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him. He was rabd on the subject and was
extremely anxious for an opportunity to
wreak vengeance on the men who were res
ponsible for the destruction Of his vessel.
lowing to there being so many officers
above him, he was afraid he would not get
ship and impored the government to give
him command of some vessel, IL It were only
a rowboat.
His opportunity came when the govern
ment bought the Corsair and renamed her
the Gloucester and since then he has been
in commands in Cuban waters. banging away
at the Spaniards whenever he got an OPP
portunity. He knows no fear. fact that
he showed yesterday. when attacked by
two torpedo boats, the shore batteries and
the Vizcaya, and we are all proud Of him and
feel that he is gratified in doing such good
work In Remembering the Name"
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he WANTED REVENGE
LIEUT.. COMMANDER VAIN
WRIGHT'S CHANCE
Was Second Officer of the Maine and in
Sinking Spanish Torpedo Boats
Paid Off His Score

SYRACUSE, NY. July e.-Lieutenant-
Commander Wainwright is well known here
owing 10 family connections. In speaking
of his magnificent work at Santiago, one
Of them, his cousin, said:
'"There is an interesting story in connec-
ton with his being appointed to command
the Gloucester AS you know, the Lieu
tenant-Commander was second in command
of the Maine. Unlike many other officers
in the navy, he believes, while the work was
no, done by the officers of the Spanish gov
eminent, it was done by the officers of the
Spanish army and navy, who were acquaint-
ed with the location of the mines.
Naturally, Lieut.-Commander VAIN
wright is Of quiet and amable disposition.
but the tragedy worked great change in
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Santa Catalina Island

ish Consul, says General Pando has REIN
forced General Linares with 5000 troops
and that the Spaniards are bitterly deter
mined to fight 1t out. He said SO bitter was
the feeling among the Spanish subaltern
officers that General Linares would prob
ably be shot If he surrendered. Their at
titude was expressed in General Linares'
reply to General Shafter yesterday. this
garrison dies, but never surrenders."
General Kent, whose division faces
the soldiers hospital and the bar
racks of Santiago de Cuba, has been notified
by the enemy that Assistant Naval Con-
structor Hobson and his companions Of the
Merrimac are confined in the extreme north
ern building over which two white flags ars
flying.
During the diplomatic conference yester-
day Hobson and his fellow prisoners could
be seen through glasses from General
Kent's headquarters looking out of the win
dows.
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propeller; F.. L. Gullemet, San Francisco,
air brake; Edward C. Hill, Corte MADEIRA.
writing tablet and notebook; George 8.
Myers, Riverside, tree-prop bracket Maui
rice O'Brien, Fresno, spring wheel; John
W. Pack, Berkeley, recovery of gold from
waste solutions of chlorination works ;Frod
A. Stevens, San Francisco, mechanical
stoker; Minnie Goldstein, San Francisco,
game board. Charles w. Unger of Los An
geles was granted trademark An In
crease Of pension was allowed today to Ber-
nard Moran, San Francisco.
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TIL LAST OF THf FLEET
DESTRUCTION OF THE REINA
MERCEDES
A Shell Crashes Through the Deck Of the Batleship
Indiana and Expodes Beow-No One
Is Injured



HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL sHAFTER Tuesday, July g. by
Associated Press dispatch boat Dandy Antonio and Kingston
Jamaica July mThe destruction of the Spanish cruiser Reina
Mercedes last night Monday) the last ship Of Admiral
Cervera's splendid squadron
Just after midnight drifting slowly out Of the
entrance by of the American In moment the feet
ablaze with signals and instantly awful hail Of shells
hammeng down whether she returned tho
fire. but the shore batteries opened xnh shell fell the
exploding below The explosion occurred the
sleeping ROOM quarters and hurt
other American ship hit,
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The Chess Tournament

VIENNA. July 6.-The following were
the results of the twenty-fifth round of the
international chess masters tournament
today: Burn defeated Baird, Pillsbury
beat Steinitz. Janowski and Marocszy
drew, Marco. Wilbrodt and Schiffers beat
Blackburn, Caro- and Halprin respectively
Alapin drew with Lipke and showalter
drew with Schlechter.
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FIRE AT KERN CITY
The Town Almost Destroyed-Houses
Blown UP With Dynamite

