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shot them as they ran. The shells tore
through them and whirled them about as
winds huri gayly tinted autumn leaves. A
battery, a mass of wrecked timbers, dying
horses and smashed guns choked the trans
verse alley. Behind II a company of the
12Sth fought like wildcats until the Prus-
sian Queen Elizabeth Regiment" took
them on the flank. and bayoneted them to
the last man. And now. from the west,
two splendid regiments swept into lie Bour-
get-the Emperor Francis" and the Elm
peror Alexandra" regiments of the Prussian
guard ~royal-driving before them an agon-
ICED mob OF Mobiles, Franctireurs and lines
men. The massacre was frightful. The
Prussian bayonets swept the streets as
scythes swing through the ripe grass. South
and east the village was on fire. In the west
the fire had ended, and the Uhlans capered
from garden to garden, s~pearing the fright
ened fugitives and shouting, 'Hourra!
Hourral Nit uns list Gott!" In the north.
however, the 12Sth line regiment still held
out. The men had barricaded themselves
in the stone houses lining both sides OF
the main street, and were firing from the
windows into the thick OF the Germans.
The street swan with smoke, through which
the Prussians dashed again and again. only
to stagger back under the blaze OF rife
flame.
Hardwood. on the root. was a mark now
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CHAPTER \
The 31st of October.

All day Sunday Hide sat at her window
looking out over the gray landscape beyond
the Notifications. Few of the forts were FIR
ing; at long intervals the majestic reyer-
berations from Mont Valerien shook the
heavy air. The southern forts were mute.
At times she fancied that she could hear
camnonading in the north, far away toward
lie Bourget, but when she held her breath
to listen. the beating Of her own heart was
more audible.
She slept badly that night, dreaming that
Hardwood was dead, and she awoke In an
ecstaey OF terror, calling his name, 'Yoietts
came to her and eomforted her. curling up
close to her in the chilly he'd. But she
could not sleep. and when at length Yoiette
lay beside her. slumbering with a smile on
her lips. Hide slipped from the bed and
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WILIIAM

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tlon. for repainting or rubber tires on new or old
wheels-the best place 10 9Th and Leayenwerth
Streets.
CIGAR MANUFACTURERS.
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VINEGAR AND PICKLES.
VINEGAR co.

manufacturers OF Vinegar, Pickles. Catsup4,
Mustards. Celery and Worcestershire Sauce.
WAGONS AND CARRIAGES.
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STRATEGY IN THE CARIBBEAN.
AMERICAN AND SPANISH FLEETS MANOEUVRING FOR
ADVANTAGE OF POSITION.
OF
PACIFIC CREATED-PREPARING PHILIPPINE EXPEDITION
AND THE INVASION CRISIS IN MADRID

Admiral Sampson reported the Navy Department from Cape ynen tnat
southern OF CuOa
fleet thought likely to take place Tor
reported north OF ape 1ayien
Admiral Cever which lett Cuaoa on Sun
da evening sailed about hundred OF coal
large quantity Of provisions u .
Reports tended Spanish squadron still at
Cadiz
S Flying Squadron expected to prevent the enemy
ship honen entering Havana harbo.
created with Oene MERRITT as Con-
n,ander Army commanders also selected u
renaratons expedition the Philippines hurried The City
dav or o It Merritt shall follow about June l.
Philadelphia ~
General Merritt unwngne lead the Philippines exped
without hvereg OF
OF
though the IS likely within two weeks
Queen Regent the
charged by her organize another Min
rv Both adjourned pending the formation the
declined portfolios
The auxiliary cruiser to St Thomas West Indies
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WHY THE GUSSIE FAILED.

