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The herald., 1898-06-08
Another Cable Cut

WASHINGTON, June Information
received here today indicated that the
French cable between Santiago de Cuba
and Hayti had not been working since
midnight last night. If such is the case
General Blanco is cut off from communl-
cation with his home government by that
sourse.
The herald., 1898-06-08
A Flag Presented

SAN FRANCISCO, June IA new flag
was today presented to Col. Fife of the
Washington volunteers by the ladies of the
Red Cross society. The new banner re-
places a weather-beaten flag that was
brought from Fort Wrangel. Alaska, by
Col. Fife.
The herald., 1898-06-08
Will Liuuidate

NEW YORK, June THE Board Of Di-
rectors of the Arkel Publishing Company
and of the Judge Publishing Company of
New York have decided to go into volun-
tary liquidation and have applied for tenn
porary receivers. The proceedings will not
with the regular issue of the Arkel
publications, and there is no doubt that
existing complications will be speedily ad-
iuSted
The herald., 1898-06-08
Only a Plain Drunk

SAN FRANCISCO, June 7.-Private
Lawrence Reynolds, Company B, South Da-
kota volunteers. who on Sunday was ar
rested for burglary, has been discharged
from custody. He was intoxicated and en-
tered the house of Charles Hackmeier under
the impression that he had reached his
quarters at Camp Merritt.
The herald., 1898-06-08
A Crooked Clerk

NEW YORK, June 7.-Robert Dyas,
clerk for Evarts, Choate & Beanan, lawyers.
was arrested today, accused of stealing
package containing $500 worth of jewelry
and letter of credit for $4,000. The pack
age belonged to Treadwell Cleveland
member of the firm.
The herald., 1898-06-08
Headquarters Moved

MOBILE, Ala, June THE headquarters
of the Fourth army corps has been changed
from this city to Tampa. General Copp.n-
ger is already there, and today the officers
of the corps were ordered thither. Briga-
der General Lloyd Wheaton is left in COM
mand here.
The herald., 1898-06-08
On Scout Duty

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, June 1.-The
United States scout ship Harvard arrived
at Old Point this afternoon. She will come
70 Newport News tomorrow for coal.
The herald., 1898-06-08
The Buffalo Safe

NEW YORK. June 1.-The United States
cruiser Buffalo, formerly the Brazilian
warship Nictheroy. was sighted of Cape
Henry, Va. this morning. according to ad-
vices received In this city by Chas. r.
Flint.
The herald., 1898-06-08
A Manila TRANSPORT

SEATTLE, Wash, June 1.-The steamer
Ohio will leave for San Francisco tomorrow
to join the fleet of transports for Manila.
1t has been found necessary to make some
repairs to the Indiana, and she will not
get away for several DAYS.
The herald., 1898-06-08
South American War

PARIS, June mo news has been re-
ceived to Justify the rumor on the bourse
today that war had broken out between
Chile and Argentine.
The herald., 1898-06-08
A Spanish Cruiser

ST THOMAS, d. w. l., June lit was
the italian thrd-class cruiser Calabria. from
Martinique, and not the Italian cruiser UNI
bria, which arrived here last night
The herald., 1898-06-08

had 500 men and opened up two camps, put
several hundred horses to work and will
employ 1000 men If that number can be Sc
cured.
The herald., 1898-06-08
THE BILL SIGNED
Political Disabilities of Confederate
Are All Removed

WASHINGTON, June THE bill for the
removal of all political disabilities arising
from the civil war Is now a law, President
Mckinley having formally approved it.
Representative jenkins of Wisconsin is
its author The law declares THAT the dis
abilities imposed by section 3, fourteenth
amendment of the constitution, heretofore
incurred ARE hereby removed"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
SKATERS ARMY
Will be Given Rest and an Ample Sup.
ply of Good Food. But it Win Not
Be Brought Here.

Washington. July 25.-Rumors Of
various kinds have been in circulation
as to the disposition of Gen. Skaters
army, but the war department has not
come to any conclusion as yet in the
matter. A sufficient force is to be kept
at Santiago to maintain the position
the United States has taken and to
preserve order. While there is yellow
fever infection in the army, no at
tempt will be made to-bring the troops
to the United States. The war depart
ment, it may be stated, is now bending
every effort to secure for Gen. Shat
ter's army an ample supply Of nutri-
tious food and also will see the soldiers
have. a rest and careful attention so
that they may get in the very best con-
dition The medical corps is now max
ing careful examination of the army
with view of advising the department
as to the best methods of restoring the
sick to health and preventing any fur
Their spread of disease. 1t is not be-
lieved at the department that any large
number Of troops will be necessary at
Santiago after the Spanish prisoners
have been deported, but the depart
rnent awaits further developments bc
fore deciding upon any course in refer
ence to Gen. Skaters army.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
CUBANS STARVING.
Thousands Are Suffering at Cienfue
g0s-.-No Help in Sight.
Copyright, Associated Press.)

