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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-22

Key West, Fla. April 22.-The u. s.
cruiser Nashville captured the ship
Buena Vura, of 100 tons, having on
board cargo Of lumber. She was on
her way from the coast of Texas. The
cruiser fired a six FOUNDER and the
Spaniards surrendered.
Madrid, April 90, a. ma royal de-
cree has been gazetted, calling out 3d.
09) men of the reserves OF 1897.
Washington, April 22.-After the
cabinet meeting 1t was announced that
the President considers that war is now
on, and no time will be lost in forcing
the issue.
a proclamation notifying all nations
of the harbor blockade OF Havana has
been signed.
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district of Porto Rico and there Is riot
ing all through the island.
Havana, April %. 10 a.m.-Captaln
General Blanco has published decree
confirming his previous DEGREES and
declaring the island TO be in state of
war.
He also annuls his former similar de-
crees granting pardon to insurgents
and places under martial law all those
who are guilty of treason. espionage,
crimes against peace or against the in
depeiSence Of the nation, seditious re-
volts, attacks against the government
or against the authorities and against
those who disturb public order though
only by means Of printed matter.
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with stones and Mr.. Montague. Hughes
Crackenthorpe. @. c.. had a similar ex-
perience.
GUARDING THE PRESIDENT.


Want No Spanish Assassins at the white
House Protection for Washington.
Washington, April 21.-The Post to-
morrow will say: A military guard will
be placed at the, White House in a
few days. This has been definitely set
tied, but none OF the details of the mr.
rnngements are known. Col. Bingham,
superintendent of public buildings and
grounds, will have charge of the guard
and such others as may be placed at
the public buildings.
A conference was held today between
Nal Moore, superintendent of police,
and Chief WlllSie OF the United States
secret service.in regard to civil guard
at the White House. The force around
the grounds will be largely increased
and many detectives in citizens clothes
will be placed on duty Every active
precaution Will be taken to protect the
President from any possible danger.
Torpedoes and mines are being plant
ed in the Potomac river below Wash
ington. They are being put there as
safeguard In case of an emergency.
and the exact location of the mines
being kept secret The majority of
work is being done by night and Is be-
ing pushed forward with an eye to the
possible contingency of a hostile fleet
attempted to shell the capital
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FIRST SPANISH PRIZE.
1t is a Lumber ship. with Twenty Span
iards on Hoard.

Key West. Fla. April 22,-The first
Spanish prize is the steamer Buena
Ventura from Pascagoula. Miss. for
Rotterdam with lumber. The Nas'b
Vile fired a blank shot, which the
Spaninrd ignored. This was followed
by shot rom six FOUNDER. The
Buena Ventura then surrendered with
her crew OF twenty men.
The Nashville towed her prize into
this harbor, at IL o'clock this morning
and put prize crew on board. Both
ships are lying well out in the stream.
Tho news of the capture OF the
Spf 1iard set the people OF Key West
frantic with enthusiasm. All work
has. been suspended and the docks are
crowded with people.
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WITH THE SQUADRON.
Men of the NAVY Not Forgetfui of the
Maine.

on Board the Flagship New York,
off Key West. Fla, April 81. 1890 p. m.
The night is being spent quietly on
board this vessel. All think 1t is the
last they viii spend In American
waters for some time 10 come.
Capt. Chadwick has arranged Il
special mali to leave for the shor1 at
II O'Clock. and the officers AID meG
are now busy writing farewell letters.
Capt. Sampson is in his cabin with
Capt. Chadwick and Fighting Bob"
Evans. who came over from the Iowa
about an hour ago. They are consult
inE with respect to the final plans.
Though the seriousness of the inn
pending war is not belittled. the gem
eral feeling is one of intense relief.
The long suspense. which has proved
so trying, is now practically at an end
and the flying squadron knows what
It has to face. 1t has been repeated
~ stated in these dispatches that the
rank and file are willing and anxious to
fight. This is more than ever the tone
exhibited tonight. The Maine has not
been forgotten.
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Change of Orders for the Troops from Salt
Lake and Idaho.

