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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
MAxIMs WORTH REPEATING.

The first step to virtue is to love viz.
tue In another.
Corn Is not to be gathered In the
blade, but In the ear.
He can never be Gods martyr that Is
the devils servant.
Better a little fire to warm us than
a great one TO burn Us.
Though poverty may bring sorrow,
riches create inquletude.
Wien either side grows warm with
nsgumspi lhs Nisgls man giIes qTsE
nIlh
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
TOO oBLiolNo.
a uou..u.,a,s EHort 10 Please ana
r. v,...ruosufiuu Result.

n hOUuGm1loe
It's Disappointing Result.
A young woman, whose home = IN ~! Ss.
Paul, spent few days in. WashlngtonN tne
raest Of a congressional family IRON New
England. She had just returned iIom
In months tour Of Europe, and the travel ave.
Ina bag she carried was plastereo qvees VIE ~
steamer labels and stamps OF Ian .ne
famous hotels on the continent. Shs ~
nm destinations person, by any means, ing
81. Paul girl, but she certainly did set grees
store by that decorated bag, and gazed WITH
pride on lis collection Of labels. Her charm
Of manner and the liberality OF her tips
too. perhaps, completely won the heart on
the trim New England housemaid OF inc
Congressional con family. On the morning q the
quests departure for st. Paul the maid ~,
Seared at the door Of her room, wieatned
with smiles and holding the travelling 'ss
"Here's your valise, miss" she said, GEE.
fully. had some trouble with %, ana ~
took quite q little soaking; but ! knew YOU
wouldn't want to start oil with AZ tn9 9
TAGS pasted all over it. ! got 'em oil ON Ios
Won. and the valise just looks brand new
And IL you want to see striking example
of rage too deep for speech you have only
TO speak Of New England neatness ~ t =.
presence OF one young woman ITO" ut"
Paul.-Washingto Post.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

The charge that kissing is the grow
ing social evil in Atlanta, Ga, and the
note of warning issued by Mrs Kings
berry, one Of the most prominent of
the social leaders, created n terrific
sensation, and people Of NIL classes
were talking of what was popularity
termed an ATLANTA epidemic" There
was talk Of legislation on the kissing
subject. but legal authorities said a
prohibitory law would be unconstitu-
tional and that it could not be enforced
nnyynv
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
T.,..v arou,tted Of Murder,

LIBERTY, Mo-, Feb. 15.-Lon Lackey,
who was charged with being an acces.
sorry TO the murder Of Mrs Winner and
two children, which occurred near
Richmond October 20, 1895, was &C.
Quilted in the circuit court there.
Winner and Nelson, the two men ar-
rested at the same time Lackey was,
were taken from the Lexington jail
and lyn:hed-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

TIE United States now ranks fifth
among the naval powers Of the earth,
the Chicago Record says and Is tie
with Germany. England Is first,
Frnnce second, Russia third and Italy
fourth. The German navy is better
supplied with torpedo boats than that
Of The United States. but VIC arc lit
lie ahead on battleships and cruiserA
When the Kentucky, Kenrsarge, ILL.,
non and other vessels now building
arc aflost we shall surpass Germany;
bat II the emperor's programme Is
turrlsd out Germspy will apsnd sslo,-
ed o,1 II naval construction the aext
- r,,n 'Re W. e,eqad pisa
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

IT has come to light, a recent WASH
ington' dispatch said, that there are
about 40 separate railroad organiza-
tions which neither asked for an ex.
tension of time nor have thus far paid
any attention to the law which obi
gated them to have all cars fitted up
with automatic couplers and air brakes.
The act of congress which governs in
the case imposes penalty Of 500 for
each offense. When once suits begin
TO be entered in the courts against
these companies, 1t is said, there Is
likely TO be commotion.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

ETA MIcnAELsoN, pretty and we'll.
educated girl living at Cleveland, o.,
says she has discovered the secret OF
perpetual life. "When Ianuounce this"
she said, ~ realize that the whole world
will laugh ut me. ! cannot help that
! cannot disclose my secret unless ten
men meet to hear what have to say.
! want them TO thoroughly investigate
what i tell them" The girls mental
condition is said 10 be all right and
her request to meet ten men to whom
she will reveal her secret will un-
doubtedly be granted.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
canference of silver Forces.

