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The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
IT EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS.
The Popular Success of the Two Hundred Million Dollar War Loan is
 Very Gratifying.

WASHINGTON, June 21.-Although the amount of the subscriptions to the new three per cent. loan is not made public, it is officially stated that it exceeds all expectations This is particu. larly true of the larger amounts. The number of subscriptions received fot sums of $500 and less is large, but the department wishes it thoroughly m. derstood by the public that even should the whole loan be subscribed for sev eral times over in large amounts every subscription of $500 or less will be ac cepted at once, as all small amounts will take precedence in the allotments oyer large ones. A subscription for S2o, GOO, 0o0 has been received from prominent insurance company of New York, in closing a certified check for S4oo, GOO, as required by the regulations governing the placing of the loan
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24

The report was circulated here three days ago Chat the Americans had yell low fever. and there k fear that the heroes have been infected and that their death is almost certain from the plague The report came from la vana, and is probably to be relied upon.
 It is feared that nothing has been done by the Spanish officers to secure the prisoners from the disease, and it is thought possible that Blaneos refusal to negotiate for their exchange was based on hope that their lives might be ended in that way.
 Santiago is infected with fever, and the barbor entrance is especially dan gerous, as 1t is surrounded by marshes and fever infected soil
 The Spanish flag was flown at half mast over Morro castle, Friday, which would indicate either that some promi- nent Spanish officer was dead or that the Merrimac heroes were dead. Many officers of the fleet believe that the lat ter is the truth
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
A BIG BLAZE AT ELLIS, KAs.
Office of the Resiew-HeadIlgb Completely Destroyed.

ELLIS Kass, June 2I.-A fire. that started at 3:I5 a. m. destroyed build- ings and stocks amounting to fully go, oo0; partly insured The fire orig mated in the basement of the opera house, consuming il and three frame buildings on the north.
 In the buildings were two drug stores, one merchandise and one gem eral grocery stores. one meat market and the Review-IIeadight office.
 The work of the Union Pacific fire department and citizens prevented much heavier loss The origin of fire is not known.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
IMPORTANT DISPATCHES.
Arrival at Key West of Dispatch Bearera from Gen. Rodriguez to the
 Cuban Junta.

KEY WEST Fla. June 2l "A vessel arrived here from the blockade. andre ported all quiet along the line. She brought an officer of the Cuban army and q pilot, who are carrying impor- tant dispatches to Senor Estrada Palma, of the Cuban junta, from Alexandro Rodriguez, the insurgent commander of Havana province.
 The Cubans were taken on board on Saturday last from an auxiliary gun boat which had picked them up. The messengers of Gen. Rodriguez gave a very interesting account of their expe- rienees. After leaving the insurgent camp they made their way into the eity of Havana, spent several days there, proceeded to small inlet in the neIghborhood, stole a small boat and rowed out to sea, in the hope of com ing across an American vessel They were three days in the boat before they were picked up.
 The Gubans report that there are no supplies of rice, maize, potatoes or eggs in Havana. Flour, they say, costs bo cents per pound, and the army has been placed on half rations. The mes sengers class as false the stories that vessels have succeeded in entering Ha- vana harbor with supplies. They as sert that since the blockade began only three small fishing vessels have en- tered the harbor, and that no food whatever is received from Cienfuegos
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
BY GOVERNMENTS ENEMIES.
Destruction Of the King Powder Co.'s Finishing Department at Kings
 Mills, O., by Ineendlaries.

