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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-20
JOY UNc0NFNED AT KEY WEST.
Great Rejoicing in the Island City
Over the Passage of the
Resolution.

Key West, Fla, April 19.-The naval plan
of action, it is understood, has been final
ly and definitely decided upon. 1t involves
the blockade of Cuba. but not lombard
ment of Havana. The blockade will in
volve no engagements, it is expected, ex-
cept the accidental encounters which are,
more or less, bound to occur.
The senior naval officers of the fighting
squadron believe that Spain is playing a
clever game in concentrating her entire
naval forces at distance from the i'm
mediate scene of action.
Great excitement is felt among all the
officers at the adoption of the joint resolu-
ton by congress as assuring the independ-
ence of Cuba. They regard it as equivalent
to a declaration of war, and expect that
the fleet will shortly be under orders to sail
for Cuban waters.
Captain Sampson, Captain Evans, of the
Iowa. and Captain Taylor, of the Indiana,
had a consultation this afternoon on the
flagship New York, and then came ashore.
Sub-caliber target practice was taken up
during the afternoon. Wherever the eye
turns tonight it is met by the colors of
Cuba libre. Invariably the stars and stripes
float above the insurgent ensign. and here
and there new broom surmounts all. sig
nifying that Spain will be swept from the
sea. luTOuSHOut tIe Ody SNdS
Of patriotic Cubans have sounded through
the town, and there have been professions
of more or less dignity in every part. This
afternoon some 200 Cubans. headed by a
brass band. marched through the streets
and halted in front of the hotel.
After a serenade of American national
airs, cheers were given for President Nc
Kinley and the newspapers Of the United
States. Several prominent Cubans made
addresses in Spanish the burden of these
being gratitude to America and joy at the
near prospect of freedom for Cuba. The
procession then marched to the cable Of
flee. where the following message was sent
to President Mckinley:
"A thousand Cuban volunteers at Key
West offer services under United States
flag. ]. s. GOWN. Major"
Active steps will be taken to form a regi-
ment
To-day has been a Cuban holiday. The
schools have been closed and the streets
crowded with excited groups discussing the
situation. For the first time the fagpole
over the old Spanish consulate was made
to bear the Cuban flag and when the BAN
every throat. A number of demonstrations
are in progress tonight
Word for the movement of the fleet on
Havana and the transportation of troops
for Cuba is expected at any moment and
when it comes it will find no delay here.
All day the warships have been making
final preparations for immediate action and
few of the officers have been ashore
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-20
SPANISH DIPLOMAT TALKS.
Years, II Necessary, to Re-
tain Cuba.

tain Cuba.
London. April 2O.-The Daily News this
morning publishes an interview with "a
special diplomatist who Is in the secrets
Of the Madrid government" The diplomat
In question denied that Spain would appeal
to Europe after making a show of fighting.
On the contrary, he said. she would fight
for years. If necessary. to retain Cuba
He repudiated the idea that the result
of the war would be republic in Spain.
The Carlists. he asserted. were the strong
est party. and they would help the gov
ernment, while the queen regent WIS
adored throughout the country. A repub-
lie may come some day, he said, but not
unless Spain Is defeated thoroughly and
her national honor as q kingdom defaced.'
"The Spanish land and sea forces are
perfect. Their ornaments are the best.
We will not criticise the American fleet
or the American army, because we know
their officers are well trained and that they
are brave, but what material have they
to work upon? The American navy Is
worked by motley crew of black men.
yellow men and sailors Of all nations. Well
officered. 1t is true. but what is this TO
q crew Of a Spanish ship, all of one na-
ttonality, under strict discipline and fight
ing for their very kingdom?
1.-THE United States will no doubt fight
well. but their drawback is that they are
fighting for a cause not exactly patriotic.
but for the independence of a rebeIlious
party in an island which even the Ameri-
can government refuses to recognize AZ
capable Of forming government.
There will be hard sea fighting. 1t Is
difficult to say on which side victory will
lie. We are superior in torpedo boats; the
Americans in battleships; but. conceding
the superiority Of America in this respect.
she will suffer disadvantage In having her
fighting done by men hired for the pur-
pose.
There is no question Of money. Spain
is not so financially moribund as some
people seem to believe. Our resources are
enormous where national honor Is at
stake. A suspension Of payments on the
debts Of the country would be only a last
resource, and would not go hard with any
one. Every man in the army Is willing TO
wait for his pay until the war is ended.
The Spanish resources of discipline and
national honor are all on our side"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-20
TO OPEN RECRUITING OFFICE.
One VIII BE Established in the Busi-
ness Part of kansas City
To-day,