LINCOLN, Neb., Feb l5.-Hon. w. j.
Bryan left to-day for Minneapolis to
be present at the conference OF lead
ing silver advocates of the northwest
The conference will continue three
days. Senator Marion Butler, chair
man Of the populist national central
committee; Hartman, Of Montana, and
many other leading silver advocates
,vill he nresent
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

TuouaH the whooping cough bacillus
has hitherto cluded the grasp of the
bacteriologist, 1t has finally been cap
tured by DR.. Henry Koplik, OF New
York, whose discovery has just been
confirmed by Dr. ozapelewski, Ger
man expert. This microscopic bug has
done US much to worry mothers as any
other bacilli.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
xvm Ahandon Free Coiunre.

CHEYENNE. Wyo., Feb. IA meet
ing of the Wyoming republican central
committee was held here yesterday,
ut which 1t was decided that the party
in Wyoming will abandon the advo-
cacy OF free coinage of silver, and in
this years campaign will stand with
out qualification upon the St Louis
platform.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
NATIONAL LAWMAKERS.
Work Of the Fifty-Fith Congress fro
Day 20 Day In Brief.

Nav 20 nav IN Brett
oxr WILLIAM BOOTH. Of London, founder
of the Salvation army. ofYiciated as chaplain at
The opening Of the senate session on the 10th
The indian appropriation bill was then dis
ousscd nearly the whole day. the reading OF the
bill and ali Of che committee amendments DO
ing adopted Senator Allen fNeb J. while the
debate vas an. made an attack on Speaker
Reed. deolnrine that he prevented the enact
mont Of much rr,eritoriots legislation that was
rant 10 the house BY the senate The considera-
tion Of the bill was not completed as o roll call
disclosed the absence Of quorum and the SON.
ate then adjourned -. Nearly the whole session
Of the house was consumed III flibustering
neainst two bills Of minor Importance. one to
Issue q duplicate check and tho other 70 make
Rockland. Ne, 4 support OF entry. Neither
rot further than the engrossment and third
reading. The trouble arose over the enforce
ment Of tho rule against the discussion OF ir-
relevant subjects The majority report OF tho
committee on tho election case OF Thorp w
Fps, from Virginia. was presented It was
signed by oil the republican members and was
In favor Of seating the contestant Mr.. Thorp
THE senate on the nth passed the Indian mp
preparation bill with IN amendment restoring
the free homestead law, 90 far rs II relates 70
the Indian lands coded 70 tho government Tor
which lnnds settlers have been Obliged 70 pay
the purchase price paid 70 tho inaians Inc
bill carries appropriations aggregating nearly
q. 100000 Bills were also passed granting 70
Kansas the abandoned Fort Hays military
reservation md for adjusting the sales OF otoe
and Missouri reservation ianos IN KANSAS anu
Nebraska Tho senate then ADJOURNED until
the ilth....The house was not In session
IN the senate on the ittn inc amenamens y,
Senator Allen (Ncbl 70 the diplomatic ana
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
RnnIr Ialnnd 10 Refund

CHICAGO, Feb. 17.-Stockholders OF
/ the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Railway company here authorized the
issuance OF 500, 100000 of gold bonds
TO refund the roads present indebted
ness and better the property. The
bonds are to be dated January /, 1895,
and will run 90 years, bearing interest
not exceeding five per cent per annum.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
Perry IIeath's Relative q Suicide.

ST.. LOUIS, Feb. l6.-William IL.
Heath, manager Of the Central Elec-
trio Express company Of this city, was
found dying in Forest park from a
bullet wound in the head. 1t was
evidently case Of suicide. Theyoung
man was taken to the city hospital
where he died. He is relative OF
Perry II. Heath, assistant postmaster
ueneral
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

