davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-01
Church Dedicated,

HEATHSVILLE. VA. April 3o.-(Spe-
cial THE new Methodist Episcopal
church at this place was dedicated last
Sunday with BETTING ceremonies. There
was a large crowd present. Rev. Henry
Edwards. OF Norfolk, former pastor here,
conducted the services, and preached 10
a packed house morning and evening.
Contributions were solicited. and over
$3.50 was subscribed towards lifting the
debt on the church.
Rev. Edwards is one Of the most popu-
lar ministers that ever served here, and
his presence was a source OF great pleas
ure 10 his many friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-01
FREDERICKs BURG.
The Rappahannock Fair Dates-Per-
sonaI and General.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. April 3d.
Special THE Board of Directors of the
Rappahannock Valley Agricultural and
Mechanical Association held meeting
to-day and decided to hold their fair Oc-
tober 10Th. Zlst, and ed, provided the
dates do not conflict with the State Fair,
In Richmond, In which event 1t will come
off one week later.
Farming operations are much farther
advanced In this vicinity than usual. and
the outlook is promising. with the ex-
ception as to winter oats. which are al
most a total failure.
Mrs. c. Il. Hunter and Mrs. c. w. Ed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-01
Ammunition Necessary.

ROCKY MOUNT. n. c., April O.-tspe-
oial)-Nash County Superior Court IS in
session this week. and will be engaged on
the criminal docket until as late as Mon
day next.
The condition Of DR.. Barnes, OF Elm
city. whose right foot was literally torn
to pieces by lightning. IL not at all salts
factory, and amputation will be neces-
sary. -.
Mrs Congressman 3. II. Bum Is visit
ing III New York
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-01
SENTENCED TO HANG.
John johnson, for the Murder of
MIR. Carter, in Lancaster.

W.T.. tHstVf, III I1NHV"5ttT'
WARSAW, VA, April 3o.-(Special)-
In the County Court OF Lancaster to-day.
John Johnson Ccolored). for the murder
Of Charles Carter, was sentenced to be
hanged Friday. the 18th day OF June.
The prisoner broke down and wept bit
terly.
A noIe prosequi was entered in the cases
of Andrew johnson and John Mason, who
were charged with being implicated in the
crime with John Johnson, and they were
discharged from custody.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-01
ASHLAND Is DRY.
College Notes-A
Fieid-Day.


Fieid-Day.
ASHLAND. VA. April SO.-(speciaI')-
When the hour Of IL strikes tonight TINS
town will be known as dry one Id
censes for the sale Of liquor have not
been applied for by those who are IN
the, business. as the Council recently de-
clined to endorse any application made to
n for the sale Of liquor Tomorrow VIII
be the first day in the history OF the
Mace that the sale OF liquor has been
prohibited. The residents are naturally
divided on the issue. but they nave little
TO say. The country people VINO TRADE
here are in open rebellion, as they VIII
be deprived OF the facilities Of even buy
ing liquor when necessary for sickness.
The dealers are little concerned, saying
let the people try It dry.
POLITICAL.
At a meeting of the Democratic County
Committee, held yesterday, Mr.. w. L.
Shelton was reelected chairman.
Professor r. Il. Smithey of Randolph
Macon College. has been selected by the
faculty to represent it at the one
hundred and fftieth anniversary OF the
founding OF Princeton College, in Octo-
Der.
MIR Henry a. Christian, Of the chemical
department OF Randolph-Macon college
has recently tested q sample OF manga
nese ore from Elkton. which showed Sol
per cent. Of manganese oxide. This ore
is valuable i'm the production Of steel, and
presents another evidence of the magniii-
cent resources Of Virginia.
A FIELD-DAY.
Saturday will be feld-Gay at the col
lege. MIR. Thompson. in charge OF the
physical department, has arranged a va
ried programme. The entries are quite
full
Emma Braxton (colored). who left here
for New York yia the Inflated Wyanoke'
is reported 10 have been drowned An
other woman. by the name of Johnson
who was with her has returned here.
Mr.. George Anderson, of Richmond, mas
purchased the Archer cottage, and Will
shortly move here
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-01
Duffy's Pure
Malt WhiSkey

