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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-29

neapols and Columbia went 10 sea Sat-
urday night In the teeth Of a gale. What
their mission was nobody except the
navy officials knows. and anybody Is
competent To speculate thereon.
The story OF the loss of the Topeka
proves untrue, as the vessel in collision
with the Albafross has arrived safely In
port.
Saturday there was an exciting scene
afioat with the blockaders. A vessel
was seen standing in for the shore and
the New York with other vessels imme-
diately started for her. She was soon
made out to be warship and believed
to be Spanish. The New York prepared
for a fight, believing her to be the Viz
caya or Oquendo, when the Italian flag
was made out. A few minutes later she
began firing a salute of fifteen guns and
proved to be the Italian cruiser Giovan-
nj Bausan, bound for Havana. This
ended the incident, and she proceeded
for the harbor after her salute had been
returned
The firing on the Spanish merchant
man Buena Ventura in advance of a
formal declaration of war has raised
very interesting point which is being
debated in the diplomatic corps. The
owners of the vessel in New York have
announced their intention to appeal,
and 1T is not improbable that vigor-
Gus demand for redress from this gov
eminent may be prosecuted. They have
notified the French embassy here
through the French consul at New
York of a protest against the firing up
on and seizure of their vessel, and the
French embassy in this city expects to
receive formal protest from them for
submission to the state department
Some members of the diplomatic corps
say they believe the vessel will be
promptly released by this government.
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PROMPT RESPONSE TO THE CALL.
No Time Lost i'm Getting the State Troops
into Uncle Sans Service.

INTO uncle SANS Servfces
Springfield, Ills, April rs. = At
o'clock last night Governor Tanner re-
reived a call from Washington for
troops, and at 1880 o'clock Adiutant
General j. N. Reece was at work get
ting out the orders calling out the en-
tire National Guard of Illinois. to rem
devious at this city tomorrow.
Madison, Wis, April 26.-On an
nouncement Of the call from Washing
ton for volunteers Governor Scofield is
sued a stirring patriotic proclamation
to the psople of Wisconsin.
Des Moines, Ia, April 26.-"Move to
this cisy without delay" was the order
sent TO Iowa National Guard captains
by Adjutant General Byers last night.
The guards Of the state are all in read
mess.
Indianapolis, April 26.-Gov. Mount
last evening issued his proclamation
Ealing upon the Indiana guard to as
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-29
a School Girls
Nerves.

This record is Of especial value to PARENTS Ns
message from lo0izg mother dedicated to the mothers
Of gyozOing girls. II butfA na,yati0e of the utmost
interest and azb01Z
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-29
To lombard American Cities.

1t is reported here from Madrid that
the destination of the Spanish fleet
which is said to have been at sea for
some days, is unknown to any one but
the minister of marine, Admiral Ber-
mejo. But, it is added, that news is
expected before long at the Spanish
capital Of the bombardment of Ameri-
can coast towns.
The reports from Madrid also saythat
the Spanish naval critics are satisfied
that Spain can easily force the block
ade of Cuba when she desires to do so,
but in the meantime, it is explained,
as the governors Of Cuba and Porto
Rico have advised the "panish govern
ment that they do nc. need the fleet,
the government has q ded to utilize
the warships elsewhei -
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Battle Expected shortly.

Shortly afterward another dispatch
arrived from the captain general of the
Philippine islands declaring the mill
tary measures he is taking TO support
the action of the Spanish squadron and
to defend Manila, Cavite and other
places against any American attempt to
land in combination with the insur-
gents. The news soon reached the
clubs and the newspapers and created
an immense sensation. The minister of
marine expressed the belief that the
United States squadron would reach
Manila in about sixty hours, and
battle, therefore. is expected in about
three days. The naval men here who
are acquainted with the Philippine ISL
ands believe the Spanish squadron will
take up positions near Cavite, so as to
be supported by the batteries there and
at Manila.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-29
FIGHT EXPECTED
The Spanish Fleet at Manila
Sets Sail.
CONFLICT TO OCCUR SOON.
Epaniards Intend to Intercept Our
Fleet Before It Reaches
Manila.

