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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-08
ro Meet American Competition

London. Oct. 5.--The Berlin CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail says there
are rumors there of the forthcoming
formation Of combine OF the whole
German iron trade 10 meet the severe
American competition.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-08
When They Knew Him.

"There are plenty Of women who would
be glad to get me, he said
Every likely" she replied, pontedly. ''but
none Of them would care to keep you after
she once had you"
He went outdoors to say what he wanted
10 say after that thrust. He felt that he
couldn't do justice to it in the house.-Chi-
cago Post
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-08
cift 90 Emperor William.

Berlin, Oct. "a great landed pro-
prietor in western Prussia named
Burkner has presented 10 Emperor
william. who has signifed his accept
ance, the splendid manor house and
Cadnen estate Of 5000 acres. The es-
tate Is especially valuable for its shoot
fno nraeorvae
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-08
A Family Amir.

Rich Uncle-You might as well stop
incoming about Miss Beauty. She hasn't
been in love with you, after all. She's been
after the money she thought you would IN
herit from me.
Nephew-Impossible Why do you think
%?
81 have proposed TO her myself and been
accepted IN. Y. Weekly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-08
Hawaii and the Philippines.

Send four cents I'm stampsl for an IL
Milwaukee 4 St. Paul Railway, the direct
route across the American Continent 10 the
New Trans Pacific possessions of the United
States. Full of latest reliable information
and valuable for reference. Can be used
as a text book in school. Address Geo. II.
Heafford, Gent Pass. and Ticket Agent,
Chicago. Ill
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-08
proposed Alliance with England.

II the United States and England should
would be so great that there would be little
chance for enemies TO overcome us. In a like
manner, when men and women keep up their
bodily strength with Hostetter's Stomach
Btters, there is little chance for attack from
disease The old time remedy enriches the
nerves and increases the appetite. Try it.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-08
nattIerhip Wircon.in.

San Franci,co, Oct. 5.--The battle
ship Wisconsin is TO be launched from
the Union iron works on November 90,
and preparations for the event are al.
ready under way. 1t will be made q
gala occasion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-08

The democrats In the Fourth district
Of Wisconsin have nominated Joseph
@. Donne!ly. Of Milwaukee. for con-
gress.
The Colorado middle-of-the-road
populists nominated Simon Guggen-
helm. of Denver. for governor.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-08

arches from one side to the other, and
the buildings were hid behind yards
and yards OF bunting of the same
shades
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-08

His Answer.-Lttle Ixey-"Fader, vot
ish untold vealthY" Old Swindcbaum--
dot vich der tax assessor dond't fndt oudt
aboudt, mein sohn. Puck.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-08

1t is more iattering to have people won.
der why we arc not famous than why we
are.-Town Topics.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-08

When sheep are sheared do they 20 to
"baa-b aa" shopg--L. A. w. Bulletin.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-08

For Whooping Cough Pisos Cure is a
successful remedy-M. =. Dieter, 81 Throop
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-08

Some people die eating and others diet
Chicago Daily News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-08
To Cure N Cold I'm one Day

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets. All
druggists refund money If il fails to cure. pc.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-08

Halls Cntnrrh Cure
IL Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25
FOUR VESSELS CAPTURED