because 1t has a wholesome. stimulating
effect on the blood and nerves. 1t gives
new life to weak. WORKOUT men and
women. II is the best thing for making
pure blood. quickenlng the circulation.
and noUrishing the vital organs. There
is nothing better.
Every grocer and druggist keeps 1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-01
EunernI of Mra. GOss.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. April 90
fsnacIal The funeral OF Mrs. l.. II.
uoss who died yesterday. at Red
Lands" took place this afternoon at the
residence OF her father. the late Captain
& n. Teel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-01
Swivel Silk Bargains.


rolls left. First come. first served.
Swivel Silk Bargains.
Broken lines OF many OF the hand
soonest Swivel silks OF the year go on
sale to-day at prices absolutely small.
It's our way OF housekeeping, you know.
From 10 to II o'clock for lsc.
ON SALE AT 10 A. NJ:
At &c. 5000 yards OF Unbleached Sheet
ing; width 1914. for &c.
sale Closes at 1870.
ON SALE AT 3 A. NJ.
Ladies' Ribbed Vests, &c.
Sale Closes at TO-
ON SALE AT 1870 A. NJ:
lot OF Mems Suspenders, sold for 2oc.,
at SC.
ON SALE AT 1890 O'CLOCK:
lot OF Mems Gray-AIixed Socks. at &c.
Sale Closes at IL o'clock.
ON SALE AT 10 O'CLOCK:
1 lot of Black Spool silk for lie.
Sale Closes at II 30.
ON SALE AT Il O'CLOCK:
lot of zoe. Mems Ties, last-yesr's
style, for &c.
ON SALE AT u O'CLOCK;
] lot OF Mems Pun Ties, loo.
Sale Closes at ! o'clock.
ON SALE AT $50:
1 lot Of Dress Ginghams at lie.
Sale Closes at 1880.
ON SALE AT $50:
1 lot Of Light-Ground Satines, In beau
tiful colors. small figures, at el-4c.
Sale Closes at 10 o'clock.
ON SALE AT O'CLOCK;
1 lot OF Unbleached Jeans at s i-4c.; sold
at loc. ,o..o
ON SALE AT O'CLOCK:
/ lot of Bleached Cotton at l-2c., yard
wide. - s.o
ON SALE AT $50:
1 lot OF Black Bone Buttons. &c. per
dozen; sold at lOc. -
ON SALE AT Q O'CLOCK:
lot OF Ladies' Linen Guns at &C.; sold
at l5c. a
ON SALE AT 4 O'CLOCK:
lot OF Boys Sailor Collars. with Red
border. at &C.; sold for Csc
Sale Closes at 4;5o.
ON SALE AT II O'CLOCK:
lot of Ladies' Real-skin Pocket-Books
and Card-Cases combined, for Sc.; sold
at 81. $3.50.
ON SALE AT s O'CLOCK.
lot OF Children's Ribbed Tan Hosa
Tor 4c.
ON SALE AT 2 O'CLOCK:
1 lot of Beading at 2c.
" AS Long as They Last.
ON SALE AT II O'CLOCK:
lot OF Children's IAsle-Thread Hose,
sizes TO S1-2, sold at Soc; for l5c.
Sale Closes at "a.
ON SALE AT 4 O'CLOCK:
lot OF LADIES' Pin-Stripe Hose, SOFA
Sale Closes at o'clock.
on SALE AT O'CLOCK;
/ piece of Cream Sash Ribbon for Bc.i
sold at 81.
ON SALE AT 1870:
1 piece OF Red Sash Ribbon for lSc;
sold at 5oc.
ON SALE AT 1870:
No
2Oc. ,-
ON SALE AT O'CLOCK:
1 lot OF Figured Colored Ribbons. lbc.
Sale Closes at o'clock.
ON SALE AT 10 O'CLOCK:
1 lot Of Colored Dimities for 6l-4c.
Sale Closes at IL o'clock.
ON SALE AT O'CLOCK:
lot Of Hucx Towels, Il i-2c.; SOLD at
lSc. =.
ON SALE AT 10 O'CLOCK:
lot OF Black Figured sicilian. sold ae
81, for soc.
ON SALE AT $50:
/ lot OF Black Siciiian for lsc.
Sale Closes at o'clock.
ON SALE AT 3 O'Clock:
/ piece OF Navy-Blue Twiiled Serge fos
lsc; 81 inches wide.
ON SALE AT 2:90:
/ lot OF Wntiny-Paper and Envelopes
for &c. $50,
ON SALE AT II O'CLOCK;
lot OF Men's Madras-Bosom Snirtss
price SIS, for SIC.
Sale Closes at O'CLOCK.
ON SALE AT 4 O'CLOCK;
lot OF Satin Damask Towels ors"n-
work. knotted fringe, for lie.
Sale Closes at o'clock.
ON SALE AT s O'CLOCK;
lot OF Crochet White Counterpanes
for &c. o., =. s.ao
ON SALE At Q A. NJ:
lot OF White India Linen Lawn at zpc.'
for u lie. a
ON SALE AT 420:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-01
The Ladies' Choice

