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Gladstone says that he is no longer
able to read or write. The old states
man continues his affectionate leave
takngs of old friends. To one of the
latter Mr.. Gladstone said: mo doubt
have suffered good deal during the
last six months, but then | had 1IG
months almost without pain"
The committee of the Congregational
Union of England and Wales has cho-
sen DR.. Alexander Mackennal to be the
delegate of that organization at the
Triennial Council of the American
Churches in July at Portland, Oregon
The controversy between Clement
Scott, the dramatic critic, and the dra-
matte people of this part of the world,
arising from Scott's reflections upon
the virtue of actresses in an interview
in December last, has been settled by
an abject apology upon the part of
Scott last Thursday. The dramatic
critic stirred up the storm referred to
in an interview prepared for publica-
tion entitled Great Thoughts Among
the remarks attributed to Scott was
one that it was nearly impossible for
woman who adopts the stage as Il
profession to remain pure. He IS said
to have added that the freedom of
life. speech and gesture behind the
curtain renders it almost impossible
for woman to preserve that simplicity
of manner which is her greatest
charm"
In his apology Scott says: II sug-
gest that the words published, and
which have evidently given much Of
fense, were spoken at a moment of
great mental strain, when my sur
roundings were such as to prevent me
from clearly appreciating the distress
they were likely to cause"
II is believed Sir Henry Irving viii
accept the apology, and that the mat
ter will be allowed to drop, The con-
troversy had grown in bitterness, the
mana gers combining to keep Scott out
of their theaters, while dozens Of ap-
pealing and threatening letters were
sent to the Daily Telegraph" by
which paper Scott is employed asking
for his discharge. Finally the matter
was taken UP by the Actors AssOcia-
ton in its corporation capacity, and
was to be debated at a special meeting
on April 18th, Scott in the meanwhile
appealing to the Institute of Journals
lists to see that he got fair play.
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HARBoR DEFENSE VESSELS.
Secretary Long Recommends the
Building Of More Warahips.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-Secreta1y
Long was before the Senate Sub-Com-
mittee on Appropriations to-day, and
in response to request for his opinion
recommended that three or four har-
bor-defense vessels be provided for, in
addition to the other items of increas-
ing the navy carried by the bill as it
passed the House. He said he thought
the vessels could be completed Tor
S2.000,000 each
The subcommittee concluded consid-
Grafton of the bill before Adjournment
The principal additions to the portion
OF the bill providing for the increase
of the navy were the following:
-Four monitors for coast and harbor
defense, S5000,O00: four torpedo boat
destroyers s., 100000. These appropria-
tions are for the vessels without arms
or armament, and it is hoped that they
will be sufficient for the purposes in
dicated. The NOR 0rs are to be some-
what smaller than the existing types.
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CAN STEERING COMMIT
TEE.
CONSUL GENERAL LEE.
Sails From Havana on the Dis
patch Boat Fern.

HAVANA. April 9.--At 10 O'Clock this
morning the United States Consul
General, accompanied by British Consul
Collin, called on General Blanco to bid
him good-by. The Governor General
was very busy, and could not receive
General Lee. The American flag urcn
the consulate building had been taken
down BIZ consular employees.
The news of the American Consuls'
leaving their posts spread rapidly about
the city. and produced considerable SUI :
prise The matter was talked about
and the remark, well, let them CO.,
was heard here and there.
At l o'clock this afternoon the Con-
sui General, accompanied by his staff,
boarded the dispatch boat Fern, and
EConsuls Springer and Barker went on
board at ) o'clock. The Machina wharf,
where they embarked. was crowded with
curious persons, but no discourtesy was
shown At $50 the American vessels
began leaving port. The Spanish tug
towed out the schooner James II. I)Gd-
ley. which arrived here on Thursday
last from Pensacola with lumber. but
did not discharge her cargo.
The steamer Evelyn followed with
about fifty passengers, and after her
came the Olivette, with 247 passengers,
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tions: That the Uaitea Ssases
should Immediately cease &c lend
moral and material support TO the
Cuban insurgents; that the Azneri-
can squadron in the vicinity OF
Cuba be withdrawn, and that the
American war vessels near the
Philippine Islands also should be
withdrawn. IF the United States
decline these conditions, it IS de-
clared that the Powers viii openly
lend their support to Spain.
The correspondent in Madrid OF
a news agency here says that ii
the insurgents shall not have laid
down their arms by the end OF i've
days, the war will be resumed, and
Spain will receive the moral sup
port Of the Powers.
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CONDITIONS OF THE ARMI-
STTCE.

