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Evening star., 1899-02-10
CITY POST OFFICE INQUIRY.
MIR. Steward Returns TO Testify Be-
fore the Committee

Mr. Thomas G. Steward former superin-
tendent OF construction at the Washington
city post office building, arrived in this CITY
last evening from Havana for the purpose
OF giving testimony before the Senate in
Vestgatng committee named to inquire into
the record of that buildings erection. Mr..
Steward reported at the Capitol this morn
ing ana later in the day consulted with
Senator Wellington, chairman of the cow
mlttee OF investigation, regarding the scope
of the inquiry.
1t is expected that the sessions of the
committee Will begin early next week A
large number OF witnesses will he eT,,1
moned -
Evening star., 1899-02-10
EXCITEMENT IN FRENCH CHAMBER.
Caused by Statement of NJ. RenauIt-
MorIfere.

PARIS, February 10.-There was much
excitement in the chamber of deputies to-
day in anticipation Of the debate on the
governments revision bill, fo- which the
premier, NJ. Dupuy, had asked urgency.
Immediately after the opening Of the ses-
sion, NJ. Renault-Morliere, the reporter Of
the committee, having the revision bill in
cl arge, said the committee had rejected
the measure because when one arrived
at the creation of courts of eXpedienCy.
there was no further security for any one. ."
Such proposals, the reporter added. al
ways aroused Indignation, and he asked
what could be the motive of the bill. since
the accusations brought by NJ. Quesnay de
Beaurepaire, the former president Of the
civil section of the court of cessation,
against the criminal section of that body
had been acknowledged to be erroneous.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
NOTHING OFFICIAL on SITUATION.
The Attempt to Occupy 1iOiIO Not EX-
pected to BE Immediate.


pected to BE mediate.
Secretary Alger went to the cabinet meet
ing this morning without any official ad-
vices from Gen. Otis as to the situation at
Manila. The cablegrams that were receiv-
ed referred to the condition of a sick man,
the finding of the body of a soldier who
had been reported as missing, and the last,
dated at IL o'clock this morning at Manila,
related TO the purchase of some horses
needed by Gen. Otis. He has obtained 600
ponies. 1t is of course understood here that
as his lines are extended it becomes more
difficult to keep up speedy communication
between the American outposts and the
base at Manila, and so a number of horses
must be procured.
Gen. Otis said nothing at all about an en-
gagement, so that the expulsion of the in
surgents from Caloocan, as reported in the
press dispatches. must have occurred later
in the day than the time of his report. The
action at that point exactly bears out the
opinion of the officials of the War Depart
ment as to the course likely to be followed
by Gen. Otis dealing with the insurgents in
his front 1t was believed that he would
not undertake a campaign of subjugation
at this early stage, but that he would not
hesitate to attack and disperse any gather
ing of the insurgents that appeared to
threaten an onslaught on his men, without
waiting for another overt act on their part
In other words, he would regard a gather
ing such as was reported to be going on at
Caloocan, about six miles north of Manila,
as Justfying all instant attack upon the in
surgents to prevent them from attaining
degree of strength that would make them
dangerous. Viewed in this light Gen. Otis
action might be regarded as in the nature
of defensive tactics.
The Proposed Movement on IIOilO.
For reasons that they will not divulge,
the officials do not expect the attempt to
be made to land the American troops at
Ilolo Immediately, though that was the
understanding yesterday based on Gen.
Otis advices as to his intentions. 1t is
possible that it has been concluded to be
good policy to allow the natives in Panay
to learn for themselves the disastrous fate
that has Overtaken Aguinaldos forces in
the neighbOrhoOd Of Luzon, hoping that
they may be induced to abate their re-
sistance to Gen. Miller's attempted land
ing. Then, too, as there are considerable
foreign interests in that town. which is
second only to Manila in the Philippines,
and even number of foreign residents, it
may be deemed necessary to give formal
notice of the American purpose of bonn
harding the place. But even If the attack
took place according to the original plan
news of the result can hardly be expected
to reach here for two days. as Iloilo is
distant from Manila about $50 miles, and
the waters between are not easy of nayga-
tion.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Whereabouts of Warships.

A telegram was received at the Navy De-
partment this morning announcing the ar
rival of the gunboat Helena at Singapore
this morning on her way to Manila to Join
Admiral Deweys forces
The gunhoat Nashville has arrived at
havana and the naval tug Triton Las gone
frcm Washington to Norfolk
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Naval Orders.

