Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 85, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 July 1898 — Page 2

COAST OF SPAIN.

Decision Reached to Send a Fleet of Warships to Begin an Attack. Commodore Watson Plaoed in Command with Orders to Sail at Earliest Moment. Flagship Newark, Battleships Oregon and lowa, and Three Cruisers Chosen for the Work. It Is Thought the Canary Islands Win Be the First Point of Attack. ► ■Expedition Will Probably Be Ready to Sail on Fourth of July, AddIns Slßullleance to the Day. Washington, June 28. —The adminis- > tration on Monday finally came to a decision to send an American squadron \ to the Spanish coast and into the Mediterranean. Sevei’al times since the war broke out, rumors to this effect have circulated, but the project,had not matured; it required the Spanish movement toward the Philippines by Camara's squadron to decide the navy department to adopt this bold stroke. The i first announcement througn a bulletin ; posted at the war department of the t intention was received with incredulity. There was a suspicion that the story was being floated to deceive the Spanish government, j However, when later in the day. the detail of the vessels selected to constitute j Commodort Watson’s eastern squadron was announced and officiul erders were j given to provision the fleet for four months it became apparent to the last doubter that the government was ii:, earnest in this purpose to dispateh thefleet to Europe. Ray Start on (he Fourth. The three vessels selected as colliers have started already on their way tc | Newport News to take on a large Supply j of coal. It will require about a week to get .this down to Sampson’s fleet, sc If the start is to be made from that point it will be impossible for Commo- j dore Watson to get away before the 4th j of July. This would seem to be an auspicious date ( for the beginning of ar. expedition that will, for the first time in the world’s history, start from the new world to attack continental Europe. i No attempt is made to deny that the government is influenced In orderiug [ this movement by a desire to check the ! progress eastward of the Cadiz fleet. It I was not believed that the Spanish ad-1 miral could be guilty of the folly of uncovering his own home ports in this j fashion, but inasmuch as he seems de- j termined to do so, the naval strategists ! could not do less than take advantage of the magnificent opportunity thus as- | forded to Btrike a crushing blow at Spain and thereby perhaps save much time and loss of life and money in the conduct of the tedious campaign in Cuba. Camara’s Squadron. The determination to send this aquadron against Spain was the outcome of direct official advices reaching the state and navy departments as to the progress of Adtnirnl Cnmara’s aquadron. These advices give a list of the Spanish ships now nearing the Suez canal, which differs somewhat from the list given in the press dispatches and by Lloyd’s. The official list is as follows: I'elayo, Carlos V., Audaz Osada, Proserpina, Patriota, Rapido. Puenos Ayres, Isla de Paney, Colon, Covaudonga and San Francisco. The additional information comes from official sources that this squadron is at Port Baid and expects to take on board 10,000 tons of coal before entering the Suez canal. Such a heavy coaling will take some time. It discloses also that the admiral expects to make a long sail and is doubtless headed for the Philippines, a point which the officials here doubted at first. This squadron is the most formidable Spain has afloat, in total tonnage, strength of individual fthips, armor and gunl. Our Flrrt tbe Bent. *• The eastern squadron, which the United States will now' send against Spain, far outranks the Spanish squadron, the lowa and Oregon exceeding the Pelayo and Carlos V. at every point, while the other United States vessels are far superior, ship for ship, to those of the Spanish squadron, with the single exception of the two Spanish torpedo boat destroyers. When the American fleet sails for Spain it will take with it complete information as to the entire stretch of Spanish coast, with detail maps of every harbor and its fortifications. May Attack Canaries Flrat. With this full information at hand, the nature of the assault upon the coast of Spain will be pretty well outlined before the American squadron Mails. At the same time much will be left to the commander in chief of this squadron. Borne naval authorities believe that the Canary islands will be the'fi-r.t point of attack, and that the next move will be to establish a naval base at Ceuta, a point in the African coast, owned by Bpain and opposite Gibraltar. Watson Selected. Washington, June 28. —The navy department at 11:16 o’clock posted the following bulletin: "Commodore Watson sails to-day In the Newark to Join Sampson, when he will take under hts command an armored aquadron with cruisers and proceed at anoe off the Spanish coast.” _ The navy department haa posted the

