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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
\hIASHINGTON. July 5.-There

MIASHINGTON. July 5.-There
w will he no BON bardment of San
iago today, and possibly not this
week. This is the opinion of mem
bers of the cabinet as expressed on
leaving today's meeting. In the
opinion of the best Informed war
officials. Shafter and Sampson will
perfect plan of action against San
tiago today. Rumors are current in
the war department that Sampson has
already forced his way into the har-
bor. but this lacks con niirmation.
sampson May Now Go In.
Washington. July j.--lt is regarded
rs likely that Sampson may attack
the Notifications outside the harbor
Of Santiago and attempt a passage to
the inner bay today.
Long said at 3. concerning the ru-
NOR that Simpsons fleet haG entered
Santiago harbor. that he had received
nothing whatever on the subject.
Ready for the Worst ut santiago.
New York. July j.-Tke Central
cable office of the Western Union has
issued notice that its cable operators
at Santiago de Cuba have gone on
board British gunboat.
Getting Out the Foreigners.
In Advance of the American Lines.
Near Santiago, July 4.-The British
warships Pallas and Alert and the
Austrian warship Maria Teresa were
allowed to enter the harbor of Santa
go to remove foreign subjects. Shat
ter denies the existence of general
armistice under the white flag. and it
is believed hostilities will be resumed
Tuesday noon. before which time 81
600 foreigners will have left the citv.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
The Water at Camp Alrsr.

Washington, July 5.-The commission
at Camp Alger appointed to investigate
conditions in the quarters of the New
York cavalry has reported that four Of
The Rlen suffering with typhoid con-
eracted their illness before leaving home,
and that the other four cases were
caused by drinking unboiled water
while on practice marches and orderly
duty about the camp. The commission
reports that the drinking water used
by the cavalry is either boiled or rshipped
from New York. Notwithstanding this
report it is said there is much dissatis-
faction in camp, especially as eight new
cases of typhoid have deyeloped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
HARVEST OF DEATH.
The Grim Terror Claims a Large
Number Of Victims Where
War Is Absent.
STEAMER CAPsIzED BY A SQUALL
over Score of Excursionists Probably
Drowned-Tornado Strikes New Hamp-
shire Resort and Causes the Death of a
Dozen or More Persons-PubIic We'd
ding on Bridge Ends with a Terrible
Fatality.


Beverly Mass, July 5.-The small ex-
cursion steamer Surf City, with about
sixty passengers on board. while half
way over from Salem Willows to her
wharf here, distance of about two
miles, was struck by a terrific suuall
about o'clock last night and capsized.
Or those on board a large majority are
believed to have been rescued by boats
from the Salem and Beverly shores.
but no less than six bodies have been
recovered. and as it is known that
many rushed into the cabin before the
squall it is thought that twice as many
bodies are still confined there. As one
or two of those taken ashore are in a
critical condition it appears likely that
the list of dead may reach a score.
Struck by Bolt of Lightning.
The following bodies were recovered
from the wreck: Mrs. Catherine d.
Webber, of Beverly; Miss GraceSnell. l3
years old. of Beverly: 3-year-old son of
John kenney, of Beverly: two uniden-
tined wemen; one unidentified 6-year-
old boy.
or those rescued Miss Bertha Loyett.
OF North Beverly; Hazel Hersey. l year
old, of Beverly; Miss Emerson. of Dam
Vers, and an unknown 2-year-eld girl
are still in a critical condition, Otto
Carris, the 4ireman, was badly scalded
The vessel had just reached Beverly bar
when the storm struck her, and at the
same time lightning bolt struck the
beacon at the end of the bar. Amid the
terrific din of the thunder which fol-
lowed the lightning flash, and the fear
ful whirlwind. the little steamer ca
reened over to starbeard and went
down, all so suddenly that even the
commander had the greatest difficulty
IN getting off the boat. The boat sank
In about fifteen feet of water, her hur-
r1cane deck being loosened in the gale.
while all those on board were either
thrown into the water or struggled
desperately to get from under the decks
or cut of the cabin of the boat.
Scene Was a Fearful One.
The steamer was seen to go down
by persons on both sides of the bay. and
boats Immediately put QUITO The wreck,
reaching her in a few minutes. Those
IN the water were quickly hauled on
board, and with the living were drawn
into the boat n number Of dead. in
Guiding the bodies of two children. The
scene while the work of rescae was 60
ing on was a fearful one, as over half
OF those on board We're women. and
their screams could be heard for miles.
Many clung to the top of the hurricane
deck and supported themselves until
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
TORNADo'S DEADLY SWEEP.
Strikes Hampton Beach, n. L.. With
Fearful Result 10 Life and Propcrty.

