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Evening star., 1898-08-20
Freedom From a Terrible Slavery

From the London Saturday Review
AT last, l am thankful to say, the opera
is dead. No longer shah my soul be cor
roded by the thought that l ought to be in
my stall and am not; no longer when I am
in my stall shall l writhe in anger to think
of the stupidity of wasting my time SO.
Evening star., 1898-08-20

Ihe stream and washed it out of the sands.
: ,Iif seeufeu several dollars worth in this way
myself. by washing the sands; in a shaIIow
wooden dish, Whitfield out of a pine slab
and which was loaned me by an accommo
dating negro
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-24

Immense special bargain in slightly
damaged damask towels, some with
knotted fringe, some with open work,
some hemmed. in fact all the towels
from this immense purchase at one
uniform price, 15c each. Most of these
towels would be a bargain at SOC.
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11
sp.n,.h rsre.. In Cab.

Washington, June 3.-Last wetlnes-
days call for 5000 men was based
upon the expectation that our army Of
invasion would meet In Cuba n force
Of 12S.OOO men under the command Of
General Blanco. The Bureau OF Mill
tnry Intelligence has been engaged for
several months in n careful inquiry to
ascertain the strength OF his forces,
and the above estimate is based upon
the most authentic sources Of informa-
ton.
General Lee, Consul Barker. DR..
Drummer Of marine hospital service at
Havana, and others who have facili-
ties for obtaining the truth, claim that
General BlnncO hns not to exceed 90,
OOO regular Spanish soldiers In Cuba.
They insist that the number OF deaths
In battle and from disease reported
by the Spanish authorities is les than
one-half ~ many as have actually oc-
CURED, and they do mot take any stock
in the theories advanced about the
bravery OF the volunteerA
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11
Hospital ship Come. North.

New York, June 5.-The ambulance
ship Solace came into port to-day, hay-
Ing on board iifty-four wounded and
sick, some OF whom had been trans
ferred from the American warships in
Cuban waters and others from the hos
pitals at Key West.
Her after deck had been tented of
with canvas and in swinging ham,
mocks lay half dozen of the more
seriously Ill Of the patients. The con-
valescing room was the basking place
OF a score or more of the poor fellows
who had not given up the fight with
out struggle. while the privilege Of
the decks had been accorded all those
who were able to move about or anx-
ious to watch the green hills as the
good ship moved in shorewnrd.
The sea voyage was n tonic to the
men. They had left behind the
sweltering heat OF the tropics-had ex-
changed suffocation and exhausting
winds for refreshing breezes, many
were nearing home; all almost were to
rest in the heart OF the grea, country
they had been fighting for. The So
lace-fitly named-with her white sides
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11
MOST GALLANT DEED.
SEVEN HEROES AT SANTIAGO.
Lisutenent Hobsoa Succeeded In Bioekine
the nari'or Undsr ths Essny's FIRE
and Esc.p Alive.

Washington. u. c., June 4.-The
Navy Department at 3 o'clock received
the following dispatch:
Mole 81. Nicholas, June l.-Suc-
ceeded In sinking McrrImnc In the
channel OF Santiago at a. IN, June 3.
This was carried out most gnlIantly
under the command OF Naval Con-
structor Hobson and seven men, BY n
flag OF truce from the Spanish admiral.
Ceryera, sent in recognition of their
bravery. / am Informed all are pris-
oners OF war, two slightly wounded.
Request authority to approve exchange
II possible between these and prison
ers at Atlanta. Six OF the Spanish
squadron in the harbor OF Santiago
unable 10 avoid being captured or de-
stroycd. SAMPSON.
This VIII rank as one OF the boldcst
achievements In naval history. Ii will
outraDk even Cushing's famous attack
upon the Albcmar!e with his little tor
pedo boat. That Is the opinion CT The
Navy Department at least.
1t Is now known that the Navy De-
partment about ten days ngo was con-
sidering a plan for closing the harbOr
ut Santiago very similar In general
scope to that apparently put into exc
cution yesterday.
AS to the prospects of the Merrimac
being removed by the Spaninrds, as Is
reported to be under way at Santiago
the officials NJ the Navy Department
declare that this Is likely 10 be diff
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11
DANCER OF HURRICANES.
Our Ships Before santiago Must Yfsisl,
Thar Work Promptly.