Madrid Awaiting News of the lombard
ment of American Coast Cities by the
Spanish Fleet, Which, 1t Is Said, Has
Been at Sea for Some Days-spanish Ma
val officials Believe They Can Force the
Blockade of Cuba.
Madrid, April 27.-An official dispatch
from Manila announces, that the Span
ish fleet has sailed to take up it's posi-
tion to meet the United States squad
ron. The latter had not been sighted
when the cable message was sent, but
the American warships were expected
at any moment
An official dispatch has just been re-
ceived from the governor of Manila,
capital of the Philippine islands, in
which he announces that he expects
hourly to hear of an engagement be-
tween the Spanish and the American
squadron. There is great rejoicing here
at the news of the capture of the Amer
lean bark Saranac at Iloilo. Philippine
islands.
London, April 27.-According to spe-
cial dispatch received here from Madrid
the Spanish minister of marine, Adj
miral Bormeio, received a cipher mes
sage from til. Spanish admiral in COM
mand at Manila, Admiral Montejo, an
nouncing that after taking the meas
ures necessary to organize the naval de-
lenses of Manila and Cavite, he was
about to sail with his squadron to take
IN n DositiOn and await the coming of
the United States fleet. The Spanish
minister of marine, the special dispatch
continues, forthwith communicates
with Premier Sagasta, who summoned
the minister for war; General Correa,
and the three ministers held a confer
ence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-06

trict of Columbia and was appointed to
the Naval academy from Virginia in
1861. He graduated in 1854. He served
on the Colorado of the European squad
ron from 1855 to 1867. He was promot-
ed to master in 1866 and served on the
Canandaigua, also Of the European
squadron, during 1867 AID 1868. He
was commissioned lieutenant in 1868
and was on duty in the photographic
Office. He was commissioned lieutenant
commander in 1868 and served on the
Sabine.
He was attached to the Naval acade-
my as assistant in the department Of.
physics and chemistry in 1871 and was
ordered to the Tuscarora the next year,
serving as executive officer during her
deep sea sounding expedition in the.
north Pacific ocean. He was instructor
in physics and chemistry at the Naval
academy from 1874 to 1873.
Captain Jewell was in command Of
the coast survey steamer Gedney from
June, 1878, to August, 1879, when he
became executive officer of the Const1tu-
ton He was placed in command Of
the naval torpedo station at Newport in
May, 1881, and remained there until
1886, being promoted to commander on
Jan 20, 1885.
The Essex was under his command on
the Asiatic station from June, 1886, IN
til May, 1889. He was again placed in
command of the naval torpedo station
in December, 1889.
The protected cruiser Columbia, Cap
tain James H Sands, has a displace-
ment of 1875 tons, her speed is %. 8
knots, her horsepower 10, 500, and she
cost 50, 725, 900. For armament the Co
1umbia has two inch guns, eight 4
inch, one 8 inch gun and Is smaller
guns
Captain Sands was born in the Dis
trict of Columbia and appointed from
Maryland to the Naval academy in 1859.
He graduated in 1868, was promoted as
ensign the same year, was commission
ed as lieutenant in 1865 and as lieuten-
ant commander in 1858. He was on the
New York 1876, and the latter year
was placed on duty at the navy yard,
New York
The New Orleans, Formerly the AmazOnss.
The most interesting vessel in Com
modore Schley's fleet, or, in fact, in the
United States navy, is the new cruiser
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-06

