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JOHN BURNS OF GETTYSBURG.
The True Story OF the Old Citizen Hero, as
Told by Gen. Calls.

Last Spring, Doc Aubrey, of Milwaukee,
wrote to Gen. J. b. Calls, of Lancaster,
Wis, who died recently, concerning Old
John Burns of Gettysburg, and what he
did during the first days fighting-July l.,
1863. Gen. Calls, gallant old veteran that
on that day, responded. Both letters will
be Of interest. We give them:
Milwaukee, April 8.
Dear General: In a conversation with
one of the cid boys lately we drifted to
the Gettysburg fight, and John Burns's
name was mentioned. Now, my dear
General, will you write me what you
know of John Burns OF Gettysburg? This
old boy | speak of was not the ID, as
Gibbon said, but one OF the Sixth Corps
boys who claimed he fought with them
He says he fell in with the Iron Brigade
We have left it to you to decide. Hoping
to hear from you soon, l am, yours truly,
Doc Aubrey,
The Quondam Newsboy.
723 Van Buren, street. Milwaukee.
Lancaster, April IA, 1885,
Doc Aubrey.-My Dear Comrade: / re-
ceived your note of inquiry some DAYS
ago, but the changeable weather of this
Winter has so disturbed me that / have
not been able to answer sooner, and now
prevents my writing with pen and ink
Old John Burns came to the 7th Wis.
OF the Iron Brigade, at W1liOughby'S Run,
west of Gettysburg, on the 1st of July
1863, after we, the Iron Brigade, had cap
tured Gen. Archer's Brigade, in the first
charge in the morning, about 10 o'clock.
The old man came up and asked me if
that was my regiment. answered eyes 4"
He had an old fintlock gun in his
hands, and came to a present arms and
said:
"Can fight in your regiment"
! replied: cold man, you had better go
to the rear; you may get hurt"
He replied thus: Hurt tut, tut. I've
heard the whistle of bullets before"
insisted on his going to the rear; he
insisted on fighting. l then said "Where
is your cartridge-box? He patted his
pants pocket and said, "There is my
bullets and here is my powder-horn, -
pulling an old-fashioned powder-horn from
his blue swallow-tailed coat pocket, "and
know how to use them"
"We1i, old man, if you will fight, take
this gum" handing him nice silver
mounted rife that we had captured with
some of Archer's men. | gave him the
cartridge-belt, and he declined to wear
the belt, but filled his pockets with am
munition. At this time nothing but Skin
mishing was going on in our front, and
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EDITORIAL NoTE.-stirring events of the
fighting before Richmond and the change of
base will be given in the next insta1lment.
The authors part in the episodes of that time
was most interesting.
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line and to it, and fought nObly until
called the skirmishers in and made
Preparations to get out of that little end Of
a V, as we were fianked on the right and
left. We fought our way out as best We
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SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS.

The author. a native of New Brunswick
but inspired by love of the Union, at the
outbreak of the civil war goes to WASH
incton, engages as nurse to the soldiers,
and later performs valuable secret WORK
for the Government.
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Catarrh in the head is very disagreeble com.
plant. Take Hoods Sars2parilla and be cured
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wounded three times, and I lost sight Of
him and was shot myself, and John
Burns and | were left on the battlefield,
badly wounded, where l lay 43 hours.
Burns told me afterward his friends took
him off home after the rebels had ad.
vanced over him and through the town. !
j. B. Calls.
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BY THE ROADSIDE.

The wounded were coming in faster
than ever, and / was busy tearing up the
cotton in strips, and trying 10 bind up
some OF tie poor mangled limbs the little
sick Sergeant being my righthand man.
j looked around for the Chaplain, but he
was nowhere to be seen. / hobbled out 10
the building where had seen him put his
horse TO see if he had really gone away.
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CHAPTER <.

CHAPTER Y.
A VICIOUS HoRSE-IN A BAD PLIGHT
AIDING THE woUNDED-THE FAIR
OAKS HosPITAI-McCLELL MOVE
MENTS.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-07-15
FROM ADMIRAL DEWEY.

