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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-15


This leaves a deficit of $531.3 The
Committee of Fifteen expended during
the festival S., 549.46.
THE people are certainly satisfied
with the show the Karnival Knights
gave said J. F. McManus for we
have received several voluntary dona-
tons to help US to meet our deficit and
I anticipate no trouble in making
enough out of the ball to pay all our
bills
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-15

J. NJ. Senter speaks at NortonviIle to-
night Next week he will go out to the
central part of the state and speak at
Wllsey, Allen, Rock Creek, Hope, Bev-
erly and Solomon.
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J. ELLEN FOSTER TO SPEAK
Five Speeches to Be by Her Made in
Kansas.

The Republican state central committee
has secured Mrs. J. Ellen Foster, presi-
dent of the National Women's Republican
league. to make five speeches in Kansas
next week. They announce the following
dates for her:
Olathe, October 10.
Ell Dordado. October 20.
Parsons, October 81
Ottawa, October %. afternoon.
Kansas City, October %, evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-15

Uncle Dave Hehebower is scheduled
to take part in a Populist rally at Sa-
lima next week. But McNalI, Harris,
Vincent and Leedy will also be there,
so Uncle Dave" will only have to be
seen and not heard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-15

It is reported that the Fort Scott Lam
tern, the Populist organ of Bourbon
county, has bOlted the fusion ticket It
is edited by ]. W. Bowlus, one of the
numerous deposed police commissioners
of Fort Scott.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-15

Every once in awhile Secretary Co.
burn has to hire an extra janitOr in or
der to get his department properly
Strengthened out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-15

By Otto Kuehne & Co. Gypsy Queen"
is made,
A Topeka product of the, highest
grade,
In homes of rich, and poor alike, 'tis
seen,
"Gipsy Queen"
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o. A. Anderson, one of the state house
janitors, is betting all the money he has
on Leedy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-15
Chronic rheumatism Cured.

DR.. H B. Hettinger, Indianapolis,
Ind, says: For several months after
spraining my ankle I was severely
tried Detchon's Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism, and in days could walk with
out my cane; two bottles cured me
sound and well. 1 take great pleasure
all who are afflicted with rheumatism"
Sold by Swift & Holiday. druggists,
523 Kansas avenue, Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-15

The state historical society has re-
ceived a portrait of Alfred Gray, the
first secretary of agriculture Kansas
ever had. He held the position from
1872 until his death in 1880.
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WIFE'S AWFUL
E(cz MA

Ny wife was in the most horrible condition
Of any human being, from Eczema She could
neither sit down nor lie down, her torture was
so intense. tried all the doctors that could
reach, but she got so that firmly believe she
would have died within twelve hours if had
not been advised Of CUTTCURA REMEDIES and
got them. Ny wife t0ent to sleep iB taoo hours
AFTER the first application, although she had
not slept for screen days, and with two boxes
OF CUTIoURA (Ointment) and one cake OF
CUTIcURA SOAP she i0as absolutely Cared, and
Is well and hearty to-day.
9PEEpY CURE TREA T1TEEF FOR ToRrURrEc DrsF1a-
4AlsS AoAs WITH Loss OF HAIR.-WRrm baths with
SeItcUEA soar gentle anOnt inEs with CUTIcrRA pur-
est OF enrolment skin and mi d doses of CuTFcEA
hEsoLTEHT greatest Of blood puraerB huor cures
sold thrOuEhout the world. PoTTrR u avn e, rovp
Bas PEOPa' Boston. How % Care ths WoIat Eczsua Tres
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To Otto Kuehne & Co.. wholesale ord
erS send,
On "Gipsy Queen you always can de-
pend,
Rich in leayening power, pure as cream,
Gypsy Queen"
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81 Meals So. IS.

Frank Longs, Hotel Oxford
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SCandalOuS.

It's rumored about town
that we are doing large lots
of family washing for very
little money. It's true. We
also do the best Shirt, Col
lar and Cuff work in the
city.
Phone 1853.
Topeka Steam Laundry.
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MAGNIFICENT BALL
To Be Given by Karnival Knights on
THANKSGIVING Eve.


