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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14

The following record of ten through
enginemen on the Maryland Division of
the p. w. s. B. railroad from June 10th
to both has been posted by order of
Superintendent Barnard at French street
station:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14

OIhcers UUIHh hhH I."rrIEHh DIsInIsseus
Tbs Board of Folice Commissioners
Monday night dismissed Officers Quinn
and Larrigan, who were found guilty
Of missing reports. Small fines wers
placed ON six other officers aud the
casea of two were continued until
Friday night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14
Mrs. !. L. Lavender pend

Mrs. Georgia A. Lavender. wife of
Joseph L. Lavender, OF No. 8 West
Eleventh street, died Tuesday morn
ing. She was in the AID year of her
age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14
STORY OF THE GREAT BATTLE
How Schley Destroyed Ger
vera's Fleeing Warships.
BY A NORTHUMBERLAND WHO SAW
Sire Deliberately and Don't
Waste a Shot,"

such We're schley's Orders After He Had
sent His Fleet In Swift Chase of the Flee
lug spsnlards-Terrifio Fire OF tho Brook
Ign and Other ships Soon Accomp lished
the Work OF Destruction.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14

Baltimore, Md, July 10, ] p. m.-The
Oakland fire is under control. The loss
will not exceed $50, 600. No casualties.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14
FIRE AT OAKLAND, MN.


Flames Block h. & o. Traffic aud out on
reieGrapinc Communication.
Oakland, Nd, July IA destructive
fire started this morning in the largest
general Htors here. The flames are
spreading rapidly and bali the town is
threatened with destruction.
Assistance has been asked by tela-
graph from Cumberland and Piedmont
fire departments.
Traffic by the baltimore d Ohio rail
road has hoen blocked by the flames
and the Western Union Telegraph polas
are burning.
At this poiat Communication between
Baltimore and Oakland by telegraph
wac broken off and no further informa-
tion could bs obtained.
Oakland is the county seat of Garrett
county, with population OF about
/, 200. 1t is noted summer resort.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14
FEARFUL FIRE OF OUR SHIPS
A Rain of Shot and She'll Upon
Spain's Vessels.
FRlGHTFUL CARNAGE THE RESULT
Great Bravery Displayed by
Our GunnerS.

cooIIy Continuing at Their Work in the
Face Of Danger That Threatened Con-
stantiy = Enormous Number of Shots
Fired In an Almost Incredibly short
Space Of Time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14

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The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-31
LOCAL NEWS

A. Mooney and family spent
Memorial day at Canon City.
John NJ. Davidson is exceeding
ly weak and his friends are wait
ing with anxiety the result of the
next twenty-four hours.
S. M. Child's infant died yes
terday. 1t had been i'll for some
time. Mr.. Childs was absent from
town and could not be communi-
Gated with yesterday.
Two flag poles were erected on
Saturday and the stars and stripes
now fly in front of the Florence
& Cripple Creek railroad Offices
and in the United Oil refinery
yard. The United's pole, which
was contributed by the men en-
ployed in the refinery, is the high
est in town.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-31
Classified

WANTED "A good girl to do general
housework; inquire OF J.J. Fitzgerren
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-31


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The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-31
Main Battery

l. $4,000 worth of fine linens, bought directly
from importers During a special LINEN SALE
for the next ten days discount of 10 per cent
will be given in addition to the exceptional values
hitherto offered.
2. Twenty pieces of new all wool Henrettas in
light and dark shades marked down from 40c and
5Oc to Soc.
3. Three. pieces of all wool Novelty goods
cut from Soc to 20c.
4. Three elegant pieces of Brilliantine cut
from 75c to SOC.
s. Dimities, Mulls, Organdies, Percales and
Linon Brode's at sacrifice.
g. Entire stock of children's and misses Ok
fords and Sandals below cost
Z. A large line of shoes, all sizes, at absolute
iCOSTl
8. Special inducements in Straw Hats, Sun
Hats Tamoshanters and Ladies' Shirt Waists.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
Great Strength Of the Enemy
Becomes Apparent on En-
tering the City.
CONDITION OF the RESIDENTS
Great Distress Prevails but
Very Little Sickness Ex-
lists There.
Town Sacked by the Span
iards Before Giving Up
Possession.

