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Evening star., 1898-12-20
Gen. Miles Will Not Volunteer Testf-
mOny.

Bearing out the exclusive statement re-
garding Gen. Miles yesterday, it was
learned this afternoon that Gen. Miles has
rotitied the commission that he prefers not
to volunteer to testify. He was first in
Nited to appear before the commission and
state any facts he desired concerning the
conduct of the Spanish campaign. A note
from him was delivered to the commission
this morning, stating his feeling in the mat
ter, and thereupon he was treated in the
formal way accorded other Witnesses
Why was General Miles summoned"
was asked by a Star reporter of a MEM
ber of the commission.
Because he wanted it," was the reply.
And we want to give General Miles what
he wants. His letter this morning stated
that he preferred not to volunteer evi-
dence and desired to be treated as we have
all the other witnesses. Thereupon a re-
quest for his attendance was sent to the
adjutant general. 1 do not, however, think
he will be heard before he returns from
Cincinnati, to which city he is to go to-
morrow"
viii Gen. Miles be permitted to say
what he thinks of the conduct of the WARP?
No, sir. He will be confined to state
ments of fact. Perhaps We may, after he
has testified, call upon him for his expert
opinion, but that is not certain
Gen. Shafter on the Stand.
Gen. Shafter, accompanied by his aid,
was witness during the afternoon. He
had just arrived from the south. He was
questioned at first by Governor Beaver. He
told of his service early in the war, in COM
n.anC of the regiments at New Orleans.
Then he was led to describe his first or
der, which was to take certain vessels and
certain regiments, and go around either the
east or west end of the island. and get into
communication with the Cubans. He was
to avoid conflict with the Spaniards, if
possible.
Before this was executed he was ordered
to prepare for an expedition to seize the
port of Marial, near Havana, where the
greater part of the regular army was to
remain until the arrival of the volunteers.
Then the campaign against Havana was TO
begin.
He was all ready to depart; in fact, was
about to board his ship, which was the
last, when he received a telegraphic order
saying: stop. Recall your Ships
A little later another dispatch stated that
the Spanish ships under Cervera had been
seen near Santiago. He was then ordered
to make the expedition to Santiago, by
landing to the east or west, to drive away
Cervera's fleet and to capture the city of
Santiago.
He declared that there was an abundance
or comnissary, quartermaster and ord
nance stores. There was a fair supply of
medicines, but many regiments left their
IegimeEtal supplies behind when they
landed,
Evening star., 1898-12-20
MARIA TERESA BuEAKING Up.
Famous Spanish Cruiser viii soon
Disappear Entirely.

NEW YORK, December 20-Accorling to
mai! advices from Nassau, n. p. the
stranded cruiser Maria Teresa has brokeg
in two just aft of the after funnel. The for
ward part is fast on the reef but the after
part has slid into the water, where il lies
completely submerged, even at low water.
The weather has been very boisterous and
the wreck is rapidly breaking to pieces
under the blows OF The tremendous surf
that at times swallows il out Of sight.
Evening star., 1898-12-20
Tom l.. Johnson,s Ambition

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio. December 20-Former
Congressman Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland
is ambitious not only to succeed Calvin s.
Brice as democratic leader IN the state,
but also to secure the democratic nominal
ton for governor next year.
Evening star., 1898-12-20
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.

Mr.. Mcmillan introduced bill in the Sem
ate today providing for the condemnation
of land for the extension of 4th street north
east through lots and o. Metropolis View.
To pay these awards the bill appropriates
$4,000. one-half to be charged to the reye-
Evening star., 1898-12-20
TO PENSION CONFEDERATES.
Bill Introduced in the Senate by Mr.
Butler.

Mr. Butler of North Carolina today gave
notice in the Senate of an amendment he
Will propose to the invalid pension bill, pro-
viding that in the adjudication of pension
claims in the future the confederate shall
be on par with the Union soldier, except
that no pension for a confederate shall an
tedate the passage of the act. Various in
creases of pensions are provided for in the
amendment.
Evening star., 1898-12-20
AN ISTHMIAN CANAL.
The House Commerce Committee to
Consider the General Subject

Inc commerce committee of the House
oeclded today to take up the Nicaragua
canal question on the second Tuesday in
January. There will be no hearings. as the
committee believes it has all needed infor-
nation. The matter will be taken I'd with
out reference to any special bill, ali pend-
ing measures being considered. The COM
mittee hNed January Tor passing ON the
pure food bill ~ O
Evening star., 1898-12-20
CAPITOL POLICE RETAINED,
The House Yielded to the Action oi
the Senate.

