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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
POOR Chance Tor Poets.

Andrew Lang In Longman's Magazine
A poet is cross with me because de-
cline firmly to read his manuscripts and
advise him as to the desirableness of tax
ing to verse with all his young energy:
Other poets may take Q statistical view OF
their case. Let them consider the esti-
mated population of the globe. How many
of them have justified their conduct in
being poets? At this hour ts there one
such being anywhere? Suppose. for the
sake Of argument, that there are si1. How
cess Of the neophyte? But. II versify he
must, let him send his work to all the
editors. II they think his poems worth
printing (and paying for). then let him
make friends with certain young critics,
who will blow his trumpet for him. But do
not let him bother busy old men, who. by
reason Of their age, are no longer good
judges.
my eager correspondents. But never, never
did. send manuscripts to total strangers
guinea page ever does this kind of thing.
No man can be. as am daily invited to
be- the amateur literary adviser Of the
human race. Publishers and editors exist
to sift the chaff from the grain OF letters.
and anyone can see that they are not too
fastidious. If they won't. accept prose or
verse, clearly the maker had better take
to some other honest trade or profession.
II nothing else win stop the poet. let him
poets. They would form q paying public
by themselves II they bought each others
works. but they know great deal better
than to waste their money on such wares.
Whom. then. do they expect to purchase
their productions?
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
MADRID HEARS THE NEWS.
General Rios, Spanish Commander In
the Philippines, Makes an
OmcfaI Report.

MADRID, Feb. 5.-Intense excitement
was caused here by the receipt this even
ing of the following official dispatch from
General Rios. the Spanish commander in
the Philippines:
THE insurgents have violently attacked
and captured almost the whole Of the ex-
terror American lines. The Americans
offered a vigorous defense at the exterior
barriers. using their artillery as well as
the squadron.
The warships destroyed and burned
Caloacan. Paco and several towns in the
neighborhood. Both sides suffered materi-
ally. Very sharp firing continues. The
Spanish troops have been confined to
quarters, but sergeant has been wounded
by stray bullet RIOS"
The popular sympathies here are on the
side of Aguinaldo, but thinking people are
anxious regarding the consequences of the
lighting, especially on account Of the
Spanish prisoners still In the hands of the
insurgents
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
IS HEADED FOR CANADA.
Agoncilie saddenly Decides That
Uaited States Ii q Good Cean-
try to Leave.


