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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-07
LlNARES HAS NOT REPLIED.
Shafter Still Awaiting an Answer to His De-
mand for the Surrender of Santiago.

In advance of the American lines,
One Mile South of Santiago de Cuba
July 4, via Porto Antonio, July 5, per
the Associated Press Dispatch Boat
Cynthia H., via Kingston, Jamaica,
uly ., 8 A. NAT noon yesterday,
acting under Instructions from Wash
ingtOn, Major-General Shafter, the
commander of the American troops,
sent letter to General Linares, in
command of the Spanish forces de-
Tending Santiago. demanding the
surrender of that city. The message
was delivered by Colonel Dorst Three
hours elapsed before the firing could
be stopped. General Linares respon-
ded promptly with an absolute refus-
al to surrender.
Awaiting Linares' Reply.
General Shafter at noon today re-
peated his demand for the surrender
of the city and notified General Lima
res that unless Santiago surrendered
hostilities would be resumed at noon
on Tuesday. Up to this evening Gen
second request for the surrender of
the city.
Conference with the Consuls of the
foreign powers have been conducted
near General Wheeler's headquarters.
The Consuls said there were 81 900
men, women and children, foreign
subjects, in the city, and they re-
quested a cessation of hostilities in
order to enable them to be removed
outside Santiago and to be placed
under the protection of the United
States. This was definitely refused
by the American commander, who
declined to accept any such response
bility. The Consuls were told that it
rested with them to insist upon Gen
eral Linares' surrender.
The Conference Resumed.
The conference was resumed at 8
o'clock this morning, when the Con-
suls expressed grave doubts as to Gen
eral Linares' surrender on account of
the false kilograms in regard to Span
ish victories and yellow fever among
the American troops sent daily to
Madrid, which caused the Spaniards
to think they dare not surrender and
return to Spain.
However, the foreign Consuls will
demand the surrender of the city, but
it is doubtful whether they will pre-
vail. All the negotiations are sub
mitted direct to Washington, thus
causing some delay. General Wheel
err telephones to General Shafter, and
the latter, over the military wire
leading from his tent to the cable sta.
ton at Guantanamo Bay commune
Gates direct with Washington. A
courier of the Associated Press at 4
o'clock this afternoon said no conclu
sions had been reached.
General Shafter denies the exist
ence of a regular armistice under tn,
white flag, and it is believed hostili
ties will recommence on Tuesday a.
10 o'clock in the morning. befor,
which time the exodus of the 81 ,00l
foreigners will be accomplished. TIL,
) British warships Pallas and Alert ant
the Austrian warship Maria Teres;
have been allowed by Rear Admira
= Sampson to enter the harbor of San
tiago and remove foreign subjects
One British vessel has already cleare,
: for Kingston, Jamica.
f The Spanish armored cruiser Girls
) tobal Colon has listed on her beam
l ends on the rocks and it is now prac
tically impossible to save her.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-07

By A collision at sea between the
French liner La Bourgogne and the
British vessel Cromartyshire, which
occurred sixty miles off of Sable
Island on Monday morning Of this
week 600 hundred persons were
drowned out of the 800 on board the
ship. 1t was the most horrible acct
dent at sea in many years.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-07
REMITTANCES;

Remitances made by money order, bank
draft, registered letter or express order will
be AT our risk if made otherwise. at the risk
of the sender. Address.
THE REPUBLICAN,
Oakland, Md
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-07

Mr.. Michael &. Mulhall, the noted
English statistican, is clearly of the
opinion that no other nation com
pares with ours in all the essential
aggregate wealth. He also notes the
fact that while most of European
countries have attained their growth,
the United States is apparently on
the threshold of an industrial devel-
opment which it has never dreamed
of before.
Mr.. Mulhall submits the following
table of estimates, as being the result
of careful and comprehensive inves-
wealth in the several countries:
United SOL I5O,OtO,UUO
Great o9U5O,OOo,UOO
45OUuoUOuu
HermanY'........ fU~ouVVCOOU
Russia oZE|o'ooV'OOO
AuStrla ZZ9OO,UOOOOO
15S000O00O0
Spain...... uoOO,UUOoUO
These computations are based upon
values as shown by real estate rec
ords, buildings, merchandise, and
railways, as we'll as the circulating
medium in each nation. As will be
seen, our wealth is more than seven
times greater than that of Spain,
double that of Germany, two and
a half times greater than that of Rus
STA, nearly double that of France,
equal to the combined wealth of Rus
STA, Italy, Austria and Spain, and
1922, 720, 100000 larger than that of
Great Britain.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-07
THURSDAY, JULY :, 1898.

