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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-29

her bill tonight, you see II she amt,
Becky says I-Sct down here by the
fire, do---and here you arel Well, all
is, wish there were more like you in
the world! Those shiftless McKies,
now--that little scamp Of Jot's been
In trying to get trusted again, but I've
struck! Iguess it's about time, too"
He got down his big book from the
high corner desk and spread it open on
the counter, turning the pages labori-
ously. Abel Tappan was his own book
keeper and had his own peculiar fash
ion OF Excepting" the great leather
covered book--a fashion that would
have first puzzled, then noored the dap
Ger, precise graduate of commercial
college. But 1t suflced for Abel Tap
pan very well.
"Forty-two, forty-three, forty-four,
forty-fve - Wyncoop; that's your
page" he said "And declare II Page
40 amt the McKie page, right across
from yours I'd forgot that. Twenty
nine-twenty-nine dollars and eighty
three cents. There you are, Mis- Wynn
coop! You better reckon 1t up yourself
and make sure it's all right, We're all
as liable to mistakes as the sparks that
fly upward"
He tilted up and down on his toes.
mildly inCredulous of any possible err.
ror in his reckoning, while Drusilla
Wyncoop went over the columns from
the top downward. Her lips chippered
audibly over the task.
eyes; that's just right, Abel, and I'm
only thankful it isn't any more. Lord
of libertyl who'd believe nutmegs an
pepper n salt would cost most $3O!"
Her eyes rested on Page 46, still lying
open on the counter, Her own page, OPP
posite, looked almost empty in COMPARE
son.
From top to bottom and from side to
side, Page 40 was full Of minute, I'M
steady words, traced with cramped
painstaking and flanked by a relentless
column Of figures.
What pageful!" she exclaimed
"You don't say the McKies owe the
whole of that? Land of liberty don't
see how they get wink Of sleep, and
New Year right on the verge, too! [
couldn't"
81 guess 1t don't keep them awake
any. ShiftIess folks can sleep with their
heads under water"
Mr. Tappan's voice, loud with scorn.
echoed back from the high rafters.
Mrs. Wyncoop shook her head re-
monstratingly, The words issued lit
tie twisted out of shape by the fat
shawl pin between her lips:
30, no, no, Abel; you shan't call them
shiftless. / don't know about jerome
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-29
The secret of Success.

No permanent rule can be laid down
by which to feed dairy cattle. No one
feed, no one way of feeding, or no one
amount of feed will suit all conditions
or all animals. The true secret Of sue
cess in the business lies in the ability
and ingenuity of the dairyman himself.
He must be capable of deciding what
feeds he can use and how he can use
them to produce the greatest possible
amount of his particular product
milk, etc.-of best quality and with
least expense. Unless he is in the bust
ness for fun, his profits will be his suc-
cess, and so he must work for that end.
Dakota Field and Farm.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-29
rhe snle of sktm Nfll..

It would be desirable to encourage
the sale of skim milk in towns as an
article of diet. ut furnishes supply
of cheap and wholesome food to those
needing it, and has been found to in
terfere little, if at all, with the regular
trade in whole milk" Its bulky char
acter compared with its value prevents
its economical transport. This diff
Guilty might be obviated by evaporat-
ing, or partly evapOrating, a portion of
the water, or partly condensing the
milk. In the interests of the poor
classes in towns, 1t is desirable to en-
courage the more general use of thlA
milk.-English Exchange.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-29
DELICIOUS NEW PEAR.
IL Is Called the Dempsey and Ii n
Combination of Bartlett and
DuchtsH d'AnBOuIeme.

II parentage should tell for anything
In the production Of new fruit one
would expect n combination of Bartlett
with Duchess d'Angouleme TO be
productive of good, and that for once
expectations were not In vain Is evil
denced in the very fine pear Dempsey,
specimens of which were received at
this Office from the holders of the stock
at Toronto. Coming in full condition
at season when the generality of good
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-29
Hints for Fruit Growers.

