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The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25
RIGHT is NIGHT.

1t was really our war, not Cuba's from
the moment OF the destruction OF the
Maine, and it must be q war to the
finish-no half f-way projects, no make
shifts. Whether We like it now, or not,
the United States is compelled by the
situation of things, by the natural
course of events. TO take her position as
the leading civilizing force on the face
of the globe: under Providence factor
to be counted upon to say what ought
to be said, and to do what ought by Us
to be done for the progress of the race,
in short TO do good as q nation, as We
have opportunity. To this end il We are
successful Cuba and Porto Rico should
be under our flag, Hawaii should be an
nexed and the Philippines should be
properly and strongly cared for, while
We are fully coming into our heritage as
the leading nation in all times, without
any exception. Let us not be unmind-
ful that the right has always been the
source OF our might, and such it still
will be.
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25

Rhode Islsnd to Give Torpedo Boat.
NEWPORT, May 2l.-Several citizens.
headed by F. p. Garretson. have in
augurated q movement for the purpose
Of having the citizens Of Rhode Island
build and equip the fastest torpedo boat
destroyer afloat and present it to the
government. It is intended to give the
contract to tho Herresh0ffs, and to
name her tho Oliver Hazard Perry, in
honor of tho hero Of Lake Erie, who
was born in Newport. Mr.. Garretson
started the subscription with $1,000.
There is considerable enthusiasm here
over the matter.
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25
PROBATE NOTICE.

In the county court Of Platte county. Nebraska.
In the matter Of the estate Of A. +. Saffran,
deceased. Notice Of final settlement and &C.
count.
TO the creditors, heirs. legatees and Others in
Take notice, that Amanda Saffran has filed in
the county court q report Of her dOings a. ad-
ministratrix Of the estate Of A. +. Saffran, de-
ceased. and i 10 ordered that the same stand for
hearing on the lst day Of June. 1885. before the
court Mt the hour Of 2 O'Clock q. M, Mt which
time any person interested may appear and ex-
cept to and contest the same.
This notice is ordered given in The COLUMBUS
JOURNAL for three consecutive weeks prior to
the LIST day Of June, 1889.
Witness my hand and the seal of the county
court at Columbus this 10Th day Of May l6sS
T. u. ROBIsON,
1lmayS County Judge.
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25

nlinois Naval Receives For Sampson.
CHICAGO, May 24.-Two hundred and
five members of the Illinois naval ne.
serve will be sent to the Gulf coast to-
morrow. II is said they will be given a
chance to serve with Admiral Samp-
sons feet.
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25
THE DIRECT LINE

to Denver, Salt Lake City, San Fran
cisco and Portland, is via the Union
Pacific. The service of the Union Pacific
to all principal western points is unex-
celled by any other line and consists of
Pullman Palace Sleepers, Pullman
Tourist Sleepers, Chair Cars, Dining
Cars. Meals q Ia cartel
For time tables and full information
call on J, b MRAoHRR,
15june Agent.
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GENERAL MERRITT TO MARRY.


Formal Announcement OF His Engage
nent to Miss Laura Williams.
CHICAGO, May 24.-The formal an.
nouncemept of the engagement Of
Miss Laura Williams. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Norman Williams of Chi
cago. and granddaughter of the late
Judge John Dean Cation, to Major
General Wesley Merritt, military gov.
ernor of the Philippine islands, was
made yesterday. Miss Williams is
about 20 years old, a brunette, graceful
and petite, but of striking appearance,
with jet black hair and eyes and bril-.
liant colOring. She has received much
attention here and abroad, and especi-
ally in London. where she was the guest
of Robert 7. Lincoln, when he was the
representative of this country at the
court Of st. James. She was presented
1t the queens drawing room with Miss
Lincoln.
Norman Williams has for . number
Of years been one of the well known
figures in Chicago legal and financial
circles. General Merritt was born in
Illinois and is . graduate of West
Point. He entered the war directly
after graduating in 1861. In April,
1868. he was appointed brigadier gen.
eral and his services throughout the
war were Of the most distinguished
kind. Since its close he has made .
name for himself in Indian fighting,
and in 1896 was made q major general
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25

