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Evening journal., 1898-04-13
LEE AT THE CAPITAL.
He Thini.s the Spanish Authorities Knew
Of the Plot AGAINST the Maine.

He Thini.s the Spanish Authorities Knew
Of the Plot Against the Maine.
WASHINGTON. April 13.-General
Lee reached the White House at $3.50
vest rday The party was shown at
once TO the library, where the chief ex-
ccutive accorded a hearty reception to
the consul general The only persons
present at the meeting were the presi-
dent Secretary Sherman, Assistant Sec
retary Day and General Lee. Secretary
Sherman remained with the others for
about half an hour and then returned
TO tie state department.
After being with the president fully
an hour Judge Day and General Lee
took their departure, the latter going
TO his hotel An immense crowd, aug
mented by number of ladies who at
tended Mrs. McKinley'a reception, was
on the portico when the two come down
stairs. and General Lee was given a
tremendous ovation. As their carriage
was being driven away some one fas-
tened q Cuban flag to the front Of the
vehicle. and this was the cause of ad-
1itiCral enthusiasm
Consul General Lee was before the
senate committee on foreign relations
FOR an hour late yesterday afternoon.
lie talked freely with the committee
m regard to the conditions in Cuba and
especially with reference to the de-
structicn Of the Maine. He said that
in his opinion, there was no room TO
doubt hat the destruction of the yes
Sci was due to Spanish agencies.
do YOU mean the Spanish authori-
ties In Cuba?' he was asked by mem
Der Of the committee.
II mean the Spanish officials" he re-
piled, "but not General Blanco l think
some OF the officials were cognizant Of
the plans TO destroy the vessel. but
DO not believe that the captain general
knew anything about It,"
General Lee said that he had no
knowledge of the reports that a mine
had been discovered by a diver under
the Montgomery while that vessel lay
In the harbor at Havana.
The consul general did not arrive at
the capitol until o'clock He came Ia
street car and was not recognized by
the 100 or 200 people who had congre-
gated on the outside Of the building to
see him, but In the corridors at the en-
trance to the room of the committee
on foreign relations he was recognized
and given a hearty handclapping. He
responded with a bow and smile and
hastenea into the committee room.
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
OUR AFFAIRS IN CUBA.
since the Consuls Eavc Left We Have No
One to Rely on For Information.

since the Consuls Eave Left We Have No
One to Rely on For Information.
WASHINGTON. April 18.-Inqulry at
the state department discloses the fact
that the United States has no repre-
sentatives IN Cuba upon whom it can
depend for official information in re-
gard to the progress OF events on that
island and that IL viii be compelled 20
rely until other arrangements are made
upon the representatives Of the Span
ish government for information in that
line.
According to an official at the de-
par,msnt, the British consular officers
In cuba are expected only to care for
the archives and property of the Unit
ed states consulates turned over to
them on the departure Of the American
representatives Saturday and to look
after the interests of Americans still
on the island who may apply to them
for protection or redress.
1t is said to be no part of their duty
to keep the United States state depart
ment Informed Of political or other de-
velopments I'm Cuba and that the de-
pawment win not call upon them for
any special service or information un-
less it becomes absolutely necessary by
stress of circumstances.
IT is more than probable, however
if anything important should hap
pen in which the United States has a
direct interest that the British con-
sular officers might consider it an act
of friendship or comfy to bring It to
the attention of the secretary of state
either through the London foreign office
or the British ambassador at Wash
ingtOu
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
MURDER And SUICIDE
Another Sad Tragedy at North
Adams, Mass.
HUSBAND AND WIFE DIE TOGETHER.
The Result of Family Quarrel-The Old
Massachusetts, village Has Been
the Scene of Number of
Dreadful Crimes.

