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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26

Rfcan expeditionary force, is a small
town Of 1 600 inhabitants on the soutn-
eT.n coast of the island. On a rough cal
c11IatfOn. il is less than twenty miles
air, line distance from Ponce, and 60
miles from San Juan, against which
the assault is to be directed. Guanlca
is about six miles south of Yauco, OF
which city it forms the port, and with
which it is connected by a good road.
The town is situated on bay of the
same name, which forms one Of the pest
noTts in the whole island. The banks
to the right are steep and form good
natural wharf. Three vessels can lie
alongside and unload by means of gang
DIanks. Vessels of 80 feet draught can
enter the bay easily and proceed close
in shore. The conspicuous advantage
of this port, aside from its excellent
harbor Facilities for the transports, IS
the utter absence of fortif1eauons or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26
CALLED MISS SHAFTER.
Confusion Regarding Identity of Miss
Jessie SchIey.

London, July 26.-The papers here
continue to confound Miss Jessie
Schley, daughter of Mr.. Charles SchIey
of Milwaukee, a cousin of Commodore
Schley with Shafter. Miss SchIey re-
Gently arrived in Madrid on a peace
mission without the approval of her
father but neither the queen regent
nor any responsible person would re-
ceive her. 1t was added that she will
probably be requested to depart as soon
as possible.
A special dispatch from Madrid this
morning says: Miss Shafter'' has been
requested to leave Spain forthwith.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26
PEACE AT LAST.
Steps Taken For Opening Nego-
tiatiOnS.

Washington. July 26-There is reason
to believe that at last the initial steps
have been taken for opening negotia-
tiOns for peace.
AT this moment, it is impossible to
learn any details of the project, nor
even to obtain official confirmation.
A Conference.
Washington, July 26.-Secretary of
State Day, the French ambassador, NJ.
CambOn, and his first secretary, M
Thiebaut, are in conference with the
president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26
CAN'T FIX RATES.
Nebraska Board of Transportation
Shorn of Power.

Lincoln, Neb., July 26.-In a decision
rendered today District Judge Cornish
deprives the state board of transporta-
tion of much of the power conferred
upon it by the last legislature.
Attorney General Smith and the mem
bers of the board, acting under law
giving them jurisdiction over telephone
and express companies. proceeded to-
enforce the reductions in rates in vio-
lation of a restraining order. Judge
Cornish today purged them of contempt
but assessed the cost against them and
issued strict orders to make no fur
ther efforts in this direction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26
SPANISH CHEERS
Follow the o. s. Gunboat Frolic on
Her Way to Cuba.

Portsmouth. N H, July 26-It was
learned today that a remarkable demon
strait. n occurred Saturday evening at
Camp Long, on Seavey's island, where the
caplu ed sailors of Admiral Cervera's s fleet
are confined. AS the United States gun
boat F'rolic passed the island, on her . way
ed the vessel with cheers and waving of
hands. The ovation took the Americans
by surprise. The Outburst was regarded
by those in charge of the camp as a re-
suit of the good treatment received here
by the Spaniards. who took this method
of expressing their gratitude
Surgeon Mcpherson said today that the
condition of the prisoners in the hOspi-
tails showed a marked Improvement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26
ARKANSAS is HELD.
Has Yellow Fever and Col Astor on
Board.

Tampa, Fla, July 26.-The transport
Aransas arrived at quarantine today
and will be held. The Aransas has on
board sixty persons and on her trip
from Santiago several cases of yellow
fever developed. She was held at the
quarantine station at Mullet Key and
DR.. GIennan, of the marine hospital
service, who is in charge here, went
down at once and ordered that the
boat be held indefinitely. Colonel Astor
is on board the Aransas and has dis
patches for the secretary of war which
he has orders to deliver in person, but
he will be held unIl. all danger is over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26

be acceptable here. But whether PoIa-
vieja will be able to exert the necessary
influence with the military leaders or
not is considered more than doubtful
ITO make the outlook still more dis
NAL it is known that in spite of ex-
plicit official denials Republican discon-
tent is spreading at an alarming pace
in Cordova, Valencia, Murcia and
Huelva. The socialist populace in Car
tagena is kept in check only by the
soldiers and sailors of the arsenal and
by Camara's fleet"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26
100000 SUBSCRIBERS
To the War Loan Will Receive
Bonds.

