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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-05

Tho comparatively young ear OF Russia
continues to talk peace whilo he PUSHES tho
Instruments OF war to the East. Docs Nlcho-
las mean TO Intimate that tho Bri,on won't
fight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-05

Tho big powers nro continuing 10 brush rip
against each other in the East. and some day
somebody IL going accidentally 10 Jostlc the
chip OF. soniobody clse's shoulder.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-05

corprrssmen ran not hereafter say they did
not know that Southern s0aports stood 10
badly in need OF defense against possible at
renii chiefs. this time. have presented the
helpless condition Of the coasts hi the strong
est terms. What will he said OF party that
refuses TO remedy this condition for fear OF
hal showing by Its pet revenue measure?
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-05

The Texas gold fields are easier TO reach
than those OF tho kiondlke and offer Ms n
bonus to nrospectors his slice OF m0gnin-
cen. climate and chance TO get plenty to
oat out of tho ground II tho gold is not found,
The argument Is all with the Tcxns fields.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-05

People in Western New York are selling out
preparatory 10 going to the ltlondke in
droves' Well, New York may feel some re-
iipf in tho pressure upon the capacity of Its
lurattc asylung
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-05

rron 20 to 80 degrees below zero IN New
England and a great strike on! The factory
lord WIN have much to onswer for In this
world aud the next
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-05

oun6cslpeion BY Mail-- Daily and Sunday Post, one
xsar. eS.ooi six mouths, $500 three months'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-05

Tho intcrurhan trolley line. that has be-
come 20 popular in Now Enrlnnd, is making
It's way West, anil ohio liz showing tho great
CT activity IN tho building II such connecting
links between couptry towns. There are srlen-
did opportunities for investments Of this kinI
all over the West and South These inter
urban electric roads carry both freight and
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-05

Now York. February i.-,Ths =
is a newcomer. He is built on =
lines. but hos as big as John
van in his mind. The coach boy Y
buttons off the perch besida NJ;
low IN livery who handles the ribs5
the real thing on nliledy's well. h
brouShasn. drawn by one horse
duties are those Of footnan 81 Z.
a soft snap for the boys OF Ira:
have to hustle. but only dapnsr
landed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-08
TELEGRAMS TERSELY TOLD.

Thomas Reene. the trayedian. died
in New York last week.
Four vessels were wrecked I'm a
storm off Salem, Mass, last Saturday.
The war thus far has determined
that American guns are the best In
the world.
Havana and all other Cuban made
cigars are now entirely out of the
market.
George w. Vanderbilt was married
to Miss Edith Dresser in Paris last
Wednesday.
Col. VIM. A. Stone was nominated
by the Republicans of Pennsylvania
for governor last week.
1t Is rumored that President Her.
eaux of Santa Domingo has been as
sassinated by revolutionists.
Mayor Van Wyck of New York last
week received through the mails a
dynamite cartridge with fuse attached.
Col. Irving Hale of Colorado being
the senior officer. Is acting command
er OF the Third brigade at San Fran
cisco In which Is the Tenth Pennsyl-
vania regiment.
William Piper. of Guedo Springs,
KAN. committed suicide the other day
after having failed to kill his wife and
child from whom he was separated a
few weeks ago.
Warren Beckwith, the base ball
player who eloped with the daughter
of Robert T. Lincoln, has enlisted with
the Iowa National Guard with the pur-
pose OF going to the front.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-08
Jaws OF CONFEDERATE STATES VALID.
80 Decides the United States Supreme Court in
Bond Investment Case

An opinion was rendered by the Su-
preme court at Washington In the case
OF Marianne j. Badly VS.. John II. Hun
ter, administrator. affirming the valid
ity OF Investments In confederate bonds
during the civil war. In rendering the
opinion of the court Justice Harlan
said: The transactions between per-
sons actually residing within the terri
tory dominated by the government of
the confederate states were not in
valid, for the reason only that they
occurred under the sanction Of the laws
OF that government or of any local
government recognizing it's authority.
The preservation of order the main
tenance of police regulations, the pros
ecution OF crimes. the protection Of
property, the enforcement Of contracts,
the celebration of marriages, the set
tlement OF estates. the transfer and
descent of property and similar or kin
dred subjects were during the war, un-
der the control of the local govern
ment constituting the so-called confed-
crate states. What occurred or was
done in respect of such matters under
the authority Of the laws of these local
de facto governments should not be
disregarded or held invalid merely be-
cause the governments were organized
In hostility to the union established by
the National Constitution, because the
existence of the war did not relieve
those within the insurrectionary lines
from the necessity of civil obedience
nor destroy the bonds of society"
The case came to this court on a writ
of error from the Supreme court of
Georgia and the opinion OF that court
Wns affirmed
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-08
A HERO OF MANILA DEAD.
Capt. Charles v. Gridlsy Commander Of Dsweys Flag
ship, Expires st Kobe, Japan.

