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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
BoUTELLE's RELIEF BILL.
Provides for IL Months Pay to Heirs
of Names Victims.

Washington, Feb Representative
BOutelle of Maine, chairman of the
house committee on naval affairs, has
introduced bill providing for the re-
lief of the victims of the United States
battIeship Maine. 1t follows generally
the lines of the Samoan relief bill of
1890, and is the result of several days
conference in committee and embOdies
the view of the administrati ton.
Chairman Boutelle had a conference
with President Mckinley at which he
went over with him the proposed legis-
latiOn and later submitted the measure
at an informal meeting of some of the
committee.
It will be referred back to the COM
mittee, Immediately acted upon there,
and its passage by congress expedited
The bill provides for the payment of II
months sea pay to the widow, child or
children, or if there be none such, to
the parent or parents, or if neither of
these TO the brothers and sisters of each
OF those killed in the Maine disaster. In
addition the legal heirs of each of
the victims shall receive any. arrears
of pay due at the time of death.
It is provided, also, that any alott-
ments previously made by any of the
deceased in favor of any relatives Of the
degrees mentioned shall be continued
for three months, the amounts so paid
to be deducted from the II months pay
otherwise allowed.
Claims for the relief thus provided
must be filed with the secretary of the
navy NAlAlu l"O years AAOAll tAAC Ne~NO
Of the passage of the bill, and it is pro-
Vided further that such relief shall be
accepted in full compensation and sat
isfaction of any and all claims on the
part of the beneficiaries on account of
loss or death through the destruction Of
the Maine.
The bill also appropriates $4,000 for
the removal so far as practicable, and
burial in the United States cemetery at
Arlington, of the remains of the vic
TINS with a further provision that rel
atives of any of such deceased may re
quire the remains to be conveyed to
their homes within the United States
at government expense for burial The
removal of any body is made subject to
the discretion of the secretary of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
THE MINNEAPOLIS FLOATS.
The Big Armored Cruiser is Taken
Out of the Dock.

Philadelphia, Feb. 25.-The United
States cruiser Minneapolis was sue
cessfuIly foated out of the dry dock at
the League island navy yard at high
tide yesterday afternoon. The floating
of the cruiser was Witnessed by nearly
a thousand people.
The Minneapolis has been in dry dock
since last December, partly to avoid
the ice in the river and also to have
necessary repairs made to her bottom
The schoolship Saratoga Will be placed
in dry dock for repairs.
Notwithstanding all reports to the
contrary, there is no unusual activity
at the yard beyond the extensive i'm
provements that are being made to the
back channel which is 10 be used as
fresh water basin for vessels of the
navy. The receiving ship Richmond is
besieged daily by applicants for enlist
ment but very few are now being taken.
Besides the Minneapolis there are at
League island the cruiser Columbia.
the monitor Miantonomah and the ram
Katahdin. all out of commission at
present. There are also eight old mon
itors al the navy yard, all of them rel
les of the civil war, but which could be
fitted up quickly in case they were
needed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
WHAT JOE THOUGHT OF
Captain Waters 'EMakes Up' a
Beautiful and Patriotic
Verse.

Captain Joseph G. Waters. of this
city, VIII deliver the address at the
eleventh annual reunion of the Bourbon
County EX-PrisOners' of War associa-
ton to be held at Fort Scott, Saturday.
March ,. The announcement sent out
contains the programme and under Mr..
Waters name, the following compli-
mentary note; Than whom no more
eloquent or patriotic speaker is within
the confines of our state
Captain Waters said today: That
pleased me immensely when I read it.
II IS the first compliment of the kind I
ever got 1 viii have to dash them out
something good. By the way. today as
walked over to the court house
made up the following rhyme which
think III open my address with before
the eX-prlsOners and their friends:
Some must wait and some must care.
And some must be a signing
Some must do and some must dare.
And some be hurt to dying
To keep the starry banner where
The world shall see it flying"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
BENEFIT FOR THEIR FAMILIES
Boxos Sell as High as $500 Each at
the Metropolitan.