Uaited States Ii . Good Cesn-
try to Leave.
NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-A dispatch to the
Herald from Albany. n. Y. says Agoneillo.
representative of the Filipino junta in this
country. passed through that city tonight.
en- route for Canada.
According to information received by the
correspondent Of the Herald. the United
States government has no intention of ar
resting Agoncillo and will allow him to
proceed across the Canadian line.
AgoncilIo says that he has been unable
to communicate with Aguinaldo owing to
she strict censorship exercised by the
st is his duty under the circumstances to
place himself beyond its jurisdiction SO
that he will be able to communicate with
his home people. He says he knows moth
sng Of a battle having occurred, and thinks
II possible that no such event has taken
place, although he adds that 1t is possible
that something Of the kind has occurred. He
condemns the action Of the United States
government liz refusing him permission to
communicate with his home government,
He says he is not going to Canada for the
purpose of avoiding arrest. ~. -
- He seemed, according to the correspond
eht Of the Herald, to be nervous, and
anxious to place himself beyond the con-
lines Of this country as soon as possib,e
dispatch to the Herald from Troy, N,
y. says: ~
81
In an interview here tonight. Felipe
Agoncillo. who is on the way to Canada.
said, concerning the fighting Mt Manila:
oThere may have been an. exchange of
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
NEWS AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
All But One of the Cabinet Officers
Called ON the President
Yesterday.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-oficial details
of the situation at Manila were anxicusly
awaited at the White House throughout
the day. but up to late hour this evening
the presidents adviees consisted only of
Admiral Dewey's message, a brief telegram
from Colonel Thompson. the signal officer
at Manila, and a short but reassurtng dis
patch from General Otis.
Secretary Alger was the first to call. ar
rivipg at the White House at 10:40. He re-
manned but a short time. however. and al
most simultaneously With his departure
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
DIPLOMATS VIEW OF IT.
General Opinion IL That American.
Are Now Justihed in Taking
Strong Measures.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. Sat the various
foreign embassies and legations the news
of an outbreak at Manila aroused the
keenest interest and it was discussed in
all its international bearings At the
British, French and other embassies, most
directly interested. no official word had
been received, and the press advices were
being relied on for Information These
were sufficient to satisfy diplomatic Off
cials that very grave situation was pre-
sented. In the main, however. the for
eign opinion was optimistic as to the abiI-
ity Of the United States to cope successful
Iy with this insurrection, although one
eminent diplomatic official regarded it as
foreshadowing series Of colonial con-
ficts.
As to its international bearing. leading
member Of the diplomatic corps said the
outbreak made two things quite clear,
namely, that no foreign power could or
would intervene or exert any influence in
the Philippines, and second. that foreign
governments would now recognize, in this
overt act OF the Filipinos. that the United
States was justified in using strong repres-
sive measures. So long as the Filipinos
remained in a passive attitude of resistance.
it was pointed out, there might be some
justification for foreign sympathy with
them. But If this advanced to an aggres-
sive attitude. and the killing Of American
soldiers, this official expressed the belief
that foreign governments would take the
view always taken under such circum-
stances. that an onslaught leading to the
killing of the citizens or soldiers of a
| country called for the most summary re-
dress. The idea that the Filipinos could
| hope for recognition from any foreign
over was dismissed.
1t is said that the present force of foreign
warships at or near Manila are two British.
one German and one French. These could
be quickly augmented, however, from the
large squadrons which the several powers
maintain in Asiatic waters. but the officials
here do not apprehend there will be any
occasion for extending protection to foreign
residents, the only use to which these ves-
sells could be put. Such protection, it is
said, would be given only as last resort,
as it might be construed by this country
as an assertion Of its inability to maintain
order and protect persons and property.
The dispatch from Madrid stating that
the Spanish government. acting through
the French embassy here. had asked for
compensation for the failure Of this gov
ernment to secure the release OF Spanish
| prisoners. 1t not borne out by anything re-
ceived at the state department up to the
present time. NJ. Thiebaut, the french
charge daffaires. Is just recovering from !
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
SPOILED BEEF FOUND.
Hundreds of Cases Said to BE Among
the Relief Supplies Sent
tn nj

!. HAVANA, Feb 5.-Inspector General
Breckinridge has discovered among the
army rations issued to, the destitute in
Havana hundreds Of cases of spoiled beef.
and it is believed there are others-just
how many only the inspection can deter
mine. The marks on the cases show "Chi-
cago. July, 1885," They were bought by
Captain oskalooss NJ. Smith, Of the sub
sistsnee department. Of Armour and Libby.
Mcneil & Libby, and were sent to Porto
Ric9. In due time they were landed at
Begla, a suburb of Havana, and last week
they were issued to Captain Noel Gaines,
who is in charge Of the relief work here.
Yesterday some of the cans were given to
the destitute. who refused to use the con-
tents. Several cases were then broken open
and tonight the air at La Punta park, one
Of the distributing stations, leaves no
doubt as to the presence of the offensive
supplies. ~. 80 st9..- : -
Lieutenant Colonel Smith. chief of com.
missary in Cuba, has written to General
Brsekitnridge r. to-. to inquire why he is here
ness" General Breckinridge has ignored
the letter. but has written to General
structions from the war department.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06

extent { the Philippine islands. without
the RECEIPT Of aEEns or ammunition from tine
outside ne insurgents will be badly handi-
capped. The United States by refusing to
recognfz Agonciilo in any way is in a
etrong psition automatically. and no doubt
Is expressed as TO all European nations
maintaining most correct attitude and re-
fusing ir any manner to acknowledge that
Aguinaio and his followers have any
status wrranting their recognition in any
manner. - faas5.flE r.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
THE TWENTIETH KANSAS.
Parents and Friends of the Jayhawk-
ers at Manila Uneasy Con-
cernfn0 Them

