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The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
CANNON WAS LOADED
Bin for Fifty Millions Of Dol!ars for
 National Defense.

WASHINGTON, March s.-Chairman Cannon of the appropriations commit tee introduced 8 bill in the house en- titled Making Appropriations for the National Defense. It is as follows:
 That there is hereby appropriated out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated,f for the national defense, and for each and every purpose connected herewith, to be expended at the discretion of the president. and to remain available until June 30, 1899, S50 .o00. GOO. z
 It was referred to the committee on appropriations
 The Cannon bill, it was learned later. was the outcome of a conference held at the White House, at which Mr. Cam non, Secretary Long, AIr Dingley. Sem ator Allison and Gen. Grosvcnor were present. The situation was considered so grave that it was deemed imperative that an immense appropriation of this character should be made at once to prepare for the national defense
 Mir Cannon says he simply intro duced the bill in his individual capacity as a representative This is, of course, trIe, but it can be stated positively that the bill was introduced as the re. suit of the conference with the presi. dent and the republican leaders oi both houses, and that the bill has the presidents approval.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
4 FOREIGN CONTRACT.
The Cramps Are Negotiating for a
 Bic One.
RUSSIA IS THOUGHT TO BE TIE PARTY.
l. Will Include First-Ciass Ship Yard Besides Several Battleshjps and
 Cruisers -Rus5ia's $ Weather
 Eye Is on Japan.
Pm1ADELrmA. March s.-The North

PnmADEtrmA. March x s.-The North American publishes the following:
 While the attention of the public during the recent war scare has been for the present time diverted from the Cramp ship yard b League Island, yet it is safe to assert that the kcnsington firm of ship builders is at this moment on the eve Of securing foreign COIL tract of sensational proportions.
 Although the members of the firm maintain the utmost secrecy on the sub ject. yet 1t is fact that during the week just passed q force of draughts- men has been working on plans and es- timates almost continuously.
 "The plans and estimates. if is said, are being drawn up for the eonsidera- tion of q foreign power, and include a tirst-elass ship-yard, such as operated by Cramps. besides several battleships and cruisers.
 Although the name of the foreign power is being kept d secret, it is gen. erally understood by those in position to know that the plans and estimates will eventually ind their way to Rus sia. This is the more readily apparent in view of the fact that al signs of the European horizon point eoncIusiyely te q war between Japan and Russia in the near future.
 Japan realizes that Russia is making dangerous encroaehments in China, where sde herseit should enjoy the fruits of victory. i,ussia=on the other hand, will not reeede hence wary With Japan seems inevitable.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
A PRETTY INCIDENT.
The Kindness of n spanish Lady to n
 Lone soldier Boy.

|
 \ recent traveller in Spain describes a touching scene witnessed at the depar- 1 ture of q regiment for Cuba. All day
 long there had been heard the meas l l1ed tread of soldiers marching through the street; all day long gayly bedecked boats had been passing to and from the vessel that was to take them to Havana. 1 The twilight began to deepen when the i correspondent saw a startling and l pretty sight''-the impetuous action of a portly, good-loolling and weil-dressed l lady, who noticed young soldier walk
 ing dcieetedly along down the pier iu
 his travelling gray with knapsaek strapped over his shoulders. All the rest of the men had friends, their uovias, mothers, relatives, and made the usual gallant effort to look eiated and full of hope This lad had no one. and it might be dhined that he was car l lAing q desolate heart over the seas. i The handsome woman burst from her i group of friends, took the boys hand and said: My son has already gone to i Cuba He is in the regiment of Andalu- l sia, and sailed two months ago You
 may meet him. Pope G.; take this kiss to him." She leaned and kissed his cheek"
 An English boy would have shown aWkwarness, but these graceful soHthcrners are never at a loss for a pretty gesture and a prettier word. 1 he boy hlushed with pleasure, and still holding the lady's hand. said with quite natural Pallantry without smirk CT lilly smile; And may 1 not take one for myself as well, senora 2" The lady reddened, laughed a little neryousiy and bent and kissed him again to the frantic applause of soldiers and ciyii- inns, while the boy walked on, braeed and happy.-Biackwood's Magazine
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
ALLEGED MURDERERs.
Arrest in New Orleans of Salvatore Guffre
 and Michael Paluma.