Surgeon c. G. Herndon has been ordered
to temporary duty at Richmond.
Assistant Engineer l. T. Cooper has been
ordered to Washington for examination for
retirement.
ASSISTANT Engineer j. r. Morris has been
detached from the Iowa and ordered to the
Celtic as the retiet of Passed Assistant En-
gmear T. P. Nelson.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
DEADLocks ARE STILL uNBRokEN.
No Choice for senators at Dover or
Harrisburg.

HARRISBURG, Pa, February 10.-An-
other ballot for United States senator was
taken today without a selection. Senator
Quay is still thirteen votes short OF the
number necessary to elect. The ballot fol-
lows: Quay, as; jerks, 60; Dalzell, Il:
Stone, 5; Stewart, 3; HUFF, B; Widener, ?:
Irvine, 4; Rice, /; Markle, /; Tubbs. l;
Grow, l; Ritter, .. Total, $50. Necessary
to choice. 81; paired. 66; absent without
pairs, ). No election.
After the result had been announced the
convention adjourned until Saturday noon.
DOVER, Del, February l0.-The forty
ninth and fiftieth ballots for United States
senator, taken by the legislature at noon
today, resulted: Gray (dem.), 16: Addicks
(union rep), 10; DIR. Joseph II. Chandler
(reg. rep.l, 13; William II. Stevens {silver
dam.). 3; absent, >; total, "a; necessary 10 a
choice, 2i. No election.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
FIRE AT FRANKFORT, KY.
Governors Mansion Entirely Destroy
ed About Noon TodnN.

FRANKFORT, KY, February 1O.-The
governors mansion was totally destroyed
by fire at noon today. An early fire was
extiaguished, but il broke out again at
II 80 The firemen were soon disabled by
the intense cold, to which trouble were add
ell frozen pipes and cutting of Of the water
supply. Most of Gov. Bradleys valuable
personally was saved.
Evening star., 1899-02-10

of the Goth Kansas Regiment, eight compa-
MES of the Pennsylvania regiment, the
Montana regiment and four batteries of the
Sd Artillery, stretches back, near Caloocan,
to the Chinese cemetery, where there is an
excellent signal station on a hill, where,
from a church tower, the signal men can
communicate with the fleet
The monitor MonaHnock moved up to
Sing port today.
Evening star., 1899-02-10

al can sell goods without adver-
tfsinR," say one class of business
men-so-cailed. So they can get
from Washington to baltimore by
riding n horse or going afootg hut
the man who takes the cars can
get there n great deal quicker and
much more easily. Advertising e.
TO any kind of business exactly
what the railway is I'm transpor-
tation. Ii does the Job quicker and
easier. And, compared with
other newspapers, I'm that respect,
The Star is Iightnins expre,.
train.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
NICARAGUA CANAL BILL.
Mr.. Hepburn to Offer Rs Amendment
TO the sundry Civil RIII.

Representative Hepburn gave no; ce in
the House just before O'Clock that he
would offer the Nicaragua canal bin re-
ported from his committee as an amend
ment TO the sundry civil bill, now under
consideration in the House.
In giving the notice he had The bill read
as @ part Of his remarks
Evening star., 1899-02-10
New York Office, 49 Potter Buiidin,

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Saturday Quintuple Sheet Star, 81 per year; with
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Rates Of ad sertiSing 'Iade known application
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Spain viii NOT sen caro,ines

PtHH VIII NOT SCH Cur0fihes.
MADRID. February 10.--The Spanish gov
ernment 1t is announced. has decided not
to sell the Caroline Islands.
Evening star., 1899-02-10

The President signed the peace treaty at
the White House at 2:3O o'clock this after
noon. Several distinguished persons were
present. Secretary Hay provided a beauti-
full wrought silver penholder and pen which
was used in signing the document which
Will have a prominent place in American
history.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1899-08-25

tious, and without which no question
Of public interest can be rightly set
tied aud to preserve these fifty thous.
and honest Kentucky Democrats, who
hope for no reward, save the con-
cio usness of duty done, have repudi.
ated the Goebel olga rchy and will
sustain their country's right against
their party's wrong. Those Demo-
Gratis who have dared to desert the
Music Hall convention rather than
cOndone its infamy, will do more than
rescue Kentucky from a dangerous
band OF political highwaymen; their
example will warn the political buc-
cancers of other states that wee and
crime 10 politics must expect to meet
a stubborn opposition at the hands Of
an outraged people. The defeat Of
GOebel by an overwhelming majority
would mark the beginning of an era
Of purer politics in Kentucky aud its
influence for good would be felt
throughout the country.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1899-08-25
THE PRESENT CRISIS.

