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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
GLOBE SIGHTS.

TFrom the Atchison Globe.7
When a worthless man isn't staring
at the clock, he is gazing at the Their
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
Nemaha County Republicans.

also address the reunion. His date will
be fixed later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
RACES AT HoLToN.

Four Days of First Glass Sport Has
Been Arranged.
Holton, Aug. 24.-The programme for the
EnIfnrn fnllnxrs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24

Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett's di-
vOrce has had an unexpected result.
She wishes to have her name changed
to Mrs. Frances Hodgson, but her pub
fishers are said to object. They say
that the name she desires to assume
has no remarkable value, and that with
it she would have to win fame anew.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-24
PEOPLE you HEAR OLE.

Fernando, the daughter of Ferdinand
try because of her visit here with her
father, having secured a divorce about
a year ago from Count De Gontaut BIZ
ron, spendthrift and prohigate, is now
about to marry the Count De Mira
mont.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-28
Cervera to Stay in America.

Annapolis, Md, July pa rumor,
which cannot be traced to an authori.
tative source, was on everybody's lips
here today to the effect that Admiral
Cervera had expressed determination
not to return to his native country at
the close of hostilities between the
United States and Spain. It is said
that the admiral has decided to take
up his residence in Boston, whittier he
will repair with his son, Lieutenant
Cervera, who is also Spanish prisoner
here, as soon as peace is declared. The
Spanish officers who arrived last night
on the Harvard were escorted through
the city today by members Of the first
contingent of prisoners and seem; well
satisfied with their quarters.
Captain Eulate adheres to his origi.
nal objection and refuses to sign the
parole. He is gloomy and morose, as
sociatng little with his brother off.
,prS
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-28
ARCTIC WhAlERS SAFE.
They Were Not Threatened With
Shortage OF Food.

They Were Not Threatened With
Shortage OF Food.
Seattle. July ga member of the
Bear relief expedition writes from
Point Barrow. uader date Of March 81.
confirming the news received from
Captain futile that ipfisohed
whalsrs- W. been reached, and that
the! were better off than had been
expected Most of the vessels can be
saved, and the men have not suffered
seriously, having subsisted ON fish and
wild reindeer.
There were 100 men Quartered at
Cape Smythe, rs in the old Kelly
house and the remainder divided up
between Charlie Brower's and the old
refuge station now occupied by Profes.
sor McIlhenny. They were in want Of
clothing and food, which were at once
supplied.
Lieutenant Jarvis, who led the land
expedition which arrived at Point
Barrow ahead of the Bear. made nearly
1000 miles in l02 days, and his arri.
val put an end to the troubles OF the
ice-locked men. He first boarded the
Belvidere and was greeted by Captain
Willard, who at once informed him Of
the condition of the fleet The arrival
Of the tame reindeer and the Bear
party put an end to the fears Of the
men, and there is no danger of further
distress.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-28
A DAYS CHANGE.
santiago L. Becoming q Lively City
Under Enlightened Rule.

Santiago L. Becoming q Lively City
Under Enlightened Rule.
Santiago do Cuba, July 22.-Santia-
go nov presents bright and cheerful
picture TO what it did two days ago.
Over 800 steamers flying the Stars and
Stripes lie proudly in or near the har-
boz Small boats are plying briskiy to
and fro On the blue waters. Several
large steamers, the State Of Texas,
Leona and Arkansas, are alongside the
vharves. busily engaged In unloading
their cargoes of supplies and provisions.
In short, everything denotes hustle and
activity.
70 the graveyard appearance of the
city yesterday has succeeded today
ecene OF life and energy, traffic and
general activity. The immense sheds
along the water front are already
packed with merchandise. and the large
stores rented along Mariana street are
busy receiving goods which are befng
steadily unloaded. Everywhere there
are eigns Of revival OF commercial
activity and prosperity. The change
tn the appearance Of the city is kaleido-
scopic, and couple Of days, when fur
Their shipments arrive, will suffice 70,
the normal business to revive.
Trades and business houses opened
their doors for the first time today,
cleared their warehouses and made
ready for the receipt Of goods. All the
stores are open this morning, by Gen
eral McKibben's orders, but the saloons
are closed for the present, in order to
avoid the possibility OF clash between
the soldiers in case of drunkenness.
The electric light plant is working.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-28
THE ROW At SANTIAGO.
Cuban Junta Patches Up the Trouble
Instructions to the General.

