davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
WARSHIP TORN OPEN
BAD BLUNDER NEARLY WRECKS
THE MASSACHUSETTS.
IN NEW YORK HARBOR
Vessel Strikes Either the Bottom or a
Reef and Suffers Serious Injury
Three Compartments Smashed in
Battleship now Back at the Navy
yard for Repairs.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE battleship
Massachusetts,, soon after leaving the
New York hayward Saturday for
Hampton roads, struck an obstruction
near Governors island in the upper
harbor and three of her compartments
were torn open. She was taken ba, k
to the hayward and will be placed in
dry-dock as soon as one is available o
ascertain the extent of her injuries.
Her commander is Capt Nicol Ludlow.
Pilot Bell, who was taking the Massa-
chusetts out, said that the tide was
unusually low and that the Massachus-
etts struck Bottom. She did not, he said,
run on diamond reef, which is off
Governors island. The injured vessel
has slight list to port. She sunk for
ward about 10 inches above the water
line. At her stern about 10 inches of
her water line is above the water. Her
pumps were kept going continuously
and it is said that there is about four
feet of water in the five compartments.
The battleship is in no danger of cap
sizing. If she sinks further she will
rest on the Bottom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
RADICAL HOPE.

Lift up glad eyes from sordid things:
Loi beauty flames Atari
Before the sunset glory pales
The brilliant evening star
The autumn dyes have touched the
hills
And kissed the valleys sweet;
And line on line in coming days
Their magic will repeat.
The sunset rays in rapture blaze
The landscape glorify;
The gorgeous light deters the night
That day in hope may die
OF roseate tints and colors rare,
OF blended shade and light
Lol gorgeous draperies decline,
Withdrawn by Holy Night
So be my suns decline at last,
When mortal strife is DER,
To rise in radiancy of hope
On life's immortal shore.
Boston Transcript.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
ONLY A HOTEL BURNED.

Weyauwega, Wis, Dec. 8.-The
Woods hotel, large three-story wood
en- structure, and one of the oldest
buildings in this city, was the only
property destroyed by fire Tuesday
night. The whole Of Main street was
threatened and assistance was sent for
from Waupaca, but luckily was not
needed, when the department arrived.
The loss is $4,000, with $4,000 insur-
ance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
CONTEST IN SOUTH DAKOTA.

Pierre, S. D., Dec. 9.-The official
count on governor was completed
yesterday afternoon The totals are:
Lee, fusion, 81, 319; Phillips, repubIi-
can, 36,949; Lewis, prohibition, 891.
The only steps taken in regard to the
contest were to protest the counting of
votes from several counties on ''irreg-
ularity Of the returns" No further
steps will be made until the time to is
sue the certificate, at the finish of
count on all officers, when a protest is
likely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
BOERS' CAMPAIGN FAILS.
Insurgent Chief Outgenerals the
Transvaal Commander.

lTdnSNddI COMMANDER.
London, Dec. 10.-The Cape Town
correspondent of the Daily Mail for
wards a dispatch which the transvaal
government had refused to allow the
Daily Nails johannesburg correspond
ent to forward from that point. He
says that the campaign recently inaug
urated by the Boer government against
Chief M'Pfeu of the Magatos tribe, in
the Zouttansborg district, has proved
a complete fasco. The chief out-man-
ouvered the Beers and is now in a
splendidly fortified mountain strong
hold, which he has long occupied as
his center of operations and where ne
has assembled a large army. Gen. Jou
bert, the commander of the Boer expe-
.dition sent against the chief, is i'll, and
with his forces in a state of semi-mu-
tiny, is returning to Pretoria. Ine
Beers have been guilty Of wholesale
butchery of women, children and I'M
armed natives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
CODY JURY DISAGREES.

Albany, N. Y, Dec. 9.-The jury in
the case of Mrs. Margaret Cody,
charged with attempting TO blackmaii
The heirs of Jay Gould, after being out
twenty-five hours, failed to reach an
agreement and was discharged. Mrs.
Cody was remanded to jail. The jury
took twelve ballots. On the first it
stood to for conviction. On the
asst to for conviction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
HOTEL FOR WoRKINGMEN.

