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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18

Princeton, N. j.. June 16.-Old Mas
sau celebrated her 151st commencement
yesterday. Some 200 young Prince
tonians received bachelor degrees. ant
amid spontaneous and unbounded en-.
thusiasm the honorary degree of doc
tor Of laws WAS conferred upon Admira
George Dewey, Of the United States
navy. The whole day was one of fes.
tivity, and 1t closed one of the most
successful commandments in Prince.
TOMS history. Three Of those receiving
diplomas, James III. Caldwell, A. nj
Stewart and Harold Smith, are mem
bers of Battery A, of the Pennsylvania
artillery, and they had been granted
furlough in order to return and re-
ceive their degrees. AS they ascendec
the rostrum the crowd cheered long and
loudly
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
Cnhan .Inntn to SEND a shin.

New York. June 1s.-Just as soon as
arrangements can be completed the
Cuban junta will send a ship. com
manded by Captain Johnny O'Brien. to
Cuba. A commission Of prominent
Cubars win be aboard. and the ship
viii carry quantity of provisions for
the use of the insurgent army. a meet
ing with the Cuban government Will
be arranged for at some part of the
coast whore the commission can be
free from Spanish interference and an
agreement on future plans will be
made.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION.
House Passes the Resolution by
Vote Of 20s to 81.
EIGHTEEN DEMOCRATS IN FAVOR

while Only Three Republicans Voted
Against the Administration Meas
ure-Thc Popullst and Fusion Vote
Was About Equally Divided.
Washington. June 1e.-By vote Of
2o9 to ~ the house OF representatives
yesterday afternoon adopted the New
lands resolution providing for the an
nexation OF Hawaii The debate, which
has continued without interruption
since Saturday. has been one OF the
most notable Of this congress, the pro-
posed annexation being considered OF
great commercial and strategic im-
portance by its advocates and being
looked upon by it's opponents as in-
volving a radical departure from the
long established policy of this country.
and likely 10 be followed by the in
auguration OF a pronounced policy Of
colonization. the abandonment of the
Monroe doctrine and participation in
international wrangles More than
half a hundred members participated in
the debate.
From party standpoint the result
was awaited with the keenest interest.
The Republicans presented practically
a unanimous support TO the resolu-
tions. but three Republican members
voting in opposition. In the Demo-
cratic ranks the division upon the ques-
! ton was more marked, Is Democrats
! voting for annexation The vote IN
support OF the resolutions was made up
of f79 Republicans, Is Democrats, )
Populists and 4 fusionists. The vote
against annexation comprised " DEM
ocrats, 3 Republicans, q Populiste and
4 fusionista.
Yesterdays session began az l9
o'clock, and the debate continued seven
hours. Few members We're upon the
floor until late In the afternoon, and the
galleries had few occupants. As the hour
for voting drew near. however, mem
bers began taking their places, and
there were few more than a score of
absentees when the first roll call was
taken The announcement of the vote
upon the passage of the resolutions
was cheered upon the floor and APP
plauded generally by the spectators.
The resolutions adopted. In pream
BILE. relate the offer of the Hawaiian re-
public to cede all Of its sovereignty and
absolute title to the government and
| crown lands. and then by resolution ac-
| eept the cession, and declare the ISL
| ands annexed The resolutions provide
for commission Of FIVE, at least two OF
whom shall be resident Hawaiians. 70
recommend to congress such legislation
as they may deem advisable. The pub
| lie debt of Hawaii, not to exceed VI,
600, 000 is assumed, Chinese immigra-
ton is prohibited, all treaties with other
powers are declared null, and II Is pro-
vided that until congress shall provide
! for the government of the islands, all
civil. judicial and military powers now
exercised by the officers of the existing
! government shall be exercised in such
manner as the president shall direct
and he Is given power to appoint per-
sons to put in effect provisional gov
/ arnnnnnf for the Islands.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18

Madrid, June ia dispatch received
here from Captain General August.
dated Manila, June 6, says: THE sit
uation continues critical The enemy
surround the town. have had our lines
drawn closer around the city and
strengthened at intervals by trenches.
Communication Is still cut. / expect
General Monet with reinforcements,
but have had no news from him. The
white population of the suburbs, fear
ing they VIII be massacred by the rebels
and preferring the risk of lombard
ment. have entered the fortified part
of the town and viii assist in the de-
Tense. I do not know when the bonn
bardment viii commence"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
THE PRODUCE MARKETS.
As Reflected by Dealings I'm Philadels
phia and baltimore.

