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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-12-13

$50 you can't go hunting with me
on the 2oth?" yelled one young De-
troit business man to another over
the telephone.
"Don't see how l possibly can, old
man. But say; leave it open for a
couple of days. Between you and me,
I have an appointment to be married
on that date, but she may be willing
to make change SO that I can get
away with you."-Detroit Free Press.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-12-13

Tulsa was not to be long with
ont two newspapers, the Democrat
quickly succeeding the New Era.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-12-13

Living by ones wits has been recom-
mended as an anti-fat remedy Chi
cago Daily News.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-12-13
of Two Evils.

Volunteer-At first we thought tina
nothing could be worse than the arm,
ration.
Friend-Well, what was worse?
"When we didn't get it."-Judge.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-12-13

Miss Passe-Yes, this is my twenty.
third birthday.
Miss Caustique-How history re-
peats itself!-Town Topics.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-12-13

Horses Of : Famons ltegfrhent.
The horses Of the rough riders"
sold Tor $si.u7o, little less than half
rhot they cost. ~
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upon the citizenship OF individuals.
AS to the status of the freedmen,
the commission is under special
instructions to make roll of Cher
okee freedmen in accordance with
the acts Of congress governing.
This being the case it becomes a
question whether the two commits
sions will deem that a proper
subject OF negotiation. The status
of the white adopted people will
probably be a matter to be settled
by the two commissions, as will
also the claim Of the Delawares.
The prospects for an agreement
with the Dawes commission are
generally considered f1attering. A
majority of the Cherokee people
realize that the enforcement of the
Curtis bill would work very great
hardship upon them and the belief
is that a more favorable treaty can
be made and that the Curtis law
can be set aside. But when the
agreement is reached and signed,
as it must be within the next thirty
days, then will come the real tug
of war. If it suits a majority of
the citizens of the nation, it will
certainly meet the strong oppo-
ssition of the classes il will be found
to injure. It may be. confidently
expected that when the election is
called and the day set on which a
vote shall be cast, that strong
fight will be waged against il and
if tits not an agreement fair to a
majority Of the citizens of the ma
ton that it will undoubtedly be
voted down. There are some things
the average Cherokee may believe
to be right and just that in the
very nature of things cannot be.
obtained. Taking everything into
consideration, the part Of wisdom
viii be to compromise differences
and settle upon the ratification Of
the most favorable agreement that
can be reached and settle once for
III this ysxed question.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1898-08-13
HEALTH GOOD IN NAVY.
As Safe From Disease as i'm Battle

Washington, Aug. 6.-The secretary OF
the navy tonight made public the follow
ing telegram from Admiral Sampson:
Playa, Aug. 6, lS9S-The marine bat
talon is in excellent health. The sick
list numbers p per cent. The fleet sur
geon reports they are in better condition
for service in this climate than they were
when they first arrived south in June.
The health of the squadron at Guantan-
amo is fairly good. The sick list numbers
about per cent. The general tone of
health of the ships company has fallen
considerably since the first of July. This
however is not due to the prevalence rf
any disease, but is probably due to the
release from the strain and constant ef-
fort under which they so long lived, and
to this probably more than to any other
cause is due their somewhat impaired
physique. | do not think it necessary to
send the marine battalion north. The
crews have borne their privations in a
manner beyond praise. The ships crews
have not been ashore in six months and
three months have been in debilitat ting
climate. SAMPSON.
Secretary long stated tonight that it
was the purpose of the department to or
der north those ships not required for
the blockade as soon as the exigencies of
the war will permit.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1898-08-13
PASSENGER FARES WERE CUT.
Reduction That VIII Affect All
Western Rates.

