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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-18
MANILA IS OURS.
Surrenders to Dewey to Escape
Bombardment.
Commander Given One Hour to Surrender
but failed to do so until Dewey's Guns
Were Throwing shells into the city.
No Casualties are reported.

Washington, Aug. 16.-Word has
been received from Consul Wildman at
Hongkong, that Manila has surrender
ed to the American forces Captain
General Augusti escaped on launch
provided by the Germans and made
his way TO Hongkong on the German
steamer Kaiserin, where he now is
He left Manila Saturday, August 10.
NO direct report from either Dewey
or Merritt has,been received, but from
other sources it is learned that Dew wev
and Merritt united in demand for the
surrender of the city, allowing the
spanish commander but one hour
to consider the matter. At the expi.
ration of that time no reply had been
received, aud Dewey opened fire A
white flag was immediatelyuraised and
the city was entered by the American
troops who took formal possession.
NO casualties are given on either
side, and it is probable that not MANY
occurred, as the bombardment was evil
IDENTIFY of short duration, and probably
"S' iSP PiISu 10 Dy GHe 1OrtS.
The information created no surprise
In Official circles here. The last re.
ports from Dewey and Merritt indi-
Gated that they were preparing to at
tack the city. The attack of the
Spanish upon the advancing troops,
news of which arrived last week. shows
that the Spanish anticipated an attack
and sought to strike the first blow.
hoping to postpone the inevitable en-
gagement in the hope that some means
OF escaping surrender would be pro-
vided
Belated mail reports state that there
has been renewed activity on the part
OF the Spanish, owing, it is believed. to
The circulated reports that Americas
resources are exhausted and she is sue-
ing for peace. The only effect of this
emboldened action would be to hasten
the engagement.
Inc surrender, occurring as it did
after peace had been declared and hos
hllties ordered suspended. is on a mar
with the battle of New Orleans. which
was fought and won three days after
peace had been declared, n the war OF
1872
The results are liable to be more FAR
reaching, however. In that case the
Americans were simply repcllinp an
enemy fro their own territory. while
al Manila new possessions were gained
ana when they are gained at the risk
Of human lives there will not be a dis
position to surrender them. We have
more valid claim to the islands now
than before, and there will be less dis
disposition to give them up.
The flight of Augusta has created
much amusement AS one official ex.
pressed it, had he maintained his no
sltlon, hard as it was, until the arrival
OF news of peace he would have been
hero, but he fled and he win now be
branded as a coward
Detailed news of the engagement is
now anxiously looked for The cabla
Will be restored and direct communi-
cation will be had before the end of
the week. Admiral Dewey has the
cable buoyed and its repair will be but
matter of short time, as equipments
Tor that purpose are now at hand
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-18

be of great Importance It will settle
the details of the evacuation of the
Spanish armies from the West Indies
and will decide all questions relative
to the removal of all submarine mines,
the immediate REIMBURSEMENT to the
United States of the great fortresses
at Havana, San Juan and other points
and the transfer and possession of
Manila City itself.
While the document signed TODAY is
properly enough described as a proto-
col, it is still technically something
more than that. 1t is an agreement
midway between that and the armis-
tice. which usually intervenes between
active war and final peace. So far as
it goes, this protocol is absolutely a
peace treaty.
Thus, having provided for the dispo-
sition of Cuba, Porto Rico and one of
the Ladrone islands, there is nothing
more for any peace commission to do
In relation to these subjects; their fate
is sealed, and the protocol in that
respect is as binding as any definite
treaty of peace.
1t was such a protocol as this that
was signed by President Thiers and
Prince Bismarck to terminate the
Franco-Prussian war, and the condi-
tious therein laid down were not even
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-18
HOSTILITIES CEASE.
All Blockades Raised and Many VESSEL
Ordered Home.

