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The age-herald., 1898-05-08
SECRETARY lone's REPLY.

Washington, May IA day of excitement ington since the days when reports came in of the victories during the civil war. Official and unofficial Washington was In a ferment, and few of the employees in any of the departments could maintain their composure sufficiently to go on with their routine work.
 They were in an explosive state and at the great state, war and navy department building the least sign of dispatches or the gathering of crowd of reporters were sufficient to cause them to drop their work and swarm in the corridors clamoring for news. The excitement was contagious. and senators and representatives mixed in the crowds and gathered around the navy headquarters and gazed wistfully at the mahogany doors of the navigation bureau, behind which the cipher experts under lock and key were slowly. deciphering the words that conveyed Dewey's glorious message to the American people.
 Hip, Hip, Hurrah for Dewey"
 Senator Hanna aroused the crowd at one time with Hip, hip, hurrah for Dewey and later roar of stentorian cheers from Theodore Roosevelt,s room gathered every body in the vast building to the east wing in time to witness the departure of the eastern contingent of the mounted rifle men. MT. Roosevelt had said goodbye to the boys before they started at 2:4o this
The age-herald., 1898-05-08
Montgomery Gets Two Prizes

cry, Captain Converse, is the first ship of the American squadron to acquire the dis tinction of capturing two prizes in one day which she did yesterday. The captives are the Frasquito and the Lorenzo, both small boats of no great value as compared with the big steamers taken during the first days of the war. The Montgomery was cruising about fifty miles off Havana when the Frasquito. two-master. came bowling along toward the Cuban capitol. When the yellow flag of the enemy was sighted the helm was swung in her direc- tion and blank shot was put across her bows.
The age-herald., 1898-05-08
SPANlARDS CAPTURE
 AN AMERICAN SHIP

Port Au Prince Hayti, May 1.-The ru- nor current some days ago of the capture of an American vessel by the spaniards on April so off Mole St. Nicholas, is confirmed by the American consul at Cape Haytfen. The vessel seized was the schooner Ann Louise Lockwood, bound for Chester with logwood
 The cruiser Montgomery left this after noon to join the fleet of Sampson. Spanish fleet from the Canary Islands is expected here hourly with 10000 men,
The age-herald., 1898-05-08
BAPTIST PREACHERS
 TO GO WITH ARMY

Norfolk, Va, May 1.-The Southern Bap- tist convention met this morning at 9:30, Judge Haralson presiding. A petition was received from Tennessee asking that this body request the home mission board to appoint missionaries to follow our army to Cuba, in order that our soldiers may have ample religious services and that the president of the United States be requested to allow such missionaries to accompany the army
The age-herald., 1898-05-08

IVY LEAF COAL. g per ton. Telephone No. IA
The age-herald., 1898-05-08
Belknap Praises Dewey

.oston, May 7.-At the banquet at the Massachusetts club tonight Rear Admiral Belknap said the brilliancy of Commodore and he declared that the Spanish navy would be, or should be, the objective point of the United States navy and the destruc- navy.
The age-herald., 1898-05-08
Cuban Blockade Insuflicient

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The age-herald., 1898-05-08
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The age-herald., 1898-05-08
SJJNKEN SHIPS IN MANILA IIARBOR
 MONUMENT TO DEWEY AND THE MAINE
Spains Fleet Annihilated Her Forts Demolished and More Than Three Hundred of Her Sailors
 Killed in Few Hours Battle.
NEWS AWAITED
 FROM PORTO RICO

Washington, May 7-secrctary Long said tonight he had not received word of any kind from Admiral Sampson and no significant news from Porto Rico had been received as yet. There Is still, however, a strong belief that important developments from there may arrive tomorrow or next day.
The age-herald., 1898-05-08
LouIsyllle Elks En Route ta New orleans

