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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-18
lIterfsres With British Tug TOwIns
the Wrecked Corona.
IT WAS IN NEUTRAL WATERS
Corona Gave the Tag the slip aad rnt to
the Sound Where the Ferry
Also Returned.

Victoria, March 1.-THE tug Lorne ar
rived here this afternoon and reports that
the wrecked steamer Corona. which was
ordered TO come to Victoria and report.
and which he was towing here, gave him
the slip this morning and proceeded TO
Port Townsend.
They were met by the United states
steamer Perry last night and some com
munlcation passed between the Corona
and the revenue cutter. the Perry after
wards returning TO the Sound.
After the Corona left the LOrne she
was picked up by the tug Pioneer.
The Corona was In neutral waters when
she left the Lorne.
Serious complications may result from
the interference Of the Perry.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-18
THE GULF DENIES IT.

Denver, March IA telegram was re-
Ieived at the offices of the Union Pacific.
Denver and Gulf railroad from Receiver
Trumbull stating that there is no founda-
ton for the statement that the Union
Pacific will take in the Gulf system with
the general consolidation next month.
Al the Union Pacific offices and other
local offices 1t was said that the Gulf
will certainly be absorbed by the Union
Pacific as soon as IL is reorganized
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-18
REINDEER SOLD.

Seattle, Maeh 17.-The Rev, sheldon
Jackson, acting on behalf of the war de-
partment, has sold 200 of the reindeer herd
that was purchased for the Yukon relief
expedition to private parties 1t Is un-
derstood that the government received
about 800 per head. The purchasers were
=, c, Richardson, an Alaskan mail car
rier, and W. A. Brooman, who is con-
nected with an Alaskan transportation
company.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-18
HOG AND DAIRY CONVENTION.
Permanent Organization Completed al
Walla Walla.

Walla Walla, Wash, March 1.-THE
Hog and Dairy convention was brought
to close tonight, At the afternoon ses-
sion permanent organization was COM
pleted by the election of officers and the
adoption of constitution and bylaws.
The officers are; w. j. Spillman. Pull
man, president; vice-presidents, for Ore
gon, II. T. French, Corvallis; for WASH
ington, Frank NJ Lowden, Walla Walla:
for Idaho, Dr. Fred A. Huntey; for Mon
tana, S. NJ Emery, Helena; secretary,
d. c. Dnlworth, Spokane; treasurer John
l.. Smith, Spokane.
Executive committee-oregon. julius
Kanpisch, Portland; Turner Oliver, La
Grande. Montana c. Ii. Williams, DR..
NJ. Il. Knowles Washington, Miller
Freeman, Seattle; NJ Bradley, Fairfield.
The officers for Idaho are to be named
by the governor.
The name adopted was the Pacific
Northwest Dairy and Hog Association.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-18
GEORGIA POPS.

Atlanta. Ga, March 1.-THE populist
state convention adjourned shortly before
l o'clock this morning after long and
stormy session. Hon. Thomas Watson
was nominated for governor and although
he has repeatedly declined to accept it. II
is believed by some that he will yet con-
sent to make the race. A full state ticket
was nominated.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-18
THE SPANISH TREATY,

London, March 1.-THE Madrid CORES
pondent OF the Daily Mail says;
The customs committee approved the re-
port relative to the basis of the treaty of
commerce with the United States, Spain
will concede certain reductions in tariff
on condition that the United States grants
benefits under the reciprocity clauses OF
the Dlngley law.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-18
RUSSIA GETS THERE.

London March IA dispatch from
Shanghai states that Russia informed
China that the latter's delay in replying
to the Russian demands will be con-
strued as an acquiesence in the Russian
occupation of Port Arthur, Sir Claude
Mcdonald, the British minister at Pe-
king. is said to be urging China TO resist
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-18
INDEPENDENCE OR DEATH.

New York. March IA proclamation
to the people of the United States was
issued by Tomas Estrada Palma, at the
office of the cuban iunta tonight, The
declares that the Cubans
will never submit to the policy Of auton-
omy proposed by Spain and that they
will have complete independence or death,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-18
WANTS US our or THE WAY.

