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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-25
CUBAN EXPEDITION STARTS
The Fanita. With "a Cargo Of Ammu-
milton. Leaves Nashville

MOBILE. May 2i.-The Fanita. tho 600
ton expedition steamer. finished loading
and took on her coal this afternoon. Al 3
O'Clock she took pilot and dropped down
the ship channel. bound probably TO cuba,
hut no one knows precisely her des;ina-
ton. There were forty-fve patriots on
board, Brig. Gen. Rodriguez and MS aides.
Cois. Torres. Trieste and Nunez. -Four car
loads Of material was taken on the YES
Sc, consisting OF ammunition. arms anI
stores
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Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Tntelligencer.
WASHINGTON, May 24-Tne battle
ship oregon has probably Joined one of
the squadrons. This is proven by dis
patch received by the family Of one OF the
Oregon's officers. residing here, filed yes
terday at Key West.
News of all kinds is carefully suppressed
at Key West and Tampa mail is delayed
one or two days before 1t is sent. IN order
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All, However, Remain With
out Confirmation.
NO NEWS FROM THE FLEET.
Report of a Battle With the Span
ish Fleet Appears Unfounded.

The Oregon Believed to he With One
of the SquadrOns, the Telegrams
From Key West Sent From Her
Apparently Having Been For
the Cables But One From Cuba
Have Now Been Cut, and Porto
Rico Also II Isolated From the
Outside World-Only One Remains
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MADRID Is DEsPONDENT.
No News Is Given out. hut Depres-
sion Is in the Air.

MADRID May All =. The same
mysterious silence rsigrs In Official circles
tonight 2s last night. The government dis
o.oses nothing from the sea- az war,
La Correspondence ESpana observes:
AN unexpected feeling OF dependency
is noticeable As TO bad news h3~ been
received. We can only Suggest that TINS
feeling = caused BY fears Of a pYolong4 lion
cs the war
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ADMIRAL CERVERA
PROBABLY BOTTLED,
BlancO Reports That the American
Fleet is or Santiago and the
Spanish Fleet Is StiII There

LONDON. May 25.-The following dis
patch has been received from Madrid,
dated I a. M. Wednesday:
Nothing positive is revealed as to the
situation. Lieut.. Gen. Correa, minister of
war. has received a cablegram from Bian-
CO saying that American warships are In
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Washington today after week of COM
parative quietude.
The rumors ranged all the way from the
capture OF the little Mangrove with a
crew OF thirteen men to the reported de-
struction OF the entire Spanish feet by
SIMPSONS and Schleys combined forces
They were circulated with persistence,
Notwithstanding their denial. as soon as
they could be brought to the attention of
any official capable of passing judgment
on their accuracy. As the day rolled
along the officials themselves became ap-
prehensive, as was shown by the fire.
quency with which they called for the
latest newspaper bulletins.
At the close OF the day, however, II was
again announced in the most positive
manner that the navy department had no
information 10 warrant the report of any
sort OF engagement IN the windward
passage. This did not specifically cover
the waters OF the West INDIES. but In
view Of the fact that the department has
almost pledged Itself to let the public
know OF anything in the nature OF a gen
eral engagement, possibly the bulletin an
nouncement is sufficient TO cover the case.
When Secretary Long started for home.
after an exceptionally busy day, he stated
TO a group of newspaper men TINT the
department had received no notification
of Importance. In response TO an inquiry
as to where the Spanish fleet was located,
Mr. J.;
1t was still at Santiago de Cuba. Concern
ing the reported capture of the Mangrove
and the loss of other ships. the secretary
dismissed these stories as purely con-
jectural and not supported by facts.
Word had come from the commander
OF the Mangrove since the time OF the
alleged capture. showing that the ship
could not have been IN the hands of the
Spanish. Mr.. Long paid handsome
tribute 10 the war board and stated that
there was no purpose whatever of chang
ing the present system. whereby this
board co-operates with him IN giving
every possible assistance and advice.
mainly In the way OF information to the
admirais In command. The office of the
war board, the secretary pointed out. was
no, % fight battles. tina. was oxcl,,si,.,,,.
the province of the squadron commanders.
The hoard actea ,oa,o,v J., an ,,,..u,.,.
wav. and At no time had ass,,r,.4 oxoe,,
tive functions
The SpauiardS appear 10 be making
ready for something more than a de-
fensive campaign ut home. or at least
they are trying 10 create that imnression
by ether means than news bulletins that
issue almost daily from Madrid.
The navy Department now has nv ts
own reliable sources. repor,s Of ereatos-
activity In the Spanish navy Yards. ard
preparation for sea and for n long yovsrs
Of two Of the forpedo boat destrovers
!, has heea given out that they art, TO
join Cervera. Immediately his SQUADRON
enters Cad.x harbor.
Possibly this stafen,er. ,s made VII, .
deliberate pprpos. Of misleading A,,,ori-
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MISSION OF TIE CaDH FLEET.
Ceryera VIII Draw on the Enemy.
While IL Relieves Havana

