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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17

inch shells; 200 to 300 of shells for six pounds
and other medium-sized guns, and 800 to 800
rounds for the small rapid-fire guns. The
cruisers carry, approximately, the same al
lowance, without the shells for the twelve
and thirteen-inch guns. Aside from this
equipment of shells, the squadron is we'll
provided with solid armor piercing steel
shot. There has been no call for a renewal
of the supply of the armor piercers, as Ad-
miral Simpsons fleet seems to have used
very few of them thus far conining their
work to the big explosive shells. The lat
ter, although not made for armor piercing,
are tested by the Navy Department to pass
through four inches of solid steel, not ex-
ploding until through the steel. They have
done such execution that Admiral Sampson
has reserved almost his entire stock of ar
NOR piercers.
The Navy Department will not set time
for the departure of Commodore Watson's
squadron, but with the delivery of the Yam
KEGS supply of ammunition very few days
will be lost before this formidable squadron
will be headed for Spain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
WANT TO TAKE PORTO RICO.
Regulars at Santiago Anxious to Go
with Miles to San Juan.


with Miles to San Juan.
NEW YORK, July 16.-A dispatch to the
Tribune from Santiago de Cuba, via Port
Antonio, Jamaica, says: 1.-The various prob
lens connected with the capture and taking
possession of Santiago are rapidly being
brought to solution. The evacuation of the
city by the Spanish troops, who are now
prisoners of war to be shipped back to
Spain, will greatly simplify the situation.
1t is thought that the Cubans under Cen
eral Calixto Garcia, who have done some
good work in the campaign, can be intrust-
ed with the general administration of affairs
in the surrendered territory They would,
of course, at least for the present, act under
the direction of a United States military
governor, and would hold Santiago with a
garrison of United States troops These
could be stationed ON the hills above the
city, where the weather is tolerable even in
midsummer, and where there is no danger
of fever. These hills are the highest in
Cuba rising to an elevation of from 5000 to
5000 feet, while an elevation of 1000 feet
gives assured freedom from fever. Two or
three regiments, it Is believed, would be am
pie for garrison purposes, and thus at least
1900 seasoned men would be at once re-
leased for service in Porto Rico
General Miles is anxious TO remove the
troops from Cuba as soon as possible, even
if they have to be kept on the transport
ships for a time before moving against Por-
to Rico, and is, therefore, eagerly awaiting
the determination of the further campaign
by the Washington government. There
seems to be no doubt as to what he and the
soldiers would like to do. The universal
feeling is that Porto Rico should be the next
objective, and that there should be no delay
in going thither, so as to have actual PCS
session of it before negotiations for peace
begin. 1t is recalled that the climate of
Porto Rico is far more favorable than that
of any part of Cuba for a summer cam
paign.
Travel and transportation bid fair to be
renewed here with a rush as soon per-
mission is given. Hosts of refugees want
to return to Santiago from Jamaica and
elsewhere and considerable fleet of ships
and boats of all kinds is waiting to get into
Santiago harbor with supplies, which are
sorely needed. Some of the supplies will be
welcomed by the American sailors and sol
diers whose cheerful adoption of campaign
rations has not destroyed their taste for
more paatable food. The harbor of San
tiago will be cleared of mines as speedily
as possible and then utilized as a naval sta
ton and a harbor of refuge 1t is admira-
bly, fitted to be a safe resort for American
shipping in the hurricane season, which is
now upOn rs"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
CARLISTS CAUSING ANXIETY.

MADRID, July 16.-Senor Sa-
gasta declares that he is wholly
without information from Santa
go, owing to the interruption of
cable communication between
Spain and Cuba.
The movements of the Car1ists
are causing increasd anxiety. The
organization of the adherents of
the pretender is complete, and they
have representatives in every town.
The rural clergy, especially in the
Basque province and in Navarro,
Catalonia and Valencia, are pow
erful auxiliaries of Don Carl los,
whose order would be sufficient to
cause the simultaneous appearance
of bands in various districts. The
government has 200, 900 troops in
readiness for eventualities.
Several of the newspapers of
this city say the Spanish govern
ment opened peace negotiations to-
day through the French ambassa-
dor at Washington, M. Cambon,
with the government of the United
States. 1t is said, in connection
with the Spanish suggestion of
leaving the question of the future
government of Cuba to be decided
by plebiscite of its inhabitants,
that Spain would unreserved1y ac-
cept the decision given in such
case.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
OLD GLORY WILL FLOAT TODAY.

WASHINGTON, July 6.-The
President was very much gratifed
tonight at the receipt of two ad-
ditional kilograms from General
Shafter, one of which announced
that the American flag would be
raised over Santiago tomorrow at
9 o'clock. Secretaries Alger, Bliss
and Wilson, and Postmaster Gen
eral Smith were at the White
House during the evening. All
shared in the satisfaction which the
settlement at Santiago afforded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17

AIger CongratuIated.