CHICAGO, March s.-The police have been notified of the arrest, in New Or leans, of Salvatore Gutfre and Michael Paluma, who are wanted here for the murder of salvanore Poppa, janitor of an apartment building Poppa was found enc night. q year ago, with his skull fractured He refused to tell the names of his assailants and died short ly after. Poppa was supposed to have had large sum of money in his room The crime was apparently fastened on Gutfre and Paluma, and the men were chased through several states in the south, being finally arrested in New Orleans.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
SPAIN HAS RECEDED,
Request for the Recall of Consul
 General Lee Withdrawn.
WAR SHIPS MAY GARRY SUPPLIES, TOO.
It Only Seems Necessary for Uncle sam to Show Firm, Unyielding Hand to Convince Spain that
 She's a Weakling.

WASHINGTON, March s.-Spain ha. withdrawn her request for the recall of Consul-General Lee, and it is now believed that the incident is practically closed. The withdrawal came in the shape of an official communication from Minister Woodford It is now stated that the request was never put in the shape of d demand, but that it was merely a suggestion on the part of Spain, nnd when she found that it would not be pleasantly received by this country she promptly reeeded.
 t Is learned that the Spanish obiee- ton te Consul-General Lee is based largely upon his sympathy for the Cn. bans and some of his utterances which have found their way into print. It is understood that the Spauiards also take exceptions to the friendly relations and companionship existing between Gen. Lee and correspondents of papers which have been decidedly unfriendly to Spain. Ii is believed that Senor De L0Tne carried to Spain papers and in- formation calculated to make the Span fsh government request the recall of Consul-General Lee.
 It is learned that the intimation that Spain was dissatisfied with Gen. Lee. and might ask the president to recall him. came To the secretary of state last Saturday through eablegram from Minister Woodford, and that in re- sponse to the presidents refusal to con sider Gen Lees recall the Madrid authorities signifed their acquiescence. and this fact was duly cabled to the secretary of state. It therefore ap, pears that the status is thc same as be. fore the incident. The correspondence. aS understood here. did not show that Spain had made demand fer Gen. Lees recall. or that the Madrid gov ernment had gone so far as to request his recall. The extent of its dis. pleasures was expressed in an intmation simply that his pres. enee in Havana as the rep. resentative of the United States gay. ernneRt tFas net agreeable te them The complaint against sending relief supplies to Cuba in war vessels was made through AIr. Du Bose. the Span ish charge, but when the matter was fully explained to him he freely ex- pressed his entire satisfaction with the present arrangement. and intimated that he would withdraw his protest.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
His Omce Cost Him Hi, Life.

ADA. Ga, March s.-The friends of John R. Freeman, who was assassi- mated here week ago, assert that he was killed by persons who wished to prevent his assuming charge of the post office, to which he had been ap- pointed by President Mckinley. At the time Freeman signed his bond he expressed fears of assassination, and two days afterward he was shot in the back and killed as he was entering his house
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
THE RAILROADS WON.
Supreme Court Decision in the Nebraska
 Maximum Freight Rate Case.

WASHINGTON, March s-The supreme court rendered an opinion in the Ne braslla maximum freight rate case. The opinion was handed down by Jus tice Harlan
 Justice Harlans opinion holds the Nebraska law to be contrary to the fourteenth amendment, in that it au- thorized the taking of property with out due process of law, and was, there fore, invalid. Hence the railroads won
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
ANDREW m'GEEs MURDERER.
Chicago Police Believe They Have Him in
 tine Person of George II. Jacks.

CmeAGo, March The police believe they have in custody the men respon- sible for the death of aged Andrew NcGee, who was found murdered and robbed about ten days ago. One of the supposed murderers is George H. Jacks, who was arrested near P. D. Armour's home few days ago for sandtagging, and given an indeter- miuate sentence. Jacks is said to be ex-ehief of police of Muskegon, Mich, from which place he was sent 10 prison for robbery. lis alleged aeeompliee in the MeGee murder is Wm. ]. Willows, d jauitor Willows has made d confess sion, in which he charges Jacks with the murder. and also implieatesa wom- an and two other men in the murder Willows says he is in deadly fear of Jacks and claims that Jacks is a hyp- notist. Jacks says Willows statement is a lie throughout.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
A WORD OF ADVICE
To Those Coming to Alaska or the
 hIondiIse Gold Fields.

