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The Advocate and news., 1898-06-01

General Otis is a veteran of the civil
war, and has the reputation of being
splendid soldier. The Kansas regiment
now in California will be a part of his
command. Speaking of the Kansas
boys, the Los Angeles Times says:
"Those lads from Kansas may have
to tie on their hats, but If they get
after the Spaniards the dOns may find
it necessary to tie on their heads. The
prairie-bOrn boys demonstrated their
fighting capacity in the COS on many
bloody field, and let us not forget that
Kansas, in the last war, sent more
troops to the front, in proportion to pop
ulatiOn, than any other State in the
union. The Sunfower soldiers may not
be much for pretty and picturesque, but
we are willing to back their valor as
long as there is a shot in the locker"
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-01
Spaniards
at Santiago.
The Enemy's Fleet Is Officially Re-
ported to Be at the South
Cuban harbOr.
ESCAPE IS NOT VERY EASY.

Washington, May 29.-At 1890 o'clock
this morning the Navy department re-
ceived dispatch from Commodore
Schley announcing definitely that he
had located Admiral Cervera's Cape
Verde squadron in the bay OF Santiago
de Cuba. The commodore states that
he has seen and recognized the vessels
OF the Spanish feet.
While the naval officials have been
morally certain for several days that
CerVera's squadron was in the harbOr
of Santiago de Cuba, the official an
nouncement from Commodore Schley
was received by the officers on duty at
the department with intense satisfac-
tiOn Assurance is now dOubly sure
that the Spanish fleet is bottled up and
that the cork is in the bottle.
1t is not believed that Admiral Cervera
will attempt to escape from the predica-
ment in which he now finds himself, as
such course would surely result in the
destruction of the vessels and the loss
Of many lives precious to Spain.
The suggestion is made, however, that
the Spaniard may blow up his ships
rather than have them fall in the hands
of Schley, as they certainly will if they
remain in the harbOr.
The definiteness of Commodore
Schley's dispatch would indicate that he
has effected a landing near Santiago
and made a personal investigation of
the harbOr. 1t would be impossible
from the entrance to the harbOr def
nitely to see and recognize the Spanish
vessels, but by effecting a landing at
some point on either side Of the entrance
vantage point could be gained very
likely from which the harbor could be
examined. In all probability Commodore
Schley or one of his trusted officers has
successfully performed this hazardous
undertaking in order to obtain the val
liable information contained in his dis
patch.
1t is impossible, owing to the lateness
of the hour, TO obtain any official eX-
preston upon the news from COmmo-
dore Schley.
What effect the certainty that Ger
vera is practically helpless will have
upon the plans of the naval station
with reference to the invasion of Cuba
can only be cOnjectured,
The transportation Of the land forces
to the island, it is understood, was de-
layed because of the uncertainty con-
cerning the location OF the Spanish
squadron. If that understanding Is cor
rect, the probability of an early invasion
of Cuba is strong. 1t is not unlikely that
the movement of the troops, which has
been delayed from time to time, will
begin this week, and that before the end
Of the week the United States forces
will have obtained a substantial foOthold
upon Cuban soil.
Commodore Schley has not only his
own squadron but two or three vessels
besides at his command, and it Is not
'pbelieyed to be possible for the Spanish
admiral to escape with his feet. No in
formation is Obtainable as to the inten-
tion OF Commodore Schley. Whether he
will endeavor 20 force an entrance to
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-01
PlaStering
Comes High.
Contractor Kelly Swears That lie
Got $1,000 for Refralnlng From
Bidding ON a State Contract.
PUBLIC FUNDS ARE WASTED.

