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The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-12-08

Emperor Francis Joseph, in celebrat-
ng the fiftieth anniversary of his ac-
session to the Austro-Hungarian throne,
,ranted full pardon to all lese majeste
prisoners and remitted the remainder of
he sentences of $40 other prisoners.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-12-08
Worst Blizzard on Record,

ST. LOUIS special: The worst blizzard
ever known IN the southwest ragged sun
day night. A tremendous fall of sleet
and snow blocked the street railways, and
the mines were forced to suspend opera
tlOns.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-12-08
Tries New Consumption Cure.

A successful operation for the treatment
,f consumption by the introduction OF
nitrogen gas into the pieural sac surround
NO the lang was performed at the home
,natbic hospital in st. Louis on Harry
Horn, "a years old.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-12-08
iowa Wiped Ont.

Nearly the entire business portion of
Eufala, l. T., was dS troyed by fire. The
loss is estimated at $l50, 900.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-12-08
Revolution Ended,


A cablegram received at the War De .
partment says the revolution in Salvador
is ended
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-12-08

DIR. John Henry BarroWs' lne popuia, isa,
Chicago divine, has been elected presi'en'
nf OberIin Ohio College
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-12-08
Department of Agriculture.

The Department of Agriculture has been
active in the last year Explorers have
been sent to many of the countries of the
Eastern and Western Hemispheres for seeds
and pants that may he useful to the United
States and with the further view of opening
up markets for our surplus products. The
forestry division of the department is giving
special attention to the treelcss regions of
our country and Is Introducing species spe-
cially adapted to Semi-arid regions. Forest
fires, which seriously interfere with produc-
tion, especially in irrigated regions. are be-
ing studied that the losses from this cause
may be avoided. The department is inqur-
ing into the use and abuse of water in many
States of the West and collecting informa-
tion regarding the laws of the States, the
decisions of the courts and the customs of
the people In this regard. so that uniformity
may be secured. Experiment stations are
becoming more effective every year The
annual appropriation of S720.O00 by Con
gress Is supplemented by 100000 from the
States. Nationwide experiments have been
conducted to ascertain the suitableness as to
soil and climate and States for growing su-
gar beets. The number of sugar factories
has been doubled in the last two years and
the ability of the United States to produce
its own sugar from this source has been
clearly demonstrated.
The alien contract law Is shown by ex.
perIeuce to need some amendment: a meas
ure providing better protection for seamen
Is proposed; the rightful application of the
eight hour law for the benefit of labor and
of the principle of arbitration are suggested
for consideration. and commend these sub
jects to the careful attention of the Con.
gress. WILLIAM MKINLEY.
Executive Mansion, Dec. 3, ls9S.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-12-08
Condition of the Treasury.

The Secretary of the Treasury reports
that the receipts of the Government from
all sources during the fiscal year ended June
30. 1896. including SS4. .IJ1 .22:S received from
sale of Pacific railroads. amounted to S405-
32l .335 and its expenditures to 4336S. 5S2
There was collected from customs S149, ,062
and from internal revenue S1I0,00O.641. Our
dutiable imports amounted to S324 T;,J, 419
q decrease of S5S, 156 $50 over the preceding
year, and importations free of duty amount
ed to S291, ,414. 115, 4 decrease from the pre-
ceding year of 800. .524 06S. Internal revenue
receipts exceeded those of the preceding
year by S24 ,2l2, ,O6S. The total collected on
distilled spirits was So, ,546. 800. on manu-
factured tobacco S36,230,o22 and on fer
mented liquors S39,5L5,4 ,421. We exported
merchandise during the year amounting TO
81, ,231 ,4S2, $50, an increase of SlSo, o,4SS,it
over the preceding year.
On the 1st of December. 1898. the amount
of money of all kinds In circulation or not
included in treasury holdings. was S1.SS6,-
SO, 1904, an increase for the year OF S16o,
794 1865. Estimating our population at TO-
$4,000 at the time mentioned the per capita
circulation was $500.
The provisions made for strengthening the
resources of the treasury in connection with
the war have given increased confidence in
the purpose and power of the Government TO
maintain the present standard, and has eS-
tabllshed more firmly than ever the national
credit at home and abroad. A marked evil
dence of this is found in the inflow of gold
to the treasury.
renew so much of my recommendation
of December, 1897, as follows:
That when any of the United States
notes are presented for redemption in gold
and are redeemed in gold. such notes shall
be kept and set apart and only paid out in
exchange for gold. This Is an obvious duty
If the holder of the United States note pre-
fers the gold and gets it from the Govern
ment, he should not receive back from the
Government q United States note without
paying gold in exchange for 1t. The reason
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-12-08