WASHINGTON, July 16.-Secretary Alger
has been receiving a number of congratu-
latory letters and kilograms called forth by
the capture of Santiago. One of these is
from a man who filled one of the leading
commands in the federal army during the
war of the rebellion, and who has never
since lost interest in or failed to keep in
touch with military affairs. This officer,
in the course of some general observations
upon the features of the campaign so far
developed, says: You have shown the
world what American staff departments
under a head of great executive ability, can
create in an emergency. 1t is difficult TO
create an army, equip it and move it, and it
requires a peculiar kind of ability You
know in European armies, when they have
undertaken to create well as move. they
have failed. They have required years of
preparation, so that when they had war all
the staff had to do was to move the army,
a very easy matter"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17

missioners to the surrender on this subject
before disposing Of the question, especially
as General Shafter had telegraphed the de-
partment that it was understood that the
United States commission would recommend
that the Spanish soldiers return to Spain
with the arms they so bravely defended.
This decision of the President applies alike
to those Spanish soldiers who have not been
engaged with the United States troops, as
well to those who have been participants
in the recent battles.
Secretary Alger said this afternoon that
no final decision had been reached regard
ing the question of the transportation to
Spain of the Spanish prioners surrendered
to General Shafter. The department is
awaiting exact information as to the num-
Der of men to be carried over before invit-
ing proposals for this work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
sPANIARDs TO BE SENT HOME SOON

WASHINGTON, July 16.-Un-
less present plans miscarry the
Spanish soldiers surrendered at
Santiago will sail from Cuba for
Spain July IS. This date has been
fixed by the War Department, and
every effort will be made toward
expediting their departure. 1t was
announced tonight that the de-
partment had decided to ask for
bids from steamship companies for
the transportation of the prisoners
to their native land, and propos-
ais will be issued early next week.
The contract, it is understood, will
also include the subsistence of the
men during the voyage.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17

Secretary Alger Says Spaniards Will
Not Keep Their Arms.


WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE arms sur
rendered by the Spanish soldiers at SAINT
iago to General Shafter will be kept by the
United States government. This conclusion,
reached late this afternoon by the President
and Secretary Alger, was made public by
the latter as he left his Office after o'clock
tonight for his home.
'Al those who have arms will turn them
over to this government. This is final"
These were the secretarys words when
asked for information on the subject
And" he added. in response to further in
quiries and to clear any doubt that might
exist on the subject, 'the rifles will not be
returned to Spain"
This decision has no doubt already been
communicated to General Shafter. Up to
the time when Secretary Ayers emphatic
statement disposed of all doubt on the mat
ter. II was thought in some quarters that
consideration might be given to the appeal
made by General Torai in behalf of his men
that they be allowed to keep their arms. In
fact, 1t was said by high department OFF,
cial that the President would await the rec
concentrations OF the United States COM
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
Exhausting Ten-MiIe rramp.

CHARLESTON, S. c., July 16-The three
regiments camped here were ordered out to-
day for ten-mile tramp in heavy march
ing order The day was an exceedingly hot
one and the men suffered greatly Before
half of the journey was accomplished the
ranks had been decimated by the men fall
ing from exhaustion. Before they returned
to camp some companies lost half of their
men. Some of the men are seriously sick
as consequence of the march. Nineteen of
them are in the City Hospital and several Of
these are thought to be in a critical condi-
tion. The trouble seems to be that the men
have been kept on travelling rations for over
a week. Before starting on their tramp
they had breakfast, consisting of hard
tack, coffee and canned tomatoes. There
was not sufficient food to sustain them
through the task set for them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
SANTIAGO TO BE EVACUATED TO-DAY


WASHINGTON, July 10, 9 p. m.
The following message, received
by Adjutant General Corbin, has
just been given out at the White
House:
Camp near Santiago, July 49,
The surrender has been definitely
settled and the arms will be turned
over tomorrow morning when the
troops will be marched out as
prisoners of war. The Spanish
colors will be hauled down at 9
o'clock and the American flag
hoisted. SHAFTER,
"Major General"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
Question of Prisoners Keeping Their Arms
Left to Washington Authorities,
Who Promptly Decided the Soldiers Could Not Retain
Their Rifles-About "a 900 Spanards to Be
Sent Home in Week or Ten Days.
WASHINGTON, July 16.-The

