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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25
A STRONG APPEAL,
It's Hard to See How a Man Could
Resist 1t.

ITS Hard to See. How a Man CouId
Resist 1t.
Secretary Alger, who is easily touched
by any story of a sorrowing mother or an
an1icted family, is having all he can do
to repress his feelings and enforce mill
tary laws. Every day he is besieeed from
some direction to release from the army
some soldier who hastily volunteered
without taking into consideration his dr-
ties to his family or to himself. Occa-
sicnally some man is allowed to leave the
army, but the Secretary is doing all he
can 10 discourage this.
The other day a fair-haired, smooth
faced boy walked in to see the Secretary
at the War Department. II came to ask
you to release me from the army" the boy
sald. DO not care myself. but my poor
old mother is dying from grief"
The appeal of the little fellow whose
boyish face quickly caught the Secretary
H.ade an impression, but in the kindest
manner the Secretary said: MY boy, l
do not know what your story is but every
day l receive these appeals 1 was a SOL
der myself. Let me say to you that you
may always regret this Write your moth
er consoling letters and go forward snd do
your duty, determined to come out Of the
war with name and a record
Yes, Mr.. Secretary" said the boy, "I
realize all that. 1 am anxious to 20 to the
'front.' but look at this note from mother"
The Secretary glanced over the tear-be-
spattered note, which spoke of my little
soldier boy" In the note she sent the son
lock Of her hair. 1t was gray, almost
white. You see the color of my lair
now" she wrote. You know what the
color was when You went away
Taking from a pocket a watch chain
made of hair. the soldier boy said to he
Secretary: Here, sir. you see what a few
weeks have done. From this beautiful
brown my mothers hair has turned gray.
God knows I love her. I love my coun-
try. 1 do not know what to do"
The appeal was a strong one. Il will
investigate your case" the big-hearted
Secretary said, as he walked away to his
Office. just a trace Of moisture showing in
his eyes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25
Taking No Chances.

From the Chicago Tribune
Isn't there something in my policy"
asked a caller at La Sale street insn--
ance office the other day, about my hav-
ing to report any charge OF residence?
Eyes, SIR said the man at the nearest
desk. picking up a pen. where have you
moved tor
Il haven't moved anywhere" rejo!ned
the caller. II have made a change in my
residence by painting ii light-straw color
and putting a jack On the kitchen CHM
Eey. I think that's all. Good day."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25
A Thorough Emit usfasf.

A man of timid demesnor entered the
photographic office. He looked beseech-
ingly around and then walked on tiptoe TO
the desk Of one of the attaches
I'm willing to pay a fair price for what
1 want" he suggested.
What is it?'
I'm almost afraid to tell you. for fear
you'll say you haven't 1t. I can bear sus-
pense rather than disappointment"
You'll have to give us a clue or we
can't possibly oblige you"
Il want a map"
We have great many different kinds"
Yes. But I'm afraid you haven't this
particular one. 1 recognized the Importance
OF this conflict with Spain. and started in
to keep record of it from day TO day.
L made a scrap book and L got a map and
followed the movements OF all the ships,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25

Written for The Evening Star.
A Song of Heroes.
They sing about the admirals: likewise the
An the men that take their orders up
on deck.
An the lads that feed the big gun while
1t rears its head and roars
A-pinin' for to see another wreck.
You'd think they'd gone clean through the
list and never skipped thing.
With their Jolly tars.'' "hooray." and
''yo-heave-hot'
But there's none as tunes a string
" lille he lifts is voice to sing
OF the Jackies wot's a-stokin' down be-
low.
Oh, it's here's to him a-fghtin'
Where the shot kicks up spray.
It's glorious and eXcitin'
When he rushes to the fray.
But there ought to be some snatches
On the way 1t stirs your soul
When they batten down the matches
While you shovel in the coal.
that heat and dirt.
With flames a-reachin' out to eat the air,
It's just a waste of etiquette to wear
You never have your picture taken there.
It's no use to deny it. In your throat there
comes lump,
AS you think of home and wonder where
you'll go
While your heart begins to bump
Like the wheels that clang and thump
Round the Jackies wot's a-stokin' down
below.
Oh. it's here's to him a-fightin
And a-takin steady aim.
If he's hurt, there's some delight in
Thinkin' he can do the same
By the first UNI that he catches
But We don't know watts the goal
When they batten down the matches
While We shovel in the coal.
It's a glorious consolation in the toilin' and
the thirst
To wipe the wetness from our brows and
think
That we're handsomely provided for, in
case We meet the worst.
With d million-dofiar coffin when We sink
Our hearts is In the fightin' tops; we're
wishin' we was there
A-doin' of our duty by the foe.
But each must take is share
And they couldn't hardly spare
The Jackies wot's a-stokin' down below.
So here's to them that's fightin';
Here's to the pilot, too.
We trust 'em to be right in
Any job they're out to do.
Maybe we're to meet our matches
But it's all past our control
When they batten down the matches
While We shovel in the coal
1t amt the bloomin' admirals; 1t amt the
commodores
That the Spaniards is a-wishin' for to-
day,
Nor yet the lads that handle ammunition
out O. doors.
Where you stand little chance to get
away.
They've had fighters in their families and
the cubs'u fight again.
But they answered UP most cautious-like
..r. and slow
When 1t come to askin' men
To be huddied in the pen
To be tackles wot's a-stokin' down below
Says they. We'll do your fghtin'
But that locker amt our size.
Where you wedge the men so tight i'm
Fur them Dagoes realize
What uncertainty attaches
To the fellers in a hole
When they batten down the matches
While We shovel in the coal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25

