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EnIfstments Under Second Call.

Washington, July 20. - Fairly good
progress has been made with the re-
cruitment for the volunteer army UNI
der the presidents second call for
$4,000 volunteers. The plan adopted
by the war department was to recruit
all the volunteer organizations IN the
army up to their maximum enlisted
strength before entering upon the re-
cruitment of additional troops. The
total number of men required to fill
out existing regiments was 1856 and,
according to the latest returns, the
total enlistments under this plan are
27,519 men. Of these 1881 have en-
listed in Illinois; 1884 in Indiana;
1,549 in Iowa; STS in Michigan; 1862 in
Ohio; 924 in Wisconsin. Indiana, Min
nesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Rhode
Island, West Virginia and Wisconsin
have exceeded their quota, but all
the others are behind in the supply
of troops. The worst delinquent is
North Carolina, which has furnished
only SIS soldiers to meet it's quota of
1888. The total enlisted strength of the
regular army to date is about $4,000
men, being about $4,000 short of it's
legal complement. The volunteer army
consists of $4,000 men and is only H.
900 short of it's maximum authorized
strength under the two calls issued by
the president. The total strength of
the army, regular and volunteer, is
227 900 as now organized.
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THREE MONTHS WAR.
Splendid Work Since the Begin
ming Of Hostilities.
more Spanish Troops Are Ready to
surrender-Gen. Shafter Issues
an Order Full of Praise
for His Men.

Washington, July 25.-With the week
3ust closed the United States saw the
end of the third month of the war with
Spain and the responsible officials,
from the president down to the lowest
smploye who has to do with shaping
the course of events, feel nothing but
satisfaction at the progress made.
An army of CSC, 900 men has been mobi-
tiled, armed and equipped and much
of 1t has seen service. The battles pre-
ceding the capture of Santiago have
been remarkable in many respects,
and in the opinion of military experts
have covered the United States army
engaged with imperishable glory
Modern warfare of a type developed
In these engagements was absolutely
new and untried not only to the United
States army but to the world. ..-..
No such charge is recorded in his
tory as that made upon the stone fort
and the blockhouses browning the
hills of Ell Caney. There have been en-
gagements between trained troops
and savage races in the jungles of In
dia and on the hills of South Africa of
late years that conveyed in a slight
manner the possibilities of modern
weapons. But these battles fought by
the Fifth army corps have been the
first in which large bodies of troops
of civilized nations on both sides have
been engaged with all the implements
of modern warfare, and the result is
bound to be highly instructive to the
military student and to extort admira-
tion for the splendid fighting qualities
of the United States soldiers from the
most unwilling critics.
Latest from Shafter.
The war department at midnight
posted the following:
Santiago, via Hayti. July 25.--Adjutant
General of the Army, Washington: Lieut..
Miley has returned from San Luis and
Palma Soriano, where he went four days
ago to receive surrender of Spanish troops.
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MISS SCHLEY'S MISSION.
Relative of the Famous Commodore
Reaches Madrid to Try Her Hand
Mt Procuring Peace.

Madrid, July 25.-Miss Jessie Schley,
delegate from the Peace society of
Paris, has arrived at Madrid with the
intention, it is asserted, of interview
ing members of the cabinet with a
humanitarian object.
Miss Jessie Schley. referred to in the
foregoing dispatch, is the daughter of
Charles Schley, of Milwaukee, who Is
cousin Of Commodore Schley. She is a
member of the Daughters of the Revoiu-
ton. 1t was announced from Paris last
week that she was about to start for Mad
rid to see the queen regent and Senior
Sagasta, with a view to bringing about
peace, and then to proceed to Washing
ton to visit President Mckinley, in the
same interest. Last Friday the Milwaukee
Sentinel announced that Miss Schley's
father, on learning of his daughters in
tention, had instructed her to return home
Immediately. disappearing her course and
excusing it as the result of a warm,
symp athletic nature and special enthusi-
asm for philanthropic and peace move
mentS,1
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The Confederate Veterans.