---e 80 --r-rsisors please say
you saw the Advertisement in tnis paper,
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-12-08

While it has not vet been practicable to en-
force all the provisions of the act of June oS.
1895, for the protection of the people of
the Indian Territory and for other pur-
poses," it is having salutary effect upon
the nations composing the five tribes. |
cannot too strongly indorse the recommen-
dation of the commission and of the Sec
retary of the Interior for the necessity of
providing for the education of the 10000
white children resident in the Indian Terri
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-12-08

Schley's squadron bombarded the forts
guarding the mouth of Santiago harbor.
Neither attack had any material result.
Hobson's Daring Act.
The next act in the war thrilled not
alone the hearts of our cOuntrymen but
the world, by its exceptional heroism On
the night of June 3 Lieutenant HobSon
aided by seven devoted volunteers. block
ed the narrow outlet from Santiago har-
Dor by sinking the collier Merrimac in
the channel, under fierce fire from the
shore batteries. escaping with their lives
as by a miracle. but falling into the
hands of the Spaniards. They were sub
sequently exchanged July Z.
BY June the cutting of the last Cuban
cable isolated the island. Thereafter the
invasion was vigorously prosecuted. On
June 10, under heavy protecting fire.
landing of 60 marines from the Oregon.
Marblehead and Yankee. was effected in
Guantanamo Bay. where it had been de-
termined to establish a naval station.
This important and essential port was
taken from the enemy after severe fight
ing by the marines. who were the first or
ganized force of the United States TO
land in Cuba. The position SO won was
held despite desperate Attempts 10 dis
lodge our forces. BY June IL additional
forces were landed and strongly intrench-
ed. On June % the advance of the in
vadng army under Major General Shaft
er landed at Baiquri. about fifteen miles
east of Santiago. This was accomplished
under great difficulties. but with marvel
Gus dispatch. On June 23 the movement
against Santiago was begun. On the Oath
the first serious engagement took place,
in which the First and Tenth Cavalry
and the First United States Volunteer
Cavalry. General Young's brigade of
General Wheeler's division. participated,
losing heavily. BY nightfall. however,
ground within FIVE miles of Santiago was
won. The advantage was steadily in
creased. On July l severe battle took
place. our forces gaining the outwork of
Santiago: on the 2d FL Caney and San
Juan We're taken after desperate
charge. and the investment of the city
was completed. The navy co-operated by
shelling the town and coast forts.
On the day following this brilliant
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-12-08

from w dSHilSlOn. ied'llS tne protection
of Spanish interests in the United States
to the French ambassador and the Aus
tro-Hungarian minister. simultaneously
with its communication TO the Spanish
minister. Gen. Woodford, the American
minister at Madrid. was telegraphed con-
iirmation of the text of the joint resou-
ton and directed to communicate it TO
the Government of Spain, with the formal
demand that it at once relinquish its au-
thority and government in the Island of
Cuba and withdraw its forces therefrom.
coupling this demand with announcements
of the intentions of this Government as to
the future of the island. in conformity
with the fourth clause of the resolution,
and giving Spain until noon of April 23
to reply.
The demand, although. as above shown,
officially made known to the Spanish en-
voy here, was not delivered at Madrid.
After the instruction reached Gen. Wood
ford on the morning of April 2l but he
fore he could present it. the Spanish min
lister of state notified him that upon the
Presidents approval of the joint resolu-
tion the Madrid Government, regarding
the act as equivalent to an evident dec
ldTdllUu Ol WIZ. Hdl tIueTtu lis minis
ter in Washington to withdraw. thereby
breaking off diplomatic relations between
the two countries, and ceasing all official
communication between their respective
representatives. Gen. Woodford there
upon demanded his passports and quilted
Madrid the same day.
Spain having thus denied the demand
OF the United States and initiated that
complete form of rupture of relations
which attends Il state Of war. the eXecu-
tive powers authorized by the resolution
were at once used by me to meet the en-
larged contingency of actual war between
Spain and the United States. April %
proclaimed n blockade of the northern
coast of Cuba, and on the 23d i called for
volunteers to execute the purpose of the
resolution. BY my message of April %
the Congress was informed of the situa-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
The wheelmeu and the Tiger.