Copyright, Associated Press)
GUANTANAMO BAY, July %, II a. m.
The following pitiful appeal has been
addressed by the starving people of Glen
fuegos to Rear Admiral Sampson:
Honorable Sir
The Cubans, old men, women and chill
dren, resident in the town of Cienfuegos
and this neighborhood, are all dying of
hunger. The young men are all in the
field with the Cubans and have not shoes
nor food. All the provisions in this town
are in the hands of the Spaniards Gu
bans cannot obtain a piece of bread, as
it is necessary to send everything to the
field. The Weyier system is In his way.
The situation is terrible. If you, honor
able sir, do not come quick with your
squadron in our help and take possession
of this town, we shall be lost. We beg
you to precipitate your operation About
five thousand old men, women and chill
dren shall die of hunger in this town.
Some of these old men have four or five
sons fighting for his freedom This is our
situation, horrible situation. If the great
people of the United States do not come
quick in our help we are lost For Gods
sake come quick.
(Signed) SOME CUBANS"
Nothing can be done for the people of
Cienfuegos until that place is captured.
This will not be for some time
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
LIEUT.. HOBSON
Says the Cristobol Colon Can Be Res
urrected--- Merritt & Chapman I'm
dertake the Work.

NEW YORK, July 25.--Lieut. Richmond
Pierson Hobson returned TO the city to-
day. after second visit to Washington
since his landing from the ST. Paul here
on Friday morning. While in Washington
he again conferred with Secretary Long
concerning the saving of the Cristobal
Colon. Upon his return to this city he
went to the office of the Merritt e. Chap
man Wrecking and Derrick Company to
complete the preparations for righting
and preserving the Colon.
Lieut.. Hobson announced later in the
day that the Merritt & Chapman Wreck
ing and Derrick Company had consented
to undertake the recovery Of the Cristo-
bal Colon and was making every effort to
begin the work as soon as possible.
THE difficulty of saving the Colon"
said he, lies in the complete submerg-
ency, upon her beam end, of a steamer OF
1850 tons. At the same time II Is simple
and quite feasible. No new appliances are
needed; nothing has to be invented; It IL
simply getting to the spot in time with
the means and methods on a sufficient
scale.
II think It will be fully two weeks be-
begin" said Lieut.. Hobson. AS to when
it can be finished will depend largely on
the smoothness of the water.
Lieut.. Hobson went over 10 Glen Ridge,
n. j., this afternoon and lunched with
Mrs. Sampson, wife of Admiral Sampson.
Lieut.. Hobson went to Boston tonight
for the purpose Of inspecting pontoons
TO be used in raising the wrecks of tho
Cristobal Colon and the Maria Teresa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
RAPID PROGRESS.
The Men Who Are to Invade Porto Rico
Moving to the Front
Ships Are Loading at Newport News. and the Great
Camp at Chckamauga Is Pouring Out Its Thou
sands

gone to Washington 1t Is said that he
has gone there TO bring all possible pres
sure to bear TO secure moving orders for
his command. Col. Wilder is an old West
Pointer and has many friends who stand
close to the administration The First
South Carolina, of the First corps. VIII
not be included in the Porto Rcan expedi-
ton, and it is the hope of Col. Wilder and
his men that the Fourteenth will be as
signed in the place of the South Carolina
regiment.
The First Pennsylvania received large
quantity of quartermaster's supplies to-
day. These stores include blouses, blue
shirts. trousers. undershirts. stockings.
hats, shoes and shelter tents.
Chaplain Brady, of this regiment has
gone to Philadelphia to make final ar
rangements for hammocks for the regi-
r1ent It Is the chaplain's hope to raise
sufficient funds to purchase hammock
for each man in the regiment. The pur-
pose is not so much for the ease and COM
fort of the men as 1t Is to protect them
from disease which SO often results from
sleeping on the damp ground.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
A SEVERE STORM
Passes Over Sistersville, Doing Sc
we're Damage st. Mary's Merchant
Killed by lightning.

