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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09
FINANCES AND CURRENCY.

President Again Recommends Practical
Retirement Of Greenbscks.
The secretary of the treasury reports
that the receipts of the government from
I'LL sources during the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1893, including $s4, 75l,223, re-
ceived from sale of Pacific railroads,
amounted to $4O5, 81 ,33 J, and its expendi-
lures to s443, 36S, 5S2 There was collected
from customs $l49, 57B, Oj? and from inter-
nal revenue $40 900,B41. Our dutiablo
imports amounted to 1921, 735, 40, o de-
crease of $55, 156,7JO over tho pre-
cediny year and importations FREQ
of duty amounted to SOL. Al, 175, a de-
crease from the preceding year Of $780, 24,-
G59. Internal revenue receipts exceeded
those of the preceding year by 3l,2l2, O8S.
The total tax collected on distilled spirits
was st2, SAC, 800, on manufactured tobacco
36,23O,5 So, and on fcrmented liquors
$39, 5l5,42
We exported merchandise during the
year amounting to 81, 23l ,4s2, 800, an in
crease of $780, 4SS, IA from the preceding
year.
1t is estimated upon the basis of present
revenue laws that the receipts of the gov.
eminent for tho year ending June 30,
1899, will be $577, e74 ,6O7 and its expendi-
lures $3.50. S75. 6I7, resulting in deficiency
of Sl1. 100000
On Dec. |, 1903, there was held in tho
treasury gold coin amounting to $3.50, AL
az gold bullion amounting to $l3s, 5O2, :
745, silver bullion amounting to $93 359
ESQ and other forms of money amounting
to $4jl ,963,y3l.
On the same date the amount of money
of all kinds in circulation or not include ed
In treasury holdings was 81, S36, 879, 5O4, IN
increase for tho year Of $lG5, 794, 1855. Esti-
mating our population ut III, 1874 600 at the
time mentioned the per capita circulation
was $25.O0.
On the some date there was In tho treas-
ury gold bullion on amounting to $685.
5U2,343.
The provisions made for strengthening
the resources of the treasury in connection
with the war has given increased conf
dence in the purpose and power of the
government to maintain tho present
standard and has csta olishcd more firmly
than over tho national credit ut home and
ubrold. A marked evidence of this is
found in the inflow Of gold to the
treasury Its net gold holdings on Nov
I, 1898, were $230, SSj, 100, Us compared with
$l53,573,1.7 en- Nov. /, 1877. and an in
crease of net cash Of : O7,753,lO) Nov. l.,
1897, to $500, 23s,275 Nov. l, 1893. The
present ratio of net treasury gold to out
standing government liabilities, includ-
Ing United states treasury notes Of 1880,
silver certificates, currency certificates,
standard silver dollars and fractional sill
yer coin Nov ], 1898, WAS 1886 per cent, as
compared with 1886 per cent Nov. l, 1877
Redemption Of Greenbncks.
Ircncw so much of my recommended
ton of December, 1897, as follows: That
when any Of the United States notes are
presented for redemption in gold such
notes shall be kept and set apart and only
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Of about $500 tons trial disolace-
ment. to have the highest speed
compatible with good cruising qualities,
great radious Of action and to carry tho
most powerful ordnance suitel to vessels
Of their class. Estimated cost, exclusive
Of armament, 81, 1iO, 500 each.
join with tho secretary Of the navy IN
recommending that tn, grades OF admiral
and vice admiral lie temporarily revived
to be tlllcd with Off 'crs who havr>i ccially
listin suished thcmse4 vcs in the War with
Spain.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09
INCREASE IN THE ARMY.

