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VOL. XXI.— NO. 169. ■ 111 18 PASSED GIBRALTAR, GOING IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION FLEET COMPRISES TEN WARSHIPS INCLUDING TORPEDO BOATS TWO BATTLESHIPS AND FOUR CXI ISERS COMPLETE THE LIST Clone Secrecy Maintained in Madrid a» to the Destination of the I Squadron — Spaniards Expect Great Results to Follow the Movement erf the Fleet Claim Made That Camnra Has Twenty Ships at His Disposal Another Silly Rumor of an Attack on - Boston. GIBRALTAR, June 17.— The Cadiz fleet, which was sighted off Ceuta last evening, passed here today going east ward. It consisted of two battleships, four auxiliary cruisers and four tor pedo boat destroyers. SECRECY AT MADRID. MADRID, June 17. — Great secrecy is maintained here in regard to the desti nation of Admiral Camara's fleet. The ; Spanish newspapers say that work is being actively continued on the forti fications in the Canary and Balearic Islands. The Liberal reiterates the declara tion that, "if Spain has nothing to hope from the powers, she is still able to defend herself." Capt. Aunon, after the departure of Admiral Camara, wired the premier the following message: "The reserve squadron and troops of the expedition on leaving Spanish waters send greetings to the govern ment and fatherland, and affirm their desire to fight for them." The minister of marine also tele graphed to the queen regent enthu siastic greetings from the squadron, and the announcement of the determi nation to fight to the last for the na tional honor. EXPECT GREAT RESULTS. There is a feeling of great optimism In official circles here and in the lobbies Of the cortes, owing to the departure of Admiral Camara's fleet. It is said in Madrid that it consists of over twenty ships, including auxiliary cruisers, and it is added that it has an enVrmous quantity of war material on board, in cluding a mysteiious new explosive. It is also whispered that the squadron, •when at sea, Is to be divided and to proceed to different destinations. Among the rumors current here to day Is one that Admiral Camara's fleet Is heading for Boston to bombard the coast towns. ONE MORE SPANISH FLEET. Fresh contingents of troops are be ing constantly called to the colors and there is great activity In the war and navy departments. Work on the forti fications at the different ports of Spain Is being actively pushed, and it is as eerted that a third squadron of war ships Is to be formed immediately to be composed of the Card.nal Cisneros, Lepanto, Alfonso XIII., and other cruis ers. Cadiz is to be the rendezvous of Oils squadron. It is the general opinion here that a protracted war is ahead and It is semi-offi:ially announced that the government does not count upon the Eupport of any power, and that even Germany, in spite of her great interests in the Philippine islands, will do noth lr.g to favor Spain. MEDDLESOME GERMANS. Drink With Spaniards and De nounce Americans. LONDON, June 18.— The Hong Korng correspondent of the Daily Mail says: "The archbishop of Manila, Nosdales, announces that he has had a communi cation from God, who promised him that the 'Yankee pigs' will be driven out of the island and that Spain will be triumphant in the end. There is an idea in Manila that the Germans have something up their sleeves. In this connection my correspondent writes as follows: " 'The Germans are disposed to be meddlesome here. Germans and Span lards are very chummy, entertaining one another at dinner parties and walking arm In arm everywhere. There Is no question about how the British feel. They are watching the Germans Closely.' " NEWS AT WASHINGTON. Departure tut Cadiz Squadron Of ficially Confirmed. WASHINGTON, June 17.— The state department received the following from Its agent at Gibraltar: Carles V., Pelayo, Rapido, Giralda, Audaz, Osado, Prosperina, Giralda] Prelajo, Colon, with the minister on board; Alfonso Doce, Canadonga, An . tonio Lopez, Isla Paros, Buenos Ayres TODAY'S BULLETIN. Page. I— Manila Must Fall Soon. Garcia Aiding Mtlea. Xo News of Shatter at Washington. 2— Minnesota Men at the Front. Thirteenth's Departure Settled. Bullets Served Minnesotans. Hecruits In St. Paul. B— lnternational Banking Bill. Trade Week Reviewed. Crop Outlook Excellent. 4— Editorial. High School Alumni Reunion. Women's Work Commended. B — Sporting News. Saints Win Again. Suburban Starters. Tennis Championship. 6— Markets of the World. Bar Silver, 57?ic. / Chicago Cash Wheat, 80c. 7 — Minneapolis Matters. News of the Northwest. News of the Railroads. B—Rosing8 — Rosing May Retain Chairmanship. Plymouth Church Annual. THE ST. PAUL GLOBE and San Francisco left Cadiz yeriter day. The first eleven passed the Rock bound for Carthagena for orders; the last three had troops on board. This Is Admiral Caraara'B Cadiz squadron, and appears to be In the Mediterranean, bound for Ajfrlcan shores. SPAIN PERSISTENT. : • May Surrender Manila, Yet Hold the Philippine*. MADRID, June 17.