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THE CLEVELAND DEATH TRAP
Hunting for the Bodies of Men Buried
in the Tunnel

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 12.-While
work is being pushed forward as rapidly
as possible toward reaching the scene of
last nights explosion, there seems to be
little If any prospect that any of the eleven
workmen who were in the tunnel when
the accident occurred will be found alive
Mr.. ]. w. Reynolds, who is Superinten-
dent Of the construction of the tunnel,
stated today that he had not the slightest
hope in the world Of rescuing the men alive
He said that the pipe in which the air is
forced into the tunnel ends about 100 feet
nearer the shore than the workings where
the men were employed when the explosion
occurred. Owing to that fact the foul air
and gases would be forced on to them
before 1t would begin to escape into the
other portion Of the tunnel.
Should It happen that any Of the men
lived they would as speedily as possible
make their way to the end of the pipe
where they would be assured of safety for
a time at least. AS the air enters the tun-
mel from the pipe with considerable force,
it would have tendency to force back the
pure air and create a space of at least ten
feet, where comparative safety would be
assured.
Superintendent kingsley OF the water
works Department said today that he had
no reason to believe that there had been
any cave-in' at the point where the explo-
sion occurred. Even though considerable
portion Of the clay roof and sides of the
tunnel caved in there is but a small chance
of water finding its way in as the tunnel
is sixty feet below the bed Of the lake and
the surrounding earth Is unusually firm
and compact.
The only thing with which the rescuers
have to contend at present is the foul air
and the chance Of another explosion taking
place.
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IN A MIDDLE
Spanish Ministers Resign but No One
Wants Their Places

Spanish Ministers Resign but No One
Wants Their Places
MADRID. July II. via Bayonne, France.
July 12.-All the Spanish Ministers have
handed their designations to the Premier,
Sagasta. who has explained the situation to
the Queen Regent. But the difficulty is
that nobody is willing to accept the Pre-
miership. Marshal Martinez de Campos
would accept 1t, but he does not command
a majority in the Chamber Of Deputies.
While the military party urges war; large
proportion of the civil population is DESTROYS
Of peace. 1t is pointed out, however, that
If the United States insists upon the cession
of Porto Rico and the Philippines the general
feeling will be in favor of a continuation Of
the hostilities. many Spaniards believing
that the situation in Cuba will enable Spain
to prolong the struggle.
The government today issued a loan of
100000 900 pesetas in treasury bonds at per
cent, Of which amount the Bank of Spain
takes 800 900 pesetas.
MADRID, July IL, 9 p. m.-After the cabi-
net council the ministers asserted that San
tiago de Cuba had again refused the Amer
lean demand for surrender
Duke de Rio, minister Of foreign affairs,
said there was nothing to justify reports
regarding conclusion of peace.
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General Miles, Arrival

OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July II. 8
p. M, via Kingston, Jamaica, July u. noon.
The United States auxiliary cruiser Yale
arrived off this port at p. m. today from
Charleston, s. c., with Major General
Miles and his staff, an additional hospital
corps, Compares A to M of the Sixth ILL.,
nois and the Sixth Massachusetts, number
ing 103 men to each company.
Sortly after the arrival Of the Yale. Rear
Admiral Sampson and Captain Chadwick
paid visit to General Miles, staying fif-
teen minutes on board the auxiliary cruis-
er. The Yale then proceeded to Siboney.
Half an hour later the cruiser Columbia
arrived with additional men belonging to
the Sixth Illinois. Both the Yale and the
Columbia reported all well on board.
Immediately after his arrival at Siboney
General Miles and his personal staff landed
in the cutter of the Yale.
General Miles declined to receive Asws-
paper men on board the steamer.
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DEMOCRATS CAUTIOUS
Afraid Of the Populists Doing Too Much-Conerence Com
n1ittee Sent to Sacramento