Chicago, June ga special to the
Record from Washington says:
Having satisfied himself OF the i'm
potency of the land Notifications. II II
| considered probable thn, Com
modore Schley win now block
| the channel by sinking one OF
more worthless hulks nj the entrance.
| That he did not follow up the tr'-
mendous advantage he gained yester-
day. In the utter decentralization OF the
| Spanish land forces. * taken as an Ia.
dication that he has this object ultl-
mately In view. for the naval authori-
ties had informed him that vessels Ia
be used as distractions were already
on the way to him and should arrive
In n day or two at the utmost.
The result OF the recent lombard
ment must have been altogether unsar-
isfactory to the Spaniards, for II they
should subsequently attempt to force
their way out OF the trap. either III
night or by day. they have lost the
advantage OF assistance from the forts
and have enabled the blockndlng force
to lie closer to the shore. Under these
circumstances 1t is hardly thought
possible that they Will venture upon
an aggressive movement. but rather
remain at anchor In the upper harbor.
trusting to the scattering OF Commo-
dore Schley's vessels by the terrific
hurricane storms which are to be an
ticipated on the Cuban coast at this
season OF the year. The knowledge of
this danger. the most dreaded of tho
tropics, VIII probably hasten the plac.
ing OF obstrrctions to navigation III
the Santiago channel. In order that the
egress OF the SpanIards may be com.
pletely blocked should the American
fleet be forced to seek shelter mt Mole
81. Nicholas, which is the nearest har.
Dor of any security.
The approach of the cyclone season
and the necessity for speedily relieving
Commodore Schley of his vigil Is OF
incaiculable Importance In It's effect
upon the army invasion. as II will b.
impossible TO land troops ut the most
convenient coast points In stormy
weather.
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11
COST OF THE WAR.
In "a Year 1t VIII Have Amounted to $500
100000,


Washington. June 1.-Thrce hundred
to five hundred millions more than the
original estimate will be necessary
to conduct the war for year, Is the
opinion Of experts.
The deficiency now reaches S225, ,OoO.'
600. and the end is not yet. The first
ngures We're based on the assumption
that much less than "A year would be
required To show Spain her error. Now
the bases OF computation have been
altered. Forty millions of expense
VIII be Incurred, Congressman Cannon
roughly estimates. by adding the 3D.
600 troops of the second call to those
mustered under the first.
The S160 1000, 900 which Secretary AL
ger month ago estimated would cover
the extraordinary expenses Of the war
department next year. Will fall short
OF the needs. So. too. the estimate OF
St1,UOO,OcO for the naval department
VIII be found inadequate. This Is
what the financial experts and expense
soothsayers assert.
1T may be set down." snid mem
Der OF the committee on appropriation.
that the expenditures on account OF
the war for the fiscal year ending June
30. 1880. with the closing months OF
the present year. will more nearly
reach SSoO, 600. 900 than the $3.50. COCOON
originally offered by Secretary Gage AS
the probable years cost"
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11
and the Red Cross nag flying at her
masthead, brought in many a little
band OF heroes among the fifty-four.
RIO. ana B,ooa.n.d !. u. or,..,.

Tacoma. WASH. June 5-The steam
ship Victoria brings Hong Kong nd
vices to May IL. The spirit Of re-
bellion and riot seems to pervade
many parts OF the Orient Five thou
sand robbers are assembled in one
band in the mountains OF Loyange,
Kinchou district, near Canton. Three
thousand are natives Of that district
and the balance comprise groups Of
marauders from other places. They
commit crimes Of every description,
plunderine, r0bbing and killing as
their fancy dictates. The local officers
are tefrorized and dare not cope with
them.
The rebellion In Formosa has been
confined largely to the central and
northern parts Of the island. Now an
uprising IN expected in the southern
end. according to q correspondent for
the Hong Kong Press, who writes that
the feeling of the populace there has
been wrOught up to the boiling point
by the bufchery Of innocent country
men and helpless women and children
by japanese soIdiery in the Hoxan
district.
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11