V'''" a"s ,..,,,a.
were near'y Soo eai'ols r.e n.,1.
ing numper OF wolnen. ,sn.s,.
Perkins annual "aa ,,as u uenas. , sniy
WIN Tue ana'ss a.. ~ ssa...u;.M
the members OF .ne i irs =, ro,o,,
m nv 'o aavsS,isemeuts a. cheap rates and
asserted that man who would insert such IN
advertisement in his paper ought to drop Is
from MS columns OF ses oa. y, 'I nor"r make
% %ocen. living Tc VIGOROUSLY opposed the pos
tal bill now before congress and suggested that
the members Of the association discuss 1t and
make strong pro.es, asa,ns. us sIpocia.on ,v
' az ,he e naners in Kansas TO erect
q monument to the late Gov. John A. Martin.
Among other important questions to which ref
erence was made In the ADDRESS was inc q% %s
lion, zion u u which 10 Strongly opnosed He said
that Il should be III, duty OF the republican
newspapers TO correct the faults Of the repub..
lican party ana the auty Oh inc popui,ss ane
democratic newspapers TO amend ,h e. WRONGS .ns
IN ,ne, ,, Of one pary putting
Nil i,s efforts forth TO correct the errors OF the
opposition party.
A resolution expressing regret at
the death Of ex.Gov. Osborn was offered
by George W. Martin. OF the kansas
City Gazette, and adopted. +. ID. TO.
burn, secretary Of the state board OF
agriculture, was then called on and
made q speech eulogistic OF Kansas
City. He also said that under no CIR
camstances would he be candidate
for governor Of Kansas
Interesting papers were read and
discussed by Charles w. Lands, s. u.
Gebhart Lyman Naugle, K. I. Simons,
w. c. Palmer, j. s. Carpenter, K Ii. Cad'
wallader, F. II. Roberts and others.
After q complimentary lunch served
by the Federation OF Women's cluos'
the editors were driven over the city,
toL;ng In nil of the places of interest,
,-s,'s,. ..,,;ro-ho,,.as ,n.nufactur.
ihciuuiuk Pso"'ns ,.' a..
ing ESTABLISHMENTS anu resiuence uis-
tricts.
At the Midland hotel In Kansas Citys
Mo Tuesdav eveninp the editors were
oi.Loro,a barouat hv tina
BNoh ." .;S =.
commercial ciup, anu receP'ion ~
the club rooms followed, President Ter
kins presiding. Speeches were made
by Charles f. Scott. lola Register; z
II. Lindsay, Kansas City Times; Conner
Davies, Concordia Kansan; +. L. Van.
dergrift, Kansas City Star; George w.
Martin, Kansas City Gazette, and Rob
ert Gillian.
The final business session OF the as
ISOLATION was held ut the commercial
club rooms ut nine o'clock Wednesday
morning and at 4:S0 in the afternoon
many Of the newspaper men left on the
excursion over the Kansas City, Pitts
burg & Gulf for Port Arthur. At the
morning session the following officers
were elected:
President, S. H. Dodge, Beloit Gazette viot
presidents-First congressional district, ~. A.
seek, Q, 'Sc nO. :, ,So pIsasan.oD Observer;
Third disfrict G = Moore. Chcrryvale Repub-
iican; Fourth district w. A Morgan. Cotton.
wood Falls Leader; Fifth district George T
Smith, Maryville News, Sixth district, W; X
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
nInra RIr,h rhnn Ever.

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 1l.-William
Stryker, superintendent OF public in
struction, has called meeting of the
state board of education for March
to prepare the questions for the April
teachers examination. Mr.. Stryker
indicates that the coming examina-
ton will be made the most difficult OF
tho vaar
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

ACCORDING to the director OF the
United States mint the worlds gold
product in 1897 was s240, 000,OO In
this country, which continues to lead.
the amount OF fresh gold mined Is
placed ut SOL, 100000, against s5s, 100, 0oO
In 1900.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
cu..om, Cases Decided.

The general appraisers Of goods passing
through the Custom House have made sew
erai decisions lately which, untilpassed upon
bv the Secretary Of the Treasury, will hold
oood. But while there Is stability IN that
Quarter. no system failing. in strength can
be properly sustained without the aid q
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, q genial tonic
and remedy for malaria. rheumatism, dys
pepsia, constipation and biliousness.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
n,...,. ComnnnIo.tod by Lotter.

CENrRALIA. Kan, Feb. l-George
King, son of A. s. King, died yester-
day morning Of scarlet fever. He 70
coived letter from people in Germany
Last week who were down with the
disease and doctors say through this
means the disease was started. Other
children have been exposed
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
c.urht Aftar Two Ysars.

