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Yol. Xu.-No. 2747 CON COlll), N. C. MONDAY, JULY 18 ,1898 Whole No 11747 o TORAL BOWS TO THE ITx EV- ITABLE. The Stars and Stripes Float Over Sans tiaso-conciitions or Nnrrender- Spaniards Begin at :Dayiignt snn- day Morning to Deposit Their Gnus imposing scenes in tne Hnrren- dered City as Old Glory Goes Up at 12 o'clock Genl. Torai Bewails ms Fate Clara Barton's snip sails in to save me starving. The erand achievement of SntU ago's surrender is an accomplished fact, and the Stars and Stripes are now .floating over the city. Gen. Toral played every card that he . could to produce delay and foster Spanish pride, but yielded Fnday afternoon. f The transports are to report to the The agreement consists of nine chief quartermaster at Santiago be articles. The first declares that all tween July 30 and August 10, 1898. Hostilities shall cease pending the agre. ment of final capitulation. Second That the capitulation includes all the Spanish forces ani the surrender of all war material within the prescribed limiti. . Third The transportation of the troops to Spain at the earliest posai- ble moment, each force to be em- barked at the nearest port. Fourth That the Spanish officers shall retain their side arms and the low fever is in Santiago, and not enlisted men their personal property, much sickness of any kind, but the Fifth That after the final capit- suffering h very-great, ulation, the Spanish forces shall as It is said that there have been sist in the removal of all obstructions about 600 ca3e3 of yellow fever to navigation in 'Santiago harbor. among our tnup3, but only fi?e Sixth That after the final capit- deaths have occurred yet, and there ulation the commanding officers ia much satisfaction' expressed by shall furnish a complete inventory the surgeons. of all arm3 and munitions of war The mines in the harbor have and a report of the soldiers in the been raised or exploded and Misa district. Clara Barton's relief steam-r,8tate of Seventh That the Spanish gen- Texas, has entered the harbor. The erai shall be permitted to take the Itad Cross society will "do much to military archives and records with arrest the tide of starvation, him. The city is under a municipal Eighth That all guerillas and government, subject to the super Spanish irregulars shall be permits vision and protection of Gen. Me ted to remain in Cuba if they so Kibben, the temporary military elect, giving a parole that they will governor. not again take up arms against the United States unless properly re- leased from parole. , Ninth That the Spanish forces shall be permitted to march out with all . the honors "of war, deposits ing their arms to be Jdisposed of by the United States in the future, the American commissioners to recom mendVto their government that the arms of the soldiers be returned to those "who so bravely defended them." Oar commissioners were very cau tious and required the assent of each individual Spanish commis sioner and his signature. This was met with gome reluctance but they came to it. The asEent cf Gen. Blanco and the Spani&h government were obtained also. : Battalions of Spanish soldier's began at daylight Sunday morning to deposit their arms in the armory and marched out to remain under guard. Gen. Toral formally surn rendered at 9 o'clock. The Stars and Stripes were hoisted at 12 "'clock amid great demonstrations of joy. The bands plajed national aire, 21 cannon salutes and cheer upon cheer went up from our braye. but worn and exposed soiaiers, while 10,000 spectators I of the scene. The prisoners will he kept ander guard till transportation is secured to take them away. A proposition for bids has heen i approved. It pro- Tides for an aggregate of 1,000 Spanish officers with nrstvclass cabin accommoaaiions, anQ ZUUU SOlttierS with thirdclass, or steerage, pas- sage. The circular says that the Spanish forces will be delivered on board at Santiago for transportation to Cadiz, Spain, Or 8UCh Other port as may be designated. It is pro vided that the accommodations are to be np to the standard required by the United States army regulations, as to officers and meB' inrd to gaiieys, ventilation, etc. ine suos sistence furnished is to be tqual to the prescribed United States army ration, which is set forth In details as a guide to bidders as to what they must famish. Fiom Gen. Toral's own words there will be from 22,000 to 25,000 Spanish troops to provide for. The troops from the outlying stations are coming in. One gunboat and four merchant transports were found in the bay, and of c purse fall into our bands with all tbe cannon in Morro Castle and the other defenses. It was found that very little yel- While the negotiations were going on Cen. loral was present and