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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
more RICH PRIZES
United States Vessels Round
Up Number of Spanish
! Merchantmen.
Two Of the Latest Catches Arc
=, Transatlantic Steamers
and Valuable.
THE DE1RolT's HOT CHASE
catalina Captured OFF Havana
After a Forced Run OF
Eight Miles.
Other Lucky Ones Are the Hell.
ena, Wilmington, Porter
and Winona.

KEY WEST, Fla, April 26.-Ensign
Uhristy, with crew of IL from the
cruiser Detroit and from the flagship,
brought into port during the afternoon
the captured Spanish steamer Catalina,
Captain Fano, Y,49l tons. which left
Uadiz March z and was bound from
Now Orleans for Barcelona, via Ha-
vana, for which latter port she was
making when taken. The Catalina
was captured about 4 o'clock Sunday
morning ~ miles from Havana. She
was taken by the cruiser Detroit.
When tho first shot was fired her cap
tain made desperate effort to escape
his pursuer and the chase was pro.
longed for eight miles. Finally q solid
shot brought her to. She is carrying q
cargo of 1000 bundles Of slaves.
The Catalina is steel vessel with six
bulkheads Her gross tonnage is 1921
and her net 3,05l.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
DAVIS DOESN'T WANT IT
Minnesota Senator Declines
the State Portfolio.
REFERS HIS PRESENT POSITION
Il Reasonably sure of Reflection and
Has Decided to Remain
Whore He IL.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-While there
is every reason to believe that Score.
tary Sherman contemplates q retire.
mont from the cabinet at no very dis
tant date, the indications now are that
the change will not take place imme'
diately. He declined to discuss the
question, indicating there was more
in the newspapers concerning his In
tentions than was justified BY the facts.
There 10 no doubt, however, that the
president considers the seoretary's re.
tirement among the probabilities. He
discussed tho contingency with some
Of his callers during tho day and it 10
understood that Senator Davis was
asked whether in case there should be
. vacancy in tho seoretaryship Of state
he would favorably consider an invita-
ton to Au it and that the senator 70.
piled in the negative. It 10 also under
stood that tho Minnesota senators
reason for taking this position 10 tho
fact that he prefers his position in the
senate and considering himself reason.
ably sure Of q reelection, has decided
to remain where he Is.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
PRIZE WORTH 100000.

Gunbost Helena Captures the Spanish
Steamer GiKusl Jovsr.
KEY WEST, Fla, April 26.-The
United States gunboat Helena captured
the Spanish steamer Miguel Jover.
The lovers cargo 10 composed Of cotton
and slaves. The prize is estimated to
value e4oo. 600. her cargo alone being
worth $50. 900. She belonged to the
Pinillo line, Barcelona. The Jover was
bound from New Orleans for BARGE
Iona, via Havana.
The Miguel Jover has capacity Of
$500 tons, triple expansion engines
and an electric lighting plant. She is
classified Al by Lloyds She has been
used as passenger, rather than . sea
freight vessel and has been plying be.
tween Havana, Malaga and BARGE
Iona, stopping at Santa Cruz de Ten
erifKe, Santa Cruz de ia Palma and Las
Palmas, GRAND Canary.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
CROWDS At CHlCKAMAuGA.
Fifteen thousand People visit the Camp
Ing Ground.

Fifteen thousand People Wait the Camp
Ing Ground.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April 49,
The immense park at Chiokamauga,
where are now encamped nearly 5000
Of the United States regular troops,
was . loadstone which drew Thousands
Of people from all the surrounding
country and for the day nearly depopu-
lated Chattanooga. Even before sun.
rise the stream of humanity had started
toward tho park and by afternoon fully
ID, 600 people were scattered through
tho vast grounds watching tho inoom.
ing soldiers unload and march to their
assigned camping places and noting
with interest the different phases Of q
soldier's life on the field.
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NEW YORK AND ST. LOUIS.

