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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
THE SURRENDERED CITY.
PONCE: ITS LOCATION TRADE AND Gil
MATE.

The city of Ponce IL situated on plain about
two miles from the coast. fine road leads
from the city to its port where all the import
and export trade is transacted The custom
house. the office Of the captain Of the port and
the Offices OF the various consulates are located
here. Exports are chiefly confined to sugar. COZ
fee and molasses with some coffee and tobacco.
Vessels of twenty-five feet draught may enter
the harbor. which Ia wide. but does not extend
far to the north.
Ponce is believed to have been founded In
1000 but II was not until 1913 that 1t received
the title of villa. After that time 1t developed
rapidly, became a city in 1917. and now has a.
population Of $1,000. with jurisdiction over
$4,000 who live in the official district OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
CONSIDERING THE SICK.

COMMISSION TO VISIT THE CAMP HOSPITALS
SUBJECT OF WOMEN NURSES
Washington, July 2o.--It has been determined TO
send a commission to visit the hospitals OF the
various Army camps. with a view OF amelioratlng
the condition Of the sick surgeon OF the Army
ard Major Hopkins. OF the Adjutant-GeneraPs
office. wil!Acompose this commission, with perhaps
some other officer Of the Army Major Hopkins Is
Secretary Ayers military aid The Surgeon Gen.
erals Officer also Is considering the advisabllty OF
allowing number OF women nurses in the nos
pitals at the large camps. The Surseon-General
has been averse TO having women nurses i'll the
field but Il Is said that the large rendezvous camps
cannot be considered field service End the OBJ
lection TO women does not apply as II would In
active service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
SPANISH TROOPS POORLY EQUIPPED.

Paris, July GA correspondent OF the
'Temps" at San Juan de Porto Rico to-day
crticises the insufflcency and condition OF the
equipment of the Spanish troops In Porto Rico
He says that II lighting occurs II will amount
10 little. as the spaniards are in no condition
to resist the Americans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
FALL FROM NETWORK LIFE BUILDING.

Frederick Quevado. porter employed by the
New-York Life Insurance Company, was almost
instantly killed last evening by fall from
fourth-story window OF the company's building.
Quevado was engaged in lowering an awning on
the Elm-st front of the building. near the corner
OF Leonard-st.. when he lost his balance ana iell
hendlong TO the ground. ,.
The injured man lived for about twenty minutes
Ouevada was twenty-three years old, unmarried,
and lived with his parents at No s. Adeiphl-st''
Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
GRANTS PORTO RICO FORCE.
PECTED TO START TUESDAY FROM
NEWPORT NEWS

NEWPORT NEWS
Newport News Va. July % CspeciaD.-with
TIE arrival early tomorrow morning Of the
1GOth Regiment of Indiana Infantry. General
Grants expedition. so far as the troops are
concerned. will be completed and ready 70 go
aboard the transports as soon as the order Is
given. Just when thot order will be given can
only be surmised, although, as stated yesterday,
Tuesday is the day In view for embarkatiop
Whether or not the expedition will start at all
depends OF course. upon the developments Of
the next few days In the pending peace nego-
tations.
Not few army officers here. however are Of
the opinion that the First Division. First Army
Corps will be ordered TO Porto Rico TO do
patrol duty In the Governments interest until
portion of the Regular Army can be sent
there. even though peace lie restored 1t is
known that General Frederick D. Grant has no
apprehension about the possibility of his bril-
gade not going TO Porto Rico. and is making
all the preparations tina; can be made at this
time for the voyage.
The Sd Battalion Of the 10Th Regiment OF
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Lieutenant
Colonel Richards in command. arrived here at
/ o'clock this morning from Chickamauga and
went into camp with the LIST Kentucky. Colonel
Castleman. The Sd Regiment OF Kentucky In
fantry, under Colonel Smith. arrived to-day In
three sections. a battalion 10 each train. As
each battalion arrived the companies were
formed and marched across the tracks to the
camp. where tents were pitched temporarily.
MEN AND WAGONS THROWN OFF TRAIN.
The Sd Battalion had quito an exciting ex-
perience after leaving Clifton Forge last night.
Three wagons on one OF the nat cars were
thrown of. and two men, who were sleeping in
side. were painfully Injured. Both are privates.
The train stopped. and the men picked up
and placed in coach. suffering considerably
on the trip TO this city. The wagons were
slightly damaged. II was reported here this
morning that the 3D. Battalion train had been
wrecked and fifty men killed and many more
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
ITHACA TEACHERS INSTITUTE CLOsEL.