Ordered Home.
Washington, Aug. 12.-In accordacs
with the proclamation issued by the
| preside Mt suspending hostilities, order,
were issued this evening to naval com.
manders at the several stations in tn,
United States, Cuba and the Philip,
pines, carrying into effect the dree.
tions of the proclamation. The navy
department not only transmitted tn,
presidents proclamation in full to the
several COMMUNICATIVE chief, but also
directions as to the disposition of thei, !,
vessels. The following orders are in
that sense self-explanatory:
Navy department, Washington,
Aug, II: Sampson, Santiago: Suspend
all hostilities. The blockade of Cubs
and Porto Rico is raised Howell
ordered to assemble vessels at Kew
West. Proceed with New York,
brooklyn, Indiana, Oregon, Iowa an d
Massachusetts to Tompkiusville. Place
monitors in safe harbor in Porto Rico.
Watson transfers his flag to Newark
and will remain at Guantanamo. As
semble all cruisers in safe harbors.
Order marines north in Resolute.
"ALLEN, Acting Secretary"
Navy department, Washington, Aug
12-Remey: Key West. In accordance
with the presidents proclamation sus-
pend Immediately all hostilities. Com
mence withdrawal of vessels from
blockade. Order blockading vessels in
Cuban waters to assemble at Key
West. ALLEN. Acting Secretarv
The notification to Admiral Dewey
was not made public, but Assistant
Secretary Allen stated that besides be-
ing put in possession of the presid den t g
proclamation, he was ordered to cease
hostilities and raise the blockade of
Manila.
In compliance with the orders sent.
Admiral Sampson and Commodore
Remey will each send vessel around
the coast of Cuba to notify the block
aiding squadron that the blockade has
been raised. Admiral Schley, being
on the Brooklyn and included in. the
orders, that vessel will come north
with her.
The orders to General Merritt to sus.
pend hostilities were as follows
"Adjutant generals office, Washing
ton, D. c., Aug. II, 1893: Merritt.
Manila. The president directs all mill
tary operations against the enemy suS-
pended. Peace negotiations are near
ing completion, a protocol having just
been signed by representatives Of the
two countries. You will inform the
commanders OF the Spanish forces in
the Philippines of these instructions
Further orders will follow. Acknowl-
edge receipt. BY order OF the secre.
tary of war. II. C. CoRBIN.
"Adjt. General
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-18
cUBANs TRoUBLEsoMr
Agitators not In Favor OF Cessation =,
HostiIities.

"'e h iAFor or Cessation of
Hostilities.
Santiago do Cuba, Aug, 16.-TropbIa
with the Cubans is breeding. Their at
titnde is one of suilen hostility toward
Americans. The better class in C,,ba
tavor the annexation of the island TO
'he United States, and majority of
the masses are ready and anxious To
accept the shelter and protection M.
forded by an American protectorate:
out they are influenced by a certain
class of rabid orators and breeders ~
sedltlon and rebellion against ANYTHING
smacking of law and order.
This infiamatory class demands and
urges the recognition of Cuba for On
pans, and spurns all offers or suppes-
tlons tending to prosperity under an
American protectorate and excites non.
ular discomfort. This is exactly the
class that pushes itself most into evi-
denee, and whose views and opinions
are most overheard and published.
Their advice to the Cubans is to re-.
pudiate all offers of peace or a cessa-
ton of hostilities,.
A wild rumor is afoat to the effect
that the Cuban army win attack San
uago and capture it, to the glory of the
cuban arms, as soon as the American
garrison is weakened. This is directly
traeeable to the same source.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-18
PROCLAIM ALTON,
by the President of the United States

by the President of the United States
OF America, proclamation:
Whereas, By protocol concluded
and signed August IL, 1898, by William
r. Day, secretary of state of the United
States, and his excellency, Jules Cam
bon, ambassador extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary of the repub-
lie of France, at Washington, respec-
lively representing for this purpose
the government of the United States
and the government of Spain, the
United States and Spain have formally
agreed upon the terms on which nego-
tions for the establishment of reace
between the two countries shall be un-
dertaken; and,
Whereas, 1t is in said protocol
agreed that upon its conclusion and
signature hostilities between the two
countries shall be suspended and notice
to that effect shall be given as soon as
possible by each government to the
commanders of its military and naval
forces.
Now, therefore /, William McKin-
ley, president of the United States, do.
in accordance with the stipulati ons of
the protocol, declare and proclaim on
the part of the United States, suspen-
sion of hostilities and do hereby com
mand that orders be Immediately given
through the proper channels to the
commanders of the military and naval
forces of the United States to abstain
from all acts inconsistent with this
proclamation
I'm witness whereof, | have here
unto set my hand and caused the seal
Of the United States to be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington,
this 18th day of August, in the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ninety-eight and of the independ-
ence of the United States the one hun
dred and twenty-third
'By the President:
civilian MCKINLEY,
WILLIAM r. DAY,
Secretary of State"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-18
PRAISE FOR THE NAVY.
War Department Not Handled with
Ability.


