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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
Two Months Achievements.

The war was practically two months old
on Monday. 1t was April 20 that the Presi-
dent signed and sent the ultima tum of this
country to Spain and also signed a notifi-
cation of intention to blockade the Cuban
ports. This date will undoubtedly be taken
in future as the beginning of the war al
though formal declaration was not made
until April %. What has been achieved in
the two months?
In the first place one of the greatest
victories in naval warfare has been won by
Admiral Dewey, and the Philippine Islands,
the richest and most valuable colonial pos
session OF Spain have been placed in such Il
condition that the United States can take
and hold them whenever it chooses. This
alone is a feat which any nation might be
proud to perform in 50 brief time
The only thing this country had to fear
from Spain was its navy. This, even in it's
decrepit condition. could, if skillfully han
died, have been source of anxiety and
have caused damage at unprotected points
on the coast of the United States. The
neutraliZing of this fleet, it was acknowi-
edged, was one of the most desirable events
of the war. In less than two months this
has been accomplished and Cervera's ships
lie securely bottled in Santiago harbor,
with their capture or destruction as certain
as any future event can be.
The need of a trained army, 1T was felt
would be one of the greatest drawbacks to
the prosecution of the war. To gather,
equip and drill such an army needs time
thought and money. 1t is probable that no
nation in the condition the United States
was last April ever did so much in two
months to prepare an army for active serv-
ice as this country has done. At least $50 =
600 volunteers are gathered and $4,000 more
Will soon be added. Two expeditions have
been sent away, one to the Philippines, 5000
miles on and another to Cuba to aid the
navy in the capture of Santiago.
THESE are the three great achievements
or two months of war. If any one is dis
satisfied with the progress made, let him
show what nation, beginning where the
United States did two months ago. has
achieved as much in the same time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
The intercollegiate Championships.

Ihe lnter-university sporting champion
ships are pretty well divided up this wear
Yesterdays boat race was won by Cornell
with ease and that institution once more
holds the pennant for Craftsmanship Yale
holds the football championship as result
of last autumn's play. This seasons base
hall games resulted in a peculiar division Of
honors and 1t is Impossible to accredit any
one university with the years champion
ship. Princeton beat Brown and Brown
beat Harvard Princeton beat Harvard and
was defeated by Yale. Yale beat Brown
and was downed by Harvard. This COM
blnation of results leaves it possible for
the admirers of each of the four l.;liyer-
sites to claim base ball superiority by a
system of figuring on the result adjusted 10
the various points of view. Princeton Is not
a participant in the boat races, having
practically no nearby water for practice
work, while Cornell, Yale and Harvard are
we'll supplied in this respect. Cornell, how
ever has the best opportunity of all to
practice and practically every student has
a chance to enter the crews that annually
struggle to uphold the long record of VIC
tories won In the shells by this university
In yesterdays racing Yale secured the
freshman championship, but comparatively
little attention is paid to this event, ever
Swallowed as it is by the greater struggle
for the varsity honors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
Undaunted.

The pen is mightier than the sword
Like many maXims old,
When put to a decisive test,
1t doesn't always hold.
The war would long ago have ceased
Had strategists displayed
The swift precipitation of
The poets light brigade
What though their lines-that is to say,
Hexameters and such
Are sadly broken here and there?
They never mind it much.
What though iambic feet be famed
And Pegasus displayed
With heaving chest? They still march on
The poets light brigade.
How oft they've "downedthe bastard foe"
How oft they've raised the flag
OF victory to float above
The hated Spanish rag!
They ever rally to the charge
With spirits undsmayed
Like all the rest, they strive their best,
The poets light brigade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
Division in the Silver Camn-

