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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-21

Andrew Akin, pioneer of Kansas
and once register of the land Office at
Topeka, died at Omaha, Neb., aged 49,
Mr.. Akin was very prominent in the
early political history of Kansas, being
one of the anti-slavery leaders.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-21

Chauncey Fisher, who pitched last
year for the Brooklyn league club, and
who has served on the slab for the
Cincinnati Reds, signed contract as
manager and pitcher for the Omaha
club of the Western league.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-21

DIR. John;L. Ingersoll, brother of
Robert G.AIngersoll, died at his home
at Prospect, Wis, aged IS. DR.. Inger-
soil was.a. great temperance advocate.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-21

The president on the 14th appointed
William ]. French receiver of public
moneys at Alva, Ok.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-04-21

Spain has begun calling home all
able-bodied Spaniards.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07
CHARLESTON IN COMMISSION,

Vallejo, Cal, May 6.--The cruiser Char
lesion was formally placed in commits
sion yesterday and her crew of 200 men
with so marines are now on board. I'M
mediately upon the arrival of the steam
er City OF Picking at San Francisco she
will be brought to Mare island navy yard
and docked. 1t is stated that she is to
take 1000 tons of coal besides large guam
titles of ammunition and provisions to
Manila. When the Peking reaches the
Philippines she may be transformed into
a hospital ship, An order was issued to
the yard foreman calling for volunteer
machlnists, ship filters, coppersmiths and
blacksmiths to SO to the Philippines on
the Peking to repair our damaged ships,
Assistant Naval Constructor Capps has
been detailed from the Union Iron works
and ordered to so in charge of the men,
Tools and appliances for the repair Of
vessels will be taken on the Picking.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07
WILD RIoTING IN SPAIN.

New York, May GA special to the
Journal and Advertiser from Madrid
says:
Riots still run through Spain and con-
tinually threaten to break into revolu-
tionary war; More and more it is ap-
parent that the Sagasta ministry is afraid
to act hcroically, The mobs are tempor-
lied with where 1t is feared that shoot
ing win lead to more serious dlsturban-
ces. In Gljon, province Of Ovideo, the
firing on women by the troops during the
rioting of fisher women and tobacco girls
has caused a tremendous demonstration
The civil guard has Joined the rioters
many of the guards having sweethearts
among the dsaffected women. The octroi
duties were merely an excuse for the
outburst, The price of bread and the in
reference with the tobacco work was
enough to start the women. but the men
were melted from below by agitators
who are working for the downfall of the
government, And the Gijon massacre,
instead of putting down the riot, has in
creased its violence. Cries against the
throne are open Mutterlngs Of revenge
against the soldlery are on all lips, One
party of rioters has attacked the Casa
Blanca and almost demolished 1t. The
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07
TWENTY PER CENT REJECTED

Tacoma May 6--About 20 per cent of
the members Of the national guard COM
panies thus far examined by the exam
ning surgeon at Camp Rogers have failed
to pass on account Of physical disability.
Thursday night meeting of the line
officers of the. regiment was held and the
expression was given by some OF the COM
pany commanders that ii the same per
centage of men was refused they would
take their companies home and make no
attempt to be mustered In, The officers
also agreed upon telegram which was
sent to Washington today asking that
the examining and mastering officers be
instructed to admit line officers of the
regiment without subiectlng them to a
physical examination
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07
TWO SMALL PRIZES.

Key west May $50 soon as the sur
rose this morning and lifted the regula-
tons forbiddlng the entrance OF vessels
into Key West harbor during dark hours
two little prizes were brought In They
were both Spanish fishing sch0oners OF no
great value. the oriente and Antonio
Suarez.
The Orientc was captured by the gun
boat Helena yesterday. She was bound
from Yucatan for Havana with a cargo
OF dried fish. one blank shot was enough
to bring the little fellow TO terms. The
skipper declared he knew nothing OF tbs
existence OF war conditions. The Helena
put a prize crew on board and sent her
In here.
The Antonio was captured by the dis
patch boat Uncas near Havana. Il Is said
she was signalling information to a
French steamer as to where she could
land without interference from the block
aiding fleet.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07
THE SPANISH FLEET.

