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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-07-28
spaniards Disheartened.

The Spaniards now say they do not
believe the recnforcements promised
them will ever reach here and they
despair OF success. But they condemn
the proposal to retire to the citadel,
which is utterly defenseless. as such
step will merely invite slaughter.
Therefore, they believe it would be bet
ter to surrender, though fearing pub
lie censure. However. they will prob
ably be compelled to surrender soon.
as food is dangerously scarce. They
may pretend to fight the Americans
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-07-28

n 10y y - = Y N''ltIfKKK 1t1IIIA.
All the surrendered troops are suf-
9ering from disease aud starvation and
Gen. Shatter has instructed the inn
mediate forwarding Of ratious and re
LET. lie has informed the Spanish Of
Hcers that Their families will be given
transportation to Spain with food AT
the expense Of the government and
that the maintenance OF the men is
provided for by contract
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-07-28
WIN Hold Him Down.

Washington, July 23.-There were
several events of interest if not of inn
portance at the war and navy depart
ments Friday. Gen. Anderson at Ca
vite sent message saying that Aguin-
aldo had declared dictatorship and
martial law over the Philippines, some
thing that gave the cabinet food for
consideration at their regular meet
ing. There was no disposition to force
any issue with the insurgent chief at
this time, but it is pretty well under
stood that he will not be allowed to
commit the United States government
IN the future treatment of the Philip
-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-07-28
To Move ON Havana.

An authoritative statement is made
10 the effect that Gen. Miles as com
1nander-in-chief. aided by Gems. Shat
ter, Brooke. Lee and Graham, with a
combined fcvce OF 10000 men. are 10
take the field against Havana in the fall
Meanwhile Skaters men will be re-
called to the United States for re
cuperation, three regiments from
Tampa going to Santiago TO take their
places. in company with the immune,
now there
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-07-28
WIN OBEY the rre.ident.

Jacksonville, Fla, duly 25.-Lieut.
Charles Fritot, OF the Cuban army Of
this cit-, who was member OF the
Cuban expedition on The steamer Flor
ida and who recently returned from.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-07-28
PrnhahIy a Fnrgrr,.

Washington. July o5. Advices from
Santiago say the letter alleged to have
been written by GEN. Garcia to GEN.
Shafter was written by newspaper
man. probably without the knowledge
or consent Of Gen. Garcia. Garcia is at
Santiago and IN harmony with the
American officers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-07-28

London. July ga special dispatch
from Madrid says that Gen. Augusta,
captain general OF the Philippines.
has telegraphed to the government as
follows: The Americans are about 10
attack Manila. Grave events are i'm
pending"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-07-28
The Santiago Troops.

Gen. Shafter reported by cable that
the condition OF the troops at Santiago
was rapidly improving. and said he
hoped In the course of day or two
10 have them all located in comfort
able camps, where they may rest and
reeuperate and where The sick may re-
cover. lie is feeding j 900 of the Span
ish prisoners Of war. ard although he
has not yet been able to furnish them
tents yet this deficiency is being made
good. and meanwhile their present
condition is no worse in this respect
than was their condition before the
surrender.
Doubt Is cast upon reports OF recent
exciting events among the Cttbuns at
or near Santiago owing TO the failure
Of Gen. Shafter 10 make any rcport
upon them. and iuasmuch as he has
made less Important subjects matter
for dispatches il is hard To understand
why he should fail to mention an event
Ct such Importance as the reported at.
tack by Garcia upon Spanish troops
on their way to surrender to Shafter
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-07-28
NILES IN PUERTO RICO.
The General with His Advance
Guard Has Probably Arrived
Off the Island.
LANDING DEPENDS ON CIRCUMSTANCES.
More Troops Are on the Way to As
sIst In the MISUNDERSTANDING of
Our Men i'm santiago Improving
The Insurgents VIII Obey the
PFesident's instructions.

