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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-09
WANTS MORE SHIPS.
Secretary Long Urges Further In.
crease of Our Navy and Makes
Other Suggestions.

Washington, Dec. 4.-The annual report
Of the secretary of the navy Just made pub
lc Is document of unusual interest, deal
ing not only with the work Of the navy
during the past year and important recon-
mendattons for the future, but also dis
cussing the more important questions re-
lating to the navy. Including the authori-
cation of IS new warships, the imperative
need of special legislation in the early
days of congress for armor of the best
quality that can be obtained and the prop
osition that the thanks Of congress be
given to the commander-in-chei of the
North Atlantic squadron ard to the OFF,
GERS and men under his command for the
part they took in the naval operations at
Santiago.
The secretary gives a table showing naval
construction going on abro&,. as compared
with that in the United States. From this
it appears that only Italy ara japan laid
down less tonnage than this country during
the present year, and that Italy alone had
| less tonnage under construction. iAe total
tonnage under construction is: England.
531 $50; France 25o.55SS%S: germany. lls2S5;
Italy, 120, $50; Japan, 10000; Russia, 222.9I6
United States, 1926.
| Secretary Long refers to the return OF
Admiral Dewey and his enthusiastic well
come from the whole eourlry. After speak
ing of the New York reception and the
sword presentation In Washington the Sec
rotary sums up by saying it was the ma
| tion's tribute.
Among the many other topics treated ia
that for fostering the raval reserve, the
consolidation of the naval bureaus Of con-
struction, engineering and equipment in
! the interest of more harmonious action: the
construction Of barracks for enlisted men,
and review Of the various bureau recon-
mendatons. the desirahtlty CT changing
/ the material Of the League Island and the
Mare Island dry docks from timber to stone
and concrete The warships claiming
bounty and prize money from their cap
lures and engagements during the war
| are set forth in detail. lie says the sur
vey of the traEs-pacic cable route indi-
Gates that it will be entirely practicable
1t is intended also TO survey cable route
from Guam to Yokohama. ii is proposed
to supply all new ships with smokciess
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-09
Troops Ordered Home.

Washington, Dec. 6. - Formal or
dcrs were issued from the war de-
partment Tuesday to give effect to the
recently announced decision of Sec
rotary Root to reduce the force OF
United States troops in Cuba. The
headquarters and eight companies OF
the Fifteenth infantry, now in Santa
90 and Puerto Principe province,
Cuba, are ordered home. OF these the
headquarters and four companies go
to Plattsburg barracks and the re-
mining battalion to Governors Is
land NJ Y
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-09
XVI.
A RACE AGAINST TIME.

Burning with suspicion at Margaret's
confidential interview with the confed-
crate officer, was bent rather on
spending valuable time in elimination
t..an in working out the most promis-
ing method of making good our escape.
Margaret" cried, what did you
say to Col. Archard?"
81 told him something that would
have passed lis through his lines had it
not been for this interruption"
"Oh, Margaret, you are on all sides"
She cast an impatient glance at me,
and, disdaining to reply, turned to
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-09
A nnrlnr Thief.

Charleston, S. c., Dec. 2.-An I'M
known white man, closely masked, held
up the two messengers in Southern
Express company car Friday night and
under cover of revolver compelled
them to give up S1,700 in cash. Eight
thousand dollars in another safe was
overlooked by the outlaw, who accom-
plished his work without any aid. The
robbery took place near Branchville,
S. c., on the Southern railway.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-09
CONGRESS CONVENES.
of the House aud Scnntc-Hen-
dcrwon Elected Speaker.

