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Mower County transcript., 1898-12-14
An AMERICAN kSP|RANT
By JENNIE BULLARD WATERBURY.


SYNOPSIS.
CHAPTER I-Priscilla Delno New York girl
and the daughter of wealthy parents, goes to
Paris to study music, with the ambition to ap-
pear in grand opera. On the steamer crossing
the ocean she meets John Stornmouth, who dis
'stafte CHAPTER fI-They meet again in Paris.
Chapter III-Constance Brandford, singer
Chapter Iv-!Count de Lacaze, and impecuni-
GUS French nobleman. being indebted to the
Duke de la Tour and being pressed for pay
duction to Priscilla, in order to gain possession
of her supposed wealth by marriage.
Chapter V and VIDE Lacaze is introduced
by NJ. DesmOulin4.
CHAPTER VII.
Judge Delno was popularity desig-
mated among his constituents 1.-The
ablest legal reactionist in New York. "
He was sternly reserved and uncompro-
misingly straightforward in his meth
ods, which were refreshingly devoid Of
that double track system of administer
ing so called justice won't to be charac-
terized by the long suffering as "shady"
and by its propagators as "only busi'
uesslike.
He delighted in nothing SO much as
the study of human nature.
Studying human nature from disin-
terested point of view is one thing. Re-
marking it's rise and fall from an inter-
ested standpoint is another. Today the
distinguished chief justice found him
self in an undesirable state Of mind, su-
perinduced by the latter contingency.
It had been forced upon him by an argu-
l. n ~r,oo hn11inv with o17ifOr for
his little daughters hand-a suitor so
entirely in earnest, so perceptibly
worthy of a good woman's love, 80
heathily built morally, mentally and
physically, that this past master Of char
acter in search found himself at the start
prejudiced, state Of things he always
at distance contemplated with out
spoken contempt, embodying, as 1t un'
doubtedly must, no opportunity for hon,
est and unbiased Judgment, but which
at close quarters he found contained q
force hitherto unencountered and hence
this he suddenly acknowledged, tc
bis inward perturbation-almost un'
manageable.
Judge Delno never hesitated to OK
press wholesome aversion toward
having "things sprung upon him. >
This morning things had thus agi
tated his honor with 9 vengeance. HI
was smarting with irritability at hay
ing been taken unawares and rendered
oognizant Of an entirely unsuspeoted az
1sir-first, ooolly mastered second
passed under microscopic inyestiga
tion; third, submitted to competent and
authoritative experience. and. finally
presented for his own digestion with {
precision which was above praise.
The Judge had always felt ~ I'm
. msnss respect foe atosz,nnouth, 1rstt'
3 bac6nlS ~ syas = 1aaA, e noal
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as he expressed it, Ito place the entire
lamentable occurrence before him in a

as he expressed it, Ito place the entire
lanentable occurrence before him in a
nutshell"
"Who asked for your opinion?'' de-
manded the judge testify. He had been
confined to the house for week with
influenza and was unusually irritable in
consequence. Besides, any father expert
ences a sense Of revolt when hitherto
unconsidered parsonage, no matter how
desirable, presents himself as a possible
member of his family.
1.-The case in point is as follows" an
nounced Stornmouth, going straight to
the aforesaid point with his customary
abiity-an ability which Judge Delno
heretofore had never hesitated to laud
openly. but which today limited at pos
abilities in a son-in-law which perhaps
might be considered more foroible than
agreeable. Stornmouth was pacing the
room restlessly. His hands were plung-
ed deep into his trousers pockets. His
fine head was thrown forward eagerly,
like thoroughbred scenting the hint Of
clover PATCH His keen eyes mastered
everything-the room, the occupant,
the warning blizzard outside, the case
in point, and his adversary's irritation.
which he was observing with that same
humorous twinkle in his soul which SO
often bubbled up and showed itself SO
pleasantly in his eyes.
"Given," he continued with empha-
sis, "a French adventurer with title,
and an American girl possessed of q de-
sire, lamentable or otherwise, to be-
come duchess or countess, it is obvi-
ous that ten chances to one the bargain
is contaminated to the entire felicity of
Ill parties concerned" He bit his lip
vigorously His eyes, severely oontemp-
tuous, met those of Judge Delno with
an unf1inohing resolve in their depths.
The chief Justice was seated in a
leather covered armchair, before blaz-
ing fire. Perhaps that was the cause Of
the flush which overspread his oounte-
nance at Stornmouth's utterance.
"What do you mean to insinuateP''
he stormed. ,z@ ~.s. T.. .,&-... .
II am not 'insinuating, - replied
Stornmouth. II am stating facts.
have good reason to suppose that you
are backing up your daughter in this
nefarious business. -: ~"
'Nefarious' is nefarious word,
young man. What do you intend ia
convey by your 60 called facts?''
''Will you have the truth2" e.
"The sooner the better. =
sMiss Mildrad Delno vour sister.
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a man aUds ushered across the threshold.
not from the standpoint of al unappre-
ciated suitor who desires vengeance,
but as man who is desirous that nei-
ther you nor any member of your family
should be swindled by mere French
adventurer.
"His title-is it bogus one?"
"No. The title is bona flde as far as
it goes. In France it exemplifes great
name disgraced by it's inheritors-
name used for illicit extortions on the
plea of forthcoming remunerations-
briefly, fine estate eaten up by a
swarm Of unappeased creditors. The De
Lacaze honor has been forfeited. The
property is condscated, and any former
magnidoence ia truth 40 years in the
pasta past which appears to be the
strongest part Of the present counts
make up. Further, Ihave positive proof
that you are to be vilely deceived.
There is q man in the hall who will
confirm my statements. Have your
permission to ring for him to be sent
hp" ~
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Cheap Rates and Through Car.
y Service to California VA a.. -
& st. Paul Railway.
81 Commencing Nov. 5, 1898 and every
Saturday, hereafter. There.Will be 8
through tourist car leave Austin at
1890 y. "a. and arrive Loe Angeles
.(Al. t8:26 8. M ednesd1y
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-08
PRISONERS A NUISANCE.
Disposition of Cervera and His Mon Caus-
ing Some LerpleXity.

