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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-06-02
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
American ships Fired Seventy Shots
Without Causing the Least
Damage.

Damage.
HAVANA, June 2.-The following
Spanish account of the reported engage.
ment off Santiago de Cuba, has been
issued here:
The American feet, consisting Of the
Iowa, Massachusetts, Brooklyn, Texas,
New Orleans, Morblehead, Minneapolis
and an her cruiser, in addition to six
small vessels, took up position Oh
May 5l on the western side Of the
mouth Of Santiago de Cuba channel,
opening fire from the first five vessels.
The Spanish cruiser Cristobal Colon,
was anchored toward Punta Gorda and
could be seen from the open sea.
The fire Of the American fleet was
answered by the Moro, Socapa and
Punta Gorda batteries, and by the
cruiser Cri5tobal Colon.
The American feet fred 20 shots
"with projectiles of 49," without caus.
ing the least damage.
The Commandment lasted 80 minutes.
and the American feet retired with the
Transatlantic steamer auxiliary cruis.
cry damaged. Two shells were seen to
explode Oh the Iowa's stern, and there
was fire on board another battleship
Several projectiles fell inside the har.
Dor near the Spanish warships.
There is great enthusiasm at San.
tiagO de Cuba and here,
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obtained by your correspondent at the

Mole.
Inc American squadron, augmented
by the torpedo boat Porter, the auxil.
'ary cruiser St. Paul, and the protected
cruiser New Orleans. approached the
entrance to the harbor of Santiago at
about 1880 p. m., the Iowa leading.
Inside the entrance to the harbor
was seen one OF the warships of Ger.
vera's fleet, stripped for action.
New Orleans Drew Their Fire.
AS the American fleet drew near. the
New Orleans was detached and
steamed forward ahead of the Iowa.
Texas and Massachusetts. One of the
forts opened fire on her and she replied,
the other two ships directing the fire at
the battery on the Punta Gorda, within
the harbor, and to westward of the posi-.
tion occupied by the Spanish ships.
The latter replied to the fire and imme.
diately became q target for all the
American ships engaged in the battle.
She retired behind a projecting head.
land and was not seen again during the
engagement.
The Iowa, directed by Captain
"Fighting Bob" Evans; the Massa.
chusetts, Captain +. j. Higglnson;
Texas, Captain j. w. Phillip, aud the
New Orleans, Captain William NJ.
FolRer, kept up their terrific fire again st
the Moro, Socapa and Punta Gorda
forts for two hours. their projectiles OF
enormous size, doing tremendous dam.
age to the defenses Of tho harbor The
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-06-02

masonry Of Socapa and Moro was
Battered Almost Iuto Dust

and the forms of Spanish artillerymen
and infantry could be plainly seen fly.
ing to safety behind the neighboring
hills.
The auxiliary cruiser, which Joined
Schley's feet just before the battle took
place, was hit by shells from the forts,
and it is thought she was seriously
damaged.
After seeking the protection OF q
1uttlng headland, the Spanish warships
continued to fire projectiles over the
hills toward the fleet. but they had no
range. nor even direction to their shells
which fell harmlessly into the sea.
That the number of killed and
wounded on the Spanish side is enor.
NOUS no one doubts, for time and again
the American shells hit the batteries
squarely and amid the flying masonry
and dismantled guns the forms of the
men were seen.
The damage done to the American
feet cannot be learned, but it is not
thought any person was killed-if in.
deed any one was wounded.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-06-02
REPULSED AMERICAN SHIPS
According to a Madrid Account Sch'ey's
squadron Was Damaged and
Withdrew

MADRID, June 2. III a. III. The min
lister OF marine, Captain Aunon, has
received a dispatch saying the Amer.
ican squadron has suffered a check be.
fore Santiago de Cuba. The fire from
the Spanish forts and the fleet of Ad.
miral Cervera is alleged to have re-
pulsed the American ships, which ae
said TO have retreated, and to have
been damaged. The Spanish, it is
claimed, did not suffer
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-06-02
ONE HAVANA REPORT.
Account of the Engagement At Santiago
Given Out From Spanish
Sources.

