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The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
WILL BE A REMINISGENCE.
The Naval War Board of Strategy VIII Soon Be Thing of the Psst-More
 Discretion to Commanders.

CHICAGO, May r "A special to the Journal from Washington says: With in week the naval board of strategy will be a reminiscence except as to name. Capt. Baker, of the board, las been ordered to command the Newark which will go into commission next Saturday. His departure will mark the breaking up of the naval board of strategy. The Newark, by the way, will become the flagship of the bloekading squadron.
 It will be the plan of the secretary of the navy, after this week, to leave more to the discretion of the officers in
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
THE SPANISH SQUADRON.
The Ships are Reported Off the Venezuelan Coast and
 Bound Northwest.
WILL FIND SOMETHING IN THEIR PATH.
Lieut. Bralnard's Expedition on the uncas, to Secure the Release of Two War Cor respondents Confined In Cabanas For tress, by Exchange, Will Have a Sue cessfu1 Issue.

NEW YORK, May 17.-The Evening Posts Key West special says:
 The bloel1aders on the south coast of Cuba have been warned that the Span ish squadron is reported off Venezuela, bound northwest, and to double their vigilance. Powerful vessels, which it is not necessary to name, will be ready to aid the ships stationed there in re- sisting the progress of the enemy.
 And there is small chance that the Spanish will be able to enter Gien- fuegos, fortified port, desirable to them on account of the large eoaling facilities and machine shops.
 Both our squadrons are informed about the course Of the Spanish fleet.
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20

the "suecess" of the Spanish Arms in
 the Philippine Islands.
 KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 17.-Adviees which have just been received from Gienfuegos, island of Cuba, say the 1 Spaniards at that place attended the chanting of te deum at the principal l church there in celebration of the news circulated by the Spanish government to the effect that the Spanish forces had l been victorious at Manila. When the first news was received at Gien- fuegos from Madrid all the bells in the city were rung, and Gen. Pando, who was then there, and his staff at tended the church of St. Sulpiee in full uniform. In addition. ration of wine was served out to the soldiers and, though the American blockading ships were outside the harbor, and meat was costing two pesetas pound, the city was gay. and rejoiced at the announced "suceessa of the Spanish arms
 Since then, however, ugly rumors of the defeat of the Spaniards have been in circulation, but officially Spain has won victory" in the Philippine islands.
 The refugees who arrived at Jamaica from Gienfuegos by the Adula have been released from quarantine Among the most prominent of these passengers are Albert Fowler, brother of the Brit ish consul, his mother and sisters; NJ. Antoine Pouvret, a millionaire sugar planter, and the Salaeida family.
 Threats of cutting off the heads of Americans have been made at Cien- fuegos. but no violence has actually oc- cured
 On leaving the harbor an officer on board the United States auxiliary gunboat Eagle, which overhauled the Adula, said they were fishing for the cable, and expected to cut it any day. The cable has since been cut. ;,
 The Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes, of 5,s00 tons, now at Santiago de Cuba, has seven of her ten boilers disabled, and she is otherwise so unseaworthy that she has been anchored at the har- bor entrance as a guardship.
 There was some complaint among the 50 Americans on board the Adula in regard to the departure of Consul Me- Carr They aver that he left Gienfue- gos without notifying the Americans of their danger
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
Volunteers Ordered South.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The war de- partment to-day issued orders for as- sembling of 29,OS7 volunteers to lhickamauga. This embraces 20 regi- ments of infantry and five batteries from the following states: Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Illi- nois, Maine, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massa- chnsetts, Rhode Island and Vermont.
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
A SURPRISE PARTY READY.
It Will Meet the Spanish Admiral should He Return to Martinique May
 Save the Harvard.

CHICAGO, May IA special to the Journal from Washington says; A big surprise awaits the Spanish admiral if he sails for Martinique. There he is apt to find a new squadron composed of the Oregon, the Marietta, the Buffalo (Nietheroy), the Montgomery, the Yale and the St. Louis The latter have been sentby Admiral Sampson to effect a junction with Capt. Clark and to re- main near Martinique, and incidental ly assure the safety of the Harvard
 Under orders the Oregon has been making rapid time since she left Bahia.
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
No Important Developments.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-Up to noon the president had not been advised of any important developments in the war situation so far as it can be learned. There were some interesting exchanges of views on the situation be- tween the president and those who saw him, but to all of them up 10 that hour he stated that there were no important dispatches
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
PEACEFUL BLOCKADE OVER.
ly Protected May Expect to Hear From Our Guns.

