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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01
A DAY OF FAKES
AT KEY WEST.
Supposed Facts TurR Out to lie stories
Of Mere Fiction a. Different
boats Come In.

Key West, April 30 Wild m.
mors and little action is the summary Of
news received here yesterday. Fist
came the story Of the bombardment Of
Cardenas by the ships Of the feet sta.
toned there. The rumors suddenly de.
yeloped from nowhere and thrived lust.
lily, acquiring an elaborate finish Of de-
tail and oTnamentation. Then the mon.
itor Puritan steamed into port and Capt.
Harrington the commanding officer Of
the Cardenas feet, gave the story a qui-
etus by firm declaration that there had
been no bombardment Of the Cardenas
batteries, incidentally adding that there
were no batteries there and only one in.
surgent guuboat which gave no sign OF
offense.
The Puritan was hardly in port, TO
which she came for coal, when another
picturesque story appeared. This was
that a Spaniard was in the crew Of the
monitor and had been detected with a
bunch OF skeleton keys attempting 70
pick the lock of one OF the powder mag
azines with intention 10 blow mp the
ship. This thrilling tale was industri
ously spread by the Puritan's patriotic
crew, who knew only few Of the facts
and IL, too, was summarily denied. Ao
cording TO them the story arose from the
fact that in the crew is a Spaniard
by the name Of Yglesias, eccentric ant
a trihe unbalanced, but who was never
suspected Of anything but the hearties
loyalty to the United States, in who's
navy he has been for seven years III
was seen yesterday in a turret by Eel
low seaman, who reported an attemp
to break open the magazine door, add
ing that cotton waste and rockets ha,
been found ON Yglesias. The latter wa
Immediately put under restraint, and
court Of inquiry has been appointed 3
make an investigation No courtmar
tial has been ordered or recommended
and while Captain Harrington refuse
to discuss the affair pro or con, othe
high officers say that treasouable in
depreciation Of the incident is preposter
Gus.
The chief incident Of the day was IN
arrival Of the troOpship Panther Wit
nearly 700 marines on board She come
from Hampton Roads in convoy Of IN
Montgomery.
The Fern and Annapolis have return
ed after brief absence.
The Amphitrite Is still coaling her
The little Spanish schooner Three ST
tiers, with paymaster George I. SIM
son and three sailors aboard, after sh
had been almost given up for lost, cam
In Friday. She has been buffeted b
storms since her capture Sunday
The Mascot has arrived bringing Mi
Clan Barton and corps Of Red Gro
workers. The party did not con
ashore. but were taken down stream
the Red Gross ship State Of Texas, whic
has been awaiting their arrival
The State Of Texas with her cargo
! 400 tons Of provisions clothing an
medicines viii wait instructions fro
Washington before proceeding TO Cub
She will probably serve asa hospit
ship for the feet and troops. Inquii
into prizes captured il proceeding sloN
~. No news was received yesterdr
from the fleet of Havana.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01
War of Roses.

There will be entertainment called the
Modern War Of Roses a, the Academy
OF Music on Friday evening, May 0, un.
der the management Of the Young La
dies auxiliary OF the Presbyterian
church.
The decorations will be carried out in
the colors Of the two rivals Of York and
Lancaster.
Music will be supplied for the enter
trinment which will be given at the
Academy Of Music. Elegant refresh.
ments served for % cents.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01

London, April 3O.-A dispatch TO The
Daily Mail from Singapore says;
Commodore Dewey was accompanied
by jose Alexandriano a prominent Of.
ficer under Aguinaldo. Alexandriano
has a magical influence in the Philip.
pines and will head the popular move.
ment to throw OIL the Spanish rule. A
naval battle is expected to occur today
in the bay
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01

Vallejo, Cal, April 30 The cruiser
Charleston will he ready for sea service
in few days. She has been painted the
usual war color.
Work on the Yorktown and Philadel.
phia is being expedited. The number
Of men employed at the Mare Island
hayward during the present rush is
1866.
The training ship Adams has gone out
Of commission. Her officers and men
will 60 to the Charleston.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01
X. G.. TABOR, Agt.

sue letters OF marque ooes noe neccssai
ly imply that she will have recourse to
priyateoring The government indeed
has no intention At present OF doing 30.
She has simply reserved the right should
circumstances, such as the destruction
Of the Spanish fleet, compel her taking
such a course.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01
TROOPS POURING IN.
By Tuesday Mos, OF the Regular. WIN
lie At Tampa.

