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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-09-09
S. STOCKTON, M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

Telephone calls answered day or night.
Office: Codes hotel. Denver, Idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-09-09
Chapman's Volunteer &

pany.
The following names have been
handed us as members of A. A.
Chapman's volunteer company
which participated in the Nez Perez
war of 1877. If any names have
heen omitted, the survivors will
obliee us by handing them in:
| "A Chapman, VIM Rainey,
60 M Shearer, F A Fem,
= n Swarts. Herman Faxon,
: n harbour. VIM Bloomer,
V;ncen Tellus, Chas Crooks,
60 n smith K w White,
lanes Crooks. Ernest Smith,
Chas H Robinson, VIM Soram.
7. A. Swarts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-26
HONOLULU TO BE FORTIFIED.
VOLUNTEER ENGINEERS TO PREPARE
PLANS. AND PUT THE WORK

San Francisco. July 25 (speciaD.-It developed
at military headquarters to-day that the United
States is planning to make Honolulu a strong
military post. On the transport Scandal. which
will probably sail on August ,. will go Major
LongwItt. commander Of a battalion OF volun-
teer engineers. He will be followed In short
time by four hundred men under Colonel Will
lard Young. Of Chicago.
Major Longwitt has received orders to pre-
pare maps NJ all points controlling the entrance
TO Honolulu and other harbors Of the islands.
and to make an estimate Of the cost OF strongly
certifying such places The plan is to make
Honolulu impregnable. and TO build barracks for
the accommodation of strong military force
TO be permanently located there Orders have
come from Washington that the preparatory
work must be,done speedily. so that contracts
may be let for tho contemplated fortihcations.
The four hundred men to follow Major Long
witt expert engineers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-26
THE CONTRACT WITH CEB4LLOS.
PROTEST AGAINST TRANSPORTING THE PRISON
Fps IN SPANISH SHIPS

Washington July 25--The War Department has
received a letter from a NewYork attorney. rep
resenting J. L. ST. John. protesting against the
award for transporting the Spanish prisoners In
Spanish ships In addition TO the claims that have
been made in this matter heretofore. he alleged
that mis- client had not been heard respecting n
bid which he had put in.
Colonel Hecker replied 10 the attorney to-day,
saving that Mr. st Johns bid was upon letter
dcnotns hin, a paper manufacturer. and Mr.. St
John had not responded 20 a telegram requesting
his presence IN Washington. by letter saying
that he was glad the contract had been placed
so advantageously to he Government
Colonel Hecker also said that the Department
vas fully advised TO the location OF the span
ish ships before the contract was made. Probably
before the end OF the week the Spanish company
Will begin the discharge of Its obligation, ana
have shipped at Santiago at least one thousand OF
the Spanish soldiers the long Journey to Spain
& trip which II is expected will occupy about hf-
teen DAYS Word came to the War Department
to-day through the medium of the United States
Consul at Fort de France, Island OF Martinique;
that the Spanish steamship Alicante. which had
been lying there for several weeks vas about 10
sail for Santiago to ship some OF the prisoners.
She is due to arrive there about Thursday morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-26
TYPHOID FEVER PATIENTS.

Washington. July 25.-Sixteen patients suf-
fering from typhoid feve, were taken TO the
Fort Myer Hospital to-day. This is the larges
number Yet developed in one day at Camp AL
ger. and the disease has appeared in regiments
net affected heretofore The serious cases are:
Corporal H n. Baker. Company G. I'd Tennes-
see, and Privates Peter Waldron. Company D.
1th Illinois, II. Q. Marshall, Company D. Sd
NewYork; Clare Skiman. Company F. 10th
Indiana. and Richard Hazel Company NJ, Goth
NewYork. The other cases less serious. are
First Lieutenant II. c. Moore. Company f. LIST
Rhode Island, Sergeant II P. Kane. Company
/, ith Illinois, Prvates J. L. Morris. Company
/. 30 Virginia; W. F. Rossener. Company 4.
sd Missouri: Gustave Burg. Company E. Goth
New-York: Henry Falkrod and Charles King,
Company G. 18th Pennsylvania; Peter Murray
and Philip Hoffman Company c. 18th Pennsyl-
Vania Robert Reilly. Company A. LIST New-Jer-
sey. and Charles Golrick, hospital corps First
DIVISION hospital Owing to the increase in the
number Of typhoid patients. the transfer Of
troops to Dunn Loring will be hurried as fast
as possible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-26
GENERAL RANDALL QUALITIES.

