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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07
BUToHE.Y BY >pAsIARDs.
Horrible Rarbarities Practiced Upon Cubai
Prisoners Taken IN Battle.

.
Prisoners Taken IN Battle.
Washington, July 2. Capt. Nicholas
Perez Stable, aide do camp OF the Sec
retary of War of Cuba, has arrived here
and has bean in conference with Major
General Miles and the officers Of his
staff. Capt. Stable comes directly from
the seat Of Cuban government, now at
La EsperanzH, where President Masso
and his entire cabinet, except the Sec
rotary of State, are located.
Capt Stable says President Masso
and his cabinet are strongly located at
Ell Esperanza. which is on high land
in the province of Puerto Principe.
They have temporary quarters and have
maintained themselves successfully
against the frequent attacks by Spanish
troops.
Capt. Stable reports for the fret time
the details of hot engagement which
occurred recently, continuing through
June I'd, 4th and 5tn. The Spaniards
| mum hsrei A, 600. while the Cuban de-
fence was maintained by only sou. Not
withstanding this discrepancy, the
Cuban loss was only AZ killed and
wounded, while the Spauiards lost 30
killed on the field. indicatinG that
their entire loss in killed and wounded
was much greater The Spaniards- cup.
tured two Cuban officers. a first and
q second lieutenant.
| Capt. Stable says these officers were
euhjected to the most cruel and in
human indignities. One of them was
placed by the Spanish commander in
front OF cnnuon, and at a given
signal was blown to atoms. The Span
ish commander then called for volun-
teer to "degollado" the remaining
officers. This consists of thrusting a
bayonet through the neck of the pris-
oner from one side to the other, pens
trating the wind pipe. A Spanish vol
unteer stepped forward and Cuban
officer was thus subjected to the tor
ture of allow death.
Following the infiicti6n of the "de'
golado," Capt Stable states also thai
two samll boys, not Over ii years old,
NON combatants, who we're driving
cattle were also killed by the Spaniards.
4 Except for thsse brutal Htracities tn.
Spanish raid on FL Esperanza wat
i futile and the Spanish force finally re-
tiEAd, saYinS PxAaidsat Nassa aud hii
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07

This greatest damage in this vicinity
from Monday afternoons storm was
the burning of two tanks filed with
oil at the Marcus IInok plant Of the
Bear Greek Oil Works. Tanks Nos. l
and were struck by lightning. At
the time one tank contained 38, GOO gal
Ions of naphtha ana the other 3S, 1000
gallons Of crude oil. Soon after the fire
started 100 men we're put to work
building emhanKments In order to pre-
vent the spread of the burning oil, and
by that means the blazs was con 6ned
to tho territory where it started. The
loss will aggregate about $4,000. The
blaze was plainly visible from this city
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07
tn E CAPTURE or SAN JUAs.
A Spanish Stronghold at Santiago Taken
After Desperate Fight.

A Spanish Stronghold at Santiago Taken
After Desperate Fight.
New York, July PA copyrighted DIS
patch TO the Evening World, dated !" In
the field, two miles from Santiago,
July l." and cabled from Plays uel
Este, Hays:
San Juan heights have fallen, and
the way 10 now open for an advance on
Moro Castle.
1t was glorious victory, but very
dearly purchased.
The place was the strongest Spanish
outpost, we'll fortified and valiantly
defended. The position was an ex-
cellent ons. San uan hill is steep
and an artillery battery was located on
it. 1t was also occupied by barracks
and other buildings.
But the American troops atorned the
heights,and Spanish valor had to yield
to the bulldog renacity and courage OF
the Anglo Saxon.
sPANIARDs DEMoRALIzED.
As / write our troops are swarming
mp the hill and covering it like ants.
The Spaniards are demoralizsd. The
fighting has been of the hardest kind
and our troops have suffered severely.
but the enemy's works are ID their
hands and they do NOT count the cost.
Ell Cansy is also ours. The general
advance, which began at p. IN. has
been successful all along the line. fter
driving the enemy out Of El Clancy the
troops took possession Of the village
and destroyed the Spanish fort by
which it had been defended. The
Spaniards fed into the city Of Santiago.
where they now are.
BOTH SIDES LOSE HEAVILY.
The losses on both sides we're heavy.
A bursting Spanish shell almost an
INITIATED an entire company Of our
trnnna.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07
WAR sEWs BIZ wAy OF LONDON.
oaina-a's Squadron viii Certainly Return
to Spain. dr..


