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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
BY THE MILITARY.
Porto Rico, Cuba and the Philippines
Will be Governed by the War De.
partment Till Congress Meets.

WASHINGTON, August BIT is prob
to Rico and Manila will remain under mil
tary government until Congress can act.
1t is believed that the military commits
sions which are to be appointed within
ten days will make such a recommended
ton to the President. In fact it is pointed
out that little else can be done, for Porto
Rico and Manila logically should be gov
erned for the present by the War Depart
ment, and a military commander. AS to
Cuba, it is quite likely that so far as the
United States authority is extended, it
will be through the Secretary of War and
the officers in Cuba under his direction.
Consideration is being given to the APP
pointment of the military commissioners
and many of the prominent commanders
in the army have been mentioned.
The energies of the War Department
now are being directed toward making the
soldiers in the field and at the different
camps as comfortable as possible, reliev-
ing the sick, taking care of the wound
ed, and placing the soldiers in healthy
and more pleasant camps and quarters.
Arrangements have been made to send
larger achievements to General Merritt.
With the troops already al Manila and
those which will arrive within a very few
days, Gen. Merritt will have 1900 men.
The 1900 troops at San Francisco are TO
be sent as rapidly as transports can be
obtained. These transports are now on
their way from Nagasaki TO San Fran
cisco.
The War Department is cancelling the
charters of the vessels used for the trans
portation of troops. The government pur-
chased 10 vessels and chartered about 30.
Already the charters of the Lampassas
and Louisiana have been cancelled, and
orders have been issued cancelling those
of the Concho and Lenora as soon as they
arrive from Santiago. Ships will be re-
tanned as long as necessary to transport
troops, but as fthe Necessity for rapid
movement has passed, fewer transports
will accommodate the troops that are TO
be moved at sea.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
MILES.
AFTER A ROBBER.
Posse With Bloodhounds Chasing Pug
Ryan In Colorado.

DENVER. Col, August ia special to
the Times from Kokomo Colo, says:
A posse with bloodhounds is securing
the hills in search of Pug Ryan, the rob-
Der, who escaped yesterday afternoon
after shooting ARRAY in which two men
were killed and two mortally wounded
Ex-deputy Sheriff NJ. E. Conrad, of
Breckenridge, located the band of outlaws
who robbed a saloon in that town Thurs
day night, in a cabin near Kokomo. With
Sumner Whitney, a well known business
man of Kokomo, Conrad went to the
cabin to investigate. The bandits opened
fire. Conrad fell dead at the first shot.
Whitney was mortally wounded, but he
continued firing and succeeded in killing
Dick Bryan and MORALLY wounding Dick
Manley. Pug Ryan escaped, heavily arm
ed. Manley has made a confession, in
which he says there were four men in The
gang, one of whom, Fred Wilson, left
for Glenwood after the Breckenridge rob-
berry. He also says that this gang COM
mitted numerous robberies in Cripple
Creek and other mining camps, and killed
two men recently in saloon robbery at
Goldfield, Colo.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
ONE MAN KILLED
And Three Wounded in Battle That
Went on While the Protocol Was
Being Signed.

Washington, D. c., August 13.-Ad-
jutant General Corbin tonight re-
ceived the following cablegram:
Ponce, August Is.
To Secretary of War:
General Wilson reports Major Lam
caster with Potts battery, at 100 p.
M, 18th inst, quickly silenced enemy's
battery at Azomanta, near Aibonito,
and drove him from his position and
rife pits, no infantry fire on our part
Lieut.. John P. Haines, Fourth artillery,
struck by stray Mauser bullet; not
serious. A shell from enemy's gun
burst Just over one of our pickets,
killing Corporal Swanson, wounding
Corporal jerks, Company l., Third
Wisconsin, neck and arm; Private
Vought, same company, seriously, in
abdomen; Private Bunce, same COM
pany, in chest, not seriously.
(Signed) MILES.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
THE ARMY.
President Considering What is Best
to do With the Soldiers Who Are
no Longer Needed.

