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the Spanish ships are not visible from
Commodore Schley's position on account
Of the hills that surround the bay. \ dis
patch TO The London Daily Mail from
Madrid says that official dispatches from
Cuba confirm the reports that the Amcri-
cans are blockading Admiral Cervera at
Santiago.
This places Admiral Cervera and his
ships in prison and incommunicado, ac-
cording TO Spanish regulations. They are
as securely imprisoned as any insurgent
in MORO Castle. The Spanish admiral
has played himself Il Spanish trick and
has bottled himself up in harbor where
he could not so out and make an even
fight if he wanted to. \ much inferior
force could prevent the Spanish fleet leav
ing the harbor because of the narrow in
let which permits only one vessel 10 pass
al time lie would have TO take his fleet
out in single file and be able TO use only
his forward guns, while the ships waiting
outside could pour brOadsides into him as
he made the run.
Sampson and Schley have the Spaniards
imprisoned and can keep them there until
they surrender. The naval authorities
say that with the Spanish fleet at San
t;asO de Cuba, it ceases to he factor
in the war. 1t is imprisoned and cannot
lie released. Should Spain send another
fleet Ia Cervera' relief, Sampson can sta
iiDn his monitors in front of the inlet to
destroy Ccrvera's fleet as it comes out.
and take the fighting ships 10 meet the
coming fleet. The only question with
naval officers is rs to how long it will take
10 starvc ont the Spaniards. 1t is not
believed that Santiago has enough food
TO support the people and the Spanish
troops and the Spanish navy for more
than two or three months.
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the Bennington and thence conveyed to
Manila.
Every steam vessel in the harbor blew
au revoir to Capt. Glass and his crew as
the Charleston steamed out of the Golden
Gate. None of the forts in the harbor
saluted the vessel, but the demonstration
made by the 5000 soldiers gathered at
the Preside was tremendous. When the
vessel was sighted coming down the bay
the soldiers gathered on the beach and
cheer upon cheer rang out from the men
who were to soon follow the Charleston
to the scene of Admiral Dewey's triumph.
1t was expected that the trip would oc
cupy about twenty days. This allows for
a somewhat lower rate of speed than Is
usually made by steamers like the Pekin,
Sydney and Australia. the authorities rec
ognizing the necessity Of economizing the
coal supplies when carrying heavy car
goes.
The War Department is still negotiat-
ing for other steamers to be used for
transport purposes between San Francis
co and Manila. The Government at pres
ent has the services of five ships. 1t is
believed, and, in case Congress shall de-
eide to give American register to vessels
of the Northern Pacific Steamship Com
pany. the whole fleet Of that company will
be placed at the disposal of the Govern
ment on reasonable terms.
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DRILL LIKE REGULARS.
Volunteers at Camp Thomas Make an
Excellent Showing,

The event of Monday at Chckamauga
Park was the review of the First division
OF the First army corps by Maj. Gen.
Brecklnrldge, inspector general of the
United States army. 1t was Il splendid
spectacle, grand in proportions and sub
lime in suggestion. The long line Of men
IN double rank extended from the north
end of Kelly field straight as die across
the field, through the grove, out into the
Brotherton field, across that field, over
into the hills and valleys and well into
the grove beyond. And this was only two
of the three brigades. The third brigade
was formed back of the first in Kelly
field. These long lines. aggregating more
than mile in double-rank formation with
distances reduced, was nothing short of
an effective army. The men had the bear
ing and set-up of professional soldiers.
They were fully armed and equipped.
Their alignment was perfect and every
movement like clockwork. This division
consists Of the first regiments sent out
by the various States represented in it
and these regiments are consequently will
equipped. Their showing on the review
surprised the veteran army officers on the
field. From the moment the regiments
began 20 assemble, pouring out of the
groves and camps from every direction
and in every formation. until they broke
from the column after passing the review
ing stand every movement was made with
dash and snap truly inspiring.
After the review Gen. Breckenridge
said: Il was surprised at the showing
made Icy the troops. The review was SUI
perb. Some of the regiments made an ap-
pearance that would have done credit to
any soldiers in any army in the world"
Maj. Gen. Wilson was equally enthusias-
tic. 1T is splendid division" said he,
''and the men moved off like soldiers. l
was impressed with the size and quality
of the men. They are better men and in
much better condition as regards drill,
equipment and discipline than the soldiers
of 1861" The men did splendid work.,
declared Brig. Gen. Burt. Il have been
in the army for thirty-seven years and
was all through the civil war. and want
to say l never saw better soldiers"
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-02
STARTS FOR MANILA.
CRUISER CHARLESTON OFF TO
JOIN DEWEY.
Expedition Leaves San Francisco to
Support Admiral Dewey in the Phil
ippine Is1ands- 1000 Troops on the
Wny-Monitor Monterey Is Delayed.
Go to DeweY's Aid.

