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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-01-08

~ separate analysis, chiefly carload lots, showed AN
AVERAGE Of 1901 Per cent sugar IN beet; Sal per
cent purity.
THIS RENARKADLE REsULT was accomplished by
raw farmers, unacquaintsd with the culture Of beet
root, ON new land and under very trying circum.
stances, asths factory was not assured until May, and
majority Of the acreage was planted between JUNE
LIT AND AUGUST 10th.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-01-08
SOCIETIES.

40 Santa Fe Commandery No. 1,
X. 7. Regular c~onclave fourth
aA~ Monday In each month at Ma
sonic Hall at 7 80 p. m.
- MAX. FROST, E. G..
ADDISON WALKER,
Recorder.
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sens more than 400 farmers (Mennonitos)
largely from the wheat belt OF Kansas.
They have raised wheat successfully In
their former homes OF Russia and Germany
and later in America, and all wish to raise
II here. / have been told that years ago
on account OF the rust, oats could
not be raised in the coast country
until the rust proof" oats were dis
covered. Now II Is said tbut not veriffed)
that a rust proof wheat is found that
will stand the dampncss OF the climate aud
cnn he successfully raised.
VIII some reader of The Post who 10
informed or the officers of tho Agricultural
college furnish the Information desiredf
II is decidedly important. Cordially yours,
w. II. Slosson.
Houston Texas -&
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CABINET IN COUNCIL,
PROPOSED BLOCKADE of THE
PORT OF HAVANA DISCUSSED.
Coal or Other Contrnbnnd OF War
Can Not BE Shipped from Any
American Ports to Cuba.

Washington, April 22.-The members OF
the cabinet We're late in assembling this
morning. Secretary Long did not arrive
until 1870 and Secretary Alger ten minutes
later Secretary Sherman was accompanied
by Assistant Secretary Day. MIR. Gary, the
retiring postmaster general remained only
long enough 10 witness the taking of the
oath by his successor and then feolingly
bads the president and his colleagues good
bye,
The cabinet meeting lasted from II to I
o'clock. The discussion OF the proposed
proclamation to the world that this govern
ment would establish and effectively main
tain blockade OF the port OF Havana occu-
pied considerable time. The proclamation,
substantially as prepared by tho attorney
general. was signed before the meeting ad :
journcd.
The embargo resolutions OF congress were
also discussed at length and finally APP
proved by the president. These were gone
into effectively. They will efcctualIy pre-
vent the landing al any c,fban or other
Spanish port OF coal or other contrabani
articles. Customs officers will be instruct
ed not to grant clearance papers to any
vessels so ladon, and II false statement is
made as TO their destination they will not
be permitted to pass the blockade and Will
be subject to seizure
During the progress OF the meeting Cen
eral A. w. Greeley, The chief signal officer
OF the army, was called In. as was also Mr.
MORGAN the local manager OF the Western
Union Telegraph company. but the nature
OF their business was not disclosed. The
cabinet discussed number OF important
matters. but the members we're unusually
retieent In regard to them.
The president and his advisers consider
the war now on and no time will be lost in
forcing the Issue. AT She conclusion OF the
meeting the president took walk With
Secretary Alger.
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yhc Trcxcvnnt Rincs.

Dallas, Texas, April 22.-The Trezeyart
Rifles. local military organization, took
action tonight as TO what the company
should do when they are ordered to report
for duty; forty-five out of fifty-five young
men enthusiastically swore to go where they
were called.
Forty nine of the fifty members of the
Dallas Cavalry company took the same
oath. The man who failed TO offer his SER
vices is incapacitated by bodily ailments
Mr.. Quill. secretary of Republican state
Chairman e. II. r. Green, announced today
that Mr.. Green will raise a regiment of
volunteers and materially help to equip
them for active service. Mr.. Green. who Is
in the North has purchased q large lot of
American flags and will have them dis
tributed all over Texas. The first consign.
ment of the starry pennants reached Dallas
TODAY
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GETTING In READINESS
TEXAS Volunteer Cram VAS
DEEN NOTIFIED by MABRY.
renders of Service Arc suu Very
numerous, Most OF the Late Ones
Willing to he Priyntcs.

