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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-06-22
The Invasion of Puerto Rico.

Washington, June 1S.-The war de-
partment expects to utilize approx-
mately 35 transports in the expedition
for the invasion of Puerto Rico. This
statement was made officially at the
department Thursday. 1t seems to in
dictate that the Puerto Rico army win
equal if not exceed in numbers that
which left for Santiago. The estimate
is made that the 35 vessels will carry
between $4,000 and 10000 men, with
their equipments and subsistence.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-06-22
Suits the Sultan.

Constantinople, June 1.-THE sultan
has given notification of his approval
Of the appointment of Oscar S. Straus,
of New York, as United States minister
to Turkey, in succession to DR.. James
B. Angel, resigned.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-06-22
Destroying Crops.

Fessenden, n. D., June 16. = Wells,
Eddy and Foster counties are all torn
up over the discovery of myriads of
grasshoppers in their fields. The last
few warm days have Matched them out
by the billions. Where they have APP
peared and are old enough to do any
damage they have eaten away patches
in the grain some places measuring
from one to forty acres, leaving the
ground as bare as n street
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-06-22
No Right to ExpeI spaniards.

London, June II. = In the house of
commons, replying to question rela-
tive to the power of the government of
Canada to expel Spanish agents from
that country, Sir Richard Webster, the
Encouragement, said that under or
binary circumstances the power to deal
with such matters was prerogative of
the crown, and the colonial government
would be liable to be sued for damages
for eXpelling such persons.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-06-22

out. 1t fell right on the brow of the
hill where the battery seemed to lie.
Into the air flew tons of earth and the
smoke covered the land for half mile
The Vesuvius retired at 16-knot rate
Two flashes from the hill and two Span
ish shells flew beyond the cruiser. The
test is regarded as highly satisfactory
and there is intense interest in the fleet
over this first trial in war of dynamite
cruiser
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-06-22
wife-Murderer sentenced.

Milwaukee, June 15.-James Kear-
ney, of Chicago, who shot and killed
his wife at house on River street, in
this city, on April 5, has been sentenced
in the municipal court to IA years in
states prison. AT the time of the muir
der Kearney attempted to take his own
life by sending bullet through his
temple, completely destroying his eye
sight.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-06-22
Didn't Hurt Her.

Madrid, June 17.-Cervera cables that
shells from an American warship at
high elevation struck the Vizcaya, but
owing to her excellent armor the Span
ish cruiser was not damaged.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-06-22

the Spanish Cadiz feet off Ceuta, north
coast of Africa, about opposite and 1!
miles south by southeast of Gibraltar,
Thursday evening. The warships, it is
added, were going in an easterly direc-
ton. The feet consisted of two battle
ships, four large cruisers and four tor
pedo boat destroyers.
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sinking
ired angle
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-06-22
Spain to Get War Funds.

Madrid, June 1.-THE Bank of Spain
has agreed to place 2s,OOO,0OO pesetas
at the treasury for war purposes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-06-22
CadiZ Fleet Sails.

Gibraltar, June 1S.-The captain of a
German steamer which arrived hero
Friday morning reports having sighted
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31
DESPERATE ARRAY
Reported to Have Taken Place In the
Streets of Stringtown,

