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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-07
ARE RESOLVED 70 FIGHT
spanish Commander at San Juan Refuses
TO Surrender the Island

Ponce. Island Of Porto Rico Aug. e.
Un,ted States Consul Hanna has received
Information that the foreign consuls at
San Juan. the capital Of thls island have
advised the Spanish officers to surrender
! 20 the American troops.
The SDaniards, however IN reply an
inounced that they had resolved to fight.
lThcreup0n the consuls notified the COM
nander that they would establish a neu-
tral zone between BayamO and Rio Pedras
lin which to gather the foreign residents
and their portable property to insure their
safety in the event OF bombardment OF
the place by the American forces. The
consuls sent a similar notification to GEN
eral Miles
In spite Of this brave talk 1t is under
stood that the Spanish officers Of minor
rank have refused to fight or imperil their
lives in the defense OF San Juan. Colonel
San Martin. who evacuated Ponce on the
approach OF the American army OF in
vasion, is reported to have been tried by
court martial and shot and Colonel Pulg.
who evacuated Guantica, where the AM
.ericans landed, committed suicide at Uit-
udo. on the road between Adjutanas and
Arcibo, on the north coast, yesterday.
General Miles held council Of war with
his generals today and then rode away,
going in the direction of the front. A
battalion OF the Eleventh regiment has
been sent to reinforce General Roy Stone.
.ine American army is moving forward
in three columns.
The United States transport Massachu-
setts, which went ashore off the coast has
been floated
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-07
SPAIN ACCEPTS PEACE TERMS or UNITED STATES

only 70 Soy, aa long as my career shall
continue this emblem snail be- dearly
chorybed and shail eycr recall this Oc-
mdon. when, perhaps I ON Or away
ma occasion my arise 10 uac this sword,
! cannot but feel tnut tho thought Of thls
occasion VIII inspire SO use for my coun-
tryb honor
~ have to beg Of yOu that you recall
thlr simple. absolute fa"'--tnat the lit
tlr Incident 40 the front Indicates nothing.
lut miy ihe status of your SAILORS
nUo4f
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-07
orrlclAL wAsnINaroN vlEws

Washington. Aug ,-Iuu "a week. as'
today Ambassador camhou received 'r1m
thy president The terms of peace which
would hc granted by the United stirr
when 'hl. administration closed . doors
This afternoon the spanish government
had not hgnincd whether or -. 8, w's
prepared io acrcpt those conditions. Every
day during the p3s, week an answer nAs
rrrn expected and that same feeling "i
expectancy prevailed O., the close oi the
week it q. saii that ,ll responsible go'-
eum~ni officials are satisfied tas, che r'.
p.y Will hr 400 acceptance ut iae term
WHOM u doc. -um-.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-07
Has Small Engagements, but no Losses
to Speak Of, aud Captures Towns.
SAN JUAN RESOLVED TO FIGHT
Foreign cOnsuis Endsayoriag TO Protect
Their Citizers From narm-Neutrnl
Zone to Be Established

w 4 :...:.. ........ e: :: /. E. !. 9. :.
department from General Miles as fol-
lows:
ponce. Aug. e-General Brooke reports
General Halnes brigade OF the Fourth
Ohio and Third Illinois captured Quay
amo yesterday. and had a slight skIrmish
with the enemy IN and about the town.
THE enemy's strength Is estimated at
about 5o0 but 1t Is not ascertained II any
Of them are regulars. The resistance was
not strong
Private John o. cordner was wounded
in the knee; c. W Rife, wounded in both
legs. below the thigh; Lew woIeott,
wounded In the right foot. None are seri-
ously wounded, and all are Of the Fourth
Ohio. One spaniard was killed and two
wounded. so far as known. MILES"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-07
HoBsoN AT LONG BRANCH.
The Admlrlng Seasiders Present Him
With Fine sword

Long Branch, y. Y, Aug. G-llgutcoant
Hobson Is the hero " Long Beach An
the guests OF the hotel assembled In the
parlors when It was learned that Lieu
tenant Hobson was TO be at Long
Beach,
Some one started popular subscription
for testimonial to him and It was up0n-
imously agreed that a sword would hc the
proper thing. In a short time $500 was
in the hands OF the treasurer. The COM
mittee appointed To meet the Lieutenant
In New York and escort him To Ions
Beach purchased the sword for $9ji, It
Is heavily laid with gold over handle and
blade and interllned with imbossed silver
II was presented TO the Lleutonant after
dinner, before the guests, who crowded
the porlors and ball rooms and made the
walls ring with cheers Hobson received
the sword choerfully and said;
"Gt ia with the protoundest emotion that
I receive ana accept this beautiful token
so spontaneously offered by this Eencr-
Gus group. | cannot adequately express
my appreciation and my thanks have
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-07
ACCEPT. Is INVITATION.

