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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-01
LEAGUE OF ENGLISH SPEAKERS
Lord Brassy Urges a Closer Union Be-
tween the United States and

London April 30.-Brassy's Naval An
nual for 1898 was published to-day. 1t con-
tains the usual mass of valuable informa-
tion. Lord Brassy, who is the father OF
the editor of the Naval Annual and who
is governor Of the British colony of Vic
toria contributes an article on the British
navy in 1888 which concludes with a plea
for league Of the English speaking coun-
tries. He says:
I'm the present anxious position of Of
fairs. we shall not relax our efforts to
create such naval forces as will insure the
safety of the empire, but if, in the pro-
cess Of time. we can accomplish closer
union between ourselves and the United
States, If we establish perpetual league
of all English speakers for settling their
differences by arbitration, nay, more, for
the mutual defense. If threatened by ex-
ternal foes, then We shall have changed
the circumstances. Our latent resources
would be too overwhelming to be chal-
lenged or contested. Let us cherish the
hope that a consummation SO happy may
some day be reached by the sagacity of
our statesmen and the growing wisdom
and good will of our kindred people"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-01
CUBAN EXODUS CONTINUES.
Five Thousand People Have Left San.
tiaEo de Cuba Within a
Few DAYS,

Santiago. de Cuba, April q, via Steamer
Remus filed at Port Antonio, Jamaica, April
2.-Don Arseno Linarez Pombo, comman-
dente general of this division of Cuba, pro-
claimed four days ago that every man be-
tween Is and 50 years of age, must enroll
that night with the volunteers for military
serice, under penalty of arrest and military
trial and death. Senor Chucho Manduley,
magistrate of the high court of Santiago,
and known as an intense Spanish sympa-
thizer, one of the most prominent men in
the city, left for the camp of the Cuban
brigadier general, Chavellos. He was ac-
companied by several kinsmen. and his go
ing produced vivid impression.
1.-The exodus from the city has continued
by night, the Spaniards making no opposi-
tion. except that a few men have been ar
rested as examples. Five thousand per-
sons have left for the country since the
proclamation. four-fifths being women and
children.
The Spanish soldiery now assume bully
ing attitude and threaten to kill every Gu
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-01

ban man and to outrage every Cuban wom-
an left in the city when the blockade be-
gins. When the American fleet appears, as
1t is daily expected to do, all the non-com-
batants will be expelled.
Though the governor Of the city. En-
rique Capriles. has seized for the govern
ment ali the large store of food in private
hands, many shops still do business with
small stocks, the prices doubling day by
day. Monday, meat was 40 cents a pound,
Tuesday 10 cents. and to-day 1t is 81 a
pound. Other prices in gold to-day are:
Rice, "a cents a pound; beans, q cents;
flour, 10 cents. and lard, 30 cents. Chick
ems are $3.50 apiece.
The governor announced to-day to quiet
public alarm that a ship loaded with pro-
visions was expected, but when. where
from and what her name nobody knows.
The story is not believed. Fourteen hun
dred sick in the military hospital here get
nothing except bean soup three times
day. with an ounce of meat to plate. One
thousand soldiers in San Luis hospital have
had only salt fish this week; and condi-
tions are now SO bad that the Spaniards
would almost rejoice to surrender after
one good fight.
The preparations for defense go forward,
however. A new battery has been erected
at the West harbor entrance, with four
hears, ten or twelve more rapid-fre, small
caliber guns will be mounted on Moro and
the East side battery. The Moro fort has
at least fifty ancient brass cannon, marked
17s4.
There are reports about torpedoes in the
channel and harbor. but they are confus-
ing. Preparations have certainly been made
to lay torpedoes, but whether it has been
actually done is not known. Strong float
ing mines are ready to be placed
The Spaniards assemble nightly in the
chief streets yelling, Long live Spain."
and Death to the Yankees" The military
authorities seem to have little control of
the soldiery and the disorderly elements.
Spanish silver is at As per cent premium.
The bank notes issued by the government
bank at Havana are practically worthless
and sometimes pass for 8 to cents on the
dollar.
Kingston. Jamaica, April 29-Mr. Evans,
the colonial secretary, refused to-day to
allow an American dealer in metals here
to ship twenty tons of lead to New Or
leans. defining it as contraband of war.
The cable to Santiago de Cuba is work.
ing twenty-four hours a day. Long Span
iSh cipher messages are sent and received.
The Cubans who have just arrived here
strong anti-British feeling prevails in San
tiago de Cuba. The street crowds q few
nights ago cried: Death to the English
in front of the British consulate and threw
stones at the consul who has charge of
the American relief work. He has been
threatened with personal violence. The
authorities have placed guard over the
consulate.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-01
JEWS PRAY FOR AMERICA.
Three Thousand Hebrews Join in q
Unique Patriotic Demonstra-
tion at CHICAGO.

