The Eugene City guard. (Eugene City, Or.) 1870-1899, May 07, 1898, Image 6

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Mi IS EREST.
ill be the lirei
tin to the Front
"IY.V
1 111 HAVANA.
itesl Battle ol Modern ,
racioc (oast
for'The liotbci'il with Which Our
State
Ask President
Tillies without Doubt
171 U I
Special l lh (Ji akh.
Washington, L 0, April 21), 5:10p m Tlicro
is great, interest in London, Pari, Vienna, Berlin
and St Petersburg over the -ailing of tli Spanish
lloet from tbeCape Verd Islands.
Great crowds swann about the bulletin loards
an the news of a naval battle iu reported hourly.
Tho anxiety iu this city at the War Department
ia great and the streets are thronged with people
talking over the anticipated battle.
Spanish oflicers says it will be the greatest hat-
tie of modern times,
Firing to Southeast.
POBTDGDKSK ENLISTINd
(tolling Has Been Heard bin
I.H...IU mr liantitiaii
Washington, D C, April 30; 5:40 p
in-Key West, Florida, reortn heavy
flrli) to the HUthaat, and sees all
American torpedo boat chasing a
Spanish merchantman.
rtUD AT HAVANA.
A torpedo boat fired IIvh aboil at
Uavaua today.
NOTHING H KAKI).
Tho Spsulsh government forbids the
transmission of news regarding iinvul
movomeuta, therefore nothing tin-
beeu bears' from Admiral Dewey.
mum no.
Portugusso are rapidly enlisting iu
the Spanish army.
OFFICERS APPOINTKD.
George Yoran Gets the Lieutenant-
Colouelsliin.
mi'iiiu roi.os.il,
Special loth Uuard.
Portland, April S J. Governor
Lord banuade tbe following appoint
ment. Colonel- ( Hummer, ol Port laud,
aalary $3,600.
Lieutenant Colonel lino O Vor.ui,
of Kugeue. aalary $3,000.
Majora-P Q Ksitwlck and 0 U Gau
tenbein, of Portland and Percy Willis
of Salem, aalary I8JM0 each.
The iu we and i., ,
For tbe flrat time, to far as we know,
ibMe 188B In tbls sute, we bad a solid
union of tbe old Union and t on
"S? , ", "Ut """''""K
through tbe street of Kugene this
morning. II was a grand sosnetoare
old soldier who had been pitted
against each other lu the bit udy strife
at (lettyaburg, Cold Barter, Atlanta.'
icauurg, i ne vtintcrues and other
dmoqj neiii, marching shoulder to
shoulder In honor uf the boya of Co ',
who have ullted for the Spanish
war. The old vsteiam gave three
eoitu enears Tor McKinley and then
three Just a Mild for Kltihugh I .no
HEAVY FR Mi.
Key west Reports mm
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SLOOP I III l.
Special O Ih flUfl
Wabhirotom, i i , April 29, 4:10 p
m Ttis War Department expect tbe
lir-l naval battle Will ttii- Hpauiill to
occur U morrow.
BOMD IS8UB
I piineipiil bii-lliess dlscUMcd at
the Cabllitt matting today waa tbe
forth oonilog bond iasoea, Au eit'ort
will lit- made I keep Hie syndicate
from gi ittlOf control of it.
Secretary of War Alger today sent iu
loCona, petition asking Congress
to YOte thirty-four million dollars 1
tarry ibi department until July 1st.
IKYING TO ItKlilM II.
Tb Spaniard! are endeavoring to
rebuild the Matantai rortillcations that
WereredUOed by the American fleet
IhhI Wednesday.
Sl.ool' ( AIM l'KKI.
The gunboat Newport bat captured
tbe Spanish sloop Kugralla.
rajnoa activitt.
ltualms activity is reported through
out Prance, both Iu the naval aud
army circles
BBNBWMB ACTIVITY.
iva'a. iu ikeOeert,
Washington, I) C, Ap'il20-12:C0
pin A full icgitneut of solilleis left
for Mew Orleam this morulug under
rush ordere.
There is renewed activity iii ell
vhero troops are olaltoocd.
Two foil regtmeiite left Mobile, Ala
bama, today f.u Tampa t'lty, Florida.
