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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19
THE SPANISH ARMY IN CURA.
Seventy Thousand Men Killed or
wounded During the War,

! WASHINGTON, r. c., March 49,
Seventy thousand men make up the mum.
| Der Of Spanish soldiers who have been
killed. wounded. and otherwise incapaci-
| tated for duty during the war in Cuba.
| These figures have been received in this
city recently from reliable sources, and
are said to be as nearly authentic as IL
is possible to obtain them. without re-
course to the records kept by the Spanish
Government.
From the same source considerable
other Information bearing on the military
strength OF Spain and her dependencies
Is obtained. The present force of Spain
in Cuba is as follows:
Regulars, l3j,OOO or this number it is
estimated that S0OO0 are effective for
military purposes They are distributed
throughout the island as follows: About
5000 are in the two eastern provinces
of Santiago de Cuba and Puerto Principe,
and the remainder are I'm the Provinces OF
Santa Clara. Matanzls, Habana. and
Pinar del Rio. There are about 10000 men
in what is known as the volunteer army
These are mostly in the Province of Ha-
bana and are largely i'm the nature of
home-guards, corresponding to our State
militia There are 5000 men who are
not effective for military duty from va
riOus causes.
The strength Of the Spanish army at
home, and including her nearby possess
sions is 10000 men, which I'm time OF
demand for additional soldiers, may be
increased as follows: First reserve 50 900;
second reserve, 10000 men-all of whom
are instructed in military tactics. and a
second reserve, which is not instructed
OF 100000 men, making in all a grand
total OF $4,000 men.
Since these figures were received here.
recent drafts of 1900 men TO strengthen
the army in Cuba leaves only 900 men
of Spain's regular army now in the pc
nlnsula, the Spanish possessions I'm North
Africa. and the Canary Islands
In the Philippine Islands, Spain has an
army Of $1,000 men. which includes about
l1OOO native troops. Several regiments of
the latter were disbanded during the time
Of war. 1t Is said that they are of little
use to the Spanish Government
In Porto Rico there are 5000 Spanish
troops, which I'm the event of hostilties.
could be supplemented by 1900 volunteers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19
THE AMAZONAs TRANSFERRED.
she IL Now Under the stars and
Stripes-Ceremony SfmnIe

GRANESEND, ENGLAND, March 1S.-
The cruiser AmazOnas. built by the Arm
strongs for Brazil, and purchased by the
United States, was formally transferred
from the Brazilian flag to the Stars and
Stripes shortly after II o'clock this morn
ing. The ceremony was simple and dig
nlned, and to the Brazilian officers il was
somewhat pathetic.
Lieutenant-Commande Colwell. United
states naval attache. accompanied by
Ensign Roberts, Assistant Engineer Nor
ris, and Consul-General Osborne, arrived
on board shortly before II A. NJ. The
chief officers Of the cOast-guard and a
number of customs officers. all i'm uni
FORM were already on board. Lieutenant
Commander Colwell and his party were
received by Commander Cores.
acknowledgements Colwell, salut-
ing Commander Cores. said: Cap
tain, | have here a contract of sale to
which you were a witness and whereby
this vessel Is TO be transferred to me, in
behalf Of the United States"
Commander Cores replied through an
interpreter, saying: I'm handing over
the ship, / desire to say that it is done
with the sincere friendship of Brazil"
ant-Commander Colwen salut-
Ing, replied: "In behalf OF the United
states, | thank you for the sentiment"
In the centre of a circle OF officers of
both nations. eutenant-Commander Col
well then faced the Brazilian flag flying
from the cruisers stern, and, as the Off
GERS barred their heads, the flag of Brazil
was hauled down at 1l10 A. NJ, after
which the officers, facing about. and with
their heads still uncovered, Old Glory
was run up at the main
The United States cruiser San Francisco
arrived here at $3.50 T.. NJ. Passing the
Amazonas, after saluting Tilbury fort,
the band played "The Star Spangled
Banner" with the crew standing at
attention" Commander Howell. who
was received by Lieutenant-Commande
Colwell the moment the San Francisco
made her moorings, ordered 600 tons of
coal for the San Francisco and 300 tons |
for the Amazonas which is coal enough |
for the trip across the Atlantic The |
Amazonas sails, after taking on her am
muniton, presumably for Key West, the /
San Francisco going to New York.
Commander NaZaro takes command Of |
the AmaZonas and seven other officers /
Of the San Francisco will accompany him.
StOkers and some seamen will be shipped
here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19
AN AIR or SUSPENSE.
Maine Court Report Expected I'm Two
or Three Days.

