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Iron County register., 1899-08-17
TRANSPORTS EXCITING TRIP.
A Succession of Accidents, Crimes
and Casua1ties-NarroxvI Ec-
cRpes Capture by Filipinos.

San Francisco, Aug. 1.-THE United
States transport Centennial arrived
here from Manila yesterday after a
most exciting round trip. She mar
rcwly missed couple of typhoons;
was ashore on a coral reef, where the
entire crew barely escaped capture by
the Filpinos; one of the quartermas-
ters was stabbed by a colored cook.
Because of the stabbing, Charles Will
son, of the Centennial galley staff. ar
rived here in irons while Herman
Brevy, the transports quartermaster,
will have a sojourn in some hospital
until he RECEIVERS from the effects of
the cooks knife.
During the tightening process, neces-
sary to get the Centennial off the reef
near Manila, on her outward trip, a
quantity of government stores to the
value of $4,000 had to be jettisoned
and were eagerly appropriated by the
Filipinos, who swarmed about the
reef and made more than one attack
for the purpose of capturing the ves-
sci and crew.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
THE TENTH PENNSYLVANIA.
stop on the Way Home From
San Francispo.

San Francisco, Aug. THE Tenth
Pennsylvania volunteers will remain
at the Presidio IL days longer, and
then leave for their eastern homes,
escorted by the committee of % that
came here to receive them. According
to the present arrangements, only one
stop will be made during the journey
to Pittsburgh, the invitation of Mayor
Frank E. Moors of Omaha having
been accepted. Many other cordial in
vitations from cities along the route
have been declined on account of lack
of time. The start will be made from
this city August %, the day the troops
are mustered out. and Pittsburgh will
be reached on the morning of Au-
gust 2s. Col. Jocelyn, Twenty-fourth
infantry. and Capt. Chrisman, Twen-
tieth infantry, the mustering-out of
ficers, have assured the escort COM
mittee that the regiment will be dis
charged without fail on August %
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
COLONEL HAWKINS REMAINS.
Body of the Tenth PennsyIvanin'a
Late Commander Received in the
Keystone State.

Pittsburgh Pa, Aug. 1.-THE body
of Col. Hawkins, of the Tenth PennsyI.
vania volunteers, arrived in this aity
at 6:2O a. m, and was met by the
committee and escorts who were to ac.
company the remains to Washington
Pa A detail of police was in readi.
Eess TO preserve order, but their scry-
ices were not required, the early hcuI
preventing many from paying their
last respects to the dead commander
The committees lined up before the
express car carrying the corpse, and
as soon as the case was placed OH
transfer, marched slowly to where
the Washington train was waiting.
Here the body was placed in special
baggage car and the journey to the
dead hero's home in Washington was
begun at Z: 80
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
STARVATION IN PORTO RICO.
Thousands VIII Perish Unless Relief
is Promptly Sent from the
United States.

Washington, Aug. 12.-The war de
partment yesterday took prompt meas
ures for the relief of the hurricane suf-
dispatches and Gen. Davis advices
made known the extent of the disaster
steps were Immediately taken to send
supplies and the transport Mcpherson
was ordered put in readiness to sail
from New York on Monday next. She
will carry rations and other neces-
saries.
Secretary of War Root yesterday af
ternoon sent the following appeal 10
the mayors of all cities of more than
100000 population:
''Sir-The governor general of Porto
Rico confirms the report that upon the
eighth instant hurricane swept over
that island, entirely demolishing many
of the towns, destroying many lives.
and reducing, so so far as he can esti-
mate not less than 100000 of the in
habitants to the condition of absolute
tlestitution, without homes or food.
Unless immediate and effective relief
is given these unfortunates they will
perish of famine.
Under these conditions, the president
deems that an appeal should be made
to the humanity of the American peo-
pie. 1t is an appeal to their patriotism
also, for the inhabitants of Porto
Rico freely and gladly submitted them
fn bo of tho Init
ed States, and have voluntarily sur
rendered the protection of Spain, to
which they were formerly entitled,
confidently relying upon more gener-
Gus and beneficient treatment at our
hands. The highest considerations of
honor and good faith unite with the
promptings of humanity to require
from the United States generous re-
sponse to the demand of Porto Rican
distress,
"This department has directed the
immediate distribution of rations to
the sufferers by the army in Porto
Rico, so far as it is within the power of
the executive, but in the absence of
any appropriation we must rely large
ly upon private contributions.
DeS 'hdI yOu VIII Soti oPoi tiiE
public-spirited and humane people of
your city to take active and immediate
measures in this exigency. The gov
ernment transport Mcpherson will be
sent directly from the port of New
York to Porto Rico on Monday, the
fourteenth instant, to carry all sup
plies of food which can be obtained.
Further transports will be sent at fu-
ture dates, of which public notice viii
be given.
''Any committee charged with the
raising of funds will receive full in
formation and advice on communicate
ing with this department.
Respectfully.
ELIHU ROOT,
Secretary of War"
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
Arrival at washington, Pa.

