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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
STORY OF A CUBAN BATTLE.
Discretion Seems to Have Been the
Principal Part of the Span
fards' ValOr.


fards' ValOr.
Key West. Fla. March Ex-senator Proc
tor and Colonel Parker gave most graph
ic and amusing description of the skirmish
between a company of Spanish cavalry and
handful of insurgents, which took place
while they were on a train near MatanZas.
and which was undoubtedly prepared for
their special benefit. Before reaching the
station they noticed that the telegraph
wires had been cut and some slight obstruc-
tions placed on the track to impede their
progress. On hill in the distance they
could see SilhouetteS of a dozen Cuban in
SurgentS outlined against the sky. In the
valley the Spanish cavalry had started
toward them, but they were brought to a
Sudden halt by the bullets from the enemy.
'9he distance was too great to hear the
rifles gave warning of what was taking
place. The Spaniards halted and formed a
hollow square, while the officers sought
safety behind some convenient trees. Mean
while the insurgents called for a truce and
withdrew into the dense woods, and the
Spaniards returned to the station in time
to meet the train and receive the congrat-
All this byplay struck Senator Proctor as
most amusing war tactics. An old Confed-
crate veteran who accompanied the party,
asked the Spanish officer in command why
he had not given chase to the insurgents,
there were not more than a dozen of
them. His reply was characteristic-tha
there were more than thousand behind
the hills.
The story is told that each member of
that cavalry has already received medal
in commemoration of his bravery in that
battle.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
MANNING THE FORTIFIcATI0NS.
ArtiIIcrymen Ordered To All the New
Defenses From Boston Around a'
70 Galveston.

Washington March n.-Orders were Is
sued at the war department to-day for
manning the newly established fortifica-
tions on the Atlantic coast from Boston
down to Galveston. on the Gulf. They in
clude the organization OF the two artillery
regiments Nos. and = authorized by a re-
cent act of the congress. In organizing the
new regiments. six men will be taken from
each of the batteries now in service. SO that
each of the new batteries will have at the
rate Of fifteen experienced artillerymen.
The orders for manning the new batteries.
demand the utmost promptness in their eN-
ecution and il IL expected that the move,
mentS of the troops TO the various places
assigned them will begin within the next
forty-eight hours. $3.50 = 5..s--.,
The new fortifications on Long Island.
head, at the entrance 10 the harbor. will
be guarded by a battery of the Second ar
tillery. now at Fort Adams. r. 1. For the
operation of the dig guns on Sandy Hook,
two batteries now at Fort Slocum,, one at
Fort Hamilton and another at Fort Wads-
worth will be utilized. 1t is expected that
the Sandy Hook garrison will be estab-
lished at once. ..-.
B.; The garrison headquarters band and one
battery of the First artillery stationed at
st. Francis barracks, st. Augustine, Fla.
will be transferred to duty at Sullivan's
island. Charleston harbor.
Fort Monroe. Va, is probably the strong
est and best equipped station on the At
lantic coast and the garrison there will be
called upon to man other Notifications, but
not to an extent that would weaken its
own efficiency. One battery of the First
artillery at Fort Monroe will be trans
ferred to Fort Morgan. Ala, which, in
conjunction with Fort Gains. commands
the entrance to Mobile bay.
For the better protection of the national
capital. one battery of the Fourth artillery
at Fort Monroe has been ordered. to Sheri-
dan Point. Va. This fort is nearly opposite
Fort Washington, and in connection with
1t commands the approach to Washington
by water. The batteries of the Fourth
artillery. stationed at Fort sMcHenry. near
Baltimore. will be distributed between Fort
Delaware and Fort Mott, NJ, thus pro-
-viding for the protection of Philadelphia,
Trenton, Camden and other cities in that
vicinity. Fort st. Philip. on the Mississippi
river, just below New Orleans. will be gar.
.risoned by battery OF the First artillery,
now at jackson barracks, New Orleans
The other battery at Jackson barracks has
been assigned to duty at Fort Point Gal
weston.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
SHAFR0TH ARID LANDS BILL.
Votes to Report FavOrably
on the Measure.

