Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 90, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 July 1898 — Page 2

f»THE REPUBLICAN. OFFICIAL PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY SBUED EVERY TUESDAY 4 FRIDAY BY GEORGE E. MARSHALL, PUBLISHER AND PROPRIETOR. OFFICE—In Republican building on corner of Washington and Weston Streets. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Year $1.50 Six Months 75 Three Months 50 Tuesday, July 19, 1898.

The County Ticket.

For Prosecuting-Attorney, ALBERT E. CHIZUM, of Newton County. For County Clerk, ESTIL E. PIERSON, ofUnion Township. For County Auditor, WILLIAM C. BABCOCK, of Marion Township. For County Treasurer, ROBERT A. PARKISON, of Barkley Township. For County Sheriff) NATE J. REED, of Carpenter Township. For Countv Surveyor, MYRT B. PRICE, of Carpenter Township. For County Coroner, TRUITT P. WRIGHT, of Marion Township. Commissioner Ist District. ABRAHAM HALLECK, of Keener Township. • Commissioner 2nd District, SIMEON A, DOWELL, of Marion Township.

Call For Republican State Convention.

To the Republicans of Indiana and All Others who desire to Co-op-erate with thew. You are invited to meet in delegate convention at Tomlinson Hal), in Indianapolis, on Wednesday and Thursday, August 3rd and 4th, 1898. The convention will assemble at 3:30 p. m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, for the purpose of adopting a platform and for the transaction of all other business except the selection of candidates. The convention will reassemble on Thursday, Aug. 4th, at 9 a. m. for the selection of candidates for the following state offices: Secretary of State, Auditor of State, Treasurer of State, Attorney-General, Clerk of the Supreme Court, Superintendent of Public Instruction, State Statistician, State Geologist, Judge of the Supreme Court for the Second District, Judge of the Supreme Court for the Third District, Judge of the Supreme Court for the Fifth District. The convention will be composed es 1616 delegates, apportioned among the several counties on the basis of one delegate and one alternate for each two hundred votes and each fraction of one hundrefJ or over cast for Hon. Henry G. Thayer, first Elector at Large, in 1896, and are as follows: tenth District. No. - Vote Delegates. 1896. Benton 10 1,998 Jasper 10 2.082 Lake 24 4.883 Laporte ..... 28 4,691 N ewton 8 1.545 Porter 14 2.853 Tippecanoe 31 6,239 Warren 10 2,045 White 12 2.383 Total 142 The delegates from the counties composing the several districts will meet in Indianapolis at 11:80 a. m., Wednesday, August 3rd, at the following places, to select officers and committeemen: Tenth I)ist., State House, Room 54, Second Floor. Tickets to the Convention will be distributed by the District Committeemen at the district meetings. Delegates be in their seats ready for business at 8:30 p m. sharp, Wednesday, Aug. 3rd. Doors

to the convention hall will be open at two o’clock. Charles S.Hernly, S. H. Spooner, Chairman. Secretary. A Suggestion From White County. Wants the Congressional Convention to Meet Again. Editor Republican. The “Monticello Herald,” of 14th inst. is much concerned at The Republican’s course in regard to the action of congressman Crumpacker and regrets that you are “furnishing ammunition for the Democrats” etc. If it were possible to furnish more effective ammunition for the Democracy than is contained in Crumpacker’s letter in the “Monon News” I fail to see it. The “White County Democrat” seemed to appreciate it by publishing not only the letter in full, but by filling nearly an entire page with extracts from it and comments of approval of its contents. Had Judge Crumpacker been content to vote against the Hawaiian resolution alone, and not vented his malignity against the administration of President McKinley publicly as contained in his letter; the Republicans of the tenth District might have passed the matter by as an error of judgment and whilst not approving his course they would in all probability have been content with a mild reprimand. It is not, if I understand your position [correctly, and as the “Herald” would have it, that he voted against the resolution but his insults contained in his letter and his defiance of the known wishes of at least ninety-nine hundredths of the Republicans of the tenth District of which you complain. Again, the Herald says the annexation resolution was a “nonpartisan measure.” Let us see, the “Herald,” Judge Crumpacker, and every intelligent citizen of this Republic knows that no act of the splendid administration of General Harrison was endorsed and applauded more generally by the Republicans, and denounced by the Democrats, than the raising of the American flag at Hawaii, and the subission of the treaty of annexation to the Senate for ratification: nor was any act of the un-American Administration of Mr. Cleveland more generally censured by Republicans than the lowering of the flag and withdrawal of the treaty from the Senate. Whether it was a non-partisan measure or not it appears that the Republicans have been from the first fully committed to it and the Democrats as fully opposed to it from first to last and whatever merit or odium may attach to the act must necessarily be borne by the Republican party. Thus viewing it how can Judge Crumpacker say, truthfully, it was not a party measure? Is he trying to hoodwink his constituents? If so he will hardly succeed. I affirm that it was a party measure and the issue was as clearly defined between Republicans and Democrats as the tariff or any other well defind National policy. Judge Crumpacker says he voted nay, knowing it would cost him some votes in the coming election. I think he was right in that conclusion. If White and Jasjier counties would be n fair index of the remainder of the District I would judge he would lose a matter of five thousand, who voted for him two years ago. I note your suggestion that Judge Crumpacker resign. I think a better way would be for the Chairman of the Congressional Committee to recall the delegates already selected and have the judge appear and show cause why he should remain on the ticket. If after a fair hearing before the men who placed him on the ticket without a dissenting voice, they should affirm their previous action let him remain the candidate for

