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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24
Reconcentradoes are Starving.

The conditions in Havana, resulting
from the blockade, are being gradually
brought out by information obtained
from fishing smacks and other small
vessels captured off the coast. Affairs
at Havana now appear to be worse
than at any time since the Weyler re-
gime. There is little sickness at the
Cuban capital; but there is much star
vation. The reconcentrados are nearly
all dead, or have been expelled from
the city to die in the suburbs. Hun
dreds of reconcentrados from the big
reconcentrados barracks in Havana
were too weak to walk out of town
and fell in the streets and died in the
suburbs, where flocks of vultures,
"Weyler's chickens" as they are now
termed in Havana, have feasted on the
remains In Matanzas this feature of
the situation is equally distressing.
The fishermen say that the Spaniards
threaten to burn Havana or blow the
city up in the event of the authorities
deciding to capitulate TO the American
forces.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24

lips will rejoice TO learn that she Ia
gaining slowly with fair prospect of
recovery from her recent very severe ILL
ness.
Mrs. Mary Carter Lamb, who teaches
In the Rumsey district, has been unable
to attend to her school duties since Fri
day of last week on account of being Ill.
Mrs. A. b. Frye and Mrs. III. M. Irish,
OF Hoxie, were guests of Mrs. Alice Cook
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Kalder dined with
Will Dawley and family, near Hillsdale,
Sunday.
There is to be a social this evening. at
the home of Ernest Bird, the. proceeds of
which will be used for making repairs in
the Hill cemetery.
Byron Turner, of Pittsford, was guest
at Warren Johnson's Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Cook and two little
sons, of Jefferson, were guests at VIII
Cooks yesterday.
Mrs. Orpha Hoxie and daughter.
Bernice, of Hoxle, called on Miss Hattie
Beecher at our school Yesterday.
Mr.. Knapp, of Pittsford, is doing car
penter work for ID. w. Phillips.
Misses Alta and Huldah johnson have
a new organ.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24
To See the Unseen.

An Austrian inventor claims to have
invented an electrical apparatus by the
use Of which a person may sit in a
dark room and look at a scene in an
other part of town, regardless OF cor
ners, intervening buildings or any
other buildings or any other obstruc-
tions. It is claimed that the instru-
ment operates similarly to the tele-
phone. Scientists explain the trans
mission of sound over telephone wires
by the theory of sound waves. The
inventor of the new instrument, which
is called "fernseher," claims that his
appliance transmits light waves just as
sound waves are carried over the wire
by electricity. If the new invention
proves TO be a success it may be pos
sible for q person in the heart of the
United States to see something that is
happening on the opposite side of the
world.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24
CARDENAS and C|ENFUEGOS.
The FortifiCations at Those Cuban
Ports SheIled.
WINSlOW'S DEAD AVENGED.
The Wilmington Did Terrible Execution
Gable Cut, Batteries Silenced and
Part OF the Town of Cienfuegos
Burned-Heavy Spanish Losses.
Naval Battle at Cienfuegos.

The u. S. warships Nashville, Mar
blehead, Montgomery and Window were
sent to Cienfuegos to cut the Spanish
preached the bay, the new fort at the
entrance opened fire. The Window re-
piled and soon the Notifications were
mass of ruins. The Nashville and
Marblehead, meantime, had endeavored
to draw the fire of the masked batter
les. The Spaniards refused to un-
mask, however, and under cover of
cannonading the Nashville and Mar
blehead launched their boats and the
crews pulled into shore where the
cable landed, cut the cable and started
back. Then the masked batteries on
either side of the harbor opened mer-
ciless fire of shrapnel. The boats were
riddled and the occupants thrown
struggling in the water. This was
quickly atoned for. The guns of the
Nashville and the Marblehead rained
shot and shell on the masked batteries.
Every shot went true and earthworlls,
guns and Spaniards were seen flying
in the air, as each shell burst. The
Marblehead lowered boats and picked
up the men struggling in the water.
Six of them were wounded. Two bod
les were also recovered.
The ships then bombarded the city
and created fearful havoc. Capt. May
nard, of the Nashville, barely escaped
a solid shot, but the missile glanced
and inflicted only slight wound.
Eight Americans were wounded in the
engagement, two of whom died. The
Cienfuegos lighthouse was destroyed,
one fort was leveled, the arsenal was
blown up, and the town set on fire.
The Spanish loss was over 400.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24
The End of the Yneir.