CHICAGO, May 1s.-A special to the Journal from Washington says: Presi- dent Mckinley has abandoned his peaceful blockade idea.
 Orders were to-day cabled to the com handlers of the blockading squadron that will give him an opportunity to turn his ships loose on all fortifica- tions where resistance is offered
 Every Cuban port that is strongly protected will be attacked and the bombardment will be kept up until Spanish guns are sileneed and all gum boats are sunk.
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
.ordered Away from narhanoes.

NEW YORK, May r. The British steamer Earnwood, which left Barba- does May D. has arrived She reports that on May the Spanish transport Alphonse NH, with 300 troops on board, put in at San Batbadoes, but was ordered to leave again by the au- tborities
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
Called to Madrid for Conference.

MADRID, May 17.-Admiral Camara the commander of the Spanish reserve squadron at Cadiz, has been recalled here to confer with the ministers re- speeting his intended operations
 The newspapers express fear that a secret Anglo-Ameriean alliance already exists.
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Prof. Clark Will Rend n paner.

CHICAGO, May I7-Prof J, Scott Clark, of Northwestern university, Evanston, has accepted an invitation to read paper before the educational conference of the Transmississippi eX- position at Omaha in July. His sub feet will be Methods of Studying En- plish Classics as q Means of Rhetorical Traininp"
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
Filed Dispatches From the Admiral.
Seized by the spanish Authorities.

LIVERPOOL May 1.-The telegraph office at the island of Grand Canary, near the center of the Canary islands, the chief city of which is Las Palmas, has been seized by the Spanish author ities. All telegrams except the barest Stopped
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
THE FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
First Regular session.) SENATE.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-Mr. Morgan (Ala) introduced d resolution calling upon the secretary of the interior for information in his possession concern ing the progress of work on the Nicara- qua canal and concerning the financial affairs of the Maritime Canal Co. The resolution was agreed to-
 The senate, by B to II, voted down an amendment by Mr. Pettigrew to a local railroad bill providing that the government might purchase the road at it's cash value at any time after tea years.
 MT. Allison da1 then called up ths war revenue bill. and made state ment of it's features to the senate
 Mr Allison estimated that the war revenue bill as reported to the senate by the finance committee would, inde- pendent of the democratic amendments, produce Sl50, 900 GOO in annual revenue, and that the democratic amendments would, if incorporated in the act, in- crease the amount to the extent of S75, GOO GOO.
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
ren Men Ininr.h hr an ExplosIon.

CLEVELAND, O., May 12.-Ten men were injured by an explosion of gas in the new waterworks tunnel under the lake. The diggers were $, 800 feet from shore. The explosion was caused by one of the men striking a match to light his pipe. Three have died and two others were not expected to live.
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
su,cIde of A Wealthy cincinnatlan.

CINCINNA1I May I7-Gharles F. Muth, prominent and wealthy mer. chant of this city, and recently elected member of the board of control, com. mitted smcide on his farm near Nor ristown. Ind He found dead with a k. he ball through his head,
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
They Are Aiding Spain.

WASHINGTON, May 13.-Unofficial in- formation has reached the state de- partment that number of Austrian artillerymen were sent to Cuba some time ago. Itis expected that at least 20 trained Austrian gunness were on the Montserrat
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
The comanche to be Fitted Out.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., May f7-Worc has been received here that the steam yacht Comanche, which was purchased by the government, has been ordered to the navy yard to be fitted out with magazines and battery. The yacht is one of the fastest ahoat.
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20

The Two Imprisoned War Correspondents
 Will be Released by Exchange.
 NEW YORK, May IA special dis patch from Key West to the Evening World says:
 The World correspondents impris- oned in Fort Cabanas in Cuba are saved. Gen. Blaneo has courteously
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
spoken by . spanlsh rorpedo Roat.

NEW YORK, May 17.-Ihe steamer Spartan Prince, which arrived from Mediterranean ports, reports that while passing through the straits of Gibraltar on May she was spoken by Spanish torpedo boat. which steamed rapidly around the steamer, and then bore away toward the shore
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
Navy DeficiencY Estimate.

