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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
NOTE TO WOODFORD.
Spain Sewers Diplomatic Relations With
America.
MADRID, April GA semi-official

MADRID, April GA sem-oficial
note says:
The Spanish government having re-
ceived the ultimatum of the United States
considers that the document constitutes
declaration of war against Spain, and that
the proper form to be adopted is to not
make any further reply, but to await the
expiration of the time mentioned in the
ultimatum before beginning no, tilities.
IA the meantime the Spanish authori-
ties have paced their possessions in state
of defense, and their fleet is already on its
way to meet that of the United States"
The following is the text of the note re-
ceived by General Wo@dford from Senior
Gullon, minister of foreign affairs:
Dear Sir;-In compliance with painful
duty, have the honor to inform you that
there has been sanctioned by the president
of the repu bile a resolution of both cham
bers of the United States which denies the
legitimate sovereignty of Spain and threat
ems armed Intervention in Cuba, whic h Is
equiya lent to declaration of war The
government of her majesty has order ed
her minister to return without loss of time
from No tn Americ an territory, together
with all the personnel of the legation.
by this act the diplomatic relations
hitherto existing between the two countries
and all offic al communications between
their respective representatives cease.
Il am obliged thus to inform you so that
you may make such arrangements as you
think fit. 1 beg your excellency to &C
knowledge receipt of this note at such time
as you deem proper, Taking this oppor-
tunity to reiterate to you the assurance OF
my distinguished consideration.
p GULLoN"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
CRIPPLED THEIR SHIPS.
Spanish Eng bDeers Disable Machinery to
Avoid Coming Over to America.

Spanish Eng IDeers Disable Machinery to
Avoid Coming Over to America.
GALVESTON, Tex, April 23.-The
British steamer Asloun, Captain p. Fl.
Garnett, arrived yesterday morning
from Las Palmas, Grande Canary, one
of the Canary island group. Captain
Garnett arrived at Las Palmas March
81, two days after the Spanish torpedo
fotilla left that port. He was
reliably informed that the machinery
of the several torpedo boats and tor
pedo boat destroyers was purposely
disabled in pursuance of plot by the
engineers. They did not relish the
trip across the ocean in torpedo boats,
and, finding the Spanish government
determined to make them go, as last
resort crippled the machinery.
None of the engineers were allowed
to repair it, the work being done by a
local machine shop at Las Palmas.
Captain Garnett says the torpedo
notilla did mot want to encounter a
United States feet if it could be
avoided. They will likely keep out of
the track of our vessels and may con-
tent themselves with picking up an
occasional prize. The torpedo flotilla
left Las Palmas March 90 and their
destination was unknown.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
BLANCO'S MANIFESTO.
Issues n Call to the spaniards In Cuba
Saws He Counts on Them.

Issues Call to the spanlarus In CuDa-
Says He Counts on Them.
HAVANA, April 23.-The official Ga
zette publishes an extra containing
the following manifesto:
1.-THE general government of the island
of Cuba to the inhabi tants of Cuba
without any reason or legality, without
the least offense on our part and at time
when they have received from us only
proofs of friendship, the United States are
forcing us into war just at the moment
when quietude Logan to settle over the
country. commerce taking courage and
peace approaching, with the cooperation
of all classes and all pa rites under the new
institutions granted by the mother country
"Such proceeding is without precedent
in history. it evidently manifests the bog us
politics of the republic, demonstrating the
tricky plans and purposes that have always
been nourished against Spain'ss overeignty
in Cuba, which the enemy has been con-
spring for nearly century to destroy
Our foes now carry their hypocrisy and
falsehood to the extent OF demanding I'M
mediate peace in a war provoked and sus-
tanned by themselves
IF the United States want the island OF
Cuba let them come and take it Perhaps
the hour is not far distant when these Car
thagenians of America will find their Zama
in this is and of Cuba which Spain discov-
cred peopled and civilized. and which will
never be anything else bu Spanish.
at is our turn to hav, the honor of de-
Tending her, and we will know how to do 1t
with sion and an effort many time
put forth. 1 count upon you for this with
an absolute certainty. believe there is no
sacrifice you are not prepared to make in
defense of the national territory, whose
integrity is sacred to all Spaniards, OF
whatever origin. am sure that every one
in whose veins runs Spanish blood will re-
spond readily to the call which; in these
solemn moments, 1 address to all, and that
all will group themselves around me to
contribute as much as they can to repel a
foreign INVASION with out allowing dangers,
sufferings or prlvations to weaken the
heart of courage.
ITO arms, then fellow countrymen, to
arms! There will be a place for all in the
fight. Let all cooperate and contribute
with the same flrmness and enthusiasm 10
fight the eternal enemy of the Spanish
name, emulating the exploits of our an
cestors who always exalted high their
country's fame and honor To arms! Cry
thousand times viva Espan1,' Viva Ell
Rey Alfonso Kill viva La Regent, Viva
Cuba Always Spanish Your governor gen.
eral, RAMON BLANCo.
Havana April 81, 1893"
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Why blockade Is Limited.