Some remarks made by Mr.. Teller in the
Senate Monday on the subject of Hawaiian
annexation and territorial expansion are
attracting wide and deserved attention
The Colorado Senator spoke briefly, and.
as ne stated without preparation but, as
usual very mucn TO the point. He made
ms position entirely clear on both PROPOSE
tons, and he had very close attention.
Mr. Teller was in favor of annexation
long before the present war emergency
arose. and of course still favors annexation.
He is a lawyer of note. and gives il as his
opinion that annexation by resolution of
congress will be entirely constitutional.
Nor Is he alarmed about the future on any
accounts He has supreme faith in the
American people. and the question of
territorial expansion says:
Il do not know what will be done when
TINS war Is over, but L will tell YOU what |
believe, yet not wishing to take up and
discuss mooted questions | believe that
wherever our flag flies by right of CONQUEST
or by the consent -of the people who will
let IL be put up. there ii will remain and
the party or the men who propose to take
IL down VIII reckon with the great body of
the American people. who iyelieye that II
Is the best flag and the best government
better calculated to bring peace and pros
perity 10 men than any other flag and gov
eminent under the sky"
IL
ton to the position taken by MIR. Bryan.
The Nebraska leader is against territorial
expansion of any kind. Presumably when
The war with Spain closes he will advocate
either the handing back of Porto Rico and
the Philippines to Spain after the matter
Of indemnity has been arranged or the sale
OF them by the United States to SOME other
power The Colorado leader, on the other
hand, Is very certain that wherever the
stars and Stripes may be flying when the
war closes the sentiment of the American
people Will keep it flying. Mr.. Bryan.
therefore. as d presidential candidate in
1900 on a platform such as he now outlines
could not command as he did in 1896. the
support OF Mr.. Teller
1t Will be remembered that MANY demo-
Gratis We're disappointed in 1896 al the fail
ure OF their party to nominate Mr.. Teller
Tor President The more prominent leaders
all We're. To a man they favored him for
the race and number of them went to
Chicago 10 help along the boom. Every
thlns was prospecting. too, to that end
When Nh Bryan struck the convention
with his oratOry and swept everything be-
fore him The enthusiasm of the rank and
Tile of the delegates won over the matured
plans and cooler judgment of the leaders
Mr.. Teller was regarded by the leaders
democrats as well as silver republicans. as
by far the broader and better equipped man
for the highest executive office How far
Will this division in the silver ranks he
likely 10 extend?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
Spanish Ships Sailing Eastward.

There seems to be some foundation for
the report that part, at least, of the Span
ish warships under Admiral Camara are
headed eastward in the Mediterranean
presumably for the SueZ canal The au-
tborities in this city are said to have con-
firmatory advices to this effect, and it re-
mains for the next few days to disclose
whether this fleet actually passes the great
eastern water gate of Europe south
ern and eastern route 1t has thus far
seemed incredible that Spain would under
take to send fleet to Manila, after the
long and costly delay Immediately follow
ing the battle of May 1. Had the Madrid
authorities acted with energy then it might
have been possible to concentrate at Ma
Mia sufficient army and navy to prevent
Admiral Dewey from following up his first
victory with others, or perhaps even to
wrest from him the advantage he had Sc
cured But the days went by without ac-
ton, the ships lay idle al Cadiz, the re-
pairs and the work of equipment went
ahead with characteristic slowness, and
the opportunity to strike Dewey before he
was reinforced was missed. He now has,
beyond question, the aid of the Charleston
and the first division of the troops sent to
him. Before the Spanish fleet can arrive at
sidLHld ne VIII nave Deen joined by the
Monterey, and it is even possible that be-
fore the Spanish could reach the scene of
action the second detachment of troops and
the Monadnock will have reinforced the
American commander, thus giving him
fighting force more than equal to that
which is now slowly progressing eastward
from SPAIN These facts must be apparent
at Madrid Yet the public demand for &C
ticn of some sort is apparently too great
to be withstood, and it may be that the
authorities have undertaken ruse to al
lay excitement and that the fleet will not
&c all the way to the Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
Plans of the FiIibusters,


