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The herald., 1898-04-29
MONEY REMARKS
Matanzas Unworthy of Attack by
Modern Guns
open fire

WASHINGTON. April %. Senator
Money Of Mississippi was one of the early
visitors at the navy department today.
He took special interest in the report Of
a naval engagement at Matanzas, as he
was there only month ago. and took oc-
casion at that time to make close observa-
tions Of the defensive works which the
Spaniards had established. From his per-
sonal inspection, Senator Money says the
defenses were exceedingly meager and an
tiquated, not being entitled to rank as
modern Notifications.
"Matanzas harbor is funnel-shaped,"
said the senator, with the city of Matan-
zas at the extreme inner end Of the fun
mel. Back Of the city sweeps range Of
high hills, almost reaching the dignity Of
The herald., 1898-04-29
EXPLOSION VICTIMS
Are Buried With Sad Ceremony at
Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ, April 2S.-Ten victims of
the powder mills explosion We're buried to-
day. Business was entirely suspended dur
ing the services al Armory hall. Sermons
were delivered by Father McNamee of the
Catholic church, Rev. Il. II. Hayden of
the Baptist church, and Rev. Thomas Fill
ben of the Methodist church, who also gave
biographical sketches of the deceased. Rev.
c. O. Tillotson read the burial services of
the Episcopal church. The remains were
buried in a large plot, over which the Pow
der company will erect a monument
The powder mill people place no cre-
dence in the rumor that the explosion was
caused by a Spanish spy
Fragments of a human body were found
In the machinery this evening. 1t is un-
certain whether they are portions of the
remains of another victim or Of one of
those already recovered.
The herald., 1898-04-29
Fneaeement Announced

NEW YORK, April 2S.-The Press an
nounces the engagement of Miss Edith
Dresser daughter of Captain George Dress
er, L. S. N, to George W. Vanderbilt.
Mr.. Vanderbilt is the youngest son of tht
late William II. Vanderbilt and is about
40 years of age. He is now abroad max
ing a trip around the world He owns q
handsome house in this city and at Bilt-
more, near Asheville. n. c., one of the mos,
elaborate country seats in the world. II
contains nearly fifty square miles and cost
over S., 900 900.
The herald., 1898-04-29
The Tax on Tonnage

LONDON. April 2S.-Sir Julian Paunce-
fote, British ambassador to the United
States has been instructed, 1t Is under
stood here, to make representations to the
Washington government respecting the
question Of tonnage tax. France and Ger
many are communicating with Great Brit
ain ON the subject
The herald., 1898-04-29
mastering in States


| WASHINGTON, April 2S.-Every en-
deavor is being put forward by the war de-
partment to organize the volunteer army
and increase the regular army to its full
strength
Mastering rolls of the companies OF the
volunteer army have been prepared in the
war department and sent to the officers
who have been detailed to formally induct
the state troops into the service OF the
national government. With lew moan
cations, they are the same as those useo
in the late war. The question OF arms ana
other equipments for the volunteers Is
now receiving the attention OF the ord
nance office and the quartermaster gen.
erals department. AS soon as information
is received as to the exact number OF arms
needed for the volunteers. they Will be
shipped to their state rendezvous for dis
tribution.
The three Independent regiments or cav
airy authorized by the volunteer army act
and which are to be composed exclusively
of frontiersmen, are to be known as the
First, Second and Third regiments OF
United States Volunteer cavalry. They
are to be composed of twelve troops each.
All Headed South
l. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April 2S.-
l. 1920 ID. NIT is now positively known
\ that all of the Ninth cavalry, the =
+ Twenty-fourth infantry and the en-
J. tire eight batteries of artillery now
\ centered at Chickamauga, will leave y
b for the south as soon as they can be r
J. loaded on the cars, which are in read =
y mess for them. BY tom6rrow night, 1t =
4 is thought, all of the trains will be on =
T. their way to Tampa. Shortly after =
\ 10 o'clock a bugler OF the Ninth caval-
y nv, with the two companies OF that =
J. regiment which arrived from Titan
\ this afternoon, sounded the assem- =
= bly," and the few troopers who had =
\ been given permission to leave the =
y cars hurried along the streets to the =
= railroad yards. News of the ordering =
y of the troops south drew tremendous =
% crowd around the depot and railroad =
y Yards. in spite of the late hour, and =
+ the soldiers were cheered again and 4
y again as the train pulled out. 4
Under Rush Orders
NEW ORLEANS, April 2S.-The three
regiments of infantry here will probably
leave for Tampa under rush orders. The
first regiment will leave in the morning.
The herald., 1898-04-29
ONWARD TO TAMPA
WHENCE THE TROOPS WILL BE
SENT TO CUBA
CAMP AT ChICKAMAUGA
Is NO LONGER THE CENTER OF
GREATEST INTEREST
ARTILLERY STARTED SOUTH
troops Now Concentrated to Form the
Advance Guard Of the Army OF
Occupation
Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
CHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK
Ca, April 2S.-The two companies of the
Ninth (colored) cavalry which arrived in
Chattanooga late this afternoon were
stopped, after having started for Chicka-
manga and switched into the Western and
Atlantic yards. Orders are said to have
been received to have the troops proceed
as rapidly as possible to Tampa, Fla, to
which point troops from Mobile have also
been ordered, and they will leave before
morning. 1t is currently reported that the
companies of the Ninth regiment now in
camp here will be shipped to Tampa at
once, as we'll as the Twenty-fourth in
fantry (colored). Officers of the Ninth
have bidden good by to their wives ami
are making every preparation for depart
ure The movement of troops TO Tampa
is believed to embrace not only the colored
troops, but all the military stationed here
as well. The shipment of the Ninth cav
airy, following the sudden departure Of
two batteries of artillery for Tampa, has
produced a fever of excitement among the
soldiers
The herald., 1898-04-29

