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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-14
THE ORDNANCE REPORT.
IN. FlagIer ravors Equipment OF Volunteer
Forces by the Government.

Washington, Nov. 13.-Gen. D. w.
Flagler, chief of the bureau of ord
nance has made his annual report to
the secretary of war. 1t shows there
were expended during the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1898, $7,348, 1875. and that
there still remains of the appropria-
tons made for the ordnance bureau,
$40, 1893, 300. This larges sum is derived
from the appropriation for the fiscal
year which We're made for war pur-
poses amounting to $21, 504592.
Regarding the equipment of volun-
teers the general thinks it would be as
well to have the government equip
them, instead of their bringing their
state arms into service. saying that It
could be done quickly. owing to the
condition of the arms of the state
troops. He speaks in terms of praise
of the manner in which work has been
! performed at arsenals and ordnance
! factories in the rush that was made in
putting the country on a footing fol
war with Spain. AS to the equipment
of an army he says:
80 long as the principal dependence
| in this country in time of war is 6
| large volunteer force, newly levied. il
is impracticable to keep on hand large
supplies of cavalry, artillery and horse
equipments, as these in the course of {
few years will not only deteriorate bu
will have to be materially modified t,
keep pace with improvements. TIL
major part of such material can, b,
taking advantage of the resources o
the Rock Island and the other arsenal
and the numerous private establish
ments capable of producing. be sup
piled as rapidly as troops can be raised
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-14
DESERVE SPECIAL MENTION.
Capt. Cook Of the Brooklyn, Mentions Several
More Officers for Bravery.

Washington Nov. IA supplemental
report of Cant f. A. Cook OF the cruiser
Brooklyn, relative to officers deserving
special mention in the battle of July ),
has been filed with the navy department.
1t follows:
United States Flagship Brooklyn.
Sir--I request TO supplement my report
Of the battle of the Sd of July and that
1t be filed with the report made on July 4,
The splendid and efficient work done in
the engine and fire rooms was largely due
10 the zeal and intelligence of Passed As
sistant Engineer Carter. who went imme-
liately to his station in the engine room
and was unremitting throughout the ac-
ton in his efforts to get the best speed.
He was ably assisted in the fire rooms by
Passed Assistant Engineer j. B. Patton
and Assistant Engineer Fitzgerald.
Naval Cadets L. S. Macy and x. Fl.
Woodward We're stationed at the battery
and We're cool and efficient in duty. Naval
Cadet j. A. Hand was at the central sta
ticn and conveyed all orders and instruc-
lions deliberately and well. Naval Cadets
j. w. Clement, r. w. Vincent. ]. I. Bow
ers and c. w. Forman We're stationed in
the powder division and did effective
duty.
Pay Clerk o. I. Hancock volunteered
| for a station and did excellent work in
| the powder division.
Very respectfully.
E. A. COOK. Captain Commanding.
The Commander-in-C Chief. Second Squad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-14
"DRIVE OFF THE WREcKERS"
Is the Order to Potomac Which Viii! Return
to Cat island.

Washington, Nov. 13.-The official
report to the navy department of the
finding of the Maria Teresa was con-
tanned in the following cablegram re-
ceived from Commander Craven of the
Wrecking tug Potomac, which had
been or5ered to Cat island from San
'tiago:
Nassau. Nov. u.
Secretary of the Navy. Washington:
Potomac arrived. Maria Teresa
rear Bird point, Cat island, one mile
CT shore in two fathoms of water
Tide rising and falling inside. Tenn
parary deck broken up, movable arti-
c'es removed by natives. Vulcan not
seen. Natives at work since Satur-
day"
The Potomac was ordered at once
back to Cat island with instructions to
Commander Craven to take possession
Of the Teresa and drive off the wreck
e1s who are looting the ship. He re-
piled by cable that he would leave i'm
n:ediately and would arrive at the
wreck in the morning.
The fact that the Teresa, vessel
drawing in trim % feet of water, and
Waterlogged as she was when aban-
doned, probably drawing nearly sc
feet, should have been driven into /:
feet of water is regarded by naval of
fciais as evidence of the great
strength of the storm which caused
her crew to leave her.
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GOMEZ AND AMERICANS.
The Cuban General Dismissing All, Even
Cubans Who Favor Annexation.

