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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-08-18
BtsMARcK.s BIG BLAZE.


North DAk0ta Metr0polls Almost De-
stroycd by Fire.
Bismark. N. D., Aug. 10.-Fire de-
stroyed the best portion of the city of
Bismark this evening, licking up hum
dreds of thousands Of dollars worth Of
property. The flames originated in
the agents Office of the Northern Pa
cifio depot. Almost before they were
discovered, the entire building and the
immense warehouse of the company
were in flames. Oils and powder con-
tributed fuel, and before the flames
could be checked. they had spread to
the Tribune Office, Hare's hardware
store and an entire row of buildings.
The flames then leaped the street to
the magnificent First National bank
building, which melted away in few
minutes. The Central block followed,
and the flames spread rapidly to the
postoffice, sweeping over the entire
block, and carrying down the post
office, Merchants bank block, Griffin
block and all the intermediate frame
and brick structures. Fire then spread
across and devoured Kupitz's store and
the greater part Of the block. The
flames also spread north and into resi-
denoe block and completely destroyed it.
Firemen were powerless to check the
inroads of the fire. which spread to
scores of buildings, licking them up as
so much waste paper.
The origin of the fire is unknown,
as no one was in the freight Office when
it started. 1t is impossible to estimate
the loss tonight. All wires are burned,
the Western Union Office being one of
the first to go. The railroad Office was
also destroyed. A temporary cut-in
was made to handle imperative busl-
ness
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-08-18
VICTORIOUS cuBANs.

Conner Army Forces the Trocha and
Marches Into Camaguey.
New York, Aug. lathe Cuban
junta in this city has the following Gu
ban advices:
The American arms sent into Cuba on
the last Nunez expedition on the gov
eminent steamer Wanderer have been
used with good effect by the Cuban
soldiers under Gomez, Diaz and Rojas.
News of Cuban victories in the western
provinces has reached here, one of the
battles being the largest and most i'm
portant ever fought in that part of
the island. With the news of victory,
however. comes story of Cuban suffer-
ing from starvation. and an appeal for
further aid from the United States.
The principal battle was the result of
the success Of the attempt of General
Gomez. with 5000 men, to force the
trocha between Las Villas and CANA
guey. to make his headquarters with
the officers of the government Of the
Cuban republic In Camaguey. The
trocha at this point was guarded by
1000 6paniards under General Castel-
lanos, and never had been broken be-
fore. General Gomez himself led his
soldiers, as they made the attack on
the trocha and blockhouses early in the
morning. The principal blockhouses
were not heavily garrisoned and were
quickly stormed and taken. The Span
ish soldiers fell back of the trocha, and
there made a stubborn resistance,
which they kept up the greater part of
the day. In the afternoon. however,
their main body gave way before ma
chete charge Of the Cubans, and the en-
tire line marched without further inter-
ruption into Camaguey. More than
300 Spaniards were killed in the battle
and about 100 Cubans lost their lives.
There we're many wounded on both
sides. The Spanish and Cuban wound
ed were cared for alike by General Go
mez' physicians. and the Spanish pris-
oners were liberated after being de-
prived of their arms.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-08-18

San Francisco, Aug. 10.-A special
to the Examiner dated Manila, July
81, via Hong Kong, says: A
heavy engagement took place tonight
between the American and Spanish
forces at Malate. The Spanish made
an attack, attempting to turn our right.
After an hours fighting they were re-
pulsed. The troops engaged were:
First battalion, California volun-
teers: Tenth Pennsylvania; first bat
TALON, Third artillery. regulars, and
battery A, Utah. E.
Our loss was nine killed and A
wounded. The Spanish loss was up
ward Of 900 killed and 800 wounded.
Our volunteers made glorious de-
fense against upward of 5000 OF an
ATTACKING force. The battle ragged Tor
three hours.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-08-18

