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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-06-02
ON TO PORTO RICO.
ana Twenty Thousand Men Will
BE Sent to Hold IL.

CHICAGO, May CA special to the
News from Washington says:
Porto Rico is to be taken. The president has
decided that Sampson shall Immediately move
on that island, while Schley guards Cervera
At least 20 900 troops will be sent and another
army is ut the same time to enter Cuba. the
transports now being ready, From cabinet
officer 1t is learned that the haste In ordering
ships and troops to Porto Rico Is owing to the
fact that the president has learned that the
powers are preparing to ask that Spain be per-
mtted to withdraw from Cuba and allow peace
to be declared. This intimation came direct
from Europe The president wants to be able
to say: Yes Spain may withdraw That's
why we made war But we will hold Porto
Rico and the Philippines,
Without a dissenting vote the cabinet de-
cided that the greatest possible haste should
be made in the invasion. Gen, Miles reported
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-06-02
THE WORLD AT LARGE.
Summary Of the Daily Nows.
WASHINGTON NOTES.

AN order has been revived by Post.
master General Smith permitting sol
diers, sailors and marines to send let
ters, the postage upon which can be
collected on delivery.
The cath was n day of rumors al
Washington. One was that the little
Mangrove, with crew of 10 men, had
been captured by the Spaniards and
another that the entire Spanish fleet
under Admiral Cervera had been de-
stroyed by SIMPSONS and Schley's
combined fleets, The navy department
had no information, however, to war
rant the report Of either
THE post Office department at Wash
ington on the cath renewed its request
TO all persons addressing mail to
officers and privates in military camps
throughout the country to write plain
ly on the letter the company, regi-
ment and state as, for example, "John
Doe, company d, Sixteenth Illinois in.
fantry Falls Church, Va"
OFFICIALS at Washington on the 25th
were eXultant over news that Admiral
Cervera's squadron had taken refuge
in Santiago de Cuba and it was be-
Ilieved to n certainty that the American
ships could keep the Spanish admiral
bottled up in the narrow neck harbor
until he shall surrender or get starved
out.
A SPECIAL from Washington to the
Chicago News on the 25th stated that
the president had decided that Porto
Rico must be taken and that Admiral
Sampson would move on that island
while Commodore Schley guarded Ger.
vera At least 10000 troops would be
sent with Sampson. The invasion of
Cuba was also to be hurried. The rea-
son for this was said to be that Spain
wanted peace and America wanted
some indemnity for the expenses of
the war.
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY issued proc
lamation ON the 25th calling for 70, 600
more volunteers in addition to those
already mustered in.
THE navy department Mt Washing
ton has entered upon programme of
naval construction, the largest in its
history. Contracts will be awarded
without delay for three frst-class bat
tleships, four monitors and 30 torpedo
boats as soon as contractors can be-
gin on the work. Three years, it is
expected, will see every ship provided
for in the contract in commission.
The amount of money to be expended
is $50, 0OO, 900.
JOHN SHERMAN, eX-secretary OF state,
and his wife have made arrangements
to take trip to Alaska.
THE war situation on the 9th was
that no forward movement OF troops,
either upon Porto Rico or Cuba, would
be made until definite information
was received as to the location of Adj
miral Cerveras fleet the authorities
being completely in the dark as TO
whether the Spanish squadron was in
Santiago de Cuba or not.
THE first assistant postmaster gem
eral on the 27th said that hereafter
second and third-class mail would be
forwarded to soldiers in the same man
ner as letters, Under this revision
papers and packages will be forwarded
from place to place until they reach
the soldier.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-06-02
TO THE OLD WORLD.
The Flrst Hostile Troops Ever Sent from
the United states Across the Ocean
Lenve San FranCIsOO.

SAN Francisco, May &c, - Yester-
day at three o'clock the first expedi-
ton to Manila left this port The
three ships, City of Fekin, City of Sgd
ney and Australia, compose the fleet
and carried away the first United
States troops evec sent with hostilA
purpose to the cid world. In this e..
petition are 1900 men and officers, ara
it is believed thpt they give Admins!
Dewey a suffiole'.t force so that he >sn
take Manila and thoroughly police the
place, The Australia will be the feg-
ship. Col. Anderson and his stat. are
aboard of her.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-06-02
Promotion Asked for Lieut.. Rowan.