From appliances In loo latter city,
tii - u ill mi si leave for Havana, Cu-
ba, for an active campaign. The pre-
.diction is i.ow made that many of the
U6,000 volunteers will be sent to that
island i i the near future for active set'-
vice. A nigii government official
as siieh will he the fact and p epata
llons Hie being thus made.
MlniU sola's three icglmeut of vol-
I uuleere bave reaobed Bl Paul and are
I pltoblng le'its at the Fair grouuds.
I N IONSII.TATION.
Qenei il Pltehugh Lee is now iu con
siiltul.on wltli the State Department
offlolale,
ONL1 in .l l All 1)1 OTA.
las hi io li e Qaaid.
Waiii.ngton, DC, April 20; 4 p m,
Tbe Bpanlah fired on an Amerlou
orulser In Vosambtqaa Obennel, Por
tugal, this forenoon.
I IPX CAN VKKDKS.
AX' - - t . .
a. asw i or journal ipsoill faya
the sl,ll M t'pe Verdee D-
at s:; o thu morning.
ajQHTBD
An Am, eau e uiser wa. s-gb.ed oft
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kht KMt ' l,rB" ,0,1"-v- ehM,"
sPi"'ltl merchantman.
BUM khiii i.au yfOTA.
Tbe War Department will not allow
8ltt,. , v ,
ml more than regular Uota 1
of '.loops, under the recent order,
Oats Wanted
We pay oasb.
I K I'k i kks, Ninth street.
SPAIN'S THREAT ALARMING-
Hpecial to tbe UUAKU.
W l ell r vrrr, v TV C, Anril 30: 4:10 p m. Senators
n i i . i ; ' ' g a
Perkins and White, of California, Senators Wilson and
Turner of Washington, and Senator BfcBride, of Oregon,
called upon President McKinley and Navy Department,
urging that auxllliary cruisers be placed on tho Pacific
Coast.
Spain's threat to bombard coast cities is giving consid
erable alarm.
ON to HAVANA.
"On to Havana" is the war cry everywhere now.
A San Francisco Examiner's special of today says
Havana has been fired upon but no response was given.
General Sahffer will invade Havana next Wednesday
WILL
BOMBARD
I'.,
by
TROOPS CONCENTRATING.
IMrid liorautnt Claims Germany
Will Help tier.
urgent
Limiting
Arm,.
In Spaulah
pec 11 lo the Uunl.
Wasiiixqton, D 0, April 30; 12:15
p m A New York World special ea
that promlneut Spaniard favor tbe
immedlats bombardmsut of raciflo
Coast cities, thu crippliug the Ann il
can force now advancing on Cuba.
INSURUENT8 KNI.ISTING.
A tpecial from llavaua say hun
dreds of insurgents are enllning in tbe
Spanish army. Starvation la laid to
ta tbe cause.
KX I'KCrS QEKM AM V's AID.
A special to the New York Jourual
from Madrid, Spain, say that promi
nent Spanish officials say that tler
many will aid Spain wheu the crieii
comes.
TKooi'S COSrCBHTBATtttO,
More troops left Mobile, Alabama
thi moruluK for Tampa, Florida,
Two companies of infantry and one
of cavalry broke camp at Chleamaugua
Turk (hi forenoon.
INDIAN OUTIIKKAK.
Au Indian outbreak is threatened
In South Dakota since the withdrawal
of troops.
MttfeiBftl reach LOR BOH.
"I ii to the i.utr.l
WasiiiNaiUN, 0 0, April 29; 1 p
m. There is a panic i.i Mad. id today.
Tuonaanda of ang.y and axel led peo
pie are crowding tbe bank demandiug
their mouey on deposit. Tbe scenes
aresxcltlng. T-oeps ate belug called
on tbe street to keep order. Tbe peo
ple seem frenzied over the fear of los-
mg ineir nam earneU savUigs. A riot
may take place at any moment.
SPANISH SQUADRON.
The report I couflrmed that tbe
Spanish iquadrou lett Maullia, for tbe
parpeee 61 capturing American mer-
eh(knt Ye-sela.
MORE RKI'l'ORKS.
London, April 29 .-Three m .re
hip with one thousand refugees ar
rlvHl here today from the Phlilipiue
Islands.
Spaniards
Wl
mo
of These Destroyers.
