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II is said that the Spanish government
knows where the squadron from Cape
Verde is, but will not tell. That is the
first sensible thing we have ever known
the Spanish government 20 do. If it were
TO tell, who knows that the same fate
might not meet the ships that came TO
their fellows at the Philippine Islands?
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ECHOES FROM ABROAD.

The talk in Madrid is of dictatorship.
Weyler is regarded. las the man at the
hour by those who are blindly following
his leadership, and who have consistently
indorsed his policy in Cuba. The scenes
in the Cortes May8 were but the pre-
liminaries to the fall of the cabinet,
which is now expected at any time.
Unless there is Spanish victory soon,
either on land OF on sea, there will be an
uprising which will overthrow the gov
ernment. and, lf all probability, the mon
archy. 1t is hBted that plans are being
perfected for the formation of mill
tary government and that Weyler will
be chosen as dictator. This would be
the realization of Il long-cherished de-
sire upon the part of the general, who
achieved such widespread notoriety dur
ing his maladministration of affairs in
Cuba. His popularity with the public
is growing daily, and his influence with
the military has become most marked
Spanish anger over the disaster at Ma
Mia continues to become more intense,
and there are poor prospects of restraint
of the populace when they take it upon
themselves TO deoose what they believe
30 be an incapable government In the
meantime, the riotous spirit is spreading
throughout Spain. At the capital the
military has frequently been fired upon
by mobs, and in several instances the
civil guard has been forced TO return
the fire, and several persons are reported
to have been seriously wounded. The
street corners are constantly crowded,
and the police have been stoned when
ever an attempt has been made to dis
perse these gatherings. There are oc-
casionally heard cheers for Don Carlos,
and there are open denunciations of the
Queen Regent in many quarters.
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The Mndestr of Hernism-

Not with grandiloquent phrases did
Dewey report to his Government one Of
the greatest naval victories of human
history. He simply sliced a splinter
from his log and sent that. Thus:
Manila, May 1.-The squadron arrived at
Manila at daybreak this morning. Immediately
engaged the enemy and destroyed the following
Spanish vessels: Reina Christina, Castillo, Uloa,
Nelasco, Mindanao, one transport and the water
and only few men were slightly wounded The
only >lneans Of teloeraphing is to the American
consul at Hong hong ! shall communicate with
him. (Signed) DEWEY.
And yet this modest little man has
established the opening of an era in
human events He has made his coun-
try a world power, and given it one of
the grandest territorial prizes of the
Far East. But it strikes him as merely
a simple performance of duty, about
which there is nothing to be said!
Well. The American people will think
no less of him on that account, and
when he comes home they will make
him blush.
The thanks Of Congress, a sword of
honor, diamond star medal OF honor.
and three cheers for Admiral Dewey!
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clRCULATIoN STATEMENT.

Readers Of TIE Times who may at any time
be unable 10 procure copies Of IL at any news
ftand railroad station or on railroad trains viii
confer favor upon the management by sending
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Communications intended foT publication in
The Times should be tersely and plainly written,
and must in al cases be accompanied by the
name and address Of the writer. Rejected COM
nlunications viii not be preserved, and only man
uscIipts Of obvious importance VIII be returned
20 their authors.
SUNDAY. MAY, s. 1895
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Commenting on the battle at Manila, a
conservative, and formerly peace-at-any-
price publication like Duns Review, says:
zone days work by the officers and men
at Manila has given many days work to
thousands OF people at home of whom
they knew nothing. and has placed all
American industries and interests on a
stronger footing for any conceivable
future This is good, because prints
like Dun's used 10 assal The Times for
saying that a little war would be ii bene-
fit 10 the country.
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Throughout the provinces the situation
is equally as serious. The governors have
been compelled to resign their powers
into the hands Of the military authorities,
and martial law has been proclaimed in
many instances. The governors have
been given instructions by the Madrid au
thorities 10 take this step whenever the
situation demands II without waiting 10
consult the government.
In Valencia there has been demOnstra-
tion which is reported 10 have resulted IN
the shedding of considerable blood. The
province is a stronghold of the Carlists.
and the latter are taking advantage of
the critical situation to push the claims
of the pretender. who from his place OF
safety at Brussels has proclaimed that
although he is pretender. he is also a
patriot, and that his sympathy in the
present conflict is with Spain The atti
tude of Don Carlos is open TO suspicion.
The government does not believe his pro-
testations Of loyalty 10 the cause of
Spain.
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1t is worth while for the calamity howl
ers to take notice that the week past has
witnessed notable rise in the price of
Government bonds. The fours of 1925 have
jumped from 100 to l22 1-2. That does not
look as if anybody were afraid that little
Alfonso was coming over with canal
boat 10 lombard New York!
The times., 1898-05-08

SUNDAY. MAY, S. 1895.
The times., 1898-05-08

Conner Tenth and d Streets Northwest
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A FAMILY FAILING.
The struggle with Heredity.
The Right Side of the Color Line.

