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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-05-24

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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-05-24

TEEAsuRER's OFFICE,
AUGUSTA, April %, 1899.
YNPON the following townships or tracts of
\ land not liable to be taxed in any town,
the following asses Hents Ter the state TAX of
1s9a were made by the legislature on the 10Th
day of March, 1893
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-05-24
STATE OF MAINE.


TREAsURER's OFFICE,
AUGUSTA, May, 10, 1899
7 vPON the follow ing townships or tracts of
I land not liable to be taxed in any town,
the following assessments for county tax of
1899 were made by the county commissioners
of Hancock county, on the Eth day of March,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-05-24

rNHE subscriber hereby gives notice that
/ he has cen duly appointed admins
TRAITOR o. the estate of LOIS b. Torrey,
late of .rry. in the county of Hancock,
deceased. ttHt eiyen bonds As the law directs.
All persr'- having demands against the es-
tate Of slsa deceased are desired to present
the SAINT Tor settlement. and all Indebted
thereto are requested to make payment mn
mediatcIy. EDWIN II. T0KKEY.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26

vance, Major Bell ui'N' 'O0->'' - o
was shot through both shin bones On
an average the men in the regulars
column fired little short Of ten rounds
each. This was due to the fire dis.
cipline. In the fire discipline men
are taught when to fire, to fire at
the enemy only, under certain circum-
stances, and the number Of rounds to
fire for given purpose. Unlimited fir
ing is permitted only at the supreme
moment. Seldom is there firing, at will.
The story of the ambush of the rough
riders was started by an adjutant of the
regiment, who lost his head during or
before the battle and rushed back to
Siboney, where he spread fearful tales
Of ambush and slaughter, stating that
Colonel Wood had been killed. This
man had formerly been a regular officer
and was soon disposed of after the bat
tie. In point of fact, as soon as Colonel
Wood reached the top Of the hill over
which the trail ran he threw out an
advance guard and took every precau-
tion against surprise. Owing to the
dense bush, reconnoitering was diff
cult. At 7:i0 a. m. his advance pickets
saw signs of the enemy. The line was
then deployed in skirmish order and
began to advance carefully.
Firing began Immediately. The Span
ish line was long. Wood deployed an
other troop on the right and left to ex,
tend his line. Still the Spanish over.
Tapped both TANKS. Two more troops
were deployed on the TANKS. Firing
was heavy at short range. and on Cap
ain Capron's front was terrific. Capror
was nortally wounded. Finally Wood
brought up his last reserved troop
! The whole line advanced slowly, bu
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26

steadily, forcing back the enemy &
right. The Spaniards were driven
from their strong position among the
rocks. They took position 300 yards
in the rear. Woods line advanced,
and the battle again became heavy.
For a short time the Spaniards north
Of the road, in front of the regu-
lars, enfiladed Woods line. The right
troops of Woods line turned their fire
against them. This spirited assault of
the regulars in front caused the evacua.
tion Of the north end of the ridge. The
junction Of the rough riders and the
regulars was then complete, and it was
a running fight until the Spaniards
were beyond range.
Major Brodie of the rough riders was
shot through the arm while on the fir
ing line. Captain MoClintock had both
bones Of his leg broken on the firing
line. Lieutenant Thomas of Captain
Capron's troop was shot soon after the
fall Of the captain.
General Young, the director Of this
dashing affair, is veteran Of the civil
war. At one time he commanded q
brigade Of dismounted cavalry in the
Shenandoah valley. General Escario
commanded the Spaniards at Las Quasi
mas GEORGE l.. KILMER.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26

