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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26
Attempting at ChIckamauga.

CHIcKAMAUGA, Ga, May 1s-At sin
o'clock yesterday evening II regiments
of infantry, one of cavalry and five
light artillery, $4,000 men all told, had
reported to Gen. Brooke, in command
Of the Chickamauga army. The his
toric battlefield begins to present.
proof of what the United States can
do in the way Of assembling a volun-
teer army when the necessities of tha
government require.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26
Powers Of Evangellsta Limited.

BALTIMORE, Md, May 22.-The gem
.eral conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church, south, had warm
discussion on the subject of the limita-
ton of evangelists. The question was
on the adoption of law forbidding
,evangelists to enter charge and hold
services without the consent of the
pastor. Evangelists were referred to
as anarchists who make trou-
ble," etc. 1t was also intimated that
'evangelists were after money. The
proposed regulation was finally
adonted
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26
TRADE REPORT.
AN Excellent Foreign Demand for MosA
Products of American Agriculture
Loading Feature.

New York, May t,-Bradstreets
commercial report to-day says;
The excellent foreign demand ut good prices
for most products OF American agriculture con-
stitutes, MS for some time past the leading
feature Of the country's trade Second only
10 this and OF necessity forming an important
link In the chain Of good trade may be men
toned the almost uniformly good crop situa-
tion, furnishing the best evidence that for
elgn demands now and In the future will DO
adequately met The immense balance Of
trade already piled up In this country's favor,
OF course, constitutes m element OF strength,
which in It's effects on the money market can
hardly be exaggerated. Naturally dependent
upon and merely phase OF the foreign demand
is the activity visible In nearly all lines OF
transportation, showing that this industry.
like others, is sharing to the full In the pre-
paration OF business having It's rise in our
heavy export trade,
While the reports as to the winter and spring
wheat crops both as regards acreage, condi-
lions and prospects, seem to favor unprece.
dented yields advices from the corn crops are
hardly as favorable, owing TO the continued
wet and cold weather tending to check germi-
nation. The reports from the cotton crops are
also rather irregular backward spring and
lack Of moisture in some sections being COM
planned Of There seems little doubt. however,
that the acreage in corn will be very large this
year and that its increased value as food
product will be more universally recognized,
both ut home and abroad.
Business failures for the week number 2ll,
falling of c. 30 from last week and compar-
ing with PAS in this week year ago, 9l6 in 1895,
and 206 in 1895.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26

New YORK, May 20. "A dispatch from
Miami, Fla, to the New York Evening
World says: A fire broke out on Mon
day in the coal bunlers of the auxili-
airy cruiser st. Paul. 1t took half q
day to fight the flames There were
1900 tons of ammunition aboard, and
Sigsbee and his people had hot time
of it. Thirteen of the crew were
overcome by heat.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26
Less warlllso In spain.

New York, May 2O.-A dispatch
from Valencia says: The war fever is
decidedly abating in Spain, and the
long winded debate in the Cortes, re-
vealing the helplessness of the coun-
try, has contributed thereto almost as
much as the defeat at Cavite, A dis
tinctive feature of the present crisis is
that there is not single public man
who inspires the smallest confidence.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26

New YORK, May 21.-The steamer
Arkadia, plying between New York
and Porto Rico, has arrived here. She
was in the harbor at San Juan two
days after the recent bombardment by
Rear Admiral SIMPSONS fleet. Capt.
Lloyd says that from 10 to 20 Span
iards were killed and about 60 wound
ed. Many houses were damaged, one
of the forts was destroyed and two
guns were dismounted.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26
NEW GREENBACK SCHEME.
and Treasury Notes Convertible into
Two Per Cent. Bonds.

WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator Platt,
of New York, gave notice of his inten-
ton to offer an amendment to the war
revenue bill, providing for the funding
of outstanding greenbacks and treas
ury notes at the pleasure of the holder
into bonds bearing two per cent. i'm
terest. The principal of these bonds
is made payable at the pleasure of the
government after the other interest
bearing debts of the government are
paid, and until finally paid they are
made recoverable into greenbacks
and treasury notes.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26
WANT PEACE RESTORED.
Negotiations to End the War Between the
United States and Spain Are
Under Way.

