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Has Adequate Forces.

Madrid, June "a. n. NIT is an
nounced here from Cuba that yellow
fever has already attacked members
of the American expedition at Santiago.
Dispatches from the Spanish military
commander at Santiago deny that his
forces are inadequate. He says Gem
eral Linares has Is battalions of infan-
try and several batteries of artillery.
and he adds that all the strategic posi-
tions around the city are strongly oc-
cupied. Continuing. the dispatches say
the Spaniards may fall back before the
Americans. but only until they are
out Of reach of the ships guns" An
official dispatch from Havana says the
Spanish commander at Siboney was
killed during the recent fighting there.
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We WILL CARRY THE WAR
HOME TO THE SPAN|AROS
Spain Sends Camaras Fleet Through Philippines
Dewey Two Fast Fleets Will Be Send
Spanish Ports and Destroy Commerce.

Constructor r. p. Hobson. in care Of the
Commander-in-chief of the North At
lantic squadron, an inspiring letter.
commenting him for the extraordinary
heroism he displayed in sinking the
collier Merrimac in the harbor of San
tiago de Cuba.
The letter was written shortly after
the secretary had recommended to the
president that Mr.. Hobson be advanced
10 numbers in his corps. but the recon-
mendation was not carried out. for the
reason that Representative Pearson, the
uncle of the young hero. requested that
action be delayed until Mr.. Hobson could
be communicated with. A bill is now
pending i'm congress for the transfer OF
Mr.. Hobson TO the line, with the rank OF
Lieutenant commander. The secretary's
letter to Mr.. Hobson is dated June 20
and begins:
Sir: The department has been wait
ing for your exchange before addressing
letter of commendation to you in ref
erence to your success in designedly
SINKING the United States steamer Mer-
rimac in the narrow entrance of the har-
Dor of Santiago de Cuba in the early
morning OF June 3. 1898, but as the ex-
change hoped for has been delayed. the
department will not wait for that action
to take place"
Secretary Long then quotes Rear Ad-
miral Simpsons letter describing and
praising Mr.. Hobson's achievement and
continues:
1T was exceedingly gratifying to the
department to receive from the COM
mander-in-chief of the North Atlantic
station such a letter calling special at
tentton to your extraordinary heroism on
the occasion referred to. Readiness for
emergency, fertility Of resource and
such extraordinary heroism as you dis
played in taking the Merrimac into the
entrance of the harbor of Santiago de
Cuba, under the most CALLING fire from
the shore batteries OF the enemy. at the
risk of almost certain death to yourself
and your brave associates in this duty
are qualifications most enviable for any
naval officer TO possess. your action even
calling from the Spanish admiral. in
most signal manner an expression high
ly commendable of your brave act.
The department takes this occasion
to most heartily congratulate you upon
your most distinguished conduct and
avails itself OF the opportunity to in
form you that Il has taken steps to
give you some professional reward as
recommended by the commander-in-
n-chief. which the department hopes
will be gratifying to you and at the
same time assures you that your gal
liant action only reflects additional lus-
ter to the glory of the United States.
and that you are held in grateful re-
membrance by your fellow countrymen
and applauded by the whole civilized
world"
This letter was personally signed by
Secretary Long. Ii VIII be held by Ad-
miral Sampson until an opportunity is
found TO convey IL to the young officer,
now prisoner in Santiago de Cuba.
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1875 by Associated Press.