force of 5000, to be the advance guard of
the army of occupation of Cuba.
The Tenth and Twenty-second regiments
received orders today to leave for Tampa
tomorrow at noon, and began at once pre-
pairing for the long journey.
The herald., 1898-04-29
Spreckels Is Sick

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2S.-The Bulle-
tin says that Claus Spreckles, the Sugar
King, is very III and is in a critical con-
tition. He is said to be suffering from
diabetes
The herald., 1898-04-29

any one to have seen the effect of the last
shot fired, that of the Puritan's 12-inch
gun, when a mass of stones, earth and
abattis went sixty feet in the air. falling
in the rear of the spot where Spanish
gun had been but few moments before.
There must have been many casualties
on the Spanish side since the rapid fire
guns were used on all the ships as well
as those of larger caliber.
1t seems to be the general opinion that
the Spaniards had nothing heavier than
eight-inch guns, and that they had very
poor gunners.
However, just before the Spanish bat
teries were silenced, one gun on the east
side of the harbor seemed to be getting
the range Of the flagship, several shots
striking near the New York and on both
sides of her. If the purpose of the re-
connoissance and the subsequent cannon
ade was to secure an available place for
the landing of the United States troops.
such purpose has been we'll accomplished,
for no doubt exists that the Spanish bat
teries at Matanzas are likely to prove in
any way dangerous. They have been sl-
fenced for good or at least for longer
time than will be necessary to effect
landing.
Official Incredulity
WASHINGTON, April 2S.-Onicials at
the Navy Department reply with a smile
of discredit to the frequent suggestions
that come through the newspapers of a
wholesale bombardment of the Cuban
coast by Admiral Sampson. The apparent
lack of any sufficient purpose and the very
poor strategy involved in any such action
is said to be sufficient to dismiss at once
such stories as mere Pigments of the i'm
agination. Indeed 1t can be stated on as
good authority as can be obtained in such
a time as this, that there is no intention
on the part Of the government to lombard
any Cuban ports at present, II at all, and
certainly no such move will be made until
the fleet Is reinforced by the transports
carrying troops enough to hold any ad-
vantageous positions ashore that 1t might
win.
Spain Not Scared
MADRID, April 2S, a. m.-The perfect
confidence which appears to be felt here at
the outcome of the war between Spain AMI
the United States Is reflected by the Lib
eral, which, contrasting Spanish calm and
! American excitability," says today:
"Spain is patiently awaiting the attack
which America is noisily threatening to
make on Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philip
pine Islands with her undisciplined forces,
while her preachers and merchants. find
ing that success is more difficult than they
had calculated, are already quoting the
Bible to prove that peace is good thing
for civilized nations. On the American
side are hodge-podge, brag. bluster. hy"
pocrisy and funk; on the Spanish side are
complete unanimity and readiness to dio
for the country, trusting in God"
The herald., 1898-04-29
Preparing to Land

