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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-25
A Plan For ArmiStiCe===TO Make
Terms of Peace. /
More Troops to Porto Rico

Washington, July 25.-The war de-
has decided to send the First
Florida, Second Georgia and the Fifth
Maryland regiments now at Tampa to
Porto Rico.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-25
To Porto Rico

Washington, July 25.-Bat'erl's "A
and G of Pennsylvania. now at Newport
N,xs has been ordered to Porto hlco
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-25
Don Carlos

I.uccrnc, Switzerland, July %
Don Carlos has arrived here.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-07-25
The Weather

.,o< JuIy 2j.-Fair tonight and
|. H., West and northwest winds.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-08
Ready for Fliyht

Berlin, April 5.-The German am.
hassador at Madrid reports to the for.
eign office here that the Spanish roval
family fears an outbreak at home unless
the differences between the United
states s. and Spain are very soon settled
The Carlist movement is assuming n
more active form, and the royal family
fears especially pronunciamento by
"eyler and the military party.
Everything is prepared in the ,ovol
castle Tor flight. The boy king, Al.
tonso' will. be taken to San Lucar de
barrameda, where yacht is kept ready
Tor sailing. The replies to the Queens
letters asking for the intervention Of
lne European powers have been wholly
unsatisfactory. ''
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-08

Evansville, Ind, April 5.-The man
who ventured out in skiff at great
peril to his life to call on Evansville for
help for Shawneetown saws that the
dam had shown weakness for several
days. However, the people were lullei
INTO security by the fact that a guard
was put on the leyee to give warning
IN case OF danger. This man, who
did not give his name, and who was so
much excited that he could not be pre-.
vailed upon to stay longer, said that
when he came he floated through
streets ringing with the frightened
cries OF drowning women and children.
ana with brave words OF exhortation
by their rescuers. He said the whole
helshooring country was flooded fo,
miles.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-08
The Colville Mining Boom.

Spokane, April 4.-Mining men
down from the north half of the Col.
vile reservation last night report a
lively rush to the new camp of Repnb.
lie. in Eureka district. Four stages
run daily, and men are rushing in bv
the hundred-in wagons, on horsebaci
and afoot. Capitalists are coming in
large numbers, and many transfers are
being made. "A'
Experts who have examined the Re.
public mine report that over g., 600
ooo worth Of gold ore has been blocked
out. 0'00Aeu
The townsite was put on the market
TWO days ago, and men stood in line
Tor hours to buy lots. Mining men
predict that the town will have Il, 600
population before next winter.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-08
WAR REGARDED INEVITABLE
Spain's Answer Is Entiralv
Unsatisfactory.
REPLY SENT TO coNGRr,

An Important Cabinet Meeting Held
administration Has Done All in u,
Power to Settle Matter PeaceabIv
Washington, April 4.-There is If
tie doubt that the president and mem.
oers OF his cabinet now regard con:
hlct with Spain as almost inevitablo
In bis message to congress, which in
all probability will be sent in early in
the week, it is understood that tba
president will review at some length
the record as it stands between tbo
government and Spain, but will not in.
slst upon further time IN which to CON.
tlnue negotiations looking to a peace.
tul settlement of the Cuban problem
The cabinet meeting this morning
was unquestionably the most important
held IN many years. 1t received Spain's
answer to the ultimatum of this gov.
ernment, and finding it unsatisfactory
practically decided upon policy which
at TINS hour seems certain to involve
hostilities. The whole record will he
lad before congress, and the question
=
is now under earnest consideration of
what shall be the particular form our
policy shall take in bringing to an end
the horrors in Cuba, and securing the
independence of the island.
propositions ranging from a simple
recognition of Cuban independence to-
straight out declaration of war have
been urged at the capitol, but there is.
hardly doubt that the majority of
congress await the executive lead be.
fore taking action, and are disposed to,
adopt Mr.. McKinley's suggestions on
this point. 1t is not thought that any
OF the resolutions, except, possibly, a
simple recognition of independence
would lead to war.
There were, of course, all sorts of
rumors in circulation, including re-.
ports OF mediation by some European
powers, but no such suggestion has
come to this government, for as late as
o O'CLOCK, in response toaa direct uues.
tion' Secretary Day said there had
been no offer of mediation by any for.
elgn government.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-08

