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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
LAFAYETTE COMMANDERY OUTING

For their outing at Mozart Park on
Tuesday, July 18th, Lafayette Command
cry No. 31S, Uniform Rank Knights of ST.
John, of the Cathedral, have been active
ly engaged with the preparations. During
the day the older people and families will
enjoy the cool hill top breeZes, while a
splendid programme of amusements is
being prepared for the evening, in which
the young people will participate. Good
music will be in attendance and the Park
management will also provide amuse-
ments and refreshments. For the bowling
contest between the Knights of Command
cries in this State and vicinity, the fol-
lowing have been invited and are ex-
pected to participate: Fanmont, Sisters
vile, Warrington, Moundsville, Benwood,
Bellaire and Wheeling. Several favorable
replies have already been received. If all
plans materialiZe the Knights and their
friends will fairly pack Mozart Park on
July 10.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27

Wheeling was invaded yesterday by ar
mes of pleasure seekers from the five
points of the compass. From the north
came the regular Sunday delegation of
PittSburgerS, larger than usual on &C
count of the ideal weather. From the
east, the towns along the b. & O. road as
far as Grafton, were all represented in
the party which came in on the excursion
train. From the south came a big crowd
Of Parkersburgers, patrons of the excur-
sion arranged by the band in that city.
GAINESVILLE, on the west, augmented the
crowd of visitors by sending large del
egation of glassworkers and their friends.
1t was an ideal summer day, with suf-
ficient breezes stirring to temper the
warm rays of the sun. 1t was a day
when the urban population found it diff
cult to withstand the seductive attrac-
tons of the country 1t was a day when
men instinctively sought out the spots
where nature had spread a carpet of YER
dure under the cool shade of overhanging
boughs. These conditions were found at
the Parks, and to the Parks a steady
stream of humanity flowed during the
early hours of the afternoon.
Extensive arrangements had been made
for the entertainment of the visitors
The Parkersburg visitors all went to
Wheeling Park, where the Parkersburg
band rendered programme of excellent
music in the Casino during the after
noon. Magee & Crimmins vaudeville COM
pany opened weeks engagement in the
Casino, and the opening performance was
heard by large and very appreciative
audience. The company includes some ex-
cellent entertainers. Miss Corlington, the
serio-comic vocalist, possesses very
pleasing voice, and her rendition of pop
ular songs was warmly applauded Sher
idan & Forest and Magee and Crimmins
are very clever comedy teams, and the
lightning crayon drawings were well eX-
ecuted.
The sensation in the company, however,
was presented as the last number upon
the programme, in the person of Master
Lavender Richardson, a ur-yair-old boy
who possesses a really remarkable men,
DRY. He was asked questions in rapid
succession, dealing with many different
subjects, and he made bur one incorrect
answer That the brain of boy of such
tender years should retain so many facts.
and that his tongue should be so ready
in framing answers, was simply astonish-
ing. He was accorded a perfect ovation.
The Magee & Crimmins company will re-
main the entire week, giving matinee and
evening performances daily.
The delegation of glassworkers from
GAINESVILLE numbered nearly five hundred.
The B. & o. train stopped at the foot of
the incline, and most of the visitors went
direct to Mozart Park. During the after
noon, Mayor l.. H. Jepson, of GAINESVILLE,
made a speech, in which he invited all his
hearers to visit GAINESVILLE on the occasion
of the approaching convention of the
American Flint Glassworkers Union.
Bauers military band accompanied the
visitors, and rendered a concert pro-
gramme of fifteen numbers in an excel
lent manner
All the excursionists from different
points returned to their homes last night.
tired, but well pleased with Wheeling and
the Parks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
Stone & THOMAS.
WE EXTEND A HEARTY WELCOME.

To the members of tine Epworth League and
to all excursionists, and cordially invite you to
visit our stores and inspect our goods. In our
Reception Room will be found easy chairs, all
the latest magazines, writing materials etc., all
Of which you are welcome to the use of free.
We shall be glad to do anything in our power to
make your visit pleasant one.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
B. & o. RAILROAD NOTES.

The lake and rail arrangements of the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad for this year
are practically the same as were in effect
in 1897. Freight for Lake Superior ports
is sent by way of the Northern Steamship
Company, and the Owen line Is used for
Lake Michigan ports. The TRANSLATE
Erie arrangements are with the Detroit
Steam Navigation Company between
Cleveland and Detroit. and the Ashley G.
Dustin line and the Michigan & Ohio Car
Ferry Company between Sandusky and
Detroit
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
MANY Strangers WERE HERE
Excursion Parties Came from All
Points Of the Compass.

