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Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1898-08-25
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From Our Regular Correspondent.

ClOui Stui INcs iCOIIGSpcuuCul.
WASHINGTON. D. c., Aug. 10, 1898.
The politicians of all parties
ARE afraid of the Philippine Is
lands question. That has been
made plain by the declinations to
accept the highly honorable po-
sition of peace commissioner
which the president has received.
The big politicians think the
chance of the treaty not meeting
the popular approval outweighs
the honor OF serving as one of
the commissioners to negotiate
the treaty. Secretary Day, who
will close his public career as one
of the peace commissioners, has
no such fear, because he is not
a politician and does not expect
to become one, and would meyer
have held Office except to oblige
his personal friend, President
Mckinley. In choosing Ambas-
sadcr Hay as Secretary Days sue
cessor, the president has taken
another secretary of state who is
not politician, but whose ex-
perience IN the diplomatic line
has been wide, ranging from
secretary of an American lega-
ton and assistant secretary of
state to ambassador to Great
Britain. The president had no
trouble in selecting men for the
Cuban and Porto R1can commis-
s1ons, because, being strictly mil
itary, no political question was
involved; he only had to issue
orders to have them obeyed. The
officers chosen were, for Cuba,
Gen. Wade, Admiral Sampson
L 81
and Gen. Butler; for Porto Rico,
Gen. Brooke, Admiral Schley,
and Gen. Gordon. The peace
commission is not to meet, at
Paris, until October /, bat the
president will announce the three
American commissioners who are
to act with Mr.. Day and Senator
Davis, who have already been
chosen, as soon as he can get
men of sufficient prominence tc
accept the appointments.
| Consular reports show that the
example of the u. S. and Eng.
-e-
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1898-08-25
The Pre-Eminence of Dewey.

St. Louis G1obe-Democrat: Ad-
mira1 Dewey's figure In the war
Just closed towers above every
other in the army or navy. It is
not alone as a fighting command
er that Dewey has earned his
high distinction. For more than
three months after destroying the
fleet at Manila he faced a most
difficult problem IN diplomacy.
From first to last he commanded
the situation with the prudence
of the statesman as we'll as the
frmness and readiness of the
military genius. He made 10
mistake. The jealousies excited
IN some of the nations of Europe
by the entrance Of the United
States into a new field were ably
met by this leader, whose gifts
have Just been revealed to his
countrymen. When foreig n
meddlers crossed the proper limit
he repelled them with just enough
of decision. At the end he COM
PEELED the city to surrender upon
his terms, and it is legitimately
the prize of his operations. AS
for his great naval battle, it will
be famous as long as time en-
dures. It was splendidly intrepid
and yet a carefully organized at
tack, combining at once the pro-
foundest calculation and the most
brilliantly aggressive courage,
Admiral Dewey's work is too
complete and conspicuous to cause
envy. He stands unquestionably
first on the roll of our heroes IN
the war with Spain.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1898-08-25

Since John Jacob Astor re-
turned from the war it is reported
that he will ask the city govern
ment to increase the valuation of
his personal and real property.
He also contemplates expending
millions in colleges, hospitals,
etc., for the benefit Of the public.
IF these reports are true, the war
has been beneficial in at least one
way not anticipated, and it is
hoped there are others who may
follow Mr.. Astor's example.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1898-08-25


any time convenient to them.
''Fourth-The return of the arm
surrendered by the Spanish force
shall take place when they evacua,
the city or when the American arm
evacuates.
t'Fifth-Officers and men included
the capitulation shall be supplied b
the United States, according to the
rank, with rations and necessary ait
as though they were prisoners of wa
until the conclusion Of treaty {
peace between the United States an
Spain. All the funds in the SPANS
treasury and all other public funds
turned over to the authorities Of til
United States.
''Sixth-This city. its inhabitants, II
churches and religious worship, il
educational establishments and it's pl
vate property of all description al
placed under the safeguard of the fait
aud honor OF the American army.
10. w. Greene, Brigadier General
Volunteers United States Army
--"B. l.. I4amberton, Captain Unite
States Navy.
-''Charles A. Whittier, Lieutena'
Colonel and Inspector General.
-'E. H. Crowder, Lieutenant Color
and Judge Advocate.
Nicholas de Ia Pena, Auditor &c
eral.
-"Caroles Reyes.
Col de IRginegnS--a-s ...-.-.s----------. ------.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1898-08-25