Navy Department Informed of the Inter.
ference OF the German Gunboat.
WASHINGTON, July IA. The navy
department has received from Admiral
Dewey, the following dispatch:
"Aguinaldo informs me his troops
have taken all of Subic bay except Isla
Grande, which he was prevented from
taking by the German man. .of.war
Irene. On July Z, the Raleigh and
Concord went there. They took the
island and about 1890 men with arms
and ammunition. No resistance. The
Irene retired from the bay on their ar.
rival. shall send the Boston to Cape
Engano, about July l6. to second army
detachment. 1t is not practicable to
send TO- Guam. No transport vessel
available"
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ITALY WILL USE FORCE.

Warships Sent to Colombia to Enforce
Collection of an Award.
WASHINGTON, July l4-The state de.
partment has been notified that the
Italian government has determined to
adopt force in securing the payment by
the republic Of Colombia of the arbitra-
ton award made by President Cleve.
land in favor of Ernesto Cerruti, an
Italian citizen, amounting to $3.50, 0,O0O
To this end the Italian government
has summarily closed diplomatic nego-
tiations with the Colombian minister
at Rome and has notified Admiral Can.
dian to proceed with the Italian squad.
ron to Cartagena, Colombia. and there
adopt forcible means to collect the
amount
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ANNOYING DEWEY
Germans at Manila Not Care
full to Observe the Strict
est Neutrality.
Alleged They Are Landing Sup
plies and Otherwise Aid
ing SpaniardS.
IRENE AFFAIR AN INCIDENT
DofncaI ~ AllDuy I~r,,ro0V1tc
IRENE AFFAIR AN INCIDENT
Refused to Allow Insurgents
to Begin an Attack on
Crande Island.
Dewey Sent Vessels to InveSti-
gate and the German
Disappeared.

LONDON, July l4.-The Hong Kong
correspondent of The Daily Mail says:
General Aguinaldo declares that both
the Spaniards and the Germans have
made overtures to him, though he de-
clines to divulge their import. United
States Consul Wildman asserts that
Admiral Dewey could compel the sur.
render of Manila tomorrow if he liked.
He says his dispatches show that the
Germans continue to interfere, their
action causing much anxiety, as it is
said they are assisting the Spaniards
by landing flour and other supplies,
and, moreover, that the German off.
GERS have been seen in the Spanish
trenches
The Germans have not been careful
to observe the naval courtesies re.
quired by the situation. They have
given Admiral Dewey much annoy.
ance by going against his regulations
and by insisting on sending their boats
around the bay after dark. At the
same time the German admiral in
formed Admiral Dewey that he has no
intention of giving offense to America
and that his movements are not to be
construed as any demonstration of i'll
will. Admiral Dewey is said to have
replied: Perhaps it would be better
if matters were managed little diff.
ferently."
admiral Dewey on the report that
tha (ynrman Aaot Uao 1on6inr 1oroa
quantities of rice and -four for the
Spaniards, decided to be more strict
and has put pinnace at the end of the
jetty to overhaul all launches going or
coming"
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INTERFERED AT SUBlc BAY.

