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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-23
TO BURN THE TOWN
CAlMANERA STREWN WITH
STRAW AND OIL.
Situation OF the spanIRrds at Caimanora
Is Fearful Inhabitants Eating Horses
aud MuIos aud Securing tho Hills for
Fruits aud Herbs.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 90.--Cuban
scouts report that the inhabitants Of
Caimanera have strewn the streets
with straw and oil, with the intention
Of destroying the city and fleeing to
the hills,
Caimancra lies four miles up the bay
from Camp McCalla under the guns of
the American ships, and the situation
Is desperate, Starving and famine
stricken, convinced of the ultimate
triumph of the American arms and
without faith in the protection OF the
Spanish soldiery the people are be-
lieyed TO have determined to leave
their houses In ashes behind them
and seek safety in the the hills to the
north. The scouts declare that the
story Is accurate and say that every
building of the town Is being rapidly
prepared for the torch.
The situation OF the besieged is a
fearful one The people are eating
horses and mules and are securing the
mis- lOr IrhLb anu hcTpo' pvVaoiuh-
ally brief bombardments by the
American feet leaves the helpless citi-
zens terror-stricken, no preparations
for defense being made.
II Is also stated that the Spanish
gunboat at Caimanera has been loaded
with inflammables and will be burned
with the city, her commander declar-
ing that she will never become an
American prize.
The scouts also say that the Spanish
soldiers are in almost as complete a
state of panic as are the civilians, and
that they could easily be induced
to surrender. Some Of the prisoners
taken by the marines also say they be-
lieve the Spanish troops are on the
verge OF surrender owing to the lack
Of food. Captain McCalla of the cruis-
or Marblehead, and Lieutenant Colonel
Huntington, in command of the ma
rines, are not so sure, however, OF the
reported Spanish rout. They have re-
ceived information that general at
tack by force OF 1900 Spanish sol
diers and guerrillas on Camp McCalla
is contemplated within night or two
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Another oncnse to Spain.

MADRID, June 2O,-The statement
that President Mckinley has sent to
Admiral Cervera and General Pando
messages saying that he would hold
them personally responsible for the
lives Of Lieutenant llobson and his
men has produced n disagreeable inn
preston here in military circles rs
showing that President Mckinley dis
trusts the military honor Of the Span :
iards, who, on their part, dispise
all threats, Such messages, it is de-
clared, render the future exchange Of
the prisoners most unlikely,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-23
LATE WORD FROM DEWEY.
Insurgents Had Practically Surrounded
Manila june IL.

WASHINGTON, June ls.-The navy
department has received the following
from Admiral Dewey, under date of
Juno IL:
"CAyITE, June t., via Hong Kong,
June l7.-There is little change in the
situation since my telegram of June ..
Insurgents continue hostilities and
have practically surrounded Manila
They have taken $500 Spanish
prisoners whom they treat most
humanely, They do not intend to take
the city at the present time, Twelve
merchant vessels are anchored in the
bay with refugees on board, under
guard OF neutral men Of war; this with
my permission,
1.-THE health of the squadron con-
tinues excellent, The German COM
mander in-chief arrived to-day.
Three German, two British, one
French, one Japanese mcn'of-war
now in port. Another German man
of-war Is expected. The following is a
correct list of the Spanish vessels
captured and destroyed
Destroyed: y Two protected cruisers,
five unprotected cruisers, one trans
port and one serving vessel, both
armed
"The following were captured: The
transport Manila and the gunboat Cal
lao
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HONOLULU WELCOMED THEM,
Tho Hirat Philippine Transports Reached
Hawaii.

VICTORIA, British Columbia, June 30
--Advices to-day per steamer W0wcra
from Honolulu, June o. say;
The United States transports City
of Picking, City of Sydney and Aus
tralia arrived here together on June
1. The voyage was pleasant and the
vessels Travelled abreast most of the
way, although II was necessary for
the Pelsing and Australia 20 slow up
and wait for the City of Sydney Eight
mild cases of measles broke ont
upon the Australia, The sick men
were separated from the other pas
sengers on the ship, quartcring them
on the hurricane deck, and the sur
geons had the cases well In hand when
the vessel arrived As soon as the
three vessels were sighted Honolulu
turned out TO welcome the soldiers,
The docks were lined with people and
as the vessels entered the harbor the
spectators yelled themselves hoarsc
During Friday, June Q, the soldiers
were entertained on the grounds OF
the executive building. President Dole
welcomed them, Visiting troops were
introduced to the president by mem
bers of the National guard and cit
liens generally, The utmost freedom
prevailed, the affair being very in
formal, To each the chief executive
gave word OF welcome to Honolulu
An outdoor luncheon was given by tho
ladies OF this city.
The United States transports left
for Manila June 4. The Charleston
began TO draw anchor about 7
o'clock. She steamed outside and
waited for the fleet consisting
of the Peldn, Australia and City of
Sydney, which got away about 10
o'clock, with the vessel Charleston in
the rear, While the vessels were in
the port they took in the neighbor-
hood of 900 tons OF coal.
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PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE.
Said That Proclamation Declaring II
IL About TO 10 Signed.

