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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-07-23
SILVER CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
Business Transacted at the Meeting
in Reno Saturday.

Business Transacted at the Meeting
in Reno saturday.
There was large attendance and
much interest manifested at the
meeting of the Silver Party State
Central Committee at Reno last
Saturday.
Owing to the absence of Chairman
Powning Major Huffaker was cho-
sen temporary chairman.
1t was decided upon motion that
in case of an absent mber, a
member of the same delegation
would be permitted to cast the vote
of the absentee. r. Sadler moved
that the date of the State Conven-
ton be fixed for September 9Th, '9S.
Mr.. Finnigan moved to amend by
substituting the 18th of September
for the 9Th. Lost.
The original motion was then
adopted.
The place of meeting was the next
matter for consideration. Reno, Car
son, Virginia and Winnemucca
were all proposed, when Mr.. Nixon
moved that the roll be called and
the town receiving the majority of
the votes cast be chosen as the
place for the meeting of the conven-
ton. This was agreed to. The roll
was called and the first ballot re-
suited as follows:
Reno %, Virginia II, Winnemuc-
ca 7 Carson 6. There being no
'choice five of Winnemucca' votes
changed to Reno and four of Car
sons to Virginia. Reno receiving
the majority of all the votes cast
was declared the location for the
convention.
The appointment of delegates to
the State Convention was made on
the basis of one delegate for every
so votes at the last election and one
delegate for each fraction over Is
votes as passed upon the vote of B.
f. Leete for presidential elector at
the last Congressional election, ag-
gregating 1877 delegates and appor-
toned as follows:
Churchill 3, Douglas 4, Elko 10,
Esmeralda 8, Eureka II, Humboldt
IA, Lander 10, Lincoln Is, Lyon 9,
Nye 4, Ormsby IL, Storey %,
Washoe 20, White Pine g. Total 1877.
The primaries were ordered to be
held on the Goth of August, 1898, in
the various precincts throughout
the State.
The following test was unani-
mously adopted:
81 am in favor of the free and UNI
limited coinage of Silver at the ratio
of Is to by the United States, indie
pendent of any other nation, and
will support the nominee of the Sill
yer party"
No further business appearing the
State Central Committee adjourned
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-07-23
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor, gentle action,
and soothing effect of Syrup of Figs,
when in need ola laxative, and if the
father or mother be costive or bill
Gus, the most gratifying results fol-
low its use; SO that it is the best fam
lily remedy known and every family
should have a bottle. Manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-07-23
Bucksen's Arntca saIve.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chap
ped hands, Chilblains, Corns and
all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
IS guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction or money refunded. Price
Zoe. per box. Sold by Flaws.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-07-23
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e. a q. Repairs.

Boss carpenter, White, of the c..
& c., has been in on this end of the
road for the past week or ten days
making repairs to bridges and cul-
verts along the line. The main job
on this end was to repair the trustle
that crosses the Douglass ditch a
couple of miles above Dayton.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-07-23

Everyone who likes cup Of good
tea should send to Prater's, in Vir-
ginia City, and purchase some of
their Special Pack English Breakfast
and Japan Teas. Do not forget that
the prices for all goods at 1870 South
C. Street are not to be beaten.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-07-23

Last Summer one of our grand
children was sick with a severe
bowel trouble" says Mrs. E. G.
Gregory, of Frederickstown, Mo.
"Our doctors remedy had failed,
then we tried Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
which gave very speedy relief" For
sale by T. J. A. Flaws.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-07-23

Last week the TINES gave an ac-
count of the examination of a Miss
Williams, of Silver City, for insan
ity. The young lady's name was
given as Lille Williams, when it
should have read Maude Irene,
16-year old sister of Miss Lille.
We are sorry the mistake in names
occurred as it seems to have
much pertubed the Virginia City
Report and Chronicle. Otherwise
than an error in names, the account
in the TINES is correct. The young
lady was examined by Drs. Man
son and Pickard, at the request of
her mother, and pronounced insane,
with very slight hopes of her re-
covery. Her insanity may have
been caused by epilepsy. However,
she was so dangerous that her own
people were afraid to live with her,
and she is now confined in the
Asylum at Reno as one of the most
violent patients ever sent there.
We are sorry that this is so, hut
fact are facts, and newspaper is
supposed to publish items of news
when it can find them, which it
seems the Comstock papers cannot
do until they get the TIMES to crib
from.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-07-23
The sultan and Our missionaries.

