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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
QUIET DAY IN WASHINGTON.
Castle Opens Fire on Amer
lean Vessels.


Castle Opens Fire on Amer
lean vessels. .t
Washington. April 22-(Special) Very lit
tie excitement prevails in Washington to-
been here in the past have been sent South
and the only thing indicating military ac-
tivity is the movement Of the District mi
litia, equipped and ready to go into camp.
Awkward squads are undergoing drill at
the Center market house, and the rendez-
vousing Of the boys in blue was to-day
watched by large crowds, many of the
mothers and sisters Of the youngsters who
are to go forward in a few days time
to meet the enemy. The super-ardent non
combatants who are criticising the presi-
dent for confining his call for volunteers
TO 10000 men are met by the fact that
L.inceln's first call on April Is, 1861, was
for only 5000 men to suppress the rebel
lion. The most important war news Of the
day was bulletined about II o'clock this
morning, announcing the capture Of the
Spanish merchantmen Buena Ventura, by
is loaded with lumber and has a crew of
twenty men. She surrendered after the
Nashville fired a blank shot, followed by
shot from six-pounder. which brought
her to. She was sent to Key West The
next important event Of the day was the
presidents proclamation. blockading all
ports on the north side Of Cuba and giving
neutral vessels thirty days to clear port.
This announcement was followed by news
that congress had passed the volunteer
army bill, which was placed in the presi-
dents hands shortly after $3.50 p. m. The
president will issue his call for 10000 vol
unteers tomorrow. Contrary to the an
nourcement that the North Atlantic
squadron had left Key West yesterday at
o'clock. the fleet did not sail until short
ly after o'clock this morning. Reports
from San Francisco are to the effect that
the Hawaiian Islands have been seized
by the United States as a coaIing station.
Some importance is attached to the rumor
The president has recently sounded men,
bers of congress on the advisability of TAX
ing possession of these islands and the
Philippines as war measure. Those who
expect to hear of the early bombardment
of Havana will probably be disappointed,
as the government proposes to confine its
operations to blockade, at least until the
troops are landed. This policy will be SUBJ
ject 10 changes if the shore batteries and
the Moro castle guns open fire on the
American vessels
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
PREACHER HEADS THE LIST.
MethOdist Minister Turns y. NJ. G. A.
Rooms Into Recruiting Office
and In First yOIunfeer

Leavenworth. Kas. April 22.-(Special)
When the call for volunteers is made
Leavenworth will do her share to fill the
states quota and will send to the front
some of her best young men. Several COM
panies are now organizing and the Garfield
Rifles are recruiting to full company.
Thursday Rev. DR.. S. A. Bright. pastor of
the First Methodist church, posted a no
tice in the Y. NJ. c. A. rooms for volun-
teers, and headed the list with his own
name. At the meeting that night sixty
names were added to his mostly those of
young men. Another meeting will be held
tonight. when it is expected that another
large list of names will be added. There
are large number of ex-regular soldiers
in the city. who are talking of organizing
but they want the company made up of
ex-regulars only. 1t Is expected that a call
will soon be issued for them to meet and
organize.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
STOOD OFF THE DoNs.
Mfnfster wOodford Personally Pro-
tected His Private Secretary
From the Spaniards.

Hendaye (Spanish frontier), April o.
General Stewart l.. Woodford. the United
States minister to Spain. accompanied by
his staff and others, reached the frontier
at o'clock this morning in safety after
some exciting experiences. The Spanish
police attempted to capture a member of
the legation and at Valladollid the train was
attacked. Windows were broken, and the
civil guards were compelled to protect his
carriage with drawn swords. General
Woodford, however, slept throughout the
disturbance.
The Moreno incident threatened to be
serious. At Tolusa sergeant of the civil
guard, accompanied by a private, boarded
the train and demanded that Mr.. joaquin
Moreno disembark from the car. James,
the generals valet, thereupon awakened
the general, who hurriedly dressed while
matters were being explained to him. The
general then formally protested, through
Associated Press. against the attempted in
reference with his suite, declaring that
Mr.. Moreno was his private secretary and
British subject, but the general refused
to give him up to the police, and placed
himself in the doorway of the compart-
ment in which MIR. Moreno was travelling.
declaring he would only surrender the lat
ter if forced to do so.
General Woodford whispered to the cor
respondent of the Associated Press, who
afterwards drew the Spaniards into a cor
ner and explained to them the serious ma
ture of their action. pointing out that 1t
might lead to complications with Great
Britain. This argument prevailed, and the
troublesome visitors withdrew.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
COLONEL 0LMsTED HoNoRED.
General Fitzhush Lee Asks Him to
Join the Army Which Will
He Sent tn Cuba