rlAhif ' ouAb hfpbEt NNfftNN III W.
or Three Days.
WASHINGTON. March lS-An air OF
suspense was noticeable in the Navy De
Iartment to-day. due to the approach Of
the time for the delivery Of the report
of the Maine court of inquiry. 1t is not
known just when the document will come
o. Washington. All that Is known def
u.tely is that the President has suggest
al that the report be made as soon as
possible. and in consequence il is eX-
pacted TO reach this city in the course Of
two or three days
Tie Cabinet to-day talked over the
matter, and the time stated was the
general opinion of the members when
they had heard all that Secretary Long
had TO report on the subject
There IS an impression that Lieutenant
Commander Mark will bring the docu-
meut. though il IS within Admiral Sicard's
power 20 choose any other officer.
A Cabinet officer expressed the belief
that the report will require careful con-
FIderation on the part Of the President
and his Cabinet before being given 10
the public. which would seem 10 post
Y0Ge publication 20 some time about the
middle OF next week, although nothing Is
certain on that point
The new naval policy embodied In the
creation Of another squadron, 70 rem
zyOus al Hampton Roads, was also dis
CEssad az the Cabinet meeting az length
today and received unanimous appro-
val In fact, some surprise was eN-
pressed at the delay on the part OF the
Navy Department in taking some such
sep 90 ensure the protection Of the more
fFnrHFrauf along the Norm
Atlantic. the gathering Of a uselessly sur
plus Feet at Key West being regarded as
IN The nature Of putting all Of our eggs
IN one basket
THE NEW WARSHIPS.
The San Francisco reported her arri-
val from Lisbon at Gravesend TO-DAY.
Under his orders the commander OF that
ship will divide his crew with the ANA
z1uas and sail al the earliest posslpie
moment for the United States convoy
ing The new ship. Beyond the AmazoiaS'
her sister ship. the Abreuall ana the
MayhOWer, no purchases Of ships nave
been made by the Navy Department.
number Of fleet steam yachts owned !"
the United States are being offered TO
the department, and II is probable that
some OF these viii be purchased.
Secretary Long takes the view that tall-
ing 10 secure the torpedO-boat destroyers
he wants. the best plan Is for him 10
equip some OF these speedy boats with
torpedo-tubes and light batteries. ana I'M
pr0visc torpedo-boats.
The Navy Department is convinced ina,
The Spanish Government has not acquired
Possession OF the Varese. the Italian ar
nored cruiser. II would not, however DE
a matter OF deep concern, If the report
were true. The department Itself had lhe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19

What the Insurgents Are willing to
Pay for Freedom.

NEW YORK, March st. Estrada
Palma, head of the Cuban Junta, gave
out the following statement tonight, in
regard to the indemnity Cuba would be
willing 10 pay Spain:
AT the beginning of the war the debt
was $3.50 100000 but Cuba could not stand
it, and this was one of the reasons that
the revolt was preciptated.
I'm the beginning of 1896. after the in
vasion Of the western provinces by the
Cubans, the latter might have been will
ing TO pay 500, 10000.
"At the beginning Of the dry season of
1S96-'g7, they would have paid sl5O,O0O 600,
but now they would not give more than,
If as much as, 800 100000
IF the wet season should set in this
year, before such an agreement could
be arranged. we would not think OF pay
ing anything.
THE reasons for the decrease in the
amounts are the increased chances OF orr
success, not to speak of the destruction
and desolation OF the island. that i'm
pair its productive capacity"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19