Tampa, April 20. - Trainload after
trainload Of the regular army, infantry,
cavalry and artillery are pouring into
this city from New Orleans, Mobile,
Chattanooga and Atlanta, and by Tues.
day night it is expected that all men
congregated at those points will be in
this city
There are many rumors as 20 how
long the boys will remain here before
they will begin TO move ON to Cuba, but
it can b. stated with accuracy that not
even the highest officers here know
when such move may take place. II
depends ON future development.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01
Finsen Men Killed.

San Francisco, April S0.-News has
Just reached this city that large quan.
tity OF powder which was being carried
by pack train TO Colonel Dan Burns
Candida mine in Mexico, exploded on
the road near San Vincente, Sinaloa. ON
April I. Fifteen men aud 90 IN lies are
reported killed.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01
wni Tate No Risks.

81 Louis April 10. Owing 10 the 70.
cent destruction " the powder mills az
Easton, Pa aud Santa Cruz, Cal, by
explosion, thought 20 have been caused
10y Spanish spies, the managers Of eight
big powder companies, having their
western headquarters in this city have
ordered double guards 70 be- placed at all
points wherr powder Is stored or manu-.
fActnrod.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01

New York, April 3O.-The Evening
Posts Key West special says:
All Of the 80 passengers ON the cap
tured steamer Panama will be held as
prisoners Of war The United States
marshal will turn them over to the army
authorities, who will lodge them in Fort
Taylor.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01

Kingston, Jamaica, April a0.-Advices
from Santiago de Cuba arc that Pombo,
the commandment general Of that divis.
ion, has proclaimed that every man be.
tween IS and 20 must volunteer in tho
Spanish service under penalty Of arrest,
trial and death. 4 reign OF terror ex.
lists IN the city and thousands leave
nightly
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01
A.L. ror a nrItI.h war.hIn.

Kingston, Jamaica, April 10. IF. w.
Ramsden, the British consul at Santiago
de Cuba, has cabled to the colonial au.
thorities that il is his belief British
warship should be sent there TO protect
British interests.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01
They wanted warning.

Madrid, April SO-Captain General
Blanco In his report Of the lombard.
men, Of Matanzas says the French and
Austrian consuls have entered protests
on the ground that no previous warning
was given
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01
Arrested as a Spy.

Vicksburg, Miss, April 30 Frank
Unando, Spaniard, who has been
hanging around town for week past,
has been arrested by the police on sus.
picion Of being a spy.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01

Toulon, France, April 30.-It is said
the American yacht Namouna, ON her
way to Marseilles, was chased into Saint
Tropez by Spanish warships.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01

New York, April 9O.-United States
steamers St. Louis and Harvard sailed
early this morning. The destination Is
unknown.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01
Leaves Chattanooga For Tampa.

Chattanooga, April 3O.-The cavalry
and Twenty.fourth infantry have left
Chattanooga on special trains for Tam.
pa, As far as can be learned no more
troops will be sent south from here for
several days.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01

Washington, April 30 90 Secretary
Long has received a brief dispatch from
Admiral Sampson reporting the firing
ON Matanzas. The admiral SAYS a few
shots were thrown az Me defcnses. He
gives no details Of tine affair or its NJ.
suits.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01

New York, April 80 1t is stated ON high
authority, says the Madrid correspond.
ent Of The Herald, that the Spanish gov.
ernment's reservation OF its right to is.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01

German warship Goes to Manila.
Nagasaki, Japan, April 9O.--A Ger.
man warship has started for Manila to
guard German interests.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01
Exchange Hotel Arrivals.

PHI Frost, Dallas; ] f Altman, S II
Frenkel. @ B Hill, II p simonds, ST..
Louis; G r Smith, Chicago; MO John.
son, Oshkosh, Wis.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01

Key West April 30. The Dolphin has
captured another prize, the schooner
Lolle. The Lolle was taken of Havana.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01
Mlnnsapoli. stu OF MAIne.

Rockland, Ne, April 30. The cruiser
Minneapolis dropped anchor in this har.
Dor this morning.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01

Raising Money Tor spain Forbidden.
Montevedio, Uruguay, April 90-The
government has forbidden the public
raising Of money for Spain.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01
NAV Bird and 9Th.

The big carnival Of sport here takes
place Tuesday and Wednesday Of this
week, May 3 and 4.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-01
Alfalfa HAY for Sale.

Those wishing alfalfa hay see Dan
Sims. li2
The Lamar register., 1898-12-07

The new block of buildings at Las
Animas has been occupied by the
business houses, and is quite an inn
provement to the city.
The Lamar register., 1898-12-07
Advertised Letter List.
Assignee.

