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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-09

ne Ease Made Up So Far as America Is Com
cerned and High Officials Expect Hos
tilities to Begin in Few DAYS.

washington, April s.-The cabinet meet
ing TO-DAY was uneventfrl. No kilograms
OF any importance have been received since
ycsterdaylfrom Minister woodford d, Con.
sui General Lee and there was said to be
no reason to expect any in the near fu-
ture. The session was devoted entirely 10
general discussion Of affairs, but no con-
ciusion was reached ON any point
The situation can be stated. on the au-
thoriiy Of ! member Of the cabinet, TINT
there is no change since yesterday. There
are no new Developments and as evidence
that none are looked for before Monday at
least, it is stated that Attorney General
Griggs left fer his home i'll New Jersey at
4 o'clock this afternoon to romain until
Sunday evening
During thel cabinet meeting an Asso-
ciated Press telegram was handed to the
president, stating in effect, that all cipher
kilograms hereafter sent out of Havana
must first be translated in the presence OF
the press censor II was interpreted as
applying to government as well as other
messages This information was received
with expressions OF indignation, but as
General Leo wiz leave Havana tomorrow
it seems TO have come too late to be of
much service to the spaniards or much
ANNOYANCE TO THO government There is
now no difference of opinion among mem
bars CT the cahinq as to the final issue of
The present complications All agree that
war apparently is unavoidable.
AZ today's cabinet meeting the question
CT what course this government would pur-
sue in case of a surrender on The part CT
Spain was not discussed. Events have
moved forward rapidly within the last few
days, and all other questions than those
involving war have been passed over. The
issue is made up and present indications,
il was stated, pointed only to open hos
tilties within the next few days
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: Spanish Officers Have Sunk individuality and
Are Now Working to Save the Coun-
try's Honor--No More Concessions.

Y Madrid. April S.--A cabinet minister In
an Interview ON the political. situation 10
quoted as saying:
''All the minister's have sunk their in-
dividuai opinions and arc working unani-
nuusly IN tho interests OF the country. 1t
Is entirely useless TO attempt to arrange
a compromise In the face Of the attitude
Of America, which has decided 10 seek a
rupture ut any cost The spanish govern
msnt would weaken itself by concessions
antagonistie 10 public sentiment.
eNcIthcr The government nor the coun-
try desire war but tho government must
save spuin's honor. II President Mc1tin-
ley succeeds in withstanding congress II
VIII certainly be an indication favorable
To peace, IL he does not succeed Ii VIII
be because he has lost control of the Sit
nation in which case Spanish concessions
are absolutely useless.
The Liberal c0ntempluously refers to
Minister Woodferd's withdrawal of his
note, remarking, 1T is noted that It's With
drawal restored the status quo onto-drmis-
ticc negotiations, namely that Spain's last
word has been said. but General Wood
fords notes and Spnlns replies lose I'M
portance today because of tho powers nc
ton In Washington In presenting their COL
leetivc note aud President Mckinley in re-
plying stating bis desire for peace which
shall ofier all the necessary guarantees FOR
the rc-cstabl.shment cf order in Cuba. .
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GERMANS ALERT.

WIN Enter the Consisting Trade In
Case Wnr should Occur.
New York. April S.--A dispatch 10 the
world frcm Berlin says: In view Of the
man admiralty, which at present has not a
single ship in West Indian waters. Ia con-
sidering the adyisabilIiy Of sending at least
one cruiser for the protection Of the po-
litical and commercial interests OF Germany
there.
The Hamburg American line Is sending
It's steamers across to the various American
Dorts to take up the coastIDg trade IN the
event OF war breaking out. II Is stated
that the American cosstiRg steamers will
not risk running. fearing capture by Span
ish priyateers
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Gould PATRIOTIC.
His Yacht and All lie Owns ut the
Governments Disposal.

kaness CITY. April -s.--'My yacht Ata-
Ianta and everything have will be at tbs
disposal Of the government 10 Gaze Of war
said George Gould 10 a reporter today at
the unien depot. He Wal On route east
from Omaha and stopped here between
t,ainr.
And what can the government expect
from lie iD0ncycd men of New York ~
The event OF war; was asked.
Whatever help ard Is much as u
leeds" replied MF. Gould.
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ARRANGING ron A LOAN.
A Conference Of BANKERS and a Mes
senRer To Washington.