Chicago, Aug. GA passenger rate war
that will affect directly every fare in the
west has been declared. Next Monday
the rate between Chicago and st, Paul
and Minneapolis will be SS The tariff
is now Sll so. On the same day and
thereafter the rate between Chicago and
Omaha will be 50 25 The normal rate
is $l2 rs.
Tickets may now be purchased between
Chicago and Kansas City for $40 80. The
normal tariff is $l2 So The Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul took the initiative
in the fight Other lines have declared
their intention of following its lead.
Blame for the necessity for these reduc-
tions is placed by the Chicago, Milwau
kee & st. Paul on the Canadian Pacific.
That line, the Milwaukee & st. Paul de
clares in its notice, brought about a war
of rates to Alaskan points. The applica-
ton of these low rates-about so per
cent below authorized tariffs-affected
the Chicago-St. Paul situation to sucn
an extent that brokers have had no DIFF
ticulty i'll selling tickets for either St.
Paul or Minneapolis for IS and So so.
The same rates have been made by the
brokers for weeks from st. Paul to Chi
cago. The reductions made WI affect
not only St. Paul, Omaha and Kansas
City traffic, but all that beyond these
points, the new fares being rendered as
basing rates to connecting lines.
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ALGER REBUKES ROOSEVELT,
SnapDy Cablegram to the Distin-
guished Rough Rider.

The following correspondence has
passed between Colonel Roosevelt and
Secretary Alger:
Santiago de Cuba-My Dear Secre-
tary: | am writing with the knowledge
and approval of General Wheeler. We
earnestly hope that you will send us
most OF the regulars and at any rate the
cavalry division, including the Rouga
Riders, who are as good as any regulars
and three times as good as any state
troops-to Puerto Rico There are 1900
effective men in this division and if those
who are left behind were joined to them
we could land at Puerto Rico in this
cavalry division close to 1000 men who
would be worth easily 10000 national
guards armed with black powder Spring
fields or other achaic weapons. Very re-
spectfully. THEO. ROOSEVELT"
The following reply was cabled:
"Your letter OF the 32d received. The
regular army, the volunteer army and
the Rough Riders have done well, but
suggest that unless you want to spoil
the effects and glory of your victory you
make no invidious comparisons. The
Rough Riders are no better than other
volunteers. They had an advantage in
their arms for which they ought to be
very grateful.
"R. A. ALGER, Secretary of War;"
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HIPPOPOTAMI DISAPPEARING
The Last One in Natal Has Been
Slaughtered.

The last hippopotaumus has been
slaughtered in Natal. All the larger and
more curious creatures are disappearing
so fast that this will be monotonous
world, at any rate for the naturalists, in
another century. Not so long ago the
haunted the rivers Of Cane
Colony and Natal, and "lake COW bacon,
as the salted layer of meat underlying the
hides is called, was a favorite dish, 5u..
now this huge creature has disappeared
from both countries. The hunter has
been its enemy for many century, but
the rife is a far more deadly weapon than
the assegai.
The animal had an appetite proportion
al to its bulk, and can accommodate a
great deal of vegetable produce. Besides
this it is wasteful feeder, tramping
down and tearing up much more than it
consumes, and it prefers cultivated plants
to wild vegetation. That has proved its
doom in Natal
One herd was left at Seacow lake, a
coast lagoon near Durham, and was pro-
tected by the government. 1t consisted
of parents and family of five. Unfor-
unately these, like young people all the
world over, loved s'sweeties,' and made
nocturnal raids on the neighboring sugar
cane planta tions. The owners petitioned
the government, warrant of execution
was granted, and the parental bull, who
must have been nearly so years old, was
the last to fall, and will henceforth be
only an "exhib:t' at the Durham muse
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NO ANSWER RECEIVED YET,
Spain Accepts the Terms--The Dove
of Peace Files Slowly