SHE RETURNED HER SUPPLIES TO TAMPA.
Tampa Fla May 16 (SpeciaD.-The Gussie
returned to Port Tampa this afternoon with two
companies OF the 1st Infantry and nearly all
the food. arms and ammunition with which she
started several days ago. She did not succeed
In landing her supplies for insurgents In Cuba
and is short only OF the food that her men ate
and the powder and lead that they used on the
SDaniards.
Lieutenant Colonel J. IT, Dorst, who com
rnanded the expedition. and who was promoted
from captain while away, blames the failure
upon the newspapers. which published reports
from official sources of the Gusse's trip. lie
took several corresp spondents with him. including
one OF "rhe London Times" James Archibald
OF The san Francisco Post" was the man hurt
His left arm was grazed by a ball.
The scrjmn1age with the Spaniards occurred
IN landing three Cuban scouts. When the Gus
sic reached the place. not great distance from
Nariel where they were TO put ashore, troops
or the enemy were found TO be In some force
The sharpshooters Of the 1st Infantry promptly
put them to flight To make sure that the three
Cubans would not be captured the converted
revenue cutter Manning shelled the woods along
the road by which the s. 1iards retreated Ihe
scouts were landed with their horses. and after
riding some distance along the shore disap-
reared toward the interior Captain Dorst reefs
sure that they not taken.
But the important object was TO land supplies
at two places at which appointments had been
made with insurgent leaders. In neither case
was a landing made, because the Spaniards
wore on guard in considerable numbers. or
course under the protection OF gunboats the
food and ammunition could have been placed
on shore. and perhaps delivered to ;he Cuhans
but probably only 10 fall into the hands OF
the enemy The Gussie Is not well adapted Tor
such expeditions. She is side-wheeier. con-
spicuous at a long distance and not speedy.
Ma1or-General Joseph Wheeler has announced
the following staff appointments; Lieutenant
Matthew W Steel, 18th Cavalry; Lieutenant j.
w Reaves. 9th Cavalry and Lieutenant Joseph
Wheeler jr.. 4th Artillery
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GERMAN OBSERVERS.
RESERVE FLEET STILL AT CADIZ.

London, May 1.-THE Daily Mall" says this
morning:
According 10 the most trustworthy informa-
ton the Spanish cruisers Cardenal Cisneros.
Princcsa dc Asturias and Catalina are not yet
ready for sea and therefore cannot have arrived
at Martinique"
The Paris correspondent OF THE Daily Mail"
says
"A number OF Spanish war vessels which were
recently destitute Of armament have been sup
piled with Krupp guns. They have also been
supplied with all the necessaries including Ger
man arillerists."
Madrid May 16.-Admral Camara, COM
mander OF the Spanish reserve squadron at
Cadiz has been recalled here to confer with
the Ministers respecting his Intended operations.
Madrid May II. 2 a. ma dispatch from
Cadz TO Gel Heraldo de Madrid" says the port
authorities at Cadiz announce that the reserve
feet composed OF the frst-class battle-ship
Pclayo. the armored cruisers Emperador Carlos
V and Alfonso Kill the newly equipped cruisers
Rapido and Patria. and the torpedo-boat de-
stroyers Audaz and Proserpina will be ready for
sea this week.
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THE WEST INDIAN FLEETS.
SAMPSON OFF CAPE HAYTIEN
sPANIARDS NOr REPORTED SINCE sun
DAY EVENING.
THEY SAILED WESTWARD FROM CURAcOA
THE SPANISH TERROR STILL UNFIT
FOR SEA - SIMPSONS DEs-
TINATION UNCERTAIN.
Copyright: 1905. The Associated Press)

Copyright 1s9s: The Associated Pres,)
Port-au- Prince. Hayti May 16-The United
States torpedo-boat Porter returned to Cape
Haytien this morning. having left Rear-Ad-
mira Sampson's fleet in the ofiing. Lieutenant
Bennett conferred with the United States Con-
sui at Cape Haytien and filed dispatches from
the Rear-Admiral The rendezvous Of the fleet
is north Of Cape Hayten. The Porter left here
at 10 o'clock to rejon the fleet.
While going 10 Cape Haytien yesterday the
Porter scraped reef, but she did not sustain
/ any damage.
The destination OF the feet is uncertain.
The United States storesnip Supply was ex-
pccted to await the Minneapolis at Cape Hay
ten. and her departure from there IS said to be
due to a mistake. which will probably be recti-
fed by the Porter's return. The Minneapolis
Is likely TO be intercepted with new orders.
Curacao. May 16-The Spanish squadron un-
der Admiral Cervera, which sailed last evening
after the cruisers Vlzcaya and Infan;a Maria
Teresa had taken on about 700 tons OF coal and
great quantity Of provisions. has not been
sighted to-day. When the squadron dsap-
peared II going westward
St Pierre Martinique. May 16-The Spanish
torpedo gunboat Terror, which has been under
going repairs at Fort de France since she arrived
there with the Cape Verd fleet under command
OF Admiral Cervera is still there with disabled
boiler tubes and propeller and no money to pay
for the necessary repairs.
Nothing has been seen or heard OF the Span
ish fleet up to late hour this evening. 1t may
be lying OF the island. may have gone north
The Spanish ambulance-ship Alicante is still
NJ Fort de France She is being painted white.
The torpedo boat destroyer Terror endeavored
20 coal from the Alicante, but the authorities
interfered
The signal lights that have been seen on the
neighborlng hills the last few nights have un-
doubtedly been manipulated by friends OF the
Spanish hoping 10 assist them 70 capture the
United States auxiliary cruiser Harvard. These
have been the subject OF u vigorous protest by
the United States Consul and have diminished
somewhat especially after the gendarmes
secured the mountain roads, but one flashed
brightly last night
There are reports that Spanish man-of-war
IS living In the Dominica Channel, to the north
ward Of Martinique
A French man-ofwar (probably the Amira
Rigaut de Genouilly) arrived this afternoon
from San Juan dc Porto Rico. She was slightly
damaged by flying shell fragments during the
bomba rdment OF the fortihcations by Admiral
Sampson.
The people here are greatly excited over the
war news and their warike surroundings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
P1ANcO SHORT OF AMMUNITION.

