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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
BARRE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

N. ID. PHELPS, CHIEF.
The meetings of the Barre Fire De-
partment take place as follows and all
firemen are requested to take notice:
Hose Co. No. 2-The first Monday of
every month at No. Barre Hose House.
Hose Co. No. 1.-The second Monday
Of every month at Prospect ST. Hall.
Hose Co. No. 3-The first Tuesday
Of every month at Prospect St. Hall.
Hook and Ladder Co.-First We'd
nesday at Prospect St. Hall.
Department meeting-Last Friday of
every month at Prospect St. Hall.
Firemans Club-Third Tuesday.
All meetings at Z p. M.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
To the Ladies'.

/ paw for ) Cent Green u. 8, Internal
Revenue Playing Cards stamps $500
each. These stamps were used on the backs
of old Photographs taken between the years
Of 1860 and 1870. Stamps can be removed
from backs of Photographs without injur-
ing either stamps or photographs by soak.
ing the backs in warn water. Look your old
Photographs over for them. Be sure 1t
say Playing Cards at bottom of stamp.
On receipt of same $1.OO for each one will he
PROMPTLY SENT TO THE SENDER. J
also buy all other kinds Of Revenues. SIND
FOR MY PRICE,. LIST. CORRESPOND
GNCE SOLICITED. Address FREDERIC
PORTLAND, Worcester, Mass, box 39S.
Send cent stamp for price list.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
Closing prices:
General Markets.

New OK, DCC. !.
FLOUR-State and western steady, with n
moderate demand: winter patents, s3.65a3.,'
winter straights, s34a.'.5'; Minnesota patcn;H
3.75a4; winter extras, S2.7Oa3.
WHEAT-No. 2 red was quiet but fir:i' Gil
eoyering, foreign buying and higher catls"
December, 525fa739kc.; May, II l-lGa7l 6-l6c
RYE-Steady; state. h5l9c.; No. western.
55a5516c., c. /. f., Buffalo.
CORN-No. 2 ruled stronger on export dc-
mand and the jump in wheat; December, 3s1s
a39Ac; May, 395sa39Ac.
OATS-No. quiet; track, white, state S.i'
&C.: track, white, western. Ra3ic.
PORK-Steady; mess, SS.5Oa9; family, $lObO
LARD-Quiet; prime western steam, $5.25,
nominal.
BUTTER-Ste state dairy, 15a22c; state
creamery, 15asic.
CHEESE-Quiet; large, white, 9S4c.; small
white, l0c. 40.
a27c.; western, @5Iaa@'c.
SUGAR-Raw strong; fair refining, &c ;
centrifugal, o. test, 411c.; refined firm; crush
ed, 5Nc.; powdered, 5asc. 80,
RICE Firm; domestic, 4Aa0Ac.; Japan, 81
TALLOW-Dull: city, 37-16c.: country, S18c.
HAY-Steady; shipping. 25aAOc.; gooo 10
ehcine Gaf0c.
Brady Appeals For Alaska.
Washington, Dec. 2.-The annual re-
port of Governor Brady OF Alaska has
been made public. 1t makes a strong
nlea for congressional action on Alas
ka,s needs at the coming session and
begs congress to treat Alaskans as
American citizens and not to classify
them with Kanakas, Filipinos and Gu
hans. 1t points out that Alaska Is Ia
times larger than Cuba, has been I'm
our possession for 81 years, and Its
value has been unknown and unappre-
c;ated"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
Rumors of New once For Whit

New York, Dec. 2.-There Is a rumor
IN political circles to the effect that An
drew D. White. the present ambassador
to Germany, may be transferred to
England by President Mckinley and
another New York man sent to Berlin.
1t Is we'll known that Professor White
preferred the English mission before he
was sent to Germany. 1t is said that
John Hay, now secretary of state,
strongly favors the selection of White
as his successor at the court of st.
James
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
Sailors Terrible Death,

San Francisco, Dec. g. - Two ships
reached Honolulu some days ago with
flags at half mast. William Noring,
first mate of the c. F. Sargent, fell from
the rigging while in sight of Honolulu
and was eaten by sharks. Captain Dow
of the ship Planter died Oh Nov Of
dysentery while his vessel was return
ing from the Lysian islands with guano
His body Is to be sent to San Francisco
for interment.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
Fixing Freight Rntes.