II
Hampton, y. H.. July 5.-A tornado
struck n section of Hampton Beach at
S:l5 o'clock yesterday. causing immense
damage TO beach property and great
loss of life. Cottages were blown fat,
horses were picked up bodily and dash
ed against buildings. vehicles carried
many feet. barns unroofed. large trees
snapped off at their roots, while others
were torn up bodily. The tornado
touched the beach at place about half
mile north of Winters hotel. and cut
swath 100 yards wide in a westerly
direction, moving in rotary shape until
1t passed out 10 sea. Twenty cottages
were torn down, and several small ho-
tells completely wrecked. The greatest
loss Of life and injury came with the
demolition of the old skating rink. near
Leavitts. a single story structure OF
wood. SEQ by leo feet in size.
Here from 10 TO 125 persons were &C.
ricuSly injured. an unknown number
slightly wounded, and seven persons
are already dead. 4 yacht owned by
captain Mudd. of this place, was sail
ing of the beach, and was in the path
OF the storm. In it were nine persons
and of these five were drowned. as fol-
lows: Walter. Gertrude and Ralph
HodSeson. Kensington, " H: Mrs. w.
III. Parker, Kensington: Captain Mudd
Hampton. The list of dead or shore re-
ported at this writing was as follows:
Mora, he actress, of New York, who
was playing in a piece entitled The
Blowing Up of the Maine" Miss Mae
Prescott. Samuel Cammett and William
+. Karlson. Exeter
Among those believed to be fatally
injured in the pavilion are: Miss o.
ID. Pressey. Haverhill. Mass. fractured
skull; j. F. Pennington, Exeter; w.
ii. Barber. Exeter. internal injuries.
karlson was taken out dead. but
Mora. the actress. was alive when
found and died shortly after.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
Sagasta l. still for War,

London, July a special dispatch
from Madrid quotes Premier Sagasta
as saying in an interview that he
Thought the Americans would get the
reinforcements they required. which
would enable them to take Santiago"
The premier is said to have added.
Though the American warships NAV
destroy our squaCTon in the harbor. vet
we will pursue the war. There are in
Cuhs 10000 men ready to die in its de-
fense, but they will not yield"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
CAMARA IN THE CANAL,

Last OF Spain's Navy at Last Pushes
on East.
Port Said July 5.-Admiral Cam
ara's fleet has entered the Suez canal.
Hong Kong. July 5.-The British
consul lhas notified Admiral Dewey that
the Spanish fleet has passed through
the Suez ca nal
DIR. Mathews, OF Iowa. Sanitary Inspector.
San Francisco July DIR. W. S.
ii. Mathews. of the jlst Iowa. has
been assigned to duty as sanitary in
spector of Camp Merritt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
MASTER OF THE SITUATION.
shafter Tells That He Can Hold the
Enemy for Any Time,

In another dispatch General Shafter
epitomized the strength of his position
BY saying: L feel that l am master Of
the situation. and can hold the enemy
for any length OF time" In another dis
patch General Shafter states that his
demand for the surrender of Santiago
Is still being considered by the Spanish
authorities, which indicates that the
refusal OF the Spanish commander to
capitulate was not final In any event
II o'clock noon today marks the limit
OF Skaters concession. and il Santiago
has not capituiated at that hour the
great siege guns, now brought to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
Wisconsin's Second Call Volunteers.

Camp Douglas. Wis, July 5.-Out of
ss4 men comprising eight companies Of
the Fourth regiment Wisconsin volun-
teers OF the second call 14J failed to pass
the medical examination. Their places
will be filled with new recruits as rapid
ly as possible The four companies from
Milwaukee arrived here today, together
with the light battery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
Mckinley ConcratuIates san,.o,

Washington. July 5.-The following
message was sent to Admiral Sampson
yesterday by the president: You have
the gratitude and congratulations of
the whole American people. Convey to
your noble officers and crew. through
whose valor new honors have been
added to the Americans, the grateful
thanks and appreciation of the nation
lSignedl WILLIAM MKINLEY."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05

at Santiago. General Vera de Roy. who
commanded at Caney, fought with the
greatest courage. setting his son an ey.
ample by leading the advance. It was
under similar conditions that General
Linares was wounded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
Camara's Fleet Still at Suez.

