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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

UNDER the reign of the republican
party the wealth producers of this
country are feeling the lash of the
financial despots who dictate the pol
Nv of the NJ Kinley administration.
WAIST and necessity ale expelling
every repining thought of those who
in 1896 looked for the halo that sur
rounded the vision of McHanna pros
peritV.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

IN Havana there is device for pro-
tecting passengers from the eNtortion
of cabmen which might Profitably be
Initiated by other countries. The
lamp-posts are painted in various
colors-red for the central district,
blue for the second circle, green for
the third, etc.-and. thus the fare
knows Immediately when he has
passed the legal boundary, and pays
accordingly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

GEN FITzHUGH LEE says that the
9Th army corps. of which he is
commander. will probably go to Cuba
about the last of this month. When
asked if he expected 20 go before his
corps, he replied NO. l had too
much trouble staying there without
soldiers when / was there last"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

More than twenty million free sam
Piles of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
have been distributed by the manu-
faeturers. What better proof of their
confidence in its merits do you want?
1t cures piles, burns, scalds. sores, in
the shortest space of time. T. H.
Thomas, A j. Riess and NJ T. Balm
sen, druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

Inski-Look here. Is it you that has
been circulating the report that L had
not washed my face for seven years?
Sinski-No. All said was that if
wasp wanted TO sting you he'd have to
carry a shovel.-London Tit-Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

Monarch over pain. Burns, cuts.
sprains, stings- Instant relief Dr.
Thomas Electric Oil. At any drug
store. For sale by Marshall 4 Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

MAJ. Il. w. MCCLAUGHEY. of Joliet,
has received a cablegram from Col.
Fred Bennitt. of the Sd Illinois vol
unteers, that his son, John q. Nc
Claughry. is seriously i'll with typhoid
fever at the regimental camp in Porto
Rico
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

Arnold's BromU Celery cures head
aches, 10. % and so cents Reiss'
drug store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

I'VE democratic ticket is the work
ingman's ticket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

TOR SALE-COAL In ANY QUANTITY
L Of 20 bushels pr oter OF ease per ton, de-
3yered C. o. u. TO any part OF the city. Leave
orders st Commercial bnuse barber shop Rock
Tsisrd. or Enos James, Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

WTANTED-BOARDER CHOICE ROOMS
~ and board 2s35 Fourth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

"ANTED-A GIRL TO DO GENERAL
w hoGsework. Apply at 1897 Fourth ave.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

"ANTED-GIRLF FOR GENER Al HOUSE
w work at i.s9 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06
WANTED.

WANrED-coMPETE GIRL AT 1900
w Second ayeune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

A RT LESSONS $40 TWENTIETH
n street. 30 cents. Paintipgs cleaned and
repaired carefully Lace dresses and curtains
mend ed like new. Fine Iaces mended and done
no properly. Feathers curled send YOUR
address to Miss Platt, s3l Twenty-third street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06
FINE TAILORING

regarding that be found by looking
this adj Here prices quote: Fall novelties
prices range $1S 800 s22 $25 and The
prices the fall from S. $3.50 &c. $3.50 and
Come fine line
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

nor SALE-CHE&P LOTS IN M'MAS-
II ter's addition, old baseball grounds. These
lots will be sold from 800 upward small
amount down balance on long time at per
cent. Resdy Bros, room L. Mitchell Lynde
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

WANTED GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSE
w work. at 5S9 Twenty-third street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

LrOR SALE-AN S-ROOM HOUSE. YEARS
. Old. with city water. sewer and barn, at
2SOs Fifth and a half avenue. Inquire prem
iSeS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

"ANTED-A FURNISHED ROOM FOR
GUS ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

VI gage loans by W. II. Eastman. I7I2 Sec
ond avenue. without publicity removal He
also makes conections--hard ones specially.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

ENOR RENT-THREE OFFICE ROOMS
over l70e Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

ENlR RENT-A NICELY FURNISHED
Il front room at COS Eighteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

NOR RENT ROOMS. FURNISHED OR
u unfurnished, single or ensuite, 40 Forty
third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

UrANTED-Two GOOD HUsTLERS TO
w sell installment specialtfeS Salary or
coIamssion- T. w LyerInlFe, 1913 Seco2d
avenue Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

