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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
THE CESSI0N OF LUZON
Spain Will Undoubtedly
Fight Against It.
DEATH BLOW TO THEIR PRESTIGE
Fears of AN Agreement between Eng
land and America Also CRus-
ing Cneasiuess.

London, Aag. 2G. dispatch to the
Standard from Madrid, by way Of
France, says A very unfavorable i'm
preston has been caused in Madrid by
kilograms attributinR to President Me.
hlnIe, the intention of instructing the
peace commissioners to insist upon the
oession Of Luzon. that American CON-.
rHerce should have the same footing as
Spanish In the Philippines, and that
spain should pledge itself that none Of
the Spanish colonies should he coded
to European powers. II sucb are the
intentions OF the United States gov
eminent, the negotiations are very sure
TO be lahorious, even if an understand
ing is arrived at. The Spanards con-
slider the cession of Luzon, their best
and most important island, 70 be q
death blow to their prestige and SOW
ereignty in these regions, and that II
would Ire irretrievably weakened by
the presence OF Americans in the heart
Of their colonies.
Commercial equality with the Unit
ed States in the archipelago would an
null the only advantage and compensa.
ton which they might have expected
to have derived from the cost and sacri.
fices which have been necessary TO
maintain their rule in the Archipelago
The separation OF church and state
would be most unpalatable TO most
Spaniards and wonld create grave diff
entities in their relations with the vati.
can and the church, let alone the pow
erful religious orders in Spain, which
are always disposed to side with Don
Carlos against the present dynasty.
Last, but not least. any pledge to re-
irain from ceding any part to the pow
ers would displease many statesmen
and people of all classes. who are daily
more and more inclined to advocate the
sale of the Spanish archipelagoes to
the highest bidder. especially to Cont
mental powers most likely to be in posi-.
ton to arrest the growth OF American
political and commercial influence in
the far East.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
LAST TO LEAVE CUBA.
All Of shafter's Army, Including the
General, Sail From Santiago.

All OF Shafter's Army, Including the
General, Sail From Santiago.
ashington, Aug. 27.-The last of
Skaters army will sail from Cuba to-
morrow. The following dispatch was
received at the war department late
TINS afternoon:
Santiago, via JIayti, Aug. 27.-Ad-
lutant-General, L. S. A, WASHINGTON:
Command all embarked except aetach-
ment OF recruits of the First Illinois
volunteer infantry, and part OF the
Ninth Massachusetts volunteer infan-
try, all of which will embark tmorroW
morning on transports now here. Cen
efal Butt, with the First Illinois, on
the Berlin, and the Berkshire with 800
convalcscents, leave this morning for
Montauk Point. / leave with head
quarters and one company OF the First
infantry on the Mexico by noon today.
Instructions about the Ori1aba pro-
ceedlng to Montana Point just received.
The Allegheny left yesterday with the
Ninth Massachusetts on board. The
Unionist. having on board one company
OF the First Illinois and private horses.
leaves today. The Saratoga, with Lien
tenant Freedman and $50 of the Fifth
infantry, arrived this morning; 300
more are expected on the Knioker beck.
or IN two or three hours.
"SHAFTEh. Major General.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
KILLED AND INJURED.
Electric Car Struck by Lightning at
Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Pa. Aug. 26.-During a
heavy thunder storm today lightning
struck summer car on the Second
avenue traction line az it was passing
Greenwood avenue, and as a result one
passenger is dead, another will proba-
bly, die. and four others are badly hurt
Dead--B. S. Feare, aged 80, we'll
known business man of Hardwood.
Injured--Mrs- Sarah Munhall, skull
fractured, arm broken and hurt inter-
nally-will probably die; Eugene Mum
hall, her son, badly cut about head;
David Thomas, head and arm cut and
bruised; unknown foreigner, foot
crushed; James a. Butler, shocked.
The car, which contained about II
passengers, was travelling at about 90
mile rate when the bolt struck it, ex-
plodinQ the motors and setting fire to
the coach. The passengers were panic
stricken, and made frantic efforts to es-
cape through the tightly-drawn canvas
sides.
Mr.. Feae, in jumping, alighted on
his head, crushing his skull in hor-
rible manner. He lived but short
time. All the injured received their
injuries in attempting to jump before
the car came TO q standstiu,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
is THE SULTAN DEAD?
Trouble Of Large Dimensions Is Brew.
ing In the Orient

