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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
CALI FOR VOLUNTEERS,
THE PRESIDENT ASKS THE NATION ron
I25,00oi :, MEN.
r,vo yaors Ia the Term If Not Discharge"
Sooner -. Now is an Opportunity for Cl'
v,,ians to BECOME Soldiers and "soldte'
Bows" Real Soldiers.

The President at 1890 Saturday
issued the following proclamation:
BY the president Of the United States
of America, proclamation:
Whereas, By joint resolution OF con:
gress, approved on the Goth day OF
April, 1898, entitled "Joint Resolution
for the Recognition of the lndepend-
ence of the People Of Cuba, F" demand
ing that the government Of Spain relin-
ouish its authority and government in
the Island of Cuba, and to withdraw
it's land and naval forces from Cuba
and Cuban waters, and directing the
president of the United States to use
the land and naval forces Of the United
States to carry these resolutions into
effect; and,
Whereas, By act Of congress entitled,
>" An act to provide for temporarily
increasing the military establishment
of the United States in time Of war and
for other purposes" approved April ~,
1898, the president is authorized IN
order to raise volunteer army to issue
his proclamation calling for volunteers
to serve in the army Of the United
! States; now, therefore, I, William
Mckinley, president of the United
States, by virtue of the power vested
in me by the constitution and laws, and
deeming sufficient occasion to exist,
have thought fit to call forth, and
hereby do call forth, volunteers to the
aggregate number Of one hundred and
twenty-five thousand, in order to carry
into effect the purpose Of the said reso'
luton, the same to be apportioned as
far as practicable among the several
States and Territories and the District
Of Columbia, according to population
and to serve for two years unless soon
, or discharged. The details for thi
, object will be Immediately communl
Gated to the proper authorities through
the war department.
In witness whereof, I have hereunt
3 set nv hand, and caused the seal OF tn
United States to be affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington TN
0 23d day Of April, A. D. 1898, and c
I the independence of the United state
q the one hundred and twenty-second.
t By the President
r WILLIAM M'K1N1EY.
/ JOIN SHnRMAr, Secretary of State
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
AsToR's PATRIOTIC OFFERS.

America Needs More NlllIonaires Of This
John Jacob Astor, the New York
multi-millionaire, who placed his
Western railroad at the disposal of the
government for free transportation Of
troops and munitions Of war in the
States of Illinois and Ohio, has also
volunteered to furnish and equip
battery of artillery. He kept the mat
ter quiet and, although the offer was
made several days ago, but few of his
friends knew about it. Mr.. Astor is
anxious to show his patriotism by rem
dering substantial aid to the govern
ment. Last week he formulated his
plan, talked it over with Henry D.
Ely, and suggested to the latter that
he make the offer to Gen. Roe. Mr..
Ely did so, stating that Mr.. Astor was
willing to furnish the men with uni
forms, cannon and equipment. bearing
the entire expense himself. Gen. Roe
thought the plan was excellent, but
said he had no power to accept the
offer. Mr.. Ely submitted the propo-
sition to Secretary Alger, but has not
received reply. Mr.. Aston will wait
until he learns what Gen. Ayers an
swer is.
Mr.. Aston has done other patriotic
things, not the least important OF
which was the offer of his palatial
steam yacht, the Nourmahal, to the
government, to be used as an au1ll'
larry cruiser. This matter has not YET
been acted upon.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Tho First Capture.

The first Spanish prize is the steamer
Buena Ventura from Pascagoula,
Miss, from Rotterdam, with lumber.
'rhe Nashville fred blank shot,
which the spaniard ignored. This
was followed by shot from a SIX
FOUNDER. The Buena Ventura then
: surrendered with her crew OF twenty
men. The Nashville towed her prize
into Key West harbor at II o'clock
Friday morning and put prize crew '.
on board. Both ships are lying we'll
mt in the stres1n. The news Of the
capture Of the Spanish ship set .ai tn
people Of Key West frantic with en-
tthusiasm. All work has been suspended
and the decks arc crowed with people
The steamer is valued at S5O0.OOO.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Looking After Spaln's Interest.

The French ambassador, NJ. Cam
bon, and the Austrian minister have
called at the state department and
given official notice that they assumed
charge Of Spanish interests in this
country, pending the severance Of dip
lomatic relations between the United
States and Spain.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
With tho United States.

TIE Brazilian Jacobinos favor the
Unised States in the war between
America and Spain. The Pals, the
Jacobino organ, says: 1--WE are with
the United States, which is giving the
Europe 9 daring example Of making
sacri6oes for { people, liberty z
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Hanna Offers His Yacht to the Navy.

