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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05
WHY We WILL HOLD THEM.
The United States Must he REIN
bursed for the Wars Cost,
Present and Prospective.
THAT'S WHY WE HOLD THE PHILIPPINES.
and is Not to Acquire Any Territory by
the Power of Conquest, But She Must
Have Collateral Sufficient to Balance
Accounts,

Washington, Nov. while the cab.
negotiations at Paris, there is no long.
er any doubt a. TO the general pur.
poses of this government to retain the
entire Philippine archipelago. If, af,
ter final balancing of the account, viz:
The cost of war to the United States
on one side, and. our acquisitions on
the other, it is found that any COM
%pensation is due the Spaniards, it will
be made in a lump sun.
States When the Protocol WAS Signed.
1t is pointed out hat at the time the
protocol was signed the United States
did not have and had not since ac-
quired any part of the Philippine is
lands outside of Manila harbor. and
hat the United States has never en-
tertained Il purpose to acquire any ter
ritory by the power of conquest. What
the United States will insist upon is
that she must be fully reimbursed for
every dollar expended by her on ac-
count of the war, and in the statement
will be included an amount sufficient
to cover all payments, present and
prospective, on account of pensions in
cidental to the war.
No Spanish Bonds Will be Paid.
No Spanish bonds of any character
or amount, other than local or NUM-
cipal bonds, will be paid or assumed
by this government. The question of
the status of municipal obligations I'M
der circumstances like the present is
fully settled by international law.
They must be recognized as valid and
binding by the conquering power, and
hence it is assumed that the United
States will not raise any question on
this point, but promptly consent to
guarantee their final payment. What
sum of money this government would
consent to pay to Spain car not ever
be estimated, but when the final ac-
count is rendered. it is believed that
the balance due Spain will be small.
probably not exceeding $25,OOO,OOO or
$4,000. 900.
Belief that Spain viii Accept Our Terms
The belief still prevails among the
majority of the cabinet that the Span
iards will accept the terms laid down
by the United States. and that what
ever delay occurs before that result
is reached, will be chargeable only to
the purpose of the Spaniards to Sc
cure the best possible terms; to extort
the last possible million dollars, be-
fore accedinp TO our demands.
The possibility of disagreement of
the commission and the failure of the
conference, however, is now contem-
plated with greater ~equanimity than
at an earlier stage of the negotiations.
The administration has satisfied itself
that Spain is neither able o willing
to hostilities on any scale that
would make her a dangerous opponent
to the United States.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05
A REGULAR OFFICERS VIEWS.
Prolific Causes OF Sickness-A Diet that
Stood the Test-Grit n Factor
Not All Angels.

Washington, Nov. 2.-Some OF the
conditions existing in Porto Rico
which the United States troops have
to contend with are set out in the fol-
lowing letter from one of the most dis
tinguished regular officers in the field
there:
l am glad the record does not show
as yet any complaints from regulars.
l certainly appreciate the enormous
work you and others did in your de-
partment, and wonder how you lived
through it. l have seen no lack of
food, but, on the contrary, great vast
age. The trouble has been:
Causes of Sickness.
1. Men not accustomed to eat the
United States rations, so different from
home food.
?. The utter ignorance of cooks in
preparing the food or cooking or saw
ing the rations.
3. The failure to cover over with
dirt the execreta in the sinks or refuse
from kitchen.
4. Men not taking are of them
selves when they could-by s~elf-con-
troll over appetite or unnecessary ex-
posture, etc.
Sickness Was to be Expected-A Healthy
Diet.
Sickness we expected from climatic
causes, and were told when we came
into it what to expect and we have got
it, and some know now the result of
tropical exposure. The climate is en-
ervating in every way and car has to
be exercised. My breakfast is boiled
milk. an egg INC toast. Lunch, boiled
rice and milk. Dinner, same with
soup added. L have never touched
their beef nor fruit. Sometimes /
take n potato or tomato, and for de-
sert stewed apricots. The above has
been my diet for weeks, chiefly rice
and milk, and if l vary from it 1
know it at onc by diarrhoea, iaun-
dice, etc. l keep out of the night air,
but exercise on horseback regularly.
Put on Extra Grit and Conquered.
All of my staff have gone home sick,
and about four weeks ago the doctor
gave me a certificate and said | should
81 L was ,JduLulCeu anu very weak.
1 got a"brace IN myself" put on extra
grit, as the boys say, and fought it
out, and am now all right. 1 would
not give up, and came out on top. 1
had a work to do, and proposed to
stick. But the climate is not one in
which you desire to play football. L
hope the currency question will be
settled soon, as the soldiers feel they
are losing the value of their money
o getting 2 to 1.
The Porto Ricans Not All Angels.
These people are not the gentle,
amiable people one is led to suppose.
A curb bit to be used when necessary
is not valueless. They are no fools in
politics or business IN any way. l am
sorry the boys did moi recollect the re-
cruiting s~ergeant's warning to the re-
cruit-after telling him of his pay, al
lowances, etc, that he was sorry to
say that the soldier would have to
take bic minna MIC cold
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05
A weII-Known MissourIan.