ing In the Orient.
London, Aug. 26.-A dispatch to the
Herald from Tangier says: In order
effectually to check the rumors Of the
sultan's death and divert the public at
tention, it is sssiduously reported that
the sultan has left Marrakesh for Fee,
there to receive the embassies official
visits, returning after the uprising has
been quelled. Meanwhile, the grand
vizier is alarmed at the increasing in.
fuence OF Germany, and at the Italian
demands, and is preparing to dispatch
a Moorish embassy to Europe, probably
to London and Rome, to settle out
standing claims.
The Spanish gunboat General VAL
dez arrived this morning with govern
ment orders for the Spanish minister.
There is great excitement at the Italian
consulate. Mohammed Torres is be-.
coming threatening, and the Italians
are defiant. Ii there is no answer to the
ntimatum, a warship will start at once
for Spezza.
There is absolutely no definite news
concerning the sultan, and the public
mind is undecided whether he is dead
or alive
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
RATtOfIS FOR CUBANS.
Shipload of Provisiona for the Starving
People Of the Isl."d.


Washington. Aug. 27.-The Comal
sailed from Tampa to Havana today
with 1000 600 government rations for
distribution to the starving people Of
Cuba. These rations will be distrib-
uted by Lieutenant A. d. Niskern, un-
der the direction of Captain Lotus
Niles, of the artillery, In conformity
with the orders of the president and
secretary OF war. Supplies will be fur
nished to other province IN the island
under the direction Of officers Of the
army as the emergency demands.
1t has been learned that there will
be no difficulty regarding the entry Of
the supply vessels to Caban ports or
their distribution under the direction
of United States officers. 1t is said
that the Spanish authorities in Cuba
are glad to have the provisions sent in.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
Settlement Of War Claims,

Salem, Aug. 81. --Governor Lord to.
day received, concurred in and signed
a Joint memorial to congress, urging
prompt and final Legislation for the
settlement of the war claims of Ore.
gon, California and Nevada. accruing
by reason of the costs. charges and
expenses incurred by them from 1861
to 1865, for the defense Of the Union. y
The document contains full. yet
concise history Of the steps heretofore
taken by the states to have the great
public claims settled, and was signed
10y Governors Budd, of California, and
Sadler. OF Nevada
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
"SHAFTEh. Major-G General.
NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON


sion of Peace Negotiations.
New York, Aug. 27.-A special to
the Herald from Washington says:
Acting Secretary Allen said in an in
tervieW that there il no intention on
the part of the government to diminish
the lighting strength Of the North At
lantlc squadron until peace has actual
ly been declared. For the present and
pending the conclusion of peace negoti-
ations, the squadron under command
OF Rear-Admiral Sampson will be kept
intact. with view of meeting any
emergency that may arise.
MIR. Allen added that much time
and money had been expended in the
assembling Of n formidable fleet of war
ships. and it would not be judicious to
disband or scatter that fleet premature
ly. The various ships will be sent to
the several navy-yards to receive such
repairs as they may need, but they
will he continued in commission and
prepared for immediate service.
Mr.. Allen says there have been no
requests from the people Of the Pacific
coast for the return OF the battle-shir
Oregon. 1t lie possible that she may at
some future time return to the Pacific
station, but for the present she will
remain with the Atlantic squadron.
Pending the conclusion Of peace ne.
gotiations. those officers who partici.
pated in the war will be given leave OF
absence when circumstances will per.
NIT. The vessels Of the fleet will not
be sent out of the country On special OF
other service
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
A RIOT At CAVlTE.
One Utah Soldier Killed aud Several
Wounded by Natives.

Manila, Aug. 20.-Last Wednesday
corporal and two men Of battery B,
Utah artillery. after disen barking at
Cavite were sent on an Grand. While
passing through the streets, Trooper
Hudson discharged his revolver. 1t
was in mere fun, but the natives in the
immediate locality we're much alarmed
for time.
The natives Immediately began FIR.
ing. Dismounted cavalrymen were
sent to quell the distu1 bance, but the
natives misunderstood the movement,
and the firing became general.
Trooper Hudson was killed, and Cor
poral Anderson mortally wounded
Troopers Layton, Machbar. Connolly
and Doyle, OF the Fourth cavalry, were
seriously wounded. -Four natives were
killed, and several wounded.
Aguinaldo has expressed regret at
the encounter, and promises to punish
the offenders. No further trouble ia
arprehended.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
ADVANCE.