Ithaca y. Y. July 29-The Summer Teachers
Institute conducted In this city under the auspices
OF the State Department OF Public Instruction
closed It's three weeks session to-day. Forty
counties OF the State were represented by over two
hundred teachers The institute was conducted by
Professor Percy l. Bugbee and a corps OF fifteen
instructors. II is one OF four Institutes with tho
object OF raising the quality OF teaching In the
schools Of the State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
RECRUITS FOR THE NAVY.

Washington July 29.--Commander Hawley and
Chief Engineer Webster have made formal returns
to the Navy Department OF the number Of sailors
they enlisted during their special tour In the West
and South Just closed This statement shows that
&c men were enlisted at New-Orleans. CT at Calves
ton g. at Cleveland 1872 al Chicago on the first trip
md ~ on the second y men in Detroit. az
Saginaw 81 at Toledo; % at Cincinnati, 20 at Nil.
waullee. y at Port Huron 1i6 at Moline, % at
Quincy. 6 at Alton and 10 az 81. Paul
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30

under him made the landing and hoisted 'ne
nag, and he paid high tribute to the SENIOR
naval osicer. Captain Hisginson. for the earnest
...,s,.nce he had rendered OF the troops un-
.,-, command General Miles said simply
,bat they we're In good health and the pest OF
sn,r,ts with no casualties. In tto-days us
..,on.. u Ia Commander Davis that receives
the credit for his operations
The General commanding is evidently ieaV-
,ns 10 his division generals the fullest authority
and responsibility for the execution OF the vari-
ous features of the campaign which are as
signed TO them Independently. General Henry
was left In charge at Guanica, and occupied
Yauco with but three slightly wounded cap
tain and two priyntes in the 9th Massachusetts.
AZ the port Of Ponce 1t was General Wilson,
with Ernst's brigade. 10 whom was given TIRE
duty OF taking the second city in Importance
Of the island.
In n day or two IT is thought that General
Miles will have General Schwan's troops from
Tampa safely ashore at Some port on the east
ern or northern shore OF the island. establish
ing n liberal government under the American
flag, just as has been so successfully accom-
plished on the south. and when General Brooke
with General Hains's brigade appears at Bare
ioneta or Mayaguez, next Tuesday or Wednes-
day, similar occupation under General Brooke's
sole Jurisdiction will certainly occur Under
these circumstances the eastern end OF the
island near the original point selected for land
ing at Fajardo. will fall to General Frederick
Grant and his brigade, and by that time 1t Is
probable the Navy will be fully prepared to
make things interesting to the entire Spanish
garrison Of the island which will then be hud-
died together in the city and fortresses Of San
Juan.
GENERAL M1LEs's PROCLAMATION.
The proclamation of General Miles to the
Porto Ricans is considered a model state paper
conforming closely to the Presidents policy and
calculated to convince those to whom 1t was
addressed OF the sincerity Of purpose which
marks the American invasion. That they will
eagerly embrace the opportunity afforded 70
them to renounce Spanish authority and sup
port the new order OF things admits of scarcely
a doubt, and, as the news Of the deliverance
from tyranny Of the inhabitants Of Ponce may
be expected to travel much more rapidly than
the advancing brigades of American troops,
gratifying welcome for the Stars and Stripes
is anticipated In every province up to the mo-
ment Of the demand for the surrender OF San
Juan is delivered to the Spanish Governor
General
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
PRESS CENSORSHIP RAISED.

The Commercial Cable Ccmpsny has made the
following announcements:
The restrictions heretofore imposed on news mes
sages from the United States are abolished except
Ing ONLY messages to Spain and her colonies.
Owing To heavy delay On Siberian land lines mes
sases for Japan routed via Northern" are onIy
accepted at serders risk The Eastern Is working
with normal DELAY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
MAIL STEAMERS AT SANTIAGO.

Santiago de Cuba, July % delayed in trans.
mission)-The steamer Philadelphia has ar
rived here. She is the first regular mail pas
senser and freight steamer to reach here since
the city surrendered She belongs to the Ward
Line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
A PAYMASTER GETS A sword.

