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La Junta tribune., 1898-04-27
On the Accredited List.

The Board OF Directors OF School
District No. IL have been notified
by James II. Baker, President of
the University of Colorado, that
the La Junta High School has been
placed on the accredited list, which
enables graduates to enter the Uni
versity OF Colorado without taking
a preliminary examination. This
fact speaks volumes of the efficiency
and grade work of our local high
school Following is the letter:
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO,
BOULDER, Colo, April I9, '9S.
To tie Board ef Directors, La
/unfa, Coio..
GENTLEMEN:-I am glad to an
nounce that at a recent meeting of
the college faculty in the Univer-
sity Of Colorado your high school
was placed on the accredited list
for the Latin Scientific course. Our
representatives, who have visited
your high school recently, speak
highly Of its grades of work.
Very truly,
AMEs BAKER,
President.
La Junta tribune., 1898-04-27

discovery of modern years has been
of greater benefit to mankind than
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrh9a Remedy, or has done
more to relieve pain and suffering.
]. w. Vaughn, of Oakton, KY,
says: 81 have used Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and DiarrbGa Rem
edy in my family for several years,
and find it to be the best medicine
ever used for cramps for cramps
in the stomach and bowels. For
sale at the Palace drug store.
Now is the time to buy crockery.
Thompson is closing out five differ
ent decorated patterns at big dis
count.
La Junta tribune., 1898-04-27
on TO cvMi
Are You Resdy to Answer the Expected
Call Of Our Government For
400, 600 Volunteers.

These men will face greater dan
ger than Spanish bullets. Cuba
has an unhealthy climate, which
none but hardy, vigorous bodies
can resist.
You may be one Of that splendid
army; hence, if you wish to avoid
a miserable record of sickness, or
possibly worse, you should at once
put your system in condition to
withstand the baneful Cuban eli
mate. II your digestion is dis
turbed, blood impure, bowels ir-
regular or you have malarial germs
in your system. take liberal and
frequent doses OF Prickly Ash Bit
ters; it is the greatest system regu-
lator and blood purifier on earth.
1t cleanses the bowels, cures con-
stipation, relieves indigestion vital
ICES the blood, strengthens the
kidneys, liver, stomach and bowels.
Its marvellous purifying and
Strengthening properties will SO
fortify the body that it will be
proof against the germs Of yellow
fever, malaria or cholera. In short,
it keeps the system in perfect
order. Put bottle in your KNAPP
sack.
La Junta tribune., 1898-04-27
Melon Growers. Notice.

A meeting of the Rocky Ford
Melon Growers Association will
be held on Saturday, goth inst, at
10 a. m, in Rocky Ford. The OBJ
jects are to pass on some import
ant amendments to the bylaws.
election Of one director, general
information and other important
business. A large attendance is
requested. G. w. SwINK,
President.
La Junta tribune., 1898-04-27
people will have nothing else. For
sale at the Palace drug store.

people will have nothing else. For
sale at the Palace drug store.
Patent carpet exhibitor at Stark's
displays a carpeted room forty feet
square.
A fresh invoice OF celebrated
Heinz goods consisting OF pickles,
salads, etc, just in at Hecox.
Grace SchroH is home from La
Junta and now looks upon herself
as an accomplished traveller.
Syracuse News.
Miss Lizzie Riley, of Syracuse.
Kan., came in on No. 5 yesterday
morning and visited friends for a
few hours while on her way to
Pueblo.
Sheriff Barr left yesterday morn
ing for Canon City with George
Brookes, the colored man who
was sentenced to the penitentiary
for seven years for stabbing Mar.
tin II. Dice, a Santa Fe brakeman.
The Presbyterian ladies have ar
ranged for series of Io-cen,
luncheons and teas. The first oi
these social events will occur at
the home OF A. A. Frost, on Cim-
maron avenue, Thursday, April IS,
from 3 till S o'clock. All are cor
daily invited.
Two women, accompanied by
several children, arrived in this
city from the east Monday night in
destitute circumstances. They ap.
piled to the city officials for assist
ance, which was refused. Marshal
Nixon took up a collection Tor
them and secured enough to pur-
chase tickets to Pueblo and sent
them on their way rejoicing.
Mrs. A. Inveen, residing at 72o
Henry street, Alton, III, suffered
with sciatic rheumatism for over
eight months. She doctored for II
nearly the whole Of this time, using
various remedies recommended by
friends, and was treated by the
physicians, but received no relief.
She then used one and half bot
ties of Chamberlain's Pain Balm,
which effected complete cure.
This is published at her request,
as she wants others similarly aftlict-
ed to know what cured her. The
IS and SO cent sizes for sale at the
Palace drug store.
La Junta tribune., 1898-04-27