Dallas, Tex, April A special 70
the News from Waco says: In the
midst of busy preparations for CITY elec.
tion meetings, while bands were play.
ing and scattering handbills from their
decorated vans calling the people to.
gether, w. G. Brann. editor of the
lconoclast, and Captain NJ. T. Davis
met and fought a revolver duel, which
resulted in Brann's death tonight. The
combatants met at O'Clock on Sonth
Fourth street, in front of the Cotton
Belt ticket office. and after EXCHANGING
few words, both began emptying their
reyolvers into each others bodies.
When the battle was over Brann was
found to be perforated in the left lung
the lett leg, and the right foot. Davis
was shot through the right lung and
through both arms. The difficulty he.
tween the two men grew out of the
Brann-Baylor feud of last year,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-08
VANDERBlLT'S PATRIOTISM.
In Case of War He VIII Give the Gov
ernment S5,OOO,OOO warship,

New York, April 4.-W. K. Wander
bilt, 1t is reported, has decided, in the
event OF war with Spain, to present to
the government a warship to cost $5,-
100000. This interesting information
came from most reliable source, with
the explanation that Mr.. Vanderbilt.
impressed with the justice of the
nations attitude, believed this to be
the most direct and practical manner
in which he could be of service to his
country. His grandfather, Commodore
Vanderbilt, during the civil war, pre-.
sented to the federal government the
steamship Vanderbilt, valued at ST..
600, 900,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-08
ON STATEN ISLAND SHORE.
Government Fortifications on Con-
demned Property.

fOrtlHCatIOnS on Con-
demned Property.
New York, April 4.-Great activity
prevails on the Staten island shore at
the southern extension of Fort Wads-
worth, where the government has ac-
quired residence property and is using it
for fortitication. Tenants of condemned
residences have received official notice
from Major Adams, in command at Fort
Wadsworth, that they must vacate in
four days.
Much energy is being exertcd about
Captain Kings residence. Even while
the household effects were being
moved workmen were telling trees on
the lawns and digging trenches. Be-
yond the ruins can be seen the concrete
emplacements of the battery of disap-
pearing guns belonging to Fort Wads-
worth.
In diagonal line from the ruined
domicile to the lawn in front of the
King residence hundreds of workmen
are making an enormous trench. The
excavated earth is carried beyond, where
a growing mound marks the site of a
new battery which is to be constructed.
This battery viii command a view OF
South beach. Near by are other houses
still the property of private citizens,
who, however, will have to relinuuish
them to the government,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-08
ENGULFED BY A FLOOD.
Terrible Loss OF Life at shawneeto wn,
Ill, by Breaking OF Levee.

Louisville, April 5.-A special to the
Courier-Journal, from Evansville, Ind,
says: This evening the levee at Shaw
n1etown, ILL.,, broke a mile above town,
and from information obtained, it is
learned that greater part of the place
is destroyed and, perhaps, large mum.
Der OF citizens have been drowned,
Shawneetown is 70 miles below
Evansville, ON the Ohio river. 1t is
situated in valley of extremely low
land, with hills skirting it in the rear,
and with 25-foOt levee running from
hill to hill. The town is very much in
the position of a fortified city, and
when the leyee gave way mile above
town under the pressure of very high
water, the.water shot through 20-foot
opening and struck the place like a hur-
ricane, sweeping everything before it.
Houses were turned and tossed about
like boxes. The people were not
warned, and for that reason many were
caught. Those at home sought refuge
in second stories and on house tops.
Those in the streets were carried before
the avalanche of water, and probably
majority were drowned.
Citizens came from the place by
skiffs to a telephone several miles away
and asked for aid from Evansville. |
They said that more than 200 people
were drowned, and they had reason to
believe that the number would reach
500, or even 1000. The water stands
from 20 to 30 feet all over the town.
There are, OF course, no fires or lights
N the place, and total darkness envel-
'pes the desolate city. Consequently,
t is impossible for them to have any.
hing like definite information.
AT 10 O'Clock two steamboats, started
or Shawneetown under full head of
team, and it is thought they will ar
i've there before morning. They car
led large supplies of food and blankets,
quickly collected by city officials.
Late news from Mount Carmel saws
he disaster is probably worse than at
rst supposed, and the loss of life will
Q over 200. The survivors will be
'ithout food or fire, and will suffer con.
lderably. Communication with the
.l-fated place will not be had for sew.
raj hours.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-08
SPAlN'S ANSWER FINAL.
The Situation Is Critical, But the Peo
pie Do Not Realize 1t,

