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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-19

Later dispatches received before 60
Ing to press give the total number Of
men missing at 253, and that divers who
have been working about the vessel
have discovered an eight inch percus-
sion hole in the plate, which was evi.
IDENTITY caused by torpedo, and it is
believed by many to be the act of an
enemy, but owing to the strict censor
ship at Havana, cannot be verified.
Admiral Manterola has summoned
Capt Sigsbee to appear cefore Military
Judge Peral TO make the necessary de-
positions, and it is stated that all proofs
Of the torpedo work will be removed.
Further particulars will be awaited with
absorbing interest.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-02-19
Warship Blown Up.

Havana dispatches bring the startling
news of the blowing up, and almost
total destruction, of the battle ship
Maine in the Hayana harbor at $40
o'clock on Tuesday evening. the 18th
inst The number reported killed by
the explosion is placed at 100. The
cause of the disaster is not apparent.
The wounded sailors are unable to ex.
plain it.
The explosion was terrific, causing
shock to the entire city, and the widest
CONSERVATION is said to have prevailed,
the warves being soon crowded with
thousands of people. eager to learn the
origin aud result of the disaster. Cap.
tain Sigsbee says the explosion occurred
in the bow Of the vessel, and may have
been caused by FIRE in the hunkers,
heating the bulkhead near a magazine,
or an accident might have occurred
while inspecting high explosives for
torpedoes, but as matter Of fact moth
ing definite is known, rs yet, as to the
real origin OF the disaster. The follow
ing brief report Of the sad event was
telegraphed to the secretary Of the navy
by Capt. Sigsbee soon after the occur
renee OF the explosion
Maine blown up in Havana harbor
at $40 and destroyed. Many wounded
and doubtless more killed and drowned.
Wounded and others on board Spanish
man.of-war and Ward line steamer.
Send lighthouse tender from Key West
for crew and few pieces of equipment
still above water. No one had other
clothes than those upon him.
Public opinion should be suspended
till further report. All officers believed
to be saved. Jenkins and Merritt not
yet accounted for. Many Spanish Of
ficers, including representatives of Gen
eral Banco now with me and express
sympathy"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04
ANXIOUS FOR A sETTLEMENT.
Spain IL Very Wiling to Negotiate
Pence,


London, July 80. - A special from
Madrid SAYS: The government does
not conceal that il hesitated for some
days TO go beyond an unofflcial eXpior-
alton at Washington because the DIP
lomatic agents employed 10 make the
soundings gave conflicting accounts or
President Mckinley's disposition. one
represented him as eager 10 terminate
the war on moderate conditions; the
other that the most Onerous condluons
would be imposed. so much so that the
Madrid government thought il useless
to sue officially. When, however, II
was seen that the American war
preparations continued, Duke Almo-
dovar de Rio. minister of foreign az
fairs, was instructed 10 send the note.
The cabinet met Wednesday evening
10 deliberate as TO the best means anu
channel of negotiation. Paris and Lon
don were both discussed. No decision
was arrived at. hut majority favored
sending Senior Moret. former minister
Of the colonies. on a special mission TO
London to negotiate the treaty of peace
with Ambassador Hay. Official feel
ing favors direct negotiations without
Bnter1erence y rom outstoeTs-
even with regard to the Philippines
There is little doubt that if President
McKinley's reply proves an acceptable
basis the negotiations will not be pro-
tracted, since Spain, for many rea-
sons is desiriOus Of speedy settle
ment. aud not least so because ut the
present moment public opinion is calm.
After yesterdays cabinet council Senior
Sagasta. the premier, said he had
grounds for hoping that an under
standing might be arrived at, but he
could say nothing definite. Duke Al
modovar de Rio said the European
cabinets had been informed Of the step
Spain had taken. but not as TO the text
of the note sent TO President Mckin-
ley. The cabinet council will meet
again this evening, by which time
President McKinley's reply is expect
ed. The ministerial FL Correo says
the government communicated TO the
queen regent in council dispatch in
timating that President Mckinley in
principle assented 10 the opening OF
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04
SAVING THE COLON.
WI Equipped Wreckine Expedition
starts for Santiago.