Washington, D. c., August 13.-The
War Department is seriously consider
ing the settlement of the questions
growing out of the Spanish war. The
disposition of troops, the number to be
retained, and what troops to muster
out of service, is one of the questions
that is giving the department con-
siderable concern The President has
discussed this matter with Secretary
Alger and Gen. Corbin, and after going
over the various phases of the stu
alton, has directed them to think over
all of the questions and recommend
what is found to be best in their judg-
ment.
The army probably will be reduced
to 100000 men, and the other volun-
teer troops aside from this number will
be mustered out as soon as the depart
ment can conveniently do SO. 1t is
believed at the department that now
that there is no more fighting to do,
that the volunteer troops will be anx-
ious to retire from service and get
back to their various vocations. The
large force is a great drain upon the
country, not only in the matter of pay
and subsistence Of the army, but on
account of so many men being away
from their various employments. 1t
is believed that 100000 men will be
sufficient to garrison the various places
occupied by the United States.
The War Department has also con-
sidered the matter of taking care of
the Spanish soldiers in Cuba and Porto
Rico if they shall be found in want.
These soldiers are in a sense prisoners
of war, and while the United States
government is not bound to care for
them under the terms Of the protocol,
yet in the cause of humanity, neither
Spaniards nor Cubans will be allowed
to go without food. In case it is
found necessary to furnish supplies to
the Spanish soldiers, the Spanish gov
eminent would be expected to REIN
burse this government for its outlay.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14

Washington, D. c., August 13.-As
sistant Secretary of War Meiklejohn
has had conference with Tomas Es
trada Palma, the representative of the
Cubans in this country, at which the
signing of the protocol and the Presi-
dents proclamation of cessation of
hostilities were discussed Mr.. Palma
stated to Assistant Secretary Meikle-
john that he accepted in the name of
the Cuban provisional government, the
armistice proclaimed by the United
States, and had so cabled President
Bartolome Masso, of the Cuban repub
lie, at Santiago de Cuba. He had also
advised President Masso to give imme-
diate orders to the army throughout
Cuba, suspending all hostilities, stat
ing to him that preliminary terms Of
peace, signed by representatives of
Spain and the United States, provide
that Spain will relinquish all claim
over and title to Cuba"
In further reply to inquiries as to
matters discussed by Mr.. Palma and
himself, Assistant Secretary Meikle-
john made the following statement:
Pending giving notice of armistice
through their official channels, Mr..
Palma desires our government to
afford him means, by fast sailing ves-
sells and otherwise, to communicate
with Cuban forces in different portions
of the island, notifying them of the
peace proposals and requesting sus-
pension of hostilities. He greatly de-
sires the active assistance of our gov
eminent in sending food supplies to
the Cuban forces in the field and their
families, as he is without ships for
this purpose. They desire to cooper
ate in every respect and assist in any
and every way in promoting the peace
plans of our government, and have I'M
doubted confidence in the good inten-
tions of the government of the United
States, and in the satisfactory outcome
of the struggle for the. independence
Of Cuba, which is now assured. He is
especially anxious that the American
government should Immediately pro-
cure the release of the political prison.
ers in Spanish prisons"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
TO TAKE A REST.
The President Already Considering
Opportunities for Vacation..-Can
hardly Visit Pittsburg.

WASHINGTON, August 13-President
Mckinley to-day said that the mental and
physical strain of the last few months
had been severe upon him as upon all
officials who had borne the weight o.
great responsibilities, and now that the
war was over and the sufferings that
war involved were at an end, his feelias
was one of profound thankfulness. Work
in connection with the appointment Of
commissioners to negotiate a treaty of
peace, the preparation of their instruc-
tons and other important matters, he
said, would probably necessitate his re-
naming in Washington until some time
in October. when he hoped to be able 10
take short rest. The work OF the peace
commission might occupy a month or so,
and he hoped that In his next annual
Thanksgiving proclamation he would have
the very great pleasure of announcing to
the people the fact that a treaty of peace
had been signed. Secretary Day spent
some time at the White House to-day IN
consultation with the President, but later
is was said that the conference had no
reference to the personnel of the peace
commission. 1t was said further that no
appointments would be made to-day.
Gen. Goblin. from Camp Alger, past
grand master of knights Templar of the
United States, accompanied by other Of
ficers of the grand encampment, called
on the President and extended TO him and
Mrs. Mckinley an invitation to attend
the next triennial conclave of knights
Templar TO be held in Pittsburg, next Oc-
tober The President hoped that he might
be able to attend, but feared that it would
not be possible. He will keep the matter
in mind, however, and would give them
an answer later.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
COURTMARTIALED AND SHOT.
A Wisconsin Soldier Pays the Penalty 70
Murder.

