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The herald., 1898-04-09

Our dispatches announce the purpose
of Clara Barton to withdraw from Ha-
vana today, on the same vessel that is
to bring out General Lee and the re-
mainder of the American contingent. It
is significant from two points of view:
one is that she has but just returned from
the United States, and the other is that
she and her associates are supposed to
be fully protected by the treaty of
Geneva
The herald., 1898-04-09

Ways and means are being discussed.
both in congress and financial circles,
and it is said that the house committee
has already prepared bill for loan of
$500, 900, 900. bearing 8 per cent and pay
able in coin, and that it will be presented
the moment war is declared. This will
be antagonized by the ultra-single-
fight made to secure the recognition of
gold as the sole money Of redemption.
1t is not credible that they will permit
the word "coin" to be used, if it can be
prevented, Z
The herald., 1898-04-09
Los Angeles, April Sth.

The first non-interest bearing treasury
notes issued during the war. in 1861. known
as "demand notes." were made legal tender
for all payments and receivable for all
public dues. including duties on imports;
they are the only notes ever given the full
functions Of money, and as consequence
when gold went to a premium of $2.s5 these
demand notes ranked right along with it..
The issue amounted to $50, 900, 900. The first
real greenbacks authorized by the United
States were issued in 1862. and made legal
tender for all payments, public and prl-
vate, except duties on imports and and in
terest on the public debt. The total green
back issue amounted to over 1882, 5000
The herald., 1898-04-09
Why English Ships Are Safe

English newspapers are saying that the
proper way for the United States to have
acted in the Maine matter would have been
to have seized Havana pending the invee-
tigatiou into the cause Of the disaster
England would have done this, and all the
world knows 1t. That's the reason that
English ships and Englishmen are never
blown up in foreign ports.-St. Louis Star.
The herald., 1898-04-09
More wage-cuttine in Prospect

Now that the wages of their operatives
have been reduced the cotton manufactur-
ers of New England announce that there
must be curtailment Of production as
extensive as that of last year. OF course
curtailment means another indirect cut
in wages. Who said anything about for
ejgn pauper labor?-AtlantA Constitution.
The herald., 1898-04-09

All indications point to ringing dec
laration of genuine American sentiment
in the report of the senate committee on
foreign relations. There is nothingf the
country so much yearns for Just now as
a straightforward, unequivocal, patri-
otic enunciation Of the position of the
country in this crisis.
The herald., 1898-04-09

1t is said Ambassador Woodford has
succeeded at last in getting himself dis
liked in Spanish court circles. This is
quite encouraging. We had come to
fear that he might need an interpreter
upon his return to the United States.
The herald., 1898-04-09

The British customs officers at Queens
at once take possession of the Spanish
torpedo boat Audaz, repairing at that
port, when war Is declared. Work upon
the injured vessel is being pushed with
the utmost vigor, with the view Of clear
ing her before it is too late. The alert
ness of the British authorities is very
cheerful indication.
The herald., 1898-04-09

The house committee on foreign at
been without date and subject to call
from the chairman, yesterday refused to
continue into next week this tentative
position and adjourned to Monday. This
is taken as significant Of the determine
tion Of the majority to be in a position
to act upon that date, should the presi-
dents message be still further delayed.
The herald., 1898-04-09

The board of public works will report
favorably the Third street and Broad
way tunnel projects, and the council will
probably vote to include them in the
bond election SOON to be held. The peo-
pie must do the rest, II it Is done.
The herald., 1898-04-09

Mr.. Lorimer, Republican congressman
from Illinois, makes the ingenious ad-
mission that Speaker Reed has not up
to this time believed that a majority of
his party desires to act" in the Cuban
mattsry hss that. as s6bh al he is salts
The herald., 1898-04-09

German ship-owners are nothing II not
thrifty. They propose to send their ves-
sells over at once to enter the coasting
trade on the Atlantic, in the event of
war, since it will be unsafe for Ameri-
can vessels to continue in the trade.
The herald., 1898-04-09
The Quest for Truth

Mr.. Monterey-it used to be said that
truth lies at the bottom of well"
Mr.. Esplanade-I know.
Mr.. Monterey-Now 1t lies at the bottom
of Havana harbor. and divers are trying
to bring It up.-Pittsburg Chronicle-Tele-
graph.
The herald., 1898-04-09

The presidents alleged plan for So
luton of the Cuban problem falls short
of the pledges of the platform upon
which he was elected. But we are again
reminded that Republican platforms are
made to get in on.
The herald., 1898-04-09