sedalia, Mo-, April 22-(Special) Colonel
Stephen H Olmsted. of this city, received
a letter to-day from General Fitzhugh Lee.
In which the latter expressed the wish that
Colonel Olmsted will join the army which
will be sent to occupy Cuba General Lee.
being we'll acquainted with Colonel Ohm
sted's record during the civil war, promised
to use his influence with the war depart
ment to get the Missourian appointed chief
of scouts Of the invading forces. Colonel
olmsted, while captain of cavalry under
General Forest. was detailed for two years
on detached service and won distinction for
daring and bravery in 1861. Colonel Olmsted
went to Havana with two Confederate Off
GERS for the purpose of joining the insur-
gent forces. but his footsteps were con-
tinually dogged by Spanish detectives and
he was forced to return to the United
States. He has General Lees offer under
consideration and may accept it.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
BELIEVES IN OUR NAVY.
to Found 1t. Confident of the
Issue With spain.

Muskogee, l., T., April 22.-(Specal)
Judge John r. Thomas lectured here to-
night on THE United States Navy. Old
and New"
Before receiving his appointment as
judge in the territory he served in con-
gress with President Mckinley. He served
on the house naval committee and urged
the passage of the bill which started the
construction of our new navy. In his
lecture he explained the difference between
the old style and modern battleships. He
has great confidence in the modern navy.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
FEAR INDIAN TROUBLES.
and WinRate Is Causing Uneasi-
ness-May Enlist Volunteers.

Denver. Col, April "a special to the
Republican from Santa Fe. N. NJ. says:
The removal of the regular troops stationed
at Forts Bayard and Wingate Is causing
some apprehension in the territory that
with the restraining influences removed.
there is every chance for an Indian up
rising should these forts be left without
an adequate force. To-day Governor Otero
teIegraphed the secretary of war. inform
ing him of the probability of Indian depre-
dations and asking permission for the en-
listment of a sufficient number of New
son those two forts and patrol the border
between Mexico and this country.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
POLO Y BERNABE TALKS.
Says IL General Grant Had Been Pres
ident the War Would Have
Been Impoasfble.

Niagara Falls, n. Y. April 22.-Upon
crossing the bridge to Niagara Falls. Ont.
Senor Polo Bernabe and his staff. ac-
companied by two United States secret
service men and Pinkerton detective,
proceeded at once to the Lafayette hotel,
wEere it is their intention to remain until
next Saturday afternoon. They will then
so to Toronto. Upon arrival in the Do
Einion. the minister and his party were
plated under the protection of Thomas II.
Young. chief Of the Ontario police, and
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
THIS MAY BE A PRIZE.
Spanish Steamer With Valuable
Cargo Is Now En- Route
to Havana.

Las Palmas, Canary Island. April o.
The Spanish steamer Montserrat. of 2.5s3
tons, which sailed from CadiZ on April 10
for Havana, touched here on April 13. and
proceeded the same day for Cuba. She had
on board valuable cargo and a number of
troops and war material. The troops and
war supplies were landed here. but the
steamer proceeded with much cargo on
board for Havana, and should prove to be
rich prize for a United States cruiser.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
AN Ex.PREsIDENT STANDS.
General and Mrs. Harrison Arise
When a Band Starts Up "The
Star SpanEled Banner"

Indianapolis. Ind, April 22.-At a concert
given last evening by a famous band mas
ter an inspiring scene occurred. A large
and fashionably dressed audience filed
Tomlinson hall and there was much en-
thusiasm at the close, as several patriotic
airs we're played with various spectacular
Accomplishments of flags. Finally. when
the band started up THE Star Spangled
Banner" General and Mrs. Benjamin Har-
rison arose in their seats and the whole
audience followed with one accord and
mighty chorus Of more than S,oOo voices
sang the anthem. At its close there was
season of cheering when it seemed that
the audience had gone wild with enthusi-
asm.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
EXCITEMENT IN OKLAHOMA.
1t 10 Because the Territory's Quota in
First Call for Troops Is but
ia Men.

