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La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09
WAS DISPERSED BY A GALE.
spain's Much vaunted Torpedo Elotii.a II
Trouble


New York, April 4.-The Worlds ca
BILE from st. Vincent, Cape Verde
islands, this morning says:
The Spanish fiotilla, bound from ca
dIz to Porto Rico. under command Of
Captain Villamil, has put In here.
The Worlds cable from Madrid,
Spain. dated Friday night. by way of
Rayonne, France, April 3, says: The
Spanish torpedo fiotiIla was dispersed
by a heavy gale in mid-ocean. Each
vessel OF the flying squadron, upon
which Spain had stnked her all, was
forced to make for st. Vincent, one OF
the Cape Verde islands. us best she
could
Captain yillamii, In command. re-
ports some Of the torpedo boats suf-
fered, but can be repaired at st. Vim
cent.
After n conference with Premier Ga-
gasta, the minister Of marine. Admiral
Bennijo, telegraphed to Captain VII
lamil to remain at St. Vincent for re-
pairs and victualing until further or
ders from the government.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09
PIGEONS AS L,Fs SAVERS.



Captain Rsnssd Of tbs ssssmsr La Bre-
sagns Makes an Experiment..
Smansca, April 1.-The British
steamer Challerton from Port Nolloth
for Swansea, which has just arrived
here, reports that when about go
miles south Of the Scilly islands . car
rier pigeon boarded her and the follow
ing message was found attached to the
bird:
March 27. 8 n. m.-An English sail-
ing vessel has been succored by La
Bretange; delay probable.
CAPTAIN RENAUD."
The following was also appended 10
:Iie carrier pigeon:
Saved the crew Of the Bothnia.
Three of that crew killed"
The Bothnia referred to by Captain
Renaud Is probably the British bark
Bothnia. reported from Plymouth to-
day as having passed the Lizard In tow
Of the German steamer Castillo.
When La Bretagne left Hsvre on
Saturday last she had on board 100
carrier pigeons shipped with the view
OF testing the possibility Of establish
ing communication with the shore In
case OF accident. 1t was added that
IL the experiment proved successful all
steamers of the French line would car
ry homins pigeons.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09
CHICAGO LAKE FRONT CASE.


Secretary Bliss Gives . ElnAl Ooc1siOn
Against the Scrip Cisiaasts-
Washington. April 4.-Secretary Bliss
to-day decided the celebrated Chicago
lake front case The decision Is in
fOrfy-seven pages and was prepared by
Judge Vnndeventer. assistant attor-
ney general of the Interior Depart
ment. 1t reviews the history OF the
land from 1921 to the present time.
through the various contests
which have been had respecting II in
the Land Department and the courts.
including the United States Supreme
Court.
In brief. the decision holds that the
water line of Lake Michigan coustltut-
ed the eastern boundary line Of the
section, that by the patent to kinzie
the land to the water line was con-
veyed by the United States, and TINT
by the conveying Of the patent the
United States ceased TO be riparian
proprietor and has no right to the sub
scquen; nccretions which formed the
greater portions OF the lands now In
controversy. In conclusion. 1t Is held
that the land in question Is not public
land. and that ii cannot he acquired
by the use OF scrip or Otherwise I'M
der the public land laws.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09
AsANDoNs THE MAINE.
Contraet for salvage Closed and tbs
wreekers WIN Go North.

Contrnet for Salvage Cioesd and the
Wrsekers win Go North.
Havana. April o.-An order was re.
ceived here to-day for the closing of
the contract with the wreckers now at
work ON the Maine. and directing thai
salvage operations should he suspend
ed. The tug Merritt and the barges
Chief and Sharp will proceed north as
soon as practicable. 1t has been found
impossible 10 SAKE the ten-inch gun, un-
less dynamite Is used to blow the tops
from the turrefs.
All the other valuable material Of
the Maine which wns not destroyed by
the explosion or sunk deep In the har-
Dor mud has already been sent north
The bodies OF the victims of the explos-
ion which have not been recovered,
numbering seventy-five or seventy six,
are by this time probably completely
disintegratcd- but arrangements can
he made with the local authorities
should any bodies appear upon the sur
face, and they will be cared for and
shipped north by Ward line steamer.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