LONDON, April 10.-Specia1 dis
patches from Madrid received this
morning say that Senior Gullon. the
Foreign Minister, having received
important telegra-ns from Wash
ington, Immediately went to the
residence of Senior Sagasta, the
Premier. where a protracted inter
view was had. Senior Gullon then
went to the palace, where Cahi-
net council was held. and tine
Prime Minister impaired the con-
tents of telegrams. He said that
the ambassadors of the Powers
had asked Spain to grant an ar1ui-
stice, with a view of allowing me-
gotiations for a settlement of the
whole question.
The council had a long and anx-
ious discussion, during which
Senor Sagasta went out and con-
suited the Queen Regent, and it
was finally decided to grant an
armistice, which should last FIVE
days, upon the following condi-
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Gen. BIanCO to Issue Proclamation
to That Effect.
Conditions Are That the United States
Must Withdraw Warships From VI
cialiy Of Cuba and Philippine
Islands, and Cease Lending
Support 10 Cubans.
r1ADR1D. April 9.-3:15 p. m.-

MADRID, Apr11 S.-C'4o D. 49,
a visit OF the Foreign ambassadors
to Senior GuIIon, Minister OF For
eieu Affairs, resulted in meeting
CT the Cabinet at which a decision
was reached to grant an armistice
to the insurgents in Cuba.
MADRID, April 9.-6 p. m.-
United States Minister Wood3ord
has been officially informed that
the Spanish Government to-day
teleg1aphed to the Pope that in
Wow Of his urgent request, fortl-
led BY 4 visit from the representa-
tives in Madrid of the great Pow
srs, they (3he Spanish GovcrnrlenD
have teIegraphed to General
BIanco in Cuba, instructing him to
issue an arnistico proclamation
to-morrow, the duration of the
ar1listice to be as he decides.
General Wood2ord has no i1for-
nation relative TO tine withdrawal
OF the American warships. This
afternoon General xVoodford paid
n visit 90 Senior GuIIon, Minister
of Foreign Affairs. The general
opinion this evening is that to-
days event settles satisfactorily
the Rrst stage of the Spanish
American difficulty, and insures
peace.
MADRID, April IO.-4:45 a. M
General Correa. Minister OF War,
after the council, which lasted two
hours, said TO the correspondent OF
the Associated Press: I'VE hsten"d
to the prayer OF the great Powers,
and granted what we had refused
the United States"
The decision was attended By the
usual soIemnity by the drafting OF
the minutes, which the entire Min
istry signed.
The ambassadors collectively
called upon Senior GuIlon, request
ing that Spain grant the armistice
SO repeatedly begged for by the
Pope.
The Cabinet then met General
Correa, Minister OF War, and Ad-
1airal Ber7neio, Minister of Ma
rine, objected to the granting OF
an arm;stice, on the ground that
1T would be disparaging to Span
ish arms. The representative oi
Russia, as q military Power, re-
piled that he considered it would
be no disparagement.
Objection was then made on the
ground that there was no guaran-
tee that the insurgents would ac-
cept an ar7nistice. The representa-
tives replied that in that case an
arEnistice would only mean q sus.
pension of hosti1itics, and insisted
upon Spain Offering to the insur-
gents n last chance Of submission
for the sake of negotiating peace
II the insurgents continued hostil-
titles the Spaniards would be al.
lowed Legitimate self defense.
The Ministry then unanimoHsI,
agreed that an armistioe b,
granted.
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Tragedy in Tennessee.