Havana, March 1.-THE report is clrcu-
lated here that Spain has requested the
United States TO remove the fleet now at
Dry Tortugas and Key West to greater
distance from the Cuban coast on the
ground that its presence interferes with
the autonomists inducing the insurgents
to lay down their arms.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-18
COPPER RIVER MINERS,

Seattle, March 1.-THE steam schooner
Rival arrived today from Copper River,
out OF 1000 prospectors that have heen
landed at Valdcs, 600 have started into
the interior.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-18

Many entries were received yesterday
for the 5O-game try-out for place on the
A. Il. c. team which Is to contest for the
Feldenhelmer trophy. The try-out will
last for about three weeks.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-18
M'KEAN DEAD,

Philadelphia, March 17.-Thomas Nc
Kean, one Of the wealthiost and most
prominent citizens of this city, is dead,
His wealth is estimated between ten and
twenty millions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-30
OIL N EWS.
New Wells and Looations--Notes About
the Producing Wells.

New wells and observation-disclosures About
the Producing Wells.
Special to the Register.
Marietta, Ohio, November 29.-The
Sand Hill Oil Company has a small
well on the West farm, near the school
house at Sand Hill, in the 450-foot
sand. The well will be shot to in
crease the production.
The Hammer well No. 2, on the Ho1-
mes farm, below the city, came in dry
in the first Cow run sand, and will be
drilled deeper.
The Novis No. S, on the Dye farm,
came in Saturday and is reported to be
making a fine showing.
The Moore No. IL, of Clarke and
others, at Moore's Junction, came in
yesterday and looks like one of the
best producers in the field. The we'll
has over twenty feet of splendid sand.
Barnsdall & Range have begun drill
ing on their No. 4 on the Witteking
farm.
The Lockwood No s, on the A. N.
Pugh railroad right of way, is showing
for fair producer.
The Henderson No. 2, on the Jesse
Pugh farm, is dry.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-30
wbrelin9 Re9ister
The DANCE CARNIVAL
At the Opera House for the City Hospit
Benefit

AT the Opera House for the City Hospital
Benefit.
The "Christofo Columbo" dance at
the City Hospital benefit has been
taken by the Linsly boys, who have
given their services as a donation to
the hospital. Actuated by ouch a mo-
tive no one need wonder at the sue
cess which crowns their effort. They
are assisted by Master Allan Goodwin,
of Bridgeport, the boy soprano whose
marvellous voice lids so many admir-
erS.
A more exquisitely beautiful dance
than the dance of the flowers can not
be imagined. Under Prof. Speedy s
skillful drilling, it represents in truth
the poetry of motion. The exquisite
grace and daintiness of the scarf dance,
the govotte and the child goddess and
Uncle Sam, can find no possible de-
scription in words. They must be seen
to be appreciated. The marches alone
are worth the price of admission.
The City Hospital last year cared for
over ninety charity patients, which is
one of many good reasons why every
body should see the dance carnival at
the Opera House Thursday, Friday and
Saturday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-30

Bellairo Steel Works VIII Discontinue
Dumping Slack and Cinders in the
River = ''PaW-PaW" Gordon Be
leased -.0ther Bellaire Notes.

