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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-09-14

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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-04
SPAIN PREPARES FOR WAR
TORPEDO FLOTILLA TO BE AUG
MENTED BY Il SQUADRON,

National Subscription to Strengthen
Decree as Soon as War is Declared
Cabinet In Session Until Midnight-of-
ficials Admit That Situation is Delicate
In the Extreme-Another Torpedo Flo
tilla is Being Fitted Out-woodford Has
Received No Reply to the Ultimatum of
spain-Queen Reported as Unfavorable
TO the Giving Up of Cuba.
Madrid, Sunday Morning, via Paris,
April 3.-The Spanish cabinet has de-
cided that the torpedo flotilla is to re-
main at the Cape de Verde Islands un-
til further orders. The flotilla will be
Joined later by squadron composed of
the armored cruiser Emperor Charles
V of 9,295 tons; the cruiser Alfonzo XIII
of 5000 tons; the armored cruiser In
fanta Maria Teresa, of 1000 tons, and
the armored cruiser Cristobel Colon, of
6,S40 tons, which will accompany the
torpedo fiotilla to Cuba. 1t has also
been decided by the government to
send the armored cruisers Viscaya and
Almirante Oquendo, both of 1000 tons,
back to Havana. They will receive or
ders to this effect as soon as they sight
Porto Rico
national subscription to strengthen
thA Gy,o icb will u ,;uaJ hx,r a,
royal decree, but the decree will not be
published before declaration of war.
The cabinet, which met at o'clock last
night, discussed the situation until
midnight. At the close of the confeE-
ence it was declared that no official
news had been received at that time
from Washington. But it was admit
ted that the ministers were filled with
gloomy impressions. One cabinet min
lister declared that he had received pri-
vate information confirming the ex-
treme gravity of the situation. The
minister for war, Lieutenant General
CORES, submitted for the approval of
the cabinet elaborate plans for the or
ganization of the military forces of the
kingdom. The minister for the home
department Don Ruiz Y Capdepon, in
an interview declared that everything
pointed to war. The cabinet has ex-
amined propositions for the arming of
merchant vessels as privateers, but, it
has been decided to await events be-
fore coming to any decision on this
subject. Finally, telegram from the
Spanish minister at Washington, Senior
Polo Barnabe, was read at the cabi-
net meeting, in which Senor Bernabe
said President Mckinley will be over
ruled by congress.
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Delicate in the Extreme.

Madrid, April 8, 10 a. m.-officials
here now frankly admit that the situa-
tion is delicate in the extreme. They
consider war as being imminent, and it
is popularly believed President McKin-
ley will address an ultimatum to Spain
early next week. Calm continues here,
but trouble is feared from the republi-
can demonstration, which is being or
ganized to protest this afternoon
against the torture Of the anarchist
prisoners in Montjuich prison, Barcelo-
na All parties are offering aid to the
government Even the Carlist chiefs
are presenting themselves to Premier
Sagasta, proffering their services in the
emergency. The newspapers are de-
nouncing the bishop of Barcelona on
account of the letter which he wrote
proposing the abandonment of Cuba
provided Spain's commercial and relig-
ious interests are guaranteed.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-04
NEW UNITED STATES CRUISER.
When American Flag Is Hoisted British
Tars Cheer.

