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The age-herald., 1898-08-21
MANY OTHERS WERE INJURED
Believed That Several Bodies Eill Be
 Found in the Ruins.
GUESTS AROUSED BY THE HEAT
Only to Find the Burning Building Fall ing in Around The m W ith Ali Egress Shut Off-Several Bremen
 Were Overcome.

Hot Springs, Ark, Aug. 20.-A fire which burned to death three people and resulted in the loss of two hotels, livery stable and several private residences, started in the National hotel at 3 o'clock this morn ing
 The identified dead are:
 Abe Matthews, Greenville, Miss.
 w. H. Wills, Randolph, Ark.
 MT. Hughes, Tulsa, I. T.
 Among the most seriously burned are Mrs. Eula Jeffreys, visitor from the Indian Territory, and Patrolman Wiley, of the local police department.
 A dozen or more were more or less in jured, and it is believed by some of the guests and employees of the hotel that more lives were lost and that when search is made in the ruins several bodies will be found.
 The property destroyed was the National hotel, three-story structure and two cottages immediately adjoining; the Ken lucky livery stable and the Windsor hotel. The fire originated in the National hotel and before it was discovered one entire side and the top of the building was in flames and the roof ready to collapse. The guests were aroused by the intense heat to find the building falling in upon them, and the stairway leading to the first floor, which was their only means of escape from the second and third stories, burning fiercely.
 The sleeping apartments were confined exclusively to the upper floors, and the guests found themselves hemmed in in veritable death trap, with no hope of es- cape except by jumping from the win dows MT. Hughes jumped from the third story to the sidewalk and died in a few minutes. Mir. Matthews attempted to reach the first floor by the stairway, but was so badly burned that he died this morning at o'clock after suffering great agony. The charred remains of Mr. Wills were found in the smoking debris. The body could not be identified, but it is said that an examination of the hotel register that guest of that name is the only per- son not accosptted for in the place. The. shrieks of fright coming from the Imprisoned guests pierced the hearts of those who were aroused by the alarm. It was impossible to rescue any of the in- prfsoned persons. Those who escaped jumped from the windows in their night clothes, barely getting out with their lives, and one or two of these are severely in- 3ured and one is expected to die.
 statement from a man who escaped from the building confirms the belief that other lives were lost He said that there were two men, strangers to him, occupy ing the room he was in and he believes they were burned to death.
 The furniture of the Windsor hotel was all destroyed, but so far as known no lives were lost there. Several firemen were overcome by heat during the progress of the fire The total insurance is about $15,- OOo0.
The age-herald., 1898-08-21
BOOM IN REAL ESTATE.
Residence Lots Being Bought on the South Highlands

w. B. Leedy Co.,, the progressive real estate agents, are doing quite a thriving business in residence lots.
 During the past few days two we'll situ- ated residence lots on the South Highlands have been sold through this firm. One to pr. B. l.. Wyman on Highland avenue.
 The other located on Highland avenue was purchased by E. W. Barrett. Resi- dences will be built on both lotA
 Messrs. Leedy & Co. say that 6 marked improvement has been noted in real estate during the past few weeks
The age-herald., 1898-08-21
Squadron of Cavniry

Washington, Aug. 2O.-Major-General Lawton, in command of the military de- pertinent of Santiago, has notified the de- pertinent that number of troops under his command, including the Fifth infantry and Tkenty-fourth Kansas volunteers, will be sufficient for the maintenance of peace and good order in that provindce. In case it is decided to send him endorsements, how ever. he suggests that it be squadron of cavalry
The age-herald., 1898-08-21
Challenge for Swimming Contest

Boston, Aug. 2O.-George Landenburg. champion swimmer, who is in this city, to- day issued a challenge to swim Sydney Cavill. the Australian. for a purse of $500 or s1,01o, the race to take place either on the eastern or western coasts. The races are to be best three In nve at distances of 220 yards, 1000 yards, one and two miles.
The age-herald., 1898-08-21
Xxi d About Hogs

valdosta, Ga.. Aug. 2O.-D. B. Goodwin was shot and killed by Eddie Smith today at the formers home one mile from Ha- hira, in this county. The killing was the result of a quarrel about hogs. Goodwin s child died a short time before he was kill ed and Its corpse was lying in the house when the father received the death war rant. Godwin's wife is very i'll. Both men were prominent citizens.
The age-herald., 1898-08-21
WILL 60 TO CUBA
 ABOUT OCTOBER

