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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-03-17

Miss Clara Barton. OF the Red Cross
society, reports that she finds more sui
fering in Cuba caused by the war with
Spain, in proportion to the numbers,
than in starving, furnishing India. The
United States should stop that war at once.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-03-17

The only relic of the late war that re-
tains the respect and veneration OF the
republican leaders is the government
bonds. The old soldiers and the green
backs have oulliyed their usefulness with
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-03-17

The Republic seems to think that the
city council made mistake in passing
an ordinance which prevents saloon
from moving lnto the SGhiotleldt build
ing, and predicts that in the next city
election thus will be the issue before Il e
peOulp
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-03-17

Louis Jancck, who has purchased the
old NJ. f. church parsonage, ia havin. l.
the Schanno ditch, where he will have it
thoroughly fixed up for renting purposes,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-03-17
THURSDAY, MARCH II, 1898,

Il is to be hoped that President Nc
Kinlev will avoid all exposures to damp.
ness that might tend to take any starch
from his backbone. He will need it all
in the next few months
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-03-17

The price of wall paper has been cut in
two at the Johnson paint store on Sec
ond street, two doors south Of Wallace.
Columns. 6tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-03-17

A first class trimmer from Cleveland,
Ohio, has charge OF the trimming de-
partment at Madame Conolly's.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-03-17
Report of the Condition

Of the First National Bank Of North Yak
ina, at North Yakima, IN the State Of
Washington, at the close Of business,
FEB 18Th, 1898.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29

20 issue s5ssf Go o; greenhacks. In one
year Of the cirsi war the greenbacks had
cost the government s3Ne6oeao.
Mann of Illinois made a brief sneech
IN support OF the bin.
M-c1eilan OF New York. member AZ
the ways and means committee, said sha.
the great mistake that we always made
IN the past when confronted By war had
been 70 underestimate the magnitude or
the task before Us.
Henderson Of Iowa made an eIocuen.
appeal TO the members 10 lag aside party
politics ard give cash without reserve to
the president 20 prosecute the war He
but IL had come He dsspised war, but
the chief executive had unfuriea the Dag
and ali his brain and hear. and energy
should 60 TO its support. Thus far politics
had been kept to the rear. Together both
sides had declared war and rallied the
young men of the country.
Let US not" said he. "hurl them into
the ranks OF hattie and the jaws OF death
with the sound OF dissensions ringing IT,
the sinsws Of var so tina, they are the
least bcrdensome. Hut taxation there
must be. This step we have taken has
already cut down our revenues. All our
estimates are gone. We need ry,en. bullets
and cash. lie, as move up like brothers.
Let there be no this side nor that side.
no Republicans. no Democrats. Let us
back up the step we have taken by giving
cash without reserve" tAppiause.,
x~x,a~fx~ arR
and Sperry OF Connecticut also spoke.
Lanahan OF Texas said he had no serious
objection 10 the excise feasure OF the bin.
but the income tax and the internal reve-
nue. tax would provide sufficient revenue
for all practica. purposes.
Evans Of Kentucky and Fitzgerald OF
Massachusetts,. the latter making strong
defense of the income tax provision pro-
posed by the minority. Also spoke
Sherman moved that when the house al
iourned a. tonieht's session Il be to meet
al 10 O'Clock. which was agreed 10.
The COMMITTEES then rose, and at $40
O'Clock took recess until o'clock.
The night session was occupied by brief
speeches, many OF them mere pegs upon
which members. under the leave TO print,
could hang speeches In the coagresssona!
record Those who spake were: Norton
OF Ohio. Howe of South Carolina. Linney
OF South Carolina. Little of Arkansas,
Gum Of Iowa stevens OF Texas, South
wick of PENNSYLVANIA. Robinson of Mary
lard. Vincent OF Kansas. Kitchen OF
North Carolina. Cochrane Of Missouri.
Sparkmsn of Fiorlia, Bodkin OF Kansas,
Burke OF Texas and Simpson OF kansas
A. 1913 the house recessed until 10
o. clock TOMORROW morning
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29
CONFEREES AGREE
ON THE NAVAL BILL,
Volunteer Officers Up to the Rank of
Commander Can BE Enlisted by
the Secretary.