New York. Feb. 25-A thousand repre-
sentative people gathered at the Metro
politan Opera house to bid for the boxes
and the seats for the performance on
Sunday night for the benefit of the fami-
lies of the sailors and marines who lost
their lives on the battleship Maine
Chauncey NJ. DepeW made a speech pre-
viOus to the sale in which he said:
1t is many years since the country
stood in the shadow of a crisis so over
whelming as the present We stand in
the attitude Of saying to the PRESIDENT
We wish you fearlesSIy and without IA
vor to friend or foe to examine into and
tell US what caused the death of these
seamen, our brothers, Our great ship
and property. If called upon, everyone on
board was ready to lay down his life
The sale Melted s. 916- All of the par
tere boxes were sold at prices ranging
from $500 20 $50. Among the purchasers
were- Richard Croker. $50: Lillian Rus
sell. 500; Stewart II. Brice, 500; Maurice
Grau. two boxes, 500 each; August Bel
mont 500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
DENY THEY RAN AWAY.
Passengers From Havana Say They
Were Not Advised to Leave

Jacksonville. Fla, Feb. Pa special
to the Times-Union and Citizen from
Tampa. Fla, says:
The United States cruiser Montgomery,
which arrived at Port Tampa yesterday
remained ct the coal docks all day taking
on coal. getting over $50 tons One OF
her officers said last night that the snip
would sail for Key West today unless
otherwise ordered. The revenue cutter
Forward sailed last night for Key West
after taking on a full supply of proVls-
ions at Port Tampa The Plant steam
shin OIivette arrived in the afternoon
from Havana and a number of passengers
from that city said the report to the ef-
feet that Americans had been advised by
General Lee to leave the city was abso-
Iutely false: that the city was quiet ana
no one expressed uneasy fears for their
safety
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
THREE NEW wARsH1Ps
Spain is Seeking, and a Cruiser VIII
Be Built at Once

Madrid. Feb. 25.-The Spanish gov
eminent has ordered a cruiser of mod
crate size and power to be laid down at
once in me dock ward at Cadiz The di-
mansions of the vessel are as follows;
Length over all, 2S9 feet; extreme
beam. 80 feet; displacement, 1000
tons She has unusual armor protec-
ton for a ship of her size, carrying on
her protective deck eight-tenths of an
inch. at the water line 80 inches. ex-
cent on the wake OF the machinery and
maya zines, where this viii be increased
tC inches.
The armament consists of four Sc
inch rapid-fire breech-loading steel ri
fes. of four four-inch breech-loading
rapid-fire steel rifles on the Hontoria
principle. and four 3.3-inch Nordenfelt
rand fire pieces. She is also furnished
with two torpedo tubes
The designed speed is 20 knots an
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
HsGSSa M=@ %
N%S egS -


In consumption beware of cough mix
lures and Prescriptions that contain
opium. Opium PARALLELS the nerves,
and gives the comma bacillus a good
chance to destroy the lungs. It IS
always fatal. Brazilian Balm does not
contain a trace of any opiate, but stimu-
1ates the nerves with new life and power
DESTROYS the nicrobe, and restores all
that is left of the diseased lungs to
sound and healthy state which no other
remedy has ever been known to accom-
Dlish.
Sold by druggists A J. Arnold &
Son, wholesale agents. Topeka Kan,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
NO INTERNAL EXPLOSION.
With the Present System of Discipline
Tt is Impossible.

Tacoma, Wash. Feb. 25.-Commander
Cosgrove at Boston. wired to Portland
last night to John Dennis, late acting
signal quartermaster on the MOntgom-
ery, to report at Boston as soon as pos
sible Mr.. Dennis has just finished a
twertv wears service and was at Port
land on a vacation Mr.. Dennis is OF
the opinion that an internal explosion
on the Maine, with the present system
of discipline was impossible
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
FOR TRANSPORTING TROOPS.
The Government Making Inquiries
About River Steamboats,.

Cincinnati, Feb. 25.-wharfmaster
Robert Schmidt received a telegram
from the war department at Washing
ton today as to the packets and tow
boats arriving and leaving this harbor
The message asks that the names of all
boats entering and leaving be forward
ed together with the names of the COM
panies to which said boats belong.
They also ask for the amount of ton
age and the number Of passengers each
boat would be able TO carry; the rates
for freight and also passenger rates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
SHAKE THEIR FISTS
At the Flag Hanging Above the hulk
of the Maine.

