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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-30
: TR00PsHIP PANTHER SAFE.
;. Hampton Roads With TOO Ma
rimes on Board.

Key West. Fla. April 29.-The chief in
cident of the day was the arrival of the
troop ship Panther, with nearly 700 marines
on board. She comes from Hampton
Roads in convoy of the Montgomery. Lieu
tenant Colonel Huntingdon is in command
of thGmarines. He said the only event of
the trip was an eighteen-hour storm. The
men stood it we'll.
The Fern arrived from Tampa with am
munition for the fleet and the Annapolis
returned after d. brief absence. Where she
has been is' not' known, except to the au-
thorities and those aboard. The Amphitrite
is still coaling here.
A statement is made by Lieutenant Nc
Kinley, in charge of the harbor defenses,
that Key West will be practically closed
to vessels between the hours of p. m.
and a. m.. beginning tomorrow night.
The orders from the department say:
Regulations will be adopted governing
the entry and departure of friendly vessels
during the continuance of the war;"
A load of anxiety was lifted from the naval
men here by the arrival late this after
noon of the little Spanish schooner Three
Sisters, with Paymaster George F. Simp-
son and three sailors of the Terror aboard.
The vessel had, almost been given up for
lost. The schooner loaded with sugar,
while bound from Havana for Cardenas,
was captured off the latter place Sunday
afternoon by hettorpedo boat Foote, with
the Terror and Machias near by. Pay
master Simpson and his companions were
put aboard as Il prize crew and started for
Key West that night. She made direct for
this port. When only a few hours out she
was becalmed, and. when the winds did
come. they were contrary and blew the
little schooner far out Of her course. She
next encountered gales and had to heave to
for twenty-four hours. During squall,
Paymaster Simpson lost his charts over
board and had to make new ones from
memory. He was very weary naval OFF,
Ger when he stepped ashore from the Asso-
ciated Press launch, which brought him
in from the schooner, and the greeting of
his friends was in the nature of an ovation.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-30

Is the great teacher. The
true test of medicines merit is in
the taking and result thereof.
Thousands of women are to-day
telling to others the story of their
cures by Hoods sarsaparilla. If
you are "half SICK" ailing. weak,
weary, nervous, or suffering from
impure blood, such hearty endorse
ment should lead you into similar
satisfactory experience. As Mrs.
Travis was led to take Hoods Sar-
saparilla by another woman's testi-
:. monial, so let the frank statement
below convince you of the merit
oe Hoods Sarsaparilla, and lead
you to take it and rejoice in re-
stored health.
&c. 1. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
"Gentlemen:-It was by reading a LADY,
testimonial that my wife was induced to
take Hoods Sarsaparilla, and now she
wants me to write you her experience.
Twelve years ago she became afflicted
with milk leg Our family physician did
her but little benefit, and finally stated
he could do no lasting good and advised
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-30
AN UNF0UNDED SENSATION.
Fake Sent Out From Key West Tells
of n Case of Treason on Board
the Puritan.

