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MODELLING THE ARMY.
Orders Are Issued for the Conccntra-
ton of the soldier Boys mt -Four
Points In the south.

Washington, April 16.-Decidedly the
most warlilxe step taken by the depart
ment in preparing for the possibility of
an encounter with Spain was inaugu-
rated Friday when orders were issued
for the concentration at four points in
the south of six regiments of cavalry,
20 regiments OF infantry and the light
batteries of five regiments of artilley.
At Chickamauga there will be six regi-
ments of cavalry and the light batteries
OF five regiments of artillery; at New
Orleans eight regiments of infantry;
NJ Tampa, seven regiments OF infantry,
and at Mobile seven regiments of iu-
fantry.
Instructions TO the commanding Of
ficers Of the regiments ordered to move
were sent out Late Friday with instruc-
tions that they be put into effect as
soon as possible.
Secretary Alger Immediately select
cd the commanders Of the divisions of
the army that are TO assemble at the
Places named, all of whom are well
known by their service In the military
branch OF the government. For the di-
vision at New Orleans Brig. Gen. w. Il.
Shafter, now at San Francisco. in COM
mand Of the department of California,
was designated; for that at Tampa,
Brig. Gen. j. f. Wade, now in command
of the department OF Dakota at ST.
Paul, Mimi. for Mobile, Brig. Gen. J.J.
Coppinger. who is on duty in command
of the department of Missouri, at
Omaha, Ncb.; while for the post at
Chickamauga, Maj Gen. j. Il. Brooke,
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in acknowledgment OF the attention
given him and several times touched
his hat. He wore brown tweed suit,
and a soft felt travelling hat. Follow
ing him came Senior Pabler Solar, first
secretary OF the legation; Senior Ac-
qaroni, second secretary; Senores Pla
and Alneida, attaches; Capt. DE la
Cast. military attache, and Lieut.. De
Carantha. naval attache.
Secret service men remained at the
platform TO prevent intrusion and half
a dozen police officers were grouped
outside. At no time, however. were
their services required. The minister
stood on the front platform and had n
few parting words with his friends. He
spoke feelingly of his departure, saying
the circumstances were most painful TO
him. One Of his intimates ventured the
suggestion that he would be back soon
again under much more favorable cir
cumstances, but he shook his head and
said he feared this could not be the case.
He said his request for his passports had
been made only after the enactment Of
a law which attacked SPANS sovereign
ty, impugned her honor and insulted
her
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-23
THE TROOPS GATHER.
Gen. brooke Assumes Command at
CbiclSnmauga Park-Trnin Load
of Soldiers Arrive.

Chattanooga, Tenn. April 21.--Cav-
airy and artillery from all parts of the
country poured into Chattanooga
Wednesday. Maj. Gen. John II. Brooke
and his staff, of the department of the
lakes, arrived from Chicago late in the
afternoon 20 assume command at the
Chickamauga camping ground. Gen.
Brooke came on special train over the
Nashville, Chattanooga d St. Louis
road from Nashville. the regular train
having been so much delayed before
reaching that point by trains carrying
the troops, horses and camp equipment
of the Third cavalry, who were on their
way to Chickamauga from Jefferson
Barracks, Mo-, that connection was i'm
possible. Gen. Brooke was met some
distance out of Chattanooga by
Quartermaster General Lee, who re-
viewed the general situation with his
superior officer and accompanied him
to Chattanooga. Following close upon
Gen. Brooke's arrival came the first sec
ton of the train carrying two squad
rons OF the Third cavalry from Jeffer-
son Barracks, Mo-, in command of Majs.
Vessel and Loud, with the horses,
wagons and camp outfits.
1t was not until five p. m, however,
that the thousands who had gathered
in the union station and in the railroad
yards had chance TO give vent to their
enthusiasm, When the second section
came in with ten coaches filed with
hrawny blue-coated warriors from the
west, cheer after cheer went up from
the crowds. The soldiers cheered in re-
turn while bugler on the platform OF
the front coach sounded the call to arms
and as The train slowly pulled into the
depot the outstretched hands Of the
troops were filled with flowers by the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-23
CITY,S FUNDS MISSING.
san Francisco Treasurer Accused OF
EmbezzIinG 100000 = Novel
Method of stealing.

