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The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
WADE FOR MILITARY GOVERNOR
Preparations being M.dc In Hsvsna for
Change of HuierA

OnnnKr uI huiExA
Havana, Dec. D.-Mnjor General
james f. wnde. president Of the Unit
ed States evacuation commission, has
received certain instructions from
President Mckinley, which seem to in.
dictate that he Will be appointed mill
tary governor OF western Cuba A
formal announcement Is daily expect
ed from Washington, though 1t may be
delayed until the times comes for the
change OF flags.
General Greene VIII be governor of
the city OF Havana. He has already
virtually taken hold. ms he is having
some OF the streets cleaned and is de-
visIng measures for the sanitation and
policing OF the city.
Senor Fernando de Castro, the Span
ish civil governor, is accepting Cen
eral Greene's suggestions and aiding
In the preliminary measures to be
adopted. The proclamation OF Marquis
de Esteban, tho nlcnlde OF Havana, is
sued ON the advice of General Greene,
with regard TO throwing refuse into
the streets, Is commented on fayorably
by the Havana press.
The preparation for n change of flags
Is thus being brought about by de-
grees, and the transition will not be
abrupt. Alrendy the evacuation of the
province OF Havana is complete, ex-
cept for the troops stationed In the
city. OF these there are 1900. Cen
eral Castellanos does not fix date
for their withdrawal earlier than Jan
unry LIST. but they viii probably retire
to Clenfregos before Christmas.
The behavior OF General Cnstellanos,
so far ms the Americans are concerned,
is most agreeable
General Castellnnos received cable
order yesterday to draw on Paris for
one and half million dollars with
which TO pay his troops.
To-day bei1g the feast of the Puris-
imma conception, the American war
vessels In the harbor dressed ship, dis
playing Spanish flags.
Advices from Santiago say there has
been great rejoicing to-day In conncc-
ton with the fete of Purssima con-
cepcion. Yesterdays mourning EN-
blems were exchanged for glorious
decorations in the cathedral and sor
rowful music gave way to joyousness
Able Bernardo preached IN eloquent
sermon TO congregation that crowded
the cathedral. In inspiring words he
called upon nil Cubans to rejoice up
on the termination of the four hun
dred years of cruelty, extortion and
misery, and show their gratitude TO
the United States for the happy CON
summation. He culogized General
Wood, governor of the military depart
ment of Santiago. saying that he re-
jciced to hear that General Woods
name had been sent to the United
States Senate with n recommendation
that he be rnised TO the rank of major
general.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
TREATY is FINISHED.
WILL BE STONED AT ONCE.
Main Points Agreed to but Minor Mssssrs
Must Wait - Spain IL Not Dispossd
to Negotiate Farther.

Paris. Dec. 9.--The United States
and Spanish pence commissioners con-
cluded their work yesterday, and nm
ally settled the terms OF the treaty of
peace. They will meet once more in
formal session. on Saturday or Mon
day next, when the Spanish commits
sioners, sorrowfully, and the Ameri-
cans. with feelings OF relief. VIII
write their signatures upon the docu-
ment which embodies the results of
the war and the preparation of which
has consumed eleven weeks. n longer
time than the war itself.
In the meantime the treaty will be
engrossed under the supervision OF Mr..
Moore and Scnor Ojedn, the secre-
tarles OF the respective commissions.
The Spnniards are exceedingly bitter
over the result, though observing the
forms of fricndllness and courtesy to
the end. Senor Montero Rios, whose
strong and persistent struggle TO save
for his country every possible as
lonIal empire, has commanded the
respect and admiration of his
opponents, went from the council
chamber to-day to his bed In a state of
complete collapse. ns the result Of the
long strain and his chngrin over the
small fruits OF his efforts.
Senor Ojeda has been prostrntcd
since yesterday, and was unable TO at
tend the joint session today.
The Spnnlnrds charge equal blame
upon the European powers and the
United States for their downfall. One
Of the Spanish commissioners said
this evening:
"The European nations have made
a great mistnke in deserving Spain and
leaving her to spollation by the brute
force of constituencies giant. They
all know that In the Philippines Amer
lea has taken more than she can di-
gest. She will ultimately sell the
islands to England or Germany, and
when the transfer is attempted II will
prccipItate general European strife.
1--WE have refused to sell any island
In the Carolincs. We never thought of
considering an offer. Nor have we con-
sented to negotiate upon any ques-
lions except those directly involved in
the protocol. signed at Washington"
The members of the commission say
The treaty Will contain little outside
the scope OF the Washington protocol,
and the matters directly based there
on, like the provisions for the evacua-
tion of the ceded territories, the trans
fer of public property therein, and
guarantees of the safety OF the prop
erty and rights of the Spanish citizens
remaining there.
The details of this last class of
questions covered by the statement
which the Americans handed to Seuor
Montero Rios mt the last meeting
were considered yesterday, but all the
commissioners refuse to dlvulge the
details of the conference.
Several points upon which they were
unable to agree we're left open for dip
lomatic negotiations.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
PRACTICE FOR THE ARMY.
Tho Movement of Troops to Havana win
lie Big Undertaking.


