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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23

the subjects of that power. Any one de-
! string to ship goods to foreign port IN
neutral vessels would probably consult
fany existing treaties between Spain and
the government of that port.
The belligerent right of capture as
against IL neutral existence only either In
case OF contra band of war OF of enemy 8
goods aboard, or of a violation OF an
effective blockade and in other analogous
casas where the conduct of the neutral
| jusUihes the belligerent in treating his
property as enemy's property.
| If Spain adheres to the principle free
ships, free goods as this government is
proposing to do. only contraband goods
are subject TO capture in such ship. In
quiry at the Navy Department as to the
story that our government had arranged
for the seizure Of the Hawaiian islands
and the establishment of a coaling station
in Hawaii, failed to secure any positive
statement on the subject. There is good
authority for believing that the story is
exaggerated, and that all that has been
done IL to provide for the establishment
of a coaling depot and its adequate FRO
lection.
The naval officials feel every confidence
in the ability OF the Oregon and Marietta
| not only to protect themselves from the
Spanish gunbost Temerario, but also to
destroy that craft if she ever comes with
in range.
The Limitation of the blockade in Cuba
to a certain port of the island was not
officiallyexp planned today but one plausible
reason advanced for the government S
action WAS that by refraining from
establishing n blockade over the eastern
portion of the island now understood to
be practically in the control of the insur
gents, the way has been left open for
them to freely receive all needed supplies
| and munitions of WAT.
A formal order was issued by tho War
| Department increasing the equipment of
| light batteries of artillery to six guns, six
caissons, one combined forge and battery
wagon and one hundred horses. The en-
forcement of this order will require nine
hundred additional horses, which the
quartermaster's department will purchase
in Tennessee.
For purposes of transporting the ..army
to Cuba the quarternaster general S
office. has under consideration the ques-
| ton of tho charter of ships having carry
| ing capacity. of $4,000 men No charters
have. however, been closed.
In the engineer and ordnance bureaus
work was being rushed today with the
grea' est possible speed towards the com.
pletion of defense projects and instalment
of big guns. Ala the available material in
thu way Of guns and carriages is being
utilized and the officials express salts
faction at the results obtained in the
short space Of time at their disposal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23

formal announcement of the death of
Senator Walthall of Mississippi was made
and arrangements were perfected so far
as the Senate is concerned for the funeral
ceremonies, which are to be held in the
Senate chamber tomorrow at noon. A
secret session of two hours was held,
during which the conference report on
the volunteer bill was agreed to but no
business was done in open session.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23
A GOVERNORS MOTHER DEAD.

Springfield, Mass, April as.-Mary
LAWS Robinson, 90, wife of Charles Rob-
late Ex-Governor George D. Robinson, of
Chickopee, died in that city to-day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23
PEACE ON THE PACIFIC.

Lima, Peru, via Galveston, Texas,
April 22.-It is credibly reported that the
protocol between the Peruvian govern
ment and Gillian governments was
signed today at Santiago de Chill by the
Peruvian pIsnipotentiary Senior Billin-
hurst, vice president of Peru, and the
Gillian foreign minister Senior La Zorro
II sanctioned by the Congresses of the
two nations, the only black cloud on the
horizon of the Pacific S the dispute as to
the provinces of Taona and Arizona will
be removed.
HAVANA HEARD FROM.
Chamber of Commerce met in extraor-
binary session today to take into consider
alton the state of public affairs and to
plan the necessary measures, in combina-
ton with the military authorities to
avoid surprise. General Arolas the
military governor has taken supreme
charge OF the civil government of the city
will devote his attention to sanitary pre-
cautions. There is no foundation for the
rumor that the Spanish cruiser Aifonzo
XII. has been blow up. s.
WAR TO BE DECLARED.
Washington. April 22-The Post says
that the President will tomorrow send a
message to Congress suggesting that q
declaration of war be passed. The mes
sage was in course of preparation at the
State Department this afternoon. This
action was fastened by the seizure of the
Spanish merchantmen off the Florida
coast and the desire to prevent any
possible complication. The right of the
seizure OF the Ruana Ventura, however
is not questioned by the administration,
since Spain, herself accepted our ultima
tum as declaration of war.
THE MIANTONOMOH SAILS.
Philadelphia, April 22.-The donble
turret monitor Miaptonomoh sailed from
the League Island navy yard at 2. 80
o'clock this afternoon. Her destination
is believed to be Charleston, S. G. The
Miantonomoh has on her war paint and
is fully prepared for action.
SHIPS TO BE SEIZED.
New Orleans, La, April 22.-Orders
have been issued to intercept and seize
the Catalina and Miguel lever, the
Spanish ships which left here last night.
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MADE 'EM SHOVEL COAL.
spaniards Captured on the Ventura Put to
Work.


