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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17
THE FEELING IN MADRID.
Government Expresses to Minister
WoodforS Its Regret.

MADRID. February lG.-The following
semi-official note has been issued:
"The news of the disaster of the Maine
has caused a painful impression In
Madrid. 1t was at first feared that there
had been some act OF imprudence, TO
which the catastrophe was attributable.
Afterward. as the details arrived, the
fears, dispeled. took the form or feel-
ings Of sympathy and sorrow for the
misfortune which has occurred.
1.-THE Captain-General. the Commandaht
of the Arsenal the sailors OF the cruiser
Alfonso Kill, the crews Of the merchant
vessels. and all the available forces hast
ened to succor the injured"
The government has expressed 10
Minister Woodford the regret 1t feels at
the catastrophe. more especially as II oc-
Cured i'm waters within Spanish jurls-
diction.
An admiral in full uniform, In the name
of the Minister of Marine. and the entire
Spanish Cabinet called on General Wood
ford to-day and informed him that the
government had telegraphed to the au-
thorities in Cuba TO do their utmost 10
relieve the distress of the injured. and 20
furnish to the officers and crew OF tne
Maine everything which they may need.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17
CABLEGRAM FROM LEE.
Profound Sorrow Throughout Ha-
bana-Business Suspended.

WASHINGTON, February 16.-The fol-
lowing csblegram was received by the
State Department from Consul-General
Lee at 9:46 o'clock tonight:
''Habana. February 16.-Profound sor-
row expressed by government and mu-
nicipal authorities, consuls of foreign ma
tions. organized bodies Of all sorts, and
citizens generally.
''Flags at half-mast on GovernorGene-
raPs palace on shipping in harbor, and
in city.
business suspended; theatres closed.
"Dead number about 26O. Oricers,
quarters. being in rear and seamen's for
ward. where explosion took place ac-
counts for greater proportionate loss or
sailors.
Funeral tomorrow at p. NJ
"Oficers Jenkins and Merritt still MISS
ing.
Suppose that Naval Court OF Enquiry
will be held to ascertain cause OF ex-
plosion.
Hope our people will repress excite-
ment. and calmly await decision"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17
THREE CENTS PER COPY.

United States cruiser New York. with Adj
mlral Scarf on board. reached candy
Key. eight miles out, this evening. and
anchored.
She was ordered here to supply the sur
vsvors of the Maine with clothing and
necessaries.
Flags 20 BE Haif-sIarfed.
WASHINGTON, February l6y-lThe
President has ordered that Tomorrow.
and until further notice, the flags 81 ali
navy-yards. on all naval vessels. at arus1
posts and army headquarters, and on ait
public buildings. shall be half-masted.
RED Cross Aid.
NEW YORK. February ie.--The follow
ing instructions have been cabled TO Miss
Clara Barton. president Of the American
Red Cross Society. who Is now at Habana:
.Save neither trouble nor expense TO
render every possible assistance TO our
wounded sailors"
Had Hard Coal on Board.
KEY WEST, FLA, February i6.-rt IL
stated here that the United States baf-
tIeship Maine had hard coal on board,
and that. therefore, the theory that the
disaster was caused by spontaneous COM
bustion Is not tenabIe.
BeILnap Says "Torpedo.-
BOSTON. February f6.-Rear-Admiraf
George Belknap, United States navy. re-
tired, said to-day that he was inclined TO
think that the Maine was blown up by a
torpedo
Due TO Dynamo.
HABANA. February 16.-Iieutenant-
Commander Wainwright believes the lex-
plosion was due to the short-circuit dyna-
mo.
Number of Lost, 25S.
HABANA. February 16.-Out Of 35i. the
total number OF the crew of the Maine
ninety-six were saved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17
srGsnEE TO rcRsYTBE.
Message Received by Cemma""""'
Mt Key West.