Special to the Register.
Sistersville, w. Va, July 25.-This
section was visited late this afternoon
by one of the worst electrical storms
it has ever known and the damage done
by the lightning will amount to many
thousands of dollars. For the best part
Of an hour the rain fell in torrents,
and streets here were flooded. The
small streams were turned into rivers
for little while and they carried
everything in front of them. A num-
Der of rigs and tanks on the creek
banks were carried away. Several
tanks and rigs were struck by light
ming and burned.
Word received from the interior of
the county this evening is to the effect
that some of the farmers have lost very
heavily by corn and oats being de-
stroyed.
O. J. Hanes a prominent young mer-
chant of st. Marys, was struck by
lightning and instantly killed during
the stO. m,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
TWO IMMUNE REGIMENTS
Ready to Go to Santiago-May Start
Tomorrow.

New Orleans, July 25.-Col. Duncan
B. Hoods regiment of immunes, who
have been in camp at Covington for
several weeks, arrived here to-day.
Col. Riches immunes from Texas ar
rived Sunday. Both these regiments
will be taken to Santiago by the trans
port Berlin, now taking on stores, for
the expedition. Gen. Shafter Is very
anxious to have these two regiments
reach him as soon as possible to do
garrison duty at Santiago. The opin-
ion was expressed to-day that the Ber-
lin will not get away before Wednes-
day or Thursday. The hammocks that
are to be swung between decks and
which are to be occupied by the troops
on the trip, have not yet arrived. and
their absence is likely to cause some
delay. Otherwise the troops are we'll
equipped.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
NO CONFIRMATION
Has Been Received in Washington OF the
Alleged Correspondence Between Shat
ter and Garcia.

Has Been Received in Washington of the
Alleged Correspondence Between Shat
ter and Garcia.
Washington, July 25.-Nothing
has come yet from Gen. Shafter to the
war department, either in the shape
of a cablegram or a mailed report,
containing any reference to the corre-
spondence supposed to have passed be-
tween himself and Gen. Garcia. The
officials have no doubt that Gen. Shat
ter wrote a reply to the Garcia letter,
but they still refuse to believe that
Garcia either wrote or knew of the
initial letter which was said to have
been addressed to him to Gen. Shafter.
Mhiie regretting the friction that ex-
lists at Santiago between the Cubans
and the American forces, our govern
ment can see no cause at this moment
for a modification of the programme
it has outlined in the matter Of the
government of that city.
The letter of complaint, alleged to
have been written by Garcia to Shat
ter, was published some days ago.
The letter General .Shafter is alleged
to have written in reply is as follows:
MY Dear Gen. Garcia:-F must say
that | was very much surprised at the
receipt of your letter this morning,
and regret extremely that you should
regard yourself as in any way sighted
or aggrieved You will remember the
fact that | invited you to accompany
me into the town of Santiago to wit
ness the surrender when you declined.
This war, as you know, is between
the United States and Spain, and it is
out of the question for me to take any
action in regard to your forces in con-
nection with the surrender, which was
made solely to the American army.
The policy Of my government in con-
tinuing in power temporarily the.per-
sons occupying the offices is one which
l am, of course, unable to discuss. To
show you, the views held by my gov
eminent l enclose copy of instruc-
tions received by me yesterday from
the President, which appears to cover
everything that can possibly arise in
the government Of this territory,
while held by the United States. Full
credit has been given you and your
valiant men in my report to my gov
eminent, and | wish to acknowledge
to you the great and the valuable as
sistance you rendered during the cam
paign. l regret very much to know
of your determination to withdraw
yourself from this vicinity"
1t is generally believed in official cir
cles that the whole correspondence has
been cooked up by newspaper men on
the ground.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26

