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The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-16
Will Call a Pastor.

Next Sunday, we learn from one
of the congregation, of the First
Baptist church, that there will be a
meeting held to select pastor to
fill the place of Mrs Daniels. There
are four candidates whose names
will be presented, and it is of the
utmost Importance that all MEM
bers be there and vote for their
choice.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-16

That horse, "Trotting Dick, " be-
longing to Tony De Grazier will be
raffled off tomorrow night at the
Telephone Exchange. If you hold
a change, be on hand at 8 o'clock,
sharp, Tony De GRAzIER.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-16
Our Scrapping Strength.

Should the worst come to us with
Spain, we have a tolerably fair navy
thank you, to do battle on water
and land forces numbering some
where near 100000 men within
the military age, and people of
great resources. We think we would
last few rounds in a scrap, with
a country peopled with dagoes.
We are willing to try a bout at
least.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-16

.l mounting q specially, ma.
ph.l.' .,9,f III Watches ana l'ia'
lafse,t. syer shown In the Guy ,,,
noll, y, vo,i.rs solicited. All goods
Sd With o guarantee
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-16
Want to Exchange

Ten acres OF land, with seven
room house and in first-class
condition, good improvements
and all under fence, adjoining
the city of Texarkana, for some
rimbered lands in Little RIVER
county, Arkansas. Will give
you a bargain.
Texarkana Exchange,
WHATLEY & WAKEFIELD, PrOp'rS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-16
j. 5. CRUISER BLOWN UP.
The Jingoes Crowd About the
Bulletin Boards.
THEY WANT TO FIGHT.
The News of the Destruction of the
Battle Ship Maine. Cause War
Talk Galore
THEY WANT TO FIGHT.

lalk ualOre.
The following bulletin from the
Western Union Telegraph Office
was posted on the most frequented
corner of our city this morning at
an early hour:
SYNOPSIS OF TODAY's PRESS.
The War Ship Maine" Blew Up.
The disaster occurs while vessel is
in Havana harbor. Cause not as
certained. Explosion shook whole
city of Havana; many killed and
wounded. Crusier totally destroy
ed All on board vessel were
asleep when accident occurred.
Only opinion is that of Admiral
Meterola; believes that the ex-
plosion was from a Grenade
shell thrown over that navy yard.
The news spread like a prairie
fire and the crowd began to gath
er and discuss the probability of
war,
All that was liking in making the
sparks fly and the dogs of war bark,
was the unsatisfactory wording of
the bulletin, while the facts of the
destruction of the vessel was po-
tent, the people we're left in
darkness as to its cause, whether it
blew up from accident on board of
the vessel, or whether a submarine
mine was sprung upon the unsus-
pecting marines, or caused by
dynamite bomb thrown from a land
morter by Spanish soldiers. All of
this information wanted, had a
tendency to keep down excitement
to normal heat.
Many expressed themselves that
they hoped the cause of the Names
destruction, could be traced to the
Spanish, as in this event, war would
be certain to follow and the insur-
gents would soon be free to govern
the island and reap the benefits of
their own labor,
We believe several companies, of
the flower of our vicinity would
volunteer to go at the first call,
at least the talk we heard on the
streets this morning pointed to the
fact.
This is written at an early hour
of the morning and if additional
particulars can be learned during
day, we will follow this up with the
latest abtainaOle news of the
disaster.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-16
LATER.

General Lee, the United States
representative at Havana, tele-
graph State department at Wash
ington, substance: The Maine blew
up at 9:45 o'clock, p. m. Explosion
occurred well forward under mems
quarters, consequently many lost
believed all officers saved. Cause of
explosion yet to be investigated.
Spanish boats rendering assistance,
taking wounded aboard-many
brought into the city.
Latest press dispatch telegram
from Havana says: "Two officers
and more than 200 of the crew are
missing. Some saved themselves
by swimming.
The cruiser Maine was a battle
ship of the second class-four 10
inch, and six 6 inch guns, with
smaller ones, and a complement
Of over eight hundred men. She
cost over 50, 100000.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-16

Marshal Crenshaw and Julius
Scherer returned on today's can
non ball train from Little Rock
bringing with them the negro
thieves, Chas. Davis and Harrison
Roberts. Ten suits of clothes and
some pants were recovered, that
they had stolen out of Mr.. Scherer's
store Sunday night. There is not a
doubt of the two negroes landing in
the pen. We congratulate Mr..
Scherer on recovering his proper
ty and the officers for their good
work.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-16