Washington, Dec. s. Enormous
crowds witnessed the opening scenes,
in the house Monday. The principal in
tercst centcrcd in the disposition of the
case of Mr.. Roberts. the Mormon repre-
sentative from Utah. Those who an
ticipatcd n sensational denoucment
were disappointed. The programme
outlined by the republican leaders at
their conference on Friday night was
partially carried out. The objection TO
the administration Of the oath to Mr..
Roberts was entered by Mr.. Taylor
CO.,, us predicted, and he stepped aside
without protest except TO ask if by do
ing so he waived any of his rights. To
this the speaker responded in the neg
alive. There was not a protest from
any quarter against the objection to tho
administration of the oath to Mr.. Rob-
erts. But, on the contrary, the only
voice raised except that of Mr.. Taylor's
was that of Mr.. McHae dem, Ark.),
who joined with Mr.. Taylor in his pro-
test. Mr. Taylor offered his resolution
to refer the ease 10 u special committee,
but by mutual arrangement the con-
sideration Of the resolution was post
poncd until to-day in order that the
routine business in connection with the
organization might be transacted Mon
day.
The election of Speaker Henderson
and his induction into Office, the APP
pointmcnt of the usual committees to
wait upon the president, the scat-draw-
ing contest with the usual amusing fca-
urcs went off without a hitch. The only
other feature out OF the ordinary was
the adoption of the Reed rules for the
present congress. The democrats knew
it was futile to more than protest
against the adoption of these rules after
the republicans had decided upon this
course in caucus and the debate upon
the resolution to adopt them was very
brief. They were adopted by strict
party vote.
| Washington, Dec. San appropriate
tribute to the memory of late Vice
President Hobart was paid by the SEN
ate Monday at it's first session OF tho
Fifty-sixth congress. The session last
ed only 80 minutes and only the most
formal and necessary business was
transacted. After the adoption of the
usual routine resolutions and the ad-
ministration to the new members of the
oath of office, Senator Sewell IN. J)
presented fitting resolutions upon the
death of the vice president; the reso-
lutions were ordered to be commune
Gated to the house of representatives,
and the session, on motion Of Senator
Kean IN. J.), was suspended.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-09

Creston, Ia, Dec. 5.-Deputy Sheriff
Tom Walsh was murdered Monday by
George Williams on The latter's farm
near here. Walsh made visit to Will
liams to serve attachment papers in
the morning, when Williams culne to
town with Walsh. Later Williams re-
turned to the farm TO adjust some
business. Walsh made a second trip
TO the place, when Williams shot him
dead. Williams gave himself up and
was taken to Osceola and placed in Jail
to avoid mob,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-09
School Teacher Murdered.

Tompkinsville, KY, Dec. Go. ID.
Saunders, school teacher, was called
out of his schoolhousc at Akersville, in
the west end of this county, Tuesday,
and Stabbed in the throat and killed by
Willie Ha1:in, of Macon county, Tenn.
Last Saturday night the schoolhouse
at Akersville was burned. Mr.. Saun-
ders had accused Willie and John Har-
lin and two other boys of the crime.
The Harlin and two Aliers boys are un
der arrest.
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ssYou?" turning to me-'what's your

sYou?" turning to me-"what's your
name?'
Before I had time to reply, PUNK,
with his usual presence of mind and
adroitncss, coming to the rescue,
tapped his forehead. I took the hint
and stood mute. The officer was not
convinced. He then turned to Mar
garet.
"You?"
"What do you wish to know.
colonel?"
"Who are you?''
"AIy name?"
| EYES,"
margaret Beach"
The officer was getting no informa-
ton to enable him to judge of us, and
Seemed puzzled what to do. In such
work he was evidently not an expert.
'Well," he said, at last, you'll have
to go to the guard-house and stay
there till 1 can find out more about
YOU"
"Colonel," said Margaret.
"Well?"
"Let me speak with you alone.
He cast an inquiring glance at her,
then led her out of hearing. We
watched them talking, Margaret speak
ing contdentially, the colonel with
every word becoming more attentive.
O, my God! she would never talk
that way with him unless she were
friendly to his cause. There is some
deep-laid scheme which she has been
working from the first. She is eX,
planning it all to the confederate. He
takes her hand and looks at her kind
ly. She turns to coane to us. He lifts
his hat with all the grace of the truly
polished southern gentleman.
Harll!
There was a distant sound of horses
} hoofs, but so indistinct that I wa!
about concluding was mistaken whe1
I heard sudden turmoil on the outer
limit of the camp, with shots, indi
eating a sudden attack. The colone
called for his horse, mounted and rod'
to the front.
We three stood breathless, waiting
developments. Bullets began to sins
by our ears and spit against the trees
, The confederates flew to arms. At til
front we could discover the dark form
> of horsemen charging.
'sLook!"
The word came from Margaret, VIII
spoke in tone so unusual to her tina
: I glanced quickly at her before follow
ing the direction of her eyes. She wa
quiyering with excitement. Then
L turned to see what moved her. At tina
g moment the clouds parted, and, th-oug
:, an opening in the trees, figure stoo
y out plainly in the moonlight, pointin
>, with his sword to the confederate lin
!, Then the horse plunged forward, bea'
a ing his rider out of sight.
"The general"
;, We all spoke the words simultaneou
ly. Had he been watching for our r.
4 turn, and, knowing of our presence
the confederate camp, made the attac
+ in order to free US? Or was he actin
!. from some purpose of his OWL
q Whatever his intention, we started :
once to take advantage of the situation
l. Punk and 7, with a common impuls
darted to where the horses wei
tethered, and, mounting Margare
i, Jumped to the saddle. The intervenir
confcderates prevented our reachir
T. our own men, so we dashed through Il
,e trees in direction opposite to II
NJ fighting. Coming to q road, we fc
lowed it, and the turmoil behind
ii gradually died into faint din. Ths
10 we drew rein for consultation.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-09

