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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-04-28
PASTED THE DEPUTY.

"Biff' and a chow do you like
that?" the former blow from wom-
an, landing squarely on the jaw of Je-
rome Simpson, deputy sheriff under
the present Pease administration, and
the latter remark addressed to the
deputy by the woman just after the
blow fell, was the commencement of a
lively time on Second street last Sun
day afternoon.
A man and a woman, the latter
carrying babe, all unknown, but
claiming the simple name of Jones,
drove into town half an hour earlier,
Their team was hitched in front of
Dunnington's grocery. The man
made purchase in the latter, and
then passed over to the Palace Res
taurant, where the deputy sheriff hap
pened to be engaged in Ginning busi-
ness. The man became noisy, and
the deputy sheriff asked the two young
ladies whether they wanted to put him
out. The answer was in the afirma-
tive, and the deputy commenced the
businesf. He had him part way out,
when the woman, without her babe,
appeared, and gave the deputy sheriff
the heavy biff, accompanied by the
remark alluded to above. The de-
putty sheriff dropped his prize and
commenced Strengthening out his jaw,
and while engaged in the latter occu-
patton, the man and woman made
their escape. The kids crowded
around the deputy, and commenced
to guy him:
"Say, Simpson, you make hot de.
putty sheriff.
20, but you are dandy to hold on
to prisoner"
And so the remarks continued
When the deputy's jaw was straight
ened out he commenced to think what
he had lost. With a crowd of kids
he jumped into single buggy, attach
ed to single horse, and this kid
crowd then went on their mission of
finding the man and the woman, with
the probable expectation of arresting
the babe.
But they didn't even do that.
On Monday the sheriff's office sent
an officer over to Morton to place
one F. P. Jones under arrest, on the
charge of having committed the as
sault. Jones was not found, but his
wife was and she was brought over.
Judge Bowers appeared for her, and
she put up $40 to appear in court later
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-04-28

Mrs: Gideon S. Richardson of this city,
at Elmore, Iowa, on Thursday of last
week. Miss Richardson left for Algo-
ma, Iowa, last week, and Mr.. Roseberg
came north to Elmore to meet her.
Upon her arrival at Elmore they pro-
ceeded to an Iowa authority and were
married. The wedding is the sequel
to a love affair that began Immediately
upon Miss Richardson taking charge
of the sales department of Roseberg's
bakery, about two years ago, in this
city.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-04-28

fact that the worlds crop of wheat this
year bids fair to be large must be TAX
en- into consideration when dealing
with the subject in comprehensive
way, and if all the hopes of the bears
in this particular are fulfilled, lower
prices must be reached. On the other
hand much may yet occur to decrease
both the wheat and corn yield in this
country, and in the event of material
shortage present prices would be more
than maintained. Provisions continue
dull, and their failure to show strength
in sympathy with the situation is at
tracing some attention.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-04-28
ably after the case against Metag is
disposed of.

0OAy oIIOA lu0 CoS0 az oluoV NA0to6 10
disposed of.
1t was stated by one of the jurors
yesterday that the body would finish
it's work last night, and adjourn to-
day.
Tuesday afternoon it was stipulated
between the county attorney and the
various attorneys for the defense that
the criminal calendar should not be
moved until the first of next week.
Yesterday morning the grand jury
returned two indictments, none of
which have been made public. 1t is
stated on excellent authority. however.
that one of the indictments are against
w. j. Ruddy, for the larceny of the
Carpenter buggy, second indictment
against Ceylon G. Ward for the shoot
ing of Ben Simpson in Belview on
Jan. lst last. The grand jury is still
investigating the case against one
or both of the boys, Lester Rollins
and Fred. Bager, for the assault upon
Hal Wing, the Iaundryman. The jury
retired for further deliberations.
The petit jury roll was called yes
terday morning and Percy Eykin and
John Roth were excused on account
of their belonging to the Lamberton
fire department.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-04-28

the Rev. F. j. Barackman by the
Christian Endeavor society of the
Presbyterian church, at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Wolff, on Friday
evening, May 6, from 8 to IL.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-04-28

g1ng down ana
burning sensa-
tons; and who
recognizes s,
b e self, that
she has become
irritable, cross,
blue and de-
spondent, is in
almost very
case suffering
from weakness
and disease of
the 6e1iCate a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-01
A DEATHDEALlNG VESSEL.