London, May GA Cadlz dispatch to
the Chronicle says;
The battleship Pelayo, which arrived
here from Cartegena last Thursday is
now at anchor far inside the bay. She is
painted dun black all over. This ship
of $500 tons is the largest craft in the
Spanish navy. She has four very heavy
Hontoria guns, two 1875 inch, two II inch,
besides quick-hring guns, and she carries
a crew close upon 600 men. Her orders
are unknown, Some conjecture that she
will be off in three or four days; others
say that she is to wait until fleet Of
five, including the great ship Emperado
Carlos ", the Cardinal Sisneros, the Nu-
mancia and the Alfonso MIL is formed
at Cadiz, and they will all sail together
about May Is. 1t seems most likely that
she will act as a convoy of reinforce
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07
STARTLING NEWS CONCERNING DEWEY.

Ew YORK MAY SAYS
~
ENGAGED
DURING THE
FIRE OF
BEFORE
OF THEs SPANISH
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07
HAS ADMIRAL DEWEY BEEN CAUGHT IN A TRAP?

" per cent Of the men examined today
failed 70 pass muster. most Of them be.
causo they weighed too much or TOO little
In proportion 70 their stature.
Thirty men were rejected from Captain
Iieath'a crack company OF the Second
regiment.
Company A Of Portland. suffered like
fate. Captain Kendall. however. was firm
In adhorlnR to tho regulations. and finally
Governor Lord. who was at the camp all
day, became impatient and wired 10 the
adlutant general 10 ask that the regula-
tons bo somewhat modified. It was an
unhappy crowd Of volunteers who filed
back 20 their company tents after the
fatal sentence. rejected" had bilghted
their hopes " serving their country. A
few Of them left camp and went 10 their
homes but the great majority stayed
about their company quarters In the
nope that a modification Of the rigorous
physical requirements might admit them.
Governor Lord was tho most dlsap-
pointed man IN the whole camp over the
number of rriectlOns He had ardently
hoped Captain Kendall would be- permit
I'd 10 muster ln all of the guard that
showed reasonable soundneB
why said be- during the civil war
the very best fighters -e had. and the
men who could endure the greatest hard
ships. were such as those who have been
rejected by the government today. / my
SELF entered the army at lg and I assure
you mat ! could never have passed the
examination prescribed now. II troubles
me terribly 20 see 80 many Of the boys
thrown out. will have Il changed n pos
siblo. | know they would make fine SOL
dlerH ! have watched them on the
grounds here. and while many Of them
were members Of the guard. They march
finely. look strong and hearty. and show
In their faces that there Is fighting mettle
IN them. why should they be rejected
80 volunteers Tor the campaign. which Is
very likely 10 be briefg'
a crowd Of fifty men Is coming to-
morrow from Eugene TO enlist in Captain
Moons company.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07
WILD RIOTING IN SPAIN
Women Shot in the Streets Government Is
Unable to Control the MObS, Who Cry
for Don Carlos or Weyler--The
Spanish Fleet Now at Cadiz.

infantry fears to venture from the bar
racks. The artillery made an attempt
to capture the gun carried on by desert
ers the day before. but the attempt was
unsuccessful and they retired under a
shower OF stones, dead animals and hot
water. The gun has been taken into the
back country and desperadoes are col
lecting around IL. and a band Of cut
throat bandits who are ripe for spoIl.
weyler's secret emlssaries are whisper
ing that he is the friend OF the poor; that
he will make bread cheaper; reduce taxes
and humble the hated Americans. In
Barcelona the Yankees OF Spain" are ex-
pressing their disapproval OF the govern
ment by a run on the bank, demanding
silver for notes. In the harbor there have
been heard mutterings Of mutiny in the
navy and Of plots to capture torpedo
destroyer
Cartegena bubbles and seethes with
revolution. Thirty miles away is Murcia.
a great army Of miners and their sympa-
thizers. estimated at from 1000 to 1900
men and women. has been tumultuousIy
shouting Death to the thieves!" Down
with Sagastar' "who stole our tax mon
ey?' This great throng fired the rail-
road depot and threw dynamite into the
Quartz. Then they started for Carte
gena, the war port Troops were hurried
to meet them. The angry rioters re-
fused to disperse and wlthstood two vol
leys before they ran. Reports place the
dead and wounded at more than sixty,
including many women. The ringleaders
of the mob began shouting, GIVE us
Weyler or Don Carlos. " They gathered on
the heights and gave battle to the SOL
diers.
At last accounts the troops were on the
defensive and reinforcements were being
hurried to their support
Martial law has been proclaimed in Car
tegena. but the officers are powerless to
prevent gatherings and incendiary speech
es. One crowd looted storehouse where
navy supplies were stored.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07
DISAPPOINTMENT IN WASHINGTON.

