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Cañon City record., 1898-12-22

Just 17OO hundred above the city of
Canon City and the Arkansas river,
and overlooks the city and valley.
From the dump an unrivalled view of
Pixies Peak. Mount Pisgah, and the
rich Cripple Crehk district may be
had, and it is ideally locates for a
gold camp, being easily accessible by
rail or wagon, and in one Of the most
delightful climates in the world. The
claim and its Contiguous territory
was located years ago. some work
done upon it and then Abandoned
The present company in control be-
gan operations January l, 1893, and
have worked continuously since. About
one hundred feet higher up the
mountain side, but almost directly
over the new discovery. an incline has
been driven distance of 40 feot into
the mountain The gold values OBJ
tanned from assays of rock taken
from this bore, however, have been
very small, but deposits of copper of
considerable richness have frequently
been encountered. 1t was the hope
of securing body of copper of
sufficient magnitude to made mine
that induced the men to continue
putting in money and doing develop
ment work. Feeling the need of
cabin during the recent cold weather
arrangements were made and shack
erected. Being of an inquisitive ma
ture, B. \. Dawson began knocking
off pieces Of the ledge which project
ed from the ground to the east and
directly in in froat of the cabin. At
tracted by the popularity of some of
these pieces he examined some of
them. finding what appeared to be
particles of native gold, Not salts
fed that it was gold, however, he ap-
piled simple test to convince him
self. He then called the attention of
other members of the company, and
preparations were made to break off
and sack everything that showed
particle Of gold and samples of vein
matter sent to Leadyille for assay.
BY the time the asaayer's reports
were received a fair quantity had
been put away and was carefully
guarded. On Thursday of last week
Il became publicly known that rich
find had been made and on Sunday
committee Of mining experts consist
Cañon City record., 1898-12-22

TAs effort of tie county oommis-
siaaers to collect back taxes as far
back as 1892 on moneys and securi-
ties not given is meeting with fair
success, The commissioners are
having some interesting experiences
over the matter. but in the main the
people are coming up with the back
taxes or showing reasons why such
should not be paid. 1t is estimated
that between $4,000 and Sl5.ooo
win be collected by the operation.
Cañon City record., 1898-12-22

They are fully sustained in their
opinion by hundreds of practical
miners and prospectors who had the
the same privilege accorded that
was given the experts. Furthermore
others working in the vicinity are
known to have very flattering indica-
tions Of valuable ore if not in certain
instances the gold itself. At any
rate the district will now be thorough
y prospected by practical miners and
the result of their labor will be await
ed with much impatience. In the
meantime it is to be hoped that
good strong company will get control
OF the Copper King and push develop
ments for all they are worth.
An old Alaska miner, in conversa-
tion with the RECORD representative
and others asserted that the forma-
tion of this district and the vein M; :
ter Of the Copper King, which ne
termed nlica-granite schistos, was
Identical with the rich mineral-bear-
ing dirt of Alasks ard in his district
was always sough with the assurance
OF fnding gold n abundance. lis
diagnosis of this country was rea. y
interesting, prov ag enlightening o
some of US who hare only made
casual study of ne different form +
ions. He talked knowingiy and ;
statements were 'ss!ly verified by ~
yestigation. Tak ae ms word for {,
tias is undoubted.f le richest gcid
territory that WIS Fl thrown opsn
70 the hungry prospector, and VII
become a wonder ful fed for invest-
ment
It IS not generally known, but my
now be made public, that representa-
tives Of some Of tie richest syndicates
- She world have been camped on the
arppad IN the vicinity of Dawson City
for 9 week, taking close observations
ana making expert examinations of
oatcroppings AMI float for miles
around. That they have been salts
ned that this is no mere bagatelle is
amply verified Each of the great
trunk lines of railway have also been
studying the situation. 1t is only
to quote E. E. Hoffman,
general passenger agent of the Mis-
sour Pacific. to tell what the railroad
men think of it He says: "In all
my long experience in Colorado am
free to admit that never saw any,
thing that near reached the magni-
tdzIe cf his propositicn- Cfeeae..
Triple Greek. nor any of the others
have ever produced anything like it.
This is practically what ! have re-
ported to my officials at St. Louis
Mr.. Hoffman also stated that he was
personally aware of at least three
other claims where free gold had
been discovered and he was firmly
convinced that the Copper King
would develop into the biggest mine
in the State.
Cañon City record., 1898-12-22