The KarnivaI knights met last night
and decided to give a swell ball on
Thanksgiving eve, November 20. in or
der to raise money to meet their in
debtedness.
1.-The Karnival Knights have never
raised money by a subscription paper,
said A. W. Dana "and we do not intend
to break our past record. We will give
everyone a good time and do our best
to raise money enough to pay our pllls
in full, dollar for dollar. One dancing
club had arranged for a ball on the
scented to hold it on some other nlght
and do all they can to aid US. We are
meeting with assistance at every hand
and we are glad the people feel as they
do about the matter"
The following committees were ap-
pointed by President Q. K. Holiday, IT.,
of the K. K:
Invitation committee, John G. Waters,
J. +. Myers and A. w. Dana; commit
Mcclellan and Harry Robinson; COM
mittee on arrangements, J. F. Myers,
John r. McManus and Philip Eastman.
The report of the financial committee
of the K. K. is as follows:
Expense of ball. Observation-Disclosures 1913. "a
Parades, floats, carriages, ETC.. BIO. 90
Expense of bringing queen from
Hilo and her expenses return
ing, including hotel bills,
transportation, and all Incl
dental expenses of entertain
ment here and at Omaha. !, 023. SIS
Expenses of K. K. buttOns..... 100. 90
Miscellaneous expenses ......... 254 80
Iotal ........ $l,SS6. 40
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sold throughout the world. POTTER u. AVID C. Corr
Sa REoPa Boston, Low 20 Care ths WOEat Eczsuaa
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sMokELEss POWDER NEEDED.
A"ck OF II Seriously Handicapped
American Wnrshtps

PORTLAND. Or. July 18th, uationaI
congress Of Congregational churches thIs
morning adopted the report OF the finance
conlhf'uec. recommending an annual per
oiIts eau upon the members OF the
ehufch Tor the next two years .. cents,
anu mat m extra cali Of half u IN, for
one year he made 20 pay the expenses Of
ths international courc,i in 'Sla.
Rev. Elijah Horr submitted report On
the manual
Ihe report on the relation OF benevolent
societies 10 churches was submitted bv
Rev &. n. hanson. Of Hartford. Conn.
Rev. samuel II. Capen. az Boston. read
paper on Modern Methods Of Missionary
work
The council was nos tn session thl. after
aeon, but most OF the delegates visited the
Faclhc university. a Congregational snstf-
tuition At Forest Grove. twenty-five mile.
from Portland
A. the university Rev. W. r. Barton. OF
Boston. delivered an address az, .,rt,sa
Value Of a Christian College"
H. W. scott, editor of the Portland Ore
Eonian. and one Of the first graduates OF
frcine university. also spoke briefly.
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The Kreuz Zeitung also thinks that by
entering upon a policy of colonial expan-
sion, the United States will be forced 20
keep a standing army and a large navy.
and Will then be q less dangerous COM
petitor comparatively for Germany and
Europe generally.
The Deatsche Zeitung confidently hopes
that our government will do all that is re
quired al the right time TO enforce It's in
tentions IN the far east with all due en-
ergy and power. In conclusion, the
Deutsche Zestung remarks:
I'VE ought not TO exceed proper bounds
in excus,ng ourselves. The United States
Icy its provoking insolence, has long been
che bette noir of all Europe. and We expect
at least OF our government that all the
systems OF sending out deuials OF Amsri-
can news IL only a diplomatic accompani-
men. and thai our government will not
lose the opportunity to seize IN lis pow
erf4l grasp that which German interests
require"
Papers hera generally condemn Spain's
intention to contiIiue the fight. They
agree in saying she mas no chance of any
outside help. The Berlin Tageblatt says:
European intervention will succeed only
II dlracuy anti-Spain, with the tendency
Ia force Spain. like King George. OF
Greece. 10 conclude peace"
The Tageolat. outdoes Itself In SAYING
tAat the destruction Of Admiral Cervera's
fleet vas not due 10 American initiative.
and was probably "as great Il surprise TO
Admiral Sampson as TO the rest OF the
world"
The Bismarckian Neueste Nachrichten.
OF Leipzig. commenting on the recently
published opinions OF Prince Bismarck.
says:
He is not opposed to that wish. so wide
spread in Germany. that the Yankees NAV
get good. strong licking. Neither does
fFloee bismarck sympaaYize with the
Spanish squadron
The Hamburg Nachrichten SAYS:
For country which does everything
u shnt ITS markets against US and does
not scruple to commit a breach of treaty
walle flooding the German market With
poor and unhealthy goods IL IL ,,,,rs,s,st ,,la
- haroor friendly feelings. and the tn-n-
iehs tone or The Americans l. not cslcu-
lated 20 improve this"
The Cologne yoiks Zeitung saws,
II - rot true that the foreign Office has
aeAao" edged the Justice OF the American
motives IN the way"
he central bureau fer preparing com
mttctal treaties has issued book writ,
~ baron Waiter shansAn. n~oscxxo- -.
economies a. s:rassburg in regard to the
'0a;ed stttes' commercial policy towards
Germany. I; advocates the adoption II
count Go'2chowskFs advice in regard 10
fae formation or a coalition Of The IVES,
EA7afean powers. Germany. Austria,
France. Belgium. Italy, Spin. Denmark.
Scandinavia, Portugal ard tia balkans.
~sth The View Of fo-riag the United States
20 aao3; a rec Hroci;y treaty.
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GERMANY i PROFOUNDLY STIRRED
By American MINISTER WHITE.
Fourth of July Address Excites Newspaper
Comment-The Powers Determined
to Grab the Philippines.