In 1898 Captain Higginson, while in
command of the cruiser Atlanta, was
relieved of his command and ordered
home because of his failure to exercise
proper dispatch in getting his ship to
sea for Nicaragua to protect American
interests there.
The protected armored cruiser Brook
Ign, Captain Francis A. Cook, is the
most magnificent cruiser in the navy.
She marked almost as great an advance
on the New York as the New York did
on the armOred cruisers of foreign navies
that had preceded her. She is larger,
more powerfully armed, carries a larger
coal supply and has more capacious ac-
commodations for her crew. The con-
tract for the Brooklyn was awarded to
the famous shipbuilding firm of William
Cramp & Sons Of Philadelphia Her
keel was laid in August, 1898, and was
completed three years afterward. She
has a speed of 20 knots an hour, her dis
placement is 9,271 tons, and she cost
So, 600, 900. She carries eight 8 inch
guns, twelve inch and 20 smaller guns
Career OF Captain Cook.
Captain Cook was born in Northamp-
ton, Mass, May 10, 1843. He was grad
uated from the high school of his native
town, and was preparing for college at
Dudley institute when, on Sept 20,
1850, he received an appointment to the
Naval academy. During the excitement
incident to the opening of the civil war
the secretary of the navy ordered the
removal of the academy TO Newport
The term was shortened one year on &C
count of the graduating class being I'M
able to take the customary summers
cruise, and Cook left with the class of
'63.
He was promoted to ensign in 1868,
master in 1866 and commissioned as
lieutenant commander in 1868.
In 1886 he was ordered to the COM
mand of the sloOp Ranger, on special
service on the lower coast of California
In 1889 he was detached from the
Ranger and ordered as inspector of ord
nance at the Boston navy yard For
four years he was stationed at that
navy department as assistant to the
chief of the bureau of navigation, where
he remained until appointed TO take COM
rnand of the Brooklyn
Captain Jewell and the Minneapolis. :
The protected cruiser Minneapolis,
Captain Theodore F. Jewell, has dis
placement of 1885 tons, a speed of %.
knots an hour and has 20, 862 horsepow-
er. She cost 50, $50, 600. Her armament
consists of one inch gun, two inch,
eight inch and Is other guns of smaller
caliber.
Captain Jewell was born in the Dis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-06

500, 900. Her main battery is composed
of two - inch and six-6 inch guns, and
her second battery consists of dozen
smaller guns.
The Texas has been rather unfortunate
in her history, so much so indeed that
the sailors, inclined to be supersti-
tious as they are, believe that she is
hoodooed. They entertained the same be-
lief about the Maine, which had met
with a series of accidents before the
final catastrophe in Havana harbor.
About two months ago the Texas was
placed in the drydock in Brooklyn for
repairs in consequence Of slight injuries
she sustained by running ashore. While
in the drydock one of the caissons gave
way with the result that the sides of the
Texas were torn and her superstructure
partially damaged The full extent Ct
the injury it is impossible to ascertain,
but after undergoing repairs she is said
by the naval authorities to be as sound
as ever.
Captain Philip was born in New
York Aug. 20, 1870, and was appoint
ed to the Naval academy from that
state in 1856. He graduated in 1860,
was attached to the sloop Marion in
1851 and was commissioned rs heuten-
ant in 1862. He was on special service
1923, was on the steam gunboat Chip
pewa, south Atlantic blockading squad
ROM 1865 and participated in the siege
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-06

New Orleans. She is nothing less than
a British man-of-war flying the Ameri-
can flag, for only a few weeks ago she
was at Gravesend, having just been
turned out, a splendid new cruiser, by
the great English shipmaking works Of
Sir William Armstrong. And, by way
of an early variety in her career, she
was at that time flying the green and
yellow flag of Brazil Even so late as a
few days ago, when she left the navy
yard at Brooklyn, there was still upon
her stern in the midst of mass of gold
arabesque work the Portuguese name of
Anazonas-
She is very swift, capable of making
81 knots an hour.
The largest guns of the New Orleans
are rs feet long, which is nearly five
feet longer than similar guns of Aneri-
can make, and they add largely to the
peculiarly of her appearance. There are
six of these, and the caIiber of their
bores is six inches. One of them sur
mounts the forecastle-a bow chaser :"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-06

climbing trees, robbing birds nests and
seemed never to tire of playing tricks
on his ''woOlly headed old uncles, all
Of whom, nevertheless, thought the
world of the prankish lad. His early
years were spent on his fathers farm,
where he lived until about Is years Of
age, when he was admitted to the Naval
academy at Annapolis Before entering
the academy he spent much time in
company with his first cousins, the chill
dren of the late Colonel Edward Schley,
ON the latter's large farm not far from
his own home The boys and girls Of
each family played together IN company
with the children of the cOlored slaves
and none was more lively and mis-
chlsvous than Scott
Near the Foot of His Glass.
In those good old times the Schleys
owned farms Of several hundred acres or
more and the principal event of the sea-
son was harvest time It was no IN
usual thing for Colonel Edward Schley
to lay in an extra supply of eatables the
week before harvest, for well he knew
that those who gathered his golden
grain would need it all before the
wind blew over the stubbles " Har-
vest time In those days brought out a
force of willing helpers-willing be-
cause the boys used to make 90 cents a
day while the slaves, men and women,
OF course, were made to work without
compensation. In 1852 among those who
gathered sheaves in Colonel Schlev's
harvest field at the rate Of 90 cents a
day was Winfield Scott SchIev. He
worked eight days, made 81 and the re-
ceipt for his payment is now in the
possession OF Mrs. Laura SchIey Chap
line, his first cousin, who with her fam
lily resides IN Frederick.
Commodore Schley did not distinguish
himself at the Naval academy, where
he graduated in 1850, near the foot of
his class This was not owing to dull
ness or lack of natural ability, but be-
cause he was SO busy with important
mischief that he couldn t get much time
20 study.
None Of his scrapes was very serious,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-06
LOVES PATH is THORNY.
Princess of Wales Tries to Melt Queen
Victoria's Heart