Conference If bankers and q Mes
senEer 10 washington.
New York. April s.--J. PIerpont Morgan
tas had important New York binkers In
conference at his office touching National
financial affairs. a big prospective bond
Issue was discussed After the meeting q
member of Morgan's firm hurried to Wash
ington ostensibiy IN the interest 81 tho
bond project. This move may prove of vest
Immediate. Importance. That government
loan must soon be negotiated Is fully rsal-
lied. and the suggestion that II be made Z
popular loan meets with popular approval,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-09

down from the clyde 10 assist IN repairing
and fitting the damaged Spanish torpedo
ing day and night, as gDe can not leave IL
war is declared The customs Officers
Lave been Instructed from the admiralty
office IN London TO take possession OF her
Immediately In case " war.
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ley Has Been Granted His Last D;
Though He Still Hopes for Peace.
Foreign
Render or Spain Ever
Il Be War


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no ann TnE MANGaovE.
The Little Light House Tender 10 lie
Mounted with Guns.

Key West. Fla. April s.-Tbc lighthouse
tender Mangroye arrived mere this morning
from Havana she had twonty-eight pas
sengerE on board.
After handing her passengers the Mali.
grove proceeded 70 Nor wharf. where che
yilI be fitted with rarjd fire guns,
The refugees who arrived here today from
Havana say the situation there Is not
changed.
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two special trains must be held in Tcadi
ness on Monday afternoon next 20 trans
port New Jersey troops 10 the aeacoast
Tho Jersey City board OF trade has ar
ranged to organize a volunteer regiment
which will be fitted out al the boards ex-
pcpse.
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SABINE PASS.
Sufficient Guns HIVE Bren
Allotted for Protection.

Washington April s.--Rcpresent-
ptise Cooper OF re%as called at tho
var department 10 ascertain wbnt
steps were being taken to fortify
ard guard the TcAas coast, ospee-
cially Sabine Pass. IN bis district.
lie was informed that preparations
to fortify tho sea coast were pro-
ceeding and that sufficient guns
had been allotted 10 Sabine Pass
10 protect that port.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-09

Probabilities.
s"u, April s,-East and West Texas.
ana indian Territory-Fair; south,
Winds
7 winds. ar warmer
roDAY's FORECASTS.
Leondl,hae I'D anniversary OF the birth
p0'a VIII be celebrated here to.
" Hall line me executive committee Of
' VIII hold a meeting this even
'su.-TA tournament will he held nv
ii. rfncing club today in Central
" Tenn,-Thc Memphis Jockey
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-09
Wan REVENUE niId..

Washington, April S.A member OF tho
ways aud means rommluee of the house
Is busily engaged with the treasury oih-
cials in the work preliminary 10 creating
a war revenue measure TO be introduced IN
congress Immediately upon the opening OF
hostilities with Spain
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-09

Galveston. says: Reports to the Herald
from Rio Janeifo say tho government OF
Brazil has refused to sell the cruiser Flo
RAMA Dedorc 10 the United States. giving
as reason that II viii be a long time be-
fore she is finished.
Brazil WILL after the holidays. consider
an offer from the United States for the
cruiser Nichtheroy.
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|EATHER INFORMATION.
Lnst Night,s Rcnhinrs.

81 hcsiutuss.
" hisn pressure overlics the South
S'ates with the highest barometer.
i's-at Jacksonville. The lowest ba-
iyaains reported tonight is 200
r -, Paul. Generally unsettled
|'onalt'chs prevail throughout the dis
porting tonight. Very light showers
Lpper mississippi valley is the only
feported tonight.
n'herni Obscrvntion,.
anohs taken by the United States
bureau at s p. NJ, 10th meridian
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Nav Lonc the Audnx.

New York. April s.A dispatch 10 the
World from Queenstown. Ireland. rays;
large body Of workmen has been brought
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-09
Lnaks Like Ilnsines..

New york, April San evening paper
saws that orders we're issued at the Penn
srlsania railroad ststiou, Jersey City. that
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-09
nrpxI. Won,t sea-.