WASHINGTON May 17.-The secretary of the navy has prepared q deficiency estimate of over S20ooo o0) for ord nance, equipments. construction, etc, of the navy,
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20

command reserving to himself and his department advisors the right to coun- sel and veto anything which may be, in their judgment, entirely an error.
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
rnln rirc nl st. myaclnthe. ouehee

ST. HYAcINruE, Quebec, May IT, During q fire in tine Materio St .lo- seph. two boys named Beauehmen were burned to death. Mrs. Dr. Chag- non, of Fall River Mass jumped from m upper story window, and died from iaiataes received Fou. gray naas were severely injured by jumping from u fourth story window.
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
snr.,.tn- La Enrm 4 Ne.t Gahlnat.

MADRID May 17.-Ihe queen reee has charged Sener Sagasta to=ter@==H new cabinet The premier @fH seE## with the presidents of the eham9e and with Senor G amazo
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
HOUSE.

In the house Mir. Marsh GIL present. ed the conference report upon the bill authorizing the army officers to furnish food to the Cuban people and arms and equipments to increase their fighting effectiveness against Spain during the present war. The report was adopted without objection
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20

tude that Commodore Watson does to Admiral Sampson. The fact that a second squadron passed Madrid censo. indicates the desire of the Spanish authorities to spread abroad this misleading information. It's pur- pose. it is believed, is to induce Ad- miral Sampson to remain with his fleet at or near Martinique, in quest of oi the shadowy second squadron, so as to take him away from his pursuit of Admiral Gervera and the actual Span- ish game already in sight.
 Sampson Said to be Headed for Cienfue-
 WASHINGTON, May 17.-It is said at the navy department that Admiral Sampson reported to the navy depart ment by cable from Cape Haytien. It is understood that the admiral, by reason of information just received by him. has changed his plans of opera. tions and instead of going to Key West has directed his vessels toward Cienfuegos. where he is expected to ar rive within the next day or two.
 Filed Dispatches From the Admiral.
 PoRT-AE-PRINeE, Hayti, May IT, The United States torpedo boat Porter returned to Cape Haytien, having left Rear-Admiral Sampsons fleet in the oiiing. Lieut.. Bennett conferred with the United States consul at Cape Haytien, and filed dispatches from the rear-admiral The rendezvous of the fleet is north of Cape Haytieu.
 The storeship Supply was expected to wait the Minneapolis at Cape Hay tien, and her departure from there is said to be due to a mistake, which will probably be rectihcd by the Porter's return
 The cruiser Minneapolis is likely to be intercepted with new orders.
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
BATTLE H C|EEUEGOS.
A Hot Time Precipitated by the Sending of Party in Small
 Boats to Cut the Cable.
ONE MAN KILLED AND SEVERAL WOUNDED

The Spaniards, Who were Assembled 1T Force Along the shore, Suffered Sc verely from the Fire of the Marblehead Nashville and Windom, Which W ere Gov ering the Working Party-A Fort De. molished.
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
VICTORIOUS 1T MANILA.
The Delusion that is Given Official Currency in Cuba to Bolster
 Up Spain's Cause.
A BIG CELEBRATION AT GIENFUEGOS.

soldiers Treated to a Ration of Wine and General Rejoicing Indulged in Over the "suecess" of the Spanish Arms in the Philippine Islands.
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
Cnae Messages for Ilal

Ngw YORK. May IT. cial Cable Ca. is advised [ sageh fal Italy are now a
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The navy de pertinent has just received dispatch from Commodore Remey, at Key West, confirming the report of a severe en. gagement at Gienfuegos last Wednes- day He transmits the report of Capt McCalla of the Marblehead, showing that one man was killed, Herman Req. gan, marine, on the Marblehead and several injured. Severe losses were in. ilicted upon the Spaniards, and the main object of the attack, which was 10 cut the cable, was accomplished:
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-20
THE UNCAs EXPEDITION.

Both our squadrons are informed out the course of the Spanish fleet.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-28
DON CARLOS PLANS.
One of His Chief Supporters Says He Will
Issue Pronunciamento As
Spain Sues For Peace.

