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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
LETTER FROM DEWEY.
Consoles Mrs. Moss for the Death of Her
Husband, Killed at Malate.

Greensburg, Pa, December 2.-The fol-
lowing is letter received from Admiral
Dewey by Mrs. Moss, of Mount Pleasant,
whose husband, Jesse Moss, was killed in
the battle of Malate, July 81:
Olympia, Flagship,
Manila. October %, 1898.
"My Dear Mrs. Noss:--I wish to express
to you my deepest sympathy. 1t must
lessen your sorrow somewhat to know that
your young husband fell lighting bravely
for his country, the noblest death a man
can know From the Olympia 1 watched
the fight that fearful night and wondered
how many American homes would be sad
dened by the martyrdom suffered by our
brave men, and my sympathy went .out to
each and every one OF them.
"Your loss has been sadder than the 9TH
ers, and am unable to express the sorrow
1 feel for you. Tears came to my eyes as
1 read the sad story Of the father who
never saw his child and then the loss of all
that was left to the brave mother. 1t is
hard some times to believe. but our Heav-
emily Father, in His infinite goodness al-
ways does things for the best, and some
day father. mother and daughter will be
Joined. never iS be parted.
"With my tenderest sympathy. believe
me your sincere friend,
GEORGE DEWEY"
The daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Moss was
named for Admiral Dewey. r
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

Oil and Gas Stoves at Cost.
Ala. Gas Fixt. G. Plmb Co.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
Commercial Advantages

London, December 3.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Daily News says:
"It is officially announced that the Span
sh peace commissioners have secured a
concession granting Spain commercial ad-
vantages in the Philippines for ten years.
An effort will be made to secure similar
concession in the Antilles
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
WAS fiilIett Arrested ?

Mexico City, December 2.-Nothing ID
known in this city of the reported arrest In
chihuahua of Gillett, the missing Kansas
cattle king 1t is said at the American le-
cation that nothing has been heard In the
matter and that Gillett could not be ar
rested unless It had been fully recorded.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
Executed for Murder

Helena, Ark, December 2.-Charles Mum,
a negro, was hanged here today. He was
convicted of the murder of Frank DuBarry,
a white farmer. On October s DuBarry
was murdered. his brains being beaten out
with a club. After robbing the house,
Mum saturated DuBarry's clothing with
coal oil and set them on fire. The house
was destroyed and the body consumed in
the flames.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
NO PROGRESS MADE.
Yesterdays Joint Session Witnessed No Ad-
vance In Peace Negotiations.

Paris, December 2-The joint session OF
the peace commission today lasted two
hours. No real progress was made. The
Epaniards are awaiting Instructions
spain's proposition for commercial priv
ilsges In the West Indies was not settled
and was scarcely considered today.
The Americans have also asked for In
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
Hanging in Texas

Houston, Tex, December 2-Jim King, q
negro, was hanged at Wharton today for
the murder of his mistress, Lucinda Wade,
in April last. The killing was very cold
blooded. King expressed himself as repent
ant of his deed and as riligious believer.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03

cerned and the states lying west of it, ex-
cept Oregon, they will cast their votes sol
idly for the candidate who may be nomi-
mated by that party in 1900 upon such a
PLATFORM"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-03
UNDER WOOD WILL
SUPPORT BAILEY
Is Under Promise to Aid the Gentleman
From Texas.
Mr.. Bailey Is CONFIDENT
Says He Has Enough Votes Pledged to
Secure His Nomination.
LOBBY AGAINST CANAL SCHEME
Backed by Coils P. Huntington Pow
erful War Will be Waged Against
Construction of Waterway
Across Nicarauga.
LOBBY AGAINST CANAL SCHEME