re-elecuon. Otherwise let him retire and give place to a man who will not so grossly mis-represent the strongest Republican District in the State. Yours for the cause, A Write County Republican. Monon, Ind. July, 15th.

Short Locals. Save your tickets and get an elegant piece of silverware at McFarland & Henkle’s grocery. For all kinds of sewing machines, repairing and supplies, call on E, F. Gibson, at Antrim & Dean’s hardware store. Telephone No. wtf.4l South Bend wagons and buggies of all styles atL. 8. Renicker’s. Go to McFarland & Henkle for groceries 3 doors north of Ellis & Murray’s. A high grade bicycle for 30 cents. Call at Goff’s restaurant for imformation. Cash buys more at Judy and The Leif Buggy Company than any where else: Buckeye Binders and mowers for sale by L. S. Renicker near the depot. 86 Any one willing to make a home for a large boy, from 11 to 15 years of age. is requested to write tbe Board of State Charities, Indianapolis. ts Any body wanting a good buggy or surrey call on L. S. Renicker near the depot. 86 The light running Buckeye binder and mower at L. S. Renicker’s. 86 Bring your buggy, wagon and harness wants to Judy and The Leif Buggy Company and they will supply you. They have the material and ability to do it. $25.00 in tickets gets a fine piece of silverware at McFarland & Henkle’s When others fail to suit you in price, style and durability of buggies, wagons, harness, etc., thee see Judy and The Leif Buggy Company. At Goodland. McFarland & Henkle’s prices on groceries will please you. Ferguson & Wilson have plenty of money to make allthe loans required in Jasper county. We will give applicant choice from private funds or eastern funds. Don’t forget to call and get our terms. Dr. I. B. Washburn tests eyes for glasses by the latest methods. The best lenses put in any desired frame. It does not pay to ruin your eyes with improper and cheap lenses. Satisfaction guaranteed when possible. McFarland <fe Henkle are giving away some fine silverware to their cash customers. Don’t forget to ask for tickets when you purchase goods. Seed Buckwheat for sale. W. C. Babcock. I have private funds to loan on real estate at low rates for any length of time. Funds are always on hands and there is no delay—no examination of land, no sending papers east —absolutely no red tape Why do you wait on insurance companies for 6 months for your money? I also loan money for short times at current bank rates. Funds always on hand. W. B. Austin. Judy and The Leif Buggy Company will sell anything in their line to you individually or independently of any one else as security. Goodland, Ind.

Republican State Convention.

The Indiana Republican State Convention will be held at Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis on Wednesday and Thursday. August 3rd and 4th, 1898. The Convention will be composed of 1616 delegates, and promises to be one of the most interesting and enthusiastic conventions ever held in the State. railroad rates. Arrangements have been made with all railroads in Indiana fcr special rates to the Convention, particulars of which will be announced later.

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UNDER OUR FLAG.

