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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-06-25
W. :. BoRAH ON FUSION.
Wants The Silver Forces Under Common Pla
form.

Wants The Silver Forces Under a Common Plat.
form.
idaho Democrat.
In discussing the Oregon cleo
ton with Attorney Borah just be-
fore his going to Idaho City to
court, he gave vent to his views
on fusion in this state, and among
other things said:
81 should like very much to see
a real union of the silver forces,
such union as would utilize the
strength of the entire silver vote,
but we will never win this fight
by fusion. 1t may work for a
time, but to attempt to carry
through great national measure
and crystalize it into a principle of
government by means of fusion is
a delusion, Neither English nor
American politics suggest a pre-
Cedent,
The only union of the silver
forces which will ever win is a
union under a common banner
and upon common platform.
This trading, dickering and divid-
ing OF offices consumes more time
and energy than all the other
matters connected with the silver
fight, and is fast becomming
stencil in the nostrils of the peo-
pie. Of course, all this talk about
not wanting Office and putting
aside personal ambitions, etc,
sounds well but every one knows
that if it were not for the Office,
in other words, for the spoils,
fusion would not secure a decent
consideration from any one.
Certainly, we are passing
through a transition period in
American politics and must he
patient with the conditions which
naturally accompany it. Natural
lists tell us of a peculiar monster
which marks the transition period
from the reptile to the bird, called
the pterodactyl. 1t is given to
wading in the mud or crawling in
the dirt, yet it may occasionally
soar away with bat-like wings
and terrible screenings into the
heavens. Fusion is the pterodac-
tyl of politics. Up to the date of |
the convention it must wade in the
mud and slime of trading and
bartering for office, Immediately
thereafter to soar away into the
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-06-25
GOD BLESS OUR YANKEE TAR

H SEE our Yankee Sailor with Havana
OHe is nursing Infant Cuba" and he
soon will make her free;
He has heard her cry for Freedom as It came
across the sea;
For peace upon her shores.
He has heard the clank of letters forged by cruel
To bind the souls Of little ones who with in
mortal pain;
Who furnished, gaunt, with bl0odless lips, mark
the wake Of Weyler train
AS he marched across the land.
He has heard the groans OF weary men, op-
pressed, faint and sore;
VINO nave labored on without reward to fill the
, tyrant storei
While Spain looked on with naughty mien, de
handing more and more,
SO great her lust for greed.
He has heard the prayers Of women as they
cried to God for bread
For the babes they to their bOsOms pressed,
Though long since cold and dead;
he mas heard their cry of anguish as the coward s
Even women to destroy.
He has girded on his armor, and has sailed
across tile sea;
While before his mighty ironcad proud Spanish
SCUBA Ltbrci' is his watchward, and his cannon
thunder ''Free
Are You from Spanish rule.'
Soon wen land and then Old Glory's stripes
will float DER Cuban shore;
And its white stars shine more brightly than
they ever shone before;
ana our bird OF freedom will scream, as its great
wings 1t spreads o. ERR
''God bless our Yankee Tar"
Hurts I. u; fj,if0 ROiSe C'iftJ
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05
HOLD TO THE PHILIPPINES.
san Tranci-co Merchants Pass Resolutions
%trongly Urging Retention In the
Interest OF Trade.

SAN Francisco. July 3O-At a special
meeting of the chamber OF
Yesterday. called for the purpose of
expressing the opinion of the business
men Of this city as to the disposition
of the Philippines, and to present the
sentiments Of the chamber to the presi-
dent of the United States, the follow.
ing resolution was adopted, after a pre-
amblc complimentary to President Me-
kinlev for his conduct of the wal with
Spain:
Resolred, That the chamber ~ OF
San Francisco. voicing the commercial views
this city. hereby respectfully and earnestly
petitions the president to hold and retain I'M
der our full control the Philippine islands and
all other lands which are now or may hereafter
be acquired In the war with Spain. with n view
to strengthening our trade relations with the
orient. building up a business that belongs TO
this country. and extending the cause Of hui
manity and civilization. AZ well as greatly BEN
citing the people who will thus be brought IN
der our flag
The Chamber of Commerce Of San Francisco
HUGH CRAIG. President
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

