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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
FIRST GUN FIRED.
GunbOat Nashville Sends n shot
Across Bows of Spanish Merchant
man Bucna Ventura.

Key West, Fla, April 23.-The United
States fleet was about ~ miles off Sand
Key light Friday morning at seven
when the Spanish merchantmen Buena
Ventura was sighted, bound north. The
gunboat Nashville ran her down and
put shot across her bows from the
four-inch gun on fhe port side aft,
manned by Lieut.. Dillingham;. The
Spaniard ignored the shot. but another,
closer to her bows, brought her to. A
prize crew under Ensign T. P. Magruder
was put aboard. Capt. Lucarraga, in
command of her, was astounded. He
said he did not know that war hatl'bee
declared, but when informed of the
state of affairs he Shrugged his shout
ders and accepted the situation philo-
sophically. A body of marines is pac-
ing the deck of the Spaniard, and her
crew % are lounging about the decks
in nonchalant fashion. Not a man is
in irons. According to prize flaws,
Capt. Maynard will turn the prisoners
OF war over TO the United States dis
trict attorney, who will decide the
question of their disposition.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
TERROR.
FOOTE.
DUPONT

the honor and the territory of the nation"
The queen regent then referred to the
trouble in the Philippine islands and. con-
tinuing, said:
Although a dark and gloomy future is
before us, the difficulties are not beyond our
powers. With our glorious army, navy and
the united nation before foreign aggression,
we trust in God that we shall overcome,
without stain on our honor, the baseless
and unjust attacks made upon u.s."
The reading was greeted throughout
with cries of viva Espana!" A Won
derful picture was presented by the
queens encourage, consisting of most
of the highest personages in Spain in
brilliant court, military, naval or pal
ace uniforms. At the close of her
majesty's speech there was renewed
cheering, after which Premier Sagasta
declared the cortes opened, and the
queen regent and the boy king, accom-
panied by the court, left the building
amid another wild burst of enthusiasm.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
ProcIaims Martial Law,

Havana, April 23.-Capt. Gen Blanca
has published decree confirming his
previous DEGREES and declaring the is
land to be in a state of war. He also
annuls his former similar DEGREES
granting pardon to insurgents, and
places under martial law all those who
are guilty of treason, espionage, crimes
against peace or against the independ-
ence of the nation, seditious revolts, at
tacls against the form of government
or against the authorities and against
those who disturb public order, though
only by means of printed matter.
London, April 23.-The Madrid CORE.
spondent of the Daily News says the
government has instructed Gov. Gen
Blanco to declare the armistice in Cuba
ended.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
Polo Leaves Washington.

Washington, April 21.-The Spanish
minister, accompanied by six members
of his staff, left Washington at 1880
o'clock Wednesday night, and the Span
ish government thus terminated its Dip
lomatic representation in the United
States. The minister and his party left
by the Pennsylvania road going north
ward to Buffalo and Suspension Bridge
and thence to Toronto. While the min
lister was on this side of the border he
had the protection of the passports is
sued by the state department at his re-
quest, following the delivery of copy
of the Presidents ultimatum to Spain
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
Synopsis of Her Address to the Span
ish Cortes-Many of Spafn's Most
Notable PersOnaEes Present.

Madrid, April 21.-The opening OF
the Spanish cortes Wednesday was a
magnificent sight. All the wealth and
beauty of Madrid gathered in the sen.
ate, where every available foot of space
was occupied. There was a terrific
crush at the entrance leading to the
senatorial seats, many of which were
occupied by ladies. The correspond
ent of the press secured seat beside
Senior Romero Robledo, the former
minister of justice and conservative
leader.
The queen regent read the speech
from the throne, with the little king
on the right. There was great en-
thusiasm.
She referred to the troubles mentioned
at the last session of the cortes, saying
they had increased, lowing to the attitude
on the part of the people of the United
States in fomenting rebellion" adding that
hitherto Spain had submitted Ito these
threats and injuries, as not being an eX-
preston of the American nation. But be-
coming national, they would oblige me to
break relations with the United States"
Continuing the queen regent said that in
the supreme crisis the pope spoke words of
peace, Wnlcn were neaFkeneQ TO by my
government, in the firm consciousness of
right and in strict performance of interna-
tional Duties
Her majesty added:
'Spains gratitude is due to the pope, and
also to the great powers, whose action
strengthens my conviction that Spain's
cause deserves universal sympathy"
Continuing her majesty said:
Possibly, however, the peace efforts
may fail to control the evil passions eX-
cited against Spain. Lest this moment ar
rive, l have summoned the cortes to de-
fend our rights, whatever sacrifice they
may entail. Thus identifying myself with
the nation, 1 not only fulfill the oath
swore in accepting the regency, but fol-
low the dictates of a mothers heart, trust
ing to the Spanish people to gather behind
my sons throne, and to defend it until he
is old enough to defend it himself, as well
as trusting to the Spanish people to defend
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
NO PRIvATEERING
Statement of Course the United States
VIII Follow ms to Conduct on
the High Seas.

