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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-04
YALE
Is at Newport News.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, juno AT.
ter q swift voyage up from the south
ern coast of Cuba, tho Yale dropped
her anchor in the harbor here last
night. The Yale WAS 1t Santiago last
Sunday, leaving that afternoon for Port
Antonio with official dispatches. There
she was ordered to Newport News for
coal. Like the St. Louis and st. Paul,
the Yale will probably be sent across
the Atlantic to scout for the Csdiz
f1eet
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-04

Sd EDITION, 4:3O p. m.
VIZCAYA CAPTURED.
Story Cannot be Confirmed,

KEY WEST, June 4---The informa-
tion reached here this afternoon that
the vizcsya had been disabled and
captured. Naval officers are reticent.
The story is that the Vizcsya At
tempted to leave the harbor to attack
our fleet. The Ere was 20 hot that IL
disabled her 80 she could not retrest.
Her guns were silenced and she was
boarded. The CristobAl Colon and
others were driven back.
The story comes from 3 commander
but cannot be vouched for.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-04
SUNK BY DESIGN.
The Merrimac WAS Simply the Cork
to the Santiago Bottle.

to the Santiago Bottle.
WASHINGTON, June 4.-The presi-
dent has received dispatch from
Real Admiral Sampson saying that
the collier Merrimsc was, purposely
sunk at his order, to block the chan
mel, and was not torpedoed by the
Spaniards. Not life was loet.
NEW YORK, June "A dispatch
from Cape Hsytien says it is reported
that tho Spauiards have blown up the
sunken Merrimsc with dynamite.
WASHINGTON June 4.-Now that
Washington believes that Cervera' 3
feet 10 tightly sealed up by the sinking
of the collier Merrimac, the next move
in the war is already being discussed.
The opinion is held that as soon as the
troops arrive com mbined attack on San
tisgo and the Spanish feet will be
made by land and sea.
Sampson will reduce the forticstions
while the troops with siege guns
mounted on hills overlooking the city
and bay will by bombardment force the
city and the Spanish to surrender. By
tho middle of next week it is expected
the attack by land and sea will be
begun.
MADRID, June 4.--Besides the Amer
loan vessel sunk in the mouth of San
tiago hsrbor, the Spanish batteries
seriously damaged two American iron
clads. The affair is described as .
brilliant Spanish victory.
MADRID, June 4.-The official Span
ish report of the Merrimac says that
Cervera personally saved the Ameri-
can officers.
WASHINGTON, June 4.-The navy
department this afternoon received q
dispatch from Sampson regarding the
sinking of the collier Merrimsc at Sam
tisgo. The vessel was taken in by AS
sistsnt Naval Constructor Hobson and
Q crew Of seven volunteers. She was
sunk by them.
The crew of the Merrimac, after sink
ing the vessel, were unable to make
their way out to sea because of the
heavy cannonading at the mouth of the
harbor. They therefore rowed to the
Spanish flagship and surrendered.
Not q man was hurt. Cervera has
offered to exchange the prisoners.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-04
In Congress.

WASHINGTON, June 4.-Immediate'
ly after the senate met today the war
revenue bill was taken up. As there
was no amendment pending, Allison
called . vote on the passage of the bill,
but on the suggestion Of Jones. OF
Arkansas, that q quorum was not pres
ent, the roll WAS called showing
forty-six senators present, just Z
quorum.
Then Morgan offered an amendment
which he had given notice of yester-
day requiring the secretary of the
treasury to execute the income tar
sections of the law of 1894.
The Morgan amendment was de-
feated by q majority of three.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-04
Ensidn Bldke1y.

WASHINGTON, June 4.-Ensign j.
R. Blskely, reported Is being among
those of the crew captured by the
spaniards near Santiago on the Merri.
mac which sank, is nephew of Hon.
John Russell Young, librarian Of con-
gress, and Hon. James r. Young, mem
ber of congress from Philadelphia.
His father is John Blakely, of the
Philsdelphia Evening Star.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-04
No News From Cervera.

MADRID, June 4.-The minister of
marine received q laconic message
from Admiral Cervers, dated yester-
day, expressing his thanks for the gov
ernment's congratulations. According
to Senor Aunon, minister of marine,
Cervera does not allude to any recent
events
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-04
MARIETTA IN
The 6unboat at Key West.