The cruiser Charleston is we'll on her
way to Manila. She will call at Homo
lulu for coal and then proceed direct to
the Philippines, and in less than thirty
dsys at the outside she ought to report
to Admiral Dewey. Though the monitor
Monterey has been ordered to Manila, it
will be several weeks, probably, before
she can get away from San Francisco.
Her executive officer, Lieut.. Carlin, said
the ship must wait for certain kinds Of
ammunition desired by Dewey.
Fully 1000 troops will soon be started
for Manila. Those who did not go on
the three steamers will go later on the
China, Centennial. Colon and Zealandia.
Three steamers-the Pekin, Australia and
City of Sydney-started together. A feet
of transports will be met at Honolulu by
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-02
Upon Whether CerYera
Is Bottled Up or
at Large.
The Cadiz Squadron Coming
to Break the Santiago
Blockade.
Invasion DELAYED,

The military situation as at present de-
termincd upon by those in authority is
10 make no forward movement of troops
either upon Porto Rico or Cuba until
full and definite information is received
as TO the location of the Spanish squadron
and its possibilities as factor in the ag
gressive movements of Spain. That be-
ing the positive determination, there is
no present purpose TO hurry forward the
troops now at several points of concen-
tration, but the interval prior to the ag-
gressive forward movement will be en-
ployed in seasoning the men. Steps have
been taken TO secure early information as
to whether Admiral Cervera's squadron
is inside Santiago harbor, where the
American squadron has such an advan-
tage OF position outside the harbor as to
make the escape of the Spaniards prac-
tically impossible. For the last Few days
army circles have shared public belief
that the Spanish ships were trapped in
Santiago arbor, and that has given an
impetus 10 the arrangements by which
large bodies of troops at Chickamauga and
elsewhere might be moved forward rapid
ly TO Tampa for embarkation.
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American victories will cause Spain TO
abandon Cuba, and allow them to return
home
Marine insurance companies are great
ly agitated over Spain's new threat of
privateering.
France is worrying over the possibility
of an alliance between Great Britain and
the United States.
All our revenue cutters have been un-
der fire in Cuban waters and have proved
their great usefulness.
Several of the cannon captured at Ma
Mia will be sent TO Annapolis Academy
to be added to the trophies.
A high fence has been erected around
the Carpenter steel works Mt Reading.
Pa, as a further protection from spies.
The Philippine insurgent chief ASui-
naldo has issued a proclamation 20 his
followers at Manila to obey the orders of
Admiral Dewey.
To maintain an army of 200. 900 men
for six months will cost $4,000. 600, ac-
cording to estimates prepared by Paymas-
ter General Stanton.
Our troops in Florida are hampered by
Ilck OF water anu HOW 10 supply the
transports that will convey them to Cuba
is serious problem.
The American cable companies in LON
don have issued instructions to their
agents to refuse TO transmit any Spanish
Government messages.
Tampa is 80 miles from Havana. The
transports can land troops near the latter
city in twenty-four hours after sailing
from the former rendezvous.
A United States cruiser is said to have
had a narrow escape from destruction in
Hampton Roads by a floating mine cut
adrift at night by Spanish spies.
James G. Longstreet, son of Gen.
james \. Longstreet. mas been commits
stoned as second lieutenant in battery
of light artillery at atlanta, Ga.
A cargo of 1000 tons of coal reached
Manila on the British ship Honolulu from
New South Wales, and was seized by
Dewey for the use of his squadron.
The pompous Spanish prisoners of war
at Atlanta. one of whom is Weyler's
brother-in-law, are indignant because ne
gro orderlies are acting as their guards.
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HAVANA IN DIRE NEED.
etters Via Mexico Say the Situation
=