London July 2S.-The Paris cOrre-
spondent of The Daily Mail reports an
interview with one of the chief sup
porters of Don Carlos whom he found
"brimming over with confidence" He
said that Don Carlos would issue "a
prOnunclamento the moment Spain was
committed to a demand for peace. "All
the north of Spain is eager and ready"
said he. I'VE lack neither men nor
arms. Don Carlos will he proclaimed
In Catalonia and the Basque provinces
without the necessity of striking a
blow. Then Will come the time for
war.
"The present dynasty counts for
nothing, although Marshal Campos
and General Polavieja will carry with
them considerable part of the army.
The only general on the side of the
present government is Polavleja, but
he will be unable to resist the current
of popular opinion. Even the Repub-
licans are on our side, for, although
Don Carlos VIII be king and absolute,
he will give the provinces what they
most desire, namely, provincial coun-
ellis, so they will have full liberty to
manage their own affairs according to
their own idiosyncrasies.
Don Carlos will suppress corruption
and restore good methods all around
General Weyler hesitates and moves
between Carlists and Republicans. The
Republicans, of course, have an under
lying motive. They believe that amid
the general trouble their own party
may have a chance of coming to the
surface, but the country is not pre-
pared for that"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-28
SUSPECTS
ARRESTED
Case in which the Victim Received a
Broken Back.
CHARGES MADE And REFUTED |
One Of the Prisoners Professed to squeaI
But the Man He Charges is Firm in
His Denial Of knowledge
Of the Case.

On the afternoon Of July 9TH, last, William
| NladkOsK was thrown from the porch I'm
front of his boarding house on South Main
street and when picked up was found to be
paralyzed. The victim was removed to the
Miners hospital at Fountain Springs and ana
examination by the staff there showed that
NladkOski's back was badly broken and
there was complete paralysis below the seat
of fracture.
The man is still patient at the Miners
hospital, but he viii probably never leave the
institution alive. He is 40 years of age and
unmarried
Although it was asserted that the victim
had been thrown of the porch in sport it was
impossible to locate the man who committed
the act. He disappeared Immediately after
the accident and the greatest diligence failed
to lead to trail Of his location.
Last night, however, Special officer An.
thony Alex arrested Matt. Savick ON sus.
picion Of being the man wanted The prisoner
at first denied all knowledge Of the matter
but after being confined in the lookup n few
hours the prisoner made an offer to confess.
He stated that he was present when Vlad.
Kiosk was thrown from the porch and Joe
GermindwC1 was the man who pushed the
victim. Savick volunteered to assist in locat.
ing the party he accused and late last night
Policemen Butler aud Matt arrested Germin.
awlcz. The latter, it was alleged went tC
live with brother in Mahauoy City imme.
diatey after the accident
The two men in custody were taken before
Justice Ioomcy this morning. Savick the
informer, repeated his story under oath and
Germinawicz stoutly denied it. He said he
was not near the place on the Fourth OF
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-28
LEAVING CAMP M'CALLA.
Our Marines Cuban Allies Transferred to
Caimanera to Await
Orders

Playa Del Este, July 2S.-AH the Gu
ban troops at Camp McCalla were
transferred yesterday to Caimanera In
the Samoset, They will camp there,
awaiting orders. They rather expect
to go to Santiago The parting between
the United States marines and their
Cuban allies was attended with quite a
ceremony, A guard was drawn up and
the Cubans shouted "Viva American
os," Viva Cuba Libre" and viva Nc
Gala" 1t is generally conceded that
they have been Of great service to the
marines. The latter remain in their
original camp.
The preparations Of the fleet con-
tinue without incident. The Vixen,
with General Howard and a number Of
army nurses, went to Santiago yester-
day. General Howard arrived on the
Niagara.
The Marblehead picked up lS sub
marine mines in the upper Guantanamo
bay Tuesday. All were covered with
barnacles and practically harmless.
They had been in the water since
April.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-28
SCHUYLKILL SOLDIER
DIES in CAMP,
Special to EVENING HERALD.

Washington, July 2s.-Charles d. Swartz,
member of Company +, Eight Regiment,
Penna. Vol, died at Fort Meyer at one
o'clock this morning, from typhoid fever.
IA telephone message to the HERALD this
afternoon from Park Place, where the young
man resided, confirmed the above report, and
further stated that the young man had been
i'll with the fever for several weeks, but had
so far recovered that he was expected to GO
ON duty again in day or two and his sud.
den death was a great surprise to his rela.
tives. He was "a years old. The remains
will be sent to Bethlehem, where interment
will be ade-ED
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-28
Harbor Prizes are shafter,s.