Ge joElty Of the Odicsrs and Crews Joia
the United states Navy.
NEW YORK, April 25.-The Amert'
can line steamship New York arrived
during the day, but she brought
neither passengers, mail or cargo. The
New York experienced heavy weather
throughout, but otherwise had an I'm.
eventful voyage. Her officers and crew
Of about 400, with the exception of 10,
signed IN agreement to join the United
States navy.
Out of the APO officers and mon com.
prising the crew of the American liner
St. Louis only seven refused to sign
articles when requested to do so whec
they were paid off.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
SPANISH FLEET QUIET.

Ne Nsws Of Their Departure From Caps
Verde Islauds.
WASHINGTON, April 36.-It was said
ct thu navy department that NO sddi.
tionsl information had been received
Of tho movements Of the Spanish deets
rende3voused ct Oadtz and st tho Capo
do Verde islsnda Every step taken BY
these fleets 10 promptly reported to tho
department BY the agents abroad. Ono
officer explained that it was vesy neces.
cary to receive with the greatest eau.
ton reports Of tho movements Of the
Spanish ships, - Spain naturally will
try In every way to mialead the United
StAteA.
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SECURED TWO MORE.

Tho WILMINGTON and Porter Each Cap
turo = Prise.
NEW YORK, April 25.-A dispatch to
The Press from Key West says: The
kunboat Wilmington has captured tho
Spanish schooner 9. Ida, with q
deckload OF charcoal intel led for Ha-
vana, where it is extremely valuable
for fuel.
The torpedo boat Porter has captured
the Spanish schooner Antonio, laden
with sugar for Havana. The Antonio
was sent to Key West with q prize
crew of four men under Naval Cadet
Ouboise.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
CRITICAL IN PORTO RICO.
Agitation Increasing and Food Prices
Rising Fast.

Agitation Incrsasjng and Food Prices
Rising East.
ST.. THOMAS, w. l., April 25.-Ac-
cording to the latest advices from
Porto Rico, the agitation there is in
creasing ana food prices are rising ia st.
The authorities have taken steps to
prevent the departure of refugees.
At Mayagues, 20 miles southwest Of
San Juan, there is talk of revolution.
Refugees from Porto Rico, who
reached here by schooner during the
evening, report that the condition of
the island is critical. Martial law has
been proclaimed and Americans there
are in danger, as they are wi thout pro-
lection.
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PEDRO At KEY WEST,

Second Capture by tho American Fleet In
Cuban at.,rs.
KEY WEST, Fla, April %. Tho
Spanish steamer Pedro was brought in
here at $3.50 q. M. under her own steam
in charge of a prize crew. The Pedro
was captured by the New York after
. chase along the Cuban coast. She
surrendered after q shot had been fred
across her bows.
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PRIZE FOX THE WlNONA.

Spanish Steamer saturnins Captured at
Ship Island, Mas.
ATLANTA, Ga, April IA special
from Biloxi, Miss, says the revenue
OUTER Winona, from Mobile, captured
the Spanish steamer Saturnina at Ship
Island, Miss, at 4 o'clock, but likely
will have to remain in quarantine with
the prize for ~ hours.
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BLANCo SENDS NOTICE,

Spanish Government IufoPmed Of the
Arrival Of the American Fleet.
MADRID. April VA cable dispatch
has been received from Captain General
Blanco saying tho United States squad.
ron approached on Friday night within
five miles OF the port and then disap.
peared in . northerly direction.
Attention 10 called to the fact that
tho cable south Of Cuba, which the
United States forces arc credited with
Intending to cut, belongs to . British
company.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
STATES QUOTA OF TROOPS.

Many Details to He Arranged Before
Govsrnors Get tho Formal Gail.
WASHINGTON. April rs. - General
Corbin and Secretary Alger conferred
respecting tho arrangements for calling
on the governors of the states and terri.
tories for the quota Of troops they are
to furnish under the presidents procla'
nation asking for $4,000 mon. The
number of men in each branch Of the
service, namely, infantry, cavalry and
artillery, remains to be settled, besides
many other matters of detail.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
The TOPEKA Is SAFE.