Washington. Dec. "a demonstra-
ton in force for moral effect has been
planned by the War Department
against Havana. Fitzhugh Lees Sew
enth corps Is to be landed In Cuba al
most en- masse. The movement Is to
take the form of an expedition under
hostile conditions. The appearance Of
whole corps of troops, 10000 strong.
at Havana, the War Department be
lievcs, VIII have n good effect upon
the populace, and will be good thing
in the way of practice in embarkation,
transportation and debarkation. II
will be much larger than the force
which General Shafter took to SANTA
go. The plans, as perfected by the
War Department, contemplate rapid
embnrkation from three ports next
week. Transports will be collected at
Charleston, Savannah and Fernadina
Regiments of minimum strength are
to be transported to Charleston and
Fernandina. Regiments of maximum
numbers will be held at Savannah.
The intention is to see how quickly
and smoothly corps can be put OH
board transports and moved at sea and
landed. Stafr officers, to whom this ex-
perience will be valuable, will go to
the three ports to observe the actual
work
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
Aid to Cretan.

Chicago, Dec. 10.-A special from
Moscow TO the Record says:
Admiral Skrydloff has telegraphed
the Gar that 20O,000 rubles (S15O. .OOU
of the imperial fund placed at his dis
posal has been distributed in relief of
needy Crctnns.
General Kostanda. until last year In
command of the troops garrisoned in
Moscow and aide-de-camp-generaI to
the Emperor. died to-day.
1t is by no means certain that the
Ameer of Afghanistnn is still alive.
According to ndvices received here he
has been seriously sick, but the nature
Of his illness has been concealed, and
every effort has been made to keep
even the fact that he is not in usual
health from being made public.
Count Wielopolski has just been SEN
fenced to two years confinement in a
fortress for killing Baron Wydzga in
duel.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
American import. Ahead.

Washington, Dec. 0.-with good
deal Of pride Consul General Sowles,
at Chee Foo. calls the attention of the
State Department to the phenomenal
strides made by American trade In
that section of China in the pnst year.
He says that when the books for 1898
nre closed the value OF American
merchandise imported there viii lead
all others. 1t Will possibly equal, II
not exceed, the values for all Europe.
The American flour imports for six
months of this year were $41, 1893,
which was almost as large as the
value of the imports of flour for the
whole four years preceding. Ameri-
can ginseng also made Its first appear
ance as an article of import, which the
consul regards as remarkable. In the
case of drills, the imports for the first
six months OF this year exceeded
those of the entire years Of 1898 and
1894. and the Imports Of all our goods
in 1897 were four times us large us
they were In 1903.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
cIeyel.na oppe... E.p.n.lnr.

Princeton. N. J., Dec. T.-Former
President Grover Cleveland was inter.
viewed to-day on the new policy OF The
United States. and dictated the follow.
ing for the Associated Press:
''WIthout going at all into details, |
wish to say that l am nrdently op-
posed TO every feature of this nnncxa.
ton and expansion policy. The public
ought to know pretty well what my
convictions are from the Hawaiian
question during my administration
i have not changed my mind and re.
main opposed TO all of this annexa.
tIon, from Hawaii TO the Philippines ,
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15

A Boston circular says: about D.
600, 100000 bu OF corn are OF late years
consumed in this country, 1000. .000.0
bu OF which is fed to meat-producing
animals. GOO .0o0. 900 bu to working AMI
mails. 200.000.ooo bu for human food.
and 100000. 900 bu for seed, for distili-
ing and other purposes. Expert author
tiles claim that the quantity fed to AMI
mails the past crop year was largely In
creased by reason OF the protracted
drouth last fall and resultant loss of
pasturage, and that the quantity used
for human food wns. also much greater
by reason OF the abnormally high
price Of wheat and -four"
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
COLORADO SOLDIER SUICIDES.
General Otis Reports That Harry Mc
DoMelI Tnnk Hla Own LIfr

