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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-12-14
CUBA N SPAIN,
Attitude of the Administration in
the Present Rebellion.

me most important problem with which
this country is now called upon to deal,
that pertaining to its foreign rela-
tons, concerns its duty toward Spain and
the Cuban Instruction. Problems and
conditions more or less in common with
those now existing have confronted this
government at various times in the past.
The story of Cuba for many years has
been one of unrest; growing discomfort:
an effort toward the larger enjoyment of
liberty and self-control: of organized re-
sistance to the mother country; or oppres-
sion and warfare and of Intellectual set
tlement to be followed by renewed re-
volt. For no enduring period since the
Acknowledgement of the continental pos
sessions of Spain in the Western CONT
nent has the condition of Cuba or the
policy of Spain toward Cuba not caused
concern to the United States.
The prospect from time to lime that
the weakness of SPANS hold upon the
island and the political vicissitudes and
embarrassments of the home government
might lead to the transfer of Cuba to n
continental power called forth, between
1923 and 1860, various emphatic declara-
tons or the United States to permit no
disturbance of Cuba's connection with
Spain unless in the direction of independ-
ence or acquisition by the United States
through purchase, nor has there been any
'hange of this declared policy since upon
he part of this government.
me revolution which began in 1865
lasted for 10 years. despite the strenuous
Efforts of the successive peninsular gov
ernments to suppress II. Then. as now.
the government of the United States tes-
titled Its grave concern and offered its aid
to put an end to bloodshed in Cuba. The
oVertures made by General Grant were
refused. and the war dragged on, entail
ing great loss of life and treasure, and
Increased injury to American interests,
besides throwing enhanced burdens of
neutrality pom this government. In 1878,
peace was brought about by the truce
or Zanton, obtained by negotiations be-
tween the Spanish commander, Martinez
de Campos, and the insurgent leaders.
Civilized Code OF War DisreEarded
The present Instruction broke out in
Feoruary, 1895. 1t is not my purpose, at
this time, to recall Its remarkable increase
or to characterize its tenacious resistance
against the enormous forces massed
against 1t by Spain. The revolt and the
EFFORTS to subdue 1t carried destruction 10
every quarter of the island. developlng
wide proportions n defying the efforts
or Spain for its suppression. The civilized
code OF war has been disregarded. nc
less so BY the Spanlards than by this
Cubans. The existing conditions cannot
but nil this government and the Ameri.
can people with the gravest apprehen.
sion. There is no desire on the part OF
our people to profit by the misfortune
OF spain. We have only the desire &c
sec the Cuoans prosperous and contented
en)oying that measure OF self-controt
winch Is the i~nalienable right Of man
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-12-14
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

To the mate and House OF Representa-
tives: 1t gives me pleasure to extend
greeting to the 55th congress assembled
in regular session at the seat of govern
ment. with many of whose senators and
representatives L have been associated
in the legislative service. The meeting oc-
ours under felicitous conditions, justify
ing sincere congratulation and calling for
our grateful acknowledgment to a be-
neficent providence which has so signally
blessed and prospered us as a nation.
Peace and good Will with all the nations
of the earth continue unbroken.
A matter of genuine satisfaction Is the
growing feeling of fraternal regard and
unification of all sections of our country,
the incompleteness of which has too long
delayed realization of the highest blessings
of the Union. The spirit or patriotism Is
universal and Is ever increasing in fervor,
The public questions winch now most en-
gross US are lifted far above either par
~tisanship, prejudice or former sectional
differences. They affect every part of
our common country alike and permit OF
no division on ancient lines. Questions OF
foreign policy, of revenue, the soundness
of the currency, the ~inviolability of ma
tional obligations, the Improvement of the
public service, appeal to the individual con-
science of every earnest citizen, to what
ever party he belongs, or in whatever sec
ton of the country he may reside.
TIL extra session of this congress which
closed during July last, enacted important
legislation, and, while its full effects have
not been realized, what it has already ac-
complished assures us of its timeliness and
wisdom. To test its permanent value
further time will be required, and the peo-
pie, satisfied with it's operation and re-
suits thus far, are in no mind to withhold
from 1t a fair trial.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-12-14
THE BIMETALLIC COMMISSION
Failure of the Mission of the specli
Silver ENJOYS.