Washington, April 90. -Following up
the formalities beginning with the
blockade proclamation, the state de-
partment addressed an identical note
to all of the representatives of the
foreign nations accredited to Washing
ton notifying them of the policy to be
pursued by this government in the
matter of privateering and neutrality.
This was followed by the sending of
cable messages to all American en-
bassies and legations abroad contain
ing the same information in little
more succinct form for presentation to
the governments to which they are ac-
credited. The statement in brief de-
ciares that our government will not
resort to privateering; that enemy's
goods in neutral bottoms, save contra
band, are exempt from seizure; that
neutral goods not contraband under
enemy's flag are safe from seizure. and
that blockades to be binding must be
effective. In substance these are the
principles laid down in the agreement
Of Paris of 1856.
The following unofficial but authen-
tic statement has been obtained from a
high official of the government:
In determining, according to the law
of nations, whether merchandise is con-
traband OF war, it is classified:
l. Absolute contraband.
2. Occasional or conditional contraband.
3. Goods not contraband.
The first class includes all goods of an es-
sentially warlike character.
The second class includes provisions,
naval stores, coal. horses. certain kinds of
machinery, certain forms of steel, iron,
etc, which are subservient to warlike use
and which are destined for the use of the
enemy. They are contraband or not, ac-
cording to occasions and conditions as to
their character, shipment and destined use.
Every such case depends on it's own facts.
The third class includes articles not suited
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
sary any further diplomatic action en- the
part of the United States"
Note to WOOdforG.

Note to WO0dford.
q April 20, $685. Woodford, Minister Mad
-rid.-You have been furnished with the text
of joint resolution voted by the congress
of the United States on the 10Th instant
approved to-day in relation to the
pacification of the island of Cuba. In
obedience TO that act, the president directs
you to Immediately communicate to the
government of Spain said resolution with
che formal demand of the government of
the United States that the government of
Spain at once relinquish it's authority and
government in the island of Cuba and
withdraw it's land and naval forces from
Cuban and Cuban waters. In taking this
step, the United States hereby disclaims
any disposition or intention to exercise
sovereignty, jurisdiction or control over
said island except for the pacification
Thereof and asserts it's determination when
that is accomplished to leave the govern
fnent and control of the island to it's peo-
pie under such free and Independent gov
eminent as they may establish.
IF by the hour of noon, on Saturday
next, the 23d day of April instant, there be
not communicated to this government by
that Of Spain full and satisfactory re-
spouse to this demand and resolution
whereby the ends of peace in Cuba shall
be assured the president will proceed with
out further no0ce to use the power and au-
thority enjoined and conferred upon him
by the said joint resolution to such extent
as may be necessary 70 carry the same into
effect.
'GSigned) SHERMAN"
WOodford's Dispatch.
Madrid, April q. 1S9S.-Sherman, Wash
ington.-Early this Thursday morning,
Immediately after the receipt of your open
telegram and before 1 had communicated
same to Spanish government, Spanish
minister for foreign affairs notified me that
diplomatic relations are broken between
the two countries, and that all official COM
snunication between their respective repre-
Sentatiyes has ceased. l accordingly asked
for safe passports. Turn legation over to
British embassy and leave for Paris this
afternoon. Have notified consuls
fSigned) WOODFORD."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
baptist Women Meet.