— One of the high Spandsh minSsters In ah Interview to day said: "Agulnaldo, after breaking faith with the Spaniards, induced the upris ing in aid of the Americans by aw ear ing the latter only came to liberate the Philippine Islands and would sup port a native government. But when the natives see through the trickery and Spanish warships wiitlh reinforce ments appear, there will be a reaction in favor of Spain, for the natives, al though fickle, are still influenced by the friars, who are only hated by the members oif the secret societies and not tty the mass of natives. "If Manila is obliged to capitulate, the seat of government will be trans ferred to the Vizcayaa islands, Gen. Augusti capitulating as commander of Manila and not as governor general of the Philippine islands," The minister also denied the Spanish government had any Intention of ced ing territory to Germany in exchange for her undefined assistance. ON ALL SIDES,, Insurgents Are « 'losing In on Span lards at Manila. LONDON, June 18.— The Madrid cor respondent of the Daily Mall says: "An official dispatch from Manila as serts that the Insurgents have closed around the town and are now attack ing the walled part, where the de fenders are still holding out. The in surgents have cut the water supply, but the city has remaining weiU available. "Fighting is going on all along ths sea front, tout the Americans are tak ing no part in the attack." ATJGTTSTI'S FAMILY Said tm Have Been Captured by the Imargrents. LONDON, June 18.— The Hong Kong correspondent of the Times says: "^•cording to Manila advices dated June 13 and brought here by H. M. S. Linnet, the rebels have captured the family of Capt. Gen. Augusti. "In most cases the desertions of the native regiments have been accom plished by a m_assacre of the officers. "It is reported from Shanghai that the Spanish archbishop from Manila has arrived by the German troop ship Darmstadt." CONGRATULATIONS FOR CAREY. Late Army Paymaster at St. Paul Warmly Received In Chicago. CHICAGO, June 17.— Lieut. Col. Asa B. Carey, deputy paymaster general, was the recipient of many congratula tions today. Col. Carey had just come fiom S>t. Paul, being ordered here to take charge of the paymaster's office, made vacant by the death of Gen. Can dee. He received word that President McKinley had promoted him to be as sistant paymaster general with rank of colonel. Col. Carey was graduated from West Point in 1858 and served during the Civil war. He has been in the pay master's department continuously slnca, and was at the time of his new appoint ment, paymaster of the department of Dakota with headquarters at St. Paul. REVOLUTIONIST SHOT. Summary Execution of (he Man Who Flourished a Revolver In Huytl. Copyright by the Associated Press. PORT AU PRINCE, Hayti, June 17.— The facts in the story of the so-called revolution here are as follows: A drunken man yesterday morning was found rolling in the street with a ru volver in his hand. He was shouting: "Vive la Revolution." The man was arrested and promptly shot. There have been no other incidents of a revolu tionary nature in this city recently. The town Is quiet. On the other hand news received here from the republic of Santo Domingo is contradictory. Some people say that the whole country is in arms and that President Heureaux is in flight, while others assert that the president is mas ter of the situation. He is said to be at San Domingo or Monto Christi. The Independencia left here yester day for an unknown destination. CAPE HATTIEN, Haytl, June 17.— 1t is learned from a reliable source that the attempt at "revolution" at Port au Prince was completely quelled last night. Two of the so-called revolution ists were shot. Advices from Santo Domingo report that quiet has been restored there. DATE FOR LAUNCHING. The Illinois Will Go Into the Water in September. NEWPORT NEWS, Va., June 17.— The first-class battleship Illinois, now building at the" yards of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock com pany, is about 50 per cent completed and will bo launched about Sept. 15. The officials of the company are now rushing the work on her with a view of getting her into the water on that date. The work of driving the piles for the launching ways was commenced this week and will be hurried to completion. To finish the piling and construct the cradle, uprights, and extension ways will require Just about three months. The 1,000 skilled mechanics who have been working on the Illinois have just put on the last plate of the seven eighths-inch steel shell. HARVARD MEN FIGHT. Three Hundred Million Dollars Rep resented In a lion. BOSTON, Mass., June 17.— A fracas occurred on Tuesday night at the chutes which has Just been made pub lic. The young men engaged therein represent nearly $300,000,000. In the boat where the trouble orig inated were these Harvard men: W. K. Vanderbllt Jr., Van Rensseiaer King, who has 3ust come into the famous King estate at Newport and some of the King millions; J. W. Farley, '99, sen of a wealthy Longwood man; Mal colm Donald, '99, of Brookllne, who played tackle on the varsity eleven last year, and R. Brewer, 1901, brother of Arthur Brewer. SATURDAY MORNING JUNE 18, 1898. WILL BE IN CUBA SUNDAt GEN. SHAFTER'S ARMY EX PECTED AT SANTIAGO Thought to Have Reached the Wa ter* From Whloh the American Army of Inva»lote Will Be Disem barked for the Conquest of Cuba •—Gen. Mile* Will Not Discus* Detail*. Washington Bureau St, Paul Globe. ) Corcoran Building. \ Special to The Bt. Paul Olobo. WASHINGTON. June 17.