WASHINGTON, July 18.-The war de.
partment has posted the following bull.
letin:
"Sautiago de Cuba, July III have
the honor to inform you that the Amer.
lean flag has been hoisted over the
house of the civil governor. An i'm
mense ooncourse Of people present. A
squadron Of cavalry and regiment OF
infantry presenting arms aud band
playing national airs. Light battery
fred salute of 2l guns. Perfect order
is being maintained by municipal gov.
eminent. Distress is very great, but
little sickness in town. Scarcely any
yellow fever in town. A small gun.
boat and about 900 seamen left by Cor
vera have surrendered to me. Obstruc-
tions are being moved from mouth of
harbor. Upon coming into city ! dis
covered perfect ENHANCEMENT Of, de-
lenses. Fighting as the Spaniards did
the first day, it would have cost 5000
lives to have taken it. Battalions Of
Spanish troops have been depositing
arms ever since daylight in the armory
over which I have guard. General
Tofal formally surrendered the plaza
and all stores at s a. m.
wv. r. SKATER, Major General.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
no SKATER AND HIS MEN,

President and Secretary OF War Tsadsr q
Natlon's Thanks.
WASHINGTON, July l8.-The follow
Ing messages have been sent by Presi'
dent Mckinley and Secretary r. A.
Alger:
ITO General shafter, Commanding
at Front, Near Santiago. Playable
president of the United States sends to
you and your brave army the profound
thanks Of the American people for the
brilliant achievements at Santiago. re.
sulting in the surrender Of the CITY and
all of Spanish troops and territory I'M
der General Toral. Your splendid
command has endured not only the
hard ss,ps and sacrifices incident to
campaign and battle. but In stress
Of heat and weather has triumphed
over obstacles which would have over
come men less brave and determined.
One and all have displayed the most
conspicuous gallantry and earned the
gratitude Of tho nation. The hearts OF
tho people turn with tender sympathy
to the sick and wounded. May the
Father Of Mercies protect and comfort
them. WILLIAM MCKINLEY"
ITO Major General Shafter, Front
Near Santiago, Playa: I cannot ex-
press in words my gratitude to you and
your heroic men. Your work has been
we'll done. God bless you all.
"R. A. ALGER,
"Secretary of War;"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
OLD !: GLORY l |: RAISED
Stars and Stripes Now Floats
Majestically Over the City
Of Santiago.
Toral's Army Lays Down Its
Arms and Spanish Rule
Has Ended.
SCENE WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE
Ceremony of Flag Raising Wit
messed by Thousands
Of People.

In FRONT OF SANTIAGO, July 49,
Old Glory is now floating over the tor
tifications Of Santiago.
At 9 a. m. the Spanish troops under
command of General Toral left their
trenches and marched in the American
lines where one by one the regiments
laid down their arms. At the same
time the Spanish flag was hauled down
and the Stars and Stripes hoisted in
its place. The work Of loading the
Spanish prisoners on transports prepar'
atory to sending them back to Spain
will be commenced as soon as ships are
prepared.
The authorities at Washington have
been urged to use haste in this matter.
1t had been suggested to use Spanish
transports, fear being expressed that
the use of American vessels would re.
suit in rendering them dangerous for
use in moving American troops on &C.
count of the exposure of the Spaniards
to yellow fever.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
How Co Mnke Court-bouillon,


This is favorite creole way of cook
ing fish. Reddish or red snapper makes
the best court bouillon, though any
large fish with firm flesh may be used
Brown q teaspoonful Of -four. in one
spoonful Of lard. When we'll Drowned,
add one small chopped onion and about
two tablespoonfu1s of tomatoes. Then
put in your fish cut in slices and add
sufficient water to cover the fish, which
quantity is generally teacupful. Sim
mer slowly for about one-half hour. Ten
minutes before serving add parsley.
thyme and bay leaves. Season to taste
when first you begin to cook the fish.
Some creoles add half bottle Of claret
to the court bouillon while cooking.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
FUTURE OF SANTIAGO.
Many Problems Raised That Must II
Solved Without Delay.

Many Problems Rai,ed That Must he
Solved Without Delay.
WASHINGTON, July 18.-Coincident
with the occupation Of Santiago there
are vast variety Of questions which
are being considered by the president
and his cabinet respecting the future
political conditions which are to obtain
there. It will have to be settled whether
the government Of Santiago province
shall be military one or q civil one
with military powers vested in the OK.
ecutive officer, or some other form
of administration. Unlike the Philip
pines. which, although nominally in
our possession, are not formally 80. all
questions Of jurisdiction over and the
administration of the occupied terri.
tory OF Santiago must be met immedi.
ately. Santiago itself is city Of ap.
proximately 10000 people. and in
addition there are q large number Of
people in the captured territory. whose
interests have to be looked after. The
commercial side of the matter also
must be attended 20 promptly.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
HARBOR IS NOW CLEAR
Mines Removed From the En-
trance to Santiago.
SHORE BATTERIES sURRI NDER
Spanish Flag Hauled Down From MorHe
Castle and the Americana Take
Possession.