Key West, April 22.-Commander
Lyons of the Dolphin has delivered to
the United States Attorney STRIPPING. 1.-THE
papers of the Buena Ventura. captured
by the Nashville. He will libel the shin
in the usual way. The unfortunate mer-
chant is still lying in the harbor Her
captain W as allowed to remain on board
but the crew of 25 were taken over to the
Dolphin and made to assist in the work
of coaling. np
The gunboat Nashville steamed out of
the harbor late this afternoon, having
achieved the first victory of the war,
although a bloodless one. She had gone
about IL miles when the Dolphin sig
nailed her to return. She steamed back
and received orders, the nature of
which was not divulged and put to sea
again finally to join the fleet, and, Incl
dentaliy TO pick up any other vagrant
ship OF the enemy that happens to come
within range of her guns. The cruiser
Marblehead, the monitor Puritan, the
Algonquin and Mangrove sailed this af-
ternoon to join the fleet. The only ships
of the squadron now remaining mere are
the Dolphin, the Terror and the Helena
all of which are likely to move within a
few hours.
1t is reported this evening that the
Buena Ventura ran aground on a reef
about mile out and is leaking TUGS
went to her assistance and pulled her off
Considerable mystery surrounds the
affair."
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THE FIRST PRIZE.
How the Span ish Buena Ventura Was
TIA ken,

How the Span ish ,Buena Ventura Was
TIA ken,
Key West, Fla, April 22.-The United
States cruiser Nashville has captured the
Spanish ship Buena Ventura, of 1,O09
tons, having on board cargo of lumber.
She was on her way from the coast of
Texas.
The cruiser fred a six FOUNDER and
the Spaniard surrendered.
The first prize is the steamer Buena
Ventura from Pascagoula for Rotterdam.
with lumber
/, i The Nashville first fired blank shot
which the Spaniards ignored.
This was followed by shot from a six
FOUNDER.
The Buena Ventura then surrendered
with her crew of 20 men.
The record books of the marine depart
ment of the Associated Press do not show
the name of Spanish vessel which cor
responds with the ship captured by the
United States cruiser Nashville, which is
said to be 'tBuena Ventura. ION the other
hand Spaniard steamer, the BuenaVen.
tura, Captain Luzarragara, left Pacagoula,
Miss, on April Is, for Rotterdam, but by
this time, she should be we'll on her way
across the ocean, and not in the vicinity
of Key West.
! AT the same time she may have been
delayed by some accident to her ma.
ohinery in the Gulf, and it may turn out
to be the 3uena Ventura, which has been
captured by the Nashville.
The Buena Ventura was owned by Lar
rinega Il Co., of Liverpool and Bilboa.
She was built in 1871. is of 1855 tons
net and 27S feet long, has 81 feet inches
beam and draws 30 feet inches of water.
The Nashville towed her prize into the
harbor at eleven O'Clock this morning and
putt prize crew on board. Both ships
are lying we'll out in the stream. The
news of ths capture of the Spania1d set
the people Of Key Vest frantic with en-
thusiasm. All work has been suspended
and the docks are crowded with excited
people.
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HOW IT SPREADS.

People Are Talking All Over Portland
This Report Comes from Newbury
Street.
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CRITICIZE IN PRIVATE.

London, April 22.-There is scarcely a
public man or important newspaper in
England that does not warmly support
the United States At the same time in
private conversation much criticism of
the United States and endorsement OF
Spain is heard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23
SPAIN WILL PRIVATEER.