Norfolk. Va, July 80. - Whether or
not the Spanish warship Cristobal
Colon will be fioated depends largely
on the expedition which left here yes
terday for Santiago. The Merritt &
Chapman Derrick and Wrecking COM
pany is sending out the German
steamer Senior. under the German
flag, with Capt. Peter Peterson in
command and Capt. Chittenden in
charge Of the expedition, while Capt.
Tooker will look after the forty divers
and wreckers who go along. On the
steamer are huge pumps, boilers, surf
boats and general wrecking material,
but interest centers in the two monster
pontoons suggested by Lieut.. Hobson,
to be placed under the hull after the
Colon is pumped out. The Merritts
here have further advices that the
Maria Teresa is nearly free of water
and will float with a very few high
tides
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

John Albion Andrew, the great war
governor of Massachusetts, had the
good fortune to spend his boyhood OH
a farm in the state of Maine. His
father and mother, though of genial
humor, were rigid disciplinarians; and
he had occasion in after life TO thank
them for training him In orderly ha-
bits in small, every day matters. One
OF his sisters related not long before
her death, which occurred in 1897, that
Albion was summoned home from
school one day by his mother, who
merely pointed to the boys cap, which
he had carelessly left on the floor. The
hint was enough. Without word he
picked up the car, hung it on the proper
neg. and promptly went back TO school.
The father also strictly enforced the
rule, "A place for everything, and ev-
erything in its place. a pitchfork,
in common use for foddering the cat
tie, was always to be kept standing In
a certain corner of the barn, where re
could lay his hand on IL in the night,
without a lantern. On one occasion,
he felt for it in vain. and called the
BOYS 10 account With a mixture OF
chagrin and amusement, they reported
that Father was mighty particular,
for that fork wasn't more'n two inches
out of place!"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

The civil war is said TO have cost The
country fully eight billion dollars, while
it was in progress-adding TO the direct
outlay the value of property. destroyed
and the damage done by interference
with industry. And the end is not yet,
for though thirty three years have
passed, pension and interest payments
still continue to increase the total :,
part of the cost of that was put of on
another generation, just as part Of
our present outlay will be; but the
people who danced paid the piper no.
withstanding, in the form of war
taxes'-and We must do the same. The
men and women who cheerfully bear
this increased burden are not the low
est on our list of seventy million pa
triots.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

Not since Edward the Black Prince
served the defeated King John of
France on Bonded knee at Poitiers,
more than 500 years ago, has there
been shown an instance Of more chiv-
alrous and courteous treatment of a
defeated foe than was shown to Ad-
miral Cervera and his officers on board
Capt. Evans battleship. After she
has paid for the results of her folly and
ignorance and the war is over Spain
will have abundant material for re-
vising her notions about the Yankee
pigs"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04
OPPOSES A DELAY.
Tn President Wants the Hawaiian
Commits tOn to Proceed Mt Once.

Tn President wants the HAWAIIAN
Commission to Proceed at Once.
Washington, July Ex-senator Nor
gan OF Alabama, n member of the Ha-
waiian annexation commission. saw
President Mckinley and suggested to
him the wisdom of delaying the de-
parture and work of the commission
until about Oct. !, in view of the ex-
listing Spanish-American situation and
the desirability of adjudication first
of matters connected with Hawaii's
land laws. The president, however,
thought that it was best to proceed
with the important work 1T once and
accordingly the present plan Of the
commission 10 sail from San Fran
cisco on Aug. 10 remains unchanged.
The president, in the course Of the
conference. expressed himslf as highly
plased over the enthusiastic reception
of the news of the annexation in the
islands
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

A great deal of fuss is being made
because Hamilton Fish, rough rider
killed in the first battle in Cuba, was
a New York society nan. Brave he was
without doubt, bat his comrades who
died with him were just as brave,
though not in society" Ham" Fish
will be remembered as hero, but while
we are about ii, we should not forget
that there are others"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04
MILES ADVANCING.
Pushing Across the Islands Towards
San Juan.

SIN
Washington, July 3O.-No word came
from Gen. Miles and the war depart
ment assumes that he is pursuing his
advance across the island of Puerto
Rico towards San Juan. They attach
little credeDce to the Spanish account
Of a battle at Yacuca, resting conf
dencc in the belief that when the facts
are known il will be found that this
was victory of the usual Spanish
type, resulting in the complete achieve
ment Of the object of the American
commanders. Considerable reinforce
ments are now arriving to support
Miles. and before the week is over the
campaign there will be in full swing.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04
Death of Mrs. Coleman.