cult. dangerous and time-consumlng
operation. The hulk could be blown
up by the use OF dynamite charges,
which would not be difficult to place
In the shallow water where the Mer-
rimac lies, for the reports say the top
of the funnel is above water, indicat-
Ing depth Of about forty or fifty feet,
but II is believed that the wreck lies
In sight from the sea. and II Is not
doubted that Sampson win post some
of the heavy ironclads in such n posi-
ton as to be able to command the
site with her heavy guns and prevent
the Spanish wreckers from working.
At night something might be accom-
pllshed by the wreckers, but even that
work would be fun of danger.
Substantial promotion is In store for
the gallant men who took the Nerri-
| mac In. according to the statement OF
one Of the officials, competent to speak
on this subject. and TO pledge the Ma
Wy Department. When they get out
of their Spanish prisons they will
profit in this in the shape OF advance
In numbers and In rating, which means
money. How soon that Will be cannot
be told Mt present. The department, 10
far as is known now, holds no Spanish
prisoners OF war of rank.
Denver. June Ca New York spe-
cial to the Rocky Mountain News says:
Thursday night Admiral Sampson
decided TO send the Merrimac in and
sink her at the channels nnrrowest
part. He called for volunteers, explain
ing that IT was Il desperate mission:
death being almost certain for all
those who ventured in. Then the navy
showed the stun IL is made Of
Admiral Sampson wanted eight men.
He could have had every officer and
man In the feet. Every one was more
than ready. Many begged for the
chance with fearful eyes.
But Hobson and seven others were
selected, and the rest had to content
| themselves with giving the heroes n
cheer as they went 40 their death and
fame.
Their names are: Lieutenant Rich
mond Hobson. Daniel Montague,
George Chnrette. ]. f. Murphy. Oscar
Deignan. John J. Phillips, John kcl-
ley. Clausen.
/ Just before 3 o'clock Friday morn
ing the collier. deeply laden with bal
last. material and some coal, was
headed without preliminary maneuver
straight for the entrance over which
the remaining batteries of MORO
( frown from one side and the Scared
| Socapa from the other.
In the dawn of the early morning
] the Merrimnc, without light showing
anywhere. dashed well within the line
OF the forts before she was discov-
cred. our ships laundering at the en-
emy's batteries to divert attention
/ from the collier. The eye could not
4 follow the Merrimac. but the ear soon
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11
John II. Moore. who has succeeded
Ind na Day aa fiat asslsfanf sncrefa rx

John II. Moore. who has succeeded
Judge Day as first assistant secretary
Of state. held n place in that depart
ment under the Harrison administra-
tion. Appointed originally from Della
ware In the state department by Mr..
Bayard when the latter was secretary.
Mr.. Moore. by sheer merit and ability.
worked his way up to the place of
second assistant secretary. and In that
capacity he served under several ad-
ministrations without regard to polit-
ical changes. He resigned his place
in the state department to accept the
chair OF international law at Columbia
university about three years ago. and
1t is believed that hts present appoint-
ment is only temporary owing to his
indisposition to permanently sever his
connections with Columbia. Mr.. Moore
Is an authority on certain branches Of
international law.
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11

Spanish navy, is In n trap from which
he cannot escape. and he must either
commit suicide or starye or surrender.
The President has absolute knowl-
edge. received through reliable diplo-
matte channels, that the remainder OF
the Spanish fleet at Cadiz is practic-
ally useless because of the lack of coal
and ammunition, and II 1t leaves home
waters the entire coast of Spain will
be defenseless. The financial resources
OF the government are exhausted and
cannot be replenished either by loans
or taxation. while the run upon the
Bank Of Spain is certain to compel that
institution to suspend payment II con-
tinued much longer. The people of the
kingdom have been deluded by false
reports and Misrepresentation that
cannot be sustained more than few
days, and the only salvation of the
present dynasty is to make terms Of
peace before the truth is discovered.
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11

recte,] Hob.son TO take her There she
was anchored and coolly swung across
the channel.
Then Hobson blew q hole In her bot
tom, and with his seven men, only two
OF whom had been injured, took 10 a
boat.
All TINT is yet known Of that heroic
dash. beyond the bare facts. comes
from Admiral Cervera himself. The
Spanish commander sent word TO Ad-
miral Sampson. under u flag OF truce,
of the capture OF the American eight
daredeyils.
He gaiiantly praised their herolsm
and offered to arrange an exchange
for Spanish prisoners now In the
hands OF the United States. From the
boa, bearing the flag OF truce l; was
learned that the Merrimac was fire.
quentiy hit while steaming up the mar
row channel. but none OF the shots dis
abled her machinery.
More than thousand projectiles
struck near her. over dozen struck
her. and two OF her intrepid men were
bruised by spiinters from the wood
work. When Hobson left the ship In
the boat he made nm effort 10 row out
OF the harbor and regain the American
fleet, but he had gone too far up the
channel and he soon saw that the ef-
fort TO pass all the aroused batteries In
daylight would mean the sacrifice OF
ali his crew.
So he turned and rowed straight TO
the Cristobal Colon and surrendered to
Admiral Ccrvera, who received the
prisoners courteously and treated them
with the respect due gallant men who
Were prisoners OF war.
II was undoubtedly his admiration
for the heruism displayed In the dash
of the Merrimac which led him TO send
out the flag of truce and the offer OF an
honorable exchange.
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11
Genuine regret will be awakened in