men of the squadron under your COM
mand, for transmission to you, and
herewith encloseS the same.
Accompanying the copy of the joint
resolution the Department received
letter from the Secretary of State re-
questing that there be conveyed to
you his high appreciation of your
character as a naval officer, and of the
good judgment and prudence you have
shown in directing affairs since the
date of your great achievement in de-
stroying the Spanish fleet. This 1 take
great pleasure in doing, and join most
heartily, on behalf. of the Navy De-
partment. as well as personally, in the
commentator of the Secretary of
State.
(Signed) Very respectfully,
"JOHN D. LONG, Secretary.
ITO Rear Admiral George Dewey
Z. S. Navy,
Commander in Chief, U. S. Naval
Force, Asiatic Squadron"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
A WOMAN'S MISFORTUNE.
Placed Her Pocketbook in Her Baby's
Hat and Lost 1t.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Cumberland, Nd, July 25.-Mrs.
Martha Esterly landed here this after
noon via Pennsylvania railroad in an
embarrassing position, caused by her
three-year-old daughter. She was en-
route from Seattle, Washington, to
Thomas, W. Va, to visit her sister near
Bedford, Pa. She bought something
on the train and laid her pocketbook.
containing $65, in her child's hat. and
when she got here hat and money was
missing. The little girl said she threw
her hat out of the window The West
Virginia Central officials sent the wo-
man and men back on a hand car to
search for the loss but it was not
found.
Gov. Lowndes, who is at Bedford.
heard of the matter and telegrarhed
the woman five dollars She will be
sent to Thomas in the morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
THE POPE IS WE'LL.

Rome, July 25.-The rumors cir
culated to-day that the Pope had been
attacked with sudden illness, Dr.
Lapponi, his physician, declares quite
false
His holiness received at noon to-day
Gen. Campos Sales, the president of
Brazil, who was delighted at the vigor
displayed by the pontiff.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
500 NEW CASES
Of Fever Reported by General Shafter
Yesterday.--One Death.

Washington, July 25.-The war de-
partment at els p. m. posted the fol-
lowing:
Santiago, July %, 1898.
Adjutant General U. S. A., Washing
ton:
Number of new fever cases on the
oath instant about 500. At least 450
returned to duty. Actual figures will
be given hereafter. Notwithstanding
figures, situation seems somewhat i'm
proved. One death, Sergeant J. Lar
nenn, Troop c, Third cavalry, yellow
fever, Siboney.
(Signed) SKATER,
Major General,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
TWO KILLINGS
At Monongah on Sunday 80 George
Martins Fatal Quarrel With His
Father-in-Law.

Special to the Register.
Fairmont, w. Va, July 25.-At Mon
ongah last evening Geo. Martin killed
his father-in-law, Dave Anderson. Mr..
and Mrs. Martin had some domestic
trouble and Mrs. Martin went home.
Martin went to the house last night
and her father met him at the door.
They quarrelled, and Martin shot five
times. Only one bullet struck Ander-
son. Martin has not been arrested.
Lee Perkins, a wooden-legged col
ored man, struck James Robinson, also
colored, with a pick at the same place,
yesterday morning. Robinson died
last night
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
ORDERED CANCELLED.

New York, July 25.-The managers
of the Joint Traffic Association rec
ommend that the circular of last jan
uary authorizing the free transporta-
ton of Cuba supplies for account of
the Central Cuban Relief Committee,
be cancelled on July 81. Relief sup
plies will be accepted at regular tariff
rates less % per cent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
SIR JAMES WINTER.

London, July 25.-In the House of
Commons to-day Secretary Of State for
the Colonies, Mr.. Chamberlain, con-
frmed the report that Sir James Win
ter, the premier of New Foundland,
will represent that colony at the ap-
preaching conference at Washington
On the matters In dispute between Can
ada and the United States.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
TROOPS LANDING.

Reported From st. Thomas, ID. W. l., That
Miies's Expedition Is Dlsembarking Near
Ponce.
st. Thomas, D. w. l., July 25.-The
United States troops are landing To-
day on the island of Porto Rico, near
Ponce, on the south coast.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
ANOTHER GUESS
At What Uncle Sam Will Demand
From Spain When the Time Comes.

Madrid, July $50 a. m-Accord-
ing to a dispatch from Cadiz to the
impartial, of this CITY,. advices from
Tangier say the foreign minister of
Morocco declares that if the Ameri-
cans enter Moroccan ports they will
be notified to leave in "a hours, and,
it is added, if they refuse to do so,
Morocco will place herself under the
protection of the powers.
The peace probabilities are anxiously
canvassed at Tangier since the arrival
there of the new United States consul,
and the special dispatch adds that the
belief increases that the Unite,i States
does not intend to deprive . pain of
anything but the Antilles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
DESTINATION DECIDED.

