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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-22
EXCITEMENT AT SEDALIA.
Receipts Of War News Yesterday Fol.
lowed by Grent Denomination
of Popular Feeling.


Sedalia, Mo-, April 21.-(SpeciaL) Never
before in the history of Sedalia has there
been such intense excitement as that which
followed the receipt of the news this aft
ernoon that Spain had declared war Fire
alarms, the steam whistles of railway
shops. factories and locomotives, church
and school bells. spread the news quickly
and within a few minutes every inch of
bunting and every flag in town was flung
to the breeze and the business streets be-
came resplendent with the red. white and
blue. while the flag of free Cuba was given
q prominent place in decorations every
where. The firing of cannon, anvils, giant
crackers and small arms added to the
patriotic enthusiasm. The public schools
were dismissed and the pupils helped to
swell the multitude on the main thorough
fares. Men. ladies and children paraded
the streets. each carrying from one to two
small flags and giving verbal evidence of
their love of country and qualification that
Uncle Sans army and navy would quickly
be given an opportunity to avenge the
Maine.
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GOOD Effect ON LONDON.
Through Postomces Helps the
Stock EXCHANGE

London, April 2l.-Money is Plentiful but
firm. The statement cabled here that the
United States treasury has decided to is
sue a war loan through the postoffices Of
the United States is exercising a good
effect upon the depression and stagnation
of the stock exchange here. though this
state of affairs is expected to continue un-
til the actual commencement of hostilities.
when more briskness is anticipated. Sew
eral American securities already indicate
improvement. Louisville & Nashville shares
are the firmest, as the road is expected to
benefit by the transportation Of troops.
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CAN RAISE FIVE THOUSAND.
War Strength Before Call
Is Made.

Jefferson City, No., April 21.-(Special)
Governor Stephens and Adjutant General
Bell have anxiously waited all day for
call for Missouri troops by the president.
but none came. They are ready to call
out and send 5000 men within twenty-four
hours to defend the country. General Bell
stated tonight that within twenty-four
hours after the call is made on the gov
ernor for troops the 3.400 men. Mis-
souri's quota under the military bill of
congress. would be ready to march to
the front.
This would take all the N. G. NJ who
desire to volunteer. He believes that near
ly the entire military force of the state,
2,5O0. will volunteer for service. All the
companies are being recruited up to war
strength. about 5000, men. and these will be
ready when the call is made. Many let
ters and kilograms have been received to-
day by Governor Stephens and General
Bell from all parts Of the state from men
offering their services for war.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-22
Troops Feed at St. joseph.

st. Joseph, Mo-. April 21.-Three special
trains on the Burlington brought to St.
Joseph. at noon to-day. United States in
fantry numbering 500 men. eight full COM
panies and two skeleton companies. Colonel
j. J. Van Horn is in command. There are
hospital corps Of sixteen and band of
thirty men; fifty pack mules and fifteen
cars of ambulances and tents. The stock
was fed here and dinner was served to the
soldiers. The regiment is en- route to New
Orleans
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Soldier. From Fort ID. A. Russell.

Hamilton. Mo-. April 21.-tSpecialJ The
three special trains bearing the troops
from Fort d. A. Russell. Wyo., to New
Orleans. passed through here at o'clock.
The citizens turned out en- masse and
cheered the soldiers Justify. "Old Glory"
waved from every housetop. The soldiers
greeted the bystanders heartily with
cheers.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-22
Z0LA is ON OUR SIDE.
His sympathies Are With America
and Cuba, but He L. Sorry
to See War.

Paris. April 21.-Emile Zola said to the
New York World correspondent concern
ing the trouble between the United States
and Spain: MY sympathies are with
America and Cuba, but 1 should be sorry
to see two great nations involved in blood
shed for so small cause.
Il expect Spain to give way at the last
moment.
Spain has evidently not the art of gov
erning colonial possessions. She must yiela
Cuba sooner or later"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-22
Logan to Recruit a REGIMENT

Chicago. April 21.-John A Logan, Jr.,
has received authority from the war de-
partment at Washington to recruit a regi-
ment Of 100 men and equip them for light
cavalry service. The work of organization
has been quietly progressing for several
weeks.
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Eixhth Infaptry En- Route,