— There was an air of anxiety evident at the war department today. Up to a late hour It wag thought that word would be received announcing the arrival of Gen. Shafter'a army off the coast of Cuba,' In the vicinity of Santiago. Late this evening It was officially stated that the department did not expect to hear from the invading army until Sunday. It was also whispered about in official cir cles that the troops would be there and landed t>efore the fact of their arrival off Santiago would be made public. Nothing startling is expected to be de veloped by the landing proper. The few Spaniards outside Santiago city will scarcely have the temerity to come out and meet the Americans in the open, and without so doing they can not hope to accomplish much calculated to deter the American troops from marching upon and capturing Santiago. GEN. MILES RETURNS. Gen. Miles was at the war department in consultation with Secretary Alger a greater portion of the day. After he had departed it was given out that he had Informed the head of the depart ment that he was perfectly satisfied with the condition and conduct of the troops at Tampa, and expected them to give a good account of themselves In the enemy's country. It waj-j also said that during the afternoon Gen. Miles had a conference with the president, who Is said to have been pleased with Gen. Miles report. In fact, this has been a red letter day at the war de partment. All the news received was favorable to the cause of the United States, even to dfepatches that were sent out from ' Madrid. MILES IS RETICENT. Gen. Miles declined to discuss details of the movements of the United States army. He did. however, deny that there was any truth in the stories atout confusion In the embarkation of the army of Invasion at Tampa. "There was delay," said Gen. Miles, "In dis cussing file matter, but than was to be expected in the handling of a great force of troops in a place and at a time where war preparations have to ho complete, because of the very lack of facilities in a peaceful nation." Gen. Miles was warmly welcomed at the war department and (his return to the capi tal has given to the army almost a monopoly of the gossips in public places.. Stories are being told of the enthusiasm displayed by the troops as they departed for the actual theater of war, and in the hotel corridors the valor displayed by Hobsa-n, by Wilcox, by Rowan, ana many o£her Amerinan roldiers and sailors, is*neartlly com mended. Gen. Miles informed the war department, so It was {iven cut tonlrht, that the Cuban forces, under Gen. Garcia, would be in the fight at San tiago. AFFAIRS IN MANILA. Keen interest is being taken by the government in the progress of affairs at Manila. Advices from Admiral Dewey are satisfactory, so it is said, and today it was learned, in an unof ficial way, that Dewey had a perfect understanding with the insurgents, In faot, that they are practically acting under his orders. There have been no massacres, no barbarous treatment of Xjrisoners, and the delay in assaulting Manila is understood to be in accord witih Admiral Dewey's wishes, or rath er inistrueti'oins to the Insurgent lead ers. It is said thait the government has been assured by Admiral Dewey that when Manila falls there will be no ex cesses permitted; that the lives and property of non-combatants will be protected at all hazards, and that the actual occupation at the place may be deferred until the arrival of the Amer ican troops. The latter possibility is considered altogether conjectural, how ever, and It is admitted in official cir cles must be governed largely 'by cir cumstances. THE CADIZ SQUADRON. The matter of next importance most generally discussed here today was the reported sailing of the now famous squadron of Spanish ships that lay so long at Cadiz that the repeated reports of its departure became subjects for ridicule. There is nothing like alarm, in fact, no evidence oif anxiety as to the movements of Admiral Camara's ships. It is openly stated that tUie Spanish fleet will not dare cross the | Atlantic or go to the Philippines.. Even ' should the Cadiz squadron go to Ma nila, it is believed Admiral Dewey can hold his own, and, with the aid of the Monterey, now well on the way, it Is calculated that he could easily de feat Camara's entire squadron. MURDER FOR HONEY Daughter of a Farmer Living Near Pepin, Wls. Killed. PEPIN, Wls., June 17.