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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-28
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
SPAIN AND CUBA.

War between the United States and
April %, when the north Atlantic
squadron began the blockade of Ha-
vana and the whole north coast of
Cuba The same day the cruiser Nash
vile Of that squadron captured the
Spanish merchant vessel, Buena Ven
tura, laden with lumber, and bound
from Mobile for Havana. Since then
several similar captures have been
made, all being toWed TO Key West.
The Spanish took one American
Sreighter off the English coast. This
vessel had sailed from San Francisco
January 3 and knew nothing of the
war breaking out. Sunday the heavy
guns at Fort Moro, Havana, opened
on the blockading feet, but the Yam
KEGS kept out of reach, not even reply
ing. The American plan contemplates
starving Havana into submission, and
not bombarding unless necessary. The
blockading fleet embraces II war
ships under command of Real Admiral
Sampson. The president issued a
proclamation declaring Cuban ports
in a state of blockade by United States
fleets, and it was sent to the powers.
Spain has refused to give notlhcatlon
of her adherence to the treaty OF
Paris, regarding priyateering, but the
powers are likely to clip her wings II
she authorizes that kind Of piracy.
Spain refused TO wait for PRESIDENT
McKinley's ultimatum, but handed
a request that he leave the country,
which he did. The president issued a
call for LIS, 900 volunteers Monday and
under it Wisconsin's quota will be
1874, Iowa's SIP and Illinois 6,6O8.
Troops will be concentrated at Wash
ington, Richmond, Atlanta and Chick
amauga. The regulars will doubtless
be sent as an army OF invasion to
Cuba and the national guardsmen to
man the seacOast defenses. Gen. Fitz
Hugh Lee will probably command the
army of invasion, which, however,
will not move for some weeks yet.
The war revenue measure framed pro-
Yides for an increased tax of from 81
10 81 per barrel ON beer and :. heavy
increase on all forms of tobacco, snuff !;
also a stamp tax on proprietary medi-
cines, chewing gum, perfumery CO.'S
metics, wines, mineral waters, ginger
ale, bonds, checks, kilograms, notes,
express money orders, letters of credit,
etc, etc. 1t will produce about $780,
100000 annually.
April 25.-Both houses passed
unanimously and instantaneously a
declaration of war with Spain. John
Sherman resigned as secretary of
state. Assistant Secretary Day. sue
,ceeds him. The Spanish fiotilla is
still at the Cape Verde islands.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-28

Washington, April 25.-After de-
bate of an hour and a half in secret
session the senate passed the bill de-
claring a state Of war exists between
the United States and Spain. The
bill is in the same language as that
passed by the house. The debate was
based on an amendment offered by
Turpie, providing for recognition of
the belligerent rights of the Cubans
Mr.. 1urpie contended that as long as
the insurgents rights of the Cubans
were unrecognized they could only be
regarded subjects of Spain, and
hence urged that our position in de-
claring for recognition of the freedom
and independence of the Cuban peo-
pie was entirely inconsistent with our
refusal to recognize their belligerent
rights. The amendment was defeat
ed, "a to 80. There was no division
on the passage of the bill.
Consideration of the naval appro-
priation bill was then resumed. Mr..
Hale offered an amendment authoriz-
ing the secretary of the navy to enlist
as many Seamen, landsmen and boys
as he may deem necessary to man the
ships of the navy as a temporary
force, and appropriating SS,830,000 for
the purpose. Mr.. Hale agreed to an
amendment offered by Cockrell that
the time limit be during the existing
war. The amendment was agreed to
and the amount appropriated made
Immediately available. The bill as
amended was then passed. The bill
for the better organization of the ar
my of the United States, providing
for battalion formation, was
called up by Mr.. Hawley. The
amendments offered by the committee
were agreed to without division. The
bill was then passed.
Washington, April 26.-The house
passed the bill declaring the existence
Of a state of war between the United
States and Spain in a manner which
cannot fail to impress the world. 1t
required but one minute and Al sec
onds to accomplish this, without a
dissenting vote. A great cheer went
up from the floor and galleries when
the speaker announced it's passage
After the presidents message was
read, the committee on foreign affairs
framed a resolution and acting Chair
man Adams wrote the report, and it
was passed and on its way to the
senate in an hour and six minutes.
The house declined to agree to the
senate amendments to the army reor-
ganization bill and it was sent to
conference
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-28
A GOOD COMBINATION.