WASHINGTON. April 2s.-The con-
ferees Of the two houses reached an
agreement on the naval appropriation bill
before adjourning tonight. Ali the sem
ate increases in the way CT monitors ard
torpedo boats were adopted. These in
creases include four monitors. at 81 5000.
and sixteen instead OF twelve torpedo
boat destroyers. All the other important
additions made by the senate are retained.
The language In regard 10 the enlist
ment OF seamen was changed SO as to pro-
vide for 1000 more marines. A provision
was inserted giving the secretary OF tho
navy authority to enlist volunteers up to
the rank OF commander. This was done
so that the department could avail Itself
of the services of the American liners,
chartered by the government. The con-
ference viii report tomorrow.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29

rendering the services OF the members
OK this club 20 the president in this hour
Of the nasson's crisis" etc. The motion
was tabled inssanter. Said a prominent
member OF TIE club. after tie meeting was
ever-
We don't aesieye in rendering the clubs
services In the frs, place. It's ali rot Tor
a political club 10 talk OF going 10 war.
In the mex. place. We don't care 10 Hight
under man like Gen. Miles He always
WAS an enemy Of organized labor and al
ways viii be. We don't mind fghtlng for
liberty, but we aoa's ike Gen. Miles as It's
representative.
Another thing. We don't side IN with
this issue OF bonds 70 pay the expenses OF
the war and sadditng the debt on all the
people Why don't they make the rich
men pay its Why don't they ecnscrfpt
wealth Just as well as TO conscrspt lives -
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29

o. increasing Angso-saxon accord is Of
all times the least opportune. for pena,ix-
ING British shipping. Other ship owners
rssisnesiy reflect that the extra duties VIII
be simply added TO the freighss The gov
eminent il being approached by members
OF parliament with a view % representa-
tons TO Washington.
IL h stated here tina, the German gov
eminent has asked the British foreign Of
ice what steps. II ans. are 10 be taken TO
protect British interests liz the Philippines
in view Of the possibility OF an American
attack The German government appar-
entity Is desirous OF cooperating in such
steps with Great Britain. seeing that the
commerce Of Great Britain or Germany
In the islands far outweigns that Of Spain
Itself.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29
1 PONDER M|lI BLOWN Up
TERRIFIC SERIES or EXPLOSIONS
HEARD FOR MILES AROUND.


EASToN. Pa. April ss--The town OF
Dover. .n Morris county. New Jersey,
and the country within = radius Of twenty
miles was startled this af,eraoon by
series OF terrific explosions. the first OF
which occurred nj 2:ie o'clock. The ex-
pio~ions occurred IN the Atlantic Powder
Company's works and the plant is now a
mass OF ruins. Six wczkmen were killed
and four others were seriously injured.
some probably fatally. The remains Of
the dead have not yet been recovered.
The dead are: Alfred RaYick. William
S,umpf. Casper Ray. David Scheer.' VII
liam Haycock. Elias Abers. All the killed
were married and leave families.
The works were situated in an Isolated
spot sevsl miles from Dover IN a rough
country. There were ten buildings in the
group and all have beef. destroyed.
The first explosion occurred In one OF
the packing houses. caused. 1t Is thought.
ly a spark from the pipe of a careless
smoker. The conclusion set OF the ex-
piosves in another packing house hear by.
Debris and burning timbers OF the wrecked
buildings were carried high into the air
buildings. setting fire TO the main factory
and the other FIVE packing houses and the
two small houses In brief time the ex-
plosives in these buildings we're set off
and left death and deso,ation In their
wake.
10 hay hpe ytp nd
day turning out rush orders for the United
States government. A large amount OF
ammunition ready for shipment was stored
in the packing house. This. with all the
other explosives, was completely destroyed.
The scene presented at the place was ter
ribe. People who felt the shocks and
saw the flames from the burning struc-
lures flocked TO the place for miles
around. but could render no aid 10 the an
Jured. The people were terrified and held
back In constant fear of other explosions.
A few mer who were In the building man
aged to escape and they ran about the
country hewildered. They could give no
intelligent account of the cause OF the
explosion. When the families and reia-
tives OF the employees of the factory an
preached the burning building the scene
was heartrending.
1t was nearly O'Clock before the ruins
had cooled of sufficiently to be approach
ed and before the oniookers could be in
duced to go near the spot.
The bodies of the dead were horribly
mangied. Many of the injured were cut
and manned so badly that some OF them
cannot recover. The loss cannot be es,i-
mated at this ticia
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29

Plans for Organization I'm Prepara-
ton at Port Townsend.