Washington. May 6.-After another day
OF waiting In the navy ana state depart
ments the doors were again closed In the
evening without word from Commodore
Dewey or any other reliable source as TO
what happened at Manila after the cable
broke, During the course OF the day
there were rumors that cable communl-
cation had been restored, but these were
soon seen TO be haseless and the excite
mcnt subsidized.
ono comfort the officials take In the
situation, although It Is OF negative
character, is n lack OF communication,
which is q probable evidence that the
Spaniards are at least not In control, else
they would speedily communicate the fact
TO the world through the cable.
II delay means anything It Is not be-
liovod to he more serious than that Com
modorc Dewey has been delayed In car
rying out fully his plans for the occupa-
ton OF Manila. In other words, 1t may
not have been possible for the commo-
dorc within the short space of two days
to effect the destruction Of the Spanish
Meet, the slenclng OF the forts at CaVlte,
the seizure of Corregldor island. the cap
ture OF Manila and finally the rostora-
tion OF cable communication, If he has
been delayed beyond Tuesday or Wedncs-
day In carrying out this extensive pro-
gramme, It Is not at all surprising that
he has not been hard from through the
dispatch boat
Respecting Admiral SIMPSONS move
ments the department is stiu mute al
though 1t Is apparent that interesting
news is expected on the subject within
the next three days, Therefore 1t Is quite
certain that q rumor which originated In
London to the effect that Sampson had
undertaken the campaign to the Canaries
Is dismissed without attracting attention
at the hands OF the officials, since II
would be manifestly impossible for the
fleet to arrive at the Canarles within so
short a time as three days, Again the
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07
CALIFORNIA GUARDS.

San Francisco, May 6,-Nearly all the
companies OF the First regiment. n. G. C.
have been passed by Captain Darlington,
I. . A. ana the board OF army surgeons
and the regiment as whole win prob
ably be mustered in today. Captain
Kelliher and Lieutenant Fred Dohrmann
OF the First infantry. --Ao were by spe-
cial orders from Washington assigned TO
the duties OF adjutant and duartermaster
respectively OF the First regiment, Cali
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07
PARIS is ANGRY.

London, May IA special from Paris
says the seizure Of the French steamer
Lafayette has intensified a bitter feel.
lng against the United States and angry
expressions are heard Tho United States
embassy is under special police protection
In view OF possible hostile demonstra-
tlon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07
BLOCKADE CONTINUES.

on Board the Associated Press Dispatch
Boat Kate Spencer, on Havana, via Key
West May 6,-(Copyright 1875 by the AS
ISOLATED Press,)-The blockade of the Gu
ban ports by the warships of the United
States is as effective as ever. No vessel
has entered one of the hlockaded ports.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07

fornia volunteers, have been formally
sworn into service by Captain Caring
ton. AS soon as the new regiment of in
fantry is formally organized Dohrmann
will draw upon the government quarter
master stores for such equipment as will
be necessary to completely outfit the
twelve companies.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07
FORTY PER CENT REJECTED.

Portland, May 6,-While the officers and
men of the national guard expected to be
subjected to severe physical examina-
tlon before muster, the result of the first
days work of the United states eXamln-
ing surgeon and mastering officer was a
dlsagreeable surprise to all Of them. Fully
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07
DEWEY STILL Ar WORK.