A carload of Riverside oranges yester-
day sold in San Francisco for 500, the
upshot price Of the season. The reason
for It, aside from the fact that The or
anges were up to the high standard Of
Riverside fruit, was that the proceeds
are to be devoted to the relief of the
Cuban reconcentrados. Sweet oranges
and sweet charity make glorious COM
bi,, tioD
The herald., 1898-04-09
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading prints
communicable but does not assume re-
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity - far a. 10 consistent with the
proper expression OF their views.l
The herald., 1898-04-09

impartial declares that Spain is sat
isfied with the action Of the powers.
Which shows conclusively that Spain is
disposed to be easily satisfied.
The herald., 1898-04-09
presidential Boom for Lee

By the time the Cuban affair is closed
Gen. "Fitz" Lee will have well-developed
presidential boom to consider. He is being
multitudinously mentioned.-TopeRa,K Kas.,
Capital.
The herald., 1898-04-09
Asking Too Much

DR.. Swallow proposes to run for gov
ernor Of Pennsylvania on a reform plat
FORM Can't Swallow swallow Wana.
maker?-Washington Post.
The herald., 1898-04-09

Senator Perkins, in the absence OF
Senator White. proved himself an able
and faithful special champion Of the
interests Of the San Pedro harbor ap-
preparation during the troubled progress
Of the sundry civil bill over the sea OF
senatorial legislation. His position as q
member Of the committee on appropria-
tions, too. gave the senator point OF
vantage of which he never lost sight.
The people Of Southern California will
hold Senator Perkins in grateful remem-
brance for his services in this. to them,
vital matter,
The herald., 1898-04-09

Spain's navy is not nearly sol menac-
ing to American and American institu-
tions as Is Hanna and his bank roll.
The herald., 1898-04-09
Wait Till Cuba Is Free

To the Editor of the Los Angeles Herald:
I would suggest putting off La Fiesta till
Cuba is free and then we may have a.
rousing one. G. B.
The herald., 1898-04-09
The Greenhack Issues

To the Editor Of the Los Angeles Herald:
Please state the exact difference In words
between the first and second sums Of green
backs issued during the war.
l. r. BROWN
The herald., 1898-04-09
What, a Swimming Dishp

The Count de Castellane is going to con-
test for a yachting trophy. That's about
his uiya-Boston Herald.
The herald., 1898-04-09
One Form of Protection

Even the most sturdy opponents of free
ships are just at present heartily in favor
Of protected cruisers.-Boston TRANSCRIPT.
The herald., 1898-04-09
ANGELES HERALD. SATURDAY MORNING. APRn. },

ned on that point, ''he will bow to the
will Of the majority" When the war Is
over and the political phases Of 1t are
discussed, Mr.. Lorimer and his Repub-
lican colleagues, without the shadow of
doubt, will assure the people that their
party was at all times in favor Of full
filling the pledges Of the platform re-
garding Cuba, and were only restrained
by a reactionary minority.
The herald., 1898-04-09

Legal hangings in California have
taken place at the rate Of one day for
the last two days.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29
A PROPHETIC LETTER.
An Onicer with Dewey Writing
Before the Battle.

An officer on board the United States
ship Baltimore addressed letter from
Hong Kong, China, 10 airieni In Bryan
just before the AsiatIe squadron sailed
for Manila. The result Of the great
naval victory IL predisted with perfect
confidence. The letter says;
"My dear friend: Time as never be-
fore is precious now, and II a few lines
only you will excuse the little they CON
contain for at present we are preparing
night and day for war. Came In two
days ago and tomorrow leave for Manila.
With us are six other ships, Olympia.
Boston, Concord, Raleigh, Petrol and
Mccullough, the latter Revenue Cut
ter In addition we have three rrans.
ports.
At Manila Spain has II ships, good
and bad, but ifAll we're good we'll
make the number zero II the chance
is but given US. II would do American
people good 10 see how every one works
and feels; 'twould Inspire the lowest
with courage to do or die and that il
what the men out here will do"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29