Washington Dispatch to the New York World
(copperhead).
The anti-annexationsts We're in good
heart today. Several plans to strength. u
the opposition have been discussed. One is
TO debate the general deficiency bill in ex-
tense. There are features OF the bill, Sen
ators say, that are open to grave criticism
The subject OF transportation is one of
II EN-. The World exploited this matter to-
Cay. If the Hawaiian ring wished to have
summer session, the anneXationst IS
assert, they are competent to aid them in
obtaining one. Investigations are talked
about There is ill-feeling in existence that
will be intensified by time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24

lions that he had deceived the people and
forfeited public confidence! But what eff
feet did it all have on him? None what
ever. He was great and good and sim
cere man. He had spoken truly when he
said that the war was not undertaken to
free the slaves. but to save the Union.
But when the freedom of the slaves be-
came, as he thought. essential to the saw
ing of the Union he did not hesitate a mo-
ment to take the step which wisdom and
patriotism alike dictated. He met the emer-
gencies promptly as they arose and his
name is most revered of all now after that
of Washington.
So in this matter with Spain. The coun-
try went to war for the purpose of putting
an end to Spanish sovereignty in Cuba and
securing for the island an independent and
a stable form Of government. The acquisi-
ton by conquest of Spanish territory any
where was not on the cards. But in the le-
climate prosecution of the original pur-
pose the fortunes of war have placed Span
ish territory at the mercy Of the United
States and now the cry is raised that the
country is about to belle its own declara-
lions and discredit itself in the eyes of the
world. Shall hostilities at Manila be sus-
pended? Shall the projected campaign
against Porto Rico be abandoned? Shall
10 attack on Spain be made anywhere but
in the island of Cuba, in order that the
imaginary letter of the war declaration be
kept?
Mr. Mckinley, there is every reason to
believe will, III the spirit of Mr.. Lincoln,
meet all emergencies as they arise. keeping
the Union always in mind and Sinking no
plain and positive duty on any account
whatever. His own party Is behind MIN,
and if all democrats were as clear-headed
as Mr. Watterson there would be no dis
cord. as there should not be with respect
to this matter anywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
Seeks NOtoriety.
From the New York Sun.

There seems to be an impression in WASH
ington that the Hon. Champ Clark of Mis-
souri,. has made up his colossal mind to
punish the District OF Columbia because
the Washington papers have dared to criti-
else him for opposing the annexation of
Hawaii. The impression must be erroneous.
The Hon. Champ Clark doesn't object to
any easy means of advertising II he
couldn't get himself criticised once in a
while he would not be heard of at all. The
efdman must have the billboard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24

Inc proposed promotion of Naval Con-
structor Hobson is strenuously objected to
IN some quarters, on the ground that it is
quite without precedent. Well, that gen.
Ieman's little adventure in Santiago har-
Dor was somewhat out OF the common
both in risks and results. Why then,
shouldn't he be rewarded accordingly? Age
and length of service are good things IN
their way. but they are not the only things
10 be recognized IN war times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24

small to cope even with the ordinary re-
quirements. without reference to the de-
msnds of such emergencies as are created
by the striking of the fire alarm. This
squad needs enlargement as well as the I'M
mounted branch of the force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
A SfateAman.

That's remarkable man." said Senator
Sorghum, reflectively; "a very remarkable
man."
rs he what you would call an able
statesman"
Yes, sir. l know of none better if you
have any proposition you desire discreetly
stated to a legislator"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24

Real tears are said to have been shed by
friends of the defeated in the big boat race
NashfnStonIans have Tong since gotten
over the danger of any such weakness IN
connection with their baseball club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
Different.

I'VE might" exclaimed the Spaniard sad,
with Europe have some little pull
If we could fight an ironclad
As boldly as we fight bull
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
PnternaI Forethourht.

"Bliggins fully believes that his boy is
the most wonderful member of the whole
human race"
Yes. He's thinking of having his name
copyrighted now, so that when he grows
up and gets famous people can't put it on
cigar boxes without paying"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24

Col Bryan appears to be taking very
httie interest in the Indignation of Mr.
Hill and NJ. Murphy concerning New York
democrats VINO failed TO support the ma
Sional ticket in 1886.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
Strcaked With Yellow.
,rk Mail and Express.