Madrid, May 6-The impartial says
officials OF the German embassy here have
a dispatch from Hong Kong saying the
American commodore In Manila bay is
rcnortcd to have erected landing at
Cavitc after fresh bombardment Of that
place.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07
UNFORTUNATE MISTAKE.

Key West. May s-The government In
structed Commodore Watson to instantly
release the French steamer lafayette.
aud send her TO Havana under an escort
The capture turns out an unfortunate In
cldent resulting from a mistake
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07
ANOTHER MANILA BATTLE
Dewey Reported TO Have Effected a Landing
The Unfortunate Lafayette Incident
Due to a Mistake The Blockade
of Cuba Continues.

feet could no, carry coal enough to make
the passage. and moreover the naval
strategy board is not sending out notl-
ficatlons OF It's contemplated strategic
movements
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07
CcOpyrighted 1885 by Associated Press,

Copyrighted 1895 by Associated Press.)
w INGsToN. Jamaica. May 5.
u IL p. m-sinee the American
IN consular affairs were placed in
the hands OF the British con-
suls the anti-BrItish feeling has de-
veloped in the cities Of Cuba held by
the spaniards. This has been increas-
ed by the friendly English comments
reproduced in the Spanish and Cuban
press. Naval men at Port Royal ex-
pect that the cruisers recently added
to the West Indian feet will be sent
to Cuban ports for the moral effect Of
the demonstration.
senor Marlel. the Spanish consul
here. has for the second time in
formed the colonial authorities that
he does not believe himself safe. ow-
ing to the number of Cubans and
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07

Hong Kong. May Smoothing In the
shape or news has been received here
from Manila Tho United states dis
patch boat Hugh McCulloch, whose ar
rival at Mrs Ray was not confirmed,
Is considered to be overdue and some
anxiety Is expressed In consequence,
II Is though, possible that the dght
about Manila Is continued.
Two American sailing ships the
Thomas and the Great Admiral. have
arrived here from Manila, They left
that port before the Manila engage
ment occurred. and say they were
chased by Spanish gun boat Their
commanders assert that only naval
guns In sandbaE redouts composed
the fortincatlons OF Corregidor ISL
and.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07
THE LEO XIII,

Port Said May 6.--The Spanish steamer
Leo XIII, with troops from Manila has
sailed for Barcelona.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07

- oNDoN May G-The Exchange
Telegram Company asserts on
- the highest authority that the
United States dispatch boat
Hugh McCunoch. which reached Mrs
Bay. near Hong Kong, a few days
ago, heard Of the victory Of Commo-
dorc Dcwcy's squadron and hurried
back to Manila for dispatches
II ~ further stated that the Nc
culloch cannot get back TO Hong
Kuug until tomorrow when she Is cx-
pcctcd to have the mos, important
news.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-07

Cuban sympathizers in Kingston. He
has applied for and has been granted
police protection, and one man Is al
ways on duty at the consulate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-09-03
ETIQUETTE OF
A COURT BALL