AT a special meeting OF the San
Francisco chamber Of commerce. on
the 2Dth, called for the purpose of ex-
pressing the opinion of the business
men of that city as to the disposition
" the Philippines. a resolution was
passed emphatically demanding that
the captured territory be retained ID
the interest of trade and ommerce.
ALI the morning papers of Chicago
printed, on the 3Oth. m announcement
that on and after August / the price Of
their papers will be two cents a copy.
The increased cost Of white paper and
the enhanced general expenses due to
the war are the reasons given for the
advance.
The northeast coast of England was
visited by a destructive storm on the
2Jth. Much damage was lone on land
and sea. North-bound trains were de-
layed by the force of the wind. Crops
were flattened and there were some
minor fatal wrecks in the North sea.
Four deputy sheriffs raided the Har-
lem race track at Chicago. on the 18th.
and placed under arrest four book max
ers. The racing was not interfered
with. 1t was thought the remaining
| booksellers at Harlem would be taken
into custody later.
IL view OF the fact that the war de-
partinent has been criticised for faulty
management OF the Santiago campaign,
Gen. Shafter takes upon himself all re-
sponsibility for its conduct, and says
the department interfered in no way
with his plans.
The port Of Ponce. Porto Rico. sur
rendered to Commander {. III. Davis OF
the auxiliary gunboat Dixie on the
21th. There was no resistance, and
the Americans were welcomed with en-
thusiasm by the populace.
A TELEGRAM from Madrid TO the Eu-
ropean edition of the New York Her.
aid, on the 2yth. said that "A cable dis
patch had been received at the Spanish
capital announcing the surrender of
Manila to Admiral Dewey.
Gen. GREEDY received information
from Col. Allen, OF his corps, on the
goth. that arrangements had been
made TO reopen the telegraph office at
Ponce, which had been closed by the
Spaniards.
SnE WILFRED LAURIER. Canadian pre-
micr. announces that the information.
al conference to settle the differences
existing between the United States
and Canada will open on August 10
next.
The Porto Ricans are clad the Amer.
lean troops have landed, and say they
are all Americans aud will join the
army.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05
D,spatch from Gen. Miles.

WASHINGTON, July 29.-The war de
partment has received the following
dispatch from Gen. Miles:
PoRT POSCE. Porto Rico.
VIA ST. THOMAS. July -
SECRETARY or Al WAsHlNGToS on tho
Goth Garretson had a spirited engagement on
the skirmish line. our casualties are foui
wounded. all doing well Spanish loss three
killed. IL wounded. lauco occupied yesterday
Henry's division there to-day. Last evening
Commander Davis OF the Dixie moved into this
port, followed by Capt Higginson. with his
fleet, early this moraing Gen. Wilson. with
Ernest's brigade. now rapidly DISSEMINATING
spanish troops are retreating from southern
part of Porto Rico Ponce and port have
population Of 50,0el. now under Amer
lean flag. The populace received the troops
and saluted the tag with Wild enthusiasm
Navy has several prizes, also 20 lighters Rail
way stock partly destroyed now restored Tcle-
graph communication also being restored
{. able instruments destroyed Have sent e
jamaica for others This is a prosperous
and beautiful country. The army vii
soon be in the mountain region. weather
delightful. Troops ia best ~ health and SDir-
its, anticipate no i-nsurmountable obstacles IA
future. Results thus far have been accom-.
plished without loss OF a single life.
NELSON A. MILES. MaJor-General
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05
ALL OVER THE STATE.
Events in Various Portions of In
diana Recorded by Wire.