Cuban Junta Patches Up the Trouble
Instructions TO the General.
Washington. July 22.-Senor Que
sada and other representatives OF the
Cuban junta have been in consultation
with officials Of the war department tn
day. The United States officials were
assured that there was no dissatisfa0-
ton with the management OF affairs In
Cuba, so far as the Cuban representa-
tives were concerned, and that il the
Cubans operating about Santiago we've
not in harmony with the United
States, it arose from a misunderstood.
ing Of the presidents proclamation
and of the intentions Of the United
States government In the premises
The Cubans at Santiago, it wae stated.
probably thought that the action OF
General Shafter meant the continual
ton of Spanish rule and Spanish an.
thority. 1t being we'll understood here
that such was not the case, it was the
belief of the Cuban representatives
that when the matter was made plain
to the Cuban officers In the field they
would acquiesce in the action OF the
Americans and render the United
States army hearty support
The Cubans assured the war depart
ment officials that nothing was further
from their desire than rupture with
the United States forces and authority.
1t also became known that the junta
had sent dispatches to Cuban officers
that their course at Santiago was not
approved by the junta, and il persisted
in would result in serious injury to the
Cubans 1t is believed that the repre-
senations made will bring about q
better understanding between the Gu
ban officers and the Americans.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-28
WATSON'S FLEET TO GO,
preparations for the Descent on tn.
Coast OF Spain.

Coast Of Spain.
Washington, July 23. Secretary
long said tonight that the preparations
Tor dlspatching the Watson squadron
70 European waters were going on un-
nterruptedly, but that the departure
necessarily would await the movement
II the warships at Porto Rico, the
Massachusetts and other ships being
'eqnired for conveying the troops to
Porto Rico. This disposed of report
circulated during the day that the ex-
petition had been abandoned. II was
telt that the report was more mischiev.
ous at this time, as it indicated a pur.
pose to yield to the implied threat from
European sources that European Goa.
litlon would result if the American
warships attacked the coast OF Spain.
Neither the state nor navy depart.
ments look for any embarrassment
from European quarters outside of
spain as result of the naval move.
ment against the peninsula.
During the day orders were sent to
Norfolk to hurry forward work on the
golfers which are to accompany the
Watson expedition.
Had the army troop-ships been able
to 20 to Porto Rico without naval
convoy the Watson squadron could
have got away in a few days, as the
war board had wished to close all pre-.
liminaries by next Saturday. But as
the Massachusetts and the cruisers Co.
lumba, Cincinnati, Dixie and Yale,
together with several lesser craft, were
considered necessary as patrol for the
Miles expedition, this changes the
plans slightly. The Dixie is almost
certain to be in the Watson suadron,
and the Massachusetts is likely to be.
Secretary Long expressly says, how.
ever. that the delay of the Watson
squadron is incident to the conveying
OF the troops to Porto Rico, and does
not mean that the start will be post.
poned until the Porto Rico operations
are concluded.
The report from Barcelona that the
people were go fearful of the approach
Of the Watson squadron that they were
urging France to establish protecto-
rate over all the Catalonia district, in.
GLIDING Barcelona. was dismissed by
officials and by the diplomatic corps
best informed in the affairs of France
as fantastic speculation, unwarranted
by any actual movement now on foot
1t is said to be thoroughly we'll estab-
lished that France is not lending a
helping hand to Spain in any Of he,
Affections.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-28
LOWEST BIDDER
\ Spanish Steamship
Line Will Take
Prisoners.
MADE A REASONABLE RATE

