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The herald., 1898-04-05
Matches Made From Paper

The days of the old-fashioned wooden
match are said to be numbered. Matches
are to be made OF paper. By new process
the paper is cut in strips about half an
inch wide. These are drawn through and
saturated with flame producing material.
They are then rolled into tubes and cut the
length of ordinary matches and dipped in
the phosphorus to form the head, which is
lighted by striking in the same fashion as
the ordinary wooden match. 1t Is predicted
that the matchmaking industry will be
entirely revolutionized bythis new method.
The matches are very much lighter and are
thought to be more reliable than the old
sort. Paper of various kinds will be en-
ployed. that made from wood pulp being
better adapted for this purpose.
The herald., 1898-04-05
A Divided Flock

RIVERSIDE, April 4.-There is split In
the ranks of the membership Of the Second
Baptist church (coloredD, and the end Of
the row is hard to determine. Some time
ago the society called a new minister, Rev.
Mitchell, and 1t was mot long before he and
Dave Stokes. one of the deacons of the
church, fell out The result of the misun-
derstanding Is the division of the flock.
Yesterday the supporters of the minister
met and organized another church society,
mad they will go 1t without the aid of the
followers of Stokes. Originally the So
ciety was composed of about forty men,
bers, and half of the number are now
members of the new church.
The herald., 1898-04-05
Smoke as a Lightning Rod

On the approach of thunder storm
French peasants often make up o very
smoky fire, In the belief that safety from
lightning Is thus assured. BY some this /.
deemed a superstition, but Schuster shows
that the custom is based on reason mas
much as the smoke acts as good conduct.
or for carrying away the electricity slow!,
and safety. He points out that in 1OO(
cases of damage by lightning 6S churches
and S.5 mills have been struck. while the
number of factory chimneys' has only beer
03.
The herald., 1898-04-05
ONLY TEN YEARS OLD
But He Is the Editor of a Paying
Newspaper

Columbus, O.-Ten-year-old William Lit
tie, jr, is the youngest editor of regularly
issued newspaper in Ohio. He is the son Of
William Little cashier of the Delaware
County National Bank. One room of his
fathers handsome home is finely equip
ped newspaper office.
William solicits his own advertisements,
gathers his own local news, writes his own
editorials, sets his own type, and does his
own presswork. His subscription list is
nearly 300 and to all subscribers he has a
pleasant greeting on publication day, when
he delivers the paper to them, says the
Press-Post.
His press, though small, is of the best,
ana his type is the finest that money can
buy. The makeup of his paper is neat and
the selection of news shows intelligence.
His local hits bring to him many compli-
ments and his editorials always treat of
current events. He attacks matters NUM-
cipal, religious or educational. In school
duties ne Is as prominently identified. He
Is bright student and a thoroughly am
bilious young gentleman.
he Is making financial success out of
his venture and from the proceeds of the
paper he buys new material constantly,
The herald., 1898-04-05
breaches for Her Husband

GUTHRIE, o. T.-Rev. Mr.. Alderman
pastor of the Methodist church at Pawnee
has been seriously i'll for several weeks
and his wife, little woman, weighing 1Ot
pounds, has not only nursed him and
looked after the household but conducted
the church services, leading the prayer
meeting and preaching two sermons on
Sunday to the entire satisfaction of the
congregation.
The herald., 1898-04-05
Finders Are Not Keepers

In the case of an individual who had
claimed a reward for the restitution of q
diamond ring, which he had found, Judge
Finletter Of Philadelphia rendered a de-
c!sion to the effect that the mere fact OF
finding the ring gave the finder no lien
upon the property. The article had been
lost; its loss was advertised, and to. keep
1t was practically larceny.
The herald., 1898-04-05

All the suitors in Borneo for girls hand
are expected to be generous in their pres
ents to her. These presents are never re-
turned; therefore the wise young lady de-
fers as long as she can a positive selection
of the happy man.
The herald., 1898-04-05
..SICK HEADACHE.