When bids were being considered for
State house work June 10, 1896, by the
Executive Council, which was then COM
posed of Governor Morrill, and his asso-
ciates, bid was permitted to be with
drawn which would have enabled the
State to get certain plastering done for
$6132 and the work was subsequently
let for $4,000. An affidavit from ]. A.
Kelly, of the firm of Hallahan & Kelly,
which appears herewith, tends to ex-
plain why this unusual action was TAX
en-. The bids were as follows:
Henry Bennett, woodwork, $15,-
1876; plastering $11,62O; total, $27,-
O55.
Cuthbert & Sargent, woodwork,
$4,000; plastering, $l2,O5O; total,
$2S, $50.
Clark & BIackman, woodwork,
$22,O2O; plastering, $6,1S2; total,
$38,15O.
j. b. Belts, woodwork, $17,725;
plastering, $14,834; total, $32,559.
Bowers & Martlneau, woodwork,
$l6,72O; plastering, $l2,8S9; total,
1923, 500.
Fellows C Vansant, woodwork,
$l5,9OO; plastering, $4,000; total,
1900.
Wlkin & Tobias, woodwork only,
$2S,36O
w. Il. Hopkins & Co., plastering
only, $11, 1,1S9.
Hallahan & Kelly, plastering only,
$6,132.
1t will be noticed that II the wood
work bid made by Henry Bennett for
$15,435 were combined with Hallahan
& Kelly's bid for plastering for $6,132,
the whole work could nave been con-
tracted at $21,57O, which would have
made a much lower price than could
have been secured by accepting any OF
the other bids.
The action of the Executive Council is
shown from the following extract from
the record at page $40 and dated June
10, 1896:
"The council was called 10 order
fall members PRESENT. and proceed
ed to the consideration Of proposals
for work upon the State house,
which had been fled with the Sec
retary Of State as per advertise
ment
Bids were filed by the follow
ing parties: Henry Bennett, Hop
kins & Co., Clark & Blackman, Bow
ers & Martineau, J. B. Belts, Robert
4. Hallahan, Cuthbert & Sargent,
Wilkin & Tobias, F. L. Stevenson,
and Fellows & Vansant. All these
bids were opened and read in the
presence of the bidders. The bids OF
J. b. Belts and Robert T. Halla-
han were withdrawn by the par
ties appearing in person and upon
consent Of the Executive Council.
After due consideration Of the
matter the question Of insufficient
notice for the receipt OF these pro-
pOsals was raised and the Council
being Of the opinion that proper mo-
tice had not been given II was de-
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-01
TOPEKA, KANSAS, JUNE 1, 1898.

the bay and seek battle with the Span
ish squadron is not known, but such a
course at present is not regarded as
likely. 1t would be the better in the
opinion of some naval officers, to keep
Cervera and his fleet safely in the har-
Dor. where they are as absolutely use
less as they would be at the bottom of
the sea
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-01
dIad to Get Horse Meat at ManlIa.

Hong Kong, May 25.-The Japanese
cruiser Akitsushima, which has arrived
here from Manila, reports that when she
left there riOting had broken out and a
number Of houses had been burned
Food was daily becoming scarcer and
horseflesh was sold at $3.50 pound
The Spanish volunteers were making
angry demands for pay and food, which
the Spaniards were utterly unable to
satisfy.
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-01
Dewey Warns Srnnlards.

Rear Admiral Dewey has informed
the authorities at Manila that he will
hold them responsible for the life of the
captain Of the Spanish gunbOat CallaO,
captured by the United States fleet The
Spaniards have been threatening to
shoot him for surrendering although
confronted by the whole American fleet.
, 1898-08-26
Oaklyn Notes.

The Salem countians are having a
royal time here.
The Oaklyn guests were treated to a
fine graphophone entertainment on
Monday night. The selections were all
fine and we'll rendered.
The gentlemen of the Oaklyn had a
bowling contest Monday afternoon,
Charles Fox carrying off the honors as
usual.
The Oaklyn dress hop given on Tues
day evening at the Wildwood Casino
was a very enjoyable affair. The fair
faces and beautiful dresses of the ladies
were the admiration of all. Dancing
was kept up until a late hour, and all
went home feeling that the hop had
been a perfect success.
A porch euchre was one of the diver
sions on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Damai, Miss Fox, and Miss
Marion completely overwhelmed Mr..
Damai, Frank Fox and Clarence l..
Summers at a game of euchre Tuesday
evening.
OAK LYNNE.
, 1898-08-26