THE chief feats of the Spaniards so
far have been to run on land and to
hide on water.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-07
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION:
ADVERTISING RATES.

First insertion for square of ten nonpareiI
lines 81; each additional insertion after first
so cents per square of ten nonpareil lines
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-07
THE REPUBLICAN.

BENZ. II. SINCELL. Editor and Proprietor
d. GRANT SMITH, Local Editor.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
A New Corporation.

The Journal Publishing Company was
chartered yesterday. The following
gentlemen are named as the officers:
John LIB locke. presid ent j Edward S.
e pres1dgflt g wv 6.
Campbell secretary and treasurer; di-
srectors: the above named and r. P.
Orr and George "A. Schmelz.
The company's capital is placed at
not less than $4,000 not more than
$4,000, divided into shares of s25 each,
subscriptions to be in money, land,
property, or other valuable considera-
lions. The charter provides for COM
mon and preferred stock in such pro-
portions as all the stockholders may
elect, the preferred, however, not to ex-
cted so per cent. of the whole Real
estate may be owned in the city not to
exceed 500 acres. The company pro-
poses to run publishing and job print
ing esta blishment.
1t scharter- permits the publishing of
roth morning and evening paper.
It is said that the gentlemen in the
above enterprise secured control of the
Daily Commercial early in the week,
A1essrs. John A. Robinson & Son retir-
ing from the management of that paper
last Saturday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
Dun's Weekly Review OF Trade.

(By Telegraph.)
NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review of trade will say
in tomorrow's issue:
1t is a year beyond parallel and goes
to its close with the biggest volume of
business ever seen. Enormous trans
actions at the Stock Exchange make
some difference and heavy railroad
earnings but when all the transporta-
ton and speculative interests are
eliminated there is still much larger
business than in any other month of the
year.
Last year the exports were in volume
greater than in any previous month in
the history of the country, but this year
the three weeks report shows an in
crease of 25 per cent. against nine per
cent. against imports which would indi-
cate much more than s70,000,000 excess
of exports this month.
The payments through clearing
houses have been for the week 265 per
cent. greater than last year and 14.4
per cent. greater than in 1892 and for
the month 17,S per cent. larger than in
1852. Until now no greater volume OF
business has ever been done in the his
tory Of this country than in the closing
month Of this year.
Shipments of wheat have been
S,2S5704 bushels, flour included, at At
iantic ports, against 3.69S,321 last year,
although western receipts for three
weeks have been 25.OS8,5S1 bushels
against 10,309,929 last year, fact which
the believers in a small crop may Well
consider.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
CITY NEWS IN HRIEE.
Scwsy Locals and Pointed Paragraphs
Prepared for Hurried Readers

CA'AAcu AOE A1uEEAe1ta ESCAucTS
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Nelms, of Balti-
more, have arrived to spend Christmas
with Mr.. G. T. helms, of this city
Mr. Amber Newton, now attending
college in Washington, is here to spend
the holidays with his brother, Mr.. j.
Il. M. Newton.
Miss Mamie Rogers. Of East End, is
visiting in Roanoke
Mrs. Logan T. Davis is very i'll at her
home on TWenty-eighth street.
Miss Sister MCPHERSON, of Richmond.
is!he guest of Miss Nora Donaldson.
Mr.. Arthur Wilson. the representa- tive
Of the Duplex Printing Press Company,
who erected the new press for the Daily
Press and Evening Telegram, and who
will remain here for several weeks in
structing the pressmen left last after
aoon to spend the holidays at his home
III Cincinnati.
Assistant Postmaster j. T. Read
left yesterday for Williamsport,
Md. his former home, where he will
visit his parents during the holidays.
lie will return next week
Mr.. and Mrs Beverly r. Partlow, OF
Richmond, are the guests Of their
daughter, Mrs. Thomas a. Lowell.
Deputy Clerk c. c. Hargraves leaves
today for Surrey county to spend
Christmas with his home folk
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
United States Seizes Wake Is
land, in the Pacific.
UNINHABlTED TERRITORY
Refusal Of Spain to cede One of the Caro-
lines Rendered Station Giving Con-
nection with the Philippines.
Absolutely Necessary.
CRv TelarranhA