Letters Via Mexico Say the Situation
Is Desperate.
Letters from Havana by way of Mexico
say that the situation is desperate there,
and that the people are beginning to eat
horse meat. the few cattle in stock having
been seized by the army. The insurgent
bands are controlling the interior, and
have taken possession of some towns,
while Spaniards in large numbers control
the northern coast. A strong Spanish
military line has been placed along the
railway between Havana and Bata bano.
On account of the great scarcity OF
coal, Gen. Blanco issued an order stop
ping the gas works and all manufactures
in which coal is needed: and the coal has
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-02

ed in me by the constitution and
the laws. and deeming sufficient oc-
casion to exist, have thought fit to
call forth, and hereby do call forth,
volunteers to the aggregate number
of 1000, in addition to the volun-
teers called forth by my proclama-
tion of the 23d day of April, in the
present year. the same to be appor-
toned, as far as practicable, among
the several States and territories
and the District of Columbia, ac-
cording to population, and to serve
for two years, unless sooner dis
charged. The proportion of each
arm and the details of enlistment
and organization will be made
known through the War Depart
ment.
In witness whereof / have here
unto set my hand and caused the
seal of the United States to be af-
fixed.
Done at the City OF Washington
this 25th day of May. in the year Of
our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and ninety eight, and of the
independence of the United States
the one hundred and twenty-sec-
Ond.
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Wa Sillngton s1ecial:

Washington sDecial:
The Navy Department has official and
positive information that the Spanish
feet is NJ Santiago de Cuba. and that the
American warships are on guard to pre-
vent its escape. \ cipher dispatch from
Commodore Schley was received at the
Navy Department stating that he is off
Santiago. guarding the harbor entrance.
10 prevent the escape of the Cape Verde
Sect. In his message Commodore Schley
gave the source of the information that
came from him about Cervera's presence
in Santiago bay. but it is understood that
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-02
CAPTAIN Is SHOT
Fate of the Spaniard Who Failed TO
Fire at Dewey.

News has reached Madrid Of the exc
Cution at Maniln of the captain of the
Spanish revenue cutter Callao. He was
shot on the order of Captain General Au-
gusti. The CallaO arrived at Manila Il
few days after Dewey's great victory. and
was at once surrendered. The vessel had
been away from communication with its
home Government for thirteen months,
and ran into the bay { Manila una ware
that war between Sp and the United
States had been declared. Having fallen
into hopeless net. surrounded by the
American war vessels, after being fired
upon and without the slightest chance Of
escape, the captain of the Callao Surren-
dered. For not returning the fire of the
United States ships the captain was exc
cuted.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-02

has been refused, it will proceed to put
the soldiers on board the ships and COM
pei the owners 10 carry them. The otti-
cial said that this was the only cause OF
the embarrassment. The Government did
its best to reach an amicable agreement
with the steamship companies, but failed.
1t then decided to settle the matter by ap-
pointing a commission to determine a rea-
soma bic compensation and the steamers
will be compelled to transport mes at
that fiCure
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-02
Hawaii to Be Used as Base.

The Hawaiian Islands Will probably be
used as base by the expedition to the
Philippines. Owing to the lack of trans
ports. the ships which started the other
dav will be forced TO return for another
installment of troops. There are not sufii-
cient vessels fitted for carrying men across
the Pacific. but many coastinC ships can
be impressed to land soldiers at Honolulu
and from that point they can he taken TO
Manila Oh the City of Peking, City of
Sydney and City of Australia.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-02

The organization and division of this
extensive force is yet TO be arranged by
the Adjutant Generals office. Generally
speaking, however, the $4,000 men will
suffice for the formation of seventy-five
regiments. With three regiments to a
brigade, which is the present basis of or
ganization, this will make twenty five
brigades. In turn, eight divisions of three
brigades each will be formed. and out of
the eight divisions the entire force will
he divided into three army corps. This
general division, of course. is tentative,
but it shows the general formation of this
large body of volunteers.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-02
Many Wish to BE Officers.