Gilant VI L hiianCi RIta
Miss Lena Pancoast, niece of our
townsman, A. A. Psncoast, and brother
Edward have returned TO their home
in Germantown after sojourning i'll
Anglesea.
Miss Anna Buck, of Philadelphia,
has returned home after stopping with
her aunt 1t Mr.. Hyzer's cottage.
Mrs. Karlberg and Mrs. Goldberg, of
Holly Beach, were here this week So
Letting subscriptions for a Swedish
church.
Miss Maggie Mace, who underwent
an operation recently under the skillful
treatment of DIR. Cohen, is able to sit
up this week.
An entertainment for the benefit of
the Anglesea Methodist church will be
held in the pavilion on Saturday eve
ming, Sept 3. Admission, % cents.
On the yacht j. A. Gault, Captain
George Jeffries, one of the numerous
fishing smacks leaving Anglesea last
Sunday morning for the fishing banks,
was Daniel l.. Clifford, aged 81 years,
a glass blower, of Williamstown, N. j.,
who was drowned by falling overheard
while the boat was going over the bar
III 1lOlCiO1A 1llCts tAAAOlOf IL a
a frequenter of the fishing banks, top
pied over while pushing the boat over
a shallow spot. Not one of the seven
teen men on board, it is said, attempted
to rescue the unfortunate a Her
bert Shivers, a member of the Anglesea
life saving station, made an effort at a
rescue by swimming from the shore.
After a search of a few minutes the cap
tain put his boat about and left for h
fishing grounds, the body not being re-
covered. Clifford was a married man
and leaves a wife and two children,
with whom he has spent the past three
seasons in a cottage at Anglesea.
While patrolling the beach yesterday
about o'clock in the evening Surfman
Providence Ludlam, of the Anglesea
Life Saving Station, discovered the
body floating i'll the channel near the
spot where the accident occurred. lie
swan out and brought the body to the
shore. Coroner Daniel c.. Eldredge, of
Cape May, came Owe this (Friday)
morning and after a jury was summon
ed held an inquest, the jury's verdict
being accidental drowning. Much
sympathy is felt for the bereaved wife
and children, who walked the beach
for several days a~nxiously looking for
the husband and father.
A party of merry fishermen quarter
ing at Councilman George Ents Hotel
Germantown this week comprised DIR.
j. Bond Watt. n prominent politician
and man of affairs of Allentown, Pa,
and John r. Pott, district Passenger
Agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee and
st. Paul Railway, of Williamsport, Pa.
DIR. Watt contemplates another visit
soon when he expects to bring u party
of Philadelphians with him to eoax the
fish to bite.
, 1898-08-26
Uncle Frank Attends the pIav.

We had the pleasure of being one OF
a large and fashionable audience that
enjoyed the dramatic entertainment
given at the Casino at Wildwood under
the supervision of Father Cunningham
and a number of assistants. The play
presented was "Vhat Happened TO
Felix which is a side splitting com
edy IN three acts, and kept the large
audience in an uproar from beginning
to end of the performance. Before we
found out about Felix w. J. Moroney
sang a beautiful solo that brought down
the house. Then Lawrence Sharkey
told us a very funny Dutch story that
convulsed the audience. He the gave
us the Irish schoolmaster, which was
exceedingly funny. Although Mr.
Sharkey claims Irish descent. he GER
tainly must have a broad streak of
Dutch in him. The play was staged
n costumed in a superb amer and
the acting by the company was far
superior to any that has been seen at
THIS place this season. All the parts
were so we'll presented we can hardly
discriminate, but think we rather pre-
fer Miss Penelope, who went off the
stage with her pockets stuffed with
greenbacks. In fact tie whole thing
was a brilliant success, and reflects
credit on the promoters of the enter
talnment for their vim and enterprize.
hope to have the pleasure of attend
many such entertainments in the
near future. UNCLE FRANK.
, 1898-08-26
Dayton Notes.

Benjamin Ford and family, and Mr..
and Mrs. w. j. Shedden, of Pittsburg,
Pa, having enjoyed their visit so much
last season, are again with us.
DIR. e. NJ. Ginger, of Lancaster, Pa,
accompanied by his brother, IL. II.
Ginger, of Milton, Pa, have arrived at
the Dayton.
L. l.. Truscott, J. +. Lynch, DIR. E.A.
Pennington and wife, w. IL. Yerkes,
DR.. H. IL. Davis and Mr.. Simmons
paid Wildwood a visit last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Williams, Mrs.
j. ID. Williams, Mrs. j. II. Nef, r. l..
Nef and +. b. Hoppe are at the Day
ton.
Judge J. G. Butcher and wife, of Lew
isburg, paid the Dayton a visit during
the week.
DIR. Fred X. Sauers, al eminent ply
stefan of Philadelphia, accompanied 10y
Mrs. Sauers, are domiciled here.
Miss Adelaide Ermentrout, accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. j. Mould, %
Reading, have arrived ut the Dayton.
Messrs. f. ID. Wood and George f
Haertrich, the famous bicyclists, are al
, 1898-08-26
Leave New York, : $50 A. NJ. S13 90
=" Trenton, : 10.5S IL 80
" PHILADELPHIA, 1920 p. NJ, 8 90

