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~ :The vizcaya at Havana.

Havana, March 2.-The Spanish
cruiser Vizcaya arrived off Moro Cas-
tie at o'clock last evening, after a
good voyage from New York. She
was met by scores of steam launches
and gaily decorated yachts, with
bands, and as she steamed to her
mornings enthusiastic welcomes were
shouted from all the quays, which
We're lined with thousands of people.
The streets and plazas were gay with
bunting. rockets We're discharged, and
there was continuous cheering from
all the boats
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A committee having in charge local
entertainment went to q noted editor to
request him to take part in it.
"What do you want me to do, gentle
menu" he asked
'We would like to have you give US a
talk on spelling reform, they replied.
"Well, he rejoined, 81 can give you
my idea of spelling reform in one sentence
Just leave me off the programme. p
Youths Companion.
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Tanning Lions.

Perzon, the great French lion tanner,
owed his success to tho use of electricity in
tanning his beasts When wild lion or
tiger was to be tanned, live wires were first
rugged up in the cage between the tanner
and tho animal. After a time Perzon
would turn his back, and the wild creature
would invariably make a leap at him, but,
eneountering the charged wires, would
receive paralyzi1g shock sufficient to ter
toriZe it forever
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Birmingham, Ala, March 3.-Jules
and Joanna Bonner, who resided near
Livingston, went to prayer meeting,
leaving five children ranging in ages
from 2 to years at home alone. They
locked the children in and left a
blazing log fire to keep them warm.
Returning home they saw in the dis
lance their home in fans. They ran
to it bre&thlessly and reached the
house just a moment before the roof
fell in, and could hear the piteous cries
of their children as they beat against
the door and cried for help. In another
moment the roof fell in, and before
the flames could be subdued the five
children were charred cOrpses
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HABITS AND ADJUSTMENTS OF LEARNED
MEN

When Petavius, the Theologian,
was employed in his "Dogmatica
Theological a wolk OF extensive
erndition, his regular recreation. at
the end or every second hour, was
to twirl his chair for five minutes.
Assinius Polio would rot suffer
any business to occupy him beyond
certain hour. After that time he
would not allow any letters to be
opened alter his hours of relaxa alton.
less they might be interrupted by
unforeseen labors.
DR.. Samuel CLARK used to anus e
himself by jumping over tile chairs
and tables in his room.
DR.. Swift exercised himself by
running up and down the steps of
The deanery and even in his later
days, when his constitution was al
most broken down, he was as DR..
johnson observes, Oh. his legs ten
hours day.
Milton arose at four in the morn.
ing, had some one to real the
Bible to Linn for half an hour, con.
templated till seven, read and
wrote until dinner, walked or swung,
and played music three or four
hours, CT ,ltained visitors until
eight, TO light supper, smoked
his pipe, drank glass of water and
went to bed. He never drank strong
liquors, and seldom drank any
thing at all between meals.
Lamaratine, the poet, walked in
lis park, with pencil and pieces of
paper. Whatever ideas struck him
he put down on these pieces. He
threw them all into a box, and his
secretary afterwards arranged them
as he thought best. They were then
taken to bookseller and sold for
fifteen or sixteen hundred pounds a
work.
Salmasius used to iead and write
in the company of his wife and
amidst the noise of his children,
without Inconvenience whilst Hobbs,
on the contrary, was accustomed to
shut himself up in profound quiet
ness.
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PRINCE ALBERT OF BELGIUM
and good address. Like his uncle, the
king, he is fond of sport, is a devotee
of the bicycle, and, although studious
and enterprising. he is not so much
Of a Spectator as the monarch. Prince
Albert is popular in Belgium, and the
people seem satisfied that he viii make
a good sovereign. His father the
Count of Flanders, brother of King.
Leopold, some time ago renowned
heirship to the crown on account of i'll
hnnltl
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Guilty Couple to nang Together