There are several things fruit pro-
ducers should resolve to do, viz; Grade
their fruits, wrap in paper the fine fruit,
evaporate the second grade and not
have any third grade, The southwest
should profit from the experience of
California and make the start. Fruit
put up in fancy packages will sell from
so cents to one. dollar per crate more
than that put up in the ordinary way,
and the highest price will not be for
the unwrapped fruit.-0ur Horticul-
tI,ral Visitor
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-29

forming the legs and end of the stool
are made of two by tours, about foot
long. The support for the bucket ard
the seat are made of inch boards. 1t is
well to put three-cornered blocks under
the seat and bucket boards as stays or
braces. The most restless COW cannot
upset a bucket on this stool.-Ameri-
can Agriculturist.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-29
1vihe riren FOR Roulernrdln.

1t is now misdemeanor for any per-
son to drive traffic wagon" on any
of the boulevards or parkways of Kan
sas City, unless such wagon, if drawn
by one horse, has tires three inches
wide, and four inches wide if drawn by
two or more horses. In order to allow
the delivery of goods, delivery wagons
may enter boulevard at the street
nearest their objective point, but must
leave it at the next street.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-29
FOR RESTLESS COWS.
A Milking Stool That VIII BE Found
Very Convenient In Handling
Nervous Animals.

The accompanying sketch is of a
milkstool that was found to be very
convenient in fly time or in milking
restless cows. The two upright pieces
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-29
Military Road for Cuba.

A military road is to be built around
Santiago and another is to run
straight through the city.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-29

;Ew.itN. w The wild Winds
FLe.e9dC~,SI~ rudely sweep;
When snow is on the meadow,
Where the violets lie asleep;
When outward. drifting, drifting,
The Old Year goes forlorn,
In the mystic hour OF midnight
The glad New Year Is born.
Last night watched In sadness,
The passing OF the year,
For Il bore from me record
That cost me many tear.
But gentle voice has whispered
That the past / must forget;
Nor waste this precious season
In useless. vain regret.
OF the coming OF the New Year
Fills my soul with thoughts sublime,
Precious seem the golden moments
Onward borne by heetlng tlmei
And a spirit stlrs within me,
Urging me to nobler strife,
with an earnest, brave endeavor,
For brighter, better life.
And with grateful heart and lowly,
thank the Power Supreme,
Who extends my days In mercy
That the past may redeem;
For His loving hand that keeps me,
For His voice that speaks to me,
For the opening of the New Year
Though Its close may not see.
--qracIa Southworth, In Western Rural
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-12-29

Getting Ready for New Years Day
Quizzer-What are you putting cot
ton in your ears for?
Wise-Don't want to be deafened by
the sound of broken pledges to-mor-
TOWN. Y. Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, May There has been a
general fall in pressure throughout the
Central valleys, the Northwest and the
north Pacific coast districts. An extern
sive area of high pressure still covers the
Northwest and extends eastward across
the Lake regions. low pressure prevailing
throughout the South, being lowest in
western Texas.
The weather is nearly clear on the
south Atlantic and Gulf coast and is also
clear in the upper Lake region and west
ward along the Canadian border. A broad
belt of clouds extends from the north At
lantic coast westward across the Central
valleys to the middle Plateau. There has
been a general rain fall throughout the
Central valleys and a continued fall of
snow on the middle Plateau.
For Thursday, cloudy weather is inol-
Gated in New England, threatening
weather and probably rain in the lower
Lake region and middle Atlantic states.
and continued rain in the Central valleys.
There will be a partial cloudiness on the
south Atlantic and Gulf coasts, probably
without rain. and similar conditions will
prevail in the upper Lake region. Fair
and warmer weather is indicated for the
far Northwest. x.>sAA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
NO WORD FROM DEWEY.

Washington. May A sensation
was caused throughout the city by the
news that came this morning of the
arrival of n vessel supposed to he the
dispatch boat McCulioch at Mrs bay.
40 miles from Hong Kong, the cable
terminus. The officials Immediately
fell into an air of expectancy, waiting
for some word from Admiral Dewey
that would not only confirm officially
the stirring news of the battle of Ma
Mia as reported by the press. but also
tell what happened since the cable was
Interrupted Up to the close of office
hours no word had come from Hong
Kong and the officials, who believe
that the McCulloch was really in Mrs
bay were put to devisng ingenious eX-
plantations of the delay in the receipt
of a cableeram. These touched upon
the II hours difference in time, tine
which had to be overcome by the mes
scnger and the slowness of cable com
munication. owing to the number of re-
laws on the enormously long circuit
from Hong Kong to New York.
Some of naval officers, however, who
contended that Admiral Dewey would
not have sent away his dispatch boat
until he had received the surrender OF
Manila, pointed out that if they were
right in that assumption 1T would not
be possible for the McCulloch to reach
Hong Kong before tomorrow morning.
Great interest is felt in the reported
return of the Spanish Cape Verde fleet
to CadiZ. but while admitting the pos
sibility of the fast vessels of the Span
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SPAIN ALREADY WHIPPED.
And Now Faces the Dreary Prospect
of a Long Civil War.