Santiago de Cuba, Nov. 13.-Capt
Warren, an American, who has been
with Gen. Maxine Gomez, for nearly
two years, has arrived here. Accord
ing to his statement Gen. Gomez will
no longer have Americans about him
and is getting rid of them as fast as
possible. He takes the same course in
the case of Cubans suspected of favor
ing annexation to the United states.
The result is that some of the best
men who We're long attached to his
immediate staff are not now with him.
Il Will be difficult, Capt. Warren be-
lieves. to get the majority of the insur-
gents to disband. His idea is that
when the American authorities get
control of the other portions of the is
land, they should give out no Tations
and punish severely all thefts of cattle
and produce. He thinks, too, that
there may be some trouble with the
Insurgents because of their insisting
on the right of courtmartialing delin
quents among themselves.
There is very little serious sickness
among the troops here. Everybody is
improving with the cooler weather.
Tt is estimated that no fewer than
10000 people in this section are learn
ing English in addition to the school
children
The greater part of Marinas street is
now macadamized. This Improvement
is to be extended throughout the entire
city, in place of the ancient cobble
stones
The United States revenue steamer
Manning is now here, with Capt. Shoe
maker, chief of the revenue cutter ser
vice, who came to investigate as To the
need of vessel for Collector Donald
son. Capt. Shoemaker believes that
Collector Donaldson's request should
be complied with.
Owing to the heavy weather, the
Manning instead of the converted
yacht Hist, will be placed at the dis
posal of Gen. Wood, commander of the
military division of Santiago, for his
trip from Guantanamo along the
northern coast of the province. TIE
Manning, with Gen. Wood, will prob
ably leave, Tuesday.
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at Berlin. III is with a view OF minimiz-
ing the visit that the assurances are
now communicated as to ITS non-omciai
character.
The suggestion that the Emperor may
be asked by Spain to act as arbitrator
between the United states and spain. III
acute. is dismissed as absurd on the
ground that no such plan would be con-
sidered for moment unless both coun-
tries Joined in request for 1t. The ar
rival of the Emperor at CadiZ and Car
thagena is awaited with considerable APP
predecessor by the German authorities
as it may give rise to Spanish popular
demonstration open to misconstruction in
this country. With a view of avoiding
such an affair." the German charge
d affares at Madrid has been instructed
to notify the Snanish government of the
strictly unofficial character of the En-
peror's visit.
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THE 9TH CAVALRY SAILS.
May Have Important Wcrk on Arrival at
Kuevitas. Cuba.

Savannah, Nov 13.-The government
transport Manitoba sailed for Nuevi-
tas. Cuba, at $40 O'Clock, this morning.
carrying Cen Carpenter and his quar-
tiers and troops of the Sth Regular Cav
airy, about 100 men, together with
horses and a large amount of stores
and supplies. The dispatch with which
the Manitoba was handled eXcels any
thing in this line since the beginning
of the war with Spain. The Manitoba
arrived from New York, at 10 o'clock
yesterday morning, and within less
than Is hours after her arrival, she was
on her way to sea with the troops and
stores aboard, the work of loading hav-
ing been accomplished within 10 hours.
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SHIPPING NEWS.
maine Ports.

PoRTLAND-Nov Il, ar, schs Lena
Maud, st John for Boston; Mldre
May, Condor, Augusta, to load for
Brooksville; Hannah Grant, Strout.
Rochport; Il T Hommor, Mt Desert TO,
Boston; Ulricka r Smith, Pickett.
Cherryfieid, for do; Alice c Cox, Hop
lIins. Rockport for do; Masurka, Rob-
inson, do for Co. Westerloc, Whitaker,
Ellsworth for Rondout; Mollie Rhodes,
Dobbin, Deer Isle for New York:
Henry Whitney, Bangor for New
York; AdasF Campbell. Deer Isle for
do: Amelia F Cobb. Bath for Boston.
CID sim Horatio Hall, Bragg, New
ofk: schs Alice E Clark, Clark, Phil
aaeipnla; Maggie S Hart, Farrow,
Niscasset; Aaron Reppard, English.
keEnebec and New York.
Sid. tug Juno. With Big Battle for
New York.
ar 18th, Sim Manhattan, Bennett,
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TREATY IN DANGER.
Continued from page -

