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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01
and Rochester the vote was tie In each
case between Greene and Randall.
LEGISLATIVE DoINGs.

Boston. June Lone Of the surprising
occurrences of the session yesterday was
the reference TO the next general court
of the mill school tax bill. A long debate
was expected on this subject. Last year
the bill passed both branches OF the
legislature. but was vetoed by the gov
ernor
The bill to provide for the appoint
ment OF conservators OF the property
OF aged persons who are unable to care
therefor was ensrossed i'm the house
after Mr.. Hayes OF Lowell had tried to
knock IL out by ridiculing both the Niu
and the committee on the judiciary. Uhs
W.ssa tire bill wss defeated.
Senator George offered as sybstituss
Tor the bill Drevidtog for the appoint
ment ~ ptobsBion smcers in the su-
psries seust = an providing that the
,usticss of ths sspPssSr court may put IN
charge Of ths1fpbsoon oPcers df citie-
or towns. ov q enc ehse1 " poll, y
ssss ssssssl.n. ss.% st3Nts Sa'ae "
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01

Joseph Letter, 20 all appearances. was
master OF the situation. As II 20 EN-
phssize his command or the market
Letter sent May wheat down from si75
TO si25. This move was plainly for the
purpose OF evading the big receipts and
70 circumvent the "tailers." who waited
20 ring in lot OF wheat on Letter at
fancy prices. Letter fooled them by
putting the price down. Nevertheless
he had 20 take on board another 100000
busheN In addition TO the pile OF 5000. 600
or 6,0OO,0oo bushels which he stu has on
mis- hands.
All attempts 10 place Letter. so far as
his profits and losses are concerned. at
the elimination OF this gigantic deal are
widely at variance. Some claim that :
Will pocket a profit OF 81 900. 900. while
others insist that he viii be fortunate If
he Comes out whole on the deal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01

rully matured. To a certain extent the
military and naval operations will be
directed from Washington and yet with
General Miles In the south and Admiral
Sampson and Commodore 6chley In Gu
ban waters. they will have most to do
with the time and the circumstances OF
the attack.
The commanders. military and naval,
have been given wide latitude. as the
authorities here fully appreciate that
battles cannot Sr fought In advance On
paper. All that has been attempted ~
20 outline a campaign and maht the full
est provision for adequate fospas, ampS9
supplies and cooperation between ~
navy and army in the sueosssfsl enee8
tion Of the plans. The real eiowg -
for the commanders to ots1tA ~ - Oo
exsdution Of this part q ~ pfoWsu1
me authorities hsgs qsp tass Hsss @ J
the consular r,psrt tspl(snga4 -
ssS,sre',: sss,,, 1.s.. Of pss rr.l. eR ss Bs.,S
hri Gf'~ "t n st'rt hotn
f'.T "a, NJ IN Nat "i
the 1l- f..1i preamble e. express
~<->t "a AZ. n,,teraar of tcotilltion bo5
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01
SPANISH ATROCITIES.

Kew West, June Ia prominent
Cuban here has received the following
letter from his SON. who is a member oi
the Florida expedition. which has Just
landed large supply OF supplies for the
Cubans
Dear Father--At last we are In Cuba
Iibre, In the midst OF our brave and
faliant brothers. The Spaniards oper-
ate but little In this section. and always
with disaster 20 their arms. Since our
arrival II has rained necessarily, and
under these rain storms we are working
like titans. having had no rest since our
arrival on the morning of the Goth. Our
cargo Is the largest landed to date. not
only as concerns arms and ammunition.
but also provisions. The moment we
landed we established communication
with the Cuban forces. and were Joined
May 27 by Brigadier General Feria and
his troops. Today we expect further
reinforcements.
Vegetables and fruit abound in this
zone. especially plaintains. Horses are
also plentiful, but cattle are scarce. We
are told, however. that oxen are very
plentiful in Camaguey. The Spaniards
are abandoning the less important vii
lagos and are retiring from the sea
coast. At this place we found the forts
abandoned and in ruins. The Spanish
general in command of the forces in this
vicinity has only 1000 or 1000 msp. The
natives are destitute. many not even
having clothes with which to cover their
bodies. They relate unheard of cruel
ties and atrocities of Spanish soldiers.
The native population consists princi-
pally Of widows and mothers whose
husbands and sons have been massa-
cred by Spanish soldiers. Iheard OF one
family OF III whose number was reduced
to four in one day. A few days ago a
child IL years old was seized. killed and
Quartered by the soldiera
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01
ToRPEDoEs FOR MANILA.