Austin, Texas, April 22.-The governor,
office and tho adjutant generals depart-
Aiehe We're crowded with visitors all day,
many OF whom were attaches of the mill
tary branch of the government in search
OIL information with regard to the war with
Spain The adjutant general has notified
the Volunteer Guard to get ready for active
duty and great preparations ore being
made In consequence. although no defluite
instructions have been received from Wash.
lngton. The governor and the adjutant's
mail continue to bear numberless tenders
OF services and today, contrary to the usual
programme, majority Of the writer's were
willing to enlist as privates.
With regard to the numerous tenders nj
service to organize companies of soldiers
for the war with Spain which are being re-
celved by the executive department, Gov
ernor Culberson said this evening that I'M
der the bill now before congress providing
Tor reorganization of the army, applicants
1of positions of rank must pass an exam
inaton before military board and prove
their qualifications, and that 1t is doubt
tlll yet whether the power to appoint off,
GERS will be vested In the governors of the
different States.
Among the tenders received by the gov
ernor today was one by Judge Hendricks
CT Henderson, who offered the services of
1000 knights OF Pythias
A letter was also received from julie
Cbaudron of Dallas stating that 200 sur
vivors OF the Confederate navy now living
In Texas are ready and anxious to serve
4 number of women have written, tender
ing their services as nurses.
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rrnIre from ontnr,o.

Daily British WhIg Kingston, Ont.
Tho Houston tTexas) Post celebrates III
fourteenth anniversary In an issue con-
tanning 1856 columns Of adyertlsiNg and 221
OF reading matter. The printing OF the
colorcd supplement- is interesting, not only
from intrinsic merit, but from the fact
that 1t Is the work of Cummings g. Son,
the hend of which house graduated from
Kingston printing office. In fact, the
whole get-up of the paper, the mass Of
solid information which makes this issue
reliable guide book to the largest OF the
Ans rio an states, the manly tone OF its edit
orinl matter makes The Post model de-
serving attentive regard by tho big In
dams Of New York journalism.
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COLLEGE STUDENTS.
Mr.. Cleveland Made Them n Pnfriot-
In, M eel,

Mr.. Cleveland Made Them n Pnfriot-
ic speech.
Princeton. n. j.. April 22.--The greatest
student demonstrations since the civil war
took place on Princeton campus last night.
One thousand students paraded through
the town and about the campus and finally
drew up In front OF OK President Cleve-
lands house and with ringing cheers in
dueed him 10 come out. The enthusiasm
was nnbounded end Mr.. Cleveland made a
speech, every sentence OF which was loudly
chcered.
He said in part: II suppose that tbis
demonstration Is an evidence OF your
patriotism in this critical hour OF our Ma
tions history. ] am glad TO see It, Stand
by The country when she In Highland !
am not SO sure that we should not stand
BY her when she IL wrong Let us hope
that in this crisis which is upon us our
arms may sustain their proves and that
II may be demonstrated In after years that
We were right. Stern duties face the Amer
lean people today. and let us hope that
these duties may be performed In the sans
high way that our duties were performed
in the preliminary stages Of the trouble,
and In tho days to come let us prepare our
selves FOR the proper performance on all
occasions OF these duties. But so far az IN
US lies let us be conservative and right
eous to the end
Loud hurrahs were given for the ex-
president before the crowd of enthusiastic
students took up their march again.
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WAN NOTES..

Cisco Texas April 2l.--ReguIars from
Fort Bliss were given an ovation as they
passed through here
Forney, yEexas, April 21.-Great en-
thusiasm 4ys aroused here by the passage
of severast trains OF regulars.
Weatherford. Texas, April PA great
crowd gathered here TO cheer the United
States regulars as they went through.
Franklin. Texas, April 2l.--several young
men of this Place have sent in applications
10 the Roberts Rifles OF Bremond. They
believe they Will see active service.
Alice. Texas. April 2.--D. s Booth. ed
itor of the Alice Echo. has been author
lied by Captain MacManus or tho Kennedy
Rifles, company II. First regiment, Texas
Volunteer Guard, Of Corpus Christi to en-
list volunteers at Alice.
Halletsvlle, Texas. April e2.--General A.
p, Bagby. prominent lawyer of this place
who is a graduate Of West Point and who
rose TO the rank of brigadier general In the
Confederate army, has, through Congress
man Joseph ID. sayers, rendered his serv-
ices TO the president for the war with
Spain.
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Galveston, Texas, April ga call was
issued this afternoon for mass meeting
to be held tomorrow. at which steps VIII
be taken to organize a Galveston regiment.
This regiment is to be entirely separate
and distinct from the Volunteer Gucrd as
now organized. 1t will be eosm 7poiitan
and all classes OF people will re wolceme
1t is understood that well known y es.
point man will be placed at the head of
n. Through Governor CulbeTson The SER
vices of this regiment will be offered TO
the United States If the exigencies Of the
war with Spain should require.
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nm Field Artillery.

