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The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
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Washington. March 1.-THE Army
and Navy Register, a semi-ofiiciaI or
gan. published the following In its issue
Of to-day. and all Washington is talk
ing about II:
The Register Ia In possession of in
formation, the correctness Of which it
has no reason to question In the least.
that certain evidence gathered by the
board Of inquiry at Havana has come
in semi-Ofiicial form to the Presi-
dent from two prominent members OF
the board. This Information has been
In the hands OF the President since
Sunday and has been the occasion of
unusual activity during the present
week. The information is to the ef-
feet hat the Maine was destroyed by n
government submarine mine planted
in Havana harhOr and deliberately ex-
ploded. More than this, 1t appears the
Maine was purposely mOored In the
vicinity OF the mine and the explosion
occurred at moment when the ship
has been Opportunely carried by wind
and tide directly over the mine. These
facts have been limited at and written
about in dispatches from Havana.
Madrid and Washington. and among
the varied statements made the actual
conditions have been touched upon,
but nothing authoritative has been
permitted to escape from the court.
That body Is understood to have COM
pleted Its work but nothing is likely
to be officially promulgated In regard
TO Its findings for IA week or more.
There is obvious reason for such ac-
ton, the objects of which cannot be
defeated by Independent newspaper
statements. There can be but one
outcome Of such report, and prepar-
ations for the Inevitable result are
being industriously and indefatigably
prosecuted. The work of the week re-
lated In detail elsewhere in this issue
shows the government at Washington
appreciates the situation and will be
ready to meet what has now ceased to
be mere emergency"
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

Boston is becoming remarkable In
many ways. A few years ago 1t estab-
lished city printing Office and last
year the profits reached nearly $1,000.
Only members of the unions in the al
lied printing trades are employed at
the highest rate of wages. Mayor Quin-
cy's latest venture is the creation OF
department Of carpentering, plumb
ing, painting and glazing thus doing
away with all contract work. Union
men only are employed. The working
men are now booming Mayor Quincy
for governor next year
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

No wonder everybody wants to buy
chickens raised by Uncle Sam Hanks.
who resides near Macon. Mo. The great
desire for Uncle" Sans fowls comes
from the fact that in the craws of sew
eral of the biddies raised by Hanks
have been found real gold nuggets. The
demand has become so great for his
hens that Uncle" Sam has put UP
sign on the barn informing gold seek
And since they can not buy his hens
the spectators are trying to buy his
farm
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

Boys wages" familiar phrase
which one naturally understands to
mean very small amount, are not
necessarily limited to the cash that is
paid A successful business man has
recently said, II wouldn't employ lad
who couldn't learn enough. every week
to equal the value of the money ! give
him. The boy who complains Of made
Quate payment needs to be told that II
he has chance to gain knowledge and
experience-and improves it-he 10 put
ting himself in position to command
his own terms. later on"
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
PRESSURE ON SPAIN.
rHs POWERS o,vs WARNING
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Chicago, ILL.,. March 1.-THE Times
Herald publishes the following from
its Washington correspondent:
The governments of Europe are ex-
ercisinG a restraining hand upon Spain
to prevent her committing a breach Of
the worlds peace and to induce her to
accept the Inevitable without resort to
force. The creditors Of Spain. who are
In a large measure responsible for this
diplomatic pressure exerted BY their
governments, have directly warned
Spain she must not make war with
America. and that II she does make
war the money to carry on the oper-
ations must come from the people OF
Spain and not from them. At this very
moment quiet. secretive. but none the
less effective. diplomatic pressure Is
being brought to bear upon the gov
ernment to induce 1t to accept the In
evitable without making useless and
destructive war
This pressure is now being exerted
through the various ambassadors at
Madrid. France IL taking the lead
through NJ. Pntenotre and Great Brit
ain is not far behind. The representa-
tives Of Russia and Germany are CO.
operating. The effect Is already OBJ
vious. Spain is cooling down. Her
statesmen, who may be said to be as
able as public men Of any country,
perceive the force Of the argument
used by the representatives Of the
powers. War with America is worse
than useless II Spain can endure the
loss OF Cuba without revolution In the
peninsula. Even peaceful loss OF the
colony will be more easily endured
than the bitterness. the avagery, the
despair, the violence that are sure to
follow In the wake of disastrous
war. Hostilities with America, 1t Is
pointed out to the statesmen at Mad
rid, could have hut one ending. and
that the quick and humliating defeat
for Spain. the loss of Cuba. great
war indemnity to pay the victor, dis
sensions at home. perhaps social and
political revolution and an upheaval
which would cost the royal family Its
throne.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
Josef Hoffman. Triumph.