German Gunboat Would Not Allow In
surgents to Attack spaniards.
MANILA, July 8, via Hong Kong,
July 14.-The insurgents, on Wednes.
day. July 6, reported that the German
boat Irene, in Subic bay, refused to
permit them to attack the Spaniards
on Grande island. Rear Admiral
Dewey promptly dispatched the Raj.
eigh and Concord to investigate the
matter. On entering Subic bay, the
Raleigh opened fire on the forts, where.
upon the Irene slipped her cable and
steamed out by the other channel.
The result Of the fire of the Amer.
lean warship was that the Spaniards,
numbering over 500 men, surrendered
every thing
On returning to Manila, the Irene
explained that she interfered Sin the
cause Of humanity" and offered to
hand over to the Americans the ref.
ugees she had on board. Admiral
Dewey, however, declined to accept
them.
Governor General Augusti has issued
proclamation promising to grant
autonomy to the islands and Offering
the insurgents inducements to join the
Spanish forces.
General Aguinaldo, the insurgent
leader, in reply said the overtures of
the Spanish commander came too late
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will w tness either desperate fight or
an unconditional surrender on the part
OF the Spanish forces, with the chances
of both SO evenly divided that there is
scarcely toss.up between them. The
war officials are hoping for surrender
of the city, and they generally believe
General Toral, the Spanish com.
mander, will yield at the last moment
rather than subject his men to what
would inevitably be losing fight.
General Skaters command is now in
excellent condition and spirits. Strong
reinforcements have arrived and are at
the front.
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SPANIARDS AGAIN WARLIKE
Cabinet Ordered Toral to Re-
SiSt at Santiago.
PEACE PROPOSALS INADMIssIBLE
Senior Sagasta Declares That the Al.
legged American Demands Cam
not BE Considered.

MADRID July 14.-On leaving the
cabinet council Lieutenant General
Correa, minister of war, said there was
nothing in The official dispatch to con.
firm rumors that Santiago de Cuba had
capitulated to the Americans. Captain
Aunon, minister of marine, confirmed
the report that Commodore Watson g
squadron is now en- route for Spain.
He added that Admiral Camara's feet
would find secure port. Duke Rio,
minister of foreign affai RS, reiterated
the statement that no negotiations for
peace have taken place.
American Terms Re jected.
Senior Sagasta, the premier, declares
that the peace propositions attributed
to President Mckinley are inadmis.
sible.
Ell Epoca considers that q Carlist
movement is undoubtedly in prepare.
tion, and urges upon the government a
military occupation of the northern
provinces of Spain.
The Correspondence Independent
and semi.officiaD says: There is an
enormous difference between the con-
cessions which Spain is willing to
make and the demends of the Ameri.
cans.
"Peace is impossible until Spanish
victory has lowered the pride of the
Americans.
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MILES ASSUMES COMMAND
Will Direct Future Movements
Around Santiago.
THE TERMS OF SURRENDER
Americans Demand Not Only tho City
but the Entire Province
of Santiago.

PLAYA DEL ESTE, July 14.-Major
Of the army around Santiago and the
future movements Of the United States
troops will be directed by him in
person.
The terms of surrender insisted upon
by the American commander take in
not only the beleaguered Spaniards in
Santiago, but the whole province of
Santiago, including the garrisons at
Manzanillo, Holguin and Baracoa.
The United States, on its part, agrees
to send the Spanish troops back to
Spain and to allow their officers their
side arms. No other concessions will
be granted.
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OFFICIAL DISPATCHES.

Miles and shaftsr Tell of Negotiations
with Toral.
WASHINGTON, July 4-The war de-
partment has given out the following
from General Shafter:
"Adjutant General, Washington -
Headquarters near Santiago, July l3.-
Your telegram saying no modification
Of orders allowed just received. Have
had an interview Of an hour and half
with General Toral, and have extended
truce until noon tomorrow; told him
that his surrender only would be con-
sidered; that he was without hope Of
escape and had no right to continue
the fight. think it made strong
impression on him and hope for his
surrender. II he refuses I will open
on him at IL o'clock tomorrow with
every gun have and will have the as.
sistance of the navy who are ready to
lombard the city with 13.inch shells.
"SHAFTER.
:: :-.o1iINuION, July 14-Secretary
Alger has received the following dis.
patch from General Miles:
playa del Este, July l3, Secretary
OF War.-At q meeting between the
lines, at which General Shafter and
General Wheeler and Spanish General
Toral were present, the latter claimed
that he is unable to act without an.
thority Of his government but has re.
ceived authority to withdraw and sur.
render harbor ports. munitions of war
and eastern portion Of Cuba. He
urgently requests until tomorrow no on
to receive answer from his government
regarding offer Of our government to
send IA forces to Spain, which was
granted, MILRRn
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HIS DEFIANCE ASSUMED.