of n Case of Treason on Board
the Puritan.
Key West, Fla, April 2s-There is alb
solutely no foundation for the sensational
reports cabled from here to the effect that
a case of treason has been discovered on
board the United States monitor Puritan.
The rumors arose from the strange actions
Of fireman, with a Spanish sounding
name, now under restraint on the warship
because of his eccentricities. The officers
of the Puritan declare there is no thought
of trying the man by court-martial, and
that all the talk about treason is absurd.
1t appears that a few days ago the man
in question was seen in one of the moni-
tors turrets, and the man who saw him
reported that he had his hand on the lock
of the magazine, whereupon the first man
was placed under restraint. The crew of
the monitor became excited and declared
there was Spanish spy on board.
Through this the extravagant stories were
concocted.
The officers of the Puritan believe the
man, who is a fireman, is a Cuban, and
they assert positively that he has never
given evidence of any sort of sympathy
with Spain, but they add, on the contrary,
when the Puritan was off Matanzas. the
man was frequently heard to say he would
like to get ashore and join the insurgents.
The action of the officers of the monitor
in placing the man under restraint was
guided solely by the danger of allowing
an unevenly balanced man to be at large.
The story as cabled out from here was
as follows:
ut is asserted in an authoritative quar-
ter that Spaniard whose name is Carlos
Yglasase was discovered tampering
with the largest magazine on the monitor
Puritan last Sunday afternoon.
1.-THE Spaniard was engaged in drilling
holes in the buikhead of the twelve-inch
magazine when discovered. He was i'm
mediately placed under arrest. He has
been six years in this navy, and rates as
a storekeeper. He was several years on
the Minneapolis, and the time of his pres
ent enlistment would have expired in a
the brig of the Puritan.
"A court of inquiry has found him guilty
and recommends cOurt-martial
"a thorough examination of the man
and his suspicious actions during the last
few weeks, when recalled by his detec-
ton, have convinced Captain Harrington.
commander of the Puritan. that the man
harbored an insane notion that, as his
country demanded 1t, he was willing to
make himself q sacrifice and destroy the
monitor by igniting the contents of the
largest magazine on board.
when searched the man was found to
have about his person cotton waste satur-
ated with turpentine. This it is believed,
was to have been used as fuse.
'Papers in the case are in the hands OF
Rear Admiral Sampson.
"Great excitement is said to exist among
the men on various ships in consequence
of the discovery"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-30
WHY ALL THIS ACTIVITY?
That France May he COurting
Trouble.

| Paris, April 29.-The Aurore announces
| to-day that extraordinary activity prevails
! in naval and military circles throughout
on the fact that work at the arsenal con-
tinues until a late hour every night and
the workmen are employed all day SUM-
days. Large orders for war materials Of
| all sorts have been placed, and all the coast
batteries have been supplied with provi-
sions and munitions sufficient for several
months.
1t is also announced that fresh batteries
have been erected at Ushant that all the
French warships recently mobilized are
kept in fighting trim and ready for sea at
a moments notice, and that the reserves
have been notified to expect a call for
active service.
Washington, April 29.-(Special9 Con-
| siderable significance is attached to the
report that France is preparing her feet
for active service and called on the re-
serves to hold themselves in readiness. As
France has declared her neutrality, 1t Is
thought these preparations have no sinis-
| ter meaning toward the United States. The
impression prevails that some of the Eu-
ropean powers are expecting the war be-
| tween this country and Spain to assume
| wider scope than has thus far appeared
| likely and that others may become In
| volved in the general smashup. It Is
known that England is trying to effect a
| triple alliance with the United States and
| Germany. which is said to account for
Germany holding aloof from the formal
declaration of neutrality. How far nego-
tiations to this end have advanced is not
known, nor can 1t be stated what the
sentiments of the United States and Ger
many are, but it is surmised that France
haS IN nf
and is preparing to meet Developments.
! Diplomats are prepared for startling news
Il the war with Spain outgrows the pro-
portions to which general speculation has
confined 1t. namely, the easy defeat OF the
peninsular power.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-30
A BoMBARDMENT CANARD.
Key West Excited by a Report That
the Town of Cardenas Had
Been BOmbnrded.


Key West, Fla. April 2s.-To-day was
one of wild rumor and little action. First
came the story of the bombardment of
Cardenas by the ships of the fleet station
ed there. The rumors suddenly developed
from nowhere and thrived Justify, acquir-
ing an elaborate finish of detail and orna-
mentation. Then the monitor Puritan
steamed into port and Captain Harrington,
the commanding officer of the Cardenas
fleet, gave the story its quietus by a
firm declaration that there had been no
bombardment of the Cardenas batteries. in
cidentally adding that there were no bat
teries there, and only one or two insig-
nitcant gunboats, which had given no sign
of offense.
Here is the story as it was telegraphed
to scores Of papers:
Reports received here from the blockad-
ing feet this morning were to the effect
that the bombardment at Matanzas on
Wednesday was followed up yesterday by
a bombardment at Cardenas, east of Ma
tanzas on the north coast of Cuba. AT
that station were the monitor Terror and
the gunboat Machias, and shot from the
shore batteries provoked them to fire back.
For two hours. the reports say, Cardenas
withstood the bombardment. Then the an
cient guns, which did no damage to the
ships, suddenly grew silent"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-30

