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The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-04-02
1000 Pounds Of Alfalfa Seed for Sale.

r. II. Cowles has 1000 pounds choice
Nevada alfalfa seed which he offers 10
sell at reasonable prices.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-04-02

Baptist Sunday school at School
house every sunday afternoon from 3 to
p. M. MRS. j. w. SMITH,
Superintendent.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-04-02

will sell good wood and give good
measure this month for S. 30 per cord,
cash on delivery. X. +. SToKER.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-04-02
Wood! Wood!!

Short Bros. will sell wood, cut stove
length, in 4-cord lots for 500. Delivered
to any part of town.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-04-02

~>O~A oAiO hAOohO0 ebilo ICcuI Ob w IICb
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA F7C SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK, M
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
SHE'S OFF.
The Minneapolis Weighs Anchor
at League Island
And Steams Swiftly Toward
Hampton Roads.
TO JOIN THE VESSELS
Which Compose SchIey's Fly
ing Squadron.
MiantOnOmOh and Katahdin to
Follow Soon.
TO JOIN THE VESSELS

Philadelphia, April 1.-The United
States cruiser Minneapolis sailed from
League Island navy yard early this
morning and is now steaming down the
Delaware river at top speed, bound for
Hampton Roads, where she will join
the flying squadron. If the fast cruiser.
goes straight ahead, without dropping
anchor to wait for a tide, she should ar
rive at Hampton Roads tonight The
bunkers of the Minneapolis are over
nowing with coal and during the past
rev days all Of her ammunition has
been placed aboard, so that she is ready
Tor action. The Minneapolis has only
been recently placed in dry dock and
her bottom makes it possible to get all
OF the speed out of the big ship that is
in her
The departure of the Minneapolis
leaves only two modern warshipS at
League island, the double turret mon
itor Miantonomoh and the harbor de-
tense ram Katah1in. OF these Mian-
tonomoh will sail within a day or two
and the Katahdin probably soon there
after Workmen are engaged night and
day on the eight old monitors and five
of them are practically ready for sea-
The cruiser Minneapolis anchored at
Deepwater Point, off Newcastle Del.
at 9:20. She will probably wait for high
| tide this afternoon, before proceeding.
The Minneapolis made the run from
Marcus Hook to New Castle, a distance
of about % miles, in little over one
hour
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Details of Todey's Important Cabinet
Meeting.

Washington, April 1-Senators and
representatives formed a continuous
stream of callers up to the assembling
of the cabinet today, but were unusu-
ally guarded in their expressions after
they left the president, saying the sit
uation was too grave to admit of posi-
bic miSquOtation or misrepresentation
of utteranceS at this time
Representative Mitchell of New York,
one of those who remained at the White
House some time, but left before see
ing the president, stated, however, that
he was assured by one relatively al
most next to the president, that when
the diplomatic proceedings are made
public. they will form very great
surprise to the American public, Judg-
ing from the adverse criticisms that
have been frequently INDUCED in. He
said from the assurances given him, no
one will have reason to criticise the
presidents course, and added that every
fair minded American would praise him
for the firm stand he has taken
Both Mr.. Dingley and Mr.. Adams
would say nothing as to what had pass
ed between them and the executive 1t
is believed, however, that their confer
ence was the result of an either direct
or indirect call of the president.
The president had considerable diff
Guilty in meeting all those who came to
talk with him, owing to the more sig
nif1cant conferences that consumed
much time. A number of members
failed entirely to get at him and had to
leave without accomplishing their mis-
sion, when the cabinet session began.
Senators Gray of Delaware, Fairbanks
of Indiana and Cullom of Illinois and
ex-Representative Bellamy Storer, the
present United States minister to Bel
gium, were among those who had con-
ferences with the executive during the
cabinet session.
The cabinet was unusually prompt in
arriving. Before they had assembled
some of them had not been acquainted
with the nature of the latest note from
Madrid. save through the press dis
patches and received their first orig
inal information upon the beginning of
the deliberations.
Secretary Bliss was the nrst conner,
and arrived a quarter of an hour earlier
than is customary, and Assistant Sec
retary Day followed him. Secretaries
Alger and Wilson came next, and before
n O'Clock every member of the cabinet
was in his place in the cabinet room.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
WAIT UNTIL MAY.
Spain Would Stop Fighting That
Long if Asked by Cuba

