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The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
COUNT IN THEIR SLEEP.
Firemen Manage to Hear the Right sisnah
While They Slumber.

Firemen Manage to Hear the Right Sisnsis
While They Slumber.
Jacob A. Riis writes Of "Heroes Who
Fight Fire" in The Century. MIR. His
says:
How firemen manage to hear in their
sleep the right signal, while they sleep
right through any number that concerns
the next company, not them, is one OF the
mysteries that will probably always re-
main unsolved. IT don't know" said
Department Chief Bonner when I asked
him once. ''I guess it is the same way
with everybody. You hear what you have
to hear. There is a gong right over my
bed at home, and hear every stroke OF it,
but don't hear the baby. My wife hears
the baby if 1T as much as stirs in it's crlp'
but not the gong" Very likely he is righc.
count correctly the strokes of the gong IN
his sleep has meant life to many hunureos,
and no end of property saved, for IL Is IN
the early moments Of fire that 1t can pe
dealt with summarily.
Irecall one instance in which the faliure
to interpret signal properly, or the accl-
dent OF taking wrong road to tne nio,
cost life, and, sipgularly enough, tnao VI
the wife Of one of the frernen VINO an
swered the alarm. 1t was all 80 pi1iiui'
so tragic, that it has left an indelioie III.
presssion on my mind. 1t was the nro az
which Patrick T. Lucas earned the meua,
for that year by snatching five persons ous
of the very Jaws of death in Domlnlch
street tenement. The alarm signal rang
in the hook and ladder oompany's quarters
in North Moore street, but was either inls'
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
Made the Paper Pay.

Papa Cobb, the old Harvard athlete,
who returned from Dawson on the
Roanoke with a big bag Of gold, tells
the following story about patriotism
for the stars and stripes at Dawson:
Zone day man showed up in camp
with single copy Of newspaper con-
tanning the first account Of Dewey's
victory at Manila. This single paper
was the first intimation we had Of the
great things our navy had been doing,
and it was sought after more eagerly
than gold.
can enterprising Yankee purchased it
for $40 and then hired Tammany hall
for the evening. He charged SO cents
and packed the hall He read the paper
to the crowd, and after every sentence
there was regular warwhoop. Tt made
the walls of the building tremble. The
success of the venture was SO pronounc-
ed that he rented the hall for the next
night and reaped another harvest. He
made $400 Off that one newspaper and
sold it to miner who was going into
the diggings for $50. Seattle Post
Intelligencer.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
GEN. WHEELER in COMMAND.
socceeded Gen. Young Yesterday at Mon
tauk Poin- Camp.

Camp Wikoff, Montauk, N. Y, August
1s.-Gen. Joseph Wheeler tonight took
command at Camp Wikoff. succeeding
Gen. Young, relieved from the position.
The event of the day outside the arrl-
val of Gen. Wheeler, was the discharge OF
the Rough Riders and Col. RooseVeiU
from the detention camp. There was not
suspicion of serious illness among the
men and all were much improved by
their stay in the camp.
Col. Roosevelt visited the camp OF the
Rough Riders who had remained in
Florida while he and the others went to
Santiago and was received with demon
strations of delight.
Sergeant Alfred n. Judson OF the
Rough Riders died this afternoon of
typhoid. ,.+
New York came ashore today and went
to the detention. Col. Downes WAS not
feeling well, but DR.. Magruder said his
illness was not serious. Most of the list
men are getting along nicely.
Three more tran sports arrived here this
evening. The first to get In was the
Mobile, having on board part of the I'd
Massachusetts, and the I'd regulars. The
Comanche anchored shortly afterward
and the third anchored well after dark.
1t is supposed she is the Olivette.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
FEVER INCREASING.
No improvement in Condition of Troops at
Santiago.

Santiago de Cuba, August 1S-4 ~
D. m.-The Massachusetts, Aid assocl-
alton hospital ship Bay State, is expected
to arrive tonight from Guantanamo
bay. Hospital supplies and nurses are
much needed. Large quantities OF sup
plies have already been distributed by
DR.. E. G. Brackstt of the aid association
who arrived two weeks ago. All the hos
pital ships leaving here are under orders
to return, as the number Of sick is too
large for the present service. The fever
is increasing among the remaining
troops.
The third regiment of immunes, under
Col. Ray, arrived this afternoon on the
Minnewaska.
Four thousand Spanish troops have al
ready been shipped and the transports
Villa Donga and Estar de Panat will
leave tomorrow with 5000 more Gen.
Toral says more transports will be need
ed than have been provided. The 5000
Spanish at Guantanarco bay cannot leave
before the last of the month. Sickness Is
increasing among them.
The statement is made on good author1-
ty that Gen. Shafter will leave on Satur-
day. Gen. Wood today ordered the sale
of whiskey, beer and wines stopped every
where. Restaurant keepers are greatly
depressed by this order of Gen. Wood,
which confines their sale of drinks to
coffee and lemonade.
Miss Clara Barton Of the American
Red Cross society with large portion OF
her force, will leave the first of next
week.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
NO COURT OF INQUIRY.

