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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
suIng Ex-sherin WtlImms.

Mr. +. b. ZONES ~ presented the
process ana special bondsmen in a
referee case which was tried before
DR.. George Bingham at Mocksville on
July 9th. Davie county is suing
the bondsmen of eX-Sheritf Williams
for about So, 800 which is yet due This
case is to decide which of the bonds
men would have the amount to pay,
there being three separate and dis
tinct set of bondsmen. The general
funds bondsmen claim that the money
that they Were responsible for had
been paid in but was aftcrward paid
out as special funds. The special
funds people claim that they hold re-
ccIpts Tor all amounts that they are
due and hence are not further respon-
sible. The case, which ever way de-
cided, Is likely to 60 to the higher
courts
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
HAVANA BREAD RIOTS
HUNGER is CLAIMING MANY
VICTIMS.
Blockade Keeps Out Provisions and
and Blanco's Scanty Store Ex-
hausted-Spanish Troops Vain
Hope for Assistance.

KEY WEST, Fla, July 2e.-Hunger
is claiming many victims among all
classes in Havana. Since the block
ade has been extended no provisions
have entered Havana and Blanco's
scanty store has been exhausted.
Bread riots have already begun. Two
bakers were killed. The Spanish
troops have faith in the rumor that
Camara s fleet has sailed to their as
SiStance
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Examination of Teachers.

DIR. Davis, County Supervisor, tells
The SENTINEL that the examination
of public school teachers will be held
at the West Salem graded school, be-
ginning on Monday, August Sth. The
first three days of the week will be for
white teachers and the last three for
colored. He requests all who expect
to teach this Fall to be present. He
says the examinations will be written
this year. When asked if the qucs-
tions would be more predetermined
than last year he replied: "Of course
we will have to advance little.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Solicitor Mott Not Talking

Solicitor Marshall Mott is one of
the anti-linney Republicans in the
Eighth District. The Statesville Land
mark hears that Mr.. Mott said at
Taylorsville court last week that while
hc was against Linncy he would sup
port him if the Republican State com
mittcc decided that he bad been fairly
nominated. There is little doubt but
that the State committee will decide in
Linncy's favor.
THE SENTINEL reporter showed the
Solicitor the above clipping Saturday,
but he declined 10 make any comment
for publication.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
War Reyenue RuIiu.

The Commissioner of Internal Reve
nue. has decided that the following
persons are not commercial brokers'
within the meaning of the war revenue
law:
Commission merchants receiving
goods for sale at their places of busi-
ness; tobacco and cattle warehouse
men, cattle brokers selling cattle on
commission; auctioneers receiving and
selling property ut their store-rooms,
or selling property of their own.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
SOMEBODY TO BLAME.
FOR IMPROPER CARE OF THE
WOUNDED.
Only Two Ambulances for Transpor-
tatfon of Wounded at Santiago.
/Stretc he'd on Ground and Ex
posed to the Sun for Hours.

WASHINGTON, July 29.-The War
Department continues to receive start
ling information as to the manage
ment and care of the wounded at
Santiago. The best authority SAYS
there are only two ambulances in the
entire army for the transportation of
the wounded to hospitals. 1t is re-
ported that when the wounded arrived
they were stretched on the bare ground
and some We're entirely nude with no
protection from the tropical heat and
remained for hours awaiting attend
ance. Various officials blame General
Shafter for this condition of affairs.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
A Masonic Apron 80 Years Old

Mr.. a. G.. Hankins, of Wilmington.
has showed the Messenger most in
teresting and valuable relic 1t was "a
master Mason's apron at least $50
years old. The front part of the apron
was made of "a fine and beautiful piece
of white silk, and the emblems were
most artistically wrought upon it.
The silk in some places has split from
age and the old relic requires careful
handling. The back is piece of
brown linen and it is remarkably well
preserved. The old relic was handed
down to Mrs. Hankins by her father,
Colonel Josiah Thomas, of Smithfield.
Va
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
"HOODOOED, AGAIN.
MIR. Samuel Alspaugh Loses Another
Coop of Chickens.

