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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
CAUSE AND EFFECT.
The Destruction of the Manila Bay
Squadron Explained by the :Phy-
steal Evidence of the Wreck,

New York, July PA correspond
ert of the Journal, writing from Ca
vite, Manila. July II, relates the re-
suit of an inspection of the hulls of
the Spanish warships sunk In Manila
bay by the squadron of Admiral Dewey.
The cruiser Reina Cristina shows the
most complete destruction. The course
of the Olympia's S-inch shell is clearly
traced by a line of ruin extending
from her stern to her waist. All her
woodwork is totally destroyed. There
are very few large shot holes through
her hull, the principal ones being from
a six-inch shell amidships and from
some four-inch shells.
Charred human remains were seen
in several places.
A large heap of remains near where
the ladder stood shows that rush to
escape was made by the engineer force.
All were lost. as the matches to the
engine and fire room were closed.
The cruiser Castillo was less burned,
but was terribly wrecked.
There are plain traces where six
big shells tore immense holes in her
wooden hull. When the fire started
the weight of the guns caved the hull
inward
The warship Is now mass Of twis-
| ted iron and charred beams. very bad
wreck, resembling that of the Maine in
appearance.
Everything aft from the engines was
| shattered. Three large shells entered
amidships.
The number of deaths was not sc
large as on the Reina Cristina
The Don Antonio de Ullo did not
| burn. She sank quickly, riddled by
shells of all sizes
The greatest havoc was done by the
| six-inch shells.
A number of dead bodies, all hud-
| died together near the ladder leading
to the superstructure, shows-that the
men were killed by shell as they were
attempting to lift the treasure chest
| to the superstructure and save it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
THE CUBAN JUNTA
On the Destruction Of CerVeras
Fleet Now En- Rcute.-ADxiously
Awaited.

Washington, July 21.-Gen. Palma,
president of the Cuban junta, is in the
city. He does not credit the stories
about the reported friction between
Cuban soldiers and the Americans.
Il think" he said, "all Cubans rec
ognize the nice work of the United
States in helping the Cubans to attain
their independence. 1 can not think
any regular soldiers of the Cuban army
have refused to help build roads, dig
trenches, etc. | do not know what
some few scattered soldiers may have
done, but it is not reasonable to sup
pose that any Of the regulars under
Garcia have declined to perform such
service Gen. Garcia from the begin
ming said he was ready to do all that
was necessary to aid the Americans,
and his soldiers have for years been
doing just such work as you refer to.
They have grown accustomed to it."
What do you estimate as the num-
Der of Cuban soldiers under arms in
Cuba at the present timer was asked
81 think we have about 5000 Cuban
soldiers under arms in Cuba now"
said Gen. Palma. "There are probably
about 1000 or 5000 soldiers with Gar
cia and the balance of them are scat
tered all over Cuba 1t must be remem-
bered that we have possession of a
good many towns and there must be
a guard maintained over them by our
Cuban army. All through the prov
inces there are needs for the protec-
ton which is afforded by those SOL
diers. Most Of our cavalry is in Porto
Principe"
Gen. Palma does not credit the re-
ports regarding the death of Gen. Gar
cha. He said he had letter from Gen.
Garcia few days ago and believed he
is still alive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
AN OVATION
For Col. W. ]. Bryan at Atlanta
Glad to Be on the Way to the
Front.

Atlanta, Ga, July 21.-Col. w. J.
Bryan, at the head of the Third Ne
braska volunteers, reached Atlanta at
noon to-day. Col. Bryan was met at
the train by several personal friends
who started to escort him to the Kim
ball. BY the time the party reached
the doors of the hotel the crowd be-
came so dense that progress was inn
possible. Col. Bryan graciously re-
sponded to the cheers and calls for
speech, and mounting stone hitching
block said:
81 am glad to be with you again. I
am greatly pleased that my regiment
will have an opportunity of seeing the
Confederate veterans and know that in
our present struggle they will have an
opportunity to fight with some Of these
old soldiers and their sons"
Col. Bryan remained In Atlanta
about two hours.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
THE A. F. G. W. U.
Officers Elected by the Convention
After Ten-Day's Session.

