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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-03-12

HAVANA. Cuba. March l1-By the hiss and
roar of rockets and military music by which
Havana has Just been awakened the arrival
of another ship has been announced. the
Alfonso XIII. Of the Spanish line, and on
her decks thronged l5OOso ldiers from Spain.
As she moved to her anchorage. tugs shot
ont from the piers with bands on board and
rocket batteries, aud those on shore ronred
welcome to the new regiments which Spain
pours into the western world, to the wonder
OF all nations.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-03-12

LONDON, England, March II - Great
Britain has notified the ship builders and
gun makers in her territory that no war ma
terials must DO sold to foreign countries I'M
til Her Majesty's government has been con
suited Word to this effect was received by
the representatives of the Armstrong and
Thorneycroft firms who are negotiating for
the sale of warships and various kinds OF
war material to the United States govern
ment. Its full significance is not definitely
known.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-03-12

WASHINGTON, d. G., March lin view
of the possibility OF war between the United
States and Spain, there has been great
deal OF speculation in Washington as to the
attitude likely to be assumed by other Eu-
ropean powers, and especially by Great
Britain. There has been no iden that Great
Britain would be actively drawn into
such war IN any way, but 1t Is now
generally believed that the United
states would have her moral support and
sympathy. News of the Maine disaster WIS
received In Great Britain with almost as
much horror as in the United States. 1t was
not noted at the time that the first express
sion Of sympathy received at the state de-
partment was from Sir Julian PauncefOte,
the British ambassador, who, without wait
!! ing to learn whether the Spanish govern
person at the state department This
was followed by the message from
the Queen, messages from the Prince
of Wales and from many high
officials and officers OF the army and
navy. An American naval officer OF high
rank, who has Just returned from q cruise
on which he associated q great deal with
British army and navy, referring to the
warm feeling that the English have for
the United States In this crisis, said
"To the observers OF current events In
this country and in England NO more
striking thought makes itself felt than
the good fellowship evinced by the average
intelligent Englishman for America and
most things American. Especially is this
the case in times Of possible public danger
for the institutions and prosperity OF Eng
gland. At such time the feeling seems
widespread that America il but another sec.
ton OF the mother country to be counted
on for mutual defence in the same manner
rs colony OF larger growth,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-03-12

NEW YORK, March 1l-Lieut. ]. A..
Dougherty has Just arrived on board OF the
government tug Nina at the Brooklyn navy
yard with about 10 tons of ammunition in
Guiding 5-innh percussion and electric firing,
armor penetrating shells. This supply was
taken from the United States magazine at
Chelsea, Mass. The ammunition Is to be
shipped to Key West from the Brooklyn
yard.
, 1898-12-22
THE FOREST e

AS foreshadowed in these columns,
the meeting of Colonel w. T. S. May
and c. w. Garbutt, superintendent of
forest reserves, in this city yesterday
resulted in a well defined plan for pro-
tecting the forest area known as the
Medicine Bow reservation. 1t is prob
able that the tract in Wyoming will be
known as the North Medicine Bow res
ervation and the portion in Colorado
will have the designation of South
Medicine Bow. Colorado has about
forty miles in length of the preserve
and Wyoming has thirty miles. The
width is thirty to forty miles. The Of
ficials outlined the boundry upon the
maps and prepared a recommendation
, 1898-12-22
PERSONAL

H. Pullman is down from Lookout.
w. d. Thomas is on the sick list to-
day.
NJ. Griffin of Colorado Springs is reg
istered here.
II. Cummings took a trip to Denver
this afternoon.
G. w. Kings, of Kings, ILL.,, is in Lar
annie on a visit.
C. E. Woodland of Tie Siding is "a
Laramie visitor today.
Thos. Hassett returned last evening
frcm a business trip.
Miss Clyde Philips went to Denver
today to spend the holidays.
Lee Shuteman and wife went to Den
yer this noon to remnant a few days.
H. Altman Of Cheyenne is doing BUS
mess with Laramie merchants today.
Mrs. A. S. Harmon and son Paul went
to Cheyenne today to make their home.
E. ]. Mccullough, advance agent for
THE Span of Life" stopped off here
today.
, 1898-12-22
BRIEFLY MENTIONED.

