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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-06-30
PHILIPPINE FORCES
General Merritt VIII Have 1000 Men
Under His Command.

bhuer his command.
Washington, June 2s.-The under
standing at the war department is that
the total number of regulars and vol
unteers which will be dispatched to
Manila in command of Major General
Merritt will approximate 81, 900 men.
OF these, 10000 have already left San
francisco in three separate expeditions.
With the troops now at San Francisco.
and those on their way to that citv.
the remainder of the Eighth corps will
be made up.
The fourth expedition to the Philip
pines is scheduled to start somewhere
between the 9th and 10th of July, and
arrangements for it are making at San
Francisco and at Washington. The
fifth, and probably the last of the
series of expeditions, the officials now
hope to see launched on it's way before
the lst Of August, the expectation being
that some of the transports used In the
first expedition will have returned from
Manila before that time and will be-
ready to start again across the Pacific
with American troops aboard.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-06-30

possible from the fearful fire of the
Spanish troops, some of them stripped
to the waist, watched the base of the
hill and when any part of a spaniard
became visible, they fired. Never for
an instant did they falter.
Zone husky warrior of the Tenth cav
airy, with ragged woundin his thigh,
coolly lxnelt behind rock, loading and
firing, and when told by one of his
comrades that he was wounded, laugh
ed and said: "Oh, that's all right
that's been there for some time. "
In the meantime, away off to the
left, was heard the crack of the rifles
of Colonel Woods men and the regular.
deeper-toned volley firing Of the
Spanish. Over there the American
losses were the greatest.
Colonel Woods men. with an advance
guard well out in front, and two
Cuban guides before them. but ap-
parently no flankers, went squarely
into the trap set for them by the
uih Ohly ti1G uIl1dll6IlDR
courage of the men in the face of a
fire that would even make veteran
quail, prevented what might easily
have been disaster. As II was. troop
L, the advance guard, Under the un-
fortunate Capron, was all surrounded,
and but for the reinforcements hur-
ridly sent forward, every man would
probably have been killed or wounded.
There must have been nearly 500
Spaniards in front and to the sides OF
u.s." said Lieutenant Roosevelt when
discussing the fight. They held the
ridges with rifle pits and machine guns
and had body of men in ambush in
the thick jungle at the sides of the
road over which we were advancing.
Our advance forward struk the men In
ambush and drove them out, but they
lost Captain Gapron, Lieutenant
Thomas and about 10 men killed OF
wouned.
The Spanish firing was aceurat, sc
accurate, indeed, that it surprised me
and their firing was fearfully heavy.
l want to say word for our owr
men, continued Lieutenant Roosevelt
every officer and man did his dut,
up to the handle. Not man flinehed
From another officer who took ,
prominent part in the fighting, NOR,
details were obtained.
When the firing began, Lieutenant
Colonel Roosevelt took the right wing
with troops G and X, under CaptainI
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-06-30
REUNION OF MISSIONARIES
To the Pacific Islands at Ualder's Park or
July 4.

Salt Lake City, June 29.-The gen
eral committee who have In charge the
annual reunions of the Polyneslon Mis-
4 sions have made arrangements for the
gathering this year at Calder's Park,
and the date selected is Thursday,
July 7.
The object of these reunions is TO
cultivate fraternal feeling amongst
all elders and others who have visited
/ the Sandwich Islands, Samoa, Tahiti,
Tonga, New Zealand, Tasmania or
Australia, and to offer an opportunity
for renewing acquaintanceships formed
in foreign lands and upon the islands
of the sea; also to present to the people
who assemble some of the peculiar
i characteristics and customs of the ma
/ tive races.
An interesting program will be rem
dered, and it is anticipated that native
Hawaiians, samoans, Maoris and Ia
hltians will take part in the exercises,
and their peculiar songs and dances
& Will De d treat 10 hil.
Elders who have ever labored In
] Polynesia, or in any of the above
named colonies, also their families and
friends, are cordially invited to attend
Committees on reception will be in at
tendance at the park to welcome WIS.,
itors. Calder's Park possesses unsur-
passed advantages for such gather
ing, and there will undoubtedly be a
large attendance.
Half-fare rates are given on all rail-
roads on account of the Mining Con-
gress to be held in Salt Lake City, July
6, and persons desiring to attend the
Reunion should take advantage of these
special prices. Railroad tickets can be
bought at all stations on July 5, and
7, good to return till July II.
Any of the general committee will
be pleased to give further information
The committee in charge consist o,
John 7. Caine, chairman; B. Goddard
Matthew Noall, Frank Cutler, james
S. Brown, Joseph S. Dean, Heber s
Cutler and VIM. o. Lee. The address
of the Secretary is ], IL. Dean, 7o1 n
Second West ST., Salt Lake City.
The Elders greet and invite thei
friends in the Polynesian tongues a
follows;
Tahitians-A haere mai to tato
amuiraa mai te avae oioi oaoa tato
paatoa.
Hawaiians-E hele mai oukou | kt
l<alSou hui rloha.
Maories Haere mai koutou ki b
tatou hu' aroha
sampNns-Ia II mi outou una
Tongans-A ell moe tau m
hoo ualakilIki
Come all to ur aappy Reunion
Gslder's parh, 1ul 7, lsgs.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-06-30
Utah Cavalry Won't SAN.

