Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 93, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 July 1898 — Page 4

'4H 1 '.J 1 . . f ' .. ” The Republican. OFFICIAL PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY SSUED EVERY TUESDAY 4 FRIDAY BY GEORGE E. MARSHALL, PUBLISHER AND PROPRIETOR. OFFICE—In Republican blinding on corner of Washington and Weston Street*. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Year $1.50 Six Months 75 Three Months 50 Friday, July 29, 1898.

PREPARE TO FIGHT.

Spanish Lines in Puerto Rico Concentrating at San Juan. CAPITAL’S DEFENSES STRENGT HEN ED. j An Apparent Determination to Make a Stand Aarainat the Americana— Gen. Milea’ Action Satisfactory to War Officials. St. Thomas, D. W. 1., July 28. —The Spanish troops at Puerto Rico are being withdrawn from the outlying towns and are concentrating upon San Juan. The defenses of the capital are being strengthened. Madrid Reporta Fifrhtlna. Madrid, July 28. —An official dispatch from Puerto Rico says: On Tuesday the Americans advanced in the direction of Yauco, fighting most of the way. Seven hundred Spanish regulars and volunteers encountered them and an engagement ensued which lasted the whole night and only ceased with dawn on the following day. The Americans were obliged to withdraw to the coast. Wainwright Commended. Washington, July 28. —Nothing was heard from the Miles expedition Wednesday at the war department, but Capt. Higginson, the senior officer of the naval convoy, forwarded a brief cablegram that gave keen delight to the navy department because of the unstinted praise it accorded to a popular and dashing young officer, “Dick” Wainwright, the commander of the little Gloucester. Wainwright, having been commended by his superior, Higginson, for his actions at Guanica, enjoys the solitary distinction of being the only officer attached to Sampson’s fleet who has been twice officially commended since the war began. Miles’ Action Satisfactory. The war department has reconciled itself to the summary change in its plans made by Gen. Miles when he landed at Guanica instead of on the northeast coast of Puerto Rico, as previously agreed upon. It is surmised that he was led to make this change by reason of the detention of his lighters and foresaw a week’s delay in effecting a landing unless he w r ent in where he did and ran his troops and artillery directly ashore. He thus has avoided exposing his troops to the hardships suffered by Shafter’s men, as they lay for so many days off Santiago. It is also suggested that the general has scored an important diplomatic advantage in setting foot upon Puerto Rican soil before the first overtures had been received from Spain looking towards peace. The departure of Gen. Brooke and Gen. Haines from Hampton Roads, which is expected to-day, to reenforce Gen. Miles in Puerto Rico, is a very substantial evidence of the purpose of the government not to abate the prosecution of military operations at this stage of the negotiations. The two generals are embarked on rapid liners and should reach Gen. Miles by next Monday, putting him in possession of n sufficient force to begin the movement upon San Juan at once. On the Sick Liat. Santiago de Cuba. July 28.—Reports of Tuesday show total sick. 3.770; total fever cases, 2,924; new cases of fever, C 39; cases of fever returned to duty, 638. No Americans Killed. Washington, July 28.—Assistant Secretary Melklejohn has just received Dews of the result of the second expedition sent by him to Cuba to supply Gomez’ forces in the western end of the island with food and munitions of war. This expedition was carried on the transport Wanderer. Havana reports describe the landing as a failure and say that four of the landing party, ineluding the lieutenant, were killed. This is the usual Spanish exaggeration. A list of the’supplks carried by the. Wanderer had been landed and sent into the territory beyond Spanish reach when an overwhelming fore# of Spanish troops appeared and compelleu the abandonment of the attempt to land the remainder. None of the American party was killed, but four men w'ere wounded. Their injuries were slight and-they were put ashore at Key West, to which port the Wanderer returned. The vessel made another start for western Cuba, thin time with a naval convoy to prevent interruption with her work, and it is believed that before this time she has succeeded in discharging her whois cargo. . Surrender of Guanlnnmuo. ffimriago de Cuba. July 28. Lieut. Col. Ewens, of the Ninth infantry, received the surrender of Guantanamo Tuesday. The Spanish troops will re-