BAKERSFIELD, July 6.-Kern City was
almost destroyed by fire tonight. The
flames broke out at o'clock in the Ca!ifor-
mia theater. The buildings in the vicinity
all being wood the fire spread rapidly to the
east and south. The fire department hav-
ing no engine could do little to stay the
progress Of the flames, which consumed
everything before them and then turned
back toward Front street. where the best
buildings were situated. Ritzman's two
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monarchy with its two original parties,
Liberals and Conservatives. whose only
aim is to stave off surrender until the
crushing force of national reverses and
financial embarrassments provides the
Queen and the Liberals with a pretext to
make peace.
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NOT A SHOT FIRED
Hobson Seen by His Comrades in Arms
Through Field Glasses

1111O0E11 e 1S1e1 01t&0SOS
BEFORE SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July L.
per Associated Press Dispatch boat via
Port Antonio, Tuesday, July s, via Kings
ton, Jamaica.-Not a shot has been sx-
changed between the opposing armies
since yesterday noon. At the request of the
Foreign Consuls In Santiago, General Shat
ter extended until tomorrow the period in
which General Linares may agree to sur
render his forces under threat that the
town will be bombarded. The Spanish
Generals decision is doubtful. 1t Is I'M
questionably true that the humiliation Of
Admiral Cerveras fleet was staggering
blow to him. but Mr.. Ramsden. the Brit
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NEARING THE END
Spain Ruined Financially and Every
Other WAY

NEW YORK, July GA dispatch to the
World from Madrid says
Police and military squadrons around the
palace, the minister's house and public Of
fees have been redoubled by special or
ders. Trouble is evidently apprehended.
Financial circles and the newspapers
show a disposition to provide the govern
ment with a plausible pretext for moot
ing the idea of peace. The war Is now cost
ing Spain s2S, 900, 900 month, and this pace
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The Cabinet Meets


MADRID. July 6, midnight.-The cabinel
is now sitting and its resignation may be
regarded as threatened. The sequel will
probably be military cabinet under Mar
shall Campos. There will also be, most like
ly, suspension of the constitutional guar
anteeS.
At this hour the appearance of the city
is somewhat quietr.
The ministers on issuing from the coun-
Gil were very reserved. They said the gov
eminent had no further news from San
tiago, but only received a dispatch from
Gen. Blanco asking for money.
Capt. Aunon denied the report that Ad-
miral Camara would be ordered to return
to Spain. Regarding the statements that
Gen. Weyler was organizing anti-constitu-
tional demonstrations, Capt. Aunon said:
"If this be true, the captain general OF
Madrid will attend the game"
Gen. Linares has resumed command OF
the army at Santiago. Duke Almodoval
has received several dispatches of con-
dolence from foreign governments.
Weeping and Wailing
MADRID, July 5, Tuesday evening, via
the Frontier, July 6.-The enthusiasm
aroused Dy the misleading uisPdtCHeS ~
the Spanish government from Cuba is
changed today into the wailings of the
families of the victims and lamentations
over the national disaster. The ministers
are crestfallen and are still concealing ting
worst.
Despair, rage and recrimination prevail
among the population, and the authorities
are adopting strong precautions. fearing
popular outbursts.
Marshal Martinez de Campos has beer
foremost in the endeavors to prevent dis
turbances.
A government crisis is imminent, and II
is regarded as probable that Senior Silvela
or Marshal De Campos will succeed Senol
Sagasta as Premier and propose peace IL
order to prevent the Americans from at
lacking seaboard towns of the peninsula
and running Spain.
The Palace is strongly guarded and the
Queen Regent, who is described as being
inconsolable, is receiving the sympathy OF
the sensible portion of the population
There is no Disgusting the fact that the
gravest forebodings are felt as to the flu
ture of Spain. The tone of the general
public may be summed up in the remark
heard, God alone knows what will hap
pen,"
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THE CITY IN AN UPROAR
MINISTERS IN SESSION LONG
AFTER MIDNIGHT
THE CABINET WILL RESIGN
The Queen Observation-Disclosures Prepar-
ing to Make Trouble-The Gov
eminent Blamed


MADRID, July g. 6p. m.-The authorities
kept the disaster to Cervera's squadron u
secret as long as possible and even sup
pressed the extra edition of the newspapers
giving the news.
The official confirmation caused tremen-
dous excitement, particularly in naval ana
military circles, where the government is
accused of ordering Admiral Cervera to
make sortie despite the known opposition
OF several naval experts. The troops are
confined in barracks as disorders are
feared, but up to this hour there have been
no disturbances in Madrid or in the prov
inceS.
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ALL WILL RECOVER
Good News From the Wounded Soldiers
and Sailors