Washington. December 2.-(Special)-
Representative Oscar Underwood is the
first of the Alabama delegation to arrive
prior to the reconvening of congress.
Considerable surprise was expressed here
today when Mr.. Underwood declared that
he would support Mr.. Bailey for minority
leadership of the Fifty-sixth congress
against Mr.. Bankhead. Mr.. Underwood
says he is under promise to Mr.. Bailey
and will therefore feel bound to him.
Mr. Bailey is here and he and the Bir-
mingham congressman had a conference
this afternoon. Mr.. Bailey Is greatly
pleased at the action of Mr.. Underwood
and should fortune ever throw the mantle
of Reed upon him. Underwood will fare well
in the organization of the committees.
Mr. Bailey refused to discuss the con-
spracy, as he calls it, to defeat him for
the speakership nomination beyond declar-
ing that he has enough votes promised him
to elect him over any combination.
Enemies of the Canal.
The Nicaraguan canal enemies are lining
up here rapidly The matter will be
brought up In congress Immediately upon
its reconvening. Delegations from Nicara-
qua and Panama are here with the
avowed purpose to fight it, claiming that it
can only be made non-political by being
built by private parties. Back of these
delegations stand C. p. Huntington, who is
the real opponent of the bill. The canal, If
built. will greatly injure the Pacific rail-
roads and the ports of the western slope.
When the bill comes up 1t will find one of
the most formidable lobbies which has
ever been in Washington ready to strike
at it.
Already at Work.
The lobby has already begun it's work.
From the most unexpected quarters come
statements that no war ship could ever use
the canal in times of war as any spy could
wreck the waterway without danger to any
one and least of all to himself. Members
of the lobby make the boast that If the
canal had been built the Oregon would not
have been allowed to enter 1t.
Commodore Crownenshield, the head of
the bureau of navigation, says that this is
false and that il the canal had been built
the Oregon would have come through and
he believes without danger, as other ships
will do in the future, II the canal is con-
structed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24

gathering thickiy them, that Fin Strait was comfortably seated in the little unprotected house, protecting from all corners the neat little widow
 'But l be going he said for the tenth time: Its getting and the deeper minute
 'Yes, MT Strait"
 T thinking you must be lonely here since you know"
 The widows eyes ceased to twinkle, and wnked away tear
 Tt Is lonely MT. Strait" she answered him.
 Its lonely up at the post, Fin, and rubbed the crossed brass his hat with sudden fury
 But can't live at the post MT. Strait" she an- swered and middle of the floor thoughtfuly playing with her marriage The farrier looked at her timdly tenderly.
 sit down, Mrs Ben,' he cried desperately "If you can't find chair, sit down here
 And he pulled the widow his knee
 "Oh. MT. Strait!' said Mrs. Bell, but resisted gently
 twill you come live the post my wife?' the farrer whispered the wicked widow conscious of offer from the her played with the farTier.
 "Oh, MT. Strait" she said, you soldiers at the post all say the thing, and you itnot one"
 At that there modest at the door, and the
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24

8. There will be no special forma- tion for this purpose, but vessels will, at early dawn, carefully adjust their positions and blockading dis tances of three miles, and go quietly to general quarters, the men having been called early enough to have had their early coffee. The New York and the New Orleans will exchange blockading positions.
 1. When signal IS is made vessels will move toward the harbor en- trance at a speed of five knots. Ar rived at a distance of 5000 yards each ship will stop and turn to pre- sent her broadside, the New York, New Orleans, Oregon and Iowa, turn ing with port helm, and the Brook lyn, Texas and the Massachusetts with starboard helm. This stopping and turning will be done without signal, but all vessels should en- deavor to arrive on the firing line at the same moment. After turnin1 2 distance should be closed to 400 yards, using the engines again if needed. The vessels will retain tie positions thus taken as nearly as possible, moving in closer if neces- sary in order to see their targets and render their fire effective.
 5. On signal from the commander in-chief all vessels will open fire, or fire will be opened in case the enemy begins.
 6. Bearings will be taken care fully and distances obtained with al practicable accuracy.
 2. The Vixen will take position inshore on the western side and the Scorpion on the eastern side and look out for the musketry fire from shore. They will be slightly outside the flank ship and where they can en- filade any infantry fire directed upon the ships.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24