the sultan ana eur MsssaOnarses.
The Porte has demanded the recall of two
American Missionaries from the province of
Aleppo. on the pretext that their mis- ion is
likely to cause disturbances. THE sick man
of Europe" il as unreasonable as his political
health is feeble. AS bright contrast to his
obstinacy and stupidity, the people of America
are acknowledging far and wide the benef-
cence of the mission of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters namely, to relieve and prevent mala
ria. rheumatism and kidney complaint. chron-
ic dyspepsia, constipation and liver trouble,
The nervous, the weak and the infirm derive
unspeakable benefit from its use. and 1t greatly
mtigates the weakness and infirmities which
are specially incident to advancing years.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-07-23
A strong Nation

Consists of strong men and healthy women.
and health and strength depend upon pure,
rich blood which is given by Hoods Sarsspar'
lila nation which takes millions Of bottles
Of Hoods sarsaparilla every year is laying the
foundation for health. the wisdom OF which
will surely show itself In years TO come
Hoods pills are prompt, efficient, always
reliable. easy to take, easy to operate. &c.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-07-23

District Deputy Grand Master, j.
D. Collins, assisted by Grand Rep
resentative, c. E. Mack; Grand
Warden, Jones; Bros. Kelly, 10th
rop, Tailleur and Braun, installed
the following officers of Dayton
Lodge No. 5, /. 0. o. F., on the
evening of the 14th: Joe Moore, N.
G.; G. G. Tailleur, V. g.; A. l.. Fish,
Sec; VIM Kean, Treas; e. Tailleur,
Warden; John Lothrop, Conductor;
NJ. Tailleur, r. S, N. G.; E. T. Rey-
nolds, l.. S. N G.; w. w. Coffin, R.
S. V. g.; A. J. LOTUS, l.. S. V, g.;
C. C. Braun, I. G. After the cere-
monies the visiting Brothers were
entertained with a spread at the
Union Hotel, and sent on their way
rejoicing.
Mr.. C. l.. Hasbrouck, druggist
at Mendon, Mich, says all of the
good testimonials that have been
published by the manufacturers OF
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy could be dupli-
Gated in that town. For sale by
Il. J. A. Flaws.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-07-23
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-30
Prosecute the War.

President Mckinley has brought on for
eign war against the desire and Judgment OF
the great body OF the people, buta as the coun-
try has gotten into it, it should be represented
with vigOr and ended as soon lis possible.
The Administration erred in calling out but
I25, 900 men. 70 drive the Spanish ont of
Cuba will require about three times as many
men as Spain has, in all probability. An
invading army never fights as we'll as the de-
fensive army, and disease will be as effective
against unacelimated men as Spanish bullets.
Senator Hoar, before the passage of the war
resolutions. warned the Administration not TO
under estimate Spanish strength. and not to
forget Bull Run Mr. Lincoln called tor
$1,000 men for three months. and with these
men and in ninety days he expected To crush
the South In reality the South held out four
wears against four times as many soldiers as
they had.
Whether Spain be weak or strong does not
matter The United States has the power TO
drive the Spanish out of Cuba and ought to
do so without delay. Instead of acting,
our fleets are lying off Cuban ports. viz
tually doing nothing. and the regular army Is
idle in camp. Meantime great expenditure
of money is going on, and war prices and war
taxes are upon us, while the spectators and
money changers are growing richer and the
plain people poorer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-30
A HOSTILE SQUADRON.
Spain Reported to Have Started a
Fleet Across the Atlantic
From Cadiz.