Colonel George p. Gross, of the Third
regiment, had all the field, staff and line
officers out at the armory last night for
conference. The meeting was a protracted
one, and when it was ended Colonel Gross
announced that it had been decided to
open somewhere in the business district
to-day. a recruiting Office where all men
who will join the regiment may be enlisted.
The location of the new recruiting station
will not be determined until sometime this
forenoon. Captain Wilson, medical inspect
or of the regiment, and Sergeant James
Sykes, chief of the bugle corps. will be in
charge. Enlistment may now be made into
the Third regiment with the proviso that
it will only become effective In case of act
ual hostilities. 1t is expected that through
the new recruiting Office at least 700 new
names Will he added to the muster roll of
the regiment. At the meeting last night
the condition of each company In the reSi-
meut was thoroughly discussed. The total
strength of the regiment including only
accepted men, is at present SIS men. The
companies are about evenly divided in
strength.
Last night was no exception to the rule
of busy activity which prevails at the
armory these times of war talk. While
Company II was being put through a Sc
we're course of military tactics squads of
raw recruits We're scattered about the
building taking their first lessons in the
art of war. They were the men who are
10 form the company which Captain Grif-
fifth will add to the regiment.
Captain Griffith bids fair to take away
the laurels from the older companies with
the number of men he will have under
| his command. F. L. Karnes, R. S. Fer
| guson and William Winters were added
10 the company last night, making its
| totai strength at present seventy-three
men. with thirty more on the waiting list.
Colonel Gross is anxiously awaiting in
| formation from jefferson City regarding
| the uniforms needed for the regiment. He
said last night that he had received no
word regarding them, nor had any in
| structions come to him concerning the
| possible calling out of his command for
active service. He thought that even
! after a call is issued the regiment
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-20
A NEW EXPLOSIVE SHELL:
1t Is Said to BE More Effective Than
Any Projectile in the Navy
DeDartment,

Pittsburg Pa, April ia new explosive
shell. the invention of George W. Nc
Millin. a Chicagoan, is being tested at the
Twenty-ninth street works of the Carnegie
Steel Company, and the results may de-
tcrmine the duration of an encounter with
Spanish man-of-war.
1t is claimed that they are of more
dangerous nature to the enemy than any
other projectile in the navy department.
Within the next week they will be for
warded to Sandy Hook testing grounds,
where they will be put through the gov
ernments most rigid examination.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-20
BRITISH WANT TO ENLIST.
Many Applications Received at the
United States Consulate In
London.

London. April 13.-Thers have been many
applications at the United States embassy
and at the United States consulate here thia
week for enlistment in the United States
army or navy Most Of the applicants were
Englishmen, including several officers and
former officers of the British army of ieu-
tenants grade. A number of engineers also
applied, and applications were received
from women who are desirous of serving as
nurses in the field.
A majority of those who applied for en-
listment expect to be sent to the United
States at the governments expense. They
were all told that the United States officials
here had no authority to enlist.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-20

ranged already. Now that there Is no
longer any golden bridge leading t. peace,
l cannot undertake to say what steps the
government intends to take, out the
meeting Of the cortes tomorrow and the
following days of the session will make
things clearer. / may give it as ny per-
sonal opinion that matters will come to
head within four or five days at the
latest, if unforeseen accidents do not pre-
cipitate issues before"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-20
Jamaica Hears the News.

Kingston, Jamaica, April 19.-The News
of the action of congress spread rapidly
through this city this morning and excited
the liveliest interest. The Cuban residents
are joyous. The colonial secretary, Evans.
took the news to Sir Augustus HemmIn1
governor of jamaica
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-20
A. to American. at Matan.n..

