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The age-herald., 1898-07-09
PALABRAs CAvINOsAs

Edgar Saltus in Golfers Weekly.
 The Hon. Hoke Smith is viewed with sus- picion He has suggested that the Atlanta lads study Spanish. The idea is regarded as very base. It is beneficent providence which has enabled man to despise that which he does not appreciate. There is an adage which holds that another language is a second purse. It may be patriotic to speak English incorrectly, but otherwise there is nothing reasonable in writing Spanish well. Spanish is not merely the tongue of the enemy, it is the language of Latin America. In addition it possesses a literature which is varied if not vast. At present production is slack In con- temporaneous Italy the most encounterable contributions are bad translations of cheap t rench trash. It is the same thing in Spain. Native novelists are scarce. Apart from Galdos, with whom we are &C., quainted, the only quotable names are Pereda, Campion, Unamuno, Reyes and Valera "Generosa' by the latter, is a gem But that is a detail. The point Is that these writers are not enough to go round. Neither at home nor abroad do they supply the demand. In Spain, and particularly in South America, there are audiences large, voracious and unfed. It would be strategy to supply their needs. Our crop of novelists always abundant, suffers greatly from lack of transports. There are the markets, here is the produce. MT. Smith is quite right. Let the lads learn Spanish, the girls too; let them learn to write it as well. Then when they deploy for action, after conquering with the sword we shall conquer with the pen.
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The Pacific Bridqe.

The great spaces or distances" of the obstructionists have been abolished. The Pacific is bridged. Congress and the cruiser Charleston did it. Congress- part of the bridge consisted in the annexation of the Hawaiian group. The twelve islands west of San Francisco. Three thousand miles farther on in a direct line to the Philippines lie the Ladrone group, which the cruiser Charleston recently took from Spain in the name of the United States. Que thousand miles farther on lie the Phil ippines, the capital of which is Manila, on a magnificent bay. Manila is six hundred miles from Hong Kong. The distances are thus reduced to a weeks sail of fast steamer.
 The Ladrone group are as important in this bridge to our new base in the Pacific, Manila, as Hawaii is. The fifteen islands of the Ladrone group look very small on the map in the wide Pacific ocean, but their area is 420 square miles. They afford
 
 are in Jefferson county. Their popula : tion is said to be about ten thousand. chiefly of mixed blood. Guahan is the largest of the islands and on it is the capital, San Ignaceo de Aguna. These islands are sometimes called the Marianne islands, because Queen Mariana, widow of Philip " of Spain, sent to them the first Jesuit missionaries
 The islands are of volcanic origin, ard there are some volcanos doing business there at the present time. Like all land of volcanic origin, they are fruitful, pro- ducing nearly all tropical products. Al most any climate can be enjoyed on them for they are mountainous, and the heat of the coast is made endurable by the trade winds.
 The bridge that stretches from San Francisco to Hong Kong possesses, in
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other words. three piers or ports-Honolulu. Aguna and Manila. All are good harbors good places of refuge, good coaling sta tions. Manila is particularly desirable because of it's magnificent bay, and its proximity to China. which Is, of course, the objective point The chief trade of the new bridge is, of course, to be the great Chinese trade.
 If there are any obstructionists or moss backs who think they can deprive this country of this bridge and therefore of the great trade it is destined to carry, they may as well give over their task, for nothing in this world is more certain than the retention by Uncle Sam of his new bridge.
The age-herald., 1898-07-09
KEEP WHAT YOU CAN.

From the Louisville Evening Post.
 The Boston Herald says: 1.-The English press is almost unanimous in the opinion that the United States should keep all the Spanish possessions that it seizes during the war. This is an indorsement of the good old rule,'
 "'That they should take who have the
 power,
 And they should keep who can
 Tt is a simple plan, and quite English you know
 Quite American too, is it not?
 Did we leave anything to the Indian after we were done with him?
 Did we surrender Clarlx's conquest of the northwest when we came to make peace with Great Britain?
 Did we not force France to surrender Louisiana under threats of war, with Eng. land as our ally?
 Did we not exact Texas and a good slice of Mexico after our war with Mexico?
 We purchased Florida from Spain just as we proposed to purchase Cuba.
 We would like to Americanize some New England newspapers and New England senators. Why not teach in New England schools the history of America for the past 100 years as a substitute for so much Greece. Rome and the pyramids?
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uN6IE sAM,s TOUR.