There was cutting scrapea the
Mint saloon corner Monday after
noon, in which an employe of Nc
Mems brickyard was slashed by .
hobo, receiving ; cut across the
upper lip and left shoulder. The
hobo was arrested by Marsh: l
Nixon and is now in the county
jail.
La Junta tribune., 1898-04-27
mesIee 70 llslea erosers.

THE BOOKsOPT ROCKY FORD NEL0N
Orowen' Association viii BE- closed on
May ist and no nsw nsmbers can b rscoived
The sSippin9 station at swink will b oper.
ated frOn the date Of the 0rst shipment from
any pojnt, notwithstanding my nisrepre0en-
A''on Z II SoAnD or D1..crons.
La Junta tribune., 1898-04-27
p,.eoC,.e,eo 81 esetnseshle.

NOTICE 70 HRRBnY GIVEN THAT THE
~ unAsFs1gse1. laeeay e9s9f business nnasr
by mutual oous sSns. diesolv rid passpssship-
All ncooants du0 eal4 1rm are 10 b. Paid to
ness. ~ aI dsAee u n nrn wfu - paSd ~
- - = LoUm & Tm11o,
~ 1ur.A. Arsl !. ~
La Junta tribune., 1898-04-27

Americans are the most inventive
people on earth. To them have
been issued nearly 600, 900 patents,
or more than one-third of all the
patents issued in the world. No
La Junta tribune., 1898-04-27
seyeny. NINTH AnnwEasAxv.
The 0ad Fellows Celebrated Their
Natal Day In u Jvnts Yesterday.

The seventy-ninth anniversary
Of the l. 0. o. F. was celebrated
in La Junsa yesterday in coujunc-
ton with the seventh annual meet
ing OF the Arkansas Valley Anni-
versary Association. Two hum
dred and seventy-hve delegates
from Trinidad, Rocky Ford, Las
Animas, Lamar and other towns in
the valley were present including
the Patriarchs Militant Canton
No. lS, OF Trinidad, in gorgeous
gold lace uniforms. A prelimin-
AIRY meeting was held at the /. o.
o. F. Hall at IL o'clock, after
which the assembled lodges march
ed in body to the Harvey House
where an sumptuous banquet was
served.
The officers OF the Arkansas Val
ley Anniversary Association are as
follows: President, S. b. Miller;
secretary, w. II. Dunbar; treas
urer, ]. w. Douthitt. Reception
committee, Mrs. Jennie Ferrell,
Mrs. Sarah Walker. Mrs. Susie
Folwell, Mr.. L. Z. Whistler. Mr..
]. F. Everett, MIR. w. S. Turley.
Following was the programme
for the afternoon, which occurred
tn<, l,ta t,x -n.,-. - .a 1,,,,r
La Junta tribune., 1898-04-27
An Opportunity for the Churches.
LA JUNTA, Colo, April IS, '9'

LA JUNTA, Colo, April IS, '9S.
To Whom II Nay Coneern:
This is to certify that l have
guaranteed Mr.. Daniel that the
above company will give the finest
and most enjoyable musical ever
given in La Junta or allow all the
receipts to be donated to the poor
est church in the city. Sincerely,
Z. H. PURCELL,
Proprietor Schuberts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-09