Washington, July 25.-It was said at
the war department late Sunday that
no news can be expected from any of
fetal source as TO Gen. Miles move
meuts until to-day at the earliest. 1t
is calculated that he arrived Sunday
evening at the point on the coast Of
Puerto Rico selected as the rendeZ-
yous for all the vessels Of the expe-
dition. Whether or not he will under
take 10 make landing in advance OF
the arrival of the whole expedition
probably viii depend entirely upon
conditions as he finds them. Should
there be no Spanish force. or at least
an uncomfortable one, on The coast,
the troops will be landed 20 relieve
them from the disastrous effects Of be-
ing confined closely on shipOoard I'M
der a tropical sun. The general has
with him sufficient artillery TO hold
my position he may choose 10 occupy.
supplemented as this artillery will be
by the guns of his naval convoy.
Troops on the Way.
Ing every effort TO hurry along the re-
mainder of the expedition. Some
troops are now On their way from
Tampa and Charleston and should
reach Puerto Rico by the middle Of
the week Naval officials are assisting
actively in getting the troops off and
are sending the necessary orders to
that end 10 the commanders OF the
rayal auxiliary vessels which have
been placed at the service of the war
d. Dartment. In the course Of day
81 NO the troops brought from Chick
amauga by Gen. Brooke will sail from
Hampton Roads, where they have been
arriving and are ready for the trans
ports. There is n probability that Gen.
Miles may be delayed for several days
In his landing operations for lack Of
Lighters, but several OF these are now
ON their way and others will be hur-
ried forward as rapidly as possible.
However IL may be as to his speedy
landing on Puerto Rico soil, il will be
well along towards the end OF this
week before the active land campaign
can be begun in Puerto Rico
Evening star., 1898-10-29

the soil is poor knowledge of the amount
OF water to be given is derived by ascer-
tanning that 66 per cent of the total amount
necessary to saturate the soil is used by
the plant. The maximum degree of satura-
ton Is discovered by taking samples of the
earth, filling them with water until no
more can be held, and then after weighing
them the difference between that amount
ana the hsure reached when they have
been air dried gives the result desired.
Some soils will take 100 per cent of their
own Weight-that Is to say, they will hold
water equal in weight to their own dry
weight. These are mostly clay Soils al
lhough rich, loamy, organic soil will hold
80 to 200 per cent of water or double it's
own bulk.
Every year there is a gradual loss on
the amount of crop produced in these
samples, in the abselce of applied ferti,iz-
er. In this respect the samples vary as
some of them In the beginning had a greater
reserve supply of plant life than others
IN TINS connection, it is remarkable that
samples of English soil, possess sed by the
Agricultural Department, which have have
not been fertlized in fifty-six years, are
able today to bear a wheat crop equaling
thirteen bushels to the acre
Virgin Prairies the Best.
The best soil, according to Prof Wiley,
Is the virgin prairie earth, never touched
by plow or harrow; that has lain COW
cred by grass since the beginning. 1t is
to be found in the west, in Illinois, Iowa
and the states nearby, where the earth is
particularly rich in available nitrogen and
organic matter that furnish plenty of food
for leguminous plants. 1t is generally dark
or black in color. and. nowadays, but little
of it is to be found The sample of District
soil, gathered in the DEPARTMENTS
grounds, is de~"ribed by Prof Wiley as
about the poo = t of the poor. He says
that the soil mere has been cultivated for
over 100 years and never properly fertil-
lied or treated.
The base of the Districts SOIL" said he,
is very fertile and, If scientifically treat
ed. it would be very productive; in fact
as good as the best Now, there is too
much clay and it is too compact"
Quality of District Soil.
District soil grows a poor quality and
quantity of beans and buckwheat. and
seems bt tier suited to oats. The Maryland
earth was taken from College station.
A good soil will produce anything. The
character of the vegetation depends almost
wholly upon the climate. In the south
cotton and cane flourish and In the north
the cereals are most grown. There are
certain crops, however, like potatoes, that
grow better in sandy soil, not always to
be found in every part of the country But
the real character of the product depends
upon the climate.
After a harvest among the pots, the soil
in them is turned out, dried, mixed, again
potted. and another or rotation crop
started.
In connection with the chemical and
physical analyses of the soil and the vege-
ia ation experiments, each sample of soil is
examined with reference to the number,
kind and vitality of the micro-crganisms 1t
contains which are useful or harmful to
growing crops.
Evening star., 1898-10-29
RECEPTION TO MRS. SMITH.
Young Ladies Honor New President t
of w. &. II. u,