Anderson, Ind. July 29.-From re-
liable sources il is understood that
the Chicago, indianapolis a Louisville
the Monon-has again taken up the
matter OF acquiring the Chicago a.
Southeastern, or Indiana Midland,
owned by Henry Crawford. The line
extends from Anderson to Brazil, a
distance Of 100 miles. aud is now being
extended through to Muncie, and from
there is 10 be pushed through to Lima
and then 10 Toledo.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

PORTo PONCE PoRrO RICO. July p
WAR, WAsHtSGro>- Il the al
fair OF the Goth Capt Edward J. Gibson. Com
pany A. was wounded in the hip Capt j H.
Prior, Company l.. slightly wounded in hand
Private James Drummond, Company Is,
two wounds in neck ami Pri-
va:e benjamin r Bosbick, Com
pany L.. slight wound in right arm
All OF sixth Massachusetts All doing wei
The Spanish retreat from this place was pre-
%cipitous. they leaving rifles and ammunition
in barracks. and ~ or 50 sick In no spitai> The
people are enjoying a holiday In honor o. our
arrival MILLS
The Sixth Massachusetts, and Sixth
Illinois went to Porto Rico on the
Dixie.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05
The Methodist Conferences.

Laporte, Ind, July 29.-Bishop War
rem, of Denver, Col, will preside over
The northwest Indiana conference OF
the Methodist Episcopal church al
Plymouth. September 7 to IL. The
conference has $50 churches. 10000
church members and 10000 in the sun
day schools. Only ministers are mem
bers of ;he conference, and Of these
there are about 225. All arrangement
for the session have been completed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

Marion. Ind, July 29.-Mrs. Della
Baugher Nixon horsewhipped Joshua
:. Wood, secretary of the Humphrey
smelter company at Upland. 1t is al
legged that Wood made statements det-
rimentai to Mrs. Nixon's character.
Mrs. Nixon purchased a buggy whip
and walked a mile to the factory,
where she found Wood, and gave him
a severe whipping.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05
AMERICANS VICTORIOUS.
The Port and City of Ponce, Porto
Rico, in the Hands of
the Americans.
AMERICAN TROOPS WARMLY WELCOMED.
a skirmish with the Enemy Near Guani-
ga, In which the Latter Reiterated.
Leaving Their Dead and Wounded
Our Loss WAS Only -Four Men slightly
Wounded

PoRr OF Ponce, Porto Rico, via the
2s.-The port of Ponce surrendered TO
Commander c. ii. Davis OF the auxiliary
gunboat Dixie yesterday. There was
no resistance, and the Americans were
welcomed with enthusiasm Maj
Gen. Miles arrived here this norm
ing at daylight with GEN. Ernests
brigade of Gen. Wilson's division
on board transports. gen. Ernests
brigade Immediately started for the
town of Ponce. three miles inland,
which capitulated this afternoon.
The American troops are pushing to-
wards the mountains, and will join
Gen. Henry with his brigade at Yauca,
which has been captured by our
troops.
A fight before the latter place on
Tuesday last was won by the Ameri-
can volunteers.
The Spaniards ambushed eight com
panies of the Sixth Massachusetts, nd
Sixth Illinois regiments, but the en-
envy was repulsed and driven back a
mile to a ridge where the Spanish cav
airy charged, and we're routed by our
infantry.
Gen. Garretson led the fight with the
men from Illinois and Massachusetts,
and the enemy retreated TO lauco
leaving our dead on the field and sev
eral wounded. None OF our men were
killed. and only four were slightly
wounded.
The Porto Ricans ace glad the Amer
lean troops have landed, and say they
are all Americans and will join our
army.
The roads are good for military pur-
poses. Our troops are healthy, and
Gen. Miles say the campaign Will be
short and vigorous.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05
A Panicky Feeling Caused by Fear that the
city MAJ Bc Turned over To the Cubans.

SANTIAGO DE CuRA. July 3o.-A pan
icky feeling prevails in business err
clcs here, owing to "A fear that the
Americans will turn the city over TO
the Cubans for sclf-govcrnment- No
confidence exists, owing to the unccr-
tainty OF the future. Orders hat were
given during the first days OF the Amer
lean occupation have been counter
manded by cable. European merchan-
disc on through bills OF lading via New
York has been ordered unshipped and
sold in New York even at IA consider
able sacrifice.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

Columbus, Ind. July 29.-Uriah Lane
filed an affidavit in Justice Stader's
court charging Edward Simonton with
assault and battery with intent to
Kill. The trouble grew out Of a law
suit against Simonton's father, in
which Lane was the principal witness
for the prosecution. Both reside at
Taylorsville.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