Philadelphia, June l5.-Flour weak: win
ter superhne $3.50m3.75; Pennsylvania
roller, clear. &.30M4.55 city mills, extra
50. 1904. Wheat firm No. red, July, Hu
size. Corn quet. but firm; No mixed
spot, 35sz f36c. No. 2 yellow. for local
trade. 37lkc Oats steady; No. white
32n32ikc.; No. 2 white. clipped, s2l2c. Hay
weak; choice timothy $l2 for large bales
Beef steady; beef hams. $2s.50a24 Pork
quiet; mess. SI025010.75; family $l3.50al4
Lard firner, western steamed, 6l0d6. Is
Butter firm. western creamery, lb12Ml1c.i
do. Islgins 17c.; imitation creamery 101kN
l2a.c.: New York dairy, 12taM16c. do
creamery, 120i4lhc.; fancy Pennsylvania
prints jobbing az lSM2tc.; do. wholesale
lie. Cheese steady; large. white, VA
6Ssc; small. white, 7c., large, colored. 81
06zhc small do. 7c.; light skins, Sac
SIC: part skins, 4%@5hc.; full skins
2QI2lsc. Eggs firm; New York and Penn
sylvania 12ai2lze.. western. fresh, lllsa
12c. southern. 10Mc
Baltimore, June J5.--Flour quiet and UNI
changed. Wheat steadier; spot, SIC.
month. 92G9ZMc. July, S2aS24c.; August
16c. steamer No. red, s54S5i2c. south
ern, by sample 839a3c; do. on grade, Si4
e2lae Corn firmer spot and month, 81
Q36Ac. July, S61lst3Gl2c.; August, S6A4
37c.: September S1i2Gt37%c.; steamer mix
ed 35I35hc. southern, white. 3bn36l2c.i
do. yellow, 3Gc Oats more active; No.
white. 32032iAc.; No. 2 mixed, SONSOlzc.
Rye steady; No. nearby, 4Slsc. No.
western. Sic. Hay steady; choice timothy,
$125om13. Grain freights continue very
dull; steam to Liverpool, per bushel, 3i4d.,
June; Cork, for orders per quarter. Ss.
3d. July Lettuce, si.256tl50 per basket.
East Liberty, Pa, June Is. = Cattle
steady; extra, $490n5; prime, A.S004.90;
common, $4n4.30; prime mediums and
heavles. s4.05G4.1U heavy Workers, s4u
405; common to good Workers, $3.90T3.9s,
pigs, as to quality, s3.6503.S5: roughs. $2.5a
Q3.65 Sheep slow: choice clipped %.S5a
44O: common. $3.2503.75; choice clipped
lambs, $49O45.05; common to good, SAG
$50; spring lambs. $4.5Og55O; veal calves.
seGs50.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
The Rush For the bonds.

New York, June 16--The demand for
the new issue OF bonds kept up all day
yesterday, and when the sub-treasury
closed at O'Clock a number OF appli-
cants were still in line. Altogether 547
individual subscriptions, aggregating
S243, 900 We're received during the day,
making total for the two days OF
1886, $50. Similar reports of the rush
for the bonds come from Philadelphia,
Boston and other places.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18

Washington, June 14.-The first army
of invasion to Cuba is now well on its
way. 80 transport steamships bearing
over $1,000 officers and men, conveyed
by battleships, cruisers, gunboats and
auxiliary cruisers, 16 in number, hav-
ing sailed from Key West this morning.
An authoritative statement tothis effect
was made at the war department, setting
at rest all reports that the expedition
was on it's way, or had landed last
week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
schoonor snnk. 1.-Two Drowned

New York. June 16.-The schooner
Gypsum Princess, of Parrsboro, N. s.,
was sunk by collision with the North
German Lloyd steamer Ems at 9 o'clock
Tuesday night. The captain Of the
Gypsum Princess, David Merriam, his
wife and their Oldest boy, Edgar, the
mate, a girl OF II years and boy of s.,
were drowned Sanford Murray, the
cook of the schooner, had his leg
broken. Five Of the crew besides Muir
ray were saved by the Ems.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
"Young Napoleon,, COILS ON Papa.