by United States ships--A Good Day'l
Work for the squadron-0no spanith
Steamer Capture,i'r NJ Ship Island, ssiis'
sissippi, by the iteveihue Cutter Winona.
KEY WEST, Fla, April 24.-The AS
ISOLATED Press dispatch boat Dauntless
appeared in hnrbor before midnight,
having in tow the Nrst sailing vessel
prize OF the campaign, the schooner
AIatthllde, OF Havana, sixty tons. load-
ed with rum. When the Dauntless left
the main fleet under Rear Admiral
Sampson at 3:l5 o'clock on Friday at-
ternoon, what seemed. thoroush
blockade OF Havana had been success
fully effected. ii
Soon otter o'clock yesterday morn
ing, the Amphltrite, Puritan, Cincln-
natl. Castine. or Machlas, and three tor
pedo boats, after much interchange OF
signals, parted company with the flag
ship. sailing In u northeasterly direc-
ton, presumably to blockade Matanzas,
Cardenas and sagua Ia Grande. When
the flagship New York started off at q
twenty knot clip to capture the Span
ish steamer Pedro, the Dauntless veer-
ed and followed and was In at tho
death. Soon after came the stirring
incident OF the capture OF the Mathilde.
followed by the determination to re-
turn to Key West with dispatches.
The Spanish coasting schooner Mat
thilde, which was towed to Key West
BY the Dauntless. was captured by the
torpedo boat Porter. Two schooners
were sighted in shore and the Porter
was signalled to SO after them. Tho
Porter as she ran fired shots from her
six FOUNDER across the bows of both
schooners. One Of the vessels came
about Immediately, but she proved to
be fishing boat and was released. The
Matthilde was more obstinate and not
until two more shots were fired did she
come about. The Porter then run along
side, informed her she was seized by
the United States and promptly took
her prize in tow, and took her to the
flagship.
Ensign Christy with a crew. Of six
teen from the cruiser Detroit and four
from the flagship, brought into port
this afternoon the captured Spanish
steamer Catalina, Captain Fano. 3,49l
tons, which left Cadiz. March {. and
was bound from New Orleans to BARGE
Iona via Havana, for which latter port
she was making when taken. "a &
The Catalina was captured about 4
o'clock this Sunday morning twelve
miles from Havana. She was taken by
the cruiser Detroit. When the first shot
was fired her. captain made a desperate
effort to escape his pursuer, and the
chase was prolonged for eight miles.
Finally a solid shot brought her to. She
is carrying a cargo OF six thousand
bundles Of slaves.
Another prize was brought in here
this morning by the United States gun
boat Helena. commander W. T. STin-
burne.
The name OF 1Ielena's prize is Miguel
Jover. and she is loaded with lumber
and slaves. She has crew OF fifty-two
men and the prize is estimated to value
$500 600,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25
WEST VIRGINIA TROOPS

May be Ordered TO Concentrate mt Wash.
ington as tho Capital /. Nearer the State
Than Atlanta or Richmond. Els
Special Dispatch to the IntellIgencer.
WASHINGTON, April 24.-Under the
arrangements made for the concentra-
tlon of volunteers called for in the proc
lamatlon issued late yesterday afternoon
1t is quite likely that West 5Virginians
will be sent here in preference TO either
Atlanta or Richmond. Washington Is
nearer the state than either OF the other
two points and the national center for
the gathering of the fragments Of the
army Of 125,0O0 men needed
All who enter the United States SER
vice, either national guardsnen ur
others, must do SO as volunteers. The
organized forces may volunteer In a
body, but the understanding Is that no
man shall be coerced. The district OF
Columbia national guard, 1880 strong, Is
the first organization to be ordered out.
The command will go to the camp here
Tomorrow morning, two battalions to
guard the aqueduct which Is the main
source of the city's water supply. and
the remainder will be under instruction
at the Soldiers Home grounds.
The district organized militia has q
status different from that of the states.
The force may be called out by direct
order of the President. In the states
the governors have control. 1t IS under
stood that 1900 men will be selected
from the District organization for active
duty to go wherever they mny be order
ed, and the remainder muy be retained
for guard duty In and about Washing
ton. The facts will be made known to-
morrow. probably, but the details OF
companies may be delayed for n week.
Several West Virginia boys are In the
ranks OF the district national guard and,
Of course, all are eager for the fray.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25
ACTION OF POWERS
'on''dered More as n Warning to Spain
lhan TO tIavo npy other siGnifcancc, {,

'oniidered More as n Warning to Spain
Than TO tIavo npy other Significance, s
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 24.-The
proposed concert Of action OF the pow
e's Tor the protection OF the Gag OF neu-
uai powers is believed here to be de-
signed more as warning TO Spain than
!" nave any other Significance. The
Representatives, OF the powers say the
Contemplated action IS u very likely
anu natural move. although their home
s''e'nments have transmitted to them
u' notification OF the negotiations to
.aat end. 1t Is a measure OF precau-
Won sanctioned by tho usages OF past
,S'Isl'cts. but thcrn Is not to be Implied
IT, ~ ~ as Understood here, any dlsposl-
r ron 70 question the sIncsrity OF this
nuyeFhment as expressed In tho for
%hi notification as TO tho course Il will
nj, Iu'is' which has been communicated 10
" ~, .he foreign governments. sE
,o,e nc 'ull observance OF the neutrality
,nn.. nmS on tho part OF the Spanish govern
a, ''s ,t ID not regarded as at NIL certain.
~ "a embassies pt tho powsss seeking
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25