Assistant Paymaster Thomas q. Connery. r. Y
s. N. was made the recipient OF fine sword on
Tuesday last by his former associates In the LIN
coin National Bank OF this city Ex-Postmas,or-
general Thomas L. James, who Is president OF the
9ank, made the presentation speech. to which Mir
Connery responded briefly 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
A HOSPITAL FOR MONTAUE POINT

Washington. July 29.-surgeon- General Stern.
berg has ordered an officer OF the Medical Corps
to go to Monauk Point. Long Island, to estab-
lish hospital there for the troops, which will
be sent from Santiago to the new camp. in ac-
oordance with the order OF Secretnrv Alaer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
WIRE COMMUNICATION WITH MILES

Washington July 28.-General Greedy has re-
ceived information from Colonel Allen OF his
corps that arrangements have been made to re-
open the telegraph Office at Ponce, which was
closed on Monday by the spaniards. Colonel
Allen left St Thomas last night with operators
and instruments and 1t is expected that by Sat
urday night General Miles will be In telegraphic
communication with the War Department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
THE coyCHO ORDERED TO NETWORK.

Washington July 2s-Orders have been issued
for the steamer Concho. which arrived at Hamp-
ton Roads yesterday. with number OF wounded
officers and privates from Santiago. 10 proceed
without delay TO New-York, where the wounded
will be transferred to hospitals for treatment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30

Colonel Hoffman Recommending tnat "'a'o
Socrs should be laid In each tent.
The Al iyew-York has contributed seVerai
typhoid cases to the hospital within the ' sss
few dayg. or course 1. Is not expected ina, .ne
layIpg OF board flooring In the tents VIII :,
The ravages of typhoid fever. a,thougn II mias
otherwise contribute to the comfort OF the HEEL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
PATROL SHIPS FOR BEHRING SCI.

Washington. July 2s.--Great Britain has informed
tho State Department that she has selected the
Amphion and the Icarus for patrol service in Behr-
Ing Sea the present season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
ADMIRAL WALKER's APPOINTMENT.

Washington, July 2a.-Admiral walker. retired
has been appointed q member OF the commission
to examine the plans for a bridge across the Nj
agara River at Grand Island The plans must be
approved by both the United States and Canadian
Governments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
RED CROSS NURSE FOR PHILIPPINES.

Denver July Ss.-The Soldiers Aid Society Of
colorado has decided to send DR.. Rose Kidd Beere
to the philippines as a special Red Cross nurse for
the Colorado soldiers Or Beere was formerly
Superintendent OF the Colorado State Home for De-
pendent Children - -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
CASHMERE BOUQUET
WORKS..

and three paymasters She will go from Newport
News to Santiago.
Major William Arthur. who Is recruiting men for
the hospital corps OF the ship Missouri has en-
listed twenty 1--WE OF the forty-hve men required
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
SECRETARY ALGER TO REVIEW TROOPS

washington. July 2s.-The entire Second ARMY
Corps will be reviewed by the Secretary Of War TO.
morrow II Is expected that the Camp Alser troons
tho last inspection. " ''0' o'e'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
APPOINTED CONSUL TO SMYRNA.

Washington July 99-The President to-day ap-
pointed Rufus w. Lane, OF Ohio. as Consul OF the
United States at Smyrna. Turkey
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30
HIGGINsoNs REPORT oT SURRENDER.
Washington. July 29.--The Navy Department
has posted the following bulletin:
ST. Thomas. July 20,
J. IS. g. Massachusetts,

Washington July 29.-The Navy Department
has posted the following bu'lehn:
ST. Thomas July 20,
So. u IS. 9. Massachusetts,
Ponce. PorteaRco. July 2S.
Commander Davis. with the Dixie. the An.
napplis- the Wasp and the Gloucester Ier.
Guanita on July 81 to blockade Ponce and
capture lighters Cor United States Army. City
or Ponce and Playa surrendered to Commands LEI
Davis upon demand at 1880 a. m July 70.
American iaS hoisted q m, 18th. Spanish
garrison evEel:hted. Provisional articles OF sur
render until occupation by Army; first garrison
10 be allowed to retire second. civil government
to remain In force; third. police and fire brigade
q be maintained without arms fourth. captain
of port not TO be made prisoner.
Arrived at Ponce from Guanica with the
Massachusetts and the Cincinnati General
Miles and General Wilson. and transport at
Gao A. M. 2Sth Commenced landing army In
captured sugar lighters. No resistance Troops
welcomed by inhabitants, great enthusiasm
Captured sixty lighters. twenty sailing vessels
ard 120 tons Of coal HlGGINSON'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-30


railroad
wreck in
which a hun
drcd people
are ki.le d ,
we are filed
with pity and
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-13
Texas Health Resort

