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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-08
HIS PARENTS INFORMED.

Greensboro, Ala, July Tt was
nearly 10 o'clock this morning
when the diminutive lad who car
ries messages for the telegraph
company, ran up the walk and into
the house Of James M. Hobson,
bearing an Associated Press tele-
gram Mr.. Hobson threw down his
morning paper and opening the en-
velope hastily read its contents.
His face flushed with pleasure and
he stepped quickly to another part
of the house, calling Mrs. Hobson's
name as he went. She soon re-
sponded, and in a twinkling the
family was in possession of the in
formation that their brave son,
Richmond, who sailed the Merrimac
into the harbor of Santiago, had
been exchanged and was now in
the hands of his friends. The fam
lily was overjoyed and for moment
tears came to the eyes of the aged
mother. Mr. Hobson then inscribed
this telegram to the Associated
Press:
Accept warmest thanks for
your kind message. 1t has lifted
from our minds a heavy weight of
anxiety"
The little town was soon in
formed Of the good news. and bus
mess was suspended while the It'd
ings were discussed and speculation
engaged in as to how soon Green's
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A GAS EXPLOSION
In the Whiskey Run Oil Field Causes
Injuries That May Kill Five
People.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
HARRISVILLE, w. Va, July IA de-
plorable accident that may cause the
death of five persons occurred in the
Whisky Run oil fields near here last
iight
The accident was the result of a ire
mendous gas explosion in the home of
H. L. Troutman, whose residence is near
well on the Bumgardner farm, put
down by the Associated Producers Oil
Co. The well came in few days ago.
and ever since its advent tremendous
pressure of gas has resulted. Yesterday
afternoon the we'll was shot and it
caused an increased volume of gas to
flow Mr.. Troutman was using the sur
plus gas for domestic purposes at his
residence, which was only a short dis
lance from the we'll Last night, Mrs.
Troutman started the fire in the cook
stove and struck match to light the gas.
AS she did so the gas ignited and a ter
rife explosion followed.
Mrs. Troutman was thrown to the floor
and was badly burned by the gas. Her
husband and two children, a boy and a
girl were in the yard waiting for sup
per. They, too, were knocked down and
their clothing iCnited by the burning
gas.
The buildings, including the well, rig
and all Of Mr.. Troutman's outbuildings,
were entirely consumed. The latest ac-
counts from the scene of the accident
states that two children and Driller II.
L. Armstrong are fatally burned. while
Mrs. Troutman and her husband are
seriously burned.
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ALL Is AMTCABLE.
War and Navy Departments are Get
ting on Without Friction.

Washington, July 7.-One of the pur-
poses Of the conference of the war board
was to get the army and navy more
closely together and refute the state
ments that have been published to the
effect that serious friction exists be-
tween the two arms Of the service On
this point Secretary Long to-day ex-
pressed himself as follows:
There is not the slightest founda-
ton for the suggestion of anything but
the best feeling between the army and
navy. Each reioices in the splendid
heroism and success of the other. They
are ready to cooperate for the honor
OF the flag at any time and anywhere.
AS to the two departments, the War
Department is always ready to help the
Navy Department if it should need any
thing, and the Navy Department has
been very glad to aid the War Depart
ment by the loan of its best scouting
vessels for transports and in every
other way.
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BiIl.
Washington. July Late this after
noon bill comforting upon Adjutant
General Corbin the rank, pay sand al
lowance OF a major general was passed
by the Senate. When unanimous con-
sent was asked by Mr. Sewell (Rep.,
N. J.,) for consideration of the bill Mr..
Pettus (Dem., Ala.,) objected. How
ever, by vote the Senate decided to
consider the bill. Mr.. Pettus sharply
criticised the measure and charged that
Gen. Corbin had been rapidly promoted
by reason of political favoritism. This
charge brought several Senators to their
feet, among whom were Messrs. Bate,
Pasco and Bacon, Democrats, all of
whom testified to Gen. Corbin's distin-
guished ability and special fitness for
the position he occupied. Mr.. i5ewell,
Mr. Hale and Mr.. Foraker paid high
tributes to Gen. Corbin, warmly eulo-
giving him for the splendid record he
has made, both on the field of battle
and in the position he now holds. There
was no division on the Hote by (which
the bill was passed.
During the greater part of the session
the Senate considered unobjected bills
of the calendar, passing large number
of them.
The day I'M the House was given to
consideration of measures by unanl-
nous consent. Few of Importance were
passed. After the adoption of resolu
tons providing for final adjournment
tomorrow, there was clamor charac
teristic of the closing days of session,
members in large numbers being al
most constantly upon their feet appeal
ing for recognition and consideration
of their local measures.
Both houses adopted resolutions to
adjourn finally tomorrow at p. m.
The President made it known to Sen
ators and Representative who called
upon him to-day that he considered it
unwise for Congress to adjourn before
the bill to raise $4,000 colored troops
was passed.
He considered 1t absolutely indis-
pensable that this bill should be en-
acted into law Immediately. Chairman
Hull, of the military affairs COMMITTEES,
was in conference with him to-day over
that legislation and stated afterward
that he believed the bill would be
passed. 1t was recently recommended
by the Secretary of War, who stated
that these troops were specially
adopted to the Cuban climate and nee
essary to the success of the war.
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IN THE u. S. COURT.