L'OR RENT-TwO FURNISHED ROOMS.
II 10 ladies or gentleman, ut 3l6 Sixteenth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

ElOR SALE-THEFINEST BA RFIXTURES
Il IN the city NJ great bargain, if taken Ut
once. apply to F. j. Burus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

nor RENT SEPT l. TWO STEAM
II heated rooms in Hurst block; suitable for
offices orprivate apartments Apply at Jack
son & Hurst s office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

LNOR RENT-TWO PLEASANT FUR
n n!s1ed rooms ~ 1918 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

WTANTED-TO, LOAN MONEY ON Ola
w mouds. watches. jewelry. hardware,
musical Instruments. bicycles. clothing. dry
goods, furniture. etc. Highest cash prices
paid for second hand goods of all kinds also.
The above goods for sale ut half the usual
store prices. All business transactions strictly
confidential. His new number and location,
1898 Second avenue. Don't forget IL. j. w.
Jones. Two rings 1877.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06
FOR SALE.

-~-~~~~~~~~~~~~~-~~~N~~~
ENOR SALE-TWO GOOD BUILDING LOTS
II S0xi50 feet near c., K S p. depot, u
bargain, 81 400.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

NTANTED-A FEW HONEST AND IN
w dustrio men. with some cash. Can Sc
cure permanent positions with the American
Condensed Horse Feed company. y FIRST
avenue. If YOU caa not furnish good refer
ences do rot apply. We also want one first
class boo1iSeeper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-06

"AHTED-A RELIA BILE ROH FOR GEN
w erai work small fruit farm. Call
once. II. Ill. Harter. corner Eighteenth ave
nue. and Thirty eighth street
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
Spaniartls Loot Santiago.

PLAYA DEL ESTE, July l9.-Since the
exodus Of refugees the Spanish sol
diers have INDUCED in uncontrolled
looting of tic city. The houses
and shops Of the fleeing men
and women have been entered
10y bands OF armed soldiers, who
have robbed them of everything they
cared to take and destroyed what re.
mained. The soldiers drank the wines
and liquors in the cellars of the resi-
dences, and rolled about the streets
fighting among themselves and as
saulting the remaining residents of
the city, who arc terror stricken.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
AMID THE WRECKS.
vessels Which Composed Adm. Ger.
yera's Fleet Litter Coast of Crbo
buzzards Are Feeding on tho Corp.es and
others lowering Over the UnrecosnIz-
able Mass of Twisted, Melted Iron,
Exploded Shells and Firearms.

OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July :, ";
Kingston, Jamaica. July 1.-THE YES
seis which composed Adm. Cervera'!
squadron, converted into wrecked
charncl houses, are littering the Cubar
coast, ana the scenes of dcsolation,
ruin, horror and death battle descrip,
tion.
At the entrance of the harbor of
Santiago dc Cuba lies the Reina Mer.
cedes, sunk at midnight on July 3.
Westward, five miles from the harbor.
is torpedo boat destroyer, stuck fast
in the rocks, close in shore and bat.
tered by the surf. Rocks lutting out
OF the water in front of where she
lies hide her hull from view. Her
davits and the top of her coming
tower alone mark her resting place.
Visible from the sea, a few miles
further, in an inlet embraced by two
mighty arms OF black rocks that ex.
tend half a mile into the sea, are the
remains of the twin cruisers Infanta
Marie Teresa and Almirantc Oquendo,
formerly the pride Of the Spanish
navy.
On beyond lies the Vizcaya a mass OF
ruins, and AZ miles away from Santa.
60 de Cuba the Cristobol Colon lies
helpless on her sides, with her smoke.
stacks under water.
The Infanta Maria Teresa and the
Almirante Oqucndo stand upright,
stuck fast on the rocky shoals. All
that is left of them IS their outer
hulls, the heavy arnor defying total
annihilation. Inside of them the work
of destruction is complete Their
boilers, engines, bunkers and maya.
zines have been blown into unrecog.
nizablc masses Of twisted, melted iron.
Exploded shells, burned rifles and re.
volvers, pieces of yellow brass work
and gold and silver coin, melted by
the intense heat, are strewn all over
the remains of the once proud armored
cruisers, whose protective decks only
stand in places.
But the most ghastly, horrible
sights in those steel cOffins are the
mangled, Scared and charred bodies
OF hundreds of brave sailors, sacrificed
for their country. Buzzards are feed
ing off the dead and others are hover
ing over the wrecks.
On the beach other flocks of vulturcs
sit in silence waiting for the sea to
give up its dead. Every tide adds to
the tale of horror, washing up such
objects as, for instance, a sleeve en-
closing wasted arm, other portions
If human bodies gnawed by hungry
sharks and countless relics OF the
battle.
Attention has been given to the
burial of the dead of the enemy, and
over 100 bodies taken from the ships
Or washed ashore have been inferred
upon the beach by Rr. Adm. Samp-
sons orders.
Those which now remain are either
almost totally consumed by fire,
,harred beyond belief or in the depths
IF the sea. These form the food of
-hs buzzards who keep constant vigil |
about the wrecks.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
FROM SHAFTER.
The General Cables to the Wa n..
ment His Plan OF Campaign in the
Coming Battle at Santiago.