New York. Feb 25.-Passengers on the
steamship COncho, that has just arriv-
the Maine was hOrrifying from the ev-
idence the wreckage bore of the power
of the explosion and the carnage
wrought. BuzZards hung about the
wreck, the Spanish officers making no
effort to drive them away, though their
presence was sickeningly offensive
Spaniards who rowed about in boats
did not conceal their satisfaction at the
American warship's fate and sometimes
were seen shaking their fists al the flag
that hung at half mast above the hulk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
WOULDN'T THINK OF IT.
Spanish Statesmen Scout the idea of
Selling Cuba

London Feb. 25.-The Madrid cores
pOndent of the Standard says:
Spanish statesmen of every shade OF
opinion are simply amazed and indig-
nant at the idea that Spain would ever
consent to sell Cuba. The suggestion
would expose the monarchy to an ir-
resistible movement Of popular feeling,
shared by the army and navy.
From a hnancier's point OF view it is
equally impossible, because the price
suggested would not half cover the Gu
ban debt which is almost entirely held
by Standards
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
NOT ON HIS ROAD.
officer of the Seaboard Line Denies a
Rumor.

Norfolk. Va, Feb. 25.-The rumor that
the government is securing from rail-
way companies estimates Of their ca
racitv for moving troops and munitions
of war between Atlantic and Gulf ports
and the interior is officially denied by
Vice President St. John of the seabCard
line. whose road was mentioned in the
reports. Mr.. St John said today that
he is ignorant OF any such move on the
part of the war department and as to
contracts for moving troops, he had
heard nothing of them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
PROVEN.
Continued from First Page.)

day received from Washington his COM
mission as rear admiral His official
rank up to today was that of commo-
dOre- Recruiting was continued today
on the receiving ship Vermont.
Up to today only 45 men had been ac-
cepted- About 1,500 would be volun-
teers had visited the Vermont since the
recruiting began last Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
GETTING PARTICULAR.
Nobody Allowed to Land at Sandy
Hook Without Official Permission.

New York, Feb. 25.-The captain OF
the steamer Strathlyon which is lying
in the lower bay awaiting orders left
his vessel in a small boat this forenoon
to go to the telegraph Office at Sandy
Hook but was not allowed to land, IN
der orders of Col Ludlow, cOmmandant
there. prohibiting any one landing at
sandy Hook without his written per-
mission
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
THE KLONDIKE FLEET.
Returning Steamer Met pa Vessels
Bound for SkaguaY.

Port Townsend. Wash. Feb. 25-The
steamer Pioneer with the bark Colorado.
returned al midnight from Ska guay. The
Pioneers officers report that both Dyea
and Slzaguay are lively but law-abiding.
Captain Nelson says that, while thous-
ands Of people are landing at Dyea. the
population does not appear TO materially
increase. as the majority of those land
ing there are destined for interior Alaska
and are pushing forward with little de-
lay
Both the Chilkoot and White passes are
reported in good condition
ON the way down the Pioneer passed q
different vessels en- route 10 Alaska. all
crowded with passengers and freight. The
Pioneer experienced the worst weather
that has prevailed in the north Pacific
for many years. continuous high wind
and blLnoinE snow st0lms prevailing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
FIRsT PENsIoN CLAIM.
Mother of Coal Passer on the Maine
Asks for Pension.

Washington. Feb 25-Mrs. Harriet
Adams. of this city, the dependent
mother of J. T. Adams, a coal passer
who lost his life on the Maine. fled an
application today for a pension. This
is the first pension claim filed in con-
nection with the loss of life on the YES
sell
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
ENLIsTING COWBOYS.
A Regiment is Being Formed in
South Dakota

Sioux Falls, S. D, Feb. 25.-Col. Sheaf
commanding officer of the South Da-
kota National Guard. is recruiting
regiment of cowboys for service against
Spain
Col Sheaf says that these men are
the hardest on earth. They are Injured
to hardships and have fought the
Sioux Indians. He believes that if they
are turned loose against the Spaniards
in Cuba they can do their full share
of hard fighting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
CALLED TO WASHINGTON.
Commander of Connecticut Naval
Battalion is Summoned.

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 25.-In re-
Spouse from orders from the secretary
of the navy, z. G.. auckland. who COM
mands the naval battalion of COnnecti-
cut, left for Washington last night. The
order received read as follows: Com
fnander auckland, of the Wyandotte.
will report to the navy department at
Washington on Friday
Although nothing definite as to the
import of Mr.. Buckland's summons to
Washington is known, it is thought he
is to receive instructions about getting
his men ready for service at short no
tice if necessity arises.
ACTIVITY AT FIT. MCPHERSON.
Troops Secretly Preparing to Move to
Key West on Short Notice.
Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 25.-Activity has
never been so great at Fit. Mcpherson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
NEEDS DIs1NFECrING.
Captain Sigsbee Calls Attention to
Danger in Maine Wreckage.