London, April 22.-It was semi official
ly announced this afternoon that the Span.
ish government has declined to act in
conformity with the declaration of Paris
in regard to neutral vessels and neutral
goods.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23

BRIEF SESSION OF SENATE.
Adjournment Taken in Re pect to Late
Senator Walthall.
Washington, April a2-During the brief
open session of the Senate today, the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23

Paris, April 22.-The Liber Parole to-
day published violent article attacking
Great Britain's attitude towards Spain
and characterizing Great Britain as the
"Hypocritical accomplice of the United
Stares -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
ABNER KENT is GONE.
Prisoner Held on Suspicion of Muir
der Escapes From Jail

Noble Abner Kent, or at least the
man who gave the name of William
Shilzes and who is supposed to be Kent,
escaped from the city Jail last night
about midnight.
Noble Abner Kent in March, 1898, as
saulted his father and supposing him
dead, robbed him of $1,000 and fed.
This was in Macoupin county, Illinois.
Descriptions were sent out and Ser
geant Tim Donovan. or Deputy Marshal
Tim Donovan arrested him here and an
official is to arrive this afternoon from
Illinois to take the prisoner back should
he answer the description. But Abner
is gone.
Last night Patrolman Summers was
acting S jailer. He went to lunch at
midnight, and Sergeant Owens was in
charge. He sat out in front of police
station. Kent was in the south Jail
room which was formerly the women S
ward. Either he had a skeleton key
which would unlock the simple mortise
lock of the wooden door, or someone I'M
locked it from the outside When the
officers discovered it some time after
ward, the Jail door was unlocked and
the room empty. There was no other
prisoner kept in the Jail room with
Kent. Rewards amounting to $500 had
been offered for the arrest and delivery
of Kent. The officers here believe they
had the right man. At any rate, if he
is not Abner Kent he is wanted for
something else, for he was most uneasy
while in Jail, and was surly when ques-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
DANGEROUS PLACE.
Mouth of Soldier Greek a Place to Be
Avoided.

The mouth of Soldier creek is a par
ticularly treacherous place for swim
ming. It was in this place that the two
cOlored boys were drowned yesterday.
It was also at this place that Geo. NJ.
HammeIs son was drowned year before
last. The bottom is very deceiving. For
a few feet out toward the river there is
a gradual incline which gives the ap-
pearance of being an excellent bathing
place. But out a few feet it suddenly
drops off, and the one who is wading
in water waist deep is suddenly taken
down into deep water and with con-
siderable current. Many drOwnings
have occurred at this place, and many
narrow escapes with miraculous rescues
have occurred. The Kaw river claims
from three to seven Topeka boys every
summer, but still they go swimming
in it. There is no more dangerous
swimming hole in the Kaw than the
one at the mouth of Soldier creek.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
SIBERIAN RETURNS.
Reports That Alaska Needs Better
Government.

Seattle. Wn., July 1.-Ex-Secretary
John Sherman has arrived mere from
Alaska.
Speaking of his trip to Alaska, Mr..
Sherman said:
1T was the most delightful trip L
have had the pleasure of taking. The
strangest thing of all was the constant
daylight.
Alaska would be better governed
had she regular territorial laws, is one
conclusion [ have reached on this visit.
Il believe it will be a very short time
until congress gives her these. It may
be years before statehood can be given
That prohibition law to which Alas
kans object so strongly does not seem
to prohibit entirely, as I noticed a
great many saloons. If the law can
not be enforced it would be better were
it taken off the statute books
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01

sehmelzers i'll come to Topeka July
SchmeIzers viii come to Topeka July 4
a. m. The second at p. m.
The game here tomorrow has much
interest because there is an old feud
between Pop EyIer who Will pitch for
Topeka. and Yellow Jones of Atchison,
who Will be in the box for the visitors.
These two men will make the utmost
effort to win the game
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
CHURCHES DID 1T.
CIeveland's League Baseball Team to
Quit the Town.

