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. v 4 s on $1 A YEAR CASH IK AOVAKCE. "LET ALL THE BHDS THOU AIKS1' AT BE THi COOSTRfS, THY GOD'S AKD TROTHS." BEST ADVERT1S1KG MED1DH. VOLUME XXVIII. WILSON, N. C, APRIL 21, 1898. NUMBER 16. DIRECTORY. HKfARlURKDKTRAINS LOCAL trains:. N. Bound. S. Bound. Between Florence and Weldon. No. 78.' No. 23 2:35 p. M. Leaves Wilson 2:20 P. M. Between Wilmington and Norfolk: -No 4S. - No. 49. 1. -.55 P. M. Leaves Wilson, 2:37 P.M. " Between Goldsboro and Norfolk. No 102. No 103. 5:41 AM.. Leaves Wilson' 7:17 PAL "Shoo Fly" Wilmington to.Rocky Mt: No 40. ' No. 41- 10:20. P. M. Leaves Wilson, 6:15 A M. THROUGH TRAINS. Between Florence and Weldon: No. 32. No. 35. 1-2:22 A. M. Leaves Wilson. 11:06 P. M- coiin -V kkickik ' BOARD OK COMMISSIONERS: K. S Clark,' Chairman. r Shade Felton, - J. H. Newsom. I C. Hadley. Isaac Felton. VV. J. Cherry, Sheriff, J, I). Hardin, Clerk oT Superior Court, j II Gkifi in, Register of lee s, S. H. Tyson, treasurer, ' Wm. Harriss, Coroner, J. T; Rev el; Surveyor. TOWN OK Kit EltS, aldermen: J. D. Bt'LLOCK, Jr A. Clark, I)r A. Anderson, 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Ward. OGeo. Hackney, Yj. T. Ellis. P. B. Deans, Mayor; I no. R. Moore, Town Clerk; : W. E. Deans, Collector. police: W. P. Snakenbero, Chief. . Ephriam Harrell, Frank Fklton ' James Marshbourne D. P. ChristmaNs, St. Commissioner. ( HI) It H Ks. v St. Timothy?s church. Rev. Thomas Bell, rector. Services: Sundays, 11 a. m , 7 p. m.; Sunday School'at 3 p. m. Wednesdays, evening prayer 4 p n., bible class 7:30 p. m. Fridays, even ing prayer and address 7:30. . Methodist Church, Rev. J. B. Hurley Pastor;, services t 11-a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday School, 5 p. m., J. F. Bruton, Supt. Prayer meeting Wed hesday night at 7:30. - Christian Church, Rev. B. H. Melton Pastor; services every Sunday, 41 a m, 7,:oo p m. - Prayer meeting Wednesday night Sunday School at 9:30 o'clock, . mi; Geo. Hackney, Supt. "-',-Presbyterian Church, Rev. Janes Thomas, Pastor; services on the First, Third and Fourth Sunday in every month and,at Louisburg Second Sun- - day. Services at 11 a. m. and 8:30 p. in. Sunday School at 5 o'clock, p. m. Baptist Church, service as follows: Preaching Sunday morning at 11:00 o'clock and 8 p. m. Rev. W. H. Redish Pastor. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at, 8 o'clock, Sunday School at 5 p. m., D. S. Boyfcin Supt. Primitive Baptist Church, preaching on 2nd Sunday b Elder Jas. Bass; on 3rd Sunday by Elder Jas S. Woodard; on the 4th Sunday and Saturday before by the pastor, Elder P. I. Gold, vices begin at 11 a. m. Ser- V I.OIiOKN. Regular meetings of Mt. Lebanon Lodge No. 117 A. F . & A. M. are held in their hall, corner of Nash and Golds boro streets on the 1st and 3rd Monday nJghts at 7:3oo'cl6ck p. m. each month. C. L. Mbore, W. M. Regular meetings of Mt. Lebanon Chapter No 27 are held in the Masonic Hall every 2nd Monday night at 7:30. o'clock p. m. each month. W. H. Applewhite, H. P. Regular meetings of Mt. Lebanon Commandery No. 7 are held -in the Masonic hall every 4th Monday night al 7:30 o clock-each month. W.J. Boy kin, E. C. ' Jr. O. U. A. M. Meeting every Mon day night at 7 30 o'clock. 1. O, O. F. Hall. ' " E. B. .YUyo, Councellor. Reeular meetines of Wilson Lodge K. ot H. No, 1694 are held in their hall over the 1st National Bank every 1st Thursday evening at 3:30 o'clock, p. m. B. F. Briggs, Director. Regular meetings of Contentnea Lodge, No. 87, K. of P., are held in Odd Fellows Hall every Thursday night. Visiting members always wel come. v Regular meetings of . Enterprise Lodge, No. 44. are held every Frday , night fn Odd Fellows' Hall. I POST QFFICE HOURS. Office opens 8 a m. and closes at sunset Dav mails close for North at i p. m. : ,4 West " 1 p. m. " "' South "1.30p.m. Night mails for.all points close at 9 p.m. GET YOUR AT THE. ADVANCE OFFICE. CfTAIUSHEO IB46. - Cavcats. LABttS. Traoe J 0CSICNS. Marks. Copyrights- TiJit7"0116 jwtfg active practice. Opinion as to 7'"dlty and patentability. Write for book of nwtruotloii9 and references. EDSON BROS.. 923 r trt, Wahlnrton, D. C Job PRINTING RECOGNIZE GOBI F . m...i v. vr i'i-iiiniiu luiuiP uy Uie Ol the National Senate. THERE MAY BE A DEADLOCK. Yj jl , . . - - "- I: xlOUSe Leaders Believe the LOWer Body Will Not Agree. LEE'S SENSATIONAL TESTIMONY. OnrConsn 1 Genera' Believes theMalne Was Blotwn Up by a Spanish Officer. Thlrttliree Ilejrlinents Ordered to Concentj are at Southeru Points. Steady Increase of the Navy, Whlcn, May Sootti Include Marine Flehters From Cjlille and Argrntlne Onr PeerleHrf Flylhe Squadron The L.le J'KHsed Ifa liotli Senate and House. 