Washington. March n.-By vote of to
2, the house committee on public lands to-
day agreed to report favorably the SHAFT
roth bill for the cession of all arid lands
to the states in which they are located.
Under the Carey act, 00O. 900 acres already
have been ceded to the respective states.
but none but Wyoming has taken advan-
tage of the act.
The committee also agreed on a bill al
lowing the territory of New Mexico to
select at once about one-half of all the
lands for school, penitentiary and like pur-
poses that would accrue to 1t on its ad-
mission as state. This Is a compromise
on the part of the territory. which sought
to secure all of such land. the best part of
which it claims Is being constantly culled
while its claims to admission are being ig-
nOred.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
AN ANTI-LEITER RAID.
Organized Effort Made to Break the
Wheat Mnrket-Leiter Had to
Buy 1000 900 Bushels.

Chicago, March 11.-What is regarded by
Joseph Letter as a malicious but futile at
tempt to impair his credit and break the
wheat market was perpetrated on the board
of trade to-day Brokers with May wheat
for sale entered the pit with instructions
to sell &c or more below the price offered
by Letters brokers, and bar the latter
from buying their offerings. With May
wheat being offered and sold to other
brokers for s1.031s and sl.03A a bushel.
Letter bought ,O00, 900 bushels of May wheat
to-day at $1.0, or more than PC above the
price at which the same wheat was offered
to other traders.
This peculiar situation in May almost re-
suited In a panic in July, and the price at
one time showed drop of &c. The persist
ent support given by Letter finally had q
quieting effect, however, and the market
closed at a loss of l7sc,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
ADMITS INSURANCE COMBINE.
disciplined Member of the "Social
Club" Tells How Rates Are
Kent In.

st. Joseph, No.. March 11.-(Special.)
James j. Garth to-day told the investiga-
tion by the state officials that a combine to
keep up insurance rates exists here, in vio-
lation of law. Garth had been A very act
i've member of the Social Club but is al
legged to have cut rates and SO lost his
companies, boycott being established
against him. 1t was explained by the wit
ness that the rates in this city were guided
by the Fetter tariff. except in certain in
stances, when there Is an increase or de-
crease in the rates as they are given in the
book The exposures. in certain risks con-
troll the rate. He testified that there was a
written agreement between the members to
keep rates at n certain figure. He said it
the rates were not cut by the agents. The
agreement that was entered into by the
agents. the witness says, provided a fine
of $50 for the first two violations of the
agreement
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
Washington Notes.

s. T. Palmer. of Kingman. Kas. has
been admitted to practice before the treas
ury department.
Postmaster John Guthrie has been ap-
pointed custodian of the court house and
postoffice at Topeka, Kas.
The gross receipts for the fifty largest
postoffices for the month of February show
Kansas City's receipts to have been $50, 25i.
an increase over same period of last year
of So 5S3. or 23.5 per cent. st. Joseph's re-
ceipts were $1,000. an increase Of 1868. or
5S Ger cent.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
SAGINAW PEOPLE WALKING.
All the Street Car Lines in the City
Are Tied Up by

Saginaw, Mich, March 11.-All the street
car lines in the city are tied up to-day
and the people are walking in a pouring
rain. The ninety conductors and motor
men. went on strike at $3.50 this morning
by order of a committee of the local
branch of the Amalgamated Association
of Street Railway Employees. All cars of
the Union and Consolidated lines were
promptly headed for the barns. The men
demand regular hours and pay for over
time. They have been working fourteen
to sixteen hours daily. The receivers of
the road last night declined to accede to
their request. The public seems to SYM
pathiZe with the employees.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
is CRITICISED BY Mr.. WILSON.
Former Member of Cabinet Does Not
Approve of Appropriation for
Government Defense. So

