davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1898-08-17

sent on this missio.: cannot be communicat-
ed with for probably several weeks.
1t is regarded as entirely probable. there
fore, that before the receipt of dispatches
Admiral Dewey and Gen Merritt had es-
tablished American control over all the
Philippine territory in reach, and would be
unable to check further operations. 1t is
not improbable that before the vessel bear
ing dispatches from Hong Kong arrived at
Manila. other vessels of Admiral Deway's
squadron had been sent to various ports
to raise the American flag, and in view of
the fall of Manila and the weakness of
the Spanish forces elsewhere, there was
probably little or no resistance to be en-
counter ed.
If this proves true, it will materially
change the aspect of affairs in connection
with the work of the peace commission.
In the event of our already having pos
session of the Philippines by uncondi-
tional surrender to force of arms, the ques-
tion to be settled by the peace commission
will not be whether Spain should be per-
mitted to retain control of the group of
Islands, but whether, she having lost them,
they or any part of them should be restored
to her.
OccasiOned Great Rejoicing.
The dispatch from Admiral Dewey an
nouncing the fall of Manila and stating
that the engagement was attended with no
casualties on board the fleet is the occasion
of great rejoicing in navy circles. 1t is
spoken of as a strange ordination of faith
that Dewey should win the first and the
last great victory of the war, each attend
ed by no loss of life in battle on his side,
and each infiicting terrible disaster to
Spain. threatening, if not utterly destroy
ing, her sovereignty in quarter where
this government had no design of conquest
1t is thought by some that the second vic
tory puts seal upon the first and forever
destroys Spanish sovereignty over the thil-
ippines.
The President informed.
Acting Secretary Allen of the navy was
at the White House this morning to talk
With the President about the dispatch
from Dewey announcing the capture Of
Manila Gen. Corbin, who was at the
White House for a few minutes later in
the day, said that the War Department
had not received a word of the battle from
Gen. Merritt.
There is general qualification In official
circles that the city surrendered after
fight instead of under the protocol agree
ment.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for anv
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada, by ordering It at
this office, in person or by letter.
Terms: l3 cents per week: - cents
Tor two weeks, or so cents per
month Invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well as The
new one.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
TYPHOID FEVER PATIENTS,
Maryland Troops Taken From Tampa
to Atlanta.

ATLANTA, Ga, August 1.-THE hospital
train on its last trip from Tampa brought
160 sick men, 40 of whom have typhoid
fever. Among them are the following mem
bers of the 9th Maryland Volunteers:
VIM. Duchesney, Cnas. Calkins. Andrew
Donnavan, Frank Arthur, Harry Morgan,
w. Stafford, Jas. Householder, Upton Dor
sey, Marion Miller, Ed Rumbold, Sam
Clickries (corporaD, John Wouncen, D.
Lybes, Frank Meisel (corporaD, Edgar
Roberts, l.. b. Strabmyer, Chas. Furgerson
The only other volunteer outside of those
named and twenty men from the I'd Georgia
was Augustin Druell, private, 33d Michl-
gan.
There are now between 500 and GOO cases
OF typhoid fever in the general hospital at
Fort Mcpherson
Evening star., 1898-08-17

humane government, would become law
abiding and useful people
Gen. Wheeler arrived in Washington last
night from New York, accompanied by his
son, Lieut.. Joseph w. Wheeler, a member
Of his staff.
lie received warm welcome and was
congratulated upon his safe return home.
He said his physical condition was ex-
oellent, and that he felt no i'll effects OF the
hard campaign through which he had been.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
LONDON PRESS COMMENT.
Action of the Germans at Manila OBJ
served-Crisis Not Over.