GAINESVILLE, O., Dec. III shot mother
It was an accident" was the confession
Of Albert Swingle, the 14-year-old son
of John Swinglc, at the coroner's in
quest at Cannclville Thursday after
noon. Mrs. Swingle was found dead
Wednesday. Tho boy denies that he
loaded the gun, but his father declares
It had not been loaded for week. Tho
boy manifests no regret over the death
of his mother. He was sent TO Jail with
ont bond.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-09
Fatal Collision.

Denver, COL, Dec. 5.-A rcar-end col
lision occurred between two passenger
trains on the Denver g. Rio Grande
railroad, in which six persons were
killed outright and several others were
severely injured The accident hap
pened at English switch, about six
miles east of Salida, at six a. m.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-09
Passed Away.

St. Louis, Dec. 4.-Joseph Brown,
ex-mayor OF St. Louis, died here Sunday
of a complication OF diseases. aged GO
years. Before he entered politics he
was probably the most prominent
steamboat man on western waters. Mr..
Brown was prominently identified with
Spiritualism in a local as well as ma
tional sense. He was very wealthy at
one time, but lost his fortune late in
life. lie served two terms as mayor in
the early 7O'S.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-21
her bowed head, with the smile cheer
full as ever on his white face

her bowed head, with the smile cheer
full as ever on his white face.
1t was the fourth day when the end
came and then, with the northwestern
gale behind them. they were racing
past the Finland gulf with every sail
set and the foam dashing merrily from
her bows. They bore him on deck at
his own request, and he smelled the
salt breeze hungrily and looked out on
the fece Of the waters. Up from the
south and west mighty fleet rode
'icross the seas. The white ensign Of
her Britannia majesty's ships streamed
haughtily in the gale. Charley Napier
Baltic, and soon the roar of battle
would resound before Cronstadt and
Bomarsund.
Colonel Preobeslas turned and faced
toward the great ships exultingly the
light Of triumph in his eyes. THE lion
at the bears throat at lastv' he called
in voice that was young and strong.
81 have seen my desire upon my ene-
mics. Nunc dimittis, nunc dimittisv'
They ran and knelt beside him, but
his eyes were for the feet alone. They
glowed upon it with an ecstasy Of tri-
umph as towering over them in noun
tains of ranged canvas the great three
deckers swept by Still gazing, but ST.
lent, he watched the helms starboard
and the grim prows tack outward,
Strengthening themselves upon the far
off guns of the ear. He knew now
that in very surety the blood of Poland
no longer called from the ground I'M
answered. The tired lids dropped, and
strange smile played about his
mouth. In reverie he dwelt upon his
thoughts of righteous vengeance,
trimming his heart with a happiness
which was already scarcely Of earth
AS the flame Of lfe fed for one mo-
ment by this strong fuel of passion,
leaped up to the glow of death his eyes
opened once more and yearned upon
his daughter. His thin hand sank up
on hers and with it sought Desmonds
waiting clasp.
"To have and to hold" he whispered,
and his smile was benediction.
AS the growing dimness yelled his
eyes they ,urned once more to where
the sails Of the warships cleaned on
the eastern horizon. A single word
faltered from his lips, Poland" and
with the name the colonel passed out
from the memory Of her wrongs.
HE would not have had us wait,
sweetheart" said Desmond as they
watched the sun dip seward with the
glow of promised dawn. "He gave you
to me. Come to me soon. my own"
She put her hand in his with lool
sthat told of trust unuttered. "Wher
you will. l have but you, my love, my
lover
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-21

