an get two papers, ntre Democrat either the Cinein. Enquirer, or Pitts. MOS WS-~LEAST MONEY" OCCOC DOOOOOOOOO000 CHAS PROGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES Compared With Spain Shows the Latter 1n a Bad Light. ONWARD MARCH OF PROGRESS Spain Has Steadily Been Shoved to the Rear, While Has Steadily Ahead of Strength markable Growth in the Past Century Forged He- Uncle Sam A Comparison Following ison of the rela. sngth of the United States and is a compar tive stre Spain, and the results of the wars waged by the two countries in the past 100 years, showing Spain in a bad light RISE OF THR UNITED STATES. The following States has risen in the family of nations shows how the United Estimated population in 1800 Estimated population In 1838 Estimated area in square mil Extent of coast 620 miles on the Great Lakes) Unite lines(exel Military resources of the States in able-bodied mer Naval strength Naval reserve, 2 Total immigration States in 1s Manufactures, Imports, 1847 Exports, 1897 Revenue, National National States, Balance In Treasury Maret War fund appropriated stantly avallable aan. nn AIN'S DECLINE. ne in the march annua 10... ol wealth, wealth 138... the SP Spain's decli gress is shown by the following on in 180... population of Fatimated Estimated Spain Estimated populat EIB ssernsnss Estimated popul Islands Estimated population of © ube A Estimated population of Porto BRAIN cens cs en ennn ineisanenssssniins . Manufactures annual value Imports, 1565......... Exports, 186 we Revenue, 1566 . 150 National wealth, 150 (Spain's national we a decrease.) Balance in Treasury War fand Military resources abviebodied men Total active list in navy Naval reserve In 1892, accordir 406 persons Ie " Spain. R258 populati present lon of Spanish Al nm of Phil lipphr $106,000, 000 160, 002, O00 100. 008 0) LLIRE sith sh 3 i £ to the official st and 58.148 persons entered : nigration thus bel: the excess of et UNCLE SAM'S SUCCESS AT WAR. The success of this country at war and the territorial extension of American Col- onies and the United States the following: 1763~The old French and Indian concluded by the peace of Paris. 1775—Actual commencement of the Revolution; a contest with the mother country concerning disputed rights. 1776 is shown by war Colonies placed before the world as a self-declared nation by the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Congress in session at Philadelphia. From this time the War of Independence was waged with renewed earnestness. 1783—After many reverses and periods of adversity the British Govern. ment acknowledged the indeg the American Republic 1787—A convention of de senting Consitution, March 4, 1789, by the inauguration of Washington as President, 18013 from France, long endence of slegates, repre- all States, formed the present which went into operation Peaceful acquisition, by purchase of the Territory of Louis- iana, embracing the extended district of the lower Mississippi Valley and a broad strip west of the river, 1812-14~The second war with Great Britain, which ended in a peace ratifica- tion in February, 1815. 1821 Acquisition of Florida by ces- sion of Spain. 1856-48 ~War with Mexico in conse. quence of the admission of Texas to the Union. This endad in Mexico ceding to the United States a considerable tract of her domains. 1861-65~Civil war continued from April 12, 1861, when the first gun was fired in | the bombardment of Fort Sumpter, until April g, 1865, when the war was practic. | ally ended by the surrender of General | Lee at Appomattox Court-House, The | War was no sooner ended than measures were put in operation for the return of | the lately seceded States to their prop- er status in the Union, day is stronger than ever. 1867 ~ $7,200,000 in gold after negotiations be- gan in 185g of a peacelul and business. like nature. SPANISH RETROGRESSION, Spanish wars and the retrogression of Spain during the present century are shown by this, 1779~Spanish successfully lay siege to Gibraltar . * These measures | 80 signally succeeded that the Union to- | -Purchase of the territory of Alas. | ka by the United States from Russia for R. KURTZ. Ed. and Prop. 1795 Domingo to Frauce in the treaty of Basle. 1797 Spanish fleet the Euglish off Cape St 1801 »Spain destroyed by Vincent, re-ceded Louisiana to gotte cable difficulties with having u itself into inextri. the United fearing rtance, States over boundaries and a revolt which would have Yost it the territory. 