Wichita, Kan, Aug. lathe larg-
est gathering of full-blood Cherokee
Indians ever held in the Indian terri
tory is in session at Tucker Springs,
Cherokee Nation, an ont-of-the-way
place on the Grand river. The Indians
commenced gathering there Sunday
morning, and they are still arriving.
The meeting was called by Daniel Red
bird. head captain Of the Jeetowahs,
for the purpose of discussing various
affairs Of the nation and the national
party, who also select candidate for
chief. Fully 10000 Indians and many
white citizens are in attendance. The
meeting will last four or five days. and
will end with a big dance. Last year,
at convention of this kind, five men
were killed.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-08-18

Spain will touch the heart of President
Mckinley, and that he will consider it
honorable to show that II the United
States is strong, it is great and mag.
unanimous enough to spare the van
quished enemy, not to abuse the vic
tory, and to desire by the generosity OF
it's acts to make the treaty with the
people they have learned to respect on
the battlefield a veIitable pact OF
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-08-18
TERMS OF PEACE.

Spain Accepts All tho American Condi-
lions Of Peace.
Madrid, Aug. 9.-The cabinet coun-
Gil terminated after having completed
and approved the reply to the United
States, which, it is said, accepts the
American conditions. The government
is fully convinced that the note will be
satisfactory to the Washington govern
ment, and that a suspension Of HOSTILE
ties will be its immediate consequence.
Senior Sagasta, the premier, at noon
concluded his conference with the queen
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-08-18

landed before she had settled her an
Choir. It was found that she did not
have clean bill OF health from the
quarantine station, and no one else was
allowed to land by the collector Of GUS
toms.
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RELEASE DEMANDED.
French Steamer Olinde Rodriguez
Wanted by Owners.

Wanted by Owners.
Paris. Aug. l0.-The Temps today
says Fresh and energetic instruc-
tions have been sent to M. Cambon, the
French ambassador at Washington. to
secure the release of the French steam
er Olinde Rodriguez. The minister
for foreign affairs for q week past has
pointed out to the United States that
her detention is arbitrary and illegal,
and laid stress on the fact that she has
diplomatic mail bags on board"
The Olnde Rodriguez was captured
by the New Orleans on July II off San
Juan de Porto Rico, and was taken as q
prize into Charleston, S. @. The Com
paigne General Transatlantique has de-
clined Americas offer to release the
steamer pending legal decision.
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friendship. It is certain, the Temps
adds, that Spain will be rewarded for
her wisdom. Freed from the Cuban
incubus, she will regain energy and
vitality and march with joyful steps to-
ward calm and prosperous future.
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Capote at Key Wet.

Key West. Fla, Aug. 12.-Vice-
President Mendez Capote, Of the Cuban
provisional government, accompanied
BY Senior Pertillo. arrived here today
on the Mascotte. They came from
Washington with authority from the
navy department to proceed to Cuba on
an American ship as soon as possible
in order to confer with the other lead
ers at the seat OF the Cuban provisional
government on the coming elections
and other political questions coincident
with the restoration Of peace.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-08-18
Distressing Fatality.

Lisbon. Aug. 10.-During the depart.
ure OF Dr.. Campos SALES. president OF
Brazil. BY the transatlantic liner
Thames for America (probably Buenos
Ayres) today two steamers that were
carrying friends to bid him farewell
came into collision, swanping two
ANAL boats. It Is feared that no fewer
than 40 persons were drowned.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-08-18

The Spanish led In the attack, at
tempting to dislodge our troops by q
thanking movement, from a strong posi-
ton they have been holding near the
enemy's lines. The position is still
held by our troops.
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Wanderer in Trouble.

Tampa, Fla, Aug. 10.-After an ex-
citing trip to the coast of Cuba, the
Wanderer has returned here to get into
trouble. She came in early this morn
ing, and q large number of Cubans
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Monterey and Transports.

