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PRAISE FOR THE OREGON.
IL Was in the Thickest of the Big Naval
Fight.

Portsmouth, n. H.. July 1.-THE few
officers who came in on the St. Louis
and who participated in the fight with
the Spanish cruisers off Santiago, were
obliged to tell the whole story of the
memorable contest. While their ac-
counts did not differ greatly from the
press dispatches, they practically give
the Oregon all the credit.
From an account. as given by one
officer, it appears that on the morning
of the fight four American warships
lay off the entrance to the harbor. The
Oregon was slightly to the east. then
to the westward came the converted
yacht Gloucester, lying between the
Oregon and Iowa. To the westward of
the Iowa was the Texas, while further
along, in fact, eight or ten miles, to the
west of the harbor, was the Brooklyn,
with Commodore Schley on board. The
position of the fleet was in keeping with
the plan mapped out by Admiral Samp-
son and his command had definite or
ders in case the Spanish feet made a
dash out of the harbor. While all the
ships had steam up, none of them, with
the exception of the Brooklyn, was un-
der way. The latter had. a few min
utes previous to the sighting
of the Spaniards, turned away
TO the westward, and when the first
going away from the fleet at an eight
knot speed. Why the Brooklyn was
steaming off at this distance is not
known. The first Spaniard that came
rushing out of the harbor's mouth was
the Cristobal Colon. The Vizcaya was
second. the Almirante Oquendo was
the third and the Maria Teresa was
fourth, while the torpedo boats came
last.
While the Iowa got in the first lick
at the fleet as they came dashing oy,
the Oregon was the first American ou:-
side of the Brooklyn in motion.
She gathered headway so fast that
she cut in behind the Iowa and pumped
a good I3-inch shell at the Colon be-
fore she had gone by. The Oregon was
therefore in a most excellent position
to meet the Vizcaya when she came
along and. with the help of the Texas.
tackled her so fiercely that she was on
fire in a few minutes and had headed
for the beach.
While the Oregon's whole forward
starboard battery was banging at the
Nizcaya, the after guns had swung
around and were pumping smells inIo
the Oquendo. which also had been
tackled by the Iowa, which in the
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people. and he hoped that the council. in
behalf of these people. would seat the
association delegates. lie started to dis
cuss the race problem. hut yielded TO A
motion to defer action. The remainder of
the day was consumed with reading re-
ports on benefit societies.
Rev. w. f. Barton of Boston delivered
an address on the work of the Congrega-
tional Educational cosiety.
The triennal statement of the Ameri-
can board of commissioners for foreign
missions was read by DIR. +. r. Strong
of Massachusetts. Rev. l.. II. Cobb of
New York presented the report of the
Congregational church building society.
The council to-day sent the following
message to President Mckinley:
1.-THE triennial national council of Con-
gregational churches sends you most cor
dial greeting and devoutly prays that
divine guidance may continue to be
vouchsafed unto you and that the God of
our fathers may give such full success
to our army and navy that the unselfish
patriotism of our people may speedily
be crowned with the blessings of a right
eous peace"
Rev. w s. Hunt of Utah read a paper
on "Mormonism and the Present Situa-
ton i'm Utah" lie made a strong appeal
for funds TO carry on educational work
I'm the churches of Utah.
The following officers were reelected
for the ensuing three years: Secretary.
Rev. Henry A. Hahn. Auburndale, Mass.
registrar, Rev. William II. Moore, Hart
ford. Conn: treasurer. Samuel II. Forbes.
Hartford. Conn. auditor. David n.
Camp. New Britain, Conn.
At the evening session the report of the
Congregational Home Mission society was
presented and "A general discussion occu-
pied the time of the council until adjourn
ment.
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CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL.
Two Sets of Delegates From Alabama
Apply for Admission.

Portland ore, July 1.-THE National
Council Of Congregational churches to-
day took up the contest of the two dele
cations from the state OF Alabama. Two
bodies, one known as the Association
of Alabama. and the other as the con
yention" Of Alabama. elected delegates
and each set Of delegates asked TO be ad-
mitted TO the national council. For .
wears the Association of Alabama has
been recognized by the national council.
but the committee on credentials to-day
made a report that neither set OF dele
gates be seated and that the contest be
settled within the state of Alabama. At
ter a discussion covering a portion OF the
forenoon and afternoon sessions, action
on the report OF the credentials commit
tee was. by close vote. deferred until
tomorrow.
Professor George w. Andrews OF Tai
ladega. Ala. spoke I'm favor Of the asso-
citation delegates. claiming that the aSso-
citation was the only regular Congrega-
tional body Of the state Of Alabama.
Rev. AImon T. Clarke Of Shelby. Ala,
supported the claims Of the convention
delegates I'm a l0-minute speech.
Rev. r. IL. Proctor Of Atlanta color
edy, said ne represented seven millions Of
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SICK AND WOUNDED.
A List of the Soldiers Brought to Tampa
by the Cherokee.