served-Crisis Not Over.
LONDON, August 1.-THE papers this
morning comment upon the unheroic and
theatrical figures cut by Governors General
August and Blanco.
The Daily News congra tulates Admiral
Dewey upon the humanity he displayed.
The Daily Chronicle says the action of
the German commander in removing Gov
ernor General August is likely to increase
the tension between Germany and America.
1t is evident, from the order given to the
Kyncch company of Birmingham for a
large number of military cartridges, that.
although the war is over, the crisis still
exists.
The Standard says: THE fall of Manila
gives America valuable asset in peace
negotiations, but does not diminish the diff
Guilty which President Mckinley will have
to face. The overthrow of Spanish rule
seems likely to reduce the Philippines to a
state of anarchy unless measures are taken
to provide them with a stable government"
The Standards article comments upon
the magnitude of the results achieved, con-
trasted with the limited scale of the opera
tons of the war.
The Pail Mall Gazette comments this
afternoon on the extraordinary action of
the Germans in assisting the flight of Cen
Augusti from Manila"
In terms similar to those used by the
Times this morning. it sharply criticises the
proceeding, drawing attention to its SINH
larity to the German action during the
British Commandment of Zanzibar, when the
usurping sultan sought refuge at the Ger
man consulate.
The Pail Mall Gazette says:
This Manila incident is uncommonly
nigh ii fragrant breach of neutrality and is
certain to be regarded an international
discourtesy II nothing worse
Evening star., 1898-08-17
TERRIFIC STORM AT TowANDA.
Pennsylvania Towns Suffer From an
Electric Disturbance.

TOWANDA, Pa, August 1.-THE most
terrific electrical storm experienced here in
many years passed over the central part
of this county this morning. The storm
was accompanied by wind of almost cy-
clonic velocity and great damage was done
to tobacco and fruit trees.
In some places almost entire orchards
We're razed and snade trees by the score
were uprooted
AT RummerhNld, a short distance from
here, lightning struck and burned a dwell
ing house. young man named Chilson be-
ing instantly killed.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
DAMP TENNIS COURTS.
Heavy Fog at Newport Made Playing
Rather Difficult

NEWPORT, r. l., August IA heavy
fog came in this morning, which made the
tennis courts rather damp and the balls
heavy. There Were thirty-two men left in
to play and the schedule called for the fin
ish of the tournament on Monday, the
finals to be played on that date
The chief interest today centered in the
doubles championship between Ward and
Davis, challengers, against Ware and Shell
don champions.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
THE AMERICAN Loss.
One Report Says Five Were Killed
and FOrty-Ffve Wounded

NEW YORK, August IA special dis
patch from Manila, August 13, via Hong
Kong, to the New York Journal says: Five
American soldiers were killed and about
forty-five wounded in the capture of Manila
this afternoon.
The stars and stripes were raised over
the city at $40 o'clock in the afternoon.
In the bay Admiral Deweys fleet thundered
national salute.
The combined naval and land forces were
employed in the capture of the Spanish
stronghold of the Philippines. AT o O'Clock
In the morning the signal to begin firing
was set on Admiral Dewey's flagship.
The authorities in the city and the con-
sulS of foreign powers had previously been
notified of the intended bombardment For
two hours great shells were thrown into the
city.
After the bombardment the troops moved
forward to attack the Spaniards in the
trenches. There had been no reply to Dew
ey's bombardment, but the land forces met
with a hot reception.
Drove Back the Spaniards.
But the onward rush of the Americans
could not be stayed. With a loss of five
killed and over two score wounded they
drove back the Spaniards and captured
the trenches.
In short time the white flag was hoisted
by the dons, and 1000 soldiers. LOO rifles
and a great quantity of ammunition We're
surrendered.
The Spanish loss has not yet been ascer-
tained. 1t is probably several times as
large that of the American forces.
The Spanish forces in the trenches
numbered about 5000 men, but they wers
well entrenched. Nearly 10,0o0 Americans
were engaged in the assault and their loss
rrder the circ instances is considered small
The colored troops were the first to storm
the trenches and every man was a hero.
When the white flag went up, Capt Gen.
August jumped into launch from the
German cruiser kaiserin Augusta. The
cruiser then left with him on board for
Hong Kong.
The Filpinos are glad that the struggle
is over. The shops are again open, the
blockade has been raised and things will
soon be just they We're before Admiral
Dewey came to destroy Spanish rule here.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
Personal Mention.