Samuel Alspaugh, farmer residing
few miles west of Winston. was
caught again last week by another
chicken thief. He brought a coop of
fowls to town in his wagon. He left
his son with the horse, wagon and
chickens and went out to make a sale.
While away a negro stepped up and
notified the boy that he had bought
the coop of chickens and that he had
instructions from Mr.. Alspaugh to
come and get them. Believing the
negro was telling the truth, the son
allowed him to carry the coop and
fowls away.
Mr.. Alspaugh was naturally as
founded when he returned and dis
covered what had happened. Here
after it would pay him to employ an
officer to guard his team when he
brings chickens to town for sale.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Eleven In the Glass.

A chapter of orphans from the Ok
ford Orphan Asylum, passed through
concert tour. There were eleven in
the class, in company with the vocal
teacher, and under the supervision of
Will x. Coley, of the Orphans Friend
The Sun says they are a bright look
ing class and presented neat appear
ance in their costumes of blue. They
will give concert in Winston on Au-
uusf 10Th
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
TROOPS LANDED.
The American Flag Hofsted on Porto
Rican Soil.

WASHINGTON, July 27.-The follow
telegram has been received from Cap
tain Higginson, of the battleship Mas
sachusetts:
ST. THOMAS, July 26.-Arrived
and landed them safely. There were
entered the harbor and landed a COM
pany of sailors under Lieutenants
Huse and Woods, who dispersed
small company of Spanish and hoist
ed the flag. Commend Wainwright
and officers for gallantry in capturing
Guanica. The transports were dis
without opposition, assisted
by boats of the Massachusetts. Have
telegraphed Sampson.
HIGGINSON
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
A Check for $4,000.

The State has received from its
Uncle Samuel a check for $24 ,OOO un-
der the provisions of the Hatch bill,
for agricultural and mechanical col
leges. This is ST. 900 more than the
amount allowed in 1897. The division
Is made upon the basis of population,
the Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege at Raleigh for whites receiving
$15, $500. and that at Greensboro
for negroes $8.114. 40.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
The Baptist Orphanage.

Supt. Boone's annual report of the
Baptist Orphanage at Thomasville
shows that he received AZ children dur
ing the past year. The number now
being cared for is 166. Thirty have
left the Orphanage, of which 13 have
accented homes; 8 have returned to
their mothers, or other relatives; 2
have been adopted; have gone out of
the printing Office to accept good situa-
tions; one ran away, and 3 have died
during the year. The average cost of
caring for them has been $50, or 50. 66s
Der month
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
KING HAS MEASLES.
Physicians Worried Because AIphon-
so is Naturally Delicate

LONDON, July 27.-A dispatch from
Madrid says King Alphonso is suffer-
ing slightly from an attack of measles.
The news has been suppressed, it being
feared it might create trouble at the
Spanish capitol. The physicians in
attendance are worried because the
King is naturally delicate.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
a Pretty Story Spoilt.

A very pretty story is going the
rounds now about Lieutenant Hob
sons sweetheart. 1t is not enough to
know and talk about his daring feat
of sinking the collier Merrimac but
the more wonderful feat of falling in
love-such strange and unusual
thing-must be heralded all over the
it is all denied by the young lady's
relatives. But this is in keeping with
the war news-one day it is one thing
and the next day it is something else.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Bank Stock Unlisted.

1t was learned Friday that Register
of Reeds Miller has discovered about
$6l 900 bank stock which was not listed
for taxation this year. He has noti-
fled the banks holding said stock that
it must be listed for county, school
and special purposes as well us for
the State. 1t appears that the parties
holding the stock were of the impress
sion that only the State was due a
tax on it.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Serious Cutting scrape.

AT Reidsville Thursday Eli Chatham
and man named Mays, two well dig
gers, became involved in a quarrel
which will probably result fatally for
Chatham. Mays first tried to shoot
Chatham and failing in this he picked
up a chop-axe and struck Chatham a
blow across the face, inflicting a terri
bic wound. Physicians were summon
ed at once but his recovery is doubt.
full. Mays was placed under arrest.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Hobson Goes to HIs Home.

Richmond Pearson Hobson, the
hero who sank the Merrimac at San
tiago, passed through Greensboro
Saturday on his way to Green's
boro, Ala, to spend some time at his
home. He left Washington that night.
Two car loads of troops passed
through the 'sCity of Flowers on the
same train, No. 81.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Death of Mrs. Y. S. Lawrence.

