Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-07-09
ITEMS FROM FAR AND NEAR
MINOR NEWS OF THE WORLD,
The Business PrOgress-Facts for
the Curious-Accidents and Crime
Notes of PersOns-Churcbes and
Religious News.

A. j. and w. J. Bryant of Tippecanoe
county, Ind, have just completed this sea-
sons wool clip, yielding nearly $500
pounds from 300 sheep, an average of
nearly 4 pounds to the fleece.
Lieut.. w. w. Harris, who was injured
recently by an accidental explosion while
placing submarine mines for harbor de-
tense near Jacksonville, Fla, is totally
blind and deaf in consequence.
Among the bills just passed by congress
is one providing severe penalties for ma
licious injury or destruction of subma-
rine mines, torpedoes, Notifications or
other military or naval defenses.
In an harangue on the battleship Pc
layo before the departure of the Spanish
feet from Cadiz, Spain, Admiral Camara
said to his officers: "We shall not return
to Cadiz till our flag is wet with Amer
lean blood"
The Madrid story that the South and
Central American republics are about to
form an alliance against the United States
is pronounced absolutely false by diplo-
matte representatives of these countries
i'll Washington
Peace or war is the all-absorbing topic
at Madrid, and the desire for peace on
any terms seems to be unanimous among
the masses of the people, as continuation
of the war will practically result in ma
tional destruction.
Over 100 officers and 200 vessels are
now in the naval service of the United
States.
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farmer, became paralyzed by being
caught in a folding bed.
Havana is said to be panic stricken and
famine stricken, and the police force are
mutinous.
Six hundred car loads of celery will be
marketed by growers in Orange county,
Cal, this year
London journals speak in highest praise
of the bravery shown by the United
States troops in Cuba.
A recent shipment to the Klondike
from Seattle included a fire engine, fur
niture for bank, pianos and organs.
Edward Falk, an aged farmer near Ak
ron, O., was kicked by vicious horse
over the heart and instantly killed,
1t is reported that British steamship
company has about completed the pur-
chase of a transportation route across
Nicaragua.
Captain A. X. Capron, who persisted in
the Santiago fight met his tragic death
on the twenty seventh anniversary of his
birthday.
A force of 10000 men is to be kept con-
stantly on our southern coast to serve as
re-enforcements for our troops in Cuba if
needed
It has been decided at Washington that
no war revenue stamps are needed for
money orders, the extra charge being
made at the time of issue.
1t is reported from London that the
Spanish government is preparing to send
additional troops to Puerto Rico by the
fastest steamers available
The war department has instituted a
system of bulletins for the benefit of the
public, giving quick and concise informa-
ton of important happenings.
Mrs Mary Wiggin Fullerton, lO2 years
old. died in Boston last Tuesday. She was
prominent member of the Society OF
Daughters of the Revolution.
llDeflanS are NeHeHitHllH ulSiiiS NV"
United States to establish protectorate
over the republic, and failing in this they
will appeal to Great Britain.
The first mile of track for the first rail-
way in Alaska was laid through Skagway
June Is. Grading was finished for dis
lance of five miles beyond the city limits.
The London Daily Mail says that the
United States must hold the Philippines
to prevent wild scramble for coaling
stations among the European powers.
The Silver Spring Presbyterian church.
Cumberland county, Pa, which was es'
tablished in 1874, reopened their historic
edifice with interesting exercises Last Sun
day.
While at Honolulu an American flag
was presented to the cruiser Charleston
bv the Queen Dowager Kapiolani, OF Ha-
waii, in token of friendship for the United
States.
An island known as the Marcus OF
Weeks. between Honolulu and the Phii-
;nnines. flies. the United States flag and
has been offered to this country as coal
ing station.
spnin Thinks 1t IA Victory.
Madrid. July 5.-The general pubhc OF
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