Washington, April 1.-The following is
an abstract from the telegram received
from Gen. Woodford on the evening OF
March 81 on the general situation IN
Cuba He informs the government OF
the United States, that Gen. Blanco has
revoked the decree relating to the re-
concentrates in the western province
of Cuba, which are understood 70 pe
the provinces of Matanzas, Santa Clara,
Habana and Pinar del Rio, that the
Spanish government has placed at tne
disposaI of the governor general tne
credit Of 600, 900 pesetas (S6OO,OOo) 10
the end that the country people may
return at once and with success, to thelr
Iahors The Spanish government VIII
accent whatever assistance to feed ana
succor the necessitous may be sent from
the United States, in accordance with
the plan now in operation. He propo-
ses to confide the preparation Tor an
honorable and stable peace to the IN
s11Iar narliament, without whose con-
c11rrence the Spanish government Woulo
NOT he able to arrive at the final result
haine understood that the powers re-
served by the constitution TO the CEN
+roI government are not 1eSSened or dl-
,oiniShed AS the Cuban chambers VIII
not meet until the fourth day OF May
the Spanish government viii not on It's
mart object to a suspension OF hoStlIl-
Ties if asked for by the insurgents from
the general in chief, to whom IL Will
belong to determine the duration ana
the condition of the suspension
The president will communicate with
oongrass as soon as he can prepare
The Foregoing, including the last par
aerauh was made public Immediately
after the cabinet meeting.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
1T is ALL OVER.
Organ of the Sagasta Govern
ment Says Further NegO-
tiatiOn is Useless.

Madrid, April 1.-The most important
comment on the situation this after
noon as that of the ministerial journal,
Ell Liberal which may be looked upon
as undoubtedly rejecting the position
of the Spanish government. The paper
says: I'VE have done all we can to re-
move pretext for rupture. If Presi-
dent Mckinley refuses our concession,
we, with quiet conscience will await
any trials which may come and defend
our honor and our rights. The entire
nation supports the government. This
was the meaning of yesterday even
ing'S enthusiasm. Rich and poor are
working together. No one asks wheth-
er the sum collected goes for warshipS.
1t sufficeS to know that it will be em-
ployed to resist any foreign pressure.
Spain must no longer live under the
continual menace and unrest of the
past three years. There must be no
more debating, or haggling. Even rup-
ture is preferred. Intervention is de
facto even now. We desire and appeal
for peace, but the limit of our long suf-
fering is at an end We will not be the
aggressors, but we will defend our
rights with our traditional tenacity and
bravery
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
BEGS VICTORIA.
Queen Regent of Spain Writes
to England's Queen
Asking That She Intercede Be-
tween Spain and U. s.
BUT QUEEN VICTORIA
Is Not Feeling Very Well and
Declines.
Refers the Letter to Her Prem
ier, Lord Salisb ury.
BUT QUEEN VICTORIA

London, April 1.-The Queen Regent
OF Spain has sent an autograph letter to
the Queen of England, the New York
correspondent learns from a high
source, imploring help. Queen Maria
Christina begs Queen Victoria to use
her influence to prevail upon the British
government to support Austria and
France in an attempt to secure Euro
pean mediation.
This extraordinary step has been ta-
ken by the Queen Regent because of the
cold reception accorded by the British
government to the representations of
the Spanish ambassador respecting me-
diation.
The Worlds informant added:
Queen Victoria simply forwarded a
copy of the Queen Regents letter to
Lord Salisbury, whose policy will not in
any way be affected by it. England will
tolerate no policy of bolstering up Span
ish rule in Cuba
The opinion prevails that the govern
ment will be pressed from the liberal
benches of the house of commons to
reco gnize the independence of Cuba as
soon as the United States does.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
THE CASE IS CLOSED
AS Now Made Up 1t Will Be
Presented to Congress.