Washington, April Lone OF the ON
GERS OF the Vcsuvius. discussing the
possibility OF hostilities. said There
is one satisfaction about being aboard
a ship like this. In case we are struck
right, there will be no board OF inquiry
and no trouble about divers, etc. The
only thing 10 do will be To erect monu-
ment to our memory and attend TO our
obituary notices, for there will not be a
piece OF the boat left big enough for a
souvenir. A boat OF this style either
does fearful damage 10 her enemy, or
goes under in short order herself
Modern war will, i'm my opinion. be quick
work anyhow, and we represent the
very quickest type OF deathdealinE ves-
gel affoat."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-01
"I AM A JINGo OF JINGoEs."

Washington. April IAN apparently
simple request made of the senate by
Mr. Frye on behalf of the foreign rela-
tions committee Unexpectedly precipi-
tated a discussion on the Cuban ques-
ton. 1t finally led to passage at arms
between Mr.. Chandler and Mr.. Frye. in
which the former made sarcastic refer
ences to the conduct OF the foreign re-
lations committee and to the attitude OF
the president. Concerning the latter
Mr. Chandler said: Il have confidence
that the president intends to pursue a
patriotic and righteous course I'm the
present emergency and / shall thank
God when ~he reaches a conclusion OF
some sort or another. Therefore am
not in rebellion as yet against the powers
that be-"
Mr.. Allen made the request OF Mr..
Frye the occasion of a speech upon the
general Cuban question. I'm the course of
which he reviewed his own record on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-01

his conference with General ,woodford,
TO the European powers.
The feeling In Madrid is pessimistic.
The newspapers are ignorant of the
actual proposals of the United States
and are urging no surrender. The
Liberal says: The moment of the de-
noument (solution of the crisis) has
drawn much nearer. There may yet
be found means to delay matters. but
we doubt It, We ought TO apply our
selves to obtain gain of time. or heartily
devote ourselves to the contrary. In
our opinion it/would be acceptable, even
preferable. t9accept any extreme meas
ure which wbuld cut the knot IL we failed
10 unite IL. The situation is such tina {
by avoiding an external struggle we
may fall into a still graver one. namely
an internal upheaval."
The Pals characterizes the statement
regarding the reconcentrados in Cuba
as a fable. and declares that the United
States could not intervene without pro-
voking the protests of Europe, nor
seize the Maine disaster as n pretext
for war without scandalizing the world:
therefore. the government had adopted
humanitarianism as a means to cloak
its sinister designs."
The semi-ofiicial Globe says II is the
general opinion that I'VE are approach
ing rapidly the end of the struggle.
Forwarned against evil. we. neverthe-
less, still hope for the best"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-01

negotiations now going on TO treat for
a money consideration for the freedom
OF Cuha?'
1T is too contemplate to answer"
said Mr.. drosvenor. Such a thought
never entered into the head OF any man
connected with the administration. Do
you think that this great party In power
today Is going TO be unfaithful to trust
which viii. IL properly discharged. bring
glory TO the administration? Will the
administration run away from the most
brilliant opportunity that any admins
tration since the days OF Lincoln has had
TO establish itself and its party I'm the
praise and honor end glory OF mighty
people? Any gentleman who thinks SO
does nst understand she men at the
head OF sffairs. Let Us stand together
and cease this attempt at political capt.
tai. There is something more than
temporary political advantage to be con-
fidered. There Is statesmanship. there
is honor. there is integrity. there is glory
I'm the right direction. Cuba will be
free. and Cuba will be free by the inter-
vention OF the United States"
After Mr.. Grosvenor sat down, the de-
bate continued. Mr.. Cummings made a
speech In favor OF immediate interven-
tion and Mr.. Bailey again got the floor
srousing his side OF the house to en-
crossed swords with General GrosvenoI
and Mr.. Johnson, and the debate took
on a political phase.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-01
PROOF OF CANCELLATION.