To heredity. to the transmission OF
traits from sire to son. we owe most OF the
possibilities of growth and deveio Qmeut.
If each newly born being started utanew,
without the force of hercdity the level
of life might be expected TO be that of the
digger Indian or Bushmau. Naturally bad
traits descend like the good. Pecu1isrities
of feature, cxceptricities of speech aud
manner, birth marks, etc, are handed
down just as surely as manual dexterity.
physical beauty, mathematical ability,
and the mental and moral qualities in
general. A curious example of this de-
scent of family traits IS furnished by Mrs.
Maggie Pickett, Canton, Ca, in whose
family gray hair was hereditary. She
writes:
"Gray hair is hereditary in our family.
As long as can rccollect, my mothers hair
has been gray. About twelve years ago,
my hair began 10 show signs OF turning.
I resolved 10 t-y Ayers Fair ViGor, and
after using IL OILY few times nay hair
was restored TO its natural color. ! still
use this dressing. occasionally, bottle
lasting quite q while; ard though over
forty years of age, ify hair retains its
youthful color and fulneSs. To all who
have faded and gray hair, would heartily
recommend DR.. Ayers Fair Vigor."-Mrs
MAGGIE PIcE2TT, Canton, Ca.
There is no shame in gray hair, but there
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OUR LITERARY LOCKER.



history
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is weekly
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be related
the publication printed,
ADVENTURES N THE PHILIPPINES.
tina strangeI
soldier Confederate entitled
INSIDE OF REBELDCM.
Yves hans oonb publication of
ADVENTURES OF CORPORAL PIKE,
the
0 the Rebellion
features lbe nroduc 'front.' tot ine.
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suddenly changed to cold with q light snow,
by piercing northwest wind rem
dering the suffeliacs OH either side fearful
and almost universal. Oar men were without
tents. and at many points without fires;
While the rebels. worse clal and little better
sheltered. shvered in their fireless trenches
through the weary day and sleepless night
Hundreds on either side were frost bitten; and
it is said Chat quite number of the wounded,
left uneared for by the shifting tide of battle,
were actually frozen to death.
The night following the conflict Just de-
scribed was one OF anxiety and trouble on
the part of the rebels. Gen. Grants force
had been increased by the arrival OF trans
port after transport, until it must have
amounted to 80. 600. if not nearer 40, 900
men, and was nlagnified by their apprehen-
sions to $4,000. The effort to cut their way
out through our right hal been calamity
made, and had signal!y failed Their out
numbece1, rougily-hal.il-d force, had en-
dured "a hours Of alternate fighting and
watching, while suffering all the iiar.isllps of
a Winter campaigp, aad were so outworn as to
fall asleep standing in line-of-5attle, when &C
tually under fire. The position gained by
Smith would enable him to take other Of their
intrenchments in reverse, or to advance under
cover of ridge directly upon their most ini-
portant battery and field-wcrk. Buckner
declared that his post would certainly be
attacked in the morning, and that he could
not hold it half an hour; he thought they
might yet fight their way out, with q loss of
three-fourths of their number. but did not
deem it right to sacrifice SO large proper
ton.
These representations being undisputed, a
surrender became inevitable. Yet Floyd. the
sunset of whose career as Secretary of War
had not appeared brilliant at the North, at
once protested that h, would never sur
render Buckner-whs. for obvious reasons
was scarcely more popular with Kentucky
Unionists than was Floyd with those of the
Free States-presentel no such obstacle
Floyd, therefore, turned the command over
to Pillow, who passed it to Buckner, whose
late superiors now devoted their attention to
the means of escape.
Two rebel steamboats, having arrived n little
before daylight from above, Floyd filled them
with his soldiers, especially those of his own
brigade, and, little before sunrise, cast off
and steamed up the river, leaving the residue
to their fate. (4) c Forrest, with some 500
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like the mast of French cutter. And
withal a complexion like oak-tanned calf

