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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-22

leather, was not followed by quota ions. which
were weaker. showing some general decline.
although in a few goods an advance. but the
result was lower for country and packer
hides.-Dun's Review. Nov. 10.
Dry GOOds-The dry goods market in
Boston Is quiet. orders for goods for i'm
mediate use having fallen of, but the de-
mend for spring shows some increase. The
cotton goods market is featureless. The
mills are better sold ahead than for a hong
time, owing to the recent heavy export trade,
but no further movement in that direction
is reported. Prices are firmly held. Bleached
goods are slow, with buyers holding off
Stocks are large but holders are firm as
reported. Print cloths are firm and in bet
ter demand. Printed cloths are quiet. Prices
on shirtings have been established, the fig
ures being the lowest ever known, and the
outlook for a good business is bright. job
bers are not buying, however, they are
engaged in cleaning up their supplies before
stock taking. Ginghams are firm, with
buyers still holding on and the outlook ia
for lower prices.-Bradstreet's Nov. 10.
Dry GOOds-The cotton goods market has
presented more features this week than for
some time past. The expected break in lead
ing makes OF bleached eottons has come,
carrying price well below any previous
ord. There has been an exceedingly active
demand for print cloths. resulting in ad-
vance Of Lice and an occasional line of
staple ginghams has been raised &c per
yard The break in bleached cottOns has not
had any effect beyond the goods particularly
interested, but the print cloth movement is at
the close exercising a generally favorable in
fuence The general demand at first hands
has been fully up TO previous averags. and
with the aid of special transactions the weeks
business has reached more considerable
total than for some time pass Reports az
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-22

st. Paul-Jobbers are we'll pleased with
trade conditions Il Ugh the weather has not
been al that could be desired, and shoe
sales for the week have not been heavy, but
the first cold spell will stiffen the demand
Fall trade in plumbers supplies has been the
best for several years. and hardware houses
report steady increase in their output Drugs.
paints and oils move well. and there is a
ready market for harness and saddlery. City
retail trade shows marked improvement.
especially in dry goods and clothing, and coll
lecuons are fairly good.-Dun's Review, Nov.
10
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-22

The Ladies' Literary club, of Grand Rap
ids Mich. has again received hattering no
tice, this time in Harper's Bazaar. The club
is department club with splendid study
classes and a magnificent club house
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08
CHARGED TO SPAIN.
Senator Perkins Boldly Declares She Blew
Up the Maine.

Washington, April 4. 1t was frank
~ and openly charged in the senate
today by Mr., Perkins, of California, in
a set speech, that Spain was respon-
sible for the Maine disaster, as it had
been brought about by Spanish machi-
nations and Spanish treachery. The
speech of Mr.. Perkins was only one OF
four prepared addresses on the Cuban
question, delivered in the senate today.
Mr.. Clay, of Georgia. while hoping for
a peaceful solution of the problem the
country is now facing, declared strong
" in favor of Independence of the
Cubans and pleaded TO the administra-
ton the loyal support of the south,
which, in the event of war, would have
to bear the brunt of the conflict. Mr.
Perkins took substantially the same
grounds, and his vigorous treatment of
the Maine disaster aroused the crowd
ed galleries to enthusiastic applause.
Mr.. Mantle, of Montana, while express
ing confidence in the administration,
maintained that the time for action
had now arrived. and that action must
be to the end that Cuba should be free.
Mr.. Rawlins. of Utah, entirely ilimi-
mated the president from consideration
in his speech, holding that the case
against Spain was already made up,
and that with congress rested the re-
sponsibility of declaring war. Forcing
us to wait longer was only to invite
criticism. He declared for the most
vigorous action Immediately.
After the Cuban speeches had been
delivered. the senate resumed consid-
GRAFTON OF the sundry civil bill, and
finished 80 pages before adjourning.
Despite the specific statement that the
presidents message would not be sent
TO congress today, and the inferentiai
understanding that the subject of Cubs
might not be even referred 20, people
came TO the capitol by the thousands.
All interest Is now conferred ia the
forthcoming message. As foreshad'
owed bv those close 20 the ADMINISTERS
ton, IL will state that diplomacy hA'
failed 70 accomplish It's purpo ics and
leave the responsibility Of tal ing adj
vanced grounds to congress.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08
NEoorlArloNs ENDED.
Both Countries Regard the issues
Made Up.