SAN FRANCISCO 12specia The HERALD The meeting
attended The important
Representatives of
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n motto Of i
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nographers and type-writers. If every
young woman would take the right care of
her distinctly maiden1y self, this complaint
would never be heard. The woman who
suffers from weakness and disease of the
delicate feminine organs is untitled for her
duties, either in the house or in the office.
Young unmarried women, especially, do
not like to con6de their troubles of this
nature to their home doctor. They shuddef
at the thought of the examinations and
local applications to which they may have
and all letters addressed to DR.. R. v. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. ", are held in the most sacred
confidence. DR.. Pierce has been for thirty
years chief consulting physician to the In
valids' Hotel and Surgical Institute. at
Buffalo, N. Y, one of the greatest medical
institutions in the world. His neighbors
made him congressman and he was per-
sonal friend of the martyr-president. Dr..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures all
weakness and disease of the delicate and
important organs of femininity, upon which
depend young woman's health. Honest
druggists don't substitute.
II have recommended your .Favorite Prescrip-
ton to a great many OF my friends, and there
cured by II. 1t Is the best medicine for females
have ever taken. tried four doctors and they
did me no good. They said I was bound to die -
thus writes Mrs. c. G. Clark, Of New Rome, Floyd
County, Georgia.
A bad business head and bad working
body are the results of biliousness aud con-
stipation. DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets ara
9 sure cure for these ailments. . They regu-
late and invigorate the stomach liver and
bowels. One . laxative, two q mild cathar.
dc. They never gEipe. At medicine stores
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by the fusionists that railroad attorneys
and strikers will be no longer tolerated in
conference committees or conventions.
The fight on Gator and Baker would indi-
cate that the friends of reform mean bust
ness.
The Budd contingent is opposing Maguire's
nomination by this convention, and to this
extent is assisting the railroad. The sack
has also been opened and some fusionists
have fallen by the wayside. Grove John
son arrived on the scene tonight, and has
beenl in conference with Shanehan and Tom
Nosler Fusion seems to be assured upon
some reasonable terms. Whether Mcguire
will be nominated by this convention or
whether the place will be left open to be
Allied by the Democratic convention re-
mains yet to be seen. 1t is the current
opinion here that the fusionists are strong
z enough, to- iorca his nomination but whether
they will do SO on leave this work for the
Democrats is yet undecided
Fusion's Fair Field
SACRAMENTO, July 12.-This has been
lively day in Populist ranks and 1t is
even liveiier tonight. Since the convention
adjourned late this afternoon all sorts Of
eonnubiating has been going on. Little has
IN discussed except the question of fu-
I'm or non-fusion with the Democrats.
There was much interest manifested all
az IN the expected conference with the
Democratic central committee Caminetti,
Hifchell. Afford and Maddox arrived this
4 <xsning. and Max Pepper. Gavin McNab,
t4nk Gould and others. are expected to
1eme Later tonight or early tomorrow.
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Another Mosquito Fleet

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-THE story
which has been widely circulated that a
Spanish privateer is lurking in the north
Pacific for the purpose of looting treasure
laden vessels from the Klondike Is not cred
tied in maritime circles. 1t is openly as
serted that the statement was made simply
to divert trade from American to British
vessels.
The government, however, has deteruine ed
to take no hances, and has ordered a num-
Der of vessels to be equipped for patrol duty
along this coast.
Lieutenant Commander Mosier of the AL
batross will be at the head of the fleet. The
vessels under his command will include the
Grant, Captain J. A. Siamm; the Corwin,
Captain w. ]. Herring; the Rush, Captain
Roberts, and the Perry, Captain Kingore
The Corwin is now at San Diego and the
Perry is at the Columbia river. These yes
sells will be supplied with new rapid fire
guns and some of them may ultimately be
sent to the Philippines for revenue work or
scouting duty.
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IN FAVOR OF SPAIN,
South American Countries Will Not
Believe Accounts Of Our Victories