Special Dispatch to the acknowledgement.
PORT TOWNSEND. April 2s.-Capt.
John Rarneson. a weii-knawn shipping
agent and broker. of this place, has taken
steps 10 organize a naval reserve for Pu-
get sound i, Is regarded by shipping men
here as the most important move that has
been made In connection with the present
war Capt BarnesoG is being assisted in
the matter by ". H. Gorham of Seattle.
Capt Barnescn served IN the English ner-
chant marine for a number of years. and
there received thorough training as 4
member o, the British naval reserve. He
considers that in the present war this
branch OF the government service will he
much more important than the land forces.
especially II the war should De extended
beyond a short period.
Spain. he thinks. will resort 70 pr.vatser-
ing. and IN addition wiil send her can aux
f}isry cruisers on; along the American
coasts in search OF American ships ara
cargoss. and the United States must do
most q her fighting on the sea. In tina;
event a naval reserve viii he found 20 be
OF the utmost importance IN providing
trained men for the various vessels which
must be lifted out
Tne members % the naval reserve Will
be SEMI where they Will have plenty 81
active service. and ia she event % span
tsh cruising in the waters of the Pacific
Northwest. there will be rich pr.zes IN
store fo- distribution among KS members
wao are fortunate enough 20 assist In their
rapfxre
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29

A SPANISH HERO FOND.
The Captain of the M.atserrnf tn lie
Decorated for Running blockade.

MADRID, April 2s.-Io p. fn.~-in the SEN
ate today Cen Doneso eulogized the cap
tain OF the transport Montserrat for run
ming the blockade. Admiral Bermcjo. min
lister OF marine. replying. said the govern
ment had decided to confer a decoration
on the officer.
Senator Toca declared that the American
blockade of part OF the Cuban coast
was contrary to international law and cal
eulated to cause great injury to neutrais.
lie hoped that the neutral powers would
act "in behalf OF their own interests"
and urged the government 10 issue cir
cular 10 the powers explaining the sitna-
ton. Admiral Berfnejo promised tho gov
eminent would take zip the question.
Gen. Blaneo cables that the position of
the American squadron IL unchanged.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29
AMENDMENTS TO THE BILL
Changes tn the Number at FIFTY
Agreed On by the Republicans.

Changes I'D tne Nuue"'f W @ss
Agreed On by the Republicans.
WASHINGTON. April 2s.~~The Repuos-
can members Of the ways and means eosIi-
mittee held a meeting today at which nifty
amendments 10 the war revenue bill were
agreed TO- These will be offered IN the
house tomorrow Many Of them are mere
verbal amendments. but some are of con-
siderable importance. one of these ex-
ceptz mutual and cooperative life insiir-
anes companies from taxation. The tax on
Insurance companies is transferred from
~. ,,elic.ss 10 the premiums. In this the
amendment conforms, 10 the law or lsbs-
IRE tax Is on marine. life and Are policies,
title Insurance companies, and al other
s,cn insurance companies OF which many
glasses have grown UP il the past few
yearA
Railroad Geographic messages and al
other leased wire messages are exempted
by an amendmsu; limiting the tax 10 mea-
sages on which the companies charge a
rate 20 ne paid or collected.
IRE mast important asgendment was one
which levses "A tax M cent on all pay tel
.phone messages casting below = Goats.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29
GOV. TANNER CAN'T LEAD THEM.
Ills Rejection by the President Of
tends Illinois Militia

SPRiNGFiEI.D, ILL.,, April 2s-Gov.
Tanners hopes OF leading the Illinois
troops 10 The front we've blasted completely
today. He received word from WASHINGTON,
which confirmed the previous announce
ment that he would not be placed in COM
mand by President Mckinley. Col. James
X. Il. Nan@Cieve rendered his resignation
as inspector general. Other resignation,
may follow. Gen. William Clendenin, of
Moline. was appointed inspector to succeed
Van Cleve.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29
ANNEXATION or HAWAII.
Opponents of the Measure Refuse To
Withdraw Their Opposition.

WASHINGTON. April cs.-Tne senate
committee on foreign relations held
meeting today for further consideration
Of the question OF The annexation OF the
Hawaiian islands. There Is a general de-
committee 10 take UP she treaty and Sc
cure action upon II IN view OF the urgency
occasioned hy the Spanish war. bat OPP
ponents Of the treaty refuse TO Withdraw
their opposition. claiming the lnsafIiciency
az the sxigency.
Tie committee had the question under
consideration. bat adjourned without
definite CONFUSION as 10 the plan 10 be
pursued.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29

The Regiments al Chickamauga Will
he Brought Up so War strength.


