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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-13
NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL.

Statement of the condition of the treas
ury shows: Available cash balance, $685.
9S1. 096; gold reserve, S17907 81.
The senate confirmed the nomination of
Joseph F. Whoolman. of Montana. to be
marshal of the United States for the dis
trict of Montana.
Commissioner Jones, of the Indian
bureau, has awarded contracts for Indian
rations for the coming year. The amount
will exceed S1.600000. The contracts went
to % different firms all over the west
within reach of the 123 agencies to which
the cattle are to be delivered
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-13
AMERICAN REVERSFS
REPORTED FROM ABROAD

London, May PA special dispatch has
been received from Havana:
EARLY yesterday morning four Amer
lean warships fired repeated cannon shots
at CienfuegoS. In the meantime several
steamboats,, towing eight large boats,
loaded with arms and ammunition for the
rebels, approached the shore. Several
seachore, fired upon the boats, which
speedily retreated. At the same time the
batteries of the fort and others along the
coast fired upon the transports. who tried
TO make landing along the banks of the
river Tremae. The Spaniards again re-
pulsed them by hot volleys, inflicting
heavy losses. Fourteen SDaniards were
wounded
a second dispatch from Havana says:
AT o'clock yesterday morning three
large and three small American ships ap-
Deared off Cardenas. A small boat was
detached with marines. who landed near
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-13

| the fort and seized it. They also seized
the semaphore station, taking the coast
guards prisoners.
In the meanwhile the warships began
a furious cannonading. Cardenas does not
possess defenses of any kind and only the
little gunboats Ligera and Antonio Lopez
were in port. They replied to the at
tack. The Antonio Lopez was disabled,
but 800 volunteers defended the town, pre-
vented the landing, and compelled the
American ships to retire, with consider
able loss.
"A Spanish sergeant and seven soldiers
were wounded
Captain General Blanco has congratu-
lated the authorities of Cardenas."
Madrid. May 13.-Ohcal dispatches
from Havana confirm the reports of an
American repUlse at Cienfuegos. They
assert that the firing lasted eight hours,
and that the American losses were heavy
According to these dispatches, great en-
thusiasm prevails in Cuba.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-13
DEWEY STILL
SINKING SHIPS
Another Spanish Warship
Caught In Philippines.
WENT DOWN WITH
TER COLORS FLYING
Cable Communication With Manila
Has Been Restored.

Admiral Dewey Sends a Message TO
the War observation-disclosures
Concord Destroyed Spanish War
ship, After a Two Hours Fight
Anarchy Reigns In Philippines
and Dewey Is Powerless to Restore
Order.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-13
WASHINGTON KNOWS NOTHING.
No Information as to the Spanish
War Vessels.

Washington, May 12.-Just where the
Spanish flying squadron is, still re-
mains in doubt, and no word of official
confirmation has come to the navy de-
partment on the CadiZ report of the
day before yesterday, that the squad
ron is there. Still, there are enough
American scouting vessels covering the
approaches to the West Indies channel
to spot any approaching Spanish ship,
in short order. The people on the New
England coast have had their appre-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-13
FIRST AMERICAN BLOOD SHED
IN The WAR AGAINST SPAIN
Five Of Our Men Meet Death
at CardenaS.
MANGLED BY SHELL
FROM SPANISH BOAT
Torpedo Boat WinSlow Riddled By
the Enemy'S GunnerS.

Three Small Vessels Sailed Into the
Harbor to Attack Spanish Gun
boats, and Succeeded In Sinking
One of Them-Ensign Bagley One
of the Victims-Bravery of the
Hudson's Crew, That Went to the
Rescue.
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HERE'S WORK FOR SAMPSON.
spain's Fleet Reaches the Island of
Martinique.

London. May 13.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail says:
Admiral Bermejo late tonight
(Thursday) admitted that the Spanish
feet is at Fort de France on the west
coast of Martinique, French West
Indies.
Madrid, May 13.-A dispatch from
Martinique TO El Heraldo confirms the
report of the arrival Of the Cape de
Verde squadron under Admiral
Geneva. at Fort de France
London, May 13.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail says:
The government has received in
formation that Admiral Cerevas' voy-
az to Martinique was uneventful. The
ro tie 10 be taken to Porto Rico is not
known but it was embodied in Admiral
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-13
wARsH1Ps OFF NANTUCKET.
Believed to Be Spanish Torpedo Boat
Destroyers.

