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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03

Sss5 In view Of the measures so taken, and
with view to the adoption Of such other
measures as may be necessary to enable
me to carry out the expressed will Of the
Uses. I now recommend to your honor
able body the adoption of q joint resolu-
ton declaring that a state Of war
exists between the United States Of Amer
lea and the kingdom Of Spain, and urge
speedy action thereon to the end that the.
definition of the International status Of the
United States as q belligerent power may
be made known, and the assertion Of all it's
rights and the maintenance Of all its duties
in the conduct Of a public war may be as
'o "esisne0 ' WILLIAM M'K1N1nY.
Executive Mansion. Washington. April %.
1885,
The war bill was promptly passed in
both houses and at 6:1s the president
signed the measure and it is now a law.
To Arm Insurgents.
Washington, April 26. - Arrange
ments have been completed by the gov
eminent to supply the Cuban in
surgents with arms and ammunition.
The government is preparing now to
land in Cuba from $4,000 to 10000
stands of improved Springfield rifles,
a number of artillery batteries, rapid
fire Maxim guns and an abundance of
ammunition for the effective use of
them. Gen. Miles believes that if the
insurgents are properly armed and sup
piled with the artillery they have so
long needed they can do more effective
work and render the American troops
invaluable aid in driving the Spaniards
from the island =
Roosevelt Resigns.
Washington, April 26.-AssistantSec-
rotary of the Navy Roosevelt has re-
signed and has been appointed lieuten-
ant colonel of a regiment of mounted
rihemen to be raised in the Rocky
mountains.
Food Scarce In Havana.
Key West, Fla, April 26.-Food is be-
coming scarce in Havana and the prices
are constantly advancing. There is
much restitution and beggars fill the
streets. This news was brought by
Capt. Milburn, of the British ship
Myrtledene, which arrived in port from
Cuba yesterday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03

Asks Congress to Adopt a Joint Reso-
luton Declaring War with Spain.
Washington, April 2e.-The president
yesterday sent to congress the follow
ing message recommending declara-.
ton of war against Spain:
ITO the Senate and House of Representa-
tiVes Of the United States of America: I
transmit to the congress for its consdera-
ton and appropriate action copies of cor
respondence recently had with the repre-
sentative Of Spain in the United States with
the United States minister at Madrid, and
through the latter with the government
Of Spain. showing the action taken under
the joint resolution approved April co. 1898,
for the recognition Of the independence OF
the people of Cuba. demanding that the
government Of Spain relinquish its
authority and government in the island
of Cuba. and to withdraw its land
and naval forces from Cuba and
ident Of the United States to use the land
and naval forces of the United States to
carry these resolutions into effect
Upon communicating with the Spanish
minister in Washington the demand which
it became the duty of the executive to ad-
dress to the government Of Spain in obedi-
ence to said. resolution, the said minister
asked for his passports and withdrew. The
turn notified by the Spanish minister for
foreign affairs that the withdrawal of the
Spanish representative from the United
States had terminated diplomatic relations
between the two countries, and that all
official communtca lions between their re-
spective representatives ceased Herewith
II recommend to your especial attention
the note addressed to the United States
minister at Madrid by the Spanish minis
ter for foreign affairs on the 21st instant
whereby the foregoing notification was
conveyed. It will be perceived therefrom
that the government Of Spain, having cog
States congress and In view Of things which
the president is thereby required and au-
thortzed to do. responds by treating the
representative demands of this govern
ment as measures of hostility, following
with that instant and complete severance
of relations by Its action, whereby the
usage Of nations accompanies an existent
state Of war between sovereign powers #
The position OF Spain being thus made.
known and the demands OF the United
States being denied with complete rup-
ture of Intercourse by the act Of Spain, /
have been constrained In exercise OF the
power and authority conferred upon me
by the Joint resolution aforesaid, to pro-
claim undertake Of April 70, 1888. q block
Il ade Of certain ports OF the north coast Of
I Cubs, lying between Cardenas and Bahia
Honda. and Of the Port Cienfuegos on the
south coast yof Cuba; and further, n exer-5
else ofmy constitu tional powers and using.
the authority conferred upon me- by the
act Jof congress. approved April ri 1896, to-
issue my spr0c1amat ton dated April 23, 1893
Hing for sVolunte GERS ii order carry Into
effect the sail resolution Of Aprtl 20. gl39S
Copies sofs these procla ions are hereto
SAppeuOeQ.sss
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03