KEY WEST, June 4.-The gunbost
Marietta arrived here this morning,
thus ending her long trip around the
Horn from San Francisco.
The Marietta reports that the Span
tards are very busy constructing forti-
fcations east of Havana between Nor.
no and Cojimar. These batteries
greatly strengthen the obsolete Moro
and the city against q land invasion.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-04
Conaress to Leave.

WASHINGTON, June 4.-The talk
now is that congress ought to be able
to adjourn so that the members can
reach their homes by the 4th of July.
If adjournment comes that early 1t
means that the census, bankruptcy,
anti.scalping, railroad pooling, and
many other very important measures
will have to go over until the winter
session.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-04
FROM MADRID.

Report Says the Santiago Batter.
les Sank an American Cruiser.
MADRID, June 4.-The Official an
nouncement il made that an American
cruiser approaching too close to shore
has been sunk by the batteries It San
tiago de Cuba.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-04
SPANISH as UP.

Investors Think Spaln's Foo1lshness
Is Nearing an End.
LONDON, May 4.-Spsnish fours ad-
vsnced to 35f early in deslings on the
market today. This compared with
35A, yesterdays closing price. The
strength of the buying 10 for Paris &C.
count They closed 35a.
American securities opened active In
the London market with improvement
registered in later dealings.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-04
DID THEY DO 1T?

Report Is, as Usual, Unconfrmed.
NEW YORK, June 4.-The Tribune
posts a bulletin dated Cape Hsytien,
which says: "a report is prevalent
here that the Americans destroyed the
Spanish feet at Santiago yesterday.
The report is unconnrmed."
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-04
BOMB

For the Mayor of 6eater New York
NEW YORK, June At was stated
around the city hall this morning that
Mayor Van Wyck had received q
dynamite bomb. It ia . curious affair
six inches long and two inches wide,
and was sent throught the mails. Its
nature was discovered before any
damage was done.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-04
Military Discipline.

MOBILE, June A negro officer
this morning asked Ervane Jacobs. q
white private from Wsxachie, Texas,
to salute him. The negro was removed
on q stretcher.
The regulars think the Texans are
all right, and have serenaded them
several times.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-04
MONTEREY OFF
Tonight for Manila.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 4--The moni-
ttor Monterey, accompanied by the col
lier Brutus, is expected to leave to
night for Honolulu, thence to Manila
The Monterey carries 400 tons of coal,
and will go under her own steam to
Honolulu, after which she will proceed
to Manila in tow of the Brutus. She
expects to make Manila in five weeks.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-04
To the Philippines.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 4.-The Colo
RADIO volunteers were today ordered to
embark ON the China Tuesday
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-04
BLANCO FRANTIC.

He is Making Wild Guesses Now.
MADRID, June 4.-Blauco telegraph
quarrels between the iDsurgent lead
ers Garcia and Gomez, the belief il
growing that Gomez will lead his
forces against the Americans.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-04
ACQUITTED.
Detective Charged With Stealing a
Letter From Carranza's Spy Bu-

redu.
MONTREAL, June A.-Detecttv0
Gellert, arrested Sunday on charge by
Lieut.. Carranza, late naval attsche Of
the Spanish embassy at Warrington.
who now has Spanish spy system in
Montreal, was this morning acquitted
of the charge of q stealing letter
from Csrranza's residence. Magistrate
La Fontaine dismissed the accused on
the ground that there was not sufficient
evidence to warrant detention.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-04
Silver,

CHICAeo, June 4.-Silver, SO.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22

I claim Trelawney. I'll wiring his calf's
head off his body with these hands.
Dick!" he added, breaking off, you
must jump up. like sweet lad, and get
me an apple, to wet my pipe like"
You may fancy the terror was in.
I should have leaped out and run for it,
if had found the strength; but my
limbs and heart alike misgave me. /
heard Dick begin to rise, and then some
one seemingly stopped him, and tile
voice of Hands exclaimed:
"Oh, stow that! Don't you get .nlcl1-
ing of that bilge, John. Let's hive a
go of the rum"
Dick" said Silver, 81 trust you. I've
gauge on 1.-THE key, mind. There's the
key; you fill a pannil1in and bring it
up"
Terrified as l was could not help
thinking to myself that this must have
been how Mr.. Arrow got the strong wa
tiers that destroyed him.
Dick was gone but little while, and
during his absence Israel spoke
straight on in the cooks ear. 1t was
Wv ee WV VI WV llldG COulu SuIcQ,
and yet l gathered some important
news; for, besides other scraps that
tended to the same purpose, this whole
clause was audible: "Not another man
of them'll jine." Hence there were still
faithful men on board.
When Dick returned, one after an
other of the trio took the pannikin and
drank-one ITO luck" another with
q Here's to old Flint" and Silver him,
self saying, in kind of a song: Here
to ourselves, and hold your huff, plenty
of prizes and plenty of duff"
Just then sort of brightness fell
upon me in the BARREL, and, looking up
found the moon had risen and was
silvering the mizzen-top and shining
white on the huff of the foresail; and
almost at the same time the voice on
the lookout shouted: Land ho!'
ITO he continued)
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22
HE NEVER TOLD "A LIE.
"A Small Boys View of the Father
of His Countrv's Veracitv.