NORTH ADAMS. Mass. April 1s.-
Mrs Rebecca Bamford was shot and
probably fatally injured by her hus-
band. Edward Bamford. at their home
here yesterday. Bamford then shot
himself and is expected to die.
1t is understood that the shooting
was the outcome of a dispute. during
which Mrs. Bamford ordered her hus-
band out of the house.
Bamford is SO years of age, and his
wife is 60. They have one son.
The trouble between Mr.. and Mrs.
Bamford yesterday arose over money
matters It is claimed that although
the man has been IN for some time and
his mind was believed to be affected,
quaIrels have not been infrecuent.
Yesterday morning the subject came
up. and after some violent talk Mrs.
Bamfcri ordered her husband from the
house. Bamford secured a large stone,
broke the panel of the door and forced
m entrance. He ran to his room and
secured a revolver, and on his return,
seeing Mrs. Bamford upon the doorstep
about 70 flee, he fired five shots at her,
one entering the breast and another the
light IN. The woman ran to a neigh
boris house, where she fell at the door.
After firing the shots at his wife.
Sanford returned to his room. secured
more cartridges and while lying upon
he bed fired four bullets into his abdO-
men. He next tucked the pistol be-
tween the mattresses. He was con-
sclous when found by the police, who
had bo n summoned
He ofered no explanation as TO the
mctt Of his crime and was immedi-
ately carried to the hospital with his
wife. where it was announced that both
were expected to die at any moment.
Before he was taken to the hospital a
lawyer was summoned, and Mrs. Bam-
ford made q win in favor Of her son
Howard. who. she claimed, left home
some time ago because of his fathers
unruly disposition.
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
TIE WAR REvENuEs.
Committees New Scheme-Tnx on beer
aud Tobacco Popular Loan.

Committees New Scheme-Tnx on Beer
aud Tobacco Popular Loan.
WASHINGTON. April lathe Re-
publican members OF the ways and
means COMMITTEES have agreed upon a
plan for raising revenue in case OF need
10 carry on war with Spain. The plan
will raise more than 500 900, 900 addi-
tonol revenue annually and is thus dis
tributed
An additional tax on beer of 81 per
barrel, estimated to yield S35 900. 600: a
bank stamp tax on the lines of the law
Of 1866, estimated to yield $50 OOO. 600; a
duty OF 3 cents per pound on coffee and
10 cents per pound on tea and a like
amount OF internal tax on stocks of cof-
fee and tea on hand i'm the United
states. estimated to yield SOS, 900, 0OO ad-
ditlonal tax on tobacco, estimated to
yield $l5,OO0.OO
The committee also agreed to author
lie the issuing Of $500 100000 bonds
These bonds are to be offered for sale
at an postohices in the United States in
amounts Of $50 each, making a great
popular loan TO be absorbed by the peo-
pie.
To tide over emergencies the secreta-
ry OF the treasury win be authorized to
issue treasury. certificates These GER
tacates or debentures are TO be used to
pay running expenses when the reve-
nues do not meet the expenditures
These preparations are distinctly war
measures and will be put in operation
only should war occur
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
PAPAL INTERVENTION.
The Correspondence Between the Vatican
and Madrid Concerning the Armistice.

The Correspondence Between the Vatican
and Madrid Concerning the Armistice.
ROME. April 13.-The Osservatore
Roniano. organ Of the Vatican. publish
ed yesterday the text OF the documents
bearing upon the pope's mediation in
the Cuban crisis. They are prefaced by
a note saying the pontiff. Seeing the
imminent danger OF war between Spain
and the United States, interposed his
action with the greatest solicitude and
entire edlcacy IN order to avert it and
smooth over the obstacles"
Then follows a note, dated April .,
sent by the Spanish minister for for
eign affairs, Senor Gullon, 60 Mgr. Mer-
ry del Val the papal chamberlain, re-
questing him to inform the papal Sec
retary Of state, Cardinal Rampola. so
that the latter might communicate it TO
the pope that the Spanish govern
ment i'm consequence of the ardent.
noble and repeated urgings OF the
pope, had decided to order Captain
General BlancO to "concede Immediate
~ q suspension of hostilities for the
| period which his prudence may deem
| dt with the view TO prepare for and IA
/ cilitate peace"
Continuing, the note reads:
while 1 have the pleasure Of thus
/ satisfying the wishes of the reverend
| pontin. it is also agreeable 20 me to
communicate TO your excellency that
the ambassadors OF the six great DOW
/ ers. in collective visit made to me
this morning, found their aspirations
| in harmony with those OF the pope. 20
/ whom, on this occasion. we recall our
previous dispatch. with confidence that
/ he win watch with care so that our
! corresponding just demand may be sat
| ished and that the prestige of this
/ Catholic nation may not be diminished" i"
A tkrd document is dispatch from
| Cardinal Rampolla to the papal nuncio
at Madrid, in which the latter is in
l structed TO communicate TO the Span
ish government the satisfaction ex-
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
REFUGEES FROM MArAnzAs.
Had to Abandon All Their Property "a
the spaniards.

