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Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-15
Is This What We Voted For:

With Mckinley and the gold cohorts
crying prosperity" cotton mills, shoe
factories. iron works, business houses,
are going into bankruptcy, while wages
are being reduced nearly everywhere.
Even the Mckinley administration Is
cutting wages in navy yards and other
places. Is this what the people voted
for in 1896?
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-15
NATCHITOCKES La. April. Is. 1898.

creases, lawless deeds will multiply
Columbus Post.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-15

There are no crowned kings in
America, but there are uncrowned In
dlviduals who control more land, exact
more tribute and WELD q more ire
sponsible power over the life and des-
TIMES Of the nation than any crowned
king possibly could.-The Beacon.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-15

A New York paper keeps shouting
that times are prosperous in the east.
OF course they are. If they were not,
the employees of the New England mills
could not afford to accept a reduction
OF 10 to 20 per cent. in ges.-Tellu-
ride Journal.
Natchitoches populist., 1898-04-15

So long as the homes are less healthy
and comfortable than the iails, impris-
onment will be no punishment, and in
society where 5000 commit suicide
every year, death has no terrors for
the criminal.-NeW Charter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX
SALE.

State of Iowa, Polk County IS:
10 j. u. Wicks: You are hereby
notified that on the 2n day of Deem
Der, A. D. 1895 the following described
real estate, situated in Polk county,
Iowa, was sold for the taxes for the
year 1894 which real estate is described
as follows, to-wit: Lot twenty-five (22)
Charter Oak Addition. Addition to
and now forming part of the city OF
the city of Des Noines, Polk county,
Iowa. That the same was at such sale
purchased by J. C.. Springer and a
certificate ISSUED to him by the Treas
urer of Polk county, Iowa, and by the
said j. c. Springer the certificate was
duly assigned to J. H. Phillips, and he
is now the over and holder of said GER
tificate, and the right of redemption
will expire, and Treasurer's deed for
said property will be made, unless re-
demption from such sale be made with
in ninety days from the completed
service hereof. J. II. PHlLLlfS'
Lawful holder and owner of said GER
tificate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
REDEMPTION NOTICE.
NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX
SALE

State of Iowa. Polk County So:
TO S. Il. Orion: You are hereby
notified that on the Sd day OF Decem-
Der, A. D. 1894 the following described
Real estate, situated in Polk county,
iowa, was sold for the taxes for the
year 1894 which real estate is described
as follows, to-wit: Lot twenty t9Ol
Capital Addition. Addition to, and
now forming a part of the city of Des
Moines, Polk county, Iowa. That the
same was. at such sale, purchased by !.
II. Phillips and certificate issued to
him by the Treasurer Of Polk county,
Iowa, and he is now the owner and
holder of said certificate, and the right
of redemption will expire, and Treas
urer's deed for said property will De
made, unless redemption from such
sale be made within ninety days from
the completed service hereof.
T. j. II. PHILLIPS,
Lawful holder and owner Of said
certificate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

of Clinton.
Mt. Hancock, Mr.. McNeal, Ms. L.
Culbercon, and MI. Pinkard are meeting
with great SUCCESS as managers sfres-
taurants, candy-kitchens and bakeries.
One Of Clinton's Afro-American gradu-
ates. Miss Carrie Bush, has compo ed a
beautiful march entitled "Vincir' which
has found . ready sale among musical
people.
Mr.. A. Bush, the energetic superin-
tendon. OF tho Bethel Sunday school, il
rehearsing for musical to be given on
Thanksgiving.
Miss Alantha Glanton. formerly direc-
TOW of tho A. NJ. E. choir. was married
| September 9th, and has gone to Vir-
gina to live.
Rev. Tillman and wife were rendered a
pleasan, surprise Tuesday evening BY a
| number Of good Clinton people who tet'
many tokens Of good will.
Mr.. G. Washington Dozie5 celebrated
his S7th birthday Saturday, Oct. 10. MI
| Doziev 10 quite hale and bids fair to see
many more years.
Mrs. P. P. Taylor has gone to Daven'
port to visit he's husbands new field Of
labor.
Miss NJ. Doziey is = student in the
high school and is q member OF the
junior class.
Rev. Bundy held very pleasant quar-
terly here October 9Th.
"OBsERvER."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

