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Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-09-08

is hell" said rough old Gen
erlnan. In his day when lit was
bell'' closed up. At present hell
to be putting its best Hicks in
e fighting ceased.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-09-08

1T make much difference whe-
mans wife sends for him" or
br him. when he stays out late
It seeing Il man. The results
ut the same.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-09-08

1t is not likely that there viii be a
general mastering out of troops for sew
eral months to come and only portion
can be mustered out for couple of
years The situation in Cuba is such
that the forces of the United States
will be obliged to preserve order there
no doubt for long time to come.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-09-08

The farmers of the Salt River valley
have not seen barley and wheat at so
good prices as the present in twelve
years or more and hay is ''out of sight,,
offers have been made for alfalfa crops
standing on the ground, this summer,
for So per ton which was refused and
enough to supply the demand was hard
Ia get.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-09-08

kapai county is to be congrat-
he heroic measures She ad-
eIch opium smoking; there
ing at that most vicious of
My our neighbor-
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-09-08

With the increase of the amount of
gold in the national Golfers and in bus
mess. pfices for labor and manufacture
Ell material are both increasing and a
r greater prosperity pervades the nation
than at any time since 1892; the best
feature of it all is that the present
prosperity gives promise of staying
with us
Emperor Nicholas 1 proposes to free
the civilized world from warfare. He
comes by his great sentiment for free
dom legitimately; his grandfather freed
20,000,000 of the Russian serfs from Il
slavery more absolute, more degrading
than anything the United States has
ever seen. Emperor Nicholas II would
add to the greatness of Russia's advan-
ces in a great civilization by freeing
the civilized world from war if such
be possible.
A very pueculiar condition of affairs
prevails just now in the east when the
United States treasury and the New
tender notes for gold and are shipping
gold to the interior wherever it will be
accepted in lieu of the currency; this
is because gold is very plentiful in the
banks and their currency has been re-
duced to comparatively small amounts
The result is that the matter of the
reissue of gold certificates which was
suspended in 1893 is being agitated
The following are figures fixed on
partial reports of our losses in battle
where some of the reports were incom-
plete but these figures show very near
ly the practical losses of each arm Of
the service:
Killed in the army. ........ 260
Killed in the navy. -..-.- u
Killed in the marines -..
Wounded in the army -. .1,400
Wounded in the navy ...-.. - 10
Wounded in the marines 80. 80. IS
Total, 279 killed, .423 wounded.
The Salt River valley was never
more beautiful than it is today. \ de
iightfuI green pervades the landscape
in all directions as far as the eye can
reach; the roads are in elegant condi-
ton for driving and the September air
is delightful, especially early in the
day and late in the afternoon. 1t is a
place and time that makes almost any
one enjoy it. and feel grateful that
they have lived to come to so great
pleasure.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-09-08
Leading Republicans of the Territory

Leading Republicans of the Territory
and more especially of the southern
section. are urging Hon. E. B. Gage to
allow his name TO come before the peO-
pie as a aspirant for Congressional
honors. Mr.. Gage is well and favor
ably known throughout Arizona and
should he come before the people he
will get such a recognition as no other
man has for years. Mr.. Gage is the
friend of the miner, is in close touch
with their every interest, his being
such that his actions are bound to re
dound TO the interest of the public. We
are somewhat surprised that the Re
publicans are attempting TO secure
good timber.-Bisbee Orb.
Quite a number of cattleman of Ari-
zona are looking anxiously forward for
the decision of Judge Davis, of Tucson
on the legality of that part of the live
stock code which says that before NOV
Ing a herd of cattle across a county
line they shall be inspected by the reg
ularIy appointed cattle inspector of
that district. The case will be handled
by lawyers of ability on both sides and
the outcome will be interesting, in that
it will at once be taken as precedent
Opinion differs in the matter; we have
our own views on the matter which
will be given after the verdict is made
known. We prefer that the courts try
cases rather than the press Comment
afterward is in order Southwestern
Stockman.
Ex-Secretary of State John Sherman
* talking again. He seems TO be i'll a
complaining humor when he talks,
with a considerable sprinkling of what
4 could have done" The world viii
ask Mr. Sherman why in the name of
humanity he didn't do what he now
says he could have done, viz: made
treaty with Spain by which she would
have Withdrawn from Cuba peaceably.
This IS very late hour in the day
to first make that statement public
One would think that he would think
that he would feel the hot breath of
the $50 souls sent out of the world on
the Maine. the 26O souls that went up
from the battle field and the unaccount
ed hundreds or thousands that have
gone up from the fever couch and ring
ing in his ears requiem of ''remOrse''
''remorse,' "'remorse'' to al eternity
John Sherman is getting old and child
ish evidently and that is no disparage-
ment to the noble figure he has cut in
American history in the days of his
prime. lsaz
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-09-08

are now a favor
at old maid functions,
f.n among the more experienced
Of future citizenship, in high
lrcles.
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-09-08