PLAYA DEL ESTE, July l8.-At Q g..
m. the Spanish flag was lowered from
MORO castle. Steam launches from
the New York, Brooklyn and Vixen
entered the harbor and examined the
batteries, the wrecks Of the Merrimac
and the sunken Spanish cruiser Reina
Mercedes and the torpedo firing sta
ton. They discovered six Spanish
merchant steamers and q small gunboat
in tho harbor and q prize crew was
placed upon the latter. In the after.
noon the torpedoes were either taken
up or exploded after which the Red
Cross steamer State of Texas entered
to give assistance to the sick and
wounded in the city. The warships
may not enter tho harbor for several
days.
Watson g squadron is preparing to
20 to Spain and several vessels are pre-.
pairing for the expedition to Porto
Rico.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
LANDED EIGHTY MARINES.
French Sailors Maintaining Order ii
Eingpo, China.

French Sailors Mstntaining Order at
Ningpo, China.
SHANGHAI, July 18.-The Chinese,
having refused to accept an offer of
money by tie French and the promise
of new site to replace the Ningpo
josshouse, the repository for Ningpoese
corpses, the French object being the
removal of the nuisance and the i'm.
provement Of the road, 80 sailors were
landed from the French cruiser
Eclaieur on Saturday and commenced
pulling down the wall of the unused
cemetery. Later some stone throwing
was INDUCED in by the population.
The sailors and the French police
maintained order.
LONDON, July l8.-The Shanghai
correspondent of The Times says:
In the riots at Ningpo q large mob
attacked the police station. The
French police and the marines from
the French cruiser Eclaieur fred on
the mob on two occasions. Thirteen
natives were killed and over 80 were
wounded.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
AN HONORABLE PEACE,

Spain VIII Negotiate Only So Far ~
Cuba 10 Concerned.
MADRID, July lS-A member OF the
cabinet in an interview said the govern
ment was seeking an honorable peace
with the United States
An official dispatch from Porto Rico
says that 100 cases of ammunition ex.
ploded there killing IA persons and
wounding many others.
Ell impartial says that member Of
the ministry declares that negotiations
for peace with the United States
are only possible 90 far as the question
OF Cuba is concerned. To demand
more will be to say that Spain must
commit suicide. .a,,.v,. o.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
IS DOING GOOD WORK, Z
Rcd Grows Service at Santiago Pralsea
by AIrs. j. Addison Porter.

Red Grows Service at Santiago Praisea
by Mrs. j. Addison Porter. &
WASHINGTON. July l8.-J. Addison
Porter, private secretary to the prssi.
dent, has received long and interest.
ing letter from his wife, who 10 at San.
tiago, engaged in Red Cross work.
Mrs. Porter gives vivid picture Of the
conditions prevailing at siboney and at
other points near Santiago. She says
that ii it had not been for the Red
Gross, hundreds Of refugees, chiefly
women and children, would have died
OF starvation. With the large store Of
supplies the society was able to do
good among the afflicted Of all classes
and nations.
Mrs. Porter says that the act Of Span.
iards in firing into Red Cross ambu.
lances containing sick aud injured was
the most dastardly known in the his.
tory of warfare.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
SKATER IN POSSESSION

Santiago Had Besn Sacked by Cuban
Before His Arrival.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July l8.-Amid
impressive ceremonies the Spanish
troops laid down their arms between
the lines Of the Spanish and American
forces at 8 .. m. General shafter and
the American division and brigade
commanders and their STATS were Oh.
oorted by . troop Of cavalry, and Gen:
eral Toral and his staff py 100 picked
men. Trumpeters on both sides salut.
ed with dourishes. General Shafter re.
turned to General Toral tho latter's
sword after it had been handed to the
American commander. General Shaft.
or aud his escort, accompanied by Gen.
eral Toral, rode through the city and
took formal possession. The city had
Boon Sacked by the spaniards.
At the palace elaborate ceremonies
took place. Exactly at noon the Amer.
lean Gag was raised over the palace
and was saluted by 81 guns by Captain
Capron's battery. At the same time
all the regimental bands in our lines
played "The Star Spangled Banner, -
after which President McKinley's con.
gratulatory telegram was read to. each
regiment. The Thirteenth and Ninth
regiments Of infantry will remain in
tho city to enforce order and exercise
municipal authority. The Spanish
forces are to encamp outside Of our
linaa
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
ARTICLES OF SURREND Err.