Washington. July 25-Brigadier- Genera! G..
NJ Randall. who has been stationed at Fort st.
Michael Alaska. arrived in Washington last
evening and was al the War Department to-
day. Re but recently learned that this Govern
ment is al war with Spain. 1t had been nine
months since he had received a letter or any
sort Of communication from the outside world,
when on June ii he heard of Dewey's victory at
Manila. That the first he knew the coun-
try was at war. His rank in the Army was
lieutenant-colone On May IA he was cor
frmed by the Senate brigadier- general. bu, he
did not learn of his promotion until June p.
As soon as he was notified he forwarded his ac-
ceptance Coming to Washington as quickly as
ne could in obedience to orders. he arrived only
last night. and qualified as bripadier-general
TODAY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-26
CLOCKWORK BOMB on TRANSPORT
INTERNAL MACHINE HEAVILY CHAkGED
WITH HIGH EXPLOSIVES FOUND ON
THE PORT VICTOR.

According 10 letter received yesterday az the
Army Building BY one OF the officers there an AT
tempt was made to blow UP the Government vesse
Port Victor which sailed from this port on July
r. bound .or Tampa, where II was TO taKe on
board number OF troops.
The letter was written by Captain Brickley OF the
Port Victor who says that on July IA a plain pine
box was noticed the deck near the caoin oy
Harvey Schiller the steward The box was not
addressed and Schiller could not understand why
{, had been placed there. He Informed Captain
Bricklev Of his discovery. and the latter made an
investigation. The box was about 20 inches long
IS inches wide and inches high. The sides were
~ inches thick Inside Of the box was a clock
work mechanism. which was connected Win an IN
ner box by wires and fuses. When the inner box
was opened It was found TO contain thirty pounds
OF guncotton and dynamite. The box was at once
thrown overheard, and the fact that an Internal
machine had been placed on the %, sssam ns was not
Captain Brickley did not send the details OF the
discovery OF the bomb. but the Army officer VINO
received the letter is confident that an attempt was
made 10 blow up the ship. ~
The Port Victor was formerly owned by Miburn
G. Son. and was purchased by the Government as
port on july L. She carried large quantity q
on be Board Of her when she was at the Mallory Lire
pier in the East River The only explanation ti~
oS Se sye at ne Arm is M 80
soldiers in the South and in Cuba to send small
.ented himself As desiring to send such package
carried the bomb on board and placed II on the
fsSnd ns the ne ne TO Il S." Snd
put between the decks. where 1t would have been
nara 10 % ob nna . 1e
the gupcotton. The person carrying the machine
probably became frightened before he had time to
carry out fully his purpose and dropped the bomb
where II was found
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-26
THE HAWAIIAN. COMMISSION.

ON AUGUST 10
Washington, July q (SpeciaD.- Representative
Hit, OF Illinois. who is a member Of the Hawaiian
Commission. was busy to-day preparing for his de-
parture from Washington. He expects TO start to-
morrow. The Commission Is to meet In Chicago
August 4. and proceed 10 San Francisco and
sail on August 10 for Honolulu the steamship
Mariposa. Mr.. Hit has long been in favor Of
annexation. and there few men In the United
States who are familiar he il with the sub
ject. ard as conversant with the reasons in favor
Of the action taken by Col. ress at the recent SEES
sion He does not take a sentimental view OF tie
question. and there Is strol. reason to believe that
OF the ahnexat.onists who have consulted
with him recently. furnishing Information OF much
value and Offering suggestions. a'so Of value. have
been somewhat startled 10y the plain practical
business views expressed by him
OF course. Mr. Hit believes that Hawaii will reap
many and grea: advantages from annexation TO the
United States while he forsees thnt II must and Will
result in a speedy and radical change Of the Indus
trial and to some extent the other conditions in
the islands He likewise believes that the United
States will derive great benefits from the change;
especially in the matter OF National defence. ana
that the new governmental problems presented by
It will he easily and satisfactorily solved although
OF Hawaii have fully adjusted themselves 10 the
new conditions
Mr. Hit has long been a warm advocate Of sub
marine teleeraphi> communication between san
Francisco and Honolulu thing which becomes
an imperative necessity on account OF annexation;
and which may perhaps ne obtained on easier ana
better term; than before Hawaii was included
within the geograp hical boundaries OF the United
States. 80 -, III,
II Is not expected that Paramount Blount will
accompany the annexation commission Ia hawaii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-26
NAVY YARD NOTES.

