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showing that the squadron's movements
were being observed and reported.
'"The crews of the various vessels were
ordered to lie down alongside the guns and
get what rest was possible. Moving slowly
up the bay the squadron was in front of
Manila at five a. m, daybreak. It was imme.
diately seen that none of the Spanish fleet
was in that vicinity.
"A signal gun far off to the right disclosed
the Spanish vessels moored in Canacoa bay,
close to Cavite, the naval arsenal.
1T was Immediately noted by the firing of
the vessels and the movements of the boats
among them that they were taken by SUR
prise. The Olympia signaled: Prepare to
engage the enemy and turned toward Ca
vite. AS the Baltimore, following the Olym-
pia, made its turn the battery of 9.2-inch
krupp guns on the lunette of Manila opened
fire.
''The first shot passed over and beyond the
flagship Olympia. This fire was kept up
during the whole of the battle. As the Con-
cord swung past Manila it fired two shells at
the lunette battery. These were the only
shots fired toward the city. Our squadron
kept moving, the speed increased to eight
knots, to the Spanish fleet at Cavite, six
miles distant. When the Olympia reached
a point about 600 yards from the Spanish
position it opened with it's forward turret
guns, the only guns which could be brought
to bear.
'|The Olympia kept up this. fire until a
point was reached where our squadron could
turn and pass parallel to the Spaniards, at a
distance of about 5000 yards. The Olympia
was some 20 minutes under. fire from the
lunette battery, the fleet at Cavite, and the
batteries on Sangley Point before it reached
Willmar tribune., 1899-09-27
CHARLES A. PILLSBURY.
The Minneapolis Miller Dies Very Une1-
pectedly--Death Thought to Have
Been Caused by OverwOrx.

Minneapolis, Sept. 1s.-Charles A.
Pillsbury, the we'll known miller and
business man, died at his home in this
city at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Charles Alfred Pillsbury was born in
Warner, N. H., Oct. 3, 1912 Until 10
years of age he attended school there,
his father at that time removing to
Concord, where the son attended school
and graduated at the age 16. A year
later he entered Dartmouth college,
and after graduating went to Mon
treal, where for six years he was en-
gagged in mercantile pursuits, most of
the time as clerk. Sept. 12, 1866, he
married Miss Mary A. Stinson, of
Goffstown, N. H., who was a daughter
of Captain Charles Stinson.
Three years later he came to Mime
and soon afterwards bought an inter-
est in -four mill at St. Anthony Falls
At that time there were four or five
mills in Minneapolis, but they were of
the old fashioned sort. He applied
himself diligently to learn the details
of the business; always alert to adopt
new methods and resolved to make the
best possible product. He saw the
modest venture develop into the larg-
milling industry in the world having
a capacity of $4,000 barrels daily.
Mr.. Pillsbury remained in the con-
duct of his vast milling business until
1890, when the mills and good will
were sold to an English syndicate,
which acquired, besides, the Washburn
milling property and the water power
| of the Falls of St. Anthony.
Willmar tribune., 1899-09-27
DEWEY TABLET BURNT WOOD.
(To Be Presented to the Admiral

rivers on the other, "thus," to quote from
the committees report, Ito emphasize New
York's position as the most important COM
mercial city of the country" The two key
stones of the arch are to be surmounted by
great American eagles, which will probably
be gilded.
Above the wings of the eagles shall, it is
suggested, be placed inscriptions, to be
chosen by the celebration committee, in rec
ognition of the services of Admiral Dewey.
A novel feature of the design is quadriga
of sea horses, drawing ship, surmounting
the apex of the arch. At the prov of this
ship stands figure, symbolizing Triumphal
Victory, with outstretched wings. This is
one of the most striking portions of the en-.
tire structure.
The large surfaces above the minor arches
on the west and east sides of the edifice are
to be covered with designs in high relief, the
subjects of which have not yet been definite
ly chosen, but for which allegories of 1.-THE
Protection of Our Country" and 'The Ad-
vancement of Civilization" are suggested.
As for the large sculptured groups to be
placed at either end of the colonnade, four
in all, the committee suggests some such sub
jects as ''The Army" and "The Navy" for
one end and '3The West Indies" and ,.'The
East Indies" for the other.
A suggestion has been made that arrange
ments should be protected with one of the
gas companies to have the columns of the
colonnade topped with fambeau lights, and
similar lights affixed to the corners of the
cornice of the arch, while the arch itself
should be illuminated with electric lights.
The arch is to be built of the same ma
terial as that used in the gorgeous decora-
tion of the Chicago exposition, which, as ex-
perience has proved, is capable of withstand
ing the elements for at least year.
Willmar tribune., 1899-09-27
PRICES TO CATCH THE EYE.
The Italian Fruit Seller Shows Much
Shrewdness in Marking
His Stock.

