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main,d at the legation during the oas.
sending and receiving many dispatches aud
renleuiDg with his advisers lie cRbled ,ho
tntlrr president message to Madrid. ex-
oept only the historical reference to Cen
Graz Grant'D message, Texas, etc. The min-
istcr said he must decline TO make tho
slightest public ailuSion TO The presidents
MESSAGE. rs any romark from MIN would
DC lnconRstent with his position. II Is
known, however, that Seno, lolo Is kecn-
ly sensitive To the language or the mes-
sage What Its uneot Win be on his sphere
Is not known, for no word has come from
Manrd. Up to tonight Senior Polo had re.
rciSed no Instructions TO withdraw. nos
Was there any intimation OF such instruc-
tons.
At tho othcr embassies and legations
the message aroused the greatest interest,
but IL can not be said that 1t WAS r,at
with satisfaction. The general feeling was
expressed by the statement that tbs prt 81
dent had. through his message washed his
hands Of the subject and imposed the re-
fponslbility upon tho shoulders OF con-
gross, In other high diplomatic quarters
some question was expressed No to that
portion OF the Presidents message In which
he speaks, In the name OF civilization. OF the
duty OF stopping the war IN Cuba. and tina
intimation was made that the great pow
crH Of Europe, SO far ns they represented
pressed by the president There has boon
no conference between the Ambassadors
ana ministers OF the powers. nor Is there
any present indication or further action
from that quarter,
No new diplomatic phases OF tho ques-
tcp developed today at Tho state depart-
ment. Secretary sherman said hn would
not be surprised II the Madrid cable re-
FORT proved true that Minister wcodford
was about to leave Madrid, At the sans
time the state department was without
advice that this step actually had been
taken. General Lee Is en- route here a1d
II is expected his arrival viii be the signal
for notable demonstration.
The war and navy departments con-
tinued thsir active preparations today.
While eventualities arc being prepared for
the sentiment In army and navy circles 70
that war is not so imminent az It resmed
to be few days ago. 1t can be stated on.
authority that no consideration has yet
been given 10 the withdrawal OF The United
States fleet at Key West. as the admInis-
tration holds that the situation has urder..
gone no change which makes this with
drawai necessary or advisable
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republicans would favor 1t. Efforts have
been directed all day toward action which
will secure the solid support OF the rapub-
lican organization and republican majority
of the house. To this end the republican
members of the house committee, TO whom
the message WAS referred, were In CONFER
ence today and tonight. Outside Of the
capitol the same interest was everywhere
manifested In the presidents Language.
The embassies aud legations were practl-
cnIly emptied by IL O'clock, the fofeign
representatives and their staffs going 70
the capitol 10 hear the message Cabinet
officers busted themselves with their de-
partmentei AFFAIR.". feeling that the mas
sage now transferred the scene Of action,
md Of responsibility. TO the capitol. Even
at the White House there was luii In the
excitement which has conferred there Tor
the Last fortnight The president saw
several OF his cabinet advisers early ~
the day. but there was no cabinet meet
ing. The nlessage left tho White House
shortly before noon IN order 10 reach con
efess promptly on It's a,6emblage and this
dorc. tho president Joined his fatliiy ~
lunch with evident satisfaction at having
the tremendous strain and burden Of re-
cent days in measure removed. There
was an aspect OF holiday Raicty surround
Ing The White House. ~ Easter Ncnnay
was observed Is usual BY thu eeg rolling
gathering of thousands Of children IN the
grounds in the rear Of the executive man-
sion. The Marine band Furnished music
The m" enect 81 the hessase down town
WAS on the whole Quieting. czhlnct OIL:
GERS. Of courxe. expressed thstr epnyey4l
az the messaae. This view ~ ~
thropshQut e4ml ptla1 = 4 IS III
Il ~ epa(1le ~ H. 4
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HANNA ON HAND.
He and Other Trust MnEnates Attend
the Cabinet Meeting.