Jacksonville. Fla, Aug. 20.-General Fitz Lee returned today from Washington and stated that the Seventh corps would go to Havana about Oct, l. General Lee further stated that it was probable that if there should be any regiments in the corps that did not care to go to Cuba they would be transported to the point of mastering in and then mustered out.
The age-herald., 1898-08-21
"A Fastideous Man

always sees that his, fancy vests and suits are well laundered, white and immaculate. We are catering Just now to the summer man in laundering everything that is nee essary to his hot weather apparel NegH- gee shirts, duck, pique and crash suits, fancy vests and white linen collars, shirts and cuffs. Ladies' shirt waists. dickies, duck and pique dresses we launder just like new. Av0NDALE STEAM LAUNDRY, (old Reliable
 i Phone 1004. 10S North 10th Street. .
The age-herald., 1898-08-21
sao.oo in Gold on September 1s

JAppreciating the increasing sales of my famous J. Martin Rye Original bran0, I will again offer prize of Twenty dollars C$2O In gold) to be given away on September 15 to the holder of the lucky number. Tick cts will be given with every bottle of this famous rye Warranted six years old), which I am selling at 75 cents per full quart. VIM. WISE.
 209-211 18th street.
 Address mail order to P. O. Box 796. E
The age-herald., 1898-08-21
Shielded at Goodyater

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Goodwater, Aug 2O.-M. V. A. Jacobs, an old citizen of this place, suicided by taking rough on rats, dying at o'clock this moyn- ing. The cause is unknown
The age-herald., 1898-08-21
FROM LOWELL, MASS.
The Home of Hoods Sarsaparilla - A Wonderful Cure.

GA swelling as big as large marble came under my tongue. Physicianssaid it was semi-transparent tumof and must be operated upon. I felt could not stand it, and as spring came began to take my favorite spring tonic, Hoods Sarsaparilla. The bunch gradually decreased and finally disappeared. have had no sign of it's re- turn. am glad to praise Hood Sarsapa- filia." MRS. H. M. CoBuRN, 8 Union St., Lowell, Mass. Get HOODS.
 Moods Pills cure Sick Headache. 25c.
The age-herald., 1898-08-21
BOTANIC BLOOD BALM (B. B. B.
 THE GREAT BLOOD REMEDY FOR BOiIS, CarbunCIeS, Running Sores

In either boils their more aggravated form of carbuncle it surely indicates dis eased condition of the blood. Eat the best you can get, and freely use Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.). This medicine will scat ter the boils and heal the diseased flesh in a few days.
 Walter Bridges of Athens. Tenn, writes: "For six years had been afflicted with running sores and an enlargement of the bone in my leg. l tried everything heard of without any permanent benefit until Bo- tanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) was recom- mended to me. After using six bottles the sores healed, and am now in better health than I have ever been."
 Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) is power- fully vegetable compound used by Dr. Gil- lam in his private practice for blood dis eases, such as Old Sores, Scrofula, Boils, Blood Poison, etc. B. B. B. for sale by druggists. $1 per large bottle. Books of cures sent free. .R ID
The age-herald., 1898-08-21
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
 druggists refund the money if it fails to : cure. 25c. The genuine has L. B. 0. on each tablet.
The age-herald., 1898-08-21

Age-Herald, Hia Dr.. .ppEiers) long experl- stand at the head of the medical profession. Masonic Guide: Dr. Doaier can be relied upon totreat diseases in the mpst successful manner. xier's, professional standing 10 upimpeachabie nnd hiB charaotet as Q gentleman and oitized iS above reproAch.
 Address uH. 0. r. ua1lIQ
 Cor sf Ave. An1 18th St., RlFMfngnams Ale.
The age-herald., 1898-08-21
BLOOD BALM co. Atlanta, Ga,
DR. 0. T. DOziEh,

Southern Medical
 Dispensary,
 Chronic, N Nervous, Blood, Skin, Gentt0i Urinary, Private Dis- eases, and all diseaseB peculiar to women, Im- potency. Impediments S. Nefriage, and all hature Qf either sex successfully treated at Book for men only, and question blanks for men end women senk free. Cure GuRrQnkAed
The age-herald., 1898-08-21
SHOE SALESMAN

Long established factory wants firstciass man to sell a we'll advertised line or shoes on commission. Both road and shoe expe- rience necessary. Address with references Box 3231, Boston, Mass
The age-herald., 1898-08-21
Excelsior Steam Laundry
 EXQUISITE WORK. George A. BIinn q Son, 1907 Second Avenue. Phone 222L
E.J. sHERWIN q co.