Mrs. Y. S. Lawrence, after a lin
gering illness, died Wednesday night.
July 2Sth, near Clemmonsville. aged
about so years. She had complica-
tion of diseases. The funeral services
were held Thursday. The deceased was
the mother OF Mrs. A. Il. Hanes, oil
Winston
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Opens Today.

The Pilot Mountain Baptist Asso-
citation opens today at Walnut Cove
The churches throughout the bounds of
the Association are expected to be rep
resented.
Reduced rates have been secured
over the n. 81 w. from Winston to
the Cove. An effort is being made to
get the same rates over the G.. f.
q Y V
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Colored Insane ASYLUM.

Capt. G. b. benson has lust con-
cluded an inspection of the negro in
sane asylum at Goldsboro on behalf
OF the State board of public charities.
He says it is we'll kept; and there are
$50 patients. There are 80 applicants
for admission who cannot be given ac-
commodation.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Friends Orphanage.

The annual meeting of the Friends
two miles from High
Point, is to be held Saturday, July
Both. The devotional exercises are to
be conducted by Mead A. Kelsey, of
High Point, and addresses will be
made by Prof. FL. T. Phillips, of Lex
ington, and Prof. M. FL. Reagan, of
Trinity Park, Durham Music will be
furnished by the Archdale Cornet
Rand
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Tobacco Talk.

This has been another quiet week in
leaf tobacco circles. Speaking of the
shipments of manufactured goods a
few days ago, a tobacconist remarked
that they were larger than great
many people think. Many of the man.
ufacturers are shipping goods and
which were stamped before the extra
war tax went into effect.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Did She Come to WinstonY

It is reported that the citizens of
Advance are somewhat excited over
the disappearance of Miss Bertha
Ward. 1t is thought that she ran
away and came to her grandmother's
in Winston. She disappeared from
the nome OF her father on the night of
the 10Th and has not been seen by him
since.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
The Mooresville and MocksvilIe.

Jerry Respass was in the city Thurs
day, returning to Mocksville that
evening. He is still surveying for the
Southern. He says the new road to
Mooresville is a good one. Track
laying will be completed this week It
is the plan now to begin running
trains on schedule time about August
10th. There will be three depots be-
tween Mocksville and Mooresville, the
stations being at Woodleaf, Barber's
Junction and Sherrill's.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
-
j. Wiley Shook Coming.

THE SENTINEL hears that Congress
man Linney has engaged the services
OF j. Wiley Shook, the revenue officer
from the Estate of Bnncombc." /" to
make canvass OF this district for the
purpose OF trying to harmonic the in
surgents, who are fighting Linney,s y
nomination. :
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Mormons to Hold Convention.

q Mr.. George Hauser, of Vienna, was
here last week. He says the Nor
mons are arranging for State Con-
vention or Conference at Pfafftown in
the near future. They have secured a
few converts in that section. Elders
have been preaching there for several
months.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
N NV koTfclkevvestern
N uI.nu.1us Schedule in Effect

May 1st. 1905.
WINSTON-SALEM DIVISTON-Leave Wins
on-Salem 20 m ally except Sunday.
Arrive Roanoke Ito p. m.
500 m. (mfXed) daily except Sunday, for
Roanoke and Intermediate points
Arrive Roanoke $40 p m.
Leave Roanoke I:So a. m (mixed) daily except
Leave Roanoke 4 :35 p m. daily except Sunday.
Arrive winston Salem 9:35 p. m.
wEsTBoUED. LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY.
7:40 a. m (Vestibuled Limited) for Bristol and
intermediate points, and Knoxville and
CHATTANOOGA all points South and West
Pullman Sleepers to Memphis and New
Orleans.
4:s5 o m. for Bluefeld Pocahontss, Kenova
columbus andChicago and all points west
Pullman Sleepers from Roanoke to Col
umbus, also for Radford, Brfstol Knox
Vile, Chattanooga and intermediate
points.
NORTH EAsTBoUND LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY
las p. m. for Petersburg, Richmond and Nor
folk.
delphia and New York.
ti:35 p. m. for Richmond and Norfolk. Pull
man Sleeper Roanoke to Norfolk and
Lynchburg to Richmond.
i1:OO o. m. (Vestibuled Limlted) for Hagers-
town, Washington nd New York. Pull
man sleepers to ashington, Philadel-
Junction and B. and o. Railroad.
DURHAM DIVISION-Leave Lynchburg daily
except Sunday, 400 p. m. (union sta
tion) for Durham and all intermediate
Leave Durham daily except Sunday, at 700 a.
m, for Lynchburg and intermediate
points.
For all additional information apply at ticke
ONCE, or to M. +. BRAGG,
w. B. BEVILL, Trav. Pass, Agent.
Gen. Pass Agent Roanoke. Va.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Every County Has a Candidate