PORT Az PRINCE, June 2.-S:5O a. m.
The following additional details have
been received from Spanish source at
Havana, Of the engagement reported off
Santiago de Cuba:
The Spanish batteries at first an.
swered the fire Of the American squad.
ron in lively manner. After 20 min.
utes of firing. directed in a superior
manner upon the part of the American
fleet, the Spanish battery began to
weaken, and the American ships COZ.
centrated violent fire upon Fl Moro,
destroying it completely. The forts at
Socapa and Punta Gorda fred the last
shots.
The Spanish loss must have teen con.
siderable Details are lacking as TO the
American loss.
The Spaniards pretend to have struck
the American vessels several times, but
this information is accepted here under
reserve.
At 2. rl. the American squadron
cca a>ed firing.
AT that hour there We're no Spanish
vessels III sight.
No news has been received here from
the dispatch boats.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-06-02
Indicted Offic as for Smuggling.

JUNEAU, Alaska, May p. via Vic.
toria. b, G., June 2-The steamer t..
der, arriving here from Sitka, brings
the news that the United States grand
jury now in session at Sitka. has re.
turned indictments against I. j. Floyd,
deputy collector Of customs. and J. l.
Hartman and I. a. Marquam, inspec-
tors, charged with smuggling whisky
into Aaska
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llxiiary Cruiser st. Paul Re.
ported to Have Been Badly
Damaged.

Nrw YORK, June ?. An Evening
u:ual SPECIAL from Cape Haylen.
lys The torpedo boat Porter arrived
!, NJ .e It. Nicholas. At a. M, with
CspatcAes for Washington. She lett
!. r.eJlately, tu, before going to sea
b. following story OF the lombard
en, Of Santiago de Cuba. the refuge
!. Ceryera and the Spanish fleet. was
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-07-07
NOTES,


The Princeton boys scored second in
inspection again Saturday. getting a
mark of SO per cent.
Mr.. Galley sold a pair of revolvers
yesterday to be. paid for in Spanish
scalps. r
Company K, of Long Prairie, has a
deserter-the first from this camp.
He will probably be shot before chen
srise1n if he is eyerAeap tured ...a sss..
1t seems odd to be writing copy for
the UNION while. the press is grinding
out last weeks edition but the distance
makes it necessary. .~s .:-
The boys are wondering who will be
first to cry New Yorrick' when we
get aboard the transports.
The officers have ordered their
Kaihke pronounced ''corkee] uniforms
and will be in line when the men put
on the canvas.
Two mails per day bring reading
matter for the boys. Keep up the
good work of sending old magazines.
They are thoroughly enjoyed.
A. A. CAsWELL.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-07-07
Death of Benz. r.. Soule.

After an illness of several months
Benjamin R. Soule passed away on the
morning of Sunday the 3rd inst, at
l o'clock, aged Is years. The deceased
has been resident of Princeton for
thirty-nine years, being one of its
earliest settlers, and has been identi-
fed with its growth and business in
terests during all that time. Coming
from a numbering state he naturally
engaged in that business and followed
it continuously from the time of his
settlement here until his death. For
many years he owned and operated a
saw mill in Princeton and furnished
lumber for the houses built in the
early history of the place. A few
years ago he built at Soule's Siding a
mill which was burned during the
great fire of 1894, but was Immediately
rebuilt. In all business reverses he
showed indomitable will and courage.
Being strictly temperate in his habits
he took an active part in organizing
and maintaining temperance organi-
cations and was a good and charitable
citizen. In compliance with request
Of the deceased Drs. Cooney and Tar
box made an autopsy of the body and
found the liver affected by cancerous
growth.
The funeral took place from the
family residence on Tuesday the 5th,
at 1880 "A. NJ. Rev. r. Fl. Roberts de-
livering the funeral address. At the
grave the ritual service of the NJ. E.
church was performed. The pail
bearers were S. NJ. Byers, r. M. Nicely,
WI Townsend, A. S. Bigelow, j. T.
D. Sadley and Ed. Allen. The remains
we're inferred in Oak Knoll cemetery.
Benjamin r. Soule was born in
Brownsville, Maine, on March 10Th,
1920. Married Phoebe M. Smith on
July End, 1916. In 1854 he removed tc
Minnesota, settling at st. Anthony
where he resided until 1859, when he
settledpermanently inzPrince ton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-07-07
A GLORIOUS FOUR TT.
The Ball Club Was Downed, But That
Was Small Matter, as samp=
son Was On Top.
The Day Duly Celebrated and Every
body, Old and Young, Enthu=
@7 siastic as Ever. ~