New York. April s.-A special to the
Herald from Buenos Ayros. Argentine. VIZ
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here today. '@
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-09

LONDON Mrs Leslie Carter tho American
nctFess is announced to make her mrs, an,
neIInLco IN London in The Heart Of Mary
land ut the Adclphi thcattr tonight
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-09

LEXINGTON. ky.-A spring running race
m cling will be held here from today to NAV
= uHdei the auspices Of the Kentucky associa
ton. There will be no stakes. hut liberal
purses will be given.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09
TO ESTABLISH
THE CAMP TO-DAY
CoIored Troops viii Be Modified at
Poplar Grove.
ATTACKS GUARD MUSTERED IN.
Cant. Hankins viii Take His Com
mand TO Singleton's This Afternoon
Col. Croxton is still Very Much
Interpretations Protection

At least one company Of the first bat
TALON Of coiored troops will so into camp
on Slngieton's farm. ten miles below
Richmond. to-day Major Price has
two cars loaded with supplies and kitch-
en- utensils. They will be attached 10 the
wayfrcight train which leaves here about
ten O'Clock this morning. Col. CroXton
being confined 10 his bed by indispOsition
Major Price will go down 10 Singleton
and lay on the camp. Mr.. Singleton is
having a store house erected on the
grounds.
MASTERING IN THE SOLDIERS.
Major Shanks returned 20 the city ycster
day from his visit 20 Salem. Roanoke
Lynchburg and Danville. IL accepted
enough men in those cities 10 recruit the
three companies 20 the minimum. The
recruits arrived here yesterday and
Major Price arranged for them to be fed
near he colored armory. They will be
lodged in the armory as long as they are
in the city. The companies that were en-
camped at the exposition grounds in May
were mustered I'm with 70 men as the
minimum. Now 100 is the minimum
Major Shanks mustered in the Attacks
Guard. commanded by Capt. VIM. A.
Hawkins yesterday. The work Is quite
tedious Three rolls have 10 be made
out and signed boy each man. As many
OF the soldiers cannot write their names
the work is necessarily slow. The Major
hopes TO be able 10 muster in
both of the other companies to-day.
As soon as this is done. Major Shanks
will go 20 work upon the three companies
at Petersburg and will wind UP with
those at Norfolk.
COL. CROXTON's CONDITION.
Colonel Croxton will not be out for
several days. An ulcer that has been
giving him trouble was removed Thurs
day. Just as soon as he is able he viii
go down TO Slngletons and take charge
OF the troops.
The Governor and acting Adjutant-
General 10 Lane stern, are arranging 20
make a iudcious distribution Of about 80
guns and ammunition az various points
In Virginia where there are no soldier
companies left. They will be placed IN
the hands Of Confederate veterans. II is
the Governors purpose 10 provide for
Home Guards without organizing COM
panies. Lynchburg. Petersburg, Norfolk
and several other cities and towns have
no soldiers left. The Governor will not
authorize the organization Of new COM
panies for the reason that he wishes the
companies that have gone 20 war 20 re-
sumo their former positions IN the old
regiments on their return.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09
FINE FARMING IN BEDFORD.
Counting Chickens in View Of the Dis
trict Conference.


BEDFORD SPRINGS. VA, July S.
Special.-Wheat is being threshed
throughout this section and the farmers
are generally satisfied with the yield.
DR.. T. l.. Kaber seeded ten bushels
and made three hundred this on land OF
ordinary fertility which shows what can
DO done by a proper system or cultiva-
ton.
Preparatlons are being made for the
District Conference TO be held here early
In August. and as the chicken crop Is
good one, Il may remain in session some
time. This section stood Hunters raid
during the war and We hope 10 survive
this
Mr.. william f. Harris. ST. one OF the
oldest citizens OF this section, is quite
ill. and his son and son-in-law (Harrls q
Flippen). Of your city. are with him. IA
& also his brother John, Of Powhatan.
Mr.. Harris is an old-time virginia gem
tleman. of whom very few are left.
Notwithstanding his advanced age, II
is hoped that he may rally.
Mr.. w. l.. Thompson stepped on an up
right twelve-penny nail a few days ago
and it penetrated entirely through MS
foot. causing him very painful wound.
Mr.. Thompson Is an undertaken, but the
county is 50 healthy that he is seldom
called on professionally
The people are. naturally elated at the
victories OF our army. though great
many were opposed to the war.
The darkies are still on ihrons' ana
their daily prayer is for peace ~ any
price They seem 10 have very vague
idea Of the scat OF war or the casus BELL.
They are verp expert in handling nre-
arms about home but since h6stilities
began they pretend that they cannot tell
a gun from a pistol.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09