Washington. Aug. IS. in reference to
report that Surgeon General Sternberg
had asked the Secretary of War for a
court of inquiry. the Secretary stated
that on August 4th last, in letter to the
Secretary of War the surgeon general
made full explanation with reference
to the deficiency in medical supplies at
Santiago, showing that ample supplies
had been sent with the troops from Tam
pa, but owing to difficulties connected
with the landing at Siboney. consider
able proportion of the supplies had been
left on the tranports. In the same let
ter the surgeon general requested that if
this question was not considered salts
factory a court of inquiry should be ap-
pointed to ascertain if there was any re-
sponsibility on his part or that of the
officers to whom the orders for supplies
had been sent. There is no suggestion
that court is to be ordered.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
MERRITT'S REPORT.
Tells of the Capture and Occupation OF
Manila.

Washington. August 1S.-The war de-
partment has received the following:
Manila, August Ii.
Aijutant General, Washington:
On the 7th instant Admiral Dewey
joined me in a 4S hours notification to
the Spanish commander to remove non
combatants from the city. ION the same
thanks for the humane sentiment and
stating that the Spanish were without
places of refuge for the non-com batants
withinj the walled town. On the 9th in
stant we sent joint note inviting atten-
tion to the suffering in store for nom
conbatants in case it became our duty
to reduce the defences. also setting forth
the hopeless condition of the Spanish
forces, surrounded ON all sides, the fleet
In 'front.', With no prospect of reinforce
ments and demanded surrender as due to
every consideration of humanity.
On the same date we received reply
admitting their situation, but stating
that a council of defence had declared
that the request for surrender could not
be granted, but offered to consult the
government If time was granted necessary
for communication via Hong Kong.
n A joint note Yves sent in reply declln'
ing.
4 On the 18th the army joined with the
navy in an attack with the following re-
suit:
After half hours accurate shelling
of Spanish lines, MacArthur's brigade
on right, and GREEN'S on left, under
Anderson, made a vigorous attack and
carried the Spanish works.
Loss not accurately known-about 30
in all.
Behavior of troops excelle mt; co-opera
tior of the navy most valuable.
Troops advanced rapidly on the walled
city, upon which white flag was shown
and the town oapitulated.
Troops occupy Malate, Binondo, the
walled city and San Miguel. All impor-
tant centres protected. |.
The insurgents kept out. No disorder
or pillage.
Merritt
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
SEES HIS MIS- STAKE.
Capt, GoodelI Admits He Did Wrongly In
Resigning.

Boston, August 1S-A Journal speclal
from Seuthbridge, Mass. gives ano'her
interview with Capt. Goodell, 1orneriy
of the 9th Massachusetts, IN Whlcn he
finally admits that he made great mis-
take in resigning. He was led 10 pe,ieve'
he said, that it was the intention Oh inc
board of inquiry to dlshonoraply as
charge the officers summoned to appear,
trurnnine I'D the charge of incompenten-
cy. and in order to save disgrace, he re-
signed. After his resignation had been
acoentad he was told that the board
s,,,,nJv wished to gain information not
In their possession, and If he had not
oomnlied with the summons like Capt.
Tarrsst of Milford, he would have passed
successfully.
Cant. Goodell deeply feels his position.
He pinned too much faith ON what his
sunerior officers told him, but the mistake
vas discovered too late. He speaks in
the highest terms of Gen. Garretson and
finds fault with no one but himself for
not using better Judgment and appearing
before the board as instructed.
The same dispatch contains an inter-
view with Lieut.. Col. Chaffin who looks
at the trouble in different light.
He claims that his popularity with the
9th caused jealousy on the part OF the
regular officers; that owing to the illness
O Col Woodward, he was practically IN
charge OF the 9th most OF the time, ana
that the regulars, superiors in office,
were bound that his head should come
of, together with other officers and that
dishonorable discharge would have been
his portion any way. Court martial or
no court martial, he was forced to re-
sign.
Regarding the report about shooting
stragglers, both officers stated that they
had never been officially notified to en-
force such rule, still that was the un-
cerstanding all along the line.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
A LIVELY SCRAP.