Christmas tree candies at Hassett's.
Skates sharpened. Csc. at Lovejoy's.
e. Katz,a wealthy New York jeweler.
is circulating AROUND ard looking up
trade.
Christmas presents will be received
by Santa Claus until Saturday after
loon at the Episcopal rectory or the
pro-cathedral.
The Laramie Book Co. has a line of
books, papeteries, toilet goods, games,
etc, which will make excellent Christ
mas gifts for you and your friends.
The midnight e%astbound train las.
night did not arrive until after 8
o'clock this morning, having been de-
layed by a freight wreck at Upton.
Fifty of the cadets of hte university
who will visit Cheyenne at the inaugu-
ration of Governor Richards, have en-
gagged rooms at the Normandie.-Sun-
Leader.
The Albany Building and Loan as
sociation will hold their regular
monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 81,
on account of Sunday and Monday be-
ing legal holidays.
Hon. Homer Merrill paid the Sun
Leader office a visit this morning and
Is vas a great pleasure + see our long
time friend so completely recovered
and 10 much like his ofc self. He was
elected attorney of Carbon county by
an overwhelming majority. He speaks
most hopefully of the future of RawlinS
and Carbon county, and says chat there
is the greatest prosperity there.-Sun
Leader.
Louis Miller is showing a fine speci.
men of ore which he says came from
Dawson City, Colo, the scene of the
new strike which is now attracting
more or less attention. The specimen
weighs about five pounds and is a rusty
quartz with pockets of honey-combed
decomposedl iron ore which carries fret
gold in abundance, the particles OF gold
being plainly visible to the eye with
the use of a glass. OF course this is a
picked specimen and is very rich but
a ton of the same stuff might run as
high as $40, OOO.
, 1898-12-22
HoBsoN PASSES THROUGH.

Hobson. the Merrimac sinker and
osculator for the United States navy or
any old thing, passed through Laramie
in b night time and there are some
disappointed girls in town today. His
osculatory effort was something ter
rible in Kansas and when he got to
Colorado at daylight the girls who were
laying" for him were SO numerous
that the blow almost killed father"
Yesterday morning at the depot there
was a crowd of girls, most of them
about Is years old, and even some who
were older and who have boys here at
home as their especial homes" Some
had flags, some mistletoes, but all of
them seemed to have their lips properly
puckered. Some of the modest ones
seemed to believe that a few rapid fire
kisses thrown by hand from the hotel
windows in the upper story would
strike Hobson in the fatal spot and
sink the 'sinker of the Merrimac."
But alas he didn't come. Some of the
town boys went through the train and
came u and said they found the hero
in hiding and would bring him out.
This pleased the girls and they got
ready and as usual anticipation was
better than realization, for when the
hero CD appeared he proved to be a
well dressed, nice looking, almond
eyed celestial and the girls we're dis
gusted and went home.
If Hobson were an aged man, uncouth
and plain of face,
And lacking in the elements of gen
tlemanly grace,
Instead of being young and fair, with
languid, pensive eyes,
With killing moustache hanging o'er
his base Of kiss supplies,
No matter what heroic deeds he'd vail.
antly performed,
Though he old Morro's frowning walls
had single-handed stormed,
His lips would never culver meath the
soft and smothered smacks
From lips OF fair, impulsive female
kissomaniacs. Denver Post.
That Kentucky girl who refused to
, 1898-12-22

kiss Hobson perhaps knew of his tenn
perance principles. and was prompted
by state pride to act upon the motto:
THE lips that slight bourbon shall
never smack mine."-Denyer Post.
, 1898-12-22

which will be forwarded to Washing
ton without delay. The South Medicine
Bow reservation will require for its
proper patrol IN additional supervisor
and eight wardens. who are on duty
about three months in the year.-Den-
yer News.
, 1898-12-22

Choice Navel Oranges only
rs cents per dozen.
Mixed Nuts IL Ia per lb.
Mixed Candy Ioc per Id.
Black Walnut 6 lbs. for 2sc.
Hickory Nuts 6 lbs. for 25c.
Cocoanuts 3 for 25c.
Cape Cod Cranberries 1oc per
quart.
Citron, Lemon and Orange
Peel 2oc per lb.
New York Cider 4oc per gallon
Sweet Potatoes 7 lbs. for 25c.
Choice large Bananas 35c doz.
Bulk Olives. finest in town,
only soc per quart.
Christmas Candies. per box.
I5c.
Jordan Shelled Almonds soc
per pound.
lar The LARAMIE GROCERY co.
, 1898-12-22

Go to Andrew Miller's for cheap
Christmas rugs. l00tl0
, 1898-12-22

The rattle OF Mrs. Fred Nash's wheel
takes place tomorrow night.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-12
SPANISH FLEET STAYS HOME.
Departure of the Torpedo SguadrOn
Has Been Postponed.