like the mast of French cutter. And
withal a complexion like oak-tanned calf
skin.
HE wore the uniform of his rank, with
out side-arms; tut his uniform was
threadbare, its insignia seedy, and the
long thigh boots he wore were rusty and
even muddy about the toes.
This makeup was i'm great contrast to
Potemkin and Segur in Court morning
dress and to me in the brand-new uni
form of n French Chevalier OF the Grand
Order of Military Merit with the insignia
of an American Commodore and my Grand
Star of France and my American gold
medals of the Ranger ant: the Richard on
my breast.
when summoned to the luncheon we
saw Catharinc in her morning gown, with
rosy checks and luStrOus eyes, welcOm-
ing us with both hands outstretched,
wholly unaffected and without ceremony.
Suwarrow knelt at her feet, fervently
kissed her hand, and said in Russian:
Little Mother thIaterka) behold your
obedient SON" The rest of us simply
bowed and kissed her hand, standing.
Then she said: 'SuwarrOw, my son, take
the hand of your good comradc-ln- arms,
my new Admiral, Paul Jones, OF whom
you have read much. You viii soon
know each other Suwarrow then ad-
dressed to me the usual compliments IN
barely paSSable French, to which | re-
sponded in quite STUN bling Russian;
whereupon he looked Guizzcally at me
and said, in Russian: 'GoSpodin Jones,
am sure that we can both fight better
than can speak French or you Russian.
"All laughed at this sally, none SO heart
lily as Catharine. Then we sat down at
table.
"Oncc seated at table, the Great Empress
quickly began TO unfold her plans. She
had rolled in her hand a small map of the
Black Sea region. Spreading this on the
table she lost no time in indicating to
Suwarrow and me what she expected us
to do. | was amazed at her grasp of at
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ground. ordered a general advance; Gen.
Lew. Wallace leading the attack on the
enemy's left, while Gen G. L. Smith, on our
left, should charge his right. This combined
effort proved entirely successful.
Wallace recovered a.. the ground les. dur
ing the day, resting ut T. III. within $50
yards OF the intrencLuenti whence BucHler
had sailed, onl. 10 return bafled at night;
while Gen. Smiths char-e OF our left,
macnifcently led bv hin against breast
works whereof the defense had doubtless
been weakened TO stren@ !ien Pillows effort,
succeeded with little | So.
The ID Iowa went into them on run,
closely followed by the It'll and 18th. with
the 25th Ind. cutting down or chasing off
their defenders; and the position thus gained
was sool made secure against any effort to
retake it. So closed the WORK of that bloody
day.
Since the siege hecan, the weather had
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may be some sadness. because II is un-
timely, and out of season. Cray hairs are
a crown of honor to the aged, but TO the
young they are a stigma There is no need
to be gray in youth. Grayress comes from
q deficiency of the coloriug matter which
gives the hair its natural tint. This color
ing matter can be supplied artifcislly
and is SO supplied by DR.. J. c. Ayers Hair
vigor. Ii is by supplying the lacking
pigment that DR.. Ayers Hair Vigor re-
stores gray or faded hair TO its original
color. Beyond this, il makes the hair
grow, gives il gloss and softness, stops
it from falling, removes dsndruf, and
cleauses the scalp. Mrs. c. NJ. Ayres.
Mount Airy, Ga, writes:
about three years ago, my head became
fail of daudrutf, which caused great an
uoyance; after 4 time the hair began
falling out. The use Of Dr. J. c. Ayers
Hair Vigor stopped the hair from falling
out and made the scalp clean and healthy
Mrs. c. II. AIREs, Mount Airy, Ca
DR.. Ayers Hair vigor is noted az a
dressing. i. is used every day by thou
sands whose chief claim TO beauty rests
on beautiful hair. send for Dr. Ayers
Curebook, a story of cures told by the
cured Free. Address the J. c. Aver Co.
Lowell, Mass
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cavalry escaped by the road up the imme-
date bank of the river, which was partly
overaowed, and Therefore deemed impraeti-
cable for infantry. but which Forests troop
ers appear to have traversed without difficulty
or loss
During the night, negro had escaped from
the rebel lines, and given our leaders their
first clear informant on of the straits of the
enemy. Gen. Grant was therefore not sur
prised at receiving about daylight, ths
following overture:
HEADQUARTERS FORT DOSELsON, !
Feb. TO- 1852
SIR: In consideration Of all the eircum-
stances governing the present situation OF
affairs at this station, l propose to the COM
manding officer Of the Federal forces the APP
pointment of commissioners to agree upon
terms of capitulation of the forces at this
post under my command. In that view,
suggest an as.a:istice :.atil l. O'Clock to-day.
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6<:;:SS!teayojRulJ Jones:
IN \Aa@sS~OM FIRST NaWalHero.
S%5f1V> <;seyA@sa'fns e:eu<''.
Copyright, 1898, by Augustus c. Buell..