Washington. July ga treasury
statement shows there are about 300, 900
persons to whom bonds under the gov
ernment's popular loan will be allotted
All persons Offering to take $4,000 or
less will receive bonds. The first ship
ments of the new bonds were made to-
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26
He Shot the Judge.

Manchester, Eng, July 26-while
Judge Parry of the county court was
delivering Judgment cancelling the
commission of the court bailiff, Taylor,
for misconduct the latter drew re-
voIver and fired three shots at the
judge. 1t is feared Judge Parry's in
iuries will prove fatal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26
WHEELMEN JUBILANT.
Benefit Band Concert Promises To Be
q Success.

The Topeka wheelmen are pushing the
sale of tickets for the benefit concert at
Garfield park Friday evening.
The concert will be given by MarshalPs
band to help the wheelmen in paying the
expense of fixing up the new bicycle track
now being completed a the park.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26
GRANT GOING.
Gen. Fred Grants Brigade Or
dered Forward
To Newport News to Embark
For Porto Rico.
TO START TOMORROW.
Includes Two Kentucky and
One Illinois Regiments.
Battalion of 10th Pennsylvania
To Go Along.
TO START TOMORROW.

Chickamauga Park, Tenn, July 90
The third brigade, first division first
corps, is expected to leave Camp Thorn
as at an early hour tomorrow for New
port News. This brigade is commanded
by Brigadier General Fred Grant and
is composed of the First Kentucky,
Third Kentucky and Fifth Illinois The
brigade will be accompanied by the
third battalion of the Sixteenth Penn
sylvania which arrived after the de-
parture of the regiment for Porto Rico.
The four commands will march five
miles to ROssville and there load.
The route to Newport News will be
over the Queen and Crescent and Ches-
apeake and Ohio via Lexington, KY,
and Richmond, Va.
Soldiers Hard at Work.
With the exception of the regiments
which go out tomorrow and which are
busy today packing, all commands are
hard at work drilling. The weather is
cool and pleasant and it is being fully
taken advantage of. Late this after
noon there will be two highly interest
ing shooting contests in which a team
of twelve men from each regiment of
the first and second divisions will par
ticipate. The contests will decide which
regiment of the division is entitled to
be known as having the finest team.
yards and each man will be entitled to
ten shots.
There is much interest in the contest
and there is perhaps not a team of
marksmen that does not feel confident
of winning.
Major Skunk, chief engineer of the
second division, first corps, is now
lecturing the command and non-com-
mfssiOned officers on the art of con-
structing hasty field fOrtifications. The
troops are deeply interested in this field
of service and gaining many valuable
points from Major Shunk's clear and
forcible talks.
Thirteen cars of potatoes arrived from
Columbia, Tenn, today.
An enormous quantity of letter mail
is now being handled at the Chicka-
mauga postal station of the Chicka-
mauga pOstofffce.
All of the soldiers mail goes to this
office and all civilian mail is sent to the
Lytle, Ca, regular pOstoffice.
At the Chickamauga station branch,
over 100000 letters are handled each
day. This includes both the incoming
and outgoing mails, requiring a force of
II clerks to distribute and make up the
mails. In addition to these letters an
average of $4,000 mail packages, in
cluding papers, boxes, etc, are handled
each day.
Ready to Embark.
Fernandina, Fla, July 26.-The Third
Ohio regiment and the second division
hospital corps arrived today from Tam
pa The First Florida is holding itself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26
d. d. Hoag For Speaker.

