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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-06-06
FULLER PARTICULARS.

1t appears that the battleship Oregon
saw long craft sneaking close to the
shore, headed toward the harbor. She
signalled the craft to turn. The sig
nails were improperly answered The
Oregon opened fire. A 13-inch shell
struck the torpedo boat amidships.
She sank with all hands. The vessel
is supposed to have been the Spanish
torpedo boat destroyer Terror, trying
to make way from Puerto Rico into
the harbor Of Santiago de Cuba, to re-
join the fleet of Admiral Cervera. with
which she arrived at Fort de France,
Island of Martinique. The Terror
was compelled to remain at Fort de
France, owing to her boilers being out
of order. On the other hand, it is be-
lieved that the torpedo boat destroyer
sunk may have been the Furor, of Ger
vera's fleet, as the latest reports con-
cerning the Telrer seem to show her
boilers still out of order.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-06-06

Just received, cheap lot of camping
outfits, such as stoves, tents, cots, stools
etc., at s. Kauffman's second hand store,
three doors east of postoffice. 117-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-06-06

Highest price paid for second hand fur
niture, carpets and cooking stoves, at s.
Kauffman's. 117-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-06-06
REPORT DENIED .

MOLE ST. NICHOLAS. Hayti, June
6.-Advices received today from the
flagship New York say that there is no
truth in the report that the Spanish
torpedo boat destroyer had been sunk
by the battleship Oregon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-06-06
Ledgers,
Journals,
Cash Books.

In fact every
thing in blank
books done in
first class shape
and at lowest
prices. Esti-
mates given up
on application,
on all kinds of
books or binding
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-06-06
RESOLUTE ARRIVES.

MOLE ST. NICHOLAS, June 6.-The
United States transport Reselute, for
merly the Yorktown, has arrived off
Santiago, with apprentices for the fleet.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-06-06

In al It's Numerous and IL
verse branches done - II
sheaId be At THE OPTIC Jsb
Rooms.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-06-06

al owe my success TO the
Newspapers. and to them !
freely give q certain profit Of my
yearly business.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
SECRETARY LONG
Declares the Watson Raiding Expe-
dition Has Not Been Abandoned--A
Mild Threat from France.

Washington, July 21.-Statements
having been published that the Watson
expedition to the shores OF Spain mad
been abandoned, Secretary Long this
afternoon authorized a special denial
of their accuracy. "The expedition"
said the Secretary, "has not been aban-
doned. ''but merely deferred until the
Porto Rican expedition is cleared, so
that we may know better what ships
it will be necessary to retain in Ameri-
can waters. The only question was
whether the expedition should go now
or a week or SO hence. 1t will be sent
to Spain later, when the Porto Rican
campaign permits
Secretary Long added in response to
inquiries that there was no fear of it's
bringing about any protests or compli-
cations with any of the powers. He
ridiculed as absurd certain reports that
some of the powers might make trouble
if Watson goes to the Peninsula
Paris, July 21.-The Figaro to-day
says:
1t is time the powers took extreme
measures to prevent Commodore Wat
sons dispatch to Europe and to end the
war. Italy. Austria, Russia, and
especially France have the greatest in
terest in reminding the United States
that they cannot allow America to ac-
quire a footing in Europe. The friend
~ representations of these four powers
dissuade the United States from the
dangerous course on which II Is en-
barking.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
UNCLE SAM
Doesn't Recognize Any Nations
Right to Tell Him Where He Shall
Fight Spain...0ptimism Disappear
ing.