Madrid, Aug. 6.-Evening.-The cab
met today approved the basis of the
peace conditions proposed by the United
States. Duke Almodovar del Rio, the
minister of foreign affairs, is charged with
revising the reply, which will be read and
approved at the cabinet council tomorrow
morning. 1t is stated on good authority
that the Spanish reply will give no oc-
casion for a further response from the
United States.
Washington, Aug. 6.-Spain's answer to
the American demands was not received
by the French ambassador up to mid
night tonight. NJ Cambon and his staff,
who had been awaiting it through the
evening, at that hour were convinced that
it would not arrive before tomorrow and
the ambassador retired and his staff went
to their homes.
The English Version.
London, Aug. 6.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Sunday Times says:
Spains answer will accept all the
American terms except that regarding the
Cuban debt. The government will fight
this point on the ground that in all 9TH
er cessions of territory by one nation to
another the ceded territory has carried
with it its own debt or the propor,.on be-
longing to the nation by wnlcn it is
ceded.
President Mckinley will receive the an
swer on Monday or Tuesday. Senior sa-
gasta, in conference with politicians and
generals, follows the example of Senor
CASTELAR, in 1873. His objects are two
fold-to provide the responsibility for the
decision and to avoid the convocation of
the cortes.
Disguised With Puerto Ricans.
The news from Puerto Rico is received
with great disappointment. The Span
iards are disgusted with the welcome the
natives have given the Americans and
the news that the volunteers have thrown
their arms down.
The general opinion is that it is not
worth while to risk lives and spend mil
lions for the sake of territories which are
worse than disoyal to the mother coun-
try. 1t is assumed that there will be no
international trouble over the evacuation
of the West Indies. The war has cost
$3.50 100000
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MOntauk Indians Protest.

New York, Aug, There is a likeli-
hood Of a legal contest growing out of
the establishment of the new camp at
Montauk Point.
Scott & Treadwell of this city, attor-
neys for the Montauk tribe of Indians,
have served notice on United States At
torney General Griggs that they claim
ownership OF the land and protest against
dealings for possession of the point by
the United States government with the
Long Island Railroad Company.
Former Judge Scott said last night that
the notice was served because his clients
did not wish to be held guilty OF laches
by failure to assert their right at all
times when their rights were ignored.
IF the United States government fails
to recognize the rights of the Indians,
Judge Scott said, proper proceedings
will be instituted to compel it to do So
The railroad has no title to this land .
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ROOSEVELT HURT.
Grazed by II Spanish Shell In Battle
Before Santiago.

New York, Aug 6.-Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt has not hitherto been reported
among the wounded at Santiago, but ac-
cording to the statement of rough rider,
now one of the wounded on Governors
island, he was slightly hurt by frag-
ment of Spanish shell during the attack
on San Juan hill.
Teddy" said the rough rider, "was
with four or five other officers just below
the brow of hill upon which one of
our batteries was placed. A Spanish
she'll flew over the crest and exploded
just above the heads of the group. Two
officers were painfully wounded, but Ted
dy, with his usual good luck, escaped
with a Craze OF the back of his right
hand. Whipping out his handkerchief
he bound it round his hand. A little
later, when he was near our line, he held
up his bandaged hand and exclaimed,
gayly: See here, boys; I've got it, too
Il never saw anybody so anxious to
be in the thick OF trouble at Teddy. The
first day the rough riders were held in
reserve Teddy chafed terribly. He kept
saying: I wish they would let us start
'We all idolize Teddy. He wears
flannel shirt most of the time and refuses
to fare any better than his men. Why,
he wouldn't have shelter tent when
they were distributing them. There is
not one of our fellows who would not
follow Teddy to hades if he ordered us
1t is supposed that Colonel Roosevelt's
casualty was regarded as too slight to
be reported or that it was suppressed at
his request, on account of his desire not
to alarm his family and friends by an
appearance in the list of wounded.
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IS IN FAVOR Of THE CANAL
MORGAN SAYS IT IS NECESSARY
senator Morgan Thinks the Nicar-
aqua Canal Will he Built by
American Money-The Next Ses-
sion of Congress May Pass the
Bill.