Ability.
London, Aug. 15.-The Times, in
special article, reviewing the opera
tions of the. Hispano-Ameriean war,
says The fact that the war was
brought to such a speedy end was due
primarily to the single cause of Spain'a
naval collapse.
The vigor shown by the American
naval athorities and the high quality
of the naval offieers-qualitie Inherit
ed from the mother eountry-sufficed
to eounteract the effects of Americas
unreadiness. The manner in which
large number of warships and auxilia.
ry vessels were rapidly equipped and
manned, together with the conspieu.
Gus ability with which the great naval
force, largely extemporized, was sup
piled and handled, is extremely signig
cant.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-18
WHEELER DEFENDS sHAFTER.p
Performed Hard Task Successfully
and Well.

Nashville, Tenn, Aug 12.-Post-
master A. w. Willis received a letter
from General Joe Wheeler TODAY.
dated Santiago de Cuba, July 27, 1898.
in which General Wheeler SAWS. re-
ferring to newspaper reports concern
ing General Shafter: II think the
criticisms upon General Shafter were
very unjust, He has had hard task
and has performed it successfully and
we'll. He is man of more than
ordinary brain power and administra-
ton ability, The criticism that he
did not place himself on the firing line
is ridiculous, as on July he was carry
ing on two fights at the same time
one at Caney and one at San Juan.
lie had some reserves and had to place
himself where he could see both fights
and manage the whole affair, which
he did efficiently
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-18
Blanco Resigns.

Havana, Aug. 16.-An address to the
spanish people of Havana and Cuba
has been issued by Captain General
Blanco. In it he advises the accept
anee of the terms of peace in good
faith, although he declines to remain
longer in command. His personal feel.
ings are against peace, especially upon
such terms as proposed by the United
States, but inasmuch as the home gov.
ernment has sued for peace he resigns
his command.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-18
MASSACRE AT PORTO RICO.
Ninety Inhabitants Murdered by spaniards
For Raising an American Flag

Ninety Inhabitants Murdered by spaniards
For Raising an American Flag.
Ponce, Porto Rico, Aug. l7.-Reports
of outrages by Spaniards within their
lines have reached the headquarters of
General Wilson The Inhabitants of
GALES raised an American flag after
the Spanish troops had left. The troops
returned, tore down the flag and killed
ninety of the inhabitants. The bearer
Of this news to the American lines ap-
pealed to the Americans for protection,
but the latter are powerless to inter
fere under the present circumstances,
even though reign of terror be in
augurated.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-18
DEAD SPANIARDS cREMATED.
Over Seven Hundred Bodies Have Been
Thus Disposed of.

Santiago de Cuba, Aug. II. The
bodies of the dead Spaniards are to be
,remated. Over ZOO have been burned
50 far. Yesterday seventy bodies were
to be cremated. Over two rails dozen
bodies are stretched and across them
another dozen and about 80 corpses are
stacked in an immense funeral pile 10
feet high. The pile is then saturated
with kerosene and the torch applied
A fall of rain put out the fire, causing
the bodies to be only half burned.
Around the pile lay % coffins contain
ing corpses in state of decomposition.
Several naked bodies were strewn on
the ground in condition of putrifiea-
ton. Altogether about seventy un-
buried and unconsumed bodies were
there. The stencil was terrible. This
happened at cemetery within the city
limits. The authorities and the ceme
terry officials say it is impossible to get
men to work at the cremation. Wages
Of dollar day prove no inducement
to the natives to work at this grue-
some toll.
The seventy bodies had to be left on
the earth until today, when the work
will be continued. These seventy
corpses represent twosdays dead from
the Spanish camp. The danger to the
population from the stencil, the pres
ence of the buzzards, vultures and flies
is incaleulable.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-18
AUGUST EXPLAINS.
Had No Intention of Sailing for Hong.
kong

Hongkong, Aug. 17.-General Au-
gusti stated he did not know that the
Kaiserin Augusta was to sail for Hong
kong. He was informed that a launch
was awaiting him, which he boarded
and was taken to the Kaiserin Augusta,
which Immediately started for this
place. This statement is considered
an equivocation, as General August
evidently knew his destination and his
escape was pre- arranged
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-18
UTAH VOLUNTEER DIES.