lws within Forty Miles o.,
.lnsiIfA's Stronghold.
Euld. Aue 29.-Yesterdav.
w With the Anglo Egyptian
gised the island of Gib-el-
nrsite Elhajir, about 40
b d 0mdurman, the capital
Militia. The island will be
dvsnce depot for stores.
gkEsyptian forces began to
yesterday, moving in five par
nps at deploying distance.
Hl led BY Jaalin guides and by
Epirss, who were playing. 1t
imposing spectacle. The
natives 90 the opposite bank
IiA INDUCED in delighted war
The camp is now o wilder.
Mten biscuit boxes and other
nuh scouts are active. and 1t
NJ there is 6 dervish force on
aak d the Emirs Seeki and
IA Il is reported that the
! Tspasing to make a stand at
svea miles north Of Omdur-
d will defend the Mabdi's
ne Int.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
DEATHS AT CAMP WlkOFF
Nine Sick Soldiers Unable to Stand tn
Intense Heat.

New York. Aug. 27.-The heat is
playing havoc with the sick men in
Camp Wikoff, and is partly responsible
for the following deaths which were
reported today:
Private John Hullen, Seventy first
New York; Private Thomas Smith.
Sesenth United States infantry. Both
of the above expired in the general
hospital.
Durand, a colored man of company
A, Twenty-fiith infantry; Ausex, Lud-
ing and Desch, troop E, rough riders;
August Shratter. orderly of company
X, Seventy first New York; John
Simpson, company D, Tenth regiment
regular infantry; Sergeant &. T. Brad
ley, company F, Sixteenth infantry, at
the detention hospital.
There are ,l20 sick in the general
hospital, and 1886 in the detention hos
pital. There are 2l0 cases of typhoid
fever. One hundred and thirty sick of
the Eighth Ohio volunteers were land
ed from the Mohawk today and taken
TO the detention hospital.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
ORDERS ISSUED.
Musterina Ont Has Finally Been De-
cided On.

Washington, Aug. 28.-Orders have
been issued for the mastering out of
the following regiments; First YER
mont, First Maine, Fifty-second Iowa,
Sixth Pennsylvania, Fifth Indiana,
Second New York, Second Nebraska and
One Hundred and Fiity-seventh In
diana, all volunteer infantry.
One battery Ohio light artillery,
First Illinois volunteer cavalry, bat
teries A and B, of the Georgia artillery.
Twenty-leghth Indiana light battery,
and the New York and Pennsylvania
cavalry troops now in Porto Rico.
Other orders to muster out troops will
be announced as soon as q definite de-
cision is reached.
The Porto Rican cavalry to be mus
tered out comprises troops A and c..
New York; Philadelphia city troop,
Sheridan troops and Governors troop,
OF Pennsylvania.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
CAPTURED FROM SPANISH.
Twenty-Five Thousand Arms and Mil
lions OF Rounds OF Ammunition.

Twenty-Five Thousand Arms and Mil
lions OF Rounds OF Ammunition.
Washington, Aug. 26. General
Flaglev, chief OF the ordnance bureau
has received further reports from the
officers in charge of the captured Span.
ish arms at Santiago They show that
the mum Der taken will be about rs, 900
with Several million" rounds of am.
munition. the exact number not stated.
The reports say that these arms are
Mauser and Remipgtons, and for this
most par. are in bad condition, rusty
and badly kept The arms will be sent
to New York and Springfield, to be
cleaned up and examined critically.
Ordnance officers say that if they can
be put in proper condition they will
be made use of by the army.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
ON The AMERICAN SIDE
Mines Better Than in the
klondike.
BETTER FIELD FOR TIE MINER
estimate OF Competent Man. Xho
mas Succeeded Thcre-rort
Yukon Food Riot.