Under the provisions Of the act OF w
gress approved March 3, 1881, lot ue ~
motion of an international agreement y
speeding bimetalism, l appoihteu,
April IA, 1897, Hon. Edward U. "oN''
of Colorado; Hon. Adlai E.. StevehSu%
Illinois, and Hon. Charles D. ~
of Massachusetts,. as special ehvo's
represent the United States, lhey N,|
been diligent in their effort 10 secut ~
concurrence and cooperation OIL S"
pean countries in the internatoha' ~.
Element of the question, but up " an|
time have not been able 10 seouas .,nn
agreement contemplated by their mis ~.
The gratifying action of our giea' MI,
ter republic of France In jolnins M.
countr in the attempt to bring aDou. '.
agreement between the principai ~ I,
mercial nations of Europe, whereV.
fixed and relative value wv sVu s.,r
silver shall be secured, furnishes ASH N,
ance that we are not alone aiiO i,,nf
larger nations OF the worlo N moi.
the international character Oh u lam,
lem and in the desire OF reaea
wise and practical solution OF II. ,tsbsa 4
The British government mas puu.. hv III,
resume of the steps k 1oino' "a n.
French ambassador In Lonuon With
special ENJOYS of the United Sla'e s,,vsly
whom u ambassador in LONDON ~ ths
co-operated in the presenta'lonn III.
subject to her majesty's goVerhn ,. snecls
will be laid before congress. our sSoort
ENJOYS have not made their ma, ,hs REQ
as further negotiations etwee and III
resentatives of this governmen. = mend
governments of other countries hslley
ing and in contemplation. Ihes raIss
that the doubts which have oe .ha moss
in certain quarters respecting ~. II th
bility of maintaining the staolis tindre
parity between the metals anu Surths
questions may yet be solved ny
negotiations. ..,oction ;
Meanwhile, It gives me sausi nave d
state that the special ENJOYS and fi
ready demonstrated their ao'h,sa Il Is I
ness to deal with the subject, a nnors nj
be earnestly hoped that their agreeusr
result in an international aSt,on
which will bring about recos nnou sue
both gold and silver as money as VI
terms and with such upon,
secure the use of both metd,o ,rriess
basis which shall work no '
any class of citizens.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-12-14
ANNEXATION OF HAWAII.
the Senate to Accomplish the
Union.

by a special message dated the 18th dav
OF JUNE last, 1 laid before the senate Of
me United States a treaty, signed thai dav
Sy me plenipotentiaries of the United
states and of the republic of Hawaii. bav-
tns Ior It's purpose the incorporation OF
tne Hawaiian islands as an integral part
VI tne United States and under its SOW
eLelsnty' The senate having removed
me Injunction of secrecy, although the
.,eatS is still pending before that body.
tne subject may be properly referred to
~ THIS message, as the necessary action
OF congress is required 90 determine bv
ieslsIation many details of the eventual
union, should the fact of annexation be
accomplished, as I believe it should be.
Mhhe consistently d~isavowlng from a
very early period any aggressive policy
VI description in regard to the Hawaiian
sroup' a long series of discussion through
,tquarters OF a century has pro-
claimed the vital interest of the ITnited
STATES In the independent life of the
Nsiahas and their intimate commercial de-
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-12-14

tendency upon this countrr
tlme 1t has been ~repeatediv Al ns
IN no event could the entiiy assertai
statehood cease by the nass. haNu
lahds under the domination ~ o. lie
another power than tho " iHlusuo
uhder these Circumstance 1i'ed Sal
events required that anrov ue 10y
offered but declined. shorI5 alOn, b.
ness OF time, come about a., ~ lie
result OF Strengthening the t, sus Aaa
rs 10 those Islands and be rslsa lat
free VIII of the Hawaiian sto,s y
Ihat treaty was unaninoa"
without amendment by the ia
president of the republic of Ssnsle
loth OF September last, and oD,r %
the favorable action of the AM, sI
ate to effect the complete absorn,tm
islands into the domains NJ tS'
States. What the conditions |e ua1
union shall be, the political raI,t =, sea
to the United States, the cbaro"u d4
local administration, the ouaIIty "
gree OF the elective franchise =, aa
habitants, the extension of tbn ~
laws to the territory or the enac,mss
special laws to fit the peculiar ooDa
thereof, the regulation and need, ' :.
therein, the treaty has wisely relsD.,.s
congress. ~Nesasl
II the treaty is confirmed, as eysrv ,
~sideration of dignity and honor y
the wisdom of congress will see IA ~
avoiding abrupt assimilation NJ ,
perhaps hardly yet fitted to sbars i.
highest franchises of citizenship .,i
ing due regard to the geogranbic,i u
ditlons, The just provisions for sal, /
In local matters with the largest nons1
liberties as an integral part Of our n,s
Will be accorded to the HawaIlars /
No less is due to a people WIN ri
nearly five years of demonstrated caDssl
to fulfill the obligations of self.gov,rl
ing statehood, come of their free win
merge their destinies in our body pGra,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-12-14
CENTRAL AMERICAN STATES
Representation of Our Governu.
in the Greater Repuh,,o