— Mary Seldon, the seventeen-year-old daughter of Thomas Seldon, a farmer living two miles northeast of Pepin' village, was murdered by robbers yesterday after noon at about 1 o'clock, while alone in the house, Which was fired to hide all traces of tihe crime. The body was nearly consumed, only some of the bones and skull remaining intact. It is thought roibbery was the motive of the crime, as $400 is missing. The girl was alone at the time. A suspect was arrested today. WANTED TO FIGHT. Illinois Sailor Wa» Not Looking .for Empty Honor. NORFOLK, Va., June 17.— Assistant Paymaster W. H. Doherty, U. S. N., recently assigned to the Vixen, left for Koy Westt last night to jofn his ship. Before starting he told the following incident, which occurred at the Norfolk navy yard: A member of the Illinois naval militia passed an examination successfully and was appointed assist ant paymaster in Ithe voluntary service, a rank which In the regular servioe pays albout $1,700 a year. The next day the Illinois man walked up to the com mander of the ship to which he had been assigned and said: "Bey, what do 1 do?" The camtmander, overlooking the ln- form&Hty oif hl« address, «aldt "Why, you malt? <mt ithe pay rolls and pay off the men," ♦•Well, doji»t I fight?" M Oh, no, you dont flght." "Well, to thunder wttl this Job," said the Illinois man, "J want to flght." 4±e wag itojefreupon made a petty offl oer kt about $30 a month wfth a chance of unlimited fighting; and he accepted Che change Joyfully, DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATED. ;Home Also Increased Dr. Mary Walker** Pension. WASHINGTON, June. 17.— The gen eral deficiency bill occupied the atten tion otf t!he htomae today. It probably will not pass the house before Mon day, the session tomorrow, after 2 o'clock, "being set apart for eulogies upon tihe late Senator Harrfa, of Ten nessee. A eplcy debate occurred upon the paragraph appropriating 1 $163,000 to supply a deficiency in the free deliv ery service of tflie postofflce depart ment, Representatives Love, Oum miniga and Cannon participating, but the paragraph was passed. During the reading of the bill a dis cussion arose over a paragraph of minor interest, incidental to which Mr. Ray (Rep., N. V.), chairman of the committee on pensions, asserted that more private pension bills hod been passed by the present congress than were ever passed 'by any preceding oongTess within the same time, and more than the total nuanber passed by the Fifty-second and Fifity-third con gresses combined. At the evening session the house CHii:-.H!iL bi;:~ bui'-bih;' bi::: H:i;- : ai!i::Biu;: ■»!>: beiil H;i!..-BuiH..iiiH:;;iiH:iuia.<liiißa:!is::iiifli. ! ::iH- : iiiß.iiiiH:::!iH.:i:!a; \ SHAPTER'S INVADING SQUADRON. 5 U TAMPA, Fla., June 17. — The invading squadron under Gen. y B Shafter, which was due at Santiago today, and which is believed |j m to have reached the Cuban coast, is made up of the following ■ _= vessels, a few of the minor transports being omitted t m 3 FIRST DIVISION. | H Indiana (Capt. Taylor). Castine (Com. Berry). p H Helena (Com. Swinburne). Annapous (Coiu^, Hunker) # g y Scorpion (Lieut. Com. Marix) Panther (Com. Reiter). |1. Miami. 9. Berkshire. 17. Alteghany. g m 2. Santiago. 10. Whitney. 18. San Marcos. g 3. Gussie. 11. Olivette. 19. Decatur H. Miller, g 4. Cherokee. 12. Segurancia. 20. Saratoga. = |§ 5. Seneca. 25. Iroquois. 39. Morgan. p H SECOND DIVISION. 5 ■ I H Bancroft (Com.. Clover). Detroit (Com. Dayton) . g Manning (Capt. i Hunger). ■ Hornet (LJeutHelm). gj ( Eagle (Lieut Sutherland). Wasp (Iyieut. Ward). g | 26. Matteawan.' 28. Stillwater. 22. Rio Grande. g §f 7. Comal. ; 15. Florida. 23. Vigilencia. ■ 8. Yucatan. 17. City of Washington. 24. Orissaba. * | 27. Aransas. 29. Breakwater. 21. Leona. ■ j| 6. Alamo. 14. Concha. || iai l |: 'B:':::Bi::.a!! r H!!::'a!H l Hi < ''Bi i: "BH: ■!!r ; Hi!;'aj':'K!^!!i |: B![r ! H!:'! i a!: i>i a!;:::w^ ! !S!:!:'B!^ ? Kf!"'is;:'''S!n^!ij; passed eighty-seven pension and re lief bills, and in committee of the whole disposed "of sixty -five measures, among tlhe latter being* one to increase to $20 the pension, of Dr. Mary Walker. WATCHING STRAW BLBDEES. Only Bona Fide SnVpogFlbera* .Will Get the New "Wajr Bon«S». WASHINGTON, June 17.— The sec retary of the treasurj* informed the members of the cabinet at today's ses sion, that the subscriptions to the war loan were coming in very rapidly, and that the indications pointed to a very large over-subscription. It is now .be lieved the entire amount could have been disposed of at a less rate of inter est than 3 per cent, and regret is ex pressed that the act authorizing the issue did not name a rate a fraction less. On the offer received yesterday to take $100,000,000 at $101, the govern ment would have made $1,000,000. In alloting the bonds, the greatest possible care will be tiken to prevent the acceptance of straw subscriptions. REPUBLICANS FOLLOW DAVIS. No Active Opposition to Annexation in Foreign Relations Committee. WASHINGTON, June, 17.