Copyright 1s9S by Associated Press.
Madrid. June 24.-The debate in the
chamber of deputies yesterday on the
Philippine question was marked by
great disorder Robledo, the conserva-
tive leader. attacked General Polavieja,
the former minister of war; for treating
with Aguinaldo. the insurEent leader,
and was interrupted with shouts Of
That is untrue" A scene of greatest
confusion followed and the sitting was
suspended.
When business was resumed Robledo
continued his remarks. He asked If the
government desired peace or war II
peace. he added. Spain had better ne
gotiate directly with the United States,
as the powers would demand a brokers
commission in case they intervened. In
the course Of his speech Robledo CEN
sured the minister of marine and Ad-
miral Cervera. accusing the minister Of
granting unpatriotic interviews. Cap
tain Aunon defended the navy The
minister concluded his speech with the
announcement that Admiral Camara
was on his way to the Philippines to
defend the Spanish flag.
Another uproar was occasioned by
Senor Salmaron Ueader of the repub-
licans). denouncing an attempt To close
the DEBATE. lie loudly tNtIdlnltu. II
is an outrage and was commencing
an attack on the monarchy when his
voice was drowned by shouts from all
parts of the house.
The uproar continued for some time.
and when order was restored the presi
dent announced that the chamber
would meet in secret session to discuss
internal affairs. In the lobbies great
excitement was occasioned. SenoT Sam
por shouted as Senior Salmaron was
leaving the house, THE republicans
are devoid of shame. They are allow
ing the chamber to be closed and they
do not seize the present opportunity To
accomplish something practical Sen
or Sampor was arrested. conducted To
the presidents office and called upon TO
explain his conduct.
The senate discussed the political
situation. Senior Gonzales. who said he
did not speak as a partisan. but as a
Spaniard. declared that the country
must be told the truth.
The chastisement falling on nations
or on collective bodies. he added had
never been undeserved. as II had been
attempted to make the Spa aniards be-
lieve. Continuing. he said: For
everything happening now the whole
country. the people, the parties and
the government are responsible" In
spite of Interruptions. Senior Gonzales
continued: II have many deadlier
truths to tell. Spain has never known
what real colonial policy is The
senator blamed the conservatives Sc
verely for the present condition Of af-
fairs. He said that Senior Castillo del
Canovas said that he believed Cuba
could be dominated by troops. while In
reality the island needed drastic re-
organization. The war policy as well
as General Weyler's policy. the speak
er asserted, had failed and autonomy
had proved Intellectual, because IL was
attempted too late. However the SEN
ator explained the attempt at autonomy
was useful, AS IL will allow Spain To
quit the American hemisphere con-
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CAMARA'S BIG BLUFF.

London. June 24.-The Rome corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail referring
10 the reported sailing of Admiral Ca
mara's squadron, says: Admiral Ca
mara's fleet had flags flying and evi-
IDENTIFY desired TO be seen. The admi-
rally authorities here believe that the
fleet is incomplete. The battleship Pc
layo was not seen. while there were no
transports. and ii is therefore supposed
that the squadron cannot be going %
the Philippines"
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London. June 25.-The Times, COM
menting editorially upon the American
landing, says: The operations have
been conducted with considerable skill
and coolness but If Admiral Cervera's
troops fought on land as their COM
panions fought in the coftin-ships at
Cavite they will give Skaters troops
a taste of real warfare before the stars
and stripes float over Santiago de
cuba. The indication are. however.
that the resistance will not be pro-
longed. The Spanish cortes, which
opened in ominous circumstances,
closed among deepening gloom.
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JURAGUA OCCUPIED.
The American Troops Are Closing in on
santiago de Cuba.

SantiagO te tuba.
Copyright 1898 by Associated Press.
OFF Juragua. Province of Santiago.
Thursday night, via Port Antonio, June
24.-The advance of the American army
has reached the edge of the table land
on which the harbor of Santiago de Gu
ba lies. Here, seven miles from MORO
castle, the main body of troops have
united. and the Spaniards are in full re-
treat toward Santiago. Ae decisive en-
gagement is not expected for several
days. General Lawton's brigade. which
rested last night at Demajayabo. four
miles west of Baiquiri resumed its
march at daylight Before noon his
brigade. consisting Of the I'd Massachu-
setts. the 18th infantry, the 1st battal-
ion of the 4th infantry, two companies
of the 10th infantry and the I'd battalion
of the 4th infantry, occupied Juragua.
five miles beyond, and the American
flag was hoisted there. The Spaniards
retired before the arrival of the Ameri-
cans, which was hoisted there. The
Spanards retired before the arrival of
the Americans. which was covered by
Cuban skirmishers, burning the block
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BURIED At SEA.
The yesuvius Threw Three shells at the
Santiago Forts.

