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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-04

one there except immunes. Three cases
only so far this year, and the English con-
sui tells me there Was very little last year.
"Of those here who served throughout
the civil war, all declare they never had
anything thai could compare with it for
hardship. With only one set of clothes of
fcers have been until now rained on nearly
every day. carrying three days rations,
like the men, on their person. and suffering
every prtvation that any man can; added
to all these privatons, in addition, all the
horrors of disease in an unknown land,
and very limited accommodations should
they be wounded. The spirit shown by
them and BY the whole army was simply
grand
II can recall no instance where greater
surrender has been made than this. The
final surrender of Gen. ToraI and his gen
erals 10 myself and my generals was highly
dramatic as wen as the hosting of the
flag over the city of Santiago one of the
Oldest cities in this continent.
Il want to thank you and the president
for the words of cheer that have come TO
US and to say that none of us have ever
doubted that every effort possible TO make
our lives as secure and our situation as
comfortable as is possible would be done.
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LETTER FROM SKATER.
Secretary of War Receives the OIL
ciai Report of the Surrender of
spanish Army-Praise for Troops.

Washington, Aug, 2.-The secretary
of war has received the following let
ter from Gen. Shafter transmitting the
commissioners report Of the surren-
der of the Spanish army at Santiago:
Camp BEFORE Santiago, Cuba. July IS
I take the liberty Of sending TO you cony
| of the agreement between the commission
| ers. on my part. and the commissioners on
! the part of the government of Spain for the
/ surrender Of eastern Cuba. The schedule
| just submitted shows there to be a little
| over 400 men and oficers-ahout COCO
/ more men than have had myself; and
am glad 10 say that we have got all these
| men with very little loss of life, compared
to what it would have been had we had to
| have fought them. The city of Santiago IS
! simply network OF Notifications at every
i street corner.
| II had no proper conception OF its
| strength until | went into 1t, although |
knew those old stone towns were naturally
very strong, Everything is going admir-
ably SO far as the transfer Is concerned
and the Spanish troops are behaving Wei.
as they are perfectly delighted at the
thoughts of getting home.
Il send to you personally telegram OF
Gen. Linares to his government, when oile
of the consus gave me. 1t shows the
straits 10 which they were put, and tht
feelings that animated them He stated
the case exactly. l did have him so sur
rounded that 1t was impossible for him Il
get away and ! could walt. and he could
not.
1--WE have gotten great deal more thar
l had any idea of getting in the way o
munitions of war In everything but foo'
: they were well supplied Have got few
, beautiful modern, high power guns-abou
! d dozen.
.sMy only fear is that we shall have som
: sickness. and 1t is for that reason that
: have wired you so earnestly about gettin
these prisoners away, so that we can g
, M in The mountains with my command ]
= or 20 miles, at the end of the railroad, a
E San Luis, which is said to be very healthy
II is, at any rate. about 1880 feet aboF
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claim to the whole of the Philippines
nor specifying he exact boundary linn
it Of the territory she desires to hold
permanently.
After strong argument the president
and Secretary Day consented to a
modification of the American terms in
one particular. What that modifica-
ton relates to is not disclosed, but it
is believed not to apply to the condi-
ton for the absolute independence Of
Cuba, the cession Of Puerto Rico, or
the granting of adequate coaling sta
tions to the United States in the Pa
cific, or to diminish in any vital par
ticular the terms on which peace will
will be restored. The modification
brought about practical unanimity
between the president and Ambassa-
dor Cambon, as plenipotentiary for
Spain, and the latter has now trans
mitted the results of the conference
to Madrid for approval, which, if
given, will end the war.
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Because of family trouble James L
Hampton shot and killed his wife at
Manitowoc, Wis, and then fatally
shot himself.
hhe oldest mason in The United
States, james Clark, celebrated his
ninety-ninth birthday at Quincy, III.
One of the most prominent physi-
clans in the country, DR.. william
Pepper, of Philadelphia, died at Pleas
anton, Cal, of heart failure.
While fording stream William Sell
den and Miss Minnie De Witt, of Anna.
Ill. were drowned near Golden.
In Jackson, Tenn, DR.. c. II. Strick-
land, D. D., aged 50, pastor of the First
Baptist church, died in a bathtub.
Miss Ada Clemmons and Howard
Fish, young society people of Monroe,
Ill, were drowned in the lake at San
dusky, O., by the capsizing of a row.
boat.
At Parkersburg, w. Va. Jacques
Brown and his wife committed suicide
by placing themselves in front of a
passenger train on the Ohio River rail-
road.
A cyclone destroyed dozen farm
houses near Cover, Mo-, and many
persons were injured.
Herman Elbek and Peter Knass were
sutfocated by foul air in a well near
La Sale, I'll.
The worlds mile record to wagon
was broken on the race track in Cleve-
land by Grace Hastings, the time be-
ing 2:09h
BY the capsizing of boats at the
cloakmakers' picnic at Columbia park,
near Chicago, five persons were
drowned.
Fire nearly destroyed the town OF
Beckwith, Cal., having a population of
about 500.
William White, Frank Kelly, George
Hansen, c. A. Holmes and Kate Con
molly were burned to death in a fire in
San Francisco.
women and one young man were
drowned while attempting to ford a
river in wagon.
The Chicago morning papers have
raised the price from one to two cents
per copy.
Near Bancroft, Neb, 300 head of
fine cattle were attacked by bees ana
jumped over high bluff into the Mis-
souri, river and were drowned.
Flames wiped out two business
blocks in Escanaba, Mich, the loss be,
ing 100000.
Fred and Jesse Johnson and James
and Luther Stewart, ranging in age
from 10 to 10, were drowned at Padu-
cab, KY. while bathing.
In a fire in the Berwyn hotel in
Chicago several persons lost their lives
and others were badly injured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-04