Chicago, April 3o.-Three thousand Jew
ish residents of Chicago to-day took part
in probably the most unique demonstra-
ton of patriotism in the United States since
the war with Spain began. In the Ian
guage of the most ancient Of nations, and
according to the forms Of the religion Of
Moses, prayers were offered in the Jewish
tabernacle of Anshe Knesseth Israel, for
the protection and guidance of President
Mckinley, for the success Of our arms in
the warfare with Spain, and for the con-
tinued welfare and prosperity Of the United
States government. Rev. Mr.. Israel Kup-
fer. the rabbi of the congregation. con-
Quoted the services, which took the place
of the principal Sabbath celebration. A
large number of those in attendance are
still unacquainted with the English Ian
guage. being chiefly Russian refugees. The
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-01
TO BE SELECTED MONDAY.
The Animated Contest Between Major
Hudson and Colonel Hughes
Soon tn End.

Washington. April sO.-tspecial) 1t is
expected that President Mckinley. on
Monday. will announce the selection of
brigadier general of Kansas volunteers.
The selection lies between Colonel Hughes
and Major Hudson. both of Topeka. A we'll
known member of congress said to-day
that if the late childish actions of Govern
or Leedy were followed up by more, it
would hardly be necessary to appoint
brigadier general or anyone else, and that
the Kansas volunteers would not have
share in the glory Of driving the Spaniards
from the Western hemisphere.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-01
Joplin Company in Camp.

Joplin. Mo-. April 30.-(Special) Com
pany G. of the Second Missouri infantry,
went into camp at the baseball park in
South Joplin to-day, to remain until or
ders are received to go to ST. Louis. where
the troops will rendezvous. Many MEM
bers of the company quit their jobs last
week. anticipating an immediate call to
the front, and Captain Spears decided to
order them into camp as a measure of
economy to keep down expenses while
awaiting preparations for the regiment to
move,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-01
BATTLESHIP OREGON.

States battleship Oregon has just arrived
at this port.
Washington, April 9O.-There was feel
ing Of relief among officials tonight over
the safe arrival of the Oregon at Rio ia
neiro, well to the north, and out of possi-
BILE reach, of the Spanish torpedo cruiser
the vicinity of Buenos Ayres. The keenest
interest is taken in her future movements:
but on account of the extreme reticence of
the naval authorities the nature of the in
structions which have awaited her at Rio
are not known. The prevalent belief, how
ever, is that her orders are to proceed to
join Admiral SIMPSONS fleet.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-01
SPAIN IS USING SPIES.
Montreal Dispatch Says She Has Sent
Agents to All of Our
SeADOrtA.


Montreal, April SO-That Spain has ar
ranged for the use of spies in the present
war Is now an ascertained fact. In addi-
ton to the employment of the ordinary
private detectives, the Spanish minister
at Washington, ever since the Cuban in
surrection began, has had a large number
of secret service agents at all the sea-
ports of the United States. These agents
went to Washington and reported to GER
tain trusted consuls. who, in turn. re-
ported to the minister. Every one of these
secret agents is still in the States, and
has been reinforced within the last few
days by a large number Of others.
These agents will not report to Senor
Polo, but to persons in Mexico and Can
ada, who. in turn, will send the reports
to Madrid. The spies are men capable of
sketching plans rapidly. as well as being
experts in hunting for information.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-01
Captain Plunkett Re.ien..

Mexico. No.. April 3o-(Special.) This
afternoon Captain ]. w. Plunkett, of
Company c. of this city. telegraphed his
resignation to Adjutant General Bell. It
has been accepted and the place will be
filled and the company ready to go to the
front the last Of next week. General Mil
ton Moore. Of Kansas City. has informed
the company that 1t will be a part of the
Fifth regiment
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-01
Ordered to Litt1e Rock.