Washington. April eSRepresentative
Mahany. of New York jnas INTRODUCED a
resolution directing thPt secretary oj state
to inform the house >of representative. if
not incompatible With public interests.
what steps, II any. have been taken to
protect the lives and property of the 500
Americans left by Consul Brice at Natan-
ZaS, Cuba.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-20

swiftest steamers. The hope is expressed
that the new owners will at least consider
German feeling by effacing the name of
Prince Bismarck from the liner before 1t
is employed for the purpose of war;
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-20

The clause relating to the future govern
ment Of Cuba is regarded as sheer hypoc-
| risy and although now the direct issue rests
| In the hands of President Mckinley, Spain
has long ceased to hope for any procedure
on his part which might admit of a pacific
settlement"
The Madrid correspondent of the Daily
Telegraph. telegraphing Tuesday says:
Popular Indignation against the attitude
| Of the United States is increasing day by
| day. more especially in the big towns like
| Barcelona. and, in spite of the government
| having energetically repressed all such
demonstrations. 1t is always within the
| bounds of possibility that at some place
or other deplorable events may occur
above all. however. the greatest en-
| thusiasm prevails and the government has
| received large sums of money from
| wealthy private individuals. 1 have had a
| conversation with an eminent Spanish
| statesman about the present state of af-
| fairs and the contemplated action of the
| government. He said: What l can tell
you at this critical moment is very lit
| tie, as you know war Is a foregone con-
| clusion. 1t cannot be avoided. The fault
| assuredly is not ours. We proclaimed au-
| tonomy and granted an armistice under
| conditions which rendered that step an act
| of heroic self-sacritce for the sake of
| peace. 1t was followed up by dispatching
| commission to the Cuban rebels. with
| whom, in all probability, peace would have
| been concluded within a week or fort
| night If the American congress had not
| baffied all our efforts by proclaiming Gu
| ban independence, which is equivalent to
| a declaration of war. We can do moth
| ing more for the maintenance of peace
| and we disclaim all responsibility for the
results Of war. We were resolved not to
provoke hostilities, directly or Indirectly;
and il the American declarations Of love
| of peace and humanity were sincere the
dispute would have been amicably ar
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ton thus enlisting may be appointed by
the president, subject to such examination
as to the fitness and capacity OF said Off
GERS as he may prescribe to be officers of
corresponding grades in the same organiza-
ton when il shall have been received into
the service of the United States part
nj 10 Volunteer
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The Biackfeet Reserve.

A Washington dispatch re-
the statement that thirty
days notice will be given prior to
the opening of the mineral strip
of the Blackfeet reserve. 1t is
also stated that all lntruders enter
ing the reserve before the ap-
pointed time will be unceremon
iously bounced by the authorities.
The Hersey Washington CORES
pondence refers to the probable
date of the opening as follows:
The Blackfeet reservation mattel
seems now to be settled and th'
decision of the commissioners not tt
open the reserve before April viii
meet with general approval. Sen
ators Garter and Mantle have al
the time favored delaying tn
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1898-03-10
G. e. Trescott. Publisher.
LATEST WAR NEWS.
BACKING DOWN.

BACk1Nd UOWN.
Madrid, March 8.-The semi
official news agency OF this city
issued today the following an
nouncement. "After brief un
easiness there is a general belief
that the peace will not be broken
and the relations between Spain
aud the united States will continue
amicable. Political personages
assert the late sensational al dis.
patches are CON petely wrong IN
attributing an aggressive tone tc
the diplomatic relations between
the two governments which have
not for a moment lost their friend
ly character.
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AMERICAN VESSEL SEIZED.

HAVANA, March 8.-The Spanish
gun boat Ardillahas captured in an
inlet on the south coast of Cuba
the American schooner Esther OF
Edenton, N. G, bound from Pen>
sacola to Jamaica. The captain of
the schooner was asked to give d
reason for the presence Of his
vessel 10 the inlet and claimed his
rudder was broken. No furthe,
details of the affair have been re
ceived but if the statement of the
captain of the Esther turns out to
be correct the schooner will bt
liberated. The captain has pro
tested against the seizure of hi
vessel.
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opening until spring and the giving
of sufficient notice in advance.
Less fam iliar with The customs of
mining country, perhaps, the
commissioner without due thought
decided upon the plan of making
the opening coircident with the
fling of the plats at Ka'ispell
after approval here, which with
ordinary promptitude would have
meant the taking effect of the
orders in winter weather and
might have caused much suffering
and loss of life.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1898-03-10
BIG RUSH TO ENLIST.