The hotel which Mr.. d. o. Mills
erected on Blocker street near South
Fifth avenue, New York, for working
men and which was opened a year ago
last month, has paid dividend Of 3
per cent. the first year. The invest
ment covers more than $4,000
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
BRYAN WILL RESIGN.

Savannah, Dec. 11.-William Jen-
nings Bryan, colonel of the Sd Nebras
ka regiment, has either forwarded his
resignation to Washington, or it is be-
lieved to be about to do so. Saturday
he called on Gen. Lee and is under
stood to have announced his intention
Of quitting the service. Lee is to sail
for Cuba on the Panama today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
SCOTT RECOMMENDS CHANGES.
Commissioner Believes War Revenue
Act Should Be Amended.

Washington, Dec. 10.-Chairman
Dingley of the ways and means COM
mittee has received a letter from Com
of Internal Revenue Scott
recommending a number of amend
ments to the act of June IS, 1898
known as the war revenue act. The
cover change of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
OPEN HEADQUARTERS.

Milwaukee, Dec. 10.-All Of the can
lidates for United States senator to
succeed Mitchell have opened head
quarters in this city and from now on
until the legislature conyenes the
fight here will be fast and furious
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15

gov, and for many
years was an English
journalist. His leading
novels are A Princess of
Thule, Macleod of Dare,
White Wings, In Far
Lochaber, New Prince
Fortunatus, In Silk At
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
SENATOR KENNY ON THE STAND.

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 10.-The
government yesterday rested it's case
in the trial of Senator Richard R. Ken
ny, on the charge of conspiracy, aiding
and abetting in the misapplication Of
funds of the First National bank Of
Dover. Kenny was placed on the
stand in his own defense. He will be
cross examined today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
Che LEGISLATURE.
lgHyaqAy.yA.,,.

Subjoined is an official list of the
members of the next Wisconsin legis-
lature. In the case of senators, the num-
bers OF the district represented pre-
cedes last name, and in all cases post
office addresses follow the name.
Democrats are indicated by stars
The others are all republicans:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
OVER THE SAME COURSE.
Big Rowing Contests May Occur on
Same Body of Water

Ithaca, N. Y, Dec. 10.-Although
CornelIs athletic council has as yet
made no official announcement relative
to intercollegiate rowing negotiations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
GEN. BROOKE ARRIVES.

Newport, Dec. 10.-The United States
transport Berlin arrived yesterday
from San Juan. On the transport were
Major General Brooke, staff, and the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
AT TER THE OFFICES
LATEST GOSSIP FROM THE SEAT
OF WAR.
LAND OFFICE DEADLOCK

John M. Nelson a Possibility for Chief
Clerk-Trouble Over the Allotment
of Pie in the Attorney Generals De-
Observation-Disclosures Of the Governor
Taking a Hand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15

The 10th annual meeting of the Wis
consin Teachers association will be
held in Milwaukee Dec. 1929, and it
is expected a good number of teachers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15

Sylvester Scovil, the reportorial
nuisance in Cuba. has 6een restored to
favor by the war and navy depart
ments
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15

Chicago, Dec. 11:-Judge John w
Showalter of the United States district
court died Saturday of pneumonia. He
was born in Kentucky in 1874 and was
a graduate of Yale He came west in
1867 and practiced law in Chicago I'M
til February, 1895, when he was ap-
rointed to the federal bench by Presi-
dent Cleveland. He was unmarried.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15

1st Kentucky volunteer infantry, I'M
der Col Castleman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15

Major M. R. Doyon, paymaster RI
volunteers, is now in New York, but
since leaving Madison at the outbreak
of the Spanish war he has vibrated be-
tween New York, Boston, Jackson
vile, Atlanta, Porto Rico and other
points. Mrs. DCyon is with him. It
is said that he would not be averse to
remaining in the service permanently.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
BLACK AND SHOWALTER.
Prominent Men Cut Down by Grim
Reaper.

London, Dec. 1.-THE death is an
nounced of William Black, the novel
list. He was 81 wears old. born in GlaS-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15

tire, Monarch of Mincing Lane and a
Daughter of Heth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15

Mrs Elizabeth S. Blakeley, daughte:
of w. S. Grub, formerly of Baraboo
and cousin of Mrs. Frank Edsali OF
Madison, is the author of Fairy Star
light and the Dolls, charming new
story for little girls. Mrs. Blakeley
whose home is in Chicago, has penned
many pretty things before.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
Commission Congratulated.