Port Said. July 5.-The whole of Ad-
miral Camara's squadron hasre-entered
the harbor, including the transports
The Spanish torpedo boat DESTROYER
Proserpina and the collier San Augustin
have also arrived.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
CERVERA TALKS OF HIS FATE.
Says He Prefers Loss of Ships In the Ses
Than i'm the uarbor.

Ihan IN the IarbOr.
Oh Santiago de Cuba, July +, via
Port Antonio, Jamaica. per Associ-
ated Press dispatch boat Cynthia.
copyrighted by Associated Press -
The first and only statement concern
ing the recent naval battle made bv
the Spanish commander Cervera was
To correspondent of the Associated
Press on board the battleship Iowa.
He said: Il would rather lose nv
ships al sea like a sailor than in the
harbor. 1t was the only thing left
for me to do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05

Bob Moore of Lafayette, Ind. saws
that for constipation he has found DE
Witt Little Early Risers TO be perfect.
They never grippe. Try them for
stomach and liver troubles. +.
II. Thomas, A. j. Riess and NJ. F
Bahnsen druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
SIXTH TO GO TO SANTIAGO.
Garretson's brigade Ordered to the Scene
OF Hostilities,

Washington, July j.-Garretson's :
brigade. including the 9th Illinois.
Sth Ohio, and 9th Massachusetts, has
been ordered to Santiago Immediately
from Camp Algcr.
Chattanooga July j.-The order
sending six regiments. including the
81 Illinois, To Santiago. has been re-
scinded on account of the destruction
OF the Spanish fleet.
THESE Go. Too.
Chattanooga, July Shortly after
noon orders were issued to the lst
brigade of the 1st division of the lst
army corps, to break camp and march
to Ringgold. Ga. there to take trains
for Charleston, :. G.. An hour later
the three regiments composing the
corps. the ID and 81 Wis
consin and the 10th PENNSYLVANIA
had left camp. The Sd Illinois. the
18th Ohio and the 4th Pennsylvania.
under orders. will probably 20 to-
night. Maj Gen. Wilson. who will
command the detachment which goes
from here to santiago. has orders to
proceed to Charleston tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
Bryan's Regiment Celebrates

Omaha Neb.. July Colonel Bryan's
regiment and number of citizens of
Nebraska celebrated the Fourth of Julv
and the victory of Sampson and Shafter
at Fort Omaha. General Charles F
Henderson was the principal speaker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
War New. a. Spain.s Cani,a,

Madrid, July sit is stated here that
the Spaniards offered heroic resistance
to the American forces which made an
attack upon the Spanish outer positions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05

The victory rests with America 5
greatest medicine, Hoods Sarsapa-
rllla' when it enters the battle against
impure blood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05

Three young men-Charles Searley.
Roy Sinnet and Charles Williams
were drowned in the bay at Hamilton.
Ont, during a storm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
the boats came. While others srasped
the flagst2hs and even the smoke stack.
Death List KNOWN 70 Re Screen

AT a late hour the bodies Of the un-
known women and the boy We're identi-
fled as Miss Ayra Belle regan. 1s year.
old. OF Beverly; Miss Lille Irene Com
tant. l6. OF Danvers. and her 6-year-old
brother, Herbert r. Contant. Another
body recovered from the wreck last
evening was identified as Nellie Cros-
sey. school teacher OF Beverly. which
brings the list II known dead TO seven
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05

Diphtheria relieved in 20 minutes
Almost miraculous. DIR. Thomas
Eclectric Oil. At any drug store.
Sold by Marshall Il Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
Pefler viii Run for Gov.r,,r

Topeka. Kan, July 5.-Ex-Senator
PETER has whitten a letter acceptinp
the Prohibition nomination for governor
recently rendered him. Senator Paffar
says he will devote two months TO maxi
ing thorough canvass on the singl.
issue Of prohibition.
The vineyards OF Italy cover nearly
1900. 600 acres.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05
t.sOO KILLED AND WOUNDED,
Skaters Loss In the Battle Before Santa
go so Far.

