captain AL ger, Lieutenant Rowan. Lieutenant Parker and Lieutenant Townsley. Gen. eral Collazo and Colonel Hernandez of the Cuban army were of the party, as were also four privates of the Sixth cava. ". who will act as orderlies, and Il secretaries and clerks.
 Before leaving Washington General Miles made no secret of the immediate departure of the army from Tampa, though he declined to encourage any speculation as to its destination, for obvious military reasons. It is known, however that ever since the first re- ports announcing the arrival of the Spanish squadron at Santiago last Sat urday night he has been thoroughly alive to the practically prohibitive dan gers which would have to be eneoun- tered by an American fleet in fighting its way past the elevated batteries of that harbor to force a battle with the Spaniards. and has steadily urged upon the authorities the necessity of a land attack on the place as the quickest and most effective method of dealing Spain a crushing blow.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02

Philadelphia, June 1.-The nation al relief commission, which for some time past has been shaping its plans for affording relief for sick and wounded soldiers and sailors and pro- viding for the families of men in serv- ice, has notified President Mckinley and Secretaries Alger and Long that the organization is prepared for busi- ness and will at once begin its labors Ex-Governor Pattison, representing the Pennsylvania sanitary commission. was present at yesterdays meeting of the relief commission and joined in the dis cussion as to the needs of the men in service.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02

partners in the firms of L.. Straus & Sons. R. H. Macy & Co. and Abraham & Straus. in Brooklyn. Mir Straus en- tered Columbia college in 1867 and grad uated among the first hoRor men in 1871. After graduation he attended the Columbia College Law school. from which he received a diploma in 1873.
 He began the practice of law in the firm of Hudson & Straus. which after ward became Sterne. Straus & Thomp- son, his partners being simon Sterne. the distinguished authority on interna- tional law, and Daniel c. Thompson. we'll known as the author of many works on metaphysics
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02
Assignment of Generals.

Washington. June 1.-Major General Butler. United States volunteers, will be assigned to the command of the First division of the Second army corps now in camp near Falls Church. Va. He is now at his home in South Carolina and is expected here today or tomorrow to qualify auI receive his orders. Briga- dier Gene.a al Oates. ex-governor of Ala bama. will be assigned to duty with one of the army corps at Camp George II. Thomas. Chickamauga park. Ga.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02
CONGRESS IN BRIEF.
Proceedings of Senate and House During
 the Past Week.

the Past Week.
 The past week in congress has been rather uneventful. no measures of great importance having been passed.
 The senate Thursday resumed con- sideration of the war revenue bill, Sem ators White (Dem.l of California and Teller (silver Rep) of Colorado making set speeches. Both favored the corpora ton tax and opposed the bondiHsue, The house discussed the civil service aues- ton in connection with senate amend ment to the pension deficiency blll and afterward took up the bill to amend the internal revenue laws relating Co dis- titled spirits.
 In the senate Friday Mir. Lodge Ukep) of Massachusetts and Mir. Morgan (Dem.) of Alabama offered amendments to the war revenue bill looking to the annexation of Hawaii. Mir. Lodge des clared his intention to press the aues- ton. The debate on the bill was contin- ued, most of the speakers directing their remarks to the financial features of the measure. In the house the sem ate resolution voting n sword to Admi- ral Dewey and medals to his men was passed unanimouse The bin amend ing the internal revenue laws was pass ed.
 In the senate SaturuaN the cofpofAtlon tax amendment to the war revenue bill was laid on the table by vote of 4i to 27. Senator wolcott spoke in favor of a bond issue and the other propositions of the Republican members of the finance committee.
 No progress was made in the senate on Monday toward disposing of the war revenue bill. In secret session three hours were spent in discussing the an- nexation of Hawaii A bill authorizing life saving stations to be kept open through June and July was passed in the house.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02
Financial Agent For NIaniIIa.

Washington, June 1.-Seligman Bros of London have been designated as the fiscal agents of the United States gov ernment at Manila, and through them will be transacted such financial opera tions as the government may desire after that city has come into possession of the United States.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02
SCHLEY IN BATTLE Sampson Also Reported to Be
 In the Fight. COMMANDMENT OF SANTIAGO Our Battleships Batter Down
 Her Defenses.
COMMANDMENT OF SANTIAGO
HEAVY SHOT FROM MORRO.