WASHINGTON, April 2S.-Brigadier-
General William r. Shafter who COM
mands the brigade of troops at New Or
leans, accompanied by Colonel Babcock
formerly adjutant general of the Depart
ment of California, and one of General
Skaters staff, was at the War Depart
ment today. having been summoned to
Washington for conference with General
Miles, commander of the army. The Off
cials of the War Department decline to
say for what specific purpose General
Shafter comes to Washington, but rumor
connects 1t with the landing of United
States troops in Cuba, so that food NAV
be sent to the starving people in the is
land. General Shafter Is held in very
high esteem in army circles and has fine
record for skill and bravery. He saw
Secretary Alger for some time when he
reached the department today but later
discussed with General Miles the duties
the latter has in store for him.
The First Real Step
MOBILE, Ala, April 2S.-A train moved
out from the government camp this after
noon for Tampa, carrying supplies, escort
wagons, ambulances, mules, hostlers and
teamsters. 1t Is rumored here that this is
the first step of o movement that will
finally concentrate all the troops now here
at Tampa, and also those at New Orleans
so as to form, with the troops at Tampa,
The herald., 1898-04-29
Under Rush Orders

NEW ORLEANS, April 2S.-The three
regiments of infantry here will probably
leave for Tampa under rush orders. The
first regiment will leave in the morning.
The herald., 1898-04-29

however, 1t is believed that this first will
be followed by others very soon. 1t is
taken to be part of the plan of co-opera-
ton agreed upon at Washington between
General Miles and representatives of the
Cuban insurgents for the line of communi-
cation with the insurgent army within
some we'll fortified seaport. 1t will not
be surprising if a good part of the artl-
lery at Chickamauga, together with some
of the cavalry and infantry here. is or
dered south in a short time with this pur-
pose in view.
The Sixteenth regiment of infantry.
from Forts Sherman and Spokane, Wash,
and Boise barracks, Idaho, arrived in
Chattanooga tonight, and will be carried
out to the park in the morning.
Companies B and Of the Ninth (col-
ored) cavalry, from Fort Duchesne, Utah,
1877 men, in command of Capt. H. w.
Wright, also arrived.
General orders were issued today form
ing the artillery into brigade of two bat
talions. to be commanded by Lieut. Col.
w. +. Randolph Of the Third artillery The
First battalion, consisting of light batter
les A and F of the Second and light bat
teries c and F of the Third, is placed in
command of Maj. J. NJ. Lancaster Maj.
J. w. Dillenback is given command of the
Second battalion, made up of light batter
les B and F of the Fourth and light bat
teries D and F of the Fifth.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-25

From the lighthouse on the east
end of Mataeorda is'and, in
Calhouu county, Texas, thence
through said Calhoun county ADD the
Intermediates counties of Victoria, De
Witt, Gonzales, Caldwell and Bastrop
to the city OF Austin, Texas, said
route passing through tie city of Vic
tOria. and from point In Victoria
county about ten miles southeast of
the said city of Victoria and upon said
route first mentioned, thence through
portion of Victoria county and the inter-
mediate counties of Refugio, San Patri-
cio and Nueces to point In Cameron
county at the nearer corner of H.dalgo
aud Cameron counties. ia the southern
line of said Nueces county. and from
the city of Gonzales in said Gonzales
county and upon said route first men
toned, thence through portion OF
said Gonzales county and the interme-
diate counties of Guadalupe and Will
son to the city of San Antonio.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-25
Huntinuton's FinanCiering.

Regarding the amendment to the
general deficiency bill, providing for
the settlement of the indebtedness to
the government ofthe Central Pacific
railroad, President G. p. Huntington,
of the S. p. company says:
1--WE have not made up our minds
what we had better do. The DILL gives
some little time to fix the matter up
with the government and many things
are likely to happen in twelve months
My impression is there will be some
arrangement arrived at satisfactory
both to the government and TO snare
holders. There seems to be some COM
plant in London about me, but | my
self know that am doing the best
can for the shareholders. All the
transcontinent roads have gone into
bankruptcy twice except Mr.. Hills
Great Northern. | have kept the Cen
trail Pacific always in position where
il has paid its bills except to the gov
eminent.
sT am looking out more particularly
for shareholders. The government
has received So in benefits for every ST.
advanced in the construction of the
road. There are some people in con-
gress who make it their business to
tear down things, but the shareholders
of the Central Pacific should certainly
be paid, and 1 have every hope that
they will be paid. Our gov
eminent gave the Northern Pa
cific and the Atlantic and Pa.
cifc land grants twice the value OF
those given the Central Pacific. In
building those other two roads 1T did
not increase the business to be car
ried, and, what is far worse, the com
petition cut down the transpor tation
rates. The competition means death
to the earnings of the Central Pacific,
but when we get Central Pacific affairs
adjusted we can run in harmony with
the Southern Pacific, and eventually. L
believe, Central Pacific shares will get
back to their best prices"
Against the amounts due the govern
ment there are considerable claims
against the United States for trsnspor-
tation on non-aided lines. Attorney
General McKenna, in his annual report
to congress in December last, ated
that after crediting the company with
all possible items disputed, as well as
admitted to be due to it, there would
be unpaid on January L, 1898, S46, 1885,
0S7
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-25
ReCeiverships and Sales.