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, W. Va, July AT
United States Court to-day in the case
of C. P. Huntington, receiver, VS.. John
B. Laidley, ct al, rule returnable on
the 9th instant was awarded to show
cause why defendants should not be
fined and attached for violating the
supercedeas order entered on June II.
In the case of c. P. Huntington, ct
al, VS.. the Central Land Company, the
same order was entered and also an
order directing the receiver to expend
the necessary funds in perfecting the
appeal.
In the case Of Clarmont Green vs.. G.
P. Craig, prosecuting attorney of
Peasants county, temporary restrain
ing order was awarded restraining the
defendant from instituting suits OF any
character against the plaintiff, his
agents or employees or any Of the Off
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Robson IND his AER
IRE FREE once MORE.
Continued from First Page.
Continued from First Page.

OF course our confinement became
very irksome and cannot tell you
how great was the relief we felt to
be free again. / cannot express my
gratitude to our soldiers who gave
us such a welcome when we came
into the lines. All of us are in ex-
cellent health and glad to go back
to our posts again and see the war
through to the end"
The men whose return to their
comrades has been secured by the
negotiations detailed above are:
Richmod p. Hobson, Lieutenant
u. S. N.
Osborne Deignan, coxswain.
George F. Phillips, machinist.
John Kelly, water tender.
George Charette, a gunner's
mate.
Daniel Montague, seaman.
j. G. Murphy, coxswain.
Randolph Clausen, coxswain.
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boro would see the hero Of the
Merrimac.
WAR CONFERENCE HELD.
Decided Not to Rush Ships and Men in a
Further Assault Upon Santiago Till
Reinforcements Arrive

Decided Not to Rush ships and Men in a
Further Assault Upon Santiago I'LL
Reinforcements Arrive.
Washington, July 1T is learned
from a high source that the war confer
ence to-day was held for the purpose
of going over the situation at Santiago
and that no determination TO rush an
attack on the city was reached. 1t is
stated that the administration is rea-
sonably we'll satisfied with the present
situation and has no desire to precipl-
tate affairs there at costly sacrlhce
of lives or ships. 1t is confidently be-
lieved that Gen. Linares will surrender
when he sees that the American army
is to be reinforced by $4,000 or 10000
men. No intimation to this effect has
been received from any quarter, but the
officials believe that the Spanish gen.
eral will see the utter hopelessness of
the situation and yield TO the inevitable.
If, however, the Spaniards persist in
needlessly sacrificing the lives of their
own men and ours. all the strength Of
the army and navy will be hurled
against them with a view to putting an
end to the struggle in the shortest pos
sible time. The question of directing
Gen. Miles to take command of the
Porto Rican expedition was not brought
UP in the conference, nor were any
matters discussed that did not directly
pertain to orders directly in front of
Santiago.
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~ physique. his nnuscles sre a
1rd ~ iron. and he goes expect
ig V stand q good deal Of knock
about service. Gen Miles himself
has no other purpose In going to
Santiago than to look over the mil
itary situation and to strengthen
the hand OF Shafter. There is no
intention on his part to take In
any manner from the glory that
6hafter has won or may win In
this campaign. He will not re-
lieve Gen. Shafter of his command
unless the latter's physical condi-
ton is such as to demand some
such action.
The War Department admitted
for the first time to-day that two
expeditions, one ON the Florida
and another on the Fanita, rad
successfully proceeded from Flor
ida ports to points in Central and
Western Cuba, where large quaint
titles of arms and supplies were
landed for Gen. Gomez's command.
This is the first time that arms
have got to Gomez and his men III
the western sections, as the first
expedition equipped Garcia and MS
men around Santiago. The Flor
ida and Fanita left some time ago,
but their movements were guard
ed with the greatest care in order
that premature publication might
not jeopardize the safety of those
on board as we'll as the delivery
of the guns. The time of danger is
now past, however, and the full
stock of guns, ammunition and
supplies is in the hands OF Gen.
Gomez's troops.
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A GOOD WE'LL.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, July THE
Charleston Gas Company, branch of the
Eastern Oil Company, and North Ameri-
can Development Company, branch of the
McCalmont Oil Company, who are drill
ing in Roant and Jackson counties con-
jointly for oil and gas, got a hundred
barrel well this evening late, on a farm
owned by a Mr.. Morrison, midway be-
tween Spencer, Roane county and Rip
ley, Jackson county. Reliable parties
from Ravenswood visited the well and
vouch for the above. If it had been a gas
well it would have been piped to the
capitol and used throughout the city.
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1llIlI1 I1IEY THINK
ABOUT II IN SPA AIN.