Parents and Friends of the Jayhawk-
ers at Manila Uneasy Con-
cerning Them. -r,
TOPEKA. Feb. 5.-(Special) There is
much uneasiness felt here tonight among
the parents and friends Of the volunteers
in the Twentieth regiment at Manila. This
regiment. twelve full companies. was mus
tered in here in May. and left in June for
San Francisco. where it remained in camp
until November. when 1t sailed for Ma
nila. s.g
The Twentieth Kansas is made up of vol
unteers from Eastern Kansas. The regi-
mental officers. the captains and places
where the companies were recruited, fol-
low: ~
Colonel. Fred Funston. .. .-~. s-s
Lieutenant colonel. E. C. Little.
Majors. F. H. Whitman and w. g.. Net
calf ,- -.'--
Adjutant. Charles B. Walker
Company A, Topeka, Captain Scott.
+ Company B. Kansas City. Captain
Buchan.
Company c. Leavenworth Captain Al
bright.
Company D. Pittsburg. Captain orwig.
Company E, Leroy. Captain christy.
Company F. Fort Scott. Captain Martin,
Company q. Independence. Captain Ell
lott.
Company H. Lawrence. Captain Clark.
Company I. Paola, Captain Flanders.
Company X. Osawatomie. Captain Bolt
wood.
Company l., Abilene. Captain Watson,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
sandow and the Pianist.

There was a startling occurrence at the
Empire theater. Liverpool. the other night
during a performance given by Sandow.
the strong man. One of Sandow's feats.
says the Westminster Gazette. consists IN
carrying piano with player attached
on his back on the stage. By some means
he stumbled with his great load and the
piano fell crashing onto the stage. Harry
Lee, the player. who is got up to initiate
Paderewsh. was thrown violently down.
sustaining injury to his head and face.
He. was attended to by doctor in the
audience and will be affected for a few
days. Sandow was unhurt.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
AGUINALDo TO Be CRUSHED.
Orders to BE Sent to Otis To-day ts
Do business With the FIJI.
ipino Chief.

CHICAGO. Feb. "a special to the
Times-Herald from Washington says:
Instructions will be sent to Major Gen.
eral Otis tomorrow directing him to fol-
low up his victory over the insurgents and
to crush the power of Aguinaldo in the
Philippines.
This was the decision reached at an i'm
portant cabinet meeting held in the White
House tonight, attended by the president
Secretary Hay, Secretary Alger and Gen.
eral Griggs and Adjutant General Corbin.
1t was further decided, now that Agui-
naldo has thrown down the gauntlet. that
Iloilo shall be taken and the islands Of the
archipelago occupied as rapidly and to the
extent that General Otis forces will per-
nit" seL it-'
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
NEBRAsKANF FIRED FIRST SHOT.
Lives In Madison. or Norfolk, and
Joined the Regiment at San

LINCOLN, NEB.. Feb. 5.-corporal Gree
ley, of Nebraska, credited with firing the
first shot at Manila. was recruit who
Joined the First regiment at San Fran
cisco several weeks after the muster-in and
departure from Nebraska. His name does
not appear on the roster, but his home
is thought to be Madison or Norfolk. The
First Nebraska is commanded by Colonel
John M. Stozenbery who is a first lieuten-
ant in the Sixth cavalry OF the regular
army. George p. Cotton. Of David City,
Neb.. is first lieutenant
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
plan. of the pretender.

LONDON. Feb. 6-The Paris correspond.
ent of the Daily Graphic telegraphs the
substance of an interview he has had with
the agent Of Don Carlos in France, who
declared there was no longer any doubt
that the pretender would take the field
as soon as the peace treaty was ratified
The organization of the rising has been
intrusted to Marquis de Carralbo.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06

It must surely be with a shiver. says the
Westminster Gazette, that the alumni OF
is a proposal to establish and endow at
the new Birmingham university a chair Of
Burton Trent within its sphere of infiu-
ence. and the idea of brewing chair has
struck its citizens as so good that already
E22.0O0 has been raised toward its realiza-
tiOn
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
A SECOND DISH. :
Proved Too Much for Actual Need and
Showed the Value sf Con.
densed Food.