and / confess that their vexation gave me
no pain.
"Soon after my arrival a packet from the
United States came to me through the
French Embassy, in care of the Count de
Segur. it having followed me from Paris to
Copenhagen, thence TO Stockholm, and
finally catching up with me at st. Peters
burg.
at contained many letters and some
papers; among the latter a copy of the
new American Constitution under dis
cussion among the States and not yet rati-
fed.
Il presented a copy of this document to
the Empress at one of my informal audi
enceS. She had not seen its full official
text before; her only knowledge of it hav-
ing been derived from the French and
English journals. She said she would
read it carefully, and the next time ! saw
her she told me she WAS persuaded that
the American Revolution could not fail to
bring about others, and must sooner or
later influence every other Government,
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j. Warren keifer, OF Ohio, who has been
appointed Major-Genetal Of Volunteers, is
veteran of tie late war. 1t was said !v See
rotary Aiger that, by virtue OF his brilliant
military recur,! in the civil war and his sound
physical condition. Gen. Keller was ;,lmira-
bly, equipped to re-enter the United States
Army.
Gen. Keifer was mustered into service on
April 81, 1861, as Major of the Sd Ohio He
was brevetted Brigader- General, United
States Volunteers, to rank from Oct. 10, 1864,
T" for gallant and meritorous service in the bat
ties of Opequon, Fishers Hill, and Middle
town, Va, and was brevetted Major-General,
United States Volunteers, to rank from April
8, 1865, " for gallant and meritorious serv.
ices"
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l am, very respectfully, your obediens
servant, s. b BCCKNER,
igadier-General, c. S. Army.
To Brig. Gen. U. S. GRANT, commanding
U. S. forces near Fort Donelson
The reply was hardly so diplomatic, but
quite lucid-as follows:
HEADQUARTERS ON THE FIELD, !
FORT DoNELSON, Feb. Is, 1862.
To Gen. s. B. BUCKNER.
SIR: Yours of this date, proposing an
armisticef and The appointment of commits
sioners to settle on the terms OF capitalization,
is just received.
No terms, except unconditional and inn
mediate surrender can be accepted.
propose to move immed lately on your
works.
/ am, very respectfully, your obediens
servant, u. S. GRANT,
Brigadier-Geperal Commanding.
Gen. Buckner's response closed the CORE
spondehee thus:
HEADQUARTERS DOVER, (TESN.lC
Feb. Is, 1862 !
Brig. Gen. U. s. GRANT, U. S. Army
SIR: The distribution of the forces under
my command incident TO an unexpected
change of commanders and the ovefwhelm<
ing force under your command, compel me,
Notwithstanding the brilliant success Of tho
Confederate arms. to accept the ungenerous
aud unchivalrous terms which you propose.
am, sir, your servant
$. b. BUCKNER
Brigadier-General, G. S. Army.
The rebel loss by this conflict anil capitu-
lation must have been fully 10000 men, in
Guiding 1000 killed and wounded, to say
IS -
killed and wounded vas probably the larger.
a Maj. w. NJ. Brown. 20t h Miss in his official
report, says one of the boats did not appear TO
have over 80 men on board and that Floyd took
away about 800; but this is probably an UNDER
estimate As all would naturally wish to go, IL
is probable that all went who could
Ito be continued.
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Fort DoNELsON-two miles below Dover,
where the Cumberland makes short head
westward from it. northerly course was q
much larger and stronger work than Fcrt
Henry, covering leveb plateau of nearly q
hundred acres, which surmounts the steep
ID Gen. Grants official dispat. II says: "Iu II
little over one hour all the batteries were
sicnced." Commodore foo.e says: The y, bel
flag was hauled down after Il very severe an {
close y-con esied Tction Of one our ard ID
minutes" Gen. III gilman says he surrendered
after an engagement CT two hours ami lGmii-
utes." The time probably S, c:ned longer on
that side than ours.
Tilghman says he surrendered G6 beside his
staff III, and III on the hospitai-uoat; and adds
that his scaping fierce over AIKEN some
three mites from Fort Henry by cavalry,
who were easily repulsed, but WHO picilcd up
about 20 of his straggcrs while sever | OF his
feld-guns were lost OH tue way. owiig to poor
teens and bad roads
% The Richmond Dispatch had ette. from
one of the officers, dated Aug Ga. Feb -,
who says: Oar troops n,iii,er,..i about 1909
The Nashville Patriot of anou. Fen 10 gave IL
list of the regiments present. With The >trengi h
of each, which foo.s III, 1851, and is CIV IDENTIFY
incomplete.
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1.-THE AMERICAN
CONFLICT"
Leading Incidents and Episodes
of the War 0f1tlle Rebellion.
Ey HORACE GREELEY.
FORTS HENRY AND DONELSON.

