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The herald., 1898-08-07

L:eutenants Marcelino Ramos and Jose
Berruezo.
At o'clock on the afternoon that Cover
nor Marina announced that he would sur
render the Stars and Stripes We're raised
over the old fortress upon which the
Charleston had fired on entering the har-
Dor. The island will be held as a coaling
station for future expeditions.
Topography of Guam
The following morning, which was the
third day after our arrival a the island
those who desired We're permitted to go
ashore. Before passing further however.
a brief description and history of the island
may be of interest According to Rossers :
Pilot Guide Guam Is twenty-seven miles
long and it's greatest breadth is ten miles.
The island is the largest and most import
ant of the Ladrone group. The northern
part is generally low but to the southwark
it is rather mountainous and more irregu-
lar and broken in outline. AT distance it
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Glass Sealed Orders

Glass Sealed Orders
Sealed orders furnished Capt Glass Of
the Charleston which were opened after
the departure from Honolulu directed the
fleet to proceed to Guam island and de-
stroy the small Spanish fortiflcatlons there.
The island is the southernmost of the La
drone group 34O0 miles distant from Homo
lulu 1t lies between the 18th and 14th
parallels north of the equator, and to reach
1t 1t was necessary to run considerably
south of the direct course to Manila.
A few days after leaving Honolulu, as the
vessels drew nearer the equator the balmv
atmosphere which had blown Sc pleasantly
over the decks at the edge of the tropics
grew heavy with humidity and the heat
became oppressive. There were frequent
showers which temporarily cooled the at
mosphere When it rained it generally
poured. The water came down in perfect
torrents, as If a mighty funnel had been
opened above the ships. In ten or fifteen
minutes the clouds would squeeze them
selves dry and blow away. Then the sun
would come out again as bright as ever.
The frequent rains interfered seriously
with the soldiers sleeping on deck. On
reaching the tropics as many as could find
room would spread their blankets on the
hurricane deck in the fresh air, but the
perpetual drenchings they got after the
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Special Correspondence to The Herald

