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The age-herald., 1898-04-07
REPUBLICANS
 AGREE TO WAIT But the Radicals Were Hard to
 Hold in Line. FIFTY OF THEM HELD CAUCUS There Was Talk of Formulating Proposition to Unite With the Democoats and Block
 Legislation Until the Mes
 sage Came.

Washington, April Notwithstanding the impatience and disappointment caused among the republican members of the house by the holding of the president s message today the frank statement of the prominent democrats that such course was deemed absolutely necessary by Con- sul-General Lee to insure the safe depar- ture of the Americans still in Cuba has caused them to accept the situation in good faith.
 Some of the most radical after hearing the statements of those who saw the pres ident, appeared satisfied. Those with whom the president talked came away with a strong impression that the message would mean war unless Spain backed down squarely. One of them, who has been very active in antagonizing delay, says the mes- sage will be perfectly satisfactory to him and will fully meet the expectations of the country.
 Pending the transmittal of the message in view of the situation, all plans looking to action in the house will be abandoned But those who have been taking part in the radical movement and who always admit the possibility that the time may come when they will have to part company with the president, are according to the lead- CTS OI tue HONtHeHt, than ever to ultimately obtain what they desire. They, however, are all perfectly satisfied with the assurance they have re- ceived as to the character of the message. But this has not prevented them. from or ganizing for possible contingencies.
 Fifty Republicans Caucus
 The conference which was to have been held tonight by the republicans after the message was in, was abandoned, but fifty of those who originally inaugurated the movement met immediately after the house adjourned to discuss the situation. All who were not heartily in sympathy with them were invited to leave.
 Several representative delivered speeches in denunciation of amy policy of delay In order to emphasize this poeh tion propos1- ton was made to unite with the democrats and block all legislation, adjourndng from day to day until the message appeared and the house had acted upon thh Cuban reso- lutions. MT. Hull of Iowa. who is push ing the army reorganization bill, made such an ardent plea to allow the biM to come to a vote that the proposition was temporarily abandoned. Whether 1t will be revived depends largely upon the course o9 events. It can be stated, however, that 1t Is thoroughly contemplated. One of Che other chief developments of the day was the probability thht, in the event of spnt on the republican side the democrats would unite with the radicals and allow the latter to force the issue If the democrats should assume the aggressive the chances are they would soNdify the republicans aGaanat them.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07