south American countries Will Not
Believe Accounts Of Our Victories
SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-THE Pacific
Mall steamer San Jose arrived from Gen.
trail American ports and reports that Cen
trail Americans are in sympathy with
Spain and refuse to believe the news Of any
American victory.
There are grave fears Of a revolution in
Guatemala and the government, though
not alarmed, is determined to deal prompt
ly with any rebels.
The San Jose shipped from San Jose de
Guatemala to Champerico 102 cases Of
rifles, 500 rounds of cartridges, six cases of
cannon and two gatling guns. The ship
ment was from the government arsenal,
and when 1t was received on board all the
cases were marked "Guayaquil, Ecuador"
The purpose was to make 1t believed arms
were being shipped outside the republic. so
as to not arouse suspicion. The authori-
ties at Champerico remained silent when
questioned as to the purpose Of this ship
ment. Each case contained two rifles, or
244S riIes altogether. 1t is assumed the
shipment means trouble as each time the
Pacific Mail boats have shipped from one
port to another revolution has followed.
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Supplies for the Troops

TAMPA, Fla. July 12.-The steamship
Lampasas sailed from here today for San
tiago. She carried General Miles outfit,
Captain Scott and his bureau OF military
information and large cargo Of Red Gross
and engineering supplies. Besides this
there were fifteen horses for artillery use
and the engineering corps from the First
regiment of the District of Columbia, which
has been here since that regiment loft. A
large number Of pontoons were carried as
well as shovels, picks, axes and many other
implements for the use of the engineers in
road building. The military attaches from
Italy, Japan and Germany are also on
board and large number of Red Cross
nurses and physicians. The Lampasas had
in tow a large lighter, which will be used
for unloading the transports at Santiago dc
Cuba.
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WHAT RUSSIA WANTS
Philippines to Remain the Property Of
Spain, Protected by America

ST. PETERSBURG, July 12.-Discussing
the events of the war between Spain ana
the United States, which 1t regards as praot-
ically over, the Novoe Vremya observes
that the political situation largely depends
upon the attitude of Russia. 1t adds:
with respect to the Philippines the time
has arrived to clearly state Russia's pol
ICY" Continuing the Novoe Vremya re-
marks:
Russia has no positive interests in the
Philippine Islands. If they are divided the
best parts will fall to Germany, Great
Britain and Japan, thereby Strengthening
them in the Pacific. Therefore 1t Is to Rus
sias advantage that the Philippine Islands
remain in the possession Of single power,
whether Spain or the United States, and
Russia would prefer to see the islands In
the possession of Spain and under the pro-
lection of the United States, because II
would keep out other claimants. By work.
ing In this direction Russia would not only
uphold her own interests but would serve
the cause of general peace"
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WILL REMOVE THE MINES
The Secretary of War Makes an I'm
portant Order

+ WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE Sec +
4. rotary Of War has ordered the removal i,
+ of all the submarine mines which pro- 1,
+ tect the harbors of the United States +
+ against the entry Of hostile ships. This 4,
+ action was decided upon at todays i,
+ Cabinet meeting. For weeks past, in /,
+ fact almost since the beginning of hos 4,
+ tilities, the War Department has been 1,
1. deluged with protests from the CONNER 1,
+ cial centers of the country against the 1.
+ continuance Of these mines, which OPP 4,
+ Grated to the great detriment Of COM 1.
+ merce. 4.
+ After thoroughly considering the SUBJ i,
+ ject, 1t has been decided by the engi- 4.
+ neers that the safest and quickest i.
+ means of removing the mines is by ex- 4.
+ ploding them, and orders to do this 4.
r have been given to all of the United +
+ States engineer officers in charge Of +
+ harbor defenses throughout the coun- 1.
+ try. +
The order Of removal, 1t is said, is to APP
ply to localities where the interest OF COM
merce demands the same. In cases where
1t Is safe an effort will be made to remove
the mines instead of exploding them; wher-
ever there is any doubt they will be ex-
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ploded. The action Of the sea in sonae h
stances caused the dynamite in the clip
sodal vessels to Dose out through the screw
threads where the plug IL inserted. and
unless the best care is taken the removal
of the plug may cause an explosion. It
will be some days before the actual opera
ton Of removing or exploding the mines
can be put in operation, and the question
as to whether the interests Of commerce
demand 1t will be left to the discretion Of
engineer officers having Jurisdiction over
the various districts of the United States.
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United States ships from using this coal.
and as there is no question Of their right
10 lay down such rule. the coal itself prob
ably will be let alone. Fortunately, there
is no particular need for it, as there are
now other means Of coaling fleet in use.
The incident is one which will be used as
a strong argument for the establishment
Of coaling stations in various parts of the
globe for the benefit Of the United States
navy.
Although the statement has been repeat
I'd day after day that no overtures have
yet been made to our government for
peace, it may bear repetition once more.
in view Of the express denial given at the
state department to such Of the stories
emanating from European sources as seek
to create the impression that the United
States government or any of its repre-
sentatives had made any move in this d.
rection. The fact is today as 1t has been.
The first overtures in the direction of peace
must come from Spain directly or indi-
rectly.
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the Navy Department show the complement
OF oflcers and men on the six Spanish ves-
sells destroyed on Santiago to have been a.
follows:
viscaya, 900; Maria Teresa. 800; Almiran-
te Oquendo. 500; Cristobal Colon, $50: Furor.
65: Pluton. 20. Total, 21S5.
On this reckoning the government will
pay to the officers and men of SIMPSONS
feet $21S.5oO. The figures in Commodore
Watson's dispatch to the Navy Department
are slightly different. but change the re-
suit only trifle.
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ic State Central Committee can arrive upon
the scene.
Railroad Commissioner H. M. Larlie, can
didate for the Democratic nomination for
Governor, has been busy interviewing the
Populist delegates in the hope of securing
their votes in the event that fusion is de-
cided upon.
The anti-fusionists held a caucus this
morning when addresses were made by
Bolton OF Alameda, johnson of Sonoma,
Stewart OF Alameda and others. Strong
pleas were made fer the maintenance of
the Populist party. 1t was urged that the
party would be sacrificed If Democrats were
elected to office. Ex-senator H. c. Wilson
of Tehama county declared that the Demo-
cratic party never KEEP, It's promises. He
demanded direct legislation, and insisted
that the party stick to its principles. Thos
V. Gator said that the Greg on,pla tform wa s
bastard affair, leaving out government
ownership Of railroads. This was the re-, =
son the party was beaten In Oregon There
was no guarantee that the Democrats would
put any principles In The platform that the
Populists wanted
Convention Opens
- was O.4V O'CLOCK When Chairman OF
the State Central Committee Wardalrs
savel fell and the Populist convention was
ready for business.
Mr.. Wardan briefly explained the object
OF the convention and said the conditions
at the present time are unparalleled BIZ
any event in American history. He hoped
there would be no bitter debates as that
was poor way to settle difficulties.
Nominations of candidates for temporary
chairman were declared in order.
Burdette Cornell of Alameda presented
the name Of e. L Hutchinson of Los An
geles. He said his nominee was young.
able, progressive and aggressive. The con-
vention owed to Los Angeles the chairman
ship.
George Monteith Of San Francisco Sec
onded the nomination and took occasion
TO score the railroad, and said that NOW
was the time to throw on the octopus"
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P0PULISTS MEET AT SACRAMENTO
First Blood for the Fusionists by Sixty
Two Votes
Democrats Send Conference Committee From San Fran
cisco-Cator's Vaccinations Defeated Maguire
for Governor