Every trimmed hat, every yard Of rib.
Don, every yard Of lace, every sailor,
every untrimmed shape, every bit Of
trimming, every flower and ornament
and all the fixtures in Miss st. Leon's
millinery parlor must positively he sold
by June 10. 1850
Eugene Burt, the Austin murderer,
said on tue gallows; with the excep-
ton os the disgrace, this 10 the happiest
moment Of my liie." What a pity the
authorities delayed his happiness %
long. They should have given bis neck
the joyful jerk eighteen months ago.
A summer normal will open at Hemp
stead July 3 and continue one month
with Prof Neville a. conductor. Prof
5. II. Hickman Of Bryan will be one Of
tb' instructors. This normal is conyen.
ienly located for Brazos county teach.
err
Joe b. Reeds insurance companies
have all adopted the policy Of paying
dea h claims arising from the war with
Spain. For accident and life insurance
either In lodges or straight life compan'
les see Joe Is. Reed. II
/ The Orange Leader thinks that the
author Of "ships that Pass in the Night
must have had prophetic view Of the
Spanish Cape Verde fleet.
pay special attention 10 prompt and
comfortable livery service for drummer
and other transient persons, and take
good care of all "boarding" horses en-
trusted to me. ira Gooch. 1863
The usual services will DO held today
at the Free Baptist church including I
Christian Endeayor meeting at 1870 p
m. to perfect organization.
Refresh yourself at the American
Beer Hall In the ZenAtii block. Fret
lauch every afternoon from to
o'clock. l55
Allan's celebrated Geranium Bora
Talcum Powder, Zoe box. This pow
der sells for 2jc elsewhere. Sold only
! by Sam b. Wilson & Co. liltf
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29
AliIOnsO,s Grief.

Ia a dream saw Alfonso, this lad Of
tender years
With eyes red and CLASSY from the flow
Of bitter tears.
And somehow this lad pitied and said
in klndest tone
Pray tell to me Alfonso, Why weepest
thou alone2
And he gave me answer saying "l'm az
miserable as can be,
My Ma, I'm awful fearful has lost the
Regency.
And can ne'er cit on the throne and
be q Spanish king,
For Don Carlos, he's wantiDgit aud u
me won't do a thing"
ooh no, spoke /, Alfonso, pray do moi
sadly weep,
For on the throne you're now "Alfon'
70" to English speak.
Mark Pinkston in II. Scott Tribune,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29

/ make a speciality Of compromising
prescriptions, nothing but the bes.
goods used, which insufes good results
for the sick ones. Bring them 10 me.
b. S. Read, the druggist. lliu
We will begin delivering Ice Sunday.
All parties desiring 1t will please leave
orders with rs. Your patronage will be
appreciated. Phone rs. John NJ. Law.
renee & Co. 1d
Rev. Andrews has been conducting
an interesting revival at the Christian
church the past week. The meeting is
still in progress.
The entire stock aud fixtures Of Miss
81. Icons millinery parlor must be sold
by June 10. Don't miss this rare oppor-
tunity. l59
Come on with your announcements.
II costs no more to get properly before
the people now than II will later on in
the campaign.
W. @. Frasler, the evangelical singer,
who has been here the past month, left
yesterday for Mexia.
Baseballs, bats, masks and gloves at
'he lowest price at Is. 5. Reads drug
'tore. lliu
Mrs. l.. l.. Chance and children re.
turned from Liberty Hill yesterday.
Bicycle parties are becoming popular
these bright and pleasant nights.
James Leonard was in town yesterday
aud called on the Eagle.
Miss Zenobia Dannis returned 70
Nayasota yesterday
T. W. Frame Of Macy, was visitor to
the city yesterday.
Prof Is. =. Bullock Of Reliance, was Ia
town yesterday.
Miss Daisy Lee Is visiting Mrs. W. A,
Reed at Marlin.
Geo. W. McMiehael went to MillIean
yesterday.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29
THE DAILY EAGLE.
SUBSCRIPTION rnIcE.