Capt. Charles V. Gridley, commander
of the cruiser Olympia and one of the
heroes OF the brilliant victory at Man
lila, is dead. The announcement of his
death was received by the navy do
partment Sunday In a cablegram from
Paymaster Gait of the navy, dated at
Kobe, Japan, June 4.
Capt. Charles Vernon Gridley is the
first American officer of great promi-
nence whose death Is direct result
OF the existing war with Spain. AS
the commander of Admiral Dewey's
splendid flagship and one of the ad-
mirals chief advisers, Capt. Gridley
achieved distinction at the battle Of
Manila bay and added to his previous
laurels by winning high praise from his
superiors In the service for distin-
guished gallantry and ability. He
fought his ship from the coming tow
er. while Admiral Dewey directed the
movements of his squadron from the
bridge of the vessel. II was not known
for several weeks after the engage
ment that Capt. Gridley had suffered
from IT. and even now the precise nat
ure OF his trouble is not disclosed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-08

The United States gunboat Marietta
which left San Francisco March 10, ar
rived at Key West last Saturday.
Manufacturers now serving as sold
iers In the army are not permitted by
the government to supply war mater
ials.
One 12-inch shell from the Massa-
chusetts killed 8 Spaniards on board
the Reina Mercedes during the Santi-
ago bombardment last week.
General Miles, now at Tampa, re-
ports that the volunteer troops are
unprepared at the present time to
enter into an engagement with the
enemy.
Four of the large Spanish steamers
recently captured as prizes will be
used by the United States as trans
ports for troops to Cuba and Puerto
Rico.
Commander Hobson and the men
who sunk the Merrimac I'm the chan
mel at Santiago Will receive the thanks
of the President, Secretary Long and
Congress.
Gen. Blanco has authorized Gev.
Bassalo of the province of Puerto Prin-
cipe to form a regiment consisting Of
1000 Comague Yanos natives, to fight
against the Americans.
The ambulance ship Solace arrived
at New York last Sunday from Cuban
waters. She had on board "a men who
were Ill and wounded from exposure
on the blockading fleet at Havana.
Spanish papers are now advocating
peace. willing to grant Cuba inde-
pendence IL the United States will not
seize Porto Rico or the Philippines
and not ask too heavy an indemnity.
The United States threatens to cut
the French cable between Santiago
and Martinique II France does not
prohibit the Spanish spies from uising
the French cable from New Foundland
to Martinique and thence to Santiago.
Gomez. leader of the Cuban insurg-
ents. has spurned another proposal
from Spain to unite with her forces
against the United States. Gomez says
the next time he receives such a propo-
sition he will execute the bearer of the
message.
The city OF Havana has founded an
asylum for the reconcentrados, OPEN
ing building large enough to accom-
modate more than 200 The bishop Of
Havana dedicated the hospital. admin
istering the holy communion and bless
ing the building.
Company F of the 18th Pennsylvania
regiment has been assigned to guard
duty at Alliance. o., where the Morgan
Company's gun works are located.
In the United States circuit court at
Key West Judge Locke ordered the
condemnation of the cargo Of 2.400 tons
of coal on the British steamer Restor-
mel, captured of Santiago harbor on
May 81, while trying to enter. presum-
ably to deliver coal for the Spanish
fleet
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-08
TERRIFIC cANNoNADING.
Fourteen United States Vessels Pour Shot and shslI
Into the stroneholds st Santiago.

