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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06
Government Buy. Mark Hanna. Yacht.

Cleveland. o., May 6.-The splendid
was built by the Globe Iron Works for
II. M. Hanna, In 1896, has been bought
by the government The vessel was
examined by naval officers about ten
days ago. and the deal has just been
closed. The Comanche is 1856 feet over
an. 100 on the water line. 25 feet beam
and II feet deep. He can be made ready
FOR sea in short time and will not
have to be altered to get through the
canals to the coast. She has made the
trip to the coast several times.
Mr.. Hanna paid approximately $780,
OOo Tor the Comanche. The amount
paid by the government is not known.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06

New York, May "a special from
Kingston. Jamaica, says that four
United States warships have been
sighted OF Porto Debanes. Cuba. They
are supposed to be part Of Rear Ad-
mlral Simpsons fleet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06
TO WELCOME CAPE VERDE FLEET.
sampson Is Likely to be There to Do the
Same Thing.

Same Thing.
New York, May GA special from
San Juan, Porto Rico, says that prep
arations are being made there for the
reception of the Spanish Cape Verde
fleet the arrival of which is expected
alomst momentarily. The only warship
now In the harbor of San Juan is the
Isabella, the harbor having been clear
ed OF non-combatant vessels to make
room for the anchorage of the Verde
fleet. All merchantmen have been pull
led UP under the protection of the hills,
fearing bombardment by the Amer-
can fleet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06

and authority TO raise the troops, and
having completed his business with the
war department. left Washington to re-
cruit his men.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06
EXPECT NEWS ON SUNDAY.

Then There VIII be Something Interesting
from Porto Rico.
Washington, May Cit is expected
In administration circles that by SUM-
day next news will be received OF inn
portant events in Porto Rico.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06
War Vessel to Nayassa.

New York. May GA Washington
special to the Tribune says:
instructions have been telegraphed to
Admiral Sampson TO send a warshlp
Immediately TO the Navassa Island Tor
the relief OF its inhabitants who are
American citizens. The island was
visited several months ago by CAPTAIN
McCalla In the cruiser Marblehead
He investigated complaints regarding
labor conditions there and II is proba.
BILE that his vessel will be sent to the
rescue in the present emergency.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06
CAUGHT A FRENCH VESSEL.
Sunhp Lafayette Attempts to Run the Blockade at Havana
After Being Notified Not TO Enter Port
s Vessel Left Spanish Port After the Declaration Of War
Carried Guns and Large List Of Passengers-s Be-
Ieved to Have Contraband Of War;

French
sh
p.s. ChasedD Hauled s
y.., Gould Not onlw
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-06

London, May cit is asserted that
v hen the despatch boat McCulloch ar
rived at Mrs Bay recently she heard of
the battle off Manila and hurried back.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18
Military Information.

Mrs Volunteer Infantry, reading ex,
tracts from camp letter to Mrs Swell
Caller-"Thc first call is at 4.45 in the
morning, and (hcsiatingly) tat-,at-too
comes at 800 "Oh, ycs,' breaks in
Mrs. Swell Caller, you know the
meaning of the word tattoo--to mark
the skin; sailors always are tattooed.
and they all have to have it done"
Turning to Mrs. Grand Army Republic
Your husband was tat,ooed, wasn't
he?' Mrs. Grand Army Republic reply
ing in the negative, she continued:
We'll, maybe they didn't then, but
they do now, for my husband was read.
ing the other day that all had to OBJ
serve the tattoo, and I'm glad he isn't
there Mrs. Grand Army Republic
to Mrs. Volunteer Infantry-"Read us
some more, please" and Mrs. Vouu-
teer Infantry reads on.-Judge.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18

