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The true northerner., 1898-04-27
Blanco Publishes "A Decree.

Havana, April 2S.-Captain General
Blsnco has published a decree confirm
ing his previous DEGREES and declaring
the island To be in a state Of war. He
also annuls his former DEGREES granting
pardon to insurgents. and places under
martial law all those who are guilty OF
treason, espionage. crimes against the
peace or against the independence of
the nation, seditious revolts, attacks
against the form OF government, or
against the authorities, and against
those who disturb public order, though
only by means of printed matter.
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
WAR INCIDENT AT CHICAGO.
Woman in Black Who Marched with tn
Naval Recruits to the station.

Naval Recruits to the station.
Chicago, April 25.-A sight for Spartan
eyes was witnessed yesterday as the
first detachment Of naval recruits from
Chicago and Milwaukee marched down
the smooth asphalt of Jackson boule-
ward to the Pennsylvania station. en-
route for New York to enter active SER
vice. Notwithstanding that the escort
of 800 blue Jackets of the Illinois naval
reserve was showing a faultless drill;
that the strains Of the Star Spangled
Banner" were resounding from gorge
ously arrayed band Notwithstanding
that every man of the 124 recruits was
waving a small American flag; there
was something else that had greater
interest for the crowds of people that
lined the sidewalks in front of the no.
tells, clubs theatres and board of trade.
Everybody watched one figure in black.
Right among the marching recruits
and keeping close alongside of a strap
ping young fellow in a light overcoat
who was carrying a small travelling
grip, was a woman of fully so years.
She was dressed in mourning, and
many a hurrah was hushed as people
caught the first glimpse apparently OF .
widowed. gray-haired mother personal
ly taking her son into the rank and file
of the boys in blue. She kept an arm
around him. and her head bowed MOTTO
ing no one else. Perhaps twenty other
women and girls-mothers, wives and
sweethearts-walked with the recruits,
but the attention of the spectators fol-
lowed only the lone woman in black till
she was lost in the distance.
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
Scores on the Ball Fields.

Chicago, April %. - Following are
League scores at base ball recorded
yesterday: At Washington-Brook
II, Washington Z; at Philadelphia
New York Z, Philadelphia 1S; at Balti-
more-Boston o, Baltimore s. at Gin
cinnati-Pittsburg o. Cincinnati IL; at
Louisville-Chicago 2, Louisville 1: at
st. Louis-Cleveland Z. st. Louis 0.
Western League: At indianapolis
Detroit 2, Indianapolis 8; at Omaha
St Paul s. Omaha 3; at Columbus
Milwaukee 8. Columbus II; at Kansas
City-Bad weather.
The true northerner., 1898-04-27

victory that medals had previously
been struck. representing Spaniard
kneeling and delivering his sword TO
the British admiral" Continuing, The
Liberal then says: I'm blockading Cuba
and Porto Rico the Yankees may have
an experience similar TO that OF their
English forefathers."
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
MATTERS AT MADRID.
Queen Regent consuIts SIvela
and Robledo, the Conserv-
ative Leaders.
THINK THEY SHOULD HAVE OFFICE,

