Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 62, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 April 1898 — Page 3

SEEKING FOR PEACE.

Representatives of Six Great Pow- . ers Confer with the President. they present ab important note. • -I. It Kxpreue* Hope That Peace Will Prevail The Preeident’e Reply Creates a Favorable Impreaf . aion—Sitnatioa Not Affected. Washington, April 8. —The representatives of the six great powers of Europe, Great Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Austria and Italy, gave official form at noon Thursday to their recent conferences in the interest of a peaceful solution of the Cuban problem. Their procedure was unique in the United States, though doubtless a familiar one in European courts. • The diplomatic officials congregated art the British embassy shortly before noon and then proceeded with their secretaries to the white house and state department. ’ Arriving at the white house they were ushered into the blue room and there were received by President McKinley. After a social exchange and mutual well wishes, the ambassadors, ministers and charges, speaking through Sir Julian Pauncefote, delivered to the president an address, to which he responded. Sir Julian Pauncefote said: Mr. President: We have been commissioned by the great powers of Europe Whom we represent here to-day to approach ybur excellency with a message of friendship and peace at the present critical juncture in the relations between the United States and Spain, and to convey to you the sentiments expressed in the collective note which I have the honor to place in your hands.’’ Note of Powers Presented. Sir Julian Pauncefote, as representative of the powers, presented the following: “The undersigned representatives of Germany, Austria-Hungary, France, Great Britain, Italy and Russia, duly authorized In that behalf, address in the name of their respective governments a pressing appeal to the feelings of humanity and moderation of the president and of the American people 'in their existing differences with Spain. They earnestly hope that further negotiations will lead to an agreement which, while securing the maintenance of peace, will afford all necessary guarantees for the reestablishment of order In Cuba. “The powers do not doubt that the humanitarian and purely disinterested character of this representation will be fully recognized and appreciated by the American nation.” The President’* Reply. President McKinley replied as follows: "The government of the United States recognizes the good will which has prompted the friendly communication of the representatives of Germany, Austria-Hun-gary, France, Great Britain, Italy and Russia, as set forth In the address of your excellencies, and shares the hope, therein expressed that the outcome of the situation in Cuba may be the maintenance of peace between the United States and Spain by affording the necessary guarantees for the reestablishment of order in the island, Bo terminating the chronic condition of disturbance there, which so deeply injures the interests and menaces the tranquillity of the American nation by the character ia.nd consequences of the struggle thus kept up at our doors, besides shocking its sentiment of humanity. “The government of the United States appreciates the humanitarian and disinterested charactrfof the communication now made on beAa.lt of the powers named, and for ifte partis' confident that equal appreciation will bo shown for its own earnest and unselfish endeavors to fulfill a duty to humanity by ending a situation the indefinite prolongation of which has become insufferable.” At the State Department. * *♦. - The party then withdrew to the state department and repaired in a body to the diplomatic room, where they h'eld a conference with Judge Day, assistant secretary of state, Secretary Sherman having gone home to lunch before their arrival. This conference took a wider range and went considerably outside of the address delivered to the president. Situation Not Affected. The note of the European powers presented to the president has not in the opinion of members of the administration changed the situation in the slightest degree. What pressure was brought to bear to secure even this mildly expressed hope that further negotiations would result in the maintenance of peace is not known, but it is confidently believed that it is the result of persistent appeals on the part of Spain for some expression in favor of peace between the two countries. The note is not regarac 'l. >ny sense as a protest against the course this government has pursued thus far oris likely to adopt to secure a stable government in Cuba. Some of the governments represented in the note are known to be in full accord with this government in its purposes with respect to the Cuban question, and therefore any theory that the note was intended as a remonstrance is not regarded as tenable. The reply of this government, which had previously been read and approved by members of the cabinet, is not considered as indicating any change in the fixed purpose of the president to intervene in Cuba at once, nor is it believed that it was the expectation of a majority of the foreign representatives present that the United States should change its policy or regard the joint note as other than an expression in behalf of peace and without special significance. So far as known in administration circles no further representations on this subject are expected. No Offer of Mediation. No offers of mediation on the part of any European power has been received, and there is high authority for the statement that none would be accepted or proffered. This has been the fixed policy of the government from the first, and there is no prospect of a change in this regard. At the embassies and legations the presentation of tne joint note of the powers was regarded as the event of the day. An ambassador from one of the great jvnwers of continental Europe stated that it was without a parallel in history; that it was the first and the