following bulletin, shpwing Commodore Watson’s squadron. It is designated the eastern squadron, and is as follow*: Flagship Newark, battleships lowa and Oregon, cruisers Yosemite, Yankee and Dixie and the colliers Scandia, Abarenda and Alexander. The advance will be made at once from Santiago. Thebulletin also showed the following changes in designation of the division of our war vessels: North Atlantic fleet. Rear Admiral Sampson, commandingr—Flrst squadron, Commodore J. A. Howell, commanding. Second squadron. Commodore W. S. Schley, commanding. „ Naval base, Key West, Fia-x-Commodore Remey, commanding. The Feeling In Madrid. London, June 28. —The Madrid correspondent of the Times says: The threats to send a squadron to Spain, as reported from the United States, is regarded here as a proof that the American government is seriously*, alarmed at the prospect of Admiral Cadipra appearing in the neighborhood of Manila. It is argued that if the United States were to show so little regard foi the j usages of civilized warfare as to bom- : bard small, open towns, America j might kill a few peaceful inhabitants | .and injure private property, but the 1 practical effect of such a flagrant infraction of the laws of warw’ould merely be to inflame the war spirit rs the Spaniards. Plans of the Spaniards. London, June 28.—The Madrid correspondent of the Daily Mail telegraphing Monday, says: The minister of war, Gen. Correa, expects the first Spanish 1 reenforcements to reach Santiago today. The report is confirmed that the Spanish troops at Guantanamo are . marching to attack the American rear I guard there. There is also a movement of other troops throughout the whole of eastern Cuba in ordesr to carry out a

concerted plan of action. It seems also to be the general belief that Admiral Cervera’s squadron will act on the aggressive during the coming attack on Santiago. The governor of Santiago, it is asserted, has an ample supply of provisions, munitions and coal. Admiral Camara, it is supposed, is now traversing the Suez canal without difficulty, as he haa sent no dispatch to the contrary. The announcement that an .American squadron is coming to Spain attracts very little attention. All the available meu-of-war have been ordered to hold themselves in readiness. The harbors are mostly protected by torpedoes. and the various garrison* have been reviewed as to iheir efficiency. * A Theatrical Announcement. London, June 28. —The Washington correspondent of the Daily Chronicle saj’s: Spain is to be frightened into making peace. That is the meaning of the theatrical announcement that an American squadron is going to S]>ain — an announcement for which the navy department, contrary to ts custom, has sought the w'ulest publicity. President McKinley sincerely hopes the fleet will never sail.

THE WOMAN’S FEDERATION.

Mrs. W. H. Lour, of Atlanta. Chosen President—A «« "opals of Home of the I qißlnllos* De ever. Col.. • ’ W- ~ % 1 * ; 'Vtu Fede stion of V ’• < 1 ■ i« »da> elect I Mrs. W . :w« v_: »sn presiusui. As chairman of the committee on resolutions, Mrs. Mary Mumford, of Philadelphia, read innumerable resolutions which will be sent out immediately in the name of the federation. One is to President McKinley expressing confidence in him, his advisers and his brave men ou land and sen. Another is n petition to congress asking it to establish a national health bureau for the dissemination of the laws of health. Other matters touched upon included most just legal rights from mother to child, the preservaflofi of forests, the need of effective work nlong educational lines and the advancement of whatever pertains to better industrial conditions for women and children. Through these various resolutions it is hoped to makf practical some of the line* of euden\oi presented throughout the convention.

H. Brisson Forms a Cabinet.

i’aris, June <8. —After the successivt failures of M. Kibot. M. Sarrien and M Deytral to form a cabinet to succeed th* retiring ministry of M. Meline. it is an nounced that M. lienri Brisaon ha* formed h cabinet.

German Warship at Manila.

Herlin. June 28.—The German second class cruiser Princess Wilhelm arrivei at Manila on June 20.