Topeka, Kan. April 2l.--The officials
OF the Atchlson. Topeka & Santa Fe
have received peremptory orderE from
Quartermaster General Atwood at Dem
yer to divert the troops they now have
In transit on their line to New Orleans
at Chattanooga.
They are composed of eight COM
panles comprising the Seventh infantry
from Fort Logan and the same number
making up the Twenty-fourth infan-
try from Fort Douglas.
Spokane. Wash, April 21.-It was 1880
o'elock this evening before the seven
companies OF the Sixteenth infantry.
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Paris, of the American line, chartered
by the United States government
sailed at els p. m for New York.
though her regular sailing day is Sat
urday. She had $50 passengers and
her cargo included u quantity of guns
and ammunition,
the crowds on the docks, and the band
OF the Union Steamship company's
steamer Britain played Yankee Doodle
as the Paris steamed seward,
The Paris passed Hurst Castle at
1856 p. m.
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Madrid, April 22.-All the persons
consulted by the queen regent have
advised continuance of the Sagasta
cabinet. Ii is probable, however. that
the minister of marine, Admiral Ber-
muio. Will insist upon resigning in or
der to take command of n squadron.
Patriotic enthusiasm reigns through
out Madrid and the Spanish provinces.
The queen regent had long confer
ence today with Gen. Weyler and the
European diplomats had frequent con-
j ferences with Sennr Grllop = ttt.fa
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Walla Walla. April 22,-The Six
tenth U. S. infantry. under command
of Col. Theaker, comprising four hun
dred and fifty men and officers. passed
through this city this morning from
Forts Sherman and Spokane en- route
to Chicamauga.
Thousands of patriotic citizens and
q detachment of the Fourth United
States cavalry Were Mt the o. II. & N.
depot when the special train arrived
and the soldiers were greeted with
rousing cheers.
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Washington. April 22.-The President
today sent these nominations to the
Senate: Col VIM. H. Nash. assistant
commissary general Of subsistence. to
he commissary general OF subsistence
with the rank of bHgadier general:
Charles II. Ross surveyor of customs
at Burlington, Iowa.
To be third lieutenant in the revenue
cutter service: Herman II. Wolff OF
Ohio
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from Fort Sherman. Ida. and Spokane,
Wash. got away today on the o. II. &
N, bound for Chckamauga park. The
original orders Were for the regiment
To go To New Orleans. but the
orders were changed to 20 TO the park.
II Is understood the change was made
because of the difficulty of getting IL
camp ground with suitable supply of
water in New Orleans, 4 flag was pre-
r"ntcd to them by the citizens Of
SyDkane
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Washington. April 22,-Secretary
Long has laid down n hard and fast
rule forbiddlng the giving out OF in
formation concerning the movements
OF the fleet.
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Tint the Spanish Cruiser Alfonso Has Becr
Blown In.

Key West. April GA rumor that
the Spanish cruiser Alfonso XIII had
heen blown up by n cruiser belonging
to the United States was current here
this morning but 1t is discredited by
those best Informed.
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Washington, April 22.-The procla-
nation of blockade was signed before
the meeting adjourned and will be
promulgated, 1t Is understood. at once.
The embargo resolutions OF Congress
were aso discussed at length and fin
ally approved by the President. They
vii leffectunlly prevent the landing at
any Cuban or Spanish port Of coal or
other contraband articles.
Customs officers win lie instructed not
to grant clearance papers to any ves-
sells so laden. and IL n false statement
is made as to their destination they viii
not be permitted to pass the blockade
and viii be subject to seizure.
During hte meeting General Greeley.
chief signal officer of the army, was
called in as was also Mr.. Marean, the
local manager OF the Western Union
Telegraph company, but the nature of
their business was not disclosed.
The cabinet discussed nlsnber of
important matters bearing upon the
situation, but the members We're un-
usually reticent in regard to them.
The President and his advisers consider
the war now on, and no time will be
lost in forcing the Misuse.
At the conclusion of the netting the
President took walk with Secretary
Alger No other melting OF the cabinet
vii be held unless by special. call of
the President.
New York, April ga dispatch TO
the Herald from St. Thomas SAYS a
revolution has broken out in the Ponce
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THE BLOCKADE OF CUBA
A Proclamation Issued Closing Certain Ports Of
the Island.
VESSELS OF NEUTRAL POWERS NOTIFIED
They VIII be Given Thirty Days to Leave
the Harbors Designated In the
Proclamation.

