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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-15
SANTIAGO, THEN
PORTO RICO.
Preparing to Hurry Troops
to the Latter Country.
PEACE PROPOSITIONS IN THE AIR.
Spain's Only Chance to Save the Cana
ries Is to Sue for Peace Before Com
mOdore Watson Sails.

WASHINGTON. July l2.-Orders are
being sent out to day from the de-
partment for troops and transports to
hurry to Tampa, preparatory to en-
barking to Porto Rico. Gen. Cor
bin said this morning that the
immune regiments would be or
dered to move to the front; "In
fact" he said, "almost immediate
ly." The officials look upon the sur
render of Santiago as a foregone
conclusion, and are eagerly prepar-
ing for the capture of Porto Rico.
There was a report in circulation
here yesterday and is going the
rounds again to-day that the War
Board has changed it's plans and
now contemplate the immediate in
vasion of the Havana Province. 1t
is stated on reliable authority that
with the fall of Santiago the force of
the army and navy will be directed
to Porto Rico.
Suggestions of peace fill the air
this morning, but it is impossible to
run any OF the reports to earth. Sec
rotary of State Day denies positive
ly that any peace Overtures have
been received by this government
through any source whatever. At
the same time, the administration
is undoubtedly expecting some sug-
gestion soOc. The members of the
Cabinet merely laugh at the sugges-
ton of settlement which Sits
through London and Berlin from
Spain. The statement of the Queen,
that she could not think of granting
more than Cuban independence, is
not even taken seriously. She UNI
doubleday believes that the powers
would insist upon any terms she Of
fers being accepted.
In official circles this morning, it
was said that Spain had only one
chance nOwnto save the Canaries,
that one being to sue for peace be-
fore Commodore Watson sailed
Once his fleet crosses the Atlantic,
1t will not return until the Canaries
are held as guarantee of the war
indemnity. The President is anxious
to avoid adding che Canaries prob
lem to the already difficult situation
to solve, but the above result is free
| ~ duIllGteu ouOuAu "oCoOh 0NOI
make the move.
The President and his Cabinet are
eagerly awaiting the news of the
surrender of Santiago. They believe
it to be but matter of few hours
AS soon as word is received, Gen
Miles will be ordered to leave il
Santiago whatever he thinks neces
sary to garrison the town and pro
tect its inhabitants, and to embark
with the remaining troops for Port,
Rico.
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Evaoution ,eneralIy Believed.

There is little question in the
minds of the American officers that
Gen. Toral's troops have evacuated
the city while the Spanish comman-
der has been parleying with Gen.
Shafter over terms of surrender.
This belief is strengthened by the re-
ports from Aguadores, which place
has been abandoned by the Span
iards Bands of Cuban soldiers re-
port that the enemy, before evacua-
ting the coast town, placed timbers
over their intrenchment to repre-
sent guns.
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Gen. Miles on the Scene.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE War
Department is advised OF the arrival
off Santiago to-day of the auxiliary
cruiser Yale with Gen. Miles and
his staff and a portion of Garretson's
brigade. -,
Gen, Miles had a conference with
Admiral Sampson and later con-
tered with Gen. Shafter by means
of the signal service telephone
wires.
1t is understood to have been
Gen. Miles purpose to proceed i'm
mediately to Gen. Skaters head
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quarters at Siboney and after dis
cussing with Shafter the latter's
plan of campaign to make a per-
sonal examination of the American
position. 1t is not to be understood
that Gen. Miles is to supersede Gen.
Shafter in command of the United
States forces before Santiago. Gen.
Shafter is operating there under
written instructions from the Secre-
tary of War, approved by the Pres.
ldent, and as long as he is able
physically to direct the troops he
will retain his command.
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AMERICAN CASUALTIES.

