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The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
OTHERWISE UNNOTICED.

Spain IS still dictering surreptitious- ly with Germany for munitions of war
 The Asiatic squadron, with it's war paint on, has sailed from Hong Kong for the Philippines.
 The Great Western Printing Co.,, of St. Louis, suffered loss of Slo0 GOO to its plant by fire Sunday.
 The Spanish torpedo beat Andaz has left Queenstown, Ireland, after three weeks in dock repairing
 The Missouri Kansas & Texas rall- way station at Sedalia, Mo, was de- stroyed by fire Sunday morning.
 The government has seized the cable office at Key West, and placed all com munieation under rigid censorship
 The Cuban insurgents are closing In on Havana, and no troops can be spared from the city to drive them back.
 The latest capture by the bloczading fleet is the big Spanish transatlantic liner Catalina. The Detroit scooped her in
 The gunboat Helena captured the merchant ship Miguel lover, flying the Spanish flag She has a cargo valued at Sl50 900.
 There are number of valuable American private yachts in the Medi- terranean which would do well to seek safe harber
 The Italian cruiser Giovanni Bausan has arrived at Havana. She fired a I5- gun salute to Rear-Admiral Sampson before passing in.
 The report from Madrid that the navy has been ordered to capture the liner Paris is asinine. At the British admiralty this report is laughed at.
 The navy department will call into service 10000 homing pigeons to carry messages between the American fleet in Cuban waters and the mainland
 The gunboat Wilmington captured the Spanish schooner Candida with q deck load of charcoal intended for lIa- yana, where it is extremely valuable for fuel
 The torpedo boat Porter captured the Spanish schooner Antonio laden with sugar for Havana. The Antonio was sent to Key West with a prize crew of four men
 As q result of the capture of the Spanish steamer Buena Ventura, the government of Spain, it is expected. will formally declare war against the In tied States.
 The odd fellows of Quincy, IL. cele. brated sunday, the seventy-ninth an niversary of the order with prayer, song and sermons Rabbi Epstein was the orator of the day
 It transpires that Charles Miller. who committed suicide in St. Louis last Fri day, Was d lifelong resident of Alton, Ill.,, and representative Of an old and prominent family.
 The Mountain house, owned by ". Cox, the second largest hotel in South McAlester, L T. burned to the ground Sunday The origin of the fire is un- known Nothing was saved by the owner or guests
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
CIaxton Roys Volunteer.

Fred and Powell Clayton, sons of the late John NJ. Clayton, who was assassi- mated at Plumerville ten years ago, and nephews of Gen. Powell Clayton, min ister to Mexico. were the first to re- spond to the call by local officers of the state guard at Little Rock for re- cruits in case of war with Spain. Pow ell, the oldest, is student in the law of the A. 1. U.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
Who Were They?

The Frisco station agent at Winslow found the dead bodies of two men in an empty boX-car which had been run on the sidetrack at that station Sev- eral wounds were found on their bodies and the men were evidently murdered. Their appearance did not indicate that they were tramps, but it is thought they were worllingmen. Nothing was found on them giving a clue to their identity, and their murderers may never be known.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
sPAIN,s FORMIDABLE FLEET.
Four Cruisers, Six Torpedo Boats and Two Armed Transports Ready to
 Leave St. Vincent.

LONDON. April2 26.-A special dispatch from St Vincent, Cape Verde. dated Monday, 7:25 a. m, says: There is reason to believe the Spanish fleet sails today It is exceedingly formidable. including four frst-class cruisers, six torpedo boats and two armed trans ports. Since the arrival of the trans port San Francisco. the latter has transshipped to the cruisers 1000 tons of coal
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
F0OTE IHE FIRST IARGET.
Lieut.. Rogers Vessel Has the Honor of Having First Drawn the
 Fire of the Enemy.
HE WAS SOUNDING MATANzAS HARBOR.
Though Within Two or Three Hundred Yards Of shore the Spanish Aim Was So Poor That the Shots Went Wide of the Mark-The Cincinnati Not Allowed to Tackle the Battery.
ON BOARD THE DISPATCH Boar DAUSr-