Madrid. April Lat the cabinet meet
Ing Premier Sagasta. explained with
precision. ell the details of the confer
ences and negotiations, together with
the state OF the country and existing con-
ditions, which he regarded as necessary
TO the formation of proper judgment.
Alter four hours discussion the min
listers were without a solution, probably
because Mr.. Sagasta judged 1t inoppor-
tune to take a decision at the present
stage, and advisable 10 wait for the
Issue OF today's meeting
Prior to the council a note briefly re-
iating the queen regents ideas on the
subject OF the reply to be given the
United States was written. On this
being read at the council, Mr.. Sagasta.
taking paper from his pocket. an
tounced that he also had condensed his
opinion into a few lines which he pro-
ceeded to read. 1t Is understood that
he touched. one by one, upon all the
questions raised by the United States
and indicated the limits to which, in his
opinion. II would be possible to go with
out prejudice to the national honor or
dignity
All the ministers. including General
Correa, minister Of war. saw their
thoughts reflected in Mr.. Sagasta's
statement. which they unanimously ap-
proved. The ministers then proceeded
to the palace where they gave an ac-
count of the proceedings to the queen
regent. VINO approved them.
At Minister Woodford's conference
later. Sagasta's note. translated into
English. was submitted to the minister,
who. after reading IL. said: II am au-
thorized 20 negotiate ad referendum,
and therefore ] will transmit the cab
inet's reply to Washington"
The text OF the Sagasta note has not
been made known. the ministers main
tanning absolute reserve; but the cab
met is said TO have given proof OF senti-
nients OF the greatest conciliation."
a semi-oftlcial paper publishes an in
terview with an important polit-
ital .personagc" who says: Peace or
war now hangs by thread" There
is anxious expectancy respecting the
reply from Washington.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-01
THEIR CONDITION BETTER.

Washington, April 1.-The Spanish le-
cation has received full reports from
Captain General Blanco and from the
governors OF all the provinces of Cuba,
and from the aloades and chiefs of police
OF the principal cities, as TO the con-
dition of the reconcentrados. IT is an
elaborate treatment OF this subject by
the officers directly In charge. They do
not seek to minimize the dreadful con-
oition OF these people, but endeavor to
show that they are doing their utmost
to alleviate the misery and misfortune
which exists
General Blanco's report is in substance
as follows; I'm midst of the painful
impression caused by the situation Of
the reconcentrados. IL is some satisfac-
tion to note the great Improvement in
their condition as compared with what
it was four or five months ago. In
response to the keen interest which the
home government has shown in the mat :
ter, this government has endeayored
from the very first in every possible
way TO alleviate so much misery and
misfortune. The cities over-filled with
men, women and children without work,
were unable TO sustain a population of
consumers who produced nothing; the
destruction and pillage OF so many small
hamlets by the insurgents compelled the
unfortunate inhabitants to seek refuge
In the towns to save their lives, the only
thing possible to be saved from this wan
ton and barbarous destruction which
had reduced them to a state of the most
intense wretchedness.
1T is sad TO note that the population
has diminished, but it must be remem-
bered that this Is by no means due ex-
= -elusirely to want and misery-Ff1 en-
igration which occurred i'm some cities
was enormous; in Santiago alone 12.-
600 passports have been signed. The
official statistics also show that the Nigh
rates of mortality are not due in many
cases to the absence Of provisions. 1t
has been observed that the largest num-
ber of deaths occur upon the arrival
from the country OF new groups of recon-
centrados who. unwilling TO take the
advice OF doctors In their debilitated
state. ate the raucho that the thought
less charity of the soldiers makes them
rroffer, in many cases with fatal re-
suits. I will say. in conclusion, that
the situation has improved much and
that the most acute point OF the crisis
has passed"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-01