THERE are in America to-day two
machines that promise to create more
stir in American cycle racing circles
than will be created by the presence
of all the foreign champions now here
or on the way. These are the electric
pacing machines of the famous tan
dem team. Jalau brothers-the only
two, it is claimed, that are in existence
to-day. The speed of the machines il
not known, but mile a minute on ,
properly banked track, it is claimed,
is not impossible.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
SPANISH CRUISER TAKEN,
The Panama Captured Off Havana by
the MangrOve.

the MangrOve.
Key West, Fla, April 27.-The light
house tender Mangrove pulled proudly
into Key West harbor yesterday morn
ing with the richest prize of the war
thus far. The captive was the Panama,
Capt. Quevedo, big transatlantic
liner, and an auxiliary cruiser of the
Spanish navy, which has been plying
of late between New York and Havana.
She had 20 passengers and a valuable
cargo of general merchandise. This
makes five steamers thus far captured,
III addition to number Of schooners
and small craft.
To Operate by Land.
Washington, April 28.-Another con-
ference has been held between Gen.
Miles, commanding the United States
forces, and Representatives of the Gu
ban civil and military authorities. The
conference brought about a full dis
cussion of the plans of cooperation be-
tween the United States and Cuban
forces. The details of this cooperation
are guarded with the strictest Sc
crecy.
1t is said that Garcia and Gomez can
muster $4,000 men, and that they will
be able to make strong forward move
ment on Havana as soon as they have
arms, ammunition and medical sup
plies.
Batteries Ordered South.
Washington, April 2s.-Orders have
been sent to Chickamauga for the i'm
mediate shipment to Tampa, Fla, of
two of the light batteries of artillery
now stationed at the park. This or
der is taken to indicate determination
on the part of the United States army
authorities to cooperate with the in
surgents in an immediate advance on
Havana.
A Battle Expected.
Madrid, April 2s.-An official dispatch
from Manila announces that the Span
ish fleet has sailed to take up it's posi-
ton to meet the United States SQUAD
ron. The latter had not been sighted
when the cable message was sent; but
the American warships were expected
at any moment.
The minister of marine expressed. the
belief that the United States squadron
would reach Manila in about 60 hours,
and a battle, therefore, is expected in
about three days. ~ -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.
For the Week Ending April p.
Great Britain and France have formal

Great Britain and France have formal
ly announced neutrality.
Both cables connecting Cuba with the
outside world have been cut.
The United States supreme court will
adjourn for the term on May 6.
Sherwood, Thompson & Co., cotton
brokers in Liverpool, failed for $3.50, 900.
Iowa republicans will hold their
state convention in Dubuque on Sep
TENDER 1.
William B. Sexton, aged so, the we'll
known billiard player, dropped dead in
New York.
Gen. Schofeld ordered the Wiscon-
sin national guard to rendezvous in
Milwaukee.
In fight at Lone Oak, Ark, W. K.
Booze and his two sons were killed by
the Eagle brothers.
The E. Howard Clock and Watch COM
pany in Boston, Samuel Little propri-
etor, failed for $500,000.
No vessels are now allowed to enter
Hampton Roads or New York harbor
between sunset and sunrise.
Orders have been issued by the war
department to recruit the army to it's
full war strength of $1,000 men.
Another Spanish vessel, the Am
brosia Bolivar, has been captured in
Cuban waters. It had on board SIC, 900
in silver.
Thirty thousand rifles and 1000, 900
cartridges have been shipped from
United States arsenals to the Cuban in
surgents.
Chris Merry was hanged in the coun-
ty Jail in Chicago for the murder of his
wife, Pauline Ballou Merry, on Novem-
Der 10 last.
In freight train wreck at Fairport,
N. Y, Conductor John Hare, Fireman
Frank Dowd and Brakeman E. Jones
were killed.
Because of family trouble AL Daub
fatally shot his wife and her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan Arnold, at
Lebanon, Pa.
The republicans have renominated
Robert R. Hit for congress in the Ninth
Illinois district and Joseph G. Cannon
| in the Twelfth.
The government reports as to the
| condition of the crops throughout the
country say that cold, wet weather has
| retarded growth.
Twenty thousand Spanish republic
ans have declared themselves ready to
support Senior CASTELAR, if he will pro-
claim a republic.
Gov. Black, of New York, has signed
the bill requiring the display of flags
on all school buildings in the state dur.
| ing school hours.
! Columbus Lewis, well-educated
negro living in Lincoln parish, La, was
shot to death by a mob for quarreling
with a white man.
| Romero Robledo declared in thu
Spanish cortes that Spain must make
up her mind to struggle alone, since ne
one would support her.
Boone Spencer, in Jail at Murray, Ky.
was visited by his wife and when inside
the cell she cut her throat and Spencer
cut his own, both dying in few min
| utes.
In Illinois the republicans renom
mated Vespasian Warner for congress
in the Thirteenth district and the demo
Gratis nominated j. B. Crowley in thu
Nineteenth district.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03

