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And Asks the Governments Assfat-
ance in Succoring the Hungry In-
surgents and Their Families.
WANTS PRISONERS RELEASED
AND HOPES THE UNITED STATES
WILL INFLUENCE SPAIN.
Preparations Already Under Way for
Soldiers Expected 10 CO-Operate.

WASHINGTON. Aug 13.-Assistant Sec-
retary of War Meikeljohn had a conference
this afternoon with Tomas Estrada Palma
the representative of the Cubans in this
country, at which the signing of the proto-
col and the Presidents proclamation of a
cessation of hostilties were discussed. Mr..
Palma stated to Assistant Secre-
tary Meikeljohn that he accepted,
in the name of the Cuban pro-
visional government, the armistice pro-
claimed by the United States, and had so
cabled President Masso. of the Cuban re-
public. at Santiago de Cuba. He had also
advised President Masso to give immediate
orders to the army throughout Cuba,
pending all hostilities, stating to him that
preliminary terms of peace, signed by rep
resentatives of Spain and the United States,
provide that Spain will relinquish all claim
over and title to Cuba" Palma cablegram
to Masso was sent by way of Santiago. 1t
follows:
II have, this thirteenth day of August,
1898. accepted, in the name of the Cuban
provisional government. the armistice pro-
claimed by the United States. You will give
Immediate orders to the army throughout
Cuba, suspending all hostlities. Prelimi-
nary terms of peace, signed by representa-
ttVes of Spain and the United States pro-
vide that Spain will relinquish all claim over
and title to Cuba
In reply to inquiries as to matters dis
cussed by Mr.. Palma and himself, Assistant
Secretary Meikeliohn made the following
statement: Pending giving notice of arm
istice through their official channels, Mr..
Palma desires our government to afford him
means by fast sailing vessels and otherwise
TO communicate with Cuban forces in differ
ent portions of the island, notifying them OF
the peace proposals and requesting suspen-
sion of hostilities. He greatly desires the
active assistance of our government in send
ing food supplies to the Cuban forces in the
field and their families, as he Is without
ships for this purpose. They desire to CO.
operate in every respect and assist in any
and every way in promoting the peace plans
of our government, and have undoubted
confidence in the good intentions of the gov
eminent of the United States and satisfac-
tory outcome of the struggle for the inde-
pendence of Cuba, which independence Is
now assured. He is especially anxious that
the American government should immediate
ly procure the release of the political pris-
oners in Spanish prisons" IaM
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next few days. 1t was at first thought the
Navy Department had dispatch boat at
Hong-Kong ready to carry forward the or
ders to Admiral Dewey and General Merritt,
but the department learned to-day that no
dispatch boat was at Hong-Kong. although
one was likely to reach there to-day or to-
morrow. Meanwhile it is possible that
Consul Wildman may charter steamer and
send the orders forward. He has general in
structions as dispatch agent, and ii was
said at the State Department to-day that
these instructions govern in the present
case. General Greely is satisfied no use can
be made of the cable connecting Hong Kong
with Manila. there are no cable operators
at the Manila end The difficulty thus far
has been that the cable company would not
recognize control of the cable so long as our
forces were not in possession of the city.
The orders sent Admiral Dewey are mucn
more specific than those sent other naval
commanders, as the occupation of Manila
and the holding of the bay and harbor in
volve more important consideration than the
mere cessation of hostilities.
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the character of the flag floating from her
| foremast was discerned and the castle sig
nailed: What is your purpose?"
| To this the Sylvia answered: 1--WE have
papers to deliver"
] Morro did not resume the conversation,
and for some little time the gunboat rocked
| on the waters almost under the still smok-
ing cannon of the enemy. uncertain whether
| or not an extra shell or two might not send
| her to the bottom the next second. Pres
emily, however, Spanish gunbcat drew out
of the harbor and came close to the Sylvia.
| 1t was the Martin PiRzon, and carried a
much stronger battery than the American
| ship. The customary formal saIutations
were exchanged. and Lieut.. William G..
Ford, the executive officer of the Sylvia.
| boarded the Pinzon and delivered the docu-
| ments.
| The ceremony occupied no more time than
| the physical act involved The American Of
| hcer returned to his ship and the two vessels
went their respective ways 1t is scarcely
necessary to say that on neither side was
any reference made to the recent unpleas-
antness.
The Sylvia returned here tonight. Her
men are very proud of their first. and
| doubtless last, war experience. They feel
that it is not every small gunboat which
achieves the distinction of drawing MORO
Castles fire. Her officers, besides those
named, are Lieut.. Daniel M. Goodridge and
Ensigns Louis N. Tuse and Herman F..
Cuntz
THE MONTSERRAT AT NIATANZAS.
The ships from the various stations about
Cuba have been arriving all day. Among
them are the auxiliary yacht Siren, from
the north coast the Sylvia, from Havana ;
the collier Lebanon, from Guantanamo. and
the torpedo boat Ericsson, from Santiago.
The tug Tecumseh, under command of
Lieut. George r. Evans. and which carries
one of the strongest batteries of the smaller
boats came in from Matanzas Lieutenant
Evans reported that the big Spanish trans
atlantic liner Montserrat for which the
ships of the American fleet have been look
ing since the outbreak of hostlities, is still
bottled up in Mantanzas harbor several
American war ships lying outside to see
that she does not escape.
The Montserrat was sighted by the Man
grove one night, about week ago, making
stealthily along the coast for Matanzas har-
Dor. She had almost reached the goal.
when she was first observed, but the Man
grove, which was several miles out to sea.
~AS''NSN Oii oAi SICoii ditu gave cnaSe, nrlnG
twentyseven ineffective shots at the liner.
The Spaniard gained the harbor, but has
been held in by our ships since Several
times she has run down almost to the chan
mel entrance to peep out at her jailers. and
on one or two occasions she has tried to
trick them by hosting the blue Peter" the
signal used by merchantmen to announce
their intention to sail. The blockade ships
have always been ready to give her a foe
like reception, but the Monteserrat has not
attempted to poke her nose outside the iut-
ting points of the capes. The Montserrat
is a sister ship to the Alfonso XII. which
was wrecked by the gunboat Eagle, and
would have made worthy prize
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RATIoNs FOR CuBANs.
War Department VIII supply the In-
surgents with Food.

| WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.--With the COM
ing of peace the commissary department
of the army will not have its labors les
sened in Cuba. For while they are likely
! to be increased 1t is understood to be the
purpose of the administration to supply ra-
| tions to the Cuban troops, which have been
| under Gomez and Garcia This will open the
| way for a wider distribution to the starv-
| ing population of the island to relieve
| which was impossible after the declaration
| of war in April. How many of the recon-
| centrados survive is not known. Many of
those who were receiving aid when hostili-
ties broke out undoubtedly have perished,
yet, after the Spanish troops were with
drawn from the interior to the sea-coast
towns, it is believed that portion of the
| reconcentrados were able to return to the
country and that they have found subsist-
ence there. At Cienfuegos, on the south
coast. they received some supplies when the
blockadng vessels were there. Since then
word has been received by the naval COM
nanders Of the great distress which pre-
vailed and of the need of early assistance.
Cienfuegos probably will be among the first
places to receive relief. Matanzas, Sagua
and other points on the north coast will fol-
low quickly. Havana presents a situation in
itself.
While the aid to be given will last only
long enough to enable the people of Cuba
to help themselves, it undoubtedly will tend
to increase their confidence in the friend-
ship of the United States. The influence Ii
likely to be especially marked on the men
who have composed the Cuban army They
will receive rations as allies OF the United
States, the same as will the American
troops who will remain during the period cf
military government as garrisons in the ISL
and. This will continue after their disband-
ment. for that is expected TO follow quickly
on the heels of peace.
i. is recognized that the problem OF the
Cuban soldiers is one OF the most serious
that has to be met. Three years In the IN
surgent ranks have left them without means
OF support of any kind. AS members OF q
loosely organized army. acting in co-opera-
tion, they have been able TO secure some
means OF subsistence, though often close
to starvation. When they cease TO act as
a body, and each Individual has TO look OUT
for himself their immediate resources viii
be of the most limited character. Many Of
them have no homes to which TO return. ard
for time there will be little prospect of
living of land which has become a desert.
The issuance OF rations by the United
States through the commissary department.
of the army win meet this difficulty as we'll
as 1t can be met.
No friction is anticipated in bringing hos
tilities 10 a close on the part OF the lsuhans.
Nor Is there likely 70 be repetition Of tile
misunderstanding which arose betweea Gsn-
sral shafter and General Garcia at SAM
nago. Nhlls Tie military consrol % taE
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THE PRESIDENTS HOPES.
Wants a Peace Treaty Concluded in
Time for Thanksgiving Day.