Special to EVENING HERALD
Washington, July est has been decided
that the four merchant steamers and the
single gunboat that were found in the harbor
OF Santiago at the time of Gen. Torals sur
render, are military prizes, and therefore go
to Gen. Shafter. There was a difference of
opinion between Admiral Sampson and Gen.
Shafter on this point.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-28

Tony Pix appeared before Justice Shoe
maker last night as complainant against
William Cattel. lie said he went into the
defendants store to get pair of boots. The
price asked was Sl.9O. Pix offered him 81 so
and Catte put him out of the store. When
Constable Phillips went to make the arrest
PIk was with him. Seeing the latter enter
the store Cattel exclaimed Are you here
again." and Pix got more punishment before
the constable could interfere. Cattel
furnished 5000 bail.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-28
Chaplain McNIahan,

A portrait of Rev. P. J. McMahan, for
merly curate at st. Canicus church, Maha-
noy City, appears in the Philadelphia Times
of Sunday. Father McMahan has lately
been stationed at South Bethlehem, but at
the declaration of war volunteered as
chaplain, but his services at the time were
not deemed necessary. About two weeks
ago, however, he left South Bethlehem with
Co. II, Ninth Pennsylvania Regiment, and
after remaining several days in Washington
to apply for his commission, followed his
comrades to Chickamauga, where he is now
ministering to their spiritual wants.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-28

general has scored an important dip
lomatic advantage in setting foot upon
Porto Rican soil before the first over
lures had been received from Spain
looking towards peace
The departure Of General Brooke and
General Haines from Hampton Roads
early this morning to reinforce General
Miles in Porto Rico Is a very substan-
tial evidence Of the purpose of the
government not to abate the prosecu-
ton Of military operations at this stage
of the negotiations. The two generals
should reach General Miles by next
Sunday putting him in possession of a
sufficient force to begin the movement
on San Juan at once.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-28

While walking up Main street at about five
O'Clock last evening man was struck on
one OF his shins by a stone thrown by one of
crowd of boys and young men who Ioiter
about the northeast corner of Main and
Cherry street. The victim was assisted into
the Office of DR.. d. j, Langton and the leg
was found severely bruised The offender
escaped before he could be arrested Since
this case developed number of complaints
have come to the front against the loiterers
at the corner referIed to.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-28
OVER 5000 TROOPS
FOR PORTO RICO,
Special to EvrNrSo HERALD.

Special to EvENGNG HERALD
Washington, July 2s.-A despatch from
Newport News says that General Brooke,
commanding an expedition of over 5000
troops, left that port this morning bound for
Porto Rico. He expects to reach his desti-
nation no later than Tuesday next
Among the troops is the Fourth Pennsyl-
vania, on board the transport Massachusetts,.
General Brooke is on board the st. Louis.
The Third Kentucky and Third Battalion
of the 10th Pennsylvania, have left Chicka-
mauga and are now on the way to Newport
News. They will join the next expedition
that leaves for Porto Rico.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-28

A letter was received here yesterday by
George Hafner, bearing the unpleasant news
that his brother, Harry was an inmate of
the Chickamauga hospital, suffering from an
attack of dysentery, His condition is not
known. but it is supposed to be serious, as
Mr.. Hafner asks for a member of the family
to visit him and have him removed to his
home here. The patient is drummer in
the 4th Regt.r Pa. Vol, drum corps.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-28

From now until August 18th, we will give
10 per cent. of on every dollar, in order to
reduce our stock. our goods are marked in
plain figures and at the lowest possible prices,
and then 10 per cont of. Reduction in force
until August 18th, Big stock of blue serges,
for men and boys on hand. Crash suits and
black Alpaca coats Remember the Great
Mammoth Clothing House, and Ii South
Main street, l.. GOldin. 7.2S.2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-28

Special to EVENING HERALD
Santiago, July 2s.-The small town OF
Songo, about eighteen miles from Santiago,
has been occupied by the Cubans under Gen.
Castillo. The town was occupied by a
garrison of $50 Spanish soldiery who surren-
dered when officially notified of the capitula.
ton of Gen. Tora's army.