Cleveland, o., July lit is probable that
no more league base ball games viii be
played in Cleveland this season, at least
after the series of three games with St.
Louis beginning July z. President ROB
inson is out of the city now arranging TO
have the games transferred to some other
city. The cause is lack of support upon
the part of the public and President Rob
inson's anger over the refusal of the
church element to allow Sunday games.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
Gard of Thanks.

VIM. H. Bradbury and family hereby
return their sincere thanks to members
of the Stedman club the choir of sing
ers and other kind friends for their
sympathetic assistance and flowers pre-
scented at the funeral of the late Mrs.
Mary Bradbury
South Topeka, June 80, 1893.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
EARTHQUAKE Felt at Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Cal, July IA Sigh
earthquake shock was felt here shortl.
before midnight. No damage has beel
reported.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left at the kimbaH Pig. Co., before IL
o clock in the morning.
Mrs. CIeIand of Hoyt was in town to-
day.
Mr.. ]. Goss will spend the Fourth Wis
iting relatives in Usage City.
Mrs. HaIford of Wichita, will arrive
Sunday and be the guest for two weeks
Of Mrs. A. +. Eby.
Mr. Glen Dolman will give a picnic
on the Fourth in his fathers grove
northeast of town.
Mrs. E. S. Baird and children of Con-
gress, Arizona are visiting Mr.. Baird's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Baird
of Kansas avenue
Miss Laura Flagg of Lawrence who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. r.
McNary viii leave tomorrow in COM
pany with some Lawrence friends for
Colorado where she will spend the
summer
Garfield park is a very popular resort
now, and since it is so well lighted
many evening picnics are enjoyed The
following neighbors and friends took
their SupperS and spent several hours
very pleasantly there last evening: Mr.
and Mrs. NJ M. Hale, Mr.. and Mrs. A
c. Hale, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hale and
little daughter, Mr.. and Mrs Harry
Lyman, Miss Berta Hale and Mr. Fred
Hale.
Another picnic at Garfield park last
evening was composed of Misses Pearl
Irwin, Eta Parsons, Hessie Simons,
Theresa HOyt. Edith Faus, Bessie
King. Lille CIarksOn, Carrie Lease
ford, Lutes, Will Arthur, VIII Taggart,
Fred Faus. Tom Stuart, Greer Arthur,
Harry Nash, Wash Densford. Bert Fra
zier and Clarence Houghtellin.
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Wall Pockets and Yards Free.

The U. p Tea Co. has some hand
some ones that will be given to all
purchasers of either 1 n. tea, n. bak-
ing powder, or with s1.OO worth OF cof-
fee, Saturday only.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01

TabIer's Buckeye 1'i1e Ointment Gives
instant relief 1t aIlays Inflammation
and heals. 1t is prompt N its action
and positive in its effect. It is the
the kind that cures without pains or
discomfort. 1t is for piles only. Soc
Tubes, 75c Geo. W. Stansf1eld, 632 Kan
sas avenue, and AIiller's Pharmacy, cor
ner Sixth and Topeka avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
beauty Is Blood Deep.

Clean blood means clean skin. Nc
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar.
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
Danish pimples, boiis, biotches, blacSheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, 25c, SOC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01

Are you lacking in strength and en-
ergy? Are you nervous, despondent
irritable bilious, constipated and gem
orally run down in health? If So your
liver is torpid and a few doses of Herb.
fne will cure. Herbine has no equal
as a health restorer. Geo. W. STAINS
field, 632 Kansas avenue, and AGiller's
Pharmacy. Sixth and Topeka avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01

MarshalPs band will give their usual
celebration at Garfield park, July 4th,
four concerts. Balloon ascension and
double parachute leap.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01

Ballon ascension at 5 o'clock at Gar
field park July 4th. A dog viii be sent
down on the first parachute and the
man on the second.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
ATCHISON COMING.
Will Play the Coming Champions
Here Tomorrow.