'wagmneton. , April 18. Today the difficiultflsk of adjusting the differ ences between j the two houses of con gressmen the Cuban question begrlns. The rock upon which the two houses split is th: recognition of the independ ence of the existing: republic, which was incorporated in the senate resolu tions. Were that clause of the sen ate resolutions eliminated nothing could have prevented immediate con currence by the house, as the great majority of tYie Republicans of the lower branch of congress are eager for a conclusion. But the action of the senate declaring for the recognition of Cuba's independence, against the di rect and j specific . recommendation of the president, has given the conserva tives a rallying - cry from the stand point of party loyalty. The resolutions -which passed the senate Saturday evening by a vote of 67, -to' 21 ae preceded by a preamble re counting j the abhorrent conditions in Cuba, "eliminating in. the destruction of the battleship Maine and 266 of her officers arid crew." The resolutions de flare: : - " ' ' v : ' ' First, That the people of the island of Ciibja f .re, and or' right onght to be, free and Independent, and that the govern mi m t of tlie United States here by recognize- the Republic of t'uba as tlie true and lawful government of that Island. , I ; m ' ; Second, That .H Is' the dnty- of the United Stjates to demaiin, and the gov ernment of the United States does hereby demand, that the government of Spain at once relinquish Its author ity and government In the Island of t'nba anil) withdraw its land and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban waters. Third, That the president oT the United States be and he hereby Is d I--reetea -and empowered to nse the en tire land and naval forces of the United States, aid to call Into the actual ser vice of the United States the militia of the 'several states to, such extent as may lie necessary to carry these resolntlonrf Into effect. FonrthJThat the United States here by disclaim, any disposition or Inten tion to ei:erclse sovereignty, jurisdic tion or control over said Island, ex cept for aelfleatlon thereof, and as sert Its determination when that Is accomplished to leave the govern ment ami control of the island to its peoip'e., . " One of the most prominent Republi can leaders on the floor of the house yesterday denominated the recogni tion, resolution a.s a direct "assault" upon the president, which no loyal Re publican can endorse. And upon this theory S peaker . Reed and his lieuten ants haire been proceeding- In their campaigr ; against concurrence in the senate resolutions. Speaker Reed is 'confident the Republicans of the house can. be marshalled against yielding tji the senate on the main issue. Some f the amuments used -with those who, like Mr. Cooper of Wiscon sin, Mann of Illinois and Bromwell of Ohio, are disposed to take the shortest cut out pf the woods and by agreeing end the (matter, have been such as to shake .the convictions of these gentle men.' Tpe chief complaint of those w-ho wamt to , concur is that non-con currence means delay, complications, possibly a reopening of diplomatic ne gotiations, and possibly further con cessions by Spain which will embar rass the United States when tlie time for action; arrives. The arguments against recognition have been reiter ated and re-enforce'l in the light of the senate. Especially potent has been the senate. ; i More especially potent has been the argument advanced by Senators Alli son and Morgan that if we recognized the independence of the existing gov- eminent General Gomez might at any time negotiate a peace with Spain, which (w ould leave the United States in the lu -ch. Notwithstanding, the large rpajority for the ; resolution. Senator IJoar urgently counsels the house lead ers to reject tenaciously the senate's proposition. He assured them that the senate Vt ould not hold out. The speaker's lieutenants yesterday held out to their colleagues the assur ance that action would be had at every subseque nt : stage b? the proceedings with dispatch, and that the resolutions would go to the president as finally