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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-06-08

n GRING, President and Manager
o' MILLER, General Agent.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-06-19
WAR COUNCIL.
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He was accompanied by a lieutenant of the
army of liberation" Captain Conte and his
companion left Gomez in Las Vallas. The
general then had with him body guard of
only sixty men-a cavalry escort. There was
little food in the region where Gomez was
making his headquarters, so he did not mass
any large number of men there, but had
them spread over large extent of terri
tory and directed their movements from his
headquarters. He has all the necessary ar
rangements made for the concentration Of
the troops when the proper time comes, but
keeps them scattered and employed in a
guerrilla warfare in the meantime, so that
they may find food. The captain claims
that Gomez can concentrate $1,000 armed
men in d short time at any point where il is
men who are attached to GomeZ's army and
are only waiting for arms to be available
for defensive or offensive operations.
In skrmish with guerriIlas about three
arm by a Mauser bullet. The wound healed
quickly. however in spite of the generals
advanced age, and when the captain left
headquarters the old chief was able to use
his arm as well as before he was hit.
After leaving Gomez the ENJOYS made
their way to the seacoast living upon sweet
potatoes and fruit which they found along
the way. For two DAYS they were without
food at all. Finally they reached the sea-
were taken by a fishing boat to a small cay
where they waited until a vessel of the
blockading fleet was reported. when they
put off in a row boat and were picked up
six miles off the coast. The vessel which
picked them up was the tug Osceola, Cap
tain Purcell. The Osceola is one Of the aux
Hilary fleet They We're nearly naked and
nearly famished when they were taken on
board the Osceola. but the officers of the
vessel supplied them with food and clothing
and carried them into Key West. From
there they came on at once to this city with
their dispatches.
Gomez is now especially desirous of re-
ceiving arms and food 1t is understood that
a definite plan for the cooperation of the
troops under Gomez with the United States
troops when the time for such cooperation
arrives has been arranged between the gen.
eral and the War Department at Washing
ton. Meantime Gomez will keep his forces
scattered.
Captain Conte says that from information
received from Gomez's spies 1t Is known
that In all the garrison towns held by the
Spaniards sickness Is making great ravages
among the troops The hospitals in Havana
are so ovcrcrowded with sick that proper
medical attention cannot be given them.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-06-19
Joke on Musical sharps.


Several prominent members of Philadel-
phia society are beginning to realize the
huge practical joke that was played on them
recently. The JOKER besides being a social
swell is a clever pianist, and so is especial
ly intimate with that portion of society
interested in things musical. The pianist
who will be known as Smith" because that
isn't his real name, studied abroad and
while there became friends with a cele-
brated violinist who appeared recently in
New York city. Smith took a trip to that
city to see his friend, spent two pleasant
days with him and returned after the violin
ist had promised to come to PHILADELPHIA
and return the visit. Smith was. of course
elated and invited number of his friends
to meet the celebrity on the date of the pro-
posed visit A couple of days before the
date Smith received letter from the violin
ist stating that the visit would have to he
postponed indefinitely. Smith is somewhat
of a joker, and he decided to hoodwink his
expected guests. An intimate friend was
let into the scheme, and together they went
down Carpenter street TO engage an Italian
violin player. The object was TO secure
one who resembled Smiths friend, regard
less of musical ability. and after a days
search they found violinist who filed the
Dill He was also a fair player. The italian
was let into the scheme and was coached
for his part. At the musicale Smith an
nounced that his friend was indisposed, but
would play few selections. These were
rapturousiy applauded by the musical
critics, and several secured scrawling auto
graphs from the virtuoso. In some way the
secret has leaked out, and the proud own
ers OF the autographs are hurriedly leaving
on their summer vacations.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-06-19
WAY is PAVED.
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lowed in. The New York's cutter was hit
ten times and a marine in the cutter of the
Massachusetts had the stock of his rifle
shattered, but by great good luck no one
was hit. The Texas opened fire with her
six-pounders on the hillside and the Vixen
steamed right into the cove and peppered
the blockhouse with her rapid-fre guns
Eventually the Spaniards retreated to the
woods and the two steam cutters withdrew
The Yankee arrived here to-day and Cap
tain Brownson reported that on Wednesday
last, when off Cienfuegos, a Spanish gum
boat came out to meet the Yankee, evident
ly mistaking her for a. merchant vessel. The
Spaniard, however soon saw his mistake,
turned tail and opened fire, which was hotly
returned by the Yankee. The latter chased
the gunboat until the Spaniard took refuge
in the harbor, whose forts opened fire on the
American vessel. Thereupon the Yankee en-
gagged the eastern and western batteries, but
seeing no chance of catching the gunboat,
the Yankee withdrew During the engage
ment a Spanish shell burst over the Yankee
and falling fragment struck a landsman
named Kennedy, formerly an insurance
clerk in New York city, inflicting a severe
flesh wound on his right shoulder. He is ex-
pected to recover. The Spanish gunboat
chased by the Yankee was of about 500 tons
and 200 feet long. The naval reserves who
man the Yankee fought we'll
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-06-19
GOOD POINT TO WATCH.
How Havana is Supplied with Pro-
visions from Jamaica.