SURE TO FIGHT SOON

Spanish and American Outposts * Within Hailing Distance. COLLISION MAY COME AT ANY TIME. Gen. Shatter’s Army Rapidly Poshing Forward—Attack on Santiago Expected to Be Commenced on Wednesday. , On the Rio Guamai, via Kingston, Jamaica, June 28. —The Spanish and American advance posts ant now almost close enough to see the whites of each' other’s eyes and a collision may occur at any moment. Th@“ Spaniards are using brass- , sheathed lead bullets and the bjass | rips on touching and tears the flesh hor- ! ribly, while the small brass splinters j cause blood poisoning. They are prac- | tically explosive bullets and are used in j the Remingtons. They also cut a small ( cross through the end of the Mauser j bullet so that it mushrooms on striking, i with similar result. Strongly Intrenched. The top of every hill and mountain north and east of Santiago is occupied by blockhouses, from whence the Spaniards can view the, movements Of the American army as it advances beyond Sabanillu, while to the eastward of the city’ gashing every knoll and bit of high ground, are Spanish entrenchments. On Monday there were counted from an elevated position 34 of these intrench ments, completely fencing every approach to the city. The trenches have been dug as the conformation of the

THE DYNAMITE CRUISER VESUVIUS IN ACTION.

Firing Dynamite Projectiles at the Fortifications of Santiago de Cuba Harbor.

ground admitted. The ends of the trenches overlap where breaks in the line occur, thus securing comparatively safe retreat from rifle fire in case parts of the trenches are captured. Upon one of these works modern guns have been mounted. They can be plainly seen with the naked eye. More Artillery Needed. Spies report that inside the intrenchments are four parallel line* of rifle pits, shoulder deep, and in front of them are mnrkeil ranges and several . rows of barbed-wire fences. No officers who have surveyed the field over which the advance.must be made underestimates' the task ahead of the Americans. The general opinion is that more artillery will lie necessary before it will be safe to attempt to make an assault upon the Spanish works, as the fire of the rifle pits must necessarily be deadly and sufficient to demoralize any force, no matter how brilliant in its courage, when baited by wire obstructions. Some officers believe it will be necessary to lay a regular siege to Santiago and advance with a line of earthworks until the rifle pits can be shelled with shrapnel by the light artillery. Army Faslilna Forward. Off Rajquiri. June 2ft, via Kingston, Jamaica. June 28. The Third and Ninth cavalry only remain here, guarding the material ashore. All the other regiments are being pushed ns rapidly as possible towards Santiago de Cuba. Active operation* before that pluce are officially expected to begin on Wednesday next. Interruption of communication between the army and the fleet by storm is possible at any time. Juraguu and Baiquiri are both open roads with no protection. . Gen. Shatter expresses satisfaction with the work of the officers who had chaage of the landing of the troops, in an enemy's oobntry and under conditions never before faced by an army, considering the character of the landing places and the adjacent country. Vesuvius Again at Work. Santiago de Cuba, via Kingston, Jamaica, June 28.—1 t is believed Admiral CerTera contemplated a dash out of the b&rbor Saturday night. Extra precautions were therefore taken and the Vesuvius alter midnight fired three guncotton shells in the direction of Morro castle.

Chose an Awful Death.

Cleveland, 0.. June 28,—Miss Anne Forester, of 67 Hamm street, committed suicide Monday morning in a most tragyc manner at Oakdale, a suburb, where she was visiting. She went into a barn and saturating the interior of f the building with coal oil applied n match and knelt down in the midst of the flames, praying that her life might be taken away.. She could not be rescued and died in terrible agony.

WISCONSIN’S JUBILEE.

Carnival ’ln Celebration of Her Fiftieth Year of Statehood Opens In Milwaukee. Milwaukee, June 28, —A week of carnival in celebration of the golden jubilee of Wisconsin’s statehood was formally ushered in Monday-night. The opening ceremonies consisted of a grand reception at the Pabst theater presided over by Alvin P. Kletzseh, president of the Milwaukee Carnival association. Mayor David S. Rose delivered the address of welcome on behalf of the city and Gov. Edward Scofield spoke for tbe state. The principal address of the evening was that of Edward I\ Vilas, of this city, who spoke on “Fifty Years of Statehood.” Tne city presents a magnificent appearance, being lavishly decorated in the carnival colors, red. cream and olive combined with rej. white and blue. Immense arches adorf. the streets over which the different pageants will pass during the week. Many thousands of visitors arrived Monday and every incoming train swells the crowd. This afternoon tbe main feature of the celebration ) will be a military parade and the unveiling of the soldiers’monument dedicated to Wisconsin’s dead heroes of the civil war. In the evening there will be a grand prize bicycle parade. Wednesday will be taken up with a parade of the fire department and a floral pageant, and on Thursday tbe great industrial parade will be the feature, Friday will be the big day of the week, being given over to the historical pageant on which many thousands of dollars has been spent in preparing. The floats in this grand pageant will be descriptive of the legendary, exploration and settlement periods. The carnival ball will be held also on Friday. The week’s celebration will end with a