London. May 5.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Daily Telegraph says:
Those who are best informed as to the
government view allege that if the
Spanish arms suffer another reverse
like that at Cavite. the government
would informally request the great
the Lest possible terms of peace.
Many Liberals consider that Spain
having maintained her honor and JUS
titled her chivalIy, can now afford to
yield to superior force; but it is doubt
full whether public opinion would APP
prove this line Of action.
Il am assured that the government
would be content to cede Cuba to tn >
United States, but would not pay in
demnity, because unable Well in
formed politicians here regard the war
as practically terminated and that
toward the end of May it will become
history What will follow, however, it
is difficult to foresee. All the elements
of a long civil war in Spain are, I'M
fortunately becoming visible.
THE government and the Liberal
party are popularity hated as being re-
sponsible for the war. The Republic
cans possess no durable chance of sue
CONTINUED ON page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05

! UoWer House of the Cortes). There
| was a repetition OF the great crowds
| of yesterday. the police and Civic
1 Guards, besides the secret police,
mingling with the people.
! The galleries of the House were
I packed and many ladies We're present.
Several prominent senators occupied
seats beside deputies on the floor Of
the chamber
Senior Reverter, minister of finance
in the Canovas ministry and the hero
Of the ex-communication incident Of
last autumn, defended the memory and
policy Of Senior Canovas
Senor Canalejas. editor of FL Heraldo,
replying, dWelt upon the weakness
and vacillation of the government of
ness
The principal speech was delivered
by Senior Romero Robledo. former
minister of justice and leader of the
Weylerite faction, who maintained
that America fostered the Cuban re-
bcIlion and meant war from the com
mencement.'
Senior Moret's policy autonomy he
characterized as a farce and as abso-
lutely erroneous. AS for the Cubans,
he declared that they did not desire
autonomy and as for the rebels that
they never intended to accept it, The
present conflict" he continued. proves
the real intentions of the Yankees
Spain must now face her international
enemy and she should not waste q
single peseta to give the Cubans au-
tonomy which would be one step to-
dependence. The war requires the
energy of all classes to defend the King
and the fatherland."
In the course of the debate a formal
promise was made on behalf of the
old Conservatives to support the gov
eminent while the present situation
continues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
clENFUEGOS BOMBARDED.

New York, May "a Key West spec
been bombarded. Not only did the
Marblehead silence the batteries of the
town on April 20. but sheled the town
itself, playing havoc with the buildings
and driving thousands of the inhabi-
tants to the interior. The shooting at
the forts was at 1000 yards. AS soon
as the forts We're disabled Capt. Nc
Gala ordered that the 5-nch guns be
given an elevation to reach the 5000
yards. Firing began with the star
board batteries. followed by the port
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS.