Copyright, 1898. by the Associated Press)
PORT ANTONIO, Jamaica, via King
ston, June 18.-Well authenticated reports
reach here that Havana is receiving sup
plies through Batabano, on the south side
of Cuba, opposite Havana. The supplies
are taken to the Isle of Pines off the south
coast of Cuba, in large ships and are carried
across in small boats to Batabano and from
there are taken to Havana, a distance Of
twenty-five miles, by rail. The American
commercial agent at Port Antonio has noti-
fled the Washington government that this
is going on.
1t is almost impossible to get provisions
on the Island of Jamaica, all supplies being
sold to a Spanish agent. The Spanish con-
sui at Kingston is offering high prices, spot
cash, for provisions. The Spanish steamer
Pursima Conception, which left Kingston
on June 16 with cargo of provisions for
the south coast of Cuba, cleared for Santa
go de Cuba, but is supposed to be bound for
Batabano,
An English newspaper correspondent from
Havana arrived here yesterday. He says
there are ample supplies of all kinds except
flour in the city, and that supplies are con-
stantly landing at Batabano. The American
blockade at that point, he says, amounts to
little.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-06-19
sPANIARD REBUFFED.
Informed that Hawaii Is an Ally of
the United States.

VICTORIA, b. c., June 1S.-The follow
ing was received from Honolulu today
per the steamer Miowera: Following is the
Spanish vice consul at this. port and the
Hawaiian government relating to the enter
tainment of American troops at this port:
Honolulu. June l.
''H p. Cooper, minister of foreign affairs:
"Sir-In my capacity as vice consul for
Spain, have the honor to enter formal pro-
test with the Hawaiian government against
the constant violations of neutrality in this
harbor while actual war exists between
Spain and the United States of America.
Requesting you to acknowledge receipt Of
this communication, have the honor to be,
sir.
III. RENJES, Vice Consul for SPAIN"
The reply of the government, which is now
olulu, June 6.-Sir: In reply to your note of
the 1st inst, have the honor to say that
owing to the intimate relations now exist
ing between this country and the United
State, this government has not issued a
proclamation of neutrality. having reference
to the present conflict between the United
States and Spain; but, on the contrary, has
rendered to the United States privileges and
assistance, for which reason your protest
can receive no further consideration than
to acknowledge its receipt. have the honor
to be, sir, your obedient servant,
HENRY E. COOPER,
Minister of Foreign Affairs.
''To H. Renjes. Esq, Vice Consul for Spain,
Honolulu II. -
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-06-19