The Bellaire Steel Company intend
to dump einders and Stag from the
steel works in the low ground south
of the BenwOod property, which the
company purchased recently. The
stuff has been dumped along the river
bank, but river men objected to this,
claiming that dumping on both sides
of the river was filling up the river
rapidly and interfering with naviga-
ton.
Rev. Father B. M. O'Boylan, of New
ark, preached at st. Johns church last
evening. Last nights services ended
the Iridium which was commenced in
the ST. Johns church Sunday.
Ohio Valley Council No. 81, Jr. o. U.
A. NJ, held an important meeting Mon
day night. The nomination of officers
was made.
John McHenry, of the 18th Pennsyl-
vania regiment, is at home on thirty
days furlough.
At meeting Monday the old Board
of Directors of the Dollar Savings
Bank was reelected, except M. L..
Blackburn, who was elected to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation Of
j. E. Blackburn.
The funeral of Miss Anna Brainerd
will take place Thursday afternoon
from her parents residence on Jeffer-
son street.
Bud" Kelly, son of James Kelley,
ran into a box while coasting down
Grow Hill and was rendered uncons-
cious for two hours.
DR.. ]. A. Murphy. of New York, is
the guest of DR.. ]. G. Mccullough.
An entertainment was given last ev-
ening in the South Bellaire M. E..
church.
TIE funeral of VIM. J. Kirkpatrick,
who died early yesterday morning.
will take place this afternoon The de-
ceased was one of Bellaire's best citi-
zens. He moved to Bellaire from
Wheeling and was employed at the
Bellaire nail factory until it was closed
down. He was consistent Christian
and member of the congregation Of
the Second Presbyterian church. He
leaves a wife and six children.
One of the most enjoyable local social
events of the season was the reception
and entertainment given at the Young
Mems Club rooms last evening. After
a debate and brief literary pro-
gramme the guests did justice to a
fine supper.
The young folks of the First M. E..
church will hold bazaar in the Gorby
building on Belmont street, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday.
Word has been received that Ex-
Marshall Henry Bahra has received an
honorable discharge from the Fourth
U. S. Infantry, immunes, and would
leave Manzanillo, Cuba for home
shortly. He expects to get back some
time during the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Dickens. Miss
Lora Dickens and Mrs. Alice Wilson
left yesterday morning for Columbus
to spend a few days.
Since the Glencoe mines. west Of
Bellaire, equipped their works with
compressed air machines for mining
some wage difficulties have arisen and
a meeting was held yesterday at the
plant for the purpose of adjusting them
Thomas Gordon, who was arrested
yesterday on the charge of theft, has
been released, the property found in his
possession not having been identified
and the evidence being insufficient to
hold him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-30
MORGANTOWN NOTES.

Morgantown. w. Va, November 90
y. H. Wharton has the contract for
building the new bridge over Falling
Run connecting the towns of Morgan
town and eneca.
A committee of students and citizens
of the town together with members of
the faculty is engaged in raising funds
to erect monument on the campus of
the University to commemorate the
students who enlisted in the recent war
with Spain.
A foot ball game will be played here
Saturday between Morgantown and Sc
neca.
A public discussion of the policy of
the Philippine annexation question will
be held in Commencement Hall De-
cember Is, and all the notable debators
of the town will take part
Miss Alter fell on the pavement this
morning and broke her left wrist.
The Monongalia Game Protective AS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-30
WILL BE A PLEASANT OCCASION

Tonight and tomorrow evening the
ladies of the congregation of lions
Lutheran church will give a social and
supper at the church building. The
supper will be served from 5 to 9
o'clock, and twenty-five cents pays for
it, including admission. The ladies
have gone to a great deal of trouble
to prepare for this social, and will
have some handsome booths, including
a Swiss college, presided over by Miss
F. C. H. Schwertfeger. There will be
no raffles or anything of that nature.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-30
CIRCUIT COURT.

Before Judge Hervey, yesterday, in
the case of Ulysses Pugh V. John Rob-
recht, ST., and Henry Robrecht, there
was verdict for $25S.70.
In the case of Edward Cruger v
Mary Letzkus, there was verdict fol
SIS.
In the case Of Charles Klaproth v
:. G. Haberfeld, the motion for = new
trial vas iwithdrawn and there was
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-30

sociation is very active in its work OF
obtaining information against game
law violators, and a number of the
prominent sportsmen of the town and
vicinity will be indicted by the next
grand jury.
Work has been stopped on the locks
of the river by the severe weather.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-30
FUSE FAILED TO WORK.

Marseilles, November pa bomb
containing 140 grammes of powder and
nails. capable of doing terrible dam
age. was found in the Bourse here this
morning. The fuse had been lighted,
but it had burned out.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-30
SAILED FOR AMERICA

Paris, November ga despatch
from Brussels to the Journal. reafilrms
the report that Major Count Esterhazy
has sailed for America. This despatch
asserts that he embarked at Rotter-
dam.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-30
REAL ESTATE TRANS Frs.

OeedsLeft for Record at Clerk Robertson's
Office Yesterday
Deed made November 10, 1898, by
John Navy and wife to Samuel B. Nc
kee, for the north half of lot No. 8,
at the southeast corner of Belmont and
Wilson streets. Consideration, $3.50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-30
OIL, MARKET.