main m rne town until transporter!. Lieut. Col. Angel Bosell, who f after taking confirmation of the instructions to surrender from Gen. Toral to Gen. Boroja, military governor of Guantanamo, returned here Wednesday afternoon, said that the first intimation that Guantanamo had of the surrender of Santiago and the terms thereof was on July 23, when Admiral Sampson sent a letter to Gen. Paroja asking what number of rations should be sent to his garrison, as they had been surrendered on the 17th. Gen. Taroja, being ignorant of the surrender, refuse 1 to credit the message and accept answering Admiral Sampson to that effect. Admiral Sampson then sent a copy of the terms of surrender, whereupon Gen Pardja decided to inquire of Gen. Toral at Santiago whether the news was true, and Lieut. Col. Bosell was appointed to come here. He returned with this confirmation and the surrender of Guantanamo took place. Col. Bosell says the conditions of Guantanamo are awful and the troops are literally staging. For the last tight days they have had no food. On mounting guard the soldiers were obliged to sit, being too weak to stand, and it was impossible t-o make them build trenches, as they fell from exhaustion. There are 2,000 sick in Guantanamo, suffering from diseases increased by hunger. The French cruiser Rigault de Genuilly was refused permission by Admiral Sampson 1 o land grain and provisions for the relief of the French colony at Guantanamo. All hope was abandoned and the sufferers were awaiting death from starvation. The conditions of Guantanamo, Col. Bosell says, were worse than those at Santiago.

ORDERED BACK.

Fifth Illinois Hrglment Shows Its Disgust at Not Being Allowed to Go to the Front. Chattanooga, Tenn., July 28. —A sorrier aud more disgusted lot of soldiers was never seen-than the men of the Fifth Illinois regiment when orders were received Wednesday to unload and return to Chickamauga park. The command had been extremely anxious to get to the front. All kinds of unsavory charges are being openly made against Col. Culver, the commanding officer, not only by privates but by subordinate officers. They claim that their regiment has been betrayed by Col. Culver, who represented to President McKinley that the regiment is not fit for active duty and on these representations the president relieved the command from going to Puerto Rico. The subordinate officers claim that the command is in very excellent condition and in splendid fightfug trim. As soon as the full situation dawned on the men to-day the greatest disorder prevailed and there was no semblance of discipline.. They left the ranks by dozens and scores and nearly a hundred members of the regiment left camp, most of them without leave, and came to the city. The morals of the rigiment are shattered and many of the men declare they will not longer serve under Culver. Efforts to restrain the men were unavailing. One man broke his grin over a tree and left the camp without leave.

Killed in a Powder House.

Pinole, Cal., July 28. —An explosion took place in the nitroglycerin house of the Hercules Powder company Wednesday morning. No one was in the building at the time. Later a crew was sent to clear away the debris and extinguish the flames and a second terrific explosion occurred, killing five men and fatally injuring many others. Some unknown miscreant caused the first exploeiou. This fact has been definitely established by the finding of a piece of fuse, five feet long, under the ihixing-room.

Killed His Wife.

Manitowoc, Wis., July 28.—James Hempton, a resident of this city for many years, shot and killed his wife Wednesday evening at their home. They were married about seven years ago, she being his second wife. Quarrels have been of frequent occurrence with the result that Mrs. Hempton left him several weeks ago and applied for a divorde. A meeting was arranged between the two Wednesday evening and after another quarrel. Hempton shot and killed his wife and then shot himself in the head, but the wound is not dangerous.

One Shot Dead.

Clinton, la., July 28. —Four young men of DeWitt boarded a box car Tuesday night to ride to an adjoining town. They were ordered to hold up their hauds by two men who entered after them, but made a rush and sprang from the train. Frank Baird, of DeWitt, was shot dead. The other three escaped injuries. The murderers are not yet apprehended.

Voted Woman Dead.

Newton. Mass., July 28. —Airs. Albert Bowker, lor 22 years president of the woman's board of missions, died at her home here Wednesday. Mrs. Bowker was the originator of the society of which she whs president and which was the first denominational organization specially formed for woman's foreign missionary work. Fatten intr Fowls for Market. There is a quick way of fattening fowls for market. It cannot be done by confining them in coops, as they will become discontented and refuse {to eat, losing flesh rather than making a gnin. Put them In yards, having | several together, and feeff four times i day. Give a variety, especially of I chopped grass, and make the morning * meal of mixed ground grain, the next l of chopped grass, then ground grain i with ground meat added, and at night all the wheat and corn they will eat. i Fed in this manner, and kept free of lice, fowls should be made fat In ten fays.—American Gardening.

GREETED WITH CHEERS.