Mrs. Melinda Pratt, widow Of Free
man l.. Pratt. died in Whitewater. In
1887 Mr.. Pratt and family in company
with his brother Norman and family
euigrated TO Wisconsin, then a terri
tory. and made their home on the
present site of Whitewater. These
we're the first families 10 establish
themselves At that place, where they
built the first log house. There was
one shanty in the town which was oe-
cupied by II bachelors. Mrs. Pratt
lcnNes two married sons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-04

\ St Louis physician says that the
cooling draughts obtained from cleo
tric fans in the summer time are very
dangerous. and that colds, pneu-
monia and death often result. The
physicians and scientists have had us
lodging microbes for number Of
years, foregoing the pleasure Of cat
ing grapes for fear Of appendicitis,
boiling our water until it is tasteless
forfear Of typhoid and hundred other
diseases, and now they say we must
keep out from under the electric fans.
What will they have us not do next?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-04

LATER NEWS.

The Alabama state election resulted
in favor of the democrats by fully 50,
600 majority.
The fever among the Americans at
Santiago is decreasing.
Gen. Merritt asks that more troops
be sent to Manila.
Thomas b. Reed is unanimously re-
nominated for congress.
Gen Garcia is believed to have de-
feated a large Spanish force.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-04

Surrenders, to be according to
Hayle, must be made under a tree.
This facilitates the process Of taking
Leaves and enables the terms to be
kept shady. Lee surrendered under
an apple tree at Appomattox, and
Toral surrendered under cedar tree
at Santiago. Cervera did not need a
tree because he had his bark with him,
although the way in which his ships
ran ashore was suggestive Of slip
uery helm.
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BISMARCK NO MORE.
Germany's Great Statesman Passes
Away at FREDERICKSBURG.
His Last Hours Very PainfuI-inter-
ment to Take Place in October
Brief sketch of the Remark
able Mans Career.

Berlin. Aug. 1.-Bismarek is dead.
Germany's imam of blood and IRON
passed away at 1920 o'clock Saturday
night at his castle of Friedriehsruhe.
The entire nation-the nation which
he unified by his indomitable VIII and
unyielding purpose-is shocked 10y the
sudden news.
1t appears that the eX-chancelior'
death was not precipitated by sudder
complications but was rather the cul
mination Of chronic diseases - neu
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-04

