Evening Star Newspaper, July 4, 1898, Page 4

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PERSONAL PIANUS AND 0! iS POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. PROPOSALS. . EAILROADS. SPE “IAL NOTIC! PROPERTY SCRTS UNDERTARERS. WANTED (Help) WANTED (Houses WANTED (Mt WANTED (Rcoms) WANTED (Situations). DRUMS FOR WAR TIMES. Dealers Expeet an Increase in Demand for Them, From the New York Tribune As the preparations for war go for the drum advances in importance, priritive musical instrument has under- gone little change since it was used in civil war, and the rub-a-dub-aub cails and marches to which ti fiict responded ma ever troops assemble or maren. Drum manufacturers have no boom in their business yet, but ull an- ticipate great activity and are making Preparations to meet an abnorme! demand. Me! >» were in the business in “the sixties" say that as the war went on the demand for drums became greater. Not so much because of the demands of the gov ernment, but because marching cluys, bo military organizations and drum corps Were formed all over the country, and all Wanted drums. The toy drum is always a staple article at Christmas time, but the demand becomes doubly great when there are signs of war in the air, and greater still with actual war going on. Drums vary in price from $1 to ts the price of a Ii-inch “prese drum,” which is described in a logue as follows: “Rosewood or white holly sheil 0% inches the Veterans of that con- be heard tuday_wher- experienced which tation m cata- high, extra tine hard polished shell with an borate inlaid design of variegated woods in front, fancy inlaid bands end hoops, finest quality bleached cord, twenty: four nickel plated roller hooks, tweive braces, ten rawhide snares, new pattern stare strainer, two extra fine calfskin beads.” ‘The regulation drum has a mahogany shell sixteen inches in diameter, Lut there @re large sales also for maple, redwoo: white holly and metal-sheli drums. Nicke plated, brass and German silver shell drums with’ fancy trimmings are Used in “private” and “independent” military or- ganizations because they look weil and help to dress that part of the procession; but for army use the more serviceabls bard- wood with two calfskin heads is used. ‘The drum plays an important part in every military function. From “reveille” to “taps” the drum calls the soldier to duty and to rest. It helps him on ais merch, it inspires him at the charge, its roll adds volume to his cheers and its muf- fied tap resounds on the air when ne has been relieved from earthly duty. The awk- ward squad as well as the veteran corps appreciates the value of the drum, and the deserter or the coward knows ‘ts force when it performs its part in the “Rogue's March.” ‘The bass drum is made in various sizes, from 24 to Stinch shell, and ranges in price from $15 to $90. The material is the seme as in the snare drums, THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, JULY 4, 1898-12 “PAGES AT THE WHITE HOUSE Determination to Push the Expedition to the Spanish Coast. CONSULTATION WITH THE PRESIDENT Many Congratulatory Telegrams Received During the Day. OTHER MATTERS OF INTEREST ae EES The belief is now strong that the cam- paign will be pushed right on to Barcelona ard Cadiz by the navy and to Porto Rico by the army ard navy. No oth2r construc- tion is put upon an important conference at the White House today about noon, those taking part being Secretaries Alger and Long and Gen. Miles. ~ Santiago \ill fall in the shortest possible time, and, with Cervera’s fleet out of the way, there will remain work at only three important places for the navy this side of Manila. These places are Havana, San Juan and Spain. With the probability that Havana will not be attacked for some time, Porto Rico and Spain are now th2 objective points of attack. Peace Specalations. Porto Rico must be captured before Spain sues for peace, and right here is an element reéeiving lots of consideration. Whetner Spain will quickly sue for peace after the Santiago disaster is a question that is be- ing discussed with interest today. Some think she has yet plenty of *fight left. Others think that this last blow will be a forerunner of speedy peace. All are of the opinion that if Spain is too haughty to ask for peace now she must be made to uo so without delay. The way to force her to this will be to take Porto Rico and attack the shores of Spain itself. It is thought that both of these things will be done to- gether. The Pick of the American