Washington, Pa, Aug. n.--When
the funeral 5rain bearing the remains
Df Col. Hawkins reached here. shortly
after nine o'clock, vast concourse of
citizens gathered at the station to dc
honor to the memory of their follow
tOwnsman. The funeral escort was
met at the station by Post 120 .. A. r.;
the old members of Co. II, Tenth regi.
ment and Camp 316 Sons of Veterans.
After the casket had been placed in the
funeral car, the procession moved to
the former residence OF the deceased.
All the business houses and residences
were draped with the national flag and
crepe.
Friday tie body viii be placed in
vault to await the arrival of the Tenth
regiment from San Francisco. when a
military funeral will take place.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
More Troops ARRIVED.

Washington, Aug. 12.-Gen. Otis ca
bled the war department as follows:
Manila, Aug. 11.-City of f ara ar
rived. Private Cosley Reed, a, Twen-
ty-fourth, died at sea. Sheridan sails
to-day. OTIS"
The City of Para sailed from San
Francisco, July 13, with Troops j. and
ID, Fourth cavalry; heahquarter, A, F.,
II, and X, Twenty-rourth infLntry;
and B, engineer battalion-36 officers
and e11 enlisted men, Gen. Schwan
commanding.
The Sheridan will bring back the
Minnesota and South Dakota troops.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
Jfminex Confident of success.

Havana. Aug. 14.-Gen. Jiminez, the
aspirant to the presidency of the Re
public of Santo Domingo, says he has
received news of numerous recent sue
cesses Of his partisans. He declares
also that he has all the money he
needs, as wen as thousand men un-
der arms. AT an early date he expects
to receive news of the utter collapse OF
the present Dominican government af-
ter which he will go to Santo Domingo
as soon an his partisans. who, he says,
are a majority of the population. de-
sire.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
POOR WAY TO SUPPRESS THEM.
Mormon Elders Warned to oLeave Sud
Then Severely Whipped by
Angry Citizens.

Pineville, Ky, Aug. 12.-Four Nor.
non elders, after preaching here ses-
eral days, have been forced to leave hr
angry citizens of this place.
In Wise county, Va, Mormon elders
were warned to leave, but they did not
&C and while preaching several citi-
zens went to the place of worship with
a bundle of switches, took the elders
out and gave them 4 severe whipping.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
What 1t Meant.

In one of the the suburbs of Philadelphia
there is a school principal who is very
kindly man. He is noted particularly for his
love of animals, and he never neglects an op-
portunity to lecture his young charges on
his pet hobby.
The other day he told them all about vivi.
section and how. in the name of science,
1t entailed untold suffering upon dumb ami
mails At the end of his discussion, in order
to make sure that his words had been fully
understood, he asked:
Now tell me what vivisection means"
t'Please, SIR" answered one of the boys,
cit means trying it on the dog. Judge.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
Horse. for the Philippines.

Cincinnati, Aug. 12.-Maj. Aleshire,
of the quartermaster's office, is here
buying cavalry horses for the Philip
pines. Horses such as the government
wants, must be less than 1000 pounds
in weight, of solid color and all geld
ings. Eighty-four dollars is paid foi
those accepted.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
To Meet Their Son.

San Francisco, Aug. 11.-Wrn. L.
Strong. ex-mayor of New York and
president of the Protective Tariff
league. has arrived here from the east
accompanied by Mrs Strong. They
have come to meet their son, Mai. Put
ram Bradlee Strong, who was a volun-
teer officer on the staff of Gen. Merritt
IN Manila.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17

San JuanSde Porto Rico, Aug. 12.-
Arroyo on the south coast, has been
destroyed. 16 lives were lost there and
the town is still submerged in water.
At Guayamo the houses are still
standing. Seven persons were killed
there. A number of houses were pill
laged, squads of soldiers were unable
to maintain order and starvation
threatens the population.
The water supply of San Juan has
been stopped. The Coamo Springs
hotel has been wrecked. 1t belonged
to Porto Rico Co., of Philadelphia.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
A Liberal RainfnlI.