Made Up.
Washington April 1.-The issue be-
tween the United States and Spain re-
mains unchanged. No communications
having any bearing upon the situation
have passed between this govern
ment and Spain since last Thursday
night when Minister Woodford trans
mitted the reply of the Sagasta minis
try to the presidents proposition of
two weeks ago. Both governments
appear TO accept the issue as made up,
and are shaping their courses accord
ingly. This being the case, the view
is universally entertained, even by
represen tative men of the administra-
ton, that congress, upon the receipt
of the presidents message, will take
action, which it is almost universally
expected must result in a severance of
the relations of the two countries.
This was in part foreshadowed by
the action of the senate committee on
foreign relations in agreeing to a rese-
lution recognizing the independence
of Cuba and for armed intervention
if necessary TO secure independence.
1t is the understanding in official
circles based upon information that
the recognition of Cuban independ-
ence would not in itself be regarded
by Spain as casus belli. But at the
same time there is little doubt that
such recognition of Cuban independ-
ence would be followed by the with
drawal of the Spanish minister and his
entire suite from Washington, and the
termination of SPANS diplomatic rep
resentation at Washington. Such a.
thing is one of the last steps preceding
actual recourse of war.
1t is probable, however, that the
withdrawal of the Spanish minister
following the recognition of the indie
pendence would not be such an indica-
tion of war as 1t would be an emphatic
protest by the Spanish government
against the recognition of the indie
peRdence of colony over which Spain
processes to exercise complete sOver-
eignty. Although this recognition Of
independence is not considered as a
casus belli by which Spain could de-
clare war, yet it is believed in diplo-
matte circles such step would have
consequences inevitably terminating
in war. For that reason the recogni-
ton of independence is likely to be no
less grave than Intervention.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08
noyal Famliy Fears an outbr oak.

Berlin, April 6-The German embas-
sador at Madrid, Herr Won Radowitz,
reports TO the foreign Office here that
the Spanish royal family fears an out
brea ak unless the differences between
the United States and Spain are soon
settled.
The Carlist movement Is assuming
more active form, and the royal family
fears especially pronunoiamento by
General Weyler and the military par
ty. Everything is prepared in the
royal castles for flight
The boy king, Alfonso, will be taken
to san Lucar de Barameda, an An
dalusian port, where yacht is kept
ready for sailing.
The replies TO the queens letter ask
ing for the Intervention of the Euro
pean powers have been wholly uusat-
isfactory.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08
Destructive Gun Invented.

Wayne, Me-, April 4. - Hurson
Maxim, brother of Hiram Maxim, the
inventor of the famous Maxim rapid
fire gun. has just invented gun that,
in its awful destructive force, goes far
beyond Hiram's. 1t is called the
Maxim sriel torpedo, and is designed
for coast defense and naval work As
Its name implies, the torpedo is fired
into the air, instead of being shot along
the surface of the water In fact, it is
used the same as any cannon or NOR
tar, The gun from which it is fred
has bore of twenty-six inches. 1t
will throw 4 ton of dynamite dis
lance of five miles and if the torpedo
strikes within distance of 200 feet of
warship, 1t will shiver it to atoms.
Mr.. Maxim has also invented smoke
less powder to use with the torpedo.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08
TOWN WASHED AWAY.
Over Two Hundred People Drowned In
illinois.