ON BOARD THE TRANSPORT CITY
OF SYDNEY, OFF CAVITE, July L.
After two days spent at Honolulu, where
the hospitality and good will of the citizens
Tor Uncle Sans soldiers knew no bounds,
the fleet bearing assistance to Admiral
Dewey again started June 4th on the long
voyage to the Philippines. Thousands of
people swarmed on the wharves to give
the boys in blue farewell that even ex-
ceeded the enthusiasm of their hearty re-
ception. Cheer after cheer arose from the
shore and was answered from the vessels
until the voices from shore could no
longer be heard. In those two days the
Hawaians had completely won the hearts
Of the soldiers whom they had entertained
SC grandly, and many lonesome evening
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cisco, developed after the departure from
Honolulu. Fortunately all the cases were
light and no fatalities resulted from the
epidemic. Altogether the health of the
troops on the transports was especially
good and except for the measles there was
remarkably little sickness considering the
length of time the men were on board and
the changes of climate they have expert
erced.
During the voyage one death occurred.
Private Elias Hutchinson Of Company NJ,
Second regiment. Oregon volunteers, dieG
from appendicitis on the City Of Sydney
June 21st. He was taken Ill a week earlier
and was operated upon on the 10th by Dr.
H. c. Cardwell. The next few days his con-
dition seemed much improved. but the op-
pressive heat was against his chances FOR
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fallen somewhat into decay. The college
was built in 1913 and was established 70"
the instruction of natives. 1t has answered
the object Of its founders for now all the
natives while they have not los; lneir
primitive language, speak and understand
Spanish.
Agana is built close to the shore. The
streets ere wide and clean. The people are
generally quiet and orderly They arc in
do,ent in the extreme. There are now very
few pure-blooded natives on the island.
Through the frequent visits of foreigners
they have become mingled with all ra ces.
The half-breed Japanese and Chinese pre-
dominate with liberal spr!nkling of Span
ish mestizos A peculiarity Of the half
breeds Is that they are copper-colored and
many of them have light hair.
History of the Ladrones
The Ladrone islands have belonged to
Spain since their discovery by Magellan
when he was circumnavigating the globe
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since been followed by Spain In the treat
ment of all her colonies, and of late particu-
larly in the treatment of Cuba and the Phil
ippines. He killed, burnt and destroyed; he
carried the fire and sword everywhere in
the islands. instead of kindness and con-
ciliation. With their houses burned and
relatives murdered, the remnant of natives
were driven frfom the island of Guam, and
then hunted down throughout all the other
islands of the archipelago. A dreadful
famine, followed by an epidemic, finished
the work which had been begun by slaugh-
ter: peace reigned in the new colony, but it
was almost destitute of population.
The Principal Harbor
San Luis de Apra bay, where our fleet
anchored. is the principal harbor of Guam.
1t is five miles from the capital city of
Agana, but there is good road between the
two places. Very few vessels now call At
the island except the mail steamship.
which, before the capture of Manila, made
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ton In 1t was Surgeon Jose Romero of the
Spanish troops stationed on the island. He
came on board and reported to Captain
Glass that Governor Juan Marina desired
him to present his compliments and say
that he had not returned the vessels sa-
Lutte because he had no powder. However
the doctor would look through the vessel
and If there was no cause to quarantine
the Americans the governor would be glad
to see them on shore. In fact the people
were preparing feast for their reception
The doctor was not trying TO be hum
orous but was really in earnest. The news
of the war had not yet reached the island
and as the fort which had been fred into
was an abandoned one and the Spaniards
did not notice that 1t had been struck they
took the firing for friendly salute They
had received their latest news from Manila
April 9th.
The Governors Slow Surrender
Captain Glass informed the Spanish doc
tor that the Americans had no need of a
quarantine officer and directed him to
carry q demand to the governor to sur
render. To this demand the governor a
couple Of hours later sent an equivocal re-
ply. Captain Glass then sent word that un-
ing day the American troops would be
landed. The allotted time passed and as
the governor had not complied with the
demand 200 troops. composed of 160 MEM
bers Of the Second regiment Oregon vol
unteers. and forty marines we're emba rked
in small boats and started ashore. Before
they reached the landing a canoe put off
from the shore with a white flag bearing
messenger from the governor who
brought word that the Spaniards, num-
bering ffty-four soldiers and Ave officers,
were ready to surrender. He asked to be
allowed until o'clock to deliver himself
on board the Charleston and this request
was granted. True to his word the COVER
nor and his men marched to the landing
at the time agreed upon and surrendered.
The Spanlards were armed with Mauser
rifles. They were accompanied by 100 ma
tive soldiers armed with muskets. The
guns were taken away from the NATIVES
and they were allowed to return to their
homes. but the Spaniards were all taken
to the City of sydney where as naval prts-
oners they were turned over to the custody
of Iicutenant-Comman Y. S. Phelps.
Ladrone Army on Board
The prisoners were given the same ac-
Communications as our own soldiers. State
rooms were provided for the officers and
they mess at the same table as our own
officers. Following is a list of the officers
captured: Governor, Lieutenant Colonel
Juan Marina; Lieutenant Commander Gar
cia Gutierrez, captain Of the port; Captain
Casoe Duarte, Surgeon Jose Romero and
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since then has been frightened by pleasant
recollections of their beautiful homes and
kindly hoSpitalitN.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-29
JOURNAL X-RHYS.

Salem still the
A wag says Heritage rhymes
Salem will do her share in making fednot state fair.
Dewey the boy He's justaken ia the en Philippines
Salem is always doing things in season. ice beer
all cheaper.
The Marion couaty tally sheet orpes baye left
90 to Manila
any help president
OF the senate
Another the state uvery gone sn
Oregon progresses
taking n
in conversation.
Salem editor like Newport because the clans didn't right
into his tent and crawl into his big mouth.
spanards put up fight by they
be pretty good at putting 'up
geology will
tempt to classify all the fossils in Oregon
The Mother Hubbard is the national dress there
Oregon people forming
taking that don't do their thinking for them
Eugene Register: local wit has inquired Mark Hanna required
attach revenue stamps to all the checks in his trousers
The News Rep says Astoria prosper long city
gamblers police and crooked deputy district attorney
the city owned the works everybodcoud have water for half
OF half the people paying two prices But that would be
socialism
-
Buen Senior Saga should spend his me practcng
Shells From the Sea sh Watson
Is about to sail
der trelbt rech und utrecht Etome st.
Jphs Bat Mt Angel There deal philosophy that
mark
Herman senaorsp peculiar
represent administration, Mhetes
every thing.
of the of Hawaii? Fine climate good
picking and plenty OF poi.-Independent.
The WoOdburn paper nomnates ex Gov. Fletcher.
imaginative and high military
would the biggest battle Manila
that the Who is put that fight?
about his Office of soldiers home
prosperous will
Albany Bukha OF Bukat Lee left morning
O'Clock on his bicycle for Beknp springs After stopping awhile
o'clock expected TO be the springs miles
Albany by the route he took, tonight.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-29

