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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-30
CHINA REPUBLICANS
Hold Caucus and Elect Delegates to At'nd
Various Party Conventions.

China. Me. May 9.-(SpeciaD.-Th
Republicans in their caucus, held here,
last evening, elected the following del
egates to attend the county, State ana
district conventions:
County ConVention.-John A. Wood
sum. w. j. Thompson, VIM. f. Hun
newell and J. f. Plummer.
State Conventional. w. Jones, Mar
tin Weber, w. j. Thompson and
George f. Clark.
District Conveniently. r. Ward, >.
c. Starrett, Fl. P. Reed, and A. H.
Ward.
The following town committee was
chosen w. j. Thompson, c. w. Jones'
G. J. Nelson, J. F. Plummer and E. f.
Dow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-30
POWERFUL SEARCHLlGHTS,
To Be Located at Portland Head and Several
More Guns.

Portland, Me, May 29.-Two power
full search lights are to be placed on the
Notifications at Portland head, the
power for operating the dynamo being
furnished by kerosene engine. Two
rapid fire guns will be mounted near
the torpedo station. Three 13-inch
suns are also to he placed on the south
side of Portland light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-30
WORKING WITH DEWEY.
lnsurgent c. lie GuinaIdo Cooperating With
the Americans in the Blockade.

London, May 30.-The Madrid correspon-
dent of the Standard says: According to
advices from Manila. Aguinado. the in
surgent chief in the Philippines. has as
sumed command of the rebel forces out
side Manila and is cooperating with Ad-
miral Dewey in the blockade. which is
vigorously enforced. Capt. Gen. August
mas strengthened the defences toward the
bay as well as inland.
1.-THE cabinet crisis which has been
threatened is averted until the budget
has been voted"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-30
MAKES EN- LAUGH.
Our Naval Officers Say Battle Was
Absolutely impossible

Washington, May 29.-The Associated
Press dispatch from Madrid. giving Tho
account Of naval battle between the
combined aquadrons Of Sampson ana
Schley ana that of Ccrvera's is ahso-
lntely discredited by the naval officials.
Their advices show that it is not posi-
Die for the fight to have occurred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-30

the location of the Spanish squadron
IL that understanding is correct the
probability of an early invasion Of
Cuba is strong 1t is not unlikely that
the movement of troops which has
been DELAYED from time to time will
begin this week. and that before the
end of the week. the United States
forces will have obtained a substan-
tiaI foothold upon Cuban soil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-30
CARDENAS CLOSED.
Harbor Since Wns|ow Tragedy Filled
With Sunken Distractions.

Copyright, 1898. by The associated Press)
On Board The Associated Press Dis
patch Boat Wanda Off Cardenas, May
2s.-Gvia Key West, May 29).-Carde-
by the Spaniards since the attack of
the Winslow and other American tor
pedo boats. This fact was demon
strated, yesterday, by the attempt of
the English steamship Myrtledene to
enter the port to take on a cargo of
sugar.
The Myrtledene had begun to take
on cargo when war was declared,
and she was ordered out by the
American gunboat Machias. The
steamers owners claimed that under
the blockade proclamation she was en-
titled to 80 days to load and Secretary
of the Navy Long gave the ship per
mission to return and complete her
cargo. She found, however, that the
harbor was filled with Sunken ObStruc-
tions and could not get in. She lies
outside the harbor, nesting forlorn
and detected like u storm beaten bird,
uncertain whether to attempt to bring
her cargo out in lighters or wait for
the war to end.
The waters of Cardenas harbor are
too shallow for big ships, and the
Winslow tragedy probably closes the
history of naval operations in that
quarter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-30
ON THE BLOCKADE.
Plenty OF Hardship and Anxiety Yet Some
Sport and Recreation.