Louisville. May "A large delegation of local Eks left on special train over the Louisville and Nashville for New Orleans tonight to attend the annual reunion which begins there Tuesday. The Elk special. beautifully appointed train, was filled to its capacity.
The age-herald., 1898-05-08
Not An American Ship Victim of Spanish Shot, the Blood of Single Yankee
 Sailor Was She'd
.RUMOR OF THE ' EXPECTED ENCOUNTER

Madrid, May LA private despatch from fz Gibraltar says it is rumored there that the Spanish and American squadrons have had an engagement in the Atlantic, result ing in favor of the Spanish fleet.
The age-herald., 1898-05-08
DEWEY'S VICTORY WITHOUT PARALLEL Eleven Spanish Ships Were De- stroyed and Sunk IN SHORT SPACE TWO HOURS Most Exciting Day in Washington Since
 the Civil War. DEWEY THE HERO OF THE HOUR II Was He Who Cut the Cable to Stop
 Communication. REWARD WILL BE AN ADMIRALsHIP
 / Blow to Strength of Spanish Navy Which It Will Not Overcome in Macy Years Superior Gunnery, Preparedness
 and Goodness Did the Work
REWARD WILL BE AN ADMIRALsHIP
SDEWEy TELLS
 S THE OFFICIALS 3 OF HIS VICTORY

Manila, May 1.-Squadron arrived at Manila at daybreak this morning Immediately engaged the enemy, and
 8 destroyed the following Spanish ves-
 3 sels: Reina Christina, Castilla, Don Antonio De Ulloa, Isla De LuZon. Isla \ De Cuba, General LeZo, Marquis de
 Duro, Correo, Velasco, Isla De Min
 3 dananao, transport and water bat tery at Cavite. The squadron is unin- 9 jured, and only few men are slightly
 wounded. Only means of telegraphing is to the American consul at Hong Kong. I shall communicate with him.
 , (Signed.) DEWEY" "Cavite, May Al have taken pos session of naval station at Cavite, in
 X the Philippine Islands. Have destroy
 ed the Notifications at bay entrance 3 and patrolling garrison. I control the bay completely and can take the city at any time. The squadron is in ex-
 cellent health and spirits. Spanish 3 loss not fully known, but very heavy; 150 killed. including the captain of the Reina Christina. I am assisting in protecting Spanish sick and wounded. Two hundred and fifty sick and wounded in hospital within our lines. < Much excitement at Manila. Will protect foreign residents.
 (Signed) tDEWEY.' 3 SECRETARY JONES REPLY.
 Following this Secretary Long gave < out his reply to Dewey, which had been cabled by direction of the presi- dent, as follows:
 '.Washington, May z, 1898. Dewey, Manila:
 X "The president, in the name of the American people, thanks you and your officers and men for your splen- did achievement and overwhelming victory. In recognition he has ap- pointed you acting admiral, and will recommend vote of thanks to you by congress. (Signed.) HONG"
The age-herald., 1898-05-08

The war has begun. Get our prices on your Plumbing. Ala. Gas Fixtures and Plumbing Co. Phone 2i6.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-20
NOTICE
GENERAL : ELECTION.
STATE or WISCONSIN, /

DEPARTMENT OF TE.t
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That at gem
IN era election. to be held in the several towns,
wards, villages, and c.2ction disctrcts of the
State OF Wisconsin, on the Tuesday succeeding
the first Monday, being the Sth day of Noyem-
Der, A. d. lS9s, the following officers are to be
elected, to-wit:
A Governor. in place OF Edward scofeld,
whose term ot office will expire on the first
Monday OF January, A. b. 1899.
A Lieutenant Governor, IN place of Emil
BaenSch, whose term of office will expire on
the first Monday OF January. A. ID. 1899.
Secretary of state, in place of Henry Gas
son, whose term OF office will expire on the
first Monday of January. A. ID. 1899.
A State Treasurer, i'll place OF sewali A. ret
erSon. whose term of office will expire on the
first Monday of January, A. ID. 1892
An Attorney General. in place OF Wilham d,
Mylrea, whose term of office will expire on the
first Monday Of January. A. ID. lsss.
A State Superintendent, in place OF John Y.
Emery, whose term OF office will expire on the
first Monday of January, A. ID. 1899
Railroad Commissioners, i'll place OF Duncan
j. Mckenzie, whose term of office will expire
on the first Monday of January, A, D. 1899.
A Commissioner OF Insurance, i'll place or
William A. Fricke. whose term of office will ex-
pire on the first Monday of January, A. ID. 1899.
Representative i'll Congress, for the Third
Congressional District, consisting OF the coun-
ties OF Adams, Juneau. Nernon, Sank. Richland,
Crawford, Grant and Iowa.
Member of Assembly, for the county of
Iowa, constituting a separate assembly district
Also. all county officers required by law to
be chosen ut such election
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-20
AMENDMENT TO THE BANK
ING LAW,