HE aUOllld not haze had as lCdit, slueet-
heGrt,' said Desmond.
scattering bullets frothed circles upon
the sea about her, and a chance ball
or two found her sides. AS she gained
way even these fell far behind her, and
the figures on the shore grew indis-
tinct. The forest showed as a green
line above the sandy foreshore. Soon
the land crept under the haze that
lowered over the shadows. Forest
and rock showed as one. The coast
died into a shadowy retrospect across
the widening belt Of sea.
~ Down in the saloon they placed the
colonel, and Barr was busy about him
with impressive attention. Beside him
knelt his daughter and hid her face in
the cushions that pillowed his head.
Desmond, white faced and haggard
with anxiety, stood at the sofa foot.
With firm, gentle hands the skilled
surgeon barred the red bullet hole and
probed the depths Of the cruel wound.
Hilmar, raising her eyes, tried to read
his verdict in his face. There was
stiffness unutterable in the little cabin.
A puzzled look crossed Bars face.
He withdrew the probe draggingly.
A spasm twitched across the wounded
mans temple, but he made no sound.
1t was tremulous hand, however,
that he laid upon his daughters golden
head Then he looked up at Barr
with quick smile and nodded
EYES," he said, II had but a month
or two anyway. Sieynitz told me
when 1 was in Vienna last year. The
growth would have killed me. But
why should l grieve the child before
her timer
Hilmar was staring at him with
wondering, desperate eyes.
Father she cried. Father! What
is It? You knew, and you never told
me! And l am to be alone! You will
leave mew And she threw herself
upon the bedside wailing.
mo, sweetheart, not alone. You will
change a poor, wornout father for a
brand new lover. who most Of all men
you have met resembles me. IT'S q
poor copy I've set" he went on whim-
sically, but circumstances make our
lives what they are" And he patted
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-21

their fire. One of the waiting boats
he stood beside. Colonel Preobeslas
staggered, recovered and, pressing his
hand above his hip, sank down upon
his seat The boat began to rush out
from the shore.
Before the first ramrod was with
drawn from the reload she shot behind
the protecting hull of the yacht, and
the following volley smote harmless
splinters past her stern. Nor did the
answer daily. Again the lanyard of
the carronade frightened in Jones' fist,
and again her bronze mouth woke the
echoes.
AS the smoke cleared and the yacht
caught the morning breeze and went
smoothly out into the waste Of glanc-
ing ripples ashore a hideous sight was
manifest in the face of the growing
day. Piled, writing and in agony, lay
the soldiers of the car and tossed and
twined their torn limbs amid pools of
blood OF twoscore men not ten stood
upon their feet in sound body when
the echoes fell to silence. Verify, the
foray left a crimson trail to mark its
path.
AS the breeze swelled upon the can
vas in the larger offing the yacht
bounded forward and drew away from
the heaped horrors of the shore. The
gray of the stained uniforms mingled
in the gray of the powders. A few
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-21