Many a periodical nowadays is
bought solely because Of the pictures
in it. There is a lesson in this-a
picture can be made to tell much at
a glance. 1t attracts and holds at
tention. A good illustration and a
well written advertisement make a
strong combination.-Clar F.
Chatfeld.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-28
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

The funeral of Cardinal Taschereau
took place in Quebec.
Austria has excluded American fresh
fruit in certain cases.
Surgeons tabernacle in London
was destroyed by fire
Chile and Bolivia settled their dis
pute peacefully.
A military conspiracy against the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-28

IA fort was captured by the Cubans
Regular troops are still hurrying
southwark.
Gen. Brooke arrived at ChickamauSa
and assumed command.
The battleship Alabama will be
Launched the 18th proX.
In Madrid it is realized that Cuba
is lost to Spain forever.
The Spaniards profess to be as
anxious to fight as We are.
Rear Admiral Sicard will be Sec
rotary Longs official adviser.
Don Carlos, the pretender, estab-
lished headquarters in Belgium.
Englishmen and Irishmen continue
to offer their services to America.
Accol ling to London reports, Spain
as trying to arrange a loan of about
S19,000,0O0.
Minister Woodford was given his
passports before he could present the
ultimatum.
The naval plan of action is tc
blockade Cuban ports and not bonn
bard Havana.
Assistant Secretary Of State Roose-
welt contemplates resigning and en-
,tering the army.
A third squadron has been formed
TO protect the seaports of the At
lantic coast.
Large achievements of troops
from Spain are being sent TO the Ca
nary islands.
All ablebodied Spaniards, it is re-
ported, have been ordered to return to
their native country.
The committee appointed by the
Cuban 'autonomists left Havana to
confer with the insurgents.
1t is proposed to unite the volun-
teers of the two Nirginias under
command of Fitzhugh Lee.
Patriotic outbursts occur in many
cities when it became known that the
ultimatum had been sent to Spain.
A terrible state Of affairs exists at
Porto Rico, both American and
British interests being jeopardized.
Crews of the Spanish squadron at
Cadiz vowed before the shrine of the
v A SIN NOV I W ICIulh uuIGoS N1ClOTl-
GUS
Senator Teller says the silver men
will oppose a war bond issue until
all other sources of revenue are ex-
hausted.
The Spanish minister chartered an
American steamer to convey the Span
ish residents of Tampa-40S in num-
ber-to Havana.
The Spanish inquiry commissioner
report is framed to make it appear
that the Maine was afire and exploded
her magazines herself.
Col. w. f. Cody (Buffalo Bid off
cred his services to Gen. Miles in
case of war, and pledged himself TO
lead 800 men to Cuba.
Gen. Lew Wallace, the famous SOL
died, diplomat and novelist. who was
IL years old April 10, has formally
Withdrawn from the race for the
United States senate, from Indiana.
and announced that he will enter the
army and fight for Cuban independ-
ence.
The Government allowed the Brit
Ish steamship Hampstead to load
with 5000 tons of coal at Norfolk for
st. Vincent, Cape Verde islands
Then a naval board examined the
vessel, and her cargo will probably be
turned over to Uncle Sam.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-28

Pages in congress must be over the
age of Il years and under p. In the
senate they receive s1,440 a year and
in the house $1,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-28