IN the New York supreme court the
other day the profit in a 1s-cent dinner
IN the Bowery. Chatham square and
such places played an important part
IN 9 suit for separation. Catherine
Taylor accused her husband, George
Washing ton Taylor, of cruelty. II
giving her testimony Mrs. TAYLOR said
her husb band had $500, 900, all 81 which
had been made in supplying hungry,
and not too discrimina ting pu bio
with 13-cent dinners. This great for
tune, she said IL was amassed solely
through her energy and business "a.
Spacity. after several years sc hard
labor.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03

THE strain upon the nerves of tho
queen regent is great at present. Her
couch is indeed not bed of roses. The
emotion to which for once she gave
way told much at the Theater Royal a
few evenings ago, when the gratitude
OF the entire audience burst forth, and
the gentle woman who has always done
all in her power for Spain and peace
received an ovation rarely given to a
woman, perhaps never before to a for.
eigner. The chief amusement of the
queen REGENTS the opera, and she oc.
casionally attends dramatic per.
Torrance. -.';, + -,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
WooLToN WINDMILL, historic land.

WooLToN WINDMILL, historic land.
mark in Liverpool, Eng, was recently
destroyed by fire caused by the friction
of the sails, which were sent around
with terrific rapidity by the heavy
gale. The -four mill adjoining, with
its valuable contents, was also de-
stroyed. A grand spectacle was pre-.
sented when the burning sails were
whirling around. They ultimately
fell on the steam mill adjoining, set
ting it on fire.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03

MRS. SAD1 M. TOMBSTONE, of Wood
side, L. l., has six sons, and in the
event of war with Spain every one of
them will fight for his country. Her
Oldest boy is ordnance officer on the
United States cruiser Raleigh, attach
cd to the Asiatic squadron at Hong
Hong. -Four others are members of
the naval reserve, and the youngest
boy, who is assistant postmaster at
Woodside, has enlisted in the Seven.
teenth separate company of Flushing.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03

The famous Bonanza creek and the
more famous Eldorado creek, where
gold was discovered in the Klondike,
are very like ordinary everyday creeks
in appearance, "Sticlz George" Cor.
mack and his squaw's relatives camped
on the creek for dinner one day, and
somehow got to digging and washed
out some gold. He went to Forty-mile
and made a claim for discovery, and
soon the news spread like wildfire.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03

AT meeting of ex-confederate sol.
diers in Greensboro, KY, the other day
one of the speakers. Jerry Small, made
a happy hit when he said: Il speak my
own sentiments truly, and believe it
to be the sentiments Of every ex-con.
federate soldier, when I say that we
tried for four years to whip Uncle Sam,
and now we shall refuse to allow some
body else to come here and do what we
couldn't do ourselves"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
Spanish Mails Held.

New York, April 27.-The exchange
OF mails between this country and
Spain and all Spanish colonies has been
stopped. Postmaster Van Colt re-
ccived an order from Washington Tues
day to hold all Spanish mail. Since all
mail from the United States for Spain
passes through this Office the order
steps all Spanish mail. Mails to Cuba
are likewise stopped by the order.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03

ADMIRAL BUNCE, of the Brooklyn
navy yard, in speaking of women in
times of war, said the other day: "A
few bright, CHEEKY, good women will
do more to keep civilization and chiv-
airy alive in camp than any mum Der
of rules and regulations, Their min
isterings will make victory brighter,
defeat easier and death less horrible"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
Fatal Flames.