been commissioned notarIes by the
governor.
There will he concert by the Salem
Military Band this evening at the
corner OF State and Commercial
streets.
Miss Eva Poujade. OF Geryais, who
has been spending a. few days with
her friend Miss Marie Klrn returned
home this afternoon.
Armen Steiner returned to Salem
on this mornings train. For some
time past Mr.. Steiner has been
managing drug store In Grants Pass.
A local dealer says New York hop
crop ls not short as reported. II IL
were short buyers would be bidding
more actively for the Oregon crop.
Spraying this hot weather Is very
effective and improves the crop rap
idly.
The governors ofilce has been with p
out q secretary or stenographer part
OF this week, The governors private
secretary is on his summer outing and
the governors stenographer has gone
TO war. The governors secretary is
expected to return the latter par. OF
this week however.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-29
In the Murphy Block.

Salem will soon have another new
drug store. DR.. G. S, Stone, by the
first of the week, will open his new
store at 255 Commercial street. 1t
will DE In charge of Mr.. Ralph Walker
a young druggist from Portland. The
store is We'll fitted up and will be.
when the stock'iS in, one of Salem's
tinest;stores,
Dan. Fry's old stand is also being
fitted up and will be used by Messers
Thomas and Watt and Mr.. E. II.
Flaggi'as offices. With these .two
buildings occupied the south end OF
Commercial street will be much more
businesslike. Though 1t is dull now
Incident to the hot weather and the
summer vacation, these little signs
Did fair for more prosperous times
soon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-29
To Investigate Forest Fires.

Salem special to Portland paper:
Frederick V. Colyille, government
botanlst, Is in Oregon again .and
after conference with John Mimic
and s. B, Ormsby, he left for Eugene,
IL is supposed to'trayerse the reserve
with a pack train from Hazeldell To
Mount Hood. His object is to gather
data concerning the time OF occur.
renee and cause OF forest fires. Cap
tain 5. b. Ormsby, who is familiar
with mountain travel, and whose
home is In the mountains, considers
this trip impracticable almost impos-
sible. He states that II Mr.. .Colyille
trayerses country passable TO mack
train he will not pass through the
timber region aud will miss the real
object .Of his labOrs. Mr.. Colyille
stated last evening that he Is entirely
ignorant OF the country through
which he proposes 10 travel. His
guides are two young men fromKlam-
ath county, who have never been as
far north In the Cascades as Hazel
dell. In view Of THESE facts, Captain
ormsby thinks IL quite probable that
the party will get lost aud be obliged
20 give up their present plans.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-29
Union Declared Impossible.

Salem special to Portland paper:
Professor johnson, OF Tacoma uni
versity, arrived in this city this
morning and was Immediately closeted
with Rev. John Parsons and General
W. IL. Odell, two members of the
board Of trustees of Willamette
University. They held a long con.
ference on the subject OF a union
OF the three universities, but no
definite conclusions were reached.
Gen. Odell stated today that VIII.
lamette university had not considered
the matter OF union and had no
proposition 60 consider 1t is gen.
orally understood that the trustees of
Willamette University do not favor a
union. Prof. Johnson was seen after
the conference aud said that a union In
which Willamette university woulc
be included would be next TO impos-
slble, though the effort would be
continued. The objections urged by
the sWillamette university trustees
are that a union would take the
school away from Salem, and the
trustees feel under such great obll.
cations 20 the people OF Salem that
they could not favor a change,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-29
Crop Notes.

The wheat crop is not MAMMA. an,
aS hrge as expected but the large
acreage VIII make the whole cron a
lieaVy one. But the yield is NOT 0oing
W oe as large as was expected Tba
lliain crop is headed about six Inches
nlE'ler tnan secondary crop, that ls
composed of lighter heads.
The peach crop is renorted on,,a
Soou ana OF iire quality. There will
oe peaches to ship and the late var
le'leS are especially fine. IL Is mat,ac
ol surprise that more people do not
grow peaches. ''
t,a mosC farmers have more hay than
Vhey can store and are putting n I'm
rleks for baling when they Get other
% oiopS OH Their hands. The well saved
money. " "'"s
a uozen new fruit drlers are oo,np
up ID the Liberty and Rosedale fruIl
arms arms region. They cost from S3OO IN
'lvoo each This is good sign as IL
nu'cales growing interest in this
uiporIaht branch Of Western Oregon
INDUSTRIES. Green fruit shlDments as
RUE DO not pan out well, but the
ndn VINO puts up a choice article of
ihely rlpened fruit is on the right
Inc, ''' ''H"'
.o, Two OF The Looney boys were in
'olh Looney's butte. They say a lit
y tnreshlng has been done. but that
ne yield OF wheat is going to be dis
p'po'nIlng' y The kernels are not
'eu Out as big as was expected.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-29
ON THE SQUARE.
That Is Where You Are Expected TO Be
Tomorrow Evening.