THE power of the press is great,
1t is clearly shown by the great ex-
citement that now prevails through
out the country over our new gold
field. Dawson and Hannum found a
specimen-the papers did the rest.
Cañon City record., 1898-12-22

CRIPPLE CREEK is coming to the
conclusion that she should have rail-
road connection with Canon City. In
such an event her miners could come
down here to work and return the
same day.
Cañon City record., 1898-12-22

ALL the hotels in town are crowded.
What's the matter with having the
AnGlsrs rebuilt here IN Caxoa1
Cañon City record., 1898-12-22

For broken limbs, chii6lains, burns
s.s.ds, bruised shins, sore throat NnC
ssres of any kind, apply BALLABbS
SNOW LlNlMENF IL Will give M
mediate felsef and aeal ANY wgnud
i,rice y cts aud 50 eys for ssle by
Hunter Palmer.
Cañon City record., 1898-12-22

WANTED SEVERAL FRusrNohtHN
~ per~oas In this state to manage our
ssness in your own and nearby counttes-
Il MALAY Office work cood octed At hou,t.
atSry straight $50 year and expenses
ssarite. honaide. no more. TO less saiary.
sfanfhly SIS. References knclose sell
4 idress-d stamped eavsiope. Herbert E.
= -xs Press.. Dept. NJ ntcsgo-
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ORDERS RECEIVED.

Long Cipher Dispa atches from WASH
ingtOn-Fhe- Campaign.
KEY WEST, April 21-10 80 D. m. con board
the flagship New York )--The night is being
spent quietly on board this vessel; all think
it is the last night they will spend in Amer
tain Chadwick has arranged a special mail
to leave for the shore at IL o'clock, and the
officers and men are now writing farewell
letters. Captain Sampson is in his cabin,
with Captain Chadwick and Fighting Bob"
Evans, who came over from the Iowa about
an hour ago. They are consulting with re-
spect to the final plans.
Though the seriousness of the i'm
pending war is not belittled, the
general feeling is one of intense
relief. The long suspense. which has
proved so trying, is now practically at
an end. and the fighting squadron knows
what it has to face. 1t has been repeatedly
stated in these dispatches that the rank and
file are willing and anxious to fight. This
- AhOlo tudit ever the tone eXnlDlted to-
night. The Maine has not been forgotten,
and it will be with eager hands and hearts
that the men of the fighting squadron will
make their way toward Cuba.
There is no reason to doubt the correct
ness of the statements made in these dis
patches ON Tuesday that the flying squad
ron will sail with the sole intention of a
blockade. 1t may be that occasion for
action of more offensive character will
arise and that an engagement with the
Spanish fleet may occur. but these possibili-
ties are shrouded in the fatefui future.
Many are the conjectures as to the length
of the campaign and the absence of the
squadron from home. The consensus of
opinion places the minimum period at three
months and the maximum at six. 1t should
be- fully understood that neither expert
enced officers, raw cadets nor bronzed sea-
men doubt for a moment the ability of our
navy to whip SPANS sailors to stand still.
The far-seeing admit that it may cost many
valuable American lives. but it will be done,
come what may. Steam is up in the boil
ers, the anchors are ready to be weighed,
and probably soon after sunrise, if not be-
fore, the fighting squadron will be on its
way to Cuba Long cipher dispatches from
Washington are being translated as this
dispatch goes ashore.
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Signaling Kept Up All Night and the
Ships Getting in Position for the
Ran Across the Straits.
ACTIVITY At WASHINGTON
SECRETARY LONG ENDEAVORING To
COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS.
Another Ship and Several Yachts Pur-
chased-Rumors Concerning
the Spanish Elect.

