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The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
LIFE AT SAN FERNANDO.
First South Dakota Volunteers Are
Very Comfortably Situated. .

First South Dakota Volunteers Are
Very Comfortably Situated.
Aberdeen, S. D.-Sergt. Roy Kelly OF
Company T. First South Dakota vol
unteers, writes, under date OF May l3,
that the regiment is quartered ut San
Fernando with most comfortable sur
soundings. The officers, of all degrees,
occupy the best houses vacated by the
Filipinos, while the men have taken
possession of the less pretentious dwell
ings. The furniture in some of these
places is rare and costly, a table in the
room occupied by the sergeant and an
digging for the treasure alleged to
have been hidden by the fleeing insur-
gents, but, SO far as he has heard, the
only find made has been a quantity OF
silverware and silks, of no great value.
other officer. being valued at 500. A
Number Of the men. he says, have been
The health of the regiment, which was
sadly broken during the severe cam
paign, is steadily improving, with rest
and adequate shelter, and the boys will
soon be as good rs new.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
RELEASE OF PRISONERS
Practically Arranged Between the
Spanish Commissioners and Axuin-

Practically Arranged Between tho
Spanish Commissioners and Axuin-
aldo.
Manila, July 8. - The Spanish COM
missioners who went to Tarlac for a
conference with Aguinaldo regarding
the surrender of the Spanish prisoners
In the hands of the Filipinos, returned
here last night. Chairman Delrio of
the commission, said the release Of all
the prisoners had been practically ar
ranged for. but it will be necessary to
consult the Spanish government be-
fore an agreement could be ratified.
He declined to give the terms Of the
arrangement or to say whether these
contemplated ransom. He asserted,
however, that Aguinaldo had already
issued decree for the release of the
civilian officials and the sick soldiers.
The commissioners, with the remnant
of the Spanish garrison of Baler. on
the east coast of LuZon, and 4 number
of civilian prisoners, were escorted by
Filipino soldiers from Tarlac to the
American outposts at San Fernando
and came to Manila by the night train.
The heroes of the long defense Of
Baler, where the Spaniards resisted
an insurgent siege for more than a
year, formed picturesque band.
Lieut.. Martin, the only surviving Of
ficer, marched them through the
streets. There are only twenty-five,
and most of them are mere boys, IN
faded blue cotton uniforms. and red
shirts. They are barefooted. A crowd
Of Spanish men and women embraced
them, weeping and shouting their
praises. They tell remarkable story.
1t appears that the captain several
times proposed to surrender, but the
soldiers refused. Finally, some months
ago he tried to raise white flag.
Thereupon Lieut.. Martin killed him
with his own sword. The food supply
gave out entirely a week ago and they
surrendered to the Filipinos with all
the honors of war. They were al
lowed to keep their arms and they
say they marched from Baler, with
Filipino escort and carrying guns,
through several insurgent camps, ev-
eryWhere being cheered and feted.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
DRAINS IN SOUTH DAKOTA.
Contention That the Old Law Is Still
in Force.


Huron, s. D.-The recent opinion OF
Judge Moore Of Sturgis, that, because
of the failure of the legislature to en-
act law putting into operation the
constitutional amendment whereby the
liquor traffic would be under the con-
troll of the state leaves the state with
out q law regulating the liquor Dusi'
ness, was referred to John Breen OF
this city, president of the South Dako-
ta Retail Liquor Dealers association,
and he was asked what the Orga MIA
ton would do. Mr.. Breen said:
''rhe press Of South Dakota and
neighboring states has much to say
concerning Judge Moore's decision,
which is, i'll substance, that South Da-
kota has no license law, aud, on this
theory, some saloonkeepers, it is said,
will no longer take out county or state
licenses The decision of Judge Moore
should have no weight with reputable,
law-abiding liquor dealers, as we have
the opinion of more able jurists than
Judge Moore upon this point. They
hold that the old license law is still in
full force and effect, Notwithstanding
the vote at the last general election to
put Tie 1lluOI llduIS, ny SoASeleueAoA"A
amendment, under the control OF the
state. There should be no attempt on
the part of saloon men to evade the Ii
cense law or take advantage OF any le-
gal quibble or technicality. The defeat
Of the dispcnsary bill in the legislature
last winter, after bitter fight, made
it possible for saloonkeepers to contin-
ue in business under the sanction OF
the law, and we should regard it as
favor that we have the privilege OF pay
ing license and remaining in business.
Every saloonkeeper should pay his IL
cense promptly and without protest.
He should also aid the proper authori-
ties in sustaining and enforcing the Old
license law. BY so doing, much wrong
and trouble will be aycrted, as there is
no reasonable doubt that the supreme
court will hold that the old law is still
in force. In this part of the state there
is no thought of cvading the payment
of the license"
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
IN STRONG CONTRAST.
Two Extremes in the Search for
Gold in Alaska Pursued.

