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The age-herald., 1898-03-08
OFF FOR HAVANA THIS MORNING The Battleship Montgomery Now Under Orders to Set
 Sail.

Key West, March 1.-The correspondent of the Associated Press went on board the cruiser Montgomery late tonight. The coaling had been stopped, as the men were too weary after packing away tons of ammunition to perform any additional la Dor.
 'No, we do not mind going to Havana a bit. We shall be off in the morning un- less we get another countermanding order These changes have kept us on the jump, and we hardly know where we are. With provisions and ammunition aboard, how ever, we are prepared to go anywhere.
 q have not the remotest idea how long we shall be in Havana. It seems only in accordance with the naval department g policy that we are going. The department vents the Fern to carry prov.s ons to Cuba, so the survey boat Bache is being used to bring back the bodies of the Maine victims, and so, with the court of inquiry at Ha- wants the Fern to carry provisions to Cuba, boats should be at the disposal of Ameri- can officials there in addition to the light house tender Mangrove."
The age-herald., 1898-03-08
CANYONS BILL
 WILL BE PASSED.
Speaker Reed Will Not Offer Any Obstacle in the
 House.

Washington, March 7.-There is little doubt expressed among senators that the Cannon bill, appropriating s5O,OoO.OOO, will when it reaches the senate. Many senators express the opinion that the most effective method of dealing with the question would be to take up and pass the bill immediately upon it's receipt in the senate, without ref erence to committed.
 Some of the members of the appropria- tionS committee expressed themselves as satisfied to have the measure take this course, but others express the opinion that none of the effect of the bill will be lost to have the measure referred and reported in the regular way. Senator Allison chair man of the committee, expressed the opin- ion that the bill should be referred, saying that he committee would probably be able to report it within twenty-four hours. A few senators said that they did not con- sider that the time had come for the ac- tual appropriation of money for prepara- tion for war, but they did not indicate any intention to antagoniZe the passage of the bill or to seek to delay it. Some senators say it is a peace and not a war measure, and expressed the opinion that it would be more effective if it carried $100 ,000 900.
 Secretary of War Alger had a confer ence with Speaker Reed at the latter's ho- tel this morning. The secretary called upon Mr. Reed about g o'clock, and remained with him half an hour They went over the existing situation thoroughly, and reached a perfect understanding. The sneaker assured the secretary the house would promptly act upon any measure deemed necessary by the administration in preparing for an emergency. He assured the secretary that the house could be re- lied upon to support the administrations. IMAM COAT @ nor ton ,relaybona
The age-herald., 1898-03-08
BOUTELLE EXPLAINS HIS POSITION Gives Reasons Why He Kept Si- lent on the War Leg
 iSIation.

Washington, March 7.-Congressman Boutelle, chairman of the house naval com mittee, made the following statement to- night to the Associated Press:
 7 "At an interview with Secretary Long Sunday at which the subject of author izing the president to provide for emer- gencies was discussed, l suggested the de- sirabiity of a conference of the executive officers with representative members of the house and senate. As a result conferences were held at the white house in which President Mckinley, Secretaries Long and Alger, Senators Allison and Hale, chairman of the senate committees on appropriations and naval affairs, and Chairman Cannon and MT. Boutelle, of these committees in the house, Chairman Dingley, of the ways and means committee, Congressman Gros- venor and others participated. Some ten days ago I received from the navy depart ment requests for certain legislation in connection with naval affairs, but before action could be taken the secretary and president desired that the measures be temporarily withheld as possibly liable at that time to inflame the public excitement and defeat the desired ends. For my silence in this reard have been subjected to very serious criticisms in the public prints, but that is what every faithful pub lie servant must expect to endure from time to time.
 "At the conference today it was deemed advisable to give the public the assurance that congress would invest the president with discretionary power to prepare for all emergencies, which should be as broad as the possibilities of events, and therefore, instead of passing various bills authorizing specific action under the several depart- ments a general credit of $50, ,0O0 900 should be reported by the appropriations commit tees of the two houses and placed at the disposal of the president to meet any exi- gency that may arise.''
The age-herald., 1898-03-08
WEYLER'S PURCHASE
 OF EXPLOSIVES
Might Have Been Used in Sub- Marine Mines to Blow
 Up Maine.