CINCINNATI, June 21~The finishing department of the King Powder Co, To- cated at Kings Mills, in Warren eoan- ty, was destroyed Sunday night in manner leading to the belief that it was the work of enemies of the govern menf.
 The building, in which was stored quantity of smokeless powder, had evi- dent4y been fired by two men near mid night, one of whom was badly burned and had been apparently dragged away from the burning building by his com panion, who then ran away in the direction of South Lebanon. Smoke less powder in the condition it was in this department does not explode like ordinary powder, with flash, but breaks into bright light and burns for some time The great light at tracted citizens, and some of these met a stranger going toward South Lebanon. The injured man was taken into eusto- dy. He is foreigner, but is so badly injured that he can scarcely talk The powder burned was not for the government, and the money loss is in considerable, perhaps &, ,0O0 This com panY has a contract to supply the gov ernment, and this is thought to be the reason its destruction was attempted.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24

CHICAGO, June 21.-A special cable to fhe Record from John T. McCutcheon, staff correspondent with Dewey,s fleet. reads as follows:
 HoNG KoNG, June 9 Gen. Filipino officially proclaimed provisional gov ernment in Old Gavite June 12. There were great ceremonies, and declaration of independence was read, renouncing Spanish author itv. Gen. Aguinaldo was elected president, and Daniel Prondo. vice president. The lnsurgent government will not oppose an American protec- aorate or occupation. The rebels have captured the Spanish governor and the garrison of 3OO men at Buluean. The governor and garrison at Pampanga are surrounded, and the governor and garrison of 45o men have been cap tured at Batangas June 9 the family of Goy,.Gen. August fled to the inte- rior for safety.
 The spaniards in Manila are reported as having shot 90 carbineros for at tempting to desert to the rebels. Agui- naldo sent an uItimatum to the gov ernor that if more were executed he would retaliate on Spanish prisoners.
 The Baltimore sailed to-day to meet the Charleston and troopships
 The French warship Pascal arrived June L.. The ship Kaiser is ex- peeted daily.
 Gen. Aguinaldo, the insurgent lead CT, has informed United States Consul Williams of the formation of a pro yisional government, merely for eo- hesiYe purposes, and las notified him of the desire of the insurgents that the Philippines become an American col lony.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24

ST Loufs, June 21 A special to the Post-Dispatch from Camp Thomas, Chickamauga park, says:
 The cat is out of the bag. Maj. Julian has officially stated at the regi- mental headquarters of the Fifth that he is the only regularly appointed and commissioned officer in the Missouri outfit, and that the governor holds the official lives of all others iu the palm of his hands.
 The Missouri people have been put on the anxious seat by the withhold ing of commissions, and strong intima- tions have been made that nothing will be done until Gov. Stephens is as sured Of the loyalty of the troops to his administration.
 The announcement Sunday evening, when Julian, in the heat of argument, showed the administrations hand while anticipated, was not expected at | this time.
 It has stirred up tremendous roar, and brought Col. Moore to his feet with the statement that he will stand by his officers regardless Of Jefferson City.
 The storm burst from an apparently clear sky Sunday afternoon, when Lieut. Col Morgan received noti flea ton from Gen. Wade, commanding the Third corps, that Maj. Abernathy's $ resignation had been accepted on June l6, to date from June 5. An inspection of Julianas commission showed that he had been mustered in by Lieut.. Harde- man at St. Louis. June ,. Col Morgan held at that time there was no va eaney, and that his assignment to duty was irregular and further that he would have to be mustered again.
 Julian was called to headquarters and the situation explained. He held different view on the matter, and an argument which attained some heat followed.
 The major asserted that under the law he was the only man in camp en- titled to the position he holds, as no others held commissions in the volun- teer service
 Col. Moore, whose duties as brigade commander had kept his hands from the Julian affair, was sittlng near.
 Do Yoa mean to say that am not an officer in this regiment?a heis reported to have asked.
 Julian began to quote the statute in answer, when he was interrupted by an indignant outburst from the colonel, who declared that he was mustered into the United states army as com mander of the regiment, and if Gov. Stephens wanted to know what he would do he could send other men down here to take the places of the present officers.
 Julian is said to have replied that the governor said he had that power, thereby openly declaring that such a move had been under consideration.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
River News.
STATIONS
Fall T Trace
THE MARKET REPORT.
TUESDAY. June 2l. GraIn and rroxIsIons.