Special to the Register.
SISTERSVILLE, w. Va, July 3O.-The
news of a terrible tragedy reported to
have occurred at Stringtown, this county,
which is located about twenty miles in
the interior, has just arrived here. From
the reports received, but which cannot be
verified, it seems that a man named Will
lis Hanson, a gambler has been suspic-
ious of the attention paid his wife, or
the woman who was living with him as
such, by another gambler named George
GROCER.
1t seems that several times the former
has seen the latter leaving his home, but
being the best of friends, and supposing
that he had been there just on a social
call, took no notice of the matter until
last night when some of his friends in
formed him GROCER had been out with
the woman.
Hanson became suspicious, and this af-
ternoon after telling the woman that he
was going out and would not be back for
some time, went up street a short dis
lance and watched for Developments
1t was but short time until he saw
GROCER go to his home. Hanson borrowed
a revolver from a friend and started to
the house. When he was about half a
square away from the house GROCER came
out and started up street. AS soon as
GROCER started up street, Hanson COM
menced to shoot. The first shot took eff
feet in Croger's leg, bringig him down
Hanson rushed toward his antagonist
shooting all the time, and GROCER pulled
gun and commenced blazing away. He
hit Hanson twice, once In the arm, and
the other bullet penetrated his breast,
just above the heart, and it will probably
be fatal. Crogers injuries are fully as
serious as Hansoms and he will also
probably die. Beside the bullet in the
leg he was shot through the right lung
and once through the left thigh.
AT about the time the duel is reported
to have happened the streets of String
town were pretty well crowded with peo-
pie, and before they could all get to safe
ty five were wounded. two of whom will
not recover.
Mrs. Frank Jacobs, who received bull
let in the thigh, was the first one hurt.
James Hillman was shot in the arm by
wild bullet, and the arm badly fractured
Samuel Crandall, a merchant got one of
the bullets in his right knee, and John
Cornish was shot in the breast A little
girl who was walking across the street
at the time the duel was being fought,
was shot in the side, and she, as we'll as
Cornish, is not expected to live. The wo-
man who was the cause of the trouble
has disappeared and no trace of her can
be found.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31

trader, he adopted protectionist
policy.
Prince Bismarck took a promi-
nelt part in connection with the
triple alliance between Germany,
Austria and Italy, which is UNDER
stood to be directed against a pos
sible alliance between Russia and
France against the German powers.
The reported resignation of Bis
marck as Prussian prime minister
and counsellor, was announced in
February, 1890, but did not actually
occur until March II of that year,
when Emergencies Of opinion be-
tween him and the Emperor led to
his retirement. His departure
from Berlin was made the occasion
OF a great popular demonstration.
In 1894, however, the Prince fell
seriously i'll, and the emperor sent
him a telegram of sympathy, and
Offered him the use Of his castles
to assist his convalescence. This
offer the Prince gratefully and
gracefully declined. but the ex-
and the Emperor served to make
manifest the desi.A of the German
people for a reconciliation. This
desire was granted in 1895. The
Emperor sent present of wine to
FREDERICKSBURG and an autograph
letter congratulating the Prince on
his recovery from an attack of in
fuenza. Prince Bismarck at once
responded to this gracious advance
by going to Berlin and paying his
first visit to the Emperor since he
had left office. The Emperor after
ward returned the visit to Fried
richsruhe.
Two attempts have been made
on Prince Bismarck's life, the first
by a lunatic named Blind, on May
Z, 1866, at Berlin; the second on
July IS, 1874, by Kullmann at Kis-
Singer.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31
TIE CONFERENCE
OF the President and Cabinet. at Which
the American Answer to Spain's Propos-
ais Was Perfected


Or the President and Cabinet. at Which
the American Answer to spain's Propos
ais Was Perfected.
Washington, July 30.-The Cab
met convened in a special session
to-day to approve formally the an
swer of the United States to the
Spanish note asking peace. Prac-
tically all was in readiness for a
final vote, the language of the di-
plomatic note to be communicated
to Spain having been practically
settled upon yesterday.
The hour fixed for converting
was 1920 o'clock, but it was con-
siderably past that when all of the
members of the Cabinet had assem-
bled. All of them agreed on reach
ing the White House that the in
dications were for short session,
the formal vote of adoption Of the
note submitted by Secretary Day
as the result of yesterdays con-
illusions being likely to be had with
very little delay. There was some
likelihood, however, that there
might be some renewed discussion
on the Philippine problem, though
for all present purposes, that had
been settled for the time being by
the decision to leave the future
government of the islands to be de-
fnitely settled later between Spain
and the United States.
Secretary Day, who had been
with the President for brief hur-
ried conference early in the morn
ing. was one of the last to join the
President at the Cabinet session.
1t is stated that the text of the
note of reply will not be made pub
lie at this time by this government.
The paper prepared by Secretary
Day for presentation TO VI. Cam
bon, the French ambassador, as
the answer of the United States to
SPANS peace proposal as laid be-
fore the Cabinet to-day contained
about 1,100 words.
At the adjournment yesterday
the only point not fully decided
upon was as to the extent of our
demands respecting the Philippines.
lit is now understood that THE Pres
tident and a majority of the Cabi-
met members favored the retention
of coaling station at Manila and
}he exercise Of practically the same
loyereign authority over the city
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31