San Francisco, June est now see ms
tho delay in the Utah cavalry's sailing
for Manila will be indefinite, for the
reason that the proximity of the Span
ish flotilla will make a voyage perilous
Captain Caine said as much at meet.
ing of the men and non-commissioned
officers. He stated that troops leaving
today run chances aud that weeh
hence IL would be almost suicidal The
cavalry furnished mounts and noun ted
orderlies for the officers OF the Mime
sofa and Wyoming forces who went
aboard ship
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-06-30

MORRO MUST FALL.
Harbor Defenses May be Reduced so That
sampson Can Engage In the Battle.

Harbor Defenses May be Reduced SO That
sampson Can Engage In the Battle.
Santiago, June 27.-The troops of
the United States and Spain are almost
face to face, less than four miles
apart.
The picket lines at certain points
are within hailing distance of the en-
emy. 1t seems certain that the battle
of Santiago must come within the
week. The troops are all ashore and
manenvering for favored positions,
storming and holding them when nee
essary, with supplies sufficient to last
several days.
General Shafter, when asked how
the campaign is progressing, said:
Il am well satisfied with the pro-
gress that is being made. The disem-
barkation was slow, but considering
the limited facilities and the exposed
nature of the landing places, the men
have done we'll | only await the
landing of sufficient supplies to meet
all emergencies to begin the movement
on Santiago. | am unable to say
when it will take place. | am much
pleased at the gallant conduct of the
men in the action at Sovilla and with
their cool and veteran work. The vic
tory was complete.
While the army is advancing toward
Santiago, it is surmized in well In
formed circles that MORO castle will
be the first point attacked. 1t will be
stormed from the rear after the ships
have bombarded it into a spirit of hu-
mility. With this as base, the other
defenses of the harbor entrance will
be captured or destroyed, one by one,
until Sampson can with safety enter
the harbor and annihilate Cervera,
whose powerful guns are to be feared
above anything in attacking Santiago,
because they can maintain disastrous
fire and keep beyond the range of any
of Skaters field pieces.
The general opinion among naval
experts is that Santiago town will be
burned by the spaniards before they
surrender; that Admiral Cervera will
destroy his ships and that he will then
submit to the enemy. If this supposi-
ton is correct, the whole work should
be accomplished in a week.
1t is hardly likely that the army car
effect its purpose without considerable
loss, although its superiority in mum
bers, ealiber aud generalship insures
an ultimate sweeping victory.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-06-30
HAVANA TERRIFIED.
Pangs of Hunger Added to FeaR are
Leading to Revolt.

Pangs of Hunger Added to Fear are
Leading to Revolt.
Key West, Fla, June es.-The most
authentic and reliable news yet OBJ
tanned of the true condition OF affairs
in Havana is furnished in report by
British subject who recently left
Havana on the British cruiser Talbot.
He says a reign OF terror exists at the
Cuban capital. Captain General Blance
has issued a proclamation announcing
that any one daring to express an un-
favorable opinion of or suspected of
being dissatisfied with the present
policy of the government, will be sum
marily shot without trial or inyesti-
cation. This proclamation, it appears
caused dissatisfaction among the
members of the Orden Publieo, or police
force, who threatened to revolt II full
rations were not given them. It IA
expected that, as the Orden Publiee is
numerous body, trouble will result.
Famin e is imminent, and the stories
of stores having come via Batamane
are reported to be untrue. The infsrm-
ant thinks Havana cannot possibly
hold out six weeks longer.
The city ispanic stricken, its inhabit-
ants are expecting every moment to be
bombarded by the American feet, as
they realize that Captain General
Blanco's attitude releases the United
States from the obligation of giving
the customary bombardment notice
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-06-30
CAMARA ORDERED FORWARD
Instructed to Leave Port Said For the
Philippines.

