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The news & observer., 1898-09-17
MINTYRE TO BE TRIED.
A Court Martial For This Purpose Will
Meet in Denver on the 26th.

Washington, Sept. 16-The Secretary
of the Navy to-day ordered a court mar
tial for the trial of Chaplain Mcintyre,
of the Oregon, who is accused of pub
licly denouncing his brother ottlcers'
who were engaged in the battle of July
3rd The court will meet in Denver ON
the Goth inst, and will consist of seven
members, headed by Commodore Nc
Cam, retired, with Captain LAUGH
heimer, as Judge Advocate.
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
MEN SPAIN WILL
SEND To PARIS
Named in Madrid But They
May be Changed.
RIOS WILL PRESIDE
QUEEN SIGNS BILL AUTHORIz-
ING CEsSION OF TERRITORY.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE COMMISSION
Are being Drafted by de Rio and Moret. Reor
ganizatiOn of North Atlantic Squadron,
Reduced form one Hundred
10 Thirty Two Vessels.

Madrid, Sept. 1G.--It is reported here
that the Spanish peace commission will
be composed of Senor Montero Rios,
President of the Senate; Senor Villar-
rutia. General Corero, General Azcar-
raga and Senior Urzaiz. But it is added
further changes are possible.
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
ASSEMBLING TROOPS IN SOUTH.
For Winter Camps and Preparatory to
OCCUPATION of Cuba and Porto Rico.

For Winter Camps and Preparatory TO
Occupation of Cuba and Porto Rico.
Washington, Sept 16.-The military
movements are being directed rapidly
toward the assembling of large army
in Southern stations for winter camps
and preparatory to the military occupa-
ton of Cuba and Porto Rico. About
seventy thousand troops are now located
in the South and orders will be issued
sending the First, Sixth, Ninth and
Tenth cavalry from Montauk to South
ern stations. The Third cavalry already
has gone South, and the First and
Second infantry were yesterday afternoon
ordered to Admission and the Eighth and
Sixteenth to Huntsville. This leaves the
Seventh, Twenty-Fourth and Twenty
Fifth infantry, the Second volunteer en-
gineers. and companies G and Ii of 'he
Fourth artillery at Montauk. Within Il
day or two these troops will be ordered
south and Camp Wikoff will be no more.
In assembling and organizing the army
for the occupation of Cuba the considera-
tion of possible trouble with the organiz-
od insurgents is not being taken into
serious account. The purpose of the Gu
bans TO establish stable independent
form of Government is strictly III accord
ance with the terms of the President
proclamation. All the information IN lhe
possession of the War Department, II is
said. indicates the most cordial relations
and harmony of purpose between ihs
Cubans and the representatives or the
Government
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
THE COMMISSIONERS LEAVE.

Day and Moore's Resignations-C Cabinet
Session-Final Instructions to Com
mission.
Washington, Sept. 1G.-The Cabinet
was in session an hour to-day, Secre-
tary Long being the only absentee.
Secretary Day rendered to the Presi-
dent his resignation as Secretary OF
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON
Long Re-organizes it, Reducing Fleet
From 100 to 80 Vessels.

From lOO to 81 Vessels.
Washington, Sept 16.-Secretary
Long this afternon issued an important
order. reorganizing the North Atlantic
squadron. The fleet is reduced from a
force of about 100 vessels to 30, the re-
mainder being detached ready for dispo-
sition in the future The four vessels
of the Morgan Line. the Prairie, Yose-
mite, Yankee and Dixie, with the aux
iliary cruisers Badger and Panther, are
ordered to be laid up in reserve at Lea
que Island. The fleet as reorganized,
will consist of the Indiana, Massachu-
setts, Texas, New York, Brooklyn, Am
phitrite, Puritan, Miantonomah, Terror,
Cincinnati, Montgomery, Newark, San
Francisco, Detroit, MarbIehead, May
flower, New Orleans. Bancroft, Mariet-
tn, Topeka. Castine, Nashville. Whining
ton, Machias, Princeton, Fern. Hist,
Resolute, Potomac, Scorpion and Alva-
RADIO.
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
SENIOR RIOS WILL PRESIDE.
Queen Signs Bill Passed by Cortes Ced-
ing Territory.

Queen Signs Bill Passed by Cortes Ced-
ing Territory.
Madrid, September 16.-The Spanish
peace commission has been appointed.
Senor Montero Rios, President of the
Senate, will preside. The other names
are withheld until the Queen Rgent has
given her approval.
Duke Almodovar de Rio, the Foreign
Minister and Senior Moret, former Sec
retary for the Colonies, are engaged in
drafting the instructions for the commits
sion.
The Queen Regent has signed the
joint bill passed by the Cortes authori-
zing the cession of national territory un.
der the terms of the protocol.
General Agustin former Captain Cen
eral of the Philippines, accompanied ly
his family. arrived to-day at Genoa and
is about starting for Spain.
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
THE STATE MILITIA.