From the New York Mail and Express.
Even at this early stage of the Senate de-
bate on Hawaii it is seen that the White
brand of craftsmanship is plentifully
streaked with yellow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24

There is every reason to believe that
Lieut.. Hobson and his associates suffer for
nothing except the lack of good society
outside of their own limited circle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24

This Is an age of new departures, and il
ay suggest itself to Mr.. Dewey's friends
that the country has not yet had a naval
hero for a President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24

The Spanish monarchy would do well to
abdicate while it still has influence enough
with the railway companies to get a pass
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24

The Emperor of Germany is subject to
the distrust which always hangs around a
man who insists on being brilliant but
cratic"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24

Spain refuses to be cheered by the anti
annexation protests that outlying territory
Is merely an embarra ssment to a country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24

Admiral Cervera seems to have been SO
completely cornered that thers is no oppor-
tunity even for mendacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
Transatlantic Courage.

The valiant Spaniards who declare
They don't know when to quit
Are those who always keep so far
Away they can't be hit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24

Ex-President Cleveland cannot blame this
country. He was never much of hand at
taking advice himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
SHOOTING STARS.
Getting On

HOW are yon getting along With your
housekeeping" asked the young wife's
mother
"Oh, splendidly." she answered. 81 have
ain ost gotten so 1 can do things 10 suit
the hired girl"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
Represents Nobody but the Sugar
From the Boston Journal.

: II
These are little Straws which strengthen
the suspicion that in his frantic fight to de-
feat the desire of the Pacific coast and the
purpose of the national government Mr..
White represent nobody but the Sugar
Trust.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-02
A Few Items From 70. F,

Mr.. Hal. Campbell returned Wednes-
day night from Camp Form ance, at
Macon, Georgia.
He says it still rains in Georgia, and
mud is plenty and deep. There was
rain Monday and Tuesday. Sunday.
night, it rained so hard, they called the
guards in.
The camp is 30 muddy that as room az
the mud dries out little, the streets in
the camp are thrown up and rolled with
heavy roller.
The land around Macon is generally
sandy, but the camp is in a clay field
that was in cotton this year.
The water for the regiment is from
the city water works, and two incl
pipes are used for hydrants, and or
three of these the water was frozen, 81
that fires had to built about them, be
fore they could maze coffee.
Only two of the boys are in the hospi
tai, and they not very i'll.
Since the troops have been at Macon
the order in the city is better than
was before-due to the provost guard
of the regiments, that patrol the city.
\ The bread is furnished from tn
city, and has been condemned.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-02
IMPORTANT CHANGES,
Great improvements Con-
tracted For By the TeIe-
phone Company.
The Exchange To Be Moved To
West Columbus Avenue.

At meeting of the directors OF the
Bellefontaine Telephone Exchange,
Wednesday evening, q contract was
made for the finest Exchange Board that
is made to take the place of the one now
in use, and for new telephone boxes to
take the place of all the old ones. The
new board will cost 500. The contract
was made with the American Electric
Company of Chicago, who will send a
man at once to make the necessary
changes.
At the same time the Exchange will
be moved to the rooms on West Colum-
bus avenue, owned by Mr.. Robert
Cotton, over the Oak Restaurant.
The Bellefontaine plant is now con.
nected with about four hundred towns
in northwestern Ohio, and is seeking to
further extend its connections.
The officers of the company are as fol-
lows:
E. ]. Howenstine, Pres.
]. F. Shumate, Vice Pres.
g. M. Stevenson, sec'y.
w. @. Huston, Treas.
Directors.-E. ]. Howenstine, W. r
Niven, W. L. Mckee, W. @. Huston, g.
M. Stevenson, and J. F. Shumate.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-02
Artist RecitalS.