Visiting Bands Furnished Music at
Wheeling and Mozart Parks,
Where There were Large Crowds.
Visiting Glassworkers from
GAINESVILLE Booming the Coming
Convention OF the American
Flints-An Enjoyable Day for the
Visitors.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
Change Of Time on Ohio River X. n

On and after Sunday June rs, 1898
trains will run as follows:
Southbound-Leave Wheeling $50 a
m. daily, leave Wheeling TAO a. m
daily except Sunday, leave Wheeling
11:45 a. M daily, leave Wheeling Ale
D. m daily.
Northbound Arrive at Wheeling
10: so a. m. daily. 3: As p. m. daily. 6: sc
p. m. daily, 11:45 p. m. daily except
Sunday
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
Cheap 4th Of July Vacation Trip.

Excursion tickets to Washington, d.
c., will be sold from Wheeling via
Pennsylvania Lines, July Sd, 4th, 5th
and 9Th. Just the place to spend In
dependence Day-at the National Capt.
tall Plenty of interesting sights and
special entertainment for visitors. APP
ply to j. G. Tomlinson or John Bailie,
Ticket Agents, Wheeling. 27,30
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27

Atlantic City ana SeasnOrS Excursion
Thursday. July Ia = Greatly Reduced
Observation-Disclosures & Ohio Railroad.
The first of the pupular seashore ex-
cursons, via the Baltimore & Ohio R
r., will be run Thursday, July IA, to
Atlantic City, Cape May, Sea Isle City
Ocean City, N. j., and Ocean City, Md
Tickets will be good twelve Q2) days
including day of sale.
Stop over will be allowed On return
trip at Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington on tickets sold to New
Jersey resorts, and at Baltimore and
Washington on tickets sold to Ocean
City, Nd.
Tickets will be sold on above date
from Wheeling for $40 90 round trip
and trains will leave 1925, 5:25 and
10: So a. M, and 500 p. m.
Call on or address nearest ticket
agent Baltimore & Ohio R. r. for
tickets and full Information, or apply
to T. c. Burke, Passenger & Ticket
Agent, Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27

Low Rate Excursions to Mountain Resorts
June 80 to July TO- the B. & 0. will
sell excursion tickets to Oakland,
Mountain Lake Park and Deer Park,
at one fare for round tdip, good re-
turning until July 18th inclusive
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
Fourth Of July 1898

On account of the above holiday the
Ohio River Railroad will sell excursion
tickets at one fare for the round trip
between all stations on its lines. Tick
cts on sale July 2. 8 and 4, good return
ing until July inclusive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
wbtelin9 Re8ister
Water Rants Ara Due.

Water rents for the six months end
ing September 30, 1898, are now ready.
If paid on or before June 80, 1898, a
discount of 10 per cent will be allowed.
THE CITY WATER BOARD.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
CLOTHiNG-KRAUS BROS.
kEEpIlNGCOOL

Is an easy matter if you wear one of our fa-
nous Blue or Black Serge Coats and Vests.
Remember, they cost you but $500. We
guarantee the color, fit and make, and can fit
any one, no matter how large or small.
Our line Of Negligee Shirts is still COM
plete, as we are constantly adding new things
in Manhattans and other makes.
Also complete lines Underwear, Belts and
Summer NeckWear in all the new shapes and
designs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
4th Of July Excursions via Pennsylvania
Lines

July I'd, Sd and 4th excursion tickets,
at one fare for the round trip, will be
sold account 4th of July festivities
via Pennsylvania Lines: return cou-
pons good until Tuesday, July 5th, in
elusive. ~ ZS,5O,l
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27

There will be select dance tonight
at Bearle's Hall, 131 Seventeenth
street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
San Francisco, Cal, and Return via Ii. & o.
Account North American Turner's Union
Convention.

June 81 and % the B. & o. will sell
excursion tickets to San Francisco and
return for sS2.25, good returning until
September l, inclusive, Fer further in
formation apply 1900 Market street. or
T. C. Burke, passenger and ticket agent,
B. & o. station.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
At the.
Wash Goods Dept.

There's a reason for this greatly In
creased trade here Never in this
stores history have we had such Wash
Goods Business as this season. Great
er variety and lower prices.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27
To-Day We Offer

1000 yards Navy and White
and Black and White Dress Ducking;
quality that has always sold at on
121ac; to-day per NG
An assortment of about so pieces
Fine Madras and Dress Ginghams in
beautiful colors. Regular 19c I0Io
qualities; to-day per III
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-27

Atlantic City and Seashors Excursion
Thursday. July Ia = Greatly Reduced
Observation-Disclosures & Ohio Railroad.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-06-23
BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS.