KIondiIse Gold Fields.
 One thing should be impressed upon every miner, prospector or trader com ing to Alaska, to the kendike, or the Yukon country. and that IS the neces- sity for providing an adequate and proper food supply Whether procured in the States, in the Dominion. or at the supply stores here or further on, this must be his primary concern. Upon the manner in which the miner has observed or neglected this precau- ton more than upon any other one thing will his success or failure depend.
 These supplies must be healthful and should be concentrated, but the most careful attention in the selection of foods that will keep uuimpaired in definitely under all the conditions which tFey will have 10 encounter IS imperative. For instance, IS bread raised with baking powder must be re lied upon for the chief part of every meaI. imagine the hefpfessness of q miner with a can of spoiled baking powder. Buy only the very best flour; 1t is the cheapest in the end. EXperi- ence has shown the Royal Baking Pow i der 10 be the most reliable and the trading companies now uniformly sup ply this brand, as others will not keep l in this climate. Be sure that the bacon l is sweet, sound and thoroughly cured. l These are thc absolute necessities upon which all must place q chief reliance
 and can under no circumstances be neglected. They may. of course, be supplemented bY as many comforts or deliracies as the prospeetor may be able to pack CT desire to pay for.-Alaska
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The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
FIFTY-FlFTH CONGRESS.
(First Regular sessiona
HOUSE

WAsHINGTaS. March 7.-Ghairman IIull of the military committee in the house moved the passage, under sus- pension of the rules, of the Hawlev bill creating two additional regiments of artillery
 The debate on the bill deyelope q nothing exciting. but there was great outuufst of enthusiasm when Mr. Hay tdeuI.. Ea.l declared that he stood ready to vote for any measure to prepare for the emergency which confronted the country.
 Two democrats Jones (Va.l and Cox fTenn.l spoke against the bill, which was passed without division.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
Took the Law into Their Own Hands.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March Sired Moore. the murderer of Tom Anderson was taken from the county jail at sea- atobia, Miss, and shot ta death by u mob ef 90 persons. Anderson and Moore had quarreled about some trivial matter Moore followed his man and shot him five times. afterward placing the body on the railroad track to hide the crime. There were several wit nesses, however, and soon Moore was behind the bars
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
nelclan Prince to study America.

LONDON, March 3. 8.-Prince Albert of Belgium embarked at Southampton to-day for America, accompanied by his private physician and two serv- ants. The tour of the prince is more for study than pleasure. He expects to study the methods of United States government, to visit the factories, mines and farms and to observe the people of the United States in their habits, thought and manner of living
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
Fugitive Banker Caught in Mexico.

DALLAS, Tex March w. F. Brice, former cashier of both the Quanah na- tionaI bank and tho National Bank of Ryan, l. T., who is said to have dis posed of about Sl5o 900 belonging to the two institutions two years ago and then fled to Mexico, has been appre- hended and an extradition has been granted by President Diaz. He will be taken to Ryan next week to stand trial in the United States court there.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
Death of an Aged Aiiscr.

PINE BlrfF Ark, March Slack Neal, one of the oldest citizens in this section of the country. died at his home in the east end Jack claimed to be 1a5 years old He was miser and is said to have had 8 considerable sum of money at the time of his death.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11

book of receipts for all kinds Of cookery which 5 specially valuable for use upon tAe traIl or in the camp, Is published by the Royal Baking Powder Company, of New York. lie receipts are thoroughly practical, and the meth eds are carefully explained so that the inexperienced may, with its aId. readily prepare everything requisite tor a good, wholesome meal, or even ddiHties If he las the necessary ma terials. The matter IS in compact though durable form, the whole book weighing but two ounces. Under a special arrangement, thls book will be sent free to miners or others who may desire it. We would recommend that every one going to the hlondIke pro- cure copy. Address the Royal Baking Powder Co, New ork.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
A Grnxe Sitn.tinn.

BOMBAY March s.-The situation here is grave. There is extreme uH- rest among the natives, who are in censed at the plague measures, which wound their religious susceptibllities. In addition, the plague authorities are at loggerheads with the city corpora tion, which has stopped their supplies of none =
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
The Court of Inquiry.