disposition of Cervera and His Mon Caus.
in. Some ierplexity.
WASHINGTON, July Z. The question
of what disposition to make OF Span.
ish prisoners taken by the United
States forces is causing the war depart.
ment some perplexity. The matter
was under discussion during the day
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 before
any active operations are taken by
SIMPSONS feet against the shore bat.
teries. AS was the practice during the
late war, the naval prisoners in all
probability will be turned over to the
care of the army.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-08
HEARD 7HE NEWS
Spanish Public Just Learns
the True Story of Ger
vera's Escape"
Disorder Spreading Among the
Military and People Be-
coming Riotous.
NOT YET READY TO QUIT
Cabinet Council Meets and De-
Cides Not to Open Peace
egOtiations.
War to Be Continued While a
Single Spanish Soldier
Remains.

MADRID, July 7.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of Tho Daily Telegraph says:
Disorder is spreading among the mill
tary, the crowds in tho city are getting
riotous and everywhere signs are ap-
parent that the population is arming
for civil war. Marshal Martinez CAM
pos and the Captain General of Madrid
have held long consultations as to the
war and means, of preserving order.
The Madrid correspondent of The
Standard says the public is still in
favor of prolonged resistance, but ex.
citement is increasing among all
classes and strong precautions are be.
ing taken in all the large towns where
the garrisons are confined to barracks.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-08
SITUATION is TERRIBLE.
People of Santiago Panio.strioken and
Suffering From Lack of Food.

People of Santiago Panio.stricken and
Suffering From Lack of Food.
WASHINGTON, July 7.-Several dis.
patches were received during the even.
ing by Adjutant General Corbin from
General Shafter, but their contents
were not given to the public. One
message received indicates that the Sit.
uation of the people of Santiago is ter
rible. They are not only panic stricken
over the fear of bombardment, but
they are suffering from lack OF the ac.
tual neoessaries of life. In one of his
cablegrams General Shafter says: "The
town (Santlago) is in terrible condi-
tion as to food. The people are starv.
ing. Rice is practically the only staple
article of food they have"
Speaking of the troops under his
command General Shafter says: "The
men are in good spirits and remarkably
we'll"
In the course of another dispatch
General Shaiter, referring to the con.
dition of those injured, says: "All the
wounded are doing singular!y well,
only one death having occurred since
the baUtle.''
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-08
VOLUNTEERS GET UNDER VAN A}
Movement of Troops Begun at
Several Points.
GOING DIRECT TO SANTIAGO
Three Regiments Leave Camp Al.er
and Twice That Number Depart
From Chicknmauga.