Atlanta, Ga, July 23.-The city was
decorated with endless miles of bunt-
ing for the confederate parade Friday.
Mrs. Stonewall Jackson, Miss Winnie
Davis, Mrs. John b. Gordon and Mrs.
Cabbelle Currie, president of the Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy, occupied car
riages, as did also Gen. and Mrs. Long
street, Gen. and Mrs. Hooker and Gen.
Wade Hampton. Gen. Gordon, at the
Auditorium meeting, introduced Miss
Winnie Davis, the veterans giving her
a great ovation. A resolution was
passed to substitute for "the war of
the rebellion" the expression 1.-The
civil war between the states" Charles
ton, S. c., was selected as the place for
the encampment next July, Adj
iourned sine die. @ Sra a.,.e
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WILL TALK 1T OVER.
Subjects to BE Discussed at Quebec
Between tho English and Amer
lean Representatives.

? Ottawa, Ont, July 25.-The domin-
ion government has not yet given out
officially the questions which will be
discussed at the coming conference at
Quebec, but they are unofficially stated
as follows: Hf t.'
Fur seals in Behring sea and the North
Pacific ocean. ""| ~ ..t."i... f
Atlantic and Pacific coast fisheries and
fisheries in inland waters contiguous to
the frontier. ..r.
Delimitation of the Alaska-C Canadian
boundary.
Alien labor laws. ,H't s
Transportation of merchandise in bond
through the United States and Canada
Naval vessels on the lakes.
Mining rights of one country within the
territory of the other.
Reciprocity of trade.
81 The conveyance of persons in custody Of
officers of one country through the terri
tory of the other.
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LATEST NAVAL BATTLE,
Official story of the Engagement at
acknowledgements Gum
boats Destroyed.