GAINESVILLE. o., July 21.-The TWEEN
ty-first annual convention of the Ameri-
can Flint Glassworkers' Union was con-
Guided to-day, after ten days session,
during which much important business
was transacted. Officers elected to-day to
serve during the ensuing year are:
President, w. J. Smith, Pittsburg: vice
president, Thomas Smart, Altoona: Hi
nois; secretary. John Kunzeley, Pittsburgh
assistant secretary, NJ. J. Clare, Pitts
burg; agent and organizer, T. w. Rowe.
Toledo, o.: delegate to American FEEDER
alton of Labor, F. c. Dickins, Phtsburg;
executive board prescription branch, Jno.
A. Vol, GAINESVILLE; Samuel Stanclift. e.
wood, Ind; James McGinnis, Philadel-
phia, and VIM. E. Overs, Cairo, Pa.
George Meacham, of Montreal. was
chosen a. member of the union from the
Canada district
The next convention will be held in
Muncie, Ind
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
CERVERA'S SHIPS.
Maria Teresa and Reina Mercedes
Will Be Raised Sampson Reports.

Washington, July 21.-The following
report has been received from Admiral
Sampson:
United States Flagship New York,
Playa del Este, July 20.
Secretary of the Navy, Washington:
Progress in wreck the Maria Teresa
very satisfactory. The company thinks
the ship will probably be raised by
Sunday next. No information regard
ing the other ships. Board officers ex-
amining the Reina Mercedes to-day.
She will probably also be raised. Lieut.
Commander Pillsbury, commanding the
Vesuvius, has been supervising the
wrecking of these vessels ON the part OF
the navy.
[Signed.] SAMPSON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
OFFICERS REELECTED.

Atlanta, Ca, July 21-The fight
over the place for holding the next
gathering of Confederate veterans grew
warmer with the progress OF the re-
union. The Kentucky delegation finds
to-day that the influence Of the South
Carolina delegates is rapidly spreading.
General John B. Gordon called the
convention Of veterans to order in the
auditorium at Piedmont Park at 10: 80.
All the old officers were reelected, as
follows:
General John B. Gordon, of Ga;
General Commanding: Stephen d. Lee,
Mississippi, commanding the depart
ment of Tennessee; General w. l. Ca
bell. of Texas, Mississippi depart
ment; General Wade Hampton, the
Army of Virginia
Adjourned until tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
SWeltering on Board the Transports for
Three Days, While Sampson Took
His Time
About Furnishing Naval Convoy for the Troop Ships.
Feared That the Charleston Expedition Might
Reach the Point of Rendezvous and Meet Disas-
ter Before the Naval Ships Arrived.

since they embarked at Newport News,
most Of the time laying OF Santiago in
sight of shore. but unable to land.
They arrived Just before the surren-
der OF Santiago, and 1t having been de-
cided to use them in the Porto Rican
expedition. the troops were kept
aboard ship To prevent exposure TO
yellow fever
III Gen Miles gets away to-day he
may still reach the base selected for
operations at Porto Rico before the
other sections OF his expedition.
though the latter have been moving
for couple OF days past. News
came to the Department to-day from
Charleston that Gen Wilson's brigade
was successfully embarked there yes-
terday and sailed last evening. That
is. all but one OF the transports. and
as told in the official reports, this was
detained over night and until the next
high tide, owing to the obstinacy OF
the army mules which II was neces-
sary to embark on her. This was
transport No. q. Unless other unfor-
seen obstacles occur, It is therefore re-
garded by the War Department Of
ficials as probable that by the early
part of next week landing win have
been made on Porto Rican soil, and
the invasion Of that island begun. 1t
is not contemplated that the navy
shall initiate the attack on the Island
<..-4l,or tha-, NAV he necessary to pro-
tect the landing of the United States
troops. It's part Will begin when the
American forces draw near the town
of San Juan from the rear.
WASHINGTON, July 22-1:3o a. m.
As AdJutant General Corbin left the
White House at midnight after con-
ference with the President, he said
taht no confirmation had been receiv-
ed since early in the afternoon from
Gen. Miles In q dispatch received by
the War Department shortly after
noon, Gen. Miles said he expected to
start for Porto Rico with his part Of
the expedition at 8 p. m. to-day. II IL
presumed by the war officials that he
got away at that time, but thus far
no official announcement has been re-
ceived Of his departure.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
THE QUEENS BIRTHDAY.