Chicago, Aug. Several persons
lost their lives and others were badly
injured in a fire which broke out in the
Berwyn hotel, AS North Clark street,
at PAS o'clock Monday morning. The
killed 50 far as known ere William
Tiedeman and Edward =, Seaman.
Nine others are known to have been
injured. Harry G. McClary and Will
liam Tiedemau roomed together. Both
climbed On the window ledge. Tiede-
man was unable to stand the smoke
and fire and fell to his death. His
chum was rescued by the firemen.
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ro1oio af the fana nd. Inflammation
slant pain, that was borne with the
iron fortitude which might have been
expected,
United States Ambassador White
sent the following dispatch to Count
Herbert Won Bismarck at Friedrichs-
ruhe;
ION behalf Of the whole American peo-
pie, whether official or unofficial. and of
whatever birth or descent, | tender con-
dolence upon the mighty career now
ended and assurances of the most sincere
sympathy for yourself and mourning fam
lily"
Berlin, Aug. 2.-The ceremony of
blessing Prince Bismarck's remains
was performed Tuesday, only the near
relatives attending. The coffin was
then closed, and it will remain in the
castle until the mauSoleum is com
pleted, which will be in October next
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snn,r I'm NeI,rnskn.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. IAN unpre-
cedented cold snap is giving Nebraska
premature taste of fall. For two
DAYS the thermometer has not been
over 70 and has been as low as so in the
eastern portion and colder in the west.
AT Kimball, near the Wyoming line, It
showed for several minutes Sunday
morning, the first time snow ever fell
there in July. No damage to crops Is
anticipated save checking OF the
growth of corn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-04

The Cincinnati Price Currents pre-
liminary summary Of the exports Of
pork products from the United States
during the fiscal year ended June 30
last states that the gain in the tx
ports Of those products during the
12 months was 210,0o0, 900 pounds the
aggregate export reaching 942 100000
pounds the preceding year, and Ssh
100000 pounds as the previous highest
record, in 1850. on exports Of hog
products from this country. The value
OF hog products exported from the
United States during the past u
months was $ll0,0Q0,00o.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-04

Don't cheer The poor devils are
diving" was the command Of Capt.
Philips, of the battleship Texas, when
Admiral Ceryera's vessels were atire
and sinking Contrast that respect
for dead, dying and wounded soldiers,
with the firing upon the dead, dying
and wounded American soldiers, and
upon the ambulances protected by the
Red Cross at Santiago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-04

St. Thomas, d, W. L. Aug. 2.-The
United States auxiliary cruiser Dixie,
formerly FL sud, left here Saturday
morning for Ponce. she secuted along
the north coast Of Puerto Rico, spoke
the Prairie, Montgomery, Puritan,
New Orleans and four transports, over
hauled an English bark and, passing in
close to San Juan, fired defiant six
FOUNDER striking the base Of Ei MORO.
The Spaniards made no reply. In the
entrance to San Juan harbor the Dixie
saw two masts and chimney, evident
" Of a steamer, sunk BY the Spaniards
TO block the passage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-04

Chicago, Aug. death stopped
picnic Of the Chicago Cloakmakers
union at Columbia park, Willow
Springs. Three rowboats capsized ir
tie middle of the Des PLANES river
with 10 persons. The heroism Of per-
sons on the banks, who swan out and
carried Us many as possible ashore,
saved aiUht
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st. louis, Aug. "A special TO the
Post-Dispatch from Hamilton. Mo
SAYS: While attempting to dig foN
ont Of a hole in a hillside in Kidder
township, ten miles west of here, a
part Of the embankment as large as
an ordinary dwelling eaved in, killing
John and win Parker instantly. James
Keys was crushed anG died later. Clar-
ence Parker is badly bruised about the
back.
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WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Returns After Many Years.

Twenty-one years ago Samuel Full
lner left his home in Delton and a VIE
and four children. After an absence OF
several years news came that he died
suddenly in the far west. His wlfe Il
few years ago married DIR. \. Jones' Il
well-known physician of Sank county,
and great was her surprise the other
day when her first husband mace ms
appearance. Although deeply affect
ed, Mr.. FulImer realizes the SITUATION
and blames no one but himself, After
a short visit he returned to his home
in Iowa, where lie will spend the re-
mainder of $ days.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-04

New York city has passed an ordi-
nance forbidding the use Of profane
language il any public place under
penalty Of a fin Of from two TO ten
dollars. The man who picks up a
tack with his tire will have to ferry
across to New Jersey to express his
opinion of the small boys idea Of
Iup1or
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Thorn Electrocuted.