Geo. Holt, principal tenor, with
the Black Patti Troubadours, lbs
the musical world wondering who
he is and where he came from!
There is talent yet in the West to
burn. Freeman.
True tho West has much hidden talent
that the East has not heard Of, but the
progression and evolution Of time will
briug before the East. This latent pow
er md ability II chance Is only given
Dies Moines is proud ofPfof. Holt, Iowa
is proud of bis talent, as a singer. and the
East will soon be as proud of him as we
are, and the world will hear him. He is
the production OF the middle West, the
grand old state of Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

But Alger, and Cosbiu. wont allow them
no show
And declares that to Cuba, they surely
will 60.
The Presidents name would surely be
blessed
Should he send the brave regiment to it's
home in the West.
They left their good barracks, and to the
Southland did 60
To place where such soldiers, were ne'r
oamped before.
The people in Florida, were nearly dis
tracted
To think of the way our government had
acted,
But the Negro has shown to the whole
world at large
He is a good soldier, and makes a good
charge.
l nope that the President will not pull the
lever
And send them back to Cubs to battle
with fever.
By James C. Williams, Corporal of
troop NJ, 10 U. S. Cavalry. Dedicated to
the 10th U. S. Cavalry in memory of its
gallant charge al the battle of Santiago
de Cuba and it's part in Cuban campaign.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
Mrs. j, ~ Tbopas
Short Order Restaurant
~%
Open day and night. The neatest
and best in the city.
-TS
113 South 18th St. Omaha, Nob.
NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAN
SALE.

State of Iowa, Polk County SIS:
To L. F. Zeiger: You are hereby
notified that on the 30 day of Deem
Der, A. D. 1895 the following described
real estate, situated in Polk county,
Iowa, was sold for the taxes for the
year 1913 which real estate is describ-
ed as follows, to-wit: Lot thirty-eight
(3s) Godfrey Park Addition to, and
now forming part of the city of Des
Moines, Polk county, Iowa. That the
same was, at such sale, + purchased by
j. II. Phillips and certificate is
sued to him by the Treasurer of Polk
county, Iowa, and he is now the owner
and holder of said certificate, and the
right of redemption will expire, and a
Treasurer's deed for said property will
be made, unless redemption from such
sale be made within nienty days from
the completed service hereof.
j. H. PHILLIPS,
Lawful holder and owner of said GER
tificate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
How to Prevent Group:

How to Prevent Group;
We have two children who arc sub.
ject to attacks OF Group. Whenever an
attack is coming on my wife gives them
Chamberlain's Cough remedy and it al
ways prevents the attack. It is a
household necessity in this county and
no matter what else we run out of, it
would not do to be without Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy. More of it sold
here than of all other cough medicines
combined.-J. NJ. NICKLE, of Nickle
Bros, merchants, Nicklevills, Pa. For
sale by all Druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
Three Doctors in Consu tation
From Benjamin Franklin.

"When you are sick, what you like
best is to be chosen for medicine in
the first place: what experience tells
you is best, to be chosen in the second
place; what reason Ii. e., Theory says
is best is to be chosen in the last place.
But if you can get DR.. Inclination, DR..
Experience and DR.. Reason to hold
consultation together, they will give
you the best advice that can be taken.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
OTTUMWA NEWS.

M. W. Cratic Of Oekaloosa was in ouE
sity last Thursday.
Miss Jones Of Muohakinock is in the
city, she is The guest Of Mss. Turner.
Mr.. Walter Davis left Monday evening
for Q few days in Cedss Rapids on bust
ness.
Mrs. 3. Carter spent several days in
Omaha last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Davis entertained
nc dianer Sunday. Mrs. Emma Gardner
Of Springfield, ILL.,, Mr.. Harvey of Chic.
AGO. and Miss Nae Owens, it was served
In six courses.
Nn. Emma Gardner and little daughter
vhe has been visiting relatives and friends
len Wednesday night for Peoria, Ill "a
Join her husband,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

When You have bad cold DR.. Incli-
nation would recomend Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy because it is pleasant
andsafe to take. DR.. Experience would
recommend it because it never fails to
effect permanent cure. DR.. Reason
would recommend it because it is pre-.
pared on scientific principles, and acts
on natures plan in relieving the lungs,
opening the secretions and restoring
the system to a natural and healthy
condition. For sale by all Drnggists'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
CLINTON.
Opeeisl to the BYsTANDHR.