Gen. Shafter Reports the Number of
Killed and wounded at Santiago.
WASHINGTON, July 9.-The follow
ing has been received from General
Shafter:
Playa del Este, July 8, Camp,
General, Washington: Complete
report received to- day of loss on July
| and 2. :.
"Killed, % officers and POS enlisted
men.
"Wounded, 81 officers and 1903
men.
"Missing, 70 enlisted men.
The reports giving the names OF
the killed and wounded are being
rapidly prepared, and it is hoped tc
get them off tomorrow.
(Signed) "SHAFTER."
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probable Cause of Feeble Reply.

Gen. Shafter was at the front dur
ing the firing. AS the fighting pro-
crossed the American commander,
with Gems. Wheeler, Kent and Sum-
ner, was puzzled by the feeble reply
of the Spaniards. They had ex-
pected that the enemy would return
a hot fire, and failure TO do so seem
ed to confirm the growing belief of
the American officers that Gen
Toral had Withdrawn with the
greater part of his garrison.
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CITY OF MEXICO AND RICHMOND.
A War Story With a Lesson of the
the Civil War.

Lincoln was urged from the be-
ginning of the war to take Rich
mond, but, talking of taking Rich
mond and taking Richmond were
two different matters. Gen. Scott,
who was not retired until after
several futile attemps had been
made to take Richmond, was sum-
mOned before the President.
Gen. Scott" said Mr.. Lincoln,
will you explain why it is that you
were able to take the City of Mexico,
in three months, with 500 men,
and have been unable to take Rich
mOnd in six months with 100000
menu
Eyes, sir, 1 will, Mr.. President,
replied Gen. Scott. THE men who
took me into the City of Mexico are
the same men who are keeping me
out Of Richmond now
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-15
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.

Distressing kidney and bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
1t is great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. If you want quick
relief and cure this is the remedy. Sold
by A. B. Rains, druggist, Columbia,
Tenn. feb25 Nv.
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being tried which affect the estates Of
infants aud trust funds"


"That the Book Agents, Messrs Bar
bee II Smith, purposely Withheld from
the Senate and Senators the fact TO the
passage of the bill that the 30 per cent.
of it was pledged to Mr.. Stahlman, is
clearly shown by their own testimony,
which will be found in the printed pro
ceedings Of the committee, and, it will
be observed, both justify their conduct
on the ground that the Senate had no
right to know it was to be paid.
"If there was any mistake or omission
on the part of the Senate, il was in fail
ing to protect the benefciaries against
the book agents, Messrs. Barbee n
Smith, whose duty was to guard their
interests, and this would have been
done if information that properly be
longed to them had not been withheld.
The acts of these gentlemen can be
passed upon by the authority of the
great religious organization whose Off
GERS they are, and of which they are
members, and the responsibility of de-
termining what action is necessary to
preserve the honor and integrity of the
church rests with the governing author
tiles, whose duty it is to enforce aud
carry out its laws and principles.
ain conclusion, the committee deem it
polite to state that no Censure should
rest upon the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, for the acts of It's book
agents. The church has been injured
by the misconduct of its agents, but for
such misconduct it Is held entirely
blameless. The committee has not
thought proper to suggest to the Senate
any action concerning this matter, it
appearing to the committee that the
governing authorities of the church
must be allowed to take such measures
as they may think proper after it has
been fully acquainted with the facts
concerning the passage of the bill and
the final disposition of the money ap-
| prOpriated by it,
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JUDGE SAM HOLDING.
He Makes Well Directed speech to
Wayne COuntians.