Positively cured by these
Little Pills.
They also relieve Distress from
Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Too
Hearty Eating. A perfect remedy
for Dizziness, Nausea, Drowsiness,
Bad Taste in the Mouth, Coated
Tongue, Pain in the Side, TOR
PID LIVER. They regulate the
Bowels. Purely Vegetable.
SMALL PILL. Small DOSEL.
SMALL PRICE.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25

representatives of several foreign pow
ers, and all seemed to agree that In
drafting this part of the protocol Me-
kinley's aim was simply to keepa free
hand for himself until he should have
time to collect information and decide
what policy the United States should
adopt in the far east. All possible
questions regarding the future of the
archipelago are thus left open, and
both government and public opinion
seem in doubt as to what line shall be
taken by Spain in the forthcoming
negotiations. Much will depend, of
course, on the attitude assumed by the
United States government, and con-
sequently the conflicting currents OF
American public opinion are watched
here with the keenest interest. The
attitude of the powers having far
eastern interests is also much specu-
lated upon, 1t is believed Germany
will not allow great territorial changes
without having something to say
therein.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25
HAWAII ANNEXED.
FORMAL TRANSFER OF THE
ISLANDS TO UNITED STATES.
Minister sewan, ON Behalf of tho United
States, Takes Control-Ahairs of Gov
ernment Temporarily Administered
by Officers OF the Late Republic.

San Francisco Aug 23--The steamer
Belgic has arrived and brought the
following:
Honolulu, Aug. 12.-Precisely at f1:52
o'clock today the Hawaiian flag de-
scended from the flagstaffs on all the
government buildings and exactly at
1883 the stars and stripes foated on
the tropical breeze from every official
flagstaff.
The acknowledgement with prayer
by Rev. &. l.. Pearson pastor of tha
First Methodist church.
lnited States Minister Sewall then
rose and addressing President Dole.
who had risen, presented him with
certified copy of the joint resolution OF
congress annexing the Hawaiian isl
ands to the United States
President Dole answered. acknow.
iedging the making of the treaty of po
litical union, and formally yielded to
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25
ADDITIONS TO OUR NAVY.
Twenty Eight New Vessels to be Con
stTucted at Once.


Washington, Aug 24.-The navy de.
partment has opened bids for sixteen
torpedo boat destroyers and twelve tor
pedo boats, to cost in the aggregate not
to exceed $4,000, 900, as provided in
the last naval appropriation act.
These tweDty-eight destroyers and
torpedo boats constitute the largest
single addition ever made to the navy.
The destroyers are to be completed
within eighteen months and the tor
pedo boats within twelve months.
According to the requirements of the
department, the destroyers are to have
q guaranteed speed of 2s knots. and the
torpedo boats 20 knots The destroyers
are to be about 400 tons and are to cost
not more than s995. 600 each, while the
torpedo boats are TO be about l50 tons
and to cost not more than Si70, 900 each
These destroyers will be the first yes
sels of that type added to our navy
except those improvised from yachts
during the recent war emergency.
A feature causing comment was bid
from Richard b. Peyton of Williams
port, Pa, who offered to construct a
destroyer with a 40 knot speed for
S295,oo0. Bids were generally received
from all the ship builders. the prices
for 30 knots ranging from 500, 900 to
S195, 900.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25
TROOPS SAIL FOR MANILA.
Thirteen Hundred Soldiers Aboard-More
Follpw soon.

San Francisco, Aug. 22.-Ths trans
port Arizona, with Major General Mer-
riam and staff, and about 1900 troops,
sailed for Manila, via Honolulu, just
before noon yesterday. The Scandia,
with another detachment of soldiers.
will depart in "a few days. 1t is under
stood that General Merriam carries
with him plans and authority to con
struct barracks and hospitals for the
troops at Honolulu, which post is now
attached to the department of the
Pacific, of which he is the command
ing officer.
Brigadier General King is in charge
of the troops on the Arizona Major
General Merriam has instructions to
erect hospital at Honolulu to cost
with its site, S35, 900 Barracks for at
least 400 troops are also to be erected
at Honolulu. The First New York
regiment, consisting of 1900 men, and
300 men of the Second regiment of
volunteer engineers, have been sent
from here as the United States first
garrison on the island. The force will
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25
GEN. BASILIO AUGUSTA