Richmond, Va, March u.-President Will
lam l.. Wilson. late of CleveIand's cabinet.
in his lecture at Washington and Lee uni
versity to-day criticised the action of con-
gress in placing $4,000. .0o9 at the disposal
of the president for the defense of the coun-
try. Such legislation this. he said was
against the principle upon which free gov
ernment is based. He contrasted the re-
sources Of Spain and the United States and
said he did not think there would be much
honor in whipping the Spanirds.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
NEW SPANISH MINISTER SUBMITS TO
AN INTERVIEW.
SAYS SPAIN WANTS NO WAR.
WILL DO EVERYTHING WITHIN HER
POWER TO AVERT 1T.
The Minister Lauds the Plan of Au.
tonomy for Cuba-Discusscs the
Proposed Tariff Treaty With
United Stntes-COnces-
siOns Promised.

Washington, March 11.-Senor Luis Polo
y Bernabe, the new Spanish minister. was
seen at the Spanish legation to-day by an
Associated Press reporter. and. for the first
time since his arrival. consented to speak
concerning Spanish affairs, observing such
reticence on certain phases as diplomatic
propriety required. Since the minister's ar
rival he has received cablegram from
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
A M'KISS0N VICTORY.
Cleveland Administration Ticke
Made a Regular Jones Sweep
Mt the PrimnrfeS.

Cleveland. O., March 1.-THE bitterest
Republican municipal fight waged in Cleve-
land for years terminated last night at the
primary election in a sweeping victory for
the McKisson administration and defeat of
the alleged street railroad candidates for
places on the councilmanic tickets.
The Mckissonites captured ten out of the
eleven councimanic districts.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
NJ. E. Book Agents, Bill Signed.

Washington, March 1.-THE president
has signed the bill appropriating 1900. to
be paid to the book agents of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church (South). as full COM
pensation for the property of that corpo-
ration, used. taken away, injured. con-
sumed or destroyed by the United States
or its army at Nashville, Tenn. during the
war.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
Kirkpatrick on for Washington.

Fredonia. Kas.. March 11-(Special) Ex-
Congressman Kirkpatrick departed this
afternoon for Washington. to confer with
Senator Baker with reference to appoint
ments In the district. The sickness of his
daughter delayed his going a week or more
The general opinion here is that Kirkpat-
rick will be nominated by acclamation at
the coming convention
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
R0SECRANS IS DEAD.
PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY YES
TERDAY MORNING.
A FAMOUS WARRIOR GONE.
HE WAS ONE OF THE PROMINENT
FIGURES OF THE CIVIL WAR.
Served as Minister to Mexico and Was
in Congress From California for
Two Tcrms-Dicd mt His
Ranch Near Redon-
do, Cal.
A FAMOUS WARRIOR GONE.

Los Angeles. Cal, March 11.-General w.
S. Rosecrans died this morning at clock
at his home near Redondo.
The old warriors death was peaceful In
the extreme. For several days he had been
between life md death. at times uncon-
scious and again in comatose state. His
splendid vitality has kept him alive for
days.
At the bedside when the end came were
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
Artist Koerner Convicted.

New York, March 12-At 1:39 this Sat
urday) morning. the jury in the case Of
Artist William ]. Koerner, on trial for the
murder of his sweetheart, Rose Alice Red
gate. brought in verdict of guilty of mur-
der in the second degree. The jury was
out fifty-seven hours.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
Is Boxes Fancy Lemons
to Journal Readers at
Sc per Dozen!
ALL DAY TO-DAY:


Special price here to-day all sizes Of leaf lard
in pals.
eo-rb pail White Rose &c.
10-D pail White Rose. Soc.
on pail White Rose. asc.
3-ro pail White Rose. 19c.
Family Lard, sc Io.
Special price on all kinds of Coffee
pkss Leyering's Coffee. sc.
Mocha and Java, zoe; lbs Sl-eo.
Golden Rio. 10c 10.
Golden Santos. lJc ID.
Our Tiger brand. Java and Mocha. In 4-o alf-Iiss
White House Java and Mocha s-n cana 7oc; "A
can. :5c.
Choice Green Coffee. 1s,:c. 15c and :oc n.
Arbuckies Coffee, pkgs &c.
Gunpowder a5c: 5 MS 800
Oolons :oc: ms s1.oo.
English Breakfast. .oc; ms 800.
Imperial. 25c; 5 lbs sl.OO.
Tea Dust. 1oc: rbs sc 80 '-'''
Tea Siftings 15c: 9 ms &c.
Lipton's CeyIon Tea In pkg 4oc: 1.-ro pkg &c
BUTTER AND EGGS.
We are getting plenty OF both IRON out-of-towa
customers now.
Good Butter. 1oc. 12t.c and I5c D
Strictly Fresh Eggs. 1Oe dozen.
LIQUORS.
Blue Grass Rye n15 gallon.
Orange Valley Rye. $500 gallon.
Port Wine 15c gallon.
Angelica Itc gallon
Sherry. 75c gallon.
Claret, sI0O gallon.
Sweet Catawba. S10o gallon.
blackberry Brandy. LOO and $3.50 gallon.
Cognsc Brandy. s1.5o gallon.
Alcohol 81 gallon
Peach Brandy, 81. 90 gallon
Apple Brandy. s.. 90 gallon.
Old Crow Whisky. $500 gallon.
McBraysr, 81 90 gallon.
o. +. c.. $500 gallon.
Clark's Cream Rye. s.. 90 gallon.
Rippey. $500 gallon.
ParkhiII. 81. 90 gallon.
Guckenheimer. $500 gallon.
Finche's Golden Wedding. $3.50 gallon.
Old Breckinridse. $500 gallon
California Port. 30c quart
Sherry. soc quart
Angelica, soc quart.
Blackberry Brandy 4oc quart.
Peach Brandy. soc quart
California Brandy. SOC quart
Alcohol. Soc quart.
Rye Whisky. SOC quart.
Bourbon Whisky. soc quart.
1o-year-old Belle of Tennessee. 75c quart
10-year-old McBrayer, 7Sc quart
10-year-old o. F. c.. 75c quart
1o-yesr-old Old Crow, 75c quart
10-year-old Susquehanna 81 90 quart.
Finche's Golden Wedding. I5c quart.
Breckinridge. 75c quart
Malt Whisky. 75c quart
ST. Julien Claret. SOC quart.
Kelly Island Catawba, Soc quart.
Bass Ale Porter. 2oc bottle.
Malt Murine e0c bottle
Anheuser-Busch Beer. quart bottles. sc: 8 pint
bottles 25c.
All kinds Of the very choicest Wines and Liquors
In all size packages for family trade
SPECIAL.
IS boxes Saxon Soap. &c bar. Not moro than u
Ears to purchaser.
Mail orders filled.
All city orders will be delivered promptly to-day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
One American Girl Presented.

London. March 1.-THE Princess Of
Wales to-day held the second drawing
room of the season. The only American
presented was Miss Louise Grace daugh-
te- of ex-Mayor Grace OF New York. who
was presented by the Countess Lewen-
Haupt, wife of the Swedish minister
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
Gold Imports Reach s1b,8sO. .OOO.

Trust Company has added s25OOOO in gold
to its engagements for import and the
New York Produce Exchange bank has
engaged 100000 in gold. This makes the
total on the movement thus far $1566o, 900.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
Vote for Equal Representation.

Springfield, Mo-, March 1.-THE ST. Louis
conference in session here to-day. by a vote
of 90 to 10, agreed that equal representation
of lay and ministerial delegates should be
advocated at the general conference two
wears hence The St. Louis conference will
have four ministerial and two lay delegates.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
Ex-Governor Bell Dead.