Alameda, Aug, t.-rhe Invitation extend
cd by the Astoria regatta committee TO
the Alameda Senior Barge crew 20 parti-
cipUtc in their annual regatta. to bc held
August is. 20, and -, has been accepted.
The Alameda oarsmon expect TO leave
ou The steamer Columbia which sails on
the 18TH
Fhe crew viii Doe made up as follows;
y, H. H8ddock bow.
W. g Hansen No. ..
A. G., Webb. No 8.
F. W. Ayers. stroke and captain.
Eddie Hlns,u coNwuln.
Georgo II, Mill and ). J, Pembroke,
trainers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-07

been three months in n debillratiug elm
ate. SAMPSON.
Secretary Long stated tonight that II ia
the purpose Of the department 70 order
those ships home not required for the
blockade. az soon as the cxigencies Of tho
war will permit.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-07
SPANS ANSWER wANrlNG.

Washington. AuFg.' 6-spains answer
tn ,hc American Demands was NOS re.
gc.tci by thr ffyu.h ambassador up Geo
mIuisA; tonight AZ that hour ,h. am-
hirsIut retired
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-07
CHALLENGE FOR AMERICAS cur

London Aug G--Accordmg to the star
the challenge of Sir Thomas Upton for Il
race for Americas cup will be dispatched
this afternoon 10y the Royal Master Yacht
club to the New York Yacht club
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-07
ExoRBIrANr PRICES.


Santiago. Aug. General Wood, mill
tary governor Of Santiago, this afternoon
called a meeting of the butchers and re-
tail provision dealers Of the city with
the object Of formulating a tariff for the
sale OF the necessities OF life for which
the dealers lately have been charging ex-
orHi.ant rates.
An OF the dealers were very indignant
al the Interference The military has au-
ihori,y in commercial matters. but Cen
cral Wood gave them until II O'Clock to-
morrow morning 10 agree on moderate
prices, under the penalty OF the reyoca-
tloD OF their licenses and the closing or
their shops, a permanent scale Of prices
Will be tlXed tomorrow
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-07
OUR NAVY IN
CASE OF PEACE
Reorganization kill BE Made Neccs-
sary and Commanders Changed.
BIG SOUTH ATLANTIC FLEET
One lor South rasile as long Cherished
LitE Base az Csllao Or Valparaiso
Sampson Reports Health Good

Y 4 = AsHISGTOT Aug. c-It the
VNI navy department contemplate
' ' any further change ia the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-02-21

and virtues of the early Dutch colonies.
Right here it will be proper to men
ton notable undertaking by the pa
triotic women of America. 1t is to
make a reality of the dream of Wash
ington to have established in the city
of Washington a great national univer-
sity. They purpose to raise the first
$250,000 necessary for the erection of
an administration building; and have
appointed February %, 1898, as the
nations first offering day for this
purpose.
Nor have the children been neglected
in the way of patriotic societies. One
especially for them has been recently
founded and called the Children Of the
American revolution. The only diff
ferences between this and the adult
revolutionary societies are that mem
bers may be minors and of either sex.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-02-21
LETTER WRITTEN BY MARTHA
WASHINGTON.

A copy of the only letter and sigma
ture of Martha Washington is in nos
session of the United States govern
ment, says Kate Fields washington
Ihls letter lay for more than ninety
years hidden among some musty arch
Ives at the capitol, and was lately dis
covered by Walter H. French, clerk Of
the department of files, house of rep
resentatives. The spelling and pune.
tuatlon are carefully reproduced:
Mount Vernon, Dec 31st, 1899.
S1r-While feel with keenest anguish
the late disposition of Divine Proyi-
dence, | cannot be insensible to the
mournful tributes of respect and ven
Grafton which are paid to the memory
or my dear deceased Husband as
his best services and most anxious
wishes were always devoted to the well
rare and happiness of his country-to
know that they were truly appreciated
and gratefully remembered affords NO
lEconslderable consolation. Taught by
the great example which I have so
long had before me never to oppose nv
private wishes to the public will
must consent to the request made bv
congress-Which you have had the
goodness to transmit to me and in
DONG this | need mott cannot saw
What sacrifice Of individual feeling
make to sense of public duty. With
grateful acknowledgement and un-
1elgned thanks for the personal re-
spect and evidence of coincidence lex-
pressed by congress, and yourself
l remain, very respectfully,
sir,
your most obedient & humble
servant
Martha Washington "
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-02-21