FrIVate LuH the First TO SucCumb to Dis
ease in Battery A.
San Francisco, Aug. 16.-The first
death in the Utah volunteers was re-
corded Monday, August Is, when Al
bert w. Luff troop A, First Utah cav
airy, died in the hospital here Luff
was sick in the hospital from July 25,
and died of typhoid fever with eapil-
larry bronchitis, at 7:45 yesterday even
ing. The remains were removed to
Oakland by brother of the deceased,
and will be shipped east for interment.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-18
YELLOW FEVER SCARE,
one Person DIed, But There Are No Other
Cases.

Cases.
Washington, Aug 15.--In connection
With the report that yellow fever has
appeared at Franklin, La, Surgeon
General Wyman said today that as
boon as the report reached him he has
tened two marine hospital surgeons TO
the place to make an examination and
report. They found that one person
had died from fever and had been
burried From the history of the case,
they were inclined to the belief that
~ was yellow fever.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-18
secret tary of State. "
PROTOCOL.


The conditions of the protocol are
as follows;
l. That Spain will relinquish all
claim of sovereignty over and title to
Cuba.
2. That Porto Rico and other Span
ish islands in the West indies, and an
island in the Ladrones, to be selected
by the United States, shall be ceded
to the latter.
3. That the United States will oc-
cupy and hold the city, bay and har,
Dor OF Manila, pending the conclusion
Of treaty of peace, which shall de-
termine the control, disposition and
government of the Philippines
A. That Cuba, Porto Rico and other
Spanish islands in the West Indies
shall he Immediately evacuated and
that commissioners, to be appointed
within ten days, shall within thirty
days from the signing of the protocol
meet at Havana and San Juan res
pectivel y to arrange and execute the
uetdllS or the evacuation.
). That the United States and
Spain will each appoint no more than
five commissioners to negotiate and
conclude treaty of peace The com
missioners are TO meet at Paris, not
later than the first of October.
6. On the signing of the protocol
hostilities will be suspended and notice
to that effect will be given as soon as
possible by each government to the
commanders of its military and naval
forces.
Washington, Aug. 13.-The war that
has been waged between the United
States and Spain for three months and
22 days has been terminated by the
signing of protocol, and the issuance
of a proclamation by the president
The protocal was signed at 4:23 yester-
day afternoon. Messages were prompt
~ sent out to all naval and military
commanders. A dispatch boat was in
waiting at Hong Kong, under full
steam, to receive the messages for
Dewey and Merritt. 1t will try to
break the record and make Manila in
4s hours. 1t had been held in readiness
by Secretary Day for several days in
anticipation of the issuance of the
proclamation.
The protocol provides for two com
missions, first the peace commission
which will meet in Paris, and second,
the military commission which will
meet in Havana province within fif-
teen days. The military commission
will DO created Immediately on the
signing of the protocol. Its duties will
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-18
WAR ENDED.
Protocol Signed and Peace Has
Been Proclaimed.
Cuba is Free and Spanish Rule Ended in the
Western Hemisphere Forever.

Porto Rico aud Island in adrone
states, and Manila viii a
Disposition of Phi1ppines-Blockade Rails in
and Porto Rico ched TO
In Cut Waters
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-18

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as follows;
l. That Spain will relinquish all
claim of sovereignty over and title to
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-19

