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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-10-08
Cornmenl nre.kfast Cake..

To make cornmeal breakfast cakes,
mix one tablespoonful of salt in one
quart of cornmeal and pour over this
enough boiling water to scald thor
ougbly. Stir this until it is free from
Jumps, making it like a thick mush
which will just drop from the spoon.
Heat your griddle and grease it with
clear drippings, and spread the dough
over it three-quarters of an inch
thick. Bake slowly en- top of stove
until well done on under side, then
turn. Keep covered till well done,
turning often.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-10-08
some Animal. Never Drink.

There are some animals which never
drink; for instance, the llamas Of Pat.
agonia and certain gazelles Of the far
east. A number of snakes, lizards and
other reptiles live in plains devoid Of
water. A bat of western America in.
habits waterless plains. In parts Of
Lozere, France, there arc herds of
cows and goats which hardly ever
drink, and yet produce the milk for
RoQuefort cheese.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-10-08

The land with all the harshness of in
vaders. There seemed no hope of es-
cape from their tyranny, for the men
who had fought and lost were dis
couraged, and had no further heart
for resistance. So matters went from
bad to worse until, one day, the beau
tiful young countess of Stein sum-
moned all the sweetest and best maid
ems of the city into her presence, and
urged them to make a solemn vow
that they would neither wed nor listen
to word of wooing until their coun-
try was entirely free.
AS you may believe, the news of this
league made great stir; for men
who have lost their courage In war.
and men who have lost their hearts
in love, are very different beings. The
Frenchmen saw very soon that the
young Germans were showing signs
Of rebellion, and so they determined
to wreak their vengeance on the
countess. They took her prisoner,
dragged her through the city, and,
at last thrust broom into her hand
and bade her sweep the principal
street of the town--a terrible hui
initiation, they thought, for high
bred lady as she was.
But do you think she faltered? No,
Indeed. She raised her eyes, and, pray
Ing aloud so all could hear: God OF
my fatherland, bless my sweeping, and
ms l sweep the highway, grant that
the enemy may be swept from our
land!" grasped the broom firmly Qike
the true youn~ poblewoman she was)
and swept so cream that not French.
man of them all land Frenchmen
pride themselves on being able to see
very fine points, could discover q speck
OF dust. They stood about, and twirled
their mustaches, and tried to look
, supercilious, and to raise the peoples
\nirth against her. But they did not
Ncceed; and the townsfolk, instead
\jeering, took off their caps, and
\ed her prayer-"God bless the
Sng!"
God did bless it; for the sight
noble young countess at her
he men on their mettle, and
on the Frenchmen and
such will that it was
re there was not one
and they had indeed
quite clear of every
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-10-08
THE STREET SWEEPER.
How a German Counteas Inspired Hcl
Countrymen to Drive Out the
French Invaders.

Julie NJ. Lippman tells a story of the
Thirty Years war in st. Nicholas, un-
der the title of "The Street-Sweeper."
The author says:
Now Mainz is one of the strongest
fortresses in Germany; but, never
theless, during the Thirty Years war
II was occupied by the French, who
laid the country waste and ruled over
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-10-08
DONKEY PERvERSITY.
Two of the Long-Eared burden Rear
ers Make an Innocent Cow
a Prisoner.

The donkeys that have been So
journing in South Portland vacant
lot are for sale. says the Portland Ore.
gonian.
They were amiable and well-cispcsed
donkeys, but they ate all the paint off
a neighboring fence every night, and
after the painter had renewed it sew
eral mornings he became annoyed
He was working by the contract, but
he said he never agreed to paint 9
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-10-08
Per Capita Coal Consumpt,on,

The consumption of coal per head
of population is lowest in Austria,
where it is only one-sixth ton per an.
mum, and highest in Great Britain,
where each person averages $40 tons
each year. In the United States the
average Is 2A tons q year.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-10-08
.nnenr,nre. and Reality.