Playa del Este, Guantanamo, July
22.-The following is the official ac-
count of the latest naval victory-that
at nzanillo-modestly told by Com
mander Todd, of the United States
gunboat Wilmington, in his report to
Admiral Sampson:
AT seven o'clock on the morning of July
Is the vessels on blockade duty in this
vicinity, the Wilmington, Helena, Scorpion.
Hist, Hornet, Wampatuck and Osceola, APP
preached the harbor of Manzanillo from
the westward At half-past seven the Will
mington and Helena entered the northern
channel toward the city, the Scorpion and
Osceola the mid-channel and the Hist, Hor-
net and Wampatuck the south channel, the
movements of the vessels being so timed
as to bring them within effective range
of the shipping a. about the same moment.
At 1850 fire was opened on the shipping, and
after deliberate fire lasting about IA
hours three Spanish transports, Ell Gloria,
Jose Garcia and La Purciana Conception,
were burned and destroyed. The pontoon
which was the harbor guard and store
ship probably for ammunition was burned
and blown up. Three gunboats were de-
stroyed One other was driven ashore and
sunk and third was driven ashore and
is believed to have been disabled. The
firing was maintained at range Which IS
believed to be beyond the range OF the
shore artillery. 1t was continued until AT
er a gradual closing in the shore batteries
opened fire at comparatively short range,
when the ships were recalled, the object or
the expedition having been accomplished
and the ideas of the commander in chief
carried out as l understood them-that Is,
to destroy the enemy's shipping, but not to
engage the field batteries OF forts. No
casualties occurred on board any of our
vessels. Great care was taken in directing
the fire that as little damage as possible
should be done to the city itself, and so far
as could be observed little. If any. was
done" j..s .,.... j.
The Spanish loss is believed to have
been in the neighborhood of 100 killed.
The gunboats destroyed or driven
ashore were the Delgado. Guantanamo,
Ostralia, Continola and Guardian.
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that it was satisfactory, and leaves the
impression thatth situation at Manila,
as far as the Germans are concerned,
may be left to Admiral Won Diedrichs
and Admiral Dewey, without the me-
cessity of the German or the United
States governments taking up the case
in mutual representations.
spaniards Preparing to Resist.
st. Thomas, d. w. l., July 25.-The
are making extensive preparations to
resist an anticipated attack upon the
part of the United States warships
which are understood to be conveying
the army of invasion commanded by
Gen. Miles.
About to/Attack ManiIa.A
London, July 25.-A special dispatch
from Madrid says that GEN Augnsti,
captain-general of the Philippines,
has telegraphed to the government as
follows: "The Americans are about to
attack Manila. Grave events are i'm,
pending"
Cubans Address the President, {
Santiago de Cuba, July 25.-A docu-,
ment which is being circulated for
signature among Cuban residents in
Santiago, addressed to the president
of the United States, thanking him for
the cooperation of the army of the,
United States and'expressing the hope
that the American government will
recognize Cuban sovereignty in the
surrendered portion of the province of
Santiago de Cuba, was drafted by De
ARMS, the newspaper correspondent
on the staff of The Cuban general, Cas-
tillo, who also drafted the alleged let
ter of protest from Gen. Garcia to Gen.
Shafter.
81. Skaters Words of Praise.
Santiago, July 25.-Following is Maj
Gen. Skaters order, just published:
headquarters United States Troops in
Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, July 19.-General
Order No 26: The successful accom-
plishment of the campaign against San
tiago, resulting in it's downfall and the
surrender Of the Spanish forces and tho
capture of large amounts of military
stores, together with the destruction OF
the entire Spanish fleet in the harbor,
which, upon the investment of the city,
was forced to leave, is one of which this
army can well be proud. This has been
accomplished through the heroic deeds Of
the army, and to its officers and men the
major general commanding offers his sim
cere thanks for their endurance of hard
ships heretofore unknown in the Amer
lean army. The work you have accom-
plished may well appeal to the pride Of
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The number surrendered was larger than
Gen. Toral reported-S,OO5 Spanish troops
and $50 volunteer guerrlllaS gave up their
arms and gave parole and have gone to
work. Three thousand stands of arms
were turned in loaded on OK carts and
started to the railroad. Spanish troops &C.
companied him to San Luis, and all were
app arently greatly delighted at prospects
of returning home. They were on the
verge of starvation and l have to send
them rations. If the numbers keep up as
they have, there will be about "a 900 to ship
away-nearly 1900 here, 5000 from San
Luis, 5000 from Guantanamo, and over
1000 at Sagua and BaracOa.
"SHAFTER,
Major General Commanding.p y
All the surrendered troops are suf-.
fering from disease and starvation and
Gen. Shafter has instructed the i'm
mediate forwarding of rations and re-
lief. He has informed the Spanish Of
ficers that their families will be given
transportation to Spain with food at
the expense of the government and
that the maintenance of the men is
provided for by contract.
.. To Move on Havana.
An authoritative statement is made
to the effect that Gen. Miles as COM
manderin-chief, aided by Gems. Shat
ter, Brooke, Lee and Graham, with
combined force of 100000 men, are to
take the field against Havana in the fall.
Meanwhile Skaters men will be re-
called to the United States for re-
cuperation, three regiments from
Tampa going to Santiago to take their
places, in company with the immunes
NOW there. ... $3.50
Havana Defenses Strengthened.
The Spanish troops in Havana, to-
gether with the residents, have strong
~ fortified the city, say Spanish re-
ports, and are eager for an opportuni-
ty to measure arms with the American
forces. All express a willingness, it is
asserted, to yield up their lives if nee
,rssary. .4 '+HN +.t ...,l HI
william Is Friendly.
j President Mckinley has received a
message from Emperor William of Ger
many which is understood to be of a
highly gratifying character, in view OF
the disquieting rumors of German &C,
ton at Manila. The message was com.
municated to the president last Fri.
day by the German ambassador. /,
WAS fad to the chbinet, and was con
ssidered TO be of such Importance that
Tits tenor has been guarded with un,
4asnal care All thatlis known Of it il
. r. i.
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A Fatal Blow.

Randolph, Wis, July 25.-During
friendly bout with gloves Sunday
Paul Seigman struck his brother
Julius blow in the side. The latter
staggered and fell, dying almost in
stantly, whether from the blow or
heart disease the coroner's jury was
unable to determine. The dead man
was % years old and leaves wife and
child,
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Accents Sbafter's Progrn mme.
Killed by Robbers.