Portland, Or, Aug. 27.-"Tho man
VINO can 20 into the Klondike country
ana succeed now would succeed if he
stay at home" said II. ". sheridan,
VINO mas just returned from that far
land. lie was formerly superintendent
OF Kansas City railroad, but a wear
ago he left Portland for Alaska, went
over Chllkoot pass and down the liver
to Dawson, thence to Fort Yukon,
where he spent most of the winter, then
ne returned to Circle City, and finally
out by way of st. Michaels, where be
stopped several weeks
Yes" continued Mr.. Sheridan, "a
year ago a man stood good chance of
striking something worth having. if he
got In before the main rush reached
the cam. But those chances were all
taken long ago, and the man who sue
ceeds now will have to he possessed OF
the qualities that would bring him sue
cess anywhere And in that case, he
would better remain in civilized
country"
MIR. Sheridan went in with party of
seven men. which was known az II. W.
Sheridan 81 Go. After sizing up the
situation at Dawson, they took con-
tract from one Of the big companies for
chopping 1870 cords of steamboat wood,
and delivering it on the river bank near
Fort Yukon, and thither they went.
The terms OF the contract were that
the company was TO provide the
necessary supplies for the woodchoppers
and pay them IS per cord ior the wood.
Sheridan swung a 1 L pound AK until
the wood contract was filed. and then
be took to trading, and found it a great
deal more profitable and great deal
less laborious. He bought and sold
outfits or mines or anything that was
an article of commerce In that country.
He said his business brought him en-
tirelv tisfactory returns, but declined
to say just how much richer his year g
existence in Alaska had made him.
II will say this" said he: II
cleared as much in gold in my one year
in Alaska as l could have made in 10
years railroading, and l have always
commanded a pretty fair salary, too.
Besides, have two good claims there,
in American territory. thall return
to them again"
Mr.. Sheridan had some notable eX-
periences in Fort Yukon. He was
brought to the front at the time OF the
food riot and rendered valuable service
to Captain Ray.
AT Circle City Mr.. Sheridan thinks
present prospects much brighter than
at Dawson. The Birch creek diggings
cover much greater area than the
whole Klondike county, though the
claims there are not so fabulously rich
as few of the choicest Klondikers,
still many that paid $40 10 $50 day
were abandoned for the Klondike rush
and are now being retaken. Restak-
ing is in progress all along Birch creek
and its branches, and great many
miners are going in there again. AS q
permanent proposition those mines will
beat the klondike. l regard it as a
better field for the miner. Mr.. Sheri-
dan says there are just four good mines
on Minaak creek, and that the great
furore over that creek is systematic
booming scheme for the benefit OF GER
tain promoters.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

Utica, N. Y. Aug. 26.-As the re-
suit OF furious storm which swept
over the region north OF Utica this
afternoon, over $300,000 worth of dam
age was done to property. In Deer
field. $4,000 damage was done to farm
property, and every bridge on the high
ways north, east and west Of the place
were carried away by the swollen
streams. A washout in the canal
bank occurred near Rome as a result Of
the storm. Several sections of rail-
way roadbed were washed out, and sew.
eral railroad bridges carried away.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

Insurgents Welcome Peace.

Havana. Aug. 81. - The British
steamer Bayan, from Jamaica, arrived
at Cienfuegos today with 900 tons Of
provisions for the Spanish army. The
steamer Clinton, with Miss Clara Bar
ton, of the American Red Cross So
ciety. has also arrived with provisions
for the society.
Reports from Pinar del Rio say that
the suspension OF hostilities comes
agreeably to the insurgents, as they
were entirely without clothing, and
were obliged to divide in small groups,
it being impossible to find provisions
for all.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
Promotion for Philippine Fighters.

Washington. Aug 26.-The presi.
dent has called up' General Merritt,
commanding the military forces at
Manila, for his recommendation re-
garding the operations that resulted
in the surrender Of the capital of the
Philippines. 1t is the presidents pur-
pose to promote the officers who rem
dered conspicuously meritorious services
in the land fighting at Manila, just as
was done in the case Of the gallant
officers at Santiago
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

London, Aug. 26.-The Paris CORE
spondent of the Daily Chronicle says:
A sensation has been created in the
American colony by beautiful and
wealthy California lady, always de-
scribed as Vicomtesse de Hen.iot,
jumping from second-foor window
in the Rue Blanche to the pavement,
sustaining terrible injuries. There is
no hope of her recovery. The opera
ton OF trepanning will be performed to-
nivht.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
PLUMBERS OF AlGER.
London Times Offers Some Suggestions
Regarding American Politics.