The Italian fruit seller shows his
shrewdness as a business man in small
way by the prices which he puts on his
wares. The fruit is arranged in tempt
ing groups on his push cart, and each
group is usually marked with ticket,
so that the pedestrian may know the
prices without asking. Over pile Of
pl,lms may be seen the tiny sign:
flight for nine cents" Now, says the
New York Tribune, the average CUSTOM
er does not buy eight plums, and when
he asks for one it is two cents, or two
for three cents, and, as the vender sells
more lots of one than anything,else, the
eight for nine cents becomes myth,
and his stock averages nearly two cents
apiece. Peaches that are marked IL for
25 cents if sold in dozen lots would be
fairly cheap, but one peach from the
same pile always costs three cents, and
as "two for five" is the popular sale in
that class the lot which is advertised at
Is cents usually brings more than 80.
In the orange season "eight for Is
cents is favorite price placed on the
fruit, which is really sold for four cents
apiece. .'.&& = .5Sy .s5 .s4
A bronzed Italian who has regular
route over which he sells fruit at all
times Of the year was asked: why
don't you make prices for one or two,
and not for eight and q dozen %
Eighte for nine macke.ye look--den
sc pave two TO- one, Z and he winke,lsthe
other eye in q way that showed that his
rer',t tation Tor shrewdness was well de-
served
Willmar tribune., 1899-09-27
News In Brief. d.

Fire destroyed the barn of John o.
ness, near Kragnes. Fifteen horses
and two colts were burned to death;
500 bushels of oats, a large quantity of
hay and all the harness were destroyed.
Three men sleeping in the barn es-
capped. =. =, ,.., +.
The Great Northern will build new
depot at Crookston. 32S feet long.
Work will be commenced at once on
flax fiber mill at Moorhead. m E,*
The store of w. A. Murray, at Park
er's Prairie, was entered by burglars,
and some money and over S100 worth
of jewelry stolen. :, -.s -, go: ~
1 Near Fountain City, John Doepke,
while engaged in moving a heavy rock
with a lever, lost his balance and fell
100 feet down a sheer precipice No
bones were broken, though he sus-
tained internal injuries that will prob
ably result fatally. ~. u
The 9-year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
sStraschien, at Hastings, died from the
effects Of 3 fall from house.
Burglars entered the home Of Wm.
Shrieber, in Minneapolis. while the
family were asleep, stole his clot thes, 3
months wages, and consumed allatho
provisions il the harder, including nine
bottles of beer.
Willmar tribune., 1899-09-27

The fact should not be overlooked
that the management of the National
Export exposition is providing in an
ample way for the amusement and en-
tertainment of visitors, and it is ex-
pected that it's achievements in that di-
rection will meet with the highest IA
vor.
The musical feature will be especial
ly unique. The national airs of all
countries will be rendered by native
bands of those countries. Marvellous,
classical and inspiring music will mark
the exposition-a musical event of the
highest Importance, exceptional in this
particular, as we'll as in it's other fea-
lures.
Other sources of entertainment and
public instruction will be found in ex-
hibitions of wireless telegraphy and in
series of novel and highly interest
ing experiments and scientific feats.
The exposition will prove one of great
originality in all respects, and the
amusement loving public will find it
has been catered to in ways wholly un-
expected with attractions that will de-
light and fascinate.
Willmar tribune., 1899-09-27
PRESENTS FOR THE HERO.

Some of the Treasures to he Given to
" Dewey by the People.
Beside the sword that is to be presented
to him by the nation, Admiral Dewey will
on his return be made the recipient of many
costly presents, among them handsome
piece of work for his flagship, to be present
ed by the citizens Of Olympia and the state
of Washington. 1t is bronze panel, which
will be placed on the forward turret of the
ship, between the two big guns. It weighs
300 pounds, is four feet high, while it's great
est breadth is a feet. Paul w. Morris de-
signed the panel, under the direction of D. c..
French. The panel will contain the historic
legend: "Gridley, you may fire when ready"
the words with which the battle of Manila
was opened. Another is decorative tab
let, designed by Raphael A. Weed. The tab
let, which measures about three by four feet
in size, is something unique, the design be-
ing burned into prepared and polished white
Eastwood by the application of heated irons,
producing an effect of rich brown tones,
combined with slightly modelled surface
that suggests wood carving.
Still another is the largest loving cup ever
produced by the silversmith's art. It will be
of solid silver, six feet high, or a inches tall
er than the admiral. Fifty thousand dimes,
raised by popular subscription, have been
used in its construction.
Willmar tribune., 1899-09-27
DEWEY FESTIVAL HYMN.
To Be Read at the Reception to thu
Admiral at Washin1tOn.

