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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
Parted in a Dream.

Not a war song, but a love song of
the war-a pathetic yet hopeful recital
of the actual parting in dream that
occurred during one of the battles be-
fore Santiago de Cuba. The sweet
heart of a brave American soldier who
was killed in that campaign, in a
dream saw him die. He again ap-
peared to her and bade her good-b bye
In the farewell he asked her to wear
for him a rose in her hair, that he
might surely know her when she came
to meet him. The story is well told
in the words and the muse has been
pronounced as admirably suited there
TO. The song is full of pathos, yet
breathes a spirit of hope for a future
meeting when fond hearts shall be
united. The words and music were
both composed by Halbert L. Hoard,
of Fort Atkinson. Copies may be
obtained from Joseph Flanner, Oil
215 Grand avenue, Milwaukee, or
through local music Dealers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02

Take Rocky Mountain Tea. See
it exterminate poison. Feel it revita3
ize your blood and nerves and brin e
back that happy, joyous feeling of
boyhoOd days. c.. a. Gamm
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
Excellent Officers,

In it's last issue The Jefferson Ban.
ner gives the following handsome en-
dorsement of two Jefferson county
officers, Register of Deeds Weis and
Superintendent of Schools HELEN, both
of whom are candidates for reelection
on the Republican ticket:
A Watertown subscriber asks US t0
say a good word, providing they have
been good officers, for a. j. Weis, whD.
is a Gold Democrat, and Jerome Hell
len, who is candidate for reelection
as superintendent of schools, an office
in which politics ought not toabe COR
sidered We willingly comply with.
our subscribers request.
A. j. Weis, during his two years as
register of deeds for this county, has
made an enviable reputation as aE
ing officer. He has kept the records
in the Office up-to-date. All papers
have been recorded as soon as received
No matter who had business in the Of
fee, he was always willing to give
them his time in assisting in eXamin~
ing the records and in tracing trans
fers and others matters. He has made.
a good register and has thoroughly
carried out the reforms inaugurate6
by ex-Register StOppenbach.
Jerome l.. HELEN was appointed by
State Superintendent Emery as county
superintendent of schools for this
county at the time F. S. Heyer re-
signed. At the following election ne
was nominated by the Republican,
county convention and his nomination.
was ratified at the polls. During his
time of holding the Office he has proved
himself thoroughly competent for the
position. He has the confidence and
esteem of the people. the teachers and
school officers. We do not believe that
anyone will say that Mr.. HELEN has
not made a good superintendent. He
has worked hard and increasingly for
the benefit of the school, spent a large
portion Of his time visiting the schools
Of the county, penetrating into every
district. We agree with our subscri beg
that the Office of superintendent OF
schools should not be a partisan one.
Take Rocky Mountain Tea. Sea
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
independent Candidate.

| hereby announce myself as all
independent candidate for the Of
fice of clerk of the circuit court of
jefferson county. In making this an
nounccment ! viii simply cite my re-
cord II the administration of the
Office while clerk from 1882 to 1886,
and deputy clerk during the present
term. | believe this office to be non
partisan il It's relation to the people
of the county and one in which ex-
perlence and familiarity with the rules
OF court procedure should obtain. I
respectfully solicit the suffrages of all
who desire an e,tcient and economical
administration Of the office.
d. II. BROWN.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on
to the affected parts is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with pain in
the chest or side, or lame back, give if
a trial. You are certain to be more than
pleased with the prompt relief which it
affords. Pain Balm is also a certain
cure for rheumatism. For sale by G,
A. Gamm.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02
Dancing School.

Paul Thom's academy of dancing at
Turner Opera house, Friday evening,
November 4. All scholars desiring to
attend the fall term will please enter
on said date as there will be no more
new scholars admitted thereafter. In
structiOn from s to 10.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-02

body reads them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-06
DISPOSITION OF PRISONERS,
CERVERA MAY BE TAKEN TO
WASHINGTON.
Proposition to Establish a Camp For
Prisoners In Cuba-Must Be Re
moved From Warships at Once.