1t required roll call in the House today
10 secure agreement to the proposition to
retain the increased Capitol police force.
but MIR. Cannon carried his point The
House appropriations committee reported
a clause in the deficiency bill to retain the
eighteen additional Capitol policemen now
on IL ihe rolls until the end of this fiscal year
The House struck out the provision but
tne Senate reinserted it, and today the
House agreed to accept the amendment.
Evening star., 1898-12-20
District Volunteers DISCHARGED.

Corporal James p. LAWN, Company L,
and Privates John n. McQuade, Company
E; Claude ]. Neiss Company G, and First
Sergt. William w. Hill, Company L. lst
District of Columbia Volunteer Infantry,
have been discharged the service of the
United States. These soldiers are entitled
to travel pay.
Evening star., 1898-12-20
Late Naval Orders

Chief Engineer /. S. X Reeves has been
detached from the Puritan and ordered 10
the Franklin. relieving Chief Engineer G.
Z. Tower, retired who is ordered home.
Lieutenant J. L. Purcell has been ordered
to the Wabash.
Evening star., 1898-12-20
Slight Blaze i'm a Dairy.

Fire broke out in the dairy of w. B. Will
son, No. 1407 Q street northwest about z
o'clock this morning, caused by the over
heating of an oil stove. Damage to stock
about $500, with no insurance.
Evening star., 1898-12-20

HEUREAUX REPORTED KILLED.

Minister Powell Quickly Denounced
the Story.
United States Minister Powell, at Port-au-
Prince, Haiti, yesterday cabled the State
Department as follows:
'Port-au-Prince, 1887 pm, 19th-Report-
ed here HeureauX killed. Have cabled
there. (Signed) Powell"
Just one minute later at 1O:5s. he cabled
again as follows: NO truth in report"
Evening star., 1898-12-20
Postal Commission Mt Havan.

The Postmaster General has received a
dispatch from the Cuban postal commission
announcing its arrival at Havana. The
commission made a requlsition for supplies
at once, and the department will ship let
ter boxes and post office supplies imme-
diatelN
Evening star., 1898-12-20

every newspaper reader ts
buyer;" hut some readers
require much more than
others. aud therefore spend
much more. Every buyer I'm
Wnshington whose trade 10
of material consequence 20 n
dealer is reader OF The
Star. Remember thati
Evening star., 1898-12-20
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
MIR. Curtis Reports the Bill TO the
House With an Amendment

representative Curtis today reported to
the House from the District committee the
oll to regulate the height of buildings in
the District of Columbia, with an amend
ineht to the proviso of the fourth section
follows:
provided further, that on streets less
than 80 feet wide, where building lines bavA
peen established so TO be a matter of
pubilc record and us to prevent the law
Iul erection of any building in advance of
said line, the width of the street in so far
as 1t controls the height of buildings Under
this law may be held to be the distance h.-
tween the building lines"
1he rel ort states that this amendment
was adopted alter careful consideration
anu the OIL was then reported favorably
Wishes OF Many Citizens
"A rumber of citizens" the report saws
have requested that an amendment he
added to the bill which will permit the con-
struction of buildings In accordance with
adopted building lines, although the actual
width of the street to which the District
has title may be somewhat narrower.
If the building line is SO firmly estab-
hshed that there IS 10 danger of an indi-
Vidual building his house in advance of the
private building lire, there would seem to
De no reason why these private building
!lnts sh0uId not be considered as fixing The
width OF the street fo' the purposes of
TINS Dill, and the above amendment was
prepared, to which the Commissioners of
the District of Columbia have no objection,
ana winch Is added to section of the bill"
Evening star., 1898-12-20
Presented With Parchment

Mr.. President In behalf of these brave
and MANNED confederate veterans of Bibb
county, Ga. l present to you this parch-
meEt, engrossed therein in letters of gold
the beautiful sentiments expressed by YOU
in our capital city in regard to our honored
dead"
As the President was about to proceed
DR.. Roland b. Hall, another veteran. ad-
dressed him as follows:
Mr. President, in behalf of our noble
dead. and as confederate veterans, we are
here 10 manifest our appreciation of the
noble and generous sentiment YOU have
recently uttered. Do US the honor. sir
to accept and wear this badge of a con-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-10
FOUR ABLE LIARS.