Washington, April 1.-The circulation
with the official statement made public
this afternoon, it can be stated on auth
ority that the case as now made up by
the negotiations between Spain and the
United States will constitute the case
as it will be submitted to congress in
the presidents message There is no
present intention of pursuing further
negotiations which will change the sta
tus of the Cuba question, as now pre-
sented in the correspondence between
Spain and the United States.
Washington, April 1.-The circulation
of the Associated Press bulletin giving
an abstract of the reply of Spain caused
intense excitement in the house. Those
members who have recently been in
consultation with the president say that
the announcement of an intended mes
sage means that there will be a review
of the entire Spanish situation and no
doubt would state that further negotia-
tions to bring about a peaceful solution
of the case were useless. Some think
the president will advise Intervention.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
HOW THE NEWS CAME.
Result of Yesterdays DeIibsration al
Madrid.

Washington, April 1.-SpAin's official
reply to President McKinley's latest de-
naand in the Cuban situati,n was re-
ceived in Washington last night. An
anxious party comprising most of fIaa
cabinet and several close friends Of fTs
administration waited tilJslste =.
evening in expectation - srSo1-eIeTs
ments. About half past - +be meg
sage began to come, IN ..57l.r - ara the
work OF translation way FfelllAls 49,. 81 S,9ca
It was officially atats bowever. owe that
no intimation as to - ,t,,ra ef the
reply could be divulY s tl.e As-
Among those at gen ~,-ss., IIouse
were Senator Hannt tne M ny N1oer
Secretary Bliss, Asa, seer SS.,.5s.+s.,.1| Se< of
State Day who diSlStdht Ss-s 1resi-
dent; Assistant Sec5.eta, W VIII IH state dee
to whom was coBf6ed ~ transiation
of the message; JSaro+or Snooner and
Senator Aldrich. i11Ie,l T--, = I, ;, Intense
ly expectant cro1rd of ,,awsDaner cor
respondents, larEeT than nften pather
at Tue hlte f1ouse at night, waiting
flee. But they Tera destined to disap-
pOintment for aftar TIE telegraph in
strument in The adjoining office had
steadily clatteEad for half an hour. Mr..
Porter, the president's secretary, ap-
peared with the announcement from
secretary Day that it was impossible to
translate the message in time to give
out any statement last night.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01

200 Men Working on the Repairs to
the Texas.

New York, April IAN order was re-
ceived at the navy yard here today to
send 60 blue jackets to League Island.
1t is presumed that this detail is order
ed for duty on the old monitors now
being fitted for service. Nearly 200 men
are engaged in the repairs to the Texas
This afternoon the painting of the ship
was completed.
The Mayfiower is to come out of dry
dock today, her armor having been put
in position and the work of mounting
her guns will begin at once.
Work on the other yachts and tugs
is progressing rapidly and it was said
today that in three weeks all the vessels
would be ready for active service with
the fleet.
A large shipment of ordnance stores
from the yard was made today for the
fleet.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
At MADRID.
A Peaceful Solution of Cuban
Question
Is "HOped For'' Unless the
President is Forced
FROM HIS POSITION.
Spanish Officials Don't Under
stand the Situation
Or They Are Trying to Mislead
Their People.
FROM HIS POSITION.

Madrid, April 1.-The opinion is ex-
pressed from an authoritative source
that an agreement between the govern
ments of Spain and the United States
will be reached, including the Maine
and reconcentrados questions. 1t is add
ed that this also means arriving at
durable peace solution.
1t is also said that the government
and Capt Gen. Blanco are in accord
with the peninsu1ar government to as
sist in the work of peace.
Those who are best informed here be-
Heve peace is assured unless President
McKinley's hands are forced, making
him depart from the calm attitude he
has assumed throughout the crisis. 1t
is further semi officially asserted that
the Spanish government. believing
they correctly interpret the sentiment
of justice and the lofty aims" of the
president, assert that Spain ''will not
hesitate to do anything necessary to
preserve peace without other limits
than national dignity ard territorial in
tegrity."
These views are the substance of an
official note on the subject, published
here today. The Spanish government
takes bright view of the relations
with the United States and believes
that peace is secured The important
newspapers comment on 1he note in this
strain. But inquiries nade last of the
United States minister, Gen. Woodford,
failed to secure anything confirming the
optimistic impressions prevailing here.
He has so earnestly been the friend of
peace throughout, that his silence nov
causes much anxiety in diplomatic cir
cles
Gen. Woodford was busy at the Uni
ted States legation until late last night.
Washington, April 1.-The senate
committee on foreign relations again to-
day was slow in get - TO work. and
Notwithstanding the b lied
for half past ten, "a not
been secured at IL o'clock. 1his appar-
ent lethargy was due to the fact that
ed to wait entirely upon the executive
and they feel that much will depend
upon the cabinet meeting today and
that nothing can be done until the pur-
port of deliberations can be made
known. A strong sentiment has deveI-
oped in the committee for an absolute
declaration of war when the time comes
lief on the part of some that this course
may be adopted, that the Maine catas-
trophe is being thoroughly exploited.
The advocates of this course think that
the proof of Spanish instrumentality in
the explosion is so strong that it could
be made to justify a most radical de-
claration. The more conservative ele-
ment however, is disposed to be guided
in the form of the declaration, by the
wishes of the president In any event
the facts in the Maine affair will be
used to support the position taken and
the committee is disposed to make much
out OF it in justifying its position.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
SITS In SECRET.
The Senate Discusses Purchase
of Islands Behind Closed
Doors.