Wichita, Kas., Aug. IA liberal
rainfall has extended over southern
Kansas and Oklahoma. For several
days there has been very hot weather,
but no hot winds, and corn is in per-
Tee condition
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
Gen. Davis Makes Report.

Washington, Aug. 12.-The war de-
partment has received a cablegram
from Gen. Davis, giving fuller details
Of the damage done in Porto Rico by
the hurricane.
Gen. Davis says famine is impend-
ing, and asks authority to issue ra-
tions TO the destitute. The message
is dated Thursday, and says:
Later reports show that the hurri-
cane was far more severe in the in
terror and southern part OF island
than here.
Supplies For the Destitute.
The army transport McPherson has
been ordered to sail from New York
to San Juan and Ponce next Monday
with supplies to relieve the destitute
in Porto Rico. Acting Commissioner
General Weston has ordered the pur-
chase, in New York, of 100000 pounds
of rice and 100000 pounds of beans. to
be shipped on the Mcpherson. Such
other food supplies as may be obtained
at the time the Mcpherson sails will
be sent on that ship.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
Col. Lockett's Cavalry Regiment.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE cavalry
regiment being raised in the Philip
pines, commanded by Col. Lockett, has
been designated the Elevent United
States volunteer cavalry. No other
cavalry regiment will be raised at
present.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
No Further Engagements.

Manila, Aug. II, $40 p. m.-Recon-
noitering by small parties continued
all day. Unavailing attempts were
made to get in contact with the enc
my. The American troops occupy
Calulet, Santa Rina, Bacoler and Qua
qua. No further engagements have
taken place. The rains have recon-
menced. The wounded are being
brought into Manila.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
MACARTHUR 5 MOVEMENT
Official Report From Gen. Otis on
Wednesdays Battle Near
San Fernando.
an ADVANCE MADE NORTH TO CALULEr.
and Twenty-Five Wounded. In
Guiding Two Officers of Col. Bells
New Regiment - The FiliPinos'
Loss About Four Hundred.

Washington, Aug. 11.-Gen- Otis ca
bIed the war department the follow
ing report of Wednesdays engage
ment:
Manila, Aug. 10.-Adjutant General,
Washington: MacArthur's movement
yesterday was very successful; 1t
serves to clear the country to the rear
and left and right of insurgents; has
advanced north to Calulet, six miles
from San Fernando, whence he is now
reconnoitering; his casualties were
five killed and % wounded. The Off
GERS wounded were: Maj. Braden.
Capt. Abernethy, Thirty-siNth yolun-
teers, leg and arm; moderate. Lieut.
Williams, Fifty-first Iowa, thigh; mod
crate These troops operated to left
and rear towards Santa Rita Mac
Arthur's advance, under Wheaton and
Liscum. consists of the Ninth, Twelfth.
Seventeenth, part of the Twenty-sec
ond regiments and portion of the Fif
ty-first Iowa. The movement was very
difficult on account of mud and sur
face water. Macarthur reports the in
suTgent's loss of 100 killed and some
800 wounded; they were rapidly driv-
en- northward, and last evening APP
parently abandoned the Porac line,
where they blew up the powder
works. OTIS"
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
was n St. Louf. Man.

Los Angeles, CAL, Aug. IA man
who committed suicide here several
days ago has been identified a. Aaron
Wolkson, of st. Louis.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FI9 SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the LIQUID laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. It
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectuallv.
dispelling colds, headaches and fevera
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
maneutly. Its perfect freedom from
every objectionable quality and sub
stance. and its acting on the kidneys.
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make 1t the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing fira
are used, rs they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities Of the
remedy are obtained from senna and
other aromatic plants. by a method
known to the CALIFoRNI1 FIe SYRUr
Co. only. In order to get it's beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations. please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN F1ANcxsco. cAr.
~1o0.s s41E. h1. NEW YORK. N. X.
Sor sale aw all Druggists. a.-Price sOs. pes bostia
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
A Pathetic Appeal.