And Quote Campos I'm Favor Thereof
Spanish Editor Discusses the q uestion of
Privateering and Criticises Recent Brit
ish Standardization. Woodford Has q
Very Lively Time Getting Out of Spain
His Train stoned at vsIioGalid-Civil
Guard Does Its Duty.
Madrid, April 23.--El Epoca (Conser-
vatve) discusses the question of pri-
vateers, and expresses a doubt OF the
truth of the report that the United
States has renounced this option 'in-
asmuch as America and Spain were the
only nations that maintained the option
at the congress Of Paris, 1856" The pa
per insists that "all the arguments then
adduced by the United States for up
holding the option now are in favor of
Spain, who will not renounce it," Ei
Epoca also says that Spain does not
consider fair the declaration of the neu-
trail powers as to contraband of war,
thus favoring one of the belligerents,
namely. America " and it cites the case
% England in 1885, which opposed stout
" the action Of France in the Tonquin
War in declaring rice contraband, al
though rice was then considered in the
China districts as money and currency
to pay taxes.
Coal Compared to Breadstufs.
"All that England then alleged in ia
vor Of breadstufis," says T. E oca, can
be urged by Spain respecting cCal,
which is the bread Of life of industry,
without which modern warfare is inn
possible" Respecting the blockade Of
Cuba El EpOca calls to mind and invites
the attention of Europe to the fact that
both America and Spain accepted
clause four in the declaration of Paris
providing that "A blockade must be ef-
fective and not on paper. FL Epoca
declares. Twice the present American
fleet would be inadequate to establish
an effective blockade of Cuba. More
over. under the established rules,
blockade requires a previous notifica-
tion TO the authorities of Cuba and the
powers, allowing all shipping a definite
term to clear out of the blockaded
ports"
Conservatives Would Like Office.
The queen regent during the day con-
suited with Senors Silvela and Romero
Robledo, the Conservative leaders. The
former said he agreed with the declara-
tions of Marshal Martinez de Campos
when the latter said: There are only
two parties in Spain. One is for peace
and the second is for war. The first has
failed and the second ought now to be
called" Senor Gamazo, the Liberal
leader, urged the Sagasta cabinet tocon-
tinue in office. The premier on leaving
the palace yesterday af ernoon declared
that there was absolutely no foundation
in the rumors of a cabinet crisis Senior
Sagasta has received grandloquent ac-
counts of the demonstrations in favor
of Spain which have recently taken
place at Havana. The premier during
the day announced that the senate will
meet today and the chamber on Mon
day.
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
TbiefIs $4,000 Richer.

st. Louis, April PA mail bag con-
signed 10 j. NJ. Hammil, attorney for
the Louisville and Nashville road at
Belleville, Ills, was stolen from an ex-
press wagon at Belleville yesterday.
The bag Is said to have contained let
ters, official documents and a registered
letter i'm which was several drafts for
almost 5000
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
Order to Michigan Guards.

to the Michigan National Guard was
issued from military headquarters at
4:30 yesterday afternoon as follows:
First, Second, Third and Fifth in
fantry; First and Second independent
battalions; field staff bands, M. n. G.,
will move to Island Lake Tuesday,
April 26. in heavy marching order"
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
Representative Waits the Call.

Springfield, Ills. April 25. - Repre-
sentative James r. Campbell, of Nc
Leansboro, Ills, who offered to resign
his seat in congress some time ago and
head a regiment to war is now ready.
He has raised the regiment and now
awaits his call from the military au-
thorities.
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
Priest who Will Go as Chaplain.

Chicago, April 25.-Father Maurice j.
Dorney, pastor of st. GabrieTs Roman
Catholic church, has secured commits
sion from the United States govern
ment as chaplain, and left today to
join the fighting men with Captain
Robley d. Evans on the battleship Iowa
in front of Havana.
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
Has Food for Reconcentrados.

New York April 25.-The Mallory line
steamer State of Texas passed out
quarantine Saturday with the Red Cross
flag flying. bound for Key West. The
State Of Texas is loaded with supplies
for the reconcentrados in Cuba. Twelve
Red Cross nurses are aboard. in charge
of DR.. j. i. Hubbell.
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
Spain Sol with the Paris DecIaration.

London, April 2S.-Spain, it is semi
officially announced, has declined to
act in conformity with the declaration
Of Paris, respecting neutral vessels and
neutral goods,
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
Polo Makes an Imputation.

Niagara Falls, Ont, April 25.-Senor
Polo Bernabe and his entire staff left
here for Toronto Saturday. Senor Polo
intimated that his mail had been
tampered with; letters from Spanish
consuls at Chicago and the French am
bassador at Washington had not reached
him. He said he had not heard from a
single Spanish consul in the United
States
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
Warren Beckwith Eniists.

Creston, Ia, April 25.-The first man
to present himself before the examining
physicians for enlistment in company
was Warren Beckwth. of Mount
Pleasant, son-in-law of Robert T. Lin
coin OF Chicago
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
Upheld the Insurance Commissioner.

Madison. Wis, April 23.-Judge Sic
becker. of the circuit court. in the cases
Of the Fidelity and Casualty company
and Of the metropolitan Plate Glass In
surance company against State Insur-
ance Commissioner Fricke, upheld the
commissioner i'm his refusal to renew
the licenses OF the companies unless
they pay back taxes of $4,000 and $6,500
reSnectiVeiV
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
Places Saved for Volunteers.

Springfield Ills, April 25.-Secretary
OF State Rose and Auditor Mccullough
have announced that positions would
be held for all employees who volunteer
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
A Suffering
Soldier.

This 0eterau fought /oy his country; suffered nm
told haydsIibs, and returned zolM heaAh shattered
Many 6ya1e soldier has tie same history. Today
this yejoces nezO1fonud strength and tells his
experience TO benefit others.
The true northerner., 1898-04-27
DECLARATION OF WAR.
Will Probably Be Made Against
Spain by the United States
Right Away.
PRESIDENT DESIRES SUCH ACTION.
Wants to Prevent Any MisunderstanL-
ing on the Part Of Foreign
Nations.

spain's Reply tn Our Uitimstum Received
Its Substance Stated Important Acts
of the Executive Call for Is5, 900 Men
Press Censorship Established - News
from the Two Fleets-Cruisers Suddenly
Go to s-s-Topeka Is Safe-Notes of the
War-,psin Issues Decree.
The Press., 1898-11-10

Congressman E. Stevens Henry, who Is again returned to congress from the first district, was born In Gill, Mass., in 1S38.
 He removed to Rockville in early life, where he has made his record as busi- ness man and legislator. He is a suc- cessful business man and large owner
 of real estate, proprietor of a fine farm,
 breeder of choice cattle, and a manager of other important interests. MT. Henry was a member of the state legislature in 1883, state senator in 1887 and 1888, was a delegate-at-large to the republican na- tional convention in 1888. and was state treasurer from 1889 to 1893. This is Congressman Henry's third term, which speaks we'll for his popularity and ability.
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wife of Willard Richards, 8 farmer and a resident of Union; Francis l.. Upham, a farmer in Union and candidate for rep resentative on the republican ticket. Mir. and Mrs. Upham are both strong support CTS of the Congregational church and cherished memt CTS of the grange. Their relatives will be with them Saturday afternoon. Friends and neighbors will be received after 8 p m. -Hartford C0urG1at.
 Rock Meadow.
 Mrs. Mary House and son, Arthur, were with relatives in Wales last Friday.
 MT. and Mrs. Blodgett of Holland were guests of their daughter, Mrs. Charles Webster, last Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Samuel Bartlett and children of Willington visited Mrs. Bart lett's brother, Wm. House, last Saturday. The annual meeting of the board of management of the Holland county tenn porary home will be held at the home, at Vernon Center, next week Thursday, at 10.30 a. m.
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UNION.


 The golden wedding of MT. and Mrs. Edwin W. Upham will be celebrated Sat urday at the home of the venerable couple. Mir. and Mrs. Upham were married in Union. Mrs. Upham, whose maiden name was Nancy Deliza Corbin, was the the daughter of Healy Corbin of Union. MT. Upham is native of Union and has always lived in that town with the exception of one year spent in Mon son, Mass., and also one year in Brim- field, Mass. In 1854 he bought the Alexander Strong place in Rock Meadow, hamlet of the same town, where his son, Francis, now lives. He lived there until he moved to the Lindsey place in the fall of 1881, where he now resides. He was soldier in the civil war, a corporal in Captain Corbin's company. He has been the holder of several important town off, ces and represented the town in the leg islature in 1889. He now is postmaster at Union Center and also has the charge of the town library. MT. and Mrs. Upham have had two children, Mrs. Richards,
The Press., 1898-11-10
WALES.


 Mir. Andre has moved to Rockville.
 minstrel show and dance will be held at the hall Saturday evening.
 Misses Della and Villa DimmIck re- turned from their visit to Worcester last Tuesday.
 Rev. Mir. Percy has accepted the call of the Baptist church, and will move his family here December 1st.
 Mrs. Heald of Camden, Me-, has re- turned to her home after spending q few days with her sister, Mrs. W. A. Lyon.
 Rev. J. o. Knowles will preach at the M. N. church Sunday morning. The quarterly conference will be held in the church Saturday evening.
 Miss Metcalf, teacher in the northwest district, has been obliged to close her school on account of III health, and has returned to her home in Worcester.
 The question Is again asked, How long before the men of Wales will see to having the old engine put in repair, or at least something done to aid in case of firepn
 Last Tuesday evening the house owned by W. Royce of Springfield, and occupied by Mir. Gunthur and family, caught fire and was burned to the ground. It is thought that the fire caught from the chimney. Mir Gunthur went upstairs to retire and hearing Q noise went into the attic and found that the house was on fire. He rushed for his two children and carried thom to Q neighbours house. Be- fore many had gathered the fire was be- yond control. Mir. Gunthur, with the help of those who were there, saved nearly all there was in the houee. as the roof was of slate and 1t was some time before it fell in. Mir. Gunthur was very fortu- nate In that some of his furniture had been moved to the house he was soon to occupy.
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Fancy Silks.
At 69 cents a yard.
Black Silks
 and Satins.

During the past week we sold the medium qualities of Satin Duchess at bargain prices, and some have been closed out en- tirely. This morning we offer two of the best qualities in the store, pure dye and warranted to wear.
 If you want to save five to eight dollars on dress, do not fail to examine these. p inches wide, elegant, soft and lustrous, $1.25 a yard.
 23 inches, extra heavy, $1.5O a yard.
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RESTRICT OF COVENTRY ss F

1I bate Court, Nov. 4th, A. D. 1898.
 Estate of Martin Parker, late of Coventry, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application Of Lucian E. Parker, praying that an instrument in writing, purport- ing to be the last will and testament of said Martin Parker, deceased, may be proved, ap- proved. allowed and admitted to probate, as per application on file more fully appears. it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and de- termined at the Probate Ofice in So. Coventry in said District on the 18th day Of Nov, A. D. 1898 at o'clock in the afternoon. and that notice be given Of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub- fishing this order once in some newspaper hav- ing circulation in said district, and by posting town Of Coventry, in said District, at least five days before the day Of said hearing.
 Attest: JOHN ISLAM, Judge
The Press., 1898-11-10

Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in- sorted at one-hAlf advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi- cations received without signature always com mittod to the waste basket without attention.
 This paper is mailed regularly to it's subscrib eEn until definite order to discontinue is re- ooivod and all arrears arc paid in full
 THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant nemi- weekly) furniBhed for sa.ib per year.
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Malis rep plurality, 6ss
 Converae's plurality tSg6, 500.
 The following representatives were elected In the surrounding towns; Tollend-AIbert D. stedmAn. d, Frank A. New man, q.
 Andover-Edgar D. White. d. gain.
 bolton-Charles N. Thompson, IT,, d. Columbia-FTed A. Hunt, r, gain. , Coyentry-.Alex s. Hawkins, d. gain, Henry c. Enlngton-Charies A. Thompson. T.
 IIeoron.Francis c. Waldo, r, Frank K. Post q. Mansreld-Fred O. Vinton, r, Geo. P. Hanks. somors-James A. Thompson, r. Frank V. Union-Robert K. Webster, r, Francis L. Up- vernon-Francis T. Maxwell, r, Edward Ku- Wiiiington-origen Hall, r, Chas. H. Brown, T. ,, Woodstoek-Luther T. LeaVitt, r, Jarvis T.. windham-ChArles A. Gates, r, William A. PuGnam-Franklin W. Perry, r, Byron W. Bug bee, r.
 Ashford-Clirton II. Wright, d, gain, Theodore Eastford-Edwin O. Sumner.
 Illinois Is republican by 30,O00.
 Pennsylvania is republican by 125,OOO.
 Kansas and South Dakota are in doubt. Ohio is republican by 60, 900 plurality. The democrats gain two congressman in Kentucky.
 Missouri, Texas, North Carolina, Utah, Montana and Colorado are democrat.
 Nebraska has returned to the repub- llcan column by an estimated plurality of 10000.
 The republicans carry Washington, Wyoming, North Dakota, Delaware, Rhode Island, New Jersey, California and Nevada.
 The next national house of representa- tives will be very close. The republicans claim a majority of three, and the demo crats also claim a majority. The repub- lican majority in the senate will reach 12. Col. Roosevelt, the republican candl date, Is elected governor of New Yolk by n plurality of 19,533. Vanwyck, fin the Greater New York district, had a plural ity of &, ,203. The legislature is republi- can on joint ballot by 82 votes.
 In Massachusetts, Wolcott, the repnhll. can candidate for governor, was re-elect- cd by a plurality of about 70. OOO The democrats elect three congressman. J. II. Walker, who has been the republican, congressman for the third district for ten years, was defeated.
The Press., 1898-11-10

Oscar w. Sanford of Stafford is we'll known, grand army man and respected citizen. He was born at Fall River, Mass, Oct. 27th, 1897. He enlisted in Co. D, 25th Conn.,, August g, 1862, and was appointed 1st lieutenant of his con- pany before 1t left the state. He saw
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Other Values.
At. 69 cents a yard

At 69 cents a yard
 24-ihch Black Taffeta Silk, good weight and correct rustic; usually sold at $1 yard.
 At 50 cents a yard
 21-inch Black Taffeta, very desirable for Things and ruff1es; slight imperfec- tion in finish.
 At 79 cents a yard A-inch Black Satin Duchess-only one piece more to be sold at that price worth $1.
The Press., 1898-11-10
The Eart l's Shadow.

