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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
MILES OFF PORTO RICO.
The Invasion of Porto Rico Now to
Begin in Earnest,
CAN HOLD HIS LANDING POINT.
Troops Hurried Forward to Reinforce
First Expedition - Aggressive Cam
paign On-When Moment Comes to
Strike 1t VIII Be Done with yigor.

WAsHINGToN, July est was said
at the war department yesterday that
no news can be expected from any Of
fetal source as to General Miles
movements until to-day at the earliest.
It is calculated that he had arrived
last night at the point on the coast of
Porto Rico selected as the rendezvous
for all the vessels of the expedition.
Whether or not he will undertake to
make landing in advance of the ar
rival of the whole expedition will de-
pend entirely upon conditions as he
finds them. Should there be no Span
ish force, or at least an inconsiderable
one, on the coast, the troops will be
landed to relieve them from the disas-
trous effects of being confined closely
on ship board under tropical sun.
The general has with him sufficient
artillery to hold any position he may
choose to occupy, supplemented as
this artillery will be by the guns of
his naval convoy. Meanwhile the de-
partment is making every effort to
hurry along the remainder of the eX-
petition. Some troops are now on
their way from Tampa and Charleston,
and should reach Porto Rico by the
middle of the week.
There is probability that General
Miles may be delayed for severrl days
IN his landing operations for lack of
lighters, but several of these are now
on their way and others will be hur-
ried forward as rapidly as possible.
However it may be as to his speedy
landing on Porto Rican soil, it will be
well along toward the end of this week
before the active land campaign can be
begun in Porto Rico.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
GETS READY FOR THE WORST
Spain Prepares AIT Glasses for News
of Further Losses.
ANNEXATION is FAVORED.
Newspapers of Madrid Threaten to Sus-
pend Publication Unless the Cens0rs hip
Is Made Less Rlgorous-Prospects, OF
Peace Show Slight Improvement

LONDON, July 25.-A dispatch from
discussed the question of censorship
and decided to continue to enforce the
regulations The leading papers
threaten to cease publication unless
the censorship is removed.
The press is preparing all classes for
the loss of Cuba and Porto Rico and
for developments at Manila. FL I'm
parcial, rejecting q widespread opin-
ion, advocates direct negotiations for
peace with the United States, and adj
mits that American annexation of
Cuba is preferable to Cuban indepen-
dence.
Ell Impartial and FL Heraldo describe
the military precautions taken at Mad
rid against any possible disturbance.
Great distress continues among the
working classes at Barcelona and
Malaga, and it is said that not vessel
is to be seen either at Cadiz or BARGE
Iona.
The Madrid correspondent of the
Times says: Peace prospects have
greatly improved during the last forty
eight hours. The diplomatic explora-
ton Of Duke Almodovar de Rio, the
foreign minister, has been more prac-
teal than was supposed and it is now
tolerably certain that the govern
ments efforts are entering a new
phase which may gradually lead to
tangible results.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
THEY PROVE THE MAINE CASE.
Internal EXPLOSIVES as They Affected Ger
vera's Ships.