Mr.. Bailey. the Democratic leader, re
piled to Mr.. Johnson. II know" said
he. ''the standing OF the gentleman from
Indiana In the counsels of his party
well enough TO know that what he has
spoken is entitled to be considered al
most as authoritative. When he says
that the president is trying TO compose
the misunderstanding between this ma
tion and the Spanish government, upon
a basis which will compel Cuba to buy it's
liberty from the butchers OF Spain, we
are justified in supposing that it is for
that purpose the house has been denied
the opportunity to vote on a resolution
which declares that the Cuban patriots
have fairly won their independence. /
know that the policy of that side OF the
house was TO delay a decision of this
question in the hope that the rich and
powerful interests OF this and other ma
tions will compel the struggling patriots
OF Cuba to buy the freedom that they
have fairly won with their courage and
by their sword. owe the Republican
party no kindly offices, but. l. warn. IL
that IL it's leaders agree and the Repub-
lican party sanctions the agreement to
compel any people under Gods sun to
buy that liberty which God has given to
them. that party will never survive
long enough to escape the odium which
will be fastened upon Il by the outraged
sentiment of the American people.
Liberty Ia not a purchasable commodity
There was time I'm this republic when
no man in high station would have sug-
gested that one nation would sell IL, or
that another should be compelled TO buy
1t. II was birthright of men, and 1t Is
necessary TO Its assertion
War? You invite IL with all its hor-
rors. know the horrors of war as well
as the gentleman from Indiana (Afr
Johnson). / witnessed its desolation.
/. My father and my kinsmen came back
from the battleflelds rendered historic
by the co'Hage of those who wore the
blue as well as those who wore the grey
and on every hand they witnessed the
horrors and desolation, of war. We do
not want war. We have twice offered
you the opportunity to avoid 1t. but my
voice. and the voice of those with whom
without war II possible; Cuba free
without war II. possible, Cuba free
with war II necessary"
Mr.. Grosvenor (Rep., o.. whose utter
ances are given weight owing TO his
close friendship with the administra-
ton. answered MIR. Bailey. Nobody pro-
poses to force the cubans to buy their
independence" said he. "The whole
idle prattle OF this character in the news
papers has been just so much nonsense.
What does the gentleman know about
how far matters have progressed be-
tween the United States az the inter-
medlary source OF diplomacy and Spain
and Cuba on the other side? The time
has come In this country when misun-
derstanding OF what is going on is doing
more harm than the views of people
who do understand"
will the gentleman state" inter-
posed Mr.. Williams. that ne believes
from what he knows that II Is not In
centsmplation By the president In the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-01

Kisses from the galleries was NO great
that the chair was obliged to warn the
spectators against demonstrations. II
have realized from the start" said he.
that the danger TO the country was the
hot-headedness OF men who never stop
to reflect into what they would precipi-
tate the country. My voice has been
and still IL for peace. i am opposed to
war which involves a vast expenditure
of public money. burdens OF taxation.
the issuing OF paper money. and period
-of wild speculation. War. while II af-
fords opportunities for exalted patriot
isrn and heroic devotion TO the flag, opens
up an opportunity for the cormorant
who always preys upon the vitals of the
government and seeks TO take advan-
tage OF its necessity. / am opposed 10
that condition OF affairs which would
take away the flower OF the American
people, which would put women In
mourning and which would bring to our
unwilling ears the voice OF the orphan
i would 60 TO war ouly as last resort
] would not sacrifice precious American
blood except our quarrel should be
just one that would bring every Ameri-
can citizen to the support of his coun-
try's flag. and that would carry with 1t
the moral support OF the civilized world"
Mr.. Johnson said this government had
better allow the Cubans to pay $500 ,0O0,-
coo TO acquire their independence than
that one drop OF American blood should
be unnecessarily shed. (Applause on
the Republican sids and kisses In the
gallery.
1T does not make any difference to
me-" he said. whether am Kissed or
not. believe we are standing on the
verge of a volcano, and hope to God
that the ultimatum of the president will
not strike SO suddenly that il will create
such a resentment as 10 provoke war;
but IL II comss, every effort OF which
am capable will be thrown into the scale
In behalf Of a speedy. victorious con-
clusion OF that war. / appeal from the
jeers OF the chamber with which my re-
marks have been greeted; / appeal from
the Kisses OF the galleries which are not
expected to do the fighting; 1 appeal TO
the cool, calmer Judgment of my coun-
trymen which will pass upon my utter
ances when the time comes for calm and
respectful consideration"
Mr.. Lewis replied to Mr.. Johnson In a
humorous strain for time and created
a great deal OF merriment. He accused
Mr. Johnson OF being muzzled by the
speaker and afraid to shake off his
shackles. quailing when the speaker
looked at him. Mr.. Lewis closed by
saying: II do not know whether the
president OF the United States has Sc
lected the gentleman as his good friend
and defender on this floor. but II such Is
the case, then as a humble adviser of
the president / would suggest that he
join in the prayer of Caesar to be de-
livered from his friends. III it~should
come TO pass that the president should
receive. as some people I'm certain quar-
ters hope and others fear. his political
death, then those who may write his
obituary. II the gentleman from Indiana
continues I'm the course he has been
pursuing. may content themselves with
the elegy, Too much Johnson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-01