New York. March 13.-Josef HON.
man. the young pianist. gave his sec
nnd recital in Carnegie hall last even
ing. and every square inch of avail
able space was occupied. fully 5000
people being in attendance. The Wild
est enthusiasm prevailed. and no pian-
list in the height of his fame ever cap
tured public more completely. After
the close Of the programme the audi
ence refused to leave the hall. He was
recalled fifteen times. and compelled
to play three encores. After leaving
the hall an ovation awaited him ct the
stage door. This afternoon be played
ms soloist with Thomas In the Metropoa-
itan opera house, and the entire houss
was sold out. Eastern critics are Vnas-
mous In the statement that since Blu
bensteIn he Is the greatest pianist that
ever came to this country.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

A young college girl with common
sense and taste for mathematics, lis
tened one day TO two older women
talking of their privileges as colonial
DANES. and resenting the claims of GER
tain acquaintance who had no AN
cestors." 'How many ancestors may
erations?" she asked. Il have just
been working 1t ont" "A good many.
I suppose" was the reply. Yes" she
laughed back Something over a mil
lion. Surely among so many we must
all average about alike in distinction.
Surely! the occasional absurdities OF
neutrality-suspicious. societies to the
contrary notwithstanding.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
etTwo BRAz LIAM wARsHlPs.
Report Il That Uncle sam VIII Get Posses
siOn of Them soon

New York. March 14.-The SUMS
Washington special. published this
morning. says:
The greatest interest of the naval ad-
ministratiOn Is now centered in the
question Of whether there will be q
faiiure OF the negotiations 10 secure
the two Brazilian ships built in Eng
land, for which spot cash has been Of
fered by the President. As the situa-
ton with regard to the almost certain
purchase of these vessels now stands,
all that remains IL to obtain the formal
consent Of the government at Rio jan
eiro. 1t was asserted to-day with some
confidence that the vessels would prob
ably become the property of the United
States tomorrow night or Tuesday at
the latest
There Ii a contingency connected
with the transfer Of the Brazilian
cruisers to the United States which
may result In some embarrassment to
the negotiations. Naval officials think,
however, that nothing will 70 wrong
and the didlculty which has appeared
Will not have any serious bearing ON
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cure from the Armstrongs, the build
es Of the ships which will probably be
added to Uncle Sans navy before the
week ID out, promise that they will
construct two similar cruisers for the
.Braxilian government.
The AmaxOnas IL ready to sail from
Gravesand. II she Ii purchased, a
crew of American blue Jackets will
probably be sent to England by the
fastest ocean line to bring her to some
port of the United Statea The sister
ship is not quite ready for service. She
il said not to he the Admirante Ahren,
but the Admirante Teluella.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

At the recent natioyal convention Of
woman suffragists Ytah and Colorado
women were excpded from participa-
tlon because ottheir failure to pay
dues into educational convention. In
both OF th,ee states the suffragists
have carred their point and it would
seem tbht II the advantages came up to
their Expectations they would have
suffident interest to do their share
to~ard extending the privilege to their
sisters of other states.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
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Detroit. March 14.-1n view Of the
extra session of the Michigan Legisla-
ture. called by the governor to
assemble next week to consider Gov
ernor Pingree's measure for incfeas-
ing the taxes on railroads. the gov
ernor to-day issued q proclamation
warning members Of the Legislature
and state oficials against accepting
The governor quotes state laws max
Ing or accepting such gifts with intent
10 influence ofhcial acts as punishable
by heavy nnes and imprisonmeut9.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

1t is gratifying to hnd young people
who are earnest and persevering in
anything they undertake to do. There
is the Irish GIRL. Miss Westropp. and
the English lad, George Jayes. for In
stance. They were anxious to be mar
ried. and there were parental objec-
tions. Cooosqueatly they eloped to
Liverpool and became man and wife.
Then they took . steamer for Boston,
where they wsfe married again. We
anticipate tAak thy viii try q New
York wsAaine Bext and then sample
the Chioaoo VARSITY. There's nothing
l,ks tying ~ Net eoea go bard.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

A pleasing Incident Of the cotton
mills strike in New Bedford was the
idle hours recreation furnished to
strikers through the efforts of one OF
the city pastors. Reading, games, mu-
sic and other forms of wholesome en-
tertainment were provided in two halls.
and all were welcome who would re-
frain from discussing the strike or
other labor matters while present.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
koaEA.s BAp sNus TO RUSSIA.
Asks to Have the Russian Customs and
Military Representatives Withdrawn.

