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PEERLESS OREGON.
Magnificent Work of Capt. CIark's
Great Fighting Machine.


CHICAGO, Aug. Rev Joseph Mac
Intrye, chaplain Of the battleship Ore
gon during the action off Santiago, who
is in Chicago on leave, said today of
the battle:
II was exceedingly fortunate in my
view Of the battle. The Oregon was
within three-quarters Of a mile of the
enemy, at times, and the Brooklyn was
the only other ship at all near. I had
nothing to do but watch the struggle.
AS the officers were all busy with their
duties my opportunities to observe de-
tails were better than those Of any
other witness.
TOO great praise cannot be given
the Oregon and Capt. Clark, although
there does not seem to be great haste
to admit it. The Oregon did it ALL The
flagship Brooklyn was the only other
ship that kept us company in the or
deal, and as soon as heavy shot pene-
trateG her bow at the water line and
filled the front bunkers with water,
Commodore Schley turned further out
to sea to avoid a repetition of that mis-
hap. Her bows lowered and her speed
was much lessened, so that she was
net in the race near the finish, when
the Cristobal Colon was beached, Com
modore Schley signalled the Oregon to
go In closer to shore and the enemy,
as the Brooklyn put out to deep water,
knowing that our armor could not be
penetrated. We went in and did the
fighting for the fleet. Truth must
sooner or later be known, and history
will credit Capt. Clark and his crew
with arnihilating the Spanish armada.
Admiral Sampson, of course, from his
position away beyond the squadron,
was debarred from the privilege Of
even witnessing the fight. He was
summoned by a dispatch boat and re-
turned in time to hear the artillery,
but did not reach the spot until an
hour after the fight was over.
1.-THE Oregon In action exceeded her
trial speed, and Is the only warshlp
af1oat that ever did this. She is beyond
question the most magnificent fighting
ma chine ever built, and the government
in all likelihood will duplicate her for
the new navy"
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IS LE0'S MIND FAILING
A Rumor to the Effect Ia in Circul,.
tion at Rome,

Rumor to the Effect Is I'm Circu1,-
tion at Rome.
ROME, Aug. lit is persistent1v ra-
lated In Vatican circles that. in spite Of
the official denials of the pontiAcal
physician, De Lapponi, Leo XIII. is in
very serious condition Of health not
only physical, but also mental The
tniiaJorlty OF the members of the Pecci
dannilv, 70 winch ne belongs, have sue
cumbed at an advanced age to nro-
pressive paralysis.
1t Is alleged that the symptoms Of
this malady have already reached a
very alarming stage of development IN
Leo XIII, and, while the Thought of
the possibility of such fate as naraI-
ysis, accompanied by mental affliction
pelng reserved for the pontiff fills his
many admirers with consternation
there is no doubt that some of those
cardinals who are the strongest onno-
nents of his policy in the sacred col
lege are ascribing to mental decrepi
tude those views and decisions of his
which they disapprove.
Indeed, it is the circles freouented
oy precisely those cardinals who are
most averse to his policy that are most
persistent in the assertions that his
mind is failing him, and that the inter-
eStS of the Catholic church are no long
er safe in his hands
Special stress is laid upon the numer
Gus misfortunes of the financial char
acter which have marked his pontfa-
cate, and it is alleged that the finances
of the papacy are in a most deplorable
condition. There is absolutely no prec
edent in the history of the church of a
pope having lost his reason, and, should
the rumors prove true, it remains to
be seen what steps will be taken to
provide for condition Of affairs re-
sulting from the presence in the chair
Of St. Peter at the head of the Catholic
church Of a pontiff who has been de-
prived of his reason.
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LONDON INVESTORS SHOCKED
EXPOSURES BY PROMOTER
HOOLEY CAUSE A PANIC
Counsel for Lords Who Are ImpIi-
Gated by Now InfOrmer HOOley
Attempt to Defend Their Clients,
and Are Denounced by the Man
Who Says He Paid Them to Pose
as Directors In His Companies.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-E. T. Hooley, the
bankrupt promoter Of enterprises. Gre
ated great sensation In court to-
day. A number Of lawyers were
present in behalf of distinguished cli-
ents, who denied Mr.. Hooley's charges
in connection with the payment of
large sums of money for the use Of
their names or for introductions to
people of prominence. Mr.. Hooley, up
on examination, insisted, with few ex-
ceptions, upon the truth of the state
ments he made. He said, In regard to
the Earl Of Winchelsea, that the latter
himself suggested he ought to be CIV
en- 100000 for joining the directorate Of
the Cycle Tube company. The earl,
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PERU THINKS OF WAR
SENDS AN EMISSARY ABROAD TO
BUY SHIPS
Strong Agitation Throughout Peru
Against the United States, Owing
to Differences That Have Existed
Since ISS5-NO Little Excitement
In Central America Over Pro-
posed strengthening of Navy.