Montpelier. VT. March 3.-The su-
preme court yesterday handed down
a decision refusing a new trial of the
case of the state against Mrs Isabella
A. March and William c. Buzzell, joint
ly convicted in the county court of the
murder of George Marsh, husband of
Mrs. Marsh by poisoning. Judge Ross
sentenced both Mrs. Marsh and Buzz
zell to be hanged at the state prison
at Windsor on Feb. 3, 1899.
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What is
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Castcra is Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription for Inft
and Children 1t coE.aias neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic 1t is harmless substitute
for Paregoric. Drops Soothing Syrups, and Castor OIL
Ii is Pleasant. is thirty years. by
Millions of Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and aays
feyerishness. Castora prevents vomiting Sour Curds
cures Diarrhoea and Wind Collie. CastOria relieves
teething troubles, constipation and hatuency.
Castcria assilates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-
toria is the Chdrens Panacea-tie Mothers Friend.
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of the weary, watch-worn *
mother by the side of her
suffering little one? Such mothers take
little or no account of their own WEAKNESS
and weakness, but keep on until they drop.
They seldom realize how completely their
baby's health depends upon their own.
Every mother, and every woman who ex-
poets to be mother, ought to obtain the
health bringing, strength creating assist
ance of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
It gives elastic endurance to the organs
concerned in motherhood, and nourishing
vitality to the special nerve-centers
Taken early during CESSATION it makes
motherhood perfectly safe and almost pain
less It's beneficial effect is transmitted to
the child in increased constitutional vigor
It protects the mother against relapse and
improves the quantity and quality of nour-
ishment during the nursing period.
It rei1forces tired over-wrought women at
every critical stage, and heals the special
diseases to which they are subject. 1t was
designed for this express purpose by an
educated physician and skilled specialist
Dr. Pierce has devoted thirty years to this
particular field of practice. His thousand
page book, the Peoples Medical Adviser, +"
VIII be sent free, for 81 one-cent stamps to
pay the cost of mailing only. Or, cloth
bound for Fl stamps. Address R. v. Pierce,
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Mrs ]. B. Clough, Box 2os, Lisbon, Grafton Co..
New Hampshire, writes: i" / am the mother Of
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perfect child and weighs about eighteen pounds.
If yoa remember wrote you about a year age
about my condition. / cannot give too much
praise to your Favorite Prescription as it saved
N1e great deal of suffering. I got along re-
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What is Blood Poverty?

Blood-poverty is want of red cor
puscles in the blood, due to defective
nourishment of the blood, brought
about by imperfect or bad digestion.
A positive cure for this ailment is DR..
John w. Bulls Pills, surprising di-
gestive tonic and an excellent blood
maker. DR.. Bulls Pills come sixty in
box; cost but % cents; trial box, 10
cents, sold by all dealers, or by mail.
A. c. Meyer s. Co., Baltimore, Md.
Accept only DR.. John w. Bulls Pills.
For sale by Nj. A. snodgrass, - N. Queer
street.
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Spring medicine is a necessity
which Hoods Sarsaparilla grandly
supplies. 1t purifies and vitalizes
the blood and thus gives tone and
strength to the whole system.
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fractional Churcb war Fndcd

Bay City, Mich. March 3.-The Polish
church war, in which two factions
have long fought for possession of the
property and books, Is ended. Both
factions have asked the bishop to re-
store harmony, and he will do so at
once.
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The reason why women are always
so interested 10 a bride is because
the married ones are wondering
whether she knows as much as they
do, and the unmarried oaes are won
dering whether they know as much
as she does.
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Don't imagine that the man in the
orchestra chair gets q better show
for his money than the boy In the
gallery.-Cbicago News.
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An American who has been visiting Eu-
rope says that the people in this country
boil their potatoes too long. In the for
eign restaurants the chefs leave hard spot
In the middle of the potato, which is said
to add to its sweetness.
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Better Than the Bakers.