CHIckAMACGA. April 2s-Mai. Gen.
Brooke today received q telegram from
the VAR department ordering him AZ once
to put the army In his command on a war
footing and authorizing him 70 enlist ev-
cry eligible man until the regiments were
filed. This viii result IN an increased
number of troops at Chickamauga, close
to g .pSe.
Hereafter 1.2ae troops will constitute a
regiment OF cavalry, ies men for each
troop. A regiment OF Infantry viii con-
sist Of twelve companies. loo enlisted men
Tor each company. The ileld artillery VIII
consist of lss enlisted mes.
Authority has been given to Mai Gen.
Brooke which ne mas conveyed 10 the vari~
Gus commanding officers, for enlistment 20
this strength Of eligible men between the
ages % Is and -. bat all minors must have
tAe Consent OF parents or guardians. Hun
dreds ut applications tor enlistment have
already been made to the officers of the
four eoloresi regiments stationed at Chick
anauea and these regiments, now that
authority to enlist has actually been given.
viii undoubtedly be filled in short order.
All applicants who pass the required ex-
aminations VIII be accepted as fast as
they present themselves
acquisitions have already been made on
the war department for camp and garri-
son outfits and ordnance equipment for
these troops. Adjuiants of regiments and
OF artillery batialious VIII be designated
as recruiting officers.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29

Schooner Reports being Chased on
the Maine Coast

NEW YORK, April 2s.-Tha schooner
Rebecca ". Huddeii. Captain Tower, from
ST. John. y. r.. which reached Island City
early today, reports that at $50 o'clock
Tuesday morning. twenty-five niles south
east OF Portland, 2 large warship, painted
black. was seen. The warship followed for
haif an hour at distance OF about eight
miles. The wind was blowing a gale from
tha northeast ard Capt. Tower crowded
on ali possible sal. The steamer made no
perceptibia gain and then turned about
ard went of in southeasterly direction.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29
SENATE WAITS FOR BUSINESS.
Holds q short Session and Passes n
Few unimpOrtant Hills.

Few UpimpOrtant Hills.
WASHINGTON. April 2s.-Again today
the senate was In the attitude of waiting
for business to reach IL. A few bills Of I'M
important character were passed. but no
business of general Interest was transacted.
The chaplain prayed for speedy and VIC
torious' success of the American army anl
navy.
Passco presented a memorial from the
Georgia Beard OF Trade regarding inter-
ference with coast wise trade. He said the
matter was becoming serious. as Agneri-
can vessels were forced TO refuse business
The memorial was referred TO the commit
tee on commerce.
Bills were passed as follows:
To examine. determine and report the
facts necessary TO the establishment OF
free public highways into the Yosemite
national park: for revising and perfecsirg
the classification OF letters. paten. and
printed publications In the patent Office
and appropriating ssso therefor.
Butler of North Carolina introduced the
following resolution:
THAT the bonded Indebtedness OF the
United States should not be Increased sgt,t
that the necessary means 10 carry on the
war against Spain should be raised hv
Increasing the revenues of ttaa govern
raent. Including tax on incomes. and By
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29
Mexican Neutrality A..-res.

CITY OF MEXICO. April 2s.-Minisses
Clayton has communicated to the foreign
department OF the government OF Mexico
the resolutions of the American congress-
rsscai. of the foreign department. replied.
lamenssng the war and hoping for its
speedy termination. He assures the Amer.
ican minister. on the authority Of Presi-
dent Diaz. that Mexico viii maintain the
strictest neutrality.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29

MADRID. April 2a.--The Madrid CORE
spsndent OF the Standard says: The par
hamentary outlook II less satisfactory,
despite the praise~orthy efforts both the
government and Senior SfIyeIa are max.
ing 10 induce the opposition TO reduce the
wonted dilatory debates with a view -
getting voted rapidly those bills and au-
shor.zatlons which are Indispensable 70
enable the government TO carry on 1t.
fairs in the present critical circumstances
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29
PREPARING a WAR BALLOON.
IL viii BE Used In WatehinG the
Movements of the <paniards.