I'll just go down to Philip land
 To see what we can do Old Montojo has drawn a hand
 Dewey, it's up to you. The Spanish fleet has crossed the sea,
 A. Cuban port in viw; To have it bottled pleases me
 Hobson, its up to you. The Dons are hiding in the brush, Rough Riders must get through; Iris time to make forward rush ' Teddy, it's up to you. Bring Wheeler Lawton-left and right,
 Wig-wag to old Vesu; We'll show them how the Yankees fght-s shafter, it's IF to you. Some boats are blowing thro' the storm;
 Give chase-cut them in two; Cerveras not Cervera warm
 Sampson, it's up to you. I think the foe Is out of chips,
 No white, no red, no blue; Now smHe old Spain upon the hips
 Watson, it's up to you. .
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RICH PRIZE MONEY.
The Sailors and Officers of SampsOns Fleet
 Win Get About S17O,00O.

Washington, July 6.-For every man on the Spanish warships at the time of the attack, our sailors receive 800 bounty, in accordance with Section 1885, of the Re- vised Statutes of the United States, which says:
 A bounty shall be paid by the United States for each person on board any ship or vessel of war belonging to an enemy at the commencement of an engagement which is sunk or otherwise destroyed in such engagement by any ship or vessel belonging to the United States, or which it may be necessary to destroy in conse- quence of injuries sustained in action, of S1OO, if the enemys vessel was of inferior force, and $200 if of equal or superior force to be divided among the officers and crew in the same manner as prize money
 If there were 1,700 men on Cerveras ships, which presented a force inferior to the Americans the bounty will be somewhat more than $17O,OOO, which is divided in the same manner as prize money-one-twen- tieth to the commanding officer of the feet one-fftieth to the commanding officer Of a division of the feet, one one-hundredth to the fleet captain and one-tenth of each yes- sels share to the captain of that vessel, the remainder being apportioned to all other officers and men in proportion to their pay. As the law provides that all vessels within signal distance of the action and in condition to render aid, share in the prize money, it is likely that most of the fleet will not profit by the spanish defeat.
 In the case of the torpedo boat destroy CTS Furor and Fulton, which were knocked to pieces by the converted yacht Corsair the superior force was obviously on the Spanish side; therefore the bounty will be $200 per capita for those on board the de- stroyers. Probably che complement of the two ships was 135 men, making that boun- ty $27,0O0.
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o, this boy Lends mettle to as aIle
 HENRY ".
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DingIeyism's First Year.

The Dingley bill has been in operation a year lacking a few days To be exact, it went into operation on the 24th day of last July The bill has practically been in operation a year, and 1t has had a free, full opportunity to manifest its merits. The war has not at all interfered with imports. No privateers have roamed the seas. No war change whatever has taken place in our foreign trade.
 When the bill was before congress Mir Dingley cheerfully. said it would yield in it's first year $269, 100000; it did yield just 9,S19,5s4. It was ostensibly passed as revenue measure, and yet it yielded less by $26, ,500 600 than did the bill which it sup planted in the previous year. If any far ther evidence were needed to establish it's real nature as a campaign conpensater, these figures would supply it. But none is needed Hanna's promises are stuffed in 1t from start to finish. As revenue producer-to the governmental is dismal failure.
 It is. however, making campaign contrib tutors rich through exactions from honest mems pockets, and they will continue to extol it. A vier, more unblushing measure of robbery in the name of law was never enacted. It stands at the head of the vile class. It has filled the land with trusts, who are demanding and securing profits right up to the tariff point. It is full of duties that everybody knew were not need ed. These duties have enabled one knot or another of constituencies rascals to duties. For foreign goods would not be sent here to encounter a possible fall in prices to a point below cost and duties The consumer is its victim, and the cam paign contributor it's beneficiary.
 But such a scheme invariably works it's own ruin. The exports of manufactured goods are not increasing as rapidly as they did under the Wilson bill Manufacturers begin to see that it's sole value lies in the opportunity to rig the home market. It begins to operate against an extension of trade in foreign markets. Whatever limits imports must in long run cut down exports of manufactured goods. Other nations must take flour and provisions from us, but in buying manufactured goods they yariably seek the one that buys most from them Dingleyism is thus a failure how ever viewed.
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Gov. Johnston at 0DeIika.

Governor Johnston spoke at Opellka yes terday. and in the course of his address he took occasion to show that tho tax commission acts have not lessened the confidence of capitalists in Alabama laws, or in any manner hlndered industrial prog ress. He not only showed that in trying to equalize taxation no war was intended to be made upon investments; but he also showed that in the last two years the progress of material development in the state had been remarkable.
 This development is especially attested in the building or enlargement of cotton mills; in the construction of new railroads beyond similar work in any other state Of the union; and in the development of the steel industry in themineral district Of the state. There is no distrust in any quar- ter of the revenue laws of the state. Every sensible man knows that taxation should, as far as is possible, be just and equal and that is all the tax commission acts aim to accomplish. From one end of the state to the other there is hope and progress. They can be found among the saw ana blaming mills of the pine belt; on the rich plantations of the black belt; in the busy mills and furnaces and mines of the min eral district, and among the cotton mills and diversified agriculture of the Tennessee valley. The state is on the upgrade, and Governor Johnston did not at Opelika out reckon the situation in the least
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Another Naval Hero.