land in employing women in the
public service. is being followed
in Germany and in Norway to a
considerable extent. In Germany
the employment of women is so
far confined to the postal service
---clerks and postmasters at the
smaller Offices. The highest sal
aries paid women postmasters in
Germany is S2s5 a year, with an
allowance of S119 a year for
rent. In Norway the women are
employed in the postal and rail-
way service. They act as rail-
road station supervisors, govern
ment telegraph operators, and in
some instance even do the work
of luggage men.
Although nothing official has
been said on the subject, it is
known that the president is very
glad that Dewey and Merritt cap
tured Manila before the news of
the cessation of hostilities reached
them. 1t is generally believed in
Washington that our possession
of Manila and the island of Luzon,
of which it is the capital will be
permanent, Notwithstanding the
official statement of the Spanish
government that it expects to re-
gain control of the Philippine Is
lands. Inasmuch as Admiral
Dewey and Gen. Merritt captured
Manila the day after the peace
agreement was signed, many sup
posed at first that it would not
count, but the military experts
promptly brought out the articles
of war, which explicitly provide
that no armistice or even a treaty
of peace is binding upon officials
in command of armed forces until
an official notice of the same has
been sent to them. It must have
been at least three days after the
capture of Manila before the off.
cial notification of the signing OF
the temporary agreement Of
peace, by Spain and the U. s., al
Washington, could possibly have
reached Dewey and Merritt. Sc
that not only will the capture Of
/ Manila count but so will all the
captures made by the ships OF
1Dewey's fleet which were sent tc
raise the American flag upon
other islands of the Philippine
group, and incidentally to capture
a few Spanish gunboats known
ITO be hid in obscure harbors.
It having been decided to mus
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1898-08-25

The ticket nominated by the
Republican state convention at
Mitchell will be found at the head
of this column, as complete as
it could be secured at the time of
going to press. It is sure to be
the winning ticket this fall.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1898-08-25

HI. L. Loucks has disposed OF
his interest in the Dakota Rural
ist. The gang got too rotten for
him.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1898-08-25

Col. Sheafe has clear case of
libel against the editors of the
Canton Leader.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1898-08-25

Admiral schley is quite i'll at
his summer home in Westport,
Conn.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1898-08-25

The United States flag was
raised over Hawaii August 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-12
KILLED TWO MISSIONARIES
Misses Simmons and Allen Lost Their Lives
in Yokohama Harbor.
Their Launch COlIided With q Junk
and One Lady Suffered
Frightful Death.

VICTORIA. B. c., August 12.-The steam
er Victoria has just arrived from the orient,
bringing news of a frightful accident in
Yokohama harbor, whereby two lady mis-
sionaries of the American mission board,
Misses Simmons and Allen lost their lives
The two ladies' had a number of friends
who were journeying to this side of the
Pacific by the Empress of Japan and they
went out in launch to see them off. The
farewells being said, the two ladies were
going ashore in the launch, when a junk
which was sailing into the harbor. running
swiftly before the wind, colfded with the
launch.
The junks bowsprit was driven against
Miss Simmons with terrific force. 1t i'm
paled her, killing her instantly. Her COM
panion, Miss Allen, was struck about the
Shoulders and head by the unwieldy bow
of the Chinese vessel and she was terribly
out and lacerated. She fingered in pain for
the greater part of a day in the Yokohama
hospital and died on July 80, few hours
before the Victoria sailed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-12
CHANGE PLEAsEs THE CUBANs.

