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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22
CIRCIUvENTING THE PLTuBEP

From Tho Detroit Free Press
Il put this hot water connection in here and In,
going to take ii away with me-" red l;obls
the other day when they were In the midst ol
moving. These attachments cost money. and thov
1T the stove. I'm not giving them to any land
lord"
How will you get them off without flooding the
house. asked Mrs EObbs.
"That's easy. II you were more observing Won
wouldn't have to ask such questions. ri Just open
this faucet at the bottom of the hot-waicr tank
draw the water off in pail and empty IL into the
sink. When the tank is empty I'll remove the at
tachmcnts
Hadn't you better have plumber. dear"
81 should say not Expenses are heavy enough
as IL is. ! have all the tools here and when the
tank is empty can soon remove the piping You
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22
or 10 Use TO HIM.

From The Chicago Post.
II tell you. sir you couldn't have u finer locaiX
for "A residence" said the real estate agent a.
the improvements are in, and there are cehe"'
sidewalks throughout the entire district
NO to me-" rep led the intending purchaser
shortly. Il don't ride a hicyc le. ,,,,,,
Ride "A hicyclci' exclaimed the agent "Whass
do you mean who said anything about hlcyces!
talking about sidewalks. not cind'r iTieks'
and IN res nothing finer than good cement su0'
walk"
"Of course" admitted the intending purchaser,
'in theory a sidewalk Is for PEDESTRIANS put IN
practice a nice long stretch OF cement sidewalk,
for bcycsts. ] live In just that kind of a disric.
and | know. Now II you can show me ID mouse IN
some street that has "A wooden sidewalk with .
board gone here and there. I'm ready 20 do busy
ness with you. I'm tired OF having 10 walk on NV
lawns in the street"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22

ate relations with Her Majesty the Queen Regent
81 81 SPAN which came about in a peculiar way
Homo y'ars ago Whcn the smallpox was raging
among the spanish soldiers Or Walker s,vs ,ha,
h,r syhpAthies were greatly excited and she wrote
treatment. ~ '"
Her Majesty not only Acknowledged the recent Of
me c"hi"uhiciupn. but according TO Dr Walker
"S.'Pt'u ,hoi ADVICE ana ordered the Spanish sol
ulcr8 10 De I.d on onions until they could not eat
any more The plague was thus oradlcatcd and The
puceh mas ever since held her I'm grateful remon-
pIAhc'. she suggested to Secretary Gage that n
she Cuuu De sent 10 Spain a special envoy and
ptllpot'htLlry The Queen would receive her with
open arms and, having accepted her advice in con-
hSction Win the onion business. would undoubtedly
u. 40 20 WIN ihe war. Mr.. Gage advised DR. Walker
70 confer win the Secretary or State, but she re-
p nS 'h h 1ne had been TO the State Department
departments frequently. but her suggestions had
40. Deeh received In respectful manner, and sho
"~S 'oid that The President had no time to taIk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22
Has NO FRIENDS.


From The Boston Journal
vu,,,. Cousin showing his city relative around
tho hamirD-That quiet, Misunderstanding man
over on the opposite side Of the street mas ny, nenJ'
cr,n mittcd m offence against the aW nor neirdri
"a ,rv n..rsou out of much aS the Vhiu' oi q
pcnny lie Is a member Of the church ana on hr ~
Tho most pubc-spritcd kind hearted ana cta' T.
,a,la mon in ihe whole community. and yet ne Is
a. har'l'st hHiad and most industrOusly despiSed
person in the village ,,,,
village Cousin Why. you see. he has kept u
diary continuously since ~ -c'nscl'h,ious,y 'a
mo hodic1lly iOtting down from time 10 time an
he important and unmporiant happenings; epl-
hir,bs The state OF the weather. condition Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22

name wrote the pc'ms on the subjects assigned 10y
the magazine .diior. signed IN" literary man =
name To them forwarded them and awaited results
The landlord and several guests were let into M
secret. In a very short il!H' a letter tiiH" from
the editor which Va. aa follows
Dear 81: W. ha~o just received the ms ior
which We thank yuu We moi" departure from
your old STYLE. but not sur" but that tho
poems are tho hrrt tn.l hest you hiV" don" 10
4 Tong time. W. Will forward check for 'h'm in
ynr business r,ur.s,nf.t4tt lu Blank. Iusftg g.
"a by YOU some tim. since. ~ know hat W are
going 10 get som" good work out Of your South"rl
tour. Truly yours etc
II will .c inferred from th' above frai The bust
ness representative has liite 4ur rise ~ stor"
for the literary man when his travels 80" ended
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22