Mexico City, July 23.-An American
named Reed, civil engineer from
Nashua, N. H., and another American
named Wing, connected with a bank
ing firm in New York, were attacked
by robbers in a plantation house at
Tlacotapam, in the state of We're Cruz.
The former was killed and the other
mortally wounded. They had large
amount of money in the house.
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your countrymen, and has been rivalled
upon few occasions in the worlds history
Landing upon an unknown coast you
faced dangers, in disembarking and over
came obstacles that even in looking back,
were insurmountable.
T A Record Of Bravery.
''Seizing, with the assistance of the navy,
the towns of Baiquli and Siboney, you
pushed boldly forth, CALAMITY driving back
the enemy's outpost in the engagement
of La Quasina and completed the concen-
tration of the enemy near Sevilla, in sight
of the Spanish stronghold at Santiago de
Cuba. The outlook from Sevilla was one
that might well have appalled, the stout
est heart Behind you ran narrow road
made well-nigh impossible by rains, while
to the front you looked out upon high foot
hills covered with dense tropical growth
which could only be traVersed by bride
paths terminating within range of the en-
emy's guns. Nothing deferred, you re-
sp onded eagerly to the order to close upon
the foe, and, attacking at Caney and San
Juan, drove him from work to work until
he took refuge within his last and strong
est entertainments, Immediately surround
ing the city. Despite the fierce glare of
southern sun and rains that fell in tor
rents, you valiantly withstood his at
tempts to drive you from the position your
valor had won. Holding in your vice
like grip the army opposed to you, after
II days of battle and siege, you were re-
warded by the surrender of nearly "A, 600
| prisoners, 1900 being those in your i'm
| mediate front, the others scattered in the
various towns of eastern Cuba, freeing
| completely the eastern part of the island
! from Spanish troops.
MOurns for Dead Heroes,
| This was not done without great sac
| rifices. The death of $50 gallant soldiers
| and the wounding of 1,2S4 others shows but
| too plainly the fierce contest in which
! you were engaged. The few reported
missing are undoubtedly among the dead,
| as no prisoners were lost. For those who
| have fallen in battle with you, the com
| handing general sorrows, and with YOU
| will ever cherish their memory Their de-
| votion to duty sets high example of
| courage and patriotism to our fellow
countrymen. All who have participated
in the campaign, battle and Siege Of San
tiago de Cuba will recall with pride the
grand deeds accomplished and will hold
one another dear for, having shared from
the sufferings, hardships and triumphs to-
[ gether. All may well feel proud to in
scribe on their banners the name of
Santiago de Cuba.
by command of Maj. Gen. Shafter.
Il A't ''-..-"E. j. M'CLERNAND,
i "a Ut Assistant Adjutant General"
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The Spanish Prisoners.

The Madrid government officially has
recognized the proposed return by the
United States of the Santiago pris-
oners to Spain. This recognition came
Friday in the form of letter to Gen.
Shafter from Gen. Toral, commander
of the Spanish troops at Santiago. The
fact of the receipt of the letter was
communicated to the war department
in a dispatch from Gen. Shafter. In
the letter Gen. Toral says that the
Spanish secretary of war desires the
troops landed at Vigo Coruna on the
Atlantic, and at Santander in the Bay
of Biscay. The request of the Spanish
government will be complied with I'M
less something unforeseen should pre-
vent. .'.- .. .' ?. ....
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More Gold from Alaska.

Seattle, Wash, July 2o.-The steam
err Roanoke arrived from ST. Michaels
Tuesday afternoon with $40 passen-
gers and $1,5OO,O00 in gold. About 5o,-
900 ounces in bulk of gold belongs to
the Canadian Bank of Commerce.
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AS 1t Will Be Told.-Spanish Grand
dad go years hence)-"And in that
fight at Santiago, my children, every
noble Spaniard met his fate" Little
One-"Was not one saved, grandpa ?"
Spanish Grandchildren man was
left to cable the tale!"-Philadelph
North American.
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ADMIRAL Ma.sie Dead.

London, July 21.-Admiral Thomas
Leeke Massie, known as the father of
the British navy, is dead. He was born
in 1902, entered the navy in 1918 and
served at Navarino, Beyrout, Sidon and
st. Jean d'Acre, and in China and the
Black sea. --.
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Town Nearly Wiped Out.

Chillicothe, o., July 21.-The town of
New Holland, ten miles northwest
from here, was nearly wiped out by fire
at an early hour Wednesday morning
All the business houses on the princi-
pal street and hotel were entirely
destroyed. The only fire protection
was a chemical engine which became
disabled when put to use. 1t is esti-
mated that the loss will reach SIS, 900.
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PoMers VIII ODpOse.