cans may desire to acquire in perpetu-
ity for a sum relatively nil.
Non-official Americans in Paris put
aside as unthinkable the assumption
that the United States would farm out
its burdens or its advantages, if any,
in the Philippines which, if acquired,
will be taken over as indemnity attend
ing the discharge of high responsible
ties. In any event the American COM
missioners. will doubtless first ask
whether the announcement is timed to
serve the ends of the syndicate or to
hinder the efforts of Judge Day and his
associates to effect an amicable adjust
ment of the Philippine question.
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

clara Fisher Meader, who was be-
iieved to be the oldest living actress,
died, Saturday, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Post. in Methuen, n. J..
A body was taken, Saturday, from
the Dutton street canal near the Mer-
rirnac corporation, at Lowell. and was
identified by relatives as that of Oliver
Miller, a shoemaker.
Rev. Thomas C. Hall, son of the late
Rev. John Hall. preached at the New
York Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
church, Sunday. and it is thought not
unlikely that he will succeed his father.
A monument designed by Rauhe. an ex-
act reproduction of the Schiller statue in
Marback. Germany. the birthplace Of
St. Louis, Mo, Sunday, in the presence
of ao,00G people. The donor is Col. Charles
9. Stifel Speeches We're made by Max
Hempel in German, and by E. c. Ker and
Mayor Zeigenheim in English.
An extra freight on 8. & NJ. ROAD
struck a horse and wagon which was
standing on railroad bridge at
Chambers Mills, n. H., Friday night.
The engineer saw the obstruction and
jumped before entering the bridge. The
train struck the horse and wagon, ear
Tying it several rods beyond the bridge.
The engine and six cars We're derailei.
None OF the train hands were seriously
injured.
\ masked and armed mob took out OF
Jail at Seymour. Ind. Sunday night, John
speaker, who had been imprisoned on the
charge of obtaining money by false pre-
fences. Once outside, the mob beat him
with sticks. pounded him over the head
t.-ff n -.NIN h v,,
once leave town. Instead of obeying the
order. he went to the prosecuting attor-
ney and sheriff for protection. Half an
hour later ne accompanied the sheriff and
posse in search of members of the mob.
Ii is not known whether or not the as
sault upon him was inspired by political
spite.
The registrars of voters of Worces-
ter, finished the recount of the votes of
the city. Saturday evening. The first
returns gave Thayer. for Congress, So;
votes, Walker SIT. The recount gives
Thayer 5SfS, Walker STA The gain foi
Thayer includes the block of so votes
which it was discovered. Wednesday
had not been transferred from the tally
sheets in precinct of ward /. The eff
feet OF the recount had been to increase
Thayer's majority in the city from 49,
counting the so votes discovered-to "A
or % votes.
County Judge Moore at Frankfort
| KY, dismissed the murder charg,
against Sergt. Perkins. who killed hi
| son-inlaw, j. w. Newton, Thursda,
night County Attorney Polsgrov,
made statement that proof showed
! that Newton betrayed his wife befor
/ marriage. and recently betrayed he
young sister. Polsgrave said he woul,
not prosecute any man under simla
/ circumstances. The large crowd in tn
court room cheered the attorney wnel
! he made his statement, and broke int
| wild applause when Judge Moore sal
that the case was plainly justifabl
! homicide, and told Perkins to so t
his family free man.
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mustered into the service and prepared
for campaign. There should, however
be on hand field and siege artillery with
carriages and portion of the harness
required for 100000 men. Such guns and
carriages cannot be turned out in large
numbers until about six months after
initiating the work.
For equipping an army with a sup
ply of small arms, he thinks there
should be a supply of 100000 on hand
Of any new arm and the arsenals kept
in a condition so as to produce $500 per
day.
An interesting feature Of the report
is that what treats of coast defence.
The general says: Attention is espec-
tally invited to the experience of the
last Few months in attempting to pro-
vide quickly coast defence. 1t is be-
lieved to be impraeticable and we shall
always be forced in any emergency to
rely upon what has been provided in
time of peace. I think it fair to state,
though not in the way of complaint,
that this has been urged upon Congress
each year for the past 10 years.
The situation is very simple. A
Ph'f iidS DCSL accepted IOI
complete coast defense. With the
present facilities of the department
this work can be carried on economi-
caliy and in the most efficient manner
in such way as to complete the pre-
sent plan in about Z years. Estimates
ought to be submitted each year for so
much of the work as the facilities for
its production will permit. 1t rests
with Congress to determine how much
Of the work can be provided for each
year consistently with the resources of
the country But the work cannot pro-
Sress faster than the appropriations
provide for. 1t is probable that there
must be added to plans and estimates
for the coast defence some provision
for the defence of added possessions"
Gen. flaSler does not claim for the
a. calibre Springfield rifles an equality
with the new 80 calibre magazine rifle
of the army, but says that it is a very
good arm and possesses many merits.
This feature has heretofore been COM
nented upon in discussion of small
arms used during the war. The ma
chinery for the manufacture of small
arm ammunition was none the best,
vet the department turned out 1000
900 rounCs for the war. For years past,
the report states that appropriations
fer equipments Of infantry, cavalry
artillery and horse have been barely
sufficient TO meet the consumption of
the regular army and although there
were buildings there was not machn-
cry with which to manufacture these
supplies. 1t was not possible to till
acquisitions for the volunteer troops
when made.
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GERMANY IS ALARMED
Lest Kaiscr's Visit to Spain May Affect the
Negotiations at Paris.