Milwaukee, April 26. - A special to
the Wisconsin from Eagle River, Wis
consin, says: Lake Laura, a summer
resort owned by Peter Stein on Lake
Laura, was burned at night, together
with all the adjacent cottages. Mrs.
Stein and her three children were
burned to death. Cause of the fire un-
known.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03

MANY young society women of New
York have applied as helpers at the
Red Cross hospital preparatory to a
call for arms. The names of more
than $50 applicants have been regis.
tered during the past week, including
many trained nurses, from as far dis
tant as Illinois, others from New Jer-
sey and Long Island, but the majority
from the Presbyterian, New York and
Bellevue hospitals.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03

WITH an apparatus called the myo-
phone French scientist has proved
that the nerves may live many hours
after the death of the body. The
sound in the instrument shows that
nerve may act on q muscle, in a state
of electric excitability, without pro-
duclng more than simple molecular
v;hro ton
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03

A CURIOUS theory lately revived in
Italy is that the sap of tree GIBBS and
flows in sympathy with the tides of
the ocean. A grower of vines and
fruit trees says that no tree should be
Topped or pruned except during the
hours of ebb tide. He has taken IA
years to come to this conclusion and
now always acts upon it.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
Commander Elmer Dead

New York, April 27.-Commander
Horace Elmer, until recently command
.er Of the mosquito fleet, and who was
recently retired because of i'll health,
relieved by Admiral Erben, died at the
Mansion house in Brooklyn at $500.
Tuesday afternoon. hi r :s~$- r g.. j..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03

MISS LONG, eldest daughter of the
secretary of the navy, who, several
months ago, decided to give up the al
lurements of Washington society and
begin course of study in medicine at
the Johns Hopkins university, has an
nounced to her friends her intention
of volunteering her services az nurse
in the event of war.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
Double Suicide in Jail.

Murray, KY, April 25.-Boone Spen-
Ger, in Jail for horse stealing, was WIS.,
tied by his wife Saturday, and when in
razor and Spencer'cut his with knife,
both dying in a few minutes. The sui
cides were committed before the eyes
of the jailer, who was powerless to pre-
vent it. #...4. L. =. .s..s ~ /.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
Re,crruttinr Omc,es,

y New York, April 49, The national
volunteer reserve officers have written
to the mayors of over $500 cities calling
or them to open schools and other:
availab bic places in their respective
towns as recruiting offices. s.5
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
Gen. Grants Birthday

Galena, Ill.,, April 2s.-The seventy
seventh birthday of Gen. Grant was APP
propriately observed in this city yes
terday, Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris be-
ing the guest of honor.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
Turned Over to Uncle Sam.

New York, April 26.-The St. Louis
and. the New York, two of the giants of
the international Navigation com
pany's transatlantic fleet, have been
turned over to the United States gov
eminent and will be employed as
scouts or dispatch boats.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
Was aEDefaulter.

3 New Bedford, Mass, April 28.-The
death by suicide Of Cashier Lemuel r.
Terry, Of the Mechanics national bank,
revealed the fact that he was a de-
faulter to the extent of 1925, 900.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
Killed Themselves.

Scranton, Pa, April 27.-Mrs. Mollie
Plummer, wife of H. M. Plummer, cash
Ter of the state bank in this city, took
morphine and her husband shot him
self. Domestic trouble was the cause.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03

MARCH, April and May are the warm
est months of the year on the great
plateau of Mexico. They come at the
end of the dry season. After the rains
begin, the last of May, or early in
June, the air is pure, there is no dust,
and the temperature is always de.
iphtful
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
Nuns VIII Enlist.

Dubuque, Ia, April 2s.-Rev. Moth
er Agnes, of the Mercy hospital, an
nounces that Sisters Of Mercy here will
enlist as nurses to go south or to Cuba,
as the government may direct S-@j
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
4Lunuber burned.