0pe0I8l " VIZ OASAANDAA"
Clinton 10 very pretty Iowa town
with . very creditable Afro-American
population.
Rev. g. NJ. Tillmsn.i the new pastor OF
tl,s A. M. r. church. has arrived and
established himself at go Second avenue
Rsv. Tillmsn is spoken Of a. one Of the
ssvsng young men Of tho Iowa Confer
snce. He never fails and anticipates ,
pleasant stay here.
Miss Mary Moreland. very sweet
soprano singer, has been elected a.
leader Of the A. NJ, E. choir; Miss
Myrtle Hampton director and o'ganiss,
Mrs. Tillman assistant organ;st, and
M. A. Bush manager. Other members
Of the choir ore Misses N. DozieF, Aline
Simpson. Anna Cooper, and MI. G. T.
Dozisr.
NJ. n. O. Culbsrson, an ex.student Of
Wilbssforcs University, now . LEGAL
prsashsr, y > highly rsspsctsd resident
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
AN APPEAL FOR THE GALLANT
TENTH.


Special TO the BYsTANDER.
All praise to the brave, gallant boys o.
the Tenth
They accomplished the object for which
they we're sent.
Now let them Est for the deeds they have
done
Doth proclaim to tho world our country
has won,
Along with the Rough Riders our boys
have marched
And captured those Spaniards, who in the
trenches had orouchsd.
Now the Rough Riders have left them
and gone to their homes,
But the gallant Tenth Cavalry back to
Cuba may roam.
There's Miles their brave general, has his
soldiers 1t hsart
And declares that for Cuba. they shall
never depart.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
ALBA NEWS.

Mr.. c. G, Tolson spent Sunday at
home With bis family.
MI. Earnest Monroe left Albis on his
Tip this week.
Company A, sad the Sunday school
gave social Of The city bal! on Saturday
evening.
Miss Maddox, of Centerville. was in
Abba on Tuesday of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. CLANCY and Mr.. Bur
few. of Hiteman, were shopping in Abba
Friday.
President Mckinley passed through
Abba on Thursday afternoon on his re-
turn from the Omaha Exposition. A
large crowd Of Albians greeted the presi-
dent a. the depot which was very pretA'y
decorated for the occasian.
The Willing Workers club is preparing
to give . musical concert in the near
future.
The A. NJ. E. Sunday school officers
have decided 10 change their time Of Sun.
Day school from 9 4. m, to 3 p. m. All
ore cordially invited to attend.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
SECRET ORDERS.

North Star Lodge, No. 9, A, F. A. M.-Meets
First Thursday In each month at Masonic
Hall-COrner West Sixth and Walnut j. +.
Blagburn, w. NJ g. H.Cieggett, secretary.
Hiram Chapter, No. 7-Meets on Second and
Fourth Tuesday in each month at Masonic
Hall. Robert Webster, H. P; G. H. Cleggett
secretary.
King Solomon COmmandery, No. 6.-Meets
Second and Fourth Thursday in each month
at Masonic hail. Fred Jackson, M. c.; G. H.
Cleggett, Rec.
Charity Lodge, No. 2l92, G. U. o. OF o. F.
Meets First, Second and Third Tuesday each
month at Odd Fellows hall on West Sixth
and Walnut streets. D. Burns, N. G.; F.
Brown, Il. S.
Naomi Court. No. 3-meets Second Monday
in each month at Masonic hall. Mrs. j. H.
Shepard, matron; Mrs. Fred jackson. Score
tary.
Iowa Chapter. o. E. S.-Msets Third Wednes.
day Of each month Masonic hall. Mrs. G. II.
Cleggett, nlatron; Mrs. Mary Bell, secretary.
Mt. Olive Court, No. Affects First Thursday
OF each month ut Masonic hall' Mrs. Susan
White, matron; Mrs. Flora Majors, seere-
tary.
Thursday in each m onth at Odd Fellows
hall. Mrs. Harris, NJ. c.; Mrs. b. J.Holmes,
P.S.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