revolution will hold their annual
meeting on February %.
The Society of Colonial Wars was
organized in 1892. Its members are
confined to adult male descendants of
ancestors who fought in battle under
colonial authority, or rendered other
distinguished service in behalf of the
colonies, between the settlement of
jamestown, Va, in 1907 and the battle
OF Lexington, in 1775.
Another kindred organization, the
Orders of Founders and Patriots of
America, was founded in 1885, The
objects Of this society, as stated in
the articles of incorporation, are ito
bring together and associate congeniaI
men whose ancestors struggled to-
gether for life and liberty, home and
happiness in the land when it was
a new and unknown country, and
whose line Of descent from them comes
through patriots who sustained the
colonies in the struggle for indepen-
dence in the revolutionary war; to
teach reverent regard for the names
and history, character and persever-
ance, deeds and heroism, of the found
ers of the country and their patriotic
descendants; to teach that the pur-
pose OF the founders could have had
no lasting results but for their patri-
otto sons; to inculcate patriotism; to
discover, collect and preserve records,
documents, manuscripts, monuments,
and history relating to the first col
onists and their ancestors and their
descendants, and to commemorate and
celebrate events in the history Of the
colonies and the republic"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-02-21
wAsEHINGToN's MoDEsTY.

Washington, in 1855, was chosen by
the people of Frederic county, Va, to
represent them in the Virginia house
of burgesses. When he first took
his seat in the house an interesting
incident occurred, which is related in
Wirt's Life of Patrick Henry" The
house of burgesses resolved to return
their thanks to him in public manner
for the services he had rendered his
country, and this duty devolved on
his friend, Mr.. Robinson, the speaker
of the house. AS soon as Col.
Washington had taken his seat, the
speaker discharged the duty imposed
upon him with all the warmth of
panegyric which personal regard and
a full appreciation of his merits could
dictate. This unWonted and unex-
pected honor completely robbed the
young warrior of his self-possession.
He rose to express his acknowledge
ment, but such was his trepidation and
confusion that he could not give dis
tlnct utterance to a syllable. For "a
moment he blushed, stammered and
trembled, when the speaker relieved
him with a stroke of address that
would have done honor to Louis the
Fourteenth in his proudest and happi-
est moments. "Sit down, Mr.. Wash
ington," said he, with conciliating
smile, your modesty is equal to your
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-02-21
PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES.

February %, 1898, will be great day
for the patriotic hereditary societies Of
America. Nearly all of these organiza-
tons will hold important meetings on
this, the most inspiring day of all the
year to the American patriot.
The almost universal recognition Of
the day by these societies, brings their
names into prominence, at this time,
and makes a short account of their
various organizations interesting. The
Society IF the Cincinnati is the oldest
and til leading patriotic hereditary
society Of the United States. 1T was
organized at the close of the revolution,
May, 1887, by officers of the continental
army ito preserve the rights and liber-
dies for which it's members had fought;
to promote union between the respec-
tive states; to render permanent the
affection existing among the officers. I"
Its membership was limited to officers
Of the continental army and their eld-
est male posterity
All the great military and naval
heroes of the revolution appear upon
its roll of original members. General
George Washington was the first pres
ident and held the office until his death
Ex-President Cleveland is an honorary
member CT the New York State soci-
ETY., and President Mckinley and ex-
President Harrison are honorary mem
bers Of the Pennsylvania State society.
1t seems hardly creditable that there
should be two separate revolutionary
societies, whose traditions, qualifica-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-02-21
Clearing Roadways.

Inc interest in improved roads is so
great through the state that legislation
mas come to the rescue, and has appro-
prlated money to be invested under
certain regulations for the purpose OF
securing better roads in the farming
sections But while much is said rel
alive to grading or matchmaking, and
otherwise improving the travelled part
OF our roads there seems to be little
said about clearing away brush, small
trees, etc., on the sides of the roads,
thus leaving to the traveller an unob-
structed view of the houses and lands.
| live in a corner where roads pass, and
| think I can truthfully say, that can
drive ten miles in either direction,
without passing two miles where the
roadside is cleared away back to the
fence on both sides of the roadway. !
am confident that / cut enough Of a
good quality of fodder on the roadside
about my farm to amply repay me for
the trouble and expense of yearly now
irg, but if I didn't would do it for the
looks. But some farmers want the
town to cut the bushes or pay them Tor
doing it. Do such men appreciate the
truth that the value of their farms is
much enhanced by a nicely and neatly
kept border around them?
AS a rule where there is a clearly
cut roadside about a farm, there is also
a nice and tidy dwelling house, barn
and other buildings, also neatly kept
and titled farm. To clear up the road
side is no great tax at first, and after
il is done you will get your reward IN
pleasure and increased value of farm
New England Farmer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-02-21

