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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15
VAR in THE TROPICS.
The Grave Difficulties of Campaign.
ing in a Torrid Cline.

The difficulties of conducting wal in
the tropics is great. This Government
has had no experience with campaigning
in the tropics. a good many years ago
the Seminoles in southern Florida went OH
the warpath. There were only 5000 of
these Indians, counting bucks, squaws
and papooscs. To subdue them the Unit
ed States sent an army of 400 men. The
Seminoles fought about as the Cubans
have been doing. They lodged about, hid
in the everglades and bushwhackcd. The
Seminole war cost the lives of 1.531 SOL
diers, of whom SO fell in battle, PA died
Of wounds and 1859 succumbed to mala-
rial diseases. The United States has
paid $53,OOO.OM in pensions to survivors.
widows and orphans OF the Seminole war.
The expeditions of the British and 9th
err European powers in the West Indies
and Central America have always result
ed in an loss of life from dis
ease. In 1741 Vernon's expedition to
Carthagena cost Over 10000 lives. Other
disasters due to similar causes have mark
ed all Englnnd's military operations in
American territory. The intense heat.
the noxious vapors. and the poisonous
dews and miasmas that arise from the
tropical swamps are almost certain to re-
suit fatally to those who are unaccus-
toned.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15
WORK OF q WATER
REVIEW OF THE oEsoLATioN AT
sHAWNEETowN.
Exaggerated q. First Report. Were,
the Truth Shows that the Disaster
Was Frightful Submerged Homes
Arc Pillaxed.
Many Absolutely Destitute.

Many Absolutely Destitute.
Pillage and plumber have been added to
the horrors Of the Shawneetown food. 1t
became necessary to call out armed men
to guard the salvage. Hundreds of houses
were entered by vandais and money, jew
elry and other property stolen Monday
night. Men armed with loaded Winches-
ter rifles and shotguns have patrolled the
levee, on foot and secured the town in
skifs. The mayor had almost decided to
call for militia, but was dissuaded from
his purpose. A lynching was narrowly
averted Tuesday afternoon by the pros
pective victims fright. He had been ac-
cused of attempting to break open n flood
sufferers trunk. Constable Il. o. Minter
ordered the man. n negro. Tom Hancock.
to leave town at once Oh pain of death.
iii string the rope around your neck my
SELF" the constable declared, and fifty
voices yelled approval. Hancock fled
down the lcvce.
Mayor Carney. at the request of the
citizens committee, detailed special otii-
GERS along the lcvce. and to scout in skiffs.
The citizens executive committee is COM
posed of Charles Carroll, chairman; Karl
ltocdell. treasurer; Rev. Fred Bueckman,
secretary, and Mayor Carney. Chairman
CAROLS apprehensiveness that armed
militia might tend to additionally demor-
alize the situation deferred the mayor
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15

wished to hear from Gen. Lee that the
g. consul general and other Americans ut
Havana had sailed for Key West. At
1890 a cablegram from Gen. Lee to the
State Department brought the informa-
ton that he could not get the Americans
out of Havana till Saturday or Sunday.
Then the message was ordered withheld.
At the capitol a great crowd had gath
Z. cred to witness scenes attendant upon the
reception and reading of the momentous
document. The galleries Of both houses
were crowded, and among the Senators
and Representatives on the floors there
was an air of most eager expectation.
When 1t became known that the message
was not coming there was witnessed a
manifestation of human nature which
might be described either as a tragedy or
comedy, according to the point of view.
disappointment, disgust, anger, dejec-
ton reigned everywhere. This was not
= confined to the occupants Of the galleries,
who had gathered in holiday attire to wit
ness the beginning of the slaughter Of
rSpanish sovereignty in America and who
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15
BANK OF

Seaman, lumber. $500: Ross & Allen,
general store, $500; Mrs. Ellis Eddy,
millinery, $500; Shawnee News Office.
newspaper. 5000; the Immaculate Con.
ception, Methodist and Presbyterian
churches and parsonage, about $500 each.
The colored Baptist church was swept
away. 1t was a small frame building.
The electric light plant was almost de-
stroyed. The pumping plant. completed
a few weeks ago by F%airbank. Morse Il
Co., of st. Louis, at a cost of $4,000, was
also destroyed. 1t was used to pump the
sewage and rain water from the lowiands
adjoining the city on the south.
Immediate relief from the flood victims
hunger and exposure is being furnished
by s%ympathizing sister cities with a readi-
ness that augurs well for the unfortu.
mates.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15