KEY WEST, Fla. April 22-2:35 a. m.--
The war ships lying in the inner harbor
are apparently drawing nearer the flagship.
Two are now moving out. They are thought
to be the monitor Amphitrite and gunboat
Helena. The signaling is continuous, and
the searchlights of the Iowa and the New
York are industriously sweeping the waters
of the outer harbor
Ensign Frank Baldwin, of the torpedo
boat Cushing, fell down hatchway yester-
day and broke several ribs. He will be re-
moved to the hospital to-day.
The Indiana, which has been coaling at
the Tortugas. was ordered to report here
early this morning
The Associated Press dispatch boat
Dauntless anchored in Key West harbor at
midnight, forty-three hours out from the
bar at the mouth of the st. Johns river The
passage was pleasant and uneventful. The
outside route was taken on account of the
draught of the boat The Dauntiess en-
tered the harbor from the southwark, pass
ing through the fleet for several miles and
was not hailed until the front of the city
was reached.
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son had received no orders from Washing
ton relative To sailing. He WAS expecting
some instructions. He does not believe the
Spanish fleet has sailed from the Cape
Verde islands at this hour No extra pre-
cautions are being taken. and. though ths
enthusiasm and excitement are intense
among the officers and men. the routine
continues as on previous nights No sDeciai
orders have yet been issued. and it is not
believed that the feet will sail tonight,
though it is probable that the start for
Cuba viii be made tomorrow.
1t was decided late to-nighS to send
ashore from the New York for that ships
cutter, which had been put on the beach
when preparation for action was made some
weeks ago. This is believed to mean that
landing parties will cut a considerable fig
ure in the campaign. In fact. Il is stated,
though not officially. that the feet viii first
go to Matanzas and there establish base
of operations. Just before this dispatch
was filed it was ordered that steam should
be got up in the four boilers of the New
York This would enable her to make If
teen knots an hour. which is a greater
speed than could be maintained by the
squadron as whole. 1t is stin believed
that the fleet will not sail tonight.
The news of Spain's unbending attitude
created a profound sensation. 1t had been
expected that she would not reply until the
expiration of the time limit fixed by the
Presidents ultimatum. and as there had
been a strong undercurrent of belief that
she would eventually surrender without
war, her sudden and vigorous response
came somewhat as a shock. The day has
been quick with movement. This morning
the first organization of the various battal-
ions of marines on the North Atlantic
squadron was formed and war maneuvers
We're executed chiefly that of landing par
ties Three hundred and ninety-fye men
were in line under command of Capt. Mancil
c. Codrell.
Brigadier General Graham, commander of
the Department of the Gulf, arrived ON ths
steamer City of Key West this afternoon.
He was met at the dock by Lieutenant
Colonel Daggett and two batteries of artil-
lery stationed here and escorted to the bar
racks. Brigadier General Graham said no
special significance attached to his arrival,
and that he was here simply on a regular
visit of inspection.
Towards midnight a hurry message came
ashore ordering several officers of the flag
ship on board Immediately. At 1890 this
Friday) morning there was no movement
on the part of the fleet, but signaling was
still progressing, and there were many signs
of activity. No naval men were then ashore.
At that hour one of the Cincinnati's stew
ards who had missed the regular boat went
out in hired craft. 1t was said that the
fleet was under orders to sail at o'clock.
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Gullon,s Note to woodford.

GuIIOn's Note to WOOdfOrd.
MADRID, April 21.--The following is the
text of the note received this morning by
General Woodford from Senior Gullon. min
lister of foreign affairs:
Dear Sir--In compliance with a painful
duty, / have the honor to inform you that
there has been sanctioned by the President
of the Republic a resolution of both cham
bers of the United States which denies the
legitimate sovereignty of Spain and threat
ems armed intervention in Cuba, which is
equivalent to declaration of war.
"The government of her Majesty have or
dered her minister to return without loss of
time from North American territory, to-
gether with all the personnel of the lega-
ton.
by this act the diplomatic relations hith-
erto existing between the two countries and
all official communications between their
respective representatives cease.
II am obliged, thus, to inform you, so that
you may make such arrangements as you
think fit. beg your excellency to aclxnowl-
edge receipt of this note at such time as you
deem proper Taking this opportunity to
reiterate to you the assurance of my dis
tinguisheG consideration. p. GULLON.'
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preparations Now Being HURRIED
More Ships Purchased.

