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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

Frederick w. PlaSted was in Bangor
yesterday.
Lester Partridge has returned from a
visit to Boston.
{. II. Holt passed Sunday al his home
in Pishon's Ferry.
Fred Darling has returned from
North Woodstock.
Charles S. Pope of Manchester, was
in the city. Saturday.
F. II. Rowe of Bath, was in the city
on business. Saturday,
The Sons Of Veterans fair opens, to-
night, in Meonian hall
J. A. Thompson Of Brunswick, visited
the Capital, Saturday.
II. Wheeler Of Waterville, was one Of
Saturdays visitors to the city
H. T. Weeks of Cooper's Mills was in
the city on business, Saturday.
L. NJ Torrey of Bangor. called on
friends in the Capital, Saturday.
Harry f. Sampson of Brunswick,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

see one 1913 0i9 q i 25l % "A. 251 %
Statement of accounts for II months
ending Fc b:ualy 2S, 1898.
Or or. Dr. Or.
CITY If Balance Balance.
Augusta %. SCI. 81 i@3 0l9. 29 21155.33S5.5li
Trust funds. 81, loo.o0'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17

Setps are being taken to ascertain and
determine to the entire satisfaction Of
the War Department officials the most
available points on the Atlantic and
Gulf coasts from which to embark large
numbers of men. Major General VIII
son has expressed the opinion that
Charleston offers the best harbor facili-
ties for embarkation between there and
New Orleans. The depth of the water
at low tide is slightly over twenty feet
while at Savannah it is about seven
teen, and at Fernandina, Fla, the cap
tains of the vessels say they cannot get
into the harbor
General Wilson has dispatched an of
ficer to Newport News to look into the
question of shipping facilities, harbor
camp grounds and water supply at that
place, which seems to Indicate that the
Department is considering the question
of sending some troops there for en-
barkation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17
CAMP CUBA LIBRE HEALTHY.
So Says General Lee in Report to the
War Department.

SO Says General Lee in a Report to the
War Department.
Washington, ID. c., July 16.-The Of
ficials of the War Department have in
stituted inquiries into the sanitary con-
dtion of the various military camps in
Florida with a view to the removal of
the troops to more salubrious places in
case it be found advisable to do SO. In
view of the reported appearance of sus-
picious cases of fever among the troops
ut Tampa, the Secretary of War has
telegraphed General Coppinger, in com
mand of the military district, to make a
full report of the sanitary conditions
there. In case of necessity the troops
will be Immediately transferred to
Chickamauga Or some other camp in a
more northern latitude,s probably New.
port News, Va. According to Il report
inst received at the War Department
from Major General Lee, commanding
the troops at Jacksonville, there is no
occasion for any change from a sani
tary point. He says that the camp al
Jacksonville is in excellent condition
with plenty of water and all the requi
sites for a camp.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17
MUST GIVE UP THEIR ARMS.

Washington, ID. c., July 16.-The arms
surrendered by the Spanish soldiers at
Santiago to General Shafter will be
kept by the United States government
This conclusion, reached late this after
noon by the President and Secretary Al
GER WAS made public by the latter as
he left his office after six o'clock to-
night.
"All those who have arms will turn
them over to this government. This is
final" These were the Secretary S
words when asked for information on
the subject "And' he added, in re-
sponse to a further inquiry and to clear
any doubt that might exist on the sub
ject. ''the rifles will not be returned tC
SPAIN
This decision of the Presidents applies
alike to those Spanish soldiers who have
not been engaged with the United
States troops. as well as to those who
have been participants in the recent bat
ties.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17
THE SPANISH PRISONERS
Work of Transferring Them TO Camp
Long Begun.

Portsmouth, \. III. July 16.-The work
of transferring the Spanish prisoners
from the cruiser Harvard to Camp
Long on Seavey's Island, began at 3
o'clock this forenoon.
The first barge carried AS half naked
seamen who belonged to the Almirante
Oquendo. The work continued until
nearly o'clock when the last barge
load was put ashore. Forty men in the
sick bay were left on the ship.
Four deaths occurred during the night
among the prisoners, two having died on
the island and two on board the Har-
ward. One of the deaths on the vessel
was IL victim of paralysis. The other
to heart disease One of the men who
died from wounds. The conditions of
one of the cruisers in Cervera's fleet He
was avictim of paralysis. The other
died from wounds. The condition OF
those who are under the care of medical
officers, with the exception of two, are
improving.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17