The yesuyius Threw Three shells at the
Santiago Forts.
Copyright 1898 by Associated Press.
Playa, del Este, Guantanamo BAY
province of Santiago de Cuba, June "a.
The remains of F. o. Blakely. the an
prentice of the battleship Texas who
was struck and killed by S-inch shell
while the Texas was shelling the bat
teries of Santiago de Cuba on Wednes-
day last, have been buried at sea. )ff
Santiago de Cuba. Four of the eight
others who were wounded at the time
Blakely was killed have been brought
here and placed on the hospital ship
Solace. The other wounded men will
remain on the Texas. The battleship
was not seriously damaged by the shell.
The dynamite cruiser Nesuvius at
tackled the Santiago batteries last
night, throwing three dynamite shells.
II is believed the projectiles did great
damage to the entertainments.
Tn Texas fought the battle alone.
and after its conclusion the men on the
battleship were complimented by the
admiral for the excellent work they hal
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STRICTLY NEUTRAL.
The Attitude of Germany Towards the
Un tie states EminentIy satisfactory.

I'm tie states Eminentiy satisfactory.
Washington. June 24.-The only de-
velopment at to-day's cabinet meeting
WAS the positive settlement of the
question of the attitude of Germany
With respect to the Philippines. The
secretary of state has received assur-
ances which settles beyond question all
doubts on this point. Germany has no
intention. present or prospective. of in
terfering in any way with the policy or
plans of the United States in regard ID
the occupation of the islands. Its atti-
tude has been and will continue to be
one of strict neutrality. This state
ment. coming from high official sources.
is accepted by this government in per-
feet faith and is regarded as final AMI
conclusive. No further attention Will
be paid by the government to any re-
ports 10 the contrary which are con-
stantly being sent out, IL is believed. in
the interest of Spain. Official reports
received from Admiral Dewey at Ma
Mia state there has never been an in
timation that Germany or any Other
nation by its naval representative has
ever shown the least disposition 10
overstep the line of strict neutrality.
nor has there been any reason to be-
lieve that their sympathies We're
strongly with the spanish in the pres
ent struggle.
The situation of the forces at Santi-
ago and Baiquir was discussed at
some length by the cabinet. Nothing
of a disquieting nature has been re-
ceived, and IL is expected when the
troops have all been landed and the
heavy siege guns and equipment are
ready for a forward movement the fad
of Santiago will be a question of only
a short time.
The reports of the movements Of the
Cadiz fleet were also discussed but NJ
apprehension is felt in regard to IL.
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WILL START AT ONCE.

Washington. June 24.-It is authori-
tatively stated that If the Cadiz squa-
dron once passed into the Suez canal.
a powerful American squadron, made
up from some of Simpsons fleet, and
the best ships, will start at once across
the Atlantic. enter the Mediterranean
and lombard the Spanish seaports.
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The ouar,erma.ter Condemned.

San Francisco. June 24-The Building
Trades council OF san Francisco has
adopted resolutions severely arraigning
Major y. t. Long. department quarter
master OF the United States army. for
permitting uniforms for the troops now
here To be made by Chinese and for
denying the fact in an Official dispatch
10 Washington. The secretary u war Is
requested tn make an investigation Of
the matter.
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Taken by the Government

New York. June 2i.-The sailing of
the Holland line steamer OBJ
dam has been Cancelled and those who
booked passage on her have had their
money returned. 1t was said at the
company's office that the OLDHAM was
being held for the government. which
is about TO charter or purchase her FOR
use as a transport.
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BY A SPANISH SHELL.
Apprentice Biakeiey Killed ON the Texas
While on Matamoras.

New York. June PA dispatch to
the World from Santiago de Cuba,
June -, via Port Antonio, Jamaica,
June -, says: one man was killed to-
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done. The names of the men injured
on the Texas include: ]. Simonson, ].
E Nelson. II. A. Lee. II. Russell. w. c.
Engel, q. ID. Mullin. j. +. Lively.
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PRAISES HOBS0s.

Secretary Long Commends His bravery
ia sinking the Merrimac.
New York. June ga dispatch 10 the
Herald from Washington says: Secre-
tary Long has sent To ASSISTANT Naval
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-03-09