General Toral Is Making Himself Firm
With the Madrid Officials.
NEW YORK, July 14.-The Tribune
publishes the following dispatch from
SlEoney, via Kingston, Jamaica:
General Toral's defiance is assumed
for the purpose Of Strengthening him.
self with the military faction at Madrid
and avoiding responsibility for sur.
render.
Reinforcements have gone forward
and the extreme left and fianks of the
investing forces have been strength.
ened. Progress with the artillery is
slow and the land range of the San.
tiago Notifications is still doubtful.
The Spaniards have not yet retired
from the main outer intrenchments.
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OTIS READY TO SAIL.

Is Only Awaiting Instructions Regarding
the Annexation Exercises.
SAN FRANCISCO, July I4.--Every.
thing is in readiness for the departure
of the transports Peru and Puebla and
General Otis is now awaiting the ar.
rival Of documentary instructions as to
the establishment Of a garrison Of
troops to be stationed at Honolulu and
as to the annexation ceremonies.
The date of the sailing of the fifth
expedition, comprising the transports
st. Paul, Rio and Pennsylvania, is now
fixed for July 20. 1t is expected that
nearly 1000 troops will sail on these
ships.
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PPEARANCE OF YELLOW JACK
BAR of an Epidemic One Of
the Reasons for Active
II Campaign.
Aafter'S Command at Present
in Excellent Condition
and Spirit.

VAsHINGToN, July Ia. THAT the ad-
pistration is anxious to secure the
Of Santiago without bloodshed is
|de apparent by the offer made to
neral Toral to send the Spanish
|ces to Spain if they surrender i'm.
[liately. A few days ago it was
led that the president would insist
n unconditional surrender, but it
EARS that conditions have been mod.
=. This was done mainly from a
re to avoid useless bloodshed, for
8eral Torars army removed to Spain
I'D be harmless to prevent our fur.
operations in Cuba and would
70 as good purpose as would the
ruction of the Spanish army. To
Nv the Spanish general to withdraw
be interior and fall back on Havana
lid put us under the obligation CT
fcoming that additional force when
Rmes to the siege of Havana. Our
prnment is also moved to make this
osal to
emove the Spanish Forces to Spain
Hngh strong desire to close up the
&ntions at Santiago at the earliest
BILE moment. This desire has been
brially strengthened by the appear.
of yellow fever within the Amer.
lines. 1t was at first supposed
the men were falling i'll with
ria and climatic fever, so the cases
reported as simply suspicious.
however, comes the final admis.
that they are genuine yellow fever
Their appearance has deter.
"a the authorities upon a more
lie prosecution Of the campaign.
ctant as the war department is to
fce the many lives that might be
IA assault, it is deemed % be better
~ to make it than to allow the
TO rot away with fevers and other
ses during the long period that
be required to perfect the reduc.
of the city by steady investment.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-07-15
SIBONEY DESTROYED.

Torch Applied by American Troops a. a
Sanitary Precautiou.
Off Juraguacito, July IL, via Kings.
ton, Jamaica, July l4.-The misera ble
little town of Juraguacito (Siboney)
lies in ashes tonight 1t was burned
under the orders Of the army health
authorities. Almost every building of
the so which struggled along the irreg.
ular duff was set fire to during the day
and he Cdban inh abitants have fed to
the caves in the ,verhanging hillside
for shelter
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-07-15
BLANCO ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

Was Greatly Upset by the Annihilation
of Ceryera's Squadron.
KEY WEST, Fla, July 14.--Accord.
ing to advices from Havana received
here during the day, Governor General
Blanco tried to commit suicide when
he learned beyond doubt that Admiral
Cervera's squadron had been annihil.
ated. Blanco was closeted with his
staff and General Arolas of the Span.
ish forces, discussing the news, when
he made the attempt on his life. After
a struggle he was subdued and dis.
armed, but the shock was so severe
that he was Frustrated and compelled
to keep to his bed for several days.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-07-15
ACTIVITY AT PORT TAMPA.

