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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-16
WAR SHIPS WE'RE READY.
Santiago Would Have Been Destroyed
Had It Not Surrendered.

Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press)
OFF AGUADORES, July IA, p. m., via
Port Antonio July Is, Ais a. m.-Santiago
de Cuba surrendered to-day Menaced by
the American forces on land and sea. dis
heartened by past defeats and without hope
Of victory, General Toral yielded his city 10
save his people. With the final stroke of
the Spanish generals pen, the only strong
hold in the province of Santiago has fallen
and the power of Spain in eastern Cuba is
crushed.
On board the flagship New York it is be-
lieved that the surrendered Spanish officers
will be permitted to retain their side arms
and that the Spanish army will be given
safe convoy to Spain. Admiral Sampson
has not yet been informed of the details of
the capitulation.
The end came swiftly and Unexpectedly.
The Santiago campaign, with its deeds of
splendid heroism and dark with the record
of slaughter, had been believed by many
men higr in rank to have only just begun.
The refusal of the Spanish to surrender has
been so emphatic and so recent that both
army and navy had forsaken the idea of
victory without bloodshed, and noon to-day
had beer set for the final and desperate as
sault on the stubborn defenses of the city
That it's fortihcatons were strong and that
its forces were brave, all knew, and to-day
had been looked forward to as likely to be
the bloodest in the history of the cam
paign; and when, soon after O'clock this
afternoon, Admiral Sampson received the
news by signal that General Toral had sur
rendered, the admiral and his officers
scarcely credited the story.
Whether Morro Castle and the batteries
above the harbor will also surrender is, at
o'clock this afternoon, a matter of conjec-
ture. At that hour the Spanish flag still
fioated above Morro Castle and the Spanish
forces still clustered about the earthworks
and batteries. With the American army
controlling Santiago, however, further re-
sistance by the harbor batteries would be
absurd. and their surrender undoubtedly
will quickly follow General Skaters occu-
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counted for by the difficulties
which General Toral is having in
surrendering that force under his
command which is not in the city
of Santiago. General Shafter es-
Inmates that there are from $4,000
to $4,000 in Santiago, and nearly
as many more in the province out
side the city. 1t is believed that
the delay in the negotiations is
made necessary in order to secure
the surrender of the outlying gar
risons, some of which may ques-
tion Toral's authority to surrender
them without definite instructions
to that effect from Madrid.
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CHANCE FOR CUBANs.
They May BE Given n Chance to Gov
ern the Province of Santiago.

WASHINGTON, July 15.-The political
status of Santiago, its method of govern
ment and administration. is now receiving
earnest attention from the authorities here
for with the acquisition of several thousand
square miles OF Cuban soil. with a large
commercial port and harbor as its center
II becomes necessary to determine how 1t
shall be administered. For the present it is
expected that the military authorities will
have entire direction of affairs, both at
Santiago City and the outlying country.
When the details OF the surrender are car
ried out there will be time to consider the
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General Shafter Instructed to Grant No Fur
ther Concessions to the Enemy.
Surrender Must Be Made the Terms Proposed by
the United States Immediate At
tack Will Be Ordered

WASHINGTON, July 15.-Aft-
er an extended conference with the
President tonight, at which three
other members of the Cabinet were
present, Secretary Alger said:
''The situation is just this: The
Spaniards at Santiago are prepared
to surrender, but they want to
carry their arms. We have de-
termined to grant no such conces-
sion nor any concession except the
generosity of this government to
transport them to Spain"
Secretary Alger was asked if it
was not the expectation that when
it was known that no other terms
would be granted, the surrender
would take place, and replied that
such was the case. In any event
no other concession would be af-
forded by this government.
It was nearly o'clock when the
conference at the White House
adjourned. Besides Secretary AL
ger there were present Secretaries
Bliss and Wilson and Postmaster
General Emory Smith. Adjutant
General Corbin was present during
the last hour of the conference.
Secretary Alger did not say how
much time would be allowed the
enemy to reach conclusion, but it
is known that the administration
will make it very short and submit
to no further parley with General
Toral. The next move is to sur
render upon the terms which the
United States government proposes
or immediate attack on the Spanish
forces by the army and navy.
At lis o'clock this moruing,
when Adjutant General Corbin
left the War Department for his
home, he was yet without definite
information from General Shafter
concerning the surrender of San
tiago.
In accordance with the decision
reached at the conference with the
President, he sent instructions to
General Shafter that nothing but
an unconditional surrender by Gen
eral Toral would be satisfactory to
this government.
In view of General Shafter's last
dispatch no fear is felt that the
negotiations for the surrender of
the forces in Santiago city will not
be prosecuted to a successful con-
clusion. General Toral, it is
known, at first insisted that his
men should be permitted to carry
their arms with them to Spain.
This concession General Shafter
declined to grant. Toral has
modified this demand regarding
the arms, and has presented pc
tition that the arms taken from
his men be returned to Spain with
the troops. AS indicated in Secre-
tary Alger's statement above
given, the petition has been de-
MED by this government.
The unusual delay, which has
puzzled the war officials, is ac-
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Spain must submit to, and the Washington
government refuses absolutely to take the
first steps. holding that anything which
might be done at this end now would be
open to misconstruction and be taken as an
evidence of overanxiety on our part to
bring hostlities to an end
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Rights of individuals as Guaranteed by the
Constitution Suspended.
Preparations Made to Suppress Uprisngs -Carlists
Worrying the Government-Scare at Barcelona
and Cadiz-Views of the President.