AaN 10 ADauoOh All Their Property to
the Spaniards.
NEW YORK, April 18.-The Nolyve-
gian steamer Herman Wedel JarIsberg
arrived yesterday afternoon from Ma
lanzas and brought 13 passengers. who
lied from that port to evade the Span
lsh mob. The party We're United States
Consul Brice and his staff and their
families.
Consul Brice said that for three days
before leaving Matanzas the people
threatened his life, and at all times his
property was in danger. His secretary
was obliged to flee for his life as thev
threatened to drag him through tie
streets. During these three davs the
consul stuck manfully to his post. dis
trihutng supplies TO the starving re-
concentrates and relieving their neces-
stiles. At p. m. of the Sth inst. he got
notice from Havana To withdraw from
his post The Jarlsberg was the only
steamer i'm port and Captain Kjerland
agreed TO take the consul and his party
to New York. At 10 D. m. the party en-
barked. and the steamer Immediately
sailed
The consul left all Of his baggage, and
none of the party was able to bring
away any of their effects. The consul
says that the condition of the people is
terrible and that the authorities are
making no effort to supply their wants.
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
TIE HOUSE DEBATE.
Grosvenor Says the Message Means Cuban
Independence.


WASHINGTON, April 13.-GeneraI
Grosvenor of Ohio, now generally re-
garded as the spokesman of the presi-
dent on the floor OF the house, late yes
terday afternoon, i'm reply to an at
tack upon the policy Of the admins
tration, interpreted the recommended
tions in the presidents message TO
mean a request for authority to use
the army and navy OF the United
Gtates TO establish on the island of
Cuba a government independent of
spain. IL was regarded as an exceeding
~ important and significant announce
ment
In the brief debate yesterday the
opening guns of the contest were fired.
Broadsides were exchanged. and then
The house adjourned.
Mr. Lentz, an Ohio Democrat, who
drew the fire OF General Grosvenor last
Thursday, returned to the assault again
yesterday. attacking what he termed
he 'vacillating policy of the presi-
dent the midnight conferences" at
The White House with Senator Ell5ins
ind John J. McCook and asserting that
the p~esidents recommendations real
y meant that the United States should
eccrce the Cuban insurgents into an ac-
,eptance Of Spain's scheme Of auton-
my
Mr. Hepburn ORep.. Ia made a splr
ted and indignant reply. denouncing
he int,mation Of such a policy as little
short OF scoundrelism.
Then came General Grosvenor's inn
Dortant announcer yrt. upon which Mr..
Bailey the Democratic leader. counter
4 D.. = 9 a..
dent had meant TO declare for the in
dependence of Cuba he would have said
go IN specific words. The message was
-lcar and lucid, he said. except as TO
tie recommendations. and il had re-
I quirqd all the ingenuity of General
Grosvonor TO torture such an inter
oreta don from them. IN conclusion, he
/ declared that the president who would
coerce the Cuban patriots would not
/ live 10 survive the odup of the Ameri-
san people
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
Ro.ton rlshermen WIN Combine.

BOSTON, April 13-As a result Of the
fish war which began between Boston
and Gloucester dealers some months
ago for the control Of the retail fish
business plans have been completed for
the formation of a large corporation in
this city similar to that in Gloucester
to compete with the latter company. It
is intended to Incorporate the company
under the laws of Massachusetts with a
capital stock Of 100000 The purchase of
40 vess Is at an average cost Of S6,5O0 is
contemplated, leaving a working capi-
tai of $4,000
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
stole One rhnnsnnn nnnI,s.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, April 13.-L E.
Hood of South Boston, who, it is charg-
ed, has been building up an extensive
private library by stealing books, was
arralgned here yesterday. The case was
continued until April %. and Hood was
released on bail. He will, 10 is under
stood, make restitution. In all about
1000 books, valued at more than $1,000,
We're taken from Hoods house. 1t is
believed that Hood has taken these
books from numerous second hand
stores in Boston, Cambridge and other
places
Evening journal., 1898-04-13