NEW YORK, Aug. lon the PAN
anna liner Advance, which reached
this port today, was Commodore Car
los Ferryros, of the Peruvian navy,
who is en- route to Paris for the pur-
pose, 1t is said, of purchasing war
ships for the Peruvian navy.
Rumors had been current in Panama
prior to July 21, those on the Advance
said, when Commodore Ferryros ar
rived there on the steamer Santiago
from Callao, concerning a strong ag-
itation throughout Peru against the
United States, owing to differences be-
tween the two countries existing since
1885. There was, therefore, some sig
nlticance in the utterances of President
Pierola at the opening of the Peruvian
congress at Lima last Thursday.
During his address President Pierola
said that the national life Of Peru was
calm and prosperous, and that the for
eign relations of the government were
friendly with the solitary exception Of
an issue raised between Peru and the
United States, dating from 1885. With
respect to this President Pierola add
GU llidl SI u Ilctu UGSIl compelled 6C-
cept arbitration under somewhat vex-
atious conditions in order to avoid a
rupture, and that negotiations were
still proceeding with the United States,
respecting a modification of tariffs.
During the height of the anti-United
States feeling in Peru there was con-
siderable talk about North America
being unable to protect It's Pacific coast
line on account of the Spanish war,
and that Peruvian demonstration
thereabouts might compel the United
States to modify her demands. It was
also limited that secret agents had been
sent to Europe for the purchase Of
war vessels, and that an important
move might be made at an early day.
These rumors were partially confirmed
by Commodore Ferryros' admission
that he was on his way to Paris, and
that the object of his mission to Eu-
rope was to purchase warships for the
Peruvian government.
No little excitement was caused in
Central America when the information
that Peru was taking steps to
strengthen her navy became known.
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Meanwhile, and until the commission
has satisfactorily disposed of the fu-
ture of the islands the United States
is to exercise a military government
over Manila harbor and bay. The COM
mission will be actually peace COM
mission, and will prepare the treaty
which will terminate formally the war
with Spain. However, a suspension of
hostilities may be sooner declared,
when the Spanish government shall
definitely accept the conditions above
laid down, and renounce it's authority
over Cuba and Porto Rico.
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FIGHTING BOB" EVANS.
He Resents Insinuations Against
His Christianity.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-Following IS
copy of letter sent by Capt. Evans
on July %, in reply to an article pub
lished by the Indoor, at Williamsport.
Pa, praising Capt. Philip, Of the Texas.
for his after action prayer and
making contrast between Capt. Phil
ip's action and what is referred to by
the paper as the frequently published
profanity Of Capt. Evans"
1 beg to acknowledge receipt of your pa
per, which you have been good enough 10
send me. l am somewhat at a less whether
you have sent 1t to me to call attention to
the cuss words attributed to me In the news
papers or to Capt. Philips Official show of
Christianity In announcing to his crew OF
the quarterback of the Texas after the battle
that he believed in God AS you have seen
fit to drag my name into your newspaper
hope you will, publish this reply, that those
who have read your issue of July 15 m
also read what have to say about it.
l have never considered il necessary ard
1 am sure that great majority Of eff -ers in
the navy do not consider it necessary. t.
announce to the crew that they b-liave in an
Almighty God. That goes without sa ing
We, of course, have the right 10 show by our
acts how much imbued with this be-
lief. Capt. Philip had perfect right to show
this to his men as he d. 1t was S mply a
matter of taste.
Now, for myself, shorty after the Spa isl
cruiser Vizcaya had struck her colors aad
my crew had secured the guns, the chaplain
of the ship. an excellent man, came to ms
and said Captain shall 1 say few words
of thanks to Almighty God for our victory?'
l said: by all means do so, will have the
men sent aft for that purpose" and was on
the point of doing so when it was reported
to me that a Spanish bIttleship was standing
towards us from the eastward. My first duty
to God and my country was to sink this
Spanish battleship and l immed ate.y m.de
preparations to do so. When it was discover
ed that this ship was an Austrian l found my
ship surrounded by boats carrying dy ng
wounded prisoners and others from the crew
of the Vizcaya to the number of $50 To have
allowed these men to suffer for want of sood
and clothing while l called my men aft to
offer prayer not my idea Of either
Christianity or religion. prepared to c oshe
the naked, feed the hungry and succor the
sick and l am strongly of the opinion tn t
Almighty God has not put a black mirk
against me on that account. / do not know
whether shall stand with Capt. Philip in the
first chosen hereafter, but l have tbs t)
say that every drop of blood In my bod, Oh
the afternoon of July 3. was singing tbs nks
and praises to Almightf God for the victory
we had won.
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SAN JUAN HARBOR BLOCKED
spanfards Follow the Example Set
by HObsOn at Santfnro.

