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The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-19

Senator Morgan-a true friend
of Cuban billigerency says he does
not know, will not express an
opinion He however favors build
ing two such ships to take her
place.
Senator Perkins, of California,
who is said to know all about big
ships doesn't believe it was an
accident.
Senator Mills believes it was the
work OF torpedo. He will not
say the Spaniards were respon-
sible, but it must have been done
by some one having access to the
waters of the bay. He does not
believe it an accident.
Senator Morrill, believes it an
accident.
Mr.. Cummings of the Naval
Committee believes the Maine was
blown up by a floating torpedo.
General Lee closes a cablegram
thusly: "suppose you ask that
Naval Court of Inquiry be held to
ascertain cause of explosion.
Hope our people will repress ex-
element and calmly await decis-
ion."
How significant is this, even the
cool, able, brave Lee is not salts
fed.
But it will not take long to tell,
when the divers reach the scene.
If the iron is bent out. the explos-
ion took place from the inside; if |
bent in then, from the outside.
But The Progress would like for
Lee personally see this iron shell.
Thursday.
Mr.. D. F. Wadley, editor of the
Enening Journal, this city, died
Wednesday evening at little after
II o'clock.
Mr.. Wadley had been in our city !
comparatively, a short time, but
in that short time he won many |
frlendS ana was esteemed Dy the
public.
Mr.. D. F. Wadley was a man of
strong Individuality and would
have made his mark in Shreve-
port had he lived long enough.
To his young widow and his
relatives The Progress expresses
its sympathy.
Visit the Lee Show Case Co.,
and be convinced.
By one full blow, by what ever
agency, the United States has lost
one of her most formidable war
ships. In the destruction of the
Main Allr rnUarnna ont hos Loot
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-19

The hospitals of the metropolitan
asvlums board in London have $500
beds set apart for scarlet fever and only
700 for diphtheria.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-19

Cakes of tea in India, pieces of silk
in China, salt in Abyssinia aud Goldfish
in Iceland have all been used as money.
CHENILLE FANCY WORK.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-19
HANG OUT
OUR BANNER

on the outer WALL with "reduct-
ions'' on it. We wish to proclaim
to the people of Shreveport that
we are making sweeping reduct-
clothing. This is a soft snap at
this season Of the year, when all
of the coolest weather is yet be-
fore us-but we must dispose Of
our winter stock Of suits for men
and boys before the season is over,
very respectfully
JORDAN & BOOTH.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-19
Visit the Lee Show Case Co.,
and be convinced.

By one full blow, by what ever
agency, the United States has lost
one of her most formidable war
ships. In the destruction of the
Main our government has lost
several millions dollaas. And be-
sides, should war result with
Spain, the Union will have one
less ship and several hundred sea
warriors. We suppose the situa-
toe between the two Nations will
now be strained.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-19
LEE SHOW CASE Co., SO6 Texas
Avenue.

Which will appeal strongest to
our National manliness, the blow
of our American seamen, or our
business relations, the monied in
terest of Wall Street?
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-02-19

to declare war, but we believe it
will never be done no matter if it
be proven that our ship was de-
stroyed by Spaniards.
Now of course this explosion may
have been an accident. 1t may have
occurred on the Maine herself. The
Navy Department has ordered an
investigation, but we have so little
confidence in the Administration
that we fear the Investigating COM
mittee will be privately and tacitly
given to understand that Mr..
Hanna will be better pleased, if
the occurrence be found to be an
accident.
Secretary Long, of the Navy,
has already said he believed it was
an accident.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-07-22
IN sANr1AG0's HARBOR.
The Submarine Mines Exploded Under the
Supervision Of the Vixen and the
Forts Inspected.