Seventy eight second lieutenants are tc
be appointed to the army by the Presi-
dent, as Il result of the passage of the
battalion measure, which increased both
the numbers and the officers of each in
fantry regiment. For these places there
are 800 applicants. and more are expect
ed before the appointments are an
nounced.
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Fine Body of Men

y correspondent writes from Tampa
"The American soldier of to-day is in
comparably better than his predecessor.
Conditions of enlistment are more Sc
we're. He is more generously treated. HIS
rations are improved and he has facilities
and privileges formerly unknown. He is
offered incentives to manliness and self
respect. How far these have been sue
cessful is indicated by the statement that
among all the troops in this place | have
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been stored by the Government for its
use. Gen. Blanco says the dearth of pro-
visions will be soon relieved. At a coun-
Gil recently he said: BE confident, and
let the people be confident, that Spain is
not going to abandon u.s." Gen. Arolas,
military commander of Havana, is better
prepared TO repel an attack than is gen.
orally believed. The rabid Spaniards are
making strenuous efforts to win over the
Cubans. In manifesto addressed to
the Spaniards born on the peninsula or in
Cuba they say: Let us forgive the small
differences of the past, and unite like
one man against the common enemy"
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-02
Suffers Refused a Permit.

The Secretary of War is receiving
large number of applications daily from
persons who wish to accompany the vari-
Gus army corps as suffers. To all of these
the War Department makes the uniform
reply that no suffers or food contractors
will be allowed TO go with any part of the
army, in the camp or in the field.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-02
WAR BULLETINS.

There are believed to be only 1900
Spanish troops in Porto Rico.
Spaniards in the Canary Islands live i'll
dread of bombardment by the American
fleet.
The wonderful submarine torpedo boat
Holland has been bought by the Govern
ment.
The war has caused an immense de
crease in first and secondclass ocean
travel.
\ dispatch from London says Queen
Victoria favors an alliance with the Unit
ed States.
Havana advices by way of Jamaica say
that the Spanish troops in Cuba are dis
heartened, and openly express wish that
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-02
The Auxiliary Elect.

Since the outbreak of war with Spain
the Government has acquired ninety-nine
vessels for the auxiliary fleet and these
are exclusive of over thirty transports
W hich have been only chartered. In this
auxiliary fleet there are fifteen cruisers.
thirteen in commission; seventeen vessels
belonging TO what is called the mosquito
fleet. and sixteen revenue cutters, now
with the Cuban blOckading feet. There
are beside numerous tugs and collierS.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-02
WIFI They Do 1t?

A dispatch from Kingston, Jamaica,
siys: The master OF the fishing schooner
Jane, which arrived there, reports having
picked up yawl containing two recon-
centradOs who escaped from Santiago De
Cuba. lie says they told him that Ger
vera's squadron was in the harbor, that
the vessels coaled and viclualled and
were ready 10 sail when the Cad z squad
ron arrives next week and breaks the
blockade.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-02
BOTTLED PIN THE BAY
Spanish Armada Is Entrapped
at Santiago de Cuba.
SCHLEY BLOCKS DONS way.
Admiral Ceryera Will Now Be Forced TO
Surrender or Fight.

Our Squcdron Is Guarding the En-
trance to the Trap at Santiago de
Cuba and Spaiu's Ships May Never
Leave That Harbor Madrid Has Of
fetal Adviccs of Cervcra's Predica-
mcut--Town Is Short of Provisions
and Could Soon BE Starved Into Sub
jugation.
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Further Details of the Loss of the
Steamer Mecca.

Calcutta special: Further particu-
lars regarding the disastrous collision be-
tween the British India Steam Naviga-
tion Company's steamer Mecca and her
sister ship, the Lindula, show that the
former had 800 persons on hoard. her
passengers were mostly Asiatics. The
Mecca was towing the Lindula which
was disabled, When the hawser parted
and the two steamers crashed together.
The Mecca sank and her captain and
fifty-two others were drowned. The
Lindula brought the survivors to this
mort
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-02
Not to Learn War Secrets.