at Key West.
KEY WEST, FLA, February lo'-.ap-
tain Sigsbees message to commahoah'
Forsythe. of the naval station here' re-
ceived to-day. reeds:
''Habana, February l6.-Advise sehoins
American vessel at once. The Maine -
submerged. except the debris. MoSpy
work for divers Jenkins and Merritt aie
still missing. and there is but nttle nope
for their safety Those known TO nave
been saved are the officers and twenty
four uniniured OF the crew. Eighteen
wounded men are now on board the warn
Line steamer in the City Hospital anu
at the Mascotte Hotel: twenty-nine so
far as known. All the others went DOWN
on board or near the Maine The total
number OF lost and missing Is 2S5. win
seven exceptions no officer or man mas
more than a part of suit of clothing,
and that is wet with harbor water.
.arhe Ward Line steamer leaves Tor
Mexico Vera CRUZ at o'clock this af-
ternoon. The officers saved are unin-
jured The damage was in the compart-
ments OF the crew. Am preparing TO teie-
graph list of saved and wounded.
"Olivette leaves for Key West at l..
NJ. VIII send by her TO Key West offi-
GERS saved except myself, Wainwright,
Holman, Henneberger Ray, and Holden.
Will turn over three uninjured boats TO
captain OF port with request for safe
keeping. VIII send all wounded men TO
hospital in Habana.
(signe0 "sIGSBEE."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17
SENATOR BUTLER's VIEW.
INCLINATION To Ascribe the Disaster
to Trcachery.

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI, February l6.-
Senator Butler, of North Carolina, now
in Minneapolis, attending the session or
the populist State Convention, is inclined
70 view the loss of the Maine as the re-
suit Of treachery.
"'INhe act of blowing up vessel in that
,,anner would appeal TO many OF the
STANDARDS as a noble deed, and the author
would be a hero" he said. but of course
the Spanish Government has no connec-
ton with it,
.sWin IL precipitate WARP"
mo: hardly. If 1t is shown that the
exnIosion was not accidental. the Span
ish government would be in duty bound
ro disayow any connection with IT, ana
nunish the author or authors In sum-
mary manner"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17
INTERVIEW WITH ALGER.
Secretary of War Has No Opinion
to Express.

NORFOLK, VA. February l6-This az
ternoon a representative OF the Daily ~
lot called on Secretary-of-War Alger' at
the Chamberlin Hotel. Old Point CON-
fort, where he Is temporarily soJourhlhg
for his hSalth. He earnestly asked ior
the latest news OF the Maine horror but
would not express himself as to wnat ne
thought caused the explosion.
He expressed no opinion as TO whether
either the magazine had blown up OF an
enemy had destroyed the battlesnip WIN
a torpedo.
He was increduious as to tnat report
Of the telegraph news that spoke Ok INC
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17

nt-Engineer Merritt. A vigilant lookout
Is being kept for bodies.
'Out OF ffty-nine injured not over -FOUR
are likely to die. The following sailors are
in San Ambrosio: Dan Cronin. New YORK
william McGnnis, Boston; John Soney'
Boston: A. Halen, Brooklyn; James koi'
New York; Francisco Cahill, Massacnu-
setts: Joe Koen, Boston; Fred. Gerne'
New Brunswick, y. j.; Charles A. smitn,
Jeremiah Shea, Alfred Herns. Nor"ay'
J. II. Bloomer, Portland; All ,s''. 'on''so'.
Sweden: Edward MattsOn. sweden
George Fox. Grand Rapids, Mich; b. X
Wilbur. A. Ericsson. Sweden; John n.
white. Brooklyn; John Hebron. BROOK
lvn: Fred. c. Holzer, New York; Wilila"
Matteson. Bay City, Mich; II. Juuson'
st. Louis; w. Allen, Brooklyn.
"AlI but three viii live. one man couiu
not give his name.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17

great havoc to window-gloss throughout
BabaDa. ,.,.a f.,,,
He stated that he would soon nave iu',
reports bearing on the catastrophe. anu =,
would probably then be aDie ~ 'o'"'
opinion in the matter. T.. 80.
Like high officials generdlll' ~ =, tre
inclined to give hasty op'nio" ,,.ns,.
matter, nor did he by any "o'u ,'' ,,a,na
and the annalliny loss of life due TO the
overt act of any one. ,,o
He IS not well. and will remain q. D'u
Point Comfort unless urgent necessity
demands his return to Washington
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17
INTERVIEW WITH sIGsBEE.
He Says He Cannot Yet Determine
the Cause.