Copyright 1885. by The Associated Press)
Key West, May 27.-Life on blockade
duty has it's bright as well as its dull
side While the large vessels of tn
blockadlng fleet are envied by the
smaller crafts as those likely to be in
lat the death" in a naval battle. the
boats of the Mosquito fleet are the only
ones at present getting the benefit .:
the sport attendant upon summer
cruise in Southern seas
The battlcships and cruisers stand
too high out of water, the decks of the
monitors lie too often buried under the
waters to offer any facilities for bath
ing, fishing or shark shooting.
The gunboats, yachts and dispatch
boats on the other hand. although,
wooed to life of scouting, patrolling
and coast surveying, are especially
adapted by reason of their light drafts
and low free board to follow the chas"
after fish and fowl whilst fulfilling the
duties to which they are assigned.
Off Diana Key. commanding the en-
trance to Cardenas harbor. lies a gun
boat placed there to prevent the escape
of a couple Of Spanish so-called gun
boats reported to be bottled up in the
harbor. The consequent leisure afford
ed to its crew enables the men to spend
the day ashore shooting gulls and hunt
ing eggs on the solitary reef so thicllly
populated by sea fowl of every de
scription.
Beyond, under the lee of Point IcacOs
light the rocks form a natural break
water which renders bathing perfectly
safe and secure from the unWecome
intrusion Of sharks which abound in
Cuban waters.
No better means of discovering
masked batteries exists than that of
offering to the enemy a human target
about to take Il plunge in hostile
waters
Off the Playa del Chivo, to the east
ward of MORO Castle, where the up
right plates of the city of Alexandra"
jutting out of the restless waves inVol-
UNFAIRLY remind you of the more recent
wrecking in Havana harbor the hun
CRY sharks of the gulf seem to have es-
tablished their headquarters.
Fifteen or twenty of these brown
skinned monsters hang around n pass
ing vessel or follow it for miles, their
sharp pointed fins sticking straight out
OF the water.
A chunk of meat tossed overheard
will bring three or four of these raven
Gus creatures to the surface, presenting
an ample bulls eye to the eager ana
alert officers who pepper them Wit
pistol and rifle shots.
1t is seldom that shot buries itscli
in any vulnerable part of the shark.
anatomy but all the same it afford.
rare sport and offers an excellent OPP
rortunity for rifle practice and goo
craftsmanship.
Taken all in all. life on blockade duty
has its joys and pleasures as well a
its WEAKNESS and disappontments
The federal authorities having release,
the cargo of the steamer Panama for
merry the property of the Compani;
Transatlantic of Barcelona. which wa
captured. April p. by the auxiliary gun
boat Mangrove of the Havana blockadin,
squadron. and subsequently condemne
and ordered sold. the steamer will leay
for New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-30
Maine College League Standing.
SATURDAYS League Games.

At Louisviue-LousvilIe. :; Boston, 8.
All observation-disclosures. ,; Cleveland, 0,
At Chicago Philadelphia, 10; Chicago. 4.
At MISUNDERSTANDING, .; Washing
ton, :.
All Cincinnati-Cincin Il; New
York. /.
At ST. Louis Brooklyn 4; St. Louis 8
ST. louis. s: RrooklNn. 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-30

Jimmie Michael rode a 2-mile exhl-
bition heat at Willow Grove, Pa, Sa.-
urday. in 8 minutes, rs 2-5 seconds
beating the worlds record of minutes,
81 seconds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-30
1ST MAINE At JERSEY CITY.

New York, May 2S.-The 1st Maine.
Regiment, Col l.. Fl. Kendall passed
through Jersey City, today. Oh its way
to Chickamauga.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-30

Mrs. Westman. Lewisville, Chester Co.
Pa. says: "Munyon cured my son OF In.
be has had no trouble since
Mr.. Il. N. Jennison. COchituate, Mass.
says: zone bottle Of Munyon's Kidney
Cure cured me Of that disease, and | have
used Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure with the
same excellent results"
Mr.. w: H. Clark. 1917 S st. N W.. Wash
ington. D. c.. says: Had catarrh for
years Best physicians failed me. Mum
yon cured me OF that trouble and also of
rheumatism"
Mrs. d. Calkins. Aurora N Y. says:
doctors told me that could not be cured
OF catarrh. Munyon cured me in short
time"
Mrs. Grace A. Daniels, Hartford, Conn.
says: "Munyon CURED me of dyspepsia and
nervousness. He also eradicated catarrh
which had made me deaf. thereby restoring
my hearing"
Guide to Health and medical advice abso-
lutely free. Prof. Munyon, 1905 Arch st.
Plilad0lDhia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-30
New Enaland Leanue.

