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Tho judge stopped again, shut up mis-
knife and took the remains Of his stick
in his right hand, holding it on level
with his shoulder.
IL began, told them how long l had
known the colonel and what kind of
man l used to think he was before no
got his commission rs colonel of our
regiment. And then started ill., Gen.
tlemen, / said, If | had known this
man was going to have command Of my
regiment I'd enlisted as raw private
i'll another one Hos got no more bust
ness being i'll command Of mon than n
yellow cur dog. There's not man in
the army would rather SEQ kicked out
than our colonel. Hos the most ornary
man, officer or private in tho whole
army, and it would havo been bless
ing to every mothers son of us if he'd
been killed before we left camp
"Well, boys, l kept up this lick for
about 80 minutes. When | began to
talk, the faces Of all the company were
just normal--what faces of men ought
to be when they've had good dinner
and arc drinking good liquor and have
not had anything to ruillo their tenn
pers. But when | began to launch forth
against the colonel the faces changed. |
knew there wasn't more than one or two
mon there who didn't feel just rs /
did. But tho colonel--hu, hui 1t was
tho funniest thing every saw IIo got
red. then white, then red again, and
kept on changing color this way until l
ynt fhpp,,nI, tn11s A
loud, too, let mo toll you, and it wasn't
long before every man in the regiment
who could was around tho tent listen
ing, and everybody in tho regiment
knew l was blowing up tho colonel.
Tho judge stopped and laughed again.
There wam't any moro speeches
after | got through, because tho love
feast seemed to break up by mutual
agreement. Soon as l stopped saluted,
got my hat and went out. Tho boys
met mo Mt tho door of tho tent, hoisted
mo up ON their shoulders and carried
mo round tho whole camp shouting
and yelling like Sioux Indians. Our
next colonel was good man, and we
never had much moro trouble, except
once or twice with our brigade com.
mandor.
Did you ever see tho colonel after
that, judge?" Henry asked
Eyes. saw him whom | came back
home, but we warn't very friendly,
and pretty soon he moved farther west.
When camo ont to Omaha, / ran up
against him again. He was ono Of the
big guns of the place. wealthy and re.
speoted. and was u good man; seemed
to have reformed. IIo met mo down
town ono day and asked mo to como up
TO his office with him. Whom we got
there, no shut tho door turned around
and held out his hand 60 mo saying:
Judge. / want TO thank you for that
speech you mado back in 1862 when /
was leaving the army, 1t was tho first
time anybody over spoke SO plainly to
me. 1t hurt then, but it did me more
good than anything that over happened
to mo. | want to thank you for making
n decent and respectable man out OF a
oontemptible cur who called himself a
] gontlemnn.
I won, puyn, a guess ~ s anutt rfmu
| for supper. Conn ON, Charlie; there
amt any wood cut, and we want some,
thing hot tonight Philip Rutherford
Kollar in Omaha World Herald
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Incident of Trolley TrnNeI.

What tho dash are you here for?"
said an angry passenger. stepping down
slowly from tho footboard Of trolley
car He thought the conductor should
have looked out for him and stopped tho
Car where he wanted to get off, block
back
"I'll show you what Pm here for,
said the conductor, reaching for tho
bellcord (ting. tingD az no spoke and
Zip, zip. zip, came tho sound Of
the motorman's lever turning in the
notches, and
Bz-z-zz-zz-zzi' sang the trolley,
and before he knew it tho passenger
found himself standing alone in tho
middle Of the road New York Sun
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o publish ALL THE NEWS promptly and
succinctly and in the most readable form,
without elision or partisan bias to discuss
its significance with frankness. to keep AN
OPEN EYE FOR Pubic ABUSES To
give besides complete record Of current
thought, fancies and discoveries in all de-
partments of human activity IN its DAILY
EDITIONS of from 10 to IA PAGES, aud 10
provide the whole Tor its patrons al the
nominal price of ONE CENT-that was
from the outset aud will continue 70 BE-
the aim Of THE RECORD
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Method.

mo. said Senator Sorghum, with
emphasis. II can't talk for publication
today.
But, senator in oil tho years Of our
acquaintance this is the first time you
ever declined to let me quote you. >
Il don't want you not to quote me.
want you to say decline to be inter
viewed. This Ia confidential. I've CON
Guided it's time for me to act as If I'd
got to be SO important that dash t talk
for fear Of giving something big away. !"
Washington Star
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CONSOLATION.