Messrs. William l.. Browning and J.
Thomas Sothoron have left the city for a
<ew weeks stay at Atlantic City, after
which Mr.. Browning intends visiting
friends in Pennsylvania.
Mr.. A. T. Brtton has returned from At
lantic City, where his family is spending
the summer.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
WHEN AUGUSTI FLED.

Madrid Adyices Now Say 1t Was
After the Surrender.
MADRID, August II. 10 amt is now
asserted that Gen. August left Manila
after the surrender.
The government has received his report
giving details as to the surrender, but is
not yet ready to publish it.
1t Is asserted that Gen. Augusti OH Au-
gust refused oil propositions to surrender.
Evening star., 1898-08-17

Suicide of an Old Soldier because He
Could Not Re-EnIist.

NEW YORK, August 11.-Gustave Stro-
tokoH. an old soldier, who served for
many years as Gen. Skaters orderly and
private secretary during his Indian cam
paigns. committed suicide In his eonfec-
sionery store, this city, today, by turning
on the gas.
Dependency caused by poverty and in
ability to get back into the army led to the
suicide.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
MRS. W. J. CALHOUN DEAD.

Interstate Commerce commissioners
"fe Expires in Illinois.
CHICAGO, August 17.-Gen McNulta has
received telegram from Danville, Ill.,, an
houncing the death of Mrs w. ]. Calhoun,
wife CT the interstate commerce commits
sioner and friend of President Mckinley.
Mrs. Calhoun died from typhoid fever.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
ICE CREAM AND ICE WATER KILL.
John Long Dies From Too Much of
Both on Shipboard.

NEW YORK, August 17.-John Long,
ageo torty' merchant of Jacksonville, Fla,
oieo thls morning on the steamship An
tonic. which arrived here today
MT. Long was travelling alone. Yesterday
AFTERNOON he told the purser that he was
not feeling well and did not go in to lunch
ne SAT IN MS room and ordered two plates
Oh ice cream and four or five glasses of ice
wafer. soon after disposing of these ne
complained of cramps. He died soon after
ward.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
Return of Secretary Kerr.

Ex-Representative Kerr of Pennsylvania,
secretary of the democratic congressional
committee, is expected to return to the city
tomorrow, when he will be at the head
quarters OF the committee, on 18th street
Evening star., 1898-08-17
GEN PANDo AT VERA CRUZ.
On His Way to Havana to Arcompan
blancO to SDUin.

bf"HcO 10 SPUN.
MEXICO CITY, August 17.-General Pan
do, who has been here, has gone 10 Vera
Cruz, and will thence proceed to Havana,
expecting to accompany General Blanco to
Spain.
lie said to friends while here that both
making peace, and that the war should
nave been continued. His visit here was
merely one for rest and health.
Evening star., 1898-08-17

PITTSF1ELD, ILL.,. August IA man has
been arrested here charged with numbering
ex-State Senator Wall, near Staunton, Ill.
he gives the name of Sebastian v. Nc
Canley of Vanceburg. KY
Evening star., 1898-08-17
PAY FOR THE TROOPS.
Paymasters at Santiago Will Proceed
to Porto Rico.

Orders were issued today directing that
the eleven paym asters who have been at
Santiago with S1,5G0000 shall proceed az
once to Porto Rico to pay the troops Gen
Miles did rot want these paymasters and
the money to be sent to Porto Rico from
Santiago for fear that they might bring
yellow fever The surgeon general does
not believe there is any danger of infec-
t:os.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
The Cable Still Closed.