only time that the six great natictns of Europe, representing in the aggregate the power of civilization, had united in this solemn manner to secure the peace pf the world. It was, this high authority stated, a movement historipal in character and one fitting to occur on the advent Of the twentieth century. Favorably Received. Calls at the various embassies and legations late in thi» day showed that the response of the president created a most favorable impression in foreign quarters. The president’s answer was looked upon to some extent as a\Qounter appeal to the great powers for their cooperation in the cause of humanity against the intolerable condition of affairs in Cuba. In some diplomatic quarters there was a disposition to read the joint note “between the lines,” and to give it a suggestive character beyond the mild phrases adopted. This was not the generally-accepted view, however. The favorable manner of its reception was looked upon as a wise move at this critical juncture, for, without rejecting as an intrusion these foreign suggestions, they were so received as to give the greatest promise of sym pathy, rather than opposition from the most powerful joint influences in the world.

DECLARE FOR FREE COINAGE.

Ills Meeting; of the League of Bimetallic Clubs of Ohio Valley at Indianapolis. Indianapolis, Ind,, April B.—About 500 persons were present when President Reemlin called the convention of the League of Bimetallic Clubs of the Ohio Valley to order Thursday. New officers were elected as follows: President, J. P. Tarvin, of Kentucky; vice presidents, N. R. Tucker, of Ohio; F. J. Van Voorhis, Indiana; A. C. Bently, of Illinois. Allen W. Clark, of Indiana, was elected secretary by acclamation and Colon Scott, of Ohio, treasurer. The new executive committee is made up as follows: Indiana John Overmeyer and Silas A. Shepard; Ohio, H. L. Dunbar and il. C. Cordrey; Illinois, D. E. Gear and A. R. Williams; Kentucky, Ramsey Washington and Joseph L. Rhinock. The resolutions presented by Chairman S. E. Morss were adopted. They regard the financial question “as the paramount issue and pledge the support of the league to the securing of bimetallism and free and unlimited coinage of silver afld gold at the ratio of sixteen to one; unalterably oppose the single gold standard; believe that congress alone has the power to coin and issue money, and that this power should not be delegated to individuals or corporations;” expresses continued confidence in William J. Bryan. A-resolution of sympathy for Cuban patriots and in favor of immediate intervention by the United States was also adopted. ’ In the afternoon the convention first decided on Lexington, Ky., las the place for next year’s meeting, but the vote was reconsidered and Louisville, Ky., was chosen. Chairman Towne, of the national silver republican committee, spoke-, arraigning the Indianapolis sound money movement and declaring that the men who framed the commission’s plan do not know the first principles of fte science of money. At five o’clock Mr. Bryan and other prominent visitors were given a reception by the Commercial club and board cf trade, when Mr. Bryan, Chairman Towne and George Fred Williams spoke to the business men. Mr. Williams said that the invitation to speak before a commercial club was one that would not be extended to him in New England owing to his beliefs on the money question. An audience of between 5,000 and 6,d00 people greeted William J. Bryan at Tomlinson hall at night, when the convention ended. Samuel E. Morss. of this city, presided. Ex-Congressman Towne spoke and H. S. Taylor, of Chicago, read an original poem. Mr. Bryan was tendered an ovation. Tie spoke for an hour and a half, ninthly on th? currency question. He touched upon the Cuban question casually. He said that his life has all been spent since the war and that he has always heard it in slnuated that democrats were not a« patriotic as they should be. Tie was sure that the patriotism of democrats had been demonstiated in the Cuban situation. Tie commended the course of Consul-General Lee in the highest terms. “While we are talking about freeing Cuba,” said he, “let us not forget that we have n work to do in freeing America.”

A Banker Killed.