Al Trockton- Brockton, l.: Taunton, a.
At New acknowledgment, I; New Bed
ford 4.
At Observation-Disclosures, s; FAN
River !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-30

Nor arch over pain. Burns, cuts.
sDrains. stings. Instant relief DR.
Thomas Eclectric Oil. At any drug
store.
mon wed, fri&w kytf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-30
BOWDOlN. 10: BATES. 2.
The Lewistonans Fall Before Their Brothers
from the Whispering Pines.

Lewiston. Me, May 29.-Bates was bad
ly defeated by Bowdon, Saturday after
noon. in the intercollegiate series. Libby
pitched Il good game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-30
BATES.

Runs -Greenlaw Bryant. Bacon. ?.
Clark Haskell Stanwood .. Libby,
Quinn, Bennett Two-b base hits-Bacon,
Stanwood. Pulsifcr. Stolen buses-B Bacon.
Pulsifer. Eases ON halls-By Libby. Put
sfer. Struck out--By Libby Quinn
Lowe Johnson, Purinton. Hinckley ?.
Hussey, :. Double play-Johnson and
Quinn. Wild pitches-H ussey.s2. Umpire
Kelley. Time III. 40m.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-30
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets AL oluC
gists refund the mooey IL 1t fails to cure. -
The genuile has l.. B. 9. on each tablet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-04
LITTLE ENTHT SLASH SHOWN.
A SMALL AUDIENCE AT THE CITIZENS
UNION MEETING IN CIiICKERlNG
UALI-TRIBUTE TO COLONEL
WARTNG APPLAUDED.

There WAS only 4 small audience in Chickering
Hall last evening at the meeting in the interest rt
the Independent State ticket Of the CITIZENS Union
There only six pcrsols on the platform. Inc
body Of the hall was about half filled. and there
was a sprinlsling in the gallery. About half the
audience consisted OF women. The meeting Was
not an enthusiastic one. except when the late
Colonel Waring was referred 10 b. more than one
speaker and when Carl Schurz made his argumen,
against the cxpansionst policy. Mr.. SchurZ
speech consisted almost entirely Of protest against
this policy the present political conditions in their
local and state application being only referred 10 III
Il few words at the close.
The meeting was opened By John Jay Chapman
In the course OF Il short Introductory speech Mt
Chapman spoke OF the duty Of fighting machines.
IL then introduced the chairman, K. Fulton Cut
ting MIR Cutting made brief address, IN the
course Of which he criticised Colonel Roosevelt for
declining to address "A meeting at the Philadelphia
Academy Of Music IN telegraph message which
read: Sorry cannot accept your invitation. Would
do SO If | could" The Invitation was extended by
the chairman Of the Republican State Committee,
and Mr. Cutting said that Colonel Koosevelts mes
sage showed that hc identified himself thoroughly
with the boss system in politics the meeting being
held in the interests Of Quay and his friends. MI.
ca ing then introduced the speaker of the even
Air schurz reiterated his welknown views
against the expansion policy. lie declared mat
IN the present contest had been confined to
State affairs but the Republican candidate mad
forced an issue which could not be eyade1 The
adoption Of the expansion policy would be fatal to
the Republic morally. Congress had DECLARED
solemnly that the late war was one of humanity:
and if the anncXationigts succeeded mankind would
never trust Americans again when they came with
high-soundng professions of humanitarian pur-
poses.
The speaker paid eloqucn. tribute to the
memory Of the late Colonel Waring which was
loudly applduded
Frederick " Hinrichs was the last speaker. lie
gcd those present not to refrain from voting Tor
the independent ticket because they could not
elect their candidate but to trust 70 the future 10
see their ideas triumph.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-04
LAW STUDENTS TO ACT.
MEETING CALLED FOR TOMORROW EVEN
ING IN THE UNITED CHARITIES
BUILDING.