ly-pcar. | watched him with interest
as he took the stalk and with his teeth
ripped Off the skin with all it's thor,ls.
He whinnied as if We were old friends.
After bridling and watering him, |
found the trail, and rode off south
ward. On the way /. ate everything
| could find, from green cherries and
guaya plums to juicy mangOs, which
stained the front Of my coat, and bell
apples, the meat of which suggested
mildew. There were also custard-ap-
pies, a large green fruit not unlike
cream-puirs inside. The most aston
ishing and the best Of all was fruij
called pulmo-in our language, sour
sap. 1t is about as large as a quart
bowl, and so nOurishing and full that
single fruit was enough for a good
meal, although that did not deter my
horse from eating four. Later foun!
that they are also relishcd by dogs
OF springs and streams there were so
many that l had no fear of dying of
thirst. If water was not handy, ]
could always climb a cocoanut-tree,
and throw down the green nuts, which
were filled with an abundance Of wa
terry milk. more than | could drink at
one time. Other nuts there were in
plenty: but many were more curious
than edible, even to my willing ap-
petite. One had a delicious odor, |
tasted a little, and thought it ideal
for favoring candy. But it soon dis
solved in my mouth in a fine dust, alb
sorbing all the moisture, so that had
to blow it out like flour. Nothing
ever made me so thirsty in my life. and
even after rinsing out my mouth felt
for d long time as If | were chewing
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18
An lrrepresSihle Youth.

Anecdotes OF Dom Paul Kruger s
youth crop up now and then in the
advancing literature of South Africa
and they show him to have been a
young Boer of extraordinary mettle
giving promise Of the courage and
staying qualities he has since exhibited
in politics and craftsmanship. The
author Of white Mans Africa says
that lin building the first church at
Rustenberg young Kruger was so de-
lighted at having laid the ridgepoie
beam that he at once climbed to it's
highest point and then stood on his
head, to the alarm and scandal of the
whole community" The chronic!er
makes haste to aver that there was no
impiety in the deed, but that it sisnifiec
pious exultation in tho near prospcct
of the completion of temple of wor-
ship in those pagan lands. He might
have added that more expansive pair
of soles has rarely been exhibited to
the meridian in South Africa or am
where else.-New York Tribune.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18

navy, served as ensign under Farraguf
at Mobile bay. He was in charge O.
the forward powder division. The fire
was hot for awhile; when il became
quleter, Sigsbee went aft to ask q
brother ensign If there were any
casualties in the after command. Will.
talking he stood UP against a stanchiou
in the ward room. There was a sud.
den crash against the side of the ship,
within ten feet of where they stood.
The air was flied with dust and splin.
ters and flying fragments. The stan.
chion against which Sigsbee was lean.
ing came down. broken in the middle.
and one jagged end of it went dy.
ing. Sigsbee reeled and staggered
Are you hurt?" cried the other rush.
ing to him. He drew himself up and
said, mo, sir; but / would like to
know where that went to-" They told
him that the shot had gone through
the side Of the ship. Il don't mean
that" said he. where's the skirt nj.
my coat?' One tail of his brand new
uniform coat had been ripped ont Of
sight by the jagged end of the broken
stanchion.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18
ply UP and down the river for the con.
venienc- al the gardeners.
SICNlEIC. mt NEWPORT BALL

The beautiful coming out ball given
for young Alfred Vanderbilt the other
night at the Breakers. the nalatial res
idence of Cornelius Vanderbilt in New
port, is said to be very significant. 1t
is believed this function furnished The
assurance positive that no reconcilia-
tion is to take place between Mr.. Van
derbilt and his Oldest living son, Cor
nelius. Jr., and that young Alfred Is
to be the acknowledged head of the
family for his generation. 1t is now
two years and month since shock
OF paralysis laid MIR. Vanderbilt low.
The coincidence of the attack, with the
expression Of the final determination
of Cornelius, Jr.. to marry Miss Grace
Wilson against his fathers desire did
not escape comment. The marriage
was postponed until August on account
of Mr.. Vandcrbilts illness, and, al
though in the few weeks preceding the
wedding. Cornelius, Jr., was faithfully
III attendance at his fathers bedside.
the two men have since remained es.
tranged. Friends of the young couple
hoped that the baby which came in the
spring would prove an efficient peace
maker, but they were disappointed.
The recognition Of Alfred with it's inn
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18

