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The evening times., 1898-06-30
Barbed Wire In war.
(From the Richmond Dispatch.)

Plain wire used to a small extent by the
Federals in the civil war; but the usual ma
tcral Of both armies for constructing the abatis
was timber. Trees were felled and made to come
to tho ground in the direction from which the
enemy was expected. Then tse brush was trim
med off, and the limbs and branches were sharp
ened to pierce anyone who rushed against
them. In other places stakes were driven in the
groundand their protruding points sharpened
to effect the same result. Again, wicker-work
was put up. Usually these devices were put up
to protect fortifcations from sudden onslaushts
Of infantry. But barbed wire can be used far
more easily and extensively. To be sure it can
be removed, but one two minutes spent in
making gaps in wire fence will seem an eternity,
almost, to the men who may happen to have to
work there under fire of tae rifles and machine
guns of the enemy.
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FREE CATS FOR THE ARMY.
Patriotic Offer of r. NickIe Nichols
of Corona.

New York. June 3o.-The publication of
the fact that the army supports cats and
officially invites bids for their sustenance
resulted in the receipt yesterday of the
following letter by Col. Amos Kimball,
depot quartermaster in this city:
Corona. L. l.. June 27 1893.
Should you need for your granaries and other
storehouses some fine Young cats, well trIinei,
clean. and OF almost human int l'igenSe ! should
be glad to send YOU any number. male or female.
up TO six. My wife and daughter have been
raising cats, and now we oycr-tockId- | viii
attend 10 the delivery Of any you might need
ana. of course. witiout any charge Whatever u
your honorable department.. | have the honor to
be- sir. faithfully. Your servant,
J. NICkLE NICHOLS.
1t is said that the Government will be
glad 20 avail itself of Mr.. Nichols offer.
His letter has been referred TO Col. c. A
Woodruff. New York commissary, who
has full charge OF the cats in the army
storehouses in this city.
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AS the Hawaiian obstructionist syndi-

AS the Hawaiian obstructionist syndi-
cate in the Senate finds itself hourly go
ing to pieces. under the fire of universal
non-partisan American Indignation, the
chances increase that at the last moment
the Hawaiian annexation treaty may be
Newlands resolution. 1t is certain that
one or the other will be put through next
week. The sugar interest has given up
all hope of defeating. or even postpon-
ing. action. Its lobby practically has
abandoned the fight. The trust quarter
master. commissary and pay departments
have been called off, and that, of course,
balloon.
The evening times., 1898-06-30
LIZ ManIla Ourn.

We seriously hope that by tonight or
tomorrow we may be able to hear that
Admiral Dewey has occupied Manila
and raised the flag. Every day that
this consummation is deferred adds to
the danger of international misunder-
standings and complications. Once in
actual possession of the Philippine
capital We can afford to dismiss all ap-
pIehension as to unfriendly acts on the
part of foreign powers in that Part of
the world, and it is not certain that the
probability of anything in that line be-
ing attempted has not been exaggerated
in the private dispatches to commercial
houses in Hong Kong. and inspired
messages on Spanish account. upon
which most of the theories of aggres-
sion have been based.
1t is at least satisfactory to note that
the German government is interesting
itself in endeavoring to remove the bai
impression which the presence of its
large squadron in Manila Bay and its
salute of the Spanish flag has created
throughout the United States. 1t is
understood that the German ambassa-
dor has once more assured the Secre-
tary of State that the Kaiser has not
the le asst intention of interfering with
our rights or position at Manila, and
from Berlin We have statement that
Vice Admiral Won Diedrich has been
instructed not to do anything without
the consent of Admiral Dewey.
In spite of pacific protestations, and
our duty to accept them as being made
in good faith. the report of the German
salute to the Spanish ensign will con-
tinre to keep the present suspicious
feeling in this country alive until il
has been disproved or General Augustin
has surrendered to our navy and army.
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SUSPECTED OF BEING SPIES.
at PhiladeIbhia Took
No Chances.