WASHINGTON, April 23-The limita-
ton of the blockade in Cuba to GER
tain part of the island was not
officially explained to-day, but one
plausible reason advanced for the
governments action was that by re-
framing from establishing a blockade
over the eastern portion CT the island,
understood to be practically in the
control of the insurgents, the way
has been left open for them to freely
receive all needed supplies and mu-
nitions of war.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
KILLED THEIR FATHER.
Austin and Marie Leftwich, Aged IS and
IA, Under arrest at GalIatIn.

TT OHueT AErUsI "U W"II~tIH
GALLATIN, Mo, April 22.-Austin
Leftwich, who would have been Is
years old February 90, 1928, if there
had been such date. and Marie Left
witch, who will be IA years old May H.,
1898, were arrested here yesterday,
charged with murder in the first de-
gree. The grand jury has returned
true bills, charging them with having
caused the death of their father, the
late Gus Leftwich, editor of the Gal
latin Democrat, by administering
poison to him through coffee which he
drank at the breakfast table The
children were admitted to bail in the
sum of So, 900 each.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
Army Mules Being Broken.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, April % Mules for
use in Cuba packing army supplies
and munitions are being broken in at
jefferson barracks, the army post near
this city. 1t is expected that ] 900
mules will be ready for use in Uncle
Sans service by next Wednesday for
packing alone and 1850 for hauling
baggage wagons, forage and ammuni-
tiou wagons, etc
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
THIS MAY BE A PRIZE.

Spanish Steamer with a Valuable Carg o
Is Now En- Route to Havana.
LAS PALMAs, Canary Islands, April
2. The Spanish steamer Montserrat
of 2,5s3 tons, which sailed from Cadiz
April 10 for Havana, touched here
April 10 and left the same day for
Cuba She had on board a valuable
cargo and number of troops and war
material
The troops and war supplies were
landed here, but the steamer proceed
ed with big cargo for Havana and
should prove to be rich prize for
United States cruiser
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
want to Fast and Pray.

PITTsBURG. Pa, April 22-The ex
ecutive committee of the national re-
form has prepared a message which
has been sent to President Mckinley
urging him at this critical hour of
our national life with the horrors of
war impending" to proclaim day of
fasting and prayer.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
spain TO Cali o.. so. 600 Reserves.

madrid, April 2s.-The government
has authorized Lieutenant General
Correa, minister of war to call out
80, 900 reserves Three vessels loaded
with troops left Cadiz yesterday for a
destination not disclosed
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
COAL CONTRABAND.
Great Britain said to Have Notified Spai
of It's Decision.

LONDON, April 23.-According to a
dispatch from Madrid the Spanish gov
eminent has been officially notified
that Great Britain will regard coal as
.ontraband of war.
Spain. tits semi officially announced,
has declined to act in conformity with
The declaration of Paris respecting
neutral vessels and neutral goods.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
TO RAISE SIMPSONS RANK
Secretary of the Navy Has Decided to
Appoint Him Rear Admiral.

WASHINGTON, April "a. - Secretary
Long gave out this afternoon that
Captain Sampson has been appointed
as acting rear admiral 1t is sup
posed he will be named later as rear
admiral"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

ST. JOINS, N. F., April 90. -Ships
which have just arrived here report
having sighted mysterious steamer
off Cape Race Current rumor has II
that she is Spanish warship watch
ing for American vessels
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orders tn French FIeet.