Star, is narrow strip of land. not
more than a thousand yards wide in
places, in which, it is said, the best
oranges in the country may be grown.
There Is no leyee, but the waters have
20 wide an expanse that the annual
freshets> do not cover the land, as
would be the case higher up where
the river is narrower, and where the
Ievees are vital necessity. Beyond
the narrow strip of land that marks
this side of the river are innumerable
bayous and cane brakes and swamps.
In these bayous lurked the long, low.
rakish crafts" of the pirate LATTE in
the good old days. The country is in
habited by Creoles of the most prim-
tive type. who live by raising fruit,
fishing and oystering. This narrow
strip Of orange country is worth $500
an acre. Higher up the river on the
same side as New Orleans is approach
ed are miles after miles of truck gar
dens and small fruit farms blooming
and fresh and green from the water
drawn to them from the Mississippi
river. The method OF irrigation is by
syphoning from the surface Of the
river, which is higher than the land
On the other side of the levee. The
levee is from twelve to fifteen feet
high. At every little farm is big
black iron pipe straddling the levee.
one end in a ditch on the land. From
this ditch others lead to all parts of
the farm. Some of the little farms
have several syphons over the levee.
The land. because Of it's contiguity to
the river. is very valuable. The prod
uts of the farms are taken to New
Orleans and landed at the French mar
ket by little steamers aa4 42rges that
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18
IN A PORTO FiCAN FOREST.
The Wealth of Tropical Fruits and Nuts
that Are to he Found.

BY nightfa,l, after l had ridden up
and down some of the most unpre-
possessing hills. and had get tangled
in DO end of chaparral, cactus, and
other thOrny underground, which
changed a new poneee coat | had
bought IN San Juan into an old rag,
| found myself on 4 high range OF
sierra. From iibaro negress learR-
ed that l was halfway between the
towns Of Quomados and Jaguas, and
that would find a better trail for my
morse below. SO | rode down lovely
green valley. where plantations OF
cofiee and tobacco lay side by side.
AS it grew darker. bats few all about
me, and l heard the evening cries of
poorwills and motking birds. At last
| struck the trail that the woman had
mentioned. | rode on little way, and
took the horse into clearing. where
there was a spring well hidden from
view. and there | hobb!ed his feet to
the haltcr-rope, flung myself on the
ground, and went fast asleep. The
last thing I heard was the beautiful
song of the solitaire singing in a copse
above me. | was awakened early the
next morning by the screeching of
green parrots, quarreiing with other
birds in the top OF a cocoanut-palm.
was drenchel with dew, but forgot all
as thought of my horse. To my great
relief, ! found him standing behind q
Dit Of oleander- bush red with flowers,
crunching the juicy stalk Of prick
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18
COAL OIL TRICYCLES.
GREAT SPEED MADE BY A
CYCLIST.
Recklessly Fournier Turns Curves While
Going at Dizzy Speed Said to BE u
Thrilling Sight When He Flies Along
at 45-MiIe Clip.

Like the question of reducing 20
three days the time it takes to cross
the Atlantic, the increase of the BIZ
cycles speed to a point where the rider
can travel as swiftly and as safely as
on railroad train is one of the things
that seems bound to be attained. 1t is
as surely coming achievement that
awaits is in the future as is the per-
fecting Of the machinery Of the ocean
greyhound so that the present speed
OF the marine flyers can be doubled.
In the days when bicycles run at a
speed Of fortyfive miles an hour a
clear track Will be absolutely nccess-
sary, so that with locomotive engine
pace VIII have to come a special track
for the wheelmen, a desirable improve
ment that will be welcomed by all
lovers Of the wheel. The attainment of
the speed named for the bicycle seems
to be in the hands of Henri Fournier
of Paris, VINO has become known as the
king of automobilists. What Fournier
does not know about the petroleum tri-
cycle may as well be omitted from the
wheelman's education.
At present Fournier. who uses the
petroleum tricycle. of the DiOn-Bouton
kind-with one and a half horse power
machine-averages forty kilometers an
hour. He machine he uses is COM
paratively light, easy of manipulation
and powerful. 1t is fitted with a motor
OF from one to three horse power, its
hlll-ciimbing and speed capabilities be-
ing gauged thereby. The big and
heavy automobile carriages have
trouble in mounting hills, but the low
ly and Dutch barn style of tricycies
goes putting right up to the top, and its
rider is in nowise affected with fatigue
in the task of making the ascent.
Fournier is in deadly earnest in his
determination to attain a speed of
forty five miles an hour. He has made
series Of tests with his automobile
that show that, given straight,
at forced draueht, the express train
will find the petroleum tricycle. dan
gcrous rival in the matter Of speed.
To see f'oslrnier Oh one Of these test
trips is a sight never to be forgotten.
He flies along with bUlging eyes Gxed
on the ground over which he is flying,
hair streaming in the wind and the
putting motor working at such speed
as to make one tremble TO think OF the
fate Of the rider should an untoward
accident cause q Snill FOurnier seems
to know no fear when going like the
wind cn these risky trips. By constant
practice he has become an expert in
the manipulation Of the petroleum tri-
cycle, and will turn a curve while going
at the dizzy speed Of forty-fye miles
an hour with all the recklessness OF
boy.
His performance suggests the grave
danger that would accompany trips
such as his on a road where similar
machines are dashing along. Four
nier alone on level, smooth road,
with no one to kill but himself, and no
machine to smash but his own. is a
sight sufficiently thrilling. Multiply
the sight by ten, and imagine that
number Of Fourniers mounted on flying
automobile tricycles, and the specta
tors cannot help thinking that this
would make a novel and sure method
of committing suicide.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18
Excellent Laxative,