Madrid. July IA Spanish cab
met minister is quoted In an inter-
view as saying that the present gov
ernnent OF Spain will devote itself
solely to the defense of the Span
ish coasts, and that il negotiations
for peace must be opened they viii
have to be conducted by another
government.
Madrid, July THE cabinet is
of the opinion that the fleet of Adj
miral Camara should continue its
voyage to the Philippine islands.
The government has received a
telegram from Admiral Cervera an
nouncing the death of Admiral Viii
lamil, who was in command Of the
Spanish torpedo boat squadron at
Santiago de Cuba, and the Slicide
of Capt Lazaga, the commander of
the Infanta Maria Teresa.
Madrid, July IA minister,
after the cabinet meeting to-day,
declared that if Admiral Cervera
had succeeded in escaping the Span
1ardS would have sued Tor peace.
But, he added, in view of the de-
struction of the Spanish fleet, the
war must be continued, lest Spain
be accused of cowardice or fear.
Dispatches received here from Off
cial sources at Havana announce
that there is an enthusiastic de-
sire there to continue the war.
Madrid, July IA cabinet meet
ing lasting three hours and pre-
sided over by the Queen Regent,
was held this afternoon, and an
other meeting of ministers at which
Premier Sagasta will preside, will
be held tonight.
The newspapers here say they
foresee international complications
if the Americans should lombard
the Spanish coast.
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IT IS NOW LAW.
President Signs the Hawaiian Resolu-
tion-A Very Simple Ceremony.

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 1T was
by ceremony of the simplest character
that the resolutions annexing the
Hawaiian Islands to the United States
this evening were enacted finally into law
Precisely at o'clock the President
affixed to the resolutions these words,
which made them law:
approved, July Z, 1898.
"WILLIM MKINLEY."
Before rising from the table, President
Mckinley also approved the general
deficiency bill, the last of the great APP
preparation measures passed by the pres
ent Congress.
The President presented to Mr.. Stewar,
the pen with which he had signed the
Hawaiian resolutions and it will be pre-
served by him as a souvenir OF an act
that will make history for the United
States.
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THE OFFICIAL REPORT.

Washington, July Cen. Shat
ter's telegram announcing the ex-
change of Lieut.. Hobson and his
men Is as follows:
Playa del Este, July Z.
Secretary War, Washington:
Headquarters Fifth Army orps,
Cuba, July 6.-Lieut. Hobson and
all of his men have just been re-
ceived safely in exchange for Span
ish officers and prisoners taken by
United States. All in good health
except two seamen, convalescing
from remittent fever.
(Signed) SKATER,
Maj. Gen. Commanding.
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ALFRED DREYFUS,
The DEVILS Island Prisoner. Discussed
in the Chamber of Deputies.

Deputies to-day replying to an inter-
pollation of NJ. Castellane on the subject
of Alfred Dreyfus, the prisoner Of Devil s
Island, the Minister for War, NJ. Cavaig-
nae made an exhaustive statement adj
ducing the strongest evidences of the
guilt of Dreyfus, some of II in the form Of
official documents. which he read. The
Chamber, by vote of $40 to 2, approved
the minister's statement, and ordered 1t
to be printed and placarded throughout
France
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CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS
Meet In Nashville-A Message From Nc
Kinley and Reply.

