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The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
rnE SOY OF ms FAruEn.
Jesse James. Jr.. Under Arrest for
Completely In Train Robbery.

Kansas CITY. OCT. lI--JeHse JameH. Jr.
son Of the notorious bandit. Jesse James.
Missourfs pioneer train robbebr. was
taken from his cigar stand IN the county
court house b. the police this morning
and " being Secreted by the police nu-
thorities. Two other men. who names are
not known and whom the police absolute
iy refuse TO talk about. were arrested
soon after the police took young James
into custody.
Jesse James. Jr.. has been under sur
velllance OF the police since the last or
the many train robberfen In the out
skirts OF Kansas city. This was the rob-
berry Of a Missouri Pacific express train
near Leeds on 1cptember a. william w
Lowe. a Santa Fe rwitchman. has been
in custody since five days after the hold :
up. Lowe Is a native OF the Cracker Neck
district. Just east Of this city. which
was made notorious as the hiding place
Of the first James gang when close
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
POLITICAL ASSESSMENT.
state Onice Holders
Contribute Funds.

Denver. Oct. il.-Miiton Smith. chair
man OF the Eemocratic state central COM
mittee has issued letters to state on
cinIs and employees urging them TO fork
over" for the benefit OF the fusion ticket.
This morning the epistles began 10 come
in each carrying request 10 all good
Democrats AT the statehouso 10 hand over
from 800 to 800
The plea is that "since we have but one
candidate on the ticket whom We can rs
sess. we think that the Democrats draw
ing salaries from the state should con-
tribute 10 the election fund. We think
that your donation should be --.'' Here
follows the fateful figures 800 TO 500. as
tho case may be.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
HE'S GOT A STORY.
Colonel Gibson Says He's Going to
Spring sensation About
Santiago.

New York. Oct 1.-The United States
transport Obdam. which sailed from
Ponce, Porto Rico, September p. via SAN
tiaeo arrived at quarantine this afternoon.
The transport brought 80 sick and con-
valesceut soldiers and 80 passengers. all
well on board. After leaving Santiago
where fire in her coal bunkers had to be
ex;lnguished. a fire again broke out in
the coal hunkers and although every ef-
fort was made to get 1t under control. was
ain smouldering when the Obdam reach
"a quarantine II caused much uncasi-
ness as the transport has stored in her
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
DEATHS AT MANILA.

Washington. Oct il-General Otis in
command OF the American forces at Ma
nila. has cabled to the war department
list of those soldiers who have died
since the troops left San Francisco.
The following are those in the First
Colorado infantry-Sergeant Nell G. Suln-
van. Privates Walter Wise. Charles tae-
nix. +. e. sprlngstead, John a Serogga
and Herbert Sarason.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
WoMeN's CLUBS.
Fonrfh Annual Convention Of the
state Federation IL In Session
In f:r~e1ey.

Denver. Oct 11-A special to the News
from Greeley says:
The fourth am lal convention OF the
Colorado Safe Fed ration OF Women clubs
opened here today The day was devoted
10 reports of officers. The following ticket
has been selected by the nominating com
mittee for next years officers. the eIec-
tion occurring tome rrow.
President. Mrs. JAS. n. Baker. Boulder:
vice president. MIS-. GuIlford s. Wood
Denver. recording secretary. Mrs f.. e.
5terns Trinidad; corresponding secretary.
Miss Kate Wise. Boulder; treasurer. Mrs.
Elizabeth Harper. Durango: auditor, Mrs.
u. F. stickeey. Leadvilie.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
rnion pneific AununI.

Salt Lake. Utah. Oct u.-The FIRST an
nuaI meeting Of the Union Pacific rail-
road was held here today. iodGsI shares OF
stock being represented In person and
sns.7ss shares by proxies. The original
board Of directors u the Union Pacific
railroad was unanimously reelected as
follows;
Oliver Aines. iiornee O. Burt. George
q. Cannon. r. Jefferson Coolidge. JrI.
John W. Doane. Louis Fitzgerald. George
J. Gould. r. n. Hartman. Marvin Hugh.
1T. Henry q. Hyde. Otto II. Kahn. Rar-
well Miller. winslos Spicer, Jacob II.
Sehin and james sti.linnn.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
ARE YOU A
REPUBLICAN ?

