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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
Increase in the Revenue.

Washington, June 22.-The monthly
statement of the collections Of internal
revenue shows that the May collections
amounted to $14,098,117, an increase
over May last year of $3,281,225. The
receipts from the several sources Of
revenue and the increases, as compared
with May, 1897, are given as follows:
Spirits, $7,096, 400; increase, $685.
O57; tobacco, $3,754,062; increase, ST.
3,759; fermented liquors, $3,131, sos;
increase, $247,887; oleomargarine, $685.
Ola; increase, $23,712; miscellaneous,
$28,O74; increase, $4.962. The net in
crease in the receipts during the last
eleven months was $19,938.8O8.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
IT DIDN'T COME UP.
ALDERMEN FIGHT shy OF THE
GRAND AVE, PAVING QUESTION.
NEW REMoNsTRANCE READY.
The North Side Sewer Makes More
Trouble for the Council and alderman
Weller Makes Kick On the
Brick Being Used.

The City Council met in regular SEES
sion at the City Hall Monday evening,
all the aldermen being in attendance.
Mayor Petit was absent, but Presi-
dent Calkins presided in such manner
that the absence of the Mayor was not
noticed.
The meeting was very quiet one,
although at any time the aldermen
we're watching for the coming of the
all important matter of paving Grand
avenue. But it didn't come up at all.
The city engineer presented the speci-
fcations for raising Grand avenue
bridge and it was laid over to a future
meeting without comment.
If the subject had came up the OPP
ponents were prepared to fight, as
Attorney Norman Baker was present
with another remonstrance against the
paving signed by about dozen prop
erty owners along the avenue. The
paving matter was all deferred and the
battle royal will probably come at the
adjourned meeting next Monday night.
The meeting Monday evening was
largely taken up with routine business
and reports from committees.
The bids for sewers on Wisconsin
and Lemon streets were opened and
were as much different as possible.
The bids for the work on Wisconsin
street ranged from ST. to $3.50, while
the prices for the Lemon street work
were from $1.10 TO 593 The lowest
bids were those Of P. B johnson and
Hansen q Co., of Racine.
II. E. Tanner asked for a rebate on
his pharmacists license and the re-
quest wss referred to the judiciary
committee with orders to report at he
next meeting.
An invitation was given the Mayor
and Council to participate in the
Fourth of July celebration and this
was accepted.
The old trouble of the sewer on Mil
waukee avenue came up again in the
way OF petition signed by six citizens
asking that brick sewer 81 inches in
uIdLuGI6I Ub ldlus AIU' ID ISlCl OlCtl lCu
to move that it be referred to the sewer
committee, but the alderman from the
Second ward beat him out and moved
that the petition be granted. The mo-
ton was amended to refer it to the
sewer committee and the amended
motion passed. Later in the evening
the question of the brick being used in
the sewers now being constructed
caused quite a personal tilt between
Aldermen Gonnermann and Weier.
The committee on claims recon-
mended that the claims of John Balm
and Mrs. Bridget Carney be referred to
the committee of the whole
The sidewalk ordinance was laid
over until next Monday night, as sew
eral pieces of property are yet to be
added to the list.
The committee on fire department
recommended that the petition of
Goodfellow & Cummins to erect a stand
in the Y. M. c.. A. yard be not allowed.
After the usual number of bills had
been allowed Council adjourned Until
next Monday night.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
To Enlist Negro Immunes.

Washington, June Ex-senator For
aker, by request, introduced bill
Tuesday authorizing the enlistment
from the nation at large of volunteer
division of negro immunes, to consist
Of not more than five regiments and
not more than $3.50 negroes possessing
immunity from disease incident to
tropical climates. The officers are to
be appointed by the president. The
usual apportionment among the states
on basis of population is not to ap-
ply to these enlistments.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
Sagasta Likely to Resign.

Madrid, June 22.-The impending
changes in the government mentioned
some days ago are becoming daily more
obvious and inevitable. Events tend
to the closing of the chamber of depu-
ties next week and the concurrent res
ignation of Senior Puigcerver, minister
Of finance. Men in political life are
convinced that Prime Minister Sagas-
ia will then submit to the queen regent
a question of confidence, which will
probably result in his resignation.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
Hobson's Bright Future.