The following is a list of the un-
claimed letters remaining in this of
fee December 7, 1898:
Bolles, Mrs. Maggie (2)
Brown, Geo. Herbert
Drake, r. G.
Gasklll, Thomas
Mcfarland, Joshua
Pennington, r. E.
Rutherford, Geo.
Slade. L. a.
Walter, j. B.
In calling for these letters please
say advertised"
d. E. COOPER, P. NJ.
The Lamar register., 1898-12-07
To Our Subscribers.

This has been prosperous season
for most of the people of Prowers
county, and we hope that many of
them will remember the Register,
and help it to enjoy the situation al
SO. We have been to large ex-
pense this year in enlarglng and i'm
proving the paper, and if all our sub
scribers, who are delinquent, will pay
their subscription accounts, or at
least make a partial payment, it will
be a great help in keeping up the
work of improving the paper.
The Lamar register., 1898-12-07
Notice..

Notice is hereby given that will
on December 10, 1898, In front of the
store of F. j. Holmes & Co, in La
mar, Colorado, offer for sale and sell
to the highest bidder for cash all the
residue of stock and fixtures belong
ing to Florus 81. Friend, who made
an assignment for the benefit of
creditors.
L. ]. UPHAM,
Assignee.
The Lamar register., 1898-12-07

Henry, the nine-y year old son of S.
n. Cantield, had one of his arm
broken last Saturday. He was rid
ing burro and fell off, the burro
stepping on his arm, broke both
bones below the elbow. He was
brought to town and placed under
the care of DR.. Wilson and is getting
along nicely.-Holly Chieftain.
The Lamar register., 1898-12-07
Additional Local News.

'%NN hhN AiAit VI AAOilhaN
goods at McLean's.
Some nice fresh parsnips and car
rots at Holmes Il Cos.
Ladies' silk waists, worsted dress
skirts and cloaks at Johnston's.
Face cream. guaranteed to improve
and preserve the complexion at Mrs |
Bottomleys.
An $500 cabinet now $500. |
See VIII Billingslea at Parlor
barber shop.
E. E. Pike sells staple and fancy
groceries at as low prices as can be
had any place.
Go to o. F. Downing's shop north |
of the railroad track for blacksmith
and wagon work.
No cotton seed or suet in Everett
pure home rendered lard sold only
by Holmes & Co.
Children's sleeping garments at
Jobnston's. Call and see them. They
are Just the thing for these nights.
If you want the very latest styles
in hats, caps, shoes, neckwear, shirts,
collars, cuffs, iewelry, hosiery or
gloves, go to E. E. Pike.
Fred Lee has the finest stock OF
Christmas candies ever brought to
Lamar, and will meet any prices.
Churches ana others desiring large
quantities Of candy should call on him.
at is rare treat to hear Mr..
Fouche. .n-R. A. Morley, President
Northern Illinois College. You can
hear him at the opera house next
Monday evening, and assist the pub
lie school at the Same time.
While q. b. Thoman was attend
ing lodge last Saturday night, his
horse became entangled in the har-
ness and fell. The buggy shaft was
broken and the harness damaged
somewhat, but nothing more serious
occurred
The school should have an organ
Let every one assist in purchasing it
by attending the entertainment given
by Prof. Foncbe. You will be enter
tanned and instructed il you attend.
Reserved seat will be on sale at the
usual place
Fred Kelsey will receive a car load
OF apples in few days. They will
be the best grade of Oregon apples,
will be put up in boxes of fifty
pounds SO that all can get them in
quantities to suit Hold your orders
until you see them.
A couple of darkies entertained
the citizens generally, and John A.
Williams in particular, with lot of
songs the other day. They were GO
ing through the place, but stopped
off at the request of the conductor.
They sang well, and also played &
guitar.
A contest case in which j. Howard
hoen is contestant and Stephen Har-
rel is claimant, has been engaging
the attention of the local land officers
since the first of the month. The
case was argued and submitted on
Tuesday afternoon, and taken under
advisement j. X. Doughty attorney
for Koen and E. C. Novels for Harrel.
W. Z. Cade, formerly station agent
at Lamar, was checked in yesterday
morning as the local Santa Fe ticket
agent, succeeding G. nj. Rigdon.-
La Junta Tribune.
The many friends of Mr.. Cade in
this place will be glad to learn that
he has secured good situation at
the old trade with which he is SO ia
miliar, although they will regret that
he is to leave Lamar.
One of the leading features of the
holiday season will be the grand
masquerade ball at Golladay's opera
house on Friday, December %. 1T
will be the Christmas event and will
be the best masquerade event in the
T,,or The hact of m rSic
The Lamar register., 1898-12-07
Arkansas Valley Notes.

