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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
More TRANSPORTS Arrive.

New York. Aug. 22.-The remainder Of
the troops on the transport Rio Grande
were landed at Camp Wikoff, Moutauk
Point today. There were 636 men oh
the Rio Grande, about thirty of whom
were sick.
The City of Macon. having on board
462 of the Seventeenth infantry of whom
90 were sick, and the Marterra, with 81
of the Thirty first infantry, of whom ~
are sick. both of which arrived yesterday,
are Waiting to unload.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
TO REOPEN CABLE.
Telegraph Company will Soon Have
Communication with Manila.

IeIegraph OOh pdHy VIII SOOn Have
Communication with Manila.
London, Aug 20.-The Manila cable
it is expected. will be reopened for bust
ness on Monday or Tuesday next. The
cable company has been authorized from
both Washington and Madrid to repair
and operate the line, and cable repair
ship is now en- route. 1t is expected to
arrive at the point of cutting on Monday
and to have the cable connected within
couple of hours after arrival.
The cable company has not heard posi-
lively that Admiral Dewey picked up the
outer end, but the officials hope this is the
case, as it would save some time. though
they say the line is useless to Admiral
Dewey as he cannot operate it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24

Theatrical companies that do not pre-
sent the attraction they have billed are
subject to fine in Mexico. A fine is also
placed on bullfighters who give q poor
performance, or who do not begin on
time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
SPANISH STOP WORK.
Improvement of Gibraltar Fortific a
tions Comes to an End.

Gibraltar, Aug 22-The Spanish en-
gineers who have been working on the
Notifications at Algeciras on the west side
of the bay of Gibraltar, have been ordered
to Madrid and the batteries recently sent
there have been ordered to Seville
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
A POstmaster's Problem.

Here sample of the tough" prob
lens postmaster is frequently called on
to solve, says the Maysville Bulletin. y
letter was found in the Maysville office
this week on which was scribbled the fol-
lowing:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24

Is there not a certain prophetic touch
in the suggestion, "a clean nation has
ever been a strong nation" with the
further humorous advice to 'fortify
with Sapolio," backed by a picture of
Uncle Sam marching up and down be-
hind a rampant formed of cakes of that
well-known article? Truly civilization
and soap seem to go together, and the
clean, well-tubbed, nicely housed Anglo
Saxon seems to have in that regard a
great advantage over his sOap-avoiding
enemy from the peninsula of Spain
We realize the dread realities of war
when these cards suggest to us that the
proper ammunition with which to resist
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-08-24
i sick curck
Kentucky no ridge

Buck Goodman finally deciphered IT,,
and forwarded it to Isaac Kirk at Tuck
ahoe.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23
Made a Fatal Mistake.

London, May 23.-According to the
best expert opinion in London II Ad-
mirai Cervera has gone to Santiago de
Cuba, he has made a fatal mistake.
Vice Admiral Philip Howard Column,
retired, the author of number OF naval
works. including "The Naval war
Came" writes that he is convinced the
Spanish admiral is now unlikely TO
strike at all. He adds that If he enters
a south Cuban port it will scarcely al
feet the United States blockade, for
Rear Admiral Sampson will only have
TO detach a somewhat superior force or
his heavier ships to cover Cervera )
fleet, while a group of the lightest and
swiftest vessels would be watching to
see that he did not move without being
reported. and all the rest of Rear Ad-
miral Sampson's fleet would devote
themselves to the blockade of other Gu
ban ports.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23
IN SPAIN ONCE MORE.
Auxiliary Cruiser Montserrat Arrives at
COrunna.

