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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-06-23
CROP REPORT FOR JUNE.
United States Department OF Agri.
culture. Division Of statistics


Spring wheat Acreage. Pre-
liminary reports on the spring
wheat acreage. with North Dakota
and South Dakota. in particular.
subject to revision. indicate y total
area seeded OF about 16 500 600
acres, which. added to rne area in
winter wheat reported last month.
indicates total wheat acreage of
about 43 600 900 acres, or rather
over 3.500.OOO acres greater than
last year.
There is an increase of 8 per
cent in Minnesota and South Da-
kota, OF 10 per cent in Nebraska,
OF IL per cent in North D,kOta.
of % per cent in Iowa, of 20 per
cent IN Washington, and of 8 per
cent in Oregon.
Condition.-'l'he average condi-
ton of spring wheat is the almost +,
it not entirely, unprecented one Of
100 9. as compared with 1876 on
June l, 1897. and June average
of 92.5 for the past ten years. The
neareast approach to this almost
phenomenal condition WIS on June
|, 1896, when the average was 90 9.
Nearly all the principal spring
wheat States report condition ex-
ceeding that indicative of full
normal crop, North Dakota report
ing 104. South Dakota lob,
Nebraska 105, Iowa 1O2, and
Oregon, while Minnesota reports
100 and Washington 81. 1t is n
significant fact thai of the twenty
four States reporting on the con-
dition of Spring wheat. and which
include New England and the
Pacific coast, six report full nor
NAL crop, and eleven condition
indicating from | to IA per cent
above the normal.
Winter Wheat The average
condition of winter wheat is &c. g,
MS compared with 78 5 at the CORE
spending date last wear, and Sig,
the average for the last ten years.
The averages in the principal
States are as follows: New York.
Maryland, and West Virginia. 90 !;
Pennsylvania and Missouri, 90 :;
Kentucky and Wisconsin, 90; Ohio.
81 Michigan and Iowa, 81; In
diana, 80 Kansas aud Virginia.
l04 Nebraska, 1O5 Washington.
lO3 Oregon. 107 Oklahoma, 100;
and California. 33.
Oats Acreage The total re-
ported acreage in oats Is 1.6
per cent less tnan last year. There
is decrease of S per cent in In
diana. 5 per cent in Illinois, , per
cent in Wisconsin. 2 per cent IN
Minnesota, 4 per cent IN Iowa, and
Z per cent in Missouri. On the
other hand. there is an increase Of
3 per cent in Pennsylvania. Of
per cent i'm Kansas, and of per
cent in Nebraska.
CONDITION. The average condition
of oats is 90, rs com pared with 50
on June l, 1897, and COL. the
aV, rage for the last ten years. The
princIpnl State averages are as fol-
lows New York, PENNSYLVANIA,
Ohio. and Illinois. SO f; Michigan.
80; Indiana. 90; Wisconsin. Mime
sofa, and North Dakota. 100; Iowa
and South Dakota. 1903 Nebraska.
l04 f; Missouri. 93: md Kansas 81
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-06-23

The marriage OF Senator Reed. Of
the Clarksburg Telegram to Miss
Bonnie Belle Smith, of that city,
which was consumated last Thurs.
day evening, June l6, 1898, was a
very elaborate affair and the happy
couple are now in the East on a
wedding tour.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-06-23

The Board Of Regents OF the
State Normal Schools, IN session
during the past week, made but
few changes among the teschers.
Col. k. ). Carr wrs elected Secre-
tAry Of the Board.
At Marsh u College, the Glenn.
vile aud Sbepherdstown normal
schools the old teachers we're all 70
elected. A. West Liberty U. S.
Fleming vas elected principal in
place Of j. II Deahl, resigned. A.
FairmOnt W. d. Standiford was
unable TO accept his old position
because Of his being an officer in
the second regiment. Roy Roger.
Of UPshur county, graduate Of
the State University in this years
class was elected in bis stead. Miss
Winnie Stewart Of MonOnRalia and
Miss Mabel Gardner. OF Berklev.
sucoeed Misses Norris and Fordyce.
A. Concord Normal School Miss
Virginia on'i' n, Of ClArksburg was
elected IN phce OF Miss Mamie
McCreery.
The salary Of The principals was
6Eed az 1904. assistants at S7O0
ARd other teachers Al S620 = year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-06-23

The Clarksburg Mail devotes a
whole page to an expose of the
schemes aud alleged forgeries of the
wife OF Governor Atkinson in con-
nectlon with the Camden estate
and it makes "mighty interesting
reading" and convinces the most
unprecedented reader that she is
guilty Of something wrong.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-06-23
Kingwood. June %. 1S0s