J. SHEER WIN q co.
 Commission, GRAIN, PROVISIONS AND COTTON.
 77 Commerce Building,
 CHICAGO.
 We give special attention to trading in WHEAT and Corn and solicit orders. on 8 conservative margin, for lots of 1000 to 5000 bushels and upwards. Quotations wired. Correspondence solicited. 2.
The age-herald., 1898-08-21
Little J. 1. WASHINGTON
 4 Ten-year-Oid Prodigy.

The first time in life in Birmingham, Ala. He is a marvellous child, has never been to school a moment in his life. When years and l month old he began his Chris tian work before the public. White and colored go in throngs to hear this child read, write, preach and pray. Commits hundreds of chapters of the Bible to mem- ory while the guests hold their Bibles in preach at
 Beulah Baptist church, Bessemer, Mon- day night, Aug. 22
 Rising Star Baptist church, Pratt City, Wednesday night, Aug. 24.
 Other appointments blank.
 Those who wish to have him at their churches vii cali at 20s1a Eighteenth street. Birming gham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1898-08-21

Tomorrow @1.25 and @1.5O Silks for 00c at CAHEEN BROS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-07-29

Washington. July 26.-Lieut Hob
son came over from New York and
had long conference to-day with As
sistant Secretary Allen, Capt Brad
ford. and several other officers of the
Navy Department regarding the rails
inc Of the Spanish cruisers. Tic lieu
tenant succeeded while in New York
in arranging with the Merritt and
Chapman Wrecling company for the
execution of the plans he had prcpar-
ed for saving the vessels.
The wreckers have promised to get
together the pontoOns, air bags. and
compressed air apparatus which will
be required to lift and right the YES
sells. and expect to start this material
for Santiago from NeW York on a fast
vessel within three days. Lieut.. Hob.
son is confident that if the work can
he undertaken before a cyclone sets in
ii will result successfully
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-07-29
Internal Machine on a Transport.

New York. July 27-News reached
the Army building Monday of the find
inc Of an alleged Internal machine
aboard the transport Port Victor
which sailed for Tampa on July -
The news reached here in letter
from the ships commander, Capt
Brickey.
Two days out from New York. the
captain wrote, n wooden box nearly
two feet long was found on the main
deck As nobody seemed to know
whose it was or how it came there an
examination Of it was made. Inside
was a smaller box and in that about
thirty pounds of gun-cotton and dyna-
mite with clockwork and wire attach
ment.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-07-29
SPANISH LINZ GETS JOB.
Of Transporting All the Span
iSh War Prisoners Back
to Spain. ~
UNDER A NAVAL CONVOY
British Steamship Lines Form Pool
But Are Underbid As Are Other
Competitors.


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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-07-29
Details OF Porto Rican Campaign.

Washington, July 25.-The Admins.
tration has decided to send three sep
arate expeditions to Porto Rico. The
first will land ut Guanica under COM
mand of Gen. Miles. and from GUAM
ca it will 90 to Jauco which is a large
village with healthy climate, where
the troops will establish a stronghold.
Thence troops will 90 to Ponce by rail.
and from Ponce. 734 kilometers. TO
San Juan on a very good road. which
is easily traversable in either the
rainy OF the dry season. This expedi.
ton is commanded directly by Gen.
Miles, who will await in Guanica the
Porto Rican troops under command Of
General Antonio Mattel Lluveras. The
second expedition will land in Faiay-
do, a south port of San Juan. and the
third will land in one of the small
playas on the north side. where there
is no port, but from which it will be-
siege and cut OF the retreat of the
Spanish forces. If the three expedi-
tions land on the three sides of the
shore they will make Il circle around
Porto Rico, and within fifteen days
Gen. Miles will control the entire
country.
The first detachment of the combin-
ed military and naval expedition to
Porto Rico passed Mole st. Nicholas
at about noon Friday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-07-29
NEWS PARAGRAPHS