thority high in financial circles that the whole course now propos- ed by the president is in pursu- ance of an understanding between Washington and Madrid, the ob- ject of which is to secure Cuban acceptance of Spanish autonomy without the shedding of drop of American blood or the expendi- ture of another dollar of Ameri- can money. See how perfectly the proposals, with this light upon them, are adapted to work out to that end. The intrinsic evidence alone is almost sufficient to prove the accuracy of my information, which runs thus:
 Ut has been agreed between Spain and the United States that this government, while declaring for intervention, shall refuse to recognize the independence of Gu ba. It is mutually hoped by the two governments that the Cubans will then become convinced that the object for which they have been fighting for all these years independence-cannotbe be obtained, and that they will accept perforce first an armistice, and eventually autonomy under the Spanish flag. A part of the program is that con- gress shall empower the president to intervene, but shall not direct him to do so. The object of this will be to gain ample time in which to persuade the Cubans to make terms direct with Spain"
 It Accounts for Stock Markets
 "I assert again, that this information is trustworthy, and it explains what has seemed inexpltcable-the optimistic tone still observable among prominent ofiicials, both at Washington and Madrid, despite the strong sentiment for forcible interven- ton prevailing both throughout the nation and congress- Incidentally, also it &C., counts for the tone of the stock markets here and abroad, apparent firmness of Spanish securities.
 'The Cubans are already fairly informed of this entente between the Spanish and American governments, yelled as it is by the semblance Of an open rupture, ana speak with full authority in saying that the Cubans in the field can be relied upon to resist all overtures of peace unaccom- panied by complete independence. The Cubans will not trust the United States first to obtain possession and then to grant Cuban independence.
 'The very fact that recognition is ex- pressly withheld now implies the possibility that it may be permanently withheld. In fact we more than half know what to ex pect in the event of the United States be- coming master of the island. A plebiscite would follow the people would be permitted to choose between allegiance to Spain under a form of autonomy, Independence and an-
 CCohtfnued on Third Page.J
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that there is dissenson in the cabinet, which, however, the ministerial supporters absolutely deny The hope of reaching a peaceful settlement with the United States is growing stronger. It Is reported that the basis of an armfstice in Cuba has been ar ranged. If this be true, royal decree will appear in the Gazette tomorrow or Friday announcing the calling of armistice The Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo will await orders at Porto Rico.
 It is confidently asserted at this hour that proclamation of the queen regent an- nouncing an immediate armistice in Cuba will be issued tomorrow.
 It is added that some of the cabinet min isters may resign, but if necessary the ministry will be changed. ministerial crisis is imminent. It is understood that Senor Silvela, the leader of the dissident conservatives, and the conservatives will, accept office on a programme of an imme- diate armistice, with full authority to the autonomist government to negotiate and conclude an immediate and effectual peace in Cuba.
 Peace May Prevail
 Washington, April 6-The president has received nIdivices and information which make him hopeful that war between the United States and Spain may be avoided and an outcome of the Cuban situation ss- cured that will be satisfactory to the peo- pie of the United States. M
 The matter has not yet progressed to a stage that makes 1t safe to believe that this is more than possibility, but the dis position manifested during the last two days by the Spanish government gives ground for an expectation that 1t will yield on the vital points.
 There has been tremendous pressure brought to bear on Madrid from almoEt, if not all influential quarters in Europe, and the queens influence in the govsrn- ment fit is beMevek1. will be exer'ted so that peace may prevail
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Senator FOraker Had
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Report That Gladston

Report That Gladstone Is Dead
 Lorbdon April 7.-Accerding to special dispatch from Paris, the Gaulois announces that MT. Gladstone is dead. Nothing is known here tllat would justify the state ment, which is without doubt canard
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
Largest Order Ever Given

Derby, Conn.,, April 6.-The largest order ever given by the government for subnla- rine cables to be used for torpedo purposes has been received at the Keutte cable works at Seymour, conditional upon early ship ments. The order is for fifty miles of a single conductor submarine cable and fif- teen miles of No. ! submarine cable.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
OIivette SaIIs for Havana

Tampa, Fle-, April e.-The steamer Oli- vette tonight eailed for Havana to bring over Americans desirous of coming. Thds ship has been undergoing repairs and it was wath the greanest urgency that she was made ready Tor the trip.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07

Yes, we are in the plumbing business. but out If the pa1Qc1ationL Get our prices. AZ, Gas N1h q Plumhinx Cn- 'Phoha 2is.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07
WOODFORD'S FAMILY
 LEAVES MADRID On Top of This Comes Story
 of Peace. WILL DECLARE ARMISTlCE In Doing This Queen May Disrupt the
 Ministry. SAID THAT PLANS ARE COMPLETED Which Will Result in Reign of Peace
 for Cuba.
Which Will Result in Reign of Peace
 for Cuba.
ROYAL DECREE IN THE GAZETTE
Will Probably Announce Full Consummation of Negotiations Today Friday Pres ident Mckinley Also Receives Ad-
 vices That Peace Is in Sight.

Madrid, April 6.-Mrs. Woodford wife of the United States minister accompanied by her niece and Lieut.. G. L. Dyer, the United States naval attache, left at o'clock for Biarritz. Gen. Woodford bade them fare well at the station.
 Considerable surprise is expressed at their departure, fin view of the settle ment," but Minister Woodford remains and 1t is explained that the others will soon return.
The age-herald., 1898-04-07