| a stubborn fight, in the vindication of
their honor, at the gates Of the city
The troops generally shared this view.
1t had been intended mp to June "a
that Lawton's division take strong de-
fensive position north of Siboney land
ing, on the road to Santiag that Kent s
division encamp west Of Law :oD, while
Wheeler's division would hold the road
from Siboney back to Daiqueli, thus
keeping up land communication between
these two landings, These positions.
within easy range Of the navy guns
were to have been maintained until all
the troops, artillery, transportation
wagons and animals, rations and am.
mnnition were safely landed and dis.
tributed.
The adjutant general of one Of the
divisions, who was in position TO know
the inside of things, told me at Camp
Wikoff that the affair at Las Guasimas
forced the rapid movements of the army
forward upon FL Caney and San Juan
hill. The capture of that position drew
the army westward to Savilla, where
there were excellent camping grounds
good water, room to deploy the divisions
and TO receive the Spaniards iii case of
attack. 1t was supposed by many Of the
general officers that the army would
halt in that camp for some time in order
to get up artillery and put the whole
outfit in shape for an attack in the di-
rection Of Santiago.
In spite of the efforts of the staff de.
partments it was impossible to land and
transport supplies faster than the men
and animals at the front consumed
them. There was a lack Of steam
launches, lighters, scows and wharfs.
The army never had three days supply
of rations ahead.
There had been much marching and
countermarching to get the troops into
position, and it was very hot Soldiers
had no changes Of clothing. All they
had with them was a roll containing a
blanket, in some cases a shelter tent,
their arms and haversacks. Precipitation
soaked their underclothing as though
they had been in bath, and the fire.
quent rains drenched them on the out
side. The soldiers say that while they
would not have minded this state of
things ordinarily. yet, following their
long voyage, it left no time for recupera'
ton. The extreme heat and the peculiar
odor rising from the soil affected their
appetites, and they could not relish the
coarse army rations, nor procure any
thing whatsoever for variety. Those
who had recourse TO the native fruits,
especially the mango, paid dearly for it.
The mango is a little larger than a peach,
shaped like a pear. Its meat is coarse,
like that of the pumpkin; its rind like
an apple, thick ard tough. The expert
enced Cubans warned Americans agains
eating mangoes, as they said they con
tanned the germs of fever, but as the.
were very cooling to the throat som
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26

The Spaniards said that the Ameri-
cans violated the rules of warfare by
not retreating after receiving volley
from the enemy. This method of fight
ing is not set down in the American
tactics. BY going ahead in spite of and
in face Of repeated volleys the well
trained regulars took the Spaniards by
surprise, quite as much as tho smoke
less powder and deadly accuracy Of the
Mauser amazed the Americana.
Lawton had about 5000 men for the
attack ON Ell Caney and the El Caney
heights before Santiago. The infantry
division of Kent numbered about $500
men and Wheeler's dismounted cavalry
about 2,500, making 1000 for the at
tack on San Juan heights. Both columns
were ordered to take their places ON the
night Of the 30th for forward move
ment Chaffee's brigade. 1900 strong.
took the trail from La Redonda north to
point ON the ridge east of Ei Caney
blockhouse. followed by Capron's bat
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26
Copyright. 1898, by t