Bellefontsine may consider herself
fortunate indeed in securing so talented
an artist as Prof. Buchheim, whose ex-
ceptionally fine piano playing was a
revelation to our people last summer.
We can welcome him, not only as a
pianist of rare excellence, but as q
scholarly, polished gentlemen as we'll.
These three recitals should give an
impetus to the musical art of the com
munity, presenting "a they will the
best of the greatest composers the world
has ever known.
The first recital will consist of music
of the classical period from Bach, the
'Fsther of German Music" to Beetho-
ven, the most wonderful musician oi
them all.
The second recital, two weeks follow.
ing, will present music of the socalled
"Romatic" composers, Chopin, Schu-
man, Schubert, etc.
The third, December 30,h, will give
modern composers, Lifzt, Wagner
Rubenstein, Weber, etc. These thre,
will be given for the remarkably low
rate of 81 co. and no one who is interest
ed in these most beautiful of all arts car
afford to miss them. Educational Hal
this evening will hold q Representative
!; audience.
In addition to the piano numbers
Mrs. Jennie Oushman, a favorit
} vocalist here, and Miss Richey, OF o.
ford, will contribute solos.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-02
PERSONALS.

Mr.. J. E. West and son, Samuel, wer
In Wooster, yesterday.
|: Sergeant Gunder, of Msrysville, Il
visiting friends in Our city.
Mrs. Will Lane is guest at the hom,
| of Mr.. and Mrs. N, Leonard.
Clerk Roebuck will leave with party
of hunters for Florida. Monday.
Rev. R. 8. Stevenson, of Carmi, Ill.
is very sick with the measles.
Miss Ida Cook hes returned from 9
visit to her mother at Dayton, KY.
Miss Fsirie Boyd, of Columbus, is the
guest of Mrs J. s. Boyd at the Hotel
Ingalls,.
Mr.. 1. G. Kennedy returned to Day
ton yesterday, after several days visit in
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Enmor McMeans, of
Nebraska, are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
| o. Batch.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph JoH antgen leave
tomorrow to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Brandon
in Cleveland.
Miss Blanche Howenstine will enter
Wilson College at Chambersburg, Pa,
after the holidays.
Mr.. Newell Marquis returned home
Wednesday from three months visit in
the Western States.
Mr.. Wyke Pistt, very worthy young
man, con of William Piatt, died Wednes-
day night, Of consumption, at the home
of his parents on Macocheek.
Hal Campbell got home from Macon,
Wednesday night, on q seven days fnr-
Tough, and is having "hesps" of enjoy
ment in shaking hands with his friends
We are glad to see him looking so we'll.
Huber Miller arrived Wednesday
night from Macon, on a fuilough. Hu-'
Der has been exempt from sickness, an d
has got along without furlough, up-to-
date, and is only home to say goodbye
to the folks before going to Cuba.
Mrs. Vesta Shoemaker, of Dayton, De-
partment Pres, Mrs. Csllie f. Sorgen
of Kenton, Department and I. and Miss
Lena R,bb, of Marysville, Department
Inspector, were guests of Mrs Estelle
Campbell during the w. R, @. Convea.
ton in tn e city, leaving for home
Thursday morning.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-02
Wanted.

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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-02

Mrs. s. M. Armstrong, Mrs. Ella
PAYNE, Mrs. G E Yonkins and Mrs. 81
M. Vaughn. of Marysville, delesates to
the W r O. Annual Convention, stayed
over night with Mr.. VIM. Joslin's
family and enjoyed a very pleasant
social, and left for home Thursday
morning, after complimenting the ladies
OF Bsllefontaine for their good looks and
sociability, and we certainly think the
same Is due the Marysville ladies, both
for good looks and sociability.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-02
To New Philadelphia Ohio.

On account Of the Patrons of Hus-
bandry, Ohio State Grange, meeting at
New Philadelphia, Ohio, the D. & l. N
will sell excursion tickets Dec. IL and 13,
at ONE FARE for the round trip.
Tickets good to return until Dec. 18th.
The D. & L. N. is shortest route from
Bellefontaine, making close connections
in both directions.
Call on w. M. Segar, agent, Empire
Block, for further information.
IL 2 98 12-12.