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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
FOOD FOR sPANIARDs.
Steamship Agent Says q. S. Provis-
ions Reach the Spanish Army.

New York, April 2O.-The New York and
Cuba steamship line steamer Seneca is
Havana. The pier at which the Seneca
lies was crowded yesterday with trucks
Most of the cargo consists of provisions
Of various sortsIhour, ham and goldfish
H. P. Booth, agent of the line said that
the Seneca would certainly sail unless war
was declared before her sailing hour He
had not received orders instructions
from Washington regarding the sailing of
the ship. When asked if the provisions
sent on the steamships of the line did not
ultimately reach the Spanish government,
Mr.. Booth said that there was little doubt
from the consignees in Havana He said
however, that the provisions were sent
by firms that had for years sent such car
goes to. Havana and that the managers
of the line could not take into consider
alton the ultimate destination of the pro-
visions. AS common carriers, they were
obliged to receive them.
The Seneca will carry the accumulated
mail from New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
LEE TO COMMAND.
Virginias' Governors Will Con-
sOlidate Volunteers For Him.

Charleston, VIVA, April 20.-The fol-
lowing kilograms passed between Cows.
Atkinson and Tyler today:
Charleston, w. Va, April 10, 1898
Gov. j. Hoge Tyler, Richmond, Val
suggest, if possible to accomplish it,
that the volunteers of the two Virginias
be consolidated into a brigade and that
we ask the president to appoint Fitz-
hugh Lee as the brigadier commander.
wv. C. ATKINSON,
Governor
Richmond, Va, April 20, 1s9S.-Hon.
W. c. Atkinson, Governor of West Vir-
ginia: The sentiments expressed in
your telegram appreciated. Virginia
would be glad to unite her forces with
her sister state, and surely none more
suitable to command could be found
than Fitzhugh Lee.
IIOCEN xNYI .IEE2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
EXCITEMENT IN CUBA.
Insurgents Make an Attack on a
Sugar Plantation.

New York, April 20.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Havana says: Troops
continue to arrive in Havana General
Hernandez de Velasco came from
Vuelta Abajo, Tuesday night. The vol
unteers throughout the island are
ready to go to places which may be
designated in the rural towns as well as
in Havana.
A committee of the Socfedad Benefica
Aragonesas called on General BIanco
offering to turn over to him all their
funds and properties which are not lit
tie, if they should be needed in case of
war with the United States.
The Dardiao del Marina publishes a
dispatch from its correspondent in
Washington saying that Gen. Lee will
return to Havana at the head of an
army of invasion.
La Union Constitutional publishes
an article from LIE -Journale of Paris,
in which it is stated that Spain, be-
lieved by every one to be slum bering
and powerless, has shown extraordinary
force and energy, sending to Cuba with
out any other resources but her own
100000 men, LIE Journale declares that
Spain should know her best friends are
in France.
1t is reported from Matanzas that the
insurgent government of the province
at the head of which is Pedro Betan-
court, chief of all the insurgents there,
has issued circular suspending hostfI-
tiles throughout the territory under his
command.
A popular demonstration took place
Monday night. All classes took part in
it and order reigned.
A printed leaf was circulated calling
upon the Spanish people to shut the
doors of their establishments and to
show their patriotism by taking part in
the demonstration. A procession start
ed from the Spanish casino and went
through several streets to Gen. Molina's
house It's only purpose was to make a
downright protest against the United
States.
Insurgents have attacked Ia borers on
the Santa Rita sugar plantation in
Madeuga They took clothing and made
prisoners of two of the workmen, whom
they afterward set free. The captives
had been wounded. Another band of
insurgents shot men in the town of Las
Villas and took away sweet potatoes
and other articles of food from the cul-
tivation zone. They also took two
! teams of oxen, stripped two workmen
of their clothing and made one a pris-
oner.
The garrisons in the Spanish forts
fired at the rebels. The insurgents also
attacked Scraytown being. driven away
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
LONDON NERVOUS.
Spanish FOurS Flat-American
Securities Recover Decline.