Lieutenant Commander Wainwright, born in the District of Columbia and appointed tat large," was chief executive officer of the Maine on the night of the disaster in Havana harbor He escaped from the ill., fated ship, and it is now plain that he did not forget the means that sent the ship to the bottom.
 When the yacht Corsair was purchased by the government from Mr. Pierrepont Morgan, Lieutenant Commander Vain wright was placed in command of her. The vessel is small, but she had been strength ened, and transformed into a torpedo boat destroyer and six-pounders were placed on her. She was renamed the Gloucester.
 The remainder of the story can be gath cred from the dispatches. The Gloucester was near Morro Castle when Cervera's fleet came down the narrow channel to the sea. The little Gloucester at once attacked the vizcaya, one of the most powerful cruisers in the world But the task was hopeless one The flying Spaniard was too big, and the Gloucester next espied two of her own size in the torpedo boat destroyers, the Fulton and Furor. Firing one more vicious shot at the vizcaya, she turned to them, and soon sent them to the bolttom It is said Commodore Schley signalled Vain wright to steam away, so that vessels of greater power could attack the torpedo boats, but he did not see the signals He continued to fight them until they went down.
 Just how it occurred does not appear, but he turned in time to receive on board the Gloucester Admiral Cervera as a prisoner of war! And Wainwright was the first one to congratulate the man who had appre- cated and admired Hobsons heroic deed, upon the brave and heroic attempt he had made to escape from the doomed city. AL together, it was Wainwrights busy morn- ing, and we'll did he acquit himself. He was as generous in his appreciat ton of Ger verars gallant endeavor, as he was brave and determined in his duty to his country He certainly did remember the Maine.
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From the Pratt City Commercial.
 The action of The Age-Herald in sacrl- ficing the glorious privileges of last Mon. davis celebration by getting out extra edi- tions was greeted with applause by us patriotic patronage. While contemporaries were reveling amid the pomp and splen- dor of that illustrious day. The Age-Herald was hard at work informing the anxious public of the situation at the seat of var. The Age-Herald is nothing If not pa triotic.
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THE PROOF READER,
From the Tuskaloosa Gazette.

From the Tuskaloosa Gazette.
 The Gazette gravely announced yester- day morning that man was struck by lightning in a house beyond Northport on Sunday that his comprehension was shocked" and a flock of goats under the house was filled" It passes "comprehen- son'' how such mistakes occur, but this was Q combined error of the compositor and careless proofreader. It is needless to say that it was the mans companions, and Lot comprehension, that were shocked, and the goats were unfortunately killed and not filled"
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Where It Game In

From Puck.
 Hardfact-Well, must confess I don't see much poetry in a moonlight excur- sion.
 Oberheintz-Gott in himmel Haf you seen dose nine kegs of beer?
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There Is no more pitiful figure in Europe that the queen regent of Spain. The Mad rid people speak of her as "the Austrian woman" No greeting is hers as she drives in the streets of the capital, and yet her constant thought and care rest in the in- terests of ner young son.
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MT. Bryan, says the Omaha World-Her- aid, lis causing a large number of partisan organs serious offense by quietly going ahead with the work of organizing a regi- ment composed of the best young men in the best young state in the union.'
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those sixteen years old, passed the senate but did not reach a vote sn the house. The antf-scalping bill, prohibiting ticket brokerage, reported in both houses, went over to the next session.
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The attempt of the politicians of Dela- ware to overthrow the Australian ballot failed, because when the bill reached Gov ernor Turnell he promptly placed it Fin the morgue."
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The British expedition, 10000 strong, will move from Berber in August, and soon reach Khartoum. The Anglo-Saxon is up and doing at the tail end of the century.
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When that historic battle between two heavily armored fleets did occur only one man was killed on the victorious side.
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Napeleon's rule has been changed by this war Providence now fights with the side that can lands it's shots.
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The famous rebel yell, says the Spring field Republican, deserves a place in the literature of war beside the battle-cry of the Moslem.
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The range and destructiveness of Ameri- can guns seems to be as great on ships protected by 9-inch armor as on ships of the Montijo sort
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Blanco's quarrel with Cervera Is a secret of the war It may have had something to do with the latter's suicidal dash from the harbor of Santiago.
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The more the Santiago battle is studied, the plainer it is seen that American marks manship is invincible.
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made effectual. Reduce the 100000 Spanish troops on the island to a diet of yams.
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Add the Vesuvius to Commodore Wat sons feet Her cough should be heard in the Bay of Biscay.
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General Shafter's war balloon carries six people provided the general himself does not go along.
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GEN. WHEELER,
From the Hartford Courant.