ed denials offered by . news bureau here
on July 3. As matter OF fact, the CORE
spondent OF the Associated Press has Sc
cured corroboratiye details. showing that
the negotiations between the three powers
are stin proceeding, and that while II Is
not intended to exclude Great Britain,
Austria and italy from the congress. Rus
STA, France and Germany viii take the
initiative, provided. naturally. that the
situation at the close Of the war seems
to call for settlement Of the Philippines
question by an international congress.
The government press of course is fur
ious a. this important news leaking out
pre.naturely. and some OF these papers
have gone TO the length Of threatening the
correspondent Of the Associated Press with
expulsion from Germany. On the other
hard, some government papers bow admit
the truth of the news cabled TO the Asso-
ciated Press.
The Paris correspondent OF the Kreuz
Zeitung significantly says:
1T is feared In Paris that delicate and
difficult negotiations are necessary between
the powers II regard TO the Philippine
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Many Thousands May Rcqufre Sup.
port After CapttuIastou.

WASHINGTON. July 9-The authorities
are now concerning themselves seriously
with the problem Of feeding the destitute
population % Santiago as soon AS IL ca
pstulates. as we'll the Spanish prison.
ers o. war who may surrender II has
been extremely atTscult as shown ny
Gen. SKATERS repo-t, 70 supply the Amer
icsn troops with what ehey need ana OF
course. the difficulty VIII - Increase.
enormously nv ;Ats large addition ~
hungry mouths, and. moreover. 10 - ex-
pSc.e9 that when the news Of The fall OF
Santiago SITS through the country. a large
par 81 sses population - The intsr.ar VIII
make is way - tast scwa 10 secgAre food
Yellow fever also - taken into co..x3-
01sion ~ q factor that o,Ay coglpsa cate
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Cepyrish,sS. 1884. by the Associated Press.
BERLIN, July "a remarkable speech,
delivered By United States Ambassador
Andrew D. White ~ the Fourth OF July
celebration. 20 the Americans at Lespsic On
Monday last. has divided the attention Of
the German press all week. equally with
the latest Developments OF the war be-
tween Spain and the United States. The
speech IL universally characterized as
political enunciation OF prime importasse.
The attendant circumstances also were OF
an unusual character.
Mr.. White, In an interview with the cor
respondent here of the Associated Press,
said:
Never I'm my life have seen such
scene OF determination OF Americans and
Britons The flags OF both were inter-
twined around the hall and a number OF
prominent Engiishmen residing In Ger
many were present. The toast 10 the pres
tdent of the United States was received
with tremendous enthusiasm by every one
present?
The reception By the German newspapers
Of Mr.. Whites speech varied greatly.
Many OF the papers suppressed those por-
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WOUNDED WILL BE SENT NORTH.
Two TranspOrts VIII Take Them to
Hampton Roads.


Copyrighted, 1895. by the Associated Press
SIBONEf. July So p. m.-Orfers have
just been issued to Surgeon Lefarge. who
is in charge here, said today. that all the
wounded and sick soldiers who are able 10
bear it, shall be taken to Hampton Roads
by the steamers City of Washington and
Olivette. which viii leave tomorrow Sat
urday.)
The bad cases among the wounded and
sick will be put on board the hospital boat
Relief for better care. This will clear out
the hospitals here Of all but the minor
cases.
Through the courtesy OF Rear Admiral
Sampson. Admiral Ceryera was enabled to
communicate by wire with Capt Gen.
Blanco at Havana saying: According 20
orders. the fleet sailed out from Santiago
on the morning OF Sunday"
The imprisoned admiral then recited the
destruction that followed and tells Of the
courteous treatment he has received at the
hands of his captors.
Gen Blanco. in reply. referred In general
terms TO the will of providence.
1t is now known with reasonable certain
~ that neither Pando nor any of his forces
have reached Santiago.
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tons OF the ambas-
sador's remarks which
were unfavorable TO
Germany or the Ger
mans. Others pretend
"a to be unaware OF
any such unfriendli-
ness toward the United
States on the part OF
Germans.
The Post, Of this city.
which said that the
speech would mate
rally help to dispel
the unfriendly feeling
which threatened to
arise between the
Americans and Ger
mans. promises to CO.
operate with Mr..
White In establishing
better feelings between
the two nations.
The government press
thus far has been
mute. but the corre-
spondent OF the Asso-
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COZ. LEWIS ASKS A DETAIL.
Wants ia Air ais Militia Title of In
speefer General at the Front