To Be Read at the Reception to the
Admiral at Washington.
The verses given here were written in
honor of Admiral Dewey, on his return to
the United States from the Philippine is
lands, and in commemoration of the de-
struction Of the Spanish feet in the har-
Dor of Cavite by the squadron under his
command, May /, 1898. This poem, accord
ing to Leslie's Weekly, is to be read ct
the literary exercises at Washington in
connection with the admirars reception at
the national capital. %.-,. 49,. +. f. =
Dewey Comcs!, Present Arms!
Turn out the guard! With arms presented
well! :, 49,.
He's home again, within our hearts to
dwell; 49,. IL, -. : g., -.
Within our hearts, as in sacred shrine,
Wherein our love shall hold him for all
G,n time. st~@ #s<5'ss-
Loud let the drums beat! Bright the bon
fires glow! t. vi: ss5e,#53ts 555ssrG5,t : -
with palms and roses rare his pathway
: strew! -Gs n 3. 81:
Turn out the guard! Let nags and fall
chions wave! .2ss@$ 3..{s
with all acclaim extol the warrior brave.
Sing, maids and matrons, joyous paeans
sing II L 1, ii 3s.= 81 III
Let glad-yoiced children shout and church
bells ring! @ 5 s 81 81 q. 3.s
While all the world applauds-amazed
AT deeds which challenge every record
past. sSS :s5
Turn out the guard! Another lustrous
I IL craven on the nation . ron 81 fame!
Nobly he did the work he went to. do 85ss
Willmar tribune., 1899-09-27

great Roman memorial arches, particularly
the arch of Titus. Its four great piers will
have bas-relief decorations, and at their
bases are to be large allegorical groups, per-
sonifying Patriotism, War, The Return and
Peace. The finals of the columns, on either
side Of the allegorical groups mentioned, are
to be portrait figures, from eight to twelve
feet high, of famous American admirals and
naval officers. The committee Of the Sculp-
ture society wrote to Secretary of Navy
Long to suggest the names of eight heroes
who he thought would most fttingly rep
resent the navy. In reply he suggested John
Paul Jones, representing the war of the rev.
olution; Decatur, Hull, Perry and Mac
Donough, representing the war of 1872, and
Farragut, Porter and Cushing, representing
the civil war.
The spandrels over the main entrance, on
the north and south sides, are to have bas
reliefs symbolizing the Atlantic and Pacific
oceans on one side and the North and East
Willmar tribune., 1899-09-27


astonishment, as well as Of intense gratifca-
tion, that we learned the squadron had ex.
pended only about one-third of its ammuni.
ton and had not lost single man or re-
ceived injuries worth speaking of. It was SO
incredible that the commanding officers
stared at each other in astorishment.
About ten o'clock it was seen that all the
Spanish gunboats had run behind the arsenal
OF Cavite for protection; that the Reina
Cristina was aground and in flames; that
the Don Antonio Ulloa's and the Castillo s
stern moorings had been cut; that they were
swinging to the wind, and that the Castillo
was on fire beyond control.
"A little after IL o clock a strange sail was
seen coming up the bay, the Baltimore being
sent to communicate with it. 1t proved
to be an English vessel.
"Signal was made to go in and destroy
the batteries. The Baltimore, from it's posi-
tion being nearest in, was ordered to lead
The Concord was directed to go in and burn
the transport steamer Isla de Mindanao
The Baltimore, being some distance from the
main squadron, was able to get into action
some time before the other vessels of the
Willmar tribune., 1899-09-27