London, April 2O.-Operators on the
stock exchange take the gloomiest view
of the crisis.
Securities are fiat all around and the
feeling of nervousness was enhanced by
failures in connection with the Paris
settlement and fears of further trouble
there.
slump in Spanish AS, and the steadi-
ness of American securities after the
decline at the opening of the market.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
President Signs the Cuban
Resolution and U1tirnatun
at 1924 Today,
SPANISH GOVERNMENT MUST REPLY
By Saturday or Shot and Shell VIII Fly All
Around Cuba.
Havana Will Be Blockaded and All Other
Ports.
Spain Was Sent a Copy of the Ultinnatcm Last Night
Her Probable Answer is a Refusal.

Washington, April 20.-The president
signed the Cuban resolution at 11:24
O'Clock this morning. An ultimatum
had been sent to Spain last night, Civ
ing her until Saturday at midnight to
reply. The ultimatum demanded the
evacuation of Cuba by the Spanish
forces.
The president breakfasted at the US
his office, where he was Joined by Sec
retary Bliss. The president walked up
and down the cabinet room, smoking
his cigar, with a bright red carnation in
his buttonhole. He cheerily greeted
Secretary Bliss as he entered the room.
The original draft of the ultimatum
had been made by Assistant Secretary
Day and the revised copy, which was
made this morning under his direction
was laid before the president about
1920 o'clock. At that hour several
members of the cabinet had called as
we'll as a number of prominent senators
and members of the house. Among the
number were Secretary Wilson, Attor-
ney General Griggs, Senators Platt,
(Conn) and Frye of Maine, Lodge of
Massachusetts and EIkins of West Vir-
ginia and Representatives Cannon of
Illinois and Grosvenor of Ohio.
All were in the cabinet room at nearly
the same time. By II o'clock things
were livening up about the upper rooms
and offices, and there were frequent
calls for the secretaries to attend the
president in the cabinet room.
1t was known that the question OF
giving to the press a copy of the ulti-
matum as soon as it was signed was
under discussion, but no one could state
whether this would be done or not. 1t
was also stated by some of the callers
on leaving the president, that he would
very soon send to the house of repre-
sentatives, notice of his having ap-
proved the Cuban resolutions.
At 11:24 o'clock, all speculation was
brought to an end, by the announce
ment that the president had at that mo-
ment signed the resolutions of congress
that the ultimatum had been signed
some time before and that the latter
would not be public until some time to-
morrow. There were present in the
cabinet room with the president, when
he signed the resolutions, Secretary AL
ger, Attorney General Griggs, Secreta-
ry Bliss, Senator Ell1ins and Mr..
Charles Emory Smith
The president in his ultimatum to the
spanish government transmitted COPY
OF the resolutions passed by congress,
winch resolutions he states, he has
signed He demands that Spain with
oraw her army and navy forces from
CUBAN waters as required by the terms
OF the act of congress (no date for the
withdrawal being mentioned), and then
states that if a satisfactory answer is
not received here before Saturday next
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
TEXT OF POLo'S FAREWELL.
Minister Polo de Bernabe to Leave
Washington Immediately.

Washington, April 20.-The Spanish
minister's request for his passports,
sent Immediately upon the receipt of the
ultimatum, was as follows:
Legacion de Espana, Washington,
April 20, 1S9S-Mr Secretary: The res
olution adopted by the congress of the
United States of America and approved
today by the president, is of such a ma
ture that my permanence in Washing
ton becomes impossible and obliges me
to request of you the delivery of my
passports. The protection of the Span
ish interests will be entrusted to the
French ambassador and to the Austria
Hungarian minister. On this occasion,
very painful to me, I have the honor to
renew to you the assurances of my
highest consideration.
LUIS POLO DE BERNABE.
Hon. John Sherman, Secretary Of State
of the United States of America
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
DULUTH'S WAR PROGRAMME.
Whistles Will Blow, Bells Will Ring,
Orators Will Speak.

Duluth, Mimi, April 20.-At a meet
ing held at the council chamber last
night presided over by Mayor Truelsen,
it was decided that the declaration of
war against Spain should be announced
by the blowing of whistles.
The boats in the harbor will take up
the signal and all the industries en-
ploying steam will join. In the evening
a patriotic meeting in ratification of the
war will be held at the Third regiment
armory, which will be addressed by Du-
luth'S best orators.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
SQUADRON IS READY.
Vessels Given Extraordinary Supplies
for a Long Cruise.