morning near McGhee Station, Mon
roe County, John McGhee and his son
Joe shot and killed Henry and Ernest
Howard and James Murray and for
tally wounded Tom Howard The kill
ing was the result of a family feud.
The McGhees are prominent people and
highly connected.
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Queen Regent at this time would not
change the situation.
Senator Burrows said that if, how
ever, complete armistice is actually
proclaimed to cover a period of, say,
thirty, sixty or ninety days. contem-
plating the cessation of hostilities. it
might present a new and important
phase of the situation confronting the
country For he suggested, 1T
would mean a recognition of the bel
ligerency of the Cubans, an official adj
mission of the existence of war, and
it is to be borne in mind that the OBJ
ject of our intervention is the procur
ing CT peace Now. are we justified in
going into q war when one of the par
ties offers to lay down its arms and
as to the bona fide intention of such a
decree, are we to question the good
faith of the country and ask If it means
What it says? 1t might have a ma
terial bearing Oh the present crisis, and
it might not"
An armistce at this time it is said,
would not result in the postponement
of contemplated action even for a day.
Senators and Representatives who
called on the President this morning
stated that there was no reasonable
expectation that hostilities could be
avoided and that their business at the
White House related entirely to the
contemplated action of Congress on re-
ceipt of the Presidents message next
Monday. The indications, it is said,
now are that the resolution authorizing
the President to intervene in Cuba will
not embody any declaration recogniz-
ing the independence of the island, but
if such action is desired by a majority
in each house it will be made the sub
ject of a separate resolution to be in
troduced later. This conclusion has
been arrived at, it is said, in Difference
to the wishes Of the President
Senator Pritchard of North Carolina
saw the President about II o'clock.
Subsequently he said that he favored
ton of the subject of recognition of
independence later. The suggested ar
mistice, in his opinion, would not alter
our course at all. He believed that
! that was a question which concerned
the Cubans more especially. and its
significance would depend on the re-
sponse if any, of the insurgents. He
thought this country, in the light of
recent events, should proceed to inter
vene immediG tely
Senator Elkins of West Virginia and
Representatives Cannon of Illinois.
Chairman of the House Appropriations
Committee; Dolliver of Iowa, mem
Der of the Ways and Means Commit
tee; Pierce of Missouri, Lowering CT
Massachusetts. Faris of Indiana, and
others, were closeted with the Presi-
dent
SENATOR MASON'S VIEWS.
/ CHICAGO, April 9.-The Journal"
prints the following signed statement
received by wire to-day from United
States Senator William E. Mason:
WASHINGTON, April 9-The Sem
ate will adopt a resolution providing
for the joint recognition Of the Repub-
/ lie of Cuba as an Independent nation
and armed Intervention. In my opin-
ion Congress will not be a party to any
! scheme that will saddle the entire debt
! of the Kingdom of Spain upon people
I who have won their freedom on the
/ field of battle.
| ''WIILIAM r. MASON"
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Severe Earthquake in Bohemia.

PRAGUE, April 9.-There have been
severe earthquake shocks in the vicin-
ity of Libochowitz, ten miles southwest
of LeiterwitZ. In the village of Klaffai
seven houses collapsed, and thirty
eight families were rendered homeless.
The disturbances continue.
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Dervishes Suffer Heavy Losses.

CAIRO Q1gypt). April 2.-The British
Brigade, in the defeat of the Dervishes
yesterday at Albara and the capture Of
Mahmoud, the Dervish commander, and
5000 of his followers, lost in addition
to the officers killed, cabled yesterday,
ten rank and file killed, and had ninety
men wounded. The Egyptians lost
ffty-one men killed, and had fourteen
officers and 319 men wounded. The
Dervishes lost about 1900 men killed.
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Wall of a Lodging-House collapses

VIRGINIA CITY tNev), April 9--Af
L, O'clock last night the south wall
of the Douglass building fell. The
st1 1ucture was used as LODGING mouse.
and the inmates rushed panic stricken
to tile street The falling building
crushed into Beckerts barber shop,
where the members of the Washoe
club were playing cards, and the wiiG-
est excitement prevailed. Fortunately
no one was injured.
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THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Points Out Justification for Forc;-
bIe intervention in Cuba.

NEW YORK. April "a special to
the World from Washington says:
The high privilege of seeing the Pres
ident's message has been accorded to
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CITBANS WILL NOT CEASE FIGHT.
INC

WASHINGTON. April 9--afr. Que
sada. the representative of the Cuban
Junta in this city. said tonight: 'The
Cubans are glad to see this beligerency
at last recognized by the Spanish Gov
ernlnent. Cubans will not cease fight
ing nor entertain any negotiations which
have not for their basis the absolute
independence Of the Island of CUBA"
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Housewifely Physic.