agreed i pon before' Wednesday morn lag. Bu : those who view the situation dispassionately do not believe that such .expeditlm is possible. If the resolutions should result in war the revenue measure agreed upon, by the Republicans of the ways and means cbmmittee will be presented at once. The army reorganization bill, as modified, will also be passed as soon as opportunity offers." The opposition to the modified measure from the na tional guard has been withdrawn. Hon. . irb.fodore. Roosevelt probably When a man is suffering from lan aching lead a sluggish body when his muscles are lax and lazy--his brain dull Wind his stomach disdaining food he will, f wise" heed these warnings and reso-t to. the right remedy, before it 'is too late. "Parker's Sarsapa rilla" i he "king of blood purifi ers," nukes the appelite keen and hearty, Invigorates the liver, purifies the bloofl and fills it with life giving el ements of the food. . It is a wonderful blood mlaker and flesh builder. Sold by W. Hargrave, will resign his office as assistant sec retary of the navy in case of hostili ties with Spain, to accept a commission for active service in the army. Noth ing definite has been decided upon as to what assignment he will' accept. Vi. - 4 1 4- U ! U1! -3 . ' . . -a "Ul ,l ls ue"eveu inai ne wouia pre- fer to serve with the New York 'state troops. From the beginning of the present difficulties with Spain Mr. Roosevelt has been prominent among those Who believe that war is the nnlv olu!!"n f the problem, and since the aisaster to me xaame nis aavice to tne president -and members of the cabinet 1 . . I . I V. M 1 Jl L uas uiuiuimiy ueen ui -u.meu.ui .- tion.J-galnst the Spaniards. He has neverdoubted that the Spaniards were responsible for the wreck of the Maine, and believes that that act" fully Justi fies an immediate declaration of war. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt -yesterday had a visit from Commander Wllliard H. Brownson, who has just returned to the United States from his COMMANDER BROWNSON. visit abroad, where he was sent to pur chase, men-of-war and munitions'for the use of the United States navy.' The commander- is looking " .well bronzed, and says he had an enjoyable trip, having spent practically all his , time In Italy, France and England. He says that very few really satisfactory war ships are to be found on the market. The commander left (or New York to day, where he is. to assu-rrije command of the Yankee. ' -.' . Secretary of War Alger has written to Hon. John Wanamaker, of Philadel phia, thanking the ex-postmaster gen eral for his offer to take the field in person in case of war, and stating that as soon as plans are determined de tails will be mailed. " Mr. Wanamaker agrees not only to enlist himself, but agrees that all of his own employes who may -enlist will receive their full salaries during their absence, to be paid to their families, that; their po sitions will be reopened to return to when military service is over, and that an insurance of 000 -will be Daid to the families of each in case of death In action.-: The Spanish minister, Senor Bernabe. yesterday closed a charter for an American steamer of the Plant line, which will carry practically the entire Spanish colony of Tampa, Fla., to Ha vana today The Spanish party will number 408, most of them being young men who. have offered their services In the Spanish army in case of war. Some women and children are included. It is said that the hostility to Spanish residents in that locality has become marked of late. The St. Panl's Transformation, Philadelphia, April 18. -The American line steamer St. Paul, which sailed from New York yesterday for this 'city passed in the Delaware capes at 5:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon.; She reached Cramps' shipyard today, and tomorrow morning the work of trans forming ber into an auxiliary cruiser will begin. It is estimated that this work will require about 15 days, "and will amount to an almost entire re construtlon of her Interior. Her arma ment will consist of two six-inch guns and ten five-inch rapid fire guns for the main battery and 12 three pounders for the secondary battery. From present Indications here will be no armor plate on the vessel. The same general re pairs, It Is believed, will be followed in the alteration of the St. Louis, New -York and Paris. A Million and a Half For Powder. Pennsgrove