Chillicothe. NO.. April 21.-(Special) Five
thousand people. headed by the local cornet
band greeted the Eighth infantry. Colonel
Van Horne commanding, at the Burlington
depot this afternoon. They are en- route to
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New Orleans, from Fort D. A. Russell.
Wyo Loud cheers went up from the
assembled thousands when the ringing of
bells and blowing of whistles announced
that war had been declared against Spain.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-22

! STOP! Examine the latest. newest de-
figns In gas fixtures. globes, etc. Alex
Gray, LIS Z. 10th st,
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erto. but now it displays great sympathy
with Spain. Las Novidades calls the action
OF the United States deceit perfidious, un-
scrupulous and repugnant'
The price OF bread Is rapidly rising,'
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-22
ARMIES FACE EACH OTHER.
War Ii Probable Between the Repub-
lies of NicaraEua and Cos
tn Rfca

Managua, Nicaragua, April 21-The peace
negotiations between Nicaragua and Costa
Rica have failed. War is probable.
The two armies are facing each other near
the frontier, scarcely half mile apart.
The Nicaraguan officers and troops, it is
reported, are anxious that President Zela-
va should leave them BUSINESS is al a
complete standstill
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-22
Portugue.e sympathi.e With Spain.

London. April 22--The Lisbon correspond
ent of the Times says:
THE Portuguese press has shown re-
markable forbearancs in its comments hith-
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at an end, but the work of preparation
Is proceeding on the contrary presump-
ton. This third division will consti-
tute the second reserve to be drawn
upon for reinforcements whenever need
ed, and it is possible that the men never
Will be called upon to leave their own
States, unless the plans Of the War
Department miscarry It may be re-
marked, by the way, that out of the
first class will come troops which will
be sent to the Philippine Islands. Cen
eral Miles has prepared a scheme
changing the boundaries of the pres
ent departments to facilitate the work
ing out Of this plan, and it is now be-
fore Secretary Alger for improvement.
The responses so far received from the
mastering officers continue to be very
encouraging.
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CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS.
The Whole Quota is Now at San
Francisco,

SAN FRANCISCO, May g. - The
whole quota of California volunteers is
now in San Francisco. Two battalions
of infantry and one battery of artil-
lery arrived from the interior this
morning, making up the complement of
troops to be modified with the regular
army at the Preside for service at the
Philippines. These troops will be ex-
amined to-day by the medical board,
consisting of Major w. d. Mccarthy,
Dr. t. A. Rottanzi and DR.. p ]. H.
Farrell of San Francisco, DR.. Choate,
Dr. Robely, DR.. Robinson and DIR.
Johnson from the south. Tomorrow
they will be mustered into the United
States service, and the California vol
unteers will be complete.
The T. c. Walker arrived here from
Stockton at O'Clock this morning with
the five companies of the Sixth Infan-
try, n. G.. c., under the command of
Lieutenant Colonel w. r. Johnson of
Stockton.
Companies A, c, E and H marched
straight to California Hall, at 620 Bush
street, where they We're served with a
breakfast, which they unanimously de-
clared to be very good and appetizing.
They spent the morning lounging about
the streets, and offering a spectacle to
the passer-by. Some of them in fatigue
went to sleep on the fiagstones; others
set up a yell every now and then to
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EMBARKING TROOPS.
No Order to Move Has Yet Been
Received at Tampa.

TAMPA F'1a.), May 0.-It is stated or
the best authority that no order for the
embarkation of troops from Tampa has
yet been received. and that none is OK
pected at present. While officials be-
lieve it probable that the plan of cam
paign of Cuba has been decided upor
already no movement of a large body
of troops from here is possible for sew
eral days. 1t will take some time tc
prepare the transports, and, moreover
nearly half the supplies necessary fo1
the army of invasion have yet to be
received. AT the present rate of prog
ress, and taking into account the tins
necessary for landing troops, it is hard
ly possible that any movement can take
place before the end of the week, if not
later.
Four Guns Of the same caliber as
those already in the artillery camp al
Port Tampa arrived here to-day, and
were assigned to various batteries al
Port Tampa, all of which are now equip
ped with their full complement of six
three and two-inch field guns. The
work of unloading the ammunition anG
supplies of provisions brought in by the
steamer Alamo was concluded to-day
and tomorrow the big vessel will be
given an overhauling. The work on the
transports is being pushed as rapidly
as possible. By Wednesday or Thurs
day, it is thought, everything will be III
readiness for the word to embark.
All eyes are now turned toward Porte
Rico, and word from Admiral Samp-
sons fleet is anxiously awaited. Should
news of a decided victory over the
Spanish fleet be received orders to en-
bark will follow promptly.
AMONG REGULARS AT MOBILE.
MOBILE (Ala.), May 9.-The concen-
tration of equipment here is going on
and is regarded as final preparation fol
movement of the regular troops toward
the seat of war. One hundred and sew
enty-seven mules, thirty-eight wagons
and harness. a number of ambulances
and 1000 uniforms, the latter in parI
for volunteer troops, are expected from
st. Louis, Jeffersonville, Ind, and Phil
adelphia. Corrals are building at Tam
pa for the mules.
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GRATEFUL CUBANS.
Pleased That United States Will
Aid in Conuuering Spanish.