Sign at the door of arestaurant in Paris:
Here 10 oysters are given to the dozen
oil through the season. "-Gaulois.
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HOOPS PILLS are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Cure
all liver ills.
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Toledo and Damascus blades were very
popular in the middle ages, and sold for
their weight in gold.
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FRAZER AXLE
& 4 & 4 ;,! :;. &C. GREASE
Ss 1sssJ"aesss uH1
Miles Nerve q Liver pms

Act on new principle-regulat-
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eevery. DIR. Miles Pills speedily
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liver, piles, constipation. Unequal
ed for men, women children SMALL
est, mildest, surestf so doees, IS
cts. Samples free at A. NJ. Gilbert's
Drug Store. Jan Is lys
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MANY Persons ere

Many Persons ere bzukeh
Gown nom oyerwork or household cares
Browns Iron BitterS Rebuilds the
gs16nn. aids digestion. removes excess Of hfla
- 01Eps maIazis- Ges Tie GeEuinA
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BELGIAN PRINCE COMING.

Belgiuln's Future King Is to Tour the
United States.
Bremen. March 1.-The steamer
Saiser Wilheha der Gosse. sailing from
Isis port for New York, takes among
ltr passengers Prince Albert Of Bel
rium. nephew of King Leopold, and
heir apparent to the throne. He is to
make an extensive tour of the United
States.
Prince Albert has recently reached
manhood, and is now a tall, soldiery
looking fellow, with pleasing features
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Don't be basty in jumping at a
conclusion. You may not be able
80 collect your accident policy.
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ELY BROTHERS,
Sc Warren St., New York City.

I suffered from Catarrh three
years it got so bad ] could not
work; ] used two bottles of Ely's
Cream Balm and am entirely we'll 4
would not be without it.-A. G..
Clarke, 341 Shawmut avenue, Bos-
ton.
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Don't rely on the promise of a
topper simply because be has the
reputation OF being a full filler.
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bruises. sores. ulcer. SAT- roeun,. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, Chilblains
congestion, eruptiOns, and it positively
cures piles or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box, at L. g..
Matthaeps drug store.
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Don't put on too many airs as you
float down lies stream your little
boat may capsize.
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DIRECTIONS
for using
CREAM BAL NJ,

Apply a particle
Of the Balm up in
to the n0strils.
After a moment
dra W str on e
breath tn GU gh
/ b e nose. Use
three times a day,
after meals pre-
ferred, and before
retiring.
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Castoria.

aCastoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
Dr.. G. G. osGooD,
Tnrrnll Mass
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cATARRH
ELY's CREAM
COLD IN HEAD

pk kL1's sD cHEA a1d CO[DN HEAD
cleanses the Nasal Passages, AL
lays pain and Inflammation, Heals the
Sores, Protects the membrane from Colds
Restores the Sense Of Taste and Smell.
The Balm is quickly absorbed and gives
relief at once. Price 80 cents at Druggists
or by mail.
ELY BROTHERS, SO Warren Street, MY
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~Castoria Is the Lest remedy for children =
which am acquainted Ihope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest of their children. and use Castoria in
stead Of the variousquack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium.
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtfm
agents down their threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DR. J. =. KNcHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
~ r... ror.rarv m i
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After using a 10 cent trial size of
Ely's Cream Balm you will be sure
to buy the so cent size. Cream
Balm has no equal in curing catarrh
and Cold in Head. Ask your drug.
eist for it or send 10 cents to US.
INV DID nPu EDC
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Tho Centaur Company n Murray Street. New York City
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-11
OPPOSED TO THE RIDER.
The Free Homestead Idea Opposed
in the House.

After some routine business had been
attended to yesterday by the House, it re-
solved itself into Committee of the
Whole for the purpose of continuing the
consideration of the Senate amendments
to the appropriation bill and the free
homestead idea. A dozen or more speech
es were made for and against the bill as
amended, but il was apparent from the
outset that the members had determined
not to concur.
Those most active in opposing the meas
ure were Mr. Sherman of New York Mr.
Robertson of Louisiana Mr.. Curtis of
Kansas, Mr.. Otey Of Virginia and Mr.
Dingley of Maine The latter made the
most effective speech against concuring
in the amendments, declaring that If the
free homestead clause became a law it
would inaugurate a policy which no one
could tell where 1T would stop. He add
ed also that IL would be an act of bad
faith toward the men who had purchased
lands
After considerable amount of parlia-
mentaTy skirmishng. the House. by a
very large majority. voted to nOn-concur
in all Of the Senate amendments, and the
bill was sent 10 conference.
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THE LIMIT TAKEN OFF.
Naval Recruits VIII BE Received iii
Unrestricted Numbers.