Washington, April 22.-The following
proclamation announcing the blockade
of Cuban ports was issued today:
By the President of the United
States:
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas. By joint resolution passed
by the Congress and approved April
20, 1898, and communicated to the gov
eminent OF Spain, it was demanded
that said government at once relin>
Qulsh its authority and government ih
the island OF Cuba and withdraw its
naval forces from Cuba and Cuban
waters, and the President of the Unit
ed States was directed and empow-
cred to use the entire land and naval
forces of the United States and to call
into the actual service OF the United
States the militia of the several states
to such extent az might be necessary
TO carry said resolution into eject
and
Whereas, In carrying into effect the
resolution the President of the Unit
ed states deems II necessary TO set on
foot and maintain blockade of the
north coast of Cuba, including all ports
of said coast between GardenaS and
Bahia Honda, and the port of Glen
fueges on the south coast of Cuba;
Now, therefore, /, William Mckinley,
President of the United States, in or
der to enforce the said resolution, do
hereby declare and proclaim that the
United States OF America have insti-
tuted and viii maintain a blockade OF
the north coast of Cuba, including
ports on said coast between Cardenas
and Bahia and the port of Ceinfuegos
on the south coast of Cuba, aforesaid.
In pursuance of the laws of the United
States and the laws of nations appllc-
able to such cases. An efficient force
will be posted so as to prevent the en-
trance and exit of vessels from the
ports aforesaid. Any neutral vessel APP
preaching said ports and attempting to
leave the same without notice or knowl-
edge of the establishment of such
blockade viii be duly warned by the
commander of the blockading forces,
who will endorse on her register the
fact and the date of such warning and
where such endorsement was made
and II the same vessel shall again at
tempt to ter any blockaded port she
will be captured and sent to the nearest
convenient port for such proceedings
against her and her cargo as prize
as may be deemed advisable. Neutral
vessels lying In any of the said ports
at the time of the establishment of
such blockade will be allowed thirty
days to issue therefrom.
In witness whereof, / have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington. this
22nd day of April, A. ID. 1885 and OF the
Independence of the United States the
one Hundred and Twenty-second
(Signed) WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
BY the President:
JOHN SHERMAN.
Secretary of State.
Washington, April 22.-The procla-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-22
TreaSurer'S Sale
SEATED and UNSEATED LANDS,
For Unpaid Taxes in Lackawnana
County, Years 1So5-IS06.
MONDAY JUNE 18th, 1893.
SEATED LANDS.

is hereby 10
OF the
following
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JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.

The remains of Mrs. John Davis
were removed yesterday from her late
home in Sicliler's Hollow to the home
Of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George
Pendred, on the East side, and the flu
neral will take place at o'clock this
afternoon. The services will be held in
the ST. James church. The Rev. Fes
sender will Oificiate. lnterment will
be made i'm Shadyside cemetery.
Airs. Francis Gendall was given
party by her Sunday school class on
Wednesday evening last. The time
was most pleasantly passed in the
rendition of vocal and instrumental
music. Deep sorrow was expressed by
the class in regards to their teacher
and leader, who will leave shortly for
their new home in Plains. Mrs. Cen
dali was presented with a beautiful
present, a token of the spirit which
predominated between her and her
Sunday school class.
Mr. Richard Hawkins, of South Main
street, left yesterday for Philadelphia
Mr.. Hawkins brother John left here
about a month ago, and it is said he
is doing well.
Mrs, Coon, of Brandt, was visiting
friends in town yesterday.
The team of the Knights of Pythas
Will meet this evening for practice.
Mrs. Edwin Woodward, who has suf-
forod for several weeks from blood
poisoning, caused by her arm coming
in contact with cactus plant, has about
recovered from the effects of the
trouble.
Mr.. David Kennedy, of the East Side,
who is suffering from an abscess on the
hcad,was in Scranton yesterday receiv-
ing treatment. He was accompanied
by w. f. Sullivan and John f. Laugh
ncy.
Mrs. Theodore Townsend. Of Bacon
street, was visiting in Carbondale on
Wednesday.
The child Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Blake, of Second street, who has been
suffering for some time with pneumo-
mia, is recovering.
Miss Jennie jenkins. of Carhondale,
was visiting here yesterday.
John Friend, of Mayficld. was visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Perris, of Priccburg.
Mrs. Mary Pritchard is visiting with
friends at Olyphant.
There is as yet no change in the
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WAVERLY.