why you should make me a confdante con-
corning any cardiac complications with
which you may be afflicted Lucretia is all
right in the classics and the other ordinary
branches Of higher education. All she
needs now is a course of instruction in the
foohshness that comes natural 10 most
girls. like the language of flowers and that
sort of thing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25
She Meant Well.

He was young soldier and she an adj
miring girl.
''Of course" he said. in response to her
sympathetic suggestions. there are hard
ships connected with this life."
Its too dreadful she murmured ito
think Of what you will have to go through"
The only thing TO do" he answered is
to go through them without thinking about
them"
Il can see you now" she proceeded, with
half-closed eyes and outstrctched hand,
''Ieaping into battle"
''Oh. no. he interrupted. somebody has
been unloading You. We don't leap. It's
Tot a swimming bath or a gymnasium, you
Know. We just form into straight lines
and go into battle the same as We go any
where else"
Il can hear you shouting defiance to the
foe! she persisted
Il don't think I'll shout any defiance"
he returned with some hesitation. You
know, the foe doesn't speak English. And
anyhow 4 have an idea I'll feel like keeping
my mouth closed and squirting along tho
gun barrel most of the time"
She made one more effort.
Don't you feel some tremor when you
think of how you will be where the fire Is
hottest and the bullets thickest?'
NO.. was the reply. To tell You tho
honest truth, 1 don't. It's time enough to
put your mind on such things when tho
emergency comes It's trouble enough TO
think Of going where the coffee is coolest
and the soup thinnest-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25

Mrs Wigglest'I didn't know that Mr..
Binks had title
Mrs Waggles-"Neither did I. What is
it?"
well. his servant says that everything
comes addressed James Binks, c. o. D. .
-Somerville Journal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25
An Impression Of the Inferno.

The shade Of old Dante was heard to re-
mark,
"'Tis lucky I wrote years ago
That tale OF my trip through the regions
SO dark,
Where the wicked are cast into woe.
Italian was all well enough for that day,
But now all my chances would vanish
OF selling the book IL let spook say
A syllable other than Spanish"
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
Probate Court.

The following is a synopsis of the pro-
ceedings in Judge Johnsons court for
the week ending April 26:
Estate of Mary j. Healy, deceased; pc
tition for appointment of administrator
hearing May %.
Estate of Emma B. Greiner, deceased;
petition for appointment of administra-
tor; hearing May %.
Estate of Eugene G.. Greiner ct al,
minors; order appointing guardian.
Estate of Carl A. Hinckley, minor;
order appointing guardian.
Estate of Benjamin Westcott, deceas-
ed letters testamentary issued.
Estate of Jonathan Hogmire, deceas-
ed order allowing claims; estate closed
to creditors.
Estate of Lyman NJ. Hinckley, de
ceased; order allowing claims; estate
closed to creditors.
Estate of Theresa Lavelle, deceased;
estate closed to creditors.
Estate of Francis A. Glidden, deceas-
ed order determining legal heirs.
Estate of John III. Strakengast, de
ceased order allowing final occount.
Estate of Ef1ie G. Linderman, deceas-
ed; order appointing administrator.
Matter of Hattie May and George
Weldon Swoap, dependent children; or
der admitting to state school.
Matter of Francis Johnson, INDECENT
insane person; order admitting to asylum
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
Not ALWAYS Understood.