The dstilling vessel Rainbow which arrived al
49, ,,rd last week was taken OUT Of commission
ve.terdav forenoon. and her dstillins plant Is to
be overhaued and renovated
The Panther. which Is being h''ed ou' as .
,s.r r,,u leave the drydock. where she has been
,or nearly week to-day. ana the Buffalo VII be
nlaced there to have her bottom cleaned and
painted
The work of mounting guns or board the cruiser
Chic, go 10 all that has 20 be done 10 make that
ship ready for active service The Atlanta Is stil
IN the stone drydock. ard VII soon be ready for
her new batteries which will be much ex-
ten.ive and powerful than the old ones
The removal of the oofferdam in front OF the
entrance to Drydock No has proved 20 be .
slow and laborious task. but It is being hurried
with al possible speed 80 that the new dock will
be ready by the end oil this month to receive
any OF the big vessels which are expected to be
sent here from SIMPSONS fleet for repairs. Ii 10
understood at the yard that the Iowa will be the
first war vessel 10 enter the new structure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-26
THE ARMY AMBrLAycE SHIP MISSOURI.

The former Atlantic Transport Line steamer Mis-
souri, arrived here from Philadelphia last night and
is now Pier No 10. East River. where she Is
being fitted out ambulance ship for the Army.
The work was begun before the Missouri left Phila-
delphia when Sc yenty men we're placed board of
her and the work was continued throughout her
trip 10 this city. The men with an additional
force will work night and day until the ship Is
fitted out for service. When the changes are com
pleted she viii he able to carry six hundred wound
"a men. and her equipment will bc OF the latest
design. -
The auxiliary societies OF the Red Cross have
given TO the ship lee plant. carbonzing plant. n
steam laundry a sterilizer and steam launcn, all
OF the value of $500 The ship will also have DIS
filling apparatus as well az x-ray and other mod
ern scientific equipments The Government mas
ordered that the Missouri be ready for active duty
by August TO- and II Is expected that she viii then
proceed TO Porto Rico.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-26
DANGEROUS CAMP ALGER.
SIXTEEN TYPHOID FEVER PATIENTS SENT
TO FORT MYER HOSPITAL.

IL fOkT MIEk ftOSPlIAL.
Washington July Is (speciaD.-The condition OF
affairs Camp Alger. so far as the health of the
troops is concerned appears steadily grow worse
instead Of better The Evening Star of to-day
says:
Sixteen men were sent 10 the hospital at Eo n
be suens snf 5w0 gphod ese This Of
cases is the largest sent out OF camp since inc
time when When the disease S was supposed to be
under control, the hospital authorities are mGcn
are are Fir First Iieutenan, II c Moore company T. IS;
RhOde slard Sergeant Kane TompaGy ID
Sd Virginia. " = ROessener Company p; d M;
e' Marshall Company G; D, 81 SewiYorR: Clare skili
compag and asave Burs E.
New-York: Henry Foikrod and Charles King. Com,
hEp Harf
ert Reilly Company LIST NsW-Jersey ana Gha!ie S
eral OF these cases are already serious notably
those Of SS9rbboral BakeE and Privates Waidroh'
frs; case discovered. these were sent 70
Character Of typhoid Some few Of them suffer
from nothing more serious than continued high tenn
perature but the greater number are already cx-
trelhey ILL., and will require the most constant at
snsioT and skp meea IN order 70
ance in several regiments not heretofore affected
patients al Fort Myer the camp authorities are
exertng themselves 10 complete the movements OF
without further delay. The 7th Ohio has been d.
recteo 10 leave camp this afternoon and the Sd
Virginia TO so over early tomorrow morning Tnese
two regiments will wells completed since sat
urddy II others finished by tomorrow night
the LIST New-Jcrsey and Goth Ncw-Iork are TO
change their quarters Wednesday. The other regi-
ments In the first division not likely 10 get
away before the early part OF next week
Ii will be noted that among the men sent TO Fort
Myer Hospital to-day with typhoid fever or strong
symptoms OF that dread disease. two priva ties
OF the 65th Ncw-York and one of the Sd New-York
The condition of these men is reported as already
serious. OF ii is strongly hoped, and may
he expected. that all OF the sixteen men
sent 20 Fort Myer to-day will prove 10 be
victims Of typhoid but the situation Is serious
and alarming one at the best.
General Graham. the corps commander. Is quoted
by The Star as saying: The troops of the FIST
division have been directed to move TO A new camp
ground as their present quarters have been ad-
Judged unhealthy. Other than this and such minor
state. the location Of the regiments in Camp Alger
will not be changed. II may be that because -
some controversy over what seemed 10 me a neces-
sary extension of the camp ground, we shall be
compelled to find new site In this immediate
neighborhood. AS great many people have Of
fered us the use OF their farms free. this will be
ar easy step. But there will be general move
ment Of the camp Of the Second Army Corps until
the War Department is ready TO order 1t into SER
vice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-26
THE 293D REGIMENT AT CAMP BLACK.