Over Two Hundred People Drowned In
illinois.
Evansville. ILL., April AT o
this afternoon the levee mile above
Shawnee town broke, and from all in
formation that can be gained here 1T
ia learned that great part OF che
place has been destroyed and perhaps
a large number of citizens have been
drowned.
shawneetown is % miles above
Evansville on the Ohio river. 1t is sit
uated in valley of extremely low
land. with hills skirting it in the rear,
and with a 25-foot levee running from
hill to hill
The town is very much in the posi-
ton of fortified city, and when the
levee gave way mile above the city
under the pressure of very high river
the water shot through 2o-toot
opening and struck the place like "a
hurricane, 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 car
ried before the avalanche of water
and probably a majority of them were
drowned.
Citizens came from the place by
skiffs to 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 it 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 in the place, and total darkness
envelopes the desolate city. Conse-
quently it was impossible for them to
have anything like definite inferma-
ton. The men Immediately left the
telephone and no further communica-
ton has been had. No telegraph or
telephone wires are working and out
side communication appears impossi-
BILE. At 10 o'clock two steamboats, and
a couple of tugs started for Shawnee
town, under full head of steam, and
it is expected some of them will arrive
there by a. m. They carry large
supplies of food and blankets, quickly
collected by the city officials.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

London, April 4. Commander Col.
well, the United States naval attache
here. has purchased from the Thames
Iron works for his government, a
cruiser of 1890 tons displacement and
capable of a speed of sixteen knots.
The vessel carries six 4.7-inch guns
and ten smaller ones. She is fitted
with twin screws aud has protected
deck. At o'clock this afternoon
Lieut.. Commander Colwell hoisted the
Stars aud Stripes on the cruiser aud
had then obtained a crew. The vessel
will go to sea within three days
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08
HAvANA nAReoR MINgD.
Facts Made Known by an American hawai-
Attaehc.

Facts Made Known by ma American laval
Attashc.
Washington. April "details have
been obtained OF the manufacture OF
subnarine mines in London for Spain,
which was first brought to the atten-
ton Of the United states embassy in
London and cabled to Washington on
March 4.
a man whose cards describe him as
being an electrical engineer, and
whose name was forwarded at the time
70 Washington, then said he sold to
Spanish officers in London, several
years ago large number Of mines
eight or ten OF which were placed in
Havana harbor. IIe said they we're
made in a special way, had specially
constructed cable which he can identi-
~ If the smallest piece is produced,
and ne added that some Of the mines
were fixed so that they could be fired
from fort, while two Of them were
so arranged that they would explode
upon Is vessel coming into contact with
them
The man added, however, that he
did not believe the bulbs would be
used IN water as shallow as that OF
Havana harbor Finally, the man
exhibited plans Of one OF these mines,
which, he said, was the most likely to
produce the effect described as causing
the wreck Of the Maine. II was num-
bered "2' and was constructed to con
contain 500 pounds of guncotton.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08
DlReFuL AT sHAwNEErowN
Loss OF Life and Property Beyond Com
characterization Growing Worse.

Loss OF Life and Property Beyond Com
DEMONSTRATION Growing Worse.
Ridgeway, H., April 5.-Shawnee-
town. aood-swept, is threatened with
total destruction. Innumerable more
lives may be lost before another day
has passed.
Hundreds Of people havs not yet
been rescued from the houses in which
they were imprisoned, others are still
In the tree tops and still others are
afioat on the waste of the torrent.
Late reports say the entire levee will
be destroyed and every frame house in
town is certain TO be dashed TO pieces.
The wind is blowing thirty-fve miles
an hour, with rain that cuts like
glass Great fear is expressed for the
rescue force now in Shawneetown, as
nothing can resist the power Of the
waves dashing ten feet high under the
impetus Of the gale. If the storm does
not cease, the entire town is doomed,
as well as most OF the people who have
not yet reached the hi4ltops. This in
formation comes by telephone from
the temporary station on the hillsides
west Of Shawneetown.
There is no means of estimating the
number drowned. All the relief work
is devoted to rescuing people from the
tops of trees, brick houses and high
knobs. The loss of life is largely
among colored people, whose light
frame structures gave way at the time
time when the wall of water struck
them, giving them no chance to es-
cape.
About s o'clock last evening the
levee on the north side of town gave
away at the north end of Market
street, near the court house. An open
ing ten feet wide was at first made,
but it quickly spread to twenty, and a
wall of water ten or fifteen feet high
poured through the main street,
sweeping everything before it. About
fifty small frame houses along the line
of the levee to the south were crushed
like toys, and none of the occupants,
most of whom were poor colored folks,
escaped. Those living in the more
substantial houses managed to climb
to second and third stories, where they
chung for hours through the chilly
night Houses in the western part or
the town did not at once feel the eff
feet OF the flood, and residents made
hurried steps for safety, most of them
fleeing to the top of the levee on the
south side of the town. A large num-
Der also reached the little hills which
are mile from town and from there
saw their property crumble in the
muddy waters. When daylight came
this morning, the streets were full OF
water to a depth of ten or twelve feet.
Only the most substantial buildings in
the central business district remain
standing. Water is everywhere.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08
SENATE is WARLIKE.
Regards Destruction of the Maine
Grounds for Hostilities.