Der of armed ships. other vessels Of war
and armed merchant ships. The total is
never less than four. / have taken the
Enanto passes and the vigilant gunboat
Magnet is here ready to fall on them where
damage can be done. / remain in Caima-
nera and Will only leave when | think 1t
nize the American ships with rife fire. Forts
Sandoval and Cayo Toro fired their pieces
of artillery, but their effectiveness was in
terfered with by the shortness of their
range, or when the ships retired to the
center or the channel and took up a posi-
ton In the middle OF the bay. Sandoval has
not over seven rounds of armor piercing
projectiles and Caimanera battery did not
fire, reserv1ng its fire until the ships en-
tered the channel, which is where its guns
reach.
Il am told that the insurgent forces at
Baracoa have come down to Signabos. be-
ing apparently greatly pleased at noting
session of the outer bay, as if for a base
OF operations, the American ships having
anchored as If in one of their own ports.
Since Saturday the Americans have cut
the cables which are at the entrance and
the center of the harbor, and 1 have not
peen able 70 repair them, but they have not
against moleSted me, except with TWO can
non shots on Monday 1t appears from the
work which is being done that the Amer
mines or to place their ships so as to disem-
bark troops at Playa del Este, their favor
lte place II this turns out to be the case,
and that have been the first to call your
attention to it, / would suggest that some
OF our vessels should come here. The men,
bers OF the fire brigade are in good spirits
am continuing to serve out half rationS
OF everything, and in that way | shall be
able to reach to the end of the month only,
especially IN bread. / have no flour OF any
kind, as have previously said, and / have
no way OF getting any, as there has been
no grain here for some time past. We are
equally short of quinine in the hospitals.
However, L have taken possession of the
private drug stores and will have enough
until the end of the month. The town is
suffer1ng from privation. On Saturday we
had only two men wounded. At Craigo
MORO the cable house was riddled with
shell, but it still stands, and if the Ameri
cans abandon the port. which l doubt, ev-
erything possible will be done to re-estab-
lish communication, to which end have
everything ready.
To-day there is in the harbor large ar
mored vessel, the Oregon and seven more
vessels, with large transport the ST Paul,
which appears to be store ship. They pa
troll the Playo with armed launches l re-
turn to Caimauera after seeing the bearer
of this dispatch started. He is worthy of
my confidence, and as messenger of brig
ade has rendered me good services. By sea
J, have a ready youth, who has served in
the navy, and who volunteered to 60 1
earnestly recommend him to your Excel
lency, should he arrive.
FELIX PAREJO,
Commanding Second Brigade, Eastern
Military Division of Cuba"
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-06-19
ANOTHER CABINET CRISIS
RESIGNATION OF ITALIAN MINISTRY
ANNOUNCED By RUDINI.
Parliamentary Situation Not to the
Liking of the Marquis-M. Sarrian
Summoned by NJ. Faure.

ROME, June 1S--In the Chamber Of
Deputies to-day the premier, the Marquis
di Rudini, announced that the Ministry,
which was formed only on May 81, had re-
signed. Amid considerable excitement, the
Marquis di Rudini said that, after consid-
ering the parliamentary situation and in or
der not to prejudice a grave public ques-
ton, the ministers had placed their resigna-
tions in the hands of the King. who reserved
the right of decision relative to their ac-
ceptance, remark which was greeted with
murmurs. Continuing, the marquis said the
Ministry would remain in office for the
present in order to attend to routine busl-
ness and safeguard public order. He then
begged the Chamber to suspend its sttings
The request was met with shouts OF MOI
"No"' The premier added that the Cham
ber could confer on it's president the power
of resummonlng the deputies when it was
considered necessary to do so without ap-
proving a vote for a short period. Loud
dissenting murmurs followed this sugges-
tion
The Marquis di Rudini repeated his state
ments later, in substance, in the Senate,
where they were well received. The Senate
then adjourned without debate.
Signor Vendomini, Republican, demanded
that the sessions continue, and expressed
lively regret for the recent victims of the
military government" This caused loud
protests from all sides, and the extreme
Leftists rose and frantically cheered for
the army. The president of the chamber,
who was loudly cheered, angrily protested
against Signor Vendomini's remarks. and
Signor Sonnino, the former minister of the
treasury. moved a vote approving the con-
duct of the army during the recent unhap-
py events (Applause) After the minister
for war, Signor San Mariana, had made
speech eulogiZing the army the request, of
the Marquis Di Rudini that the chamber
suspend its sittings for the present, was APP
proved and the house adjourned. 1t is gen.
orally thought that the resignation of the
Ministry foreshadows grave events
Commenting on the Cabinet situation the
Opinione declares that the crisis will be
protracted. The Tribuna says it understands
that the Cabinet resigned because it an
ticipated defeat The Fanfulla says the pre-
vailing opinion favors a Liberal-Conserva-
tive Ministry.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-06-19
The Reicbst.r Elections.