SpahIards Follow the EXAMPLE SET
by HobsOn at Santiago.
ST. THOMAS, D. w. l., Aug. 1-Tba
United States auxiliary cruiser Dixie.
formerly Ell Sud, left here Saturday
morning for Ponce. She secuted along
the north coast of Porto Rico, spoke
the Prairie, Montgomery, Puritan. New
orleans and four transports, overhaul
ed an English bark and passing in close
to San Juan, fired defiant six-pound-
er, striking the base of Ell Moro. The
Spaniards made no reply In the en-
trance to San Juan harbor the Dixie
saw two masts and a chimney. evil
IDENTIFY of a steamer sunk by the Span
1ards to block the passage.
The Dixie arrived at Ponce Saturday
evening, where she found the Columbia.
the Massachusetts,, the Cincinnati.
Gloucester and ten transports.
The armored cruiser New Orleans ar
rived here yesterday Sunday, accom-
panied by a collier. The latter re-
maired off the harbor, the New Orleans
signaling her not to enter as the cruis-
er would not be permitted to take her
coal. Later in the day the collier pro-
ceeded westward
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D. A. R. DISPUTE.
trouble at indianapolis That Will
Find Its Way Into COurt

2 INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. Miss Tar
quinia L. Voss, wealthy woman of
this city, and the Daughters of the
Revolution, Of which she has been a
member for years, are at issue The
matter will get into the courts, as Miss
Foss feels that she has been aggrieyea
because Of the action of the Daughters
at meeting which she did not attend.
wherein resolutions were passed CEN
surlng her as having exceeded her au-
thor1ty. Mrs. Jessie Harrington is
state regent, and there are two fac
tfons, divided at swords points. Re-
Gently, when word came that the In
diana soldiers at Chickamauga and
other points needed attention, Miss
Voss, after consulting with her friends.
undertook to forward 1858 stomach
ers, the materials Of which would cost
$3.50, of which she offered to contribute
one-half. Contributions came 50 read
lily that she only contributed $50. These
stomachers were sent to the front, and
1t was a transaction in which the
Daughters of the Revolution, according
to Miss Voss, did not figure as a body,
although she is vice regent OF the or
ganization and a director of the juven-
lie auxiliary.
So far as known, but ten ladies at
tended the last meeting of the Daugh-
ters Thursday evening, Of whom but
three were friends of Miss Voss, and
the latter asserts that these three were
denied the right of protest. The regent
is authority fer the statement that the
action is simply the elimination Of
several grievances which the society
claims to have, it being alleged that
Miss Voss on several occasions has vi
olated the spirit, IL not the letter of
the constitution, and has operated in
the name of the society without proper
authority. Miss Voss, on the other
hand, claims to have letters from the
officers of the general society approv-
ing what she has done, and that the
whole affair is the outgrowth of jeal-
ousy, pure and simple.
AS the matter Is likely to be aired in
the courts, society is taking much in
terest in the wrangle. Miss Voss is
abundantly able to hold her own. Her
antagonists are also numbered among
the well-known people of the city.
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PROUD OF HER BRAVE SON.
Affecting Meeting Between Lieut.
HObsOn and His Mother.