Two Extremes in the Search for
Gold in Alaska Pursued.
$ Seattle, Wash, July S.-The two ex-
treme results of the search for gold IN
Alaska were presented in strong con-
trast Yesterday when the steamer City
of Topeka arrived from the North.
Miners from Dawson walked down the
gang plank trembling under the weight
Of the gold dust they carried. Miners
from Copper river followed staggering
from weakness and disease contracted
in the terrible North. The klondikers
wore new suits. Those from Copper
river were still in the blanket clothes
they wore when they left civilization.
The Topeka also brought details Of the
drowning of four men at Five Finger
rapids. The Copper river passengers
number fourteen. They say the gov
ernment relief party sent by Capt.
Ahercrombie into the interior did q
great deal of good and doubtless saved
many lives.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
IN SOUTH DAKOTA
SHEEP VS.. CATTLE.
Former Gaining on the Latter in
Pennington and Other Black Hills
Cnum<sos

FORMER ua1nln8 ON tle Latter In
Pennington and Other Black Hills
Counties.
Rapid City, s. DIT is estimated
that the yield of wool for Pennington
county this spring will be about 250,OD
pounds, which is considerably larger
than that of last spring. A good many
sheep have been shipped into the coun-
ty this spring, estimated to he between
5000 and 5000. These sheep, together
with the lambs. have about doubled the
number of sheep in the county since
last year at this tine. The wool clip
this spring is not so heavy i'll weight as
last year. there being less Oil in the
wool: but is rather a finer grade, which
makes UP the difference in price when
sold. Several large Chicago and st.
Louis commission houses are represent
ed in the city now, and about 1o,WO
pounds of wool has already been
shipped. The price paid ranges from
II to IA cents per pound. The range IN
Pennington county was never in bet
ter condition. Belle Fourche, it is es-
timated, will ship out i'll the neighbor-
hood Of 100000 pounds for the spring
clip, which is also an increase over last
year. The estimate Of the clip from the
country tributary to Edgemont is put
at between 100000 and 5OO,OOO pounds,
q large increase over last year. The
sheep men report a very small loss
among lambs, and the foreign sheep
are picking up rapidly. Considerable
of the wool is being stored at Edge
mont, and it is believed that the price
will reach 1S cents per pound this
month. Various estimates have been
made as to the total yield Of wool for
the Black Hills, the most authentic re-
port being between 7OO,OOO and SO, ,UW
pounds. The cattleMen dislike to ad-
NIT that the sheep industry is increas-
ing, and that sheep have come to stay
in the Black Hills; yet at the same
time great many Of the largest cattle
owners are investing i'll small tiocks,
and are putting them out, in many in
s;snces. ON shares. The sheep industry
is rapidly increasing and will, it is be-
lieved soon be rival in value to the
cattle business.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15

Tacoma, Wash, July 1.-THE Fair
banks Foster Alaskan boundary party
returned from the north yesterday and
interviews with members of the party
indicate that the water shed on White
Pass, back Of Skaguay and Dyea will
be accepted as the international boun-
Diary line at that point. The White
and Chilkoot passes constitute the
storm center of the Alaskan boundary.
At these points the Canadians hope to
secure concessions that will enable
them to anchor down a port Of entry
into the Klondike gold fields. ALI 9TH
er parts of the country thereabouts
where concessions are looked for are
Of little importance compared with the
Lynn canal, which is the key to the
situation. Senator Fairbanks, when
interviewed, placed Importance on the
fact that he must sit with the Joint
high commission in August, but de-
clined to state what lines Of argu-
hent he would take up. He expressed
great satisfaction with the trip. AS
to the boundary matter Senator Fos-
ter refused to speak.
personally" he said. II am opposed
to yielding an inch Of territory. In
vestigation. however, shows that
there may be different Interpretation
placed upon treaties regarding chan.
nels the character of lesser islands
end the like. But in the main the
United States is plainly given a strip
Of land north of the Portland canal or
thereabouts, ten marine leagues in
land, except where well defined
mountain range places the boundary
nearer to the coast. This strip. run
ming to Mount st. Elias and ending at
the passes Of the watershed back Of
Skaguay and Dyea, is the boundary
line. Below this is the Lynn canal and
the KlOndike. Between these two
points there is chain. of mountains,
in the opinion Of some bringing the
boundary line some eighteen miles
nearer the coast. This seems to be
fair expression of the American view
of the boundary question. By this
construction of the treaty it Is held
England will receive the benefit of
every point that can be fairly granted.
On the other hand. however, the Can
adams and many of the English hold
that the boundary should be drawn
thirty miles, or ten marine leagues. In
land from the headlands. BY such n
construction of course Lynn canal
would be IN inlet into Canadian ter
rftory and ten marine leagues inland
from the headlands at the entrance
would be many miles south of Ska
quay and the headland, hence in Can
ada. and England would have the COW
eted port of entry without question
of doubt. As look upon it. person.
ally, Lynn canal is a part of the ocean,
therefore it would he unfair to draw a
line thirty miles inland from the en-
trance to bodies Of water of that ma
ture and, call it the boundary under
the treaty,
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
BIG INDIAN Pow-wow.
Redskins Holding Their Annual Fes
tivities In Nebraskn.