Genuine regret will be awakened in
most OF the civilized nations OF the
world by the news OF the death OF
Edouard Remenyi. the Hungarian vi
olinist. In spite Of his well known
eccentr!cit!es Remenyi managed TO
bold both the admiration OF the gen.
eral public and the esteem Of profess
,!onal musicians. He could play clas-
slcal music after fashion all his own
and ho could give popular tunes: he
could improyise by the hour and hold
Interest; he could produce at will a
tone so broad that It seemed to come
from something bigger than violin.
and then he could vary It with tone
which was a mere shred OF sound.
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11
THE LAUGH ON THE REGULARS.
rhey Get tn. Worst of II In . Big RAin
storm Mt Tampa.


Tampa, Fla, June 1.-The rainy sea
son began in Tampa to-day with a
downpour which tested guy ropes and
tent pegs. The overture lasted an
hour, but the real Florida shower
which broke loose just as the camp
cooks Were stirring the bacon and
grinding the coffee lasted several
hours. II gave the brownies" (the
new name OF the soldlers) a little hint
OF the coming days In Cuba, provided
this force shall pitch Its tents on the
island before October. The brown
les" have been waiting and hoping for
rain for weeks. and their wait was
ended and their hopes more than re-
allied today.
The first thought OF commanding OF.
ficers was directed toward Palmetto
beach, where the Ohio. Michigan.
Georgia and Florida troops are In
camp. Some of the regulars were
willing to give odds on bets that the
volunteers were flooded out, but the
laugh was on the regulars. The vol
unteers, eager and anxious to be
recognized as seasoned veterans, had
thoughtfully and carefully dug
trenches around their tents and had
loosened their guy ropes when the
dark clouds began to bank up on the
horizon.
When the storm broke the trenches
carried of the water. and no tent
pegs were yanked out OF the sand
when the canvas shrunk. But many
OF the seasoned veterans, dough
boys" who have campaigned In Texas
"northers," Dakota blizzards and Kan.
sns grasshopper winds, who have
slept In little shelter tents In Mon
tana winters and who knew more
about soldering in n minute than
some OF the recently manufactured
majors and captains will know in a
year, were caught, their tent floors
were flooded and some of the eyelets
wer torn from mes and tent roofs.
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11
EXPECTING oveRTuREs.
Our Osvssnment Already Thiokang
the Terms to Be Given spain


Chicago, June 5.-A special TO the
Record from Washington says:
At the white House and the depart
ment OF State they are anticipating
overtures for peace, and are already
discussing how they should be met.
There Is reason 10 believe the admin
istration now has under consideration
the terms upon which treaty OF peace
with Spain will be considered. II is
believed intimatlops on the subject
came through one of the European
powers. So far as outlined. the posi-
tIon taken is that a permanent harbor
will be retained in the Philippine
islands. while Puerto Rico will be ac-
ccpted as full indemnity for the cost
OF the war and in settlement Of all
claims by citizens of the United States
for damages growing out OF the Gu
ban insurrection- The government VIII
also insist upon occupying Cuba until
n stable and independent government
Is established on that island. No con-
sideration has yet been given TO the
final disposition OF the Philippine
islands.
Cervera, with the best ships In the
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11
REVENUE BILL PASSED.
An Amendment Taxing Tea L. ADDED /
tho SeQafa.

An Amendment Taxing Tea L. ADDED By
tho Seoate.
Washington, June 4.-The war reve-
nue. measure was passed by the Sen
ate this evening at 7:0o O'Clock. The
bill was under consideration eight
hours to-day. A score or more at
tempts were made to amend 1t, but In
only three or four instances were the
attempts successful. Particular effort
was made to amend the bond provis-
ion OF the measure, but It was futile
in every instance. The most notable
amendment made to the measure to-
day was that offered by Mr.. Tillman
democrat, 8. c. placing q duty Of 10
cents a pound on all tea imported into
the United States. The amendment
created no debate and was adopted by
a vote Of 3S to 81. 1t II calculated by
the Senate experts that the duty, II It
be finally enacted into law, will raise
Mt least $4,000, 600 a year, and prob
ably more. An amendment offered by
Mr.. Chiffon Democrat, Texas, a men,
ber Of the finance committee pro-
vides for q tax, graduated according
TO price, upon all articles sold under q
patent right, trade mark or name not
open to general use. and which are
NOT otherwise taxed by the bill
Through an amendment offered by
Mr.. Lindsay Democrat Kentucky,
the Senate decided not to place q
stamp tax upon bundles Of newspa-
pers, wholly or partly printed. which
weigh less than 100 pounds.
A tax Of cents . barrel was placed
ON adulterated hour. and . stamp tax
Of / cent on every ticket emitting the
holder to . seat In = palace or parlor
car or berth In . sleeping cnr. the
company selling the seat or berth be-
ing required to adix the stamp.
On the passage Of the measure every
Republican voted in the Affirmative.
measufe was: ~
Repuhl3cans, -; Democrats, Z; rop-
ulists, 1; Silver Republicans, I. Total
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11
CAPTAIN GRIoLeY DEAD.
Ono of the Heroes of Manila Expires
While on His Way Home.