Waterloo, Ia, April 21.-The twenty
seventh annual session of the National
Women's Baptist Foreign Missionary
society opened in this city Wednesday
with 300 in attendance. The society
has 10000 members from % states. The
treasurer, Mrs. Ranney, of Chicago, re-
ports: Receipts, $47,25O6O; expendi-
lures, $4G,270.26, showing an excellent
financial condition.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
Ordered south mt once.

Detroit, Mich, April 25.-Commander
Gilbert Wilkes, of the Michigan naval
militia, has received orders to proceed
at once to Norfolk, Va, with his COM
mand. After conference with his
commissioned officers, Lieut.. Com
mander Wilkes announced that his di-
vision would be ready to proceed to
Norfolk within three days.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
VIII Remain Neutral.

New York, April pa London cable
gram to the Commercial Advertiser
says: Trustworthy information is that
the continental powers will preserve
strict neutrality between the United
States and Spain until there has been
enough bloodshed to appease Spanish
honor. Then they will try concerted
plan, already vaguely considered, to
get Spain out of its difficulties as light
ly as possible
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
German Press DIamcs Us.

Berlin, April %. = The German press
continues to blame America. The Kol-
nische Zeitung declares that the Amer
lean plea of humanity is put out ofcourt
by the declaration of war. 1t believes
that "a conflict between the United
States and Spain will probably involve
greater bloodshed than has been caused
by the Cuban rebellion
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
sn,;o,. Eject Under wav.

Washington, April 21.-Spain's for
midable fleet, which has been mobilizing
at the Cape Verde islands for some
days past, sailed Wednesday for an un-
known destination. This information
was received Wednesday night at the
late legation of Spain. 1t is said in
Madrid that the location of the first
naval battle will be veritable surprise.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28

Portsmouth, o., April 2o.-The repub-
licans of the Tenth Ohio district Tues
day night on the 1,477th ballot NOM
mated S. j. Morgan, of Jackson, for
congress to succeed Congressman Fen
ton, who is serving his first term. The
convention was in session a week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
4 Costly Blaze.

Bellefonte, Pa, April 22.-The pat
tern shop and warehouse of Jenkins e.
Single and the grain mill of w. L. Rey-
nolds and several dwelling houses were
destroyed by fire Thursday night, caus-
ing a loss of about 100000, principally
covered by insurance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
Tornado Proves Fatal.

Atlanta, Tex, April 23.-There was a
destructive tornado about four miles
southwest of this place Friday Mr..
and Mrs. Jackson were killed outright.
A man named McDuffie died from his
injuries and several people were seri-
ously injured.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
Killed by the Cars.

Philadelphia, April 2a.-William JAR
Wis, an old English cricketer. and
known to nearly all the cricketers on
both sides of the Atlantic ocean, was
instantly killed Friday by being struck
by a train.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
WOODEN Mills Burned.

Petaluma, CAL, April 21.-The Cali
fornia woolen mills, large three-story
building, was destroyed by fire Wednes-
day The machinery is total loss.
The mills have been closed down for
three months, but resumed operations
recently. They were the property of
We'll, Danbaumm & Co., of San Fran.
cisco. Loss, $4,000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
.Iuntn Is Plcasel.

New York, April 2O.-A statement is
sued by the Cuban junta is to the effect
that the resolution passed by congress
virtually recognizes the Cuban republic.
1t is said that should force be necessary
to expel the Spaniards the Cuban army
will heartily cooperate with the troops
of the United States in the campaign.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
nurned Star, and stripes.

Madrid, April 90. - Friday evening
crowd 6,ooO strong, delirious, carrying
flags and shouting: viva Espana!"
"We want war!" Down with the YAM
kees!" burned the Stars and Stripes in
front of the residence of SenorSagasta,
the premier, who was accorded an ova-
ton
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
They Want Lee.

Key West, Fla, April 2O.-The Cuban
volunteers will memorabilia President
Mckinley to appoint Consul-General
Fitzhugh Lee to be territorial governor
of Cuba, pending the establishment of a
Cuban republic. Resolutions to that
effect were adopted Tuesday night.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
Action of Congress.