Washington, July 1.-THE following
is a complete list of the sick and
wounded soldiers brou"ht to Port Tam
pa this afternoon on the transport
Cherokee 1t was sent to the adjutant
generals office by Major Cafferty, sur
geon in charge. The list of officers was
made public last night. About 200 men
have been taken by the hospital train
to the Mcpherson barracks, Atlanta.
The letter following each name des-
ignates the troop or company or the
soldier:
First Cavalry-First Sergt. Charles
Kaston, d; Sergt. Frank Hundertmark,
c; Corp. Frank Morgan, ID. Privates-
Martin Robinson, A: Ephriam J. Mix,
X; Gideon, o; Dohange, b; Allen, W;
Hugh l.. Douglass, c.: Henry Foster.
d; Augustus Crupenstah, d: Hubbard
Townsend, 1; Frank, b; Wiel. A; Pat
rick Lovey, X.
Third cavalry-Sergeants- Sleight,
X; Joseph T. Murphy, G.; Williams, d;
Reese, H; Consuelo, A; Swan. c; John
Balla, b; Corp. Edward Bonner. l. Pri-
vates-John G. Hurtill. G; Thomas p.
Gordon, X; George Dearlstein. +; Ar
thur l.. Lucia, E: Jacob Polster. H:
William McComb. f.
Sixth cavalry-Sergeants-
Hunternach, E: Charles Voight, c;
Corp. Philip Lowsky. A. Trumpeters-
James Wilson. X; William L. Murphy,
u. frlNdteS-"l Imam EuSder, III JOnn
II. Boyer, f: John Wright, +: Peter
Johnson, F; Benjamin Krustal, j.;
James ]. Ferhat. ID.
Ninth cavalry-Sergt. Henry F..
Wells. d; Corp. John Mason, H; Pri-
vate Benwell r. Bullock. A.
Tenth cavalry-Sergeant George Do
souls, d: Chief Musician Washington
Dsrrow. Privates John F. Chinn. Rich
ard Hopkins. d: Houston Reddle. J.;
Charles s. Hardy. I: Charles NJ Berry,
E: Thornton Bulkley. /: Wade Killed.
soc, d; Joseph Williams, G: John Pru-
en-, b; Charles c. Lenters, c; William
Gregory, c; Corporal John z. Huston.
c. Privates John Ruellevin, c; Ben
jamin F. Drum. r.
Third infantry-Privates Lewis ".
Culver. F: George Bentley, c; Charles
Easterberg, F.
Fourth infantry-Corporal David T.
Weldon. c; Musician Paul Bueschell.
c; Solomon. d; Dobsino. D. Privates
Harry Belcher. c; William A Benner.
c; Michael O'Donnell. Z; Hella Hues-
man. c: Thomas Sherry. c: William
Clark. f.
Christian. c: Dan c. Little, c; Arti-
liam Hams, a: William Taphom, +:
c. II. Horn. +; Michael Walsh, H:
Frank Allard. G.: Edgar Nichols. r;
Henry Shulhelth. a; Patrick McDon-
aid, Z; A. f. Camp. r. Charles Frank
lin. c. William SchOom. A; Fred Rip
lierger. H; Charles Walters. r; JOS
eph Hasch, c; Delman Bagley. .:
Oliver Couts, K; 5. II. Arnold, F; Nell
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The Chicago Nearly Ready.