1t is believed at Madrid that Com
modore Dewey has lifted the Ma
Mia cable. but has not been able To
use it.
British consulate at Santiago de
Cuba attacked by Spanish mob.
Consul Ramsdon kills a Spaniard
and lodged in Jail. British ship
Pearl is in harbor ard the Pallas
and Alert are now on the way.
All the nominations for major
generals were confirmed by the Sen
ate, Wednesday. in executive
session.
Spanish spy caught on the st.
Paul at Cramps ship yard. Thor
ough investigation being made.
Another party leaves Key West
for Cuba to establish communica-
tons with the insurgents.
The Oregon and Marietta sail
north from Rio. The Nictheroy
will be close behind.
In striking speech in the Span
ish Parliament. Wednesday, Ro-
nero, leader of the Weylerites, said
Cuban autonomy was a farce and
called on all classes Of Spaniards to
defend the King and fatherland
against Spain s international enemy.
The Associated Press learns chat
Emperor William ard Emperor
Nicholas are very much disturbed
as to the ultimate destiny of the
PHILIPPINES and that some sort of
immediate intervention is extreme
~ probable
Provincial outbreaks in Spain are
assuming alarming proportions.
The tro0ns have been compelled to
fire in self Defence Owing to
outbreaks the province OF tViedo
has been proclaimed in state Of
siege.
Nearly 1900 Cubans have already
enlisted in the United States army
and are being sent to TAMPA. from
whence they will go with the in
vading forces to Cuba.
Reported return of the cape
Verde fleet to Cadiz is regarded
with suspicion.
Navy department rushing i'm
nlence stores of supplies and am
nunition to Manila for Com.
Dewey.
A Madrid special to London
saws the Cortes will prohibit the ex-
portation of corn, flour, rye, maize
and potatoes. and will also suppress
the import duty on them. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
OUTBREAKS IN SPAIN.

Madrid, May -Eoon.-The out
breaks in the provinces are assuming
alarming proportions. This is espcci-
ally the case in the province of Gijon,
on the bay of Biscay. where the troops
have been compelled to fire on the rio
tiers in self-defence. The latest news
been ordered out.
At Talavera de Ia Royna, ore Of the
Jesuit religious houses has been burned.
It is asserted here that the riots arise
from hunger rather than from political
motives.
The enob captured "A carloads of -four.
All Valencia is in a state Of seige. At
Catalan the rioters captured the mayor
ana town councillors and demanded 4
ransom. On the mayor protesting. he
was shot through the leg after which
the gendarmerie dispersed the mob.
In the town of Aguilan. in the PROV
ince of Murcia, mob. mostly composed
OF women, burned the storehouses and
offices.
A dispatch from Talavera, CTalavera
De La Reynal. about 81 miles north
from Toledo announces that rioters
tere have committed disorders. They
attacked and seized the railroad sta
tion burned the cars and then set fire
to several private houses and cafe.
After that the rioters tried to break
in the prison and release the convicts.
The Civil Guards prevented them from
releasing the prisoners. Many per-
sons were arrested.
owing to the threatening attitude Of
the population of various towns, the
authorities have proclaimed martial
law in the province of Valencia.
Riots have occurred al Caceres, but
they are said to have been suppressed
by the sendarmes.
The miners around Oviedo capital Of
the province of that name, have struck
work and disorders are feared. Rein
forcement of troops have been hurried
to Oveido.
\ renewal of the rioting at Gijon, the
fortified seaport Of Oviedo, on the bay
of Biscay, is feared and state of seige
has been declared there
The fiSherWomen are taking the most
active part in the disturbances, which
are due to the DEAFNESS of provisions
and the oppression of the people to the
octroi-taX.
All the bread at Gijon is baked at the
depots, as the rioters are
to pillage the regular bak
cries. All the stores are closed and |
business is about suspended. |
The fsherwomen who broke out
against the Octroidues at Gijon receiv
ID the most determined assistance from
he tobacco girls. Together they sack
I'd several bakeries and burned all the
Dctroi offices, with all the papers be
onging to the foreign ships loading III
he harbor. The civic guard was hot!y
stoned at the prison and the mob
marched off with the iron bars of the
Jail.
When the troops appeared they We're
hotly stoned, replying with volley
rom their guns, Wounding many. The
mob then attacked the government
buildings and smashed in the windows.
The troops again fired, this time from
he balconies. and wounded many; but
he women kent on throwing stones
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
The Domestic Bakery

Hot rolls and biscuit at 113O A. M.
Cream cakes one cent each on Saturday.
+. NJ. HAYES G. SON.
mario eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
ADMIRAL SIMPSONS PLAN.
Will Seize Porto Rico and Then Go Out and
Whip Spanish Fleet.