General Otis Reports That Harry Mc-
Doweii Took His Own Life.
Washington, d. c., Dee. 12.-Major
General Otis. commanding at Maniln,
has made the following report of
deaths in his command:
Manila. Dec 11.-Following deaths
since last report:
December 3-Amasa ]. Hawkins,
private, l, Thirteenth Minnesota. small
pox.
December Harry A. Mcdowell,
private NJ. First Colorado; suicide by
cutting throat.
December 5-T'rank S. Glover. pri.
vate A. First Nebraska; typhoid fever
December William L. Vance. pri.
vate /. Twentieth Kansas; typhoid fc
yer; on board transport Indiana in
Manila hnrbor.
December Sired ]. Norton, private
+, Second Oregon; dysentery. Frank
NJ. Hibbs, private, A, Second Oregon
dysentery, heart failure.
December 9-Harry G. Hibbard, cor.
poral, X. Second Oregon; typhoid fe.
yer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
HUNTERS Kill THREE LIONS.
Result of First Day Round Up of tho wild
Animals.

Debeque, Colo, Dec. s.-The big ami.
NAL hunt started In to-day, but the
hunters did not have any surprising
success. They managed to kill three
mountain lions, however. and a few
rabbits.
Many of the hunters have not yet ar
rived, but all will be expected here to
morrow, when the hunt will begin in
earnest and n general roundup of the
mountain animals that are on the ta-
booed list, Will be made.
1t is expected that tomorrow will be
n successful day and that scores of wild
animals win be killed. The hunters
are enthusiastic and are confident oil
success tomorrow and the other days
of the big shoot.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
GENERAL GARCIA DEAD.
Tho Cuban Patriot succumbs to Pm,
monia mt Washington.

Tho Cuban Patriot succumbs to Pneu-
monIa mt Washington.
Washington, Dec. 12.-Genera1 Calix-
to Garcia, the distinguished Cuban
warrior and leader, and the head of
the commission elected by the Cuban
Assembly to visit this country, died
here yesterday morning shortly after
10 o'clock at the Hotel Raleigh, where
the commission has It's headquarters.
The sudden change from the warm
climate of Cuba with the hardships he
had there endured. TO the wintery
weather of New York and Washing
ton, is responsible for the pneumonia
which resulted In his demise.
He contracted slight cold in New
York, which did not assume an alarm
Ing stage until the early part of last
week. On Tuesday night General
Garcia, In company with the other
members OF the commission. attended
a dinner given In his honor by General
Miles, ard 1t was a result of the ex-
posure there which eliminated in his
death. During the twelve hours or
more preceding dissolution. General
Garcia was unconscious most of the
time. AT intervals he recognized one
or more OF those about him. In his
dying moments, as all through his busy
and active life. his thoughts were for
his beloved country and its people, and
among his last words were irrational
muttcrings in which he gave orders to
his son. who is on his staff, for the bat
tie which he supposed was to occur to-
morrow and In which he understood
there We're only 400 Spnniards to COM
bat. Just before he died he embraced
his son.
As soon us the death became known
number of visitors, including many
public men. came TO the hotel to ex-
press their coincidence. President Nc
Kinley manifested his sympathy by
sending n suitably worded letter. and
Vice President Hobart sent his card.
Among those who called were Sepa-
tors Foraker. Money, Proctor and
Chandler and Major Generals Lawton
aud Wheeler.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
GREATEST OF CIVILIZED STATES
Joseph Chamberlain Pays n High Tribute
to tho United stnten,

London, Dec. 9.-Right Hon. Joseph
Chamberlain. secretary Of state for the
colonies. speaking Mt a Conservative
gathering In Wakefield, Yorkshire. this
evening. fully discussed home ond-for-
eign affairs and the governments poll
cy in Egypt. which, he said, depended
entirely upon the possibility of reach
ing an understanding with France, "a
thing which is impossible ms long as
the French pursue n policy OF exasper-
ation.-
After speaking Of the friendly rela-
lions with Germany. he said:
But, II congratulate you upon the
development of good feeling between
us and great continental state, still
more do rejoice at the growth OF
friendly relations between ourselves
and our colonies, between ourselves and
the United States. Already the United
States. IL regarded from the standpoint
Of potential resources. Is the greatest of
civilized states. With Its Immense pop
ulation of intelligent citizens, chiefly
Anglo-Saxons. and IL we are assured
of the Anglo-Snxon race, whether 1t
abides under the stars and stripes, or
the union jack, there Is no other combi-
nation that can make us afraid"
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
stay I'm r,coaar, c..,