!hc %9Sd Regiment is now completed Company NJ
arrived yesterday. making twelve companies now in
camp Company NJ Is commanded by James A.
ofo" The heutenants are Perciva A. Dolthin and
IA !. Collins The men OF the 2o3d are having a
sood time and are enjoying themselves 10 the
fullest extent
several appointments were made in the 20lst yes
teiosy subject TO approval and confirmation later
"sptain Orchard Of Company D. appointed Cor
poia4 Charles NJ. Ward 10 be first sergeant Private
"eHse Carpenter 10 be ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
ana friva,es Harold Whitcon and II. Amgentine 10
pe seigean,s Captain Martin Of Company has
mined ii Z. Reed 10 be first sergeant and Edward
SSaoSueIs, Robert Davis, John Baker and Martin
SuChthah 10 De sergean,s. All OF these are former
members Of the I'D Regiment Arrangements ha We
o'e" maze by Postmaster Smith OF Hampstead 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-26
FLOATING DRYDOCK SECTR RED.
1T WILL BE TAKEN TO KEY WEST AT ONCE.

IT WILL BE TAKEN TO KEY WEST AT ONCE.
reau OF Yards and Docks. has Just returned from
New-York, where he succeeded in arranging for the
purchase by the Government OF floating drydock,
a naval adjunct very much needed at this time.
The dock is capable OF lifting vessels up 10 22o
tons Displacement; which VII bring Witnin us scope
large number of the auxiliary vessels This dock
Is not sectional. but In one piece that IL may be
easily towed TO the point most available for naval
The first Journey will be 10 Key West where
the Navy Department has found A suitable site.
with plenty OF water. in what is known as Quarter
ma ster's Harbor a cove far distant from the
town The dock will be started on It's way AT the
earliest possible moment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-26
OFFICERS OF CONNECTICUT TROOPS.
UNDER a. FORMER CAPTAIN IN THE
SEVENTH NETWORK,


Camp Haven. Mantle, Conn. July % (speciap -
On Sunday the Sd Regiment had novel experience
in marching TO Crescent Beach, a mile away and
hearing a sermon in the Baptist Tabernacle by
Chaplain Henry Jones. OF the battlc-ship Texas.
who described the naval baltic off Santiago II IS
announced officially that the Cd Regiment IL now
recruited to the maximum limit having 100 men in
each OF its twelve companies.
The trouble officers In Company NJ Of Win
sted. has at last been settled by the appoint ment
OF First Sergeant Harris Pendleton. IT, OF Company
l. OF New-London. to be second lieutenant OF Com
pany NJ in place Of c. c. Walker Of winsted who
vas compelled to resign when the company came 20
camp.
E. J. Steele was chosen for the position by the
authorities at the time but every man in the COM
pany threatened 10 refuse enlist II he was made
lieutenant Sergeant Pendeton has made a
capable non-comms.ioned officer. and is acceptable
to the Winsted COMPANY
Pendeton Is the fifth man from Company TO be
commissioned in other organizat tons. The others
are Corporal Giles Bishop. jr.. made second ieuten
ant OF Battery c, Heavy Artillery, Sergeant Will
lam Basley second lieutenant OF Battery c, Heavy
Artillery; Sergeant Charles p Kirkland. second
lieutenant OF Company d. Sd Reginent. and Ser
Cd Regiment. Private Richard P. Freeman. jr.. OF
Company ]. has been promoted TO be sergeant
pa n2y' Is Captain T. T Kirkland. formerly captain
OF a company Of the 7th Regment Of New-York,
many commissioned officers attests his efficiency as
a military instructor.
First SAlectman Davis. OF Mantle, visited the
camp to-day and complained 10 Lieutenant Colonel
Rodgers temporarily comma nding the Sd Regiment.
thar on Saturday night Robert l.. Manwarring
New-London merchant. while walking from New
London TO his summer cottage at Pine Grove.
Mantle commanded 10 halt by the provost
guard doing duty along the road mile outside
Of camp Thinking the men were tramps Mr.
Nanwarring proceeded when three OF the soldiers
attacked him and stabbed him with their bayonets,
Rodgers assured Selectman Davis that the men had
no authority to modest q man In civilian clothes,
and that the matter would be Thoroughly inves-
Private c. r. Lloyd. OF the Yale Platoon Battery
A who has been made a second Lieutenant IN the
Regular Army and assigned to the 9th Artillery, Is
stl here having received no orders to report 10 ms
Command Augustus C. Ledyard. another Yale
artiIIeryman who has received a commission as
second lieutenant. has been assigned to GeneraI
Nles's stan and Is now at sea on the way 10
Porto Rico. ~ - -, ....
IN his home In Hartford his duties here being con-
cIudei
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-26
DEATH AT THE MARINE HOSPITAL.