First Vessels VIII Be Mt Santiago in
Nine Days-Company Accepting the
Contract Has Many Steamers In
spain's Auxiliary Navy.
Washington. July 22.-Arrangement
were practically concluded by the gov
eminent tonight for the transportatio
If the Spanish prisoners at Santiago
from Cuba to Spain. The contract was
awarded to the Spanish Trans-Atlan-
tica Company, represented by J. NJ.
Ceballos & Co., Of New York.
The company agrees 70 carry the
prisoners from Cuban ports to Spain at
the rate of $40 for each enlisted man
and $50 for each commanding officer.
subsistence TO be furnished by the COM
pany on the army rations as provided
for in the government advertisements
for bids.
G. The award provides also that the
company shall have five ships at San.
tiago In nine days from tomorrow, two
in II days from tomorrow, and enough
to complete the transportation Of the
prisoners in 81 days from tomorrow.
Two days ago, Colonel Hecker, In
charge OF the transportation of troops
In the QuartermasteE- generals depart
ment Of the army, went to New York
to consult shipping companies concern
ing the transportation OF the Spanish
troops surrendered at Santiago. Bids
which he had previously advertised for
were opened at the army building in
New York today. Colonel Hecker re-
turned to Washington this evening.
Tonight he had conference at the war
department with Secretary Alger, Quar-
tefmaeter.G General Ludington and Ad-
.jutant- General Corbin. The bids Of
the several companies were considered,
that Of the Spanish Trans-Atlantica
Company finally being accepted, as in
all respects it was regarded az the best
made.
On the basis OF "a, 900 enlisted men
and 200 officers. il will cost the gov
eminent $685., 900 to transport the pris-
oners.
The ships will fly the colors Of Spain
and will be manned probably entirely
by Spanish crews It was remarked
tonight. as one Of the curious develop
ments of the war, that the United
States government should enter into q
friendly contract With company,
many OF whose vessels are auxiliariee
to the Spanish navy, and some Of
which have been captured or destroyed
by the navy of the United States
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-28
BELIEVED TO BE FRIENDLY.
0evmany's Action at Manila Causes n
Concern at Washington.

0OHm6uJ0 ACUOu Ut MANIA causes NO
Concern at Washington.
Washington, July 22.-Further in.
quiry today in Official quarters as to the
alleged complications between the
United States and Germany in the Phil.
ippines failed to elicit anything which
might serve as foundation for the re-
ports OF such complications. On the
contrary, it was learned that there have
been recent communications between
the two governments OF a decidedly
friendly nature, and at no time since
the war began has there been greater
reason than now exists for confidence
in Germany's neutrality.
According to the calculations at the
navy department, Admiral Dewey's
feet at Cavite should now be reinforced
by the coast defense vessel Monterey,
which, with the collier Brutus, has
now been about 20 days out from Hon
olulu. With the addition of this fine
and powerful monitor, Dewey will be
amply able to take care of himself, SO
long az the naval forces in the Philip
pines maintain the relative proportions
they now occupy. However, the dis.
closure by the state department Of
the lack of foundation for the sensa-
tional stories of strained relations with
Germany has largely abated the anxiety
entertained at the navy department. az
30 Dewey's position at Manila.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-28
Five Spanish Gunboats
Destroyed at Man
zanil]0.
THREE TRANSPORTS RUINED
AS Usual, There Were No Losses on the
american Sfde-spanish Losses We're
About 100 Killed-Care Taken Not IN
Damage the City.


Playa del Este, July 3.--The follow
ing is the official account OF the latest
naval vlctory-that ut Manzanillo.
nodestly told by Commander Todd. OF
The gunboat Wilmington, in bis report
TO Admiral Sampson;
AT Z O'Clock on the morning of July
Is. the vessels on the blockade in this
vicinity. the Wasp, Helena, Scorpion,
Hist, Hornet, Wampatuck, Osceola, ap-
preached the harbor OF Manzanillo
from the westward. At 1870 the vii.
mington and Helena entered the north.
ern channel toward the city, the Scor.
plon and Osceola, the mid.channel. and
the Hist, Hornet and Wampatuck the
south channel, the movements of these
vessels being SO timed as to bring them
within effective range Of the shipping
at about the same moment. At 1850
the fire was opened on the shipping,
and after deliberate fire, lasting about
two and half hours, three Spanish
transports, Ell Gloria, Jose Garcia and
La Purisima Conception, were burned
and destroyed. The Pontoon, which
was the harbor guard and storeship,
probably for ammunition was burned
and blown up. Three gunboats were
destroyed. One other was driven
ashore and sunk. and third was driven
ashore, and is believed to have been
disabled.
THE fire was maintained at range
which is believed to be beyond the
range Of the shore artillery. 1t was
continued until after gradual closing
in, the shore batteries opened fire at a
comparative short Tange. when the
ships we're recalled, the object of the
expedition having been accomplished
and the ideas Of the commander.in-
chief carried out as understood them,
that IL, TO destroy the enemy's shipping,
hut not to engage the field batteries Of
the forts
"No casualties occurred ON board any
Of our vessels. Great care was taken
in directing the fire that as little dam
age as possible should be done to the
tsc.s and so far as could be OBJ
served, little. il any, was done. The
Spanish loss is believed to have been in
the neighborhood of 100 killed. The
gunboats destroyed or driven ashore
were the Delyado, Guantanamo, o..
tralla, Continola and Guardian
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-28
FIRST FROM OUR SHORES.
Wilson's Command Leaves Charleston
for Porto Rico.