Chicago, June i'll. z. Letter, father
Of the Young Napoleon has taken
charge of all Of Joseph Letters affairs.
and win settle all of his obligations and
collect all of his accounts. The final
transfer from the younger to the elder
Letter was made yesterday The ar
rangement effected whereby p. ID. Ar
mour viii distribute the Letter cash
wheat in the United States, Alexander
Geddes in Great Britain and the Illi-
nois Trust and Saving banks in France,
will continue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
FREEDOM FOR MERRIMAC HEROES
Spain Orders Their Neutrality-suspicious.
and Cnrranza Must Leave Cnnada.

and Carranza Must Leave Canada.
Madrid, June 16.-The government
has authorized Governor General Blan-
co to entertain proposals for an ex-
change Of Lieutenant Hobson and the
other prisoners taken when the Ameri-
can collier Merrimac was sunk off the
entrance to the harbor of Santiago de
Cuba.
Duke Almodovar de Rio, minister of
foreign affairs, has ordered Senior Du-
Bose former Spanish charge d'affaires
at Washington, and Lieutenant Car
rama, former Spanish naval attache
there, to leave Canada.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
First omcer ofthe Alicante Prisoner

Key West, June 16.-Jamie Ferniers,
who says he was the first officer of the
Spanish hospital ship Alicante, was
brought in here yesterday as pris-
oner of war on the British steamer
Twickenham. captured by the cruiser
ST. Louis on JuEe 10 Conflicting stories
are told concerning the Spaniard's
presence on board the Twickenham,
and there is strong suspicion that he is
a more important capture than super
fetal circumstances might indicate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
Tlve New AnxIlIarv war Yessels.

New York, June 16.-Arrangements
have been completed for securing five
vessels for the government. They are
the Louisiana, Knickerbocker and Hud-
son. of the Cromwell line: the Catania,
of the Tweedie Trading company. and
the Arcadia, Of the New York and
Porto Rico Steamship company. They
will be chartered for so days. with the
privilege of renewal. The government
is to assume war risks The vessels
will be coaled and fitted out to go to
Tampa at once.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
The largest Deficiency BIN.

Washington, June 16.-The general
deficiency bill, carrying an aggregate
Of 1924. 032 3S3 was reported 70 the house
yesterday by the committee on appro-
priations. All but 1882 O26 Is for war
expenses and SS.o70S72 of these ordinary
deficiencies are for pensions. The bill
is the largest deficiency bill ever pre-
scented TO congress
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
rrench CnnInet Reslgns.

Paris, June 16.-Premier Meline yes
terday handed to President Faure the
resignation Of the whole cabinet. which
the president accepted, while request
ing the ministers to continue the diree-
tion of affairs until their successors are
named 1t IS expected that NJ. Ribot,
the former premier, viii be called on
to form a new cabinet.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
THE MERRIMAC HEROES.
Promotions Awaiting Their Return
From the spanish Prison.

promotions
From the Spanish Prison.
Washington, June 15.-Substantial
recognition has been given by the navy
department to the members of the gall
liant crew who took the Merrimac into
the entrance of Santiago harbor and
sunk her across the channel under the
very muzzles of the Spanish guns. Last
evening official recognition was taken
of their valor when Secretary Long
signed the orders to Admiral Sampson
directing the promotion of all the
members of the crew. Lieutenant Hob
sons reward will come later through
congress. The men still linger in a
Spanish prison, but when they return
again to their ships their promotions
will be awaiting them.
The orders sent to Admiral Sampson
direct the promotions of the men as
follows: Daniel Montague, master-at-
arms, to be a boatswaim, raised from
$50 a month to $1,000 a year; George
Charette, gunner's mate, to be a gun
ner from $50 month to $1,000 year:
Rudolph Clausen, Osborne Deignan and
]. C. Murphy, coxswains, to be chief
boatswain's mates, an increase of $40
a month; George r. Philips, machinist
to be chief machinist from $40 a month
to $40 a month; Francis Kelly, water
tender to be chief machinist from $37
a month to $40 a month.
In addition TO the promotions steps
have already been taken towards the
presentations of medals to Constructor
Hobson and. the members of his gal
laistaI hat new honors await
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
Cumberland
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Works

We respectfully call atten-
ton to our Dyeing and Clean
ing Works. established over a
quarter of a century. Dry
cleaning does not injure the
lustre. This ia done here to
perfection. Dyeing Gentlemen's
Suits, Coats, Vests, Overcoats,
Trousers in all shades and colors.
Ladies' Dresses, Capes, Shawls,
Gloves, Wells, and Feathers
dyed in beautiful colors.
Send for catalogue and price
list or call on our agent for in
formation.
M. L. DORM, Agent.
MARTINSRURG, w. VA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
senator Aldrinh nn-elecfed.