Orders have gone forth from the Navy
Department to all naval recruiting sta
tions to enlist men without limit. This is
very significant when 1t is remembered
that up to the time the Maine was blown
up the navy was full.
In addition to these orders, the depart
ment has decided that men are not en-
listing rapidly enough. This is no refiec-
ton on American patriotism, for the de-
partment realizes that at the first note
of war thousands would flock to enlist.
The department. however, wants men
now. in order that they may get an ink
ling of discipline before the anticipated
hostilities shall have begun.
For this reason Commander Hawley
Chief Engineer Webster. Surgeon Percy
and Chief Boatswains mate will leave
Washington this morning on a recruiting
tour of the South, with orders to enlist
at least 1000 machinists, electricians and
seamen and as many more as will apply
In the South there are no receiving
ships or recruiting stations, and for this
reason it is necessary that the recruiting
commission shall travel
The following cities will be visited in
the order named: New Orleans. Calves
ten, Vicksburg and Mississippi River
towns to st. Louis, Cleveland. and then
back to Charleston and Savannah
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United States supreme Court

Present: The Chief Justice, Mr.. Justice Har-
lan Mr.. Justice Gray Mr.. Justice Brewer, Mr..
Justice Brown, Mr. Justice Shiras, Mr.. Justice
White, Mr.. Justice Peckham, and Mr.. Justice
McKenna
Edward Amber Armstrong, of Camden, n. j.,
and Ernest Leigh Tustin, of Philadelphia, Pa,
admitted TO practice.
No. 51f-S. W. Vance ct al, appellants, vs.
W. A. Vandercook Company, and
No. Sis. W. Vance ct al, plaintiffs in error,
VS.. W. A. Vandercook Company; argument con
tinued by Mr.. William A. Barber. for Vance e;
al, by Mr. J. p. Kennedy Bryan for W. A Van
dercook Company, and concluded by Mr. William
A. Barber for Vance ct al.
No 99-Boyden Power Brake Company ct al,
appellants, vs. George Westinghouse, ir., ct al,
and
No 116-G George Westinghouse, ir., ct al. APP
pellauts. VS.. Boyden Power Brake Company, ct
al; argument commenced by Mr.. George IL.
Christy for Westinghouse, ct al
Adjourned until today at II o'clock. The
day roll call for Friday. March IL, will be fol
lows: No. 99 (and 116), S97, s. %, (and 10 and
l6), 297, 2s, 30 ll9. 53l. and 90.
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COAL SUPPLY EXHAUSTED.
The Spanish Fleet in Cuban Waters
Out of Fuel