The close Of the week-howrgrat
ly 1t comes TO tOiling and weary mil
lions! Even those who scoff at reli-
gion and its institutions, acknowledge
the wise, If not divine, ordination of
the Sabbath day of rest and peace
wise, because it answers one of the
greatest OF human wants, as no other
device could answer It, AS the shad-
ows of evening shall fall tonight, the
mechanic and artisan will lay down
their toll armor, the finger-worn nee
dle-woman will fold up her work-that
brings, alas! too scanty pittance-
and homeward from every busy haunt
will go the host whose hands surround
us with the comforts and luxuries of
life. Aud how quiet will become the
great CITY,. before so full of the music
of diverse yet mingling labor. The
song of the hammer and trowel ceased,
the anthems of wheels die away over
the deserted streets, and solitude and
repose eign masters of the hour. Soil
tude, so welcome to every better sense
Repose, so sweet after the weeks toll.
and to be unbroken for a day-repose,
which brings reflection and medita-
ton, culfering the soul by review of
the experiences through which it has
passed. JOY be with all. in such hours
OF repose. May they ever strengthen
us all to renew the battle of life with
greater earnestness and with higher
aims.-Ex.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24
Dewey's Latest Capture.

Dispatches from Manila, via Hong
Kong, say the Spanish gunboat Callao
steamed into the bay from the southern
islands of the Philippine archipelago.
Her commander, Lieut.. Francisco Pou,
did not know that war had been de-
clared and had heard nothing on his
way mp about the battle of Manila.
He steamed straight for Cavite, expect
ing to find the Spanish fleet anchored
the morning with the Spanish flag fly
ing and signals for the admiral up.
Deweys flagship the Olympia opened
fire. The Spanish commander supposed
the shots were for target practice and
turned to get out of range, but con-
tinued on. The Boston and Raleigh
joined the Olympia, and shots were
throwing spray on the Spaniard's deck,
when her commander began to realize
that it was no joke and pulled down
his flag and hove to with a white flag
on his foremast and the Raleigh
steamed out to intercept him and the
situation was explained to him. Then
he surrendered peacefully and the Cal
lao was brought to an anchorage near
the flagship.
She was an iron gunboat of 20S tons,
equipped with four modern guns and
carrying a crew of 80. The ship was
spick and span for the admirals in
spection on arrival The American
flag was promptly hoisted on the Callao,
and she was added to Admiral Dewey's
| fleet.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24
Army Corps Commanders Assigned.

The war department has assigned
commands as follows: Ma. Gen. Yves.
ley Merritt, U. S. A., department ot
the Pacific; Maj.-Gen. John r. Brooke
u. S. A., the first corps and the depart
ment of the Gulf; Maj. Gen. VIM. M
Graham, u. S. volunteers, the second
corps with headquarters at Falls
Church, Va; Maj.-Gen. Jas. f. Wade
u. S. volunteers, the third corps, re.
porting to MAJ. j.-Gen. Brooke, Chicka
mauga; Maj.-Gen. John j. Coppinger
u. S. volunteers, the fourth corps, Mo.
bile, Ala; Maj.-Gen. w. r. Shafter
U. S. volunteers, the fifth corps, Tampa
Fla; Maj. Gen. Elwell S. Otis, u. s.
volunteers, TO report TO Maj. Gen. Mer,
ritt, U. S. A., for duty with troops in
the department of the Pacific; Maj.
Gen. James III. Wilson, u. s. volunteers
the sixth corps, Chiekamauga, report
ing to Gen. Brooke; Maj Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee, u. $. volunteers, the seventh corps
Tampa, Fla; Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler
U. S. volunteers, the cavalry division
Tampa, Fla.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Following are the real estate transfers
Wheatland. $500.
&C. Garyey to s. Garvey, so acres. Wood
bridge, s., 500
1old, 800.
3. A. Mead 10 j. o. Cellars, lot. Waldron, $3.50.
u. j. French TO g. II. French, und a 100
acres, $50.
=. II. B. Bailey to j. B. Berry, lot, Reading,
81.
n. jackson to +. Jackson, 81 acres, Cambria,
5000.
Il. f. Bailey to VI. Miller. IA acres, Jefferson,
j: Toner to l.. J. Reynolds, 80 acres, Adams,
ID; s. Falley to X. l.. Detts ct al lot, city.
Thompson Savings Rank to ID. Skuse. 12O
acres, Plttsford, 81, ,o37 10.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24
SAND LAX E,