Charles E. LobdeH, who is now editor
of the Kansas City Tribune, has a candi-
date for speaker of the next house of
representatives, on the theory that the
house will be Republican. His man is
D. D. Hoag, who is one of the Repub-
lican candidates for representative from
Wyandotte county. He says that Mr..
HOag would make mighty good
speaker
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26
The Pone,s Health-

Rome, July 26-The rumors circu-
lated today that the pope had been at
tackled with a sudden illness, DR.. Lap
poni, his physician declares quite false.
His Holiness received at noon Gen
eral CampOs Sales, the president Of
Brazil. who was delighted at the vigor
displayed by the pontiff
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26
The Heat

The heat today is intense, and Weather
Observer Jennings promise a little cooler
air for tomorrow. Temperatures on Kan
sas avenue in the shade were as follows:
a. m, p degrees.
a. m, "a degrees.
10 a. m. 96 degrees.
Noon, 9S degrees.
! p. m, 100 degrees.
p. m. SO degrees
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26

Colon, Colombia, July 26.-The italian
minister at Cartagena, who owns
large portion of that city, is now in
Bogota. tt is considered that his pres
ence there will be helpful in bringing
about a settlement of the Cerruti claim.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26
MILES
ARMY
LANDS.
The ExpeditiOnary Force
Against Porto Rico
Makes a Successful Landing at
Port Guanica.
NOT A MAN WAS LOST
Though There Was a Skirmish
With Spanish Troops.
No Word From Miles Has Yet
Reached Washington.
Makes a Successful Landing at
Port Guanica.
NOT A MAN WAS LOST
Though There Was a Skirmish
With Spanish Troops.
No Word From Miles Has Yet
Reached Washington.

Copyright, 1898, by Associated Press)
Port Guanica, Island of Porto Rico,
July 25, p. m, via the Island of St
Thomas. July 26.-The United States
military expedition, which left Guam
tanamo on Thursday landed here sue
cessfully today after a skirmish with
the Spanish troops. No Americans
were killed.
Troops Pushed Forward.
The United States military expedition
under the command of Major General
Nelson A. Miles, commanding the army
of the United States, which left Guam
tanamo bay during the evening of
Thursday. July q, was landed here
successfully today after a skirmish with
a detachment of the Spanish troops and
a crew of thirty belonging to the launch
of the United States auxiliary gunboat
Gloucester. formerly Mr. J. Pierpont
Norgan's steam yacht Corsair. Four
of the Spaniards We're killed and no
Americans were hurt. The troops were
pushed forward promptly in order to
capture the railroad leading to Ponce,
which is only about ten miles east of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26
Put Out the Light.

Gibraltar, July 26.-Alma point light
near Ceuta, the Spanish penal settle
ment on the coast of Africa, will be
extingushed until further orders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26
KILLED in a Runaway.

morris was killed by his team running
away He fell between the gearing Of
the vehicle and was not discovered un-
til after life had left the body for some
hours,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26
o,Higging Gets Home

Valparaiso, Chill, July 26.-The new
Chilian cruiser Almirante O'Higgins,
arrived here today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26

ago, on which occasion she acted as
bridesmaid and the Merrimac hero as
best man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26
Ready to Embark.

Fernandina, Fla, July 26.-The Third
Ohio regiment and the second division
hospital corps arrived today from Tam
pa The First Florida, is holding itself
in readiness for enbarkation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26
Guanica.

Washington, July 26.-Guanica. the
point Of debarkation of the Porto
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-26

cpe is one Of the possible oSjxe points Of
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-16
SHERMAN.
CHURCH NOTES.