Oil City, Pa, November 23.-Credit
balances s1.15; certificates, no bid or
offers; shipments, 10000 barrels; runs,
$1,000 barrels.
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Relief Sent
To
Gen.Gonez

"I wish that could have been in
Cuba when the patriots received the
news of the outbreak of hostilitics be-
tween the United States and Spain"
said member Of the insurgent army
who ia recovering slowly in the United
States from the wounds received in ten
engagements fought with Gomez in
Cuba. II left the island" he said. in
speaking Of his experience with the
grand general, as the Cubans call their
leader, before my countrymen had
heard the welcome tidings, and so can
only conceive of their JOY by my own
feelings
"For years the Cubans have looked
TO the United States for assistance in
overcoming their enemies, and now that
the hope of years has been realized their
enthusiasm must be almost too great for
expression. ] was connected with mer-
camille house In New York when the
insurrection broke out in Cuba, and /
we'll remember my feelings when upon
picking up morning paper read that
a few insurgents had taken up arms
against the Spaniards and hidden in the
marshes of Santiago and Matanzas.
1.-THE Oubans who live in New York
have always kept in touch with one an
other, and upon the receipt Of the news
In our colony here the sympathizers
with the cause gathered at the different
offices Of the Cuban merchants and dis
cussed the situation. The junta was
soon formed, and we began the work of
recruiting. joined among the first and
started with filibustering expedition,
which consisted of many representative
Cubans
1--WE reached the shore Of the Ever
Faithful Isle after an uneventful voy-
age. Our captain, who was an old hand
at the business, kept of the shore until
nightfall. The ship in which we reach
cd the island was scarcely more than
tugboat and carried upon its deck one
small boat about the size of dory. 1t
was capable Of carrying only six men at
a time and made the task Of transfer
ring the members of the party from the
ship to the shore extremely tedious.
As the first boatload approached the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-10

the bombardment OF San Juan. The sec
ond they took into the back cabin, and
he could not hear it. 1t created great
excitement among the officers at once.
Orders were issued at oncs TO be ready
to mp anchor and leave at 4 p. m. They
did not get of until p m, and they
were in such hurry then that they left
two lighter loads Of coal and six head
Of cattle behind them. They steamed
away to the westward at an easy speed.
and we lost sight Of their lights at 10 80
p. m. We could not learn t.fsir proposed
destination, but in all probability they
went to a small island IL miles of to
the west, where they distributed the
provisions among the feet. and no doubt
put part Of the coal on board the Pluton
and Furor, which needed it badly. They
left behind them q rumor. which they
probably started themselves. that they
were bound for Puerto Rico.
Consul Smith sent first cable 60
our state department. from Curacao at 8
n. m. ON Saturday, the l4th. After the
feet entered the harbor he cabled full
particulars as to names and armament
got cable from United States Minis
ter Loomis at Caracas. Venezuela, tell.
ing mo to keep in close communication
with him and the consul at Curacao.
Smith and / cabled all we learned to
Caracas as well as to the state depart
ment, so that Loomis might be well in
formed in case the fleet touched at CO.
racas. On Sunday Admiral Sampson,
who had evidently been notified by the
state department. cabled to Consul
Smith for full particulars which were
sent at once.
II learned, after tho feet left, that
they had asked that all their vessels bs
allowed in harbor. Then they wanted
to come In two at time, but the gov
ernor would not allow it. / was at the
Curacao club. near the governors resi-
dence, and saw the Spanish officers be-
sieging the governor.
ION board the Prins Frederik with
me were tho three Davis boys, William
H., Carl and Give, who live in Wash
ington. Carl and Give are twins, about
90 years old. They were the only Amer
leans on board and they volunteered to
help find out all we could about the
Spanish. We slept on deck and kept
watches by turns Of two hours each
through the night. I was at Caracas
when the war broke out. Only the Span
ish residents of Venezuela sympathize
with Spain. The rest Of the people ia
vor us. The government st Caracas put
o guard around the American consulate
to guard against any attack by the
Spanish residents. New York Sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-10