A reception was given by the Young Wo-
mans Branch of the w. c. I. U. to their
retiring president, Mrs. Clinton Smith, in
the parors of the First Congregational
Church, at 10th and G streets, last evening.
Having been elected president of the Dis
trict Union, Mrs. Smith necessarily re-
signs the leadership of the young women.
Mrs. Grace Morris takes her place.
The parlors were decorated with palms
and ferns. The receiving party consisted
of Mrs. Clinton Smith, the retiring presi-
dent; Miss Grace Morris, the incoming pres
ident; Miss Mary Drown, president of Yer
mont Avenue Y; Miss Mary V. Beckham
and Miss Matte Brown of Georgetown Y
Mrs. Clayton E. Emig of headquarters Y
Miss Grace Ross of First Congregational
Y, Mrs. b. l.. Nevius of NJ. B. Platt Y and
La France roses. Miss Matte Wanstai
made the introductions.
There was a program consisting of music
and Rotations. Miss Augusta Swan gave
violin solo, Miss Irma Gala han and Miss
Mabel Clanin sang. Miss Grace Ross re-
cited; Miss Ross also presented, in behalf
OF the local unions, to their retiring pres
ident, cluster of chrysanthemums and
ferns. Mrs. Smith made a speech of ac-
ceptance.
In the large gathering were: Mrs s. NJ.
w. c. T. u; Mrs. s. D. La Fetra, past
president; Mr.. James L. Ewin, president
of the Anti-Saloon League: Mrs Belva
Lockwood, Mrs. Voorhs. Mrs. Gist and
others prominent in local circles The ta-
bles were pretttly decorated.
Evening star., 1898-10-29

also indirect bounties in the case of OIL
products, cacao, etc.
In d communication from Tokyo Minister
Buck says that a bounty of 10000 yen
ts34 500 is to be granted annually for seven
years, beginning April l, 1897, to extend
the markets for prepared tea. or this
subsidy 81 200 yen (S30.47O Is to be devoted
to opening markets in North America and
Canada, and $4,000 yen ($S.964) to establish
agencies in Chicago. New York, Canada,
etc.
Minister Breckenridge of St Petersburg
says:
There exists at the present time no egis-
lative enactment instituting bounties on
exports. However, merchandise subject to
excise duty is free of this tax if destined
for export, the excise being tax on in
ternal consumption exclusively. The i'm
perial government also reimburses export
ers of cotton products the customs duties
paid the materials employed in their
MANUFACTURED.
Minister Ferguson reporto / from Stock
holm that the tax on the manufacture of
whisky in Sweden is refunded when it Is
exported TO foreign countries or to Norway.
He gives a list of articles manufactured in
whole or in part from imported raw ma
terials, on which drawbacks are allowed
when the manufactured articles are ex-
ported, as follows: Chocolate, candy, bread,
tobacco cotton and wooden yarn, cotton
and linen cloth and articles thereof. In
Norway, also, the manufacturer of whisky
exported.
Minister Buchanan writes from Buenos
Ayres that no bounty is paid by the Argen-
tine Republic upon any exported article
other than sugar.
Consul O'Hara of San Juan del Norte,
Nicaragua. notes the esta blshrnent Of an
export tax of 81 gold per ounce on gold
ingots, and 81 per ounce on gold dust.
Minister Storer writes from Trussels that
the Belgium government grants no bounty,
dlrect or Indirect, on exported articles.
unless the peculiar legislation on sugar ex-
ports can properly come under that head
DT. John B. TerreS, charge q affaires at
Port au Prince, reports that there are no
bounties or grants on any class of mer-
chandise exported from Haiti, except on
sugar: but there have been no exports of
sugar for several years, the small quantity
produced being consumed in the country.
Minister Newell at The Hague says that
the fiscal legislation of the Netherlands
does not permit the according of bounties
or grants other than to raw and refined
sugars
According to Consul Tucker, France has
a complex system of bounties on sugar, in
virtue of the law of 1884. modified by that
or 1856. The law affords the opportunity
to sugar manufacturers of France to gain
all they can In quantity of sugar turned
out in excess of that on which duties are
paid. II is clear, he says. that IT, by per-
fecting machinery and improving the apri-
cultural methods, the sugar manufacturers
and beet growers get the maximum Yield of
sugar. the mere that is obtained tho larger
Is the quantity escaping the stipulated
duty
In the following named countries no houn-
ty, direct or indirect, Is granted any ella ss
of merchandise exported to the United
States or other countries: Barbados. Brit
tsh Honduras, Chile, China Colombia, Ecua.
Uruguay, Peru. Switzerland, Turkey and
Venezuela.
Evening star., 1898-10-29
Railway Company Defended.