WASHINGTON, July T. The Second
brigade, First division of the Second
army corps, broke at Camp Alger dur.
ing the afternoon and started on their
journey to Santiago to reinforce Gem
eral Shafter's army. The Second
brigade is composed of the Eighth
Ohio, Sixth Illinois and Sixth Massa-
chusetts, General Garrettson COM
manding. The Sixth Massachusetts
was the first to get away, going aboard
the cars at Dun Lorin, and leaving for
Charleston, S. O.. shortly after 10
o'clock. The other regiments will de.
part before daybreak. The Ohio regi.
'ment goes to New York, where it will
embark on the St. Paul, while the Iii.
inois troops go to Charleston, S. c.,
and with the Massachusetts, men will
be transported upon the Harvard and
Yale.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-08
BISMARCK NORTH DAKOTA FRIDAY, JULY g. 1898
SOME ADVICE FOR SPAIN.
Lyndon Papers Say she Should Lose Nc
Time in Surrenderin..

L.nndon Papers Say Sho Should Lose No
Time in Surrendcr;n-.
LONDON, July All the papers
.omment upon the sudden dramatic
transformation resulting from Admiral
Cervera's unexpected and suicidal &C.
lion, for which various theories are ad-
vanced All eulogize the bravery dis.
played on both sides, and strongly coun.
sci Spain to accept the inevitable and
sue for peace, which would entail no
1ishonor.
The Daily Graphic says:
''If Senor Sagasta elects to risk fur.
ther disasters for fear of the frothy jim.
goes in Madrid, he will incur a terrible
esponsibility. The Spanish flag has
been borne with undying glory in the
face OF tremendous odds, and the punc-
tilios of honor have been generously
satisfied"
Ths Daily News tenders similar ad.
vice. 1t says:
1.-THE Spaniards can fight and die. So
can the Americans. Ambassador Hay,
in his glowing and eloquent speech Of
yesterday, gloried in this thought, but
to their equal courage America has III
her unequal! contest with Spain not ou';
vast resources, but devising mind and
skillful organization, compared with
which bravery is nothing more than
providing stuff for the sham bles''
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-08
CHANGE OR PLANS
Land Bombardment of Santi-
ago by General Shafter Has
Been Deferred.
Blow Struck Doubly Effective
If Dealt simultaneously by
Land and Sea.
SHIPS TO ENTER THE HARBoR
Will Sail Up to the Wharves of
the City and Aid in Its
Destruction.
Situation Completely Changed
by the Defeat of Ger
vera's Fleet.

WASHINGTON, July 7.-As result of
the cabinet meeting instructions were
bent by the president to Admiral Samp.
son and General Shafter to. confer to-.
gether concerning q joint plan of at
tack upon the city. Upon the outcome
OF this conference depends the line OF
action for the immediate future. For
tho present the land bonn mbardment by
General Skaters forces has been de-.
ferred, as the situation has so COM
pletely changed by the annihilation of
the Spanish fleet that it is manifestly
the part of wisdom for this land bonn.
bardment to await the cooperation aud
support of
Bonba rdment From sanpson's Fleet.
General Skaters demand for the sur.
render of Santiago. ou the pain of bonn
bardment, was made at 6:3O o'clock
Sunday morning. An hour later Ad.
miral Cervera made his suicidal dash
from the harbor resulting in a com.
plete transformation of the naval an d
military conditions. Instead of a men.
acing Spanish feet within the harbor
the way has been cleared for the en-.
trance of the American feet up to the
very wharves of the city. With this
material change wrought it was obvi.
GUS to the authorities hore that the
blow first intended to be delivered by
General Shatter alone would be- doubly
effective and decisive if the two forces
could be brought together and strike
Simultaneously From Land and Sea.
1t is the clear expectation of the au.
thorities here that the conference will
result i'll determination by the ad.
miral to axe his fleet through the mar.
row mock Of the harbor, make his way
past the shore batteries and fortiiica-
tions and take position before tho city
for bonn ba rdment. There is reason to
believe that the instructions sent to
Admiral Sampson at least conveyed
the desire, If not the instructions, that
he enter the harbor. But it is said the
admiral and the general continue to be
the supreme officials in authority, and
that being on the scene fully alive to
all the conditions their Judgment will
be taken as final in the course to be
adopted.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-08
FOOD FOR THE CUBANs.

Plan Of Feeding the Starving Natives
Proceeding systematically.
WASHINGTON, July 7.-The plan Of
feeding the starving Cubans is proceed.
ing systematically, despite the atten.
ton whioh;the authorities are obliged
to give to sthe war. These plans are
being carried out by the commissary de.
partment Of the army. Large consjgn.
ments Of food are being loaded on the
steamer Port Victor. This is but one
of several consignments as the work Of
relief has been going on for the past
two months, hundreds of thousands Of
gov ernment rations being distributed.
The supplies will now include refrig.
Grated and cold storage beef for Cuban
troops and the reconcentrados.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-08
TROOPS oRDEREDTo MOVE
Six Regiments at Chickamauga Now on
Their Way to santisgo.