Lowe Brothers, general store, $500;
Nrebs s. Shaw, grocery, $500; Goetz-
nan Brothers, grocery and wheat, 49,
900; k%oopindoffer y Eroelich, hardware,
$1,000; Ed Ehrenweine, drugs, $500;
Robinson Brothers, drugs and hardware,
$4,000; Charles Smith, restaurant, $500;
Charles Carroll, block of dwellings de.
stroyed. $1,000: Charles Carroll, general
store, $4,000; ]. +. Nolan, grocery and
dry goods, 5000; Riverside flour mills,
$500; Upper mills, 5000; H. Drucker,
clothing. 81 1000; A. Meyer, clothing, $3.50;
Ambrose Eswein, groceries, $500; Allen
& LOOMS, clothing, $1,000; A. Richard
son, general store, $1,000; Karcher 4
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15
MANY STATES REPRESENTED.
Rapid Erection of Buildinss at rrans.
Mississippi Exposition.

Plans for State buildings ut the trans
mississippi exposition in Omaha are COM
ing i'll rapidly. The department of pub
licity has just received the architects
drawings fer the Minnesota building, the
Montana building, the Arkansas building.
the Denver building and the Missouri
building.
The plans for the proposed Iowa build
ing met the hearty approval of the experts
of the exposition. The Illinois building
is nearly completed, with the exception of
an additional wing made necessary for
the accommodation of the fine nrt exhibit
which Illinois will bring to the exposition.
The Wisconsin building is well under way
and is one of the most complete State
buildings on the grounds.
The Nebraska building is practically
completed. The plans for the Denver. or
Colorado. building have been accepted and
the contract will be let in a day or two.
Plans for the Georgia pine palace have
been submitted. 1t will be constructed
wholly of pine donated by the people of
Georgia. 1t is n handsome structure. The
Minnesota building will be constructed ON
similar lines of unhewn Minnesota logs.
Plans for the Oregon building are now
being drawn and will be submitted next
week. Members of State commissions of
other States send assurances that plans
for their State buildings will be forthcom-
ing within u short time. 1t is highly prob
able that the States of New York and
New Jersey will construct handsome
buildings Mt the exposition.
Thirty-fve States have to date decided
to participate in the exposition. In thirty
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15
The proposed armistice by Spain inject

The proposed armistice by Spain inject
ed another feature into the discussion Of
the situation, and. while some were very
hopeful that a satisfactory solution of the
problem might evcntuate from it. the gem
eral feeling was that the conditions in
Cuba. the determination of the insurgents
to continue fighting until independence
was recognized, and the sentiment of this
country in favor of Cuba's Independence
of Spain possibly made o%vcrturcs on this
line too late. 1t has been said. and prob
ably is true, that ut Madrid the anthori-
ties, and especially the queen regent and
her immediate sympathizers, have been
moving heaven and earth to avert the
blow about to fail upon Spanish sovereign
ty in the western hemisphere. There
have been indications that Spain was
walking the floor. 1t is true, too, that
Gen. Woodford repeatedly wired the State
Department that there seemed a DISPOSE
ton at Madrid to yield everything the
United States had asked or could ask, exc
cept the independence of Cuba.
In administration circles at this time
there is very little hope Spain will be able
to make a proposal which will satisfy the
United States. It would be foolish to stay
the action Of this Government, now that
q definite policy has been agreed upon, for
the purpose Of considering suggestions by
Spain which do not go to the heart of the
question, and which there is little indica-
ton will rise to the dignity of Offering a
real solution of the problems. Though the
State Department is naturally secretive
as to the nature Of the communications
which have been received from Gen.
Woodford, enough is known to warrant
the conclusion that Spain is willing to
concede everything but the actual free
dom of Cuba from Spanish sovereignty.
Spain is willing to do everything but pull
down her flag at Havana, and there are
no indications whatever that she is willing
to do that.
The truth is that there has arisen in
both the United States and Spain a con-
dition which may be described as political,
and to which apparently both Govern
ments are compelled to bow submission.
II the queen and the cabinet at Madrid
were able to settle the Cuban question as
they would Hike to settle 1t they could be
depended upon to grant Cuba freedom. IL
President Mckinley and his cabinet were
able to deal with the problem without in
reference from Congress OF the pressure
Of an aroused public opinion, they might
be able, In time, to secure the freedom Of
Cuba without going to war with Spain
abont It. But IS matters now stand.
neither Government is powerful enough
to stand before the Storm Of public opinion.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15
New Army Uniform.