the Cabinet Meeting.
Washington April 1l.--(Spccal. Sen,
ator Hanna and Representative Grosveuor
Of Ohio were both present at the cabinet
meeting at the White House last night,
which finally decided the tone of the
presidents message as delivered to con.
gross today.
Mr.. Torrey, the responsible manager OF
the sugar trusts interests, was also at the
White House. He walked up and down the
corridors of the historic mansion in evil
dent perturbation while the final session
of the cabinet was in progress. At its
close Mark Hanna came out and hurrledly
whispered a few words in Mr.. Torrey' s
ear. The latter Immediately sought his
carriage and drove rapidly to the Airing
ton hotel, where he called up New York
over the long distance telephone and held
an extended conference with his col
leagues in the metropolis
This morning, notwithstanding the fact
that everybody knew that the president
would send in his message, stocks opened
strong and there was bull market all
day. These things have been referred to
heretofore in carefully guarded dispatches.
but it remains for this specific case to
CLOSE the incident" Comment is unncc-
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senate and at the same time meet the
recommendations Of tho president Is tho
rssII, which the foreign relations commit
tee is trying 10 necure. The conservative
senators also met In tho afternoon and do
termncd to=..,;-ts=,se any radical measure u
II should be reported by the senate COM
mi,tec on foreign relations. They VIII op-
more by debate rccrvniion OF indepond-
cncc and declaration OF wnr and VII
consent to action only along the lines OF
The recommendations OF tho president as
10 Intervention ut his discretion.
Tho temper of The house could not pc
accurately determined. but there, as in the
senate. the proposition for Cuban tndc-
uendence has to be met. Any report from
the committee on foreign AFFAIRS that docs
moi carry with it this feature. VIII be an-
tagonizod only by amendment and prospects
are that nearly all the democrats ana many
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AR,usTIcE DISCUSSED.
Military Men Anxious 10 Know this
Terms 0f the Trace.

Havana, April il.--considerabIe interest
was felt in political ard military circles
here this morning in the suspension OF
hpstilllies between the Spanish and the
insurgents, It being known that a truce
to that effect was to be issued during the
day. The military men and others were
anxious to know the conditions OF the So
called armis,ice and the time Of its cx-
pirsuon Al the clubs and in the cafes
the matter was much discussed from vasi-
GUS standroints. The spaniards silege that
they are not in sympathy With the DEGREES.
but Ia any case, when II appeared. II caused
firnsr tons 70 prsyau on ~ bourssn
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INFORMATION.
Last Night. Readings.

last Nights Readings.
ssea Of low pressure Is central tonight
LOUIS where the barometer reads 1854
me lowest barometer-z9.ss inches
Prdtd at FL Paso.
ls's unsettled weather conditions pre-
u'opsheut the Districts reporting to-
Pin slope.
erai Observations.
auons taken by the United Staten
bureau at s p, M. 18th meridian
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ANSWER or THE CuBANs.
They WIN Not Accept Spnin's
nrnnnSlftpn

, t'tOVtSit}ous
New York, April lI.Thc fol-
/! lowing Is an extract from n let
} ter written to Consul Barker.
} United States representative Mt
{ Santiago dc Cuba, by Maxine
} Gomez and win be presented TO
\ President Mckinley, sent to the
I Herald today: "One year ago
Z we received proposal from
Spain to agree to an armistice.
We refused thon ms we must
} refuse now. The rainy season
, will soon be at hand and Spain's
I troops would like an arfnIstice
until II is over.
7 "Wc shall throw away no od-
vantage. On tho other band,
hostilitics will not cease. unless
Spain removes her armies and
warships from Cuba and matcs
{ her part OF tho concessions Of an
: armisticc between the republic
of cuba and Spain.
please tell President Me-
, Kipley this for me. Tell him.
too, that am writing this at
the direction OF the Cuban
provisional government with
, which they may treat directly
I should they so desire"
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INSULTING OFFICIALS.
Lcc's eminent by General
DlnncO and CDngosto'

Dlnnco and CDngosto.
New York, April ll.---A dis |,
patch to the Tribune from Key
West says:
Captain General Blanco's re-
fusa, 10 sec General Lee when
tho latter called at the palace
Saturday to cay goodbye was
an cstcntatioug alfront- Blanco
was transacting business and
seeing various persons, but sent
word begging TO be excused on
the ground of illness. Score
tary General congosto was open
ly insulting
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ldwin S Natatorium