No Chances.
New York. May 30.-Four Spaniards
from Havana were brought to this city
from Philadelphia yesterday and deport-
ed on the steamship Southwark. bound
for Antwerp. Though the four men had
s.. 900 among them, they were ordered out
of the country by the commissioners OF
immigration at Philadelphia. ostensibly
on the ground that they might become
public charges. The real cause for their
deportation was that they were suspected
of being Spanish spies.
The men. who were Andreas Pellow and
j. Garcia. merchants; Manuel Valdez.
banker. ahdsJose Diaz. clerk. arrived
at Philadelphia on Monday on the steam
er Ethefxoli. from Kingston. Jamaica.
They deelaA they were Spanish gentle
men. traysli6k for pleasure. on their way
to Spain TIE immigration commission
ers inteQded 10 send the men back to
kingston nsthe EtheIwold. but the men
expressed s6i strong a desire to go to
Spain that the plans were changed.
In charge of Chief Inspector Hughes
and another officer, the prisoners arrived
en- direct to,the Southwark. which sailed
at noon. The men were at all times
treated with the utmost courtesy. but
showed by their faces that they were
greatly displeased. They were under
constant surveillance until the steamer
sailed. the authorities being unwilling
to give the men any chance to escape.
Jesus Acevedo, who arrived from Porto
Rico on Monday and who was sent to
Castle Williams. on Governors Island.
pending investigation of the charge that
he is a Spanish spy. probably will be de-
ported. The authorities have decided to
deal with him an alien enemy, who
landed on our shores In time of war.
Under international law. when two
countries are at war. subject of one of
them has no right to visit the other with
out first obtaining permission TO do so.
1t Is not necessary for this Government
to prove that Acevedo came here to
gain information for Spain. He can be
held as a prisoner of war until peace Is
established. or he can be deported. The
matter will be decided in Washington
The evening times., 1898-06-30
CAMARA'S FLEET.
Madrid Announces That II Is Pass
ing Through the Suex Canal.

Madrid June CIT is announced def
nitely that Admiral Camaras squadron
is passing through the Suez Canal. The
tolls are paid in advance with draft on
Paris.
Capt. Gen Augustin has been instruct
ed 10 continue his resistance at Manila
as Admiral Camara's voyage has been
expedited. The government is success
fully encouraging the view that the stu
alton in the Philippines is by no means
hopeless. 1t is stated that the Insurgents
are mutually at loggerheads and are be-
ginning to show reluctance TO obey the
Americans. 1t Is also stated that Gen.
,Augustin has again asked permission to
promise the rebels extensive reforms.
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sierra Leone Rebel. Beaten

Liverpool. June 30.-A mail steamer
from Sierra Leone. which arrived here
yesterday, reports that the British expe-
dition which was dispatched to the Sher-
boro district of Sierra Leone, west coast
American missionaries by natives, who
destroyed the mission house, as a result
of an uprising against the imposition of
the hut tax. fought its way to Rotifunk
The British force found the bodies of the
murdered missionaries, which, however,
show no traces of mutilation, as had pre-
viously been reported, The expedition Sc
verely punished the rebellious natives,
but the search for Mrs. Cain. who fled to
the bush at the time of the massacre
proved fruitless. fs-
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cArrA1n,s PLUCK.
He Refused to Transfer Coal to q
Spanish Ship When Ordered.

He Refused to Transfer Coal to q
Spanfs Ship When Ordered.
There has been another attempt to
transfer coal from an American vessel to
Spanish merchantmen In Mexico.
The 600 ton American schooner Clara A.
Phinney. of New Bedford. some days ago
was authorized to clear with 100 tons Of
coal from Mobile to Vera Cruz, on affi-
davits o: reliable citizens Of Mobile tina;
the coal was destined for railroad pur-
poses.
On reaching Vera Cruz Capt. Phirney
was directed by L. Jonblalc. his con-
signee. to place his vessel alongside the
Spanish steamer Maria Herrara. In the
presence of group of excited Spanish
sympathizers. Capt. Phinney bluntly re-
fused. declaring chat no vessel in his
charge should ever lie alongside a ship
bearing the flag of his country's enemy.
much less supply her with even pound
of coal.
The captain. with a crowd at his heels,
marched to the American, consulate and
notified the consul. and wrote at once to
Gen. Spaulding. acting secretary, that he
had placed himself under American pro-
lection. Exports Of coal to Mr. Jonblanc.
of Vera Cruz. will cease. and the depart
ment will undertake to fix responsibility
and punishment for the act.
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GOMEZ IN HARD STRAITS.
His Army Suffering for Food and
Clothing.