The new block of buildings at Las
Animas has been occupied by the
business houses, and is quite an inn
proyement to the city.
The Las Animas sheep feeders
have sent delegation to Chicago to
try to get reduction of freight rates
on corn from tie Santa Fe.
Great interest is being manifested
all along the valley in the meeting
of the stockholders of the Fort Lyon
Canal Co. to be held at Las Animas
next Monday.
Several of the towns of the valley
are expecting their soldier boys home
soon, as the indications are that the
volunteers at Manila will be replaced
with regulars.
Nat Wetzel has settled with the
Rocky Ford melon association. There
are two associations in Prowers coun-
ty, which shipped only frst-clsss
melons, that are still waiting, aIr.
Wetzel.
The Rocky Ford melon association
at their meeting last week turned
down the old directors and elected
new set. The new directors, it is
understood, will control the climate
opl rainfolt an1 ,,arLats ond ayarx-
thing else that is necessary to make
next season a success.
Henry, the nine year old son of S.
n. Garfield, had one of his arms
broken last Saturday. He was rid
ing burro and fell off, the buro
stepping on his arm, broke both
bones below the elbow. He was
brought to town and placed under
the care of DIR. Wilson and is getting
along nicely.-Holly Chieftain.
On Sunday night the new time
card went into effect. The change
was necessitated by the local freight
which hereafter will lay over here
nights, and leave the next morning
for La Junta This move will be of
much advantage to the patrons along
the line, especially in this part of the
country, As one can go down the
road and return without sitting up
all night to catch train.-Coolidge
Truth.
j. j. Cooper was thrown from his
wagon last Saturday on the north
side and came very near being seri-
ously injured. As it was he was
shaken up SO much that he has been
sore ever since He had several
sheep behind him in the wagon, and
the wheels striking deep rut threw
him out Oh to the tongue and fifth
wheel circle with the sheep on top of
him. The horses took fright and
ran away and he was in such posi-
ton that he was unable to help him
self, until the horses stopped at a
wire fence.-Las Animas Leader.
The Granada Odd Fellows Lodge
had grand time at their meeting
last Saturday. They initiated three
candidates for membership, as fol-
lows: F. NJ Tate, J. II. Chaplin and
John L. Adkins. They were assisted
in the ce,emor les by delegation of
thirteen visitors from Lamar, as fol-
lows: A. Van Deusen, Willis Wilson,
c. b. Thoman, N. N. Mclean, f. p.
Waters, NJ. d. Parmenter, Z. G.
Novels, j. B. Traxler, H E. Williams,
J. T Lawless, L. E. Pilloud, q. t.
Feast and A. NJ. Wheeler. The other
visitors were: j. Knowlen, S. w.
Butler, G. E. Rulon and Amos
Rhodes. After the ceremonies
lunch was servep in the lodge room
and a general social time enjoyed.
The meeting did not adiorn until
o'clock in the morning when the La
mar delegation left to take the train
home well pleased with their visit.
The next event in this lodge will be
the dedication of their elegant new
The Lamar register., 1898-12-07

IN the publlc SCHOOLS or Prowers
county:
Dist. No. Name Address
z Reuben V. Burke Lamar
B o. +. Leonard
g Leslie Milford Holly
6 Miss Anna Billingslea /"
Z Mrs. Lizzie G. Harper Lamar
s j. A. Rosebrough Granada
s Mrs. Mary Rosebrough :"
9 A l.. Beavers Carlton
10 j. b. Carley Lamar
IL Miss Ethel ID. Stotts Granada
~ j. f. Smith Lamar
l3 Miss Minnie Billingslea %
IA E. r. Jones "
Ia Miss Geneva Morehouse :"
IA Miss Josie Evans Z"
IA Mrs. V. V. Williams ("
IA Miss Aura NJ Follin
IA Miss Lucy NJ. Novels
Ia Miss Annie E. James "
10 Mrs. Allie Moury
l6 Miss Merle Lamson
IL J f. Keairns Granada
Is ID. H. Dickascn
10 A. L. Crawford Lamar
20 Miss Ethel G. Hoffman Holly
% Miss Angenette Bowler Granada
% Miss May Robinson Lamar
"a L. E. Brown :"
% Miss Ida NJ Scott
20 Frank McGrath Holly
20 Miss Nellie McClain
q Miss Sarah l.. Gunnison
or these thirty-two teachers now
teaching in the county, only five are
new to the state and all but four
have had more or less experience in
the school room.
Thirteen districts furnish free text
books aud many of them are using
the vertical system of penmansbip.
1t is noticeable that children acquire
a readable hand with greater ease
and in a shorter time than under the
slant system.
The reading course adopted by the
Teachers Association is now followed
by twenty teachers. Interest in
creases. The next meeting of the
association is set for Saturday of
this week. The program can be
found in all the county papers.
The organization of joint school
district No. 30 is now complete. 1t
is in that part of Bent and Prowers
counties known rs Big Bend, former
ly part of joint district No. 10;
Chas. F. Hoag, of Prowers county,
secretary; A. Neary and Lee Bowls,
of Bent county, president and
treasurer.
The Lamar register., 1898-12-07