He Makes a Well Directed speech TO
Wayne Countians.
The WaynesbOrO Tribune says:
"Hon. Sam Holding, Of Columbia,
the democratic nominee for circuit
Judge Of this judicial circuit, adj
dressed the people Of Wayne county
At the court house in this place GA
last Monday. In his address he re-
ferred to the patriotic feeling that Is
now abroad in the land uniting US
as one people against common foe,
and in well chosen words eulOglZed
the brave men of the past and pres
ent who have contributed so much
towards building up the greatest ma
ton of freedom the world has ever
known. In his speech he mentioned
his canvass for the nomination OF
circuit Judge and said he felt and
appreciated the honor that had been
conferred upon him by the party.
He urged upon the democracy the
Importance of presenting united
front to the opposing party, aud
admonished all to let the mistakes
of the past be forgotten. His ad-
dress was well received and his
visit to this place made him many
friends among those who bad never
had the pleasure of forming his &C
quaintance. Mr.. Holding received
the democratic nomination for cir
cult Judge at the judicial convention
in Pulaski, and comes before the
people with strong endorsement
of his legal ability from his home
bar-one of the foremost bars in the
state-and, though young nan, he
will no doubt wear the judicial robe
with credit and honor to the high
position to which the people will
elect him"
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Camara's torpedo boat destroyers
arrived at Messina, Italy where they
began coaling.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles set sail on
the Yale for Santiago.
Sampson cabled Washington that
he thinks the Cristobal Colon, Wis
caya and Maria Teresa can be saved
if wrecking appliances are hurried
to begin the work.
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is SAGASTA OUT?
Report That He and His Brother
Grandees Have Resigned.

hepOrt Inat he ana HIS BrOJher
Grandees Have Resigned.
LONDON, July 1.-THE Madrid
correspondent of the Times, tele-
graphing Monday, says: "Senor
Sagasta went to the Palace alone to-
day and rendered his resignation
and that of the Cabinet. 1t is said
that he advised the Queen Regent
to appoint a new Cabinet, largely
consisting of the military element,
which would not necessarily mean
the adoption of warlike policy,
but probably the reverse.
1t is generally expected that the
resignation will be accepted, but
the result may possibly be merely a
partial reconstruction of the Cab
met. The Ministers are now in
council, and Senior Sagasta has
doubtless comm uEicated to them an
account of his audience with the
Queen Regent"
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HEADS CUT OFF.
Spanish Prisoners Fare Badly in the
Hands of Cubans.


Hands of Cubans.
SAVANNAH, Ga, july l1.--Privates
Jas. E. Keller, F. G. Knehule, @. A.
Goodman, James Carroll and James
Brennan, wounded soldiers of the
Seventy first New York, left to-day
for New York on the steamer Kan
sas City. Private ]. D. Hacksteer,
Troop g, First United States Cavalry,
was with them. He was shot in the
neck at Siboney July l. He says
when the Spanish continued firing
on our wounded men aud the Red
Cross flags, our men did not hesitate
to turn over the Spanish prisoners
to the Cubans, who cut off their
heads. The practice still continues,
Hacksteer says, in spite of Gen.
Skaters denials.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-15
VIM. JENNINGS BRYAN.
His Regiment ordered to Join Gen.
Lees Corps.

WASHINGTON, July ll.-Wm. Jen-
nings Bryan's regiment of Nebraska
infantry to-day was ordered to join
Gen. Fitzhugh Lees corps at Jack
sonville.
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STEELvILLE, Mo-, a town of 900
inhabitants, was almost wiped out
by waterspout last Friday. Nearly
a score of persons were killed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-15
Sunday.