We. want to say few words to you
about n matter which is extremely
important to us and which should.
from the nature of the cnsc. he re-
ceived by you with considerable
sympathy.
The Colorado Springs Daily Ga-
zettc prints column upon column of
editorials. cndeavoring constantly
to win back old Republicans who
have sfrnyed from the fold. and nr
the Republican organ of the state.
IT has stood the brunt of the hight
for Republican principles In Colo
rHdo under NIL circumstances. II
hns done all this. nnd often to the
detrimcnt of its bnns account.
Vow, IL yon are Republican,. do
you not think that IL is hut reason
able in us to hope TINT we can rely
upon your support. not only TO thc
extent of your own subscription. II
You are not already on the subscrip-
lion list of the Gazette, but inns-
much as you In NIL probability have
II number of friends and acauaInt-
nnces In your vicinity. ns well as In
the state generally, whom we want
10 win back to our political camp.
may we not get you to subscrIbe for
,ax
persons.
There Is no better campaign docu-
ment than the Dnil, Gazette. md Ia
induce you to take hold of this mnt-
ter personally. we will send the
Dniiy Gnxette for one month for no
cents to any friend or acquaintance
of yours whom you mny name. and
we Will write him that you hav.
subscribed for and directed us 10
send to him the paper during the
campaign. Can you NOT send to us the
names OF 10 friends, mt n cost to you
of S5f II you cannot afford tbI.
much expense for the good of the
cnusc, do the best you can. We are
sending out thousands of sampIe
copies mt our own expense, hut we
viii appreciate your assistance In
the work.
The Gnzette prints the full Assoc
cinted Press news the same ms MI
the large morning dulles, the daily
state news Is published In conven-
lent condensed form. covering all
Important happenings In Colorado,
and the sunday Gazette Inns many
special features.
The Gazette prints the proceedings
of aII political and other conven-
tions fully. Just ms they occur. con-
HninE its reports to the truth nnd
nothing but the truth. and invites
from Its subscriber.
upon live topics. The Gazette makes
no pretension TO sensational "yei-
low news. but confines IL. state
mehts 10 tne trnths ana It's news ser
Vice mny therefore be Implicitly re-
He'd upon.
Outside the Denver papers. the en-
xette is the only paper In the state
having n mining depn ri menf, giving
Its readers daily special and excIu-
sive news, especially from Cripple
Creek and this city. and Its news is
more reliable than amy published.
Politically. the Gazette Is the only
..true blue" Republican daily In the
state. and Its able editorials express
its Views fully. II you are this kind
of Republican. of course you yvant
the paper, II You differ from the
Gazette, you certainly want Il SO
thnt you may read the arguments of
your political opponents.
Yours very truly.
The Colo. Springs Gnzette Pnb. Co.
Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
ToKnEY.s nouGH RlDEns
win Probably he Mustered Out la .
Few Days.

Washington. Oct il-secretary AlKer
today decided to muster out the Second
United States volunteer cavalry. other
wise known as Torrey's Rough Riders.
The order win probably be issued In a
few days 10 take effect at once. The men
viii be mustered out IN jacksonville and
most OF them viii return at once to thelr
homes In the Rocky mountain country.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
I. n. =. CONVENTION.
Discussion OF Proposed Change In
Method of Orgnnfsntfon.

syracuse. n. y. Oct. 1i.-Today's ses-
sion Of the international Typographical
union WAS largely devoted 10 considering
portion OF the report OF the COMMITTEES
on laws. There was prolonged discus
sion on the proposed change Ia The meth
cd OF orsa lizatiOn. II wns finally dis
posed OF by the appointment OF a commit
tee Of three to ascertain the competitive
centerH OF the country with View OF
laying out rev districts. The COMMITTEES
IL insiruetsd 10 report. The union voted
not TO admit In future allied trades into
typographical unions.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
REMOVED \ cnlInmAN.
Uoss Stevenson "D-posc-" n Lake
County Committeemnn.

Denver. Oct. ii.-Chairman a. NJ stew
enfon has appointed l.. r. Thomas OF
Lcadville chairman Of the Lake county
central committee vice j. NJ. Moore, ru-
moved for refusing TO obey orders. Mr..
Moore WAS appointed In lieu or George
White. who was removed for alleged trca-
son. Il IS charged that Mr.. Thomas Is
the PopuliHt attorney who took nn active
part In the Leadvilie strike.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
washington. June 2s. 1898.