1503-By the treaty éxtorted by Bona- arte Spain became involved in a disas- ’ trous war with England, and the last remuoants of its maritime were tered in the battle off Cape powers shat Finisterre and Trafalgar; English take possession in South America. then Madrid the Spanish army of Buenos Ayres, owned by Spain was taken without difficulty and scattered. 1510~Revolt in Spain's Argentine colo nies in South America, 1810--Revolt in Spain's colony in Ven exnela and New Granada. in Mexico, Amer erdinand VI 1S510-Revolt Spain's rich. est and largest ican possession. liRerated throne. Spain 18141 II was and again acceded to the groaned under a royal The ist Reign of Terror Cortes (Parliment) was abolished, ablished and finan. futile effort to colonies, which the inquisition re-est ces were squandered in regain South American again took advantage of Napoleon's op- pressive and tyrannical rule. 1818-~Chile lost to the Spanish crown, 1821 Florida sold tothe United States. Spain had captured the west coast from On his 1815, General Jackson captured Pensacolo and deposed the Spanish The with the Mexico's Eugland his way home after suppression of the Seminoles, in authorities, resulting differences were ended the purchase of the pesinsula by United States for $s, ndependence gained. 000, 000 Revoit through. out Spain. 18 Araed intervention in Spain by Russia Madrid entered by effective y 1 “3 France, and Prussia. invaders; no resis. tance made, 1524 Peruvian independence gained and Spain lost her last stronghold on the American Continent, 1836 Spanish Government involved in a desperate struggle with the Carlists. 1868 —~Revolut to France 1876—Carlist Now in its on Queen Isabel laf led war ended. Alfonso XI reigns, third and probably t1iumphant year, 1895 —Cubas 1847 revolution begun. Revolution 'in the Pailippine Is. These h Pacific be los the lands. ri possessions of Spain will and ! #8 soon as Cuba is probably at same time, — The Sheriffs Surprised riff Wagner Lewisburg, She , of Union county resid. carly Thursday morning by a vigorous pound. ing at was awakened ing on his door and an urgent appeal to be let in. He was considerably astound- ed on coming down to find his late caller was Elmer Hassenplug, who, with an. other prisoner, had escaped from the jail recently. The sheriff had been scouring the country in the effort to recapture the fugitives, and his surprise was great at the voluntary return of Hassenplug. ——— Killed by Outlaws in Ulah Word has the killing of Valentine 8. Hoy, a wealthy of 1i Nebraska, Utah. Mr Hoy was a son just reached Bellefonte of stock man ucoln near irown's Park, of Henry Hov, er at Jacksonville Hezekiah Hoy, Mrs and John Garbrick an early day store keep- He John Rishel, was a cousin of Amos , all of this county. - -— - Fire Near Unionville The large barn the farm of David Spotts, two miles north of Union ville, upon was destroyed by fire Monday All the hay, grain, implements and two cows were burned. There was an insurance on the bara, but none on the stock. The total loss will probably be over $2,000. a What They Cost. morning at 2 o'clock In view of the war talk being indulged in these days, an interesting bit of infor. matiou isthe statement that projectiles | used for the United States army for its modern guns cost as follows: Solid shot, | eight inch, $69.50 each; ten inch, $144.50 each; twelve inch mortar shells weighing 1,000 pounds $195 each, —— A — >]; Wonderfu) Revival at Salona. | church at Salona, Rev. and the church in crowded nightly, | Thirty-four have professed conversion, Many of those professing conversion are | heads of families .——— The New Soap Pactory. Cheesman & Company, of Mill Hall, | are now located in their new builling. | The structure is three stories high and | Is arranged especially for the manufac ture of soap. On Tuesday a twoton order for a large woolen mill was being filled, The CENTRE, DEMOCRAT and and the Cin. clunati Jugwirer for $1.50 a year, Cession by Spain of part of San | BELLEFONTE, PA, THURSDAY, MARCH ING, U5 EXAIBIT DOGS WAR] Speaking of d WHEELS PASSED OVEK HIM. Patrick Meaney Dies From the Effects of Se vere lojaries Patri who led at Blanchard, wood in the hollow near Mill Meancy resi and who has been cutting Hall, with an accident Friday night that