NOTICE is FURTHER GIVEN that at
said general election the following PROPOSE
ton is to be submitted to the people in
pursuance of the requirements OF Chapter
3O3, of The laws of 1897, which chapter reads
as follows:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-20
CHAPTER SOB, LAWS 1897.

An Act to revise the laws authorizing the
business of banking.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, repre-
sentcd i'll senate and assembly. do
enact as follows:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25

tecnth uhlans. near Hagcrau Alstcc.
when ho received an order TO get load
OF forage, During his absence the soldiers
bung't in hauping the stove, with the
tesuu that the food was spoiled. When
Scherhar.t returned Count S;olh rg-
Noruigerodc summoned him end abused
Ism, cilling him the lowest hound in The
regiment Sohsnhardt naturally became
excited and replied that he did not think
he deserve such names, whcreupol tho
cOurt boxed his ears heavily. throwing him
agairst wagon. Scheinha'd, then called
out TO some OF his comr7d dos saying Won
raw that | was struck" ThcTeupon Tho
count few into rage, drew his saber aud
leg and then behind the ear. Tho sergeant
took ont his handkerchief TO stop the blood
au4 tried 10 Starl Ct attention, but he
dropped unconscious ard died in the hos
( uital on the following day. Schenhurdt
was the son OF n workman Coun, Sto-
J berg Werulecrodo formerly belonged to the
Twelfth nussars. which regiment he had
/ to leave because he assaulted m orderly
! Nevertheless 1t appears that his presont
confuct is not regarded seriously by The
G r'Rn mblinary authorities, ard II he Ia
punished which is doubtful, hs Will get
on with a al 'ght rtprmn "a, It Is officially
hold TINT he did right and that the severe
punishment OF the officer would he detri-
rental ia discipline, II is reported that
Emperor William has expressed his ap
( prevail Of tho action OF Count Stolbors
! Neinigelo ode
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
COLOMBIA IS SULKING
HAS INFORMED ITAIN'S REPRE-
SENTATIVE HE CAN co.
british Charge d'AFnircs Is Rccog-
nixed for ItaIy's Intcrcsts-Must
Pay the Claim. However.

Especial Cable Dispatch to the New York Her
aid and The Houston Post. Copyrighted.
1898, by James Gordon Beructtl
Panama, Colombia. via Galveston. Sop
TENDER H.--The authorities here declare
that the trouble with Italy has caused n
severance of diplomatic RELATIONS. despite
the denial from Rome.
As further confirmation Of the state
mont that relations are severed, Signor Ar
turo Kohpcke. the Italian consul here, was
officially informed yesterday by the de-
partmental governor that his exequatur
would be cancelled.
The Colombian government has rocog-
nlzod Mr.. Henry VillarRo, the British
charge d'affairs at Bogota, as representing
Eallan interests in Colombia and Is Will
ing to grant PERMISSION TO the consule Of
friendly nations to undertake the duties Of
the Italian consuls.
The outburst Of impotent patriotism ia or
the wane. Colombia must pay the Italian
| claim.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25