Governor Bloxham Calls for National
Convention With Idea of Reorganiza-
ton.
Tallahassee, Fla, September 16.--Gov-
ernor Bloxham to-day issued call adj
dressed to the Governor OF each State
for a national convention to assemble in
Tampa, February Sth, 1893. for the pur-
pose of discussing plans for reorgani-
zation of the State militia service. The
call is as follows:
Impressed with the necessity for a
thorough reorganization OF our State
militia service, as discussed by members
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
BIG RAILROAD DEAL.
The Southern Soon to Gobble up
the st. Louis Air Line.


Louisville, Ky, Sept. 16.-Ine Even
ing Post to-day prints the following:
"A railroad deal of more than ordl-
nary interest is rapidly progressing to 4
successful termination, and in short
time the formal announcement will be
made that the Southern Railway has ac- ac
ouired controPor possession of the st:
Louis Air Line IL. e. and st. L., and
of the Kentucky and Indiana bridge
crossing the Ohio at Louisville.
'"This will give the Southern an
entrance into Evansville and st. Louis,
points which it has long desired to touch,
and it will be direct competitor for
business from these points and would
have voice in the making of rates be-
tween these two cities. which privilege
it does not now enjoy"
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
DEATH OF GENERAL HASKELL.

Columbus, Ohio, September 16.-Briga-
der General J. T. Haskell, U. s. A.,
dropped dead at the barracks this after
noon of heart failure.
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
pOPULISTS AT DURHAM
THE JUDICIAL CONVENTION WAS HELD
THERE YESTERDAY.
W. D Merritt was Named for Judge and BY
mum Endorscd d for Solicitor Condition
aIIy, Atwater Bolts Convention.

Durham, N. c., September 16.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Populist judicial convention
held here to-day nominated W. ID. Mer-
ritt of Person county, for judge and en-
dorsed Bynum for solicitor cOnditionaily.
John w. Atwater, of Chatham, bolted
tha convention.
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
LIEUT.. oBRIEN's DEATH.

Washington, d. c., September 10
News reached the War Department to-
day of the death at Santiago of Lieuten-
ant Michael j. O'Brien, Fifth infan-
try.
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
THOUSANDS VIEW THE CASKET
Containing Remains of the Empress
Another Attempted Anarchist Out

Containing Remains of the Empress
Another Attempted Anarchist Out
rage.
Vienna, Sept. 16.-The public was per-
mitted to view the casket containing the
remains of the late Empress of Austria
to-day. 1t reposed on catafalque in the
chapel of Hofburg, where masses for the
repose of the soul of the deceased were
celebrated necessarily at three affairs un-
til noon.
On the casket were four wreaths sent
ny the children and grandchildren of
the deceased, while many other floral
offerings were upon the walls off the
chanel. There was steady procession
of people until the church was closed at
five o'clock, among them Prince Albert,
of Belgium, and other personages of high
rank. Even after the doors were closed,
thousands remained outside.
Count Nigra, the italian Ambassador,
has again protested against the attacks
that are being made upon Italians
throughout Austria. Count Goluchowski.
the Austro-Hungasian Foreign Minister,
has replied that the Emperor has given
personal directions with a view of pre-
venting renewal of the attacks.
1t transpires that n painful scene oc-
Cured at the church. The Emperor was
prostrated with grief. Upon arriving at
the Hofburg chapel on Thursday night,
l4ls Majesty became almost unconscious
from the intensity of his emotions.
The Neues Wiener Tageblatt publishes
a report of an attempted anarchist out
rage on the Prince of Naples at Loeben,
Styria. during the course of the Princes
journey to this city. One anarchist
named Vizzi was arrested. Another.
named Cabigillo, escaped.
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
ANARCHISTS ARRESTED.