A lot of cushions on a couch look ire
mendously comfortable. but it is very
few women who can sit SO as to make
them truly so.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-10-08

The trains in Spain are certainly the
slowest in all creation. A rate of ten
or twelve miles an hour is considered
good average OF speed for everyday
travellers. When the Spanish officials
wish to put on style and show visiting
foreigners what they really can ac-
complish In the way of rapidity they
offer express trains, which dash madly
across the landscape at an average
rate of Is or 1S miles an hour. In one
way this proves an advantage, for the
traveller sees great deal more scenery
for his money han if he were rushed
past it more swiftly.
More than 200 municipalities in Eng
land Scotland and Ireland now own
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-10-08

More than 200 municipalities in Eng
land, Scotland and Ireland now own
the municipal gas works.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-16

Could Not lure the american WarShips
within RanGe of tho Havana Batteries.
Key West, Fla, June It's. 41 a. M. =
Captain General Blanco has apparently
not yet abandoned the hope of Turing
the American warships within range of
the Havana batteries He tried again on
Friday morning last, hut with no bettcr
guccess than in bis previous attemptu.
Adyices received here tU-day ara TO the
affect that live Spanish hips ran out to
/, the mouth of Havana harbor on the day
mentioned and headed in a southerly
disectinn.
Tho vessels Of the hlockading squad-
ron we're lying well off shore, the nearest
not being closer than 1000 yards. Upon
sighting tho Spaniards they ran IN a
short distance and opened fire on them.
\ The volley OF shot and shell brought no
response from the enemy, hut tho
quintet of ships speedily turned tail
and, hugging the shore, under the bat
teries, ran hack into the harbor.
Ths American ships, however, did
bot accept the bait and made no further
+ attempt to molest them. The character
OF the Spunish boats could not lie
tpositively fixed on account OF the die
tnnce. but the American officers who
\ pmticipated 10 the affair say ore or
* two were small gunhoats OF the class
which has hsen manmuvring all along
the north coast in futile efforts to draw
the American ships within the fire of
the Spanish batteries,
Yesterday afternoon three of the
Hnvana batteries, the Santa Clara bat
tsry and sand batteries No. J and 2
delihsratsly opened fire upon one Of the
snxiliary gunhoatB which vas ofuising
clossly along the shore. About half a
4 dozen shots were fired, none finding any
other mark than the sea, although
y seyeral dropped too close for comfort.
lhs gunhoat made no reply, but hur-
+ 7ied out OF range and reported the
N attack to the flagship of the blockading
B aquadron. No attempt at retaliation,
huwever, was maue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-16

Eden Lodge of This City to Participate In
tho Golden Jubiiee Of Pocahontas Lodge,
No. $40, I. o. o. Il.
Eden Lodge, No. 81, |. o. o. F.. of
this city, has accepted an invitation to
participate in tho golden jubilee Of
Pocahontas Lodge, No. SIG, of West
Chester, Pa. in ths latter place, on
Wednesday, June 22d. The affair will
he red letter ilay in Chester county
Odd Fellowship, and 5000 10 1000
visitors are eXpocted.
In the morning there will ho grand
parade, beaded by the famous Ring
gold Band of Reaaing, and in the
afternoon special programme OF music
and sports at Lenape Park. In the
evening the visitors will be entertained
in the Assembly Building, West Cheater.
Eden Lodge mon hors, in regulation
dress OF black clothes, black silk hats,
standing collars, white ties, pearl
colored gloves. black shoes and carry
ing canes, will go on special train
over the W. & N. railroad, leaving
French street station at 8. 30 O'Clock, a.
m. They will be accompanied by the
First Regiment Band, of 20 pieces.
Families and frIenda of memhers are
also expected to atteLd in large numbers.
The committee in charge of Eden
Lodge arrangements consistH of John
N. Whitiord, Charles II. Brandt, JOSEPH
F. Williams, Harry E. Murdoch, H. II.
Moore, John P. Spoerl aud Gilpin S.
Woodward.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-16
ARRIy4L or rnE mARIErTA.
Was Hailed and Chased by tho United
States Steamer Arineria.

