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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-27
LUCKY WORK ON THIS LINE.

Gymnastics of q Conductor ON . Fourth
Avenue H~alf-and-Half Car.
The cold snap was welcomed by at least one
set OF men in New York. The conductors who
have had charge OF the half-and-half cars on
the Fourth avenue line were ready for zero
weather II necessary. They said that there
wasn't a harder Job In tow than taking care
Of one Of the cars which are half open and half
closed. 4 Newspaper rann rode uptown on enc
Of the cars not long ago and found It an inter
esting experience.
The open end OF the car was ahead and he
had q place Just inside the closed part, so that
he commanded the operations Of tho conductor
In both sections. The car was almost empty
whom 1t started from the bridge. and 1t Allied
slowly but surely. II was . pretty mild day
and the passengers seemed about evenly
divided in taste as to whether they would go
inside or take a seat in the open end. This
made things Just about as lively for the con-
ductor as they could be. First he rushed in
from the back door and grabbed the newspaper
mans fare. Then he scooted back to the rear
platform. pulled q couple OF women aboard and
showed them into the car.
Meanwhile another woman In the open Sec
ton was wildly waving for the conductor to
stop the car. which he finally did and meekly
took a scolding for not doing 1t sooner. He had
swung himself along the side to help tho
woman of and next appeared at the front door
in quest OF the fares OF the two wone he had
helped on. While he was getting these. a man
climbed on in front and the conductor next
SR vase dS Snt to EE ft t saT t thst Il As va as 6 6ifPfbg Ssa
ffg l To s 5nat q Rs F R'aaih net street. Get Of Il b sSHG' t sSrss
The Woodworking conductor banged out of
the front door. got q fare from the last man,
on again. gathered in a woman and baby at the
next corner. stopped at the next and appeared
at the front door breathlessly shouting.
Fourth street? Where's the woman" with a
blank look around. that wanted to get on at
""OG.' somebody volunteered briefly,
,Clang.. clangl On again. but alasi being In
see that o man was trying to get on to the rear
platform. The car started with a Jerk and
sailed of. leaving the man on his knees,
physically. but making remarks which did not
Mt the attitude. The conductor looked back.
sighed and went after the nickel Of the woman
81 the front, door, s1atehed a nickel on
cap. down over his eyes TO run a race
with the car and get to the front section again.
When somebody wanted to get on the
front end he was sure TO, be getting
hustled himself from door to door and row TO
row. rang bells, kent track Of streets, made
change. scooted In and out and around the ends
as II he was playing q game OF football, and n
hard one. too. The perspiration stood on. his
forehead and he breathed fast, and by the time
tho car had got to the tunnel the newspaper
man was tired out only with the sight o., It all;
then the conductor began running in and out
and swinging along the sides as before.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-27
NEW IDEAS IN INSURANCE.

Keys Covered by the Policy of One Com
pany. Collar Buttons by Another Concern.
Apfong the latest ideas In insurance is a COM
pp6y doing business In this city which offers to
protect your keys against loss and give a $3.50
accident policy for 81 a year. On payment OF the
annual premium the subscriber receives a metal
tag. to be attached to the key ring. bearing these
words: Return these keys Immediately to
=; one dollar reward" The tag has a num-
Der on 1t which is registered alongside tho
name and address OF the subscriber on the
company's books.
The reward Of 81 is paid by the company. and
the keys are restored to the owners free Of ex-
pense when found. no matter in what part Of
the United States they may be lost Should the
guarantees 70 Pss the cost OF looksmiths' bills
to!ae exte eTn OF M M Dos,t,vs mama ., idsrt,sc.-
ton In case OF sudden or accidental death. tho
key tag Is surpassed by no other" the COM
pany's circular says. In addition to the death
OF $50 weekly to subscribers for loss ol time
through suffering injuries caused by cycling or
collar Hbs atton ZIP ou sr q t iSas sSttons IS br is
ken or damaged from any cause whatsc eyer lin
the eourse q wear ear take 4 70 any dealer; no
Without a word Of question he will ex-
change the damaged button for q new ono
Of the same style and quality, This means
in PorthiSnnd. Ne. aud G step on NON or S otSsrr
wise damage It in New orlsans flor examplel.
you can exchange the damaged ono for a new
member ofthe fTm said that it had found from
1T elbows our faith In the article" he said.
We melt the old buttons over again. and thus
We come out about even"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-27

ready for the early trip TO the station. I was
In q state OF disguised 'intoxioation. The
Thought OF the restful quiet I had come to Con-
necticut TO seek and OF what the flrstday's real
itY had been swept over me. Just then Col.
Tassels Gays to me: Son, II you have got the
time before breakfast. I'd like to take you over
lar that I've bottled for nv own winters con-
sumption. II has got the tang on It.. son.,
You may not think Il. but I declined the In
self: No. Sir. this thing Is getting too hot.
I've sampled q whole lot of different goods,
Including pokeberry wine. since l landed here
the seccnd day be like9 No more Of some
thing particular for me. Let the veterans
der ,steEecoach for New York and a real rest
"And i did"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-27
An Expert ON One side Only.