Lancaster, Pa., April 8. —David B. Landis, president of the Conestoga national bank and one of the leading citizens of this city, was shot and killed Thursdaj’ morning by Ralph W. Wireback, who is extensively known throughout the country as the maker of a patent medicine bearing his name. The tragedy resulted from an effort of Landis to dispossess Wireback, who rented a house from niin last year, with the privilege of renewing the lease if the was not sold.

Injury by Frost.

Chattanooga, Tenn., April B.—Reports received from all over Tennessee, north Alabama and north Georgia show that the damage done to the fruit ami berry ?rops by the frosts of Tuesday and Wednesday nights was very heavy. In many sections the peach crop was entirely. killed and the berry crop cut in half. Early vegetables were killed nearly everywhere. The loss will amount to manv thousands of dollars.

Raw Against Trusts.

(<» min bus, ()., A pril B. Th'* Valentine anti-trust bill was made a law Thursday. it prohibit- combinations to increase or control lhe price of commodities or prevent competition in manufacturing or transporting the satne. The penalty is SSO to $5.01)0 fine and six months to one year imprisonment.

HIS DAYS NUMBERED

Consul-General Lee Is Instructed to Quit Havana. SATS HE WILL DO SO SATURDAY. ■ Spots Will Regard This as an Overt Act—War Now Deemed to Be Inevitable, Unless Spain Decide* to Snrrender. Washington, April 8. —Consul-General Lee will leave Havana Saturady, as a result of explicit instructions from the state department and a reply from him stating he would sail on the day named. A telegram received at the state department late Thursday afternoon from Consul-General Lee reported everything quiet in Havana, Gen. Lee thinks it probable that all Americans in Cuba who desire to leave the island will be able to do so unless something unexpected should happen suddenly to prevent them by Saturday, when he will depart himself for the United State*. Will Be Last to Leave. Tampa, Fla., April 8. —The programme for the departure of Gen. Lee from Havana is as follows: The Olivette wall enter Havana harbor on Saturday morning and Gen. Lee will at once notify all Americans that this will be their last chance to leave the island under the American flag. After all are on board the steamer, including the United States consuls from the various ports of Cuba, Gen. Lee will pull down the American flag from the Consulate, will turn over the archives to the British consul, Gollin, and will go aboard the Olivette, which will at once sail for Key West. It is possible that one of the

Positions of War Vessels of United States and Spain in Western Atlantic Waters.

gunboats or cruisers at Key West will accompany the Olivette to Havana to protect the Americans as the last of them leave the city. Leaving Havana. Port Tampa, Fla., April B.—Refugees from Havana to the number of 2,500 are expected here Saturday. Two of the steamers of the Plant system will leave for Key West at once to bring back the Americans who have been removed from Havana to Key West by the Mascotte, Bache, Fern and Mangrove. The latest reports received here indicate that nearly 3,000 refugees will be in Key West when the steamers arrive this afternoon. While no one believes that Spanish guns will be trained on Key West, it will become an advanced port the instant war is declared, and there is a chance that some Spanish war vessel will be able to get within gunshot and drop a few shells among the cigar factories. As a simple precautionary measure the government Is anxious to bring as many people as possible from the island to the mainland. Line of Battle Planned. Kev West, Fla., April B.—The most significant development here is the orders just received from the navy department on the plan of action. These provide Hint in the event of a blockade of Havana or Matnnzns the first lineof battle nearest the shore would be composed of torpedo boats and tugs; the -ccoud of criii-ers. such as the Marble head. Detroit. Cincinnati and Nashville, mid the gunboat Helena, and tin* third cf the Imttli him India! a tir.d lowa ntpi the fl • 2-1 ip Xi « York. In• ■ - of ■ n att.aeh on th' tn "ri':ir fl. e' by tr'.y -■call ve:' 'ls. e v ill be < !.<■•> I,' •’ ■ ■'...f .... , i;.. . <j.'.,,, |. t .i f n lt ‘- .. id th. -I J ' .. " »r 0 tin !

