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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-06-16
FOUNDED ON WATER TANK.
Improvements in New York City
Bring to Light q Queer Object and
Recalls Interesting History.

For the first time in more than one
generation Aaron Burr's old tank in
Center street, New York, is on public
view. The east wall of the intersection
of Center and Reade streets, in which
it has been housed since the aqueduct
was built, has been taken down to let
the new Elm street through, and the
big tank, on its stone foundation, is in
full sight.
The tank was built hundred years
ago by the sham water company, whose
charter Aaron Burr engineered through
the legislature of 1893. Masquerading
as proposition to introduce good
drinking water into New York, at that
time its greatest need, it was really a
scheme to establish bank in the city.
There were only two in the city, and
there was strong political prejudice
against chartering more. The trick
was successful.
The bank of the Manhattan company
grew great and powerful, and to keep
up the pretense Of being a water COM.
pany, upon which its charter rested, the
company dug big well at Reade and
Center streets and built the tank to
hold the water pumped out Of it. The
well is still under the sidewalk, and the
tank is always kept pumped full. The
charter of the big bank still rests upon
it, though even the pretense of carrying
water was given up when the aqueduct
was built in the forties.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-06-16
.Buya
Farm

Get you a permanent home.
You can do it with ease if you
go to the New South for it.
Land along the QUEEN &CREs-
CENT ROUTE So to SIS an acre,
and on easy terms. Schools
and churches, hospitable neigh
bors. No sunstrokes, no bliz-
yards. Grass grows green ten
months in the year. We will
send you descriptive books,
maps, &C., free on application.
Homeseekers' tickets South
twice a month at greatly re-
duced rates.
Write for information to W. O. RiNr.
ARSON, g. P. A., Cincinnati, O., or to o.
w. ZsLL, d. P. A., 4th and Race streets.
Cincinnati, o.
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ARMoRED CRUISERS.
Their Value % Part Of Z Navy
Demonstrated BY Present War.
Japan saw the Advantage Of Swift
Battleships In War with China,
ana Has Been Aading such
vessels to Her navy.

As a result of the maneuvers exc
cuted by the Spanish feet under the
command of Admiral Cervera, future
naval constructors will give the ar
mored cruiser prominent place in the
types adopted for offensive warfare.
This, perhaps, IL the best lesson
taught up to this time by the war with
Spain. Such is the opinion of naval ex-
perts since Admiral Cervera, with his
speedy squadron, arrived ten days ago
at Martinique. It marks the downfall
of the theory so strongly advocated by
Capt. C. F. Goodrich, now in command
of the Yale and formerly professor Of
the naval war college, that the armored
cruiser had no place in modern navies.
'The armored cruiser is nothing
more than swift sea-going battleship.
japan recognizes this fact, and is the
only nation that was quick to take ad-
vantage of such recognition. Her les
son was learned at Yalu, where her pro-
tected cruisers of great speed and
equipped with rapid-firing guns drove
from the scene of battle the Chinese
battleships of slow speed and thick ar
NOR.
That the lesson was we'll learned is
shown by the fact that japan immedi-
ately placed contracts with the Arm
strongs. of England, for the construc-
ton of six battleships of great speed.
In order to get the speed desired, 1s
knots. with the protection and arma-
ment specified by the mikado's gov
ernment, 1t was necessary to make the
ships of great displacement Two of
them. the Yashima and Fuji, which are
now on their way to Japan, are of 49,
45O tons displacement each. On their
trials the Yashima and Fuji developed
speeds Of 1875 and 1912 knots. respect
lively.
"These vessels are really the develop
menS of the armored cruiser type.
What would we now give for such yes
sells under the command of Rear Ad-
miral Sampson. This government in
building the Iowa obtained a type in
some respects similar to the armored
cruiser. but her speed is only 16 knots,
and under present conditions is prob
ably but 13 or IA.
Since the war began we have been
using vessels for the purposes for
which their types unsuited them. For
instance, the Indiana and Massachu-
setts are coast-defense battleships
Yet they have been sent to sea cruising
for the enemy, when they were really
intended for defensive purposes.
Then we have been employing har-
Dor defense monitors for bloclsading
purposes and for offensive warfare, the
result being to cripple the maneuver-
ing quality of our feet and handicap
ping Rear Admiral Sampson seriously
in his offensive and defensive opera
tions. Our shipbuilding policy has been
all wrong. The country has gone on
the theory that defensive navy was all
that was necessary. The present war
teaches that an offensive navy is abso-
lutely required"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-06-16
ALLIGATOR SHARES HIS NAP.
Startling Experience Of q soldier
During . Siesta Near
Tampa, Fla.