Not the United States Cruiser That COL
lided With the Albatross.
LONDON, April 25.-The United
States cruiser Topeka is safe. 1t was
not the cruiser which collided with the
Albatross Tuesday evening after leav-
ing Falmouth. The steamer Jesaminds
(British) has arrived at Cardiff in a
damaged condition. She reports hav.
ing been in collision with the Albatross.
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brought Ninety. ave Rsfueess.

brought Nin0ty.dvo Refugees.
NEW YORK, April 25.-The steamer
City Of Washington from Havana ar
rived during the day. bringing rs Gu.
han passengers, two-thirds Of them
women and children. She was the last
vessel to leave Havana before the
United States feet established the
blockade, having departed last Wednes.
day.
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Vatican Ii Naptrnl.

LONDON. April 25.-The Rome corre.
spondent of The DAILY Mail says: Car
dinal Ramnolla, the papal secretary Of
state, declares that the Vatican will
observe the strictest neutrality. The
pope desires prayers only for . speedy
conclusion of peace.
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For Protection of PHILADELPHIA.

For Protection of Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, April 25.-Submarine
mines have been placed in connection
with the defenses of the Delaware
river 40 miles below this city. The
secretary of war has issued instructions
that no vessels be allowed to pass
through the channel on either side Of
Fort Delaware between the hours of
sunset and sunrise.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
CALL IT AN ACT OF PIRACY
Capture q the Busas Ventura Dissussod
at Madrid.

Capture q the 8uono Ventura Oisoueooa
at NodriA.
MADRID. April 26.-Thsre were slight
denominations early in tho sno51ing
and again in the evening, but they
were dispersed BY govsrnmsat guards.
Tho ono subject Of osuvsrsaaon
throughout the day has been the CAP
ture Of tho Busns Ventura prior to
formal declaration Of hostiAess or tho
lapse Of the limit in tho American ulti.
matum. The papers describe it % IN
aot Of piracy. Many rumors srs afloat
- to captures on both sides. Tho pa
pers warn the populaos not to b elated
or depressed by such statements, in.
sisting that many Of them originate ON
foreign bourses for milling purposea
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All Treaties Are Annulled and
Rules for Future Prooe-
duro Outlined.
SANCTION GIVEN TO PIRACY
Declares Her Right to Re-
course to ?rivateering
When Expedient.
For the Present, However, Only
Auxiliary Cruisers Will
Be Fitted Out.

MADRID. April 25.-The following
decree was gazetted during the day:
"Diplomatic relations are broken of
between Spain and the United States.
and the state Of war being begun b.
tween the two countries numerous
questions of international law arise,
which must be precisely defined be.
cause tho injustice and provooation
come from our adversaries. and it 10
they who. BY their detestable conduct.
have caused this grave conflict"
The royal decree then says Spain
maintains her right to have
Rsooarse - PrivatseFiag;
and announces that for tho present
only auxiliary cruisers will be fitted
out. All treaties with tho United
States are annullsd; 80 days are given
20 United States ships to leave Spanish
ports, and tho rules Spain will observe
during tho war arc outlined in five
clauses, covering neutral flags and
goods, oontrsbsnd Of war, what will
b considered = blockade, the right Of
search and what constitutes oontrsband
Of war, ending with saying foreign
privateers will be regarded - pirat~a
WITH SINGULAR UNANiMlTY.
German Press Of Every STRIPE Condemn.
Ing the Unitsd States.
BERLIN, April 26.-With singular
unanimity, the German press Of every
stripe is condemning the United States.
All the papers praise the attitude Of
Spain in contrast with the ''undignifed
course of America."
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District Guard in Camp,

WASHINGTON, April 35.-The entire
National Guard OF tho District Of Go.
lumb ia, $40 strong, have been ordered
into camp at the Soldiers Home.
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Armv Corps for Brooke,

WASHINGTON, April 25.-An order
has been issued creating an army corps
under General Brooke to consist Of
three divisions
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NO NEWS OF THE PARIS.

Tho American Liner 10 Probably Safe
At Sea.
LONDON, April 25.-A point Of vital
interest for all Londoners 10 whether
the Paris has escaped the Spanish war.
chips. So far there has been abso-
lutely no news as to the liner at South.
ampton,
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win Concentrate Troops,

VIII ConoontFoto Troops.
WASHINGTON, April rs. -Seoretary
Aleer has decided to concentrate
tue volunteers at Washington, Rich.
mond, Atlanta and possibly ono other
nOiut
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But For Prudential Reasons Her Whore
sbouts VIII Net He Published.