Madrid, April 6.-The official statement that affairs had taken a pacific turn has not yet become generally known and public opinion remains much excited. The bourse has declined heavily owing to the belief
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IVY LEAF COAL. sa per ton Telephone
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amount of routine attendant upon the re cent work of preparation, things today settled own almost to the normal.
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ssesssessssssssssss THE WEATHERs Washington, April 8.-Endfcation for Ala . S bama: Fair; warmer Thursday night: s 6 northerly winds, becoming southerlv % sssssssssssesesSsse se eoesoeaeseaa.e
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(Continus on Second Page.)
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-20
Keep IN Mind

That house cleaning time is no,o at
hand that L carry the largest assortment
Of Chinese Mating Of any store in this
SC ctiOn; that my present stock ,cas bought
at last gears prices, and no Advance on
account of the present higher tariff; that
it is The best and incest floor covering
you can buy for sumner that It is ,oise
TO buy early and leisuely ,ohen you haze
lime and pc haze time; that ii is folly 10
defer and let your neighbor pick out the
best of everything and then haze TO Ia
ment yo.w loss that he time TO get The
preaiest patterns and the best bargains is
'ohen the stock is nnbroken and bargains
are to be had.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-20
PERSONAL.

Mrs. J. T. Wightman il visiting
friends in Baltimore.
MIR. G. u Letcher is spending sever
al days in Washington and New York
Mrs. Samuel G.. Anspach, of Staun'
ton, is visiting her mother, Mr.. w. ID
Waddell.
Mr.. Walw orth and wife of Natchez
Miss, are the guests of Mrs. Lucy
Poague.
Rev. E. y. Root, of Amherst county,
was in Lexington this week visiting
his daughter, Mrs. Luther A, Kennon
The Misses Dangerfeld, of Licking
ton, KY, are visiting Miss Annie Ruff
ner, at her fathers home near town.
Mr.J. l.. Beaver, of Knox'i'le, Tenn,
spent several days here last week visit
ing his father, Mr.. G. E. Beaver.
Mr.. Allan G. Wilson, OF Washingt IN,
D. c., is visiting his parents, President
and Mrs. VIM. L. Wilson, of the Uni
versity.
DIR. J. A. Quarles entertained the
Allegheny and Washington and Lee
baseball teams at Mrs. Holmes ice
cream parlots monday night.
Miss Maggie Hutter and Miss Lizzie
Craighill, who were the guests OF the
Misses Duvall, have returned to their
homes in Lynchburg.
DIR. J. A. Quarles occupied the pulpit
at Trinity Methodist church Sunday
evening, and DIR. ]. I. Wightman
preached a. Beechenbrook.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Chafin, OF
Austinville, Va, at ended the lie veil
Pendleton nuptials last Thursday
evening.
Winches err Star Mr. Sol. Goldman
has +, turned from Lexington. His
wife and son will remain in that town
for some time.
Miss Mary L. Wilson has returned
from q visit to Charles Town, W. Va
She was accompanied by her brothers
wife, Mis-. Allan Wilson, of Washingt on,
d. q.
Mr.. Hugh H. Lyle, of Staun'on, is
to lead TO the altar in the Presbyterian
church in Waynesboro on April 9th,
missMay 10th, daughter of ". j. Lob,
the stove foundry man, according to
the cards recently issued.
Gen. Scott Ship. Col. W. I. Poasue,
and S. H. Letcher, Esq, left Tuesday
for Richmond where they will attend
q NEE ting of the Board of Visitors OF
the Virginia Military Institute to be
held in that city to-day. Mr.. Letcher
is president of the Board and Col Poague
secretary.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-20
J. Mod. ADAIR.
KILLED ON THE RAIL.