Guthrie. o. T., April 22.-(SpeciaI) There
has been much excitement here to-day over
dispatch from Washington that Okla
homa's quota in the first call for troops
would be but ia men. The territory has
six full companies of militia, all anxious
to go, and six or eight companies of vol
unteers have been recruited within the
past week. In addition. Governor Barnes
has ten applications for commissions as
colonel. each agreeing to raise regiment;
forty-five for captain. each promising to
recruit company within ten days; four
teen for regimental surgeon, ten for chap
lain. and several each for artillerymen.
hospital stewards. nurses and engineers. as
we'll as two companies Of Indian scouts and
enc of cowboy cavalry.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
SUPPOSED SPANISH STEAMER.
ably Watching for Amer
ican Vessels

St. Johns. n. F.. April 22.-Ships which
have just arrived here report having sighted
a mysterious steamer off Cape Race. She
is schooner rigged, has Two masts without
yards. and was not showing any signals.
Current rumor has it that she is Span
ish warship watching for American YES
sells.
The United States government has pur-
chased the Newfoundland coasting steamer
Grand Lake, subject to the approval of the
inspecting officers of the Boston navy yard.
She is composite built. makes IL knots an
hour and, it is said. is to be converted into
a gunboat.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
ARMY MULES BEING BROKEN.
In Uncle Sans Service by Next
Wednesday.

Cuba packing army supplies and muni-
tions are being broken in at Jefferson bar
racks. the army post near this city, where
the government is having forwarded all
the arrivals bought in the Southwest. AL
ready 200 mules have been received there
and that number will be followed by 2.sOO
more within few days. 1t is expected
that 1.0Oo mules will be ready for use in
Uncle Sans service by next Wednesday for
packing alone and 1.s5O for hauling baggage
wagons. forage and ammunition wagons,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
WEyLER WANTS TO ENLIST.
HaIf-BrOther of the Cuban Butcher
Wants to Get a Shot at
Him.

Cincinnati, o., April 22-Among the many
applicants for enlistment here to-day was
Frank Weyler. a saddler of this city. He
Weyler, ex-captain general of Cuba.
Weyler passed the examination by a
good percentage and expressed great desire
to get a shot at his half-brother. There
have been over 1000 applicants for enlist
ment here. Examinations are being rapid
ly made.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
REVOLUTION IN PORTO RICO.
RiotinE All Through the Island Re-
ported by q steamer From
Cadfx.

New York April pa dispatch to the
Herald from ST. Thomas says: A revolu-
tion has broken out in the Ponce district
of Porto Rico and there is rioting all
through the island. A steamer. which ar
S.lO0 tons of coal. On a steamer which
is due from Philadelphia tomorrow there
are 1900 tons. the bulk of which is on the
market. One thousand tons will go to
Porto Rico. =
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
Delbanty Not Prosecuted.

Chicago. April pm. ]. Delhanty. of
Washington, d. c., who was arrested on
Apil 13 at the Palmer house on a warrant
charging him with larceny as bailee of
valuable papers belonging to his former
employers, the National Collection Agency,
of Washington, was released from custody
to-day because of the failure of the COM
plainants to prosecute him.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
Board of Trade Patriotic.

Chicago. April 22.-The Chicago board of
trade has nailed its colors to the mast.
AT special meeting of the directors to-
day II was unanimously resolved that the
American flag be hoisted over the building
and kept there until the country's demands
upon Spain regarding Cuba are complied
with The flag that will be displayed is
the same that fioated over the Board OF
Trade building during the civil war
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
Spanish Shin. ordered Seized.