— Only about fifteen minute 3 time was consumed by the senate foreign relations commit tee today in reaching a conclusion to report the resolutions for the acquisi tion of the Hawaiian islands by the United Spates. Only two of the Democratic members, Messrs. Turpie and Mills, were present at ths meeting and they contented themselves by recording their votes in oppcsi'iion to a motion to report favor ably, showing no disposition to delay action by the committee. No Republi can votes weie cast in the negative and Senator Davis stated that he was au thorized to cast the vote of Senator Morgan (Dem., Ala.) Inthe affirmative. FLOUR MILLS CLOSE. Unsteadiness of the Wheat [Market the Caase. MILWAUKEE, Wis. June 17.— Owing to the unsteadiness of the flour market four of Milwaukee's large flour mills have closed down. They are the Duluth, the Daisy, the Reliance and the Gem Milling company's plant. The Eagle and the Atlaa are the only flour mills running, and those on short time. This condition will probably exist until the market becomes settled. formidable; fleet. New Flying Sqoadrom 1» Being Pre pared for Service. WASHINGTON, June 17.— Unusual secrecy Is maintained at the navy department con cerning the formation of the new flying squadron. It Is known, however, that a formidable fleet is being made ready, with the Newark as the probable flagship. Two of the fastest ships in the aavy the Minne apolis and Columbia, will be the most ef fective fighting machines in the new squad ron. There will be no battleships nor mon itors, as the object of the formation of the squadron is to secure a fleet which can shoot and fly. Not a vessel will be engaged whose speed is under eighteen knots, and they will be sent on a mission of destruc tion againEt the Spanish possessions on the other side. The Canaries wHI, doubtless, be the first point of attack, and several Spanish seaports are likely to be treated to a visit from this squadron. The date of departure Is problematical. When the start is made, the trip across the Atlantic will be made at the highest possible speed, and will show Spain that the United States is not follow ing her tactics relative to the movement ot vessels. People'a Party Leaders Bolt. OMAHA, Neb., June 17.— The 80-called na tional organization committee of. the Peo ple's party, of which Milton Park, of Dal las, Tex., is chairman, and which was chos en at the Nashville conference, of middle-of the-roaders July 4 last, has decided to bolt and call for an independent convention on Sept. 4, at Cincinnati, for the purpose of or ganizing the Populist party. This is the re sult of the victory won by the Butler fac tion. ■, ;_ Boynton n. General. WASHING-TON, Jnne 17.— T*« president to day sent these nominations to the senate: To be brigadier general, Henry V. Boynton. district of Columbia. To be assistant adjutant general with rank ot major, Cbarlw H. Mills, Ttsaa. ' GARCIA ASSISTING MILES CUBAN GENEEAL CO-OPERAT ING WITH AMERICANS Gen. Miles Telia of Negotiation* With Garcia and Hoiw the Latter promptly Aoanleaoed In Hl* Suj[ geatlon and Acted Upon Them— Cuban ■ preventing Spaniard* Re lnforclng Qarriaon at Santiago. "WASHINGTON. June 17.— Gen. Miles today gave some Interesting Informa tion regarding the landing of troops and ammunition In Cuba and the co operation of Gen. Garcia and his Cu ban followers with the American forces at Santiago de Cuba. He said: "Capt. Dorst's several expeditions have been of great service to the gov ernment, his last one In particular bringing important results. He started from Key West, but instead of going direct to Cuba he went north and east of Nessau, then turned south and land ed on the Cuban coast at a port called Banes. It has been held by the Cu bans, and is a good harbor with about twenty-one feet of water. "Protected by a small gunboat, Capt. Dorst landed a steamer's load of sup plies for the Cuban army, including 7,500 rifles, over 1,000,000 cartridges and a great quantity of stores. A lot of Cubans came to him while there. "The special importance of his trip, however, was indirect communication between Gen. Garcia and myself. Two of Garcia'3 staff officers came from Cuba with Dorst and on to Washing ton with him. I sent word to Gen. Garcia saying I wanted him to move all his forces to Santiago. He had been by that time fully equipped by Capt. Dorst. The message by Gen. Garcia was sent June 2, and reached him June 6, and I got his reply by ca ble from Mole St. Nicholas on June 9. He had about 8,000 armed. Cubans when he received the munitions of war from Capt. Dorst. These munitions of war sent Garcia will enable him to equip 15,000 Cubans." Gen. Miles was asked for the com munications between him and Garcia, and, glancing them over, he gave their general purports. "In my communication to him," he said, "I asked him to move as large a force as possible to the vicinity of the harbor of Santiago, and to co-op erate with our army and navy on their arrival, which I hoped would be within a few days. He was to drive in and harrass any Spanish troops near San tiago de Cuba, threatening and attack ing them at all points and preventing any reinforcements from reaching that point. Pending the arrival of our troops, he was to seize any positions east or west of Santiago de Cuba, or