New York. July 1.-The cruiser Chi
cago, reconstructed and with increased
speed. early next month will leave tho
New York navy yard. after having been
in the hands OF workmen for several
years. Few will recognize in the new
Chicago the vessel that flew Rear Ad-
miral Erban's flag and was command
ed by Captain Han, now a member OF
the board of strategy in Washington.
for she is practically a new ship. the
only remaining original part OF her be-
ing the iron hull.
When the Chicago went out OF COM
mission she was bark rugged with
three sail masts. but when she leaves
the dry dock she will have only two
masts, neither of which will carry
sails. They will be military masts. like
those on the other of Uncle sans 3
fighting ships, and will give the re-
juvenated cruiser a more warlike ap-
pearance.
Her armament has also undergone
material changes. Her main battery.
formerly consisting of four s-inch.
eight 6-inch and two 5-inch breech-
loading rifles, will be augmented by Is
5-inch rapid fire guns. In addition 10 ner
secondary battery. which viii consise
of all the latest models OF small rapid
fire guns.
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SKATERS FORCES.
Including Reinforcemeuts, He Has 22,sSO
Men Fighting Under Him.

Men Fighting Under Him.
Washington, July 11.-General Shaft
er's available force to-day. after count
ing all reinforcements and deductinS
the dead. sick and wounded. is 22,s5o
fighting men. according to military es-
Inmates This is based on an estimate
OF IL. 1000 men in General Skaters orig
inal expedition and about 10000 in var
ious expeditions which have gone there
since. making in all $4,000. From this.
however must be deducted the casual
ties in the fighting thus far and also
the men confined to the hospital by
sickness. The deduction is roughly es-
timated at 5000. leaving $1,000 avail
able to-day as the fighting force of tina
American army. The reinforcemenrs
having gone forward from time to time
il has been rather difficult to keep track
of them, but they are summed up as
follows: General Duffield's brigade.
about $500: recruits for regular army.
$50: 1st Illinois. $50; ist District OF CO.
lumbia, $50; six light batteries U. ).
artillery. 700: O:General Garretson's bril-
gade. sth Ohio. 1900; 9Th Massachusetts,
and 9Th Illinois, 1900.
Another force of $500 men, compris-
ing General Ernest's brigade. is ready
to start, and with this force General
Skaters lighting strength will be
swelled to about $4,000 men by the Ar
rivals of this week.
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HE WILL CAPTURE THE
WHOLE SPANISH ARMY
Shae Completing His So That Toral Cannot
Find a Loophoe Which to Escape From San
tiago-A Serious Irregularty

From the Cristobal Colon-Commo-
dore Don Jose Paredos, Captain Mo-
rous, Captain of Marine Leon. Lieuten-
ants Marina, Burton, Gala and Periods:
Surgeon Numez, Sub Lieutenants Orin-
cha and Victor Lorbe, Paymaster Cob
inallaz, Second Surgeon Monezes, Chap
lain Gronero, Engineer Chapolle.
From the Maria Teresa-Admiral Ger
vera, Commander Maccrohan, Pay
master Mellado. Lieutenants Bruques-
tas, Irnaz, Cerot. Cervera and Carras-
CO. Ensign Moreno.
From the Furor-Lieutenant earlier.
Engineer Curnica-
From the Pluton--Lieutenant Vosca,
Ensign Borde.
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A TERRITORY.
That Il the Form of Government Hawaii
Will Have.

Washington, July 1.-THE American
members of the committee appointed
by the president under the act annex
ing Hawaii to the United States were
in conference at the capital to-day. Sem
ator Cullom was chosen chairman OF the
committee and other officials designated.
Nj. Blumenthal of the official report
ers of the staff was appointed report
er of the committee. 1t was decided
that the entire clerical force should be
composed Of employees of the senate. in
order not to add unnecessarily to the
salary roll OF the committee. i was i'm
possible to fix a definite time of depart
ure, but August l was agreed upon as
the approximate date for sailing from
San Francisco.
1t is said that about two months Will
be spent in Hawaii. and the committee
hopes to have its recommendations
prepared by the opening OF the next
session Of congress.
There was some discussion at to-day's
meeting of plans for the work ahead,
but this was necessarily informal. SO
far as opinion was expressed, II was ia
vorabe TO the adoption of the existing
| Hawaiian statutes. Senator Morgan
gave the other members Of the COM
mittee much information concerning
these laws, speaking of the lega; sys-
| tenn unuer the present f1dWdlldH boN-
ernment as one excellently adapted TO
local conditions.
Among the questions with which the
| committee will have to deal are the
| public lands, the elective franchise and
the fortifications. The members gener-
| ally express the opinion that steps VIII
be taken to protect the island against
| all possible foes by erecting fortifica-
tions and by maintaining a force of
men sufficient for any probable emer-
| gency. The present land laws OF the
| island are quite complicated, and the
| chief end in view when they were for
mulated was that of inducing white i'm
| migration. The probabilities are that
| they will be retained under the new sys-
| tenn In the main. The presidents inten-
! tion OF continuing President Dole as the
governor OF the new territory was dis
| cussed at the meeting as matter de-
| cided upon, and was spoken of most ap-
provingly. The commissioners favor a
| full territorial form of government, with
| "A delegate in congress and local legis-
| lature, but they necessarily will post
pone the consideration of all matters Of
detail until they reach Honolulu, and
| have an opportunity to confer with
| Messrs. Dole and Frear. the Hawaiian
| members of the commission.
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Biennial Tournament.