London Times Offers Some Suggestions
Regarding American Politics.
London, Aug. 26.-Discussing the
rumor that Secretary of War Alger will
take refuge in the senate to escape re-.
sponsibility for his blunders in the war
office and that Senator Mcmillan will
become am bassador in London, the
Times expresses the opinion that if
America becomes colonizing power,
she will be compelled to abandon this
fluctuating style of administration in
favor OF trained civil and military ad-
ministrators, not likely to removal with
each presidential change, and not too
dependen. upon politics for their selec-
ton and promotion. 1t will be equally
important to cultivate permanence in
diplomatic representation abroad.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
MAKING A SLOW VOYAGE
steamer Two Months Out From s,,
Francisco for st. Michnels

steamer Two NIontha On, rro,r Co..
Francisco for st. Michnels.
San Francisco, Aug. 20.-The steam
or Dawson City. which departed IRON
here for st. Michaels more than two
months ago, had very bad time of it
on her voyage. and when last heard
from had not reached her destination
she was the smallest steamer ever left
here carrying passengers for Alaska.
and was intended to so up the Yukon,
dredging the river to make it nayigablo
and also to scoop up gold. A letter
from the steamer dated at Dutch Har-
Dor says that 1t took her 35 days to
reach that port, which her commander
expected to make in 10 DAYS.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

Thompson Springs, Utah, Aug. 81.
b. F. Graves, prominent stock.
man, of this county, was shot and in
stantly killed yesterday by Del Weant.
The men had some difference regarding
the ownership of property. They met
yesterday at Bargard's ranch, and after
a few words winchesters were brought
into use, and Graves was shot and in.
stantly killed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
Mines VIII Be Removed.

Washington. Aug. 2e.-Negotiations
have been opened through diplomatic
channels by which it is expected that
the Spanish government will cooperate
with the authorities here in the re-
moval Of the mines and torpedoes in
Havana harbor before the military COM
mission assembled there, the naval
authorities believing this to be q
proper precaution before any of our
naval vessels enter the harbor with the
commissioners
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01

Allen City, N, j., Aug. 27.-While
wrestling today at the Linet Park for
the championship belt turned over to
Richard X. Fox by Ernest Roeber,
1.-The Terrible Greek" Heraklldes,
and "The Strong Jap" Takezawa, be-
came involved in such heated strug'
gle that the former was rendered I'M
conscius by the fearful pressure exerted
bv the japanese wrestler. When the
match was stopped, the Greek was
black in the face and was in spasms,
Tonight he lies in a precarlous condl-
tion. and his death is expected.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
II. T. Gage for Governor OF California

sacramento, Cal. Aug. 27.-Henry
T. Gage, of Los Angeles, was today
nominated for governor. Jacob Fl. Netf,
of Placer county, for lieutenant-gov-
ernor, by the Republican state conven-
ton. All the other candidates for
governor withdrew before ~e conven-
ton met, except DR.. George q. Pardee,
of Oakland, whose name was placed
before the convention, and who then
asked the delegates to cast unanimous
vote for his rival.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
But Little Gold.

San Francisco. Aug. 26.-The steam
er Brunswick arrived this evening, ID
days from St. Michaels, via Dutch Har-
Dor. with $500 pounds of whalebone
and 26 passengers from Dawson City.
Those coming from the K(ondike are
reticent regarding the amount of treas
ure brought down, but the total is not
believed to De large.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
EXPLOSION AT SEs
shckecn Chief Undoubtedly Lost WIZ.
All Hands,

san Francisco. Aug. 2y.-News hoo
.'en reserved here confirming the re-
loi'H loss OF the wheeler
a''cNeeh Chief. A letter received
from Juneau dated August 10 hr;rss
the contlrmatory news. and futher saws
that the disaster was doubtless caps.d
oy an explosion, and that the crew and
passengers, numbering l3 persons, were
undoubtedly lost. The Dora saved n
dos' which was found floating on a
piece Of wreckage.
Ihat 1T was an explosion that caused
tne loss is inferred by the Dora's crew
nom the fact that most of the wreck.
age was broken into small bits.
me wreckaSe was found in latitude
bd'3s north, longitude 1913 west ON
August g.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-09-01
Bark GUARDIAN LOST.
Old Lumber Drogher Wreck IN
Alaska Waters.

Seattle, Aug. 29.-News reached here
this afternoon OF the wrcckny of the
bark Guardian on the rocks off Teral
da island, Alaska. No lives were lost
Captain Eagles and the crew took to
the lifeboats and pulled through the
fog % miles TO Unalaska The Guar.
dian will undoubtedly be total loss,
as she was fast going 30 pieces when
last sighted. The Guardian was re-
turning from Kotzebue sound, where
she had landed q large number of pas.
sengerA