Washington. June 1.-The secretary OF
war sent to the house yesterday a recon-
mendation for funds for harbor defense
and other work In carrying on the war
aggregating many millions of dollars.
Among other items was significant one
recommending an appropriation Of $780,
600 for torpedo defense OF Manila har-
hor. to be available until expended. The
estimates aggregated s5,s71.000. and are
expected practically to complete the
naval and war deficiency estimates so
far as can be seen. save for the item OF
between $4o.o0o,0oo and $4,000. 900 to be
submitted Immediately to cover the ex-
penses of the volunteers under the presi-
dents second call.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01

miral Cervera's movement and unless.
as isuniikely. he Is able to display mas
terly skill. IL Is evident that the bold
strategy OF the Spaniards will only re-
suit In the destruction OF their fleet in de-
tail. A second Spanish squadron could
not be prepared for months. as the ves-
sells recently mentioned by the Madrid
press are all In a backward state at
Ferrol, Cadiz and Cartagena. excepting
the Numancia. the vittoria and the Dona
Maria de Molina, which could be ready in
a few weeks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01
SOLDIERS VERY SICK.

Tampa, Fla. June 1.--There Is con-
siderable sickness among the soldiers of
the Seventy-first New York volunteers.
and although only one fatality has oc-
CURED so far, several members of the
regiment are seriously Ill. Seventeen of
them are now under the care of the
physicians. Most Of the sickness is due
to the change Of weather. although long
hours Of drilling in the intense heat. to
which the northerners are unaccus-
toned, have resulted In several prostra-
fiops
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01
INTEREST REVIVED.

London. June 1.-The news Of the fight
ing at Santiago has revived the dwind :
ing interest In the war. II IL suggested
that the Americans may be bombar riding
the forts In order TO cover the laying OF
mines or the sinking OF hulks 10 block the
channel. credence is given 10 the re-
port that Admiral cervera tried 10. run
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ended the race: the Maria gave up the
contest.
When a boats crew from the Minne-
apolIs boarded her she was found to be
loaded with coal. ammunition. arms and
supplies for Cervera. Had the craft
succeeded In reaching csrvera her stores
would have enabled the Spanish admiral
TO replenish all his losses during his long
trip from the Cape Verde islands and his
hide and seek cruise to Curacao.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01

the blockade before the arrival OF Cen
eral Skaters expedition. 1t Is not be-
lieved that Commodore Schley would
venture to initiate Dewey's feat at Ma
Mia.
Everything. so far as Spain IN con-
cerned. is now held to depend on Ad-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01
REPORT DIscREDITED.

Washington, June 1.-No advices OF an
engagement at Santiago have REACHED
the navy department, and officials dis
credit the report.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01
MURDER IN LOWELL.

Young Hostier Accused fBis Wife Of In
fidelity and Killed Her.
Lowell. June 1.--Samuel Maxwell.
hostler. aged rs. shot and killed his wife.
Christina. aged 22. on Lakeview avenue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01

all kinds and styles cf msttrcsses and bed
rtesds ut lowest prices. Iron beds . spec.
islty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01
HALL 4 LYON 60

Educate Your Bowels with Cascafess.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever
0c. 25c, II G. G. fs'l. druggists refund money
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01

last night while the streets In the vicinity
were well lined with pedestrians and
people were sitting about the doorsteps
and piazzas. The murder was evidently
premeditated. as the assassin had pur-
chased revolver and cartridges but a
few hours before. lie fired four shots.
two OF which took effect. One struck
above the nipple OF the right breast and
one above the left nipple. causing instant
death. The fellow made no attempt TO
escape and was soon landed In jail. He
Is perfectly calm. admits the shooting
and says he is glad he did IL.
For the past few months the couple
had not lived together. and several times
the murderer lad threatened 10 DO his
wife harm. but abe paid no heed TO him
until May n, whenrhe had him arrested
and he was put on probation for one
month. He accused her Of infidelity. but
the people with whom she lived say the
charge IL unwarranted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01
Firing Began at 2 and Lasted Until Nearly 4 O'clock
Rear Admiral Sampson Said to Have Been in
Comnland--Report Not Confirmed,

iards are entirely on the defensive. and
sent to the western part OF the island.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-01
WHEAT DFAL CIOer

WHEAT DEAL CLOSED.
Report Thss the Young 0Depstsv WIN
Pocket o<,ooo, 900 - HrsAs.
Chicago. June i.-Lsitsra fanous
wheat deal wasfsrmaly CLOSED ysstsrS
day. Ths last mnnfnnts AHkAuvklk snA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
WATCH.