Once or twice year the good house
wife has a thorough house cleaning. The
house has been swept and busted every
day in the year, but the housewife knows
that in spite of vigilance dust accumu-
1ates in cracks and corners, and is only
to be removed by special effort.
It's the same way with the body. You
look after it every day. You take all
the ordinary precautions of cleanliness
and health. Yet the body needs its
special cleaning to rid it of the accumu-
1ations of waste and poisonous matter
which invite disease. Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, taken regu-
1arly once or twice year, would save
many sickness. 1t purifes the blood,
strengthens the stomach, and cleanses
the body of poisonous accumulations.
uLast spring had severe attack Of pneu-
monia, which left with bad cough, and
also left my lungs in very bad condition.
writes John M. Russell, Esq, of Brent Cherokee
Nat, Ind. Ter; III had no appetite and was SO
weak 1 could scarcely walk. My breast was
all sore with running sores. / got two bottles
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, which
believe saved my life. ! cannot express my
gratitude to you. I am able now to do very
good work"
DIR. Pierce's Medical Adviser, in paper
covers, sent free on receipt of III one
cent stamps to pay cost of mailing only.
Address DR.. R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-21

TIE END.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-01-20
NESJNIUS IN ERJ PTION.

An eruption of Mount Nesuvius Is at
tanning great proportions. The flow OF
lava is almost unprecedented, and streams
of fire are pouring in all directions
though as yet no severe damage has
occurred
Last September there was an eruption
of Nesuvius, which threatened to cause
great destruction, but after days of belch.
ing forth fire, smoke and lava it subsid.
ed
The greatest eruption of Mount Eesu-
vius, as is well known, occurred August
"a A. d. 20, when the cities of PCmpeii
and Herculaneum were owe, whelmed and
more than two thousand persisted. Since
that time many other disastrous eruptions
have occurred. On December Il, 1851
the town of Tore del Greco, with 1000
persons, was destroyed. In June, 1904
the lava flowed over 5000 acres of rich
vineyards and cultivated lands. Tore
del Greco was burned for the second time
and the top of the mountain fell in max
ing the crater almost two miles in circum.
ference Tore del Greco was destroyed
for the third time in December, 1861.
Since that time there have been several
eruptions. In 1878 lava was spouted to
the height of 300 feet
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-01-20
MOTOR CARRIAGE DRIVERS.

The motor carriage, which has outlived
the curiosity stage and is looked upon by
many people as the only reliable means of
surface travel when the streets become
choked with snow has received additional
Endorsement through the action of the
purchasers of the Fifth avenue stage line,
who say that the old-fashioned ramshackle
vehicles will be superseded by automobile
stages of the newest and most improved
pattern. The motor carriages which are
now in use in New York are netting their
owners handsome revenue and the skep-
tics who predicted accident and disaster
in connection with the horselesS vehicles
have had no opportunity to say Il told you
So
1t was believed by many people who had
no practical knowledge of automobiles
that it would require expert mechanics to
manipulate them, and that even these
would find it difficult To III all the require
ments. AS a matter of fact, the mechanic
plays no part in the list of horsc,ess car
riage employees, except in the department
where the batteries are taken from the car
riages, charged with electricity and placed
back in the carriage
Drivers are usually selected from the
hack driving fraternity, and men who
know all about the streets of New York
and bring certificates as to their sobriety
and attention to duty are readily accepted
for the work.-N,lr York Tribune.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-01-20
CONFIDENCE ALL ROUND.

Two weeks of the new year says the
Baltimore "American", have passed, and
the reports of good business keep coming
in from every quarter. On this subject
there are none now left bold enough to
predict any letup in the great prosperity
which the country in now enjoying. The
country made such a magnificent showing
last year, trade grew to such enormous
proportions, that to stop it would require
some great national disaster, and that is
not coming. One of the leaders in Ameri,
can finance sums on the situation in these
words: "The chief feature of the situa
ton at the present time is the great and
growing confidence which the capitalists
of the country are exhibiting Money
is no longer locked UP, awaiting the disap-
pearance of numberless disturbing
elements. 1t is plentiful, and is being
freely invested in quarters which insure
substantial returns to the investor Timidi-
ty does not now create obstacles to bust
ness progress, and holders of funds eager.
ly compete with one another in finding
channels of profitable investment"
This means confidence all around 1t
means that trade is Oil firm basis; it
means new enterprises, more wealth and
even greater prosperity.