A fact often overlooked, or not always
understood, is that women suffer as much
from distressing kidney and bladder
troubles as the men. The womb is stu
ated back of and very close to the blad-
der, and for that reason any distress, dis
ease or INCONVENIENCE manifested in the
kidneys, back or urinary passage is often,
by mistake, attributed to female weak
ness or womb trouble of some sort
The error is easily made and may be
as easily avoided by setting urine aside for
"a hours; a sediment or settling is evi-
dence that your kidneys need doctoring.
If you have pain or dull aching in the
back, pass water too frequently or scanty
supply, with smarting or burning these
are also convincing proofs of kidney
trouble. If you have doctored without
benefit, try DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
the greatest and the best kidney medi
cine. The mild and extraordinary eff
feet of Swamp Root is soon realized. 1t
stands the highest for its wonderful cures
of the most distressing cases. If you
need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists, price fifty cents
and one dollar. You may have a sample
bottle and pamphlet both sent free by
mail, upon receipt of three two-cent
stamps to cover cost of postage on the bot
tie. Mention this paper and send your
address to DIR. Kilmer a. Co, Bingham
ton, n. Y. The proprietors of this paper
guarantee the genuineness OF this offer
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
Covert.


Mrs d. Adams is i'll.
NJ. Truax is still seriously sick.
Roy Allen is off on pleasure trip.
L. p Spelman is suffering from rheu-
matism.
Mrs King is visiting at her fathers,
Mr.. Spivey.
1t is reported that L. B. Randall has
sold his farm.
Robert Beattie is making some inn
provements on his residence.
S. d. Kenney has opened his millinery
department., under the direction of Miss
Stewart of Dowagiac.
Edward Burton has returned from his
western trip. He enjoyed the climate,
but employment was not easy to find.
Mrs. G.. T. Wickes returned to her
Stanton home on Friday, after a ten
days visit at her fathers, L. II. Rood.
Bills are out for the play "The Conf
dental Clerk, to be given on Friday and
Saturday evenings under the auspices
of the G.. A. r.
The true northerner., 1898-04-27

Yesterday was the 18th anniversary of
American Oddfellowship. A county eel
ebration was appointed to be held at
Lawton, but Lawton Oddfellows appear
to have been asleep and the day passed
unobserved.
A Detroit paper says many young
women are offering their services to Gov
ernor Pingree, to go to the front as
nurses. Among a number mentioned is
Mrs. May Meredith Miller of this place
Advertised letter: William Griffus
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
GobleVille.

VIM. Healy has gone South on an ex-
cursion.
Mrs. John Brown was buried at Covey
hill, Sunday.
Ed. Messenger is happy over a baby
boy born the 10Th.
Mrs. Cassie Smith and Miss Ruby are
home from New York state
Plenty of war talk, but we have heard
of no one who has yet enlisted.
Chas. w. Whitney of Hillsdale has
been engaged as principal of our schools
for the coming year.
O. S. Brown, Ernie Green and Ed.
Covey have gone to South Haven to
build house and barn for j. j. Gle
ment.
Warren Whelpley from the northern
part of the state was in town Sunday to
attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs.
Brown.
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
Decatur.

Geo. w. Van Antwerp died very sud
denly last Saturday of heart disease.
Cass Rosewarne and Miss Eleanor
Mckee were married in Cassopolis last
Sunday.
The war spirit is running high. Wey.
ler was burned in efiigy Monday evening
and the town was lighted with roman
candles and sky rockets A number of
enthusiasts have made known their de
sire to join the volunteer service.
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
Marriage Licenses.

Frank Ingraham, 3S; Carrie f.. Par
sons, 33, both of Hartford.
VIM. Dean, 81, Affa Bush, q, both of
Waverly.
Frank Mosier, %; Lucy Brott, %, both
of Lacota.
Jerome Cornell, 20, Arlington; Bertha
Tanning, 10, Bangor.
The true northerner., 1898-04-27

The 30th session of the Porter, Ant
werp and Almena Sunday School insti-
tute will be held at Harmony chapel
Porter, Saturday, April 30th, with morn
ing, afternoon and evening sessions.
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
Additional Local.
THESE WILL FIGHT
AGAINST THE SPANISH II UNCLE SAM NEEDS
THEIR SERVICES.