New York. July 1.-THE biennial tour
nament OF the National Sharpshooters'
Union Of America came 10 a close to-day
al Glendale. L. l. The rrst prize winners
were: Shooting king Of the festival. VII
liam Hayes of Newark. -. j. score. ia
American target. first prize. John Reo-
ham. Hudson Rife club. Jersey city.
Standard target. first prize. ID. w. Nc
Laughlin of San Francisco. ~ points
Honor target. first prize. John Kelley OF
Boston. score ~ points. and $50 prize-
Ring target. firs. prize. Louis Fiach. Set
tier Rife club. New York. "A points. best
shot on stick target. +. D. Payne Of Gin
cinnati: FIRST prize. 800 Best bulissye IN
point target. j. c. Dimmin Of Ardmore,
Pa, four degrees prize 500
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Imports of Sugar.

Washington. July 1.-THE June report
of the bureau Of statistics on the imports
of sugar show that the dutiable imports
for that month amounted to 267. 73e. .0ss
pounds, as compared with $40. S62. 049
pounds during June 1897. For that month,
however there was an abnormally large
importation. owing to the prospective In
crease in the duty.
The wool imports last month aggregated
752 762 as against 1872, i9i pounds for
June, 1897. The same condition existed,
however, a year ago as 10 wool that pre-
vailed as to sugar, hence the apparent
decrease in the importations.
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Talking of surrender.

Siboney. July 10. p. m.. via Playa
del Este. by associated press dispatch
boat Cynthia. July 11.-General Shafter
held a conference with the American
generals at the front to-day concerning
the offer made by the Spanish COM
mander to surrender Santiago if the
Spanish garrison was allowed to march
out with side arms and have 20 miles
start without molestation. General
Toral agreed IL this was accepted he
would not destroy the ships in the har-
Dor, the ammunition in the forts or
buildings in the city. The majority OF
generals, General Wheeler leading. are
in favor OF the acceptance of these
terms. on the ground the Spaniards can
march out to westward anyhow and
burn the city and destroy all vessels.
guns and ammunition before leaving
Food and water are very scarce in SAM
tiagO.
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Rfoting I'm China.

Shanghai July ia dispatch from
Chung Khlng dated July says the Pro-
estant and Catholic missions at Shuin
Ching Fu have been attacked by rioters
and that King Chong and other cities are
much disturbed. A French priest has been
captured by brigands and sum of 1000
taels Is demanded for his release. Sew
eraI natives have been killed and much
property has been destroyed The situa-
tion is critical The consuls at Shuin
Ching Fu are on the alert. Chung khing
Is
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London. July n.-In the divorce dlvi-
sion of the high court of justice to-day
the suit Of the Hon. darcy Lambton, a
brother Of the Earl OF Durham, against
his wife. formerly Miss Florence Ethel
Shroule of New South Wales. develops the
fact that one Of the correspondents is a
Mexican named Pedro. who was men,
Der of Buffalo Bilrs show In 1892.
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Report. From Sampson.

Washington. July 11.-Ensign Palm.r
arrived in Washington to-day. bring
ing reports from Admiral Sampson and
subordinate officers, describing the en-
gagement resulting in the destruction
OF Cervera's squadron These are un-
der examination, and sucn part of them
as are deemed suitable for publication
will be given to the press later.
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SPANISH OFFICERS.
The ST. Louis Brought a Number of Ger
Nera's Commanders.

