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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-27
TORPEDO BOATS.
How They Act -Maneuyres OF Discharglng
Missiles The Danger.

The greatest advantage Of speed in q
Warship is that it permits the boat
To pass over in the shortest time and
therefore with tn" greatest safety, THE
space between the point where SHE
first comes within effective range IT
the rarid-Grn@ guns Of the attacked
vessel and the point where she can
deliver her blow. and also because shc
can retire beyond this dangerous space
in the shortest time. This danger space
extends over some 500 to soo yards-i.e..
from 200 yards distant from the snip
to be attacked to 800 yards from the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-27
THE COLUMBIA NOW CRUISING NEW ENC COAST

lowing this visit Mr.. Hichborn. in a
book he afterWard published fur prj-
waite circulation among American nay
al officials. reproduced detailed plans
of the Aquidabau. and from these
plans. slightly enlarged, the Maine was
built
The Aquidahan was torpodoed by the
Paraguayans. and the Maine now lies
at the bottom of Havana harbor. the
victim of a mysterious cNplosion.- F.n%-
lsh Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-27


| every 20 feet ana snort cable icadS
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circuit IS COMPLETED bv the contact with
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we enemy sup ''nSi'R W. "AP''9Io'i'
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tbo reeu,,r or,rd erouus TIM. elstr,,f,,,
| Inc OF soldiers docs 20 "a Ilne or hattlc.
| 1t Increases the number Of mines in II
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~ ia INA hostile shipe thraupbotif i y.ii.
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80 ,,.t ~ -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-27
ieA5. 1893.
SD ANNUAL STATEMENT.
OF THE
Mutual Benefit
Life Insurance Co.
NEWARK, NJ.
AEZI DODD, President.
RECEIPTS IN 1897.
for premiums. ......
for interest and rents
EXPENDITURES IN

II M TIANIJI Z INFlsN IAN
Claims by death. endowments
AMI annuitieS, surrendered
policies and dividends or
returns premiums. total paid
policyholderS
faxes. Expenses. Including
agents commissions. adver-
Using. salaries, &c......
Profit and loss account, in
Guiding premiums on, bonds
purchased. and sl0a, 00G
charged of. from real estate
10 cover possible deprecia-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-27
Total expenditures. ............
ASSETS JANUARY /.

Cash on hand and in Banks. F..
Loans on collateral, U. S.
bonds ana other securities.
United States and other
bonds. Observation-Disclosures.
First bonds and mortgages
ON real estate.
Real estate.
Loans on policies in force. 80.
Agents balances and cash
obligations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-27
sl.92S,147 50

Reserve fund per cent and
al other claims. SIS. SG4. S2l ca
surplus, company's standard, AGO, 14I I'll
Surplus by legal standard of
N. j.. n. Y. etc, based on
market value of assets and
per cent reserve. ............. 47S4,925 "a
Policies issued and revived in
1891, 5i49. insuring. "a G1s. Ols 90
Policies in force Jan. LIST, 1898.
81. 73S, insuring. 234. 4a6. 6SS %
The company has paid over So, 900 900 in
Maine and has a larger per cent. of all
the insurance it has written in the State
now in force than any other company
c. +. DUNLAP. District Agent.
q Exchange St. Portland. Me.
f. III. ENWRIGlIT, So. Gardiner. Me-,
Special Agent.
march4 ,eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-27
LAYING MINES

the Harbor OF Our Maine and Other Atlantic
Coasts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-27

Interest due and accrued.
Net deferred and unreported
premiums on policies iN force
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29
A FEW DAYS LONGER.
Prof. tombstone Nearly Ready to
Leave Topeka.

Those who wish to consult Paul Alex
ander tombstone viii have to make
their arrangements shortly for he is
nearly ready to leave Topeka. Yester-
day there were probably a score Of peo-
pie who waited in his reception room
all the way from ten minutes to an
hour and finding il impossible to obtain
private interview they were compelled
to leave.
As regards his nerve treatment Prof.
tombstone wishes to announce through
the columns of the Journal that those
who are now taking this celebrated
treatment may order their next months
supply by addressing a letter to him
TO his business rooms, 519 HARRISON
street, Topeka, Kan. All inquiries as
regards this great treatment should
contain return postage stamp, other
wise, his mail being so voIuminous, the
chances are the letter viii find the
waste basket.
Prof tombstone goes from here to
Kansas City, where several hundred en-
gagements have already been made for
him, and where a mum Der of patients.
suffering from either mental or physical
exhaustion, nervous debilitated cOndi-
ton, catarrh Of the stomach chronic
bowel complaints, and other kindred
diseases, are anxiOusly awaiting him
Until he leaves town Prof tombstone
VIII keep his business rooms open until
O'Clock at night for the accOmmOda-
ton OF the pu bic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29