London, April 3.--The cruiser which
Lieutenant Commander Colwell, Unit
ed States naval attache here. purchas-
ed yesterday afternoon from the
Thames Iron works and over which he
hoisted the stars and stripes was built
by the Thames Iron works for Peru
1t was finished during the war between
Peru and Chilli, and the British govern
ment would not permit it to leave on
account of the neutrality law The
cruiser has been entirely refitted dur
ing the past year and modernized at
an expense of $125,000. The negotiations
for the purchase We're kept secret
as Lieutenant Commander Colwell
wanted to secure the cruiser az good
bargain, which was accomplished The
price asked was 100000, but it is un-
derstood that she has been secured for
about half that amount after the own
er had been given to understand that
there was only forlorn hope of SELL
ing her The price paid is considerably
below the cost of building.
When Lieutenant Commander Col
well raised the stars and stripes over
the cruiser, which he did most infor-
mally and without his uniform crowd
of English sailors on the docks cheered
heartily. The cruiser will coal and
provision tomorrow and sail on Tues
day. Lieutenant Commander Colwell
will enlist part of his crew to-mor-
row, having filed the applications of
American Seamen, many of whom have
applied at he United States embassay
and consulate for enlistment. It has
not been decided who will officer the
ship, but possibly Lieutenant John J.
Knapp will take command. He is ex-
pected here in day or two ON board
the torpedo boat recently purchased for
the United States government at Schi-
ua yards, where she was built for Ger
many Lieutenant Commander Colwell
says that American naval officers will
be surprised to see the new acquisition.
He is anxious to be transferred to ac-
tive service on shipboard in the event
of war.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press has ascertained from reliable
sources that some of the Spanish ships
are in bad condition. The Pelayo start
ed from Toulon for Cartagena last
night in tow. with $50 French work.
men on board fixing UP her boilers and
making other repairs. The Emperador
Carlos v. started yesterday from the
Seine shipbuilding yards at Havre for
Ferrel with turret out of position and
her guns unmounted. Neither ship
will be ready for service for month
They have left French waters presum-
ably in the fear that war might begin
before the repairs We're finished in
which event they would not be per-
mitted to leave.
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In conclusion the Pals asserts that:
1T will not be all beer and skittles' for
United States"
1t was reported during the day that a
dispatch had been received saying that
the Spanish minister at Washington
would be handed to him on Tuesday
Indifference.
Madrid, (via Bayonne, Franco,
April 1.-Despite the efforts of the
press to work up patriotic enthusiasm
the public seem Indifferent to the sit
uation. Excepting among officials and
officers it is rarely discussed. APP
parently the people are interested in
the result of big lottery just an
nounced and in the preparations for
an extraordinary bull fight on Easter
Sunday at which celebrated trouble
dours from all Spain will perform.
The people do not wish war, or rather,
they are Indifferent, as they have al
ways thought the matter would be set
tied. The Queen regent is taking a
very active part in the negotiations
and has thoroughly identified herself
with the war section of the cabinet.
IlSl otllllUue Is stppTUNGQ ny LIE
officials of the army and has I'M
doubtedly strengthened the dynasty
for the time being. Her majesty is re-
ported to have told Senor Sagasta: II
received from my husband heritage
for our son and will never agree to
have that heritage curtailed."
Senior Sagasta said to friend after
Thursdays council at the palace: 1--WE
went in seven men to see one woman
and emerged seven women, leaving a
man inside" meaning that they went
indisposed to yield but that the queens
patriotism and firmness inspired them.
AT the same time it is reported that
the queen regent is doing much to
avoid a rupture. The activity of Count
Dubsky the Austrian ambassador, in
this direction within the last two days
is said to be inspired from the palace.
He has visited United States Minister
Woodford and prominent member of
the cabinet" Apparently there is a
pessimistic feeling at the United States
legation.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-04
NEW REDFORD STRIFE.
Indications Point Strongly to Settlement
Next Monday.


New Bedford, Mass, April 3.-Indica-
tions now point more strongly than
ever to a settlement of the strike on
Monday, April II, and it is believed
that the mill gates will be opened on
that day and that the operatives will
generally return to work. The retail
grocers and market men of the city,
without exception, who have been car
rying the strikers on credit for the past
ten weeks, to-day issued notice that
commencing Monday, April II, all sales
will be for cash only, and in enforc-
ing this action they are backed UP by
the wholesalers who will demand cash
payments of the retail merchants. This
action means that the strikers will
have to accept the alternative of return
ing to work or starve. The pastors of
the three French churches to-day di-
rected their parishioners regarding the
strike, practically advising them to re-
turn to work when the mill gates shall
be opened.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-04