The cry Of "Polioe" was heard iaso
night coming from the corner OF Ceh're
and Congress streets and in little or no
time 500 people gathered on Centre
street where lively scrap was going on
between a soldier and a oitizen. Inc
surging crowd bore the combatants well
down to Free street, where the police
broke in and thesfghters separated ana
we're lost in the multitude. The soldier
was afterwards secured by the police
who made it appear to the officers that he
was not the aggressor and he was allow cd
to go his way.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
INSURGENTS MUST OBEY ORDER;

INSURGENTS MUST OBEY ORDERS.
Washington, August 1S.-The war de-
partment today made public the order
sent to Gen. Merritt last evening regard
ing the occupation of the city of Manila
by the American forces. The order fol-
lows:
Adjutant Generals Office,
Washington. August II. q
Major General Merritt, Manila, Philip
pines:
The President directs that there must
be no occupation with the insurgents.
The United States in the possession of
Manila city, Manila Bay and harbor, m ust
preserve the peace and protect persons
and property within the territory occu-
pied by their military and naval forces.
The insurgents and all others must
recognize the military occupation and
authority of the United States and the
cessation of hostilities proclaimed by the
President.
Use whatever means in your Judgment
are necessary to this end. All law abid-
ing people must be treated alike.
By order of Secretary Of War,
II. G. Corbin, Adjutant General.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
TRoTTING AT PITTsFILD.

Pittsfiefd, Aug. 1S.-The second day
of racing at the Union trotting park was
fovored with delightful weather and fair
attendance. The first event was the
2.25 stake, purse 5000. which was won in
four heats by Agnes Wilkes, b. M, by
Claymoss Wilcox, New Bedford, Mass. F;
Meader Boy secoEd; Islo Dew third
Willow Wood, fourth. Best time 2.22. J.
The 2.23 class, purse 500. took six
heats to decide and was won by Winsom,
g. e., by Diamond Prince. Kimball, Bid
deford; Van Demond second; Hester
Boone third; Gipsey Boy fourth. Best
time 2.29 IA.
The 2.35 class, purse S1oO. was won by
Camden Boy, g. g., Vini Vici, Turner,
Washington; Hattie S. second; Savilla
third; Lady Greenfield, fourth. Best
time 2.24 Ia
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
GOVERNMENT BUYING SHELLS.

Washington, August 18-The ordnance
bureau of the navy department today
opened bids for large amount of heavy
ordnance for the war ships. The aggre-
gate of the contracts will reach about
$3.50, 900. These are for cast steel shells
of the following dimensions: 1000 thir-
teen-inch; 1000 twelve-inch and 900 ten
inch. Also forged steel shells as follows:
300 eight-inch; 5000 six-inch; 5000 four
inch and 5000 f1ve-inch.
With this increase of naval ordnance
the navy will be we'll supplied with
material If by any chance the peace me-
got ations are not brought to success
full consum nation.
All of the leading steel and ordnance
firms bid in the competition today at
prices somewhat lower than have ruled
heretofore.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
TANNING WINS FIRST PRIZE.

Waterville, August 18. The two days
tournament Of the Interstate shoot gun
association is finished and the best in
vidual prize goes to the Pacific coast, MT.
Jack Tanning securing the silver cup
trophy by score of 317 from a possible
1856. Green of Waterviile scored second
with a total of 159 and Dickey of Boston,
third with 15S The marksmen deem the
averages shown, to be poor and various
excuses are made accounting for this, one
being the slop1ng ground of the range.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
BUSINESS BooMs AT MANILA,

Hong Kong, August 1s.-A despatch
from the correspondent at Man lila of the
Associated Press, confirming the capture
of the town, says the American troops
now occupy every position formerly held
by the Spaniards, of whom 600o are
prisoners Not a single shot was fred at
the fleet.
The despatch also says that Admiral
Dewey picked up the end OF. the severed
cable on Friday. but that 1t is not yet in
working order Merchantmen are leav-
ing Hong Kong daily for Manila. A
gr eat rush of trade is expected.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
= pRIvATIoNs OF SANTIAGO.

Binghamton, N. Y. August 1S.-In re-
sponse to congratulations from the
Wonen's Veteran Relief Union, General
Shafter wrote from Santiago a letter, in
which he said:
"I have seen something of hard service,
but never during the civil war was there
thirty days that tried me as the thirty
days beginning from the time we landed
on the island OF Cuba until the surrender
of Sart tiago. and it is to the gallant
soldiers who uncomplainingly bore every
privation, that the country is indebted
for its victory"
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
NOT YET SATISFIED.