AS to the representative of this govr
ment to Nicaragua, Salvador and IN.
Rica, l have concluded that Mr. W0I,
l.. Merry, confirmed as minister ot
United States to the states Of NlcarsUI
Salvador and Costa Rica, shall proyl
to San Jose, Costa Rica, and there temu
rarily establish the HEADQUARTERS of
United States to those three state,
took this action for what | regarded az
paramount interests of this country
was developed, upon an investigation \
the secretary of state, that the %governn,I
of Nicaragua, while not unwilling to n
ceive Mr.. Merry in his diplomatic calI
ity, was unable to do so on account Of NJ
compact concluded June 20, 1896, whetsI
that republic and those of Salvador al
Honduras, forming what is known as N
Greater Republic of Central America, hI
surrendered to the representative dj
thereof their right to receive and sAl
diplomatic agents. The diet was not viii
ing to accept him because he was not al
credited to that body. | could not al
credit him to that body because the appul
priation law of congress did not permit
Mr.. Baker, the present minister at MaI
aqua, has been directed to present d
letters of recall.
MI. Godfrey Hunter has likewise bed
accredited to the governments Of Gaul
mala and Honduras, the same as his pred
ecessor. Guatemala Is not a member b
the Greater Republic Of Central Amfrcl
but Honduras Is. Should this latter GOV
eminent decline to receive him, he hl
been instructed to report this fact to BIZ
government and await its further instrus
tions.
The Nicaragua Canal.
A subject of large importance to gu
country and increasing appreciation on ID
part of the people is the. completion Of ID
great highway of trade between the Al
lantic and Pacific known as the Mean
qua canal. Its value to American con
merce Is universally admitted. The con
mission appointed under date Of July
last 'to continue the surveys and exam
nations authorized by the act approve
March 2, 1885, in regard to the PROV
route, feasibility and cost OF cohsuu
ton of the Nicaragua canal, with a VIZ
of making complete plans for the emu
work of construction Of such canal
now employed in the undertaking. ID !
future / shall take occasion 10 HaAu
to congress the report of this comnsss
making at the same time sucn lIn u.
suggestions as may then seem ac'''a'
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-12-14
THE MERCHANT MARINE

Government should Fos'.i
Lansuishing Industry ,,r, d
Most desirable from every 1sm n "
national interest and patrous"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-12-14

bonds were used to supply deficient reve-
nues, a considerable portion was required
to maintain the gold reserve.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-12-14

In the absence of n declaration of the
measures that this government proposes
to take in carrying out its prefer of good
offices. 1t suggests that Spain be left free
10 conduct military operations and grant
pohtlcal reforms, while the United States
Tor Its part, shall enforce its neutral ohli.
cations. and cut of the assistance which
II Is asserted, the insurgents receive from
TINS country. The supposition of an in
DEFINITE prolongation of the war ia de-
MED. 1t is asserted that the Western
provinces are already well-nigh re-
claimed; that the planting of cane and
tooacco therein has been resumed and
that by force Of arms and new and amnle
ret9rms very early and complete pacia-
cation is hoped for.
me immediate amelioration OF exis,,rn
conditions under the new administ ro tion
OF cuban affairs is predicted. and thsral
withal the disturbance and all occastN.
Tor any change of attitude on the mart ot
the United States. P"t' Vi
Of the question of intorr,
t!onal duties and responsibilities Of an
United states as Spain understands thero
IS presented with an apparent disn,s,tinr
70 charge us with failure in this rocaSI
ms charge Is without any basis in To-
~ eoulu not have been made II Spain bo1
oeeh coghlzant OF the constant effort III.
SoNerhrhent has made. at the cost OF nil
nyus uhu by the employment OF the "a
~uVe machinery at the national
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-16
1862. 800. 1897.
THE
WEEKLY
REGISTER.
MORE COMPLETE.
MORE SUCCESSFUL