HABANA. February l6.-Captain Slgs-
bee. interviewed this evening by the cor
respondent OF the Associated Press. With
reference to the cause of the explosion,
said:
81 cannot yet determine the cause Du'
competent Investigators VIII decide
whether the explosion was produced from
an interior or an exterior cause. / cannot
saw ANYTHING until after such an invest'-
cation has been made. will NOT and can
not conscientlously anticipate the de-
c,slon nor do | wish 10 make any unjust
estimate Of the reason OF the disaster
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17
TESTIMONY OF MAINE OFFICERS.
double Explosion, Result of Under
WATER Explosion OF Magazines.

NEW YORK. February ia special
copyright cable to the Evening World
from Habana says the officers Of the
Maine state that the explosion was in
the central magazine. and that the
Maine was raised out Of the water and
then went partially to pieces. The dis
patch continues:
"All but the surgeon were talking IN
the ward-room at the moment OF tue eA-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17

1t has been definitely determined 10
open the New Meyer Store, at Foushee
and Broad streets, at . o'clock next Nom
day morning, when the public will have
the pleasure OF inspecting this truly
grand store it is an event for which all
of Richmond should turn out. as the store
will appeal TO all who have the best IN
terest of Richmond at heart.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17
Going TO the KlonlIkes

No; going to take DIR. David's conyn
syrup. Best on earth" for coughs, colds,
consumption, bronchitis, and all throat
and lung troubles. IL Is as good as gold
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17

with sick headache, use Dr. David's liver
pills. BEST on earth for biiousness,
constipation. dyspepsia. and all stomach
and liver troubles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17

you suffer from iooseness Of the bowels,
AsGosrUsA BITTEKs will surely cure YOU Be-
ware OF caunterfeits and ask for me- gcnuins
article. prepared 5y DR.. J. G. b. Siegert 4 soma
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17
For Diseases of the Liver, stomuchs
and Kidneys

the Water OF the GreenDrisr White sulphur
Springs Is the most valuable 10 America.
PURCELL. LADD & Co. Wholesale Agents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17

with Dixie Nerve and Bone Lniment,
.'Best on earth" for sprains. strains. and
rheumatic pains. Cures where others
foil
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17

COUGHS AND HoAMEsEss Tho irritation
which induces coughing immediately relieved
py use OF "BRowSs BRONCHIAL IRocHEs'
Sold only In boxes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17
Boa,es Sun Floating Ashore.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., February To-
Late tonight the following dispatch from
Captain Sigsbee. at Habana, addressed
TO Secretary Long was received:
'All men whose names have not been
sent as saved are probably lost. Bodies
are still floating ashore. l Keep nine
officers. one private. and Gunner's-M Mate
Bullock here with me"
A dispatch from Captain Phillip. OF the
Texas, now at Galveston, states that the
twenty-one apprentices, which he carried
from New York for the Maine, are stsll
on board the Texas.
Joe Wheeler Ready for War.
O1sHINGTON, ID. c.. February i6.--
General Joseph Wheeler. the ex-confede-
rate cavalry commander now member
OF the House from Alabama sent the fol-
lowing message to the President to-day:
"To the Honorable. the President;
I'm case of any trouble with SPAIN re-
member that my tender OF services Is on
file at the War Department.
tSigned) JOSEPH WHEELER"
To Care for survivors.
KEY WEST, FLA, February 1.-THE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. February is.--
ISiIR Forecast for Thursday:
For Virginia-Fair weather: NOT
so cold Thursday evening or
night; variable winds. becoming south
easserly.
For North carolina--Fair weather, con-
tinued low temperature; northerIy wiads.
becoming northeasterly.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was clear and colo, with
hlnh xrln0s. ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17