4 louisiana and Congress streets, will
npril u for the season. Good attend
snarge. and the fine pool, will be kept.
eeal' IN hrst-class condition. Open daily
=. N. to 10 p. m. Ladies hours. Mon
70 y m; Thursday night. ladies and
Come and enjoy swim.
j. G. BALDWIN, Proprietor.
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rmi.itcc Proclaimed.
April l1.-General Pando ar
rom Puerto Principe where he pub
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-08
CHILDREN'S CHORUS.
Matinee Concert a DeIiSht-BenOit's
Cnntata. Unto Life"

Matinee Concert a DeIiEht-BenOit's
Cantata, Unto Life"
The matinee concert was a positive de-
light, for the children were so entirely
happy that their faces alone gave pleasure.
The little girls in the chorus wore white
dresses and knots of blue ribbon, and the
boys came out with their best clothes and
bright red neckties, preserving the patriotic
spirit in color. The firsl part of the pro-
gramme was of a miscellaneous character,
and included the overture to "Mgnon," by
A Thomas, very beautifully played by the
orchestra, and the weird music of Mac
Dowelrs "Ophelia'' and Mr. Van der
Stucken's own "Calibans Pursuit" which
was given by request. The orchestra sus-
tanned its reputation for artistic playing in
each of the selections. Nine. Jacoby sang
six ballads, receiving rapturous applause
from the audience and the children's
chorus and she delighted their hearts by
throwing them a kiss, which was rewarded
with an enthusiasm that caused ripples OF
merriment from all parts of the house.
Mrs. S. L. Kiser played the accompani-
mentS for the encore number and also for
the second group of songs.
The cantata, Into Life" by Benoit who
also wrote the 'Lucifer'' with which the
festival opened, sung by the children, was
really the feature of the afternoon. The
seating capacity of the platform was tested
and the eight hundred voices were raised
at the signal of Mr.. Van der Stucken's ba-
ton, and they sang the varied cantata with
excellent taste and spirit. The words are
poetical and the setting which the COM
poser has written contains q rich musical
element which surpasses in musicianly
children's voices. AT the close Mr. Van der
Stucken added his applause for the chill
dren, and the beaming face which he
turned toward them was ample reward for
the practice which was required to sing
the cantata so well.
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and certainly OF the audience. 1t was a
night to remember; one Of the nights SINH
lar to those that have been seen at May
mad with enthusiasm and the applause
shook the building and the clapping of
hands was like sudden and terrific shower
steps to bow his thanks until he had to play
again for very WEAKNESS. Indianapolis
would not have had an opportunity to hear
the courage of the May festival directors.
1t costs money to secure such an artist,
but last night was the only night of the en-
and this shows that Indianapolis and the
surrounding cities appreciate and will
patronize the best that the country offers.
to do. Mr. Paul Haase sang the solo parts
in dIndys Ride of the Cid" Mr.. Haase
has an excellent voice, but 1t was not suited
took too long to roll his RS, and in conse-
quence held the chorus back good third
slower than it had rehearsed the work, and
instead of rushing tremendously, as it
ought, it was retarded. The ladies' chorus
was beautifully sung. The composition of
''Nympha of the Wood" by Delibes. was
After Aft ri the ee work in "Lucifer S I and aolaf
Tryvgassen, the contrast made the last
chorus of the festival seem rather weak and
insipid The orchestra kept to its splendid
standard of excellence in the overture to
die Meistersinger. and after the intermis-
sion, in the double number of 'Melodrama
Piccoine,' by Guiraud. in which Mr.. jose
Marien, first violin, played the solo and won
hearty applause. and the Hungarian
March, from The Damnation of Faust"
by Berlioz, which was so enthusiastically
received that Mr.. Van der Stucken had it
repeated. Nine. Gadski scored another tri-
umph last evening in her singing of Mas
senet's .'Herodiade'' and a group of small
songs, the first to orchestral and the sec
ond to piano accompaniment. She is a
queenly woman, with fine voice, and she
has made great reputation for herself in
the part which she has taken in the. festi,
Overture" by request. and at the finale the
chorus and entire audience arose and sang
America" 1t was majestic finish for
the city has ever known.
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WILL PUNISH FRANCE
PATRIOTIC AMERICAN WOMEN IN
FAVOR OF RETALIATION.
May Pledge Themselves to Buy Moth
Eaters" Take Sides with Spain.