seemed quite broken-hearted. The dispatch says: "He spofce bitterly of thd 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,' " ne said to one of the com4 mi88ioners. UiE7ery one of my generals was killed or wounded. I have not a single colonel left and am surrounded by a powerful enes my. We have counted 67 ships off this port, and beside," ' he contin ued, waving his hands toward 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 General Young's command participated, General Toral siid that less than 2,000 Spanish troops were engaged, his loss being 265. He would not say bow many Spaniards were killed at El Caney and before Santiago. "Heavy, heavy,' "he said dejected- Gen. Shatter telegraphed to Washington that on going in be saw Euch a network of defenses as J were entranced with the grandeur 1 would have cost5,000 menjto.btfte in an assaul . - ' ' Til were in the they were on Pfews From Company X. From Mr. Fred MerrittV corres- "The field court martial, which g meeis ai me ionn. uaroiina neafi. quarierB, auu tcutsuuy inea me i J 1.1 A. 3 t ,66 w. vw.wuv. 0 trying Private Hall, of the Concord w uiio uu guaiu tuci uiguii ti uij - it it. lit. j i :' I'l a uaoiciii ULiicvt. mm tLjjx iiuiulo i assistant surgeon; It was sent by Miss Nettie Allen, ofWinston." IX irday evening, waster Luther Hendi drix. first finger on the left hand cut ofl. The second finger ? was aleo badly masned. His fingers got caught be tween two cogs in) the machinery at the Odell mills. Oiyen a Vacation. Rev. C F Ranking paster of Can nonville and Forest Hill Presbyte rian churches, has been granted a vacation of several weeks. He has gone to his home at Greensboro where he will stay about two weeks. PERSONAL POINTER. Mr. John Ludwig, of Salisbury, was in our city this morning. Presiding Elder Brooks, D. D., returned home this morning. Lewis Brown spent Sunday at home with parents and friends. Mr. John Fisher, of Albemarle, was in our city this morning for a short while. i ' S Mr, Grant Buchanan, of Char lotte, spent Sunday with his broth er, Sheriff Buchanan. Mr. Paul Bernhardt, of Salis bury, spent yesterday here with friends. Mr. David Craige, of Charlottf, was in the city yesterday evening and last night. 'Messrs. Ballard and hite, of the freight office, spent Sunday in Charlotte with friends. Operator Fitzpatrick and Mr. Deberry Fisher spent yesterday in Charlotte. Mr. Jule Reitzler, of GieanE boro, spent yesterday here with friends. Misses Lizzie and Willie Sloop, of Salisbury, spent Sunday With their friend, Miss Creech, at Cans nonville. Capt. S E White, of Fort Mills, S. C, arrived in our city Saturday evening to spend Sunday with relatives. Mrs. White hes been here several 'days.- Fresh SARATOGO CHIPS Made out of New Potatoes. Hot Staff, ' ' AT- ' Ervin & Morrison j GROCERY It it tne Spanish -t?;cps ?vvvvvvvr47rwwrw- same flEhttDs.t:iQ that ,- I .OftfcVHftrft ! .. :1 the first davoflbattle. t r...tffc:Vi7. .IkZ Saturday evening, ilastfer Luther L uV?. for efitt.". J $M ZZZ. rix, son of Mr. JbhiM.Heh- iliiil:-: vi'ta? ..1 'iMO.' A i ... i onin a w h in i fi vnrin tV : Q0 and 75 cents, to eo for - r S3POC3BOO(30GO:? w . i: ; -i-si II! I "k -W I W 1 1 i w I 111 fly fCl C ' W LADBS(, LINEN and w DoclSkiftg worth 75 cents, P2w t $ . i'riL . -sVI" Mryy7i I i f ; ",vua" DT.ana iu cens, iJ4: T 4- LL. ; r for "5-cerits. J K iv- LOOK HERE! .;,;tv- ' Ladies' Na 8 tional Belts 25 cents. $ :onooofB - wortn z5 cfintB. J. .:' Em look nere i w GOOD DARK CALICO W 31 cents yard. $ Cannon & Fetzer Company. MA ZOLENE! WH A If your Piano, Organ, Music Box, Clock or anything in the Furni ture line ?haeton or Buggy looks dingy try one bottle. You wDl never be without it. - - - - - Lawn Swings No Push-ee no pull-ee, wdrk-ee and if you don't look sharp we will Furniture ! World without end and more on the way. Two'csj loads of Chairs. Sounds like we do not intend to let people sit on ib& floor. And we don't ! i Rockers from 75c. to 810.00. We are in a position to give you anytiime yon want m the Furniture line at the lowest possible prices. , Respectf ally, ! BeDII, Harris . "Gompany;;, ; With bur new"Fnneral Car". jnst in from Cunningbam Soaa & Co., of Rochester, N.Y., our Undertaking DepartmenV is uneqnaledjin North Carolina. Store 'Phone 12 1 .' YOU FURNISH THE FEEr WE DO THE REST. That's all we ask yon to do f r nish the feet. We will not only do the rest but we will do it well for $250 ' We have everything in Oxfords except your feet. An ounce of satisfaction is worth a ton of talk. Satisfaction goes with every pair of shoes we sell. , ' Respectfully, Dry Miller Shoe Furnishers. T IS IT ? With All (he Latest Improrements well-ee, all snm-ee. Call-ee eee-ee sell you. U Residence 'Pinone qo
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