According to the report of ii Ger
man ship which arrived at st. Thorn.
as, Danish West Indies. the Ameri.
can squadron, with the army for inva.
sion, has arrived off San Juan. The
German was fired upon and afterward
boarded by an officer from the New
York eight miles from San Juan.
The news Of Sagasta's secret nego,
tiations for peace set Washington talk.
ing about terms II is conceded that
Spain must give up Cuba anyway. and
it is figured that the indemnity TO be
demanded may be 1913. OOO.O 900. with a
possible offset in the form of Pacific
possessions.
Adiutant General Corbin received n
dispatch from Santiago stating that
1896 cases of fever had developed since
the last report. Very few of these are
yellow fever however, and the au-
thorities do not regard the outlook as
alarming. Only four deaths were re.
ported.
EX-Secretary Sherman SAYS that II
Garcia was ignored at Santiago If
was a blunder. Also that Porto Rico
is the only Spanish territory we
should keep, unless the Cubans prove
themselves incapable of self govern.
ment.
A Berlin correspondent cables an
authoritative denial of the report that
the Continental Powers have entered
into an arrangement to prevent the
annexation of the Philippines to Amer
lea.
Brig. Gen. Otis just before starting
for Manila said that he anticipated
serious trouble in the Orient, probably
with one Of the great powers.
Gen. Garcia has written to Gen. Co
mez that the United States Govern
ment is not IN sympathy with the Gu
ban cause.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-07-29
FROM ACROSS THE SEA.

Gibraltar. July PA Spanish trans.
port yesterday landed at AlgeciraS.
near Gibraltar. number of heavy and
other guns. The place is swarming
with men and mules, all busily occu-
pied in getting the artillery in posi-
ton.
Berlin, July PA despatch from
Shanghai to the Frankfurter Zeituny
says that the situation in Corea is
troubled The King wishes to abdi-
cate and retire to the British Consul
ate, but the Consul refuses to receive
him.
Havre, July Nineteen Austrians
of the crew of the Inflated steamer La
Burgognc, were arrested here upon the
arrival from New York of the steamer
La Bretagne.
Paris, July PA despatch from
Cape Haytien says that the 1000
Spanish troops at Guantanamo BAY
have surrendered to Gen. Shafter. the
American commander Mt Santiago de
Cuba.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-07-29
SURRENDERED, Starving.
SpaniardS at San Luis and
Palma Estriano Give Up
Their Arms.
$4,000 TO BE SENT HOME.
Skaters Expectations as to Number
of ToralS Forces Likely to Be
Exceeded.

The Volunteers Give Up Arms, Accept Pa
role and Return to Work-Three Thous-
and Stand of Arms Turned in as a Result
of the acknowledgements Were on the
Verge OF Starvation and Are Anxious to
Get Home.
Washington, July 27.-The War De-
partment has posted the following:
Santiago, via Hayti. July "a. 1898.
"Adjutant General of the Army,
Washington:
Lieutenant Miley has returned from
san Luis aHd Palma Estriano. where
he went four days ago to receive sur
render of Spanish troops The num-
Der surrendered was larger than Gen
crai Toral reported 3.00j Spanish
troops and $50 volunteer gucrillas.
Volunteers gave up their arms and
gave parole and have gone to work:
three thousand stands of arms were
turned in, loaded on OXcarts and start
ed to the railroad. Spanish troops ac-
companied him to San Luis. and nj
apparently greatly delighted at the
prospects of returning home. They
were Oh the verge of starvation. and
have to send them ratons to-mor-
row. If the numbers keep up as they
have there will he about $4,000 to ship
away, nearly 1900 here. 5000 from
San Luis. GO00 from Guantanamo. and
over 1000 at Sagua and Baracoa.
"SHAFTER. Major-Gencral com
manding.'
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-07-29
GENERAL GARCIA SULKS.
Writes to shafter That lie withdraws
Army From Our Aid.


Santiago, July 27.-Gen. Garcia has
written a letter to Gen. Shafter, in
which he declares that he is Disguised
at his treatment at the hands of the
Americans and will consequently with
draw his own forces to the hills. being
no longer willing to submit to the in.
dignities to which he says he has been
subjected.
Among the things of which Gen.
Garcia complains is the failure of the
American commander to notify him
otilcally of the surrender of the
Spanish forces under Gen Toral. aud
he is also incensed at the fact that lie
was not invited to he present at the
ceremony attending the formal capt.
ulation of Santiago.
Another Of his grievances is the ac.
ton of Gen. Shafter in retaining the
Spanish civil authorities in the admin
istration of their functions in Santa
go.
For these reasons he declares that
he will no longer cooperate with the
forces under Gen. Skaters command.
but will act Independently, as he did
before the American troops landed in
Cuba
Gen. Shafter will return formal an
sWer to the Cuban leaders letter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-07-29
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS BRIEFS.