Time for Thanksgiving Day.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 13.-President Nc
Kinley to-day said that the mental and
physical strain of the last few months had
been severe upon him, as on all officials
who had borne the weight of great respon-
sibilities, and now that the war was over
and the sufferngs that war inv olives were
at an end, his feeling was one of profound
thankfulness. Work in connection with the
appointment of commissioners to negotiate
a treaty of peace, the preparation Of their
instructions and other important matters.
he said, would probably necessitate his re-
naming in Washington until some time in
October, when he hoped to be able to take
a short rest. The work of the peace COM
mission might occupy month or so. and
he hoped that in his next annual thanks
giving proclama ton he would have the very
great pleasure of announcing to the people
the fact that a treaty of peace had been
signed.
Secretary Day spent some time at the
White House to-day in consultation with
the President, but later it was stated that
the conference had no reference to the per-
sonnel of The peace commission 1t was
said, further. that no appointments would
be made to-day
General Goblin, from Camp Alger mast
grand master of knights Templars of the
United States, accompanied by other Of
ficers of the Grand Encampment called on
the President and extended to him and
Mrs. Mckinley invitation to attend tho
next triennial conclave of Knights erem-
plars. to be held in Pittsburg next October
The President hoped that he might be able
to attend but he feared that it would not
be possible He would keep the matter in
mind, however, and would give them an an
swer later.
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NJ. CAMBoN PLEASED.
Gratificd mt the Presidents Thanks
for the Good Ofices of France.


WASHINGTON, Aug 13.-The French en-
bassy has resumed its normal aspect after
three weeks of constant excitement and al
most incessant work night and day. Incl
dent to the details of closing the peace ne
gotiations. Ambassador Cambon is receiv-
ing many congratulations on the successful
result of the work initiated by him. He is
most gratifed at the assurances conveyed
by the President at the close of the eere-
mony yesterday. when the President ex-
pressed his thanks not only to the ambas-
sador, but to the government OF France
for its good offices. The Madrid govern
ment was fully notified by cable last night
of the signing of the protocol and the proc
lamation Of peace, and the Spanish copy of
the protocol has gone forward to Madrid
by mail. There is little further to do I'm the
diplomatic field. When the few remaining
formalities are disposed Of, Nj. Cambon
probably will take trip of several weeks
TO Niagara and through Canada. His son
Roger who is here on his college vacation,
viii accompany him. The embassy Of
Continued on Second paEe.)
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VIII Hurry to Manila.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 13.-The Scandia
loaded medical supplies to-day and the work
or rushing aboard the government stores
is going on as actively as ever. The troops
to sail on the Arizona will go on board to-
morrow and the transports will sail for the
Philippines on Monday The fresh meat and
last of the stores were being hurried aboard
the big transport. and. judging from the
manner in which the work was being done,
there is no doubt that the troops will leave
for Manila despite the ending of the war.
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COST OF THE WAR.
About $15O,0OO,OOO to Date, of Which
$9S,OOO,OOO Has Been Paid.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 13.-Although the
war with Spain lasted only ia days, it is
estimated that it has cost the government
so far, $150.0000c0, of which $685. 900 has
been actually paid out of the treasury. Be
ginning with March 1, when the first in
crease In expenditures in anticipation of
war, became apparent in the daily expendi-
lures of the treasury. the actual disburse-
ments on this account have been, approxi-
mateY. as follows:
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Day, Allison, German. Corbin and
Either ChOate or Root.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1s.-The sudden
transition from war to peace was reflected
to-day in complete dullness and stagna-
ton through official quarters. Instead of
the hustle and activity which have prevailed
for months through the corridors of the
War and Navy Departments. there was a
calmness not apparent since the midsummer
vacations of last year. Most of the ON
Gals went home early in the day. enjoying
the first partial holiday since the war be-
gan There will be a large amount OF i'm
n@rtant detail to Ls worked out from this
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Totals ... $65, 800 900 $32 700, 900 SOS, 600 900
The appropriations made by Congress on
account of the war aggregate about $3.50 000,-
GOO and cover the time to Jan. l, 1899.
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UNITED STATES WILL NOT PUSH
SPAIN IN HER HOUR OF TROUBLE.
She viii Be'Given n Reasonable Time,
Probably Six Months. to Remove
Troops from Cuba and Porto Rico.
BRIEF REST FOR M'KlNLEY
WILL NOT TAKE UP THE PROBLEMS
OF PEACE FOR A DAY OR TWO.