FoHr ScorT, Kan, Feb. 1l--After
almost two years Of hiding. Pink
Hogan, young man chas ged with
highway robbery and assault with In
tsnt 70 kiIl upon . helpless OLD map
WuS caught here yesterday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

"a MANS handwriting is n perfect
index Of his character to those who
can read between the lines" j. F.
Reynolds, OF San Francisco, the we'll
known expert on chirography asserts
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

KANAs CRY, Kan, Feb. 9.-The an.
hual meeting Of the Kansas Editorial
association convened here last night
II. A. Perkins, state president called
the meeting to order and introduced
Hon. W. r. Smith, who welcomed the
editors on he. II Of the city. Presi'
dent Perkins responded in behalf OF the
editors
When President Perkins called Tues
Day mornings session together there
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

Hanna Ignores n subpoena TO Columbus.
COLUMBUS, o., Feb. 17.-Senator
Hanna, Maj. Dick and II. II. Hollen-
beck have not replied to the subp0-
macs 70 appear before the committee
investigating the alleged attempt to
briba Representative Otis In the re-
cent g. uatorial contest\
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

TorEKA, Kan, Feb. 11.-Gov Leedy
yesterday received IN invitation to at
tend reception at the white house to
be given by President Mckinley. The
governor will not have time to attend.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

TOPEKA. Kan, Feb lk-w. J. Bryan
viii be the guest Of honor at the Kan
sas democratic banquet 10 Be held here
February ~ Mr. BEyzn has % notl'
6sd u, oounltill a fhrzFp
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

A CENSUS taken February shows 555
distilleries in the United States, an in
crease Of 80 for January. The total
capacity of these is SSs. gallons
daily.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

The population of Greater New
York, according to the official estimate
Of the health department, is S,4ss, 800
That Of London, by the census OF 1894,
was 4,349,000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

JANUARY was light month for fires
NIL over the United States. The total
loss was s9,472,00o. In January, 1897,
It was 81, o4o, 700. and in 1896, sii. o4o.-
mn
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

Mothers must be an nwfully. good thing;
children cry for them so much.-Atchison
Globe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
CAPT. HENRY BOOTH DEAD.
One Of the Leading Politicians OF K ansas q
Victim Of Heart Disease.

Victim OF Heart Disease.
LARSED, Kan, Feb. 6.-Capt Henry
Booth, one of the first settlers OF
Pawnee county and one Of the leading
republicans Of Kansas. died here.
Capt Booth was q prominent Grand
Army man and was state commander
in 1900 He represented Pawnee coun-
ty In the state Legislature several
times and was chairman Of the repub'
lican state committee when the repub-
licsns rolled mp the famous loo
plurality In 1883
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
Failed 70 Please,

Tom-That composer made himself very
unpopular.
ai,y putting on such irs."-Up'to-Date.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

A New ENGLAND congressman re-
!, Gently introduced bill in the house
to eliminate the letter j" from the
alphal,et
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
Looking Forward.

sh-And you will always love me! ,,r.
He-Do you think I'm a prophet!-opio
Date.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

When a girl goes on the street to look for
her steady, everybody knows it.-Atchison
Globe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

After man is 30, in thinking Of coasting
he considers the walk back.-Atchison
| Globe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
Then He Quits.

prim-Man is born to rule the world,
Prone-But sometimes he gets marrieo'-
Up-to. Date.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

However sad man may feel, he loses his
loob Of sadness when eating good dinner.
-Atchison Globe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
CURRENT COMMENT.

ALAReE dinner party In Boston a
short time ago was entertained by tele-
phone with speeches In Brooklyn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19

A ton of seal Yields s'poss 10000
TIT q gas
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-02-19
TWO HUNDRED STRONG.
Annual Meeting Of the Kansas Editorial
Association a Success.

subjects OF Interest 20 the Profession Dis
cussed In Practical Manner-move-
mont for q Monument 20 Ex-
Gov. Martin-Ncw Onicers
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-03-25
THE TIME IS At HAND.

Senator Thurston Hslisvss the Uaitsd
States Should Intervene at Onos.
OMAHA, March 22.-"If tho time for
the intervention OF the United States
In the affairs Of Cuba is not. hero now
II never will come," said Senator
Thurston. II wired Senator Allen to
announce that I would speak on the
Cuban question in the senate next
Thursday" The senator says that the
only solution Of the trouble is such in.
Rervention unless tho people OF the
United States are willing to look on
and SEQ the work Of starvation, already
70 far advanced, completed. The re.
concentrates are absolutely without
hope and IL the death lists In any parts
Of the island arc decreasing it IL only
because the material for starvation to
work upon is giving out.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-03-25
CHANDLER is AUTHORITY.
FAY. tn. Rr..,d.n. VIII Soon l..a. .

says the President Will Soon Issue .
Proclamation.
CONCORD. N. H.. March 22.-Senator
William E. Chandler, In an editorial in
the Concord Monitor, says that Presi.
dent Mckinley il about to take action
in the name Of the United States to re.
lieve the famine and sickness in Cuba.
'Eood and medicine and clothing"
he spys, "given by the generous people
Of the United States will be sent with
the approval Of Spain il she consents.
M will be carried by American steam.
srs and soldiers without that approval,
II she does not consent"
"The end Of tho starvation and tor.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-03-25
VERDICT OF $1,000.

