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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-25
COUNTER CASE=--l-2 PRICE
Csc For Plaid and Striped

Kid lined silk belts, some with re-
movable buckles: worth soc and roc
choice 25c. New white belts with gold
buckles, l0c up. New white kid belts
lSc and 25c each. New grain leather
belts, with gold silver or leather buck
les, 25c-50c values among them. Cen
uine sealskin belts with gold or leather
Deco belts with gold jeweled buckles.
Sto0 value at 15c. Elastic beltings-
Fancy buckles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-25
LINEN COLLARS, SC.

A large line of turn down and flange
linen collars, worth 15c, zoe and 25c,
at sc each.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29

Washington, April 23.-Brigadier.
Generals Nunez and Castillo, of the
Cuban insurgent army, are now asso-
ciated with the active work of the
Cuban delegation here, and their recent
conference with Major-G General Miles,
commander OF the army, is ] looked upon
as suggesting possible cooperation of
the insurgent forces in the event Of an
attack by the United States troops on
the Spanish forces in Cuba.
AT the Cuban legation, no statement
would be made as to the conference,
but Senior Albertino, first secretary,
said the Cubans would most gladly CO.
operate with the United States forces,
If cooperation was desired. At pres
ent, he said, there We're 30, 900 Cubans
in arms, and there would be a general
uprising as soon as the forces began to
attack Havana,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29

Washington, April 26.-The most
important development today in regard
to the movements of the various ships
OF the navy was an official statement
issued by Secretary Long to the effect
that the department is fully aware of
the whereabouts of the battle-ship
Oregon and the gunboat Marietta, but
for prudent reasons positively declines
to say where the vessels are, whether
or not they have been ordered to return
to San Francisco, or, in fact, to make
any statement respecting them, further
than that it has no apprehension for
their safety.
1t is known that the department has
taken steps to have the commander Of
the Oregon met by friends and warned
of the outbreak of hostilities and OF the
presence of a Spanish torpedo gunboat
at Buenos Ayres in the path of the
wahsrip on her way to the North At
lantic squadron.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29

London, April 23.-Replying in the
house of commons to Sir Arthur Bower
Norwood, conservative, Mr.. Balfour,
the government leader and acting sec.
rotary OF state for foreign affairs, said
that in regard to neutral vessels, the
government had received from the
United States a notification that it
would adhere to the principle OF the
treaty OF Paris. The announcement
was greeted with cheers. Mr.. Balfour
announced that no answer on the SUBJ
ject had yet been received from Spain.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29
Frenchmen Side with Spain.

London, April 29.-The Paris CORE
spondent Of the Times says: There is
not a single French paper, mol even, l
believe, a single Frenchman, who sup
ports the United States. The news
from Spain indicates that the national
subscription will total $50, 900, 900. 1t
is said that all ~able-bodied men are
ready to take up arms. All the Span
iards that l meet are convinced that
serious resistance is useless. yet they
are all convinced that Spain will not
yield, but will fight all the more adj
mirably because the fighting is for
honor.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29
Passed the Senate.

Washington, April 29.-Three i'm
portant measures were passed by the
senate this afternoon, each of which
related largely to the national defense.
The sundry civil bill, which has been
pending for weeks, and which carries a
large amour OF money intended to be
used in the strengthening OF the coun-
try's defenses, was finally passed. The
naval appropriation bill was imme-
diately taken up and practically COM
pleted. A joint resolution was adopted,
giving the president power to prevent
the expectation of coal and other war
material
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29
An Alliance Possible.

New York, April pa Herald dis.
patch from Washington says: Henry
White, secetary of the American m
bassy in London, is here on a diplo-
matte mission in connection with, the
relations of this government with that
of Great Britain, and the particular re-
lations growing out OF the situation be-
tween this country and Spain. One
official high in administration circles
said that Mr.. White is here in connec
ton with the preparation OF a new
treaty between the United States and
Great Britain, something on the line,
he believed, OF the arbitration treaty
which failed last year. He only knew
that some kind Of negotiations were in
progress, and that Mr.. White is here
in connection with them,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29
GOODBYE, POLO.
Spanish Minister Takes His Departure
Prom Washington.