ON BOARD THE DISPATCH Boar DAUNT- TEss, MATANzAs, Island of Cuba, via KEY WEST, Fla, April 25.-7:42 a. m.- The torpedo boat Foote, Lieut.. ". l.. Rodgers, commanding, has the honor of being the target for the first shots fired for the Spaniards at the American flag during the war just begun. The firing occurred between five and six o'clock on Saturday afternoon while the torpedo boat was taking soundings in the harbor of Matanzas. She was within two or three hundred yards of the shore. Suddenlya Spanish masked battery on the east side of the harbor and not very far distant from the Foote fired three shots at the torpedo boat They all went wide of the mark and the Foote returned to the Cincinnati, where she reportel the resnlt of her soundings, and then announced that she had been fired upon. The Cincin- nati was anxious to steam in instantly and reduce the Spanish batteries, but she was not permitted to do so
 No captures are reported by the fleet off Matanzas
 It is alleged that two Spanish gun boats were seen in shore. but the re- port could not be verified
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
THE ST. LOUIS AND NEW YORK.
The Two Big Liners Taking on A Big Supply of Coal=To Sail Under
 Sealed Orders.

NEW YORK, April 26 The American line steamer St. Louis and the New York tnow the United States steamer Harvardl, are being eoalea. every inch of space usually ,,sed for freight being filled with coal. They are both under
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29

condition of the seeretarv's health. which is now impaired as the result of years of devotion to the public service and the arduous labors of a lifetime, added to age, the venerable secretary now being within few days of 75 years.
 The secretary's re m was ten dered in simple no. ring to the president the portfo Isted to him upon the inaugu of Presi- dent Mckinley. and asl1lLg that it take effect immediately.
 The secretary was seen by press representative before he went to the cabinet meeting but he declined to make any statement beyond saving that he was carrying with him his res ignatiou. and that he might have some thing to say later in the day.
 While no definite announcement can be made at this time as to who will succeed Mir. sherman, it is under stood that the next secretary of state will be Mir. William R. Day, at present first assistant secretary of state. Mr. Day has been urged to take the office by the presi- dent. and it is said he will accept, though personally more inclined to re- turn to Canton to the practice of law MT. Day has had entire charge of Gu ban affairs almost since the beginning of the present administration
 The session of the cabinet at which Mr. Sherman's resignation was ten dered, was called early for the purpose of reviewing message the president was about to transmit to congress rec ommending that congress, in the exer- else of the powers vested in it by the constitution, formally declare war against the kingdom of Spain.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
Bankers Patriotic.

The bankers of Arkansas in annual session at Little Rock adopted reso- lution testifying their depreciation Tad approval of the wise, conservative and patriotic course of the preside 1t in the crisis with Spain, pledgipg their support in all ways in supporting and sustaining the cause of national honor and humanity.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
OnirinI Notice To I.eave.

LONDON, April e6-The officials of the British foreign office expect that the London Gazette. the official organ o2 the government, will publish Tuesday evening, a formal notice that he war ships of the belIieereats. Spaiu ana the Gnited States must leave Brit.=# ports within e4 hours
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
SnnnIartia- -Prntest.

LONDON April 26.-There was meet ing of the Spaniards here this after noon to protest against the meeting in Trafalgar square yesterday when Span ish atrocities in Cuba were denounced. At the meeting here several English and Irish speakers supported Spain
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
The Vote Mas- -UnanImous

WAsHINGToS, April 26.-The bill de- elaring the existence of state of war between this country and Spain since April 2l passed the house by unani- nous vote The announcement of it's passage was greeted with round of applause.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
Want Recognition of nelllgerent Rights.

WASHINGTON, April a6-Senators Morgan and Turpie agreed to the re port of the house war declaration by the foreign relations committee but they reserve the right to amend in the senate They want recognition of the beIligerent rights of the Cubans.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29

supt. Mcconnell, of the state peni- tentiary, gives notice of the following escapes: Mike Haley, from Bartons Camp, in Lonoke county, serving five year sentence, of Irish descent. B years of age; Gabe Ison, colored, sentenced from Jefferson county in 1891 to 35 years for murder. age r years.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
Cable Communication with Haosaa saH=
 jeet to Censorship.

NEw YORK ApfiH a6 5ey ia= CIaf}z of the Western l-nzaa Co says that cabIegran a5 transmitted between Havana and t United States via Key West bat sui feet to the United states censorship it key West
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
The Eclccti1s

The Eclectic Medical Association, in annual convention at Little Rock passed resolution requesting the state legis- lature to enact law making it obliga- tory upon the superintendent of the in sane asylum to place lady physician in charge of the female ward of that in- stitutiOn
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
SECRETARY SHERNANOUT.
The Venerable Secretary of State Tenders His Resignation
 to the President.
JUDGE VIM. R. DAY WILL SUCCEED HIM.
The Famous ohio Statesman Retires After Over Forty Years spent in the Service of the Nation as Representative. Sem Ator, Secretary of the Treasury and Sec ret-sS of State.