The report Of the Maine court Of in
ouiry is now expected at Washington in
the course OF two or three days. The
matter was talked over at the Cabinet
meeting yesterday, and the time stated
is iu accordance with the general opinion
of the members. after they had heard
all that Secretary Long had to say on
The subject.
The new naval policy embodied in the
creation Of another squadron. to rem
devious at Hampton Roads. was also
discussed at yesterdays Cabinet meeting,
and received unanimous approval. The
idea seemed to be that the gathering Of
an unnecessarily large fleet at Key West
was like putting all of our eggs in one
nlsket.
Beyond the Amazonas, the Abreuan
ana the Mayhower, no ships have been
purchased by our Navy Department
That department, however, is continuing
its efforts TO obtain desirable war vessels
abroad.
The naval authorities do not believe
that Spain mas acquired possession of the
Narese. the Italian armored cruiser, re-
ports to the contrary notwithstanding.
Great activity in naval circles con-
tinues. and recruiting goes os apace At
all stations for the army and for the
navy as well.
The cruiser Montgomery arrived at
Key West yesterday from Habana.
The cruiser Amazonas, recently pur-
chased by the United States from Brazil.
was yesterday formally placed under the
flag OF this country. She will sail for the
United States forthwith, under convoy OF
the san Francisco.
The dynamite-gun vessel Vesuvius ar |
rived at Washington straight from Key |
West last night, but that she brought the |
report Of the Maine court of inquiry or a
member Of that court. as rumored, was |
denied ar the Navy Department. It was
said that the vessel had come merely for
repairs 10 her armament
The Spanish-Cuban Tariff Commission
ors met yesterday in Washington, and
t is thought that in view of the situation
their deliberations may go beyond the
mere matter of commercial treaties with
this country, which is the primary pur-
pose Of their gathering, and may take in
an effort, IL opportunity offers, to aid in
bringing about peace in Cuba.
General Weyler denies the authenticity
'f the letter in which he is alleged to
nave made threats against the coming Of
american warships to Habana.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19
THE PICTURE NOW READY.
Our IiI-Fated Wnrship Maine ns She
Looked In All Her Glory.

We are pleased to announce this morn
ing that our handsome souvenir picture
Of the Ill fated battleship Maine is ready
10 be delivered TO our readers over our
counter.
1t is a colored picture. 91-4xi5 cleverly
executed in every detail, and taken from
an oil-painting done by +. n. Atwood in
1885, and owned by BrigSdier-General II.
a. Wheeler. II will be found admirably
suited for framing.
In order TO obtain the picture, cut out
a coupon, which will be found at the bot
tom Of the last column Of the first page
of the DISPATCH, and bring ii with
cents 10 our counter. IL must be re-
membered We are not mailing the picture,
but it is only delivered at our counter at
the above named rate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19
CHARGES AGAINST CRIsPI.
Committee Finds That the EX-Pre-
mier Merits Censure.

ROME, March 1S-To-night the Cham
ber of Deputies received the report OF
the parliamentary commission appointed
on December "a last to inquire into the
charges against Signor Francesca Crispi,
the former Premier, in connection with
the Bank of Naples scandals and the
alleged illegal traffic IN decorations.
The commission decidl unanimously
that there was no ground TO impeach
Signor Crispi before the Senate, or the
ordinary courts, for speculation, but that
his conduct as Minister Of State merited
the censure Of the Chamber Of Deputies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19
SECURE YOUR vALuABLEs.
store Them In Virginia Trust Co.'s
Fire and Burglar-Proof vaults.

The Virginia Trust Company offers alb
solute security for all valusbles deposits
ed in it's storage vault the only one I'm
Virginia. Parties are invited to avail
themselves of such security.
The boxes i'm the safety vault OF this
company cannot be surpassed Both
vaults absolutely fire and burgiar-proof.
and located i'm the only fire-proof 0fIics
building in this city. Charges very
moderate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19
TWO SPECIAL TRAINS.
From Richmond 20 the Launching

On March oath TWO SPECIAL TRAINS
will leave Richmond, Chesapeake and
Ohio Broad-Street Station, 7:ij A. NJ. and
A. NJ. for Newport News, to witness
the launching OF the Kentucky and Kear-
sarge. These Special Trains viii leave
Newport News-"returning' at
+. NJ, and the other at 5l5 T.. NJ. ONE
DOLLAR for the round trip. SPECIAL
STEAMERS VIII leave Newport News on
arrival OF A. NJ. train. and will be sta
toned opposite the ship-yard. from which
the 10 A. NJ. launching can be Witnessed.
Twenty-Five cents additional viii be
charged on the steamers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19

al her residence, near Glen Allen. She
was greatly beloved by a wide circle of
acquaintances, end besides the many
friends. three sons-Messrs. John. James
and Samuel 1insley-and three daugh-
ters-Mesdames Laura Melton. Martha
Grubbs. and Julia Grubbs-are left to
mourn their great loss. The funeral will
take place this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19
NEW sLEEpING-cAR ROUTE.
The Atiantic-Coast Line tn Com.
mence One March 2J<t

The Atlantic-Coast Line. commencing
March 2lst, will run through sleeper from
Richmond TO Augusta. Ga.. on train
leaving Richmond 7:SO r. NJ. arriving
Augusta 1855 A. NJ, and leaving Augusta
on Train No. 80 at 2:90 r. NJ. arriving
Richmond A. M. Passengers for Rich
mond can remain In ear until 7;30 A. NJ.
&c. s, CAMPBELL
Division Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19
Free of Tax.