Fleet. Admiral Sampson can spare ships for beth of these expeditions—one squadron to bembard San Juan and the other to go to Spain. The latter will be the pick of the American fleet. It will show up with any- thing in Europe, and will be able to do fearful execution to Spanish ports. Ad- miral Sampson may have already received his orders, as Secretary Long remained with the President a long time today. He sent telegrams in addition to the one of congratulation to Admiral Sampson. Secretory Alger on leaving the war con- ference apnounced that the reinforcements wculd be dispatched to Cuba, as previously directed. This shows that the plans for strengthening the military forces have not been changed on account of today’s events. “MOK OND OU PUTUAD The official dispatches from Cuba and Manila were put before the President as fast as they arrived this morning, and it is unnecessary to say that he found satis- faction in all of them. To his few visitors he expressed the deepest gratification at the turn of events. The Fourth of July was probably the most satisfactory the President ever spent. The good news had certainly brightened him and relieved the strain which naturally rested upon him. He is certain that Santiago wiil be in American hands in a few days, and that the end ef the war is drawing nearer. Telegrams of Congratulation. President McKinley today received hun- dreds of telegrams of congratulation from all sections of the country. He was pleased with these, and in answer sent appropriate and patriotic responses. The following is a sample of the tele- grams received at the White House today - PHILADELPHIA, July 4. ‘The President: The Union League of Philadelphia con- gratulate you upon the glorious victory which has been wen by the heroic courage and splendid sacrifices of the army and navy of the United States, and will tonight display upon the club house, in letters of fire, the words, “For the honor of the coun- try,” as the expression of that spirit which ought now to animate every patriotic citi- zen. C. STUART PATTERSON, President Union League. Secretary Alger's Call. Seeretary Alger went to the White House about 10:30 o'clock this morning to have a talk with the President about the situation at Santiago. The President and the Secre- tary congratulated each other on the de- velopments. When the Secretary went away he said that everything in all direc- tions was satisfactory. The Secretary took with him to the Pres- ident a telegram from General Shafter, which said that he had given the Spaniards until tomorrow at noon before beginning a bombardment and assauit upon the city, A Memorial for the Hresident. John C. Calhoun, vice president, and Dr. James M. King, chaplain of the Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, today presented the President a memorial in behalf of the society. It bestowed praise for the President's splen- did management of the war with Spain and ulogized the impartial and unsectional army and navy appointments made by him. It referred to the appointments of Gen. M. C. Butler and Gen. Fred D. Grant as in- stances of the fact that sectionalism has been thoroughly wiped out. On behalf of the Empire State Society Dr. King will this afternoon, at Camp Al- ger, present General Butler with a beauti- ful-horse and trappings. Mr. Calhoun will also send to General Grant a beautiful sword. ———+-e Some of the Wounded. The following telegram from Gen, Shaf- ter, giving supplemental list of casualties, was received this afternoo: PLAYA, via Hat, July 4, 1808. ‘The Secretary of War, Washington—In Cemp near Santiago, July 3: The follow- ing is the list furnished by chief surgeon of some of the wounded officers. All the cfficial reports from regiments are not y in. Will forward them as they arrive: Jas. P. Haskell, levtenant colonel, 17th In- fertry, ‘Theo. Mosher, captain, 22d Infantry. D. H. Wells, second Meutenant, 16th In- fantry. H. J. Hawkins. brigadier general, U. S.V. John Robertson, second Heutenant, 6th Infantry. L. H. Gross, second lieutenant, 6th In- fantry. James E. Brett, captain, 24th Infantry. A. R. Seybura, first lieutenant, 8th in- fartry. G. H. Ellis, major, 13th Infantry. W. S. Worth, lieutenant colonel, 13th In- fentry. R. T. Eskridge, major, 10th Infantry. Doe. Danforth, acting assistant surgeon. R. 8S. Turman, second lieutenant, 6th In- fantry. é H. C. Egbert, lieutenant colonel, 6th In- fantry. HH. ©. Ducat, captain, 24th Infantry. Woe B. Parkhurst, captain, 4th Artli- jery. as. Breveton, captain, 24th Infantry. E. H. Liscum, leutenant colonel 24th In- fantry. James Fernance, captain 13th Infantry, since died. Zenas-W. Torrey, captain 6th Infantry. “ADENTA,” THE BES? NATURAL APERIENT ere Ceatatnn s ay J <a Patients.""