The latest news from the war in
Cuba, is that Gen. Shafter has ar
rived at Santiago with the Army Of
Invasion from Tampa and is land
ing under cover OF SIMPSONS feet.
which has shelled the enemy out Of
that section. News of hard lighting
Is looked for now every day.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-06-23

Another one of the newspaper
boys gets plum that he Is entitled
to. Bro. jim McGlothlin, of the
Ravenswood News has been ap.
pointed postmaster of that place
and we hasten to extend our con.
CALCULATIONS for Jim is mighty
good fellow and ought to have any
thing he wants.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-06-23

In this Issue we publish the
Sheriff's delinquent list and we
are ashamed of it these Repu blican
prosperity times. Not on our own
account because we always pay our
taxes promptly, but because it is
so long this year and contains :he
names Of some young men who try
10 take prominent part in busl.
ness and social affairs and who
should blush with shame to have
their names published and posted
for non payment Of a small sum
for the support of their country.
And we hope to live 20 see law
that will require receipted tax bill
at the polls before a vote can be
cast.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-06-23

From letter In the Barbour
Democrat Of last week. written bv
Herman Gordon Johnson, of Nash
vile, Tennessee, we extract the fol-
lowing item of interest
That West VIrglnlans are patriotic
wherever they are was shown by the
fact that j. N. Calvert, of King
wood, who was student at the
University at Nashville. volunteered
with the first Tennessee Regiment
which left here last Friday for the
Philippines.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-06-23

One of the special features for
the celebration here on the 4th Of
July, will be two big cannous
In charge of four gunners from
the Cadet Corps Of the University,
In full Artillery uniform. The
guns will be in the parade and af-
forwards cred from some hill around
here, to waken up the old town
and as a salute in honor of Uncle
Sans birthday. The cannons
were secured by J. Ami Martin
through Hon. Geo. U. Sturgiss,
President of the Board of Regents
of the University.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-06-23
Wool Wanted.

We are now IN the market for wool
Before selling, consult as Will pay
the highest price, either in cash or
goods
JoHS J. COOKE a. soNs,
HowesvHle, w. Vai
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-11

United States Volunteers. is honorably dschsrssd
from the service OF the United States.
Major JOHN MCCLELLAN. chief ordnance onhcer Unite4
states VounteerJ, will proceed 10 Jacksonville. F1as
for duty as chief ordnance officer OF division.
The leave OF absence granted Captain THOMAS =
WOODBURY.. 10th Infantry. is extended ten days
NAVY.
Captain c. F. GOODRICH. detached from command -
the St Louis and ordered command the Newark.
Paymasters Clerk WALTER f. CLENDANIEIA nouas.
mated BY Paymaser H. 7. Stanclin. retired. ana
appointed 70 assist in settling accounts at Washing
ton Navy Yard
Assistant Surgeon WILLIAM N. CARTON ordered to the
Vermont.
Assistant Surgeon JEROME F. cHAFFEE detache1
from the Vermont and ordered to the Naval Hospital
Naval Cadet C. r. TRAIN detached from the SIN Fran
cisco and ordered home on leave Till September 30
Naval Cadet VI. W. OSTERHoUSE detached from the
San Francisco and ordered home leave TIL Sep
TENDER 20.
Naval Cadet W E. GALBRATTH. detached from the San
Francisco and ordered home on leave TIL sepem-
Der 30
Naval Cadet CHARLES W. FISHER. detached from the
San Francisco and ordered home on leave TIL Sep
TENDER 30.
Naval Cadet J. T. BURwEII. detached from the San
Francisco and ordered home leave Till septsm-
Der 80
Naval Cadet ROBERT I. BERRY. detached from the
San Francisco and ordered home on leave I'LL Sep
TENDER 30
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-11
MOVEMENTS OF WAR VESSELS.

Guantanamo Bay. Aug. q, - a. m, via Playa
del Este. Cuba delayed in transmission. The
g., Paul has arrived here from Porto Rico and
proceeds to Santiago de Cuba in order TO embark
troops.
Roth the ST Paul and the St Louis will en-
bark the troops outside the harbor entrance.
being too long to enter the harbor proper
Captain Clark formerly Of the battle-ship Ore
gon, is going North on the ST. Paul. owing 10
bad health.
Captain A. &. Barker, formerly OF the Newark,
commands the Oregon. and Captain G. F. Good
rich formerly Of the 81. Louis. commands the
Newark The latter. with the Detroit. Suwanee
and Scorpion. accompany the Resolute to the
Isle of Pines. Captain Goodrich is in charge OF
the expedition. which sails to-day or Tomorrow
The Niagara's sailing for Key West. via Porto
Rico has been delayed until to-day.
speedy conclusion Of the peace negotiations
one way or the other Is earnestly hoped FOR
throughout the fleet. as the state Of nacton and
suspense is trying TO officers and men. though
the health and discipline of the naval forces are
good There are only 10 men on the sick list
out OF $500 men on the ships in this harbor.
and none Of the cases are serious
Chief Engineer c. J. MacConnel the fleet en-
glneer. Of the flagship New-York Will go North
in q day or so on sick leave He has been suf-
fering from rheumatism almost since the war
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-11
MOVING TO NEW CAMPS.
THE SECRETARY OF WAR ORDERS MANY
REGIMENTS TO CHANGE THEIR
crATTONc