Lexington, Mo-. April so.-(special.) )Lieu-
tenant Joseph Frazier, Ninth United States
infantry. who has been detailed by the
government as professor Of military science
and tactics at Wentworth Military acad-
emy, was to-day ordered to Little Rock.
Ark. as quartermaster for thu volunteers
at that place. He left on the, first train.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-01
WILL WATCH MAILS CLOSELY.
Any Suspicious Letters to BE Turned
Over to Army Officers for

Pittsburg. Pa. April 30.-Second Assistant
Postmaster General w. s. Shallenberger
arrived in Pittsburg to-day from Washing
ton. D. c., en- route to his home at Roch-
ester, Pa Mr.. Shallenberger said that or
ders had been sent out from Washington
urging postmasters throughout the United
States to watch the mails passing through
their offices closely and instructing them
to seize any mail matter that excited sus-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-01
WILL STAY IN THE SERVICE.
val Omcer Sentenced to Dis
mixsal for Drunkeuness.

washington, April 3.-Lieutenant COM
mander Charles A. Adams, attached to the
receiving ship Independence, at Mare ISL
and. was convicted by the naval court
martial Of intoxication and sentenced to
dismissal. The president has modified the
sentence by dropping the officer forty-nine
numbers and putting him at the foot of the
list of lieutenant commanders. The COM
mutation was made because Of the courts s
recommendation in view Of the officers
splendid sea record.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-01
Cape Special at $3.08.

Ladies' CapeS. mad
jetted all over, some
PLAIN with lace TRIM
ming, double box
plated backs, nicely
lined with satin. full
neck effect Of chiffon
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-01

Ladies' $3.50 Oxfords.. in tan and 0l 40
black, kid and vesting tops...........1J. 40
Ladies' $3.50 Lace and Button q or
0uOeS Vus6O
Gents $500 vici Kid Chocolate @ nm
Shoes, hand made
Gents $3.50 Sewed Shoes. In Ga
lace and congress ....................0 0lsCJ
Gents $500 extra wide (EE) Chocolate
Shoes. known as the solid comfort shoes.
standard make. @ nm
Gents $3.50 Coin Toe Lace 09 m
Shoes. Wardwell hand sewed.-.... 1L.UU
Gents $3.50 French Toe Lace C1 m
Shoes, Wardwell hand sewed....... 1ZsUU
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
MMeraRh00ds.
" The AlwayS-BuSy Store"
A COOL TIME IN THE OLD TOWN
Williamsburg Soon 10 Have an Ice.
Factory-New HuiIdings

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, February H.
ciaL)-Parties who are putting nm Oh,
cash money TO start the lce-factory h.,,
are now in Richmond to sign the contro,l
for the plant, which. IL is understood
Will be delivered here not later thu.
May LIST. The entire OUTFIT viii be oe.
and OF the latest pattern, and from IN,
well-known B'rick works. located h.
WaynesborO', Pa.
Mr.. Eugene Morris. who recently MIR
chased a portion Of the Custls iot n,
east Francis street. will commence ~
once the erection Of q snug and neal
home for himself and family. Quite
number Of houses are I'm process OF con.
.struction i'm the neighbOrh0od OF the roI.
lege. on a portion Of the farm ono
owned by the late Governor Groom d,
Maryland. now the property OF samne.
Harris. This section IS known as West
Williamsburg and Will be taken Do tht
corporate limits by the next Legislature
Mrs. Milton l. Booth. from Houston
Halifax county accompanied hy Mrs
Kate Lamb. Of TOanO. We're here to-day.
the guests Of Rev. W T. and Mrs no.
berts. at the Episcopal parsonage
Mrs. Norvell Henley has returned from
her visit 10 her parents. I'm New Kent.
and Mr.. Henley. who has been on for
several days on important legal business.
has also gotten hack
Mr.. r.. l.. Geddy. who has been en-
ployed for some time IN the Clerks of.
nee left for Lee Hall yesterday 20 ae.
cept a position in the railroad Office az
that station.
At the Inn among the northern visitors
are Mr. and Mrs. +. Fl. Wakeham from
New York. They are on their brdll
tour, and Will spend some time here.
other arrivals are G. n. Anderton Of
Baltimore. and George n. Appleton. a.
New York.
Commissioner-of-the Revenue T. ID.
Saunders and Miss Nellie sweeney dele
gates from the Good Templars' Lodge
to the District Lodge. which met in
Richmond, returned last evening
Superintendent-of-S Robert T.
Armistead is in Hampton, at the bedside
OF his sister. Julia. who is lying 10 ex-
tremis .here at the residence of her
sister, Mrs. V. r. Holt.
The trio OF young ladies who went over
10 Middlesex on their wheels made The
trip there and back safely, and greatly
enjoyed their visit.
Mr.. Arthur Denmead and Mr.. Archer
Brooks have been of for several days. "a
connection with two Of the factories soot
TO be started here.
since Mr. +. NJ. Wares confirmation by
the Senate as postmaster here be- hn
executed a new bond Of $500. and beer
recommissioned his new commission
dating from January 81. 1895. Alr. War,
has as his deputy a most efficient assist.
ant. in the person Of Mr.. Charles CoWles
from James city, son OF Mr. Petei
Cowles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
PROSPERITY IN LEXINGTON.
Many New Buildings to Go Up-LOcal-
Option Election.