The army hns been under cloud late.
ly and would be glad OF a diversion FL
5nally. French prestige would be re-
stored bv the step, but It would meet
the approval OF Russia, Austria, Italy
and even Germany"
& The same paper processes to have In
formation that Chill Is likely to attack
San Francisco, working In conjunction,
with a Spanish attack upon the eastern
coast, gy! - 9 Il
& A special dispatch, describing yester-s
days departure OF troops from Madrid
says: There was scene OF remark-,i
able enthusiasm, women marching along,
with the soldiers. filling their pockets
with cigars, provisions and money and
kissing them at the stations. Senator'S,
deputies and n numerous representation
OF the nobility, Including many ladies.
bid the troops farewell. q
The sending of such quantities 4 of
troops to Canary Islands and Balearic;
Islands, Is causing much wonder In
Madrid, and It is suggested Spain fears
that while engaged In war with the
United States other complications
might arise which would endangeri
these possessions
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25
NO SUNDAY REST
At tho War and Navy Departments--Vo,'
unteor Army Expected TO be Ready te
Move in Two Weeks, TIme. SIC ~

At tho War and Navy DepartmenfI-voi.
unteor Army Expected to be Ready to
Move in Two Weeks Time.
WASHINGTON, April 24.-sunday
found many of the officials OF the war
nnd navy departments at their desks
dispatching a mass OF accumulated busi-
ness There were numerous details to
be attended to, some Of very great i'm
portance, but In keeping with their poll
cy, and especially IN the navy depart
ment. the officials refused to make pub
lilo much that Is Of great interest nt this
time. ~ X. q.
Tomorrow morning tho war depart
ment will send out to the governors OF
the states n request for their propor-
tlonate number OF troops under the
Presidents call.Thc roll OF officers who
Will muster them In has been prepared
and the officers are ready to start for
the local rendezvous points as soon as
necessary. Some OF the war department
officers think that the volunteer army
should be ready TO start on Its way 10
the central points nf concentration In
two weeks time. Meanwhile the COM
missary bureau Is making arrange
ments for feeding the army and the
quartermaster's department for its
transfer stnton. 7. I.
Tho report OF the firing on; the squad.
ron by Moro Castle was received with
Interest, but II anything has been re-
ceiyed hero about It the officials refuse
nAdisclose tho fact. The department
heard to-day OF the safe arrival OF the
81. Louis md the New York at New
York city to-day, Thia is q squrce OF
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25
UNFRlENDLY Attitude
or European Pres. towards this countr,

or European Press towards this Country
with exception of Russia.
LONDON. April 24.-Wlth an I'm
portant exception there is general con-
demnation for the United States TO-
day. This exception emanates from
Russia The st. Petersburg Welcomes
Il speaking for Russia's attitude to-
wards the United States, says: THE
friendship which has subsIsted for
many years between tho two states,
excludes every idea Of an unfrIendly at
titude upon the part Of Russia at the
present juncturc."
The Viedomostl adds: "No doubt the
United States now value this friendship
more than ever"
The other continental newspapers oon-
tinue their bitter hostility, and the
London Sunday papers contain many
indications Of unfriendliness. Thus, the
Sunday Sun while In one place over T.
+. O'Conor's signature, 1t warmly en-
dorses America. In another paragraph
referring to the New Castle Chronicles
attack on America, says: Though 1t
will be difficult for every one to agree
with him. especially where the writer's
vigor leads him to partial blindness re-
garding Spanish atrocities. vet there ure
few In England to-day who will not
agree with his stern denunclntlon OF
Americas shily-shnllying in seeking to
give the world a motive other than the
real one for the Cuban agitation"
The New Castle Chronicle says: "It Is
not humanitarian In hcrolcs, 1t is hyp-
ocrisy In Mysteries" s
A dispatch from Paris reads "The
American methods Of dealing with
Spain have excited unanimous indigna-
tion FrancS VIII not let Spain go
down without a helping hand. The con-
sldcratlons are that prompt, active IN
reference upon her part are many,
From the point OF view OF self-prcser-
walton, the Monroe doctrine must be
combntted, The hundreds OF millions OF
French capital invested In Spain must
be protected and the Latin race must
be upheld aguinst the Anglo-saxon.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25

! MADRID, April 2.-GA5 p, ND
There were slight demonstrations early
this morning. and again this evening.
but thoy were dispersed by Governor
Agullera. The one subject Of conver-
sation throughout the day has heen the
capture OF the Bucna Ventura prior to
n formal declaration of hostilltlcs or
the lapse ofstime limit In the American
ultimatur. ..{s
Il The papers dcscribe,it as nm act of pi-
raey.ssMany rumors are ailoat as 10 caps
lures on both sides.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25
A SPANISH MOB
AZ AtGnantannmo, Cuba, Subjects 4 mcrican
Flags TO Many Indignities.