PARIS, May 9O,-Negotiations look
ing to the bringing about of peace be.
tween the United States and Spain are
under way, and the suggested terms
will take definite form in a few days.
1t is known that the governments in
terested have been considering this
step, and the news, which had become
known yesterday, comes from indispu-
table authority. The foreign minister
of France, M. Hanotaux, is paving the
way, and the announcement of the
propositions are awaited with interest
here, where the fact that such step
is meditated has become generally
known. 1t is reported that Spain is
willing and anxious to treat for peace
if she is allowed to retain Porto Rico
and the Philippines, allowing Cuba to
go. 1t is further stated that should
the United States not agree to peace
upon these terms, Spain would be
satisfied with the retention of the
Philippines alone.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26
The italian CrIals Past.

LONDON, May 18.-The Rome corre-
spondent of the Daily News says: The
danger of cabinet crisis has been
surmounted and the ministers will
meet parliament at the beginning Of
June. There now seems to be no douba
that vast regular plot had been COM
cocted against the Italian monarchy.
1t was directed, some say, from Swift.
zerland, some from Paris, some from
London urged on by the clericals.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26
GLADSTONE is DEAD.
The Most Famous Figure in British
Politics Passes Away.
Mr.. Gladstones Life is the History Of Brit
ish and European Politics from the
Time the "Grand Old Man" First
Entered Parliament.

HAwARDEN, May l9.-William E'7art
Gladstone, the most famous figure in
British politics, died at his home here
this morning at five o'clock, He passed
away peacefully, during slumber, with
all the members of his family at the
bedside. Though national funeral
will probably be accepted by the fam
lily, there is little doubt but that the
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26

GUTHRIE, Ok, May 2O.-Dr j. j.
Knepper, who married Anna Jackson,
an 1s.year-old country girl in Cana
dian county, and took her to Clinton,
Ia, while he had wife living in Kan
sas, pleaded guilty to the charge of
bigamy and was sentenced to three
years in the penitentiary He had a
good practice at Clinton, Ia, where he
was arrested.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 21.-Senor
Domingo Capote, whose landing on
the north side of Jamaica, from a sail
boat in which he came from Cuba, was
reported in the dispatches from this
place Thursday, is the vice president
of the Cuban republic. Senior Capote
is on, the way to New York, where,
from his official status, he will be able
to represent effectively certain views
of the Cuban chiefs.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26
Americas sympnthles Conveyed.

WASHINGTON, May 2O-The follow
ing telegram was sent by the secretary
of state: "Hay, Ambassador, London'
Through appropriate channel express
to Mr.. Gladstone's family the sym
pathy and sorrow of the American
people at the passing away in the
ripeness of years and fullness of hon
ors of one of the most notable figures
of modern civil craftsmanship"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26
John w. Mackay,s Son Married.

New York, May 49, AT the home Of
the bride to-day, Miss Katherine Duer
was married to Clarence Hungerford
Mackay, son of John W. Mackay. 0w-
ing to the religious beliefs of the con-
tracing parties differing, the bride
being Protestant and the groom a
Catholic the wedding ceremony was
home affair, simple and witnessed
only by the immediate relatives and
friends Of the bride and groom. The
wedding was solemnized by Arch
bishop Corrigan.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26
CensorghIp Over Newspaper pIspatches.