NEW YORK, May "a commission
er sent to Gomez's camp has returned
here bringing the Cuban leaders for
NAL official thanks in behalf of Cuba
to the United States, a letter to Presi-
dent Mckinley and one each to General
Miles and Admiral Sampson, also
thanks to the American people, says a
dispatch to the World from Key
West.
Gomez wants rifles, food, clothing and
United States troops in the order
named. Armed and supplied, he prom
ises to drive the blockaded Spaniards
out in six months. Cubans in general
wish arms and American troops to
bring them. All are profoundly CRATE
full and anxious to be put in condition
to fight.
Gomez formally declares his readiness
to cooperate with Miles and Sampson,
and now the United States have avail
able the principal land forces necessary
to take Havana without risking many
of our soldiers. Hunger in the fields
almost equals Weyler's cemetery towns.
Ten thousand Cuban revolutionists
have died in the last four months. Co
mez's own forces in Santa Clara are
now living vicariously on small game.
Other portions are worse, and but 90,
900 healthy soldiers remain. Using
transports simultaneously in different
points in the narrow island can in two
weeks put them in Havana.
There are 1900 men in Southeastern
Cuba, 1000 in Santa Clara under Ca
rillo, 1,5OO in Matanzas under Betan-
court, 800 in Havana under various
small leaders, 5000 in Pinar del Rio.
Pedro Diaz and Mayia Rodriguez are
under the experienced and skillful Co
mez, and there are fully 10000 more
Cubans anxious to fight if armed,
equipped and fed by the United States.
Exampled by few regular troops, the
most moderate estimate is 10000 reso-
lutte Cubans, of which at least half
have heard bullets before. Conditions
of the blockaded island beggar descrip-
ton.
The Evening Posts" Key West cor
respondent to-day says: An artist who
has just arrived from Gomez's camp
says that there are $4,000 Cubans in
the neighborhood of Sancti Spiritus, but
they are short of arms and ammuni-
ton They also have difficulty in OBJ
tanning sufficient food, but are full of
enthusiasm and desire to cooperate
with our army.
The condition of the reconcentrados is
described as pitiable in the extreme.
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MOVEMENTS oF WARsHIPs.
No Truth in Report Of Spanish
Fleet Off Hayti.

CAPE HAYTIEN HaytD, May O.
Julius G. Tusker. United States Consul
at Martinique, says there is no founda-
ton for the report that Spanish fleet
has been sighted off that island.
CRUISER ISABEL IL.
ST. THOMAS CIV. y, May 9.-The
Spanish cruiser Isabel H., an ironclad
of l 100 tons displacement and carrying
a crew of about $50 men, arrived here
at 6 O'Clock this morning. Her corn-
mander communicated with the Spanish
Consul at this port. and the cruiser
cleared Immediately, destination I'M
known. No news has been received
here of any engagement yesterday.
THE MONTGOMERY.
PORT AU PRINCE (HaytD, May g.
1t is rumored that the United States
cruiser Montgomery is off the Mole ST.
Nicholas, apparently watching the
Windward Passage between Hayti and
Cuba
BATTLESHIP OREGON.
BAHAI (BraziD, May 9-The United
States battleship Oregon arrived here
at $40 o'clock this morning. 1t is said
she is now acting under secret instruc-
tions from Washington.
CAPTAIN SIGSBEE'S SHIP
DELAWARE BREAKWATER Del),
May 9.-The auxiliary cruiser ST. Paul,
Captain Sigsbee commanding, put to
sea this morning. Her destination is
not known.
AMERICAN FLEET APPROACHING
PORTO RICO.
MADRID, May "a cable dispatch
from the Captain-General of Porto Rico
says he has information that the Amer
lean fleet is approaching.
A SPANISH STORY.
MADRID, MAY 9.-Blanco says an
American cruiser and torpedo boat at
tempted to force Cardenas Channel.
After half an hours engagement with
three Spanish gunboats the Americans
were forced to retreat
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incidentally he saw Rear Admiral
Simpsons fleet steering in an easterly
direction.
Lieutenant Rowan left Cuba May 1st
in an open boat.
ATCHISON (Kan.), May 9.-The wife
of Lieutenant A. S. Rowan, who lives
in this city, received a telegram from
the War Department to-day stating
that her husband was safe. Lieutenant
Rowan was lately sent to Cuba to the
camp of General Garcia.
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CHICAGO NAVAL RESERVE.
Senator Mason Urges the Accept.
ance of Their Services.