MORE SUCCESSFUL
Than During any Period of its History.
The Best Weekly Paper published west Of the
Allegheny Mountains. II il truly q homo
weekly. fit for every member of the household,
and containing information Of value TO young
and old. Other city papers adopted the semi
weekly plan and abandoned IL, because the
two papers did not make one good weekly
The people soon found this out and returned
TO their frst choice, and that choice IL the
Weekly Register
The Weekly Register has no equal in the two
Virginias and no superior among the metro
politan weekly publications.
It contains IL pages OF select literary matter.
stories by the most eminent fiction writefsr the
latest telegraph matter, carefully prepared
editorials and by far the most complete west
Virginia and Ohio neWa service -,
During the coming rear The Register VAL
be of particular value 70 the farmer, trades
man and merchant. Congress WIN bkeiS be
| in extraordinary session. - wen a. regular
session. and the regular proceedings ~ wei
a. other Washington news, viii be fnily ehrou-
icIed in the Register.
session. and the LEICESTER viii give the most
Tbe price viii remain the same ~ hersto-
fore 1 90 per year in advance
Agents wanted in every community
DAILY REDUCED.
Daily and Ssnday-By Wall. Postage Prepaid
DsiIy. iac.nd.ng sunday, per year, IS 90
Daiiy. Including Sunday, one mouth 20
Daily, Elk days ia the week per year 90
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Dee %
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-16
why Do You Suffer
a season of shIrtwalsts.

What is prettier than girl in natty
shirtwaist on bright spring morning7
This promises more than ever to be a
season of shirtwaits. All the fashion
journals are teaming with illustrations of
them, and the merchants have provided
line of beautiful fabrics to carry
out the ideas. Beard, the stationer,
shows twenty-six styles of patterns for
shirtwaists. Some of them are beauties,
and all of them easy to make and fit
Make your own waists, save money, and
look pretty.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-16
The baltimore weekly sun.

The WEEKLY Sun Publishes all the news of
each and all events of interest throughout the
world As an Agricultural paper The WEEKLY
Sun is unsurpassed. II is edited by writer's of
practical experiences, who know what farming
means and what farmers want in an agricul-
tnral Journal 1t contains regular reports of
the work of the Agricultural experiment sta
tiOns throughout the country, OF the proceed
ings of farmers clubs and institutes, and the
discussion of new methods and ideas in agri-
culture Its Market Reports, Poultry De-
partment and Veterinary column are particu-
iarly valuable to country readers. Every
issue contains Stories, Poems, Household and
Puzzle Columns, variety of interesting and
instructive selected matter aud other features,
which make It welcome visitor In city and
country homes alike
Ono dollar year. Inducements to getters-
up of clubs for the Weekly Sun Both the
in the United States Canada and MEXICO.
Payment In yaTiabiy in advanS- Address
a. s. ABELL CoNPASI,
Publishers and Proprietors.
Dec 81 Baltimore, Nd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-16

When the rheumatism first preempts certain
tracts of your anatomy it may be ousted easily,
but when IL becomes an old settler it is pretty
hard to bulge. Remember this when you cI-
perience the first twingeF of this obstinate
and ngonizing disease, and attack It with
make tracks aud possibly leave You unmolcs-
ted and in peaceable possession of your own
comfort in the future. Peril always attends
rhe umntism, IL il becomes chronic, on account OF
Its tendency 10 attack the heart. Usually it is
| complicated with kidney trouble. Certain 1t
| is that the kidneys, when aroused by the
Bitters, will eliminate i'm purities which give
or wet conditions of the weather, the Bitters,
taken in advance, will often avert rheumatic
tronble. Use this genial family medicine for
dyspepsia, biliouSness, headache and constipa-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-16
I am not selling clothing at cost. Don't