WASHINGTON. Dec. 23.-The Gov
eminent has determined to hoist the
lag over another island far out in the
Pacific ocean and orders were sent out
late this afternoon to the commander
of the Bennington, Captain Taussig, to
proceed at once to take possession. II,
the name of the United States Gov
eminent. of Wake Island, lying in lati-
lude 10 north, longitude 166 east 1t is
distant about 1000 miles from Nihau.
Islands, and 1900 miles cast from Guam.
1t is almost in a direct line between
these possessions of the United States,
and is admirably adapted for use as Il
station for Pacific cable to connect
the Philippines with Hawaii and the
United States. 1t is about three miles
in length and encloses lagoon OF salt
water. The average height of the ISL
and is eight feet above high tide. II is
scarcely capable in itself of sustaining
life, but it is expected that the cable
station can be maintained without diff
Guilty by the erection of a condenser to
supply fresh water.
ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.
Some station in this lacolity is
deemed necessary to the maintenance
American Peace Commissioners at
Paris endeavored to secure one of the
Caroline Islands without success Wake
Island is said to be by right already
American territory, for in 1851 Adj
m;ral Wilkes surveyed the place and
secured the title. It is not inhabited
SO far as is known at this time
| The Bennington is now at Honolulu
ond the orders to her go out by steamer
| After the hosting of the flag on the
| island she will proceed to Guam and
make the survey of the island which
was ordered some time ago. She has
! already completed a survey of part OF
the harbor several miles from Honolulu
which will form the foundation of the
government plans, for the enlargement
u the $har Dor there and the straight
the FeHr1r sstfss
/ inner harbOr&With the ncea "a lI.I3.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
IN THE CHURCHES.
Interesting Services In All the Houses O
Worship Today.


The services in all the churches will
be unusually interesting tomorrow
Christmas sermons will be preached
tendance will probably be the largest Of
the year, especially if the day is a
pretty one, as is expected.
1t was impossible to obtain from all
the ministers last evening the subjects
of their sermons. Following are those
which are announced:
AT the Thirtieth Street Christian
church, the pastor. Rev. w. r. Motley,
will preach in the morning upon Les
sons From the Beautiful Story and in
the evening upon The Worlds Great
est Birthday IA special program of
music has been prepared
At Wesley chapel, corner of Thirty
fourth street and Lafayette avenue, the
pastor, Rev. w. F. Sheppard, will
preach at II A. NJ, his subject being
The Unspeakable Gift The evening
subject is Love" Sunday school at 2:3(
P. M.
At the Second Baptist church. Rev
Thomas ]. MacKay. the pastor, will
preach in the morning on "a New
Birth" and in the evening on Good
Tidings."
Rev. NJ. S. Colonna. Jr.. pastor o1
| Chestnut Avenue NJ. Z. church, has
chosen for his morning subject, The
Christ Of Prophecy" and for the even.
ing theme, The Christ of History
| No leader has been obtained Cor The
mems meeting at the Young Mems
Christian Associat ton at P NJ. The
general secretary. Mr.. C. c. Kent, will
lead the boys meeting at 2:30 p NJ
There will be special Christmas muse
with orchestral accompaniment.
Religious services will be held at the
other churches at the usual hours
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
Capt. Fred. Cotton Shoots Him
self In a Norfolk Hotel.
PISTOL BULLET in HIS HEAD
An Ex-Hritish Officer and Lives in Prince
William County. Friends Attribute
the Rash Act TO Dependency
Brought OH by III Health.
(BY Telegraph.l


Frederick Cotton, Of Virginia, an ex-
british officer, and we'll known in
Washington, D. c., attempted suicide
here this morning by shooting himself
In the head.
Captain Cotton arrived in Norfolk
last night from Washington and went
at once to the Hotel Gladstone. He con-
versed pleasantly in the lobby, but re-
tired to his room Immediately after the
receipt of telegram from Mrs. e. S.
Williams, a Washington lady. The
telegram said his things would be sent
him as soon as his address was fur
nished.
WANTED A LAWYER
About O'Clock this morning he asked
the hotel clerk to send for lawyer, but
as he would not let the clerk come into
his room no attention was paid to his
request. About 9 o'clock report from
& revolver was heard in the officers
room.
The police were summoned and an
chastity sight was then discovered
Lying in bed with a pistol in each
hand and blood gushing from a hole
near the right ear, was the Englishman
physicians were summoned and the
stranger removed to ST. Vincent's hos
rital. He has chance to recover
SURMTSES AS TO MOTIVE
Captain Cotton's home is in Prince
William country, Virginia He has
been at the Grafton Hotel in Washing
ton for some time and left there last
Tuesday. 1t is thought he came L1re
by way of Baltimore. He is said to
have been swindled recently in selling
horses to Baltimore traders, which has
caused him considerable worry
His friends in Washington attribute
The act TO i'll health, as he has been
known to suffer very much from a
wound received while hunting in Africa
some years ago.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT,
Christmas Exercises o: the Washington
Avenue Methodist Sunday School.