fairs committee II It made no change in
the position IT announced to the steer
ing conmittee; substantially as fol-
lows; "A preamble reciting the condi-
tions in Cuba, consisting largely Of
quotations from the presidents mes
cage. which constitutes a scathing ar
taignmcnt Of Spanish misrule and the
barbarities Of the war a vigorous ref
erence TO The blowing up OF the Maine
and "a resolution authorizing, empower
ing and directing the president 10 in
tervene az once for the purpose Of re.
gtoring peace and order and the estab-
lishmont Of a firm, stable and independ-
ent government on the island OF Cuba,
with the free consent OF the people Of
the island and empowering the presi-
dent 20 employ the army and navy
forces Of the United States for this pur-
nose"
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
THE MESSAGE IN MADRID.
What the Spaniards Think About It
Hopeful of Peace.

Hopeful of Peace.
LONDON, April 1S.-The Madrid cor
espondent Of The Times says:
In general the terms of the mes
lage prove to be very much what was
expected here. There is no sub
servience shown to the jingoes and
Sowdios its language is deliberate and
'areful; it's spirit is admittedly mod
crate and as concliatory as circum-
stances would permit, while Spains
concession in the matter of the armis-
tice finds due acknowledgment
But no definite indication is given as
to prospective negotiation or procedure
with regard to Cuba. and this omission
in itself is looked upon as unsatisfac-
tory, all the more so as it is appre-
hended that the American squadrons
viii not be withdrawn from their pres
ent strategic positions.
IN any case, the presidents message
is but one of several factors. The truce
in Cuba Is regarded as the real keynote
of the situation. El Globo, unlike Cl
impartial and El Liberal, is compara-
lively satisfied and hopeful 1t be-
lieves that President Mckinley will be
fully empowered by his parliament to
continue alone and at his own discrc-
tion the work he has begun. and 1t
takes occasion to argue that by dis
turhing the peace in Madrid the Span
ish people have nothing to gain and a
great deal to lose"
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
Postmaster. AnnoIntod.

WASHINGTON, April 13.-The follow
ing fourth class postmasters have been
appointed: Maryland-Eyler, Barbara
70. Eyler; Fearer, Amos M. Umbel. New
Jersey - Bayville, Frederick Simons.
New York-Curry Elmer G. Everett;
Fort Covington Center, Arson H. Ellis
worth; Hasbrouck, Joshua II. Vielee;
Oakland Valley, Benjamin Decker:
Reynales Basin, Cornelius J. Mack;
Voak, Alice Adamson. Pennsylvania
Thornhurst, r. c. Drum; Vanderbilt,
David J.. Laughery.
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
New trust Company Incorporated.

ALBANY. April 1S.-Governor Black
has signed Senator Guys bin incorpo-
rating the New York Realty, Bond Ex-
change and Trust company of New
York city, with a capital of 81. 900. .OOO
which may be increased to $25, 900 ,OOO
and giving it powers to transact the
business suggested in its title The di-
rectora for the first year are to be Da-
vid b. King H. w. Jessup, Frederick
Southack, Alwyn w. Ball, Jr, and N. r.
Lowry
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
Bound to Die.

WOONSOCKET, r. L, April 19-Saul
Schlachte Of New York, travelling agent
for a Worcester house, committed sui
eide al st. James hotel yesterday by
swallowing most of the contents of a
Is cent box Of rough on rats and of a
six ounce bottle of carbolic acid. He
wrote letters to relatives before COM
hitting the fatal act. He was 25 years
Evening journal., 1898-04-13

A wealthy and responsible firm guar
antees its goods that are advertised
Who stands sponsor for the substitutes
said to be Gust as good"
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
Wire For Tornedoes.

SARATOGA. April 13.-The General
Electric company of Schenectady IS
rushing a big torpedo wire order for
the United States government. II win
require over three weeks TO an the or
der and work on it takes precedence
Of al ether contracts.
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
Body Identified.