Murder.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, August ia spe-
cial to the Journal from Marinette, Wis,
says:
Word has been received here from
Ponce, Porto Rico, that Private La Duke,
of the Second Wisconsin regiment, who
shot and killed Private Stafford, of the
regular army, during quarrel in a sal
Don at Ponce, was court martialed July
81, found guilty, and shot on the morning
of August 4.
Alexander La Duke was a member of
Company 1 (Marinette), and Thomas Stat
ford was a member of the 18th infantry,
U. S. regulars. The murder of Stafford
was the result of a quarrel in a wine shop
in the mountains near Ponce, where the
Second Wisconsin regiment was in camp
Strict orders were given not to leave the
camp or enter the houses, but La Duke,
with two Others violated the order. In
the wine shop they encountered two regu-
lars, Stafford being one of them.
According to witnesses, La Duke and
Stafford quarreled and came to blows,
during which he struck Stafford with his
fists Furnishing him severely. The men
were parted but continued to quarrel.
Stafford IS said to have rushed at La
Duke, and the latter is said to rave warn
ed him to keep away or he would shoot
him. He is then said to have gone into
another room and loaded his rife When
he came out, Stafford again opened the
quarrel. La Duke then shot him, the bull
let passing through his lungs and going
through the house into the yard, Stat
ford dying instantly. La Duke surrender
ed himself and was taken to the military
prison.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
A FRENCH CORRESPONDENT
Pay His Respects to Mckinley and the
Army and Navy He Commands

CLEVELAND, o., August I3-M. Maur-
fee Gallia, the representative In this coun-
try Of the leading journals OF France, to-
day sent President Mckinley the follow
ing telegram in behalf OK his papers:
From the depth of my feart offer you
congratulations on the successful terrni-
nation of the war and for your mastery
action. And I wish to express my pro-
found admiration for the army and navy
of which you are commander in chief.
Mr.. Gallia sent the message IN behalf
of the Journal Des Debats, lie Gaulois,
LIE Journal, L'Echo de Paris. J. Eclair.
L'Gil Bias, Revue Illustre, Revue Diplo-
matique, Moniteur Des Arts and Mont
teur De L'Exposition, all OF which he
represents for the Paris exposition OF 1860.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
BLOCKADE RAISED.
Ports of Cuba and Porto Rico Are Open to.
the Ships OF tho World

WASHINGTON, August 13The mer-
chant vessels Of the world are now free
70 enter and leave all Cuban and Porto
Rican ports. The State Department holds
that no further proclamation Is needed
raising the blockade of these islands. The
orders issued to the military and naval
commanders, and the Presidents procla-
nation Of peace are said 20 be suricieno
in themselves TO end the blockade and
open all ports to the shipping Of the worldj
This means much, not only TO Spain and
the beleaguered islands, but 70 the mer-
chant shipping OF Great Britain. Franco.
Germany and other countries having conn.,
merce with Cuba and Porto Rico.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
AMBASSADOR HAY
Is to Succeed Secretary Day. Who Will
be Appointed to an United States
Judgeship.

Washington, Aug, 13.-It seems to
be settled that Ambassador Hay is to
succeed Secretary Day when the latter
becomes chairman of the peace COM
mission. The authority for this state
ment is unofficial, but from source
which shows that such is the deter
mination of the president at present.
The indications are that Secretary
Days resignation from the state de-
partment will be in and accepted
within a week. 1t is understood that
the president contemplates the appoint
ment of Secretary Day to a circuit
judgeship after the work of the peace
commission has been finished.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
A BLACKsNAKE
At Kingwooe, Gives Family Frightfas
Experience

Special TO the Register.
Klngwood, w. Va. August 13.--Mrs.
Marion Boon, living here, put her two
young children in bed by an OPEN
downstairs window. over which some
vines grew for shade. When, an hour
later she let the window down, It fell
on the tail OF a large black snake.
holding him captive. The snake
thraEhed and struck In every direction
over the bed and on the children. Tho
mother, screaming frantically, snatch
ed the children from the bed. Her
screams brought in nefghbors who XIII
ed the snake. The doctor pro-
nounced the children not seriously
harmed. the snake being a non poison
GUS kind, but the scare was terrible,
and the incident, even with a black
snake, horrifying.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Huntington, w. Va, August ID
Dan Bayliff, of Missouri, and Charles
Miller, Of Ohio, both well known pu-
gilists, are scheduled for fight to-
morrow, the mill to take place on a
steamboat near here on the Ohio river.
Sheriff Walton this morning receiv-
ed a telegram from Governor Atkinson
instructing him to stop the fight at
all hazards if any attempt was made
to pull it off within West Virginia jur-
isdiction. The Governor says: Hire
a steamboat, follow pugilists and, if
necessary, the entire State militia
will be furnished you to carry out my
orders"
The Governors action has caused
a sensation here. !, The fight will take
place, and hundreds of sports from
adjoining towns are arriving to wit
ness the event. West Virginia juris-
diction extends only twelve miles be-
low here.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
GENERAL CoRBIN
Will be q Member of the Peace Commits
sion IL the President Can Arrange 1t.