buckingham palace. London, IL al.
mirabiy adapted FOR the giving OF state
balls. and many historic entertainments
OF the kind have taken place In the
splendid suit OF rooms which overlook
ST. James park ON the one hand and
the beautiful gardens Of the palace on
the other. Some people are under the
erroneous impression that every lady
presented Mt court has right TO an IN
vitatlon for one OF tho two state balls
which are given each season. This IL
quite n mistake. and the fact o. that,
although certain officials and their fam.
liics are invited az matter Of course
to each state ball. the Invitations are
not Issued according to any strict rule.
Some Of the most interesting apart.
mentH In Buckingham palace are closed
ON the occasion OF the state ball. Among
them Ia the small Chinese dining foom.
every article In which was once In the
summer palace at pekinK. The walls
arc covered with Chinese pictures. and
from the painted ceiling hangs won.
derfui chandelier In the form OF bunch
Of tulips. This apartment was brought
| from the pavilion at brighton and may
certainly take rank among the curiosl.
ties of Furnishing.
before each state ball several yanioads
/ OF plate are brought up from Windsor
20 buckingham palace. but the stan u
servants kept In London N quite able 9,
cope with the refreshments. the moro ~
that all tho fruit and vegetables arc
supplied from the gardens at Windsor.
one great feature OF tho buckingham
palace bufiet Ia n certain kind OF hook
or Moacilc cup. made from "A very old
German recipe and from specially Sc
lcctcd wines.
Tho etiquette Of n state ball n some-
what peculiar. The guests are not in-
PRODUCED. and there Il no official rtccp-
ton. The dancing does not begin until
the arrival u the royal party. Court
trains are not worn at state balls. on
the other hand. gentlemen are expected
TO appear In uniform, or court drcns.
Court dress IA eth 2 Of cloth or hlacl,
velvet n Of cloth. Inc color chosen ID
generally Gsg.; blue. clarct or brown.
II consists OF dress coat. trousers IN
inhod on with n narrow gold stripe
down the side. a white waistcoat. a
cooked hat and a sword. a black vel
vet court dress Is by Tar the most be-
coming. Whom "A dress coat and knee
brooches are worn. silk stockings. low
shoes with silver buckles. a cooked ha
and sword complete the costume. Tn
court dress of clergyman II very un
becoming. for II consists Of q black sill
Geneva gown and bands Bishops arr
not presented. for on being appointed
they do homage 20 the queen, and thli
takes the place Of a presentation. On
the other hand, they attend ieveeH. ful
dress uniform IL worn by officers be-
longing to both services. by deputy ileu-
tenants and. In a word. by all those
who have n riEht 60 any special form o.
/. costume The prime minister presents
All members of the diplomatic body ant
members OF the cabinet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-09-03

was telling Of n supper that IL counted
among the archives ~ the Sp-inEu. A.
II was a large party. az. ,;,- rivals were
opposite each other. Niles Triplett was
asked 10 give toast. she declined.
Then somebody smiled NJ Matte Ouid
where she WAS standing. looking like n
picture. holding her glass triumphantly
In the air. and. making a graceful bow
10 tho other girl. she said; Here's to
youth beauty and health. United this
makes n tfipiet." And many stories are
told Of this one and that one. and the
voice % the little beauty sinks NJ she
whispers Of the beautiful place where
Matte ouid sleeps. ~ tho rrave cover
Cd with daisies and how on tho day Of
her funeral. when an Richmond that
couldn't drive walked 10 soc their pride.
their beauty. laid away forever. Instead
or hymn -FOUR gentlemen sang her
favorite song, Under the Daisies" and
sleeping near was the little baby whose
life. lasting only a few minutes. had
been her death.
Then there was a silence. ana In the
duietncsa that comes over me as II does
over them ! understand why the wo-
mon 81 the south are popular with men.
n II because they arc always affcc-
Tomato. They mover lose an opportuni-
" 20 give n kiss to nay n compliment
or 10 do something that will please
the man that rules their hearts.
Il IL because thcy never talk scandal.
pleasant gossip being enough for
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-09-03

of tobacco kings or railroad capitalists
The soft southern speech ana the piety
southern gallantry are infectious, ana
hard hearted. cross giaincd brokers mud
themselves saying polite n0ihinFa ana
making awkward but well meant bows
10 whomuyer may have attracted their
attention. a northern man u ne wax
In the hands of southern woman.
Undoubtedly IN the south the fem-
inlns element n the stronger, and w inc
hands Of ltH women licth salvation but
to return TO what's going on here.
To those Interested It may be stated
that. " anything. the iulcps ore alightly
awootcr and the whisky used IN Them
has a more oily taste. I moan this IN a
complimentary sense. for the whisky
that fnspa the throat IL not conducive
TO the Joy of juiop. a julcp must 80
down ono'a throat IN q slow sort u
ioboEgnn fashion. and al the while you
are smelling the spicy flavor n tho mint
ana wondering who nrst discovered IL
or. having found Il. combined whisky.
mint and sugar gave 81 this title aud
made II one Of the Ercut reductions of
the south. You may go about declaring
YOU do not like A. you may say YOU
have an English preference FOR brandy
and soda. for the champagne cup that
seems to touch you In n fascinating
way. but once your foot Il on the native
heath or the southern Girl you mcckiy
bow down 10 the julcp.
Next to the julcp comes the consump-