A soldier belonging to the Twelfth
infantry had an unusual and startling
experience near Tampa, Fla, the other
morning.
The regiment is encamped near some
swamps about half mile from the
Tampa Bay hotel. The soldier was TAX
ing an afternoon nap in the shade, and
had been asleep for half an hour when
he was suddenly awakened by heavy
weight resting upon him. He arose
sleepily, and was horrifed to see an
immense alligator quietly lying across
his legs The saurian made no attempt
to attack the terrified soldier, but was
seemingly contented to remain quietly
in his position.
With yells the soldier dragged him
self from beneath the alligator, ran
toward number of comrades and ex-
citedly told them of his experience.
They at first accused him of suffering
from an overdose Of Tampa whisky, but
at that moment they saw the alligator
going in the direction of the swamp and
started after him.
One hundred men were soon in pur-
suit. The alligator succeeded in reach
ing swamp that had almost dried up,
and tried to bury himself in the mud,
but a rope was obtained and he was
dragged out. He is now fastened by q
chain to stake. There is some discus
sion as to the advisability of retaining
him as regimental mascot, as mascots
are now so much in vogue in the army.
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Exports to south Africa,

The newly established steamship line
between Australia and South African
ports is regarded as affording very keen
competition to American trade, with
many circumstances in favor of the new
line. The total volume of British ex-
ports to South Africa Of 30 leading
articles, including beer and liquors,
textile manufactures, hardware and
cutlery, iron and steel, machinery and
mill work. clothing, paper. saddlery,
was last year $50, ,s00, 900, against e37,-
100000 in 1896. South Africa exports to
England were ss1, ,4o0.0 900. against $751;
100000 In 1896.
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HOME FOR SOLDIERS.
Wealthy Chicago woman's Kind
Offer to Illinois Patriots.
dence at 81. Augustine. Fla, ~
. Hospital and . Retreat.

Mrs. Celia Wallace, one Of the wealth.
lest women in Chicago, declared war on
Spain last night by setting aside for
the use of the Illinois state milita her
beautiful winter residence and grounds
at st. Augustine, Fla. The tender was
made to Gov. Tanner at his rooms in
the Great Northern hotel. Gen. Fitz
Simons, Col. and Mrs. Moulton, Con-
gressman Lorimer, Lorin c. Collins and
others were present when Mrs. Wallace
manifested her love for the boys in
blue.
Gov. Tanner accepted the gift with
all the graciousness he could muster
into short speech. Mrs. Wallace's loan
of her Florida property is for the dura-
ton of hostilities with Spain. She de-
sires that the premises shall be fitted
up. not only as hospital, but also a
"retreat" for the Illinois soldiers, to
whom all privileges shall be free as long
as an Illinois national guardsman shall
bear a musket for his country in the
war.
Mrs. Wallace discussed with Gov. Tan
ner her plans for the equipment of the
Florida rendezvous for nearly two
hours. and it was finally decided to sub
nit the matter to a committee COM
posed of Mrs. Celia Wallace. Mrs. George
NJ. Moulton, Gen. Fitz Simons, Mrs. Fitz
Simons and Lorin G. Collins. The COM
mittee will issue an appeal to the Chi
cago Woman's club for funds with
which to alter the premises and erect
the necessary new buildings.
Mrs. Wallace's property is located on
the bay, adjoining the United States
parade grounds. The grounds have a
sea frontage of 800 feet and are 100 feet
deep. Everything on the premises
which can be converted into equipment
for the state militia is at the disposal
of the governor.
The retreat" idea suggested by Mrs.
Wallace. and enforced by a substantial
offer to carry it into effect in addition
to the useof the premises, is unique and
relieved the Illinois state militia of a
great deal of anxiety respecting hos
pital accommodations.
The st. Augustine property is valued
at $4,000, and is said to be the most
elaborate in Florida. The water is
healthful and abundant and the juxta-
position of the grounds to the federal
barracks is an additional point of
vantage for soldiers rest. A commit
tee will be sent to Florida to look over
the Wallace premises at once, and make
necessary arrangements to repair them
for military purposes.
"It was most royal gift" said Gov.
Tanner, land have assured Mrs. Wal
lace that the state militia keenly ap-
preciates her patriotism and generosity.
St. Augustine is beautiful place, and is
near the probable base of operations" 4"
Gen. Fitz Simons was greatly elated
over Mrs. Wallace's tender, and said he
had not the least doubt that the women
of Chicago will succeed in making the
st. Augustine place pleasant retreat
for the soldiers.
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Pictures Tell The Story