City of Santiago Now Reposes ’Neath the Folds of “Old Glory.” The Stars and Stripes Are Hoisted Over the Palace at Noon on Sunday. An Impressive Scene Marks the Ceremony Gen. McKibbon Made Military Governor. Gen- Toral’a Vanquished Army Is Rapidly Turning Over Ita Arms. Secretary Alger Declare® That th* Government "Will Retain Arms of Tomi’s Troops. Santiago de Cuba, July 18.—Amid impressive ceremonies the Spanish troops laid down their arms between the lines of the Spanish and American forces at nine o’clock Sunday morning. Gen. Shafter and the American division and brigade commanders and their staffs were escorted by a troop of cavalry, and Gen.Toral and his staff by 100 picked men. Trumpeters on both sides saluted with flourishes. Gen. Shafter returned to Gen. Toral the latter’s sword after it had been handed to the American commander. Our troops, lined up at the trenches, were eye-witnesses of the ceremony. Gen. Shafter and his escort, accompanied by Gen. Toral. rode through the city, taking formal possession. The city had been sacked before they arrived by the Spaniards. the palace elaborifte ceremonies took place. Exactly at noon the American flag was raised over the palace and was saluted by 21 guns by Capt. Capron’s battery. At the same time all the regimental bands in our lines played “The Star Spangled Banner,” after which President McKinley’s congratulatory telegram was read to each regiment. The Thirteenth and Ninth regiments of infantry will remain in the city to enforce order and exercise municipal authority. The Spanish forces are to encamp outside of our lines. Gen. McKibbon has been appointed temporary military governor. An Impressive Scene. The ceremony of hoisting the stars and stripes was worth all the blood and treasure it cost. A vast concourse of 10,000 people witnessed the stirring and thrilling scene that will live forever in the minds of all the Americans present. A finer stage setting for a dramatic episode it would be difficult to imagine. The palace, a picturesque old dwelling in the Moorish style of architecture, faces the Plaza de La Reina, the principal public square. Opposite rises the opposing Catholic cathedral? On one side is a quaint, brilliantlypainted building, with broad verandas —the club of San Carlos—on the other building of much the same description is the Case de La Venus. Across the plaza was drawn up the Ninth infantry, headed by the Sixth cavalry band. In the street facing the palace stood a picked troop of the Second cavalry, with drawn sabers, under command of Capt. Brett. Massed on the stone flagging between the band and the line of horsemen were the brigade commanders of Gen. Shafter’s division, with their staffs. On the redtiled roof of the palace stood Capt. McKittrick, Lieut. Miley and Lieut. Wheeler. Immediately above them, upon the flagstaff, the illuminated Spanish arms and the legend “Vive Alfonso XIII.” All about, pressing against the veranda rails, crowding to windows and doors and lining the roofs were the people of the town, principally women and noncombatants. Old Glory Hoisted. As the chimes of the old cathedral rang out the hour of 12 the infantry and cavalry presented arms. Every American uncovered, and Capt. McKittrick hoisted the stars and stripes. As the brilliant folds unfurled in a gentle breeze against a fleckless sky the cavalry band broke into the strains of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” making the American pulse leap and the American heart thrill with joy. At the same instant the sound of the distant booming of Capt. Capron’s battery, firing a salute of 21 guns, drifted in. When the music ceased from all directions around our line came floating across the plaza the strains of the regimental bands and the muffled, hoarse cheer of our troops. The infantry came to "Order arms” a moment later, after the flag was up, and the band played “Rally ’Round the Flag, Boys.” Instantly Gen. McKibbon called for three cheers for Gen. Shafter, which were given with great enthusiasm, the band playing Sousa's “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” The ceremony over. Gen. Shafter and his staff returned to the American lines! leaving the citv In the nossessior of the municipal authorities, subject to the control of Gen. McKibbon. Madrid Sanction* Surrender. The formal sanction bj- the Madrid government of the terms of capitulation unravelled the tangled skein of demands and counter demands between the opposing commanders, which threatened to end the negotiations and compel a return to arms. After numerous conferences had resulted In the agreement, already sanctioned by Gen.