NEW YORK, May IA special to the
World from washington says: One of the
most enthusiastic promoters of the Amer
lean Women's Patriotic League, whose
members are to pledge themselves to re-
frain from buying goods imported from
France in retaliation for the attitude of
the French people toward America in the
present crisis, is the wife of Senator Chand-
Ter, of New Hampshire. American Wom-
en- said Mrs Chandler, "have come to the
conclusion that France must be taught
lesson. She has vociferously proclaimed
friendship and admiration for her sister re-
public, but at a time when her friendship
would mean something to us she is holding
off and avowing her friendship for Spain.
We will show her that, while loss may
come to her investments in Spain through
this war, there may be a greater loss i'm
pending from the loss of American trade
and commerce. When / sign the pledge
shall conscientiously carry 1t out"
Mrs. Frye, of Maine, is equally deter
mined. She said: Il am perfectly willing to
give my pledge 10 buy nothing French.
would even be in favor of pledge to buy
nothing except of home manufacture.
Mrs. ElklnS and her sister, Miss Grace
Davis, daughter of ex-senator Davis, OF
West Virginia. also earnestly tavors IL;
deny myself all such indulgences as french
importationS SO long as the necessities OF
the case may require.
when I sign the declaration against the
use of all French importations, said Miss
Davis, Il shall faithfully carry IT out.
Mrs Dickins, wife of Commodore Dickins,
OF the Bureau of Navigation said: i am a
firm advocate of striking back when hit
There should be no bravado about this
league Let every woman who signs the
compact resolve to carry IL out with whole
heartedRess and with all the influence she
can command. 81.
leader of Washington, who has been select
ed as one of the organizers OF the league.
said: Il proclaim France the enemy or
America and the ally of Spain. and l Will
retributive justice that the thrifty burghers
that compose the French manufacturing
circles, will not be likely to forget IL.
Mrs Albert Clifford Barney, the artist,
against future importations. If 1t Is put into
effect at once it Will hurt our own iner-
chants, who are carrying large stocks or
French goods. Nevertheless. so Tar as pos
sible / viii deny myself all indulgence In
French importations."
Mrs Russell A. Alger. Mrs. Lyman Cage
and Mrs. Justice Mckenna voice their IN
tention to sign the pledge when formulated:
as in full sympathy with the movement,
feels obliged to refuse for reasons connect
ed with her high position, as France Is still
a nation holding entirely friendly relations
of the Vice President and Mrs. Reed. wife
Of the speaker. are In the same position.
During the year 1897 the American people
purchased s67, 530, 2S1 worth Of goods from
mere luxuries almost entirely used by
Falr Grounds trains to-day, via Monon
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Festival Notes.

All who took part in the festival except
Nine. Gadski and Ysaye have gone and they
will leave to-day. The festival is a thing
of the past.
There were parties from all the surround
ing towns and cities in attendance at the
concert last night Cincinnati and other
places. east and west We're represented in
the audience
Miss Enid Morris, who has fancy for
collecting autographs. rejoices in the pos
session Of Nine. Juch's, Nine. Jacoby's and
Mr.. David Bspham's, three festival favor
ties She also has autographs of all of her
favorite authors except Mrs. Frances
Hodgson Burnett
Mr. Arthur Preston. who has resided in
England and New York and heard all of the
great festivals, declares that Indianapolis
has the finest chorus he has ever heard and
he considers Mr.. Van der Stucken by all
odds the greatest conductor there is in this
country to-day. In the face of all of this
he could not help but feel indignant that in
this great city there We're not enough people
to financially compensate and barely pay
the expenses for the best there was in the
country
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EAR Grounds trains to-day, via M,non
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american students Protest.

BERLIN, May 1.-The American students
of the University of Halle, Prussian Saxony,
have sent a resolution to the United States
embassy here protesting against the I'M
friendly attitude assumed by the German
newspapers against the United States in the
war with Spain. The Spanish colony here
is to hold a fete champetre for the benefit
of the wounded Spanish sailors at Manila.
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Zinc Nnights Templar., conclave.