Col. Casper W. Bell died at Sails
bury. The colonel was a lawyer of
wide reputation. He came from Vir-
ginia, and located at Brunswick in
1874. At that time he was a leader
of the Wing party. When the war of
the rebellion came up he cast his for
tunes with the confederates, was sent
to the confederate congress, and, af-
ter the war, he came home and prac-
ticed law until 1855. He was appoint
ed by President Cleveland to a posi-
ton in the Indian affairs department
at Washington. He did his work so
well that President Harrison asked
him to remain in the department, but
on account of ill-health he declined.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05
Baptist Church Dedicated

The congregation of the Holden
Babtist church have dedicated their
new place of worship. The old church
was burned November "a, and was
only partly insured. The new build
ing furnished and heated, cost $4,000,
and will seat 500 persons, aside from
the Sunday school room.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05
Scalded to Death.

Mary, the th~ree-year-old daughter
of Mrs. Maggie Ryan, a widow living
at 81 South Twenty-third street, ST.
Louis, was playing with a dog in the
kitchen, when she accidentally fell
over a bucket of boiling water her
mother had placed on the floor to use
in scrubbing. The water was upset,
and the child's breast and abdomen
were scalded. She died.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05

In the southeastern part of Putnam
county a boy named Gillispie was
killed by the accidental discharge of a
gun in his brothers hands.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05
Charged with Criminal Neglect.

Samuel Waddell and wife of Chilli
jury on a charge of criminal neglect,
causing the death of Mrs. Waddell's
s~iX-year-old daughter.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05
Accident to a Young Hunter.

While hunting geese Henry Beverly,
aged IA, of Lisbon, Howard county,
met with Il serious accident. The bar
rel of his gun burst. tearing his left
hand into shreds and mangling his
forearm to the elbow.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05
Honor for a Missouri Bow.

Ensign Arthur l.. Willard, of the
Machias, it has just been announced,
was the first man to raise the Stars
and Stripes on Cuban soil during the
war with Spain. Ensign Willard was
appointed TO the naval academy from
Missouri.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05

A dispatch from M~anzanillo says:
"Lieut. Young has formally claimed,
on behalf of the United States navy,
the wrecks of the Spanish gunboats
that went ashore or were sunk by the
United States gunboats in the memo
rable engagement of Manzanillo on
July l."
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05
Death OF a st. Louis Journalist.

William Hyde, journalist and his
%torian, died at his home, 1922 West
Pine boulevard, st. Louis, of heart dis
ease, after an illness of short dura-
ton. His career as an editor and
newspaper writer, as a public servant,
as a power in politics, and his prom
inence for nearly half a century in the
public life of St. Louis, make his de-
mise of more than ordinary interest.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05

A cablegram received at the navy de-
partment, on the 31st, announced the
arrival at Bahia, Brazil, of the battle
ships Oregon and Iowa. They were 10
days from Tompkinsville, making an
exceptionally smooth and rapid run
down the coast.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05