caus. death, Meaney it said had freely and while Mill Hall on the track. A (ht train Meaney about 7 wk. The wheels passed | over his arm, met ed his is been indulging walking track from became laid up the tired and down freig struck o'cle lengthwise and The shoulder caused severe injuries to the bead. Pearl and help. He y Beech Creek, where the arm was amputated above the He the shock of the accident and expired Satur. about 4% He is survived by his sister, whom he support. ed. Catholic crushed his injured man was found by Dela Brown who summoned was picked up and taken t elbow failed to rally from day morning. Meaney was years old and was unmarried The remain were interred iu the at Howard a cemetery, Want Their Back Pees The supreme court having decided cents in the officers that constables are entitled to ten for each and every mile traversed cial duty, these 1 : discharge of o throughout the eommonwealth are jubi- recently organized at Harrisburg, is preparing to recovery of constables are pre. matter to the end. of several lant, and their state association, institute proceedings for the back fees, and the the The commissioners paring to fight coun lies are now engaged in strengthening their organization, but what special purpose is not apparent at this time. . Sudden Death On Mr. home near He had a but that Mr, years of age. Wednesday Koch died suddenly at morning Henry his failure, Axemann, of heart leg fractured recently was not Koch was a His Friday the cause of his death 44 survives farmer and was wife only him. Last Mr. Koch was kicked the leg by a furfous bull that was kept in the stable on This fractured the limb, but no such a sudden termination was anticipated - - - The Gardeners Ready to Start. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will send out a large army of gardeners | in a short time, who, under the direction | of the chief florist and landscape artist, | will begin planting flower beds and trees at many of the stations. Many new sta. tions lawns are to be sodded, and at | places where new work has been done the cuts and embankments will be look- ed after, .——— Big Fire at Chicago. | Itis believed that fully sixty people | lost their lives in the fierce fire which broke out Wednesday at Wabash avenue | and Adams street, in Chicago, in the The religions revival in the Methodist | ber of business firms. i | building which was occupied by a num. The burned build. W. C. Robbins | ing was across the street from the Wel- pastor, continues with interest unabated lington hotel. -——— A Freight Conductor's Fate, Aurand, freight conductor on the ——— - J.P. | Pennsylvania railroad, was cut in twain and instantly killed at Tyrone Saturday night, He was stepping from one car to another, when his foot tripped on the bumper and be fell under the wheels —— Lett for the South, Bishop McGovern left Harrisburg on Friday on a trip for his health through the southern states. It was the tenth anniversary of the bishop's consecration to that office. EE FIRE AT PINE GROVE MILLS The Large Barn of |. M. Keplers Burned to he Ground M. ie Grove The large barn of Capt. | on the Harter Pi burned to the ground with all Kepler, Mills its contents farm at The fire was noticed It caught in one of the Friday afternoon. 0 Pp Szustan 3! hare a ower stables where a about 4 m lot of straw bund. it started Wm. Stone and wife were io on the barn floor les were packed away. How however, seems to be a mystery. filling a bed tick with straw, and did not realize their danger and had to flee for their lives, so sudden did the flames en. velope the whole building. A lot of hay small amount '] of and straw with a of rye and oats five head 1 valuable de cattle and agricultural machinery were stroyed. ral head of 1 ana most complete in Centre county, and r 7 machinery, all Ti he ¥ COoveres cotitained some valuable 1088 18 ©5- 11 { which was destroyed ated at $6. 