when / was q boy" said the som Dor visAged
man. 1T used TO be q common thing TO debate
the question: Which Is greater. the JOY OF
anticipation or that Of reaiizationT
My recollection Is that that question was
never settled definitely. though the judges
might give a verdict. And after all these yeers.
30 far as my own experience goes. the question
ticipation / consider myself a 1ualihed expert
but II there Ia any JOY In realization l must rely
for a knowledge OF that upon the testimony OF
others.I'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-27
sroea1EBY ON DEPENDENCY.
Mental Impressions That Are Mistaken
for ia Practical Cure Suggested.

There Is never any really sound reason for
dependency" said Mr.. stogglsby. land the
most substantial reason that We can discover for
1t is likely to DO the utterly unsubstantial one
found In some slight variation from acondition
Of perfect health. 1t does not seem as though
intelliGsDt persons would mistake for true
a disordsred stomach, hut no doubt we often
do. The cure for this, and indeed for praoti-
found In good health.
I'VE can preserve our natural citation Of
spirits always by keeping our physical edge;
the whole secret. or so large q percentage Of it
that the rest doesn't count. lies there To do
this ~reuuires the stead exercise Of some meas
20 a man than a liberal education without Il.
1t gives him moral Ak well as physical strength.
despondency at defiance. He can laugh at
every skinny spectre that stalks the earth"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-11-27
FOR WINTER GOVERNOR.
Salt Hay and Straw as Used for the Protee-
ton of Plants.

Salt hay Is used in winter for covering vari-
Gus kinds OF plants that grow close to the
earth. 1t has a long staple and 1t serves this
purpose well. Straw with a long staple still In
used for bundling up plants and shrubs having
stalks. Salt hay is used in Gem to cover
over ivy.clad graves. The ivy ls thus kept In
tie Httssts and The cold Of winter1 TIE brouwn
hay is laid lengthwlse upon the grave In q COW
erinR OF uniform thickness all over II. which ID
helu in place by bent rods settled down upon 10
at Intervals, hoop-like, aud with their ends In
the ground on either side.
The Mena star., 1898-07-27
UNCLE SAM TOO BIG TO WHIP.
M Cambon Presents a Message From the Spanish Government Looking
 to the End of War.
The following official statement is made:

The following official statement is made
 The French ambassador behalf of the government of Sp and by direction of the Spanish foreign affairs the President this the White house from the Spanish looking termination the war and the settlement of terms of peaceo
 Span communication presented Cambon in general terms and does not make distinct propositions Cuba Philippines possession It simply request that peace negotiations be opened
 President answer an understanding beiuo reached that he would lay the subject invite M Cambon at the White house. the final will be given willingness this government to open negotiations.
 suspected conditions named The annexation to the United States of Cuba Porto Rico renqusment Spain o the Philippines represent what may the maximum Spain willing
The Mena star., 1898-07-27
GEN. KINGS VIEWS.
Commander of Next Expedition to the Philippines Looks for Trouble with
 Aguiualdo-5O, 1000 Men Needed.

San Francisco, July 6.-It is under stood that Brig. Gen. Charles King will be in command of the next Ma nila expedition. He will probably go either on the Arizona or Scandia Re- ferring to the men to go to Manila, Gen. King said:
 IL Is my personal opinion that every man of the expeditionary forces will be wanted in the Philippines and will go there. Even should Manila be taken from the Spanish and the war settled in the Orient. as far as Spain is concerned, with the forces now there or already ordered to depart, yet it is not to be doubted that Gen. Merritt will be glad to have 5000 men before he is through with Aguinaldo The men at Camp Merritt and the Preside. may rest contented that they will see all of the Philip pines they desire
The Mena star., 1898-07-27
HIGHLY GRATIFYING.
Splendid Showing of Our Troops In the Two Battles Preceding the Capture
 of Santiago.