Washington, May Examinations have been
received here that Captan-General Blanco. at
Havana is very short OF ammunition. In which
case the powerful batteries at the entrance Of
Havana Harbor would. Of course, be deprived
of large part OF their strength. This state
OF affairs may lead to some desperate Attempts
at bockade-running on the part OF the Span
iards. in the hope OF getting more ammunition
into Havana 1t Is believed that the supplies
so frequently referred to as being on the Span
ish dying squadron were OF this character.
rather than food. which makes 1t all the more
important that Sampson and Schley should sue
ceed in keeping Admiral Cervera from reaching
Havana or Cienfuegos. any port in Cuba
connected with Havana by rail.
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CORPS COMMANDERS NAMED.
A NEW DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC
CREATED.
THE PHILIPPINES. WHERE GENERAL. MERRITT
WILL ESTABLISH HEADQUARTERS. TREATED
AS AMERICAN TERRITORY.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNr.l


TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BuNr.1
Washington. May 16.-The organization OF
the United States Army was finally completed
to-day in orders from the War Department
designating the corps commanders. and in tee-
grams sent to the officers Of volunteer rcgi-
ments already mustered into service to report
by telegraph to the various major generals for
further orders The principal order was as
follows:
~. War Department, Washington, May is, 1888
The following assignments Of general officers 10
commands are hereby Trade by the President:
Major General WESLEY MERRITT. Department Of ths
Major General JOHN r.. BROOKE. Corps. Depart
Major General WILLIAM NJ GRAHAM Second Corp.
T Ms 1' T@f Whnf NqTSn E Corps report
Major-General Brooke Chickamauga-
Mator-General JOHN J. COppINGER. Fourth corps
Maj5r-Gcneral WILLIAM r. sIiAFTER. Fifth Corps
Major General ELwEII OTIS. report General Msr
ru for duty with troops in the Department OF the
MajoroGencral JAMES H. WILSON. Sixth Corps report
Msjor- General josEPH WIiEEiER. United States Vol
un;eers cavalry Division Tainra. Ia. -, cr
II C. CoRB1N Adjutant- General.
Aside from the Importance Of these assign
ments it is noticeable that an entirely new de
partment is created-that OF the Pacfc-and
for the first time a military organization beyond
the boundaries Of the United States IL recog-
nized General Merritt is put In command OF
this department, instead Of being designated
Military Governor, and. constructively the Phil
ippine Islands where his headquarters are to be
established are treated portion OF Ameri-
can territory similar TO that Of Alaska, instead
Of being denominated a colonial possession.
Major General Merriam's omission from the
assignments is understood TO be due to- the fact
that he will for the present remain In charge or
the combined departments Of California and
the Columbia General Sewell is not mentioned.
for the reason that he has declined the appoint
ment to the Army rather than give up his seat
in the United States Senate.
The destinations OF the volunteers furnished
nv the State Of New-York ordered to-day
as follows:
The list Regiment TO Tampa
The 2d 9th 18th and l4th and the squadron
Of cavalry to ChiCkamauGa.
The 10Th and Goth regiments TO washington
The other five regiments viii report TO the
commanding general of the Department or the
East and will probably go into camp at Mon
tank Point or Sea Girt. y. j. or be divided be-
tween those two points
The vacancy in command OF the Department
Of the East with headquarters at New ork.
caused by the appointment of Major-General
Merritt to the Department OF the Pacific. Will
he temporarily filed by Brigadier- er-General X /.
Frank formerly colonel Of the 1st Artillery ana
commander OF the Artillery School at Fort
Monroe.
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THE YALE CALLS AT ST. THOMAS.