Meet In Nashville-A Message From Nc
Kinley and a Reply.
Nashville, Tenn, July 7.-Auditorium
Endeavor was filed to overflowing by
an expectant, joyous, enthusiastic audi
ence, and the programme prepared was
carried out promptly at p. M.
The following dispatch from Mr. Nc
Kinley and President Clark's answer
were read and received with tumultuous
applause by the cheering thousands:
Il take great pleasure in extending
to the convention cordial greetings
and best wishes. Before the Christian
Endeavor Society lie magnificent pos
sibilities and congratulating the society
upon its splendid achievements In the
past. | would bid it God-speed to even
grander and nobler success In the
future.
(Signed1 "WM. M'KINLEY."
1.-THE Christian Endeavorers OF the
United States, assembled at Nashville,
Tenn, in the seventeenth international
convention of the society, and represent
ing more than 100000 young men and
women of the United States alone wish
to thank you for your greeting, and eX-
press the heartiest sympathy with their
Christian President, VIM. Mckinley, in
his suggestion for service of praise and
thanksgiving to Almighty God. They
have read the proclamation at their
opening service and have united, as he
desired, in prayer for speedy peace.
(Signed)
"FRANCIS f. CLARK, President.
JOHN WILLIS BAER, Secretary"
FREQUENT references made by the
speakers to a friendly union between
Great Britain and the United States were
yociferously cheered, especially by the
large delegation of Canadians in attend
ance.
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SAN FRANCISCO. July THE depart-
ure of the fourth Manila expedition he
fore the middle of mex, week is now as
sure.
The fifth fleet will consist Of at least
TOUR vessels, and will probably be under
command of Gen. Miller. 1t will sail
before July 20, and will convey to Manila
four volunteer regiments, and several
oattalons of regulars The favored vol
unteers are likely to be lthe Twentieth
Kansas First Montana, First New York.
mot hereyeD, and the F'iNy-first Iowa,
Major General Otis, it is sAid. will ac-
company the fifth expedition
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FOR A GRAND HUNT.
All Spanish Craft to be Destroyed or
Driven Out.

Washington, July THE navy is
preparing for a grand hunt throughout
the West Indies. There are number
of Spanish war craft left, scattered
through coves on the Cuban coast and
lying in obscure little harbors in the
West Indian islands. These are to be
hunted down and captured or destroy
ed and the movement is to begin imme-
Y1iatplv
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SCATTERED DIAMONDS.

Schmidt Bros, jewelers.. were watching
a parade this morning, thieves entered
their store from the rear and stole s.. O00
worth of diamonds and iewelry The
thieves escaped. leaving diamonds scat
tered all over the street
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NUMBER LOST.

Halifax, n. S., July 7.-All the sur
vivors Of the Bourgogne disaster have
departed for New York.
Acting General Manager Paul Faguet
gave out to-day the following list Of the
lost:
First cabin, So: second cabin, 113;
steerage. 246; officers and crew, lis;
total, sos.
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GERS of the steamer Mary E. Campbell
in the carrying ON of the business Of
retailing and dealing in liquor on the
Mary Campbell while engaged in the
coasting trade of the Ohio river until
further order of the court. Set for
hearing December 20.
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ERECTING NEW BATTERIES.

GIBRALTAR, July Spain has de-
cided to erect new batteries. with mod
ern ordnance, on Breen Island, opposite
Gibraltar.
Two batteries of artillery have arrived
at Algeciras and will be placed on Cabrita
Point.
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THE ALPHONSO XII.
American Sailors Glad She is Destroy
ed-Good Reason for Despising Her.