When the new food was first placed in
my store took q package home to try.
The name. Grape-Nuts' had attracted my
attention and the statement that it was
partly composed Of grape-sugar excited nv
interest, - we all know that grape-sugar
made by certain methods Of treating the
cereals, II one OF the most nourishing and
digestible, articles that can be eateh.
II rather expected to like the food but was
not expected that the children would take
so kindly to It Each one OF the little
folks, however. passed up the saucer for
a second supply and 20 did I.
1T is delicious novelty, and very CRATE
full to the palate. / found. about midway
in my second dish. that had suficient for
Q meal and realised for the first time that
1 was eating condensed food that supplies
ones wants with few spoonsful and
does not require anything like the volume
to furnish the amount OF food required, as
when any of the ordinary forms Of cereals
are served. -Grape-Nuts are an elegant
food and the Postum Cereal Co. Lin.
ery," said N. c. Goossen, the well known
eancy grocer OF Grand Rapids
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
Kansas girl KilIs Herself.

PITTSBURG, KAS.. Feb. 5.-(Special.)
Miss Matte Stone, aged 20 years, living
four miles northwest of this city. shot and
killed herself this morning about 5 o'clock
with a 22-caliber revolver. The ball entered
at the right temple and her face was badly
powder burned. No cause is assigned.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06

Eight Members of the First Regiment
Said to Have Been Killed
at Manila.
CHICAGO. Feb. 5.-The Times Herald 9
Lincoln. Neb., special gives the following
list Of killed of the First Nebraska resi-
ment in the battle Of Manila:
John Pierce, musician, David City. mer.
chant.
Harry Hull. Company A, hotel clerk,
Hastings.
Davis Laccer, Company I. lawyer. was a
lieutenant in state militia.
Sergeant orrin T. Curtis. Ashland, farm
er, was at one time member of the legis-
lature
Charles Keck. Chadron, wealthy stock
man.
A. Bellinger, son of prominent doctor
at Beatrice. and young society man.
Lewis Becler, Lincoln. clerk.
Edward Eggers, Fremont, lawyer.
The information regarding the regiments
losses was received in Lincoln in private
kilograms.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06

years old. born in Chicago. enlisted at
Harrison. Id.
Private George Hail. Company B. aged
Is. Sweet Id.
Private Ernest Scott. Company B, aged
Il. born at Ashland, Wis.
Private James Hensen, Company H, IS
years old, born at Overton. Tenn.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
COLONEL W. c. SMITH.

Apoplexy Was n Distinguish.
ed Ex-Confederate.
NASHVILLE, TENN, Feb. 5.-CoIonel
William c. Smith. commanding the First
Tennessee volunteers, reported to have
died yesterday from apoplexy at Manila,
was native of Virginia and served with
distinction in the Confederate army in
Virginia regiment. He was about 60 years
of age, and leaves a wife and several
children, who are now with relatives in
Virginia. Colonel Smith was an architect
of note. and many important structures in
this city were constructed by him, includ-
ing the Parthenon at the Centennial expo
sition. He had always taken lively in
terest In the building up of the state guard
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
Cut in Two by an Engine.

ST. JOSEPH, MO-, Feb. 5-tspecial)
Bert Dibble, aged . years. working as
a switchman in the Kansas City. st. .Jo-
seph & Council Bluffs railroad yards, was
run over by . switch engine last night and
cut in two. He leaves wife and two
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
HOLOCAUST IN HUNGARY.
Scores Burned, Trodden or Frozen to
Death During the Burning of
a Village.

LONDON. Feb. 6.-The Daily Telegraph
publishes the following dispatch from
Vienna:
Terrible scenes were witnessed in the
conf1agration last Tuesday night which de-
stroyed the whole village of Nagyprobroez,
in the Liptau district of Hungary. Twenty
men, literally in flames. ran about the
streets until they dropped insensible. Many
were trodden down by maddened animals
Others were frozen to death in the open
fields: Twenty charred bodies have been
recovered, and ninety Of the survivors are
suffering from dreadful burns, several be-
ing blinded. The flames destroyed 600 head
of cattle"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
BAD NoRTHER. IN TEXAS.
Lone Star State IL Being Visited b,
the Worst Weather OF the
Seaann

AUSTIN TEX, Feb. 5.-Central and
Western Texas is to-day being visited by
the coldest weather of the season. The
blizzard is a wet norther, with the temper
ature so low that the rain freezes as it
falls, covering everything with ice. Re-
ports from the West are to the effect that
big herds of cattle on the ranges have all
scattered to get in among the foothills for
protection and it Is feared that many of
the herds will turn up with many losses,
as the weather is the severest of the sea-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
! A Determines Bridal Party.