N. J., April 18. Every available man" experienced in working In the manufacture of powder is being given employment at the Dupont pow der mills to rush the heavy government orders for munitions of war. The com pany's payroll aggregates $6,000 per month, which is heavier than at any . time in the history of the company. It is understood that the company has contracted to furnish the government with $1,500,000 worth of powder. Spanish ltesldents Not Persecuted. Tampa, Fla., April 18. The reported hostility toward the Spanish residents in this city has absolutely no founda tion. The people of this city have been even more than? ordinarily friendly to ward the Spanish residents during the continuance of the strained relations. They have thus , assured the Spanish colony that whatever, is said by the: press or the people is In no Way In-1 tended for-them as individuals, but as directed against the policy of the Span ish government solely. The Spanish residents of Tampa are peaceful and thrifty, and are looked upon with much esteem by the ,enttre community. The Launch of the Alabama. : Philadelphia, April 18. May 18 has fixed as the date for the launching of the United States battleship Alabama, In course of construction at Cramps' J shipyard.- Miss Morgan, daughter of Senator Morgan, will, it is state,d. chris ten the ship named in honor of her na tive state. The Alabama will be the first of the. three big battleships con tracted for in October, 1896. The other two, the Wisconsin and Illinois, are be ing built respectively' at San Francisco and Newport News. All three are iden tically alike. The Alabama is eight feet longer than the large battleship Iowa, completed by the Cramps last year. Her length on load water line is 368 feet. "In a minute" one dose of Hart's Essence ok Ginger will relieve any ordinary case ol Colic, Cramps or Nau sea. An unexcelled remedy for Diar rhoea. Cholera Morbus. Summer com plaints and all internal pains. - Sold by B. V. Hargrave. LEE'S SENSATIONAL TESTIMONY. Thinks the Maine Was Blown Up by a Spanish Officer. Washington, April 15. The testimony taken before the senate committee on foreign relations in connection with the Investigation into the relations- between the United States and Cuba , was made public yesterday. It constitutes a book of about 650 pages, and includes the testimony taken since the disaster to the Maine.' The most important testimony is that given by Consul General Lee. . With reference to the responsibility for the Maine disaster General Lee said: "I am satisfied the explosion was from the outside. I have always had an idea about the Maine that, of course, it was not blown up by any private individual or by any private, citizen, but It waa blown up by some of the officers who had charge of the mines and electrical wires and torpedoes in the arsenal there, who thoroughly understood their business, for it was done remarkably well. I do not '. think General Blanco had anything to da with it. I "do not think he had any knowledge of it." The consul general further testified that in case Havana was blockaded the city would surrender in a very short time, as It would be impossible to se cure provisions. He declared that the Spanish soldiers are "badly clothed and very badly fed; not well organized; not well -drilled. Nobody - ever saw Spanish soldiers drill." ' ' . General Lee doubted the statement that Spain had appropriated (60Q.0O0 for the relief of the starving reconcen-' trados, but declared that if the ap propriation had been made it would neyer reach the sufferers. He asserted, speaking of climatic conditions, that an American army of occupation could go into Cuba with safety now. He fur ther testified that all Cubans were fa vorable to the insurgents. General Fitzhugh Lee declined t yes terday the honor of a proposed recep tion. When the committee waited upon him to receive his final decision he started his speech of declination In a characteristic manner. "Look here, boys," he said, in a matter of fact tone, ."I haven't done a thing that either one of you, or any American citizen, would not have done, and I don't see; why there should be any fuss made about It. Now, 1 don't want ypuy to think I am ungrateful, for I arft not, but I have studied over the matter, and I feel sat isfied that it would be better not to have the reception. I don't want for an Instant . anybody to think that I wish to put myself