of the nrcyfus case accuse him OF being
hypocr.te and Of having sold himself 10
q Dreytus syndicate, AN organization which
undoubtedly exists.
General Zurlnaon. who is once more
military goveuo or Paris, VITA the
cuenizance of General Chanoine, who sue
cecded The 1rter as MINISTER OF war, acted
ent.lcly without reference TO the PR mier,
NJ, Brsson. who with a majority al his
colclsues VIZ. complcsily dumhiounddt
at his proceedings, The supporters Of the
&c., b yet leoiatA tnat N Ericsson, In order
TO save tho constitut ,on, should dismiss
HueIa Charuine and General Huriin len
and even arnlign Thorn for their treaso1-
able conduct. Only bold action Will secure
the supr macy OF civil Jaw.
One satisfactory feature Of the prosccu-
ton Of Colonel Plcquars is that the war Of
flee has engaSed to give him an open tral,
which VI. Brissol insis,ed upon before he
oousen ed TO the prisoners transfer TO tho
military pr son OF Cherche Midi, The
friends Ct Colonel pcquart declare that II
he is publicly tried he Will throw floods OF
light upon the whole matte
In am interview publisher in Yesterdays
Daily News, a former par Geutaran. who
has figured sn all the posscaf events IN
fanroe since 1859, ia auotcd AZ expressing
opinions regarding the role which Presi-
dent Faufe is playing. confirming previous
statements ON the same subject He says
that General Zurlinden enjoys the fun con :
Ddenco OF The French president, who Is III
love with military glamour President
Faure. he adds, had better say word and
have France at his feet ,~d he further
say6. If he does not say this wo'd. and d.
clares himself in fayor Of revision o. the
Dreyfus case hs VIII have the whole
French mob in hue and cry against MIN.
and he will have to go Hat H. in order 10
onrose a revision, he resigns the presidency
the national assembly or congress for the
election Of president Will meet at Yer
sailles within twenty -four hours ana NJ
Faure will be reelected by crushing ma
icritv of those who are hostile TO revision
He Will then form a ministry, with NJ. Bar
thou as premier, ana WIN an ainol. ,,,ns
stronr general at the head Of the war office,
tba, Ne will BIZ able to do what ne ilks'
with France
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
SPAIN ISN'T HAPPY
A, GRIEVANCE AGAINST BRITAIN Is
NOW WORRYING HER.
y.r.J lint m Effort VIII he
Made 10 Keep Possession OF
the Philippines.

fsnec,al Gable Dispatch 10 the New YORK iter-
'Sp ia and The Houston Post Copyrighted,
1905 hy James Gordon Bennett)
Madrid. September 2i.-The Liberal to-
a,,. nublishes an artice which carsea
much talk 1t says spains troubles are by
no means over and that England s co
operating with the United States at the
expense Of Spain
Quoting Mr. Joseph Chamberladn's words
n saws that Spain should enter an energetic
p1otest against such an utterance by a
minister OF the crown OF England,
After the loan is concluded with the
Messrs. Rothschnd on the security OF the
Abandon mines, there is talk of large
loan with tbs Bank OF Spain.
In ministerial circles IL is stated that
suain Win hold out to he utmost for rights
~ sove;eisnty over the whole OF the Philip
pines.
General Maolas telegrinhs from Porto
Rico that 10000 spaniards rot OF the army
ask for PREPARATION at the expense of thc
COVE !, inent. but the latter will not hear
to il.
Seniors Monteip Rios and Garmiol Will
leave tomorrow By the Sud express for
Paris TIE other commissioners VIII follow
a.. ~, chonsa
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
GERMAN Y NOT HOSTILE
WOULD NOT DARE ARM THE Insult
GENTS ~ THE PHILIPPINES.
Earl, In the WAR, However, Her A.
lions Caused Apprcheuston~-shc
Wants II ConiinE station.