Austin. Tex, March 11.-Governor Culber-
son to-day received telegram from Little
ton, N. c., announcing the death of ex-
Governor P. P. Bell, of Texas. at that
place. Bell was once governor of this
state and for years was one of Texas
most prominent politicians.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
Death Of Robert $. C..ton.

Webb City. Mo-. March 11.-(SpecialD
Robert S. CASTOR. for twenty-five years a
resident of this city. died to-day of catarrh
was prominent in local mining and mer-
camille circles. He leaves a widow and
three sons. one of them. Lewis. being the
Frisco claim agent.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12

Paris. March 11.-Colonel Picquart declin-
ing to notice Comte Ferdinand EsterhaZy's
challenge to a duel. the latter has written
letter accusing him of cowardice and
threatening to horsewhip him.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
Fern Leaves for Cuba.

Key West. Fla. March 1.-THE Fern
sailed for MatanZas tonight with a cargo
OF provisions for the starving Cubans.
From Matanzas she will go-to Sagua la
Grande. Her departure was without incl
dent.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
Ex-Senator Bruce DYING.

Washington, March 11.-(Special) Ex-
Senator Bruce, of Mississippi, who sue
ceeded Rosecrans as recister of the treas
ury, is dying tonight.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-12
Says Spain Does Not Want War.

When Senor Polo's attention was drawn
to recent critical phases of the Spanish sit
uation. he spoke with much reserve. The
Lee incident happened while he was on the
ocean. and he knew nothing, he said. of the
circumstances. although he felt confident
misunderstanding had grown out of
The oasis., 1898-08-20
ACROSS. 'r- .e eorxr,nef K

Dutiuk but ldSb l>Cdl ear buC io- greso custom house took in sl,530,- 497.I2.
 At ValladOlid there have been Il cases and deaths of yellow fever. The disease has extended to the ha- cienda Of Santa Rita, live leagues north of the town, and to Tekum
 Mexican Herald During tue fiscal year just past IF persons were natur- alized Mexican citizens. Among them were 6l Guatemalans, fl SpaulardS, 40 Americans, Il Eaglishmeu, 1 China men, Danes and Germans. The rest were of diverse natiOnalities.
 Two Republics: The department of encouragement, with view tu en- courage tobacco culture, has been dls- tributing among intending Mexican planters the seed of the Hulman- guillo tobacco, which in it's turn came direct from the Vuelta A Abajo district in the island of Cuba.
 Two Republics: the department of promotion has secured good quau tity of tobacco grown principally ln the state of TabascO This tobacco is considered the equal II not tue >u- peror of the famous Nueita ADajo Havana tobacco. The seed HIll De distributed gratuituousp To p~ne's of tobacco fields.
 A Guadalajasa special Sds- e>- terday young nephew of tue matrOns Of Uhe LiceO de NIiias Was 0u the roof balloon ascent of MT. Baldwin. iuad- vertentiy the child rubbed against d live electric wire and instructive ely seized the wire with both naDds, re- ceiving a shock frum which he died in great agony, his body being complete ly carbonized.
 Two Republics: According lo d gentleman visiting here from Gudda lajara, the American cOlOuy yf that city has acquired large tract ui laud, which is belug laid Uut in building lots, in the sales uf which Americans will be given the preference Ac- cOrding to the same authcrtl there are over one thousand buil0ings at present in course If construction in that City.
 Two Republics: Great preparations are under way for the feast- which will take place at Ixtacaico, tue town of the floating gardens, from the Fist to the 29th Of this month The boat men, who with their primitive gon- dolas navigate the canal will have d regatta aud besides there will be a variety of entertainment principally for the swarthy Indian ui tbe lake re- giou, but fuii uf ntete-t ioi tbe locker on.
 Two Republics Doiia Cuucepclou Malaver de Luque, afe Of General Luque, now with tue Spanish army ln Cuba, has arrived in thls city from Santiago, accompanied by son Of hers, who lost leg in one Of tue bat ties before Santiago. Dona Amparo Casas, whose husband is also au officer in the Spanish army, accompanies them. Both ladies are ignorant of the present exact whereabouts of their husbands
 El Paso Tribune. Speaking Of the Mormon settlements in Chihuahua the other day. gentleman who is quite familiar with Mormon Mexico, said "The laws Of Mexico provide that Mormon who w shes to take d second wife must present certificate signed by his first helpmate to the
The oasis., 1898-08-20