What promises to be the most in
teresting and best played game of ball
seen in Topeka this year is scheduled
for tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at
Athletic park, when Atchison's crack
team comes for one game
The Kansas City semi-p professional
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
Topeka VS.. Atchison.
Band concert tonight. Garfield parl

Game called tomorrow at o'clock at
Athletic park
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01

Some of the best and most talented
Topeka people will take part in this
benefit entertainment at Hamilton hall
tonight. Come everybody and give the
Kansas volunteers a rousing benefit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01

Athletic park, Topeka VS.. Atchison.
Game called at p. m
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01

Some of the best and most talented
Topeka people will take part in this
benefit entertainment at Hamilton hall
July l, 1898. Come everybody and give
the Kansas Volunteers a rousing ben
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01

Bear in mind the soldiers benefit con-
cert and ball at Hamilton hall on Fri
day evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01

Soldiers Benefit Concert and Dance
Hamilton hall. Friday, July 1, 1898. Ad-
mission CSC each.
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Cd Paners @ saIe.

Tomorrow only the Journal viii sell
| old exchanges for 5 cents bundle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01

Athletic park, Topeka VS.. Atchison
Game called at p. ~
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Electric fans are cooling. You get
them and other seasonable articles in
Santa Fe Route dining cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01
Baseball Tomorrow

Band concert tonight. garfield park.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01

Through sleepers both standard and
tourist to Washington for the N. E A.
via Santa Fe and Pennsylvania lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01

Soldiers benefit concert and dance,
Hamilton hall tonight. Admission %
cents each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01

Don't fail to hear the Modocs at
Hamilton hall tonight Admission %
cents each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01

Band concert tonight. Garfield park,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-01

Items intended for this column should
be left at the KimbaH Pig. Co., before IL
O clock in the morning.
The herald., 1898-06-10
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Kingel, Piano Tuner, 21S S. Broadway.
Especially low rates for the summer.
Hotel Westminster.
Call tel main 243 for ambulance. Bresee
Brothers, Sixth and Broadway.
.. d. Howry, undertaken, Fifth and
Broadway. Lowest prices in the city.
Robert Sharp e. Co., funeral directors, ISL
and 1853 South Spring street. Tel. Main 1929.
We have changed our address to 120 S.
Spring street. Phillips & Munton, merchant
tailors.
Watches cleaned. 70 cents; mainsprings.
80 cents; crystals. 10 cents. Patton, 214
South Broadway.
Adams Bros, dentists, 2391s South Spring
street. Plates from 81. Painless extract
ing, SO cents. Filling a speciality. Hours,
to 6; Sunday. 10 to u.
If you have pictures to frame, now is
your time We are in receipt of the most
attractive line of novelties ever brought to
this coast. Absolutely latest in finishes and
designs. Sanborn, Vail & Co.
Do you know that a framed picture
makes a most desirable wedding present ?
If you are looking for anything In that line
do not fail to call at H. c. Lichtenberger' s
art emporium, 2O2 South Spring street.
Dr. Rebecca Lee Dorsey, Stimson block
first floor, rooms 1888, 1874, 1876. Special at
tention given to obstetrical cases. and all
diseases of women and children. Electricity
scientifically used. Consultation hours, ]
to 6. Telephone 1227.
The herald., 1898-06-10
THE DIVORCE MILL
Mrs. Matuskiwiz Makes Many Charges
AGAINST Her Husband

Alice H. Randall was granted a divorce
yesterday from Henry J.. Randall on the
ground of her husbands cruelty, in De-
partment three.
Cora E. Herr was granted a divorce by
Judge Ballard in Department two from
Z. M. Herr, on her cross-complaint alleg-
ing cruelty. He had brought the suit on
the ground of habitual intemperance, but
allowed the case to go by default.
The divorce suit of Louisa Matuskiwiz
against her husband, William, police Off
Ger in this city, was on trial yesterday be-
fore Judge York, with closed doors. Mrs.
Matuskiwiz claims that he failed to sup
port her, and was cruel and unfaithful TO
his marriage vows The first count in the
complaint, however, was withdrawn. On
the second one she testified that Matuski-
wiz had called her opprobrious names. The
testimony with respect to the defendant S
infidelity was rather weak and uncorrob-
Grated. The case will be concluded today.