WASHINGTON, August 1S.-The Presi-
dent desires TO have AdjuIant General II.
c. Corbin member of the peace commits
sion, and it is probable mat ne will be
selected. The matter is being considered
in reference TO the duties which will come
under Gen. Corbin's direction in relation
to the suspension of hostilities. and If ii
should appear that the duties which he
will be called upon to perform as adju-
tant general can be assumed by another
officer without detriment TO the service,
Gen. Corbin will no doubt become a mem
Der of the commission.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
HON y. '. BLAIR
Attended The Democratic County Con-
yention at New Martinsville Yes
terday--A Big Meeting.

Special to the Register.
New Martinsville, w, Va, August 10
The Democratic county convention]
held to-day at Wileyville had a large
attendance. The meeting was en-
thusiastic, and everything passed on
in a very pleasant manner.
Hon. Jackson w Blair was present.
and made the opening speech OF the
campaign.
The following candidates were nom
mated: For House Of Delegates. Col.
l.. NJ. stephens; for commissioner OF
county court, A. f. Fair; fer superin4
tendent Of schools, +. NJ. Parsons.
The ticket is considered a strong
one.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
COM M!SSlONERS
TIC Negotiate The Peace Treaty.
Among Them Will be Day, Allison
and German.

WASHINGTON, d. c., August 13.-Sec-
rotary Day, Senator Allison and Senator
German, will in all probability be three
Choate or Elihu Root, of New York. will
be another Senator Davis. of Minnesota,
will be offered a place on the commission,
but it is expected that he will decline and
that fifth man, not United States
Senator, will be selected.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
SLIGHT EARTHQUAKE.

Seattle, Wash, August 1.-TWO
slight earthquakes were felt here last
night The vibrations were from east
to west, and about four seconds in dur
alton
HEAVY MAIL AT SANTIAGO.
Washington, d. G.. August 1.-THE
reports from Santiago indicate that the
amount of mail matter handled there
is enormous. On July 81 Mr.. Kemper.
the agent, reports that thirty thousand
pieces of mail were sent TO the United
States. On July 20. 12.50e pieces and
on August /, 1850 piecdE.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
BOY DROWNED.


Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, w. Va. August 49,
While playing on the pontoon bridge
which crosses the Ohio from Will
iamsown to the island, this afternoon,
Howard Davidson. son Of John Da-
wilson, Of Charleston, aged ten years,
who was visiting his aunt, Miss Fan
ME Henderson. fell between the
barges, and were drowned. His re-
mains were recovered The lads
father is well known in oil circles,
having large interests in the Wood
county field.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
DEAD BODY FOUND
At the Charleston Wharf May be One OF
Two Missing Men.

Special 10 The Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va. August ID
The dead body of a man was found at
the Charleston wharf this morning. but
SO badly decomposed as to be unrecogniz-
able. About ten days ago, VIM. Miller
left his home on Armstrong creek and
went to Edgewater, Fayette county, TO
get work He has not been heard of since.
The last seen of Preston Phillips of Riv-
erside, was when he was crossing the riv-
er in skiff at Handley, about week
ago. The body found here this morning
may be that of one of these men.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
SEEKING NEW TERRITORY.
Great Britain and Germany Raising FiAEa
In the Pacific ocean

VANCOUVER, d. c., August ta.--Maif
advices received here say that the Britt
ish warship Mohawk has raised the Brit
ism flag over the Santa Cruz and Dafr
islands, and taken formal possession of
them.
The islands arc in the South Pacific
The Santa Cruz group mas seven differ
ent islands. The Dun or Wilson group
consists of eleven islands.
Germany Is reported to he trying to an
mex Samoa Premier Reddin, of New
Zealand, states that such a rumor has
been current for some fasne, but tho gov-
eminent has received no official informa-
ton on the subject.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
WANT HIM NOTICED.

