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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-15
Would Not Surrender.

Headquarters of Gen. Wilson at Co
amo, Aug. Observation-Disclosures in
transmlssion) Tell the American
general it he desires to avoid
further shedding Of blood. to re-
main whore he is this Is the
reply that the Spanish commander
Col. Nuevi:as, sent to Gen. Wilson's
demand for the surrender OF Aibo-
nita made. last night. a fight is
certain to occur unless orders are is
sued frC.n Washington to prevent It.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-15
FUNERAL OF CORP. LOWELL.
Fever Victim OF 1st Maine Volunteers Is Buried
at Portland.

Portland Me. Aug. 1.-THE funeral SER
vices over the remains Of the late Corp
6. II. Loven, Co. Il, LIST Maine Volunteer
Infantry were held at his mothers resi-
dence on Cumberland street. this fore
noon.
There was a very large attendance of
friends and acquaintance of the dead
soldier. The body was escorted by the
High School Cadets. headed by the Maine
State Fife and Drum Corps. The services
were conducted by Rev. Israel Luce
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-15
Cervera Attends Church.

Portsmouth, N. f.. Aug n.-Admiral
Cervera, with hi sotficers, attended 'he
Church of the immaculate Concepuoh'
this morning. and after dinner at inc
hotel. the entire party went over 10 the
navy yard The stay there consumer
three hours and about O'Clock. TINS
evening, the Spanish officers came pack
to the city. Tomorrow, Will also Ne
spent at the yard, and, Tuesday night
the distinguished visitors will leave for
Annapolis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-15
EcONOMlZING SPACE.
Spanish Transatlantic Co. Not Usinq Too
Many Ships in sporting Spaniards.

washington. Aug. lit is evident
from a dispatch received by Gen Cor
DIN tonight. from Gen. Shafter. that
Tue spanish transatlantic Company
III transporting the Spanish prisoners
from Santiago to Spain, is economic
ing space in it's ships.
The dispatch from Shafter. which
was dated at Santiago. this evening
reads Luzon sailed. this afternoon.
Tor Spain, with 2O56 soldiers four
priests. 16 women, 81 children and 137
officers, total 2237
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-15
AT M0NTAUK POINT.
Gen. Ames Arrives With Troops from Santiago
Condition Improved.

Washington. Aug. 14.-Gen. Amcs
his arrival at Montauk Point from
Santiago. Following is his dispatch:
"Montauk Point, N. Y, Aug. IA
sailed from Santiago. Cuba. Monday
las's. Sth inst. Arrived this morning
Condition of troops on board 9Th and
18th Infantry Regulars, much improved
by voyage. No new cases of sickness.
no yellow fever, no deaths
(Signed) AMES.
Brig. Gen. Volunteers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-15
EASTERN LEAGUE.
THE TWO EXTREMES.
England and France Suffering from W.
Austria from Cold.

London. Aug. ia heat wave has te.
vailed throughout England and Frhse
during the last three days, the thermm,.
eters in London registering NJ degree i"
A large numher Of nersons susyer;nr fom
suns,roke We're admitted tn Tho hosptal.
Saturday. In addition to the intense ra''
a dense fog in the English channel mas
caused much Inconvenience. "A.
Paris is much hotter. In the moup1sn a.
districts of Austria extreme cold preasu's..
the thermometer registering within aIew
hours a fall from 100 to 80 degrees. Ha.,
falls of snow have occurred at lnnsousN'
Gratz and elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-15
HOBSON'S PONTOONS.
Gladiator at Halifax to Tow Two Ponioons 10
Santiago to Raise Spanish Ships

Halifax, n. s.. Aug. 1.-THE tug Gladi-
ator arrived, today. to tow two large
wrecking pontoons to New York. for use
in Santiago. The pontoons were pur-
chased by the advice Of Lieut.. Hobsou
and will be employed to raise the sunken
ships of Cerveras fleet at Santiago. The
Gladiator will sail in the morning with
her unwieldly charges The pontoons are
immense affairs, with enormous lifting
power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-15
FORWARD MOVEMENT Stops.
American Generals Remain in Camps. Miles
Awaiting Peace Commissioners

Ponce. Porto Rico, Aug. 3.-(t,vcnins)
The peace news has stopped all forward
movement of the American army in
Porto Rico. Gen. Wilson. at Coamo. and
Gen. Schwan, at Mayaguez will remain
at those places. Gen. Henry. who is al
utuado. will return to Adjuntas. and
Gen. Brooks, who had advanced beyond
guyana, Will return to that town.
den. Miles expects to do nothing pend
ing the arrival at San Juan of the peace
commissioners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-15
National League Standing.
Other Games. Saturday.