Name flace VI Dii 'i'
1ar,os w Allen. Portsmouth, va.
Charles And derson, Norfolk, va.
1ohn y Reu Alexandria, va.
Shoroas Caine. Portsmouth. Va.
Tvulian Coleman, Petersburg, Va.
Trubie Finch, Raleigh' n -.
tosenb II Gordon. Portsmouth, Va.
Westmore Harris, Charles clty' va
Robert Hutchings, Norfolk, va.
william Lambert, Hampton va
Luther Lancaster, Frederickspurs' va
nonieI Lewis. Albemarle. Va.
James w. Lenden, New heht, Va
gdsuard II Moore. Charles City. Va.
John ~. Moss. OXFORD ~ -
John II. Panck, LynchDurB' -
Aired simmons. Petersburg, Va.
NYicholae smith. Iynchburg. Va.
,obn u Turpin. Smithheld. Va.
Iobn Warren. Randolph, n. c.
George NJ Whiten. Middleburg. va.
pobert white Portsmouth. Va.
Henry williams, EilzaDeth O"S' N' -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17
Double vioiet-, soc. n Hundred,

NJ. A. WHTTTY.
Nos. 903 east Main street.
and 215 east Broad Street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17
MAINE MEN FROM THE SOUTH.
Fist Given Out by the Navy De-
partment.

WASHINGTON, d. c., February To-
The Navy Department this evening COM
piled and gave out full list Of the men
on the Maine. with the places OF oirtn'
for the purpose of local identihcation.
The list contains the following:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17

The Spanish Legation was ealiy ~
vsed Of the horror by Captain n-o0'''.', 20 a.
Banco. who expressed his proiounu .,as
gret and added that the occurrence 80 -,
chance accident, the undonp'eu 10
being an explosion Of the Doliei 'oo,s,c
cause assigned from an official source du-
T.ng the day. .
Senor Du Bose. the spanish cnaiss'
called al the state Department :" "a
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

The deputy collector of customs at
the port OF Pultneyville, N. V. has re-
signed. He informs the treasury de-
partment that no money was collect
ed at the port in 1897, and less than $50
IN all tht four years of his occupancy
of the ONCE. His salary for that time
aggregated 81, $50. That was what It
cost to collect $3.50 in revenue. The
country is full Of these out-of-the-way
and antiquated customs posts which
cost far more to maintain than the
revenue they yield. One secretary OF
the treasury after another has appeal
ed to congress to consolidate the Gus
toms districts and abolish these ridicu-
lous cinecures, but so far to no pur-
pose. AS patronage bosses congress-
men of all parties have keen interest
in maintaining all the public places
possible.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

"A curmudgeon" writes to the World
in praise OF the old-fashioned woman
who MIXED cows and baked bread. and
asks, ''Is the college-bred woman OF to-
day any better? Is she an Improve
ment?" The writer ought to state def
initely where woman's information
should stop. Naturally a woman wants
70 be as wise as possible. and the dan
ger OF that superfluous information
which units her for household duties
must be very embarrassing. We dare
say, by the way. that this gentleman
would be willing to do the ditching and
wood -chopping which are now attend
Cd to by his hired man.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16
Bot.llns of Tear. in Psr.s..