Chicago, Dec. 2.-The officials of the
east bound roads met in the offices of
the Western Freight association and
formed 'gentlemen's agreement" to
restore freight rates to normal tariffs
on Dec. IL. The meeting was the Gull
mination of the decentralization in east
ern freight rates, which are in the
worst condition in years. Since the SUI
preme court gave it's decision in the
Joint Traffic association case rates have
been going from bad to worse.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
Transports Leave Savannah.

Washington, Dec. 2.--Major General
Lee, commanding at Savannah, has tel
graphed the war department as follows
respecting the departure of the trans
ports Manitoba and Chester with troops
aboard for Cuba: Manitoba, with Cen
eral Snyder and the Fourth Tennessee,
has cleared Chester, with the Fifteenth
infantry, left her anchorage, six miles
below the city, and Is probably now on
top of the sea sailing for Cuba. She
might have been at the bottom Of it II
she had gone out the day she started.
Panama still here"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
Detroit VIII HIVE Rig Fnir.

Detroit, Dec. 2. - Mayor Maybury's
office was filled with citizens laying
plans for the celebration in 1901 of the
two hundredth anniversary of the
founding of Detroit by Pere MarquetteS
1t seemed the general opinion, after
much discussion, that the best method
Of celebration would be the holding of
an exposition representative of the
progress of the middle west.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
Well Known Priest Dead.

Columbus o., Dec. "A special to
The Dispatch from Massillon, O., says:
Rev. James Kuhn of this place is dead
as the result of an operation performed
In Cleveland hospital Father Kuhn
gained national prominence as an ar
bitrator in the mining difficulties Of
1894. He was brother of Herman
Kuhn, editor of the Paris lie Mende.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
ur,1x Apuecls For Alaska.
D,.c,rded Lover Takes Revenge.

New Westminster, B. c.. Dec. 2.-Don
perrier. a young Frenchman, has muir
derod his former sweetheart, Jennie
Andrews, an English girl. He shadow
ed her to a place known as the Green
house and was shown to her room. He
entered and locked the door. The in
mates of the house heard piercing
shrek and on bursting the door open
found that the girls body had been
hacked to pieces. She had Tilted Fer
rier some time ago.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
1nQuirinE Into Soldiers Death.

Watertown, N. Y, Dec. 2-The body
OF Christopher Knapp, a tailor of Roch-
ester, who had enlisted in the Ninth in
fantry at Madison barracks, Sackets
Harbor, was found on the shore of Lake
Ontario, near that village. Foul play
is suspected. The district attorney is
making an investigation of the affair.
1t is now believed by the authorities
that Knapp was seized with stroke of
apoplexy while walking along the shore
and fell dead into the water
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

columbus, O., Dec. "A special to
me Dispatch from Toledo says: Isaac
u. Smead, at one time one of the rich
est men Of Toledo and known from
ocean to ocean as a manufacturer of
ventiiating and heating appliances. has
MED petition in bankruptcy in the
United States court here. Smead places
his liabilities at 100000, so far as he
knows, with no assets. His creditors
are banks and commercial houses in
every large city in the country.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
Aston HELPS Gordon Fund.

London, Dec. 2.-Mr William Waldorf
Aston has donated $4,000 toward the
fund being raised. at the instance Of
General Lord Kitchener to found the
Gordon Memorial college at Khartum
for the purpose of educating the inhab-
itants Of the Sudan.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
,l,hn ltuiluNANN LSOy.