WASHINGTON, May 9.-Senator Ma
son called at the Navy Department to
urge UPON the authorities the accept
ance Of the Chicago Naval Reserve
The Senator brought with him tele-
grams from Mayor Carter Harrison and
other officials, begging the department
to accede to the requests of the militia
boys. Secretary Long will do whatever
can be done for the Chicago militia, but
finds the department much embarrass-
ed by many requests of this kind from
other States with which he is unable to
comply.
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LIEUTENANT ROWAN.
the Object for Which
He Went to Cnha

NASHUA IN. HI, May 9-First Lieu
tenant Andrew S. Rowan of the Nine
teenth Infantry, the agent of the United
States War Department, who has been
on visit to Cuba, arrived here to-
day after accomplishing his mission
He has seen the Cuban leaders and
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ed far north of the break. 1t is Just
possible that Spanish emissaries have
cut the cable to conceal some naval
demonstration or movements of Spanish
ships in that quarter of the world
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PREPARING
TO MOVE
ON ISLANDS.
Plans for the Campaign
in Cuba.
Island TO be Attacked Stimuli
taneousIy at Two Points.
U. S. Troops and Insurgents in Rear
and Fleet in Front of Havana.
Expected an Expedition With Arms and
Ammunition for Insurgents Will
Sail From Tampa This
Morning.

KEY WEST, May 9.-1O:2O p. m
Three separate reports Of engage
ments of United States warships
reached here tonight, but thus fa1
details are wanting. One rumor is
that the cruiser Montgomery has
captured two prizes off Cape Hay
item, after a sharp battle with two
Spanish gunboats, and put into St
Nicholas slightly damaged. An
other says that the tug Osceola of
the mosquito fleet was fred upon
near Havana, and the third is that
three Spanish gunboats fred upon
the United States torpedo boat
Winslow at Cardenas, but were re-
pulsed by the WinsIow after one
had been disabled.
The Vicksburg tonight brought
In fishing smack, the Fernandino,
taken off Havana.
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WASHINGTON, May 9.-The Presi-
dent and the members of his Cabinet
are now expecting DEVELOPMENTS from
Admiral SIMPSONS fleet, which was
dispatched against Porto Rico. 1t is
believed that his victory will be as
complete as that of Admiral Dewey at
Manila, although it is hardly to be ex-
pected that the consequences to his
fleet will be as unimportant No alarm
is felt as to the whereabouts of the
Spanish fleet, and it certainly is not
expected that Admiral Sampson will
encounter them at Porto Rico. AS to
the plans of campaign in Cuba. it was
understood there had been no material
change from that announced some time
ago AT the proper time it is expected
that a landing of considerable force
with provisions and munitions for the
insurgents will be effected at some cas-
lily accessible point, and that an active
campaign will then begin from the rear
as well as from the fleets in front of
1t is now officially admitted that Adj
miral Sampson was yesterday with his
fleet near Cape Haytien, on the north
coast of Santo Domingo, and distant
about a days run from Porto Rico.
To-day no reports have come to the de-
partment of any '1urid engagements
that are said to have taken place in
those waters, but it is said at the de-
partment that if there was gun firing
yesterday and the day before, as re-
ported by merchant vessels, it was
probably caused by some of the United
States vessels chasing either prizes or
the small Spanish gunboats that are
believed to be cruising around in those
waters. It is not believed that there
has been any engagement between Ad-
miral Simpsons forces and the Span
ish ironclad flying squadron, else re-
ports would have been received already
at the department
Expectation is manifest at the Navy
Department that something important
is to happen soon. 1t is surmised that
if Sampson does not strike the Spanish
flying squadron he may strike a blow
at Porto Rico itself.
1t is a curious fact that thus far the
Navy Department does not know posi-
lively where the Spanish fleet is, and
it is just possible that the vessels may
be away over on the other side of the
Atlantic, or at CadiZ, instead of being
in Sampson's neighborhood in the West
Indies. That such a thing can happen
is plainly shown by the report from ST.
Thomas that the Spanish cruiser Al
fonso XIII. arrived at Porto Rico yes
terday or the day before. There is a
formidable protected cruiser of modern
type, and it had been supposed all
along that she was at Cadiz, Spain,
forming part of the home-defense
SQUADRON. The fact that she has ar
rived at Porto Rico without knowledge
of her departure having leaked out is
an evidence that the Spanish authori-
ties are able to guard the secrecy Of
their naval movements much better
than our own people are able to do.
Word came to the Navy Department
to-day that the cable had been cut be-
tween Mon.evideo and Rio Grande de
Sui thus cutting off all communication
along the east coast of South America
below the first and last-named points
in the south of Brazil If this were not
an accident it would be hard to guess
at the purpose, the Oregon having pass
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It seems to US it would be awfully
hard to love a girl who can't sing.
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ing the existing war; and based on the
thanks of Congress"
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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-02-05
a Unlon q silvsr Pore,