IdfllllS ION, N.Y. Aprll o.-AI o'of
o'clock this evening superintendent
Martin of the Henderson and st. Louis
division of the Louisville and Nashville
railroad stationed at Evansville, Ind,
received a telephone message from Cy-
press Junction ILL.,, saying the levees
surrounding Shawneetown, ILL.,, on the
Ohio river had broken and the water
had drowned every one in Shawnee
town. There has been no railroad COM
munication direct between Evansville
and Shawneetown for over a week on
account of the high water in the Ohio
river.
ST. Louis, April S.-Shawneetown, Ill,
has population of about 1000 inhabl-
tants and is situated on the west bank
of the Ohio river. The streets We're
parallel with the river, the principal
business street being but two blocks
distant from the water. The level of
the river is about Is feet above the city
and the levee bank is about 20 feet
thick. Situated on this bank and level
with the river, is the Riverside hotel,
a large four-story building built by
Henry Docher This hotel is generally
occupied all the year around, being not
only transient hostelry, but families
also reside there. When the river is at
normal stage it is one thousand feet
wide at this point A tremendous
pressure is brought to bear on the levee
during freshets. Several years ago in
a flood the water overflowed the levee.
The levee was strengthened and built
up afterward and the town has since
considered there was no danger.
1t is situated in a valley of extreme
ly low land, with hills skirting it on
the rear and with a twenty-fivefoot
levee in front running from hill to hill.
The town is very much in the position
of forted city, and when the levee
gave way under the pressure the wa
ter shot through a twentyfoot opening
and struck the place like a hurricane,
sweeping everything before it. Houses
were turned and tossed about like box
es. The people were not warned of the
break and for that reason many were
caught. Those at home sought refuge
in second stories and on housetops.
Those in the streets were carried be-
fore the avalanche of water and prob
ably majority were drowned. Citi-
zens came from the place by skiffs to
a telephone several miles away and
asked for aid from Evansville. They
said that more than two hundred peo-
pie were drowned and they had reason
to believe the number would reach 500
or even 1000.
The water stands from twenty to
thirty feet all over the town. There
are of course no fire or lights in the
place and total darkness enveloped the
desolate scene. Consequently it was
impossible for them to have anything
like definite information. The men
quickly left the telephone and no com
munication has since been had with
the place. All telephone and telegraph
wires are now down and outside COM
munication appears to be impossible.
AT 10 o'clock tonight two steamboats,
and a couple of tugs started for Shaw
neetown under full head of steam, and
it is expected some of them will arrive
there by 2 o'clock They carry large
supplies of food and blankets quickly
collected by the city officials.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-04
CITY STONE CRUsHER IDLE,
Crushed Stone for Repairing Streets Befn
Purchaaed frnm a Cnntraafor

Crushed Stone for Repairing Streets Being
Purchased from a Contractor.
Considerable comment has been caused re-
Gently by the fact tnat the Department Of
Public Works Is buying the crushed stone
which Is used in repairing streets, instead
of crushing the required stone in the stone
crusher owned and formerly operated by
the city. Since the Spring street repairing
work was begun the crushed stone used has
been purshased from contractor. Many
citizens, who think that the city's bust
ness should be conducted as economically as
possible, have remarked upon this circum-
stance and have suggested that if the city's
crlsher is not used 1t should at least be
sold.
Director w. S. Beecher of the Depart
ment of Public Works was asked about the
matter yesterday and offered an explana-
ton as to why crushed stone was being
purchased, instead of being manufactured
by the city. He said that thus far this
spring only about 500 worth of crushed
stone had been purchased, and, although
J this had been purchased without advertis-
/ ing for bids, he would begin soon to adver-
tise for bids under that provision of the
thing which will cost S1OO or more is to be
purchased by the cirv, bids shall be ad-
vertised for. Mr.. Beecher stated that there
was required in repairing streets a pare
ular size of crushed stone which could be
purchased cheaper than 1t could be manu-
factured by the city, as the machine owned
by the city cruShes two sizes az the same
time, the sizes being separated by sieves.
He said that In order to get from the city
crusher the size of stone required, it was
necessary to crush two sizes, one of which
could not be used at present,-thus making
an increased expense to manufacture the
kind desired. Mr.. Beecher said that If en-
tire streets were hardend later In the sea-
son, contracts for the work would be let
and the contractors would furnish the ma
terial to do the work. 1t seems, therefore,
from these statements that the city's stone
crusher is not to be used at all by the city
this year.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-04
Working for Peace.