New York, Aug MARTIN Thorn
was put to death in the prison at Sing
Sing at 11:17 a. N. for the murder Of
William Guldensuppe.
1.-THE crime for which Martin Thorn paid
the death penalty was the murder Of VIII
liam Guldensuppe, bathhouse attendant,
June 20 1897. Mrs. Augusta Mack, who was
charged with being an accomplice, turned
states evidence at the trial, and told how
she had decoyad Guldensuppe TO cottage
al Woodside, L. L., where Thorn was wait
ing 10 take his life. GuldensUppe was
shot and his head dismembered from the
body to prevent Identification. The body
was then placed in a table ciotE ana thrown
into the East river. Mrs. Mack Was al
lowed to plead guilty TO mans.auEhtef, and
was sentenced TO Is years imp risoEment-
The motive of the crime was jeaiousyl
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trhe nnt,Iic ncht

Washington, Aug, 2.-The monthly
statement Of the public debt shows
that at the close Of business July 30,
1898, the debt less cash ia the treasury
amounted 10 S9Ts, 0sI COG, a decrease
for the month of$49, oo44sG. IndePend-
ent Of the cash the statement shows
IN increase in the debt Of Sts2l59.
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There is a grim sort Of poetic justice
in the fact that Santiago de Cuba, the
first Cuban city % be brought by arms
under the American flag, is the spot
where 80 American citizens were ruth
lessly murdered by Spaniards just
quarter Of a century ago. The dark
blot Of the Virginius incident Of 1873
IS not forgotten by the American PEG
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-04

Capt. Conchas, Of the Spanish navy,
was more successful in bringing the
carayels to the worlds fair in Chicago
than he was in taking the Spanish
warship on which he was serving out
of Santiago. But in both instances ne
was warmly received by the Ameri-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-04
FROM WASHINGTON.

Throughout the country the bust
Less situation shows unusual indica-
tions Of a season of general pros
perity.
In the treasury of the United States
a balance has been struck of the con
science fund" showing that the total
amount received since it was opened
in 1911 was S2q7, asp
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-04

Boston, Aug. 2.-Hosmer. Codding q
Co, Of this city. who are among the
largest boot and shoe dealers in New
England, assigned late Monday after
noon to Charles w LAYERS. president
Of the National Shoe and Leather ex-
change of this city. The liabilities are
estimated at $500 ,00O
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Election in Alabama.

birmingham, Ala, Aug. 2-Returns
are being received here at the head
quarters Of the democratic and popu-
list parties, and all Indications point to
decided victory for the democratic
ticket. 1t is estimated that Gov. Jo-
seph f. Johnston has been reelected
by majority Of not less than $4,000,
against a majority of $4,000 last year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-04

The American Tract society has
more than 400 publications in the
Spanish language, and will make an
effort to put a Spanish primer and
New Testament in the hands Of every
Cuban family able and willing 10 read
them as soon as the war is over.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-08-04