God speed his coming-hero tried and true.
The flag he bore INTO that fateful fight
Its fve-and-for:y stars now blaze more
bright.
Turn out the guard! And roar, We can
mons, roar!
Till the earth trenbles from At,antic's
To where the western sun, in gorgeous
state,
Greets the Pacific through the Golden Gate.
His praises shout! Ye heavens be not
mute,
But add your thunders to the grand salute!
Turn out the guard! Turn out. ye peo-
pie all!
To greet the knight who sailed at duty's
call;
His coming conjures mem'ries of the past
The blare of guns, the braying bugle's blast.
Again we hear the trumpet's shrilly blow,
The while the charging cruisers crush the
foe.
Turn out the guard! Lord Nelson is out
The guerdon fairly won from Albion's son.
With Preble, Perry, Lawrence. Hull, Paul
Who proved the country's might in clarion
tones
With Farragut, Dahlgren, Foote enroll his
name
Upon the tablets Of eternal fame!
DAVID JAMES EVANS.
Willmar tribune., 1899-09-27

r 4
dron. When Farragut, fleet forced an en-
trance to the Mississippi Lieut.. Dewey was
in the thickest of the fray upon the old steam
sloop.- ~ -.
The most spirited fight in which the Mis-
sissippi ever took part occurred in March,
1869, when the fleet tried to pass by the con-
federate batteries at Port Hudson. Some
of the ships managed to pass up to the mar
row part of the channel, where they were
fired upon by the shore batteries, being
forced to retreat. But the Mississippi did
not attempt to get up into the channel. It
was foggy day, made more obscure by the
smoke of battle. The sloop lost it's bearings
and ran ashore. Before its officers were
aware of it it had struck. directly under the
guns of battery which was one of the
strongest of the Notifications. It was only
brief breathing spell before 25O shots
struck the Mississippi and riddled it from
end to end. The obscurity made it possible
for its crew to take to their boats after set
ting it on fire.
Dewey got his first command in 1870, when
he performed special service with the Mar.
ragansett. He made surveys Of the Pacific
Willmar tribune., 1899-09-27

coast until 1876, when he became a light.
house inspector, afterwards being the Sec
retary of the lighthouse board. During
lSS2-'s3 he commanded the Juniata on the
Atlantic station.
In September, 1884, Lieut.. Dewey was
made captain, and placed in charge of the
Dolphin, one of the four vessels which
formed the original 'White Squadron" He
was placed in command of the Pensacola, of
the European squadron, in the following
year, remaining as its commander until 1888,
when he became the chief Of the bureau of
equipment and recruiting, with the rank of
commodore.
The duties and rank of Capt. Dewey re-
manned unchanged then until 1898, when
he became member of the lighthouse
board. He received his commission as COM
modore February %, 1896, being about the
same time made president of the board of
inspection and survey, which position he
occupied until January, 1898, when he was
placed in command of the Asiatic squadron.
On May 7, 1898, Commander Dewey was
promoted to be rear admiral and given the
thanks of congress. Still later he was made
full admiral by act of congress.
Willmar tribune., 1899-09-27
BROAD IN ITS SCOPE.
Coming National Export Exposition
at Philadelphta-Plent of Fea-
lures to Furnish Amusement

Since it is apparent that the United
States is rapidly becoming the main
factor in the commerce of the world.
and doors are opening in every direc-
ton and in all quarters of the globe to
receive it's products, it is of prime i'm
portance to its merchants and manufac-
turers that they lose no chance to ac-
quire that higher commercial education
which will impart clear and accurate
knowledge of the demands of foreign
markets, the impediments in the way
of American goods and the competition
to be met with their introduction into
| those markets.
The National Export exposition at
Philadelphia will afford an object les
son the like of which has never been
known in this country.
The $5o,0o0 appropriated by congress
for the purchase in foreign countries
of samples of merchandise ''of the char
| acter in favor and demand therein,
together with necessary business data
concerning said samples, to be dis
played at said exposition for the in
| struction and benefit of American man.
utacturers and thereby laying the foun-
dation of great system of national
commercial education.' was unique
| expression of legislative wisdom.
Willmar tribune., 1899-09-27