Instructed to Leave Port Said For the
Philippines.
London, June ga special dispatch
from Madrid says the minister Of ma
rine, Senior Annon, has made state.
ment to the effect that Admiral Ca.
mara's squadron will leave Port Said
Immediately for the Philippine is
lands. He is also credited with say.
ing that he believes the squadron is
powerful enough to defeat the ships
under Admiral Dewey.
Port Said. June 2s.-UPon the appli-
cation of the United States consul here,
orders have been issued forbidding the
coaling at this port of Admiral Ca
mara's feet until further orders.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-06-30
Plans of the PresIdent.

Washington, June 27.-Some annoy.
anee has been caused President Nc
Kinley by statements concerning his
plans for the summer. Secretary Por-
ter announced last night that the
president had made no plans yet for
the summer, and that as long as the
situate a in Cuba continues critical,
he would remain in Washington. and
in all probability viii take no vacation
during the summer. Despite the tire
meudous strain which he Is undergoing,
the president is N excellent health.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-06-30
IT'S NOT A BL UFF.
Government Determined to Send a Squad.
ron to Spain.

Washington, June 29.-The impress
sion which seems to prevail In some
quarters that the sending of the fleet
to Spain is intended solely to prevent
Admiral Camara from going to the
Philippines is erroneous. There is no
question that this movement has been
under consideration for some time, and
it is the fixed intention of the govern
ment to send the vessels to Spain home
waters, whether Camara's fleet pro-
ceeds to the Philippines or not.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-06-30
OMAHA EXPOSITION.
Special Days During the Month of July at
the Exposition.


the Exposition.
Omaha, June 3o.-The special days
at the exposition for the coming month
are as follows:
July Texas melon and grape day.
July christian Endeavor day.
July 4-Independence day.
July Z, and 9-Louisana days.
July Massachusetts day.
July 12-Tennessee Press association
day.
July 14-Ida county and Ida Grove
qowa) day.
July 15-Des Moines day.
July 2o-Minnesota day.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10
Mr.. McDonald's Troubles Over Offices.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-Represent-
ative Mcdonald finds it very difficult
to select postmasters in his district.
He has not yet recommended Mr..
Davis for the Frostburg office, owing
to the opposition of some of th> Allie
gany county republicans, although
be expects to do SO. He is also ready
to make "a recommendation for the
office at Homecoming, which is about
to become vacant, but is again con-
fronted by local fight which may
delay matters. State Senator Dick,
who lives at Homecoming, has indorsed
a Mr.. Robertson for the position,
while Mr.. Pearre is exerting his infiu-
ence in favor of a Mr.. McFarlane,
both well-known citizens of Lonacon-
ing. 1t is probable that Representa-
tive Mcdonald will support Mr..
Robertson.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10

The semi-monthly meeting of the
rphans' Court for this county con-
0 ned in the court house on Tuesday
vethis week with full bench present
of d the following business was trans
acted:
First and final account of J. w. and
s. P. Baker, executors of Salome Gus
ter, was ratified.
Eighth and final account of w. A.
Michael, guardian of Lille NJ Mi
chael, was ratified.
Second and final account of Mrs f.
P. Rus sell, guardian of BERTHE Malette,
was ratified.
Second account of Sarah F. Davis,
guardian of Edward Davis, was rati-
fed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10
Good RoAsas Legislation.