both, which couid be used to advantage by our artillery. GARCIA IS CONFIDENT. "He replied that he would regard my advices and suggestions as orders, and would Immediately adopt measures to concentrate his forces as indicated. "All his subordinates would be order ed to assist in the disembarking of the Uniied States troops and to place them selves under orders. Gen. Garcia said he believed lit possible for the artillery positions to be taken as I had suggest ed. He sent a force at once to prevent aid and reinforcements poing to San tiago de Cuba. While there were un avoidable delays at Tampa, very an noying to myself and others, I at least had the consolation of knowing that eveTy day enabled the Cubans to make their march across the country and «?et positions which would be of the greatest value to our troops when they landed." Gen. Miles does not apprehend any long or serious delay in disembarking the troops on Cuban soil. The trans ports have a large number of small boats to assist in this work. The en gineer corps has large barges and a pontoon train, by which they can put together a floating bridge-, so that un less there is a very rough sea or the men are compelled to disembark In the surf, which is not anticipated, the dis embarkation is expected to proceed rapidly. When Gen. Miles was asked if he ex pected an early figiht, ho answered la conically: "That's what they have gone for." COL. JAMES F. JACQUES DEAD. Pauses Away at the Home of Ills Dangputer, Hri. 11. A. Castle. Col. James P. Jaques, of Quincy, 111., died yesterday, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. H. A. Castle, at North St. Paul. The deceased was seventy-eight years of a^ge and during t>:e Civil war commanded the Seventy third Illinois. This regiment was known as the "Preacher regiment," owing to Its com manding officer being a Methodist preacher, and a large number of members of the cloth being in the ranks. Col. Jaques was one of the three members of the famous peate commission appointed by President Lincoln, which was sent through the lines to confer with Jefferson Davis. The funeral will take place Sunday and the Interment will be at Oakland cemetery. A telegram received last evening from Capt. Castle announced he would arrive home Sun day morning. ■ Pioneer Dead. Special to The St. Paui Globe. NEW VIM, June 17.— Conrad Zeller, ona _PRICE TWO CBNT3HBWB--. ot JP 9 Pioneers of New XJlm, and one of its ffeHl to do citizens, died suddenly at 10 o i olook, of heart failure. He had been a res ident of New Ulm since the flftiVs. For many y< m" 8 h° Waß proprietor of lar S e planing WOMEN'S CLUBS. j Delegations En Route far Denver to Attend the Conference. ■CHICAGO, June 17.— Delegations of club women are arriving on every train en route to the general conference of the federation of women's clubs, to be opened next- week in Denver. This af ternoon two coaches of Philadelphia women came in, headed by Mrs .Ed ward Longatreth. Smaller parties have centered here from Indiana and Michi gan, and all these delegations Joined the Chicago club women's special which left at 5:30 p. m. over the Bur lington for a two days' stop at Omaha. There were five coaches of the women, including Mrs. Helen Henrotin, presi dent of the federation, and representa tives of the sixty-five clubs in the city and suburbs. Mrs. Alice Ives Breed, of Boston, who is being pushed for the presidency by the Easterners, was also aboard. In addition to this official train, other roads carried a considera ble number of club women. The New York special, called the "Jenny June," will reach Chicago to morrow with representatives of the "79" New York club. They left New York yesterday, but stopped to call on President MoKlnley at Washington. The Boston special will also pass through tomorrow. COMMEND WOMEN'S WORK LE ROY MAN SAYS THEY WILL AN NOY CHICAGO'S TRADES If They Continue to Boom the In terests of the Northwestern Man ufacturers' Lulon Mayor Kiefer Also Compliments the Women on Their Work in Behalf of Home Industry, The Women's Auxiliary to the Manu facturers' Union met yesterday after noon at 6 o'clock in the Commercial club parlors. Mrs. Ansel Oppenheim presided, and among those attending were Mayor Kiefer, Mr. and Miss Roach, Miss Greve, C. P. Stlne, Col. Liggett and others. Mrs. Oppenhiem introduced Col. Kle fer as a representative American citi zen, who had held several offices with credit to himself and the city, and who was interested in our present work. Col Kiefer responded heartily, and said: "Madam president and fadles of the committee: I think the Ladies Auxil iary is one of the most important or ganlaztions of the city. The tact of the ladies interested and their woman ly judgment will advance the Interests of the manufacturers' association of St. Paul more than anything it could do for itself." Col. Kiefer spoke generally of the plans of the association, and then the following letter was read by Miss Oreve, the secretary: My Dear Madam: I was much p'.eased and gratified to read In the papers, a few day* ago, your