San Francisco, Aug s.-The Hawaiian
commission made up of Senators Cullom
and Morgan and Representative Hit, has
arrived in this city and will take passage
for Honolulu ON the AIariposa sailing
Wednesday.
There is one other great question which
Senator Morgan hopes to see taken up
and settled next winter when congress
meets. This is the Nicaraguan canal, and
he believes that this congress should at
its next session pass the bill now before
the senate providing for the construction
of the canal. He says:
The republican party is committed to
it, and it is a thoroughly American pol
icy. 1t can be built for 100000 900,
though | placed the estimates in my bill
at Sll5,oO0,O00, SO that no one could
criticise it as underestimated. The Near
aqua canal would have been built long
ago but for the opposition of those who
are more English than American, and
who were ready to help England secure
a partnership in the construction and the
control of the canal.
There is a new bill before congress
now, and new light on the whole propo
sition is before the country. The Nicara-
qua canal commission will make report
showing the practicability of the prop
osition and the commercial necessity for
the construction of the canal. The war
and the great voyage of the Oregon, with
the anxiety of the whole nation over the
safety of the magnificent battleship, have
already demonstrated the absolute need
of the canal in time of war, and President
Mckinley will recommend it in his next
message to congress.
II believe the Nicaragua canal will be
built and built by American capital. 1t
is now necessary to bring together the
different parts of our POSSESSIONS and to
connect the Atlantic seaboard with the
Pacific and with Hawaii. The commerce
of the world demands the construction of
this great waterway. Holding Puerto
Rico in the Caribbean sea and a protect
olate over Cuba, this nal1on would be
craven to allow any other power to have
any part OF interest in the control of the
canal
1t is believed that Senator Morgans
bill making the canal a government pro
ject will be passed during the coming ses-
sion. The navy department is intensely
interested in the canal, Arguments are
being prepared by the experts of the de-
partment now for submission to congress.
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CITY OF GUAYAMO TAKEN.
General Haines' Brigade Captures
The Little City.

Ponce, Aug. 6-General Brooke.s ad-
vance guard entered Guayamo yesterday
afternoon after sharp skirmish in which
men on both sides were wounded. The
general advance was delayed by the
grounding of the transport Massachu-
setts, with General Brooke's headquarters
aboard The Massachusetts t1oated last
night.
The cavalry troops will go overland to
the army is to cross the island, and they
will probably be unmolested.
The Spanish force at Guayamo, num-
bering 500, were driven back toward Ca
yey, with the loss of one killed and two
wounded. OF the Americans Privates
Gordon, Waleott and Retfe of the Fourth
Ohio were wounded, none fatally.
General Haines occupies the town. Ma
ior Flagler, while reconnoitering near
Coamo last night, ran into the enemy's
piekets and was fired upon. Thirty shots
were fired, but no one was injured.
Gen. stones Operations.
Ponce. Aug. 6, via St. Thomas, Aug. 6.
General Roy Stone is clearing the road
from Ajuntas to Utuado. He has
force of 500 natives at work. A company
of the Second Wisconsin and battalion
of the Nineteenth regulars are moving to
his support A considerable force of
Spaniards is reported to the northwest
and frequent alarms are given, but there
has been no fight as yet There has been
much activity among the troops here.
The Official Report.
Washington, Aug. Late today the
first news dispatch came to the war de-
partment from General Miles. 1t was AS
follows:
Ponce, Aug. 6, lsos.-Genenl Brooke
reports Hanes brigade, Fourth Ohio and
Third Illinois, captured Guayamo yester-
day. Slight skirmish with the enemy in
and about town. Enemy's strength es-
tin1ated at about 500. 1t is not ascer-
tanned if any of them are regulars. The
resistance was not strong. Private John
0. Cordner was wounded in the knee;
G. W. Rife, both legs below the thigh;
Lew Wolcott, right foot. None serious;
all of the Fourth Ohio. One Spaniard
was killed and two wounded so far as
known. MILES.
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Secretary Day to Resign.