be left at the Kimbau Pig. Co.. before II
o'clock in the morning.
ElIinwood Woodman left today for
Strong City.
Robert Anderson went to Silver Lake
today on a business trip.
Miss Maud Rellar has accepted the
position OF cashier at Eby's grocery.
w D. Reyburn of I-eavenworth IS
visiting W. C Steele of Jackson street.
Miss Jessie Myers of 1903 Western av-
enue, left today TO visit friends in Silver
Lake.
Miss Sadie Heber of Monroe street. is
suffering from a felon one one of her
fingers
w s. Hamrick. salesman for the To-
peka Paper company. is home for the
holidays
Harry Smith Of Monroe street is a
candidate for page in the house OF rep
resentatives.
Miss Minnie Spohr of Manhattan is
the guest Of Miss KateBuechner of West
Gordon street.
There VIII be evening prayer with ser
mon at the Church of the Good Shep-
nerd this evening at half past seven.
Miss Birdie Werner of Winfield is
visiting her cousin. Miss Mabel FOUGHT
and attending the teachers convention
@ W-Brooks. the North Topeka col
ored orator, will deliver a lecture at FL
der Barker's church this evening. Sub
jet, Advice to the Head Of the Fam
lIy' He IS worthy an appreciative au-
dience.
Mrs W. H. Kellar Of East Laurent
street, received a telegram on Tuesday
announcing the sudden death of her
father at his home some distance from
here Owing 10 her own poor health she
could not go to the funeral.
Miss Wilma Mills died yesterday az
ternoon at o'clock at the home of her
mother on East Laurent street Miss
Mills was young girl in her early
teens and was we'll known in musical
circles as the blind pianist and compo-
ser. She was a patient sufferer for
many months from consumption The
funeral VIII be tomorrow CF'riday) aft
ernOon at o'clock
Yesterday being the twelfth anniver-
sary OF the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs
c. C Nicholson, the Argonaut club Of
which they are prominent members
planned and carried out pleasant sur
prise upon them in the afternoon and
evening Meeting at the home of Mrs
Curtis on Laurent street. the club went
IN body to the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Nicholson at 919 Van Buren, street AZ
ter enjoying the bOuntiful supper pro
Nlded by the club, Rev. w B Hutchin-
son IN short talk presented 10 Mr. and
MS Nicholson in the name OF the club,
q bust Of Apollo which was received by
the most and hostess with grateful ap-
probation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29
WITH FALKLAND FOOD
Americans are Winning Their Way to
the Cuban Heart

Havana. Dec. 2a.-About 500 Spanish
troops LEFT Havana from the vicinity or
The palace. the arsenal MORO castle and
Cahanas fortress for GTuanajay yesterday
Two companies OF the PeEnsylVanians un-
der Major Meyer went 10 Mariel yester-
day.
Colonel Seyburn Of the 202nd New York
regiment raised the American flag yester-
Gay over the municipal building in Mariel
in the presence OF number of notable
persons ana the people OF the town He
made speech in English. which was in
terprsred into Spanish, in the course Of
y lich he said
In this solemn act you must not see
any meaning except paternal love and pro-
lection. never domination We do not
wish n see differences between parties.
All CuhaDs ought 10 unite with Us, 50 as
20 recreate Cuba
ton. ] assure you thar IN proceeding this
"ay you Viii obtain a free and happy
country
The colonel caused 90 rations TO be dis
--louleu 70 the poor and the event was
celebrated By bah al night.
Colonel Sey burn goes 70 Cabanas and
Bahia HCrda from A1ariel, il order to
distribute ratiOus-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29
A PRIEST A h. P.
Father Walsh Elected to Membership
on His Own Request

Chicago. Dec 29.-Father F J. Walsh.
a Catholic priest OF this city, has been
elected member OF a local lodge OF the
Knights Of Pythias. His application for
membership was made in the usual
manner, and being favOrably passed
upon by the lodge his election followed
without question. He admitted today
that ne had been elected a member of
the organization with his consent, but
said that he had not yet been initiated.
and until this latter ceremony had
taken place he could not be considered
in any sense a member Of the organ
fZatiOn.
He said he would endeavor to secure
the approval of Archbishop Feehan of
this city. Archbishop Ireland of St.
Paul is a close friend Of Father Walsh.
The priest is assistant pastor OF St
Vincent's church. He is a member of
the Lazarite order, and is one of the
most popular clergymen of the Catholic
faith in CHICAGO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29
A Six O'Clock Tea.
Capps-Ch esneY.