prize yacht regatta on Milwaukee bay and a grand display of fireworks descriptive of tbe battle of Manila. An interesting feature of the carnival will be an Indian village comprising 250 fullblood red men of tbe OTonah and Flambeau reservations. They will play lacrosse and give exhibitions of their different dances.

HEROES TO BE REWARDED

President Heads Messages to CvnKress Touching: the Promotion * of Hobson and Others. Washington, June 28.—The president Monday sent two special messages to cougress, providing recognition of the services of Lieut. Hobson, the hero of the Merrimac; of Lieut. Newcomb and crew, of the revenue cutter Hudson, which rescued the torpedo boat Winslow' ut Cardenas; Capt. Hodgson, of the dispatch boat Hugh McCulloch, which figured iu the battle of Manila, and Naval Cadet Joseph Wright Powell, who held the steurn launch under the bluffs at Santiago barbor, searching for the crew of the Merrimac. Authority is asked of the senate for the transfer of Hobson from the construction corps to the line of the navy, and the president announces that with authority given he will b.v and with tbe advice and consent of the senate suitably advance Hobson in the line. The Hudson’s crew are to be given a vote of thanks and medals of commendation. Capt. Hodgson is to be suitably recognized. Tbe president in mentioning Hobson cites the fact that the crew with him already have been promoted. A gold medal is recommended for Lieut. Nejvcomb, a silver medal to each of his officers, and a bronze tnedul of honor to every member of his crew. Capt. Hodgson is slated for permanent waiting orders on the retired list of the revenue cutter service on the full duty pay of hi* grade. Naval Cadet Powell is recommended for advancement two numbers to be ensign in the navy.

To Form Wisconsin National Guard.

Madison, Wis., June 28. —Adjt, Gen. Boardman has selected companies from the following places to form the state national guard and notified the company officers that their tender of services had been accepted: Kenosha, Oconomowoc. Port Washington, Waupaca. Reedsburg, Milwaukee (two com* panics), Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Rhinelander, Rice Lake and Ashland. In sending the notification Gen. Boardman stated that the selection of the companies to make up the national guard did, not necessarily indicate that they would be sent to the front In the event of a third call, aa it was necessary to have part of the guard here forborne protection.

MORE HELP IS SENT.

Third Expedition to Manila Sails from San Francisco. FOUR TRANSPORTS CARRY 4000 MEN Sen. Merritt to Sail on the Sewporl on Wedneaday—Camara’s Fleet Refused Privilege of CoalIns at Port Said. San Francisco, June 28. —The transports City of Para, Ohio, Morgan City and Indiana (flagship) sailed at 2:30 p. m. Monday with 4,000 troops, i>ound for Manila. The steamer Vnlencia not ready for sea Monday ana will probably sail with the steamer Newport on Wednesday. Gen. Merritt and his staff will proceed to the islands in the Newport, which has been especially prepared for the service. Can’t Coal at Port Said. Port Said, June 28. Upon the application of the United States consul here, orders have been issued forbidding the coaling at this port of Anmiral Camara’s fleet until further orders. New York, June 28. —A dispatch to the Tribune from Cairo, Egypt, says: Admiral Camara has asked to be allowed to purchase 10,000 tons of coal* for the Spanish fleet at Port Said, but the Egyptian government * refuses to permit the ships to coal in Egyptian waters. < Etopllan Government Acts. New York, June 28. —A dispatch to the Tribune from Cairo, Egypt, says: The Egyptian government has instructed its authorities at Port Said to