Names of Day, Allison, German,
ChOate, Root and McKenna Mem
toned for Treaty Makers.
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LAST BATTLE IN CrRA.

HostiIities at ManznniLlo stopped Aft
er "A Bombnrdment
WAsHiNGTON, Aag' ls'--M Manzanillo was
the scene q nIoesoaz 2 sns last ngh.lng IN
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Consul at Hong-KonE May Charter a
Fast Steamer.
WASHINGTON, Aug. I3.-It IL expected
that the occupation Of Manila under the
terms OF the protocol win occur within the
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the character of the flag floating from her
foremast was discerned and the castle sig
nailed: What is your purpose?"
To this the Sylvia answered.: 1--WE have
v&oy.o~r - aAlx.,1~
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msaan.a Svtves sna panghsera.

or Nilton's three wives and his Tsza. eions with them enough has been writ ten. It was hard thing to be Milton'a a wife or Milton's daughter. He waa stern, he was austere, he was self cen- tered; his impeeoable strength was puT. chased by q sublime and monotonous eeoism. which is the name they give to selfshness in poets, Very chill must have been the life of his girls in that Puritan house, reading to the inwrapped Puritan father from languages they did not understand and taking down from his lips poetry they understood still less. Milton found them undutifuL Poor lit- tle 'undutiful'' daughtersl Fathers had terrible conceptions of duty ill thoso days. Did any one ever want to know MiltonY Did any one eyer not want to know shakespeareP Doubtless there ara readers of tho Exeter Hall class who would have yearned for the godly com. Dany of the great Christian poet. '' But, on tho whole, how thankful one should be that Shakespeare was not 2 Christian pooti"-Aoademy.
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FASHIONS RANCHES.
White Costumes Reign In Franoa-Dxeal
 oS 1TousseIine de Laine.


 oS nIousseIine de Laine.
 Tailor made costumes, which hold theiF own in fashionable favor year after year, because they are so neat, serVioeable and becoming, nevertheless change somewhat from season to season, and are now no Iongor the rigid and severe apparel that they were when they first eame about The bolero, opening at will over blouses' of gauge, crape, lace or meusseline do soie, form frequent feature of this class of gowns, and short, close bodiees, with 6 slight basque, trimmed with galleon op military braid, are also much liked
 White moire forms a highly acceptable trimming for cloth gowns, eapes and wraps Although it Is not at all durable, 1t has tho force of novelty and fashion to back it, and Is groatly worn. Long travel ing wraps of cloth and cloth oapes have reyers and collars of cream or white moire, and medicl collars of cloth ara lined with the moire, which also forlns the lining of eapes themselves. A light silk lining is indispensable for cloth oapes, which are considered to lack elegance without it.
 White costumes aro enjoying a great vogue in France, and the vogue Ia con.
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stantly increasing one. In wooien gooda lawn and silk, etaminos, grenadino, linen and pique there arc charming gowns, suit. able for house and country or Seaside wear. The illustration shows a summer cos. tume having a skirt of cream moussoline de laino, shirrcd around the hips by three rows of gathering. The blouse bodice of pink surah is close fitting at tho back, while in front 1t has plaited plastron, with a pointed yoke of guipure. Tho plus tron is framed by double rufIlea of white surah. The close sleeves hayo slight bouf- fants at the top, and tho bolt of emorald green satin is closed by paste buckle, A hat of white straw is worn, trimmed with wh't8 lace and pink flowers.
 .JUDIC CHOLLET.
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TELLS 4 LONG STORY.
Granite Monument at Ar.sis.s,n ua.
 calls Q FnmilY IE story.