Watch your footsteps; you may sip
and injure yourself
Watch your habits: they may grow up
on you unawares and get beyond your
control
Watch the tendency of the times lee
world is moving and changing every DAY
and you cannot afford to be left behlHo'
Watch the course of events. 1t may
mean to you the securing of a fortune OF
the loss of what you already possess
Watch carefully the interests or your
true friends They are always few IN
number. and you cannot do too much
for those who have been tested and trie-.
Watch above all things your health.
1t is the most precious possession you
can ever have in this life.
Watch for the first signs of colo, a
cough, and symptoms of malaria pileu
monia, or consumption, and bear IN !
mind that there is but one thing tns !
can check these troubles quickly, and
that is pure stinulant.
Watch carefully those whs0ry 10 per,
suade you to take false st.aAiants ana
bear in mind that there is but one pure,
scientific, medicinal stimuiant, and that
is Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey.
Watch the effects which follow the use
of this great discovery, and you VIII ina
directions the annoying symptoms
which. unless checked. will lead to GER
tain sickness or death. will disappear.
and you will be by this means restored
to health and happiness, and thus Sc
cure new lease of life.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
BENWOOD.

VIM Briceland, who has been en-
ployed as weigher in the navy yard at
Washington, D. c.. has given up his
position on account of his salary being
reduced. and will move back TO Ben
wood. He will take charge of his sa-
loon. across from the Ohio River de-
not which has been run by Mrs. M.
Dolan. 1t is stated Mrs. Dolan will
lease Jos. Herndon's saloon. on Main
street. Herndon, it is said will go
to Elm Grove to open up saloon.
Chas. Blake has made application as
a special policeman.
Chas. Henning. Ohio River operator.
has gone to his home, down the river,
on a vacation trip.
Local saloon keepers took out city
licenses last night before Council. AS
yet there has not been very many of
the saloon keepers who have taken out
State licenses.
A dance was given at Dolan's hall
last night for the benefit of Harry
Smith, who lost both limbs by being
run over by an engine at Benwood
Junction some months ago.
Michael Dolan's property( on Main
street, is receiving fresh coat of paint.
Frank Patterson, McMechen young
man, about IS years of age, went to
Moundsville to enlist in company B.
His father employed Constable 10y to
go to Moundsville and notify the cap
tain not to take the young recruit
Young Patterson returned ne much
disappointed.
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THE VOLUNTEER TROOPS.
Differences of Opinion Regarding the POSI-.
tton OF Privates and Officers and the
Powers Of EOyernOrs

Differences of Opinion Regarding the Post
tion OF Privates and Officers and the
Powers of Governors.
washington, April 26.-Some differ
ence OF opinion exists among the War
department officials as to the precise
steps which shall be taken to recruit
for the volunteer army called into SER
vice by the President Although the
kilograms sent by the Department yes
terday to the Governors of the various
States were entirely those of inquiry,
the Inference is drawn that the Gov
ernors are given certain prrogatiyes in
the work of raising the volunteer army.
This is combatted by some of the law
officers of the War Department, who
mold that the act as passed does not
permit of such Interpretation. Major
}. n. Morrison, assistant to the Judge.
advocate OF the army and high au-
thority on military law, in conversa-
ton with a representative Of the AS
sociated Press expressed his views on
this subject, which, however, he said,
were entirely unofficial and personal
He says there is no provision in the
volunteer army act for any State or
enlist any of the men of either the
regular or volunteer branch of the
army, or for them to have anything to
40 with the raising of either branch,
except that the Governors are to ap-
point certain designated officers of the
volunteer branch. The enlisted men
are obtained in the same way in both
branches that is, by voluntary con-
tracts of enlistment directly to the
United States. The Governors have no
more authority, he says, to raise the
volunteer branch than to raise the reg
ular branch and it is not likely that
one of them has single dollar in the
State treasury that can be lawfully
used for raising either branch There
is nothing in the act that can be con-
strued to provide that any State or
ganiZation shall be transferred as a
State organization into the United
States service-mustered mas the
State volunteer organizations of 1861 to
1865 were-and if the militia officers
are not appointed as volunteer officers,
or If they are appointed and do not
accept the appointments, they will re-
main militia officers But if they are
appointed and do accept the appoint
ment, they will probably have to re-
sign as militia officers If they do not
resign they will simply hold two Of
fices-one in the State militia and one
in the United States volunteer army.
The act assumes that members of the
State militia organizations will enlist
in the volunteer army, but does not
provide for them to do So that is, it
does not require them to do so. Any
one else is as clearly eligible to enlist
as they are. 1t might be, said Major
Morrison, that unless something is
done by their respective Governors to
prevent it, these militiamen will find
that their obligations, under the State
law, as members of the State militia
organizations. will be obstacles in the
way of their entering the United States
volunteer service.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
NEUTRALITY.
Great Britain Gazeties the Queens
Proclamation for the Guidance of
Her Subjects.