A determined bridal party at. Strood.
near Rochester. Eng, on reaching the
church found that the building was on hre.
It waited around until the fire was put
out and made the pastor perform the care.
mony In the ruinsS
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
Tornado In Georgia.

CARTERSvILLE. GA. Feb 5.-The town
of Stilesboro. nine miles from here, was
nearly wiped of the earth to-day by tor
pie were injured. The Methodist church, a
new structure. was completely demolished,
and about q dozen families made homeless
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
NO MINNESOTA CASUALTIES.

Thirteenth Regiment Believed to
Have Escaped Without Any
Killed or Wounded.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.,Feb 5.-A CABLE
gram received at midnight from Lieutenant
Donaldson. Of the Thirteenth Minnesota
volunteers. says:
"All WELL" which is construed to mean
that no member of the Thirteenth Minneso-
ia regiment was killed or wounded in the
engagement with the insurgents.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
The IdaAo Dead.

BOISE, Id. Feb. 6-The following Idaho
men are reported killed in Manila:
Major Edward McConville. who was in
COMMAND Of the Second battalion Idaho
volunteers.
;, Corporal Frank Caldwell. comeaay B, q
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06

Mrs. Chas. Smith. Of JiAes, o., writess
have used every remedy for sick head
years, but Carter's Little Liver Pills did
lns more good than all the rest.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
A DANGEROUS skIFE.
It Ii Loaded With Nitro-Glycerile
and II Floating Down the
nhtn Rfvep

WHEELING. W. VA. Feb. 5.-Telegrams
to-day from Mingo Junction, state that a
skin loaded with nitro-glycerine had
broken away from the Acme Torpedo Com
pany's wharf and was coming down the
river with the ice. A close watch has been
maintained here all day, but the skin has
not been sighted. All boats are warned
of the danger Of contact with the skiff,
which will be menace to navigation un-
til 1t is located.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-02-06
NEBRASKA DEATH LIST.

Company L, Abilene. Captain Watson.
Company NJ. Salina, Captain Bishop.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-02-08
GOING INTO THE BATTLE.
Beginning of the Fight on San Juan
HlIl-FightinR . Hidden
Enemy.

Troops were standing everywhere,
lying all about, moving regularly up
the jungle road toward Santiago, and
| wound my way along with them, say
ing: "Gangway. please" writes Fred
eric Remington in Harper's Magazine.
War, storms at sea, mountains, des-
erts. pests and public calamities leave
me without words simply said Gang
way" as wormed my way up the fate
ful road to Santiago. Fellows ! knew
out west and up north and down south
passed their word to me, and felt that
| WIS not alone. A shrapnel came
shrieking down the road, and / got
drink of water from Col. Darlington,
and cracker. The soldiers were "
ing alongside, and the staff officers
were dlslnounted, also stopping quietly
IN the shade of the nearest bush. The
column of troops was working its way
up into the battle line.
The long column of men on the road
had never seen this condition before.
1t was their first baby.
| could hear noises such as you can
make if you strike quickly with a small
walking stick at very few green
leaves. Some of them were very near
and others more faint. They were the
Mausers, and out in front through the
Jungle | could hear what sounded like
Fourth of July morning, when the
boys are setting off their crackers.
All our soldiers at San Juan were
for the most part of day under fire,
subject to wounds and death, before
they had even a chance to know where
the enemy was whom they were OPP
posing. To all appearance they were
apnthetic. standing or marching
through the heat of the jungle.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-02-08
A Shining Mark.

A Hawthorne lady grievously tor
mented with a corn on her toe was
advised to anoint it with phosphor-
GUS, which she did, but forgot to tell
her husband about it before retiring
at night. About midnight the fus-
band awoke and was surprised to see
something at the foot of the bed.
He had never seen fire fly, nor
did he ever remember seeing such o
terrible looking object as the toe pre-
scented. Reaching carefully out of
bed till he found one of his slippers,
he raised it high in the air and
brought it down with great force,
heel first, upon the mysterious light.
A Shrek and an avalanche of bed
clothes and all was over. When at
last he released himself from the bed
clothes he found his wife grooming in
corner Of the bed room, but the
corn could not be found.