AtGunntannmo, Cuba, Subjects 4 mcrican
Flags TO Many Indignities.
/. KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 24.-The
United States consul at Baracoa, Cuba,
Alfredo T. TRAY, his wife and two chill
dren. two Spanish merchants and twen-
ty-two Cubans and Spanish-Americans
mostly women and children, from Guam!
tanamo, debarked from the Ely here to-;
day, after twenty-four hours quaran-5
tine. ~.
When hesteamer left Guantanamo on
Friday last a Spanish mob. including
many soldiers, filed the public square
and adjacent streets. yelling Death to
the Yankees" Several American flags
were soiled, torn, trampled and treated
with elaborate -unmentionable1 1ndigni-s
ties. Some naturallzed Americans were
compelled to take part In the, insulting
work. on the threat OF death II they res
fused
T Ordinarily there are 1000 Spanish SOL!
dlers at Guantanamo. Now there arc
1000 there. New defenses, earthworks
chiefly are under construction. the
mounting OF the field pieces Is in pro-
gress. Two rapid fire two Founders, one
rapid fire three pounder and four an;
cient models have been received
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25
FIRST GUN FIRED

By Spain Came from tho guns OF Moro
Castle-spsnish Gunners Proyo to be
very Bnd Mnrksmen. ~ ~.
KEY WEST. Fla, April 24.-THE
FIRST SHOT FROM SPAIN WAS
FIRED FRIDAY NIGHT, WHEN
MoRRo CASTLE OPENED IT'S BAT
TER1ES ON THE UNITED STATES
FLEET. THIS NEWS WAS BROUGHT
HERE THIS AFTERNOON BY THE
TORPEDO BOAT ERICSSON, WHICH
LEFT THE FLEET AT 10 O'CLOCK
THIS MORNING AND REACHED
HERE THIS AFTERNOON AT 4
O'CLOCK.
Captain Usher. OF the Ericsson, says
his boat was ordered our early Friday
night on scout duty. The, fleet was ly-
Ing about eight miles Off Havana.
Lights were out and all hands were
ready for action. The little craft ,scud-
ded swiftly towards the enemy and
brought up almost under Morro's guns.
being enabled to reach such a. close
point. because for the first time in years
m. the Spanish artillery roared out its
first welcome to the American fleet. The
firing was done more In tentative
way than as an attack. Not q shot
found billet and the American fleet,
disdaining Spain's wretched gunnerv,
maintained dignifed silence. Before
the firing began a newspaper dispatch
boat, which had lost Its bearings In the
NtnttIt,F nj Wilt In ~
Moro Castle and before she knew her
whereabouts, the boat found Moro fir
ing on her. She was saved by the un-
skilled craftsmanship OF the Havana
Gunners, getting away unscathed and
eventually bringing up with the fleet.
Havana had not been .bombarded up to
the time the Ericsson left. The squad.
ron lay spread out In O line about eight
miles long, maintaining the blockade.
According to q proclamation, the ships
OF neutral powers are allowed to pass IN
and out.
A third capture was made this morn
Ing at dawn, however, when the Ericc-
son caught a little Spanish two-masted
fishing schooner carrying crew OF five
men. The torpedo boat had no prize
crew to put aboard, so she chased her.
10 the fleet and tied her up alongside
the Cincinnati.
Captain Luzarraga, OF the Buena
Ventura, declares his vessel is not sub
ject to capture by the United States.
holding that she Is owned BY an Eng
lish firm, was bound for neutral ports.
and that war had not been declared
when she sailed. Her crew is still on
board the Dolphin, but those Of the Pc
dro remain on the latter. The captains
and the crew OF both vessels. thirty
two In all, await the disposition OF the
prize court Of inquiry. which was ap-
pointed to-day. By wire. by United
States Judge Locke, Jacksonville. G.
Browne Patterson and two other at
torneys OF Key West, constitute the
court. Captain Lyon, Of the Dolphin,
asked Mayor iMaloney II sufficient pro-
lection could be guaranteed the Spanish
sailors II they went ashore. The mayor
consulted with the leading Cubans and
was assured they would not be molest-
ed; but they remain aboard. The Man
grove has gone out equipped with q
corps of expert electricians. 1t is report
ed she Is assigned to cut the cable be-
tween Jamaica and Cuba, SO that all
dispatches to or from the Spanish gov
ernment must go through Key West.
The torpedo boat destroyer Eagle, OF
the Mosquito fleet. arrived here from
New York this afternoon yrE-5ii.I s's
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25