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vana says Santiago de Cuba has been
bombarded but mo great damage has
been DONE"
A number of Spanish battleships are
expset1d to sail for the Philippines be
fotSe end of this month with Ii, ,GOO
troopx.
Nearly 100000 bushels OF coal were
shipped for New Orleans yesterday and
the same amount is expected to go ont
today.
The Charleston puts back to Mare
island for trivial repairs 10 its con-
densers. It is thought that within forty
eight hours it will be we'll on its way to
Manila.
The Second Nebraska embarked yes
terday for Chickamauga.
MAY q.
The smart little steamer Tecumseh has
conducted two landings upon the Cuban
coast, thirty five miles apart and both
within six hours.
The London Daily Nails Madrid dis
patch says that an official telegram from
Admiral Cervera announced his safe ar
rival at Santiago de Cuba, and stated
that his vessels had not met any mis-
chance. The squadron will recoa! and
then proceed to Havana.
A special from Kingston, Jamaica, says
Cuban refugees have just arrived and
report four OF Schley's squadron ap-
preached Santiago Friday evening, ex-
changed shots with the forts and then
retired. A later dispatch says the bonn
bardment was recommended this morn
ing and the result yet doubtful.
A passenger train on the Chattanooga,
Rome & Southern, which left Chattanoo-
ga at $40 O'Clock this morning, ran into
the third section OF the military train
conveying the First Missouri volunteers,
Who arrived in Chattanooga last night,
near Rossville, Ga, killing Private
George G.. Walker, company ID. and
painfully injuring A. Maynard Lane.
company NJ, and Howard Brolaski, COM
pany ID, and slightly injuring several
other occupants of both trains.
The United States ship Monterey has
been ordered to Manila TO reinforce the
American squadron. 1t is considered
one OF the best fighting ships in the
navy, embOdies all the good points OF
the monitor pattern, mounts two ~
inch, two lO-inch, six 6-pound rapid-fire,
four Founders and two machine guns.
The cruiser Charleston left Mare is
land on its way to Manila. 1t will stop
at Red Rock to confirm the adjustment
OF its compasses and then proceed on its
journey.
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25
To Chicago and the East.

Passengers going east for business, will
naturally gravitate to Chicago as the
great commercial center. Passengers
re. visiting friends or relatives in the
eastern states always desire to "take i'm
Chicago en- route. All classes of passen-
gers will find that the "Short Line" of
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail-
way, via Omaha and Council Bluffs,
affords excellent facilities to reach their
destinations in manner that will be
sure to give the utmost satisfaction.
A reference to the time tables will in
dicate the route to be chosen, and, by
asking any principal agent west Of the
Missouri river for ticket over the
Chicago, Council Bluffs & Omaha Short
Line of the Chicago, Milwaukee 4 st.
Paul Railway, you will be cheerfully
furnished with the proper passport via
Omaha and Chicago. Please note that
all of the ''Short Line" trains arrive in
Chicago in ample time to connect with
the express trains OF all the great through
car lines to the principal eastern citiee.
For additional particulars, time tables,
maps, ETC., please call on or address F.
A. Nash. General Agent, Omaha. Neb.
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Mis- R.rson 1t Key West.

TAMPA, Fla, May 24.-The Red Cross
ship State OF Texas. with Miss Clara
Barton, representative of the National
Red Gross Of America. and corps of
surgeons and trained nurses. arrived at
Port Tampa from Key West yesterday
and cast anchor near the gunboat Hell.
ena. The vessel. which is fully fitted
up for hospital purposes. and carries
supplies enough for the equipment of
several Red Cross stations, will, it is
said, follow the feet of troops into ca.
ban water.
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25
EDWARD BELLAMr, the celebrated
author. died ut his home, Chicopee Falls,
Aass., Sunday morning. ~

WILLIAM EwARr GLADSTONE, one OF
the most remarkable men OF the English
speaking race, departed this life at 5
O'Clock Thursday morning, in the 69th
year of his age. At o'clock Wednes-
day morning his breathing Was thirty
six to the minute and the members OF
his family were summoned. Rev. Ste-
phen Gladstone read prayers and hymns,
including Mr.. Gladstone's favorite, 'Rock
of Ages." When this was concluded Mr..
Gladstone was heard to murmur "Our
Father"
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25
Mining Decisions.