London, April 26.-An extraordinary
issue of the London Gazette, issued this
morning, contains the customary royal
proclamation of neutrality, defining
the attitude of British officers and
British subjects during the war be-
tween Spain and the United States.
1t is identical with the proclamation
issued at the time of the Chino-Japan-
csc war.
The instructions of the foreign office
to the admiralty and colonial authori-
ties regulating the belligerents' use Of
British ports, is dated April %. and
gives the belligerents twenty-four
hours to leave.
This accounts for the departure OF
the United States squadron from Hong
Kong and the orders given to the
Spanish torpedo boat AudaZ to leave
Queenstown.
The proclamations fills four pages of
the Gazette, and begins:
Victoria R.:-Whereas, we are hap
PLY at pace with all sovereigns, pow
ers and States; and whereas. state
of war unhappily exists between His
Majesty, the King of Spain. and in
his name and during his minor. be-
tween Her Majesty the Queen Regent
of the Kingdom, and the United States
of America, and between their respect
i've subjects, citizens and others in
habiting within their countries, terri
tories or dominions."
Some of the newspapers here assert
that the rule in regard to coal being
contraband of war is new: but it is
identical with Lord Granvilles proc
lamation of 1870 at the time of the out
break Of the Franco-Prussian war and
identical with the proclamation issued
at the time Of the commencement of
hostilities between China and Japan.
prohibiting supplies being furnished to
belligerent ships, except provisions
and coal sufficient to carry a vessel to
the nearest port of her own country, no
coal to be again supplied to the same
ship. without special permission,
within three months of the time she
had previously been supplied.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
TUN E CHANGED.
Havana People Welcomed the Sara
ioga, But Hur.el Imprsca ions
Whsu She Left.

new York, April 26.-The Ward Line
steamer Saratoga, Captain Johnson, ar
rlVea To-day from Havana, with 211
passengers and a full cargo of cigars,
sugar, etc. and about one million dol
lars IN specie. The Saratoga sailed
from New York April IA with cargo
OF supplies for Havana, where she ar
IlVea the 18th inst, and was received
by the people with cheers The fort at
MORO holsted the American Jack and
great rejoicing prevailed The people
ran WHO about the streets. and troops
were seen marching and countermarch-
ing on all sides. When the steamer had
discharged her cargo the agents were
overwhelmed with applications for
passage, and the ships steward was
oDiiged 20 go ashore and procure sup
plies Tor the 2l1 passengers who en-
parked. The Saratoga sailed about
o:3O a. m, Of the 22d This time the
sentiment of the people was displayed
IN dlfferent manner. They lined the
shores of the narrow channel in dense
crowds, Jeering and hooting. cursing
ana hurllng obscene epithets at the
steamer and her passengers While
passing down the channel, three guns
were hred from each side of the en-
trance and red flag was hoisted on
MORO Castle. The captain and crew
OF the Saratoga were in dread of the
forts and feared detention, but keeping
close TO a German steamer, also bound
out, they succeeded in getting away
safely, and found that the alarm was
occasloned by the appearance off the
harbor Of the United States blockading
Meet. The Saratoga proceeded without
molestation
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
Milligan, Wilkin & Co.
SPANS REGRETS
Sent to the Powers of Europe.--Says
Uncle Sam is Scandalously Agrees.
i've.