Cana-a's Squadron will Certainly Return
to spain. NJ st.
London, Eng. July 2.-The Madrid
correspondent of the Daily Mail says:
II Is officially announced that the
SpH'hiards have destroyed a small rail-
way running from the mining regions,
which it is supposed the Americans
intended to utilize for an attack on
Moro Castle.
belisvs Admiral Camara's 8 squadron
will certainly return to Spain, owing
to the difficulties interested parties
have successfully thrown in its way.
Ths Berlin correspondent OF the
Standard says:
A dispatch to the Cologne Gazette
from Hong Kong declytes that Gen.
.sAguinalio, flushed with SUCCESS, insists
upon the absolute Independence of the
Philippines.
Another report allows that there ia
an agreement between the United
States and Japan 10 prevent the inter-
ference of Russia and Germany In the
Philippines, by msans of Japan unn-
centrating fleet off the Gulf of Pc Chi
Lii, in readiness to seize Chinese or
Corean ports, il opportunity offers.
PRESS OPINIONS OF TIE BATTLE.
Il None Of the week.-Mrs. doubts that
there will be an American victory at
Santiago de Cuba. The Spectator,
however, sees evidences suggesting
that Gen. Linares does not intend to
fight with his back to the wall. ~ The
Spectator believes that hs will blow ur
the squadron, abandon Santiago and
commence a guerilla warfare. sa
The weeklies concur in the opinion
that Admiral Camara will be too late
ia save the Philippines. The Spectator
thinks the dispatch of an American
squadron to the coast Of Spain may
arouse enthusiasm in Spain. but thai
this is not likely to continue when Q
bombardment is once bvgun. o..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07

Advices received from Santiago state
that Lieut.. Clarke Churnhman Of the
Twelfth Infantry, whose home is near
Wilmington. was wounded in fridays
battle. but the nature or extent of his
injuries have not haen ascertainsd.
Harry B. Jacobs and John NJ. Hall.
both OF this city. who are members OF
the Third Pennsylvania Regiment, have
written from Tampa. Fla, stating that
they are in good health and doing well.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07
BLoTN no PIECES.
Two Soldiers Killed while Firing an indie.
gg&f pendeucc Day Salute.

pendeDcc Day Salute.
Key West, Fla, July 5. Ben iamiD
Kimmcll and Alvan Harper, two re-
cruitH of the First Artillery at Fort
Taylor garrison were instantly killed
by the premature exploaion of powder
charge in a gun at noon yeHterday.
They were serving ona of l3 old Rod
man1smooth borea, used in firing ma
tional salute. The hodies OF both men
wers hurled 20 yards over the parapet
into tbs sea and were literally blown to
pioceB s h5l
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07
A BRUTAL MURDER.
Fatal Termination Of Feud Between Col
ored Men at Ciaytou.

ored sien at Clayton.
Clayton, July s. William Green, col.
ored, hostler at tho Hotel Stoackle, died
yesterday afternoon from the effects of
being shot in the mnrning in front Of
the hotel by Isane Prattis. also colorad,
who has been biHployed as cook there.
There has been a feud between the
men for some time and yeste daf morn
ing prattiH approached Greco, and.
placing revolver within three inches
Of the back Of bis bsad,, fired. Green
foil and Prattis fired again. The in
iured man was attended by DR.. j. s.
Cobb. but died about 5 o'clock in the
afternoon. q
Prattis was arrested by Constable
Smith and given preliminary herring
before Magistrate Caspereon, by whom
he was committed to Dover Jail. where
he now awaits the action OF the grand
jury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07

Spaniards Make a sortie. But Are Re
pulsed by Insurgents.