Auxiliary Cruiser Montserrat Arrives at
COrunna.
Corunna, May 2S.-The Spanish aux
Hilary cruiser Montserrat has arrived
here unexpectedly from Cienfuegos,
having escaped the American blockad-
ing ships. Large crowds of people
thronged the quays and the members of
the crew received an ovation when they
went ashore. The people embraced the
captain and officers of the steamer
Popular demonstrations followed
throughout the city. The commander
of the Montserrat declared that he was
not charged with any mission and said
he was not carrying dispatches, but the
Spaniards claim that he is patriotically
concealing the. facts in the case. The
Montserrat is to be sent to Ferrol or
Cadiz in order to have her guns
mounted.
Madrid, May 23.-The newspapers
here are using the assertion that the
Spanish auxiliary Montserrat thrice
ran the blockade of the Cuban coast, .
as the text the article claiming to point
out that the blockade is ineffective. 1t
is asserted here that the Montserrat
| landed 100000 pesetas, 1000 soldiers,
! 100 guns. $4,000 rifles and a quantity OF
ammunition in Cuba.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23

and waved flags and in other ways DEM
onstrated their appreciation of the re-
ception. The train consisted of five
passenger coaches and eight stock cars.
There were two companies, contain
ing altogether 1S6 men. All were
dressed in the regulation COWBOY cos
tume-broad sombreros, rough-looking
shirts. and with long, formidable-ap-
pearing pistols strapped to their sides.
Many stood on the platforms and gave
the crowd a chance to see In its entire
ty their unique attire. The train pro-
ceeded at once to the vicinity of the
stock yards. There the plan was TO
unload the cars and give the tired men
and their hardly less wearied bronchos
a chance to stretch their limbs and get
a much needed relief from their long
confinement. The rough riders are ex-
pected TO remain in Chicago twenty
four hours.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23


teers at the vessel and its departure
will be devoted to the arrangement of
quarters and the loading Of ammuni-
tion. IL is intended that the steamer
shall move out into the stream Sunday
night, there existing regulations against
the transfer of ammunition to vessel
at a wharf.
Officers of the Fourteenth infantry and
the Fourth cavalry of the regular serv-
ice have received orders to have their
commands in readiness TO leave the
Preside on short notice. This Is con-
sidered to indicate that the organiza-
tion or a portion of them will accom-
pany the First regiment of volunteers
TO Manila.
In accordance with instructions re-
ceived from Washington, arrangements
are being made TO man the fleet Of
tugs chartered at this port by the gov
ernment with members Of the naval re-
serve. They will act as scouting boats
and render whatever service may be
demanded by the secretary of the navy.
General Merriam has been advised
that the extensive barracks at Benicia,
which can comfortably shelter 1000
men, are now vacant and can be used
If desired. The general believes, how
ever. that the incoming troops should
be encamped in San Francisco, where
the supply department and subsistence
stores are established.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23
BoMBARDMENT OF SAN JUAN.
Twenty spaniards Killed and Many Pri-
vate Houses Damaged.

New York, May 23.-The steamer Ar
cadia, Lloyds, master, plying between
New York and Porto Rico, has arrived
here. She was in the harbor two days
after the recent bombardment by Rear
Admiral Simpsons fleet. Captain
Lloyds says that from fifteen to twenty
Spaniards were killed and about sixty
wouned. Many houses were damaged,
one of the forts was destroyed. and two
guns were dismounted. Some OF the
steamers in port were domaged. The
Arcadia was not allowed to bring any
mail from Porto Rico. She brought a
report that on May IA fleet of Spanish
vessels arrived at Aquin bay, San Do
mingo. The fleet was composed Of one
battleship, three cruisers and four tor
pedo- boats or destroyers, also several
supply ships, probably colliers.
Among the passengers of the Quebec
steamship line steamer Pretoria, which
has arrived here from st. Thomas and
other West Indian ports was Captain
Jose Perez, formerly captain In the
Spanish army and now on his way to
Join the Cuban insurgents, with whom
he had already enlisted. Mr.. Delvalle,
the former vice Oniteu sotatcS SohSe''
was also a passenger. He said that the
people of ST. Thomas, were immensely
dissatisfied with the result of the bonn
bardment of San Juan. Other pasen-
gers were Louis and Edward Azcarate,
nephews of General Azcaraga, ex-min-
| lister of war under Canovas, but who,
nevertheless, are fugitives from Span
| ish domination, together with their
families. because Of their Cuban SYM
pathies.
Another gentleman said he was su'
| gar planter and American citizen. He
had left his wife, six children and con-
siderable property interests In Porto
| Rico. and therefore wished hi:
| name withheld for fear of harm to his
family and property This gentleman
said that all the people of Porto Rice
| were anxious for annexation to the
| United States since the Spanish domi
nation was one of terrible oppression
People were hung up and whipped Il
obtain confessions concerning putativ'
traitors. There are now 300 confne'
in prison on suspicion, among them sew
eral ladies. The whole island Is unde
| martial law.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23
THREE FIREMEN KILLED.
Toledo Blade Burned Out and Wall OF
Building Falls.