Said That Proclamation Declaring II
is About to 10 Signed.
LONDON June 20.-The Hong Kong
correspondent of the Daily Mail, tele-
graphing Sunday, says; A conspicu-
Gus object in Manila bay is tue nucleus
of an insurgent feet. II consists Of q
vessel of hundred tons burden, pre-
sented to General Aguinaldo by rich
native. The vessel flies the flag Of the
Philippine republic-three triangles OF
red, white and blue, on white
ground, or ground formed of the old
rebel flag Of the sun rising above the
hills
The native proclamation OF indie
pendence will be signed on Monday.
Manila is completely surrounded by
the insurgents, of whom there are
three forces deployed about the city,
one situated to the south between
Malete and the river Pasig; another
occupying position to the east and
cutting off communication with the
lake and the third operating on the
north side, stopping all railway com
munication between Manila and the
rich supply towns to which the line
runs.
The success OF the rebel forces IL
wonderful, General Aguinaldo has
more than surpassed the expectations
OF those who favored his return to the
Philippines, He has captured 5000
Spanish troops, including 900 regulars,
Among the latter are eleven officers OF
and above the rank OF lieutenant
colonel, including two brigadier gem
erals, and he has taken seventy-nine
officers below the rank OF lieutenant
colonel In addition his forces have
captured five prominent priests, heads
of important parishes in provinces re-
Gently overrun by the insurgents.
These men the insurgents hate even
more than they hate the Spaniards,
and the rebels chuckle with Joy when
they point them out in their prisons,
They have captured, too, old Cavite
church, taking s7O prisoners, and they
now hold the entire shore of the bay
right around to Malate. A foreign
fire brigade, composed of British,
Swiss and Germans, intend to remain
ashore and quartered at the premises of
Kerr & Co., to guard foreign property
against fire, applied to the spaniards
to receive arms, but were refused.
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NEW BLOOD FOR THE ARMY.
The appointment of 200 LIcutenAnts
Made Public.

Made Public.
WASHINGTON, June 90.-At q late
hour last night Adjutant General Corr
bin made public the names of 1915 young.
men who have been selected for ap-
pointment as second lieutenants in the
regular army to fill vacancies created
by the act of Congress adopting the
three battalion organization for the
infantry arm Of the service,
Civilians, applicants for appointment
as second lieutenant, U. S, A., who
have been designated from western
states by the President are:
Kansas-Thomas r, Parker, late SER
geant twentieth United States in
fantry; Carl Arson Martin, civil engi-
neer; Mark Wheeler, honor graduate
Kansas Agricultural college.
decentralization Soulard Turner,
graduate Western Military academy of
Illinois, Irwin Harrison, Woodson
Hooker, private third Missouri volun-
teers; Edgar A, Macklin, late sergeant
battery A, United States artillery
(ifth); Joseph A. Wiclsham, jr.; John
N. Etraat jr,, honor graduate St. Louis
university,
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DID AWFUL HAVOC.
AMERICAN GUNNERS DID TER
RlFIC DAMAGE AT SANTIAGO.


KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 9O.-A
careful inspection OF the Notifications
along the crest OF the hills defending
Santiago harbor since the lombard
ment Thursday morning shows the
American gunners spread wreck and
ruin everywhere. Some of the bat
teries were demolished beyond repair.
The vultures which circled over the
hills MS thick as swallows around u
chimney for hours after the firing
ceased furnished gruesome evidence Of
the fatality among the Spanish sol
diers. Hundreds of troops could
be seen from the ships digging
In mounds of earth piled up by the
explosions Of the projectiles
from the heavy guns for bodies while
their heads were famed by the wings
of the black scavengers Of the battle
field, There were two spots, one in
the east and the other in the west Of
the harbor entrance, which were de-
nuded OF the foliage, The hill tops
seem literally blown away Ihebe
marked the places where the compound
charges Of guncotton thrown by tho
Vesuvius landed. But the most omi-
nous token OF death flew from Moro
castle. The saffron flag Of Spain was
half-masted for several hours The
significance Of this is not known.
II is customary to half-mast flags,
but possibly some Spanish leader was
killed by the heavy fire OF our guns,
though some officers OF the squadron
believe that the flag was half'masted
as q notification TO the Americans that
Lieutenant Hobson and his brave men
men were dead II such Is the case
they must have been wantonly muir
dercd. The Spanish might seek to lay
their death to the bombardment, but
not shot from the Americans struck
the fortress,
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DEATH IN A FLOOD,
-Four Persons Drowned by tho Bursting
OF Chclsea Dam, Kansas City, Kan.

