davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-08-26
TIE BALTIMORE AMERICAN.
ESTABLISHED 1773.
The Daily American.

TERMS BY MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
FIRST GUN FIREb.
Gunboat Nashville Sends n Shot
Across Bows of spanish Merchant
man Duena Ventura.

Key West, Fla, April 23.-The United
States fleet was about IL miles oil Sand
Key light Friday morning at seven
when the Spanish merchantmen Buena
Ventura was sighted, bound north. The
gunboat Nashville ran her down and
put shot across her bows from the
four-inch gun on the port side aft,
manned by Lieut.. Dillingham;. The
Spaniard ignored the shot, but another,
closer to her bows, brought her to. A
prize crew under Ensign L. Z. Magruder
was put aboard. Capt. Lucarraga, in
command of her, was astounded. lie
said he did not know that war had been
declared, but when Informed of the
state of affairs he Shrugged his Shout
ders and accepted the situation philo-
sophically. A body of marines is pac-
ing the deck of the Spanard, and her
crew % are lounging about the decks
in nonchalant fashion. Not a man is
in irons. According to prize laws,
Capt. Maynard will turn the prisoners
OF war over TO the United States dis
trict attorney, who will decide the
question of their disposition.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30

TO warlike use, such as church service ard
musical instruments, household wares and
goods and other such like articles and in
GLIDING many that are purely mercantile
in character
No article of merchandise Is contraband
unless transported beyond the territorial
waters and jurisdiction of a neutral state,
nor unless destined for an enemy port or
for enemy use or for an enemy ship upon
the high seas, which beligerent ships are
permitted to police in search of enemy ships
and contraband OF war.
No final and exhaustive definition OF con-
traband articles can he given. They are
changing with the progress of inventions
Some articles were formerly contraband
true. Each belligerent government is com
petcnt to determine what it will treat as
con ;raband. Its prescription of contraband
articles is conclusive. If such prescription
should be made in outrageous disregard Of
international law or of treaty rights, neu-
trail states affected would probably inter-
pose Neither belligerent can treat goods
as contraband In violation of his treaty
stipulations with neutral power as re-
CARDS the subjects of that power. Anyone
desiring TO ship goods TO a foreign port In
neutral vessels would proftably consult
any existing treaties between Spain and the
government of that port.
London, April 23.-Spain, ii is semi
officially announced, has declined to act
in conformity with the declaration of
Paris respecting neutral vessels and
neutral goods.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
Cnpt. Gen. Bianco's Appeal.

Havana, April 22.-Capt. Gen. BIanco
has issued a stirring appeal to the in
habtants of Cuba to fight for the honor
of Spain. The manifesto scores the
United States and hurts defiance. 1t
says that Spain accepts the grave situ-
alton. Blanco says the people will
never yield to strangers nor consent
10 see SPANS rights trampled upon by
nobodies. If the United States wants
the island of Cuba let them come and
take it. Perhaps the hour is not far
distant in which these Carthagenians
of America will find their Zama in this
island of Cuba, which Spain discovered,
peopled and civilized, and which will
never be anything but Spanish" The
address created great enthusiasm
among the residents. Great crowds in
the streets shouted forth their approx.
al and declared they were willing to
shed their last drop of blood for their
country.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
FOOTI1.

the honor and the territory of the nation"
The queen regent then referred to the
trouble in the Philippine islands and, con-
tinuing, said:
Although a dark and gloomy future is
before us, the difficulties are not beyond our
powers. With our glorious army, navy and
the united nation before foreign aggre ssion,
we trust in God that we shall overcome,
without stain on our honor the baseless
and unjust attacks made upon us"
The reading was greeted throughout
with cries of viva Espana." A won
derful picture was presented by the
queens encourage, consisting of most
of the highest personages in Spain in
brilliant court, military, naval or pal
ace uniforms. At the close of her
majesty's speech there was renewed
cheering, after which Premier Sagasta
declared the cortes opened, and the
queen regent and the boy king. accom-
panied by the court, left the building
amid another wild burst of enthusiasm
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
CIty's Funds Missing.