crops. what so-lnI-so paid for such and such A
houS. and and 50 forth. including tn" slst OF
every body y political uttrrtnccs And wherever the
rcycrcd oldest uhIbtInt says that this IL IN" cold
.st hottest wet;.St dri'-t season ia ten years,
a lady makes assertion regarding lrr db'.
or elfur one declares ~ PAID certain sum Tor ms
property ~ local politician cries out thai b" has
always worked for IN" success of som" particular
party and never scratched his ticket the man with
IN llIr. pulls uui his 'fl' book and calmly cals
them town. 49, II II WITS his bOuuiru duty - 10 so
A. = natural result h. has even 'Wrr friends than
a f,mp.rAn-c a.itttOr ia Kentucky.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22
A FOX HUNT SPOILED.
OLD JOSH PARKENs KNOCKED REYNARD OWE,
WITH HIS GUN.

OLD JOSH PARK EMS kNOchED IEINARD
WITH HIS GUN.
From The Detroit Free Press.
When the swell riding club from the city wen,
away 40 into Galoon Township to ride 10 HOUNDS
and incilentay follow the course Of the FOX Z
arranged with old Josh Parkeas to provide the ior
He was offered liberal pay for attending to I'M
prelminary but he declared that he was soma
Thing of A fox chaser himself, and would call Il
square If they'd let him Zine" IN the sport.
There was no good reason 10 offer for barrns
him and the committee satisfied its conscience h.
Telling him to be on hand half an hour later than
the time really fixed for making the cross-countrJ
dash
SUR enough the hounds were giving tongue and
me ladies and gentlemen In their gay attire were
inst h.ginning To form a procession which grows
from Tho bunch in which they start. when old Josh
hurst with "A whoop from thcket on the side.
lie was on a rawbOnei mount that had a won.
d.rfuI glff ~ shufng over the ground. and he
carried a six foot rife of the olden times He went
after tn. fox at an angle that compelled II TO cover
,b.ut two rods 10 his one. and before the nlers
could prevent ne had ended the sport by putting az
ounce Of Lead through the game.
There were some vigorous protests against this
mode Of fox hunting which put a stop 10 the fun
lust rs il commenced. but Josh only sad;
'.What was them city SWeilS huntih fO8 fr
II il warn't 20 git i'm. knocked nm over cod
afor. all them women folks. An IN, otner fellers
was iealous Every one Of 'cin hai gone hunua
without his gun. | never see nuthin Ike 1t slno
bnr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22

go ahead with your work and I'll look after this
matter"
Bobbs began his task at about p. m At ne
hopping his brow and saying things that are
ba rrca IN good society lie wanted to bet rnllpn
that the tank hold thousand gallons. for he
strong as ever. ~ midnight he felt like a total
wreck had ali superAuous clothing off and was
swearing Ike a pirate, though. as rule. ne abon-
mates profanity. When he went to the tc'ephon,
he worked IL though il was corn sncller ana
yelled AZ the top OF his lungs NJ the plumber whom
he had routed out Of bod The plumber came. ana
after laughing five minutes ut Bobhs for trying
to drain Lake ST clair he went To IN, TOP or IN"
tank cut OF the water supply and had the tank
empty In ten minutes. Then Bobbs bribcd the
plumber.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22
A PATRIOTIC BEVERAGE.

From The Washington Star.
is II soda wather yc're drinkn" exclaimed
Mr.. Rafferty,
at is replied Mr. Doan.
What flavor wor ye takn?' -,
"OI had q mixture strawberry, vanilla a"
crushed vPlcts"
"Ol nivyer heard to the loikes."
Nor did OIL But twor the only red White -
blue drink the clerk could put up"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22
,EIPENSflE EXERCISE.
From Tho Sew Haven Register

From Tho N"w Haven Register
He was sitting at . table talking to party u
friends. ELL I've ui~i cs'rythinE De VAS
saying. Tut what Is tho n." - worrying nhoit
,h.s. things Som" at. some lean.
! tell you. II can't bc aripri W"'fr BULK fhIt WY
Ever ilicd waking ciimed listener DO
you walk much"
Tried cycrything tell sou. But. by the way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22
DR. uiRY WiLKER ND SPliN'S QrEEy