Washington, June 22.-The PROPOSE
ton to transfer Naval Constructor Hob
son to the line and advance him to the
grade Of lieutenant commander con-
tains some interesting features which
indicate the advantages that officer will
gain by any such promotion. He would
be much younger, possibly by twelve
or fifteen years, than the officers usual
ly in that grade. This will enable him
to remain much longer on the active
list than any of his seniors, and he will
be able to attain the rank of rear adj
miral-the highest grade in the navy
within twelve years.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23

peace, which would be considered un-
patriotic, calls attention to the INJURY
the war is causing trade and industry,
where the factories are closed or are
running on half-time. 1t also points
out that the governments decision to
pay the exterior coupons and the inter
est on Cuban bonds in pesetas will
leave the treasury no resource except
to increase taxation.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
War Claims Are Discussed.

Washington, June 22.-After passing
several bills of minor Importance Tues
day the house, in committee of the
whole, considered a bill to refer to the
court of claims certain claims of per-
sons for property taken or destroyed
by the confederate invasion into the
southern counties of Pennsylvania. The
bill brought on long debate, in which
it was vigorously advocated and op-
posed
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
ARMY IS LANDING IN CUBA.
Regular Siege Of the City has
Begun.
WAR DEPARTMENT NOTIFIED.
Guns OF the Warships Make Easy the
Decentralization OF the Soldiers-Large
Force Will BE Put on Shore in as
Quick Time as Possible

Washington, June %. - Maj. Gen.
Skaters fighting column, now on the
transports in front of Santiago, began
landing on Cuban soil today.
Since Monday noon Gen. Shafter and
Admiral Sampson have been consider
ing this important question of landing
the troops, and they have their plans
made.
Just where the landing will be made
cannot be stated, but it will be near
enough to take and hold positions to BE
occupied by the siege guns and mortars
which are depended on to compel the
surrender of the city.
The landing will be made under the
guns Of Simpsons big warships, which
will be in position to clear the coast
of the enemy, while Skaters men are
leaving the transports Some may. land
at the iron pier on the coast, but it is
said that the majority of the transports
will use their launches and small boats
and pontoons to land the men, as in
that way they can all disembark about
the same time and place the whole
army on land in the shortest possible
time.
The troops will take the positions to
be occupied by the siege guns and NOR
tars. The insurgents and the navy can
protect them in getting to these posi-
lions, which have been selected with
care as to the range Of the guns and
mortars to be used.
When the troops are in position they
will land their guns and mortars and
prepare for the siege. 1t is not the
intention to have Skaters army rush
in on Santiago and engage in battle.
That would mean heavy sacrifice Of
life among the troops. RI 1t is the pur-
pose to lay siege to Santiago and use
guns that will bring the Spaniards 10
terms.
Sampson has maintained a blockade
and bombarded the defenses as far as
they could be reached from the sea.
The army will now try what it can
do with heavy mortars on land, by
throwing shells over into the city and
bay.
The cavalry with Skaters command
will cooperate with the insurgents
under Gen. Garcia to drive in the out
posts and worry the enemy, while the
infantry will defend the position Of the
guns that will make war on the
city.
The war department, from its adj
vices, does not believe the report that
there are from $4,000 to $4,000 Spanish
troops centered at Santiago. 1t is not
believed that there are more than TO-,
900 or 10000 Spanish troops in the
city, or in position to get there, with
the insurgents holding the territory
surrounding the city and cutting off
the garrisons at Holguin, Manzanillo,
and other points in Santiago prov
ince.
The department expects to hear to-
day that the troops are landing near
Santiago, but it does not expect to hear
of a great battle for several days. In
fact, the secretary of war rather ex-
poets to hear within the next ten days
that the Spaniards have surrendered
the city without great battle, but as
the result of the siege.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
JUNIOR PROMENADE.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GIVE
ANNUAL DANCING PARTY.
YOUTH AND BEAUTY A SUCCESS
Over seventy-gve Couples Attend and the
Closing Event. of the Year Proves
a Great Social Event-Praise
for the Class of 49,