1t was learned at the War Department
TO-DAY THAI the reopening of the cable to
Manila is surrounded by some complications.
This cable was laid by a British company
D. permission Of the Spanish government.
MLlch granted the company Il subsidy
When Admiral Dewey cut The cable be-
cause the Spanish authorities would not al
low him the use Of II, it was sealed I'd at
Hong Kong by order of the Spanish gov
ernment, and il Is claimed that an order
nom the Spanish government will be nee
essary before the company will be author
lied 10 reopen it. 1t has been believed all
along that as soon as Manila was in DOS
session Of the Americans the cable conn
pany would feel at liberty to restore cable
communication between Hong Kong and
Manila, but this is not the view of off,
Gals of the War Department who have
locked into the subject
Siay Have the Entire Islands Now.
The fall of Manila and the information
that sCme of Admiral Dewey's vessels had
gone to capture the few remaining small
craft fic away In the haI bors of the Phil
ippine group and to take possession of ports
In that group, lead 10 the belief that Ad-
miTal Dewey may have possession of the
entire group of the Philippines before his
operations can be stopped The fall of
Manila the day after the protocol was
signed in Washington. but long before Ad-
miral Dewey could be informed of this
action, practically destroyed Spanish con-
trol in the Philippines. Press dispatches
from Hong Kong state that an expedition
was sent against the Spanish vessels and
ports OF other Islands, and that the vessels
Evening star., 1898-08-17

September Is the Date for Reassemb.
ling-RejectiOn of designations,

MADRID, August II, a.m.-The govern
ment has decided to reject the designations
of the governors general of Cuba, Porto
Rico and the Philippines
The cortes, it is asserted, will reassemble
on September 10.
Evening star., 1898-08-17

LONDON, August 17.-High officials at
the foreign office declare that the story
that Great Britain has recently assumed
plotectorate over the whole of south Ara
bia is nonsensical.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
Consulting the Secretary,

Gen. Wade, president of the Cuban mil
itary commission, has been in consultation
with Secretary Alger and Adjutant Cen
eral Corbin regarding his new assignment
1t will be some time before instructions
will be prepared for the Cuban and Porto
Rican commissions, but they are subjects of
consideration by the administration. The
instructions will cover all the main points,
but many of the details will be left for the
commissions. There is considerable anx-
iety among the staff officers and aids of the
officers composing the commissions as to
whether or not they will be sent along. 1t
is known that the President does not de-
sire large staffs to accompany these officers
or anything like show of force accom-
panying the commissions. Probably only
such officers actually needed in the
conduct of the business will be sent to
Cuba and San Juan.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
Disposal of the Prisoners.

For the present, however, there is little
difference between the peaceful and en-
forced occupation of Manila. save that the
1orceable occupation gives the United
states 1000 prisoners of war. There has
teen 10 time to consider what will be done
with these Spanish prisoners. but the fact
that an amicable understanding had been
reached with Spain as to the occupation of
Manila will probably operate 10 tighten
their condition
Evening star., 1898-08-17
CUBAN COMMISSIONS WORK.
Generals Wade and Butler Confer
With the Rces fdcu

Gems. Wade and Butler, Cuban commits
sioners, had a conference with the Pres
ident today regarding their coming work in
Cuba. Gen. Butler does not think the COM
mission will get to work in Havana N less
than thirty days.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
Private American Claims.

DiHerences may also arise over the prop
erty claimed by Spain. She is not ceding
Cuba as she does Porto Rico, and may ex-
pect to remove or to receive compensation
for what she calls her own property. This
includes the guns Used in the defense of
Havana. There is a costly floating dock in
the harbor which was brought there from
the English shipping yards a short time
before the destruction of the Maine. Other
government property is also valuable.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
Ambassador CambOn's Messape.

Ambassador Cambon sent Il short mes
sage to President Faure, and the ceremony
was over. President Mckinley then show
ed Ambassador Cambon the war room"
which is full of war maps and telegraph
instruments He is the first foreigner ever
in this room, which was as secret as
vault during the war. The ambassador
enjoyed the explanations made to him.
Assistant Secretary Moore of the State
Department and Representative Taylor of
Ohio were witnesses of the opening Of the
cable.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27
PlrH AND POINT.