The auxiliary cruiser, st. Louis,
reached Portsmouth, n. H., with
fiftyfour Spanish officers and 638
Spanish seamen, captured after the |
destruction of Cervera's squadron.
Though the prisoners did not know
where they were being taken, the
voyage was without incident. Be-
fore sailing parole was offered all
the officers, and only one-a lieuten-
ant-refused it. He was placed in
confinement. The others were CIV
en- state-rooms, ate in the saloon and
practically had the freedom of the
ship. The enlisted men were quar-
tered in the Storage, and were CIV
en- the same food as the crew.
An Associated Press dispatch from
Madrid says that the hopelessness
of the war is finally recognized in
Spanish official circles, and that the
desire for peace predominates in the
Cabinet. No hope is entertained of
relieving Cuba and Porto Rico, and
the authorities are convinced that
the American fleet is coming to the
shores of Spain.
The Spanish commander at Santi-
ago persisted in his refusal to sur
render Internationally, and at few
minutes past o'clock in the after
noon fire was opened by the light
Splash batteries. The Spanish guns
were soon silenced There was very
little infantry firing, and the engage
ment does not appear to have been
more than sort of defiance on the
part of the Spanish commander.
Gen. Skaters report Of it states
that he expected by Monday to have
force enough to block all the roads
to the northwest.
In conversation with New York
Herald correspondent, Admiral
Cervera told his own story of his
desperate attempt to escape. When
he lett Santiago he knew he was 60
ing to certain destruction. Three
cablegrams from the Ministry OF
Marine had ordered him to sea
Then came the fourth-peremptory
in tone-as follows: mo matter
what the consequences, go to sea a.
once and fight the enemy"
Thanksgiving services, in accord
ance with the proclamation of Presi
dent Mckinley, were held in many
churches in the country.
THE second session of the Fifty
fifth Congress of the United State
slipped into the blissful realm o
memory last Friday. In the Hous
the closing scene was marked b.
two notable incidents. One was sen
sationally partisan, and well-nigh re
suited in a personal conflict between
several of the members; the othe
was notably patriotic and swep
away ali signs of the former. Ever
member in the House, throwin
aside all partisan feelings and bub
bling over with enthusiasm, CAV
cheer after cheer for the heroes @
our war; and while flags waved an
the galleries cheered, America,
1.-THE Star Spangled Banner" "Yan
kee Doodle" and "Dixie" were join
ed in by members from every sectio
of the country. The Senate, how
ever, died a natural death, its closin
scenes being ia a manner so simpl
as to be almost perfunctory.
STEELvILLE, Mo-, town of l,OC
inhabitants, was almost wiped on
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GREATNESS.
Gen. Toral Bequeaths to Gen. Shafter Sacked and
Deserted City,



on e sagasta Has
Propositions Probable
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-10
The Pulp Mill Case.
HOBART.

The court filed its opinion in the
clerks Office in Frederick. Saturday
granting the Piedmont Pulp and
Paper Company, of Luke, Allegany
county, a new trial. The company
was found guilty of polluting the
water of the Potomac river at Cum
berland, from which that city takes
her water supply, at the December
term of court. The trial lasted six
teen days, and the mileage and board
of the company's witnesses were over
$4,000 Motion for new trial was
argued before the full bench on Feb
ruary 23d.
The new trial was granted on the
grounds that George A. Pearre, in his
closing address to the jury, made an
unlawful attack upon Benjamin A.
Richmond, senior counsel for the de-
fense, and the introduction of news
papers into the jurors room, when
that body had retired to deliberate.
The case will be tried in the Cir
cult court in Frederick again unless
the case is stetted by the State. 1t is
said the entire trial cost over $15, 900.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-10

The ancient Greeks believed that
the Penates were the gods who attain
ed to the welfare and prosperity of
the family. They were worshiped as
household gods in every home. The
household god of to-day is DR.. Kings
New Discovery. For consumption,
coughs, colds and for every affection
of Throat, Chest and Lungs it is in
valuable. 1t has been tried for quar-
ter of century and is guaranteed to
cure or money refunded. No house
hold should be without this good an
gel. 1t is pleasant to take and safe
sure remedy for old and young. Free
trial bottles at A. G. Sturgiss' Drug
Store.
Regular size so cents and $1.00. 9
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-10

that it may be just as well as warships
"be paid for by Spain in the first in
stance and make valuable additions
to the United States navy later"
Sir George William des Voeux, who
was recently governor of Hong Kong,
suggested that Great Britain's fleet
should aid the United States in any
attack on the coast of this country
Such a course, he states, would firmly
weld England and America together
Diplomats in London say that Spain
has tried TO raise loan among her
wealthy citizens abroad, offering a
lien on public buildings as security.
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Died.