Copyright: 1905: The Associated Presa)
St. Thomas. Danish West Indies. May TO-
The Yale returned here to-day. and Is now
awaiting orders at this port.
An official announcement Just issued by the
Governor OF the Island Of ST. Thomas prohib-
It's the delivery Of coal to the warships OF the
belligerent Powers without the previous per-
mission Of the Governor. who will determine
tbe amount each vessel can receive and will
supervise its delivery.
The British steamer Twickenham. which ar
rived here yesterday from Scotland with
cargo of coal for Porto Rico, and awaited or
ders here. has cleared Her destination Is un-
known.
Yale cleared the port this evening and turned
westward.
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RESTRICTIONS ON NAVAL NEWS.
THE SUPPLY OF IMPORTATION IS STILL Fur
TIER CURTAILED.

TIER CURTAILED.
morning and signed by Secretary Long relating
10 the publication Of news emanatins from the
Navy Department had the effect to-day OF con-
siderably curtailing the supply OF information
that heretofore has bean rather freely given out.
The Secretary's order was directed 10 Captain
Crownnshield. Chief OF the Navigation Bureau.
and he in turn gave it effect by making an
order in his own name that no person connected
with his bureau in any capacity should nave
any conversation whatever on subjects In any
way pertaining TO the Navy With representa-
tives Of the press AS an offset II was oroereo
that bulletins Of such facts as are proper TOT
publication and are not connected with exist
ing or projected movements shall be prepared
and posted on the bulletin board. The sum total
OF the information published on the bulletin
hoard to-day under this rule was q notice OF the
intention to start the Philippine relief expedi-
ton and OF the permission given TO some Foreign
neutral vessels to pass the blockade al havana.
In explanation of the issue Of this order ths
naval authorities say that some newspapers
have been so far lacking in patriotism as to
print plans Of campaign and projected move
ments OF naval vessels. with the result that
the War Board has been obliged 20 revise its
plans completely with the knowledge that the
Spanish authorities had promptly saken notc~
OF the publications and were prepared TO profit
by them
Complaint made TO Secretary Long that
the newspapers were injuring the Government
ir such cases. 1t is not the purpose OF the
Secretary to prevent the press from having any
information shat is not calculated 70 cause
miscarriage OF the plans Of the Department.
but 1t remains to be seen whether the naval
officers to whom the order has been directed
will not by their ironclad Interpretation Of It
bring about a modification in the interest OF
liberality
The opening OF the blockade at Havana to
certain vessels is rather curious proceeding.
that may lead to a considerable widening OF
the blockade itself so that in the end neutral
vessels not loaded with contraband or supplies.
the carrying Of which into Havana would inter-
fere with the naval and military operations OF the
Government. may pass the blockade under suit
able regulations laid down by the United States.
The statement that the Navy Department still
hopes to make an exchange Of prisoners at All
early day shows that the mission Of the UncaA
yesterday was by no means complete failure.
as has been stared.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
ENR4GED AT BRITISH WARSHIPS

London. May IA dispatch to The Stand
ard" from Corunna says:
THE presence Of the British Channel Squad
ron at villagarca Is likely to lead to some un-
pIeasantness. The idea Of an Anglo-American
alliance has so in1amed the Spanards that the
postmen from the feet when on shore to collect
letters have been hooted and stoned
Threats have been made to stop the supply
OF provisions to the fleet. The British Consul
protested to the Alcade, who explained that the
popular resentment due 10 a belief In the
existence OF an alliance and to the further i'm
preston that the feet took wheat that properly
belonged to the poor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
CAPTAIN DORST'S REPORT OF HIS TIKI

washington May 1G.-General Miles has re-
oo,ved q telegram from Captain j. II. Dorst' OF
bis staff. who was in command or the expedi-
,,on sent TO the coast Of Cuba to take supplies
of rifles and ammunition for the insurgents
Cantain Dorst says he ia satisfied with the re-
sults Of his trip. and not disheartened, as mas
becn reported. He landed arms for the insur-
,crts and in the engagement with the span
,ards killed some OF their men without losing
s,rqle soldier His return to Key West ana 70
ra,nna js in accordance with prcarranged plans
Ia needed certain supplies, and the Gussies
,o,iers and engines need overhauling In the
,oatn the officials say, Captain Dorsts enter
nr,ee was successful but IT Is believed mere that
Tho captain did not accomplish the OBJECT ior
which he was sent TO the extent desired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
NEW MINISTER'S NAMED.

London. May ia dispatch to THE morn
ing Leader from Madrid says;
The new Ministers will he Sehor Romero
siron. Minister os Foreign Affairs; sehor Anhon'
niaister OF Marine and the Duke OF AIino-
aovar. Minister OF Public Works. The remain
ger will form a makeshift until the budget has
been carried"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
JAPAN AGAINST AMERICA.