New Richmond, Wis. April %. Nine
/ hundred thousand feet of lum Der in the
yard Of the illoW River Lumber COM
pany was burned Wednesday The loss
S fully insured.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
Two Fatal Shots.

pittsburgh, Pa, April 2s.Ida Hous-
ton, while defending her sister, was
fatally shot BY her brot law,
Andrew j.. Strander, who in turn was
fatally shot by the the woman.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
j Brothers Hanged,

I Somerset, Pa, April q Two broth
.ers, John and James Roddy, were
hanged here for the murd Ter Of Farmer.
David. 8Berkey. Bot h men protested
their Innocence on the scaffold.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
Enters I Upon D q nj. D 5, :,Eit

ashing ton, April Post maste Ter 81
General Charles Emory Issmiit a. entered
upon his neWduties.A fonda
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
THE NATIONAL GAME.
National and Western Leagues
For the Week Ended April -.

The following tables show the num-
| Der of games won and lost and the per-
centage of the clubs of the leading base
ball organizations. Nationalleague:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
Sails from HONE Ko,. =, 9

Hong Kong, April 26. The uniteds
States squadron has sailed from this
port At the request 81 the Bril- B s ~,
thorities. ) M
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03
Eleven, q Persons / s Killed

Santa Cruz, CAL, April 22s. Eleven
persons were killed in thesexplosionEof
the powder works here.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-03

Matanzas is the capital of the province Of
that name. 1t lies on the Bay of Matanzas
on the south coast of Cuba, about SO miles
east of Havana. After the colonial capital
it is the most important city of the north
coast. Its shipping interests are second
only to those of Havana. as it is the outlet
Of many Of the richest agricultural districts
Of the island. particularly sugar. The pop
ulation of the city is about 81, 600.
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cunt paid for losses in South Da-

kOta during Lle Year. ..............
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF NEW YORK So
George D. Edridge, Sd vice-president, and
Charles W. Camp, secretary. of the Mutual Re-
serve Fund Life Association ms. Co., of New
York, being duly sworn each for himself
deposes and says. that they are the above
described officers of said company, and that
on the thscty first day of December last all
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sruus 4, CD on s,,s:
;,s;s..v.,1,s "a thes..iauu,c,,,df
election shall also he the same for the
school election of the independent dis
trict of Rapid City as else where pub
lished by the clerk OF said shool board.
The following places, judges and
clerks of election have been designated
by the city council for the several
wards as follows to wit:
Polling place-First Ward-6 street
in the international Hotel bui ldiug
judges, Thomas E. Hale, Phillip Buck
Jos. Schofeld; clerks, an. D. Paxson,
Charles p. little Jr.
Ilalli.,cr ,,lnna SaaA.ad I1rnt. nd CT 1Ila
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Total expenditures. ..............e 1881 81
RISKS.
Risks outstanding at the date of the
preceding statement. -. ....... 16.661 Oob
ment' '........... ............... 2S072,6ls
Total risks, . .............S 1878, 7o1
Risks cancelled. and expired
during the year %. 49,. $18,523.581
Risks reinsured during year, s.OT. S41
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Losses Incurred during the year.......
Losses paid during the year .........
STATE OF NEW YORK. 90
COUNTY OF NEW YORK. 30
Archibald G. McIlwaine, president, and Fer
rs G. Shaw, secretary Of the Norwalk Fire
Insurance GO. Of NOrwalk, Conn.,, being duly
sworn, depose and say that the foregoing 10 !
said company; that they have examied tn.
foregoing schedules. respectfully, and that they
are and each is a full, true aud correct schedule
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Advance payments returned $40 "a
Medical examiners fees..... $685. 81
Amount of commissions and salar
les paid to agents. .............. 6O,s25 80
Cash paid for salaries of managers, etc 4S, sGa SO
Amount paid to officers for salaries
and other rcrIuisitrs. ......... go $40 O3
Cash paid - "!!""tiliT :i.:S"~>Ii III,
Or prciii'ttilS .H,5",G "a
Amount iuid Tor taxes. rents auVer-
Using and department fees 25G, $50 IS
Amount of all other payments and
expenditures 3s6, o19 9s
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IN the building Known as

klns furnlture STORE: Judges, J. D. Lake
J. P. McElory. J. H. Carney; clerks
]. G. Mears, J. H. Shawhan.
Polling place-3rd ward-7th street
in the old Denver restaurant: judges