New Orleans, La. April 22--Orders have
been issued to intercept and seize the Cata-
lima and Miguel Joves. the Spanish ships
which left here last night.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
p,ri, SAN. for Southampton.

Southampton. April 2a-The steamer Par
is. of the American line. chartered by the
United States government, sailed at 2:l5 p.
m, to-day for New York. though her reg
uIar sailing day is Saturday. She had On
board $50 passengers, and her cargo in
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
BRITAIN CALLS on SPAIN.
Demands to Know to Whax Extent
She Will Exercise the Right
of Search.

London. April 22.--According to special
dispatch from Madrid the Spanish gov-
ernment has been officially notified that
Great Britain will regard coal as CONTRA
band Of war. Another special dispatch from
the Spanish capital announces that the
government of Spain has been requested to
announce to what extent it is disposed to
exercise the right CT search.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
WORKING DAY AND NIGHT.
Rock Island Arsenal Putting Men to
Work as Fast as They Can
Re Secured

Rock Island. ILL.,. April 22-Orders have
been received by Captain S. E. Blunt, COM
mandant of Rock Island arsenal, from the
war department to provide at once COM
plete equipments for 1000 men for field
service. The arsenal is being worked day
and night and new men are being put to
work as fast as they can be secured.
Large shipments of guns and equipments
leave the arsenal daily.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23

cluded quantity of guns and ammunition.
There was great enthusiasm among the
crowd on the deck, and the band OF the
Union Steamship Company Britain played
Yankee Doodle" as the Paris Steamed sea-
ward. The Paris passed Hurst castle at
2.25 n m
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
BY DYNAMITE EXPLOSION.
Orrin Walker Killed and William
Campbell Fatally Injured at
Corning. n. Y.

Corning, n. Y, April Gas result OF
the premature explosion Of twenty pounds
of dynamite, near the Delaware & Lack
awanna station at this village, just before
noon to-day. Orrin Walker, q years of
age was instantly killed, and William
Campbeu fatally injured.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
THE MIANTONoM0H SAILS.
Monitor Leaves League Island Fully
Prepared for ActiOn-Cats-
Kill to Follow

Philadelphia, April 22-The double turret
monitor Miantonomoh seiled from League
island navy yard at 2:S0 o'clock this after
noon. Her destination Is believed to be
Charleston, S. c. The Miantonomoh has on
war paint and is fully prepared for action.
The monitor Catskill. with the Massa-
chusetts naval reserves on board. is ready
for sea, and will steam away from League
island navy yard as soon as the tug which
is to convey her down the Delaware river
arrives. The Catskill will go direct to Bos-
ton.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
General Mo.by Want. to Fight.

San Francisco, April 22.-Colonel John s.
Mosby. OF guerrilla fame, who is now d
resident of this city, has wired to General
Miles for authority to raise a battalion or
regiment of volunteers for special service in
the front.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23

Lima, Peru, April Gc-It is credibIy re-
ported that the protocol between the Pc
ruvian and Chilean governments was
signed to-day at Santiago de Chile, by the
Peruvian plenipotentiary and the Chilean
foreign minister.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
Armi.tice Declared Ended.

LONDON. April 2.-The Madrid corre-
spordent Of the Daily News says the gov
ernment has instructed General Blanco
to declare the armistice in Cuba ended
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
Gives a Yacht to the Governments.

Washington. April OF. Augustus
Schermerhorn. of New York city. has given
his fine yacht, Free Lance. to the govern.
ment. It has been accepted with thanks.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
De.tructive Tornado in Texas.

Atlanta, Tex. April 22.-There was a de-
structive tornado about four miles south
west of this place to-day. Mr.. and Mrs.
jackson were killed outright. A man
named McDuffie died from his injuries and
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23

pared a message which has been sent to
President Mckinley to-day urging him at
this critical hour Of our national life with
the horrors of war impending to pro-
claim day Of fasting and prayer.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
Expect Groceries to He Dearer.