New York, March 1.-The Journal and Advertiser will tomorrow print a story t6 the effect that Former Capt -Gen. Weyler of Cuba, bought large quantity of powder from the Dittmar Powder Co.,. of this city, powder being shipped to Havana last Mo- vember. Lieut.. White, of the Twenty third regiment National Guard, of this city, is given as authority for this statement. The claim is made that the powder and a large quantity of other ex- plosives was shipped to Havana on the steamer Cuidad Condal about Nov 30. It is asserted that two national guardsmen who had charge of the explosives on behalf of the Dittmar Powder Co, were Capt. G. F. Hamlin and Lieut. White. Hamlin is the manager of the Dittmar Powder Co.,, while White is the bookkeeper. On account of the large quantity of powerful explosives and cable coils purchased, it is inferred that Capt. Gen. Weyler wished to use tho articles in the construction of dynamite mne
The age-herald., 1898-03-08
Linemen Ordered to Florida
Special to The Age-Herald.

Tuscaloosa, March 1.-The force of line men and others employed in running Western Union Telegraph line along the route of the Mobile and Ohio extension have been suddenly called away by tele- graphic orders to Jacksonville, Fla. It is said they will be employed in running
 line from there to the coast. Port Orossa. which must be pushed with all possible speed. The purpose of this line and why 1t should demand such immediate atten- tion is not known, but it is supposed to have something to do with the completion of facilities to better get sewe from Ssaaba-
The age-herald., 1898-03-08
Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.


 Washington, March 7-"The only possible outcome of war; This summarizes the situation tonight Official Stenographer Huse the Naval Board of Inquiry uttered significant words according to witnesses
The age-herald., 1898-03-08
Not Confirmed

Havana, March 1.-The report of the resignation of United States Consul Barr ker at Sagua la Grande is not confirmed. Mir. Barker, when last in Havana, ex- pressed himself as very much dissatisfied because supplies had not been sent to the reconcentrados in his district
 Miss Clara Barton is at Sagua la Grande today
The age-herald., 1898-03-08

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The age-herald., 1898-03-08

h6 Officials Are Figuring on Buying Additional War Yes S6IS With Portion of the MOn6u and Rmmu- ntOn With the R6St-Th6 Situd-
 tiOn Summed Up hS
 Critical.

At o'clock this morning The AgeHerald received from It's special correspondent at Key West bulletin saying prevalent that had been his passport Up the hour of going could not be confirmed
The age-herald., 1898-03-08

Buy one of-those Buck Ranges for $25 at Alabama Gas Fixture and Plumbing Co., 1920 Second avenue.
The age-herald., 1898-03-08


 
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The age-herald., 1898-03-08

IVY LEAF COAL. g per ton. Telephone l No 70.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
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REEDAND ANNEX ALTON
SPEAKER MAY DE DEFEATED IN
THE MATTER.
1T In Rumored that His Stand VIII
Send Him Back 10 Private
Life Again.

(srecia, Dispatch to the New York Herald
London Times and The Houston Post.
Copyright, 1895, by james Gordon Ben
nott)
Washington, June Extravagant as
the suggestion may seem, politicians who
know the situation in congress are quietly
discussing the possibility that Speaker
Reed may soon retire to private life. The
Hawaiian question furnishes the only
basis for the gossip in this direction.
Speaker Reed Is avowedly opposed to the
annexation of Hawaii and to the develop
ment of colonial policy.
| Public opinion is forcing action towari
| the annexation Of the islands and Speaker
Reed finds himself face to face with the
| first defeat in his long career In congress
His party is in rebellion against him and
is demanding that he shall recede from
| his position of opposition to annexation
The recognized head Of the party--Presi-
dent McKinley--strongly fayors the. poll y
which the speaker opposes. and 1t IS his
power that has undermined that OF MI.
| Reed,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-10
COMMODORE sCHLEY
PAYS a Beautiful Tribute to Hobson
and His Crew.