LEXINGTON, VA, February 25-(Spe-
ciaL)-The Buena Vista furnace will soon
go into blast as preparations have about
been completed.
The w. l.. Crigler house and lot on Main
street has been sold to Samuel o. Camp
bell for $1,000, by William A. Anderson,
trustee.
The Central District School Board,
having surplus funds on hand. have de-
cided to continue the schools in the dis
trict two weeks longer than the usual
term for running the schools in the coun-
ty This will make the schools In the
district close about March 18th, instead
Of the LIST.
That there will be much building during
the coming year is eyinced by the f9ct
that there are not few who have SIG
nifed their intention to put up residences
and If all Of them materallze II Will &c
year of great activity with the build-
ers.
The spring term of the Circuit Court
OF Rockbridge county will open here next
Tuesday, Judge William Mclaughlin pre-
siding. To date the docket is very
small one. The following jurors have
been drawn 10 serve during the term
h. II. Shewey, G. ID. Edmunds, j. W.
Brown, G. Med. Kirkpatrick. W. A.
Walker, j. NJ Shoulder, A. II. Lucas, g
A. Demasters, Thomas +. Dixon, +. IL
Fix, William II. LOwman, o. Il. Snlder'
John NJ. Bare, ID. b. Walker, p. y. Bur
ger, Adam Swink, j. r. Montgomery, {:
l.. Brown. william Mccormick, Samuel
NJ. Davidson,
LOCAL-OPTION ELECTION.
Judge William p. Houston. of the Coun-
~ Court. has entered an order for the
holding Of local-OptiOn election on Mon
day March 2Sth. Judge Houston, AFTER
a long delay, received the amendment
recently passed to the local-option law
and found that II was of a local CHAR
acter only, and applicable to Washing
ton county. He at once signifed that ne
would receive the local-Option petition IN
vacation. and enter an order for the cleo
ton. as the law provided that this could
be done. The petition as finally present
ed to him, contained 344 names. The cleo
ton will be held under the state law;
The ballots will be printed and furnished
by the County Electoral Board.
The Council has named one or lne
streets of the town in honor of the late
Colonel Marshall Mcdonald. who was Tor
a long time a professor at the Virginia
Military Institute and was appointed
limited States Fish Commissioner by the
government. 1t was under his direction
that the fish hatchery here was operated.
The street named after him runs by the
site formally occupied by the fish hatch
cry. and has borne the name OF Fish
alley since that time, and VIII now De
known as Mcdonald street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
FINED TwEsTY-FrvE DOLLARS.
The Case OF Hart Terminated Tn Mid
dfeaex County Court.

STORMONT, VA. February S.-(spe-
cial. )--This Is the third day Of the Feb
ruary term Of the Middlesex County
Court. The case OF the Commonwealth
against b. r. Hart was given to the jury
at j o'clock, and the court took recess
Of half an hour for dinner. AT O'Clock the
jury came In with a verdict OF guilty OF
assault and battery and imposed a fine
OF s25 and costs. Mr.. Harris being a one
legged Confederate had much to do with
the leniency Of the jury. The case of A.
NJ. Sadler, charged with aiding his son
in shooting at Parks on the oath OF De-
cember last, was called, and his counsel,
Mr. Robert McCanndlish, declared to the
Judge that Mr.. Sadler had lately tried 20
commit suicide. and was entirely unfit 70
testify either in his own behalf or that
Of his son and son-in-law. who were joint
ly indicted with him, and thus induced
the Judge TO postpone all three trials
until the next term.
Mr.. Jones, the Commemorative Attor-
ney, entered a nolle prosequl in the case
Of Mrs. +. A. Stiff, HIS principal witness
being sick, and the Judge refusing 10 con-
tinue the case. The court then adjourned
until the next regular term.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
AROUND AND ABOUT SALEM.
The Farmers Very Busy-Old Law
snit Ended.