Charleston, S. c., July With
bands playing and 10000 people cheer.
ing, the first expedition for Porto Rico
direct from the shores OF the United
States got away from here at O'Clock
this evening. The expedition is under
command of Major-General J. II. Viii.
son, and will when complete consist
of the Second and Third Wisconsin,
the Sixteenth Pennsylvania regiments
and two companies of the Sixth Hi
nois. The first two regiments are on
the transports Grand Duchess and No.
80, respectively, and they are at sea.
No. 81, carrying the Sixteenth Penn.
sylvania and the Illinois men, is in the
stream, and will sail tomorrow morn
ing. Each ship carries large guam
tity uf supplies. and on No. 2l there
are 1000 head of mules and the wagon
train OF General Wilson's division.
These men. together with those of the
Sixth Massachusetts, which sailed last
week for Santiago, constitute the First
brigade Of the First division of the
First army corps.
For two days and nights the work Of
loading baggage and provisions on the
transports has been going forward I'M
der rush orders. All the stevedores in
the city were employed at it They
were assisted by details Of men from
the regiments and the 500 negro labor
ess employed here by the government,
and destined for work on the roads and
bridges in Cuba.
The scene which accompanied the de-
parture Of the vessels from their docks
was one of indescribable enthusiasm
Practically the entire population of the
city was in evidence. AS the vessels
made the stream the bands on ship
board and ashore played national airs,
and the thoudsands Of people cheered
like mad. The expedition will sail
directly for Porto Rico.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-28
MORE TROOPS FOR MANILA
Probably 40. 900 VIII be Ordered From
San Francisco.

San Francisco, July 23.-An after.
noon paper asserts, on the authority Of
an unnamed army officer, that 1000
troops will be sent 70 the Philippines
from this city. The assertion is based
ON the surmise that the insurgents will
give the United States trouble, and that
it will require at least that many
United States soldiers TO preserve order
in the Philippines. Preparations are
being made to rush the available trans.
ports, and nearly 1000 soldiers will be
dispatched in two weeks. The trans
port Arizona, recently purchased by the
government, and which arrived from
Puget sound today. will be fitted out
Immediately, as will also the transport
Scandal. No troops have been desig.
mated to go on these vessels, but they
will be selected and fully equipped be.
fore the steamers are ready to receive
them. Their exact capacity cannot be
learned until the hunks are in place.
The st. Paul and the Tacoma with cav.
airy horses will be dispatched at the
earliest possible day. The government
IS still looking lOr aValiaoie trooPslllps,
and one or two now at Puget sound
ports may be added to the list.
The fifty.first Iowa volunteers have
in all likelihood been selected to 60 to
Manila in the transport Arizona. To.
day, detail of men was ordered to
take the rations, proceed to the steamer
for the purpose of guarding it and pre-.
venting any of the Chinese crew from
going ashore.
On the Rio, which will sail Saturday.
Is officers, $50 enlisted men, and 10
civilians, a total OF 906, will take
passage. OF these, 73l comprise two
battalions of the South Dakota regi-
ment, 50 are men of the signal corps,
and l04 recruits for the Utah light
artillery. Brigadier-General II. q.
Otis will be in command.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-28
AguinaldO's Cabinet

London, July 23.-The Hong Kong
correspondent Of the Daily Mail says
that General Aguinaldo's cabinet took
the oath OF Office at Bacoor on Sunday,
in the presence of 5000 natives A
fireworks display followed. Aguinaldo
is restless under American restraint,
and wishes to capture Manila. United
States Consul Williams. who is at Ca.
vite, has written to Consul Wildman
here, strongly urging him to come to
Cavite and reason with General Agui-
naldo, with whom he has great influ.
ence, Mr.. Wildman starts at the end
Of next week
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-28
MANY Shots Fired.