\ walrus tusk, moose antlers, model
of an ESquimauX skin-covered boat
and several hundred other curios can
be seen in window of the Phoenix
Bakery. The curiosities We're brought
back from the Klondike country by
VIII Cox
Phoenix weekly herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory) 1896-1899, 1898-09-08

The following are figures fixed on
partial reports of our losses in battle
where some of the reports were incom-
plete but these figures show very near
ly the practical losses of each arm of
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-23

panics, but II WIS decided that no risks
should be taken of having the prison
crs half fed; that 1t would not be
worthy OF this nation. and that this
government must undertake the prob
lem Of rations.
\ printed formula OF the Cuban ra-
ton Is upon the desks OF those In
charge of the matter, and the caieula-
tion now Is to furnish 10 the commits
sary OF each transport rations Tor $40
men daily for fifteen days This Is the
basis now of the food solution. and
Colonel Hccknsr. before giving out the
proposals. Is, with the cooperation and
counsel of General Eagan. first adj
dressing himself TO this part OF the
problem.
Surgeon General Sternberg said to-
day TO me that. OF course, not one OF
these prisoners, sick or threatened with
fever, would he allowed 70 go aboard
the transports. Though not admitted
by General Sicrnberc 1t was feared in
some quarters that yellow fever might
break out among the prisoners after
they had sailed. General Sternbcrg.
however. will enforce in this case the
same system OF scientific precaution
that is applied 10 the United States
troops.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-23
a BIO UNorarAklNo.


New York, July ia special to the
Herald from Washington, ID. c., says:
How the Spanish army is to be sent
back to Spain has proved TO be Il
serious problem TO the administrat!o
1t has to-day been the chief matter
under consideration. 1t has brought TO-
gether at intervals for conferences Of
nclals in various departments. among
them Mr.. MeIkeljohn, assistant secre-
tary OF war; Secretary Alger. Surgeon
General Sternberg, Commi>sary Gen
eral Eagan. Adjutant General Corbin
and Colonel II. j. Heckner, chief OF the
Bureau OF Transportation.
President Mckinley has been Kept
Informed OF these conferences. such
thing" said an army officer in the
War department TO me to-day, has
hitherto been unheard of In military
annals, and while the new situation is
curiously interesting 1t Is, nevertheless.
perpleNing."
Health. food and means of transpor-
tation have been the chief points con
sidered, and safety to American sea-
men and American ships have not been
ignored, for example, Colonel Heck
ner has advised. | am informed ON good
authority. that American bottoms be
not considered. This suggestion has
nearly prevailed. and in the proposals
for bids only neutral bottoms probably
will he considered. for 1t Is frankly ad-
miticd Mt the department that .>meri-
can transports would require conveys.
Ii is suggested that neutral bottoms
would have right 10 put these prison
ers on M any port In Spain.
Another point considered was rs 10
who should feed the men. 1t was at
first suggested that this contract be
turned over 10 the steamship com
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-23
STARVING SPANIARDS
TERRIBLE DISTRESS AT sANTi-
AGO.
esfusees Returning to the City Find
Nothing TO EAt-ised Gross to the
R<seac.