Toledo Blade Burned Out and Wall of
Building Falls.
Toledo. O., May 23.-F'ire broke out
in the coffee roasting department of the
Dow & Smell wholesale grocery, ad-
Joining the Toledo Blade building, and
Il was nearly four hours before the
flames were under control. Robinson
Iocke's celebrated collection Of pictures
was destroyed, and the Blade plant
was so damaged the paper Will have to
issue from the Commercial office for
a few days. The Blades loss will be
from s15O.000 to 100000. while Dow &
Smell will lose $250.O00. though both
properties are fairly well insured. 9th
er losses were light. The total VIII
probably reach 100000.
Two firemen were seriously hurt, one
being carried out of the burning build
ing suffocated. while another was
struck on the head by fragments or
falling plate glass from fifth-story
window. Shortly after midnight the
east wall of the burning Dow-Snell
building fell with a terrible crash. car
rying Assistant Chief Mayo and Fire
men Herman l.. Bishop, Kizer Trepin-
ski and - Wills with IL. Mayo es-
caped. but the three men are missing
and are supposed to be buried under
the debris. The men were among the
oldest in the department.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23
Machetes for Rough Riders.

San Antonio, Tex, May 2S.-It ap-
pears to be settled that the Rough Rid
ers will not leave here in much less
than a week. The regiment is already
thoroughly organized, but a week OF
steady drilling will be of the utmost
value to the men. The distribution or
carbines and six-shooters among the
rough riders has about been completed.
The machetes have been given out me
machete was chosen for the regiment
instead of the regular. cavalry saber.
not only because ii is more terrible
weapon, but because 1T can be USED
to great advantage by the troops In
slashing their way through the dense
thickets and underbrush in Cuba
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23

ing the next two weeks. Captain w.
X. Wright. assistant quartermaster. re-
ceived. notice that 100000 rations, In
addition to the first order had been
purchased and are now en- route. Pros
per, Lazard a. Co. have begun work on
an immense bakery In the park This
firm has contract TO supply the army
with 1900 loaves of bread daily. A
Chicago firm will begin constructing an
immense cold storage warehouse dur
ing the next few days. The chaplains
Of the various regiments have started a
fight against the liquor saloons scat.
tered all over the camp. They have q
strong backing and the saloons will
probably be abolished. The park army
now numbers nearly $4,000 men and
each day adds several thousand.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23
WILL GET THERE FIRST.
In the Race To Manila Our Ships VIII BE
Ahead.

Ahead.
Washington, May 23.-The navy de-
partment receives without alarm the
report that Spanish troops are being
loaded on the transports in the Medi-
terranean for Manila. A member of
the board of strategy said that If the
report should prove true it would be
good news for this country. as Admiral
Dewey could wait until the transports
reached the eastern end of the Suez
canal and then could meet them out
side the three-mile limit and dispose
of them without trouble.
There is no possible way in which the
soldiers could reach the Philippines In
safety unless the American squadron
should meet with disaster from some
unexpected source.
Before it is time for the Spanish re-
endorsements to appear anywhere near
the terminus of the canal the American
troops under Governor General Mer-
ritt will be in Manila.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23
THE VOLUNTEER ARMY.
Already 103. 900 Out of the 10000 Have
Been Mustered into Service.

Already 103 900 Out of the 5000 Have
Been Mustered into Service.
Washington, May 23.-One hundred
been mustered into the service Of the
United States, according to the reports
which have reached Adjutant General
Corbin, and by the end Of next week
the officials hope every one of the 125.-
900 called for will have taken the oath
and sworn allegiance to protect the
United States government In its war
with Spain. The mastering in OF the
regular army branch. with view to
increasing it to $4,000 men, the war
strength authorized by law, continues
satisfactorily in all directions though
reports Of the officers engaged in the
work are not yet at hand to indicate
the precise number of recruits which
have been secured.
Arrangements are making for the re-
cruiting Of the immune" regiments In
the gulf states. A circular prescribing
the mode of recruiting and the qualifi-
cations requisite for enlistment will be
prepared and circulated freely in the
south. Owing TO the great rush or bus
mess the probability is that week Will
elapse before anything final can be
done in this direction. Six colonies for
these volunteer immune regiments were
nominated by the president, and it
would not be surprising If some OF the
remaining colonels were given to coll
| ored men who have been pressed for
appointment.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23
GRIGsBY's COWBOYS.
The Regiment Rests for Few Hours In
Chicago.

Chicago, May 23-Colonel Grigsby' s
cowboy regiment arrived in Chicago
from Sioux Falls at O'Clock in the
morning. At California and Kedzie av-
enue, despite the earliness of the hour,
a large crowd of men, women and chill
dren had congregated hoping that the
train bearing the sturdy troopers from
the northwest would stop at that point
but they were doomed to disappoint-
ment. However the train slowed ur
and the crowd was able to exchange
compliments with the soldiers, VINO
leaning far out Of the windows, cheereo
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23
smo,e,ess powder for the Fleet.

washington, May 23.-The ordnance
department reports a stock of smoke
less powder on hand. Secretary Long
has ordered that 1t be sent to the squad
ron at Key West. it will be given TO
the ships with the heavy guns that are
70 take part in the bombardment of
Havana. It is said that smokeless pow
der will be of great advantage In the
reduction of the fortifications at san
Juan. 1t was shown that the heavy
clouds of smoke impaired the efficiency
of the gunners in the recent assault.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23
M More Permits to Pass Blockade.

washington, May 2S.-The navy de-
nartment will grant no permits to ves-
sells of any nation to pass the blockade
and enter Havana. This action Is de-
cided at the urgent request Of the naval
officers in command at Key West and
ON the blockade. They have been OPP
nosed to the apparently foolish policy
of the Washington end for some time
and now when movements or the Ut
most Importance are evidently on the
tapis. have united in formal protest
against allowing information to be car
ried through to Havana right under
their guns.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23
AT cHICKAMAUGA PARK.
Regiments There Have Settled Down to
Hard Work.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 2S.-All the
regiments in camp at Chickamauga
have settled down to hard work and
are undergoing practical training In the
art of war. The businesslike methods
being pursued by General Brooke will
make the army available for active
service much earlier than many army
officers believed possible.
Supplies of every description continue
to pour in. Carload after carload OF
provisions arrives and vast amount
of clothing and supplies Is also being
received. The indications now are that
the entire army will be equipped dur
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23
Perfect tranquility in Spain.

Madrid, May 2S.-It is announced
here that perfect tranquility prevails
throughout Spain. in spite of the war.
the fact that famine is imminent, and
that Spanish trade is ruined. An ofncial
dispatch from Havana says several
American warships have arrived In
front of the bay. 1t is added that the
vessels remain distant from the port.
Another dispatch from Havana says
two American ships again shelied
Guantanamo without doing any dam
age.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23
Elnr Fnmine Threatened.

Chicago, May 23.-The sum of $1,O00,-
600 was paid for war flags in Chicago
Dewey week" That assertion was
made by Louis Helwig, the Madison
street flag merchant. and he also said
that during the interval known to flag
men as Dewey week" commencing the
Monday the Manila victory was report
ed flag goods went up 600 per cent.
Now a flag famine is threatened. Prac-
tically the bunting stock is threatened,
so the dealers say, and If the Decora-
ton day demand is anything like. what
1t is expected to be, then only by work
ing full time day and night can the
manufacturers supply enough flags.
even at an advance of 100 per cent In
the cost.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23
Greek. Want to Help Us.

The American legation at Constahti-
nople has received more than s,ooo OF
fers of volunteers for the American ma
w, chiefly of Greeks, some OF wnom
declare themselves ready to pay their
fare to the United States in grateiui
remembrance of Americas aid IN the
Creek war of independence.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23

Madrid, May 2s.-Admiral Camara.
after having had several conferences
With the minister Of marine, Captain
Aunon. has returned to Cadiz. The
feet commanded by the Admiral VIII.
q Is said, sail under sealed orders.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23
w.r,,ue Talk at Manila.

London, May 23.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of The Mail telegraphs: GOV
ernor General Augusti has reaffirmed
that he will distribute every rifle and
cartridge he possesses and defend Man
,la to the last"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23

Washington, May 23.-There Is an
abundance of circumstantial evidence
In and about the navy department tend
ing to warrant the conviction that Rear
Admiral Sampson is not far from San
tiago de Cuba. Secretary Long was in
q most optimistic frame of mind, which
could hardly be the case IL the strategy
board had made the blunder of ordering
Sampson to Key West when he should
be in the vicinity of the Windward pas
cage for the purpose of intercepting the
spaniards should they attempt to get
through on their way to our unpro-
tected sea coast.
Scouts Guarding Passages.
1t is beyond dispute that scouts con-
nected with the American navy are
guarding the Mona and Virgin pas
sages the first between Sartc Domingo
and Porto Rico, and the second sepa-
rating St Thomas from the latter ISL
and. Captain Sigsbee, commanding the
st. Paul, has delivered coal and ammu-
milton to Sampson in the Windward
| passage He is now at st. Thomas. The
! Oregon, the Marietta and the Buffalo
! have joined Sampson. The Buffalo has
! been sent to Key West for repairs to
one of her guns. Two or three vessels
have been detached from Sampson S
squadron to reinforce Schley. This is
| believed TO be responsible for the report
| that Sampson had been at Key West.
No junction with Flying Squadron.
] There is not the slightest foundation
for the conjectures that junction with
the flying squadron has been effected
1t is the belief of the naval experts that
Sampson knows where the Spaniards
| are and that the information was
| brought to him by one of his scouts
II is considered likely that Schley is In
the neighborhood of Havana, where he
will remain. and 1t is equally probable
that Sampson is endeavoring to engage
| the Cape Verde fleet. No fear is en-
tertained in official circles that Samp'
son will fail to do this If the enemy''
ships are still at Santiago.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23

CITY OF Pekin EXpects 10 Ue' """y ""
Tuesday.
San Francisco. May 2s.-It has been
announced at the quarters of the First
infantry at the Presidio that the regi-
ment is scheduled 20 break camp Sun
dav afternoon or evening and make Its
quarters on board the City Of Pekin'
The plan is to have the troops leave on
the Pekin some time Tuesday. The in
terval between tn arrival of the volun-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23
The Dead and Injured
Orders from Secretary Aiger.

Washington, May 23.-Upon receiving
news Of the disaster, resulting in the
death and injury to number of the
Missouri soldiers near Chattanooga,
Secretary Alger sent the following tele-
gram to Major General Brooke, COM
manding at Chickamauga:
"The Associated Press reports disas-
ter to the First Missouri volunteers
near your camp. reporting death OF
three men and injury Of several others
The secretary Of war directs that every
care be taken of the wounded and thai
the dead be buried with all the honors
of war and immediate steps taken to
prosecute the railroad responsible for
this disa ster'
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-23
NOSEAFIGHT YET
Sampson Has Not Run into
the Spaniards.
POSITION OF HIS SQUADRON.
Belief That the Admiral Is Not Far
from Santiago de
Cuba.

Probable Basis for the Report That Samp-
son Had Been To Key West-More De-
tails of the Bobardment of San Juan,
Porto Rico-spaniards Jubilant over the
Return of the Auxiliary Cruiser Mont
serrat-More warships at Havana.
Madrid May 23.-An official dispatch
from Havana says that several Ameri-
can warships have arrived in front of
the bay 1t is added that the vessels
remain distant from the port. Anoth-
er report from Havana declares that
two American ships again shelled
Guantanamo without doing any dam
age.