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HAS SOMETHING TO TELL.
Consul General Lee Ordered to Report to
Washington.

Washington.
New York, April ia dispatch to
the Tribune from Key West says:
Consul General Lee went north via
Tampa in the belief that his presence
was wanted in Washington to give in
formation abou the probabilities in
Cuba during the next fortnight. He
did not receive instructions until he
reached Key West. Vice Consul
Springer and Consu Barker Of Sagua
are also instructed to report at head
quarters. This was construed as indi-
eating the opinion in official quarters
that an early r%eopening Of the Ameri-
can ~consulates in Cuba is not probable.
General Lee may be able to add some
knowledge to What is already known
regarding the plot by which the Maine
was blown up. though not, perhaps, to
the extent of fixing the conspiracy OFF,
cially on the Spanish government.
After the departure Of Captain Samp-
son and the court of inquiry II was left
TO him to follow the clues regarding
con~spirators. While the board reported
its inability to fix the responsibility for
the explosion on IN person or persons.
IL was well understood hat the suspi-
cions of its members were definite. Had
they received assurances that the
Spanish authorities could be depended
on to cooperate in the investigation
valuable evidence might have been
placed in the hands Of the latter. But
with Spain stubbornly holding to the
theory Of accident. the only effect OF
placing in their hands evidence as to
the probable identity Of the conspira-
tors would have been its destruction.
So General Lee continued his inquiries
on independent lines. The result was
to show the fallacy of some of the clews
but not OF ALL
Perhaps General Lee would not feel
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BIanco's Proclamation.

Washington. April 1.-THE state de-
partment today received General
Blanco's proclamation ordering "A cessa-
ton of hostilities in Cuba II war
cabled to the Spanish minister here,
and by him delivered to the depart
ment. The proclamation Is as follows:
His majesty's government. yielding
( o the reiterated wish expressed by his
holiness. the pope. has been pleased to
decree a suspension of hostilities with
the object of preparing and facilitating
the restoration of peace on this island.
in virtue whereof l believe it convenient
to order:
From the day following the receipt
in each locality of the present procla-
nation hostilities are ordered to be sus-
pended in all the territory or the island
Of Cuba. The details for the execu-
ton of the above, decree will be the oh
ject of special instruction that will
be communicated TO the several COM
manders i'm chief of the army corps for
the easy and prompt execution. accord
ing to the situation and circumstance,
of the case"
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A WELCOME TO LEE.
Demonstrations In the South In Honor Of
the Consul General.

Demonstration In the south In Honor Of
the Consul General.
Atlanta, Ga, April 11.-Every Georgia
town through which General Fitzhugh
Lee will pass on his way to Washington
will vie with it's neighbor In preparing a
demonstration for the popular consul.
The uea originated with the Virginia
society Of Atlanta and found ready echo
with the military and civic organiza-
tons. President Courtney of the Vir-
ginia society has wired General Lee as
follows:
"The Virginia society expresses its
most profound regard and sincere con-
CALCULATIONS to o and yours n ex-
tends a cordial invitation to the heart
and homes of its members. Please give
us an opportunity to shake hands with
you on your way to Washington via At
lanta-"
The members Of the society. accom-
panied by a large number Of the most
prominent people of Atlanta and a de-
tachment of the local militia, will accord
an enthusiastic reception. Salutes will
be fired on his entering and leaving
Waycross. Speeches will be made at
every stopping place. thanking General
Lee for his thoroughly American course
in his dealings with the Spanish. and
efforts will probably be made to induce
him to permit his name to be used in a
petition to the wal department to place
him in command Of the field forces to
invade Cuba.
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Indian. Want to Fight.

Appleton. Wis. April IA delega-
ton of a dozen Indians from the oneida
reservation is ~endeavoring to make ar
rangements for the enlistment of a
number Of Indians in case Of war with
Spain. They are disappointed i'm moi
being able to find any one with author
ity to enlist them at once. a company
OF 100. and possibly two companies.
could be raised IN the reservation in a
few hours and the most Of the enlist
ment would be young men. They think
that IL they prove their worth in war
against Spain they could be made citi-
zens and show that they are competent
to manage their own affairs. The war
spirit is said to be high on the reserva-
ton.
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he HAS LOST GROUND.
Mckinley's Message Made Him "a
Friends In Congress.