Six Regiments at Chickamauga Now on
Their Way to santiago.
CHATTANOOGA, July 7.-Shortly after
noon orders were issued to the First
brigade. First division, First army
corps. to break camp and march 70
Ringgold, Ca, there to take trains for
Charleston, s. @. &
An hour later the three regiments
composing the brigade, the Second and
Third Wisconsin and Sixteenth Penn.
sylvania, had left camp. The loading
at Ringgold began at 8 O'clock. The
Third Illinois. Fourth Ohio and Fourth
Pennsylvania are under orders aud
will probably go during the evening.
Major General Wilson, who will com.
mand the detachment which goes from
here to Santiago, has orders to proceed
to Charleston. The order for the six
regiments to rush out, came as great
surprise.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-08
RED CROSS SHIP ARRIVES.

Three Hundred and Twenty Wounded
Soldiers Brought to Key West.
KEY WEST, Fla, July THE Red
Cross steamer Iroquois arrived during
the AFTERNOON from Santiago de Cuba
with $50 wounded on board.
No communication with the vessel is
permitted.
Instructions from the state board of
health are awaited.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-08
HEAVY LOSS OF OFFICERS.
Dash and Bravery of tho American Com
manders tho Principal Cause.

Dash and Bravery of tho American Com.
manders tho Principal Cause.
WASHINGTON, July 7.-Considerable
comment has been caused among the
officials Of the war department by the
great loss Of American officers in the
two days Of fighting at Santiago. Of
foial reports thus far received indicate
that 58 American officers were killed
or wounded and the list is only partial.
This heavy loss is due to the dash and
bravery of the officers themselves. In.
stance after instance has been disclosed
Of officers springing in front Of their
commands and leading them in bril-.
liant sorties against the enemy. Quite
naturally the Spanish sharpshooters
singled out the officers as targets and
the result was that the American
forces suffered particularly heavily in
this respect.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-08
PRODUCED PAINFUL EFFECT

Madrid People Finally Henr of the An.
utilization of Cervera's Fleet.
LONDON, July THE Madrid CORE.
spondent of The Times says: Dis.
patches received from American
sources describing the destruction of
Admiral Cervera's squadron, which the
morning papers considered wild ex-
aggerations and consequently held
back, have now been published in spe-
cial editions. They are generally re.
garded as substantially true and have
produced a most painful impression
among all classes, but there is perfect
tranquility. perceive no symptoms
of dangerous popular excitement
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-08
STATEMENT OF cERvERA.
Would Rather Lose His Ships at Sea Lik,
Sailo,. Tlaas, Sbuf in

Would Rather Lose His Ships at Sea Like
Sailor Than Shut Up in a Harbor.
OFF Santiago de Cuba, July 4, per AS.
sociated Press Dispatch Boat Cynthia
II, via Kingston, Jamaica, July THE
first and only statement concerning the
recent naval battle made by the Span.
ish commander, Admiral Cervera, was
to a correspondent of the Associated
Press on board the battleship Iowa. 1t
was as follows:
II would rather lose my ships at sea,
like sailor, than in the harbor. It
was the only thing left for me to do"
AUGUSTUS FAMTLY-FREE.
Succeeded in Escaping From the Insur-
gents in q Boat.
MADRID, July THE Spanish con.
sui at Singapore wires the following
message from General Augusti, captain
general Of the Philippines:
''The situation is unchanged. My
family has succeeded in miraculously
escaping from Macebora in boat, and
having passed through the American
vessels all arrived safely at Manila"
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-08
VERY RBAVY LOSS
Seventeen Hundred Casualties
Among Americans in Two
Days Fighting.
More, Than a Hundred Killed
on the Field or Died of
Their Wounds.
PERCENTAGE VERY LARGE
Number of Our Men Engaged
Was Less Than Twelve
Thousand.
Great Loss of Officers, Due
Mainly to Their Bravery
and Dash.