ed-Good Reason for Despising Her.
Washington, July 7.-Communica-
ton between Washington and the feet
off Havana being more difficult than
that with the fleet off Santiago possibly
accounts for the failure up to this time
to receive official confirmation of the
newspaper report of the sinking off
Mariel yesterday Of the Spanish
cruiser Alphonso XII. While not a
great or powerful ship, the Alphonso
XII. was a serviceabe cruiser The
naval officers would rather hear of her
destruction than that of any vessel re-
naming in the Spanish navy. She oc-
cupied the berth of the Maine, and
when the latter entered Havana har-
Dor it was to the Alphonso's buoy that
the Maine was moored, while the
cruised moved her station to the next
station above. While it has never
been established who planted the in
fernal machine which destroyed the
Maine, the officers of the Alphonso
XII. never have been cleared of sus-
picion, for it is said that the only prac-
ticable means of planting the mine in
the position where it must have lain
would have been through some agen-
cies on the Alphonso XII.
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The. Weather.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Julv For
West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania and
Ohio-Fair weather; Light >southerly
winds.
&1st made the following observations Of
ne weather Yesterday: Z a. M. IS: a.
n. 81: II m; So; p. m. 80; p. M, 80.
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JAMES CAPEHART NOMINATED.


Ripley, w. Va, July The Fourth
district Populistic Congressional con-
vention held here to-day nominated
Hon. James Capehart, of Mason coun-
ty, who aspires to the Democratic nom
nation. The convention was a very
tame one, not largely attended,
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IN THE NEGATIVE

Customer-Do you suppose you can
take a good picture OF me?
Photographer shall have to answer
you in the negative, sir.-Pick-Me-Up.
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NO FURTHER ORDERS.

CHICKAMAUGA, July mo new or
6ers for removal of troops have been
issued at Camp Thomas.
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FOR SELE.

No. 81 South Broadway, 10 rooms, With
Well equipped bakery and large stable
in rear. Can be had on easy terms ana
at very low figure
No. ll6 Zane street. lot 50x120 a good
location to build tenements. If sold sool
can be had at a bargain
No .10S4 Eof street, brick house; lars
lot Price low.
Lot &c feet front on Eleventh,
Charles: will divide TO rent
To loan, $4,000 on city real estatex
GEO. j. MATHISON
REAL ESTATE AGENT.
1905 Market Street.
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PROPERTY FoAyE.N

A RETAIL BUSINESS onHVIarket
street, between Eleventh and Ewelfth
streets. Good reasons for selling Ia rare
chance for one with small capitalize 80
into business.
tween Leatherwood and Fulton, from 500
to $500 each. Terms one-fifth cash, ball
ance in one, two, three and four years.
with interest at SO per annum. Buy now
and profit by the increased values when
Electric cars are In operation. sursi
method OF saving and making money. !
BUILDING SITES IN ACREAGE on
beautiful hill-tops with virgin timbQ
anordfng cool retreats; commanding "A
excelled views of the surrounding couN
,sry' faily appreciated only by those givS\
ing such sites thoughtful consideration.
RiNEhART & TATUM,
The City Bank Building.
Telephone 219. Room No. g.
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TOR RENT. :
% Zane street, rooms and stable
40 s. York St. rooms, bath and stable.
81 s. York St, rooms and BATH
Il New Jersey St, rooms
SEQ Main St, s rooms and bath.
las Water St. saloon.
THEO. w. FINK, Real Estate Agent,
Money to Loan, 1890 Market st.
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LONDON, July THE Earl of Rose
berry presiding at lecture given at the
Colonial Institute tonight on 1.-THE Eng
lish-Speaking Brotherhood, warmly adj
vocated an Anglo-Ameriean understand
ing, which would be fraught, he said,
with the best destinies for mankind.
1--WE must be prepared said Lord
Rosebery, ito hold our own though not
necessarily by war, in the great struggle
for the division of the world which seems
pending. Naturally we look upon the
United States as seeking interests and
having sympathies more coincident with
our own, but it is unnecessary to draw
a formal bond of alliance"
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FOURTH AND FIFTH

Mania Expeditions are Now Being Pre-
pared for Departure From San Fran
cisco.
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ENGLISH SPEAKING BROTHERHOOD

Earl of Roseberry Delivers a Lecture
Advocating an Anglo-American Under
standing.
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FOX RENT.

FOR RENT-Saloon stand. No. 1888 Water
street. riy2Se&dh
FOR RENT-Four rooms and one attic.
Both gases MRS A. b. YOUNG. No &c
Twentieth St julSdq
FOR RENT" Rooms for Rent" and
Tor sale" cards: also house leases. for
sale at REGISTER Counting Room. aps0h
FOR RENTAL Wellsburg, w Va, fur
and cold water, electric lights and all
modern conveniences from three to six
months. Colored cook may be retained
parties; Address Z. o. Box IS, city.
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