Washington, July 25-The Fifth
United States cavalry has been or
dered from Tampa to Porto Rico.
Batteries A and G, of Pennsylvania,
now at Newport News, have been or
dered to Porto Rico. There was some
doubt about the destination of these
batteries, and it was until to-day the
decision was reached to send them to
join Gen. Miles, where they will be
used nthe attack upon the defences
of Porto Rico
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
ARRIVING AT NEWPORT NEWS.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, July 25-The
troops which arrived here yesterday were
followed in the early hours to-day by the
Fourth Ohio regiment, which came in
three trains. The First battalion of the
Fourth Pennsylvania came in at 9 o'clock,
the Second battalion at one o'clock, and
the Third battalion at o'clock There
are now nearly 1900 troops in camp in the
suburbs of this city. There has been no
move yet to embark on the transports
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
ENGAGED TO HOBSON.

Noblesville, Ind, July 25-Quite q
pretty young lady, Miss Lettie Cook.
is visiting friends near this city. SIP
is from Oswego, Kas.. and 1t Is now
an open secret that she is the fiancee
Of Lieut.. Hobson, of Merrimac fame.
Miss Cook met the lieutenant at q
wedding In Norfolk, Va, several years
asa correspondence followed aAd
engagement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
GONE TO BERLIN.

Washington, July 25.-Mr Perry
Heath. first assistant postmaster gen.
eral, to-day went to New York, where
he will take a steamer for Berlin Mr..
Heath expects to be absent one month,
and during that time tie newly ap-
pointed chief clerk, Mr.. George NJ.
Allen, will act as first assistant.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
FREDERICK H. AIMS DEAD.

CINCINNATI O., July 25.-Frederick
H. Aims, of Aims & Doepke's depart
ment stores, died to-day, aged 50 years
He was vice president of the Cincinnati
College of Music, president of the Board
of Arrangements for the International
Saengerfest here in 1899, president of the
Argonaut Cotton Mills, director in the B.
& o. S. ". railway, and connected with
many other enterprises in this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
INFRINGEMENT.
Pennsylvania Railroad Cuts Down 1t
Shop Forces.

HARRISBURG, Pa, July 25.-In COM
pliance with an order received from head
quarters, all the local shops Of the Penn
sylvania railroad will be shut down this
week on everything except necessary re-
pairs. This will affect over 200 men. The
order is in line with the retrenchment
policy of the company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
MISGUIDED.
Miss Schley Wants to Get Up Quiet
Little Peace Movement, But No One
Will Help Her.

London, July 25.-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph
says:
An American lady, said to be Com
modore Schley's daughter, has arrived
here, but neither the Queen Regent
nor any responsible person will re-
ceive her. She will probably be re-
quested to depart at the earliest pos
sible date.
Presumably the American lady re-
ferred to is Miss Jessie Schley, tdaugh-
ter Of Mr.. Charles Schley, of Milwau-
kee, a cousin of Commodore Schley.
Miss Schley Is member of the Paris
Peace Society, and went to Madrid
with the intention of interceding with
the Queen Regent and Senior Sagasta,
after which she purposed to proceed
to Washington for an interview with
President Mckinley. Her course has
been disproved by her father, who has
written her to return to Milwaukee i'm
mediately.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
DON CARLOS AT LUcERNE.

LUCERNE, Switzerland July 2-Don
Carlos, the pretender to the Spanish
throne, has arrived here with his wife
and aide de camp
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
The weather.

WASHINGTON, (uly s.-For w..st
virgipp5Ia MIA nd thunder storms;
For Western Pennsylvania and Ohio
Showers and thunGer storms: light north
cry winds, becQHiing variable.
Mr.. C. Sch ne6f. the Opera House druS :
gist, made thf following observations Il
the Temperature Yesterday: a. M. so: q
a. M. 80: IL H., 98.: p. M, 81; o. m, @
Weather changeable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
FIGHT OVER A WOMAN
Resulted in Five Persons Being
Seriously Wounded-A Drunken
CarOuSal.

Macarthur, O., July pa fight over
a woman at festival list night at
Elko, mining village near here, re-
suited in five persons being seriously
wounded and many slightly injured.
Those seriously hurt are: VIM. Crow,
cut in seven places, will die; Frank
Trimmer, shot in leg, hand and head
Lewis Yeager, thumb cut off; David
Anderson, stabbed and struck on head
with slungshot; Lewis Anderson, cut
and bruised about head and face.
Warrants have been issued for the
arrest of twenty-five who participated
in the drunken carousal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-26
Men to Join Gen. Miles in Porto
Rico Are Being Gathered at
Newport News.
WELL SUITED FOR THE PURPOSE.

The War Balloon Used in the Santiago Cam
paign to be Sent to Gen. ies--Secretary
Long Sends the Thanks of Congress to Adj
miral Dewey-Dewey's Diplomatic Capac-
II. ity Praised.