But Fer Prudential Reasons Her Where.
abouts VIII Net Bo PublAhod.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-The navy
department IL fully aware Of the
whereabouts Of the battleship Oregon
and tho gunboat Marietta. but for pru'
dental reasons tho officials positively
decline to Gay whore the vessels are,
whether or not they have been ordered
to return to San Francisco. or in fact
to make any statement respecting them
farther than they have NO apprehen'
Gon for their safety. It 10 known that
the department has taken stops to have
the commander Of tho Oregon met by
friends and warned Of the outbreak OF
hostilities. and of the Spanish torpedo
gunboat Temer ario, at Buenos Ayres,
In the path Of the warship on her way
to tho North Atlantic station.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
BLOCKADE SUCCESSFUL.
Vessels Extend for Twenty Miles Alon
the Cuban Coast.

Vessels Extend for Twenty Miles Along
the Cuban Coast.
KEY WEST April 25.-The Asso-
ciated Press dispatch boat Dauntless
has arrived in this harbor, having in
tow the first sailing vessel prize of the
campaign, the schooner Mathilde Of
Havana, 80 tons. loaded with rum.
When the Dauntless left the main feet
under Rear Admiral Sampson what
seemed . thorough blockade Of Havana
had bssn successfully effected. The
feet range from 8 to 10 miles from
shore, along which they are extended
to fully 20 miles in the following order,
running from west to east: May flower.
Iowa, Newport, Detroit, Harblehead,
Indiana, New York and Wilmington.
with the torpedo boat Porter
Ates,di.g the Biasship.
MORO castle and tho city Of Havana
are in good view Of tho flagship with
glasses but tho coast a. 10 always the
case 10 covered with haze. No news
of what 10 occurring in the blookaded
city has been obtained and the news.
papermsn are equally in doubt a. to
the intentions Of Rear Admiral Samp.
son and the United States govern.
ment.
Soon after 9 O'Clock Saturday morn.
ing tho Amphitrite. Puritan, Cinoin'
natl, Castine and Machias and three
torpedo boats, after much interchange
Of signals, parted company with the
flagship, sailing in northwesterly di.
rection. presumably to blockade Ma
tanzas, Cardenas and Sagua La Grande.
Approved the General Budget.
MADRID, April rs. The cabinet coun-
oil has approved the general budget.
Despite statements published in Now
York to the contrary, it il declared
here that tho Spanish navy 10 fully
supplied with coal. The government
has received no official information Of
the capture Of any American vessels.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26

States t. Furnish Troops According ts
Population.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-The presi-
dents proclamation calling for 125. 900
troops, after citing the reasons for such
action and the authority granted by
congress says:
"Now, therefore. I, William Mckinley,
president OF the United States, by vir.
tue of power vested in me by tho con.
stitution and laws, and deeming suffi-
oient occasion to exist, have thought
dt to call tor, and do hereby call for.
volunteers to tho aggregate number Of
125, 600, In order to carry into effect
the purpose of the said resolution, the
same to be apportioned, a. far ~ prac'
ticable. among the several states and
territories and the District Of C0lum.
bia, according to population, and to
serve for two years, unless sooner dis.
charged. Tho details for this object
will be Immediately communicated to
the proper authorities through the
war department..
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OrRanixiug tho Alumni.

NAsHoTAH, Wis, April 25.-Presi.
dent Sidney Smith Of St. Johns mill
tary academy has issued call to the
alumni of the institution to report for
duty in q company he 10 organizing at
tho academy. He expects to turn the
company over to the government on
May 2.
call lH All ACT az naa az
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Intense Excitement at Barcelona.
BARCELONA, April Is. The most in.
tense excitement prevails here. Thou
sands of people are parading the streets
and demonstrating in front Of the
French and Mexican consulates.
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WITHOUT EFFECT !
Batteries at Havana Wasting
Ammunition on the Amer !
lean Squadron. 4
Opened Fire at Different In
tervals but No Damage !
Was Caused. !
fleet DID NOT RESPOND
Was Out Of Range Of the Forts
and Did Not Fear the En-
emy's Guns.
Cruisers Minneapolis and COL
umbla OF on a Mysteri-
Gus Mission.
fleet DID NOT RESPOND