Washington, April 22.-The Span
ish minister, accompanied by six men,
bers of his staff, left Washington at
1880 O'Clock tonight, and the Spanish
government thus terminated It's diplo-
matte representation in the United
States. The minister and his party
left by the Pennsylvania road, going
northward to Buffalo and Suspension
Bridge, and thence to Toronto. From
there they will go to Halifax to take an
ocean steamer.
The departure Of the Spanish party
was made without noticeable demon
stration, although a considerable num-
Der OF secret service officers and police
were on duty at the depot, There was
no time at any occasion for their doing
more than keeping back a crowd of
curious onlookers.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29
An Effective Blockade.

On Board the Flagship New York, off
Havana, April 25.-Morro castle
opened fire on the fighting squadron of
the United States, at II O'Clock last
night. About 10 shots were sent in
the direction OF our ships. Not one of
them took effect, and no shots were
fired in return.
The Spaniards evidently had seen the
lights OF the New York while the latter
was signaling to a ship of the squadron.
The fire was reported by the officer of
the deck, Ensign J. R. Edito, to Cap
tain Chadwick, who was asleep at the
time. The young officer asked the cap
tain in command whether the New
York had not better discontinue sig.
aling.
"No," muttered Captain Chadwick,
with the utmost GOODNESS. "There is
no necessity for stopping the signals.
Go ahead"
A little later, Captain Chadwick was
on the forward bridge, whence he
watched the tongues of flame shoot out
from Moro castle. He glanced in the
direction of the Spanish Notifications
for a few seconds, and then turned his
back on them in silent contempt, and
went back to his bed, perfectly certain
the Spaniards could do no damage at
five miles, which was then the approxi-
mate distance of the flagship from
Moro castle.
Another officer said:
1.-The s~paniards probably became
nervous and decided they could not
sleep without some fireworks. They
can't hit anything anyway"
There was no excitement on board
the flagship during Moro castles futile
attempt at gunnery. The discipline
was really splendid. In fact, at this
hour many people on board the flagship
do not know that Spain's first guns OF
wal have been fired, and that the New
York vas their target.
Moro castle light, which was burn.
ing brightly all the evening, was put
out at midnight. The Spaniards evil
IDENTIFY realized, though rather late, that
the sole use of Moro lights at that
time had been to serve as a guide for
the fleet of the United States.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29
FIRED ON THE FLEET.
MORO Castle Opened on the North At.
lantlc Squadron.

On Board the Flagship New York,
OF Havana, April 26.-During the
early morning, the Moro castle bat
terles again opened fire on the fleet.
but without the slightest effect. There
have been no casualties among our
forces up to this hour, and not a single
shot has been fired against the batteries,
At 3 O'Clock this morning the De-
troit mdae a rich haul, capturing the
Spanish merchant steamer Catalina.
bound for Cadiz. She carried a large
quantity OF provisions, which she in.
tended to land in Havana.
Ensign Christy, from the Detroit,
and four marines and six blueiackets
were put on board of her and she
steamed off for Key West.
The Wilmington and Porter, when
dawn broke, were both seen towing
prizes in the shape of small schooners.
The W~ilmington's capture was laden
with charcoal, and the Porter's s, the
Sophia, had run and sugar aboard.
They were both towed to Key West.
The torpedo-boat Porter, commanded
by Lieutenant Fremont, is doing great
work, and if she keeps on at this rate,
her crew will have no end of prize
money to divide.
About 8 O'Clock this morning, the
New York proceeded several miles
closer inshore. Not a breath of wind
stirred; the sea and the heat was ter
rible.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29

Washington, April 22.-The house
today passed, as an emergency war
measure, the bill empowering the presi-
dent to call out the volunteer forces
and providing for their organization.
Both the president and Secretary Alger
had urged the imperative necessity for
the passing Of the bill today, and Chair
man Hull, of the military affairs COM
mittee, drove it under whip and spur.
The bill was drafted at the war depart
ment, introduced in the house yester-
day and considered and reported by the
committee today. No such expedition
could have been possible except under
the stress of var pressure. The bill is
permanent in its character. The prin-
cipal change in the bill, as introduced,
was that the appointment OF all regi-
mental officers are TO be made by the
governors of the states instead Of by the
president, as was proposed originally
by the war department.. This m
forms to the practices Of the civil war
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29