rocky shadows, which on the shore on
Matanzas project far out into the deep
water, one Of the members of the party
whistled phrase from The Depths Of
My Lady's Eyes, as an old Spanish
serenade now famous in the Cuban army
is called. The signal was recognized on
shore by guides who had been sent by
Gomez to bring the recruits to his ar
my. The guides came down to the shore
and met tho members Of the first boats
company as they came ON shore. The
meeting between the guides and their
fellow patriots was enthusiastic in tho
extreme. The men embraced. and from
the guides the new arrivals gathered
their first real information as to the sit
uation.
"'The officer who had been sent by
Gomez TO tako charge Of tho recruits
decided not TO attempt to mako the pas
camp that night, as a troop Of Spanish
cavalry was cncamped in the vicinity,
and he feared that in the darkness the
expedition might run into the outposts.
Accordingly wc made ourselves as COM
Portable as tho rocky nature of tho coun-
try permitted, and after stationing SON
tries about tho temporary camp at CON-
manding points tho othcrs OF our forcc
lay down among the rocks, taking care
TO select positions which rendered them
as inconspicuous as possible.
THE next morning at 4 o'clock the
order to assemble was passed along from
man TO man, and in absolute silence tho
line set out through tho forest. which
was almost jungle at that place. Tho
men marched In single file, with rifles
and revolvers cooked. We had trampod
for abont two hours when one leader
gave low hiss and waved TO the column
20 halt. The members of tho expedition.
many OF whom had had experience Ia
former Instructions, stopped instantly
and without further orders sought places
Of concealment among the bowldera
"The jinglins Of sccouterments was
soon hoard AS a troop Of Spanish horse
men trotted by ON road which ran be-
low and around the lone bluff upon
which the party Of filibusters was hid
den We wsited until the soldiers had
psssed, without attempting : "'-~'''
thaen, ss We were No. ''r lftt
A9apid retreri. hsn ata
V81h pfovlsl-ps s.I... .stk---.... 80
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DEFENSE OF BATTtESHtPS.
Captain Taylor's Scheme Of Fighting on
Torpedo Boats.

Captain Tayior's scheme OF Fighting on
Torpedo Boats.
A plan of defense against torpedo boat
attack has been adopted by Admiral
Sampson. The plan originated with
Captain Taylor of the battleship Indi-
ana Captain Taylor has made several
practical tests of the method which he
proposes. and his report, recently SUBJ
mitted, has induced Admiral Sampson
to recommend 1t to his commanding Of
ficers. The scheme is based on the as
sumption that when torpedo boat is
seen approaching vessel there will be
no time to train guns directly on the
rushing foe. Instead Of attempting to
do so the plan is to have the various
groups of guns already trained ut diff
ferent ranges and SO far as possible in
the direction from which the attack is
expected.
For instance, one group Of rapid fire
pieces will have 100 yards elevation and
will send projectiles to that distance
without any reference to the actual
range Of the torpedo boat 80 long as the
firing is in line with the attacking craft.
Another group of guns will stretch
whizzing trocha Of missiles across the
1000 yard line. Still another group
will cover the 500 yard limo, etc. BY
this means it is anticipated that bat
tleship or cruiser will be able to stretch
zone of fire between herself and the
foe through which the enemy cannot
enter without great danger or cross
without destruction.
Monitors, with their heavy guns,
loading and firing slowly, are at great
er disadvantage when an attack is madc
by torpedo boats than are battleships or
cruisers. To offset this it has been rec
commended that these vessels be supplied
with case ammunition for their heavy
guns. Case shot, discharged from q
heavy gun, is the same as q charge of
buckshot from fowling piece, though
of course on larger scale.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-10
HOBSON'S STANDAT SCHOOL
His Cousin Tells How Hc Showed His
Metal When Ostrscixed.


Colonel j. p. Farley, commandant of
tho Allefhany arsenal, is a cousin of
Lieutenant Hobson, tho hero of the Mer-
rimac affair. In an interview tho other
night Colonel Farley said:
Lieutenant Hobson is bravo man.
His courage was we'll attested when
serving as midshipman at the Naval
academy at Annapolis. Acting as cadet
captain of gun crew, he reported one
of his classmates for some breach of dis
cipline. which the class rs whole re-
sented and for n time ostracized him.
"Hobson carried himself with such
dignity under the circumstances that all
others not of his class admired him, and
when on the point Of graduation COM
mittce Of his classmates waited upon
him for the purpose of extending good
fellowship Cadet Hobson, while ac-
knowledging the courtesy, politely but
decidedly declined TO accept any adj
vanccs ut that late hour from his class
mates collectively. He expressed him
self. however, rs only too willing to
meet the boys Of his class individually
ON the following day, after graduation.
and ON terms Of friendship. New
York Herald.