missioner in turn was asked II they were
satisfactory. When they replied in the
affirmative. General Wheeler asked them
to affx their signatures. This they APP
peared reluctant to do, but they could
not well refuse. When all had signed,
the commissioners separated, to meet
again at $50 in the morning.
The present municipal authorities are
to continue in control of the city until
the Spanish troops are embarked. The
Spanish troops from other points are to
be embarked at the nearest ports.
Refugees are to return to their homes,
but not until the sanction of Madrid IS
received, and the same applies to the
removal of the Instructions at the mouth
of the harbor.
Pending this. however. Miss Clara
Barton and the Red Cross agents, with
supplies are allowed to enter the city
over the line of the Juragua railroad.
The water which was cut is TO be re-
paired today.
No Cubans are allowed to enter the
city.
All the artillery and the batteries at
the harbor entrance are to be left intact.
and we are TO obtain possession of the
gunboat in the harbor.
The troops which We're landed ut
Siboney. but which were not brought up.
are to be sent back on board the trans
ports Immediately.
The condition of Santiago is said to
be dreadful. with filth and stencil every
where. There is much sickness among
the Spanish soldiers, due to bad and in
sufficient food, and there are many yell
low fever cases in the hospitals.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17

lowing messages were sent to-day by
President Mckinley and Secretary IL. A.
Alger:
ITO General Shafter, commanding,
Front, near Santiago:
"The President of the United States
sends to you and your brave army the
profound thanks of the American peo-
pie for the brilliant achievements at
Santiago, resulting in the surrender OF
the city and all of the Spanish troops
and territory under General Toral. Your
splendid command has endured not only
the hardships and sacrifices incident to
campaign and battle, hut in stress of
heat and weather has triumphed over OBJ
stacles which would have overcome men
less brave and detennined. One and
all have displayed the most conspicuous
callantry and earned the gratitude of
the nation. The hearts of the people
turn with tender sympathy to the sick
and the wounded. May the Father of
Mercies protect and comfort them.
lSigned "WM. MCKINLEY"
ALGER THANKS HIM.
''i'c Major General Shafter, Front
This decision of the President applies
alike to those Spanish soldiers who have
not been engaged with the United
States trops as well as to those who
have been participants in the recent bat
ties.
(Signed) "R. A. ALGER,
"Spcretary of War"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17
TO FREE POLITICAL EXILES.
Believed Watson Will Release Those
Banished to Fernandino Po.

Believed Watson Will Release Those
Banished to Fernandino Po.
San Francisco, Cal, July 16.-The
Evening Post says:
From private informa tion received in
this city by sympathizers with the Gu
ban cause. there is reason to believe that
Commodore Watson may include i'll his
mission to the Spanish coast Il visit first
or afterward, to the island Fernandino
Po off the African coast, to release from
Imprisonment many people banished to
that island for political reasons by
Spain. Most of the prisoners are Cuban
sympathizers-
THAT some consideration has been
given to this proposition by the govern
ment, or that the latter intends to adopt
some other and immediate plan for Sc
curing the release of the Cuban prisoners
of war is partly evidenced by dispatch
received here reading as follows:
Hopes for the release shortly of
Herrera and others have suddenly
grown brighter. Mckinley gives us
great assurances of prompt action now. y
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17
THE CARLISTS' MOVEMENTS.
They Are Causing Much Apprehension
in Spain.

Madrid, July 16.-(6 p. m.)-Senor Sa-
gasta declares that he is wholly without
information from Santiago owing To the
interruption of cable connection between
Spain and Cuba.
The movements of the CdrliStS are
causing increased anxiety. The organ
ization of the adherentS of the pretender
is complete an they have representatives
i'll every town. The rural clergy. especi-
ally i'll the BanCe provinces and i'm Ma
varre, Catalonia and Valencia, are pow
erful anXiliaries of Don Carlos. whose
order would be sufficient to cause the
simultaneous appearance of bands in vari-
Gus districts
The government has 100000 troops
i'll readiness for eventualteS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17
FINAL REPORT OF CASUALTIES