HobsOn and His Mother.
ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 1.-Lieut. Rich
mond Pearson Hobson. who has been
expected in Georgia ever since his ar
rival in the United States from San
tiago, is with his mother at Lithia,
Springs today.
The lieutenant reached Atlanta ut
$40 this morning, and for several mo-
ments the naval hero was a busy man.
He was kept shaking hands until each
individual had been saluted.
Mr.. Hobson received the attention
shown him With the GOODNESS which
marked his deed Of daring on the Mer-
rimac. His manner was cordial, vet
not forward; his bearing modest, vet
easy.
At Austell there was a call for the
distinguished traveller to come to the
platform, to which he responded. When
the train pulled up to the station at
Lithia Springs, where the mother was
waiting, a crowd of guests from the
Sweetwater Park hotel had gathered
to join in the welcome. The meeting
between mother and son was a pathetic
one. The son kissed his mother, who
threw her arms around his neck and
for several moments rested her head
on his shoulder, shedding tears of iov.
The crowd stood aside in reverence. As
she walked up the lane from the depot
to the hotel, leaning upon the arm Of
her boy, her face was aglow These
two led the way from the railway sta
ton, and the hotel guests followed.
two by two. The hotel parlors were
decorated with the most beautiful
flowers; flags were draped over the por
there's, and the word Welcome" made
of green leaves. was spread over the
door. A string band furnished music.
Mr.. Hobson granted an interview to
a representative Of the Associated
Press, and in order to talk without IN.
terruption he had to repair to his
room. The lieutenant was very free
In speaking Of the raising Of the Colon
and the Maria Teresa, but was quite
reticent in speaking of his part in the
sinking of the Merrimac.
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missioner's reports are much more en-
couraging than those which have been
received from other sources. In the
first place he says that the total sick
rate in Gen. Polapd's whole division
does not exceed per cent. The same
low rate obtained among the Tennes-
see soldiers. The usual sick rate among
the troops in the encampment ia said
to be about 5 per cent Gen. Ware
told the commissioner Thursday that
his sick call that morning was about
1000 men, there being between AZ. 600
and $4,000 troops in the camp
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sPANIARDs DIsAFFECTED.
Madrid Disturbed Over Action of
Army Officers.

Army Officers.
LONDON, Aug. "A dispatch to the
Daily Telegraph from Madrid, dated
Saturday, says:
Yesterday regiment stationed here
showed such aggressive signs of dis
affection that prompt measures had to
be taken. Three Of the ringleaders
were arrested. On the strength of sim
liar suspicious numerous changes have
been made among the officers of other
regiments. 1t is not known whether
Carlism or Repubhcanism Is at the
bottom of the disaffection, but the
changes have caused a deal Of unpleas-
antness, because, in some cases, the
suspicious were quite groundless. It
is we'll known that many officers retain
their posts who are undoubtedly hos
tile to the government and the dynasty,
and who are expected to give expression
to their hostility ais soon as peace is
concluded"
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PREPARING TO ATTACK.

Gen. Merritt About to Take Possess
sion of Manila.
HONG KONG, Aug. 1.-Letters re-
ceived here from Cavite, dated July 29,
say Gen. Merritt is completing his prep
arations to attack Manila, and that
otherwise there is nothing doing
The blockade is strictly maintained,
and no date has been fixed for the at
tack, though it probably will be made
as soon as the remaining troops ar
rive. The troops from San Francisco
continue to enjoy good health.
The Spaniards,. 1t is further an
nounced, have determined to hold out
until peace Is proclaimed.
Philippine insurgents who are domi-
ciled here say that the Inhabitants Of
the island are confident that a republic
will be established there.
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T0DAY's BULLETIN.

Page.
Spain Discusses Peace Terms.
Campaign In Porto Rico.
Hooley Shocks London.
Extra Session Probable.
Peru Thinking Of War.
2-Conduct of the War.
B.smarck's Wishes Respected.
Aguinaldo a Problem.
Germany Always Friendly.
@Fffteenth Ready to Move
Letters From the Third.
News of Camp Thomas.
Editorial.
Pardons Only for Cause.
5-Sporting News.
Milwaukee Defeats st. Paul
Tennis Tournament On.
st. Paul Man Robbed.
6-Markets Of the World.
Bar Silver, 5S 9-16c.
Cash Wheat, 651sc.
minneapolis Matters.
News of the Northwest.
News of the Railroads.
S-Mr. Hills Request Reasonable.
Cut In Teachers Salaries.
Plan to Gust Patriots.
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Texas Democrats.