Was Hailed and Chased by the United
States Steamer Arrneria.
Key West, Fla, June l0.-The
Unitud States steamer Armeria, with
ammunition for the fleet arrived from
Norfolk after dark last Saturday night,
and anchored off Fort Taylor. At day
break the next morning, The Associated
Press launch went out TO the Armeria,
hailed a sailor on deck, asked him
about the trip, and learned OF an adyon-
ture the Armenia and her consort, tho
auxiliary cruiser Yosemite, mad at s
o'clock tho previous morning with a
supposed Spanish cruiser, painted
black.
The Armenia had pressed on to Key
West, the Yosemite oyerhauling the
supposed Spaniard. This Yosemite had
lust arrived in tine harbor and was in
the ofting with the IndiRnR anu Min
neapolis. She had not yet anchored
Rnd WAS moving slowly about, as il
waiting for somebody further out.
Some m lies out could bs seen the smoke
of an approaching steamer, which the
Yosemite seemed to be Watching. The
Associated Press launch stoamed for
the Yosemite, but before ranchjng her
the incoming steamer had come into
outline, presenting an unfamiliar ap.
pearance, her build and color being un-
like that of any of our fleet. Sne was
painted black and was carrying man.
of.war signals.
The launch lost all interest in the
Yosemite and followed the stranger into
port, but did not read hur name, in
small letters on the stern, until she had
come to anchor. Then the word
Marietta was nads out. She was the
famous gunboat that made the circuit
Of "the Horn with the Oregon.
The launch was alongside in a
moment. The officers declined to receive
visitors until thg gunboat had reportsd
to the commandant of the port. In
answer to a question thsy replied that
they had no news at all; that they had
not sighted half dozen of the vessels
since they left San Jose, CAL, March
10th, and had seen only ons ship since
leaving Rio Janeiro, Nay Sd.
Coming fran the brazilian coast,
the Maristta took the Providence chan
mol and saw no American warship until
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-16
SHORT OF MEDICINES.
Medical department of tho First Delaware
Regiment Badly Handicapped.


Regiment Badly Handicapped.
suecial Correspondence of Gazette and journal
Camp Ebe W. Tunnel. june H. =
The supply OF muhicinna in the First
Delaware Regiment ia very limited in
fact, some kinds are exhausted and
have been for some time Some Of the
most necessary articles arc not here,
and as a result rather serious condi-
tion confronts the medical department.
Numerous applications are made almost
daily for special kinds of treatment,
hut the requests in many casus cannot
he complied with, owing TO the lack of
material. Such cases it is necessary
To treat ss best Gun bs done under the
circumstances, anil at times the physi-
clans are ut their wits end to know just
what tn do whom the most natural or
most effective remedy is lacking. The
entire regiment, however, is healthy,
thanks to Providence, and nothing
serious has yet resulted from lack Of
medicines, but il supply 10 not re-
ceived soon there may bs trouble.
One of tho physicians, when spoken
to about the matter, said the proper
application bad been made for Medical
supplies and he was at n loss to know
why something had not been sent here.
He believes. however, that the neces-
ssry medicines will he on hand in
few days. but no assurance has yet been
given that the matter is even being
considered.
Iu view Of the failure of the govern
ment to amply provide for tnia most
necessary feature Of the Delaware con.
tingent of the volunteer army, it haa
been suppested thut one or moro of tho
relief uocieties in the State might ascer-
tain what is needed and do what ia
possible to bridge over the difficulty
until the government supplies arrive.
This is matter that should receive
immediate attention, as delays are ex-
ceedingly dangerous.
Many Of the officers have provided
themselves with folding cots, chairs
and tableH of improved designs This
class of furniture appears to be durable
and viii be very convenient TO handle
when the troops are moving from place
to place.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-16
SAN JUAN NOT MUCH HURT.


10 says a British Captain, Who Made an
Inspection After the Bombardment.
New York, June 1.-THE British
steamer Tyrian. which sailed from San
Juan de Porto Rico on June 9Th, ar
rived to.'iay. Capt. Angrove reports
that the Spanish torpedoDoat destroyer
Terror was in port when he sailed with
steam up and stores with coal, water
anu provisions. On arrival al San
Juan the Terror's boilers were leaking.
Repairs we're tnade, and some tubes
were fitted in the boilers.
Capt. Angrnve Gays that very little
damage was caused by the lombard
nent by Admiral Sampson's feet on
May 18th. The forts were not. njured.
One church han hole in each epd,
where a large shell passed through.
The CAPTAIN said he visited all of the
forts, to see the result of the assault,
hut could observe nothing unusual.
At the gateway of une of the forts
stands an exploded American shell,
which is kept there as souvenir.
There we're in port the Alphonso XIII.
and four of the old style gunboats.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-16
At FORT MOTT AND FORT DELAWARE.