Anderson. Ind. July 29.-After trail
lrg the maker of counterfeit dollars
for four years Maj Carter. OF the gov
eminent secret service. rounded up
Frank Mccormick and he is in jail in
his city. Stacks of the counterfeit
dollars and the dies were found on his
person. lie has been turning out the
coin for five years.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

THE Anglo-American league, re.
:ently formed in London, for the pur'
pose of securing Cordial and constant
cooperation on the part Of the two ma
%tions,' on the 27th, selected RI. Hon.
James Brice, liberal member of par.
lament for the south division Of Abcr-
deem. for chairman, and the duke OF
Sutherland for treasurer. Member
ship in the league was made open to
all British and American subjects, and
branches were authorized TO be formed
An all the large cities and towns
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

Anderson, Ind, July 2o.-The wire
nail trust. which has a lockout strike
on its hands at this point because Of
an effort to reduce wages from 10 to 40
per cent, is preparing for any serious
trouble that might result. Ii is tear
ing down the six-foot fence which
surrounds its big plant at this point
and putting up a ten-foot solid board
fence that will turn a mob.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

The manager of the Joint Traffic
assertion recommend that the circular
of last January authorizing the free
transportation to Cuba Of supplies for
account of the central Cuban relief
committee be cancelled on July 81.
Relief supplies will be accepted at reg
ular tariff rates, less % per cent.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05
AWAY.

Danville, Ind, July 23.-Mrs. Jerusha
Hadley, widow of the late Jehu Hadley,
owner of the famous Green VALLEY
farm. died on the farm Of old age, in
her eighty-frst year. She was born
in Vermont in ISIS and came to this
county in 1928. Her father laid out the
town Of S~tilesville.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

New Albany, Ind, July 29.-William
p. Huffman, aged Sc. a member of the
Ohio Valley Holiness association and
director IN the Deputy Camp Meet
Ing association, died suddenly at the
camp grounds on Silver Heights OF
heart disease. He resided at Cincin-
natl, where he leaves a family.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

THE report OF the Brussels sugar
conference shows that it failed throug h
the refusal of France and Russia to
join the other powers in the suppress
sion OF export bounties. The British
delegates recommend that the other
delegates nullify the French and Rus
sian bounties by the imposition OF
countervailing duties, as is done by the
United States.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

The spaniards have sunk the Span
ish gunboat Sandoval. which had been
lying near Caimenara. Guatanaamo
bay which was a gross breach OF the
terms Of the surrender. which the
Spaniards then had knowledge OF.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

The democrats of the Twelfth In
diana district held their convention at
Columbus. on the asth, and nominated
Francis NJ Griffith for congress. Res
olutions reatiirming the Chicago plat
form and urging a vigorous prosecu-
tion OF the war against Spain were
adopted.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

Anderson. md. July 20.-Lee Evans.
n performer with Pawnee Bill's wild
west show, which played here. was
killed while the train was nearing this
city. He was sleeping on a fiat car.
and, being a somnambulist. walked
~ IA ,rair
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

IL the British house OF commons, on
the 25th, Secretary Of State for the Colo
mics Chamberlain confirmed the report
hat Sir James Winter, the premier of
Newfoundland, will represent that
colony at the approaching conference
st Washington on the matters in dis
pute between Canada and the United
States.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

A TREASURY statement shows there
are soc. 900 subscribers to whom bonds
under the governments popular loan
will be allotted. All persons offering
take 81, 500 or less will receive bonds.
The first shipments of the new bonds
are being made.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

Anderson. Ind. July 29.-The war
S~piritualists' attendance al their an
nual camp. which opened last week at
Chesterfield. lust asst OF this city.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

Anderson, Ind, July 90. Cable
grams were received here telling OF
the death Of Miss Anna Segmund in
Norway. She was there visiting rela-
tives. The remains will be buried in
thai country.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

Kokomo, Ind, July 2o.-By the ex-
plosion Of a boiler AT the power
house of the Citizens Electric Light
company. the plant badlywrecked.
'ea,ing the town in darkness. George
Cunning, the engineer. was instantly
killed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

Ir is pointed out hat il we are
really as near to peace as many people
it will become necessary for
the president to issue a call for an ex-
ira session of the senate to act upon
the peace treaty with all of the prompe-
ness hat the Importance Of the sub.
feet demands.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