Paris, Dec. o-The Court of Cassa-
ton this afternoon ordered stay OF
proceedings in the Plclunrt court-mar-
tial.
The nnti-Dreyfns Lapers are very
angry over the decision OF the court
which they describe as another insult
10 the army.
There were some slight disturbances
by students Mt the close OF the Sor-
bonne lecture this afternoon. The op-
posing sections got 10 fighting. one
student wounded another aud the po-
lice We're finally called on to dIsperse
them.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15

A simple remedy for too much flesh
has been suggested by Doctor Cathell OF
Baltimore. and II 1t is as effective as It
is simple no one will have any excuse
for being too fat. 1t consists in moth
ing more than drinking glass OF arti-
ficial Kissingen water after each meal
one day. and a glass of artificial vichy
water after each meal the next day.
and SO alternately until desired de-
gree of thinness has been secured. The
diet should be simple. starchy foods
and sweets being eschewed in great
measure. This treatment can evidently
do no harm. beyond causing disap-
pointment IL It should fall.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15

During the war many men went to
Cuba to kill their iellow-men. Those
who succeeded arc acclaimed as heroes.
After the war Colonel Waring went to
Cuba to save his fellow-men from
death. by combating and destroying
the plague that has long ravaged that
Island, and in the performance OF that
duty he fell victim to the plague and
died. Surely he, too. is to be deemed.
in the highest sense. hero and mar
tyr.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
william nnck, the Novelist. p,aa.

London. Dec. 12.-'rhe death is an
nounced OF William Black. the novel
list.
He was also u journalist and was
born in Glasgow in 1911. In 1865 he
attached himself to the London Morn
ing Star and was for time editor of
the London News. He wrote many
novels. his first being. "In silk Attire. >
In 1850. ll.4 more famous one. IA
Princess CT Thule" was written in
1878.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15

The London Standard says that be-
tween now and the end of the year
many millions OF pounds sterling bor-
rowed in London and Paris for use in
sustaining German industrial and COM
mercial speculations may have to be
paid back. This will put severe pres
sure on all German credit institutions.
There may be no breakdown. but the
end OF the year will be trying time
for Germany. This article urges the
great Joint stock banks TO help the
Bank of England by keeping heavier
balances idle than is their habit. so as
to keep the money market firm.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
mnrs Alrenar n.,.ea s41.ooo.

Norfolk, Va. Dec. 1O.-At the state
convention of the Daughters of the
American Revolution here, Mrs. Her
bert Doyle Brockett of Alexandria re-
ported that $4,000 of the amount re-
quircd for the building which the
daughters proposed TO erect in WASH
ngton was now in hand. It was de-
cidcd that further contributions TO the
building fund would be asked at ench
chapter. The building is to be nation
al headquarters for the society and will
be known MS Continental hall.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15

The air is filled with rumors II wars.
They come thick and fast. but they
are only rumors. after all, and are not
to be given full credit. War is such
an expensive luxury that the contem-
plation OF the necessary expenditure
gives those in authority a most com
mendable spirit of hesitation. For
that reason pay but little attention to
the rumors. Walt for the cannon's
npening roar.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15

A new market for American wheat Is
opening in Japan. During 1895 that
country imported from the United
States 4s4.5l0 pounds of wheat. In 1896
the imports OF wheat from the United
States amounted to 2.451.6s9 pounds.
The amount Increased In 1897 to 49,
467. .466 pounds. Some wheat was re-
ceived from other countries. but the
amount received from the United
States was greater than from all other
countries combined. Corea is our great
est rival In this trade. her exports to
Japan last year being about two-thirds
those Of the United States. We also
send -four to Japan. the amount for
each Of the two latter years being over
81. 900. 900 pounds. In 1895 the amount
was only about 13,0o0.000 pounds. ia
pan imported flour also from Great
Britain. British America. Australia.
China. Hongkong and other countries.
but the total Imports from all of them
combined was less than 100000
pounds. We have clear advantage
over them all in this respect.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
Hobson t, Go to Manila.

New York. Dec. s.-Assistant Nov,,
tonstruclor Hobson will go to Manila
en- war vessels. QUINN
~ ne .,. expects to leave about the 20tl
ui ms month. Hobson viii shorti,
WISH ms home in Alabama. but oni,
eApscO 10 stay three or four diva
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
MrAillIan WiIi Con,,n

Carson. Nev., Dec. 0.-William Me
MILAN, the defeated Republican nomi
nee for governor. win contest the elec.
tion of Relnhoid Sadler, fusionist, OIL
the ground that the apparent majority
credited to Sadlcr is based upon a suf
ficlent number of illegal votes tt
change the result OF the election.
Some sensational allegations are an
ticlpated.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
NEW BOOKS.