Friends in Congress.
! Washington, April Observation-Disclosures
ing the early adjournment OF the senate
to-day, many of the senator's remained
about the capitol during the afternoon,
discussing the situation in the senate
chamber and In committees rooms. The
foreign relations committee sat for
about three hours. and after the formal
meeting had concluded the republican
members held a conference at which
they considered the possibility of secur-
ing unanimous action on their part. The
committee did not reach an agreement
nor wen a decision as to whether a re-
port should be made tomorrow.
One reason for -postponement of ac-
ton Is that the committee desires be-
fore reporting to hear Consul General
Lee. who has Informed the chairman
that he can be with them tomorrow.
The conclusion OF the committee may
depend largely upon what General Lee
places before 1t.
Conservative republican senators
were not slow to recognize the fact that
the movement to secure support for the
presidents position had lost ground
since the receipt of the message. They
did not. however, manifest any abate-
ment in their determination to stand
with the president in the senate and OPP
pose by debate or otherwise any propo-
sition looking to more radical action
than the executive desired.
At the democratic headquarters the
message IA sharply criticised. and
while there was much difference of opin-
ion as to the course to be pursued. there
is no doubt hat resolutions recognizing
the independence of the Cubans will be
introduced by democrats in both houses
of congress. They probably will be pre-
sented tomorrow.
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successfully lodged n Debt.

Saint Folk, the French poet. who was
always in debt. sat in n BARRIERS shop
one day waiting to be shaved. He was
lathered, when the door opened and "A
tradesman entered who happened to he
one of the poets creditors, and angriiy
demanded his money. The poet composed
~ begged him not to make a scene.
won't you wait for the money until ]
am shaved?" Certainly said the other
pleased at the prospect. Saint Folk then
made the barber n witness of the agree
psent and Immediately took "A towel.
wiped the Iather from his face and left
the shop. lie wore a beard tn the end OF
his days.
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Planning nm Attack IN Havana.

New York. April 1.-THE monitors
Terror. Puritan and Amphitrite have
been ordered to Join the battleships
off Sands Key light, says the Key West
correspondent of the Herald. This move,
at this time. is accepted here as evil
dence that the fleet is making prepara-
tions to move with the least delay when
the order comes. The monitors are. of
course, slower han other vessels. but
would play a great part In the forma-
ton OF the first line of attack. Some
changes In the plan of the strategic
board have now been decided upon.
Moro Castle will not be shelled because
OF the prisoners there and the Cabanas
will escape for the same reason, in case
the present trouble W Spain and
the United States goes beyond target
practice. As it is known prisoners are
still confined in some of the cells, 1t Is
thought advisable to concentrate the
fire on the batteries OF Santa Clara and
the 12-inch battery near MORO Castle.
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COULDN'T AGREE.
THE House Foreign Relations lee
Had q stormy Meeting.

Washington April 1.-THE republi-
can members of the house foreign ar
fairs committee held a session all af-
ternoon TO map out a definite Cuban
policy. but were totally unable to reach
an agreement. 1t IL understood that
many of h members whose views
heretofore have been pronounced in
favor of independence and Intervention.
announced an almost complete change
OF position. These. IL Is understood.
include Representatives Adams of Penn
.sylvania. now acting chairman of the
committee. and Representative Quigg
of New York The meeting was very
stormy. and some exciting discussions
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within "a Few Days.

Chicago. April l1.-Coionel Lee. as
the quartermsster general. u. ). A, De-
partment of the Lakes. has aske'i con-
tractors to bid for supplies to be deliv-
cred at Chickamauga park. The rail-
roads have been asked for proposals for
transporting commands from Fort
Sheridan and various posts in the West
TO Chickamauga. The call for bids on
supplies Is regarded as convincing proof
that the troops now at Fort Sheridan
will be on their way To ~Chickamauga
within a few days.
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merritt Memorial Services.