London, July 6.-The Princess OF
Wales is stated to be now employing
every influence to obtain the queens
consent to the betrothal of Princess Vic
toria of Wales to Lord RevelstOke-
Money is the main obstacle Lord
Revelstoke has only $4,000 a year as
managing director of Baring's bank.
While the Prince of Wales is willing
to settle $25, 900 per annum on his daugh-
ter. the latter is willing, in fact anxious,
to renounce all royal rights and privil-
eyes, being deeply in love with Lord
Revelstoke, who is held by everyone in
the highest esteem.
Princess Victoria is always aboutWith
her mother, and her sad looks evoke
general sympathy. 1t is expected that
the queen will eventually consent; but
she is very stubborn in such matters,
and she is much distressed because mona
of the Prince of Wales daughters has
made a brilliant marriage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-06

Commodore Winfield Scott Schley,
commanding the United States fly
ing squadron, was born in 1910 on
his fathers farm, a tract Of land COM
prising 800 acres, situated along the
Emmitsburg turnpike road, three miles
north of Frederick City, Md His father
was John T. Schley, a brother of Colo
mel Edward Schley, whose descendants
are today among the most prominent
and best known people of Frederick.
There were seven in the family of
which John Z. Schley was a member,
all of whom inherited large farms, and
several of them fought with distinction
in the Mexican war. Thomas Schley,
the Maryland founder Of the family,
was an Alsatian by descent and began
life in the town of Frederick away back
in the last century.
Commodore Schley' father married a
Miss Virginia Mcclure, a beautiful wo-
man of Baltimore. She died a few years
subsequently, and her husband died
some years ago in Baltimore. When the
commodore was not more than few
days old, the Mexican war hero, Gen
eral Winfield Scott, was a guest of his
father at Richfield (the name Of the
FARM. The friendship between the men
was so great that soon afterward the
youngster was named Winfield Scott
Schley in honor of the old warrior.
AS a boy he was full of fun, mischie-
Vous and venturesome. He was fond of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-06
STEWARDS DECEASED.
Gen. Miles Provides For Ten With
Each Army Corps.

Washington. July 6.-Major General
Miles, commanding the. army, has issued
orders that only ten hospital stewards
can be allowed to each army corps. This
Is in accordance with the recent act of
congress, limiting the number of these
stewards in the army to 200. Com
manding officers Of Engineer companies.
serving away from the headquarters OF
the battalion of regular engineers, are
authorized to appoint sergeants, cor
porals, and first-cIass privates of their
companies, and, when necessary, to re-
duce such enlisted men to the lower
grades.
Non-commissioned officers of pernaa-
nent independent batteries or con-
panies will be appointed Dy the COM
handing officers thereof, and viii be
furnished with a certificate of rank
signed by the battery or company COM
mander. Men who are sick in the di-
vision or brigade hospitals of their
command, at the date of muster viii
be mustered on the muster and
which they belong as present" with
the remark ''sick in division or brigade
hospital"
It being found iIRpracticabIe - ena-
broider the colors and standards for
the several volunteer organizations as
required by army regulations, so as to
be available at an early period, the
coIors and standards are to be inscribed
either in gold or painted in imitation
of embroidery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-06
Sc LEY'S
FLYING
SQUADRON.
THE BRAVE COMMODORE, HIS
VALIANT MEN AND HIS
POWERFUL SHIPS.