Key West Fla. June 3o.-Prominent
Cuban leaders here have received infor-
nation stating that Gomez's situation is
worse than critical. No supplies having
reached him. he has reached a point
where he soon must allow his army 10
disperse and each man must save hinr-
self from starvation.
The army is still hopeful that supplies
will reach them from this country
Sailors say that the sand battery west
of Havana engaged a ship. Several shots
were exchanged. but no damage was done
to the ship and but little to the batter.
The evening times., 1898-06-30

One of the things most refreshing to
the soul in a crowded street is the trav-
eler who stops to hold a personal CONVEX
sation in the middle of the sidewalk.
There is sort of pastoral dignity and
simplicity about the performance which
is restful. 1t almost moves one to stop
and moralize over 1t, after the manner of
the Spectator. 1t is a curious fact that
this thirst for personal conversation al
ways strikes the conversationalist when
he (or she) is in the midst of a crowd.
There are some women who, after NOV
ing from one end Of big department
store to the other without saying a
word will pause in the space between the
swinging doors to exchange ideas with
a companion and decide where to go
The evening times., 1898-06-30
PRISONER HANGS HIMSELF.
Edward BENDER Cheats the Electric
Chair Today.

New York. June 3o-Edward Bender.
prisoner held on charge of homicide.
hanged himself today IN his cell in the
Tombs. He was found suspended from
his cell window by a rope he had woven
of medical bandages. In order that the
moose should slip readily, Bender had
solped it. An ambulance surgeon work.
ed for TWO hours upon Bender's body.
Edward Bender in April last attempted
20 murder hisTwife. then shot and killed
Richard Bennett, man wro tried TO save
her y.-
The evening times., 1898-06-30
Arkansas RcpublIcnn..

Little Rock, Ark, June 39.-The Repub-
lican State convention nominated the fol-
lowing ticket: Governor. II. F. Auten-
bauten. of Little Rock; secretary Of
state. H. Meyers; auditor. A. L. Roland:
treasurer A. l.. Krewson: land commits
sioner. G. NJ. French; superintendent of
public instruction. Prof. R. d. Wilforsi;
attorney general. ]. w. Haniey; ass)-
ciate justice of the supreme court, James
Brizzolara; commissioner of agriculture.
W. c. Cox.
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The Marquis of Salisbury expresses the
pious hope that the day will speedily
arrive when this terrible slaughter by
two great nations may cease. and the
world be restored to peace What two
great nations can his lordship refer to?
America is one. we know. but where is
the other? 1t would be rather a stretch
of political politeness 10 so designate
Spain. As for this terrible slaughter" as
far as this country is concerned, we have
not yet lost as many men as our British
cousins customarily kill when there is n
riot in Bombay. or some native Indian
frontier village becomes obstreperous and
noisy.
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Southern Obstruction.