000, full ange tim Y insur Famous Horse rge, the Shetland-Canadian horse, for seventeen years t yroperty of John 34 the Mon (»Corge was a great T. Fowler, sickened at Fowler home in Centre county on day morning last time. He was thirty-one years old when he died. In 1871 he was shipped to Tyrone in & box car for Mr. When being taken from the those who were animal in his Fowler. car he tore loose from handling him, jamped from the car and rolled down the railroad embankment, at the foot of which he regained his feet, ran across the river and into the nursery of W. George Waring, where he was re. was stolen Bald the thief was captured. One time George from Mr Eagle animal Fowler and taken down knew the Valley. Everybody long until The a great favorite of Mrs. Harriet Fowler, died left that George be well cared for during his life time. little animal, and though he had been unfitted for ser. and it was't had to abandon him animal and when she she a request He was a nobie Fowler very vice the past five years Ar. much regrets his death .— About Lester's Wheat. He has 12,000,000 bushels, It 2,666 666 flour. It would make 900,000,000 loaves of bread. would make barrels of Could it be loaded on one train, the | train would be 150 miles long. Shipped by water it would require a | fleet of 100 vessels of 4,000 tons each. If baked into bread and placed end to | end, the loaves would reach around the earth more than four times, If in barrels, these placed on end, would reach from Chicago to New York and back again in a double line. Baked into bread it would feed the | population of Greater New York for a | year, at the rate of two and a half loaves | for each person per day. Wo Wil Locate In Juneau, I. N. Gordon, better known as "Newt" in his old home here, left Pittsburg, last | week, for Juneau, Alaska. For years he had been connected with the Fair. bank's scale company, of Pittsburg, but resigned to locate in the gateway of the | where he will become Chance new Hldorado, resident manager of the Last gold mining company. Station Broken Open, The Beech Creck railroad station at Beech Creek was broken into Friday night by burglars, but they filed to find anything of any value, THE ISLAND OF CUBA |¢ Area Government Its Location Population, Resources IS FERTILE AND PRODUCTIVE The Last of the Spanish Vossessions on thi Efforts to Se Should Henson Past Why ut Its Hemisphere ure be Part irces Would Annexation the United States Soon be Deviopen Al present all eyes seem towards Cuba and Spain. onal the is rief and comprehe land of Cuba sh aders The fF Vs “at N : F CALAN, ; Jahamas anc are again s Lesser Auntill 1 bes ill shape ead, from 2 cury and coast the country INE Yas! sw the tainous, Some of the highest interior country ranges ris. peaks 7,000 10 8.000 feet above the level { the mountain «si ) WOES wae entire sea ranges extend from east t length of the island and form magnificent , some of which are 200 miles | le and in them are } valle ong and so miles wit These valleys ase extremely fertile cated mostly the celebrated sugar plantations upon which Spain has so Jon 1 ¥ depended or her revenues, which the poor Cuban's are obliged to pay to the mot The inc: of fie is! al products 1} are sugar and tobacco, although the soi which is extremely ferti roduce all of the products of the tropics, ( le, will § ADCS are raised for export, all for home consut id flax have late! nt. While th 1 kinds of : exte inerals u , Copper, lead, salt, as , the mining interest is not developed Cattle are raised in some localities but the product of this industry is not st ult cient for home consumption. The vege- tation is very luxuriant. The forests con. talu some woods almost as hard as iron and are almost imperishable. For fine furniture they are almost unrivaled Lignumvitie, ebony, rosewood and ma hogany are among the valuable exports of wood used in fine and expensive work he climate is said to be excecdingly fine and salubrious, while yellow fever and other epidemics exist along the coast and in lands, it is never known the never rises as high as the low in the valleys and hills of interior The thermometer it goes sometimes in our own cities, and sun-strokes are unknown. The highest recorded temperature since 1801 was 104. and the thermometer seldom falls io the in Havana. which the 77% the highest be freezing point Even KE} is situate aloug the coast, aerage temperature is only ing 8° and the lowest so The seasons { are reduced to two, seasons, The May or June when the cold or dry season commences. During the rainy season it rains almost | every day, while during the dry scason rain rarely falls, but the dews are very abundant both at night and in the early | morning. The climate being very mod- erate, the soil more than ordinarily pro- | ductive, and the country very healthy, the rainy and the dry fainy season begins in and ends in