Censorship Over Newspaper Dispatches.
TAMPA, Fla, May 2i.-All the news
paper correspondents at Tampa have
been notified that in future all dis
patches must be placed in the hands
of Lieut.. Miley, of Gen. Skaters staff,
for approval. The censorship in fu-
ture will be very rigid, and it is stated
that it will be kept in force until after
the invasion of Cuba takes place. 1t
is the intention to keep the Spanish
government in complete ignorance of
the movements of the army and every
means will be exerted in order TO do
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26

LONDON, May 2O.-A dispatch to the
Star from Montreal, published to-day,
states that Senior Polo y Bernabe has
secured by cable coal depot near ST.
Pierre, Miquelon, the French colony
on the south coast of Newfoundland
at which the Cadiz squadron will coal
previous to attacking the Atlantic sea-
board of the United States, while
the Cape Verde squadron commanded
by Adm. Cervera draws off the squad
rons commanded by Adm Sampson
and Commodore Schley.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26
81. LouIN New chief of police,

ST.. LOUIS, May 30. Capt. Jack
Campbell was to-day selected to sue
coed Chief of Police Lawrence Harri-
gan, who resigned yesterday. The
successful officer has been member
of the force for more than ten years
and once before was chief. He has a
brilliant record and his selection for
this position meets with general APP
nnrnunl
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26

KEY WEST, Fla, May 81. Over 40
cases of ammunition were found on
the Spanish steamer Argonauta. cap
tured during the first days of the war.
1t was on board this steamer that
Lieut.. Col. Cortijo, Weyler's brother
in-law, was captured with other Span
ish soldiers now prisoners at Fort Nc
pharson
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26

LINCOLN Neb.. May 1s-A violent
tornado devastated a wide district
along Republican river in south CEN
trail Nebraska early yesterday evening.
At Franklin and Albion the storm was
especially severe. So far as heard from
no lives were lost, but many people
were injured
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, May 90. Ed
ward Bethany, author and humanita-
rian, is dead at his home in Chicopee
Falls, in the 49th year of his age. Mr..
Bellamy has been in feeble health ever
since he finished his Equality" some
eight months ago. 1t was in 1883 that
his famous book, Looking Backward"
was published, the sale of which up to
the present time is over 45O, 900 copies
in America and probably over 500, 900
copies have been sold in England and
other foreign countries.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26
An Intero,tInr YOUNG Trlo,

WASHINGTON, May 20.-Carlos Car
bOnale, who, with young Sartoris,
Gen. Grants grandson, and Fitzhugh
Lee, Jr., was appointed first lieutenant
by the president, is the young man
who is betrothed to Miss Evangelina
Cisneros, the Cuban heroine. All
three of the young men will serve on
Gen. Lees staff.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26

Fort SCOTT, Kan, May 1s.-Th0
grand encampment of the Knights of
Pythias, of Kansas, 1000 delegates
strong, in session in this city, passed
resolutions creating a military roll OF
honor, to be composed Of members OF
the order who volunteer for service In
the present war against Spain, and il
was ordered that the names of such
volunteers be published regularly In
the grand lodge journal
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26
Twentr- FIrat Knnsae Id ChIctnmnurn.

CHIcKAMAUGA, Ga, May 2O.--The
Twenty-frst regiment of Kansas vol.
unteers is in camp here Late yester-
day afternoon the Twenty-frst was the
recipient of high compliments from
the officers here because of the fact
that it is one of very few to arrive
properly Differed and organized.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26
Agreeable UnderstandInr Reached

WASHINGTON, May 20. AS the result
of several recent exchanges between
the officials of the state department
and those of the French embassy, an
agreeable understanding has been
reached which gives assurances of a
continuance of the traditional friend
ship existing between the United States
and France.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26

PITTSBURGH, Pa, May 20. Ten men
attempted to cross the Allegheny river
on raft near Springdale, Pa, this
afternoon, and when in the center Of
the stream the raft was swamped by
the rough current and six were
drowned
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26
indiana KIIIed in a RaIIroad WRECK.

RENO, New. May 30. -Passenger train
No. 9 jumped the track IN miles east
of Boca. The engine, mail, baggage
and express cars are in the ditch. The
engineer was slightly injured and two
or three Indians riding on the plat
form of the baggage car were killed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26
RUSSIA NOT PLEASED.
Demands from England AN Explanation OF
Joseph Chamberlain's Attack ON
Gar Nicholas Realm.