London. May 5.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Key West, sent by
way Of Tampa, in order to escape CEN
sorship. asserts of positive knowl-
edge that Rear Admiral SIMPSONS
fleet will steam at full speed to Porto
Rico, either to destroy or to cut off the
coaling station as a naval base before
the Spanish squadron arrives and thea
CONTINUED on page ~
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! cry from guard number SIX was giVer
after he had given the sharp command
Of Halt" accompanied by the lower
ing Of his muskct to the elevation OF
10 degrees, 50 that it just tickled tbs
end Of the reporters nose Now THEN
bayonets are not at all sharp, but they
are dangerous playthings. especially
when they are in the hands of a Com
rany T man. So the knight of the pen
Gil stopped. He had been walking along
with the confidence of a general, think
ing that the pass signed by the camp
commander and presented to him by
| the adjutant general, was all suti-
| have changed since war has been de-
| clared. They are not now playing
| soldier. 1t is the real practice. and peo-
pie do not pass or repass the lines as
they used to during muster.
This member 81 Comnany + must
have had d great grud9e against the
reporter. for giving him such scare
as he saw plainly the pass held in the
scribes right hand.
Twice the call for the corporal was
repeated. and soon u came Corporal
German. who could not be bribed into
letting the journal pass in that place,
which was in the regular street from
headquarters to the camp. but nothing
was to be done but march around the
corner. to Post Number !. For once the
power of the press wasn't in it, in fact
it doesn't count in camp at all except
with the gentlemanly officers. to whom
all thanks are due.
The march around the corner of the
guard lines was begun, the reporter
marching beside the corporal who
marched in a soldierly manner IT vas
dreadful hunliliating, terribly so, but
it was the fortune of war,and the press
representative had to submit to it.
AS the corner was turned the corporal
cut across lots, and in attempting to
follow the war correspondent was met
with q bayonet. and an order to march
out. around the guard lines. They are
terribly careless with these bayonets,
and it is enough to give one nel yous
prostration to have to cross the guard
line.
At post number one, the corporaTs
face relaxed as he gentlcmanly like
said: You are at liberty to cross the
line" After that you are the guest of
the camp, but unless ones eyes are
kept open. he is constantly in danger
of breaking some rule, but above all
things. reader. if you attempt to enter
the camp, even if you have a pass, and
without it you can't enter. go to Post
/, or YOU will be sorry.
Early Wednesday morning, the I'd
Regiment Band was sent to the
Continued on page 81
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Boston Forecast.

Boston, May 4.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Thursday:
Generally cloudy weather and occa-
cional light showers may occur; sowly
rising temperature; light variable
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
Admiral SIMPSONS Plan Said Be the Seizure Of Porto Rico
and humiliation Of the Cape Verde Spanish Fleet
Camp Powers Has Another Hard Days Workgd Examinations
for Vounteers--Provost Guard Has Busy Night

Generally expected at Fort Mon
roe that Flying Squadron will put
to sea within "a hours. Destination
unknown.
Consul Williams report from Ma
Mia shows that Philippines do more
business with United States than
with all other countries
Again the Spanish Cortes is the
scene of bitter denunciation Of gov
ernment's Cuban and war policy.
Spanish army Disguised With in
competency of government. Will
follow leaders of an uprising.
Spanish soldiers captured on the
Argonauta to be confined at Fort
Mcpherson, Atlanta. Ga, till ex
changed or forgiven.
Said that Admiral Sampson Will
seize Porto Rico and then steam
out to meet the Cape Verde fleet.
4 special dispatch from Madrid
to cede Cuba to America but
would not pay an indemnity, be
cause she is unable.
A special dispatch from Madrid
says ali the elements of long civil
war exists in Spain. The Conser-
natives and Carlists are the great
parties of The future. Some Conser-
vatives gravitate toward Carlism.
Havana's food supply is failing.
Already commands enormous prices
Soldiers Selling all visible supplies.
Suffering has commenced.
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MORE CLOUDY WEATHER.

Washington, May 4.-For New England
and eastern New York: Cloudy weather:
winds becoming northery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
AT CAMP POWERS.

OR POR AL
of III" guard,
number six
was the greet
ing that the
Journal re-
porterreceiv-
ed. Wednes-
day morning,
as he APP
preached the
guard line
about Camp
Powers. This
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IN THE coRTEs.
The WeyIerites Again Denounce Governments
Cuban and War Policy.

Madrid, May 4.-Public attention
centered again, today, in the Congress