journey and will remain in Madrid.
The Bank of Spain has opened subscrip-
tions for treasury bonds. Already %, 100000
pesetas have been taken.
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SPAIN READY FOR PEACE
Willing to Surrender Cuba and Discuss Other
Reasonable Proposals"

Minister Correa Anxious to Retain Porto Rco and
Certain the United States Will Not Be Per-
mitted to Keep the Philippines
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17
PEAKS ISLA Nd.

A reception was given Wednesday eve
ming by Mrs. L. L. Mcintosh in honor OF
her son and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
w. Mcintosh. The house was very pref
tily decorated with the national colors
with the American flag draped across
one corner of the dining room, under
which the guests were received by Mr..
and Mrs. Mcintosh. Punch was served
by Mrs. W. A. Sterling, assisted by Miss
Agnes E. Skillings; cake was served by
Miss Stimson and Mrs. Sullivan of Port
land. The ushers were John Mcintosh,
George Sterling. Cliff Bachelor and Mr.
Wilder
Mrs. Fred Sparrow has gone to. Boston
for a short visit.
MIR. Pete Trott.:while trying to lift an
anchor into boat lost his grip on it and
it fell across his leg, hurting him quite
badly.
Mrs. j. P. Sullivan is stopping at the
Harbor View house for few days
Mr.. J. A. Pine has opened his bowling
alleys for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred L. Saunders and
daughter have moved into their cottage
at Evergreen landing.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17

taincy of O. W. Davis. When Col. Ken
dali was chosen commander of the regi.
ment, Capt. Butler was appointed drum
major on the coloneps staff, which post.
ion he held until three years ago, when
he organized the Signal Corps, reoeiv-
ing the rank of second lieutenant.
Through Capt. Buffers energy and faith
fitness the Signal Corps has developed
into strong organization. AS captain
he will receive salary of s2400 a year.
Capt. Butler is SO well liked by the mem
bers of his command that they would do
anything to help him.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17
A Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL, AUGUSTA,
Tuesday, June 2S, 1898.
1T11 O'CLOCK A. NJ,

A
g.. tho ,,,rnose of nominating a candidate for
novarnor IN be supported at the September
a,sct;on and transacting any other business
+1,a+ nov nroperly come before it,
Tba voters of Maine, without regard to
n.s+ political differences, who are in favor of
sustaining President Mckinley and his admin
is+ration in the conduct of the war with Spain
are in favor of sustaining the present wise
oad economical administration of our State
aeairs are cordially invited to join with the
pannblicans in choosing delegates to this con-
venti0n.
THE basis of representation will be as TO
lows. Each city, town and plantation will he
entitled to ono delegate, and for each rs votes
cast for the Republican candidate for Governor
in 1896, an additional delegate, and for a frac-
tion of 40 votes in excess of rs votes. a further
additional delegate. Vacancies in the delega-
ton Of any city, town Or plantation can only
he filled by resident of the county in which
the vacancy exists
The state committee will be in session
in the city council rooms OF City Hall. at 0
o'clock on the morning of the convention, for
the purpose of receiving the credentials of dele
gates Delegates, in order to be eligible to
participate in the convention, must be elected
subsequent to the date of the cali for this con-
yention.
Per order. Republican State Convention
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
Augusta, Me-, April %. 1898.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17
CRIMINALS WANT PARDONS.
Freeport Man Convicted of Stealing Hens
Among Number.