The Yacht Comanche has been tend
cred the Government by Senator NJ.
A. Hanna. She is the largest yacht
on the great lakes, and one Of the
finest in the world. She has fuel
capacity for long trip, and is one OF
the tleetest crafts of her kind afloat.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-30
Dccked In War Paint.

Indian Territory is in state OF wild
apprehension because of the sun
dance among the several uncivilized
tribes. The Chootaw, Arapahoe,
Chippewa, Miami, Onondsgo and sew
eral other nations are decked with war
paint 8 ..ssis
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
FROM HER VIEW.
A Lady Passenger Chats Very An@
terestedIy About Street.
Car Etiquette.

A man standing on the back platform OF
an east bound Euclid car was much amused
by conversation he couldn't help over
hearing between two well-dressed women.
tt wasssix o'clock and, of course, the car was
crowded There were several ladies' on the
platform and the two who talked were close
to the involuntary listener.
Dreadful, isn't it, out here! sald one
eyes" said the other, but, what can you
do? I'm dreadfully ashamed to go home at
this time of the afternoon. we nave no
business on these cars. l declare It's TOO
bad. just see all those men standing up
in the car and all the women sitting down.
They should be ashamed of themselves-the
women. mean I'm glad that some or the
men don't get up They serve the women
lust right. Men are so foolish about such
thingsII mean giving up their seats. Vt
course nine gentlemen out OF every ten VIII
offer their seats, but l never want 10 accept
one. We have no right to expect spch
fayors, And yet what can you do! 1t makes
a woman look so foolish, hemming and haw-
ing and trying to refuse seat. tried II
once or twice, and then sat down after all.
The trouble is the men don't believe we are
in earnest when we refuse a seat-and
puess most of the time they are right. There,
look in the car now and see the poor, pale
faced man giving the stout woman his seat
It's too bad. That man has been bending
over desk all day, and suppose the woman
has been out to some afternoon euchre party.
These things are unjustly arranged. Per
haps times viii even them up; oh; this Is
your street? Good night. cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
A NECESSARY PROBATION.
The Navy Department to Give Out No
News of the Movement of
War Vessels.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-The most
pronounced development in the navy
department yesterday was the issu-
ance of an order prohibiting the giving
out of movements of vessels. Since the
beginning of the present crisis the de-
partment has been gradually closing in
the lines of information, and yester-
day the official order went out
that the custom of posting ship move
ments should cease. It was explained
that in view of existing conditions this
was deemed necessary, and hereafter
no movements whatever will be made
public.
One more auxiliary cruiser was pur-
chased yesterday, the steamer Vene.
zuela ofsthe Red d line She will imme-
dlately be sent to ship yard for re-
fitting.
Secretary Long stated at the close OF
Office hours that the steamships Paris
and New York had not yet passed into
the possession of the department. 1t
is understood, however, that as soon as
terms can be settled these vessels
will be placed on the naval list along
with the st. Louis and st. Paul OF the
same line.
1t was also stated that negotiations
are under way for the purchase of the
submarine torpedo boat Plunger now
at Baltimore.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
PRESIDENT M'K1NLEY's PLAN.
Notification to Spain and Action AgaAnss
Havana to be Practically
Simultaneous.

WASHINGTON. April 15.-Simultane-
ously with notification to Spain to quit
Cuba big naval and military demon
stration will be ordered by the presi-
dent. The naval demonstration Will
be the most imposing and with the
deepest motives in view. 1t is not
probable that the president will order
the bombardment of Havana before
Spain delivers her answer. The Key
West feet, probably reinforced by
that of Commodore Schley, will be or
dered to appear within fighting dis
tance of Havana. There the fleet will
await the final order to begin real
work.
It would not be surprising should
the feet make its appearance before
Havana by Monday next. Many per-
sons here believe to-day that the Amer
lean flag will be floating over Havana
within week.
Administration circles believe that
Spain will not strike the first blow.
She will follow our steps and act en-
tirely on the defensive, doing every
thing possible to gain the sympathy of
Europe, the idea being to ultimately
gain the aid of some of the European
countries.
While the naval demonstration is be-
ing made around Havana troops will
be pouring to the southern seaboartts
for the purpose of being put into Cuba
as soon as the navy has cleared the
way, and to also act in defending the
Notifications of southern cities.
1t is probable that the militia of the
various states will be called into serv-
ice the day the navy is ordered to move.
Of course, any programme at this
time is based upon the present outlook.
1t is purely contingent, but the future
appears to be SO clearly visible that
high officials speculate freely along
the lines indicated
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
SUDDEN RECALL OF TROOPS.
a Fresh Outbreak in the Philippine ISL
ands-RebeIs Rearmed-Spanish
Prie~ts Massacred.