Madrid. July q, p. m.-This was
the Queens birthday '(she was born
July 81, 1859. but owing to the ma
tons circumstances" the usual official
receptions and banquets were sup
pressed. The only ceremony was
private mass celebrated in the chapel
of the royal palace. The royal family
and the court attended this service.
The Queen Regent has ordered that
the customary funds be distributed in
works Of charity. There were many
visitors at the palace to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
THIS MORNING
The Movement of the Troops, at
Chickamouga, for Porto Rico Will
Begin-.-West Virginia Regiment
Under Orders.

Chickamauga, Ca, July N.-To-night
it looks as if at least two-thirds Of the
troops at Camp Thomas are to be or
dered to the front as an expeditionary
force to go to Porto Rico under Gen.
Brooke.
The movement will begin tomorrow
morning, when the Second brigade of
the First division, First corps, COM
manded by Brigadier Generel Haines,
will leave for Newport News.
This brigade received marching or
ders few minutes before o'clock this
evening. The regiments Of the brigade
are the Fourth Ohio, Third Illinois and
Fourth Pennsylvania. The order to
move was greeted with the widest en-
thusiasm. The regiments of the brig
ade joined in yells of frantic delight
and the regimental bands discoursed
national airs.
This brigade is the only organization
that will leave the park tomorrow, but
if there Is not sudden change in the
plans as they are understood tonight,
the entire First corps will follow, the
different brigades going out as rapidly
as transportation can be arranged.
But for lack of transportation the re-
serve hospital corps, the reserve am
bulance company, four batteries Of light
artillery and the signal corps would
have been ordered out Tomorrow. The
batteries are A, of Illinois; B, of Penn
sylvania; A, of Missouri, and the TWEEN
ty-seventh Indiana. They will, how
ever, follow not later than Saturday,
and by that time the arrangement will
ment day by day until the entire force
is out.
While Gen. Brooke in person had
nothing to give out for publication,
one Of the most prominent and best
posted officers of the First corps admit
ted that it was the purpose to move the
entire corps, which numbers about &c.
600 officers and men. The regiments of
the First corps are: Fifth Illinois,
Third Wisconsin, First Kentucky,
Third Illinois, Fourth Pennsylvania,
Fourth Ohio, Sixteenth PENNSYLVANIA,
Second Wisconsin. Third Kentucky,
Thirty-first Michigan, One Hundred
ana Sdxsieth indiana Eirr-L -srsrs',
Sixth Ohio, One Hundred and Fifty
eighth Indiana, First West Virginia,
Second Ohio, First Pennsylvania, Four
teenth Minnesota, Twelfth Minnesota,
First South Carolina, Fifth Pennsyl-
vania, Eighth Massachusetts,, Twenty
first Kansas, Twelfth New York, Ninth
Pennsylvania, Second Missouri and
Fifth New Hampshire.
At headquarters this afternoon there
was general activity among the off,
GERS who are to go with Gen. Brooke.
Most of them completed the work of
packing their baggage and getting
everything ready for an early depart
ure. 1t is not definitely known tonight
when Gen. Brooke and his staff will
start. Gen. Brooke will be succeeded
in command at Camp Thomas by Ma
Jor General J. F. Wade, who is at pres
ent In command Of the Third corps.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
NAIL FOR SANTIAGO.

Washington, July 21.-Postmaster
General Smith to-day issued the fol-
lowing order:
In conformity with the order Of the
President of this date, my order, No.
161, OF the twenty-sixth OF April last,
prohibiting the dispatch Of any mail
matter to Spain or her dependencies.
is modified 20 far as to permit postal
communication between the United
States and Santiago, Cuba"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
PORTUGAL ALARMED.

London, July 21.-Dispatches filed at
Lisbon, Portugal, on July Is, but which
were suppressed by the censor, say
that owing to the suspension of the
constitution In Spain the Portuguese
government has ordered reinforce
ments of troops to be dispatched to the
frontier. fearing Spanish upriangs and
the entry Of revolutionists into Por-
tuguese territory. as has been the case
In the past.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22