HAVANA, March s,-Quly surnises can be made as to how long the United States court of inquiry into the loss of Maine will remain here, but it does not seem likely that the courts stay here will be much longer protracted It's members profess ignorance as to the time of their departure for the United States.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
.suici.Ieaf St. Louis.

ST. Lotus. March 8.-N Bosenthal. for 20 years prominent in Gle wall paper trade of this city. shot anl killed him self at 9:l5 q. m. in the o1i ,e = Her man Weineburg X XG9..G59 North Fourth street the place of business occupied by Mf BoseHthaA until he sold deutt two weeks ago. The cause for the deed is not known
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
Executive Nominations.

WASHINGTON, March s-Ihe presi. dent sent these nomination to the sen ate:
 James E Holland. to be naval officer of customs in the district of fhiladeI- phiai Nn. N. Bowers. te be collector of customs for the district of San Diego, Cal.
 Rev Halsev (. Gayitt. af Illinois, to bepast chaPIaiu Passed Assistant En- giueer Iranliin ] Scheit to be chief engineer.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Early Callers of Prominence at tho Ex-
 ecutive Mansion.

WASHINGTON, March s.-Not since the disaster to the Maine has the presi- dent received so large number of early callers of prominence. Senators Allison and Hale were among the first to arrive, and they were immediately shown into the cabinet room. They were soon joined by Secretary Long and Representa- tives DingicY, Grosvenor and Cannon. The conference lasted nearly or quite m hour. and at its conclusion all left about the same time.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
To Mount the Point Lima Guns.

SAN DIEGO, Cal. March Silent Hum. phrey, commanding Battery D, Third artillery, stationed at this place, has orders to send his company of artillery to Point Lima to mount the three ten inch rifles recently delivered there for the defense of this harbor
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
The Lott Railroad.

Receiver John c. Lonsdale, of the Little Rock, Hot Springs and Texas road, better known as the Lott road, will apply to the Federal court at To- peka, Kan, for an order of sale of the assets in his hands. lie has an offer of f5O, GOO for the road as 1t stands
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
SPANISH CREWS.
Men to Man the Torpedo Boats osada and
 Andez Arrive at Glasgow.

GLASGOW, March s.-The crews to man the Spanish torpedo boats Osado and Andez, which are being com pleted by the Thompsons for Spain, have arrived here. It is expected that the boats will be completed on Friday or Saturday, when they will eo to Fer rol Spain, where they will take on board their armanents. From Ferrol the Osado and Andez are going to Cuba.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
Ammunition for the Fleet.

KEY WEST, Fla, March s.-The Mall lory line steamer Alamo arrived here from New York with cargo of ammu- milton for the United States fleet, greater part of which is intended for the cruiser Cincinnati The cruiser Montgomery will take the ammunition to the Cincinnati
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
Pilgrims Received by the Pope.

RoME. March s.-The pope who was in excellent health. received I00 per sons. including 250 Swiss pilgrims lis holiness assisted at mass and after wards the leaders of the pilgrims were personally received in audience by the pope who was seated on the throne
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
NAMES sTARBoARD TuRRET.
T. Is Found to Haze Been Blown Clear Of
 the ship.


 NEw YORK. March s.-The starboard turret of the Maine is found to have been bHown=eIear ef the ship, saEs the Havana correspondent of the Herald. The turret now lies uptarned on it's side and sunk deep in the mud Its present position sregarded as one more proof of the tremendous force of the explosion eNerted in the direction from port to starhaard
 George Helms, the ships carpenter. has made careful inspection of the wreck. He was detailed 10 this duty because of his perfect familiarity with all portions of the vessel Though Helms has net made am official report or appeared before the court of inquiry since week ago. it is understood that lie has privately confirmed the state ments of Ensign Powelson in reference to the present position of the Maine $ bottom plates, and the shattered condi- tion of the ship.s keel.
 Naval Inspector Hoover isaboard the Mangrove with the court of inquiry. and his views will be also consulted on points involving the structural evi= dence
 It is said the diseontinuance of work by the wreclling tue Right Arm was due to disagreement between Capt. Magee of that craft and Capt. sigsbee of the Maine Capt. Magee. it is said refused to let his mon convey the bodies as recovered fro m the wreck to the dead barge a few hun dred yards away. asserting that the contract did not call for such duty It was agreed 10 dispense with the serv- ices of Capt. Maeee ant his boat. The wreck is now being aismantled rapidly and work below the water line is made proportionateIy easier.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
Pension swIndler In the Toll,