New YoRE, May IS. "A dispatch from
London says:
The Russian ambassador has been directed
to demand from Lord Salisbury. IL is reported.
an explanation OF Mr., Chamberaln's assertion
that Russia is ineligible for an alliance because
OF her perlldy. The prevailing opinion now IL
that Mr.. Chamberain's speech In which he
advocated an Anglo-Saxon alliance, was an in-
discretion. II has excited iealousies and re-
sentiment throughout Europe without promis-
ing TO attain any compensatory advantage
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26
Large Area submerged.

QUINCY, ILL.,, May 23.-The break in
the Crow levee, in the Indian district,
has caused the spreading waters to
cover an area of nearly 10, 900 acres of
farming lands and on part of them the
water is three feet deep. 1t is esti-
mated that about 5000 or 8, 900 acres of
wheat is submerged and it proba bly,
will be total loss.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26

COLUMBUS, O., May 49, The prohibi-
ton state convention, in session in
this CITY, decided to refuse to join with
the other minority party on che COM
mon platform in the interest Of rON
form.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26
spaplards EmbarIx,pe for Manila.

BARCELONA, May 21.-Between 5000
and 10000 Spanish troops, drawn from
CATALONIA, Andalusia, Aragon and Va
lencia, are embarking here for the
Philippines.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26

Seven Victims of an Elevator Accident.
Boston, May Is. Eight men in the
employ of the Columbian Fire Proof
ing company fell distance of mora
than 100 feet with an elevator ona
man was instantly killed, six others
have since died of their injuries and
there is very little hope for recovery
of the other one
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26

ST. PIERRE, Martinique, May 3d.
Admiral Cervera's squadron, it is re-
ported on good authority, will return
to these waters to coal. 1t is known
that number of Spanish golfers are
on their way to Fort de France.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-05-26

Five hundred physicians are expect
led to attend the annual meeting of the
Missouri State Medical association at
Kansas City May 25-27 Sixty papers
twill be read during the session.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-06

of which are located on the Utah side,
II on the Nevada side and four directly
across the boundary line between Ne
vada and Utah.
Mcleod engages to work not less
than ten men continually on the claims;
has the right to build ten-stamp mill
by July, or make a payment of its
contemplated value on the claims, and
the proceeds of ell working go TO him.
Thus his option becomes at once a
working lease and bond.
The papers were executed to Mcleod
and have been assigned to DR.. w. J.
Nelson, who IS interested, and secured
the funds necessary TO prosecute work,
etc.
Dr.. Nelson is the gentleman who two
months ago purchased the Charley
Ross group in the same district.
Mr.. Mcleod has returned to the dis
trict from Salt Lake, and, we under
stand. is preparing TO work with Vigor
under his option. His mineral develop
ments will largely determine the course
Of future operations, but midsummer
should see matters well along.
Colonel r. II Aiken. who bonded the
Lyle group of six claims there last
week, in speaking of the mineral coun-
try about, spoke very encouragingly Of
the possibilities His examination of
the whole district has been general. so
far, on account of snow, but parts of
it are very good. The mineral zone,
however, being fully ten miles long by
three wide, much may be expected of
it. though in no sense is it a poor
mans district. So far. he said, de-
velopments indicate large bodies Of
medium grade ore, which will necessi-
tate the outlay of much capital TO con-
vert into bullion. but the result. he
thought, would be the establishment
of one or more permanent and long
enduring camps.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-06

tailings after they leave the plates,
and as soon as warm weather arrives
these tailings will be again utilized and
the remaining values recovered by
means Of the cyanide process Of re-
duction.
At the present time it is estimated
that each stamp viii handle about two
and 4 half tons of ore daily, and Mr..
Dickson states that the mine can easily
furnish 100 tons OF ore daily for an
indefinite period, which output can be
easily increased almost at any time.
The power which drives the plant, as
is we'll known, IS derived from an cleo
trio plant put in by the Dexter com
pany, over the erection of which Mr
Grant had supervision. This plant IS
supposed 10 furnish s. horse power. at
a minimum, ard 1Ir. Dickson vas
pleased 10 note that the 20 stamps
together with all the betting for the
mill. were easily manipulated by 81
horse power. which would indicate that
the power VIII he ample for all The re-
quirements Of the plant.
IN the operation of tie new mill Ii
is expected that a greater saving even,
VIII be made than with the K;ncaid
mills. as there is a larger plate surface
and the pulp can be handled more uni
fOrmly; but as It is, the company Is
We'll satisfied with the outlook. and
with magnificent reserves of fine mill
ing and high grade ore in the mine,
it is confidently expected that before
the national holiday is observed the
fortunate holders of Dexter stock VIII
hear something which will cause q
feeling Of elaticn to rise within them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-06