WASHINGTON, July l2.-Thc war de
pariment Monday made public three
dispatches from Gen. Shafter received
in the early hours of Monday morn.
ing and about o'clock Monday after.
noon.
The following was received at 1880
am:
PLAYA DEL EsTE-The navy has
promised after the bombardmcnt be.
gins 10 get in close to the harLor
with some of their light draft boats.
II the boubardmcnt is not quickly
conc.n-iYc they will make the at.
tempt AS soon as IIenry's reinforce
mcnts arrive we will surround the
town and can knock it to pieces with
our light guns. Capt Goodrich, of
the St Louis, assisted me very ably in
discmbarlling troors
Twenty-thrcc minutes later the fol.
lowing was rcccived:
My plans for Monday arc to keep up
the ombardment Of the trenches and
city and complete the investment on
the northwest by the troops which
have just arrived at Siboney, one regi,
mcnt of which, the lst Illinois, has
now reached me.
Soon after noon, Monday, the follow
ing was received:
| regret to report that Capt, Rowcll,
2nd infantry, was killed late Sunday
afternoon.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
Coal Miners strike Broken.

PITTSBURGH. Pa, July l. The strike
Of the coal miners in the third pool is
practically broken and most of the
men have returned to work without
obtaining the district price. The CT
forts of the officials 10 secure the CO.
operation of the fourth pool miners
proved futile. The men say they were
compelled to resume work as their
families were without means of sub
sistence
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
big Railroad Combine.

NEw YORK, July 1.-THE Jolrnal
priu IS story that Cornelius Wander
bilt, J. Pierpont Morgan and others
arc forming big syndicate to bring
about the consolidation of the Big
Four, c., II. & d. and Chicago, IndiaL-
apolis & Louisville railroads. II Is
further stated that the Lake Erie e.
Western, Wheeling &c Lake Erie, Hock-
ing Valley, Sandusky & Hooking and
Cleveland, Lorain g. Wheeling, the
big bituminous coal roads of Ohio, are
to be brought under the same general
MANAGEMENT
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
Probably rcrished In the Flames.

CLEVELAND, o., July 1o.--F. IIcmpy's s
planning mill, at No. 139 jefferson
street, was destroyed by fire, sup
posed to be of inccndiary origin, Mon
day. Loss sac 600, insurance S25, 900.
In the ruins Of the burned mill were
found some charred bones and flesh
evidently the remains of man who
had Tcrishcd in the flames. As the
mill was not in operation when the
fire broke out and no employees were in
the building, the remains are supposed
to be those of tramp.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
Dad Marksmen or Poor Powder.
about the wrecks.

LONDON, July 1.-THE Times in an
article Monday reviewing the war,
enters into minute criticism of the
naval battle of Santiago de Cuba and
arrives at the conclusion that Either
the Gunnery of the Spaniards afioat,
as on shore, must be hopelessly incom.
petent, or their ammunition must be
ncarlv worthless"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
Nothing But Unconditional Surrender

New YORK, July IA Playa del
Este cable says that Gen. Torsl's prop
osition to surrender Santiago was to
not destroy ships, harbor forts or am
munition, if allowed to evacuatc the
city. the soldiers taking only side
arms, and being allowed 90 miles star,
without molestation. A report says
that Shafter and mis- officers thought
the proposition should be accepted,
but nothing but unconditional sur.
render would be consented to by the
president
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
Internni Rrrennr Ru,ing.

