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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
WAR MEASURES.
House Shows Its Enthusiasm for tn
War.

House Shows Its Enthusiasm for the
War.
Washington, April %. - The house
displayed its enthusiasm for the war
upon which the country has entered
by rushing through without debate
the conference report on the bill au-
thorizing the president to call out the
volunteers, and agreeing, by unani-
nous consent, to meet at 10 o'clock to-
day to take up the consideration of the
army reorganization bill. The passage
Of the latter bill is considered impera-
lively necessary by the war depart
ment. The Pa::erscn-:.; :inack con-
tested election case was disposed of,
the sitting MEMBER, Mr.. Carmack, be-
ing given the seate by q vote of 136
to 11S. Several Republicans voted
with the Democrats and many de-
cline0 to vote. The Democrats were
very bitter in their denunciation Of
Mr.. Patterson, who belonged to the
gold wing Of the party Both the con-
testant and contestee addressed the
house in their own behalf.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
SPAIN'S PLAN.

Az Soon rs Americans lombard
Cuba They Will lombard Amer
lean Cities.
Madrid, April 24.-The Spanish gov
eminent states that it intends as soon
as Americans lombard Cuba to do the
same to Washington, Philadelphia and
other points.
A wave of -ed-hot enthusiasm swept
over this place with the departure OF
the American minister. There is a ru-
NOR on the bourse today shat Austria
had offered four warsiins to Spain,
the latter to pay when convenient.
Senior Sagasta is evidently going to
remain in power, his object in offering
to give up the reins Of power being
merely to strengthen his hand.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
ON TO HAVANA.
United States Warships Making for
Its Weakeat Point.

United States Warships Making for
Its Weakest Point.
st. Paul, April 24.-The New York
Herald's special cable to the Pioneer
Press from Havana says: From the
hills Of Guanajay I saw United States
warships this afternoon. They are adj
vancing on Havana from the west
ward. The news has reached MORO
castle. There all is alert, for fear is
in the hearts of the city's defenders.
Havana's weak point lies dead ahead
of the American feet. The course Of
the ships is in direct accordance with
the plan Of war which the Herald first
published. 1t means-and everybody
here admits 1.-THE bombardment OF
Havana unless the city surrenders.
Gen. Blanco, in full uniform, which
he has worn about two days in the
last month, Is at the Santa Clara bat
terry, the strongest Of the city's de-
fences. With him are all the officials
OF his staff and the chief officers of all
the regular volunteer regiments.
Orderlies are rushing through the
city shouting the call to arms and car
rying orders to the batteries and re-
ports to the captain general
Onlinous is the situation. Every
body granted that fact; but every body
is rushing out Of the city or to it's forti-
fications The number who have
sought the latter place to fight is enor-
nous.
The United States ships could not
possibly select a better place for land
ing men than they can find in the
neighborhood to which they, are point
ing. Blanco realizes the danger and
has rushed large bodies of troops to
Santa Clara battery. He has sent 9TH
ers in hurry by railroad to Vellado
and Carmelo.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
SHERMAN TO RESIGN.
Assistant Secretary Day Will Sue
coed Him.

Assistant Secretary Day Will Sue
coed Him.
Washington, April 24. - The Post
says: ''There is every reason to be-
lieve that Secretary Sherman will re-
sign from the cabinet within the next
few days.
1t is felt by the friends of the Sec
rotary that the present crisis is too
severe a tax upon his failing strength,
and for this reason he will retire to
private life. His successor will be AS
sistant Secretary Day, in all probable
ity, but it can be stated that Judge
Day has no desire to remain in public
life.
1t is the presidents natural desire
to promote Judge Day to the position
which Mr.. Sherman will vacate. but
if he persists in his desire to leave
official life there will be q reorganiza-
ton Of the department to the extent
of new secretary and a new assist
ant secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
MORE TROOPS.
Governor of Jamaica Calls for nm
Increase in Militia.