The United Banking and Building COM
pany offers for sale until April ist 800
shares Of its prepaid stock at $50 per
share. Pays a fixed cash dividend OF s
per cent. per annum free Of tax. With
drawable any time after two years
For further information apply at the Of
flee Of the company, No. s2l east Main
street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19
One More Fire Victim.

CHICAGO. March lS.-One more body
and the knee-joint of another were found
IN the ruins OF the fire at rs Wabash
avenue to-day. Seven bodies have now
been taken from the ruins. and fourteen
others are still missing The body found
to-day was identified as that OF William
j. Wilcox, an employee OF olmstead q
Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19

A sound mind goes very seldom without "a
sound digestion. and nothing contributes 10
ward il more than tho use Of ASGOsrURA bu-
TERs, the worid-renowned appetizer and invigo-
rator, manufactured only by DR.. j. q. B. sisgert
a Sens
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19
CADET LEE IN HOSPITAL.
Has n Broken Arm Sustained While
ynuIting "a Wooden Horse.

WEST POINT, N. Y, March lS.-Cadet
George Mason Lee, son of General Fitz-
hugh Lee, Consul-General at Habana,
Cuba is in the cadet hospital, suffering
from broken arm, which he sustained
while vauting a wooden horse in the
gymnasi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19

SLIGHT COLD. II neglected. often alta X
IN lungs. BRowS's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs nys
sure and immediate relief Sold cnly in boxes
Price 25c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19
The Jefferson Hotel

Cafe and Gril-Room are now supplying
their city patrons with Broiled Live Lob
ster Lobster a la Newberg. and other
Marine Luxuries. Game. &C.. at popular
prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19
For Diseases Of thu Liver, Stomach,
and Kidneys

the Water OF the GrsenDrisr White SalDhuH
Springs is the most valuable Ia America.
PURCELL, LADD s. Co, Wholesale Agents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19
The yorese Has Not Reep Sold.

ROME, March lS-An official denial is
given to the report that the armored
cruiser Narese has been sold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19
The HAMPTON ROADS SQUADRON
Cabinet Unanimously Agrees That It's
Formation Is a Wise Measure.
SPANISH CUBAN TARIFF CONFERENCE.
Il is Thought Ii May Consider War
Outlook as Well'aS Trade Treaty.

wEYLER DENIES THAT LETTER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19

Railroad employees all believe in DR..
Bulls Cough syrup, the old standby.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19
Vine spring Lamb,

Grape Fruit,
CLAIMS,
All New Vegetables.
at A. Feitigs, 209 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19
The Me ather.

F. WASHINGTON. March 49,
PAIN Forecast for Saturday:
For Virginia and North Caro-
! iina-Showers, warmer in the In.
terror; southeasterly winds
For South Carolina-Fair weatheri
warmer in northern portion; southeast
erly winds
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was dull and showery. At
midnight the sky was partly cloudy.
Gfntn nf thnrnannn.fnr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19
WAITING FOR REPORT
The President Expects to Hear from
Maine Court Soon.
The YESUYIUS At WASHINGTON.
It's Denied, However, That She Brings
Report or Member Of Board.
TIE MONTGOMERY At KEY WEST.
Spanish TOTpedO-B(atS to Be Escorted
10 Cuba, 1t is Said, by a Cruiser.
The HAMPTON ROADS SQUADRON
Cabinet Unanimously Agrees That It's
Formation Is a Wise Measure.
SPANISH CUBAN TARIFF CONFERENCE.
Il is Thought Ii May Consider War
Outlook as Well'aS Trade Treaty.
NEYLER DENIES THAT LETTER.
says He Did Not Make Alleged

says lie Did Not Make Alleged
Threats Against American Navy
Blanco Proposes an Expedition
Eastward to Crush the Insurgents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19
The YESUYIUS At WASHINGTON.
II is Denied, However, That She Brings
Report or Member OF Board.
TIE MONTGOMERY At KEY WEST.

Spanish TOTpedO-BCatS to Be Escorted
10 Cuba, 1t Is Said, by a Cruiser.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1898-02-02
Reaotna Circle.

Gem of the Mountain Club met
at the home OF Mrs. Oman Wednes-
day, Feb. End. Eleven members
were present and responded with
quotations. Current Events, Mrs.
Purtill. An interesting and good
original story was read BY Mrs.
Oman, Mrs. Gee being the author.
Readers of Seven Oaks we're Mes
danes Roberts and Sheath. Ad.
journed to meet with Mrs. Pease
Wednesday, Feb. 9th.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1898-02-02
"A MtsfaRe

David Anderson of Soda Springs
c3Aled ut the Office the other day and
faid that an item clipped from the
Montpelier Examiner saying that there
was a triple wedding at his fathers
house the Sunday before was absolute
ly untrue. Not only was there no triple
wedding but there was no wedding at
all. He seemed to think that the item
was a piece of spite work on the part of
some resident of Soda Springs. '-Poca-
tello Tribune,
The EXAMINERS correspondent
at Soda Springs did send such in
formation and, as weddings are a
common occurrence, we presumed
The item stated facts. From she
| Above. however. it seems our cor.
respondent was mistaken. What
motive he could have had we do
not know, but we do know that
the paNies, to whom the item RE-
ferrea to,(eel much hurt over its
publication aud it is only proper
for US to apologize-and to promise
that our correspondent will not
again have the chance to make
such break. AS we always do in
such cases, we have given the
young ladies and gentlemen the
name of the correspondent and
perhaps he can explain his motive
in sending such information to
this office to them.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1898-02-02
L0CHL NEWS.
Items about Montpelier and
the County.

st. Valentines day next Monday.
See those Ginahams at 81 censs at
Hammond & Whitman. As
Q. B. ellison, general freight and pas
senger agent Of Rio Grande Western,
was in town Thursday looking up trade
for his road
Artists materials of all kinds, such as
paints, paint brushes, etc, at Ritter
Bros. Drug Co. 40
The ground hog, If there was one in
the valley, could not see his shadow on
the End. If that's any guide we'll have
an early spring.
Don't send valued pictures away to
get them enlarged, as we are prepared
to do them for you at the Photo Car.
46 Rinehart & Co.
The satchel and baby's wrap adver-
tized last week in the EXAMINER, have
both been returned to their owners So
much for printers ink.
Jerusalem medicines are the best and
purest. Tor sale at Hoover's Drug Store.
Try them. 48
The editor was dying, but when the
doctor bent over him, placed his ear to
his breast and remarked poor man,
circulation almost gone" the dying
man arose and said, you are liar, we
got the largest circulation in the coun-
ty"
We have a big stock Of ladies felt
shoes and slippers, we wish to clean out
at prices from 80 cents to 81. Call early
before we are broken in sizes.
Hammond & Whitman. AS
It is now said that the extra passenger
service will be put ON about the 18th OF
this month. The same report says there
will shortly be two hostlers at work al
Granger, and also that there will be a
double track through the coal camps on
Ham Fork, all of which we hope is
true
Our crockery line is complete. Fancy
cups and slucers, dishes, in fact any
thing you want in nice dishes to make
Chr stmas present. Hammond & Whl
man. 3Sl
The EXAMINER failed last week Il
mention the entertainment given by th,
members of Hope Lodge, d. of R., fbl
their invited friends and themselves I
large number were present and pleas
ant evening passed. Refreshments werl
served during the evening.
The Short Line now runs a through
tourist car between Salt Lake and Port
land Parties securing accommodation
in this car go through without change a
intermediate points. 81
Two instances came to light this weel
where it was proven that two men ha
been out stock, that was advertised il
, the EXAMINER, because they were nc
subscribers. In each case the amour
they could have saved would have pal
: for this paper for several years. Motto
Take EXAMINER and keep posted.
Marriage licenses issued yesterday
James l.. Jenkins and Bithiah L Bron
son, both of Fairview, Idaho; Henry
Ames of Trenton, and Annie Hartvie
+ sen of Logan; Geo Chandler and Dell
; Whitney both of Millville; Hyrum
? johnson and Berth J Krahenbuh1 bot
Z of Logan, Two of the couple name
E above were united by Justice Thoma
Logan Journal.