U. s. s. Scorpion, Off Santiago de Cuba,
 June 23 1898. T HE main features of the news
 herein contained may be old to
 you by the time this arrives, but
 the newspaper reports are inac-
 curate and this has at least the
 merit of being an eyewitness ac- count
 Our fleet has bombarded the defenses of this place three times since the blockade was established. These bonn bardments took place on the 9th, 16th and 22d of June. The first Con the 6th) occurred before our arrival on the Scorpion; but this vessel took part in both of the others.
 The blockading fleet is arranged as shown in the accompanying diagram, copied from Admiral Sampson's order. The outer circle, with Fort Morro as a center, has a radius of about six miles by day and four miles at night. At night the battle-ships Iowa, Ore gon and Massachusetts take turns in keeping a searchlight turned on the entrance, while the Brooklyn, New York and New Orleans constantly sweep the shore on each side of the en- trance, so that the eneiny's vessels could not possibly get out without be- ing seen.
 
 received the following order:
 ORDER OF BATTLE.
 U. s. Flagship New York,
 Santiago de Cuba, Cuba,
 June 15, 1898. l. An examination indicates that the Spaniards have been adding to the defenses to the east and west of the entrance. Apparently there are mounted on the left of the western battery two ships guns and on the right hand of the same battery two or three old guns. On the eastern battery, to the right of the light house, arg mounted three old guns, and possibly several smaller rapid fire guns.
 9. The squadron will be prepared tomorrow morning at early daylight to shell both of these batteries
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24

Nat yit!" exclaimed Healy throwing out restrain ing Mrs Bell began 10 tear the envelope Nat h. repeated tendery. "Whin I'm gone, Mrs. Bell fts-it's-aLa matther business me dear.''
 Business, corporal?'
 "II be tonight Lit 1t be the roight wan swate Mrs Bell
 .Oh MT. Healy" the widow murInured and blushed Heay caught his and her hearty kiss
 "Oh oh. MT. Healy,' she cried, and blushed again.
 Lit roight wan, swate Mrs. Bell, the cor poral repeated and
 The farrier, being privileged character excused from tattoo roca Therefore there was nothing to hl after retreat from locking his door in the troop stables and speeding through slight fall of pleasure bent So 1t happened while corp Heay was standing stifly attention along with his troop answering the at tattoo, with the
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24

8. The fire will be deliberate, and, after the batteries are silenced, will be carefully directed to their destruc- tion. Ammunition will not be thrown away. Careful instructions will be given to gun captains not to fire un- less they can see their mark, which, in this case, will be the enemy's guns.
 9. The Vesuvius and the Porter will remain on the east side, out of range of the batteries.
 10. At signal 19 the vessels will resume their day blockading sta tions. Very respectfully,
 W. T. SAMPSON, Rear Admiral United States Navy,
 Commander-in-C Chief United States
 Naval Force, North Atlantic Sta
 tion.
 At daylight of the 16th the ships moved in toward the batteries as di- rected, and immediately opened fire The batteries on shore replied prompt ly and rapidly for perhaps half an hour, then gradually ceased firing The scene during the battle was grand be- yond description. We, on the Scor- pion, fired 25S rounds. No one was hurt on our side. The Spaniards seem to be very poor gunners. How much harm we did to them could not be ascertained, but our firing was excel lent and l feel sure we did considera- ble damage.
 We have established a base, as you may be aware, at Guantanamo, on the Cuban coast, about thirty five miles eastward of Santiago. This place was captured by GOO marines, assisted by several of our ships It is beautiful little bay well protected from the sea. Some such place was absolutely neces- sary for coaling and watering our ships, as this cannot well be done at sea, except under very favorable con ditions.
 On the 18th the long looked for army arrived, about 1000 men, in thirty-six transports, conveyed by the battle-ship Indiana and some twenty-five gun
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24

Small very neat and very unprotected Healy paused fifty yards from drew long breath blew 1t out out again with with were Indian outpost Yet when he he reached re @ M it. feebIed to a iickerng pink little and unprotected looking as her house, opened the door
 "Oh MT Healy" said she, T hardly expected-I am glad to you Won't you come in? What has brought you into the again today?
 ''Aw Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Bell said Healy; gallantly what wud afther brngn' me but st soight O thim swate oyes?" . ,,. with ouicker twinkle of those dangerous eyes. You people at post all the same thing and none of what you say, not one."
 ''Who--who-who's been darin' to say that same thing?" cried Healy in angry surprise
 Mrs. Bell laughed gleefully.
 Come corporal, she said. do you think I'd tell you who said anything at al and have you eating
 'Begab an can't jist yet, Mrs Bell" Healy yal an Bell swate Mrs. Bell I'm askin yez look at this bit writin'"
 Oh cried the widow, suddenly animated. Do tell invite the post? Are the soldiers going give another danceTe
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24