London, March "a letter received TO-
day from Madrid says the Spanish tor
pedo squadron at Cadiz will not sail for
Cuba lowing to information received from
the United States and Captain General
Blanco"
The Pals, in confirming the statement
that the departure of the torpedo squad
ron has been indefinitely postponed, says;
at would not be surprising were the
event closely connected with the recent
visits of General Woodford to Senior Gul-
Ion and Senior Sagasta."
Madrid, March "a semi official news
agency closely connected today the fol
lowing announcements:
after brief uneasness there is a general
belief that peace will not be broken and
rela atoms between Spain and the United
States will continue amicable."
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-12
DEATH RULES AT SKAGUAY
Martial Law Has Been Declared at
That Point.

Victoria, B. c., March 4.--Passengers on
the steamer Islander. which has just
reached here from Skaguay, confirm the
report that the Canadian flag has been
raised at Summit lake, also that the Can
adams will establish a custom house at
Crater lake.
Martial law has been declared at Skag-
uay and the United States troops who
went up on the Queen are enforcing the
law.
The attempt to float the steamer Corona
so far has been a failure. Captain Good
all, who has been conducting the wrecking
operations, has gone with divers to make
an examination of the Cottage City.
The death rate at Skaguay averages Is
daily. one of the latest victims being the
postmaster. 1t is also stated by passen-
gers on the steamer Islander that the
Dyea trail is strewn with dead mules.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-12
THE NEXT MOVE IN CUBA
Autonomy Must Re Pressed by Mill
itnry Measures.

New York, March "a dispatch to the
Tribune from Havana says:
When arms failed, Spain fell back on
politics to gain peace in Cuba. Now that
politics has failed she seeks to fall back
on arms.
This is in the meaning of the declara.
ton from Madrid that Sagasta has de
cided to press autonomy vigorously by
both military and political measures. 1t
is the ministers confession of the failure
of the radical autonomists to reach the
insurgents with their II articles of weak
ened faith. Had there been hope of sue
cess for the opening OF negotiations with
Gomez on this basis the Madrid cabinet
would have temporized and evaded posi-
tive declaration. There being no hope the
prospective rejection by the insurgents OF
terms offered is discounted by disavowaI
in advance.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-12
CRY OF WAR IS POPULAR
s.eusTA MINISTRY FOR PEACE.
.e Overthrow of the Cnbi-
Not Unlikely Min
istry would BE Pledged I" hish'
an. United states in Order to
,xo,d Revolution at Home.

New York, March l0.-A cableglam
..,, Minister Woodford, which has been
LA before the cabinet by the president,
Us the Worlds Washington correspon-
don't declares that Spain has exhausted
worry means of raising money for the
,rosecntion of war, without success. All
Tho financial centers of Europe have re-
;octed her overtures. General Woodford
nronounces it an utter impossibility for
sna;n TO secure funds with which to en-
~soe in hostilities against the United
States.
In reference to the political conditions
which impelled the minister to suggest
the recall of General Lee, General Wood
ford said that Sagasta was friendly to the
limited States and would make every pos
,ible concession to preserve peace. The
fnture danger said General Noodtord,
lies with the people. With hostile ma
iority now in the cortes, and the proba-
bility that this will be continued at the
forthcoming elections, the overthrow OF
the Sagasta ministry is not unlikely The
succeeding ministry would be pledged to
war in order to avoid revolution.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-12
CAN BUY WARSHIPS ABROAD.
Mckinley Directs Negotiations for
the Purchase of Eight Vessels.