BREsT, France, April 2s.-The At
lantic naval division of the French
Northern squadron is under orders to
keep in constant proximity to the An
TILES during hostilities.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
Guard, for the While Hou.a

WASHINGTON, April 23,-It has been
decided to place military guard about
the White house in few days
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

WASHINGTON, April 90. The follow
ing statement of the text of the ul-
timatum to Spain was issued by the
State department yesterday:
ION yesterday, April 20, 1898, about
II o'clock a. Ia, the department of
State served notice of the purpose of
this government by delivering to Min
lister Polo copy of an instruction to
Minister Woodford and also a copy OF
the resolutions passed by the Con-
gress of the United States upon the
18th inst After the report of this
notice the Spanish minister delivered
to the State department request for
passports, which were furnished to
him on yesterday afternoon. Copy of
the instruction to WoodfOrd is here
with appended.
1.-The United States minister at Mad
drid was, at the same time instructed
to make like communication to the
government of Spain. This morning
the department received from General
W0odford telegram, a copy of which
IS nercunVO dLUdcHeu, buOWlHR Iudu
the Spanish government had broken
off diplomatic relations with this gov
ernment This course renders unnec-
essary any furthur diplomatic action
on the part of the United States.
(Telegram): Madrid April 81, 1895
(Received $3.50 a M Sherman, Wash
ington: Early this (Thursday) morn
ing, after the receipt of your open
telegram, and before had communi-
Gated same to Spanish government,
Spanish minister of foreign affairs
notified me that diplomatic relations
are to be broken between the two
countries and that all official COM
munication between their respective
representatives have ceased. ac-
cordingly asked for safe passports.
Turn legation over to British embassy
and leave for Paris this afternoon.
Have notified consuls- - (Signed):
WoopFoRD"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
Rnmnred cnntnre nt Pnrl..

LONDON, April % - The Daily
Chronicle publishes rumor that the
American liner Paris has already beer
captured by Spanish warships.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

Why are the days in summer longer
than the days in winter? Because it
is hotter in summer, and heat ex'
pands.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

The garden hoe we'll used, is tn
best paint brush for young ladies
cheeks.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

We have noticed that when young
men talk of going to war, they hunt
up the women to tell about it; they do
not go to a recruiting Office.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

What woman would be most likely
to give her husband blowing up if
he irritates her? Dinah might.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

A woman never weeps more bitterly
than when she weeps for spite.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

When did Abraham sleep five in a
bed? When he slept with his fore.
fathers.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

There seems to be good many miss
deals in the game of matrilnony.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

About the only blow that strikes a
man favorably is his own boast.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

The saloon in politics supplies the
machine with ball-bearing.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

The moral training of the little
child is the future hope of the nation.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

A married woman pretends often to
be fooled when she is not.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

Secret societies have charms that are
often displayed on watchchains.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

It's pity that man can't dispose
of his experience at cost
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

The second summer is as hard on a
love affair as it is ON a baby.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

The wise father always tries to bring
up his children in the way he should
have done.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

The merry hearted have fortune
that thieves cannot steal.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

The servant girl is surrounded by
perils, seen. unseen and kerosene.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

A wrong never seems to get strong
enough to get right.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

You can never estimate man by the
opinion of his neighbors
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

In what place are two heads better
better than one? In barrel.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

Society's glowworms always shine
with a sickly light.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

Wearing fnery unpaid for, is re-
spectability going jailward.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

Only about one-third of what a mar
man positively knows is true.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

The man who is invariably parading
his humanity is worthy of watching, it
is said.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

big heart and big pocketbool1
seldom travel far together.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

Temptation is not dangerous until
you want to yield.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
l0c. 25c. If c. c. c. fail, druggists refund money
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

Athelstic law is full-grown orphan
lost in the woods.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
WALTHALL DEAD.
United states Senator From Mississippi
Passes Away

WASHINGTON, April 90. Senator Ed
ward c. Walthall of Mississippi died
in his apartments at the Cairo yester-
day at $3.50 p IN. His death was not
unexpected, the end having been for
seen for several days.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

Judgment and decision are mans
great wheels of fortune.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

Safety and success are the ends of
all wise counsel
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

Pedigrees and epitaphs are intended
to perpetuate ready made regulations.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

Theatrical men say that some people
shock too easily
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

When some people try to be kind,
they overdo it.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

Fame's race tracks run across the
rights of men.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

About the only income some families
have is babies.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

The weather clerk has got his troll
ley re-adjusted.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
MRS. PINKAAM TALKS ABOUT "CHANGE OF LIFE"

Women Urged Prepare
Economy
How Helped
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29

