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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
GEORGE ". VANDERBILT TO MARRY.

HIS ENGAGEMENT TO MISS EDITH srUYvEsANy
DRESSER ANNOUNCED.
The engagemen, has been announced Of Mss
Edith Stuyvesant Dresser 10 George w Wander.
bilt. Miss Dresser is a daughter OF the lat. a.
". Dresser and a sister Of Daniel Leroy Dresser
Her sister Miss Nathalie Dresser. was married at
Newport last summer 10 J. Nicholas Brown of
Providence. Her grandmother Is Mrs David King
who owns n villa at Newport called kings Cote
Mrs. KIng. sailed for Europe last week. and It 10
said that Miss Dresser ia abroad
George W. Vanderbilt is the younges, son OF the
late william II Vanderblt ana a brother OF Cor.
nelius Vanderbilt. William X. Vanderbilt and Fred
erick w Vanderbilt His sisters are Mrs Elliott
+. Shepard Mrs. William D. Sloane. Mrs H. Mex.
Twombly and Mrs w. Seward Webb He has been
around the world several times and last autumn
he left this city with William Osgood Field 70
travel In India He Is still abroad. and lately has
been travelling with his brother. Cornelius Wander.
Wilt, In Egypt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28

Autonomy in Cuba as means OF se''"s
internal war was" says an authoritative ooi
respondent Of The Evening POST ih'ti's'
"cally more preposterous than Deisar'e i0
STRENGTHENING out a drunken pra"i' |o'o"
self government is for friendly ana sy"np"
"thetc peoples: Spanlards have no cohcepuo"'
practically speaking. OF what such 'i'"sa
mean. OF course. autonomy failed
That Is n pretty extreme statement OF the case
but there Is no good ground for questioning i'S
correctness. and 1t efectualy disposes OF the
criticisms that have here and there been passed
unon th,s Government for mot giving autonomy
a fair trial"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
WAR NEWS THAT WASN'T NEWS.
STORIES WHICH WOULD BE INTERESTING y
ONLY THEY WERE TRUE.

STORIES WHICH WOULD BE INTERESTING y
ONLY THEY WE'RE TRUE
News that not was a prominent feat
ure Of some OF yesterdays papers One morning
paper reiterated the story. already denied in the
columns OF The Tribune. that the Belgian steamer
Pennland had sighted the Spanish cruiser Carlos
going westward Sunday morning II will
be remembered that the Pennland's captain author
lied the statement that American or Spanish
warsh!p had been sighted
The same paper published a statement that the
Majestic. OF the White Star Line which reached
Queenstown yesterday had sighted a battle-ship
and three torpedo boats bound west on Saturday.
about one thousand seven hundred miles west Of
Queenstown. !. Bruce Ismay OF the Liverpool ONCE
OF tho White Star Line. says that the steamer saw
no war vessels on her passage.
There were contradctory. reports in the evening
Majestic. One said that the officers OF the Majestic
made positive statements that the vessel passed
on Monday was not the Paris while others repeated
the reports published yesterday morning
The story of the first fight OF the war reached
London from Havana by way OF Jamaica. and was.
Of nSs sent S ns city be- sS that an Amer
changed eleven shots with the Spanish gunboat
As Suhns sns enpns Ws
disabled In manGuverng several days ago, It ap-
source is another product OF heated magma
ton: 1t was also said in Washington that tho
Gushing had no; been engaged with any Of the
Spanish vessels.
Published reports to the effect that General Yves:
ley Merritt. now in comana OF the Department Of
the East had been ordered TO take charge Of one
were denied by the officials at Governors Island
Several papers expounded the theory that the
california Powder Works near Santa cruz , haa
the explosion was due to spontaneous combustion
officials at the Navy Department yesterday said
that there was no truth IN the reported purcnase
of the urst Bismarck ard another transatlantic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
1t is better TO be right than to win prizes

Mr.. Michael Davitt and Mr.. John Dilion are
reported 10 have put themselves on record AT
last as sympathizng with the United states
rather than with Spain. The announcement Is
welcome. especially for their sakes II must De
said that hitherto Mr.. Davitt has been untortu-
nate in his Parliamentary references to the SUD
tect. and Mr.. Dillon most unfortunate In the
utterances Of the newspaper which he Is be-
leved to control.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
MISS GOULD'S GENEROUS OFFER.
SAID TO HAVE RENDERED 500 900 TO president
MKINLEY FOR THE USE OF THE
GOVERNMENT.