Now sleeps tho rose the lily sleeps
The daisy sleeps; tho sly in rain
Upon their graves, dospairing, woeps
Not dreaming they will rise again.
foor weeping skies, be comfortodi
Soon will return tho daisy star;
The rose and lily arc not dead,
But sleeping where our longings ara
It's but u little weary while
OF sullon cloud and toncless earth
Before the spring shall wake and smilo
And bring her pretty baios to birth
And thou, poor sky, with eye of blue,
Shut SEQ rerisep the new lowered year
And drop an April tear er tive
For Joy oneo more To find her here
Thy happy tears shaii gently fall
ON all the buds that charm thee most,
NoNt spring brings all~or nearly all
Which with last spring wua loved and lost
-E. Neshit in Literature.
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He-I was reading somewhere tho
other day that no woman should ever
marry genius.
She-Oh, well, don't lot that worry
you. Even If the girls were disposed to
heed such advice tho bars would still DO
down for you. Chicago News
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"Is that fellow really painless den
tistl"
almost. Tho only pain L suffered
was whom he extracted his fees. I'M
dianap1lis Journal
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The Daily Edition

A NJ Buying, Renting Selling. Exchanging Type
IN writer's Of all kinds robustness family aud
triyate use. Also buying aud exchanging job aud
i'd lots Of merchandise. lumber machinery etc.
nd especially slow and dead stock. Advise wants
and offerings Everything Is Balabls somewhere
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245 Broadway, New York.
May 20. 1896.
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sumo control of the naval station here.
The reports from the blockade lines
tonight are that the situation Is un-
changed. The smaller cruisers are still
lined up, with the gunboat Annapolis
acting as flagship.
Two small prizes were brought in
today. They were both Spanish fishing
schooners Of no great value, the Ori-
ente and the Antonio Suarez: The ORR
ente was captured by the gunboat
Helena, off Havana harbor. She was
bound from Yucatan for Havana, with
a cargo Of dried fish, and had been
out twenty-five days on account of
the gales and contrary winds. The
blank shot was enough to bring the
little fellow to terms The skipper de-
clared he knew nothing of the exist
ing war conditions. The Helena put a
prize crew on board and sent her in
here
The Antonio was captured by the
dispatch boat Uncas, off Bocas Sieja,
near Havana. 1t is said that she was
signalling information to a French
steamer as to where she could land
without interference from the blockad-
ing fleet,
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nounced that the vessel had been re-
leased.
Commodore Watson this afternoon
received orders from Washington in
stantly to release the French mail
steamer, and to send her to Havana
under escort
The capture of the Frenchman as
l.. turned out was an unfortunate In
cident, resulting from mistakes; but
no protest has been made to the rep
resentatives Of the French govern
ment in the United States. The Of
ficials here declare that this will close
the affair.
Unfortunate Affair.
It appears that, before the Lafayette
sailed for Havana, the French legation
in Washington was instructed to COM
municate with the state department.
This was done, and permission granted
to the steamer to enter and discharge
her passengers and cargo, with the
understanding that she would take on
nothing there.
Instructions for the fulfillment of
this agreement were sent from Wash
ington to Admiral SIMPSONS squad
ron, and it was only learned today,
after the capture was made, that they
were never delivered.
This afternoon, United States Com
missioner Otto, United States District
Attorney Stripping and number Of
"A
fayette, examined her papers and ca
bled the state department for instruc-
tions. These came without delay in the
form of an order to Commodore Wat
son.
OF the 1853 passengers on board the
Lafayette, seWenty-eight are for Ha-
vana, nearly all being young spaniacds,
who say they are going to Cuba to en-
gage in mercantile pursuits. When
surprise was displayed that such was