Col J.. l.. Hitchcock, of Scranton.
was caller in town the early part of
this week.
Mr.. T., Tinkelpaugh, of Carbondale,
contemplates locating here and OPEN
ing watch and jewelry store.
Rev. |" l., Kennedy is confined to the
house by illness.
Edward G. Carpenter has been elect
ed delegate To the state convention
which meets ut Harrisburg next June.
street Commissioner James Van In
wichen IS doing good work on~our
roads, and if the weather should re-
main favorable for few days, pedcs-
crlans Will be allowed the use of the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-22
TAYLOR NEWS.
Early Morning Fire-- Councilman
Powell observation-disclosures and
Other News.


This town was thrown into a state of
great excitement at an early hour yes
terday morning, when fire broke out in
the three-story brick building occupied
by Hannick q Moore, liquor dealers, of
Main street, and which is the property
of the former gentleman. The fire orig
mated in the basement and gained con-
siderable headway, and but for the
prompt arrival of the Taylor Hose COM
pany no doubt great portion Of the
main street buildings would have been
destroyed. The interior of the first floor
and basement is total wreck from
fire and water. How the fire originated
is as yet a mystery.
The Tribune branch office in Taylor
is in the CObleigh building. Local Rep
resentative e. G. Evans in charge.
Thomas p. Jones. of Main street, Wis
tied Olyphant friends on Wednesday,
The directors of the Price Library
association will meet this evening in
their rooms at $50 O'Clock.
The news that Councilman James
Powell, sr., of the First ward has re-
considered his resignation is heralded
with much delight
Mrs. j. p. Cooper, of Main street, is
rapidly recovering from her recent i'll
ness.
Oysters in every style; meals at all
hours; lunches of all kinds: best of
wines, liquors and cigars: L. Robin
sons lager always on tap, at Fred.
Martins hotel, Union street.
The borough council met in special
session on Wednesday evening in the
council chambers for the purpose of
acting upon several important ques-
tions. At this meeting it was decided
to enter a lawsuit against the Scranton
Traction company and the Pennsylva-
MIA Telephone company for the pay
ment of taxes on poles. The question
of bonding the borough was also acted
upon. The opening of the new roads
in the First ward was thrown over to
future meeting.
Samuel Powell, of the First ward, is
serving as juror this week.
Thomas d. Edwards, who was seri-
ously hurt at the Pyne mines on Mon
day last, is slowly improving at Moses
Taylor hospital.
Miss Blodwin Griffiths of this place,
was the guest of relatives in Providence
on Wednesday.
Mrs. David Price, of Clarks Summit,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. f. Davis, of North Main street
Martin Luther lodge, No. -, Loyal
knights Of America, will meet this
evening in Reese's hall
Mrs. Erastus Jones, of North Taylor.
is slowly recovering from her recent
sickness
y rehearsal will he held for the So
pranos and altos Of the Taylor Choral
union at the Calvary Baptist church
this evening.
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QUIETLY Welded.

\ very quiet wedding occurred We'd
nosdaN evening when Miss Julia A.,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Bell,
"f Spring street and William w. He'd
den, Of Lincoln avenue, were made
husband and wife. The ceremony was
performed at the Baptist parsonage
at o'clock by Rev. r. r. Jepson Miss
Lottio HCddon, a sister of the groom.
and Frederick Haucnstein attended the
couple.
After the ceremony the party was
driven tn Mr.. and Mrs. Hcdden's newly
furnished home on Lincoln avenue,
where number of friends who were
aware uf the important event. spent the
evening with them. 10 n host of 9TH
er friends the news will be a pleasant
surprise and they viii hasten to extend
their best wishes for a long. happy and
prosperous married life. The bride re-
ceivcd number of fine presents.
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GOING TO WAR.
Two CnrbondnIians Eager TO Spill
Snnnish Gore.