Mr.. r. A. Pace, Of Keswick, Va,
bridge and building inspector on the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad was struck
and instantly killed at 2:3O O'Clock
Thursday afternoon, near South River
station, while on his way from Buena
Vista to Lexington.
Mr.. Pace was making an official tour
over the road on a raiiroai velocipede
when he was run into a tn, place men.
ii, ned.
The extra ira n in charge of the regu-
lar crew on the Lexington branch
w. H. Partlow, conductor; r. E. viii.
liams, engineer; W. 81. Marks, brake
man; ]. L. Fitz, fireman; and the color.
ed porter, William Mar'tall-was 60
ing to Bueun Vista to do some work
in shifting cars, when just above South
River station, at a bluff with very short
curve, a man was seen on he track, but
the train wa too near to avoid dis
aster. Mr.. Pace saw his danger and
attempted to remove his yelocipede
and in so doing lost his life. Had ht
jumped he cou d have saved himself.
The unfortunate MN vas struck on
the heal and left shoulder, bruisine
but not crushing the skull, and break
ing the left arm, with few scratches
on The legs. He was LETT where he fel
and guard, d while the train went t.
Bueua Vista and returned with ply
sician. The body was taken to Buenf
Vista and brought to Lexington at 4:3(
on the extra, and was put in Koone's
under aking es ablishment whereprepa
rations were made for burial
A preliminary examination was held
that night 1T 8 o'clock at the Office o
the Coroner, DR.. A. D. Estill, Mr.. B. N
Bell representing the Commonwealth
The entire crew was present, and OF
invs stlsation the evidence was not sui
fcient to warrant Coroner's inquest
The remains were sent over thu
Baltimore and Ohio railroad by way O
Staunton to his home at Keswick. Thu
deceased was about thirty or thirty-6v'
years OF age. and leaves wife ant
several children.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-20
MARRIED.

Miss Celestia Shaner, daughter OF
Mr.. Jacob H. Shaner, and Mr.. Ernest
WIseman, Of near Middlebrook, were
married at the home of the brides
parents, near Stanton, on Thursday
last. Mr.. Shaner removed from East
Lexington to Augusta about fifteen
years ago.
Slr. and Mrs. Wiseman are here visit
ing the many relatives and friends OF
the latter. They will return next week
and make their home near Middlebrook.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-20
BASE BALL.

The Allegheny Institute team, Ct
Roanoke, crossed bats Saturday after
noon with the soldier boys of the V.
MI. A large crowd was out to wit
ness the game, which r. suited in a
score of IA to 10 in favor of the i>iting
team.
On Monday afternoon the Allegheny
boys met the Washington and Lee nioe
on the grounds of the latter and q
closely contested game was played, re-
sulting in score of 7 to in favor Ct
Washington and Lee.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-20
VIM. H. METZ DEAD.

Mr. William Henry Metz died at his
home at East Lexington early Monday
morning, April Is, 1898, aged ~
four years. For many years he had
been O great sufferer from a peculiar
and distressing disease, structure of the
esophagus, which lately developed ~
to Inflammation Of the liver and fastened
his death. For the past three weeks
he was confined to his home, and al
though towards the last he suffered
greatly, he bore up with remarkable
patience and submission until the end
came.
Mr.. Metz was born in Washington
county, Md, and came to Lexington
in 1853. Two years later he married
Miss Mary j. Day, daughter OF MIR.
William Day. deceased, Of this place.
he was at first associated in the mil
ling business at the Point mill with
Mr.. Henry S. Locher. Afterwards
for many years he was toll gatherer at
East Lexington for the James River
and Kanawhs Canal Go. During the
war he was detailed as miller, and 80
was not called to active service in the
field. After the close of hOstilities no
devoted himself to various business
enterprises and succeeded in gathering
around him competence Of this worlds
goods.
The deceased was man of generous
impulses, kindly disposition, and great
sociability. During his long residence
in Lexington he formed many ties of
friendship. For more than thirty years
he was a member of Rockbridge Lodge
of Odd Fellows of this place. While
confined tohis home during his
last illness he made a profession OF
religion and united with the Methodist
church.
Mr. Metz is survived by his wife and
two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Nikirk, OF
Boonesboro, Nd, and Mrs. Caroline
Morrison, Of Ronesville, Md. The
funeral services were held in Trinity
Methodist church this afternoon at
$50 o'clock, by Rev. J. T. ightman,
D. d. Interment was made In tho
Lexington cemetery, the burial services
being conducted by the Odd Fellows,
according to the impressive rites OF
that order.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-20
ThonasS. White & Son.