Regards Destruction of the Maine as
Grounds for Hostilities.
Washington, April 4.-The full sen
ate committee on foreign relations has
agreed TO accept the recommendation
of the subcommittee for a resolution
recognizing the independence of Cuba,
and recommending armed interven
ton if necessary to secure it. This
report was presented by Senator Da-
Wis, chairman of both the full COM
mittee and the subcommittee, and
commented freely upon by all present.
While the Foraker resolutions are
made the basis, and the principal part
of the measure, which will be reported
to congress, there are some additions
in phraseology. The most important,
and in fact, the only essential addition,
is paragraph fixing the responsible.
ty upon Spain for the Maine disaster,
and citing this as a cause for Ameri-
can resentment if not war.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08
nun elr the Re.er,e and Kobbed.

Price, Utah, April 6.-Boney Hiles,
an old Colorado prospector, who has
been prospecting on White river on the
Uucompahgre reservation, came into
Lower Crossing yesterday, having been
run of the reserve 10y the Indians.
Hiles reports that when about 20
miles north from Lower Crossing he
was met by a gang of five outlaws FROM
the Robbers Roost country, who were
headed north, aud who covered him
with their guns and robbed him Of
some $1,000 in gold aud dust aud 500
10 greenbacks
Hiles has been panning gold ON
white river for some time past and
sought 20 keep secret the place of his
whereabouts while accommodating large
quantities Of gold from the plncers Of
that stream. but his surprise by the
hold-ups caused him 10 divulge the
facts 70 the officers 10 whom he re-
1919
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08
Arrival of Flying Torpedo FlotiIla.

Washington, April 2.-The Madrid
dispatch announcing the arrival of the
Spanish torpedo iotilla at Porto Ricd
was quite unexpected at Washington.
and created considerable comment in
navy circles. So far as could be
learned, no information on this point
has been received by either the state
or navy departments. The arrival OF
the flotilla surpasses all forecasts as &c
the time necessary to make the trip
and indicates that high rate of speed
was maintained across the ocean.
President Mckinley manifested much
interest in the dispatch from Madrid
that the Spanish dotilla arrived al
Porto Rico About the White House,
a good deal of surprise was expressed
that the fiotilla had made so swift
passage from the Canaries, and there
was disposition among some to whom
the information was given not to credit
it, the opinion being that it had beer
given out by the Madrid officials te
prevent the flying squadron from
sailing.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08
nEsr ANeWER 70 sPAIN.
War Reso iutions 10 Go Through Congress
without ID bate.

without ID bate.
Washington, April CT is gener-
ally understood at the capitol that the
president will recommend armed inter
vention S. but not the independence of
Cuba. The sentiment among the Re-
publican members OF the house is
strongly In favor Of this intervention
and the recognition of Cuban indie
pendence. and that the Maine affair be
brought in prominently in the resolu'
tions.
Some Of the extremists wnnt the
whole action OF the United States pred
icated upon the blowing up of the
Maine. There Is general desire among
the house Republicans to prevent a
divergence in two sets of resolutions,
If possible, aud If absolute unity of
action can be obtained, a movement
will be started to have the resolutions
passed in the house without debate.
action without debate, said Mr..
Tawney of Minnesota, would be the
strongest and most dignifed response
we could make TO SPANS refusal TO ac-
cede 60 our demands IL would show
that the house and the American peo-
pie are absolutely united"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08
BANKERS LEAVE HAVANA.
Representatives of French and English
Houses Ordered Home.