Governor of Jamaica Calls for nm
Increase in Militia.
Kingston, Jamaica, April "a. - Sir
Augustus Henaming, the governor Of
the colony, sent message to the legis-
lature asking an increase Of militia
from 400 to 1000 and the arming Of
the militia and constabulary with new
small caliber rifles. In his communi-
cation he expressed the opinion that
his recommendation was a wise one
because Of the disturbances in neigh
boring states"
A warship, too far out to allow it's
nationality to be distinguished, passed
the town Of Montego Bay, on the north
coast, last night, going west. There is
an unconfirmed report that three war
ships passed Port Antonio, going east
yesterday.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
rD1AN LANDS FlRE-sWEPr.

ThOIHands of Horses md Cattle DIE
in the Worst Prairie Fire known
for Years.
Chamberlain, S. D.. April 24-Parties
arriving from White river bring the
details of disastrous prairie fire
which swept over practically the
whole Of Rosebud Indian reservation,
destroying hundreds. if not thousands
of head of cattle and horses. So far as
known no Indians lost their lives. The
fire swept over the great part OF re-
gion eighty miles long and sixty miles
wide. extending to the Nebraska line.
This is supposed to have been started
by white man travelling overland to
Valentine. Neb. 1t was the worst
prairie fire since the one which de-
stroycu Mount Vernon nine years ago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28


Spanish prize is the steamer Buena
Ventura from Pascagoula, Miss, for
Rotterdam, with lumber The Nash
vile fired a blank shot, which the
Spaniard ignored. This was followed
by shot from a six-pounder. The
Buena Ventura then surrendered with
her crew of twenty men.
The Nashville towed her prize into
this harbor at II o'clock this morning
and put prize crew on board. Both
ships are lying we'll out in the stream.
The news of the capture of the Span
ish vessel set the people of Key West
frantic with enthusiasm. All work has
been suspended and the docks were
crowded with people.
The United States feet was about
twelve miles off Sand Key light yes
terday morning at when the Spanish
merchantmen Buena Ventura was
sighted. bound north. The gunboat
Nashville ran her down and put q shot
across her bows. The Spaniard ig-
nored the shot; but another, closer to
her bows, brought her two.
A prize crew under Ensign T.. p.
Magruder was put aboard. Capt. Lrl-
carraga, in command ca her, was as
tounded. He said he did not know
that war had been declared; but when
he was Informed Of the state Of at
fairs, he shrugged his shoulders and
accepted the situation phi losophicalIy.
Commander Lyons, of the Dolphin,
has delivered to United States District
Attorney STRIPPING the papers of the
Buena Ventura,
Captured by the Nashville.
II
The unfortunate merchantmen is
still lying IT, the harbor. Her captain
was allowed to remain on board, but
the crew Of twenty-eight were taken
over to the Dolphin and made to as
sist in the work of coalirg.
The gunboat Nashville steamed
proudly out Of the harbor late this
afternoon, having achieved the first
victory Of the war, although a blood
less one. She had gone about twelve
miles when the Dolphin signaled her
to return. She steamed back and re-
ceived orders, the nature Of which was
not divulged, and put to sea again,
finally to join the fleet and, incident
ally, to pick up any other vagiant ship
Of the enemy that happens to come
within range of her guns. The cruiser
MdIDleucdu, Tie uloullOI L uIlldu, tue
Algonquin and the Mangrove sailed
this afternoon to join the fleet. The
only ships of the squadron now re-
naming here are the Dolphin, the Ter
ror and the Helena, all Of which are
likely to move within few hours.
1t is reported this evening that the
Buena Ventura ran aground OH a reef
about a mile out and is leaking. Tugs
went to her assistance and pulled her
off. Considerable mystery surrounds
the affair.
On excellent authority it is reported
that the destination Of the fleet is
Matanzas. On board the flagship is
Capt. Aranguran, brother Of the late
Brig. GEL. Nestor Aranguren. He
will pilot the fleet to Matanzas. The
Cuban pilots went on board last night
after - o'clock.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
THE PARIS IN PERIL.

Spanish Cruisers May Try to Inter-
cept the American Liner.
Southampton, April 24.-The steam
er Paris, of the American line, char
tered by the United States govern
ment, sailed at 2:15 p. m. yesterday
for New York, though her regular sail
ing day is Saturday. She had on
board $50 passengers and her cargo in
cluded a quantity of guns and ammu-
milton. There was great enthusiasm
among the crowds on the dock and the
band of the Union Steamship company
steamer Britain played Yankee
Doodle" as the Paris steamed sea-
ward.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
WISCONSIN TROOPS.