Washington. Feb z5.-Captain Sigsbee
has telegraphed from Havana as follows
Long Secretary OF the Navy Wreck
i-g rrg Right Arm arrived Much en-
numbering metal must be blasted ava =
IN detail. Navy divers down aft seven
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-25
A LITTLE COTTAGE ORGAN.
Sets the People of Grigsby Station by
the Ears.

W hen James WhitComb Riley wrote
Back to Grigsby Station he had no
thought OF Grigsby station, Scott coun-
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CONTINUED on Sixth Page.)
The Green Forest tribune., 1898-06-02
War Correspondence.

CHIcKAMAUaA. Ga., May 28.- Since writing last week, have, at Uncle Sam's request, emigrated some 500 miles, and am now en- camped on the spot where one of the bloodest battles of the civil war was fought.
 There is no use of trying to dis cribe this battle field as every school boy and girl have read about the fearful carnage of Chicka- mauga.
 Orders for the first regiment to move were received last Tuesday morning, but stakes were not pull- ed until Wednesday afternoon on account of the Railway Go. not having received the necessary cars for transportation, fl cars being needed.
 Little Rock gave us quite "send off" The ladies filled our haver- sacks with fine edibles which were relished and highly appreciated by the boys.
 The regiment was divided into three sections, and we left Little Rock at 6:30 oyer the Missouri Pacific for Memphis. Here we transferred to the Memphis & Charleston. This route carried us through the states of Tenn essee. Mississippi, Alabama and into Geor- gia. We passed through such hls- toric places as Corrinth, Iuka and Chattanooga and had a good view of Lookout Mountain. It seemed like we were on one solid battle field after crossing the Mississippi river.
 Chickamauga is desir ble place. I am we'll pleased here. Itis eight miles from Chattanooga, and right on top of mountain. The water is good. The sur face is level and thickly covered with tall trees.
 l am suffering somewhat with my arm, caused by vaccination. 1t is swollen to twice it's natural size, and gives me severe pain.
 There is now 52,000 soldiers encamped here, and on an average of 2,000 arriving daily.
 Hoping that I will be able to write THE TRIBUNE readers le tier from Cuba next week, 1 am,
 Yours truly,
 M. B. RUSSELL.
The Green Forest tribune., 1898-06-02
The A. F. A. Meeting.

The 26th annual meeting of the Arkansas Press Association was held in Eureka Springs last week in connection with the meetings of the associations of Missouri and Texas.
 The meeting this year was an unusually pleasant one. The three days meeting was devoted to the discussion of subjects pertaining to country journalism, and much good was undoubtedly accomplish ed In the newspaper field, as well as Tn all others, there is always something yet to learn. In fact, there is broader field for the coun. try editor than there IS in nearly any other profession, and a general exchange of ideas among the edi- tors of the State can but result very proftably to all. Many good things were caught from our breth- ren of Missouri and Texas, who rank not far behind the editors of Arkansas.
 Tho citizens of the "Clty of Magic Waters" did their part well in the way of entertaining the dis tinguished visitors. A carriage drive over the city, grand ball at the auditorium and a banquet at the Crescent Hotel are among the many entertaining features tender. ed the associations.
The Green Forest tribune., 1898-06-02
Natures Remedy.

Mrs. M. A. Russell of Green For est, Ark is the representative for this section of the remedy winch has been startling the people ot tho east and west recently-Vitae Ore. This new medicine, fresh from Natures store-house, and hence free from all noxious drugs, or hurttul compounds, is represent ed as being the means of accom- plishing some wonderful clres, when all other means have failed, and it's claims are certainly worthy the consideration of the afflicted, It cures Bright's Disease, Rheuma tism, Bronchitis. Catarrh, Dyspep- sia and Female Complaints of all kinds. Mrs. Russell is prepared to prove it's claims before you buy, See her.
 Whooping cough is the mos, distressing malady; but it's dura tion can be cut short by the use ot One Minute Cough Cure, which is also the best known remedy for croup and all lung and bronchial troubles. J. E. Harbert.
The Green Forest tribune., 1898-06-02
Among the Teachers.