Washington, NOV. 13.--It is under
stood that assurances have been given
by the German government that the
visit of Emperor William of Germany
to Spain is entirely devoid of official
character or significance; that the Off
cial trip of the Imperial party ended
when they left Palestine; and that the
proposed stop at CadiZ and Cartha-
gena is largely health precaution in
behalf of the Empress, as the sea trip
would be long and arduous if unbroken
by these stops at the Spanish ports.
The assurances appear to be voluntary
on the part of the Berlin officials and
4 to be in line with the care taken in that
quarter of late to minimize and remove
the bad impression caused by several
incidents occurring during the recent
war.
The state department had not, so far
as is known, taken cogniZance of the
Emperor'S movements and certainly
there has no purpose of inquiring as to
the stop at Spain, though this action
by the Emperor was looked upon as
4 rather inopporture to say the least,
when the peace negotiations with Spain
are at a critical juncture and when,
Technically, the war is still in progress.
AT the same time Germany has con-
Etantly reiterated her neutral and
Friendly attitude and the Emperor
himself took occasion in his last ad-
ress to the Reichstag to give strong
kpression to the German purpose &c
aintain the strictest impartiality be-
teen this government and Spain.
1t the same time the officials here and
Berlin have recognized that strong
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RED-IR0N.PILLS
MkKE-RED-C
TIE TERESA STRIPPED.
Lies in Two Fathoms and the Easy Prey Ct
The Wreckers.

Nassau, n. p. Nov. 13.-The tug
Potomac. from Santiago de Cuba,
which has been visiting the stranded
cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa, off Cat
island, arrived here, Saturday, in or
der 10 obtain permit to work on the
ship. She will return to Cat island
Immediately.
The cruiser is lying one mile of
shore and Is in two fathoms OF water.
The natives have destroyed the ren-
porary deck and have carried away
everything movable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-14
The Oregon and Iowa at Rio.

Washington, Nov. 13.-The battle
ships Oregon and Iowa arrived Friday,
at Rio to participate in the anniversary
of the creation of the Brazilian re
public. The supply ship Celtic was
with the battleships.
The Leonidas arrived at the Wash
ington navy yard, Saturday, with a
cargo of relics of the battle of July 2,
for the national museum.
The torpedo boat Rodgers was placed
out of commission at New York. Sat
urday.
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A Sure Sign Of Group.