San Francisco. Aug. 10.-A special
to the Call. from Cavite, dated Aug.
6, says: The three transports which
sailed from San Francisco with Cen
eral Merritt, but which were delayed
at Honolulu arrived today. The mon
itor Monterey also arrived.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-08-18

Madrid, Aug. l2.-An official dis
patch received here form San Juan de
Port Rico. says:
THE American forces attacked the
heights Of Guyana. A guerrilla
force, under Major Cervera, kept up
continuous fire for an hour, and held
the position, the enemy's attack being
repulsed. We suffered no loss. The
enemy's losses are not known.
"The village of Coamo was attacked
by a largely superior force and had to
be abandoned. Our troops are retreat
inQ. MACIAS."
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American w.rship for Gautem.ia.

San Francisco, Aug. 12.-The United
States man-of-waT Albatross, formerly
the flagship Of Admiral Miller. has
been ordered to San Jose de Guatemala,
and will sail for that port today. Sev-
eral months have elapsed since an
American warship has been stationed
in Guatemalan waters. The AlbatrOss
will remain south until the troubles
there eubeide.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-08-18

Secretary Alger says there is no foun-
dation for the report that the Cubans
have been out Of from rations.
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Minor Neus T&.,

will ~ ny OF Invasion to Porto Rico
uluOer $4,000 when completed.
The artillery aI9y is being concentrated in
Csrlis, ' u! Sierra, in Spain, where q
rlls' uprising is feared.
Probably ., our tirst-class battleships,
inforee as s'e oregon. will be sent to re.
e. admiral Dewey at Manila.
tavors es,o,,: fingree, of Michigan,
lee ean establishing republics in colon
States su,! from Spain, the United
'' acting as guardian.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-08-18
A BLOODY BATTLE
Manila the Scene of a
Renewal of Hos
tilities.
SPANISH LOSSES WERE HEAVY

Repulsed After Hard Fighting-Forcee
Of the Enemy Numbered Over Three
Thousand-Rebels Remained Neutral
Fighting Lasted Four Hours.
London, Aug. 10.-A dispatch from
Hong Kong says:
The German steamer Petaroh left
Manila August and has arrived here.
She reports that the Spanish soldiers
at Manila attacked the American camp
on the night Of July 81.
The Spanish forces were ovex 5000
strong. They charged the American
line several times. The fire of the
Americans broke the Spanish center
and they retreated. Later, they made
second charge, but shortly retreated
to the bushes, keeping up an incessant
fire.
Eleven Americans were killed, anG
81 wounded. Spanish losses are re-
ported to be heavy.
During the fighting the rebels re.
manned neutral.
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Another Account.

Another Account.
San Francisco. Aug. 10.-A special to
the Call. from Cavite, Aug. 8, via
Hong Kong, says:
The American forces engaged the
enemy. before Malate on last Sunday
night, and compelled them to retreat
with heavy losses.
Our troops lost ID killed and AZ
woun led.
1t has been impossible to ascertain
the exact losses of the Spanish.
The fighting lasted four hours.
The Americans engaged were part of
the Tenth Pennsylvania. First Cali
fornia and the Third regular artillery.
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LATER NEWS.

Advices have been received at Wash.
fngton that the revolution in Guate.
mala has been suppressed and peace
reigns.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

Camp Harvey Wis, May II The
third regiment has been ordered to
Tampa Fla, instead OF to Chickamau.
NJ, and will surely be part OF the army
vi Invasion OF Cuba, Gov, Sconeld, at
noon, received a telegram to this effect
from Secretary Alger The governor
replied that the third would he ready
to start Thursday night, The second
regiment will he sent to WASHINGTON.
THE third and second will he
ready, Gen, Boardman said, TO go
forward completely equipped, but we
viii not have to take much from the
equipment OF the first regiment. except
perhaps few blanket bags, haver,
sacks, etc. The first will not have to
give up amy arms or uniforms, and
what is taken from their equipment
will soon be reHtored We have rifles
enough in the state for all the rcgt-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