tie ships from the torpedo boats of the enemy. Should the attack be by a superior force, such as the Vizcaya or the Almirante Oquendo, the first two lines would retire, leaving the attacking vessels to be engaged by the battleJfihipti.—_: _ ..... ‘ War Inevitable. Washington, April 8. —There is no longer any doubt as to the purposes of this government writh respect to the situation in Cuba. War in the opinion of the administration is inevitable, except in the'unlooked-for event of a surrender on the part of Spain. Thp president's message, which he had intended to send to congress Wednesday, has not been changed in any particular and embodies the Unanimous views of the cabinet, without the slightest variance or exception. Any mavement to avert war now must comb from Madrid and must concede American demands, including an end to Spain’s domination in Cuba. Thursday's Development*. Three features stand out plainly in the developments of Thursday. At noon the six great powers of Europe, through their representatives here, called at the w hite house and presented to President McKinley a joint note expressing urgent hope for a peaceful adjustment between the United States and Spain, to which the president replied with unmistakable plainess as to the duty and the unselfish endeavors of this government to terminate the insufferable conditions in Cuba. Another and probably the most significant actual stepshowing the finality reached by the United States government was the authoritative statement that Consul-General Lee would leave Havana on Saturday. This step it is known will be regarded by Spain as akin to an overt act preceding war, as it will terminate the jnedium of official intercourse between the United States and the island.

Portland, MR Single-turret monitor Montana. POftTSMoVTH. N. Trainlnrahlp Basex. BOWO? MASS. Onnboata -Bancroft, Machtaa. Single turret monitors—Lehigh, OataM* BMW PORT, *. L—- . Trabilngehlp Constellation. 1 Trainlngehtp Alliance. MEW YORK. OITY, M. Y. Onnboat Annapolis. Dispatch hosts—Dolphin, Mayilowen Torpedo boat Stiletto ■ Ingle turret monitor Jaeon. monitor Nahant. Auxiliary yaohte—lAgle, Hawk, Hornet, Auxiliary tu go—Algonquin, N’erlnsoot, Oeeeola. Sioux, Teouniseh, Uncos, Wompa. > tuck. Protected cruiser Ran FrancUoo. Protected cruiser Mew Orleans. Torpedo boat Somers. MEW LONDON, OONN.Flngle turret monitor Mahopao. bin gio-turret monitor Mauhatta*. LBAGUE ISLAND (PHILADELPHIA). Rttiii Katihdin. Monitor Miuntonomoh. ■AMPTON ROADS, VA._ First-c’asb battleship MassachueettM Second «ia«e battleship Texas. Armored orulaer Brooklyn. Protected cruiser Columbia. Protected cruiser Minneapolis. 81ri^le-turret monitor Canonioua. MORFOLK, VA - L. Dynamite cruiser Voeuwluß. Cruiser Montgomery. Gunboat Vicksburg. Protected cruiaer Newark. Revenue cutters—Hamilton, Morrill, W lado m Auxiliary tug AMoe. PORT ROYAL, 8 OMonitor Amphitrite. JAOKSOMVILLK, FLA.— Gunboat Wilmington. ■JtY WWTAXD DRY TORTUGASz-First-olaae battleship lowa. PireVelaas battleship Indiana. Monitor Puritan. Monitor Terror. Armored cruiser New York. Cruiser Marbluhetul. Cruiser Detroit. Protooted cruiser Cincinnati., Gunboats— Nashville, Helena, NewoorC Castine. Torpedo boats-Dupont, Cushing, Erlcaeoß, Foote, Winslow, Porter. Tugs—Samoset, Leyden. MBTWEMN CUBA AND KEY WEST.— Dispatch boats—Fern, BacUa Tender Mangrove. ■AVAN A, OUBA—. Protected Alfonso XII. Cruiser Naeva Espana. lAN JXJAM. PUERTO RIOO— Armored cruiser Viscera. Annerod cruiser OqnendA * a

Third and almost equally important was the ominous tone of press advices from Madrid, where the war fever seems to dominate instead of the concessions, the opening of prison doors and other manifestations of pence and good will which holy Thursday was expected to bring forth, and the more definite announcement of action that would bring peace to Cuba. The heavy guard about Minister Woodford’s house, the imperative character of his last note, the war utterance of Minister Cnrreo and the turbulence nt the Spanish capital left little hope that pacific councils would prevail. No negotiations are proceeding at Madrid on the part of this government, but the powers of Europe, it is understood, are doing their utmost to persuade the Spanish government to yield and avert war. On the highest authority it can be stated that no instructions have been given as yet to Minister Woodford contemplating his withdrawal, the only step in that direction being the fletermlnation that Gen. Lee leave Havana on Saturday.