New York, Mach S.-The
Evening World says: 1t was
learned today at the navy yard
from Washington to prepare two
detachmenzs of marines. one for
the cruiser Columbia and one for
.he Minneapolis. There was a big
rush of men eager to enlist at the
navy yard today, Before the
gates wera thrown open a crowd
of men had gathered around eager
to be the first to reach the re-
cruiting office on the receiving
ship Vern ont.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1898-03-10
CONTEST NOTICE.
Land Office at Helena, Mont.
March 3. 1898.

Complaint having been entered
at this office by Cornelius Swensen
aga nst James Waiter Prophet for
abandoning his r. No. 6765,
made January %, 1894, upon the
e2 sea, sw4 sea and sell sw4 sec %,
tip 28 n, r 8 W, in Teton county,
Montana, with the view to the
cancellation of said entry, the said
parties are summoned to appear at
this office on the 18th day of
April, 1898, at 10 O'Clock a. m, to
respond and furnish testimony
concerning said alleged abandon
ment. The testimony to be uSec
at said hearing will be taken before
A. G. Warner, notary public. al
his office at Choteau, Montana, or
April IL, 1898.
Jeremiah Collins, Receiver.
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Queen of the Hills.

The following is taken from the
Anaconda Standard of the Bird:
"This. afternoon delegation
composed of W j.. Smith, A. D.
Edward, George S. Bailey, Charles
Warmbrod, John Ritchie and r.
Woodmansie came down from
Neihart for the purpose of taking
the encampment degree, To- OF.
One OF the delegation, Mr.. Bailey,
has recently bought lease on the
Queen of the Hills, the firm name
being Cans & Bailey Mr.. Bailey
said this afternoon to the Standard
man that the strike on the Queen
was improving daily and was
running in 300-ounce ore. The
portion of the mine on which he
and his partner are working is to
the east of the strike already re-
por ted, but they are in the same
ore and expect to make a good
thing from their lease.
''Today huge specimen of the
ore weighing $40 pounds and
valued at 81 was set up ir the
window of the office of W. g.
Conrad and today has called Out
much admiration from passers ant
visitors. Brittle silver and pyrite:
of copper, rich in silver, crop out
all over it, and the big lump is 9
most excellent advertisement O.
the silver mines of Cascade county
The rock is spar formation, ant
CRYSTALS of spar and silver com
pounds alternate in the lump. l
has been suggested that it De sen
to the Omaha exposition to b.
placed with the Montana exhibit
The citizens of Great Falls gen
orally rejoice at the good fortun
of Mr.. Conrad almost as he him
self does They naturally fee
F., that man who has acted a
squarely as he has in the matter
tho Nor; western bank failure
. entitled to al that fortune bring
, him. d..
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Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Helena, Mont.
March 2. 1898,

Land Office at Helena, Mont.
March 2, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the
following named settlers has filed
notice of his inten tion to make
final proof IN support Of his claim
and that said proof will be made
before A. G Warner, U. S. Com
missioner, at Choteau, Mont, on
April Is, 1898, viz: Abraham
L. Hoy, for H E. No. 4789, for the
sw4 sw4 sec 3; e2 se4 sec 4 and
nw4 nw4 sec 10, tp rs n, r 8 W.
Also, William L. Wright, for
fl, E. No. 5262, for the nw4 nw4,
So nw4 and sw4 ne4 sec II, tip 26 n,
r8w.
They name the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous resi-.
derce upon and cultivation of said
land, viz, James L. Collins, Sam lel
]. Bear, Abraham l.. Hoy, William
L. Wright, of Raymond, Mont.
W. E. Cox,
3 10 SO Register.
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Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Helena, Mont,
Feby. IL, 1898.