WASHINGTON, May 26. Gen. Miles
has recommended to Secretary Alger
that First Lieut.. A. S. Rowan, of the
Nineteenth infantry, be promoted to
the rank of lieutenant colonel. This
Gen. Miles does as recognition of the
valuable services performed by Lieut..
Rowan in his recent perilous mission
to Cuba, when he secured valuable in
formation for the United States gov
ernment
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-06-02
CERVERA In A TRAP.
Spanish Fleet in Santiago Harbor
Unable to Get Out.
Commodore schIey Is at the Entrance and
VIII Prevent EscRpe-CRn Be Easily
Kept Prisoner and Starved
Into Surrender.

MADRID, May GA dispatch from
Havana says the American warships
are concentrating before Guantanamo
and other ports near Santiago de
Cuba, as well as the latter port, which
seems TO indicate that the squadrons
are preparing to attack Admiral Ger
vera. The anxiety increases daily,
but the public is disposed to continue
the resistance to the utmost
LONDON, May 96.-The Madrid CORE
Spondent of the Daily Mail says:
oficial kilograms from Cuba confirm the re-
port that Rear Admiral Sampson and Commo-
lore Schley, with the combined squadrons, are
now In front OF Santiago de Cuba blocknding
Admiral Cervera Ministers consider that
Santiago possesses sufficient defense TO render
null and void any aggressive action the enemy
may take The position Of the American squad
ron will cause the government 20 take imme-
1iate action, though IL Is unknown as yet what
form this action will take.
Relief from Spain Not Apprehended.
WASHINGTON, May 26,-If Cervera is
at bay, the officials here feel not the
slightest apprehension of any relief
coming to him from the outside in the
shape Of another Spanish squadron
from Cadiz. The reason for this belief
is their unquestioned ability to hold
Cervera in check with only few YES
sells perhaps couple of monitors and
torpedo boats-thus leaving the re-
mainder of the big armored fleet and
great number of unarmored but serv-
iceable war craft to take care of any
reinforcements that might attempt to
come from Spain to Cervera's aid. The
force that could be spared for this
service without endangering the in
tegrity of the blockade at Havana or
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-06-02

MADEIRA, Cal, May 26,-County
Treasurer Krohn was terribly beaten
by robbers at 1880 o'clock this morn
ing and the strong box of the county
rifed of its contents by the robbers.
The treasurer was found in an uncon-
scious condition in his office shortly
after midnight. He had been beaten
about the face with billy" or sand
bag, but was not fatally wounded.
The booty secured was probably only
a few hundred dollars, since most of
the taxes were turned over to the
county officials on May /.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-06-02
A SASH. poor and blind rrust.

MILWAUKEE, May ga special to
the Herald fror, Oshkosh says there is
a plan on foot which, if carried out,
will cause a revolution in the sash,
door and blind industry of the coun.
try. R. H. Mupson, of Bay Mills,
Mich, formulated the plan by which
the sash, doc. and blind factories of
various plac"s are to be purchased aud
controlled ky an English syndicate.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-06-02

WASHINGTON, May 26, The consular
reports give notice of the declaration
of neutrality by FIVE countries, Russia,
Greece, Venezuela, the Netherlands
and Canada Particular Importance is
attached to the declaration by Vene-
zuela because her ports would be of
great value to the Spanish as places
of refuge and as possible coal supplies
in the event that the declaration of
neutrality was withheld.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-06-02
Onr Amerlcnn Policy.

The policy of this country regarding for.
eign complications seems likely to remain
conservative. The Monroe doctrine, accord
ing to the declaration of our leading politi-
clans, will be sustained, but patience and
prudence in official quarters will restrain the
exuberance of public opinion. The wisest
and most prudent course for the rheumatic
and the maarious is to use Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, which also cures kidney COM
plant and dyspepsia
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-06-02
EnninnInr the Knnsns R.lrn.