GALVESTON, Tex. Aug. 1.-The Demo-
cratic state convention will be held here to-
morrow. The ticket will be headed by Con-
gressman Joseph D. Sayers. Territorial ex-
pansion will cause some friction as the party
is well divided on the question. An effort
will be made to have the platform silent on
this matter.
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SENSATION SPOILED.
Capt. Piper, of Steamship Kenil-
worth, Was Not Murdered.

worth, Was Not Murdered.
NEW YORK, Aug. Ia. Bourbon,
the New York agent of Arthur Sewall
& Co., Of Bath, Me-, .,gsaid today, in re-
lation to the steamship Kenilworth:
1.-The rumor that Capt Piper, of the
Kenilworth, and the cabin boy have
been murdered at sea by the crew was
utterly untrue. A friend of Mr.. Dear
born received from Valparaiso the fol-
lowing cablegram relative to the Ken
flworth, which was on a voyage from
Hilo to New York with a cargo of
sugar:
Following just received from VAL
paraiso: 'Kenilworth put into VAL
paraiso oath inst. Investigation made
Sugar on fire on the 9Th inst. Captain
mate and Hobson died same night by
inhaling gases from the burning car
go. Buried at sea. Measures to ex-
tinguish the fire have been taken
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.CARLIsT PROGRAMME.

Pretender VIII Declare Himself
King When Peace Is Signed.
NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-The moment a
treaty of peace between Spain and the
United States is signed, Don Carlos
will proclaim himself king Of Spain
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UGLE SCANDALS.
The testimony given today implicated
many well known Londoners, whose
names would not be recognized in
America, smirching some in the bust
ness world hitherto untarnished by sus-
piclon. One of the most sta tling things
was the statement Of dealings with
Iloyd's bank, with which were de-
posted $4,000 shares Of the Singer bank.
The day that Hooley was arrested the
shares were transferred He swore to-
day that he never transferred the
shares, but that they were transferred
in blank form.
During his alleged deals with Lord de
la Ware the earl tried to sell him an
estate at Hasleton, representing it con-
tanned 1000 acres. Hooley said:
Il promised to take it, but when
sent my agent to see the property, he
found there was only 1900 acres 1
had to pay De la Ware 10000 shares
Of the Trent Cycle company to get him
to let me off the bargain"
When replying to an interruption he
denounced the sp: aker, exclaiming:
'Delan, Harrison and Deal are the
greatest blackmailers in London
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Too Busy to Renor+

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-Notwitbstanding
1ne fact that he now has direct cable to
washington, Gen. Niles sent no messeee
curing the day, and all that was heard from
MIN was contained in belated telegram
announcing the arrival at Ponce O; the aG
vance OF Gen. Schwan's brigade. II is he
HeVeo that Gen. Miles has succeeded in his
plan OF intercepting the troop transports be-
n.t 1oie 'hey reach the point in Eastern Porto
Rico originally selected for their landing
and diverting them to the excellent harbor he
has secured
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FEW ARE SICK.

Encouraging Conditions Prevail ut
Camp Thomas, Chicknmauga.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-Commis-
sioner H. Clay Evans has Just return
ed to Washington from Camp Thomas,
Chickamauga park, and called at the
war department today to describe to
Secretary Alger the condition of affairs
at that great military camp. The oonl-
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EMPRESS RULES.

Exciting Events Transpiring In the
Chinese Empire.
LONDON, Aug. 2.-The Peking cor
respondent Of the Standard says:
Today, Monday, the empress dow
ager openly relieved the emperor of all
real power. The ministers take their
instructions directly from her, and Ii
Hung Chang practically supersedes the
Tsung II Yamen. 1t is rumored that
Sir Claude Mcdonald, the British min
lister, before the Tsung Ii Yamen ac-
cused Ii Hung Chang of betraying
China to Russia, and it is said that Lii
Hung Chang has threatened to demand
the recall Of Sir Claude Mcdonald"
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DEMOCRATS VICTORIOUS.
Alabama Election Disastrous to the
POpulists.

<AAtauaha EIectfGn disastrous to the
POpulists.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. 1.-Joseph F.
Johnson, Democrat, was reelected governor
OF Alabama today. Unofficial returns from
sixty counties indicate a Democratic majority
for the state ticket Of IS, ,0Oo. The charm IN
Of the Democratic committee claims * non
indications that the Populists c1rr.el
not not. exceeding six counties for their state
ticket; The Popu!ists, however, carry twelve
Ing over probate judges. Probate judg hold
ON once six years: In 1892 the P5puiists elected
day was between these Populists ard Damo-
Gratis. The Democrats won all but twelve.
Ihe Populist managers concede the election
oi OIL, Ihe democratic state ticket but claim they
VIII elect not less than twenty-five PROBATE
judges.
The lower house of the legislature will con-
slst Of ninety Democrats, cut of a total of
iOo. The Populists elected but two senators
in today's election.