Jnll-IJail-Breakers Commit Murder.

Marysville. Kan., April 8. —Thursday afternoon four prisoners confined in the city jail for burglary murdered the jailer, B. Batterson, and made their escape. The desperadoes stole four horses and rode to the north. A posse has been formed and is pursuing them.

SteaiuSteamship Service Discontinued.

New Orleans, April 8. The Southern Pacific company has discontinued its steamship service to Hnvan t for the present. The Algiers, scheduled to leave Thursday, was held at her wharf. Had aboard *’oo Missouri mules forth. Spanish,army. ,

R •ACHREACHED THE LIMIT.

No Further Demands Will Be Conceded by Spain. r__J * SAGASTA SO INFORMS AMBASSADORS? .. I J The Pope Notified That Hta Intervention Came Too Late, aa a Declalbn S Haa Already Been Reached— Woodford Well Guarded. London, April B.—A special dispatch frop Madrid says that the ambassadors of France, Germany, Russia and Italy waited together Thursday evening upon Senor Gullon, the foreign minister, and presented a joint note in the interests of peace. Senor Gullen, replying, declared, according to the dispatch, that the members of the Spanish cabinet were unanimous in considering that Spain had reached “the limit of international policy in the direction of conceding the demands and allowing the pretensions of the United States.” Came Too Late. Berlin, April 8. —The Madrid correspondent of the Cologne Gazette says: The papers of the American consulate have already been entrusted to the care of the British consulate. At midnight the pope made fresh confidential representations to the Spanish government, and a second cabinet council was then held. But the reply was to the effect that the pope’s intervention had come too late, as a decision had already been arrived at. K How It In Viewed in Waahlnirton. Washington, April B.—The latest news from Madrid is. considered ominous. When the ambassadors of the powers presented their collective note to the Sagasta cabinet Sehor Gullon replied that Spain had gone to the limit in concessions to the United States. Though the general impression is this reply removes all hope of peace, it is pointed out in diplomatic circles that Spain could not be expected to give instant sign of a willingness to yield. If anything is to be accomplished by the powers it must be after several days of pressure and negotiation. There is unfavorable comment here upon the fact that Spain’s reply contains no pacific expression and apparently offers no promise of successful issue to the parley for peace. The belief here is growing stronger that Spain has taken her stand and will steadfastly refuse to surrender Cuba. SpaniMli Warslilpa to Sail. via Paris, April 8. —Fifteen Spanish rnen-of-war will leave Cadiz immediately for Cape Verde islands and several battalions have started to reinforce the garrison at the Balearic islands in the Mediterranean. The provincial militia in the Canary islands will be placed on a war footing. Lieut. Sen. Correa, the minister of war, find j Admiral Berme.jo, the minister of marine, are actively at work in their,departments despite the holiday. Nraspiprrx Say It la Wnr. The Heraldo’s leading article applauds t lie go vern merit’s eond net in replying to Gen. Woodford, whose proceedings, the article says, are considered extraordinarily brusque and blauiaWe. Briefly summed up, the Heraldo’s information points to the fact that war is inevitable, but the newspaper still attaches great importance to the action of the ministers of the powj ?rs at Washington. The Liberal says it i considers the rupture between Spain and the United States an accomplished ' fact, as a consequence of the Spanish jabinet’s decisions. Muy Soon Quit Madrid. To the question whether United States i Minister Woodford has demanded his ■ passports a negative reply is given, but the belief is expressed here that he will soon quit Madrid. Guards Are Trebled. Madrid, April B.—The guards around the United States legations were trebled Thursday.

Mlkh lMiss Barton Warned.