;ers in Thorn's Hall last evening WV"
about twenty members present A..
President Wood called the meeuhs W
order 49,.
The club resolved to get down 10 the
urgent business on hand. as soon as
possible and go dispensed with the reau-
ing Of the minutes
A resolution. the substance OF when
has been a matter OF general comment
I'm jefferson Ward politics since the eiec-
ton OF the new council was brought up.
This resolution was TO the effect that tne
aldermen and councilmen be petitioned
not 10 support Mr.. c. V. Meredith Ior
the Office of City Attorney at the COM
inc caucus OF aldermen and councilmen.
DISCUSSED AT LENGTH.
An active discussion was begun lmme-
diately upon this resolution, when was
cut short by the proposition that tne
executive committee OF the club. take the
matter and consider II IN executive ses-
sion. The executive committee wnlcn
was present almost in its entirety ana
which composed almost the entire at
tendance jumped at this opportunity ana
an executive session of the executive
committee was thereupon ordered. Ihe
resolution passed quite handily
IL was understood that the club would
develop an opposition to Mr.. l.. {. Flae'
who II IS said was running In opposi-
tlon 10 one OF the clubs members is
secretary. Mr.. Taylor, but no concerted
action was taken on the matter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-09
WILL RECEIVE
OFFICIAL NOTICE.
The President Takes Action on the
Affair of HobsOn and Comrades.

WASHINGTON, June S--The President
has directed Admiral Sampson TO for
ward a detailed report OF the gallant ac-
ton OF Lieutenant Richmond pearson
Hobson at Santiago. and as soon as that
IS received will send d special message
to Congress recognizing the heroism dis
PLAYED not only by Hobson, but by the
men who accompanied him on the Merri-
mac.
The order for a fun report is already
on the way the President feeling II best
TO wait official adyices before taking the
action ne now conten plates.
What will be recommended for HoDson
and his crew Is not certain now, but
there will be probably a resolution. for a
vote Of thanks specifically naming Hob
son. though probably not naming the
men,
WILL RECEIVE MEDALS.
Medals OF honor. 1t is expected by those
who have talked with the President on
the subjecrkwi be struck on for the
little band ofmen and promotion OF some
sort Is I'm store for all of them
II will take some days for Admiral
SAMPSON to get his report here, but
probably some time next week message
signalizing the Merrimac incident viii be
sent to Congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-09
ALL QUIET AT CARDENAS.
The Gunboat Leyden Stirs Up Things
When She Gets Chapce.

KEY WEST, FLA. June San aux
iliary guubOat. which arrived here TINS
morning from Cardcnas. reports all quiet
there, except that the auxiliary gunDoat
Leyden il making things very lively Tor
the SDaniards by blazing away at them
whenever she sees a movement on the
Spanish gunbOats or on the deIenslNe
works at Cardenas.
The British collier Roath. sister snip
OF the RestOrmel was held up on June
4th by an American gunboat. NOT re-
sDonding promptly 10 "a blank shot, "a SOLD
shot was fired across her. Next day she
was held up by "A second gunboat ana
obeyed Immediately. The Roath was IN
ballast. bound Tor Mobile from San Juan
de Porto Rico. where she had discharged
her cargo OF coal
on June 4th. the steamer Roath inform
ed an auxiliary gunboat of Cardenas that
an American warshiD had captured two
Spanish gunboats two hundred miles east
OF Cardenas and was towing them. Al
terward the auxiliary gunboat sighted at
night an unidentified American warship.
The officer on the bridge said she was
alone. but ether persons on board thought
they saw one small boat I'm tow.
There Is great speculation here as 20
the reported capture. Officers say the
prizes would have arrived II sent here
before this.
The so-called Spanish gunboats. or
"Cannoneers" are old slow tugs CARRYING
one or two guns There are many or
them along the Cuban coast, but they
generally stav close in-shOre.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-09