ST. VINCENT, CAPE VERDE ISLANDS. April
25.-The Spanish battleship Pelayo and two
swift cruisers, which were expected today and
for which the formidable feet now in this har-
Dor has been waiting, have not arrived.
As has been cabled from time to time. the
four first-class cruisers, three torpedo boats
and three torpedo-boat destroyerS here have
reeoaled each morning and kept fires banked.
waiting for the Pelayo and the other ships
All is changed this evening. There is a re.
port, which was assured by one in authority
TO be not without foundation, that the Pelayo
and two crack cruisers of the Spanish navy,
accompanied by three torpedo boats and four
torpedo-boat destroyers. have started across
the Atlantic.
1t was also stated by the same authority that
the officials Of the Madrid government will
endeavor to make good the statement attri.
buted to them some time ago, that Spain would
soon strike a blow which would open Ameri-
can eyes to the fact that she is still one of the
powers OF Europe and capable of defending
her rights.
1t is understood that the squadron now in
port will sail tomorrow morning to ioin the
Pelayo and her feet This could not be fully
confirmed. But from indications it is evident
that the fleet will not remain longer in the
harbor. The four cruisers we're today filled
with coal. Not only were the bunkers filed,
but every available place in the ships was
utilized. This is shown by the fact that about
seven Thousand tons were placed aboard the
four cruisers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-30
Playing Politics.

The Repu blicans in Congress are playing
DO litics in the face of war Representative
Grosvenor, of Ohio, one Of the leaders OF that
party. said in effect that this was RepubIl-
can war. and his explanation OF what he
meant. after severe newspaper crl'lciSih'
scarcely bettered the matter. In line win
what Gen. Grosvenor said the Repubicah
members of the Ways and Means COMMITTEE
met and formulated IA revenue or tax Dill,
without asking the cooperation OF the Demo
cratic members. In the face of war, or rather
in the midst of it. and with possible comph-
cations with continental Europe, partlSanShlp
should be laid aside by the dominant party III
Congress. A closely united country may be
necessary before peace dawnS again, and upon
a matter of raising money to prosecute Inc
war partisanship should be abandoned. The
colered people are not going to volunteer,
and the colored vote subtracted from the Re
publican leaves that party in minority OF
fully million. The Republican party Is by
no means united for war. 1t Is doubtful II
half of that party believe that war was neceS-
sary. for it must be admitted that except the
iingoes and the army and navy officers who
desire promotion. there was but little war
spirit aroused in the country. The Repubh-
can party should rise above partisanship aud
be patriotic. If its leaders insist that this Is
a Republican war and its committee members
in Congress- desire TO assume full control of
all war legislation the people will replace those
in power with men of broad views. like Cor
man, Gray, Lee and others who can 50 act as
to unite the people.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-30
News of the Week.

1t is estimated that $50, 900, OOe in gold will
be shipped from Alaska this spring.
Carl Marves, aged %, and Herman Engel,
aged %, stevedores, were drowned Saturday
afternoon last off Fort McHenry by the cap
sizing of their boat.
Surgeons tabernacle in London, England,
was burned on the 10th inst The tabernacle
had about thirty mission halls and schools.
in addition to almshouses connected with it,
Henry Selby, aged "a years, died at Shep-
herdstown, West Virginia, on 18th inst. For
more than SO years he never slept in any
other house than the one in which he was
born and died in.
Roanoke, Virginia, has started en- a solid
boom. On Saturday last $780, was paid
to the laborers by the railroad and to various
industries. The indications now are for a
selid advance in business generally.
The Todd Pulley and Shafting works and
the Todd Il Stanley Mill Furnishing Com
pany, at St. Louis, have assigned, with liza.
bilities estimated from $500 to $lOo, 600,
which it is stated, the assets will cover.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-30
WAR NEWS.
Summary of Dispatches in the Daily
Papers of Friday.