Special Dispatch - ,he PIst-iuie.igru,cr
WASiINGToN. Jaly 9.-Cons~s>sruan
Lewis, now colonel In the Washington
militia by recent appointment Of Gov
Rogefw "a Inspector general las asked
AIT. Gen Corain 10 detail him TO duty
WITH fhe volunteers az ihe rghttue front
'sen. Corein saws peace is not reached
a. Gree. fighting win continue ana tn ab,i.,
thirty days Havana WI r., taken Lewis
saws n corhtn details hlm he VII 20 70
santiago. rsht during the mex; thirty Aavs
then return home aud take ,;p the cara.
paEn t'o being ask "a - ne hal -aostf
eFs'5 an The caancrz - war ~ RENTED tba,
IKE Macbeth. Ne feels that ~ bears a
0hai iaed Ike ana that be eaAsoi b. killed
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AMBASSADOR DRAPER HOME.
He Says Italy VIII Not Interfere In
the PhiliuDines.

WASHINGTON. July 9-Gen. Draper.
the American ambassador TO Italy has ar
rived on leave Of absence Of sixty days. He
had talk with President Mckinley today
having been first 20 the state department.
where he was in conference with. Judge
Day for long time. Gen. Diapers under
standing is that Italy viii not Interfere with
anything this government may do in the
Philippines. 1t is said he has informed the
state department that all the information
received by him in Rome was TO the effect
that Germany is likely to make more de-
mands as to the Philippines than any other
European power.
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the situation. Ex-senator Donald cam
eron, who - now in London. has caoled
Secretary Long, offering the government
the free use Of his magnificent estate n
ST. Helens island. opposite Port Royal
8 c.
The secretary has acknowledged your
very patriotic offer" and has notified Mr..
Cameron that the propriety Of accepting
has been left to the surgeon general OF The
navy.
The reported appearance Of aSpanish pri-
yateer of the Northwestern coast has af-
forded an opportunity to the engineers 10
justify themselves for insisting upon the
maintenance OF mines which now guard all
our navigable waters.
The navy department has now learned
that the ST. Louis with her load OF Span
ssh naval prisoners will not arrive at
Portsmouth, n. H, until tomorrow. The
Harvard with the second instaument Cd
prisoners sailed yesterday.
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THANKSGIVING SERVICE TO-DAY
Archbishop Ireland Issues . Pasteeal
Letter Directing Them 10 en- Held

ST. PAUL, July a.-The following ~
been issued by Archbishop Ireland:
The president of the United States Aas
asked ny proclamation the peopae N
the United States at their next mootiaf
for worship to offer thanks 70 AnlSAy
God for the victories gained by uE amy
and navy and TO pray with earrmt swvx
that the Almighty may in His love ~ m
children of men speedily removed frun w
the Affections OF war and bring b OF
dear Land the blessings Of restored pare
In accordance with the request OF the ehit
magistrate Of the nation In all the chafvsa
OF this diocese on next Sunday. after No
mass, the TIE Deum VIII be charted
Thanksgiving for THE victories gained M
the iitany of Jesus will be recssed Tor -
speedy granting of peace to the nat1er1
now engaged In deadly warfare.
The archbishop will himself preach q
the cathedral Sunday morning. biz thene
being this proclamation by the president
Prince Louis Napoleon BOnaparee b y
marry a cousin Of the czar
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question and IL viii be
almost impossible 70
maintain much longer
the neStralities here
tofore observed"
Editorially the Kreuz
Zeitung, which has the
closest relations with
the court and foreign
office here. confirms
the above. and several
other indirectly foreign
office papers express
themselves in a similar
sense. though very
guardediy.
In this connection. 1t
is remarkable that the
Deutsche ZeitunS, in
An editorial, deprecates
the German foreign Of
fees recently adopted
habit OF denying all
intention of prOit;ng
by the situation Great
ed by the war to the
extent Of what can be
x-nffan
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SOLDIERS SHORT OF TOBACCO.
only Foundation far Complaint OF
>cant Provisions