Since the beginning OF the campaign TOT
clean judiciary the thousands of law students
in this city through appointed representatives
have asserted their desire 10 have an opportuhi
" to express publicly their sentiments on IN"
Tammany attempt to undermine the indepen-
denoe Of the courts. The Executive Committee
Of the Committee of one Hundred decided that
the law students should have the opportunity
which they sought. and accordingly a meeting
has been arranged to take place Tomorrow
night In the United Charities Building. when
Will be devoted entirely to laying before the
embryo lawyers OF the city the principles when
are at stake in the outcome OF the judicial con-
test. The meeting will he addressed by Austen
G.. Fox James C. Carter and Wallace Macfar-
lane
Preble Tucker the chairman OF the Committee
on Watchers was engaged throughout yester-
day in making up his corps of Watchers. Al
though names Of volunteers are coming III
rapidly. many more are still needed inasmuch
as no Tower than LOO men Will be requisite
TO supply two watchers at each polling place
Among those who have already consented 10
serve are many we-known Democrats.
The Committee of Fifty Of the Bar Assocla-
ton met yesterday at the headquarters. at NO.
100 Broadway. The purpose of the meeting was
to appoint n subcommittee to prosecute oHenu-
Crs against the election laws.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-04

Motley Lillian C.. Van Ta.sel. Emery NJ
BROOKs-M her residence No. 100 West los,h-.t. on
WEDNESDAY evening November. 2 Georgsna Booth
wife Of Thomas J. Br1o<s and daughter OF the 'ate
Fanss services at the Church Of Zion and So. Timothy.
No. 3s2 West 9th e.. frieay evening at o'clock
Interment at Albany on Saturday.
Eta crosby wife q A. Leland Brown ard daughter
fnternen, a woodiawn. y. Y.
DEAX-At his .ssiaenec, ped.erd n y on II; ,, day
Funeral services on sunday November c. Presbyterian
Carriages viii be- in val os on arrival Of train leaving
Interment at convenience OF the family
HEwlTT-on wednesday evening November 2. Harry
rincrSi services at hs a.o residence Hotel Reno
on Friday evening. at o'clock
Int s-mcnt. Greenwood.
KILLEY-At Pouglkeepsie - y on Wednesday. No
yernscr . Julia 4. Kiicy in the Dist year Of her age
IEDYARD-At stamford. Conn. "Wednesday. Noyem
Der 2 1895, Frances Worthns'on wife = the a'e VIII
Funeral service. viii lie held the NJ Z. Church. sat,
rnternsnt in Greenwadd Cemetery. New-York
Boston papers please copy
LYONs-On Tuesday November . 1895. Sarah J.. Iyons.
Funeral from Baptis, Church BEDFORD y. y sa,ur-
Carriages viii meet IL 80 tain from Grand Central Sta
T1t"nber + iSq. TAlisn Chlsolra aged "a years.
beloved daughter Of James and Grac, Arnold Motley
Intelmcnt At T. nth Anboy
NoRDHoFF- suddenly, on November =. at No. iis Ea.,
56ti ST. Eveyn Hunter daughter ~ Charles and Ida
N0rdnon, in the Bath year " her age
PA2SONs-On Thursday. November B. Margaret b..
Fune.al services at her late residence. 20 a37 Yves,
rni'r,aent at Rye y r. ~ the convenient family.
PARSONS Suddenly on Wednesday November 2 Rob
Bovine Parsons. son ~ the late Samuel ana Mary
BOVINE Par-lns in hls 18th gear.
Funeral services M hS resdeneo Broadway Flush
fl'al II ;he $50 ,fa'n nom Nov YORK
Philadelphia and London pagers please copy.
PEII.-At Stuttgart On November 3. william Crusss
Pe. aged GS years.
tSmcr g. f,; s oa n Joseph Penaem Of south
N3lwaik G. M. j. the -6ti year u her age.
sTEAD-At Princeton y T. IN November 2 Ailetta
daughter q John \. a,d Alletta H. stead
swAIN-ln san Francisco cali on November p Louisa
Durlen widow Of Henfy C.. swain. Of that city.
VAN RipER-On Tucsiav. after s4'r, illness. Eliza
widow of Adrian Nan kirer. aged - ears. ,,. -.
-, West ii5th-st. on Friday, November g. at 1890
Internent p; Nyock. y. =
November .. Emery NJ Van rassei. IN the 18th year
Funeral services at his late residence 55h-
St. on Saturday November .. az 20 a.
Inerrnent private.
wELrs-or wednesday mlrniin1g Nov-mber 2 a. her
conn Jane T. Buckln widow Of Thomas Wells. NJ. H..
In the s5th year - her age - ~
Funeral service Friday at $50 ?. m at No 81 Hill
house-aye.
Providence par ers pease copy.
The stephc:. Merritt burial Co.. 2ii -2.1 Yves.
prompt service day or night Telephone l4-lsh ST.
woodIawn Cemetery.
woodlswn Station j2iih ward Harlem Railroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-04
1 BrRLESOTE or "CYRANO"