prevent the 150 stokers engaged there by Admiral Camara for his fleet, from embarking on Spanish ships, and has courteously informed Admiral Camara that so doing would be an infringement of the laws of neutrality, which Egypt intends rigorousiy to observe. The Audaz’s machinery requires repairs and Camara has signified his intention of remaining at Port Said for three days. Situation at Manila. Manila, Philippine Islands, June 22, via Hong-Kong, June 28. —The Spaniards claim to have driven the rebels back, but really the position is unchanged. The arrival of the American troops is awaited and they are expected daily. The Spanish outposts have prepared to retire promptly to the walled citadel, and will probably make only a nominal resistance. Hong-Kong, June 28.—Gen. Agulnaldo, according to letters brought here from Cavite by a German steamer, occupies the mansion of the late governor of Cavite, but he will shortly move to Imus to make the American troops. The insurgents now hart 5,000 prisoners. The Spanish brigad'er ,Moret w as killed at San Fernando in an attempt to force the rebel lines.

PASSED AWAY.

Death or Uaac Maples, One of the Most Prominent Cltlmens In the Northwest. Stillwater, Minn., June 28.—Isaac Staples, the most prominent man in the St. Croix valley and one of the most prominent in the entire northwest, died Monday, morning at four o’clock, aged 82 years. He came to the St. Croix valley from Maine 45 years ago to buy pine lands, locating in Stillwater, where he hus since resided. He has engaged in logging every season until the past winter and in one season his cut was 55,000.00(1 feet, tht largest ever made by any single firm in this section. He was interested largely in various enterprises in the northwest, and it is estimated his estate will exceed $1,000,000 in value.

Guardig the “Soo" Canal.

Detroit, Mich., June 28.—A special tc the Tribune from Sault Ste Marie aays: The Pennsylvania volunteers sent here by the government are, as was expected, detailed to guard the famous , 'Soo*‘ canal and locks. Details of 20 are constantly patrolling the locks night and day.

Dry Goods Store Burned.

Peoria. 111., JuDe 28.—Fire, which wa« discovered at 1:30 o’clock this (Tues day) morning, has destroyed the dry goods stock of Hysinger Rosenthal. The loss on stock will be SBO,OOO, insured for 80 per cent. The building will be saved but damaged to the extent of $lO, 000.

ON THE GREEN DIAMOND.

Recent Performances of the Professional Handlers of Bat and BallStanding of the Clnbs. The following tables show the number of games won and lost and the percentage of the clubs of the leading baseball organizations: National league: Clubs. Won. Last. Perct. Cincinnati .....37 22 627 Boston 36 22 621 Cleveland., 34 22 607 Baltimore 33 22 *6OO Chicago at 26 .667 Pittsburgh 32 26 552 New York 28 28 .500 Philadelphia 25 28 .472 Brooklyn 23 33 .411 Washington 23 36 . 390 St. Louis 20 38 .845 Louisville 19 41 .317 Western league: Indianapolis 36 21 .632 Columbus 31 20 . 608 Kansas City 34 23 .506 ft; Paul 35 24 . 593 Milwaukee 31 26 .644 Detroit 19 37 . 339 9, maha 17 34 . 333 Minneapolis 19 38 .338 Western association: Peoria 27 13 . 675 Quincy 22 16 .579 Dubuque 25 21 .543 Rock Island 19 19 500 Ottumwa 17 23 426 St. Joseph ...11 2g j * Interstate league Dayton ...85 ju> fPrin -d ...82 33 Toled ~.22 M Newc tie -....80 3S Mans -'u| »,..26 * Gram Rapids ’ ~..27 Fort v vne -,..25 489 Youngocwn .20 National league games on Monday resulted as follows: At Chicago— Chicago 9 15. 2; Brooklyn, 4, 11. 3. At Pittsburgh— Pittsburgh, 2,7, 2; Boston, 0, 8, 0. At Cincinnati—Washington. 9, 13, 2; Cincinnati, 2,4, 1. At St. Louis (two games)—Baltimore, 16, 9, 0; St. Louis, 4,9, 8: Baltimore, 12, 17, 1; St. Louis. 1,8, 6. Western league: At Detroit—Columbus 7, 10, 2; Detroit, 5, 11, 2. At Minneapolis— Omaha, 8, 14, 1; Minneapolis, 4, 12, 1. At St. Paul —St. Paul, 3,5, 3: Kansas City, 0,3, 2. At Milwaukee—Milwaukee, 2, 7, 1; Indianapolis, 1,7, 2. _ Wes/ern association: At Peoria—St Joseph, 19, IS, 0; Peoria, 6, 7, 9. At Dubuque —Dubuque, 8; 13, 5; Ottumwa, 6, 10, 3. Interstate league: At Mansfield—Mansfield, 8, 11, 5; Fort Wayne, 5, 11, 5. At Newcastle—Newcastle, 9, 14, 2; Youngstown 4 11, 6. At Grand Rapids—Toledo, 8, 12 p Grand Rapids, 4, 11, 2. At Dayton-Dayton. 2,6, 1; Springfield, 1,4, 1.