Washington, July 3o.--l ne war ue-
partment has received the following
dispatch from Gen. Miles:
'Port Ponce, Puerto Rico. via ST Thos-
as, July 29-Secretary of War, Washing
ton: on the 26th Garretson had spirited
engagement on the skirmish line. Our cas-
ualties, four wounded, all doing we'll Span
ish loss, three killed, 10 wounded. Yauca
occupied yesterday. Henry's division there
to-day.
Last evening Commander Davis, of the
Dixie, moved into this port, followed by
Capt Higginson with his fleet, early this
morning Gen. Wilson, with Ernst's brig
AIDE, now rapidly disembarking.
Spanish troops are retreatng from
southern part of Puerto Rico. Ponce and
port have a population of $4,000 now un-
der American flag.
THE populace received troops and
sauted the flag with wild enthusiasm
Navy has several prizes, also 20 lighters
Railway stock partly destroyed now re-
stored. Telegraph communication also
being restored Gable instruments de-
stroyed. Have sent to Jamaica for others
This is a prosp erous and beautiful coun-
try The army will soon be in noun
tain region; weather delightful; troops In
best of health and spirits; anticipate no
insurmountable obstacle in future. Re
suits thus far have been accomplished
"Port Ponce. Puerto Rico. July 2S.-Secre-
tarv of war, Washington: In the affair
of the 26th, Capt. Edward J. Gibson, COM
pany A, was wounded in the left hip; Capt.
j. II. Prior company l.. slightly wounded
in hand, Private James Drummond, com
pany X, two wounds in neck, and private
Benjamin f. Bosbick company L, slight
wound in right arm. All OF sixth MaSsa-
chusetts All doing we'll The Spanish re-
treat from this place was precipitous. lhey
leaving rifles and ammunition IN barracks
and 40 or 90 sick in hospital. The people
are enioying a holiday In honor of our ar
rival.
(SigneO MILES
Later News from Miles.
Washington, Aug. 1.-Gen. Miles, in
command of the Puerto ldcan eXpedl-
ton. sent the following dispatch to
Secretary Alger, which was made pub
lie at the war department at ten
o'clock Sunday night:
"Ponce, Puerto Rico. July S1.-Secretary
of War, Washington. d. c.: Volunteers
are surrendering themselves with arms and
ammunition. Four-ffths of the people are
overioyed a the arrival of the army. Two
thousand from one place have volunteered
to serve with 1t. They are bringing IN
TRANSPORTATION, beef cattle and other reed
cd supplies The custom house has al
ready yielded $14000. AS soon rs al the
troops are 1is1mbarked they will be IN
readiness to move Please SEND any IA
tional colors that can be spared 10 De
given to the different municipalities. /
request that the question of the tariff rate
to be charged In the ports of Puerto Rico
occunied by our forces be submitted 10 the
president for his action, the previously eA-
listing tariff remaining meanwhile IN force.
AS 10 the government and military occu-
| ~ Qri
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Nc message 10 Senator Davis says:
The PRESIDENT. Coincidence.

Washington, Aug. by direction
of the president the following dispatch
was sent Sunday night to Ion. An
drew ID. White, United States ambas-
sador to Germany:
washington, D. c., July 81, 1898 White,
Ambassador. Berlin: The president
charges you to express In the proper Of
fetal quarter to the bereaved German ma
ton and to the family Of the deceased
statesman the sorrow which the govern
ment and people OF The United States feel
at the passing away Of the great ehancei-
lar whose memory is ever associated with
the greatness Of the German empire.
(Signed) ADEH' :,
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During a friendly bout with gloves
in Randolph Paul Seigman struck his
brother, Julius, a blow in the side.
julius staggered and fell, dying almost
instantly whether from the blow or
heart disease the coroner's jury was
unable to determine. seigman was 20
wears old and leaves a wife and child.
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1t is alleged that John Harvey Mey-
crs, secretary of the Home Building
aud LON association in Milwaukee, is
short in his accounts TO the amount
of $4,000. The money is said TO have
been squandered in unfortunate real
estate transactions. There will be no
returns to anyone who bad money in
the concern.
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N,exttux Bombardcd.

Key West, Fla, Aug. l.-Reports
have reached here that Nueyitas, on
the north coast of the province Of
Puerto Principe, Cuba, have been bonn
barded by the ships Of the blockading
squadron, evacuated by the Spanish
and subsequently, burned. No details
are known.
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Washington. Aug. at is said on
authority that no more Illinois regi-
meuts will be ordered 10 the front, but
that the troops TO be called out here
after-will be from states that have 10
regiments at the front.
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Some one has discovered a parallel
to our extraordinary agreement to
return the Spanish prisoners to Spain.
After the French army Of $4,000 men
surrendered to the British army in
Portugal under Sir Hugh Dalrymple,
August 30, 1s0s, they were embarked
on English ships and transported to
Ilrnr+
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

During storm at Port Arthur the
Chinese warship Jutschi foundered
and 146 of her crew persisted.
At the age of SO years Prince Bis
marck, Germany's greatest statesman,
died Of congestion of the lungs at
Friedrichsruhe.
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The wealth OF the United States is
estimated by Prof. Mulhall at S81, 49,
100000, or nearly $32 900, 100000 more
than that Of any other government IN
the world. Spain was not prudent in
picking out a financial antagonist.