In Persia the bottling of tears ooa-
stitutes an important part Of the
obseQuies of the dead. As the mourners
are sitting round and weeping. the
one with piece Of cotton wool or
master Of ceremonies presents each
one with . piece of cotton wool or
sponge, with which to wipe away The
.tearA This cotton wool or sponge -
Afterwards -sgAaeGad tnAe . bottla. end
the tears were preserved a. powerful
and efncacious restorative for those
whom every other medicine has failed
to revive. 1t Is to this custom that
allusion IL made in the eighth verss Of
the hfty-sixth Psalm: Put thou ny
tears Into thy bottle.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

The Boston Herald has just discover
ed that the figure that represents Un-
Gle Sam must be changed. 1t says:
"The Uncle Sam of the cartoons, even
the best of them, is underfed. II appear
ance is to be trusted. and resembles q
ranting populist as much as any Amer
lean type He is gawky. gaunt and
gullible Such . soul could be taken
only from a sepulcher, such an ill-fit-
ting costume only from second-rate
masquerade. He fills the bill poorly
and Is not to be compared in this re-
spect to the fair Columbia. We be-
lieve he would almost buy q gold
brick"
What the Herald would like to see
10 one OF them British dude fellows o.
sissy men ~ the New York Sun calls
them. Uncle Sam may be populistic
and all that. but save US from what the
Boston Herald would infiict upon us.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

The contrast between the deliberate
methods in farming and the high-pres-
sure operations in mining is well IL
lustrated by the Official definition OF an
abandoned claim. An abandoned farm
II usually so designated after long dis
use. Decay is written all over 1t. In
the mining rules for the Canadian Yu-
kon, 4 claim unworked for the space oil
seventy-two hours. without reasonable
cause. and at time when operations
ought to be in progress. is to be DEEM
ID abandoned, and open to occupation
and entry by any person. Time Is
never a waiter, but in the mining re-
xtope the refusal to walt for any man
y particularly emphatic.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16
PROFITS AT MONTE CARLO.

EAefRsss Incone Indicated ~ tAe Hssoo
of the Frs.chiss.
One can form some idea Of the eoos.
nous profits made by the gambling he'll
At Monte Carlo by studying the terms
ON which the prince Of Monaco Aas
granted , prolongation Of the coness-
sion under which this infamous sstab-
lishment exists. The present ooAssD-
sion expires in 1918. but the share
holders think It wise to secure fas.
ther concession before thst date. TAe
terms, which were presented and roes-
ned the other day. are as follow: The
$4,000 for the concession, plus k3e.0eo
allowed for the expenses Of the govern
meut Of the principality. are to b eod-
tinued. together with the allowaAees
for public works. lighting. mainteaanss
OF the institutions. ETC., amounting In
all to another $4,000 or eco. 900 Per an
mum. In addition. the Casino company
undertakes to pay over Immediately -
the prince in hard cash the sum o.
f400. 900. and further to spend f10o.o09
upon public works in the shape q
opening up new avenues and streets u
parts of the principally, indicated ~
the prince: to spend ESQ. 900 in the con
struction of new thester and opera
house. this to be completed In time TOT
the exhibition Of 1900: to hand over 70
the manager Of the theater OF Monte
Carlo 1900 for each performer. this
sum to be spent exclusively In the pay
ment Of special artists, the company 70
further bear all the cost OF the chorus.
orchestra and scenery. Finally. ths
company undertakes to pay over 70 tne
prince in cash f6O0. 900 in tho year 1s1s.
which was the date Of the o1pifatloA
Of the old contract granted BY the Ats
Prince Charles II. The Casino COM
pany II therefore called upon to ma -
additional sum Of f1.2Soo0o twathost
counting the grant to the manager o.
the theater) as the price OF TIE new
concession. The prince also instsfs up
on having in future q direct voice IN
the management of the concern. he 70
to be consulted in the appointmsnf OF
both the manager and directors OF the
Casino company; he Is to have the
right to nominate the manager OF the
theater; to be consulted In the engage
ment of the artists and the chef dor
chestra, and, most important Of all.
he IL to have control of the publicity"
department. The company spends
about f25.000 In "squarins" the conti-
mental press and purchasing its bensv-
olent neutrality in the matter Of gamb-
ling. The prince insists upon his right
to issue to these journals which are In
the pay Of the concern such notes and
paragraphs as he may think proper.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