The most selfish act witnessed may
be tr!iiing matter. expressive OF pro-
found disregard OF the convenience and
comfort OF others. Thus in a London
fog two companions found much as
sistance in making their way because
couple In front OF them had Lam
tern. Suddenly voice exclaimed.
Hide the lantern: there are some peo.
pie behind us actually making use OF
our light" In your way through the
world. with the cropping all about you,
do you show Or hide your light?
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09
WAR TAXES NEXT.
beer. re. and Coffee VIII flr,. Bear tn.
burden.

burden.
Washington. April 3.-Secretary Gage
and Representative Dingiey OF Maine,
chairman Of the House ways md
means committee. were summoned by
the President yesterday, and were
soon in conference with him on busi-
ness. While they would not discuss IL,
but left to conjecture, II can be safely
said to relate to finances and to meas
ures to put the treasury on a war foot
Ing, involving. as hostile operations
VIII. II once began, largely increased
expenditures and appropriations. 1t is
thought this phase Of the question OF
the figures may to some extent figure
In the Presidents message
No definite plan, or even an outline
OF plan. to raise war revenues from
the Internal revenue sources has yc.
been formulated, but 1t Is the belief
of the persons who necessarily would
be consulted in the matter that legisla-
tion for an additional tax on beer Is
almost certain in the event OF hostili-
ties. to be recommended to Congress.
Whisky. it Is said. also would come
in for share OF the increase, but for
the fact that the present rate OF 81 80
per gallon. in the opinion of expert
enced revenue officials. Is really above
the maximum revenue production
point. There Is no reasonable doubt
that quite list or articles such as are
admittedly Injuries will he considered
by the ways and means committee as
objects OF revenue legislation In case
any large amount OF funds Is needed
to carry on the war, which nearly all
visitors to the White House said now
seems inevitable, treasury experts
have estimated that the Increase OF
the tax on beer from 81 TO $2 per bar
rel would result In gain Of approxi-
mately forty million dollars a year to
the revenues, but whether 10 heavy an
Increase IS that is contemplated is not
known.
The 0ses,ion OF laying a small inter
nal revenue tax on tea and coffee IL
also under consideration. 1t is
thought that a tax Of something less
about three cents n pound on coffee
would bring in a large revenue, pos
sibly $35, 100000 or $4,000. 900 year.
This tax. II Is thought, would not re-
suit In materially increasing the price
to the consumer OF either tea or coffee
except possibly In the beginning. The
combined revenues from beer, tea and
I, coffee, II is thought would approxi-
mate $75O0O.0O0 year and possibly
$50, 900. 900.
Representative .McMfllen. the rank
Ing Democratic member or the ways
and means committee. called while
Chairman DinEley was in conference
with the President but remained only
: few minutes
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09
Hawai-, a BASE OF SUPPLIES.
1t win He Made such In Case Of War I'm
suiag With spaia.

1t win He Made sueh In Case Of War I'm,
suins With Spain.
Honolulu, March "a, via San Fran
cisco. April 2.-The United States ship
Mohican arrived on the 18th, nine days
from San Francisco. She brought am
munition and supplies for the United
States ship baltimore, which will leave
for Hong Kong early tomorrow.
A telegram received direct from
Washington on the 18th says that In
the event Of war with Spain the neu-
trality OF these islands will not be
kept, but that they will at once bc
made depot for naval supplies for
the United States.
A lengthy dispatch was received
by the Hawaiian government ON the
same date from Minister Hatch, ut
Washington. 1t gives practically the
newspaper accounts Of delay with the
treaty on account OF the Maine disas-
ter. The minister mentions that one
Of the assumptions of the situation ID
that In cnse OF war these islands would
be made n base Of supplies by the
United States fleets operating In the
Paciflc.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