During a sever storm, on the night
of the 29th, a small area, half = mile
square, around Denmark Hill, Cam
berwell, London, was visited by a cy-
clone. Cabs were overturned, win
dows, doors, lamp posts, trees and
chimneys were blown down and a
number of houses unroofed.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05

The Civil Service Reform league has
cent a letter to the president, express
ing its hope that he will not, as re-
ported in the public press, withdraw
a number of places now filled by civil
service method from the scope of the
c~ivil-service rules.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05

A sensation was caused in Ponce, P
r.. on the goth, on the arrival of the
Red D steamer Philadelphia from the
Spanish main, by the discovery in the
handbags of two passengers of a mum,
Der of explosive cartridges containing
dynamite.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05

While Vice-President Hobart was
being driven down Broad street in
Philadelphia, On the 9th, the team be.
came frightened and ran away. After
several blocks had been traversed by
the unmanageable horses, they were
finally halted by a plucky policeman
amid the cheers of thousands of on
lockers.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05

Most of the Paris papers approx,
the decision of the court of cessation:
authorizing. revision of the Dreyfus
case, although the Gaulois and the
Eclair declare that even now revision
is by no means certain.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05
Circuit Clerk Dies Suddenly.

Circuit Clerk NJ. G. b. Stubblefield
died suddenly at Benton of heart dis
ease. He was up and at his Office
within & few minutes of his death.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05
A Mysterious Murder.

S. D. Logan was m~ysteriously muir
dered near Joplin. His skull was
crushed. He was known TO have had
considerable money with him.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05

Word has reached the interior de-
partment of trouble threatened by a
band of young Sioux, On the Pine
Ridge agency, in South Dakota, who
are reported to have started an or
ganized movement for the forcible re-
moval of Indian Agent Clapp from the
reservation.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05
A Macon Pioneer.

DR.. I. F. Owen, aged &c. one of Ma
O county's pioneers, died recently.
He was interested in banks at CIar-
ence, Calloa and Marion.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05

The Acme Wrecking Co., of San
Francisco, has made a request upon
the navy department for authority to
raise the battleship Maine. The COM
pany has had experience in raising
vessels on the Pacific coast, and rep
reservations have been made to the
department as to its ability to accom-
pliSh the task in Havana harbor.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05
Found Dead on "A Railway Track.

The body of Thomas Atkinson, a
young farmer near North View, a sta
ton between Springfield and Marsh
field, was found on the Frisco track.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05

The navy department received a dis
patch from San Juan, on the oath, stat
ing that the evacuation of Porto Rico
had been completed by the sailing OF
the last detachment of Spanish troops
on that day.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05
Struck on His Head.

John Stoneman,a Burlington switch
man at St. Joseph, fell from a moving
train, struck on his head, broke his
skull and will die.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05

The whole japanese cabinet has re-
signed, the ministry being unable to
agree upon the question of filling the
portfolio of education. Thus the
first attempt at party government in
Japan has proved a failure. 1t is
probable the next cabinet will be a
coalition OF liberals and clan leaders.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05

John Brown, A. years old. a farmer
of Richardton, Stark county. n. D.,
lost $4,000 in cash in a negro resort at
1907 Market street, ST. Louis.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05

The French press is showing a moro
conciliatory tone regarding Fashoda,
apparently with a view to preparing
the public mind for the recall of the
Marchand expedition.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05

The mobilization of the troops at
Halifax, y. S, took place, on the eth,
when every available man in the gar
risen was mustered in full marching
order. The militia regiments joined
with the regulars in the maneuvers.
Attacks by land and sea were made on
the city and repealed. All the forts
guarding the harbor were manned.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05

The recent wholesale emigration of
INDECENT Jamaicans to the island of
Cuba has evoked a protest from the
American authorities at Santiago and
the local government there issued a
memorandum, on the 2Sth, quoting the
protest of the American officials and
warning the British subjects not to
proceed to Cuba without adequate
means of support.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05
Died In Colorado.

f. W. Milburn, of Sedalia, died at
Denver, Col, recently, aged 30 sears.
The remains will be brought to Mis-
sour; for burial.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05