General Shafter's Headquarters, July
15.-Via Kingston, Jamaica, July Is.
$3.50 p. m.)-The final report of casual
ties in the army since it landed in Cuba
three weeks ago has been forwarded 70
Washington. 1t shows an aggregate
of | ,914 officers and men killed, wounded
and missing. The killed number 246 of
whom 21 were officers; wounded. 1854,
of whom 9S are officers; and MISSING,
81, including no officers. OF the wound
ed only 6S have died
Colonel Pope, the surgeon in chief,
says this is a remarkably small number
of fatalities, considering the large num-
ber of wounded. In the field hospitals
there have been Il remarkably small
number of sceptic wounds, and but two
cases of gangrene have developed, one of
which resulted fatally.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17
The Full 'Sk0rU OF
th8 Negotiations
The Preliminary Basis for the Capitulation
Signed Under Ceiba Tree Shortly
After Midnight of July IS.
GENERAL TORAL MAKES
A PATHETIC APPEAL

Thirteen Articles of General Agreement Were Drawn Up
by Captain MiIey-Many of the Terms Used Struck
HarshIy on the Super-Sensitve Spanish Ear, and
Were, Accordingly, Changed Without Any
Alteration of the Sense-A General
Wheeer's Request the Spanish Com
mssioners Then Affixed Their
Signatures to the Agreement
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17
A STEAMER BURNED.
How the Fire Originated Mystery.
Loss Pretty Well Covered.

Norfolk. Va, July 16-The steamer
Northampton was burned at 4:15 this
morning at the Old Dominion pier. How
the fire originated is mystery, as the
fires were carefully banked last night
There were Il number of narrow es-
capes by employees asleep on board. Ev-
erything on board was lost.
The Peekskill. anchored near, was
slightly damaged by the intense heat
from the burning vessel. The North
ampton was towed to Berkeley flats and
beached. She was built in 1880. and
valued at S65,0O0; pretty well covered
by insurance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17
igned) wv. IL. SHAFIER.
"Major General, U. S. v"
WAR DEPARTMENT GRATIFIED

Washington. ID. c., July 16.-Secre-
tary Alger. Secretary Gage, General
brooke and General Corbin had con-
ference with the President late this
afternoon over the dispatch from General
Shafter. giving the terms of the surrend-
or of Santiago, and the Spanish army
under General Toral They expressed
themselves as highly satisfied at the out
come Of the Santiago campaign, as
well as the terms of the surrender. 1t
was eminently satisfactory, Secretary
Alger said, and it was great relief to
know that all had been accomplished
on the terms which had been secured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17
SPANISH FORCES WILL
LAY DOWN THEIR ARMS,

Which will be Kept by This Government, Though the Com
missoners Recommend that They Return to Spain
With Them as They have SO Bravey Defended
Them--The Officers are to Retain Their Side
Arms and Officers and Men Their Per-
sonaI Property--The Conditions
of Capituation Include
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17
POINTS OF EMBARKATION.

Trying to Ascertain the best Ports from
Which to Embark Great Bodies of
Men.
Washington, ID. c., July 16.-Major
General Brooke, commanding the troops
at Chickamauga, was in conference sew
eral times to-day with Secretary Alger.
The two went to-day with Secretaryyy
The two went over to the White House
where questions relating presumably 20
the proposed Porto Rico expedition were
discussed for some time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17
SPANISH TROOPS SAIL THE 9th

Every Effort will Be Bent Toward EX-
pediting Their Departure.
Washington, July 16-Unless present
plans miscarry, the Spanish soldiers sur
rendered at Santiago will sail from Cuba
for Spain on July 25th. This date has
been fixed by the War Department and
every effort will be bent toward expeGit-
ing their departures 1t was announced to-
night that the Department had decided
to ask bids from steamship companies
for the transportation of the prisoners to
their native land and proposals will be
issued early next week
The contract, it is understood, will also
include the subsistence of the men during
the voyage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17
ALL FORCES AND
WAR MATERIAL
IN TERRITORY