commandments may come and GO
but the school year is never complete
until the annual promenade given by
the Junior class is over. This is the
happiest event of the yearlfor the high
school students when youth and beauty
join in dance and song to hail the ap-
proach of the summer vacation. The
party last night was altogether the
most pleasant one ever given by the
students and Notwithstanding the rain
over Is couples of happy young people
accepted the invitations of the class of
'99 and spent the night and early hours
of the morning tripping the light fan
tastic toe, Central Music hall never
looked prettier, the decorations being
most elaborate. The patriotism of the
Juniors was most apparent, for all
about the walls of the rooms were
draped American and Cuban flags.
The platform on which the musicians
sat was perfect bank of palms and
flowers and all about the room were
placed vases of carr ations and roses.
One corner of the hall was Drettily
partitiOned Oft for game room, and as
a number of the studentssdid not dance
the games were very popular during
the evening. The rain which fell in
torrents did not in any way damper
the ardor of the young people and they
arrived early. The reception commit
tee which welcomed the guests on
behalf OF the Junior class consisted of
Misses Cora Frantz, Edna Markham,
Lulu Rowbottom, Calista English,
Avis Quinn andaMessrs. Paul Leeman
and Howard G0Odenow. Schulte's
full orchestra, of Racine, furnished the
music and so enchanting was it that
the happy dancers encored nearly
every number on the program.
A prettier party has seldom been
seen in this city, the costumes of the
young ladies all being fresh and bright
and lovely, and although the night was
rainy and bad, every fortunate one was
on hand when the grand march took
place at 9:15 p. H., lead by Harry
Goodenow and Miss Cora Frantz. The
grand march was followed by waltz,
and then two steps, quadrilles and
waltzes followed in quick succession.
At midnight refreshments were
served by Kupfer in the dining room,
which was a perfect dream of beauty.
In honor of the departed Seniors the
table was decorated in magenta and
cerse, the colors of the class, the col
ors being displayed in a beautiful
basket of American beauty roses, the
class flower tied with long streamers
of cerise ribbon. After supper dancing
continued and it was early morning
when the strains of Home, Sweet
Home" bade the tired but happy stud
ents retire to their homes.
The party given by the class of '99
was declared by ali to be the most en-
joyable gathering ever given by the
high school students and the retiring
Senior class have nothing but praise
for their lower classmen. The prone
made was chaperoned by Prof. Will
Marlowe and Miss Erickson and the
younger society crowd of the city was
we'll represented.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.
Celebration is Being Worked Up by Young
Business Men.

The finger of shame can no longer
be pointed at the patriotic residents of
Kenosha on account of their neglect to
celebrate the nations birthday, for the
young business men of the city have
taken up the matter and the citizens
will be shown what a real old fashioned
Fourth of July celebration is. In the
morning it has been arranged to have
an enormous street parade, IN which all
the patriotic orders in the city have
consented to take part. Besides this a
large number of allegorical floats are
being prepared representing the early
history of Kenosha and Wisconsin.
The street parade will undoubtedly be
the greatest pageant ever seen in this
city. In the afternoon meeting will
be held in the park at which an old
fashioned, rousing Fourth of July
speech will be made. The bands will
play patriotic music and the citizens
will again have a chance to hear the
eagle scream. Besides this celebration
several athletic events will,be given on
the Country club grounds, including
the independence day golf handicap
tournament.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
Bombarded Casilda.