For many years there has been no
time when pure food bill was not be-
fore the legislature of some state. The
urgency of legislating ON the subject is
humorously stated by Hartford man
who liked some raspberry jam SO well
that he asked his grocer to get hir, the
recipe. The grocer wrote to Boston.
and the Boston wholesaler wrote to
Kalamazoo. and the manufacturers in
Kalamazoo. being assured that the in
formation was for domestic purposes
only. replied that the body Of the jam
was tomatoes, the colorinE was secured
~ aniline dyes and tbs seed Vas hay
seed.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

Denver, April 2.-The prospects are
very favorable for another freight war
between the all-rail and rail and wat
er lines running into Colorado. The
rail and water lines accuse the all-rail
lines OF cutting rates. and they say
That II the Interstate Commerce Com
mission does not put q stop to the rate.
cutting they will commence to cut
themselves.
1t has been an open secret for some
time that the all-rail lines were grant.
ing reduced rates. While the freigh,
men admit there II quiet cutting OF
rates going on they disclaim any
knowledge concerning details, excep,
TO say that the Interstate commerce
ldws governing that business are being
Violated.
The cutting going on b in that ter
ritory involved In the freight night Of
last fall when the water lines insisted
On maintaining their differential over
the all-rail lines. The water lines
won the fight. While the di6erential
was lowered on some classes It was
raised ON others. the general average
remaining almost the same.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

Mrs. Hanaford says we never would
have had civil war IL the women of
the country had had their rightful in
firence. The women OF the south were
quite as bitter as the men. and 1t has
taken them longer to recover from II:
and within three months there have
been half dozen women's conventions
the members Of which Gunrreled them
selves half to death and separated ia
n state of irreparable enmIty. Let
Mrs. Hanaford put that in her pip.
when she is out Of tobacco.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

From the day our nag was unfuried.
to the present hour" said Prcsiden;
Mckinley in his speech on Washing
tons birthday. mo stain OF just obli-
CATION violated has yet tarnished the
American name" Unfortunately this
is not true OF our emblem Itself. else
n new society would not have been
founded for the prevention Of desecra-
tion of the stars and stripes by adver-
tisers.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

/ Paris, April 4.--The Court Of Cessa-
tion hns quashed the sentence Of one
years imprisonment and 1000 francs
fine imposed on II, Emile Zola. the
result Of charges made by bim In the
Aurore against the conduct Of the Es-
terhnxy court martial, but the court
fact that the president OF the cour.
martial should have lodged the com
plaint against ~. Z0la, instead Of the
minister Of war. as II was the court
martial that twas assAIled the famous
anthor and editor.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

What mighty drama is unfolded in
the development Of the Russian en-
pire! The whole world watches 1t with
absorbing interest. But there Is n
tragedy in progress In the empire. A
Russian Journal Gays that the lower
classes In the tsar's domains have one
third less to eat than their grandpar-
ents had. The lack Of proper nourish-
men. In uncoun,ed homes is n shadow
which dims the splendors OF imperial
ism,
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09
0C3H RCx1OX

OC1R ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tam effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs Is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to tho stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and blesubstancea, it,
many excellent qualities commend il
to al and have made b the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Fiw i for sale In 30
cent bottles BY all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it ON hand win pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to ny f. Donot acoept any
substitute.
CALEQAMM f70 SHRCp CO
sSs akAscssoo. GAL.
z0gUt2lk. "a. Aew Foek N
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

Y Rome, April 4.-The Vatican circles
announce that Archbishop keane,
bishop assistant at the pontifical
throne, In the name OF the Pope, has
sent to Archbishop Ireland the expires.
sion Of the earnest desire OF his holi-
ness that Archbishop Ireland use his
Influence with President Mckinley in
favor OF a paciflntory attitude in the
Cuban question.
II is explained that Archbishop Ire
land was asked to do this because Of
his friendship with President Mckin-
key.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