The earth has a shadow, but very few ever see it. except in eclipses ofsthe moon, or else few recognize it wheL they see it. Nevertheless many of us have noticed on fine, cloudless even ings in sumn ar shortly before sunset d rosy or pink arc on the horizon opposite the sun, with a bluish gray segment under it. As the sun sinks the arc rises until it attains the zenith and even passes it. This is the shadow of the
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Election.

LOunsbury Is elected governor of Con- nectiout by over 13,0O0 majority. All four republican congressman are re-elect- cd. Out of the 24 senators the republl- cans elected 90, and 1s1 out of 252 repre- sentAtives-a majority of 127 in both houses.
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Born.

Stafford Street. Oct. 18th, daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Theron Rider.
 Stafford Springs, 9th, son to Mir. and Mrs. Fred J. Lynch, and grandson to Milo J. Eaton.
 Willington, Oct. 18th, a daughter to MT. and Mrs. W. H. Marsh.
 Stafford Springs, 9th, twin daughters to John Girard.
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nISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro- IL bate Court, November 10th, 1S9S
 Estate of Eliza M Parker late of Stafford tu

Estate Of Eliza M. Parker, late Of Stafford, in said District, deceased.
 The administrator, having exhibited his ad. ministration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, 1t is
 Ordered-That the 17th day of November 1898 at 10oclOck in the forenoon, at the Probate On1ce in stafford, be- and the same is assigned, for hear ing on the allowance of said administration ac- count, with said estate, and this court directs the administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by pub fishing this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting a copy on the public stgn-post in the town of Stafford, where the deceased last dwelt.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge,
The Press., 1898-11-10

The supreme court room and the rooms immediately adjoining, in the capitol building at Washington, were badly dam- aged by fire caused by an explosion of gas, Sunday afternoon. Some of the val usble records were destroyed. The loss to the building will be about $2O, ,OO0 The loss in the library will be covered by $15,OOO.
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Merchant Tailoring
 for Men.

Big saving in prices. Fit guar anteed or no sale. Special offer ings in Fancy Mixtures. Big va riety of patterns to select from. Carefully tailored. Price $13.5O to order.
 Second floor, take elevator.
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DISTRICT OF STAFFORD. ss. Pro

RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro- bate Court, November 10th, 1898.
 Estate of Ephrafm Parker, late or Stafford in said district, deceased.
 The executr1x having exhibited her admins tratiOn account with said estate to this court for allowance, it is
 Ordered-That the 17th day of November, A. D.. 1S9S at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Onice in Stafford, be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said adminis- tratton account, with said estate, and this Court terested therein to appear at said time and place. by publishing this order in some newspaper pub lished in Holland County. and having a circula- tion in said district, and by posting copy of this order on the public signpost in the town of Staf- ford, where the deceased last dwelt.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
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Died. Monson, 9th, Dr. W. N. Rand, 45.
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MCLAUGHLIN q SON, PUBLISHERS. si.bO year. IT paid strictly In advance, ,sl. .2o.
The Press., 1898-11-10

WOOL have & nice lot of Hard
 w Wood for sale. Win be sawed and split in stove length if desired. A. W. KINGSBURY.
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DIGS FOR SALE.-Two filters of nice 1 white Pigs, will be weeks old Nov. 14th and 2lst, and bred rom thoroughbred medium Yorkshire boar from Boston. J. 0. SPARKS,
 2w& Wilmington, Conn.
The Press., 1898-11-10

The Hartford Courant claims that the re-election of Senator Hawley is assured. It is very evident that a majority of the republican voters of this state desire that his valuable services to the United States and Connecticut be continued.
The Press., 1898-11-10

David A. Wells, 70, the we'll known economist and free trader, died at his home in Norwich Saturday afternoon.