Whcto no COutu pOlub Oub tO tu6lu tl6
Spanish line, the main road leading to
il, the general direction of the trail over
the high hill and approximately the
junction Of the road and trail which
was to be the junction of the rough
riders and the regulars column at the
supreme moment of battle.
AS the rough riders had a difficult
hill to climb, General Young gave them
more time than he did che regulars
The squadron Of the First regulars, un-
der Major Bell, had the advance, that
of the Tenth, Major Norvell, moving in
support. Captain Galbraith's troop Of
the First was to occupy the high ground
between the regulars and rough riders
and make connection between the two
columns at the same time.
While waiting 90 minutes for the
rough riders to gain time, General Young
placed two Hotchkiss guns in sight of
the Spaniards to draw their fire. Mean
while General Wheeler reached the
front, and General Your asked if he
had any changes to suggest or orders to
give He called attention to General
Young's violation of rules in dividing
forces in the face of the enemy. General
Young said that he had thought of that,
but in view of the situation assumed
the risk General Wheeler had nothing
further to say Then the Hotchkiss guns
under Captain Watson opened fire, one
at /, 900 yards and one at 900. Finally
the range was calculated at $50. The
squadron Of the First Immediately ad
vanced, but the troops couldn't keep
touch owing to the dense chaparral. In
order to reach q ground where they
could advance in line it was necessary
to get within 500 or 600 yards in front
of the Spaniards on a plain under view
of the enemy.
The first she'll of the Hotchkiss gun
was answered by a volley from the
Spanish, Having fought the Cubans on
that ground they had perfected their
range. A few moments after the firing
began General Young heard firing away
off to his left, and seeing that the ad-
vancing regulars didn't answer it he
concluded that it was directed against
Woods column, that Wood was up and
engaged
General Wheeler became uneasy when
he saw that the advancing regulars did
not return the Spaniards' fire. Young
told him that their silence was due TO
fire discipline The regulars were not TO
pure, but to advance and secure cover.
The Spanish fire became so hot Young
ordered the Hotchkiss guns under cover.
This had the effect of stopping the Span
ish fire In few minutes the Hotchkiss
guns opened again. Captain Mills re.
turned from the chaparral in front and
reported to Young that the regulars
were advancing and getting cover. Ma.
jor Bell, leader of the squadron Of the
First, in advance, was instructed to
push forward and get under the cover
of the hill occupied by the Spanish, a
point 800 or 400 yards cn their front
The regulars had to crawl through
the underground and to cut wire fences.
They had wire nippers, one to every five
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26
show man the way to a 10,

show man the way to long and healthy
life
Common sense teaches that a man should
not oveT.raork or oSeT-Hurry. that he should
take a.nple time for his neaie for resting
and for recreation and sleep; tiiat lie should
not neglect the little ills Of life, because
they are the precursors of serious afid fatal
maladics. Chemistry has enabled nseti TO
make combinations OF drugs that were iffa-
possible in the days OF the alclIcsnists.
Medical science has taught when low and
why these contbn!ations ol drees should
be used. Or Plcfcc's Colft Z Sseaica8 Dis
covery Is the most v8tuaiyle ~ aii bt alb.
restoring medicines aud tAe lattst efieetiye.
rs first work is upon the fcmaaiii head of
Iifc--tile stomach. man who llaS weak
and impaired stomach and w.io does rot
properly digest HIS food Will sooii ilnd that
his blood has becoiise weGk and iiifpovSr.
ished, and that his whole tfdy Is 'rippp-
erly and iDsulhcicurly roGTishgd This
medicine makes tic stonacii troag. facii-
itates the flow of digestive jaIses. restores
the lost appetite, makes assinIilaiion per-
feet, invigorates the liver ara GntiBes s.id
euriches the blood II i4 the gfeat blood-
maker, flesh. builder and Eeryr tonie II
makes men strong in body, active III mind
and cool in Judgment
1t does not make fabhv fax bit solid.
muscular flesh nerve force aild vital en-
ergy. All medicine dealers sell Il
J. W Jordan ESQ., of corhin WHITLEY Co.
KY. writes About two and a half years ago
! was taken with severe pairs ~ tiic chest lee
gan TO spit up blooa was itnf csi With night
sweats and was so shnft wiiiIe ikas cSt5d
hardly walk half mile Tsse.l .,f p.srce.s
Golden Medical Discovery and saxs IN wfoVeti
both ~ strength and weight n
The medicine dealer who tlrees sai.s.
substitute IS thinking of tne E.Tee. profit
he'll make and not Of your best good.
4 y u
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26

FIRLD OF BATTLE OF JULY j.
terry. while the brigades Of Miles and
Ludlow marched by road from El Poso
to the Ducoureau House. Lawton's at
tack upon El Caney was to begin early
In the morning.
The divisions of Wheeler and Kent
bivouacked along the road between Ei
Poso and San Juan river. Grimes bat
terry, which was to cooperate against
San Juan heights. took position on the
knoll at Ell Poso. Capron's guns were
to open on Ell Caney early July !. Law
toms infantry to follow up by attack.
Grimes was to wait until the battle was
well ON at Ell Caney. then lombard Sam
Juan blockhouse and trenches. Kent
and Wheeler were to hold their troops
in column around and behind San Juan
crossing, awaiting orders. On the NOR
row the fates would decide.
GEORGE L. KrrsfER.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26

the squadron of
the First, which
had the advance.
The casualties in
the regulars col
umn occurred at
the beginning of
the advance, near
a small church.
Just as he was
starting forward
to lead his men in
the rush for COW
er, while in ad-
yapcp Major Pail
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26