"Are there any marks by which ne
san be idertified?' asked the chief OF
police, preparatory to teleeraphing'
"No," said the father of the boy who
had started to Minnesota to nght LII.
1iaps. "but there will be when l get
hold of him again. "-Exchange
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
CHIEF CAUSE.

Unhealthy urine from unhealthy Kidneys
the chief caiise Of bladder troubles. So tho
womb, like the bladder, was created for one
purpose, and If not doctored too much Is not
liable to weakness or disease, except in rare
cases. 1t is situated back Of and very close to
the bladder, therefore any pain, disease or in.
conv enience manifested IN the kidneys, back,
bladder or urinary passage II Often. by mis-.
take. attributed to female weakness or womb
trouble Of some sort. The error Is easily
made and may he as easily avoided. To find
nut correctly, set your urine aside for twenty
four hours; a sediment or settling indicates
kidney or bladder trouble. The mild and the
extraordinary effect of DR.. Kiliners swamp
Root, the great kidney, and bladder remedy
IL soon realized. If you need n medicine you
should have the best At druggist fifty cents
and one dollar. You may have sample bot
tie aud pamphlet, both sent free by mail,
upon receipt of three two.cent stamps to GOV.
er cost Of postage on the bottle. ~
THE BARRE ENTERPRISES and send n 1rNS
dress to DR.. Kilner 4 Co., BinNl1QI VI
Z. The prDpretors Of this pap
TIE kentfneness N t0ls Udon
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
Uourth Class PostmNsters.

WASHINGTON, Dec. g.. The following
fourth class postmasters have been ap-
pointed: c.
,an. Markham, L. H. Wiegand; MOI
a,, IT n Nichols; Salisbury Center
r, H. Hicks. -. ~
d .n%,n. stevens. John s. Lutz.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
Spaniards Plead For Reforms,

London, Dec. "A special dispatch
from Madrid says delegation from the
Spanish chambers of commerce has had
an audience with the queen regent and
presented to her majesty a petition in
favor Of reforms. The delegation also
asked the queen regent to intercede for
the release Of the Spanish prisoners in
the Philippine islands and to pardon the
Filipinos who have been transported to
SPAIN
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

The Blue Store, Segel & Brady Prop
on Dep. So. have a new ad. in todays
issue, reads about special values in
mems, womens and childrens shoes,
rubbers and leggins. Do not buy any
other until you see their line.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

A leading citizen, nobody knows
who, was Missed some time ago, nobody
knows when, because he didn't patro-
nize the Barre Steam Laundry. Mrs. l..
A. Houghton, proprietress.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

IAbANTED.-Lady or gentleman to canvas
wv barre and surrounding towns for
local concern Good seller. Samples can be
carried in YOUR pocket. Address, z. o. Box
654. loo.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
Franci. joseph n. n Pnrdoncr.


Vienna, Dec. g.. Emperor Francis
Joseph upon the occasion of his Jubilee.
the fiftieth anniversary Of his accession
to the throne. has granted full amnesty
to all leze majesty prisoners and has
RENTED the remainder Of the sentences
Of $40 other prisoners.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
THE WORK AT PARIS.


Paris. Dec. 2.-The work of the ne.o.
commissions is proceeding rapidly ana
unless there is an unexpected hitch the
treaty VIII be signed within a week
Ihe peace commissions did not ho,d .
JOINT session owing to the fact that -
was ascertained at 2 D. m, that IN.
preparation Of the clerical details was
not completed. was
General Wesley Merritt, who arrived
mere Wednesday from London. leavine
ms wife convalescent there was in con.
suitation with the American commits
SION all morning relative to the condi-
IONS and necessary measures in the
philippine islands.
General Merritt expects to sail for
new York on Dec. 10 and hopes to re-.
sumo his duties In California until his
retirement, Is months hence.
Major Hale Of General Merritt,s star
VINO is now here, believes the United
states, having taken the Philippine ia
lands, VIII now have no trouble in se-
curing the release of the spaniards who
are held prisoners by Aeuinaldo.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
Candy Factory Burned.