From Tho Chicago Record.
Dr MAJ N ilk,r called ~ tho Treasury Depart
msni yesterday 20 Interest Secretary Gage IN -crur-
lne 10y appointment - pl"rip1f"rtIiry 20 n"rot-
With me queen Regent 90 ~ ain for 'hc r"stora-
ton % prtrr Sh, VS. confident tAit z the matter
s.fr left 80 fho-. women 10 set. Wrut - the
lficulfy might Pee reached without further blood
slri AMI mat. & heroic speech ,t ih. secretary in
which So" compared herself Min Joan ~ Arr AMI
J't'opcd good deal %, frr.cui patriotism Dr.
walker claim. 10 hold Intimate And even Affection
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22

course we went. After the show we had something
n,ora 70 c,t and drink We also had few smokes
"Oh. I had a good time walked enough that
night tell YOU. Didn't reduce my ia,, oi.hhe a.
rnt homo about O'Clock. My vie, astohisntu d, ~
the unusual hour OF my arrival asked whepe
said i walked home tonight. and it cost me JUST
get here
II never tried walking much after that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22
4 VERSATILE DRUMMER.
rom The Atlanta Constitution.

From The Atlanta Constitution.
A certain author who is somewhat OF a traveller,
leaving a hotel in great haste 10 catch train for
got some valuable memoranda. Among the papers
he l.ft en- his writing table wa tn following
Mem: Must fill order for two poems one on
war and the other on progress thc " 'iasi-
zine. Must finish them soon.
drummer with "A literary turn occupied the
room later and. In order to test the value of a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22

with her Mr. Gage declined 70 intervene N, D.
OF causing jealousy in the Cabinet. He told ~
that he had hing whatever TO do with dinjon,.s9
Affairs nor with ghtng either on land or spo'naaa
only relation to war was to pay the bills ~
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
feet and then bent against the green

NtOuNI6lu N.ts-
Cervara's ship was hopelessly lost. The
American battleships seased firing before
she struck and ran in, apparently with
the intention of saving the survivors az
prisoners. This was evidently expected
by tho Spaniards. notably by the ViEca-
ya's men, hundreds of whom thronged the
Toward deck, watching the flames eating
their way towards them.
DR.. simonds, of the Iowa, who accom-.
panied me and assisted me during the
engagement, said tina, q fourth Spanish
cruiser was unable TO leave the harbor
with the others, because she was dis
abled.
The casualties will NOT be accurately
determined until tomorrow. Evidently
the American losses were slight in COM
garrison with the tremendous importance
Of the accomplishment of annihilating
Cervera's squadron.
The Golden Rod was the only dispatch
beat near the ships in action. 1 would
have gone to Guantanamo withsa bulle-
tin had not the Resolute headed all nom
combatants to the westward by strange
warning Of a Spanish ship coming from
the eastward.
AS the Resolute ran toward the New
York with this warning after the engage
n ent, a shell from the western battery.
at four miles range, passed few feet
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
ASSAULT DELAYED.
The B0nbartllnent of Santiago IL
POstnOned for Few nays.

The BOmbardlnent Of Santiago IL
Postponed for Few nays.
Washington, July 6.-There will be
bombardment of Santiago to-day, and
possibly not during the present week.
This is the opinion of the members Of
the cabinet, as expressed upon leaving
the White House, after the cabinet
meeting to-day. Secretary Alger and
Secretary Long have been in almost
constant communication witt Admiral
Sampson and Gen. Shafter upon the
situation, and the conclusion has been
reached that it would not be advisable
to attempt to carry the city of SANTA
Gen. Shafter, in n dispatch received
last night, confirmed the report that
Gen. Pando with about 5000 Span
iards had arrived in the city, and We're
already distributed among the fortiti-
cations. This reinforcement makes the
Spanish forces defending the city be,
tween 10000 and $4,000 strong. The
very great advantage of being en-
trenched adds materially to their
strength, and, in the opinion of mill
tary men, makes their effective fight
ing force from oe-third to one-half
greater than our own.
Gen. Shafter, in his dispatches. says
that the excessive heat and rains Of the
last two weeks has contributed nearly
as much as the Spanish bullets to the
ineffectiveness of our army. Under
these circumstances, it is his opinion
that it would be unwise to attempt to
carry the city by assault. This view is
shared by the officials here. and also, it
is understood, by Admiral Sampson.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
WHAT TO DO WITH HIM.
The Government Worried About Adj
mirnl Cervern.