NEW sHIRT-wAIsTS at 80. 75c., and
81.
HANDSOME BLACK AND COLORED
SILK SHIRT-WAISTS. newest shapes,
very reasonable prices.
HANDSOME WHITE, BLACK, SOLID
COLOR, and FANCY PARASOLS-
everything new this season; everything
at popular prices.
LADIES Isle WHITE JERSEY
VESTS, 12l-2c.
LADIES' JERSEY VESTS, at &c.
LADIES WHITE JERSEY VESTS,
IA and l0c.
MEMS BALBRIGGAN and GAUZE
SHIRTS. 25c.
CHILDRENS STRAW HATS The best
and yet the cheapest Hats are here.
Now Is the time to buy
COMMENCEMENT. or
DISTRIBUTION DRESSES,
Everything required can be found here.
HOSIERY. GLOVES. FANS.
MUsLINs, ORGANDIES
EMBROIDERIES. LACES.
and everything you buy here you save
money on.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-01

Broken lines OF many OF the hand
soonest Swivel silks OF the year go on
sale to-day at prices absolutely small.
It's our way OF housekeeping. you know.
From 10 TO II o'clock for lsc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-01

ON SALE AT 10 A. NJ:
At &C.. 5000 yards OF Unbleached sheet
ing; width 1914. for &c.
Sale Closes at 1870.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25

THE Thirty-first annual celebration
Of Lees surrender was observed by the
colored population throughout the State
on the 9th Of April. II is clearly visi-
Bile that much Of the interest hereto
fore taken by the colored people on
this occasion is fast decreasing, and
the coming darkies seem not to have
any Of the spirit OF their forefathers
striving within them. We predict
that the day Is near at hand when the
celebration Of the 9th of April will be
no more. Boydton tva.) News.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25

LrEUTENANT-GoyERNoR VIC BIER.
BOWER should take advantage OF the
governors absence from the State, and
pounce upon the executive chair in the
State house. Ninety and nine commits
sions TO notaries public signed by the
.'acting governor" would be as good a
campaign document as sack Of -four
or beans placed upon the back porch Of
q wood hauler's cabin. The friends Of
the L.-G. should see that he gets O
move on himself.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25

BLAINE was defeated in 1876, though
he had stronger support than McKin-
ley has now. There were ''favorite
sons" as Reed, Morton, Quay, Allison
and Cullom are now pitted against Me-
Kinley, and in other respects a paral-
lei might be drawn. Blaine's failure
TO get the nomination was not due,
however, to the existence Of batch Of
rivals In strong States, but was due TO
the conviction that he was an unsafe
man and unfit for the. Presidency. The
same conviction exists now in regard
to Mckinley among thoughtful Repub-
licans in the important Republican
States. -Baltimor Sun.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25
BLAcKrooT IDAHO, APRIL IS 1906
Returning Prosperity.