Asks TO hhNo tho husSihu subtoius bhu
Military Representatives Withdrawn.
Yokohama, March 11.-In reply to
the recent complaint by n. Schpeyer,
the Russian charge d'atrAires at Seoul,
to the King OF Corea. that the Corean
officials displayed disfavor toward M.
Alexieff. the Russian representative In
the customs and the Russian military
instructors. and to his demand for an
answer within twenty-four hours. as
to whether the king wished to retain
their services. the king asked Russia
for three days delay.
Yesterday the Cabinet met at Seoul.
discussed the demand and decided to
answer that the government wished
the release of the drill instructors and
of NJ. Alexieif. M
The acting foreign minister, contend
ing that the national integrity Of Corea
was only possible with Russia's assist
...A. diraented from this 6ec3afeu and
resigned.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
FROM EVERYWHERE.

Bsauty may be only skin deep. but
the piunp girl gets the most tandem
rides.
rhe pawnbroker who takes the most
Interest in his business has the least
princip3A
Ont q sight II never out Of lind
with trss lovers. who turn ths sas
very ~.
I.nnAnn has COZ, 900 houses. Paris
has saysse houses New Yosk hae iaS'-
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
yapsn.s Threat.

London. March 11.--A morning paper
says It learns that Japan has warned
Russia that II the latter retains Port
Arthur. Japan will retain Wei-Hai-Wei
and tue Island adjacent.
The same paper says the Japanese
admiralty has ordered the men-of-war
building abroad to BE- hurried, and 1t
denies the report that Japan viii sell
the cruisers now building at san Fran
cisco and Philadelphia.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
Africa's MONKEYS.

Africa's monkeys are giving ont. In
the neighborhood Of the Gold coast
they have been exterminated. and last
year the colony could collect only ST.
$50 monkey skins. whereas, in 1s4l,
16s,405 skins. valued at $2o5. 900. vsrs
exported.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
nl..a.rk . Iis,ple.. Cr,ppss.

New York. March 1.-THE Journals
Berlin cable states that Prince Ris-
marck is = helpless cripple. 1t says
the prince has lost the use Of his legs.
He cannot stand on his feet and it re
quires the strong arms of friends and
relatives to lift him from his chair
onto bis couch or bed.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

W. H. Stevenson, one of the best
known men in Connecticut. has Joined
the Salvation army and presented 1t
with = check for $4,000. Let the good
work 20 on.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
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Utica, N. r, March 14.-Miss Lillian
Kennedy, an actress, who concluded
n engagement at the opera house
here last evening, playing the ''Char1-
n Ball. was stricken with paralysis
q her dreasing room before the close
a the performance. The right side Of
hes fnco, right arm and leg are at
fected. At late hour tonight she
hnA ~ reeaiDsd ccnsciousness
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
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Chicago, March 14.-A special to IT,
Record from Tacoma, Washingtua,
says:
An earthquake has destroyed ~
town Of Ambonia, capital of Ambonda
island, one Of the Malacca afo0p.
Many houses were swallowed . ~
fore the occupants could net ceIl.
Hundreds Of natives were killed ~
200 injured.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
Eus,.od's w.r,,ke Preparations.

London. March 1.-THE first lord of
the admiralty. the Hon. George j.
Goschen, In presenting the naval esti-
mates to the House Of Commons to-
day. pointed out that, with the outlay
in naval works, the expenditures
amounted to the colossal sum of f25,-
$4,000 ($127, ,75O,O0O). which he ex-
planned, was even considered inade-
Quate in some quarters. a.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
E.giand, Aneriea and J.s.p,

London. March 1.-THE New York
correspondent Of the Daily Telegraph
says:
IL have 1t ON the highest authority
that triple alliance between Great
Britain. the United States and 1apan
= psading,~
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

WL.n Actor lie begins his lat
est engagement he vii, have the salts
faction OF knowing that he is not the
only one in the cast.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

What strikes us in beauty is that
which we did not expect to find from
anything We had seen before; a new
arrangement of excellent parts.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

II We had nothing to pardon or to
be pardoned. We might appear to be
more perfect than We are, but we
should In fact be less So
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
A WORD or ADVICE.
He rAo.e Comi.s - Aiasks sr Tie
kIondiks Gold Fields.