New York, March IA Herald special
from Washington says:
Fully recognizing the Importance of be-
ing ready for any emergency, the presi-
dent has directed the navy department
to open negotiations looking to the pur-
chase abroad of warships. This fact is for
the first time made public. 1t probably
would not have transpired at this juno
ture but for the excitement caused by
the statement published that Spain had
purchased or was negotiating for warships
being built by the Elswick company of
England for Brazil, and for other ships
under construction.
With view of obtaining the facts your
correspondent called upon high official
of the administration and obtained an
official admission-made for the first time
that, while the president does not anti
cipate war, he recognizes that there is
possibility of hostilities growing out Of
the Cuban problem and the Maine disas-
ter, and that he proposes to be prepared
for it.
There has been ample evidence of this
in the preparations, patent to everybody,
which have been in progress for some
time. but there has been no official ad-
mission to this effect until now.
The builders have urged that the pur-
chases be made at once, as they say that
declaration of war between the United
States and Spain would result in the en-
forcement of neutrality measures and pre-
want tho ca 10 of the GhinS
The battleships and armored cruisers
have been built by English and German
firms for governments which are now I'M
able to pay for them, and this govern
ment would be able to obtain the vessels
by simply putting down the amount OF
cost The four torpedo boats have been
offered by the Thornycroft Shipbuilding
Company, whose boats are recognized by
experts to be among the best in the world.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-12
A SENATOR ON WAR PROSPECTS
May Last From Fifteen Minutes to
Three Months.

Concord, n. H.. March 9.-Senator Will
lam A. Chandler has given out the fol
lowing interview on the crisis in our rela-
tions with Spain:
Gas to the cause of the destruction of
the Maine. | have no opinion as yet.
Whatever may have caused it, the incl
dent is not without an important effect
on public opinion all over the world. The
national suspicion aroused against Spain.
or rather Spaniards, has intesitied Ameri-
can sentiment against Spanish rule in Gu
ba. and this calamity will hasten
American action and quicken the advent
of Cuban freedom. which. think, can not
be much longer delayed.
"Spain will probably not release her
hold upon Cuba without a collision in
war with the United States, which will
last from Is minutes to three months, no
longer. That the United States should
run the risk of such a short war with
Spain in order to make Cuba free is one
of the plainest dictates of policy and hui
manity.
Il can not doubt that the president has
made up his mind very soon to take the
necessary steps toward the desired end
and not to wait until time when it will
be said that he does it merely in order
to get up war scare and save the 1898
elections to the republican party. The time
for action is now, and it should be taken
without fear of the result"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-12
Idaho.

1t is estimated that there are at present
over $4,000 sheep within radius of eight
miles of Nampa.
The city council of Boise has passed an
ordinance prohibiting the selling or Civ
ing away of tobacco to minors.
Mrs. Eliza M. Smith of South Boise will
succeed Judge Stewart as member of
the republican state committee from Ada
county.
The limit of the capacity of the soldiers
home at Boise has been reached and Su-
perintendent Clark states that future APP
plicants for admission can not be admitted
until there are vacancies caused by some
of the veterans leaving the home.
Tracklaying will commence in few
DAYS on the Lewiston extension of the
Northern Pacific railroad, and will be
pushed through to the Clearwater river,
where delay will be caused by the cree
ton OF the bridge, which will be framed
at Juliaetta. and forwarded by rail.
The present year $6O,99561 of county
and state tax was collected in Latah coun-
ty before taxes became delinquent. The
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-12
SPANS PURCHASE OF SHIPS
Has Acquired Three New and Nearly
Completed Cruisers.

London, March l0.--The English
newspapers confirm the news of Spanish
purchase of warships, The st. James
Gazette, which published the denials of
the Spanish embassy and the Spanish ma
val commission, which has an office in
London, says:
at is ascertained on high authority, in
spite of denials, that the Spanish gov
eminent has almost certainly succeeded
in buying three nearly completed cruisers
here and two coast defense vessels, which
are about to be launched in France. EX-
perts are almost as much surprised at the
success of Madrid in raising money as
by the clever diplomacy which secured
the Chilean and Brazilian cruisers of the
Armstrong; at a cost. it is believed, TO
be 100000, almost before the move
was suspected"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-12
MILLIONS FOR DEFENSE
RESOLUTION IN CONGRESS
Fifty Million Dollars to lie Made
Available for the Use of President
Mckinley i'm Maintaining the
Honor of the United states.