OK BOARD FLAGSHIP NEw YORK, OFF
HAVANA, April 25.-Morro batteries
again opened fire on tho feet during
the morning but without effect. There
have been no casualties among our
forces up to this hour and not single
shot has been fred against tie bat
teries.
MORO castle first opened fire on tho
fighting squadron Of the United States
1t II O'Clock Saturday night. About
10 shots were sent in the direction Of
our ships, but not one Of them took
effect, and no shots were fired in 70.
turn. The Spaniards, apparently, had
seen the lights Of the New York while
tho latter was signaling to ship Of the
squadron.
About Q O'Clock the New York pro.
ceeded several miles closer in shore.
Not breath Of wind stirred the sea
and tho heat was terrible. Moro oaS.
tie and the city Of Havana can be seen
plainly through glasses.
Anxious 70 Open Fire.
Opinion as to the length Of time the
blockade will continue places it vari.
ously at from ono to six weeks Ad.
miral Sampson has 80 far evinoed no
disposition to take the offensive against
the Spanish batteries. It is certain
that the insurgents are by no means
inactive at this critical period. Naval
engagements between the formidable
fleets would be much to the liking Of
the officers Of the feet. As body
they are anxious to put to the test
Thousands Of theories to which they
have been devoting their time since
entering the naval academy. apart
from the fact that their fighting blood
IL up. A pacific blockade 10 poor work
from . professional point Of view, dc.
spite the excitement Of occasional
chases.
The torpedo boat Cushing, which ar.
rived from Key West during tho morn.
ing, returned in tho afternoon.
KNOW ABOUT THE OREGON.
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Torpedo Boat Destroyer Sails.
QUEENsTowN, April 25.-The 30.knot
Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Audaz
passed Roches Point at S:45 a. M, going
seward, after three weeks in the
Queenstown drydock.
THE FOR VOLUNTEERS.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-26
ENGLAND CONTROLS THE NILE
Whatever Arrangement Hay Be
 Made With inc French.


 LondCR. Oct 25-All interest today is centeTed cn Marquis Saisbury's ad- diticn to the Fashoda correspondence. contained in the publication of the British blue bcok on that subject. Con- servative newspapers express them selves as highly pleased with this re- joiIder to the French yellow book on the same subject. They declare that i. dispels the idaa spread by the dis patch Of the French ambassador here, Barren de Courcel, that the premi5r was willing to negotiate on the whOis qu=sticn. But the liberal and radical organs still consider that the Marquis of Salisbury's attitude admits Of the negotiations promising a friendly ar rangement.
 The entire press, h-wever, scouts the id=a of FashCda coming within the scope Of discussion. The S.. James Gazette says this afternoon: We arg prepared to negotiate the quastion of tie western frontisr Of the Bahr Fl Ghazal district. But we must coltrrl the Nils, both banks and its water sheds from it's source to the sea-
 The Globe thinks the Marquis of Salisbury has made it clear that Major Marehand must quit FashCda.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-26

The Brodie party left at 1:15 this ever the Southern Pacific fer Nogales A barbecue will be a fea ture Of the rally there tonight.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-26
PAYS U. S. EXPRESS COMPANY.
Senator Piatt Gets Check fer Deliver
 ing Gcernment Popular Loan.

Washington, Oct. 25.-The United States Express company has received a check fer s4OO0O fer delivering the bonds under the late popular joan law. The money was rightly due the express company, but the money was paid in direct vicla-icl Of the law providing for the issue Of thsse bends.
 Whcn Senatcr Platt began to inquire as towhen the bill of the United States Express company would be paid it was found that the appr,T-iation fo- issu- ing the bends had been exhausted. In this dilemma Solicitor O'CCnnell was appealed to and he dscidcd that con gress did not mean what i1 said, and that Secretary Gage knew what con- gress meant and had done it.
 Alter this decision the express com pany get the m-1sy. The work on the bond issue is ccmplote, but where con- gress fixed the limit Of eXp3nse to S200,- coo it has reached S250,00O.