BEFORE SANTIAGO, July 5, via Kings.
ton, July 1.-THE fighting during the
last two days has cost the American
army 400 men. This estimate is
made by the surgeons at division head
quarters after careful figuring by the
surgeons at the hospital. The list of
wounded as made mp at the division
headquarters is very large in proper
ton to the list of those killed outright.
Probably less than 100 all told OF the
number OF wounded have died, making
the total number of deathsin the neigh
borhood of 100. The remainder of the
Wounded Will Probably Recover.
Considering the fact that not over l2,-
600 men were engaged on our side, and
not all of these were actually under
fire, the percentage of loss is very
heavy. The slaughter was brought
about mainly by the gallantry with
which our troops advanced into the
open ground in the face of a heavy fire
from the Spanish intrenchments and
AAAo tASos OuA AA0A 6OACAAAAy AA4O s14A
opinion that the Spanish could not
shoot. and, it must be confessed.
thought they could not fight. Both
impressions We're erroneous, particu.
larly the latter. The Spaniards have
fought with
Great Determination and Bravery.
The returns show that number OF
regiments suffered heavily, the Sew.
enty.frst New York being the worst
cut up Of the volunteers and the Thir-
teenth and Sixth regular infantry sui.
fering most among the regulars, with
the Seventh and Sixteenth regiments
close in the race for glory. In some
companies of the Thirteenth regiment
one.tbird of the men are gone and
there are companies in that regiment
now entirely without officers. In the
Sixth more than one.third of the Off.
GERS are gone, only one field officer.
Major Minor, being left.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-08

across the open, striking heavily upon
General Wikotf's brigade consisting Of
the Ninth, Thirteenth and Twenty
fourth infantry. They were reinforced
by a heavy fire all along their line Of
guns and batteries and succeeded in
driving some of our mon from the
trenches, but the heavy fire the Ameri.
cans in turn poured in staggered the
Spanish line and sent it reeling back
ward with heavy loss.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-08
THE CAPTURE OF THE COLON
Spanish Cruiser Chased for a
Distance Of Sixty Miles.
Is NOT SERIOUSLY DAMAGED
After Being Struck Several Times She
Run Ashore and Hauled Down
Her Flag.

OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 4, via
Kingston, Jamaica, July 7.-Atter a
chase of go miles to the westward. the
Brooklyn, closely followed by the Ore
gon, overhauled the Cristobal Colon
after she had run ashore and had
hauled down her flag. Captain Cook
of the Brooklyn went Oh board of her
and the commander of the Spanish
armored cruiser came forward to sur.
render and was taken on board the
New York, which came up an hour
after the Brooklyn and Oregon had
completed the capture of the Cristobal
Colon. The latter was not seriously
damaged, though she was struck sew.
eral times by shots from the Brooklyn
and Oregon.
sohley's Clever Maneuvar.
During the chase clever maneuver
of Commodore Schley's in heading due
west to Cape Caney. while the Cristo.
bal Colon had taken q more southerly
direction with much greater distance
to cover, rendered the Spaniard's es.
cape impossible. There seems to be no
doubt that the Cristobal Colon and
perhaps the other three Spanish al.
mored cruisers would have escaped had
it not been for the prompt action of
Commodore Schley. The Brooklyn,
his flagship, alone was IN position to
attack the Spanish vessels as they left
the harbor and the commodore steamed
directly towards them and engaged al.
four cruisers, inflicting great damage
upon them.
Poured in Deadly Fire.
The Oregon was the first to join the
Brooklyn, and afterward the Iowa,
Indiana, Texas and Vixen closed
around the Spaniards, all pouring in u
deadly fire, but from the beginning to
the end of the fight the Brooklyn, Ore.
gon and Gloucester took the most i'm.
portant part in the destruction of the
enemy.
One man, George Henry Ellis, was
killed OIL board the Brooklyn. His
head was blown off by shell. One
other man, j. Burns, was injured on
board of her.
The Brooklyn was struck half a
dozen times. but no injury was done t.
any Of the other American snlr:
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FOR USE AS a TRANSPORT.

Government Charters the Plant Line
Steamer Grand Duchess.
WASHINGTON, July THE war de.
partment has chartered the steamer
Grand Duchess of the Plant line for
use as transport. She is now at New.
port News and is well adapted for the
work intended, being roomy, speedy
and fitted out with modern improve.
ments. The First Rhode Island regi.
ment of infantry is under orders to
proceed to Santiago on this vessel and
may leave Camp Alger at any time.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-08
DO NOT DESIRE PEACE.

Spain Will Continue the War While q
Single Soldier Remains in Cuba.
MADRID, July 7.-The cabinet coun-
Gil, after a short session, decided not to
open negotiations for peace, but to con.
tinue the war with all risks while a
single soldier remains in Cuba. The
government has no news as to bom-
bardment of Santiago and has cabled
Governor General Blanco for details of
the naval battle.