forward, and I must de cline your most kind offer." WAR NEWS OF THE WEEK. The House Passes a Resolution De manding Immediate Intervention. Washington, April 18. When v the president's Cuban message was present ed, to congress on Monday of last week there were vigorous objections raised by Democratic members, who declared that they would demand immediate ac tion. The great event of the day . was the enthusiastic ovations tendered Con sul General T.,e on his trip from Tampa to Washington. A dispatch from Mad rid declared that Admiral Beranger, ex minister of marine for Spain, declared that he and The then premier, Castillo, ordered mines to be placed in Havana and other Cuban . harbors. The dis patch has not been confirmed. On Tuesday the foreign affairs com mitters' of the two houses discussed the president's message, anu many were the reports as to their probable action. Consul General Lee was the hero of the day, and his every appearance in pub lic was the signal for a spontaneous ovation. At night there was a monster demonstration in his honor, in which a delegation from New York took part, and he was compelled to - make a speech. He declared that if war comes in a few days or a few years New York and Virginia would stand shoulder to shoulder. On Wednesday the foreign relations committees of both houses presented warlike resolutions. The senate reso lutions demand that Spain withdraw her troops from, Cuba at once and re linquish authority over the island, and the president is directed to use our army and navy to enforce the demands. The senate resolutions are still being discussed. . The house acted expeditiously. Only 40 minutes were allowed for debate, and then the resolution reported ' by , the committee was adopted by a vote of 322 to 19. It is as follows: Resolved, That the president is hereby authorized , ana directed to intervene at once to stop the war in Cuba, to the end and with the purpose of securing permanent peace and order there and establishing' by the free action of the people thereof a stable and independent government of their own in the Island of Cuba, and the president is hereby authorized and empowered to use the land and l naval forces of the United States to execute the purpose of . this resolution. Meantime the war preparations were rushedwith increased activity. It was announced by the navy department that the American line steamers St. Louis and St. Paul had been pur chased as auxiliary cruisers, and they will be speedily transferred into war vessels. Soon afterward came the an nouncement that the flying squadron had raised anchors at Hampton Roads and put to sea. This fact caused intense excitement in all 'quarters, and finally elicited the official statement that - the squadron had merely gone to sea for a short practice cruise. It was- rumored that the Spanish vessels at Porto Rico had sailed, but this could not be confirmed. On Wednesday there was a, disgrace ful scene in the house. During a heated discussion Mr. Brumm, of Pennsyl nla, called Mr. Bartlett, of Georgia, a liar. Quick as a flash the Georgian hurled a large bound, copy of the Con gressional Directory at the Pennsylva nian. It fell short, but for a time there was a perfect pandemonium on the floor of the house, while the speaker rapped vainly for order. One of the house em ployes was knocked down by Mr. Brumm while, trying to pacify that member. After it was all over both members dis covered that ikwaa "all. a mistake." and Krlirf in Six Hnuni. . Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis ease relieved m six hours bv "New Great South American Kidney Cure." It is-a great surprise on ac count of its exceeding promptness in relieving pain io bladder, kidney and back, in male or female. Relieves re tention of water almost immediately. If you want quick relief and cure this is the remedy. Sold by E. F. Nadal, ; Druggist, Wil son, N.,C. ' mutual apologies followed. . The principal news event of Thursday was an intimation that the European powers would " endeavor to " coerce our government Into giving Spain further time in which to try the armistice re cently proclaimed, rbut later events make the prospect of European "action improbable. The navy department an nounced the purchase of another aux iliary cruiser the Venezuela, of the . Red D line. The Twenty-fifth regiment of infantry (colored) encamped at Chickamagua Park, near Chattanooga, Tenn., and the camp is known as Camp Boynton. 