Santiago de Cuba. July 1I.-Since 4
O'Clock this morning n stream OF refu-
gees has been pouring into the city.
some naked, and all hungry. skeletons
and foot sore. Many had fallen by the
wayside.
The town OF Santiago presents a dis
NAL sight. Most of the houses have
been sacked and the stores have all
been looted and nothing To eat can be.
had for love nor money. In the streets
OF the city this morning, Mt the in-
trenchments, nj the brcastworks, and
at every 100 feet or 80 OF the barbed
wire fences We're the living skeletons
Of Spanish soldiers
Twenty-Five thousand refugees are
quartered at FL Caney. 5000 at Firme-
"a. and 5000 nj Cubitas FL Boniaio,
where they have living for n fortnight.
In one case 500 We're crowded into one
building which was regular pIgsty
with a horrible stencil. They used the
waier from the river. where soiled
clothing was washed and all manner of
filrh is floating.
The Spanish troops laid down their
arms at . O'Clock this morning. They
Will be camped two miles outside the
city limits. under guard. until their
embarkation takes place. The docks
are crowded by incoming refugees in
starving condition, awaiting the ar
rival in the harbor OF the Red Cross
steamer State of Texas. as there are no
eatables 10 be bought in the city. The
entrance OF the refugees was quiet and
peaceful. they viewing their wrecked
homes philosophically. ms the fortune of
war. Admiral SIMPSONS last bonn
bardmcnt of Santiago wrecked fifty
seven houses in the city, causing heavy
damage
Among the arrivals to-day We're the
German, japanese and Portuguese
consuls and their families the British
and French consuls having arrived
day before yesterday.
General Pando was never here. but
$3.50 men from Manzanillo arrived
July 3rd. making the total garrison
here 1909
Four Spanish merchant steamers,
the Mortera. the Renn de Los Ange-
les, the Tomas Brooks and the Mexi-
co. and the gunboat Alyarado, are now
in the harbor.
The market place has been sacked by
the troops.
AT { o'clock. the hour of the formal
surrender OF the 10000 troops at San
tiago and the 10000 others IN the dis
trIct Of eastern C;iba. the Spanish flag
was lowered from Moro Castle.
Steam launches from the fleet en-
tered the harbor this morning and ex-
amined the batteries, the wrecks of
the MerrIinac and the sunken Span
ish cruiser Reina Mercedes, and the
torpedo firing station.
This afternoon the torpedoes were
taken up or exploded. after which the
Red Cross steamer State of Texas en-
tered to give assistance 10 the sick and
wounded in the city. The warships
may not enter the harbor for several
days Nearly all the American men-
af-war are now in Guantanamo bay.
Commodore Watson's squadron Is
preparing TO go 10 Spain.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-23
TO SEND PRISONERS HOME.
Government Calls for Bids to Return
Soldiers TO Spain.

Soldiers To Spain.
Washington. ID. c.. July 1.-THE
formal advertisement issued by the
quartermaster generals office of the
war department for the transportation
TO Spain of the Spanish officers and
men who surrendered to General Shat
Ter was issued late this afternoon. 1t
will be inserted in newspapers pub
lished in New York, Philadelphia,
Boston. Baltimore and New Orleans.
The advertisement is as follows:
War Department. Quartermnster Cen
erals Office. Washington. ID. c., July
1T.-Transportation of Spanish pris-
oners to Spain:
Sealed proposals are invited for the
transportation of the Spanish prison
crs of war who surrendered to the
United States forces from Santiago de
Cuba TO Cadiz. or such other ports of
Spain rs may hereafter be designated
Their number is estimated ms 1900
commissioned officers and 24,OOO en-
listed men. Cabin accommodat ations
are TO he supplied for the officers. and
third class or sfeeragc accommodation,
having suitable galley accommodations
conforming to the United States re
quiremenis. for the enlisted men. The
United Siates government will deliver
the prisoners on board at Santiago.
Proposals TO state the per capita
price for transporting officers and for
transporting enlisted men and for their
subsistence and delivering them on
shore mt the Spanish port. Subsistence.
to be equal to the United States army
garrison rations." as follows:
One thousand complete rations:
Pork, LILO pounds. 20 pounds net
weight: bacon. 2 l-1O pounds. $50
pounds net weight; timed roast beef.
lilo pounds. 700 pounds net weight:
-four or hard bread. 1000 pounds: dry
beans. 15 pounds; lice, so pounds:
fresh potatoes. 500 pounds; onions. 200
pounds; salt, 40 pounds; pepper, black,
2.5 pounds.
Needed transportation as above spec
ified to report to the chief quarter
master at Santiago between July 3Oth
and August 10th. 1898.
Payment will be made when evil
dence that the prisoners have been de
livered is presented to this Office.
Proposals should be addressed 70
Colonel Frank J. Hecker. care depot
guartermnster. United States arny
building. New York. and win be oren-
ed at IL o'clock a M. July 10Th. 1879
tSignedD n. J. LUDiNGTON.
Quartermaster General, U. g. A.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-23
M'k,NLEY TO sHAFrgR.
Expresses His Appreciation of tho Goct
Work of the Army.