-Four Persons Drowned by tho Bursting
OF Chelsea Dam, Kansas city, Kan.
KANSAS CRY, Kan, June lT.-One
woman is dead and four people are
missing as u result of cloudburst in
the vicinity Of Chelsea park, just out
side the western boundary Of Kansas
City, Kan, at 10 o'clock last night
The dam which formed the lake ut
Chelsea park give way before the
pressure of the water, and torrent
rushed down Jersey Creek, leaving
death and dcsolation in its wake.
Mrs. Elsie Greenlee, wife of W..
Greenlee, is known to have been
drowned. Her husband was rescued
after having been severely injured.
The missing are Robert Cnnotc and
two children, Willie and Mollie, aged z
and years respectively
Houses were washed from their
foundations at points all along the
creek to the Kaw river,
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n1nrLnn Alhnurh Chnlrmnn.

TOPEKA, Kan, June 20.-The Re-
publican central committee organized
us follows: Chairman, Morton Al
baugh, Kingman; secretary, \. L..
Brown, Anderson; executive commit
tee, Cyrus Leland, Doniphan; d. W..
Mulvane. Shawnee; Il. Il. Kelly,
Miami; j. S. Gilmore, Wilson; II. j.
Funk, Marion; D. A. Valentine, Clay;
D. j. Hanna, Graham; Il. w. Yelling
ton, Ellsworth; j, NJ. Simpson, Nc
Pherson. In the formation of the ex-
ecutive committee, each nominee on
the state ticket named o member.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-23
GOVERNOR JOHN W. LEEDY.


system in the six first class cities of
the state. The nominations were all
punched and were sent through with n
whoop and rush.
The entire ticket of the Populists
has been specifically Endorsed by the
Democratic state convention, and was
generally Endorsed in advance by the
free silver Republicans. This makes q
complete fusion supporting Governor
Leedy and the ticket.
Some of the planRs of the platform
as first adopted were not found to be
entirely satisfactory to the leaders OF
the party, and they were reconsidered.
The hardest fight was on the plank
favoring the repeal of the Metropoli-
tan police law. After discussion
lasting two hours the convention, by a
vote of 1881 for to 900 against, decided
to retain the plank and to demand that
the metropolitan law be Immediately
suspended by the governor and boards
Of police commissioners abolished with
out waiting for action ON the part Of
the legislature
The resolution providing for state
ownership OF stock yards was also re-
considered and discussed at length, but
it was decided that the plank should
stand as adopted.
The resolution favoring % system Of
state fire and life insurance provoked
serious opposition on account of Its
antagonism of the fraternal orders. II
was finally amended by leaving out
the reference to life insurance and
providing for state protection against
fire. lightning and tornadocs.
1t is stated that Governor Leedy was
not in favor of the resolution passed
by the Populist convention for the i'm
mediate suspension of the metropolitan
police law, but wanted the law re
ferred to the legislature for repeal.
The order of suspension will go into
effect July /, and thereafter the police
administration Of the cities of Kansas
CITY, Atchison, Lcavenworth, For
Scott Wichita and Topeka will res
with the mayor and council.
Immediately after the nomination o
the state ticket, Charles johnson o
Cowley county introduced resolution
prepared by Chief Justice Doster, ant
introduced at his request, which wa
unanimously adopted. 1t is as fol
lows:
"We are opposed in the crisis OF ou
troubles with Spain to the talked o
alliance with Great Britain. 1t is un
necessary, unpatriotic and un-Ameri
can. 1t has for it's object the entangle
ment Of this country in the compiled
tions Of international politics and tn
imposition upon us of the British mon
etary and commercial systems. We de
clare our ability to maintain our hat
on both land and sea against all pow
ers which dare cross us, without tn
aid or cooperation OF any other natiol
on earth"
Short addresses were delivered b.
the candidates, after which the con
vention adjourned.
TOPEKA, Kan, June 1s.--The Pc
state committee met at the state hous
last night and elected Taylor Riddl
of Marion chairman. W. 4. Upton @
Coffey chief clerk at the penitentiary
was reelected secretary and II.
Clark of Douglas was chosen treas
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N. e. A. Special
10
WASHINGTON, D. c., WITH
OUT CHANGE, VIA
Santa Fe-PennsylVania
Lines,
THT OFFICIAL ROUTE.