Blanco, Gen. Toral decided that the approval of the Madrid government was necessary before he should leave the city. Gen. Shafter maintained that no such approval was necessary; that when Gen. Toral agreed to surrender the province of Santiago and Gen. Blanco sanctioned it, the agreement of surrender became an accomplished fact. He insisted that Gen. Toral had either surrendered Thursday or acted in bad faith, but documentary evidence bore out the fact that Gen. Toral mentioned that he only capitulated subject to his government’s approval, and the six commissioners by whom the articles were signed at 2:10 o’clock Saturday afternoon so ruled. q The Terms. The whole matter was cleared 'up Sunday morning, however, when Gen. Toral received the necessary sanction from Madrid. The agreement consists of nine articles, as follows: First. All hostilities shall cease pending the agreement of final'’capitulation. Second. That the capitulation includes all the Spanish forces and the surrender of all war material within the prescribed limits. Third. The transportation of the troops to Spain at the earliest possible moment, each force to be embarked at the nearest port. Fourth. That the Spanish officers shall retain their side arms and the enlisted men their personal property. Fifth. That after the final capitulation the Spanish forces shall assist in the removal of all obstructions to navigation in Santiago harbor. Sixth. That after the final capitulation the commanding officers shall furnish a complete inventory of all arms and munitions of war and a roster of all the soldiers in the district. Seventh. That the Spanish general shall be permitted to take the military archives and records with him. Eighth. That all guerrillas and Spanish irregulars shall be permitted to remain in Cuba if they so elect, giving a parole that they will not again take up arms against the United States unless properly paroled. Ninth. That the Spanish forces shall be permitted to march out with all the honors of war, depositing their arms to be disposed of by the United States in the future, the American commissioners to recommend to their government that the arms of the soldiers be returned to those “who so bravely defended them.” Gen. Toral Talka. The articles were signed Saturday afternoon after a four hours’ session of the comnjissioners, who agreed that the terms of capitulation should await the sanction of the Madrid government. Gen. Toral, the white-haired commander of the Spanish forces, was present throughout the session and appeared to be utterly heartbroken. He spoke bitterly of the fate which compelled him to sue for peace, but had no word to say against the gallant men who had conquered his army. He declared that he had little chance to win. “I would not desire to see my worst enemy play with the cards I held,” he said to one of his commissioners. “Every one of my generals was killed or wounded. I have not a single colonel left and am surrounded by a powerful enemy. We have counted 67 ships off this port. And, besides,” he concluded, wearily waving his hands towards the city, “I have secret troubles there.” Speaking of the battle of the 24th of June, in which the “rough riders” and a part of Gen. Young’s command participated, Gen. Toral said that less than 2,000 Spanish troops were engaged, his loss being 265. He would not say how many Spaniards were killed at El Caney and before Santiago. “Heavy! Heavy!” he said, dejectedly. In response to an inquiry he said that transportation would be required for between 22,000 and 25,000 men, there being that much of a force in the capitulated district. He informed the officers that Santiago harbor had been again mined since Admiral Cervera left. A Dismal Sight. Since four o’clock Sunday morning a stream of refugees has been pouring into the city, some naked, and all hungry, skeletons and footsore. Many had fallen by the wayside. The town of Santiago presents a dismal sigfot. Most of the houses Lave been sacked and the stores have all been looted, and nothing to eat can be had for love or money. In the streets of the city, at the entrenchments, at the breastworks and at every 100 feet or so of the barbed wire fences were the living skeletons of Spanish soldiers. Among the arrivals Sunday were the German, Japanese and Portuguese consuls and their families. Twenty-two thousand refugees are quartered at El Caney, 5,000 at Firmeza and 5,000 at Cuabitas El Boniato and San Vincente, where they have been living for a fortnight. In one case 500 were crowded into one building, which was a regular pig-sty, with a horrible stench. They used the water from the river, where soiled clothing was washed and all manner of filth is floating. Will Not Return Arma. Washington, July 18.—The arms surrendered by the Spanish soldiers at Santiago to Gen. Shafter will be kept by the United States government. This conclusion, reached late Sunday afternoon by the president and Secretary Alger, was made public by the latter as he left his office after six o’clock Sunday night for his home. “All those who have arms will turn them over to this government. This is final.” These were the secretary’s words when asked for information on the subject. “And,” he added, in response to further inquiries and to clear any doubt that might exist on the subject, “the rifles will not be returned to Spain.” This decision, no doubt, already has been communicated to Gen. Shafter. Shafter’s Losses. Gen. Shafter’s Headquarters, Before Santiago. July 15, via Kingston, Jamaica, July 18. —The final report of casualties in the army since it landed in Cuba three weeks ago has been forwarded to Washington. It shows an aggregate qf 1,914 officers and men killed, wounded and missing. The killed number 216, of whom 21 were officers; wounded, 1,584, of whom 98 were officers, and missing 84, of whom none is an officer. Of the wounded only 68 have died. Col. Pope, the surgeon in chief, says this is a remarkably small number of fatalities, considering