Dismissal of SantfaSO's Civil Cow
ernment Affords Satisfaction.
Special Cable Dispatch to The Evening Star.
Copyright, 1881
SANTIAGO DE CUBA. August 12.-The
Cubans express great satisfaction over the
dismissal Of the civil government here, the
retention of which, since the occupation of
the town by the United Stat IS forces, has
been a source Of much convention.
Ros, the governor, was; a major under
Capriles. and when the latter left with
Admiral Cervera Ros was made governor
Since the surrender his occupation of the
office has been one Of the principal causes
of Cuban grievance.
The municipal authorities throughout the
province are to be retained. There Is to
be no interference with education or re-
ligion.
The arrangements for the outlying towns
Baracoa and others, still occupied by Span
iards, will be proceeded with as soon as
possible. Lieutenant Miley Of General
Skaters staff goes tomorrow to receive
the surrender of Baracoa.
The steamer Breakwater has arrived here
with eight doctors and a quantity Of hos
pital supplies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-12
MARINE CORPS PROMOTIONS
Commissions Issued by the President foi
Gallant Service.
Lieut.. Col. Huntington Made a Cob
onei-Capt. Murphy Given Breyet
Rank of Major.

Commissions have been issued by the
President to the following officers OF ths
Marine Corps for conspicuous service dur.
ing the war with Spain:
Lieut.. Col. Robert w. Huntington. adj
vanced one number and appointed colonel
in the Marine Corps for eminent and con-
spicuous conduct in battle
Capt George F. Elliott, advanced threa
numbers on the list of captains in the
marine corps for eminent and conspicuous
conduct in battle.
Capt. Paul st. c. Murphy, given brevet
rank OF major in the marine corps for gall
liant service in the naval battle Of Santiago.
First Lieut.. Lewis C. Lucas, given rank
of captain by brevet in the marine corps
for conspicuous conduct in battle at Guam
tanamo. Cuba.
First Lieut. Wendell c. Neville given
rank of captain by brevet in the marine
corps for conspicuous conduct in battle at
Guantanamo, Cuba.
Second Lieut.. Louis ]. Magill, given bre-
vet commissions as first lieutenant and
captain IN the marine corps for good judg-
ment and gallantry in battle al Guanta-
namo.
Second Lieut. Thomas S. Borden, given
rank OF first lieutenant by brevet in the
marine corps for distinguished service an
the naval battle of Santiago.
Second Lieut.. Philip NJ. Bannon given
the rank of first lieutenant by brevet in
the marine corps for conspicuous service in
battle at Guantanamo, Cuba
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-12
RECENT DEATHS AT DAWSON,
Names of Some Who Died in the Hos
pftal There.

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. August H.
Among the passengers who arrived on the
City of Topeka from Skagway, Alaska, was
Miss A. d. Field of ct. Paul. who left Daw-
son City July 20. She says boats arriving
at Dawson from st. Michaels are bringing
but small amount Of provisions and are
combining their business to the passenger
traffic. AS result provisions will probably
be scarce this winter.
Among the recent deaths at the Dawson
City hospital were n. McQuillan of Chi
cago, Jos. Cooper Of New York, Peter
Shear. Chicago; Fred Hart. Philadelphia;
A. johnson. Ed. Dunston, Capt. Hamllu, w,
Killip, Theodore Valentine, A. Nelson. N.
7. Swanson, w, 8. Myers, J. Roebig and
Gus Anderson, residence unknown. Fritz
Lahuhr Of Arlington. Kan, committed sui
eide in his tent on Stickeen river, by hang
ing himself. He left a letter and some
money for his wife.
The wreck Of the schooner City of Sitka
has been found OF Omjny Cape When the
schooner left 6itka some weeks ago abe had
several prospeetoFs aboard, but no traces
OF them could be found
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-12
MUCH TO DO AT MoNTAUk.
Several Good Wells Have Been StrucI,
by Diggcrs.