This train will leave variouspoints in
Kansas via Santa Re Route on July 4th,
1898. It will leave Kansas City via
Santa Fe at Z p. m. same day, and arrive
IN Chicago next morning. The Penn
ylvania Lines will take the train east
Of Chicago The itinerary is a very
attractive one, and embraces , daylight
ride through the grandest OF Allegha-
nv mountain scenery; around the Horse
Shoe Curve; along the Blue Juniata,
and majestic Susquehanna. An
unique feature of the trip is the ride
in the special train from York to the
spoch-mal,ing battle field Gettysburg.
Apply to nearest local agent for
itinerary, list of desirable low-rate ex'
cursions from Washington, and the
time train will pass your station or
nearest junction point.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-23
win Try to Hold the island.

LONDON, June 20.-.-'lhc Madrid COR
respondent Of the Standard says: 1.-The
government wishes It clearly under
stood that the fall Of Manila does not
In the least signify the surrender of
Spanish rule in the rest of the islands
or in other archipelagos, where short.
ly vigorous measures will be taken to
indicate the rights Of spain against
American invasion with the assistance
II native contingentS, who are still
loyal in the Vi2caya, Mindano and Ma.
rianos groups"
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-23
SHORT SHRlFT FOR BECKER.
Myrtle Huffmnstcr's Murderer Hanged by
u Mob mt Great pend.

GREAT BEND, Kan, June l5.-Johh
NJ. Becker, the brutal murderer Of
Myrtle EIuffmeistcr, was taken by q
crowd of indignant citizens from the
sheriff here Mt o'clock last night,
after bitter fight, and hanged to q
tree in the court house square. Fully
1000 people witnessed the hanging,
and hundred or more took part in the
bitter fight between the sheriff and
deputies and the mob, The contest be-
tween the sheriff and the crowd, which
had determined to hang Becker, lasted
in one way or another for more than
an hour, and was one of the most eX-
citing occurrences ever witnessed in
this section Of the state.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-23
Sending Money Abroad.

LONDON, June 90,-A dispatch to the
Daily Telegraph from Manila via Hong
Kong says: General Aguinaldo has
captured u deal Of money which he has
sent aboard the American warships for
safety. 1t is believed there are dissen-
sions among the rebel leaders of so
serious character that civil war is
certain as soon as the Spaniards and
the Americans have gone"
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-23
oeorre Cnmpbell Drowned.

MINIATURES, Wis, June 9O,-Word
was received here yesterday of the
drowning of George Campbell and
Peter Olson, at Thunder bay, while
engaged at work in a diving bell re-
covering the cargo Of the sunken
steamer Pewabic, which was lost
about year ago. Campbell was the
founder of the famous bell and son
of Gardiner Campbell, founder of the
Centennial bell.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-23
Cadlz Floet Only y nlufr.

LONDON, June 20.--The Gibraltar
correspondent of the Daily Telegraph
says Admiral Camara's squadron ar
rived at Cartaeena Saturday evening,
with Captain Aunon, minister Of ma
rine, who inspected the Lepanto. The
destination of the fleet is not known,
but it believed that Admiral Camara
will keep in touch with home ports
and that the squadron will be used to
deceive the Americans
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-23
For Poisoning Her Husband.

DIES MONIES, Iowa, June 99.-The
jury in the murder trial of Mrs. Betsy
Smith returned verdict of guilty to-
day, imposing n sentence of life i'm
prisonment This was the second trial
of the case. On the first trial the same
sentence was imposed. Mrs. Smith
murdered her husband, Michael Smith
by administering morphine and rough
on rats, The crime was committed to
secure insurance money.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-23
HAWAII AND THE WAR,
Interesting Correspondence Regarding
Ber Failure to Observe Neutrality.