Henry e. Sherman,
Jesse b. Thomas,
Guy |. Lamberson,
Carl r. Monroe.
Orrin Fred Wilcox,
Bert Martin,
Charlie G.. Cassell,
Merit E Martin,
Frank w. Hanson,
Alva G.. Bates,
John III. Graine,
Charlie Kessler,
Daniel S. Lee, Jr.,
John Il. Wood,
Daniel II. ID. Waters,
Louis M. Chapton,
Theo. b. Clapp,
William f. Cutler,
Daniel f.. Robb,
Leroy Hinekley,
Andrew j. Jenkins.
The above is list of the Paw Paw
boys who have enrolled themselves in the
volunteer reserves, and are willing and
anxious to be called into Uncle Sans
SerNiCe III lhe war WlIn Opaln. Many OF
these want to go in the navy
The movement received its impetus in
the public meeting held at the court
last week Wednesday evening" when the
room was crowded with enthusiastic and
patriotic people. Addresses were made
by Rev. Crego of Lawton, Judge Heckert,
o. w. Rowland, Rev. Ross Matthews,
Rev. G. 2. Linderman, Judge Buck and
Mr.. Hopkins of Kalamazoo. Daniel
Spicer presided. III. A. Chaplin is still
receiving recruits for the reserves.
The ease with which these names have
been secured, is but an earnest of what
can be done if necessary. Paw Paw will
not be whit behind other places in its
devotion to the flag.
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
Work Goes On
When Hoods SarsapariIIa Gives
Strength and vigor
Backache and That Tired Feeling
Promptly Cured.

GO was feeling very miserable. was
tired all the time, had no appetite and
felt sore all over my body. had back
ache so that when stopped down it was
hard to raise myself up. was hardly
able to work and was just making up my
mind to give up my work when read an
advertisement of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
determined to try this medicine. When
had finished one bottle l felt a great
deal better. did not stop my work, and
after had taken the third bottle felt as
well and strong as I ever did in my life.
Since then / have taken Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla when my blood was impure and /
recommend it to everyone who does not
feel WE'LL" JOHN j. EIcHBANER, e2s
Meldrum Avenue, Detroit, Michigan.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Hood,, DILL are the only pills TO take
The true northerner., 1898-04-27

"Cure the cough and save the life" DR.
Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures coughs
and colds, down to the veryverge of con
sumption.
The true northerner., 1898-04-27

Diphtheria, sore throat, Group. Instant
relief permanent cure. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil At any drug store
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-05
Foolish Father and Husband.

CYPRESS JUNCTION, Ills., April 81
The rescnrers at Shawneetown are hav-
ing difficulty In persuading the people
TO leave their flooded homes. The
second floors of the majority of the
houses are occupied, the tenants declar
ing they will protect their belongings.
In extreme cases, the rescuers used
force in taking them out and placing
them where they can be cared for.
Sheriff Galloway, who lost his wife and
two daughters, is frantic from grief.
He was at bone when the alarm was
given. He Immediately took two
horses, leading them to the foot of the
hill, mile away, where he tied them to
a tree. He then ran back home, only
to find it had been demolished and his
family had perished.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-05
VESSELS IN THE ZOE.
After Incredible Suffering an Oficer Ea-
capes to Tell the World

NANAIMo. B. c., April 5.-George F.
Tilton, third officer of the steam whaler
"Belvidere," who has just reached the
outside world from the vessels i'm
prisonment in ice, says that the steam
tender "Jeanie,' steam whalers "Orea''
and "Belvidere.' and schooners Rosa
rio" and "Abark" are near point Bar
row. He says that the men on the
frczen-in vessels are suffering untold
privations on account of the scarcity Of
provisions. Mr.. Tilton came south by
way of the Mackenzie and Yukon
rivers, and was five months and twenty
two days making the trip of 200 miles
to the Pacific coast, during which he
suffered most excruciating agony from
intense cold. On the way out Tilton
met Lieutenant Jarvis and the over
land relief expedition. He directed
them to the fleet. He said that as soon
as the ice breaks the vessels will be
ground into match wood. .l..,s. ,ii's
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-05

Forgetful That II IL Now Time for Action
and Not WORDS.