SALEM, VA, February 25.-(Special)-
The wheat crop in this county is looking
very well. and the farmers are all anticl-
pating a fine harvest The soil is in good
condition, and ploughing for corn is now
the principal occupation Of the rural in
habitants.
Rev. r. ]. Shipman, of Roanoke, de-
Iivered the address before the Roanoke
College Young Mems Christian AssOcia-
ton Wednesday evening.
Mr. w. =. MOOmaW, chairman of the
Board of Supervisors Of this county, has
received a letter from Attorneys Watts,
Robertson & Robertson, in which they
say that recently they obtained a decree
from the Circuit Court Of Albemarle
county i'm the case of the taxpayers OF
Roanoke county against the Valley Rail-
road Company and others, releasing Roa
noke county from all liability on account
of any alleged subscription 10 the Valley
railroad, and perpetuating the injunction
that has heretofore been awarded In this
case. This settles the matter, unless the
parties take same steps to get an appeal,
which is not likely.
This case has been I'm the courts since
1879. when the board employed Judge
William j. Robertson, j. Allen Watts,
and Johnson & Logan to fight the case
for the county. agreeing TO pay a fee OF
Il 900
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
WILL PURGE THEIR ROLL.
Lee Camp Adopts a Resolution Look
ing 10 This End.

Lee Camp held it's regular meeting last
night. with Commander John T. Laugh
ton. Jr.. in the chair.
The Commander announced TO the camp
the death Of Comrade DR.. Thomas }.
Moore and stated that the proper detail
had been made to attend his funeral.
Major Randolph offered the following,
which was adopted:
'"rhat the Commissioner of Revenue or
the CITY OF Richmond be respectfully re-
quested TO furnish this camp with copy
OF the list OF Confederate soldiers taken
under the provision Of the act passed by
the Legislature February, 1888, for the
purpose OF purging the rolls OF men VINO
are unworthy TO be classed as Conleue-
rate soldiers"
The following. offered by Comrade Ran
dolph. was also adopted: That the adJu-
tant be directed 20 transmit copy OF
this resolution 20 the Grand COMMANDER
Confederate Veterans Of Virginia, win
me request that he request each supordi-
respective localities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
THE PRISONER or zENDA.
This Splendid Play Presented Here
by strong Company.

When Anthony Hope wrote his cnaim-
ing story OF the kingdom Of Rurltania
and SIS ficticious inhabitants, THE
Prisoner OF Zenda." doubtless little
thought that II would be transformed
into play 10 oe acted by men and wo-
men OF flesh and blood. and SIN retain
the delightfulness the authors erudife
brain brought forth In the story. Eds
ward Rose was the dramatizcr Of tie
story, and he has put 1t well together
both In the interest in the theme Of the
book and the curiosity.that rs sltuations
excite. The play was presented In this
city last season, and those who did not
see II nave most likely read the book. as
from the cheap 20 the expensive. end h
now a common article upon the hook
sellers stall
The company presenting tho rlay last
n.Sht al the Academy Is almost Tho same
as last season. Howard Gould h again
seen as the bogus Rudolph. ami has clever
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26

acting. of the character is ACCOMPLISHED
WIN ms polished art and manly man
are Miss Fanchon Campbell. as Princess
tlaVla, and Miss Grace Reals. as Antoi.
nette de Mauban, both of whom are great
additions TO its strength. A matinee
tnls afternoon and a performance to-
night closes the engagement.
On next Monday and Tuesday nights
WIN matinee on the latter day. Digby
Bell supported by Laura Joyce Bell and
a large company, appears I'm his latest
ana most hatterlng success, 1.-THE Hoosier
Doctor" a domestic comedy-drama Of
Indiana life, written by Augustus
Thomas, author of Alabama" &c In
the title role Mr.. Bell is conceded by the
press TO have achieved the most artistic
success Of his entire career.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
ESCAPED PRISONER ARRESTED.
John Il. HowdysheIl Arrested in
Highland County.

MONTEREY, VA, February 25.-(Spe-
cial)-John r. Howdyshell. an escaped
prisoner from Marlinton, w. Va, was
brought to town last night by Sheriff +.
NJ Arbogast, and lodged in Jail In Au-
gust Of last year Howdyshell and an
other prisoner, by the name Of Robert
son. made their escape from jail by saw
ing out several steel bars from their cage
and removing bricks from the outer wall
Nothing had been heard Of them until
Howdyshell was apprehended at Craigs-
Vile, Augusta county, and arrested by
our Sheriff. He was employed i'm
steam tannery at Craigsvlle. The West
Virginia authorities have been notified
and Howdyshell Will be sent on in a
few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
A yenerabIe Minister nend.

AMHERST. va, February 25.-(spe-
elal)-Rev. Pitt Woodroof. probably the
Oldest Methodist minister in this part OF
the state, died last night about 10 o'clock.
at the residence Of Mr.. r. Il. Hudson
near the village, lie had been M for
week or more. MIR. Woodroof was I'm
his s9th year and was much beloved by
me people OK Amherst, being called their
Bishop OF the Mountains. His was a
long life OF great usefulness and work for
the Mastes.