Washington. June 2s. 1895
Major General Miles, u. s. A.. Washing
ton.
Sir: BY direction of the president an
expedition will be organized with the least
possible delay under the immediate COM
mand OF Major General Brooke U. s. A..
consisting Of three divisions taken from
the troops best equipped in the first and
third army corps and two divisions from
the Fourth army corps for movement and
operation against the enemy In Cuba and
Porto Rico. The command under Major
General Shafter. or such part thereof Is
can be spared from the work now in hand
will join the foregoing expedition and you
will command the force thus united in
person. Transports for this service viii
be assembled Mt Tampa with the least
possible delay. The naval forces will fur
nish convoy and cooperate with you in
accomplishing the object in view. You
Will place yourself in close touch with the
senior officer OF the navy In those waters
with view to harmonious and forcefui
action.
Estimates will be made by you imme-
diately on the stan departments of the
necessary supplies and subsistence; such
estimates to be submitted to the secretary
of war.
For the Information OF the president.
copies OF all orders and instructions given
by you from time TO time will be forward
ed on the day OF their issue TO the adju-
tant general OF the army Also daily re-
ports OF the state and condition OF your
command Will be made TO the secretary
OF war direct.
1t is important that immediate prepara-
tions be made for this movement and
when ready report TO this department for
further instructions.
Very respectfully
II. A. Alger. Secretary OF War.
Washington. June s. 1895.
Major General Shafter Tampa. Fla.
Walt until you get further orders before
you sail. Answer quick.
r. A. Alger. Secretary OF War.
Washington. June s. 1898.
Major General Miles. Tampa. Fla:
1 have sent the following telegram to
Major General Shafter.
Wait until you get further orders be-
fore you sail. Answer quick"
II. A. Alger. Secretary OF War.
Washington. June 3. 1895.
Major General Miles Tampa, Fla:
The reason for countermandlng order
you will find In the following The order
was given at the request OF the navy de-
pa rtment and the president:
key West. June s.
Spanish armored cruiser second class
and Spanish torpedo boat destroyer seen
BY Eagle. Nlcnolas channel Cuba. De-
stroy convoy Detail follows;
"Remey.'
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13

as scouts. guides. etc. You are cautioned
against putting too much confidence in
any persons outside OF your troops You
VIII take every precaution against am
puscades or surprises or positions that
may have been mined or are commanded
by the Spanish forces. You will cooper
ate most earnestly with the naval forces
IN every way. agreeing beforehand upon
n code of signals. Communicate your In
structions to Admiral Sampson and Com
fnodore Schley, On completion OF this en-
terprise unless you receive other orders
or deem It advisable to remain in the har-
Dor OF Santiago de Cuba. re-embark your
troops and proceed to the harbor Pto de
Banos. reporting by the most favorable
means for further orders and future i'm
portant service--this with the understand
ing that your command has not sustained
serious loss and that the above harbor Is
safe for your transports and convoy
When Will you sail2
BY command Of Major General Miles.
H. c. Corbln. Adjutant General
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
CAPE coLoNf CRISIS.
Assembly Adopted Motion of want
of Confidence In the Government

Cape Town. Oct. 1.-THE Cape Colony
assembly today adopted. by 70 to ~ mo
motion offered by W. p. schreinc-. ~
merly attorney general OF Capt Colony
expressing want OF confidence in the gov
ernment.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13

key West. fla, June 8. 1895.
Last ciphers Just came by ResoIute.
lust arrived: was pursued by two ves-
sells Nicholas channel Cuba. last night.
Shall l order Indiana and all available
cruisers TO coast off Cuba? More details
10 follow. Ramey
X. A. Alger. Secretary Of War.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
ExeeutIve mansion. washlnglon.

Executive Mansion. Washington.
June Z 1898
General Shafter. Tampa Fla:
Information from Sampson says he has
practically reduced fortihcations and only
waits your arrival 10 occupy Santiago
Time Is the essence Of the situation. Ear
ly departure OF first Importance.
BY order Of the secretary of war
H. c. Corbln Adjutant General
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
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peace coia%iiai a'e ipaiais.
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The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
DE- HILLS -

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n''e OF first wen qc,.1
as David ! a,,sisisr
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ms Durins. .'la. is
[,on he pIss.'.i,i ne ls
The nafI,'', nafIor',',, tis
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x1el aaead Of him liu'' ~ :
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elql lSita@s ic"der sal y, i, \.
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The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13