May 21.-Mr. and Mrs. James Moore,
OF Adams, spent Wednesday with Clar-
ence Nance.
Mrs. Sarah Chase, who has been on the
sick ltsf, is better. Her sister, Lena, is
staying with her,
Mrs. Frank Hanning has a new steel
range purchased of the travelling COM
pany.
Mira. Comstock, of Jonesville, spent
Tuesday with Mrs. Julia Schick.
Miss Nellie Schick is attendidg house
hold for Mrs. Della Thomas who Is on
the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Carlyle, of Bankers,
took supper at ID, M. Older's Monday
night.
Clarence Nance and family will spend
portion of Saturday and Sunday with
relatives in Adams,
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24
PIsOBATE COURT.
Estates acted upon since our last

Estates acted upon since our last report:
Frederick Wolf, Sr.. decd; final account
allowed, estate assigned and executor dis
charged.
Robert +. Fogg ct al. minors; Annie Fogg
appointed guardian.
Althea l.. Whitmore. decd; oath before sale
of real estate filed.
Fernando o. Horton, decd; letters OF admin
istration Issued TO Minerva A. Trim.
Arthur B. Eddy ct al, minors; account filed.
Jane Is. Underwood, decd hearing TO ap-
point administrator, etc June 10Th.
Michael j. Hickey, incompetent; guardian
discharged.
Anne ii. Sibbsld. minor; account filed.
Leroy. K. Phelps, minor; guardian dis
charged.
Thomas s Stone. decd: hearing to appoint
administrators, etc, JuOe 10th.
Edwin X. Crawford, decd; hearing petition
Tor setting of dover. etc, continued to-
June 9th.
William p. Spencer, decd: George w.
Ackles appointed administrator and Eugene
Adams and Henry ProDertapprasersa and com
missioners.
Lorinda Black, decd; order determining
lawful heirs, etc, issued.
John Asbworth. decd; inventory died.
Alta L. Rothfuss, decd; hearing to prove
will, etc., June 2 tn.
Charles IL. Anderson, minor; guardian dis
charged,
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24
SAMPSON SHELLS SAN JUAN.
Fortifcations Reduced blythe Amer
lean Warships.
THE SPANISH FLEET ARRIVES
Reported From Fort de France, Island OF
Martinique, 400 Miles Southeast of
Porto Rico, Where They stopped for
Coal.

Port Au Prince, Haiti: The American
fleet, under Rear Admiral Sampson, be-
gan the compartment of San Juan de
Porto Rico at daylight with nine war
ships. The battleship Iowa fred the
first shot which took effect. Then the
battleship Indiana opened fire; in few
minutes MORO fort was reduced to a
heap of ruins The fort made little
effort to respond and was silenced al
most Immediately.
The Iowa, Indiana, New York, Ter
ror, Amphritrite and Detroit had
steamed in before the Spanish forts
and opened fire. Twenty or thirty guns
replied. The fleets first round was
aimed too low and did little damage
In the second, however SIMPSONS ships
got the proper elevation for their guns
This round silenced Moro fort and
fred the town. The Spaniards in the
Notifications were driven from their
guns repeatedly before the works were
finally reduced. The fire from the De-
troit was excellent at all times and
though she went closer to the forts
than the other ships, not shot hit
her. During the bombardment the
torpedo boat Porter, which had been
on a scouting trip after the Spanish
Cape Verde fleet, arrived and daringly
steamed in close to the forts and poured
in terrible fire.
Admiral Sampson then directed
the attention of the ships to the
land batteries. Soon the postoffice and
governors palace were demolished and
the guns in the forts dismounted, and
fire from the small guns made it so hot
that the Spaniards were forced to run
or keep under cover. Gov Gen. Macris
and his daughter Paulina refused to
desert the city until the ruin was al
most complete.
The forts fired hundreds of shots but
only hit the New York once. That
killed Seaman Frank WidemarlI, broke
the leg of Samuel Feltman and slightly
injured three other seamen. The bat
tleship Iowa was hit once and Marine
M. G.. Merllle, Seamen r. c. Hill and
John Mitchell were slightly wounded.
These were the only casualties on the
ships of the American feet.
The bombardment reduced the forti-
| fications in three hours. Reports say
| that the bombardment created fearful
havoc in the city. Many Spaniards
were killed and wounded.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24
WEST JEFFERSON