TO GUARD THE HEART OF REBELDOM.
GRANT ASSIGNED TO REDUCE BOTH
DEFENSES-PROMPTA ACTION AN ID ENER-
GETIC MOVEMENTS OF THE
ENTERPRISES THE EFFECT = OTHER
MOVEMENTS.
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s. B. BUCKNER,

Editorial Note.-other events Of the Civil
War as told of by Horace Greeley viii be
given in future installments. They ara
graphically and powerfully portrayed.
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EDITORIAL NOTE.-Paul JOnes's adven-
lures in his operations against the Turks
make excellent reading. Mr.. Buells nara
tive is dramatic. accurate and intensely in
tie resting to those who are admirers Of brave
deeds Of war-days.
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Cash Prizes.

Large cash prizes and other valuable gifts
are offered by the j. G. Aver Co., of Lowell,
Mass, for collections Of Health Proverbs. y
Returns must be in by August /. 1898.
Begin your collection at once, an e
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See Home Work offered in this paper for
the Niagara Art Supply Co."
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ITO be continued.)
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81 Col Hanson, Cd KY. and Col. Cook. sd
Tenn as wen as Mai brown. 10th Miss ufici-
al r"i,ort tnat after Euckner's defeil. of Me-
Clcriand, ON ne morning OF he 18th, there
force souihw rd or up the Cum bcrand Col.
Hanson says the way of escape remained open
till they were cred back to the trenches,
late III the afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
LURED FROM
 THEIR DENS
 OF VICE Wholesale Kidnapping in the Chinese Quarter. Women Stolen and Then Shipped to the
 Country. A Reward of 5000 Offered for the Arrest of Each of
 the Abductors. CHIEF LEES IS CONSULTED He Has Detailed Several Men to Apprehend and Arrest the
 Bold Gang.
A Reward of 5000 Offered for the Arrest of Each of
 the AbductoPs.
CHIEF LEES IS CONSULTED
He Has Detailed Several Men t Apprehend and Arrest the
 Bold Gang.

The respectable residents of the Chi nese quarter are greatly alarmed over the wholesale Kidnapping of Chinese women. During the past week no less than eight women have been stolen by highbinders and spirited out of the city.
 Last night the Chinese Consul visited police headquarters and invoked the aid of Chief Lees in experimenting the kidnapers.
 He intends to-day to offer a reward of 5000 for the arrest of each high binder who had a hand in stealing the women. According to his story, several highbinders have banded together for the purpose of supplying the Chinese in other portions of the State with female slaves It is claimed that they receive S2O0 for each woman they kidnap.
 Last Saturday a highbinder, who is the ringleader, visited den inhabited by Chinese women and asked the wo- man who was in charge to allow him to take one of the inmates to the theater. Not suspecting that he intended to steal her, the woman allowed him to take the girl, with the understanding that he was to return with her immedi- ately after the performance was over.
 VI the morning, and still no tidings of the girl. the woman became alarmed and informed Sergeant Shea
 He made an investigation, and learned that after leaving the house the Chinaman took the unsuspecting vic tim to a friends house. where she was drugged.
 Before daylight, and while the unfor- tunate woman was still stupid, her ab- ductor took her to Oakland, where she was turned over to another member of the gang. Since then she has not been seen.
 The police are satisfied that her ab- ductors sold her to some Chinese who lives in the interior of the State
 Several days ago the gang managed to get hold or rather attractive slave and started with her for their head quarters.
 On the way her owner saw them, and, suspecting that they intended to dis pose of her, he asked them to release her. A fight ensued, and as the owner of the girl was valiantly struggling to get possession of her Sergeant Chris jansen appeared on the scene.
 After listening to their contradictory sories Christiansen took the girl to the C,fnese Mission, where she now is. The sane night the gang stole three young wonen from den on Jackson street and shipped them out of the city. Chief Lees is much exercised over the daring operations of the gang, and he is doing every hing in his power to capture the desperate men.
 Last night special detail of officers was sent to Chinatown to assist the