London. May IA dispatch to The Daily
rroIogranh" from ST. Petersburg says
,,so,, ,,tends to protest vigorously against
,sa sa,1np the Philippines. She has al
.o,oh, the assistance Of Russia, and
i'".' os ore occurring between Count Mura-
=, ,,,a Russian Foreign Minister ana the
VIZ Ambassador, Baron Hayashi Tadasou.
=. t. believed that France and Germany VIII
support Japan"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
co,JrMPrA GETS NEW ORDERS

pn,,ode,pb,a. May 16.-The cruiser Columbia
fh'ihue" Dalavare Capes at 2:3O o'clock
r@s' tn,s afternoon and then came to anchor An
'"'9 700. came ashore with mail and oiiiciai
ehS'e" coon after orders were received lot
oia through the signal service station
'ne "~,ar q stay Of several hours she steamed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17

4. ne DEMAND FOR RELIABLE WAR EEWS
~ .o!cing the circulation department CT The TriD-
sne 10 lIs fullest caoacity.
cruisers VIII confer favor - they Will mana
hIne cory to tbs Buctness Oicc early as pos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17

GREAT IMPROVEMENT IN DINING-CARS
has just been made the new Pennsylvania Rail-
road '.congresslonal Limited between New-York
and Washington. Train leaves NewYork at $40
D. m daily.-Advt
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AT KEY WESI.
EARLY MOVEMENT on CUBA EXPECT
ED BY OFFICERS.
SEVERAL, wARsurPs SAIL FULLY COALED-
LITTLE FEAR OF ATTACK By
HOSTILE FLEET.
HOSTILE FLEET.
my rrLEGnArn To THE TRIRuSE.l

TrIEGRAPH To THE TKiBUNE'l
Kew West Fla. May 1S.-Naval commanders
here are again making inquiries about Army CO.
operatlon. They think that this time the Navy
is certain to have early opportunity 70 open
the way for military occupation Of Cuba. Sat
i,factory assurances are given that troops are
ready In sufficient numbers.
Several ~ the vessels went out to-day fully
coaled This has no special significance ex-
cep, that they can maintain the blockade FOR
long time while other vessels come in.
XIV West has had n slight tremor to-day over
the suggestion that the Spanish fleet might
come this way FOR offensive operations. bur II
has not seriously disturbed the community. The
land and noating defences supposed TO
be sufficient to repel any attack by fleet that
might DE part - General Bianco's plan for re-
conquering Florida.
Some Navy officers are OF the opinion that the
Spanish warships really coming along the
southern coast OF Cuba and will approach Ha-
vaua from the west.
Commodore Watson still has his pennant on
the Dolphin while Commodore Remeys PEN
nant continues to ny from the monitor Mianto-
uomoh The latter went out for target practice
this morning.
GENERAL wHEELERs STAFF.
The burns received by the officers and men Of
the 9th Cavalry In putting out the Palmetto hre
Yesterday were in no case serious. II IS likely
that the nres were started purposely. as they
appeared In four or Ave places about the same
time The object would be to enrich the soil
with the ashes. II was because the flames were
SO widely separated that the troopers had to
ride hard.
GERMAN OBSERVERS.
Representatives Of the German Army and
Navy who are to observe the and report
on II 10 their Government arrived here to-day
They are Count Goetzen. Military Attache OF the
G ,rnan Embassy nj Washington. and Ieuten-
ant-Captain Won Rebur Paschwitz. OF the Navy
Count Goetzen lieutenant In the Sd Regi-
ment from 1893 10 1898. He conducted a scien
tihc and exploring expedition OF 600 men In
German East Africa. For n year and half
he has been in Washington. where he married
Miss Lar. He Is attached 10 General Miles's
staff Captain Paschwiz Will remain here a
few days and then 90 to Key West. He has
been IN the German Embassy at Toxic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17

THE FINEST TRAIN BETWEEN NEW-YORK
AND WASHINGTON
is the new Congressional Limited" OF the Pennsyl.
vania Railroad. Leaves New-York daily at 80 ,.
m. Unique dining g-carsv<Advt
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NoNTvFRT TABLE WATEihd; e.,
SPARK ,,,re and crystal clear Is H. l"h-Au''
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POLAND SPRING HOUSE. MAINE
Opens June lst. Special June rates. Fine Golf
Links Special representative Poland Water Depot,
Park Pl. n. Y.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17

THE GENERAL WANTS FIVE REGIMENTS
OF REGULAR TROOPS IN ADDITION TO
FOURTEEN OF VOLUNTEERS.