"You may not believe 1t, gentlemen"
said one of the group who, having
dined at free lunch counter, were
smoking their cigars in front Of no.
tel "You may not believe it, but l
have used fountain pen constantly
for four years and have never had the
least trouble with it."
That's remarkable" said another.
"Still I am the father of six children,
and never had to walk the floor at
night with a single one of them"
There was silence of a minute or
two, and another spoke up.
II don't doubt IT, he said "for l can
testify to something stranger still.
have a bright little 4-year-old boy at
my house, and I have never told any
of his smart sayings to my friends"
Gentlemen" remarked a fourth,
after a painful pause, II am fond of
hearing young women practice their
scales on the piano after have retired
to rest. 1t lulls me to Sleep"
One or two other persons In the
group made feeble attempts to say
something, but gave it UP. 1t seemed
to be felt that this reached the limit
Chicago Tribune.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-10

1A4/AntMoqlooo Oooyontto1 ~ Hune1nxoo4
GeerSe r Neal for Congress.
Special 70 the Register.
Huntington, w. Va, Jnly s.-The
Democratic county convention, COM
posed OF delegates from the districts,
met here to-day to select delegates to
the Congressional and Senatorial con-
ventiOns, and TO name county officers.
George l. Neal secured a solid delega-
ton for Congress without opposition.
George ]. McComas having retired from
the race. McCOmas, Meals late oppo-
nent, was selected as chairman of the
convention, and made a rousing Demo
cratic speech. Strong resolutions on
lines laid down In the Chicago plat
form, were unanimously adopted. The
resolutions censure the administration
for the bond issue in lieu OF the issue
Of greenbacks. There was not the
slightest friction or i'll feeling manifest
ed in the convention. The Marcum-
Harvey fight has entirely disappeared
and Cabell Democracy is harmonious
and united in support OF the candi-
dacy of Neal and the ticket. Major e.
A. Bennett and DR.. j. Boyce Taylor
were nominated for the legislature, Ed.
Kyle for county commissioner, and
John ]. Rowsey for county superintend-
ent Of schools.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-10
TERRIBLE MODERN SHELLS

Projectiles That Work an Immense
Amount of Destruction.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer
NOW that the thunder of the big guns
on the American battle ships has awak.
ened the echoes of the Cuban hills II is
interesting to know something of their
destructive power. A number of the ships
now in Cuban waters have been equipped
at League Island, and Philadelphia firms
have assisted in their equipment.
A firm in this city has supplied the
Brooklyn and the Minneapolis with
shells. The Brooklyn has been taking
part in the bombardment of the fortifica-
tions and was equipped to her full ca
pacity with explosive shells. d,
The Brooklyn carries eight eight-inch
breech-loading rifles, twelve five-inch
four one-pounders.
The projectiles used in the six and
eight-inch guns are all explosive shells
carrying dynamite.
Each five-inch shell carries twenty
pounds of dynamite, while each eight
inch shell carries nearly fifty pounds.
The Brooklyn was equipped with S24
eight-inch shells and 6SS five-inch shells.
The amount of explosives in these shells
therefore. is the enormous quantity of
over 25,0oo pounds, of dynamite
Notwithstanding the great destructive
force as represented by these shells. 1t is
entirely overshadowed by the shells of
the twelve-ineh guns of the Iowa and the
thirteen-inch guns of the Indiana.
Each shell of the thirteen-inch guns on
rhe -9RSiena weighs 1850 pounds unloaded
and can carry lis pounds of dynamite
When 1t is considered that the mine
which so completely wrecked the Maine
is believed to have contained not over 400
pounds of dynamite, and probably not
nearly so much, it can be readily COM
pretended what destruction is wrought
by shell from a thirteen-inch gun which
the American gunners can so accurately
place just where it will do the most good
The method by which these shells are
exploded differs very materially from
that employed several years ago.
The old form of she'll was exploded by
Illuminating cap. on the extreme point
of the shell. If a shell of this description
struck a glancing blow it would not ex-
plode. But the shells now in use are ex-
ploded by the retardatfon. BY simply
passing through some slight obstruction,
like the body of man, the shell will be
exploded, This effect is produced by an
inner mechanism which, when the outer
part of the shell is retarded by any
means, plunges forward and exploded
the dynamite
There is no danger Of an explosion i'll
the the gun at the moment of discharge
because the movement is In the opposite
direction, the inner plunger being forced
backward instead of forward. The outer
surface Of the she'll u ~ finely turned
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-10