San Francisco. April 2l.-Augustus c.
Widber, treasurer of the city and coun-
~ of San Francisco, is accused of hav-
ing embezzled $50. 1000 OF the municipal
funds. The suspicion of other civic Of
hcials that something was amiss in the
treasury department was aroused Tues
day night, and Wednesday Mayor phe-
Ian and Auditor Frederick began an
Investigation, which resulted in some
startling discoveries. The scaled bags
of gold in the city treasurer's vault had
been surreptitiously opened. Care had
been taken not to break the seals, but
the string had been deity cut and gold
extracted and silver inserted, to leave
the weight of the bags unchanged.
Then the coin sacks had been fastened
and the several ends OF the string con-
ccaled in the natural folds of the cam
vas bags.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
PURITAN.

warned by the commander of the blockad-
ing forces, who will indorse on her register
the fact. and the date. of such warning
where such Endorsement was made; and If
the same vessel shall again attempt to en-
ter any blockaded port, she will be captured
and sent to the nearest convenient port for
such proceedings against her and her car
go as prize. as many be deemed advisable.
Neutral vessels lying in any of said
ports at the time of the establishment of
such blockade will be allowed 30 days 10 is
sue therefrom.
I'm witness whereof. / have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington, this
22d day of April, A. ID. 1898. and Of the in
dependence Of the United States, the one
Hundred and Twenty-second.
"(SgneD WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
by the PRESIDENT;
JOHN SHERMAN, Eecretary of State"
The limitation of the blockade in
Cuba to Il certain part of the island was
not officially explained, but one plausi-
BILE reason advanced for the govern
ment's action was that by refraining
from establishing blockade over the
eastern portion of the island under
stood to be practically in the control of
the insurgents the way has been left
open for them to freely receive oil
needed supplies and munitions of war.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
NO pRIvATEERING.
Statement of Course the United states
WIN Follow as 40 Conduct ON
the High sens.

Washington. April 23.-Following NJ
the formalites beginning with the
blockade proclamation, the state de.
partment addressed an identical note
10 all of the representatives of the
foreign nations accredited To Washing
ton notifying them of the policy to bc
pursued by this government in the
matter of privateering and neutrality.
This was followed by the sending of
cable messages TO all American en-
bassies and legations abroad contain
ing the same information in little
more succinct form for prcso ntation to
the governments 10 which they are az
credited. The statement in brief de-
clarcs that our government will not
resort to privateering; that onemy's
goods in neutral bottoms, save contra
band are exempt from seizure; that
neutral goods not contraband under
encmy's flag are safe from seizure, and
that blockades 10 be binding must be
effective. In substance these are the
principles laid down in the agreement
of Paris of 1856.
The following unofficial but anthem
tic statement has been obtained from
high official Of the government:
In determining, according To the law
Of nations, whej her merchandise is con-
traband OF war, it is classified:
!. Absolute contraband.
2. Occasional or conditional contrabard.
.. Goods not contraband
The first class includes all goods of an cs-
srntlally warlikc character.
The second class includes provisions.
naval stores. coal. horses, certain kinds OF
certain forms of steel. iron,
etc, which are subsorvient TO warlike use
and which are destined for the use Of the
enemy. They are contraband or not, ac-
rordng to occasions and conditions as to
thcir character, shipment and destined use.
Every such case depends on it, own facts
The third class includes articles not suited
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
,icnnced While Leaving spaip.