the large number of wounded. In the field hospitals there has been a small number of septic bounds, and but two cases of gangrene have developed, one of which resulted fatally. Peace Prospects. Madrid, July 18.—A member of the cabinet in an interview on Sunday asserted that the government was seeking an honorable peace with the United States. El Imparcial says that a member of the ministry declares that negotiations for peace with the United States are only possible so far as the question of Cuba is concerned. To demand more would be to say that Spain must commit suicide. Thanks Shafter and Men. Washington, July 18.—The following messages were sent Saturday by President McKinley and Secretary R. A. Alger: "To Gen. Shafter, Commanding front near Santiago, Playa: The president of the United States sends to you and your brave army the profound thanks of the American people for the brilliant achievements at Santiago, resulting in the surrender of the city and all of the Spanish troops and territory under Gen. Toral. Your splendid command had endured not only the hardships and sacrifices Incident to campaign and battle, but in stress of heat and weather has triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined. One and all have displayed the most conspicuous gallantry and earned the gratitude of the nation. The hearts of the people turn with tender sympathy to the sick and wounded. May the Father of Mercies protect and comfort them. “(Signed) WILLIAM M’KINLEY." "To Maj. Gen. Shafter, front, near Santiago, Playa: I cannot express in words my gratitude to you and your heroic men. Your work nas been well done. God bless you all. “(Signed) R. A. ALGER, “Secretary of War."

TRAIN ROBBED.

Bandits Overpower an Express Me»■enger Near Wichita, Kan., and Escape with the Booty. Wichita, Kan, July 18.—The ’Frisco passenger train, leaving here at 9:30 o’clock for St. Louis, was held up Saturday night by two masked men-at. Andover, a station ten miles east of here. A citizen of Andover, who learned of the plan to rob the train, attempted to notify the train crew and was shot by the robbers. He will probably die. His name could not be learned. Several hundred dollars were taken from the express car, but the exact amount is not known here, and there is no way of finding out, as all attempts to raise the Andover office have failed. Andover is a flag station and has about 200 people. Two men rode into town at dark and tied their horses in the street near the depot. They avoided everybody and acted in such a mysterious way that they were suspected and a man was sent down the road to flag the train. He was shot by the robbers just a few minutes before the train arrived. As soon as the engineer slowed down the men, wearing heavy masks, entered the express car and demanded the money. The messenger drew a revolver, but was gagged and disarmed, after which the men took the valuables from the safe. No attempt was made to fob the passengers. After getting what money thay could, the robbers rode off across the prairie at a full gallop, firing back toward the town. The sheriff and a posse followed from here.

Serious Riot in Shanghai.

Hong-Kong, July 18.—Serious rioting is taking place in the French settlement at Shanghai, consequent on the closing of the Ning Po josshouse. Saturday and Saturday night all the available men from the French cruiser Eclaireur were landed with four machine guns. The volunteers, police and firemen were on dutj' all night. Several Chinamen were killed and wounded and several foreigners were hurt by stones.

Storm Proves Fatal.

St. Louis, July 18.—A special to the Republic from Dallas, Tex., says: A number of the counties of northern Texas have been swept by a terrific hail and windstorm. In Bosque county John McLain was killed. In Johnson county, Mrs. Julia Rucker was fatally injured. Great damage was done to the grain and cotton crops.

Paper Mill Burned. Milwaukee, July 18. —A special to the Sentinel from Stevens Point, Wls., says the Wisconsin River Pulp & Papei company’s mill was destroyed by fire Sunday. The loss will be between 1150,000 and $203,000, fully covered bj insurance. \ THE CLEAN-UP AT DAWSON. Estimated for the Year at a Trifle Less Than 9U0.000.000, Mostly Held by Trading Companies. Victoria, B. C., July 18. Editor Shipy, of the Skaguay News, who came down on the Cottage City, says that this year’s clean up at Dawson will be a trifle Jess than $20,000,000, three quarters of this being in the custody of the big trading companies who will send it down by way of St. Michaell. The May West had $750,000 and more and the other boats which left June 2 and July 4 carry the balance of the output. The Dawson newspapers do not approximate the down-river shipments so highly, the Midnight Sun stating that the Weare, Belie and Charles H. Hamilton do not carry to exceed $4,000,000. San Francisco. July 18.—After being eagerly watched for, hour by hour, during the past ten days, the steamer St. Paul arrived Sunday night from St. Michaels, bringing men and treasure from the Klondike. There were 176 passengers on her list and the amount of their in gold dust, nuggets and hank drafts, is estimated by the ship’s officers at The largest amount brought out by a single prospector Is in the possession of N. I. Picket, who has SBO,OOO, principally in gold dust and nuggets.