(Copyrighted 1898, by Associated Press.)
On Board the Associated Press Dispaten
Roat Dauntless, Off Santiago de CUBA
Sunday. D. m, Via Kingston, jamaica
Monday, June 6.-(9:55 a. mJ--ConhouVie
schley raid a beautiful tribute to 'he Va4or
of Lieutenant HObson and tie gaiiaht ere"
of the collier Merrimac as he SAT on the
afterdeck of the flagship Brooklyn. lying
five miles off Santiago de Cuba on SUNDAY
afternoon. talking with a correspondent oil
the Associated Press. Pointing TO the
crewsome walls of MORO castle. where
lieutenant Hobson and his brave men
we're said TO be incarcerated the commo-
dore spoke as follows;
History does not record an act OF finer
heroism than that ~ the gallant men VINO
nre prisoners over there. ] watched the
Merrimac as she made her way 10 the en-
trance of the harbor, and NV heart sank
as saw the perfect hail OF fire that Tell
on ,he devoted men. 7 did not think j.
VAS m sible one of them could .ave gone
through n alive. They went into the jaws
NJ death It was Balaklava ever ogain.
without the means OF defense which the
Light brigade had,
'sHobson led forlorn hope without the
nower 10 cut his way out. hut fortune
prca more favored the brave. and I hope
he will hrye the recognition and promo
,ior hc deserves. His name will 1--we as
inna MS The heroes of the world are re-
| membered.'
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OPINION IN ENGLAND.
PRESS THINKS WE MUST RETAIN
PHILIPPINES.
Return 10 spnin Impossible and I
General Grab Would Result in
European Trouble.

Especial Cable Dispatch to the New York IIef-
aid, London Times and Tho Houston Post.
Copyrighted. 1888. by James Gordon Ben
ncttb
Paris. June 9.--Eveu the papers on this
side OF the Atlantic are beginning TO dis
cuss the future OF the Philippines. The
Temps last night had an interview with
DIR. Chauncey NJ. Depfw, who rather
threw cold water on any idea OF American
colonial expansion. This met. naturally.
with the Temps approval.
On the other hand the EngIish press re-
CARDS the retention OF the Philippine, -
a logical solution OF the war difficnl-.
The Daily Graphic. for example, says In
a leader: III America does not take Ios-
session OF the Philippines, Spain VIII os
too feeble to reconqusr the archipelago.
Nothing will remain but Malsyan panpe-
monium, which win Inevitably attract the
Intervention Of the European powers, This
will lead to serious complications
The Daily Chronicle also deals with the
subject and says: THE Philippines are 10 I
10 spain. Up to yesterday II was pos ID 9
to conceive that the United States mig
make peace by accepting tho surrender cf
Cuba and Porto Rico, allowing Sraln ia
keep the Philippines; but already that
dream Ia over"
From thess extracts II Is plain that while
opinion Is divided In the United States -
10 wEat is to be done with the white ele-
plant. England only regards AZ poss' :
Bile solution the retention OF the archipet.
ago under thu Stars and Stripes
Madrid. June =. 9 p. m.-The newSpaperl
.rs ortnttnx vioY ,nt artlcles deman diug thaI
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-10
CADIZ SQUADRON IS READY.
But the Authorities Do Not Want 1t to Sail From
Spain


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consisting of two roncads
be o
fleet at
feetw
Admiral
Indignation with
sbl
sailing at once but admiral
artillery practice at batteries OF
been the fort
OFF s
he Cad
All
out o closely watched
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AUNON GONE TO CADIZ TO SEE CAMARA
Will Stay There Until the Fleet Said to Be of Fifteen
Vessels, Goes to Sea Under Sealed Orders.
Sagasta Won't Sue for Peace.
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this All
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People talk Santiago a Sedan
make
of this
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-10
SAMPSON READY FOR TROOPS
He Has Provided Landing Place for Them at
Cainlanera.