The present crisis in Kentucky pol
itics has attracted the attention of
journalists and politicians abroad,
while ia Kentucky it hascalled forth
the greatest efforts of the politicians In
both political parties to accede to the
throne of supremacy, it has elected
the clergy from his exalted calling
into the defense of a tree ballot and
the discussion of the deplOrable condi.
ton now existing in state politics.
There is a revolution in Kentucky
politics similar in characteristics to
no other IN the history of the State.
Indeed there is no record in the his
tory of the nation Of such an uprising
of the people against one man rule,
duplicity, falsehoo |, treachery and
fraud. Revolutions are always at
tended, backed and supported by
many OF the very best, most success
full and influential men in the boun-
daries of a nation, so it was when
Patrick Henry in his magnificent adj
dress before the Virginia House of
Burgesses made use Of this significant
language: "Give me liberty or give
me DEATH
so it is to-day IN Kentucky. Not a
man ventures to deny or refute this
statement. Notwithstanding this
fact; that thousands of men are arm
ed in the sacred cause of freedom
against the impending crisis, there is
a spirit Of uncertainty and unrest at.
tending the future course Of the State
1t is to be. b ped that that boosted
Kentucky manhool will rise IN its
purity and power, armed with that
sacred trust, the ballot, and relegate
Caesarianism to oblivion. Should
we who have the power To crush
this usurper fail, there Is but me
alternative left, that is to arm the noble
wOnAnhood of Kentucky with the
ballot, or have Goebelism reign su
preme.
1t is not popular to advocate
woman suffrage at present, but where
ever the opportunity has been granted
her she has ever cast her vote against
the evils that beset man. At every
opportunity she has stamped the seal
Of doom upon the whisky question.
Doubtless, it would be blessing for
all Kentucky, if sudage we're extend
ed to her 10 this hour OF great mo,
ment. II ia certain that she could do |
US no greater hahn than we have
done ourselves.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1899-08-25
A BIT OF REASONING.

Sometime ago, about a score Of
sturdy farmers met at a neighbOrs to
assist in the prosecution of some work
which neighbors usually befriead
each other in, and while resting they
ventured to exchange their opinions
of the present campaign, as usual.
The crowd was composed of Repub
licans and Democrats in good stand.
ing and few Populistic Organized
GOebel-taught Democrats. A Re
publican opened the conversation by
asking an ex,Confederate soldier,
what in his opinion would be the
result Of the present camgaign. His
response was in favor of the Goebel
ticket, as expected, but the Republic e
an took issue with the aged farmer
and presumed to defend his stand. At
this juncture a thoroughly Goebel-
lied Populist interrupted the CONVEX
sation with these words: "The Re
publicans won't get there If they
should get a majority of the votes, for
Goebel will count them out" The ex>
Confederate interposed with this in
terrogatOry. "Neighbor, do you
believe that Goebel will attempt such
thing?" The neighbor's reply was;
81 know it." In spite of this fact he
declared that he would support Goe-
bel. first, last and all the time,
In the absence of enlightment and
civilization, in the absence of common
sense and reason, in the absence of
truth and christianity alone, can man
make use OF such language. We
find no fault with any man for differ,
ing from us upon questions of impor>
lance, provided some logical reason
can be offered for his position. But
when a man frankly admits the prev
Hence Of fraud, force and corruption
and openly declares that he en-
dorses and will support that state of
affairs, we set the seal of ignorance,
superstition and folly upon him. An
intelligent man will make no such
rash statements, no christian gen.
tleman can afford to lead such
course and no man of principle will
allow party prejudice to become so
riveted to his mind that he will even
entertain such an idea. However 1t has
been our disPleasure to learn that many
others have made use OF the same as.
sertiOn. For those, who so desire to
speak, we entertain the kindest re-
spect, and insist that the word of the
Master be placed upon the stand
table for their benefit, and also that
the clergy be sent to expound the
truths to the lost.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1899-08-25
OUR PURPOSE.