special TO the Register.
Weston, w. Va, July 21.-The
First District Democratic Congress
sional convention met at o'clock,
in the Camden Opera House.
The five hundred delegates pres
ent completely filed the orchestra
and balcony, while the galleries
were we'll filled with spectators,
among whom were many ladies.
Chairman, Cox called the conven-
ton to order, and after prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Gather, introduced Hon.
John w. Davis, of Clarksburg, as
temporary chairman, and Hon.
James B. Fowler, of Braxton, as
temporary secretary.
Z Mr.. Davis, in accepting the Of
flee of temporary chairman,
kspoke of the great satisfaction felt
ION account of the deep interest
taken in the present convention
and the large attendance Of dele
Z gates, Notwithstanding the defeat OF
the candidates of the party at the
last election. Such spirit insured
the perpetuity of the proud prlncl-
pies of the party of equal rights to
all and special privileges to none,
which had been the slogan of the
iya
survived the vicissitudes of more
than one hundred years.
In this time of war it was most
important to select the very best
men to fill the Offices Of the re-
public. New issues will arise by
reason of the present conflict, which
will require the best wisdom OF the
country, embodied in our most up
right and conscientious men of
known honesty Of purpose. He
spoke of our former glorious
standard bearer,
HON. WILLIAM ]. BRYAN,
ut the mention of whose name a
spontaneous burst of applause
arose from the audience, during
which a curtain in the rear of the
stage was raised disclosing large
silken banner bearing a picture Of
"Our next President, William
Jennings Bryan"
The sight of the banner was the
signal for renewed and protracted
applause.
The several counties reported
members of the different commit
tees, and the convention adjourned
for thirty minutes to enable the
committees to report.
The committee on resolutions
was as follows: Braxton, L. H.
Kelley; Doddridge, w. w. Allen:
Gilmer, R. F. Kidd; Harrison, John
J. Davis; Lewis, N. B. Newton;
Marshall, j. c. Simpson; Ohio, T.
S. Riley; Tyler, A. L. Corbly;
Wetzel, w. w. Roberts; Brooke
and Hancock, not represented.
The temporary organization was
made permanent after the recess.
All the committees reported, and
there being no contention or dis
putes, the reports were rapidly dis
posed Of
John j. Davis, as chairman of the
committee on resolutions, made the
report of that committee. which he
read and which was frequently ap-
plauded. The report is as follows:
The Democracy of the First
Congressional District of West
Virginia in convention assembled,
at Weston, reaffirms its devotion to
the teachings of Thomas Jefferson,
the founder of the party, so
clearly expressed in his third
annaul message, in these words:
Equal and exact justice to all
men, of whatever state or per-
suasion, religious or political;
peace, commerce and
HONEST FRIENDSHIP
with all nations. entangling ALL
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22

ances with none; the support or the
State governments in all their
rights as the most competent ad-
ministration for our domestic con-
Germs and the surest bulwark
against anti-republican tendencies;
the preservation of the general
government in It's whole constitu-
tional vigor as the sheet anchor of
our peace at home and safety
abroad; jealous care of the right
of election by the people as mild
and safe corrective of abuses
which are Topped by the sword of
revolution where peaceable rene
dies are unprovided; absolute ac-
quiescence in the decisions of the
majority, the vital principle of re-
publ1cs, from which there Is no APP
peal but to force, the vital prin-
ciple and immediate parent of des-
potism; well disciplined militia,
our best reliance in peace and for
the first moments of war time,
when regulars may relieve them;
the supremacy of the civil over the
military authority; a wise and fru-
gal government, which shall re-
strain men from injuring one an
other, and shall leave them free
to regulate their own pursuits of
industry and improvement, and
which shall not take from the
mouth of labor
THE BREAD IT HAS EARNED:
economy in the public expenses,
that labor may be lightly burden
ed; the honest payment of our
debts and sacred preservation Of
the public faith; encouragement
of agriculture and of commerce as
its handmade; the diffusion of in
formation and arraignment of all
abuses at the bar of public reason:
freedom of religion, freedom of
the press and freedom of person
under the protection of the habeas
corpus and trial by juries impair
TALLY settled" and we do also re-
affirm the exposition of the
principles contained in the platform
adopted by the National Demo-
cratic convention at Chicago, which
nominated the Hon. w. J. BRYAN
as its candidate for the Presidency.
Whereas, Our country is now en-
gagged in war with foreign foe.
waged, as was solemnly declared
by the President of these United
States, not for the purpose of con-
quest or territorial aggrandize-
ment, but solely for the purpose
of relieving the struggling people
of Cuba from the tyranny of Spain,
and from the distress and starvation
ocasioned by war waged by that
government upon a people fighting
to secure the blessings of free gov
eminent, we pledge our earnest
support to the existing administra-
ton in the vigorous prosecution of
the war to a speedy and victorious
conclusion, and when the avowed
purpose for which the war was
waged shall have been gained we
are unalterably opposed to any de-
parture from the
TRADITIONAL POLICY
Of the government, and to The n
auguration of imperialism by sieze.
ing and holding by conquest as de-
pendent colonies, the territory
overcome by our armies.
We view with mixed dread and
alarm the growth of opinions and
sentiments hostile. to the form of
government handed down to us by
our fathers, and which threaten to
substitute in its stead an empire.
founded upon imperial ideas of
conquest and territorial aggran-
dizement- In view of these perils
and dangers which threaten the
Gpntinued ON Third Page.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
! CAUSED DAMAGE.