much discouraged, for the af1iction had
now troubled her for years, and she was
worse than ever. She endured untold pain,
and suffered the breaking ont of three rum
ming sores. 1 thought from the looks of the
leg the only relief would come from cut
ting it off
"She decided to take Hoods Sarsaparilla
again. thinking it might prevent the case
from becoming worse. Her treatment re-
suited in healing two of the sores. while
a third continued to require attention. She
clung steadfastly to Hoods Sarsaparilla
used Hoods Pills, gave special attention to
cleansing the eruptions, and applied Hood 8
Olive Ointment. For a time the discharge
OF matter was more profuse than former
ly. She continued the treatment uninter-
ruptedly and now the limb is to all ap-
pearances as healthy as ever
"Our experience proves that when Hood 8
Sarsaparilla is taken faithfully and per-
sistently it will do it's work thoroughly and
effect perfect cure. We have waited
some time before writing this voluntary
testimonial, to see if the cure was perma-
nent, and we are glad to write that in all
fairness it now seems to be our duty to
state that Hoods Sarsaparilla did its work
perfectly and we'll" N B. Travis, 1863
Troup ave-, Kansas City, Kas.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-30
A SOURCE OF NEWS SHUT OFF.
Secretary AlEer Issues = Sweeping
Order Enjoining the Strict

Washington, April 29.-The war depart
ment is very seriously concerned over the
publication in some Of the morning papers
of it's intention to select General Shafter to
command the first detachment Of troops
to be sent to Cuba. To prevent any fur
ther disclosure of the plans Of the cam
paign, Secretary Alger this morning issued
a most sweeping order directed to all bu-
reau chiefs Of the war department and all
officers on special duty. from the highest
tc the lowest. instructing them. under no
circumstances to give any information to
the press on any subject connected with
the war. While this seems to work hard
shipupon the newspapers that feel impelled
in its campaign, 1t is said to be necessary
to meet the present conditions. The same
state of affairs exists in the navy depart
ment.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-30

ways while peace reigned in the islands.
crowds of pedestrians and equestrians and
n swarm of Snowy equipages reveled dur
ing the warm summer evenings. There is
something modern about the streets. They
are perfectly straight macadamized and
provided with ample granite walks. OF
these the Escolta and the Rosario are the
best. In both there are excellent shops.
kept mostly by Chinese merchants, most
of whom come from Annoy. Either one of
these thoroughfares is typical of the en-
tire town. Tile-covered houses line each
side. They are built with projecting upper
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-30
Women to Women

the use of poultices to ease the pain as
best we could. For few years her trouble
was confined to the limbs swelling during
the day. In recent years. however, lumRs
or punches formed and red spots appeared.
while living at Trinidad. Col. my wife
decided to take Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1 am
pleased to say it gave her relief at once.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-30
A Pertinent British query.

London. April 29.-Colonel Sir Charles
Edward Howard Vincent. member of par
lament for Central Sheffield, Conservative
and Industrial, will ask the government in
parliament next week what course it is
proposed to adopt to guard against an ex-
cessive rise in the price of wheat in the
event of England becoming involved in war
with naval power aiming to cut off for
eign breadstuffs from Great Britain"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-30
A SPY BOAT CAPTURED.
Small SlOOp Taken In While She Was
Cruising About the Ameri-
can SuuadrOn,


Key West, Fla, April ga small Span
ish sloop, the Engracia, captured by the
United States gunboat Newport. Captain
5. F. Tilley. of Cabanas, yesterday, was
brought in here this morning. She was
in charge of prize crew consisting of a
couple Of bluejackets.
! Only one blank shot was all that was
necessary to bring the Engracia to. She
had on board crew Of seven men and a
cargo Of fish. The men on board the prize
had been in the Spanish navy. and served
asa sort of naval reserve.
The officers Of the Newport say the cap
ture is an important one. in view Of the
fact that the little vessel was attempting
to carry into Havana news Of the move
ments of the United States fleet. The
crew of the Newport are anxious to have
it kn0wn that they will share in the prize
money of the Catalina, il the prizes arc
not returned. They say the Newport was
in sight when the Detroit made the capture
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-30
Mont.errat's Captain Decorated.