San Francisco, April p -Augustus G.
Widber, treasurer OF the city and coun-
ty Of San Francisco, is accused OF hay
ing embezzled 100000 Of the municipal
funds. The suspicion of other civic of
ficials that something was amiss in the
treasury department was aroused Tues
day night, and Wednesday Mayor Phelan
and Auditor Frederick began an inyes-
tigation, which resulted In some start
ling discoveries. The sealed bags Of
gold in the city treasurer's vault had
been surruptitiousIy opened. Care had
been taken not To break the seals, but
the string had been deftly cut and gold
extracted and silver inserted. to leave
the weight OF the bags unchanged.
Then the coin sacks had beer fastened
and the several ends of the string con-
cealed In the natural folds of the cam
vas bags.
search was made for Treasurer
Widber, but he could not be found in
the city. He was finally discovered
Wednesday evening at his ranch near
Walnut creek, in Contra Costa county,
so miles from San Francisco. He was
arrested by a constable, the officer
starting at once for this city with his
prisoner. Widber refused 10 make any
sntement
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HAS FIXED THE HOUR
President Mckinley Sends an Ulti-
matum to Spain.
Olives Her Until Saturday 10 Evncuate
Cuba-If She Does Not Comply
with the Demand She VIII
Have To Fight.

Washington, April 2i.-Wednesday
was a day of events In the history of the
Cuban question. The signature by the
president of the joint resolution re-
curing Intervention in Cuba; the noti-
Acation of that action TO the Spanish
minister here; his demand for pass
ports; the departments prompt reply
10 that demand; the departure of the
Spanish minister, and the transmission
of our uitimatum that Spain must
evacuate Cuba and must make answer
by Saturday. through Minister Wood
ford, followed in rapid succession. The
next step is SPANS answer. II she is TO
make any, and the movement of the
United States army and navy on Cuba.
Early In the morning the execution OF
the programme began with n confer
snce between Assistant Secretary Day,
ex-Secretary Foster and Second AS
sistant Secretary Adee, in which the
wishes of the president and cabinet as
Go the ultimatum were reduced to dip
tomatic form. The other events sue
eeeded each other with rapidity.
UItimatum Not Made Public.
At first there was some expectation
at the state department that response
from Ministed Woodford might be ex-
pected Wednesday. Later on, however,
after Judge Day had calculated the
IeRgth OF time that would be consumed
In the cabling of the ultimatum TO Min
cipher and retranslation, he became
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ban waters, and directing the president
OF the United States to use the land and
naval forces OF the United States 10
carry these resolutions into effect.
whereas. The abhorrent conditions
which have existed for more than three
years In the island OF Cuba. so near our
own borders. have shocked the moral sense
OF the people OF the United States, have
been a disgrace TO Christian civilization.
eliminating, as they have, In the destruc-
ton OF United States battleship, with 266
OF It's officers and crew, while on friendly
visit In tho harbor OF Havana, and cannot
longer be endured, a. has been set forth by
the president OF the United States In his
message 10 congress OF April IL. 1885, upon
which the action OF congress was invited .
therefore.
'Resolved, by the senate and house OF
representatives OF the United States OF
America In congress assembled
First, That the people OF the island OF
Cuba are. and or right ought TO be. free
and independent.
.Second, That Il is the duty Of the United
States to demand. and the government of
the United States does hereby demand,
that the government Of Spain At once re-
nnquish its authority and government In
the island OF Cuba and Withdraw It's land
and naval forces from Cuba ana Cuban
waters.
Third, That the president OF the United
States be- and no hereby is, directed and
empowered TO use the entire land and naval
forces OF tho United States and TO cau into
the actual service Of the United States the
militia or tho several states. to such OK
tent as may DO necessary to carry these
resolutions into effect.
Fourth, That tho United States hereby
disciaims any disposition or intention 60
exercise sovereignty. Jurisdiction or con-
troll over said island except for tho paclf-
caSon thereof. and asserts Its determine
tion when that is accomplished to leave the
government and control OF the island TO
its people"
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Denied by WcyIcr.