An excellent laxative preparation TO
keep on hand is made by sleeping an
ounce OF senna in a pint Of boiljn.
water. Place layer Of plump dried
figs in an -arthen dish, and pour over
the well-steeped and strained SIENNA
tea. Place in moderate oven, and
allow them to remain until the LIQUID
has been entirely absorbed by the fruit.
Keep in a closed jar for use as re-
quired; one fig. on going to bed, beins
a eufIicient dose for an ordinary case
Of constip" lion.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18
MISSISSIPPI RIVER SYMPTOMS.

How the Truck and Fruit Farms of
Louisiana Are Irrigated.
The shores of the Mississippi river
below New Orleans are lined with gar
dens in which grow luxuriantly a my
r1ad of fruits and vegetables. This is
accomplished by a very odd method
Of irrigation. Near the mouth of
the river on the south bank, in the
delta country, says the Kansas City
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18
In the World Of Art,

II wont have you said the leading
lady, tragically, to the low comedian
Never approach me again on the sub
ioct. My minds made!" SOS every
thing else about you!" and then he fell
through a garden scene to dodge the
withering glance she shot at him
Detroit Free Precs.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18

in whatsoever patience he may until
the instant comes for action, is the
great secret of success. 1t is so much
easier to go out with hurrah and do
something than it is to remain quiet
with that mastery inactivity that is
able to bide its time. There is no
lesson in life so difficult to learn as
waiting. Only natures of fine metal
seem able to bear the strain of delay
and flourish in the face Of the task i'm
posed upon body, soul and spirit by
tn. necessity for keeping still.
Wait bit, is command that is
laid upon us by our Creator. We must
abide the fullnegs of time, and the
sooner we learn to do this in proper
spirit, the sooner we will have gained
the mastery over ourselves and over
circumstances. "All things are po--
sible fer those who are able to wait, =
says the prOyerb, and no truer senti-
ment was ever voiced. The day is
certain to come when the waiting will
have It's full reward, and he who knew
how TO wait is ready upon demand.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18

punk or cotto', The fruit Of the tam
arind only added to my torments by
setting az! my teeth on edge When
we reached the next spring, | fell off
my horse for fear. he would get all
the water. Only after I had satisfied
my thirst would l let him drink.-E.
Emerson, Jr
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18
Further Information Needed.

Il want you to understand that I'm
as good as my word, sir" declared the
man who was looking for small loan.
"All right, sir. III lake look around
and find out what your words worth"
Detroit Free Press.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18

plication that to this young man, Just
coming into his majority, is to II
the greater portion of the Vander1e.
wealth in cash, estates and railroa u
makes this debutant about the mos91
notable figure Of the year. If he
lives Alfred Vanderbilt will one day ba
worth over SlOG.O00,000. There arr
few princes who might not envy thi.
young scion of a democratic house hi,
prospects Of riches and power.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18
Equal to IT.,

Briggs-"How we'll and strong you
are looking" Griggs-"Yes. I've al
most made up my mind to 60 away on
a vacation. detroit Free Press.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18
4 Slow War.

Mothcr-W What did he say to you in
his letter, dear? Daughter-Remind-
ed me that promised to wait for him
till he came from the war and not
to go with any other young man while
he was away. Mother-Of course, you
wrote him that you would be true to
your promise? Daughter-Well yes ::
and | told him very distinctly that !
didn't think the war was being pushed
along as it should be, at all.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18