regular order but withdrew Il tempo
rarlly TO permit the consideration OF a
minor measure.
Mr.. Grosvenor OF Ohio, leader Of the
nnnexatlonists gained recognition and
asked unanimous consent 10 read and
have referred to the Committee on Rules
a resolution providing for giving the Ha-
wailan resolutions precedence over all
other business except conference reports
until disposed Of
Il viii say TO the gentleman quickly
interieted Mr.. Henderson, OF Iowa, n
member OF the Rules Committee THAT
10 Is entirely unnecessary 20 read or pre-
sent TO the House his resolution. lie
has only to deposit It with the clerk
and Al will be referred appropriately.
Il understand" responded Mr.. Gros-
venor. "but / want It made plain that the
resolution has been introduced and sent
to the committee.
II object" cried Mr. Johnson. Of In
diana. and Mr.. Smith Of Michigan, re-
newed his demand for the regular order
and the resolution was forced through
the regular channel
General Grosyenors resolution Is as
follows
Resolved, That Immediately after the
passage OF this resolution, II shall be III
order TO call up the resolution OF IN,
House OF Representatives, No. 25a. JOINT
resolution to provide for anneXing ha-
waiian Islands 10 the United States and
the same shall have precedence over al
other business. other than conference re-
ports. until the same is disposed Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-09
'FR0M SPANISH SOURCES"
The Damage at Santiago was Unim'
uorfant-Batteric Not Injured.

porfant-Batterics Not Injured.
MADRID. June SO A. M.-Dis-
patches received here from Havana from
Spanish sources say the Americans were
again repulsed AT the last bombardmeh'
or Santiago de Cuba.
Continuing these reports assert that
the damage done to the batteries ana
towns rs unimportant- or lis already
repaired." Adding: THE Spanish guns
did not cease to fire an instant during
the fight, and all the batteries are Ia
condition 70 reply TO the enemy hre'
During the second attack Colonel Ordo-
nez was on board the Reina Mercedes
and personally assisted In working her
guns Every one regards Colonel Ordenez
and General Linaros as the heroes Of the
day"
According to official Spanish dispatches
received here. the exact loss OF the Span
iards at Santiago de Cuba on Monday
IS as follows: Land forces, one soldier
killed and five officers wounded, including
Colonel Ordonez. slightly wounded.
Sea forces. the second officer IN COM
mand OF the Reina Mercedes, live sailors
and twenty-nine marines killed and an
officer and eleven sailors wounded.
The official dispatches also say that
man. Of the wounded. including Colonel
ocnez are able to attend 10 their Gu
ties.
II is announced here that the Spanish
steamer Benito has run the blockade OF
Maximillo and arrived at Jamaica
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-09
THE ARMY
HAS LEFT
FOR CUBA
They Sailed From Tampa
Yesterday.
ThcV Will Reach SANTIAGO on
Friday Night.
| WILL LAND ON SATURDAY.
Conveyed by the Indiana
and the Helena.
OLD GLORY OVER SANTIAGO.
The Invading Force Numbers Twenty
Seven Thousand and Consists of
Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and
Signal Corps-A Landing
Should BE Effected With
out Difficulty by Sat
urday Night or
by Monday at
the Very
Latest.
OLD GLORY OVER SANTIAGO.

LONDON, June 9.-The Washington
correspondent OF the Daily Chronicle
with the approval of General Greedy. ca
bles the following:
The army sailed from Tampa at noon
to-day "wednesday. The force numbers
1900 men. composed OF infantry, cav
airy, artillery. engineers and signal
corps.
THE FORCES.
"The infantry consists OF twenty-seven
regiments. sixteen regulars and eleven
volunteers, as follows:
"Of the regular regiments the First.
Second Fourth. sixth, Seventh. Eighth
Ninth, Tenth, Twelfth. Thirteenth, Six
teenth Seventeeth. Twenty-frst, Twenty
second. Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth
OF the volunteer regiments there were
the Seventy-first New York. Thirty-sec-
ond Michigan, First and Fifth Ohio, Sec
ond New York. First District OF Column
bia Fifth Maryland. One Hundred ana
Fifty-seventh Indiana, and the Third
Pennsylvania.
The total infantry force Is q, 900 men.
In addition there are a battalion OF
engineers. a detachment OF the signal
corps. five squadrons OF cavalry. four
batteries OF light artillery, and two bat
;eries OF heavy artillery.
GENERAL sHAFTER COMMANDS.
Genxal Shafter Is in chief command OF
the force which Is conveyed by the bat
tleship Indiana and the gunboat Helena
with the training ship Bancroft as Cen
eral Skaters floating home.
The transports are due at Santiago
Friday night or Saturday morning and
landing will be attempted on Saturday.
This should be effected without dlfficui-
~. and no doubt by Sunday or Monday
at the latest the Stars and Stripes Will
float over Santiago dc Cuba.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-09
CENSUS BILL IS
PASSED BY SENATE
The House Agrees to Further Con-
ference on Sundry Civil Bill.