The torpedo boat Porter arrived at
Mole st. Nicholas, Wednesday morn
ing with dispatches for Washington.
She left Immediately. But before GO
ing to sea the following story of tho
bombardment of Santiago de Cuba,
the refuge of Cervera and the Spanish
fleet. was obtained:
The American squadron, augmented
by the torpedo boat Porter, the atixii-
iary cruiser st. Paul and the protected
cruiser New Orleans. approached the
entrance TO the harbor of Santiago.
the Iowa leading.
AS the American fleet drew near the
New Orleans was detached and steam-
ed forward ahead of the Iowa. Texas
and Massachusetts. One of the forts
opened fire on her and sne replied, the
other two ships directing their fire at
the battery on the Punta Gorda, with
in the harbor and to the westward of
the position occupied by the Spanish
ship. The latter replied to the fire and
Immediately became target for all
the American ships engaged In the
battle.
She retired behind n protecting head
land and was not seen again during
the engagement.
The Iowa, directed by Capt. Fight
ing Bob" Evans; the Massachusetts,
I.
w Phillip. and the New Orleans, Capt.
w. NJ. Folger. kept up their terrific fire
against the Moro. Zecapa and Punta
Gordo forts for two hours, their pro-
jectiles, of enormous size, doing trem-
endous damage to the defenses of the
harbor.
The masonry on zecapa and Moro
was battered almost into dust and the
forms of Spanish artillerymen and in
fantry could be plainly seen flying to
safety behind the neighboring hills
After seeking the protection of a
jutting headland the Spanish warships
continued to fire projectiles over the
hills toward the fleet. but they had no
range. not even direction to their shots
and the shells fell harmlessly into the
sea.
That the number of killed and
wounded on the Spanish side Is enorm-
Gus no one doubts. for time and again
the American shells hit the batteries
squarely, and amid the flying masonry
and dismantled guns the forms OF men
were deserted.
The damage done to the American
fleet cannot be learned, but IL Is not
thought any person was killed-if in
deed. any one was wounded.
Concerning the bombardment of
Santiago Madrid has received such
news as to cause great rejoicing among
the populace. When the news was re-
ceived I'm the Spanish senate, the men,
bers NOTED with satisfaction the bril-
liant victory of the Spanish fleet"
The Spanish feeling at Santiago now
is that Admiral Cervera Is as in a rat
trap.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-08
CABLE FLASHES.

Thirty hotels in Scotland will not
open this summer because Of the
American war.
The British government has purch-
ased 10000 barrels Of flour In the
United States for the army and navy
stores at Kingston. Jamaica.
Frederick Hall, a crate maker. living
at London. few days ago murdered
his wife and five children with a bill
hook and then committed suicide by
cutting his throat. II is supposed that
the man had suddenly become insane.
A Spaniard. just returned to Madrid
from Cuba. asserts that there Is
enough food on the island for eight
months and that 1t was delivered by
English blockade runners.
The Prussian government will short
ly issue DEGREES that a special decora-
tion be conferred on ''monarchic"
laborers and trades people who have
sworn their loyal convictions for 80
years or more. The government and
the Emperor believe that this action
will tend to check the inroads Of So
cialism among the working people.
The "Ht. James Gasette." Of London,
says that an American war loan OF
1900, 100000 is to be iasued during the
coming week. f,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-08
MANILA NEWS.

Seligman Brothers. of London, have
been designated as the fiscal agents OF
the United States government at Ma
nila.
According to London dispatch Ad-
miral Dewey Is losing men from dis
ease almost daily. Smallpox and dys-
entery are said to be rife in the Am
erican squadron.
A large number of dispatches CON-
graduating Admiral Dewey upon his
victory were miscarried and came into
the possession of Admiral Montijo, the
Spanish commander, whom Dewey de-
feated. The latter courteously trans-
mitted them to the American admiral.
Admiral Dewey has had to teach the
Spanish forces In Manila another sharp
lesson. He had promised that II the
Spaniards RETAINED from strengthen
Ing their defenses he would not do any
bombarding. One week ago the Span
iards were observed violating their
pledge and Dewey fired shot over
their heads as a warning. Nobody was
hurt and the work on the fortihcations
was stopped. I7.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-08
OUR WAR WITH SPAIN.