LONDON, May IA special dispatcl
from Madrid Gays:
Evidently the programme IN regard -
re Philippine Islands haz been changed
Il - believed here tina; there vii be 10
lnsfns Hate e4ga cement ia Cuban waters.
but that Admiral ceryera VII draw eff
the enemy while saa Caaiz iiee. relieves
E2vaEa.
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NEW YORK. May 24.-The Evening
Worlds correspondent a: Poct~au-Prince
telegrapas that a dispatch boat from Port
Ia Pax Sunday says fhe ruulor was cur
rent thsre that TIRE Spanish cruiser VIZ
czya and tAe auxiliary cruiser Alfonso
XIIT. had been sunk ey United States war
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CERVERA'S RACE HAS BEEN RUN.
He Is Caught in Santiago Harbor and the American
Fleet Has Him Bottled

Special Dispatch to the Observation-Disclosures.
NEW YORK, May 25.-A Herald Washington special
says Span's flying squadron will fly longer Its
Cooped UP in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba its
capture is considered by officials
merely a matter of time Before the harbor the
the American navy, ready to give battle
Admiral Cervera's menofwar the minute they poke their
out of the channel leading TO
advCes announcing these to be the positions
of the opposing fleets received at the depart
rnent night from the commander -in-Ctef
American operating in front OF the harbor 1t
which enabled the authorities to
phaticaly the report that action had occurred in the
Windward passage. MARKHAM.
sz7SaAasasaHaA8
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ships will affect the Hawaiian question
vitaiiy. Like the Charleston. the trans
ports must stop al Hawaii 70 repien.sn
of coal that Consul General Howard has
been piiing up for months.
II the Hawaiians let lis take this coal
without the pretext that we are using il
to make our way 10 our nearest home
port. as is required by International law.
they Will stand convicted OF a gross
breach OF neutrality that in the eyes OF
nations allies them with the United States
in hostility TO Spain. The taking OF coal
by American ships at Hawai-, to make an
extensive campaign against the Spanish
possessions. IL Is believed here, will result
in compelling the United States either to
assume a protectorate over the islands or
TO annex them.
The RumOrs OF q Battle.
LONDON, May e4-Persistent rumors
were in circulation here early today TO
the effect that a great naval battle had
been fought in the vicinity OF the Wind
ward passage between the eastern end
of Cuba and the westward part of Hayti,
in which both American squadrons closed
in On the Spanish Cape Verde squadron
and completely destroyed the Spanish
ships. A dispatch from Kingston. Ja-
maica, to Reuters Telegram Company,
yesterday evening, said nothing was
known there Of the reported battle IN
Windward passage. adding that no Amer
lean or Spanish warships had visited
Jamaican ports since the beginning OF the
war. London newspapers take it for
granted that the ships reported yesterday
by Lloyd's agent at Para, Brazil. as hav-
ing arrived there Monday morning from
and Nictheroy.
senator Jones Believed Them.
Los ANGELES. Cal. May 24.-The
Times here has received a copy OF tele-
gram sent by Senator Jones in Washing
ton TO friend at Santa Monica. which
says 1t Is known positively the United
States fleet destroyed the Spanish squad
ION under Cervera.
Late this afternoon It was ascertained
that the cables from Santiago that were
cut by the American warship st. Louis
were not those controlled by the French
cable company running from Santiago to
Hayti through Guantanamo. but one OF
the two English cable lines running from
Santiago south to jamaica. This informa-
ton was communicated 10 the officials OF
the government by Mr.. Lucerno, general
agent of the French cable company in the
United States. Gen. Blanco therefore is
not isolated from the rest Of the world,
but can still communicate with the home
government by either the French cable go
ing to Hayti or the English cable running
to jamaica.
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stitI mt santiaGo.