by DiEgcrs.
NEW YORK, August 12-Gsn. Young and
Col. Forwood are trying their utmost to get
Camp Wikoff, at Montauk Point in shape
for the great number of troops expected
there by rail and transports in the mex,
forty eight hours.
In spite Of rushing things day and night,
thsre is great deal of work to be done,
and this was why Gen. Young telegraphed
the Washington authorities last night no:
to send any more troops by rail to Montauk
until the camp was in better shape.
A good we'll has been aug near the COM
missary department of the hospital. The
water Is said to be abundant and fine. The
water struck by the artesian well near the
roadway leading to the 9th Cavalry quar-
tiers Is also pure and plentiful, although
the steam pumping apparatus Is not yet in
working order. It probably will be by to-
night.
A line of streets. has been laid out about
the station, and men are engaged putting
up gasoline street. lamps.
Inc revenus cutter Dexter, which Is to
maintain the quarantine, has arrived.
A provost guard has been established
around the portion of the point set apart
for the detention camp. which Is now ready
for business, with ten large wall tents
pitched on pleasant plateau on high
81 ound.
Colonel Forwood is not apprehensive of q
great and sudden call on his resources,
though he Is extremely anxious to be ready
to meet any emergency that he believes to
be possibility. His sanguine expectation
grows out of the instructions Of the War
Department relating to the transportation
OF the troops northward-
More for EMontauk Camp.
CHICAGO, August I.-The two battaI-
lens Of volunteer engineers in camp at
Fort Sheridan will start for M0ntauk
Point. L. l.. at 6 o'clock tonight, over the
Lake Shore road
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-12

Gen. Shnfter Reports the Departure
of Transports.
The following was received at the War
Department this morning from Gen. Shat
ter:
SANTIAGO, via-Haiti August -, 1898.
H. c. Corbin. Adjutant General, U. S. A.,
Washington:
st. Louis left the MORO during the night
of the 18th with the 9th and 10th Infantry
two Companies OF the list New York. ST.
Paul should have left Guantanamo last
night, or this morning, with the I'd In
fantry, four companies of the list New
York, and Gen. Kent, with his headqdar-
tiers. Morteno leaves in very few minutes
with 21st Infantry. Rio Grande, with Col.
Sargent's regiment on board. just arrived.
SKATER, Major General.
Col. Sargents regiment is the I'd Regi-
ment of immunes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-12
The protocol provides:

The protocol provides:
I. That Spain will relinquish all
claim of sovereignty over or title to
Cuba.
D. That Porto Rico and other
Spanish islands in the West Indies,
and an island in the Ladrones to be
selected by the United States, shall
be coded to the latter.
3. That the United States will oc-
cupy and hold the city, bay and har-
Dor of Manila, pending the conclu-
sion OF a treaty of peace which shall
determine the control, disposition
and government of the Philippines.
q. That Cuba, Porto Rico and
other Spanish islands in the West
Indies shall be Immediately evacu-
ated, and that commissioners, to be
appointed within ten days, shall,
within thirty days from the signing
OF the protocol, meet at Havana and
San Juan, respectively, to arrange
and execute the details of the evacu-
alton.
S. That the United States and
Spain will each appoint not more
than five commissioners to negotiate
and conclude treaty Of peace. The
commissioners are to meet at Paris
not later than the Ist of October.
6. On the signing of the protocol
hostilities will be suspended, and no
tice to that effect viii be given as
soon as possible by each government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-12

Arrangements We're practically completed
at an early hour this morning for the sig
naturs'of the protocol which 10 TO conclude
the war with Spain. The document itself,
IN two Identical originals, has been pre-
pared In the diplomatic bureau. and all
that remained to be done was to await
word from the French sIahssssdor that he
was ready 10 attach his signature, These
were opsn and visible signs that tho Stats
Department was no longer 10 doubt "a TO
thu successful outcome Of the negotiations
which Il has been conducting with the
spsBi<b government through u, Csmbon
looking 20 the cessation Of hossilis3ss,
Up TO the time the cabinet mst, ct II
O'Clock, no w9rd had GoEas to the state De,
parsHlsat fsega tbs FfeacA embassy, This
decided Secretary Day to attend the meet
ing, though 1t dismissed ct onoe the hops
entertained by some Of ths cahInst officers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-12
ROUGH RIDERS "DINED OUT,
Those at Jersey City Were AIIowedtto
Accept Citizens. limitations