New York, Aug. S.-A Washington
special to the Herald says:
In connection with the probable selec-
ton Of Secretary Day as one Of the peace
commissioners, it is stated he will, at
an early date, retire from the office of sec
retaly Of state, and, after concluding his
labors as one of the members of the com
mission, resume the practice Of law in
Canton.
Although this is the first public an
nouncement that Day intends to retire
from public life, it has long been known
to his intimate friends that when he ac-
cepted the portfolio he did SO with the
understanding that he would resign i'm
mediately after peace was restored be
tween Spain and the United States.
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THE GERMANS AT MANILA.
The Conduct of the German Admiral
Causes Uneasiness

Chicago, Aug. THE special CORES
pondent of the lnterOcean with Admlra
Dewey's fleet off Manila. writing undel
date of July !, says:
There is some feeling Of uneasiness
here as to the intentions of the powerful
German squadron that has been centerec
here. 1t now contains practically the full
strength OF the kaisers fleet on the As
latte station, but the assurances that il:
size would be quickly reduced have not
been fulfilled 1t now seems certain that
the Germans are playing some deep game
either aimed at the seizure of one of The
group or an armed protest against BON
bardment.
Several incidents have tended to in
crease this feeling. Two nights ago Vice
Admiral Won Diedrichs was indiscreet
enough to send a launch alongside of tht
flagship Olympia. 1t was very dark, anJ
her crew failed to observe the sentry
challenge. and several rifle balls were sent
whistling over her awning. She yer,
promptly hove to and showed a light
The Germans wanted permission to senc
the cruiser Irene down to NIariveles that
night, and when their request was pre-
sented to Admiral Dewey he readily
granted it. The boarding party was re
minded that it was time of war, and
that all craft that approached the fleet
at night and either failed to stop and
show light OF give the countersign were
fired upon.
The German officers accepted the ex.
planation, but they were not pleased at
the recollection of the whistle of the bul
lets.
Again on Monday last the McCulloch
with Flag Lieutenant BruEby aboard
overhanled the cruiser Irene outside. She
Was very slow about stopping her en-
gnes and later in Mariveles bay her of
ticers were displeased when the AeCul'
loch ran across her bow.
Admiral Won Diedlichs continues to de-
clare he was ordered here merely to look
after German interests. His officers have
fraternized considerably with the Spanish
officers on shore and have made merry At
Il dinner and dance. One of their func-
tions is said, however, to have ended un-
pleasantly. 1t was a banquet, and owe,
their cups all sorts of goodfellowship was
pledged. Finally one of the German of
ticers intimated that the kaiser would
like a few Of the Philippine Islands. Hi:
intimation was at once resented with
spirit by the partially intoxicated bat
still proud Spaniards.
The Irene picked up some Spanish ref
ugees on the; northwest coast of Luzon
and brought them into Manila and the
German fleet has been making free use
of Mariveles bay, where most Of the ships
took supplies and exchanged for relief
crews from the big German transport
Darmstadt.
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FOUGHT AUGUS=
TI'S FORCES
FIRST LAND BATTLE AT MANILA
RESULTS IN REPULSE OF
THE SPANISH.

London, August GA dispatch
from Hong Kong says
The German steamer Petrarch
left Manila August q and has ar
rived here. She reports that the
Spanish soldiers at Manila attacked
the American camp on the night Of
July 81.
The Spanish forces were over
5000 strong. They charged the
American forces several times
The fire broke the Spanish center
and they retreated.
Later they made IL second charge,
but shortly after retreated no the
bushes, keeping up incessant fire.
Eleven Americans were killed
and thirty-seven wounded. Span
ish losses are reported as great.
During the fighting the rebels re-
mained neutral
FURTHER DETAILS OF FIGHT.
San Francisco. August GA spe-
cinI to the Examiner dated Manila.
July 81, via Hong Kong, August =,
says
A heavy engagement took place
tonight between the American and
Spanish forces at Ma1ate. The
Spanish made an attack attempting
to break our right. After an hours
fighting they were repulsed.
The troops engaged were the
First battalion of California vOlun-
teers, the Tenth Pennsylvania, the
First battalion, Third artillery, reg
ulars, and Battery A Utah volunteer
artillery.
Our loss was nine killed and
forty-four wounded.
The Spanish loss was upward of
two hundred killed and three hum
dred wounded.