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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
CAN'T GET COAL.
Spanish Fleet in a Bad Way on Ac-
count of the Scarcity Of Fuel

New York, April 18.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Washington says:
In view of Spain's efforts to collect
coal at Havana and San Juan, no
doubt exists in political circles that the
Spanish government contemplates the
dispatch of the fleet to western waters.
It is officially admitted that this gov
eminent will not permit American coal
to be taken to the Cape de Verde islands
on the British tramp steamship Hamp-
stead and that negotiations are under
way for the sale of that vessel and her
cargo to the United States The
Hampstead, although she was to have
sailed Saturday has not gone and her
purchase will probably be announced.
1t is admitted by officials that they
are trying to meet trick with trick.
There is but a small amount of coal
at st. Vincent and it would be necessa-
ry for the Spanish fleet to go to some
other point for fuel within a short time
as the supply at Cape de Verde cannot
last any length of time. 1t was to
help the fleet now gathered at that
point that the Hampstead was ordered
to proceed to Cape de Verde after
purchasing a supply at Lamberts Point.
The United States is in great need of
golfers, especially one already loaded
with coal and it would therefore be only
too glad to take from Spain, the vessel
and her cargo and use her for offensive
purposes against her first employer.
Official information received by the
authorities also indicates that there is
but a small quantity of coal at the
Canary islands. A desperate effort is
being made by Spain to ship supplies to
that point and also to Cape de Verde
which is evidently to be the anchorage
of the fleet until war breaks out.
1t is impossible for Spain to procure
coal in England because of the strike
now in progress in the coal mines and
also because the British coal dealers
refuse to receive promises to pay and
will only sell to the Madrid government
! for cash.
1t is known that Spain has been float
| ing considerable paper in continental
Europe, but she has been unable to
| force any of it on the English merch-
ants. Whether Spain pays cash for
goods purchased in the United States is
| not known, but it is believed what lit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
zpondent of the Daily Mail, telegraphing

SpOndent OF the Oa1ly MALL SOiSo
The situation is identical with that of
Yesterday The ministers are preserving
a waiting attitude. They believe that py
Wednesday or Thursday the TWO houses
of congress will have defn1tely agreed as
TO their line of action and that the course
of events will then depend upon PRESIDENT
In the meantime the draft of the speech
from the throne which is to be laid before
the cortes on Wednesday has been sub
stantia1iy drawn. 1t is short and strong
ly worded, but probably viii! undergo mod
iications in accordance with events that
may take place in America during the
next few days.
In official circles it is said that the Gu
han rebels are waiting for the outcome of
affairs in the United States before decid-
ing on a line of conduct If America de-
cides to recognize the Independence of
Cuba they will carry on the campaign
with greater vigor than before; If, on the
other hand, American intervention is only
to be recommended with the prospect of
possible annexation to follow. there Will
be such a feeling of disgust among them
that they will prefer a pacific solution
of the trouble by the means OF promise
of a fuller measure of autonomy.
All internal questions are rapidly becom-
ing merged into the external crisis. Many
senators and deputies are arriving here.
1t is believed in political circles that the
debates in the two chambers Will be very
brief and that no party OF any shade OF
opinion will refuse to grant the govern
ment the fullest financial assistance in
case of an international conflict
we do mendfng and sew buttons
Gree Of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
SUNDAY ON THE FLEET.
None of the Men on the Flying
Squadron Go Ashore.

Fit Monroe, Va, April 18.-Commodore
Schley's ships had a very quiet sun
day. There was nothing doing on the
flagship, the Columbia or the Minneap-
oils. The Texas and Massachusetts
finished coaline and in the afternoon
the Massachusetts shifted her anchor
age because she was a little too close
to the Minneapolis Shore leave was
not allowed the men but in the after
noon there were several visiting parties
among the ships and some of the men
went aboard the training ship Alliance
for a friendly call.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
WORKINGMEN
FOR WAR.
The Central Labor Union of
New York City,
Largest Labor Body in United
States,
REJECTS RESOLUTIONS
Signed by Bishop Potter, w. ID.
HOWellS and Others
In Favor of Peace Vote
Stands 2 to !.