Augusta, June 16.-The executive
council in session Thursday, pardoned
James Barber of Bangor who is in prison
for theft, Hon. E. o. Beal of Bangor
appearing for the petitioners.
Hon. W. Il. Looney of Portland and
ex-senator Brewer of Freeport, appeared
for the pardon of Charles Bragdon of
Freeport, who is serving sentence for
stealing hens
The application for the pardon was
signed by 200 of the leading citizens of
Freeport, who represent shat Bragdon
was only partially to blame for the lar
ceny; that he has respectable wife and
two children, who need his support; that
they believe he has served sufficient
length of time.
Three other applications for pardon
were assigned for hearing at some 9th
er time, they being those of Levi Frost.
George e. Campbell and Mary Cowan.
Levi Frost of Bethel is now serving q
years sentence in the Auburn jail fol
breaking and entering and stealing
liquor. The petitioners state that his
father has just died, and has left an aged
widow so years old and the son is needed
to support the mother The mans sent
ence will have nearly expired by the time
the petition is acted upon.
George II. Campbell, one of the men
who was convicted at the December term
of the Kennebec superior court of rob
berry, asks that his sentence be committed.
He was convicted with Charles A. Saw
yer of brutally assaulting and robbine
Moses G. Frost of Winthrop.
The third petitioner is Mary Cowan, the
woman convicted of murder in the first
degree at the February term of the
Penobscot Supreme court in 1895, and
who was sentenced to life in the state
prison on February IS, 1896. 1t viii
be remembered that she was convicted Of
poisoning her child Willie, on the 9th Of
September, 1894. Her health is said to be
failing, as the physicians state she has ar
inourable disease, she asks to be allowed
to return to her home in Dixmont to die
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17
A PORTLAND OFFICER.

The Kennebeo Journal says of Capt.
George w. Butler, who commands the
signal corps:
Capt. Butler has been interested in
military affairs since he was old enough
to join the National Guard. He first
saw the light of day in the town of Scar
boro in 1868, and is therefore just IS years
of age. When Is years old he went west.
where he attended school for two years.
Returning sto Portland he entered the
machine shop of Winslow & Sons as an
apprentices. He remained with this firm
eight years and then passed year and a
half in the south and in Cuba. After
that ne was superintendent of the Port
land Heater and Radiator company, and
then engaged in business for himself on
Union street in the Forest City.
Capt. Buffers military career com
meneed in 1882, when he enlisted as a
private in Company B, under the cap.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17

the perilo;:s problems which presented
themselves to the young officer. Their
solution seemed impossible without GER
tain death, but hundreds of eager volun-
teers from all the ships of the fleet stood
ready to make the fearful trial. The
glorious achievement of the chosen few is
now history.
We reproduce today from the pages of
Harper's Weekly picture by Thulstrup
of the sinking of the collier. After moor
ing the Merrimac in mid-ohannel, Hobson
and his men showed off On a raft. drag
ging after them the contact wires connect
ed with the torpedoes Inside the ship.
The Spaniards On the shore, thinking an
attempt was under way to force an en-
trance into the harbor, turned every gun
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17
HIGH SCHOOL cADEre
ia. TALON Order Issued su n.
Boyd.

A spsoaai Dasaaiion meeting of the P.
H.S. Cadets was held yesterday n,orn,,.
The following order was distrib-4a -,
among the members:
Headquarters P. Fl
General Orders, No. a. y 1870
1.-The seventh annual enoamnr,n+ 80
the Portland High school Cadets will
take place at HarpsWeli from July 9Th to
18th, inclusive. WA w.
2-Caaets will report at the High school
building on Tuesday, July 9Th. at 4
O'Clock sharp, in full uniform ,ni,tt ~ .
collar, white gloves and black shoes
S--The following articles will be n,c1,ea
in bundles Or bags marked plainly with
owners name and company, and NM
oe deposited in the High School buildinn
on Monday, July 4, from to 6 n. m g !.
low. pair rabbers or rubber bonts
change Of undertaking, pairs of socks
8 military collars pairs of white gloves
comb. brush, wash basin, soap, towels
and tooth brush.
ALI unnecessary baggage must be
dispensed with.
5--Cadets will transact ell business
with Camp Commander through their
Company Commander. No one but off,
Gers will be allowed at headquarters, and
they will remain standing unless invited
to De seated.
6-Bicycles, tobacco and explosives or
fire arms, with the exception of the mill
tary rifle, will not be allowed in camp.
Each member will be assigned to
some camp under the charge OF corporal,
where his lodging will be during the en-
| campment No member will change his
| tent without special permission from the
commanding officer.
| S--Military courtesy and obedience
will be required from every member. Any
infraotion will be judged and punished
| by the drillmaster without right of ap-
peal
! 9.-The tents will be pitched and the
camp ready for occupancy upon the ar
rival of the Cadets at the grounds.
l0-The no school bell will be sounded
at 7.46, Tuesday morning, If the weather
| should prove too stormy to start.
| I1-A1l mail will be directed to Camp
| Fessenden, North Harpswen, Me.
Charles d. Boyd,
Major Commanding.
Official:
G. W. Webber,
First Lieut.. and Adj
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17
REAL ESTATE TR ANSFERS.