One hundred simple canvas, uniforms
have been ordered by the War Depart
ment. with a view to their general intro
duction as n light and seryiceab.e field
uniform by the United States army. It ia
a marked departure in uniforming the
army, and one in the interest of preserving
the health Of the men while in active ser.
vice. The color is a gray brown, said to
be particularly desirable In time Of hos
%tilities. 10 1t IL dificult to distinguish It
from the earth, grass, corn fields or dead
leaye&r Itas night and cool in,summer. and
b veg s~esvaeeabIe IN winter.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15
sisseton Indians 1udipnont.

The Sisseton and Wahpcton Indians
have been advised that they will receive
from Washington 1000 COWS and some
seed wheat, to the value Of $1OO,O COO, The
report spread like wildtire: and u council
has been called at Sisseton agency. in
South Dakota, to protest against the Gov
eminent issuing rations to them. They
say they are full American citizens, and
their contract with the Government called
Tor cash when they sold their lands.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15

proved might never 10 70 Congress 1t an.
The first reason for the delay was the
administration had received advices from
Gen. Lee at Havana intimating that all
Americans could not be gotten off the ISL
and in time and would be In great peril If
the message preceded their departure. The
second reason, and perhaps equally po-
tent with the other, slowly driftcd into
public comprehension late In the day. This
was that the Spanish Government. after
what plainly had been most exciting times
in inner Spanish circles ut Madrid, had
decided to reopen the case, closed, so far
as this Government was concerned, by the
refusal Of Spain. to make satisfactory re-
sponse to the representations made by the
United States last week, and, in order to
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15
New. of Minor Note.

A naval recruiting station Is to be e.
tablishcd ut Cleveland, Ohio.
Lewis Adams. aged II years. is in jail
1t Norman, Okla, charged with stealing
\ horse from his grandfather.
1t is reported that Japan has asked the
United States to join Great Britain in
support Of Japan's position at Wei-Hai-
Wei. China.
Gov. Black, Of New York, sent to the
Legislature a message asking for q con-
:ingent war appropriation Of 100000.
The bill was Immediately passed.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15

mittee inaugurated a systematic plan Of
extending help. In addition to food and
clothing received, a large barge Of coal
came from C~aseyville By way Of Evans.
vile, Ind. The arrival was a Godsend,
for the weather d cold and the lack Of
clothing. next to hunger, has been the
peal was issued to the public asking for
money contributions to enable the popu.
;ation 70 snrvive. Aousy kto be sent 70
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15

Charles Carroll, chairman of tho relief
committee. Funds will be required to re-
place the wrecked houses and to repair
the damaged dwellings of the poorer in
habitants, and unless outside help is ex-
tended the future OF the town is doomed.
Two hundred sufferers were sent to
Mount Vernon, Ind. Tuesday, in a body,
and an equal number went there in a
small craft. Hundreds Of others have
gone to relatives in neighboring towns or
sought refuge in the hills to the north
west Of the food. But scores Of suffer-
ing h%ouseholders cling with desperate
stubbornness to their wrecked homes.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15

Hundreds of persons who have not al
ready removed their remaining all to 9TH
or places announce they will live in Shaw
neetown no longer. In fact, it is con-
servatively predicted that when the flood
subsidies the town will have lost more
than thrce-fifths of its population, chiefly
by removal to other points.
OF the 800 houses in the town at least
100. mostly small frame structures, i'll the
poorer portion of town, south Of the
break, were destroyed. Every other
building in the city was damaged from
So to $4,000. Following is a list of some
of the heaviest sufferers among the bust.
ness men:
Frank Armstrong, hardware. $500:
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15
Washington correspondence:

Washington correspondence:
President McKinley's message on the
Cuban question did not so to Congress
Wednesday, as had been expected. 1t was
withheld in order to give Gen. Lee and
the other Americans in Cuba q chance to
leave the island and reach the United
States before the crisis was precipitated.
The Presidents communication to Con.
gross was ready for transmission ut noon.
Assistant Secretary Pruden had his car
'riage ut the door and the carefully written
document was in his hands. But before
sending him to the capitol the President
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15
M.kinLeY IS FiRM.
TELLS Europe.Unitcd states Has a HUI.
name Duty to Fulfill.

name Duty to Fulfill.
The representatives of the six powers of
Europe seeking to avert var between
Spain and the United States called on
President Mckinley at noon Thursday.
The Governments of Great Britain,
Franco, Germany, Austria, Russia and
Italy were represented. The call of the
representatives of the powers on the Pres
ident was quite brief and Mt 1920 u. m.
they G over to the State Department
and made an official visit. They were
headed by Sir Julian Pauncefote. the
British ambassador, and dean Of the
corps. The others included the French
and German ambassadors. the Austrian
minister and the charge d'affaircs of Italy
and Russia. They were at once shown
into the diplomatic room of the State De
partment, where they were Joined by Sec
rotary Sherman and Assistant Secretary
Day.
Sir Julian Pauncefotc. as representa-
tive of the powers. presented the follow.
ing to the President:
The representatives of Germany,
Austria-H Hungary. Franco, Great
Britain. Italy and Russia. duly au-
thorized in that behalf. address, III
the name of their respective govern
ments. Il pressing appeal to the feel
lngs of humanity and moderation Of
the President and of the American
people. in their existing differences
with Spain. They earnestly hope
that further negotiations will lead
to an agreement which, while So
curing the maintenance of peace,
will afford all necessary guarantees
for the re-cstablishment of order in
Cuba.
The powers do not doubt that the
humanitarian and purely disinter-
cstcd character of this representa-
ton will be fully recognized and
appreciated by the American ma
ton.
President Mckinley replied as follows;
The Government OF the United
States recognizes the good will
which has prompted the friendly
communication Of the representa-
tives of Germany. Austria-Hun-
gary, France, Great Britain, Italy
and Russia, us set forth in the ad-
dress of your ~exccllencies, and
shares the hope therein expressed
that the outcome of the situation in
CUBA may be the maintenance of
peace between the United States
and Spain by affording the neces-
sary guarantees for the r%e-establish-
mentO of order in the island, so ter
minating the chronic condition Of
disturbance, which so deeply Injuries
the interests and mcnaces the tram
quillity of the American nation by
the character and consequences of
the struggle thus kept up at our
doors, besides shocking it's senti-
ment of humanity.
The Government of the United
States appreciates the humanitarian
and disintcrcstcd character of the
communication now made on behalf
of the powers named, and for it's
part is confident that equal appreci-
alton will be shown for its own
earncst and unseltish endcavors to
fulfill Il duty to humanity by end
ing IL situation. the indefinite pro-
longation of which has become in
s%ufferablc.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15
from appealing to the Governor for the
declaration of martial law