II speaks volumes for Paine's celery
compound that OF all the many women
who have recovered health by its means
very meny were induced to take 1t
through the persuasion Of other women
sisters, mothers. or friends.
When sick and feeble sufferer Is seen
to gain steadily I'm health and vigor from
taking Paine's celery compound no room
for doubt is left to the most stubborn
minded person. This Joyous transfor-
nation from sickness 10 health Is going
on In thousands Of homes this spring.
Here IL the eXperence-like that Of
hundreds OF Others-of Mrs. r. n. Studs:
1876 y. St. y. w. Washington, ID. {.
Wells. Richardson d Co:
Gentlemen Paines celery compound
was recommended 10 my husband By his
father. who told him to have me Try II.
for with other remedies [ did not seem
10 be getting better / was suffering
from nervousness. and my baby seemed
10 nurse It from me. as she did not
sleep more than 10 20 % minutes ~ any
time / also suffered from indigestion
and very torpid liver. I find that Paine 5
celery compound not only comes mp 10
what you say but that IL Is. without
doubt, the best tonic and remedy for wo-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09
May Name One Virginia.

The Young Mems Business Association
OF Richmond, which recently appointed
committee 10 communicate with the Navy
Department, and bring influence 10 pear
upon tho naval officials in Washington 10
have one OF the three battlesnips whlch
It was recently decided 10 have punt
named Virginia, feels much encouraged
al their prospects OF success. senators
Daniel and Martin and Representative
Lamb. OF the Third District, have agreed
10 do whatever they can in FAVOR OK
the movement and other prominent ciu-
Gems will visit the Navy Department ana
ask that Virginia. the Mother or states,
he done this honor in the American Navy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09
Rarccs 10 be Raised.

Several days ago two barges belonging
10 Peter Hagan. of Philadelphia. and
loaded with coal for 5. IT, Halves. were
sunk in the harbor Of Richmond by run
ming upon a rock out Of the channel.
Col. II. d. Whitcomb, the engineer In
charge OF the improvement of James
river has located the rock and IL Will
be either removed or bouy placed there
20 mark the spot.
Wrockng vessels viii be isent from
Norfolk 10 raise the sunken barges. It
is thought they can be repaired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09
A Romantic Wedding,

Mr.. w. II. Bohannon and Miss Bertha
watts were married by Rev W. r..
Wright i'm Richmond county. az the resi-
dence OF a relative, on June 29th, at 1890
o'clock.
They took the train FOR Washington.
then returned home and were rendered
Il reception at his fathers residence.
on Friday they took the train for King
william county TO visit the brides par
ents, and returning viii reside IN this
city.
Mr.. Rohannon last week told his
parents that ne thought he would spend
the holidays at Eastern Shore Miss
Watts told her parents that she thought
that If sine visited her grandparents on
the Eastern Shore that il would greatly
benefit her. The young lovers thus were
left alone to seek a parson and launch
out upon the matrimonial sea without a
ripple TO mar the prospect before them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09
EIGHTH ANNUAL REUNION UNI
TED CONFEDER ATE VETERANS.
ATLANTA, GA JULY 2O-25, 1898.

On account Of this occasion the South
ern Railway viii sell tickets from all sta
lions on It's line 10 Atlanta, Ca. and re-
turn al one cent per mile On each direc-
ton for the round trip. Tickets on sale
July 18th. 18th and 18Th final limit re-
turning July 81. 1895 The rate from Rich
mond. Va. and return for this occasion
will be sl0.75. The Southern has most eX-
cellent schedules and sleeping car SER
vice from this section 10 Atlanta, con-
sisting Of its double daily trains-"The
Washington and Southwestern Limited
and the United States Fast Mail" Fur
Their information furnished by agents
Southern Railway or G. W. Wesibury. T.
Z. A., Richmond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09
AN OLD LAOYS BAD FALL.
4 Petition for an Extension OF the
Cbgs, City Accommodation.