That Is Where You Are Expected to BE
Tomorrow Evening.
All arrangements are completed fol
the Patriotic Campfire Supper and en-
tertainment at Marion Square tOmor-
row evening Hon. Thos. II, Tongue
congressman for this district, has
promised that II possible he will be
PRESENT and address the people. His
subject being Of course the war be
tween the United States and Spain.
Every business man should eat his
supper at the square, because on the
square you will get square meal and
be doing the square thing by the SOL
dler boys in Manila. Supper will be
served from to 8. and rs sOOh as the
shade OF night fall the park will be
illuminated. Ice cream Will he served
with cake for ten cents. Prof. ScobY
aud his church choir Will furnish vo-
cal music and the Salem band has
been engaged for the evening. Every
body should be there aud an especial
INVITATION is extended To residents in
the country.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-29
OPINIONS OF sALEMrrEs

As to Advisability Of Acquiring the
Philippine Islands.
The news Of the surrender OF Ma
Mia and the question OF terms Of
peace wIth Spain has preclpitated in
terest on the question of acquiring
the Philippine islands as American
territory. The following expressions
were heard from citizens OF the
Capital City.
CIaud Catch: We've got em.
What are we going TO do with 'em I?
Other nations will hold us respon.
sible for being 10 possession. J don't
think we want them hut how can we
get rid OF them ?
A. N. Bush: "We want Cuba and
Porto Rico. But can't conceive Of
anything more undesirable than the
Philippines. Too far away. | hope
the president will express himself. II
he does III endorse him."
John Q. Wilson: Hawaii has gOy-
ernment and the Cubans will soon be
capable OF governing themselves.
But the Philippines we have no use
for"
}. II. Albert: dewey should .haye
sunk those ships and come right
home. We have no business over
there
DR.. John Shaw: "BeyondNa cOaIing
station we want no territory 81 far
away.
Senator N, H. Loney had not made
up his mind that we wanted more
than coallng station and land
enough to protect IL.
Frank Lowell: "We can't :rust the
Spanlards TO rule the natives and we
can't trust the natives TO rule the
island. 1t is hard TO say what TO do. 8"
Hon, JEFF Myers; 1--WE should
protect our commercial interests first.
| am opposed TO returning the
Islands TO Spain, or allowing any
European power to controll them"
DIR. bradshaw. IF it's going to
Involve us In any international com.
pllcatlons we do not want them,
w. ii. Odell: 1--WE ought not let
go OF all that we have gained there.
Especially ought we TO hole Luzon,
the principal island that has been
surrendered to Dewey. We owe 1t to
the native races that they be not
turned over TO the barbarlsm Of Span
lsh rule, but be advanced toward
some OF the benefits OF civilization" "
II. r. Kincaid, Secretary OF State:
1--WE shall have port and one of the
best island, at least, l don't see why
free republic like ours shouldn't
have anything that any flrst-class
nation In the world considers deslra-
BILE, and II we don't have IL some old
world monarchy WILL"
g. III. Markham, general freight and
passenger agent s. p. Co. would only
say that he thought IL a question OF
expedlency from commercial stand
point, TO be determined after an In
vestlgation just as any other business
matter would be looked into. If de-
slrable TO have the islands let us keep
them.
Gov. Lord: Favors strongly compel.
lingSpain to get of the new world
entirely and to rellngqlsh Cuba and
Porto Rico. Believes In annexation
OF Cuba. The remoteness OF the Phil.
ipplnes, the ignorance and superstition
OF their people makes their annexa.
tlon undesirable. Temporary po-
session is necessary, but they are not
fitted, as q mixed Asiatic race, TO be.
come part OF our population.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-29
AT MARION COURTHOUSE
proceeding At the Various Departments
Of the Capital County Seat