Lubec, August 1s.-The Electrolytic
Marine Salts company is to be re-or-
gauized at once. Mr.. Pierson is In
struoted by the directors to experiment
for two months at Plant No. !, and II the
accumulators can be made to pay twelve
cents IA day, Plant No. 2 will be hnlshed
according to the original plans. Mr.
Pierson left for Boston, Wednesday TO
bring some of the other directors GOWN
with him, as he does not wish to run any
risks of the machines being salted again.
The outcome of the experiments will pc
awaited with intense interest.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
FAVOR BIGGER ARMY.

Fort Wayne, August 18-The Republi-
can state convention concluded its labors
tonight. EN-. Green was selected chair
man by acclamation. The platform en-
dorses the course of President Mckinley !;
congratulates the soldiers and sailors;
favors immediate construction OF the
Nicaraguan canal owned and controlled
by the United States, favors an increase
in our army and navy to an extent
necessary to carry out the plans and poll
cies of the administration with reference
to the annexation of Porto Rico and 9th
er Spanish possessions and to establish
stable government in Cuba, and approves
the annexation of the Hawaiian islands
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
GRAND CIRCUIT RA CEs.

Buffalo, August 1S.-Following is the
result of the grand circuit races here to-
day:
2.l2 class. pace, purse $1,000. Lady of
Manor first, Indiana second, Democracy
third. Best time 200 Ia.
Queen City stake $4,000, Q 16 trot. Di-
rectum Kelley first, Matte Patterson
second, Big Timber, third. Best time
2.10 IA.
2.12 class, trot, purse $500. The Alb
bott first, Put Watsod second, Aldrich
third. Best time 2.12 Ia.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
THE ADMIRAL DEWEY LAUNCHED

Philadelphia, August 1S.-The steamer
Admiral Dewey was successfully launched
at Cramps shipyard today.
Tho Admiral Dewey is the first of four
merchant steamers building at G ramps
ship company. These four vessels will
be named for distinguished admirals of
the American navy and as stated the first
to be launched will be called the Admiral
Dewey.
These ships ara to be operated in the
trade between Boston, New York and
Philadelphia and Jamaica, ana may be
post-bsllum development of American
commerce. They will be operated by
the Boston Fruit company and will
furnish weekly mail service to West
Indian ports as far as jamaica.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
GERMAN PAPERS ANXIOUS.

Berlin, August 19.-Offloial and leading
papers display anxiety to show that the
removal of Governor General Augustin
from Manila was in no way intended to
offend America, but was mere act Of
international courtesy.
The Kolinische Zeitung and Post fol :
low she Nord Deutsche Allgemeine
Zeitapg in declaring that Admiral Dewey
approved of Gen. Augustin's departure;
but oil semi-ofi1cial legislation fails to
explain why so much secrecy was OBJ
served.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
MERRITT INSTALLED IN PALACE

New York, August 1s.-A special dis
patch to the World from Manila, August
IA, via Hong Kong, today, says:
Gen. Merritt has prepared proclama-
tion to the natives which provides for
Manila and surrounding territory and
other island places in our possession, the
chief points of which are:
Rigid protection to all personal relig-
ion.
Municipal laws, tribunals, and local
institutions for punishment of crime, to
remain until further notice Except where
Incompatible with military rule subject
to supervision of American general.
Provost marshal and sub-proyosts to
be appointed with power to arrest civil
as well as military offenders.
Open trade for neutral nations.
Public property to be vigorously pro-
tected.
No interference with the public so
long as they preserve peace.
Gen. merritt occupies the governors s
palace
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
COL. HAYS REGIMENT ARRIVES

Washington, August 1s.-The War De-
rartmen5 has posted the following bulle-
tin:
Santiago de Cuba, via Hayti, Aug: II;
To II. G. Corbin, Adjutant General, U.
s. A, Washington:
Col. Hays regiment arrived this morn
ing. Two hundred and seventy five light
artillery men leave this afternoon for
Guantanamo to be loaded on Resolute
and two hundred of 34th Michigan to be
loaded on Badger.
(Signed) SHAFTER,
Major General.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
FLOODS IN PENNSYLVANIA.

Butler, Pa, August ia terrific rain
has been falling since four O'Clock this
afternoon, overfowing the banks of Con,
nequessing and Breakneck creeks AMI
damaging the Pittsburg and Western
tracks south OF here A heavy land slide
is reported near Evans city and there Is
six inches of water in the station. About
seven O'Clock this evening young man
said to be Frank Povaird of Ranfrew,
fell from the MoCabe excursion train at
Evans City into the creek which runs
close to the tracks at that point.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
SPANISH SAILORS WEALTHY.