ut was close here" said the opium
planter, THAT they caught tiger cred
tied with having done to. death 200 ma.
tives. Only last week while out for q
walk l saw tiger leisurely pass across
the road. Are you likely to be attacked:
Well, don't know. You may and may
not, but rather think a bicycle would
brighten tiger.
OF course we said 1t would be rather
nice to see tiger, that 1t would pro-
vide an appreciated adventurous flip.
But. as matter Of fact, we regretted
having talked determinedly about the
absolute necessity of getting away with
the moonrise We tried to shake our
hosts convictions that it was at night
tigers were on the prowl. But be would
not accommodate Us.
Maybe, we conjectured, the animal:
keep close to the roadway, watching TO,
victims. So as our Rovers went spin.
ming along IN the mellow moonlight,
eyes were strained ahead for any prowl
ing object. Once there was a quick
steadying down of pace. There wa.
some beast running along in the shade
1t wasn't big enough for a camel, il
was too big for dog, SO it must be Q
tiger. Never word was said. Each
pretended not to notice anything. Still
there was an affinity of funk. Now,
wonder what brute that is:" one of III
at last asked in pretended don't care
voice. "Oh, nothing particular-hyens
or something" was the reply. All the
while the animal was behaving in 8
distinctly mysterious way. We could
see its dark form in the gloom. 1t wa,
travelling ahead at leisurely pace, oc
casionally rustlipg the branches We
settled down to a dead crawl in it.
wake. Suddenly the brute strayed upor
o patch Of moonlight. :. was a poor lit
tie insignificant dc.xey.-Travel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28

the pleasure and honor of drinking a
bottle of wine with Capt Sigsbee,
commander of the Inflated Maine.
Yesterday little son was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Winkler. 726
Eleventh street. His parents accord.
ingly have decided that his name
shall be William Jennings BRYAN
Winkler, in honor of the city's distin.
guished visitor.
A dispatch WAS sent out from Pitts
burg this morning with the author.
ity of Miss Edna Benser stating that
1.-The denial of the engagement OF
/ Miss Benser and Mr.. Stockhouse is
entirely false" This should put at
rest matter which Chicago paper
has exhibited so little taste as to seek
to misrepresent.
Camp 20, Modern Woodmen of
America, last evening passed resolu-
ton pledging the camp to pay out of
its funds the dues and assessments of
all members who may enter the mill
tary service of the government. Thus
the camp coOperates with the execu-
tive council of the Woodmen order i'm
insuring to its members protection to
their policies in the event of their re-
spending to their country's call.
The marriage of Henry Schafr and
Miss Louise Deisenroth. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Deisenroth. was
solemnized at st. Mary's church by
Rev. Father II. Baak. yesterday after
noon. The couple were attended by
Henry Deisenroth and Miss Mary
Deisenroth. The bride and groom
entered upon the happy duties of
housekeeping in coy home on
Twenty-first street, attended by the
good wishes of many friends.
The supreme board of ma nagers of
the Royal NeighbOrs is holding its
quarterly meeting at the Harper
house. The board is composed of
Mrs. G. w. Halves. Rock Island: Mrs.
A. Z. Blazer, Manitou; Mrs c. f.
Allen, Omaha; Mrs. Irene Bentley.
Olwein, Iowa, and Tom G. Franks.
Peoria. Mrs. Watt. of Omaha, SUI
preme oracle of the Royal Neighbors,
and Mrs. Winnie Fielder. of Peoria,
supreme recorder, are attending the
meeting.
Dan Christy, an old man from the
county infirmary, while lodging a
bicycle on Second avenue and Eigh-
teenth street last night, ran in front
of an extra bridge line car in charge
of Motorman j. G. Showalter, and
was knocked down, his head striking
on the pavement with such force as
to render him unconscious. Christy
was taken to st. Anthony's hospital
in the ambulance. and DR.. j. De Silva
attended him. He was all right to-
day, and returned to the county farm.
At the urgent request of many Don
b. Shaw has decided to enter upon
the work of organizing company of
volunteers for Gen. Clendenin's regi-
ment, and all who desire to serve
their country in ease a second call is
made can do so by calling at George
Z. Bailey 4 Cos. or at Paul c. Gle
lands Office in the Masonic Temple
building and signing the muster roll.
Mr.. Shaw was for many years MEM
Der of Company A. and received a
thorough military training. He will
endeavor to give the company the
highest military efficiency possible
under existing circumstances before
the call is made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
Ate. .sion. Campers and Fishing Parties