KEY WEST, Fla, July 6.-The d. .
rector in charge of the hospital here .
says that the wounded men who ar .
rived yesterday from Cuba are i'm .
proving and that all will recover. .
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The st. Paul Sails

NEW YORK, July 6.-The cruiser st.
Paul, with the Eighth Ohio regiment on
board, passed out Sandy Hook at 1854 p. m.
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Patents and Pensions
WASHINGTON, July G.-Patents have
been granted Californans as follows: s'as
w. Carter and W. c. Buhles, San Francisco,
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innocence"
"And the SEAL" he continued, heed
less of my Interruption. you ex-
pected that 1t would be regarded as ir-
resistlble proof. Well. in the first
place, | do not believe 1t was discov-
cred on the body. as you allege; and,
secondly, even II 1t had been, it is no
absolute proof that the dead man was
the culprit."
"Why?" inquired eagerly.
Because it was not with that seal
that the dummy envelope was secur-
ed" he answered slowly, at the same
time handing me the two Impressions
and inviting me to compare them.
This did with breathless eagerness,
by the aid of the magnifying glass,
and in establishment was compelled
to admit that he spoke the truth.
There were several discrepancies in
the quarterings Of the arms that | had
not before noticed, and ! saw instant
ly that they did not correspond with
those impressed upon the envelope.
The amazing worthlessness OF my dis
coveries held me embarrassed, and l
stood helpless and in silence as the
Minister hurled at me some bitter in
vectives, declaring that l had come to
him with an Ingenious story and evil
dence that might have convinced a
man less shrewd
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amazing

But what will happen?" asked Ella,
eagerly, with white, scared face. will
England be invaded and battles fought
here in the manner prophetic writer's
have foretold?"
mo doubt" Beck replied promptly.
THE opinions of our greatest strateg-
lists are unanimous that under certain
conditions France and Russia COM
bined could invade our island. 1t is
all very well for people to talk about
England's maritime power; but is 1t
what we believe it to be? think not.
We have built huge and unwieldy bat
tie ships while our enemies constructed
the fastest cruisers and torpedo boat
destroyers afoat, thereby sweeping
away our hitherto undisputed mastery
Of the sea-"
but not before we have engaged
the enemy at sea and given them a
taste of the lions paw" said.
"Of course. First, we must expect a
great naval battle or battles, followed
by dash upon our territory and the
landing of tire hostile armies. If Eng
land received one serious reverse at
sea, she could never recover from it.
The loss of her maritime power would
paralyZe her."
Then you declare that England is
great no longer?" l observed. with a
smile
mo, l don't go so far as that; but
contend, as l did in my speech in the
House a fortnight ago. that those
charged with maintaining our defences
in a proper state of efficiency have for
years been culpably negligent. The
power of England to-day is still the
same as it has been-on paper. But,
in ascertaining it, we always close our
eyes wilfully to the true fact that other
nations have awakened during the
past ten years, and have now actually
overtaken us"
81 don't think that" l answered.
Until our country is actually invested
| shall still believe in its strength"
Presently Beck ann6aaesd his inten-
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CHAPTER Nj.
BECK's PROPHECY