proceeding At the Various Department,
of the Capital County Seat.
Andrew F. Hangar today decided lc
j. NJ. Wolfard for $1,000, "a b. IOC
acres OF land in Marion county.
A deed was filed today byJ II
Douglas and wife t0J.C. Commonc
Tor lot Is block Oiu Scott's Mills
9o"nslte, consideration $780, IT, was
stipulated in the deed that the man.
aiacture' sale or drinking Of intoy.
lcating liquors on the premises would
revert the property to the Friends
church. '0'u'
The mortgage for $3.50 on lot le
oiock Il in Scott's Mills, issued nv
\. Commons tc G. w. and MorIoa'
" WNSTp;ong 3 was satisfied today.
Az. W. Z. Lord, governor ct al, VS. Mrs
S,no6 n5ISe snyder a foreclosure suit it % ror
gtOoo nOo WIN per cent Interest frao,
d1e Dec; o. 1892, Sl25 attorneys fecs pu1 an5
0'Sioo ~ lakes was filed TODAY. ""u
tif' a. W. Hunt is attorney for plain !
tata a. zoo coolidge today decided real 90
p Ts'e ueaI SllvertOn valued at sSio 90 ~
r. L. and c, NJ. Brown. D aO S''o 10
ridn r., w. W, Durbln decided 5 acres of Ma
to d. Marx. 'aiued tSl46S.36
RasseaI n, n; snd DI@lck nick gave "a mortgage to
,tTaw raw hn.u Snu Company for $3.50 On a. -
''Isw PNSs burning y traction engine, u" d
,cntnSc SS y, y, ana i Wylie A. MOores ax
- ,oSeors w OF the estate of Ellen Ell'si Rex eX-
,lOoi ,tsg mortgage for S3l00 nn mioore ,
G niSsioDS,I 70, salem TO the board Of ioU co,, :
land VI Scnool and a
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-29
Salem Local,

@. /. Goode was passenger 10
Portland today.
Hon. Frank Baker and wife were
Portland passengers this morning.
Mrs, A. b. Buren is quite III at her
home, the corner of Court and High
streets.
Mr.. Nick Haas OF the secretary OF
states ONCE, left for Belknap Springs
today for two weeks outing.
Mr.. VIM. G.. Martin is spending tho
summer vacation on the Mckenzie
river 10 Eastern Lane county,
As suggested In the JOURNAL Iast
week the new flags have been holsted
on the state house flag stats,
A. II. Wilmington, OF Portland and
ID. l.. Watson, OF Marshheld, have
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-29

Mrs. A. M, Mauritzen OF New burg
was examined before County Judge
g. p, Terrell Thursday; DR.. Il. A
Pierce conducting the examination.
She was alluded Insane and duly
committed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-29

Happiness has entered many a
Salem household the past week, Howy
Why through those exceptionally
low prices on furniture, wall paper
and carpets. at Buren s. Hamilton's 8
removal sale. For the few remaining
days the prices are cut To the bone
29-2t
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-29
dRAND CRAB LUNCH.

a Salem Man Win Treat His Friends
to Six Dozen.
thai eI ~ hamilton writes from Newport
Si~ S NC VIII come home Saturday With
Sriaaen S,H u9zen fresh crabs, and inyites ali
evenIns euIs 10 call at his place Saturday
crab lunch. '"'o' q s'a"u '''e
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-29
A Large Consignment.

Thursday large consignment OF
goods was shipped to Salem parties by
Branson, s. Co. They sell you high
grade goods IN high grade manner.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-29
Hon orowers Ai,ention

Ult ~ important 10 zee the hOr ticket
plans and prices at C0nOYer the Busi-
ness Printers. Dearb0rn's book store.
~ co d&W
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-29
HOTEL WILLAMETTE

Ing: 'a'' To-Day were follow.
sbe1Idaann LILLIAN s! Straw, woodburO. W
3PInerldan, Washington, nEutn' d E' " j.
iaOsS isSert' y Albany P. Q. Holland u. D.. j.
Myrtle Crsasna CmsSsn'i e, L HoopepgoTo5sal n,O5a'
Mrs Aiiod 4, hdl.c;h5,enbach, San Fronaiannad
Yakima. aud daughter, North
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-29

Only a few days are left, before the
removal, but Buren & Hamilton are
still Offering their great removal
sale" bargains. Some OF the best
prices are still left, and the prices are
now the lowest. 90 2t
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-29
Attention. Woodmsn

p,,ur i3ur presence is earnestly desired
friday night, July 29' al Woodmen
nets Degree work. Two new chop
GEO. s. REID, &C.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-29
GAIL A MnssuNanR

and have your notes and packages
delivered, to ocllect bill to 20 on
errands for you. Ask for special
rates on merchants packages
Charges reasonable. Bicycle ser
vice. Ring Blue boxes or telephone
20.
Lockwood Messenger System, Central
office No. 288 Commercial street.