The "banner grade" as it was last.
month, is the Seventh grade, Miss
Katherine Chrystal, teacher, no tardi-
ness and only twenty three absences.
Notice their large enrolment and
most excellent per cent of attendance,
The still keep the flag, though the
Second grade almost got it. The half
day absences took bound upward,
while the hardness is the least it has
ever been; the East Side building
nearly had a clean record for tardi-
ness; the two cases we're caused by
the same pupil. The perfect list went
up nine again. Won't the parents
work with us the lest three months to
make records that we can all be
proud of?
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u
Nicaragua and Costa RIGA begin
fighting.
Japan and Russia seem to be prepar.
fng tor war.
\ new rebellion has broken out in
the Philippines.
Senior Campos Sales has been elected
president of Brazil.
France and Russia have made further
demands upon China.
Weyler's severe police methods are
hsine restored in Havana.
The Liberal government of Ontario
was defeated in elections for the legis.
latnre-
Orders have been issued that all
steamboats, sailing from Victoria, B. O.,
regardless of flag, must undergo rigid
inspection.
Colonel Piquart has informed the
Anrore that he will never consent to
fight Major Esterhazy if the latter
challenges him.
Sir Donald A. Smith is said to be the
richest man in the Dominion of Canada.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-03-09
Reliable Insurance CO.

The Park Region Hail ms. Associa-
ton has received certificate of au-
thority for 1893 from Insurance Com
missioner Dearth. We understand
several insurance organizations
throughout the state are having con-
siderable trouble and have been re-
fused certificate of authority, as
they have not paid losses in full.
The Park Region, by honest, careful
and conservative management, has
always paid losses in full, dollar for
dollar, and the farmers throughout
the state who have investigated its
plans and bushes management, do
not hesitate to place their policies with
this association. Although it is early
in the season, they are daily receiving
applications, and prospects are favor
able for a very large business the
coming season,
BRAGG & PETERSON,
Agents.
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First March 9.
Probate Notice
STATE OF MINNESOTA,

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
County of Stevens, %
In Probate Court. Special Term
In the matter of the estate of Peter
Near, insane.
On reading and fling the petition of
Patrick Mccarthy, guardian, setting forth
the amount of personal estate that has
come to his hands, and the disposition
thereof; the amount of debts outstanding
against said deceased, and a description
of all the real estate of which said de-
ceased died seized, and the condition and
value of the respective portions thereof;
and praying that license be to him grant
ed to sell the north half of the southwes
quarter, section p, township 123, range Al
And it appearing by said petition that
the hands of said Patrick Mccarthy to
pay said debts, and that it is necessary in
order to pay the same, to sell said real
| estate.
1t is therefore ordered, That all persons
interested in said estate, appear before the
| Judge of this Court on Monday, the 4th
day of April, a. d. 1898, at 10 o'clock a. NJ,
at the Court House in Morris, in said coun-
| ty, then and there TO show cause Gf any
| there be- why license should not be grant
ed to said Patrick Mccarthy to sell said
| rea! estate according to the prayer of said.
petition.
And it is further ordered, That a copy of:
this order shall be published for three sue,
cessive weeks prior to said day of hearing ).
the last of which utilization shall be at.
least fourteen days before said qearing.
in the Morris Tribune, a weekly newspa-
per printed and published at Morris, Min
nesota, in said county, personally served
on all peeson- Interested i'll said estate.
residing in said county, at least fourteen
days before said Gay or hearing and upon
all other persons interested, according to
law.
Dated at Morris. MINES ota the 5th day
of March, 4. D. 1888.
By the Court:
GEO, b. DARLING,
lSeall Judge of Probate.
Stevens County, Mime sofa.
F. E. SMITH, Attorney for Guardian.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-03-09
DORRELLY.
We are still on deck.

We are still on deck.
The caucus on Saturday was a
lively contest.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Rohrenbach
and Miss Grace Robinson were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Hart
ung Sunday.
Mrs. Len Youngberg visited with
Mrs. John Harding last Sunday.
A number of invited guests gath
cred at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gus Parsons of Eldorado last Friday
evening to celebrate the 10th ami
versary of the birthday Of their oldest
daughter Agnes. The evening was
spent mostly in dancing and a most
enjoyable time was had by all.
C. A. Peterson, our genial wagon
maker, moved his family over from
Cyrus last week.
The Westphall Elevator Company
unloaded two more carloads of corn
last week.
The Donnelly items of last week
must have had the Klondike fever or
went astray because they did not APP
pear in last weeks issue.
Some one reported reindeers in our
town last week They must have
been clears" without any reins.
Chas. Hilla is at present acting as
section fo1emen at Moose Island.
Mrs. j. w. Sheridan of Duluth is
visiting with her parents, Mr., and
Mrs. F. Tosney of this village.
Church services were held in the
school house Sunday.
Miss Caroline Arneson visited with
Mrs. Arne Bergson Sunday last.
Frank johnson has been visiting
friends in Alexandria the past week.
A. G.. Pasons of Eldorado was in
town Monday
John Moran of P perton was in
our village the first of the week.
J. H. McNally of Chokio transacted
business in town Monday.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-03-09
storekeeper vs.. Farmer.