Ft Monroe, Va,Apri1 2o.-Everything
is in perfect order on the flying squad
ron
The Minneapolis, which had some
small defects in steering gear, was re-
ported complete in every detail. Each
ship in the squadron has a full compile
ment of ammunition, and the Massa-
chusetts by coaling, makes the squad
ron complete in that particular. Each
ship has more than an extraordinary
supply of coal aboard and is ready for
a long cruise. Sub-calibre gun practice
was had yesterday by the squadron.
Capt. Higginson of the Massachusetts
reported that his men were unusually
proficient at the guns and that he was
greatly pleased with their work. Capt.
Jewell of the Minneapolis said that
stories as to the disability of his ship
were the merest nonsense.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
Extortion a Fortune of War.

Washington. April 2o-A great deal OF
officers over the cold-blooded attempts OF
persons owning vessels, or their agents.
to extort from the government sums o Z
money largely in excess of the value or
the craft. The same complaint is also
made as to many, kinds of military and
naval supplies, although it is gratifying
to note that in a few exceptional cases
the tube-makerS and boiler-making nrIns
and some ammunition and gun-maki king
people. every disposition has been shown
to give the government the best terms IN
price and in time of delivery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
CHICAGO BLOWING.
Steam Whistles Told of the
Signature of the Ulti-
matum.

Chicago, April 2o.-As soon as the
news of the presidents signing the Gu
ban resolution and the ultimatum to
Spain was received, manufacturing es-
tablishments in different parts of the
city were notified and the action of the
president was communicated to the
people of Chicago and suburbs by the
blowing of whistles and the ringing of
bells.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
WHITE HOUSE ASKS 1T

of the military affairs committee has
asked unanimous consent in the house
for the consideration of the bill, author
izing the president to call out volun-
teers.
He said he had just received a mes
necessity for the passage of the bill to-
day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
OFFICIAL SIGN TORN DOWN.
First Indignity Towards the Spanish
Legation at Washington

Washington, April 20.-Early yester-
day morning the large metal sign,
bearing the words 'Office of the Span
ish Legation was wrenched from its
place on the gate leading to the legation
and carried off by vSndalS-
Minister Polo made no complaint to
the state department or to the police,
as he has sought to minimize the petty
depredations against the legation, al
though this was the most fagrant one
committed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
Cornell Students Volunteer.

ithaca, N Y, April 20.-Seventy-five
Cornell students from Illinois met last
night and passed resolutions offering their
services to the governor Of Illinois IN case
of war Prof r. H. Thurston, director
of Sibley college, who was on board the
Monitor in its battle with the Merrimac,
has decided to offer his services to the
country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
AMERICAN NAVY READY.
Capt Mahan Says Americans Victory
Will Be Speedy.

Rome. April 2O-Captain Alfred T. Ma
han Americas greatest naval authority,
who recently arrived here, makes the fol :
lowing declaration for the New YORK
World:
'sThe American navy is as much pre-
pared for war as any navy in the world,
and its officers and men are as efficient
as any similar body earth.
There is not the slightest doubt that
in the case of war the result would be
speedy and thorough, as the Spanish
navy would find to its cost.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
Wins 1000 Sovereigns.

London, April 20.-At the first days
racing of the EPSON spring meeting to-
day, Sir Scott's 4 year old bay colt, by
History, won the great Metropolitan
stakes of 1000 sovereignS. Lord Elles-
mere's Villiers was second, and Prince
of Wales Oakden third.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
FLEET ON THE WATCH.
Key West, Fla, April 20.-The all
night precaution of the United States
fleet have been redoubled.
ean Vance Calls for Volunteers.

Springfield, ILL.,, April 2O-Genera1 Jo-
seph w Vance of this city has issued
caII for a regiment of volunteers in case
of war with Spain, to be place at the dis
posal of the state authorities. General
Vance attended West Point, was officer
in the Union army and was adjutant gen.
araI of Illinois from 1884 to 1891
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
TOPEKA HAS SAILED.