\ large and enthusiastic audience at Weber &
Fiods's Music Hall last night was treated to n
buIlesQue On "Cyrano de Bergerac." entitled "Cyr-
anose dc Bric-a- Brac." IL was OF the same stamp
as the previous burlesqucs that have become
familiar at this house but more elaborate than
almost any Of the others Two handsome scenes
were shown. and there were many luxurious new
costumes There too much Of the work and
some portions OF IT Srew tiresome. especially the
long scene in the cook s shop. which was really
more a carpenters scene than a cooks scene. But
there also not a little that was bright and n
tcrtaining and there was good deal OF extremely
pretty music. \ serenade sung by the chorus n
der Koxane's hrc-escapc was especially pleasing not
only the ear. but equally 10 the eye because OF
the handsome cOstuming OF the singers and the
trick OF sw ingng cloaks so as TO change the most
OF the color the stage instantly from red o
green and from green to red. one OF the
amusing portions Of the entertainment a short
buTlesque Of The Christian" called The
Heather" The actors who made themselves most
ag.eeahly conspicuous were the ones who always
do 50 at this house. Charles J. Ross Miss Mabel
Icnton. David Warfed Joseph Weber, Lou Fields,
Peter t. DALEY. John T, Kelly Miss Fay Temple
ton the Misses Beaumont. the Misses Angels and
Miss josephine Allen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-04
WEDDINGS PAST AND TO CONF.