their mission at this time, they merely
shrugged their shoulders and vouch-
safed no further explanation.
One Cuban was aboard who was re-
turning TO join the insurgent army He
was banished from the island seven
months ago, but came within the terms
of Gen. Blanco's armistice just before
the war began. He YVES overjoyed when
told that he would be taken with the
regular United States troops when
they moved The local junta took him
in charge, and he leaves for Tampa to-
night.
No COmtrnbrand.
The United States authorities who
examined the Lafayette today say that
SC far as the ships manifest shows she
carries no contraband of war; but with
such an immense cargo it was impos-
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sible to make a thorough inspection.
They saw nothing in the nature of
arms or ammunition aboard.
Her release constitutes the first Of
fetal act Of Commodore Watson in his
new command of this division of Ad-
miral SIMPSONS fleet. He arrived this
morning. The ships in the harbor
doomed commodore's salute of eleven
guns this afternoon.
This customary act Of courtesy to
new commanding officer had a distress
ing effect on the Lafayette's passen-
gers The federal officials were dining
with Capt. Chapleta at the time and
suddenly found themselves in the midst
Of panic. The Spaniards yelled that
the enemy had opened fire, and they
scampered about the decks to find
places Of shelter. Some of them burst
frantically into the captains cabin,
where he was at dinner with his visit
ors, and begged the Americans to save
their lives. One Mexican woman, wife
of Spaniard who was seized with
spasm when the Annapolis held up the
Lafayette yesterday, duplicated the
performance when the salute was fired,
and for some time 1t was feared her
life was in danger.
The Capture.
The Lafayette, which halls from st.
Ingacio, France, is a fine vessel of
the old type, She is 344 feet long, has
A feee beam and is % feet deep. She
was built in 1864 at Greenock of iron.
Her capture was effected shortly be-
fore sundown last night in the follow
ing manner: The Lafayette was head
ing for Havana and was boarded by an
officer Of the Annapolis and warned not
to enter port. She afterwards made
an attempt to do so and was captured,
after an exciting chase. The Whining
ton, Newport and Morrill, took part in
the capture Of the Frenchman.
After an examination of the Lafay-
cites papers had been made a prize
crew from the Annapolis was placed
on board and she was sent to Key
West, escorted by the Wilmington.
Previous to this step being taken,
Commander Hunker, of the Annapolis,
the temporary flag officer, and Com
mander G. G. Todd, of the Wilmington,
exchanged signals for over an hour
Commodore Remey arrived on the
Mascotte this afternoon. While nothing
official can be learned as to whether ne
will take command of the second di-
vision of the fleet it is said on good au-
thority that his assignment is to as
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OPPORTUNITY TO ACT
EXPECTED BY THE FLYING SQUAD
RON IN A FEW DAYS

The Cruiser Minneapolis Is Now at
Hampton Roads, and when the
New Orleans Arrives SchIey VIII
Have a Splendid Fleet to- Follow
His Flag - COaling Under a
Hurry Order.
FORT MONROE, Va, May 6.-To-
days developments seem to indicate
that Commodore Schley will be given
chance for action within a few days.
The cruiser Minneapolis arrived here
this evening at o'clock and the New
Orleans will be here early in the morn
ing. These additions make a squad
ron of exceptional fighting ability. The
New Orleans as a fighting ship is su-
perior to the Columbia, which was de-
tached, and the Scorpion, with her
splendid armament, helps fill out
squadron that will give a good account
of itself.
The Minneapolis was ordered up to
Newport News for coal imm mediately
upon her arrival and will be coaled to-
night, Flag Lieut.. Sears ordering
hurry job.
If the New Orleans gets here tomor-
row she will be .coaled Immediately,
and with the addition of the tug Fow-
Ter as a water boat and the collier just
attached. the flying squadron will be
completed.
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Washington Bureau st. Paul Globe, !
Corcordn BUILDING.