At Toronto-Torouto, s. Buffalo. 2
At Camden-Camden. l6: Rockland. Is
At Syracuse-Syracuse. 3; Springfield :.
At Observation-Disclosures 6; Athletics, .
At Gorham-Gorham. 81, Mechanic
Falls. {.
At Wilkes barre-Providence IL; Wilkes
barre, 4.
At Observation-Disclosures, 6; OTTAWA ).
Montreal, :: Ottawa. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-15
SANTIAGO CUSTOMS.

Washington, Aug. 14.-Gen. Shafta,
reports to the war department. tonight
concerning the customs receints al
Santiago, as follows: Il have the hon.
or to report for your information that
there was taken in at the customs
house here. from July 30 to Aup I.
inclusive, $5S.44524"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-15
BASE BALL.
National League Games. Saturday

At Decentralization. >: Cleveland .
At New York-New York. 2: Chicago 2.
At Brooklyn-Brooklyn 9; Cincinnati /.
CTen inningS).
At Philadelphia--Phila 5; 81
Louis. 1. eleven innings).
At Baltimore-Baltimore 3: Pittsbyna
2. Baltimore. 6; 'Pittsburg. 3. ,
At Washingt Washington. =: Louis!
vile, l. Louisville, 9; Washington,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-15
4 DoUsIFUL NOM.
Massachusetts Signal Corps HA Distinction
Of Being First Volunteers Rsased.

New York. Aug. 1.-THE ia<achu-
sets Volunteer Signal Corp. csnsist-
ing Of Lieut.. H. w. Spragt and 2,
men who We're landed on 6yernor's
Island from the transport Syuranca.
Saturday. will be mustered u of the
service. tomorrow. They wi be the
first volunteers to be formally-eleased
from duty since the close of thwar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-15
TO CONFER WITH LEE.

Jacksonville, Aug 14-Gen. Fjtzhugl
Lee commanding the 9TH Corps left. last
evening, for Washington. accompanied by
Ms SON. Lieut.. Fitzhugh Lee. Jr.. in re.
spouse to a telegram received from the
aoJutant general stating that the secre.
tary OF war desired to confer with him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-15
Other Games, Sunday.

AT Montreal-Ottawa. s; Montreal 3
At Syracuse-Syracuse. s: Springfield l
Al decentralization. :; ST. Louis. s.
At Newark-Newark. /: Hartford O.
!. cn innings.
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BACK FROM MANILA,

San francisco, Aug. 1.-THE steamer
'ltF Oh sydney, one of the first fleet of
transports which carried troops to Ma
MIA returned from the Philippines las,
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-15

mo Mothers lose their dread for that Ter
ribie second summer wnen tha,. Ter
Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawharr,.
~ me mouse. Natures specific for SIM,
mer complaints of every sort, sum-
mon, wed, fri&wky, #
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-15
Gen. Lee in Washinqton.

Washington. Aug. H.-Gen. Fzhugh
Lee. in command of the 7thArmy
Corps at Jacksonville, arrid In
Washington. tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-15

me greatest bay on the face of the
earth is that of Bengal. Measured in
. stralght line from the two nclosin o
pehinsulas. its extent is about APO 900
square miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-15

according to the deductions of \
Wen known astronomer we receive a.
much light from the sun as could be
emitted by $4,000 full moons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-15

Admiral Cervera was dined at New
castle by Col. Forney, SATURDAY h's"''
lie will stay in Portsmouth several days
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The Weeks Games.
The games for the week are:
NATIONAL. LEAGUE.

Monday-Cleveland at Boston. Chicago
At New York, Pittsburg at Baltimore two
gamesD Cincinnati at Brooklyn. ST. Louis
at Philadelphia, Louisville at Wash
ington.
Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday-chi'
cago at Boston, Cincinnati at New YORK
Cleveland at Brooklyn. Louisville at Bal
timore. st. Louis at Washington. Pitts
burg at Philadelphia.
Friday and Saturday-Cincinnatia at Bos
ton Cleveland at New York. Lousvils
at Philadelphia. St. Louis at Baltimore
Pittsburg at Washington.
Enthusiastically at Chicago.
Sunday-Brooklyn at Chicago.
EASTERN LEAGUE.
Monday and Tuesday-Provdence
Wilkesharre. Springfield at Syracuse. BI-
falo at Toronto. ottawa at Montreal
Thursday. Friday, Saturday-Wil
barre at Providence. Syracuse at Spris
field. Buffalo at Montreal. Toronto
Ottawa
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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-26
SPAIN'S FORLORN HOPE