Key West, April 1.-The steamer
Mascotte, from Havana, which has ar
rived, brought dozen more French
and English bankers and merchants
who had left Cuba under Geographic
instructions from the houses they
represent in their respective countries.
The urgency of their instructions was
such that no delay was incurred by
the winding up of their business.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08
OUR .coNsULs IN CUBA
Ordered to Havana, So They Can Leave
the Island.

Washington April 4. - The Post
says: Directions have been given to
the eonsuls in Cuba to repair to Ha-
Havana in order that they may be able
to leave the island without danger in
case of war. Arrangements have been
made for General Lees safe withdraw
al il such action becomes necessary.
The American newspaper correspond
ents in Havana are also to be given
the utmost protection, and they will
be allowed to leave with Gen. Lee.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08

Washington, April 3.-The Spanish
minister has received telegram from
Havana stating that the autonomistI
cabinet has addressed an appeal to the
insurgents asking them to adjust an
armistice to fix terms of peace. The
full text of the message could not be
secured tonight, as its translation was
not made at the legation. The insur-
gents are appealed to on the ground
that they are all Cubans and should
unite for peace and liberty, which all
want. The appeal also states that
Spain is willing to enlarge the present
scope of autonomy, and viii suggest
such plan to the cortes, which is soon
to meet.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-08
UNCONSTITUTIONAL RaAnY.
All Passes Revoked In Expectation that o.
Nay Move Any Hour.

salt Lake csty. Apri Upon re-
celpf Of Instructions from she war de-
p4rsment yesterday the Twenty-
Eoarfh infantry ~ Fort Douglas
packed ~ and made ready 70 mose ai
s moments notice All passes have
beer revoked Extra supplies have
been issued The ssld pieces alone
will ye taken together With am npui.
&oa Tor me same.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-03-25
He'd Better Trade Her Of.

There is certain Yorkshire man who
has won considerable fame and some
wealth as an expert handler of horses
He is also the possessor of pleasant
home, charming wife and bright g.
yearold boy. ..s5s
The latter is the delight of his ia
theirs heart, and the little fellow not
only knows lots of horse talk, but takes
keen delight in mild attempt at
holding the reins over fast gee.
The wee horseman has picked up the
habit of calling his parents by their
first names, and the way in which he
utters them is decidedly cunning.
One day not long ago his father came
home in hurry and found the luncheon
wasn't ready.
"What do you think of that. my
small manP" he cried laughingly as he
tossed the 3-year-old in the air. Here
papa come home in terrible hurry and
no luncheon ready. What ought we to
do with such terrible mammal
The little fellows eyes sparkled.
"Trade her oft, Harry trade her off I"
he shouted. -Pearson's Weekly.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-03-25
Cramp In the Leg.

Many persons of both sexes are great
~ troubled with cramp in one or both of
their legs. It comes on suddenly and is
very severe. Most people jump out of
bed lit nearly always comes on either
just after going to bed or while undress-
ing) and ask some one to rub the leg.
There is nothing easier than to make
the spasm let go it's hold, and it can be
accomplished without sending for doc
tor, who may be tired and in need of a
good nights rest. When I have pa
tient who is subject to cramp, always
advise him to provide himself with
good strong cord. A long garter will do
if nothing else is handy. When the
cramp comes on, take the cord, wind it
around the leg over the place that is
cramped and take an end in each hand
and give it sharp pull-one that will
hurt little. Instantly the cramp will
depart, and the sufferer can go to bed
assured it will not come on again that
night. ] have saved myself many good
nights rest simply by posting my pa
tients subject to spasms of the legs how
to use the cord as above have never
known it to fail, and l have tried it aft
or they had worked half the night and
the patient was in the most intense
agony.-New York Ledger.