A Hundred Thou>nnd Men None Too Many
For Chnnged C"",'iti"nr.
Under tn" act OF congress approved
April rs, 1888 authorizing tho president
in his discretion upon u declaration Of war
by congress, or I, declaration Ivy congress
that war exists, directed tho increase Of
tho regular army to tho maximum of
$4,000 authorized in said act The same
act provides that in time Of peace tho
army shall b. reduced to its original
footing.
Tho Importance Of LEGISLATION for the
fore manifest and tho recommendation Of
the secretary of war for that purpose has
my unqualified approval. There cnn be
no question that ut this time and prob'l-
bly, for some timc in the future. 10000
men will be none too many to meet tho
necessities of tho situation. At all events
whether TINT number shall be required
permanently or not the power should be
given to tho president to enlist that force
If in his discretion it shall be necessary
and the further discretion should be given
him to recruit within .he above limit
from the inhabitants of tho islands with
the government OF which we arc charged.
+. Would Muster Out Volunteers.
1t is my purpose to muster out the en-
tire volunt 'cr army rs soon rs the con-
grcss shall provide for tho increase Of tho
regular establishment. This will be only
an act Of Justice and will be much appre-
ceiatcd by the brave mon who left their
homes AMI emplOyments to help the coun-
try in its emergency.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-20
Their Reported Arrival at Santiago, the Southern
Coast of Cuba, is Confirmed by Later De-
spatches Received at Washington.
SAMPSON AND SCHLEY NOW AT KEY WEST
Their Two Fleets Combined for Joint Attack on the
Enemy's Squadron.

supply of coal is the reason, probably,
that the Spaniards allowed the Ore
gOn to join Sampson.
The early part of next week should
mark another naval victory for the
United States if the Spaniards are at
Santiago
London, May 2O.--A Madrid des-
patch says the Spanish fleet has
arrived at Santiago de Cuba
Upon arrival there, the commander
says, he found two small American
warships which retired with all posi-
BILE speed.
The Queen Regent has cabled con
gratulations to Admiral Cervera.
Madrid, May 2O.-Admiral Cervera
telegraphed the government as fol-
lows Entered the port of Santiago
de Cuba yesterday, without interven-
tion, accompanied by the squadron.
Saw two American warships off
Santiago. They withdrew upon the
arrival of the Spanish ships
Senior Aunow, Minister of Marines,
received u message from Cervera,
commanding the Cape Verde fleet,
dated yesterday, saying that he had
entered the port.
Key West, May 20.-Havana is now
in nightly expectation of the arrival
of the Cape Verde feet. Ever since
Tuesday night the Moro Castle large
search light has swept the harbor
nightly. 1t is believed that Gen.
Blanco has had warning of the
Spanish fleets approach.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-20
SANTIAGO FUGITIVES.
The Story They Tell Would Seem to Con-
firm the Madrid Dispatch Con-
cerning Cervera.

Kingston, jamaica May 20.-Two
American warships whose names were
not discernible from the shore appear
ed off Santiago de Cuba Wednesday
while the steamer Adula, which has
arrived here from that port with refu-
gees, was in the harbor. They ap-
preached and drew the fire of the bat
teries at the harbor entrance.
The firing continued from noon to
1 o'clock Captain Walker, of the
Adula, when coming out, could not
see any marks on MORO Castle, and
inferred that the American ships drew
the fire of the batteries to learn the
range.
There was much excitement in the
city. The regulars and volunteers
were called out and new earthworks
batteries erected on each side of the
harbor entrance. The number and
caliber of the guns are unknown, but
1t is known that there are 81 torpedoes
In the channel, electrically connected
with the shore.
The cruiser Mercedes, whose boilers
are disabled, has been anchored so
she can rake the channel for 300 yards,
and the merchant ship Mexico, from
Barcelona, mounting four quick firing
guns, is in the harbor. Several coast
ing steamers and schooners are at the
wharves.
A few days ago German steamer
brought 10000 bags of rice to Santiago
! de Cuba. Rice and sardines are the
| principal food supplies,
Wednesday night, when about GO
miles from Santiago de Cuba seven
large steamers moving in two columns
crossed the Adula's course going west
! They were evidently warships, but
their nationality could not be indenti-
fed The Adula brought 255 passen-
gers.
The descriptions given by the first
mate and five seamen of the Adula
agree as the fleet that crossed hel
course. Four of the ships were large
cruisers and three were small. The
Adula's crew believe they were the
IQuadron under Admiral Cervera, anC
is feared they may destroy the Amer
l an blockading squadron.
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REPORT CONFIRMED.
There is no Longer Doubt of the Exact
Location of the Spanish Squadron.