Spaniards call the Merrimac affair a
victory.
Spain's supply of gold is exhausted
Debts are being paid in silver.
1t is now reported that Gen. Lee will
go to Puerto Rico with large army.
All of the cables connecting Cuba
with the outside world have been cut.
The British at Cienfuegos fear the
Spaniards and want an English war
vessel.
Mail matter as well as telegraphic
dispatches will be subjected to censor
ship at Tampa.
Andrew Carnegie says Gen. Miles Is
an ideal warrior. who wins victories
without fighting.
The battleship Oregon has been as
signed to Commodore Schleys fleet,
now at Santiago.
The volunteer troops at Chickamauga
are now fully equipped and ready for
immediate service.
A Spanish gunboat and a ship with
500 head of cattle are reported to have
reached Havana.
The cruiser st. Louis will go to the
vicinity of the Canaries to watch for
another Spanish fleet
The Spanish torpedo boat destroyer.
tue mas Dcen TepOTteu SUNK ny
an American cruiser.
Admiral Cervera will blow up his
five cruisers before he will surrender
them to the United States.
Secretary Long says: 1--WE have the
enemy on the hip and will make the
most of the opportunity"
The Spanish prize Pedro was pur-
chased by the government for 100000.
She will be used as "A collier.
The British consul at Havana has
warned all English newspaper cores
pondents to remain away from Cuba.
Elaborate preparations have been
made at Honolulu to receive the
American troops on the way to Manila.
A royal decree has been published at
Madrid, authorizing the government to
issue an internal loan of 1000. 100000
pesetas.
A balloon corps is being organized by
the navy department and 1t will locate
Spanish warships for Admiral Samp-
son.
All foreign newspaper correspondents
have been ordered to leave Havana.
under the penalty Of being treated as
spies.
Gen. Lew Wallace. author of "Ben
Hur." will doubtless be commissioned
by the president a major general OF
volunteers.
1t is now certain that the monitor
Monadnock will go to Manila with the
Monterey. The government has purch-
ased the British ship Whitgift to ac-
company these monitors.
Santiago de Cuba Is completely sur
rounded by insurgents. The city Is In
CONSERVATION. Supplies are cut Off by
land and sea.
There are 1880 men at Camp Alger.
9,S0l OF whom are pronounced ready
for service. There are forty-five cases
OF measles In camp.
Governor Holcomb said that ne
would appoint w. J. Bryan colonel of
the Third Nebraska volunteers. Mr..
Bryan said he would accept.
tits reported that the agents of the
'epsnish government are buying cattle
and grain at Mexico City, hoping to
smugGIe II out Of the country In
tramp steamers which Will endeavor
- r,in The Cuban blockade.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-08
SPAIN FAVORS A PEACE MOVEMENT.
SHE is HELPLESS.
The Embsrrassmsnt Of the Bank Of Spain and the
Desperate Condition Of Her Troops suhhsisnt
Cause for . Cessation Of Hostilitiss.

The belief is growing In the best in
formed Government circles that Spain
Is sincerely anxious to make peace, and
that even now she Is seeking a favor
able opportunity to make Overtures In
that direction.
Numerous evidences of this have
come to the attention of the authorities
here. but up to this time no acual move
has been made toward ascertaining
on what basis the United States would
consider peace. 1t Is said the first step
would be toward having some disiY-
terested power make inquiry of this
Government as to what terms would be
accepted, after which, the terms being
stated, II would be for Spain to form
commission and make a formal ten
der of peace. The authorities feel that
Spain is feeling her way toward a
movement of this kind.
One evidence Is the utterance of the
Spanish ambassador at London that a
peace movement II opportune at this
time. 1t is thought highly improbable
a Spanish official of his rank would
make statement of this kind unless
1t voiced the view entertained by the
authorities at Madrid. Another evi-
dence is the sending Of Senior Castillo
to Paris. his principal mission being to
enlist sympathy there and to encour-
age a movement toward securing peace
on a basis honorable to Spain.
With this comes the report of the
serious embarrassment of the Bank Of
Spain, on which the government relies
for funds to carry on the war. The
desperate condition of the Spanish
forces at Manila, Santiago and Havana
are looked upon as added reasons why
Spain should be solicitous at this time
for peace. But while Spain is thought
to be anxious to secure peace. she ap-
pears to be unable to secure the SER
vices of a disinterested power to take
the initiative In a peace movement.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-08
Ths aev.rnmsat Imposed UPON.

The chartering of the steamer Gen.
tennial. to carry troops and supplies
to the Philippines. has created some
what of a sensation at San Francisco.
The Centennial was built 80 years ago
and one paper says she has been con-
demned by the Japanese government,
and was sold to Puget Sound COM
pany for $4,000. and that the company
has chartered her to the United States
government for $500 q day,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-08
ADMIRAL CERVERA.
COMMANDER OF THE SPANISH
SQUADRON.

The news OF Hobson's wonderful es-
cape after sinking the Merrimac was
sent to Rear Admiral Sampson by Ad-
miral Cervera being so struck with the
courage of the Merrimac's crew that
he thought Admiral Sampson should
know they had not lost their lives.
Admiral Cervera's chief of staff, Cap
tain Oviedo, boarded the New York
under n flag of truce, bearing the an
nouncement of the safety of the Mer-
riinac's men, and returning with a
supply of provisions and money for
the prisoners.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-08

The schooner Jane Grey, which
sailed from Seattle for Kotzebue sound
on the 10th of May with sixty-one
people on board, foundered Sunday,
May 22, about ninety miles west of
Cape Flattery, while lying to in q
moderate gale under foresail. Ten
minutes after the alarm was given
she lay at the bottom of the ocean
with thirty-four of her passengers.
The remainder succeeded In embark
ing In a launch and reached Seattle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-08
American Tugs Bomb.rd Block House.

The converted tugs Uncas and Ley
den bombarded a blockhouse full OF
soldiers. on the outskirts of Mantanzas
Monday morning. Almost every shot
fired by the United States vessels hit
the blockhouse, which was completely
destroyed. One shot was fired from
the shore and then the Spaniards fed.
The number OF their killed and wound
ed is not known
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-08

The council Of secretaries of the au-
tonomist government at Havana has
decided not to allow the shipment of
sugar to American ports. but will al
low 1t shipped to neutral ports In
blockade runners which bring provi-
sions and coal. that can be landed in
any part of the island without paying
custom house duties.
The council at Havana has ordered
the mining of coal that has been dis
covered near Gunagay, In the pro-
vince of Havana. which will be placed
at the disposal Of Admiral Manterol. A
credit OF $4,000 has been voted to pro-
mote the cultivation Of the territory
near the mine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-08
jennie Llnd,s Ins.n. Lover p..d

Tobias Van Steenbaugh. 20 years old.
known throughout the United States as
the mad lover of Jennie Lind. the fam
GUS singer, died on Monday in a
wretched little hovel at Glasco, ". Y
Jennie Lind has been dead many years,
but her hermit lover, familiarly known
as Boot Van Steenbaugh has all these
years cherished her memory. until his
death a faded portrait of the Swedish
nightingale hung on the wall in his
rude cabin,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-08
Fore GERS Affected iy Dswsy's Blockade.

The Berlin correspondent of the
London Times" says: Manila ad-
vices to German commercial houses
assert that there is no symptoms of
insurrection in Manila; which Is well
supplied with water and provisions.
The presence of the American squad
ron hardly affects the native popula-
ton. Only foreigners are injured by
the blockade, and European residents
think their governments ought to in
terfere to protect them"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-08

Six men were injured by the explos-
ion of tank of glycerine at News tar
roof works at New York last Wednes-
day
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-09-30
SHAW.

Tuesday Sept. 27.-Lee Clark moved
to Shaw Monday.
John Guss went to Chanute Tues.
day.
Jessie Gilmore is building Lee Clark
barber shop.
w. III. Nation will teach the Shaw
school this year.
Geo. Cunningham got in a good
stock OF shoes this week.
H. H. Kimbal made business trip
to Cherryvale last week.
For first class underware at low
prices call on
Geo. Cunningham.
Mr.. Watt, the Valley school teacher
is moving to Shaw this week.
Miss Matte Jones went to Brazel-
ton Tuesday to visit friends.
Born, Sept. 26th 1898 to Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. d. Anderson. twelve pound
son.
John Stubblefield Of Marmaton Bur-
bon-co will move back to Shaw this
week.
Just received new line of dress
goods and clothing at
Geo. Cunningham's.
J.C. Colaw, W. H. Nation. Alvie
Rhoads, and Geo. Cunningham went
to Erie Wednesday eve to attend the
Masonic Lodge.
Uncle Steve Mahafiey came home
Wednesday from Illinois, where be