'The men are eager to face the Spaniards. The cruiser New "Or leans, ' formerly the Brazilian crpiser Amazonas, arrived at New York. During the debate in the. senate on the Cuban - resolutions last, Friday Senators. Money of MisssisjHppi and WeHJjigton of Maryland indulged in a personal controversy, during which Mr. Money called Wellington a liar. There Money called Welling was considerable excitement, but no violence. Mr. Money afterward apolo gized to the senate for using unpar liamentary language. The navy de partment announced, the lease of fhe j American line steamers Paris and New j ,York, in addition to the St. Louis and ! St. Paul, already secured, and the pur-, j chase of the Old Dominion liner York- town and the Ward liner Yumuri. It j was also announced that negot iations had been reopened for tin? purchase of two warships and several torpedo boats from Crle and Argentine, with fair hope of 'success. The negotiations in clude the famous. Chilean cruiser O'Higgins. The war department or- ! dered the concentration at four south-j em points Newf Orleans,! Mobile, Tam pa and Chicamauga of isix regiments of cavalry, 22 regiments of infantry , aruL the light batteries of five regi ments of artillery. The' officers who will command Will be Genera Shafter at New Orleans, General Coppinger at Mobile, General Wade at Tampa and General Brooke at Chicamauga. Gen eral Miles will probably Boon establish headquarters at Atlanta. Dispatches from abroad plainly intimated that the efforts of Austria and France to induce . foreign intervention to prevent war had failed. . j Going to See Gomez. Havana, April 18. Yesterday Senors Pedro Rabelle, colonial secretary of posts and communications; Dolz, Gibera and Leopoldo Sola,' a well known lawyer, designated by the autonomist govern ment is a parliamentary commission .to apt roach the insurgent leaders in eastern Cuba, left by rail for Batan . bano, rom which point they will pro ceed by a coast steamer to Safiia Cruz del Sur, to asceriain whether It he in- surgent .government in i the province' of Puerto Principe will accent the armistice. If leceived tlie commission i will indicate a neutral icne and pro pose conditions and 1 rej oi meeting. The Ilellef V . i-- f!ots On. ; "New York, April 18: Thy central Cu ban relief commit ee will lead an American steamer wj'.h plies for the relief of the reconcen i r'ade's m .-Cuba Immediately, and di?atc;h her to Key West: fer orders. She will be followed as soon as possible by i second ship. Both i will sail under the Red Cross flag, and be in charge ;of Ked Cress agents. Naval and military err ort will be provided, In accordance v,i;h the Geneva treaty, should hostilities have broken out before the arrival at Key West. Onr Peerless Flytnsr Sqnadron. Fort -Monroe, Va., April 16. The fly ing squadron, the departure of which caused so much excitement on Wed nesday, returned yesterday to anchor age at Fort Monroe, after having com pleted; two days and 5two nights of arduous labor, with satisfaction to its commanding officer. The work of an swering the signals, both byday and night, was accomplished in .incredibly short time, and showed that the fleet can . be depended upon if called upon to attack a Spanish fleet. . Why allow yourself to be slowly tor tured at the stake of disease ? Chills and Fever will undermine, and eventu ally break doiwn, the strongest consti tution "FEBR1-CURA" (Sweet Chill Tonic of Iron) Is more effective than Quinine and being combined with Iron is an excellent Tonic and Nervine Med icine. 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Mr. Turner believes the government appropriation of $200,000 for relieving the Klondike miners has hardly been warranted by the results accomplished, as relief so far has been extended to no one in Alaska. . " Mr. Gladstone's Critical Illness, -Hawarden, April 18. Mr. Gladstone passed a less comfortable day yester day. His doctors say there has been little change in his condition during the Dast weelc Mrs. Gladstone and - the other members of the family attended service in the Hawarden church in the morning, Rev. Stephen Gladstone of ficiating. As indicating the gravity of Mr, Gladstone's condition," it is noted that the officiating clergyman requested the prayersof the church for his father. Convicted of Felonious Assanlt. Denton. Md., April 16. M. W. Wright. a deputy sheriff, was