Proportionate rates from other points,
Rate includes transportation in each
direction, dinner at Philadelphia going
and returning to passengers from New
York and Trenton, and three-forths
days hotel accommodations, and car
rage drive over the entire battlefield
under the direction of Capt. James L.
Long, the celebrated guide, who will
describe the battle at the prominent
points of the field. A tourist agent and
chaperon will accompany the party.
A Pullman parlor car will be run
through from Philades phia to Gettys-
burg and return.
For itineraries, tickets, and full infor-
nation apply to ticket agents; Tourist
Agent, 1856 Broadway, New York; 7S9
Broad Street, Newark, Nj; or address
Geo. w. Boyd, Assistant General Pas
senger Agent, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia.
, 1898-08-26
10. A. z. ~Encampment.

Forlthe thirty-second National En-
campHent of G. A. r., to be held at
Cinci Hnati, o., September 5 to 10, 1898,
the II ennsylvania Railroad Company
will sHll excursion tickets at rate of sim
gle faGe for the round trip.
ThdAe tickets will be sold on Septem-
her Sd and ), and will be good to leave
Cinei kati returning not earlier than
SepteW Der b nor later than September
Is, sept that by depositing ticket
with pint Agent at Cincinnati on Sep
tembi Is, 8, I, 8, or 8, and on payment
of tw ty-five cents, return limit may
be Ell kn1ed so that passengers -
mail1 Cincinnati until October
, 1898-08-26
PRICE 3 CENTS
Angiesea.

FRANK Pancoast has received q letter
va -. Consulate, H%ongkong, dated
Mania Bay, Philippine Islands, july
l, 1913, after the battle from William
Z. Thorn, a friend and neighbor of his
III Philadelphia, who enlisted i'm the
spanish wa and was with Admiral
Dewey's fleet. His letter describes the
Battle of Manila as follows:
Il Will tell you something about our
battle. We came in here with seven
ships, the Olympia, Baltimore. Boston.
Raleigh, Concord, Petrol, Mccullough
and Charleston. Commenced firing at
forts, then the Spanish fleet. We sunk
three ships and captured the rest, and
sllenced the forts, but before silencing
the forts we went out into the bay and
had breakfast. Came in again and
captured two forts, and navy yard at a
place called Cavite, seven miles from
Manila city. We took $50 Spanish
prisoners and quartered them on shore
with marines as guards. Now | tell
you, we had to move lively, forts on
both sides and the Spanish fleet to
handle. We are now awaiting the
fleet, which is expected to ar
rive in a few days. We want more
blue blood, then lombard Manila i'm a
few days. Our flag will be fying over
the Philippines or the Dons will have
TO sink every ship and kill every man.
md that they can never do. Germany
mas a fleet of thirteen ships lying off a
miles. They want Manila them
but Dewey says they'll have to
AXE the Yanks first;n so we NAV have
% fight the square heads too. When
We get this place we are coming around
md take Havana and Spain. Good
Frank, can't get any stampsAhut
will send this on American ships gong
o Frisco, they will mail it.u Nix.
Thorn was on the Olympia.
Quite a number of~0mnGaonl -
, 1898-08-26
West Jersey & SeaShOre Railroad
Anglesea Branch
Schedule IN Effect July /, 1898.
Southwark.

ins arrive at Anglesea 7 minutes before
ARRIVE at Holly Beach, and at Wildwood
tutes before they arrive at Holly Beach.
, 1898-08-26
High Grade Teas and
Coffees at K. w. Ryan's
Wildwood Bazaar.

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full of life, nerve and yigor, take No-To-
Bac. the wonder worker, that makes weak men
trong. All druggists, 50c or ST.. Cure guaran-
iced. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Nemsdy Co, Chicago or New York
, 1898-08-26
GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD.
Low-Rs &c Observation-Disclosures Tour
vE..Pennsylvania Railroad.

The recent triumphs of our arms by
sea and land revives the interest in that
greatest of all American battlefields.
Gettysburg. In order that the residents
of New York, Philadelphia, and neigh
boring cities may visit this great battle
field + most satisfactory manner.
\Ylvania Rai,hAad Gspany
, 1898-08-26

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
HOLLY BEACH,.
Money Order Office. Orders cashed at all
times, from S1.00 to 1880.
Arrives. Closes.
iUl5, LIDO a. m. 7.30 p. H.. g, $50 a. IN. 4 p. M.
Money Order Office.
Arrives. Closes.
iVl5' LILO a. m. 7.30 p. M. O., $50 a. m. A PM.
~ANGLEsEA.
Arrives. Closes.
lois, 11.45 a. m. z.90 p. m. 6, $50 a. m. a. d.. m.
, 1898-08-26
M asOn's Lightning
Fruit Jars and Jelly
Glasses at
Bazaar. K. w. RYAN.