Washington, Dec. 11.-Oficial news
Of the signing of the peace treaty was
received last evening from Judge Day.
The president was alCne at the time,
but soon all the members of the cabi-
oct called or sent congratulations
The presidents congratulations were
promptly cabled to the commission
The news of actual signing caused ?
general feeling Of relief
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
BADGER PEDAGoGUEs TO MEET

Wisconsin Teachers Association VIII
Hold It's Annual Gathering Soon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15

Tie complaint in the divorce case OF
Antionette K. Day against w. H. H.
Day has been filed in MinneapO 5
The wife shows that her age is 81
years and that of her husband IS
They were married at Downsv'Ve
Wis, Aug. Is, 1863 There is aLv,4eI
woman in the case.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15
WISCONSIN PEOPLE.

The New Time, a Chicago reform
magazine edited by Frederick q
Adams, has consolidated with the
Arena Of Boston. John Clarke Red
path, former editor of the Arena, has
been succeeded by Paul Tyner lately
of Madison and still later of Denver
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-12-15

Hungry Up North.
Ashland, Wis, Dec. 11.-George P.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-23
THE CONFEDERATES.

Miles of Bunting in Honor of Their
Parade-Meet a t Charleston Next July
Atlanta, Ca, July 22.-The city was
decorated with endless miles of bunt-
ing for the Confederate parade at 5 p.
m. Mrs. Stonewall Jackson, Miss Win
ME Davis, Mrs. Gen. John B. Gordon
and Mrs. Cabell Currie, president of
the Daughters of the Confederacy, oc-
cupied carriages, as also did General
and Mrs. Longstreet, General and Mrs.
Hooker and General Wade Hampton.
General Gordon, at the auditorium
meeting introduced Miss Winnie Davis,
the veterans giving her an ovation.
A resolution was passed to subtitute
for "the War of the Rebellion" the ex-
preston "the Civil War of the United
States"
Charleston, S. c., was selected as the
place for the encampment next July.
Adjourned sine die.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-23
OLSEN BARKING
The Second Manila Expedition Has
Arrived and One Regiment is in
the Field.

MANILA, July 10, via Hong Kong July
22.-The Decentralization of the American
troops composing the second expedition
is being pushed with the utmost energy.
The Colorado regiment is already in the
field near Parajano and other regiments
will be transferred without any loss of
time from the transports to the camp in
native boats
The u. S. cruiser Boston has been de-
tailed to cover the landing parties. She
now occupies a position almost within
range of the guns of Fort Malato, which
is only a short distance from Manila
proper.
The brigade commanded by Gen. Ander-
son is still at Cavite, but his troops are
ready to move.
The arrival here of the U. S. monitor
Monterey is anxiously expected.
The Monterey, with the collier Brutus,
left San Francisco for Manila on June g.
but is believed to have been delayed, for
her sailing was again reported from San
Francisco on June Z. She arrived at
Honolulu on June "a and left there on
June 90
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-23
WAR REVENUE STAMPS
Were Missing from Proxies, and the Vote
Was Nullity.

Were Missing from Proxies, and the Vote
Was q Nullity.
Chicago, July 22.-The aristocratlc
suburb of Lagrange has had peculiar
experience with the war revenue tax.
At the annual meeting of the fashion
able Music Hall Association, lively
factional contest arose over the con-
troll of the Lagrange Club building,
and the matter being put to vote was
apparently settled by the supposed
minority Unexpectedly producing a
large number of proxies. After the
result was announced a quiet member
arose and asked to see the proxies. He
caused sensation by declaring the
vote a nullity, the proxies not being
stamped. In the confusion the meet
ing adjourned, and decision as to
who owns the swell club building of the
suburb appears to be postpone a year
till the next annual meeting, all on &C
count of the absence of the small but
necessary war revenue stamps.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-23
PORTO RICO
Occupied the Attention Of the Cabinet
at Yesterdays Session.