"A Small Boys View of the Father
of His country's Veracity.
He must "a been bully chap. that Teller
Washin'ton.
Coz 1 have often heard my pa wush he
N ma says it must "a filled his mothers
heart with joy,
Coz she could tell the folks next door she
had a little boy
Which wuz the bestest boy In town; m
on her back yard fence
Could lean her chin m tell Miss Brown
she didn't have no sense
Bout raithin' chil'ern: eff she had there
wuz no reathon why
Her Johnny want like her George, who
never told lie.
My! I've told lots o. whoppers! m George
must "a been a goethe
'F'e never told lie when 1t went better'n
the truth.
When my mas jam is missin' m she takes
me on her knee,
Pulls off her thlipper, m l think lickin'
won't suit me.
l don't mind a-sayin l saw little Wully
there,
M that he couldn't reach the shelf, N.
so he TUX chair.
/ guess they had no jam them days. n
that's the reason why
That little boy George Washin'ton never
told lie.
1 heard pa tell the story wunst about the
cherry tree.
IN bout the little Ratchet I'll bet If It
wuz me
would a'chopped the thing clean down n
ct the cherries, too.
IN I'd "a said that Wully done it-that's
what l would do.
I'll bet, though, Mister Wash!n'ton lived
to be old an gray,
He never had no little boys like we'uns;
anyway,
He never told that yarn hisself, m that's
the reason why
The great m good George Washin'ton
never told lie.
My pa run for office wunst. m promised If
he'd win
He give each one bully Job who'd help
to git him in;
But when he was elected N got his seat.
he found
There wuznt jobs enough to go one-tenth
the way around;
NJ SO he wuzn't lected the next time that
he run.
/ guess there wuz no Jobs them days, or
mebbe Washin'ton
Never run fur office. m that's the reason
why
The Father of His Country never told a lie.
Me n my pa went fishin' wunst m didn't
get bite;
But 1 heard pa say that we caught nine
teen the other night:
NJ When | said: why. pa!' his face It jes'
got awful red
M e slipped a penny in my hand, m 1
looked up n said:
why. pa! I found 'twuz twenty when /
counted 'em again"
Well, guess the presidents never went
a-fshin Their
Like they do sometimes nowadays, m
that's the reason why
Pa says that Mister Washn'ton never told
lie.
C. II. Conrad, in Chicago Tribune.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22
SYNOPSIS.
cHApTER l-Billy Bones, AM old sea

CHAPTER 1.-Billy Bones, an old sea
dog, much addicted to rum, lodges at Ad-
miral RAINBOW inn.
CHAPTER H.-Strangcr, called "ii!acs
Dog" meets Bones: an interview ends in
fight and disappearance of stranger.
Bones suffers apoplectic stroke
CHAPTER Ill.-liEd ptsEar comes TO
Inn, presses something in bones hand
and leaves. Ten o'clock Bones
cries. Six hours, Well do them yet !" at
which moment he is struck dead by apo
nlavv
CHAPTER IN.-Near Zones BODY IS
found little round paper hiackened on
one side, on the other the words: You
have till ten tonight" Gold Is found in
Bones sea chest. and an oiiskin packet.
' cH "a Fs 'FeT ina man Pew, with
not finding 'Flint's fist" the scoundrels
scatter. Blind Pew Is run down and killed
CHAPTER v1.-Young Hawkins takes
packet to DR.. Livesey. who with Squire
Trelawney opens it and finds minute di-
rections for finding of vast treasure
CHAPTER VII.-Trelawney fits up ex-
nadftion to seek treasure.
CHAPTER NII1.-Jim Hawkins meets
Black Dog at John Silver's inn. Black Dog
runs away, and Silver avows ignorance OF
his identity.
CHAPTER IX.-ship's captain thinks
some things on board somewhat singular
and asks to have certain precautions
taken, among which are the storing OF
the powder and arms astern and giving
the doctor and his friends berths beside
the cabin
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22