WASHINGTON. May 24.-The United
States supreme court in two instances
yesterday decided the question of the
night of the owners of q mineral vein
to follow the vein outside of the terri.
tory covered by the surface area of the
location. the opinion being by Justice
Brewer
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25
AJAX For Anoshsr .Jud1e.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-Justice Har.
Ian of the supreme court and United
States Circuit Judge Taft were before
the house committee on judiciary ad-
vocating an additional judge for the
Sixth circuit, consisting of Michigan,
Ohio, Tennessee and Kentucky.
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25
Feuita Loading Arms.

MOBILE, Ala, May 24.-The steamer
Fenita is loading ammunition for q
Cuban expedition. Brigxdier General
Rafael Rodriguez, who was o leading
figure in the 10 years war, is superin-
tending the loading of several carloads
Of ammunition and $1,000 rifles and
stOrea
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25
To Helm Soldiers Boys.

Sioux CITY, May 4.-Five hundred
dollars were raised here in few hours
yesterday afternoon as an emergency
fund for the local military Companies.
A subsequent meeting will be called to
provide for the families of absent vol.
unteera
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25
No Warships slshtsa.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 2A-No
waxships were seen in the neighboe.
hood Of Mole st. Nicholas or elsewhere
BY the Haytien gunboat Crete A. Pie
rot, which arrived here today from
Port An Prince. The Crete A. Pierot
brought Nine. Simon Sam, wife Of the
president Of the Haytisn republic, who
= going - Pazie
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25
spsnL FIve Hour. ln Deba,..

WASHINGTON, May "a - For five
hours Tuesday the senate had the war
revenue measure under discussion.
Considerable time was occupied by
Messrs. Chiffon. Lodge and Turley.
While Mr.. Lodge confined himself to .
discussion Of the proposed tax on cor
porations and bank deposits, strongly
urging that such taxes be not imposed,
Messrs. Chiffon and Turley covered
pretty fully the general features of the
bill. Their speeches dealt cOmprehen-
sively with the theories of taxation and
were therefore in the very nature of
things legal and technical disserta.
tions upon the subject. No action of
any kind was taken on the bill.
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25
OPe10m at Kev wesf.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-There is no
longer any uneasiness about the battle
ship Oregon. She is safe at Key West
after q race against time for nearly ii
thousand miles. This is valuable ac-
cession to Rear Admiral Sampson 8
f3onk
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25
WAR BRIEFS.
MAY Is.

The cruiser Charleston sails from
Mare island to join Dewey. She was
heavily loaded with powder and projec-
tiles Her crew numbers $50 men.
Four japanese vessels have sailed for
Manila.
The Tenth Pennsylvania has been Or
dered to Frisco for the Philippine ex-
peditiOn.
The Oregon, in her six-weeks trip
from Frisco. covered more than 1900
miles, and is announced rs in q safe
place. Her captain expressed confidence
in being able to hold his own single
handed with the Oregon against all the
Spanish cruisers. She is the second
largest craft in the American navy.
5000 volunteers have been mustered
into the service.
1t is announced that men enough have
been offered to fill the proposed regi-
ment, Col. W. ]. Bryan.
The gnnboat Wilmington sinks dere-
lict Spanish schooner sent out, heavily
laden, to endanger American warships
A new type of torpedo stood a success
full test at Newport, r L, Commander
Mclean, the torpedo expert Of the navy
being present
The Thirty-second Michigan starts for
Tampa.
Resident merchants OF Manila want a
stable government by competent for
eiRn power.
United States warships Yale and
Minneapolis arrive at Cape Haytieu,
Hayti.
Ex-Secretary Of the Navy Tracy BE-
lieves it the plain duty Of congress inn
mediately to authorize the construction
Of six armored cruisers Of the most
modern type, even larger than the New
York and the Brooklyn.
The Tenth Pennsylvania is designated
for the Manila expedition. It is the
crack regiment OF that state.
Secretary Long announces that tho
Oregon is safe and will shortly ioin
Sampsonis squadron.
It Is confidently stated by q CORE
spoadent eye witness OF the engagement
ct San Juan that il Sampson had had q
landing force, there is no doubt be could
have taken the place on tho day Of bom-
bardment, had he 90 desired.
A Spanish Spy named Colonel Aragon
is supposed to be near Tampa, where he
cannot escape the men who are on his
trail.
NAY 19.
Spains new ministry u sworn in.
From st. Hesre it ID announced that
three unknown vessels passed Martin
iaue. Nay rs bound northwest evidently
carrying coal and probably ammunition
1nr t. Asst. They would not signal.
<4s@,nkNh ff0m Ha
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E.sla,A Will ME Q Proea.e.