vera's Ships.
OFF SANTIAGO, July L. - "Any
doubt that may have existed that the
Maine was blown up by an outside ex
plosion has been dissolved by the eX
animation of the destroyed Spanish
ships" said member of the board of
survey that examined the remnants
of Admiral Cerveras fleet.
'Of four ships examined three had
been blown up by their magazines, >"
he continued, land of these one had
every magazine exploded and torpe-
does in addition, yet on none of them
was there the same effect as that pro-
duced by the explosion upon the
Maine. There was no upheaval OF the
keel and little bullying of the plates
except in the immediate vicinity of the
explosion. The effect was nearly al
together upward, in some cases the
protective deck being lifted; but, out
side of the springing of few plates,
the hulls were intact"
The examination of the wrecks OF
the Spanish ships, three of which were
burned and all their magazines eX-
ploded, was made, first, for the pur-
pose of ascertaining the effect of the
American gunnery, and, secondly, to
find the effect of internal explosion.
Both subjects bore upon the Maine
incident, as noted above, and the
awful effect of well aimed shots
was demonstrated in the rapid
sinking of the fleet. When it
is remembered that the Almirante
Oquendo and the Infanta Maria Teresa
were both sunk within forty minutes
of the time they left the entrance of
Santiago harbor, the work OF Ameri-
can gunners may well be considered as
remarkable. The Almirante Oquendo
was streck more than fifty-five times
and the Infanta Maria Teresa thirty
seven times, but by larger projectiles
The record of damages to these ships
is one of great interest, The fight
started at a range of 5000 yards, or
three miles. At 1000 yards or $500
yards two torpedo boats and two cruis-
ers were annihilated. The closest
fighting was done at LOO and 1000
yards by the Brooklyn and Vizcaya,
with annnihilating effect upon the
Spanish vessel Only two projectiles
larger than S-inch struck vessel,
both of these, either IL or l3-nch, being
put through the Infanta Maria Teresa.
The S-inch, 6-inch, 5-inch and G-pound-
err proiectiles did the bulk of the work
and were frightfully destructive.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
GLAD TO SURRENDER.
Spanish Troops Delighted at Prospect of
Returning to Spain.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-The War de-
partment at midnight posted the fol-
lowing:
"Lieutenant Miley has returned
from San Luis and Palma Estrinao,
where he went four days ago to re-
ceive surrender of Spanish troops. The
number surrendered was larger than
General Toral reported; 1905 Spanish
troops and 3O5 volunteer guerrillas
gave up their arms and gave parole
and have gone to work; 5000 stands of
arms were turned in, loaded on OK
carts and started to the railroad.
Spanish troops all apparently greatly
delighted at prospects of returning
home. They were on the verge of
starvation, and | have to send them
rations tomorrow. If the numbers
keep up as they have there will be
about $4,000 to ship away-nearly
1000 here, 1900 from San Luis, 5000
from Guantanamo, and over 5000 at
Sagua and Baracoa. SKATER,
major General Commanding"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
MILES TO ARM THE NATIVES.
The Expedition VIII Carry 10000 Rifles
for Porto Ricans.

The Expedition VIII Carry 3O,OOO hihes
for Porto Ricans.
WASHINGTON, July 25.-A number of
Porto Ricans have been here from
time to time in consultation with the
military authorities and fl ON these
gentlemen valuable information has
been obtained touching the nature
and condition of the roads, the
strength and disposition of the Span
ish forces on the island, and the senti-
ment of the people with regard to the
occupation of Porto Rico by the
United States. A number of these
Porto Ricans will sail with the expe-
ditions yet to leave this country and
will act as guides and messengers be-
tween General Miles and the discon-
tented element of the island who, it is
represented, are prepared to actively
cooperate with the United States
army.
The Porto Rican commissioners will
sail directly from Newport News to
Cape San Juan, where they will join
General Miles, They will carry with
them 10000 rifles and a corresponding
amount of ammunition, furnished by
the War department and designed for
native Porto Ricans.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
Steel Companv Reduces Wages.

CHICAGO, July 25.-The American
Wire and Steel company, whose gen.
eral offices are in Chicago, has sub
mitted a new scale of wages to the
employees of it's wire, nail and galvan-
izing mills at Anderson, Ind, and has
closed the mills down until the men
accept. The new scale amounts prac-
tically to a reduction, though the
officials claim new machinery will
keep wages at the same level. The
company operates the mills situated
at DeKalb and at Joliet, ILL.,, Cleve-
land and Salem and Findlay, Ohio,
Rankin, Beaver Falls and Allentown,
Pa, st. Louis, Mo-, and Anderson,
Ind.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
TO DISCUSS FOREIGN POLICY.
Call Issued for a National Conference to
Consider the Subject.

Consider the Subject.
CHICAGO, July 25.-The Civic FEEDER
alton of Chicago last night gave out a
call for a national conference, to be
held at Saratoga Springs, N y, Au-
gust 10 and 20, to discuss the future
foreign policy of the United States.
The call is signed by over LOCO men
from every state in the union.
The circular letter sent out by
Chairman Henry Wade Rodgers and
Secretary Ralph NJ Easleg asking for
signatures stated that neither the gen
esis nor conduct of the war would be
discussed nor any political caste be
given the proceedings, the object being
entirely educational.
The responses were prompt and en-
thusiastic. The signers consist OF
governors, mayors, presidents OF
boards of trade, presidents of colleges,
presidents of banks, labor leaders,
leading clergymen and manufacturers.
While only individual names are asked
for, great many organizations au-
thorized their presidents to sign
officially.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
ADMITS HIS GUILT.
Bank Wrecker Warner Talks Freely to a
Reporter-Offered 81 o, 900 for Release.