WASetSGToN, April 25.-Another resignation from the cabinet occurred E noon, when the venerable secretary of state, Mr. John Sherman, handed his resignation to the president at special meeting of the cabinet.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
Not worrIed Abont the shennndoah.

LIVERPOOL, April 26.-The Liverpool agents of the American four masted ship Shenandoah declare there is not the slightest evidence to justify re- ports that she has been captured by Spaniards
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
Men Wanted for the Hospital Corps

CLEVELAND. C.. April g Recruiting Officer Day, located here, has received orders from Washington to enlist all the men between 2l and 35 he possibly could for the hospital corps Experi snced men to be preferred.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
Simply a snggestion.

BANGKOK, Siam, April 26.-United States Minister Barrett suggests that after America captures the Philippine islands she should negotiate with Great Britain to exchange them fo1 the latter's West Indies colonies.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
The Torpedo Boat Foote Fired Upon.

KEY WEsT FIa., April 36.-Fhe first Spanish shots fired at the American flag were directed against The torpedo boat Eoote, Lieut. N. L. Rodgers com handing between five and six o'clock on Saturday evening, while she was taking soundings in Matanzas harbor.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
Roosevelt Resigns

WAsmNGToN April 26 Theodore RooseIt has resigned as assistant secre- tary of the navy to take effect at the president convenience after the com mencement of active military opera tons.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
A Hurry Order.

CLEVELAND, O., April 26-Capt. Me Cornell, Battery A, First light artiI- lery, received the following telegraphic order from Columbus:
 Assemble your command instantly at armory, await further orders.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
senate Agrees to the House Bill.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-The senate, in closed session, agreed to the house war bill The amendments of the for eign relations committee were dropped.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
Filled win Rnmor-.

MADRID, April 26 The Spanish newspapers are filled with rumors of mutual captures. the movements of the United States warships and patriotic utterances.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
A Snirifln

James H. Tedrics, near Jonesboro. committed suicide by shooting himself through the head with q Winchester. He had been married only six months.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
\ DECLARATION 0F VAR.
The President Asks Congress to De- clare That a State of War
 Is In Existence.
THE REQUEST MADE THROUGH 4 MESSAGE.

The President Recites His Acts Under tho Resolution of Congress and the Course of Spain, and Urges Speedy Action, to the End That the Status of the United States May be Made Known.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29

NEWPORT, R. l., April 26.-The of fcers of the cruiser Columbia know nothing of the Minneapolis They separated immediately after leaving Hampton roads together.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
The snanI.h FIeet snn LIngers.

ST. VINCENT. Cape Verde Islands, April 26. -6;4o p. m The Spanish fleet is still here, but it i. reported that the vessels sail from these islands to-mor- row,
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29

With this resignation Mr. Sherman retires from public life after d serylce of over forty years, embracing the house of representatives, the United States senate, the seeretaryship Of the treasury and the seeretarYshipo of state
 The reason for the resignation is the
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
PR EtlIPITAIION. I9 1t -... .ltna -. .- ..-
Republican Executive Committee.

The republican state executive com mittee at meeting in Little Rock made the following recommendation to the president, which insures the ap- pointment of the applicants:
 For United States district attorney, Western district of Arkansas, James K. Barnes.
 Postmaster at Fort Smith, James Brizzolara.
 Postmaster at Pine Bluff, Louis Alt heimer.
 Postmaster at Bentonyille, w II. Gib- ble.
 Mir. Barnes is at present postmaster at Fort Smith, and will succeed his brother, Hon. Thomas II. Barnes, de- ceased, as district attorney. The com mittee decided to refer the Stuttgart postmastership to primary election
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
Refused to Volunteer.

BRIDGEPORT. Conn. April e6 =It is reported that the fourth section signal corps. has refused to a man to yoiun- teer.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
4he Queen Regent stiu Hopeful.

PARIS, April 26 1t is announced that the queen regent of Spain still hopes for peaceful foreign intervention.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
Weather For May.