Madrid, June 22.-An official dispatch
from Havana says: can American YES
sci bombarded the town of Casilda,
province of Santa Clara, about five
miles south of Trinidad, with which
it is connected by rail, for three hours.
She fired $50 big shells. The troops
and gunboat Dependents co-operated
in brilliant defense, and the American
vessel was obliged to retire, after dam
aging some houses and shops
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
New Sleeping Car Line

between Chicago and Buffalo, or train
No. 6, Nickel Plate road, leaving Chi
cago daily from the Van Buren, Street
Passenger Station ION the Loop, at
2:55 o. m. Also a through sleeper to
New York via Nickel Plate and Lacka
wanna Roads, in addition to the excel
lent through service heretofore main
inad
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
Can Name Colored Officers.

indianapolis, Ind, June 22.-Gov.
Mount has received instructions from
the secretary Of war to name colored
officers for the two colored companies
this state will furnish for the immune
service. The telegram is as follows:
you are authorized to commission as
captains, first and second lieutenants
colored men for all the colored compa-
MES raised in Indiana"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
A. J. BURG, P. M.
PalmistrY.

The palmists located on the Y. M. c.
A. ground have had a phenomenal
business since their opening, which
they justly deserve, as they are ladies
of refinement and education and thor
ough in the art of palmistry. Ladies
calling in the day, time from 10 to L
a. H., aud to 6 p. NJ, will find it more
convenient and less crowded. The
price is very low, 20 cents for complete
reading, past, present and future.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
Illinois Day at Omaha.

Omaha, Neb., June 22.-Tuesday was
Illinois day at the exposition, and the
handsome building of that state was
dedicated with elaborate ceremonies.
It was probably the most suspicious
occasion since the enterprise opened,
and the $4,000 people on the grounds
enjoyed IL. At least 5000 Illinois peo-
pie were present.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
FEE Chicago Record thinks that
1eYhaps Mr.. Letter the elder is glad
chat the rest of his boys are girls.

GEN. BLANCO in announcing that he
viii fire on flags of truce in the future
ss IN keeping with Spanish honor, so
people are not much surprised to hear
DO has made such a statement. AL
shougA when we stop to consider that
savages respect the white flag we can
500 just how low Spain has fallen, or
rather how low she always has been.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
Latest war publication Just Issued.

"War Pictorials" Part one, Land
and Water Series, twenty pages. size
7 by IL inches, fourteen reproductions
of photographs by E. FL. Hart, q. S.
Naval Photographer, also detailed
account of the war up to date. Send
6 cents in stamps to W. r. Galloway,
G. P. A. 500 Line, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
Humane Plan Is Accepted.

London, June 22.-The Vienna CORE
spondent of the Times says: Both the
United States and Spain have accepted
the proposal Switzerland made two
months ago, that the belligerents
should adopt throughout the duration
of hostilities the additional articles Of
the Geneva convention extending that
convention to naval warfare"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
Waited for Cervera's Ships.

Off Santiago, June 22.-Admiral
Cervera was expected to make a des-
parate break to get out of the harbor
last night Admiral SIMPSONS battle
ships closed up, and the officers of the
fleet were hopeful that Cervera would
make the attempt. There was no.
ticeable activity on the fortiication,
bat no firing.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
Very Low Rates to Washington, D. c.,

Via the North Western Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold at greatly
reduced rates, account of N. E. A.
Annual Convention to be held July
7.l2 For dates of sale, etc., apply to
agents Chicago & North Western Ry. Z
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
POWERS PLANNING FOR PEACE.
Dispatch from Paris Says Active Negotia-
lions Are to Be Opened.

Dispatch from Paris Says Active Negotia-
lions Are to Be Opened.
London, June 22.-The correspondent
at Paris of the Pail Mall Gazette tele-
graphs that he learns from an authori-
tative source, in spite of denials, that
the question of negotiating peace be-
TWEEN the United States and Spain has
been for some days the subject Of live
ly correspondence between the chan
cellOries. He adds That some of the
ambassadors in Paris were instructed
to remain on the alert and in readiness.
The correspondent further says it is
expected that an event of Importance
in opening negotiations with the Unit
ed States and Spain will occur within
a few days.
M. Hanotaux, the French minister
for foreign affairs in the Meline cab
met, backed by the car, has, it seems,
been the principal promoter of the
peace negotiations, thence President
Faure's desire to retain M. Hanotaux
in the foreign office"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
Will Not Abdicate Regency.