New York, April 8. —Stephen Barton, chairman of the central Cuban relief committee, said that, he had received a cablegram from Miss Clara Barton, president of the National Bed Cross society, who is at present in Cuba, saying that she had been advised by Con-sul-General Lee to leave the island at once, as it would be unwise for her or any other American to stay later than Friday. Miss Barton said nothing of the condition of affairs in Cuba.

Gift fGift from George Gould.

Omaha. Neb., April 8. — Thursday George Gould, president of the Missouri Pacific Hailway company, visited the exposition ami was so highly pleased with the progress made in construction work and the apparent magnitude of the undertaking that he donated $15,000 to the enterprise.

Death Death of a Pioneer.

Green Bay, Wis., April 8. Elisha Morrow, one of the best-known contractors in this part of the state, died Thursday, lie was active as a politician and lawyer and served in the territorial legislature, lie was born in New. Jersey In 1819.

Gold Coming from Cuba.

New York, April 8. —Gold is being shipped from Cuba to this city. Alia adv $600,000 has been received and $t(i0,000 more was engaged for shipment. This gold is shipped from Havana because war is imminent.

Big Steamships Offered.

New York, April 8. —The report that the Hamburg-American line had intimated its willingness to sei I flic Normatinin. the Columbia and the Fuerst Bismarck to the government was authoritatively confirmed.

Ohio Raises a War Fund.

Columbus, ()., April 8.- Senator Kiley's bill appropriating $1,000,000 to place Ohio on a war footing passed the house Thursday tuning and is now a law.

IN CONGRESS.

Representative- ot Cttiinn Junta Appears Before House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Washington, April B.— There was a scene of great excitement in the house late Thursday afternoon during the consideration of the bill for the reorganization of the army. It was caused by Mr. Lentz, an Ohio democrat, who made a*vic!ous assault on the administration, charging that the policy of delay was in (he Interest of stock jobbers in Wall street He alleged that Wall street was in possession of information that the message would not go in long before it was knoWn at the capitol, and profited heavily by the advance in the price of stocks which resulted. He even charged that there was no warrant f<y the alarming statements about the situation In Havana which were justifying the delay of the message. Mr. Lentz’ speech created a profound sensation, and met with an emphatic reply from Gen. Grosvenor, now generally re-ira-ded as the administration spokesman on the floor. Mr. Grosvenor not only indignantly denied that there was justification for the reports, but held Mr. Lentz up to scorn for alleging corrupt motives against the president. Mr. Lentz disclaimed this, but thp irate friend of the president gave him no mercy. He, was thoroughly aroused, and laid about him Witlia veritable bludgeon, charging it..it the democrats were seeking political advantage and paying his respects to,John J. JyLCook and others. Before he concluded lie expressed the opinion that war was as eertain that we would live until next week, unless it was averted by Spain. The debate on the army bill developed more and more opposition. Mr. Hull tried to save the bill by agreeing to strike out all its provisions, even the three-battalion formation features, but it was in the end recommitted, 150 to 61. The house adjourned Until Monday. Some sharp war talk was indulged tn by the- senate Thursday. When consideration of the sundry civil appropriation bill was resumed the question pending was the amendment of Senator Pettus (Aid.), providing for such improvement of the harbor at Moblle'as would enable war vessels to obtain coal and other supplies there. Senator Allison (la.), in charge of the bill, made a point of order against the amendment. This called out"a bitter speech by Senator Morgan (Ala.), who charged the appropriation committee with discriminating against proper measures and threatened to assist in dissolving the committee. He followed with an argument showing the necessity for the improvement proposed, holding that it would open to the government in time of war the coal fields of the south and enable it successfully to fight the Reasonable monopoly that had been formed to control the coal supply ot the country in the event of war. The amendment was lost. At two o’clock the bill had not been completed anil was laid aside, the senate devoting the remainder of the afternoon to eulogies of the Late Senator James Z. George, of Mississippi.

NOTED ACTRESS DEAD.