Location of the Spanish Squadron.
Special to EVENING HERALD.
Washington, May 2O.-The report
that the Spanish fleet was sighted off
Port Limon, Jamaica, is this morning
generally accepted as true, though
not absolutely confirmed.
The Spanish report that the fleet is
at Santiago de Cuba is probably
correct.
The fleet may proceed to Glen
fuegos after u brief stay at Santiago
de Cuba. a
The location of the two American
squadrons is not stated, officially, but
is believed to be at Key West.
1t seems to be the accepted belief
that battle is still some days off.
The officials here are not giving out
any information as to the location or
destination of American vessels, but
it is very probable that the two fleets
under Sampson and Schley will com
bine at or near Key West. If that be
true it is reasonable to expect a naval
battle within three or four days.
All the armorclads of the United
States Navy are now at Sampson's
disposal, provided the Oregon has
reached his fleet, as there is good
reason to believe she has If it is
true that the Spanish fleet is in San.
tiago it means, probably, that ouI
armorclads will be divided into two
squadrons to encompass the island
and capture the Spaniards, From
Key West to Santiago, going along
the northern side of Cuba, is about
800 miles. Going by the southern
side it is about 900,
The Spaniards, if at Santiago, can
not now escape. Sampson can be of
that port before the enemy coulC
coal sufficiently to escape, and Schley
could intercept them on the southern
coast of Cuba. The insufficient
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-20
WASHINGTON NEWS.
Latest Advices From the national Capital
on the War Situation.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
WAsH1NGToN. May 20.
1t has been officially announced that the
invasion of Cuba will begin at once There
is, however, strong pressure brought to bear
on the President against the landing Of troops
ON the island at once, at least until the Span
ish fleet is disposed Of The situation at
present is so uncertain that it is difficult to
predict when the invasion will begin.
On Monday in these dispatches it was
stated that a Encouragement of the fleets now
in Cuban waters would result in giving
Sampson all the armorcads, while Schley
would be in command of the flying squadron
in fact as well as in name This is about to
be effected, The guns on the combined
fleets Of Sampson and Schley woulo nu,uber
from two to three times as many as those on
the Spanish boats and probably would de-
liver five times as much metal at "a single
discharge. There seems, therefore, to be no
escape from destruction for the Spaniards in
the coming conflict, even with the assistance
of the fortifcations at Santiago
There is not much doubt but that Admiral
Sampson has returned to Key West and Joined
Schley's squadron. He may reman there un-
til divers can clean the bottoms of the men
of-war but this statement is dependent upon
the movements of the Spaniards
The battleship Oregon is reported by naval
officials as being out of the reach of the
enemy, but they will give no further infor-
nation. She has already passed Martinique,
says despatch, and is probably on her way
to join Sampson, if she has not already done
so. She did not stop at Barbados, as re-
ported.
A despatch from st. Pierre, Martinique,
says the American auxiliary cruiser Harvard
has sailed from that port after completing
repairs to her machinery. Her departure
may be quickly followed by the Spanish
torpedo-boat destroyer Terror, and she may
follow the Harvard. Naval officials say she
will meyer capture the American vessel
Both the quartermaster general and the
commissary general are having much trouble
in getting the necessary supplies for the new
army. Very few even among the army
realize how poorly prepared the volunteer
troops are at the present time for actual ser.
vice.
The reports show that more than 100, 600 OF
the volunteer troops have been mustered in
President Mckinley will make no further
call for volunteers unless unforeseen circum.
stances render it necessary.
The following assignments to the army
corps were made to-day:
First.-Maior General Brooks Brgadiers
Poland, Snyder and Arnold
Second.-Major General Graham; Brig
adiers Guenther and Williston.
Third.-Maior General Wade; Brigadier
Bacon, Compton and Carpenter.
Fourth.-Major General Coppinger; Brig
aders Bates, Davis and Schwan.
Fifth.-Major General Schafter Brigadier
Kent. Lawton and Chatfee.
Sixth.-Major General Wilson Brigadier
Anderson and Young.
Seventh.-Major General Lee Brigadier
Hawkins, Burt and Bates.
! Brigadiers Pennington and Randall.
Cavalry Division.-Major General Wheeler
Brigadiers Henry and Sumner.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-20
JAMAICA'S DEFENCES
TO BE INCREASED.
Special to EVENING HERALD.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
Kingston, Jamaica, May 2O,-On instruc-
tions from the British War Office, the Jamaica
Legislature by special vote, authorized Il
S35, 900 increase in the military appropria-
tion for local defence. Hollowes, the COM
mander of the military forces, in moving for
the vote, said War might break out at
any moment, and the island be required to
resist any attempt to wrest her from Eng
land"
In an interview later he said that peremp-
tory orders had been issued from England to
have the vote passed, in order that the Eng
lish regiments might be withdrawn from the
island in the event of war. This would make
the island dependent upon her home guard.
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in this city, and at all places of amuse-
ment the dispatches were read from
the stage, the announcement being re-
ceived with frenzied exhibitions of de-
light. After the close of the perform
ances the audiences mingled with the
jubilant crowds in the streets, and there
were repeated cheers for Admiral Ger
vera and the army and navy.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-20
Special to EVENING HERALD.