The morning of the 18th dawned
clear and long before sunrise the boom
ing OF cannon and accompanying noises
filled the air. The cheering news
from Santiago de- Cuba raised the en-
thusiasm OF the people to the highest
pitch and they commenced the day
with proud hearts. At eight o'clock
the streets were thronged with people.
Young America being conspicuous.
waiting for the parade, which was to
Introduce the days festivities. Soon
it made its appearance and parading
up and down Main street took it's way
to the fair grounds, followed by an adj
miring crowd of children who could
hardly contain their delight at the
antics of the grotesque figures of the
calathumplans. The crowd soon
gathered at the grounds and listened
to the reading of the Declaration of
independence, by G. A. Dickey, and
then gave its attention to the lemon
AIDE stand and the races, AL Of the:
latter were good and some of them
created great enthusiasm Judging
from the cheering when the winning
horses came in it would almost be
thought that some had even staked
money on them. At o'clock the ball
game between Princeton and Milaca
was called. Judged by the score it was
a very good game, but. several costly
errors were made by both sides. The
pitchers of both teams did good work.
After the ball game came the last act
on the program, the sham battle, and
it certainly filled the bill. The UNION
has no criticism to offer; if the man
agement could have been furnished
with more men and arms a better
demonstration could have been made.
Taken, as a whole the celebration was
not equal TO some that Princeton has
had. Following is the score of the
ball game and list of prizes
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-07-07

+ The corner stone of the new State
capital will be laid on the 9th inst,
by Hon. Alexander Ramsey. An
Grafton by Hon. G. K. Davis will be a
feature of the ceremonies.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-07-07

~ y { = - =
by a. company Of infantry and the BOYS
are counting the hours which will pass
before the precious contents will be
distributed.
A company which has neither col.
ored servant or mascot is the excep-
ton. Little s'coons from IS to 16 wears
old are anxious to work with. the SOL
der boys for parts OF uniforms and
their board and there are plenty of the
warriors who are willing to contribute
old clothes for the sake of getting out
OF some OF the work which would other
wise fall to their lot. Water melons
have begun to come into the market
and there the coon shines. We have
al heard stacks of jokes about the
negroes and the water 'millyun'' but
none Of us ever realized before how
true to life We're the pictures drawn.
The Fourteenth Minnesota has a
model camp. We are on medium
slope, SO that we have perfect drain
age, and the, grounds are shaded with
a magnificent growth of hardwood.
Many of the regiments are not SO, fort
unate being located either in hol1ows
where the breezes never strike and
rains continually food them, or out in
the open, where the southern sun can
do its most beautiful work. To-day
we found an abundance Of sassafrass.
something few of us have ever seen
growing before. Ripening peaches
are to be seen in every orchard and
while not so large or as nicely favored
as those of Delaware, the boys enjoy
them almost as much as the coons do
water melons. r.
Every drill now the boys carry their
rubber blankets, shelter
tents, pins and stakes with the addi-
ton of a suit of underclothes, stock
ings. etc, and have the appearance of
old campaigners. It is good practice
as they will become used to carrying
their packs before they are called
upon to make long marches.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-07-07
THE SCORE.

Two-base hits Murray, Claggett, Nicely; strudk
out, Pratt, 2, Holm 5, Cramb s.; bases on balls
Pratt 1, Holm 2, Cramb 8. Umpire, B. Jes1ner-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-07-07

TWo-baSe hits, Murray, Claggett, Nicely; Strudk
out, Pratt, 2, Holm s. Cramb s; bases on balls,
Pratt l, Holm 2, Cramb 8. Umpire, B. Jesmer-
RACES.
Free for all running race-Mr. Drew
first, r. Marks second, E. Marks third.
Free for all running race-O. King
first Fl. Hanscome second, E. Marks
third.
Pony Race. Marks first, S. Wood
man second, G. Wetsel third.
Free for all trot or pace-Abe Orr
first, 2. Marks second, Ed. Claggett
third
Slow race-George Howard first,
Dexter second.
Bicycle race Grow first, Nokes sec
ond, Moore third.
Wheelbarrow race-Jo ohm Robinson
first, D.. G. johnson second, Ernest
Robideau third.
Sack raced. G.. Johnson first, Will
Tousley second, 49,. King third.
Feeding contest ohm Briggs first,
Guy Howard second.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24