Demonstration of Joy at Honoluli on Receipt of the News of the Annexation. San Francisco, July 28.— The steamer Mariposa has arrived from Australia and Honolulu, bringing the following correspondence, dated Honolulu, July 20: The steamship Coptic arrived from San Francisco on the evening of the 18th inst. with the important news that the United States senate had ratified the resolution making Hawaii a part of the United States. Long before the vessel had reached the harbor it was known that the steamer brought annexation news, the information having been signaled to the Mohican. The fire whistle and the whistles of foundries, mills and steamers were turned loose and pandemonium reigned. Fireworks were set off. In the midst of the noise 100 guns were fired on the grounds of the executive building. At the same time the Hawaiian band started out and marched through the streets to the wharf, playing American patriotic airs. An immense procession was formed and a march w’as made to the executive building. President Dole was at his beach home when the steamer was sighted. He hurried into town and reached the wharf as the steamer tied up. The people here have decided not to have any formal annexation celebration until the Philadelphia and Admiral Miller arrive with the flag. The leading men of Honolulu met today and recommended Harold M. bewail, United States minister to Hawaii, for governor of the islands. It had been generally thought that President Dole would be their choice.

Short Locals. For all kinds of sewing machines, repairing and supplies, call on E, F. Gibson, at Antrim & Dean’s hardware store. Telephone No. ' wtf.4l New three room house to rent. Four dollars per month. W. B. Austin. Seed Buckwheat for sale. W. C. Babcock, 5 South Bend wagons and buggies of all styles atL. S. Renicker’s. 86. 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 The light running Buckeye binder and mower at L. S. Renicker’e. 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. When others fail to suit you in price, style and durability of buggies, wagons, harness, etc., tfeen see Judy and The Leif Buggy Company. At Goodland. 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. 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.

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Rensselaer Markets.

Wheat. . 55 to 60 Rye 35c Oats 15 to 20 Corn /. 1 30c Butter 12|c Eggs B|c Chickens —spring 7| to 8c Hens 5c Turkeys 4 to 5c Ducks 4 to 5c Geese 3c Potatoes new 65c

Fountain Park Assembly.

‘‘Fountain Park Assembly Remington, Ind., Aug. 11th to 22d, ’9B. The best program ’ of lectures, musicals, sermons, moving life pictures and bible studies ever yet given. Equal to any of the older Assembly’s for same length of time. Send for program to Robt. Parker, Supt., Remington, Ind.” 5w

The Monon’s New Station in Chicago.

All Monon Route trains now stop at the 47th Street Station, Chicago. Tickets will be sold and bagage checked to that point. Passengers alighting at that Station can take the 47tb Street Electric Line and reach any part of the great southern portion of Chicago within a few minutes’ ride. The Union Stock Yards is reached in seven minutes. Tickets may be purchased and baggage checked at 47th Street Station.

Joe Schofield’s Bns Line. Joe Schofield’s bus line makes all trains day and night. Calls for or delivers passengers to any part of the city. Headquarters at the Makeever House, or Leopold’s livery stable building, south of town hall. Telephone 135 or 107. ts Joseph Schofield. 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. To create a good appetite use Universal Laboring Man’s Tonic. It builds up the tissues that are worn out. For sale by A. F. Long. Special Meeting of Stockholders. A special meeting of the Stockholders of the Indiana. Illinois A lowa Kaliroad Company, duly called by the Board of Directors, will be held at the General Office of the Company in the Rookery Building, in the City of Chicago, County of Cook and State of Illinois, on the 15th day of September, A. D. 1898. at ten (io) o’clock A. M. lor the purpose of considering, voting and deciding whether the stockholders will consent and will authorize a consolidation of the property, corporate franchisee and capital stock of the Indiana, Illinois & lowa Railroad Company with the property, corporate franchises and capital stock of the Indiana. Illinois & lowa Railway Company of the slate of Indiana, and will authorize, consent to and approve of such Agreement or Articles of Consolidation between said Companies as shall be submitted to said meeting: and for the pur. pose of considering, voting, and deciding whether the stockholders, in authorizing such consolidation, and as stockholders of the Indiana, Illinois & lowa Railroad Company and of the consolidated company to be formed thereby. will authorize the creation of a bonded debt by the issue, at such times and in such amounts as from time to time the Board ot Directors of such consolidated company may determine, of bonds, payable in Gold COin of the United States of America of the present standard of weight and fineness, and not exceeding the aggregate principal sum of Three Million Dollars, maturing October 1, 1948. and bearing interest at the rate of five (5) per centum per annum, payable semi-annually, in like Gold Coin, and the execution of a mortgage or deed of trust to such trustee or trustees as may be designated by the Board of Directors, to be dated October I,lß'-8, to secure all such bonds; and will consent to and approve of such mortgage fo* - securing the said bonds as shall be submitted to the said meeting. Bv order of the Board of Directors K. P. Ahrens, Secretary; T. P. Shontb. President. Sept. 15.

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