Hoarseness in child that is subject to
sroup is sure indication Of the approach
p the disease. Ii Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy Is given as soon as the child be-
comes hoarse, or even after the croupy
cough has appeared. it will prevent the
attack. Many mothers who have croupy
children always keep this remedy q
hand and find that 1t saves them mucn
trouble and worry. 1t can always be de-
pended upon and is pleasant to take For
sale by John Coughlin, Water streets
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CHAPLAIN EsTABaoox CALLED.
First congregaticnaIist Church Of Georgetown
Wants Him Tor Pastor.

Georgetown, Nov. 13.--The First Con-
gregational church of this town, has
extended call to Rev. Mr.. Estabrooke
to become it's pastor. Mr.. Estabrooke
lives in Biddeford, Me-, and was for
merly chaplain of the LIST Maine Reg
iment at Chickamauga Park. The con-
currence of the parish in the action of
the church is looked for.
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Hilary Funeral a, ashland. Mass.

tary funeral of the late war in this town,
took place. this afternoon, impressive
services being held over the remains of
Regiment. VINO died al Santiago Aug. IS
The funeral was largely attended and the
services were conducted by Father
Splaine. while Chaplain Murphy of the
regiment. who was with Welsh when lie
died. spoke a few words in memory of
the young soldier. All the local military
organizations were present. The inter-
ment was at Hopkinton.
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Philippine Transfer will Not Be Hindered.

London, Nov. 14.--The Times in it's
editorial, this morning. on the His
pano-American situation, repeats its
conviction that no Power will attempt
to hinder the transfer OF the Philip
pines adding that "their loss cannot
be great to Spain, who had practically
lost the entire archipelago before the
United States iDterfered'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-14
admira, schIey Given European Squadron.

Washington. Nov. 13.-Admiral Schley
having asked again for sea service, has
been promised the command of the Eu-
ropean squadron. which viii be re-es-
tablisheti in short time, with some of
the finest cruisers in the ravy. 70 ex-
hiblt ti1e American flag creditably to
the European nations,
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THE CUBAN COMMISSION
will Sail, This Week. for Washington. to
Present Assembiys Letter.

Havana, Nov. 1S.-The five members of
the special commission appointed by the
Cuban Assembly at Santa Cruz del Sur,
last Thursday to go TO Washington to
present to President Mckinley the wishes
of the Assembly, arrived here, today. A
large number of Cubans were at the rail-
read sta ton to receive them.
The committee. which consists of Gen.
CaliXto Garcia. its president, Manuel
Sanguily, Jose Miguel Gomez, Antonio
Gonzales Lanuza and Jose Ramon Villa
Ion. its secretary, will leave for the
United States, Wednesday, by the Plant
Line steamer.
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BECOMING ANXIOUS.
French Holders Of Cuban Bonds Want Their
Rights as Creditors Respected.

Paris, Nov. l3.-At a meeting of French
holders of Cuban bonds held here, yes
terday, resolution was adopted to APP
peal to the good faith of Spain and the
spirit of equity of the United States to
settle the question of their rights cred
justice and law"
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Co. Il. RockIand. Mustered Out.

Rockland, Me-, Nov. 13.-The work Of
mastering out the members of Co. H,
1st Maine, was concluded, Saturday
ed among the men. There was a de-
cided protest because the pay extended
only to Oct. 30. instead of the date Of
mastering out, and many of the SOL
diers have already fled claims for full
pay.
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STRICT lNcoenITo
To Be Observed ly the Kaiser on the Home
ward Journey.

Beyrout, Nov. 13.-The Emperor and
Empress of Germany sailed from here
at a. NJ, Saturday, on board the
Hohenzoilefn. The imperial yacht will
first call at the Isle of Rhodes for dis
patches, and will then sail for Malta.
The Emperor will observe the strictest
incognito throughout his return jour-
naV
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The 9Th Mass. at Americas.

Americas. Ga. Nov. 13.-The Sth Massa-
chusetts arrived in their new camp, Sat
urday, after being on the train since
no enlisted men be permitted to visit
Americas. which is only a little more
than mile from camp. In all $50 came
with the Sth. Lieut.. Mutt was left be-
hind with 40 men to clean up the old
camp.
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Battery { viii , aaye. Today.

Portland, Me-. Nov. 13.-Battely Z
viii leave Fort Preb,e Tor Savannah
on Monday