Washington, April %. - A resolution
giving the president power to prevent
the expectation of coal or other war
material from any seaport in the United
States was passed by the senate and
promptly concurred in by the house.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
Mosby wants to Take Part

San Francisco, April 23.-Col. John
S. Mosby, of guerrilla fame, who is now
resident of this city, has wired to Gen.
Miles for authority to raise battalion
or regiment of volunteers for special
service in the front.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
Victim of Heart Disease.

Washington, April 20.-Mrs. julius
McAfee, daughter of the late Gen.
Humphrey Marshall, OF Kentucky, died
here very suddenly Tuesday morning
of heart disease. Mrs. McAfse was q
p~ctess and authoress Of SOME note.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
Nominated for Concress

BroolVille, Ind. April 2O.-The re-
publicans of the Sixth district NOM
mated james +. Watson for congress.
He is the man who beat Holman"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
hold Threat by Spain.

Madrid, April 23.-The Spanish gov
eminent states that it intends, as soon
as the Americans lombard Cuba, to Go
the same to Washington, Philadelphia
and other points.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
Tender Their Services

Sydney, n. S. W., April ga hun,
dred colonists have offered their serv,
aces to the American consul, George w
Dell, in the event of war between the
United States and Spain.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
woodford,s Dispntcb.
Chris Merry Hanged,

Chicago, April 23.-Christopher Mer-
ry, uxoricide, was hanged in the county
Jail corridor at noon Friday. Merry
died game, making no scene on the scat,
fold, as had been predicted.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28

Chicago, April 25.-The democrats Of
Illinois have postponed their state con-
vention from May II to July ~. The
republicans are expected to take SINH
lar action within couple of weeks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28

Atlanta, Ga. April 21.-Gov. Akin
son announced Wednesday that in the
event of war he would lead the Georgia
militia to the front.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
ULTIMATUM TO SPAIN
Text of Note Demanding Immediate
Evacuation of Cuba.
Spanish Government, I'm Anticipation
of This Event, Notifies Minister
woodfSrd That Diplomatic
Relations Are on.

Washington, April 81. = Wednesday
was day of events in the history of the
Cuban question. The signature by the
president os the joint resolution re-
4uiring Intervention in Cuba; the mott
acation of that action to the Spanish
minister here; his demand for pass
ports; the departments prompt reply
to that demand; the departure of the
Spanish minister, and the transmission
of our ultimatum that Spain must
eyacuate Cuba and must make answer
by Saturday, through Minister Wood
ford. followed in rapid succession,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
The UItimafun.

Washington, April 22.-The follow
ing statement of the text of the ulti-
Inatum to Spain was issued Thurs
day:
On Wednesday, April 20, 1898, about II
O'Clock a. an. the departing nt of state served
notice of the purposes of this government
10y delivering to Minister Polo copy of an
instruction TO Minister Woodford, and also
n copy Of the resolutions passed by the
congress of the United States on the 18th
fnstant. After the report of this notice
the Spanish minister forwarded to the state
department a request for his passports,
which were furnished to him on Wednes-
day afternoon. Copy of the instruction to
Woodford is herewith appended.
f"rhe Emitted States minister at Madrid
was, at the same time, instructed to make
a Ike communication to the government
OF Spain. Thursday morning the depart
ment received from Gen. Woodford tele-
gram, copy of which is hereunto alta hed,
showing that the Spanish government had
broken off diplomatic relations with this
government. This course renders unneces-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
CUBAN PORTS CLOSED.
Blockade of Havana and Other Cit
les Now in Effect.
Text of President Mckinley's Proc
1amation of the Fact-Blockade
Limited to Only Part of
the Island.