Ordered to He Ready to Move on
TNenty-FOur Hours Notice.
Milwaukee, April Palate last night
mailed orders were received in this
city from Adjt. Gen. Boardman, Of the
Wisconsin national guard, for special
an immediate delivery, directing the
local bodies Of the national guard to
hold themselves in readiness to move
on twenty-four hours notice. 1t is be-
lieved similar Instructions have been
sent to officers OF the other regiments
throughout the state. Final orders
calling the state militia to the front
are expected to-day.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
SAILED AT DAWN.

Capt. Snmpson's Fleet Moves on Ha-
vHnl.
Key West: Fla, April 24.-The North
Atlantic Squadron. except the monitors
Terror and Puritan and the smaller
cruisers. sailed from Key West at 5:45
yesterday morning, headed for the
/ lorida straits. The skies were grow
ing gray with the coming dawn when
the formidable family Of destroyers
quietly and unostensibly sailed away,
presumably for the shores of Cuba.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
ATTACK MANILA.
The Pacific Fleet VIII Take the
PhfltppineS.

The Pacific Fleet VIII TNke the
Philippines.
London, April "a. rhe American
squadron at Hongkong, according to a
special dispatch from Shanghai. has
sailed for Manila, which it will at
tack. The dispatch says: "Three
steamers recently purchased by the
United States government will follow
the fleet with coal. The approaches to
Manila are mined. 1t is reported here
that the priests and the commercial
classes in the Philippines are in favor
of a peaceful surrender rather than to
suffer bombardment, but that the
artillery are determined to resist.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
TROOPS ARRIVING.

Brave Boys in Blue Rapidly Gather
ing at Chickamnue
Chattanooga, Tenn. April 24.-It is
Camp George III. Thomas. Maj. Gen.
Brooke has issued formal orders so
naming Chickamauga park rendez-
vous of the United States troops. and
henceforth until the park is deserted
by the boys in blue it will be known
by that name. The number of troops
at Chickamauga Park was yesterday
increased to about 800. Fifteen train
loads of infantry. cavalry and artillery
arrived during the day and were con-
veyed as rapidly as possible to the
Park. where their camping ground had
already been selected for them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
MARTIAL SPIRIT.
Manifests Itself Among All Classes
In Spain.

Manifesto Itself Among All Classes
In Spain.
London, April 24.-The Madrid COR
respondent Of the Daily News, tele-
graphing Thursday. describes his sen
sations on entering Spanish territory.
He says: Directly the frontier is
crossed the stranger feels the martial
spirit breathing everywhere in the
country. The Spanish people feel that
the Americans have been amusing
them with dilatory negotiations while
they have prepared themselves for
var. Nevertheless everywhere they
proclaim that they will suffer gladly
the heavy taxation necessary to pro-
vide funds. My belief is that Spain
has settled plan Of warfare, though
nothing is disclosed to indicate its ma
tllre"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
he FIRST NAVAL BATTLE
NlTED STATES MONITOR HASAHoT FIGHT
WITH A SPANISH WARSHlP.

shermen Report Having seena United States Monitor
Chasing and Firing Upon Spanish Man-of-War
Conveying Transport Ship-The Men Watched
the Battle for an Hour, or Until the Vessels Were
Out of Sight-Spaniard Replied Shot for Shot
Spanish Warships 1t Is Believed, Will Attempt to
Intercept the American Liner Paris-PaciGc Squad
ron to Attack the Philippines Warships Sighted
OFF Havana.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
DIOGENEs SUNK.
Said to Have FOundered in Collision
With AlbatrOss.

SUD 10 Have FOunUeFeU IN COII191On
With AlbatrOss.
London, April "a. - The Daily Mail
says that it is stated in Falmouth
shipping circles that the American
cruiser Topeka, formerly the Diogenes,
which left Falmouth on the evening
of April 10, foundered in collision with
the bark Albatross at midnight of the
same day. According to the Mail the
captain of the Albatross asserts that
after the collision the steamer, whose
name he did not ascertain. flashed a
light and disappeared. He believes
she fOundered.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
ANOTHER.