—The Medical Press and Circulas, E. C, Woodbury, captain 16th Infantry. R. E. 8. Stence, second leutenant 16th Infantry. os B. Scroll, first Heutenant 13th Infan- Thos. A. Roberts, second Neutenant 10th Cavalry. Geo. . Walker, captain, 6th Infantry. Clarence N. Purdy, second lieutenant 6th Infantry. W. H. Simmons, second leutenant 6th Infantry. John Bigelow, captain 10th Cavalry. i, 3: Hughes, second Heutenant 4th cav- alry. J. N. Augustin, second Heutenant 24th In- fantry, since died. ~ H. G. Cavanaugh, captain 13th Infantry. Lincoln, major 10th Infantry. Henry Lyons, lieutenant 24th Infantry. Theo. J. Wint, major 10th Infantry. SHAFTER, Commanding. ——_-o+_____ THE SICK GENERALS. Shafter, Wheeler and Young Continue Under the Weather. Siboney, Cuba, Saturday, July 2, 1:30 P-m., by the Associated Press Dispatch Boat Dauntless, via Port Antonio and Kingston, Jamaica, Sunday, July 3, 3:15 p.m.—Gen. T. B. M. Young, commander of the 2d Brigade of Gen. Wheeier’s cavalry division, has been suffering with fever since Wednesday night, and has been con- fined to his tent. Gen. Wheeler also had a slight fever on Thursday and Friday morning, but recov- ered sufficiently to go to the front soon after the cannonading was begun from Grimes’ hill. Gen. Shafter is still more or less ailing, so that his headquarters has not been mov- ed as far forward as would be most con- venient, but he has directed the general movements of his army, though lying most of the time on a edt or in a hammock at- tended by a surgeon. “There were many cases of prostration from heat among the men of the ‘th Mas- sachusetts and the 33d and 34th Regiments, all of whom were land only this morning and pushed at once to the front to rein- force our wearied men on firing ime. a eS DEPENDS ON CIRCUMSTANCES. The Sending of More Reinforcements to Shafter. Secretary Alger returned to the War De- partment after his stay at the White Hcuse, and was made the recipient of humerous congratulations on cyery side. He acknowledged these congratulations with sincere and heartfelt feeling, and his looks indicated the pleasure he has ex- perienced in receiving the grateful news from the front. He agreed with the sug- gestion that everything appeared to be going our way, and in reply to one saluta- tion as to health, he said: “He was feel- ing very well today.” He declined for the present to make any extended comment on the news, and said that the question of sending reinforcements to Gen. Shafter, as contemplated, would depend now on circumstances. ae REVOLUTION IN URUGUAY. Mutiny Among Troops Headed by Gen. Estevan in Montevideo. MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, July 4—A revo- lution has broken out in the ital. The feurth regiment of light artillery, neaded by Gen. Estevan, has mvtinied Firing began early this morning, and con- tinues as this dispatch is sent, close to the eily. The government has declared the city in a state of siege, end bas called out the na- tional guard. The revolution is supposed to be the re- sult of the intrigues of the ‘Herriata perty,” composed of the followers of Dr. Miguel Herrera y Obes, former president of the repubile of Uruguay and minister of the interlor and of justice in the Borda cabinet. A detachment of British bluejackets has been landed here to defend the British con- sulate. HONORED IN LONDON. Unprecedented Display of the Stars and Stripes in the City. LONDON, July 4—The fraternal senti- ment evidenced here during the iast few months finds vent today throughout the united kingdom in an unprecedented dis- play of the stars end stripes in honor of the Fourth of July and in hearty expres- sions of good will <verywhere. The afternoon newspapers are unanimous in appleuding the splendid courage of the Americans before Santiago de Cuba and in congratulating the Uniied States upon the signal successes of its arms, both in the east aad west. 5 ‘The Pali Mail Gazette says: “Those wno have been drawing depressing conclusions from the earlier telegrams reckoned with- cut their Sampson, who has made such thorough business of the destruction of the Spanish fleet. The strong presumption is that the Americans hold Santiago at their mercy. It is a great Fourth of July. The Westminster Gazette remarks: “Un- der the depressing circumstances suggesied by the earlier Cispatches from Santiago our demonstration of friendlinces would naturally have augmented rather than di- minished. But today’s message indicating the splendid triumph of Admiral Sampson has given a warmer -tinge to the expres- sion of our friendly sentiment toward the people of the United States.” ‘i eee PEACE TO BE SOUGHT. Spanish Cabinet Favors Action After Fall of Santiago. PARIS, July 4.