Geneva, Sept. 16.-An Italian named
Giovanna Silva has been arrested on
suspicion Of being an accomplice of the
assassin of the Empress Elizabeth.
A despatch received here from Buda-
pest suggests the possibility that the real
name of the assassin is Succicati.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
June Carnival.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, June 1.-Bloom-
ington's second annual June carniva
opened to-day with splsndid weather.
The city is gayly decorated and the
hotels are filed with strangers from
far and near. The program is much
more elaborate than that of last year.
and is full of brilliant features. The
arrival Of Rex, king of the carnival
was heralded throughout the city thit
morning with the ringing of bells and
the booming of guns. The flower pa
rade formed at noon aud wended it's
way through the principal streets,
which were jammed with thousands OF
spe 'tators. Hundreds of fantastically
decorated vehicles of different descrip-
tions covered with q profus'on of flow
ers and occupied by BloominRton's so
cie'y ladies formed the princ'pa part
of the parade, and presented . specta.
Gle of great splendor.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
Reformed Church Synod.

AsBURY PARK, N. J., June L.
From as far east as Nova Scotia and ae
far west as California delegates have
arrived for the general synod of the
Reformed Church in America which
will convene this evening in the Grsr d
Avenue Reformed Church. The open.
ing sermon will be preached by the re-
'iriug president, Rev. Charles w.
Fritts, D. D. The sessions will COZ
tinue for about eight days. There is
little business of general interest to
collie before the body this year, the
only thing out of the usual routine be =
ing the election of professor of He'll
enistic Greek and New Testament
Exegesis in the Theological Seminary
at New Brunswick, N. j., in the place
of Rev. James F. Riggs, D D., who il
about to resign his position to enter
the pastorate.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
Illinois prohibitionists.

PEORIA, ILL.,, June 1.-The state pro-
hibition convention was called to order
this afternoon by Oliver W. Stewart,
chairman of the state central commit
tee. The attendance of delegates il
unusually large, eve-y section of the
state having a representa- ton. The
convention will be in session two days
1t will partake largely of the nature of
love asst, the time being spent in
the discussion of plans for the fall
campaign and the adoption of . plat
form. The resolutions will be confin-
ed almost wholly to national issues and
with ways ind means for suppressing
the liquor law.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
DEED OF DARING
The Little Wasp Would Investigate

KEY WEST, June 1.-The converted
yacht Wasp on Wednesday night re-
ported having accomplished Dewey's
trick at Manila by darting past the
forts and over the mines into Santiago
hsrbor. She went within two miles Of
the city wharves and returned uDde-
tected.
As she lay outside the hsrbor most
CT the ships could be seen plainly in
side. They were supposed to belong
to the Spanish fleet. Tho Wasp was or
dered to Investigate. Under q full
head of steam the little var ship Slip
ped into what had been regarded as Q
sealed barbor.
She plowed along cautiously, view
ing everything anoat, ana found there
three Spanish cruisers. The Wasp's
officers are sure that they are . part OF
Cervers's feet.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
MONEY FOR TROOPS.
Troops Not to be Paid in Mexican
,..- Money.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-Est;mates
agereeating SIS. 0Oo, 900 to pay the vol
unteers under the second call for
seven months beginning June 1 have
been submitted altogether by Pay
master General Stanton. En-
phatic denial to the report that
negotiations have been made
to purchase large amount
of Mexican dollars for the pay
ment of the Philippine troops is made
by Stanton. who asserts that there is
no desire on the part of the govern
ment to pay the soldiers iu depreciat-
ed money, but they will be pad in
gold and silver of the United States.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
Sd EDITION, 80 p. m.
FORT DEMOLISHED.
MOSQUITOES Did 1t.

KEY WEST, June 1.-The tugs Un-
as and Leyden, Of the mosquito fleet,
destroyed Spanish block fort in the
harbor Of Matanzss on Monday. The
fort had been built where the first for
tifications were demolished.
The gunboats opened fire Monday at
noon, and got the range at once. The
fort answered only once, athen the
1uns were q abandoned. 1t is reported
here that the shells from the ships
leveled the forts and that several soldi-
ers we're killed. A government dis
patch boat reports all quiet at Havana
Cienfuegos, and Cardenas. The stery
of an engagement at Santiago ia doubt
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
SCHLEY AT WORK.
He Demolished Some Forts, But
Hasn't Destroyed the Fleet.