Washington, July 30.-The state de-
partment has received news of the
death of Mrs. Ophelia Coleman, wife
OF the president Of Liberia, in the ex-
ecutive mansion Of Monrovia, June "A
last. She was native Of Arkansas
and emigrated to Liberia in 1895,
where she was married to President
Coleman the following year
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04
Troublesome Standards.

London, July 80. Mail advices re-
celved here from Tangier, Morocco,
say that the threats Of the Spanish res
idents there caused the house Of G. F.
Partridge, the retiring United States
consul. to he guarded before he left,
and in addition, his successor, Mr..
Gummere, was escorted to the consul
ate, which is still guarded by Moor
ish troops.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04
LfstIess Indifference.

London, July 30.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Daily Telegraph says:
However unpalatable the terms of
peace may. be, they Will not provoke
the slightest disturbance in Spain
where listless indifference is premomi-
nant.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

The man who boasts that he works
with his head instead of his hands is
respectfully reminded that the wood
pecker does the same thing and is the
biggest kind of bore.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04
European Conference.

London, July 30.-The Vienna corre-
spondent Of the Daily Telegraph says:
1.-The project Of European conference
regarding the Philippines was brought
forward long ago and there is every
prospect that the conference will meet
in Paris.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

Instead of desiring to lead Spanish
army across the United States, Gen.
Weyler seems now 10 be getting ready
to take thorough course in a deaf and
dumb institute.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04
Shoulder DfsIncntsa

Harmony, Mimi, July 3O.-While at
tempting to drive colt hitched to a
road cart, p. M. Caswell was thrown
violently to the ground, dislocating his
shoulder and infiicting several severe
bruises on the head. He will recover.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04
DISCUSSING
TERMS OF PEACE
THE CABINET WHISTLES WITH
THE SUBJECT ALL DAY.

Reached as 10 General
Terms, which Include Absolute
Surrender of Puerto Rico Recog-
milton of Cuban Independence.
Cessi0n of One of the IaslrOne
the Philippines - Disposition of
the Philippines the Cause of
Much Discussion Answer VIII
Probably He Sent To-day.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

A tramp abroad in the morning for
your health is better than two at the
back door looking fer something to
eat.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

Some men are born great and others
into the midst of greatness,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

A man never realizes how mean he is
until he is candidate for some office
or the defendant in a divorce suit
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

During his short captain-generalcy of
Cuba Weyler cleaned up 81, 000, 000,and
still some people say there is no money
in the butcher business.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

Some artists know as little about
work of art as they,.do about the art
OF work.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

We don't know how Cervera feels on
the subject, but we would rather be in
prison in the United States than free
in Spain.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

Man seeks the office, but the officer
seeks the man
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

The opportunity Of lifetime sell
dom comes heralded by brass band
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

It's only a mans heirs who are ever
really interested in his ailments.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

Free advice is very often WORTHLESS
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

An industrious wife is often mans
only visible means of support.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

Dewey is still keeping things in hand,
especially Spaniards, at Manila.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-08-04

.lnr
There is almost a certainty thai w
will be a railroad across the ie
ton to the Missouri river very
From an official of the Mi!wauAes
road company II is learned 'n1
company is planning to push It's
westward, and the point OIL ~. ri
the Missouri will be al fpi,d nd
company does not own the rva ND
Mitchell to Chamberlain, as ~
generally supposed. The lease % "a
roadbed will expire the prese,n 1--we
II is stated that the roau .ot NJ
Mitchell and Chamberlain nae last d
expenses since Chamberlain ,he col
Black Hills trade. 1t is salu INT VI
pany will not renew It's iease' ~ frc
build from Pierre to Armour, - Re
some point along it's line betwe ,.as 4
field and Mitchell. Great thlp Sssca
also reported Of the Midlanr co,,,iTs.a !
the newly-organized railway, ,sy Cred
which is building into the m n
coal fields, from Belle fos' nv Ne
company is heavily backea ,,ee,miud
York capitalists, who are ~ Mssop
TO extend the road to .ne ne, has q
at some point. The COMPANY ,ery BE-
troll Of 10000 acres OF ,he ,ranspC
Black Hills coal land. Inc no caste
ing of coal and stock TO .n nbt WOO
mart Of the state, it is though, me 50
furnish sufficient business r acc'
cessful maintenance OF a
the reservation.
Evening star., 1898-10-17
MONUMENT TO MIR. BLAINE.
Duplicate of His Sons HeadstOne to
Mark His Grave.