Good Roass Legislation.
AT a representative meeting offtf3e
citizens of Howard county heidi mt
Elliott City ON january 25th, in the
interest of good roads, committee
OF thirty-one was appointed to CON
slider what can be done to secure
State aid in the Improvement of the
public highways throughout the
State. AT a. later meeting this COM
mittee issued.ths. following circular:
This committee, appointed to CON
slider what legislation is necessary,
and how to, accomplish it, for the
building of gooAroads in Howard and
other counties of the State, decides
that State aid Is absolutely required
to cheaplX bnAd the roads Of the
counties, and Tor this reason the mat
ter is not one nvolving the interest
of one county alone, but the entire
State.
We deem lit best to obtain ar ex-
preston of opinion from the whole
people of DUP State, and to this end
we extend an Snvitation, and urgently
call upon the people of each county,
and Baltimore city, to hold meetings
in their several communities to name
five persons to be sent to a cOnxention
which will meet at Annapolis Febru-
airy Oath, 1898. This convention will
decide what State aid and legislation
is necessary to make good and per-
feet system of macadamized yoads for
Maryland, and will have drafted for
this purpose suitable bills and present
the same to our Legislature.
Maryland is behind many of her
sister States in this vital question of
good roads and it is time something
was done to bring her to the fore, and
TO this end we suggest that meeting
be held and a committee appointed
at Annapolis on the. Gath inst, as
stated in the circular above quoted.
Free Pills.
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sample box of DR.. Kings New Life
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troubles they have been proven in
valuable. They are guaranteed to be
perfectly free from every deleteriOus
substance and to be purely vegetable.
They do not weaken by their action,
but by giving tone to stomach and
bowels greatly invigOrate the system.
Regular size % cents per box. Sold
by A. &. Sturgiss, Druggist.
Senator Scott's State Fish Law.
Senator Scott Thursday introduced
what is known as a uniform fish law
for the State, the counties being so
grouped as to avoid complications.
1t provides that no person shall
catch any black bass, pickerel, wall
eyed pike or pike perch between
April list and July LIST, and only then
with rod and line, properly baited,
and, that no fish must be smaller than
10 inches under a penalty of IS for
each fish.
No person shall catch any brook
trout in Allegany, Garrett and Wash
ington counties between August 18th
and March 31st, inclusive, nor in any
county of the State between March
list and July list, and then with rod
and line, under penalty of S. for
each fish.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-10
Is. y -. X. Il. Timetable.

The following time table on the b, & O.
went into effect on Sunday, Nov. IA, 1897,
Trains now leave Oaklan as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
DID NOT COMPLAIN.

A statement was published in various
newspapers throughout the country yes
terday, that owing TO complaints OF
steamboat companies that a large fleet IN
the harbor at Hampton Roads would in
terfere seriously with navigation, the
Navy Department had ordered off the
proposed big gathering OF naval vessels
in Virginias great roadstead.
The reason assigned for the complaints
which it was said had been made was
absurd on its face. seeing that practically
the nayies Of the world could be accom-
1nodated IN the Roads and still navigation
would not be seriously interfered with.
Apart from that, however, we were sat
ished that there must be some mistake
about the matter, as we could not bring
ourselves 10 believe that the transporta-
ton companies whose boats ply the Roads
and adjacent waters would be so wanting
in public spirit and enterprise as TO enter
such n protest. even if the carrying out
Of the programme for a rendezvous would
Inconvenience them.
And In this view we were correct. The
Dispatch yesterday queried by telegraph
the head or responsible agent of each
transportation line interested TO know
81 his company had entered any such COM
plant as the one I'm question, and In
another column this morning we print the
replies Of these gentlemen. These replies
show not only that the lines have not
antagonized the rendezvous, but That
some of the agents are indignant at the
representation 10 the contrary.
Notwithstanding these denials. however,
there can be no doubt that the circua-
ton of the statement is calculated to
discrodit the reputation of Virginia for
enterprise and public spirit. The practical
question, therefore, is how shall we
neutralize this. The only way to attain
such a result is to bring a pressure upon
the Navy Department that Will cause II
10 rescind it's resembling order ana do us
Justice by giving us the display on a grand |
err scale than was at first contemplated /
Let the transportation companies own
ing boats running TO Norfolk ana Newport |
News, our railway companies, the rep |
rosentative business organizations on |
our several cities. and our Senators |
and Representatives in Congress combine
in the pressure. And the sooner TINS Is
done the better, for already Boston ana
other northern ports are bidding Tor the
rendezvous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
LADIES' LEATHER BELTS, HALF
pRICE
KAUFMAN & CO., Fourth and Broad.
A SHOOTING AFFAIR IN DICKINSON
Pridemore Fleming Perhaps Fatally
wounds james Wills.