p-erham Texas, April 22.-The Brennan
r,eIa Artillery had inspection THURSDAY
r,ott Most of the company was In attend
ance few. however. we're in Houston at
tending the San Jacinto celebration tne.e'
Tho terms OF enlistment OF sixteen OF tne
=, or.hers had expired; among the numper
was that Of Captain Ben schmid the cap
tain made speech to the company pre-
senting to them the serious side OF tus
r,at,er and that the members OF the fiein
nrt,,isrv were destined at very carry
S,ts IN be called from the Occupation u
..risv ,nv' soldiers at home TO actuai ssr.-
irn al the front and as the term OF ea',ss
,,sns If a number OF the company mao e..
,,i,.rs thers var no restraint upon theih "
i h,r CAV re,naln IN the militia II they ehose
~ srit,a,aa na continued that ms Term
rad as expired. but tha. he for one "a.
tsnaed to remain in the sersics ana Nosia
re-enlist at once. .orn s,t
All Of the OTHER members whose term 80
sxnired siguifled Hike intention Ihree
osr snpIications for membership were ac,
cented and 1t is said that there are seseia,
more who will apply to become hieihoe''
OF the company. ...,nnsd IN
The two Calling guns we're snipp. y,
p,,ias Friday for the artillery company u
that city.
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T,c crcenyIIIc Companies.

Greenvillc, Texas. April 22.--Both of the
local military companies, the Greenvil'e
Rifles and Greenville Light Guards, met
at their respective armories last night for
drill. and to hear reports from the COM
handing officers touching the war outlook
and the possibility OF being called out ior
service.
CAPTAIN Nichols told the Rifles he was
ready TO go and would not stop to argue
the oonstitutionality of the call or service
demanded. feeling that patriotism and love
of the flag was proper guide in the hour
of National need.
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The lsniRht,y Browning.

The Enterprise is glad to see that Its
old friend, Hon. j. N. Browning OF ANA
rillo. is out for lieutenant governor. He 10
ripe in democracy; he is ripe in legislative
experience; he Is ripe in parliamentary law:
he lis ripe In love for his great State; In
short, he is just the sort of timber for the
second place on the ticket, because II loo
Savers should happen to die. he would
make m ideal governor. Besides all this
II Ia high time that the great Panhandle
country. that Gibraltar OF democracy.
should be recognized in substantial way.
and TO honor Jim Browning Ia 10 recognize
/ the Panhandle. Of which he is big
slice" U
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sPANLsH MANIFESTO.
An Appeal 10 CubDns 10 RepeI In
VISION by the United Sfrtes.

Havana. April % The colonial govern
mont has published manifesto protesting
against the intervention OF the United
states Eat the moment Of establishment Of
the new regime and political liberty and
when Cuba, for the first Time, was going
TO arrange a colonial parliament. replacing
SPANS sovereignty in Cuba with auton-
omy."
The manifesto also intimates that II Il
the intention OF the United States TO annex
Cuba and adds:
the Invaders. Remember the conduct Of
the defenders Of Havana over century aga
agalnst the Invaders OF Albemarle" trefer-
ring TO the British invasion-)
The manifesto concludes with acciaiminf
Spain. Spanish Cuba, the king and queen
regent.
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RANIARDs, PATRIOTIC.
demonstration Given the
\ king-NO Cabinet Crisis.