Surrendered to the United States. The Spanish
Volunteers Wishing to Remain in Cuba Du
ing Present War May do so under Parole.
Spanish Commander may Take Military Ar
chiyes Of Surrendered District. The Wash
ingion Authorities are Much Graifed Over
the Outcome Of the Campaign and The Terms,
Of Surrender. The Porto Rcan Expedition
and Commodore Watson's Departure for
Spain will Now Engage The Attention Of the
War Department.
Washington. July 16.-9 p. m.-The
following message has just been received
and given out by Adjutant General Cor
bin:
Camp, near Santiago. July 16.-The
surrender has been definitely settled. and
the arms will be turned over tomorrow
morning, and the troops will be marched
out as prisoners of war. The Spanish
colors will be hauled down at o'clock,
and the American flag hoisted.
(Signed.) ..SHAFTER,
major General
SHAFTER'S EARLIER DISPATCH.
Washington, D. c., July 16.-The
War Department today issued the fol
lowing bulletin:
playa del Este, July 16.
"Adjutant General, U. S. A., Washing
ton, ID. c.:
"Headuuarters near Santiago, July
16.-The conditions of capitulation in
clude all forces and war material LII lie
scribed territory. The United States
agrees with as little delay as possible to
transport all Spanish troops in district
to the Kingdom of Spain, the troops, as
far as possible, to embark near the gar
rison they now occupy. Officers to re-
tain their side arms and officers and men
to retain their personal property. Span
ish commander authorized to take mill
tary archives belonging to surrendered
district. All the Spanish forces known
as volunteers. moirilzadves and guerillas
who wish to remain in Cuba may do Sc
under parole during the present war,
giving up their arms. Spanish forces
will march out of Santiago with honors
of war. depositing their guns at point
mutually agreed upon to await DISPOSE
ton of the United States government
it being understood that the United
States commissioners will recommend
that the Spanish soldiers return to Spain
with arms they SO bravely defended.
This leaves the question of return OF
arms entirely in the hands of the gov
ernment. | invite attention to the fact
that several thousand surrendered, said
nv General Toral to be about twelve
thousand. against whom shot has not
been fired The return to Spain of the
troops i'm this district amounts to about
twenty-four thousand, according to Gen
eral Toral.
(Signed.) "W. r. SHAFTER.
''Maior General, Z. S. v"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17
OUR GRAVE RESPONSIBILITY.
Transporting the Spanish Troops Vast
Undertaking Ammunition For Wat,
son.

CndertaklnS--Amm For Wat
son.
Washington, j.. c., July 16.-The
fact that appeared at last satisfactorily
established this evening. after another
twenty-four hours active cable CORE
spondence with General Shaftcr was
that the Spanish army had surrendered.
About that there could be no doubt but
unfortunately the details are still a
good deal beclouded as set out in Gen
eral Shafter's last dispatch. 1t is real
lied here that the terms imposed by
the commissioners as to the removal
OF the Spanish troops. now augmented
to a formidable total, involve grave re-
sponsibilty for our government. Still,
the staff corps of the War Department
have risen so well to meet every emer-
.cncy as, it occurred that there can be
no doubt of their ability to solve the
large questions presented by thenecessi-
ty of removing this army across the At
lantic. Fortunately Secretary Alger in
anticipation Of heavy demands upon the
Department in the matter of transporta-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17
WILL READ TO EVERY REGI
MENT

Washington. July 16.-9:15 p. m.-The
following has been received at the White
House:
playa del Este, July 1G, via Hayti.
ITO the President:
Camp near Santiago, July 16.-I
thank you and my army thank you for
your congratulations telegram of to-day.
] am proud to say every one in it per-
formed his duty gallantly. Your mes
sage will be read to every regiment in the
army at noon tomorrow
(Signed) "SHAFTER.
"Maior General"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17
TRANSPORTS AT CHARLESTON.
TO Be Used for Carrying Troops t.
Porto Rico.

Charleston. S. c., July 16.-The mo.
81" formerly the steamship mobile, y
arrived here to-day. The vessel is to
be used in transporting troops to Porto
Rico. The transports now here are the
Grand Duchess, "The No. 33. and 'Thc
No. 81" The three of them have ample
room for 1000 troops.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17
IN HONOR OF OUR VICTORY.
A National Salute Fired on Marion
Square, Charleston.

Charleston, S. c., July 16-A national
salute in honor of the victory of the
army and navy at Santiago, was fired
on Marion Square at noon to-day by the
German artillery. The salute was fired
at the request of the Mayor of Charles
ton. and was probably the first demon
strdtion of the kind that has yet been
made.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17
THANKS OF THE PEOPLE.

McKinley's Graceful Acknowledgements
of Shafter's Distinguished Services.
Washington, d. c.. July 16.-The fol-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-17

Washington, ID. c.. July 16.-(Special.) }
:. Robert 2. Hyde has been appomred
postmaster ut Whittier and Lydia j.
Ratl;T at Doep Creek.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-27
SONGS 10 EXCHANGE.