This task Rawlins performed very
reluctantly, but the general insisted,
and half7pint of blood was taken
from his arm. In addition a gargle
was prepared for his throat and ex-
ternal applications were made to the
throat, and a warm foot bath was
given, but no relief came. DR.. Craik
arrived between and o'clock and
with him came Drs. Dick and Brown.
Additional bleeding was resorted to by
the doctors and other remedies given.
Washington told his wife to get his
two wills and ordered her to burn one
OF them, it being revoked by the other
Mr. Lear then continues his narrative
as follows:
After this was done | returned to
his bedside. He said to me: I find
I'm going. My breath can not last long.
| believed from the first that the dis
order would prove fatal He told me
to arrange his accounts and settle his
DOCKS. told him ] hoped he was not
SO near his end He observed, smiling.
that he certainly was, and as it was
the debt which we must all pay he
looked to the event with perfect resig-
nation.
In the course Of the afternoon he
appeared to be in great distress from
the difficulty of breathing, and fire.
quentiy changed his position in the
bed. / endeavored to raise him and
turn him with as much ease as pos
slble ) am afraid I fatigue you too
much, the general would say. Upon
being assured to the contrary he OBJ
served gratefully: Tt is a debt we
must pay to each other, and [ hope
when you want aid of this kind you
VIII find it.
About o'clock his old friend, DR..
Crank, came to his room. Doctor.
ne said, die hard, but I am not
afraid to go. I believed from my first
attack that I should not survive it.
My breath can not last long The
doctor pressed his hands in silence.
retired from the bedside, and sat by
Inc IRE absorbed in grief Between
and the other physicians came in
and he was assisted to sit up in bed.
thank you for your attentions, but
pray you to take no more trouble
about me, but let me go off quietly
can not last long All retired ex-
cept Dr. Craik and myself. The gen
eral continued uneasy and restless.
out without complaining, frequently
asking what hour it was.
further remedies were tried with
out avail in the evening. He took
Whatever was offered him, did what
was desired by the physicians, and
never uttered a sigh or complaint
About 10 O'Clock he made several at
tempts to speak to me before he could
erect It. At length he said: T am
just going; have NE decently buried
and do not let my body be put into the
vault IN less than three days after r
am dead'''
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-02-21
Emblems of the Many Patriotic Societies.

lions and purposes are Identical. and
yet, such is the fact, for the societies
OF the Sons of the Revolution and the
sons OF the American Revolution are
one In all save name. They appear to
nave forgotten the revolutionary max
I'm I'm union there is strength" How
ever, an effort is now being made
winch promises to be successful. to
unite the two by forming a third or
der to be known as the Society of
the American Revolution.
Both of these societies were insti-
tuted ito perpetuate the memory of the
men who by their services or sacrifices
In the revolutionary war achieved the
independence of the American people:
to inspire their descendants and the
communities with more profound rev.
erence for the principles of govern
ment founded by the forefathers: to
encourage the study of American his
tory; to inculcate a better understand
ing of the principles of free govern
ment, and to carry out the purposes
expressed in the preamble of the con-
stitution of the United States and the
inJunctions of Washington's farewell
address"
The Sons of the Revolution origin
ated in New York in 1875, and was in
corporated May 8, 1884. 1t has a total
membership of $3.50.
The Sons Of the American RevoIu-
ton was organized in New York, April
81, 1889; and now has a total mem
hership of 8,283.
The Rhode Island, the Virginia, the
ONO and many other of the state So
c1et1es Of the Sons of the American
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-02-21

| The purposes of this society are
quoted In full to show how worthy
this and like orders are of the support
and encouragement of patriotic citi-
zens.
Inc women of America, not to be
behind their brothers in patriotism
have also founded number of soci-
etles, with practically the same pur-
poses and qualifications as the male
orders; but admitting to membership
only women of the required descent
and of good character.
The Colonial Danes of America.
founded in New York city May %.
1880, was the first of the patriotic So
clet1es organized by women.
The Colonial Danes of America. dis
tlnct from the one already mentioned
although bearing the same name. was
instituted in 1891, and is the sole GUS
Iodian of the Colonial museum in New
York.
The Daughters of the American Rev
olution was organized in the city of
Washington, D. c., October II, 1890.
The annual gathering of the national
society for this year will be held in
that city on Feb. %.
Other patriotic women societies are
Daughters of the Revolution, founded
IN New York city August 20, 1891;
DANES CT the Revolution, organized in
1896; Mount Vernon Ladies' associa-
ton, having the care and direction of
the Washington estate at Mount Yer
non, founded in 1854. and the Daugh-
tiers OF the Holland Danes, organized
to promote and cherish the memories
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-02-21

Dec. Il, 1899, Gen. Washington rode
over his estate and exposed himself to
the severity of an unusual winter
storm. On the night of Dec. Is he was
taken Ill with ague, sore throat, and
alfflculty of breathing. The next
morning he sent for his family physi-
clan, Dr. Craik of Alexandria and
pending his arrival, he ordered his
overseer, Rawlins, to bleed him.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-02-21

Inc boy debated with h4mseI for
several minutes before answering.
Then he said:
me easy time he had when he went
to school,
What do you mean by that?" de-
manded the teacher.
Well' he didn't have any long list
OF presidents to learn in their regular
order. Chicago Post.