Washington, Aug. 12.-The follow
ing appeal by cable addressed to Gen.
Schwan, was received at the war de-
partment:
San Juan de Porto Rico, Aug. TO-
Ny country is devasted. For Gods
sake help us.
CAPT. LUCO VIVA.
Lugo Nina is one of the Porto
Ricans whom Gen. Schwan met during
the campaign.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
Is 1t Mai. RockfclIer:

Washington, Aug. 12.-The follow
ing cable has been received from Gen.
Otis:
Manila, Aug. 11.-Adjutant General,
Washington: From southern Luzon a
report comes that an American officer
is held there a prisoner, and the de-
scription given Indicates Maj. Rock
feller. OTIS"
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
Five Hundred Lives Lost at Ponce.

San Juan de Porto Rico, Aug. "a
Tt is now said 500 persons lost their
lives at Ponce during the hurricane.
Terrible distress prevails there.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
wouIdn,t Take Any Chances.

A certain Nauvoo woman assured her hus-
band that she never told him a lie and never
would. He told her that he did not doubt it,
but would hereafter cut a notch in the piano
when he knew she deceived him. ''No you
WON'T" she screamed; 'Fni not going to
have my piano ruined. Chicago Inter
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
A Profane silence.

A story is goiEg the rounds OF golf match
between Rev. DIR. Sterret and Justice Har-
Ian of the United States supreme court. The
incident occurred at Chevy Chase Golf
club, one of the prominent organizations
near Washington, during a meeting be-
TWEEN these two ardent golfers. The doctor
discovered that his ball teed up in tempting
utmost oeliberation; he went through with
the preliminary "waggles," and with su-
preme effort-missed the ball. For fully
minute he gazed at the tantalizing sphere
tice Harlan remarked soemnly: Doctor,
that was the most profane silence ever
listened to."-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
The Cotton Crop.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE condition
of cotton in 81, as compared with SIS
on July l.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17

Mai. Rockefeller is the officer who dis
appeared several months ago, shortly
after his arrival in the Philippines. and
nothing has been heard of him since.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
Sustained bs Lies.

Washington, Aug. 10.-The follow.
ing cable has been received from Gen.
Otis.
Manila, Aug. 10.-Adjutant Gener-
al, Washington: Captured letters of
high insurgent authority exhorting
the inhabitants TO hold out a little
longer; that European recognition will
be granted by August 81, and that
present United States administration
will be overthrown. OTIS"
Iron County register., 1899-08-17

The English language is not a dead Ian
guage, vet it is frequently butchered-Chi-
cago Daily News.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
A GREAT ENTERPRISE.
Dut Great in Contemplation Only, as
1t Never Came to he
Established.

A worthy American citizen, having made
a fortune, Jared forth to see the world. Eu-
ropean business ways and habits thoroughly
disguised this nervously keen expert in
money-making,. and he poured forth his
scorn to some friends he met in Paris. One
of them, knowing the ignorance of the old
gentleman on subjects without the circle In
which he lived, ventured on joke.
81 agree with you" he said; Il agree with
you thoroughly. Why, do you know, sir,
| was last week in a city of l25,OOO lnhab-
itants-and | was overcome, sir-overcome
to find they hadn't livery stable IN the
E'No-you don't tell met answered the
victim. Gentlemen, see therei just con-
slider that!" Then jumping 20 his feet as
the thought struck him. why, gentlemen,
a fortunes awaiting someone there!
Where's the place? What's the name OF
it?''
Venice" said the joker.
"Good! I'm tired of this place anyway.
I'll go right down there tomorrow, and put
little horse-sense into the town. Gentle
men, you're in this good thing with me, il
you choose"
They were all in it, and they invested their
friend with powers plenipotentiary. The
story has no dramatic point, save that it is
historic fact that Venice was visited. No
one ever heard an account of that visit, but
for long afterward no participant in the
joke could get within hailing distance of the
self-appointed pioneer of American enter
prise-Harper's Round Table
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
The boundary Commission.

Paris, Aug. I'm. Maliet-I'rorost
at yesterdays session of the Anglo
Venezuelan boundary arbitration com.
mission, concluded the first part of the
Venezuelan argument, bringing the
statement down to 1914. The commis-
sion then adjourned until Saturday
when Prof. John r. Solely will con-
tinue the argument up to the present
date.
The Venezuelan minister to France
has invited the members Cf the tribu-
nal to attend a country party at st.
Germain.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
Saved by the Relief Party.