The statement contained in the bud
get presented TO the House of Commons
by the Chancellor of the Exchequer,
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, furnishes an
indication of returning prosperity, not
only to England, but 20 the United
States.
The year 1895 was one of unexam-
pied revenues to England. The extent
of the increase in revenue receipts is
so remarkable that, despite the appro-
priation OF over s1,000,000 for the
strengthening of the navy, the surplus
is the largest ever known and the
amount devoted to the National debt is
larger than that ever made in recent
years.
A further evidence of general pros
perity and the general elevation of the
masses is in the increase in the impor-
tation OF tea, coffee and sugar, the inn
portation of tea amounting to not less
than s10,000,0O0.
A greater proof of the vast improve
ment OF the general business Of the
world, however, is found in the fact
that for the first six months OF the year
the imports amounted to only S37 $780,
600, while the amount for the last six
months was Sal, l4O, 900, or more than
four times as large. These last figures
demonstrate beyond question that the
period OF depression experienced in
Great Britain and in this country is
rapidly giving way to one of confidence
and activity. And the condition OF
things in England has necessarily a
reflect action on the condition of things
in the United States, since the CONNER
cial relations of the two countries are
so close and so vast.
All the signs of the times indicate
that we are on the eve Of an era OF bus
mess prosperity which the gloomy
prophecies Of the Populists cannot OBJ
seure. and which their direst lamenta-
tions cannot prevent. Republic.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25

country in miniature. The map j.
to be constructed on the scale OF one
foot to square mile. This would give
map approximately little over one
half mile in one dimension, by one
third Of mile in the other dimension,
for, in round numbers, the United
States extends about $500 miles from
east to west, and about half that dis
lance from north to south. This would
give a map $500 feet long BY l,15O
wide. There are $3.50 feet in mile,
which explains the enormous proper
tions OF the proposed map.
That M. Cannon is serious in his
proposition is indicated by the fact that
in presenting the joint resolution to-
day he announced that in q few days
he would address the Senate on the
subject.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25
Parties alta Distance will Please
Send for Samples and Price
Those NEAR BY will Please Call and Look Over Our Lines Before Purchasing
G BUNTING & GO, BLAokFooT IDAI

Down In Upton county, which hor-
ders on the placid Mississippi,the grand
old plumber party held convention
last week and instructed for every tow
headed Republican in the country. AZ
ter the convention had passed instruc-
tions, one colored brother arose and
proceeded to address the dignitied body
in this manner: IF de people Of dis
state don't elect William Mckinley
governor Of this country, I'll spread my
wings like an eagle and ny away to de
hills and nebber come back forever
more This gentleman will 90 TO st.
Louis as delegate Cleveland Journal.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25

WASHINGTON. d. G., April Owl
liam r. Morrison authorizes the follow
ing statement OF his position upon the
silver question:
II would be willing to take as the
Democratic policy or platform the dec
laration made in the law repeating the
Sherman act. Here it ID: And ii Is
hereby declared to be the policy Of the
United States TO continue the use Of
both gold, and silver as standard
money and TO coin both gold and
silve into money OF equal intrin-
sic and exchangeable value, such
equality to be secured through in
ternational agreement, or by such safe
guards o! legislation as will insure the
maintenance Of the parity in value
Of the coins OF the two metals
and the equal power OF every dollar at
all times in the markets and in the pay
ment OF debts. And it Is hereby fur.
Their declared that the efforts OF the
government should be steadily directed
to the establishment Of such safe sys-
TEN Of bimetallism as will maintain al
all times the equal power Of every dol.
lar coined or issued by the United
States in the markets and In the pay.
ment Of debts.'
This" says Col. Morrison, s'waa
voted for by many so-called silver and
anti-sllyer Senators and members, and
was approved and signed by the Presi-
dent during ibis administration. Such
declaration Of purpose best indicates
the way TO the prosperity and progress
Of our people"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25

WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator
Cannon, Of Utah, has introduced a Joint
resolution, the final effect Of which ii
enacted into law, viii be to give to the
city of Washington one of the most
gigantic attractions for tourists and
curiosity seekers possessed by any city
in the world. Mr.. Cannon proposes to
have constructed in this vicinity a
monstrous map of the United States,
showing every physical feature Of the
country, every hill, mountain, valley
and plain, every lake, river, duck-pond
and fishing-pool. every hamlet, village,
town and city, and probably every rail-
road, canal, towpath, bicycle track,
and perhaps every baseball park.
All this il to be done in miniature,
but on a scale that will give map, II
it may be so termed, no less than half
a-mile in length by one-third Of mile
in breadth. The cost OF such prod
uct may be imagined. The joint reso-
luton provides for the appointment of
o commission Of iye persons, who are
70 serve without compensation, three
being appointed by the President, one
by the President of the Senate, and
one by the speaker of the House, whose
duty Il shall be to inquire into and re-
port upon the advisability, practical
bility and cost Of such a map, which
Mr.. Cannon describes as ground map
ot the United States, to present "our
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25
WIPED THE EARTR WITH THEM.
The Anti.SWeet Men Clean Up the Swee
Men I'm the East Ward.

The Republicans held a caucus last
night to fill vacancy in the county
central committee from that precinct.
The caucus was held at the hose house
on the hill and considering the small
Importance of the business in hand,
was largely attended. 1t was UNDER
stood that both the anti-Sweet and
Sweet faction would strive for the CON
troll and something of scrap was look
ed for, but nothing Of the kind occur
red, the anti-men outnumbered the
Sweet forces in about the ratio Of 10
to l. A. J. Green was the candidate OF
the ants and Lindol Smith was candi-
date Of the Sweet element. Green was
the only candidate placed in nomina-
ton for the reason that the anti-Sweet
following was so strong that the Sweet
men did not care TO make a test Of
strength.
The interesting fact in connection
with this matter is that the Sweet men
objected to the usual way OF fill
ing this vacancy by the commit
tee and insisted upon a caucus to
name the man, expecting that they
would be strong enough in Mr.. Sweets
own ward to carry their point. The
county central committee will meet to.
morrow to call the county convention
and for the transaction Of general bust.
ness. North Idaho Star.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25

WASHINGTON Democrats believe In
soothing syrups. At their late State
convention they declared for free sil.
yer, endorsed Gleveland'a admtnistra-
tlon aud elected an uninstructcd dele
CATION TO Chicago. Those three things
fill the bill. All factions are pleased. but
who can read the book Of Horse Ma.
rines and tell what Washington Demo-
Gratis will do after such declarations.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25

The Inconvenience to which the rail.
road company IL putting local travel b.
refusing TO allow passengers to ride on
freight trains, will result In some rail.
road legislation next winter. gcmem.
Der this, and watch and see.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25

SENATOR TfLLMAN aud Rolb, the dc.
feated candidate for governor ~ Ala
bama, are reading the Democratic
party out Of existence. Tillnan SAYS
sound money Democrats are Ropublf.
cans and Kolb says the free silver Dem.
ocrats are Populists. According 10
these wondrous wise men, there are no
Democrats.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25

Two-THIRDs Of the delegates 10 the
st. Louis Convention have been chosen
and Mckinley appears TO have at least
half Of them. That Is how the contest
for the candidacy seems TO stand at this
time. -St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25

MCKINLEY has turned the corner on
the home-stretch TO st. Louis. far in
the lead on his swift horse Protection.
The whips and spurs 81 Reed, Morton
and Company, will avail nothing In
the race to pass him.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25
SHOE DEPT.