Washington, July 1T.-The following
message was sent yesterday by Pres
ideut Mckinley:
ITO General Shaftcr. Commander
Front. Near Santiago-Tbe President
of the United Staies sends TO you and
your brave army the profound thanks
of the American people for the bril-
liant achievements at Santiago, result
ing in the surrender OF the city and al
of the Spanish troops and territory uu-
der General Toral
Your splendid command has en-
.dured not only the hardships and sac.
rifices incident TO campaign and bat
tie. but in stress of heat and weather
has triumphed over obstacles which
would have overcome men less brave
and determined. One and all have dis
played the most conspicuous gailantry
and earned the gratitude OF the nation
The hearts Of the people turn with ten
der sympathy to the sick and wound
ed. May the Father of Mercies protec!
and comfort them.
tSigned WILLIAM MCKINLEY"
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-23

During our civil war the United
States sanitary commission expended
about $4,000, 900 for the relief of sick
and wounded federal soldiers. The Red
Cross society is said to have expended
in the Russo-Turkish war $4,000. 900
and in the Franco-Pruss!an war sl3,-
COO. 600. These figures make powerful
appeal to the Imagination, II one stops
to reflect on the conditions which call
for such gigantic outlays; and they also
illustrate the demand which modern
warfare makes upon humauIty's sym
pathetic nerve.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-23
TERMS OF SURRENDER.
spanish Ome~rs to Retain side Arsss-
Other fAvors shown

Santiago. July 1.-THE terms Of sur
render as determined by the commits.
sioners and agreed TO by the Spanish
government. are as follows:
Firsi-That all hostili;ies shall cease
PENDING the agreement OF final capiiu.
lation.
Second-That the capitulation in.
cludes all the Spanish forces aud the
surrender OF all war material within
the prescribed limits.
Third-The transportation OF troops
10 Spain at the earliest possible mo
m"nt, each force TO be embarked at th..
nearest port.
Fourth-Thn, the Spanish officers
ahali retain their side arms and the en-
listed men their personal property.
Fifth-That after the final capltuln-
ton the Spanish forces shall assis, In
the removal of all Instructions to nav.
igation in Santiago harbor.
SlStb-That after the final capituln
ton .he commanding officers shall fur
nish complete inventory of all arms
and munitions Of war and roster o!
all the soldiers In the district.
Seyenth-Tbat the Spanish general
shall BE permitted TO take the military
archives and the records with him.
Eighth-That all guerrillas and Spar
ish irregulars shall be permitted TO re
main In Cuba. IL they so elect. giving
n parole that they will not again take
up arms against the United States un.
,,--=ss properly released from paroles.
Ninth-That the Spanish forces shall
be permitted 10 march out with all the
hcnors of war. depositing their arms,
10 be disposed of by the United States
in the future, the American commits.
sioners 10 recommend 10 their govern
ment that the arms OF their soldiers be
returned to those who bravely dc
Tended them"
The articles We're signed yesterday af.
ternoon, after four-hours session OF
the commissioners. who agreed that the
terms of capitulation should await tn,
sanction OF the Madrid government.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-23
cusANs WANT SANTIAGO.
The Leaders Have Plan for Establishing
Their Government.

Washington, July l6.-1t is learned
that the Cuban jun;a. anticipating the
success OF General Skaters army, has
formulated plans and is now eNerting
its utmost influence 10 persuade Gu.
bans who fed to the United States tn
escape the crueities of General weyles
TO return TO Santiago as soon as order
has been restored the.r. II seems to
he the plan of those AT the head of
the Cuban insurgents to make Santiago
the seat OF their government. and TO
collect there all Cubans who sympa-
thize with them or eau be induced to
cooperate.
IL Is not understood TO be the pur-
pose of the junta 10 arm this force.
Tomas Estrada Palma. president Of
the junia; Moreno de IN Tore. secre-
fary OF state Of the Cuban Republic.
and ENJOYS from Generals Gomez. Gar
cia and Diaz are now at West Tampa
directing the movement II is believed
here to be the purpose OF these leaders
TO pack the island with supporters as
fast rs the territory is conquered by
the American army. so rs to control
Cuba IL the form Of government is
submitted TO popular vote
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-23
ror.l's Heavy Losses