There has been notable Increase
in railroad freight rates between the
west and east lately. This may not
at once be good for commerce. but 1t
shows that there is a growing stiffness
in trade generally Money that has
been in hiding for several years is be-
ginning to come out to get the benefit
OF temporary rising prices. and 1t Is
not unlikely that an era OF war time
railroad rates may rule for while.
1t has almost stopped the grain move
ment and there is a dearth of wheat In
st. Paul. Duluth. Chicago and other
centers. 1t is, therefore. not improb-
able that wheat will reach the pro-
phesied $3.50 before the month OF May
closes.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

Four bills providing for postal saw
inKs banks are now before congress.
The chief difference In these bills Is the
provision for investing the postal saw
ings funds. The disagreement between
the advocates OF these different meas
ures led to the passage Of resolution
referring the whole matter to Score
tary Gage. 1t is to be hoped that this
delay will not prevent the measure
from reaching the senate in time to Sc
cure its passage by that body.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

The French Arbitration eociety has
sent letters to the Spanish minister for
foreign affairs. Senior Gullon, and to
the American secretary of STATE, oMr.
John Sherman, urging the advisability
Of the arbitration of the differences be-
tween Spain and the United States.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16
Last K,nt.r i. s...,..

Not within living memory has there
been known 80 abnormally snowisss .
winter in European Russia ~ tn last
season. Throughout the whole OF
these southern latitudes (says an Odss-
"a correspondent, and for q stretch Of
nearly 1000 miles northward. there u
only here and there the merest sprink-
ling Of snow, while the temperature Al
ternates between few degrees Of frost
and crisp spring weather. rs
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

Gen. wsylss. late protector" of wo-
men and children in Cuba. says that
he did not place mines in the Havana
Aarbor and the letter brought out to
that effect BY . Newspaper man 70 q
forgery. AZ tie tine the general was
probably too bssy to place the mines
u the hafbot. - reeent statistics show
that 200 900 Cubsas have either starved
TO death or bssn murdered since the
iasurreetioh. The general. of course.
vas unable ID Do too maay .-..ngs at
eaee BsssasaI As was'nst the man to
nsglect hfs tuogAesing buslnsss for
electrical sxDesi0sDts.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16
A Remarkable u.o..

The hoor of the rotunda at the Lloa-
don Coal exchange. where the. NOR
chants gather. Is very unique. Il u
composed of inlaid woods, arranged in
the form Of a mariners compass, With
In border Of Greek fret. Upwards oe
1000 pieces of wood are employed. Al
most every English variety y included
in this scheme Of decoration. .
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

Sam Jones wants to be governor OF
Georgia. as we'll as Tom Watson and
the philosopher OF Pigeon Roost. We
should think Georgia would want to
hide her head and secede ugain, this
time for keeps.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

The citizens of Exeter. N. H.. are
surprised at the sudden absence Of City
Treasurer Thing and slice Of the pub
lie fund. In short. they do not con-
slider him such Thing as they thought
he was.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16
Hoods SarsaparIlla
CAthoIIc Army club.

France has no fewer than ninety SIX Cath
ole soldiers clubs, on which 10000 francs
are expended annually. Ther~ the soldiers
receivs cigars free. can mail letters without
ss pay az sSm Raai:. e' th,s eha'sr sn ae e
these clubs that clericalism Is making such
rapid progress in the French army.-Phila.
delphia Record.
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

Most decent men in Paris are contin-
ually remarking to themselves. DO
not be a patty de clam"
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

"Beveriy always returns my umbrella
when he borrows it, "Is he 30 honest r
mo; he is fastidious."
The Meeker herald., 1898-04-16

"My husband spoiled this whole day fol
me; he warned me not to- buy anything
couldn't afford" "Isn't he silly7 II vi
bought only what we could AFFORD shoppina
wouldn't be any fun at all"