SAN EEAEcrBco, May 26.-The gov
eminent Quar5ermaster sent the TWEEN
tieth Kansas men $50 pairs Of shoes,
all that ere needed for the present
The uniforms will follow in Gay or
two, ana then this regiment w:Il be as
well eq1ipped in this respecs us any
other ir the city.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-06-02

CHICAGO, May 26. The United states
pension agent here issued yesterday
the first pevsion voucher of the war
with Spain. 1t is for Mrs. elsie A..
Monitors, o. Council Bluffs, In. moth
err of Seaman William f. Montfort,
who was a victim of the Maine ex-
plosion in Havana harbor February 10.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-06-02

At St Jtoeph, Mo-, A. G. Roberts. a
locomotive engineer, sued the ST.
Joseph & Grand Island railroad for
$40, 900 damages, alleging that the
company blacklisted him and pre-
vented him securing employment
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-06-02
Many People Cannot Drink

coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep. You
can drink Grain-O when you please andseep
like top. For Grain-O does not stimulate;
it nourishes, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks
and tastes like the best coffee. For nervous
is the perfect drink. Made from pure
grains. Get a package from your grocer to.
Gay. Try it in place of coffee. Is and 25c
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-06-02

whats the matter, Uncle Rube?"
"I'se insulted, sab; dat Cap'n Jones done
call me nigger"
'WeIl, aren't you 'nigger""
eyes, sab; dat's jest it!"-Truth.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-06-02

WASHINGTON, May 26..-It was ex-
pected that the last cable connection
between Cuba and Madrid would be
cut yesterday
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-06-02

Ethics of Friendship.-"How sweet to
have a friend whom you can trust" Eyes,
especially if he doesn't ask you to trust him.
Chicago Record.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-06-02

To Cure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-06-02

Some girls believe men are on earth sim
ply to deceive them.-Atchison Globe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-06-02

permitting the escape of Cervera
would be much larger than the entire
Spanish naval force now in Spanish
waters capable of crossing the At
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-17

Cooperative Living Association was
organized for the economic and social
benefit of its mem bership. In order to
insure a reliable, orthodox reputation
the association has enrolled among it's
members bankers, merchants, drug
gists and a representative preceptor
and dominic. The practical advantages
Of the club may be noted as follows:
First, the saving of from fifteen to
twenty-five hours of Kitchen worry"
per week. Second, the providing of
well-cooked and well-served meals,
ranging in cost from TX cents to 8
cents per meal. 1t may be well to note
that low rents ($S per month for an
eight-room house, and the compare
lively low wages paid to the cook 1925
per month, with use of house and with
board for herself and family of three
children) may not be duplicated in
larger towns. A purchasing commit
tee of three members buys the provis-
ions, groceries at wholesale rates,
meats by the quarter and side, and all
provisions in correspondingly large
quantities. Another member acts as
treasurer, and all bills are paid prompt
ly ON Monday morning for the week
ending the Saturday previous.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-17

any movement looking to a wider
sphere of operations by the United
States, and think the government I'M
der which we are ruled does not admit
of anything approaching colonial
system. l am, however, one Of those
who have faith both in the capacity OF
the American people and of their gov
eminent to control, regulate, and gov
ern any colonies In any part Of the
world which they may find 1t neces-
sary to their interests to establish. A
free constitutional government where
the press is untrammeled, education is
free, religious tests are forbidden, and
intelligence is widespread is the best
government to insure safe, just, and
prosperous colonial establishments.
Such government is the United States,
and such is that Of Great Britain.
dewey, by his brilliant victory, has,
almost in the twinkling of an eye,
opened to us the opportunity for a
foothold in the East. The discussion
as to whether We should avail our
selves of 1t should rest, not upon
whether the Americans and their gov
eminent would be able to manage and
govern the Philippine islands success
fully, but whether any government es-
tablished by any other people could do
so, for the Americans and their gov
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-17
An Unexpected Reply.