Mexican Herald; The evil of mari hua "a smoking appears to increase rat her than diminish among he lower classes, hut the most alarming feature in c,nuectiuu with this course. is the grow ing use of the maddeuDg weed by tbe very young. An illustratou of this was given yesterday afternoon in the Calle de las Damas, where d young boy, not much over twelve years of age. who bad been crazed by smoking marihuana, was running wildly down the centre of the thoroughfare, tearing his clothes and attacking all who crossed his path.
 Mexican Herald On the last day of the month occurs the anniversary of the heroic death of Cuauhtemoc. the great Aztec warrior, wlom Mexi- caus have made immortal in tradition aud song This anniversary used to be celebrated with typical Indian feasts. but this custom has heen abandoned for many years, patriotic societies havin supplauted them with observances of a less bizarre character Preparations for this years celebra- tion, of which the Cuauhtemoc statue in the PaseJ viii be the ceHter, are well under way.
The oasis., 1898-08-20
Thousands are Trying It.

Tn order to prove the great merit of Ey's Cream Babn the most effective cure for Catarrh aud Coll in Head, we have pre- pared a generons trial size for 10 cents, Get it of your druggist or send 10 cents to
 ELY BROS, 56 Warren St, N Y. City
 suffered from catarrh of the worst kind ever since a boy, and 1 ne,sr hoped for cure, but Ely's Cream Palm 'eems to do even tliat Mlny acquaintnr have used it with excellent results. Jscar Ostrum, 45 Warren Ave, Chicago, Ill.
 Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged cure for catarrh and contains no cocaine, mercury nor any injurious drug Price, 50 cents At druggists or by mail
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1898-08-25
60 Day Sale:

We have several thousand dollars
worth of goods to close out in the next
60 days at and below cost. Come quick.
If you can't come, send orders by mail.
Remember we pay the freight on all
goods bought at one time amounting
to $500 and over. We are shipping
goods to almost every shipping point
in this part of the State.
Spring calicos 3, SIC. Curtain poles
wood fixtures 22!c. Heavy sRugs 1x2
yds S8c. Lace curtains 14x34 yds 75c
per pair. Hassocks 33c. Window shades
on spring rollers 12I, 1Sc with fringe
20, 22t. With fringe and fancy paint
ings and gilt work 25, 3Oc. Lace cur
tain scrim yd wide DC. Mems very
wide brim straw hats SC. Boys fancy
straw hats sc. Ladies' ready-made
wasted skirts black ard colors 9Sc.,
$l.25. White dress goods 3, 4, &c.
Unbleached sheeting 3, &c. Several
hundred yards fancy curtain dropery
yd wide 4l, Sc. 1,45O yards spring
dress goods, over 300 styles 3, 5, Z, &c.
Art squares and druggets 2x2l yds
PI.o'> eacIi. W. a...-- 5....sL ~aooi.,Al-.
large consignment of Japanese cotton
warp mattings. Regular price 221c. We
offer this lot for s, 10, l2A, 15c. Heavy
China matiings 6, 8, l2c. We are
having big rush on mattings, and
this consignment will not last long al
these cut prices. All orders by mail
promptly illed.
II. C. SPIERS & DAvN
April 20, 1898. WELDON, N. q,