Newport. r. l.. June 1.-THE general
assembly met In joint session at noon
yesterday and ratified the election Of
Nelson w. Aldrich as senator Aor four
years from March 4, 1898, to succeed
himself.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
Generals who Accompany shafter.

Tampa, Fla, June 16-The following
general officers accompanied General
Shafter on his expedition to Santiago:
Major General Joseph Wheeler Brig
adler Generals j. r Kent. H. $. Hawk
ms, 8. s. Sumner J. c. Bates, S. B. M.
Young. II. w. Lawton and A. r. Chat
fee. Major General Breckenridge and
Brigadier General William Ludlow
went as inspecting officer and engineer
pfficer, respectively
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
Expedition Sails

July 4. If it should arrive on time 1t is
not unlikely that there may be an In
dependence day celebration of great
significance in the far east.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
ROSE BUDS ~ CARNATIONS
FLORAL DESIGNS.

The public Is respectfully informed
that have in my Hot House plenty of
Rose Buds and Carnations at all times,
which win sell at rs low price as you
can buy them elsewhere. You have no
expressage to pay and can see what you
are getting.
am also prepared to make up all
kinds of Floral Dsigns for funerals
and weddings. | keep constantly on
hand artificial and metallic floral designs.
Call and see me, Jos. Imbach,
Martinsburg Green House,
Corner of Wa ter and urke streets.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
Final Notice to taxpayers.

have given taxpayers all the indul-
gence / possibly can. No more time
can be given and unless promptly paid
will be forced to proceed to collect same
by levy. JAMES II. SMITH.
Sheriff of Berkeley County.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
In Cuba { i've Valuable Aid to
Cur Marines.
SPANISH GUERILLAS FLEE.
Forty of Their Number Killed in o
Short Battle.
ONE OF OUR MARINES WOUNDED.

Two Cuban Allies Dead and Four Wounded
in An Attack on the Guerillas' Camp,
Which Was Captured and Destroyed, To
gether With the Only Well Within Six or
Seven Miles-Germany Has No Designs
on Manila Spain Has Ordered Blanco to
Exchange the Merrimac Heroes and Has
Ordered DuBosc and Carranza to Leave
Canada.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-12
WOUNDED MEN Nv WASHINGTON.

Washington. July n.-secretary Alger shook
hands to-day with the first OF the wounded men
direct from the field. small party OF the
wounded arrived here during the day. consisting OF
CAPTAIN Brereton Of the Path Infantry: Lieutenant
Mccoy sth Cavalry: Lieutenant Cash. OF the
Rough Riders: Lieutenant Mead. 2lst Infantry. and
Lieutenant Trail. list New-York.
They were on leave, and on their way home 10
recover from their wounds. Lieutenant Mccoy
was on clutches, and all of them showed they
had been In the hands Of the surgeons. About
noon Lieutenant Cash. OF the Rough Riders went
TO the War Department and reported to Adjutant,
General Corbin. The latter showed the wounded
ofcer through to Secretary Ayers private office
The Secretary was engaged for the moment with
senator Allison. but the latter: noticing the
wounded man. arose and said After you. sir
The Secretary warmly greeted this first eye-wit-
ness of the fight He held out his left hand to the
secretary for his right hung In sling, the arm
having been shattered during the first days fight
ar Santiago The Secretary listened with much in
terest 10 the recital Of conditions prevailing. and
assured his visitor that he and all the other
wounded would receive attention and consideration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-12
John KELLY.

John Kelly of Company d. list Regiment
wounded. lives with his widowed mother At NO z"
East One-hundred- and-twelfth-st He Is twenty
one wears old was a medical student. and mas De-
longed to the list Regiment for severaI months
Writing TO his mother from sioohey on jury = '"e
aay of,er he was shot he said: Before this can
reach YOU perhaps you will hear that was or
dered to the rear yesterday with the wounded
Don't worry mother. for It is OF small cohse-
ouence 1t was In the hottest OF the fight that they
hit me- I was dressing the wounds OF fallen COM
rade AZ the time and did not know was hit until
n, officer touched me on the shoulder with his
sword and told me wounded. did not want
10 give up but he ordered me TO the rear. 1t Is
really little thing and you must not worry
about it."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-12
FROM THE CHICKAMAUGA CAMP.
GENERAL BOYNTON SAYS THAT THE CAMP
GROUND WILL BE ACTIVE. EVEN
AFTER THE WAR rs OVER.