—A dispatch to the Matin from Madrid, published today, says: “In spite of the bellicosity of the official utter- ances, Senor Sagasta {s ardently desirous of peace, and has already taken steps to arrange for a cessation of hostilities. “The general feeling of the cabinet yes- terday evening was that peace should be immediately sought if disaster overtakes Santiago de Cuba.” pai ig ee HEALTH OF THE POPE. His Mind Said to Be Affected by Rampolla’s Intrigues. PARIS, July 4.—The Journal says the mental condition of the pope ts exaggerat- ed, but the Journal adds: “It is true his mind {s faiting.” Continuing, the Journal remarks: “His holiness has been greatly deceived by Car- dial Rampolla’s attitude in the war. While the pope was doing his utmost to prevent war, Cardinal Rampolla was intriguing to nullify the negotiations. The pope eventual- ly learned the truth, and became so angry and excited that the incident permanently affected his brain. Since then he has had no communication with Cardinal Ram- polla.”” paras WOUNDED SEAMAN’S FATE. Retired Hero of the Cardenas Fight Killed by Falling Ore. NEW YORK, July 4.—John Smidt, a sea- man, who was so badly wounded on the Winslow in the fight in Cardenas bay that he had to retire. from the navy, was killed in the Andover iror. mine near Morristown, N. today by a large piece of ore falling on him. —_ > Lieut. Ord is Alive. FORT THOMAS, Ky., July 4.—Mrs. Mason, wife of Lieut. Mason of the 6th Regular, Infantry, sister of Lieut. Ord of the 6th, who was reported killed in Gen. Shafter’s dispatch last night, received a telegram from her brother, Lieut. Ord, at Playa del Este, saying: “I am alive and well. Am on Gen. Hawkins’ staff. Was not in the battle at all.” ———_——_—_-o+___ Ten Eyck Wins at Boston. BOSTON, Mass., July 4,—In the twelfth annual champiorship regatta of the New England Amateur Rowing Association: to- éay on the Charlss river, Edward H. Ten Eyck of Worsester won the single scull race, one and a half miles, in 10.46 1-5, . ARRESTED AT CAVITE Spaniard Acoused of Plotting to Kill General Aguinaldo, HE 1S A PROMINENT RESIDENT Suspected of Intention to Earn $25,000 for Ingutgent’s Death. HIS LETTER TO AUQUSTI —_>__ [Copyright, 1898, by the Axsociated Press.] MANILA, June 27, via Hong Kong, July 4.—A prominent resident of the Philip- pine Islands, Senor Buenemino, recently arrived at Cavite, cstensibly to intercede with Senor Aguins!ldo in tchalf of the Spaniards, but he has been imprisoned un- der suspicion that he intended to kill Gen. Aguinaldo, the insurgent leader, and claim the reward of $25,000 offered for his life by the Spanish government. ‘The prisoner has written a remarkable letter to Captain General August, ex- plaining that he had always been an ard- ent’ supporter of Spain; that he raised a corps of volunteers, and that he has made various sacrifices “for the Spanish caus2, orly to find that his effcrts were wasted. He added: “The Spaniards were unable or unwiiling to perform their share of defense, and the native volunteers bore the brunt of the fighting, the Spaniards shirking their duty like cowards, bunglers and a_perjured, priest-ridden inferiog race. God decrees that they have no right to govern, and it wculd be better to surrender and avoid the massacre which will inevitably follow a protracted struggle.” His Letter. The writer concludes with advising Capt. Gen. Augusti in the meanwhile to guaran- tee the safe conduct of all who wish to leave the country and the protection of those who remain after July 4. The British empioyes of the railroad have paid a visit by a steamship to the Dagupan terminus. They found the town in the possession of th2 Spaniards and the country around it in the hands of the in- surgents, who are using tke railroad ex- The Spaniards are demolishing the cele- brated botanical gardens of Manila, and Gamage has been done to .the Chureh of Santa Ana. It is alleged that it was shell- ed by the insurgents, but in reality the Gamage was caused by the shelis of a Spanish battery at San Juan, which bom- barded an intervering insurgent outpost Inandaloyan. The position of the combatants is pe- culiar, The