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On
and
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crippled Is further shown by the eagerness
with which they are attempting 10 repair
their disabled batteries and put them in
n condition to resist further punishment
by our warships. These efforts have so
far not been attended with success.
II is now known that Naval Instructor
Hobson and the heroic crew OF the Merit
mac We're not injured during the lombard
ment, although MORO castle in which they
are held prisoners of war was struck by
shells during the bombardment Monday
morning.
This good news was obtained by Lieu
tenant Sharp. who ran the Vixen into the
harbor under n flag OF truce yesterday, The
| object OF his visit was to arrange for an
exchange Of prisoners
Admiral Cervera later referred the uues-
ton to Captain General Blanco.
During his visit to the harbor Lieuten-
ant Sharp learned that the prisoners are
safe and we'll. This WAS highly pleasing
| news 10 every man In the squadron.
I learned today TINT during the
| bombs rdmcnt Monday the Dolphin
wrecked u railroad with shell
from one of her guns. The train
WINS filled with Spanish troops, and
| II IN known that many Of them were
killed.
| There are days when officers and men In
| the squadron are anxious TO perform heroic
duties. Ensign Leigh C. Palmer OF the
| flagship New York has been commended
for his personal bravery by Rear Admiral
Sampson.
With heroism scarcely second to thai
q, Naval Instructor Hobson. he was at
tempting TO inspect the enemy's defcnBe'
sunday night His little craft was soor
seen by the Spaniards. who opened ilr'
upon her. The plucky ensign did not zen
danger Regardless OF a CONTINUOUS iir
of the enemy he ran the launch WITHIN lO
Yards Of the batteries and his escape nn
hurt gives ample evidence OF the boo
J Workmanship OF the Spanish gunners.
Not less heroic was the feat OF Cadt
, Powell. who ran launch into the mar
J Dor I'm seeking information OF the Merrr
macs crew. and escaped without injury p'
tho epomys fire. ;.
After the engagement at ,caimanera u
Guantanamo bay yesterday. the marble
head and the Yankee returned 10 I'M
blockading squadron :.
1,he cable steamer Adria roturpcd e
Kew West after cutting the cable al Guam
tanalo her crew OF Norwegians havini
} gone on n strike They were badly fright
ened during the bombardment. and refuse'
10 work
There is constant communication be
tween the insurgents and Admiral Samp
son,
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Delay Tn the Exchange.
copyrighted, 1898, by Associated Press,l

VNUpyfIBHttu, 1873, py AshocIatcu PFebsJ
On Board the Blockading Fleet-Off SAM
tiago, June $40 D. m)--via Mole st.
Nicholas. June 80 p, m-)-Lieutenant
Hobson and his heroic companions In tho
exploit OF sinking the collier Merriniac
across the entrance to the harbor Of San
tiago may not be released for some time.
Today Admiral Cervera sent a flag Of
truce to Admiral Sampson with MESSAGE
that the prisonsts were in the hands Of
the military authorities. and that their
cases had been referred by the military
governor Of Santiago to Governor General
Blanco
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HOBSON NOT HURT.
This Much Has Been Definitely As.
certaiucd
MANY SPANISH GINS DISCOUNTED
BY the American Bombardment on
= Tuesday.
A TRAIN WRECKED BY A SHELL
1t Mas Filled with Spaniards and
Many Were Killed.
COMMUNICATION WITH INSURGENTS
Is Kept Up by Admiral Sampson
Constnntiy-Dccds of Hcroism
Arc Numerous.
COMMUNICATION WITH INSURGENTS

Isl celia, Cable Dispatch to the New York Her.
aid. London Tlmos aud Tho Houston Post,
Copyright, lSgS. by James Gordon Ben-
rctt.l
On Board the Herald-Posts Dispatch
Boat, Off Santiago de Cuba. Wednesday,
Via Kingston, Jamaica. ThursdaN June o.
near Admiral Sampson is confident that
in addition to the great damage done to
the forts and earthworks at The entrance
OF Santiago harbor, more than half of tho
Spanish guns were actually dismantled.
Perhaps even this estimate may DO found
too low when the full effect of that ter
riblo rain OF shot and shell becomes fully
known.
The extent to which the enemy was
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RAILROAD COMPANIES