Madrid, April 23.-In the Spanish
senate today, Marshal Martinez Campos
asked the minister for foreign affairs,
Gullon, to make a statement regarding
the relations of Spain and the United
States, whereupon the latter replied
that the relations were broken off. The
ex-captain-general of Cuba then made a
patriotic speech, in which he declared
that Cuba will neve lose her Spanish
sovereignty.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29
GALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
The President Issues His
Proclamation.
FIRST TIME IN THIRTY YEARS

The Call Is for 10000 Men to Fight
the spaniards-AppOrtionment of the
Volunteers by states-National Guard
will Have Preference.
Washington, April 26.-The presi-
dent today called upon the people OF
the United States, for the first time in
80 years, to manifest their martial
strength, the call this time being to a
united people 10 20 forth TO battle
with a foreign country. The call is for
$4,000 volunteers. The secretary of
war created a new army corps. The
two, taken together, with regular army
soon will move on Cuba, and that
meanhile the volunteers will be equip
ped and drilled.
The Presidents proclamation, while
actually issued, was not certified to the
governors OF the states and territories,
and will not be until Wednesday. The
reason is twofold. In the first place,
the war department wishes to avoid
destroying the present organization of
the National Guard, which is to be
/ called into service first. The Guard
regiments are composed OF IL COM
panies, and being differed more nu-
merously that the regular army, would
have to be changed to correspond to
the army organization in order to COM
/ ply with the order as it exists. The
pending Gull bill, however, provides
for meeting just such an emergency,
and permits the use of the National
Guard, as organized. This is more
important than would appear at first,
inasmuch as many of the National
Guard have volunteered only on condi-
ton that they may serve as now organ
lied.
The second consideration which in.
tuenced the department in postponing
the certiication of the call until
Wednesday is a desire to make sure
that adequate arrangements can be
completed by quartermasters and the
commissary departments for feeding
and transporting the number of men
called for. This is no light task, as
the volunteers must be taken by the
government at a certain point in
each state where they are to be COL
Iected by the governors.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29
WEEKLY MARKET LETTER.
Trade Conditions In the Leading Cities
of the World.

Trade Conditions In the Leading Cities
of the World.
A year ago wheat traders were
theorizing as to the effects on the price
of wheat of a war between Turkey and
Greece. Neither Of those ~combatants
was a wheat producer, but the near fear
OF the contest involving Russia kept
the price for a month swinging through
an unusually wide range, and advanced
quotations about 10c bushel, half of
it on the Monday following the OPEN
ing OF hostilities. 1t is surprising that
the wheat-consuming countries abroad,
in anticipation of a war involving their
chief source of supply, have of late
been Ignoring everything except this
possibility, have been maintaing prices
in spite of a declining tendency at
times on this side, and have been max
ing cash purchases with unexpected
energy?
The United States is furnishing at
present half of the wants of the wheat
importing countries of the world,
about 1000, 900 bushels of the S,OO0,-
600 bushels supplied weekly. Would
the grain operators abroad, whose
office it is to anticipate the worlds
situation, take phlematically a war
which threatened to embarrass even in
the smallest way this vast weekly sup
ply and which might possibly affect it
seriously?
That ia hardly to be assumed. In
deed, 1t has not been the fact. The
other side for a fortnight, incredulous
as everybody has been all this time of
the differences growing into an actual
conflict, has been ignoring fine crop
prospects at home and large offerings,
and has been making liberal purchases
from America at prices which have
been a surprise to the American trade.
1t was really remarkable that Letter
could sell 900, 900 bushels abroad Easter
Saturday. These are indications that
If a declaration Of war removed all the
present doubts the price of wheat
abroad would advance sharply.
The effect Of war on home prices ie
not easy to anticipate. Sentiment
would be o factor. Quick, decisive
successes exhilirate q nation as they do
individuals, encourage business as we'll
as national ventures and quicken specu-
lation. ANY advance In the wheat
price on the other side would be pre-
dicted upon some embarrassment to the
export OF American wheat,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29
Naval and MilItary preparation..

Washington, April 23.-With the
actual beginning of war, military and
naval preparations were vastly stimu-
lated today. The navy bought a ship
and number OF yachts. 1t secured
some more material for guns and re-
newed orders for haste in the construc-
ton OF guns. Orders were sent to the
squadrons to guard their movements
and the prelimiraries Of a blockade
were executed.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29
Charlie. Fiester Sentenced.