Washin z ten, July 25.-With the week just closed the United States saw the end of the third month of the war with Spain, and the responsible officials, from the president down to the lowest employe, who has had to do with shaping the course of events, feel nothing bat satisfaction at the progress made. An army of 250, 900 men has been mobilized, armed and equipped, and much of it has seen service. The battles preceding the capture of Santiago have been re- markable in many respects, and in the opinion of military experts, have covered the United States army en- gagged with imperishable glory. Mod ern warfare of type developed in tnese engagements was absolutely new and untried, not only to the United states army, but to the world.
 No such charge is recorded in his- tory as that made upon the stone fort ana the blockhouses crowning the nils of Fl Caney. There have been engagements between trained troops ana savage races in the jungles of In- dia and on the hills of South Africa ci late years that conveyed in a shght manner the possibilities of mod sfn weapons. But these battles fought oy the Fifth army corps have been the nrst In which large bodies of civilized troops on both sides have been en- gagged with all the implements of mod tU Es4E, De rightly instructive to the mili- ary student and to extort admiration 'or the splendid fighting qualities of s1e United States soldiers from the most unwilling critics.
The Mena star., 1898-07-27
GEN. GOMEZ'S ORDERS.
The Insurgent General Says That He Has Directed His Forces to Co-Operate
 with Americana.

Jacksonville, Fla, July 26. Lieut.. Charles Fritot of this city, who was a member of the Cuban expedition on the steamer Florida, and who has returned from Cuba, states that the Florida expedition was met by Gen. Gomez, and that he had a personal talk with the general, in the course of which he said. when asked what message he had for the American people: T have only to say that the only man that has nything to say in the direction of matters is Mir. Mckinley and we shall do what ever he says. have given instructions to all my forces to cooperate with the Americans. to whom we are much in- debted."
The Mena star., 1898-07-27
Admiral Sampson Makes an Off, cial Report on the Destruction
 of Cervera's Fleet.
REPORT COMPLIMENTS MANY BY NAME.
The Destruction of the PInton and Terror by the Gloucester "A Remarkable Event in Naval warfare-The Rescue of the Spanish Sailors Also DweIt Upon-Gsn. shafter Reports Ills Loss at santiago.

New York, July 26.A Washington special to the Journal says: Admiral Sampson's official report is n statement of the facts connected with the de- struction of the Spanish fleet. IL is made up of reports from Commodore Schley; Capt. Evans. of the Iowa; Capt. Clark, of the Oregon; Capt Taylor, of the Indiana; Capt. Philip, of the Tex as, and Commander Wainwright of the Gloucester. Commodore Schley is eulo- gized in the reports for his prompt dis position of the fleet in the emergency, and for his coolness and daring during the fight. In this respect he will be given larger share of the praise than any of tine captains or the battleships. Capt Evans, of the Iowa; Capt. Tay- Tor, of the Indiana. and Capt Philip, of the Texas, are praised in high terms. Capt Clark, of the Oregon, re- ceived marked praise for the manner in which his ship was handled and the efficiency of his fire. Com mander Wainwright, of the auxil- iary cruiser Gloucester is most highly complimented and recommend ed for promotion. Admiral Sampson says that the destruction of the Pluton and Terror by the Gloucester was one of the most remarkab events in naval warfare. The report at some length compliments the men of the fleet and mentions in particular number of commissioned officers who were co1- spicuous for their coolness during the fight. The rescue of the Spanish sail- ors after the battle was over was also dwelt upon.
 Gen. shsftsr Reports His Loss.
 Washington, July 26. 6.--Gen. Shafter's detailed report of the American cas- ualties of the battle of Santiago has bean received at the war department and Is now preparing for publication. The total number of casualties was 1895. Recapitulated, the American losses were: Killed, 23 officers and POS enlisted men; wounded, 80 officers and i, 505 men; missing, S1 men. The missing are supposed to be dead. as so far the Spanish forces took no prison ers
The Mena star., 1898-07-27
Carllsts LeavIng spaIn.

London, July 2s.-The Paris corre- spondent of the Daily News says: "The prefect of Lower Pyrenees reports a Carlist exodus from Spain. Saint Jean de Luse, Bayonne and Biarritz are alive with Carlists. The projects of the Pyrenees have been ordered to place certain Carlist chiefs under sur veillance and to notify the French government if any organization for giving arms or ammunition is discov- cred E
The Mena star., 1898-07-27
wEsrnRr LEAGUE sTANDING.
rs Fersify HonoluIu.