WASHINGTON, April 21-With the
actual beginning of war naval preparations
were vastly stimulated to-day. The navy
bought a ship and a number of yachts 1t
secured some more material for guns and
renewed orders for haste in the construc-
tion of guns. Orders were sent to the
squadron to guard their movements, and
the preliminaries of blockade were exc
cuted News came to the department. to-
day that tended to confirm the newspaper
reports that the formidable Spanish naval
force at st. Vincent. Cape De Verde island,
had sailed last night for an unknown desti-
nation. The reports, however, were denied
later in the day. Naval experts say that
leaving out of the consideration the ques-
tion OF the strength and personnel the
Spanish force is at least equal ana prob
ably much superior in some respects TO
Commodore Schley's feet. It Is not be-
lieved by any of the naval officers that the
Spanish fleet will undertake TO cross the At
lantic and attack Commodore Schley on his
own base, but It would seem to be equally
impractcable for the commodore to take
his flying squadron across to attack the
Spaniards unless he is reinforced The
threat OF the Spanish newspapers to give
US a surprise in the shape OF naval vista
ness at the Navy Department, and al
though nothing positive is known as to the
destination of the Spanish squadron il Is
surmised that ii has started on its return
TO Spain, 1.600 miles distant from Cape
Verde, thus indicating purpose TO await
an engagement in their own waters 1t IS
likely that in this event the first port win
be made at the Canary islands, distant
about SIS miles from ST. Vincent. and a
Spanish possession partially fortified and
fair base. 1t Is not believed that the Span
ish naval commander would be foolish
enough 10 run the risk Of taking hts torpedo
boat hotilla across the Atlantic In an at
tempt TO defend either Porto Rico or
Havana 1t is about 2.5oo miles from Cape
Verde to Porto Rico. and with the present
stormy seas on tha north Atlantic the tor
pedo boat notilla would have all 1t could
do to keep aiioat, and would be exposed Ia
destruction at the hands Of the smallest
swift cruiser sent to intercept it.
Navel QfIlcials refuse most positively ts
say wlaetheF they Intend 10 forge an ins,le
by sending supplies ID the regtSncentfaaaa
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FLYING SQUADRON NERVOUS.
Suspicion that Orders to Sail at Once
Were Coming Last Night.

Were Coming Last Night.
FORT MONROE, Va, April 2.-Begin-
ming with the reception of the first news
bulletins from Washington to-day intense
excitement prevailed here, both on shore
and among the officers and men of the
squadron. The officers who came ashore in
the afternoon were notified that they must
report on board at 10 clock at the latest
and that all-Eight shore leaves would be
granted. The officers of the Massachusetts
were told that they must report at $50
o'clock on board, when leave might be
granted for few hours to see friends.
These two orders led to all sorts Of rumors.
an annoying one being that the Massachu-
setts had been detached, which was
promptly denied. At the hotels where many
of the officers wives are staying there was
great CONSERVATION, it being believed that
the squadron would sail before morning.
AT o'clock, after the receipt of the
bulletin that the Spanish believed the ulti-
matum to be declaration of war. Com
modore Schley signaed from the Brooklyn
for all engines to be coupled. In port ships
engines are uncoupled and are not usually
coupled until at sea- Arrangements We're
made for the telegraph stations on shore to
remain open all night to receive dispatches.
Tonight men and officers are enthusiastic
to a degree and that was demonstrated
when the torpedo boat Rodgers stopped by
the Brooklyn on her way out to join the
Key West squadron TO ask permission of
Commodore Schley to proceed. The men
floeked TO the forecastles of the vessels and
cheered heartily The Rodgers went out once
before, but rubbed on a sand bar and
slightly injured her screw, While her In
jury was not severe it was thought best
to fix it and The work was completed to-
day. She went out of Hampton Roads at
full speed.
The colliers assigned to the squadron, the
Merrimac and the Saturn, are not yet quite
ready, but may be in day. The hospital
boat is still in the hands Of the sLipbuild-
ers being converted and cannot be ready
with a crew for several days Capt. Hig-
ginson said tonight that any statement to
the effect that the Massachusetts had been
ordered to so to New York city for de-
fense of that harbor was untrue
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RECALL GUNS FIRED.
Sailors Ordered Aboard ships and
Preparations for start Beuun.

KEY WEST, Fla. April 2l.--At II o'clock
this noon the recall guns doomed from the
fleet, ordering all the officers and men who
were ashore TO rejoin their ships forthwith.
At nighifall. however, there had been no
movement of the fleet and there is not like
ly to be any before morning, as the Gin
cinnati and the Marblehead have been or
dered to the docks to take on coal and
water.
War bulletins followed fast upon another
to-day and intense excitement has prevailed
since early morning. Rumors that sailing or
ders had been received were afloat through
out the afternoon, but no official confrma-
tion of them could be obtained. The mat
ter-Of-fact manner with which the highest
officials accepted the newspaper bulletins to
this effect Indicated that authoritative in
formation. If not Instructions had come
from Washington and the activity on the
ships and docks bore out the reports Of an
early movement.
- O'clock this avenlng Captain Hamp-
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The Presidents Ultimatum.