NEW YORK, May 31.-Authentic
and official cable dispatches from ths
West Indies this evening show that
Commodore Schley today engaged the
Spanish forts at Santiago de Cubs. He
completely demolished the principal
Notifications. Later he engaged the
Spanish feet In the hsrbor and from
what news can be obtained at this hour
he 10 destroying them at his own leis-
ure.
1t is reported that several of the
Spanish vessels have been sunk, and
Others captured.
The engagement began at O'Clock
today. Tne American squadron, after
some maneuvering. opened fire on the
batteries of Moro Castle At the en-
rance of the harbor, and also on La
Zecapa and Punta Gords. The firing
was terrific and was returned with
much spirit from the forts.
The fire of the forts was not wholly
effective. At o'clock the cannonsd-
ing was heaviest. At 3:35 the frirg g
became less heavy, and 1t was evident
the Americans had done very great
damage to the Spanish forts, many
guns being disabled and the guoners
deserting their posts. G
Morro Castle 10 just at the entrance
of the harbor. The guns here were 81
lsnced first. Schley then proceeded on
to La Zscapa castle, just inside the har-
Dor. On this fort there was heavy
and terrific firing, but it eventually
succumbed. Punta Gorda was next In
side the hsrbor, and the American
feet did not spare this last important
defence.
The feet advanced we'll into the har-
Dor, and while the firing on Puuts
Gords was progressing Cervera's feet
was forced into action.
CAPE HAYT1EN, June "details Of
the bombardment of Santiago de Cuba
are as follows: An American cruiser
and two torpedo boats approached the
entrance of the harbor, their decks
manned for action. The
Iowa, Massachusetts, Texas, aud
New Orleans outside kept up 8 coutin-
nous fire on Punts Gorda.A Spanish ar
mored cruiser opened fire Oh the sd-
vancipg American feet, using 80
Founders. Their shots took
effect on the American
cruiser, and the chips, after completely
silencine the forts, retired. The Span
ish declare they will cut the cables
north of Havana II the Americans cut
the remaining cables that connect
Cuba with the rest of the world.
WASHINGTON, juno 1.-Esrly this
morning there was no Official news of
Schley's reported bombsrdmens of the
forts at Santiago hsrbor. Some navy
department officers are incliued to dis
credit the news, but from the unofi-
cial reports received it is apparent
th at some action has taken place.
The generally accepted explanation 10
| that it was . counter attack to the
Spanish sally Sunday night, and de-
signed Incidentally to weaken the har-
Dor defenses.
MADRID, June 1.-Senor Annon,
minister of marine, has received
notice that the American squadron WAS
repulsed at Santiago de Cuba.
Ssnor Annon says the ON ,ial dis
patches describe the American squs.
dron a. bonn mbarding the forts at the
entrance of Santiago harbor
firing sixty shots. The forts replied
and the Spanish cruiser Cristobs
Colon went to the mouth of the har-
Dor. She found i've American ships
retiring, one American cruiser being
disabled.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
HOW CUBA VIEWS 1T.
Hard Times We Are Having, II This
Is True.

.
WASHINGTON, June lei Progress
so, of Havara. q copy of which has
reached here, published q summary of
the situation with Spain from the au-
tonomist point of view, on May %. It
said: ga month has gone
by since the cowardly Yam
KEGS proclaimed war against
Spain. They then declared they
would anuihilate ue, they would come
to take Havana, and level our forts to
the ground. We now see that 1t WAS
all but q cowardly boast, for not one
dastardly Yankee has set his foot on
Cuban soil.
Whenever the ships of the enemy have
approached our shores they nave been
driven back, to their loss and the des-
truction of their ships. They tried to
starve us, but on the contrary they are
starving themselves. All our gallant
feet bombarded Boston, driving the
Inhabitants far into the interior.
When next We move upon New York,
NO Yankee ship will dare attack US,
knowing their inability to cope with
the formidab Spanish navy.
Already tuuult and insurrection
have broken out among the Yankees.
because of the hopeless failure OF their
arms. The people are blaming Nc
Kinley, and q military guard of 1000
soldiers now surrounds the palace to
prevent his assassination. he never
goes out and news of his death is daily
expected"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
In Congress.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-The senate
discussed the war revenue bill today
Senator Chandler was primed for
an all day speech: his desk was piled
high with books and manuscript.
He pitched into Gage and the
gold monopolists, declaring strong
ly for the use of silver jointly with
gold in all government transactions.
The house considered the quarter.
masters bill.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
Double Murder And Suicide

PERRY, Okla, June 1.-William Pi-
per shot his wife and baby here last
evening, then put three bullets in his
own brain. Some weeks ago Piper and
his wife separated. Since the separa-
tion. the husband and wife have kid
mapped their infant child from each
9th sr half dozen times.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
COLONEL BRYAN
An Exception Made So As to Give
Him ReQlment.

WASHINGTON, June The war de-
psrtment to-day made an exception to
its rule governing the spportionmert t
of troops among the states in favor of
William ]. Brysn. AS commander
under the second call of Nebraska vol
unteers, the department accepts him,
and his regiment will probably be sent
to the PHILIPPINES.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
postmasters.