 ST. LOUIS Flour Patents s450ai s5. clear s375aAo0. straiehts. II t5a430 Wheat No red, 'ae5 No. 2 53e Corn No mixed. 3llac; No. white, g ac. Oats No. 3. 2le Hay Prairie 1600dl0d0. mixed timothy, 4e50as50I clear timothy. &s.0JH1aa3 Butter Creamery ts8I5fae' dairy. llat7e. Eezs=Fresh s34o Lard=Prime steam sa5a Pork New stand. ard mess S9e9ffg e2is F Bacon Extra shorts 6a6ibci clear ribs, 6as ft6l4e5 clear. 634c, aI packed Wool Choice tub- washed, 2542slac.
 Wheat Futures closed. JulY 65l4e. Sep- tember BstgQ8assc, December 6fc h
 Gorh=Futures closed June, 3llae n; July 3He03lAe, September 33ls
 CHICAGO Opening quotations. Wheat July opened at 5lH5li4c. sold down to satae then rose to i054c. September began at 66a4 U61l 50 July opened at 3l q 32e, sold off to 3lsse then rose to 3l 2443l \ C. Oats July started al 23 44c and ranged between g 556s23a4 4c Provis. tens-July pork started at S9, 57ts, and sold IF to so 50 July lard opened at g. 70d5.121s and remained at that figure July ribs began al s5.40and advanced to &. 45.
 CHICAGO Closing quotations; Wheat-June fsc July. re September. 6isaa67Aei Decem. Der 6~t4e. Corn June. 324c. juiy 32s sau32A A September, 33 isei December, 339.c; May. 357l Oats June 2i5le July, 24l4e. September. 2lsc May, 24e Pork June. Sg.s0 Jul. 5q sof September. Sgqflg. Lard June, S556. July, S5s0; September, S593. October, S5at Short Ribs June, S5.5o; July, S5.55. September, s5. 9562e,
 CHICAGO. - Cash wheat No. 2 red 75lae No g. 7a873c Nc. hard. e9 G74ei No , i 63a66c; No spring 6- f0e No 3 spring. 6ig7lc, No. northern spring. 63a54e. Cash corn No. ?, 32aH32i4e. NJ. 3, 3li4 ig3t SC. Cash oats, No. 2, 25iqe; No. 2 25c,
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
SPANISH CABINET MEETING.
''Peace is only Possible If the Conditions are Honorable and Include the
 Retention of the Colonies"

MADRID, June 2o.-2. p. m.-The newspapers say that the cabinet at it's meeting Sunday discussed the Peace tendencies observable in the United States and in certain person. ages in Spain, but add that Spain will unanimously repudiate unworthy conditions holding that peace is only possible If the conditions are honor able and include the retention of the colonies
 Government circles affect satisfac- tion at the situation in Cuba. but in re- gard to Manila the belief is expressed that Capt.-Gen. August will ask the foreign warships to land attachments to occupy Manila, on the ground that he is no longer able to resist the insur- gents.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
GEN. SKATERS EXPEDITION.
Belief at Washington that It Has Arrived Safely at It's Destination Off
 Santiago.

WASHINGTON, June 2t.-No doubt is entertained at either the war or navy departments that Gen. Shafters mili- tary expedition has arrived safely off Santiago by this time. As matter of fact, it is believed that the first of the transports arrived near the blockading fleet Satur- day night According to the plans arranged for the debarkation the fleet of transports was to lie in a safe place until Sampson had cleared the way for 6 landing. The selection of the landing place has been left entirely to the judgment of Admiral Sampson and Gen Shafter, the military com. mander.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
MANY ORCHARDS DESTROYED.
Terrible Destructive Windstorm in Me agara and Orleans Counties, V. Y.-
 A Woman Fatally Injured.