Falmouth. Eng, April 20.-The Topeka
sailed last night after shipping fresh sup
plies of provisions and coal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
SPANS AFFAIRS.
Washington, April 2O.-Spain's affairs
has been entrusted to the French am
bassador and Austrian minister.
WOODFORD TO GET OUT

Madrid, April 20.-Minister Woodford
is preparing to leave Madrid. Policemen
are guarding his residence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
CONGRESS CHEERS.

Washington, April 20.-At 1903 o. M.
the house was notified that the presi-
dent had approved the Cuban resolu-
tionS.
1t was greeted with a tremendous
Outburst of applause.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
ANOTHER SQUADRON.
Navy Department Will Increase Gull
Coast Defenders.

washington, April 20.-There is reas-
the protection of the cities of the gulf
coast may be formed by the navy de-
partment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
Ohio Deadlock Broken.

Portsmouth, O., April 20.-The Repub-
licans of the Tenth Ohio district on the
1 477th ballot nominated S. J. Morgan of
Jackson for congress, to succeed Con-
gresham Fenton, who is serving his
first term. The convention was in ses-
sion a week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
New South Wales, Volunteers.

Sidney, N. S. W., April 2O.-A hun
dred colonists have offered their serv-
ices to the American consul, Geo. W.
Bell, in the event of war between the
United States and Spain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
Refuses to aid Spain.

New York, April 20.-A dispatch to
the World from Port AuPrince, HaytI
says: Hayti will not aid Spain in pro-
curing supplies. Spain has no coal in
Hayti.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS.

Washington, April 2O-In the house
unanimous consent has been asked for
the passage of the bill to call out vol
I1nfonrS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
WILL PASS TODAY.

Washington, April 20.-Unanimous
consent was given to consider the vol
unteer bill. 1t will pass the house to-
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
vows BEFORE VIRGIN.
Spanish Sailors Will Not Return Un-
less Victorious.

Madrid, April 2O.-The crews of the Span
ish squadron at Cadiz vowed before the
shrine of the Virgin never to return from
war with America unless victorious
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
Rejoicing in Jamaica

Kingston, Jamaica, April 20.-The
news of the action of congress spread
rapidly through the city and excited the
liyeliest interest. The Cuban residents
are joyous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
ASKS FOR PASSPORTS.

washington,April 20.-At 11:20 o'clock
Minister Polo received the ultimatum
to SPAIN He handed the messenger his
reply, and with it request for his pass
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
sThe Man who Beat Holman

Brookville, Ind, April 2o-The Re
publicans of the Sixth district have
nominated James E. Watson for con-
gress. He is "the man who beat Hol-
man."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20

our demands, but a reasonable assump-
ton is that any time up to midnight
Saturday will be regarded as compli-
ance with the terms of the ultimatum.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-08-20
Remark able Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfield,
ILL.,, makes the statement, that she
caught cold, which settled on her
lungs; she was treated for month
by her family physician. but grew
worse. He told her she was a hope
less victim OF consumption and that
no medicine could cure her. Her
druggist suggested DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption; she
bought a bottle and to her delight
found herself benefited from first
dose. She continued it's use and
after taking six bottles, found her
self sound and well; now does her
own Homework, and is as well as she
ever was. Free trial bottles of this
Great Discovery at T. J. A. Flaws.
Large bottles so cents and $1.0O.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-08-20

Last Thursday afternoon, while
returning to Dayton from Virginia
City, Mrs. Perkins and Mrs WaIm-
sley met with what came near being
serious accident. Just the other
side of Johntown one of the shaft
bolts broke and this frightened the
horse, and he proceeded to make
things lively. Both women were
thrown from the buggy and some
what scratched up, but not serious
ly injured A little daughter of
Mrs Perkins was also thrown from
the vehicle, but was not hurt. Mr..
Perkins was informed of the acct
dent by courier and Immediately
secured another vehicle and went
after the women. The buggy was
totally wrecked, but the horse was
not injured.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-08-20

Syl Moran, of Sutro, and Eugene
Tailleur, of this place, intend to
start work on the Lizard claim
again next week. This claim is in
the hills opposite the Cooney ranch
below Sutro, and there is fine
prospect in the claim. 1t will be
remembered that batch of ore
from this claim was worked some
months ago at the Wilson arastre
and gave fair returns.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-08-20
DIFFERENT STATEMENTS.