Washington, July 5.-The question OF
what disposition to make of the Spanish
prisoners taken by the United States
forces is causing the war department
some perplexity. The matter was under
discussion today, but Secretary Alger said
no conclusion had been reached as to the
steps to be taken. 1t is realized that the
naval prisoners cannot be kept long
aboard ship. They must be gotten off be-
fore actual operations are taken by
SIMPSONS fleet against the shore batter
les. 1t has been suggested that the
prisoners be loaded on the transports
available and that the vessels be anchor
ed well out in the water, pending their
final disposition.
As was the practice during the late war,
the naval prisoners in all probability will
be turned over TO the care of the army.
General Shafter, however, already has his
hands full in this direction for, according
to the unofficial reports -Jhich have
reached here he has captured a large
number OF prisoners
One suggestion which the army officials
have unuer consideration is the establish
ment near Skaters army, of a camp
where both the army and navy prisoners
may be located. A suggestion that it
might be in good taste 10 bring Admiral
Cervera and his staff to Washington,
where they could be placed on parole,
meets with some favor in army circles,
though il is very questionable whether
such action will be taken.
The suggestion that the Spanish
prisoners be brought to the United
States is said to meet with objection from
those who are fearful that this will in
crease the danger of the Importation of
yellow fever.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-06
NEGOTIATIONS FOR SURRENDER.
Request of Foreign Consuls Refused
BV Shafter

Copyright, 1898. by the Associated Press.)
{ In the Advance of the American
| Lines, Seven Miles South of Santiago,
July 4-Conferences with the consuls
of the foreign powers have been con-
Quoted near General Wheeler's head
! quarters. The conSulS said there were
$1,000 men, women and children, for
eign subjects, in the city, and they
requested a cessation of hostilitieS in
| order to enable them to be removed
outside Santiago, and to be placed I'M
der the protection of the United States.
This was definitely refused by the
American commander, who declined to
accept any such responsibility.
The consuls were told that it rested
with them to insist upon General Lii
mares surrendering. The conference
was resumed at 9 o'clock this morn
ing, when the conSulS expressed grave
doubts as to General Linares' surren-
der, on account of the false kilograms
in regard to the Spanish victories and
yellow fever among the American
troops sent daily to Madrid, which
caused the Spaniards to think they
dare not surrender and return TO
Spain. However, the foreign cOnsuls
will demand the surrender of the city,
but it is doubtful whether they will
prevail. All the negotiations are sub
mitted direct to Washington, thus
causing some delay. General Wheeler
telephones to General Shafter and the
latter, over the military line from his
tent to the cable station at Guanta-
namo bay, communicates with Wash
ington direct. A courier of the Asso-
ciated Press at o'clock this afternoon
said no conclusions had been reached.
General Shafter denies the existence
of a general armistice under the white
flag, and it is believed hostilities will
recommence on Tuesday at Il o'clock,
before which time the exodus of the
81. 900 foreigners will be accomplished.
The British warshipS PallaS and
Alert and the Austrian warship Maria
Teresa have been allowed by Rear Ad-
miral Sampson to enter the harbor of
Santiago and remove foreign subjects.
One British vessel has already cleared
for Kingston, Jamaica.
The Spanish armOred cruiser Cristo-
bal Colon has listed on her beam ends
on the rocks, and 1t is now practically
ir11n0SSibla save
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-06
TWEHTY-E|GHT NEW RECORDS
WONDERFUL SPEED OF TAYLORF
AND LINTON.
French Champion Covered Thirty
three Miles In An Hour, But the
Welshman Won the Race.