Madrid, April 3-A decree has been
gazetted granting 225,0O0OO0 pesetas of
new treasury notes on the guarantee of
the receipts from the tobacco stamps
and octroi duties The members Of the
diplomatic corps are joining in taking
steps calculated to avert war. They
are under the leadership of the papal
nuncio, Mgr. F'rancica Nava, the arch
bishop of Catania, and the Austrian
ambassador here, Count Dubsky. The
minister Of marine, Admiral BermeJo,
continues receiving many petitions
from foreign and Spanish merchants
and sea captains who are desirous Of
obtaining letters of marque so as to fit
out as privateers in the event of war
breaking out between the United States
and Spain.
No Reply.
Madrid, April 3.-The statement in
the newspapers that the United States
minister, Gen. Woodford, had received
from washington a reply to Spain's
last note turned out to be erroneous.
The United States legation gave out
the following statement: up to noon
to-day the minister had not received
reply from Ills government W lilt uill-
matum of the Spanish government"
Gen. Woodford explained that the long
cipher message which he received was
not a reply to Spain's memorandum.
1t referred to other matters.
From all the pulpits in Madrid to-day
the priests read letter from the
bishop of the diocese announcing that
he considered war to be ininent and
ordering prayers for the success of the
Spanish army. The majority of the
newspapers here regard as inevitable
They think Gen. Stewart L. Woodford
has communicated a final answer to
the government. The Liberal says:
"It is clear that no concession will sat
isfy the United States excepting the
independence of Cuba, and we had bet
ter Immediately end the uncertainty"
The whole article of the Liberal on the
subject is belicose in tone.
The Pals asserts that great uneasi-
ness prevails at Washington concern
ing the attitude of the southern states
in case Of war with Spain and also be-
cause the Spaniards are organizing in
Mexico to invade the states vilely
wrested from the Mexican republic"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-04

London, April At is announced
here, and the announcement is confirm
ed by a special dispatch from Madrid,
that the pope will mediate between
Spain and the United States, both gov.
ernments having accepted him. The
news arrived too late to be commented
upon by the morning papers. The
special dispatch from Madrid, which
confirms the announcement, says it is
hoped in official circles there that this
august mediation will still preserve
peace.
The Daily Mail in it's second edition
publishes a special dispatch from Mad
rid dated midnight confirming the an
nouncement of the popes offer to me-
diate. The dispatch says: His holi-
ness applied to Spain, asking her how,
in case the United States should invite
him to mediate with the sole object OF
suspending hostilities in Cuba, Spain
would receive the request. The Span
ish government replied affirming their
respectful consideration of the offer
and saying they would place the mat
ter in his hands There is much doubt
here how the American chamber will
accept the proposal but it is hoped it
will have conciliatory effect. Senior
Gullon, the foreign minister, and Gem
eral Woodford had very cordial con-
ference to-day. Spain has received
warm assurances of sympathy from
Austria and another power. Public
opinion is expectant, but unchanged in
its attitude. Only an honorable pacifi-
cation will be accepted"
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Bulletin-Evansville, Ind, April B.
The levee at shawneetown, ILL.,, broke
this evening and the entire town is
flooded from ten to twenty feet. The
levee is in front of the town and the
hills are in the rear. 1t is reported
that many lives were lost. All wires
are down and no particulars can be
had. Evansville has sent two relief
boats with food and blankets to the
scene.
Chicago, April 3.-A special to the
Record from Cypree Junction, ILL.,,
saws: Two hundred and fifty persons
were drowned to-day by the inundation
of shawneetown, six miles from this
nlace. The north levee broke at APO
this afternoon and the Ohio river flow
ed over the town many feet deep.
Scores of houses are floating about to-
night and many persons are clinging to
the wreckage in the hope that res
cuers will soon appear with boats to
take them to places of safety. All COM
,nunication with the town is cut off
Trains cannot reach there and tele-
phone and telegraph wires are down.
The first report that reached here was
that the entire population has been
drowned, but this is not confirmed. The
1eyee was built by the government and
was regarded as impregnable, hence
the people had taken no precaution
against possible flood.
1t is reported that the flood now ex-
tends four miles inland and people are
fleeing for their lives ffom the low
land hamlets.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-04
SITUATION In THE ORIENT
GREAT BRITAIN DEMANDS A LEASE
OF WEI-HAI-WEI.