Princeton college conferred the de-
gree Of LIZ d. on Rear Admiral George
Dewey.
The national house passed the Ha-
waiian annexation resolution by a vote
Of 200 to 81.
New Jersey Prohibitionists nominated
George M. lie Monte. OF Bound Brook.
for governor.
A free fight among negro excursion
lists returning to Wynne. Ark. resulted
in Ave murders and numberless in
juries.
The Populist committee conference at
Omaha. Neb., resulted in q complete
victory for the national chairman. SEN
ator Butler.
The individual coal operators in the
anthracite region will consider alleged
excessive freight charges at conven-.
tion to be held at Scranton. Pa. June 20
Five negroes. who murdered Mr.. and
Mrs. Cradsn and an old man named
!, Caklss. Tor purpose Of robbery. were
taken from jail and iynched near
Wetumpkl, Ala. ., :
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-06-23
Letters Losing Wheat Gamble.

Chicago, June 2l.-MOre threatening
clouds are gathering for Joseph Letter.
Since the announcement OF Leiter's
withdrawal from the deal the price OF
cash wheat has declined 10 cents. That
means an additional loss Of $l,000,00O
within week, which the elder Letter
apparently Will have to pay. Another
source OF evil to the Letter prospects
is the persistent rumors from across
the water that foreigners are refusing
the wheat Letter sold. Various rea-
sons are assigned for the rejection. but
In each case there appears the posi-
bility that Letter will find his wheat
coming back TO him In great quanti-
ties.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-06-23
THE PRODUCE MARKETS.
A. Reflected by Dealings in Philadel
Dhia and baltimore,


phia ana ,a't,more. %
fh'hne,p'lia: :,, 1u.e y. ,. ,ou. s.o". ~ III
yer supe' n ane. sS"'.', ,,,H =, .ol,
cicar >'."at", cny 'n'is, eArs =, .osss os.sVm so
800. rye ',""i H''eu e'o"'S ". s',oouv,O'
pc. oaIre' Ior cno'ee emnsy''a,,a .nnss,' ~,a
Wnea' STOW NO. 'e"' spo. oou' o,
req. Juy' Hu .f,2e .o'm ,sc.ss''a ge'e. ,' Mn
s'eaay, NO. n,'Aeu spo'' s"'as'' eoaooN''' tso.
yeno". ~. n.a' r"ae. S,.' ~,
que. nhu s'e"as' Eo. " VII ~ anu w. =.
whi,e enppeu' ''., nay III nsn. ue"u n,
ehoIee .iho.n': s,1 ~. as as ' 80. Go,
easy !"m'Iy, t,,,Dvuia o eU en.,a neSs' Wv"
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n.y. si'u .SW. s ~, .u ne "...'
steamed, so,w. nu'.er sle"uy ,,",owi Meo,el,
eueamery, i'Hu w. .ay ,oG,Ix. ;
E.s,'s; & i n,n' .",'Un '.,a@,ea .a AZ aanEv u.
New sork da.ly i'71nioe. ,,u,a no. G.eaey, n.,n;.
iohVlo]e.. ianSy ren"sy,Vua p'm'S ,oO
)oooing az isazlc.: 20. "ho'esa'e. ioE'
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white' mfAc'' iarge' eo,o,eo. Wne,'
small. coiored: Fh@'t.c., nsht SKINS, Oh
ObNe'; part SKINS, f%uoNc.' Lull sk'ms,
2Vshc. Eggs STEADY; New YORK ana
fenhsylVah'a. ltui1ns,, @ wes'er"' 'res"'
lllsal2c.; southern, lo%gllc.
Baltimore. June W..Flour weak ana
lower: western supernne. Nsoasie; do'
extra, D.25QS.T; DO. family. "qA.U: win
ter wheat. patent, Nboa%b; spring do.,
NI5ab; spring wheat, straight. W.so0+.!o.
Wheat dull and lower; spot ana month,
791saSoc.; July. NAc'; August. T'tc.; sep
tember. 73c.: steamer NO. red. 7Sc.;
southern, by sample, 7ouslc.' DO. on
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-06-23
THE SECOND EXPEDITION
That Will Be Sent to Reinforce
General Skaters Army.
FROM FIVE TO TEN THOUSAND