Sistersvflle, w. va, July g.. Genfle-
men at the head Of the Standard OIL
Company and It's different branches
have been on an annual tour Of 1n-
spection for several days. They /have
been expected here this evenly
Herman F. Merker, who haY been in
ParkeTsburg, has returned Nome
On Thursday evening tide three year
old girl of Mr. and MIS-. E. Cohen, of
Wells street, was fearfully burned.
Friday morning at o'clock death re-
lieved her suffering. The remains
were taken to, Bellaire yesterday, where
they were inferred in the Hebrew GEM
etery.
"Wednesday evening at her home on
Orctafrd street, Miss Jessie Folwell
Was very pleasantly surprised by a
Inumbfr OF her young friends who call
ed in honor of her guest, Miss Myrtle
Wfthe3row, of Marietta
TheA Democratic district delegate
convenf tion Of the Tyler-Wetzel dis
trict, will be held in this city on Au-
gust I
Missl Bessie Riley, of New Mata-
moras,( has returned home
James Twitchell, of Pittsburg, was
in they city several days during the
week. Mr.. TwitcheH was one of the
first md EN- to make strike In the old
SistersIille oil field and he made q lot
of money here.
Mrs. IT. w. Atwood, of Wells street,
left during the week for Urbana, Ohio,
where She will be the guest of rela-
tives and friends for a couple of
weeks.
Miss Daisy Johnston, of Bellaire, is
the guest OF her sister, Mrs. George E.
Work.
g. A. g. Small died yesterday after
noon. The remains will be sent to<his
rormer ONE in Pennsylvania
Miss Maggie Black, Miss Cora Gardi-
ner. Misa Blanche Champbell and Miss
Ollie Roberts left yesterday for Wash
ington, Up. c., to attend the National
Educational Association
Yesterday VIM Rutter was arrested
charged v 18th stealing brass fittings and
other STUD from the leases Of Jones,
located above the city. Squire His
sam sent him to Jail to await the ac-
ton of th@ grand jury.
So far nothing has been heard Of the
whereabouts of Ed. Zane, who escaped
from the c{unty Jail at Middlebourne
John Bu4ns is improving.
Arch Eskey, now located at Hunt
ington, wa$ here during the week.
R. s. EFeland was in Parkersburg
yesterday.
Thomas Gartlan left yesterday for
Pittsburg.
Charles Pisset left yesterday for
Roane county.
Capt. B. f. Bowers, of New Martins
vile, is the gVess.-eef e. >tames1F. Frame,
his son-ip=lE.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-10
SCHLEY AND SAMPSON

Are to be PROMPTED in Recognition of
Their Services ii Destroying cervera's
Fleet.
WASHINGTON, July 9.-The President
has determined Is promote Acting Ad-
miral Sampson and Commodore Schley,
in recognition of their services in the de-
struction of the Spanish naval fleet in
American waters, but it is yet undecided
as to the extent Of promotion. Although
Admiral Sampson ranks Commodore
Schley in command of the naval forces
in Cuban waters, he Is subordinate to
that officer by two numbers in the naval
register. Commodore Schley stands num-
Der eight In the list of commodores, and
Commodore SampSon stands number ten
having been promoted to that grade with
in the past week. Commodore Watson,
also on duty With the fleet at Santiago
is senior to both 'of the others, standing
number six in his grade. When an official
report is receiver, a decision will be
reached as to the extent Of promotion to
be made
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-10
DIED..

CL1NE-On Saturday. July 8, 1893, at
$50 p. M, Maria Cline, relict OF the late
George Cline, in her list year.
Funeral from the residence Of her SON.
in-law,' John Walter, on North Sixth
street. Martins Ferry, Monday at p.
m. 1nterment at Linwood.
DRISCOLL-Saturday, July 9, 1898, at
YEARS.
Funeral Monday, July II, at a. m.
from the residence of her daughter Mrs.
Mary Connel, corner of Main and TWEEN
ty-second streets. Services at ST, Jo-
seph's church. Interment Mt. Calvary
cemetery. Friends of the family invited.
PETERSON-On Friday at 1880 .. M,
Katie Smith, wife of Emil Peterson, in
the I'D year of her age.
Funeral will take place from her hus-
bands residence, No. 2420 Jacob street,
at 2:30 p m, Sunday. Interment private
at Peninsula cemetery.
TUVTLE-On Tuesday, July 5, 1885, at
$50 O'clock p. m, John Wilson futile, in
the S6th year of his age.
BLAKELEY-At Haskins' Hospital.
Tuesday, July 8, 1885, at 10 o'clock o. m,
of Bright's disease, Edward Blakeley.
sHoUP---At her home IN Hef14s -
fsS July 4th, 1898. Il,
wire OF George Shoup. aged " yaelsIel
ROBINSON-At Canton, Ohio on Sun
day, July g. 1898 at $50 p. m, Emma, wifi
of George H. Robinson
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-10