spanish SOTcs
The first residents of this city to
volunteer their services to the govern
ment in the present war crisis and
have been accepted, are John Walsh,
of South Church street, and Robert
Kelly, of South Main street. The men
received a telegram from naval de-
partment officials yesterday to report
for duty at o'clock this afternoon.
Messrs. Walsh and Kelly passed the
examination for entering the navy
about one year ago. and the former was
employed in the Brooklyn navy yard
fOr-some time. When it became evil
dent to the men that there is to be
war. they volunteered their services,
and were promptly accepted.
There has been much talk i'm the city
Of organizing an emergency regiment,
home guards, etc, to be ready i'm case
Of necessity, but Mcssrs. Walsh and
Kelly are the first Carbondalians to
back up their patriotism by going
where their services will be needed
most.
Although Messrs. Walsh and Kelly
are the first men to offer themselves for
active service, Peter a. Larkin, of
brooklyn street, who is a student at the
Baltimore College of Physicians and
Surgeons, has the distinction Of being
the first to offer his services to the
government. The class. at the college,
Of which Mr.. Lartin is member have
offered their services in the capacity Of
surgeons in the event Of war. Mr.. Lar
kin has not vet heard whether their
offer has been accepted.
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LOCAL AND Personal.

Christian Pruner, who has been en-
ployed by DR.. y. l.. Bailey for some
time has accepted a position in Blume's
carriage factory at Scranton. James
Mason has accepted a position with
pr Bailey.
The ladies of Trinity church have de-
cided to give an entertainment in the
Watt building on May 3.
Miss Genevieve Farrell, of Dickson
avenue, is visiting in Scranton.
Mrs. Anna and Lena Blank, of
Brandt, are visiting their sister, Mrs.
T. Is. Gardner, of Washington street
Mrs l.. Thorpe, of Wayne street, is
entertaining Miss Mabel Hobbs, of
South Canaan.
Morris Moses, of New York, was in
the city yesterday.
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employees Of the Gravity railroad. It is
great Improvement on the wheelbar-
row for the use of the watchmen on the
Gravity road for wheeling ashes. The
Improvement consists in the wheel be-
ing set back i'm the box further than
that of the old machines thus enabling
the operator to wheel larger quantities
with more ease. BY the wheel being
i'm the centre of the box the load Is
thrown more on the wheel and less on
the arms. Ralph Haley, watchman at
No. I. is the lucky one to have the first
machine and says he does not want to
part with 1t again. Many others along
the line are waiting patiently for one.
1t is expected that the company will
adopt them for general use along their
line. Mr.. Chapman is today receiving
congratulations over mis- invention by
every one who sees it.
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cycle riders.
DR.. N. G. Mackey was elected dele
gate to the Republican convention
which met at Taylor last Tuesday.
Rev. j. Il. Sumner has returned from
Norwich, York state, where he has
been attending conference. He will re-
main here another term.
Leave your order for a first-class
suit OF clothing at Martin Bald's, next
door TO postoflice.
The usual services will be held at
the Baptist church by the pastor, A.
Bergen Browe, next Sunday.
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ganizing a castle OF the A. o. X. OF the
NJ. G. District Deputy Select Comman-
der James Williamson will address the
meeting. A good organization Is ex-
pected as large number have signi-
fed their intention of becoming mem
hers. All who wish to connect them
selves with the order should be pres
ent on Monday evening.
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A FEW POINTERS.

Tho recent statistics of the number of
deaths show that the large majority die
with consumption. This disease may COM
mence with an apparently harmless
cough which can be cured instantly by
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs, which is guaranteed to cure and
relieve all cases. Price Is and 5Oc. Sold
by all druggists; ask for free sample
today.
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condition of Bruce Knapp who is serl-
ously i'll of pneumonia.
Fred Page, of Jackson. Susquehanna
county, is the guest of Professor Rog-
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CARBONDALE.

fThc Carbondale correspondence OF The
Tribune has been placed in the hands OF
Mr.. G. r. Mum, Salem avenue and
Church street, to whom news items may
be addressed. All complaints as to ir-
regular delivery etc, should be made to
w. J. Roberts, news agent.l
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