The second volume of ''The WUt
ers." by Mr.. Walter A. Wyckof, bu
just been published by the Scribnek
In this volume Mr.. Wyekoff narrais
his experiences as college man sesi'
ing employment as an unskilled y
borer In the West. Most of the tim
was spent in Chicago, and his descrF
tions of the sweat shops. cheap lodt
ing houses, socialist gatherings an
police stations are wonderfully yirA
Mr.. Wyckoff visited Cripple Greek an
Creede, where he found n condina
vastly better than that at Chicap
We believe If the better classes gensi
ally would read these two volumes <
would greatly increase their symlf
thy with and consideration for lnos
unfortunates who are out OF WORK
"a Gunner Aboard the fanks'
From the Diary of Number Five g
the After Port Gun" is one OF ~
most interesting war books that ha
yet appeared. The Yankee was er
of the auxiliary cruisers. manned
the naval reserves, and was ID
thick of the fight. The bombardlnen
of Santiago, brushes with SPANS
gunboats, the drills-all the life IS ne'
described exactly as it was seen III.
the interesting standpoint of the ua
behind the guns. 1t would be dime.
to find n more acceptable holiday ~
for n healthy boy. The Doublea.T
Mcclure Co. are the publishers -
they announce that this volume v.
be sent postpaid to any address
approval, TO be paid for If satistac.
or to be returned in case II -
wanted after examination.
In the American Monthly Revle"
Reviews for December the edi'o'
views the November elections
progress of our peace nego'la% !.
with Spain. and other matters oS
tional and international moment. y"
very suggestive and interes,nt
toons from recent issues OF tne 'i-
ish journals are reproduced.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
Twenty ssiIofs Drowne,,

Baltimore. Nd, Dec P.-The John
ston line steamship yedamore of Llv-
erpool. Captain Robert Bartlett, for
whose safety fears We're beginning to
be felt, ms she was several days over
due, arrived this morning at pier 81,
Locust Point, with forty-five ship
wrecked mariners, which she had
picked up at sea. Twenty others went
down with their slim
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
Kansa- Ienrmrrr Arc M.,I.

Wichita, Kan Dec. 0.--The decision
Of the Federal Court In Wyoming In
the Howell-Johnson case has stirred ur
the farmers In the Arkansas valley
and they will push their case against
Colorado irrigators for taking water
from the Arkansas river in Colorado
Kansas farmers claim prior right fol
sub-irrigntion.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
Gifs Boxes Reach Manila.

Denver, Dec. s.-The Thanksgiving
poxes dispatched to the Colorado sol
diers at Manila reached them safely
, Governor Adams yesterday received
thls cablegram from Colonel NcCoy.
Manila, Dec. G.-Adams. Denver
Boxes received. Duffer. Mccoy
according to the code compiled hx
Colonel Mccoy and Lieutenant Hooper
"Duiier' translated means: "Tbe ron
lent" 10 eAcei
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15

An account OF a hresIde conversation
with Napoleon when he was first con-
sui has Just been printed for the first
time. His hair is described as neither
combed on his forehead nor turned
back. but rumpled and standing differ
ent ways" That is a picture OF mod
ern footbalI-player to hair,
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15
,.s,ssr Feeling a. Manila.

Washington. Dee. 10.-rLe Navy De-
partment has received cablegram
from Admiral Dewey, summarizing the
Advices also have been received from
General Otis, the cpmmandant of the
United States military forces in the is
lands, and they both go TO show a
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15

-...nble Improvement In conditions and
the growth Of better spirit among
those factions OF the natives which
promised TO give trouble.
existing conditions Mt Manila and such
points In the Philippines as have been
visited by his officers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15

It is said that recent discoveries in
Egypt not only carry the history OF
that country long back OF the time OF
Adam. but show US that the ciyilIza-
tion OF Egypt was derived from am
other that was already old.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15

When man dies and provides in
his will that his wife shall not marry
again a certain question is bound TO
intrude itself Is II because she is so
good that he hates to divide her with
any other man or because on his death
bed he is taken with feeling OF pro-
tective philanthropy for those of his
sex who must stay behind?
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-12-15

In China a wife is never seen by her
husband before marriage. In this
country some wives seldom see their
husbands after marriage.