Spaniards hold zigzag lines alcng the ‘aqueduct extendirg eight miles to the eastward, cnd they are exposed to attacks on both sides throughout the whole length of the defenses. ~ ————— BOMBARDMENT OF SANTIAGO. The Effort to Force the Enemy’s Left on Saturday Morning. [Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.] On the Hill Near Elpaso Santiago de Cuba, Saturday, July 2 @ p.m., via Port Antonio, Jamalea, per the Asseciated Press Dispatch Boat Dauntless—Four batteries of artillery, which were placed in position this morning, began the day with bombarding the San Juan quarter of Santiago and the Spanish position in front of our right. Af- ter a quarter of an hour's shelling, Gen. Lawton’s troops, who had been reinforced, pressed for ard upon the enemy’s left flank, pouring in an exezedingly hot fire, whieh was continued during the greater part of the forenvon, it is not intended to force the fighting be- fore tomorrow the present plan being to turn the Spanish left, taking the whole line in enfilade, and thus cbtain a speedy entrance into the upper end of the city. Admiral Sampson’s heavy guns thundered at intervals all the forenoon, and th2 American shells were distinctly seen to ex- piode with tremendous force and loud detonations beyond the San Juan barracks, over which numzrous Red Cross flags were flying. A Mistake. The concentration of the American bat- teries on what {s now dubbed Grimes’ Hill, near our left center, was the result of a blunder made last night in posting our guns so near the Spanish infantry entrench- ments that they could not be properly sup- ported. The idea of a cross artillery fire was perforce abandoned, but the position occupied by the batteries on our right was not relinquished. ‘The rifle firing at that point at one time was as heavy as anywhere along the line yesterday. The Spaniards kept up volley firing for fully an hour, but the deliberate spacing of our own shots showed that our men, as usual, were cool and effective in their work. Later Admiral Cervera’s fleet in the har- bor succeeded in getting an approximate rarge angle of our advance on the left, and sent in many heavy shells, which exploded clese to the entrenchments. It was realized late yesterday that we might have hard fighting today in order to maintain this advanced position around the large blockhouse or so-called fort. Strong entrenchments were, therefore, thrown up there during the night. Thus far today the infantry have left these works severely alone. Near this posi- ticn 200 Spanish soldiers and sixty-two otti- cers were captured this morning. Both these and the 2,000 prisoners taken yester- day on the right were marched to the rear during the forenoon. ‘The expression on all their faces was exceedingly sullen. The rumor that one prisoner turned upon a leutenant of the-10th Cavalry, who had dust turned him over to! the guard, and stabbed him, the guatd taking immediate vengeance for the dagiardly deed by felling the Spaniard with @ builet, is not con- firmed. ot of Treacheroufé Spaniards, There are many evidences of disloyal methods of warfare wupon)the part of the Spaniards yosterday.:One of their batter- fes, maskel by a bléckh@use over which the red cross was flying, on the road leud- ing from Gen. Shafter’s quarters, on the Rio Sevilla, to the frept, has been for two days infested at various potnts by sharp- shooters, who fired dglibe¥ately upon our wounded and ‘upen cur men who are en- Gaged. It was supposed they have stolen tbrough cur Hnes on the right, taking refuge in the hospitals. In the trenches. captured by us many skells and exploded cartridges have been found. ‘The impression appears to be well found- ed that the Spanish Iceses will probably amount to 3,000 killed and wounded. The lcsses of the Sponiardg are much heavier than ours. In some ‘of the trenches the ccrpses lay in unbreken lines, and occa- sicrally two or three deep... It was not General Shafter’s intention to attempt a general asgault on the Spaniards teday, unless our hombardment and Gen- eral Lawton’s oblique fire-on our right de- veloped an opportunity. The merning orders were to ,confine our prin- cipal operations to the Gefense of the po- sitions we have taken and reinforcements 2 for the whole line was sent forth early in the forenoon. The 2d Regular Infantry was sent to the right, the 9th Massachu- setts te the left and the 38d and 84th Michi- gan to the center, in all about 2,000 fresh troops. Formation of the Line. The formation of the line today is as follows: General Lawton on the right, Gen- eral Kent cn the right center, General Wheeler, left center, and General Bates on the left. Gen. Garcia's main insurgent force is thrown out to’ the right. Gen. Lawton sent a message to Gen Shafter later in the afternoon saying he was in possession of several fine positions for planting bat- terles to Gominate both the city and the outer fcrtifications of the port. From his headquarters Gen. Shafter has examined minutely Morro Castle and its surrcunéing batteries on the range, facing the ocean, and it has been definitely as- certained that there are in the port of Santiago one gunboat, three ironclads and one transport. Gen. Shafter says Gen. Pando has not yet arrived at Santiago de Cuba, and that Gen. Garcia is expected to stop him. Heavy Fighting Resumed. General Garcia is expected to stop him and has been asked to do so at all hazards. As the correspondent is about to leave with this dispatch for the seacoast, heavy fighting has been resumed on our right. ‘The sharp cracking of the Spanish volleys alternate with the steady, business-like dis- charges of our infantry. It is understood that we have gained there a substantial adyantage, commanding the Spanish flanks. A German newspaper correspondent, named Ring, was arrested by order of Gen- eral Shafter-last evening on the charge of being a spy in the pay of the Spaniards. The safest estimate @f the killed and wounded in yesterday’s fight places it at nearly 1,000. Fourteen men died in the hospital last night and this morning. There is likely to be a great deal said about the treatment of the foreign military attaches during this campaign. Some of them have not been supplied with mounts, tents or attendants, contrary to the usage of the European military authorities, BEFORE THE BATTLE. Our Troops Bivouacked on the Field Ready for Saturday's Fight. (Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.) At General Shafter’s headquarters, July 2, 3 am., per the Associated Press dis- patch boat Dauntless, via Port Antonio, Jamaica, July 2, by way of Kingston, J: maica, July 3, 10:15 a.m.—At daybreak the battle will be resumed. After the capture of El Caney, shortly be- fore dark last night, General Lawton’s di- vision, with the independent brigade of Gen- eral Bates, who had fought all day for the town, moved up and joined their force to that of General Wheeler and General Kent. The line was shortened during the night, end when the fight is opened today the Spaniards will find themselves confronted, within the space of three miles, with fully 12,00 American troops. Grimes’, Cameron's and Dillinghouse’s batteries were also brought up during the night and planted along the ridge of rolling ground which confronts the city. General Shafter, lying in his tent, which was lighted by a tallow dip, remained up after midnight, conferring-with his division and brigade commanders, discussing the situation and plan of action for today. To a correspondent of the Associated Press the general said he was proud of the gallant conduct of the troops, and perfectly satis- fied with the results attaines At the same time General Snafter expressed deep regret at the heavy loss which has come to his command. He said the action would be resumed at dawn. “But,” he added, “I cannot tell you whether an attempt will be made to carry the town by assault, owing to our troops being worn out and exhausted with the hard day's fighting.” Gave Life for Country. Our troops bivouacked on the ground they had taken so gallantly, but it was staine with the heart's blood of so many men. Stricken homes and sorrowful lives had been left behind, and many a brave boy lay sleeping with the dark dews of death upon his beardless face and curling locks, while mother or sweetheart far away lay dreaming of him, all unconscious that he had given his life to his country. No fires were lighted. With the moon- light streaming softly upon the scene of the day's carnage, the men, most of whom had not touched food during the day, ate hardtack and raw bacon from their knap- sacks, and then, without blankets or shel- ter, threw themselves upon the bare ground and slept. During the night fresh ammunition and food was brought up and distributed, but none of the dead was carried off the field, and the remains of many lying in the dense undergrowth along the line of the advance will, perhaps, never be found save by the buzzards. The wounded were carried to the rear to receive the ministrations of the doctors, which, no matter how early it comes, is al- ways tardy. At the divisional medical headquarters Major Wood and Captain Wood were dress- ing wounds, and their staff worked all night —— OVATION TO WEBSTER DAVAS. He Spoke on the Work of the Na- tional Administration. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star, KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 4.—Webster Davis, assistant secretary of the interior, was invited to visit his home city and be the guest of the citizens and the republi- can clubs as a representative of the na- tional administration. He came Saturday and 200 prominent citizens met him at Warrensburg and conducted him to the Ccates House, where, from the balcony, he addressed 10,000 people, who had assembled to greet hisn on his return home. After his speech he shook hands with his old friends for three hours. He was then driven to Feirmount Park. Here he spoke to 15,000 recple cn the national administration. His address was the mcst eloquent ever de- livered here, and was greeted with tre- mendous applause by 15,000 people. His references to President McKinley caused the people to cheer Fim repeatedly. tees PEPPER FOR GOVERNOR, He Accepts Nomination From th Kansas Prohibitionists. TOPEKA, Kan., July 4. — Ex-United States Senator Wm. A. Peffer, who was formerly sent to Washington by the popu- lists of Kansas, has written a letter ac- cepting the prohibition nomination for gov- ernor recently tendered him. Mr. Peffer says he will devote two months to making @ thorough canvass of the single issue of prohibition. —_+__. Serious Cutting Affray. Miles Hill, colored, was arrested this a‘- ternoon and locked up at the third pro- cinct station house, charged with cutting - another colored n:an on H street between 20th and 2ist streets northwest: Tre ex- tent of the Injuries inflicted cannot be as- certained as yet. The wounded man was teken to the Emergency Hospital in a very serious condition. His name could not. be obtained. —>—_—-.. The Deception Practiced. MADRID, July 4.—Noon~An, dificial dis- patch received here from Santiago de Cuba ceeded in “makirg a sortie’ from Santiago. No. details are | Py giving the Spanish losses, during Z days’ fighting, at “two lundred killed and -wounded.”” > ee Fa Bk wi gees oe REMORSELESS FURY The Sun Shows No Inclination to Di- minigh Its Assaults. HUMANITY — ALMOST EXHAUSTED Fatalities Due to the Steady In- tensity of the Heat. THE FUTURE PROSPECT + With a fury at once remorseless and re- lentless the sun has continued to send down its searing shafts upon a orely tried and suffering people, and if there was any lessening in the intensity today human be- ings couldn't appreciate the change. Men ang women, children and babies, had got- ten to that stage of enervation and ex- haustion that only a most decided wave of coolness could have been noticed sufficient- ly to inspire welcome, but the wave did not come, and as the morning hours passed and the stifling sickening atmosphere con- tinued to envelope and distress the feeling of discomfort began to be one of fear, and the sole question asked by every one was: “How long, oh, Lord, how long?” The heat of Friday and Saturday nights had made sleep of the restorative sort weil nigh impossible, and when the people fur- ther exhausted by the intense heat yester- day, sought rest last night the midnight bombardment announcing the arrival of In- dependence day brokesupon it and shattered rib and nerves alike. Then, when drowsi- ness came again, the army of newsboys yelling extras smashed up sleep again, While two hours later the patriolc bom- bardment began again and made the pieces smaller. Good things never come singly, however, and almost éoincident with the announ ment of the confirmation of Sampson’s great victory piles of threatening clouds began to pile up in the west and by 2 o'ciock the heavens were covered with them. They put a pall over the sun, even if they were slow in giving dowk moisture, and even for this small relief «he multitude was almost as thankful as it was for the news from Cuba. Through the streets yesterday and today there were very noticeable odors arising from sewers, and on residence streets the ~olfactories discovered that garbage boxes needed attention in many directions. The first two fatal cases due to the in- tense heat were recorded, Mr. John Harris Moriariiy succumbing at his son's residence on 11th sireet yesterday, end Samuel John- son, colored, of 1119 C street northwest dy- ing at the Emergercy Hospital Saturday night despit> strenuous efforts to sa