MANZ4NIL1I) CAPTCBED
00 AAA n 'i nil. pi. i .
dOiUUU Mam JOlfllfK &ICK ID
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Cuba.
hi hi inns i CUBA
Special tothe UuurJ.
WA1H1KOT0K, April 30;5 p in I be
government has ordt red one hui.iliid
new torpedo boats, to be Onlsbed 'as
fast as possible.
CAPTURED,
N ew York, April 30; 6 p m A
Journal special tays the Insuigent
have captured Maiizanillo, Cuba.
SPANISH BOI.lllEKSSICK.
There are thirty-tight thouaand
Spanish Boldiers sick In Cuba.
WANTS PROTECTION.
The British consul at ti.iuthsgo,
Cubs, hss asked bis government for
a war ship.
heavy BAIXS.
Heavy mine are reported in the in
terior of Cuba.
Special to th Gcabu
Washington, I), c. April 89; 7.10
pm -There has been a collision of
some of tbe Spanish vessels in the Cape
Verde lleet. Some returned lii.i.i
Excitement running bij;h.
The cabinet lias decided upon popu
lar loan; smallest issue.
Imurgeuts have won new victory in
Vaitera Cuba,;aad are planning attack
enCorlsuas.
Spanish ships run blockade at Hav
ana harbor. American ves.sei giveobase
hui was distanced.
Washington, D C, April 29, 7:55
p m.-Tbe Cuban autonomist govt rn
ment has Issued a nrochm, ,tin
nounclng the American Campaign!
A laige expedition left Key Wtst
thi. afternoon to join Generals Garcia
and Gomez.
Captured Spanish mail H j
bo sent
to the dead letter office.
Troop ship Panther with 800 marl dm
ha reached Key W.st, I la
PORTIOAL RBCTBAL
Portugal has just proclaimed k..
neutrality In the American and Span
ish wsr.
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THE PRIDE OF EUGENE-
Daily (luard, Saturday, April 80.
Commencing annul 7 o'clock last evening anvils were fired In
various pnrtions of the business part of the city, and about the
' ame time tbe streets began to (111 not only with residents of the
elty, bul from the country udjaoeut, until a solid sea or faces was
viable, tiaealdby many thut the largest night crowd Cliat
,.v. r at i mbled In Eugene wasseen last night.
About 700 the baud led tbe imjr to the eoboel grounds and
WM fell iwed by tbe large crowd, who listened attentively and
appreciated every portion of the happily arrauged Impromptu
program. Company V and the reeldent stafTofrlcsrs of the lao.
oml region nt re given u poaltlod directly in front ef the plat,
(brm, from Wblob point of vantage bey were able to enjoy to it
fullest their public leave taking. The Introductory remarks by
Mayor KuykendalJ, and -bort talks by J M Shelly. S H Friendly,
S M yomn and 0 J Dodd were so blended as to inspire a patriot
ic feeling in the breastsof all. N It (Jaylord made a very fitting
presentation of u drum to tills company and a feeling response
made by Captain Moon. The music of tbe occasion was furnuh.
ad by the band, and quartet which led the audience in patriotic
SOI.gl.
THE IIANQUKT.
Marching to the banquet rooma in the Heudricks block the
boys were greeted by their hostess most charmingly, and th
event was one of peculiar pleasure und Interest. The ladles of the
W BO and Patriotic League deserve every praise for their noble
work.
TBI DANCE.
ToMIsmi Maud Shelly, Edith HoQmau, Ina Craig, Rena Ap
pl Sgate, I'curl I'uik, Illaiicb Straight and Jeasle Ullstrap lg dus
the honor of successfully carrying oat a most elaborate surprise
farew. ll dancing party for tbe boys ufter tbe banquet. A program
of 12 numbers w as oarrled cut, and the boys enjoyed to its fullest
what will probably ho their last home dance for some time.
Havlngi ime money left over after paying expenses the young
ladies bave ordered a tree which will be planted in tbe city park
in honor of Company (J. TheG A Kami W BO will be invited
to attend uud speeches and music by the band will add to the
occasion.
The following program w ill be rendered.
Music by llaud.
Introductoiy remurks by Hon S H Friendly.
Prayer.
Music, choir.
Address. L T Harris.
Music, male quartet.