Spinach soup If once tried will be-
now that this wholesome vegetable
may be found in the markets at nearly
all seasons and at a low price. To
make, take a small measure of fresh spin
mach, remove stalks, wash thoroughly,
then put in. a saucepan and cover with
cold water in which is a pinch of salt and
bi-carbonate of soda. Boil up quickly and
continue for five or ten minutes. Drain
In the colander, then chop and rub through
a wire or hair sieve, return to the sauce
pam add a large tablespoonful of but
ter mixed with a small one of -four
pepper, salt and about a small teaspoon
full of sugar 0his last must not be per-
ceptible, but adds richness). At the last
stir in a pint of stock or little beef ex-
tract dissolved in boiling water; when all
comes to the boil again, pour into the hot
tureen and serve with croutons A very
dTessy and slightly soup.
Tomato Catchup-Easily made and al
ways a popular family condiment. Take
half a bushel Of ripe toma toes, after whip
ing or washing clean, cut into bits with
a silver knife and allow to come to boil
in an agate saucepan. Put aside and
when cool enough to handle rub through
a sieve until nothing but skin remains
ToWhat goes through add two small tea
cupsful of salt tomatoes require a large
quantity of salt to be properly seasoned)
about four tablespoonfus each of pure
ground a1spice and cloves, a teacupful of
sugar, if liked. Spice and sugar should
always be added to taste After mixing
thoroughly il is we'll to "taste and try"
At the last add quart of cider vinegar,
then return to the fire and simmer for an
hour 1t is now ready to be poured into
one large jar or into preserving or other
bottles. If the tomatoes are watery boil
for more than an hour, If too thick add
more vinegar This is excellent to give
smack" to hash or cold meat.
Broiling Bacon.-The average cook can
not be persuaded that certain things must
be put on a very hot pan and from that
to the table in order TO insure success.
In this way only can the wafer-lbke slices
of bacon be served crisp yet tender. If
they remain long on the pan, or ii Is
cold to receive them, they win be either
pale and rubber-llke, or hard as bits of
wood. If this favorite breakfast dish
has been unsatisfactory let the mis-
tress instruct the cook to have the pan
very hot when she comes down and nut
| the slices of bacon on herself and from
| three to five minutes win produce
brown, curled up, tender Slices When
cooked in this manner slices of bacon,
arranged about an omelette, make a sight
| ly and appetizing dish. Fish balls are al
so good with this accompaniment.
Rebekah Underwood
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-19

against his two antagonists because he
couldn't speak. He is a fine stump speak
er.
Americus Times Recorder: The Demo
cratic majority in Georgia will depend al
together upon the amount OF work done in
organizing between now and election day.
II. H. Penny of Atlanta. Ca, an old ex-
Confederate soldier, viii be a candidate for
doorkeeper Of the House of Representa-
lives a the next meeting OF the legislature
in October. 1925.
1t = reported al Athens that the Popu-
lists of the Twenty-seyenth senatorial dis
trict VILE run Rev Robert Haynie, of Wal
ton county, against the Democratic nomi-
nee, Judge Thrasher, of Watkinsville.
Hon. Elem G. duBignon viii speak al
Dublin on Saturday. Sept. "a, and sena-
tor Joe Blackburn of Kentucky has also
promised to be there. Dublin is going to
have a free-for-all barbecue on that day,
and the citizens expect to have 1900 TO 3,
900 people there.
Waynesboro True Citizen: Some of the
Popuiist statesmen are hanging to the old
political 'simmon tree their only chance
for Office, and like the 'possUm Will not be
shaken loose. They make people think 1t
is the cohesion of spoi,s' that keeps them
in line They should begin to learn that
very few Of the people can be fooled all
the time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-19
THINGS GROWN IN FLORIDA.

Lines are going into the Orlando market
from trees that were killed to the ground
in the winter of 1S94-95.
Ankona growers report the orange trees
and pineapple plants in good condition. A
large number OF slips are being planted,
and ground is being cleared for more.
In the various places along the east
coast where oranges are raised, the trees
are said to present a fine appearance. ow-
ing to the late rains. The crop of fruit
however has been greatly diminished by
the long summer drought
Farmers IN some localities of ST. Johns
county complain that the continued rainy
spell has caused an unusual large num-
Der of caterpillars TO make their appear-
ance, and they are doing much harm to
the sweet potato crop, especially to the
late paintings.
Manila is a burg two miles south of
Cocoanut Grove and seven miles south of
Miami; is beautifully located on Biscavne
bay, nearly due west of Cape Florida 10
only few months old and has fifteen
houses up There are between so ana 100
acres of land being prepared for tomatoes
and egg plants. This is all prairie land
and is all ditched, there being about ten
miles of bitches now dug. A road called
Cocoa Plum road is now under construc-
ton, which will connect with a Steamboat
wharf on the bay, so that there Will be no
trouble about moving the fruit.