Portsmouth. y. H, July 1l.-Follow-
ing Is a list OF the captured officers
brought by the ST. Louis:
From the Vizcaya-Captain Eulate.
Second Captain Roidan. Lieutenants
Capriles. Quorija. Snnnzes. Lenjo and
PaZOssi; Ensigns costro. Castanda.
Manjon and Sobrini: Captain Biesa.
Surgeon Turada. Cadets Morris. Man
jon, Vega. Quesana, Fossil. Obertin and
Bentitzi Captain OF Infantry Baleatoe.
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THE RESIGNATION
Of SENIOR SACASTA
HAS BEEN RENDERED
He Has Advised Queen Regent to Appoint New Cab
met Consisting Largely Of Military Men-It May Not
Mean More Warlike Policy Possibly Peace.

London, July 1.-THE Midrid CORES
pondent of the Times, telegraphing from
Madrid. says: Senior Sagasta went to
the palace to-day and rendered his res
ignation and that of the cabinet 1t is
said that he advised the queen regent
to appoint new cabinet, largely con-
sisting of the military elemtn, which
would not necessarily mean the adop-
tion of a warlike policy. but probably
the reverse. 1t is generally expected
that the resignation will be accepted,
but the result may possibly be merely
a partial reconstruction of the cabinet
The ministers are now in council, and
Senior Sagasta has doubtless communi-
Gated them an account of his audience
with the queen regent.
1t is asserted that the United States
makes the following demands as condi-
tions of peace:
First-The possession of Cuba and
Porto Rico, with a port in the Canaries.
Second-An indemnity of $4,000, 900
(about s24O, ,OOO, ,OoO).
Third-The retention of the Philip
pines as a guarantee of the payment OF
the indemnity.
These terms are regarded aS inn,ossi-
BILE.
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PhHipsburg. Quebec. July 1.-THE
schooner Redfin. OF Stamford. Conn. un-
der seizure here for infraction Of the fish,
cry laws. was captured last night by four
men, who. with loaded revolvers, over
powered the government crew and headed
the schooner for Burlington, VT.
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BARK Damaged.


London. July 1.-THE British bark
Bsnftshire. from Cardiff for Esquimalt.
previously reported. put into Monteyideo
damaged. recommended to be sold By prI-
yate sale. Cargo damaged by water.
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Extended the Truce.

Guantanamo Bay. July 10. p. M
The Olivette is here ready TO sail for
Hampton Roads with 500 sick and
wounded aboard. 1t is reported here
the truce has been extended until noon
Monday.
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Cotton Mills started,

Fall River. Mass. July 1.-The cotton
mills Of Il corporations. operating about
$4,000 spindles. which have been closed
since July :. were started up again to-
day.
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Cheyenne. Wyo., July 1.-THE lse
regiment of New York volunteers pass
ed through here to-day. The regiment
is a good looking set of men. well
equipped and thoroughly disciplined.
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DEWEY DAY.

SCOTS Cotton Exchange Saloon
has just been reftted and return
ished with handsome oak furni-
ture with magnificent mirror. In
fact the Cotton Exchange Saloon
Bar Is the finest in the State and
one of the prettiest in the South.
This victory over all efforts in
Greenvilie to make bar attrac-
tive, and the unprecedented vic
tory of Admiral Dewey at Manila
will be celebrated by a grand re
ceptlon, or opening, at Scott's
Cotton Exchange Saloon on Tues
day, May "a, all day. Half of
the gross receipts of the days
business will be donated to the
charitable institutions of Green
vile.
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BUSINESS NOTICE.

Mr.. L. T. Brawner, at PreSe",,
connected with the Greenwood
Commonwealth, will on Monday
next assume charge of the bus'-
ness department of THE INES
and will in addition be city editor
Mr.. Brawner has for the past ten
wears been connected with the
,,ross of West Point and comes
highly recommended for the posi-
ton he will occupy with IHE
TINES. Courtesies shown HIM
will be appreciated by
GREENvILLE TIMES p. K r. CO.
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Lieut.. Joe Jayne's friends II
Greenville will regret to Learn
that his appointment as adjutant
of the Second Regiment, which
was announced some time ago, has
not yet been made. 1t was his I'M
derstanding that the appointment
was decided upon, and was SC
stated by members of the staff,
but there was some misunderstood
ing and Lieut.. Jayne generously
released Col, W. A. Montgomery
of any obligations in the matter.
The place has not yet been filled,
and jackson news indicates that
the appointment may yet go to
Lieut.. Jayne.
LATER-Lieut. Jayne came up
from jackson yesterday, and
brought the news of his appoint
ment, made on Thursday, and is
being heartily congratulated by
his friends.