San Francisco, July 26. Tt has been decided to fortify Honolulu and make it one of the strongest military posts in the Pacific. For this purpose Maj. Langfitt, commanding battalion of United States volunteers, will leave on the first steamer for Honolulu and he will be followed by 400 men under command of Col. Willard Young. These men are all expert engineers. All strategic points which control Honolulu will be strongly fortified and barracks will be built for large force
The Mena star., 1898-07-27
FROM GEN. SKATER.
The Commanding Generals Report
 on the Situation at Santiago.
The Army Mentally Depressed on Account of Inactivity--Answer to Critical Newspapera-Nnmhe- cs
 Spanish Prisoners

Washington, July 25.-Gen. Shafter reported by cable yesterday that the condition of the troops at Santiago was rapidly improving and said he hoped, in the course of day or two. to have them all located in comforta- ble camps where they may rest and re- cuperate, and where the sick may re- cover He is feeding H. 900 of the Spanish prisoners of war, and. although he has not yet been able to furnish them tents, this deficiency Is being made good and, meanwhile, their present condition is no worse in this respect than was their condition be- fore the surrender.
 In a very dignified manner Gen. Shafter takes notice of some of the severely critical newspaper articles that have appeared touching the con- dition of the troops before Santiago while they lay in the trenches. He admits that there was shortage of tobacco for time, but shows conclu- sively that there was no lack of the necessaries of life, and that the troops were adequately supplied with hard bread, bacon, sugar and coffee. Al though this bill of fare is not as extensive as that afforded troops in garrison it embodies the main features of the army ration while on the field service and removed from a base of supplies.
 The Army Much Depressed.
 Santiago, July 25.-There have been no fatalities from fever thus far, but so long as the men are exposed to the hot rains and heavy night dews, malaria will increase and our men grow worse. A second attack is much more diff cult to eradicate, especially in the case of men exposed to the present condi- tions- The cavalry is anxious to pro- ceed to Porto Rico, but will bo obliged to remain here until the Spanish pris- oners of war have been transported to Spain, which, it Is believed, will have been accomplished before the next month is we'll advanced. The army is mentally depressed by inactivity and the uncertainty as to it's future move ments, together with tho increasing malarial fever.
 Prisoners to Be Sent to spain
 Washington. July o6.-The war de- partment Sunday night posted tho fol- lowing:
 Santiago, July "A Lieut. Miley has returned from San Luis and Palma Soriany, where be went four days ago to receive the surrender of Spanish troops The number surrendered was larger than Gen. Toral reported-3, ,005 Spanish troops and $50 volunteer guerrlllas-gav up their arms and gave parole and have gone to work. Three thousand stands of arms were turned in loaded on OK carts and started to the railroad Spanish troops accompanying him to San Luis and all apparently greatly delight. ed at prospects of returning home. They were on the verge of starvation and have to send them rations to- morrow If the numbers keep up as they have there will be about 24 900 to ship away-nearly f2000 here. 5000 from San Luis, 5000 from Guantanamo and over 2,000 at Sagua and Baracoa- Major General CommandinQ
The Mena star., 1898-07-27
Watching for Grasshoppers.

Topeka, Kan, July 25.-The an- nouncement that grasshoppers are nu- merous enough in Colorado. within 50 miles of the Kansas line, to interfere with train service, though it has aroused no excitement, is causing farmers in Kansas to watch for in- formation from the west In the vi- cinity of Goodland, it is reported, grass is disappearing before the hoppers very rapidly.
The Mena star., 1898-07-27
lmmunes to to |, Santiago.

New Orleans, July 26. . Col. Duncan D Hoods regiment of immunes from nnoVlngton arrived here to-day. Col. nches immunes arrived Saturday. Dolh these regiments will be taken to s.aneago by the transport Berlin, now 7" 1ahihg on stores for the expedition. uen ohafter is very anxious to have snese two regiments to 6o garrison uuty at Santiago.
The Mena star., 1898-07-27
Call for a National Conference.

:. Vnlcago, July 26.-The Civic fedora s"' "un of Chicago last night gave out a sa,i for national conference, to be aeiu .' at Saratoga Springs, N. Y., .august l9 and 20, to discuss the future Th T1y'eign policy of the United States. t.a a's call is signed by over LOGO men -oin every state in the union.
The Mena star., 1898-07-27
.cna wbo,a royn Burned.

Halifax. N S, July 26. The town of Pugwash, 1,200 inhabitants, shipping port of considerable importance on the Straits of Northum berland, burned yesterday, 200 dwellings, five churches, 20 stores, three hotels and several mills being destroyed. Many people are missing and they may have per ished.
The Mena star., 1898-07-27
Postmaster for Porto Rico.
Every state Filled Its Quota.

Washington, July 96.-The war de- partment feels that it has reason to be gratified with the results obtained un. der the first and second calls for troops by the president The statement is. sued last night shows that practically all the states have supplied the quotas called for in these two calls
The Mena star., 1898-07-27
cnha.s F,rst American Newspaper.