WASHINGTON, Juno 1.-The presid.
ent sent to the senate the following no.
mlna'1ons: Postmasters-Arizon
Geo. w. Cheney, Tucson; Colorado,
M. G. Deering, Gunnison; New Mexico,
Esteven Baca, Socorro.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
ALFONSO XIII OURS.
A Valuable Addition to the United
States Navy.

n Valuable hO0ltlOn 10 Inc OuhsSU
States Navy.
KEY WEST, June 1.-Commodore
Watson received news from the east
ern Fl ct yesterday. They signalled
that they had captured the Alfonso
XIII. 1t was necessary to put seven
zen shots into the Alfonso XIII before
she surrendered.
WASHINGTON, June There is Joy
here over the capture of the Spanish
ship Alfonso XIII. Our ships have
been looking for this vessel ever since
war was declared.
1.-THE Alfonso XIII il q new steel
deck-protected cruiser of 4, 800 tons.
with 10000 horsepower and q speed OF
20 knots. Her gums are very advan-
tageously placed. led.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
FUTILE.

Spanish Mines and Sunken Hu1ks
Won't Avail Much.
KEY WEST, June 1.-Reports were
received here today from the blockad-
ing fleet that the Spaniards at Carde-
mas were laying mines and sinking
hulks to obstruct the harbor entrance.
Spanish troops are encamped on high
ground near by.
The health of the men of the block
aiding equadron continues good.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
STIMULATING.

News of American Success at San
tiago Well Recelved.in London.
LONDON, June 1.-The market for
active, with opening prices above
New York parity. The news
from Cape 9aytien that the American
ships successfully mbarded SAINT fago
have a stimulating effect upon Amer
leans. The suggestion that Sagasts
seeks for some European power to
mediate with Washington in Srain'e
behalf is favorably received, and it is
believed that the queen regent is snx-
ious for peace.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
FOUNDERED.
Terrible Loss of Life.

SEATTLE, June 1.-The schooner
Jane Grey, Captain Brookett, found
cred off Cape Flattery Sunday morning,
the 22nd. The ship carried to the bot
tom of the Pacific "a souls.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
READY TO SPRING.

The Yale Waiting to Catch a Prize.
KEY WEST. June 1.-Advices have
come from Port Antonio at Jamaica
to the effect that the Yale is off Mon
tejo Bay awaiting the big Spanish
steamer Purisims Conception, about
to put to sea. The Spanisrd has a
cargo worth S1oQ, 900.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
TO LEAVE TAMPA.
Probably Friday Morning.

Probably Friday Morning.
definitely settled that the troops will
leave Tampa Friday morning. The
embarkation of troops and supplies is
being pushed. This is from high
military official.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
RECEPTION TOLEE

Will Be rendered by the Cuban
Junta.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, June IA re-
ception will be rendered Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee tonight by the Cuban junts.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
Silver.

CHICAGO; June 1.-Silver SO l.2
Lead 800.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-06-01
GEN. MILES AT TAMPA
"Teddy's Terrors" Also Ready Fol-
Business,

NEW YORK, June IA special to
the Evening Journal from Tampa says:
Gen. Miles arrived at headquarters
early this morning. Roosevelt's Rough
Riders also reached here in good con-
ditiOn.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-29
BUNTING IS
 PRONOUNCED
 A GREAT CAME Every Player Should Now Practice 1t. THE BALTIMORE'S EXPERTS THEY WIN MANY GAMES BY ITS USE. A Player Who Is Not Capable of Bunting a Ball Should
 Retire From the
 Game.
By doe Corbett.

Bunting the ball is an art yet to be ac- complished by the players of the Recrea- ton Park League.
 This conclusion I have reached after carefully watching those men who have been ambitious enough to attempt 1t; and these, by the way, have been very few.
 There is no prettier game, no more scientific game, than that of bunting. It is part of our great national game, &C., Qulred only after unremitting practice and then 1t is a useless game if the man employing 1t be not first-class batter in every conceivable sense
 keeler of the Baltimores, who led the National League batters last season, and Burkett of the Clevelands who led this same organization the two years preced- ing, are masters of the bunting game This qualification and their ability to hit the ball enables them to stand foremost among the great batsmen of the major league.
 It will be readily seen then that, to be what Is termed great batter, bunting Is league excellent batters like Lajoie and Delahanty of the "Philies," who I dare say, could not bunt ball properly once in twenty attempts, but these men are exceptions, and if they could master bunting I have no doubt but what their averages would increase greatly.
 The ideal batter however, is the one that can hit a ball just as well as bunt it..
 Players in the Recreation Park League do not realize the importance of bunting and therefore seldom practice it, and in 30 doing commit quite a serious mistake. Taka Keeler for instance. He steps to