We are headquarters for camping
sad fishing supplies; also a full line
If fresh groceries always on hand and
at the lowest price. Ice delivered to
all camps. Fresh and cured meats.
fresh produce direct from the farm.
All goods sold will be delivered free
of charge.
5. j. APPLE. Sears. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28

The greatest includes the less.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures scrofula,
and may 1e depended upon to cure
boils AMI pimples.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28

Foley's Honey and Tar gives quick
and positive relief in all cases. Sold
by T. 7. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
The weather We May Have.

Showers this afternoon: partly cloudy
tonight. with cooler In northwest por-
tion: Friday. fair. Iowa: Fair tonight
and Friday: cooler tonight with prob
ably light frost.
Todays temperature 81.
F. II. DUFF, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28

uSscribe for The Angus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
Glad riding. to A.t,,ma sufYerrrs

5. j. APPLE, Sears. Ill.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-09-15
National Eiste,ldfod.

salt Lake City. sept. l4.-An event
of national Importance is the Third
Annual Grand National Eisteddfod.
which takes place at the Mormon Tab
ernaele, Salt Lake city, October 5, 6
and :. Many prominent citizens
from all parts OF the country will
be present DR.. Joseph Parry, of
Wales, the great composer, will be
the adjudicator of the musical con
test, while Judge II. VI. Edwards of
the Eisteddfod. Professor Joseph J.
Daynes. the tabernacle organIst, has
been engaged as official accompaniestt
Judge {. c. Good win, Hon. c. ", Pen
rose and Hon. B. II. Roberts, adjudica-
tors of English literature, and Rev. NJ,
A. Ellis of Denver, adiudicator OF Welsh
literature. Choruses, bands, harpists,
Yocalists, poets and orators from all
parts of the west, and many from
the eastern states will take part In the
great festival. Low railroad rates have
been secured on all lines and thou
sands of people will avail themselves
of the opportunity of witnessing one
of the grsndest musical feasts ever
offered to the people of Utah. The
Eisteddfod opens Wednesday afternoon
and will run for the balance Of the
week. At noon, Wednesday, October
), procession will form at the
brigham Young monument and grand
parade will follow. Additional par
ticulsrs may be obtained from John
James, Corresponding Secretary, Box
{, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-09-15
MhsDmri's ENhibit At Omaha.

Omaha, Sept. Missouri. ranking
fifth in population, fourteenth In size
and among the first in amount and va
riety of resources in the galaxy of
states, fully proclaims, in its exhibit,
the supremacy of its educational insti-
tutions Missouri has no state build.
ing at the Mississippi Exposi-
ton. vet the state is well represented
at its headquarters in the Agricultural
building and its mineral, agricultural
forestry, horticultural and dairy ex-
hibits attract but little less attention
than is bestowed upon the exceptional
fine educational exhibit which is in
stalled in the south gallery of the Lib
ernl Arts building.
Missouri IS rich in state normal
schools doubtless one reason for heI
high educational standingl, having one
in the north at liirItsvilie. another in
the cen tral part at Narrensburg and
third at Cape GirardcRu in the south
east. Prominent among the exhibits
are specimens Of the work for which
the st. Louis schools have acquired q
national reputation drawing and kin
dergarten work. Hannibal proud OF
being distinguished as the birthplace
of Mark Twain, has card showing
the house in which he was born, the
cave made famous in Tom Sawyer
together with biography of the
author.
No part of the exhibit seems to at
tract more attention than the mode.
rural school house, designed by Hon
John ). Kirk, state superintendent OF
schools, who had charge of the rural
school section in the recent Trans
Mississippi Educational convention.
Tho methods of sanitation. heating
and equipment are admirably planned
and the entire cost is estimated at
5000.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-09-15