tell you when. The last moment can
manage; and that's when. Here's
first rate seaman, Cap'n Smollett, sails
the blessed ship for us. Here's this
squire and doctor with map and such
I don't know where it is, do 1? No
more do you, says you. Well then, I
mean this squire and doctor shall find
the stuff, and help us to get it aboard,
by the powers. Then We'll see. If
was sure of you all, sons of double
Dutchmen, I'd have Cap'n Smollett
navigate us halfway back again before
struck"
"Why, we're all seamen aboard here,
I should Think" said the lad Dick.
Were all fok's'le hands, you mean"
snapped Silver. eve can steer course,
but who's to set one? That's what all
you gentlemen split on, first and last.
If had my way, I'd have Cap'n Smol-
lett work us back into the trades, at
least; then we'd have no blessed mis-
calculations and spoonful of water
day. But l know the sort you are. I'll
finish with 'em on the island, as soon's
the blunt's on board, and pity it is.
But you're never happy till you're
drunk. Split my sides, I've sick heart
to sail with the likes of you'll"
easy all, Long john" cried Israel.
who's a-crossin' of you?"
"Why, how many tall ships, think ye,
now, have seen laid aboard? and how
many brisk lads drying in the sun at
Execution Docl?" cried Silver; land all
for the same hurry and hurry and
hurry. You hear me? l seen thing
or two at sea, / have. If you would
on'y lay your course, and pint to
windward, you would ride in carriages,
you would. But not you! know you.
You'll have your mouthful of rum to-
morrow, and go hang"
Everybody lSnow'd you was kind
of chapling, John; but there's others
as could hand and steer as well as YOU"
said Israel. "They liked bit O. fun,
they did. They wasn't SO high and dry,
nohow, but took their fling, like jolly
companions every one"
"So?" says Silver. "Well, and where
are they now? Pew was that sort, and
he died beggar-man. Flint was, and
he died of rum at Savannah. All, they
was a sweet crew, they was! on'y, where
are they?"
But" asked Dick, when we do lay
'em athwart, what are we to do with
'en, anyhow"
There's the man for mel" cried the
cook, admiringly That's what / call
business. Well, what would you think Z?
Put 'em ashore like maroons? That
would have been England's way. Or
cut 'em dawn like that much pork
Bones'.'
BILLY was the man for that" said
Israel. "'Dead men don't bite says he.
Well, he's dead now, hisself; he knows
the long and short on it now; and if
ever rough hand come to port, it was
Billy"
Right you are" said Silver, trough
and ready. But mark you here; I'm an
easy man-I'm quite the gentleman,
says you; but this time it's serious.
Booty is dooty, mates. give my vote
death. When I'm in parlyment and
riding in my coach, don't want none
of these sea-lawyers in the cabin aeon
ing home, unlocked for, like the devil at
prayers. Wait, is what say; but when
the time comes, why, let her rip!"
John" cried the cockswain, you're
| mani"
'You'll say so, Israel, when you see,'
said Silver. "Only one thing / claim
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22
Cuban Amazon captured.

Havana, Feb. 16.--It is announced in
Spanish circles that Senorita Isabel
Rubio, who is described as an amazon,
was captured after being wounded in a
skirmish between detachment of
Spanish troops and some insurgents in
the province of Pinar del Rio. Senorita
Rubio, it appears, Joined the insurgents
ut the invitation of the late Antonio
Maceo. She is said to belong to q
prominent family.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22
Charged with Embexz1ement.

Chicago, Feb. 16.-William O. Moody,
an employe of the banking firm of Dun
lap Bros, wasarrested Tuesdaynight on
charge of embezzling $4,000 from the
funds of the Oak Park Building and
Loan association. Moody stood high in
the estimation of his employers, and
in the suburb of Oak Park in which he
lived.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22
Followino a Glue.

"I cant help thinking" said young Mrs.
Torkins, "of what wonderful thing it was
for George Washington to go through life
without telling an untruth."
eyes" replied her husband; "it gives
very interesting hint of their domestic life.
She must have rcfrained from asking him
how he liked his breakfast, or else he must
have been guilty of degree of discourtesy
which candor could not excuse" Washing.
ton Star
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22
GRAIN TO THE GULF.
Des Moines Firm Prepares fol
Change of the Big Shipments.