WASHINGTON, July 21.-Without any
very tangible reason, there has been a
notable diminution of the optimistic ex-
pressions among the officials that an
early peace might be looked for. Possibly
this temporary depression is explainable
by the fact that private advices entirely
unofficial in character, from sources of
information in Ieirope, indicate that the
situation in Spain is sucn that there is
no present hope of overtures from Spain,
the government of which country appar-
emily IS in the most eXasperating ignor-
ance of the conditions in America 1t is
apparent 10 that the, peace
party In Spain feels itself too weak to
insist upon demanding peace. 1t is prob
ably working in a quiet way to educate
the Spanish people up to the point where
they can contemplate with resignation
the acceptance of the minimum peace con-
ditions that might be expected to form
the basis of the United States demands.
If the dominant party in Spain IS under
the impression that the United States pro-
poses to denude Spain of all or nearly all
of her colonial possessions, it might easily
be conjectured that it would favor a
protracted resistance, being convinced
that it had little more at stake and re-
lying upon the European powers to pro-
tect the peninsula itself.
The warning notes from Europe, con-
veyed through reputable newspapers that
the United States is not to be let free to
conduct a campaign in Europe, are inter
pretted in some quarters as really the
only hopeful signs visible looking toward
the beginning of peace negotiations, Bear
ing in mind the we'll recognized reluc-
lance of the European nations to allow
any Interference with the balance Of
power In Europe, it is assumed that the
neutral nations may now be spurred on
by knowledge of the approach of Wat
sons eastern squadron to make the
strongest representations to Spain in the
direction of peace. But regardless of the
success of the expedition from this point
of view, it is still the steadfast purpose
Of the administration to send squadron
to European waters. 1t feels justified in
undertaking this, because the notion still
prevails that the war can only be term-
mated by striking a blow at Spain direct,
and the United States is not disposed to
recognize the right of any country or
combination of countries to prevent it
seeking the enemy where it is to be found
in this case In Spain proper.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
VERY FEW DISTORTIONS.
Soldiers Remain Away From Their
Commands Over Time, But Deser-
tions Are Few.

Chickamauga, Tenn, July 21.-
There have been very few assertions
from the army here There are num-
Der Of men have remained away with
out leave until their money was all
gone, but there has not been 20 genu-
inc assertions from the entire army.
-Four men from the Eighth Massachu-
sets have been away over time, but
only two Of these, it is believed, are
deserters. The First Pennsylvania has
four deserters and the Third Tennes-
see two. A hurried investigation this
afternoon discovered that there were
no assertions at all in the First Maine
and not more than one, if that, in the
First Vermont.
1t Is stated at Gen. Brokes headquarters
that in so large body of raw soldiers,
unusued to the hardships of camp life,
so few have deserted the ranks. There
are, Of course, occasional assertions, but
the story that there have been numerous
desertions from regiments from any one
section or from the army at large, is I'M
true. It was pointed out to the soldiers
remaining away over time that they
could be considered deserrers and on this
foundation some special correspondents
have been reporting these men as de-
serters every day, some times to the num-
Der of hundreds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
A LONDON CORRESPONDENT
Tells of the Situation in the Philip
pine Islands-Rebels Well Armed.

London, July 21.-The correspondent
of the Times at Cavite telegraphing
under date of July II, by way of Hong
Kong, says:
/ visited the rebel Entertainments,
which are less than mile outside the
Spanish lines at Malato. l found the
rebels well armed. They are provided
with Mauser rifles, and have two field
pieces. They are gradually forcing the
Spaniards back.
The Spanish prisoners are well treat
ed by the rebels, but they are all ter
ribly exhausted and emaciated. Some
OF them are suffering severely from
fever. The position CT the Spanish
prisoners taken by the Americans is
peculiar.
Admiral Dewey being unable to keep
them, turned them over to the rebels
under proviso that America shall b A.
the expenses of their maintenance, Gen.
Aguinaldo being responsible for their
Ieedlng. The prisoners at Cavite COM
plain that they receive insufficient food.
put the rebels are unable to obtain bet
ter.
have visited all the prisons and hos
pitfalls. l found their condition ex-
rremely filthy.
The surgical and medical treatment
was primitive. Snce the arrival of Gen.
Anderson's brigade, however, the pris-
oners have been employed in cleaning
and other sanitary work and there has
been marked improvement all around.
On July is there was heavy fighting
around Fort Malato.. Gen. Anderson
moved three hundred of the First CAL
norma volunteers under Lieut.. Col.
Dubose, forward to Paranaque, several
miles from Manila behind the rebel
lines. On the following day there was
renewed heavy fighting around the
city The rebeles attempted on that
and the day after to outflank the
The developments Of the poiitiae.s f foogt.
ton confirm the belief that the natives
are suffering from ''swelled heads" and
are likely to cause trouble to the Amer
leans who keep this contingency steadily
IN view. 1t is reported that In an attack
upon Malato to-day the rebels lost fiftv
Killed during charge party was sur
rendered by Spaniards and slaughtered 10
the last man.
Lieut.. Lazello, of the Eighteenth regu-
lars, died of measles after leaving Homo
lulu.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
ADMIRAL CERVERA
May Not Go Back to Spain-Said He
Will Locate in Boston