Terms OF Cap tuiatson a. Signed BY the
Commissioners
SANTIAGO, July l6.-The terms OF
capi:ulation. 40 finally agreed to, con-
sists az uine articles, 40 follows:
FirsS-That ill hostilitiss shall cease
pending the agreement Of final capitu'
lation.
Second That the oapitulation in
cludes all the Spanish forces and the
surrender Of all war material within
tho prescribed limits.
Third-Ths transportation Of the
troops to Spain at tho earliest possible
moment, each force to be embarked al
tho nearest port.
Fourt h-Thst the Spanish officers
shall retain their side arms, and the
enlisted men their personal property.
Assist In Clearing the Harbor.
Ffth-The Spanish forces shall as
sist in tho removal Of all distractions
to navigation in Santiago harbor.
Sixth - Commanding officers shall
furnish q complete inventory of al
arms and munitions of war and roster
Of all the soldiers in the district
Seventh-That the Spanish genera
shall be permitted to take the military
archives and records with him.
Eighth-That all guerrillas and Span
ish irregulars shall be permitted to re-
main in Cuba if they so elect.
Ninth-'rhat the Spanish forces shall
be permitted to march out with all the
honors Of war, depositing their arms
to be disposed Of by the United States
in the future. the American commits
sioners to recommend to their govern
ment that the arms Of the soldiers b<
returned to those "who surrendered
thnm -
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
TELEGRAPHlC BREvlTIES.

The torpedo boat destroyer Farragut
was launched at San Francisco Satuy.
day.
The Chicago Temple building enter
prise has been abandoned bp the state
presidents of the w. @. 7. U.
The bark Palmyra is reported as hav-
ing arrived at Unga. She carried
cargo of coal. the first ever taken from
Australia to Alaska.
NJ. Emile lola has returned to the
attack in the Dreyfus case by publish.
ing an open letter on the subject to the
premier, M. Brisson, in the Aurore.
The British tank steamer Lucille has
been bought by the government to
carry water to Cuba and other points.
She can carry l,00O.o00 gallons Of
water.
The leading members Of the new
China party are assembling from all
parts of the world to aid in the rebel.
lion against the present government in
China.
The president has appointed N. o.
Murphy to be governor Of Arizona to
succeed Myron w. McCord, VINO re-.
signed to accept the colonelcy OF an
army regiment.
The Earl of Jersey and other titled
Englishmen interviewed on the sub
ject heartily approve the growing
friendship between their country and
the United States.
The president has appointed Ole
Serumgard to be register Of the land
office at Devils Lake, N. D.. and II. E.
Baird Of Devils Lake to be receiver Of
the land Office at the same place.
The cashier 81 the local Office Of the
Adams Express company 1t Ottumws,
L., has been held to the grand jury on
a charge of violating the internal rev.
enue law in failing to af11x q stamp to
express receipts. A test case will be
made.
Lieutenant John ]. Blandin, who
was officer Of the deck on tho Maine
when she was destroyed in Havana
harbor, is dead at Baltimore. His
death was the result Of the shock to
his nervous system sustained on the
fatal night Of the explosion.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
PAPER MILL DESTROYED.

Fire ut Stevens Poiut, Wis.,, Causes . Losa
Of $500, 900.
STEVENS FONT, Wis, July l8.-The
Wisconsin River Pulp and Paper COM
pany's mill was destroyed BY fire dur.
ing the day. The loss will be between
$3.50, 900 and 100000. The hre orig
mated in . hot box in the cone room
underneath tho big paper machines.
The floors, pulleys and betting being
saturated with oil. the flames quickly
spread throughout the whole building
and tho destruction was rapid.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
MOST IMPRESSIVE SCENE.