CUICOIuH DUHQfHY. !
Special to The St. Paul Globe.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May Con
the question of whether this govern
ment shall hold Manila and collect Gus
toms pending the final outcome of the
war with Spain, and until a treaty of
peace that is satisfactory to the United
States shall have been negotiated
there is a marked difference Of opinion
in congress. 1t is a question that is be-
ing carefully considered by the senate
committee on foreign relations, but the
members Of that committee with the
exception Of Foraker and Morgan have
not yet decided as to what course they
will take.
Senator Davis has been very anxious
to receive confirmation through official
sources that Commodore Dewey has es-
tablished a provisional government at
Manila. The senator is making a
careful study Of the law and looking
up the precedents bearing upon the
case, and will not therefore give an
opinion at this time
The conservative men, like Gray, Of
Delaware, and Frye, of Maine, are posi-
tive that the United States should not
be committed to a policy of territorial
acquisition and colonial government If
the proposition of Foraker to hold the
Philippines at all hazards were carried
out the volunteer army now being re-
cruited would probably be given a
chance to re-enlist at the end of the
first two years service. For we would
have to maintain powerful fleet and
considerable standing army to hold the
Philippines.
1t is said to be the intention of Presi-
dent Mckinley to send message to
| congress on the subject at the proper
time, but what his recommendations
will be is not known. If Admiral
Sampson takes Porto Rico and Cuba is
evacuated, the question of indemnity
for the expenses of the war and loss of
the Maine will undoubtedly become the
questions for congressional considera-
ton.
There is a general sentiment and a
belief. that the best thing to do with
the Philippines is to cede them to some
nation that is willing to pay a good
sum for the islands, retaining a perpet-
ual coaling station for the United
States During the war, of course.
there will be very little income from
the customs houses in the islands, but
after Spain is defeated the settlement
will be one that will probably be made
| the subject Of international conference.
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the universal opinion that he has en-
countered unexpected resistance ana Is
not in a position to spare a vessel TO
carry dispatches. Another suggestive
explanation is that Commodore Dewey
has not succeeded in obtaining contro!
of the land telegraph lines to Bonnao
connecting Manila with the Hong Kong
cable.
1t is considered extremely improbable
that a naval battle will take place IN
the vicinity Of Porto Rico so early as
Sunday, as any attempt by Spain to
engage in such a conflict with a single
squadron would be toGcourt disaster.
HONG KONG, May 6.-Nothing In
the shape of news has been received
here from Manila. The United States
dispatch boat Hugh McCulloch, whose
arrival at Mrs bay was not confirmed,
is considered to be overdue and some
anxiety is expressed in consequence. IL
is thought possible that the hghtlng
about Manila is continuing.
Two American sailing ships, the X.
r. Thomas and the Great Admiral nave
arrived here from Manila. They left
that port before the naval engagement
occurred, and say they were chased py
a Spanish gunboat. The commanders
assert that only naval guns in sand
bag redoubts composed the fortlflca-
tions of Corregidor island.
LONDON, May e-The Exchange
Telegraph company asserts on the
highest authority that the United
States dispatch boat Hugh McCulloch,
when she reached Mrs Bay, near Hong
Kong, few days ago, heard OF the
ron and hurried back to Manila for
dispatches. 1t is further said that me
McCulloch cannot get back to Hong
Kong until tomorrow, when she Is eX-
pected to have most important news.
A special from Shanghai, published
today. gives what purports to be the
Japanese report of the fight at Manila
received via the island Of Formosa. 1t
says that after disposing of the Span
jsh fleet and Cavite, Commodore Dewey
bombarded Manila itself. The city, it
appears, was soon on fire in many
parts, the work, 1t is added, chiefly of
the insurgents. Greatsloss of life is re-
ported to have occurred among the
Spanish residents of the city.
MADRID, May 6.-The impartial
says the officials of the German EN-
bassy here have received a dispatch
from Hong Kong, saying that the
American commodore in Manila bay Is
reported to have effected landing at
Cavite, after fresh bonn bardment Of
that place.
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TODAY'S BULLETIN.