arms in the places designated by the
authorities of the United States, and
remaining in the quarters designated
and under the orders of their officers
and subject to control of the aforesaid
United States authorities, until the
conclusion of the treaty of peace be-
tween the two belligerent nations. All
persons included in the capitulation re-
main at liberty; the officers remaining
in their respective homes, which shall
be respected as long as they observe
the regulations prescribed for their
government and the laws in force.
"2. The officers shall retain their
side arms, horses and private property.
All public houses and public property
OF all kinds shall be turned over to the
staff officers designated by the United
States.
- Complete return in duplicate of
mon by organizations and full lists Of
public property and stores shall be rem :
dered to the United States within ten
uuys from tnlS uato.
- All questions relating to the re-
patriation of officers and men of the
Spanish forces and of their families,
and of the expenses which said repat-
riatlon may occasion, shall be referred
to the government of the United States
at Washington. Spanish families NAV
leave Manila at any time convenient
to them. The return of the arms sur
rendered by the Spanish forces shall
take place when they evacuate the city
or when the Americans evacuate.
70. Officers and men included in the
capitulation shall be supplied by the
United States, according to their rank,
with rations and necessary aid, as
though they were prisoners of war.
until the conclusion of n treaty of peace
between the United States and Spain.
All the funds in the Spanish treasury
and all other public funds shall be
turned over to the authorities of the
United States.
"6. This city, its inhabitants, its
churches and religious worship, its ed
ueational and business and its private
property of all descriptions are placed
under the safeguard OF the faith and
honor of the American army"
According to these terms only the
'ity of Manila and suburbs were sur
endered. The agreement was not
lastic enough to cover more.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25

berg communicated with General
Shafter on the subject. and in
response to the dispatch received the
following explanation.
Santiago, Aug. p, ls9s. Referring
to your telegram about overcrowding
the Mobile, her captain reports that,
loaded as she was, going TO Porto Rico,
he could carry 1900 and could carry
1000 comfortably; therefore did not
consider few less than 1,70o too
many. The ship was carefully in
spected by board of officers and DR..
Ives, member of the board, states it
was not overcrowded Accommodations
for officers were. however, somewhat
deficient. The large number of
deaths can probably be accounted for
by the fact that this brigade took
nearly all their sick with them: great
est care has been taken in this respect.
Transports have been loaded with
from 200 to 300 men less than the Same
ship brought down
(Signed) SKATER,
AtMa ipF
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25

Minister Sewall as the representative
of the government of the United States.
the sovereignty and public property OF
the Hawaiian islands
Mr.. Sewall replied "Mr. President
In the name of the United States. |
accept the transfer of the sovereignty
and property of the Hawaiian govern
ment. The admiral commanding the
United States naval forces in these
waters will pi oceed to perform the
duty entrusted to him
The Hawaiian band played Hawaii
Ponoi, the national anthem. Colonel
Fisher gave the order to the national
guard battery stationed on the execu-
tive grounds, in command of Lieuten-
ant Ludwig, to fire the national salute
of twenty-cne guns, which was also
repeated by the guns of the Philadel
phia. As the echo of the last gun rev.
erberated in the hills. bugle sounded
and the national ensign of Hawaii
came slowly down until it reached the
ground, never to go up again.
There was short pause Then Ad.
miral Miller nodded slightly to Lieu
tenant Winterhalter, who gave the
order ''Colors, roll off, The flagship
band struck up the well-knowu strains
of "The Star Spangled Banner and.
as the stars and stripes slowly ascend
ed there was breath1ess suspense But
as it reached the top, cheers broke
forth from the crowds below. and sa-
lutes of 2l guns were again fired by
the Hawaiian battery and the Phila-
delphia.
few minutes after the hoisting of
the official flag, others were raised
from the two side towers and from the
military headquarters. Minister Sc
wall then read proclamat ation, stating
that President Mckinley directs that
the civil, judicial and military powers
of the government shall continue to be
exercised by the officers of the republic
of Hawaii. All such officers will be
required to take an oath of allegience
to the United States and renew their
bonds TO the United States govern
ment.
The powers of the minister of foreign
affairs will cease. so far as they relate
to diplomatic intercourse between Ha.
waii and foreign nations. The munich
pal legislation of Hawaii and the exist
ing customs regulations will practically
remain in force until the congress of
the United States shall otherwise de.
termine
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25

Troops VIII Go to Honolulu.