MIppEFPoRT. Y. Y, June 2I. A ter. rife windstorm struck Niagara and Orleans counties Sunday The storm travelled in belt three miles wide and 70 miles long. In Orleans county hun dreds of orchards were entire Y destroyed The damage will reach many thousands of dollars. A woman living near Gaines is said to have received fatal injuries from a fall ing building. Many large barns were destroyed. and the wreckage carried from O to loo feet The wind started in the western part ef Niagara county and travelled east.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24


 WASHINGTON, June 9 - Secretary Long has received call from Dr. Kindleberger, assistant surgeon of the Olympia, flagship of Admiral Dewey's squadron, and Gunner Evans, of the cruiser Boston, both of whom participated in the battle of Manila. They are the first to arrive here to give to officials personal information of that famous engagement
 Dr. Kindleberger is on leave, and in. cidentally on his way through to take bride at San Francisco. Gunner Evans time expired early in April, but knowing that the battle was impend- ing, he asked Admiral Dewey for per. mission to remain at his post through the engagement, and this was readily granted, as Evans is a veteran at the gun, such as Dewey needed.
 The two men look bronzed from eX- posture to the tropical suns, and their sturdiness gives assurance that Dewey. s men were not suffering at Manila, a fact of which they gave Secretary Long verbal assurance.
 Gunner Evans had a long talk with the secretary, describing many inter. esting phases of the battle. Afterwards he talked with press representative. On the night before the battle the officers remained awake and ready for service constantly, while the men slept beside their guns. The spirit of the crew was high, and they were eager for the con test. There was no apprehension, ex- cept in crossing over the mines at the entrance of Manila bay. for the fate of the Maine had aroused dread lest the Spaniards had planted mines and tor. pedoes at the entrance.
 The Olympia, with the admiral aboard, took the lead through this un- known danger, and when this had been cleared there was keen eagerness to begin the fighting. There is 10 long dawn in the Philippines, the transition from darkness to clear day light coming in few minutes. It was shortly after five o'clock that this change came, disclos- ing the Spanish ships lying eight miles off. The American sailors watched the hurry and confusion on bOdfu gic SpdHlsH SHiPS dS tile3 pre- pared to defend themselves They were practically helpless, as their fires were banked and beyond clearing the decks for action and getting the men to quarters they could not be moved.
 Meantime the Olympia led the way, and the American ships were in line of battle for their first broadside Evans remained at the ammunition cases, serving shot and shell as fast as needed. The men at the guns had stripped to the waist, keeping on only their trousers and shoes. There was not a breath of air stirring, and aside from the intense tropical heat, there was the heat of action and of excitement. The story of the battle is but a repetition oi the oft-told tale.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
SOLDIERS AS BANDITS.
Hold Up and Rob Carriage Drivers Near the Camp.

ATLANTA, Ga. June ls.-A special from Griffin. Ga, says soldiers at Camp Northen played the role of high waymen last night, and every hack that left the city for the camp ground was held up and the drivers robbed of their money at the point of pis- tols. The robberics occurred within the military reservation and there were several bodies of the robbers. The men wore the regulation uniform. A large amount of money was secured. No violence was offered the drivers as they did not resist.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
QFirst Regular session.)
SENATE.

WAsmNGToN, June 20-Rev. II. D. Smart, pastor of the First NJ. E. church, of Memphis, Tenn, pronounced the in- vocation at the opening of the senates session.
 Ten minutes after the session opened, MT Davis (MinnG chairman of the committee on foreign relations, moved that the senate proceed to the con, sideration of the Hawaiian annex. ation resolution. The quick dispo. sition of morning business and the large attendance indicated an inten. tion on the partof senators to press the Hawaiian question to the front as rap. idly as possible
 After some preliminarles the vice. president announced that the Hawaiian resolutions were before the senate, and Mir Morrill, (Ntl proceeded to address the senate in opposition thereto
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
rtird Exnedl1lnn Min ne Delnred.