Miss Maud Curlette Chesney, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs a. T. Chesney, and
Mr.. Percy Allen Caps were married
Wednesday at o'clock at the home of
the brides parents, Rev. NJ. l. Thomas
officiating
The bridal party entered to Mendel-
sshon's Wedding March played by
Steinberg's orchestra, and during the
ceremony they played Cavaliera Rusti-
cana The rooms were prettily deco
rated with evergreens and holly.
The attendants were Miss Tauncie
Caps, sister Of the groom; Miss Bessie
Maxwell, Miss Hulda Pickens, Miss Rae
Chesney, Mr.. Carl Cowen, Mr.. Bert
Warner. AR Kent Chesney and Mr..
Harry Won NOrdstrand. The attendants
entered first and formed an aisle
through which the bridal couple passed;
the ceremony was performed In the
room in which the bride was born.
The bride wore her mothers wedding
gown which she wore % years ago;
il was Of white imported japanese silk
occasion il was combined with white
satin; she carried brides roses
Miss Caps and Miss Maxwell both
wore white batiste gowns trimmed with
valenciennes lace and with stock and
belt of white satin
Miss Chesney wore a pink organdy
over pink silk. trimmed with pink and
white ruff7eS, and Miss Pickens wore a
corresponding gown Of pale blue; an
four OF the attendants carried carna-
tons
AFTER the ceremony refreshments were
served in the dining room. The bride
divided her roses among the young
ladies present.
The guests present numbered nearly
one hundred The young people. who
are both well known and liked in To-
peka, were the recipients OF a great
many handsome presents
Mr.. and Mrs Caps will be at home to
their friends Tuesdays after the 18th of
January, at 6z7 Madison street
The CorumfSrao CTssh
The Commisceo club gave their reg
ular dance Wednesday evening at Hud-
sons hail. those present were Mr.. and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29
COMMERCIAL AGENTS.
Light Thrown on the Duties of These
Government Officials

Washington, Dec. 29.-To correct an i'm
preston that has obtained in some degree
10 the effect that commercial agents OF
the United States abroad have special
functions in the collection of Information
for American manufacturers and export
published a synopsis Of the regulations on
the subject These show in brief that
the commercial agents have no other
status than that Of ordinary consular Of
nCers and are not more particularly en-
gagged in securing commercial l1f0rma-
ton They are appointed directly by the
secretary of state. rank with captains IN
the navy or brigadier generals in the
army. and in the consular service fall be-
low cOnsuls. but above vice consular Of
ncerS Il is usual TO ask an exeQuatur
for them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29
LONGER HOURS
In Which Money Order Business Nay
Be Transacted at Posto6ces-

Washington. Dec 29.-The following
suggestion for general adoption at the
postoff7ces IN all large cities has been
given out at the post Office department
1t is now the practice at the larger
postotFices TO close the money order
business a bout O'Clock in the evening
The department realizes that many per-
sons. particularly those whose time is
fully occupied during the day are thus
prevented from obtaining money orders
and il has been sought for some time
past to remedy this Inconvenience. a
plan recently adopted at St Louis has
proven so successful that IL will be gen
orally introduced by Assistant Post
master General Heath, who has sug-
gested that inasmuch as a clerk is on
duty at the stamp window Of the larger
offices during all or part of every
night he may issue money orders when
application j made therefor AT pres
ent no arrang ement Is provided for the
payment Of orders but If this measure
meets with the approval Of the pubic
doubtless complete system of issue
and payment Will be provided for in the
near future -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29
GEORGIA SOCIALISTS.
Strikers in the Cotton Mills Go Over
to the Party.