Lorenzo Snow was born at Mantua
Portage county, Ohio, on April 3, 1914.
In his youth he was somewhat noted
as student, and entered 0berlin col
lege, and while there he went to Kirt-
land to attend the Hebrew school
established by Joseph Smith He was
not ut that time. however, Mormon.
but his sister, Eliza Il. Snow, author
OF the hymn 20, Ny Father" was.
President Snow joined the church in
1886, being hapt lied in June of that
year by Apostle John f. Bynter. He
soon attained prominence and went
70 England ON mission, and has filed
missions in Italy and elsewhere, be-
sides being one Of the party that made
the trip to the Holy Land.
President SNOW has been essentially
church man and devoted to church
work. While he has been member of
state conventions and other bodies, he
apparently cared little for political
honors.
lie was i'll the immigration of ls4s,
and was ordained an apostle on Febru-
airy T., 1912 In 1853 he was chosen to
open up and settle Box Elder stake,
and has ever since resided at brigham
City. lie succeeded President Wood
ruff as the head of The council OF
apostles.
President Snow is noted for his
scholarly attainments and his spiritual
nature.
lie became especially prominent in
1855 during the enforcement of the
Edmunds- Tucker act, and his arrest
brought out from Judge Zane the seq
gregation ruling which was afterwards
reversed by the supreme court Of the
United States. His interview with
Governor West at the penitentiary
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-09-15
THE NEW FIRST PRESIDENCY,
President Lorenzo Snow Chosen to
Succeed President Woodruff,
George q. Cannon and Joseph L. Smith
Named Rs President SHOWS Connselors--
Franklin ID. Richards Becomes Presi-
dent of the Council of Apostles.

Salt Lake City sept. l4,At a special
meeting of the council OF apostles held
IN this city yesterday, Lorenzo Snow
was chosen president of the Church of
Jesus Christ of I.atter-day Saints
Since the death of President Wilford
Woodruff there has been geat deal of
speculation as to the makeup of the
next presidency ofthe church. although
II was all along conceded that, follow
ing precedent Lorenzo Snow, as presi-
dent OF the council of apostles, would
succeed to the presidency of the church
the only question being as to his will
ingness to accept the responsibilities of
the Office, on account of his advanced
age, "a years.
However, very soon after President
Woodrutfs death, the apostles. in ac-
cordance with the rules Of the church
met, the presidency previously existing
was dissolved and the apostles with
Lorenzo Snow as president. succeeded
to that Office. The question of reor-
ganizing the presidency was then con
sidered and yesterday this was effected
Lorenzo Snow being chosen as success
sor to Wilford Woodruff, This was
done by unanimous vote, as is required
by the rules of the church.
President Snow then announced that
he had chosen George @. Cannon as his
first counselor and Joseph f. Smith as
second, this action being ratified by
unanimous vote
The reorganization OF the presidency
left very important Office vacant,
that of president of the apostles, and
Franklin d. Richards, the senior
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-09-15
GOMEZ HAS RESIGNED.

Cuban Commander is Oppose d to what
He Terms American Dom ination.
Santiago de Cuba, Sept l4.-An un
eontradicted rumor has been received
by General Lawton that General Max
imo Gomez, the insurgent commander
in-chief, has rendered his resignation
of the command of the Cuban army TO
the Cuban government at Camaguey,
and that it has been accepted. Gomez.
it appears. has been protesting against
the Cuban government yielding the
control of the affairs OF the island to
the Americans. and the explanation
for resigning was his disapproyal Of
passive submission to conditions tend-
ing to the practical retirement Of the
Cuban republic. as such. and the esta b.
fishing of the absolute dominion Of the
United States.