The duke of Wellington, writes Sir
William Fraser, detested being helped;
not from ingratitude, but from two dis
tinct feelings-one, that he did not
like to be thought, what he certainly
was not, decrepit; the other that he
knew very well that the majority of
persons who helped him did SO in or
der to be able to say that they had done
so. This to him was revolving. Stand
ing opposite the Apsley house, in the
evening, in Piccadilly, when the street
was even more crowding than it is
now, the duke was hesitating on the
curbstone. A gentleman, nearly as
old as himself, made some demonstra-
ton of assisting him to cross the road,
endeavoring to check the tide of cabs
and other vehicles that was setting
strongly. When the duke reached the
gate of Apsley house he touched his
hat and said, 81 thank you, SIR" The
elderly stranger Immediately uncover
ed. Holding his hat at his knee, he
addressed the duke as follows: "My
lord, l have passed a long and not I'M
eventful life, but never did l hope to
reach the day when | might be of the
slightest assistance to the greatest man
that ever lived" The duke looked at
him calmly, and, in a voice not the
least choked by emotion, replied:
Don't be fool" and walked into
Apsley house.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-17
COOPERATIVE LIVING CLUB
Nine Families Form One That Furnishes
Meals For Nine Cents Each.

Nine Families Form One That Furnishes
Meals For Nine Cents Each.
Nine of the most staid and respect
able families in Burton, Kan, have
thrown away their stovelids and pack
ed their dishes on the back kitchen
stoves. They have shocked the ordi-
nary ideals of economic propriety, says
the st. Louis Globe-Democrat, and
have formed a cooperative living as
ISOLATION, wherein the food question is
settled upon a cooperative basis.
Burton is a small village without any
immediate prospect of growing larger.
The size of the town does not warrant
the location Of bakery, and all the
wheatstuff must be bought from the
neighboring cities. AS consequence
of the limited population there is a
very small supply of hired help, even
smaller than the limited demand. The
heavy burdens of the household fall
upon the housewife alone, and very
little social intercourse can be enjoy
ed. In such a condition of affairs the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-17
Benefits OF the War.


"It is not likely that wars will cease
to break out from time to time. Inc
interval of peace which this country
has enjoyed since the close of the civil
war is the longest which has happened
since the declaration Of independence
and our situation now shows the neces-
sity of being prepared for war at any
moment. | regard the present war as
fraught with many blessings. 1t uni
fles the country by giving the South
the opportunity to prove her loyalty to
the fiag-an opportunity which she
eagerly embraces. 1t will create SEN
timent in favor of strong navy, which
is indispensable in these days to the
security of a great maritime and COM
mercial power like the United States;
for it is sea power which commands
the wholesome respect Of nations to-
day. 1t will prove that the island OF
Cuba, directly or indirectly, Is as es-
sential to the peace and safety Of the
United States as the control of a large
island at the mouth of the Thames
would be to England, or one at the
mouth of the Seine would be to France.
Look back over the diplomatic history
of this country for seventy-five years
and you will find that one of its most
interesting chapters relates to Cuba.
You will find that during all of that
period Cuba has been constant source
of anxiety to us lest it might, through
European intrigues or upheavals, pass
into other hands than those of Spain.
More than once the United States has
been brought face to face in hostile at
titude, first with one power and then
with another, because they coveted its
ownership. In the hands of strong
power it would be an uncomfortable men,
ace to us. War with Spain sooner or
later was inevitable. In no other way
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-17
AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS.

We are asserting in the courts our right to the
exclusive use Of the word 'CASTORIA." ana
PITCHERS CASTORIA," as our Trade Mark
l. DIR. Samuel Pitcher, Of Hyannis, Massa-
chusetts, was the originator Of PITCHERS
CASTORIA." the same that has borne and does
now bear the fac-simile signature Of CHAS II.
FLETCHER on every wrapper. This is the
original PITCHERS CASTORIA" which has
been used in the homes of The mothers OF
America for over thirty years. Look carefully
at the wrapper and see that It is the kind you
have always bought" and has the signature Of
CHAS. H. FLETCHER on the Wrapper. No
one has authority from me to use my name ex-
cept The Centaur Company, of which Chas h
Fletcher is President,
March 8, 1897. SAMUEL PITCHER, M. d
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-17