When James G. Blaine, the celebrated
statesman, buried his son Walker at Oak
Hill cemetery he selected site for his own
grave. This site, which was afterward
used as his place of burial, is located near
the front entrance to the cemetery, and
was formerly conspicuous by the presence
near 1t of dead oak tree. At the time
Mr.. Blaine remarked that the blasted tree
aptly represented mis- hopes IN life, and he
made the request that nothing but this tree
should mark his last resting place. His
wish In this respect has been faithfully OBJ
served up to date, and the tree has been
the sole monument to the remains of the
illustrious deceased. Some months ago,
during a heavy wind storm, the blasted
tree was considerably shattered, spelling
the beauty that existed in it to the eye of i
good many persons.
After carefully Weighing the matter Mrs.
Blaine came to the conclusion that the
grave should be suitably marked. Accord
ingly about six months ago she ordered a
duplicate of the Walker Blaine headstone
through q local monumental firm, to be
placed at her husbands grave. On account
Of the fine quality Of marble desired, which
Evening star., 1898-10-17
Marriage Lfcenscs.

marriage licenses have been issued by the
clerk of the court to the following:
Whtte-Gustave c.. Loehler and Marie A.
Sauher; John W. Hanback, and Levia Will
hams. both of Leesburg. Va; J. A. Thomp-
son and Mrs. Grace benson; Michael Grif-
I'm and Annie Maria DAILY; Walter o.
Hulme of New York city and Edith Mohun
OF this city; William J. Marsh and Mar
garet hammond; Charles W. Morris and
Mary L. Miller.
Colored-Harry A. Smith and Mary West.
Edgar Lawrence and Lula Hull: Charles p.
Adams and Gertrude Hunnicut; h. L. H.
Walton and Mary A. Nelson: Thomas
courts and Annie Henson: Arthur Howard
ana Rosetta Connor; Rogers Brooks and
Ethel Brown" Joseph Moore and Hattie
Johnson; John Harkum and Maggie Eas-
ton; Charles F. Newton and Evelina Clay
ton.
Evening star., 1898-10-17
FOR MOORING THE FERN.
Application for Termination in Drive
Ffles Mt River Eronf.

MI sidney Bieber of the District Naval
RESERVES called upon Commissioner Wig II
today fo- the purpose OF securing permis-
sioh 10 df1"e some piles in the Washington
channel at about the foot OF 18th street 60
"hich 10 moor the L. S. s. Fern. The
Fern' which arrived here yesterday. viii
oe turned over TO the District Naval Re-
serves In few days. Mr.. Wight expld.ned a
10 Mir. bieber that. while the Commission
ers are In hearty sympathy with The re-
serves, and would be only too glad 10 do
anythlng possible FOR them, they have no
jurisdiction over the river. he referred Mr.
bleber TO the Secretary Of Wa, VINO will,
IL is expected, grant the desired permission.
a distinguished member Of the crew of the
Fern Is McGinty." the cat which was
aboard the Maine when she was blown up
last February. and was taken from tho
Wrecked man-of-war the next daN.
Evening star., 1898-10-17
The Sick Volunteers.

First Sergeant w. NJ. Purman of the Is,
United States Volunteer Engineers, who
has been sick in Porto Rico, and who ar
rived on the ohdam last week, is now q,
the home Of his parents. at 1435 Chaplin
street.
Ernest D. Dickson, private. Company c.
1st District Volunteers, has been very sick
for the past two weeks with typhoid fever
at his parents residence, 1201 U street
northwest.
Private N. B. Davis, Company c. 1st Dis
trict of Columbia Regiment, who was very
i'll of typhoid fever at Camp Wikoff. Is
now rapidly convalescing at his home. No
4S M street northwest.
Evening star., 1898-10-17

exists in small thin stratas or LAYERS in the
green mountain stateGthe Washington firm
ma; mas only Just been able to secure suitable
eloGk, enr;h which is now bfIng appropriately in
scrlbed, preparatory 10 ftsi erection at the
head OF The grave. The stone is eight feet
high, and is Of the simplest design, devoid
or any ornamentation. It is said that It
TOOK hve months to securea a piece of mar
bic suitable for the Blaine monument 1t
VIII be placed in position Ewithin the next
ten days. The inscription consists Of SIM
ply the name, date and place Of birth and
date and place of death,
Evening star., 1898-10-17
Alleges Breach of Trust