Madrid, April 29.-The captain of the
Spanish steamer Montserrat. the vessel
which was bound for Havana with a val
uable cargo, and which succeeded in max
ing the port of Cienfuegos. has been deco
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-30

of the Spanish steamer. The Engracia, it
is claimed. is the fifth prize the Newport Is
interested in.
Washington. April 29.-(special) 1t is
said here that the captured fishing
schooner Engracia, towed into Key West
port by the Newport this morning, is a
Spanish spy boat equipped for. fishing. but
in reality intended to spy out the loca-
tion and strength of the American squad
ron. The crew will be treated as prisoners
of war.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-30

of Key West. and Commander Wynne, of
the navy (retired.
No news has been received to-day from
the fleet.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-30

rated with the Red Cross and has been
granted special pension.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-03
The Dutch
Snake Jewel,

The Dutch srnke" may possibly be-
come the fashion Of the hour and an
persede the golden hearts. enamel aha - y
rocks, lucky beans and other devices
which at present dangIe from the bar,
gle. the neck and the watch chain. Dur
ing her recent stay In Paris the youne
queen OF Holland is declared 10 have
worn long golden chain OF medium
thickness. which would perhaps have
escaped attention but for the exaulsife'
ornament with which IL was adorned.
rms consisted OF glitterinx snake
some eight inches in length, which was
coiied round the chain. The head was
FORMED OF one magnificent diamond Of
extraordinary brilliancy, while the i7ex~
ible body consisted OF mass OF bril-
hants. rubies and other precious stones
SO tnickiy fncrusted that not a trace OF
the gold setting was visible, the various
colors OF the Jewels forming a realistic
imitation OF the scales.
IL rs said that often as Queen Wilhe1-
nina varied her toilets during the
course or the day she was never seen
without this chain. and innumerable are
the explanations. and even romances.
which have been invented to account for
fact which may easily be ascribed To
the beauty and value OF the ornament
itself
III Is quite certain that the Queen RE-
gent Emma and her daughter were oh
livious OF the immense sensation the
Dutch snake" caused everywhere and
the endless discussions which arose with
regard 10 ITS probable value. This was
stated TO be enormous. and many lead
ing jewelers., when questioned by would
be imitators. have named prices within
the reach only of ultra miIionaires. All
the same, less costly copies are begin
ming TO appear In some or the shops In
the Rue de ia Paix and promise to be
very popular. save TO those who. having
seen the original cannot be content with
anything less perfect.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-03

cachemire fell open al the side. showinr
the underdrapery OF plated chiffon
held I'm neat rows by two deep bands of
narrow white satin ribbons. A yoke was
outlined on the chiffon OF the waist
with these ribbons. which were tied In
neat bows In front.
Scarcely any OF the country places
where one may be asked or the summer
resorts are without golf links, and ON
these one sees an elaborateness OF dress
Ing that would astonish the simple
Scotch originators OF the national game.
the pioneers staple golfing costumes be-
Ing the plaids and tartans of their ma
tive highlands. The gown which custom
demands for women is short skirted a
Very pretty model being OF dark blue
cloth simply trimmed with black braid
on the skirt and shoulders. A deep
apron drapery is outlined with braid
upon the skirt. and the round. short
Jacket is bordered with double rows OF
the braid and trimmed with smoked
pearl buttons. The sailor hat is wound
with plaid silk. and the blouse beneath
the jacket IL also OF plaid silk.
A sumptuous tennis costume is OF
cool, light silk. with blouse and short
skirt. on which are nppliqued balls and
crossed tennis rackets. The cross over
bodice has three narrow ruffies. lace
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-03

1nfnitesimal are some of the newest
summer wraps If considered in the light
OF wraps. many being merely yokes and
epaulets with long ends. One such has
yoke of bronze and spangled glace
silk, with plisses Of killed chiffon, and
across the front a large black ribbon
bow and ends edged with chiffon ruch-
ing. Hut another elegant mantle OF,
black velvet lined with white satin ID
cut to come below the waist behind and
gradually ascend to form full sleeves.
Ihe ends are cut long i'm front and
passed under chiffon waist belt.
some lovely pointed and jeweIed
guipure pointed lace trims these stole
fronts and across the shoulders. in ad.
dition to the draped tulle and rosettes
which separate the shoulder piece from
the loose sleeves. Braided and strap
ped cloth capes and those made OF the
same material as the costume; but lin
ed and trimmed with glace silk and
lace. are very acceptable capes for ey-
eryday and smart wear.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-03