Additional special dispatches about the
bombardment of Matanzas, Cuba, show that
the behavior of Admiral Sampson men in ac-
ton was splendid.
Every gun at MatanZas, it Is stated, was
silenced and not an American was hurt. The
gunners of the Cincinnati exclaimed - axe
that for the Maine as each shot was fired.
Men on the Puritan and Cincinnati wept
when they we're delayed by Admiral Samp-
soa' ; orders before going into battle.
Captain General Blanco, III his official re-
port of the engagement, says the Americans
s:werc obliged to retreat, 1t is not known
how many Spaniards were killed or wounded.
The object of the bombardment OF Matan-
Zas was to thwart the efforts OF the SpahlafdS
to fortity the city strongly. ihiS was accom-
plshed 1t is expected that Matanzas Will be
the place for landing the first United STATES
troops to be sent to Cuba.
The brigade of regulars at Tampa were Or
dered to be provided with thirty days rations,
and other regiments were started from Chica-
manga. New Orleans and Mobile for Tampa.
This is believed to indicate purpose to IN
wade Cuba within the next week.
\ naval battle near Manila. Philippine
Islands. is likely to occur at any time. Ad,
miral Dewey;s American squadron Is expected
to arrive at Manila at , p. IN. Saturday;
which. in Eastern standard time of the United
States is p. M Friday. The Spanish fleet
is believed to be waiting near Manila for the
battle.
4 court-martial will try John Walsh, ar,
rested on Thursday at New Orleans and found
10 have photograph films and maps OF the
defeuses of that city, He may be shot as
spy The postoiiice authorities seized letter
to Premier Sagasta by woman and telling
of the defeuses of San Francisco.
4 dispatch from Lisbon states that decree
declaring the neutrality of Portugal III the war
between the United States and Spain will he
published in the official Gazette today.
The Portuguese government has stopped
the Transmission Of Geographic dispatches
referring to the movements of warshlps on the
seaboard or in the harbors of Portugal. The
minister of that country at Washington says
that this decree will not deprive the Official
representative ofthe United States in the Cape
Verde Islands from reporting to his govern
ment the movements OF the Spanish fleet there.
The State epartmentwas notified on ihurS-
dav by Ambn ssador CANTON that me ffehch
government had officially declared ITS nen-
lraliv. The department has also been adj
viSed of the neutrality of Mexico. the Argen-
tine Rapublic, Korea and Belgium. Germany
has not issued Il decree, but the government
has given assurances of neutrality TO AmbaS-
>ador White at Berlin. Austria : delay Is
accepted as an indication of her sympathy
with Spain.
\ Rio Jalciro dispatch states that the
BraZiian governments official organ has
published a decree proclaiming the neutrality
If Brazil.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-30
FIRST ENGAGEMENT.
Batteries at Matanzas Silenced By
U. S. Ships-War Notes.

The first battle of the war took place 1T
Matanzas. Admiral Sampson with the flag
shin New York. the monitor Puritan and the
cruiser Cincinnati bombarded, silenced and
pretty well destroyed the Spanish batteries at
The entrance to that harbor. The Spanish
loss of life is said to be considerable. Not an
American ship struck
While the New York, Puritan and Cincin
matt were accommodating in force for the pnr-
pose of locating the formidable detenSes beng
constructed. the flagship was fired on by the
batteries on Point Rubal Cava and Point
MAYA. guarding the entrance to the lIarhor
The New York instantly replied with her for.
ward S-nch gun on the port side, steamed
boldly in between the batteries and was soon
blazing away with both broadSides at them.
At tins movement toward Il general engage
ment the Purit N steamed IN behind the New
York and engaged the fertilization on Point
Mava willis the New York went to starboard,
close up to land. and poured her shells INTO
Ruhal Cava.
The Cincinnati, which had remained well
a>tern under orders. signaled for permission to
engage was given it and soon was firing her
guns at the fort ON the west side of the bay
The batteries on shore fired explosive shells
and most of them fell very wide of the mark.
One burst just beyond the stern of the New
York and Il ScrHpnel shot exploded above her.
1t took the three ships just Is minutes to
silence the batteries The last shot that was
fired by the Spanish came from Point Rubal
Caya The Puritan replied with one of her
l3-nch guns. The she'll struck the battery
with wonderful accuracy, and blew up a por-
ton of it. The American gunners had fired
accurately all the way through and had created
havoc. After waiting vainly for the Spanish
to renew the engagement the ships withdrew.
leaving both the batteries in ruins.
The blockade around Havana is Tightening.
\ number of small vessels have been added to
Admiral SIMPSONS fleet, and these are used
in keeping closer watch on the coast. Shots
are said to have been exchanged between
American and Spanish vessels i'll some of the
Cuban ports, but no damage is reported.
y bombardment of coast cities of the United
States. it is reported from Madrid, is to be be-
gun by a Spanish fleet which has sailed west
ward and whose movements are kept Il pro-
found secret. Spanish warships are patrollmg
the Straits of Gibraltar on the lookout for
American vessels.
Admiral Montejo, commandant- general at
Manila. cabled TO the Spanish capital that he
was leaving to take position of expectation
for the enemy. This is understood to mean
that he has sailed with the Spanish fleet from
Manila to meet Admiral Dewey's American
squadron. which is approaching from Hong
Kong. The Spanish fleet in the Pacific is
said to be more numerous than that of the
United States, but inferior in tonnage Vic
tory is expected by both sides.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-30
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Centenary NJ. f. Church.-Sunday school ut O. 10
a. M Preaching nj l0:D n. IN. Preaching by
Presiding Elder, Rev. c. W. Baldwin, D.. d., at 745
p. IN. Junior League at 80 p. m. Senior League
at D. III. Prayer meeting Wednesday,, at 80 D.
III. Joel Brown. Pastor.
ST. Johns Church, Rev. Father Cassidy, Pastor
Sunday-Low Mass ut 7l3 High Mass NJ 10 ii. N.
Vespers at $50 p. m. During the week-Mass at :
Il. III.
Ascension Churcli.-Sunday, May 1.--HOly Eu,
chariSt at 80 u. III. Mathis at 10 m Second Holy
Neutrality-suspicious. and Holy Eucharist III ii.
Eyensong Except FridayS) at , p. m. Evensong,
Friday, at 80 p. m. L. Il. Taylor, Rector.
Salem Charge Lutheran Church. st. LOfn's'
m. Communion. May !, at 10 a. III. The sermon
prcpa tory the wing of the Corner Stone will
Rev Asper will address The y p NJ 5. at 80 p NJ
Benjamin's Church-CommuniOn on May $. at 10
Il M. Catechise on May :. at p M. prestra-
ST Nv ~ p A Dichl Pastor
Grace Lutheran Cuirclr.-Sunday school at . a.
H. Preaching at I0.:;la m. ami 40 D. m. Morn
ing subject Renew Your strength" Evening,
(Which Nature Rules in our Life, the Animal or
p II. Miller Pastor.
Uniontown Church of God.-sabbath school at q
H. III. Preaching at 10I5 IT. M, i'll the evening al
''''' -''' : b. Craft, Pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church. Rev. W. r. Graham,
d. D. Pastor-Sabbath Services-PTeaching by the
pastor at at 1890 IN. and 80 ?. m. sunday
School AT 9l5 a. H. Junior c. I. at :; p. N.
Christinn Endeavor AZ GO p. m. Mid-week service
in the lecture room Wednesday evening. al 30.
O'Clock.
Carroll Charge. Reformed Church. -Benamin'S
Church-sunday school at L;DP. IN; Divine ser
vice at 80 r. NJ Jerusalem Church-Dirlne ser
vice ut IL H.
H j. Macalister, Pastor
Baust ChurcI-Holy Communion at 10 Il. m; pre-
paratory services this saturday afternoon AT :
O'Clock.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-30
DECLARATION OF WAR.
Congress Acts Promptly Upon
President McKinleys Recon-
mendations.