London. Eng. July ga special
dispatch from Manila, dated duly I'd.
says Captain General AugustI made
sortie for the purpose OF the repairing
the aqneduct which supplies the walled
city, and in an endeavor to eommuni-
cate with Gen. Monet.
The Ninsurgents concentrated tbsir
troops. and opposed the sortis, forcing
the Spanish commander to return to
Manila.
The insurgents are said 10 have suf-
fered ssvere loss and the Spanisrds ara
reported to have had so men killed and
LOO wounded.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07

William Maloney, lad living at No.
1923 West Fourth street, while over
heated, took bath in the swimming
pool Monday morning, and when he
returned home at noon complained Of
being sick. For tins he WAS par
italy .paralyzed, hut physician was
called in and bsfere night be was resus-
citateu.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07

Temporary Chairman Harry A. Brown
OF the Republican City COMMITTEES has
appointed the following comGittee on
permanent Organization William Q. r.
Colquhoun, Stephen Downey. Richard
Forrest, James Kitchen, Johu @. Me-
Caulley and Horace 9. Eettew. The
committees expected to report list of
committees to morrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07

The mare Hazel, owned by W. p.
Biggs of Middlstown. won ths .. 20 trot-
ting race at the Gsntlemen's Driving
Park, Baltimore. on Monday. She was
sixth in tha first two heats, third in
the third heat and first in the last threa
hears. Time 2.221a, 2. 2314. 2.25A,
2,273l, 2.27s4, 2.33 Purse, sl50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07

Samuel Ellspurg, colorsd, aged So
years, while swimming near the works
OF the Mccullough Iron Co., on Sun
day afternoon, was seizedqwith cramps
and was drowned. The body was re-
covered and Deputy Coroner Chandler
took chRxga Of it
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07

The p, W. & b. Railroad Co. has
issusd an order to the effect that in the
future dogs which are chained may be
carried in the baggaRs cars free aa bag
gage, II left In thS care of baggage
masters 25 cents may be charge for 90
miles or less and half cent mile for
each additional mile.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07

George Davis. sailor on ths cruiser
ST. Paul, who has been visiting his
parents, at Ninth ana Wilson streetB,
returned to his ship Tuesday. He carries
n scar, the result Of wound received
j n the bomt,ardment Of San Juan.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07

Vancouver B. c., July 1.-THE post
poned championship sculling race be-
tween Jake Gaudaur and Robert John
son was rowed last evening". Gandaur
!. Won by four lengths, Time 20,25 4-h.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07
oelehralion N rarnhurst.

Fourth of July was appropriately
ceiybrated Mt Farnhurst yesterday, the
patients enjoying liberal display of
fireworks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-07
cabinet maiutaining their scat of gov

ernment.
Capt. Stable was accompanied In his
visit to the War Department by Senor
QnesadH, secretary OF the Cuban lega-
tion. 1t is probable that these con-
ferences will result iu fuller under
standing as to cooperation when the
American army bsgins to make its way
westward to the central part of the
iHlahd.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-01
PATRONIZING FAKES.
Farmers Are in Large Measure tc
Blame for the Prosperity of GLIB
Tongued SwindIers.

Candor compels US to say that
creamery sharks" unreliable tree
peddlers" and others of that illl are not
wholly to blame for the harm they do
Farmers must be parties to the schemes
of the gentry referred to if the latter
succeed in doing any swindling, and it
should be distinctly understood that
farmers have duties in the premises
that they should perform, and if they
do not they should expect to suffer the
consequences and ought not complain
report is at hand of a creamery sup
ply firm that built a creamery in a
ncighborhood where there were not
cows enough to support a creamery,
and great is the farmers complaint
thereat. None ought to know better
than farmers that creamery is no
good without COWS, and they should
not be held blameless for putting
money into the first in the absence of
the last. The combined wit or iudg-
ment Of half a dozen farmers in any
neighborhuod ought to be a match for
any one agent, but if they put wit or
Judgment 10 sleep while dealing with
the agent the latter will get the best of
the deal. Fake agents will continue to
be denounced in these columns. ana
readers will continue to be enlightened
and warned regarding their methods,
to the end that they may do less mis-
chief in the land, but the efforts Of tho
paper will he abortive if it's readers con
tinue to patronize the fakes and can
see no blame in themselves for doing
so.-FarIn, Stock and Home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-01
Poisonous Garden plants.