Grants Pass, Or, April 29.-Judge
Hale this afternoon pronounced the
death sentence upon Charles Fiester,
the wife-murderer, fixing Friday, June
10, as the date of execution.
Fiester broke completely down and
wept like a child.
Fiester drowned his wife in a pool Of
water in May. 1895.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29

= SthIellcnU.
Lieutenant dc CaTantha asked "a press
reporter to make known the lieuten-
ants view on the war.
1T Is 10 longer a question OF retain
ing Cuba" said Lieutenant de Caran-
tina. That was merely a question of
territory. Now a higher purpose is in
view-the honor and dignity of Spain
since the United States has con-
temptuously ordered Spain to vacate
Cuba, and has made the infamous
charge that we are responsible for the
murder OF the poor men OF the Maine.
These orders and charges are made
with a kick of the boot, and against
such action, Spain will resist to the
uttermost. There should be no mis-
take about this History has recorded
that even the legions of Napoleon, with
400, 600 men, bearing the triumphs of
all Europe, were halted and retired
from Spain, after those legions had
lost between 200, 900 and 800. 900 men.
I'VE realize the g%allantry OF the
American navy, and the noble heroes
of its past-Paul Jones, F~arragut, Por-
ter-but Spain, too, has her heroes and
their blood is in the vein of those
called upon to defend her honor. l
have recently talked with my naval as
sociates, commanders of Spanish ships
and of t~orpedo-boats, and l know that
there is but n sentiment; namely,
that not one Spanish ship shall be
taken. Your navy may send many OF
them to the bottom; superior forces
may seek to annihilate them, but not
one Spanish ship will surrender to the
American navy. With honor at stake.
that will be the response OF the navy
OF Spain"
Lieutenant de Carantha spoke with
great earnestness, and his statement
was taken in note and authorized. The
departure of the Spanish party brought
to a close a most eyentful day at the
Spanish legation.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29

At l1:20 o'clock the minister re-
Relved from the state department a
copy of the ultimatum, and immedi-
ately demanded his passports in the
following letter:
Legation de Espanole, Washing
ton. D. e., April 22, 1S9S.-Mr. Sec
rotary: The resolution adopted by the
congress OF America and approved to-
day by the president is of such a nature
that my permanence in Washington
becomes impossible and obliges me to
request of you the delivery Of my pass
ports. The protection of the Spanish
interests will be intrusted to the French
ambassador and the Austro Hungarian
minister.
ION this occasion, very painful to
me, | have the honor to convey to you
the assurance of my highest considera-
ton.
LUIS POLO Y BERNABE.
Hon. John Sherman, Secretary OF
State of the United States of Ameri-
ca" ETC., etc.
The passports reached the minister
at 4 P. NJ. They were accompanied by
a letter from Secretary Sherman, in
which the secretary expressed his re-
greet that the minister had felt called
upon to take this step.
The Spanish legation is now closed.
An attendant remains there simply to
clear up the effects of hasty departure.
The Cuban colonial delegation also
terminated its relations at Washington
this afternoon.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29
TO SUCCEED A R
Charles Emory Smith Named for Po,t-
master-General.

Washington, April 23.-The presi-
dent sent this nomination to the senate
today:
Charles Emory Smith, of Pennsyl-
vanla, to be acknowledgement, vice
James A. Gary, resigned.
1t is stated at the White House that
the resignation of Postmaster General
Gary had absolutely nothing to do with
our foreign complications. 1t was
owing entirely to the condition of
Gary's health. He has been suffering
from a general breaking down of the
system. The new postmaster-genera is
editor of the Philadelphia Press.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29
Portland Market.