OF how everything looks In South DE-
kota as the.result:of the great crops Of
the last three years. The Chicago, Nil.
waukes 4 st. Paul Railwsy:csmpany has
bad photographs taken of actual farm
scenes in South Dakota and has had
thsra reproduced in an attractive eight.
pass illustratsdlcircular. which IL u dis.
tributing tree Of cost TO all who are look.
Ing for new homes in the most fertile
section Of the Middle Northwest
Send your address to II. =. Hunter,
1mmissaaon Ascent for South Dakota,
81 Dearborn strsst. Uhicaso. Ill, or "a
~. = Powell, General Imniustiou
Asso8 40 Old Celosy Building; Obi.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-06-16

MADRID, June l3.-Several Spanish
generals are quoted as saying that
Spain can continue the war in Cuba
for two years and that it is useless to
talk of peace unless on the basis of
status quo ante bellum. Political cir.
cles declare no suggestions for peace
have been received, that such sugges-
tions would be declined, and that Spain
has decided to pursue the war to the
bittAr end
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-06-16
Salaries Of Europsan Rul.r..

Uneasy lies the head that wears q
CROWN" yet some of the wearers OF
crowns are fairly well paid for their un-
easiness. The income Of the emperor
OF Russia for one day Is about s25, 900;
that OF the sultan Of Turkey, 5000;
emperor Of Austria, 5000; emperor OF
Germany. $1,000; king of italy, $6, 500;
queen of England, $500, and the king
of Belgium. $500. The president oi
the United States receives about $3.50
per day.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-06-16

BuENos AYRss, June 1&-The gov
srnment Of Paraguay, aOtins upon the
representations Of the United States
consul ct Nontevidso. has notified the
commander Of the epApish torpedo
gunboat Tsmersrio. now at Aspp.
cion, that he must disarm that vessel
II be dssires 70 remain II port The
spanish sossmsndst rsfussd 70 do 70
aad thppeupon h va informed that
ths Temsrarao must lsevs Asuneion -
aooe = ~ rspa1rs of hey meehinery
- eonSaste4 Whieh uast'bs euieEly
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-06-16
Hobson and Mon Won,

New YoRK, June 18.-The British
consul at Santiago de Cuba has sent
the following dispatch via Halifax to
the World:
Replying to your cablegrsm, Lieut.
Hobson and his men are well. They
ere also well cared for by authoritiea
have myself just seen him.
"RAxDEx, British consul"
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An attempt to cross the Alps In q bal
loon. starting from the Italian side, viii
be made next summer. The intention 10
to keep at height of is 900 feet a. long
- possible. and to take photographs
views and make scientiflc observstions
during the passage. Il
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WeuI1n,s 'Pev the ~.

Il having been decided to levy . house
~ hut tax on each owner In Sierra
1scne, the. natives ere palhne down
thsar huteead living unAsr tseGasa<Ass
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Hood s
Should be In every family - -
medicine chest and every HA
travellers grip. They are
Invaluable when the stomach
n out Of order; cure headache, biliousness, and
ali liver troubles Mild and efncient. Is cents.
B. S-W. RY.
TIME TABLE.

Trains leave HillsbOrO as fOllOws:
For Cincinnati, f1:A6a.m. s2:2Op.m.
For st. Louis, s2:20p.m.
For Louisville, @7:46 am. %2:2O pm.
Gor Uhillicothe, ~7:4b am. "4I6pm.
For Parkersburg, s7:46a.m. .4:l5 p m.
For Columbus, "7:45 Am. ~2:20 pm
For Pittsburg, $7:46 . m.
Daily except Sunday.
SUNDAY TRAINS ONLY.
For Cincinnati and west-8l5 Am. and 7:46
pm. +,
For Columbus and Pittsburg-8:l5 pm. and
7s46 pm.
For detail information regarding rates, time
on connecting lines, slesping parlor, dining
ears, etc., address J. E. Sands, Ticket Agent b.
d o. g. W. Ry., Hillsboro. o.. or o P. McCarty
@. y. A., Cincinnati. Ohio.
The Washington bee., 1898-12-17
THE PRESIDENT SOUTH.