address in the interest of the North western Manufacturers' union. I take this opportunity to congratulate you in such a worthy undertaking, and you certainly have my very best wishes in making, this movement one of the most beneficial evar started for the advancement of your city, and the entire s:ate of Minnesota, of which we are ail so proud. The interests of a city are identical with those of the country, whatever is good for one is also best for the other. This is why the movement you have inaugurated should re ceive the active support and encouragement of all living in that country which is naturally tributary to St. Paul. For many ye^rs So-tli ern Minnesota, Including Northern lowa, was almost entirely overlooked by the mer chants of your city, and those of Minne apolis as well. They appeared to look largely to the Dakotas, and the Northwestern coun try for their mo3t active support, leaving our country here to work out its own s lvatlon with Chicago and the East, compelling us to buiid up the Eastern cities at the expense of both St. Paul and .Minneapolis. After a number of years of varisd experience in the Northwest, your people began to pay morj attention to the wonderful resources of South ern Minnesota, the garden spot of the whele Northwestern country. The building of the Great Western road accomplished more in making this country tributary to St. Pai;l than anything else that was ever done. You are slowly but surely again wresting the trade from. Chicago, which they have had so long, and I hope that it wi 1 be but a few years until you will control thU sec tion, not in the selling of good 3 ari machinery alone to our people, but in creat ing a market for what we may hay& to sell; the latter is of almost more importance than the other in the interest of your city. It is quite natural for a people to build up their own state, and in building up our cities we are building up ourselves; no matter in what remote corner we may live, so long as a city gives to us markets, it matters no - . how far away they may be, we naturally drift in that direction. The extent of a country, whijh cities may be able to call tribu ary "to th&m, depends entirely upon their own retources, and what they may have to offer to attract the farmer to them. There Is scarcely a farmer living in this vicinity but that wouid gladly ship their cattle, hogs, butter and eggs to the cities of their own state, every thing being equal, rather than to let cul giders have the benefit of their labor, which they now enjoy. To my mind there Is no city more favorably located for manufacturing and other purposes, than St. Paul. Situated in the heart of a grand agricultural and diary country, with almost an unlimited supply of lumber right at your doors, and such great quantities of iron and steel only 10f> miles distant. Under all these conditions you should, with the right push and en rgy, be come a great city, and I have the u:mo3t confidence that you will. There is not a single reason why St. Paul and Mlnneapo'is should not supply our enlre West and North west country with everything, and If they' cannot do this, they alone are to blame. If the people of your cities will not now take advantage of the enormous resources at hand, other places much leS3 favorably located will take all this from them, and entirely leave them in the race. I am certainly pleased to know that the ladies are taking such an active Interest in this work, ami there is no one who will be more pleased to have suc cess crown their efforts than I. In closing I would suggest that the only way to have the country, or In other words the farmer, become Interested in your work Is to arrange such things in the way of exhibits, etc. as would bo of most interest to him, and ta h.» family. Yours very truly. —John Frank. Several committees will be formed before the next meeting, and the wom en hope to hurry on the work from now. BTJT ANDERSON FLUNKED. Supposed Thieve* Turn Out to Be Friendly to One Proprietor. County Attorney Zoliman was treat ed to a startling surprise in the police court yesterday in the trial of Charles Anderson and Sam Edwards, charged with having robbed the saloon of John son & Anderson, across from the works of the American Hoist and Derrick company, on the West side. The pair were arrested a week ago by an officer who saw them unlock the door, go in and help themselves to a large number of cigars and consider able liquor. One of the proprietors, Mr. Johnson, testified that the articles were worth $50, and it looked like a clear case of ninety days, when his partner went on the stand and swore that he, Ander son, had given the two men the keys with the permission that they help themselves. They were discharged. Famous Painter Dead. LONDON, June 17.— Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, the painter, is dead, agtd 16 years. He was knighted In ISM. Mnnpi INSURGENTS HAVE DRIVEN SPANIARDS INTO THE CITY SPANISH SOLDIERS WITHOUT FOOD THIRTY-EIGHT HOURS READY TO SIRR El N DER UPO» THE SLIGHTEST PRETEXT In.ur«ent. Reported to Have Cap tured the Family o< Captain Gen eral Au K uMi German Officers Charged With Encouraging Spaniards to Believe Germany Will Prevent Occupation of Man ila, by the Americans Latest Advice- Sho*r the Insurgent- As saulting Manila on All Side*. Copyright by the Associated Press MANILA, June 8 (via Hong Kong June 17).-There is intermittent firing on the outskirts of the city In all direc tions. The Spaniards are utterly ex hausted toy hunger, sleeplessness and incessant alarme. They have no infor mation regarding the enemy's move nit-mta until suddenly attacked. In the meantime they are in constant dread of the populace rising up and attacking them in the rear. Besides this in every skirmish, directly the retreat begina the native troops desert. The insurgents avoid disturbing the non-combatants, and English women and children are living peaceably and unhurt in the zone of hostilities. El Comercio has published a supple ment expatiating at great length on the diabolical crueiUes practiced in the British colonies and predicting a-simi lar tryanny In the Philippines, unless the powers intervene. Tonight almost all of the Spanish civilians are inside the citadels. The troops are manning the walls and th» antedeluvian cannon and gunboats are guarding the river. Admiral Dewey has consented that the Spanish merchant steamers should remove the non-combatants. The insurgents exchange signals with the Americans day and night, while the Spaniards continue shooting at shadows constructing works which they admit will be unavailing and lining every road with useless defenses. SPANISH SOLDIERS STARVING. Whole companies of Spaniards have had nothing to eat for two days and I some of them are literally crying. It is a pitiable sight. The native peas antry charitably assist the starving soldters without compulsion, and some Englishmen yesterday gave a treat to the soldiers guarding an outpost. They bought a wandering hawker's stock of eatables for a few shillings and gave the food to the soldiers, who said it was the first food they had tasted for thirty-six hours. There is no doubt, as one person re marks, that somebody deserves lynch ing for the state of affairs existing. Scores of bloated officers of the Span ish forces are to be seen daily, loafing about the beer shops and cafes along the boulevards, reviling the English, while the men under their charge are starving. The insurgents yesterday rushed the passage of the Zapota river, and also descending into the lagoon, took the Spaniards in flank and captured sev eral guns. The Spanish soldiers made a good stand until they were ordered to retreat. Probably their ammunition was inadequate. It is also impossible to imagine how such magnificent positions can be .abandoned without a struggle. INSURGENT SUCCESS. The insurgents today captured Laa Pinas, Parague, Tungalo, Malibay and i Pineda, all on the coast line. The j Spaniards lost ninety men killed and wounded, and 7,000 returned here un hurt. The insurgents are now firing Into Malate ; the southernmost quarter of Manila, and a mile and a half from the center place connecting the forts, mag azine, telegraph office and club house. The horse cars are running, arid ladles are visiting within rifle shot of the ene my, apparently unconcerned. The insurgents are also in every out lying quarter of Manila, awaiting the signal to advance. At Caloocan, a suburban railroad station, there are still a few Spanish troops in ridiculoua little entrench ments. The village is full of insurgents, and the railroad line is broken outside the station. The ties have been carefully removed by the insurgents, who promised to replace them after the war. Many of the native troops make lit tle secret of their intention to desert tonight. There is a frantic scramble for refuge inside the old walled citadel by all the townspeople, in accordance with the governor's orders.. It is now officially admitted here that the lack of food supplies has become a serious matter. Gunboats conveying volunteers, sent into the lagoon to search for food for the city, on Fri day, June 2, returned here today, Sun day, and reported the total failure of their mission. It has now been officially admitted that troops have been thirty-six hours without food. The insurgents are gaining every where, and are now firing into Manila itself. AN UGLY STORY. There is a story current here this evening to the effect that the captain and officers of the German warship Irene went to a point on horseback to the furthest outpost of San Juan, ac companied by the highest Spanish staff officer. They had a champagne lunch and the captain of the Irene Is said to have made a speech during- which ho declared the "Americans will never an nex (he Philippine islands while Wil liam reigns .emperor.." The Germans, it is further said, with their Spanish hosts, might have been killed by the in surgents, who had ridden to San Juan strongly ambushed, but it is further as serted the Insurgents had orders to avoid giving a pretext for German &» tervention-