for reelection. The senate has been
called the millionaire's club and the
Michigan senator is one of the wealth.
Test members of that body. No one
knows Just how much he is worth and
probably he could not figure it out
himself to within few million dol
lars, which are invested in all sorts OF
enterprises in the wolverine state.
Born in Hamilton, Ont, in 1884, OF
Scotch parentage. he began his won
derful business career in Detroit, and
while yet under age he managed a
railroad contractors business. Since
then he has organized many business
enterprises, among which are the
Michigan Car Company, Baugh Steam
Forge Company, Detroit Car Wheel
Company. and Duluth, South Shore and
Atlantic railway. He owns two banks,
two lake transportation companies and
scores of other business enterprises.
While his actual capitalized wealth is
less than that of several other men in
Lis state, he has probably the largest
steady income, for his money is judi
ciously invested SO as to yield large
annual returns. He is one of the most
charitable men in public life, and gives
away great amounts each year. His
house is one of the finest in Washing
ton. lie Is a warm supporter of the
Anglo-American Alliance and says that
the Germans and Irish can't stop it.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18
THE MOMENT AND THE MAN

Although the Old expression, Some
men are born great, some achieve
greatness, and some have greatness
thrust upon them is more than
threadbare, it has quite as much to do
with affairs IN this nineteenth century
Of ours as it had in the days when
it was penncd by the immortal bard.
A great many young people have
read with the keenest delight the story
Of Santiago the capture of the Span
ish fleet and the many instances Of
gal!antry and bravery on the part OF
our most admirable army and navy.
The recital of sach exploits fills
them with patriotism and desire to
emulate those who achieve these splen-
did results.
We'll, it is for them if, when think
ing about the doing. they take into
consideration the waiting, which is
sometimes of even trelter Importance.
TO know when not to act, to have the
patience to sit quietly by while the
whole country is seething with ankle
ty; to be willing to be blamed for do
ing nothing and to possess ones soul
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18

"Where's the Skirt OF MY Coat"
Capt. Sigsbee, of the United States
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-11-18
HON. JAMES M'MILLAN.
PERSONALITY OF A MAN IN
THE PUBLIC EYE.
Belongs TO Mfchigan's Distinguished Set
Of MiIlionalres - Came From Canada
and FavOrs the Anglo American
Alliance.

ENATOR JAMES
MMILLAN, sue
cessor of John Hay
as ambassador to
Great Brit a i n.
would grace the
court of st. James.
Senator Mcmillan S
term as q represent
tative of Michigan
in the upper house
will expire March
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-12-15
Deafness Cannot be Cured

5y local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion or The ear,
There i only one way 20 cure deafness,
and that Is bv constitutional remedies
Deafness Is caused bv an iufawcG con-
ditiOn OF the mucous lining of the
eustaChian tube. When this turc gets
iutiAmeG Vou have ! ruwb.iuE sound OF
imperfect hetring, and when II j. entire
" closed deafness i the result. and un.
less the inflammation can be JAAcr oat
and thi> tube be restored 20 its normal
condition, hearing vii. be Gestroye3 Tor
ever; nine cases oat o. ten are caused 5v
catarrt, which i nothing bat an indian.
ed condition OF the mucous surfaces
We wiz give one hundred dollars for
auv case or deafness Caused ov cItarra1
that cannot be cured nv Halls Gatarsh
Cure. Send for circulars tree.
+. J. CHENEY y Co., Toledo, Q =
ssa-SoId BY druggists, Use.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-12-15
WANTS LIGHT.
Vest Offers Resolution to Investigate Pur-
chase of Supplies.

Vest Offers Resolution to investigate Pur-
chase of Supplies.
Washington, D. c., Dec. Mr..
Vest introduced a bill in the Senate
to-day prohibiting the appointment
of members Of Congress on commits
sions of any sort. He also introduced
a resolution to ascertain whether or
not any person or persons were
favored in the purchase by the gov
eminent Of vessels for the navy and
army supplies. This is supposed
to refer TO recent scandals which
seemed to involve one of a most
prominent name.
In discussing the subject of pri-
vate pension bills, which were the
mornings business, Mr. Vest said
that such bills should be read in full
with the reports, in order that
Senators might know what they are
voting for. There was too much
extravaganza Thirty-tbrse years
after the Civil War these claims were
being increased rather than reduced
He did not want to be narrow mind
ed or sectional, but the time had
come to call halt At least pension
bills should not be passed without
proper investigation.
Mr. Gallinger, who brought up
the subject. said it was not his fault
If Senators failed TO remain in the
chamber He admitted the pension
appropriations were very large. The
act of 1890 was responsible for it.
and not the few measures passed 10
subsequent congresses At 1929 ..
M the senate commenced TO pass
private pension bills