All this hullsbslloo, jingoism AID rowdyism
In Congress by violent men with violent pas
sions entirely void Of self control should force
the American people to call halt, and ask
In Heavens name II we are to be controlled,
ruled and ruined by men who cannot control
themselves. The people should rise up IN
their might and refuse to allow the blood OF
our young men TO be dabbled In by political
tricksters for political ends. Who will pay
for this war? Not the property owner by
long odds. The poor man will be paying ~
cents for 10 cent coffee In less than sixty days
II WAS Is declared, and the ratio Of advance In
everything made Of leather, wool, iron, &C.,
will DO great. The poor mans 25c. tobacco
will be so cents.
So we advise all our friends to come In and
buy AZ much as they are able and store 1t
away. Seward, who had as much brains as
meanness, said they could stop the rebellion"
In 80 days. There Is about as much wisdom
In our saying VIC will clean up Spain In 90
days. So como In and buy your supplies
while we have them cheap. 1t may be that
we will not tly to do business In time OF war.
We have about 800 yards Of Bingham ut
4ic., nice, fine cloth, equal to any &c. ging-
ham. This lie . Job lot that cannot be replac-
ed. so call at once as 1t will all be gone In a
few days.
Real good Cottonades, for working pants,
at 10, 12t. Is and 20cts. . yard.
A good stock Of Overalls, double fronts, at
soc. BETTER grades at higher prices.
A large stock Of real handsome Colored
Shirts at 25c.
White Shirts at 35c. or three for $1.0O.
A very fine line Of Gents Fancy Colored
75c. Shirts at SOC.
1t will pay you to look at our $5, 900 stock
Of Shoes.
And perhaps you had better buy ten
pound box OF our csc. Tobacco In order to
get rid OF the enormous war tax to be put
upon 1t.
And buy ell the cheap Coffee you can be.
fore war Is declared. We have good stock
and will let 1t go at old prices long ssit lasts.
Very Respectfully,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-20
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED


by local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear. There is only
one way to cure deafness, and that is by con
stitutional remedies Deafness is caused by
an infiamed condition Of the mucous lining Of
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is in
famed you have rumbling sound or imper-
feet hearing, and when it is entirdly closed
deafness is the result, and unless the infama-
ton can be taken out and this tube restored
to its normal condition, hearing will be de-
strOyed forever: nine cases out OF ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but On
inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give one hundred dollars for any
case Of deafness Caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for circulars; free
F. CHENEY q CO., Toledo. O.
Sold by druggists, zoo
Halls Family Pulls are the best
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-20
Facts About Rugs.

We are only aoaking up to rug truths.
Orientals haze had their rug eyes open
since the 0orld ,oas young. No matter
how you furnish your rooms in other
respects, there is yet finishing touch, a
satisfying completeness that is lacking
,oithOm a rug or t,oO. A rug to corer
your floor, medium size for your door
,cay or TO dr0,o any,chere, or a modest
rug TO to cOper porn spot, maybe had
cheaply no,O.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-20
No Room for Doubt.

Proof, yes overwhelming proof can
be furnished of the excellent curative
qualities of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
II caught a cold which led to cough
and pain in the chest. (pneumoniaO l
bought DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, ar
after taking one bottle Of it, the cough
began to disappear when l finished
taking the second bottle l was cured.
Gustav Thurmaster, 40 Hickory St.,
Cleveland, o." DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
costs but 25 cents. Take only Bulls.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-20
APRIL WISDOM.

Be sure that your blood is pure, your
appetite good, your digestion perfect.
To purify your blood and build up
your health, take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
This medicine has accomplished re-
markable cures OF all blood diseases It
is the One True Blood Purifier.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has power to
make you well by purifying and en-
riching your blood, giving you an appe-
tite, and nerve, mental and digestive
strength.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-20

A call has been issued 10y County
Chairman G. D. Letcher for the Demo-
cratic Executive Committee to mt ct
here Saturday, April 23rd, for the pur-
pose of calling district primaries in the
county to elect delegates to represent
Rockblidge in the Democratic Con-
gressiopal convention to be held at
Coyinpton, jane 22nd.