A pretty me wedding yesterday afternoon was
that - Miss Jessie Murchison, daughter OF III
and Mrs x " MurchisOn, TO Shr4ey N"i'',' -
Baltimore. which was celebrated at o cIorn a.
TIE home IF The brides parents, no. 70 " eS' r'''
seyen,h-st. IN The presence OF the relatives anu d
few of ire intimate friends OF the couple inc
Re Dr Paine rector OF Calvary Church' pan"
more performed the ceremony. when was lo'o"."
by d small reception. The brides gown OF ""''e
satin. vas olaoorately trimmed with Iaoe an,
pearls Her lace veil held In place Dy se'''
dsmo,d ornaments Miss Marie Murchison was
her sisters maid Of honor. Mr. carter 'es' n man
wa Perrard Carter q brother or l5aItHloiei ,r~v
ushci~ were Julien Stewart OF ia So
Adams ana Benjamln Morrison. OF ths ~. ,~tii
after their honeymoon Trip MI ana Mfe' u,,,aoora
take possession II thCiT new nome III Pa ~ 80,
NJ. Carter Is Il brother Of JOhn carer. VIM - d,
neccd With he United States Embassy III Lyrisge
On Tuesday NoVcInoer %. at noon IN ~ ~" ia
Of Miss Evelyn S Hutchinson dauSh.eT OF ". s,',
Mrs Horace r. Hutchinson, ~ kemsrn SO'lnn'sS,at'
81 the late Jeremiah Johnson -: VIII re 'ui WI,
- celebrated AT the home OF the Oilde. 10 - -,
;on-aye BROOKLYN owing 20 the recent u NJ "a
the bridegro0ms father. only the tw2 iaihiie
Immediate relatives VIII be present MISS fohn
tDn Is Wei known In Brooklyn socieIy; Si' - he
son war graduated from columbia CoIesu' annhoni
,lns, o. 50. and from Columbia Coi!ege Ii" o'"'O'
"a ne class y. g.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-04
4 LAWYER ARRESTED.
WILLIAM LANE O'NEILL ACCUSED OF ILL
LEGAL. REGISTRATIONS But THE
CHARGE Is NOT PROVED.

William Lane ONeil lawyer claiming resi-
dence at No. l9i Broadway. was arrested yesterday
morning charged with Illegally registering. Police
man I.onergan. OF the Old Slip station. told Magis-
trate Olmstoad IN the Cen,re-st. court, when
ONel was arraigned, THAI O'Neill had registered
in the Fourth Election District OF the LIST Assem-
bly, District giving his residence as NO ia Broad
way He sail he had been sent to the place to
verify the residence. and had found small once
with some office furniture in IT, He found y Neil
there but upon asking him if he slept there ne was
told that it was none of his business. The police
man said that the owners Of the property toId MN
that O. Neiil did not sleep there
Mr.. O'Neill was indignant at his arrest lie sa'd
he would sec some prominent mon about ms case
Nfagistrsie Olmst.ad told him he would send Tor
onv one Of The men he wanted If ne would zen
MIN 10 do So but the lawyer would nor lie m
formed Magistrate Olmstead that ne was 9PprThs
tve i'm his methods and the Magistrate told MN ne
y'ld not allow his methods 10 be criticised by me
lawyer and that If he continued he would commit
him for contempt OF court. - ,.. 49,,
Later I'm the day William f. Howe examined me
,c.r officers at length. and neither could swear
iron, his own personal knowledge that the prisoner
aid no, live In the place ment0ncI: Magistrate
OImstcad said he would discharge . NELL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-04
GEN. BROOKE DENIES CHARGES.
STORIES OF BAD BEHAVIOR BY AMERICAN
TROOPS IN PORTO RICO UNFOUNDED


Washington. Nov. 3.-Some OF the newspapers
printed In Porto Rico have been publishing ar,i-
ces bitterly criticising the conduct OF the United
States soldiers who have been sent TO he island
az permanent garrison. The soldiers have teen
accused OF all sorts Of misdemeanors. OF rufflan-
ism. OF petty larceny OF the destruction OF private
property. and in fact. OF every kind OF excess
which might be charged against troops I'm for
cign country. The charges reflected particularly
on the volunteer regiments. ana general
and earnest that Secretary Algcr felt called to
take formal notice of them. 1, evident that
II they were well founded the Porto Rcans
likely 10 be alenated from their allegiance
almost before they had become fairly attached TO
II. So cable dispatch sent TO Major General
Brooke. commanding all of the United States
troops in Porto Rio calling his attention to these
reports The answer came this morning in the fol-
lowing dispatch:
San Juan de Porto Rico. November -
Adjufant-tieneTal. Washington
Bad behavior OF our soldiers in Ponce Province
is news to me. Colonel Castleman. commanding
the provisional brigade there. is now with me. and
says the report is entirely unfOunded. New regi-
ments coming in unsettled for a few days. but
are all away from there and at their regular
stations BROOKE, Major General