1t is extremely unfortunate that the
bulk of the opposition to Hawaiian an
nexation appears to have been recruit
ed from among Democratic senators
representing Southern States. 1t is to
be regretted on many accounts. not the
least of which is the fact that the DEM
ocratic masses in those sovereign con-
stituencies are known to favor national
expansion. and to hold fast to the
faith and traditions of the party which
gave to the Republic mcst of its pres
ent imperial domain. acquiring it in
practically the same manner that we
are about to add Hawaii to our pos
sessions.
Considered from the point Of view Of
patriotism, every riSht-thinking Ameri-
can is panied to see these Southern
Democrats standing out before tn
world in obstruction to a measure
which the Pres dent has convincingiy
shown them is one cf absolute and i'm
nlinent military necessity. The reflec-
ton upon their conduct becomes more
serious still when we remember that
already the United States has taken
advantage of Hawaiian friendship. ac-
cepted the brave and generous offer OF
the island people to ignore foreign de-
mands for their neutrality. and allowed
them to render US such active assist
ance as to expose the little nation to
the vengeance of our enemy and its
possible friends or allies. How any
public man in this country can be so
dense to the sense CT decency and graf
itude as not to uphold the President in
the course regarding Hawaii that all
the circumstances and conditions Cf the
hour make imperatively mandatory
which we are unable To conceive, as
summing the good faith of the obstruc-
tionists.
We will not believe that senatorial
representatives of the South, whose
gallant sons are in the field fighting for
their country. will longer combat the
sentiment of their section. 1t cannot
be possible that they will wish to go
down to posteIity in the entomological
collection to which the hymenopterous
Wellington belongs. They would hard
ly say. as separate proposition. that
they would order Dewey to capitulata
and turn the Philippines and his squad
ron over to the 5paniards. Yet they
might as we'll do so and give the true
Wellington chincha aroma to their con-
duct as to place themselves in antago-
nism to Hawaiian annexation, which
now becomes doubly vital to us. since
danger has arisen that foreign pow
er may insolently order us TO surrender
our rights in the Philippines!
AS remarked before, it is extremely
unfortunate at this juncture that cb-
struction to what is not only a pressing
national necessity, but a universal de-
nland of practically all the American
people, should come from Democratic
senators from the Southern States.
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TO RAISE THE BELvIDERE.
The German Steamer Senior Char.
tered for the Project.

Boston, June 30.-The Boston Fruit
Company has decided to try TO raise its
steamer Belvidere wrecked at Cape
Maysi. Cuba. month aga -----s
Arrangements have been made with a
New York wrecking company 10 send an
expedition ts-she wreck. and the German
steamer Senior was chartered for the un-
dertaking. IT Is believed that an expedi-
ton sent under. the protection. Of the
German flag would be less liable to inter-
ference from the Spaniards.
The Senior, fully equipped with wreck
ing paraphernalia.. left New York yester-
day. anu will stop at Norfolk en- route
to Cuba for coal and to take on addi-
tonal gear.
The evening times., 1898-06-30

The second section of the Philippine ex-
pedition was sighted near Honolulu on
the 23d instant Allowing two days from
that date for 1t to coal. AT Honolulu. II
should have left that port on the 25th.
The remaining stretch of the voyage
ought to be covered in twenty lone days.
which would bring it to Manila on or
about the 18th of July. assuming that
wea her conditions are favorable The
third section, closely followed by Gen.
Merritt in the steamer Newport. it is
hoped may reach Cavite by August l. al
lowing full steaminS time, with a rea-
sonable margin.
The evening times., 1898-06-30
A Spa nish Yarn.

Madrid. June 3o.-A dispatch to the
impartial from Havana says that a
transport carrying siege guns for Gen.
Shaf,er, commanding the American army
now in the province of Santiago. has
foundered. Neither the name of the YES
sci. the place where she sank. nor any
details of the laundering are given.
The evening times., 1898-06-30

The British government has appointed
its members of the joint commission to
settle the various differences between the
United States and Canada. and President
Mckinley would much like to appoint
the American commissioners. He cannot
do so unless the Senate Appropriations
Committee shall recede from Its action in
striking out from the sundry civil bill an
appropriation of $4,000 to cover the ex-
penses of the American representation.
or the Senate reinsert 1t.
The evening times., 1898-06-30
COMING FOR MORE SOLDIERS.
The Yale Returning to Take Troops
TO Shafter


Newport News. Va. June 3o.-The next
expedition of re-enforcements for Gen.
Shafter will probably leave here Tues
day. The auxiliary cruiser Yale VIII re-
turn from Santiago Saturday night. and
will repienish her coal bunkers. AS she
carried more than four thousand tons of
fuel. there will be about two thousand
tons left in her -bunkers on her return.
but the policy of the Navy Department
now Is to send no ship to sea without a
full supply of coal
IL Is expected that the Yale will he
ready to sail for Santiago again not later
than Tuesday. On this trip down the
cruiser Will not have any subsistence and
ammunition to carry. and consequently
VIII take more troops II Is now stated
that TWO regiments of volunteer infantry
the Sixth Massachusetts and the Sixth
illinois-wili arrive in Newport News
from Camp Alger. Va. next Monday.
The evening times., 1898-06-30
Farming under DimcuIt,-.
(From the Detroit Free Press

(Fr0m the Detrot Free PresS)
'How did you like farming in Vermont?" was
asked Of the Michigan man who went there be-
cause told that the bulk Of the wealth is in the
East. s
''oh. guess # you'd have been ell right only
fur one thing"
''what was thatf'
''Tn be doggone ef I'll work ground so hard
and rocky that you have ter plant wheat with
q shotgun"
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bitter Against England.