Christmas Exercises o: the Washington
Avenue Methodist Sunday School.
the large Sunday school of Wash
ington Avenue Methodist church gave
its Christmas entertainment last even
ing, a large number of friends and rela-
tives of the pupils being present. The
exercises were of a most enjoyable ma
ture, and the children went through
the difficult program in the most pra se-
worthy manner. Candy was distributed
to the little ones, for whom it was a
notable. occasion. The program was as
follows: 81 ,; &.
Herald igelss,-By Tie
school.
Prayer-By the pastor. Rev. B. F.
Lipscomb
solo-Miss Polly Murray
Recitation-N1iss Ella Davis.
Duet-Miss Susie Lipscomb and Ed
die Cornwell
Solo-Miss Carrie Davis, and chorus
by Misses Willie Sistrunk, Ada Brooks.
Laura McCulloch and Iva Binns and
Masters Eddie and Earl Cornwell and
Joe Trimyer
Recitation-"Jes' Fore Christmas
Mr. w. F. Leath
Chorus-'R Ring. Ye Bells"-By the
school,
Pantomme of St. misunderstanding
by Miss Ethel MCGEE; inapersonati ton
Mr.. w. C. Nickum: Mother Mary. Miss
Bessie Walton; Granny KrineIe Miss
Annie Brooks
Awarding of medals and prizes.
Closing Chorus-''Praise Ye the
Lord"-By the school,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
WAR PRIZE RELEASED.
French Liner Captured by New OrIean
Discharged by Court.

IT
(By Tele-raph.)
CHARLESTON, S. ., Dec. 23.-In the
United States District Court here today
Judge Brawley handed down decision
discharging the Olnde Rodriguez, the
French steamship made a prize of war
by the cruiser New Orleans on July II.
!'ne ship belonged to the Transatlantic
Line and was most valuable one. At
one time it seemed as though interna-
tional complications might grow out Of
her retention and the fight in the United
states courts over her has been long
aid bitter
Judge BraWley's decision is a very
long document, and it goes into an ex-
haustive discussion of the law and the
facts Of the case. He compliments the
officers of the New Orleans, but releases
tac ship on the grounds that the block
s:de of San Juan was not effective on
the 5th of July in the sense in which
that term is accepted by the nations.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24

(By Telegraph.)
CONSTANTIOPLE, Dec. 23.-Ghani
Bey. the sultan's aide de camp was
murdered yesterday by Hafuz Pasha in
a quarrel which took place in a pastry
cooks.
CHAM Bey became notorious owing
to his lawless proceedings in Epirus.
He also inspired terror here by extor-
ton OF money under threats of death.
The officials of the foreign embassies
have frequently demanded the punish
ment Of CHAM Bey. but were always
unsuccessful.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
EXCHANGE OF FLAGS,
Final Ceremony of the Spanish Evacua-
ton of CUBE.
(By Telegraph.)


HAVANA, Dec. 23-At the Joint meet
Ing of the United States and Spanish
military commissioners today the pro-
gram was finally agreed upon for the
exchange of flags on January at noon
Just before IL o'clock the American war
vessels VIII fire salute Of twenty one
guns in honor of the Spanish flag
promptly al II o'clock the Spanish flags
On the various public buildings will be
lowered and Immediately thereafter the
Stars and Stripes will be hoisted over
iil Moro, and the public buildings of
the city, while Spanish artillerists at
Cabanas fortress will salute the Ameri-
can flag with twenty-one guns, Spanish
Warships in the harbor participa ting in
the salute.
At the same hour the Spanish troops,
II any then remaining in the city, will
proper salute to the American forces
passing.
SURRENDER GOVERNMENT.
Just before noon the American and
Spanish commissioners, General Jiminiz
Cnstillenos, the Spanish captain general
Cuba-Major General John r. Brooke,
II he arrives in time and otherwise
Major General Lee, will assemble at
the palace. Spanish commissioners will
then form, and surrender the govern
ment to the United States commission
TO the American general commanding.
After this the various functionaries will
remain while to receive those who
may wish to pay their respects to the
incoming authorities. It was agreed at
the joint meeting that the Spanish
troops remaining in Cuba after January
l should be considered in the light of
iorelgn troops in friendly country
and to be accorded the privileges usual
ly granted under international law
SICK WILL REMAIN.
Matanzas and Cienfuegos will doubt
less be the only places where Spanish
troops will remain after January / and
C!enfuegos will be evacuated last.
I he Spanish sick in the hospitals will
remain under the safeguard Of the
American flag. the Spanish authorities
providing medicines and attendance
with food, and repatriating them on re-
covery. ,a4
Generals Wade, Butler and Clous. ac-
coinpanied by the aides, We're received
at the palace today with full military
honors. The Spanish trumpeters blew
flare and the police guards saluted.
The same ceremonies marked the retire
Elent of the American officers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
TAKING PRECAUTIONS.
No Reckless Distribution Of Franchises tc
Promoters In New Possessions.
(By Telegraph,