WASN'T NOTION. July 3 La ,sex a. ths
81 3tsAs-t &l}e&atsVg-s that the s>eesss We're
'sa %FseTi ra5io'ls, Gt.- S-attsr vas wired
sa@t ofe dAz cfitY fGt trTastns Wtrg osl AZ
Fataous ard on Eva; g&v 7ea cs,l4 te1a~s
who S-Tcr~si we're fea a, tse fsl~gae&t
T'oeuf from s.e s1pr}T The general SAYS
i-l@f@ ~As es-nSs tefae'e ccsup.ssrx s>ss &C.
rNs'}r. * Lack - tobacco Nui Ne aasrya
'ns, there w&S suFF$cicDs f.~1f tassa sxvs and
e$ee~ necessary ss4pr}.s> on f1e shsrS fa
Ia 80 .esss tw2 rsaataS ara tas, al
es on"Asas assese a. .sls earnest ,sosxs,
1s~szaaa.
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GEN. MILES SAILS FOR CUBA
Goes to Santiago and Is Accompa-
MED by LOO Men,

CHARLTSTON. 8. c., July s.-Trans-
ports Yale and Columbia. having on hoard
Gen. Miles and staff and LOO men. intend
ed as reinforcements for Gen Shafter. GOT
away at 2 O'clock this afternoon. Gen.
Niles and STAFF are on the Yale
The TWO transports carried the Sixth
Massachusetts infantry and one battalion
OF the Sixth Illinois. The expedition is
commanded by Brig. Gen. Garretson.
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STARVATION AT GUANTANAMO.
Deaths There From That Cause Are
Averaging Fifteen n nsv

cepyFigaied. isS by the Associate Press
GIANTANANO. July s-Adyices re-
cetgesi BY Commander Me~ralla. Of .se
Marolehead from the city Of Guantanamo
show that the deaths from starvation aver
age fifteen daily
tisn- FereZ. commander az Guantanamo
has given UP hope OF succor and the town
could readily ~ taken were II worth while
10 r4Sk tne lives OF the American troops
The entrance from the upper TO the lower
oAy 70 nairosied nsxAtiy u steam launches.
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Recruits Were Not Needed.

Special Dispatch TO the Pos.-faseliigencer
HOQUiAM. July 9-Sergt. Philbrick of
Company NJ, Third battalion. now at Van
couver. arrived here Wednesday corn.nis-
stoned TO gather recruits 10 fl his company
10 the maximum. He succeeded IN get
ting twenty men and vas much dissp~
pointed last evening on receipt OF tele-
gram from Vancouver saying that the
quota was full.
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LOSSES N THE TWO DAYS FIGHT
hiiicd 23o, Of whom =. Were on
GERS Wounded aud Missing -gs

'ANF MAR SANTIAGO Ju.v -
.Hs3'} trif TfFevt received totav OF the
''Sse< - Jay and =. Killed. - Officers
ana - enlisted men. weg:u led. Il others
Rn1 &2 enlisted men MISSING. y a~iga.ag
men. Totsl~--ks He'd 90. wounded ana
missing, l.SsSA Total casualties. I.ssa
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Cavalry eoing tn Santiago.

Ct}It>kANArt;A PARK. &c. Jely a.
The F3FS. ohso esvaifw to-day received s,r-
Gers - move ga A@&.2s ss1&y mex AID nEo-
eeea = AIap~ where tasY ~. e1ssra
for SANTIAGO
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In Now I'm Command of the Entire
Auxiliary Fleet.

WASHINGTON. July 9-Copt. John l.
Bartlett has been ordered by Secretary
Long 10 take command OF the auxiliary
fleet OF the United States. Capt. Bartlett
relieved Admiral Erben, at present locat-
ed at New York city. He assumes com
usand af a feet OF no less than thirty-three
vessels. so that altogether Capt Bartlett
has one of the most extensive assignments
In the navy
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PROMOTIONS GIVEN OUT.
Gems. Young and Kent Made Major
Generals for Good Work

WASHINGTON. July s-The president
has directed the promotion OF Brig. Gen
s. Il. N. Young and Brig. Gen. J. f. Kent
10 the grade of major generals CT volun-
teers. and Col. Fl. Carroll 20 the grade of
brigadier general These officers all took
a conspicuous part in the heavy lighting
around Santiago on the LIST and 81 instant
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CHICAGO. July 9-The Western wheel
Works has begun SUIT against the United
States Express Company to determine
who pays for stamps required on express
packages under the new war tax act.