New York, May 12.-The British
steamer Menantic, which arrived yes
terday, reports that two torpedo
boats were passed near Nantucket
shoals yesterday. Captain Mann said:
AT about 1 o'clock in the morning
of May II, in latitude 1850, longitude
6S, a. long. low-lying craft was seen ap-
preaching under the shadows of the
Menantic's smoke. 1t came along rap
idly and was seen TO be a torpedo boat.
She flashed a light on US,
crossed our stern. and fred d
rocket, which was answered to the
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-29

saiu IN reference 10 his action at the power
mouse on the Monday preceding that he
mao no legal right to 10 more than he did (;
,nai ne said this on the authority oil Judge
Wilson, district Judge" etc
as demonstration might be placed
on this language, feel 1t due to myself
10 say ,hat had not undertaken the re-
sponsibility OF advising with Mr. ueim
with respect 10 his duties. and that I mal,,
q rule 10 avoid the discussion of any
question which by any possibility nigh.
become judicial.
had stated 10 Mr. Helm In genera,
conversation. as ! would to anyone what
rs a matter Of common knowledge in this
country, that psaceable assemblies. for
lawful purpose OF people who were com
hitting no breach of the peace or ,,nlaw-
ful act, and were not interfering with N,
nubiic order were not ordinarily subie,t
10 any in'erforence. the right to SO as
sembie being tho right OF peaeeable as-
sembly guaranteed by the constitution
io"iS u"y, w. III. Wilson.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-29

oeen afforded greater opportunity for dis
.nas MS marvellous versatility than in
this wonderful play. The character nor
trayed is one that appeals to the immediate
sympathy OF the auditor. Mr. Goodwin's
organization is a brilliant one, and be-
sides, Miss Maxine Elliott. VINO is recog-
hi1ed as one of the most gifted of all lead
ing ladies'; there ara such well known play
ers IN the cast as William Ingersoll. Clar-
enee Handyside. Louis Payne. Thomas
Oberle, NELL o'Brien. /. ~. Woodtho,,,s
Gertrude Elliott, EstelIe Mortimer and
Haltie Russell, Like all OF Mr. Goodwin's
productions. that OF "sn American Citi-
zen VIII he no exception. and the scenic
environments and costumes viii be found
10 be The most interesting ever seen on
iocal stage. Seats are Low on sale.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-29
PRESIDEN T A. N. PARLIN
OF THE ELECTRIC STREET RAIL-
ROAD COMPANY
the strike ana the Condition
of the Property.
To the Editor OF The Post.


Boston. Mass. March 23.--Desr Sir:
have reosived, learn for the first time
The particulars OF tho riotous attempt TO
prevent the street railway from operating
It's cars and | am pleosed to notice In the
same paper The calm, judicial aud dispas-
s'onate editorial for which wish 10 thank
vou ! am gratlfied, also. 10 notice that
the mayor has taken firm stand for equal
rights under the Law Tor all citizens alike
and hone that there may be a speedy set
iiemont OF this trouble. as the MANAGEMENT
OF the street railroad company desire only
that which Is fair and reasonable.
J notice from your columns that MIR.
Mahon makes rather free use of my name
and INDUCES IN statements which are false.
he states, for instance. that | was In Ilons-
ton, intending 20 remain for week. hut
on his arrl2al Immediately left for Ros-
ton. Every empioye 81 the street railroaI
knows that was In Houston nearly Two
weeks--that talked freely with all with
whom came In contact, hoping to learn II
there Was any cause for discomfort or CONF
nlaint, All knew that | was remaining
70 attend The annual meetins aud should
iSato the city 10 fulfill other engage.
nphts so soon a. this meeting which WAS
bald on March s. should be concluded.
Should have been very glad to meet the
president OF this association. because as
has been proved recently. clrcums tanoes
make II possible for him 10 give lis much
trouble. Were the distance between US
shorter wonld at once come to Houston.
and nothing would give me greater pleas
ure than To meet him in fun and free dis
otssion, either in public or private. as to
the merits OF cur respective POSITIONS.
represent 1900 people. who have in
vested their sayings--Inany OF whom have
invested the savings oil lifctlme--in The
securities Of the Houston City Street Rail-
road. The Investment proved an unfsr-
tunate one and they called upon me 10
endeayor 10 reorganze the finances OF the
corporation in such manner that they
might be able 70 save AS large portion az
possible OF their investment Some ~
these people are citizens OF Houston; they
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-29
Rowling contest,

Inc third monthly bowling contest at
eoeked hat" for the Curtin medal. re-
suited In victory for Ed Schultz. who
made score OF 90. The other scores
were as follows:
bismarck Dissen, Az Henry Albrecht 81
I, schneider. 81; l.. Schweikart. 46; George
=, Grisgs. 80; A. NJ. Rareshide, 80; G. v.
iur,k, p; Thomas Kehoe. 30. Carl Refs,
20, =, 5. Rookie. IL; d. D. sweaton. rs:
iNuls Schwartz. so; l.. B. Schultz. 20. Gus
ssehuite. 81; Eric Schmidt. i2; Ed sweeney.
81 n'pert schweikart. IL; NJ. Kattmann,
%; r. s. Treadway. SO.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-29

OF the eighteen citizens who failed ia
respond to the mayors call, II may be
stated that one or two were out of the city
one refused to act, while others could not
Dc found BY the officers delegated to sum
mon them.
manager MacGregor started the cars out
early. the new men being broken In in
relays by Superintendent Ellis. Foreman
Mundes aud Assistant Superintendent Pace,
Their appearance was greeted by n few de-
y risiye yells at first, but nothing more seri-
Gus occurred until the second trip around
the Congress and Preston belt was made.
There 1t was that trouble was encountered
10 the shape OF q lot of beer kegs and
other distractions which we're placed on
the track IN front OF a saloon on the corner
q Congress avenue and ST. Emanuel street.
GROUND and in which large crowd was
sstheied. The car was stopped aud the OBJ
stfuetion removed. The performance was
repeated for the second, third and fourth
LINES, On the last occasion, as car No
~ Was passing alter having cleared the
track, some one In the crowd threw n
nrickbat about the size Of d mans hand
Notwithstanding the fact that there Was h
female passenger on The ear nj The lime
The missile flew through The rear windons
on the right hand side Of the car and
struck the conductor in the breast. With
ouL however, producing any serious re-
lAltS. The flying pieces OF glass were scat
tered over the woman, from whom the con
ductor was collecting as the brick was
thrown.
4 telephone message was sent 10 tho M
Hoe station with the result that Meesrs
Street, McAshan, Thavonat. Herndon and
Hipp OF the posse comtatus Pc Ser-
kfant Ray with . squad OF patrolmen in
tne patrol wagon. and the cavalry trcop.
were sent 70 tho scene, Sergeant Ray IN
.tefmed the crowd that the slightest dem.
onstratton on its part would be promptly
followed by arrests and ordered the gath.
;eriiM 70 disperse.
IN addition to this Special Street informed
the man who was In charge OF the cstab-
llshm<nt that Il would he promptly closed
W 4 men IN anything like large numbers
ware allowed 70 collect and the arrival OF
the cavalry troop. which had ridden down
FlNnkltn avenue with drawn sabres, com
ptfted The Quieting down process
When matters had resumed something
III thcir normal condition the main por-
Tor ~ fhe squad Or police and all but
M = platoon o. the cavalry we're With
dawn ~ poose having boarded the cars
r. ~ nae4ftue. The cavalrymen who
l)fo M ~ ~ soeps II charge OF Lieu
az q D98fene. II. remained some
n ~ niltss after the depart
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-29

oACavalfy Was Called Out Once Yesterday to Re-
move Distractions.
q CAR CONTAINING A WOMAN WAS STONED
Operations Resumed Nearly All the LnesOne Of the Old Men
Goes Back Work. Others File Appcaons--Posse COM
atus Sworn ln--ncidents Of the Day.

Two weeks ago today the men operating
the cars Of the Houston Electric Street
Railway company struck for a shorter
working day and an increase in their pay
per hour.
Yesterday for the first time In the period
nainef the people Of Houston were afforded
., service. although tho cars were not run
on the old schedule.
During the day cars were run on the
volksfcst. the Congress and Preston. the
Aransus Pass. the LaT'ranch and Caroline,
the Fannin and Travis the Louisiana and
the Houston Heights lines, no attempt be-
: Ing made to operate on the San Felipe, the
Drummer or either Of the Fifth ward lines
The cars were operated by the new men
employed by the company when the trouble
first arose. and with but one exception
there was no attempt made to disturb
them.
Xhn Houston cavalry, in command OF
CWMn C. Towles, the Houston Light Ar
tillery In command of Captain r. r. Rolf
the Houston Light Guard, Captain Frank
1 A, Rcichardt, and the Emmett Rifles, Lieu
Z tenant j. j. Gillespie, Jr., were under
arms all day. and this fact. added 10 the
presenpe In the streets of tho posse CONT
tatns sworn in by Mayor Rice. had the
Eject of putting an effective qulctus on
the element which precipitated the dis
graceful riot of Sunday.
or course there was some jeering and
yelling OF "scabs," but the new men paid
no attention TO the abuse and went quietly
ahead with their work.
7 meeting OF the directors of the street
car company WIS held yesterday forenoon
ard General Managers MacGregor reported
the condition Of affairs as 1t existed nj tina,
time. Further than this nothing was done
II During the day one of the old employees
was put back to work. having made ap-
plication for the position In the regular
way. Superintendent Ellis states that sirn
liar applications were made by some ten
or twelve others among the old men and
they VIII be considered In due form.
Today the company Will fill out the com
piement of cars on the lines on which oper-
atoms were begun yesterday and viii also
,Gemmenpe u service on the San Feline and
BrnnEe5 %nes No attempt win be made to
60 anything on either of the Fifth ward
lines until tomorrow.
The four militia companies named above
are still under arms.
In pursuance of the call published over
she signature of Mayor Rice in yesterdays
Pest the following citizens reported at the
police station and were sworn in as special
officers:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-29
GALVESTON UNIONS ACTION.

Galveston, Texas. March IS. Galveston
Division, Amalgamated Association Street
Railway Employees appropriated sl25 to-
night and levied weekly assessment upon
It's members to aid the Houston street car
men strike. fhe Galveston LABOR coun-
ell has Endorsed the Houston street car
men and appealing to organized abor
throughout the State TO aid them finan-
c,ally. The council is "A part of the Ameri-
can Federation OF Labor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-29

OF the eighteen citizens who failed To
respond TO the mayors call, II may be
stated that one or two were out of the cllv
one refused to act while others could not
ne found By the officers delegated to sum-
mon them.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-29
NAT G. GOODWIN.

what VIII unquestionsbly prove the most
interesting event OF the present season.
- the appearance OF Mr.. Nat G. Goo5,vin
tonight az the opera house. whe, he VIII
De seen IN ms greatest success. IAN Amer
ican Citsxai.' from the pen Of Madel,ns
~ r,'.v Icy, AZ 10 time in his long
A1a 'e"s'kAo'e career has Mr.. Goodwin
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-29
DID Not Advise CHEZ u.,,.
To the Editor OF The Post.

TO the Editor OF The Post.
Houston. Texas, March 2s.--A frisnd has
called my attention to an interview with
Mr.. Helm published in your paper OF date
the sSd' N which he Ia quoted a having
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-29
Axxorxcr,ssst

A. r. sharpe. sr. announ 3 Il q
date for street comlnisslope' l
support of his friends
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-29

Mr.. Mahon yesterdaf morning sent the
following message to President Gompers OF
the American Federation of Labor at
Washington, ID. c..
street car men of Houston are con-
testing for shorter hours VIII the Fed
Grafton stand by us TO he end
wv. ~ Mahon."
Up to n late hour last night no reply had
been received.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-29
Hiberninn state D. s

Captain James Lawlor. COW = W.
OF the Ancient Order = 80 !!
McElgunu. president = s', x,',i1 ;
VIM. o,ccnnor, presidens e -, ! :!
and p. H. Finnisan, plss 4, pa
No. 3. left SUNDAY nisp. ,cssststie, {
attend the biennial sls, : I 4 e.ss's z
Order CT Hibernians "" /
eitv sl ii
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-29

T.. F. Schmidt; h.o'aus"d's Fs
sysi "' which ia cure aeAi u
One bottle will prove y. ~ =. /
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-29


stated 10 1 Post reporter that he did no
/ receive The order to turn out until 5:3
Sunday evening, He went to work hmm
/ dlatcly 10 get the men together. and dit
(, not cease until 2 o'clock yesterday morn
1 ing.
The two infantry companies the Ligh
| Guard and the Emmets. were held duriol
the day in half battalion formation am
were in command OF Lieutenant Colonel Q
| c. Drew, Jr !;
| The full battery of the Houston Ligh
Artillery spent the dav at the quarters il
| the Schultz house leaving there only Il
| meal times, as was the case with all tn
! companies This command guarded tn,
| street railway company's power house las
| night acting In relay detachments o
| twenty-five men each.
! During the forenoon cards bearing the
on the streets:
To the Citizens OF Houston--We
would have you TO know that within
| one hour Of the time that the general
| manager, Mr.. II. r. MacGregor, signs
| the agreement to arbitrate The cars
VIII be in operation and run on schsd-l
ule time and to the safety OF people.
Executive Board Stree, Hallway Mems
Union
In reply to the telegram sent Governor
Culberson by W. H. Mahon Sunday night
the following was received yesterday:
". u. Mahon. Houston.
Austin, Texas. March 49, 1898. The law
authorizes the governor sheriff or mayor
TO call out the militia and the mayor IN
this case has done so on his own RESPONSE
bility. G. A. Culberson.
Governor.
Later the following WIS received
w d. Mahon. Houston.
Austin, Texas March IS. Further an
swerng your telegram | refer you to arti +.
Gle GA. Revised Statutes Of 1895. providing
for voluntary arbitration.
c. A. Culberson.
Governor.
On receipt of the second telegram from
the governor the following was wired
Hon. C. A. Culberson, Governor State of
Houston, Texas, March Is. Street Rail
way Mems union is ready and willing to
abide by article 61A OF Revised Statutes or
1895. w ID. Mnbon.
a special meeting Of the Labor Council
was held Ia behalf of the street railway
men at the hall last night. and various
committees were appointed TO give assist
ance 10 the cause. finarce COMMITTEES,
consisting of the president. secretary and
treasurer VIII make arrangements to call
upon all TIE unions for financial aid.
committee OF five VAS appointed to
prepare an address to the public in bshalf
Of organized labor,
committee of three was appointed to
arrange Il public mass meeting for tonight
az Market square for all friends of labor.
A strike advisory committee was also
the executive board OF The Street Railway
Hen's union for the purpose OF aidiu.,
them in every possible way.
The following was sent to the street
ear men during the afternoon:
To Division No. ~, Amalganated Associa.
ton of Street Railway Employees Of Amer
lea.
Whereas. the members of your assoca-
tion are engaged in just struggle for
+ horter hours and better wages, be it
Resolved, by Lodge No a.. OF the
Journeymen BARRIERS International union.
o, America, of Houston, Texas. that we
extend to YOU our sympathy and give you
The sum OF 81 as a FIRST installmeut of help.
With best wishes.
Gus Wittenberg.
President;
Joe Randel
Secretary.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-29
prArTy AND eco

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we're never better co 9 "a ~
for i't the best work nu "a ~
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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-08-20

beautiful archictures; the present
building was commenced, / think,
in time Of Edward the confssor, but
alcoves porches and other remodel
ings have been made from time to
time, the last being the Restor-
alton of SOlomons Arch in 1890.
The styles of architecture one of
course different. Since the time of
Edward the Confessor, all sover.
igns of England have een,crowned
in this abbey and the most of them
buried there, though not all of them.
The coronation chairs in which
all the soverigns have been crown
ed since Edward sit on tho Shrine
of Edward the Confessor the one
built to hold TIE stone Of scone,
which lies on the rounds immed-
lately under the seat, was built by
Edward l the other was made by
William and Mary.
The Sonth trausipt of the build
ing is most attractive to me: it
contains the monuments of aim nst
all the English poets: one of the
finest being that to Thomas Camp.
bell: q neat monument is erected
to William Shakespeare, but il
seemed to me to be one unworthy
of him, who is considered by many
as the greatest of English poets,
there are many Monuments which
are so far superior to it as to make
it seem insignificant,
There are monuments to Eng
lands greatest men including au-
thors, poets, painters and states
men.
The Tower of London is another
place of great interest and YOU
should not fail to see the armories
in The Tower.
In TIE British Musium with its
walls filed with things of interest
| suppose one might spend weeks
with profit, the alcove of manu-
scripts, Autographs, Oh arters and
seals are quite interesting and
wonderfully complete.
The National Portrait Gallery is
an immense institution and to one
who can appreciate art its treat
to be able to see. The House OF
Pertinent the Courts and other
public government buildings were
all very interesting to me.
The most beautiful places in
London are her PARKS. These are
perfect gems ofbeauty the principal
ones being Hyde Park, Kensington
Gan dens, Reguits Park aud the
Geological Gardens.
My time has expired and I was
just beginning to find out what
did want to see in London. 1t was
one continuous round of pleasures
and treat that greatly appreci-
ated.
Ilelt London on the % of April and
the only regret I had was that
did not have more time at my
disposal to spend in the great City