Under Moro Castle, Harbor of San
tiago de Cuba, July 19.-At exactly
nine o'clock Sunday morning the
Spanish flag was lowered from the
staff browning the heights upon which
battered MORO castle spreads half
way. The lowering of this emblem OF
the defunct sovereignty of Spain in
this part of the world WAS witnessed
by few Spanish and American troops
on the shore and by the Brooklyn.
New York, Vixen and Vesuvius, lying
within a few hundred yards of the
harbor entrance. Almost Immediately
after the flag was hauled down steam
launches. commanded by Lieuts- Hob
son and Palmer, entered the harbor.
penetrating as far as the firing stations
of the submarine mines. These mines
were judged to be not SO formidable
as expected and later in the afternoon
they were all exploded under the SUI
pervision of the Vixen. 1t was seen
that two mines had been exploded at
the time of the entrance of the Merri-
mac into the channel of Santiago har-
Dor, but it is thought neither of them
had anything to do with sinking the
craft.
Six or seven steamers in the harbor
fall as prisoners to the army and navy.
The Spanish gun boat Alvarez had al
ready been taken possession of by a
prize crew from the New York. The
other vessels lie at the other end of
the harbor, at Santiago proper.
Soon after noon Commodore Schley,
with Capt Cook, of the Brooklyn;
Lieut. ]. 81. Sears, the flag lieutenant;
Lieut. B. w. Wells, the flag secretary,
and three invited correspondents of
the Associated press went into the
harbor on steam launch, which moved
slowly in order to make close observa-
tons of the Spanish forts and bat
teries. Every one expressed satisfac-
ton at the fact that Moro castle was
not demolished by the bombardment.
Moro castle is the only imposing
fortification in the harbor, and it is
only so in appearance, since not gun
is mounted within or on the crumbled
walls. In fact, all the batteries.
masked and open, dwindled in their
terror-inspiring qualities as the in
spection grew closer.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-07-22
WILL STAY AT SANTIAGO.
Skaters Troops Will Not Be Brought
North-Must Guard City from Other
Spanish Armies.

Washington, July 19.-It has finally
been decided that none of the troops
that participated in the actual fight
ing before Santiago shall be employed
on the Porto Rico expedition. There
are two reasons for this: First, the men
have suffered severely from hardships,
the climate and from fevers and are
entitled to rest; second, it is deemed
to be very bad practice to allow the
soldiers who have been exposed to vel
low fever to be brought in contact
with those fresh from the United
States. There is also still another
reason, purely military one. Ten
thousand Spanish troops are at Hol-
gum, Manzanillo and other points
within striking distance of Santiago,
and might not lose an opportunity to
recover the ground lost at Santiago if
the place were left insufficiently pro-
tected. Therefore, Skaters entire
army is to be kept on guard on the
high hills in the rear of the town un-
til the men have stamped out the vel
low fever. Then they will take turn
at the Spaniards, if they can be found,
and it may be that Skaters march
will end at Havana. He will work as
far from his base as possible after his
army is thoroughly refreshed, hunt
ing the enemy wherever they are liza.
BILE to be found.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-07-22
A HINT FROM DEWEY.
German Cruiser at Manila Again Attempts
to Ignore the Admiral and Is Quickly
Brought to Time.

London, July 19.-The Hong Kong
correspondent of the Daily Mail says:
United States Consul Wildman informs
me that as the German cruiser Irene
was passing Mariveles. Off Manila,
the other day, the United States gun
boat Hugh McCulloch was sent after
her to ask her to stop. AS the Irene
refused to obey a shell was sent
across her bow and a small boat sent
to discover what she was doing. The
German admiral protested and insisted
that German ships had right to en-
ter the harbor without being searched,
a claim which Admiral Dewey de.
clined to recognize. It is reported
that Admiral Won Diedrich, who is
in command of the German squad.
ron at Manila, interviewed Capt. Chi
chester, of the British cruiser 1mmor.
talite, as to what he would do if the
Germans interfered with the bonn.
bardment of Manila. Capt Chiches-
ter replied that only Admiral Dewey
and himself knew that
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-07-22
WAGE-EARNERs OF KANSAS.
labor Commi.sioner johnson Complies In
teresting Statistics ~ to Labor and
Laborers of the State.