Monarchists and republicans shrieked
at each other and handled threats.
The confusion lasted quarter Of an
hour, Finally Sagasta appealed to
the patriotism of the members and
prayed the house to vote funds 80
necessary Ia conduct the war" Sill
vela, leader of the dissiaent conserva-
ttrcS, said his party would abstain
from further discussion and was ready
To vote urgent war funds Immediately.
Captain General Rlauco cabled an
urgent request for considerable sup.
plies of PROVISIONS The authorities
are greatly concerned about provisions
for this city II is estimated that the
stock ot wheat will he consumed in-
S'de month, and measures are being
taken To purchase wheat abroad.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

mcnts aud tley will be collected IN
camp AT oHee, When the two rcgi-
ments get thctr marching orders, We
will see ~ it that the first IL made
ready SO hat It can respond To the call
when il rem $.
Thouf y ,hc first regiment IL left by
the war depart ment on waiting orders,
yet Col urk told one Of the captains
that he " aid ms soon take his chances
with the first for active service as with
any Of the other regiments, The
dispostior of the third division of the
volunteer army" said Col. Buck, puts
II In line for future orders for coast
defense or for duty In the Philippines.
II the government decides To occupy
the Philippines with strong force, II
Is likely TINT the Wisconsin first will
he part OF II. and in that case they
may get into active service ahead Of
the others We do not know what II
day may bring forth In these times.
| The officers and men of the frs,
which includes four Milwaukee COM
panies as we'll as a Madison company
and others in southern Wisconsin,
would be highly pleased II Col. Bucks
! prediction should come true. rs they
would prefer the Philippines TO Cuba
They are satisfied at any safe that
they Will have their chance for active
service before the close OF the war
And In the meantime there IL
strong undercurrent IN favor of n
change from Camp Harvey to Camp
! Douglas In order to give the men rifle
! practice which they need, and which
they cannot get here II a vote OF the
regiment could be taken, II would be
unanimous in favor Of Camp Douglas,
The regimental quartermaster 81 the
frs, regiment ard both lieutenants Of
the BelOt company have been rejected
by tho physicians, The percentage
Of rejected men In the first regiment
IL double that in either Of the others,
Quartermaster Neckcrman Of Madison
and also ideuts Johnson and Steele
Of BeloIt are the officers rejected.
When Company II. second regiment.
was AT dinner a letter arrived con
tanning n check for 800 from ono Of
the Manitowoc banks 10 be used for
the comfort OF the men
St Paul, May 1l-Captaln Swlgert
C. s. A., mastering officer at Camp
Ramsey received this telegram from
Washington: THE Minnesota troops
will be sent to Tampa on the instant
they are uniformed and armed F." They
viii probably leave by the end OF the
week
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

agitation Of the garbage question early
in 1897. The case was brought before
him by writ of habeas corpus issued
in favor of the defendant some time
ago The material grounds for asking
the release of the defendant were that
he, at the time of the arrest, was a
member of the legislature, and that
as such he was entitled to immunity
from arrest. This position was suS-
tanned by the judge, Polacheck, as
one of the stockholders of the Wiscon-
sin Rendering company, was charged
with having offered bride to Alder
man Elkert for his vote in favor of
renewing the contract for the disposal
of garbage with the rendering COM
pany
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12
COPS IN CoNCLAvE.

Milwaukee, May IL The National
Association OF Chiefs OF Police OF the
United States and Canada began Its
fifth annual convention yesterday.
Mayor Rose extended the open hos
pltality OF the city to the visitors.
Secretary Carr reported balance OF
1902 .15, after an expenditure OF $275.25.
Chief j. T. Jansen was reelected
president; Maj. w. G.. Moore OF Wash
ington. ID. c., vice president, and
Harvey O. Carr OF Grand Rapids,
Michigan. secretary and treasurer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