I am not selling clothing at cost. Don't
expect to leave town very soon. Not go
out of business for while yet, but in or
der to keep my hands goiug through the
dull winter months intend to divide the
profits with my customers. I will make
lin Dandy" suit for $500. No fac
tory or sweat shop suit, but genuine
tailor made suit. Call and be convinced.
C. E. REININGER
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-16

We have been shown the model of a
water tower for the Independent Fire
Company, which is being built princi-
pally by the artizan members of the COM
pany The piping will be executed At
the Powhatan Brass Works. The model
is creditable to the genius of Mr. William
Farmer. The cost of this apparatus
for promptly and surely quenching FIRE
as well as enabling inmates of a burning
home to escape from the roof or upper
windows, should other egress be ebstruct
ed. is borne by the individual members
of the organization. They expect to
have their apparatus complete in short
! time.-Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-16

The Mount Lebanon Shakers have recently
perfected an ingenious cure for dyspepsia.
Their Digestive Cordial consists of food al
ready digested and a digester of food happily
combined.
The Importance of this Invention will be
appreciated when we realize what a Tropor-
ton of the community are victims Of come
form of stomach troubles. Thousands OF
pale. thin people have little inclination to eat
and to eat causes them pain and distress.
This Digestive Cordial of the Shakers cor
reefs any stomach arrangement at once. II
he grPatIy interested to read the little book
which has been placed in the hands of druggists
for free distribution.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-16

The Harper's Ferry and Bolivar Build
ing Association, No. 4. has been incor-
porated, with fair prospects of success.
The officers are as follows: President,
c. H. Trail; Attorney, Forrest w. Brown;
Secretary and Treasurer, EugeneShugart
Directors: Daniel Ames, H. v. Daniels,
IT. NJ. Conner, Geo. Smith. John A.
Stuart, S. T. Jones. C. H. Trail. First
payments will be mabe April 5.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-16

BoIs' CT THINa.-We make boy look
like a gentleman and feel like a king in one oil
our nobby Spring suits. This line is selected
to make both par Dts and boy our TRENDS o, ~
right. The combination 10 guaranteed at thii
store with the further certainty assured that
the outfit will wear right. Our school suits
beat the world, aud If you want something
finer for better use, we will show yon line
that appeals to every boys neatness and sense
of satiafaction. WIZ. KAEN, Sadler Block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-16
Lightning Hot Drops
What Funny Namei
Very True, but II Kills All Pain.
Sold Everywhere. Every Day
Without Relief, There Is No Par!

The well known firm of Drummer Wool
en- Co., of New York, are making clear
ing sale of Woolens. Charley Reininger is
their agent in Charles Town. 1t will pay
you to have suit of clothes made now,
even if you do not need them. He is
selling suits for $500 that never were
sold for less than SIS and $40 before.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-16

TRUNKS AND vALIsEs.-when you buy a
Trunk or Valise, you want something sub
stantial. No matter how small it is or how
cheap. it must be reliable or it's good for moth
ing. This is q line of goods which we have ex-
perience enough to know inst what to select,
with q view solely to economy and utility
We insist that even the very cheapest grade
,hall look and wear well. For fhls reason it
always sells well. As to something more
pretentious we meet you half way on price
and all the way on merit and satisfaction.
WIN. KAHN, Sadlcr Block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-16
March 9.
ADVERTISED etters.

List of letters remaining in The Post
Office at Charles Town, Jefferson county
w. Va, March -, 1897:
Mr.. William Borfham, Mr.. James Barber,
Miss Mary Colston, Miss Jennie Davis, Mr.
Milford Gibbs. Miss Rose Grantler. Miss Cora
Savage, Mr.. Nat Williams.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to the
dead letter Office. Persons calling for
them will please say that they are adj
vertised. GEO. H. FLAcc, P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-16

See adv. of A. B. Davis &: Son, thewell-
known florists of Purcellville, Va. These
gentlemen have won deservedly high
reputation for fair dealing and reliability,
and the choice 5oct. collection they Offer
in roses, geraniums, carnations, pansies,
ETC., cannot fail to arrest the attention OF
all lovers of the beautiful in fowers-the
ladies especially.