Again the hoarse voice broke the
silence, clear, distinct, ominous:
"War declared against England!
Spe-shall!"
Surely 1t must be some absurd
story that the papers have got hold
OFF, Ella exclaimed.
II have every reason, unfortunately,
to believe in the truth of this sudden
declaration of war;"
"You believe it's true!" she CRIED
How do you know? Has Russia
actually dared to challenge us?"
"Yes," l replied. But how were
you aware that Russia was our en-
emy?"
Il merely guessed it," she an
swered, lamely, with forced smile a
moment later. I've been reading the
papers lately"
''You asked me to come here this
evening because you had something
particular to say to me, Ella. You
have not yet referred to it,
Il wanted to ask you a question"
she exclaimed.
II know you have Investigated Dud-
ley's belongings, and wanted to know
whether you discovered among them
some scraps Of paper bearing imita
tons Of your own writing"
regarded her In surprise; her ques-
ton amazed me. In her eyes noticed
n lab ~ {ptanca ooruoStpacc ond on
peal for sympathy.
well, what if I have?" inquired.
III you have, they will, know be
regarded by you az evidence that Dud
ley was a forger."
"That is what believe him to have
BEEN" said, with bitterness.
you Judge him wrongly" she re-
piled, quite calmly, her face neverthe-
less as white as the simply-made din
ner gown she wore. 81 have already
seen those papers, and know their au-
thorship."
For what reason was it desired to
initiate my handwriting?" l asked,
pressing her hand tenderly.
IL really don't know" she replied.
"All l am aware is that your writing
was most carefully traced and imi-
tated, and for that purpose two of your
letters to me were stolen"
by whom?"
II have never been able to discover"
4 At that moment our conversation
was interrupted by voice crying,
Here, Decides! Have you seen this
alarming news?" and, turning, l saw
Beck standing beside the TALL amber
shaded lamp in the drawing room, a
news sheet in his hand.
tits extraordinary" cried Beck, in
tensely excited, as became patriotic
legislator. 1--WE have not had the
slightest inkling of any diplomatic
deadlock, or any disagreement with
Russia The whole thing is absolutely
amazing"
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ton Of going down to the House Of
Commons to ascertain the latest news,
and l, bidding Ella and her mother
farewell, accompanied him. 1t was
about IL o'clock when we drove up,
but the cab could not get much fur
ther than Broad Sanctuary, so dense
was the crowd that had gathered at
St. Stephens on the startling news be-
ing spread. From the high summit Of
Big Ben the electric light was stream
ing westward, showing the excited
thousands assembled there that Par
lament was already celebrating upon
the best course to pursue on the out
break OF hostilties, and as we elbowed
our way through the turbulent con-
course war was on everyone's tongue
Men and women Of all classes Of So
ciety, wildly excited, with pale, scared
faces, discussed the probable course Of
events; many sang patriotic songs, tie
choruses of which were taken UP and
shouted Justify, while here and there,
as we proceeded, loud invectives
/ against the Car and his French allies
greeted our ears.
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A WOMAN'S STORY.

It Should Be of Interest to Every Think
Ing Woman.
Women who rsason well know that
no male physician can understanding
treat the complaint known as femaie
diseases" for no man ever experience
them.
This, Lydia E. Pinkham Taught them
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Suddenly. while she was telling me
of the plans her mother had prepared
for their sojourn for q couple of
months at the seaside. the loud, stri-
dent cry Of running newsman broke
upon our ears. At first, in the dis
lance. the voice did not attract our
attention. but whom 1t neared us the
words, hoarse. yet indistinct, hold me
speeches.. l sat stunned
Ella herself sprang from her chair
and leaned over the balcony, straining
her eyes to catch every sound of the
rough, coarse voice. The man had
paused for breath before the house, a
bundle Of papers a his shoulder
and the ominous W, DIS he shouted
were:
Extra spe-shall War declared
against England! Spe-shall War
against England! Startling state
ment! Spe-shall!"
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to restore your belief in my honesty
l will do it at whatever cost"
There is but one thing" he ex-
claimed. Discover the identity of the
spy"
II will regard that the one en9eavor
Of my life,' l declared, earnestly. IF
the mystery is to be fathomed I will
accomplish it,"
My words were interrupted by a
loud double knock at the door, and in
response to an injunction to enter.
there appeared hot and breathless,
Frank Lawley, one of the Foreign Of
flee messengers. He wore, half-con-
cealed by his overcoat, his small en-
amelled greyhound suspended around
his neck by thin chain, his badge of
Office, and in his hand carried one of
the familiar travelling dispatch boxes.
Good evening, your lordships," he
exclaimed, greeting us.
Where are you from, Lawley?" in
quired Lord Warnham, eagerly.
From Paris, your lordship. My
| dispatch, believe, is most important.
| The Marquis of Worthorpe told me
that he feared to trust it on the wire.
| and sent me here posthaste."
In an instant both Premier and Min
lister sprang to their feet. While Lord
Maybury broke the seals Lord Warn
ham whipped out his keys, opened the
outer case, and then the inner red
leather box, from which he drew forth
| a single envelope.
This he tore open, and holding be-
meath the softly-shaded electric lamp
the sheet of note paper that bore the
heading of our Embassy in Paris both
of Her Majesty's Ministers eagerly
| devoured it's contents.
When they had done so they both
held their breath, raised their heads.
and without speaking looked at each
other in abject dismay. The content
of the dispatch held them spell-bouna.
The window of me room was open,
and the dull dist roaring Of the
great turbulent Multitude broke upon
our ears. The excitement outside had
risen to fever heat.
ITO be continued until completed.]
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"YELlOW."