CWcAao. May 24.-A special from
Warrington says: The firing upon the
Engiish ship Roth BY the Spanish
cruiser Isabel promises serious compli.
cations. The Spanish say it was mis-
take. but the British and Anseioa,s
think uot,
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25

WNOxA LAKE, Ind, May 24.-The
proceedings OF the Presbyterian assem-
bly, yesterday were Of . routine char
acter. The topics discussed were the
reports Of tho board of missions for
freedmen, the committee on Sabbath
Observance. the board of education and
the committee on authorized missionary
periodicals. As yet NO sign Of the
Princeton INN or the McGiffert case has
been seen. What action may be pro-
posed in the case il still in doubt.
though speculation il rife. In the lat
ter case individuals are laboring to Sc
cure instructions to New York Presby.
terry to proceed to judicial investigation
Of the alleged heresy Of Union semi
nary's professor Of history. This case
may come up at any time ON the report
from the committee on bills and over
lures, but the Princeton Inn will not
come up until the end Of the week,
with the temperance report.
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25

WASHINGTON, May 24.-The navy de-.
partment is convinced that Rear Ad.
miral Sampson and Cervera, the com.
mander Of the Spanish feet, met today
in the vicinity of Santiago. But no
news has yet been received. A victory
in eXDAcke6
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25

81. Pn1RE. Martinique, Nay "a
There has been no change in the situa-
ton hscs. The hospital ship Alicante
He Ct her new mooEing and the depart.
me At the torpedo boat destroyer Ter
sR = seiu deferred. Reports continue
that Admiral Cervsga's squadron viii
eoeuE1 here 10 yecoal. The rumor has
1ot boea coo11med.
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25
wiley For Brigadler General.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-President Nc.
Kinley gave positive assurance today
Of the appointment of General John A.
Wiley of Franklin, Pa. a. bri9adier
general Of volunteers. Announcement
Of the appointment will be made soon.
Both General Wiley and General Goblin,
the commander.in-chief of the Grand
Army Of the Republic. had been urged
for the place.
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25
oA0To7IA.
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A Map Of the United STATES.

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the United Statee. New edition, just
received. contains ten handsome half
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NOTICE IN ATTACHMENT.

John Kerr. defendant, will take notice that on
the 18th day Of April, 1888. William Bloedorn.
plaintiff herein. fled his petition in the district
court OF Platte county, Nebraska. against said
defendant. the object and prayer Of which are to
recover judgment against said defendant for
amount now due on two prOmissOry EOtes dated
October 9th. ls96. and due year after date,
Wig: One note for 100 in favor Of plaintiff and
signed by John Kerr. defendant. and one note
for 3a6.37 signed by John Kerr. ct al. payable to
Farmers and Merchants Bank and endorsed BY
them and now owned by plaintiff. There is now
due ON said notes the sum Of tlsl. - with inter
est at ten per cent from April 4. 1879. Plaintiff
asks judgment against said defendant for the
sum Of Sl3l.si with interest from April I. 1858.
at ten per cent, and order for the sale Of the
defendants interest in the north half of the
northeast quarter Of section thirty six, township
nineteen, range three west in Platte county,
Nebraska. which said property has been attached
under an order Of attachment issued in said
cause by the clerk Of the district cOart Of Platte
county. Nebraska, To satisfy the amount found
due the plaintiff from the said defendant ON the
notes above set forth. You are required TO an
swer said petition On or before the 18th day OF
June, 1899.
Dated May 2, 1888.
WILLIAM BLOEDORN,
SmayN Plaintiff
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25
Csrvera Running Oat Of Coal.