Washington, April 1.-The senate to-
day went into executive session on a
motion of Senator Lodge, member of
the committee on foreign relations.
Senator Lodge was not with the COM
mittee during the last half hour of its
session. The purpose of the secret Ses-
sion is the consideration of the resOlu-
zion reported yesterday from the com
mittee on foreign relations for the ac-
QUESTION of the Danish West India is
lands.
The reason for considering the matter
behind closed doors is the belief that
our relations with Spain will necessar-
lily be discussed and that information
might be divulged that would be of ad-
vantage to that country.
The session is not strictly an execu
tive session, but is a secret executive
session.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
Her REPLY.
Spain Says She Cannot Take
Action
Along the Lines Proposed by
President Mckinley.
SHE OFFERS ANOTHER
Proposition, Which is That the
Dispute
Be Settled Through a Confer.
ence Of Nations.
SHE OFFERS ANOTHER

Washington, April 1.-The reply of
Spain. it is said. in effect, to be:
''The independence of Cuba means the
parting orc cession of Spanish terri
tory, which cannot be done without the
consent of the Spanish cortes, which is
not in session and will not be- in session
until April "A, and. consequently no def
mite answer can be returned to the de-
mand of the United States until the
cortes assemblies.
Then a counter proposition is submit
ted that the Cuban matter shall be set
tied upon a basis equitable among ma
tions.
The United States is asked to give
Spain time to treat with the insurgents
and ascertain what can be done in the
nature of a peace settlement
Senators who know the nature of the
diplomacy and made for its effect upon
the world at large.
1t is said the reply is unsatisfactory
to the president and that he does not
believe it will be satisfactory to con-
gress-- Administration circles feel that
after Monday congress is likely to take
matters into it's own hands and fear is
expressed that there be disagreement
between the branches of the govern
ment, which would be unfortunate at
this critical period.
No one at the capitol has undertaken
to speak for the president. Although
those who have seen him, say that his
hopes of a peaceful solution of the diff
fculty have been disappointed by the
reply from Spain.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
w. KS GIFT.
Mr.. Vanderbilt Will Present a
$5,OOO,OOO Warship.

New York, April 1-WiIIian X Wander
bflt, it is reported, has decided. in the
event of war with Spain, to present to the
United States government a warship to
cost 5000. 600.
This interesting inforrna ton came from
a most reliable source, with the exp1ana-
ton that Mr.. Vanderbilt, impressed with
the justice of the nations attitude in the
present crisis, believed this to be the most
direct and practical manner in which he
could be of service to his country.
His grandfather, Commodore Cornelius
Vanderbilt, during the civil war present
ed to the federal government the large
steamship Vanderbilt, valued at at 81, ,O0O-
ao0
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
WITHIN 80 MINUTES
The Foreign Relations Commit
tee Will Act When
Called Upon.