WASHINGTON, July 16.-The
War Department this evening
posted the following dispatch from
General Shafter, giving the terms
of surrender of General Toral's
Spanish forces in eastern Cuba:
Headquarters, near Santiago,
July 16.-The conditions of capitu-
lation include all forces and war
material in described territory.
'The United States agrees, with
as little delay as possible, to trans
port all Spanish troops in the dis
trict to the kingdom of Spain, the
troops, as far as possible, to en-
bark near the garrisons they now
occupy.
"Oficers are to retain their side
arms, and officers and men to re-
-tair-their personal property.
Spanish commander is author
lied to take the military archives
belonging to the surrendered dis
trict.
"All Spanish forces known as
volunteers, moirillizadves and
guerrillas, who wish to remain in
Cuba, may do so under parole DUR
ing the present war, giving up
their arms.
Spanish forces are to march out
of Santiago with the honors of war,
depositing their arms at a point
mutually agreed upon, to await the
disposition of the United States
government, it being understood
the United States commissioners
will recommend that the Spanish
soldiers be returned to Spain with
the arms they so bravely defended.
This leaves the question of return
of arms entirely in the hands of
the government.
81 invite attention to the fact
that several thousand surrendered,
said by General Toral to be about
$4,000, against whom shot has
not been fired. The number of
troops in this district to be returned
to Spain is about "a, ZOO, according
to General Toral.
'W. r. SHAFTER,
"Commander United States Vol
unteers."
Secretary Alger, Secretary Gage,
General Brooke and General Corbin
had a conference with the Presi-
dent late this afternoon over the
dispatch from General Shafter. On
leaving the White House at 4:3O
o'clock they expressed themselves
as highly gratified at the outcome
of the Santiago campaign as we'll
as the terms of surrender. 1t was
eminently satisfactory, General
Alger said, and it was a great re-
lief to know that all had been ac-
con1p1ished on the terms which
had been secured. Secretary Alger,
in response to the direct question
whether the Spaniards will be al
lowed to retain their arms, made
this statement: "All men who
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
BRITAIN WANTS TO MEDIATE.

PARIS, July 16.-The corre-
spondent of the Temps, at Madrid,
says: ''The British ambassador
daily presses the government to ac-
cept the good Offices of the English
Cabinet, representing that it alone
can obtain honorable conditions
for Spain" The correspondent
says the ambassador points out
that England will only ask a slight
extension of Gibraltar or the little
island of Tarifa as fee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17

have arms will turn them over to
this government. This is final"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17

WASHINGTON, July 16.-Col. James L.
Petit. commanding the Fourth Regiment
OF the United States Volunteer Infantry
Qmmunesl. called on Adjutant General Cor
Continued ON Second Pnge1
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-07

Most people think that pheasant breed
ing is a most difficult task They find the
Matching easy enough. but the difficulty Is
an the rearing of the young. So it is, with
improper food but II proper food is given
them, there is no difficulty, says the
Poultry Monthly
In Oregon they are now breeding them
by the thousands. and Ia Winchester,
(NIass) the Inland Fisheries and Game
(State Experimental Station) are giving
the Monaghan breed a good and success
full trial, and there seems to be pros
poet that they viii IN time become one
of the most valuable game birds. They
started their aviary IN small way in
1895, and the birds have Increased with
wonderful rapidity.
They can easily be Matched by incuba-
tors and breeders can be used TO rear them
with success, IL the food is suitable. us
will mention later. / viii be found that
with the use Of these two. appliances. the
percentage of chicks raised VIII be from
4en to fifteen per cent. higher than il
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-07
1astor OF the Orlando Presbyterian

pastor of the Orlando Presbyterian
Church.
Mrs. Ida M Hector, formerly of Mel
bourne. has leased the Morrow House,
Crescent City, for a year.
Rev. Thomas A. Clagett, recently from
Arkansas, is the new pastor of the Tai
lahassee Presbyterian Church, having en-
tered upon his duties Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ Pearce of Geor-
giana were at Lotus last Saturday. Mr..
Pearce is 81 years old, and he rowed a
boat a distance of four miles in less than
one hour.
Mr.. John c. Trice, editor of the Florida
School Journal, and associate editor OF
the Tallahassean. has returned to Talla-
hassee from Panacea Springs, greatly i'm
proved in health.
Sumterville Times: Tom Abney comes
up with the biggest snake story of the
season. Tom says he killed a RATHER last
week more than six feet long, with eleven
rattles and button.
Mr. and Mrs c. A. Spencer Of Phila-
delphia are at Tallahassee, where Mr..
Spencer is to assume the management of
the business of the gas and water plants,
George w. Saxon having rendered his res
ignation some time since.
Titusville Advocate: Miss F. T. Parham
of Stinson, Ga, arrived at the Indian Riv-
or Hotel yesterday. She is on her way
to Waveland where she will teach school
this winter. Miss Parham taught school
during the winters of 1856 at Eden.
Otto Stypman of Stuart recently sold
five acres of land bordering on the river
TO Mr.. Nicholson, a friend from Germany,
for 500 an acre Mr.. Nicholson is build
ing a new house This is the ninth house
that has been built at Stuart within a
very few months.
Rev. T. r. Best of the Presbyterian
Church of Braidentown was ordained last
Sunday morning, and in the evening was
installed as the pastor of the church.
Revs. j. G. Anderson of Tampa, Forbis
of Plant City and Rowbotharn of Dade
CITY were the board of the presbytery
and performed the ceremonies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-07
MARRIAGES IN FLORIDA.