Francis Gallaghe twenty-seven old, living at No, 1 Crescent street, was also overcome by the heat Saturday after- noon at Florida avenue. and Isth street. The police patrol wagon removed him to his home. James H. Grissett, a painter forty-four ars old, nly last night at No. lvania avenue northwest. It is supposed that his dezth was due to the >x- cessive heat. Richard Lowe, a white ma‘ . and carpen- by the heat yesterday evening shortly after 6 o'cloc He had been walking during the afternoon, and was out on the Aqueduct bridge when he was stricken. Policeman Berryman, who was in the vicinity, called the patrol wagon and carried the man to his home at 3134 Dumbarton avenue. Dr. A. B. Shekell called in and after working for over three hours succeeded in bringing him back to consciousness. This morning his condi- tion was very much improved: Mr. Charles Upperman, formerly of this place, but now of New ‘York, and on a visit to his father, on 32d street, was over- come by the extreme heat while on th way here. He is now under the doctur’s care. asses THUNDER STORMS. Cooler Tonight, With Winds. Forecast till 8 p.m. Tuesday: For the District of Columbia, Delaware and Mary- land, possibly showers and thunder storms tonight; Tuesday fair; cooler tonight; southerly winds, becoming northerly. For Virginia, North Carqglina and South Carolina, fair tonight and Tuesday; cooler in eastern portions tonight; southerly or variable winds. Southerly Weather conditions and general forecast: The pressure is high over the upper lake region, the Mississippi valley and the gulf states: it is low in New England, the lower lake region and in the Rocky mountain districts. The barometer has falien in the Atlantic states and over the Rocky moun- tain plateau; it is higher in the lake re- gions. The temperature is lower throughovt the lake regions and the Ohio valley ay higher in the Rocky mountain districts. For the twenty-four hours ending 8 a.m. Sunday showers occurred in the upper lake region, the Mississippi valley and on the Rocky mountain slope. During the past twenty-four hours showers and thunder storms were reported in the lower lake re- gion, the Ohio valley and the gulf states. Showers, with thunder storms and cooler weather, are indicated for tonight in New England and the North Atlantic states. Occasional showers may occur in the gulf states. The weather will be generally fair end cooler in the lower lake region and the Ohio valley tonight and Tuesday. The following heavy precipitation (in inches) was reported: During the past 24 hours—Indianapolis, 1.20; Vicksburg, 1.06. Havana Weather. Havana, 8 a.m.—Barometer, 30.08; tem- perature, 80; winds southeast, eight miles an hour; clear weather. Condition of the Water. ‘Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 89; condi- tien, 36; receiving reservoir, tempera‘ure, £8; condition at north connection, 36; condi- tion at south connection, 36; distr!buting reservoir, temperature, 86; condition at in- ange gate house, 36; effluent gate house, Tide Table. Today—Low tide, 1:54 a.m. and 2:37 p.m. high tide, 8:00 a.m. and p.m. Tomorrow—Low tide, 2:55 a.m. and 3:31 Pm.; high tide, 8:57 The ‘Today—Sun rises, 4 Moon rises, 8:27 p.m. ‘Tomorrow—Sun rises, 4:40. The City Lights. Gas lamps all lighted by 8:37 p.m.: ex- tirguishing begun at 3:49 a.m. The light- ing is begun one hour before the time tamed. Are lamps lighted at 8:22 p.m. guisked at 4:04 a.m. Records for Twenty-Four Hours. The following were the readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau for the twenty-four hours beginning at 4 p.m. yestercey: ~ July 3—4 p.m., 99; § p.m., 91; 12 mid- night, 79. July 4.4 am., 71; 8 am., 12 noon, 96; 2 p.m., 90. ie Maximum, 100, at 3 p.m., July 3; mini- mum, 76, at 6 a.m., July 4. ‘The following were the reacings of the bsrometer at the weather bureau for the past twenty-four hcurs beginning at 4 p.m. yesterday: July 3.4 p.m., 90.05; 8 p.m., 30.03; 12 30.04. it, July 4.—4 a.m., 30.00; 8 a.-m., 29.99; noon, 29.95; 2 p.m., 29.90. ——_—_ of an oil stove caused the of the sheds in rear of Nos. 1340 19th street northwest yes‘ morning. Damage to the extent of about was the result. FINANCIAL. LIFE. IXSURANCE ¥ - OO HODGES. 1812 F st. nw. extin- FINANCIAL. Put Away a Part of Your Wages " Ban This bank in particular. There's sense, security and safety in the plan. Union Savings Bank, 1222 F St. Sy2-154 ears THE WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY—DE viderd No. 43. 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