IL accordance with instructions re-
ceived from Washington, the United
States consular agent at Gibraltar. on
the 2oth, issued safe conducts to the
Spanish steamers Isla de Luzon and
Isla de Panay, now at Cadiz. to pro-
ceed 10 Santiago de Cuba and return
to Spain with the surrendered Spanish
troops.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

The report of the bank of Spain for
the week ended on the Esd showed the
following changes: Gold in hand, IN
crease. 1883. 900 pesetas; silveri n hand
increase. $3.50, 900, pesetas; notes In
circulation, increase. ?.5l7,0o0 pesetas-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

A cABLEGRAM from Hong Kong, on
the 2sth. said hat Admiral Dewey had
dispatched the Raleigh and Concord
TO gather up IL Spanish craft which,
according to information sent him by
Consul-General Wildman. were at va
riods places in the Philippine archi-
pelago. Among these vessels were
seven gunboats and four richly-laden
merchantmen.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

UP to the 25th nothing had come
from Gen. Shafter to the var depart
ment, either in the shape of n cable
gram or mail. containing any refer
ence to the correspondence alleged to
have passed between himself and Gen
Garcia.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

GLN. SKATERS detailed report OF
the American casualties in the battle
of Santiago has been received At the
war department, and shows that the
total number of casualties was 1895,
viz: Killed. 2al. and 81 missing, sup
posed to be dead: wounded, 1889.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

Hartford City, Ind. July 29.-The
price Of Indiana oil has advanced each
day this week until now ii has reached
the high-water mark for the past
three years, being quoted al Ga cents.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

RUMoRs of various kinds have been
in circulation in Washington as to the
disposition Of Gen. Skaters army, but
the war department has not come to
any conclusion as yet in the matter.
A sufficient force is to be kept at San
tiago to maintain the position the
United States has taken and to pre-
serve order.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05
OmInntcd.

Columbus, Ind, July 29.-The demo-
cratic congressional convention for
the Fourth district renominated
Marion Griffith without opposition.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

Indianapolis. Ind. July 29.-In an
unsuccessful effort to save the life Of
his 13-year-old son Burt George Cooper
vas drowned i'm White river near the
old Washington street bridge. Cooper
was a Snowman and leaves "A wife. The
father and son were drowned to
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

PosTMAsrER-GESERAL SMITH requests
that notice be given that all letters
addressed to soldiers and sailors of the
United States in Porto Rico, Cuba or
Manila will be continued to be sent, as
heretofore, It the two-cent rate. This
does not apply, however, to the gen
eral service.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

On the cath the Civic Federation of
Chicago gave out a call for a national
conference. to be held at Saratoga, n.
", August 10 and 20, to discuss the flu
ture foreign policy of the United
States. The cali is signed by over 1000
representative men from every state in
the Union.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

On the Goth Spain sued for peace
formally and directly 10 President Me-
Kinley, through Nj. Cambon, the
French ambassador.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

On the 2sth, the president appointed
Frederick w. Baumhof 10 be post
master at 81. Louis.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

S~hclbyvlile. Ind. July 20. - John
Palmerton dropped dead in his hotel
Office from paralysis Of the heart.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05
ysor submnrtnc Defense.

Seattle. Wash. July 2o.-Two car
loads Of submarine defenses for the
United States arrived here.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05

The earl OF Mimic has been appointed
encouragement OF Canada in success
sion &c the earl Of Aberdeen.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05
What of the Philippines:

The point under discussion during
the greater part of the meeting was
what disposition should be made OF the
Philippines. On the other questions
unanimity developed. There vas to
be independence demanded for Cuba;
Porto Rico was to be ceded to the
United States; coaling stations were
to be acquired at Guam in the Ladrone
islands, and n in the Caroline is
lands.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-08-05
A Substantial Agreement Reached.

A final conclusion, however. is much
nearer than this statement would seem
to Indicate. and indeed there is little
reason to doubt that an agreement has
beer reached upon all the substantial
oints at issue. and that what remains
to be done to-day is rather to smooth
away inequalities and adjust some very
minor points of difference before max.
ing the answe expected by NJ. Cam
hon