Six Companies of the Fourteenth PennsyI-
varia Regiment at the Former and Two at
the Latter.
The troops OF the Fourteeuth Penn
Hylvania Volunteer Infantry arrived at
Fort Mott, N. j., Sunday afternoon,
and everything has reen done in order
10 nuke them comfortable. The ride
from Mt Gretna was very hot. and
when the troops arrived at the fort they
found nothing in shape TO receive
them. drinking water even hsing a
scarce article. The camp utensils we're
not unpacked until after midnight, and
then the men were compelled to sleep
on the ground without any shelter
whatever. The campgrounds were laid
out Monday morning by Lieut.. Flem-
ing of the Fourth United States Artil-
lery. This grounds are finely situated
On the river front, with plenty of shade,
and the bathing is excellent There
are eight companies 10 the regiment at
present, but this number ia to be in
crsased, three ofiiosrs at present being
in Pittsburg enisting recruits.
Cos. a, b, q, x. q and l are sta
toned at Fort Mott, and Cos. E and f
at Fort Delaware. The regiment is in
command OF Col. William j. Glenn,
who has established the regimental
headquarters at Fort Mott. Lieuten-
ant Colonel j.. l.. Graham is in com
mand of the companies at Fort Della
ware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-16
FLAG m BRANDYWINE PARK.
Great Enthusiasm Prevails at Ceremony
Arranged by Boya.

Arranged by Boys.
AT Lowering avenue and Van Buren
streets, Brandywine Park, Monday night
an enthusiastio throng witnessed the
raising of large ilag on a 49-foot pole.
The location is high SO that ths flag
may be seen fron many points of the
city. II is within a short distance of
the lover ford of the Brandywine
where the American army crossed in
l7T7. The flag had been secured by the
following boys OF Happy Vulloy:"
Fred Warwick, Vincent Cough, John
Anderson, Howard Mccall, Walter
Campbell. Robert McKolvey, William
Mckelvey, Albert Guy, George Jack
son, John Hsadley, Robert Anderson,
Alex Anderson, Harry Peterson, Harry
Bradford, Lea Downs, Milton Wilmot,
Cecil Warner and Frank Fitzgerald.
The brunswick Fife anu Drum Corps
and the West End Boys Brigade, in
command of Capt. Haley, aided to en-
phasze the martial spirit of the oc.
casion. Edward Burton Of the q. A.
r. presided and the speech of the even
ing was made by George W. Roberts,
who told of the adoption Of the flag and
Of its baptism of fire at Cooch's Bridge
in 17T7.
Gertrude Wilmot raised the flag. As
il reached the top of the pole large
number OF small flags were released aud
tluttered down to the cheering crowd.
Fireworks were exploded and patriotic
suugs sung and cheers were given for
the heroes Of the war, Dewey, Hubson
and the rest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-16
GERVERA'S SHIPS SIGHTED
All Doubts of Their Presence in Santiago
HarbOr are Removed
BY LIEUT.. BLUES OBSERVATIONS
Opinions About the Fight at
guantanamo.
NEW LANDING POINT MAY Be SELECTED

Washington, June IA. The Navy De-
pnrtment day posted tho following
bulletin:
Mole st. Nicolao, Iiayti, june H. -
Lieut.. Blue has Just returned to the
fleet, after a detour OF 20 statute mil es
Of observation OF tho harbor OF San
tiago de Cuba. lie reports that the
Spanish flsst Is all there.
"The Spanish attacked vigorously
the camp at Guantanamo. An outpost
of four marines were killed and their
bodies mutilated oarbarously. Surgeon
Gibbs waa killed. Sampson.
Washington, June H. The last ling
sring doubt that may have existed as to
the presence of Admiral Ceryera'B fleet,
10 its entirety, in Santiago harbor was
removed whnn Admiral sampson dis
patch reached the Navy Department
last night. Previous advices were from
Cuban sou.ces. Now, however, accord
ing to Lieut.. Blue, the ships have been
actually seen by an American officer,
counted and inspected from such points
OF vantage AS w6re afforded by the high
hills surrounding tho harbor.
Considering the fact that the marines
fight at Guantanamo last SATURDAY
night waa really the iirst engagement of
OF the war ou shore, Admiral Sampson Is
references to the affair in his dispatch,
posted this morning, was remarkably
briaf. Hence IL IL inferred that perhaps
too much Importance has been attached
to it by tho public.
The action Of Lieut.. Cnl. Huntington
10 removing his men TO a more secure
point than the expused position occu-
pied by them on CreHt Heights, is taken
here as an Indication that no offensive
movement ia to be undertaken by the
Marine Corps, hut that it will limit its
operations to the defence of a small
point in Guantanamo harbor, to protect
the cosling OF our warships and perhaps
to serve as cable station when the
necessary operators anu instruments are
secured from Cape llaytien TO enable
Sampson to reopon the cut cable.
1t doeH nut follow by any means that
the place seized and held by the
marines on Guantanamo Bay is to be
used as the point of debarkatiun OF the
\ United States regular troops now on
their way to Cuba On the contrary,
there is the best roasun TO believe that
Z point much better adapted for land
ing has hesn selected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-16
IN MEMORY OF CHARLES BAIRD.
Resolutions Adopted by Y. NJ. c. A,-Ser-
vices at West Presbyterian Church.