Nearly every county in this district
has favorite son for the Democratic
Congressional nomination. Surry will
present Thos. w. Folger, of Dobson.
Other gentlemen mentioned are: E. B.
Jones, of Forsyth; w. W. Barber, of
Wilkes; E. F. Lowell, of Watauga;
Newland, of Caldwell, Mai. J. w.
Wilson, of Burke; A. G. Mcintosh, of
Alexander; DR.. Tyre York, of Wilkes;
w. FL. Bower, of Caldwell; r. A.
Hamilton, of Ashe, and Others. It
would take the son of a prophet to
foretell the name of the lucky man.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Destroyed Capt. Fitts' Company

Capt. j. S. Fits says the recruiting
officers who came here few DAYS ago
have played havoc with his colored
military company. The officers are
taking all of Fits men. Frank Car
ter, who failed to pass before on ac-
count OF detective eyesight, has been
examined again. He went through
this time and has returned to Fort
Macon.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Salisbury Graded school Burned.

Salisbury had S5, 600 fire Thurs
day morning. The large building in
which the public school for whites is
conducted was greatly damaged, but
the firemen We're able to prevent its
complete destruction. The loss on the
building is about covered by insur-
ance to the amount of 81 900.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
HENRY WATKINS DEAD.
Good Man Passes Away-He Was
Ga Years Old.

Mr.. Henry Watkins died at 8
O'Clock last week Tuesday night at his
home near Clemmonsville, this county
Mr.. Watkins was GA years old. He
was good man and leaves host of
friends in Winston Salem to mourn
his demise.
Mr.. Watkins was a resident of Win
ston for a number of years. He first
lived near the Southern freight depot
and later east of there, before the N.
u w. road was built. He was section
foreman for some time after the road
was built from Greensboro to Win
ston. Later he was superintendent of
streets for several years, holding the
latter position for few years after
his family moved to their present
home near the Yadkin river.
Mr.. Watkins was quartermaster
sergeant of the 10Th North Carolina
battalion of cavalry during the late
civil war and was a popular soldier.
He was member of the Norfieet Camp
and took great interest in the annual
meetings.
Besides wife, five children survive
him-Mesd E. +. Coble, D. Rich
and w. J. Conrad, of this city, and
Mrs. j. r. Jeffreys, of Charlotte, and
Permania Watkins, who lives with his
parents.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted from Union Hill Baptist
church, near the late home of the de-
ceased, at 10 O'Clock July 81 by
Rev. DR.. 81. A. Brown, of this city
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04

THE STATE .FIREMEN.
NEWBERN WINS IN THE
STEAMER CONTEST.
Officers Elected for Ensuing Year
Greensboro Chosen for Next Meet
ing-Southern Scored for Refus-
ing to Haul Apparatus Free

GoLDSBORO, N. c., July 27.-The
tenth annual session of the State Fire
mems Association was called to order
in the Messenger opera house at II
O'clock yesterday by President Jas.
d. Mcneil, of Fayetteville.
| Col. A. c. Davis, formerly of Win
ston, on behalf of the reception COM
| mittee, delivered the address of well
come, which was vigorously applauded
| by the tiremen.
After the address of Col. Davis.
Mayor j. +. Peterson, on behalf of
the city, welcomed the firemen to
Goldsboro.
President Mcneil responded very
briefly to these addresses and assured
the people of Goldsboro that the as
sociation fully appreciated the cordial
welcome extended them.
The roll call showed that nineteen
companies were represented and four
teen were absent.
The business of the convention was
concluded at the session held last
night. Resolutions were adopted
condemning the Southern Railway for
not hauling apparatus free and thank
ing the other roads that run into
GoldSboro for free transportation.
The State officers elected are as fol-
lows:
President. D. McNeill, of Fay
etteville.
1st Vice-President-J. J. Stone, of
Greensboro.
End Yice-President- L. Boyer, of
Asheville.
Secretary. w. Griffith, of Green's
boro.
Treasurer-T. A. Green, of New
n.
Statician-T. p. Taylor, of New
bern.
Greensboro was selected as the place
for the next annual meeting.
The parade of the Firemen's Asso-
citation took place at 9 O'Clock this
morning and attracted a large crowd
and received many favorable COM
ments.
Contests were arranged for IL a. M,
2, and p. m. today.
STEAMER CONTEST.
The steam fire engine contest, quick
est run from start TO finish, took place
this morning, with the following re-
suit:
Steamer Newberne, first; time, 2.533
prize, $1,000.
Steamer Atlantic. of Newbern. sec
ond; time. 3.514: prize, $1,000.
Goldsboro steamer, third; prize, $15.
HAND REEL RACES.
The hand reel contests this afternoon
were won by the Atlantic of Newbernl,
Greensboro and Newbern, in the or
der named.
Then came a spirited reel race of IS
yards between the Juniors of Colds
boro and the Juniors of Fayetteville.
The former made it in "a and the lat
ter in 2lt.
OTHER CONTESTS.
GoLDSBORO,, July 28.-The follow |
ing contests took place at the Fire |
men 5 Tournament this morning:
Champion Reel Team Contest-Won |
by Newbern No l. |
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Report Caused a Panic.