DEMONSTRATION Given the
N King-No Cabinet Crisis.
M April %. -2:s0 p. Man i'm
crowd witnessed the military pa
front Of the palace this morning,
lime enthusiasm was displayed when
t1g kiEg appeared on balcony. a
pcnsttation has been arranged to
asbefore the military club tonight.
esn regent during the day consulted
encrs Silvela and Romero Robledo,
nsefyative leaders. The former said
ND with the declarations Of Mar
CAmpos when the latter SAID:
n ere only two parties in Spain.
fnr peace and the second is for war.
NJ has failed and the second ought
" called"
GAma7ao, the liberal leader. urged
lQsta cabinet to continue III office.
Rmier on leaving the palace at .
this afternoon declared that there
anlutely no Foundation in the rumors
Esflnet crisis. Senior Sagasta has re-
Eandilcquent messages of demon
en 10 favor of Spain which have re-
rken place at Havana.
Ermier during the day announced
ne ssnate will meet tomorrow and the
H Will meet on Monday.
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LIN Grange Light Guard.

La Grange, Texas, April 22..--1he Post
boy had no difficulty in disposing OF his
papers here today and could have sold
many more. War news on the streets was
plentiful and all we're anxious TO see If The
Post would verify the truth of the rumors
Wiedcman's orchestra in their parade at
noon ran up large flag bearing the Stars
and Stripes while they played Dixie
which aroused great deal of enthusiasm
among the citizens, who applauded heartily
The La Grange Light Guards are ready for
service whenever the call comes and a cav
airy company is being organized which
will volunteer for service as soon as the
organization has been completed.
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TAYLOR. Texas, April 22.-When the news
reached here at 4 p. M. yesterday evening
that tho American fleet had been ordered -
head for Cuba the fire alarm was turned
In whistles blew, bells rang and regular
r.ndsmonltim broke loose fever OF ex-
pn;,en,ant went through the city and war
sn,rit nervaded the air. Patriotism In Tay-
,nr registers away up IN &C."
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xashyiille,s Cartnrc.

|niile, Tenn, April 22.-Commander
IN Maynard of the Nashville, which
: Inst shot and made the first cap
Stle war, is a Knoxville man. The
aiem on receipt of the news was
Buena Ventura, from Pascagoula,
I'M captured by the Nashville, was
vi Mobile parties for Rotterdam
)koto feet of lumber. valued at $780,
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REORGANIZATION Contemplated.


New York. April 22.--Tho Journal has
the following special from Washington:
The reorganization of the cabinet Is con-
templated. The resignation of Postmaster
General Gary today. ostensibly on accoun,
of his health. hut in reality, many persons
alIege. because he is opposed TO war in ally
form. is the first of series OF designations
expected, Secretary Long, IT may be stated
on good authority. wrote his resignation to-
day and signed 1t. The president Ia un-
derstood to have decided to withhold II
for several days, and the secretary tonight
denied that he lad resigned. MIR. Long
is also opposed to energetic war MEASURES
Admiral Walker Is slated for the "iyaI
portfolio. Secretary of State Sherman, II
is said. Will also resign shortly. His re-,
tirement has been threatened for several
weeks. The place was offered TO Senator
Cushman X. Davis three weeks ago. and
he declined It. In view OF tho impor'an:
work the United States has undertaken
the disposition OF the president and his
close friends'is to organize cabinet which
will be 10 hearty sympathy with the pro-
gramme congress has decided upon.
Advocates Of peace In the cabinet feel
that their places should be taken by per-
sons who have no constitutional Bcriples
against war.
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HUNG wByLER IN pnrIGY.

Hanover. " H.. April 22.--Dartmouth's
student. made an exciting war demonstra-
lion last night. marching through tho
town with a banner inscribed: "weyler
sunk the Maine" In the center OF tho
town Weyler was hung in effigy and thea
burned. The students then marched 10
several faculty residences and were greeted
with war speeches.
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.,..-o..cd In war News.

waxahachie. Texas. April 1.-THE rural
population fiocked to town TO-DAY 70 nsai
about the war. when told that Uncle sam
was moving Havanaward the strong sons
NJ Toll shouted Long live the Stars ana
Stripes" and again III we don't gel en-
I've don't want EN- Many are anxious 20
enlist in case the president calls Tor soil
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-23
Temerario Preparing for Sen.