There has been some talk of late,
of the opera house being in an ul-
SAFE condition, caused from the sim
pie fact that Punch Robertson
while here playing to crowded
house on his opening night, request
ed that the people do not stamp
ieet in applauding, but use their
hands by clapping. We have seen
the supporting walls, both rear,
front and centre, and knowing the
roof to be constructed on the canti-
lever plan, we cannot conceive how
the house would be an unsafe one.
We honestly believe any crowd the
opera house can hold are perfectly
safe while within its walls.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-16
Want our Customers

To know that we have the best
exchange and real estate con-
nection of any concern in the
southern states, receiving and
sending out more mail than
any similar concern south of
the Ohio river. Consign your
stuff to US if you want it sold,
and we will realize on same tor
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-02-16
Whatl8y 4 Wakefeld'S
WANT COLUMN.
Wanted to Purchase

A neat three or four room cot
tage house, for cash at once
Must he cheap and in good
neighbOrhOol.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04
THE PHILIPPINE QUESTION.
An Alarming Condition Now confrourinr
the Administration.

New York, August "A special TO the
Tribune from Washington says:
The administration is more sanenIna
than ever that the peace negotiations viii
not be protracted and tedious as was
feared week ago
In regard to the presidents demands for
Snain's immediate evacuation OF Cuba
and Porto Rico, this feeling among cabt-
net officers amounts to a conviction
With regard to the Philippines however
grave apprehension Is manifested that
Spain may stubbornly resist the sugges-
ton OF commission. taking advantage
of the exceedingly embarrassing situatio
which confronts General Merritt through
the officIousness Of the insurgent CHIEF.
Aguinaldo. According to all accounts this
young mans success has completelv
turned his head and the influence ne ex-
erts over several thousand barbarious or
at most, semi-civilized warriors presents
a serious complication which Is causing
the authorities here no end Of worry and
no little alarm.
The conditions which confront the COM
paratively small forces under General
Merritt's command between Cavite and
Manila are shown by official reports to be
even more dangerous than intimated In
press dispatches and the administration
Is gratihed to see that most OF the in
fluential newspapers Of the country have
come to appreciate some Of the response
bilities which will be imposed upon the
government If the United states found 1t
necessary to take permanent possession
OF the archipelago.
This contingency was thoroughly con-
sidered by the military and naval authori-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04

600; In 1897. 100000. The Russian people
have mora than sextupled since chapps
predicted its approaching end. There is
no reason to believe this progress wfl
slacken.
The nineteenth century has seen the
colonization Of Southern Russia: the
twentieth WIN see rhat Of central Asa
and Siberia. But the curious thing In this
article Is the fact stated. that while the
population Of Central or old Russia i
growing % per cent. the other regions are
increasing al the rate Of 40 70 % per cent.
II is held that all this does not mean that
the great Russian race Is in decay. Its
population Is gradually getting into new
regions conquered during the past GEN.
turies. The center OF gravity is moving
toward the south and east
II Is argued that this a0es not mean
that general distribution win follow. II
probably means the return Of the govern
ment to Mocsow and later, when siberia
shall be in turn colonized, Il may be
necessary to remove the capital 10 the
east, toward the legendary centers OF
TameTiane and Ghengis-Khang. whose
heritage Russia is now reaching.
The notices OF facts and the more or
less speculative inferences therefrom do
not seem to show that any famine what
ever or any possible crowding OF the vast
tracts Of Russia will avail within the lim-
hts of conceivable future to stay the
progress Of the nation. The connection
between the two sets OF reports shown
above is temporary and local For short
time in certain districts great distress
happens. but the government by timely
attention may even then avert calamity.
II seems that the Russian ministers
have taken some Of these steps.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04
LEAVING DAWSON.