Men win Go to the Aid OF the soldiers
who VIM Conquer and Occupy SAM
tiago-The Dinnculty OF Getting ves-
sells to Carry Proper Food supplies.
Washington, June 21.-It was an
nounced at the war department today
that no additional transports for troops
other than the Newport, which has
been impressed on the Pacific coast,
had been secured. The officials. how
ever. have been busily engaged in con-
ferring with the agents Of steamship
companies. az well az individual own
ers. with view to securing additional
vessels. The department is decidedly
averse to resorting to impressment, and
only does II when all other efforts to
obtain the ships fail. Assistant Sec
retary Msikle1ohn said that the i'm
pressment Of vessels for transports
would be the exception, and not the
rule. unless the latter were absolutely
necessary.
or the II transports available by the
department in the east arrangements
are being made to have half a dozen
or more rendezvous at Tampa for the
purpose, presumably, OF carrying ad-
ditional reinforCements to General
Shafter. The four ships which were at
Fernandina last week have been given
orders to go to Tampa, and one from
Mobile is already there. Just what
portion OF General Skaters reinforce
ments are to be taken from Tampa has
not yet been announced, but with a
half dozen ships at its command the
department ought to be able to trans
port approximately 1000. with their
equipments, and subsistence stores.
Most of the remainder, 1t is expected
will be taken from Camp Alger. Va
amounting. 1t Is said. to brigade
but this has not yet been definitely
settled. The latter will leave the
country by the way of Newport News
or Norfolk. going In the big vessels
Yale and Harvard, which have ca
pacity for carrying a large number o
men. Secretary Alger was asked jus
how many reinforcements would b'
sent to General Shafter, but he de
clined to state definitely the number
saying. however. In a general wa!
| there would be between 5000 and 1000
men.
The lack of suitable vessels for car
rying supplies of fresh refrigerator bee
| for the army in Cuba, as well as for tn
starving people there, is proving yer
embarrassing to the officials of tn
commissary generc.s office. Nearl
q week ago General Eagan opened bid
| for supplying this necessary article q
the soldiers diet, and would hav
awarded the contracts before this bu
for the reason that there are no ship
available to carry the supplies. Th
ships, when secured, will have to b
fitted with refrigerator apparatus
order to preserve the meat fresh. an
this will take some little time. tn
general Is anxious that the work sha
be gotten under way. not because thei
is a lack Of rations. but for the fa'
that American soldiers like their fres
beef wherever they go, and the aim I
the officials is to keep them supplied 9
far as practical
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-06-23
lNSURGENT SUCCESSES.

inaido's Troops Force August to
Flee Behind Maniia's Walls.
Png Kong. June 2l.-According to
ces from Manila, dated June II, It
reported there that General Monet.
ing southwark with 5000 mixed
% from Balacan. 80 miles north
Manila. found the railway line
led and was taken by ambush by
insurgents. Fierce fighting ensued
was carried on for three days.
ns which General Monet was
a. The native troops Joined the
fsents. and the Spanish troops
"a were left. about 500. surrender
battalion at Pampanga. of native
Ia. supposed to be particularly
began shooting its officers and
y hye when the insurgents At
|ea Marabon. The Spanish sue
% In disarming and imprisoning
rtion OF them. but they escaped
sns Insurgents carried .Marabon.
Iapote also ., whole regiment
..ed at 2 critical moment. The au-
'aes sui use mixed forces. with
.esuit that the insurgent rinsmen
'Ieeuently found to have passed
sntries. and to b creeping along
cover ana Aring upon the Span
y eorrsspeadeat pays . daily visit
osspesss g. Toado. Santa Tpsa,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-06-23
THIRD SS.NILA EXPEDITION.

General Otis win Have Direct Com.
mand OF Philippines Invaders.
San Francisco. June N.-The third
expedition to Manila will sail next
Thursday. or Friday at the latest. This
announcement was made at General
Merritt's headquarters yesterday. As
yet General Merritt has not made
public the time Of his own departure,
but It is known among his officers that
he Is exceedingly anxious to get away
on the next expedition, and will do 80
unless the authorities at Washington
interfere With his present plans.
An additional army corps, to be
known as the Eighth. is to be created.
It will be composed Of the troops as
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-06-23
Charged With Robbins His Guest.

Shamokin. Pa, June 21.-The home OF
John Lomeritx was robbed Of Sl.l0O IN,
cash Sunday evening while the. old
gentleman and his wife were being
entertained at the residence Of Charles
Gerber. An investigation resulted in the
arrest yesterday Of Charles and Au-
gust Gerber and Anthony Cleaver on
suspicion Of having committed the rob-
berry. Four hundred dollars were re-
covered hidden In old shoes at the
homes of Zerber and Cleaver. and tbs
prisoners were committed to Jail
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-06-23
HOBSONS ELEVATION.
70 Be Made q Lieutenant Com.
mander Of the Line.
SPAIN REFUSES HIS RELEASE.