At least 10000 of the volunteers who
go to Porto Rico are to be supplied
with the Krag-Jorgenson magazine RI
fies used by the regular army. This
announcement, made by the Ordnance
department. came as a surprise, the
understanding having been that the
supply would not permit of their be-
Ing served out to the volunteer troops
for some months to come
The expedition to Nipe has been en-
tirely successful, although the mines
have not vet been removed. The
Spanish cruiser Jorge Juan. defending
the place was destroyed without loss
on our side. The Annapolis and the
Wasp afterward proceeded to assist
III the landing Of the commanding gen
eral of the army on the arrival at
Porto Rico.
No provision laden vessels have ar.
rived at Santiago since the surrender
of the city and for Il long time before
the capitulatiOn, except the Red Cross
stea-ner State of Texas. and food con
tinueS To be very scarce. As result
prices are very high. and it is only
the rich who are able to secure any Of
the scanty supply of food in the city.
In the English House of Commons
Mr.. GoSchen First Lord of the .Admi-
rally. announced that til" Government
would build four lattlcshipS. four
cruisers and twelve torpedo boat de-
stroYers within the next three and a
half Years ut a total cost of 100000
pounds.
Owing to the alleged bribery and in
trlgueS by the priests, the divisions
among the Philippine insurgents have
been seriously emphasized, causing re-
PROGRESSION among them. They were
defeated to the southwark of Malate
on July 10. losing the position they had
acquired there
Nine hundred well equipped troops
embarked on the transport Rio de Ia
metro at the Pacific Mail pier, San
Francisco for the Philippines. They
consisted of two battalions of the First
South Dakota volunteers. the recruits
for the Utah Light Artillery. and IS
men of the Signal Corps.
The Madrid impartial ascribes 10
Prime Minister Sagasta the following
reply TO n question: THE truth Is
something has already been done to.
ward making peace. We have enter
ed the preliminary stages of the ques-
ton"
Commodore Watsons Eastern
squadron that was to sail "immedi-
atelY'' after June p. will not. it is
said, sail at all if Spain will ask her
friends 10 help her stop the war.
The War Department has received
no official information in regard TO the
reported appointment Of Gen. Leonard
Wood to succeed Gen. McKibbin as
Military Governor of Santiago.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-07-29
To Fortify Honolulu.

San Francisco. July 27.-It has been
decided TO fortify Honolulu and make
1t one of the strongest military posts
IN the Pacific. For this purpose Ma
Jor Langtitt commanding "A battalion
OF United States volunteers and engi-
neers, will leave on the first steamer
for Honolulu, and he win he followed
by 400 men, who are under command
of COL Willard Young, now in Chica-
go. These men are all expert engl-
neers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-07-29

Washington, July 27-Nathan SmitA
in charge of the postal establishment
for Porto Rico, left for Newport News
whence he is to sail on the st. Louis
for his destination on the island. He
carried with him an outfit including
So'OOO worth of stamps and all the
blanks and books necessary for trans
acting a money order ana registered
letter business. The rate of letter
postage between Porto Rico and the
United States will be the domestic
rate--2 cents an ounce.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-07-29
lrtNlIO AGulMALno Fl

The German Ambassador called on
the President last week. under IN
structions direct from the Emperor,
transmitted by the Chancellor instead
of coming through the usual channel
of the Foreign Ministry. The repre-
sensations of the Emperor were read
to the President and the communion
ton was returned to the Embassy.
The Emperor desired to know the
precise attitude of this Government
toward Aguinaldo and the insurgents
in order that the German authorities
might know where to fix responsible
ity for the destruction of property
owned by German citizens.
A reply will he given that Aguinaldo
and his followers are not recognized
by the United States as allies
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-07-29

Key West, Fla. July 26.-The Brit.
ish steamer Regulus, Of about 1900
tons was captured by the United
States auxiliary gunhoat Hawk nine
teen miles from Sagua la Grande
province of Santa Clara. and WAS
brought in here
She landed cargo at Sagua la
Grande, ana was coming out when
taken. The hawk hailed her by meg-
aphone and told her She was prison
GER for running the blockade. No pro
test was made to this, and Ensign
Schoheld was put aboard with a prize
crew.