Redskins Holding Their Annual Fes.
tivities I'm Nebraska.
Decatur, Neb, July 1.-THE annual
Indian pow-wow opened at this place
yesterday. This is the big event among
the redskins in this part of the coun-
try, and there were a number on hand
yesterday to enter upon the festivities
which will last for two weeks. Dele
cations from the Omaha reservation
and some from the South Dakota
tribes have been coming in for several
days. and there are ..ot less than 200
aborigines present. They have
brought their tents with then. and
these make quite village perched out
on the prairie. The big man is Yellow
Smoke, a noted chief who resides on
the Omaha reservation. and the cere-
monies are being conducted near his
lodge. Chiefs and sQuaws take part
in the pow-wow and are having q
great time with their incantations and
dances. Thus far the 1ntians are
peaceable and there is little probability
Of trouble.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
TRAVELLING LIBRARIES.
Over 200 Set Going I'm WiscOnsfn I'm
Two Years.

Ashland, Wis, July 12-A joint meet
ing of the Wisconsin Travelling Library
association and the Wisconsin free IL
brary commission was held here. The
first travelling library in Wisconsin was
organized in Ashland two years ago
and there are more than 215 i'll the state
now, circulating 1o.75o books in the
pineries and remote farming connuni-
ties. Seventy are located in North
Wisconsin alone Miss L. E. Stcarns
of Milwaukee, the state organizer, and
other prominent people throughout the
state read papers at the meeting.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
n1oT1NG AT BARCELONA.

Mob stones shops and Is Charged By
Tr0ops.
London, July s.-Despite assurances
to the contrary, rioting at Barcelona
was renewed last night. A mob stoned
q number of shops and were charged
nv the pendarmes. The mob showed
fight. firing revolvers at the gendarmes
and the latter returned the fire. In
the encounter three gendarmes and a
large number Of rioters were wound
ed. Eighteen arrests were made. 1t
ia expected that martial law will be
declared to-day.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
PLATFORM FELL.
Serious Accident at q Cornerstone
Laying.

Serious Accident at q Cornerstone
Laying.
Cleveland, Ohio, July II. = During
the laying of the corner stone Of a
Jewish synagogue at the corner Of
Woodland avenue and Jackson street
a platform on which about thirty peo-
PIE were standing. fell, precipitattng
most Of the people into a pit below, a
distance Of several feet. Nobody was
killed. Rabbi S. Drechsler, Rabbi
Hahn and Judge ]. G. Bloch and son
wore quite seriously hurt and a boy
named Cohen had his leg broken. The
accident caused intense excitement.
At first it was believed several persons
lad been killed.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
COLUMBIA BEATS DEFENDER.
Her Superiority Is Now Certainly
Established.

Her Superiority Is Now Certainly
Established.
New York, July 11.-At last the big
sloop yachts Columbia and Defender
have met in q battle royal that has
satisfied all concerned. In q strong
and fairly steady breeze and smooth
water they sailed over course of
about twenty-six miles, and in cover
ing the distance Columbia fairly and
squarely outsailed Defender by three
minutes and fifteen seconds actual
time. If Columbia, after measurement,
is found to allow Defender two min
utes she will still have beaten her by
one minute and fifteen seconds. That
means that she can beat her now over
full thirty-mile course by at least
two minutes corrected time. and that
when she is tuned up, say by the Sep
tember races, she will easily beat her
five minutes, which is all that is re-
quired Of her.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
Platform. i'm Manitoba.