The Carson News announces that
Congressman Newlands will be
candidate for United States Senator
on the Republican ticket. The Neaos
has no hesitancy in predicting that
il Mr.. Newlands decides to accept
the policy of the Republican party
he will be successful in reaching the
pinnacle of his ambition.
1t is very probable that the News
misrepresents Mr. Newlands, who
has been staunch advocate Of BIZ
metallism and that he would de-
cline Republican overtnres now as
he did six years ago. For the edi-
fication of the Netos and others W hom
it may concern, the Journal is
authorized to say that Congressman
Newlands publicly declared on the
streets of Reno that under no cir
cumstances would he cross swords
with Senator Stewart for the SEN
atorship and that it would he a Ca
iamity to the State aud the Nation
To defeat Senator Stewart at the
present time, as he is recognized as
IA leader by the advocates of bimetal-
lism throughout the country.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-08-20
Big Prtrs. rbr IA Broken Heart.

Not long since Danville. H., jury ordered
the male defendant in a breach of promise
case to pay the competent sum of $54. 1888 to
the afflicted fair one Though it is a pretty
high estimate of blighted Affection there is
another estimate which. II not in dollars and
cents exactly as high. yet in general considera-
ton of excellence reaches as lofty an altitude.
This is the estimate of the people as to the eff
cacy of Hostetters stomach Bitters a. a rene
dy for constipation. The tion of this gentle
but effective laxative is never accompanied
by the gripping 30 marked IN the operation of
most cathartics. 1t ii an Incompatible remedy
for and preventive of malarisl. rheumatic and
kidney complaints. and promoter of appetite
and sleeD
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-08-20
To DO Guard Duty.

Senator Stewart Wednesday re-
ceived telegram from Secretary of
War Alger that the Nevada batta-
lion would not be mustered out or
alta ched to any other regiment but
would serve as it is now, distinct
organization. They will probably
he sent to Arizona or somewhere
else to do garrison duty. The batta-
lion expects to be paid off on the
first of September. They will get
two months pay.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-08-20

Trains and run daily.
Train runs Mon avs. Wednesdays and
Fridays.
Train Z runs Tuesdays. Thursdays and Sat-
urdays.
Passenger trains make close connection at
Mound House with express trains Of Virginia
and Tru kee Railroad, which connect at Reno
with east and west bound trains of the Cen
trail Pa life Railroad.
STAGE CoNSEcTIoNs
At wabusks with daily stage for Ycrington
and Wellington.
and Bridgeport,
At Luning with stage leaving Monday. We'd
nesday and Friday for Downieville and lone
At sodaville with stage leaving Fridays for
Glove dale. San Antonio and Belmont.
Al Candelaria with stage leaving Mondays
for Columbus, Silver Peak, M0ntesuma. Aida
Valley and Gold Mountain
At Keller with stage leaving Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday for Cerro Gordo. Darwin
and Panamint.
II. NJ. YERINGTON,
General Superintendent.
r.. J. LAWS,
Assistant Superintendent.
Il. b. YEkINGTON.
General Freight and Passenger Agent.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-08-20
Murder amd suicide.

p. J. Corb-tt, father OF Jim Cor
bett, shot and killed his wife and
committed suicide in San Francisco
on the 10Th. The cause was insan-
ity, probably. Jim Corbett is on
his way from the East to attend the
funeral of his parents.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-08-20

A startling incident, Of which Mr..
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was
the subject, is narrated by him as
follows: 81 was in a most dreadful
condition. My skin was almost yell
low, eyes sunken, tongue coated
pain continually in back and sides,
no appetite-gradually growing
weaker day by day. Three ply
sicians had given me mp. Fortu-
nately, friend advised trying
Electric Bltters;' and to my great
joy and surprise, the first bottle
made a decided improvement. l
continued their use for three weeks,
aud am now a well man. | know
they saved my life, and robbed the
grave of another victim. No one
should fail to try them. Only so
cts. per bottle at r. J. A. Flaws.