Chattanooga, Tenn, July II (SpeciaD.-Several
hundred recruits. with a number Of Army wagons.
started from Chattanooga tonight on speciai
train for Charleston. S. c.. where they VIII De
loaded on transports for Santiago Both recruits
and wagons are for the First Brigade. which left
Camp Thomas for Santiago last week. The LIST
Ohio Cavalry starts for Tampa tomorrow night'
and other troops are under orders to move.
tranload Of fine soldiers arrived at Lyle TINS
morning There three full companies. FORM
ing splendid battalion. The men were large ana
healthy looking few. II any. being under feet III
inches The personnel Of each company was far
above the average Numerically each company
had its full strength 1903 men, besides the officers.
The three companies were l.. eth Pennsylvania
I. 9th Pennsylvania and B. 18th Pennsylvania.
The work Of equipping recruits Is now being gwen
especial attention Camp Thomas Nearly ~
the regiments filled. ana the new men are rap
idly becoming trained soldiers. -Four carioads OF
rifles were received this morning The guns that
Wea1ons than the 70 model. The difference De-
them consists sy Of the the PaR being
camping for soldiers FOR some 'me tho no Park
ssTa and the reeanty apr
brieader.generals. said; u,u bc Obliged
United s,ases Syee IN the d for long
time peace nego,a,ons ARE might arise
right awsy ES.ss With
to be rmiy ablshed before the volunteers are
The a2sa force sed of men NO
small JOB Of ITSELF and VII require S %osd sny
the .'S have
up to this time win be allowed 10 serve e.s SIt ut
term Of enlistment Of Tns
sround have been established. and thousands OF sol!
drs WIN be ksS 'n ns pot proHe
boy occurred at Lytis on SUNDAY W0rhne Came into
Tracy Of Gomra .ISywlmoS vim train. and his skull
was fractured. Trepanning was successfully per-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-12
WILLIAM SUTTON.

William Sutton. wounded. is corporal Of Com
pany II. list Regiment. He Is thirty-three years
old and lives with his mother at No 81 East Tenth
st. Corporal Sutton at all times one or the
most active members OF the list and always inter-
ested in its welfare When the Governor sent out
orders TO obtain the feelings OF the men in the DIFF
ferent militia organizations In regard to volunteer
Ing Sutton spent all his spare time at the Gmory
getting the TO promise TO volunteer. and ne
worked hard TO recruit his company up to the de-
sired strength He got up from sick bed at the
time his company was ordered to go TO camp ana
took charge of the States property there. In an
swer TO a telegram sent 70 Key West and forwarded
to where he was yesterday morning his mother re-
ceived the answer that he was wounded in the body
and was getting along nicely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-12
NEW REGIMENTS RAPIDLY fILLiNu oT
FOUR COMPANIES OF THE 2oisT TO BE READY i"
pAY-pREpARNo FOR THE ?oaD NOW

roIrR COMPANIES OF THE 2oisT TO BE READY ~
pAY-pREpARINo FOR THE ?oaD NOW
TIL. work Of recruiting the 2oist Regiment Is DE-
,r~ nu.h.d forward with energy The NUMBER Oh
10, snpvins al the armory OF the l2th regiment
(oumbus-ave and slxty-second-st. where 'ne
aM.t IA being recruited. Is so great that even o'
working twelve hours each day. the examining
.urpcons cannot find time TO examine all OF them
comnauy | is now nearly full Most OK It's mem
her. wers drawn from the Hist Regiment In 'he
other companies already recruited there are me"
from the lesth ll2,h and 23d regiments Last night
Il WAS announced that four companies, a. I.
and l. were complete and ready to start for camp.
The nrst detachment for camp will probably set
out o-morrow.
Six hundred men have been taken from the ffo-
yisional iosth Regiment TO bring the sth Regiment
now at Camp Thomas. up 10 the iulI army
strength This leaves $50 men. who VIII FORM the
rucleus OF the lOsih. which IL Is hoped VIII DO
hrough nj up 10 the regular strength In thori Hle.
Recruiting Is going on steadily for the iIo'
com pleted and some OF the connliS-loned ana non
commissioned officers have been nominated Iney
will moi be regularly appointed until the companies
are formally mustered in This Will be done next
Monday night. ,,.,.-,... q,
MAJOR NcCllntock was at brigade headquarters IN
the list Regiment Armory last nsht ihdHihs w. nc
initial preparations for the organization OF Inc
nnd Regiment lie said the actual work OF re-
crui,ing will probably be begun on THURSDAY morn
ing al the armory OF the pa Regiment Adlutant-
General Tillinghast has ordered him 10 make APP
pllcatlon for the use Of the armory.