During the past half year receivers
have been appointed for only seven
railroad companies, with an ag-
gregate of 347 miles and comb ined
capital and bonded debt of S25, 400, 900.
This statement compares with twenty
seven receiverships. en- aggregate OF
52S5 miles. and total capital and bond
ed debt of 1879, 800, 900 in the first half
of 1893.
Sales under foreclosure, being the
cleaning up of the wreckage of 1898,
teen properties, with mileage of
2374, have been sold under foreclosure
proceedings The sales during the past
six months have been the largest of
any like period in five years, with two
exceptions-1S96 and 1S97-when the
totals were S349, O49. 900, and S277, 516.-
800, respectively .-Railwsy Age.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-25
No More Stock Passes.

A recommendation that in the future
all return passes to shippers of live
stock be discontinued by western lines
has been prepared and signed by q
committee composed of George T.
Nicholson, passenger traffic manager
of the Santa Fee system: James Barker,
general passenger agent of the Missou-
ri. Kansas and Texas: John Sebastian,
general passenger agent of the Rock
Island, and B. d Caldwell, chairman
of the Western Passenger association.
This committee was named several
weeks ago, and it unearthed such
wholesale crookedness that no hesita-
tion was experienced in arriving at its
decision. The matter is now in the
hands of the eastern roads and will be
confirmed Houston Post.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-25
Free Pills.

Send your address to 81. E. Bucklen
& Co.. Chicago, and get q free sample
box of DIR. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you of their merits.
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective in the cure of
constipation and sick headache. For
malaria and liver troubles they have
been proved Invaluable. They are
guaranteed to be perfectly free from
every deleterious substance and to be
purely vegetable. They do not weaken
by their action, but by giving tone to
the stomach and bowels greatly invig-
crate the system.-Regular size 25c.
per box. Sold by w. A. Irwin & Co.,
Wholesale and retail druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-25
The Last Rail on the Congo.

The last rail was laid on the Congo
railroad May l, and since that time the
entire line, PAL miles long, has been in
operation. II is reported that the road
earned S130, 900 in April and S44O, 600
in the first four months of the year.
How much of this was for carrying
construction material is not reported.
The fare over the whole length of the
line is about S95 for whites and one
tenth as much for blacks. AS
there are very few whites there,
and many OF these entitled to
passes, and as the blacks very
rarely have a dollar, the passenger
carr ings may not be great, in spite OF
the high fares. The freight rate up
the road is S1S. 80 per 100 kilos-SS. go
per 100 pounds. tic per ton per mile,
Down stream these rates vary with the
kinds of freight, ivory taking the
above rate on up freight, while India
rubber will be taken for 1854 per 100
pounds. There are three trains car
rying passengers weekly; they take
two days to make the 241 miles. but do
not run at night, the passengers stay
ing over night at the halfway station.
The equipment consists of fifty-six To-
comoiives, fifteen passenger cars and
POS freight cars-au extraordinary
proportion of locomotives.
1t will be remembered that this rail-
road was built to pass the rapids OF the
Congo. and that above it there is a
vast extent of navigsble river, so that
q very small amount of shipments IN
proportion to area may easily make q
large amount for the railroad to carry.
How long it will take to develop q
traffic remains to be seen.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-25
To Sue the T. p.