yesterday found guilty of felonious assault upon Miss" Stack, the young sister of. his wife, and will probably be sentenced this after- tVM-n. Under the law he ma be nang- ed or Imprisoned in . the penitentipry for 20 yf.ars, or less, In the discretion of th- court. Bearttbo STOHXA. The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature . of Fiuixi win wr vium 131 Alii HILL nUi 11LLU. Insists Tbat Our Government Has . No Rights In Cuba. CONSULATE ATTACKED BY A MOB j v , ' - iTore Off Our Coat of Arms and Drag- prod It Through the Street Sagas ta'a Prompt Apology Both the Queen and Don Carlos Declare For War. Madrid, April 18. Throughout the recent", negotiations with the United States with reference to Cuba the Spanish government has never taken a firmer stand than at Saturday's council. If President McKinley. by Is- su3ftfe hig ,ast messagef haa set his 8eal 11 ' 1 ' Ilia VUUI1L1 jr 0 vtailli K.J IlllCI VC11C in Cuba, so do the Spanish ministers respondby. finally setting their seal upon this country's flat rejection of that claim. The nature of the Intervention ap pears to be immaterial. It Is the prin ciples which the Spanish government now pledge themselves to resist to the utmost. The drastic decisions of the council are taken by the public at what will probably prove their true value. Among the leading representatives of all Darties there is an almost unani mous opinion-that the United State will accept nothing less than the termi nation of Spanish sovereignty in Cuba, and, as any concession of that kind is considered utterly incompatible with national honor, war seems inevitable, unless some unknown dens ex machine should suddenly intervene. -,'. General. Woodford, the American minister, is reported to be most anxious to avoid a conflict, and still to be not without hope, but officially he remains absolutely quiescent. There weV exciting scenes In Malaga on Saturday , and Saturday night. A vicious mob attacked the United States consulate, tore down the coat of arms and dragged it through the street. The civil governor, with police, dashed into the crow? - and dispersed the rioters. They arrested several and rescued the .remains of the American arms, plac ing a" strong guard around the consul ate, with , instructions ' to maintain order. Sagasta, hearing of this out rage, telegraphed immediately to the governor of Malaga, to g"o and' see the American consul to express the regret of the cabinet and -the determination to punish the authors of the outrage. The Madrid newspapers vigorously condemn the outrage. ' - It is learned on unquestionable au thority that the queen regent recently made the following statement: "I prefer, even, the horrors of war rather than tarnish on the prestige of the army or an impairment of the rights of the crown." Contrary to the general opinion that the queen regent has been negotiating for. peace af any price, her attitude to for peace at ''any price, her attitude had much to do with the firm action of the cabinet. . Last Wednesday Don Carlos Issued a manifesto to his followers In which he says: . ' "The Carlist who, in the face of a war with fly? United States, would rise in arms against. Spain is a traitor. If war occurs, all those who fight against the foreigner; who insults us will de serve well -cf Carlos. If the- Spanish government does not venture into war. but permits the loss of Cuba, then Carlists who do not respond to the voice, of the king will, also be traitors." Valuable to Women. Especially valuable to women is Browns'. Fron Bitters. Backache vanishes, headache lisftppears, strength takes the place of weakness, and the glow of health . readily 3omcs to the pallid cheek when this won- icrful remedy is taken. For sickly children roverwortcea men u nas no equal. jNonome ;honlil be without this famous remedy.. Browns' Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers. SPANISH ENTHUSIASM. Families rurrall Their Food Snpply to Aid Their. Government. London, April 18. The Madrid cor respondent of The Daily Telegraph The greatest enthusiasm telegraphs: is manifested everywhere among the people, who are subscribing even more l (har thov r-a n n ff nrd to the funds fori the national defense. I am acquainted with families who intend to deprive themselves of one meal a day in order to -ive. their mite to the government Boys under age are asking permission to rve in the army, their parents having already consented. Some pop- ular bull fighters, whose performances are worth hundreds of thousands of francs yearly, have resolved to aban- dn their vocation and . to shoulder rifles in defense of the fatherland. I have bad a. ion? and interesting con- versation with a diplomatic representa- tive of one of the European powers fQTm of gickness which is SO com-Ti-v. r roniicc'o m a tint to mention his i .... , 1 iitv-who said: "Although war seems certain, the possibility f peace is not yet elimi nated. 'The negotiations are proceed ing without interruption, and success is still possible. Personally I must say l.fl'eve it w'.!l be very difficult to mamiam ueaic. ic ui ai uicu 'rmeryention by Europe is absurd and unfounded.-Not one power is disposed to support FueiTasuggestion, although national law spam is in- me ,d the united states in the wrong. , spams woes m the PhiMppine.. Singapore, April i8.-The steamship Leo xiii. .from Manila,- has ' arrived here crowded with Spanish officials and well --to do Spanish families who are escaping froni the rebellion, which is spreading rapidly in the Philippines, They , report that Manila Is panic stricken. - I)islrHin; SloinHch Diaease Permanently cured hy the masterly powers of South American Nervine Tonic. Invalids need suffer no longer, because this great remedy can cure them all. It is a cure for the whole world of stomach weakness and indi gestion. .The cure begins with the first dose. 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The idea is that the en gagements of the United States and Great Britain elsewhere present a fa vorable opportunity, but looking to the probable coutcome of such action it' is difficult to take the announcement seriously, . considering that Germany has. her hands full in China and Samoa' is not worth such a display of power and expenditure. A Fend of I'.x termlnntlon. Pineville. Ky.. April IS. The Howard Baker feud in Clay county has broke out again, and ten men are reported killed and three injured. This feud Is only ten days old. Howard and Baker were partners in a logging enterprise. They quarre'ed and fought. Relatives and friends joined in, and a week ago three of them were killed. Anse and Al Baker, who had been arrested and kept under guard, broke away and hid in the wo d3, declaring they would ex terminate their enemies. The report of the killing is regarded as indicating' that the5 are keeping their word. The names of the dead and wounded in the latest lta:t!e have not been reported. Not'd Itawlmlt IM teller Head. Philadelphia, April 18. A private tel egram received here announces the death in an institution near Baltimore of '"Bobby" Matthews, the great base ball pitcher.. Matthews was about 45 years of age, and retired from the pro fessional ball field in about 1890, after fully 20 years service in the profession, during all of which time he held a high reputation as a pitcher. No other ball pitcher ever held himself n the first class for scarcely more than half that length of time. Matthews was attacked with paresis about two years ago. Rescued F.rom a sunken Wreck, New York. April 16. The steamer Jr ah i, trom .tianii, Fia., which arrived here last n;s:ht, reports that when 15 miles south of 'Barnegat she saw a Ruiik?n wieck with a man In the rljf ging She bore down on It and rescued the man. v. ho proved to be Kngineer Arthur S. Brown, of the harge H. L. "Routh; which was .sunk.'Tnfe captain, cook and eVkhand of the Rnuth were lost. The barges II. LfRouttntand E. W. Stetson were being) towed Sjy the tug Sea Kins', when the Routh filled and pan!; The tug continued Its voy- a'gt not knowing the fate of the Routh. The New Hod lord strike. . New Bedfori, Mass.. April 18. Not quite half the operatives who have been out on strike for the past 13 weeks have tieturned to work. The mill men say they are perfectly satisfied, with the showing made, and they feel sure that m. this week manv of the strikers who have wanted o return to work and are afraid they will be insulted by those who remain out will return. Heavy Ita'n mid Hall In Nebraska. Omaha, April IS. A heavy rain and hailstorm visited eastern Nebraska yesterday afternoon, doing much dam age. In some places three Inches of Water fell in an hour.. At Louisville, Neb., 500 feet of the Rock Island main line was washed out, derailing an east bound pasenjrer train. 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