II was learned yesterday that Miss Helen Gould
had written 10 President Mckinley within the last
week and told him that In there was any
cessity for the money. she willing TO lend the
Government substantial financial support. The sum
she is said to have placed at the disposal OF Pres-
dent Mckinley is 100000 with the pledge that In
case Of necessity she would double It.
Miss Goud's letter is along the line OF several
written by patriotic citizens who offered TO sub
scribe 1900 each for the use OF the Government
TO bc used the Government saw At and 70 be
returned at the Governments pleasure not at all
Miss Gould felt that she could afford more than
900. and her letter expressed feeling upon tho
subject Miss Gould IS now at Irvington on the
Hudson, bur the report OF her patriotic oNer wa 8
credited by friends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
RETIREMENT OF JOHN SHERMAN
From The Providence Journal

John sherman takes with him into retirement tho
grateful appreciation OF his countrymen. Mr. Sher-
man reminds us OF one OF those great actors who
profoundly impress audiences. who even stir them
put who never move them TO all-forgetting en-
thusiasm. The dignity and ability with which he
has played his part will not be forgotten here
after. His fame as an American statesman is
secure. 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
CONTENT on CURRENT Events.
BOSTON IS IMPROBABLE.

From Tho Boston journal.
Thanks 10 Secretary Long. TO our Massachusetts
senators ana Representatives and 10 public
citizens Boston and Massachusetts will lack no
means or defence that skill and money can provide
Already Boston is practically mpregnable against
such feet as Spain can send-and that without
counting on our own bat tle-shps and cruisers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
THE FRIENDSHIP OF RUSSIA

From The Chicago Inter Ocenn.
our obligaton 10 Russia began with the declara-
ton OK PRICE Gortchakof restraining other Euro
peGn Powers from Interference In our Civil War
II was Increased during the negotiations that led
e. the transfer OF Alaska to our flag In All our
International controversies since that time Russia
has stood as our friend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
SPANS APPEALS TO THE POWERS
From The Louisville Courier journal

From The Louisville Courier journal
For n nation that brags 50 persistently Of her
pride and proves. Spain does lot OF appealing 70
the European Powers. No sooner does she learn
OF tho capture OF the Buena Ventura than she set
up howl and runs TO the Powers with an appeai
10 them. just she has run TO them with apnaa ia
at every step since began 10 force This China n
question upon her for settlement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
ALLIANCE OF ALL ANGro-sAxoNs
From The Atlanta Constitution.

From The Atlanta Constitution.
with the sections bound together by stronger ties
time since the late between the States and
with the two great branches OF the Anglo-Saxon
race cordially claspng hands across the seas wha,
Power or what set OF Powers dare modest us with
IMMUNITY? 49, Wv"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
WAR IN EUROPE AND AMERICA.

From The Spokane Spokesman Review.
Continental Europe either cannot or will not CRASH
the fact that the United States does not seek 10
annex Cuba. II is impossible for the Latin nations
to associate with any motive but conuiest
From the time OF the Roman Empire war In Europe
has been FOR sehs purposes. That should
be waged on principles OF justice and morality
passes the comprehension OF these nations The
press OF the Continent constantly reiterate the
In the war against Spain -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
GENERAL BOOTH SAILS FOR HOME.

General william Booth, head Of the Salvation
Army, sailed for his home In England yesterday on
the steamer Germanic He was accompanied by
several officers Of the army. Many members OF ne
Salvation Army in the United States were at tns
pier to bid him farewell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28

Negroes are good enough 70 stop bullets Of n
lynching party and doubtless in Tennessee they
are thought good enough to stop bullets OF Span
iards. even II they are not treated very we'll on
their way through that State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28

II the British authorities notified the American
feet at Hong Kong TO get out and II got OUT
there can scarcely he any good excuse for the
further tarrying of the Spanish fleet at the Cape
Verd Islands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
MRS. ". C. WHITNEY IMPROVING SLOWLY

Mrs. William c. Whitney has not recovered Iro.'
the operat,ou nerformed shortly after her return 70
the city with "a great rapldty and strength as was
hoped for At her home in West Ffty-ssvesn'n,,"st
It was announced yesterday that she , was siawiy.
about the same condition. and was gaming s'0"'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
Jnhcx 10 Advertisements.
Business Notires