Washington, March S.--Chairman Can
non, of the appropriations committee, yes
terday introduced bill entitled, Making
appropriations for naval defense" 1t is "a
follows:
THAT there is hereby appropriated out
of any money i'll the treasury not other
wise appropriated, for national defense
and for each and every purpose connected
Herewith, to be expended at the discre
ton of the president and to remain avail
able until June 80, 1899, $50,0OO00O."
1t was referred to the committee on APP
preparations.
There was a conference at the residence
of Senator Hoar which was attended by
members of the cabinet, senators and rep
resentativcs. Some of those known TO
have been present were Secretaries Long
and Alger. Judge Day, assistant secretary
of state, Senator Allison and Representa-
tives Dingley and Cannon. 1t is also
known that some democrats were present.
Assurances were given the representa-
tives of the administration that any
amount of funds deemed necessary would
be provided by congress to put the gov
eminent in a state of defense, and the ad
ministration would be backed up in any
thing thought necessary.
The result of the conference was the
meeting of Secretary Alger and Speaker
Reed and the conference at the White
house of house and senate leaders followed
by the introduction of the $50,0O0,00O de.
Tense bill by Cannon.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-12
ROBBERS ROOST GANG
Governors Unite Forces TO Capture
the DesperadOes.

Denver, March Tt is rumored here
that Governor Adams of Colorado. Gov
ernor Wells of Utah, and Governor Rich
ards of Wyoming, are forming tri-state
alliance to exterminate the deniZens of
Robbers Roost. Governor Adams ad-
mits that steps are being taken by the
state government to apprehend the muir
derer of Hoy and if possible to capture
the whole of the party of desperadoes
known as the "Hole-in-the-W all' gang. 1t
is limited that Governor Adams is work
ing in conjunction with the governors of
Wyoming and Utah.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-12
IN CHINA AND WEST AFRICA.
Wur Clouds Lower Over Many Parts
of the World.

New York. March "a dispatch to the
World from London says:
Nothing short of a miracle can preserve
the peace of the world now. it is believed
among British statesmen and politicians.
Not since the Napoleonic wars has dan
ger threatened from so many quarters. To-
DAVIS news from Washington combined
with the grave tidings from China and
West Africa sent consols down ] on the
stock exchange. and the panicky feeling
there was reflected in the house OF com
mons lobby.
In their present temper, Englishmen
would regard with extreme distavor the
transfer Of any English built warships to
any foreign country. The Admiralty was
savagely attacked today for permitting
Spain to take over two torpedo boats re-
Gently completed for her. Yet these boats
we're only the partial filling of an order
nom Spain given more than year ago,
when four torpedo catchers were contract
ed for from the Fairfield Ship Building
Company.
II is proof of the extreme eXigency OF
SPANS requirements that those two com
pleted torpedo catchers are accepted. not
outstanding that they failed in speed
trials and showed other defects which
there has not been time to make good.
They were contracted for as 30knot boats
but they only attained 25. The work ON
the remaining two beats is being strenu-
ously pushed, but it can not be completed
under six weeks at the earliest.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-12

Seattle, March l0.-The result of Tues
days municipal election was victory
Tor the republicans, who elected the
mayor, comptroller, treasurer and a ma
!onty OF the council. Mayor Humes ma
lority is about 700. The only office about
which there is any doubt is that of cor
poration counsel.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-12
OREGON TO STARVING CUBANS.
Expects to Ship One Hundred Tons
More of Supplies.

Portland, March THE Cuban relief
committee of Oregon has shipped over the
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
road six carloads of provisions for the
starving Cubans. The provisions will be
taken to New York and from there they
will be sent by steamer to Cuba.
The Oregon committee expect to dis
patch second shipment of 100 tons oil
supplies within two weeks.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-12

According to the latest figures, China
owes her creditors $l93,525,0 900.
The governments receipts from the sale
of public lands during the past ten years
were upwards of $53,OOO,00O, and the ex-
penses nearly ST 100000.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-12

.. ~ Is reported that Assistant Secretary
~ ~ navy Roosevelt wants to be placed
tSo 'ne mead of a New York regiment in
no nov went OF war with Spain. He is re-
eral sa - 70 have asked the adptant gen
oiya VI new York to raise a regiment and
'' MN chance to distinguish himself.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-12

The United States supreme court has
decided that no government official of the
land office or any other department can
take advantage over Others in the loca'
ton of a homestead claim.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-03-12
General Lee VIII Not Resign.

havana, March l0.-Some persons, in
ofoer to increase the excitement, are urg
ing General Lee to resign, but the consul
general of the United States said to a
correspondent:
l VIII stick by the ship of state until
The clouds roll by."