A Des Moines Firm Prepares for
Change of the Big Shipments.
The MacFarland Grain company of
Dcs Moines has concluded that the
grain traffic from that section will
hereafter be diverted to the gulf. AS
result it has abandoned its elevators
at Madrid and other points on the main
lire of the Chicago. Milwaukee g. st.
Paul, tributary to Chicago, and will
enlarge its plant in Des Moines by the
construction of an elevator at which
100000 bushels of grain day can be
cleaned and handled.
This change is due 10 the absorption
of so per cent. of the stock of the Keo-
lluk & Western railway by the Kan
sas City, Pittsburg & Gulf railroad
and the proposed construction of a
connecting link between Gainesville,
Mo-, and Kansas City, giving direct
Des Moines connection with the gulf.
Part of the link is completed
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22
MAshINGToN's MoDESTY.
1t Was Equal in Every Way to His
Great ProWess.

Washington, in 1859, was chosen by the
people of Frederic county, Va, to repre-
sent them in the Virginia house of burgesses.
When he first took his scat in the house an
interesting incident occurred. which is re-
lated in Wirt's Life of Patrick Henry"
The house of burgcsses resolved to return
their thanks to him in public manner for
the services he had rendered his country,
and this duty devolvcd on his friend, Mr..
Robinson, the speaker of the house. As
soon as Col Washington had taken his seat,
the speaker discharged the duty imposed
upon him with all the warmth of panegyric
which personal regard and full apprecia-
tion of his merits could dictate. This I'M
wonted ard unexpected honor completely
robbed the young warrior of his self posses.
sion. He rose to express his acknowledge
ment, but such was his trepidation and con-
fusion that he could not give distinct utter.
ance to syllable For moment he blushed,
stammered and trembled, when the speaker
relieved him with stroke of address that
would have done honor to Louis the Four
teenth in his proudest and happiest mo-
ments. "Sit down, Mr.. Washington" said
he, with a conciliating smile, your modesty
is equal to your valor, and that surpasses
the power of any language that possess"
The Annual Affair.
Now Washington's birthday comes again,
And the poet his pencils trim,
While he starts TO write of the cherry tree
And the Ratchet with vigor and vim.
1t has all been said in an annual say
Since the first of the century,
But, like George. the poet must have
As=whack at that cherry tree.
Cincinnati Tribune.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22
everybody says So.

Cascarets Candy Cutl,artc, the most Won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to The TASTE, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, ly and bowels,
cure headache, fever, habituui constipation
and biliousness. Please biy and try u box
of q. G. G. to-day; 10, %, 80 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22

system that Childbirth is made easy
and the time of recovery Short
ened-many say stronger after
than before confinement" 1t in
sures safety to life of both moth
er and child. All who have used
Mothers Friend" say they will new
er be without it again. No other
remedyrobs confinement of spain
ga customer whose wife used Mothers Friend. ,
says that if she had to go through the ordeal
again, and there were but four bottles to be
obtained, and the cost was $4,000 per bottle, he
would have them" GEO. LAYTON, Dayton, Ohio
Sent by Mai, on receipt of price, S1.0o PER BOT.
TIE. Book to " EXPECTANT MOTHERS :"
mailed free upon application, containing val,
liable information and voluntary testimonials.
THE sRApFlELp REGULATOR CO., ATLANTA. GA,
SOLD ~ ALL DRUGGISTS.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22
Had an Easy Time.

"What most impresses you in regard to
George Washington" asked the teacher.
The boy debated with himself for several
minutes before answering. Then he said:
"The easy time he had when he went to
school,"
"What do you mean by that?" demanded
the teacher.
well, he didn't have any long list of
presidents to learn in their regular ORDER"
Chicago Post.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22
Fatality OF Group.

Statistics show that thousands of
infants and children yearly die of
membraneous Group. We do not ex-
aggerate when we state that every
been saved had Foley's Honey and
Tar been given to them in time. Can
you afford to be without it in your
household? Sold by J. J. Lowry.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22
MOTHERS FRIEND

allays all
Nervous
ness, re-
!ieves the
Headache
S,
and N a u
sea, and SO
fully pre-
~orac fha
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22
v
Good Things.

Alaska, Land OF. Gold and
Glacier" 1898 edition. A book
With the latest maps. full oil Illus
trationS and descriptive matter,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-22

C. Il. Conrad. in Chicago Tribune.