however. except one. That was when
he challenged fellow officer to fight.
To issue such a challenge was a serious
offense but the matter was overlooked
because, as President Lincoln remarked
a little later on a similar occasion, the
American people are always ready to
find an apology for man who IS guilty
of being too ready to fight
He was bold and spirited petty Off
Ger in the war, serving on the blockade
ships, but Of course too young for i'm
portant command. Nevertheless he be-
came known as a plucky youngster,
ready for anything.
His Career In the Civil wsr.
Probably no naval officer in the world
has had such varied experience Of SO
many kinds, in war and peace, as Schley.
In brief it is this: In 1861-5 active
service in the civil war; 1865 suppress
ed a riot Of 400 Cinnamon on one of the
Chincha islands and also landed in La
Union, San Salvador, because of an in
surrection and took possession Of the Gus
tom house to protect American interests;
1871 landed marines in Korea and
thrashed the natives; 1875 punished
pirates in the lower KOngO; 1884 res
cued Greedy, the arctic explorer; 1890
took Ericsson's body to Sweden; 1891
commanded marines; 1892 he went on
lighthouse service, with headquarters
at Staten Island; 1898 made plans for
buoying New York harbor; 1895 sue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-06
EXAMPLE TO THE WORLD.
Philadelphia Judge Refuses to Natur-
aIize Wife Beaters.

Philadelphia, July 6.-No wife-beater
can be naturalized in Judge Buffers
court While hearing applicants in the
early part of the week the judge asked
the applicants voucher if he knew the
man to be of good moral character.
YES" was the reply, excepting that
I have heard that he beats his wife
occasionally"
''What?" said Judge Butler, and the
answer was repeated.
The applicant was stood aside at once
Yesterday he again appeared before the
court with another voucher. The lat
ter, when questioned regarding the APP
pIicant being a man of good moral
character, made some rambling answers
to the effect that he had heard that the
applicant had trouble with his wife,
but he believed that he was discharged
by the magistrate.
THAT will do" said Judge Buffers
there is no use going further. This
man is not to be naturalized.n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-06
HONORS FRED DOUGLASS.
Senate Bill To Incorporate a Memo
rial Association.

Washington, July 6.-NTr. GaIlinger
has introduced a bill in the senate to
incorporate the Frederick Douglass
Memorial and Historical association
The purposes of the bill are set forth as
follows: First, to preserve to posteri-
ty the memory of the heroic character
and life of the late Frederick Douglasss
second, to collect and preserve forever
an historical record of the inception
progress and elimination of the anti.
slavery movements in the United
States, and to assemble in the home~
stead of the late Frederick Douglass,
commonly called Cedar HILL in Ana
costa, all other suitable exhibits of rec
ords or things that illustrate the anti
slavery movement; third, to promote
the American principle of the security
of civil liberty and the establishment Of
the absolute social, civil and political
equality of all men and women in law
and in fact" The incOrpOratorS named
by the bill are Helen Douglass, Will.
liam H. H. Hart, Francis J. Grim<e,
Sarah Blackal and Edward A. Clarke.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-06
DELAWARE PEACHES.
The Crop This Year Is Practically
Failure.

Philadelphia, July Especial Agent
L N. Mills of the Delaware railroad COM
pany has completed the railroads esti-
mate of the peach crop for this year,
and it shows that the crop is practically
a failure.
Mr.. Mills has Travelled throughout the
peninsula and consulted the growers,
so that the railroad company would
know how many cars were necessary
to move the fruit. His calculations
show that the crop viii be 311.434 basl-
cts. Last year was considered a very
poor year, yet the yield was about
LOCO, OOO, baskets and 1896 was another
poor year, but the crop reached total
of nearly 5000, 600 baskets. Four or five
years ago the crop reached upwards of
5000, 900 baskets. The trouble this year
is the curculio, a troublesome insect, and
its devastating work can be seen in
nearly every orchard. The estimate
made by Mr.. Mills is regarded as con-
sentative, and shows the condition of
the crop at present, although if few
weeks many trees that are now appar-
entity in a healthy condition may be
ruined.
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ceeded Robley D. Evans (''Fighting
BOb') as commander of the cruiser
New York. Between times he VISITED
Japan and other faroff places, did scien-
tific work, rescued shipwrecked sailors
and did general utility work.
Twice before Commodore Sch1ey has
been a leading figure in the newspapers
In 1884 he was the first officer to volun-
teer to rescue General (then Lieutenant)
Greedy away up in the arctic regions
1t is said that on the Greedy expedition
some of Schley's officers were disposed
to protest that he was taking serious