OwENsBoBo Ky. July IL. Collector
Franks has received a Litter from Com
missioner Of Internal Revenue Mason
TO the effect that when money is de-
posted in bank or open Don-interest
bearing certificates, IA two-ccnt stamp
tax is requisite, but that when mere
pass book credit entries are entered no
tax is necessary.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
Gen. Williams Condition.

MoUNr STERLING, Ky. July 19.-The
condition OF John :. ("Cerro Gordo)
Williams. cA-United States senator
and veteran OF two wars, who has been
sinking at his home near this city, is
such that the end is only n question of
n few hours. lie has been unable for
days to take any nourishment, is stead
iIy growing weaker and his nurses do
not expect him TO survive the day
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
Find Themselves Wealthy.

MUNCIE, lad, July 1@.-R NJ. Ball
and Henry c. Klein have been in
formed that two lead mines supposed
to bc almost worthless. which they re-
Gently purchased in Colorado, have
caused a sensation in the mining dis
tricts 10y the large productions recent
ly discovered. Klein and Ball could
become millionaires 10y accepting the
profTered prices from western miners
for the property.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14

WAsmXGroN. July s-The navy de-
partment has received the following
cablegram from Adm D.wey:
"CAyrrE. July I, via Hong Kong,
July S.-United States troops have
landed and hay, been comfortably
housed at Cavitc, Luzol island. In
surgents still active. AguinaldO pro-
claimed himself president Of the rcvo-
lutionary republic on July I.
DEWEY
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
Americas Conditions OF Peace.

MADRID. July 12.-It is asserted
that the United States makes the fol-
lowing demands rs conditions of
peace; First-The possession of Cuba
and Porto Eica, with port in the
CanarieS Sccond--An indemnity of
eiS, OOO, 600 (about S24O 600, 600. Third
The retention of the Philippines as a
guarantee of the payment of the in
demnity. These terms are regarded
as impossible.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
Fatal Street Car Collision.

WASHINGTON, July 1l.-An electric
Ear on the Congress Heights road fill
cd with passengers crashed into n
horse car of the Anacosta line Sunday
night And unknown man was killed
and bctw""n 25 and so people injured,
several of them fatally. Both cars
were demolished and the horses OF The
Anacosta car killed.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
SKATERS REPORT.
Two Killed and -Four Wounded In the
Sunday Afternoon Battle at SAN
tiago de Cuba.

WASHINGTON, July 12-The follow.
ing report of casualties in the first
division at Santiago Sunday was re-
ceived at the war department Monday
afternoon:
PLAYA DEL ESTE, July l9.-Killed-
Capt. Charles W. Rowell, Cd infantry,
and Private Peterson, Company A, I'd
infantry.
Wounded-Lieut. NJ. j. Lutz, Cd in.
fantry. Privates: Charles Janch, Com
pany A, Cd infantry; Charles Lentki,
Company B, cd infantry, and Nelson
Gilbert jr., alst infantry.
SHAFTER
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
x..tt ----
'"ia'erde Blown un by n shell.

,., ~" iohK'July IA Key West dis
- ~" says that news has reached
;% ''v o' the destruction OF the Span
81, 'famship Viilaverde by the United
&c ',eN San6oats Hawk and Castine, on
~, oeach at Mariel, Cuba. The Villa
o.u '' was on the way from Mexico
tn supplies aud munitions for
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
Trouble Brewing In Spain.

LONDON, July THE Madrid CORE
spondent of the Daily Chronicle says:
Trouble is brewing. The excitement
here is great myself saw Senor
Silvela hooted little while ago. lie
took refuge in the Hotel Roma. from
where he drove home in q cab.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
Spsnlsh As Go tp.