Canajoharie, N. Y, Dec. 2.-The can
DIV factory Of the Petit Manufacturing
company has been destroyed by fire. 1t
is supposed that the fire was caused by
an explosion in the chocolate room. The
loss is $50, OO0 insurance, $35, 000
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
Low Wages For senmen.

San Francisco, Dec. 2.-The Shipown-
ers' association, which controls coast
wise shipping, has ordered reduction
of SIS a month in wages for all classes
of seamen. The scale is the lowest ever
paid seamen on this coast.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
VIII Accent Oberlin Presidency,

Mason City, IN Dec. 2. 80 DIR. John
Henry Barrows, newly elected president
Of Oberlin college. in an interview says
he will accept the position. He will
meet committee at Sioux City, where
arrangements will be completed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

,AIANTED.-A position as stenographer
w and typewriter, bookkeeping III double
and single entry by graduate of Eastnan's
business College Address, Z. U. Box S93,
City, IJo
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

Huntington to Build Big Steamers.
San Francisco. Dec. &C. P. Hunting
ton, 1t is stated here, will build two
magnificent steamships of II 900 tons
each for the China trade. Each will
cost in the neighborhood Of $4,000. 900.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

-rO l,ENT.-Five large connecting rooms,
suitable for office and tenement combined,
m one IIlyht AverilPs Block, recently occupied
N Dr. ,tckney, also single front office up
,ne dyht l.. ii. Averill.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
ONE OF TWO WAYS.

The bladder was created for one purpose
namely, receptacle for the urine, and
such 1t rs not liable to any form of disease ex
cept by one or two ways. The first way IL
from imperfect action Of the kidneys. Tho
second way IL from careless local treatment Of
other diseases.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
To Rent.

-oprNT.-A tenement consisting of four
wpifF $ E sart ts0GS No. pr % sSsss Main an
'IrV VI POI.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

TO RENT. The store formerly occupied
bv ii. Fayerbrother in Graniteville. Inquire
II A. A. Smith.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
FOR SALE.

r. uouse Lots en- Pearl Street. corner
Io,t ,, , and Pearl Streets, 30 feet front,
Of, ' .sras lots 80 foot each. Inpuire OF e. |.
as .mb. is9 Main Street.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

pEyT.-The best locality in Barre city
~ Mr board and rooms is now for rent.
, NV i,nnrlsrs can be accommodated.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

1 OS A stick pin with key attached
L Please leave at this office and be re-
warded l0O.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

WANTED.-llorses to Board at my stable
ut rear of Phoenix House. u. W. Brown,
Liyeryman. lol
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
Wanted.

nOARpkRS WANTED. j. p. Kelley
b will be prepared to take boarders after
lima first Of December ut the Gates house, 56
spaulding Street. 2oo
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

.-n RENT Down stairs tenement with
harm at I4S Washington Street. Inquire
,tw' +. Shepard Is Prospect Street. 1Sltf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

-o RENT.-A six-room upstairs tene-
ment at IA Camp Street. Inquire at
this Office. 1oo'l Nd
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

IN RENT.-Two tenements on Camp st.
Modern plumbing, bath roomF, etc,
,.uuire Of Ward h Douglass, Room No. 7
RnI,tsr's Block.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

AAlsS KATIE FRENCH graduate Of tho
wi Penrose Tailoring system will DO Dress
making at home or by the day. 227 Washing
ion Street. LOO
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
Montpelier & Wells River R. R.
TIMETABLE.