San Francisco. August 13.-GeneraI
King has received a petition from fifty
prominent Kansans, members of the
Supreme Court, subordinate judges and
members of the Kansas bar asking that
he take favorable notice to Lieutenant
Cad Hamilton. Goth Kansas, who en-
listed as private, rose TO his present
rank, and Is now on duty drilling the
Second Oregon recruits.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
ROBBER YCHARGED.
Special to thu. Register.

Special to tho. Register.
RIPLEY, W. Va, August 1s.-John Har-
vey, Pennsylv.pian. is in Jail here.
charged with ha'Ng robbed Harrison
Cunningham, farmH, of $50 in gold and
ssls in silver. Harvey asked to remain
all night at Mr. Cunnir pam's. and the
farmer consented, but On aingham, it is
charged. did not retire and * the mon
ey and hed. A posse capture him
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
70 SUCCOR The STARVING.
Commissary Department Making Rx-
tensiVe Preparations

FOR SENDING FOOD AND SUPPLIES
TO CUBA-THB CUBAN ARMY
WILL BE FED AS ALLIES OF THE
UNITED STATES. AND THE RE-
CONCENTRATES AND OTHERS IN
WANT WILL BE CARED FOR AS
is TO CREATE CONFIDENCE IN
THE FRIENDSHIP OF THE UNIT
ED STATES.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
TO STOP THE SCRAP.

Americans and Spaniards Striving to Get
Peace Information to Their Forces.
WASHINGTON, August 13.-word hav-
ing been received here of an engagement
at ManZanillo, efforts We're made at
once by this government and by Spain
to get word to the American and Spanish
forces that a cessation of hostilities had
been ordered. Advices received this morn
ing stating that Captain General Blanco
had succeeded in getting word to Man
zaniIlo Of the present peaceful status Of
affatre.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
HELD FOR TRANSPORTS.

Vancouver, B. c., August 13.-It is
runored here that the steamers Tartar
and Athenian are being held in the
harbor for the purpose of transporting
Canadian troops to China in case Rus
STA makes any hostile move. Both
vessels are splendidly equipped and
they each will carry 600 or 700 sold
iprS
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.

New York, August f3.--The weekly
bank statement shows the following
changes: Surplus reserve. decrease,
s6.7S1 $50; loans. Increase, s9sIi400:.
specie. decrease. 81. Ts3. 800; legal ten
ders decrease. g., 0s1. SOC: deposits in
crease. 81, roo. 900; circulation, decrease,
s42.70o.
The banks now hold s33,fff $50 IN
excess Of the requirements OF the
per cent rule.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
CUBANS WILL COOPERATE.
With the United States in Making
Peace Effective.

PALMA, OF THE CUBAN
JUNTA, IN CONFERENCE WITH
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF WAR
MEIKLEJOHN-AS KED TIL A T
MEANS pBE PROVIDED FOR CAR
RYING THE PEACE NEWS TO THE
CUBAN ARMY, AND THAT PRO
VISIONS BE MADE FOR FEEDING
CONFIDENCE IN THE UNITED
STATES.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
WILL HAVE No PRIZE FIGHT.
Governor Atkinson Orders That a
Steamboat be Chartered,

IF NECESSARY, BY THE SHERIFF OF
CABELL COUNTY, TO PREVENT A
MEETING BETWEEN DAN. BAY
LIFE, OF MISSOURI, AND
CHARLES MILLER, OF OHIO,
WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF
WEST vIRGINIA-PROMIS TO
CALL OUT THE STATE MILITIA
IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE
SCRAP
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-14
MASON DEMOCRATS
Declare for the Chicago Platform and W
j. Bryan-County Ticket Nominated.

Special to the Register.
POINT PLEASANT, W. Va, August 10.
The Democrats of Mason county met in
mass convention at Hooff's opera house
to-day. 1t was the largest and most en-
thusiastic convention ever held in the
county. c. S. P. Edwards and Chas Bry-
an were nominated for the House Of
Delegates. The county instructed her
twenty-five delegates to the Senatorial
convention to vote for Capt. Oliver Phelps
for the State Senate. Strong resolutions
were adopted favoring the Chicago plat
form, and William Jennings Bryan for
President in 1900.