Philadelphia, July 5.-Twenty-ei new
worlds records were established tonight
in the 80 mile match bicycle race at Willow
Grove between Edouard Taylore, cham
pion of France. and Tom Linton. the
Welsh wheelman. and as Distinguishing
feature of the night the little Franchman
succeeded in lowering the worlds record
for one hour, although he was defeated
by Linton in the match race. From the
time the pistol shot started the men,
they followed their fast pacing teams
without losing them once. Taylore got
first away and made the first mile in
1:46&. At the second, the records began
to go, Taylore still leading. He fell be-
hind the record in the third, but again
topped it in the fourth. From then on,
all records were lowered, Linton taking
the lead at the fifth mile and holding it
until the eighth. Taylore then went
ahead for all miles to the %. when the
Welshman again moved 10 the fIOII an Ii
the end of the 80 miles, winning the match
race in SO minutes and 10 seconds.
The performance of the men had been
so remarkable that the officials urged
them both TO go ahead for the hour re-
cord, but Linton failed to unGer 81 aud tue
urgings and dropped out. but the little
Frenchman kept calling on his PAGERS
to speed faster and when one hour had
been reached he had covered a distance
of 80 miles and 963 yards.
The best previous record for one hour
was 90 miles, LOSS yards made by J. W.
Stocks at the Crystal Palace, London,
Sept. q, 1897. The time by miles follows:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-06
DESPERATE NIGHT ATTACK.
Twenty-fourth Infantry Takes Part
In Another Warm Engagement.

Copyright 1898, by the Associated Press.l
Santiago de Cuba, Sunday. July 8,
$50 a. m.-The Spanish made a des-
perate night attack upon our left
shortly before 10 o'clock Saturday
night. The assault was directed at the
position that had been carried by Gen
eral Kent's men. The Spaniards left
the trenches and charged across the
open, striking heavily upon General
WikOffs brigade. consisting of the
Ninth Thirteenth and Twentyfourth
infantry. They were reinforced by a
heavy fire all along their line of guns
and batteries, and succeeded in driving
some of our men from the trenches.
but the heavy fire the Americans in
turn poured in staggered the Spanish
line and sent it Keeling backward with
heavy loss.
The Americans had advanced from
the trenches for the first time, and
while the Spaniards were in the open
some of our Cuttings on the extreme
left did some terrible execution. The
casualties among our men were not
heavy. General Hawkins was shot in
the foot. Over 200 additional wounded
were taken to the rear during the night,
one batch consisting of 120 men.
Under General Skaters orders the
battle was reopened at o'clock this
writing the sound of the firing is like
the long roll of a machine gun, pune
tuated by the heavy boom of the
Spanish battery. The recruits were or
dered to the front today. Our loss has
now reached LOO killed and wounded.
Part of the night attack was directly
opposite TO the stations of the Third
and Sixth cavalry. Captain Bowden
Of the Third cavalry went with
party at l a. m. to straighten
the line of entertainments between
General Chaffee's brigade on the right
and General Kent's division on the left
Whether there was an accident is not
known, but he clashed in the darkness
with the Spanish, who were advancing
in front of the working party, and
was obliged to retreat. RoIlo of troop
2 was killed and Poole of troop E was
wounded. The Spanish did not ad-
vance close enough to draw the fire
If the American main line The action
asted about IS minutes and went on
at other points on our
'front.'. The Spanish loss could not be
lScertained
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decided upon taking the westward
course, with ManzaniIlo, Cienfuesos or.
If possible, Havana the port to be
reached. He. would have gone east.
but for the sighting of a large trans
port fleet off Siboney and the assurance
that convoy of war vessels was still
with the transports. As a matter of
fact, there is no war vessel larger than
a converted yacht, except the New
York, that could have INSTRUCTED Ad-
miral Cervera's escape eastward. Naval
men here are sure that the Spanish
vessels could have disabled or sunk the
New Iork and escaped had the east
ward course been chosen.
It was feared for a time by many
that some Of the sailors and officers
who swan ashore from the Vizcaya.
the Almirante Oquendo and the Maria
Teresa, were killed by the insurgents,
who were seen in the chapparel near
the beach.
This could hardly be verified at this
writing, as no accurate estimate of the
loss of the Spanish fleet was obtain
able
1t is claimed that one shell killed 100
men on the Yizcaya, raking the vessel
fore and aft.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-06
NAVASSA SEIZED.
Haytiens Take Possession of An
American Island.