Feby. IL, 1898.
Notice is hereby gwen that the
fo.iowing-named settler has fled
notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made
before e. E. Trescott, U. S. COM
missioner at Dupuyer, Mont, on
March 26, 1898, viz:
John Mosher, for Fl. E. No, 1858,
for the NJ nw4, nw4 ne4, sea nw4,
sec 25, 20 II, r4 W.
Edward E. Hughes for H. E. No
59l6 for the lots and 3. sec G.
tp 2S n, re W..
They name the following G witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of, said land
viz. Edward e. Hughes, job
Mosher, Hal Herald, j. A. Hughe
and E, A, Morrison, all OF Pondera
Mont.
Feb II W. E. Cox, Register.
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WITH FLAGS FLYING.

A copyrighted cable to the
Evening World from Havana says,
General Lee said last night: If
Spain wishes to declare any or all
of US persons non grata it is her
privilege to do so but if We must
leave town we will leave with the
American flag flying and d brass
band at the head of the pro-
cession.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Helena, Mont.
March Z, 1898.

March Z, 1893.
Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will be made
before c. K. Trescott, U S commits
sioner, at Dupuyer. Mon tana, on
March 5, 1898, viz: Henry Myers
for Fl E No. 5997, for the NED ne4,
W. ne4 and se4 nw4 sec 13, tp 25 n,
r8w
He names the following witnesses
to pro his continuous residence
upon and cultivation OF sad land,
viz: John Horn, of Belleview,
Mont: Fred Savory, of Choteau,
Mont. Martin Ransford, of Ray.
mond, Mont and Jeremiah Cation,
of 'Piegan, Mont. n
Any person who desires to pro-
test against the allowance of such
proof. or who knows of any SUBJ
stantlal reason, under the law and
regulations of the interior depart.
ment, why such proof should not
be allowed, will be given an oppor-
tunity at the above mentioned
time and place to cross examine
the witnesses of claimant and to
offer evidence in rebuttal Of that
submitted by claimant.
W, E. cox
B 10 SO Register.
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ON BIG GUNS.

Washington, March 8.-The
Washington navy yard where d
large establishment is main tanned
by the government for manufac
turin OF guns and ordinance ma
terial, has started work in three
shifts and the men are now work
ing day and night on big guns.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
3 10 9S

Land Office at Helena, Mont.
Feb. IA, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has tilrd
notice of his inten tion to make
final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made
before G. E. Trescott, U. S. Com
missioner, at Dupuyer, Mont, on
April 2, 1898, viz. Allen McPhail,
for H E 1903. for the e2 sw4, lot 4,
sec 19 and lot !, sec 80, tip 2S n,
r9w,
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land,
viz: Carl Harris, julius Bjornstad,
Jesse Phillips and Karl I.appold,
ali OF Dupuyer, Mont.
Feb II W. E Cox, Register.
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PETITION.
To the Honorable Board of County
Commissioners of. Teton County,

To the Honorable Board of County
Commissioners of. Teton County,
tana.-
Gentlemen We, the under
signed taxpayers of the said
County of Teton, State of Mon
tana, respectfully request your
honorable body to submit TO the
qualified electors Of said county
at the next general elec
ton, the question of changing the
county seat of said county from
Choteau, Montana, to Dupuyer,
Montana.
Name. ............... ......
Residence ........ .........
Name.
Residence .............. ......
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In Loving Remembrance of lisa
bell May Messecar.

Lips we have kissed, they are faded
and cold,
Hands we have clasped, will be
covered with mould;
The form we have pressed, will
wither away,
Gone to Heaven, is our dear little
May.
Fair was the flower that bloomed
in our home,
Bright was her presence, sweet as
roses bloom;
Up to the gardens of beautiful day,
Softly the Death Angel bore her
away,
Down where the waves of the
river rolled high,
Sadly and softly we whispered
goodbye,
Over the stream that seemed darker
than night,
Sadly we saw her spirit take
flight:
Ovsr the stream came the boat
man SO pale,
Came in a boat with snowy white
sail,
Quickly he bore her over the foam,
Gone is our dear one to her
Heavenly home.
Soon will the shadows of earth
life be past,
Sorrows and partings be over a.
last,
Soon we shall meet in the mansions
OF day,
Meet with our dear one, dear littl
May.
II. r. Ii.
Get one of those key chains o
Meningitis and you wont los
r your. keys
: Our motto-"Raise the standar
2 and lower the price" Geo, y. FIR
and Co