Hendaye, Spanish Frontier, April %.
Gen. Stewart l.. Woodfort, the United
States minister to Spain, accompanied
by his staff and others. reached the
frontier At eight O'Clock Friday morn
ing in safety after some exciting eX-
periences. At Nalladolid the United
States minister's train was attacked
and stoned. Windows were broken
and the civil guards were compelled to
protect his carriage with drawn swords.
At Segovia the students of the military
college gathered on the platform, cheer
ing for Spain, and there were several
similar incidents at other stopping
places. 1t was great relief TO the min
ister's party when the general finally
reached French soil. But Gen. Wood
ford personally seemed unconscious of
any uauppr
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
synopsis OF Her Address 90 the SPAN
ish Corte.-,iany at spain's Most
Notable Per.oaages Present,

Madrid, April 2i.--The opening OF
the Spanish cortes Wednesday was u
magnificent sight. All the wealth and
beauty of Madrid gathered in the SEN
ate, where every available foot of space
was occupied. There was terrible
crush at the entrance leading to the
senatorial seats, many Of which were
occupied 10y ladies. The correspond
ent of the press secured u seat beside
Senior Romero Robledo, the former
minister of justice and conservative
leader.
The queen regent read the speech
from the throne. with the little king
on the right. There was great en-
thusiasm.
She referred TO the troubles mentioned
at the last session OF the cortes, saying
they had increased. owing to the attitude
on the part of the people of the United
States In fomenting rebellion" adding that
hitherto Spain had submitted ito these
threats and Injuries, as not being an cX-
preston of the American nation. But be-
coming national, they would oblige me to
break relations with the United States"
Continuing the queen regent said that in
the supreme crisis the pope spoke words of
peace, which were hearkened to by my
government, In the firm consciousness of
right and In strict performance Of interna-
tional duties"
Her majesty added
SPANS gratitude is due to the pope and
also to the great powers. whose action
strengthens my conviction that Spain's
cause deserves universal sympathy"
Continuing her majesty said;
Possibly, however, the peace efforts
may fail TO control the evil passions ex-
cited against Spain. Lest this moment ar
rive, | have summoned the cortes TO de-
fend our rights, whatever sacrifice they
may entail Thus Identifying myself with
the nation, ! not only fulhl tie oath |
swore in accepting the regency, but / fol-
low the dictates of a mothers heart. trust
Ing to the Spanish people to gather behind
my sons throne, and to defend IL until he
Is old enough to defend 1t himself, as well
as trusting to the Spanish people to defend
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
postmaster-GeneraI Gary out.

Washington, April 22.-The president
Thursday sent this nomination to the
senate: Charles Emory Smith, of Penn
sylvania, to be postmaster-general vice
James a. Gary, resigned. 1t is stated
General Gary's resignation had abso-
lutely nothing to do with oar present
foreign complications. 1t was owing
entirely, it is stated, to the condition of
Mr.. Gary's health. The senate has con-
firmed the nomination of Charles EN-
DRY Smith as acknowledgement.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30

A statute requiring railroads and
transportation companies to turn over
to storage companies or public ware
housemen all property not called for by
the consignecs within 80 days after no.
ticc of its arrival, is held, in state VS..
Chicago, Milwaukee G. st. Paul Railroad
company (Minn.), 80 L. II. a. G72, TO be
unconstitutional, because 1t Is not nee
essay to promote the public welfare
and would impose anlunreasonable bur-
den upon carriers and an effectuai way
to absorb the property with unneces-
sary costs and charges.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
Polo Leaves Washington.

Washington, April 2l.-The Spanish
minister, accompanied by six members
of his staff, left Washington at 1880
o'clock Wednesday night, and the Span
ish government thus terminated it's Dip
lomatic representation in the United
States. The minister and his party left
by the Pennsylvania road going north
ward to Buffalo and Suspension Bridge
and thence to Toronto. While the min
lister was on this side of the border he
had the protection Of the passports is
sued by the state department at his re-
quest, following the delivery of copy
of the presidents ultimatum to Spain.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
PrOclaims Martial Law.