from appealing to the Governor for the
declaration Of martial law.
The revised list shows twenty-five dead
beside two unknown negroes, the bodies of
whom were recovered Tuesday afternoon.
Unofficial estimates place the dead at
from thirty-ive to sixty. Tho fatalities
are expected to reach this number, as
many persons are unaccoInted for. as in
the case of u wagon and team containing
three persons which is reported to have
been blown off the rock road into the
flood waters. The work Of the forces
engaged has been almost exclusively Of
rescue and relief. No effort had been
made up to Wednesday to recover bodies,
most of which were supposed to be inn
pr;soned in collapsed houses. The entire
time and energies Of the relief committee
have been devoted to the survivors.
Twelve hundred persons are absolutely
dependent on the charity of the public.
Every man, woman and child in Shaw
neetown, rich or poor, must receive pro-
visions through the relief committee UNI
til the property buried in the stores of
the city is recovered.
A careful estimate of the damage to
property places the amount at $15O,OOO,
divided equally between business houses
and residences. Relief boats from Evans.
vile and Cairo brought in additional pro-
visions Tuesday. The homeless were shell
tered from the cold, cutting rain Tuesday
night for the first time since the town
was inundated. Tuesday afternoon 500
tents arrived from Springfield by direc-
ton Of Governor Tanner, and fifty more
were sent by the citizens of Harrisburg.
The only dry spot in the city is the levee,
a apparently solid e%mbankment about
ten feet above the waters edge and fif-
teen feet wide. On either side as far as
the eye can reach is a deso.atc, watery
waste.
System of Relief Work.
The work Of caring for the survivors
has progressed rapidly and good results
have hean accumulated Tho nol;oe nom.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15
avert impending war;, had decided to make
concessions heretofore refused.
Leaders at the White House..

Leaders at the White House,
While the message was awaited there
came q hurried summons of leaders of the
Senate and House to the White House,
and they were there informed that the
message was to be withheld upon the In
formation received from Consul General
Lee. The reasons he gave were deemed
entirely satisfactory by all, and Senator
Davis informed the Senate, while the
House leaders carried the news to that
body. That the danger to American life
was considered sufficient reason for nom
action appeared in the postponcment Of
NIL proposed meetings to consider the sit
nation.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15

The schooner Julia A. Ware. lumber
laden, which al wrecked In midocean
the early part Of January, drifted ashore
on Long Island, N. Y. Nothing has eyer
been heard. Of the crew, and Ill On board
were probably lost.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15
KLoNolKERs FREEZE 70 DEATH,
Disaster Follows Stampede from Daw,
aon tn Susediah Cea.l

Disaster Follows Stampede from Daw.
to Swedish Creek.
Death and suffering have followed the
most remarkable stampede yet made from
Dawson. 1t was to Swedish creek. re-
ports OF the richness of which reached
Dawson on Feb. IL, when thermometers
registered 90 below zero. In their haste
the stampeders left their blankets behind.
depending on camp fires to keep them
warm. Many were frozen and helped
back to Dawson by friends and the Cana
dian police. Three died shortly after re.
turning. Two others had legs amputated
and died from the shock.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15
Departing Ships All Crowded Beyond
Their Safe Capacity.
VAGUE SITUATION IN MADRID
Stories of Certain Peace and Hint. Of
Inevitable War.

iPostponement of the Communication
to Congress Occasioned by Notice
from Havana that Americans
Would Be Massacred by EnraHcd
Spaniards-Reports Circulated that
the Queen Regent Is Anxious to
Promise Concessions to Keep Peace
Representatives of the Powers of
Europe Active in Their Efforts to
Prevent the Threatened War.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15

had been cheated out of their promised
show. Down among the statesmen upon
the wo floors the bitterness and anger
were unparalleled In the recent history of
our Government. Men who have for q
score Of years been In almost daily obser-
walton Of affairs in Washington have new
..er before seen such q state of feeling AZ
that engendered by the failure Of the
President to send in his message.
The ~suddenness Of the announcement
!. stunned the public. which heard the news
in distorted forms. and amazed veteran
members Of CougreM. Ultimately It be-
came known thet not only would there
be no message thatsday, but no message
during the week, and that It was . post
Utility thatlths. messass written and ap-
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15

Alberto Utget. an agent Of Spain, has
been buying horses and mules at the East
st. Louis stock yards during the past
week, and has also bought Thousands Of
head Of cattle In the West, which he has
forwarded 70 Cuba. Va New Orleans.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-15

System of Relief Work.
The work Of caring for the survivors
has progressed rapidly and good results
have been accomplished. The relief COM
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-09-09
A CRITICAL time
During the Battle at
Santiago.
SICK OR WELL, A RUSH
NIGHT AND DAY.

The Packers at the Battle of Santiago de
Cuba Were all Reroes-Their Heroic
Efforts in Getting Ammunition and
Rations to the Front Saved the Day.