AS a health resort, Ft. Davis (Marfal
on the line of the Southern Pacific
Sunset Route, is rapidly coming into
prominence. The climate is unexcelled
for those ailments where pure ard
wholesome air is prescribed.
In order to present an opportunity
to those wishing to visit this delightful
spot, the Sunset Route has announced
a rate of one and one-third fare for the
round trip, good to return until Oct.
3lst. Call on any local agent of the
Company, or Address l.. j. Parks, A.
G. P. &T. A., Sou. Pac.-Sunset Route
Houston, Texas. 1-l0t
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-13

The Legislature passed a law maxi
ing it a m%isdemeanor for any person
to 60 upon a plantation or farm to
discharge firearms, use loud Or pro-
fame language Or threats of violence
against any of the tenants or employ
ees thereon in a manner calculated
to alarm or freighten them, or threat
en- to do them any personal violence
or disturb them in their houses, or
order them to vacate, leave or cease
working upon said plantation or farm,
or cause them by violence or threats
to v~acate, leave Or cease working
upon said plantation or farm.-Ope-
lousas Courier.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-13

Commodore Schley realizes Mr..
Toodles' idea of an honest man.
When that gentlemen came home one
night ia a rather disordered condition
Mrs. Toodles remarked, "Why, where
in the world have you been!''
"Mishers Toodles,' said he, bring
ing his fist down on the table, "an
homes man is a man at don't give a
damn"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-13

A school boys definition Of eter-
nifty: "When u ships all come in !;
when the sea gives up her dead when
Father Time hangs up his scythe !;
when the heavens are rolled up lilse a
scroll when Gabriel blows the rams
horn /; when the solar system collap-
SEES; when we find the lost Charlie
Ross; and the man who struck Billy
Patterson; when Johnny gets his
gun when society becomespure, and
after the ball is over,-then will be
eternity
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-13

The New York Telegram submits
these Specifications of familiar names:
Lake. Michigan signifies in the ma
tive tongue "a weir for fish,"
Java is a native Malay word signi-
flying ''the land of nutnlegs.'
Asia comes from the S%anscrit
Ushas, signifying Gland Of The
dawn
Connecticut in the Indian TO m
was Qninntukut, meaning 'sthe eoun-
try Of the long river"
Egypt expresses the. Hebrew for
"the land Of opposition" abiding 70
the bondage Of the Israelites.
Africa traces lis origin to the Phn-
nieian after a black man, and the
Sanscrit as the earth a country.
Lake Erie is the lake of the stwild
cat" the name given to a fierce tribe
Of Indians extermina,ed by the Iro-
quois.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-13

Instead OF humanity being practic-
ed in this community towards the
poor dumb animal that renders so
much service, we believe that cruelty
is the order of things. Not only that
some poor animals are worked hard
under the stick, because their weak
condition would not feel q whip.
without being fed, which look more
Like skeletons than anything else.
Generally the poor animals do not re-
ceive the a i they should in this sec
ton, and If q society for the preyen-
ton OF cruelty was to be organized
here, they would have lots of work to
bring all those who are cruel to the
dumb animal before the courts for
their cruelty. Il is Of d daily. occur
ance to see starving animals in town
under the saddle or in harness. Ii
is a shame and q disgrace to the COM
munity, and we hope that before long
some charitable persons will look
after the good treatment of our do
nestle animals.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-13
French engineers are c~onstruc,in

French engineers are constructing
a peculiar bridge over the Seine at
Rouen. On each bank of the river
miniature Eiffel towers, It's feethigh
have been erected. From these heavy
steel cables will support a track bed,
which is to be suspended 160 feet
above the surface of the water. Nov
ing platforms on wheels are to be
III backward and forward over the
track bed on rails, and from them
will hang huge chains, to which will
be attached monster swinging ear
riages.-Boston Traveller.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-13

At 2 O'Clock Tuesday morning, the
large frame stable of LAWYER & Phil
lips, situated on North street. was
discovered to be on fire, and before
any assistance could be given the
building was entirely consumed. The
fire then communicated to the large
frame warehouse Of j. X. Sandoz &
Bro, consuming it and about three
fourths of its contents, consisting of
groceries, provisions, liquors, hard
ware, crockery, etc.
The horses and most of the buo-
gies belonging to LAWYER & Phillips
were saved. A horse and buggy be-
longing to Judge Albert Deiean and
a buggy belonging to Mr.. Raoul Lee
Bourgeois, however, were burned.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
some parties %attributing It to com
bustion caused by improperly cured
hay. The stable and contents were
uninsured. The Messrs. Sandoz had
only $500 insurance. Total esti-
mated loss ten to twelve thousand
80 ars.-Opelousas Courier.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-13

"Suppose," suggested the teacher,
ssthat you have a piece Of beefsteak
and cut it into halves, then cut the
halves into quarters, the quarters into
eighths and the eighths into six
teenths, into what could the six
teenths be cut?'' "Hash,' respond
ed Tommy, whose mother kept q
boarding house. And the class in
fractions was dismissed.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-13

The board of aldermen at a special
meeting held Thursday adopted an
ordinance requiring livery stable
owners to clean their stables and re-
move all filth therefrom at least twice
a week, or be subject to a fine of $25
This is a wise sanitary ordinance
Opelousas Clarion.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-13

An irrigation plant from deep wells
has been in operation on the David
Cow plantation for some days past
which it is claimed gives a flow OF n
500, 900 gallons per day. The plant
is equipped with a Walsh & Widner
boiler and a Worthington pump
Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-13

The discretion and forbearance OF
newspaper editors frequently save
many persons from startling exposure.
Ii the editor published half he hears
the community would be ripped open
from center to circumference. Editors
are the first to hear of gossip or scan
dial, indiscretions of men and women.
things unfit for publication, intrigues,
clandestine meetings, night buggy
rides, young girls gone astlay firta-
tions of married women. alnours of
married men. and in fact all neitilbor-
hood scandal. Editors generally
know OF all the naughty doings in a
community no matter how secret. If
one-half they hear was published,
divorce suits would follow in some
cases, ostracism in others. shofguns
AMI gore, l1nDrisonlaant, Iyuchi1g,
deso'ated holles, shame, Humiliation
and Misery. 1he editor l. aras much
OF Tue st'ams aud lHa}oortsy 81 life,
and a's-a wonder 1llal he believes III
anything % eartL OF in the hereafter.
People who abuse the editor the loud
est sometimes owe their standing in
society to his forbearance-Westlake
Herald.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-13
AGES OF ANIMALS.

According to some n~aturalists the
Of life Of animals is as follows:
The rabbit lives from 6 to Z years.
The squirrel from 7 to 8 years.
The fox from Ia to 81 years.
The cat from Is to II years.
The dog from IS to Is years.
The bear and wolf from Is to 20
years.
The rhinoceros from 20 to %
years.
The horse from p to 26 years.
The hen from rs to % years.
The porpoise from % to 30 years.
The camel and crow 10G years.
The eagle 100 years.
The elephant 400 years.
The whale 1000 years.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-13

Some Of the aldermen are discuss
ing the advisability Of passing a
dry stock ordinance, that is, only
permit milk cows to roam at large,
and a majority of the members seem
to favor the proposition.-opelousas
Clarion.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-13
TIVE Naulionsn Year.

When people buy, try, and buy again
the United States are now buying Cascar-
cts Candy Cathartic at the rate of two
million boxes u year and it will be three
million before New Years. 1t mean mer
rit proved, that Ca3carets are the most
delightful bowel regulator for everybody
the year Iound. All dRggists 10c, 25c,5ue,
q box, cure guara:teed.&
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-13

From tailors' bills, doctors pills,
sudden chills and other ills-deliver
us.
From want of gold, wives that
scold, maidens old and widows bold
deliver us.
From modest girls, with waving
curls and teeth ike pearls-well,
never mind.-Argus.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-13
NOTICE.
To HUNTERS.

The Vermilion Developing Coz
LINT. l.eretR notifies hunters not 10
hunt within their closures. Anyone
caught in the act of violating this
notice will be dealt with to the full
extent Of the law.
j. P. GUEYDAN,
l0-l-96-tf President.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-13

Tie Daily Item says J. A. Thorn
ton will sue coed DR.. Wise as collec-
tor Of customs al Morgan City. He
is a resident of Baldwin, a compara-
tive stranger to the people here
Review.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-13

There is a firm of wholesale grocers
in Johnstown, Pa, which ~rejoices in
the name of Love, Sunshine & Co.