At the home of the bride at Pensacola
Yesterday afternoon Miss Estella C. Dav-
export was welded to Mr.. NJ. A. Nord-
strom of Fort McRee.
Mr.. G. A. Powers and Miss Lamb
daughter of Mr.. John Lamb were mar
red at the brides home at Johnson ISL
and. near Campbell, on Sunday, Oct. 30.
The groom is a widower, with grown
up family, and the bride is IS years old.
On Wednesday evening, at the residence
of Rev. j. S. Alley, Mr.. Robert Cook and
Miss Olive Watts, both of Quincy, were
united in marriage. They attended church
i'm the evening" and after services hied
themselves away to the residence OF the
minister. where they were made one.
The wedding of Mr.. ]. M. White and
Miss Alma Atkinson took place at orlan-
do Thursday evening at the residence OF
the brides parents. Rev. W. ]. Carpenter
of the Methodist Church OBLIGATED. The
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. H. c. Atkinson and the groom is a
member of the First Florida Regiment.
Jacksonville Metropolis: At the Church
of the Immaculate Conception on next
Wednesday the marriage of Mr. James
Henry Dalton TO Miss Margaret Mary
Bragassa will take place. The couple are
well known and very popular. Miss Katie
DOYLE of Lynchburg, Va, a cousin of the
bride. will be the maid of honor. Mr. j.
Wilfred Dalton of Boston will be best
man and Messrs. William Vinzant and
Louis Bragassa will be ushers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-07
RAISE WHEAT AND THINGS TO EAT

Southern Argus: Floyd county should
raise wheat to sell another year.
Monroe Advertiser: The hog and hominy
raisers are not worried over the low price
of cotton.
Lexington Echo: Farmers about aban-
doned hope of getting cost for their crop
of cotton
Arlington Courier: Unless the signs and
seasons fail there are not going to be any
short provision crops in this section in
1899.
Greensboro Herald-Journal: Sow every
acre in grain that you possibly can, and
be glad that you did so.
Bulloch Times: Cotton is scarce and low
in price, but we will take chickens, eggs,
syrup, corn, hay, pork, beef. potatoes, OF
ter hides and coonsklns on subscription at
their market value.
Irwinto Bulletin: More wheat will be
raised in Wilkinson county near year than
during any year in the history of the
county. Perhaps next fall all of us crack
ers may have biscuits twice a week, in
stead of once every Sunday.
Gibson Record: Every farmer In the
county intends to plant ten acres, more or
less in wheat This is a good move in
the right direction. and If they will make
another move and decrease the cotton
acreage, they VIII be getting down to farm
ing right.
Gibson Banner: One-fourth of the area
devoted to cotton, in our judgment, should
-,
not DONE II the farmer Is content to in
crease his area on scent basis, It is es-
sential that he should increase his acre
age devoted to home supplies This is the
only way of reducing the cost OF this
crop.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-07

most rapid growth just at the time that il
is sending up a stalk and forming the
head, grain would always rust. 1t is The
fact that millions of stalks, each with
root attached, are all sucking both mols-
ture and fertility from the soil that keeps
any one stalk getting more than is good
for it, II is the grain that stands thin
on the ground that rusts worst. This is
partly remedied by seeding grass and clo-
yer with the grain.
All kinds of fruits both small and large
require much potash. Those with large
or very numerous seeds need most pot
ash. Most of them are also benefited
by an application of phosphate. Land that
is reasonably fertile will grow better frnit
without stable manure than with il. When
most farmers plant an orchard their first
work at caring for it is to top dress the
surface or pillow under enough stable man
ure to keep the trees growing faster than
they ought to, and bearing less during the
next ten or twelve years. So long as a
young orchard grows two feet or more
of new wood a year it will not bear. A
midsummer drought is for such orchards
an advantage. 1t checks excessive growth
of more wood and encourages the forma-
ton of fruit buds. Yet there are many
old orchards that have been long neglect
ed which would be much benefited by
liberal manuring with stable manure, as
well as with the mineral fertilizers that
ali orchards need when they come to bear
ing age.