-"The sultan's wrestler is coming
TO this country" Hes a Mussulman,
of course. "-Clevelan Plain Dealer.
"A Fatal awback.-Puff-"W What
literary-looking chap that fellow
Blevins is, to be sure. You could
tell he knew how to write at glance. .
Critic-"Yes-if you hadn't read his
books. Brooklyn Life.
-Rector's Wife-"You ought 10 avoid
even the appearance Of evil, Do you.
yourself, think the girls who dance are
right?" Belle of the Parish-"They
must be. / know the girls who don't
dance are always left."-IIarlem Life
"A New Theory.-IIe Ga bachelor)--
"No, I'm not an advocate of marriage.
You know. the Scriptures tell US that
there will be no marriage. or giving in
marriage in Heaven" She-"Of course
not; the bachelors will be all in the
other place. no doubt, "-Chicago Rec
ord.
why, papa" said Frances, who was
looking at the family album, surely
this isn't picture OF you?" Yes" re-
piled papa, that is picture of me.
taken when was quite young" well, "
commented the little girl. sit doesn't
look as much like you as you look now :"
london Figaro
A Theory wonder what the rea-
son of a mans natural aversion to
shopping is he remarked as his wife,
with frown, inspected some purchases
he had made for her. 1T is a wise pro-
vision of nature" she answered, with a
sigh. "It prevents great deal Of good
money from being wasted. Washing
ton Star
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27
HOW TO TIE A STRAP.

tying the lead strap to the manger the
same mistake was made. The tie was
too loosely made TO be safe, and if the
horse had any notion of nibbling at the
strap he could easily unite himself.
The illustration shows both the right
and the wrong way of tying either
leather straps or ropes. Fig. / is some
thing like the tie referred to; it is not
reliable, although ii may answer for
temporary hitch. But if wanted to be
positively sure that my horses could not
get loose | would not stop short of the
tie, Fig 2. This is the same rs Fig. /, eX-
cept that every part of it is drawn up
tight. To make it, tie the common bow
knot, Fig. ,, drawing the knot (a) fair
~ tight; pass the end (b) of the strap
through the bow or loop (c), and draw
the loop by pulling at strap (d) until it
hugs the end (b). When doing this, the
knot (a) is liable to loosen, which must
be prevented by holding it with thumb
and forefnger of one hand while the
other does the pulling. Then draw the
end (b) through the drawn-up loop (c),
Fig. 2, as far as possible, and you will
have tie that no animal is able TO undo.
C c. Greiner, in Farm and Fireside.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27

congress and in the galleries. The lady
afterwards said that she might have
been mistaken; but that man with
cocktail before him was named TO her
us Congressman Funston. After she
had been denounced in that violent
manner she declined TO make any public
rctraction or explanation of the case.
The other congressman named did
rot want to talk about il, because all of
them knew that the article told the
truth, and only the truth, concerning
what the lady had seen with her own
eyes as she sat al table in the restau-
rant taking lunch with lady friend
and making notes of things about
her.
The incident referred TO manifested
the fact that public men fully realize
the growth of the spirit OF temperance
throughout the country, and under
stand that they cannot with IMMUNITY
ignore that spirit and sentiment. The
statesmen of the future must be men
of sobriety and free from alcoholic in
fluences. Some of the men now in con-
gress do not realize that fact, and I'M
less they see a new light in the near
future they will be retired by the peo-
pie.
During the last session of congress n
Joint resolution was passed by the house
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-27
FARM AND GARDEN.
STRAPS AND ROPES.
How TO Make n Tie Which No Animal
Can Undo


How TO Make n Tie which No Animal
Can Undo.
As was driving under the shed of one
of our stores recently / found there
team already hitched To the manger.
One of the horses had slipped its bride
from its head and was tlampling ii in
the dirt. After securing my own team,
| also adjusted the dangling bride to its
proper place. Entering the store met
the owner of the team, and in course of
our conversation ! mentioned to him
the condition of his horse as found it.
We'll" he said, mo matter where
aud when you tie that horse, he will
either slip his bride or unite the
straps"
From few points of arguments that
were exchanged between us | found
that my friend either did not know the
proper way of bridling a horse or tying
a strap to the manger.
The throat-latch of his bride hung
far down, so loose that had 10 trouble
in slipping the bride onto the horses
head without unbuckling the same. a
reverse action, caused by the horse
rubbing his head against a post OF
manger would Of course allow the bride
to slip off again. 1t is the object of the
throat-latch of halters and brides to
keep them securely in place, and if our
friend had buckled it just loose enough
so il would not choke the horse, the
bride would never have come off. In