wAsnINeToN, April 5.-Turner, OF
Washington, ie Senate todsy made
a. vigorope IN favor Of Cuban
freedom ID the Administration
should hev led Cuba before this.
He laid ereas fess upon the destruc
tion of the "Siaine." saying that Spsin
was responsible. He would cheerfully
vote for the declaration Of war. He
said that Spain Is nation of crnelty,
deceit and .'~od.
Harris, o, Kansas, followed, declars
ing thot the Cubans had earned their
liberty BY blood and tears. He CHARGE
the destruction of the MAINE" to the
official treachery of Spain. That black
est crime OF all nations, he declared
would not be allowed to become a mere
incident. Harris was applauded By
the galleries.
Deboe, of Kentucky, said his state is
united in favor of Cuban Independence,
and the people Of Cubs deserve the
sympathy Of the civilized world.
KeDney, Of Delaware, said that had
resolution Of belligerency been passed
Ny bHo IlVunc, OuUd WOuIu udt0 uccil
free and the loss OF life and Of millions
of treasury would have been saved
Those whorefused to pass the resolu-
tion were responsible before the
country. War was hell, but it was bet
ter than the hell in Cuba; better than
the hell of February 18th. No longer
should diplomatic 'clap-trap stop ven.
geance for innocent blood or prevent
Cuban freedom.
Chandler, OF New Hampshire. said:
aThe United States ought Immediately
to declare war against Spain and main
tain that war until the people of Cuba
shall be made free from Spanish star
walton aud cruelty and the government
of the island finally established as an
independent republic.'
Turpie, of Indiana, member of the
Foreign Relations Committee, said it
was only the Spanish Moloch which
would say "Suffer little children to come
to ma and we will starye them to
death.'' The cause of the war was
Spanish dominion in Cuba and until
this shall be removed there can be no
fyq.4ca
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-05
PRESIDENTS PosITIo ON.
He Will Advise Taking Charge of Cuba
/ Until Spain and Cubans Can Agree.

WASHINGTON, April BIN his mes
sage the President will not make any
recommendation looking to the inn
mediate recognition of Cuban inde-
pendence, because, as he views it, the
insurgents have not established a
government of their own. In case this
government should take possession of
the island, and the insurgents should
see tit to infiict capital punishment
upon the members of the present
autonomist government, or other per-
sons, this government having recog-
nized their independence would be
powerless to prevent any action which
the Caban government might see fit to
take. The better and safer way, it is
argued, would lie for the United States
to take control of the island, if neces-
sary to prevent further bloodshed, and
administer its-affairs, or at least super
wise its administration in the interest
of Justice and humanity, until Spain
and Cuba themselves, if possible, have
settled the whole question. What fur
ther action shall be taken will be die
tated by the facts and conditions as
they present themselves.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-05

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 5.-The
Senate committee on Foreign Relations
met for the especial purpose of decid-
ing whether the Committee should
make report on the Cuban situation
today, or postpone action until the
Presidents message shall be received.
There is great impatience over the
delay on the part Of some of the mem
bers of the Committee. notably Senator
Frye, who urged that every days post
ponement was valuable time lost.
Other members, while quite as anxious,
have shown a disposition to extend the
time so as to get our consuls out of
Cuba safely. This necessity was urged
upon the Committee strenu0usly to-
day. Senator Davis gave quite a posi-
tive assurance that the way will be
entirely clear for the message tomor-
row. Senator Frye also had confer
ence with the President and showed a
disposition to allow time absolutely
necessary to take care of our consuls.
In view all circumstances the COM
mittee lost little time in reaching the
conclusion to delay its report until the
message shall be received tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-05
The Pope Disappointed.

LONDON. April 5.-According to q
special from Rome, the Pope is 'disap-
pointed at the reception of his overtures
by America, but not discouraged. The
dispatch adds: "rhis morning His
Holiness dispatched cable of 500
words to Archbishop Ireland urging
increased efforts in the interest of
peace, as we'll as further immediate
representation to President Mckinley"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-05
sIGSBEE IS CERTAIN.
His ship was Blown Up by a Mine
Placed by Spanish Authorities.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April b.
Captain Sigsbee, in an examination by
the House Committee on Foreign Af-
fairs, stated that in his opinion his
vessel was blown up by submarine
mine located by Spanish authorities.
As to whether 1t was fred by Spanish
authorities or not he declined to ex-
press an opinion. He told the Com
mittee that the buoy to which the
Maine was anchored, was the most
unfrequentsd buoy in the harbor. The
Committee is to meet again tonight to-
prepare the text of its resolutions to be
submitted to the House. The mem
bers of the Committee believe, that.
war is inevitable unless Spain makes
a square backdown. Declaration of
war may not be made just yet, because
It will require several days to get the
Americans off the island.