EN-. YOUNG'S
victory at Las
Guasimas, June
"a, had a decisive
bearing upon the
Santiago ca m :
paign. 1t showed
the army that the
Spaniards W ere
not risking heav-
lily in the defense
of passes far out
side Of the city.
T b @ American
leaders believed
that the Span
iards were in
tending to make
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26
FIGHT FOR RIGHT OF WAY
General Young's Dashing Battle
at Las Guasimas Pass.
TOLD BY THE HEROES OF THE DAY.
Cavalry Led the March on Santiago.
FrOnt-YOunR Attacked with Odds
Against Him - No Ambush, but q
Well Planned Battle.
copyright, 1898, by the Author.l

o MUCH has
been said about
Y oung g having
fallen into an
ambush at Las
|Guasimas that it
is necessary to go
into details in or
der to show that
such was not the
case. When the
general gave his
last orders to the
chiefs Of the reg
|ular squadron to
a d vance along
the main road to
Santiago, he was
in a n0sifinn
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26
The nystery

J1h'y
lof life and
death has pux-
zled many q,
wise man. The
alchemists of
sold searched in
: vain for some
combination of
drugs that
would prolong
life indefinite
ly. Common
sense, ciieHuis-
try and medical
science have
combined in
fhfE a cyn ~
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26

The county of which Brookings is the
farming of any in South Dakota. Situated in
the center Of the renowned Big Sioux Valley
and watered by the Big Sioux river and in
Vulnerable lakes. The soil Is of a rich, black
loan and is unsurpassed for fertility. The
best of water is found near the surface, and
numerous small streams water the rich farm
lands in all directions. II contains % town
ships and 50S, ,5S443 acres of gently rolling
land, fully rs per cent of which is under cult.
vation. Has l04 good schoolhouses valued at
about 100000 in round numbers. Good rail-
road facilities. Assessed valuation, 1898,
$685. 200. Tax levy, 1898, 10 mills for general
purposes. Average crop for the past twenty
years, 10 bushels per acre. Fine herds OF
blooded stock and rich grazing lands. No
government landau occupied by actual
settlers. Decided land can be purchased at
from Sl2 10 $50 per acre, according TO location.
Good railroads convenient for marketing
stock and grain.
Long distance telephone connects every
town with the county seat and extends To
nesota and Iowa
ING country heisuooiioouS 'hi""s ii''i' INV
county have their churches where the people
worship every Sunday.
During the past year large number of peo-
pie from the east have brought their families
TO Brookings county and located perma-
nently. In every instance they are contented
with their choice of location and are prosper
ing There Is still opportunities for people Of
all classes to come here and be independent.
No state In the union offers better advantages
than can be found right here in the Siou
Valley region.
Farmers in the east who contemplate COM
ing west can find no better soil, no better 10
cation and no better markets in the whole
northwest than Brookings comfy presents.
Come out and see for yourselves the banner
counto Of South Dakota.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26

~. ": A. Arbor Camp No. 2O30, meets first
ana third Thursday each month In Odd Eel
ows hall GEO. p. SExAUER, V. Z.
I'm. KREMER, Clerk.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26

u. OF II. Brookings Lodge No. o, meets sec
ond and fourth Thursday each month in A. o.
U. hall. HELEN II. COLLIER, G. of II.
ANITA r. HEGEMAN, Recorder.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26
HEADED FOR SANTIAGO
How Skaters Columns Closed
In on Their Prey.
LEADERS AND MEN TELL OF IT