Victoria, Aug, S-The steamer Manuepse
arrived this afternoon from st. Michaels,
Alaska, with go passengers and $50 OO0
TO 100000 in goad dust.
OF the INST of passengers only "a were
miners who had spent a much as one win
ter In the mines.
The entire fleet OF ten river steamers
is reported to be wrecked in Behring sea.
Much sucering is reported at the mouth
of the Yukon among those who are
stranded there through lack of river
transportation caused by the loss of so
many river steamers that were being
towed up. To these are added several
hundred who have come down the river
IN small boats without sufficient means
to pay thier fare on the homeward bound
steamers
People are leaving Dawson by hundreds,
making their way down the river In small
boats. The last river steamers to arrive
from Dawson report that the river is fall
ing rapidly, and that many of the bars
are difficult to cross.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04

confirmed here. No intimations have
been received TO that effect at the Ameri-
can embassy.
Apart from the difficulties that attend a
commission at this season in London.
there are practical reasons for the nego-
uations. The Spanish government viii
naturally desire to remove the commits
sioners from the influence OF English
public opinion. which favors American
retention Of the Philippines. The Amer4-
can government, n II decides 20 give up
these islands under proper safeguard for
securing a humane and reformed govern
ment. viii do wisely TO have the final ne
gouations take place elsewhere.
The embassy here ought not 70 be assO-
GATED with a diplomatic settlement
which will be unpopular in England.
There Is conspicuous exception 70 the
uniform practice of the English press OF
minimizing the difficulties and risks OF
permanent occupation Of the Philippines.
There is column special from Madrid
to the Times. throwing much hight upon
the situation here and the real character
OF Aguinaldo. Ordinarily the English
people ara content TO be convinced OF
what they want to believe.
They desire the United States TO retain
the Philippines so as to keep Germany out
and cooperate with the English in China.
The press is generally confdent that the
United States will have little trouble in
governing the islands, some, however,
think that Aguinaldo viii either have to
be bought up at high price or killed OF
in civil war that the Germans are ready
enough to intrigue with him.
The French are not likely to make any
trouble for the Americans in the Philip
pines. but the German emperor might do
so. and Aguinaldo would be his natural
ally He will not be disposed TO keep
Quiet when he is smarting from a rebuff
The emperor is only too anxious to divert
the attention Of his subjects to some
fresh feld.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04
POLICY OF TEXAS DEMOCRATS.

Galveston, Tex, Aug, 3.-The democratic
state convention today adopted majority
resolutions which favor the construction
and control OF the Nicaraguan canal by
the United States; favor the acquisition
OF Porto Rico and all other Spanish pos
sessions In the western hemisphere and
oppose the annexation OF continued re-
tentton OF the Philippine islands or any
territory upon the eastern hemisphere.
The Badly, or minority resolutions.
which are against any colonial policy
we're badly beaten.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04
RUSSIA AND AMERICA.
The Importance of an Alliance on Certain
Commercial Lines.

New York, August "a special to the
Tribune from Washington, says:
To the United States the growth and
development OF the empire Of Russia are
always interesting. Especially at this
present moment when THE Philippine and
Chinese questions are pending, and this
countries relations with Russia and 9TH
er great powers Of Europe are not as yet
absolutely determined. Therefore, though
the full observation by the government of
this country Of the conditions in the great
Slavonic nation. which has always shown
a friendly interest in the United states,
some recent reports by American consuls
are pertinent in this place Two OF the
reports referred to consist entirely Of
translations.
Consul General Holloway. writing from
ST, Petersburg. transmits long extract
from the, Russian newspaper, the Novoe
Vremya. 1t alludes TO the frequent fan
ures OF the cereal crop In the same locali-
ties in Russia and explains 1t on the ne
cessary theory that the soil is impoverish-
ed. 1t states that the famine of 1891, as
we'll as the present one, was caused by i'm
poverishment In the central Chervoslen
region all the forests have been cut down.
Changes in the tariff on grain and the
low price of cereals, owing to the condi-
tons Of the international market, are re-
feTred to as destroying the agriculture of
that region. The whole of twelve gov
ernments in Russia and parts Of others
are reported famine stricken.
The substance of the Russian civil engi-
neer's recent lecture on the scarcity of
grain and measures to avoid distress, Is
stated by Consul Smith from Moscow.
They suggested the prohibition as in 1891,
of the export of grain, hay and straw
and the extension by the government Of
aid to the distressed dis
tricts.
Consul General Holloway cites the steps
taken by the agricultural associations. to
influence the reduction of agricultural
implements, The government has granted
the requests and portion of the new
regulations has gone into effect. The rest
will do so in September. These matters
are properly supplemented though not
formally inserted as supplement by
translation from the Journal des Depats
Of Paris, sent by Consul Morris of Ghent.
1t is long and interesting article friend
ly to Russia and Somewhat speculative
In character. However, it is worth re-
statement in a few sentences.
Without any Importance on the FROM
tiers, the tnhabltants in 1851 numbered
81 100000; In 1858, 74OO0OOO in 1856, 1OS,OOO,-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04
GERMANY MouRNs BISMARCK.