BERLIN, June 1S-Reports of results In
the Reichstag elections from 391 districts
show the return of thirty-nine Conserva-
tives, nine Imperials, eighty-five Centrists,
four Reformers, nine National Liberals,
two Freisirnige Union candidates, one cam
didate of the Fresinnige People party, one
Agricultural League candidate, thirty-four
Socialists, fourteen Poles, one Dane, nine
Independent and two candidates of the
Peasants League. In ], ,991 districts reballots
will take place Friday next. There was a
riotous demonstration at Grueneberg, Prus-
sian Silesa, over the defeat of the Frei-
sinnige candidate. The police station was at
tackled but the riot was suppressed by a
detachment of uhlans.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-06-19
BETSY SMITH CONVICTED.
Found Guilty of killing Her Husband
for Insurance Money.

DES MONIES, Ia, June 16.-The jury in
the Betsy Smith murder trial to-day re-
turned verdict of guilty, imposing a sem
tence of life Imprisonment in the peniten-
tiary at Fort Madison. This was the second
trial of the case. On the first trial the same
sentence was imposed. The defendant was
guilty of the crime of numbering her hus-
band, Michael Smith, by administering NOR
phine and Rough on Rats. A rehearing was
given on the admission of a daughter of
Mrs. Smith that she and Mrs. Smith ad-
ministered the drugs. A quantity of NOR
phine pellets were purchased. These were
given Smith, whose eyes had been shot
out by an unknown person while Smith was
asleep. The drugs. were placed in lemon
pie and in drink. Failing in the attempt to
get him out of the way, a box of Rough on
Rats was secured. A teaspoonful was given
in a glass of water, one in pie and one in
coffee. The crime was committed to Sc
cure insurance money.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-06-19
Movements of steamers.

NEW YORK, June 1S.-Arrived: Thing
valla, from Copenhagen; Umbria, from Liv
erpool; Peninsular, from Lisbon: Sailed:
Campania, for Liverpool: Phoenicia, for
Hamburg; Manitoba, for London; LIE Bre-
tagne, for Havre; Rotterdam, for Rotter-
dam; Furnessia, for Glasgow; Fulda, for
Genoa.
LIVERPOOL June 1S.-Arrived: Bowie,
from New York; Waesland, from London.
Sailed: Lucania, for New York.
GLASGOW, June 1S.-Arrived: Heslia,
from Baltimore. Sailed: Anchoria, for New
York.
SOUTHAMPTON, June 1S.-Arrived: Ere
men, from New York for Bremen.
MARSEILLES, June 1S.-Sailed: Patria
and Karamnia, for New York.
BREMEN, June 1S-Sailed: Koenigen
Louise, for New York.
PHILADELPHIA, June 1S.-Sailed: Bel
genland, for Liverpool.
HAVRE, June 18-Sailed: La Bour-
gogne, for New York.
ANTWERP, June 1S.-Sailed: Western
land, for New York.
BOSTON, June 1S.-Arrived: Cephalonia.
from Liverpool
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-06-19
REGIMENTAL BANDS.
Service Rendered by Men Popularity
Supposed to Be Ornamental.
Tamna etter in Naw York Tribune