Dallas. TEXAS, April "A special to
the News frvm Waco. Texn,I says:
In the midst Of busy preparations for
city election meetings, while bands
were playing and scattering handbille
from their decorated vans, calling the
people together, w. c. Brnnn, editor
OF the Iconoclast. and Captain n. r.
Davis met and fought 4 revolver duel
to the death. The combatants met 1ust
at Q O'Clock yesterday afternoon, on
South Fourth street, In front Of the
Cotton Belt ticket ONCE, and after ex.
changing few words. both began
emptying their reyolvers into each
Others bodies.
When the battle was over, Brann
was found 70 be perfornted IN the III
lung. the left leg ard the right food;
Davis was shot through the Right .lunf
and thfoukh both IL his arms. 81
The dimculty between tn two men
Rrew out Of the Brann-Bayloe feua Of
1ask year. IA s
Brann died early this moealns ~
Davis y sinking. = 4
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

Up In Dakota they are finding fault
because the -four sold by country deal
ers Is adultera,ed with SO per cent OF
ground clay. We suspect that some Of
the .'firs.-class -four" intended for the
nations red wards has inadvertently
been sent into open markets
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

A justice OF the peace in lafayette,
Ind. fined young man $l4.75 for at
tempting TO kiss pretty hoosier girl.
The fine was not too large. either, for
the fellow failed.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

A clever woman says she likes 70
talk cleveriy to man. but never to
woman because 1t excites her envy and
Jealousy. And she ought to know be-
cause she belongs to the sex. poor
thing!
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

..Do you really think the young fellow who
wants to marry Jane Is bona fide Klon-
dikerf'' II guess he Is. He's short an ear
and three toes and has frostbitten chin"
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

What sense is there in holding indig-
nation meetings In Madridg Weyler
Il there and he seems to be perpetual
Indignation show. Hold him.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

"See that tall young woman over therc1
She is n doctor OF music" '.Gracious! Do
you think she could do anything for Wag-
ner operar'
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

Rum must be puiverized!" shouts
. Kansas Journal. You won't need to
do that. brother. II you'll use filtered
water on the side.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

For lung and chest diseases, Piso's Cure 10
the best medicine we have used.-Mrs. J. L.
Eor,hcott Windsor. Ont. Canada.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

seems 10 he going crazy" .What has he
doneF' 'Repapered our house from top to
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

The Western Cigar Company Of Salt Lake
City are making some very advantageous
Offers to agents II Will pay you to write to
them at Box 453.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

Irene-She seems to have very little inhu.
ence with her husband. Mary-Indeedi I
Irene-Yes; she never can get him to spend
more than he can afford.-Puck.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

A Washington paper says that
"Prince Albert when he returns home
VIII be . major" Is he . minor now7
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

star Tobacco is the leading brand Of
the world, because il II the best.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic, full OF life. nerve and vigor. take No-To-
Bac. the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strons. All druggists, Soc. or u. Cure EunrAA-
tced. Booklet and sample free. Address
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

No-ro-Bae for Yifty Csnts.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong blood pure Soc. d. AL druggtsts
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

Zola is among the immortais, AID 70
thanks TO any academy.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09
sis:sl s::!;!. .
Dee't Teheeeo Selt an6 Smske n

.You braE about your baby's great intel
uEence: give US an instance" "She likes me
better than she does her mother"
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-04-09

"They say war Ia needed to thin oa4 our
won't 60"
The sun., 1898-10-02
Not q Redeeming Feature.

Hoyt's IA Parlor Match was given at
the Nesbitt last night to good sized
audience. The farce is getting rather
ancient, the bright lines Of fifteen years
ago are now quite old and the situations
and by-plays have been copied by almost
every farce comedy company since this
farce, the first of the farce comedy craze,
has been produced.
]. w. Kingsley, as the book agent, and
Mark Sullivan, as the tramp, have the
same makeup and follow the lines SO
long pursued by Evans and Hoey in
their Characterization Of these roles, but
lack the magnetism, or whatever it may
be called, of these creators of the parts,
while Edith Hoyt, as the Innocent Kid,
is miscast.
"a Parlor Match" was the best Of
farces in its day, but its day is long since
Observation-Disclosures (Pa. Record, Sep
tember 80.
The above criticism refers to the gang
of third raters billed to appear in Will.
mington on October T. The show has
not received favorable notice since its
season opened. It would be a fair per.
formance at 10, 20 and 80 cents, perhaps,
but we must insist on the perhaps
The sun., 1898-10-02
CLEVELAND'S TRIBUTE.
Former President EulOgizes the Della
ware Statesman as "America's
DiplOmat,"