Good housewife provides. ere a sickness
do come
OF sundry good things in her house 20
have scme.
Good aqua compcsita, and vinegar tart.
Rose-water, and treacle, TO comfort thine
heart.
Cold herbs in her garden, for agues that
burn.
That overstrong heat to good temper may
White endive. and succory. with spinach
enow:
All such with good pot herbs. should fol-
low the plow.
Get water of fumitory, liver to cool,
And others the like or else lie like fool
Conserves of barbary, ounces and such
With sirops, that easeth the sickly so
much.
Ask Medicus' counsel. ere medicine We
take.
And honor that man for necessty's sake.
Though thousands hate physic because
of the cost,
Yet thousands it helpeth. that else should
be lost.
Good broth, and good keeping, do much
now and than,
Good diet, with wisdom, best comforteth
man.
In health. to be stirring shall profit the
In sickness. hate trouble; seek quiet and
rest.
Remember thy soul: let no fancy prevail
Make ready to God-ward; let faith never
quail.
The sooner thyself thou submittest to
God.
The sooner He ceaseth to sccurge with
Thomas Tusser about 1557
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just twenty years since I entered into
your employment. Principal - That
shows how patient l am-Fliegende
Blatter.
From a Personal Standpoint.-"Don't t
you think" said one young man, that
literature is in a state of decline?'
"Unquestionably." replied the other.
Its in chronic state of decline-with
thanks. washing Star.
Mary-I remember, when 1 was a lit
tie girl the gentlemen, when they called
would hold me on their laps and tell
me fairy stories Maude-Well, | sup
pose they do the fairy tale part of it
yet-Yonkers Statesman.
Caller Ito child, whose mother has
left the room for a moment)-Come
here to me, my dear. Enfant Terrible
No, / mustn't do that. Mamma told me
l must stay sitting in the chair, be-
cause there's hole in the cushion
Glasgow Evening Citizen.
Scrap of Ancient History.-The aspir-
ing monkey looked at his eldest born,
lying idly in the shade of a cocoa palm,
and shook his head. Il have tried to
make man of you,'' he sighed, but
suppose / am about 5,OOO,000 years toe
soon!"-Chicago Tribune.
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Hobson. He's a "Corker."

dedicated to our modern navy)
At Santiago lay fleet
Of Uncle SamueIs' navy,
Within was bottled up, the ships
OF Cervera, 1.-The nervy.
Between the two lay deadly mines,
With fortresses in plenty,
Well manned with Dons who handled
guns
To hit just once in twenty.
To hit just once in twenty,
With guns and powder plenty,
Those Spanish Dons just aim their
guns
To hit. say once in twenty.
The Spanish Dons though bottled up
Within the bay so neatly,
Were not so sure they were secure
Or bottled up completely
Because the bottle lacked cork
To make it more effective,
They aimed to ruin out in the night
Through blockade ineffective"
Through blockade ineffective,
Their ships might run effective:
In going out the harbor's mouth,
Their ships might be effective.
To keep the Spaniards bottled up,
Our Admiral decided
And called for loyal volunteers.
Between two ships divided.
Lieutenant Hobson In command
Did choose from many hundred
Just seven men to aid his plan.
At which the Spaniards wondered.
AT which the Spaniards wondered.
His crew rejoiced at "Hobson' $
While Spanish cannon thundered.
Twas fitting that the "Merrimac,"
name well known in story,
Commanded by a Southern man,
Should cover us with glory
Commander Hobson with his crew,
No man more level headed,
Without fear he ably steered
His ship through mines so dreaded.
lie Ch mi nQ
No man more level headed.
Assailed by Dons who fired their
BY Hobson's crew not dreaded
Twas Hobson's plan to trim the cork
To snUgly fit the bottle,
And so the Merrimac was stripped,
The Spanish port to throttle.
His gallant crew did steer her through,
With coal and powder loaded.
GainSt shot and shell-a Spanish hell,
Until the ship exploded.
Until the ship exploded.
With coal twas partly loaded;
The bottom found, she's now
By Hobson was exploded.
And so the bottle found its cork,
Which fits very neatly,
That now the Dons are more secure,
Thus bottled Up completely;
The Merrimac which lies a wreck
Is doing double duty
In keeping i'll the Spanish Dons
Where they can find no booty.
Where they can find no booty,
'Tis plainly then their duty,
Resigned to be till liberty
Be granted stead of booty.
What can we do for HobsonS crew?
What of their cool commander?
Brave heroes all beyond compare,
Like tabled salamander.
Enduring all the Spanish fire
Without a thought of dying,
Intent were they to reach the bay
The Stars and Stripes still flying.
The Stars and Stripes still flying,
Ger Cuban hills now flying;
The day is nigh twill greet the eye
From Spanish ramparts flying.
word or two about the crew
Who wished to join this party
OF sailors few: to give them due,
Their offer was most hearty;
Some later day when called away,
The enemy to conquer.
Like Hobson brave each man will strive
To prove himself "corker.
With every man corker
Like Hobson, their co-worker,
The Spanish foe will have no show
Against SO many corkerS.
IT. o. Dowd.
RoStou June G 1898
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Detailed to duty with the blockading
squadron he served af1oat during the
entire war, except two months in the
hospital and three months on waiting
orders. He commanded the Maratanza.
Mercedita and Albatross for various
periods Promotion to the rank of COM
mander came in 1870, to Captain in
1881, to Commodore in 1894 and to Rear
Admiral in 1893. He is man of keen
perception and exact judgment.
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REAR ADMIRAL NORTON.
In Command Of the Navy Yard at
WashiugtOn.