PITTSBURG. May THE published
statement that owing to the war all social
triennial conclave Knights Templars, to be
held in this city Oct. 10 to IA. would be aban-
doned, and nothing but an executive session
would be held is denied by the executive
committees All features. executive, parade,
drills denominations and social entertain
ments will be carried out as previously ar
ranged The committee also announces that
tie hotel Recommendations are ample for all
who may attend the encampment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-16

THRILLING BULLFlGHT.
How an Unarmed Dakota Man Fought q
Big Durham.

Carey Violin, respected farmer of
YaRkton county, n. d., tells the follow
irg remarkable story: 'Aboht 8 O'Clock
Sunday morning, as was coming across
the large pasture, the big Durham bull,
which had been pasturing there lately,
suddenly began to cantcr across the lot to-
ward me. He acted as if the gnats had
bothered him or he had been stung by hor-
nets. His tail was thrashing around, and
he beloved like mad. didn't think tho
old fellow would go for mo, but he did at
once.
Il threw my lasso, but missed him. He
charged me, and tried to catch hold of
his horns, thinking ! could get on his
back. He tossed me aside, and thought
my back was broken, as he had caught nc
lengtbwise on his horns.
Il was SO much surprised by tho quick
way he put his head down and ran hard
ly knew what to do. There wasn't any
tree near, and the fence was three or four
rods away. l tried to make for the gate
post, but he was too quick for mo and
headed me off Just then stumbled and
fell. heard his hocfs pound along and
shut my eyes, for knew he'd rip me to
pieces In minute.
''Hc stopped short, though. and his hot
breath, right in my face, sort Of made me
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-16

1t speaks volumes for Paine's celery
compound that of all the many
women who have recovered health by
its means very many were induced to
take it through the persuasion of
other women-sisters, mothers or
friends.
When a sick and feeble sufferer is
seen to gain steadily in health and
vigor from taking Paine's celery COM
pound. no room for doubt is left to
the most stubborn-minded person.
This joyous transformation from sick
ness to health is going on in thous-
ands Of homes this summer.
Here is the experience-like that
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Studs:
135 n ST., n. W.. Washington, ID. c.
Wells. Richardson a. Co.:
Gentlemen-Painc's celery com.
pound was recommended to NV hus.
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dies did not seem TO be getting bet.
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from me. as she did not sleep more
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] also suffered from indigestion and
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-16
GRAVE OF PATRICK HENRY,
Not In Richmond, but In Charlotte
Where He Lived,

Not In Richmond, but In Charlotte.
Where He Lived.
Every low and then we see in some
newspaper the query, Where is Pat
rick Henry buried?" and tourists in
Richmond constantly ask to be shown
his grave, with the mistaken idea that
it is in that city. where much of his
public career was passed. Few people
comparatively know that the man who
acquired the title of 1.-THE Tongue of
the Revolution" lies in a quiet grave
on the estate in Charlotte county where
be formerly lived. Over it is marble
slab inscribed with one line, "His fame
his best epitaph.
The estate lies On Staunton river IS
miles from the town of Lynchburg, near
the border line which separates Char.
lotte and Campbell counties. II derived
its name OF Fed Hill from the peculiar
color Of the soil in that vicinity. When
Patrick Henry bought the place. it com
prised about 3, 500 acres. The land is
rich-there was a saying in the neigh.
bcrhood that poor land and Henry coIld
never be mentioned together-coru
grows there as high as man on horse
hack there is general air of smiling
fields and abundant prosperity. Its sit
uation in early times was very remote
Neighbors were few, ono Of tho nearest
being the celebrated john Randolph OF
Roanoke. who lived il his chosen soil
tu2e ID miles away.
BED Fill is row owned by Henry
grandson, William Writ Henry, {
clever. cultivated gentleman of the
"old school He has in his possession
some most interesting relics of his cele
bratcd grandfather, including the desl
he always used. which still contains hi:
letters from Lafayette. Washington
Madison and other great men of early
days; the large, round backed chair il
which Patrick Henry died and a portrait
Of him by the elder Sully, under whicl
hangs ycllowed slip of paper, signet
by Chief Justice John Marshall ant
several others of his friends, testifyinI
to the faithfulness of the likeness. -
Philadelphia Press