Tampa, May 1.-THE transport
Gussie sailed for Cuba shortly after l
p. m, with two companies of United
States troops.
Regulars To Move.
Chiekamauga National Park. Ca,
May IL Major General Brooke, com
handing the United States regular
provisional army corps at Chickamau-
ga park, has received orders from the
war department directing him to send
al, the cavalry and infantry troops
now in camp at Chickamauga park,
about 5000 IN all, to Tampa without
delay The order is accompanied with
instructions to provide the men with
full supply of ammunition for 90
days. On receipt OF the order Gen.
Brooke at once issued an order to the
division commanders iustructing them
to notify the regimental commanders
to prepare ut once tor departure,
These tive regiments of infantry are
now in camp the 3D. eth, hlh, 18th
and 10th, all of which were ordered to
ldllHd uHuti VI WI. IltHlS
Hay and Col. Chafee. Two regiments
of cavalry, the Sd and 9Th, will at
once proceed to Tampa under Gen.
SIMMER. The I'd cavalry, under Col.
Hunt, has been ordered to Mobile. The
LIST and 10th cavalry will so to New
Orleans under command of Col Bald
win. All the regiments began prepar-
atoms and by this morning 1t is en-
pected will be ready to move. Gen.
Brooke and staff will remain to as
sist in organizing the volunteer army
should it be ordered here The signal
corps has also been ordered to re-
main here until further orders, The
medical corps of each regiment has
been provided with medical supplies
for GO days. There will be very little
delay in transporting the troops
The loading of supply trains began
yesterday afternoon and a number are
ready for shipment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

problem is much wider and more
deeply rooted than the question
whether the cabinet is to remain or
fall or whether this or that party is
hlameahle The responsibility must
be laid ON the system which for
quarter Of 4 century has ground down
the country, The attack is an attack
upon the unity OF Italy There were
two cabinet councils yesterday and the
ministers unanimously resolved to
preston of all sorts Perfect calm
prevails here, but the patrols of troops
continue and all Suusmtths' and cut.
d,rS' shops are closed,
Hundreds Killed.
London May IL The Daily News
publishes a dispatch from point be-
Noud the Italian frontier, confirming a
cCuSorj2ed telegram from MILAN rs to
the lighting there, According to this
communication. between TOO aud 700
were killed saturday. more On Sunday
aud still more Monday There are
hundreds of wounded and dying.
Growing Worse,
London, May IL, The Times Rome
special says; III is believed that mat
tcrs are steadily growing worse, The
government is clearly unequal to the
difficulties of the situation and great
anxiety prevails in political circles"
Royalty in Danger.
lugano. Switzerland, May II, The
workmen OF Creya, near luino, NUM-
bertng several thousand, struck work
The duke aud duchess of Sane Mein-
tnEen were driving through l.uino
when they found themselves among
the rioters and the officers MS the lat
ter fired NollcN Neither was hurt,
but dozen rioters fell, The royal
party returned here at a gallop.
An Italian socialist deputy, Rondani
has arrived here from Rollu2ona. lie
declares that the Italian rcvolntiontsts
desire To found federated republic
lIhI INV NNlSN ltINtiN. l nv llNlbNN
demonstrations at luino began sun
day The mob leaders demanded n
reduction in the price ot bread which
the local authorities conceded, Yes
tcrday the rioters attacked the car
Diners and also the prison, The po-
lice fired ON the mob. killing and
w0uuding several persons.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

Won Mattachich- Keglinch her lover,
at his castle near Agram, Croatia. In
the meantime her debts grew to mil
lions Of forms and bills bearing the
alleged forged signature OF the Arch
duchess Stephanle came into circula-
ton Prince Philip Of Saxe-Coburg
and Gotha had the lieutenant arrested.
a suspicion prevailing that he had
forged the bills. King Leopold, the
princess father, Is prepared TO pay her
debts and arrange the matter Of the
forged bills
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

considered the Hawaiian annexation
resolution, but finally deferred vote
until next Thursday. The committee
stands eleven 10 four in favor Of an
neXatiOn General Schoficld, who was
examined. said he believed that half
a million dollars only would be neces
gary to establish adequate fortified
lions on the islands Explanations Of
The strategic and economical import
ance Of Hawaii will be gone over.
Admiral Walker was examined and
strongly recommended annexation.