Madrid, May 20.-Rumors were cur
rent here all day yesterday that the
Spanish flying squadron under Admiral
Cervera had arrived at Santiago de
Cuba. Later it was given out that the
government had received a dispatch
confirming the report, and saying that
the greatest enthusiasm existed at San
tiago. The news caused great rejoicing
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-20
Coal For the Fleets.

Special to Evening Herald,
Philadelphia, May 2O,-The freighter
Justin, Captain Ide with coal and supplies,
left League Island at 0:3O o'clock this morn
ing for Lambert Point to take on 1000 ad-
ditional tons of coal for the Southern fleets.
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Still at Cadiz.
cial TO EVENING HERALD

Special to EVENING HERALD.
Gibraltar, May 20. 20.-Trustworthy informa-
tion received here is to the effect that the
Spanish battleships Pelayo and other vessels
of the reserve Spanish fleet are still at Cadiz,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-20
Balfour Not in Danger,

Special to EVENING HERALD.
London, May 2O--The Foreign office says
the assertion that Mr.. Balfours health is
seriously impaired is an exaggeration.
Mr.. Balfour is affected by cold, but no
serious results are anticipated.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-20

.pecial to EVENING HERALD.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
Madrid, May 2O.-It is announced that the
reserve squadron will take the place of the
Cadiz squadron. The vessels destined for
the Philippines are the Vitoria, Numancia,
Lepanto and Alfonso XIII.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-20
SPAIN'S ARMY FOR
THE PHILIPPINES
Special TO EVENING HERALD.

Barcelona, Spain, May 2O.-The Spanish
government is making actual preparations to
send large army to Manila to give battle to
Admiral Dewey. Nearly 10000 troops are
embarking here for the Philippine Islands,
and four large cruisers are making prepara-
tions to accompany the land forces. 1t is not
known when they will start
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-20
American Boats Collide.

Special to Evening Herald.
Key West, May 2O.-The pilot Blanche ran
into and sank the patrol boat Sarasota last
night.
The latter took fire. None of the crew
were injured.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-20
A WEARY
HUNTER 1!

How often people tramp and
tramp around for rare bargains and
fail to find them. The best plan is
to come directly to us. We offer
the best for the money. Not al
ways the cheapest goods for a
cheap price, but the best goods for
a given price.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-20

(War news continued on Fourth page
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-20

mcldaiHis cafe.
oyster soup, free, tonight
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To reach tie PN5fe hrOAgh a pre-
gyeJ5i0e, aigmfea, infneNhal journal
use The HERdLD columns.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-20

Cyea les business because of lis kno7On
lqyqe articulation and tender5 '7eh
results 10 its aG0erfiSetJ.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-19

The new crop Of maple sugar VIII
probably be made of the same lngre-
dents.
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BREVITIES

Governor Schofield, of Wisconsin, is
very strongly opposed to war with
Spain. He is not alone when the cause
is shifted from the Maine horror to
sentiment.
Spain may be in decay, may be
weak, may have an empty treasury,
it will not do to presume too far
believing it will not fight. However
deficient in great qualities, her people
have a plenty of pluck.
General Fftzhug'h Lee is an old man.
now about the age of his uncle. the
grelt Robert f. Lee-in his 9th wear.
He is still gritty.
Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts,,
surprised everybody with his manly.
humane, American declaration. He
was for preserving the nations honor
by Wipinlg out the stain of the atrocfous
murder in Havana hLxrbor."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-19
TWO SWEEPING DECISIONS.
The Interstate ommerc Commission
knocked Out" by the Nebraska Gaze
DecisIon-State ofacials Effected by tle
Two Offcxsr Decision
Messenger Bureau.