The Russian declaration of neutral
ity has one important statement not
usual in such cases, as follows; The
Disbursements which have recently
arisen between Spain and the United
States of America have induced the
imperial government to seek, in con-
sent with the other powers, some
means which might prevent an armed
conflict between the two countries. un-
happily, our friendly measures are
without results and state OF war now
exists between Spain and the United
States. 1t is with keen regret that the
imperial government witnesses armed
conflict between two states to which
II is united by old friendship and deep
sympathy. 1t is firmly resolved to OBJ
serve with regard to these two peiilg-
erents a perfect and impartial neutral
ity."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-17

The statement that our national en-
blem is fashionably used for yacht ana
hammock cushions has been going the
rounds of the newspapers, with but few
to say it nay. A young girl who re-
Gently gave a yachting party rallied
her guest Of honor, a boyish ensign, be-
cause he took an uncomfortable and
isolated seat on the bow. Really
he answered, laughing, II have punch
ed the heads Of SO many sailors for get
ting their heels accidentally mixed up
in the flag that can not sit on 1t my
SELF" And he was right. The Stars
and Stripes are to be raised aloft, 10
be wrapped around dead heroes, to be
saluted with pride and reverence; not
to be made into chair seats, nor to
drape bargain handkerchiefs, nor to
fly from the bung Of whisky barrels
Against such common prostitution Of
our flag, each one Of us, like the young
officer, can make personal protest. r.,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-17

Sorosis recently discussed the SUBJ
ject, according to the New York Even
ing Sun, art; its relation to nothing
in general and to goodness knows what
in particular. There is an honesty IN
that title which is so interesting that
one has no curiosity with regard to the
discussion. 1t is sufficiency unto IT.
self. The political discussions of Soro-
sis have had no such charm and, we
feel sure, not half as much information.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-17

"Ah yes" said Mrs. Hambut, war
is dreadful, how well I remember. the
gloomy days we had when our brave
soldiers lost battle during the Rebel
lion, why it was as if every family had
been personally afflicted
liam surprised to hear you say that,
exclaimed Adolph Andrews, Il didn't,
suppose you were old enough to reir&n-
Der anything about the Civil war; H.
Up to that time Adolph / attentiSh to
Geraldine Hambut had not been looked
upon with favor by her mother but the
young man had won out. Chicago
News.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-17

A Florida exchange has the unique
local notice: while Major Scott, tho
fisherman, was wading out into the
river he happened to the accident of
losing his left leg, from the same being
bit off by an alligator which was evil
IDENTIFY laying in ambush for him. A
crowd is pursuing the gator, but he
seems to have covered his tracks we'll"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-17

Under the coast-signal system,
which has been adopted by the Navy
Department, 1900 men will patrol the
Atlantic coast from Bar Harbor to Gal
weston, night and day, in all weather,
watching for the approach of an en-
envy or a signal from passing United
States warship. All these watchers
can communicate in the course OF a
few minutes by telephone or tele-
graph instruments stationed at short
intervals with the Navy Department at
Washington.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-17
Canine-K o.

A Chicago woman, who possesses a
pet poodle which she prizes highly,
brought it to a, matinee at one of the
theaters last week. AS the house
wasn't crowded she asked for ticket
for the animal so he could have the
pleasure of a seat all by himself. The
box office man wasn't phased. He
gave her X 10 and the dog X 9.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-17

Dispatches from Toxic state that
Russia and Japan have entered into
the following agreement concerning
Corea: 1. Russia and Japan definitely
recognize the sovereignty and entire
independence of Corea and mutually
engage to refrain from all direct inter-
ference in the internal affairs of that
country. 2. Desiring to avoid every
possible cause of Misunderstanding In
the future, Russia and Japan mutual
ly engage, in case Corea should apply
to either of them for assistance or ad-
vice, not to take any measures in the
nomination of military instructors OF
financial advisers without having
previously come to a mutual agree
ment in the matter. 3. In view OF
the large development Of Japanese
commercial and industrial enterprises
in Corea, as we'll as the considerable
number of japanese subjects resident
7 in that country, the Russian govern
ment will not impede the develop
ment of commercial and industrial re-
lations between Japan and Corea.