The situation Is Critical, But the Peo.
pie Do Not Realize 1t.
Madrid, April 4. 4.-According to the
best information obtainable TODAY
Spain has definitely resolved not to
make any further concessions to the
United States.
views from an authoritative source
already bulletined to the press from
Madrid are the substance of the official
note on the subject published today.
The Spanish government takes a bright
view of relations with the United
States, and believes peace is secured.
Important newspapers comment on the
note in this strain. But inquiries
made last evening of Minister Wood
iord tailed to secure anything confirm
ing the optimistio impressions prevail
ing here. He has so earnestly been
friend of peace throughout that his
silence now causes much anxiety in
diplomatic circles. Woodford was busy
until late last night. The substance of
yesterdays proposals of the Spanish
government, the press learns, is:
First-That the insurgents should
ask for an armistice, and not the Unit.
ed States.
Second-That the request for an
armistice should be dealt with bv the
autonomist cabinet of Cuba, and with.
out the Intervention or good Offices of
the United States.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-08
IN THE EMPLOY OF RUSSIA
Chinese Foreign Office Ao-
cuSed Of Treaehery.
SAID TO HAVE BEEN BRlBED
Lii Hung Chang Accused of Completely
A Demand Has Been Made That He
Be Beheaded.

Be Beheaded.
Shanghai, April Sit is announced
that a person of the highest rank has
memOriaized the emperor in the most
vigorous language, accusing the whole
tsung-ii-yamen (Chinese foreign office
OF being in the pay of Russia. He
asserts that Russia expended 10000
600 taels in bribery during the recent
negotiations regarding the cession of
Port Arthur and Taien Wan, ETC., and
claims that Ii Hung Changes share was
1000, 900 taels.
The parsonage referred to demands a
full investigation, and asks that Ii
Hung Chang be beheaded if the accusa-
tions are proven, the memorializer offer
ing to be executed himself if his charges
are not sustained.
The Russians have permitted two
British gunboats TO enter and leave
Port Arthur freely.
The British first-class cruiser Graf.
ton, flagship of Rear Admiral c. P.
Fitzgerald, second in command on the
China station. and the first-class cruiser
Narcissus, the second-class cruiser Rain
bow, and other vessels of the squadron,
left Che Foo Saturday. Their destina-
tion is unknown, but it is reported to
be Hhemulpo, the port of Seoul. The
movements of the various ships excite
the greatest interest among foreigners
here. 1t is supposed they will make
demonstration, possibly in support of
some British demands for concessions.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-08
Communication Cut or.

Chicago, April 5.-At 1890 this
morning the operator in the long-dis-
tance telephone Office at Mount Vernon.
Ind, informed the press that the esti-
mated loss of life at Shawneetown was
at that hour 200. Mount Vernon is
30 miles from Shawneetown, and the
information is based on reports be-
lleyed to be reliable. The company's
wires to the stricken city failed soon
after 4 P. NJ. At that hour it was
known that the damage was heavy, but
1t was not thought the levee would 90
to pieces quickly enough to occasion
loss OF life. At 3 o'clock it was known
In Mount Vernon that many people
had been drowned. A relief.boat
bearing food blankets and surgeons
was started down the river, and was
expected to reach Shawneetown before
morning. Gradually the reports of loss
OF life increased, the estimates coming
from various points near the scene Of
the flood showing clearly that the dis.
aster was far worse than was at first be.
heved. People at Mount Vernon and
surrounding towns besieged the tele.
graph offices frantically asking for It'd.
lngs from friends and relatives in the
flooded town. No attempt at an ac.
curate list of the lost was possible, how.
ever, and the crowds stood all night be.
fore the bulletin boards on which were
posted the meager reports being re.
ceiyed,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-08
astoria Road Comp,.,.d