just and humane one.
When the Sagasta ministry falls and
| it comes to a military dictatorship for
Spain-and that is the next thing in
lorder-Campos will be the man for the
hour.
The Spanish government recalled him
from Cuba because he wasevtoo just and
lenient in his dealing with the Cubans-
to suit the Spanish idea and Butcher
Weyler and Blanco followed him.
Events have shown Spain her griev-
GUS error. Maybe she will have more
faith in Campos and his civilized meth
DDS hereafter.
But it is too late for Spain to learn,
and her hereafter seems to be nil. She
has squandered her substance unright-
eously and must pay the penalty IN dis
solution.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-10
BARTLETT Is DEAD

And Cunningham, Who ID AlLved to Have
Shot Him 10 UnderArrest.
Special to the Register
Claiz,ssburg, W. W., July 9.-This
morning John R7.1lett died. He is the
man who a fey days ago was shot, 1t
is alleged, BY VIM. Cunningham, at
Francis Bros store, at Wilsonburg.
An inquest was held this afternoon.
Cunningham wass arrested and brought
to the Clarksburt Jail this evening
without trouble. | No one knows the
cause of Cunningham's rash act.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-10
AMERICAN LOSSES.
General Shafter Sends a Preliminary
Report to the War Department

Playa del Este, July 8.
Camp Near Santiago. July 8.
Adjutant General, Washington:
Complete report received of loss on
July 1 and 2: Killed % officers, EOS en-
listed men; wounded 81 officers, 1908
enlisted men; missing 70 enlisted men
The reports giving the names OF the
killed and wounded are being rapidly
prepared and it is hoped to get them of
tomorrow.
(Signed) SKATER
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-10

Washington, July 3 The President
h1s appointed Senator Cullom. Of I'LL
nois; Senator Morgan. OF Alabama;
Representative HIT, Of Illinois: SAM
ford B. Dole, President of the Hawaiian
republic. and w. f. Frear. OF Hawaii.
to be commissioners under the Hawai-
Ian annexation resolution.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-10

We would inform Editor Pecksniff,
who in discussing annexation problems
displays surprising ignorance OF the
Constitution of the United States, or
equally surprising and foolish mendac-
ity, that there can be only one kind
of government under the American flag.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-10

Apropos to the latest Spanish disas-
ter the Spanish people blame the gov
eminent, the government blames Ger
vera, Cervera blames Blanco and Blanco
keeps on pounding victories out of his
typewriter.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-10

The Ohio County Democratic conven-
ton Yesterday was the most prompt,
alert and generally harmonious polit-
zeal gathering that has assembled here
abouts for many long day. Its per-
vading spiri. augured we'll for success,
as does the very excellent ticket put in
the fed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-10

Queer folks these Spaniards. They
are mad because Cervera did not either
whip the Americans or blow up his
ships. But Cervera couldn't whip the
Americans, who, also, blew up and sunk
his ships before he had an opportunity.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-10

In exchanging Hobson and his crew of
seven for fifteen Spaniards the Spanish
general exhibited some recognition of
the actual ratio of worth, but really.
Hobson and his men are worth manx
times fifteen Spaniards. n
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-10
OBITUARY.

SHOUP-Mrs. Eunice A. Shoup an old
and highly respected citizen died at her
home in Benwood July 4th, aged 70 years.
The closing years of her life were sus-
tanned by the recollection of duties well
performed, and consoled by an earnest
and unquestionfng faith in the Redeemer
of mankind. AS a sheaf of wheat fully
ripe. She was gathered to the granary of
her fathers.
Her prolonged Illness she endured with
the calmness and fortitude of a Christian.
Affection and tenderness bestrewed her
path to the verge of the tomb. All that
fidelity and love could do to lengthen the
thread of her existence and widen the
range of her enjoyment was done.
She leaves husband, son and daughter
to mourn her loss.
JOY cometh in the morning,
And there's rest for her in store.
The night of WEAKNESS is past,
She liveth forevermore.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-10
ONE SUMMERS FAILURE.

He was a proper, nice young man,
And she a modest maid:
They were. perhaps, a little bit
Too modest, I'm afraid.
All summer long they strolled beside
The cool, inviting sea:
And as the wavelets kissed the sands,
They sighed most wistfully
But never did they plunge therein.
This modest youth and maid:
One didn't dare to prese the suit.
The kther was afraid.