Ordered 10 he Rendy to Transpor'
Troops at Once.
Washington. June e.-The Western ana
Atlantic and the Southern railroads were
tonight notified by the department OF th'
transportation OF the army to provide
transportation as early as possible tina,
the tracks In Chattanooga can be in readi-
ness to transport troops on emergency or
ders.
AS a consequence these railroads have
ordered eli the special trains they have
brought TO this city At once.
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the responsibility for the present situation
be determined. Political circles express
themselves as being satisfied that the pow
ers will not permit tho United States to
hold the philippines"
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ATTEMPT on 4 MAGAZINE.
sentry NJ Fort Sc. Philip
Nearly Murdered.

Atlanta, Ca. June 9.--An attempt
was made on the night of May 70
to enter the magazine at Fort St
Philip. on the Mississippi sixty
nvc miles below New orleans. In
endeavoring to apprehend two mis-
creants the sentinel who challenged
them was struck on the head by a
bar OF iron in the hands OF hidden
ally and seriously injured.
The news OF the affair did not be-
come known until today. The
guards. aroused by the shooting,
came on the scene hastily, but the
men escaped in II boat down the
river.
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YELLOW FEVER
Has Made It's Appearance at McHenry, Miss
Seven Cases Reported

,on Miss June the State board Of
$500 ,n Folkes
Of Mciienry
in Haralon
vii observe the and regulations adopted by this
WIN 'O''' ~ S
Dispa
Of yellow fever Mchth
the entire
gull and located
place visited by the fever last year
and there deaths
~. ,,ne tightly
Mctenry and no one will be allowed to leave
os
sStateth
guards tonight
gulf In Mississippi
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At Santiago Will Hardly Begin Be-
fore Monday or Tuesday.
MARINES HAVE BEEN SENT TO SAMPSON
To Effect a Landing and Prepare Way for the
Regular Troops.

Reported Landing Of Marines Already Accepted Officers
Navy Department Flakes Them Proud
Fact That Navy Furnished the First
on a Invaders.
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Probabilities,

Probabilities.
Washington. June s.-Eastern and Western
Te,ns--Cloudy with showers in northern por-
ton: southery winds
New Mexico-Fair; westerly winds.
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WEATHER INFORMATION.
Last Night's Readings.

slight cyclonic disturbance is central over
etern Nebraska, with barometer of 2e7S
pes at Omaha This disturbance will ap-
|enuy move eastward and be followed by
|ng barometer. The pressure continue high
\ me South Atlantic and East Gulf States.
IVY cloudy TO cloudy weather prevails, with
4 falling at Davenport and North Platte.
sections report rainfall tonight, except the
pa Atlantic States.
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'cluded In means.
cotton Beir nuiIet,n.

Observations.
|ths, IONS taken by the United state,
h:s ~ p. m. 18th meridian
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Madrid. June =. 9 .. m.--The newspapers
are printing viol,nt articles demanding that
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(srecia, Dispatch to the New York Herald
London Times and The Houston Post.
Copyright, 1895. by James Gordon Ben
Sistersville oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1896-1901, 1898-06-29

Catered I'm the Circuit Court of This
County for Damages.

county 1OE DduAdScS.
The papers have been filed in
the clerks office and a suit has been
or is about to be instituted that is
not only sensational but novel.
Our readers will remember that G.
n. Matheny, now of st. Marys, for
merly of this city, was a candidate
for the postofice of this city,against
Postmaster Work and others. Ma
theny claims that he withdrew from
the contest and threw all of his
influence to Work, for which Mr..
Work was to pay him the sum OF
one thousand dollars. Work denies
this, hence the lawsuit. We do not
know any more of the particulars,
but if Mr.. Work paid or agreed to
pay one thousand dollars for Ma
theny's influence he can prove be-
yond all reasonable doubt that he
was paying all this influence was
worth. We presume the matter
will now be aired in court. 1t is
certainly a novel suit.