Havana, April 23.-Capt. Gen Blanco
has published decree confirming his
previous DEGREES and declaring the is
land to be in a state of war. He also
annuls his former similar DEGREES
granting pardon to insurgents, and
places under martial law all those who
are guilty of treason, espionage, crimes
against peace or against the independ-
ence of the nation, seditious revolts, at
tacks against the form of government
or against the authorities and against
those who disturb public order, though
only by means of printed matter.
London, April 23.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Daily News says the
government has instructed Gov. Gen.
Blanco to declare the armistice in Cuba
ended
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
baptist Women Meet.

Waterloo, Ia, April 21.-The twenty
seventh annual session of the National
Women's Baptist Foreign Missionary
society opened in this city Wednesday
with 300 in attendance. The society
has 10000 members from 90 states. The
treasurer, Mrs. Ranney, of Chicago, re-
ports: Receipts, $47,25o.60; expendi.
lures, $iG,27o.26, showing an excellent
financial condition.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
WOODEN MILE nnrned.

Petaluma, CAL, April 21.-The Coli
fornia WOODEN mills, a large three-story
building, was destroyed by fire Wednes-
day. The machinery is total loss.
The mills have been closed down for
three months, but resumed operations
recently. They were the property OF
We'll, Danbaumm & Co., of San Fran.
cisco, Loss. $4,000
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
Action of Congress.

Washington, April %. : A resolution
giving the president power to prevent
the expectation of coal or other war
material from any seaport in the United
States was passed by the senate and
promptly concurred in by the house.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
sn,,p,. FIcet under woy.

Washington. April 2i.-Spain's for
midable feet, which has been modelling
ut the Cape Verde islands for some
days past, sailed Wednesday for an I'M
known destination. This information
was received Wednesday night at the
late legation Of Spain. It is said in
Madrid that the location Of the first
naval battle will be a yeritable surprise.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
VIII Remain Neutral.

New York, April ga London cable
gram to the Commercial Advertiser
says: Trustworthy information is that
the continental powers will preserve
strict neutrality between the United
States and Spain until there has been
enough bloodshed to appease Spanish
honor Then they will try concerted
plan, already vaguely considered, to
get Spain out of its difficulties as light
ly as possible.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
German Pres. Blame. Us.

Berlin, April 90. - The German press
continues to blame America. The Kol-
nische Zeitung declares that the Amer
lean plea of humanity Is put out ofcourt
by the declaration of war. 1t believes
that "a conflict between the United
States and Spain will probably involve
greater bloodshed than has been caused
by the Cuban rebellion"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
Took 1.d77 RaIIots.

Portsmouth, o., April 2O.-The repub
licans of the Tenth Ohio district Tues.
day night OH the 1,477th ballot nom.
mated s. j. Morgan, Of Jackson, for
congress to succeed Congressman Fen.
ton, who is serving his first term. The
was in session a week.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
A Costly Blaze.

Bellefonte, Pa, April 22.-The pat
tern shop and warehouse of Jenkins IL
Single and the grain mill of w. +. Rey-
nolds and several dwelling houses were
destroyed by fire Thursday night, caus-
ing loss OF about 100000, principally
covered by insurance.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
They Want Lee.

Key West, Fla, April 2O.-The Cuban
volunteers will memorabilia President
Mckinley to appoint Consul-General
Fitzhugh Lee to be territorial governor
Of Cuba, pending the establishment of a
Cuban republic. Resolutions to that
effect were adopted Tuesday night.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
hold Threat by spain.

Madrid, April 23.-'rhe Spanish gov
eminent states that it intends, MS soon
as the Americans lombard Cuba, to do
the same to Washington, Philadelphia
and other points.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
nurned Star. and stripe..

Madrid, April 90. = Friday evening
crowd 6,ooo strong, delirious, carrying
flags and shouting: Viva Espana!"
1--WE want war!" Down with the Yam
kees!" burned the Stars and Stripes in
front of the residence of Senior Sagasta,
the premier, who was accorded an ova-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30

Philadelphia, April 2a.-William Jar
Wis, an old English cricketer, and
known to nearly all the cricketers on
both sides of the Atlantic ocean, was
instantly killed Friday by being struck
by a train.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
Tornndo Proves Fatal.