Ma5oT Kingsbury had a daughter aa well as the son who fell at Antietarn. The daughter married Simon Bolivar Buekner of Kentucky some time before the war. When General Buclzner decided to go with the Confectionery, the danger of eonfiseation of his wife's interest in the Chicago estate confronted him A family council resulted i'll the transfer of Mrs. Buclner's s property to her brother. Colonel Kingsbury fell in battle with out leaving q will to protect his sisters inheritance When tho war closed, the return of Mrs. Buckner' s interest in heg fathers estate was asked for in behalf of her children. Mrs. Kingsbury de. clined to concede it. She claimed all that had been left in her husbands name for her son and herself. Litiga- tion followed and dragged along fos years. Major Kingsbury' 8 70 acres were in the heart of Chicago when the fro occurred
 In the years immediately following the war Washington had few women more talked about than the beautiful widows, Mrs. Becky Jones and Mrs. Kingsbury, tho nieces of an ex-presi4 dent of the United States Mrs. Kings, bury became tho wife of Gallatin Law renee, son of one of the wealthiesa manufacturers ill Rhode Island. Galla- tin Lawrence had chosen a diplomatic career. He was sent to Costa Rica as minister When he oame back, society St the capital had 8 great sensation over tho talk of duel between Minister Lawrence and Captain von der Hass of the Belgian legation because of tho cap tain's attentions to tho beautiful Mrs. Lawrence. The Belgian sailed for Eu- rope. So did Mrs. Lawrence. Gallatin Lawrence followed. There was duel and then a divorce case. Von der Hass went to Egypt. Mrs. Lawrence went there too Gallatin Lawrence returned to the States,
 The son of Colonel Kingsbury was sent to Oxford His inheritance was cut in two by decision restoring to her heirs Mrs. Buckner's share in the 10 acres One day young Kingsbury came homo from Oxford, bringing college friend. Between the English student and Mrs. Lawrence en attachment quickly developed. Mrs. Lawrence was twice tho age of her sons chum. Sine married him and is, or was the last that friends in this country learned, living with him abroad. Kingsbury married a Levantine, and he, too, Is in foreign country. The fortune acquired through the Chicago investment has been much reduced. Mrs. Becky Jones' after o long career in Washington. travelled exten- siyely and settled in Canada, where she is still living, by all accounts. This is the complicated sequel, briefly told, of the events which the granite monument above the stone bridge at Antietam oommegnoratea --St Louis Globe.Demo-
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knew no medicine, save the simple herbs gathered by his squaws
 Civilized man leads an unnatural and an unhealthy life. Unlike the Indian if he would maintain his physical and mental health, he must take reasonable precau- tions to combat disease. Nearly all dis eases have their inception in disorders of the digestion, torpidity of the liver and 3mpurity of the blood. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discoveryis made of simple herbs, It restores the lost appetite, makes diges- ton and assimilation perfect, invigorates the liver, puri6es the blood and promotes the natural processes of exeretion and se- cretion. It sends the rich red, 1ife-givinp blood bounding through the arteries and corrects all circulatory disturbances. It dispels headaches, nervousness, drowsi- ness, lassitude, and drives out all impuri. ties and disease germs. It cures o8 per cent. of all cases of consumption. bron- chitis, asthma and diseases of the air-pas. sages. 1t gives sound and refreshing sleep. drives away all bodily and mental fatigue and imparts vigor and health to every or gan of the body. MeG.c;ae dealers sell it, and have nothing else, just as good
 "A few of my symptoms" writes Charles Book, of Climax, Kalamazoo Co, Mich, "were heartburn, fuilness after eating, pain in my bowels, bad taste in my mouth, and occasional fever and hot aushes. Dr, Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cured all thsse ead I am perfectly Rell.'
 Dr. Piefce's Pleasant Pellets are sure, speedy and permanent cure for eonstipa- tion. One little Pellet ia gentle iaxa- tive and two mild cathartic They never gripe. Found at ell medicine etoTes.
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AIl NIusa I8e Enthuaiastlo.

Enthusiasm In tho church, to bo of- feetive, must bo common to all, The poor man or woman should carry ae much moral responsibility in it's sup port as the rich man. Fivo cents a Sun day from poor man who intends reg ularly is worth more than 9l50 0 year from e rich man who goes once CT twice and tells the pastor that he is always present in spirit A pastor does not take n great deal of satisfaction in preaching to disombodiea spirits. - Rev. Dr. George L. Perrin, Everyday Church, Boston