WASHINGTON, May A.-Naval experts
believe that Admiral Cervera's SQUAD.
ron is rapidly exhausting its coal sup
ply, and that as many ports arc closed
against it the Spanish squadron will
not be able long to elude our fleets nm.
les it gets coal at seq from colliers.
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25
Dons Ship Troops.

LONDON, May pa dispatch to the
Daily Chronicle from Barcelona dated
Sunday says: "A steamer took 1000
soldiers from Cadiz yesterday (Satur.
day. for the Canaries and the Philip.
pines. and there are two Transatlantic
liners now in port
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25

WIN. SCHlLTZ makes boots and shoes in he
W bet ( styles, and Uses only the very best
stock hat can bs procured in the market s2-tf
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25
Roossvelt's Riders Ready.

SAN ANTONIO. May 24.-It is thought
that Roosevelt's regiment of rough
riders will begin moving toward Cuba
within the next two days. Colonel
Leonard Wood, commanding the regi-
ment, received q telegram from the ad.
jutant general asking him when he
would be ready to move and Colonel
Wood answered that he could start
Immediately. The necessary supplies
are being now secured for the regiment
and further orders are expected.
The Columbus journal., 1898-05-25
BEGIN LOADING TROOPS
First Regiment Goes Aboard
the City of Peking.
THREE VESSELS READY TO SAIL.

Oregon and CallfornIa vsluntssrs to Make
Dswey-Pathstic Death Of Sergeant Me-
Carthy After Taps Sounded to Embark.
Merritt to Organize Second Expedition.
SAX FRANCISCO, May "a The prepa-
rations for the first expedition to
Manila are absorbing the energies of
all the military departments Of the
state as well as the enthusiasm Of the
people. Nothing remains to be done
but to finish loading the three vessels.
the Peking, Australia and Sydney. The
first expedition will be divided on the
three vessels as follows:
The City of Peking-The First Cali.
fornia volunteers, composed of 49 Off
GERS and 95S enlisted men. 10 officers
and II sailors of the navy, making
total of 50 officers and ,O44 men.
The City of Sydney-Thirteen Off.
GERS and SIS enlisted men of the Oregon
volunteers, 9 officers and 800 men of the
four companies of tho Fourteenth
United States infantry. one officer and
80 men of the California heavy artil.
lery and DIR. H. E. McVain, ranking
medical officer, making total Of "a
officers and go men.
The Australia - The headquarters,
staff and two battalions of the Oregon
volunteers, comprising 81 officers and
GIG men.
The troops assigned to depart on the
Australia and the City of Sydney have
been ordered to report at the docks Of
their respective vessels at 8 o'clock this
morning.
The organization of the second expe-
dition to the Philippines will not be de-
termined until the arrival of General
Wesley Merritt, who is in command of
the whole expedition and who will
reach this city at the end of the week.
The Zealandia is due to arrive here
from Honolulu today. The work Of
unloading her cargo will he rushed and
the vessel will probably be turned over
to the government Thursday night and
the work Of Transforming her into .
troop ship will commence Immediately.
The steamer China is expected to ar
rive from the Orient on Saturday. She
will be ready for use as transport by
the end of the following week. About
eight more large steamers will be re-
quired to transport the necessary sold
iers to Manila, but no vessels have been
chartered, though q number Of fine
steamers are available.
The Oregon troops underwent an in.
spection preparatory to embarking for
the Philippines. They have been splen-
didly equipped by their own state and
their appearance evoked much favor
able comment from the inspecting Of
ficers.
Sergerant Mccarthy. First regiment,
Company d, died this morning of
pneumonia. He had been sick in the
hospital since Monday last. but on Sat-
urday it was thought he would pull
through, but he suffered a relapse and
died just after .'taps" had been sounded
for his regiment for the last time be-
fore boarding the City of Peking which
is to convey it to Manila The second
regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers,
formerly the crack regiment Of the ma.
tional guards Of that state will arrive
today. The cavalry of Utah will arrive
here Wednesday morning.