1t Saves the Children.
Chambcrlain's Cough Remedy has
saved the lives of thousands of croupy
children. 1t is also without an equal
for colds and whooping cough.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

Subscribe for the BYsTANDER.
Old fashions in dress may be revived,
but no old fashioned medicine can re-
place Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by all
Druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

b~ We want you to subscribe for
the Iowa STATE BYsrANDER. ~za
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

:
Republican Tickets
STATE.
Secretary of State.
GEORGE L. DOBSON of Polk.
Attorney-General.
MILTON REMLEY of johnson
Treasurer.
JOHN HERRIOTT of Guthrie
Auditor
FRANK F. MERRIAM of Delaware
Judge of Supreme Court
HORACE E. DEEMER of Montgomery
Clerk of Supreme Court
CHRIS Il. JONES of Washington
Reporter of Suprem Court
BENJAMIN I. SALLINGER of Carol
Railroad Commissioner full term)
WELCOME MOWRY of Tama
Railroad Commissioner (short term)
DAVID J. PALMER of Washington
CONGRESSIONAL.
First District
THOMAS H. HEDGE, Burlington
Second District
THOMAS j. LANE, Clinton
Third District
DAVID B. HENDERSON. Dubuque
Fourth District
W. E. HAUGER, La Port City
Fifth District
ROBERT G. COUSINS, Upton
Sixth District
JOHN f. LACEY, Oskaloosa
Seventh District
JOHN A. T. HULL, Des Moines
Eighth District
WILLIAM z. HEPBURN, Clarinda
Ninth District
SMITH MCPHERSON, Red Oak
Tenth District
JONATHAN p. DOLLIVER, TT. Dodge
Eleventh District
LOT THOMAS, Storm Lake.
COUNTY.
Judges Ninth judicial District.
w. +. CO.>RAD,
C. P. HOLMES,
CHARLES A. BISHOP,
S. F. PROUTY.
Judge to Fill Vacancy.
CHARLES A. BISHOP.
Attorney.
JOHN M'I.ENNAN.
Auditor.
JOHN S. INCLUSION.
Clerk of Courts.
JOHN C. TATE.
Recorder.
JOHN P C. OOK.
Supervisor First District.
FRANK T NORRIS.
Supervisor Second District.
II. T. TEACHOUT.
Justice Des Moines Township.
JOHN ]. HALLORAN,
w. A. IRIS.
Justices Lee Township.
FRANK F. BLYLER.
C.. Nj. AYLESWOSTH.
Constables Des Moines Township.
w. H. BAKER.
O. c. RIDDLE.
Constables Lee Township.
JOHN J. RYAN.
ED SUNBERG.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

Mrs E. Jones, is having serious troub-
lie with her cancer.
Mr.. VIM. SPOTS, is visiting in Chicgo.
5. S. board, met at the parsonage last
Thursday evening.
Trustees rally the first Sunday in
Nov.
Last Thursday evening fully 1000
persons assembled at the depot to see
President Mckinley. He was joyfully
greeted by that enthusiastic crowd.
After short speech and handshaking
his train pulled out amidst the cheers
of the crowd.
Mrs. j. Peterson has been on the
sick list.
The Christian Endeavor Society has
reorganized and changed their hours
from 8 p m. to $3.50 p. m. A cordial
invitation to all.
Rev. D. J. Tate and wife are stopping
with Mr.. Berry,s until their household
furniture arrives.
Quarterly meeting second Sunday in
November and the third Sunday Trus-
tees election.
Mrs. Laura Reeves of Ottumwa is
staying at Mrs. E. Jones.
The A. N. E. church has organized q
choir with Mrs. F. J. Peterson as or.
ganist.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
THE VALUE Of
Spectacles

Depends on the fitting. We make them
to fit any eyes. Diseases OF the Eyes,
Ear, Nose and Throat cured.
Consultation Free.
DIR. F. DUNCAN & SONS,
81 w. Fifth st.. Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
FRIDAY OCTOBER ii.
CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARlAN.