New York, April 22.~-charles r.. Flint
g. Co, stated tonight that they have re-
ceived message from Buenos Ayres, Eddy.
Hall g. Co. which says the Spanish tor
peGo gunboat Tenerario WAS preparing TO
60 TO sea. She has been trying TO secure
coal at Buepos Ayres.
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whene in south Texas.

To the Editor Of The Post
wish 10 make an inquiry through the
columns OF your widely circulated psper
Can wheat be successfully raised ~ this
coast country Who has tried Il and has
II been q success or failure7 During the
last ave months we have added q eur clu-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-23
FOR Homo Prolection.

Corpus Christi. Texas. April 22.-A call
was isfued Tor . mass meeting Of citizens
az Market hail tonaTrow afternoon at :
o'clock. ths objcnt being to oraanize
military company for hcme protection
Sheriff Mcrierran fas cciled a similar
meeting in the various rTccinc,s Of the
county for tho same purpose.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-23
CAVALRY AT GALVESTON.
The First Regiment Now Needs Only
Two yErnnnx.


Galveston, Texas, April 22.--The army
bill passed by congress yesterday provides
for volunteer army Anticipating the
passage OF this bill several young men here
have been taking steps TO organize cavalry
company to be rendered for service as VOL
unteers. The adjutant general of Texas
has been formally requested TO allow the
organization and Colonel Wates of the
First Texas Cavalry regiment has been
asked to recommend the mastering in of
the troops.
The muster rolls are open to all able
bodies citizens of the United States between
the ages of Is and 40 years. and may be
seen and signed at the following places:
Tribune business office, Leinbach's drug
store and room 10, custom house
1t is understood that all applicants must
have n fair knowledge of Workmanship.
The commits stoned officers will be APP
pointed by the governor, the non-commls-
stoned officers by the captain
Mr. W. T. Levy. United states inspector
of immigration, who has been one OF inc
octive movers looking to the organization,
said today tina. Colonel Waties OF the IeNas
cavalry was favorably disposed toward
recommending the addition OF galveston
troop to his regiment and as soon rs tne
muster roll reached sixty or seventy-ilve
men formal tender would be made to the
governor with request for Colonel YATES
inspection and approval of the organization
and subsequent lnustering !" lt th's ap-
nroyaI is obtained. The First Texas Cai-
airy regiment lacks only two troops OF nay
;ny n full tcn-company regimental orgahi-
y.F,on-thc only full regiment OF volunteer
cavalry in the United States.
Opportunity is now given by the organio
,,.;on of this troop TO those who have
wanted Ws war to enlist and, perhaps see me
rough rough side Of war either on the ltio Granoe
~ In Cuba
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Ton, Hnn,,Iton Gnnrds.

Huntsville. Texes, April 2e The mem
bers OF the Tom Hamilton Guards nave
been notified By Captain Allan j. smither
to hold themselves in readiness to move az
= moments notice. 4 meeting has peen
called for Sunday morning 10 make b''.'i
rreparations unless earlier called otit
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boys should conflict epsue the meeting
last night would have, converted them
The election OF officers was gone into anil
nesulted as follows: Captain, Il. c. Lee:
FIRST lieutenant G. A. Davis; second licu-
tenant J.. +. Johnson; secretary md treas
urer H. G. Rallew historian. Will Pannlll
chaplain. J. J. Mcclellan.
Lieutenant Colonel q. w Hardy made a
rousing address to the boys regarding the
probability OF being called out.
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= eeixe spanish ships.

orleans, April 22.--orders have
sued to intercept and seize the Cat
II Miguel lover, the Spanish ships.
IN here last night.
|icuisiana naval reserves will be
b service tomorrow. part going to
nd others to the mouth of the
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Waxahachio, Texas. April ga call was
issued today for all patriotic men who do
sired to form ono or more cavalry COM
panies for service in State or National de-
Tense. The call is signed by George Wilson.
4. p. Whipplc. Joe Pinkston ], +, Hendnr-
son, John ID. McRae and Fred Meredith.
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yhe e;urit,y RITES.

corsicana, Texas. April ss.-The Garitiy
Riaes held very important meeting at
the armory last night.
Had any one doubted the intention Of the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-23

James Mari has been appointed watcn,
man and fireman In the custom house q
FL Paso at a salary ~ 5000