San Francisco, Aug. GA telegram
has been received from the war depart
ment ordering all the troops of General
Merritt's department remaining here
to be sent to Honolulu with at least
four months subsistence and medical
stores, and to be held there until
further orders. This practically trans
fers the scene of expeditionary opera
tions from San Francisco to the Ha-
waiian islands, and gives the troops
more pleasing prospect than muster.
ing out, to which they had been look
ing forward.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25
NAVAL CASUALTIES
Only Twenty Men Died Our Ships
From All Causes During The War.

Only Twenty Men Died on Our ships
From All Causes During The War.
Boston, Aug. "a Admiral Sampson
was informed today that the entire
naval casualties from all causes during
the war was only twenty His reply,
while it cannot be constructed as re-
Election on the war department, points
to the absence of causes which operate
so disastrously to the army. He said
we know how to take care of our
men in the navy. You see, we are al
ways on a war footing That is, today
we handle ourselves in time of peace
with as much eXactness and discipline
as in time of war
Our target practice in time OF peace
IS carried out with as much care and
precision as If we had the enemy con
stantly in sight In the same way we
are so accustomed to the distribution
of supplies and the care of the sick
from long training in peace that when
war comes we are ready for anything,
The men on most of the ships in the
fleet had been for six months without
going ashore until we reached New
York Saturday, and they have borne
up under the strain of monotonous
existence on shipboard and of hot
climate wonderfully we'll. =
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25
MERRITT'S REPORT.
CAPITULATIoN COVERS CITY OF
MANILA ONLY.
Terms Not Elastic Enough Co Cover
Entire Possessions as at First
Thought-Spain Hopes
TO Retain Them.

Hongkong, Aug. 22.-The following
are the terms of the capitulation:
The undersigned, having appointed
a commission to determine the details
of the capitulation of the city and de-
fenses of Manila and its suburbs and
the Spanish forces stationed therein,
IN accordance with agreement entered
into the previous day by Major General
Wesley Merritt, United States army,
American COMMUNICATIVE chief in the
Philippines, and his excellency, Don
Ferain Jardines. acting general-in-chie
OF the Spanish army in the Philippines
have agreed upon the following:
II. The Spanish troops, European and
native, capitulate the city and defenses,
with all honors of war, depositing their
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25
Spain to Coin ESQ, 900 Kllo. of silver.

Madrid, Aug, 23.-It is stated that
the cabinet has decided to make repre-
sentations to the Washington govern.
ment regarding the conduct of the
insurgents in continuing to attack
Spanish detachments. 1t also agreed
to pay the repatriated soldiers their
arrears of salary when they land in
Spain, and resolved to purchase 250,.
600 kilos of silver for coinage. The
question of the personnel Of the peace
commission has not yet been definitely
decided
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25
SP AIN EVASIVE.
VIII Try to Compel Payment For Public
Works.

VIII Try to Compel Payment For Public
Works.
Madrid, Aug. GA committee con
sisting of Duke Almodovar de Rio, the
foreign minister; Senior Romero Giron
minister of the colonies; Lieutenant
General Correa, minister of war. and
Captain Aunon, minister of marine, is
preparing instructions for Cuban and
Porto Rico commissioners, which will
be dispatched on August 81, so as to
arrive within the time fixed by the
protocol.
In these instructions attention will
be called to the distinction between
cession of territory and cesson of SOW
ereignty. In the later case it seems to
be maintained here that buildings and
public works will remain the property
OF the sovereign. power until they are
paid for by the government
Certain members of the cabinet are
OF the opinion that the commission
will have first of all to determine some
legal and administrative modus vivendi
during the transactional period until
the evacuation is completed Mean
while, the government will probably
call the attention of the cabinet at
Washington to the fact that while the
insurgent leaders profess to accept the
armistice their subordindtes continue
to carry on hostilities against outlay
ing Spanish garrisons
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25

Batabano, Cuba, on the British steam.
er Guiltermo Lopez
When last heard of. General Pando
was alleged to be in command of the
Spanish forces at Manzauillo, near
Santiago, although at that time it was
asserted, at Havana that he was still
there. He has evidently been on some
mysterious mission. the nature OF
which cannot be guessed.
1t is not known when General Pando
left the island The last known OF
him is when his forces marched to
relieve Santiago the latter part o,
June.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25
West Indlas Prefer American Rule.