The berries of the yew have killed
many persons, and il is pretty well
known nowadays that it is not safe to
eat many peach pits or cherry kernels
at once. Among the garden plants
commonly in vogue which possess a
poisonous nature botanists mention the
flower of the jonquil, white hyacinth
and snowdrop, the narcissus being also
particularly deadly, so much so indeed
that to chew a small scrap of one of
the bulbs may result fatally, while the
Juice of the leayes-i is an emetic. There
is enough opium in red peoples to do
mischief, and the autumn crocus, if the
blossoms are chewed, causes illness
The lobelias are all dangerous. their
juice, if swallowed, producing giddi-
ness with pains in the head. Lady's Slip
per poisons in the same manner as
does poison ivy. The bulb seems to be
the most harmful Lilies of the val
lev are also as poisonous. The leaves
and flowers of the oleander are deadly,
and the bark of the catalpa tree is very
mischievous The water dropwort.
when not in flower, resembles celery,
and is virulent.-N. Y Herald
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-01
A CHEAP CoRN-cRIB.
IL Holds 500 bushels ard Its Total
Cost Need Not Exceed Few
Dollars.

The farmer Is often forced to sell corn
when picked because of lack in crib
room, thereby losing considerable on
account of the low prices at that time
Of the year. often he can make double
the money by holding his crop a few
months. But TO do this he must have
his corn stored in dry place or stand
the loss of much if not all left exposed
10 the weather In Fig we give a
cheap, convenient and easily-coustruct-
ed temporary crib. holding 500 bushels.
They can be made TO hold any amount
desired.
Take two sections OF Stat fencing.
four feet high and three rods long.
Fasten the ends Of one piece together
and stand up forming a circle about
l6 feet in diameter. At intervals Of
about 9h feet or one-fourth the cir
conference OF the circle set in posts
which should extend ten or twelve feet
above ground. These are to be set just
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-01
CHEAP CORN CRIR.

outside the cribblng al stay when the
corn is put in. A center post is not
needed unless a larger crib is made,
Wires run just above the top of the sec
ond tier of Stating from one post 10
another will make them perfectly
solid. Ii is best TO have a board floor
laid on the ground though this is not
necessary in this state if the crib is in
well-drained place. To assist IN
scooping when the crib is to be emptied.
at least two boards should be laid from
the door through the center. The sec.
ond tier need not be put on until the
first is filed with corn, thus doing away
with much high scooping in emp. ying
the wagons.
To provide fer door 10 remove the
corn, the fastening Of the lower tier
should come by one of the posts, TO
which one end should be firmly fast
ened. The other end should be doubled
back two feet, where another post four
feet high is set firmly in the ground.
The cribbng is doubled around this
post and fastened there. To close this
opening, have short pieces Of boards
from two and a half to three feet long
to place crossways of the opening as
the corn is filled in, the pressure from
the inside holding them in place. No
door is needed in the upper half of the
crib
When filed it should be we'll rounded
up, as the corn will settle more or less
For covering, cut willow or other
branches from six to eight feet long
and lay on the top, with the butts to-
ward the center. Fasten the butts to
the center post, if any, or together if
not, so there will be no danger of their
blowing off. On these throw a load Of
long slough grass. if any is to be had,
or anything else, if not, that will turn
rain. Over this fasten wires from one
post to another, binding the roof firm
ly on. There viii be no danger of
spoiled corn in this crib, as it viii keep
perfectly dry.
When the cribise empty it can be taken
dow, rolled up and placed out OF the
way or can be used for pig or chicken
pens The cash cost of the crib does
not exceed two dollars L. Irwin, in
Ohio Farmer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-01
PEACE

The honorable discharge" is framed
And hung the mautel Ger;
And overalls ana cutaway
Succeed the garb o. war
] he volunteer may turn his mind
To deeds less stern and rash
one vetran orders whoa and 'gee."
Another calls out: "Cash!"
The cruel reveille that oft
The sleepless bugier blew
Has changed t. John. lis eight O'Clock,
And breakfasts almost through
While taps-the soldiers sweet good night
Is sWeeter than when blown
BY bel-lipped horn, for softer lips
Now signal on his own
No more do warriors eat and sleep
Exposed both fore and aft,
But windows carefully they close
To guard against The draft:
And one mosquito in a room
Is really quite enough
To hardened men whom mud and ieas
And buzzards could not bluff.
The hands that grasped the Springfield 0
The splitting Jorgensen,
Now take a grip on plow and rein,
On lever, ak and pen:
For those who but a week ago
Were under Mars arrayed
Are mustered out, to reenlist
In ranks OF toll and trade.
Edwin L. Sabin. in Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-01