LoNDoN, July 9.-Spanish As went up
Friday on the ruinor that Madrid IS
negotiating with Washington FOR
peace, but the officials OF The British
foreign Office say there arc no indiea-
tions that peace is being negotiated.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
New Orleans People on the Bourgogne

NEW ORLEANS, July THE only
New Orleans people known 80 far to
have been aboard La Bourgogne arc
Mrs. Jules Aldige, sr, her daughter.
Mrs. DIR. Robert Borde. and the latter's
little girl. Mrs Aldige and her daugh-
ter are well-known in New Orleans SO
ciafv
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
hawaiian CommI..,op,r. An,,,n,.,

h.. .@'"iNoIoN,July 1.-THE president
no 'Ppo'n'ed Senator Cullom, OF ILL.,
D. senator Morgan. Of Alabama,
toIs r'',en 'at've Hit, of Illinois, San.
ps.,'' Do'e' president Of the Hawaiian
10 ruOhc' and w. T. Frear, OF Hawaii,
va - commissioners under the JIa.
annexation resolution.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
No Trouble with Germany.

WAsnINGToN. July s.-Thc last adj
vices from Adm. Dewey received here
were dated July As they make no
mentioa Of trouble with Germany the
rumor that he had fired on a German
vessel is pronounced baseless No adj
vices could have reached cable sta
ton since July T.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
Germans at Manila.

WAsuINGroS, July 9.-Thc report
that Adm. Dewey fred on German
ships at Manila is not believed. II Is
reported that Germans have landed
stores on Mnrivales Bay, Philippine
islands, under cover OF night
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
h'anoo Urges "warto ,hs End" "

AEiS' July IA letter from Mad.
.' '"yN thal Gen. Blanco, in replying
~ '"' governments request for his
''"S OF the situation, urges "war to
''e eA'' and asserts that the Cuban
,'uu 'cerS can not lie reconciled to the
.-'a Of the handing over OF the islands
~ Ue Americans, especially now that
great majority Of the Cubans favor
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
A Victim Of tho fnnrth.

MAssILLoS, o., July 6 --John Whit.
man. OF Doylcstown, north Of here, hTs
died from injuries caused by the burst
ing Of Fourth Of July cannon.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
Peace Rumor.

LoSpoN, July THE Madrid corre'
spondent OF the Daily Telegraph sent
n dispatch to his paper Wednesday
morning, say ing: II am informed that
pc ace will be demanded to-day"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
rlirlotic Service. Kan,a. civ.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, July l1.-Spccial
'''FloNc services were held in many
'"u'c"*' sunday. 1t was the rres-
,'"'' PROCLAMATION. While the re.
Us asnect Of the war was empha-
'N'u' spirit Of patriotism breathcd
q" every utteraance. The churches
were IN most instances beautifully
'''ora'ed and special musical pro.
FTammeS were rendered
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14

,.,, 'DoS' July 1.-THE Pail Mall Ca.
tbs, - authority for the statement
s,i, H'ng Leopold, Of Belgium. will
' ''e United States this fall
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
Christian rndsavor Convention Closed.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. July II. The l7th
International Christian Endcavor con-
vention closed its sessions with IN cX-
cellent programme at Centennial park
Monday night. While tho attendance
this year has not been as large as
was expected. the exercises have been
OF most interesting nature and pro-
duciive of great good.
The Madrid correspondent of the
Temps says: "Thc end is impatiently
awaited, even the government not at
tempting To disguise its conviction
that after the fall of Santiago, the
time will have come for thinking about
overtures of peace, especially rs all
Europcon chancellorics advise this
course.
1t is announced that James j. Coz
bett and kid" Mccoy have agreed up
on terms for a e5.round match. TO come
OF at Buffalo August 81. The purse
will be $4,000. with side bet prob.
ably.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
Gen. Otis viii Hasten His Departure.

SAN Francisco, July 1l.-Mat Gen.
Otis will hasten his departure for
Manila, in accordance with instruc-
tions from Washington. He may go
on either the Peru or City of Puebla,
which arc to sail not later than the
middle OF next week, without waiting
for the other vessels now being pre-.
pared for use as transports On reach
ing Manila Gen Otis will probably as
sumo command of all the troops in the
field, leaving Gen. Merritt free to take
charge of his duties as governos gen.
eral.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-07-14
D0NS OPEN FIRE.
Their Light Guns, However. Were Soon
Silenccd by the Americans.
Everything on the Firing Line Is Now
Ready for the Commencement OF Hos
tllities In Case the Spanish General
Does Not Surrender Monday.

WAsHISGTOS, July 1l.-Shortly after
midnight the war department gave
out the following dispatch from Gen.
Shafter: