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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
Usefulness OF Wood Ashes.

Inc value of wood ashes as a general
fertilizer. replete in phosphordc aci,,
ana various oxides, is well understood:
out its usefulness for lawn dressing
alone is not so well known. Beautiful
turf is sure to develop where wood
ashes are used Aside from fertilizinv
properties, which increase the luxuri-
ance and quantity of root growth
WOOD asnes seem to have the power OF
awakening dormant life. and white
clover as sure to appear wherever an
application has been made. A better
ana surer foundation for a velvet turf
cannot he found.
My lawn was never SO fine as the
present season. owing it's beauty chiefly
TO the semi-annual dressing of wood
ashes which it has received for several
years. Although the summer has bean
not and dry. the clover assisted by the
garden hose. has prevented any thing
brown ana care. A thick mat OF
short-stemmed clover leaves serves az
living mulch for the grass roots
when Furnish the luxuriant pile above
S"tAi AleduS--dHlple WORK Tor the lawn
mower even in a dry time. All hara
CIR weak spots visible i'm early sprinp
should be reseeded and raked in
Ashes must. of course, be sffted m,t o.
Difference to the machine. If bits of
iron nails are found in the rubbish II
Should be buried around fruit trees ar
grape vines; one large pear tree nv
the way. never bore decent fruit ,,n4;,
Old iron was buried about its roots
Wood ashes not only give a ,sch
c1oling to the lawn, but improve ~
loAase OF all vegeta ton. / use thar,
frequently ito tone up plants in nth
me hover and vegetable rardan
Potted tomatoes in the hot-bed Or co,a
frame respond Very quickly to q sssh
vi ashes. Belated transplantine off,
enQaeeS yeliow.sh foliage, which, n,,,,
uihe a b!ue-green tone. somatin,a.,
1.eunin three days of a single a,y,,sas
eiosl. lhsTe are a few ported nlants
slther hlGoors or out, which arc -.
pe,seii-ed by this clean and a,,nn'
suos lance within the reach 81 az
view England Huulout1lo -. Al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
HIS IDEA THE SAME.
Secretary Alger in His Report Recm.
mends 100000 as Army Strength.

Washington, Dec. 2.-Secretary AL
ger has made his annual report. Tn
der the head of increase in the perma-
nent establishment, the secretary
says: 'In view of the needs Of mill
tary force in the islands occupied by
the United States it Is earnestly recon-
mended that the regular army be
permanently increased to 100000 men
and the requisite officers, that a por-
ton of this army be recruited from the
inhabitants of these islands. to be
mustered into the service of the United
States and commanded by the officers
of our army, discretion, however, to
be given to the President to make ap-
pointments of officers from the force
50 recruited.
This would also relieve our own peo-
pie from serving in those climates to
a large extent, and would enable the
volunteers to be mustered out of the
service and return to the avocations
of civil life.
Another suggestion is that there
should be employed in the United
States service constabulary force for
the cities of Cuba, Porto Rico and the
Philippines, who have had experience
and can speak the language of the is
lands.
Secretary Alger asked: Would it
not be wise economy for the govern
ment of the United States to con-
struct a substantial railroad. practic-
ally the whole length of the island of
Cuba, with branch roads leading to the
leading cities on the coast Such a
road, would of course cost a large
sum, perhaps $4,000, 600 but it would
give employment TO the people of
Cuba, teach them habits of industry.
be an inducement for them to cult
vate their farms and thus furnish sup
plies for the laborers and for market
when the road is constructed
The expenditures for the fiscal year,
ended June so last, s62, 534, 7S4 and the
estimates for the next fiscal year be-
ginning July /. 1899 are 1885, go. 81.
OF this great estimate the sum of
o3.43o,909 is charged to pay the army
The estimate of extraordinary ap-
preparations required for the six
months ending June 80, 1899 are $780,
1893 and the estimates for that
period, combined with these for the
next fiscal year, reach total of $685.
1871.
The deaths in the army including
killed, died of wounds and of diseases
were 29l0, the smallest death rate of
any army in history.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
HALE'S OPPOSITION.
Says Everybody Will Soon Want to
Be Rid Of Philippines.

Washington. Dec. 2.-Senator Eugene
Hale of Maine. today, announced his
opposition to the peace treaty which is
being formulated in Paris.
The negotiations of the treaty, I'M
fortunate as it u.s." said the senator, to-
day, by no means insures the actual
annexation of the Philippine Islands
1t is by no means unlikely that within
SIX months on year, everybody in
stead of being for annexation of the is
lands will want to be we'll rid of them,
What is called the open door pol
icy cuts down the interest of the Uni
ted States in the Philippine trade to a
point where it makes no figure in our
commerce.
THE entire trade of the islands, if we
had 1T all-not the profit derived from
it, but the whole amount of trade-will
not, in any year. pay the expenses Of
the army and the navy that the Uni
ted States will be Obliged to maintain
there"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
HEALTH IN PHILIPPINES.
Death Among Troops Decreases and Sickness
is on the Wane.

Washington, Dec. 2.-That there is
a decided Improvement in the health
of the troops in the Philippines is
shown by the following cable message
from Gen. Otis commanding at Ma
Mia, received by Adjutant General
Corbin, today:
Percentage of sick of command
November 80, 10 1-16 II lis Oct. 81.
November deaths rs, as against As for
October.
Sick rate in command about same
as among the troops of other gorevrn-
ments serving in tropical countries.
One-third of present sick suffering
from typhoid and malarial fever, one
sixth from intestinal troubles and the
remaining half of ailments slight IN
character"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
CUBAN AND PHILIPPINE DEBTS
Will Not Be Mentioned in the Articles
of the Peace Treaty.

London, Dec. 3.-The Paris CORE
spondent of the Standard says: THE
peace commissions have agreed not to
mention the Cuban or Philippine debt
in the treaty, because it might lead TO
misrepresentation. The American
commissioners have indicated to the
Spaniards that these debts cannot pos
sibly, in law, right or equity. be sad
died upon Cuba or the Philippines,
since the money employed was not for
the benefit of the colonies. but to COM
pei them by force of arms to suffer the
oppressive Spanish rule from which
they were seeking to free themselves"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
OUR REGULAR ARMY.
Gen. Miles Drafts Bill fer
Its Reorganization.
It Provides For Regular Standing
Army Of 100000 Men.
With an Increase Of Lieutenants and Much
Larger Staff Corps.

Washington. Dec. General Miles.
commanding the army, had prepared
the draft of a bill providing for reg.
ular standing army of 100000 men.
The bill will provide for an organiza-
ton of II companies to the regiment.
with arrangements for third lieuten-
ant for each company in case Of need
for that officer.
1t will contain provision for staff
corps largely in accordance with the
different heads of the various bureaus
as recommended by them in annual re-
ports.
mittee on military affairs, intends to
present the measure in Congress at the
first opportunity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
SUPPLIES FOR DEWEY.
CARGO Of Mutton. Lambs, Potatoes. Onions
and Carrots for His Men.

Vancouver, B. c.. Dec. 2.-Advices
from New South Wales say the steam
or Cugon has sailed from Sydney
with a cargo of provisions for Ad-
miral Deweys fleet at Manila. The
cargo consisted of 5000 carcasses of
mutton, $50 lambs, 125 tons of. pota-
toes, 81 tons of onions and % tons. of
carrots.
Advices from New Guinea say the
native tribes living on Musa river
lately raided the. Masiano villages In
Collingwood bay and massacred Il
coast people. There are no police 10
deal with the murderers.
News from Samoa states that the
natives held a meeting on the 18th OF
October to discuss the question of tbs
kingship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY.
Recognized Santiago Supreme Court
Opened by Gen. Wood.

Santiago de Cuba. Dec 1.-The opening
Of the recently organized supreme court,
TINS morning, was an impressive cere-
monv. Chief Justice Echeverria and the
associate justices. prior to the opening,
called at the palace, where they were re-
celVed by Gen. Wood, after which with
Porter and others, they were driven to
the supreme court chamber.
Gen Wood in a few tactful and forceful
words, opened the proceedings, delivered
me court, in the name of the United
states government, to the chief justice
ana his associates, and demanding from
me public implicit obedience to the
court s decisions and DEGREES.
Chief Justice Echeverria. replying, ac-
cepted the judicial offices in the name of
tne justices, formally recognizing the
united States as the supreme power and
declaring that the bench would render
justice to rich and poor Mike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
I'd DIVISION, 7th CORPS
Will Sal! for Cuba as Soon as The Transports
Are Ready.

Savannah, Ca, Dec. 2.--The I'd Divis-
ion of the 18th Army Corps. the 2d Divis-
ion Hospital and the Signal Corps,
Battalion F, It'll Army Corps, have been
ordered to move as soon as possible
from Savannah to Havana. Cuba. Ma
jor General Fitzhugh Lee issued an or
der to this effect, today.
1t will take more transports to carry
them than the. government has in SER
vice at'this time. The I'd Division will
go under the command of Gen. Edward
B. Willfston.
The regiments in the ID Division are
the 164th Indiana. I'd Illinois, 1st New
York 4th Virginia, 49th Iowa and 9Th
Missouri. 1t is not thought that the
troops can leave before Dec. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
DISGUSTED.
American Volunteers Have No
Love for the Philippines.
See No Pleasure There Now that
Peace Is Settled Upon.
Aquinaldo Is ConciIiatory-His Supporters
Helpless for Want Of Funds.

Manila, Dec. lowing to the TACT
that the result of the Paris conference
has long been anticipated here, the
agreement of Spain to cede the Phlllp-
pine islands to the United states
created no excitement. Some OF the
American volunteers are disguised at
the prospect of being detained here
now that the fighting is finished.
Aguinaldo is certain to assume
conciliatory attitude. His rival IN
trigue1.s are becoming uncomfortable,
especially since funds have run short
and the outlying provinces have be-
come disaffected. Aguinaldo has been
consistently temperate and the au-
thorities have no reason to fear that
he will depart from this policy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
IN EXCELLENT HEALTH.
American Soldiers Rapidly Occupying
Cuba--Havana's Cleansing Begins.

r.; Havana. Dec. 2.-925 p. M.-The United
states evacuation commissioners will pay
an official visit, tomorrow morning, TO
governor General CastellanO. The Span
I Hi troops that remained in the Isle of
Flnes evacuated, today.
zen Greene has asked th9ACuban Cen
erai Mario Menocal, for 200 extra men to
assist IN the work of preparing the
camps. Major Davis has finished his re-
port on the sanitary condition of the city
. :hd, tomorrow, Capt Geary will begin
me work of street cleaning.
me United States TRANSPORT Roumanlan
leaves, tonight, for Savannah, returning
shortly with troops of the 18th Army
1orps' Gen: Humphrey is entitled to
SIeat credit for the prompt discharge OF
.iie quartermaster vessels that have ar
ItMHeo mere. Thus far all the troops and
"ihcers TO arrive are in excellent health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
GIFT TO NEW YORK YACHT CLo d

New York, Dec. "A deed was flled'
today, conveying the property at NOS
81 to Il West 44th street, to ). flel-
pont Morgan and Lewis G. Leayaro
The sellers were Margaret A. Iehhey
and others and the price palo was
s14S 600. The property was bought as
a gift bv Mr.. Morgan to the New 1ork
Yacht CIub. and on the site new cup
house will be erected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
BY OWN REQUEST.
Captain Glass to Be Relieved Of Com
mand Of the Charleston,

washington, Dec. captain Glass
o'ae % peweys commanders in the bot
~. nc u Maiiiia pay. is to be relieved from
49,, eu.h,iiahd of the Charleston and
Drought nome from Manila on wastens
ofoers AT MS own request. He viii h..
succeeoed IN command of the Charles
.oh oy capt. Whiting, now at ManiIa
IN command of the Monadnock. The
eo'iiiiia,ioef OF the latter has not vel
been selected. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
DEATH OF MAJOR FOLLETT, BOS-
TON.

Boston. Dec. 2-MajOr Dexter ii. Fol-
1etr died this evening, of pneumonia.
He was about go years of age and for
years had been prominent III tne mn
tia. having been commander OF the M
t;onal Lancers ana Battery a. Alsh'
Artillery. also leading member Oh the
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Com
uany. He was formerly mem~er Oh
the wholesale iron firm of Farrar' FOL
laft e. Go
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
TO INDEFINITELY CLOSE.
Three Mills Will Stop Production Until
Conditions Warrant Starting.

Pittsburg, Dec "A meeting of the Tin
Plate Makers Association of the United
States is being held here to perfect the
organization and elect officers. D. G.
Reid of Richmond, Ind, will be elected
president. 49,
1t is stated that the following mills will
be Indefinitely closed: Baltimore Tin
Irondale Steel and Iron Co, Richmond.
Ind. six mills and Marshall Brothers IL
Co., Philadelphia, six mills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
CONCESSION FOR SPAIN.
Said to Be Granted 10 Years Com
mercial Privileges on Philippines.

London. Dec. 3.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Daily News says: 1T
is officially announced, that the Spanish
peace commissioners have secured
concession granting Spain commercial
advantages in the Philippines for 10
years. An effort will be made to Sc
cure a similar concession in the An
TILES
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
THE PRINCETON VICTORS
Banouetted by the Administration of
Captain Is Postponed.

Princeton. N. j.. Dec. 2-The alumni OF
Princeton University, tonight, gave a pan,
mlet al the Inn to the victorious foot ball
eleven. Covers were laid for go persons.
There were no set toasts and the SPEAK
ing was all impromptu. The election OF
a captain for next years foot pail team
was postponed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
RATHER HARD TASK.
t'''plnos Can Have SeIf-Government
on Showing Their Ability.

London Lon Dec. 3:-The Daily Chronicle.
when ridlcules the idea that AguinaIdo
Saws IS fofmlng an independent government,
be criminal folly for the Fiiininos W. Moa ari
Tempt TO resist the United States What
t thef nave to do is to Convince America
I Wh Ihey are capable of self government.
may be sure of getting it" ''Piiio'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
TRANSPORT AT SAVANNAH.
The Minewaska Will Take 2O2nd Regiment TO
Pinar Del Rio

Washington Dec. 2-The war depart
ment was advised. today. of the arrival
of the transport Minnewaska at Savan-
nah. This vessel will take the 202d Regi-
ment to Pinar del Rio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03

70 nef owners at Santiago Of ~ -,
arnment d mos angeles, taken by orr s s,p
some u,e attirns the past year There s was
eminent to the yessei iisht OF the gov
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-03
RETURNED TO OWNERS.
Inc ship Reina de Los Angeles is Not Prize
of War.

WaSangton, Dec. 2.-Assistant Secre-
cay Meiklejohn has directed the return
The eagle. (Silver City, N.M.) 1894-1???, 1898-05-14

Soda pop at Aaron SChutz's.
Hammocks at Porterfeld's.'
Yichy water at the postofiice store.
Alva Mason is down from Pinos Altos.
Thos. Marshall OF Deming is in the
city.
J. L. Burnside was in Ell Paso this
week.
Thos. Carr was up from Deming yes
terday.
G. O. Smith of Topeka, Kansas, came
in Thursday.
The district court convenes in this
city next Monday.
C. L. Erickson, was down from Cooks
Peak last week.
Frank C. Bell, was down from Pinos
Altos last Tuesday.
J.R. Pearson of the lower Gila, was
III tue Guy last Wtch'
Sheriff H. o. Bursom Of Sccorro was
in the city Saturday.
Hel hert Waters was down from Pinos
Altos last Thursday.
Mrs. ]. F. Posey spent Sunday at
Hudson Hot Springs.
District Clerk j. p. Mitchell has re-
turned from Hillsboro.
The drug store Of W. G. Porterfeld
has scetyline gas lights.
A company Of home guards will short
ly be organized in this city.
Jim Schoonmaker and wife were down
from Pnos Altos Thursday.
Paints and oils at Porterfeld's.
The eagle. (Silver City, N.M.) 1894-1???, 1898-05-14
Hood :. 80.
on Saturday MAJ,
ment of $50 head OF cattle col

Colorado parties.
KODAKS and supplies al Porterfeld'G
Anna, the infant daughter Of j. L.
Baker and Carlota Baker died at the
residence of the parents in this city
Monday morning at o'clock, aged 2
years, months and days. Death was
due to complications following an at
tack Of mea sells.
Mrs. D. Bennett and daughter were
here several days last week visiting rel
atiyes. Mr.. Bennett has disposed Of his
property in California and purchased
5000 acres OF land in Texas, where the
family will reside in future.
We. are under obligations to o. G.
Myhre for photograph, Sxl0 OF the Sill
yer city volunteers, taken at the depot
just before their departure for Santa Fe.
The view is good one, and Mr.. Myhre
has about dozen on hand, mounted on
cards which he will sell for the small
sum OF fifty cents each. Send in your
order at once.
The members OF troop D, First United
States Volunteer Cavalry, which is the
official designation of Captains oryani-
za,ion, we're last week presented by the
ladies OF Silver City With handsome
silk guido - 80 "f re &sSalry colors,
red and and white, and pSettily mount
ed. The present was taken to Santa
Fe by Louie Bishop FRIDAY morning,
with note expressing the senti-
ment that the boys would never return
without their colors.
John. the 10 year old son of Sheriff
W. G. McAiee, was thrown from his
horse at Central Sunday morning and
seriously, though not fatally, injury.
Tie boy with some companions was re-
turning to Silver City, when someone
threw lot OF "nigger shooters" strik-
ing the horse which young McAfee was
riding, Frightening him and causing
him to rear, throwing the boy from his
seat. AS he fell his foot caught in the
stirrup and this served to further scare
and the animal began kicking. When
picked up it was found the boy had
been badly cut on the left side, and had
also received two ugly gashes on the
face ami head. At last accounts he is
reported as doing as well as could be
expected.
Although Grant county furnished
more than her share OF volunteers it is
not represented bya commissioned Of
fcer in the troops. There has been
some talk about this, but there is really
no occasion for it. Grant county would
have had the captain OF the troop had it
not been for the resignation OF Captain
Fleming, and, after his resignation, it
would have had the first lieutenancy il
any of the boys. from the county would
have accepted it, 1t was offered to Nor
gan and Rose, each of whom feared that
he wss not competentto fill the position.
The place Of second lieutenant was Of
fered to OFT, but he refused to accept on
the ground that he was too young and
inexperienced in military matters.
We have just received large stock of
base balls, bats, masks, gloves, etc. Call
and see them at Porterhelds.
The eagle. (Silver City, N.M.) 1894-1???, 1898-05-14
ITEMS OF INTEREST.
Mention of People You Do and Do
Not Know.
other Interesting Matter Which Can BE
Read With Profit by All Our
TOwnspeOple.