| Washington, April 23.-The following
| proclamation, announcing a blockade
| of Cuban ports, was issued Friday:
by the President of the United States:
A Proclamation. Whereas, by a joint reso-
| luton passed by the congress and approved
| April 20, 1888, and communicated to the gov
| eminent of Spain, it was demanded that
| said government at once relinquish it's au-
thority and government in the island of
| Cuba, and withdraw it's land and naval
forces from Cuba and Cuban waters: and
the president of the United States was d.
rected and empowered to use the entire
land and naval forces of the United States,
and to call into the actual service of the
United States the militia of the several
states to such extent as might be necessary
to carry said resolution into effect: and
Whereas, in carrying into effect said
resolution, the president of the United
States deems it necessary to set on foot
and maintain blockade of the north coast
of Cuba, including all ports of said coast
between Cardenas and Bahia Honda, and
the port of Cienfuegos, on the south coast
of Cuba;
Declares Blockade.
Now, therefore, I, William Mckinley,
president of the United States, in order to
enforce the said resolution, do hereby de-
clare and proclaim tina: the United States
of America have instituted and will main
tain blockade of the north coast of Cuba,
including ports on said coast, between Car
denas and Bahia Honda, and the port of
Cienfuegos on the south coast of Cuba,
aforesaid, in pursuance of the laws of the
United States and the law of nations ap-
plicable to such cases. An efficient force
will be posted so as to prevent the entrance
and exit Of vessels from the ports afore-
said. Any neutral vessel approa ching
said ports, or attempting to leave the same,
without notice or knowledge of the estab-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-04-28
Will Remain Neutral.

London, April 25.-The Berlin corre-
spondent of the Standard says Germany
will take no steps prejudicial to the
United States, nor probably join in any
intervention on SPANS behalf. 1t is
evident, therefore, that the meeting
Saturday at Dresden between Emperor
William and Emperor Francis Joseph
signally failed to bring Germany into
line Will AnStria
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-05-19
Disease. of the Blood and Nerves.

D1seases OF the Blood and Nerves.
No one need suffer with neuralgia. This
disease is quickly and permanently cured
by Browns Iron Bitters. Every disease of
the blood, nerves and stomach, chronic
or otherwise, succumbs to Browns Iron
Bitters. Known and used for nearly y
quarter of q century, 1t stands to-day fore
most among our most valued remedies.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-05-19

Try a box of Arnica Tooth Soap,
the finest thing on earth for the
gums and teeth. For sale by
Hunnlcutt & Stevenson.
Mr.. A. j. Smith of Amer, was
a visitor to POplarville last Friday,
and left a dollar for the FREE
PRESS while here.
just step in at the new drug
store of HunnicuIt & Stevenson
and see that pretty new stationery,
fancy toothbrushes and fine per.
fumery.
Miss Carrie Thornhill of Nerds
ian, came down from the picnic
Tuesday evening to visit relatives
and friends here.
The FREE PRESS returns thanks
to Mrs. c. H. Hyde and Mr.. Luke
Prentice for lot of nice vegeta-
bles which were greatly enjoyed
by the entire staff. May their
vegetables continue to grow, also
their generosity, is our sincere
wish.
Hunnicutt & Stevenson have in
stock all the school books adopted
for use in the schools of this conns
ty and haYo marked them down
within the reach of all. Now 60 at
once and supply your children with
books at the new drug store.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-05-19
ORVISBURG DOTS,

Quite number of our young
people attended the concert at
Poplaryille Saturday night.
Mr.. Watkins and family have
moved to Pass Christian, Ne
wish them much success.
Mr.. Tom Deupree was the guest
of his sister, Mrs. Lonagan, Sunday.
Prof. Willard Bond of Parvis,
passed through here Saturday.
One of the fair girls of Oryisburg
believes in beng thoroughly pro-
gressive-so much so that she
spends moments fishing for Bass.
Mr.. Preston Bond was a visitor
here Sunday.
Mrs. Roddie's sister from New
Orleans, is visiting her this week
MIR. II. B. McNeill has returned
from Kinds county where he has
been visiting relatives.
Mr.. B. F. Hardy has returned
home much to the regret of his
many friends.
The serenade the other night was
grand, although we didn't hear it.
A number of our young folks
attended the Heidelberg picnic
aad report having jolly time.
"DEWEY."
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-05-19

Mr.. Adolph McGeehee came over
from McLaurin to attend the CONS
mencement exercises.
Mrs. r. Batson and sister of
Hillsdale, are spending several
days here this week.
If you smell anything sweet as
you pass up Maine street you may
know it is that non alcoholic flavor
ing powders at Mr., Archer's. 1t is
unequaled for strength, delicacy of
flavor and purity. Price 25c.