The following data covering period of IS years have been compiled from the weather bureau records at Little Rock, for the month of May:
 TEMPERATURE. Mean or normal temperature, 70 degrees. The warmest month was that Of fs96 with an average Of 98 degrees. The coIdest month was that of 1882, with an average of 67 degrees. The highest temperature was g degrees, on May 30, lsss, and May 3l, lsg6 The lowest temperature was 4i degrees, on May %, 1883. and May 8 1885 and May I, 1889
 PRECIPITATION
 tRain and melted snow1 Average for the month 5.49 inches Average number Of days with 0i. of an inch more, 10.
 The greatest monthly precipitation was 159l inches in 1882.
 The least monthly precipitation was 15 9l inches in 1sss
 The greatest amount Of precipitation reeord- ed in any 24 consecutive hours was 6.33 inches on May o-l0 1882
 CLOUDS AND WEATHER Average number Of clear days. II; partly cloudy days. F; cloudy days, 8
 WIND. The prevailing winds have been from the south.
 The highest velocity Of the wind was 30 miles from the northwest on May B 1893
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
Naval Appropriation Bill Passed.

WASHINGTON, April 26 The naval appropriation bill has passed the sen- ate,
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-29
Amendment to the Naval Blu.

WASHINGTON, April 26.-An amend ment has been adopted to the naval bill appropiating Ss, GOO to enable the secretary of the navy to enlist men for the navy during the existing war.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-21
ONE Of YOUR WANTS.
In Considering Your Needs
Do Not Forget This.
If You DO You VIII Make a Serious
Mistake at This Season.
Something of Deep and Peculiar Inter-
est Just Now.

There are many needs during the spring
months, but none more necessary or urgent
than the use of a spring medicine. The
blood requires it, and the nerves, liver,
kidneys and bowels must have it it you
desire to keep strong and vigorous, and
maintain your good health. Those who arc
weak, tired and nervous must take it, and
those who do not feel just right should do 50
or serious i'll health may follow.
Mrs. Charlie Martin, No. Calais, Vt, says
about q year and a half ago | found mysell
completely run down. | would frequently
he attacked with blind spells, and while the
blind spells were on me, ! would become
quite numb. The first time / was attacked
we lived in Nashua, and had two spells in
one night. These lasted me a short time
each. My body prickled like a hand or foot
asleep, and my hands would be as white a
death and my feet were very cold. The
nerves of my left hand were nearly paIalyzcd
and at times l could not taxi up anything
with that hand.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-21

John Mcguire, inspector Of the Eighth
Anthracite (Pottsville) district, has just made
pubic ms coal tonnage report for the year
lso'' IL contains the following statistics
TOTAL production for 1897, 1906, 222 tons,
an increase over 1896 of 90, 1875 tons; ship
ments' including local sales, of 1851, 377
tons a. increase over 1895 of 70, 9l5 tons;
produced at washeries, 1885, PA tons, a de-
crease from 1896 of 1898 tons; persons EN-
pioyeu' lS,4o2, an increase over 1896 of 157;
coal produced per each employe, 310 l-6 tons;
number OF fatal accidents, 3s, a decrease of
81 number of non-fatal accidents. ll2, Il de-
crease OF 2si number of widows caused by
accidents, IL, AMI orphans, 42; coal produced
per each fatal accident, l13, 5s44 tons.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-21
for hard 900rkerS.

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Like thousands Of others ne worked
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His cure was so unexpected, so rapid and
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"While gathering a heavy fall harvest"
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iound me exhausted.
About the first Of December | had a
stroke Of paralysis. We called in the doctor.
He said overwork had caused my trouble.
MY left leg was dead and helpless; my
right leg was fast falling into the same con-
dition.
eater treating me a week without any
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-21

gain, my doctor became uneasy. He did
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enough.
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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-02-21

Notwithstanding the inclemancy of the
weather many friends Of the family of Mr.
and Mrs. Daniel Coakley attended the funeral
of their Oldest daughter, Name. this morn.
ing. The remains were taken to the Anuun.
citation Church where services were CON
Quoted. Intcrmcnt was made in the parish
cemetery. J j. Frauey, the undertaken
had charge of the funeral.
The funeral of Johanna, wife of John
Miller, took place from the family residence,
on North Pear alley, at an early hour this
morning. The remains were taken to
Orwigsburg on the 1854 q. IN. p. & Il. train
where interment was made.
The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Glavey, who
died at st. Clair ON Friday, took place this
morning, interment at Pottsville.
Mamie, wife of Philip e. Womelsdorf and
daughter of +. W. Bechtel, Esq, died at
~Phillipsburg on the 18th inst. The deceased
was "a years old.
The remains of Elias Fidler, aged IL years,
were inferred at st. Clair this morning. The
deceased was a well known resident Of that
place.
Mrs. William Ryan died at her home in
Brownsville this morning after an illness of
about three weeks. She was about 80 years
of age.