In the farm-lands or the city
Grieves woman-sad-alone;
Meath Gods everlasting pity
She is weeping for her own.
Cabinets have toiled and wrangled,
Statesmen could not soothe her pain
For that weary heart is tangled
In the wreckage OF the Maine.
Through the golden halls OF fashion
Moves lady tall and fair;
Round her CLEAN the flames OF passion
On the soft magnetic air.
Sui Ors bow and bend above her,
Bat t,her wiles are all in vain:
She is thinking Of lover
lnthe wreckage Of the Maine.
On cot, the sailor lying
Rests his soul in silent prayer;
Through the long days he is dying;
But his tears are fallen there
For the gallenC fellow-seamen
Who shall rest while Time shall reign,
In that sepulchre OF freemer,
! Meath the wreckage of the Maine.
On a continent Of splendor
-Ssin nation calmly grand
FreedOh-e riatura defendei-
Honest Iabor's helping hand.
And itspeaks, hall kind, half cruel:
"Liberty, o naughty Spain,
Soon may grasp another jewel
From the wreckage of the Mainel"
Will Carleton, in every Where" for
April.
The eagle. (Silver City, N.M.) 1894-1???, 1898-05-14
SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO, SATURDAY, MAY ii, l8'

80 ihoibWib VI nbuO AAuiC 90 !
camp was in the city this week.
Kameras and supplies at Porterield's.
Attorney Alvan N. White has moved
his Office over The Independent
Drink soda water-at Port fields.
The care and feed Of the city horsel
will hereafter be let by contrsct.
W. N. Newcomb has added hand
some new piano to Newcomb hall.
DR.. A. H. vanCleve is back from
professional trip to Ell Paso Texas.
Literature
All the standard and late novels at
Porterrield's.
Clarence Bayne has pet in the shape
OF carbuncle, which he il nursing this
week.
Constable r. f. Randall was among
the Central visitors in Silver City last
week.
Felix A. Vogel and wife are home
after months visit to the City OF
Mexico.
Reese Herndon has been absent for
several days bear hunting on the
Sapello.
Special United States Attorney David
W. Medbury went to Socorro last We'd
nesday.
Hon. 6. F. Patrick, OF Pueblo, Color
ado, brother-in law OF Sheriff McAfee is
it the city.
Il. wallis; was IN from UocAs lrs.s
last week, looking after various matters
OF business.
John A. Moses is acting in the capac.
ity OF deputy assessor during the pres
ent rush in that Office.
A full line Of candies and nuts at
ID. q. McMillen & Cos.
Fred Winters, formerly section fore
man at Crawford, but now resident OF
Deming, was in the city last week.
District Attorney Thomas S. Heflin
and Attorneys James S. Fielder and j.
A. Ancheta are back from Hillsboro.
D. B. Gillett, Jr., the manager OF the
Hearst estate interests in this section,
came down from Pinos Altos Thursday.
j. H. Tiffiny, who has spent some
time in Silver City for the benefit Of his
health, has returned to his home In New
York.
Delicious drinks at Porterfeld's soda
fountain.
Frederick, infant child OF Mr.. and
Mrs. j. A. Shipley has been seriously
i'll with pneumonia, but is slowly i'm.
proving.
While at the postotlice waiting fol-
your mail try glass of Aaron Schutz'c
famous pineapple soda.
B. F. Gooch was in the city last week
returning from the Lower Gila, where
he had been in attendance upon very
successful camp-meeting.
Richard G. Paynter, father of W. F,
Paynter, late resident of Silver City
died at his home in Hannibal, Mo-, on
April Goth, aged 80 years.
Frank Reed, the gentlemaDly clerk in
Porterfeld's, has been nnder the wealth
er for several day ;SOut repor ted fol
duty yesterday afternoon.
Fresh meats OF all kinds can be found
at D. &. McMiIlen & Co.'S market on
Broadway.