Reporter-Offered $4,000 for Release.
LOUISVILLE, KY, July 25.-Lewis
Warner, the Massachusetts, bank
wrecker, who was captured here Sat
urday, talked freely at the city Jail
regarding his case. Detective Tom
Maher, to whom Warner first con-
fessed his identity, says the embezzler
him.
Warner said: 81 do not intend to
touch on my relations with the two
Northampton banks except to say that
l am Louis Warner and am wanted for
embezzling large amount of money.
do not know the exact amount. From
all accounts, however, the shortage
must be over 100000. Furthermore,
do not intend to say how l lost the
money and became so entangled.
1t is sufficient to say that L am
charged with embezzling the funds
of the two banks. see by the papers
that the banks are in the hands of re-
ceivers and all my property has been
sold to pay off part of the shortage.
My residence was one of the finest in
Northampton. 1 hate to think that
my old home place is gone for goods
but that is only one of the thing,
which trouble me. My manufactures
cannot bring more than one-fifth of
the total Indebtedness of the bank"
"Have you any money now?" was
asked.
81 haven't dollar" replied Warner.
81 am penniless, and it hurts me very
much to deny myself the many luxur-
les which formerly enjoyed"
Warner in vigorous terms denounced
Charles Porter, the Northampton gen
tleman who recognized him on the
street here and informed the police.
He claimed that in the years gone by
he had befriended Porter and his rela
tives. 81 would not," he said, 'do
what Porter did for 100000"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
Fever Very Prevalent.

WASHINGTON, July Pa dispatch
received last night by Ajutant General
Corbin says that 396 new cases of fever
of all classes were reported in his
camp before Santiago Sat urday. AS
the same dispatch reports only four
deaths, and none of them from yellow
fever-from among the hundreds of
cases of fever known to exist in the
camp, the war authorities are more
than ever inclined to the belief that
the cases of yellow fever are of mild
type.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
An omclous Correspondent.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 23.-The
document which is being circulated for
signatures among Cuban residents in
Santiago, addressed to the President
of the United States, thanking him for
the cooperation of the army of the
United States and expressing the hope
that the American government will
recognize Cuban sovereignty in the
surrendered portion of the province OF
Santiago de Cuba, was drafted by
Arms, the newspaper correspondent on
the staff of the Cuban Castillo, who
drafted the alleged letter of protest
from General Garcia to General Shat
ter
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
CUBANS ARE INDIGNANT.
Resent General Skaters Attitude in Ig-
noring Garcia-Annexation Is Feared.

Resent General Skaters Attitude In Ig-
noring INSTRUMENTATION Is Feared.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 25.-The
Cubans here resent General Skaters
attitude in ignoring General Garcia
and in refusing to allow the Cuban
troops to enter Santiago, or to consult
General Garcia on terms of the sur
render of the city. General Garcia's
action in withdrawing his troops to
the interior, his letter to General
Shafter and the resignation of his
command, forwarded to General Gomez,
are approved and applauded by all
classes of natives. General Garcia re-
fused to accept a subordinate place,
insisting that he was an ally.
General Skaters answer, saying
that this was a war between the United
States and Spain, irrespective of Cuba's
individual interests, and President
McKinley's instructions with reference
to the administration of the surren-
dered district, are interpreted as a
tacit avowal of American intention to
annex the island and not to grant in
dependence.
This is opposed by the Cubans Senior
Joaquin Castillo, president of the San
Carlos Cuban club and brother of
General Castillo, urges an official pro-
test to President Mckinley without
delay, saying silence now would indi-
cate our consent to the American at
titude, which is plain breach of
faith, that Cubans cannot possibly toll
crate"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
Mauser Wounds Not Serious.