By Telegraph)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The War
department. today authorized the fol :
lowing:
The following order has been
issued by the Secretary of war
to the commanding officers in
Cuba, Porto Rico and the Phil
ippines: Until otherwise author
ICED it is ordered that no grant or con :
cessions of public or corporate rights of
franchises for the construction Of public
or quasi-public works, such as rail-
roads, tramways. telegraph and teie-
phone lines, water works. gas works
electric light lines, ETC., shall be made
by any municipal or other governmental
authority or body in Cuba, Porto Rico
CT the Philippines, except upon the APP
prevail of the major general command
ing the military forces of the United
States in Cuba, Porto Rico or the Phil
lppines. who shall, before approving
any such grants or concession, be so
specially authorized by the Secretary
Of War;
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
PSYCHIC .PHENOMENA.
Hypnotis1n Employed Successfully in Cnse
Of n Woman Five Months III IA Trance.
l (By Telegraph.)

(By Telegraph.)
MILWAUKEE, WIS, Dec. 23.-To-
night Miss Brosheit, a young woman,
- years Of age. who has been in
trance for the past five months at her
nome in this city. was brought to her
normal condition through the influence
Of hypnotism a
Miss Brossheit retired as usual in her
apartments on the 23rd of July last
On the following morning when it was
time to awaken she kept on sleeping
ard though at times she would open
her eyes, she seemed unconscious to her
surroundings. The case has baffled
many physicians At last an applica-
ton of suggestive therapeutics" a
term Of hypnotism,5 was tried and the
patient today was successfully brought
out of her long trance. Though very
weak she is able to say a few words to
those around her. She has been kept
alive with liquid food.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
Reception to Bryan.
(By TeTeeranhl

LINCOLN, NEB., Dec. 23.-Colonel
". j. Bryan returned to Lincoln this
afternoon and was tonight rendered a
reception at the Oliver theatre by the
Women's Bimetalic League. The house
was crowded and the Colonel received
ar ovation. He was introduced by Gov
ernor Holcomb. who formally welcomed
him home and complimented him for his
patriotism in enlisting in the army.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
First Texas OFF for Cuba.

icy IeIeBTapn.J
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. 23.-The
headquarters and one battalion of the
First Texas regiment, together with
Colonel Wheatoins headquarters sailed
for Cuba this afternoon on the trans
port Michigan. The other two battal-
IONS Of the First Texas and the Second
Louisiana Regiment will leave tomor-
row on the Mobile.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
DIED IN AGONY.
Two Children in Atlanta Perish the
Victims of Ptomaine Poisoning.

ATLANTA, GA. Dec. 23-Robert
Frazier, the ten year old son of Robert
A. Frazier, who lives on Lee avenue,
Just outside of the city limits, died to-
day in great agony and the death of his
seven year old brother is expected.
Their sudden illness and frightful con-
vulsions have given rise to the theory
that they were poisoned by drinking
buttermilk at supper Wednesday even
ing.
The death of the body was caused by
ptomaine poison generated by the liquid
and tin coming in contact.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
Arc Glad it Has Gone.

section for the past few DAYS, lifted
Thursday night. releasing the numer-
Gus vessels it hadSheld as prisoners, and
causing general JOY among the ship
ping men to whom fog like this one is
q nuisance, aggravated and without ex-
cuSe.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-24
Sixth Ohio to C.enfuges,

(By Telegraph.)
KNOXVILLE, TENN, Dec. 23.-The
Sixth Ohio, Colonel Maxim. received or
ders today to remove. The regiment
goes from here to Charleston, S. c.,
where a transport will be taken to
Cienfuegos, Cuba. The Sixth expects
to leave Camps Poland tomorrow night
and will spend Christmas on the road.