Interesting Correspondence Regarding
Ber Failure to Observe Neutrality.
HONOLULU June 0..-Following is the
full text OF the correspondence between
the Spanish vice consul at this port
and the Hawaiian government, relat-
ing to the entertainment of American
troops at this port;
"IIoNoLULU, June III. Il. Cooper,
minister of foreign affairs. Sir:-ln
my capacity as vice consul for Spain, |
have the honor to-day to enter formal
protest with the Hawaiian government
against the constant violations of neu-
trality in this harbor while actual war
exists between Spain and the United
States Of America, Requesting you to
acknowledge receipt Of this commune
cation, have the honor to be, sir,
III, RENJEs,
"Vice Consul for Spain"
The reply of the government, which
Is now in Mr., Renjes' hands, is as fol-
lows.
DEPARTMENT or FOREIGN AFFAIRS,
Honolulu, June 0, 1893. -Sir:--ln reply
to your note of the lst inst, have
the honor to say that, owing to the
intimate relations now existing be-
tween this country and the United
States. this government has not pro-
claimed a proclamation of neutrality
having reference to the present con-
flict between the United States and
Spain; but on the contrary, has ten
dered to the United States privileges
and assistance, for which reason your
protest can receive no further consid-
Grafton than to acknowledge itsreceipt.
have the honor to be, sir, your
! obcdient servant,
HENRY +. COOPER,
minister OF Foreign Affairs.
"To IL. Renjes, Esq, vice consul for
Spain Honolulu, ii. l."
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-23

EAsroN, Pa, June 2O.--The passen-
ger train on the Central railroad Of
New Jersey, due here shortly after 9
o'clock last evening, was wrecked six
miles above Mauch Chunk at o'clock
yesterday afternoon, and the engineer,
Richard McIIalc Of Easton, and the
news agent, Charles Elmer of South
Easton, were killed
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-23
A Compnnx of Moon.hIncrs.

ATLANTA, Ca, June is.--Judge New
man has modified the sentences OF
several moonshiners in Jail here in
order that they may enlist in the
army. They will Join the company Of
moonshiners organizing here by Cap
tain Yancey Carter, the noted revenue
officer, who says they are specially
adapted to guerrilla warfare.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-23
crnI.er columhIn 0oe. 70 Sem.

New YonK, June 90. The United
States cruiser Columbia, which has
been undergoing repairs at the Brook
lyn navy yard since Decoration day,
left the yard in command of Captain
Sands at . o'clock yesterday and F .ssed
out to sea an hour later.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-23
DEMOCRATS GIVE IN,
The Atchison Convention Endorses All tho
Populist Officers.

ATcmsoN, Kan, June 17.--Kansas
Democrats in convention here renomi'
mated by an overwhelming vote tho
present state officers of Kansas as the
Democratic candidates for 1898. AN
effort to secure division of the ticket
through conference had failed. The
issue was presented of either nominate
ing an Independent ticket and promot-
ing Republican success or nominating
the Populist ticket aud promoting the
free coinage ofsilver and tariff reform.
The Democrats went with the Popu'
lists.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-23
DESPERATE STREET FIGHT.
Three Men Inflct Terrible Punishment
on Each Other mt Unionvllie, Mo.

Eufee Nieu AnHiot AoErabio uh""'h""'
on Each Other Mt Unlonville, Mo.
KNOXVILLE, Mo-, June 9O-About 0
o'clock last night on one of the prin-
cipal streets of this city, Henry Fuller,
Harry Sims and DAY" Rumbly en-
gagged in fight over II woman. Sims
and Rumbly, armed with clubs, were
pitted against Fuller, armed with a
knife.
The fight was fast and fierce, and
when 1t ended Rumblcy had cut four
inches long on his right arm and an
eight-inch cash on the right shoulder.
Both cuts went to the bone, Sims was
wounded by straight stab, entering
Into the left side between the tenth
and eleventh ribs and passing through
the left lung, He may die. Fuller,
though terribly beaten, escaped and is
ut large,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-23

TOPEKA, Kan, June ls.-Governor
John w. Lecdy and all the other state
officers were renominated by acclama-
ton in the Populist state convention
yesterday afternoon at o'clock on a
platform that forces the governor at
once to abolish the metropolitan police
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-23
A Mlnaourl Volunteer Dead.

CAMP ALGER, Va, June 20.-The
first death in the ranks of the Third
Missouri volunteers occurred yester-
day morning at the Fort Myer hos
pital, Samuel Rockwell, aged 80, q
recruit brought to Company G from
Kansas City Friday night, died Of de-
lirium tremcns.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-23

LINcoLN, Neb., June ia jury in
the district court to-day declared
former State Auditor Eugene Moore
not guilty of embezzling $93, 900 in in.
surance fees paid to the state through
him.