SANTIAGO, July 30.-Spanish resi-
dents and merchants are in Il state of
panic over the report that the Ameri-
cans intend to withdraw, leaving the
city under the control of the Cubans.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
NO OCURE-NO PAY.

That is the way all druggists sell GROVES
TASTELESS CHILL TONIC for ChiIIs and
Fever and all forms of Malaria. 1t is simply
Iron and Quinine in tasteless FORM Children
love It, Adults prefer it to bitter, nauseating
Tonics. Price, Soc.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Death of MRS. McEwen.

Mrs. ). e. McEwen died at Wilkes
boro July 9TH at an advanced age.
She had been in declining health for
Q year or more. Her husband was a
revenue officer for many years.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
1O6 at soldiers, Home.

There are los veterans on the roll at
the Soldiers Home at Raleigh but all
are of for a summer trip but fifty
four. Ill these old veterans are given
transportation for their outing by the
different railroads.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
Woman In Politics.

Down in Harnett county the ladies
are entering into the political work.
They are preparing a handsome ban
ner for the township that gives the
biggest Democratic ma iority.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04

SAne eReN
o An independent Family G.
> Newspaper for the people. G
o Devoted to the farming in G
q terests and to the industri- O.
D al .evelopment of Pied o
q mont North Carolina @
Is 7AAaR93RaRReR@
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
GUILFORD COLLEGE,
NORTH CAROLINA.

Five large buildings-faculty of ten
able teachers-c0nTse OF study lead
ing to degrees. Tnition for term $40
10 826. Board and room 80 per month.
In clubs 81 per month. Total ex-
pense for year need not eyceed S133
and can be easily reduced TO 800 Cor
respondeBce solicited. Catalogue
free. Address
GUILFORD COLLEGE.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
SICK AND WOUNDED

Arrived at N ew York-The Red Cross
Steamer Comes for Supplies.
NEW YORK, July 29.-The trans
port Leona arrived this morning with
Il number of sick and wounded from
The Red Cross steamer,
State of Texas, was sighted off the
this morning and will reach
here this afternoon. 1t will load with
supplies and medicine and return to
Santiago.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04

Il Want every man and woman in the Uniteo
states interested IN thS Opium and Whlskv
habits 70 have one OF my books ON these dis
eases. Address b. M. Wooiley, Atlanta. Ga
l<ox 86zs and one will be sent ron free.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
VOL. XIII. No. 30.

Your friends may smile
But that tired feeling
Means danger. 1t
Indicates impoverished
And impure blood.
This condition may
Lead to serious illness.
1t should be promptly
Overcome by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Which purifics and
) Enriches the blood,
Strengthens the nerves,
Tones the stomach,
Creates an appetite,
And builds up,
Energies and vitalizcs
The whole system.
Be sure 70 get
Only Hoods.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1898-08-04
WHAT SHAETER SAYS.

He Was Not Interfered With by the
War Department.
SANTIAGO, July 29.-General Shat
ter says the War Department has in
no way interfered with the conduct of
the campaign, and adds he never was
hampered by the Department and that
if the campaign had failed the fault
would have been SOLELY his own.