1t is our purpose to give to our
many readers the best material at
command and 10 this end our efforts
are directed. Our purpose is not a
public quarrel with any, but upon
the contrary, peace and good will to
all However, we sought in our last
issue to draw our neighbOr and con.
temporary, tts Herald, into a fair and
honest discussion Of a question OF
paramount Importance to the readers
of both journals, but in vain. A
comparison OF the Ohio Election
Law, OF which our esteemed friend
had occasion to boast in the recent
past, with the Goebel Election Law
would be material, such that would
interest every man in Kentucky. In
view of this fact, and in view Of the
fact also that the Herald, in Or
der to forhfY and prepare itself for
any emergency, did send to the State
of Ohio and procure a copy of the
election laws OF that State, we laid a
challenge before the door of the
Herald to give lti readers the bene.
fit Of lis research. This was a fair
proposition, a proposition at which
no man could take ofiense, but the
Herald as usual, when it gets into
deep water, "pOssumed, swOOned,
sulled and tainted" II acknowledges
its inability to cope with the existing
facts by its silence. The Herald
should venture not upon questions 50
tar beyond the reach OF It's mental
ralliber. II Is before the public and
does Il dare defend its political cor.
ruPliOni Does II dare defend the in. !
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1899-08-25
cERALvo. KY.

Mr.. P. A. Miner attended the as.
ISOLATION In Owehsboro last week.
Little Johnnie. The 10 months old
son Of Mr.. Oliver Kimbley, died Au,
gust 10th.
Mrs Mamie Everly and daughter
OF Point Pleasant. are visiting Mrs. 7,
NJ Everly, Of this place.
Mrs. N. b. Fulkerson Is visiting In
South carrollton.
Miss Alice Fulkersou, Equality, Is
visiting Mrs. Emma Fulkerson.
Mrs. Thomas Southland Is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. W. v. Morris.
Mrs. Lizzie Blackburn Is visiting In
Evansville.
Mr.. Lusion Rimmel. who has been
living In MeHenry for some time, has
moved back 10 this vicinity.
Miss Eta Miner is visiting In Liv.
ermore.
The public school here win begin
September the 4th. aud at Hickory
Hill August asth. LOUIS.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1899-08-25

The Philippine question is an aggta.
waiting and trihiug affair that has
caused the administration a great deal
of trouble and unrest. The insurrec,
ton has continued several months,
but should be brought to a speedy
close. There are two plausible reasons
for having continued and prolonged
this contest, the first reason was a fail
ure to comprehend the strength of the
Insurgents; and the second was fight
ing in an entirely strange country.
1t appears that Gen. Otis has not ex-
ercised the best strategy IN his opera
tons. 1t is certain that he failed to
trap Aguinaldo as was frequently re
ported be would 40 at the next move
of his forces. Nothing is more clear
to the administration than a necessity
for a larger army. To this end Sec.
IcthIy 1NOOl uho ueloImiueu u Tdl5e
the number of men in actual service
to 10000. The action Of the new
secretary is meeting the approval of
the press and country generally. The
plans for the campaign to be opened
as soon as the dry season comes will
be aggressive and not defensive alone.
In six weeks after the opening of the
campaign Aguinaldo and his army
should be prisoners of war and peace
restored in Luzon at least. There have
been a few daring exploits by some Of
the officials and men, but not in a
single instance, to our knowledge,
has the enemy been entrapped.
When the fresh forces reach Manila
we may expect more vigorous cam,
paign and a speedy conclusion of the
disputed right of the United States to
its acquired territory
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1899-08-25

10 BLACKBURN said in a recent
speech 81 will bet my souls saliva
ton against a counterfeit coin, thatahe
Republicans if gwen the powor would
not repeal the Goebel election law"
II the Goebel election law really in
sures fair elections Mr.. Blackburn
pays the Republicans great cOmpli-
ment when he says they will not re-
peal law which he claims was pass,
ed to keep them from stealing the
State, but in point of fact, Blackburn
meant to tell his audience that the
Republicans would utilize the Goe.
bel election law to steal elections with.
Goobel ought to muzzle the windy.
ex-senator.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1899-08-25