Some agile brain centuries ago de
yised the side saddle for a lame prin-
cess who could not ride astride as other
women did IN those charming days. In
cidentally, this shows that the modern
practice among women of sitting on
both sides of the horse is not modern
at all. First came the additional pom
mel. and then. only 60 or 20 years ago.
the third pommel. An Fnglishman who
had bet that he could ride a steeple-
chase on a side saddle found himself
compelled, &C. safety, to add another
pommel Many English women of this
dav use two saddles. and sit alternate
Iv on the right and left sides of the
horse.-Chicago Chronicle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-01

FEED TROUGH FOR PIGS.

into the feed or water vessels is Of eco
nomic value. | have found the feed
trough shown herewith very con
venient and seryiceable. Make an or
binary plank trough Put board on
the back Of the trough as wide as the
widest plank, then nail several strips
from the front edge of the board down
to the upper edge Of front plank Nail
the strips just far enough apart TO let
the hogs head enter This viii prove
valuable device. -James Pearson. in
harm and Home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-01

it all troubles have gone. My monthly
sickness used to be SO painful, but have
not had the slightest pain since taking
your medicine. I cannot praise your
Vegetable Compound too much. Ny
husband and friends see such a change
in me. look so much better and have
some color in my face
Mrs. Pinkham invites women who are
III to write to her at Lynn, Mass, for
advice, which is freely offered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-01
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
A Fatal Joke.

AS result OF practical joke William
Menoso, of Middle Inlet, attempted
murder and then killed himself near
Marinette. Fellow workmen made him
believe his wife, from whom he had
been separated, was about 10 we'd an
other man. He procured a revolver.
broke into her home and fired two shots
at her while she was seated sewing
Only one bullet took effect, infiicting
a trivial flesh wound Thinking he
had killed her, Menoso turned the re-
solver upon himself and inflicted a
wound from which he died few hours
afrprNNard
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-01

A millionaire confessed the secret of his
success in two words-hard work. He said
he put in the best part OF his life in gaining
dollars and losing health. and now he was
putting IN the other half in spending dollars
TO SCI back health. Nothing equals Hostel
ter stomach Bitters for restoring health to
the overtlred body and BRAIN Ii gets at the
starting point-Jhe stomach-and overc0mes
nervousness, sleeplessness, dyspepsia and
Indigestion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-01
Shot by Thugs.

Three thugs shot and MORALLY
wounded Policeman William Prinslow
a Fond du Lac while he was attempt
ing to arrest them. \ few moments
previous 10 the shooting of the otli-
Ger George Seitz, a mail carrier, was
set upon by three men, aud an effort
made to secure 81. 400 which he had
on his person. They were foiled in
their attempt, aud, after shooting the
mail man, they hurried south toward
the city limits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-01
Low RATES TO THE SOUTH.
A Splendid Opportunity to Visit
Southern Points at Small Cost.


On Tuesday, Dee 9Th, and Tuesday, Dec,
goth, popular low rate excursion will be
run Fl ON Chicago to the South via Chicago
& Eas trn Illinois Railroad. On those days,
that Company viii sell both one way and
round tip first class tickets at greatly re-
duced rates. One way tickets viii be for
stop over Will be allowed on going trip at
points ia the South Round trip tickets viii
he good teeuty-one days The Chicago &
Eastern Illinois Railroad has two daily
through trains which leave Dearborn Sta
ton, Chicago, for I'll points beyond the
Ohio River both trains carry through first
class coaches, sleeping cars and have din
ing cars serving meals out Of Chicago. This
is the shortest route to the South and the
time made by it's trains is the quickest. For
detailed information, inquire OF any ticket
agent or address Charles T. Stone, General
Passenger & Ticket Agent {. & +. /. K. R.,
'Htlgra
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-01
starting in a small way.

One way for young shopman with
little capital to get started is to lease
some ewes, paying for them at from
40 cents to q dollar a head annually in
wool and lambs His profits will come
cut of the half share in wool that he
retains and half the increase. and in
time he viii have sheep enough on hand
to return as many as he leased and do
business for himself with what he has
secured from the increase.-D Dakota
Field and Farm