Madrid, April 16.-Lieut. Gen. Wey-
Ter authorizes the statement that re-
ports published here as TO a supposed
statement by Consul-General Fitzhugh
Lee respecting letter Gen. Weyler adj
dressed to Senior Guzman as TO torpe-
does and mines placed in the port of
Havana during his (Weyler's) command
and respecting n subsequent dispatch
from him begging Guzman to destroy
the letter, after the catastrophe that be-
fell the Maine are entirely without
foundation.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-23
SPEECH OF THE QUEEN.
With the Youthful King by Her Side
She Appeals To the Cortes 10
Defend spnin's Rights.

Madrid, April 21.-The opening of
the Spanish cortes Wednesday was a
magnificent sight. All the wealth and
beauty OF Madrid gathered in the sem
ate, where every available foot of space
was occupied. There was terrific
crush at the entrance leading to the
senatorial seats. many of which were
occupied by ladies. The correspond
ent of the press secured a seat beside
Senior Romero Robledo, the former min
lister of justice and conservative leader.
The queen regent read the speech
from the throne, with the little king
on the right. There was great en-
thusiasm.
at the last session OF the cortes. saying
they had increased. lowing 10 the attitude
on the part OF the people OF the United
States In fomenting rebellion" adding that
hitherto Spain had submitted ito these
threats and injuries as not being an ex-
preston OF the American nation. But be-
coming national. they would oblige me 10
break relations with the United States"
Continuing the queen regent said that in
the supreme crisis the pope spoke words OF
peace. which were hearkened 10 by my
government, In the firm consciousness OF
right and In strict performance or interna-
tional duties"
Her majesty added:
SPANS gratitude Is due to the pope and
also TO the great powers. whose action
strengthens my conviction that SPANS
cause deserves universal sympathy"
Summoned fo Defend SPANS Rights.
Continuing her majesty said:
Possibly, however, the peace efforts
may fail TO control the evil passions ex-
cited against Spain. Lest this moment ar
rive. j have summoned the cortes 10 de-
fend our rights, whatever sacrifice they
may entail Thus Identifying myself with
the nation, / not emily fulnil the oath L
swore In accepting the regency. but fol-
low the dictates or mothers heart. trust
ing 10 the Spanish people 10 gather behind
my sons throne. and TO defend 1t until he
is old enough TO defend Il himself, as we'll
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Demonstration nj 81. Louis.

st. Louis, April 2l.-Mayor Ziegen-
helm had made preparations for patri-
otto display when the action Of congress
and the ultimatum should be signed.
1t had been previously arranged 10 blow
every steam whistle in the city, and
when the bells were heard the din
that broke out resembled that Of New
Years morning. American and Cuban
flags were run up all over the city and
great enthusiasm was shown every.
where
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-23
wisconsin Indian. READY.