| To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
In your issue of 10Th / noticed an article
entitled "Hardships of Railway EN-
| ployes, which. from its context, seems to
be aimed exclusively at the Georgetown
and Tenleytown Railway Company.
Being a resident On the read. and a pa
tron Of the line L have becc me well ac-
quainted with many OF the men, and I'm
justice to the management must say that
my observations have led me to a much
different view to that of your contributor
Justice.
Any one having closely followed the vari-
Gus changes that have occurred in the
operation Of the road could not helm bur
observe that the cars run on better sch.d-
ule and that the men are neater in appear
ance and show far better discipline. How
ever, to quote your contributor Justice. he
says: There is state of discomfort
amongst the men," This state seems ac-
cording to his view. TO be mainly caused
by the fact that the men are not allowed
time TO eat on the cars, but must eat at
the barn during a period of twenty min
utes furnished by relief crew, and for
this relief the sum of cents is deduct
ed from their full days pay to compen-
safe the relieving crew. Now, in this critf-
cism Justice seems to be somewhat astray.
In the first place. 1 have failed to notice
this discomfort, except in one or two men,
who would not be satisfied If they had their
meals and time to eat them furnished
gratis. Then, too. he has forgotten that
the men were formerly constantly COM
planning that they did not have time TO eat
with any satisfaction, whereas now they
can go into the barn and have twenty min
utes in which to eat il peace. AS to what
he calls the loss of cents per diem, he
does net seem to be aware that the men
who run In the morning once or twice a
week relieve those who run in the even
ing, and vice versa. thus being fully
compensated for what time eating their
meals may have cost them.
He also says the mems pay is quite
small. 1 understand they receive 10 cents
per hour, or s135 per diem, which Justice
will find is about the rate paid by most
reads in the District. On some of the other
roads the men earn more in a day from
the simple reason that they work longer
hours. have also heard that 1t was the
men themselves who asked for the nine
hour plan III preference to working longer
hours with shift between.
He also thinks the men should be al
lowed transportation. This is allowed to
and from work, and l cannot see that they
should expect more, as men In other voca-
tions do not expect even this, let alone
time in which to eat.
AS to severity of rules, ] have not heard
of any which work undue hardships. Rules
are made to be observed and not broken,
otherwise the discipline becomes slack.
Even in the small matter of eating on the
cars, a man canno- eat and give his full at
tention TO the running of a car. A man
may be eating, his trolley wheel leave the
wire and, before he could get to it, either
the overhead work or pole be so injured
that the car would have to be detained
until pushed in or damage repaired thus
causing car load of people to be de-
layed for the convenience of one.
AN OBSERVING PATRON.
October &c 1898.
Evening star., 1898-10-29

ported merchandise which has received a
bounty from the country of production. in
structions were sent to consular and diplo-
matte officers in various foreign countries
requesting them to furnish information as
to the bounties granted by the several gov
ernments for the guidance OF the customs
ofncers OF the Treasury Department.
Numerous replies have been received and
referred to the Secretary of the Treasury
for his action.
Ambassador White states that there are
no export duties In Germany. Sugar is the
only article upon which direct export boun-
ty is paid. In the case of spirits CBrann,-
wein). there is an indirect bounty. in thai
the internal revenue tax is remitted upon
spirits which are exported. The ambassa-
dor SAYS that he understands there are
Evening star., 1898-10-29
First Maryland Volunteers.

The 1st Maryland Volunteers, which con-
tains many young men from the District
and Montgomery county, has returned to
Camp Meade, after participating in the
Philadelphia jubilee exercises.
The following applications for discharges
have been returned to Camp Meade from
Washington indorsed "disapproved:" Cor
poral Dean, Private Pates Company E;
Corporal Franklin and Prvates Kean,
Logue and Shirer Company c; Private ST.
erben, Company d; Private Ross, Company
x; Private Lewis, Company B; Corporal
Topkins and Privates Hopkins and Smith,
Company G.
ington on its way south about November 10
Corporal Herbert Berger of Company X
was sent to his home in LIE Droit Park ill
with malarial fever about two weeks ago,
but has greatly improved
Evening star., 1898-10-29
The Sowing season.