WASHINGTON, July 22.-The cabinet
session to-day occupied an hour and a
half and was devoted almost exclusively
10 the Porto Rican expedition and Incl
dent aggressive steps in the campaign.
for during the session. and its lines care
fully studied. After the session is was
specifically and positively stated that
there had been no discussion whatever as
TO the peace outlook, as 10 the new phase
created by the Cuban insurgent indie
pendent attitude, nor as 10 the action of
Aguinaldo in the Philippines Gen. Miles
departure, however, was made a matter
Of congratulation, and the steps 10 follow
were thoroughly reviewed
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-23
NEWS TO THEM.
Spanish Soldiers at San Luis and
Palmas Had Not Heard of Cervera's
Loss or TOralS Surrender

WASHINGTON, July 22.-The War De-
partment has posted the following:
SANTIAGO, July %.
To Adiutant General Corbin, Washington.
Sent two troops of cavalry with Spanish
officers and Lieut.. Miley to receive sur
render of Spanish troops at San Luis and
Palmas. They had not heard OF loss of
Cerveras fleet or of Toral's surrender;
they declined to surrender unless they
could come in and see for themselves. A
detachment of officers and men came in
last night and returned this morning, ap-
parently satisfied.
QSgned) SKATER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-23
AGUIN ALDO
Declares Dictatorship and Martial
Law Over the Philippine Islands.

WASHINGTON, July 22.-The following
cablegram has just been received at the
War Department:
HONG KONG, July o.
Secretary of the Navy.
The following is for the Secretary of
War to the Adjutant General. Aguinal-
do declares dictatorship and martial law
over all the islands. The people expect
independence. Recommend China Ponies.
(Signed) ANDERSON.
Col. Anderson was the senior army of
ficer at the Philippines when the dispatch
was sent, probably several days before it's
Hong Kong date. The reference TO China
ponies means that Col. Anderson desires
that kind of cavalry animals.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-23
SEVENTEEN HOUSES
Dest~oved by Tornado at Minot, N. D.
No One Killed.

Minot, n. D., July PA tornado
struck Minot last night, demOlishing
seventeen buildings and injuring d
number of people No one was killed..
The county hospital was destroyed and
several of the inmates badly injured.
Six loaded box cars on the 500 tracks
were blown 100 feet from the rails and
demolished. A heavy hail storm fol-
lowing seriously damaged the crops
At Casselton, n. D., the storm de-
stroyed 20,000 acres OF wheat
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-23
VILE ENGLISH FABRICATION
Is the Way Spaniards at Manila De
scribe the Recent News From Cuba

scribe the Recent News From Cuba
Manila July 10, via Hong Kong, July
22.-The insurgents are gradually
getting artillery into action against
Pando, Santa Meso and Malate. The
fighting is desultory. The Spaniards
have been driven from the trenches
outside Malate and the insurgents are
strongly entrenched near the walls OF
the fort. The insurgents have begun
to lombard Malate fort and have
struck the telegraph company cable
house.
It Is said on semi-official Spanish
authority in Manila that the recent
news from Cuba is "a vile English
fabrication" that in reality the Span
iards have been victorious, that 'Ad-
miral Camara's squadron has coaled
at Singapore" and is expected here
on July %.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-23
SEVERE STORM.

Special 10 the Register.
Clarksburg, w. Va. July pa ter
rifle rain and wind storm passed here
this afternoon. The mercury fell IA
degrees in thirty minutes. Trees were
uprooted, houses injured and telephone
wires blown down.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-23


Hong Kong. July 22.--Lettcrs re-
ceived here from Cavite, dat<d July 10
differ from the advices receiver >dlrect
from Manila. The former say Kim
surgents have been rVulsed near
alto, and that they are Now making
progress. There IL also said
much dissension among them,
to alleged bribery upon the pan
priests.
Aguinaldo, IL is further stated, ra(
fuses to be subordinated to the United
States. He does not seem to realize
his position, as evidenced by his APP
Dointment Of cabinet, his declaration
Of Independence and the formal hoist
ing Of the insurgeat flag.
About 800 Americans. II also ar
pears from the letters from cayite,
have been landed half way between
Manila and Cagite. and the United
States cruiser Boston has gene to sup
port them in case Of an emergency.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-23
DIsoRDERLY SOLDIERS.