Appleton, Wis. April 2l.-The Oneida
Indians on the reservation north of this
city have organized two companies OF
100 men each TO fight Spaniards, and en-
deavored. through Joseph Metoxen, to
enroll the men here Wednesday. The
two companies are 10 form the nucleus
of a regiment of Indians to be raised on
Oneida, Mcnomnee and Stockbridge
reservations. All officers are 10 be
whites, experienced @. A. II. or militia
men. II men cannot be enlisted nearer
they will march TO the recruiting of
flee at Milwaukee. headed by an Indian
band Of 16 pieces.
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as trusting TO the Spanish people TO defend
the honor and the territory Of the nation"
The queen regent then referred 10 the
trouble Ia the Philippine islands and. con-
tinuing, said:
Although dark and gloomy future is
before us, the difficulties are not beyond our
powers. With our glorious army, navy and
the united nation before foreign aggression.
we trust In God that we shall overcome,
without stain on our honor, the baseless
and unjust attacks made upon u.s.
The reading was greeted throughout
with cries of viva Espana!" A won
dcrful picture was presented by the
queens. encourage, consisting Of most
OF the highest personages in Spain in
brilliant court, military, naval or pal
ace uniforms. At the close Of her
majesty's speech there was renewed
cheering, after which Premier Sagasta
declared the cortes opened, and the
queen regent and the boy king, accom-
panied by the court, left the building
amid another wild burst OF enthusiasm.
Madrid, April 21.-Spanish senator's
and deputies declare the American de-
mands will be rejected and war credits
will be voted.
Great war enthusiasm Is reported in
all the towns OF Spain. The hope pre-
walls that the Cuban insurgents will
join the Spaniards against the United
States.
Ii Is said in official circles the location
of the first naval battle will be veri-
table surprise.
United States Minister Woodford has
not yet asked for his passports
London, April 2l.-According to a
special dispatch from Madrid, Senior
Sagasta, the premier, on being asked
the opinion Of the cabinet as to the out
look, replied: "War! War! War!"
New York, April 21.-The Herald's
Madrid correspondent says he has II
from fountain-head authority that
Spain will not wait for the ultimatum
TO give Minister Woodford his pass
ports.
Washington, April 21.-Spnin's form
liable fleet, which has been mobilizing
at the Cape Verde islands for some
days past. sailed Wednesday for an un-
known destination. This information
was received Wednesday night at the
late legation OF Spain. There is reason
10 believe that the navy department will
put every bit OF machinery in motion to
ascertain the whereabouts OF the heet.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-23
TABERNACLE BURNED.
baptist Chapel Made Famous by spur
geon, EnGinnd's Great Preacher,
Is Destroyed.

London, April 21.-Spurgeon's tab
ernacle was destroyed by fire Wednes-
day afternoon.
GThe Baptist chapel. known a. Spurgeon's
tabernacle. or the Metropolitan taberna Gle,
to give It's proper name, was situated at
Newington Butts. close TO the Elephant
and Castle, In the southern part OF London,
known as the Surrey side OF the river
Thames 1t was opened in 1861. and was
made famous by Rev. Charles Haddon
SpurReon. who died In 1881 The tabernacle
had about 20 mission halls and schools. In
addition n aimshouses connected with IL.
Rev. Thomas Spurgeon. brother OF the dis
ttngulshed divine, II tho pastor OF the
Metropolitan tabernacle. having occupied
that position since l8gi.1
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wooIen Mil. Durned.

Petaluma, CAL, April 21.-The Cali
fornia wooden mills, large three-story
building was destroyed by fire Wednes-
day. The machinery Is a total loss.
The mills have been closed down for
three months but resumed operations
recently. They were the property of
We'll, Danbnumm & Co., OF San Fran
cisco Loss Sah 600
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-23
nu.h 90 Enll.t nt Lo.don.

London, April 81. - The rush of APP
plicants for enlistment In the United
States army or navy was continued
Wednesday. Between 40 and so English
and Irish sailors or soldiers, or would-be
soldiers or sailors, applied for enlist
ment at the United States consulate
"Wednesday morning.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-23

Chicago. April 16.-For the first time
since 1882 wheat for May delivery in the
Chicago wheat pit Friday reached the
high market price OF $i.15. The bull
clique was aided in It's efforts 10 raise
the price by the nature of the war news.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-23
Feeling In Germany.