AS to planting, two pets are filed with
the same sample soil. III April one pot is
planted with oats and the other with beans.
They are harvested in. July. The buck
wheat follows them, and Is harvested along
about October. The supply of filtered wa
ter varies according to the need Of the soil.
LII the earth Is very rich the plant grows
rapidly, and as the water escapes through
the leaves more of it Is required than when
Evening star., 1898-10-29
DEGREES Of Divorce Granted.

Judge Cox in Equity Court No. I, today
signed a decree granting Susan E. Phillips
divorce from Joseph Phillips. Extreme
cruelty and wiIful desertion are stated as
the grounds for granting the separation.
A divocce was also granted today by
Judge Cox to Charlotte Stewart. dissolving
the bonds o. matrimony existing between
her and James Stewart. In her petition
Mrs. Stewart alleged cruel treatment and
Immoral conduct on the part of her hus-
bard.
Evening star., 1898-10-29
FICKI ID AUTUMN DAYS.
No Danger in Them if Warmers Safe Cure
is Used

a a Of in
action Of the kidneys
grinding
Safe
w. Clyde. Ohio, writes:
bed
I hadb o a
had aiken themI OF twoc
atism
probably
In a s
a 8 a
lightning
hope kidneys and
renewed health Warmers Safe Cure
this after reading Mr. Lewis
Evening star., 1898-10-29

ih-isw' and friends, we will give The sophis-
tcal sneaks, and the grandose, toploftical
lehows, who think themselves safely be-
yond need of care for the ve;era9. tba for
getful gentlemen, a dose of VIVA. we ,,sal
10 give TO the JOhhnies and bris hwh.ac kars
namely, amazement ana defea:.
But We must always act together and
must nave but one motive. and that, the vel
rare OF the veteran, as said in this clause
foufth, irrespective Of politics or creed
ana as against him who is iniInical or even
iHdltferent to the interests Of the Union
pa'lie man OF the war OF the rebellion.
solicitude for the Order.
I am exceedingly anxious that this
order shall assume a position which VIII
give 1t strength to command attention to
the interests of its members. Otherwise.
L lave no desire to be general and COM
mander-in-chief.' which is a ra;hc- fine
name tor very severe and 9xactnS gen
efal agency. We are MOI playing solder.
ana take it that the purpose Of this order
Is something more than that a lo1 Of us
may be called generals and 'colonels
serious men have no time to play dolL If
we cannot be force, we cannot take cara
OF our comrades; and unless interest is
shown, We shall never be a force. Apathy
in camp is more disastrous than ne ci.4u,y
Apathy on the part Of an American citizen
VINO as such, is a part of the government
is dlshonest and contemplate, AS manifest
ing indifference to one of the greatest
trusts that can be reposed in man-raspon-
sibility for the welfare of his fellow citt-
zens. What then, shall be SAID of the sol
dler who is indifferent to the interests OF
his comrades?
w lille L am at the head of thus organiza-
ton. L am determined tha- We SHAH OBJ
serve military methods and have order and
precision in our ranks: that we shall haVe
a dehnlte purpose and that W. shall all
know what we are doing and for what we
are doing.
Let me request you in your own way.
TO give the substance Of this letter 10 as
many comrades as possiale."
Evening star., 1898-10-29
Wants Quickly Filled.

At this season, when so many are SEEK
ing situations, and, on the other hand. so
many seeking employees, it is of interest
to know that advertisements under the
classifications Wanted Help and Wanted
Situations are inserted in The Star at a
charge of is cents for fifteen words.
Evening star., 1898-10-29

John Burma. colored, pleaded guilty In
the Police Court today to a charge of
stealing a coat belonging to Susan Haw-
kins. The man was arrested by Policeman
Galway, who also recovered the coat
Judge KimbaIl imposed a penalty OF SO
or thirty days.
Evening star., 1898-10-29
FOREIGN EXPORT BOUNTlES
Information Furnished by Consular and Di-
plomatio Officers.
D"tn for Use in Executing the ProvI-
sions of the Act of July
-. 1897.

IN view OF the provisions of the United
states tarin act Of July "a. 1897, for the
assessment Of additional duties upon i'm