Sunday, December 4, there was q full
| congregation; doubtless in appreciation
| of the denied service the week before.
| The rain in the evening, however, pre-
| vented service in the Center church, al
though Rev Mr. Moses was there in spite
| Of the rain.
Thursday. the 9Th, Rev and Mrs Knapp
held what they called fare we'll mission
| ary service. A fair number were present
in the afternoon and full house in the
evening. Mrs John Hawley, from the
school in Hawleyville, was present and
led the singing. Mr. Raw was the princi,
pal speaker. Mr. and Mrs Knapp both
spoke earnestly in regard to the work up.
on which they are about to enter in Cen
rral Africa. They expect to sail about
Christmas time.
Last Sunday evening Rev Mr. Moses
preached an earnest gospel sermon from
John II "a, "Who is this Son of Mac ?"
Saturday the Kings Daughters met
with Rev Mr. Moses at the parsonage and
made plans for an entertainment for the
children on Christmas. 1t will be in the
North church chapel. probably Monday
evening, December 26.
Sunday morning Rev Mr. Moses preach
ed on ''rhe gain and loss from SIM" A
fair congregation was present, but owing
70 the bad travelling, many did not attend
VINO are usually present.
On Christmas Sunday there will be
special services appropriate to the day.
Tudor Haviland is still very poorly
with dropsy. SATURDAY. the doctor drew
nine quarts of water from him.
Mrs John Conklin, who has been very
low, so that it was thought che could
not live, is little better and hope for her
Is again revived.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-16
SHELTON.
WAS HE A FAKE?

A well dressed man who gave his name
as Dr Russell, OF England, was found
apparently in fit on one Of the streets
of the village and was taken into the
residence of Rev G. L. Thompson, where
he soon partially recovered, and made
himself known to some men WIN carried
him in that he was Mason. Members
OF that fraternity took care of him and
had him conveyed to hotel in Derby.
But while it was true that he belonged
to the Masonic order, they found that he
was fake and practiced this deception
TO get his living.
BUSINESS LIVELY IN THE TOWN COURT.
On Monday morning 10 tramps were
brought before the Town court, they
having staid in the lookup over night,
and 10 Of them were given go days in
Bridgeport jail and costs. and the Others
were discharged. Officer Tomlirs0n
took the 10 TO Bridgeport in Cooks car
ryall. while the tramps, who were 80
earnestly seeking for work, ewnre rnnBd
" because they were being sent where
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-16
EASTON.
BAPTIST CHURCH AFFAIRS,

Kew r. T. Braman preached in the
Baptist church. last Sunday, for the frs
time in three weeks, the heavy storms
having prevented people from getting
out before this.
| The work on the Baptist church and
parsonage has been completed at an ex.
pense OF $l54.52. These repairs have
oeen much needed for some time and it is
| a matter OF mutual coneratuiation tn
the members of the church that thew
have been at last completed. Mcclellan
Brothers, who did the work, have accom-
piished everything in their usual excel
lent manner and at a moderate price
The weather vane, which was broken in
the blizzard nearly IL wears ago, has
been, repaired and it puts finishing
touch to the work.
The meeting of the society connected
with the Baptist church will be held on
Saturday, December "a, at 80 D. M
As considerable business il likely To he
done and the course of action for the
church for the next year discussed, it ia
hoped that all interested In the welfare
Of the church will make an effort to be
present.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AFFAIRS.
AT the Congregational church, SUNDAY
morning, the congregation were favor
ed with solo by Miss Aver.
Inc Endeavor prayer meeting, last
Sunday, was lead by Mrs Guernsey.
The topic was "Minor Virtues.n
Mrs John Wheeler has so far recover
ed from her late illness as to be able to
leave the hospital and is staying for
time with friends in Bridgeport, but ex-
poets TO return home soon. MRS Wheel
er wishes through the columns Of TIE
BEE to express her thanks to the friends
who have SO kindly remembered her
during her sickness.
Theodore Butler and Melvin Brown
have been staying at Hanf0rd Lyons.
Mrs John Candee and daughter, Flor
ence, have recently visited their cousin.
Miss Ella Beach of Bridgeport.
John Stroud, who has been working
Tor Mallutt Sanford for several years,
has returned to his home in North Caro-
lima.
Mrs Clarissa Sanford has returned
from visiting her niece, Mrs Charles
Bradley Of Radding.
Miss Rosa Spencer OF Manchester.
n H. visiting her mother, Mrs Mary
Spencer.
james Tnrnev Of Manchester, N. HI.
Il visiting his sister, Mrs Ed wards.
There II . report that there is to be q |
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-16
soUTHBURY.