Red Oak, Iowa, April IA memorial
service in tribute to Assistant Engineer
Darwin Merritt of the battleship Maine.
prepared at an earlier date in hope Of
the body being found and sent home.
was held Sunday afternoon in the ar
mory. The q. A. r. post attended, in a
body, also the militia company. Ad-
dresses were made by Rev. c. A. Noun
ton. s. Mcpherson. chief Justice Deem
err of the supreme court IN e. f.. Rich
ards, and resolutions were read.
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RESTS WITH CONGRESS
Continued from Page One.)

of the Department of the Lakes. Tn
preparations are being made to receive
IN troops when they arrive there at the
rendezvous. Forage and other supplies
have been contracted for from Chicago.
The Tw~enty-fifth infantry, a colored
regiment. will probably be the first on
the ground. Definite information was
received at the department headquar-
tiers to-day that the Twenty-fifth. un-
der Col. Andrew S. Burt, will arrive in
Chicago next Wednesday. 1t is expect
ed at General Brooks headquarters
that the trops from Fort Sheridan will
be on the road about the same time.
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ssNotice."

The Caplice Commercial Co. doing a
wholesale liquor business at the corner
of Park and Montana streets. Is In no
way connected with the grocery firm of
John Caplice Co. We request u
patrons when ordering goods To address
Caplice Commercial Co, Il. o. box 335.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-12
Cruisers Arrive.

Washington. April 1.-THE most in
teresting item of Information that came
TO the navy department today was the
reported arrival of the cruisers a
Francisco and New Orleans at Halifax
today. n arrival of the New Orleans
in this country is the source Of supreme
satisfaction TO navy officials. as she has
aboard a number OF Maxim-N orden-
feldt rapid-fre guns. just purchased in
Europe. and "A quantity of ordinance
stores. The guns were Intended for the
seacoast fortihcations. and are badly
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NORTHERN PACIFIC.
West hound Pullman Service.

The Northern Pacific ave inausu-
rated Pullman sleeping car service he
tween Butte and all points West. This
car will be placed at the Montana
Union depot at 3 p. m. for the accom-
mediation of west-bound passengers.
For berth reservations, tickets. maps,
etc, to all points West. call on or write
w. NJ. Tuohy, General Agent Northern
Pacific Railway, Butte.
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Cut In Passenger Rates tn seattle md
North Pacific Coast via H., A. & p. Try.
and CouuecttOus

Effective at once, passenger rates,
Anaconda to Seattle and north Pacific
coast points, are reduced to $500 first
class. $1,000 second-class.
Call Oh ticket agent at b.. A. x Il.
railway. passenger station. at Ana
conda, for further information.
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The book of the Centennial Brewing
Co. is now on draught.
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The Most
Feature

or these garments is that they are high
art tailoring. II you want to be cor
rectly dressed this spring we have the
styles.
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IF YoU DON'T TAKE THE STAND
ARP YOU DON'T GET THE NEWS
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CONTINUED on Page 49,
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Suits OF fancy Cheviots and fancy
worsteds. in neat checks Inc plaids.
n
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The newest. brightest and best that
springtime ever brought US. Good
looking. good wearing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

The sale of seats for Miss Francis
of Yale" one of the best comedy at
fractions of the seasons bookings will
open at ROwley & Shows drug store
Thursday morning, and the piece viii
be seen at the Crawford theater on Sat
urday evening. The farce draws its
fun from the fact of the leading lady
of a Yale theatrical club being mista-
ken in earnest for a real woman, and
the consequent complications are eX-
ceedingly funny. The idea, a good one
in itself, is treated with freedom that
produces much fun. The story tells of
a young and overload girl betrothed
to a Yale student. Her man-hating
dragon of a governess discovers in his
room at college his chum, Frank Stay
nor, otherwise Miss Francis dressed
in female attire and carries back a ter
rible tale of depravity, which naturally
breaks off the engagement. Frank
comes on the scene, is recognized by the
governess as the young woman she had
seen, and all believing him to be really
a girl masquerading as a man, allow
him to spend the night as guest, all
in turn seeking him, at a late hour for
chum breaks in through the window.
der which his hosts labor. he is exceed
ingly puzzled until finally the mystery
is closed up. The leading part is
played by Mr. Etienne Girardot, who
won fame as the original "Charley's
Aunt" He never misses a point of
legitimate mirth to be extracted from
the situations, and keeps his audience
in continual laughter while upon the
stage
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
FOREST FIRES AND SHEEP
Are the Subjects ola Pamphlet Issued
by the Government.