Lucy Joyce, young colored woman to-
day complained TO Inspector Msttingly that
Mrs. johnson, also colored had carried of
$50, which she had intrusted 10 her for
the purchase of ticket to Philadelphia.
Lucy said Mrs. johnson promised TO get the
ticket for her, but instead boarded the train
for Philadelphia, taking the money with
her
Evening star., 1898-10-17
Railroad Mems Account.

At the power house the reporter was told
by the company's employees that Hoffman
had dragged his boat up to the landing one
week ago and had kept pretty close to her
since. He had had some trouble with
negro employe about breaking into the bar
room, for which he was DISCHARGED and
another hired in his place. They asserted
the belief that the hold of the boat was at
that time filled with gambling parapherna-
liza, and said that Holtzman had made no
secret to tham of his intention to conduct
a gambling den. They also stated that
liquor was frequently sold in the vicinity
from wagons on Sundays. Hoffman had
also told them of the large party that he
expected on Sunday.
To the remark that a more sequestered
location should have been selected the men
replied that Hoffman was excessively bold
with his enterprise, even to the verge OF
advertising his place
so far as has been learned no action
whatever has been taken in this affair now
OF week S standing, by the authorities
Evening star., 1898-10-17

senoea Tor ten days. cost OF inspection to
be paid by contractors
InaS the work Of paving adjacent 20 the
tracks OF the Belt railway IN connection
Win the work OF widening and paving
wateI stneet from Y street northward be
executed by the District and charged
against said railway company. as required
by law.
Evening star., 1898-10-17
A Church Luncheon.

The ladies OF St Andrews Church ara
giving luncheon daily at 1927 G street
northwest. The location is a convenient
one for business men in that vicinity, as
well as for the delegates 10 the Episcopal
convention, and the object of the luncheon
for the benefit of the church. should appeal
10 all. The menu will be varied and the
service will be excellent
Evening star., 1898-10-17
In Memoriam. .

MCDONALD In loving remembrance Of our dea,
mother, MARY SELMA MCDONALD, who died
two years ago, October 10, 1896.
Evening star., 1898-10-17
UNPRECEDENTED.

Such chance to right in the beginning of the season.
fresh from the work room wenown sterling
fashionable wemade garments about the of
But necessity knows The purchased 18th
ss is entirely too large for temporary quarters We
have room, and here's how shall get it,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-07
WAGES REDUCED.
All the Blackstone Valley mills Now in
ina

Pawtucket, r. l., Jan. 6-Today the
directors of the Valley Falls company
at Albion, and the Albion company at
Valley Falls, the two remaining com
panies in the Blackstone valley which
had not announced a reduction in wa
ges, decided to post notices to that
effect
The state executive committee of the
Mule Spinners' Association of Rhode
Island met tonight. 1t was stated that
the delegates reported that the feeling
in the state against reduction in
wages runs very high. The wages re-
ceived at the present time by these OPP
eratives are much too small to proper
ly support their families. The average
pay of the mule spinners in the Paw
tuxet valley is IS per week, and in the
Blackstone valley $3.50.
In the Blackstone valley the mills
manufacture much the same class of
goods as are made in New Bedford.
Reports were received tonight from
Pontiac, Natick, and other Pawtuxet
and Blackstone valley villages, and
without exception they favor resisting
the proposed reduction.
1t was stated that the operatives in
Rhode Island worked 60 hours per week
as against So hours in Massachusetts
cities, and yet the pay is in favor of
the Massachusetts operatives. The
various mills above mentioned are con-
trolled by the B. B. and r. Knight Man
ufacturing company, employing about
1900 persons and operating 425,000
| spndleS.