The Spanish Brieands May BE Hold
ing the Hero OF the Mcrrimac and
His Brave Companions a. Hostages,
Expecting to Receive . Ransom.
Washington. June 3l.-Lieutenant
Aobson. the hero of the Merrimac, will
be transferred from the construction
corps to the line Of the navy and raised
to the grade Of lieutenant commander.
probably this week. This action was
definitely decided by the administra-
ton yesterday. and legislation empow-
ering this action will be pressed in both
houses. and its execution will almost
Immediately follow the affixing Of the
executive approval Of the measure.
II had been proposed to wait Hobsoh's
personal expression as to his choice
between the transfer to the line or pro-
motion within the corps, where future
advancement is limited. The final de-
cision to give substantial recognition
without further delay. save for legis-
lative authority. which Is to be imme-
diately granted, follows the formal re-
fusal Of exchange by the Spanish gov
ernment. This determination was
reached after a short and informal con-
sultation as to the Spanish attitude az
to the exchange Of prisoners, and the
likelihood that there will be no early
release Of the gallant lieutenant and
his crew.
The first dispatch, announcing that
Captain General Blanco had peremp-
torily refused to exchange the Merri-
mac heroes, caused some indignation,
which was modified later by Madrid
advices quoting Sagasta as saying that
no decision had been reached. Should
Spain adopt the cruel and unusual
course OF refusing an exchange the
regulations Of the war department are
sufficient to meet the case. The fol-
Lowing is laid down In It's regulations:
"Retaliation will never be resorted to
as a measure of revenge, but only as
a measure OF protective retribution,
and. moreover. cautiously and unavOid-
ably; that Is to say. retaliation shall
only be resorted to after careful In
Quiry into the real occurrence, and the
character OF the deeds that may de
mand retribution. Unjust or inconsid-
crate retaliation removes the belliger-
ents further and further from the miti-
eating rules OF regular war, and by
rapid strides leads them to the in
ternecine wars Of savages."
1t was pointed out by leading officer
of the army that the Spanish had most
to lose by a course Of cruelty which
would call for retaliation, as the mum
ber OF Spanish prisoners Is far greater
than that of American prisoners
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-06-23

uAnta Ana aaA N1AlaAo, ~ there = no
osresutibas novslsaG. tAeasA there =
senstant Arins. which b for the most
Dast Ineffective. Nothing = vislble
among the trees. The ingursents.
0riAg spayinsiy. draw abundant Span
Nh volleys. especially at night. The
epaniards incessantH squandsr tons Of
ammunition into the shadows Of
thickst. apparently in the hope Of
quickly exhausting their stock and
being In q position to surrender hon
orably after q hopeless tight.
In the meantime the Spanish COM
manders have been ordered to burn
the villagers' huts outside the town,
% a. to deprive the enemy Of shelter.
and hundreds Of peaceful natives are
homeless.
There was q great feast at Cavite
on June IL, when a declaration Of in
dependence was formally made by
Aguinaldo. He had invited the Ameri-
can of{icers to be present. but none
accepted. Aguinaldo y reported to
have advocated autonomy under Amer
lean protection, similar to the British
protectorates.
The insurgents. It is believed. out
Of Difference to Admiral Dewey. have
resolved never to lombard.
Captain General August has wired
Madrid that he has retired within the
walls Of Manila. and will be unable to
communicate further with the govern
ment,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-06-23
WHY spain Holds Uobson.

london, June 21.-The Madrid cor
respondent Of The Times says: "spain's
refusal to exchange Lieutenant Hob
son and his companions of the Merri-
mac Is easily explained and justified.
without any intention OF acting as
spies, they must have seen many things
in and around Santiago about which
the American naval and military au-
thorities would gladly have informa-
tion."
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-06-23

Madrid. June 2l.-Premier sagasta.
when questioned on the subject. said
nothing had been decided. I'm spite Of
the American reports" regarding the
exchange Of Naval Constructor Hob
son and his companions who we're cap
tured by the Spaniards after they sank
the collier Merrimac in the narrow
channel leading into the harbor Of San
tiago de Cuba.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-06-23
Suggests Paying q Ransom.

Kingston. Jamaica, June N.-Mr. F..
w. Ramsden. the British consul at San
tiago. who IL acting for the United
States in the negotiations with the
spaniards for the exchange OF Lieu
tenant Hobson and his comrades Of the
Merrmac expedition. has suggested
20 the authorities at Washington that
even a ransom might be paid to Sc
cure the prompt release OF the Ameri-
can prisoners.