Observation-Disclosures morn
ing about ten o'clock Charles, aged
about fifteen years, eldest son of Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. Giessman, of Oakland.
The lad had been ill for several
weeks. His death was a great blow
to his parents and relatives. He was
a great favorite among his school
mates and his death following so
close upon the death of a younger son
of his bereaved parents falls doubly
hard upon them. His funeral took
place on Saturday, the interment be-
ing made in the Odd Fellows ceme-
terry in Oakland. The services were
conducted by the German Lutheran
minister of Accident.
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{ NUMBER |.

grapple with works that we shall not
see; whose eyes are to behold the
growing wonders and duties of a new
century, whose minds are to be the
inheritors of the wisdom of all ages.
whose shoulders are to be clothed
with majesty, dominion and might
undreamed of,-what are they to us!
Everything that is worth esteeming.
The gentle spirit of a mother. pur-
posely held in gentleness and in
restraint, enters into and aids the
child to a good and wholesome career.
The self-conquest and self-denial of a
father is vantage point for the child
that is yet to be. These are rights
that are rights indeed and they out
weigh all other rights even as the
whole outweighs the part;for all other
rights are involved in paying heed to
the race that is vet to be.
Although the golden ag e is DER,
AS legend lore relates,
And angels dwell with men no more
And closed are heavens gates:
Yet music, flowers and children show
Some light on earth's dark way
And still reflect an after glow,
That bodies brighter day.
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Resolutions of Respect.

WHEREAS, In view of the loss we
have sustained by the demise of our
friend and brother Norman Booda,
and of the still heavier loss sustained
by those who were nearest and dear
est to him, be it ReS0loed, That it is
but a just tribute to the memory of
the departed to say that in regretting
his removal from our midst we mourn
for one who was in every way worthy
of our respect and regard.
ResolUed, That we sincerely con-
dole with the family of the deceased
on the dispensation with which it
was pleased Divine Providence to
affiict them and commend them for
consolation to Him who orders all
things for the best and whose chas-
tisements are meant in mercy.
ReSolDed, That this heartfelt testi-
monial of our sympathy and sorrow
be forwarded to the parents of our
departed friend and brother by the
secretary of Epworth League Chap
ter 1916.
w. S. PEW,
M. A. BROWNING,
NELLA KITZMILLER,
Committee.
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Mr.. George w. Bolton, of Centre
vile, Md, says: II have recently
used in my family, for adults and
children, both Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. They
are certainly most valuable rene
dies and no household is complete
without them. | have found the
cough syrup specially useful in Group
and the diarrhoea remedy acts like
a charm in all disorders of the
bowels" For sale by Oakland Phar-
macy, Oakland. DR.. J. W. Laughlin
Deer Park.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-10

March made disappearance with the
sunshine, which resulted in taking
away the snow to some extent. leav-
ing in its stead plenty of mud.
The teachers institute held here the
25th and Goth of February was quite a
success.
Our schools are progressing nicely
with Miss Percy Brady as teacher of
the Pea Ridge school and Mr.. Oscar
Robson teacher of the Coleman
school.
Nelson Lancaster left Monday for
Dawson, Allegany county, where he
will engage in the prop business.
Mr.. Walter Grow and Mrs. Minnie
Michael, OF this place were married in
Frostburg Feb. 10Th. On their re-
turn home they were conveyed to the
commOdious farm house of Mr.. Isaac
Crow where a number of friends greet
ed them with best wishes. After the
greeting they retired to the dining
room where a good supper awaited
them.
g. b. Coleman, travelling salesman
for the Victor Remedy Co., of Freder-
ick, Md, contemplates taking a trip
through the upper end of the county
in the near future.
Mr.. Elijah Gould, of Lonaconing, is
spending the winter at this place. We
are glad to see you, 'Lige.
The shingle mill in the Blue Lick
valley has resumed work again.
Messrs. Edward Wiley & Bro. gave
an entertainment at this place with
their gramophone last Wednesday
evening.
Enoch Robson paid Mr.. Olive Will
helm pleasant visit not long since.
Mr.. Joseph Goodwin is busy hauling
props to the Maryland Coal Co., near
Homecoming. SCOUT.