Wheat-Wslla Walla, 84@s6c; VAL
ley and Bluestem, S7@sSc per bushel.
Flour-Best grades, 81. 80; graham,
1885; superhne, 50. 80 per barrel.
Osts-Choice white, so 40c; choice
gray, 87@8Sc per bushel.
Barley-Feed barley, $40; brewing,
S26 per ton.
Millstuffs-Bran, s1s per ton; mid
dlings, S24; shorts, SlS.
Hay-Timothy, $l2. 90; clover. $40
gil; Oregon wild hay, 90 a. 10 per ton.
Eggs-Oregon, 11Ho per dozen.
Butter-Fancy creamery, 4 O@45c;
fair to good. s5@40c; dairy, so@S5o
per roll.
Cheese-Oregon full cream, 1870;
Young America. l8@l4o.
Poultry-Chickens, mixed, g. 90
per dozen; hens. $40 a 4. 80;
geese, $6.o0@7.00; ducks. So. 0 q
100 per dozen; turkeys, live, l9@lSxc
per pound.
Potatoes-Oregon Burbanks, 80 40c
per sack; sweets, $l.75@2 per GENITAL.
Onions-Oregon, $2.25@2.60 per
sack.
Hops-5@l2Rc per pound for new
crop; 1896 crop, 1890.
Wool-Valley, l4@l6c per pound;
Eastern Oregon, S@l2c; mohsir.
zoe per pound.
Mutton-Gross, best sheep, wethers
and ewes, 4c; dressed mutton. exc;
spring lambs, 80. 50@3 each.
Hogs-Gross, choice heavy, 81. %;
light and feeders. So. 90 90; dressed,
S6.0o@6.25 per 100 pounds.
Beef-Gross, top steers, 1900
400; cows, s2.50@3.25; dressed beef,
6R @7c per pound.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29


Potatoes-Yakimas, $l2 10 per ton;
natives, s9@ll; sweets, ~ per pound;
box of 90 pounds, $l.75.
Butter-Fancy native creamery,
brick, 25ci ranch, lo@12c; dairy,
l6c; Iowa fancy creamery, 23c.
Cheese-Native Washington, 100
l8c; Eastern cheese, l2%c.
Eggs-Fresh ranch, 100; California
ranch, l4o.
Meats-Choice dressed beef steers,
SCI cows, 7@7Kc; mutton, 8hc; pork,
&c; veal, small, Sc.
Poultry-Chickens, live. per pound.
hens, l3ci dressed, loo; turkeys,
live, lac; dressed, 17@lSc.
Fresh Fish-Halibut, 6@7c; steel
heads. 7@Sc; salmon trout, 90 10c;
founders and sole, 3@4c; tom cod, DC;
ling cod, 4@5c; rock cod, &c; smelt, 9@
&c; herring, &c.
Olympia oysters, per sack, $8@3.25.
Corn-Whole, $23; cracked, per ton,
t24; feed meal, ga per ton.
Barley-Rolled or ground, per ton,
e26; whole, $25.
Flour-Patents, per barrel, 1880
%.60i straights, $4.25; California
brands, $3.50; Dakota brands, $500
@so.75; buckwheat -four, $3.50.
Millstuffs-Bran, per ton, $40; shorts,
per ton, sl7@18.
Foed-Chopped feed, $21@22 per
ton; middlings, per ton, Sl8@10; oil
cake meal, per ton, s36.
Hay-Puget Sound, new, per ton,
$l2@lsi Eastern Washington timothy,
el6@lT alfalfa, eli; straw, 81.
L.. Qav Choice, per ton, s25@26 I
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29
POINTS Of Mobilization.

|reonio. men as fast as mustered in by
|s,stos army officers in the various
|gre,, VIII be brought to one of three
|pons uepots, viz, Washington, Rich.
|orpariool Atlanta, where they will be
|Orjjna11eeu 70 meet the requirements OF
TACT that Richmond is named as
bns%i 'hese points is taken in some
Fitzbraa Us an evidence that General
commisn Lee is to receive a volunteer
n siorision, either as one of the four
pine brins5ais or as one of the
"'Saaier'generals provided for.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29

London, April 22.-The afternoon
papers today, while generally friendly
to the United States, express a certain
amount Of sympathy with Spain.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-29

New York, April ga dispatch to
the Press from Key West says: The
gunboat Wilmington captured the
Spanish schooner Candiga, with a deck
load of charcoal for Havana, where it
is extremely valuable for fuel. At
this writing, the Gushing is bearing
down on a schooner to the southeast.
The breeze is slow and while she has
on all sail, the Cushing will overhaul
her shortly. She has the start, but
the Cushing has the steam. The tor
pedo boat Porter today captured the
Spanish schooner Antonio. laden with
sugar for Havana. The Antonio was
sent to Key West with a prize crew Of
four men, under Cadet Dubers.