Baltimore, July "a special cable dis
patch to the Sun today from Kingston,
Jamaica. says: The captain of the schoon-
er Eastern Queen, six days out from
Inagua, reports calling at Navassa island
to take off the tools and stores of the
American company which owns the prop
erty. He found the island occupied by a
band of Havtiens. who prevented him
from landing by threatening to shoot any
person setting foot ashore. They said the
Island had been deserted by Americans
and is now in their possession.
MIR. John S. Fowler. president of the
Phosphate company, which owns the ISL
and. said today: I'VE have not abandoned
Navassa. ard when we had to withdraw
our worknen. we left the United States
flag flying. All the property on the island
belongs to US. We have notified the state
department Of the reported occu3anc,I of
the island. Our agent in the West Indies.
who is located at Port au Prince, Hayti.
had arranged with the administration of
the Haytien navy to remove our property.
The Hayt,ens claimed this island once be-
fore. but the ruling of the state depart
ment when Lewis CasS was at its head
decided the.- claim out of order. and re-
spect has since been accorded our claim
to possession
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-06
A FRIENDS ADVICE.
POOR DELUDED STANDARDS.
Believed Yesterday That Cervera Had
Escaped.

| Copyright, 1898. by the Associated Press
! Madrid, July 3, l p. m.-Almost in
J describable enthusiasm continues TO
prevail here over the supposed escape
of Admiral Cervera and his squadron
from the harbor Of Santiago de Cuba
/ The admiraPs name is on every
) tongue, and it is claimed it was he who
: saved Santiago de Cuba, by adding
I to General Linares' handful of soldiers
his brave sailors to man the guns
ashore and repel the Americans under
General Shafter"
Such is the eXultant eulogy Of Ad-
miral Cervera heard on all sides, this
state Of public feeling being due from
the official announcements from San
tiago. It is supposed here that Ger
vera is running for Havana, since he
has not been reported as arriving at
CienfuegoS, and there will be tremen-
dous anxiety here until it is reported
that Admiral CerVera and his squad
ron are. safe in Havana harbOr. Hopes
are expressed in this city that the
Spanish admiral may capture or de-
stroy some American vessel while On
his way 10 Havana. Foreign news
giving contradictory versions of the
sortie have cast a tinge Of perplexity
and dampness upon the general re-
joicing.
In military circles it is considered
that General Shafter has been
checked. that Rear Admiral Sampson
has been baffled. and that the aspect
Of the war has been changed, but the
universal expression of opinion is that
peace is impossible until something
occurs which is satisfactory to the ma
tional feeling.
The Spanish minister of marine. Sc
nor Aunon, is quoted in an interview as
saying: Il am highly pleased with
the feat Of arms performed by Admiral
CerVera's squadron, which left Santi-
ago the moment Admiral Cervera
judged 1t opportune to do So" After
euIoglZing the Spanish admiral, the
minister of marine added:
Inc squadron could only leave the
harbor at given moment, and when
the moment arrived, Admiral Cervera
selzed 1t. l have never doubted he
would do so. But, of course, it is diff
cut to foreSee the result. The Ame-i
can squadron was taken by surprise.
AFTER attacking us, the American adj
mlral detached five of his best ships,
which steamed for some time abreast
or ours, but they were soon left astern.
only the Iowa and Brooklyn were able
to follow our fleet, but it is certain they
will not do so far for fear of reprisaIs
on our part. Admiral Cervera deserves
great praise"
London, July 5.-A dispatch to the
Evening News from Madrid says that
after Fridays battle at Santiago do |
Cuba the marines and guns belonging !
to Admiral Cervera's fleet were re-
shipped preparatory to the squadroa's |
sOrtie from the harbOr
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-06
ENTERED THE CANAL.
Camara's Squadron Sails For the
Philippines.