only tie Baptist who openly oppose
the election Of Goebel. This charge
upon its face is false, and ignorance
alone is the ground for the assertion,
In last weeks REPUBLICAN,, we PRINT
ed an editorial from the Pentecostsl
Herald Of Louisville, which is an
avowed Methodist Journal, denounc-
ing the entire ticket. II the above
charges we're true, and those men who
offer the resolutions and urge their
adaption 10 the associations are ex-
Conferate men who never scratched
the Democratic ticket in their history
II would be an established fact that
the Baptist church was certainly eff
fecting its mission. But the Baptists
are not alone in the contest.
The Methodist will doubtless de-
nounce GOebel at their conference
this fall, the Presbyterians, 1t is hoped
will not be slow in acting with the
other denominations, and as for the
Christians, or Campbelltes as they are
commonly callei, Sanford's monu
ment stands as a warning to his sur
viving brethren. Three Baptist As.
seciations, TO our knowledge, have
passed resolutions per above charge
and many more are to follow. But
the most significant feature Of the
Baptist church in Kentucky at this
time, is that the majority of its men,
bers adhere tothe principles Of
Democracy.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1899-08-25
Prohibition Speaking.

l am glad to have the privilege Of
announce through the columns OF the
REPUBLICAN, that Prof. B. L. Rock
wood. OF Indiana. will lecture at Hart.
ford at p. m. and ats. p, m. on
Tuesday, September Sth, and at
Beaver Dam. Wednesday. September
9th at night. Prof. lockwood Is one
OF the greatest speakers on the Pro-
hibitiOn platform and should have
crowded house at each meeting. He
Is favorable in presenting his subjects,
yes sympathetic aud kind. with
vain of pathOs and humor running
through his lecture provoking alike
tesr from the eyes and laughter from
the soul. Go out to hear him.
w. NJ. LIKINs
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1899-08-25

Men do not like to go TO doctors Nine
times out Of ten they wait until they are
laid fat on their backs before they will
consult physician. There Is some reason
IN this, for when a business man feels out
OF sorts and goes to a physician, he Is often
given violent drugs that make him, for a
time unit for business and really sick
There Is a way Of avoiding both extremes
that Of negiecting the health and that Of
taking violent drugs that rack the entire
system-it Is always TO keep ON hand
bottle Of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery II man will resort to this great
medicine whenever he feels that he Is out
Of sorts and threatened with Illness, he
may keep In good health. IL Is the great
appetite sharpener, blood maker and flesh
builder IL Ellis the arteries with the rich,
red, tissue building blood Of health. II
does not make fabby fat like cod liver oil,
but the solid. muscular and nerve tissues
Of health. II does not make coTpulent PEG
pie more eorpulent.
II want TO inform you Of cure effected by Dr.
Pierce's medicines. writes Mrs Nelson smith,
Of Mount Vernon. Jefferson Co, us; About
and consumption In the spring Of $50 my con
dition became very serious I had consumption
aud coughed day aud night could not lie down
at all our family doctor said could not get
we'll The ueighbors came In 20 see me die, and
Z lady friend recommended DIT, Picfcc's medi-
cincs 80 strongly that we Immediately sent out
and bought six bottles Of his Golden Medical
Discovery and Favoritc Prescription Ater
using these medicines, found was receiving
benefit and continued ! weighed 100 when
commenced taking medicnes, nov weigh ~.
I sleep well, have splendid appetite feel we'll
to God and to Dr. Pierre for those wonderful
medicineaL I want 10 add that l am q wonder
10 my neiRhboss and friends'
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1899-08-25

The open violation of the Prohi-
bidOn law 10 Ohio county is potent TO
everyone who has given the matter
any attention, and is a question that
should be given immediate conHdera,
ton by the good cltizensiOf the county.
While whisky was sold legally in the
town of Hartford, the REPUBLICAN
has not thought it expedient to uige
the people to suppress The sale of it
in the smaller towns, but ON the 31st
of this month. the legal sale OF whisky
will close in Hartford and Ohio coun-
ty will again be prohibition county,
aud if the good citizens of the county
really desire to see the sale OF whisky
suppressed, this paper can be depend>
ed upon to assist any wisely directed
effort to suppress it. The REPUBLICAN
will undertake no Ill-timed crusade
against the "blind tigers" but If
there is healthy public sentiment
against the sale of intoxicants in the
county, we will give whatever assist
ance we can to encourage it. The
prohibition law should be enforced or
repealed, there is no tenable middle.
ground. We wait the &C lou of the
good citizens of Ohio county in re-
gard to the matter.