MAY 19.-Mrs. John Raymond is con
valescing.
Harry Miller, OF Detroit, and Miss
Bessie Gardner, OF Hillsdale, were pleas
ant callers at the home of A. l.. Davis
last Thursday.
Mrs. A. Il. Davis and daughters, Julia
and Sabriah, visited Mrs. Ed Watkins, at
Cambria. last Friday.
Miss Cynthia Cox visited her sister.
Mrs Flora Snyder, near Pittsford, Satur-
day.
Miss Julia Davis went to Hillsdale
Monday where she will visit couple of
weeks with the family OF John Carey.
Perry Iarmalee and wife, of Elkhart,
Ind. are visiting frleuds in this vlciuity.
Frank Thomas has purchased the
house and lot recently owned by Ed
Davis.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24
OSSEO.

MAY 2l.-Next Monday William
Keefer and his mother go north to Lam
sing, st. Louis and other towns to visit
Mrs. KS children and other friends.
The aid society meeting at George
Blakeman's was success, jud ging from
the bountiful supper thai was sent to
your correspondent.
A week from next Wednesday the +.
b. aid society will meet with Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Payne, east OF Osseo. All are
invited to attend.
Miss Alice Darrow, of Hillsdale, was
in town Thursday looking after her
store business
Mrs. Fred Reamer Is still quite sick.
Will Bentley, of Toledo, Is visiting
friends here and In Rollin,
Coffee and tea goes up, eggs and butter
down; incidents of the war, no doubt
There are fine improvements being
made on the old Huff farm, west of
Osseo. Two miles of wire fence are
being built, the barn made new and
other decided improvements.
Monday last Marion Mosher and
family we're called to attend the funeral
of his uncle, Hon. Charles Mosher, of
Mosherville, who died suddenly of heart
failure.
The M. E. aid society will meet next
| wednesday afternoon. The place will
| be announced tomorrow, All are in
vited to attend.
The w. 9. II. u. will meet next Friday
afternoon in the church.
MAY 23.-Mrs. John Ingham and Mrs.
Lowell Locklin, of North Adams, were
guests of Mrs. q. b. Button last Monday
Miss Edna Porter, Of Hillsdale. Sun
dayed with her parents, Mr.. ald Ms.
George e. Porter, west of town.
Mr.. and Mrs Dell Jones, Of Hunting
ton, Ind, are visiting his mother, Mrs
VIM. Jones, and friends.
Milt Oothoudt and wife are home
again after trip to Indiana.
Della O'Neil Sundayed at her home
here.
Mrs Cora Blount. of Pittsford, Visited
here Saturday.
Rev. Reed preached memorial SER
mon in Hudson yesterday. Rev. Web
ster, from Hillsdale, supplied his pulpit
here.
An Armenian, from Smyrna, preached
In the M. +. church Sunday morning; hc
will give lecture next Friday evening
In the NJ. L. church under the auspices
of the Epworth league. The League
will serve Ice cream and cake in the
church basement Tuesday evaning; price
10 cents. ALI are invited.
George Darrow is improving from his
recent Illness.
Mrs. Louise Thompson who has been
having serious tims with la grippe, Is
better.
Rev. Maveety, presiding elder from
Jackson, will preach here next Sunday
evening and hold a conference Monday
morning.
The M. E. church was nicely cleaned
last week.
This week the f. b. Church will be
thoroughly cleaned, so put on your new
dress and come out TO church and enjoy
n
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24
Naive Announcement of Undertakers.

London has an Undertakers' Review,
which takes quite a professional point
OF view of the situation. II declares
1897 to have been bad year. Business
has gone "on the even tenor of its dis
appointing way" There was "but oc-
casional demand for most of us, and
that demand chiefly Of an unremuner-
ative order"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24
Teachers Institute.

Commencing July 18th, there will be
a four weeks state teachers institute
conducted In this city, for the teachers
of Hillsdale county. Principal Gler OF
this city, will be the conductor, assisted
by Commissioner w. III. French and
Prof. Carl Pray. Miss Harris, formerly
of the Ypsilanti Normal School, now of
Boston. Is expected. to have ella asses In
primary work.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24
Form of snowfialxos.

Snowfakes, when viewed under a
microscope, are found to form regular
figures. the most common shape being
a star OF six arms or points, each
forming an angle of GO degrees.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24

Washington authorities claim to
have information that Blanco is greatly
handicapped by shortage of ammuni-
tion for his heavy batteries about Ha-
vana, and it is believed that the chief
aim of the Spanish squadron under Ad-
miral Cervera is TO land supplies at
Cienfuegos or some other port connect
ing with Havana by rail.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24
EAST ADAMB.