SAN FRANCI3CO, June 1S.-It will TO. qnire some very rapid work on the part of both the local military officials and the war department at Washington to have the third fleet of transport steamers ready for sea by the 24th inst, the date reported to have been set for it's departure. Very little work is being done on any of the vessels, and only one is being coaled for the trip. Supplies have not commenced to arrive, and very little mechanical work is being d one
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
Gov. Tanner stan and Ladies at Omaha

OMAHA, Neb., June 2l,-Goy. Tanner and full staff with their ladies from Illinois have arrived in the eIty to par ticipate in the Illinois Day festival at the exposition Tuesday. They were met at the hotel by the Exposition en- tertainment committee. They visited the grounds during the day and par took of an informal spread with the executive committee of the exposition.
 In anticipation of the occasion the Omaha Illinois club has made prepara- tions to entertain many of the visitors in an elaborate manner. The Illinois building has been given it's attire of flags, bunting and flowers for the dedi- catory ceremonies The decorations are being made under the direction of the secretary of the Illinois Exposition commission, Maj. C. E. IIambleton.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
THE HEROES MAY BE DEAD.
A Report Reaches Admiral Sampson that Some Of Hobson's Men Have
 Yellow Fever.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 2o.-In- formation came to Admiral Sampson that the Spaniards had removed two of the heroes of the Merrimac from Moro castle to the marine hospital at San tiago, and this has convinced him that all have been removed.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
FOR ILLINOIS DAY AT OMAHA.
Large Delegations of Business Men and Others Leave Chicago to Par
 tieipate In the Event.

CHICAGO, June 9 Delegations from the board of trade, Chicago stock ex- change. Union League club, National Business league and a number of other associations will leave this evening for the Trans Mississippi exposition at Omaha. A party consisting of the Worlds Fair directors will have a special car via the @" road. With the GOO who left Sunday, the representa- ton from this city at the exposition on Tuesday will be GOO
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
Neanvins n Fighting Power.

NEW YORK, June 1s.-The United States dynamite cruiser Vesuyius evil dently began new era in warfare when she made havoc of the Santiago harbor Notifications Monday night with three of her giant sheIls.- Army and navy men are talking about her as reverently as if she were something supernatural. Citizens generally com pared her with Ericsson's monitor, and said she is q hundred times more destructive.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
More Clond. for L.tIter.

CHICAGO. June q More threatening clouds are gathering for Letter. Since the Announcement of Letters with drawal from the deal the price of cash wheat has declined ten cents That. it is asserted in the Post means an ad- ditiona4 loss of sl.o9e8Qo within week which the elder Letter apparently will have to pay.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
Railroads Show Rig Farninrs,

CHCAGo, June 1S.-Gross earnings of l83 Amer can railroads for the first five months of the present year show an increase as compared with the corre- spending period of 1897 of S29. 902, $50. For the single month of May the gross earnings of 134 roads aggregated s46,- 547,0u, an increase of S5,744 POI, This fienres out S459 per mile.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
Blanco Will Hereafter Recognize No
 Flag of Truce.

KEY WEST, Fla, June 20-11:30a m.- It is learned from naval officers here that Capt. Gen. Blanco has notified the American bloclading fleet that he will hereafter recognize no flag of truce, adding, that every vessel within six miles range will be fired upon whether flying the Stars and Stripes or a white flaC
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
Damages for Beine BIacklisted.

NoRwALK, O., June 1S,-The jury in the case of Frank Schaefer vs. the Nickel Plate railroad has returned a verdict for the plaintiff for S5,ooo. The case grew out of the railroad strike of 1894, the plaintiff claiming that the defendant conspired with the other railroad companies by placing his name on the so-cafled "blacll list y to prevent him from securing employ mont
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
Morro Castle Wasting Her Heavy Ammu-
 niIion.

KEY WEST, Fla, June 91 Another government vessel which arrived here reports Morro castle, Havana, continues firing heavy shells at the blockading squadron, and it is not believed such accurate shots can be fired by Spanish gunners. On Friday a Pinch shell exple aed dangerously close to one of the American warships, raising col ann of water and smoke over 100 feet high.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
To Incrense The Army KntInn.

WASHINGTON, June Is Representa- tive Davidson, of Wisconsin. has in- troduced bill increasing the army ration by the addition of one-quarter of q pound of pure American cheese.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
Spain Refuses to Exchange.

WAsHINGroN, June 20.-The follow ing was received from Commodore Wat son:
 "Capt.-Gen Blanco states that the Spanish government refuses to ex- change prisoners.
 Hobson and his men are the prison- CTS in question.