Headquarters Shafter's Army, Be-
fore Santiago, July News of the
destruction Of Cervera's fleet reached
the men in the trenches and reserves
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-05

soc values in Straw Hats, while M.
they last, only EOU
Children's wash Sailor Suits, choice
of any in the house worth 6Oo
up to ST., only OOC
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-08
LEE STILL IN HAVANA.
The Mascotte Arrives at Key West with
Many Refugees.

Key West, Fla, April S.-Contrary "a
the advices received by steamship Off
cials here Consul General Lee did not
arrive. The steamer Mascottee was
placed at his disposal, but the arrange
ments were changed and General Lee
has decided that he will come on the
Bache, but not until all Americans are
out of Havana. The Mascotte brought
about ninety passengers, including some
of the most prominent Spanish and Gu
ban families, who are bound for the
north. Many of them left without their
baggage, which will be forwarded later.
All were in a state of semi panic. The
Mascotte is practically in the govern
ment's hands. She will take on thirty
tons Of soft coal at the government dock
and return to Havana.
The customs regulations were dis
pensed with. The passengers who ar
rived by the Mascotte say that all is
quiet on the surface in Havana, but il
was feared there would be trouble from
the volunteers, who have been greatly
reinforced. Extra vigilance for the pro-
lection OF Havana is. being exercised
Moro castle has been supplied with
the newest range flinders. Six or eight
torpedoes have already been placed at
the entrance to the harbor and sixty
more are at the foot of st. Ignacio
street
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-08
GOV. PINGREE INDIGNANT.
Thinks Federal Oniceh oiders Are Meddling
with His Affairs.

Lansing. Mich, April s.-Governor
PtAgree and his friends are greatly In
censed at what they call federal inter-
ference in pending legislation. Their
anger is due to the appearance here of
Ex-Governor Rich. now collector OF GUS
toms at Detroit; Collector Avery of
Port Huron, and several postmasters
from various parts OF the state to op-
pose the passage OF his bill for the tax
alton of railroad, express, telegraph
and telephone companies. Governor
Rich made an extended argument
against the bill before the senate COM
mittee. Conceding that the railroads
were not taxed enough, he argued that
the proper remedy lay in increasing the
specific taxes after repeating all special
charters. He also argued in favor of
appointing a commission to receive pro-
posals from the Michigan Central road
for the surrender Of it's charter and to
report to the next legislature a bill for
the taxation Of all corporations, includ-
ing number which now pay no taxes
and which are not covered by the Pin
gree bill.
The bill will go to the senate with an
unfavorable report from the committed
Governor Pingree still adheres to his
purpose not to recommend a war ap-
preparation or the strengthening of the
national guard until the taxation bill
is out Of the way. Governor Pingree
has sent the following telegram to
President Mckinley:
THE collector of customs of Detroit
is here in charge of the lobby to defeat
a bill on railroad taxation. He is as
sisted by the collector of customs from
Port Huron. They are reported to be
promising positions TO members who
vote against the bin. May / ask you
to have these federal officers recalled
and this abuse of federal patronage cor
rected? ?'
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-08

and received her majesty's approval.
The cabinet issued the following Off
ciaf note:
The cabinet having carefully consid-
cred the present political situation from
every possible point of view, and the
details supplied by the ministers of
foreign affairs, the colonies, war and
marine, have arrived at the determine
ton to maintain the attitude previous
~ adopted without the slightest mod
ihcation whatever. This determination
is the unanimous decision Of all the
minister's"
The morning papers here are unani-
nous in expressing the opinion that the
situation is very grave. Several papers
announce that General Woodford will
leave Madrid without delay. He has
now taken up his residence at the
United States legation. His family,
which left the city Wednesday night,
mas arrived at Hendaye on the frontier
and proceeded TO Biarritz.
General Correa, Spain's laconic min
lister Of war. has broken his silence. In
an interview the general has given an
interesting account Of the situation,
saying:
is better TO fight foreigners than to
fight Spaniards rising in indignation IL
their honor and rights are trampled un-
der FOOT
The guards around the United States
legation have been trebed. General
Woodford was at his desk at an early
hour Many Americans called TO ask
about the arrangements made for their
protection. The general said he would
remain here until directed to apply for
his passports. or until they were hand
ed to him. He added that when he
leaves the British flag will be hoisted
over the United States legation. In
spite Of the alarming situation and the
general belief that the end is about
reached, several diplomats still hope for
peace. The city thus far is perfectly
quiet.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-08
WORLDS FAIR HOTEL BURNS.
Big Structure Containing 1,1OO Rooms Is
Destroyed.