New YORK, July 25.-Surgeon Major
Kimball, in charge of the army hospi-
tai on Governors island, said that all
the wounded soldiers in his care were
getting along well and were being
sent home on furlough when able to
travel. He added that the nature of
the wounds made by Mauser rifles was
most gratifying to the surgeons. He
said that the small, pencil-like bullets
seemed to have an antiseptic effect, as
the wounds healed rapidly, and caused
very little discomfort to the men.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
AUGUSTl EXPECTS ATTACK,
Telegraphs That Americans Are About
to Make an Assault on Manila.

to Make an Assault on Manila.
LONDON, July PA special dispatch
from Madrid says that General Angus
ii, captain general of the Philippines,
has telegraphed to the government as
follows: THE Americans are about to
attack Manila. Grave events are i'm
pending"
WASHINGTON, July 23.-The follow
ing cablegram has just been received
at the war department;
"HoNG KONG, July 32.-Secretary of
the Navy: Following is for the Secre-
tary of War to the Adjutant General:
"Aguinaldo declares dictatorship and
martial law over all the islands. The
people expect independence.
Recommend China ponies -Ander-
son."
Colonel Anderson was the senior
army officer at the Philippines when
the dispatch was sent, probably several
days before it's Hong Kong date.
The reference to China ponies means
that Colonel Anderson desires that
kind of cavalry animals.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
sharp Eve on Don Carlos.

LONDON, July 25.-Don Carlos, the
Spanish pretender, according to dis
patch from Brussels to the Daily Mail,
has hurriedly started for Switzerland.
The Madrid correspondent of the Daily
Mail says: The government is closely
watching the Carlists throughout the
country. Carlist clubs have been re-
quested to furnish complete lists of
members, with addresses, and many
will probably close rather than COM
ply.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
Much snanish Mail Seized.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July Twenty
bags of mail were seized at the Santi-
ago postoffice on the day of the Ameri-
can occupation. 1t consists of Spanish
official and private correspondence.
Yesterday the Spanish customs au-
thorities asked to have the mail bags
turned over to them, but the request
was refused and the matter was sent
to New York yesterday by the steam
er Concho.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
On the contractors, Hands.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, July 9j.-Two
thousand pounds of bareback was con-
demned in the Second Illinois regi-
ment to-day as being unfit for food.
Large amounts of bacon have been
condemned recently. The meat had
long passed the stage where it was fit
70 eat. The Second Illinois received
300 ia model Springfield rifles and
225 bayonets to-day. The regiment
still needs canteens, haversacks, meat
cans, bayonets, scabbards and belts.
There is hardly bayonet scabbard in
the regiment
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
QUEEN LII HAS A FEW CLAIMS.
To Ask for Million Acres of Crown
Lands and the Back Rentals.

Lands and the Back Rentals.
SAN Francisco, July est is re.
ported among the intimate friends OF
Liliuokalani, former queen of the Ha.
waiian islands, that when she reaches
Honolulu she will issue statement or
manifesto to the people. AS soon as
she has informed her people of the re-
suit of her mission, she will publicly
protest against the transfer of the
islands, and will present her claim for
the crown lands, confscated by the re-
public, which consist of nearly one
million acres which yield yearly
rental of more than 100000. 1t is
said she will also present her claim for
between $500, 900 and $4OU,O) collected
as rentals by the republic. American
lawyers, it is said have been engaged
to handle the case against the United
States government.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
Miss schlex Called Down.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, July 23.-The SEN
tinel says: "Miss Jessie Schley of this
city, who left Paris yesterday for
Madrid to interview the queen regent
of Spain and Premier Sagasta IN an
endeavor to bring about peace between
the United States and Spain, has been
told to come home Immediately by her
father, Charles Schley, who is cousin
of Commodore Schley."
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29

ence. Itrelieves the condition that pro-
duces so much discomfort and robs men
situation of it's terrors. Here is proof;
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-How can l
thank you enough for what you have
done for me ? When wrote to you l
was suffering untold pain at time OF
menstruation; was nervous, had head
ache all the time, no appetite, that tired
feeling, and did not care for anything.
l have taken three bottles of Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, one
of Blood Purifier, two boxes of Liver
Pills, and to-day 1 am well person.
would like to have those who suffer
know that am one of the many who
have been cured of female complaints
byyour wonderful medicine and advice.
Miss JENNIE R. MILES. Leon, Wis.,,
. If you are suffering in this way, write
as Miss Miles did to Mrs. Pinkham at
Lynn, Mass, for the advice which she
offers free of charge to all women.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29

WASHINGTON, July %. - Secretary
Alger announced that it had been
finally and definitely settled that the
ships taken in Santiago harbor by the
surrender of that city become United
States property, not prizes of either
the army or the navy. This is in ac-
cordance with former supreme court
decision.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
Hapgood P1ow CO..