BOYDTON. VA. July S.-Special-
Tuesday Mrs. c. II. X. Taylor. who resides
four miles southwest OF this place. fell
while descending the steps from her
norch fracturing her hip and otherwise
iniuring herself Mrs. Taylor Is eighty
wears OF age. and her condition Is con-
sidered very serious. with but "tue hope
~ her recovery. Mrs Taylor is "A daugh-
ter OF the late Dir. Thomas A. Field, or
this county.
A petition with one hundred and
seyenty-fve names has just been gotten
mn and forwarded asking the authorities
OF the Southern railroad that trains Nos.
II ana ls. which are now being run on
the Richmond and Mecklenburs oranch
only 10 Chase City. be extended ana run
TO Skipwith Depot and also 10 Ciarks-
VILE. as at present these two latter
places are being Disseminated against.
This change will give the Boydton and
clarksville people the privilege OF goihs
10 Richmond and returning the same day
The merchants OF Richmond are IN
terested in having this arrangement
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09
WAR ATLAS.

The Seahoard Air Line has gotten ont
Agents al principal points a War Atlas,
showing the United States, European
Countries. cape Verde and Philippine
Islands. Cuba and its larger cities in de-
tail. and with maps of The World. North
America. Europe and south America.
These Aliases are fIll Of information.
and will prove Of great assistance I'm un-
Outstanding the movements OF fleets and
armies as given I'm the newspapers. ON
account of the great expense Of getting
out this Atlas. the Sc board Air Line IS
c0mDelled to fix a price Of twenty-five
cents each. which is merely nominal.
They can be obtained upon application
20 Agents. Representatives or 10 r. j.
Anderson. General Passenger Agent,
Portsmouth,. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09

made I'm order that ladies can 90 shop
ping from this county
The murderer. Hte. sentenced 10 be
hung on the goth OF this month. is more
hopeful Of longer lease on life now,
since his counsel Is making preparations
TO petition the higher courts for new
trial. Hito was asked the question II ne
felt as ready now as ever TO die. lie
replied: "I expect 10 get new trial
His interviewer again asked: How about
your readiness 10 die at present " on
we'll" he said. II expect 70 get new
trial now" He has persisted all along
that he did not want q new triat and
was ready 10 die at any time
Sheriff b. Il. Cogbil. who has been con-
fined 10 his bed for the past month with
typhoid fever. IS fast recovering and VIII
soon be able 10 be at his post
Judge y. S. Turnbuu, Of Brunswick
county. spent Wednesday and THURSDAY
in Boydton visiting friends.
Mrs. W A. Bryson left yesterday 10
spend week or ten days in Richmond
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men. do not think IT can be recon-

men. do not think It can be recon-
mended too highly.
Respectfully yours.
Mrs. r. II. Studs.
Mrs. Lydia NJ. Hayden OF Marion ma.
writes:
Before commencing the use OF Paines
celery compound / was treated by many
doctors and tried many remedies but did
NOT get any better. / seemed TO be all
broken down I was tired all the time
and my constitution seemed TO DO giving
out. weighed only ll5 pounds last tail
when | commenced using Paine's celery
compound Ina less than two months I
weighed l2i pounds an unusual weight
for me. / have had better health ever
since and have felt better this summer
than [ have for years.
My little daughter was away from
home on a visit. and came home look
ing as n she had had a hard sickness. [
went right away and got her bottle OF
Paines celery compound and she has
had better health since than she ever
had in her life east hearty and Is grow
ing fast"
No woman I'm any way out of health
can IN Justice 10 herself and her FAM
fly fail to take Paine's celery compound
when It's power OF restoring health Is so
abundantly proved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09
Officers Installed.

Friendship Rebeka Lodge. J. o. .. i.
had a public installation Thursday night
az Marshall Hall
The following officers were installed:
Mrs. Lee Perkins. Noble Grand. Miss
Susie Folks. Vice Grand; Mr G.. j. Bill
mps Warden; Mrs. Lena Loving Con-
ductor. Mr.. VIM. Jones. X. ). TO \. g.;
Mr.. Louis Burroughs, l.. S. to y. g.;
Miss Dora Iinsay L. S. TO V. c.: Mrs.
Jas. White. r.. 5. TO y. G.; Brother Jno.
Carter. chaplain. Miss Berna Woody
Inner Guard: Brother Langford, Finan-
cial Secretary; Mrs. A. ii. Johnson, Re
cOrding Secretary.
Afterwards with refreshments and mu-
sic Sister Loving of Hope Lodge, No. g.
was presented with a handsome Rebeka
pin.