Many owe their lives to the relief
party under Simpson, sent out by the
Cosca Trading Co. He reached Laird
post March 23. This daring party left
Laketon in March and made a most
perilous trip across Dease lake with
dogs. As the ice broke up one of the
rescuing party was drowned and near
l. all the dogs and sleds were lost.
The majority of the returning gold
seekers took the Mckenzie water
route from Edmonton. Coarse gold
was found in several small streams
and gold colors were often seen.
though not in working quantities.
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
n Complete Surprise.
Mud was Knee Deep.

The mud in places was deep in the
rice fields and jungles,and through the
bitches flowed small rivers several feet
deep. The Filipinos tried to ambush
the american several times. the coun-
try in the neighborhood being well
adopted TO these tactics, but the troops
stopped for nothing, forcing their way
through or over obstacles and firing
whenever they could locate the fleeing
enemy
Iron County register., 1899-08-17
Recruits Commended.

The officers highly commend the re-
cruits Of the variOas regiments. There
is reason to believe the reports recent
" received that the insurgents are
natives at Calulet say that five rounds
extra were issued just before the fight.
Since the American occupation of
San Fernando the rebels have torn up
three miles of railroad between there
and Calulet, and it is impossible to get
the armored car more than two miles
bevond San Fernando.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-18

TOMORROW Capt Dreyfus will be a
free man, pardonel on condition of the
withdrawal OF his appeal for revl-
sion before the upper military tribunal,
the state of his health giving the gov
ernmept the excuse for its action. Thus
the Dreyfus case dwindles away by one
cowardly step after another and the
French people as rule will probably
DE content to have it's ghost rest for
ever. If Capt. Dreyfus lives many years
however 1t is safe 10 say that il will
not be allowed to rest until there is an
official record. as well as the Judgment
Of the world to attest his Innocence. For
the present, however. II is significant of
the change in French sentiment thar
the announcements of his reprieve
kicks up no row i'm Paris.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-18

IN an historic speculative era long
past it is recorded that the capital
stock OF one concern was successfully
fioated on the gullible public, "the bust
ness OF which was to be announced la
ter" Perhaps thls offered no better H.
lustraItion OF how simple a matter II is
TO get people TO put money into some
thing that they know nothing about
and how easy it is TO promote any sort
OF a scheme IN prosperous times with
out even taking the trouble TO explain
what IL is, than the present day offer
ings OF various promoters of stock I'm so
called liquid air companies. The possi-
bilities of liquid air are undoubtedly
tremendous but they are also very re-
mote in commercial sense and for all
the average promoter has anything to
show for the other peoples money n
absorbs he might reasonably invite in
vestors To buy stock i'm a cable line
up the hills of the moon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-18

self don't always believe in everything
when the sun shines. but when IL Is
dark as this and yhe thunder may
strike AT any minute, l beHeve every
thing"
A fresh thunderclap that seemed 10
rush from one side OF the heavens over
Venice 10 the other and back again, as
II it was i'm search ~ some on''.
compelled the company 10 keep silence.
When quiet returned Sandro once more
with unabashed spirits resumed his
sceptical comments on ghosts.
you are wretchedly superstitious-
all OF you" ne said II don't so much
mind your ideas about religion Tor
unless you waste too much money IN
masses and other
Another crash, that sounded as II the
Ostei-a itself had been struck or
smashed inl.O million Of pieces, IN
terrupted Sandro and when ne was
able TO continue his remarks he dld not
take the trouble 10 mend his broken
sentence.
AS 1 was saying" he continued,
dont Ind fault with you for peleNlhs
in religion. and saints. and all such
things, for df you want 70 be children
YOU have righs 10 suit yourselves.
But that YOU should believe in ghosts
and be afraid OF them. is trying TO my
temper. Consider little. How can
ghost hurt you? lie never carries
knlte; no man ever yet pretended 10
nave seen a ghost with a knife. He
can hpt you, for he Is as thin as so
much smoke. and you might as well eN-
pect whiff of Tonrs cigar To hurt
you-which is strong enough in all
conscience to hit you between the eyes
and knock you down. II there are
ghosts, they are as harmless as so
many girls. and for my part ! should as
soon think OF being afraid of two
months old-girl baby"
Watt 'dll you see a ghost said old
Bartolo; you Will sing different song
then. III ghost We're To appear 20 you
tonight-and it is an excellent night for
ghosts-l believe that you would be the
worst frightened man in Venice
You think / would be frightened"