The corporal found his voice first
 Mrs. Bell" he said with a noarse VolceS yez. business I'm afther haVn Wld Farrer Will out?' He shot the last angriy at his old friend, and as quickly as the reached his Fin took step Healy turned to the widow and bowed with sth
 fIl be likely in town tomorrow" said he, Ion the matther av the business betwixt us.
 the farrer faced the widow. |. Mrs Bell" said he, 'to-morroW I'll seek an answer u question" .o,o a.,s trembling. ,r r.4,
 They swiftly gone however, the farr1er closing behind him. and the widow sat down. no htte frightened at sudden mutual wrath.
 'fThe two silly old things. she murmured To go and fight one's Just nice as the other
 
 ceased falling and the air was colder as soldiers strode away from the little house up the to the grim silence minutes tealy his chin sticking out his thin lips rgidy tight marched on blndy, cenchng and unclenching ms great pony hands the corporals Fin followed but he after the first few yards, far conquered his passion attempt nonchalance He forced himself to
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24

widow jumped to open It is probable that she knew who was the twinkle of her betrayed love of evnced surprise at seeing Corp Healy standing in the snow She threw the door wide
 Why, MT Heay," said she, 'to think you'd come through all that snowfor the second tie to-day oo
 If had showed baynts and sabers, me darlint," cried Healy, entering, "I'd have for the-'
 He finish the sentence. He his old friend Fin and the corporaIs face turned red and white ana darkly purple in quick succession
 Flow funny, nowi" the widow cried, here's you two folks post call the brethren you're so thick and such old friends and you've never met at my house before. How funny"
 So she chattcred while her lips yet red with honest Fins kiss and Heay's appeal crumpled in her
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24

whistle, and lessened angry determination of his stride They the old bridge and the sound of that apparently merry Healy stopped shadow of the cottonwoods and faced his old Heay
 Were no recrooties. the whole troop to see fair play
 - Fin laughed uneasily and did not take off his coat His to cool quickly the others.
 Watts eatn' you, Heqly?" he asked, we an,t re- what I'm fghtn' about: It's the woman, of course.'
 So it is,' said Healy, shortly. Whip me- an go answer tomorrow. If whip you, 'ts tother way
 "Choo, I've right to court her, an the blood's cooled I'll grant you've the But the fghtin things settled She had her choice free and fair, an she's choosed Whats the good of
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24

DIAGRAM SHOWING HOW TIE BocKaDo SQUADRON
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24

N ORP HEALY walked round the wire fence at the
 corner where the little sChoolhouse stood, with the
 elaborate of who is stroling about for want of something better to do. Yet he turned his head / now and again and eyed the long verandas of the md tho ahOut
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-11-03
Cattle Importnti0Ds.

The Ensenada Lower Californian
prints the following:
Entries OF Mexican cattle into the
United States, as shown by the differ
ent custom houses on the border and
tabulated by the bureau OF animal in
dustry, show for the month Of July the
following entries of cattle from this
republic: FL Paso, 2,490 head; Lare-
do. 1876; Nogales, 447; Brownsville.
1876; Eagle Pass. 16S; Tijuana, liz,
making a total OF 4.247 head. as com
pared with 24.o5s head for July Of
1897"
In July. 1897, the Wilson law was In
force, and the heavy exports OF cattle
from Mexico we're having a discourag-
ing effect upon the cattle industry in
this country. Under the Wilson law
the tariff rate was 90 per rent AT
valorem; under the I)ingiey law it Ii
27ls per cent. The result has been
a reduction OF So per cent in the mum
Der OF cattle imported in one month.
Los Angeles Express.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-11-03