Washington, April 21-Three i'm
portant measures were passed by the
senate. All relate to the national de-
tense. The sundry civil bill, which
carries a lrage amount of money in
tended to be used in STRENGTHENING the
country's defenses finally passed. The
naval bill taken up and practically
completed. After a long discussion the
Dill temporarily increasing the mill
tary establishment IN time of war, as
amended by the committee, was
passed. The joint resolution was
adopted giving the president power to
prevent the expectation of coal and
other war material.
Washington, April 21.-Considera-
ton of the contested election case of
Patterson versus Carmack OF the
tenth Tennessee district was inter-
rupted to allow the passage without
division of the joint resolution to au-
thorize the president to prohibit the
expectation of coal and other war
material. The measure is considered
OF vital Importance to prevent the
shipment of coal to Cuba, Porto Rico
and other points where it could be
used by Spian. The bill to restore
Nellie Grant Sartoris to American cit
izenship was passed.
Mr.. Hull Qa.). chairman of the
house committee on military affairs,
reported back the army organization
bill with a number of amendments. 1t
gives "a instead of 100 privates to each
infantry company, and makes this
important proviso authorizing a call
for troops: Provided, that in the
event Of a call by the president for
either volunteers or militia of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-28

New York, April %. -BradsLreets
weekly trade review says that gerel al
trade speculation this week exhibit
ed most of the characteristics popular
" associated with the approach CT hos
tilitieS. At the east and south there
is a lack of regularity. There is a
greatly increased activity in many
special lines at the seaDoard, accom-
panied by excited markets and heavy
advances. The prospect of war had
not nearly as much effect inland as on
the coast. In commercial lines much
interest and activity were manifested
in the speculative and actual demand
for leading staples. The reflection of
this active demand is found in the
movement OF prices which shows a
general upward tendency. The check
to the export trade at some ports,
notably in the south, is reflected in
temporarily smaller shipments of
ments of wheat (f1our included) this
week aggregate 1928, LOG bushels,
against 1855 900 for this week a year
ago. Corn exports aggregate 1858,
900 bushels, against 4,769,000 for this
week last year.
The total bank clearings of the prin-
cipal cities of the United States for
the week were $1,113, ,7S6, an in
crease of 1914 per cent. as compared
with the corresponding week of last
year
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-28
WHILE THE CUSTOMER WATTS.

Young Isaacs-Dis dollar-bill is
goodt but de oder Won is bad, undt
dat is all der money he has
Isaacs-Vell, let him hat der two
dollar goat. Better We lose half der
brofit as miss der sale.-Puck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-28

Washington, April 23.-The senate
def oUed its session to ceremonies in
honor Of senator Walthall who died
/ thursday.
Washington, April 23.-The house
passed the army reorganization bill.
The bill reorganizes the army into
two three battalion formations, au-
thorizes the 25 regiments OF the in
fantry arm of the service to be re-
crulted up 10 uolal Of 81 ,ouU en-
listed men. 1t authorizes the recruit
ment of the 10 regiments OF the cav
airy arm Of the service 10 a Total of
12,U00 enlisted men, the regiments
IF the artillery aim of service to
6,4o7 men and the engineer battalion
of companies 10 be 75o enlisted men,
! winch makes a total for these four
arms of the service, when at maximum
strength, of 6l, OlU. The increase of
| omcers, as provided in this bill, is:
irSt % majors. These majors are to
be permanent addition 10 the COM
missioned officers of the regular army.
second, 100 commissioned officers to
provide for the TWO new infantry
companies in the third battalion and
for each of the % regiments of in
fantry. Third, 81 second lieutenants,
one for each Of the 81 batteries of
artillery when recruited to war
strength. The second lieutenants are
only to be added in the discretion of
the president, but assuming extra
heutenants necessary, they will be
commissioned for each battery of the
artillery. This makes a total Of COM
missioned officers in excess of the
present number authorized by law Of
! 259.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-28
COOKING CLASS OF MEN.

The Boston cooking school has a
class Of 40 men learning the use of
the chafng dish.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-28

Franchetti, the banker-composer is
building an opera house at his country
works performed without subjecting
them to the judgment of managers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-28
WILL INVADE CUBA
REGULAR ARMY TO BE THROWN
INTO THE ISLAND.
TWO IMPORTANT STEPS

President Issues His Call for rs 900
Volunteers and Secretary of War
Creates a New Army Corps-Mc-
kinley to Ask Congress TO Declare
War at Once.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-28

country, the president is authorized
to report the quotas of troops of vari-
GUS states and territories, including
the District of Columbia, as organized
under the laws of the states and terri
tories" There is also provision
that nothing in the act is to be con-
strued to authorize the permanent in
crease Of the commissioned or en-
listed forces of the regular army be-
yond that provided by the present
law, except an increase Of % majors.
The bill authorizes % regiments of
$1,000 enlisted men, the recruiting
infantry to be recruited up to a total
16,457 men, the engineer battalion OF
five companies to 752 enlisted men
making a total maximum strength OF
61,010 enlisted men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-28

Cheyenne Indians in Oklahoma are
engaged in a ghost dance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-28
COSTS OF MODERN WARFARE.
What the Chief Nations Have Elk
pended in War the Past Century.