Portsmouth, N. H., August 18.-The
Spanish prisoners at Camp Long were
made happy today upon the receipt of
1000 from their government for their
services in the army and navy. A camp
is bsing prepared at the navy yard for 800
marines who are expected here within q
few days from Guantanamo.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
MORE TROOPS FOR PHILIPPINES

San Francisco, August 18.-Three hun
dered and twenty-five officers and men of
the New York regiment have EN- mbarked
on the steamer Alliance and will sail for
Honolulu tomorrow.
When tho Scandia and Arizona sail
Sunday they will have on board in
addition to their complement of reinforce
ments for General Merritt, million
rounds of ammunition for small arms. 1t
is now being rushed from the east by fast
trains. =
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
WRECKERS WRECKED.

Halifax, N. S., August 1S.-Steamer
Argus of Boston which left here Tuesday
for New York with wrecking pontoons
for Santiago in tow, has arrived at Shell
burne, one hundred miles west of Halifax
in distress, having encountered heavy
gales Tuesday night and lost one pontoon
in the storm. The steamer has landed
man at Shelburne sick or injured. The
missing pontoon is adrift or sunk.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
BURIED UNDER SAND BANK.

Lewiston, August 1S.-The body of lit
tile Emilda Ouillette, five years of age
daughter of Andri Ouilette of 1876 Oxford
street, was found buried in sand bank
near her home this afternoon. 1t is
thought that while she was playing un-
der the edge OF the banking the soil sud
denly gave way and smothered her.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
yEsUvIUs ACTIVE AGAIN.

Naples, August ls-Vesuvius is again
in state of active eruption. -Four
streams of lava are flowing down the
mountain side and at the rate OF four
hundred yards an hour The chestnut
trees on Mt. Somma have been burned.
constants explosions ara heard in the cen.
tral creter, which is vomiting ashes and
f1ameS
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
TWEEN FOURTH MAINE REUNIoN

Lewiston, August 1s-The annual re-
union of the Oath Maine hold here today
was attended by about 40 members. The
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Commander Russell of Farmington;
vioe-president, Capt. Vaughn of Fox
croft; second vioe-preadent, G. s. Smith
of Fall River, Mass
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
AUGUsT1N WAS REMOVED.

Madrid, Aug. IS. Up. NAT the Cabi-
net council today, the Queen Regent pre-
siding, Senior Sagasta, the Premier ex-
planned the progress of the peace negoti-
ations.
After the council Lieut. General
Correa, Minister of War, told the CORES
pondent Of The Associated Press that
Captain General Augustin was removed
from the command at Manila on August
K
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
EoUALLED WORLDS RECORD.

Joliet, Ills, August lS.-At ingalls,
Park today Star Pointer paced mile
with running mate in. I59 1.2
strong wind down the back stretch un-
doubtedly prevented the big bay from
Time by quarters: First, quarter, 30;
second quarter, LOO; third quarter,
|. .2S 3-4 mile 1853 1-2. i9s
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
BETTER WAIT AWHILE.

London, August l9.-The Daily Nails
Odessa correspondent says he hears on
incontestible authority that Russia has
opened pour parlours with Spain for the
cessation Of a coaling station in the
Philippines.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
LOGAN MADE COLONEL.

Boston, August Ex-Governor Wolcott
this afternoon commissioned Col. Law
renee J. Logan as colonel of the Ninth
Massachusetts regiment U. S. ", in
a few days after his return here from the
front.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19

The Democrats of California yester-
day voted to fuse with the populists and
Silver Republicans and nominated Con-
gressman James Mcguire for governor.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
OUR FISCAL AGENTS AT PORTO
RICO.

Washington, August 1S.-The firm Of
De Ford and Company of Boston, has
been designated by the President, until
otherwise ordered the fiscal agents of TIE
United States in such ports of the island
of Porto Rioo as are now or may here
after come under the military jurisdiction
of the United States. The bond required
is in the sum Of $3.50, 900.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19

1OOS S1PRO-
tite, dizziness, and almost complete
paralysis of the left arm. TookPe-ru-na.
Four bottles cured me. cannot praise
it enough. Mrs. N. z. Brown, Alexan-
der, N. c." Sold by all druggists.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-19
Indigestion is Catarrh.

Catarrh of the stom-
ach often manifests it
self in the form of indi-
gestion. Pe-ru-na cures
such troubles.
"For several years
I was troubled with in
digestion, an increase
of acid In the stomach,