From the Hartford Courant
 We can quite easily believe the story from Santiago that General Joe Wheeler did not want to wait for the siege guns. "Old age neer cools the Douglas blood' But General Shafter showed sound military sense and fitness for command when he held his fiery subordinate in leash and made him wait. They have proverb in the south of Europe that he who goes pru- dently goes with whole skin. It is a wise proverb.
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The jokes and jibes based on Camara's arrival in Manila bay have been called in
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The '1ust of empire" won out in the sen- ate by vote of 42 to 21.
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"N1ilitaryism'' and imperialism were celebrating yesterday.
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w York Commercial-Adver-

From the New York Commercial-Adver
 tser.
 This is easily believed of a major-gener- al 62 years old who climbs trees in uni form General Wheeler is as fierce as a wildcat and as full of life and energy as a school boy. Old age, forsooth He is one of the men who never grow old
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The bloekade of cuba should now bel
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The home strategy boards have been temporarily silenced.
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HARD AT WORK.

schley catches them either a-coming O a-gwine.
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made effectual. Reduce the 100000 Spanish troops on the island to a diet of yams. When that historic battle between two heavily armored fleets did occur only one man was killed on the victorious side.  Napeleon's rule has been changed by this war Providence now fights with the side that can lands its shots.
  The more the Santiago battle is studied. the plainer it is seen that American marks manship is invincibe.
 Add the Vesuvius to Commodore Wat sons feet Her cough should be heard in the Bay of Biscay.
 General Shafter's war balloon carries six people. provided the general himself does not go along.
 The jokes and jibes based on Camara's arrival in Manila bay have been called in
 
 The '1ust of empire' won out in the sen- ate by vote of 42 to 21.
 ''AIilitaryism" and ''imperiaism" were celebrating yesterday.
 The home strategy boards have been temporarily silenced.
 schley catches them either a-coming or a-gwine.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-28
THAT SPANISH FLEET.
Only the Minister of Marine Knows
In What Direction II
Is Round

Madrid April est is reported here
from Madrid that the destination of the
Spanish fleet, which is said to have
been at sea for some daNs, is unknown
to anyone but the minister of marine,
Admiral Bermejo. But, 1t is added,
news is expected before long at the
Spanish capital Of the bombardment
of American coast towns. 1t is also
said that the Spanish naval authori-
ties are satisfied that Spain can easily
force the blockade Of Cuba when she
desires to do so.
1t is thought possible in some quar-
ters that Admiral Montijo Commander
Of the Spanish squadron at the Philip
pines), who has a reputation for reck-
less bravery and determination. but
does not shine as a tactician, may put
to sea and take the offensive. The
public Is elated by the Monterrats
success, which is regarded as furnish
Ing proof of the ineffectiveness Of the
blockade of Cuba.
Senor Romero Robledo declared in
the cortes yesterday that Spain ought
to make up her mind to struggle along,
since no one would support her.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-28
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Persons desiring to return via Gettysburg
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rronab1N a sbanlsh b kufr.

Bayonne, France. April 2s.-Aocord-
ing to letter just received here from
Madrid, dated from the Spanish capi-
tai on Tuesday, a Spanish squadron,
consisting of four ironclads and three
torpedo boat destroyers, sailed for the
United States Tuesday. 1t was rumor-
ed that the squadron was to steam di-
rect across the Atlantic and lombard
northern parts of the United States.
The port from which this squadron
sailed was not mentioned. 1t was
added, however, that a second squad
ron, consisting of four ironclads and
two cruisers, was being formed at
Cadiz. Its destination was unknown.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-28
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain. Plainheld, Ill.
makes the statement, that she caught cold
which settled on her lungs; she was treated
for a month by her family physician, but grew
worse. He told her she was a hopeless vic,
tim of consumption and that no medicine
could cure her. Her druggist suggested DR.
Kings New Discovery for consumption she
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self benefited from first dose. She continued
its use and after taking six bottles, found her
self sound and well ; now does her owr
housework, and is as well as she ever was
Free trial bottles of this Great Discovery at A
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seoretary Dnyt. AssIslant Confirmed

stCTtIHTN JHN ; N~NINI NH NOnIlF Weu :
Washington, April 2S.-The senate, in
executive session, confirmed the nomi-
nation Of Professor John b. Moore to
be first assistant secretary of state on
the recommendation Of the committee
on foreign relations. At the commit
tees meeting the roint was raised that
in some of his writings Professor
Moore had deprecated some of the
views on the Monroe doctrine held in
this country, and a subcommittee con-
ferred with the president upon the sub
ject. The president reminded them
that the Monroe doctrine was not to the
front at present. The nomination was
accordingly reported and confirmed
without opposition.