Washington, Aug 10.-Adjutant General Corhtn
has issued the following statement
The Secretary OF War has ordered one division OF
the First Army Corps from Chattanooga 10 Knox.
VILE Tenn, and another division OF the same corps
from Chckamauga 10 Lexington Ky. division OF
the Fourth Corps. now at Tampa, has been ordered
to Huntsville. Ala. The Second Division General
sas. Va. has been ordered Mdiletown. Penn
The advisabilty Of marching the troops from
Chckamauga to Knoxville and Lexington is under
consideration. .
The division ordered to Knoxville is the Second.
and consists Of the following regiments: 3lst Mich.
igan LIST Georgia. 9Th Ohio I5sth Indiana. LIST West
Virginia I'd Ohio. list Pennsylvania and 18th Minnie
sofa.
The Third Division ordered 10 lexington con.
sists Of the 18th Minnesota. 9TH Pennsylv eth
Mississippi. 2lst Kansas. 18th NewYork, 9th Penn
syvania, % Missouri and LIST New Hampshire
The troops Of the Fourth Corps, ordered from
Tampa to Huntsville. Ala. are the I'd Pennsylvania
157th Indiana 5th Ohio. I'd New-York 32d Michigan.
seth New York and Sd Ohio
The troops of the Second Corps. ordered from
Manassas TO Middetown Penn. are the l59th lndi-
ana. 32d Kansas. Sd New-York. 9Th PENNSYLVANIA,
4.h Missouri 1'h Illinois. LIST Rhode Island, 81 Mis-
souri, and I'd Tennessee.
The 1st Ohio and the 9Th United States Cavalry
ordered from Tampa to Montauk Point.
has been ordered from Lexington 10 Jacksonville
and attached the Seventh Corps.
The movement Of these troops Is in accordance
with the plans OF the War Department TO break up
the large camps and spread the troops about the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-11
NEWS FROM CAMP ALGER.

ported since yesterday those OF Private c. p.
Van Buskirk Company A. 18th Pennsylvania. and
Private c. ]. Jurtz. Company C. 90 New-York.
Despite fords waist deep and muddy roads tho
Second Division yesterday reached Thoroughfare
Gap. Virginia. covering a two days march in one
day. The troops were drenched. and had TO camp on
ground made soft by rain. Under the circum-
stances the march was highly successful The
quartermaster's department. performed It's work
well
Thlrtv-one ,yphus patients will be taken to Fort
Myer Hospital OF this number twelve are from
the Sd New-York. four each from the l59th lndana
Missouri the In Illinois and the s4th Michigan ard
Michigan The absence OF field hospitals hampers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-11
THE COLON NOT ABANDONED

Washington. Aug 1O.-Assistant secretary
Allen. who is directly in charge Of the opera
tions looking TO the raising of the Spanish
cruiser Cristobal Colon. has not been ADVISED OF
the return to Norfolk Of the third expedition
sent down by the wreckers for that purpose
He has not ordered the abandonment or the at
tempt to save the vessel. and 1t Is con)ectured
here that the wreckers returned to NoriolK
owing TO the fear OF a tropical hurricane or
Hatteras. to which they would he peculiarly
exposed. owing to the fact that they were low
ing pontoons and were otherwise unprepareo 10
encounter severe weather. 1t Is believed they
will proceed again as soon as the weather con-
dit.ons will permit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-11
PRIZE VESSELS RELEASED.

Kew West. Fla, Aug 10-Acting under orders
from Washington. Commodore Remey mas re-
leased the Norwegian steamers Aiaddin anu
Bergen. recently captured by the gunpoa's
Hawk and viking. respectively. while oouho
from Tampico and Vera Cruz MEXICO Tor
Sagua la Grande. Cuba
The ground for their release Is tha' Saeua Is
not a blockaded port. Both steamers left mere
to-day for their original destination
A like disposition will doubtless be made OF
tho case of the Norwegian steamer Franklin.
nv the Hawk while bound for Sagua
rh,s case has been fixed for a hearing this after
noon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-11
MUD AT CONNECTICUT CAMP.
MEN DISAPPOINTED BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT
SEE FIELD SERVICE.