Madrid, June 3o.-The general public is
very bitter against England because of
her supposed unfriendliness regarding
Acmiral Camara's squadron. The subject
is warmly discussed in all public places,
though official circles are mute
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Addresses changed as often as desired.
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When the steamer Moana on the MORN
ing of the ed instant steamed into
the harbor of Honolulu, with flags
and streamers flying in token tina: the
annexation resolution had passed he
American House Of Representatives. the
whole city turned our and went wl'd with
joy. the natives especially Displaying their
delight at the prospect of sson seeing the
Stars and Stripes wave over them. And
these are the unwilling people" wh3. ac-
cording to the Hon. Sugar Pettigrew. are
being dragged under our control to the
eternal detriment of an interest to which
he has been ever friendly!
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ever convince the Spanish masses CT the
actual fact CT war, and we should offer
them that opportunity for instruction
at the earliest possible moment.
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next. and whether It Is best to go back
and secure a certain bargain. They
never see the excited and angry people
on each side of those doors, waiting for
them to move. They never feel the mag
netic power of a few dozen minds, all
concentratedron their obstructive persons.
Some adyenturer. holder than the rest
may push by them and jOstle them to one
side. but they swing calmly back to po-
sition. and keep on talking. Finally. af-
ter everything is settled to their satis-
faction. they open their parasols and
move leisurely down the street each with
her parasol held at an angle in which
it catches in the hats Of other women
and threatens the eyes of men with Its
belligerent points. And there are men
who sit around in offices and talk over
their affairs, when the owner OF the.
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have a childlike and bland expression of
face and an utter Inconsistencies OF the
feelings of others. II is very wonderful.
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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-27
MORGAN LINERS TO BE
\ GUARANTEED

Austin, Tex, Sept. 23.-State
Health Officer Blunt issued an
order tonight prohibiting the
Morgan line steamers plying
Between Morgan City and Tex
as coast points from entering
the latter ports without they
serve the regular periods OF
quarantine.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-27
QUARANTINE
REGULATIONS.
requirements of Passengers
From Mexico Are Slightly
Modified.

Austin, Tex Sept. 23.-The
quarantine authorities on the
Texas border have notified the
traffic departments of the Mex
team railroads making coRnec
ton with the Texas border, that
hereafter health certificates
signed by the railroad surgeon
or any reputable physician will
be accepted by them from pas
sengers entering this State.
The original order was that
such certificates must be sign
ed By the United States consul
or duly authorized Mexican
authority of the city or mu-
niciPality from which the pas
senger came
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-27
A BELKNAP DIE.
Clarence Rely Dies on an
Operating Table.

Jacksonvils. Fla Sept. 2S.-
Clarence ". Reilly OF Compa-
ny F, First Texas. died today
under very suspicious eifcum-
stances. Yesterday evening in
perfect health, sodsy dead.
Suffering with a slight all
fnrnt be was ordered to The hos
pital for surgical operation
Cbloroform, it is charged ad-
miuistered by All inexperienced
hand was the direct cause OF
his uhtinely death. for the
knife and not yeL been applied
The first and only notification
the company received of his
death was through 8 patient in
rbe llospitals Capt. McAdoo
Investigated matters aud at
once reported ths factsto head
quarters. The commanding Of
fcer Of the camp not being
present, he upon his own re
sponsibiiity detailed nine men
of the company to stand guard
over the remains with orders
to permit no person to touch
tbs body pending further IT.
duiry into, the cause Of his
mysterious death. Gen Lee
Hasbeen notified. Everything
will. bs done to FIX the blame
upon the guilty Ones
George Proctor of Company
e. First Texas, also died 10 the
bOspitai today.