Washington. September 94.--The ofhcials
OF the war department pronounced TO be
without foundation In fact the alarmist
stories coming from sources In san Fran
cisco to the effect that Germany had
shown any disposition to arm the Philip
them TO harrass the American army nj Ma
Mia The officials stated to be positively
untrue the statement that cur government
had received any such information, or mat
It was influenced by such In ordering the
dispatch last week OF 5000 additional troops
10 reinforce General Otis at Manila
It is Undoubtedly a fact that some APP
prehension WAS caused at an early stage OF
the war by the attitude OF III German
naval forces In Manila harbor. hut so far
as can be learned that difficulty has been
smoOthei away and there has been no re
currcnco Of unpleasant incidents IN tho-t
quarters. Information scarcely official, yet
worthy OF credence. has reached Wasning-
ton TO indicate that Germany would mueA
desire eoaling station IN the Philippines,
preferably taking the island OF Palawan for
tina, purpose But It is not supposed that
Germany would undertake to assert any
claim In that quarter unless there should
be a clear exhibition on the part OF the two
nations properly interested IN the Philip
ippncs--the United States and Spainof n
disposition to consent to a division OF the
islands. On this point the American peace
commissioners have been fully instructed,
AS for the statement that Germany was
sending 800. 600 rifles to arm the insurgents,
it was said at the war department that such
an act would constitute casus beil and
IL was not supposed for a moment that
there was any truth in II.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
CONDITIONS ARE BAD,
Much SICKNESS PREVAILS IN AND
NEAR MANILA.
less the spanish Prisoners
Are Removed.
Especial Cable Dispatch to the New York Her.

Especial Cable Dispatch TO the New York Her
AID ana me l.uhrtDI f-vSt Copyrighted,
1895. by James Gordon Bennett,l
Manila, September 24.-TheTe is no mate
rial change In tho situatiqn SIRE. All par
ties are awaiting the action OF the Paris
peace conference
The sanitary conditions are of the most
mena5.ng character. Six hundred ana
eighty soldiers are now In the general hos
pital They are suffering from TYPHOID
and dysentery for the most part, and the
new cases run from ten TO fifteen daily.
Wahin the walled city the conditions are
even worse. Ten Spanish prisoners died
OF typhoid fever yesterday. Hundreds OF
others are sick, despite the efforts of the
Americans to keep the place clean. The
American officials realize nat matters
must continue to grow worse unless orders
come to remove the prisoners, either TO
Spain or Corrigedor island, where they
could be kept safely away-from Infection.
The hospital ship Rio sailed Thursday.
having $50 invalids ON boart
The Raleigh Boston and Callao have
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
AIGER's DEFENSE.
He VIII Try to shift His RespOnsi-
biiity.
Especial Dispatch to The Post,

Especial Dispatch to The Post.)
Atlanta, Ga. September "a. The South
ern tour OF Secretary of War Alger has de-
veloped the line OF his defense to be made
before the commission appointed by Presi-
dent Mckinley to investigate the war de-
partment methods. The first intention OF
the secretary's position developed In his
visit to the commanding officers at Camp
Poland, Knoxville, and his speech to the
officers OF Camp Ship this morning at
Admission undoubtedly made II clear that
the secretary has formed bis plan OF action.
He will make the point that he Is not
responsible for the evils OF the camps and
that no could not justly be held rsspon-
sible because II was impossible for him TO
attend to his duties at Washington and at
the same tlme look after the conditions at
the various military camps.
He declared repeatedly that he holds the
camp officers responsible for the sanitary
and camp regulations and that unless the
commanders require their subordinates to
zee to II that the camps are clean and In
good sanitary condition at all times be- will
hold them to account
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
AMERICAN noe DEFENDED.
The Hamburg Chamber Of Commerce
Flights for American Pork,

copyrighted, lS9s, by Associated Prcss,)
Berlin. September "a The chamber Of
commerce OF Hamburg has taken up the
fight in bahalf of American PORK. Pub
qished Statistics show there mas not been
single case of trichinosis In Prussia or
Hamburg due to American pork for fifteen
years. The report concludes: while
these facts are not disprovtd AMI the state
menis as 10 the adultcratidl OF American
lard IS unconlirmsd. every indication Is
that the reprogsive measures against for
eign and especially against American
meats. must be held to be unreasonable and
as grayely tniurlng German economic in.
terests-''
The entire press OF Hamburg supports
the statements and the entire liberal pres
is beginning to agitate the matter IN view
OF the increased price OF meats.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
GENERAL WHEELER
VIII lie in Ills seat when Com
grcss Meets.