State Senator BalIentine, Of Blaine
county, leading Populist and that
party's nominee for governor in the
campaign before the last. IL in favor Of
. union OF all the silver forces. He at
one time thought the PopuIist party
should maintain an attitude of strict
independence, but now he realizes such
action but places his party in the posi-
ton OF drawing chestnnts from the
tire for the benefit OF the Republicans
and he favors the proposed silver union
most heartily.
He not only wants q silver union on
the state and legislative tickets, but on
the county tickets as well. His plan Is
for Democrats, PopulIsts and Silver Re
publicans to unite in each county and
make Q fair division Of the Offices.
This would insure the election Of the
union ticket in each county without
involving any great expense for cam
paign purposes, which would effect a
great saving and at the same time re-
suit most bene6cally in the event Of a
state union, which could not be affected
until after the county conventions have
completed their labors. BY this plan,
IL it can be carried out in majority of
the counties, the state silver union win
be assured, for the delegates win come
TO the state convention in 4 proper
frame Of mind for the innovation, and
it would be herculean task to swerye
them from their purpose.-Nampa
Leader.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-02-05

Herman Kuch, late hospital steward
at Fort Sherman, now stationed at Al.
catraz, Cal, la a letter to the Press
dated January 9th, gives as the follow
Ing information, which win be Of inter-
est TO our readers:
I'VE arrived safely and are now
nearly settled. have been TO the city
few times and found IL to be very
handsome one. Yesterday, January
36th, i went to the military athletic
contest Al Central Park. (Thls is part
OF the California Golden JubiIee) There
! saw some OF the finest horsemanship
| had ever seen. Corporal Healy, troop
d. fourth cavalry, son Of Mr.. Healy, Of
CGnr d'Alene, who 10 here studying for
. commission. in company with six
Others. rode Cossack fashion,. e. stand
ing erect In the saddle-at full speed
down the course, stopping the horses
break-neck speed In less than a second,
before a high fence. throwing them
selves out OF the saddle, nnsaddlIng the
horses, vaulting on the horses bareback,
their backs towards the horses heads
and their faces towards the horses taIls,
thus riding back again at full speed up
close 70 the referee. This event was
won by Corporal Healy in Iine style.
Healy won second place in the Rescue
Race" The rescue race was TO show
one Of the ways and means OF rescuing
q eomrade when pressed too close by
Indiana Nine mounted troopers, be-
sides Corporal Healy, flew TO their com.
rades' rescue, discharging their revol.
vers,-the different men to be rescued
lay behind their fallen horscs-until
abreast those to be rescued, when, in
the twInkling Of an eye, each man had
his comrade In front OF him or behind
him and was riding back at q terrible
speed, holding bride with one hand and
wounded with the other. Corporal
Healy was fouled accidentally when
near the referee. BY an unmanagable
horaa =