NEW YORK. May PA Key West cor
respondent teleErap phs the Evening World
he has Information from nnlnpeachahle
authority that the Spanish feet Is still
AZ Santiago.
MADRID. May 2i-Soon-It is ofic ally
announced that the squadron o. Cervera
was s,!ll AZ Santiago yesterday.
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First Manila Expedition Is
Ready to Leave.
WILL START AT HIGH TIDE.
Troops on Board Include California
and Oregan Volunteers.

The Department Negotiating for
More Vessels, the Difficulty BEING
Over the Price. Owners Asking
More Than the Government
Wants to pay-The ohio, Now In
seattle, May He Selected, and the
Steamship Company, II American
Registry Can Thus lie Obtained.
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Troops Cannot Leave With
out a Proper Convoy.
ALL NEWS is SUPPRESSED.
Even the Mails From Tampa Are
Held Up to Avoid Any Leaks.

No Foreign Vessels Can he Employed
in Transporting Troops, SO All
Which Are Employed VIII Have
to He Given American Registers
Are Believed to Have Been Made
Up Solely for stock JObbing Pur-
poses, Although an Engagement
May he Looked For Any Moment.
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front of Santiago. Capt. Aunon, minis
ter of marine. has received lengthy dis
patch from Admiral Cervera, replying TO
full Instructions. The minister of marine
receives nobody. He is working day and
night. Yesterday he presented to the
queen regent every detail of the plans at
Santiago de Cuba, showing the defenses
and the security of Admiral Cervera's
squadron.
Admiral Camara has gone back to Cadiz
with sealed orders. 1t Is said that on
his arrival there he will arrange for
maneuvcring his ships at sea. for trials
of speed. gunnery and everything neces-
sary to assure himself that the squadron
is IN ofiieicent condition. He Will depart
for n destination und.vuigsd.
Senor Capdepon, minister Of the interior,
says a telegram received by the war office
from Manila. reports that the natives are
disposed to remaiu loyal TO Spain and Will
defend the territory against foreign IN
yasion.
The latest rumor il that Spanish war
ship has captured an American warship
in Cuban waters.
The Fleet Divides.
LONDON. May 25.--A Dispatch 10 the
Financial News from Port au Prince
says: Admiral Cervera IL believed 20 have
divided his fleet. II is reported that the
Vizcaya and Alfonso XIII. have been de-
stfoyed
MADRID. May 2i--A dispatch received
from Havana gays: Secret orders have
been given Admiral CaTyer4 as 70 what
course 70 pursue in the event of Americans
atte mp,lag 10 cut connections between Gu
ba aud Spain. The AmeTicans now occupy
positions outside Havana. CaT7ienas. Cien-
fuegos ana Santiago. There are now
fourteen American wafshif.s before Hl-
vaua.'
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-18

Two big criminal courts running
at the same time in one district is
rather an unusual thing in the Ter
ritory. This is exactly what is 60
ing on at present--one court at
Wagner and one at Muskogee.
In these courts, besides the reg
ular officials such as judges attor-
neys, clerks and marshals, Uncle
Sam is employing nearly one hun
dred jurymen, dozen bailiffs and
criers, and thousands of dollars
are being paid out weekly as wit
ness fees. All employees and all
accounts being incurred by the gov
ernment are being paid in cash by
the United States marshal, who
is disbursing officer. The old sys-
tenn of issuing scrip is a thing of
the past and the new plan of pay
ing money is pleasing innovation.
The courts aside from their sal
utary effect on society, are pretty
good commercial institutions and
add nightly to the prosperity of
the entire country. Phoenix.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-18
The Gay Matinee Girl

One of the clever new things, theat-
rical, of the past season, was the ope-
ratio comedy called "The Gay Matin-
ee Grip which good natured ridicules
the matinee Girl" fad while yet,a
Edwin P. Hilton, its exploiter says, it
also treated the dear delightful Great
ure" most tenderly, Interestingly,
musically and withal very funnily.
There seems plenty of opportunity to
build around such pleasing subject a
most entertaining comedy, winch
many prominent critics declare has
been done. Mr.. Hilton has managed
some of the best OF our better known
spectaculars and dramas and he prom
ises that the entire production, come
dy, company, wardrobe, scenery, ETC.,
is wonderfully improved and will in
troduce those favorite comedians.
Monroe and Hart, as the stars, with
Americas best soubrette, Matte
Vickers as the matinee Grip and an
extra strong company of twenty-five
well known ladies and gentlemen in
their support. This latest and best Of
the great big sGs sesses will be seer. at
the opera house Tuesday night next.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-18
EmpOria Bank Failure,