Aute., Miss.-Dear Haphsumer: II is cold
Itaps, out here. Please npeu tho door to yop:
happy circle Il looks 50 pleasant in there.
How many OF YOU ]iaps lave planted your
garden? We have planted ours and 1t is very
pretty and green. There are only two xmas
OF vegetables 10 not Ike -olra and peets
| viii exchange the songs II Want 10 On Bnex
10 My Home Again.. 'Iennie My Own True
Loved One" Sweet Apple Blossoms and
"In the Baggage Coach Ahead"' for the songs
1.-The Dying Cowboy Two Little Girls IN
Rlue" THE Ship That Never Returned ana
Sweet Bunch OF Daisies
Looi: here, Hnps, what about another con-
test? | think vegetable contest would be
nice would like to correspond with some
of the Flaps about my age-o years. Your
friend Carrie shrhder.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-27
nooK CONTEST WANTED.

Houston, rfxas.--Dear HEphammer: | have
not written IN long time. I sympathize with
Mary smith ia the loss Of her brother nnd
mosber | have not lost a brother. but lost
a innfher eleven years ago and father four
yeaig ago Rut this year my old white
LeYdes grandfather was taken away where he
will rest ever with God In heaven aad wait
fos my dear old grandmother 70 CONE.
Grandfather was u years old; Iie was
Bucnn Vista He was loved by all his friends
and WAS great loss TO mt.
we are all glad TO know our Post goes all
over tho United States and that members have
Joined us from Brooklyn and New York, How
many Haps like readngG Why don't they
have n book contest? remain a true Hap.
Shdie MnrTias.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-27
A PLEA ron DEEP WATER.

For the Post.
tsuggested by some lines seen in The
Post sumo weeks ago.
Who would ever wish to recall the scene
OF rugged banks OF muddy stream,
With deepened channel, broadened. beautl-
fed.
On which white winged ships could ever
ride.
Bringing to Houston wharvcs aud very
door
All kinds of merchandise for needed st,rs.
Who would with sickly sentiment stakle
DER.
This grand Improvement sim deplore.
To achieve this one great. grand success,
All Texas land TO help and bless,
Remove tho trash from the bayou's stream,
with labor realize perfect dream
Make II clothe and feed the poor,
Who are always needy At your door
Giving work is giving bread,
Returns In blessing on the giyers head.
Creeping vines and tangled woods,
Are themes DER which the port oroods
To him these scenes, ever inspiring, ntw,
Fill him with rapture grand and true.
But he who tolls for his daily broad
Sees not the halo round his held
"The desert made to blossom like the lose"
Better TO him than woods where nothng
Grows
Talk of metaphor and leafy dells.
Commerce gues whore need comneiS,
II It does few old landmarks change.
Who could be loser where all is gain;
To beautty the page OF thought.
Weave the golden threads enwrought
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-27
DEBATES SUGGESTED.

Ilprisyille Texas,--Denr Haphamnier: Here
coneG a Huntsville Hap. ! have never writ,
ten before, but have been reading the page
Tor boys and girls for some time ! am giil
IL years old. but win COON be IL Ny father
taxes The Semi Weekly Post and likes II
vefy much. ! go 10 the Huntsville public
sehrol-
Hnv many OF the IIappyhammera like TO
read? | am very fond Of bucks, The Scot
tisn Chiefs" is about the hsst book have
ever read. II was hard 70 toll which liked
upcn Bruce think II would be nice TO have
a debate and let the boys support. one side and
ths girls tho other. agree with velma s.
about contests getting old | shall suggest
sorne subjects for debate: Resolved. That
Austin did more for Tsxas than Houston. =
sIleseiycG, That Girls are Of more use than
boya'. Let the g!iis be on ths afhImatiss
side OF either OF these subjects,
will ask few questions In history: HOW
long did the grand trial. Or Joan OF Az
last How long did the journey Of Peter the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-27

Great over Europe last, and what did no ac-
comrlish BY Y? Who VAS William Tell, and
what caused him 10 do the great thing he did
! shall look for answers soon In some OF the
le,tcfs. My iayorltc flower Is the violet The
Wild violet IS prcttier and larger, but the
tame ones are so fragrant My fayofite study
IS history. II is like a story like grammar
next TO history ,...s
Grover Cleveland Farmer. you must write
ngnin soon. enjoyed your letter very much.
Henrietta Skrsder must write asain, too IL
WIS sad about poor MIR. Brcykin losing his
property and health. y l liked the piece m Inc
Post about King Alfonso. Please have some-
thing true and interesting on the page Tor Che
Flaps again soon. Good bye to all OF tue
Happy Your friend. :s.s
Ruth Laurence.