ChisaSo k1i Deaf t-F, fhny sin carr chair car
.z8 failnsn tArea<h wfthutf change.
Trstls I kad are l.scai sKpre&. trains aBd
I'll carr drst an4 ser.1sd elass cuaEhsf, touftst
sN-psrs and puiiIuRa sla-tsers.
Tsu rer ecGt- resinr1ton On rx.ruiaF fare sill -
E.is shea rcazslt trip tteksts arr pzrrhass~i-
u. J. GAkVtN. Axeat-
The Lamar register., 1898-12-07
school Notes.

The following IS list of teachers
in the public schools of Prowers
county:
The Lamar register., 1898-12-07

Several of the towns of the valley
are expecting their soldier boys home
soon, as the indications are that the
volunteers at Manila will be replaced
with regulars.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-15

the southern margin of the right of
way granted by Jonas Thomas to the
trustees of said Academy as a watering
privilege for the benefit of said Acad-
envy; thence north, crossing said right
of-way to the south boundry line of
John j. Zolicoffer, and north mar
gin of said right.of-way; thence west
with said line about II poles more or
less to the n. w. corner of said cad
envy lot; thence south 10 poles to the
southwest corner of said lot; thence
west rs poles to set rock in James II.
Thomas east boundry line; thence
north ~ degrees east with said Thomas
line GA 66 100 poles to rock in the cen
ter of the east fork of Little Rigby
creek, it being Thomas b. McCandless'
southwest corner; thence east 81 S-lO
poles with said McCandless' south
boundary line to set rock in the n. w,
corner of $. M. Neely's lot; thence
south 10 poles more or less with the said
NSeely's west boundary line to a set rock;
thence east poles to a set rock in the
said Neely's south boundary line;
thence south Il poles more or less to
set rock; thence east with said Neely's
south boundary line, l5H poles to set
rock on the west margin of Spring
street as laid down in the plat of the
town Of Bigbyville; thence south with
the west margin of said street to a stake
near where said street intersects said
creek; thence east with the said Zoli-
Golfers old line dividing the old spring
to or near the mouth of the old cave in
Geo. w. Hunts west boundary line;
thence south with said line to the old
road and the S. w. cor. of Hunts lot
thence east with said Hunts line to w.
and ID. s. Shields west boundary line;
thence south with said Shields line to
point due east of new spring; thence
west to and dividing said spring 10 feet
west; thence south to the margin of the
Mt, Pleasant road; thence west with
said road to the beginning, containing
by estimation, twenty-seven acres
more or less.
TERMS OF SALE.-Said land will be
sold on credit of six and twelve
months, except 5000 in cash on dav of
sale, and in bar of equity of redemption !;
and will take notes with approved Sc
curity, bean ing interest from date, for
the deferred payments, and will retain
lien on said land for payment of said
notes. J. FRANK WILEY,
Clerk and Commissioner.
D. A. Smiser, Attorney for Complt.
1une24 At
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garrison or quarters, shall suffer
death or such other punishment as a
court-martial may direct"
Art. ~. Misbehavior before the
enemy-cowardice. ANY officer or
soldier who misbehaves himself be-
fore the enemy, runs away or shame
fully abandOns any fort, post or
guard, which he is co mmanded to
defend, or speaks words inducing
others to do the like, or cast away
his arms or ammunition, or quits
his post or colOrs to plumber or pill
lage, shall suffer death or such other
punishment as cOurt-martial may
direct"
AS a matter of course the penalty
of death applies to simple assertions
as indicated in article AZ. The Off
GERS or soldiers who shall force the
commander of garrison to yield
the fortress in dishonor, will meet
a like penalty.