The First Plans Went Awry - Sup.
plies Couldn't he Landed Ahead nj
Consnrnptton-Army Had to Fight
QuicIs-With the City In sight. the
Cry Was. eco at Them!"
[Copyright. 1895. by the Author.l
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26

REREKAH Tetonka Lodge, No 2s, meets
eslnd and fourth Tuesday hight each month
AL o. o. + Hall. ANNA K. HABER, ". q.
BLANCHE BIGLER, secretary.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26

40. q. W. Brookings Lodge No. 1, meet,
first and third Friday eacn month in A. o. U.
hall W. H. MURPHY, NJ. w.
CT DOUGHTY, Recorder.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26

UNION ENCAMPMENT No. Is. I. O.
O v, meets second and fourth Friday each
month at Odd Fellows hall.
OLE KNUrsoS, c. p.
WI MArrICE, Scribe.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26
SECRET SOCIETIES..

o. Il. S. Brookings Chapter No. Is, meets
nrst Monday and third Tuesday each month,
10 Masonic Temple. MRS j. II. HOOKER,
MRs s. W, LOCKWOOD, Sec'y. W. Nj.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26
BROOKlnGS and BROOKINGS COUNTY.
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION.

One feed mill.
Electric lights.
Seven churches.
Five good hotels.
One steam laundry
Long distance telephone system.
One national bank.
Twenty-Five hundred souls.
Excellent drainage.
One state bank.
Fine lake near the city.
One flrstclass creamery.
Good water near surface.
State Agricultural college,
Splendid resort for sportsmen.
Waterworks for fire protection.
Two lumber yards.
Five grain elevators.
Fine brick public school building.
Incorporation three miles square.
One monthly periodical-college
One building and loan association.
Three weekly papers.
Railroads running east, west and north.
FIGURING mill with capacity of 100 barrels.
Abstract and title guaranty company-in-
eorporated.
County seat Brookings county, population
i2,oo0-fine court house and jail.
Surrounded by the best farming snd graz
ing lands in South Dskota-where crops are
suie and water plenty.
Masonic bodies: Commandery, Council,
Chapter, Blue Lodge and Eastern Star. Odd
Fellows: Encampment, Subordinate and
Rebekah. A. o. U. W. and Degree of Honor
Modern woodmen and Royal Neighbors.
Royal Arcanum. National Aid Association.
Mystic Circle. G.. A Il, and Woman's Relief
Corps.
Beautiful trees dot the prairie In every d.
rection and the city presents a charming ap-
pearance, matted as II is in midst Of d ne
growth Of shade and ornamental trees.
Brookings invites manufacturing enterprises,
wholesale houses and business OF all kinds.
Her citizens are ready and willing to encour-
age and assist every helpful industry.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26

ROYAL NEIGHBORS Meet,on second
and fourth Thursday evenings each month i'm
oaa Fellows hall. MRS. o G. WING, Oracle.
MRS GEO. HABER, Recorder.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26

=. a, ~. Robert l.. McCook Post No. "a,
ae.s aiees nrst and third Saturday afternoon each
aicnth In g. A. r. hall.
wu w. STOWE, Commander.
W'h' CORNELL, AdjutantF
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26
CHURCHES'

tdhSI PRESBYTERIAN Services ev.
sna sunday morning and evening. Sunday
maas'l psnv9l Ioiowing morning service. Prayer
Aneeang Wednesday evening.
Il. l. DAVIES, Pastor.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26

NATIONAL AID ASSOCIATION,
Meets second and fourth Friday evenings of
each month In A. o. U. w. hafl
kss. 9. c, BARR, Secretary.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26

snndaIG I'm a n tNOrwegian) Services each
Seboasy Sety morning and evening. sunday
o'noo, each Sunday.
.. @. SRARET, Pastor.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26
Book
Bargains.

During the month of Janu-
ary we have decided TO offer
bargains in all our line OF
Books and Stationery.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-01-26

eyls. BAPTIST services
sSery Sunday afternoon. - -
JACOB OLSON, Pasor.