AT the close OF his official visit
to the Olympia, Admiral Dewcy's
flagship, Gen. Merritt was officially
recognized by salute OF Is guns.
Until he shall nave received the
ieports of the officers who preceded
him and familiaStxed himself with
the situation, Gen. Merritt cannot
determine as to MS future course.
The remaining transports are ex-
pected to arrive tomorrow. The
fleet saw nothing of the monitor
Monterey and The c,aler Brutus
and 1t is supposed that the monitor
is coaling at Guam.
The troops oneamped at Paran-
ajo have not ye- made a move.
the condition of the country be-
tween the camp ani the outskirts
of Manila being such en- account
Of the heavy rains that have fallen,
as to make it impossible to adj
vance. The insurgents are still ac-
tive, but are accomplishing Moth
ing.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31
MADE AN ASSIGNMENT.
,eciai to the Register.

0peCldi 10 me KeglSter.
MARIETTA, o., July 30.-The large dry
goods store of Jenvey Allen, this city,
was closed this morning by Sheriff Mccall
lister on an execution issued on a judg-
ment note for $500, held by Black, Grant
& Co., GAINESVILLE This afternoon the
firm made general assignment, naming
the sheriff as assignee. Assets, 5000.
Liabilities about the same.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31

HONG KONG, July so.--Letters re-
ceived here from Cavite under date
of July 26 state that the insurgents
have done nothing since their second
repulse at Malate, when the American
troops were held under arms through
fear Of an attack by the Spaniards
There are now about 1890 American
soldiers within an hour of Manila.
near Malate. Their camp is protected
by trenches and guns. and is also COW
cred by the guns of the cruiser Bos-
ton and the Callao from the sea.
1t is believed that Governor General
August Will surrender. owing TO the
fact that Admiral Camara's squadron
has returned to Spain, but the army
officers desire to resist TO the last.
and there Is prospect that peace will
be concluded prior 10 the capture OF
Manila by the Americans.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31
BROKE JAIL.

Special to the Register
PARSONS, W. Va, July Sous Bitt-
ner. who was confined here charged with
breaking into Feather & werner's store.
broke jail last night and has not been
found. Officers are in pursuit.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31

and port as is exercised by Great
Britain at Hong Kong. This, 1t is
believed, will be the final result OF
to-day's meeting. SO far as the
question of occupation of the Phil
ippines by this government Is con-
cerned. commission will probably
be suggested TO carry into execu-
ton certain governmental reforms
which this government, it is believ-
ed, will insist upon.
OF course. it is understood that
no matter what form the Phiiip-
nine arrangement takes the United
States is to acquire a naval sta =
ton there, for it is understood
that the original plan to acquire
coalinG station has been broadened
into a demand fer naval station.
The argument that brought about
this change was the representation
of the naval war board that one OF
the most pressing needs of United
States naval vessels in Asiatic wa
tiers was a good dry dock and
some machine shops, where the re-
pairs that were always required by
the complex warships Of to-day can
be effected. 1t was also pointed
out that under strict application Of
the neutrality laws. as urged by
some writer's. the United states
might be prevented in time OF war
from taking its own coal from its
own coaling station, though the
same rule cannot be applied to a
naval station. which would be held
under an entirely different tenure.
The maintenance Of naval sta
ton would require more territory
than a coaling station and the ex-
istence of a dock yard at Cavite
has fixed the eyes of the naval war
board upon that place as one ready
made for our occupancy. A naval
station involves some resident pop
ulation to supply the necessary la
Dor and some agricultural land is
required to maintain this popula-
ton. the extent Of the territory
depending entirely upon the size
OF the station aid its importance.
Some Of the naval officers are urg-
ing. and their representations have
been given weight. at the whole
of the island of L is not too
great an expanse TO support prop
erly such a station as the United
States will require. They point
also to the difficulty that would be
encountered in defending a station
which does not occupy the whole
OF the island upon which 1t Is To-
Gated. ON the other hand, 1t Is
pointed out that there are several
hundred thousand semi-Darbarians
of Luzon whose government would
oblige the United States to keep a
considerable military and naval
force always on hand about the
island, without proper recompense.
The statement OF Gen. Merritt con-
tanned in his cabiegram to-day that
he r,rof.af,ix- would need all the frQoyys
that had been assigned 10 him, was
regarded as a little oninous OF trouble
10 come. though whether this IS to be
with the natives or is incident TO the
siege Of Manila is not evident. The
generals dispatch, It Is supposed. was
brought TO Hong Kong on the British
gunboat Plover. and as he makes no
mention OF the reported surrender. Of
-Ianilz, although bis dispatch y un-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31
BISMARCK DEAD.