In response to the wishes of the President.
as communicated by special message, Con-
on Monday, passed the following resolutions
declaring state of war between the United
States and Spain:
WASHINGTON, April 25.-Congress today
formally declared war to exist between the
United States and Spain. The following is
the text of the bill, which was passed by both
houses and signed by the President:
"a bill declaring that war exists between
the United States of America and the King
dom Of Spain.
BE it enacted, ect:
''Frst-That war be and the same is here
by declared to exist, and that war has existed
since the Dist day of April, A. D, 1898, in
Guiding said day, between the United States
of America and the Kingdom of Spain
''Second-That the President of the United
States be and he hereby is directed and en-
powered to use the entire land and naval
forces of the United States and to call into
the actual services of the United States the
militia of the several States, to such extent as
may be necessary to carry this act into effect
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-04-30
A START ON MANILA.
Commodore Dewey's Asiatic Squad
ron Expected to be in Action
By Saturday.

HoNG KONG. CHM, april 25.-Commodore
Dewey's squadron of seven warships will sail
from Mrs bay this morning to attack Manila.
Consul Williams will arrive here early TODAY
and will be taken to Mrs bay in specially
chartered steamer. The fleet will probably
sail Immediately after his arrival.
An attack on Manila will probably be made
by Saturday.
Commodore Dewey regards Mr.. Williams
work in Manila so highly that he will not
start TILL Mr.: Williams is ready to accompany
him, but it is believed there will be no DELAY
on this score.
The Spaniards have one good cruiser at
Manila, the Reina Christina, of $500 tons:
four effective gunboats of less than 200 tons.
and half a dozen smaller craft of no fighting
value. Manila has a few modern guns
mounted, but will be powerless against such
force as that of the American feet,