Roll Top Desks and Office Furniture.
Great Variety o, Style and Price
r. G. sELLEW
No. III Fu.ton-s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28

The nea has a well-deserved reputation for
elusiveness. but The Allen can give Il points.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
STRENGTH OF AMERICAN SECURITIES

From The st. Louis Republic.
American securities" are told ''have held
their own by the side of the Issues OF other com
tries. while Spanish tours have declined thirty
points, and the amount OF stocks and bonds rs-
turned to our home market has not been ar nil
abnormal In amount" This condition OF things in
messed In the worlds history "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28

The present demand for Information or all
sorts on war topics emphasizes the practical
value OF the well-known Townsend war Lii
brary. which is an almost incxhaustible mine
of information concerning harbor defcnces. tor
pedoes. the formation and equipment Of armies
and all cognate subjects Governor seymour
once said OF II that Il would be valuable not
"only to the historian. but OF the greatest value
ito the Government in the event 81 war. or 81
hostile complications with other nations" This
library ia nov readily accessible "a part Of the
Library Of Columbia University. and the wisdom
OF the trustees Of that institution IN securing Il
Is finely indicated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
ONLY ONE END TO THE CONFLICT
From The Kansas CITY Star

There can be only one end to this strugsia which
Is the first in the history OF nations TO be wared on
purely humanitarian grounds. and that is the win.
dcation OF right and justice. 1t is not believed
that the United States Will find In Spain a foe eouai
even to the temporary obstruction OF its nlan 70
establish nm Independent government In Cuba "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
THE NEW PosTMAsTER-GENERAr

From The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Postmaster General Smith is a personal friend a,
the President, distinguished editor and one OF Tho
best-known Republicans OF the country II he is
successful In the Cabinet he has been IN othar
fields OF labor and duty, the country will find in him
splendid and able public servant. " ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28


The Oregon md the Marietta arc reported 20
have been Mt Sandy Point. in the strait OK
Magellan. conIing. on April 81 When they ar
rived there and how soon they were 70 leave
not stated The oregon let Lima on tho
evening OF April for Valparaiso That she
stopped mt the later por. does not appear
Reckoning that che went straight TO Sandy
Point and got there April q. she travelled
IN lesurely fashion. the time being twelve days
and the distance about ESQ knots That means
speed OF 90 knots day. or less than 10
knots an hour The O-egon's speed being more
than 16 knots an hour. the presumption is that
she arrived At Sandy Point earlier than the
date named. and at that time probably
about coaled UP and ready 10 start for the
northeast. In that the two ships should
now be nearing Montevideo 1900 knots UP the
coast. II may we'll be- however. that they will
not stop there but viii keep on TO Rio
Janeiro 1900 knots further They should reach
the latter place In a few more days perhaps by
the end OF this week. From Rio up to Trinidad
Is some 5000 knots. that n fortnight more
may the great battle-shp in West indian
waters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28

newspaper down in Maine. in telling OF the
death Of a man through being struck by railroad
train adds that 'lt Will he remembered that ne
met with a similar accident n year ago" II Ia 10
be hoped tina; the habit which he appears to have
contracted will not become chronic-(Phiiadephia
inquirer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28

Don't forget that elections are part ~ repuh-
ilcan government even IN time ~ war. and 50
enroll and prepare TO do your duty n citizen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
Consider the chickens. 0 men.
And wisely give up the cup;
For when they take to drink. why then.
Their bills are sure 10 go I'D

Chivalry and Ccmmerc!asm.- Colonel-Yes,
sab. that feud. stahtcd. sub ovah gallon OF cidah
sweet cldah at that-has cost the lives OF twenty
or kaintuckys bravest soma, sab.
The Yankee-Huh. that is nothing. We had a
lawsuit over a calf In our neighborhood that cost
over n,00Q-Gndanapo!s Journal
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
Scare About Queen Vic.

London, March S.-Thc depar-
ture of the queen for Cimiez, mr.
rangee for tomorrow, has been
postponed, owing to her indisposi-
ton, il is said, The exact nature
of her illness is not known. but
the afternoon papers appeared
with alarming scare heads, and
number of wild rumors are afloat.
One story is that the journey was
postponed on account of compli-
cations between Franco and Great
Britain. Nevertheless. the royal
train has been ordered to be in
readiness on Thursday at 10 a. m.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
Going to Buy Ships.