Denver, July ga special from
Fort Worth, Tex, to the News, says:
The south-bound Santa Fee passenger
train, due here at 1880 tonight, was
held up near Saginaw, eight miles
north Of here, by masked men. The
robbers ordered the engineer to run to
North Fort Worth, three miles from
the city. A sheriff's posse, city pc.
lice and armed citizens have gone to
the scene on yard engine. A report
here had it that some rs shots were ex.
changed between robbers and officers.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-28
TOral Said the Same,

Madrid, July 22.-An official dis
patch from Captain. General Blanco an
nounces that the greatest enthusiasm
prevails IN Havana, and the feeling in
favor of resisting the yankees" is uni
vereal.
1t further asserts that the command
ers OF the volunteer forces, at a confer
enoe under the presidency Of General
Arolas, military governor Of Havana,
resolved to Exhaust their resources
and die" rather than surrender.
The American warships, the dis
patch Gays, are of Manzanillo, appar.
emily awaiting instructions, but the
bonn ha rdment has not been resumed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-28
Denounced Army Canteens.

Baltimore, July 22.-The annual
state convention OF the prohibitionist
party met at Prohibition Park Glyn.
don, today.
The platform adopted, after reciting
the usual evils of the liquor traffic, has
this to say relative to the army can.
teen:
1--WE believe that the so-called army
canteen, as an adjunct to military
camps, is one OF the most dangerous
and destructive phases Of the great
curse of strong drink, and should be
rrohi bited By the United States"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-28
Accordance Of Volunteers.

Washington, July 25.-A question
of great interest as to the acceptance oy
the government of volunteers raised on
the Pacific coast has been referred ny
the war authorities to Attorney-Generai
Gripps. General ". II. II. Hart, OF
California, raised a reg iment OF Cali,
fornia rangers. consisting OF mounted
riflemen, two regiments OF infantry
and three batteries of light artillery
The administration has decided to ac-
cept the troops if the attorney general
should agree that the law permits H.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-28
IAlD0 THE DICTATOR.
f Chief Declares Martial Law
Over the Philippines.

NJ Chief Declares Martial Law
Over the Philippines.
ilngton, July 25.-The follow.
'aeiam has just been received at
department:
V Kong, July 25.-Aguinaldo
dictatorship and martial law
the islands. The people expect
ldence. l recommend Chinese
iar cavalry use.
ANDERSON"
aal Anderson is senior army off,
he Philippines. The dispatch
rom Manila probably several
% The reference to Chinese
means that General Anderson
NAT kind OF cavalry animals.
n Anderson's message gave the
iood tor consideration at it's
meeting today. There is no
'on 70 force an issue with the
w chlet at this time, but it is
veil understood that he will not
@ 70 commit the United States
asns IN the future treatment Of
llppine islands.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-28
MANY Bodies Were Sighted

Chester, Pa, July 23.-The tank
steamer Oilfelds, which arrived today
from Shields. England, reports having
passed a large number OF bodies of per-
sons while off the Newfoundland
banks, few days ago. Captain Saw
yer stated that there were fully 200,
and he supposes they were those OF the
victims of the La Bourgogne disaster.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-07-28
sA FLEET AT MANILA.
glecution by Dewey's Six
Inch Shells.

h Isseution by Dewey's Six
Inch Shells.
{, Yak, July ga correspond.
! BE Journal writing from Cavite,
: July II, relates the result OF
petition Of the hulls of the Span
nhip sunk in Manila by the
7 b d Admiral Dewey. The
Reina Cristina shows the most
destruction. The course OF
upia's 6.inch shells can be
I traced BY the line Of ruin ex-
from stern to waist. There
lew large shot holes through
the principal ones being from
she'll amidships and from four
els. The cruiser Castillo is
lned but terribly wrecked.
Nv plain traces where six big
mimmenes holes in the wooden
When the fire started, the weight
sved the hull inwards. The
d now a mass of twisted iron
lred beams-a very bad wreck.
ling that Of the Maine in ap-
r Three large shells entered
Antonio de Ulloa amidshirs.
y vessel did not burn. She
ltkly, riddled by shells of all
The greatest havoc was done by
ihells.