DWALE, VA. August 23.-(Special)-At
gathering in the vicinity Of Ava. this
county, a day or two since, Pridemore
Fleming and James Willis became involved
in an alteration. which resulted in the
latter being perhaps fatally shot. They
FIRST engaged in a fsticuf, but Willis
wrenched a large bottle from the hands
Of one Of the bystandtrs and struck Flem-
ing a blow on the head with IL, where
upon Fleming drew pistol carrying a
4S-calibre ball and shot Wills. the bullet
taking effect In the left side near the ends
Of the lower ribs, and ranging towards
the backbone. DR. Phipps pronounces il a
dangerous wound Fleming surrendered
himself 10 the authorities. and will have
a preliminary hearing soon. There seems
10 be considerable excitement over the
affair.
Two Of Floyd Casebolts boys, aged
about 10 and Y years. were out playing
with a gun a day or two since. when the
elder one by accident discharged the
weapon. The ball struck the other and
Instantly killed him. 1t is said his body
was frightfully mangled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
SKATER BROKE PROMISES.
Castillo A1irms This i'm Speaking of
Garcia Difficulty.

NEW YORK. August 23.-Brigadier
General Joaquin Castillo, who accom-
panied General Shafter to Cuba as rep
representative OF the Cuban army anc
civil government has just returned tc
this city. He was at the Cuban junta
here to-day, and when asked as to the
friction existing between Americans and
Cubans at Santiago, he said that the
matter had been grossly exaggerated, and
that so far as the Cubans are concerned
they have the utmost faith in the Amer
lean Government. and are confident that
the pledges made in their behalf will be
carried out.
He said that General Skaters misun-
Outstanding with General Garcia was oc-
casioned by the fact that specified
promises hade been made to the latter
which General Shafter either would not
or could not carry out.
Before the American forces landed"
he continued, General Shafter and Ad-
miral Sampson met General Garcia at
Acerraderos. for a conference, at which
l was present. General Shafter there. OF
his own accord. promised Garcia that on
the surrender of the city it would be
turned over 10 him. So late as the day
before the surrender General Skater told
me that the Spanish prisoners would be
marched out of the city the Cubans
would be allowed to enter"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
The Boston Herald says:

"GVe Boston a chance to welcome the
warships. Let us see them while the scar!
of battle are fresh upon them and the
glory that they won for the nation is un.
dimmed by tipe. If the marks Of war are
not craven thick and deep in their mighty
sides. so much the better for IT was not
through any lack of exposure to the
enemy's fire that their exemption from
damage was due"
And again.
1.-THE warships have come back in tri-
umph and Boston wants to see them II
we cannot give them a river reach TO pa
rade on such as New York possesses, we
can promise them a demonstration of APP
preciative enthusiasm that even the great
metropolis cannot surpass in heartfelt
fervor."
Eloquent pleading. But we wonder 81
Boston interests had anything to do with
the report that the transportation compa-
MES owning boats running to Norfolk and
Newport News antagonized the proposed
naval gathering in Hampton Roads. Per-
haps not; but condolences are sometimes
very singular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-24
THE FOURTH DISTRICT.
The Republican Campnign-Peanuts
and Tobacco.

PETERSBURG, VA, August 23.-(Spe-
cial)-Indications point to a very lively
contest for the Republican nomination
for Congress in this district. Hon. r. r.
Thorp, who is seeking a denomination, Is
actively at work, and his friends are not
idle. Thomas l.. Jones. the colored can
didate, is engaged in canvassing the dis
trict, and laying foundations for the cleo
ton Of delegates. He is making some
thing of a race issue in the contest, claim
ing that as the negroes comprise the
large majority of the Republican party in
the district they are entitled TO the recog
milton Of having a representative OF their
race in Congress. He has organized, and
been endorsed by, cOlored campaign clubs
in this city and elsewhere, and is pro-
ceeding with this work. He addressed a
large assemblage of colored voters in this
city last night.
Reports from the various counties In
this section say that the tobacco crop
this season. is the largest and finest
known in many years. Cutting and
curing have been in progress for some
days. The area under cultivation has
been enlarged this year.
The reports from the peanut section
are not so favorable. The wet season
has caused the vines to grow luxuriantlv.
but it is said the nuts are not numerous
The authorities of Dinwiddie county
are after a negro brute, who is charged
with attempted criminal assault. The
fellow has probably saved his neck by
prompt flight from the county.