Ho 1Aose Coming - Aiaska sr TIE
KIondiks Gold Fields.
One thing should be impressed upon
evsfy miner. prospector or trader COM
ing to Alaska, to the Klondike. or the
Yukon country. and that Is the necss-
sity for providing an adequate and
proper food supply. Whether procured
In the States, In the Dominion. or at
the supply stores here or further on.
this must be his primary concern Up
ON the manner In which the miner has
observed or neglected this precaution
moro than upon any other one thing
will his success or failure depend.
These supplies must be healthful and
should be concentrated, but the most
careful attention In the selection OF
foods that will keep unimpaired indeh-
nitely under all the conditions which
they will have to encounter Is I'm
perAtive. For instance. as bread raised
with baking powder must be relied up
on for the chief part Of every meal.
imagine the helplessness OF . miner
with q can Of spoiled baking powder.
cheapest in the end. Experience has
shown the Royal Baking Powder to
be the most reliable and the trading
companies now uniformly supply this
brand. as others will not keep In this
climate. Be sure that the bacon 10
sweet. sound and thoroughly cured.
These are the absolute necessities upon
which all must place a chief reliance.
and can under no circumstances be
neglected. They may. OF course. be
supplemented by as many comforts or
delicacies as the prospector may be
able to pack or desire to pay for
From the Alaska Mining Journal.
A book OF receipts for all kinds OF
cookery. which is specially valuable for
use upon the trail or in the camp. v
published by the Royal Baking Pow
der company. of New York. The re-
ceipts are thoroughly practical, and the
methods are carefully explained. 70
that the inexperienced may. with its
aid, readily prepare everything reQui-
site for good, wholesome meal, or
even dainties II he has the necessary
materials. The matter is in compact
though durable form. the whole book
weighing but two ounces. Under .
special arrangement. this book will be
sent free to miners or others who may
desire It. We would recommend that
every one going to the Klondike pro-
cure a copy. Address the Royal Bak-
ing Powder Co., New York.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
AstonAhlng.

Mother-"And what do you think Of
my dazghter's French. Countf"
CouAt-"Eet ees re most astonishinS
FreneA haf evaire heard."-Tid-BitA
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

Gold coin in considerable quantities
continues to be shipped to New York
from Europe.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

The Canadian Pacific carried over
100000 tons of American freight last
year.
The sun., 1898-12-27
TICKETS WENT WRONG.
A Letter Delivered by a ColOred BO,
Creates Trouble Between Man
and Woman.

} A certain young man who had an en-
gagement to take young woman friend
of his to gee the performance at the
Wonderland yesterday afternoon is mad.
He was taken sick and as soon as he
found he would be unable to attend the
theatre he wrote nice little note, placed
it and the tickets in an envelope and
directed it to the young woman. Hail
ing passing colored boy he told him
where the young woman lived and
asked him to deliver the letter to her.
The boy in some unaccountable man.
ner took the letter to the wrong place,
and the man who received it never
looked at the address, but tore open the
letter and took out the tickets. He failed
to notice the note in the envelope and
thinking that the Wonderland official
had again sent him tickets, as they
usually do, he asked friend standing
near to write little note of thanks and
return it by the boy.
The young woman in question dressed
herself and sat down patiently waiting
for the young man to come, but he
failed to materialize and to say she was
mad but mildly expresses it.
Feeling better last evening he walked
around to see the young woman and the
reception he received can best be told by
him. The mistake was finally explained
and peace again reigns in that section of
the city.
The sun., 1898-12-27
DAYS EVENTS IN THIS COUNTRY