New York Captures IL Passenger
Steamer.
Key West, Fla, April 24.-An incom-
ing tug reports that the New York
has captured a Spanish passenger
steamer plying between Havana and
Puerto Rico. The torpedo fleet is COM
ing in.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
CAPTURED A PRIZE.
THE NASHVILLE RUNS DOWN A
SPANISH MERCHANTMAN.

Fired One Shot Across Her Bows,
Which Was Unl,ccdcd. but An
other q Little Closer brought Her
tG-Prixe Crew Put on Board and
the Captive lowed to Key West
Crew of Twenty-Eight Were
Made Prisoners The Ship Will
he Llbeled in the Usual Way
Laden With Lumber.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28

San Francisco. April 24.-Col. John
S. Mostly, of Guerilla fame, who is
now resident Of this city, has wired
to Gen. Miles for authority to raise
battalion or regiment Of volunteers
for special service in the front.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
VIII Divide Their Duties.

Washington, April 24.-As a result
of objections raised by the state de-
partment to the joint action of the
French ambassador and Austrian min
lister in representing Spanish interests
in this country it is understood that a
satisfactory arrangement has been
made by which the ambassador and
minister will divide their duties and
will act separately in looking after
Spanish affairs and in dealing with
the authorities here.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
Aru,iSfIt.e Ia OF.

London, April 24.-,rhe Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily News says the
government has instructed Captain
General Blanco to declare the arniis-
tice in Cuba ended.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
Are with the United States.

Rio Janeiro, April -. - The Brazil
ian Jacobines favor the United States
in the coming war between that coun.
try and Spain. The Pals, the Jacobine
organ. says: I'VE are with the Unit
ed States, which is giving Europe a
daring example of making sacrifices
for Il peoples liberty"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
PURPOsELY DISABLED.

engine GERS Cripple the Machinery OF
the Spanish Torpedo Boats.
Galveston, Tex. April 24.-The Brit
ish steamer Asloun, Can't. =, H. Bar
nett, has arrived from Las palmas,
'Grande Canary, one of the Canary is
lands group. Capt. Barnett arrived at
Las Palmas March 81. two days after
the Spanish torpedo tiotilla left that
port. He was reliably informed that
the machinery Of the several torpedo
boats and torpedo boat ;lestroyc.s was
.purposely disabled in pursuance Of Il
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
For Pure Water.

Washington. April 24.-The war de-
partment is having tanks built to con-
vey pure water to the soldiers in CUBA.
This is one way an attempt will be
made to fight the yellow fever
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
Arms for Gomez.

Washington. April 24-Preparations
are now making to forward 10000
stands of arms. together with the nee
essary ammunition and other equip
ments. by transports, as soon as the
blockade is effective and landings can
be made. They will be sent to Gomez
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28

Washington, April "a. 1t was
learned at the capitol that the presi-
dent. in conversation with senators,
asked them what they thought of the
proposition to take the Hawaiian is
lands as well as the Philippines as a
war measure Those in favor of the
annexation Of Hawaii express the
hope that the San Francisco report is
true. Members of the senate commit
tee on foreign relations are generally
without information as to the plans OF
the administration in Hawaii, but
some of them indorse the idea Of Sc
curing the Pacific islands by seizure at
this time in view of their strategic i'm
portance. Senator Davis, chairman Of
the committee, is among those who
hold this view.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
Aucustus Is o, X.

Washington, April "a. - Augustus
Schermerhorn of New York city has
given his fine yacht. the Free Lance,
the the government. 1t has been ac-
cepted with thanks. .
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
WILL DECLARE WAR
PRESIDENT WILL SEND A MESSAGE
TO CONGRESS-. !.

sugeeating That a Declaration Of
Wnr BE Passed. Action fastened
by the eizure of the Spanish Mer-
chantulam President Issues q
Proclamation Declining a Block.
ale of q Number Of Cuban Ports
The Volunteer Rill Signed by
the President - Naval OmcialS
Think the Oregon Is Safe.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
TAKE HAWAII.
United States May Seize the Island.
as n War Measure.