London, June ga Vienna dispatch
to the Daily Telegraph says that Queen
Regent Christmas contemplated abdi-
cation is denied in official quarters, al
though it is admitted that the situation
n Spain has changed materially for
the worse. Her majestys position is
extremely precarious. Her jewels and
other valuables were taken to Vienna
some time ago.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
sarrien Gives Up the Task.

Paris, June 22.-Owing to the refusal
of former Premier Dupuy to accept the
foreign office portfolio, and of NJ. De-
lambre to become minister of finance,
NJ Sarrien has decided to relinquish
the task of attempting to form cabi-
net and so informed President Faure.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
Fourth of July Rates.

On July 2, 3 and 4 the North
Western Line will sell excursion tick
cts at low rates to points on the
North Western System within 200 miles
of selling station, good returning Until
July 5, inclusive. Apply to agents Chi
cago & North Western Railway WI
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
Gen. Merritt Prepares to Sail.

San Francisco, CAL, June 22.-De-
spite all announcements, Gen. Merritt
has not yet decided whether he will go
with the next fleet of transports. There
have been rumors that the general
would sail on the Indiana or the New
port to Hongkong, thence to Manila,
but no plan has yet been adopted. 1t
is minated however, that he will be
taken to the Philippines on the cruiser
Philadelphia, should she be ready for
sea within a reasonable time
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
Flying Squadron Settled On.

Washington, June 22.-The naval
war board has practically decided that
the plan of forming flying squadron
for service around the Canaries and
the coast of Spain is feasible, and will
probably recommend it to the secre-
tarV of the navy
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
Blanco Sends Troops to Santiago.

London, June 22.-The Havana cor
respondent of the Times says: Gen.
Linares, in command in the province
of Santiago de Cuba, telegraphs that
sixty vessels, supposed to be carrying
the American expeditionary force, have
arrived off Santiago de Cuba. Gen.
Blanco is sending six battalions to pro-
tect the coast of the province of San
tiago de Cuba. Great enthusiasm pre-
walls in Havana. Order is maintained
and no yellow fever is reported"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23
Has Returned to Cadiz.

Washington, June 22.-Adv1ces re-
ceived by way of Marseilles confirm the
report that the Spanish fleet has re-
turned to Cadiz. The Vittoria was
damaged and had to be towed into
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-23

Madrid, June 22.-The ministerial III
Correo, without openly championlng
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-26
oolNes OF CONGRESS.
derry simpson Causes Lively rolitl-
cal Debate Ia the House.

derry simpson Causes Lively rolitl-
cal Debate in the House.
Washington, Jan. 25.-Thc house
spent a couple Of hours yesterday trans
acting business relating 10 the District
Of Columbia aud the remainder Of the
day on the Indian appropriation bih.
During the consideration Of the latter
bill lively political debate was pccipi'
tatod by an allusion made by Mr. simp-
son Pop, Kan relating 20 an alleged
interview with the president on the sub
icct Of immigration Mr. Grosyenor
took occasion 20 exprss the opinion that
the president had never used some OF
the language imputed to him and the
debate driftcd into a general discussion
Of our industrial conditions, ia ,hc
counse Of which the strike In New Eng
land played a part
Congressman Burke has introduced a
bin IN the house which, u passed, will
stop the payments 20 election case con-
testants Of 5000 for expenses Their
have been not few Of these contests
made just to get the 5000, which has
always been allowed 20 pay lawyer fee,
and other expenses
Tho proposed annexation Of Hawaii
was somewhat extensively reviewed by
Mr. Morgan Of Alabama, In the scnat,
while speaking 10 a question OF personal
privilege. The Alabama senator had
been represented as saying IN executive
session substantially that ox.PWsiden'
Cleveland was In favor Of Hawaiian an
ncxaiion. This statement called ont
denial from Mr. Cleveland, and IN sup
port Of his original statement Mr.. Nor
gan addressed the senate al great length
/ One Of the features Of the session wa
an elaborate speech by Mr. Turpic o.
Indiana In support Of the Teller resolu
ton.
Tho pension appropriation bill wa
called up and Discussed Zoe nearly thrc'
three hours, but was no, passed.