oiatskanie, Or, April o.-The two
tracklayine crews on the Astoria q,
columbia River railroad completed tho
alI'rail connection between Astoria and
Portland at a point near this Mac anu ~.
4'oo r. NJ. today. Several hundred
citizens of this place, headed by the
olatskanie band. We're present TO wi,.
ness Tue driving Of the last spike.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-08
Pacific Base of Supply,


Honolulu, April 4.-The United
States ship Mohican arrived on the
18th, nine days from San Francisco.
She brought ammunition and supplies
for the United States ship Baltimore.
which will leave for Hong Kong tomor.
row. A telegram received from Wash
ington the 10th says that in the event
OF war with Spain, the neutrality of
these islands will not be kept, but they
will at once be made depot of naval
supplies. A lengthy dispatch was re.
ceiyed by the Hawaiian government on
the same date from Minister Hatch, at
Washington. 1t gives practically the
newspaper accounts of delay with the
treaty on account of the Maine disaster.
The minister mentions that one of the
assumptions of the situation is that in
case OF war the islands would be made
base OF supply by the United States
fleets operating in the Pacific.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-08
WAR OR PEACE.
question Will Be Determined by the
Presidents Message,


Washington, April 5.-The opinion
almost universally held in Washington
tonight by public men and diplomats is
that the crisis will reach its climax this
week and that the >question of war or
peace will be determined within the
next few days. Senators and repre-
sentatives conferred all day about the
gravity of the situation, and at the
White House the president consulted
with several members of his cabinet
and other confidential advisers regard
ing the message he is preparing to send
to congress. At the state, war and
navy building, active work was going
on and altogether it has been day Of
suppressed feeling.
No day has been announced as the
day when the message will be sent to
congress. Besides the physical work
OF preparing the comprehensive docu-
ment, upon which the president expects
to rest his case with the world, there
are reasons why those in charge of the
war preparations will welcome every
hours delay. War material which
we have ordered abroad is not vet
shipped, and the factories in this coup.
try will work day and night making
powder and projectiles and are anxious
Tor delay. Some of the factories in
Connecticut with contracts have tele-
graphed Representative Hit, urging all
delay possible. They say every day
now is precious.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-08

New York, April 4.-orders were
received by the commander of the New
York naval reserve today to send loo
men men 10 League island to bring to this
port one OF the monitors now there
Inc men will leave at s:soP NJ.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-08
Cabinet Members statem.nt.

one member of the cabinet, in,
speaking OF the meeting today, said:
In the morning. it was apparent to.
all of us that, having exhausted all
diplomatic efforts to bring about a bet.
ter condition of affairs in Cuba, the.
"hole question must be submitted to.
congress. AT our afternoon meeting
the president requested each member
OF the cabinet to express freely his in
dlvldual opinion as to what should he
done. The discussion was entirelv on
the lines indicated by the members
Nothing definite was decided upon.
ana no conclusions reached. The pres.
iueht Will now take the views submit.
TED to him under consideration. pre.
paratory to his message to congress.
"nich VIII be sent early in the week.
President Mckinley has done
great deal of work recently, and an.
pears pretty well fatIgued. Conse.
quently, he will take some little rest
Detore beginning work on the message.
ne mas not yet determined what rec.
ommendation will be communicated to.
congress. "
MY own individual opinion ia that
but little faith can be put in promises
made by Spain, and this makes me hes.
ilate about accepting with any conf
oence her latest proposals. In the first
piaee, she promised long time ago,
that the reconcentrados would he re..
leased; the result shows this promise
mas not been kept. Now she nronosps
TO release them, but keep them under
military supervision. Who can tell
whether she will adhere to this ex.
pressed intention?
Broadly, there appears to be three
courses open to the president in DEALING
further with this matter. The first Of
these is to accept the proposals suhmit-
ted by Spain in reply to the American
representations, the second to relocate
tne "hole matter to congress, and let
1nat Dody do as it seems proper-
winch think would mean interven-
'ion--and the third, to take a middle
stand. But, as l said before. notbino
mas yet been determined upon bv the
president or, if he has reached a de.
cision, he did not communicate it TO
the cabinet. "
Yes, reference was made bv snain
10 the Maine matter in the reply she
sent through Minister Woodford. She
made no offer to pay for the loss. bnt
that the matter be settled by
arbitration. So far as l recall she ex.
pressed no regret for the sad occur.
renee. and the whole thing was regard.
ed as cold'blooded statement.
The reply of Spain is said in effect
10 be representation that the indenend.
ence OF Cuba means the parting or
oession OF Spanish territory, which
cannot be done without the consent of
the SPANISH cortes, which will not be
~ session. until April "a. Then
,onnter-propostion is submitted that
me cuban matter shall be settled upon
basis equitable among nations Fbs
united States is asked to give snaa9 -
.ime to treat with the insurgents and
'scertain what can be done in the ma.
ure oil a peaceful settlement.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-08