The first death among the one hundred non-com-
commissioned officers and privates brought from
Santiago and Transferred from the Oivette 20 tho
Marine Hospital at Stapeton on July is occurred
yesterday morning II was thar OF Michdei
O'Mealy. a private in Company a. Hst Regiment
United States Infantry. OMealy was shot IN ,he
second days battle a, Santiago. the bullet logging
IN his left hip and njurng the scatc nerve. ne
was also suffering from malarial feFer' r'"o''S
made 70 f.1 the bullet with probe were unsuc-
onssfu, end o'Nealv gradually grew weak OMealy
uas thirtv-dve year. old. was born in ireland ana
came 70 this country fifteen years ago he mao
served in the Regular Army fer ten years having
been stationed at Plattsburg ~ y. the greater
mart Of the time He leaves widow ana one
child living in oueh~ ard hrer si'',rs Ms K..s
Mullen who is employed at ne III anu Cn.o''
Hotel and Mrs Annie Bolan, who lives In wayne
CT Jersey CIV.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-26
spAyIARDs CHEER AMERICAN VESSEL.

Portsmouth. y. H.. July 25.-It was learned day
that remarkable demonstration occurred Satur-
day evening a; Camp Long, on Seaveys Island,
where the captured sailors Of Admiral Cervera s
shattered fleet are confined As the United States
eunboat FrolIc passed the island on her way 10 Cuba
hundreds Of the prisoners greeted the vessel with
cheers and waving of hands The ovation took the
Americans by surprise. The outburst was regarded
by those in charge OF the camp as result OF the
good treatment received here by the Splniards who
took this method Of expressing their gratitude.
Surgeon Mcpherson said today that the condition
N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-26
WESTERN NAVAL RECRUITS

Washington. July 25.-The Navy Department has
suspended for time its efforts to recruit sailors
In the West. and Commander Hawey and Chief
Engineer Harrie Webster. members OF the Board,
have returned to the Navy Department. The work
was successful beyond the expectations Of the pro-
jectors Of the trip, and the results. II Is believed
WIZ De highy penenelal TO the Navy generally IN
Drawn that will TEND 10 the naturalization of that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-26
CHARGES FRAUDULENT ENLISTMENT.

MAJOR william Wolcott Marks Of this city who
was formerly captain Of Company f. of the 10th
nes'meht mas written a detailed statement TO
,oon'' Green. in command Of the regiment al
n 'eHdih9uga. charging certain officers Of Company
~ WIN pi aSi!sing fraud the surgeon and
sr lhs oictr He alleges that two rejected men
III e be!.ohaIe1 by TWO privates. under orders OF
nc, nc "iace!s and passed by the surgeon. The two
ias."' ne u..etes. are now at the 'front.' Up 10
rs.'i,. ".sht MAJOR Marks had received no word IN
- Io h.s Communication 10 Colonel Green
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-26
THE 2olsT AND 18th BATTERY COMPLETE

Colonel Henry W. Hubbell Of the 2ist Regiment
succeeded in completing the work Of organizing his
command las; nlght and will muster in 1212 men
this morning lie will then proceed at once to
Camp Black with his regiment
The SIN Battery was completely organized last
night and Captain Schmidt said he would muster
mis- men in Tomorrow he Will proceed with them
10 Camp Black Immediately after muster. The 5tn
was orsanized "a The lst Battery AImory In Forty
rourth-s;. between Eighth and Ninth ayes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-26
LOOKING FOR THE RODRIGUEZ.

ST Thomas. Dart \ West Indies. July 25.The
French gunboat Fulton arrived here to-day. She
is going in search OF the French Line steamer
Olinde Rodriguez which was captured by a
United States warship and taken 10 Charles
ton, S. c. while a voyage from Hayti 10 st.
Thomas with passengers. mails, etc.
Governor Hedemann starts from here on
Wednesday for Copenhagen. via the United
States, on board the British steamer Fontabee.
Captain Mckay, which is bound from here for
Neu-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-26
CAMP ALGER NOT TO BE REMOVED.

Washington. July 25.-The War Department
to-day set at rest rumors about the removal Of
Camp Alger There will be no change. This
determination N,s ached after conference
Of officials who had tie matter under considera
ton. Surgeon General Stel nberg has made no
recommendation regarding Camp Alger and
other officers do not think there is a necessity
for removing the camp under the present condi-