Hamburg, Aug. S,-The Hamburg Mach
richten publishes the following statement
signed by Prince Herbert Bismarck,
'Trhe numerous expressions Of deep af-
Fiction and cordial sympathy which tes-
ttfy to the imperishable memory of my
great father are becoming SO overwhelm-
ing in their extent that 1t appears impos-
stble to thank the mourners singiy, even
10 the end OF my own life, beg the
German newspapers to grant space for
these words:
'ln the name of the nearest relatives,
| thank with my whole heEOrt all who, by
words of comfort, or floral tributes from
those whom We have never seen, have
given expression to the splendor Of sor-
row which fills our land"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04

IcheerinE on the arrival Of General Gar
rcssona brigade frJsn YAuco.
Almost tho entire population saw the
troops pass through the city and gave
them checr after cheer.
Ihe officers a. ths front. including Cen
eral HulhnEs OF Pennsy1mnia and Wheel
ock. Austin, Burns and Hall command
ing the four advance companies. DO not
believe the Spaniaris will make an ad-
vance. They claim they wal act only on
tha defensive.
There was some nring last night be-
tween Captain Austins pickets and Span
lards IN the brush. but no damage was
done
The Dixie shot az Moro castle satur-
day AMI caused tho utmost CONSERVATION
at san Juan. where 4 was believed to
have dguinci thas the place would be-
bombanied within q hours.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04
THE SICK AT SANTIAGO.

Washington. Aug. 3-The following bull
lc,in was posted a, the war department at
l:io this morning:
san,iagO, Aug. 2-To the adjutant gen
erai oi the army. Washington
Sanitary report for August Q
Total sick. $50.
Total feyers. s.05S.
New cases OF fever. 5gi
Cases OF fever returned 90 duty. 76.
SHAFTER.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04
WHAT OF MANILA1
Insurgents Very Bitter and Merritt Has
His Hands Full.

Washington, Aug, S-An interesting
question, and one OF vital Importance to
the administration, is the attitude to be
assumed by tho United States toward the
Philippine insurgents in the event that
we reach an agreement for the suspension
OF hoStilitles with Spain,
1t Is stipulated in our peace tedms that
the United States military forces shall
occupy and establish q military form of
government over the city OF Manila and
bay with the surrounding territory, This
involves the immediate surrender of the
Spanish forces, not to Agulnaldo, but TO
General Merritt, and there Is apprehen-
sion that tho insurgents will resent this
very bitterly and that N will bo necessary
TO expel them forcibly from tho territory
described.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04

w, :,..ssse: ,,.:: :;s. ,:.. n, : : .. , :. ,:, ::
tihs Afternoon. between tins president and
a. cnmbon. the French ambassador. the
ihstcr acting as Iha representative Of
Spain. SECRETARY Day annouuced that to-
days conference was ms conclusive,
w.horcforc tho par1,es to II had agreed 10
cay nothing to the puhisc as to what had
occurred. Tho secretary did mo- appear
10 be discouraged "a he made thls state
mcn, though he admitted no time had
been o., for another conference
From this :, Is gathered that ,hc long
expected answer OF ,hc Spanish govern
men, 90 thc presidents note. upon being
received. had turncd on, 10 b. Just as II
was expected either a counter proposition
or the request Tor fuller statement In
detail upon some Of the heads OF the
presidents note
Meantime. IN consAancc with the de-
ciarcd purpose of tho president at the
beginning d tho ovcrturca. this confer
enco Is no, operating TO restrain military
operations In any degree Orders went ou,
today for conference OF tho leaders OF
tho regiments TO Ncompany General
Wade to Porto Rico and withln % hours
some Of tho troops Of tiiis expectation will
30 boarding the transports at Newport
Nows.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04
FAILEp To LANp HER suppLIEs.