Especial Dispatch TO The Post)
Montgomery. Ala, September 2i.-Au-
thentic Information CONES from Washing
ton that General Wheeler VIII equip and
put in readiness for garrison duty toe cav
airy division under his command, and ne
may 20 10 Cuba and put the command in
good working order. In the event he does.
however. he Will return in time FOR the
assembling OF congress. 1t was distinctly
understood between the president aud
General Wheeler, when the latter accepted
the appointment OF major general OF cav
airy. that he would not hold the place
longer than the assembling OF congress,
OF course, II there Is any hitch in the peace
proceedings, or II there Ia any considerable
troubla with the insurgents In Cuba, how
ever, General Wheeler viii remain with his
command.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
ur,nn SIN I'm Washington.

washington. September 2I,-Contrary 70
expectation, Colonel VIM. j. Bryan did
not leave the city TO rejon his command
at Jacksonville. He wished he said, to
learn the decision OF the president concern
ing the discharge of soldiers from the Third
Nebraska regiment and therefore he a.
termined TO wait here another day. He
viii leave for the South tomorrow night.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
GERMAN BRUTALITY.
Murder of Private by nm OFFICER
Is Commended.

fcouyriehted. 1895. by Associated PressJ
Berlin, September 24--The brutal cir
cumslslnces Of the assassination OF Ser
seant scheinhardt by Count Stelbers-
worn,geroae, cappiin of cavalry, has
caused much comment It appears that
schefrha.d. was experimenting the cork
ing OF ratlons during blvouac OF the FIJI
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
THE CHINESE PUZZLE.
England Chaqrined at the Turn OF
Affairs in China.
Ii HUNG CHANG MAY BE RESTORED
The GA Diplomat Bitterly Hates
Great britain.
FRANCE IS IN a DILEMMA.
Intimates that Th:rc May BE Troub c
Of Fashoda
10 DIVERT ATTENTION FROM H0Mr.
NJ. prisson Denounced for Allowing
the Miiitary Authorities to In
Cnrceratc Colonel picuuart.

.'''.'' ''s'''s '.s..' .s'.s, ..s. .
Britishers per.urbed over the
assumption o. power by the dow
agcr empress OF China, which Is
construed as signgfying the res
toral OF III HUNG chang ANA
q policy inimicai to Eagiald in
terasts. France may raise Irou-
bic at faShoia IN order 10 avert
crisis at homo over tna Dreyfus
affairs, NJ. Br.sSon IL condemned
tor his weakness in permitting
ficquart to DO taken from the
civil authorities and turned over
to the army. President Faure Is
said to De behind Xurllndol, War
between Cnile sod Argentina
would he deprecated and inter-
venuon is suggested to compel
the Two republics TO submit to ar
bitration and abide the result.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
TO PACIFY ISLAND OF CRETE.
and, France, Russia and Italy Will Make
the Sultan Come to Time.

a Wit -four G Russia Fn u npih cir %
10 ~ 70 the aha OF Il ~ o ret a "A rocono 1.-The utn
o. t 10 h
country A A III g tho m tn N powers i'll ser ~ to 81
him accept pt a him h 30
is mr
overs have ry Dc % Nh m q mn no
a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
Merriam Denies False Rumor-.

Washington. September ga report
has been received from General Merriam.
who recently returned from Honolulu. IN
which no says there Is no truth in the
statement that the troops in Hawaii are
without sufficient food supplies.