President Mckinley has established
Censorship over the cabinet. Hereafter
only Secretary Long of the Navy Depart
ment and Secretary Alger of the War De
partment are 10 possess the war secrets.
The other members of the cabinet are to
know only such war news as the Presi-
dent and his war aids may think advisa-
bic TO tell them.
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Washington special:

Washington special:
The President has issued II proclamation
calling for $4,000 more volunteers. Thi
will make the total army strength. regu
lars and volunteers, 2SO,OO0. The seconc
official call for troops is as follows:
Whereas, An act of Congress
was approved the 2Jth day Of April,
1898, entitled An act declaring that
war exists between the United
States of America and the Kingdom
of SPAIN and
Whereas, BY an act of Congress
entitled An act to provide for tenn
porarily increasing the military es-
tablishment of the United States IN
time of war and for other purposes
approved April 30, 1898. the Presi-
dent is authorized, in order to raise
a volunteer army. to issue his proc
lamation calling for volunteers to
serve in the army of the United
States;
Now, therefore, 1, William Nc
Kinley, President of the United
States, by virtue of the power vest
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-02
Sixty Killed at Carta-ena.

Advices from Cartagena, Spain, say the
explosion at Castle San Julian caused a
panic in the city. Arms and legs were
picked up at great distance from the
scene of the explosion. The castle CON
tained thirty eight privates belonging to
the artillery and infantry and 123 work
men, not one of whom escaped uninjured
The dead numbered siXty-two. including
the governor of the port.
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Little Ones Burned.

Three children were burned 10 death in
fire which destroyed Alfred Reichter's
residence on West y street, Iron Noun
tain, Mich. There were nine of the little
ones, and the father and neither were
able to get but few of them in hand and
escape by jumping, the stairway being in
flames. Mr.. and Mrs. Reichtcr were Sc
verely burned, and the former was badly
cut by glass.
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Spaiu Anxious for Peace.

The Madrid correspondent of the Lon
don Times says the dominant note of
public opinion there is a desire 10 find
some way 10 honorable peace. Capt. Au-
non, Minister OF Marine, declared in the
COrtes that when the opportunity pre-
sented itself the Cabinet would not fail
10 do its best TO bring about an honor
able peace.
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One Soldier Killed,

At Savannah, Ga, Il special train on
the Florida Central and Peninsula Rail
way, carrying North Carolina troops en-
route TO Florida, collided with a north
bound vegetable train. Private William
Barbee, Company l, of Durham, was kill
ed. and Private j. NJ. Colclough was fa-
tally injured.
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COULDN'T BLUFF DEWEY.
Plucky Admiral Refuses to Allow

Plucky Admiral REFUSES TO ALLOW
Germans to Enter Manila.
a special dispatch from Manila says
that the German consul there tried to
land provisions from German ship. but
that Admiral Dewey refused to permit it.
The consul then declared, according to the
dispatch, that he would force the landing
under the protection of two German cruls-
ers, but Admiral Dewey threatened TO fire
upon the cruisers. and the attempt TO land
the supplies was abandoned. Another dis
patch asserts that Admiral Montejo, COM
mander of the Spanish squadron destroy
ed by Admiral Dewey, is TO be court-mar-
failed on the charge of cowardice.
The Navy Department received cable
gram from Admiral Dewey, which says
that the situation remains unchanged, and
that the strict blockade continues. There
is great scarcity of provisions in Manila.
Foreign subjects fear an outbreak of the
Sn,nish soldiers
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The regular army officers who are pro-
NOTED to higher rank in the volunteer
army will enjoy that honor only during
the present war. As soon as the volun-
teers are disbanded they will return ta
their regular rank again. =.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-06-02
A Maryland JynchinE.

Garfield King, negro, aged is years,
was taken from the jail al 5 tlIsbury, Nd,
and hanged 10 Tree and almost shot to
pieces. lie was waiting trial on the
charge of having deliberately shot Her
man Kenney, a white boy about the same
age as the negro.
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Why the Agent Surrendered.

The agent of the Central Pacific Rail
road at Ogden, Utah, demanded $50
above the contract price for Transporting
n carload of horses from that city to San
Francisco for the Minnesota troops. Mai
Di-gles refused to pay and ordered two of
his soldiers. who are experienced railroad
men. 10 seize the train and kill uly man
who attempts to interfere The agent
surrendered.