The utau of President Mckinley Spain tes the resolution
passed by Congress Monday and continues as follows
eff by the hour of Saturday next the weny-tird
day of April instant there be not to this gov
ernment by that of Spain full and satisfactory response
this demand and resolution whereby the ends of peace
Cuba shall be assured the President will proceed without
further notice. to the and authority enoned and
conferred him by the said joint resolution such
tent may be necessary to carry the into effect
SHERMAN"
MADRID April 81 fisherman, Washington
Early this Thursda) Immediately after
and had government
the Spanish minister foreign affairs notified that diplomatic relations
respective representatives accordingly
for passports Will legation British embassy
for Paris this afternoon. Have notified consuls WOODFORD.
Orders have issued the the fleets at
Key West Hampton Roads, the expected
early this morning. Havana it presumed being its OBJ
ective point and blockade OF that port its purpose
The House expected to pass the amended army bill
day. and the President will at issue call 1OO
900 volunteers.
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CABINET AND CoRTEs.
Sagasta Announces Severance of Di'
Dlomatic ReIatiOns-Campos Speaks.

DlOmatic ReIations-Camp0s Speaks.
MADRID, April 2l.-The Queen Regent
presided this afternoon at the Cabinet coun-
ell. Senior Sagasta, the premier, announced
the departure OF Senior Polo Bernabe from
Washington, and that the United States
minister, General Woodford, had been in
formed that it would be useless to present
any note The British ambassador Sir
Sir Henry Drummond Wolff called upon
Senior Gullon, the foreign minister, and in
formed him that the affairs of the American
legation were in his (the ambassador's)
hands.
The chambers have elected provisional Of
ficers. the Marquis Vega d'Armijo being
chosen president of the Congress, the lower
house of tha Cortes In the Senate to-day
Marshal Martinez de Carnpos asked the
minister for foreign affairs Senior Gullon,
to make statement regarding the relations
between Spain and the United States,
whereupon the minister replied that all re-
lations We're broken off, The former captain
general OF Cuba then made a patriotic
speech, in which he declared that Cuba will
never lose her Spanish sovereignty. he
said he warmly approved the wisdom dis
played by the government. which had ac-
cepted voluntarily all propositions compat-
iBle with the dignity of Spain. lie added
that ever since 1870 the United States had
pursued sfts aim of seixing Cuba" eff Gu
ba belonged to the Americans, he argued,
Spain ought to be considered an American
power. for she has watered the soil OF
America with her blood" He recalled the
fact that there exist in the American con-
tinent forty million Inhabitants OF Spanish
origin. all favorable tD the mother coun-
try.
6enor Fernandez GOnzales declared, In
the name Of the Republicans. that party
spirit Is now drppned. adding that '.there
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DAY OF IMPORTANT EVENTS.
Woodf0rd's Dismissal Followed by
Prompt Action by the Cabinet.

Associated Press Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, April n.-War between
the United States and Spain is fact.
though not yet officially declared so by Com
gress The stirring events of yesterday were
succeeded to-day with rapidity by others Of
equal importance, eliminating in the aft
ernoon in orders for 1ae departure OF the
North Atlantic squadron for Havana. This
practically is an act of war. so that the
war between this country and Spain may
fairly De said to date from to-day, April
u. 1888. Two minutes after the opening of
the State Department this morning came
word from Minister Woodford that the
Spanish government, having anticipated and
prevented his intention to present the Pres
ident's ultimatum, he had asked for his
passports. Tho administration. Ia a public
statement announced Ghat It regarded the
action OF the Spanish government as rem
dering unnecessary further diplomatic ac-
tion on the part Of the United States and
further stated that II regarded the course
fontanued On Second RaHel
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ever, may make known to their own people
and to all neutrals what is termed 'the
notification of war" There is bitter feel
cially on the contraband of war and priva-
teer questions. 1t Is the belief of the gen
eral public that Great Britain is playing
United States.