Madrid, July 81, p. ma dispatch
from Havana says that the American
warships before Manzanillo separated
yesterday, five proceeding to point
of Cape Cruz, where they bombarded
signal tower, causing damage.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
Nominated by an Enthusiastic Gath
ering of Democrats at Weston
Yesterday.
SELECTION MADE UNANIMOUS,
But Not Till Sufficient Contest Had Developed
to Show Numerous Competent and
Available AspirantS.

ASpIendid Platform, Strong in Sentiment and Judi
cous in Wording, Adopted--Republican Jobbery
and Tendency to imperialism Denounced--The
Continuance of Monroe Doctrine Principles and
Plain, Peaceful, Simple Government, Demanded
State Issues Briefly But PontedIy Touched Upon
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22

WASHINGTON, July a.-For West vir-
GINA, Western Pennsylvania and Ohio
Fair and warmer: light variable winds.
becoming southerly.
Mr.. c. Schnepf, the Opera House drug
gist. made the following observations o.
the Temperature yesterday: . M, 81: .
9: m. -; u M, 81; p. M -; ,. -. -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-20
- THE PRODUCE MARKETS.
As Reflected by Dealings in Philadel-
mia and Baltimnra


phia and Baltimore.
Philadelphia, July 19.-Flour firm; winter
superfne, 1925; Pennsylvania roller, clear,
sas5e4; city mills, extra, sa.25(9s. 40. RYE -four
slow at So per barrel for choice Pennsylvania,
Wheat dull: No. 2 red, July, TO- @sOc.; do. Au.
gust, 74l1g74s4c,; do September, 731Is(g74c. Corn
firm; No mixed, 37td3714c do. August, 8T1.(n
B7l2c.; No. 2yellow, for local trade, Ale. Oats
firm; No, white, 8ll5c.; No, 2 white, clipped,
&c Hay firm; choice timothy, Sl25O for large
bales. Beef quiet: family, sll. so; beef hams,
s22'5otG23 Pork dull; family, sl2.5O9l3 Lard
easy; western steamed, $685. Butter firm,
western creamery, l3la@l7c.; do. factory llC0
l2Mc; Elgins, l7c.; imitation creamery, 1910
l41ac.; New York dairy, lOla@16c; do cream
cry, l3ls1l6l &C.; fancy Pennsylvania prints Job
bling at ?l@24c.; do. wholesale, zoe. Cheese
firm; large, white, 71sc; small, white,7 lS07z.c,;
large, colored, 7l4c.; small colored, &C.: part
skins, 4A(g5l4c.; full skins, 2(G3i6c. Eggs
steady; New York and Pennsylvania, l49l5c.:
western fresh 13gl4c uPotatoes steady; Jer.
seys, s2.25GG2.5O; Long Island s2259as7lS Tai.
low firm; city, 3ssG3lac.: country, 3ssG3ssc.,
US to quality. Cottonseed oil steady; prime
crude, lSl9c.; do. yellow, 2s3Ac. Petroleum firm:
refined New York, 50 3O Philadelphia and Bal
timore' s625; DO in bulk, 1878 Cabbage
strong; Long Island, $2 50 per 100.
D"iuHoIe' July lo'-rlour uull ana unchnng.
ed. Wheat steady; spot, s0lsas0114; month sOa
Dlsc.; August, 15a75lsc; September, 731c.;
steamer No 2 red, 7ea78I .;southern wheat by
sample, 73aSl14c.; do. on grade, 78tasl. Corn
easy; spot and month 37a371sc.; August, 871z
a37'Sc.; September, 8Sa3slsc.; steamer mixed,
B6as6lsc.; southern white, 4Oc: do yellow,
S9ltc. Oats strong aid higher; No. white, 81
a:3c.; No mixed 3oa3lc. Rye steady; No.
nearby, 5lc.; No. 2western, 52l@c. Hay steady;
No. timothy, sll.5Oal2. Lettuce, sl.lOal rs per
bnulraf