America has spent $1,000, 900, 900 in
fighting the Indians since 1776. In
these 40 odd wars 10000 whites and
10000 Indians have been killed. Here
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-28

War has cost the United States
nearly $4,000, 100000 and over $4,000
| lives, to say nothing of 10000 lives
lost in colonial wars before the Revo-
luton. Here are the details:
Revolution cost $135, 193,703 and
| 10000 lives. War of 1872 $107 ,159 ,00G
and 1000 lives Mexican war S74,-
100000 and 1000 lives. Civil wal
100000 and 100000 lives.
Indian wars s1,OOO,OOO,OOO and 49,
| 900 lives.
The two Napoleons cost France in
war nearly $3,5O00O0,0OO. For the
Napoleonic wars France paid s1,275,-
900, 900. Over 100000 men were
killed in these wars.
Louis Napoleons war with Germany
cost France s2,21O,OOO 900 and 29O, 900
lives
Eight Of the largest wars which
England has waged in the last 800
years have cost her over $4,000
000,00
Revolution, 1858 .. $3.50, 0OO, 900
Spanish succession -. -. 10000, 900
Spanish war ........... 270, 900, 900
seven years war 5bO,OOO,OOO
American Revolution 800. 10000, 900
Wars of French revolution 1920, 000, 900
Napoleonic wars ......... {, 795, 900 900
Crimean war -. ...... $50, 000, 900
1t would surprise the Spanish peo-
pie could they be made to realize
that generation ago two-thirds of
the United States waged war against
the remaining third, which cost 815
billion dollars. No other war in the
worlds history cost anywhere in
safety from that mightiest of wars,
and now is more prosperous, happy
and contented than any other nation
On the globe. II the United States
could put up this kind of a fight in
a war which closed 80 years ago, what
could it not do today? Yet, so dense
is the ignorance Of the mass of the
Spanish people that they are eager
to rush in when other nations pause.
In computing the cost Of war in
money, and in lives, the United States
makes a pretty big showing. We say
that we are not a warlike people, and
that 10000 miles of water on either
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-01
H.. could Get Them.

When he was Harvard student. the
late Sherman Hear became famous as a
maker Of epIgrams One evening he had
been indulging III his usual style Of
conversation III the rooms of Professor
d., a man after his own heart, but too
apt TO iuterlard his lectures with APP
paTently original witticisms taken, after
the manner of Moliere. wherever he
fo-rd them. When HUar and a fellow
student had left the academic presence,
me latter enthusiastically cried: by
love. Sherman. how do you manage
Il: / wish 1 could remember all the
fright things you said just now"
go TO D. lecture tomorrow and
take notes, - said Hoar- You'll get
them then "-Exchange-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-01
Pni.on Part. of snakes.

All poisonous serpents have movable
fanss, which are found in the upper
Jaw. and when not IN use close mp like
the blade Of a penknife-
st the base of every poison fang there
are numerous germs of others. and the
fang. If broken or lost. is replaced in a
few weeks by the growth OF another
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-01

Three things too much and three too
little are pernicious TO Dan-to speak
much and know little. TO spend much
and have little. 10 presume much and
be worth little--Cervantes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-01
ArtistIc MILLINERY.