Washington, March Sin the
belief that the Cannon emergency
bill appropriating S50,000,000 for
defence will be Immediately avail
able, the navy department has de-
tailed Commodore Brownston to
sail for Europe tomorrow TO in
spect the war vessels offered for
sale there and to close the pur-
chase of those on>which our gov
ernment holds options. II is also
the idea of the department to Sc
cure options on all available yes
sells before Spain can get them.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
ChandIer's Cry for War

Concord, N. H., March s Speak
ing publicly today for the first
time on the war crisis Senator
Chandler said: "It has been the
traditional purpose of the United
States for 10 years to end Spanish
rule in the western hemisphere
and il would be a cowardly aban-
donment of our well understood
policy and a betrayal of human
rights to allow Spain to again pos
sess Cuba. The time for action is
now and it should be taken with
out fear.n
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
OUTLOOK SLIGHTLY
BETTER FOR PEACE
Engiand's Reported Offer of
Intervention.
EMERGENCY BILLS EFFECT

Washington. March SIT is
said here that the passage of the
Cannon bill approIriating $50
100000 for defence will do more
to preserve peace than would the
hurrying of the entire United
States army and militia to the sea-
board. 1t is believed to have al
ready had a salutary effect ON the
Spanish cabinet.
The general opinion is that the
president will have unanimous
and enthusiastic support from
congress in preparing for war.
The Cannon emergency appro-
priation bill may be referred to
the appropriation committee in
the senate, but Senator Allison.
who is chairman of that commit
tee, believes it will be reported fa-
vorably in q hours, and that the
money will be at the presidents
disposal by tomorrow night.
The usual semi-weekly cabinet
meeting was held this morning,
but it was unofhcially stated that
no information was laid before it
beyond that indicated in these
dispatches yesterday.
Sir Julian Pauncefote was clos
eted with the president this morn
ing. This led to report that
Great Britain has offered her good
offices for the prevention of hostili-
ties between the United States
and SDain.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
FOR SHOOTING STRIKERS.
Sheriff rlartin's Trial Drawing
to Its Close.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, March s.
The argument for the defence in
the Lattiner trial is closed. The
court room is crowded with society
women, loungers and business
men, but not many miners are
present. The district attorney is
now making the closing speech
a check was received today from
Bourkc Cockran for 500, towards
payment of expenses already in
Cured in Che prosecution of the
case.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
Brooklyn Coming Home

Washington, March s. The
cruiser Brooklyn today left La
Cayra, Venezuela, for Hampton
Roads under orders from the secre-
tary of the navy. In view of pres
ent complications, it was ,letermin-
ed at a conference at the White
House last night that she should
be brought to homo waters.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
STATE NEWS

War is being waged by the Ell
Paso county authorities upon
gamblers and Colorado City's
knights of the green cloth are
either in jail or travelling for their
health.
Tho newspaper men OF the Ar
kansas valley aud neigh borhood
adjacent thereto are to be enter
tanned in Pueblo on March II by
the pen pushers of the Little Pitts
burgh.n
D. d. Secrie has been appointed
receiver of the Peoples national
bank, of D.nver, in connection
with litigation in which that insti-
tuition is involved with the Peo-
pies savings bank
Professor j. d. Caldon has been
Investigating The deposits Of tin
near Morrison and reports that the
|ore is true cassitcritc. He has sent
some samples to England in order
to get tests made and interest
English capital.
William N. Byers has asked the
Arapahoe county commissioners
to pay over TO tho festival direct
.ors the $1,000 appropriated for the
Festival OF Mountain and Plain at
once. The warrant will be paid
over in day or two.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
Spain Taking Water

Madrid, March S.-Sagasta in an
article today says that the news
papers both of Spain and the
United States are causing the
greatest war fever. He has re-
ceived assurances from Gen. Blanco,
he says, that the official conduct
of Gen. Lee in Havana is ire
proachable.
On Monday. the Colon customs
and valuation committee viii meet
to consider the proposed CONNER
cial treaties between Spain and
the United States.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
New York's Guardsmen