the subject and declared that he stood
now just where ne had always stood. In
favor OF the absolute independence OF the
Cuban people from that 'hideous men-
ster among nations" Spain. THAT
nation must be made TO pay for tha
wholesale murder OF American seamen.
She must compensate for that murder a.
least by freeing Cuba. by furIing her flag
and leaving this continent never 10 re-
turn. am lingo OF jingoes. ] have al
ways felt that the Cubans would ulti-
mately be able 10 wrest their freedom
from Spain. Whatever may be done
about the Maine disaster oue thing ought
to be distinctly understood IL should
not be submitted to the arbitrament OF a
foreign nation"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-01

Washington, April i.-spains oficiai
reply to President McKinley's latest de-
mand In the Cuban situation was re-
ceived in Washington last night. An
anxious party, comprising most Of the
cabinet and several friends OF the ad-
ministration. waited till late In expecta-
tion of developments. About 10:30 the
message began to appear in cipher, and
the work of translation was begun at
once. 1t was officially stated, however.
that no intimation as to the nature OF
the reply would be dlvulged. Among
those at the White House were Senator
Hanna. Secretary Alger, Secretary Bliss.
Assistant Secretary of State Day, AS
sistant Secretary OF State Adee, to whom
was confided the translation of the mes-
sage; Senator Spooner and Senator AID
rich.
There was an intensely expectant
crowd of newspaper correspondents,
larger than often gathers at the White
House at night. waiting I'm the lobby
outside the presidents office, but they
were destined TO disappointment, for
after the telegraph instrument In the ad-
joining office had steadily clattered for
half an hour, Mr.. Porter, the presidents
secretary. appeared with the announce
ment from Secretary Day that IT was
impossible to translate the message in
time to give out any statement last night
The telegraph instrument was still
clicking when the correspondents filed
out, indicating that the message was at
least quite lengthy.
The visitors attracted by the receipt
of the cipher dispatch from Minister
Woodford gradually drifted out from the
presidents Office till at midnight no one
was left but Secretary Porter. He de-
parted half an hour later. leaving only
the telegraph operator and the trans
lators struggling with the message. All
those who had been with the president
were reticent on leaving the executive
mansion. most OF them declaring they
had not seen any of the translation Of
the cipher dispatch and had no idea of its
purport.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-01
FIELD DAY FOR CUBA.

Torrent of Eloquence In the Chamber of
House OF Representatives.
Washington, April lone OF the most
exciting incidents OF the day in the house
Thursday was produced when Mr.. Lewis
tDem., Wash) denounced the alleged
agreement which rumor said the admin
istration was considering to accept a
money indemnification from Spain for
the murdered sailors OF the Maine.
Ills remarks drew from Mr.. johnson
Rep., Ind an Indignant protest aeainnt
the cries for war he heard all about him.
At enc point In his speech the storm Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-01
AN ALLEGED OUTLINE.

New York. April la special from
Washington to The World gives the fol-
lowing outline of Spain's reply: Spain
neither accedes to nor declines President
Mckinley's proposals. She makes the
counter argument that Spain should
herself be allowedDto propose terms as
TO what should be done regarding her
own territory; that the United States
should not do So"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-01
HANGING IN THE BALANCE.

London. April 1.-The Times says ed
itorially this morning: 1T is evident
peace and war hang I'm the balance. and
that the world has not long TO wait for
definite Information. 1t cannot be sup
posed that Americas terms have vet
been published in their completeness:
but they may be guessed to include the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-01
ADVISED TO REJECT.

- Madrid. April lat the conference
between the premier and the leaders of
the dissident conservatives. Mr.. Sagasta
unfolded the terms proposed by Minister
woodford. and be was councelIed TO re-
ject them. The premier replied that,
personally, he was not disposed to accede
To them. He added that he would like
20 submit the question OF the loss of the
Maine which was not touched upon at