Wednesday noon the First National
bank of Emporia, Kans,, was taken
in charge by the comptroller of the
currency and an hour later the pres
ident, Charles S. Cross. killed himself.
In days past this bank has been one
Of the strongest financial institutions
in that state. Previous to his death,
two years ago, the banks affairs were
directed by the suicides father, Col.
II. G. Cross, one of the receivers of
the M. X, s. L. Mrs. Coley, of this
city, received the intelligence this
morning that her mother, who kept a
deposit at this bank got an intimation
in the morning and very fortunately
drew her money before the close.
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Fire at Sloan Springs.

The Gazette of the 18th contains
the following dispatch: A disas
trous fire started at $3.50 this morn
ing in the grocery store of S. T
Carl, burning his building and
three others in the same block
The buildings were all frame ones
and burned rapidly. The loss is
as follows:
DR.. Carl, building and contents,
about So, 900; insurance, $4,000.
J. B. Shockey d Co., millinery
and furniture, building and con-
tents, 1000; insurance on stock, 4,
$500. Part of contents saved.
DIR. j. T. Clegg, drug store,
building and contents, $1,000; in
surance $500 on building. One
third of stock saved.
R. M. Stevenson, restaurant and
building total loss; no insurance.
T. j. Redding, restaurant,
everything burned; no insurance.
The Benton County Hardware
company's building was in great
danger but was saved by prompt
work.
An incident of the fire was a
fight between H. L. Rodgers, har-
ness maker, and Charles Maxwell,
chief of the fire department. They
were separated before any serious
damage was done. A general
fight was only averted by the
prompt action Of a few cool headed
citizens.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-18
Oonf1agration at wagoner.

The town of Wagner suffered last
night from big fire. Fourteen bus
iness houses were burned. The fire
originated in the neighborhood of the
Pioneer saloon and swept. everything
in the entire block north. The amount
of the loss is not estimated but will
reach high into the thousands. Most
of the buildings were frame structures
and when once on fire, there was no
possible chance of saving them. Our
information is that most everything
on the east side of main street from the
st. Charles hotel, north, was burned.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-18

Mrs. George McGiasson entertainet
Rev. and Mrs. Butler, Mr.. and Mrs
K. N. Ratclifr and Miss Punteney al
dinner Wednesdayevening.
! Muskogeeis going to begin the col
lection OF an eight mill tax, ,the
Assessment having been made and
everything being in readiness.
With being church and opera house
janitor, "Dockp Bridgman is about
the busiest man in town. Doesn't
hardly have time TO say his prayers.
Jos. Hunt has bought the old acad-
emy dormitory, which has been an
''eye-sore" to the property for a half
dozen years, and is moving it off the
premiss.
A drove of cattle from the Creek
nation numbering about 1910 head
belonging to Geo. Mitchell and Bob
Garret, were driven through the city
this noon. ,4 c-., ers6i .asq
Mrs. j. e. Campbell, of Alluwe, is
enjoying somewhat better health than
for long time, though to some ex-
tent is still an invalid. Her daughter
is now visiting relatives in Virginia.
The ministers of the town have ar
ranged for a union Thanksgiving
service at the Presbyterian church on
Thanksgiving day. The Sermon will
be preached by Rev. Thomas Lloyd,
of the Episcopal church.
Attorney S. +. Parks returned from
City yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Parks is attorney for Mrs. Dick
Prather in the settlement of the estate
over which Scott Yergain killed J. D.
Edge at Southwest City night before
last.
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PERSONAL NOTES.

Col. f. H. Wasson is in the city today.
Heck Bruner went to Southwest City to.
day.
w. N. stannard deputy marshal, is in
the city today.
j. H. Clawson, of the Chelsea Reporter,
was In town today,
Jim Egan has been in the city today call
ling upon our grocers.
Miss Pearl Drew returned last night
from visit at Farland and Bluejacket.
IS. A. McSpadden is ID from Chelsea to-
day and took occasion to order The DAILY
CHIEFTAIN continued to his address.
IS. A. Perry. of Big Cabin, was caller
this morning. He has been over on Grand
river hunting. Mr.. Perry would buy sew
eral good allotments, but only good ones.
and the price low.
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Know a Good Thing.