Resolutions Adopted by Y. NJ. c. A,-Ser-
vices at West PreEbytcrian Church.
The directors Of the Young Mcn'H
Christian Association, at meeting on
Saturday night, drafted resolutions un
the death Of Charles Baird, which were
unanimously adopted at the mems
meeting in Association Hull yesterday
afternoon.
Remarks were made by Alfred Cav
thror, the Rev. A. N. Keigwiu, G. II.
Chntwell, p. A.. Overdeer, w, X. Crol.
by, i. b. Jones, ths Rev. W. W.
Campbell, Isaac L. johnson, George L.
Hepborn, the Rev william NJ. Schall
aud DR.. f. W. Lang.
At West Presyterian Church, yester-
day was devoted To services in memory
Ut Mr.. Baird. At the n orning service
the speakers we're N. d. Cr0saan, j. p.
BelviIle and Isaac S. Baird for the ses
sion; Or. Willard Springer for the con
gregatioD, and Frank Sheppard for the
board OF trustees.
The Sunday -school held memorial
services in the afternoon. when remarks
we're made by Misa Clara Mandinhall.
Isaac Il. johnson, a. Ii. Berlin, Frank
Sheppard, Charles Bowers, Mrs. II. A.
Brown, Miss Mary Lacken. John
Crozior, Miss Mary @. Seal and George
w. Bush.
In the evening a large congregation
listened to eulogies of Mr.. Baird by
William X. Crosby, who spoke of his
Sunday schoUl WORT; Samuel II. Bay.
nard, who discussed his work as presi-
dent OF the Board of Public Education I;
this Rev. 7. A. McCurdy. d. d.. and
the Rev. A. N. Reigwin. d. D., who
spoke of his Christian life. DIR. Keig-
win said MIR. Baird's character could
he expressed in three words willing
meas, wisdom and fidelity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-16

The 3lst annual communication of
Eureka lodge, a. +. A. M. was held
Monday night and the following officers
were elected ". M, A.Victor Hughes /;
S. W., Euwir DeHavsn; j. W., Thomas
J. Jacobs; Treasurer, Mark L. Garrett I;
Secretary, K. Henry Young. After the
election all proceeded tn the banquet
hall, where an enjoyable evening was
pissed. In addition to the most tempt
ing monu, thore was instrumental music
under the direction OF Prof. W. j..
Parry. Addresses were made by Bishop
Coleman, the Rev. W. L. S. Murray.
y. D., the Rev. r. Irving Watkins,
Capt. Waring. U. S. N, and others
About $50 people were present and all
Joined in singing the national airs
America, f." "Star Spsngled Banner, y
and Columbia, the Gem of tho
Ocean, y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-16
Cable ATsISrIAGO rs cur.
So the Officers OF the cabIesnip Adria Firmi,
Believe.


On board The Associated Press dis
patchboat Wanda, off Santiago de Cuba.
Thursday, j une 9--4 p. m.- tVia Kings.
ton, Jamaica, June 10-10. 10 a. m. -
The officers in charge of the cableship
Adria believe that the Santiago cable
has at last been disposed OF. Since
Monday evening, when the cut was
made, theirs had benn grave doubts as
TO whether the main cable had been
found, anu the reports from Kingston
that the Santiago line was working on
Tuesday caused much uneasiness; but
it is claimed to-day that thore is posi-
tive information showing that Mon
days work was entirely successful
Lieut.. Col. Allen, who had been in
charge of the Adria, left Tuesday for
Hayti, presumably to report TO the
government and to receive further in
structions. He has not yet returned.
The liable which causad so much
trouble was the line running from San
tiago to Jamaica, and which gave the
besieged forces at -Santiago an easy
means of communication with the
authorities at Madrid. The work of
severing has been slow and tsdious, and
there would have been great danger
had ths Spaniards fired at the cable
boat. For several days the Adria was
compelled to remain within two miles
Of the harbor guns and she was an easy
prey for torpedohoats, which could
easily have appeared from the shore.
Ths very audacity of the Americans,
however, seomed to convince the Spani-
ards that there was some deep. laid plot
iu the background, and Col. Allen g
crew were left unmoested.
That the Auria. should have come
unscsthed through this dangerous work,
has caused much wonder, as the nature
of her operations must have been plainly
sean from the shore.