Washington. June 5.-Captain Chas.
Olympia, and one of the heroes of the
brilliant victory at Manila, is dead.
The announcement OF his death was
received by the Navy Department late
this afternoon in cablegram from
Paymaster Gait of the navy. dated at
Kobe. Japan, June 4, and directed to
Secretary Long. The dispatch con-
talned this simple statement:
Captain Gridlcy died to-day. Re
mains accompany me on Coptic."
Captain Vernon Gridley is the first
American officer OF great prominence
whose death IL direct result Of the
existing war with Spain. As the COM
| mander Of Admiral Dewey's splendid
flagship. and one OF the admiral's chief
advisers, Captain Gridley achieved dis
tinction Mt the battle OF Manila Bay.
and added to his previous laurels by
winning high praise from his superiors
in the service for distinguished gal
lantry and ability. He fought his ship
from the coming tower, while Ad.
miral Dewey directed the movements
Of his squadron from the bridge Of the
vessel.
II was not known for several weeks
after the engagement that Captain
Gridley had suffered from II: and even
now the precise nature Of his trouble
is not disclosed. Upon the arrival of
the Zafiro at Hong Kong on the Goth
of May the Navy Department was no.
titled that Captain Gridley had been
condemned by board of medical sur
vey and '.invalided" home. Subse-
quent advices received by the depart
ment Indicated that Captain Gridley
was suffering from the effects of a
rupture supposed to have been re-
ceived during the battle Mt Manila, but
no details were given. 1t was not
supposed that his Illness was very
serious. as the department was in.
formed that the captain, in company
with Paymaster Gait, would leave for
home as soon MS possible.
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11

told that she had been detected by the
Spanish, for the fire from up the chan
mel Indicated that every possible eun
was being brought to bear on her.
The Spaniaris may also have en-
deavored to destroy her by mines they
are supposed to have in the barboes
but II the attempt was made It did ~
succeed. for the Merrimac went to II
point who're Admiral sampson had a.
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11

II Fred Grant had accepted the posi-
lion offered him OF assistant secretary
Of war he would be happier now.
Theodore Roosevelt, virtually went 10
the head OF his department and was
recognized as 4 power in war greater
Than the head himself. However.
Roosevelt: Will so 10 Cuba as fighting
soldier. and the vacancy thereby &C.
curing may make Grant happy yet.
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11

While the men OF Boston are trena-
bling. where is the band OF heroic
women that Charlotte Smith wanted
permission 10 lead to the front. and
where Is that Ancient aad Honorable
Artillery?
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11

Tho unnecessary killing OF several
thousand ordinary men Will presently
be looked upon by the Spanish govern
ment as n vindication OF Spanish aon-
or. 1t is a pity that the membsrs OF
the government did not decide 10 give
their lives 10 the yind!catlon. but they
neve. thought OF that.
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11

Is II not curious tina, Spanish honor
could be yindicated only through the
destruction OF the Spanish fleet at Ma
nila?
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11

The brewers are worried over the
poesibIlity OF war tax on beer buS
the distiilers are more philosophicalS
They say that war creates talk, and
talk creates thirst: and the rest goes
without saying.
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11

After man has dropped few
thousand dollars in stocks 1t is use
less TO tell him there is no money In
them.
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11

II must 10 admitted that the Span
ish editors are Offering the Yankee pigs
o great deal OF their peculiar swill.
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11

There are mea living today who
would rather be right than be vice.
president.
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11

Commodore Dewey acted himself In
to immortal fame within three days.
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11

To Cure constipatiou Forever.
,,C q q IAN 70 cure. druggists refund none.
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11

COSMO BUTrERMILK TOILET
SOAP makes the skin soft. white andS
healthy. Sold everywhere.
La Junta tribune., 1898-06-11

..This war drags disInally. Don't you
think ro?'' yes. bu; you know what a
way men have OF going out between acts