II Alton, ILL.,, is the only firm In tho
world selling direct to farmers Saving
them two profits all kinds of imple-
ments, etc. Their advertisement ap-
pears in another column and should be
read. Not one progressive farmer In
America should fail to get this illus
rated and descriptive free catalogue
of things he needs at cheaper prices
than he ever before heard Of Address
Hapgood Plow Co., Box w 100, Alton.
I'll
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
The Kansas Accounts Mixed.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 25.-Lieuten-
ant Colonel Barnett of the Pennsylva-
MIA recruits, Captain Perry and Lieu
tenant Milesan have been detailed as
board of survey to straighten out the
badly tangled accounts of Quartermas-
ter Lieutenant L. C. Smith, Twentieth
Kansas, resigned.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
Miss schIey at Madrid.

MADRID, July 25. = Miss Jessie
Schley, delegate from the Peace soci-
ETY. of Paris, has arrived at Madrid,
with the intention, it is asserted, of
interviewing members of the cabinet,
with a humanitarian object"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
missouri POTATOES for Cuba.

ST.. Louis, Mo-, July 25.-A st. Louis
commission house yesterday received a
telegraph order from the assistant
quartermaster general at Chickamauga
for fifteen carloads of potatoes to be
shipped Immediately to Tampa, Fla,
and thence by transport to Santiago.
The firm hired a number of extra
drays, canvassed the city for potatoes,
and last night had the fifteen cars
loaded and ready for shipment.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
Knights of PythIas Hospital.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, July 25.-The
Knights of Pythias lodges of this city
have joined in movement to estab-
lishIa hospital in this city for the care
of sick members of the order who are
in the volunteer army at Chicl1amauga
park,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
TEXAS POPULISTS DESERTED.
The Middle-of- the Road Convention VIII
Probably BE Abandoned.

CINCINNATI, July 25.-The national
convention of the Populist party, called
to assemble in Cincinnati September
5, is off and the gathering of middle
of-thc-road and affiliated Pop
ulists will not get beyond call.
Several states had held conventions
and selected delegates. Maine had
chosen five leading Pcpulists as dele
gates. Other states had responded to
the Omaha call. Even Georgia had
broken away from Chairman M. G. But
Ter. But Texas would not, and this
broke the backbone of the straight
Populist movement.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
Wheeler After Reelection.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 25.-General
Joseph Wheeler has published letter
in the newspapers, addressed to the
voters of the Eigth congressional dis
trict, announcing his candidacy for re-
nomination and appealing to his
friends to support him.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
Have You n Son, Brother,

Have YOu \ Son, Brother,
Husband or Lover in the Army or Navy
Mail him to-day 25c package of Aliens
Foot Ease, powder for the feet. All who
march, walk or stand need it. 1t cures
aching, tired, sore, swollen, sweating feet,
and makes hot, tight or new shoes easy.
Feet can't Blister, get Sore or Callous
where Aliens Foot-Ease is used. 10000
testimonials. All druggists and shoe
stores sell it, 25c. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
"spelter Combine" Quits.

JOPLIN, Mo-. July 25.-The Cherokee
Lanyon Spelter Company, popularity
known as the spelter combine, is nc
more, and the different elements which
compose it will soon be operating indie
pendently.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
A New petroleum FIeld in Africa.

LONDON, July 25.-The Capetown
correspondent of the Daily Mail says:
1t is asserted here that valuable pc
troleum field has been discovered with
in thirty miles of Buluwayo.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
Horses Killed for Food.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 25.-Satur-
day the Spaniards turned over their
cavalry horses. Only 143 were surren-
dered. The others had been killed for
food for the army.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29
Spanish Gunboats at FigubIra.

LONDON, July 25.-Llyd's agent re-
ports that two Spanish gunboats have
entered the harbor of Hgubira, at the
mouth of the Mendego, Portugal.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-07-29

TOPEKA, Kan, July est would
cost $4,000 to print the tally sheets
and ballots for the $500 Kansas sol
diers who are absent from the state
this fall.