ed upon an unined collar band or lace
or Jeweled material Pearls are much
Worn. and happy ia the woman who can
poast dog collar OF the same
The summer season OF 1893 has been
remarkable for the wide latitude ac-
corded the followers OF Dame Fashion
In the choice of millinery. Fashions are
as various as the patrons of the shops
upon the Rue de la Paix. which IA an
excellent thing for the shoppers. as 1t
AFFORDS them a chance 10 crown their
pretty heads with becoming chapeaux.
A creation In shop window caught my
eye the other day and suggested itself
as patriotic combination OF colors for
sonrc American girl. The Frenchmen
are beginning TO be a little frightened
about their anti-Amerlcan demonstra-
tions and are not above pocketing pride
and turning out Yankee wares OF the
most pronounced type to win back the
alienated dollars. This hat was a tooue
OF blue straw, mingled with white vel
vet and having crimson wings at the
side. Mushroom hats are much in evil
dence. They are mostly garnished with
lace and wings and many colored roses
Hats OF colored net. with Prince OF
wales ostrich tips and a full bouilionne
at the edge OF the brim, are very de-
sirable both on the score of beauty and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-03

hatrto be worn with II is rough straw
sailor trimmed with large bow OF
white silk ribbon and a loose spray OF
heliotrope.
Athletic games have made popular the
sensible wide trimmed hats seen SO much
this summer Often the hats are OF
gathered lawn. linen or gingham 10
match the gowns with which they are
to be worn and made picturesque with
broad ties gathered in a pretty bow
under dimpled chins. The new golf
sunbonpets OF lace and soft washing
material have also. owing 10 the charm
which they add TO a pretty face. been
received with general favor. Lined
with delicate shade OF pink. they are
especially kindly 10 saliow compilations
No woman over 25 years of age. how
ever. should wear a sunbonnet. as il
tends 10 increase her apparent age
rather than TO detract from IT,
Almost every really chic woman dis
plays boa among this seasons access
sories to herswardrobe. A boa adds the
finishing touch OF elegance to a severely
simple toilet and protects a delicate
throat on chilly evenings These boas
are either OF ostrich feathers or OF l,sse
frilled and bordered with narrow rib-
bon. The boa reaches to the waist and
hangs open at the throat. A novel boa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-03

the playhouse a bark covered board was
run to be used as a shelf for flowers.
Rough branches of trees to fill In the
openings at the caves and the lower
part OF the rustic house added greatly
TO Its beauty. AT the end left open for
the door two poles stretched half way
below the railing to the ground. Out
side the door were sunk two short, stout
posts, upon which a butter firkin.
painted green, was filed with flowers
and trailing vines. Honeysuckles were
planted outside the structure and
climbed up to the roof, forming a cool
and spicy screen. Inside the summer
house were hung baskets of flowers. The
center OF the floor was occupied by a
large table filled with drawers, in which
the children kept their treasures.
Outside on the lawn beside the sum-
mer playhouse were rustic seats, where
the children sometimes preferred to sit
under the trees. Across one end of the
summer house were hooks for the plain.
Did fashioned Mexican grass hammock
which each child dropped into the hooks
when he wanted TO swing. The children
lived almost. entirely in the summer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-03
HINTS FOR THE HOME.

Rub ink stains on a white damask ta-
blecloth with a solution OF oxalic acid
In the proportion of a teaspoonful OF the
acid to breakfast cup full OF hot water.
Should reddish mark be apparent on
the fabric after the stain itself has been
removed apply a very weak solution OF
chloride of lime.
To clean the ivory backed brushes
make thin paste of sal volatile, pre-
pared chalk and olive oil. Rub this on
the ivory with a soft rag and finally
put some Of the paste on to remain for
several hours. This can eventually be
brushed off.
Verdigris should never have been al
lowed to gather upon metal articles. It
may be removed by rubbing 1t with
liquid ammonia.
A good test for the heat OF an oven
is piece of white paper. IL, when plac-
ed in the oven, ii blackens the oven 10
too hot. II II merely turns light brown.
the heat is correct for pastry. The tenn