Page.
mo News From the Fleets.
Queter In Madrid.
Paris Enraged Over Seizure.
Flying Squadron to go Next.
Spanish feet Expected at San Juan.
Mania Still Cut Off.
The Lafayette Released.
Shall Manila Be Held?
2-Southall in His Cell.
Goss May Remain Chief.
Franchise for Como Park Line
3-Marriage of w. w. Erwin.
Mail Fraud Charged.
Police Make a Big Capture.
Humboldt High School Honors.
Attempted Suicide
4-Editorial.
Decided Improvement in Trade.
Hanna Ignores Civil Service.
6-Sporting.
Western League Scores.
National League Scores.
Details of Army Formation.
Troops Expect Marching Orders.
Democrats Deny Delay.
e-Markets
Bar Silver, 56c.
Cash Wheat in Chicago, s149%.
Minneapolis Matters,
Northwest News
Sunday Church Services
Cages Estimate on War Expenses.
Wants.
S-The Twelfth Mustered In.
= Will Unmustered Troops Get Payf
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CRISIS Is NEAR
Spain Hurrying Toward the
GraYeSt of Re-
suits
QUEEN AND KING SAFE
They Will Be Able to Leave
the Country Without
Danger
MORET PLEADS FOR MONARCHY
A BRILLIANT SPEECH BY THE
COLONIAL MINISTER DELIVERED
IN THE SPANISH CORTEs
MoRET PLEADS FOR MONARCHY

Direct Vote of Confidence ChaI-
Ienged, with Threat by the
Government to Resign in the
Event of a Failure by the Con-
gress to Pass It-Rioting in
Various Parts of the Country
People Asked to Wait for Official
Reports.
MADRID, May 6.-Affairs in Spain
are apparently hurrying forward to-
ward a great crisis. No fears, how
ever, are entertained for the personal
safety of the queen and her son. 1t is
believed, If the worst comes to the
worst, they will be able to leave Spain
in safety at a suitable moment.
The Carlists are increasing the diff
ficulties of the situation even to a
higher degree than the Republicans.
Not the slightest faith is attached
to the assurances of Don Carlos that
he is setting an example of quietness
and inactivity. On all hands, it is
thought here that the next few days
will bring about events that may
change the entire situation in the
Spanish capital.
Broken Reed.
There was never before such a col
lection of individuals as the present
minority in the lower house of the
Spanish parliament. Senior Sagasta
has many hardships to contend against,
but the worst is the stupidity of his
following.
Equally broken Is the second reed
the fidelity Of the army. The army is
faithful, but it's fidelity is to Spain,
not to the incapable who has handed
her over powerless to her enemy.
Weyler now occupies a patriotic niche.
His movements are closely watched,
and it is not unlikely that he will be
arrested. Such a step. however, would
only precipitate events, not prevent
them.
1t is announced that the floating debt
of Spain was increased during April
by Il, PA ,391 pesetas.
MOret Pleads.
In congress, Senor Moret, minister fol
the colonies, in a speech regarded as
the best in his political career and
repeatedly interrupted by cheering, in
sisted that the throne occupied briefly
by young and promising monarch and
afterward by his widow and child, must
not be blamed for the policy of in
different governments"
The responsibility existed, he declar-
ed, as the burden Of all, and he should
bear his share instead of trying to
shift the blame to a neighbor.
He defended autonomy as grant
ed to Cuba" generously under the
friendly advice of the powers in order
to deprive the Americans of a pretext
to foment discomfort and rebellion.
Autonomy, he maintained, had
achieved oonciliation and improved the
economic situation. He pointed as a
proof of its success above all others
to the loyal friendship and assistance
of the Cubans in the present wal
against the United States"
With regard to the question of I'm.
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department today, wearing the full
uniform and chapeal of the German
navy. He presented credentials from
the German admiralty, which will in
sure him every proper facility FOR
making observations. The German
government thus will have Count Won
Goetzen to make mill i,ary observa-
tions, and Capt. Won Febur for naval
observations.
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FLEET FIRED UPON.
Spanish Story of an Affair at Ha-
vRnn.

HAVANA, May 6. = The American
fleet today has been nearer than at
any other time. At $50 o'clock q
cruiser approached almost in front Of
FL Moro. The Palya Chivo battery
fired the first shot, but 1t fell short.
The second passed above the vessel,
which turned and retired at full speed.
The third shot fell near her bow. Other
shots were fired at her as she "re-
treated"