L. P. Maynard, who had his hand
mashed while coupling cars at Toyah,
on December I last. left Ell Paso yester-
day for Sherman. Texas, to consult his
attorney, @. B. Randell as regards the
$40, 900 damage suit which he is about
to bring against the T. P. company for
the injury sustained while in their en-
ploy. When seen by the reporter yes
terday he said he thought it would be
bad policy on his part to make a state
ment at present. Il am satisfied and
90 is my attorney, that have good
case against the company and propose
to fight it to the bitter end" Mr.. Ma l.
nard will be absent from FL Paso about
two or three weeks.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-25

Spend the summer where
the cool sea breezes blow and
enjoy yourself.
The SOUTHERN PACIFIC
will run a weekly excursion
to Santa Barbara, Santa Mon
lea, Long Beach, San Pedro
and Los Angeles. Tickets on
sale every Thursday at the
the low rate of $4,000 for
the round trio. Tickets are
good for ninety days from
date of sale and are good for
stop-overs at point in Cali
fornia west of Cotton.
For further particulars call
on or address,
T. E. HUNT, Com Agent, S.
P. Ry.
H. R. TURNER, Tiki. Agent,
S. P. Rv.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-25
Santa Fe Route Excursion
List.

SEASIDE EXCURSIONS during June, July
santa Monica, and san Diego Tickets on
sale every Thursday. Round trip $4,000. Good
to return in 30 days.
Omaha, Neb.. and return. Account Expo
sition. Thirty day tickets, 5000. Tickets
good for return until November 18th, $50 %.
Colorado Springs, July IS. to August 5th,
'Institute of Indian Schools" Fare and one
third. Certificate plan.
Columbus, Ohio. July q to August 23d; fare
and one third; certificate.
Round trip summer tourist tick
cts ON sale as follows: Charlestown. W. Va
$3.50, Detroit, Mich, 1895 Lake Chautau-
"a 10 Montreal, Que. s96,S5. Niagara Falls
SIS 05: Pittsburg, Pa, $50. 20; Quebec, Que,
siOi. So; st. Paul, Minn., s13-s5; Toronto, On
tario, SIS %; White Sulphr Springs, W. Va,
$3.50.
Colorado Springs and Pueblo at regular sum
mer rates. good for return until October 81
Low round trip rates will be in effect to all
points during the months of June, July, and
August It's n pleasure to us to give you
rates and all necessary information, at city
ticket office or depot.
]. S..MORRISON,
+. n. HOUGHTON, City Ticket Agent.
General Agent.
WELLS FARGO BUILDING"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-25
SOUTHERN PACIFIC.
III" SUNSET ROUTE" II
Morgan Line.

II" SUNSET ROUTE" ~
The Morgan Sunset Southern
Pacific steamers will continue
to run between New York and
New Orleans, md war risk
will be assumed until further
notice,by the steamship COM
pany, at no expense to ship
pers.
Should hostilities make it
necessary to discontinue the
steamship line, arrangements
have been perfected with the
Louisville & Nashville and
Pennsylvania companies to
handle by special service,
east and west bound freight
between originating points
west of New Orleans and New
York and seaboard points,
and the service will be un-
broken, cars running through
without transfer where prac-
ticabIe, thus insuring fast
time.
The Mallory steamship line
has discontinued for present
plying between New York and
Galveston. Shippers will
please instruct c. H. Mallory
& Co., New York, to deliver
to Sunset Morgan line any
freight in their possession, or
subsequently received. Also,
route future shipments via
Morgan line.
T. E. HUNT,
Commercial Agent.
SUNSET ROUTE"
Morgan Line. Ell Paso, Texas.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-25

Persons troubled with diarrhoea will
be interested in the experience of Mr..
w. M. Bush, clerk of Hotel Dorrance,
Providence, r. l. He says: "For sew
eral years 1 have been almost a con-
slant sufferer from diarrhoea, the fire.
quent attacks completely prostrating
me and rendering me unfit for my du-
ties at this hotel. About two years ago
a traveller salesman kindly gave me a
small bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Much
to my surprise and delight its effects
were Immediate. Whenever l felt
symptoms of the disease l would forth
fly myself against the attack with few
doses of this valuable remedy. The
result has been very satisfactory and
almost complete relief from the afflic-
ton" For sale by all druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-07-25

Our baby has been continually
troubled with collie and cholera infan-
tum since his birth, and all that we
could do for him did not seem to give
more than temporary relief, until we
tried Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoes Remedy. Since giving
that remedy he has not been troubled;
we want to give you this testimonial
as an evidence OF our gratitude, not
that you need it to advertise your me-
ritorious remedy.-G. NJ. Law, Keo-
kuk, Iowa For sale by all druggists.