John Sriley has gone TO Mcxia.
Ben Etlleson went TO Waco yesterday.
Dick Jones visited Hearne yesterday.
Miss LeanoTe waldrop IL visiting in
Calvert.
Mrs. P a. Eayes len yesterday for
I,remond.
WIN. Hoppe has been lick the past
two days.
FOR Rent--Mrs. IT,. MeQueen's resi-.
hence. q. A. Adams. 100
A. @. Steele was here from Mllliean
yesterday.
Miss 81. Icons millinery Is being
sacrificed Al cost TO close ont by June II
man Is never on the right footing
as candidate until he lsan announced
candidate.
When You want % enjoya nice drive
rsi enc Of Ira Gooeh's nobby turn
ouis. 1866
< P<2f louis Diaz has composed a new
Of music which he calls the ID,
.Two-siep.o
fof Sale-At q sacrifice, a Douglas
trap 10 Al condition. Apply 10 Mrs
John DAILY. l5s
Mrs. +. a. DeMarel returned 10 Nav
asola yesterday after a.yislt 10 her son
DC DeMare'.
l.lgery services for picnics and country
trips promptly Supplied by Ira Gooeh
al low prices. iC6
complete and splendid assortment
ofifhIng tackle and spordng goods, al
u. 3. Read's drugstore. iiitf
There appears TO be large sized pos,
sbllily that the Spanish fleet has leak.
cd out n schley's bottle at Santiago de
Cuba.
On AID after June LIST, the BARRIERS G
Bryan have decided 10 shave for the un.
form price Of Is cents straight. 1865
Dr. r. W. Broaeh Of Merle, Burlesor
county, was a visitor 10 the city yesler
day. lie reports magnificent crops IN
that vicinity.
''iin never drank aud never Beore,
lie Il christian 10 the core;
Rnt when be hears about the Maine
Healways hicks, To hell with Spain. 3"
An Omngc paper says that beaumont
bad fory.two divorce cases up f2r q
hearing at the present term Of the dis
frici court Such record as that would
be credit to Chicago.
A complete line Of the novelties oil
Whltlags Hurds and Cranes stationery
I'm The latest linis and sizes ut y. s,
Reads drugstore. lin
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29
NEWS FROM MANILA.
The American Fiest at cavIts Repairing
the slip There.


Hong Kong, May ss.-The villo- Ma.
Mia cable Is said To have been cut by
Americans on May 90
A brush between the insurgents and
spaniards occurred near Cavite ON May
20.
The entire American feet Is at Cavite
The report that some American ships
sailed for Ililio. where Spanish gunboat
II Cano is supposed 10 be. Is incorrect
Aguinaldo, the insurgent leader. Is
with the insurgents between the Amcri.
cans and spaniards
Incendiary fires continue
The priests and nuns Of Manila have
been removed from that place to Laguna
All coast towns reported TO be held by
Spanish troops
Americans are repairing the Zip at
Cayite.
The situation Of the besiegod inhab-
itants Of Manila is growing more and
more desperate owing 20 the shutting
OF Of the supplies Of food.
The blockade Of the bay by Admiral
Dewey's squadron Is complete, while the
insurgents have surrounded the city on
the land side, thus effectually closing the
place In.
Admiral Dewey has deferred further
aggressive action at this point until the
arrival Of the United States cruiser
Charleston with coal and ammunition
and Of the promised troops for the mill.
tary occupation Of the islands
The Spaniards In Manila have heard
a report that a squadron Of eight Span.
ish warships Is coming here 20 attack
the American feet
They have been told also that small
pOK is epidemic on the United States YES
sells that 300 Of the officers aud menare
down with the disease, and that there
have been "a deaths already.
The story about the smallpox is abso-
luiely without foundation Everybody
In the squadron Is in excellent health
the weather l. not severely hot and No
sickness Is apprehendod.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29

Washington. May .s-rhe navy de-
parimeni has made public the following
dispatch from Dewey dated az Cavtc,
May %, Via Hong Kong. May %;
"No change In the situation Of the
blockade. Il Is effective. IL j. impos'
siblc for the people Of Manila TO buy
provisions, except rice. Captain ~ the
Olympia CGridloyl has been condemned
by the medical survey. H. l. ordered
home. Leaves by steamship from Hong
Kong, May %. Commander LANDER
ton appointed commander Of the Olym
pia.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29
For County Attorney.

The Eagle this morning contains the
announcement Of Mr. Jesse q. Minkert
for the Office Of county stiorney at the
ensuing November election. Mr.. Mink.
ert was born and raised In Bryan and
has been praclicing law for nearly a
year and half. lie Is young man Of
good charaetsr.and studious habits, cap
able Of filling the Office II elected.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29
CASTELAR, Want. M Alliance.

Madrid, May y. Senior CASTELAR, the
Republican leader, in an interview on
the subject Of alliances Is quoted as de.
claring In favor Of SPANS ISOLATION lic
recommends policy Of the greatest pru.
dence, economy and emery IN the fu.
turc. In conclusion Senior CASTELAR, re-
marked; after all, the yankees may
blockade our islands, but they cannot
blockade our honor"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29

Madrid, May 2s.-Goneml Blanco ca.
bled from Havana that the torpedo de.
stroyer Terror from Martinique has ar.
rived at Fabarado ON the cast coast Of
Porto Rico. She intended to go TO san
Juan, but found four American war.
ships cruising in the harbor and changed
her direction for Fabarado General
Blauco's dispatch says Ccryea Is still
az Santiago de Cuba and Simpsons
squadron IL blockading that port; Com.
modoro schley's squadron Is watching
the lucaian passage that the American
vessels have left Cionfucgos aud that the
American fleet Of hlookaders remain In
sight OF Havana. General Blauco says
he refused the Lafayette permission 10
coal up In Havana.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29