SEE FIELD SERVICE.
csmn Haven Mantle. Conn. Aug 10 (SpeciaO-
Rain and mud and the prospect 81 DISARMAMENT
before seeing service other than camp duty have
combined 10 put the men OF Camp Haven into .
doleful mood At 10 O'Clock this morning there was
q coudburst which within few seconds wet
every exposed man TO the skin and hooded the
parade ground n foot deep. Muddy pools spottsd
the ground all day. making ii impossible TO go on
with the drills The only tactical work done was
the instruction OF members OF the awkward squad
in the tents.
The Sd Regiment to-day received twenty rounds
OF ammunition a This is supposed to DO
for rife practice on the State ranges. at one side
OF the camp ground. The regiment has several
and all are eager get practice. Battery G
received to-day bayonet scabbards. meat cans and
gun sings. which complete its equipment.
The garrison court-nar,ia mas tried seventy
chiefly relating TO drunkenness and overstay-
ing passes II is announced now that practically
every violation OF army regulations will subject
the offender TO court-martial, and this is having Q
salutary effect upon camp discipline. inasmuch a.
the men are punished BY fines instead OF imprlson-
ment in the guardhouse.
The general cour'-martial has several moro
OF larceny charged against a member Of
Battery A.
Thirteen OF company l.. Of Norwalk, are
absent from camp and have overstayed their leave.
Captain Rose has instructed the Norwalk authorl.
ties TO arrest them for desertion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-11
DEUEY'S MEN AT PRACTICE.
INDUSTRIOUS WORK WITH THE GUNS TO
KEEP UP THEIR FAMOUS SKILL.

KEEP Up THEIR fAHloAo b'N'A'->'
Manila Bav. June 26 with Admiral Dewey's
Fleet Of Manila)-Dewey's gunners nave not
lost their cunning They are the same deau
ehots who sent the Spanish fleet 10 the bottom
drawer Of David Joness locker. and they are
ready for more real gunnery. That they may
not forget their cunning or lose the knacK theS
are constantly kept in practice. The olympia
has n rehearsal Of the real thing i've DAYS each
week and tho rest OF the feet down to the aux
Hilary cruiser MrCulloch. follows the lead 10
liberal extent. There IS no needless waste oi
ammunition for II is too precious for all 'ha''
but srh-calibres are used. Small shells inserted
in large tubes In cases are inserted In the heaV-
fer guns and. save for the size Of the proJectiie
the results obtained are tho same
The gunners fire at floating target wnich IS
lowed past the ships by a launch. and the &C
curacy Of their firing is wonderful Each OF the
moving targets is surmounted by a red flag
usually about two feet square. one or that Khd
Was used by tho olympia Yesterday. and at
ranges varying from three hundred TO seven
hundred wards the flag was punctured nifty
tluc. The short stan from which II huttered
WAS spintcrcd. and the float itself was badly
dishgured by the keen-cyed. cool-headed Amer
leans behind the guns. There was simply no
Wild shooting and II II had been real instead OF
mimic warfare. every projecte would have per-
formed II, part '-
August Kulwcin is the gunner or the hagship.
and proud !s he Of the crews under him the
craftsmanship of every cruiser In the feet is
far above the average. There is naturally the
keencst kind Of rivalry. The men have devel-
opoi the liveliest interest n their work, and
closely watch that 81 their rivals. They enter
into target practice with great spirit.
The mon on the McCulloch are receiving reg
uar instructions in gunnery. and are showing
marked Improvement. In addition ~ her two
:3-lnch guns and four 6-pounders. two 3I-milli-
metre revolving Hotchkiss cannon captured
from the Spanish have been mounted on her
decks. and she would make a tough customer
for any small craft 10 tackle. The fleet Will
keep up It's practice unti there Is more real
work and when that Is done the routine that
gives precision and makes perfection will be re-
sumc1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-11