Margaret Mather Suddenly *O-u-trow While Playing In Ghnrlesion, W. Va.—Dlea In a Few Hours. Charleston, W. Va., April B.—Margaret Mather, the actress, played her last death scene here Thursday. While playing the cave scene in the fourth act. of “Cytnbeline” in this city Wednesday night she collapsed and was, carried off the stage in an unconscious condition and never regained consciousness. .She died at five p. m. Thursday of convulsions caused by acute Bright’s disease. Miss Mather’s parents live in Detroit? No arrangements have been made tor the funeral. 1 [Margaret Mather, as she Was known on the stage,, was Margaret Finlayson, and .ahe.was_l)arn In Tilbury., Ont..it> ,18.52. but was raised-in Detroit, Mich. Her father, John Finlayson, Is still living in Detroit. Margaret passed her childhood among, squalid surroundings not in any way tending to divert her attention toward the stage. After she left home a half-grown girl, she engaged as dishwasher in the Russell house. Having a chance'some time later to join a barnstorming troupe she availed herself of it, 'with the result that in 18.80, wh.ie in New Yaak, she attracted the attention of Manager James Hill,‘who persuaded her to take a cour.-e in a training school. After two years of study i.t the part of Juliet she made her debut in that character at McVicker’s theater, Chicago, in 1882. Miss Mather had been twice married, her first husband being Emil Haberkorn, an orchestra leader. She was divorced from him, and shortly nfur she married Gustav Pabst, tie ..Milwaukee brewer. Tills venture, 100, was ;i failure, with-the result of another divorcr. , Her latest venture was a magnificent pr< auction of Cymbeline, under the management of Bert C. Whitney, of Detroit.!

Indians Tender Their Services.

Denver, Col., April 8. —Gov. Ad; ms has received a letter from Hebert Mitchell, of Cortez, saying that 5(0 Navajo Indians have offered their services to defend the United States against Spain. Having had experience of years as a scout with the army in lb- west aiul with all tribes, Mr. Mitchell pronom ces them the best scouts of the Indi a race.

Fruit Not Damaged.

Cincinnati. April 8. Specials from different points in the Ohio valley state that the fruit has not been killed, as reported during the past w> <k. An inspection of the Dean peach orchards in southern Indiana found the buds in such condition as to insure a full crop.

THE MARKET.

Grains. I’rovlslonta, Etc. Chicago, April 7. WHEAT—Weak and low- r. May, $1 AM 1 0fi 1 ,4: July. tUl s i4iß4%c; September, Tti'idk 76%c. CORN—Wenk. Cash, 29| Vd 29 r -i(-; May. 89W29'..c and 29%»c; July, 30?t4t3.1‘kc: Sept-m----ber, 311/o::2e. OATS Gower. No. 2 eu-h, 2j'„j@2slhc; May, 25'i<(/25 l / i.e; July, 230-23',Je. PORK, LARD AND RJHS-W-ak. May pork opened at $9.85, fell to $9.75 and held,, at $9.77'4;. May lard sold from ; ... .2! '-iii5.25 early oit to ss.l7'i. May ribs held nt POTATOES Stronger. Fancy Burbanks sold ut ,'3<u' 2e: good to fancy Rose, s(oJlic; mixed red, 430-48 C. EGOS—Firm. Fresh eggs cases returned were sold ut 8-ho9*4c. BLITTER—Firm. Creameries, 15025 c; Dairies, 12018 c. LIVE POULTRY—BareIy steady. I'nrkeys, 7010 c; Chickens, k', s ulle; Ductal, per pound; Geese, 73. U-04 oo per doxen. • Live Stock. Chicago, April I CATTLE—FairIy active. Prim-- Bm-ves, $5.3-0 good medium shipping and export steers, $4.(1004.9u; common ami rough, $3.804p1.10; bulls, poor to exira, $2.-o.‘. 86fair to choice feeders, s4.3iio'-1.75: p'aiti stockers, $3.700 4.25; go.od to choice heifers, $3.8('4t4 I'); fair to good beef coWrc, $2.9-0 3 10; veal calves, fair, to choice, $4.5-u-j.lO; fed Texas steers, $3.8004.75. HOGS—Steady. Choice to fnncj’ 'f- ngwelght shipping. $3.971i®-1.0, r >: fair to ch ae heaVy mixed, $3.85®4.02L4; common to eh doe light mixed, $3.8003.92'4;: plain to ebilce heavy packing, $3.8003.95. .