CHICAGO. April Capt W. j. Lloyd.
assistant superintendent OF the Western
Union Telegraph Company and command
or OF the signal, corps OF the Illinois Ma
tional Guard, acting under . call from
Gen. A. W. Greeiy, OF the United States
signal service. to assist In the work OF
eauipplng a large captive balloon. 10 be
used by the navy department. In following
The movements Of Spanish warstips. has
succeeded In securing q generator capable
OF producing from 3soUee TO soO. 600 cubic
fee, OF gas every swenty-four hours and a
reservoir, which IL made expressly fer
the purpose Of holding the air necessary
for the formation of gas Capt Lloyd has
sent telegram 70 Gen. Greedy. tender
Ing the services OF his corps in the war
with Spain. either individually or collect
lively.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29

English ship owners Make WHY
PAGES over War Revenue bill

NEW YORK. April 3s.vThe Evening
Posts London correspondent cables 10
that paper today "a follows:
Englishmen have received with very WHY
faces the proposals before congress re-
euectsng tonnage duties. The bill is re-
e.f,ef with such headlines as Yankee
.e,,feness. the World. and Especially Eng
and. 10 Pay for the War empowers
srnmhye greatly They say this moment
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29
Cai~TI RED 4 SPY.
He Was ON Train Just Ready TO
Grass the Mexican Horfrr.

LAREDO. Tex. April eS--Wherl he IN
ter7asional 4 Great Northern mali train
arrived thss evening Stranger on the train
was Immediately arrested by an officer
from Fort Mcintosh. and from what could
% learned. TIE nan is thought to ~ g.
Spanish spy wlIo has been under snryeil-
lance all the way from New York elfy. He
vas bound for Mexi'7o. TIE prisoner Is now
AZ the post. eu; nosning further Of DIFF
rire nature coala fe learned tonight.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29

photographs ana Maps Of Govsrn>
ment Works FeunA IN uin.
NEW ORLEANS. April 2A.-Ths govern
ment engineer OF catport has arrested Z
man believed to be a spanish Spy. He
gave his name AZ John walsh ana hia
home New Orleans. Several undsrs,ooe6
films and maps descriptive Of ne river
and government works at Port Eads were
found on him. The man has bsen held
pending the action of the army authoeitaes.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29
FITTING our AS. CRUISERS.
spanish Passenger steamers Having
Small Guns Mounted.

CADfZ. April 2s.-Three steamers OF the
Campane Trans-Atiantica are being rap
Idly armed as cruisers. The Buenos Ayres
Tour sweise-centmeter guns and two nine
centimeter guns, the Antonio Lopez is
mounting four twelves and two mines. and
the joaquin Popia two mines and two Max
ins. The Ciudad de Cadiz which will ac-
company the torpedo squadron, has four
Quick-fires.
The forts at Reta, six miles northwest OF
Cae!z. and az San Catalina, are being
strengthened, and new guns are being
mounted.
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NATIONAL DEFENSE FUND.
More Than Four-fifths of the Whole
Amount Already Allotted.

WASHINGTON. April 2s-The several
allotmenis made by the president from
day &c day out OF the s50.oooo go national
defense appropriation now aggregate SAT-
80 Iis. as follows: War. sls1sse-7; navy.
So. o'S. tSs. treasury. $5sea.
OF these amounts the navy department;
has dishursed sll.its.ga and the war de-
partner; $@.Iss.es0
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29

Offers the Government 100000 to
Aid ia Prosecuting the War.

NEW YORK. Apr. es-~Miss Helen
Gould confirmed today ihe report thai sAe
had rendered the United STATES govern
ment sIoo.e0e 20 aid in prosecuting the
war against Spain. Miss Gould add d
that though President Mckinley Rad ae-
knowle,fSsd the offer. It had 10, sc; b e.
accepted.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-29
ONE OF THE WARsHIPS ASHORE.
50 al S.rnst DIaaco Asserts in n
Cablcgram to Madrid

MADRID. April 2s.-.An Official dispatch
from Gen. Blancc says:
faft OF me enem,s squadron has gone
eastward: one Of the American .ronelads
has grounded opposite Dimas. province Of
Pinar de- Rio. and three other ships are
working to float her. Spanish volunteers
are watching on shore
\ dispatch 10 the IL impartial from Ha-
vaHa says that tire Insurgents attacked
Artemisa. Pinar del Rio province. but were
repulsed-