Augusta, Ca. Dec. 29-There were
three large meetings Of the striking cot
ton mill operatives yesterday. at 10, 8
and 80 o'clock
Samuel II White, organizer Of the So
cialist party for Georgia. arrived from
Atlanta. bringing a money contribution
10 the strikers from labor organizations
in Atlanta. and promising more He
proposes TO organize a Socialist labor
party here tomorrow night, and a
monster procession IS planned to start
from the monument. on Broad street,
and march 10 Hicks hail, where the
meeting and organization viii take
place
About two weeks ago IL was annOunc-
ed by the mill presidents that unless the
strikers came back TO work that all the
mills would be shut down until all the
operatives resumed work This threat
went into effect on Dec. q.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29
FOLLOWS THE BUFFALO.
The Yosemite viii Take 400 Men for
Dewey's Fleet

Philadelphia. Dec 2e-The auxiliary
cruiser Yosemite formerly the Morgan
inner RI sob left the League Island navy
Nar4 this morning for Norfolk After be-
lls nIted oAt AZ the navy yard az that
pace she VIII proceed 10 Manila with sup
plies and SD men for Admiral IOewev's
L@eL she Is il command Of Commander
Nsel0e- she VIII 90 10 the Philippines by
the way Of the Suez canal ana after
reaching Manila and turning over the sup
pies and men 20 Admiral Dewey the YO-
semitic Will proceed 10 Guam. the new
United States possession in the Ladrones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29

morning. A large number Of Atlanta
railway men went up. Dinner was serX,
ed about 1 o'clock, and the guests VIII
return to the city about dark
The railway employees are my
friends" said Afr.JOnes yesterday, and
I am going to try TO make them have a
royal good time. My home viii pc
thrown open to them, and want II us
tinctIv understood that all railway en-
pIoyes, from president down, are cor
diaIIx invited To be present
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29

Washington. Dec 2e-ConsuI General
Goodnowe has notified the state depart
ment from Shanghai that the Chinese
government has forbidden dynamite
and like explosives to be landed in
China.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29
SAM JONES ENTERTAINS.
Evangelist Entertains Railway EN-
p1oyes at q Dinner.

ployes at a Dinner.
Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 29.-Rev. Sam P.
Jones, the famous evangelist, entertain
ed a large party of railway employees at
his elegant home in Gainesville. Ga,
today. Invitations had been extended
to a number of distinguished railway
men, and the occasion was a distinctly
notable one.
Mr.. Jones has a wide reputation as an
entertainer, and his dinners are always
greatly enjoyed. He has always been a
great friend to the railway men, and he
gave them the best in the land.
A special train for the guests left the
union depot, this city, at 9 o'clock this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29

A cough IS not like a fever II does not
have to run a certain course Cure II
quickly and eTectually with One Minute
Cough Cure the best remedy for all ages
and for the most severe cases We rec
ommend TX because it's good Geo. w
Stansneld, w H. Wilson. A J. Arnold q
Son. A J. Kane e. Co.. Druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29

All members of Topeka camp No. AS.
Royal NeighbOrs Of America. are earn
estIy requested to attend the annual
election Of officers Friday evening De-
cember 30, at the hall, SCI Quincy street
AZ y. m nj. - SAXON,
OracIa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29

The pain of a burn or scald is almost
instantly relieved by applying Cham
berIain's Pain Balm 1t also heals the
injured parts more quickly than any
other reatment, and without the burn
is very severe does not leave scar. For
sale by al drugglS+~-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29
Holiday Rates Via the Santa Fe

On Dec. "a. %. 20. 81 and Jan 1 and
we viii sell tickets TO all points within
200 miles at one fare for the round trip.
Final limit Jan 4th. See 7. L King,
agent, or Cromwell & LETTERS. North
ToDeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29
Good Things

That add a relish to your meal Silver
Leaf Sweet Pickles. Mince Meat. Cat
sup, Celery Relish, and Sweet India
Chow Chow. OTTO RUEHNE & co.
Manufacturers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29