In his speech at Atlanta, GA, 4,
the President won the hearts of
those who voted against him in the
last election. It is 50 strange that
such affection and admiration for
the President was not demonstrated
on the day of election. All! Mr..
President beware of the wolves in
sheep clothing. You showed your
friendship for the southerners
when you appointed so many of
them who 'rebelled against the
Union. We are glad to know also
that the President sees in the
southern brigidier signs of repent
ence. 1t is also strange that those
signs never materiallize when an
opportunity is offered. Mr.. Presi-
dent don't be deceived.
The Washington bee., 1898-12-17
LET Us DO SOMETHING.

What are we doing for the bene-
at of each other? The colored peo-
pie in this community should show
BY works that they appreciate pros
perity by supporting some worthy
enterprise. The teachers in the
eolored public schools have organ
lied a teachers beneficial sssocia-
ton. Its object is TO assist each
other when sick and when death
takes away life. Our white fellow
citizens rendered q benefit to the
white teachers association from
which it realized over $50, 900. Can
The BEE impress upon some of it's
good, liberal and patriotic citizens
to start the movement?
The BEE would suggest to it's
esteemed and worthy friend Major
u. A Fleetwood to start the move
ment. Let THE BEE suggest that
two weeks fair be rendered to the
colored teachers association. The
BEE is confident that many of it's
white fellowcitizens will be too
glad to show their appreciation for
the noble work the colored teachers
are doing IN this city.
What worthy citizen will start
the movement? All communlca-
tions on this subject must be sen
to The BEE on or before Wednes-
day of each week.
The Washington bee., 1898-12-17
JOURNALISTIC FOLLY.

The more the Washington Post
writes concerning the negro, the
more ridiculous it makes itself in
the eyes of the negro of this coun-
try. In its issue last week it at
tempted to show, by the publication
from two papers claiming that they
were edited by negroes, opposing
the Indignation meetings called by
the negroes in the North protesting
against the southern outrages.
with every
journal in the country edited by
negroes, and it has failed to find
any such two papers mentioned by
:he Post. 1t makes no difference
to us whether the Post or few
apologetic negroes want thing or
not The BEE, as well as other jour
mails, edited by negroes, will do as II
deems best. The journalistic folly
of the Post is nothing more than
the braying Of an as 5.
The Washington bee., 1898-12-17

tory manner. The feeling on the
part of the teacher is due to the
great stress which is placed on
discipline.
Moreover teacher who does not
care to make the children act like
automatons yet who produce splen-
did results from all educationa
standpoint, is marked down Will
others whose only capacity is that
which compasses the cruelty to
force little ones to remain quiet for
hours, is marked high This is
wrong and works bad results.
In the first place it dlscourages
the conscientious of teachers while it
develops cruelty on the part of the
Sucker on discipline. In, the next
place it is injurious to the health
aud mental growth of children.
Restlessness is normally incident
to intellectual effort in the child
and to restrain unduly the one you
affect the other.
Superintendent Powell does not
ask child to be quiet because it is
asking something which is incon-
sistent with proper education.
Discipline as it relates to obedi-
ence. patience, courtesy, kindness
and application Is the proper thing.
But to insist upon absolute quiet
in a school-room is just as reason
able as to insist upon quiet in a
barber-shop. The requirement is
brutal and back number and
should not materially affect a
teachers record.
The Washington bee., 1898-12-17

apologist whose position on aques
ton involving the constitution is
not worth the effort it takes to
maintain it. On the contrary, if
Mr.. Bailey is the brave man he is
represented 80 be, he will condemn
the crimes against colored citizens
and insist upon such remedial
measures as will relieve the South
from the blast of political tyranny
and crime. A Daniel has come to
judgement. Confession is good
for the soul.
The Washington bee., 1898-12-17

What are you buying for your bus
band? Why not surprise him? Do
you know that Horn the tailor is MAX
ing suits of clothes from imported
goods from ten to fifty dollars, twen-
ty-five cents cheaper than you can
have them made in any other place in
the city? Go at once to his place 637
F street northwest and have first
class suit made to order.
His new goods have just arrived. If
you "; nt a nobby suit for your. boy CT
husband don't hesitate. Go and see
MIR. Horn at once. The best place in
the city; the most accommodating
merchant and the cheapest. His name
is household word SO far as first
class tailor made suits are concerned.
He is one man who guarantees a fit.
You need suit for New Years. You
must have prince albert or full
dress suit
Horn the tailor 637 F street northwest
The Washington bee., 1898-12-17

night to guide and cheer the down.
trodden and inspire hope in the
final triumph Of right and justice.
The oppressed colored people in
this country can find a worthy ex-
ample in Gen. Garcia which will
soon bring upon the stage of action
celored leader who will possess
the devotion, wisdom and ability
to lead us out of the slough of
humiliation into the firm footing
of untrammelled citizenship.
The Washington bee., 1898-12-17
TERMS OF ABSORPTION.
w SPECLAL NOTICE. I'll

There are regular authorized COZ
xectoys in the employ Of THE BEE
Printing Co.. and 7Chen they call to see
delinouent subscribers they are re-
vaested to pay then and not .gl0e the
excuse that "they win see the Editor. "
The Editorials no time TO see the sab
.errbers, and it is oped that ms
fyiends and the patrons If THE BEE
The Washington bee., 1898-12-17
OUR LITTLE CHILDREN.