The Government Worried About Adj
mirnl Cervern.
Washington, July 10. - The govern
ment has not yet determined how to-
dispose Of Admiral Cervera. A feel
ing of the highest admiration prevails
here ut the gallantry displayed by the
old warrior and the noble spirit ex-
hibited by him under misfortune. The
disposition is to treat him with as
great liberality as conditions will per-
nit. 1t has been proposed that he be.
released ON parole not to engage in
hostilities against the United States
until the end of the war, but it has not
yet been decided whether to do this
or to confine the admiral technically
within the limits of the naval academy
reservation at Annapolis. All the 9TH
er captured Spanish naval officers will
be confined there save the surgeons,
who will be allowed to remain with
the enlisted men at the prison station
of Zevayas island, Portsmouth Har-
Dor. The st. Louis is due here tonight
or tomorrow with the first lot of pris-
oners, while the Harvard is just about
ready to start from off Santiago with
the remainder.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
FORCE AN ENTRANCE.

Once Inside the HarbOr, the City
Would Practically be at Simpsons
Mercy.
Washington, July Elm the opinion
Of the best-informed war officials. Gen.
Shafter and Admiral Sampson. who
have been directed to cooperate in h
general attack upon Santiago, Will per-
feet plan of action against the city
to-day. 1t is regarded as likel! that
Admiral Sampson will Immediately
perhaps to-day-attack the fortitica-
tons at the entrance of the harbor and
force his way into the bay Of Santia-
go. Once there, he will be able to COIN
mand the city absolutely.
Rumors were current ut the war de-
partment this afternoon that Sump-
sons fleet already had entered the har-
Dor. This could not be confirmed in
any official quarter. One report was
that the signal officer had so reported
to Gen. Greeley, but the latter said he
had received nothing of that nature.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
THANKS TO sCHLEY.

Recognition of his Prompt and Eff
fective Destruction of the Span
Washington, July 6.-Representative
Berry (Ky.) to-day introduced in the
house joint resolution rendering the
thanks of congress to Commodore
Schley and the officers and men under
his command for the destruction OF the
Spanish fleet.
The resolution is as follows:
"Resolved, That the thanks of con-
gress and of the American people are
hereby rendered to Commodore Schley,
U. S. ~, for his heroic and distln-
guished conduct in destroying the
sI.snish fleet in Cuban waters, on the
Sd CT July last"
The body of the resolution omits ref
erence to those under Schley's COM
mand, who are recognized in the title,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14

Girls are apt to resent the opinion
held by many of their friends, and
even some of their admirers, that they
do not know how to think; and that
they generally refuse to concentrate
their attention long enough to reason
upon any subject. In resenting it, the
ordinary young woman will exclaim
with assurance that the criticism isn't
true; that many girl has thought
herself into headache, which no one
will deny; but even this, one torment
ing young skeptic saucily declares. is
quite frequently done after the man
ner Of the girl in the story of How
One Girl Studies" She places her box
OF chocolates on the table, and while
eating them and polishing her finger
nails, says aloud and indistinctly. of
course, 1.-THE three angles of a triangle
are equal to two right angles-Oh dear,
/ hope it won't rain tomorrow and spoil
that picnic! The three angles of a tri-
angle are equal to two right angles
/ saw George Morris and Sue walk off
together, and they just may for all 1
care! The two angles of a triangle are
equal to three right angles-There,
those chocolates are not so large as
those that were on top! The three
right angles-well, this old thing is too
stupid! There is nothing in it but nom
sense. SO there!"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
NOT NECESSARY NOW.

Shipping Merchants Want Mines Re-
moved From New York HnrbOr.
New York, July 10.-Application has
been made to the supervisor of the
port for modification Of the rules in
regard to entering and leaving the har-
Dor. The destruction of Cervera's fleet
removes the danger of an attack upon
the coast, and shipping merchants
think that the mines should now be re-
moved, or at least that vessels be per-
mitted to pass until midnight. In all
probability the application will be-
granted, at least in part. The ex-
cursion boats running to Coney island,
Rockaway and Long Branch will prob
ably be permitted to make late trips
within a few days.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
SICKNESS AT CAMP MERRITT.

Iowa Makes the Record-South Da-
kota Furnishes n Long List.
San Francisco, July 10--There is con-
siderable illness at Camp Merritt,
though the death rate remains very
low. South Dakota has seventy on the
sick list, and though practically an ac-
climated regiment the Seventh Cali
fornia has seventeen in the hospital
and more than that number sick in
quarters. Montana has about thirty
in the hospital and more than that
number sick in quarters. The 134 beds,
of til efield hospital are all in use, as
are the IS beds allowed! by the French
hospital. Iowa has the record for all
ments since it's arrival in camp. There,
is an epidemic of colds and stomach
troubles, which the surgeons attribute,
to the change of climate.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
SORTIE AT MANILA.