The country storekeeper and farmer
should work in harmony, The inter-
est OF. one is the. welfare. of the
other. He should always try and
pay the farmer the best possible price
for his products, because the farmer
always pays him his price on goods,
never trying to beat him down on the
price of sugar or any other article,
why should the storekeeper try to
beat him down on the price Of oats.
Let the country storekeeper play fair
with the farmer and he will always
have his patronage. He will never
send his order to cheap supply
house. S-n.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-03-09
SCOTT.

Art Fagen returned home March
3rd, from Minneapolis, where he has
been attending college,
E. Hardin and Roberts returned
from the woods Saturday.
Miss Lutte Fagen, who has been
in Morris for the past two weeks,
spent Sunday at her home.
Mike O'Brien Of Darnen spent
Sunday with friends in this vicinity,
Dennis Conroy visited in Scott
Sunday.
Miss Loyetta and Clistie Gould re-
turned from Sank Centre the first of
month, where they have been visiting
friends,
rhe report this week is that Charles
Hardin is recovering.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-03-09
Notice ofApplications
FOR
Liquor License.
STATE OF MINNESOTA.

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
County of Stevens, tSS,
Village of Morris.
Notice is hereby given, that applications
have been made in writing to the Common
Council of said Village of Morris and filed
in my office, praying for license to sell In
tox1catiag liquors Tor the term commenc-
ing on April 1st, 1898, and terminating on
March 3lst, 1899. by the following persons,
and at the following places, as stated in
said applications, respectively, to-wit:
james J. McCanney, in the building Sit
uate on lot No. fifteen 15) of block No.
two (2).
William Wunsch, in his building situate,
On lots No, eight 80 and nine (9) of block
No. three ~.
Martin Q. Flatner, in the building stu
ate on lot No. eleven QD, of block No.
two (2).
Andrew 0. Sundby, in the building sit
two o..
All in the Village of Morris, Stevens
county, Minnesota
Said applications will be heard and de-
termined by said Common Council of the
| Village of Morris, at the council rooms in
the engine house in said village of Morris,
in stevens county and State of Minnesota,
on Friday, the 18th day of March. A. D.
1898, at o'clock p. m. of that day.
w. F. COOLEY,
lSEAL"l Village Recorder,
Morris, MINI.
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Those Dreadful Sores

They Continued to Spread in Spite
OF Treatment but Now They are
Healed A Wonderful Work,
"For many years have been a great
sufferer with varicose veins on one of nay
limbs. My foot and limb became dread
fully swollen. When 1 stood up could
feel the blood rushing down the veins OF
this limb. One day accidentally hit my
foot against some object and sore broke
out which continued to spread and was
exceedingly painful. ! concluded I
needed blood purifier and began taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla. In short time
those dreadful sores which had caused
me 80 much suffering, began to heal. I
kept on faithfully with Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, and in a short time my limb was
completely healed and the sores gave me
no more pain. cannot be too thankful
for the wonderful work Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, has done for me-" MRS. A. E.
gibson, Hartland, Vermont. >
ood's s2 psfiiia
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
HOODS p: eyre all liver ills 25 cents. %
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1898-03-09
SCHOOL REPORT.

Supt. Ross has prepared the follow
ing report showing the attendance
and standing in the public schools
for February:
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Sioux City Live Stock.

Sioux City Live Stock. :.
HOGS-Market is steady. Range of
prices, So 70@3.85
CATTLE-Market steady to strong on
good, common dull.
Sales ranged at $2.5O@3 80 for COWS;
S3.6Oa40O for stockers and feeders; 1925
@370 for heifers; $4.30@4.5O for year
lngs.
SHEEP--In demand, $3.75@4.5o.
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MARKET QUOTATIONS.

Grain Prices at Milwaukee.
WHEAT-No. l Northern, $1.O1;
No spring, 93@94c; May $lO3ss.
2YE-No. l, 4913 g soc.
BARLEY-No 2, 41c; sampleon track,