Santiago, July 26. = Company F, Thirty-third Michigan volunteers, will publish, with Gen. Shafter's consent, the first American newspaper pub lished in Cuba. It is edited and print ed by members of the company and will bear the title of Company F En- terprise-
The Mena star., 1898-07-27

capture the railroad leading to Ponce, which is only about ten miles east of this place.
 Postmaster for Porto Rico.
 Washington. July 26 Nathan Smith, in charge of the postal establishment for Porto Rico, left yesterday for New port News, whence he is to sail on the St. Louis for his destination on the is- land He carried with him an outfit. including S5,000 worth of stamps and all the blanks and books necessary for transacting a money order and regis. tered letter business. The rate of let ter postage between Porto Rico and the United States will be the domestic rate, two cents an ounce.
The Mena star., 1898-07-27
An Attack on aaniIa imminent.

London. July a6. A special dispatch from Madrid says that Gen. August, captain general of the Philippines, has telegraphed to the government as fol lows: ''The Americans are about to attack Manila Grave events are i'm peDding.v
The Mena star., 1898-07-27
Report That ut5es nad Landed.

s@ Thomas, D. w l.. July 26. The snl'eo States troops were ianding yes .s''ay on the island of Porto Rico, 'car Ponce, on the south coast.
The Mena star., 1898-07-27

The president has appointed Ferdi- nand W. Peck. of Chicago, commis- sioner general of the Paris exposition
The Mena star., 1898-07-27
Western League.

At Kansas City-Kansas City s. Milwaukee0 O. At Minneapo,is-Detroit7. Minneapolis 6 At St Joseph--Indianapol i3. St Joseph 4 At St Paul-St Paul II, Columbus 10
The Mena star., 1898-07-27
BASEBALL GAMES.
National Lea ~us.

National League. At New Yorx--Game forfeited to Baltimore by New York At ladelphia--Washingto 8, Phila6ei- phia
 At Chicago-Chicago 2, Cleveland 0. !. At Brooklyn-Brooklyn 4, Boston2 NATIONAL. IEACuR aTAHDINd
The Mena star., 1898-07-27

Ponce Only About Ten Miles East of Guan- lea and Not Much Reaistance Is Expect ed In Taking the City, as the Garrison Does Not Exceed 2,Oe0 Men--A Post master Appointed for Porto Rico.
The Mena star., 1898-07-27
Illness Increases in Camp.

San Francisco, July 26. Sickness among the soldiers here is increasing. In the division hospital are POS patients and in the Presidio barracks hospital 45, total of 253 soldiers, not counting perhaps 100 less severe cases i'll regi- mental hospitals. More soldiers are sick now than during the bad weather, when about 14,0O0 men were at Camp Merritt where to-day there are only a little over half that number
The Mena star., 1898-07-27

The steamer Edward Smith was run into and sunk in Lake St. Clair, near Detroit Mich, by the schooaer Aura nia. Those on board were rescued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-27
Opening and CLOSING Of the Mails.


Northern mails close at Z 80 and IL 40 b
III. and 1 15, 2 90, 6 so and 8 80 p NJ
Open at s 90 8. ~, ID 90 N. and 90 p. IL
Southern mails via Charlottesville close
at 90 and 10 90 q. m. and 2 Is and
8 80 D. m. Open at 100 a. N. and 2 80
and 4:30 p. N.
southern mails, via Richmond, close at
10 40 a. m. and 13 ard s 80 pm.
Manassas Division mails close st 7 so a. m.
aud as p. m. Open at 1 p. N.
Alexandria and Bound Hill mails close st
8 40 a: N. and 90 p, %. Open at 90 3. m.
and 3 SOP. N.
Chesapeake and Ohio nails close at is
2. m and 80 p. IN. Opes 8 0C a. m. and
4 AS pm.
Washington mails close at 2 50 and II As
a. M, and 15, ? so, so and 8 80 D. m.
Open at 8 90 a. NJ, u 90 m. and 8 90 and
4 80 p. IN.
Office Hour-opan at 8 90 a. m. Close 8,
600p.m
Sunday Houn-open at 800 8. m. Close
at 8 so 3. m.
Carriers' schedule-oollections made on
inside routes-6 80 and 10 90 8. m. and
3 90 and 80 p. m. Full rOute-6 80 a. M.
and 80 p. m. Sunday collection 90 D.
m. Carriers window open Sunday 8 90 a. m,
close 8 so g. m.
Deliveries made s 90 q. m, ID 90 w., and
OOp. m.
All mail should be in Office ton minutes
before hour indicated for closing.