Berlin. April i5.--owing TO the mil.
lions OF Germans In America. the excite.
ment in Berlin is intense. Nearly all
the papers refer in strong language to
President McKinley's message and the
feeling of the public is strongly against
the United States.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-23

Springfield. ILL.,. April 81. = Gen.
Charles Fitz Simons. of Chicago, has
been appointed by Gov. Tanner briga-
tier general Of The First brigade, Illi-
nois national guard. to succeed Gen.
III. A. Wheeler.
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Great pritnin BuyIng C~~I.

Kingston, Jamaica, April 10. - The
British authorities, although they had
5000 tons OF coal here, bought 1900 adj
ditional tons of coal. They have
options on two cargoes Of vessels of the
Atlas line. These purchases and car
goes are connected with the increase of
the Rritish fleet In these winters.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-23

London, April 1o.-The Times an
nounces that Its correspondent has been
expelled from Havana. Against the ex-
pulsion the Times protests editorially,
characterizing the act as another of
SPANS efforts TO stifie the truth"
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in command of the department OF the
lakes with headquarters at Chicago,
was chosen. The command OF the army
will devolve upon Maj Gen. Nelson A.
Miles, who Is now at the head OF the
military branch OF the government.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-23

New York, April i9.-An effigy OF
Gen. Weyler hung from telephone
pole at Seventh avenue and Seventh
street Brooklyn, all day Sunday. The
figure was put up before daylight Sun
day morning, and was still hanging
late Sunday ni1ht
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-23
Tive Italians Killed.

Schenectady, N. y, April 1.-Two
italian laborers were instantly killed
and another seriously injured at Fon-
das Basin, six miles east Of this city,
Sunday by the breaking of q derrick
beam while IL was In use lifting stone.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-23

pretty southern girls. Far into the
night companies Of cavalry kept com
ing in, four train loads of troops from
Fort Myer, with their horses and ac-
coutrements, arriving at intervals of
about an hour.
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veteran Aboiiuonist Dead.

Philadelphia, April i6.--Robert Pur-
Wis, the well-known abolitionist and the
last surviving member OF the original
American anti-slavery society. which
organized in this city in 1893. died sud-
denly Friday night OF apoplexy. He
was aged IS years.
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Cn,nIrr ornnnirlnn in Ne,ndn.

Carson, New. April ia troop OF
cavalry for the use Of the government
is being organized in this state. IL will
be composed of cowboys from the Ma
son and Carson valleys and will be well
mounted and armed.
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THE RESOLUTIONS.
Their Full Text ss Adopted by the
Senate aid House.

Following is the full text OF the resolu-
lions as agreed upon by the conferees and
adopted by the senate and house:
"Joint resolution for the recognition OF the
Independence OF the people OF Cuba. de-
mandlng that the government OF Spain
relinquish It's authority and government
In the island OF Cuba. and TO withdraw It's
Land and naval forces from Cuba and Gu
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Noted Army Nurse De.d.

Grand Rapids, Mich. April 2l.-Laura
Haviland, one of the foremost workers
in the anti-slavery cause before the war
and a nurse during the war, died here
Wednesday, aged 50 years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-23

London. April IS. 1t is reported at
Loyds that the Spanish cruisers Viz
caya and Almirante Oquendo sailed
April Q from Puerto Rico with secret
inafrucfions"
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SOUTHEAST
Uncle Are
hofG uba

The troops at Chlckamauga. with Nal.
Gen. Brooke In command, consist OF the
First, Second. Third Sixth. Ninth and
Tenth regiments OF cavalry, and the light
batteries of all the artillery regiments. At
been sent, Will be the First, Seventh.
Eighth. Twelfth. Eighteenth. Twenty
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third and Twenty-fourth regiments OF in
fantry, Brig. Gen. Coppinge, will have al
Mobile the Second, Third, Tenth. Eleventh,
Nineteenth, Twentieth and Twenty -second
regiments OF Infantry. Brig. Gen. Wade
VIII have Al Tampa the Fourth. Firth,
Sixth, Ninth. Thirteenth, Seventeenth and
Twenty-frst regiments OF infantry.