Though the Spanish Batteries Fired Upon
 Our Fleet No Damage Is Reported to
 Have Been Done - Spanish Losses Thought to Be Very LarGe-Morro Cas-. tie Believed to Have Been Destroyed. The Firing Began at p. m. and Was Kept Up For Two Hours-The Spaniards Say Cervera's Fleet Joined In, but This Is Doubted-Great Excitement In the City-Msny Cuban Sympathizers Hur- ried to the Mountains to Join the Patri- ot Forces-Cervera UnsuccessfulIy Att tempts to Destroy the Texas.
 New York, June 1.-The Sun this morning prints the following from It's correspondent at Cape Haitien, Haiti, dated yesterday:
 "A dispatch which has just been re- ceived from Santiago de Cuba says that the American squadron under com- mand of Commodore Schley which has been blockading that port for number of days began to lombard the fortifi- cations at o'clock this afternoon, the evident intention being to reduce them in order to get at Admiral Cervera's squadron at anchor in Santiago bay.
 The American fleet comprised 14 ves- sells, including the Brooklyn, the flag
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02
Fatal Locom otIve Explosion.

By the explosion of the boiler of an engine on the Hoosac Tunnel and Will mington railroad near Wilmington. Vt, Tuesday Zephaniah Douglas, the engi- neer. and Ernest T. Faulkner. the fire man, were killed. the engine was al- most completely demolished. a passen- ger coach was partly wrecked, and sew eraI persons sustained minor injuries.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02
Willis CnnYfcted of Murder.

At Bridgeport, Conn.,, the jury in the trial of Benjamin R. Willis, charged with the murder of David s. R. Lam bert of Wilton on Dec. 1T last brought in a verdict of murder in the first ds-
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02
Freer Trade With France.

President Mckinley issued a procla- nation Monday announcing that a rec iprocity agreement with France had been concluded.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02
Wife Murderer Convicted.

Dr. w. H. Hatch of Ossipee. N. H., was on Tuesday found guilty of murder in the first degree on the charge of causing his wife's death by poison.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02
The United States Army.

Adjutant General Corbin has prepared a statement showing the strength of the military forces of the United States when organized in accordance with the plans now under way.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02

In London judges, artists lords and gentlemen attend prizefghts in evening dress. When Croot was killed by Barry by n blow in the twentieth round, most of the spectators were of the upper class
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-02

gree Tuesday night, and Judge Thayei at once sentenced him to be hanged on Friday, Nov. 1 next.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-09

benefited by the recognition Of the in
dependence Of Cuba.
II at once called on General Grosve-
nor. who said that his remarks were
based apo statements which he had
seen in the public prints. and after a
full and free discussion with him he
frankly disavowed any purpose to do
me injustice by making any statements
which were not entirely substantiated
by the facts in the case. He voluntar-
lily offered to make the matter right in
the official record OF the house upon it,
assembling Monday morning."
Referring to Cuban bonds. McCook
said: Il do not now. nor have j ever
held, owned. controlled, represented
professionally or otherwise. $400. 900. 900
Of Cuban bonds or any part of such
bonds whatever. I have never seen a
bono OF the Cuban republic. let alone
owning or holding such bonds. With
reference to h statement that l am
the legal representative of the Cuban
junta of New York. I will say that I
have never been retained by or acted
for the Cuban junta nor for the repub-
lie of Cuba"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-09
QUIET ON THE POTOMAC
CONTINUED from Page One,

unusual absence OF callers hat had
marked the forenoon. Assistant Secre-
tary Day was with the president for
over an hour in the afternoon, but when
he left stated that there had been
nothing new, not ever In the way Of a
fresh communication from Madrid and
Havana
He said hat Minister Woodford had
not communicated with his home gov
eminent to-day and that no instruc-
ons rs to when he shoud cav Madrid
had been issued by this government
A member Of the cabinet was asked In
this connection IL IL was contemplated
hat General Woodford shouId leave his
post at the same time that General Lee
left Havana. He said that would be
a very violent and wrong presumption
to make. and that he understood h
question of leaving Spain had been
vested in the discretion OF the minister.
President Mckinley. after his general
discussion of the situation with Judge
Day. was closeted with Senator Spoon
er Of Wisconsin ari about 3 o'clock
went of on an afternoons drive with
Vice President Hobart. The latter
came over for him in his own broug-
ham,