Winnipeg, July 12-lt is said that one
of the planks of the platform to be
adopted at the Conservative convention
tonight will be government control of
state aided railways. 1t is also reported
that Premier Grcenway will make a
similar announcement before railway
delegation now in Brandon that will
wait on him this evening.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
short in Hi. Accounts.

Philadelphia, July III The disap-
pearance last week of William Young,
real estate dealer Of this city, has
brought to light the fact that he is
about $4,000 short in his accounts
with his clients. A warrant for his
arrest has been issued and the sheriff
has seized his property to satisfy
creditors.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
KANSAS UNDER WATER.

Heavy Rains Causing Many Families
to Leave Their Homes.
Chicago, July 8. = A special to the
Record from Independence. Kan,
saws: Heavy rains have fallen here
for the last two days and are general
over Southeastern Kansas and indian
TERRITORY. Elk City, twelve miles west
of here, is under water. and about
twenty families have had to leave
their homes on account of high water.
FIX river is out of it's banks and over
flowed into the surrounding wheat
fields.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
Goes to LIE Mars, Iowa.

0OSU 20 nc N11IT11 1WVsss
Des Moines, Iowa, July S.-Ihe sDe-
cial committee of education represent.
ing the Des Moines, Northwestern and
Platt River conferences Of the United
Evangelical church. covering the
States of Iowa, Minnesota, South Da-
kota and Nebraska, has by unanimous
vote located the college for the Middle
West at LIE Mars, Iowa. This ends
lcng struggle in these states as to the
location Of the school.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
New church for Princeton.

Princeton, Mimi, July 12~The CatFr-
olic people of Princeton and vicinity
recently built fine church and dedi-
Gated it Sunday. Bishop Frobec Of ST.
Cloud conducted the general service of
dedication, and FIR. Jones OF St. Cloud
preached the sermon. Fir. Levings IS
the local pastor.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
Granary Make. n Hot Fire.

St. Paul, July 12. = Within an hour
yesterday the big warehouse OF the St.
Paul Flour and Feed company, Fourth
and Locust streets, was totally de-
stroyed by fire, with an estimated loss
to building and contents OF $4,000 The
fire was confined to the building in
which it originated, though for time
it threatened the immense freight house
on the opposite side Of Fourth street,
owned by the Great Northern and in
use by the 500 line.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
Modu. yivendi Deadlock

Washington, July 8. - Ambassador
Choate and Lord Salisbury are almost
deadlocked over the modus vivendi
legislation of the Alaskan boundary.
Neither side will accept the provision
al line proposed by the other, the
Canadians demanding the inclusion Of
the Porcupine country and the Amer:
cans the projection of the boundary
line northwesterly. from point two
miles above Kluckwan.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
INCREASES IT'S CAPITALIZATION.

wisconsin Central Adds $5, ,OOO, 900 to
Its Capital Stock.
Madison, Wis.,, July II. = The reor-
fanization committee, which pur-
chased the entire Wisconsin Central
system for $1,000, 600 at Eau Claire
FRIDAY. filed with the secretary .of
state Saturday an amendment to the
company's articles Of Incorporation in
creasing the capital stock from $780,
100000 to $40, 600, 900. OF this stock
$4,000, 600 is preferred and $17, SOC, 600
common. The state receives SID, 600
for recording the amendment.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
negro Lynched.

Alma, Kan, July 11.-Dick Williams,
a negro charged with the murder to
two white men, was lynched here yes
terday afternoon by mob of white
men. The mob left the negro hanging
to a telegraph pole and six minutes
later he was cut down by the town
marshal and taken back to the county
fail. where he recovered conscious
ness. The negro is still alive, but can
not recover.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
Anxiou. to Get Away.

Anxious to Get Away. #
washington. July II. Gen. Wheeler
sails for Manila from San francisco ON
the Goth. He was at the war depart
$ment Saturday, anxious to get away
at, the earliest possible moment. Gen.
Wheeler called upon the president and
ibade him good by. 81, n !. Z. 5Sy
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
Montello,. Fire.

Montello, Wis, July 12. Fire de-
stroyed twelve buildings, including one
Jewelry store, two grocery stores, three
saloons, one hotel, one barber shop,
one tailor shop and three vacant build
ings. No lives were lost.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
ALiberal upheaval.