Millinery goods, a choice assort-
ment. including artistic creations in
the line of trimmed hats at reduced
prices at Miss Kate Byrnes'.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-01

There are 90 different kinds of ~ooC
grown in Arkansas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-01

The Weather We May Have.
Threatening tonight a1d Friday. with
rain or snow Friday.
Todays Temperature GO.
JIM. SHERIER Observer
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-04-01
GREAT STRIKE IMPENDING.
san Francisco Printers Demand Ten
Hours Pay for Nine Hours work.

san Francisco Printers Demand Ten
Hours Pay for Mine Hours work.
A great strike is impending in
Sen francisco. Monday, April
A, is fixed as the date upon which
it is to begin. All the union
printers, pressmen, book. binders,
photographers and stereotypers
engaged in book and job Offices
will walk out. Directly or in
directly several thousand workers
will be affected, and forty eight of
Il Q printing, binding and litho-
graphing Offices of the city will be
shut down.
The demand is made for nine
hours work at the present rate of
ten hours pay. 1t has been sub
mit,ed to the employers, and has
been rejected by them. There
have been several conferences be-
tween a joint committee from the
trades concerned and committee
of the employers, at which all at
tempts to reach an understanding
or a compromise have failed.
This great fight of the Coast
prin'ers il merely a continuation
of one that has been going on in
New York and Eastern States for
several Yeas past aud where il
has been generally successful. II
is the initial move OF the Inferno
tional Typographical Union and
others directly connected with it
such as pressmen, stereotypare
and bookbinders, for an eight
hour day without reduction Of pre-
sent wages.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-04-01
Look at This.

In place of sending to the Coast
and taking chances Of getting
something not suitable, go to G..
Schuman's Carnage Repository,
Fort street, next the Club stables,
and select from his large stock of
carriages of all descriptions and
of latest styles, All goods are
imported direct from the manu-
facturers and are guaranteed to be
as represented. Prices are lower
than elsewhere.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-04-01
AFTERNOON HOUSE SESSION.
Several Minor Matters Up for Consid-
GRAFTON.

Grafton.
In the House Yesterday after
noon Senate bill Is, estrays,
brands, marks, etc, passed first
and second readings and went to
the Public Lands Committee.
The electric railway bill was
read and went to the Electric
Committee.
Senate bills 8, relating to steam
railways on Oahu, and 20, cleo
ton of Senators, passed first
reading.
Mr.. Loebenstein read the re-
port of the Public Lands Com
mittee on the Isenbprg resolution
+ questipg Superintendent Row
ell to visit Kauai, stating that the
official named was preparing to
visit that island.
Mr.. Gear presented a resolution
provide g an appropriation foi
preparing certified copies of pro
bate records and the presentation
of sam
AT $3.50 a motion to adjourn
was made, Vice Speaker Kaai
replied: "A motion to adjourn
has been made. / therefore de-
clare this House adjourned"
No vote was taken.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-04-01
RUGBY FOOTBALL CONTEST.
Players Meet and Organize FOR the
Great Event.

Great Event.
A meeting of Rugby football
players was held tn Rev. j. +.
Lane at Iolani College last night,
at which time tn t-ams to play
in the Charity contest tomorrow
afternoon were selected. The
teams will be designated by the
uniforms to be worn.
The game tomorrow afternoon
will be the most exciting yet
played, and will close the season.
1t is believed that the SIDES are as
near evenly matched as they can
be got. Eve ytbing points TO a
very large grand stand attend
ance.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-04-01
The High Reputation

OF the Criterion Barber Shop,
since the advent of tn in,roduc
lion of the individual cups, is
constantly increasing. People, who
formerly shaved al home, now
patronize this shop. =
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-04-01

Your photos will soon be spoil
ed if exposed without glass over
them. King Bros. have struck a
very neat and inexpensive way of
doing up photos which is giving
great satisfaction. ITO Hotel
street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-04-01

A fine Coffee Ranch of llS acre.
leasehold. ~ acres cleaned aud under
cultivation planted with | year old
coffee trees.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-04-01

Excellent bargain IN Coffee Plan
tatiou OF 100 auies Fee simple. 20
acres planted ~ coffee trees from 2 To
8 year old. Fine dwelling house end
outbuildiups
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-04-01

A 80 acre Coffee Farm, lease hold
property acres are planted with
year old coffee trees and Is acres with
year old trees The owner will 81. ~
and plant 2 acres additional Tree Of
charge for the purchaser.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-04-01

A 80 acre Coffee Ranch in fee sim
pie, facing on the Volcano Road. II
acres In coffee. 8 months advanced.