Washington, April AFTER the adj
journment of the senate committee on
foreign relations at noon, Senator Davis
chairman of the committee-left the
capitol and went to the White House.
The members of the committee were
even more non-committal than usual
after this session and all of them indi-
Gated by their grave countenances and
general demeanor that they considered
the crisis had arrived.
They refused to reveal any of the
proceedings of the session, but some of
them stated that the committee could
report within 30 minutes if called upon.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
To PORTO RICO.
Reported That COmmadOre
Schley Has Been Ordered
To Sail With the Flying Squad
drOn at Once,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF
Heading Off the Spanish FlOtil-
la Coming Westward.
This Report is "Officially De-
nied'' at Washington.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF

Chicago, April IA special to the
Chronicle from Washington says:
''It is reported on good authority that
sealed orders have been sent to Com
modore Schiey at Hampton Roads. The
destination of the flying squadron is
thought to be the vicinity of Porto Ri
co to intercept the Spanish torpedo flo
tilla that left the Canary Islands more
than a week ago.
Washington, April lit was stated
on authority at the navy department at
2:30 that no orders had been issued to
the hying squadron to prepare for sea.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
CUBAN BONDS HIGHER
Recent Developments Give Them a
Boost in the Market.

New York, April 1.-Cuban bonds are
looking up. They are today quoted as
high as go in the Maritime exchange.
and it is said at the junta that General
Palma is in receipt of frequent propo-
sitions from persons who are willing TO
take blocks of the bonds, at options,
say, to be paid for at par as soon as
Cuba shall be free.
There have been issued in all $4,000. 600
of bonds of the Cuban republic, which
are made payable ten years after the
evacuation of Cuba by the Spanish
forces Five hundred thousands dollars
of these have been sold, realizing about
$3.50 600
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
SPANISH PLOTTERs.
Arrested in Mexico are Held by the
Courts.

Paredo, Tex, April LIN the case of
Andres Santos, Margareto Cavasos of
Vallacillo and AdolfO Rodriguez of San
Infano Mex, the three leaders of the
proposed Spanish invasion now held in
communicate in Neuvo Laredo by the
federal authorities the Mexican court
has rendered it's decision. The men are
charged with violation of the neutrality
laws of Mexico and the court held that
there was sufficient evidence to hold
them.
DR.. Marti, the principal leader and
the other prisoners will be brought to
Nuevo Laredo within a few days.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
BATTERY g AT GALVESTON.
Another Big Gun is on the Way to
That Port.

Galveston, Tex, April 1.-Heavy battery
G, First artillery, arrived in Galveston
yesterday morning from Jackson bar
ra cks. They are to man the batteries at
Fort Point, but there are no barracks
or suitable ground for camping out they
will be quartered for the present in the
old custom house They will test the
guns and mortarS in few days. An
other 1O-inch rifle will arrive here in the
morning and this will complete the arma-
ment of the Fort Point batteries.
Enlistment fell off at the naval recruit
ing station yesterday Of the two ex..
amined only two were accepted, a second
class machiniSt and an apprentice
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
ID. G. METSKER DYING.

o,,sIv i'll at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. w. E. Sterne. experienced relapse
Friday evening and is much worse today.
His condition is such that the members
of the family have attended him all day,
Mr. Sterne deeming it unwise to leave
long enough to so to his office Mr..
MefsJxer is suffering from a partial paraly-
sis of one side and his condition is said
to be very serious.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
UNTIL MONDAY.
The Senate Has Decided to Ad-
iOurn Till Then.

Washington, April lon motion Of
Mr.. Allison, and without objection, the
senate has agreed that when it ad-
journs today it be until Monday next.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
SAW SPAIK'S FLEET.
An English Steamer Met 1t
March 23 Moving West.

London, April IA steamer which has
arrived from Las Paimas, Canary island,
reports having met four Spanish torpedo
boats and three torpedo boat deStroyers.
with escort ship, on March %, a few
miles distant from Las Palmas. They
were going south and were understood to
be bound for Cuba The hotilla was
steaming slowly and looked most inpos-
ing, but with no bunting showing.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-01
THE VIzCAYA SAILS.
Accompanied by the Squadron
She Leaves Havana.

Havana, April 1.-The Spanish cruisers
Vizcaya and Oquonda sail
Qt would seem from the fact that the
Associated Press is notified by the cable
company that the above dispatch is ap-
parently ended, that the censor has killed
the words which followed the word .sail,(