ware Statesman as "America's
Diplomat"
Former President Grover Cleveland,
accompanied by former Secretary OF the
Treasury Charles S. Fairchild, former
Secretary of War Daniel S. Lamont and
former Secretary of Interior David M.
Francis, arrived in this city at 1886
o'clock, coming here to attend the
funeral of Hon. Thomas F. Bayard,
formerly their associate in PRESIDENT
Cleveland's Cabinet.
They came from New York over the
New jersey Central and B. 4 o. rail
roads in the special car Virginia, owned
by President Bacon OF the B. 4 Q. south.
western railroad, which was detached
from the train when it reached Delaware
avenue station.
They went from the station 80 Della.
more Place and from there accompanied
the bereayed family OF Mr.. Bayard to Old
Swedes Church.
While at Delamore Place, former
President Cleveland spoke eulogstically
of the dead Bayard
"Thomas f. Bayard,' said Mr.. Cleve.
land, "has left behind him the record OF
a mighty man. His greatness lived with
him and will continue to dwell among
the people whom he loved. In one
thing Thomas F. Bayard passed beyond
the sphere of other American statesmen
in International diplomacy. Bayard
was Americas diplomat"
Immediately after the funeral Mr.
Cleveland and his party left in theil
private car for New York.
The sun., 1898-10-02
See page @.
LECTURES FOR NURSES.
Addresses That Will Be Delivered at
the Homeopathic Training
School,

During the winter months the follow.
ing addresses will be delivered at the
Homeopathic Hospital Training School
for nurses:
October-Monday 3, 10, II, "a and 81
Irvine M. Finn; Tuesday 4, J. H. Rile
Tuesday II, E. T. Negendank
Tuesday IS, J. P. Lukens; Wednesday
5, L. n. Slaughter; Wednesday y, A. B.
Frant; Wednesday 49, A. Negendank
| Wednesday 26, L. W. Finn; Thursday
6, D. G. Barlow; Thursday 20, G. R.
Carmichael.
MISUNDERSTANDING :, Ia, 81, %, l.
M. Finn; Tuesday %, j. Fl. Rile; Tues
day 8, f. T. Negendank; Tuesday Is, J
T. Lukens; Tuesday I, 20 L. N. siaush-
ter; Wednesday ., D. &. Barlow
Wednesday l6, A. Negendank; Thursday,
8, L. W. Finn; Thursday Y, G. r.
Carmichael.
December-Monday, 5, y, 10, I. M.
Finn; Tuesday 6, ]. H. Rile; Tuesday
l3, E. T. Negendank; Tuesday 20, j. ?.
Lukens; Wednesday 7, 81, L. N. Slaugh'
ter; Wednesday, IA, d. G.. Barlow
Thursday l, A. L. Frantz; Thursday 8,
A. Negendank; Thursday l5, L. W.
Finn; Thursday %, Il. r. Carmichael.
January-Monday 8, lG, %, so, |. NJ
Finn; Tuesday 8, 81, j. H. Rile; Tues
day 10, E. T. Negendank; Tuesday II,
J. P. Lukens, Tuesday 24,A. Negendank
Wednesday and 25, DR.. L. N. Slaugh hter
Wednesday II, D. G. Barlow; Wednes'
day IS, A. E. Frantz; Thursday II, L.
w. Finn; Thursday 26, G. r. Car
michael
February-Monday 6, 1. M. Finn
Tuesday 7, J. H. Rile, Tuesday, "A, 2S,
E. T. Negendank; Tuesday 81, J. P.
Lukens; Wednesday l and l5, L. N.
Slaughter; Wednesday 8, D. G. Barlow
Thursday 2, A. Negendank; Thursday 9,
L. W. Finn; Thursday l6, G. R. Car.
michael