Washington, March 29-The agricultural
department has issued interesting
pamphlet on the subject of forest
growth and sheep grazing in the Cascade
mountains of Oregon, prepared by Fred
erick V. COlville- Discussing the Questlon
of forest fires. it says those OF tRe p PTe p
ent periOd by no means conIheu 70
the sheep grazing areas. Parts OF the
Southern Cascades in which sheep nave
never erazed have been found TO pc rld-
dfed nv fires and in general forest fires
increase in the reserved region PloPO ,,
tionately to the increase OF human occu-
pancy of all classes. -, ,.,i-
It is clear as a result of caretul inquiry,
the DamDhIet says, that at the present
time most sheep herderS and packers are
extremely careful not to allow tnelr camp
tionaIly though it IS unqueSlIoIl5dpIe I LIZ
in the early days of sheep raising tnere
was a widespread belief among sheep men
that the burning of the forest was d PO9i-
tive benefit to the industry; o7;1
Under the general head Of remedlaI
r,eae1,res q number of suggestions design
ed to formulate sausiacIQIS ~ TagarE1a
the regulation of grazing IN the r9SetE
80 T1e6e THE steps proposed include the
exclusion OF sheep from speclhed areas ti
about Mount Hood and crater latAe' tIle
iiISi+s ton of the sheep to be grazed IN the
1eserX[e to a specified number based on
+ba number cuStOmarily grazing liIeIe'
the issuance of five year perulilS dIlow 4
NO owners to Craze on Speclneu tracts
apd limiting the number of Sheep TO pc
errazed recurring that owners USE eNCl
effort TO prevent and exungulSn hIes' anu
-,1j+e IIn35er certain conditions; securing
the co-OperatiOn of the WOOL SIoWxSTlIS 90
sociations of Crook, Sherman ana ~, w dScog I
COMMITTEES in allOtting tracts II tIlS 49,
GT0I1ars decline to accept and to cooper
reS+ed that the government eXclude sneeep
absolutely from the rtsf f-es Continue un-
nheci5ed exclude sheep thereafter
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ENCOURAGES FUSION.
Bryan Writes a Letter to G. S. Thomas
in Reply to Letter From That

Aspirant

Denver March 29.-In reply to a request
for a letter by Charles s Thomas, one
of the Democratic aspirants for leader
ship in the state, W. J. Bryan has sent
him a letter encouraging the proposition
to have the three silver parties to fuse
this fall. Some Of the other local lead
ers started a movement some time ago
to have a straight Democratic ticket.
which has brought about a deal of CORE
spondence- Mr.. Bryan's letter IS as fol-
lows:
'sFayette, No. March 20. 1ses.-C. s.
Thomas, Denver, Col-Dear Mr.. Thomas:
have not had time to write you since the
three addresses were Issued by Senators
Towne, but avail myself of moment Of
leisure today to say that, so far as L
by the three national committees is quite
generally Endorsed by the rank and file
position anywhere it will manifest itself
in those states where the silver senti-
ment is so strong that one faction may
hope to control the local offices by de-
feating the other faction.
To some It may seem i INN l,53l
or one wins over the other, but it seems
to that a survey of the whole country
bimetallism that divisions now weaken US
for the battle of 1900. Where the parties
agree upon the paramount issues, but
have different tickets, the contest is likely
to arouse craftsmanship and personal feel
difficult
''Co-operaton requires some SaCr1nces
upon the part of parties and individuals,
but certainly some sacrifices may be rea-
sonably expected from those who believe
that the gold standard would ultimately
entail upon the human race more misery
than all the wars, peStilenceS ana ram
ines of the past. In the presence or
conspiracy such as we have to meet, all
minor differences should be forgotten and
all guns turned toward the common enc
my. Divide and conquer is the motto
of our enemies: it has always been the
motto of the shrewd and well organized
~ in a minority but they have won many
victories by stirring up dissensions among
the many who desire equal rights to all
Where the gold Democrats are numert-
cally strong they will insist upon 1gnor-
ing the Chicago platform. but where they
are numerically weak they will profess to
accept the platform but will oppose every
plan that is calculated to bring success
to the platform. 1 am confident that the
friends of bimetallism will be earnest
enough to put the triumph of the cause
above every personal ambition and above
any mere temporary party triumph. Our
people should remember the parable Of
the good Samaritan. The neighbOr-al-
though of q different party name-Who
gives aid in the hour of danger and dis
tress is the real friend and more to be
considered than the enemy who makes
the attack or the pretended friends who
refuse assistance.
II find our platform growing stronger
all the time and have no doubt of silver ;
triumph in 1900 if our forces will stand
''W. J. BRYAN"
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MOOSE KILLS TWO MEN.
Tramples to Death Two Hunters VINO
Attacked Him With Knives.