MAY COW. A. Wells and family. of
Hoxie, spent Sunday evening at Mrs.
Hopkins.
Tennie Galloway and mother drove to
Reading Friday
Mrs. Whitney, of Osseo, visited at Cur
tis Rich's Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs, Kearns visited at Fred
Bakers Friday.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24
SOUTH ADAMS.

MAY 20.--Ernest Suifin, of Hillsdsle,
visited his uncle, Bert Kalder, last Satur-
day aud Sunday.
The many friends of Mrs. ID. w. Phil
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24
ELY BROTHERS,
So Warren ST., New York Cir

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Ely's Cream Balm has completely
cured me of catarrh when everything
else failed. Many acquaintances have
used IL with excellent results.-Alfred w
Stevens, Caldwell, Ohio.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24
IL VIII Surprise You.

In order to prove the great merit OF
Ely's Cream Balm the most effective
cure for catarrh and cold in head. your
druggist will supply a generous 10 cent
trial size or we will mail for 10 cents.
Full size 30 cents.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24

For that tired feeling you must enrich
and purify your blood. Hoods Sarsap-
arilla is the medicine you need.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1898-05-24

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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-17
ARE MOVING RAPIDLY.

municipal Socialism" Making Wonderful
Prog-ess in British Cities.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-United States
Consul Boyle at Liverpool has COM
municated to the state department some
very interesting information respecting
the great change that has taken place in
England in the matter of street rail
ways. He says that, from being one of
the most backward in providing such
accommodation. the cities of Great Brit
ain are now moving on an enormous
scale towards their construction. He de-
scribes this movement as one feature of
the remarkable municipal socialism
which is taking possession of British
cities. verifying the comment Of Lord
Rosebery that the London common
council was conducting the greatest ex
pertinent in practical socialism the
world has ever seen. Not content with
municipal ownership of electric street
railways. gaslights, water supply and
telephones, in several cities the mu-
nicipal corporations build dwellings for
workingmen. run hotels and erect and
operate magnificent baths. In Liver
pool the council has gone SO far as to
charge part of what should be the rent
from municipal houses occupied by
working men as homes. against the taxes
Of the community.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-17
PROMISES TO BE GRAVE.

United states and Mexico May BE With.
out an Extradition Treaty.
WASHINGTON. Dec. l6.-Cnless the
unexpected happens the United States
and Mexico will be without an extradi-
ton treaty on the 18th of next month.
The situation promises to be II of
gravity and the Mexican border is likely
to be a paradise for fugitives from JUS
tice and criminals of every description
until a new treaty car be agreed upon.
Mexico denounced the existing treaty
because our government refused to de-
liver up on e%xtradition proceedings GER
tain Mexicans who had escaped across
the line and were accused by their own
government of various offenses of a
criminal character, but who, it is as
serted. were really wanted for political
reasons. Mr.. Clayton. the United States
minister to Mexico, is endeavoring to
make IA new treaty, but with the serious
differences in principle between the two
governments his task will be difficult.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-17
EXPORTS AND IMPORTS.

Balance Of Trade Continues Largely In
Our Favor.
WASHINGTON, Dec. IS. The monthly
statement of the imports and exports OF
the United States shows that during
November, 1898, the imports of mer.
channise amounted to 81, 100, $50, about
$34S, 900 less than November, 1897. The
imports free of duty aggregated over
$o2, OOO, 900. The exports of domestic
merchandise during last month aggre.
gated 1921, 4S3, 467, an increase over No.
vember, 1897. of about $13, zoo, 900. Fol-
the II months ended with November,
1893, the exports of the United States
amounted to $1.117, 681. 100, exceeding
the imports by 1881, s37 ,046, an increase
owe the same period in 1897, of $l43,.
O26, 115. The imports Of gold during
November amounted to q, 1925, 2O1, and
the exports 1913, 487. The silver i'm.
ports amounted to e ,268, 635, and the
exports n ,O23. O1y.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-17
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

The Dubuque (Ia.> Water company
has given a trust deed for $500, 900 to Sc.
cure bonds issued for raising funds tc
improve its plant.
The Illinois State Grange has adopted
resolutions advocating the state furnish.
ing free text books to public schools, the
books to be made by convict labor.
The Wabash has given formal Motif.
cation to the Western Passenger associ.
alton Of its intention to withdraw from
that organization on the 18th of mex
month.