Tampa. Fla. June l. 1893.
Adtutant Genenl Corbln, Washington;
expect to have sS4 officers. l6.lS4 men
on transports by daylight and will sail at
that hour. VIII wire particulars before
starting. Shaftcr.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13

Tampa, Fla. Z. 1s9S.
Secretary of War Washington:
Will sail tomorrow morning, Steam
cannot be gotten up earlier. There is
loaded tonight one division Of infantry.
nine regiments. i6 companies of dsmount-
ed cavalry. four light batteries. two siege
batteries light artillery. two companies OF
engineers and the troops from Mobile.
Will try and get on the rest OF the cav
airy and another division Of regular in
fantry by morning. I will sail then with
whatever l have on board.
Shafter Major General
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13

Adjutant Generals omce. Washington.
June = 1888
Major General shafter. Tampa. Fla;
The last thing before sailing telegraph
roster Of regiments
BY order of secretary OF war.
IL. c. corhin. Adjutant General.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
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WashInBton, juno 3. Is9s-
Major General Shafter, Tampa. Fla:
Walt until you get further orders befor,
you sail. Answer quick.
r. A. Alger. Secretary Of War.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13

Washington. June 8. 1898.
Major General Miles. Tampa Fla:
have sent the following telegram to
Major General Shafter.
Wait until you get further orders be-
fore you sail. Answer quick"
II. A. Alger. Secretary OF War.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
CT1BAN HORRORS MUST END
from first page

had a long conference with Assistant secretary
Adee whose particular forte Is the framing oi
State Department papers 10 meet dpon'a''
requirements. Whether I; related 10 the spanish
ouas,ion could not be learned. for as 10 'hs
Indigo Day and all others in the state Depart
mont maintained the most complete sience'
Iud.e Day declined 10 say whether any ais
matches had gone To Madrid or come from
there concerning the Maine report or the CUBAN
question.
ENGLAND KNOWS THE MAINE REfOhi'
The SPANISH Minister did not call at the Sta'e
Department during the day. nor has ne peeh
+here within the last two days. Sir Juhah
Pauncefote the British Ambassador. spent some
time with Judge Day during the afternoon pu'
n Is understood 10 have had no relation TO the
Cuban question II Is undoubtedly true how
ever. that the British Ambassador has learned
officially the essential conclusion reached ny the
Court Of Inquiry. and that the British Govern
nnent is apprised Of the facts
An official in high standing. referring 10 Sir
Julian's call. said that the Maine report was
one more factor toward inducing European Gov
ernments particularly Great Britain. to take
cosnizance Of the dreadful condition OF affairs
prevailing in Cuba. and to look. at least with
sympathy II not with more practical means to
an Intervention which would put an end TO such
suffering.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
A BIG ORDER FOR GUN CARRIAGES.
THE WALKER COMPANY TO RON ITS WORMS
DAY AND NIGHT on WAR DEPART
MENT WORK.

Washington March ga large contract TOT uls-
apnearing gun carriages was awarded To-Day 10
the Walker Company. Of Cleveland ONO whose
,mnenee foundries and machine-shops nave peeh
ulaced at the disposal Of the Government Inc
companv will run its plant night and day 10 rush
the work for rapid delivery. 1t IL probable that
the first delivery will begin In about three weeks
This Is the first contract the Walker Company mas
taken direct from the Government II has done
such work for other companies heretofore. Dut mas
decided now 10 take contracts direct
Cleveland Ohio. March 2G-Oflcers OF the Walker
Company say that they have received telegram
from General Flag.er. chief of Ordnance stating
that the contract for Onc-hrd OF the gun carriages
on which bids were invited some days ago had
been awarded 10 them. This will compel the use OF
the largest and heaviest machinery in the works
and the employment Of an add!tona. large force OF
The magnitude OF this work" said one OF tn
oflcia,s Of the COMPANY. "nccessitateS the employ
mont Of mammoth machinery and the most eNten-
foundrics IT. the nied States. and the Walker
Company being equipped with special facilities Tor
hand ing and finishing these large castings, the
Chcf cf The Ordnance Department intends taking
advantage Of the Walker factories for similar
future contracts The amount involved VII exceed
500 On the present contract" The intention -
10 put every possible on the work day and
night and expedite the delivery much pos
siblc. II Is thought that part Of the order can
be- completed In four months, and that the entire
contract can be filed IN eight months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
REVENUE CUTTERS TO NORFOLK.
ORDERED TO JOIN THE KEY WEST FLEET AS
SOON AS FITTED OFT.