Bangor. Me, March ga story has
reached here from Sheridan Plantation
in Aroostook county, $50 miles from
here near the Canadian border, OF the
killing of two Frenchmen, Labonte ana
Perieux, by an infuriated Dull moose,
which they had attacked with camp
knives on last Friday. Labonte, Per-
ieux and a boy heard the believing OF
the moose. which came tearing through
the brush toward them. He halted with
in rod of the camp door Labonte and
Perie11x ran into the cabin, armed then-
selves with long carving knives and
started for the moose in high glee, as
thew had been without meat for fort
night.
bonte wounded the beast, which, mao
with pain, attacked and killed both men
-trampIing them down and cutting
them with his sharp hoOfs. The cries OF
the two men hurried the boy to the
scene revolver in hand.
The moose paused for an instant in
paving his victims, and the frighten ned
how. after firing one shot, ran into the
cabin and barred the door. When the
wounded moose had trampled the Ire
ont of the two men, he wandered on
into the woods.
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SUES ACTOR HOPPER.
Brass Band Wants Money for Re
hearsal Services.

Pittsburg, March 29.-Today local
band sued the De Wolff Hopper Opera
company, to recover $40 alleged to be
due for services.
The band had been engaged to play
in some of the scenes of Eel Captain"
at the Alvin theater.
The members were ordered to report
for rehearsal Monday. They did so, and
the rehearsal started. The musical di-
rector of the Hopper company almost
had nervous prostration and refused TO
accept the services of the band. The
leader of the band rendered a bill Of SAC
for the rehearsal, but payment was re-
fused.
Alderman John Groetzinger will hear
the case today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
NOTIFIES THE WORLD.
Russia Officially Announces Her oc-
cupation of Port Arthur.

st. Petersburg. March 29.-The Official
Messenger publishes a circular which
has been telegraphed by Count Mura-
vieff, the Russian minister for foreign
affairs, to the representatives of Russia
abroad. 1t is as follows:
by virtue of a convention signed at
Pekin on March p, Port Arthur and the
port. To-Lien-Wan and the territories
adjacent have been ceded to Russia in
usufruct by China You are requested
to notify the government whereto you
are accredited, adding the above men
toned ports and territories will be i'm
mediately occupied by Russian troops
and that the Russian flag will be hoist
ed by the side of the Chinese flag.
You may at the same time inform
the foreign minister that the port of
Ta-Lien-Wan will be open to foreign
trade and that the largest measure of
hospitality viii be extended to the ships
of all friendly nations"
An official communication issued to
the press adds: The cessiOns are for
% years, but may be extended later by
common accord.
Further, China has conceded the
right of constructing railroad to con-
meet the ports with the trans-Siberian
main line"
After stating that the arrangement is
the direct and natural consequence of
amicable relations between two neigh
boring states anxious to advance the
interests of their peoples, the official
communication continues: while safe
guarding the integrity and sovereignty
Of China and satisfying the essential
needs Of Russia, the arrangement in
Jures the interests of no foreign state.
On the contrary it affords all nations
the possibility of entering in the near
future into relations with the river re-
giOns Of the Yellow sea hitherto closed
to them. The opening of Ta-Lien-Wan
to the merchant ships of all nations will
create a new and wide market for COM
merce and industry, owing to the trans
Siberian line. which is hencefOrth de-
Stined to connect the extremities of two
continents. The arrangement, the refore
is of high historical value to Russia and
should be hailed as a fortunate event,
by all those who have at heart the
benefits of peace and development of
good relations among nations