O'Clock noon, Evening Prayer at 80 CLOCK
B.F. Harwood of Bellows Falls was the
guest of g. L. Harwoed here last Sunday.
Mrs. J. M. Ashton and children are max
ing three weeks visit at Asbury ParR,
j., at the home of Mrs. Ashton's parents
They lett thei. home here last Monday.
Miss Nellie Williams is i'll with the grip at
her home on Grafton street.
Chief of Police Thompson of Bellows Falls
was in town last Wednesday.
Miss Helen Davis is not in her usual health
at her home on West Main street.
The Fellow craft degree was conferred on
one candidate at the regular communication
of Olive Branch Lodge, +, & A.M.,last Ihurs-
day evening.
Several cases of grip are reported in town
though mono are regarded as serious.
The elected fficers Of Mizpah Chapter Or
der of the Eastern Star are ss follows: Frank
L. Junkins, worthy patron Mrs. Della Dodge.
worthy matron; Mrs Lizzie Chandler, asso-
ciate matron Mrs. Clara Walker, secretary;
Mrs. Bickford, treasurer; Mrs. Anna Sawyer,
conductress; Mrs. Cora Pollard, assistant
conductress.
At the annual meeting of Henry Post, No.
27, held last Wednesday evening the follow
W. Chandler; s. V. c.. A. E Reed; J Y.
c., Cd. Willard; Chaplain, H. A. Bond; Z
M, D w. Dav1~; Adjt., George +. .Waldron.;
Surgeon, F.P Mather; O. D, A Learned; !;
o G., Alfred Archer; Delegate to dept en-
campment, F. P. Mather; Alternate, 3.
Wyman. The public installation will be held
Wednesday evening, January 4 1899.
Christmas tree exercises will be held at the
Congregational and Baptist churches this
Saturday evening.
Dudley Prescott, who has been visiting
with Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Nichols, went to
New York to-day.
Miss Annie Dell Fletcher of Bellows Falls
sarg at the concert here last night in the
Congregational church.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
WESTMINSTER.

The Fortnightly Club will meet with Mrs,
O. L, Fisher next Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs George B. Hall entertained
the whist club Wednesday evening.
Don't forget the Christmas tree this even.
ing at the town hail. Every child will have
present and perhaps some of the older child
rem will be remembered.
Mrs. j. H. Ellis is curing for Miss Ellen
Wetherell, who has been sick for several
weeks past.
The homestead of the late Rhoda 8. Daw
ley has been sold by the administrator tc
Mary A. Dawley.
Rev. G.. H. DeBevoise will preach at the
church tomorrow, service commencing at II
o'clock In the evening the Sunday school will
give a concert under the direction of Rollo
Metcalf, superintendent.
Miss 8. L. Hills is in Boston during the
holidays.
The boys at Kurn Hat.in Home will have
Christmas tree this evening at the home.
j. G. Richmond received very substantial
Christmas present yesterday from his uncle,
George Cole of Salem, Mass, it being deed
of valuable piece of land in this village.
= HaYrv Miller of the 2lst regiment will
give an illustrated talk on the late war at the
town hall next Friday night. See posters.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
Saved Her Life.

Noticing certain statements regarding
the remarkable cures Of Drs. Latterner
and Sweet representative Of this paper
called at the home Of G. K. Labaree on
Hapgood street recently and asked him re-
garding Mrs. Labaree and the reputed
cures Of DR.. o. Preston Sweet. Mr. Lab
aree said: II regard DR.. Sweet as q re-
markable physician in mary respects; /
think he has the instinct Of a great doctor.
He sees at a glance what it takes others a
lorg time to discover. if in fact III y
ever make the discovery.
"My acquaintance with DR.. Sweet dates
from the time / lived in Webster, Mass,
some Is or 16 years ago. At that time
Mrs. Labaree was very sick, unable to
leave the lounge she usually occupied dur
ing the day, without help. She was ter
rible sufferer from rheumatism and she had
doctored with most of the local doctors
and also with prominent representative OF
the profession in Providence, Boston and
other cities but without benefit.
'.At that time DIR. Sweet was stopping at
one of the hotels in Boston and visited
him and tried to get him to visit Mrs Lab
aree at our home in Webster; this he was
unable to do, but sa d hs would prescribe
for her SO that irslde Of two weeks she
would be able to visit his office in Boston
I laughed at the idea but told him to gr
ahead. He gave me some medicine which
Mrs Labaree used as directed and in
eight days she was able to make the trip to
Boston where she was under his care fol
8 veral weeks and was so mich improved
in health that she was able to 60 about hs l
usual avocations. We know DR.. Swee'
saved her liie."
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
WALPoLR.