ORDERED TO JOIN THE KEY WEST FLEET AS
SOON AS FITTED OFT.
Washington March % -Formal orders were is
sued to-day by Captain Shoemaker. chief Of the
Revenue Cutter Service for the eight revenue YES
GELS called into the service Of the Navy TO rendez
YOU. OF the Norfolk Navy Yard The instructions
gwen 20 the commanders of the ships were 10 re-
port a. Norfolk between March % and April 8, and
there 20 have the necessary alterations and repairs
mad, at the earliest possible moment. As hereto
fore announced. ~" ships win proceed TO Key
West as soon thcy can rc mace ready for SER
vie.
Some difficulty Is anticipated in getting the cut
ter Gresham out OF the great lakes. She Is too
long 70 pas. through the locks Of the canals and II
may be necessary for the Department, 20 cut or
the stern OF the vessel IN order to permit her pas
sage through the locks. The principal objection 10
this plan is that /; viii delay tho arrival OF the
ship at Norfolk hu, both Captain Shoemaker and
the officials Of the Navy Department say that
her value Will not I've impaired. One of'"ial said II
would be simply matter OF time and dollars and
cents The Calumet. stationed at Chicago. being
much smaller vessel than ;he Gresham. Will have
no difficulty In passing the canal locks.
Captain Shoemaker has recommended TO tho
Navy Department that allotment from the big
emergency appropriation he made for tho repair
and equipment OF the vessels upon their arrival AZ
Norfolk. and IN all probability e VIII be made
Captain Shoemaker inq lred OF the Navy Depart
mcnt To-Day WnctNcf ne ShON.G nciuUe surgeons
IN the complement OF officers detailed to the scy-
eral vessels, ana was Informed that M should.
BdafI 10 turn over po Th N1y pSpartmcn the
lighthouse tenders and instructions wore .srucd
to-day by the Board TO the commanders Of the
tenders TO make a complete inventory OF The pres
ent furnishings and equipment Of the vessels. Tho
tenders that will ne utilized 10y the Navy are the
Lily Portland. Me. the Maylower and the
.Azalia. now at Boston: the ArmarIa. at New York
and the Maple. IN Chesapeake Bay. II Will he
necessary OF course. that these vessels be renttcd
10 some extent and equipped with such light, small
% he H.
ment OF the vessels and the other necessary work
u;,on them MIL he done at tho Norfolk Navy Yard.
The Naval BGreau % Ordnance - preparing new
mounts for number Of whitehead torpedoes in
order 10 place them III" revenue cutters the
newly acquired yachts and tugs. The torpedo
iub,s were originally Intended 10 20 below deck.
but with the now craft the tubes and mounts must
be changeG FOR service on the upper decks. When
thIs work 4 done Captain Omen expects to be
able 20 equip sixty craft II occasion demands. with
fcrrcdn .uhcs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
CAPTAIN SAMPSON TAKES CHARGE.
ENTHUSIASM on THE KEY WEST FLEET AT THE
OF wAT


PROSPECT OF WAR.
Key West Fla. March 2G.-Rear Admiral
S,card with his wife and daughter. left Key
West this afternoon on the steamer for Miami.
They are going 10 Nassau and thence 10 Palm
Beach The Admiral expects to spend several
weeks resting at Florida winter resorts
Captain Sampson has taken formal charge OF
the fleet The usual ceremony In the change OF
flags was omitted.
Intense excitement was caused here by press
bulletin TO the effect that the United states
Government has Informed Spain that hostilities
IN Cuba must cease.
A torpedo boat was al once dispatched 10 cap
tain Sampson, on board the Iowa, notifying him
Of the latest development
Captain Chadwick. Of the NewYork, is to take
command OF the Brooklyn, and Captain Samp-
CONS flag will be transferred to the New-York
The Indiana. the Iowa, the New-fork' the
Detroit the Nashville. the Marblehead and the
Montgomery are being painted black. the work
being carried on with great vigor.
All the officers here regard war as being I'M
minent and intense enthusiasm is exhibited
from the youngest Jackie" TO the Oldest COM
mander over the prospect.
The Coast Survey steamer Bache arrived here
this morning from the Tortugas Islands.