Will New has the Grim school
 Gallo Enix will teach five months at Coin.
 Luther Callen has tho school at Cold Water.
 Bryant Coxsey has the New Home school.
 E. E. Wade will teach the school at Oak Grove.
 Prof. H. H. Davis will teach tho McKennon school.
 Oscar Miller will teach at the Ward school house.
 Miss Lillie Stroud has secured the Zion Hill school.
 Miss Della Carmack will teach the Hottentot school,
 Newt Farris will teach at Wright's chappel near Carrollton.
 Prof. Bankinship will assist in the Normal at Carrollton.
 Burr Murchison has the school Tn the Tanning district.
 Frank Walker has school near his home on Kings River.
 Mis- Eva Norris will teach her first school in the Orrell district.
 Miss Lucy Bartlett has been em- ployed to teach in the Head dis. trict.
 Miss Ruth Callen will teach at the Husk school house near Oak Grove.
 Miss Lora Smith has three months school in the Brawley district.
 Miss Minnie Morris will teach at the Braswell Springs again this year.
 T. o. Roberts has secured the Rule school and will begin teach. ing July II.
The Green Forest tribune., 1898-06-02
DECORATION DAY.

1 Decoration Day was quite ap. propriately observed in Green For. est Monday. Although no exten. sive preparations had been made, the exercises wero very impressive and fairly we'll attended.
 At 10 o'clock a procession was formed on the square and marched to the Pickens cemetery where appropriate speeches were made by A. J. Russell, F. 0. Butt, E. s. Foreman and w. c. Russell, after which the graves of the soldiers of both the Blue and the Gray were almost covered with beautiful, fragrant flowers and emblamatic flags. The little boys and girls who strewed the flowers, did thelr part we'll.
 Each returning year brings to the men who fought the battles of their country, fresh and deserved tributes of eloquence from each memorial day speaker. And just tributes, too. Such memories are mingled with sorrow and pleasant ness. They can recall when, thir- ty-fve years ago, they, in the bloom of manhood, rendered their service for the defense of their country; giving up positions, homes, prosperity, and bright prospects for hardships, privations, marches, and imprisonments. All these the orator recalls, but he cannot paint them as they were-no words can describe them. The boys who, in '6l, gave up education and home and bright prospects, arc getting old and gray; but time adds to our respect and admiration for them. They are aged and their once pow erful frames are racked with dis ease, and soon the last will have passed away. Pay tribute to the living and the dead. It is an honor to do so. A new gene1 ation has grown up ana new soldier boys are stepping to the front and filling the ranks vacated by the boys of 1861, While the nation mourns the loss of It's noble boys of '6l, it also mourns the loss of the gallant crew who went down with the Maine. It is to be regretted that some of our boys sleep upon Cuban soll, but in time to come loving hands upon that island will decorate their resting places with tropical flowers and the American flag. Ere many years pass there may be addition al graves filled from the ranks of the boys who are bound for Cuba and the Philippines. But God be with them and guide their foot. stops.
The Green Forest tribune., 1898-06-02
Republican Township Convention.

A convention ot the Republicans of Hickory township is hereby called to meet in Green Forest on Friday, June 10, 1898, 2 p. m, to elect eight delegates to the county convention which convenes at Berryville on Saturday, June II ;, 1898, Il a. m., for the purpose of nominating candidates for county officers; to elect five delegates to the State convention, and sucn oth- CT business as may come before the convention. This June l, 1898.
 Jno. A. BUELL.,
 Com mitteeman.
The Green Forest tribune., 1898-06-02
The latest war news on sale at THE TRIBUNE office.

The latest war news on sale at THE TRIBUNE office
 Wirt Anderson, who has been been living for some years past in Arizona, has returned. Arkansas is good enough for him.
 The familiar countenance of A. Winkle of Raum was seen on our streets Monday. Mir Wlnkle says crops look fine in his part.
 w. R. Sneed & Co.,, as we'll as the postmasters between Green Forest and Harrison, are worry. ing over the miscarriage of letter containing thousand dollars ia checks, addressed to the Boone County Bank.
 Children like, it saves theIr lives. We mean One Minute Cough Cure, the infallible remedy for coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, grip and all throat and lung troubles.
 J. B. Harbert.
 Twenty five years make gener- ation. That is how 'ong Adolph Fisher of Huntsville, O., suffered from piles. He was cured by using three boxes of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. J. E. Harbert.