The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-04-29


In answering the call for State troops
Gov. Bradley wired; "ihey will be
ready in ten days"
Responses from the Governors show
that more than the quotas will be Of
fered in many States.
THE latest and most sensational re-
port is that Gov. Bradley wants to go
at the head of the Kentucky troops to
the front.
Buffalo Bill has offered his services
and the services of his Indians and
cowboys to the government to do SER
wee as a cavalry regiment against
Spain.
There is no decrease in the enthusi-
asm manifested all over Kentucky.
The companies of the State Guard are
finding no difficulty in recruiting to
the required strength.
Gov. Bradley has wired for the ncces-
sary equipments. etc, and as soon as
these are received AMI companies
equipped, the State Guard will be mus
tered into actual service.
SOME of the States best young wom-
en- are volunteering their services as
nurses. Among the first to SO volun-
teer are Misses Christine Bradley and
Alice Castleman, daughter of Col. John
b. Castleman.
The farmers, the mechanic and the
bicycle rider are liable to unexpected
cuts and bruises. DeWitt's Witch Ha-
eel Salve is the best thing to keep on
hand, it heals quickly and is a well
known cure for piles. Stormes' Drug
Store. I'm
Monday night Gov Bradley received
call to arms for the Kentucky State
Guarl The addition of two troops of
cavalry was surprise to Kentucky 3
military men, and is regarded as a
marked compliment to Kentucky sol
iers.d
Numerous applications to:fll cavalry
troops have been received at the Gov
ernor's office. Capt. Robert Tyler, OF
Bullitt, veteran Confederate, and
George Donaldson, of Frankfort, vet
eran Federal soldier, are two of those
prominent y mentioned in this conn y,
ton.
, LIEUT.. Rowan, of the Nineteenth in
fantry, under orders from the Wal
Department, has lande in Eastern
Cuba, and is making his way to Gem
Garcia, to whom he will unfold the
plans of the United States for co-ope
ration with the Insurgents in landing
an army in Cuba.
The Governors of the States will ar
, point all regimental, line and staff Off
GERS will be appointed by the Pres.
ident, who finds himself confro lted
with the task of selecting 32S officers
| of volunteers. including twenty Ma; or
Generals forty-eight Brigadier Gener.
ais and their stats.
IT is believed at Frankfort that the
three Kentucky regiments will move
next Monday, but this is not certain.
Lieut. II. S. Whipple will muster them
Into the Federal service. In few
days Kentucky will need a new Sta G
Guard, and volunteers who were left
on the first call may get in line for the
next call by organizing as State mi.
) litia.
The President, by proclamation, has
allowed Spanish vessels in United
States waters till May 81 inclusive, for
loading, and departing, and Spanish
ships met at sea shall be permitted to
continue their voyage, if LOADED before
that time in the United States. Spanish
vessels bound for the United States
which sailed prior April 81, are exemp,
from capture and allowed to discharge
ergo.
England has declared neutrality and
orderd American vessels to leave hel
ports within 4S hours, holding thai
war has existed sine. Woodford's dis.
missaL This relieves the United States
of any embarassme nt that nigh,
grow out of SPANS contention tina,
the capture of the Buena Ventura wa.
a violation of International law, be
cause it was effected before the time
named in the Presidents ultimatun
had expired.
The blockade of Havana is constant
ly drawn closer, and the city is des
cribed as in a state of constant appre
/, hension. Business has been practical
ly suspended. Prices of provisi. n
= were doubled Saturday and agar
Monday, and it is predicted tina
agents of the army will seize ever,
grocery and provision store before tn,
end of the week. Reconcentrados ar
being driven te the country to starve
r The revenue bill to help raise wa
funds provides for an increase of tn,
tax on beer to 81 a barrel, ON manufact
e ured tobacco 12c, cigars 81 per 1000
. cigarettes 81 and tobacco dealers will
have to pay a license of $12 to $4s. Al
e patent medicines are to be taxed, chew
S ing gum lc package, ginger ale ant
mineral waters &c a pint, all check
t and evidences of draft will have to b;
f stamped and tea and coffee will havs
to pay 10 and &c pound respectively
The Island o. Cuba is $50 miles long
a averages about SO broad and contain,
43, 22O square miles. 1t is largely noun
famous and hilly, but the plains ar,
S well watered and very fertile. Suya
$ and tobacco are its chef products tho
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