Jury Finds the Kingdom Publishing Coin-
pany Guilty Of Llbol.
MINNEAPOLIS, March 1.-THE jury
in the civil libel snit Of tho American
Book company against tho Kingdom
Publishing company to recover $780,.
600 damages for injury alleged to have
been caused by the publication OF q
pamphlet entitled "a Foe TO American
Schools returned verdict awarding
the plaintiff $500 damages. Judge
Lochren instructed the jury to the Of.
feet that it must award certain
amount Of damages as the statements
made by the defendant had not been
proven by tho testimony.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-03-25
pR. klopscA RePoars.
over Two Hundred 'Thousnnd ab.n. Ar
Helplessly Drst .tut1.

Over Two Hundred Theusnnd ab.ns Are
Helplessiy Drst .tut~.
NEW York. March s2.-Dr. Louis
Klopsch. now in Cuba In charge Of tho
American relief work. cables from Ha.
vana under dato of March 81 to Tho
Christian Herald:
1.-THE situation il simply this: Two
hundred and five thousand reconcen.
trados in over 40O accessible towns are
helplessly destitute. Unless wo can
get regularly, without break, 800
tons Of corn meal and 90 tons OF lard or
bacon every week, we cannot effectively
relieve tho suffering. Spasmodio and
unsystcmatic efforts defeat all good in.
tentions. Canned goods are useless
and condensed milk should be substi.
tuted. Fifteen thousand dollars weekly
will feed every starving man. woman
and child in Cuba. Small, irregular
shipments are only tantaiizing."
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-03-25
SEIZED sY. ROWOIes.

Rough Element Said to He Holding Bon.
nstts Road. Leading to White Pass.
WASHINGTON, March 22.-Informa.
tion has reached the war department
that the rowdy element of Alaska have
seized Bennetts road, leading to and
over White Pass, and have placed tho
country In state OF terror. Instruc.
tions were telegraphed to General Mer-
riam, commanding the Department. Of
the Columbia, at Vancouver, Wash, to
order the infantry garrison at Skaguay
to take proper steps for the protection
Of persons and property in tho dis.
turbed region, regardless Of the expense
attending such o movement Of troops.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-03-25
sPAiN's LOSSES M CUBA.


M ..,,,-,,,. 1I.,,c,, "a - s.ve,.v
thnnesna s..i man en1i /. IA nn.,tar ~ sn,n.
Ia so1Si.rs .,,''' vho s ~ h.ys hsen k;,,sd
.vnnn;1sd q, ana otharviss incan, citated
for dntv anrinr i1,, ths nrs.ant wor in
Cnha rhssa firnrss +. xs heen rece;ve,l
r. hi. c;tv recentlv tsom reliable
sonrces and ara said 'stn,S "a ma nenrlv
anthentio "a Il "a i ne,,ihls ia Obtain
,tham r,ithont reooursos "a tho ,recor1s
.kent bv the Snanish oovarnment. From
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-03-25
POWDER, SHOT AND SHELL.

Large Quantities Arriving At Pensacola
for Harbor Defense.
PENSACOLA, Fla, March 2l.-Pow.
der, shot and shell continue to arrive
here in large quantities for the forts
and batteries defending the harbor.
Three Of the eight big mortars for the
now battery on Santa Rosa island have
also arrived and they will be mounted
o. quickly a. possible. There is great
activity at Fort Piokens. The work Of
deepening and widening the new
channel on tho bar 10 progressing
steadily and the largest merchant
steamships now pass through 1t with.
ont difficulty.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-03-25
NEW ORLEANS AND ALeANv.

Brazilian Cruisers Rsohristausd by SEQ.
rotary Long.
WASHINGTON, March 22.-Secrotary
Long has issued an order that tho Anna.
zonas, the cruiser recently purchased
at Newcastle.on.Tyne from tho Brazil.
ian government, hereafter shall bear
the name of<New Orleans. The secre.
tary has also rechristened the cruiser
Abreuall, sister ship Of the Amazonas.
and hereafter sho will be known as the
Albany, in honor Of the capital Of the
Empire state.