We have the largest and most compld
in the State, all sizes and lasts. The
Season will soon be here. Bear in 4
line is complete, both in Tans and BI
from $3.50 upwards.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25

NOBODY in Idaho, or out Of Idaho for
that, will accuse Governor Mcconnell
OF feeling the pulse throbs OF Washing.
ton, Oregon and California on his late
visit TO ascertain tho extent Of their
Allison fever.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25

SENATOR TILLMAN said in late
speech that the only over.production
In this country were rascals In Office
and the fools who put them there.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25

ALABAMA Democrats, at wednes.
days State convention, nominated Ia.
seph F. johnson, the silver candidate
Tor governor, and declared for silver at
the 10 to | ratio.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25

THE Democratic State Central Com
mittee will hold a meeting at Boise to-
day TO name place and time for the
first State convention.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25

CONNECTICUT, Maryland and Tenes-
sec Republicans in State convention
this week, declare specifically against
the free coinage Of silver at IL to /, or
any other ratio.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25

GoNERNoR MCCONNELL visited San
Francisco this week, and carried NJ.
mouth along with him.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25
Western Washers Large assortment of Wrngers Bird Cad
Full line of CUTLERY Scissors Shears, Knives, Etc
DRY GOODS DEPT,

We offer better prices and better al
to select from than has ever been on
Your City. Every Article Guarantees
just what il is represented.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-04-25
MILLINERY DEPT.

We desire to move the balance of the line and
FOR CASH it will go for 80 CENTS ON THE
DOLLAR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-29
wEYLER's DECLARATION or WAR.

A state OF war has at last been officially pro
claimed in Cuba. That is the only rational In
terprtation Of General Wcyler's latest decree.
If correctly reported, the Spanish commander
has suspended for one year all judicial proceed
ngs against planters with regard TO their prop
erty. Creditors will be dcbarrcd from the
courts and prevented from foreclosing mort
cages from suing for payment Of debts. or
even of interest thereon, aud from enforcing In
any way the execution Of contracts. Such an
order will doubtless afford much relief TO the
planters who are now almost ruined II will
work vast injustice and hardship to their law
full creditors. n large proportion Of whom are
citizens Of the United States. Beyond that, it
may have still more important and farrcaching
effects. Of which its author, In his desperation,
has scarcely taken account.
Virtually 1t Is a proclamation Of war. and the
first such proclamation, or confession. that has
been made. Hitherto the Spanish authorities
at Havana and Madrid have pcrsistcntly and
passlonatey denied that there was any war in
Cuba There was some dIsaffectlon and riot
ing and brigandage, but nothing resembling
actual beligcrency; and any proposition for the
recognition OF the insurgents as belligcrcnts by
this or any other Power has been denounced
ever though IL may not mention war, General
Weyler cOnfesscs the existence Of war; because
1t Is such decree as only the existence Of war
could possibly justify. International law sane
lions no such suspension OF contracts except in
time Of war
But that is not all This order Of General
Weyler Is not directed merely against the col
lection Of debts from Spanish planters by
Cuban insurgents. 1t Is operative against such
action by foreigners. by United States citizens
and British subjects as well The natural, and
indeed, the only rational, Interpretation of that
Is that Cuba-or the Spanish part Of it's at
war with the United States and all the world
Upon no other ground does II appear to be justi
fable War puts all citizens Of each belliger
ent ut technical enmty with those OF the other
and forbids business intercourse between them
All contracts and obligations are suspended
Citizens OF one beligerent Power have no stand
ing In the courts of the other. But when has
such state OF affairs hitherto been proclaimed
between the citizens or subjects Of friendly
Powers In time Of peace; or even between sub
jects Of q belligerent and those Of a neutral
Power? That Is the very thing General Wey-
Ter Is reported to have done. He has declared
the existence, between Cuba and the United
States. Of q relationship that can legally exist