Dedicatoiy address, Hon S M Yoran.
Music, choir.
Music by Hand.
J W Ueary post und cnrpi and others will meet at 7:30 at tbe
corner of Oak and Ninth streets, aud march fiom there to the
park.
IHB i ' k I so.
Early Ihl morning the entire city again turned out and accom
panied "u i boys" to tho 10:50 truin, on which they left for Port
land. Th II sueelal car was literally covered with bunting,
flags ami banners. No demonstration was held at the depot,
other than mu?ic by the baud, aud tbe good byes said. Tears
glistened in (bo eyes of the soldiers as well as those left behind,
but tbe bl tve are ever tender, aud the Godspeed wlebed tbe boys
nan il much more effectiveness by their manly bearing. Never
before iu the history of Fugeue has such a popular demonstration
beeu given. Every business house closed from 10 to 11, and It
wni well, for no one was left in the city, a popular human chord
carryingallto theSP depot. The uctloua of our boys will be
watched with interest und no oue fears tbe result. They are thi
io'. ol men to represent auy community.
Tilt: AOGABEES.
Full Auio.nit Will lie Paid All Mem
Lcrs 0: the Order.
BALL 01 EOQIKB rSNI, No. 52,
K O T M.
April 27, 1803.
At the regular meeting held ou the
above named date, the order received
a communication from the Supreme
commander that all members of the
ordsr, entering the service of the gov
ernment as volunteers, during the war
should iu esse ofslokncss, or difahility
receive full benellts In tbe sick and ac
cident classes, and in oasi of death, the
beneficiaries receive the fUn amount
named iu their eertlftoatea A number
-.. tbe Eugene Tent are members o;
Company (.', 2nd Regiment and are
preparing to go to the front. They
were bidden God's speed aud wished
a safe return. We believe this to be
tue only beneOolary organization
which has thus far signified its inteu
twns of allowing the members to enlist
for the war, and still hold their policies
In foil force and efleot,
tbat each member of
n 1 ''listing in th, sm.,ce
should rarry upon his person a card
whereby he :llight he , J
caseol .Jeuil,, .,dtbim ).,. ....
tention , fSlr ICniirin. i .u
UR, Rl.
hislx.,'
-ue cud ttiat
ily, : Dd
that u o
"a -vue returned to hi-fam-
: vu lab
uie iiecesMiirv
Rule his b lpHoIo,!.,. a.
uututimc
a-nry oetay,
(1 r 9m. C M K,8SINQER,
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Ileal Estate Transfers.
Reported dally frciu the Abstract OfflC ol
A E Wheeler & to.
L Davis & wf to A V Gilbert resi
dence at corner of Olive and (Sixth iU
iu Eugene. flOOO.
T J t in .-her and wf to 0 H Mack lot
6 blk 1 Chesher's 2nd add to Eugene.
nn.
Willamette Real Eat Co to Msrj
Kaiter lots 8, 9 and 10 bl US Junction.
$75.
V B Andrews to J 0 Goodale loU 1
aud 2 bl 10 College Hill Park. i0.
J H Perkins and wf to J W Aihlej
and Ellen Ashley lot Cottage Grofe.
2C0.
O L Weber and wf to John M Red
ford 80 acres of the John Harms dlo
tps 20 and 21 , 3 w. $1200.
Myrtle G Neeiey and hus to Susan
nah Kebmen 117, aores in sec 3 tp 18, 5
w. $1)25.
Herbert L J Martin and wf to & B
Ruteu 53 acres of the Wni UuklDSOB
d 1 c in tp 18, 2 w. $1200.
Mary J Ludley and hus to Jsckwn
Willie and K L Ludley aud wfttaBB
of Garret Maupin d lo in tps 16 and 17
4 w. $700,
J amss Boaz to Charles K Hutcheni
4 ) acres near Walterville. $1500.
J T Taylor and wf to J W Parker H
aores of d 1 0 No 47 tp 17, 7 w $427.
J W Nokes and M O Brink Sid
wives to William Allen 1 acre at Cot
tage Grove, $525.
The New Produce Co.
All kinds poultry; eggs, butter bide
and furs bought for cash ut Eug"e
Produce Co, 1st door south A V Petef,,
store.
Wantkd-SIx car loads of chittem
bark and grape root by W Sanders.