Port Said, July 5.-The Spanish fleet,
under the command of Admiral Ca
mara. consisting of the Pelayo, Carlos
Y, Patricia, Rapido, Buenos Ayres,
Isla de Panay, San Francisco, Isla de
Luzon, San Augustin and San Ignacio
de LoyOla, has entered the Suez canal.
The Spanish torpedo boats which We're
with the fleet have been ordered to
Messina, Sicily.
Admiral Camara's torpedo boats have
sailed, their destination, it is said, being
a Spanish port.
Cadiz, July 5.-Dispatches received
here this evening report a fire, contin-
uing for i hours. on board the Spanish
cruiser Alfonso XIII. 1t is said that
no serious damage was done, but the
accident win delay her departure for
some time.
Washington, July 5.-The definite Of
fetal report reaching here today that
the Spanish fleet had entered the Suez
canal, made no change in the plans of
the navy department as to sending
Commodore WatsOn's squadron to the
coast Of Spain. Secretary Long said it
would start at the earliest possible mo-
ment, but he did not care to give the
day Of departure.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-06
the American fleet from the vessels of

the American fleet from the vessels of
Cervera's squadron. They had been
on half rations so long that many of
them were nearly famished. and if they
had not been taught that capture by
the Americans meant death they would
have welcomed it, because it insured
them good food and plenty of it.
1t is learned authoritatively that
tremendous pressure is being brought
to bear upon the Spanish commander
of Santiago by the foreign consuls res
ident in the city to induce him, in the
interests of humanity, to surrender to
the inevitable. The consuls have COM
municated with their governments, and
it is believed here that representations
will be made by them to Spain to in
duce her to permit the city to surren-
der, thereby preventing further loss of
life and property. What the result of
these negotiations may be cannot be
foretold. The opinion is that the Span
iards will fight to the last, and capt.
ulate only when they are forced to do
so. For that reason any delay of Of
fensive action against the city is not
regarded in army circles with favor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-06
SAMPSOHMUST ASS|STS SKATER
Ccontinued from Page ID

| listing of the casualties and not one
fifth of the total names are known ever
to the commanding officers. Already
500 cases have been handled at the hos
pltal here because of the overflow from
the hospital at the front. All the
wounded here are recovering. There
has been only one death since the hos
pital was established, that of Private
Meyers, of the Sixth infantry, which
occurred today. He was shot through
the body.
Adjutant Wood of the Ninth cavalry,
who was shot through the face, and
who was not expected to recover, is i'm
proving rapidly, and will be sent to Key
West next week.
There has been much conjecture to-
day as to whether Lieutenant NJ. A
Mabon of the Tenth cavalry, who is the
acting typographical officer of the staff,
made the maps of the trails before Fri
days battle. He has been at work ever
since, most of the time in and around
the Spanish lines. He has almost re-
fused an escort, and though he has
been shot at several times he has not
been wounded. Thursday, while out
with two men. he encountered a de-
tachment of three Spaniards and an
officer and took all prisoners.
A total of 290 prisoners were captured
in the battle at Caney on Friday, of
whom IS We're regular Spanish soldiers
in uniforms, two officers and the re-
mainder armed residents of the town.
Nine wounded men were left in the
block house, attended by a native ply
stefan. The other prisoners were
brought to Juragua today in charge of
Captain Macarthur and two companies
of the Thirty third Michigan, and
camped along the railroad. The Gu
bans followed them in great crowds
and hurled epithets at the frightened
captives. All the soldiers belonged to
the Twenty-ninth Spanish regulars,
and expect to be killed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-06
FOOD FOR The CUBANS.
Cargo of Supplies Is Now Being Load
cd at New York.

Washington, July 5.-The plan of feeding
the starving Cubans is proceeding sys-
tematically. despite the attention which
tho authorities are obliged to give to the
war. These plans are being carried out by
the cosnm,ssary department of the army.
Today large consiGnments of food are
being loaded on the steamer Port Victor
at New York viz: 1900 pounds of corn
meal, $4,000 pounds of flour: 80. coo pounds
bacon: 5000 pounds of coffee; $4,000
pounds sugar: &C O00 pounds of soap; $4,000
pounds of salt and 5000 pounds of pepper.
These will be made up into rations and
distributed over a wide territory to the
Cuhans This is but one of several con-
signments. as the work of relief has been
GONG on Tor the past Two months, nun
dreds of thousands of government rations
being distributed. The supplies will now
include refrigerated and cold storage beef
for Cuban troops and the reconcentrados.
The first consignment of this kind will
leave Tampa on next Saturday and will
he sufficient to last until the next con-
signment of refrigerated beef goes for
ward.