These transfers have been recorded:
Seth F. Sweetser to Frank johnson ct
al, all of New Gloucester, land in New
Gloucester.
Thomas @. Wiley to Lyman B.
Twitchell, both of South P ortland, land
in South Portland on Woodbury. street.
Inhabitants of Gray to Jennie G. Comfy
OF Portland, land with buildings thereon
in East Deering.
G. R, Dollof to Ora v. Dolloff, both
OF New Gloucester, land in New Glouces-
ter.
Martha E. Loring to Chas. ". Jordan.
both of Yarmouth, land in Yarmouth.
Alfred Sails of Auburn to Sylyanus b.
Hayes OF Lewiston, land In Falmouth.
Frank l.. Mark to Albro R. Jenness,
both OF Fryeburg, land in East Sebago.
Albro r. Jenness Of Fryeburg to Rich
ard A. Jenness of Boston. land at East
Sebago.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17

of their powerful shore batteries upon the
Americans, and the resulting storm of
shot and shell was SO terrific that Hobson
back to our feet, but made for the Span
ish flag. instead, and gave himself
up. His escape from death was nothing
short of miraculous, and, although his ex
plot effeotually crippled all further often
sive operations Of the Spanish feet, he
was greeted with cheers BY the Spanish
sailors and personally congratulated by
Admiral Cervera en- his splendid bravery.
The combination of deliberate, re-
sourceful mind and dashing, bulldog
whole world today uDites in applauding
Hobson's exhibition of what American
brains can do when backed by true Ameri
can grit.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17
THE CONNECTICUT TROOPS.
Those at Fort Knox Are Expecting Orders
to Move.

The Bangor Wing says: From recent
events it is likely that the Connecticut
troops now stationed at Fort Knox will
be summoned back to Connecticut short
ly. Connecticut people have been very
much displeased at the way their volun-
teers troops have been treated by the war
department. On last Friday they sent
delegation to Washington to protest. 1t
had just returned and reported promise
from Secretary Alger that the First Regl-
ment, the only one of the state now IN
the field, and the Yale artillery company
should be ordered south at once. con-
ference was held in Washington. The
Connecticut Congress delegation, the two
senators, Col. 6. Osborn, Julien W. Cur
tbs, Ernest Carter and John Addison
Porter, secretary to President Mckinley,
were present Senator Hawley presided.
The facts were laid before Secretary AL
ger, and it was promised that equip
ments would be sent at once, and that
both the light and heavy artillery bat
teries would be ordered into service, If 1t
was possible to do So The men feel re-
paid for their visit, and are almost GER
tain that something will be accomplished
in the near future. 1t is predicted con-
f1dently, that both batteries will receive
their uniforms, guns and horses within
short time. The light artillery (Yale),
will be ordered to Camp Alger. near
Washington. and the First Regiment will
be mobilized and sent south as whole.
AS the Fort Knox troops are part
OF the First Regiment, it is therefore
probable that Maine will reach them.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17
MISS WHITE AT CONGRESS SQUARE
CHURCH.

Miss Alice l.. White, principal of the
Montgomery Training school, Alabama,
will speak in the vestry of Congress
Square church on Saturday afternoon at
four o'clock. The public are cordially in
vited. In giving notice Of this meeting
last Sunday morning. DR.. Blanchard
commended Miss White in highest terms.
He had the pleasure Of meeting her at
Bethlehem, n. H., two summers ago and
became greatly Interested in her and her
work. The late Gen. Armstrong, Pres.
Thwina of Western Reserve University,
DIR. A. r. Kittredge of New York city,
all heartily commend Miss White and her
work
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17
He WASN'T KILLED.
John Purchase Fad a Tough Expert
ence.