Tan Transports Mt That Point Landing
With Great Rapidity.
TAMPA, Fla, July IA. Port Tampa
begins again to assume similar ap-
pearance to the scene presented when
Skaters expedition sailed for Cuba.
There are now 10 vessels in port, all
being loaded with great rapidity. These
vessels are the Cherokee, Mohawk,
Wanderer, Saltwater, Mississippi,
Morgan, Gussie, Miller and Whitney.
AT A o'clock the transport Neuces
sailed for Santiago carrying three
troops of cavalry, Battery 8 of the
heavy artillery, an engineering corps
and a number of red cross nurses
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EN- ROUTE TO MANILA.
Third Philippine Expedition Reached
Honolulu July g.

Third Philippine Expedition Reached
Honolulu July 8.
VICTORIA, B. O., July IA. - The
steamer Warimoo, just arrived from
Honolulu reports that Major General
Wesley Merritt had arrived at Homo.
lulu OH his way to Manila.
The city of Para arrived at Honolulu
July 5. The Morgan City and Indiana
were scheduled that evening. Band.
master Watson of the Thirteenth Min.
nesota, was suffering with typhoid
fever and was taken to the Red Cross
hospital. The Monterey and collier
Drutus left Honolulu for Manila July
1. The Monadnock with the collier
Nero arrived July 3.
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CRISIS is AT HAND.

Ago Must Surrender at Once or .
Desperate Battle Follows.
AsHlNaToN. July l4.-AmoIs the
informed administration officials
pinion is universal that the crisis
} Santiago campaign is at hand,
paemed certain that another day
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DIR. Andrews Chosen.

CHICAGO, July IA. DIR. E. Benjamin
Andrews, president of Brown univer-
sity, has been elected superintendent
of Chicago schools by the board of
education. Thirteen votes were cast
for DR.. Andrews and six for Albert e.
Lane, the present uperintendent.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-07-15
GENERAL BLANCO SAYS NO
1t Would BE q Disgrace to the spanish
Army to Stop Fighting Now.

At Woulu he Dbgrace TO the spanish
Army to Stop Fighting Now.
LONDON, July IA. A special dis.
patch from Madrid says: Captain Gen.
eral Blanco has replied to the Spanish
governments reiterated representa-.
tions in regard to peace, by energet-
ically protesting against the idea of
peace. The captain general says the
report that the government had re-
solved to negotiate with the United
States has had deplorable effect, es.
pecially among the troops. He adds
that deputation of officers chosen by
the army had begged him to convey tc
the government their protests against
any propositions for peace, claiming
that nothing can justify cessation of
hotilities at present.
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The Spaniards Find Themselves in a
Death Trap and No Chance of
Escaping.
surrender the Entire East Portion of
Cuba. Spanish Prisoners May
be Sent to Spain.

SANTIAGO SURRENDERED AT THREE" is the brief but
ncant received by the Washington officials
ener Shafer yesterday 1866 The latest dispatches have
announced details further than that it is known that the
rener practically unconditional 1t is understood that Toa
RENDERED the entire province of Santiago de Cuba.
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Trainmen and Tramps Fight.

MARQUETTE, Mich, July IA. Train.
man Clark, who was injured in an
encounter between trainmen of the Soc
road and tramps at Dafter, will prob.
ably die, The other two trainmen who
were shpt will recover,
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Ordered to Tampa.

ATLANTA, Ga. July l4.-Orders were
issued during the day assembling the
Fifth infantry, now on duty at various
points throughout the department of
the Gulf, at Tampa, Fla.
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CLARK WILL COMMAND.
Oregon's Captain VIII Also Serve an Wat.
sons Chief of STAFF.

sons Chfer OF stan.
WASHINGTON, July IA. - Captain
Charles E. Clark, commanding the bat.
6eship Oregon, has been appointed
chief Of staff of Commodore Watson,
commanding the Eastern squadron,
under orders to proceed to European
waters and harrass the coast of Spain
and to proceed and destroy the Spanish
feet in command of Admiral Camara.