The Spaniards Tried to Repair an
Anueduct. But Insurgents Stopped
Them
London, July GA special dispatch
from Manila, dated July 2, says:
"Capt.- Gen. August made a sortie for
the purpose of repairing the acque-
duct which supplies the walled city,
and in an endeavor to communicate
with Gen. Monet. The insurgents con-
centrated their troops and opposed the
sortie, forcing the Spanish commander
to return to Manila. The insurgents
are said to have suffered severe losses,
and the Spaniards are reported to have
had fifty men killed and $50 wound
ed"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
SITUATION SUMMARIZED.
Continuation Of peace talk.
/, Cadix feat n Orf3oroi1 ia ,,atNrn "a

Continuation Of peace talk.
Cadix feet IL ordered to return to
Spain.
Spanish troops at Guantanamo are
starving.
Great difficulty in landing troops
and supplies for Shafter.
Plans have been perfected for the.
assault on Santiago to-day.
The big ocean liner Berlin has been
purchased for use MS a troop ship.
What to do with Ce.vera is a prob
lem that is puxzling the government.
Gen. Aguinaldo proe.aims himself
president Of the Philippine republic.
Gen. Monet's command, 500 strong.
surrenders to the Philippine insur-.
gents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
LOST IN A STORM.
Eleven Lighters on Their Way to
Santiago Swamped and Lost.

Eleven Lighters on Their Way to
Santiago Syvamped and Lost.
Washington, July 10. = The war de-
partment was advised that during q
severe storm off the coast of Cuba
eleven lighters en- route to Santiago
in tow of tugs were swamped and lost.
So far as known no lives were lost.
The lighters were from Mobile, New
Orleans and Charleston, and were in
tended for the use of Gen. Shafter in
transferring supplies and ordnance
from the transports to shore. Their
need was essential to the prompt for
warding of all military necessities to
the front before Santiago. The war
department on receipt of this Informal
ton Immediately put into operation
steps to replace the lost lighters at
once.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14

The destruction Of birds in America
has become serious matter, and scien-
lists say that unless the killing Of
these citizens of the air can be stopped
a good many varieties which are of
great value to man will soon become
extinct. Such result would work ir-
reparable injury to agricultural inter-
ests, for no artificial aid has yet been
discovered which can in any degree
take the place of these natural allies
OF the farmer in his war upon insect
enemies. Senator Hoar of Massachu-
sets and Representative John F. Lacey
of Iowa are deeply interested in this
matter, and have introduced in both
houses of congress bills for the pro-
lection of the birds. Mr.. Hoar's bill
has passed the senate and will soon
come to vote in the house. To insure
its passage by that body every agri-
culturist and bird lover is urged to
write without delay to the representa-
tive of his district in congress, asking
him to cast his vote for the measure
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14

Should one judge from the so-called
comic page, all men are liars and dis
honorable, all women frivolous and I'M
faithful, all children imps, all mothers
in-law monsters, all homes unhappy,
all husbands and wives quarrelsome,
all dealers cheats, all ministers whited
sepulchres, all charitable organizations
frauds, all mankind thoroughly cor
rupt." Thus the editor of the Elmira
Gazette laments what he calls the mis-
chief of the comic. The extract has its
modicum of truth; but let the dear man
think! Shall we eliminate satire?
Shall we abolish the exaggeration OF
poetry? Shall we omit that part of
history which is not susceptible of abb
solute proof? Shall we overlook n.y.
pocrisy and pretension? Shall POM
posity and vain-gloriousness go I'M
pricked of their ridiculous wind? Give
the world credit for some little intelli-
gence.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
LIKE A TRUE SAILOR,

Cervera Could Not Bear 10 Lose His
Ships Without Making n Fight.
Off Santiago de Cuba, July 6.-The
first and only statement concerning the
recent naval battle, made by the Span
ish commander, Admiral Ceryera, was
to n correspondent of the Associated
Press, on board the battleship Iowa. 1t
was as follows:
II would rather lose my ships ut sea
than in q harbor. 1t was the only
thing left for me to do"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-07-14
DISCRETIONARY POWER.
Army Officers justified in Refusing
RatiOns to Cubans,

RatfOns to Cubanss
Washington, July 10. - The war de-
partment officials express no surprise
at the action of one Of the American
generals with Skaters army in refus-
ing to extend rations to some of the
Cubans in consequence of their refusal
to do mental work, as required Of
them. While the purpose of the move
ment is to feed and supply the Cuban
army when needed, yet the discretion
remains with the general, who may
withhold rations for any cause. A
separate account of the supplies fur
nished the Cubans is to be kept by the
army, so that at the end of the war
an intelligent estimate may be given
to the public.