TIMETABLE.
On and after Monday, October, 8. 1903. trains wi,
run az follows. Sundays excepted.
SUBURBAN TRAIN SERVICE.
Leave Barre $780, 1920 A. NJ. 70 80, 3.'5, $40,
Arrive at Montpelier, 7..S, 1875 1a45, 4lo,
LIZ Leave Montpelier, $50, o.4s, 1'.so A. NJ, $50
Arriye at Barre $50, 1905, 11.45 A. NJ, IS, 455,
$50 P. M.
Suburban Service IL subject to changes without
notice. All trains will stop on signal at any place
between Montpelier and Barre 10 take paeseneere
snd will stop at any place to leave passengers pro
yided the place is made known to the conductor.
7.8O A. NJ.
Connects at Wells River with Accommodation
Tain north and with Mail train South, over Pas.
sumpsic Division, Boston u Main IL. n: Also con
meets with Accommodation Train north VIA. wn,ts
Mountain Division. and with NJ all Train .outh
which has through Train Service from =" Ellis
ItiyER to Boston, via. Plymouth, Csncord, Man
chester, Nashua and Lowell
l2.3oP. M.
Connects at Wells River with Express and Mail
Train north over Passumpsic Division .. y M ~.
600 Line Express to =, rau an" MSht
for PuCiflc Coast Points via. G. p. Ky: Ihrotgn
Sleeping Cars, " ellis River to st. Paul Montreal
N Chice 70. dntlN except saturdays, Montrehi ~
p.ciac Coast ard Tourist Cas- to Pacih. Coast
wednesday,. Also onnects witt Exp'es. Train
for Boston via. Plymouth. and Mail 'rrnin for lis
hon. I.ittleton, Whitefeld, Fabyans Lancaster ana
Grovetvn.
B,55 p. NJ.
f,,rp,c.. at Wells River with train over Pss
.umnic Division b. 4 NJ. X. r. fol St John-h'ir,
and Points North; with Accommodation sou.b
for ali stations between Wells River and - me
River Junction, and with Accommodation Train
nx.r " hite Mountain Division. Il. Y N. II. 4. for
Lisbon Liitoton. Whitsfed and Lancaster.
vs.. gTANYAN, .Stpcripicndsnt.
r, Wt6OnSNtS 7sn'i Psss!Aeen
". A. GTOWELL, General Manager.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

WANTED.-A good capable girl for gen
"eral houscwork. Call ut Il Cottage st.
I57tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

WANTED Situation as engineer by licens-
w ell man. Apply ut this otllce. l57
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

~ RENT Offices, two large front rooms,
up one flight. .verill Building.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

ro REyT.-A tenement OH Howard Street
,,u mi OF Prindle 4 Averill.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

op sALE. The residence on Merchant
w. ...set known ~ the W. l.. Buck place
sns Cadence at 81 Summer Street. In
also ,n II + Thwing 81 Summer Street. lSltf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

flo RENT.-Une desirable Office in
Eastman Block. II If.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
Miscellaneous.

1 OSr.-A Wallet containing a sum OF
L money. Name of owner written inside.
FINDER will be rewarded by leaving the ar
ticle at this office.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

LOST. A lady's gold watch and fob chain,
open face. Finder please leave at Fred Kings
ewelry store and receive suitable reward. l9o
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

W.ANTED.-,Two gentlemen boarders to
occupy the same room, furnace neat,
bath. Apply No. Is Highland Avenue. 1851
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing Quotations of the New York
Stock Exchange.

New YORK, Dec. ].
Money on call nominally at 2a2H per cent.
Prime mercantile paper, 3Aa4M per cent
Sterling exchange firm, with actual business
and at $4SlHa4.slA for 60 days. Posted rates,
S4.s2a4.82ls and $4.s5f. Commercial bills,
$4sO>ta4sl. Silver certificates, 6019a8. NC. Bar
silver, 50sAc. Mexican dollars, 46asc. Govern
ment bonds strong. State bonds inactive.
Railroad bonds irregular.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

The Weather.
Fair; westerly winds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02
Suburban Service.