WASHINGTON. June S-A bill pro-
vidng for the taking Of the twelfth cen
sus was passed by the Senate to-day af-
ter a debate which occupied the greater
part Of three days.
Several weeks ego n census bill was
presented by the committee having the
matter in charge, but the measure was
so unsatisfactory that At was recOmmit-
ted 10 the cOmittee. The bill passed to-
day was In lieu of that which was re-
committed. and, as slightly amended,
received the unanimous support Of the
Senate.
Under II. II h should become a law, a
Director OF Census, an Assistant Direc-
tor, and five expert statisticians will be
appointed Immediately to make prelimi-
nary arrangements fo- the taking OF the
census OF 1900.
A determined effort was made TO pro-
vide that the employees Of the Census
Bureau should be examined and certified
by the Civil Service Commission, but II
failed by vote OF is to 81.
provision was inserted that not
more than two-thirds Of the Supervisors
and enumerators should belong to one
political party
The Senate at 5.35 p. NJ. went into
executive session and then adjourned.
WASHINGTON, June S.-The House to-
day disposed OF the Senate amendment
Of the sundry civil bill and agreed TO
further conference.
The conference report upon the post
Office appropriation bill was adopted
without debate. and the House proceeded
TO consider the bill TO provide for parti-
cipation OF volunteer soldiers in Con-
gressiOnal elections. Adjournment was
taken pending disposal. and 1t will come
up tomorrow.
The session began and ended to-day
with Hawaiian incidents. Mr.. Grosyenor,
(Rep Of Ohio). a leader of the annexa-
tionists. figuring I'm each instance. They
grew out OF the anxiety OF those who
want early consideration, lest the oppose
tion Will win victory and effect undue
delay, II not the defeat Of the resolu-
tions at this session.
Mr.. Grosvenor asked unanimous con-
sent 10 read and have referred to tho
Committee on Rules. a resolution provid-
ing for giving the Hawaiian resolutions
precedence over all other business except
conference reports until disposed Of
Mr. Johnston, (Rep.). objected The
matter VIII come pp again Tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-09
WHAT KIND OF AN ALLlANCE2
Is IL 10 he One for Peace and Harmony
or an Alliance Of JinGocs.

or an Alliance Of JinSocs.
LONDON. June S.-Tht Right Hon. John
Morley GiberaD NJ F., speaking at
Leeds this evening. referring to the re-
cent Birmingham speech of the secretary
OF State for the Colonies, the Right Hon.
Joseph Chamberlin, on the subject OF an
AnglO-Saxon alliance, said that he ala
not believe a word Of all the gloomy
talk about England isolation and threat
ening prospects" unless "a secured an
alliance with Germany or America
"England's 5 naval power is gigantic, her
financial resources and credit are hrmer
than ever" said Mr. Morley. "and the
spirit of her people 10 repel invasion or
protect their rights Is as great as at the
beginning of the century. The whole
country desires more intimate relations
with the United states, an end always
diligently worked for by Lord Salisbury
and Mr. Gladstone. IL Is inconceVaDle'
however. that treaty between Great
Britain and the United states could be
entered upon without taking into consld-
Grafton the Irish vote i'm America. IL the
vote is against the treaty. It Is not the
fault Of the Liberal party
Proceeding to discuss the KIND OF al
Uance intended. Mr.. Morley said IF II IS
an alliance for peace and harmonious CO.
operation for the mutual good, II WILL
indeed. be the dawn Of brighter DAYS
"But is that what IS intended or IS II
70 be an alliance between the jngoes OF
America and the jingoes Of England an
alliance not for peace but for menace
and war?
1--WE shall see. hut I know tens OF
thousands Of the best and wisest men
I'm America believe that hardly any more
inexpressible calamity can befall man.
kind than that "a community as Lincoln
nobly said conceived in freedom ana
de5icafed TO the happiness Of free and
eo,ial men should entanelc themselves in
the unrest OF militaryism which - the
torment and scourge Of the old world
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-09