squadron could get up. It attacked in the
most gallant manner, stopping at one time
directly under the battery at Sangley Point
and pouring in terrific fire.
'The Olympia, Raleigh and Boston fol.
lowed in as fast as they possibly could,
opening on the batteries as their guns could
be brought to bear, driving the Spanish
troops out of the Notifications and slencing
everything in that vicinity. During the sec.
ond part of the engagement the batteries at
Manila remained quiet. AS soon as the bat
teries on Sangley Point were silenced signal
was made for the vessels to go in as close as
possible and destroy all the Spanish men-of-
| war that could be found.
'"The Petrol, by its light draft, was en-.
abled to get mile or so closer in than any of
the other vessels. The Raleigh, having a
clear field, fired dozen six-inch shells into
the Clloa, sinking it at it's moorings, and
then firing into the arsenal and the town of
Cavite wherever Spanish flag could be
seen. Shortly after one p. m. the Petrol sig
| nailed: The enemy surrenders.'
"At this time troops from the batteries on
Sangley Point could be seen getting out of
the batteries and running up the beach as
fast as possible. While our squadron was
sweeping down to the westward the first or
second time small steam vessel was seen to
come out from behind Sangley Point and at
tempt to pass at full speed ahead of the
squadron, apparently heading for our re-
serves.
"The Olympia Immediately opened on it
with its secondary battery and the Raleigh,
which had been ordered to leave the main
line of battle and attack anything which
might attempt the destruction of the reserve
squadron, sheered out of line and opened
with its secondary battery In a few min
utes the small vessel turned toward the land,
ran on the beach, and was deserted by its
crew, sinking just as it struck the shoal
water
"While the destruction of the smaller YES
sells was going on by boats crew sent in
from the Petrol, the Olympia got under way
and steamed over for Manila, starting with
no vessels to aid it. The Raleigh, Boston
and Baltimore followed as soon as thew
could get their engines going, leaving the
Concord, which had just joined the fleet after
the destruction of the Isla de Mindanao and
the Petrol to carry out the destruction OF
the remaining vessels
"Ihe Olympia succeeded in reaching Ma
Mia and anchoring in front of the city be.
tore any of the other vessels of the squad.
ron could catch up to it,
"One of the bravest things and prettiest
sights that one could well imagine was the
reserve squadron, by order of the admiral
running in and anchoring inshore' of the
Olympia. Communication was established
with the shore by landing some of our peo.
Pile on board neutral vessel, where ou,
acting consul, Mr.. Walker, the British con
Willmar tribune., 1899-09-27

well-mounted shore batteries. The result
of the battle was the entire destruction of all
the Spanish vessels and the silencing of the
land batteries. Commodore Dewey did not
lose ship nor man, while the Spanish lost
their entire fleet, commanded by Admiral
Montojo Trillo, and from 900 to 700 men.
Willmar tribune., 1899-09-27

east was fired by the Spaniards from Ell
Fraile rock, the projectile passing over and
between the Raleigh and Petrol. About a
minute after second shot was fred from
El Frnile in about the same direction.
tsThe Raleigh then, at l2:l5 a. M, at a
distance of about 800 yards, fred the first
shot on the American side in the Philippine
campaign. El Fraile battery continued firing
90 the squadron passed, the Concord and
Boston firing as they came by. ,z ~. =.
I'm all about six shots were fired at the
main body Of the fleet, and answered by
about the same number. As the McCulloch
came into line it also fired several shots from
its three-inch field guns, with, which it had
been supplied by the Raleigh and the Balti-5
more. Signal was then made for the reserve
squadron to come up on the port side Of the
main squadron, also asking if everything,
was all right. The Nee Culloch answered
20. IL S s The feet being by the batteries and
over the mines speed Of four q 81 knots % was
5s:gnaled.
The whole squadron passed up the bay
at this speed, steering to avoid the shoals on
the sont hern side Of the bay and expecting to
be about eight miles from Manila ct day.
light It was . night OF the most strained
iuspense. Signal light hts were being shown,
On III along the southern nd of the bay,
Willmar tribune., 1899-09-27
STORY OF THE BATTLE.

Told in n Few Words by Capt. CoEh-
Ian, of the Raleigh.
Capt. Joseph B. Coghlan, who commanded
the cruiser Raleigh during the battle, has
furnished what is perhaps the best short ac-
count of the famous engagement. He says:
''The Olympia, at about ll:50 of April
80, passed Ell Fraile rock, small islet near
the southern side of the entrance, upon
which three-gun battery of 4.7-inch Hon.
toria guns had been erected. Next passed
the Baltimore in its line.
"The Raleigh came next and was abreast
of the rock at 1910 a. m. of May !. As it
swung into the wake of the Olympia at l2:la
a. m. the first gun of the operations in the
Willmar tribune., 1899-09-27

~ DMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY, the
~ hero par excellence of the Spanish
u ~ American war, is expected to arrive
at New York Thursday, September %. He
will be accorded reception surprising in
spontaneity and grandeur anything recorded
in American history. He will be received,
officially, by the government of the United
States, by the state of New York and the
city of Greater New York, and by repre-
sentatives from every state in the union;
and millions of his fellow-citizens will be
present to express by voice and action the
esteem in which the victor of Manila is held
by the common people of America. After
the New York reception is over, the admiral
will visit Washington, where the president
and his cabinet will tender him reception
and present him with sword of honor,
voted by the congress.