Edu bate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Cano4 Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
10c, 251 If c. G. G. fail, druggists refund money.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
SPANISH SHIPPING
 WILL NOT BE FAVORED
Wishes of the Madrid Commissioners Ignored in the Treaty of
 Peaca

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14-Spanish ship ping is not to enjoy preferential treatment in the Cuban and Porto Rican trade un- der the terms of the peace treaty. Some thing Of that nature may be brought about in negotiations that must follow be- tween the United States and Spain as part of the project for the restoration Of commercial relations, but so far it has not been provided for, although the Spanish Commissioners made a special request that the privileges should be accorded. The text of the treaty has not yet been received at the State Department The document is so long that the expense of cabling it textually would be very great and would not be warranted, in view of the fact that the Government already possesses sufficiently accurate outline of the articles. The American Commission CTS are expected to sail Saturday, which will bring them home by Christmas. They will bring the treaty with them, and it is believed the document will not be pub lished before it is delivered to the De- partment of State, notwithstanding the Madrid intimation that it is to be printed as a red book
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15

Of identifying lhe prisoner. She denied that she had built her story upon what she had read in the papers regarding the purchase of candy at Stockton by a. woman in black She fixed the date ac- curately because a girl from the store who was on her vacation passed the store and spoke to her. She returned to work the next day. She said she had not been drilled and that no one had told her to stick to her story.
 The opposing attorneys clashed again, owing to what MT. Hosmer thought was harsh language on the part of MT. Knight.
 You think that's oratory, don't you?' said Mr. Hosmer in an insinuating manner.
 NO, I don't" replied MT. Knight T think it is good hard sense.''
 Miss Heney said that from Mrs. Bot kin's walk, manner and general appear ance she thought she was the woman who bought the candy.
 To Judge Cook: 'I can't say positively she is the woman, but in my own mind believe she is the lady,
 Miss Kittie May Dittner succeeded Miss Heney on the stand She corroborated the latter's story of the sale of the box of candy. She noticed the purchaser, who was short and rather stout. She resem- bled in size, looks, action and movements Mrs. Botkln. There was some doubt ln her mind regarding the identity of the woman as she did not see her face.
 MT. Hosmer charged MT. Knight with trying to mslead the witness in some matters by his mode of questioning her.
 Shortly after MT. Knight asked another question and said to Chief Lees: Don't bob your head, Chief, to the witness; she will bob her head" To Miss Dittner he said: Don't notice him. He may bob wrong some time"
 The witness concluded her testimony by saying that Mrs. Botkin resembles in body and carriage the woman who bought the candy. She had no recollection of her face, never having seen it. The case will go on this morning at 10 o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
ENGLAND WILL BE
 ASKED TO ARBITRATE
Claims of Americans for Lands in the Fiji Islands to Be Pressed
 to a Settlement.

NEW YORK, Dec. 14-A Washing ton special to the Herald says:
 Secretary Hay has asked the British Government to consider Automatically the claims of american citizens for compensation for certain lands in the Fiji Islands alleged to have been owned by them and appropriated by the Brit ish Government. This request is pre- liminary to a suggestion that the claims be referred to arbitration They have been pending for twenty years They arose as the result of the cession of the Fiji Islands to Great Britairs in 1874. The claims filed in the State Department number ninety-five And the area of land affected is 17G.117 acres. The total amount of compsan- sation demanded from the British Government is about s1.141, ,860. The department has weeded down the number of claims to twelve or fifteen. amounting to several hundred thou sand dollars, and these will be pressed to a settlement
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-15
PRETTY VALLEY ROAD
 DEPOT AT TULARE
When Completed, the Structure Will Be One of the Finest in
 the State

TULARE, Dec. 14-Work has begun on Tulare's Valley Road depot and very handsome and commodious structure 1t will be-
 The depot proper. built of brick. will be 30x164 feet, with fruit shed addition and verandas, making it when completed one of the best depots on the line. Delay has been occasioned by the failure to get the brick on the ground as soon as was expected Work on the structure will now go forward. and the Valley Road will be fully equipped for business. The finish ing touches are being put on the Tulare branch of the road and regular trains will shortly be in operation.