concert action, Germany, France, Aus
tria and Italy and several others likely
to be interested. there was no .informa-
tion on the subject. This shows tho
powers are carrying on their negotla-
tlons Independent OF conferences with
their representatives In the two. con-
tending countries and will await some
definite result in the way OF a formal
understanding and agreement on q con-
certed action before communications
are opened with Washington and prob
ably Madrid. i553
1t is possible that no concert Of ac-
ton can be agreed on. On various oc-
caslons efforts at concerted action on
neutrality enforcement. have failed by
tho refusal OF one OF the great powers to
participate, Tss.s h u. q bggtsFGfi
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25
PLAN OF CAMPAIGN
Against United Staten Formed by tho.
- - Spnmish AdmIrnla. %. :. s.

MADRID, April PAS p. m.-The cabi-5
net council to-day approved the general
budget Despite statements published
in New uYrk to the contrary, It is de-
clared here that the Spanish navy is full
ly supplied with coal. The government
has received no official information OF
the capture of any American vessels
It Is believed that the Spanish ad-
mirals. at their meeting yesterday, ap-
proved OF a plan Of campaign against
the United States. All Information on
the subject Is refused. The rush to
change paper currency for silver has
ceased, thus ending the monetary crisis.
A high official asserts that the pow:
ers are still comforting with results
which are expected to benefit Spain.
The tone of the Portuguese press is
friendly to Spain, and It Is said demon.
strations in favor of Spain have been.
made before several United States con-
sulates in Mexico. The Imparcial prints
a list Of the American ships in 1.-THE.
Mediterranean, pointing out that they
will be easy prey for the Spanish war!
ShIpS ..rr- -.F5jlES
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25
NEW YORK ARRIVES.
Only sevon OF 42o Men OIL St. Lonts Re
f6ft fused 10 Continue In Srrylce

Only sevon OF 4ao Men OH St. Louls Rc.
fused TO Continue In Service.
NEW YORK, April 24.-The Ameri-
can line steamship New York arrived
/ to-day, but she brought neither passen-
gers, mail nor cargo. The New York
experienced heavy weather throughout
but otherwise had an uncventful voy-
age. y Her officers and crew at no time
feared being Intercepted by any Span
( ish war vessels She carries a crew OF
about four hundred. all told. Including
Captain Passow and Chief, officer Brad
shaw.
St!Out. OF tho 420 officers and men com.
prising the crew OF the American liner
ST. Louis, which arrived here last night,
only seven refused to sign articles
when requested to do SO when they,
we're paid OF.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25
Alro- VyilI Not Ro,Ire.

WASHINGTON, D.. c., April 2.-Re-
ports having been published that Sec
retary Alger intended to resign from
tho cabinet on account of ill-health. It
can be stated after inquiry Of the Sec
retary himself. that there Is no foun-
dation whatever for them The secre-
tary Is In better health at present than
at any time since he came to Washing
having completely recovered from his
attack OF the grippe. 1872 &
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low this city. The secretary OF war has
Issued Instructions that no. vessels will
be allowed to pass through the channel
on either side OF Fort Delaware be-
tween the hours OF sunset and sunrise.
No vessel VIII be allowed to anchor
within three miles OF the fort without
special authority. 'l355i
All vessels are warned that II they
disregard these regulations they will
expose themselves to serious damage
and will be liable TO be fired on by the
batteries. n. n. ! T. = ttst
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-25
Porto Rico In Turmoil.

ST. THOMAS, West indies, April "a
According to the latest udvlces from
Porto Rico, the agitation there Is in
creasing and food prices are rising fast
The authorities have taken steps to
prevent the departure OF refugees. At
Mayagues, seventy miles southwest OF
San Junn, there is talk OF Il rerolutIan.t