Spanish warships Infanta Isabel and
Conde de Venaditi, bound from Havana
for Spain, are at Bermuda.
The United States navy is TO be re.en.
forced bv the addition Of twelve war YES
sells, which one year ago were part of the
Spanish navy.
The Northwestern Elevated Railroad
Company. of Chicago, has closed negoti.
ations for loan OF $4,5OO,OOO with
which to put its property in running
order.
Robert Adams, formerly manufac.
turer in Connecticut and New Jersey,
and a resident of Providence, has filed
voluntary petition in Bankruptcy, his
liabilities being placed at over quarter
of million.
A Massillon, Ohio, dispatch says that
the railroad companies are laying in
large supplies of coal to bridge over a
possible strike, which may result from
the enforcement by miners of the Jones
Anti-Screen law.
A statement is authorized by Judge
Day to the effect that under no circum-
stances will he be candidate for Gov
ernor of Ohio. He says his only ambi-
tion is to be allowed to pursue the prac-
tice of his profession.
An Akron, Ohio, dispatch says that
the Goodrich Rubber Company will not
be in the mechanical rubber combine
which is being engineered by Charles r.
Flint. The plant is said to be the largest
of its kind in the country, employing
1000 men.
The exports from the United States to
Canada have never shown more rapid
gains than since the enactment of the
new Canadian tariff giving to imports
from Great Britain and her colonies ad-
vantages of 25 per cent. over imports
from this country.
General Guy V. Henry, the military
Governor OF Porto Rico, reduces the bud
get for next year from 100000 pesos,
as under the Spanish regime, to LOO,
600 pesos. He asks for authority to ap-
ply the custom house revenue to the
improvement of roads and the cleaning
of cities.
Brigadier-G General Robert II. Hall has
been relieved from the command of the
First Brigade, First Division, Fourth
Army Corps, and ordered to join the
Fourth Infantry, and Brigadier- General
John N. Andrews has been relieved from
the command of the Third Brigade, Sec
ond Division, First Army Corps, and
ordered to join the Twelfth Infantry.
Lieutenant Colonel William D. Wolver-
ton, Deputy Surgeon General, has been
retired.
The sun., 1898-12-27
XMAS OF POOR CHILDREN
Presented With Gifts and Candy
by Sunshine Circle
in City Hall.
ADDRESS BY DR.. MURRAY
Harry Baynard Represented Old
kriss and Gave the Little Ones
Dolls, Horns and Candy.--Cap.
tain Kane Master of
Ceremonies.
ADDRESS BY DR.. MURRAY

All those who assisted Sunshine Circle
of Kings Daughters in their commend
able act of giving a Christmas treat to tn.
poor children Of Wilmington are wei
repaid for their labors.
The happy but poor little children
with their bright and overjoyed coun
tenances were touching sight and one
calculated to move the hardest heart tc
an appreciation of the situation.
About 300 poor children were given
presents at the City Hall yesterday morn.
ing and happier lot it would be hard to
imagine.
Shortly after 10 o'clock the children
went trooping into the Municipal Court
room, where they were greeted with the
gorgeous sight of beautifully trimmed
tree and other good things of Christmas
times.
After the youngsters were comfortably
seated President of City Council Leitch
opened the exercises with the hymn "All
Hail the Power of Jesus Name" He was
assisted by the circle and all present.
The hymn was followed with prayer
by Rev. DR.. Murray.
A sensation was next created by the
address of welcome made by little Joseph
Eggleston, who is about 5 years of age.
The little fellow acquitted himself nobly.
Harry Baynard acted the part of "Old
kriss."
Captain of Police Kane was master of
ceremonies and was an active helper of
the circle in its efforts to entertain.
There was l6O dolls, many horns, story
books and toys presented to the chill
dren, who could hardly contain them
selves so great was their pleasure at the
kindness OF Sunshine Circle.
The ladies of the Circle say that they
have been supported in their charitable
work for the entertaining of the poor
children by many prominent citizens
and merchants, among whom are men,
toned Stern Bros, who contributed
many dolls, toys, games and otner
things.
The police department. Of the city ma.
the affair success. The patromen
each distributed tickets to the poor chill
dren of their acquaintance on their re-
spective districts.
After all of the children who held
tickets were served, many poor waits
who had been overlooked were admitted
and treated until all Of the good things
we're distributed.
Among those who were active in the
aid of the ladies and who were present
yesterday were Judge Ball, Mayor Nc
Lear, Medford Cahoon, Chief of Police
Dolan, State Detective Walter Witsil,
Aos, { -. 4 fI /
Mr.. Hopes.
Mrs. Began, matron at the City Hall
was valuable assistant of the circle and
made every effort in her power to make
the affair what it was, a glowing success.
Sunshine Circle has done grand work
bringing joy into the homes OF Winning
ton where poverty would otherwise have
deprived the little tots from such pleas
ures as children enjoy and look forward
to from year to year.