John Purchase of this city, reported
as being killed by the Spaniards shortly
before the breaking out of the war, has
returned to Portland after a thrilling
experience in Cuba. He was second
mate of the schooner Jennie s. Butler,
loading sugar at Oienfuegos. While
ashore one night he was taken prisoner
by the Spanish soldiers and locked up in
one of their forts as spy.
Shortly after the Oubans engaged the
fort and Purchase was released. He was
sent into Havana and from there went
to Pensacola on small American schoon.
er. He next turned up at Charleston, S.
c., and was shipped before the mast on
the Clara Goodwin. She arrived in Wey-
mouth, Mass., rev days ago, the crew
coming to Portland
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17
THE SINKING OF THE MERRIMAC.

THE SINKING OF THE MERRIMAC.
Hobson's memorable feat in Santiago
Harbor has been heralded the world over
rs an act of cool and desperate brayery!to
be always distinguished in the chronicles
of gallant ry. 1t was an admirable
triumph of thoughtful calculation, reck-
less audacity and complete success, and
adds another name to the illustrious list
of American naval heroes. y
The details of the plan and.of its execu-
ton are now well known. To navigate
che Merrimac over the enemy's mines and
under the furious fire of the SPANS bat
teTies, to anchor her at the exact point in
the narrow channel where her hulk would
be an effective obstruction, and to sink
her BY an internal xplosion-these were
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17
soRrLAND TRUST COMPANY.

Subscriptions to the new United States
war loan, OF $500, coo, coo. 8 per cent bonds
will be received and forwarded withoU
oAarge, or commission, by tine Portland
Trust Company, for any individuals who
wish to take bonds.
ANY information, or suggestions, will
be furnished bv the trust COMPANY on
duplication.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17
wANTED--AGENTS.

WANTED-SMong New York corporation,
w ten years old; surplus half mllllon sell
New York. City real estate. wants few 1rst Grass
agents in this city and state. Liberal eommlS-
sions; salary later if Iperited, e. 7. WATER
HOUSE q CO., First Narn'l Bank Bldg., Fort
land, Me. 1911
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17
MARRY ROE, NELLIE.

And Twill buy. you such pretty Ring at
McKenney's A thousand SOLD gold Rings,
Diamonds, Oppaaihapearls. Rubies, Emeralds and
al other p1e q, stones. Engagement and
city. MCKINNEY. The Jeweler. Monument
Square. 7nar22dH
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17
CAUSED FIVE DEATHS.

Kansas City, Kansas, June 16.-A cloud
burst about IL O'Clock last night at Chel-
sea park, a suburban pleasure resort about
three miles from here, is believed to havo
caused the death of five persons and pos
sibly more.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17

FOR SALE--On Forest Avenue. Deering Gear
a every Ininutes), a new house of 8 rooms,
This is a modern house in every particular and
mas mas hot water heat slate sink, porcelain bath
and bells. oak, cypress and southern pine finish,
oak and birch floors. open fireplace, built by
architects plans cemented cellar, sidewalks,
residencetor reasonable price. Half Of pur-
chase price can remain at 5 per cent interest.
s. CO., 47S l-2 Congress st. jel6dtf
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17

EOR SALE-A thirty acre farm situated in
the centre village of Brownfeld, Me-, well
divided into tlllage, wood and pastuting lots:
buildings nearly new, twelve hood rooms in
house. large stable near the h6nse, running
water in house and stable. VIII be sold at a
bargain If applied for soon. ELI i. BEAN,
Brownfield, Me. may25-4
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17
The Way of o Maid.

Bertha (reading)-"He had hyacinth-
inc coronation that was as rich and rare as
the efflorescenoe Of some opulent growth. 1"
Ism It that beautiful
Edith-Exquisite! But what does it
mean, wonderf
Bertha--Who shall be able to sayP That
is the most beautiful thing about it,
Boston Transcript
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17
cASTORIA

Bears the signature Of C5iAs. H FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind You Haze 14zaOa1s Bought.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17

Forty woras inserted under this heae
one weese for 25 cents. cash In advance.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-17
WATCHES ON iNSTALLMENTS.

Waltham and Elgin Watches. A large stock
OF new model Watches will be sold On easy pay.
ments at reasonable prices. All Styles. Ali
Prices. MCKINNEY. the Jeweler, Monument
Square. mar19dtf