The Washington navy yard is in COM
mand of Rear Admiral Charles S. Nor
ton. He entered the Naval Academy
from New York in 1851. and was a
Lieutenant on the Seminole when
his ship was ordered to assist in the
blockade of Charleston harbor in 1861.
He served in several engagements with
the Potomac flotilla and in Hampton
Roads, and took part in the battle of
Port ROyal
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In Chicago. Of Course.

Rev. Lakeside-How is it that that
new preacher is getting all the we'd
dings?
Breezy-Why, he let's it get about that
all those who come to him to be mar
ried he'll marry the second time gratis.
Town Topics
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Boston.
Signs Of Prosperity.

"Oh. my business is good" said the
trombone player. in fact, i am al
ways blowing about it,
We'll. I'm sooted with mine, too"
said the chimney sweep.
And mine is out of sight," said the
diver.-New York Truth.
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FOR THE MAN WHO LAUGHS.

A Observation-Disclosures understand
that you are engaged to be married.
Daisy-No: merely engaged.-Truth.
Unexpected Answer.-Clerk 1t is
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a Hint.

He-I wonder why boarding houses
are such terrible institutions
She-Merely to show men that they
ought to have homes of their own
Ainslee's Magazine.
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no luRE-N0 PAY.

That Is the way all druggists sell GROVES
TASTEI.ESS CHILL TONIC for Malaria Chils
and Fever. II is simply Iron and Quinine In q
tasteless form. Children love IT, Adults prefer II
TO bitter. nauseating Tonics. Price. SOC
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If boy could do all his errands walk
ing on stills nothing would ever be left
undOne.
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HOW VERY SIMPLE
DR.. Sanden's Method Is.

There is force in your body which keeps up
the health of the nerves. blood, kidneys, liver
heart, ETC. You call it vitality.
Vitality is often wasted by sickness, exposure,
excesses-by some unnatural strain upon the vital
functions. When wasted it is hard to recover.
This vitality, as you call it, is electrical
ergy. 1t is generated in your nervous system, and
carried over your body by your nerves.
When it is wasted DR.. Sanden will restore it.
DR.. Sandens Electrical Belt will pour stream of
this electrical force into your for hours at
time every night while you sleep.
1t renews the vital power. You feel refreshed
New life is given to your organs, warmth and vgor
to your blood. Away goes weakness pain and mis-
cry. Joy and gladness yours.
After wearing it for three months you will see
a wonderful change Health will be yours.
Ask for and read DR.. Sanden's free book
.Three Glasses of Men, or "Maiden, Wife and
Mother" The Belt is as good for women as for
men. "It gives strength"
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Those who think that the college gin
does not take kindly to matrlmohy
must study their facts a little Hole
closely. At a reunion last week OF =
certain class OF '9I Of Vassar, mere
were seventeen girls present. VI 'hls
small number four announced their en-
gagements.
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be the vote of several hundred minis
ters and laymen that such a man is a
hereto! The assembly has declared its
emphatic disapproval of all utterancea
in his book not in accord with the
standards of the Presbyterian Church
and asks him, if he cannot conform to
these standards, to leave the Presbyte-
rlan ministry. The Assembly has thus
again avowed its loyalty to it's creed.
and professor McGiffert will probably
say, i, he says anything, that he is
not disloyal to it,"
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