The Paris newspapers are sharply
divided into two camps, one of them
highly praising NJ. Bard's report to the
court of cessation as clearly setting
forth the truth and proving the
innocence of Dreyfus, and the 9TH
er insisting that the report was mere
~ a pleading in favor of the prisoner.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05

The news that the Spanish peace
commissioners at Paris had referred
to their government a formal demand
of the American commissioners for the
absolute cession of the entire Philip
pine group, caused the greatest sur
prise in Madrid on the 31st. The
strongest feeling prevailed that the
government should protest energeti-
cally against what is regarded as a
violation of the spirit of the protocol.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-05

Gen. Kitchener arrived in London, on
the 9th, and was greeted by the COM
mander-in-chief of the British forces,
Gen. Lord Wolseley, and other high
military officers. The grenadiers
formed a guard of honor at the rail-
road station, and Gen. Kitchener re-
ceiyed an ovation from the enormous
4brongs of people assembled to well
come him back from Egypt. The
scene of enthusiasm was almost I'M
Erecedented.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-11
Sampson Praises Hobson.

WASHINGTON, June 11.-The navy
department today posted bulletin CIV
ing detailed official report from Samp-
son upon the heroism of llobson and his
men in sinking the Mcrrilnac in Santi-
ago harbor.
lie SAYS, "Permit me to call your at
tention to the assistant of naval con-
struction, Lieut.. lIobson."
He civ in detail the plans for sink
mo the Merrimac and the manner in
which it was carried out.
He then goes on to say 81 cannot my
self too earnestly express. my apprecla'
tion of the conduct Of llobson and his
gallant crew. venture to say that
more brave and daring thing has moi
taken place since Gushing blew up the
Alltermarle. am sure you will Offer
a suitable professional reward TO Hob
son and his companies"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-11
The Boys of Ninety-Eight

Brave were the boys of siXty-one
Who went from the old Green Mountain
State.
Some stayed until the war was done:
For four long years they had to wait.
They fought on many a battle field,
And carried our flag, the Stars and Stripes,
No fay were they ever forced to yield;
Not one was lost in all the fights
In which they were engaged.
That you will prove as brave and true,
We have no doubt or fear.
Then take our flag; we leave it with you,
And shall expect to hear
That YOU. our boys of Ninety-eight,
Who went at your countrys call,
Have been an honor to our State;
Were heroes one and all,
While the Spanish war was waged.
The war is on and fight we must;
'ris not for contest or for gain,
Before the world our cause is just.
The CubanS must be free from Spain.
The greatest deed in all the world
Was when Dewey met the Spanish fleet.
Shot and shell at them he hurled
Until he sank them in the deep;
Nevermore to be arrayed.
Then 90. And should the time come when
We find you have too much to do,
Wen send you plenty more guns and men,
Our boys, the same as you.
You go TO fight with Grant and Lee,
Against the men of naughty Spain,
With Gomez help, to make poor CuDa free,
Our soldiers died ON board the Maine.
Remember how they were betrayed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-11
Ordered to Move On.

BUENos AYERS, June 1.-THE gov
ernment of Paraguay, acting upon the
representations of the United States con-
sui at Montivideo has notified the COM
mander of the Spanish torpedo gunboat
Temerario now at Asuncion that he
must disarm his vessel if he desires to
remain at that part. The Spanish COM
mander refused to grant the request and
thereupon the government informed
him that the Temerario must leave
Asuncion as soon as the repairs to the
machinery have been completed, which
must be quickly.
There is probably no doubt but that
the order will be obcyed, yet, if it is
not, the government of Paraguay may
follow their demand by the same kind OF
language that the little republic used a
few years ago when they bore for the
last time the insults of the semi-barbar-
ic realm of their mother country
1t will be remembered that the gener.
al supposition at the time the Temerarie
approached the American coast was thai
she was on the warpath in search of the
Oregon, but either her plans fell
through or her courage failed her SC
that she put in at the port of Asuncior
where she has been undergoing repairs
since that time.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-11
Can Help Themselves.