Kingston, Jamaica, Aug. 24.-Coin-
cident with the West Indian sugar
conference to assemble at Barbadoes,
September 8, for the purpose of pro-
testing against sacrifice of the
colonies. Jamaica is preparing a
plebiscite to the British parliament
requesting permission to endeavor to
arrange for annexation to the United
States. The promoters of this move.
ment are endeayoring to secure inter
colonial cooperation, but are not de.
pending upon it.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25
DIVISION OF SAMOA.
Proposed BY Germans In Order to Pre-
vent Conflict.

vent Conflict.
Berlin. Aug, 23-The Marine Poll
tische Correspondent. which created a
sensation some time ago by advocating
an anti American attitude in the Phil
ippines, now draws attention to Amer
icas acquisition of Pago-Pago and pro-
poses that the Samoan islands be di-
vided between Germany, England and
America, England taking Savay, Ger
many Opolu and America Tutuitua, as
the only way to prevent conflict.
The Neuste Nachrichten, comment
ing upon the article in the Politische
Correspondent, says Germany will gain
nothing by occurrences. and also de-
elares that Loranze Marquee and Della
goa bay are rapidly becoming English,
and urges the government to assert its
rights there
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25
MINERS FROM DAWSON

Predict a Famine Next Winter-New
Districts.
Victoria b. G., Aug. 23.-The steamer
City of Seattle arrived this evening
from Alaska with over 100 passengers,
mostly exeursionists. Among the pas
sengers were Is miners from Dawson
with small amount of gold dust.
Some of the miners from the interior
say that fears are now being enter
tanned of famine next winter. So
far only 16 steamers have arrived from
st. Michaels and the river is now very
low. There are 10000 people in the
Klondike,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25
ADMIRAL sCHLEY.

eept his attendants are allowed to see
him or have any conversation with
him
A rumor that he had yellow fever is
positively denied. No symptoms of
fever have been discovered His i'll
ness is more in the nature of a break
down than anything else. The long
strain at Santiago has told on him,
but it is announced all he needs is rest.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25
doomed a reverent obeisance to the

doomed reverent obeisance to the
dead hero.
All along the line, on piers. on sheds,
houses, and every possible point OF
vantage, people were packed The
river craft, crowding the warship.
close, were jammed with passengers,
sinking the sides of the vessels almost
to their guard rails on one side, giving
the impression that even the ships
themselves bowed in unconcious salute
to the returning naval heroes.
Within the history of the city there
has never been known such a crowd,
nor one so universally good natured
and jolly.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25
MYSTERIOUS MISSION.
Spanish General is Trying to Reach
Havana Incog.
SHAFTER,
Major General.

Washington, Aug 22.-The state de-
partment has received telegram from
Consul Thompson at Progresso,
Mexico, stating that General Pando.
the Spanish general, second in COM
mand to Blanco, had arrived incognito
at Progresso on the Mexican steamer
Campeche. The consul says General
Pando seeks to enter Havana oI
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25
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SPANISH INTENTIONS.
VIII Hold dTenaciousIy to All the Philippines
Except Manila

Madrid, Aug. 21.-While the gov
ernment devotes its attention for the
moment chiefly to questions of detail
relating to the Antilles, much anxiety
Is felt with regard to the Philippines
question, which is likely to create much
more serious difficulties On this subject
very little guidance is afforded by the
studiously vague terms employed in the
protocol These words have been care
fully examined with the aid of all avail
able dictionaries, not only by Spanish
ministers, but also by the diplomatical
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25
Shafter Defends Himself.

Washington, Aug 22.-Some com
plant reached the war department
concerning the bad sanitary condi,
tions on the transport Mobile, which
arrived at Moantauk Point few days
ago from Santiago. The ship, it was
charged, was overcrowded and the sick
on board were not properly or ade-
provided for. General Stern.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-08-25
RImetallIc shut Dnwn.

Butte, Mont, August 22-On account
OF strike of engineers, which has
been on for week or more, Superin-
tendent Werner Zeigler says the mine
will be closed down indefinitely, and
that all orders for supplies has been
countermanded,