Atlanta, Tex, April 23.-Thcre was
destructive tornado about four miles
southwest of this place Friday. Mr..
and Mrs. Jackson were killed outright.
A man named McDufiie died from his
injuries and several people were seri-
ously injured,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
Tender TbeIr scrvIce..

Sydney, N. s. w., April 2o.--A hun
t,red colonists have offered their serv-
ices to the American consul, George w.
bell, in the event of war between the
United States and Spain.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
Mosby wnnt. 10 Take Part.

San Francisco, April 23.-Col. John
s. Mosby, Of guerrilla fame, who is now
resident of this city, has wired to Gen.
Miles for authority to raise battalion
OF regiment of volunteers for special
service in the front.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
Nominated for Conrres..

Brookville, Ind, April 20.-The re-
publicans Of the Sixth district nom
mated James +. Watson for congress.
He is the IMAM who beat Holman"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
sary any further diplomatic action on the
mart al the Emitted Sfatpa .. ..
Note 10 WO0dforI.

Note to WO0dfOrd.
april 20. 1895 Woodford, Minister, Mad
rld.-YOu have been furnished with the text
of a joint resolution voted by the congress
Of the United States on the 18th Instant
approved to-day in relation to the
paCification Of the island of cuba. In
obedience to that act. the president directs
you to Immediately communicate to the
government of Spain said resolution with
the formal demand of the government of
the United States that the government of
Spain at once relinqulsh its authority and
government in the island Of Cuba and
withdraw its land and naval forces from
Cuban and Cuban waters. In taking this
step, the United States hereby disclams
any disposition or intention to exercise
sovereignty, jurisdiction or control over
said island except for the paCification
Thereof and asserts its determination when
that Is accomplished to leave the govern
ment and control of the island to it's peo-
pie under such free and Independent gov
eminent as they may establish.
IF by the hour OF noon, on Saturday
next, the 23d day Of April instant, there be
not communicated to this government by
that of Spain a full and satisfactory re-
spouse to this demand and resolution
whereby the ends OF peace I'm Cuba shall
be assured the president will proceed with
out further notice to use the power and au-
thority enJoined and conferred upon him
by the said joint resolution to such extent
as may be necessary to carry the same into
effect.
'(SgneD SHERMAN"
WOodford's Dispatch.
Madrid, April q. lS9s-Sherman, Wash
inGton.-Early this Thursday morning,
Immediately after the receipt OF your open
telegram and before had communicated
same to Spanish government, Spanish
minister for foreign affairs notified me that
diplomatic relations are broken between
the two countries. and that all official COM
munication between their respective repre-
sentatives has ceased. accordingly asked
for safe passports. Turn legation over to
British embassy and leave for Paris this
afternoon. Have notified consuls.
"(SigneD WOODFORD"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
wOodford's Dispntcb.
Chris Merry Hanged.

Chicago, April 23.-Christopher Mer-
ry, uxoricide, was hanged in the county
Jail corridor at noon Friday. Merry
died game making no scene on the scat
fold, as had been predicted.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
Junta Is Pleased.

New York, April 2O.-A statement is
sued by the Cuban junta is to the effect
that the resolution passed by congress
virtually recognizes the Cuban republic.
1t is said that should force be necessary
to expcl the Spaniards the Cuban army
will heartily cooperate with the troops
of the United States in the campaign.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
Governor VIII Lend.

Atlanta, Ca, April 2i.--Gov. Atkin-
son announced Wednesday that in the
event OF war he would lead the Georgia
militia to the front.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-04-30
Victim of Heart Disease.

Washington, April 2o.-Mrs. julius
McAfee, daughter of the late Gen.
Humphrey Marshall, of Kentucky, died
here very suddenly Tuesday morning
of heart disease. Mrs. McAfee was
n~ctess and authoress Of some note.