November, | the island is a very desirable place to | 400 000. The population is about 2,000,000, | composed of a mixture of whites, blacks |; The city of Havana alone | 411 of whom the Spanish minister admit. | ted were | third being black or of the mixed races. | hellion 50 far has been much more ex- | Slavery existed for many years, being | live. and indians, | has a population of 230,000 about one. introduced by the Spaniards soon after the discovery of the island. The native | indians and negroes brought from Africa, {and their decendants constitute the form, by which many of the poorer peo- | “Emancipados’ for terms of years ac- cording to their ages. These emasncipa- dos are really no better off than slaves, | Cuba was discovered by Columbus, October 28th, 1492, and he named it Juana, 1m honor of Prince Juan, the heir to the Spanish throne. Other names were afterward given to the island, but none of these names supplanted that of Cuba, by which it was known by the na. tives. The natives were a docile race of indians, who were easily subdued and | longer, | insurgents should be accorded the pro. [tection that a common humanity de- During the op i 1597, there were print rd MZ O1T complete copies of THE CENTRE DEMO. CRAY, or 202 cach week, al- lowing for misprints, our act ual average sworn cireula tion was over 2.000 COPIES PER WEEK Int gent ade ry nd has beer obstacle 34) son could hat Cuba should re pain t in consideration of certain ain : advantages t $ 1 agvantages to be granted ited States should guarantec the perpeiual possession of Cul GOC This offer was emphatically decline on the ground that such a course was con trary 10 the established policy» of this 1848 Presiden the American country. In t Polk, through minister Madrid, offer. Fillmore refused Great Britain in a tre Spain the undisputed This lead to some con { the two government vated in a Span OT outrage on the the matter was fina out actual hosti the y eae 20s f the ar 3 question of the annexation Cuba y American 1 he i nas frequently entered int and the feeling that t a part of the United States has become stronger and stronger, until the acquisi- tion of be years. Again in August 1854 Messrs Buc channan Mason and Soule, the Queen of the Antilles ses med to a question of only a few United States ministers at London, Paris and Madrid 1espective- ly, held a conference at Ostend and drew up a statement popularly as the Ostend Manifesto. In this document they argued “that Cuba ought to be Known long to the United States, and that Spain wou highly in certian id find its sale advantageous and that contingencies, the United Qt tn sh Ria Set tales onght to possess themselves of the and y . T island by force it was also proposed the United States Senate. in 1} {AC STSSI10n and 1859 to place $10 000 the hands of the President with a view to the of the island : after considerable debate it awn by O00 10 acquisition but was withdr yf 1 its author Mr Louisian,. Shidell, « The constantly growing discontent in Cuba culminated in an insurrection or re- bellion in October 1868, which lasted un- til about 1880, when it was finally sup- pressed. The island was practically quiet from this time until the present in. furrection broke out several years ago. During the insurrection of 1868, accord. | ing to Spanish records, Spain lost not less than 80.000 men, and expended $100, - The same records show that not less than 20,000 Cubans were killed in battle, and Spain took $0,000 prisoners, ut to death. The recent re. pensive to Spain, in both men and money, than that of 1868, besides the island has | been deyastated and a large portion of [the population, including men, women [and children, murdered and starved to | slave population. Slavery is nominally | death. The conduct of Spain has been | abolished, yet it still exists in a modified | such that it seems impossible that inter- { vention, ple are apprenticed, under the name of | by the United States on behalf of the Cubans, can be postponed much The feeling that the so called mands may be jingoism in the minds of some of our statesmen, but this same spirit has manifested itself among our people for years, and the government bas at all times strongly maintained that we had a right’ to see that the people of this island should not be ruthlessly mur. Continued on page 4.
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