Omaha, May.9S II. g. Allison, man.
ager OF concern known as the Clerks
Cooperative association, Is under arrest
for holding out inducements to the pub.
lie which he had no means of fulfilling.
and charging In return n fee OF o. and .
certain per cent. The association has
been In existence two weeks, and has nj.
ycriised TO obtain positions Of all kinds
for rs members. Friday evening a wo.
man who had been frequently promised
n position complained to the police.
Detectives, on going 10 Allison's Office.
learned that he had just left. Later,
he was arrested. Il is estimated that
the amount taken In by the ASSOCIATE n
viii amount TO $1,000. There was only
$50 In the treasury, The charge vii
be made Of obtaining money under false
protenses
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29

London, MAY es In the northern
tnnsep 81 Westminster abbey, where
England's greatest dead rests, the body
Of the late William Evart Gladstone
was entonibcd today with the ccre.
monies ot TIE nation be had served aud
the church Doc had loved His grave 4,
beside that u his lifelong adversary,
Benjamin Di.rielli tLori Bcaconsheld, ]
whose marble ciligy looks down upon II,
deckcd with the rcsalia which Glad.
STONE REUSED.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29

Philadelphia, MAY ~ The Norwegi.
an steamer Oscar II, with cargo Of bl
luminous coal for Tampico, Mexico
was refused clearance papers by the col
lector Of the port pending an inyostiga'
ton as TO her destination, which the
new government regulations require.
This IL the second steamer with Goa
20 detained this week. Tho first one,
the German steamer Amrum, with Goa
for Vera Cruz, Mexico, was released
The captain Of the Amrum and the own
ers Of the cargo had to take an oath be-
forc she was released that the coal wa.
Tor tho Mexican railway and that II
would not be used or delivered to Span
iards after II reached Vera Cruz.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29

Madrid, May ~ 1t is officially an.
nounced that the Spanish reserve squad.
ron, commanded by Admiral Camara,
has left Cadiz. Before going TO is dos.
tination, the squadron viii manouyef
probably several days In the open sea,
afterwards Immediately sailing for the
Philippines Cuba or United States a
the government may judge most oppor.
tune. The squadron Is understood to b.
composed Of 10 10 i2 vessels
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29
Charged wIih Embe .sIrm.nt.

Omaha, May 9S William y. Bechel
ox.auditor II the Pacific Express com.
pany, and Thomas X. Sudburough, hii
chief clerk, have been arrested on charg
Is OF embezzlement The accused men
assert their innocence. The prisonc
gave bonds, The amount alleged to h
involved Is variously stated, going a.
high as 100000
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29

Hong Kong, May -. There j. ALSO
lutely no truth In the report that the
cruiser Baltimore. now at Manila, has
been damaged by an internal explosion
United States cruiser Zidro, which
arrived here at midnight Friday report.
Rear Admiral Dewey short on proyis.
ions aud ammunition.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29
~. LouI. WIN lie BETTER Armed.

New York, May 2s The auxiliary
cruiser 81. Louis has arrived from West
Indian waters The st. Louis has been
ordered to Cramps shipyari, Philaiel.
phia, and will sail Immediately for that
place. II il said she is TO have her arm.
ament increased by six 5.inch quickhr-
inc rifles
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29
volunteer. Gaining rIrh,Ins Points.

Chattanooga, May .s-The variou.
commands composing General Brook
army Of 1900 men Is rapidly being put
In good shape and the work Of IN,
whole army Is becoming thoroughly sys
tematized Brigade aud rcgimental
drills occur daily at the camps, and the
Job Of making fighting soldiers goe,
brayoly on.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29
Exchange Hotel Arrivals.

DR. L r Dayiss, 81 L Bishop, Houston;
7 n Warden, Galveston Ellison, San
Antonio; II \ sherman, T T Mosby,
New York d u Mcdonald, ST Louis I;
Tom Carley, Terrell.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29

Charleston, S. O., May ~ Tho Unit.
ed States cruiser Lancaster, which coaled
here "wednesday, has sailed for Key
West She will act as Commodore
Remey's ilagship.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29

Key West May ga New York
lawyer is believed to be a spanish spy.
Important arrests are expected at any
moment that viii lay bare a startling
conspiracy
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized TO announce
JESSE G.. MINKERT
as candidate for County Attorney Of
Brazos county at the ensuing November
election.