Among the many silly things
insisted upon in our schools is that
of requiring teachers to keep little
children absolutely quiet. If a
person enters a school room and
finds the little children a little un-
easy or restless, the teacher feels
that her school has made a bad
showing and is heartily ashamed
Notwithstanding the recitations
were conducted il most satisfac
The Washington bee., 1898-12-17
HE TOLD THE TRUTH.
From the Piedmont Indicator


Editor Manly, of the Wilmington
Daily Record has undoubtedly learn
ed a lesson in Prudence that he will
not soon forget. And little as you
think of it, other race editors are
profting from the same lesson.
Yes, Editor Manly has commit
ted no offense but tod the truth
aud if one half the negro editors
Of this country would speak the
truth more often and fearlessly the
race would be in better condi-
ton. The editor who tells the
truth generally gets the worst OF it
at the time, but, the truth crushed
to the earth is bound.to rise again.
Editor Manly is man and his ira
ducers are EDWARDS.
The Washington bee., 1898-12-17
DANIEL HAS COME TO
JUDGEMENT.

We do not know where Hon. Joe
Bailey, of Texas, stands on the
question of southern outrages; but
if he is an honest man he can hard
ly be one of southern tyrants who
are justifying the wholesale mur-
ders and intimidations which to d
place recently in the Carolinas.
In a written defense his attitude
toward Gen. Wheeler, whose seat
is the subject of considerable con-
troversy, Mr.. Bailey claims that
his objection to General Wheeler
rests upon the constitution which
plainly says THAT no person hold.
ing any Office under the United
States shall be a member Of either
House during his continuance in
Office" He states several cases In
which the committee on Privileges
and Elections declared seats vacant
when the claimant held an office.
Upon this point it seems clear that
General Wheeler's claim to seat
in Congress is at least debatsble.
Being a southern democrat it mat
ters but little to us whether he is
or is not entitle to his seat. But
the declaration Of Mr.. Bailey on
the propriety of adhering strictly
to the constitution is the one thing
we are interested in and would like
to know whether Mr.. Bailey means
what he says. He protests that he
is lone of those who believe that it
is the highest duty of every man
to obey the law and to respect the
constitution" and that he has
"little patience with the weak sug-
gestion that a member of Congress
shall shrink from his sworn duty"
There is no position more tenable
or manly than this and if Mr. Bal
ley is the man he proclaims himself
to be we can congratulate the
country that there is at least one
southern man who has some regard
or the law and the proper respect
for the constitution. The same
constitution which regulates the
eligibility of members of Congress
also determins the status of citi-
zens. The amendmen to the
constitution declare that the COL
ored citizens are rightfully entitled
to all the privileges and immunities
of citizens an d yet the people of the
South are acting In open violation
of the spirit and letter of the con-
stitution.
If Mr.. Bailey would apply his
doctrine of the supremacy OF the
and obedience TO law
to present political conditions
at the South he would no doub.
work wonders and distinguish him
self as not only a great statesman
but also a brave and wise phi.nan-
thropist. 1t is poor rule that
wont work both ways. And if Mr. |
Bailey persists in winklng at law
lessness in difference to miserable |
morbid sentiment, he puts himself
in the role of weak, cowardly |
The Washington bee., 1898-12-17
SECRETARY MIEKLEJOHN

There is no man under thi.
administration more favorably
disposed toward colored republicans
than Assistant Secretary of War
Hon. George D. Micklejohn of
Nebraska. He recognizes merit
and qualification, just the same as
that distinguished Secretary of the
Treasury Hon. Lyman Gage and
his assistant Mr.. Vanderlip.
The Washington bee., 1898-12-17

The death of General Garcia the
indefatigable Cuban patriot sends
a pang of sorrow to the hearts of
all liberty loving people. His self
sacrificing devotion to the cause
of Cuba, will ever stand as cloud
by day and a pillow of fire by