Mrs. Jas L. Dsmeron. Of Iowa City,
spsat . fsw days visiting a the home o.
Nm. Geo. N. Wade Last week. She 70.
ported . pleasant visit prior to bss de-
rartuss fos hss hsms. she Seek in thl
Carnival while hsrs.
The Arnold Concsst Company spsn,
about ten days in orr city rshsarsipg.
While here they wesS stopping with Mr..
snd Mrs. George H. Fsds.' " They III,
Wednesday O thsiv' western tous.
Sunday. the 10th, was quarterly NEST
log At the A. n. 4. church. A miaistss
from 81. Paul's NJ. E. church assisted the
pastor In administering the sacrament.
Mrs. W. A. Ssarcy, Of Muscatins, was
. visitor in our city during Carnival
week, guest of Mrs. Henry Davis.
Miss Emma Oliphant entertained .
few friends last Wednesday evening At
lunch.
Quite number Of colored men are
here working on the Asphalt paving.
The Arnold Quartette rendered some
excellent music at the A. NJ. E. church
Sunday afternoon.
MI. and Mrs. French Perkins are the
happy parents of a bouncing boy. French
is all smiles.
Mrs. Jackson, Of Sigourney, WAS q
Carnival visitor to our city. She has
many friends In the Rapids who were
glad to see hes 40 this was her former
home.
The Light House society met Friday
night with Mrs. George Tyler. Alargs
number were present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-01
NEWYORK TUESDAY, NOVEMBER l. 1S9S.-TWELVE PAGES

Commissioners expressed the opinion that the
American demands would create in Spain as
they had upon her Commissioners an exceed
ingly grave impression. Were the Spanish COM
missioners pushed to a final determination TO-
night they would reject the American demands;
but the changing tone Of the Spanish press
urges the consummation of a treaty Of peace
however rigorous. the argument being that al
though the Spanards bow to the American de-
mands the Commissioners do not acknowledge
the justice or admit the legality Of them.
Tonight the Spanish Commissioners feel that
the United States. TO all intonts fnd purposes.
has not offered any financial lnducement 10
Spain to cede by treaty any part Of the Philip
pires. Had the American Commissioners even
offered to take ova. the entire Philippine Geot
Of S40,oG0.o00. the spaniards affect % feel that
IT would have been nothing and thcT regard
to-day's propositions measre as rot TO
warrant even schedule OF SPANS "pacihc
expenditures In the archipelago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-01
CUBAN ARMY YIELDING.
SANTA CRUZ DEL SUR INSU URGENTS FANO;
DISSOLUTION-BAD CONDITIONS AT
CIENFI EGOS

Havana Oct 31.-AdVices received here from
Santa Cruz del Sur say that majority OF the
representatives, Of the Cuban Army. at the
meetings held here in favor OF the dlsHlu-
tion of the Cuban insurgent government and
the appointment OF a commission 10 go 10 wash
ington for the purnose OF thanking the Ameri-
can Government for It, Intervention in favor Of
the Cubans, and to put themselves unconditon-
ally al the disposition Of the Washington au-
thorites. so as tc c"able the latter to develop
their programme without any hindrance. The
Cubans are also said to be in favor OF the DIS
bandment OF the insurgent army.
The Cuban leaders. who will probably assem-
ble at Marinao. are to be presided over by
Manuel sanguly. who has been i'll with fever
for several days at C.enfL'goS, on MS way ID
Santa Cruz del Sur
Major Almy and Captain Page have returned
here from Cienfuegos. They report that sanitary
conditions there are bad. especially at the quar-
ters and camps occupied by the Spanish sol
diers The American officers advise that these
places be burned down as they infected
with yellow fever and other disease germs have
been found.
The reports OF skiimishes between the Span
lard, and Cubans are Incorrect There have
been no hostilites between them.
1t is understood that the eight battalions Of
troops remaining along the JucarO military line
will arrive at Cienfuegos this week. preparatory
10 being embarked for Spain. Ia all. about
twenty-five thousand troops are expected 70
concentrate at Cl-nfuegos for embarka tor
home.
The Spanish mt!l steamer Porto Rico sailed
from Cienfuegos on Wednesday. carrying one
thousand troops
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-01
SUDDEN ACTIVITY AT ESQUIMAUTr
THE AMPHION SAILS FOR THE SOCIETY ISLANDS