Tampa Letter in New York Tribune
Every little while the rumor gets afloat
among laymen here that the regimental
bands are to be left behind in the invasion
of Cuba. This is supposed to indicate that
possible superfluities will be stricken off.
Army officers get indignant denying the re-
port. To them the musicians are as In
jutant or color sergeant, and the suggestion
of leaving them behind is considered a slight
on valuable branch Of the service. For
one thing, the band is expected to fight in
case of need Part of its duty is regular
rifle practice so the men can handle Krag-
Jorgensen as well as clarinet. They know
more or less about marching and drilling
from constant observation of the other SOL
diers, and would be able to hold up their
end in the field of battle. Cavalry bands
are armed with reVOlVerS instead of rifles.
Until the organization of hospital corps
for each regiment. musicians were ordered
to report to the surgeons when battle be-
gan. to act litter-bearers and hospital
assistants. Now, however, they will be less
needed for this. as each infantry regiment
has a Red Cross corps which may consist
of ten men, and each cavalry regiment one
of a maximum strength of fifteen men. 1t
is conceivable, however in a hot engage
ment, that the help of musicians will also
be needed.
A regimental band comprises twenty-five
men. Besides, there are twenty-four
buglers, two to company. The compost
tion Of the band varies. It's master has
certain discretion. but is limited by having
to accept the men who may happen TO be
available. Thus if a musicians time ex
pires he may be replaced by a man who
plays a different instrument and the band
master must regulate himself accordingly.
There is also a wide range in the quality
of the music If the colonel and his adj
jutant care about music they can force the
band to practice constantly and achieve
good results Some regiments, however, are
woefully deficient in this regard.
In the regular army the drum is back
number except as it appears in concerted
music. All the calls are by bugle. as this
has been found to have many points of su-
periorty. One is it's compact form, another
it's lesser liability to get out of order. A
drum may easily have it's head broken and
is difficult to mend in the field; it is useless
when wet. A bugle gives a far clearer
distance Beyond a certain limited range it
a drum, even when its noise is audible. The
derstanding is all-important.
Buglers have their traditions as we'll as
soldiers. The famous instance is that of
Major Glen, at Shiloh. then private who
sounded forward instead of retreat. and
turned the tide of battle. There is now
colored farrier in Troop G. of the Ninth
Cavalry, John Rogers, who won an Of
fetal certificate of merit while bugler in
his present regiment. 1t was in 1881, in
New Mexico, and he carried official dis
patches through a belauguering force of
Apache Indians. who fired on him repeat
edly. The musicians are warlike as their
fellows, and just as anxious for a go at the
naniardS
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-06-19
in August 1863 The last named was then
commander, and It was of him that Miles
o Reilly wrote

in August. 1863 Tie last named was then a
commander. and 1t was of him that Miles
o Reilly wrote:
All, met George Rodgers lies.
With dim and dreamlesS eyes,
He has airly won the prize
OF the sthriped and starry Shroud.
So you see for whichever of these the Rod
gers is named il carries memories of nero,
but in all likelihood it was christened IN
honor of the first of the race, so Tar as
America is concerned, the father of the Jonn
Rodgers of the war of 1912 having been
Scotchman.
Now as to the Ericsson
1t is idlA to expatiate upon that name.
You are al thoroughly familiar with the
subject. He was a Swede by birth, ana
died in New York in March, 1889, in ms
eighty-Seventh year. The story or his Ire
is the story of the building of the famous
monitor and all that that involves. He was
not a fighter, but an engineer; man OF
rare mental attainments, whose Abilities
have done much for the American navy,
and whose naval construction in lS6z
brought about the timely disablement or the
terrible Confederate ram Merrimac. But
for that victory in Hampton Roads II Is
probable that there would have been Eu-
ropean interference on the behalf OF the
Confederates. and the fate of this great
country, of ours might have been different
from what it is to-day. 1t is significant IN
these days, that while he received the
thanks of Congress, he was also the rscip-
lent of the grand cross of naval merit rom
the late King Alfonso of Spain.
You see there are object lessons OF his
torical value in the names Of our torpedo
fleet.