The haste with which seats for the
"Gay Matinee Girl" to be presented
at the opera house next Monday night,
have been secured, insures a full house.
The people of Vinita appreciate good
show as we'll as those of any town in
the world and they have heard of
Matte Vickers and are going to see
her
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Gray is receiving new goods.

Gray is receiving new goods.
George Poplin was up from Adail
this morning.
Cash paid for hides at the o. X.
Meat market.
Wheat is said to be suffering badly
for lack of rain.
Leave orders for corn and coal with
Vinita Plow Co.
First class shoe work done at Lee
Barrett's harness shop.
Whips, robes, horse covers, collars
and pads, Lee Barrett.
Chickens and turkeys dressed to or
der at the 0. X. meat market.
The Fortnightly Whist club meets
this afternoon with Mrs Soper.
Choir rehearsal of st. Johns Epis-
copal mission tonight at 1880 P. M.
Sam Hawkins is finishing the gravel
walk at DR.. Bagby's residence today.
For sale, three more second hand
heating stoves at Worcester academy.
George Martin went home to Ruby
today after spending several days in
Vinita.
Miss Bessie Weir entertained a num-
Der of her young friends at her home
in the CITY last night
There will be dime social at G. w.
Franklin's Monday night-for benefit
of the Baptist church.
Geo. Sheets, the piano tuner, will be
here this evening. Leave orders for
him at Brooks music store.
DIR. Bagby, E. n. Williamson and Sam
Ridenhour went out to Judge Buff
fington's place to shoot quails today.
We have got so many bargains in
saddles, are too busy to quote prices.
Call and see. East Of track. J. w.
Martin.
The Shakespeare club will meet to-
day week with Miss Marion Green.
This club has eight members and is
quite interesting.
For the "Good Roads" convention,
to be held in st. Louis from Novem-
Der 2l to %, the Frisco will sell round |
trip tickets for $3.50.
Mrs. w. Fl. Kornegay is entertain
ing large company of ladies this af-
ternoon and tonight will have the
young folks as her guests.
John Franklin is placing more cat
tie in the hands Of feeders than any
commission man ever before succeed
I'd 10 doing In this section.
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Mayors Court.

The case of Zimmerman VS.. Carrico
suit for S12 account, before Mayor
Burlington yesterday was taken un.
der advisement and judgment render
ed this morning in favor Of Mr.. Zim-
norman. The costs in the case,
amounting to SO or $40, were included
In the Judgment.
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GRlA AND: PICNIC
FOR BARGAIN
HUNTERS

at Badgetts, Friday and Saturday Everybody is
invited.
Our immense trade this week has left us with
great many remnants of Cacoes, Muslins, Shirtings,
Dress Goods, Fannels, etc, which will be closed out
Friday and Saturday of this week.
1t is the chance OF the year to buy these goods
for much less than their real value
Remember the dates and be sure to come and see
these goods.
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Probabilities.
Fair tonight and Saturday.
Prices Down.

Saddles and harness cheaper than
ever at Lee Barrett's.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-09-16
Morrice.

There were four young men from this
section In the war with Spain. Linn Avery,
Battery F, regular army was In all the
battles near Santiago. He escaped injury
from shot and shell but has had his share
of the fever incident to the climate and the
exposure and fatigue of the campaign. He
has concluded to return to his home on fur
Tough for sixty days. He Is son of James
Avery living on the county line five miles
southeast of here--D. l.. Myers of the
SD regiment took part in the siege OF San
tiago and had fifteen days sickness with
malaral fever but at present is at home on
q go day furlough. his company was so
situated that they saw Cerveras fleet when
it left the harbor. and two of the ships
when they were disabled and driven to
shore--Charles Macomber member OF
the sd Mich, whose parents live four
miles south of here died at Fernandipa,
Fla of typho pneumonia. The funeral
took place at the Fuller scho0! house Sun
day-Lester Parmenter enlisted in April
He is an orphan boy, a grandson of David
Johnston of this village, who recently re-
ceiyed letter from him mailed at Ponce
Porto Rico, where his company is doinl
duty. He is In good health.