Chicago, April 9.--Mrs. Mauzy. her
husband and their 4-year-old son.
Goodings, were awakened shortly after
IL o'clock in their sleeping apartment
in the wing Of the Great Eastern hotel,
Sixtieth street and st. Lawrence ave-
nue.. Of which Mr.. Mauzy is the owner.
The fire was discovered at the northeast
corner Of the hotel by a neighbor, Lee
Loehr, who ran excitedly through the
house. in which there were LOO rooms.
to find the only one occupied, that In
which the Mauzys slept. The family
got out In safety, but lost all their prop
erty.
The hotel was entirely destroyed and
hardly a vestige of II left in two hours
after the first alarm was sent in.
Mauzy purchased the building after the
Worlds fair for $4,000. and II was dur
ing the fair one of the few immense
ly successful enterprises. Since that
time IL has been an eyesore to neigh
bors, Mauzy says, and he told the police
that he believed IL was ignited by some
of them who hoped to get 1t out of the
way. Ten thousand dollars worth of
furniture which Mauzy had placed in
the hotel In the last week was de-
stroyed. 1t was his intention to reopen
a portion of the house next week.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-08
TROOPS FOR FLOOD DISTRICT.
Governor Tanner Orders Men to Guard
Against Vandals.


Springfield, Ills. April S.-Mayor Car
ney Of Shawneetown has wired the gov
ernor that vandals are doing great
damage and robbing dead bodies, pill
Laying houses and committing other
depredations in the destroyed district.
He begs that a sufficient number Of
the state militia be sent there to pre-
serve the peace and protect property
and lives. Governor Tanner at once
wired Captain Neil Pavey, commanding
the company Of the Fourth infantry
at Mount Vernon, to at once send a de-
tail of four men and one commissioned
officer from his command to Shawnee
town to report for duty to Mayor Car
ney and TO remain there until relieved
by the commander -chief.
Governor Tanner has received tel
egram from Assistant Adjutant General
Smith from Shawneetown asking If he
shall return to Springfield and stating
that DIR. Wines, secretary of the board
of charities, has the camp well in hand
and is attending to the wants of the
sufferers. Colonel Smith states that the
situation is not so bad as a first re-
ported and that the loss of life will not
exceed thirty-fiVe persons
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-08
SILVER MEN In COUNCIL.
League of Bimetallic Clubs in Session at
Indianapolis.

Indianapolis, Ind, April S-About 500
persons were present when President
Reemlin called the convention of the
League of Bimetallic clubs of the Ohio
valley TO order. New officers were
elected as follows: President, j. p.
Tarvin CT Kentucky; vice presidents,
N. r. Tucker of Ohio, F. j. Van Voor-
his Of Indiana, A. c.. Bentley of Illinois
The resolutions presented by Chair
man S. f. Morris were adopted. They
regard the financial question as the
paramount issue and pledge the support
of the league to the securing of bimetal-
lism and free and unlimited coinage Of
silver and gold at the ratio of 16 to 1:
unalterably oppose the single gold
standard believe that congress alone
has power to coin and issue money, and
that this power should not be delegated
to individuals or corporations; express
continued confidence in w. j. Bryan. A
resolution Of sympathy for Cuban pa
triots and in favor of immediate inter-
vention by the United States was also
adopted. w. ]. Bryan spoke at the aft
ernoon session.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-08
Big Order for Ore Car-.

Pittsburg. April s.-The Schoen
Pressed Steel company has been
awarded the contract for the manu-
facture of 1000 steel cars Of the ore and
coal hopper pattern by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad company fer a sum ap-
proximating $1.000000. This is the
largest single contract ever given for
steel cars, and the awarding Of II by
one of the great trunk lines perma-
nently establishes the steel car indus
try and takes 1t out OF the experimental
stage. The works of the Schoen COM
pany will be run at full capacity to
complete the order and many addition
al men will be employed. The cars will
be the largest and strongest ever made.
Each will be 33 feet long and 10 feet
high from the top OF the rail.