:. SACRAMENTO. July 12.-(special to The
<1Israld) The net results of the day mean
big victory for fusion. Hutchison's vote
Tor chairman represented IS per cent Of the
convention. and this Is conceded an under
estimate Of the fusion strength, as Webster
Il an old campaigner and popular with his
party. This popularity has suffered some
what by Webster's refusal to escort his sue
cessful rival to the chair and by his neglect
10 perform the customary courteous act of
moving to make the nomination of his sue
cessful rival unanimous.
George W. Baker, chairman of the Silver
Republican state central committee, who
has been here advocating a middle-of-the-
road course for the Populists and opposing
the nomination of Mcguire, parted company
With his committee today. Whether he was
forced out or resigned is state secret, but
his retirement is one OF the sensations of the
day. Judge J. Noonan Phillips succeeds
him as chairman Of the committee, which
is doing valiant service in the cause of
fusion.
Baker was turned down by his former
PopulAsts supporters this morning. He left
for San Francisco this afternoon, and the
story Is current tonight that the Silver Re-
publicans and Populists have refused to con-
fer with the Democratic conference COM
mittee unless certain man is dropped from
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CLOSE of tha Couveutiou

WASHINGTON July 12.-In the presence
of over 5000 persons, the majority of whom
were delegates, the session of the National
Educational association came to an end
tonight. Among the addresses delivered
tonight was one on 1.-The Larger University
Idea" by Elmer e. Brown Of Berkeley,
Cal. The convention adjourned to meet in
Los Angeles next year.
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The Maine Monument

SALT LAKE, July 12.-Paul Latzke.
manager of the Maine monument fund, has
written a letter to President Woodruff of
the Mormon church, asking that a suitable
day be fixed by the church to hold memo
rial services and take collections for the
fund. In response to the re-
quest the first presidency Of the Mormon
church has designated July a for the hold
ing of such services.
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Charter Election.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July IAN election is
being held in this city to amend the city
charter. The question which involves the
expenditure of s2Oooo,ooo for public Inn
provements, has engendered much opposi-
ton. The vote, however, is light and 1t IS
predicted that the amendments will not be
adopted.
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Killed by a Street Car

OAKLAND, Cal, July 12-Harry Weiner.
a Salvation Army man from San Jose,
while riding on his wheel, from the saliva
ZIONIST camp meeting towards San Jose,
was run over and instantly killed by a
Haywards line electric car this morning.
His body was frightfully mangled. He
had letters in his pocket addressed to c.
M. Yred and Harry Weiner and a transfer
card from the San Jose barracks.
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A FORTUNE FOR sA11oRs
Destruction Of Cervera's Fleet Will
Pay $500, 600 Head Money

WASHINGTON, July 12-Something over
$500 900 will be paid by this government as
head money to the officers and sailors
who destroyed Cervera's fleet. This is &C.
cording to the law which provides payment
Of 500 head for every man on the ships
Of the enemy. when those ships are de-
stroyed. A few Of the officers will receive
pretty good fortunes.
The law governing the distribution Of
this money is very explicit. Every man,
according to his rank. will be paid in due
season.
Records In the Bureau Of Intelligence at
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Letter Losing All

CHICAGO, July 12.-Levi z. Letter has
sold to Marshall Field, his former partner
in the firm of Field, Letter & Co.. the
southeast corner of State and Madison
streets, at a price understood to be 81. 10O,-
900. The sale covers the ground only. The
property is now occupied by Schlesinger 4
Mayors store, and has frontage Of $50
feet on State street and 70 feet on Madison
street
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Caught in q Gale

PORT TOWNSEND. WASH, July 12-The
tug Mystic. while towing the fishing boats
and scows with total of seventy
men on board, to Roche harbor. encoun-
tered severe gale. The tow lines broke
and the boats drifted helplessly in the
straits while seas swept over the scows.
running the fishermen's outfits. All but
three of the boats were recovered. Two
fishermen are missing. They are probably
drowned.
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Too Familiar with Death

VALLEJO. July. 12.-John Martin. vet
eran ordnance man. received probably
fatal injuries today by the bursting of an
inch Hotchkiss shell, which he carelessly
hit with hammer. A similar accident,
which occurred here seven years ago. re-
suited in the death Of thirteen men.