TOWN AND PERSONAL AFFAIRS.
Miss Stymas is entertaining her friend.
Miss Cora Smith.
Alanson Bennett has another addition
to his family.
Work on the telephone line through
here has been suspended for a few DAYS
on account of the snow drifts.
Mr. and Mrs Willis Barlow are rejoicing
in the birth OF son.
The sale and supper at the Methodist
church was well attended. The receipts
were nearly $50.
futile and Dascum seem to be doing a
rushing business shoeing horses. It is
good weather for blacksmiths. They
are splendid workmen.
A large flock OF wild geese passed over
on Monday on their way south.
Mrs M. s. Atwood spent Thanksgiving
with her daughter in Watertown.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-16
TOWN AND PERSONAL BRIEFS.

TOWN AND PERSONAL BRIEFS.
One of the best equipped blacksmith
shops in this section is that of John T.
Basham at the Center, the old Smith
stand. Mr. Basham, who has conducted
the shop since the death of c. B. Smith.
has lately bought them of III. N. Smith.
and made extensive repairs. New roofs
have been placed on the shops and other
repairs made. MIR Basham has a com
plete force Of workmen in George W.
Stuart, Qately removed here from Dam
bury,) William Dooley and r. B. Ster-
ling. Work is turned out with thorough
ness and dispatch at this shop.
DR. Bristol has been treating with sue
cess number OF chronic CAGES, and has
been able to give relief where certain old
school doctors have failed.
George Griswold will take possession
OF his new home, the Kingston place, on
Or about March l. There are 40 acres of
land, and Mr. GriswoId is looking forward
to the occupation of his new home with
pleasure.
Miss Mcleod of Windsor passed Sun
| day with Miss Bella Griswold.
j. w. Beers, an esteemed resident OF
the north part of the town, is handling
as usual large quantities of fine butter
buckwheat flour, honey, etc. He makes
regular trips through Watertown,
Middlebury, Prospect and other towns,
and is known for the fine quality OF goods
he carries and honest dealing.
W. D. Munson has been on the sick
list, but is better.
e. Richardson at the Center has
| been devoting his spare time to the man.
ufacture of double and single wood shod
sleds. He has now completed a double
and q single sled, which he will sell at
reasonable figures.
Dwight NJ. Atwood, one of the most
enterprising ia rmers of the town, has
just unloaded two cars of grain at South
ford.
Mrs Lewis Baldwin was SO unfortunate
as to have horse die, last week. = .
The annual meeting of the Ecclesiasti-
cal society met at the Congregational
church ON Wednesday, the 7th.
Mr. and Mrs Ellis have gone to STRAIT
ford to spend the winter with their
daughter.
Mrs Willard Of Cornwall Bridge has
been spending little time with her
mother, Mrs Lewis Baldwin.
The early and unexpected coming OF
the blizzard found number OF farmers
quite unprepared. One reports his corn
was not entirely harvested. Another
cleared the snow and pulled So bushels
OF turnips out of the ground. Another
reports that his turnips are not YET gath.
cred.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-16
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The Newtown bee., 1898-12-16

Co., are to erect poles and wires over
strorgtown hill to southbury, to connect
with Newtown.
Oracle Strong has been very aick with
sore throat.
Garlick q Son butchered another fine
pofker, Monday morning, making four
thus far this season.
No good travelling Of any description
since the blizzard.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-16

THE NEW RESIDENCE OF HARRIS WHITE.
MORE.
WORK ON the summer residence of
Harris Whittemore is now being pushed
with all possible speed by the Contract,
ors' Tracy Brothers of Waterbury. The
aouse is located on the Hill east of that
OF his father, Hon j. FL. Whittemore
The house will be 3ex77, with a piazza
along the entire front, from which q
magnificent view of the lake is obtained
The work on the house is in charge of
W. IL. Strickland, one of the Tracy
Brothers. hustling foremen. He is max
Ing his headquarters, while here, with
George w. Wallace at the lake. All the
work on the house is to be of first class
material, and Mr. Whittemore will have
one OF the most attractive country
seats to be found in the state.