Sam Pollock, of the Hercules. on Lion
hill will return to the mine this morning.
The Chloride Point was in the market
yesterday with another shipment OF nigh
grade ore.
From all accounts. everything is look
ing we'll at the Northern Light and some
very important DEVELOPMENTS have been
made in the mine of late.
J. B. Graham, the able editor of the
Bingham Bulletin, who was in the city
yesterday. predicts that his camp Will
witness lively times this summer
1t is understood that Jesse Knight ex-
poets to begin development work at an
early date on the Richmond * Anaconda,
adjoining the Humbug and Uncle Sam.
T. l. Sheets S. J. Kenyon and others
will go out 10 Lion hill tins morning tor
the purpose of making an inspection OF
the Chloride Point and Northern Light
mines.
A. Murphy expects to leave tomorrow
for Rocky district, Beaver county. Tor
the purpose of making an examination OF
copper properties there in which he Is
interested.
1t is stated that the Godbe brothers. at
Phoebe. are doing well with the YuDa
lease together with VIII Lloyd. and it
is believed that the boys have bonanza
on their hands.
The warm spell of the past few davs
has had stimulating effect on the min
ing industry. and it IS believed that this
will be a most active and prosperous year
in mining circles in the west.
A shipment Of very high grade gold ore
is expected to arrive in the city within
the next few days from the Charlie Ross
mine. in Eagle Valley district Nevada.
which is owned by DR.. Nelson, Mcleod
ard Lane.
Colonel O. F.. Weller of Boston. who
has spect several days in Salt Lake and
in soms of Utah's mining camps. left for
California last night it being his intention
to visit some of the mineral districts of
the coast state.
Dr.. y. N. Burns of the Crystal has re-
turned from Marysvale, where he made
an examination of the property of the
company. 4. II. Holden. the well-known
mining man, accompanied the doctor. and
he states that the mine is looking we'll
Arllie Warren. of Ophir. one of the piO-
neers of that famous old camp. was in the
city yesterday on mining business. Mr..
Warren. who has charge of the La Clgale
pipe lire states that the water is now
running freely. and that it is not frozen
up, as reported.
J. c. Wilkinson. who broke his arm and
dislocated his shoulder last fall while
doing assessment work on Lion hill is
recaining the use of his arm again and
hopes soon to be able to do a mans work
again. His many friends are pleased to
note his recovery.
The washable Mining company of this
CITY viii send a force of men UP to its
mine on the Idaho border tomorrow, with
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-06
CACHE COUNTY MINES.
Cyanide Plant For Providence-Rich-
Cache Reorganization.

Logan, Feb. 5.-The Rich-Cache Min
ing company has been reorganized. L.
r. Martineau is now president of the
company, John +. Carlisle vice Dresi-
dent. Ed Hanson secretary, and Fred
Turner treasurer. Hon. Aquila Nebeker
is one Of the board of directors. The
company intends pushing work on its
properties. a considerable amount OF
the stock of the company having been
successfully placed.
Mr. Rudolf I1ockstrasser of ProYi-
dence. who owns several mining claims
Immediately east of that place, has re-
turned from ogden and Salt Lake,
whittier he went to endeavor to inter
est capitalists to put up a small cyanide
plant i Providence TO treat the ore
from his claims. He says that he has
been fairly successful in his endeavor,
and believes that a small plant will be
established there next spring.
Work on the Green canyon mines is
being actively pushed. Recent assays
from ore taken from the L. o. showed
$3.50 in gold and 81 in silver per ton.