posed to consist in defensive rather
than in aggressive warfare. But the In
ventor of the Holland claims the ability
to destroy an entire fleet with his boat,
and these under the water vessels
may be the advance guard of new era.
warning floating castles of steel that
their days are numbered for inshore
fighting Then there are our dynamite
cruisers, the Vesuvius and the Buffalo,
and the protected cruisers Philadelphia,
Chicago and Newark, that have been
undergoing extensive alterations and
are now ready for active service. 1t is
like piling a mountain on an ant hill.
The discrepancy is pitiful.
In writing upon any Spanish subject
it is always dangerous to make positive
statements, especially when, as In the
present case. the sources of informa-
ton are all Spanish. The dons nation
ally are not celebrated for being ag-
excessively truthful and in a matter
| like the announcement of the strength
| of a more or less problematical fleet 1t
| is excessively improbable that they
would even suggest the real facts.
| They declare that the Vitoria is also
! attached to the terrible Cadiz squad
ron. Even though this be true, there
is nothing in the announcement to
| cause Sampson and Schley to fear for
the safety of the. vessels under their
command The Vitoria is almost a sis
ter ship of the Numancia. In this coun-
try she would be used as a schoolship
or something of the sort, but the Span
iards ostentatiously dub her "broad-
! side" vessel and calmly wait for their
enemies to tremble at the vagueness
and the suggested possibilities of the
| designation. In reality 1t simply means
that the Vitoria's long suit is broad
sides, and if she should ever be called
upon to fire at an approaching foe from
astern or fleeing one ahead she would
| be found wanting.
Besides the Vitoria the Spanish assert
that the Cadz squadron also contains
any number of torpedo boats and de-
! stroyers, to say nothing of several con-
| verified cruisers and the Alfonso XII Of
| the fighting value of which no one
appears to have the slightest concep-
ton.
But apart from the make UP of the
! vessels, what manner of man is this
Admiral Camara, who is to annihilate
the powerful Cuban fleet which Uncle
Sam in his blind faulty appears to re-
gard as invincible, at least so far as
| Spain is concerned? How did Camara
rise to his present exalted position!
Was it through the impetus of real
merit, which will not be denied, or was
his advancement due to some sort of
pull with the powers?
These are important points at the
! present time, for it is conceded that as
much depends in modern naval war;
fare upon the ability of the commander
as upon the quality of the ships and the
! fOrnlida bleneSS of their armament
Admiral Camara comes of naval
stock His father was captain in. the
Spanish navy, and his mother was an
| English woman named Livermore.
| Therefore, according to the Spanish
method of nomenclature, his full name
] Is Manuel de la Camara Livermore.
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Her Much Wanted Cadiz Squadron Is Made Up OF
Vessels the Fighting Possibilities OF Which
Are Wholly COneCtural.