Mrs. Morris Schlegel, Miss Susie Gear
ing of Lawrence, Miss Pearl Sample,
Miss Lulu McMahan, Miss Katherine
Ernich. Miss Pauline Maier, Miss May
Downing. Miss Gala Witt, Miss Julia
Whitmer, Miss Louise Smith Miss Crisa
futile, Miss AIcMullen, Miss Lena Pitts.
Miss Nellie NeViI, Miss Anna Williams,
Miss Lena Sheldon, Miss May Black,
Miss Helen Butterfly, Miss Eta Beck
Mr.. ". E. Martin, Mr. H G. Hatfield,
Mr. F Z. Hale. Mr.. John Green, Mr..
W. a. Clauser, Mr. A. G. S. BrysOn, Mr..
Fred Click, Mr. F. NJ Paxton, Mr. NJ
Stevenson, Mr.. C. B. Wingett, DR.. F o
Burkett, Mr.. W. F Burch, Mr. z. ;.
Hood, Mr.. W. H. Gunther, Dr. H p.
Hogeboom, DR. Hugo of Illinois, Mr..
H NJ. Harris, Mr.. Z S. Alvord, Mr..
Charles Martin and Mr.. Victor Martin.
A Class Party.
Miss Maude Griffith entertained the
members of her Sunday school class at
her home on Madison street. " ednes-
day evening The time was spent very
pleasantly in games Refreshments OF
ice cream, cake and fruit were served
during the evening
Those present were Earl Harlan,
Harry Hulett, William Willett, Earl
Ives, Webster Hoover, Charles Ander-
son, William Damn, Don Osborne, Wal
ter Boyle, Earl F7elitz, Arthur Macarthur.
Maurice Griffith and Roy Naugle OF
Wellington, Kan
Notes aud Personal Mention.
Mrs. Eugene Ware entertained a
number of ladies at a very pleasant
twelve o'clock luncheon Wednesday in
honor of her guests, Mrs Rockwell or
Junction City and Mrs. Peters Of New
ton
Mrs. Lord of Minneapolis is the guest
of Mrs w A Johnston.
Mrs J c. McCHntock entertained
about half a dozen ladies at luncheon
today complimentary to the visiting
club ladies.
Mrs Frank Hobart and Mrs A A
Hurd We're in Kansas City Tuesday to
attend the marriage of Miss Lulu Beedy
and Mr. Ben Hart which took place on
Tuesday evening. Miss Beedy is quite
well known here having visited here the
guest of Mrs. Hurd.
J. David GOssett entertained the high
school class OF 1898 of which he is
member, Wednesday evening at his
home on Van Buren, street
Miss Alice B. Frazey and Miss Helen
Louise FuSsman of Oberlin, Kan, are
attending the Teachers association.
W. G. Seibert is home for the holidays
the guest of his mother, Mrs. Pauline
Seibert.
Frank Fussman of Hum boldt is in the
city attending the extra session Of the
legisla ture-
Fred Dennis, formerly of Topeka. now
travelling salesman in southern Kansas
for a Kansas City firm, is spending
few days in Topeka
Miss Florence Miner of the Ottawa
university is spending the week in To-
peka with her aunt and uncle, Mr.. and
Mrs J NJ Miner.
Miss Minnie Pier has returned from a
short visit with her brother in Herring
ton
Miss Adah Carter has returned from
Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29
NORTH TOPEKA.

items intended for this column should
be left at the Kimbau Pig. Co., before II
o'clock in the morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29

MeEeY Be carefully sssDssss8 81
AdOsTtEsszg ft ~U p4y Big re-
tasrSss. 4 "S,sSH AdOsrfSse-
nseSs'' fS Tie State JsEg7saI
costa s cssfs . Ifsss . day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29
LIE Commisceo CInh.

The CommisceO club gave their reg
ular dance Wednesday evening at Hud-
sons hall; those present were Mr.. and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29

YO@ haze a Stock Of Goods to
sell, q little ascent Adveg7Ese-
s'se'ss mag bring I0ss trade w0Tfs
tes times tie cesh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-29

YOg Want to Hire a Mas q
Boy or q Woman, an A6OeTffse-
sste'st ia This Paper all bring
1Oss 50 many applications that
yOss cass haze .yOssT PICK # the
best.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-10-20
SHAFTER AT OMAHA.
The General Makes speech ON the Cuban
Campaign-The Volunteers AS Well
as Regulars ExtOlIed

Omaha, Neb., Oct 15.-Mat Gen.
William R. Shafter was accorded a
most generous welcome by Omaha
yesterday, When his train arrived in
the morning, large number of people
had gathered at the station to greet
the hero of Santiago Later, upon the
exposition grounds, the manifesto
tions of love and respect for the gen.
eral were everywhere in evidence. His
address was a plain, matter-of-fact
discussion of the Cuban campaign,
and his simple presentation of the
main events of the campaign was far
more effective than the most exalted
oratorical effort from one who had not
participated in the struggle. One or
two statements made by the general
are new. He said, with the fall of FL
Caney, the campaign was practically
over:
1t was simply necessary to convince the
Spanish commander that his case was hope
less He eventually surrendered, and with our
small army, we had captured 23.376 prisoners,
1900 OF whom were beyond our reach Why
the Spaniards surrendered when they could
have abandoned their position and kept up the
war, do not yet understand, but believe it
was because they had been informed that the
Spanish government had decided to give up the
fight and surrender their soldiers In the east
ern part OF the island
The general extolled the virtues of
the volunteer as we'll as the regular,
asserting that all did their whole duty.