Victoria, r. g.. oct. 3l.-The departure ~ Her
Maiesty's ship AmrNlon Sunday for the So
ccty Islands. the Fren'h colony IN the South Seas
did not end tie activity at the Esquimault Naval
station As soon 4 she let the wharf at the dock
yard the dockyari crew detailed TO get the
drydork I'm readiness FOR the reception Of Her
Majosty's ship Leandcr. She. too is to go on a
long voyage. At least be In readiness for any
duty that she may be called upon to perform.
Tho most significant feature outside of the de-
parture Of the Amphio1. however. is the activity
on Her Maicsty's ship lmpcreuse. Admiral Pal
lisers flagship. on Sunday large number Of
men had shore leave an unusual thing on sundays.
and this morning she began cOaling. II il under
stood that she goes out under orders on Thursday
but il is not likely that She will follow the Am
phion as that would leave EsQuimault with a small
feet the Leander. the Icarus. TWO tOipedO-boat
destroyers and two torpedo-boats The opinion
among naval men is that England is dispatching
fleets from Halifax 20 the Wesi Indies and from
E-ouimault Tahiti 10 show the French how
utterly her colonies would be at the mercy OF tho
British should she make any warlike movements.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-01
WARLIkE MOVES IN ENGLAND.
FURTHER ORDERS FOR MOBILIZATION
ISSUED
RESERVES AND VOLUNTEERS SAID TO BE HELD
READY FOR sERvICE--GLooMY TONE
on THE EXCHANGES.

London oct 31-A number OF sgnalmen
now on duty with the British Channel Squad
ron, which arrived at Gibraltar this morning.
have been ordered home. for service, it is pre-
sumed. on board the auxiliary cruisers, II the
latter are required for active fervice.
A sensation has been caused by the arrest this
mornirs Of a supposed Russian SPY at fort
near Harwich. The man already under
surveillance. and went To a re'oubt where ne
tried to obtain some Information from sentry
REGARDING the fortfcations He was promptly
arrested. and inquiries are being made regard
Ing his antecedents
1t also asserted to-day that the COM
mandng officers OF the London volunteer regi-
ments had received orders to prepare for Inn
mediate mobilization, and it was added that the
different artillery corps have been Informed as
to the forts on the southern and eastern coasts
to which they have been allotted
The Pail Mall Gazette" this afternoon says:
England has been and even now is so near
that the Government has carried It's prepa-
ratlons to the furthest limit OF the preparatory
stage. 1t has been arranged to call out the re-
and tho militia and to mobilize the vol
unteers simultaneously and 10 form large camps
al various important railroad functions. where
rolling stock and locomotives will be concen-
trated"
Thorc was an unexpectedly glooray feeling this
morning on the Stock Exchange and the Paris
Bourse. both these markets being Influenced. II
il inferred from the aggressive tone o. some OF
the French papers.
Besides this something extra ordinary seems
10 have happened. and 1t looks as II a crisis Is
approaching The British naval preparations
certainly being pushed with great activity
The British emergency squadron Is gathering
/ at Davenport with all possible speed Seven
battle ships and one cruiser have been thus
far designated to join this squadron. Officers
and sailors have been hurriedly recalled from
leaves Of absence. several battle-ships ana
cruisers az Portsmouth taking their full
crews on board. and other warlike preparations
are being made