Messenger Bureau.
Raleigh. y. c. April Ia.
Senator Prtchard says quite posi-
lively that Raleigh VIII get the much
desired army post.
In a lester to n state auditor today
the secretary OF the Interstate conn
merce commission admits tina the re-
cent decision IN the Nebraska case
virtually knocks OUT the commission.
He says recent decisions show that the
commission is nct vested with ceraln
important powers il mas exercised firm
the first and which IT was supposed II
have until these decisions were made.
He goes on 10 say that for these rea-
sors the commission Is unable u pro-
ce5d with work in such a IS -
adequately accomplish the puro-ses of
the act.
The directors % the safe normal and
industrial college are called u met at
G-reaRc95oro May 23rd. The chairman
of the board today says It appears that
ire recent DECISIONS Of the supreme
court that there can be no holding Of
two offices will cripple the board Of
directors, as several of its members
are thereby affected. 1t seems hat the
decision is more sweeping than was a.
first thought.
Twenty years ago a man named
Cheatwo0d, of Virginia, killed a MAJ
named Estep in. Allegheny county.
this state. Not long ago Chdltwocd
was arrested and taken TO Allegheny
to be tried for murder. There were
some curious complications in the case.
The news comes that the case is dis
missed and C~heabwood is again free.
Arrangements are being perfected
for the building of a cotton mill at
Monroe.
The appreciation OF General Fitzhugh
Lee in this state is universal. The fact
is noteworthy that the officers of the
regular army expect lii to be given
high command.
News comes that the fire at Thomas
vile this week. which destroyed several
buildings, was incendiary and to cover
extensive rObberieS.
Some way there started a story that
Governor Russell had appointed Rev.
BayluS Cade the railway commissioner
to succeed Caldwell and had made Jno.
A. Sims private secretary, vice Cade,
The story caught everybody, including
nearly every state official.
Miss Lima Battle, daughter Of Rich
ard H. Battle, Esq, was married at
her home today to Captain w. E. Stitt.
OF Charlotte. Cars are out to the mar
rfage April GOSH Of Miss Katie Belvin,
daughter Of Mr.. Charles H. Belvin,
president of the National Bank Of Ra-
leigh, TO Mr.. JOHN w. Hardin.
Much interest is manifested i'm the
approaching meeting here to form a
state musical association.
Senator Butler wrote an editorial in
his paper this week declaring for p1Du-
list-demOeratic fusion, and saying most
of the pOpulist state cO1hmittee favor it.
C. II. Norton, the Durham architect
WINK was struck by a Southern rail-
way train two years ago gets $50, 900
damages.
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Thousands Of sufferers from grippe
have been restored to health by One
Minute Cough Cure. It quickly cures
coughs, colds. bronchitis, pneumonia
grippe. asthma, and all throat and I&Ar
diseases. r. r. Bethany.
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by ten modern Neroes, and they were
in PRISON, and IN evidence against
them was as strong as that against
the Spanish authorities, all Yankee
doodfedom would rise up as one man
and demand their immediate execution,
and the civilized world would say we'll,
righteously done. The only possible
plea that has been heard TO staye off
wal for the great outrage, Is that the
United States did not see the Span
iards at their damning midnight work.
That IS all. But the proof is indeed
impregnable, invincfble, conclusive be-
yond the shadow of a shade of doubt.
The undersigned Condolences, the evil
dence of multiplied circumstance, con-
Stitute a most powerful and convinc-
ing proof. If there be any possible tes-
timony that is proof strong as Holy
Writ" ii will be found in the te5ti-
mony as to the guilt of the S~paniards
in the numbering of the 268 Americans.
The Norfolk Virginian and Pilot says:
THE proof is complete. Many a
man has been hanged on evidence not
half 50 strong and consistent. We did
not sac Spain do it-that is all; and
9h carefully effaced her footsteps and
washed her bloody hands. But If Sags-
bee and Lee add other cOrroborating
testimony, the United States can speak
ITO Spain only with cannon. She should
not be allowed to go back out of Cuba.
or to voluntarily concede and demand
made ON her, to tramme up the cOnSe-
quences of her boundlass %iniquity. She
Should he driven out of Cuba and
brought to a proper realization of the
offence committed and the dignity and
power of these United States.
without a parallel in the annals of
crime-ay, even of piracy it should
be met with a retribution that will be
i'm some degree commensurate with the
diaibOlca1 deed. To plead for a milder
. retaliation is neither just to our u
try nor to humanity and mercy"
The country has aiken the case and
will render righteous Judgment.