Incidents Of tbs Flag Raising ut sauti-
ago-McKlbbin Military Governor.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 1o,-The
American flag is floating over the gov.
ernor's palace. General McKibbon
has been appointed temporary military
governor. The ceremony OF hosting
the Stars and Stripes was worth all
the blood and treasure it Co.'S. A vast
concourse Of 10000 people witnessed
the stirring and thrilling scene that
will live forever in the minds Of all the
Americans present. Across the Plaza
del Refine, where the castle is located,
was drawn up the Ninth infantry,
headed by the Sixth cavalry band. In
the street facing the palace stood q
picked troop of the Second cavalry.
with drawn sabres, under command OF
Captain Brett. Massed on the stone
tagging between the band and the line
Of horsemen were the brigade com.
manders Of
General shafter's Divisions,
with their STATS. On the red tiled
roof Of the palace stood Captain Nc.
Kittrick, Lieutenant Miley and Lieu.
tenant Wheeler, Immediately above
them upon the flagstaff the illuminated
Spanish arms and the legend. "Viva
Alfonso KILL" All about, pressing
against the veranda rails, crowding to
windows and doors and lining the
roofs, were the people Of the town,
principally women and noncom batants.
As the chimes of the cid ca thedral rang
out the hour OF ~ the infantry and
cavalry presented arms. Every Amer.
ican uncovered and Captain McKit.
trick hoisted the Stars and Stripes.
As the brilliant folds unfurled in q
gentle breeze against q tleckless sky
the cavalry band broke into the strains
of 1.-THE Star Spangled Banner" max.
ing the American pulse leap and the
American heart thrill with joy. At
the same instant the sound Of the dis.
tant booming of Captain Oapron's bat
tory, firing a
Salute Of Twenty-ons Guns.
drifted in. When the music ceased,
from all directions around our line
came floating across the plaza the
strains of regimental bands an the
muffled, hoarse cheers of our tr oops.
The infantry came to ''order arms"
a moment later, after the flag was up,
and the band played orally Round the
Flag, Boys" Instantly General Nc
Kibbin called for three cheers for Gen.
erol Shafter, which were given with
great enthusiasm, the band playing
"The Stars and Stripes Forever"
The ceremony over, General Shafter
and his staff returned to the American
lines, leaving the city in the possession
of the municipal authorities, subject tc
the control of General McK,bbin
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
Plan Of Campaign Discussed
at a White House Coun-
ell Of War.
ATTACK BY LAND AND SEA
Prior to Landing Of Troops a
Naval Demonstration Is -
Proposed.
Portion of Skaters Command
VIII Participate in the
Invasion.

W. >u1Nd1oN, July l8.-During the
day the president had q conference
with Secretaries Alger and Long and
Captain Crowinshield, chief of the bu.
reau of navigation and a member of the
naval war board. 1t was stated after
the meeting that plans had been dis.
cussed for an aggressive movement, in
which both the army and navy will
take part, against Porto Rico. Before
going to the White House Secretary
Alger had been in conference with
General Brooke for two hours. They
had before them Ia rge number OF
maps of Porto Rico, and the plans of
campaign were discuss ed from every
point of view. It is said that General
Miles will go direct from Santiago to
Porto Rico, and that General Stone
and Colonel Michler Of his staff will
leave New York in q day or two on the
Resolute to join the general at San.
tiago Secretary Long would not dis
cuss the naval program me except to
say that active preparations are on foot
for the next forward movement.
May Land This Week.
It may be two or three days before
the details Of the Porto Rican invasion
are worked out, but it is probable that
before the end of the present week the
military forces Of the expedition Will
have effected landing not far from
San Juan. Prior to tie landing a
naval demonstration will be made
against the San Juan. Notifications.
The vessels taking part in the bonn.
bardment will be . part of the feet Of
Admiral Sampson, but what vessels
have been ordered to Porto Rico could
not be ascertained. No definite de-
cision has been reached yet as to the
strength and personnel Of the land
forces to be sent to Porto Rico. For q
time is was supposed that few II any,
of the troops now under General Shat
ter's command at Santiago wo uld be
sent to Porto Rico. but it is known
now that at least part OF Shafter's
command will be in the new expedi.
tion
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
IOWA DOUBLE MURDER.

Two Me. Killed In saloon Row u
Fafmington.
KEosAuQuA, Ia, July 10. AT Farm.
ington Push R=ece and George Halter,
the latter colored, were killed in q 90.
loon row. A feud existed between
Halter and Armel Freed. Hotter me,
Freed and at once opened fire on him.
One. shot struck Reece, ! bystander, in
the stomach. Freed afterwsrd sent q
bullet through Hatter's lunga Reece
and Halter died within few hours.