st. Louis, April 5.-A Globe. Demo.
Grat special from Ridgeway, H., says.
1t is hard to learn the particulars Of
the flood at Shawneetown, but II /,
known that 200 persons perished,
among the number being Sheriff Gal.
loway's family, the wife of Zach Meier
Charles Clayton, Wash Callicott and
wife, Paul Phalen's family. and otbors
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-08

Chicago, April "a Chronicle dis.
patch from Carmi, Ill.,, says: A
courier has just reached here from
Shawneetown. He estimates the loss
OF lie at from 200 to 800. His name
is jackson Phillips and he has lost q
wife and two children in the flood.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-04-08
South Carolina Tow, p,-,

Charlotte, n. c., April S.-Fire nj
Rock Hill, S. c., destroyetd - bn;,S
inss involving loss OF $3.50, 900, upop
which there was an insurance of sl5o
WOO distributed in l6 companies. The
gs'S'n ", is yet a matter of speculation,
Inc Charlotte fire department arrived
there after the fire was under control
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-11-05

The Halloween G ,r,er.

New York CONGRATULATIONS: The
Halloween garter will soon be fitting
around, sent from one girl to another as
a symbol of friendly interest in each 9TH
er's love affairs. IL donned on Halloween
and worn faithfully throughout the year.
ones sweetheart will be true. or II ne
happens to be a non-existent .quantty,
will materialize during the twelvemontn.
The conditions are simple. The garter
must be a gift from some dear frlen1; *
must be yellow, and to insure the enectuaI
working OF the spell must be as unlike
the other garter as possible. Halloween
garters Of yellow silk, puffed with riooon
and fastened with rhinestone buckles ano
r~osettes Of lace or Of broad shirred ribooni
through which runs a narrow elastic OF
%crocheted silk, fastened with a metab
buckle and dangling silk fringe are pretty.
Buckles OF moonstone set in antique Sill
yer, of cut steel. of emeralds In frames or
fretted gilt and Of paste, with fanciful NIL
gree gold and silver setting, are used Ior
these fantastic c~irclets. Plain gold, silver
and enameled buckles are used on some
of the most expensive carriers. Tiny
sachets are placed beneath the buckle or
hidden away mid the frills OF the lace
rosette.
Carriers Of shirred satin with headings
of fine lace in black or white are pretty
and when they match the pretty petticoat
in color are extremely effective. so mucn
depends on the harmony OF color In what
the French designate as lie dessous, and
the perfectly dressed French woman mot
necessarily the well-to-do French woman
would as soon think OF drinking tea and
eating chops for her first k as OF
wearing a corset, skirt and carriers that
did not at least correspond with each 9TH
err. The corset and petticoat should be OF
the same color and pattern, IT not or the
very same material, and the garter should
repeat the ~first--if one has any desire TO-
follow the practical coquetries of 'tair
Iutetia