NEW YORK, August 12.-Jersey City
people have not overlooked the presence in
their city Of members of the LIST United
States Volunteer Cavalry Trough Riders.
VINO are detained there pending the rrepa-
ration of the camp at Montauk Point
There are 153 of these troopers, of whom
Six ara in hospital The well men spent
last night in the armory of the al Regf-
ment. n. @. n. J. This morning as they
v ere preparing to cook their brealkfaste tn
the kitchen of the armory, they received
Invitations to breakfast with people living
in the vicinity, and were given leave to
accept On the streets the soldiers attract
ed great deal of attention. They VIII
probably remain In Jersey City for sew
eral DAYS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-12
114Q1
RATlTUDE
one Their Duty
Gen. Breck-
Review the
ua Park.

ence between
General Breckenridge. in comma nd at Chick
amauga, and President Mckinley was given
out at the White House this afternoon:
CHICKAMAUGA PARK, Ga,
August 10, 1885,
The President: May I not ask Won in the
name and behalf of the forty thousand men
OF this command to visit it while it is still
intact? There is much to be Fsaid showing
how beneficial and needed such a visit is.
but you will appreciate better~than 1 can
tell the disappointment and CONSEQUENT de-
preston many men must feel, especially the
SICK wien they Joined together for pur-
pose, and have done so much to show their
readiness and worthiness to serve their
country in the field, but find themselves
ieaVing the military service without bat
tie or campaign. All who see them must
recognize their merit, and personal interest
must encourage all if you can find time to
review this command
5 "BRECKINRIDGE
Major General. commanding
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, August II, 1898
Major General Breckenridge Chickamauea
Park, Ga:
Replying TO your invitation I beg to saw
that it would give me great pleasure to
show by a personal visit to Chickamauea
Park my high regard for the 10000 troops
OF your command who SO periodically re-
spcnded to the call for volunteers and who
have been for upwards of two months MAX
Ing ready for any service and sacrifice the
country might require. My duties, how
ever, will not admit of absence from Wash
ington at this time.
The highest tribute that can be paid to
the soldier is to say that he performed his
full duty. The field Of duty is determined
by his government, and wherever that
chances to be is the place of honor. All
have helped in the great cause, whether in
camp or battle, and when peace comes all
will be alike entitled to the nations graft
tude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-12
GARCIA sUsPENDs FIGHTING.

Gives His Men Permission to Go
Homc fer Thirty Days.
NEW YORK. August IA special dts
patch to the Evening World from Santiago
de Cuba, August II. says:
Jack York of Pennsylvania. who has
been serving with; Garcia, the Cuban gen
eral. has Just arrived here. He reports
that Garcia has suspended operations for
thirty days and g1ven his men permission
to go homa. with instructions to report to
him at the end Of that period"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-12
CARRANZA,s PROGRAM.
Plans to Leave Montreal In q Blax
of Glory.


Secret service officials here say that Lieu
tenant Carranza, the Spanish officer at
Montreal, has arranged to leave Canada
tonight with great spectacular perform
ance. Carranza has engaged passage on
the steamer Scotsman, which leaves at o
O'Clock. He has planned to 60 off in a
blaze of glory.
He has hired a dock rat to tmpersonate
an officer. This alleged officer is to at
tempt to arrest Carranza, who will seize
the man and attempt to throw him over
board. Carrauxa and the assembled Span
iards are to have a big laugh and the
steamer will pull out.
AL Spain will ring with the story Of how
Carranxa saved himself and defied the
Canadian and American governments
The1secret service has learned OF the story
and has invited representatives Of Nom
treal papers to be present to witness the
performance.