Pnllppine ISLANDS, June u, 1881.
Ny Dear Sir: l have Just learned from the last
papers that l indebted to you for the intro
duction in the House OF Representatives. IF the
resolutions extending 10 me the thanks of Con-
gress for the naval engagement Of Manila Bay.
May !.
| need hardly tell you that ! am most sincerely
grateful to you as the author OF that resolution.
bringing. as II does the highest honor that can
come 10 an American naval officer in his pro-
fessonal career. But 1t is a great pleasure to &C
knowledge my debt Of gratitude. and 10 thank
you in unstinted measure for the part you took In
obtaining for me that greatest distinction.
II is source OF additional pleasure 10 me.
Nermonter that the mover of the resolution was
man from the North. but one from the Far
South. This IS OF the good signs OF the times
IN the hour OF danger there is South no North.
but one united country. May VIC never hear OF
sectonalism again There are no lines drawn In
the Navy / need not say. II may interest you TO
know that my flag lieutenant. Lieutenant Brum-
by, is a Georgian by birth and appointment.
Again thanking you most cordially. / remain
very era tefully and sincerely, -
GEORGE DEWEY.
To the Hon. L. F. Livingston. House OF Represen-
tat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-11
WORK on SUNKEN SHIPS.

Guantanamo Bay Aug 8. via Playa del Este.
Province Of Santiago de Cuba, Aug. 10-The
Badger and the l. J. Merritt have arrived. The
latter. Yer coaling. will proceed to the wreck
of the CristObal Colon.
The Merritt & Chaoman wreckers now think
the Infanta Maria Teresa is held in position by
q rock through her bottom forward, but they
expect to haul her off soon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-11
CARRANZA REAPPEARS IN MONTREAL.

Montreal. Aug. l0-Lieutenant Ramon de Car
RAMA who was supposed TO have sailed for Eng
land three weeks ago in accordance with an order
from the Canadian Government TO leave the coun-
try appeared here again to-day. He refused 10
say where he had been. 49,. a..
Mr. ct. Pierre, Carranza's lawyer says tnat tns
lieutenant has been on visit TO 81. fletre anu
Miquelon, where he has been superintending me
sending OF blockade runners TO Cuba; MS WoIn
being ended and peace being at hand nc mas CInIe
back 10 say farewell his friends before saii'hs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-11
IMNUNES AT SAVANNAH.

Washington. Aug. l0-The Sd Regiment OF III"
munes commanded by Colonel Ray Is al oa'""
nah. II was expected that the regiment would san
for Santiago early this week, but a breakage IN
The machinery Of one OF the transports mas &c
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-11
Edenia
Lundborg's
standard perfume,
an old favorite
with the ladies.

iayed the expedition. Senator Bacon protested
against sending the regiment TO Santiago saying
that the men were not immunes but the War De
partment held that they had enlisted such. and
would be sent TO Cuba in accordance with their
enlistment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-11

shore. and deep water generally short distance
off shore The water In the middle Of the har-
Dor is generally very deep. some OF the sound
ings showing twenty fathoms. There Is, In fact
too much water in the harbor.
The land on the west and south side OF the
harbor is high. but the east and north SIDES
II is very low. Pampangas. on the north. is low
and marshy with a large number OF sloughs
and small rivers emptying into the bay. Manila
stands upon low lands, and the Pasig drains
low area back to the laguna. The country
around Cavite Is also low. as 1t is further DOWN
the bay to the hills and mountains south Oh 'he
entrance. The shores are generally well WOODED
and are perennay green. The harbors great
est width Is from northwest to southeast ana
the distance is nominally thirty miles. The dis
lance about the bay by the shore line from the
north head at the entrance to the south head Is
125 miles.
THE PASIG RIVER.
The Pasig Is the principal stream that hnds
its way to the bay. and it Is narrow and shallow
although a convenient avenue for the business
~ the city and the suburban trade. II is nav
igable for a short distance for vessels drawing
thirteen feet and the principal craft are sr'ai'
steamers launches and cascos or lighters TWO
moles run out from the mouth. one from near
the citadel on the south bank and the o'ner
from the business suburb Of Bnando' on 'he
north bank At the end OF the latter there Is
lighthouse not In use since the blockade pegah'
The Pasig runs back 10 Laguna de hey, large
hut shallow body Of water. The land along the
river and part OF that on the laguna Is ier'he'
The laguna. although shallow. is an element IN
the commerce Of the island.
The shores NJ Manila Bay are dotted with HI
tie Spanish and native towns, which. however
small. Invariably have n handsome cathenrai
that boasts Of both age and architectural peau-
ty but Manila and it's suburbs embrace large
portion Of the population. The SURROUNDINGS
are beautiful. Away to the south cone-shapeu
volcano sends UP the black smoke OF Internal
fire; the tropical lends a glow and pr'ght-
ness. and the tropical storm shows some CLOUDS
in blacks drabs and states. The native Is an
Industrious fisher. and his favorite craft IS
long dugout. with dangerously narrow beam
and outriggers on both sides. The larger vesses
arc copies Of the Chinese junk and sampan. Inc
smaller sails are Of either cloth or canvas, out
the larger are mats Of closely woven leaves