TOPEKA, Kan, July 19.-State Labor
Commissioner johnson has completed
q tabulation of the returns of all wage
earners reporting to his Office on the
condition of labor" All told, 8, 323
reported. OF this number all were
American born but 322.
In nine occupations the hour is the basis Of
wage rate and the average is 205 cents an hour.
ranging from 13.5 cents per hour for BARRIERS to
2a9 cents for railroad blacksmithS In six oc-
equations the day is the basis Of wage rate
and the average is sL26 ranging from 81 5
cents for coal miners to sl.9s for blacksmiths
In IA occupations the week is the basis
Of wage rate and the average is 1900.
ranging from 600 for household do
mesticS to s17.69 for mill workers. In II occu-
pations the month is the basis of wage rate.
and the average is g. ranging from 40 for
farm hands to .95 for railway conductors In
four railroad occupations, the mile is the basis
OF wage rate. and the average is 81 cents per
mile. ranging from two cents for brakemen to
3S cents for engineers The average yearly
wages OF all reporting is s4s9. 90. ranging from
s65 Sc for domestics to 81. l2o for engineers In
reply to the question of immigration l. 93s favor
restriction and 654 favor suppression. Out Of
3,1S1 reporting 1887 work Sundays, and l.. 939
out Of 2,S12 favor q compulsory Sunday res.
layU
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-07-22
SANTIAGO'S FEVER CASES.
andpoint-Total Number of Cases
Do Not Exceed 800.

Washington, July 19.-With the San
tiago campaign successfully closed
there was a lull in the activity of the
war and navy departments to-day and
the officials expressed the belief that
the stirring developments of the last
few weeks would now give way to the
details of occupying Santiago, the
shipping of Spanish prisoners to Spain,
coping with the yellow fever situation
and preparation for the next agrees
sive campaign. No report from Gen.
Shafter or Admiral Sampson was re-
ceived during the early part of the day.
A dispatch was received late last night
stating that the entire number of fever
cases up to that time did not exceed
300. This lowered the estimate by one
half from that given in press dis
patches and was source of satisfac-
ton to the authorities. Col. Alden,
acting surgeon general. says the situa-
ton is much less serious than would
appear at first glance, for while the
aggregate of 800 seemed large, it is
relatively small when it is remem-
bered that there are $4,000 troops at
the front.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-07-22
A MESSAGE FROM GOMEZ.
The Cuban General HAD Not Yet Heard OF
Cervera's Defeat or Of Santiago's
Capitulation.

Washington, July 19.-Senor Quesa-
da, of the Cuban junta, called at the
war department with Gen. Emilio Nu-
nez, of the Cuban army. Gen. Nunez
has just returned from a visit to Gen.
Gomez in his camp in the interior of
Cuba He had a report to make to the
secretary of war, but Gen. Alger was
not at the department when the Cubans
called. Gen. Nunez left the camp
of Gen. Gomez on July 10. At
that time Gen. Gomez had not
heard of the fighting at San tiaso,
nor of the destruction of the Spanish
squadron by the United States squad
ron. He says there is no means of COM
munication by which Gen. Gomez
could receive the information. The
Cubans declined to make any state
ment until Secretary Alger had re-
ceived the communications from Gen.
Gomez
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-07-22
The "Lost Ten Tribes."

Chicago, July .9.-At a meeting here
of persons interested in establishing
the identity of the Anglo-Saxons with
the House of Israel, or the Lost Ter
Tribes" held in the Y. M. C. A. par
lors, an Anglo-Israel association was
organized. The object of the as
ISOLATION is to spread the truth
of the claimed identity with the
chosen people. The fact that England
and the United States bear all the
marks by which the kingdom of Israel
was to be identified in these latter
days and that the people are accom-
plishing the especial miss ion of this
people has been a source of wonder to
many Bible students.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-07-22
Taking Advantage of Their Parole.

Annapolis, Nd, July 19.-Admiral
Cervera and his fellow-officers are
evidently determined to take full
advantage of the liberties, though
they are prisoners, which are so freely
accorded them, and yesterday the
figures of the Spanish sailors were
familiar in the streets of Annapolis.
They made a round of the principal
stores in the city. purchasing articles
of apparel. returning to the academy
bearing bundles of various sizes and
shapes.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-07-22
Spain Not Yet Satisfied.

Madrid, July 19.-The defense works
are being rushed at all the Spanish
ports. The Madrid newspapers assert
that the United States intends to de-
mand an enormous indemnity ''in or
der to have the pretext to seize the
Philippines as guarantee" The
supposed American peace terms are
greatly exciting the public, and the
opinion is expressed among the people
that war to the death would be pre- fer
able to the ruin of Spain.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-07-22

Money talks IF there is any change
coming to you, that's back talk-L. A W.
Bulletin.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-07-22

been successful with my first patient" Old
Doctor-"Of what did you relieve him?"-
Young Doctor-"Two guineas. Tit Bits.
"Your account is good round sum-" said
square the circle :".L. A. W. Bulletin.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-07-22
Watson VIII Start This Week.

Washington, July 19.-The plans for
sending Commodore Watson's eastern
squadron to Spain have reached a point
were naval officials are considering
the exact day of departure, and it is
said that positive orders have been
given that preparations must be
brought to a close at once with view
to having erything in readiness by
the end of this week.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-07-22
The Climate Of Cuba.

Because of frequent rains in Cuba ma.
!arial fevers are a common ailment there,
Just as they are in many sections of the
United States. Ailments of this kind, no
matter in what part of the globe they occur,
Bitters. Besides being a specific for ma.
lara! troubles, these Bitters also make pure
blood, strong nerves and muscles, and firm,
healthy flesh. They have no equal for dye
pepsia and constipation.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-07-22
Rumor About Bianco and Gomez

London, July 19.-The Gibraltar cor
respondent of the London Daily News
says: A private letter from Havana re-
ceived here asserts that compact has
been concluded between Gen. Gomez
and Capt Gen. Blanco. The writer of
the letter says that Blanco. after peace
has been arranged, will be elected
president of Cuba, just as Dom Pedro
was elected viceroy of Brazil
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-03-15
AN ENORMOUS SAPPHIRE.
Bright Gem from CcyIon Vow IN Lon
don Weighs G39 I1arats.

bright Gem from CSylon Vow IN Len
don Weighs G3a I1arats.
The London Times tells of Ccylon
sapphire in that city, the property of
Maj. Gen. Eobley, which is not less re-
r.arl;ablo for it's size than for it's trans
'!crncy and the brilliance Of the op-
zeal effects it can show. The weight
CT the Gem is G3S karats and it is of n
dark, milky blue color, perfectly trans
prrcnt and hawless.
Large sapphires have been known, but
they have usually, if not always, been
dull and muddy, instead of having the
clear, translucent color of this speci-
men. But in addition it possesses a
property occasionally found in slightly
cloudy or milky Ccylon sapphires-and
sometimes in other gems, too-which
greatly enhances it's value in the eyes
of believers in the occult powers Of
precious stones to confer health and
good fortune on their wearers. 1t is q
star sapphire, or astoria. That is, be-
ing cut en- cabochon, it displays beau
tifu1 opalescent star, dividing it's six
rays at the apex, which changes it's po-
sition according to the movement Of the
source of light by which it is viewed.
By employing two or three sources of
light, two or three Of these stars can be
simultaneously seen in the gem.
BY further cutting it is said that the
beauty of this stone could be still more
increased, but, Of course, ut the expense
of its size.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-03-15
GETTING SCARCE
The Northern Girl Carries the Young
Ones Away for Pets.

The Northern Girl Carries the Young
Ones Away for Pets.
There is serious danger of Florida
alligators becoming extinct. This is
quite n disaster to the flowery state, for
the ugly alleged child-eating monsters
have been quite source of revenue.
Sportsmen from the northern states
have hunted them as EHglishmen de-
light to hunt tigers in India. The Sem
mole Indians, too, make regular war on
the saurians for their hides.
But, singularly enough, says south
ern exchange, it is the dainty northern
rirl who is chiefly to blame for their
diminishing numbers. 1t is she wlto
ruthlessly carries; them off by the hun
dreds and thousands each season as
pets! Of course, these are the E2b;c:;,
little fellows, ten or twelve inches lcnC.
The baby gators are boxed Ev t,lc
curio dealers and sold to lc1:c:i tic
affect great interest in the ugly ~: 100
for pets. AS the gators live On al? :'3ii,
muddy water and an occasional ch"nk
Of meat every three or four da:'s, tlCv
are not troublesome. But tho i:icc;.G" .
in price will perhaps stop some o. "!I;5
cruelty. The Indians, knowing G. 1!sN
scarcity Of alligators in all Of the I:c:;-
da streams, have initiated the palcEacc
curio dealers and charge more for their
gators. .,....
The baby alligators, while not va!l-
able for their small hides, are FILLED By
the hundreds and mounted. SoEoc serve
Us thermometers-the tube running 49,
the back. Another curio is n BABY :
~ator standing upon his hind fc"' 49,
playing a violin with his forcfcCt.
Others are arraycd rs walters Offering
some article for sale or ho!Ain - ,larI,>
to light visitors to tank holding n lC-
foot or 1S-foot live saurian.
AlliGators three or four feet in length,
mounted, serve as rrotesque advertise
?r1cnts and appear TO be $50 natural
that the stranger is frequently in doubt
whether "thc thing is alive or not, and
makes detour in order to be on the
safe side.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-03-15

Individual butter-plates continue in
fashions; the reason for their existence
is good one, for who would care to
put butter on hot plate? Our English
cousins eagerly buy them when they
lare in this country, counting them as a
wise invention.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-03-15
The sernent,n Hiss.

The kissing sound produced by SER
penis is greatly exaggerated, as the
quantity of air contained in snakes
lungs is too small to produce loud
sound when elected.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-03-15

Highest q Man Gan Ascend.
The highest point to which man can
ascend without his health being seri-
ously affected is 1880 feet.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-03-15
JOINT STATEMENT

III AUDITOK AND TEFSASUlss:lt
OF ELKO COUNTY.
For the Quarter Ending Dec.
81, 1897.
TATE OF NEVADA.
County OF Eno. 20
AUDITORS oEFlLE
To the Honorable Board OF County Commls
sioners of Elko County, Nevada:
GENTLEMEN: We herewith submit our Quar-
erly Report OF the Finances cf the Comfy
Tor the quarter ending Dec. 81 1897.
Respectfully submitted:
&. a. WATKINS
Auditor,
J. A. MCBRIDE,
treasurer
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-10
SILK MADE IN AMERICA.
States Is of Home Manufacture
and of Good Quality.

Most Of the silk worn by American
women is manufactured in the United
States" said the silk buyer in a dry
goods store. The value of the manu-
factured silk imported from abroad
during the fiscal year ended June 30,
1898, was $23, ,523, ,11O, and during the
census year of 1890 the value of the
silk of American manufacture was
500, ,154, 500, AS dnring the decade from
1880 to 1890 the product of American
silk mills doubled in value, it is fair
to say that in 1898 about so per cent.
of the silk goods sold to American
women is of home manufacture. OF
the silk imported from abroad nearly
half-$10, 842. .561-was made in
Belgium, while France, with imports
of $4,434,4O2, is a bad second, with
Switzerland in third place, from which
we bought $3,492, 734 worth. Japan
supplied $2,O61 .9O7 and China only
$135,S $50. The reason for the small i'm
portation from the orient is that much
of their product goes to Europe to be
finished before reaching the United
States.
"American silks of certain grades
are just as good as those made abroad
and a good many of them are better.
1t was formerly necessary for shop
keepers sometimes to pretend that
silks made in America were imported,
but it is becoming unnecessary nova
days, as women realize the excellence
of the goods of home manufacture. -
Chicago Times-Herald
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-10
Predicts Great Things for kIondike.

Chicago, Nov. 4.-John J. Healy, vice
president of the North American
transportation and Trading Co., who
has just returned from a six years so
journ in tho Klondille, said yesterday:
The truth about the Yukon country
is that it will yield $50, 600. 600 between
now and next October, and with the
completion of government roads and
the operation of quartz mining ma
chnery the output will amount to
500, 900, 900 in gold annually. In less
than five years 1OO 600 whites will be
at work in the Yukon and hundred
years of steady labor will not exhaust
profitable mining in Alaska"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-10

Columbus, O., Nov. 4.-Charles Mel
son, colored, the Bowling Green muir
derer, was electrocuted in the annex
of the Ohio penitentiary at 1890 o'clock
this morning. Nelson was very cool
and assisted the officers in adjusting
the straps. A new device in the shape
of a hood with wet sponges in the
apex which fitted over the head was
used successfully. Nelson killed James
Zimmerman, a grocer, at Bowling
Green, o., July last by striking him
on the head with hammer.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-10
First Assignment of Troops for Cuba.

Washington, Nov. 4.-The first as
signment of troops in the occupation
OF Cuba was made Thursday. The
orders follow: THE secretary of war
directs the following assignment of
troops: Headquarters and six troops
of the Eighth United States cavalry
and the Third Georgia volunteers, to
Nuevitas, Cuba. Six troops of the
Eighth cavalry, and the Fifteenth
United States infantry, to Puerto
Principe. Brig. Gen. l.. II. Carpenter
is assigned to command the troops,
with headquarters at Nuevitas"