Suburban Service.
TRAINS TO MONTPELIER.
Leave Bore $40, $50 ). M, 1900. 3.o5, $40.
HOO r. N.
TRAINS TO BARRE.
Leave Montpelier $50, o.l5. 1850 A. NJ, u o..
$50 and go p. n.
MilIIamStoWn Trains.
Leave Barre 120P M.4.s0P.x. Due Williams
town l.5b p. N. 5..OP.M.
Leave Williamstown 100 A. N. $50 r. u. Duo
Barre sos 4. N. 800 r. II.
+. W. BALDWIN, 8. W CUMMINGS,
Gen. Supt. Gen. Pass. A gent
u. r. STOIIGHTON. Supt. NJ. u W. Il. Div.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

WANTED situation as waiter or
" clerk, experienced in both. Speak both
English and French. Inquire ut this otiie. 143
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-02

WANTED statesmen; good salary, steady
" work. First National Nurseries, no
chester, n. Y.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-17

II LsnSoa reoszsIy 81 Oh Bs.sey 1ar1r
v&s excuse1 from SERVING eecsGs< ~
Eeashed 81 Pszasss ard essl4 Hes go
sta 1as sEvy Xxx
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-17
NAVY WILL Be HELD
In Service at Approximately
Present Strength.
WHILE WAR WAS WAGEO
Old Conditions Changed, Never
to Be Resumed.
WHILE WAR WAS WAGED

New York. Aug. IA Washington spe-
cial says:
The strength Of the navy win no; be
precipitately reduced on account OF the
cessation of hostIlIties. but on the con-
trary the administration has determined
that very large naval force is neeessi-
tated by the increased obligations the
United States has undertaken or had fore
ed upon it. Orders have been given not
only for the prosecution OF energetic op-
era tons al all naval stations 10 speedily
put in fine trim all the regular warships
of the feet. but very large proportion
of the auxIliaries which were purchased
to the number of nearly a hundred, will
be considered in the category OF perrnzIn-
ent additions to the navy, and Will not be
sold 10 the highest bidder Such a pol
icy was favorabIy considered by the au-
thoriues q few weeks ago. but hardly had
the peace protocol been signed than there
the great change which the national pol
icy Of the United States had almost fnvis-
IDLY undergone. and today the conviction
is forced upon the naval administration
that Americas sea power cannot safely be
curtailed, II. in fact, IT Will not be essen
tial to materially increase the service
afoat as rapidly as possible"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-17
SCANT NEWS FROM MANILA
Here Are 1.-THE Fragrnuts which
Reached the World Yesterday.

WashiugOn, Aug .l6.-ln the MIDST Or
stirring news from other quarters che
officials here remained N a state Of anx-
iety and doubt today as 20 she actual
condition Of AFFAIRS 81 Manila. The only
information Of an Official character re-
cclved Up 70 O'Clock today was the brief
dispatch OF Consul widmaH. AZ Hong
Kong. creduug the report q Hanlia'a
surrender and % the withdrawal q Cap
tain General August Further details
were anxioUsly awaited AZ the depart
n1ents % state and war. and a. each =
them there was 10 means n cornmuuicat-
ion Admiral Dewey belog depended upon
20 advise ne navy department promptly.
General Merritt being expected 20 report
W n equal promptness 10 the war DEPART
ment, willie the state department placed
IS dependence upon Consul Wl'dmsr IN
no quarter here however. were a1vscss
received. Despite ta.s foct. tas officials
we're about ready 70 sccsp; the aarreadsr
OF Manila as ar accom 5i.s fft fact A
press dispatch stating mat M.a3ri1 Oft
c!aIly confirmed re suyreseer scenes 20
dlspeI al doubt On me subject i was
pointed out BY those ~do have followed
ire situation IN GsnEs taat Genera
Jaa6snes. referred 20 as ne oGiesr ~rao
Surrendered the ciry saturday s. iss
spanish co-nu 18er rsxt 10 authority O.
Captain General August FROM fhls g.
Is presumed taat -fe csrra.a asasral lefi
Manila prs5r - ts,e s3rrasse-
TIE change - conditions ~ Ma-,5a -
% nuch cortecturs. In ssras quarters
g vas fsit seat ne eo1rss = ere German
naval officials sn rivirv Captain General