Advices All Tend to Confirm Information
That China Has Granted This Important
Naval Base ON the Shan-Tung Peninsula
Same Terms Made as in tho Cesslon Of
Port Arthur to Russia.
Pekin, April S-Great Britain has
demanded a lease of Wei-Hai-Wei on
the Shan Tung peninsula, after the
Japanese evacuation. as a compensa-
tion for the disturbance OF the balance
of power in the Cuff Of Pc Chilli IN
diplomatic circles small doubt is enter
tained that China will concede the de-
mand, which is believed to be favora-
bly, regarded by Japan.
London, April 4.-The Pekin corre-
spondent Of the Daily Telegraph says:
England has demanded Wei-Hai- Wei
for the same period and on the same
terms as the Russia tenure of Port Ar
thur"
London, April 4.-The Pekin corre-
spondent Of the Times says: "Yester-
day Saturday ct the Tsung-Li-Ya-
men China agreed to England's de-
mands for a lease Of Wie-Hai- i-Wei.'
Pekin, April 3.--The Tsung- -Li-Ya-
men has announced officially the open
ing to trade of three ports: One on the
island in Sama.h inlet, the second, Yok-
Chou at the head of the Tung- Ting
lake, long desired by merchants trad
ing on the Yang-Tse, and the third,
Chin Wang-Tox, near Pie-Tai-Ho on
the gulf of Liao-Tung. These conces-
sions show that China is alive to, the
situation and the opening is evidently
intended to secure Smah inlet against
foreign aggression.
London, April 4.-The correspondent
of the Times at Constantinople says:
cat the audience at the palace yester-
sian ambassador, casually told the sui
tan that 10000 Russian recruits for the
far east would shortly traverse the
Dardanelles in vessels of the Russian
volunteer fleet"
Shanghai, April Sit is announced
that a person Of the highest rank has
memoralized the emperor in the most
vigorous language. accusing the whole
Tsung-Li-Yamen (Chinese foreign ~.
fce) of being in the nav Of Russia. IA
asserts that Russia expended 600 o0f,
taels in bribery during the recent ne
gotiations regarding the cession Of Port
Arthur and Ta-Lien-Wan. and claims
that Ii Hung Chang,s share was II u
900 600 ta.els. Thereupon the personaRa
referred to demands a full inyestira-
tfon and asks that Ii Hung Chang be
beheaded If the accusations are prov
en-. the memoralizer Offering to be ~
ecuted himself if his charges are not
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Watch Thief Captured.

Detective Donnelly and Policeman J. J.
McAvoy yesterday afternoon arrested DAN
iel Cassidy at 1854 State street, in Stuart's
row, for the theft of $50 gold watch from
w. h Carroll of No. 13 Anderson street
Detective Donnelly found the watch within
an hour after the theft was reported to him.
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A Terrible Flood De|uges a
Small Town on the
Ohio River.
$50 SAID TO BE DROWNED
A LEVEE GIVES WAY At SHAWNEE
TOWN, III.

The Entire Town is Said to be Flooded and
Houses Are Afoat-Advices Confirm
ing the Breaking of the Levee Come
from Several Different Sources but the
Number Lost is Mentioned In Only Two
Instances.
Bulletin-St. Louis, April "a spe-
cial to the Republic from Girard, I'LL,
says: A telephone message has been
received her. from Shawneetown, I'LL,
saying that 1T 4:3O o'clock this after
noon the levee above the city broke and
the city is inundated The water has
backed UP for five miles and rushed
down upon the city like tidal wave.
After the message was received tele-
phone and telegraph communication
with Shawneetown was suddenly cut
off, which tends to confirm the report
Nothing more has been learned. 1t is
rumored that many lives have been
lost, although it is believed the esti-
mate is high.
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Washington, April Sat the White
house the dispatch was promptly and
emphatically denied regarding the
pope's mediation.
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MEDIATIoN By THE POPE.

Announced in Madrid, Confirmed in Lon.
don and Denied in Washington.
Madrid, April Sit is announced
here that his holiness, the pope, will
States, both governments having ac-
cepted his mediation.