London. July s. - An election for
member of parliament was held
in Osgoldcross division Of the west
riding Of Yorkshire. Sir John Austin,
Liberia. Home Ruler, who had re-
signed his scat in the house Of COM
mons owing to differences with the
Liberal association regarding local
veto, was reelected over Mr.. Roberts.
Independent Liberal, by a plurality of
9 {}25.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
RUNAWAY AUTOMOBILE.
Horseless Vehicle in Boston Has the
Tantrams and Does Considerable

Horseless Vehicle in Boston Has the
Tantrams and Does Considerable
Damage.
Boston, July 11.-For the first time
in this city there was an automobile
runaway. 1t took place on Dart
mouth street. The driver, Arthur
Cooper, was not as familiar with the
machine as he might have been. He
turned the carriage into Dartmouth
street from Copley square all right,
crossed to the right hand side Of the
street and ran smoothly over the rail
road bridge. Then the carriage sud-
denly turned into the curb, striking a
lamp post and leveling the post to the
ground. Cooper was thrown off and
somewhat bruised, and the battery
that furnished power for the vehicle
bestrewed the sidewalk. The vehicle
was without passenger.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
Crisis Has Passed.

Rome, July 1.-THE pope has been
In correspondence with President
Kruger, appealing to him to avoid 4
rupture with Great Britain, and has
received dispatch stating that set
tlcment was still distant, but that the
crisis was passed. 4s a
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
nm. pone I. Plensed.

The Pope IL Pleased.
Rome, July S.-The pope, In letter,
replying to recent address by bish-
ops OF Latin America, congratuiates
them upon their fraternal concord and
devotion to the papacy, which he de-
clares presages great benefits to the
people Of Latin America.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
D,oraeans wan now.

! vs. D'Orleans VIII How. 7l31s5
Il Paris. Juiys11 1. Prince Henri dor.
leans writes as follows to the Matin:
81 will bow before athe decision of the
Rennes court martial as did before
that of the ccurt-mertial of 1894.
France, relieg ged Of this abcess, will be
able to resume her glorious role"
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
White. Must Get ont.

Washington, July =. Secretary
Hitchcock has announced finally that
there will be neither suspension nor
a modification Of the order Of June ~
directing the removal Of all trespass-
ers or intruders on the lands Of the
Leech Lake Indian reservation in
Minnesota within thirty days there.
from.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.
and Murder i'm Com
ncstion With n Wisconsin Fire.

ncCtiOn With n Wisconsin Fire.
Berlin, Wis, July 12.-Red Granite, a
farming community near here, is stirred
up over supposed inccndiary fire and
the disappearance OF Helen Schultz,
seventeen-year-old young lady, who
may have been cremated. The Schultz
family, with the exception OF Helen, at
tended church, and during their abb
sencc a large log barn was burned, and
the girl has since been missing. Foul
play is suspected.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
woman for Prison Chnplain.

women for Prison Chaplain.
Laramie, Wyo., July 11.-Mrs. May
Preston Sl6sson, q graduate OF
5Vassar and wife Of one Of the profes.
sors of the state university, has been
appointed chaplain Of the state peni-
tentiary at this place. Mrs. Slosson is
q member Of the Presbyterian church.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
sounas Warlike.

London, July IL. a special from
Rome saws that the German steamer
Reichstag has sailed from Naples with
ib, 900 Rides. 500 tons Of war material
and 500 mules for the ,Transvaal. An-
other similar cargo will 50 July a.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
HiEh treason Charged.

Pretoria, July IL. The Transvaal
government has decided to prosecute,
on charge Of high treason, the three
principal defendants whose completely
In the recent attempt to precipitate a
srebellious rising at johannesburg has.
been for several weeks under judicial
investigation. 5si;g NE 81 n :ss
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
Accident to q Circus.

I Pierre, s. d., July IL. ~ On Of the
ears Of the Main circus containing AMI
mai cages was overturned in the yards
here. creating d great deal Of excite
ment. Fortunately none Of the cages
broke open and the damage was only
nominal.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
Earthaualkes In Callfornia.

Earthauakes in CallfoFnia. Nv
Z San Francisco, July 8. An earth
uuake shock was felt here and reports
from other sections Of the state show
that the vibrations were general. No
damage has been reported. The vibra-
tions were from east to west.
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
aummer Trnininr.

Rush City, Mimi, July Ix.-The sum-
mer training school for Chisagp and
Isanti counties opened here yesterday
with sixty-fve students enrolled Il =
expected there will be $50 in attend
ance: 5s55
The Washburn leader., 1899-07-15
n,.,.,..ed rrom the service.

Dismissed From the Service.
Washington, July S.Ihe president
has approved the sentence Of the
co,lrt-martial In the case Of Capt. John
NJ Neall, Fourth Cavalry, and the Of!
Z flcer has been ordered to be dismissed
from the military service