KEY WEST, June 1l.-C.D. Ajevcdo
for II years resident of Porto Rico,
and an ardent sympathizer with the
United States, says that an American G x
petition can land anywhere it pleases in
the island of Porto Rico except in the
neighborhood of San Juan. He says
that the occupation of San Juan by our
forces would end the war in Porto Rico
as the Spaniards couldn't make a stand
elsewhere.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-11
To the Bitter End.

MADRID, June 11.-Political circles
declare that there have been no sug-
gestions of peace received.
They would be declined if offered and
Spain has decided to pursue the war to
the better end.
Several Spanish generals are quoted
as saying that Spain can continue the
war in Cuba for two years yet, and that
it is useless to talk of peace on the
basis of the states qua ante bellum.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-11
Will Not be Time.

Chicago, June lin response to
request to equip regiment of Scottish
IIighlanders in true Highland fashion
for service in the United States army in
the war with Spain, Andrew Carnegie
SAYS he does not believe the war will
last long or reach the dignity of real
war. lie thinks Spain will 60 to pieces
soon-sooner than the Highland garb
conld be gotten ready. An effort will
be made to organize and equip such a
regiment if the prospects point TO con-
tinuance of the war.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-11
Struggle in Progress.

New YORK, June 11.--A special
from Hong Kong says that the battle
for possession in Manila IS in progress
today between the Spaniards and in
surgents.
Dewey has promised to prevent a
massacre should the insurgents capture
the city. The Spanish governor has
been notified that unless he withdraws
the price set upon the head of Aguinaldo
he will get no quarter.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-11
Lynch Law Threatened.

GREAT HARRINGTON. MASS, June IL.
The Italian John Marchcsi, aged IA,
who was shot yesterday by Roy Sagen-
dorf, aged Is and boy with bad
record, died this morning.
Sayendorf was taken to Jail for his
own personal safety as such feeling was
aroused that threats of lynching were
made last night.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-11
BIDS FOR BARRE CITY HALL

Plans and specifications for bids for ne new
city Hall at Barre, VT, will be on eNhipit?m
at the office of G, s. Currier, city engineer m vi
ibe city of Barre, Vermont, and in the once
Of George &. Adams, architect, at Lawrence
Mass, ON and after the 9Th day of June, lS:S.
contractors desiring to bid must file their pius
IN writing with the city clerk at the Cliy o'
Barre, Vermont on or before six o'c'ock' p.
M, June -, 1898. The City reserves 'ne
rght to reject any or all bids. Att,
Dated at the city of Barre, Vermont 'l's
2S'h lay of May. lS'H. ,,
JOHN w. GORDON, Mayor.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-11
Another Bonn
bardrnent.
Paraguay Speaks.
7emerario Must Get
out.
Sampson Officially Compliments
HCbS0n and Advises Promo
tion---- Nothing Like HobSon
Since CushingS Daring Deed.
Another Bombardment.

MADRID, June 1l.-Several official
dispatches from Havana dated yesterday
saw that the Americans bombarded
Santiago for three hours yesterday morn
ing.
The Spaniards claim that the Ameri-
cans were repulsed in their attempt to
effect a landing.
The ships kept at distance and were
evidently afraid to venture within range
of the guns at the forts.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-11
Maxwell Indicted.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. June ll.-An in
d;ctm cnt for murder in the first degree
was returned this morning against Sam
mol Maxwell of Lowell who was charg-
ed with killing his wife while in fit of
io,,opsv. lie shot her in the head and
breast while she was walking on the
street.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-11
Big Fight Booked.

CHICAGO, June 11.--Choynski has
signed articles to fight "Kid" Mccoy 20
rounds at catch weights before the
Hawlhorne Athletic club of Buffalo on
Saturday, Aug. 27, for $500.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-11
The Prince Arrives.

NEwroRr, Il. l., June 1l.--Prince
Albert of Belgium with his staff arrived
here this morning from Canada. They
will be the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Pot
ter Palmer.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-06-11
For Mediation

BERLIN, June 1.-The Kienzeitung
says it can confirm the report that sew
eral powers are consulting on the sub
iect of mediation between Spain and the
United States.