Havana. March 1G.-Adrniral Manterola
and Gen. Blaneo held long conference
today at the governor generals palace
during which Gen. Blanco gave orders
that no callers. whatever their business
might be. should be allowed to disturb
him. The rumor soon spread that the
commanders Of the land and sea forces Of
Spain in Cuba were discussing the best
way TO attack the United States if war
be declared.
The Spanish rabble here feel pretty
confident that with the vizcaya. the Al
nirante Oquendo and the Spanish feet
Of gunboats in Cuba they are in a posi-
ton 10 sweep from the sea the whole ar
ray OF batueshiDs. cruisers and torpedo
boats under Admiral Sicard. and lay
waste the coasts Of the United States
both on the Atlantic and Pacific As a
matter Of fact however. the two Spanish
leaders IN Cuba were not discussing the
prowess Of the Spanish navy, nor the tri-
umphs that await il. They merely talked
about the very unpleasant position in
which the arrival OF the Vizcaya and the
Almirante Oquendo has placed them on
account Of the small supply Of coal now
IN Havana The Yizcaya coaled in New
York and has coal enough for a short trip,
but the Almirante Oquendo exhausted all
Its supply while coming from Spain.
Admiral Manterola now realizes that
81 war is declared at once the Spanish
Warships VIII be in bad way. The 1000
tons Of coal which last week were in the
storehouse Of Zulueta have been exhaust
60 by the gunbOats that are cruising after
1libusters and By the transport steamers
carrying government troops. SO the Span
ish warships In Cuba have suddenly be-
come stationary for lack Of fuel As the
result Of the conference a large order for
coal has been sent 10 England and small
er orders 10 the United States. and in the
event Of a sudden outbreak Of hostilitles
1t was agreed that as soon as war Is de-
clared all the coal in the private stores
Of the merchant steamship companies and
on hand FOR private Industrial uses shall
be seized as a war measure TO feed the
furnaces Of the warships.
Another cause for great concern here
is the famous floating dock, which sunk
three months ago and was fioated again.
lt is still puzzle to the navy department
here. Nobody understands IL; nobody on
the entire stan Of Admiral ManteroIa
for which il was bought-for repairing
Harships. On the contrary. everybody is
afraid that the dock will sink again when
least expected 10 play such a shabby
trick on Spain.
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Senior Polo Bernabe was not accom-
panied by his wife.
She is the daughter of Senior Mendez
de Vigo. ambassador of Spain at Berlin.
Senor Polo Bernabe was busy yes
terday supervising the unpacking of his
baggage.
He viii call upon Secretary Sherman
this morning, who will escort him
to the White House, where he will be
formally presented 10 the President at
II o'clock
The present Spanish legation was leas-
ed by Senior de LONE for several years
and it will be the residence of Senior Polo
y Bernabe as soon as it can be put in
shape. 1t is a handsome home. The
walls are covered with paintings and taps
estries. and the house is fitted through
out with heavily carved furniture.
In the office hangs a fine portrait in oil
of Admiral Jose Polo Bernabe, father oi
Senor Luis Polo y Bernabe. There is
a striking resemblance between the old
diplomat and sailor and the present min
lister. Admiral Polo Bernabe was min
lister of Spain at Washington from 1S7:
until 1875
The ten years war in Cuba was in prog
ress then and many questions arose re-
quiring diplomatic skill in their adjust.
ment.
Senior Luis Polo Bernabe is slight
short of stature, very blond, with scant
hair and beard.
He is an excellent linguist and speaks
English fuently. He was born in Mad
rid 45 years ago.
He entered the diplomatic service as ar
attache in this city in 1873, was promoted
TO third secretary in 1875, and remained
here until 1881, when he was transferred
to the foreign office ar Madrid. In 1SS
he was made second secretary at TIL,
Hague, from which post he returned II
1885 TO the foreign office at Madrid. Hi,
elevation to the rank of minister follow
ed soon after. From minister TO Egyp
and later to Brazil he returned TO Spair
TO become chief of the commercial section
of the foreign office
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MEN FOR THE KATAHDIN.
The Ram VIII Join the Terror at
TOmpkinsville.

New York, March 10.-F'ifty men, re-
Gently enlisted in the navy, were sent
from the receiving ship Vermont to the
Pennsylvania depot in Jersey City today
on board the navy yard tug Narkeeta.
The men were in charge of Mate Wilson.
AT Jersey City they boarded special
train that had brought from the Boston
navy yard 100 other men. All the men
were bound for the League Island yard,
where, with detachments from other
yards, they will constitute the crew OF
the ram Katahdin. Quartered with the
recruits on the Vermont are the five
sailors who survived the Maine disaster.
The Katahdin, it is said, has been ordered
to join the Terror at Tompkinsville.
When the Narkeeta had left the sail
ors she returned to the navy yard to tow
a barge load of electric-firing, armor-
piercing five-inch shells to the Pennsyl-
vania station for shipment to Philadel-
phia and other yards where ships are
soon to go into commission.