Annapolis, Nd, July 21.-A well-de-
fined rumor, which cannot, however,
be traced to an authoritative source,
was on everybody's lips here to-day to
the effect that Admiral Cervera had
expressed a determination not to re-
turn to his native country at the close
Of the war. 1t is said that the Admiral
has decided to take up his residence in
Boston. whittier he will repair with
his son, Lieut. Cervera, who is also
a prisoner here. as soon as peace is
declared.
Captain Eulate adheres to his orig
inal objections and refuses to sign the
parole agreement. He is gloomy and
morose, associating little if any with
his brother officers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22

CUBAN General FInQS several reasons
For Not Liking His Present Posi-
ton.
New York, July 81. - A Santiago
special to the Journal dated July 20,
Gays that General Garcia has written a
letter to General Shafter declaring that
he is disguised at his treatment at the
hands of the Americans, and will there
fore withdraw his forces to the hills.
Among the things of which General
Garcia complains is the failure of the
American commander to officially noti-
fly him of the surrender of the Spanish
force under General Toral, and he is
also iIcensed at the alleged fact that
ne was not invited TO be present at the
ceremony attending the formal capitu-
latiOn of Santiago.
Another grievance Is the retention
of the Spanish civil authorities in the
administration of their functions in
Santiago.
For these reasons Garcia declares
he will no longer cooperate with the
forces under General Skaters CON-
mand, but he will act Independently
as he did before the American troops
landed in Cuba.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
BESSEMER PIG TRUST
May be Disrupted on Account of an Adj
vance in Price-Authorities After
the Combine.

the Combine.
Cleveland, O., July Pit Is said the
fact that the Bessemer pig iron trust
has ordered an advance Of fifty cents
per ton, effective August /, may be the
cause of the disruption Of that organi-
zatiCn.
The members of the trust in this city
admit that the combine may be declar-
ed illegal under the recent enactment
of the legislature. The order for the
advance was made several weeks ago.
Each member of the association was
obliged to sign an agreement to adj
vance prices. Recently the members
of the combine received comnunica-
tons from it's officials warning them
against the danger of making public
the information. An ofnciai or the Arm
of Pichands, Mather & Co., a leading
iron firm, is quoted as saying concern
ing the matter:
Yes, an advance has been ordered.
There is some fear of interferences
by the State officials. l do not know
whether the pig iron organization
would come under the recent law on
combinations or not"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
GORDON AGAIN HONORED.

Atlanta, Ca, July 21.-Gen. John B.
Gordon was given another proof of the
undylng love for him in the hearts of
all surviving Confederates in an unan-
lmous reelection to-day to the posi-
tlon OF COMMUNICATIVE Chief of the
united Confederate Veterans. Amid
the cheers OF the veterans, the shouts
OF his admirers and a scene rendered
Wildly picturesque by the waving of
handkerchiefs, hats and umbrellas bv
iu,Wo people, who crowded the Con-
leoefate auditorium at Piedmont Park
the General, bowling right and left
nlouestiy acknowledged the honor. A
further endorsement was given tho
eminent Georgian by the election At The
same time Of the men who for wears
nave been near him in the direction of
the affairs of the Confederate Veter-
ans Association.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22