San Francisco, April "a. - Advices
from Honolulu under date Of the 18th
instant states that it was rumored
that Minister Sewell and Admiral
Miller would take formal possession
of the islands in the name Of the
United States as q; coaling station on
the 18th. 1t was impossible to con-
firm the rumor before the steamer
Rio Janeiro left Honolulu.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28

London. April "a. - The Daily Mail
says: 1.-THE Spanish embassy immed-
ately notified the Madrid government
of the departure of the paris, and it is
believed that fast cruisers from Cadiz
and Corunna will try to intercept her."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-28
WEYLER'S BROTHER
EnIists in the Service of the Unite.

Enlists in the Service of the United
States.
Cincinnati. Ohio, April "a. - Among
the many applicants for enlistment
here was Frank Weyler. saddler OF
this city. He claims to be a half
brother of Valariano Weyler, ex-cap-
tain general of Cuba.
Weylcr passed the examination by a
good percentage and expressed great
desire to get shot at his half brother.
There have been over 2,GOO applicants
here for enlistment
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tance of four miles during the day.

tance of four miles during the day.
time.
CD. This distance win not be ex-
ceeded except by permission or under
special circumstances.
Memorandum No. Sir: The Com
mander-in-Chie desires again to call
the attention of commanding officers to
the positions occupied by the blockad-
ing fleet, especially during the day.
time, and it is now directed that all
ships keep within distance of the en-
trance of Santiago of four miles, and
this distance must not be exceeded.
(2). If the vessel is coaling or is 9TH
erwise restricted in her movements,
she must, nevertheless, keep within
this distance.
(3). If at any time the flagship makes
signal which is not visible to any
vessel, each vessel must at once ap-
proach the flagship or repeating vessel
to a point where she can read the sig
nal.
a.. Disregard of the directions which
have already been given on this head
has led to endless confusion. Many
times during the day the fleet is SO
scattered that it would be perfectly
possible for the enemy to come out OF
the narbor and meet with very little
opposition.
(o). The Commanderin-Ch hopes
that strict attention will be given this
order
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SUMMONS.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY
Of Sacramento: In the Superior Court, in
and for said County.
The People of the State Of California
To James c. Ward, Greeting: You are
hereby notified that an action was. COM
menced in the Superior Court of the
County of Sacramento, State aforesaid,
by filing a complaint in the Clerks Office
of said court, on the 7th day of January,
1898, in which action William D. Stalker
is plaintiff and you are defendant.
You are hereby directed to appear and
answer said complaint within ten days
from the service of this summons, ex-
elusive of the day of service, if served
on you in said County of Sacramento;
and within thirty days, exclusive of the
day of service, if served elsewhere; and
you are further notified that unless you
so appear and answer within the time
above specified the plaintiff will apply to
the court for the relief demanded in the
complaint.
In witness whereof, I, VIM. b. Hamil-
ton, Clerk of the court aforesaid, do here
unto set my hand and affix the seal of
said court, this 1th day of January, 1898.
(Signed)
(SeaD VIM. B. HAMILTON, Clerk.
BY f. D. Wachhorst. Deputy Clerk.
Holl & Dunn, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
r1o6-10f
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made out the vessel ahead and stood
for her with. our guns bearing. She
proved to be the Austrian armored
cruiser Kaiserin Maria Theresa She
sent an officer on board and requested
permission to enter the harbor / re-
ferred him to the Chief.
She then stood on to the westward,
and We resumed our station.
During this action we used no ar
NOR piercing shell, except the smoke
less powder 6-pounders, and the good
effect of the common shell is shown
by the effect on the enemy's ships and
the short time taken to disable them
without piercing their armor and with
almost no injury to our ships. The
guns and mounts worked well-only
two failures of electric primers noted.
During the afternoon sent boats with
surgeons on shore to burning vessels
to assist in caring for the wounded. The
boats returned, bringing one squad Of
officers and fifteen men as prisoners.
THE conduct of the officers and
crew was in every respect commend
able-coolness and good discipline pre-
vailed, coupled with a marked enthusi-
asm. This desirable condition of af-
fairs is largely due to the efforts of the
officers, and / desire to commend 70
the Commanderin-C Chief the executive
officer Lieutenant Commander John A.
Rodgers, and all other officers OF the
ship for the part taken by the Indiana
in bringing about this great victory
and the complete destruction Of the
enemys squadron. Very respectfully,
III. G. TAYLOR,
ssCoDtoip Comma ndinp
"The Commander-in-Ch United
States naval forces on North Atlantic
Station"