MADRID, April ia letter just re-
ceived from the Philippine islands says
that all the troops which were en-
barking for Spain at the time the COM
munication was mailed were marched
hurriedly to various towns in the inte-
rior, where the rebellion against Span
ish rule had been renewed.
1t is added that over 10000 we'll
armed men are now in the field. There
have been several engagements and a
number of Spanish priests have been
nassacred. Nobody appears to know
how the Philippine insurgents, who
had been disarmed, according to gen
eraI report, were rearmed, but the be-
lief prevails that Japan had a hand in
the matter. The captain-general of
the Philippine islands, it is further al
legged, has been concealing the facts in
the case from the government.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21

At 80 marriage is the wine of life; at 40
it's the morning after.
A man is quiet when he is dead; woman
is dead when she's quiet.
Every woman is a mirror of her bosom
friend to her husband and mirror of her
husband to her bosom friend.
The first sign that woman is beginning to
feel her age is when she hunts up all the baby
pictures of her children.
Half woman's pleasure in buying pref
ty pair of stockings cheap is spoiled because
she can never be perfectly sure they won't
crock.
When you see a girls eyes look as if she
had been crying she has generally met with
some great grief, or else she has just had her
bath and couldn't find her silk starching
bag.-N. Y. Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
NO WAR ON OLD GEN. GOMEZ.
Congress Couldn't be Induced to Take
Hostile Action Against Cuba's
Grand Old Man.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-After the
presidents message was referred to
the foreign relations committee Mr..
Stewart took the floor and declared
that intervention without recognition
of the insurgents would look like con-
quest. At lis p. m, the senate, on
motion of Mr.. Allison, adjourned,
and then the senate committee on
foreign relations was called in special
session to consider the message. A
prominent republican member of the
senate committee on foreign relations
who has been credited with supporting
the presidents policy, said that con-
gress could not be induced to make
war on Gomez.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
THE WAR DEPARTMENT READY.
Preparations Complete for Amy Movement
of Troops and for Calling Out
the Militia.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-Gen. Miles
said yesterday that up to this time no
further movements of troops other
than those announced some time ago
had been ordered, nor had any call for
volunteers been issued.
The war department officials have
completed preparations for any move
ment of troops towards a common CEN
ter and for calling out the militia
whenever such a step is regarded as
necessary. If the Intervention resolu-
ton should be enacted by both houses
Immediately the order to move the
troops probably would be promptly is
sued.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
A Hint that Uncle Sam Should Not be Slow
to Avail Himself.

KINGSTON, April Is. The colonial
authorities here say that until specifi"
instructions to the contrary are re
ceived from the home government, coal
will not be regarded as contraband of
war. There are now $500 tons OF
Welsh and American steaming coal in
Jamaica ports, and it will be sold to
any purchaser, Spanish or American.
1t Is semi-officially stated that the
increase in the force of the British fleet
and the reinforcing of the garrison
here are measures taken to prepare for
the enforcement of neutrality.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
Gen. weyler Arrives in Madrid.

MADRID, April 15.-Gen. Weyler, ar
rived in Madrid yesterday, apparently
being called here by the government.
He was met at the railroad station by
Gen. Prat in full uniform and many
friends, military and civil. The gov
error of Madrid prohibited any demon
strations, and adopted precautionary
measures.
There was detachment of police at
the station; there were policemen in
the streets through which the general
passed, and police officers were sta.
toned even within the entran9e 10 the
generals residence.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
More Vessels Purchased and to be Pur-
chased.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-The navy de-
partment yesterday purchased the Red
D steamer Venezuela. The terms were
not made public. Negotiations for the
Paris and New York, the American
Steamship Co.'S big transatlantic
liners, it is stated, are still in progress,
the question now being one OF terms.
Signed the Decree Convoking Parliament.
MADRID, April 15.-The queen re-
gent signed the decree convoking the
Spanish parliament at six o'clock last
evening.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for the feet
feet and instantly takes the sting out of
corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Allen Foot Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, ach.
ing feet. TN It today Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores, Csc. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
The Last to Leave,