much Of the Indebtedness Such noted
women as Clara Barton, who is II the
south doing such grand work at the
head Of the Red Cross Society. and
others were mentioned, and she paid
quite tribute for her work. My
friends, you should realize the good
Jesus and be always ready to help in
anything which is to benefit a cause
of this kind. She urged women who
belong to the w. c. T. U. to stand
together always and help in this great
cause. / am sorry, she said. that I
have not time to tell you Of more good
work that has been done by noted wo-
men Of this country.
There are some women who will not
take any interest in work of this ma
should soil their skirts should they
come in contact with a man who Is a
drinking one. This is something that
should be corrected, and our women
should never look down on anybody.
My brother was invited to a wine
supper once. but l advised him not to
go. The women who gave it wanted
to show the boys good time, and she
made no bones about it. My brother
went, and since that time he died.
Some time ago the boy of this mother
died. He was drunkard, and this wo-
man was paid back in her own coin.
In closing she spoke of the word union
and what that word meant Her talk
all through was much appreciated.
Last night Lou J. Beauchamp de-
livered his second address He took
for his subject the age of the young
man. A large audience was present,
and his talk, interspersed with wit
and humor, was fine. To-day the pro-
gramme is as follows:
$50 a. m.-Bib,e reading, Mrs. Julia
Rine, Roney's Point.
1000 a. m.-Topic, Motherhood,
duties and responsibilities, Mrs. Jane
A. Johnson, Parkersburg; solo, Miss
Hammond, Moundsville; question
drawer topic, Mission and Outlook of
the w. G. T. U.
1900 m.-Noontide prayer.
500 p. m.-Address by Lou Beau
champ.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
THE FLAG RAISED.

Hong Kong, July 21.-Letters re-
ceived here from Cavite, dated July
Is, say that the American transports
have hoisted the American flag on an
island supposed to be Wake Island.
Gen. Aguinaldo has organized the
Philippine cabinet at Bacoor.
A Cavite letter dated July II saws
that Gen. Anderson has quartered the
California battalion at Paranaque, sew
eral miles from Manila. The blockade
is effective and mails are not allowed to
enter Manila except by warships,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
ENDED HER TRCiUBI. les.

Columbia, Mo-, July 21-Mrs. Martha
A. Ravens, aged thirty-five, wife of a
prominent farmer, living near Halls
vile, laid down in shallow pond to-
day and drowned. Two weeks ago her
daughter, aged eighteen, refused to
marry young fermer named c. III.
Fait ON the wediHg day. and he COM
mitted suicide. His suicide weighed
heavily co the mind OF Mrs, Havens,
resulting in her taking her life.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
COMMITTED SUICIDE.

NEW YORK, July 21-Sengeant Nea,
Moioy, Of Battery I, Seventh U. s. ar
uliery' Killed himself at Fort Slocum TO-
day' NO reason is known for his act
Alter roll call to-day he went to his
quarters and packed up his belongings
He then went to the quarters Of the
non-commiss;oned officers and bade them
good bye. saying he ha dreceived fur
Tough and would not see them for some
time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22

Manila, Philippine Islands, July
II, via Hong Kong, July 21.-Rear
Admiral Dewey may decide to cap
ture Manila before Genera, Merritt
arrives here. In view of the posi-
bility Of an early peace. and the
news from Cuba, the insurgents are
renewing their activity. There
have been vigorous attacks and a
slight bombardment on the out
skirts of the city. to which the
SpaIiards replied with an extraya-
CANT Smelling.
The Spaniards now say they do
not believe the reinforcements
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
THEY ARE DISCOURAGED,
Spaniards at Manila Have Lost Hope Since Hearing from
Santiago-Dewey May Hurry the Capture Of
Manila.

promised them will ever reach here
and they despair of success. But
they condemn the proposal to retire
to the citadel, which 1t utterly de-
feIceless, as such step will merely
invite laughter. Therefore, they
believe it would be better TO sur
render, though fearing public cen
sure. However, they probably will
be compelled to surrender soon, as
food is dangerously scarce. They
may pretend TO fight the Americans.
for the sake OF appearances, but the
result will not be long in doubt IL
Admiral Dewey resolves to capture
Manila withe the forces has at his
disposal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22

Special to the Register.
Washington, d. c., July 80. A.
Petty has been commissioned as post
master at Charleston, his appointment
dating from July 18th. No announce
ment, however, has been made of the
appointment and no information is OBJ
tainable at the White House regarding
it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
LATEST FROM DEWEY.

Washington, D. c., July 21.-The
navy department this Afternoon posted
the following: ~
Cavlte, July II. via Hong Kong, July
o.-Sltuation unchanged. Second ar.
my detachment arrived to-day. All
we'll on board. The health of tho
squadron continues good. No sickness
whatever. A0''
(Sigled) DEwuv
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
LATEST NAVAL VICTORY.
Quite a Fine Piece of Work Done at Manzanllo by
Members of tbs Blockadlng Squadron.