Double Murder!" "Suicide!"
"Poison!" ":-soa!" Death His
Bride!"
Dead Mans Message!" Poor White
Slave!"
Earthquake" LANDSLIDE" "Tidal
Wave!"
Crushed to Death by Cable Carl"
"How to Run Private Bari"
prize Fight Makes a Strange Ro.
mance!"
Woman in Hypnotic Trance!"
Smallpox" "Typhus!" Spotted
DEATH"
MAN with Poison in His BREATH"
"Pretty Actress Breaks Her Leg!"
Russell Sage on How to Beg'!"
'Frightful Deluge!" Holocaust"
RAILROAD Smash-up, Ninety Lost"
"Cut in Two by Whirling Saw"
woman Smashed Her Husbands Jaw
"Three-eyed Baby," Armless Mani"
"Strychnine Put in Milking Cant"
'How l Murdered Ninety Mem"
"Raving Dog That Mangled Ten!"
Woman Samson" Man Ate GLASS;
Blown to Atoms!" Killed by CAST
That's the kind of stuff we know
Makes the Yellow Papers go.
Life
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President
Broke Down.
Professor Barnaby, The head Of Harts0tAe College,
tells hooO The ado4ce of membey Of the faculty sased
him zheu he aOas avltkon hobe 4 lesson for a00ykers.

"At length, one day, Professor Bowman,
our instructor in natural science, came to
me and advised me to try DR.. Willianls'
Pink Pills for Pale People. They had cured
him of an illness similar to my own.
~ resolved to take his advice.
"The first box Of pills did me good.
The second box gave great relief, such as l
had never experienced from the treatment
Of any physician.
ask boxes Of the pills cured me. ! feel
better and stronger than for years. ! GER
tainly recommend the medicine"
To strengthen his testimony in the eyes
Of strangers the professor made affidavit 10
its truth before Lyman J. Scudder, local
Notary Public.
The cure of Professor Barnaby was ef-
fected by restoring tone to the nervous sys-
tenn, the weakness of which caused his in
digestion, and was the reason for his break
down. The pure, powerful vegetable in
gradients Of the pills supply the elements
necessary to build the wasted nerve cells, and
by purifying the blood, assist in the cleans
ing and upbu1ding of the entire system.
The almost miraculous power OF the
pills has been exhibited in thousands Of
cases like that Of Professor Barnaby, prov
ing them to be natures specific for the ner-
vous breakdown so common among hard
workers.
All druggists sell DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People, and count them
among the most valuable medicines that
scientific research has ever revealed.
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twenty years
when she dis.
covered in her
Vegetable !
Compound n
the only sue E
cessful cure Il
for all those \
ailments pecu-
liar to the n
sex. Many <
women have :
q fatal faith in
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Half an hour later as l stood at the
door of the small post Office in the
Lobby Lord Warnham hastily ap-
preached and seeing me, exclaimed:
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Professor Alvin P. Barnaby, President Of
Hartsville College, at Huntsville, Ind, has
learned the method by which professional
men or business men, or anyone whose
duties are too much for their strength, may
repair their shattered health.
Graduates Of the college in all parts Of
the world will rejoice to learn that President
Barnaby has fully recovered from the break
down that threatened to end his useful career.
He is a new man, mentally and physi-
cally, energetic, enterprising, full Of vitality.
He tells his own story.
ITO begin at the beginning" he said, II
studied too hard while at school.
"After completing the theological course
accepted the charge Of United Brethren
Church at small town in Kent Co., Mich.
"Di1igent work and study finished the
breakdown Of my constitution, which be-
gan at school.
any chief trouble was indigestion; this
with other affections, caused nervousness.
"Ny physician sent me away for rest and
change Of scene and improved somewhat.
"Scon afterward came to the college as
professor in physics and chemistry. My
nervous trouble returned.
~ suffered complete prostration.
"Another long course Of medicines and
physicians, and managed to get back 70 my
work. Twas elected president Of the college
and the increased work soon told on me.
"Then followed total collapse. lcalled
In several doctors but none could eare me.
any health seemed to be permanently
impaired.