New York, Aug. s-when the transport
Breakwater rcturned to this ciSy from
Santiago the army officers Of the depart
mmt of the east were surprised TO ind
that thousands of pounds OF fiod which
had been sen south had never been un-
loaded from the veSsel, and was still in
the hold, Inquiry resulted In report
that the stores were not unloaded be-
cause there was Immediate need OF the
veSsd to transport the sick and wounded.
The board declares that Il Is unable TO
fix the responsibility for failure to un-
load the supplies.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04
DROWNING AT coou1LLE.

Empire City Aug. S-Last evening while
Fred Schroeder and Andrew Larsen were
attempting TO cross the coquIlle river
near Norway in a skin, and when about
nan way over, the boat swamped and
Doth occupants were drowned.
Larsen could not swim at all but
schroeder could and while endeavoring to
save the life of his friend lost his own.
Souh were young men about q years old.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04
ANOTHER PRIZE CAPTURED.

Key West, Aug. S-The Norwegian
steamer Franklin. OF about 500 tons,
bound from Vera Cruise with a cargo Of
food supplies, was captured by the Siren
Monday of Francis Key, near Catbarien,
and was brought here by u prize crew
under Lieutenant ILttletield. She had
landed a portion Of her oargo when
caught
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04
INDIANA REPUBLICANS.

Indianapolis. Aug. a-The Republicans
OF Indiana completed the organization Of
their state convention this afternoon and
adjourned until tomorrow. when nomin-
atilns VIII be made.
The financial plank opposes the free
coinage Of silver at ls to / and says. I'VE
believe THAI the declaration In the ST.
Louis NATIONAL republican platform for
the maintenance Of the gold standard and
parity OF all our forms n money should
es given the vitality OF public law. and
the money Of the American people should
be made like all its instituions-rhe best
in the world -
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04
PEACE AT ANY PRICE.
Spanish Cabinet Would Accept Any
Terms, but Fear tho People.

Spanish Cabinet Would Accept Any
Terms, but Fear the People,
New York, August "A dispatch 10 the
Tribune from Madrid says:
Not only the court, cabinet and political
men OF the capital. but the Madrid public
as well are unmistakably In favor OF
peace at any price, II II believed that
any apparent opposition to the terms ar
ranged at Washington will De merely for
the sake OF appearances, nothing more.
Grave anxiety IL felt, however, as to the
attitude Of the army and the feeling In
the provinces, Several regiments In the
Madrid gardson are known 10 be hostile
to the government and TO the dynasty,
but II IL hoped that any open action can
be restrained untl after the conclusion
Of peace,
General Polaviej has so far succeeded
In curblng military jingoism by his strong
personal influence, but that peace may be
the signal for internal disorders is a peril
which sagasta Is now trying to avert
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04
STAMPEDE FROM COPPER RIVER.

Victoria. Aug. 3.-word comes from the
north OF a desperate stampede from the
Copper river country to the coast. the
statement being made that 1900 people are
making their way over Values glacier and
that many Of them are doomed to star
vation unless the United States govern
ment sends relief promptly.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04
TO PAY HEIRS OF cERRuTI.

Berlin, Aug. "a congress of the re-
publtcans OF Colombia, it is announced
in a Dispatch from BogVta, has unani-
mouay resolved to deposit the sum Of
$4,000 as security for the amount due the
heirs OF Slgnor Cerrlu, an Italian SUBJ
ject, whose claims against the govern
ment were decided in his favor by Presi-
dent Cleveland as arbitrator.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04
GIGANTIC WHISKY COMBINE.
The Entire Output OF All Distineries in
tha Country Controlled.

Cincinnati. Aug. 2;-The United States
Spirit Association. a combination which
proposes TO control absolutely the whisky
business Of the country. was formed here
today The committee is vested with the
entire output OF all the dlstillerles in
the country The distulers Will cease
dealing directly with the trade and viii
dead only with such distributors as are
In tho combine
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-04
THE TEXAS NOT INJURED.

New York, Aus, 3,-The battleshIp Texas
was placed In the dry dock at the navy
yard today. Examination shows that ex-
oept for slight dent in her keel. made
by striNing a coral reef OF Dry Torugas,
she ID IN a very fair condition.