London, July 23.-The Berlin CORE
spondent of the Daily News says: The.
powers, with the exception of Great
Britain, have agreed not to allow an
American annexation of the Philip
pines or an Anglo-American protec-
torate over the islands. ,oi.s n
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The quaint little black chimney
sweeps add to tie picturesqueness OF
Charleston, s.. c., where they are still
in constant demand to clean the CHM
neys of the SCOT from the soft pine
wood so largely in use. s.
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Aguinnido wins i'm a Duel.

Victoria, July 20.-According to adj
vices brought from Hong-Kong by
steamer Empress of India, it is re-
ported there that Spanish regiment
near Manila met {, force led by Aguinal-
do and the Spanish captain challenged
Aguinaldo to mortal combat before
the battle begun. The offer was ac-
cepted and the duel resulted in the
fatal wounding OF the Spanish officer.
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Passed Away.

Boston, July 20. = Edwin Storey
Smith, the most prominent paper man
ufacturer in New England, is dead.
He has been i'll for about five years
from paralysis and this was primarily
the cause of his death. He was born
in Brooklyn, N. ", in 1880. tIf
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-07-28
Arbitration Treaty Signed.

Rome, July 25.-Admiral Canavaro,
minister of foreign affairs, and the Ar
gentine minister to Italy, Senior En-
rique Meripo, have. signed general ar
bitration treaty between Italy and AR
gfntinai IJGgIffrTwf f lp( u
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second Expedition Arrives.

Hong-Kong, July 21.-The second ex-
petition for the Philippines arrived in
Manila on July II. The American flag
was raised over Wake island on July 4.
The expedition comprises $3.50 men.
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Our Troops close to Manila.

Manila, July 10, via Hong-kong, July
P3.-The Decentralization of the Amer
lean troops, composing the second ex-
petition, is being pushed with the ut
most energy. The Colorado regiment
is already in the field near ParanaJo,
and other regiments will be trans
ferred without any loss of time from
the transports TO the camp in native
boats. The United States cruiser Bos-
ton has been detailed to cover the
landing parties. She now occupies
position almost within range of the
guns of Fort Malato, which is only
short distance from Manila proper.
The brigade commanded by Gen. An
derson is still at Cavite, but his troops
are ready to move. The arrival here
of the United States monitor Mon
terey is anxiously expected.
Accepts Skaters Programme.
Washington, July 81. = The open
statement from the Cuban legation
here, made to the war department Of
ficials, that they were prepared to ac-
cept as proper the programme laid
down by Gen. Shafter for the govern
ment of affairs at Santiago, is but q
prelude, it is hoped, to instructions
from that body to the Cuban generals
In the field, Garcia, Gomez and others,
that will tend to prevent repetition
of the conduct that has jeopardized
the relations between the American
and Cuban soldiers.
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An Important Victory.

The brief report from Admiral
Sampson declaring the success of the
expedition to Nipe is really more i'm
portant than appears on the surface.
The Bay of Nipe lies on the north coast
of Cuba, almost directly across the
island from Santiago. 1t is purposed
10 establish a base there which will
save at least two days time in getting
supplies into Cuba, as compared with
the Santiago route. 1t will also form
a good point of operations against Hol-
gum, not far distant, and if it should
develop unfortunately that a re-
straining hand must be laid upon the
Cubans themselves Nipe, in connection
with Santiago, would be an effective
means of doing this. The following is
the message received at the navy de-
partment:
Santiago, July 22.-Adjt. Gen. Corbin,
Washington Sent two troops of cavalry
with Spanish officers and Lieut.. Miley to
receive surrender of Spanish troops at
San Luis and Palmas They had not heard
of loss OF Cervera's fleet or of Torals sur
render. They declined to surrender I'M
less they could come in and see for them
selves. detachment of officers and men
came in last night and returned this morn
ing, apparently satisfied.
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Coal for Dexvey,s Fleet.

Manila. July IS, via Hong-Kong, July
23.-The. British steamers Cyrus and
Nyanza have arrived here with coal for
the American fleet. .i.f-tsy
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