New York, April 1S.-Bishop Potter
presented a set of resolutions against
war at the meeting of the central la
Dor union last night but they were de-
feated by a vote of nearly two to one.
The resolutions were signed by the
bishop, Ernest H. Crosby, VIM. Dean
Howells, Bolton Hall, Charles Freder-
tck Adams and John c. Crosby.
The resolutions are a mastery ar
raignment of war and a plea for peace,
couched in the most persuasive Ian
guage of men renowned for their abil-
ity in the use of words; but they failed
to stem the tide of patriotism.
They say the destruction of the Maine
is a question of fact and should be left
TO arbitration; that the cruelty and OPP
preston of the poor in our land equals
that in Cuba; that war will add only
SuHering to both Cuba and the United
states; that a Cuban republic would
be more cruel and oppressive than the
Spanish rule; that the spectators
would make money while the working
men OF the two nations shot each other
down and that foreign war would in
Aterfere with the great battle for indus
trial freedom, which is more important
Chicago. April 1S.-The Chicago Fed
Grafton of Labor has unanimously
adopted resolution that the people of
TINS country should retaliate against
any foreign country that might inter-
ing to buy its productions and manu-
f9Rf1IrpS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
FEW PASSENGERS GOING.
Effect of the War Scare-Liner Sailed
as Per Schedule.

New York, April 1S.-The American
liner Paris sailed for Southampton this
morning.
The effect of the war scare was seen
in the small number of saloon passen-
gers which she carried, only 81, all told.
OF second cabin passengers there were
nearly CO. So far as could be learned
there was no United States naval OIL
Ger aboard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18

If your child has thin. pale cheeks,
uncertain appetite and unrestful sleep,
it has worms, and curing it with strong
medicines only makes conditions worse.
by irritating its delicate stomach.
Whites Cream Vermifuge is mild but
certain in effect, and is a superior tonic
as well as a positive worm destroyer.
Geo. w. Stansfeld, 632 Kansas avenue.
and Miller's Pharmacy, corner Sixth
and Topeka avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
Beauty Is Blood peep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
Danish pimples, boils, blotehes, blackheads,
and that sicl1ly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets, beauty for ten cents All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, lOc, 25c, Doc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
TEACHERS SALARIES.
New York Pedagogues Ask Governor
Black to Sign the Ahearn Bill.

Albany, April 18.-A delegation Of
New York city school teachers appear
ed before the governor Saturday after
noon in favor of the Ahearn school
teachers salary bill
Those who spoke were School Com
missioner Little, Principals P. Conroy,
w. P. Ettinger, Miss Tate and Mrs.
Hill. Mayor Van Wyck has approved
the bill and Assistant Corporation
Counsel Dreamer was present to urge
favorable consideration of the measure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
why Not

Take the Union Pacific's new 500 a. m,
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at p. M, reach
ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m. or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at Tn. M, which reaches Topeka at $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18

Take the Union Pacifc's new $500 a. m,
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas. City at p. M, reach
taRe the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at D. M, which reaches Topeka at $3.50
n n.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
GOULD BRIC-A-BRAC.
Is Held for Custom Duties in New
York.

New York, April 1S-An ever and
bowl of antique Limoges work, valued
at $4,000 and belonging to George ].
Gould, were exhibited before Judge
Somerville of the board of classification
this afternoon. They were assessed for
duty in Importation at go per cent, and
Amerman & Patterson, who imported
the articles for Mr. Gould, entered
protest, claiming that they should come
in as paintings at only 20 per cent.
Mr.. Duveen of Duveen Bros. testified
for the government He said the goods
were Limoges enamel, painted on cop
per.
rs not the value entirely due ton the
artistic character of the painting?" ask
ed Mr.. Avery.
TT is due to the artistic character of
the work. said the witness. Il don't
suppose the actual materiaIs-copper.
paint and enamel-would be worth IS. "
Unless he gets the assessment reduc-
ed Mr.. Gou1d's two pieces of brIc-a-brac
will cost him altogether about $22,OOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
SPAIN IS WAITING.

Does Not Expect Congress to Finally
Act Until Late in the Week.
London, April 1s.-The Madrid corre-
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mwx5uB


tie money she has, she is spending for
protection and the coal she is sending
to Havana
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. Zoe or 25c
II c. G. C. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18

Billiards. Snow Liniment. There is
no pain it will not relieve, no swelling it
will not subdue, no wound II VIII NOT
heal. 1t cures frost bites, chilblains
and eorns Geo w Stansfeld, 632
Kansas avenue, and Miller's Pharmacy.
corner Sixth and Topeka avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
NEWLY ENLISTED BOYS

On the Monitor Nahant Astonish OFF,
GERS With Their Proficiency.
New York, April 1S-In many ways the
trip of the monitor Nahant to New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18

we do mendfng and sew on buttons
Gree Of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07
CUBANS ENLISTING.
Many Americans Also wish to Fight
with General Gomez.

Many Americans Also Wish to Fight
With General Gomez.
Tampa, Fla, May At is now almost
certain that Brigadier General j. r.
Wade Will have q cover command of
United States troops in the field IN
Cuba. Both Generals Wade and Shat
ter will, IT is said, accompany the ex-
pedition when II sails, but the latter,
although having command with head
quarters. as he is ranking general, will
not direct the movement of the troops
in the field. Arrangements for the en-
barkation Of the troops are being push
ed with the utmost vigor. The Florida
and Olivetts are being put in shape
for the reception of the soldiers, and
the Mascotte, which came in yesterday,
viii be taken in hand today and pre-
pared for service as a transport.
Nearly every regiment in camp had a
rigid inspection today. and instructions
were given to have everything in shape
for breaking camp on short notice
The entire Twenty-second regiment OF
is hardly possible that the United
States forces VIII be actually en- route
for Cuba before the first of next week.
The enlistment of Cubans for the
regiments which are being formed
here Is assming large proportions
Yesterday there were over 500 applica-
tions for service, most OF which viii
be accepted. and work In several Of the
/ big tobacco factories was practically a
a stand still. Besides the native Gu
bans. many young Americans are en-
listing for service under Gomez.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07

vastly superior in force had prudently
returned and placed his ships under
the protection of the forts. This was
his only chance of meeting the enemy
on something like equal terms, and it
did not suffice.
Soon the Americans opened fire.
The Spaniards replied vigorously, and
the combat continued without inter-
ruption for four hours, during which
the Don Antonio de Ullea was sunk,
the Castillo and Mindanao were set on
fire, and the Reina Maria Christina
and the Don Juan de Austria were
seriously damaged. One or two of the
smaller craft were scuttled by their
crews to escape capture. Others took
refuge in a small neighboring creek,
empting into Baker bay, where pre-
sumably the American ships were un-
able to follow them. But not one sur
rendered.
Captain Cadarso, of the cruiser Reina
Maria Christina. who was killed on
the bridge of his vessel, was one Of the
most brilliant officers in the Spanish
navy.
An unconfirmed dispatch from Mad
rid places the Spanish loss ia the bat
tie OF Manila at 400 killed and large
number wounded. The American loss
Is not stated. though 1t is asserted that
the American ships we're badly dam
aged.
Little additional news has arrived
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07
Married At Home.

Miss Annie G.. Brown, public
school teacher who taught school in
King William and Caroline Coun-
ties for lseveral sessions was mar
ried Thursday, April %, 1898, at the
residence of her sister, Mrs Captain
Cowan, to Mr.. Willie T. Jackson Of
Hanover County, Va, who also was a
public school teacher, and taught
school in mis- native county.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. James H Holmes OF the First
Baptist Church, which was quite i'm
pressive. The bride VAS atBired in q
beautiful lilac silk, and carried love-
ly bouquet of flowers in her hand The
groom wore the usual conventional
black. Captain Cowan was best man.
They we're married at 10 80 a. m. and
left on the ID O'CLOCK train for Phila-
delphia; where they expect Co reside
The presents we're numerous and
costly. They left for Philadelphia
their future home, carrying the richest
benedicti?n of the many friends who
witnessed the happy marriage of one
of Richm ond's best girls. A WIrNEss
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07
NO REPORT FROM DEWEY.
Troops WIN Promptly Be Sent on His
Request

Troops VIII Promptly Be Sent on His
Request
Washington. May y4.-YesterdRy passed |
without "A single word from the Aneri- |
can fleet in the Philippines. and in /
view of the long continued interruption
In cable communication the officials ]
are beginning to resign themselves to /
the belief that they must await for
their official news until boat arrives |
at Hong Kong.
If Admiral Dewey wants troops he
will be sent as many as he needs di-
rectly from San Francisco. and it is
very likely that state volunteers viii
make up the quota. The cabinet is
only waiting to hear what Commodore
Dewey wants. Meanwhile the plans of
the Cupan campaign are being steadily
developed and there Is no indication of
change OF purpose on the part Of the
military authorities. who are expected
to land an expeditionary force in Cuba
in very short time.
Admiral Sampson is steadily main
tanning the blockade OF the Cuban
coast. and this is not likely to be aban-
doned for the present. though two or
three Of his ships may be sent away
temporarily to meet the Oregon on her
way TO Cuba from Rio Janeiro. While
the officials of the navy department
naturally feel warm interest in this
race OF the magnificent battleship
around the continent, they profess to
feel little anxiety as to the outcome.
, Even should the Spanish vessels fall in
| with her IL Is by nc means certain, not
withstanding their numbers, that she
| would be defeated
China issued her neutrality procla-
| nation yesterday, so there is now no
place left on the Asiatic coast open to
the free use of the war vessels OF either
Spain or the United States. China has
J never before issued a neutrality proc
lamation, and the naval officers are
duly grateful for the consideration
shown by the Chinese government in
Withholding the issue of the decree un-
til informed that the Americans had
acquired a base in the Philippine
Islands.
The nominations OF major generals
and brigadier generals will be sent to
the senate today. II is understood to
have been decided to name General
Shafter, who has been designated to
lead the army Of invasion into Cuba,
General Fitzhugh Lee and General Joe
Wheeler, OF confederate cavalry fame
as three of the major generals The
president may also nominate General
Woodford, former minister to Spain, tc
be a major general.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07
PRICE. 5CENTS
PRISONERS OF WAR;
The Nashville Brings Twenty Span
ish Soldiers to Key West. i
CAPTURED ON THE ARGoEAUTA.

The Civilian Passengers Were Placed
Ashore at Cienruegos, Where Our
Vessels Were Fired Upon and Re-
turned the Fire.
Key West. Fla, May 6.-One OF the
most important captures made since
the outbreak OF hostilities WAS that oe
the Spanish steamer Argonauta by the
gunbOat Nashville last Friday. news
of which reached here last night when
the warship arrived. The ArRanaut
had on board Colonel Corijo. of the
Third Spanish cavalry. his first leu
tenant, surgeon major. seven other
lieutenants and ten priyates and nom
commissioned officers. The steamer
also carried a large cargo OF arms and
Mauser ammunition She was bound
from Batnabano. Spain. for Cienfuegoa.
stopping at Port Louis. Trinidad ana
Manzanillo-
The Nashville, the Marblehead ana
the Eagle left the station on the north
coast last Monday to blockade Cienfue-
gos. arriving at the latter place on
Thursday. They spent the day recon-
noitering, and the next morning (Fri-
cay). In order to get better information.
steamed close to the mouth Of the
harbor of Cienfuegos- All were cleared
IOE dCllOn.
At about 10 o'clock In the morning
smoke was seen rising on the western
horizon, and the Nashville. because OF
her position. put on all speed and
steamed In that direction. Twenty
hve minutes later she put two shots
across the bow of the coming steamer.
which promptly hove to. Ensign
Kuenzli was sent with q prize crew OF
four. who took possession OF the Span
lard. Learning that Spanish soldiers
were on board word was given to send
them to Nashville Immediately as
prisoners of war. and this was done
Arrangements were then made to
transfer the passengers and non-com-
batants to the shore. The women and
children were placed In the frst boat.
and under cover OF a flag OF truce
were soon bound toward the entrance
20 Cienfuegos- The second crew took
the other passengers and landed them
The Eagle hoisted q signal conveying
the intelligence that she had been
fired upon by Spanish boats coming
out OF the river. The Eagle immsdiate-
ly returned the fire and held her
ground until the Marblehead- came up.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07
This Boat Saturdays probably lost


Both vessels then rred DroadsIde arteF
broadside up the entrance to the river.
The boats coming down were two tor
pedo boats and one torpedo boat de-
stroyer. After 20 minutes firing by the
Eagle. the last two of which was par
ticipated in by the Marblehead, the
Spanish boats ceased firing, and II is
considered certain they were damaged.
Weyler's Brother-in-Law q Captive.
Key West. May 4.-The Spanish mail
acknowledgements, Captain Lage. was
conveyed into Key West harbor by the
United States cruiser Marblehead yes
terday afternoon. 1t appears that Coli
onel Vicente de CortiJo, OF the Third
Spanish cavalryr-who. with 10 other
army officers. was taken on the prize,
is a brother-in-law of Lieutenant Gem
eral Valerfno Weyler. Colonel Cortito
denies this, but it is learned from good
sources that he sustains this relation
ship TO the former governor general OF
Cuba His captOrs are meanurEblH
elated
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07
Another court Instituted.

Violet Court, l. o. Calanthe was in
stituted. Friday April 29lh at 8 P. Al.
at Prices Hall.
There were 42 members. Grand
Worthy Counsellor, John Mitchell, Jr.,
was assisted by Mrs. Sylvia Mitchell.
Misses Mabel aud Julia Holmes, Mrs.
Myrtle Chiles, Miss M. Jane Boyd,
Mrs. Bessie Davis and others.
This court was gotten up through
the efforts of Miss Mabel Holmes. who
In remarkable short space of time
had the candidates ready for the initia-
tion. She was highly cOmplimented
on her WORK.
The officers are: Worthy Counsellor,
DIR. +. r Jefferson; Senior Direcsress,
Sarah White; Junior Directress, Mar
garet TinsleY; Worthy Escort, Lizzie
Wills Register of Deeds, Lille Payne
Register of Accounts, Ada q. Foster
Receiver of Deposits, Virginia Foster
Worthy Inspectrix, Mary Lemos
Worthy Orator, Eva Bowler; Worthy
Conductress. Sarah Brown; Worthy
Assistant Cond uctress, Alice Cook
Worthy Herald, Laura johnson; Wor-
thy Protector, Charlotte Copeland
Trustees: Cora Jonathan, ths
Cunningham. Saliie M. Bullock.
After the ceremonies, the sisters re-
paired to the room below whsre {
0ounteous repast was spread.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07
WAR NEWS W The nHEK.
The Cable Cut ~ Commodore Dew
ey's Re, ,,6rt Is Delayed

The Cable Cut ~ Commodore Dew
ey's Report Is Delayed
Washington. May 4.-On Wednesday
of last week the monitor Terror
captured a rich prize of Key West and
towed 1t into Key West. 1t is the little
coasting schooner Ambrosio Bolivar
she was bound for Havana, and car
ried seven passengers and a crew Of
ten. She carried a valuable cargo OF
bananas and 800 casks Of wine. besides
0.00C In silver specie.
In the national house on Wednesday
there was vigorous opposition to the
section OF the war measure bill pro-
vlding for $500. 600. 900 bond issue. Mr.
Bailey and others advocating an in
come tax. In the senate a resolution
was introduced asking for information
as to the amount OF an appropriation
necessary TO arm. equip and furnish
with munitions OF war the Cuban army
now at war with Spain
Another event OF Wednesday last was
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07
PromUtness Again Acknowledged

To the Peoples Relief Association Of
Virginia;
] hereby acknowledge the prompt
payment Of $40, the amount of death
claim of my little grandson, Robert
Jefferson; Mrs. Fannie Brown, 900 N.
31st Street.
The following named members here
by acknowledge the prompt payment
of birth claims paid them this week:
Mrs Mary Jones. 1925 William St.,
Sidney, SO CO.; Mrs. Rosetta Bass, 8
East Duval St., 50 90; Mrs. Annie
Price. O St. so 90