Mrs. e. M. Buck returned Monday from
few weeks visit in Brockton and Plymouth.
T. Carl and Arthur P. Davis are home
from Worcester to spend the holidays.
Miss Stella Webb arrived from Smith Col
lege Wednesday to remain a few days with
her aunts. the Misses Fuller.
Some 25 friends of Miss Elsie Galloway
gave her q surprise on Monday evening,
when good time was enjoyed by ALL
Miss Emily Jennison Of Greenfield and
Miss Fannie Jennison of Somerville returned
Friday to pass the Christmas season at home.
Dr. L. A Newton attended the meeting Of
the state board of health held at Concord
Tuesday, December Goth The doctor read
q paper upon the subject of Lead Poison
ing
William Galloway is again at home after
prolonged absence of several weeks in New
York City, " here he has been receiving treat
ment for his eyes.
Charles E. Sargent of Ware and his son
Charles from Dartmouth College are at Miss
Mary Sparhawk's for Christmas.
The regular Sunday morning service will
held at the Unitarian church at IL o'clock.
There will be special service at o'clock, in
celebration of Christmas; the singing of
carols and speaking by the children will
make the occasion pleasing one.
On Monday afternoon at O'clock at the
parish house Christmas seciable will be
given; refreshments will be served at 6
O'Clock.
DR. T. Bellows Buffum is at home from
New York, his service as surgeon in United
States army having been completed.
large number of children and Of older
people gathered at the Congregational church
parlors Wednesday evening in honor of
Christmas, A bounteous supper for all, a
Christmas tree and an entertainment bV the
children made the evening one of unusual
enjoy ment.
W. G. Banning returns from New York
Saturday to remain over Christmas; Kendall
Banning is also home from Dartmouth Col
lege.
DR.. and Mrs. L. A. Newton spend the hol-
iday in Greenfield.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-12-24
Provisions of the Treaty.

The Associated Press gives the follow
ing synopsis Of the treaty between Spain
and the United States.
Article provides for the REIMBURSEMENT
Of Cuba.
Article 2provides for the cession Of Por-
to Rico.
Article provides for the cession Of the
Philippines for $2o,ooo,ooo, as compensa-
ton.
Article embraces the plans for the ces-
sion OF the Philippines, including the re-
turn OF Spanish prisoners in the hands Of
the Tagales.
Article deals with the cession Of bar
racks, war materials. arms, stores, build
ings and all property appertaining to the
Spanish administration in the Philippines.
Article 6 is remuneration by both ma
tions OF their respective claims against each
other and the citizens of each other.
Article Z grants to Spanish trade and
shipping in the Philippines the same treat
ment as American trade and shipping for q
period of ten years.
Article provides tor the release Of all
prisoners Of war held by Spain and Of all
prisoners held by her for political cffenses
committed in the colonies acquired by the
Uni ed States.
Article guarantees the legal rights Of
Spaniards remaining in Cuba.
Article 10 establishes religious freedom
in the Philippines and guarantees to all
churches equal rights.
Article II provides for the composition
of courts and other tribunals in Porto Rico
and Cuba.
Article 12 provides for the administra-
ton OF justice in Porto Rico and Cuba.
Article IS provides for the continuance
for five years of Spanish copyrights in the
ceded territorie, giving Spanish books ad-
mittance free Of duty.
Article IA provides for the establishment
Of consulates by Spain in the ceded terri
tories.
Article Is grants to Spanish commerce
in Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines
the same treatment as to American, for 1C
years, Spanish shipping to be treated q.
coasting vessels.
Article 16 stipulates that the obligation.
Of the United States to Spanish citizen.
and property in Cuba shall terminate with
the withdrawal of the United States au
| thorities from the island.
Article IL provides that the treaty mus
be ratified within six months from the da',
Of signing BY the respective government
] in order TO be binding.