Madrid, April 26.-The Spanish gov
eminent to-day sent a circular to the
powers. experimenting its circular of
April IS, and expressing regret at the
hard necessity of being compelled to
appeal to force in order to repel the
scandalous aggression of the United
States, and defend the national dignity
and historical integrity of the father
land"
Continuing the circular note says:
History presents few instances
wherein the reason is so evident on
one part and the outrage so undisguised
on the other Spain has on her side
right, correct procedure and prudence,
while the United States has on her
side only disloyalty and the impulse
of unbridled ambitions
After reference to the "execrable con-
duct of General Fitzhugh Lee, the
note reproduces the text Of the resolu-
tons Of Congress undermining the last
words, 'as intended to deceive the Gu
bans"
1t is then predicted that the island
of Cuba will not be declared pacified
until it is ready for annexation
Further on the note gives the details
of the rupture of the negotiations be-
tween Spain and the United States,
concluding with the following declara-
ton:
The Spanish people await the at
tack with tranquil serenity, decided to
sell their lives dear and to defend en-
ergetically their right to remain in
America, confident that in this work
they will have the assistance of the
Cubans, who are Spaniards like them
selves"
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PROF0UND SC0RN.
The One Thing of Which the Span
iards are Particularly Capable.

Madrid, April 26.-In the Spanish
Senate yesterday Count Almenas asked
whether the government adhered
strictly to the treatey of Paris in re-
gard to privateers, or whether it would
issue letter of marGue to any one
asking for such authority
The Premier. Senior Sagasta, said the
moment was inopportune to reply to
the question.
On Count Almenas insisting to an
answer to his question, the Minister
for Foreign Affairs, Senior Gulon, said
Spain occupied the same position as she
held before the treaty of Paris
AT the close of Senior Sagastas speech
in the Senate yesterday, the President
Of the Senate said, amid great APP
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
OWNS THE PEN.
William Alden Smith Has the In
strument With Which the War
Declaration Was Signed.

Washington. D. c., April 26.-Repre-
sentative William Alden Smith is the
proud possessor of the pen with which
the President, the Speaker of the
House and the Vice President of the
Senate signed the bill declaring the ex-
istence of war between the United
States and Spain. The Speaker gave
Mr.. Smith the pen and he took it to the
Senate when, at his requisite, Vice Pres
ident Hobart also used it, in attaching
his signature, and later President Nc
Kinley made the final appreciation
with the same.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
MURDER
Indicated by All the Circumstances
Surrounding the Death of Logan
Stewart.

Special to the Register.
Huntington, w. Va, April 26.-Al-
most three weeks ago, Logan Stewart,
a lumberman, of Moorehead, KY, came
to this city and mysteriously disap-
peared. 1t is believed at the time he
was murdered, as blood stains and his
hat were found near river front. This
afternoon the body of Stewart was
found in the river at lronton, Ohio.
Everything indicates most horrible
murder and arrests will probably be
made soon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
TO BANK FURNACES
Pig Iron Producers of the Central
West Agree to Reduce Bessemer
Output.

Cleveland o.. April 26.-All the Bes-
semer pig iron producers of the Central
west have agreed to bank their fur
haces for thirty days out Of the three
months Of May, June and July.
AS a guarantee to those who intend
2 follow out such a plan that some one
else Will not fail to abide by the agree
meht' and thus largely profit by the
expense of the faithful ones, a $25, 900
assurance has been given by every in
.efest There are about eighteen fur
nsceS which will be affected by the
action.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-27
WOMAN FATALLY BURNED.

Special to the Register.
Steubenville. O., April 26.-Miss Liz
ze Sell, young girl in the employ Of
John McKim, across the river, was
frightfully burned to-day while house
cleaning by getting too close to a fire,
which ignited her dress. She ran soma
distance in the blazing dress She will
die.
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BITTEN BY A HORSE.

WA 10 the Register
:, ofonto, Ohio. April 26. Wesley
f g. IRON, of Fairview. W. Va, four miles
f 8oai mere, was bitten by a horse that
nn ,u WIKI all the symptoms Of hydro
t .ni Heron left tonight for Pas
~ treatment. in Chicago.