OsWEGO, N. Y. April 1S.-The body
OF the man found dead in a freight car
Sunday afternoon has been identified
as that of Albert Shaw of Sodus Cen
ter, Wayne county 1t is not known
when or at what place he entered the
oar
Evening journal., 1898-04-13

A cheap substitute for a standard
advertised article may prove to be any
thing but a bargain. Be careful to Sc
what yon ask for.
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
HOUSE CONFLUENCE.
Republicans VIII support the Committee
on Foreign AGiirs.

on hoNtAkn -ANiANrs
WASHINGTON. April 13-By a prac-
iically unanimous vote the Cuban con-
ference of Republican representatives
decided last night 20 work in harmony
with the house foreign affairs commit
tee on representations of the latters
firm position TO be Incorporated in
report TO the house. This is the most
significant step yet taken by that body
Of about three score aggressive Repub-
lioan members Whose course has been
toward radical action
They were in session for an hour yes
terday after the adjournment of the
house and after some vigorous speech
es and the submission of a report on
how the foreign affairs committee stood
decided that they would be satisfied
with the report from the foreign af-
Evening journal., 1898-04-13

A Concord coach is a poor substitute
for an express train, and obscure imi-
tations are Just as far from eQualing
reliable widely advertised goods. Don't
be fooled when you 20 To buy.
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
Fltehhurg strlI,ers nacI Down.

FITCHBURG, Mass, April 1S.-More
than 200 Of the LOO employees of the
Park Hill Gingham mills who struck
Monday to resist cutdown in wages
returned to mill c yesterday morning.
This mill gives work to about GOO hands.
Mills A and b are still shut down and
will not open until mill c is practically
fuII
Evening journal., 1898-04-13

Take your trade to the storekeeper
who sells what you want to buy, and
does not wear out your patience trying
TO make you accept something you do
not want,
Evening journal., 1898-04-13

A manufacturer With reputation to
lose must keep his goods up to a high
standard. Imitators don't care. See
that you get what you order when you
90 to buy.
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
medical school at CornoII

ITHACA, n. Y. April 13-President
Schurman OF Cornell university has
eonfilmed the report that the university
IS considering the advisability Of estab
fishing a medical department.
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
Grnsrennr Rcnomlnnted.

ATHENS, O., April 13.-Hon. c. H.
Grosvenor was renominated yester-
day for the sixth time by the Eleventh
Congressional district. The convention
indorsed the policy of President Nc
Kinley on the Cuban question.
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
Parls Preas OnInions.

PARIS. April 13.-The Journal des
Dehats says. THE presidents message
10 congress. despite its soft spoken
terms. is an affirmation OF the right Of
The United states to intervene in. Cuba.
The Republque Franchise says. That
annexation is the sole object of the
United states is disclosed by the mes
sage
Evening journal., 1898-04-13
wenther rrohnhilitles.

Fair southeriy winds.
Evening journal., 1898-04-13

Leave Philadelphia, Bread Street for
Wilmington (express), $50, 7.2O 725, ssl
g;i6, 4:oi, 4.4l, sos, 5.S5, 55s 6i7, 6.55. IA.
lilo, lll6 p. M, and 12.05 night
Accommodation, ga. $50, 9.l2. 1O.s5 a
ABB D. 10.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-22
THE OLIvETTH A MODEL.
One Hospital ship which Was Kept
In Perfect Condition.

NEW YORK. Aug. 2i--The hospital ship
Olivette, which proceeded from Hampton
Roads to Camp Wikoff upon orders from
Washington. arrived at Montauk point. -.
Y. today. Capt. John A. Brand assistant
surgeon OF the Thirty fourth Michigan,
died August i3 of reulitterYt malar.al fever
and dysentery. James A. Perry, private In
Company A. First Illinois. died August 20
Of remittent maiarial fever and dyseutery
Both were buried at SEA on the afternoon
Of August 20. A vast Improvement In the
majority Of eases OF those i'll on the OIL
vette Is reported. There is today but
small percentage of serious cases. The
trip was successful In every respect. The
hard work and incessant attention OF the
medical stan has done much good. Special
attention to severe cases brought many
through. The change 10 cooler weather
has been beneficial The Olivette was
thoroughly inspected In every nook and
corner by the sanitary officers at quaran-
tine. AT the conclusion DIR. Magruder In
charge of the quarantine station said 10
Maj. Appel. surgeon In charge OF the OH
vette:
II wish to congratulate you on the con-
Gistion OF your ship, have inspected many
ships both hospital and transports. but in
point OF cleanliness OF ship and patients.
neatness, order and generally good sani-
tary conditions. ! have never made an In
spection the result OF which is so crafty
ing and satisfactory"