Sheboygan. Wis. April 2e-People are
making rush here to-day to buy groceries
looking to rise in prices owing to war.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
Dutch Cruiser Sent to CuracOh

The Hague, April 22.-The Dutch cruiser
Friesland. of $500 tons. has beep' ordered
TO Curacao to protect the interests of the
Netherlands there.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
Invisible i, 900 Yard. Distant.

Vallejo. Cal, April 22.-The United States
steamer Monadnock has left for sea en-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23

about Hoods Sarsaparilla l decided to
try it. My system was so much run
down and 1 was so weak took only one
half teaspoonful doses at first, and then
gradually increased. When | had fin
ished one bottle the swelling on my
neck began to 60 down and l was able
to move my head either way. ept on
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla un..EI was
entirely cured The swelling has never
returned and it has now been SO long
since my cure that have no fear that it
will ever return. Hoods Sarsaparilla
cured the eruptions with which l was
troubled, and it proved a great help to
me during the critical period of my life.
My husband feels as grateful as myself
for my recovery from the dreadful suf-
ferings endured. We have been mar
ried % years and we are as happy to-day
as ever in our lives" Mis-. THOMAS
JONES, 120 South street.
For Your Spring Medicine,
To purify your blood, you want a
medicine which enrrs blood diseases.
Isn't the above sufficient proof that
Hoods Sarsaparilla does this? Isn't t
it the medicine for you this spring?
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23

noyed by eruptions on my skin, was
very nervous, had palpitation of the
heart and asthma There would be
weeks at time when I could not lie
down in bed. One day friend told me
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23
Garfield Arrive. Fkom sasua.

New York, April 1.-The American
schooner James A. Garfield arrived to-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23

Pittsburg, Pa. April 2e-The executive
committee Of the national reform has pre-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23

day from Sagua, Cuba, after a. run of nine
days. Her captain states that everything
was quiet at Sagua. The Garfield was
cleared by the British consul at Sagua.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23

route to Puget sound. In her coat of sray
paint the MoEadnock is not visible at sea
1.000 yards distant.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-23

my blood was out of order and had
better try Hoods Sarsaparilla- At first
did not feel like doing SO, as l had
tried SO many medicines without good
effects, but l read SO many testimonials
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-04
POPPIES AND WHEAT.

Poppies and wheat, poppies and wheat,
Blue corn-flowers and pale meadow
sweet;
Who'll buy my posies Of peoples and
wheat?
To brighten dark homes in the city
street.
Poppies and wheat, peoples and wheat
Blue corn-1oWers and pale meadow
sweet; 4
Yellow corn swaying, young children
playing,
Dancing a measure with light tripping
feet.
Peoples and wheat, peoples and wheat
Blue corn-fowers, and pale meadow
sweet;
Yellow corn swaying, fair maidens
playing
Down by green hedgerows their lovers
to meet.
Peoples and wheat, poppies and wheat,
Blue corn-fowers, and pale meadow
sweet;
Yellow corn swaying, old age delaying,
stumbling along with tired, lingering
feet.
Poppies and wheat, peoples and wheat
Blue corn-f1owers and pale meadow
sweet;
Come, buy my posies of peoples ant
wheat,
10 brighten your homes in the city
street.
Cath. Grant
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-04-04
VOIDS A STATE LAW.

A decision Of considerable import
ance to every city in the state has
been handed down by Judge Seaman
in United States court, in that it de-
clares that portion of chapter 236 OF
the laws OF 1897, requiring persons
who receive injuries chargeab1e to the
neglect of cities to file notice within
fifteen days as unreasonable and con-
sequently void.
This is the first test that has been
had of the measure, which has made
attorneys who make a speciality of
personal INJURY suits stand aghast,
The purpose of the law, it was stated
was to enable municipalities to look
into and ascertain the causes Of &C.
cldents, in order to enable them to
more readily determine the merits of
the different claims. Where the in
jury caused is a severe one, however. it
does not give the injured party suf-
hclent time in which to make known
the Intention to demand damages.
The decision comes down in the suit
OF Mrs. Adelaide Webster against the