TOPEKA, kas. March s.-George Cralle notorious and clever pension swindler, has been brought here for tr.al after being arrested at Holton by government inspector. Cralle is wanted in Iowa, Missouri and other states ue has sailed under numerous aliases
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
Result of a Family Feud.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, March ST. N. Sherman, a farmer was killed by his cousin. Tom sherman, in d law office at Athens Tenn. The killing was the outcome of family feud which has existed for several years
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
win Receive the United states Commis-
 sion "Wednesday.

PARIS, March s.-The minister for foreign affairs NJ. IIanotaux. has in- formed the United States ambassador, Gen Horace Porter. that he will re- ceiYe the United States special commis- sion to the Paris exposition of 1900, on Wednesday next.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
squadron Held insReadiness.

KEY WEST. Fla. March s.-Admiral Sicard's squadron is held in readiness to sail upon short notice Shore leave is practically suspended. The vessels are all being coaled to their full ca- pacity in preparation for any emer- gency.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
THE ALFONSO XIII.
Arrival of Another spanish warship with
 I.50o Soldiers at Havana.


 NEW YoRK. March Sly the hiss and roar of rockets and military music Havana was awakened sunday and the harbor was alive with craft. summoned by signals flying at Moro Castle, an- nouncing the avrival of another ship, says the IIcrald's correspondent in if5Iana.
 1t turned out to be not the ex- pected cruiser Gristobol Colon. but the Alfonso XIII, of the spanish line, and on her decks throneed I,50o soldiers from Spain As she moved to her anchorage tugs shot out from the piers with bands on board, and rocket bat teries. afloat and ashore, roarea a vel come to the new regiments which Spain pours into the western world.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
Her Gentle Reminder

Grace, he began, between yoa aa me-
 Bob, she interrupted, saetse and me there should beuothH
 And what could he do, in face of taIs but move up 10 her end of the sofa < Ainslee's Magazine
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
The CataIoni, Disabled.

HALIFAX, \. S., March s-SteameI Delaware, Liverpool for Philadelphia, is coming in with steamer Catalonia from Queenstown for Boston in tow.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
The "QueeN e Plckpockcts" Fatally
 Wounded.

SAN FRANCISCO. March. $. Mabel Heating, known from New York to san Francisco as The Queen of riekpoels- cts, was shot and fatally wounded by Jerry Sullivan, a city hall ianitor, in the saloon of her husband, who also re ceived bullet from the same pistol.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
Foreer Attempts suicide.

FIBRE HAurE. Ind March s.-Dr Clemens Katz, q NelI-6noWn druggist attempted suicide with strychnine, sunday after having been brought back here from Paris, Ill.,, under charges of forgery. which he admitted He may recover
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
Ordered Into Commi s.ion.

WAsHNGFoS. March 8.-Orders have been issued from he navy department to put the Columbia and Minneapolis, the two great commerce destroyers- in commission at once. These two vessels have been held in reserve for some time NaCf
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
GeninIitx.

A quality often found in men wEose whole mental and physical orgauiza- tions are kept vigorous by diligence aud temperance, and in simple minded men who love fun and comfort without falling into vice or follS.-Judge.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
To Purchase Ammunition.

LONDON. March s-Two separate commissions of Spanish officers ar rived in London last week to purchase ammunition.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
Assigned.

CINCINNATI, March SD. Schroeder & Co.,, jewellers, 61s Race street, as signed to II. P Goebel. Liabilities, s65,ooo; assetS, s6o,ooo; preferences, kt~ nan
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
Spanish Fleet Mobilization.

MADRID, March s-The Imparcial says that Admiral Bermejo minister of marine, has directed that the most active preparations be made to mobilize the Spanish fleet.
The Monticellonian., 1898-03-11
Rrazll Has New KnIer.

RIo JANEIRo, March 3.-Senor Cam possale has been elected president of Brazil by large majority The oppo- sition in Rio Juneiro abstaiucd from voting. There was no disorder