KEY WEST, Fla, April 12.-Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee was the last to leave Havana.
The fleet on which the last of the
Americans sailed Saturday left the
harbor with all colors flying, the Fern,
carrying Gen. Lee, bringing up the
rear with the doughty Virginian
standing at the stern.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
Minister woodford May Have Left Madrid.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-Secretary
Sherman said this afternoon that he
thought it quite likely that Minister
Woodford would leave Madrid before
the receipt there of the presidents mes
sage. He had received no word from
the minister and his leaving was mat
ter in his own discretion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21

WASHINGTON, April IA report is
current that the president and his sec
retacy will soon part company, the
president being of the opinion that too
many matters get into the newspapers
that should be closely locked in j. Addi-
son Porter's secret knowledge box
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
Signed the Decree Convoking Parliar
Switzerland Doesn't Want to Mi, In.

BERSE, Switzerland, April 15.-The
suggestion made by the national coun-
Gil that the bundesrath consider
whether it could not offer to mediate
between the United States and Spain
was brought before the bundesrath,
and was unanimously rejected.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
Gen. James r. Chalmers Dead.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 49, Gen.
James R. Chalmers, the last of For
rests major-generals, died at the home
of his daughter, in this city, Saturday,
aged 6s years. Gen. Chalmers was one
of the remarkable men of the south.
He entered the confederate army as
captain.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
An AIleged Shortare,

OMAHA, Neb., April LIT is said
there is a deficit of between $4,000
and 100000 in the cash of the Pacific
Express Co., and that the chief clerk
of the auditing department, Andrew
F. Hunt, is practically under arrest,
charged with embezzlement of $780,
OOO
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21

TENERIFFE, Canary Islands, April
12.-The Spanish armored cruisers
Cristobal Colon and Marie Teresa have
passed this island going south.
A battalion of Spanish infantry and
two batteries of mountain artillery
have arrived here.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
KInndicftia.

Bilks-HelIo! where are you going with
that door mat?
Gilks-Taking it to the assay office. A
friend of mine, Just returned from the klon-
dixie, called on me and wiped his feet on it.
Richmond Dispatch.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
GIadstone,s End Nearing.

LONDON, April 12.--The eminent ply.
sicians in attendance upon Hon. William
E. Gladstone, England,s ''Grand Old
Man" look for the end within seven or
eight weeks, in which time the cancer
Gus growth will have eaten into his
brain"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
ISSUE IS WITH CONGRESS.
President Mckinley Sends His
Promised Cuban Message
Into Congress.
ASKS FOR POWER TO END HOSTILITIES.

sin the Name of Humanity, in the Name
of Civilization, in Behalf of Endan-
gered American interests Which Give
Us the Right and the Duty to Speak
and to Act, the War In Cuba Must
Stop"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21

WASHINGTON, April 15.-The quarter
naster-general of the army has been in
Btructed to purchase 1000 mules for
transportation purposes. The purchase
probably will be made at St Louis Oh
Kansas City.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21

Naval MiIitiamen Ordered to the Nahant.
ALBANY, n. Y, April 12.-One hum
bred and two naval militiamen have
been ordered to man the Nahant at
Philadelphia tomorrow
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
Spanish Senatorial Elections.

MADRID, April 12-The result of the
senatorial elections is that 40 minis
terialists have been elected out of $50
senators voted for,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
A Splendid Substitute.

Amv-What an awkward name, a tete-a-
tete. What is a good English substitute for
it?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
British Flag Over the American Consulate

ISLAND OF ST. THOMAS, West Indies,
April 12.-The British flag was raised
over the United States consulate at
San Juan, Porto Rico, after Mr.. Han
ma left, for the protection of the prop
erty, etc, and SO as to officially an
nounce that Great Britain was caring
for the interests of Americans
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21

When a man becomes thoroughly content
ed he has outlived his usefulness.-Chicago
News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21
Spring is the Time
When Impurities in the Blood
Should Be Expelled
Americas Greatest Medicine Is the
Best Spring Medicine.

In winter months the perspiration, so
profuse in summer, almost ceases. This
throws back into the system the impurities
that should have been expelled through
the pores of the skin. This and other
causes makes the blood impure in spring.
Boils, pimples, humors and eruptions then
appear or some more serious disease may
take its start. Hoods SarsapariIla is the
remedy for impure blood in all It's forms,
as proved by its marvellous cures of blood
diseases. 1t is therefore the medicine for
you to take in the spring. 1t expells all
humors, and puts the whole system in good
condition for warmer weather.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21

These are the words of the reSolute and
patriotic jackson. They are evidence that the
United States, in addition to the test imposed
by public law as the condition 81 the recogni-