HE IS BADLY WANTED.

Chicago and Boston After a Noted Swindler, Who Was Once Prominent in Minnesota. Chicago, June 28—Police officer* from Chicago and Boston are striving for the possession of Alonzo J. Whiteman, once a prominent Minnesota/jfolitician and officeholder; later a swindler whose operations extended over America and Europe. Whiteman is now in custody in St. Lonis. The Cook county grand jury indicted him Monday on the charge of swipdling the Grand Pacific hotel out of $250 by means of a false draft. In the same manner he is said to have swindled the Parker house of Boston out/of S2OO. Whiteman was at one time mayor of Duluth, and afterward a Minnesota state senator. In 1890 he was defeated for congress on the democratic ticket by 153 votes. After that he served as director of the Merchants and Farmers’ national bank of Dansville, N. Y., for. two years, and was at one time treasurer of the WhiteVnan Paper Pulp company of Dansville, of which his father was president. On the death of his father he and his mother were made executors of a large estate without bonds. When an accounting was demanded by other heirs it was found that nearly $70,000 of the assets consisted of forged notes. After his failure as a politician, which was accompanied by business disaster, Whiteman became a bookmaker. Foi swindling other bookmakers he was barred from eastern and western tracks By means of forged telegrams, in 189 C and 1892, it is charged he swindled bookmakers out of $1,300. Under different names Whiteman has been undet arrest in New York, Detroit, and in 1894 fled from Chicago to Europe to yscap« arrest for assisting to swindle the Bank of the Republic cut of S4OO. Operating in London and Paris, he returned tc America the next year to escape arrest on the continent. In May, 1895. Whiteman was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment at San Francisco on th« charge of forgery. A new trial was granted and the case dismissed.

Aired Minuter Dead.

Washington, June 28.—Rev. John Dudley died here Monday at the residence of his son, Gen. W. W. Dudley, at the advanced age of 93 years. Mr. Dudley was educated at the Yale thelogical school and 60 years ago was a missionary among the Choctaw Indians when the latter were located in Georgia. He was a widely known Presbyterian divine, having held during his lifetime pastorates in Vermont. Massachusetts, Connecticut, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan.

To Build a Big Glue Factory.

Chicago, June 28.—Mr. Fred Vogel, representing the tanning interests of Milwaukee, has just closed an arrangement with Mr. J. R. Morron, vice president of the Diamond Glue company, whereby the two companies, acting together, will erect one of the largest and most complete glue factories Ir. ths eniirtrv. •

Kenominated.

Bangor. Me., June 26.—The republicans of the Fourth Maine congressional district Monday afternoon renominated Hon, Charles A. Boutelle by a unanimous vote. . Lewiston, Me., June 28.—Hon. Xelpon Dingley was renominated Monday for congress

Shows His Patriotism.

* Atlanta. Ga.. June 28.—Gov. Atkinsou has issued a proclamation calling upon the people of Georgia to observe the Fourth of July. This is the first time since the war that a proclamation of this character has been Issued in any southern state.

Lots, $400.000.

New Whatco i. Waalu, Jumm M.—Tlw B< lllngham R. iapwtiamat Bin pa mill bur ' '<Lm -*■* m*. m. cJ at $400.(