The Iron Chancellor Passed Peacefully Away at II p m.
Died from Neuralgia of the Face and inflammation OF
the Veins-His Death Was Surprise and Shock
to Europe Because of the Persistent Efforts OF
Those Near Him to Keep His True Condition I'm
knoWrl-Sketch of His Career.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31
The Weather.

WASHINGTON, July N.-For West
Virginia-Showers and thunder storms: :
variable winds.
For Western Pennsylvania and Ohio
Partly cloudy weather; light northerly
winds.
Mr.. c. Schnepf. ethe Opera House drug
the Temperature yesterday: q. M, IS: 8
a. M: 81; u M, $; p M, 81: p. M. -.
Weather fair.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31

Washington, July 30. - Events
of the most momentous character
occurred at the conference at the
White House this afternoon be-
tween the President, Ambassador
Cambon, of France, and Secretary
Day, carrying the peace negotia-
tions far beyond the mere submis-
sion of terms Of peace by the
United States, and reaching the
point of a preliminary basis OF
peace between the government OF
Spain and the government OF the
United States, needing only the
ratification Of the Madrid cabinet
in what was done to-day to bring
the war to an end. This was ac-
complished on the part of Spain
when Ambassador Cambon pre-
sented to the President credentials
he had received from the Spanish
government, appointing him envoy
extraordinary and minister plen-
ipontentiary, with complete in
structions as to the manner OF act
ing upon every one of the peace
conditions presented by the United
States, including the disposition
of Porto Rico, the Philippines,
the Ladrones, indemnity, armis-
tice and all other questions likely
to arise in the course of the nego-
tiations. With these credentials,
authorizing him to speak as plenip-
otentiary for the government Of
Spain, and with full instructions
on every point at issue Ambassa-
dor Cambon, in behalf of Spain,
not only received the peace condi-
lions laid down by the American
cabinet earlier in the day, but
thereupon entered upon their full
discussion, with view to reach
ing a final and complete agree
ment. After a strong argument,
the President and Secretary Day
consented to modification Of the
American terms in one particular.
What the modification relates to
is not disclosed, but it is believed
not to apply to the absolute indie
pendence of Cuba, the cession of
Porto Rico, or the granting of adj
euuate coaling stations to the
United States in the Pacific, or to
diminish in any vital particular
the terms upon which peace will
be restored. The modification
brought about practical unanimity
between the President and Am
bassador Cambon as plenipoten-
tiary for Spain, and the latter has
row transmitted the results Of
the conference to Madrid for APP
proval, which, if given, will end
the war.
The profoundly important results
developed to-day came about most
Unexpectedly, Ambassador Cam
bon's call was set for 2 o'clock.
and it was expected to last but a
few minutes, while the answer Of
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31