AT no time is woman more liable 10
physical and mental dangers with hours
of suffering than at the "TCrn of Life"
The great want in woman's system is
ability to properly adjustitself to the new
conditions. The outlet, monthly, of blood
is now being diminished and carried into
the body for the supply food of its later
years.
Daughters, you can now to some extent
repay your mothers early care. She must
be spared every possible excrtion. You
must help her bear her burdens and ankle
ties. This critical time safely over, she will
return to renewed health and happiness.
That so many women fail to anticipate
~, this change thus happily, is owing not
! merely to lack of care, but to igno-
~ rance. There is, however, no excuse
Z for ignorance when experienced adj
= vice can be yours free of all cost.
" Write to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn,
Mass, she has helped great numbers
of women successfully through the
Change of Life, and she Will help you.
\ Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Com.
Y pound is the best tonic for uterine
changes. 1t works tremendously up
on all these overweight organs, in
vigorates the body and drives off the
blues.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-04-29
0F VAR.
THIS NATIONS ULTIMAT-
UNI TO SPAIN.
SHORT AND DECISIVE NOTE
II Caused the Spanish Government to
Sever Diplomatic Relations by Hand
ing United States Minister Wood
ford His Passports-spain
Ordered to withdraw
From Cuba at Once

April 20. 1898.-Woodford, Minis
ter, Madrid: You have been furnished
with the text of joint resolution
voted by the Congress of the United
States upon the 10Th inst approved
to-day-in relation to the pacification
of the island of Cuba.
In obedience to that act. the Presi-
dent directs you to Immediately COM
municate to the government of Spain
said resolution with the formal de-
mand of the United States that the
government of Spain must relinguish
its authority and government In the
island of Cuba and Withdraw its land
and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban
waters
In taking this step the United States
hereby discIaims any disposition or
intention to exercise sovereignty.
jurisdiction or control over said
island except for the pacificati0n
thereof, and asserts its determination
when that is accomplished to leave
the government and control of the
island to its people under such free
and Independent government 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 full
and satisfactory response to this de-
mand and resolution whereby the ends
of peace in Cuba shall be assured, the
President will proceed without further
notice to use the power and authority
enjoined and conferred upon him by
the said joint resolution to such an
extent as may be necessary to carry
the same into effect,-Sherman.
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thea Answering Advertisements Kindly
Neatiop This Paper.
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w.N.U.-wIcHITA.-No. is.-lses
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-05
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION.
Volunteers Now Learning How to
Handle Their Firearms.


CHICKAMAUGA PARK, Tenn, June A..
Regimental ana company drills were the
order here to-day. The departure of Inspec-
tor General Breckenridge and staff for
Tampa Cancelled the second days inspection
of the First Division of the Third Army
Corps and the elaborate maneuvers of yes
terday were not repeated to-day, as was
intended The work of instructing the vol
unteers in the art of handling firearms will
now begin. A number of rifle ranges will
be established at once and next week all
the regiments will be given target prac-
tice. Captain Rockwell, of the Ordnance De-
partment, is doing his utmost to equip the
regiments with arms and ammunition and is
succeeding as rapidly as possible. He rrac-
tically equipped five regiments yesterday.
and other regiments will be equipped as
fast as the shipments arrive from the ar
senals.
1t is now generally believed that the First
Ohio Cavalry will be sent to Tampa during
the next few days. The regiment is thor
oughly equipped and has the new Krag-
Jorgensen rifles. The new rifles were issued
to this regiment on account of strong
probability of its accompanying the regular
cavalry to Cuba,
Speaking of the press reports to the ef-
feet that the War Department has ordered
the park to be put in condition for .he en-
tertainment of 1900 troops all summer,
Lieutenant Colonel Richards said that no
notice to that effect had been received at
General Brooke's headquarters. lie added,
however, that If sufficient volunteers ere
sent here to complete the Third and Sixth
Corps, as was the original intention, there
will be 1900 troops here anyhow? Cc:unel
Richards said further that if each of those
regiments is recruited to it's full strength
there will be $4,000 troops at the park when
the Sixth Corps is completed.
There is now practically no complaint
anywhere in the Rig camp. The men are
getting used 10 army rations and the sup
ply of water is abundant.
Adiutant General Arthur Macarthur left
General Wades headquarters last night for
San Francisco, where he will assume COM
mand of a brigade OF troops fer the Phil
ippine island. He was recently made brig
adler general.
All the regiments are making strenuous
efforts to recruit to full strength in compli-
ance with orders issued a few days ago. A
number of recruiting officers have been sent
out and are actively at work.
Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Sem, assist
ant surgeon of the volunteer army, was to-
day assigned TO the new hospital the old
Chickamauga Park Hotel, hereafter to be
known as the Letter Military Hospital.
James H. Monroe. Of Chicago, was here to-
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