Albany, N. Y, March s The
commanders Of all the brigades of
state troops are in consultation
with Governor Black this after
noon. He wants to know how
many men can be assembled at
short notice and needs information
as to the supplies and ammunition
and transportation facilities avail
able.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
Hit by Forty Tons

New York. March "a derrick
car containing two tons of earth
fell 40 feet upon a gang of labor
ers this morning. Two were killed
instantly and two Others fatally in
jured. The accident was due to
carelessness on the part Of the tn-
gineer, who has disappeared.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
Wanted, ArtiIyerynen

indianapolis, March s Recruit
ing officers opened station this
morning to recruit 800 men for
service with the new artillery regi-
ments authorized by congress.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
Cable TO Honolulu

Washington, March s The
house interstate and foreign com
mission reported fovorably bill
guaranteeing the Pacific Cable
company subsidy of 100000 a
year for 20 years toward maintain
ing cable between San Francisco
and Honolulu.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
New American Cardinals

New York, March 3 SA cable
gram from Rome states that the
pope will create Bishop Corrigan
a cardinal and Archbishop Ireland
a cardinal in l,ecfore.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
Leprosy in Iowa.

Des Moines, Iowa, March s.
Leprosy has broken out in Great
finger. The victims SO far are the
relations of a person who died in
Norway OF the same disease some
years ago.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
rlurder of the Innocents.

Philadelphia, March s. Investi-
cation SO far has revealed nothing
concerning the seven bodies of ba-
bies found in the Mount Zion
church.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
Assigned to Forts

Washington, March g. The two
additional regiments of artillery
authorized by congress, will be
known as the Sixth and Seventh
artillery. Their headquarters will
be at Fort Slocum, New York and
Fortress Monroe. Virginia.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
DauntIess in Trouble

Jacksonville, Fla. March s The
master of the Dauntless is under
arrest for breaking the neutrality
laws by carrying arms and an
armed military expedition against
Spain.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
Price 5 Cents
ABOUT TOWN

The Globe received ship
ment OF new shoes this morning.
+. B. Miller left at four o'clock
this morning for New York City.
Bishop Spalding is expected to
visit the Episcopal mission here
this month.
Lawyers Davidson and Nix were
among those doing business at the
county court yesterday.
Tom Blunt is to be married TO-
morrow at Canon City. His bride
viii be Miss Bessie Stevenson.
The Tribune's bulletin board is
an innovation that attracted con-
siderable attention last evening.
w. II. Davies windows are
bright with carnations and ferns
that have refreshing, springiike
fragrance
The reading room is well patron
lied and is sustaining lis carly
promise as one Of the most useful
institutions of the town.
Miss Roseberry who has been
sick for the past week, is slowly
recovering, and is expected to be
entirely we'll in few days.
The Green divorce case hns
been set for trial egain next Mon
day. On previous irinl the jury
failed to grant tho plea of either
party.
Compare last nights Tribune
with the Denver evening papers
that arrived this morning, In all
important news the Tribune filled
the bill.
There is good deal Of 1esay
about putting up tho new electric
street lights, due to the non-hrrival
Of supplies, SO the light committee
OF the council explains.
If every storeLceper and house
holder would refrain from throw
ing paper out OF doors there would
be much less litter in the streets
md less danger Of runaways
Although the Rev. a. RooEoy's
engagement with the Episcopal
mission terminated last Sunday,
he has agreed 10 conduct the
morning services as usual next
Sunday.
Frank S. Merrick, of Pueblo.
grand lecturer of the Masons OF
the state of Colorado, wont through
to Victor this afternoon and viii
be back here on Thursday night
and will be at Coal Creek on Fri
day.
S. Amter leaves tonight for Dem
yer to visit his brother ut Fort Lo-
gan. and say good BY TO him. His
brother is sergeahtsin company
L of the seventeenth regiment,
which has been ordered to hold
itself in readiness for immcdiate
action.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
Spain's Back Down

Madrid. March SIT now trans
pires that the Spanish cabinet did
not ask for the recall of General
Lee from Havana. tits explained
that the matter was merely dis
cussed at the request of Senior
Gown of the autonomic cabinet.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-08
Wants Dan,ages From visitor

Victor, Colo. March s Council
ley, the man who was nearly Gre
mated in the Victor jail fire. has
brought suit against the city for
$4,000 damages.