Santiago. July 1T.-General TornI.
the white-haired commander OF the
Spanish forces. was present through
out the session OF the commissioners,
and appeared to be utterly heart
broken. He spoke bitterly OF the fate
which compelled him to sue for peace,
bur had no word to say against the
gallant men who had conquered his
army. He declared that he had little
chance to win. Il wolld not desire to
see my worst enemy play with the
cards held" he said to one of the
commissioners. Every one Of my
generals were killed or wounded. /
have not n single colonel left. and am
surrounded by q powerful enemy. We
have counted sixty-seven ships on this
port.
'And besides he concluded. wear
ily waving his hands towards the city,
II have secret troubles there"
Speaking Of the battle of the 9th Of
June. In which the Rough Riders and
. part Of General Young's command
participated. General Tnfal said that
less than 1000 Spanish troops were
engaged. the loss being ~. He would
NOT say how many Sp1niards had been
killed af Fl Caney and before Santi-
ago. Heavy. heavy" he said. de
jectedly.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-23

In the collection OF seranlums at the
great flower-show one held undlsputed
kingship because Of It's strength and
brilliant flowers. On the day when the
judges were making the awards.
poorly clad little girl was standing
close to this plant, whispering to Il
words of admiration and approval. As
the judges approached she drew aside
and was apparently much asitated.
Whose plant is this?" the leader in
CURED. Unable TO restrain herself un-
Ill they should find the number In the
list. she cried out. ''oh. thank you for
liking It, 1. is nine." How could you
raise such seranium rs this7" wac the
astonished reply. She gave a look OF
tenderness 10 the flowers and gently
answered.: 1T was baby stem when
! got It from my mammals eotiin. and
as had nothing else to love / carried
it about TO keep 1t in the sunshine"
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-23
GENERAL OTIS SAILS.
The Res, of the Transport. VIII Sail
Soon.

San Francisco. July l5.-Shortly af-
ter 3 o'clock this afternoon Major Gen
eral Otis. from his flagship. the City Of
Pnebla. siGnaled the transport Peru
to get under way. The signals Were
understood 10y the anxious watchers on
shore and by those in small beats. and
were received with great cheering.
Major General Otis and staff have
their headquarters on the City of Pu-
ebla. which also carried the remaining
companies of the Fourteenth United
States infantry, recruits for the First
and second battalions of the Eighteenth
and Twenty third regiments. enlisted
men OF the First North Dakota. First
Wyoming and First Idaho. medical Of
ficers and members of the hospital
corps, a total of Si3 men.
The troops to go on the Peru consist
OF n squadron OF the Fourth United
States cavalry. light batteries of the
Sixth United States artillery. a detach-
ment Of the Signal Corps under Cap
tain Russell. detachment of volun.
teers, medical officers and members Of
the hospital corps. about 920 men.
The last. orders of General Otis be-
fore leaving Were that the remaining
transports should sail rs soon as pos
sibie, irrespective of fleets or other ex-
pected vessels Each one, he said,
should so by itself. II necessary. Sur
prisingly quick work has been done on
the Pennsylvania and City of Rio
Janeiro. They are both nearly ready.
and will probably be prepared to sail
by next Thursday. The loading Of the
commissary stores on these two vessels
began to-day.
Grigadier General Fl. G. Otis has
finally been selected to command the
fifth expedition to Manila. His feet
will consist OF the steamers Rio de
Janeiro, st. Paul and Pennsylvania.
The steamer st. Paul Is due from St.
Michnela and should NO delay in her
arrival occur she can be made ready
for Manila in a short time. Among
the other officers to go ON this expe-
dltion will be Major Rubin, chief quar-
termastcr. and Lieutenant Colonel
Whipple, chief ordnance ofhcer.
The War Department has Instructed
General Otis to relieve the First Utah
cavalry from the expected duty In the
Philippines and to transfer the troop
to the department Of Major General
Merriam. No reason 10 given for the
change, and now the Utah troopers are
among the disappointed giory-seekers-
They may be sent to the Yosemite to
DO guard duty there.