CAPE HAYTIEN. HAYTT June s.
e1O p. Mt is reported here that
great battle has taken place at Caiman-
era. f. tho bay Of Guantanamo.
At half past five yesterday morning
(Tuesday) FIVE ships OF the Americans
squadron opened a heavy bombardment
OF the forthcations Of the town.
There was perfect han OF bombs in
the bay. striking and demolishing many
houses beyond the fortihcations.
ARTILLERY REPLIES.
90 the Spanish side the artillery re-
piled vigorously. maintaining for some
time a stout resistance. The first from
the warships. however, never slackened
for an instant 1t was regular and care
fully directed, and a great majority OF
the shots proved effective.
The spauiards were forced to abandon
thcir positions on the shore and retreat
10 tho town of Caimanera proper.
IL As supposed that later they fed from
that position also. with the inhabitants
information has reached here that the
Spanish at Santiago and Caimanera are
preparing for a final desperate strussle'
and are determined 20 resist the assaults
az tie Americans to the last eXtfem-
Soy. ,..r,>-
Tho cornn,ander of the district issued
orders Yesterday TO burn Caimanera be-
fore Welding 1t into the hands OF khe
Americans. -
The latter forced the entrance Of the
f,,, 80 Guantanamo. and according to
Tho latest advices from Caimanera, IL was
feared that the Americans would MAKE
an effort TO land forces there this (Wed-
nosday) afternoon. Measures to prevent
This il possible have ben taken by the
Spaniards. an, ..,,..,,-
ing its position. Gable communicate, !,
with cuba, which has been inter- peeS I..e'i
Tor many hours. was partially restored
mis- afternoon. but 20 is still difficult and
precarious. The report Of the lombard
mont al Cainauera came by cable.
CABLES ARE CUT.
Tho honbardmcnt destroyed little
house which sheltered the shore connec-
tion Of the French cable at Caimanera
though whether by the explosion OF
bombs from the water or by explosives
used by a party sent for that purpose IS
not known
srho cables uniting the main cable with
the Office az Caimanera and the town or
Cairnanera with Santiago were cut thus
accounting for the prolonged sosence or IN
tenieence here as to operations IN that
vicinity. II IS also believed that the cable
a. Santiago s. cut. as no direct news
from Santiago has been received at Cape
IIaytien since Monday at midnight.
OPERATORS HAD TO FLEE.
CAPE HAYT1EN. HAYTI. June 6-s15
2 M.-Even before the cables in Guam
.anamo bay had been injured so that
,hev could not be worked. the operators
Al the Caimanera station were forced 10
Zee by the firing Of the American war
ships
I-p 10 this hour 9:l5. there has been no
direct cable communication from SANTA
20 since Monday az midnight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-09
Picked Up at Sea.

BALTIMORE. June S.-Five men were
picked up from off a drifting United
states water tender off Hatteras Monday
and were landed I'm this city to-day Dy
the steamer William Lawrence.
Tbe tender. i'm charge of Quartermaster
Frank O'Neill and four seamen, was be-
ing towed from Norfolk TO Key West by
the steamship Leonidas. She broke loose
during a gale Sunday.
Tho men had plenty Of food on board
the tender and suffered no hardships.
They left tonight for Norfolk.