At 1850 fire was opened on the ship
ping and after a deliberate fire last
ing about two and a half hours, three
Spanish transports, Ell Gloria, jose
Garcia and La Purisiama Conception,
were burned and destroyed. The pom
toon which was the harbor guard and
storeship, probably for ammunition,
was burned and blown up. Three gun
boats were destroyed. One other was
driven ashore and sunk and a third
was driven ashore and is believed to
have been disabled.
mo casualties occurred on board any
Of our vessels"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
GOT AWAY AT LAST.

Charleston, S. c., July 21.-The expe-
dition which started for Porto Rico
here on Wednesday evening, finally got
to sea to-day. The Grand Duchess and
the No. so, with General Wilson and
the Second and Third regiments spent
the night of Sumpter. At s o'clock
this morning tugs took them out
through the jetties. 1t was not until
o'clock tonight that they were FOL-
lowed by the No. 81, carrying the Six
teenth Pennsylvania and two compan-
les of the Sixteenth Illinois.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
Copyright, Associated Press.)

Copyright, Associated Press.)
Playa Del Este, Guantanmo Bay
July 21.-The following is in part the
official report of the latest naval vic
tory, that of Manzanillo, modestly told
by Commander Todd, of the United
States gunboat Wilmington, in his :e-
port to Admiral Sampson:
At 7 o'clock on the morning of July
IS the vessels on blockade duty In
this vicinity, the Wilmington, Helena,
Scorpion, Hist, Hornet, Wamatuck and
Osceola approached the harbor OF Maa-
zanillo from the westward.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
: CONCERNING SPECIAL TAXES.
Social Clubs Must Pay for Selling
Liquors, But Not on Billiard Tables.

Washington, July 21.-The commits
sioner of internal revenue, in decision
rendered to-day, holds that although a
social club selling wines and liquors to
it's members and their guests is required
to pay a special tax as a retail liquor
dealer it is not required to pay special
tax as proprietor Of billiard room,
as the new law specifically states that
it relates only to bowling alleys and bill
lizard rooms open to the public. A
social club, admitting to its privileges
only its members and their invited
guests, the comisioner holds cannot
properly be regarded as open to the
public.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
THE CRUISER BUFFALO.

Washington. D. c., July 21.-The
Buffalo. late the Nictheroy. purchased
from the Brazilian government, sailed
to-day from Newport News In company
with the Rainbow for New York.
There the Buffalo Is to be turned into
an efficient cruiser, while the Rainbow
will be made a refrigerating ship.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
CAPTURED A BLOCKADE RUNNER

Key West, Fla, July 21.-The Brit
ish steamer New Foundland, loaded
with food supplies, was captured by
the Mayfiower on Tuesday, off Glen
fuegos. into which harbor she was
heading.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
THE PRINCE IMPROVES.

London, July 21.-The British Med
ical Journal says that to-days examina-
ton Of the Prince Of Wales condition
showed him to be in a considerably
improved condition. The patient 9TH
erwise is in very satisfactory health
and no operation will be necessary
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
MAY DETACH SAMPSON

NEW YORK, July 21.-It Is reported.
says the Washington correspondent of
the Times that Admiral Sampson will be
detached from the command at Santiago
and put in charge of the eastern SQUAD
ron, leaving Commodore Watson to take
his place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
COMMITTEE ORGANIZED.

Last evening the Republican County
Executive Committee met at the office
of the Sheriff and organized by elect
ing William Hornish chairman and
John Kindelberger secretary. The
session was a brief one.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
d ECEIVER'S SALE.
jy7eb
TOR SALE.

F'oh BALE.
Dwelling at SO South Front street: con-
tains rooms. bath, etc. This property
has been remodelled and put in first-class
condition from cellar to attic. We invite
any one looking for a comfortable homo
to examine. WIN sell at big bargain
and give you easy terms to pay.
Bargains In building lots on Jacob
street, near Twenty-ninth street, above
flood line.
G. o. SMITH, Real Estate,
Fire Insurance. Surety Bonds.
Exchange Bank Building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-07-22
18th Street Property.

lam authorized to sell at n bargain, IL
sold quickly, the dwellings numbered 40,
~ and 40, on the north side of Fifteenth
street, at the corner of Alley T..
JAMES l.. HAWEEY, a
Real Estate and Reai Estate Loans.
1865 MaiL Street.