The following has been received
at the war department:
Hong Kong, July 80.
Adjutant General, Washington:
Cavite, July 25.-Arrived to-day
about twelve. Health of command
good. Remainder of fleet about four
days in rear. All troops assigned
me will probably he needed.
MERRITT,
Major General Commanding.
Manila, July 26, via Hong Kong.
July 30.-Gen. Merritt assumed
command of the American forces
Immediately after he had reported
to Admiral Dewey. He has estab-
lished headquarters at the Cavite
arsenal.
The Newport was escorted to IN
anchorage near the cruiser
Charleston by the gunboat Con-
cord, the crews of the vessels of
the American fleet giving her
rousing welcome.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31

the United States was being hand
ed to him. But since the original
proposition of Spain was presented
last Tuesday, M. Cambon had pre-
pared himself to speak with au-
thority on the questions which
were to arise. The President him
self had preferred this course, al
though outside of himself and the
ambassador few were aware that
the latter would come ready to
treat as the envoy of Spain. The
first instructions to M. Cambon
made him merely a medium Of
communicating SPANS first note,
but now he appeared with all the
attributes of the direct diplomatic
officer of Spain, empowered to act
for that government within his
very complete instructions.
The meeting was he'd in the
Presidents library, and both in the
subjects discussed and in the i'm
pressive manner in which the ar
gument proceeded, it was a confer
ence destined to become memora-
bic After M. Cambon had present
ed his credentials as plenipoten-
tiary and they had been examined
and his status recognized as the
was the presentation of the terms
laid down by the United States
government.
Then began the discussion, point
by point. The President and the
ambassador addressed each other
directly with the greatest freedom
and frankness, each stoutly main
tanning the justice of his position
on the several points involved.
When at last, after an eloquent
plea by the ambassador, it was
agreed to modify the conditions in
one particular, Secretary Day with
drew for half an hour and attended
to drafting the modification. This
accomplished, the ambassador ad-
dressed himself to the President,
not so much as the advocate of
Spain, but personally, having with
the President, man for man, a like
interest in humanity NJ. Cambon
IS a man of fervid eloquence, and
he spoke with an intensity of feel
ing which made deep impression
on the President and the others
present. He spoke in French, each
sentence being caught up and in
terpreted by NJ. Thiebaut with rap
idity, so that the earnestness of
The ambassadors expression lost
little by this indirect method OF
communication. The President
spoke with equal frankness and in
the lengthy discussion there was,
scarcely a point in the whole range
of the war which was not met and
freely considered.
What modification that has been
agreed upon can be only conjec-
tured. but there is reason to be-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31

Spain Is Evidently Anxious to Perma
nentIy End HostiIities.
M. CAMBON GIVEN FULL AUTHORITY

To Accept Certain Terms if Offered by the United StaesBe
eved That Satisfactory Propositionas Been Made and
That Will be Accepted by Span=President and NJ Cam
bon Spent Over Three Hours Together Arguing the Case
From Their Respective View PontsThe Proposition Cab
led to Madrid
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31

Washington, July 30.-A dis
patch received from Admiral Dew
ey announces that Aguinaldo has
assumed a bold attitude of defiance
and that it would take large force
from this country to subdue the in
surgents.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31
HUNTING TROUBLE.

Aguirlaldo is Bold and Defiant, and Admiral Dewey
Says Big Force Will be Needed to Subdue the In
SurgentS.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31

lieve that it relates either to the
time when actual hostilities will
be suspended, or else to the extent
of our interest in the Philippines,
leaving unchanged the condition
that Spain shall withdraw from
Cuba and Porto Rico, grant the
United States coaling stations in
the Pacific and make important
concessions in the Philippines.
1t is now for the Madrid gov
eminent to give final approval to
what was partially accomplished
to-day. 1t is even possible that
this approval may come very speed
lily, within a day or two, for there
is no need of extended conference
or correspondence All that was
accomplished to-day when NJ.
Cambon acted as plenipotentiary.
From the fact that he acted under
instructions the prospect would
seem to be hopeful for SPANS rat
ification of what has been done.
But it is for Spain herself to deter
mine between the issue of peace
or war as now presented.
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doubtedly the latest from the Philip
pines, that report is now looked upon
as at leastspremature. 1t is notice.