concerning the restoration OF the
American merchant marine. The vast
Importance of this question as affect
ing the interests OF American labor
cannot be toe strongly emphasized
Once the wage n become thor
oughly alive to the fact that in the re-
Mobilization of their country's ruined
shipping industry there is an immense
outlet for remunerative employment.
there will be heard from the masses or
the people a demand for prompt action
that cannot be ignored.
Already the subject has been AIKEN
up by the New York state organization
OF the Knights of Labor. and a com
mittee representing that body is now
actively engaged in working for a
recognition Of the needs of the Amer
a marine at the hands OF the lead
ing political parties. The resolution
under which this committee is working
was adopted at the last state congress
Of the New York X. of L. and de-
mands:
THE introduction Of a plank In the
platform of each political party In
every state in the Union favoring the
national policy Of re-establishing the
American merchant marine. thus to
regain our lost carrying trade1 and
that every candidate for congress be
pledged, as a condition precedent tn
our support. to bend every effort. IL
elected. toward the accomplishment OF
this object"
The workingmen OF the seaboard
districts are not alone in their yea
for the revival of the shipbuilding a
ship sailing industry. The wage earn
ers OF the Mississippi valley have be-
gun to interest themselves in the ques-
ton, as will be seen from the. following
letter to the American Economist
from r. l.. Hilton, Grand Master Work
man OF the Ancient Order OF United
Workmen of Iowa:
Grand Lodge Ancient Order of
United Workmen, Ottumwa, Iowa. Sep
TENDER Is, 1S9S.-National pride ought
to be a strong factor with all patriotic
citizens. American people generally
glory In the recent success OF the
American navy, and IL they could be
made to realize that a great essential
for an eve ready and effective navy is
an active, growing. prosperous mer-
chant marine, it would help to remove
the o~bstructions which have been SO
strong in these later years.
Then organized labor is today a liked
fact, seeking in many instances to
dominate. And il the labor organiza-
tions OF the country could be made to
see and feel that the building and
operating OF an American merchant
marine would create a demand Tor
American labor. that would be a great
help. Then Republican candidates n
speakers and the Republican press
should emphasize the thought; but
somehow on this matter. with rare ex-
ceptions they are, as they were regard
ing the tariff, tardy to learn, and some
or them. l fecr, unconscious of the fact
that they have need to learn. They DO
not realize that shipbuilding, though
an industry on the coast, and ocean
are more important to ma
tional prosperity and independence
than any particular or inflated condi-
ton of the silver market"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-11-03

since then we have had an eiec'ion ~
Oregon last June. Two years previous
with three tickets in the held, me rop,
ulists lacked less than i've hundied
votes of clecting both nominees lo'
congress. This year fusion preyai.ea'
perfcct fusion SO far as the macnins
could make il. The Democrats secured
the one nominee for congress II IN
free silver Republicans the other. IL
resuls was that the Republicans iron
heinr in a minority of 23.S79 carried
the state over the combined FUSION
forces. by a majority of over lo'ooo.
THAT The result will be the same ~
South Dakota we can scarcely doup'.
sxecpt that in this state tho ~fusionlsls
haa no margin TO work ON. me hc-
nubIican majority should be greater.
IN Arkansas the Populist 2 mac
fallen from SO, 900 in 1892 to S,SS2 IN 'nc
recent election 90, r,,aa-
More recently still. on tho nrst Iuss.
dsy OF October in Georgia the ropu,,s.
STRONGHOLD OF the south ths Peoples
narty were practically wiped =
though making q heroic campaign ine
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-11-03
ror.irn Capital Invited by Protection.

Foreign Capital Invited by Protection.
The Importers revenge" referred to
in a recent issue of the American Econ
omist-that Of retaliating upon our
governments refusal to admit under
valued goods by establishing a large
plant In the United States for the man
ufacture Of these goods-impresses the
Minneapolis Tribune" as IAN interest
ing illustration of the working of the
protective principle in favor Of Amer
lean labor. The Tribune remarks:
"If this Is their mode of securing
revenge on the customs officials. IL
will be a revenge that will conduce to
the interest Of American labor and
American farmers and merchants, for
the work of manufacturing their goods
will be done here. American workmen
will be employed, and the wages paid
to their employees will be spent here
instead of abroad. Thus protection en-
courages an importation of capital and
industries rather than of goods. The
way to national development is
through the diversifcation and multi
plication of industries, Political econ-
omists say we need foreign capital to
properly stimulate our growth, and the
application of the protective principle
Is bringing it to us"