SATLT STE. MARIE, Mich. July r.
Some OF the Eighteenth Pennsylvania
volunteer infantry have aroused the ire of
the citizens here. Last night while armed
guards were arresting soldiers who were
under the influence of liquor. squad Of
soldiers attempted to dispense a crowd
which gathered. Bayonetss It Is alleged,
were used. and one man was wounded.
The matter. 1t IS said. VIII be reported to
Secretary Ager.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-23
INTENTIONS OF THE
ADMINISTRATION,
Commodore Watson Will Not Bonn
bard Spanish Coast Towns.

He Is Going on the Hunt of Admiral Camara's
Fleet, and When That Is Disposed of, His
Mission Will Be Ended--Porto Rico to Be
Held, as Well as One Of the Carolines--Plenty
of Work Devising Forms of Government for
Conquered Islands--Havana will Not Be
Attacked Before Fall.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-23
MISS THEIR CABLES.

MADRID. July TIT is said IN official
circles that as no dispatches having been
received recently from Capt. Gen Bianco.
the Spanish government IS Considering
the means OF restoring couansunicat ion
with Cuba.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-23
FRESH BEEF
And Fresh Bread Now Being Served to
Gen. Skaters Soldiers.

WASHINGTON, July 22-Gen. Eagan,
chief of the commissary department of
the army, to-day received a dispatch from
Col. Weston, chief commissary with Gen.
Skaters army, as follows:
SANTIAGO, July %.
The Mississippi came IN yesterday Is
sued to troops and hospitals 25,C00 pounds
fresh beef. Full rations of fresh bread is
sued to two divisions, and in a few days
all will have fresh bread Ovens now on
the way. Adjutant General Corbin's son
met me at Siboney.
(Signed) WESTON,
chief
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-23

Of Porto Rico and similarly cir
cumstanced acceSsions win be left
to commission or commissions,
to be appointed. to draft the laws
for adoption by Congress. The
government is likely to be busy
from now on considering all these
matters of governmental detail.
1t is a certainty as far as can now
be foreseen that Guam, the island
in the Ladrone group that was
captured by this government, viii
be permanently retained as coal
ing and supply station. For these
purposes it Is valuable from it's
location between the Sandwich
and the Philippine islands, but on
the point whether the rest OF them
will be kept | am not sure. They
may be and they may not be. The
disposition of the Philippines Ia
unsettled and depends upon cir
cumstances.
AS to the attitude OF Garcia and
the insurgents in Cuba, there Ia no
charge in our intentions. This
government has not been misied
r its estimate of those forces.
oppressive hand OF Spain
70 50 long. contend-
), pu' qss 4 OF SD d
Should have been little expectation
of greater abilities than are now
shown by them. This government
will have to treat them kindly, but
firmly. 1t has made a pledge to
establish firm and stable govern
ment and that must be carried out.
1t therefore may be In the light OF
present circumstances and condi-
tons, many years before affairs
there have SO shaped themselves
as to entrust the island to tue Gu
bans and we finally yield our
possession of them. The transit
ton must be gradual, step by step.
and the final general change Of
control effected only after a thor
ough training and demonstration
OF the abilities Of the people, be-
ginning with the trial Of some of
the leaders In at first minor capac-
tiles. This is what is to be looked
for and the gradual transition will
consume a length of time eonsid-
able at variance with what the peo-
pie most expect.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-23
The GOSSIP OF A DAY.
Several Events That Created Inter-
est In Washington Yesterday.

Keeping an Eye on Aguinaldo--Not Ready to
Designate a PoIicy--European Opposition
to Watson's Raid Unavailing--Lack of
Lighters May Delay Miles--Lieutenant Hob
son in Washington With an important Re-
port.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-23

Paris, July 22.-The Matin to-day
publishes a paragraph saying that
while nothing definite is known, it is
rumored that Senior Leon y Castillo
(the Spanish ambassador at Paris) has
been instructed to approach Gen.
Horace Porter, United States ambassa-
dor to France with the view of open
ing secret peace negotiations.
Gen. Porter said to a representative
of the Associated Press: "You can de-
ny in the most emphatic manner that
any peace negotiations have been open
ed up to the present moment. I can
not conceive what originated the Ma
tins statement"