connected with public affairs in Spain
retarded the work considerably. and, al
though the ship was started so long ago,
she is really now not thoroughly COM
plete. The length of the Pelayo is $50
feet on the load water line. She has an
exceptionally heavy armament, consist
ing of two II inch nine s inch and
Is rapid fire guns of small calber.
A unique feature of the Pelayo is the
fact that she has seven torpedo tubes.
She is also equipped with two military
masts. has one barbette turret on each
side, modern ram bow, bridge con-
Meeting the smokestacks and two spon-
sons amidships. Inasmuch as her dis
placement is nearly 10000 tons, she
should prove an almost invincibe foe,
especially when it is considered that her
armor belt has an extreme thickness of
10 inches. But, like everything the
Spaniards do. she is defective in several
important respects. Since the launch
ing many structural weaknesses have
been discovered. and besides she is
equipped to- carry but 800 tons of coal,
with which supply she is unable to
steam more than 5000 miles in the fair
est weather at her maximum speed of
rs knots an hour. Our naval men con-
slider the Pelayo more like the Oregon
than any other ship in the World. and,
while they declare that an engagement
between the two vessels would speedily
result in a victory for the latter, they
are nevertheless of the opinion that the
Pelayo with American officers and men
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toria guns She is a full rugged three
masted ship of Anticipated model, with
one short smolxestack just forward of
the mainmast. In reality she is an old
cruiser which her people have vainly
endeavored to transform into modern
war vessel. Her speed is only eight
knots an hour, though it has been often
alleged that she could make IL knots.
Her coal supply is LOO tons.
From our standpoint the Lepanto
need not even be considered in esti-
mating the strength of the Cadiz fleet
The Lepanto is a cruising ship of 1925
tons displacement, with no armor belt
and only steel covering of AIS inches
along her decks. She can make 20 knots
an hour and has a normal coal supply of
LOO tons. Her length is 31SR feet. Her
armament is four rs inch Hontoria, six
Al inch rapid fire, six 6 Founders, four
Founders and three Maxim guns. She
/ has two masts, with signal yards and
| fighting tops. two large smokestacks, u
| bridge elevated above the main struc-
| ture and carries two guns forward un-
der the bridge behind shields 1t is said
! that while the Lepanto is able to get
about she would. barring accident, fan
an easy victim to the least formidable
u! UuI u ulSelS, dS Slit AetS iAOfNt 'SSiA
thoroughly completed.
The Dona Maria de Molina is tor
pedo eunboat 235 feet long, with a dis
placement of $50 tons She carries two
Al inch Hontoria rapid fire, four 1.5 inch
and two Maxim guns. With normal
coal supply of 100 tons she can make 20
knots an hour She has two signal
masts, two tall and slender smoke
stacks amidships and a bridge-a
formidable vessel surely for a gunboat.
| Her companion is the Destructor, with
| a displacement of 45S tons, a length of
| 1927 feet, q speed of 221a knots an hour
and a coal supply of 104 tons. She car
ries 55 men, While the Molina has just
twice as many. She has an additional
equipment of three masts, no yards, a
high bridge and two smokestacks. He.
armament is one 3.5 inch, four pound
er rapid fire and four Maxim guns.
This vessel was built by the house of
Giotero of Ferrol, which constructed
other gunboats that have been de-
clared inefficient.
| And against this fleet we have:
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Pelayo, like all the other vessels Of the
Spanish fleets except those which are
rusting away at the bottom of Manila
bay, has so far demonstrated her ter
ribleness only on paper, but in the
hands of Americans or Englishmen or
men of any virile, nondecadent ma
ton it is probable that the pride of
the Spanish navy" would really prove
to be formidable fighting machine.
Technically the Pelayo is barbette
battleship of the first class. Admiral
Ceryera, who will go down in history
as the man who did less fighting in a
given time than any naval commander
the world has ever known, was respon-
sible for the building of the vessel. He
declared that the day had arrived when
heavy ships were necessary to with
stand the rapid advance made in guns,
and in this naval experts declared that
he was correct. He succeeded finally in
getting the appropriation, and the con-
struction of the Pelayo was begun about
IL years ago under his immediate SUI
pervision. The bribery which seems to
be an essential element of everything
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-06-26
The Pelayo, Her Only Real Battleship,
Was Constructed at the lnstigation
and Under Supervision of "The
Artful Dodger," Ceryera.

side. If they ever do. they will have as
many ships as they may start with.
for there are those of @sr~ cynical turn
of mind who declare that every YES
sci fit to fight was sent with Cervera.
the self bother. These cynics further
aver that if by any possibility Camara
should ever allow his valor to get the
better of his judgment TO the extent
of attempting to measure strength with
either the Schey or Sampson squadron
his fleet will quickly ascertain the depth
of the Atlantic at the point where the
engagement may take place. But of
one fact there can be no doubt. and that
Is that Camara's fleet has been adver-
tised better than any group of vessels
ever assembled at any time in the
world and there Is such delicious va
riety in the news sent out from Spain
with regard 10 these shadowy vessels
that the matter concerning them is al
ways readable.
From the best information at hand,
assuming that the fleet really does
exist and is seaworthy and able to
fight. it would seem that the star vessel
of the squadron would be the Pelayo,
which, by the way. is the only modern
battleship Spain has ever owned. The
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wARSHIPs OF THE cADIZ FLEET.

would make such fight most inter-
esting one.
Battleships are built for the purpose
of fighting hostile war vessels, and con-
sequently the highest talents of con-
structors and designers are called into
requisition to make the type as nearly
impregnable as possible. But the many
different CLASSES of battleships show
that there is a wide divergence of opin-
ion as to the method by which this SUI
periority should be insured Armor,
emplacement, size of armament, distri-
button, speed and coal supply are points
in controversy, and until two antago-
nists of supposed equal power shall
meet and fight to the death the ques-
/. lions at issue will never be satisfacto-
rily determined.
A "brag" vessel of the Cadiz feet is
the armored cruiser Emperador Carlos
v, the second largest ship in the Span
ish navy, with displacement of 9,325
tons, length Of $50 feet and belt Of
armor of an extreme thickness of ten
inches She can steam, on paper at
least, at the rate Of 20 knots an hour.