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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
CASHMERE BOUQUET
WORKS.
WOUNDED BY 4 SPANISH SPY.
SOLDIERS AT FORT TAYLOR ON THE LOOK
OFT FOR THREE MYSTERIOUS
INTPCDERS.

INTRCDERs.
Key West Fla May 2I.-Sergeant CharIes w.
Richards Of Battery II. LIST Artillery while on
duty rear Fort Taylor was fred upon last night
by one Of three unknown men. who are hcheVed
to have been spies The fire was promptly re-
turned hut the men escaped
Sergeant Richards told the Associated Press
correspondents the story OF the affair. He said
that at 10 O'Clock yesterday morning three men,
who looked Ike Spaniards. attempted to enter
the gate at the reservation, but were turned
away on three different occasions later In the
day he saw them lettering about various en-
frances. and at one OF these they fingered Tor
nearly two hours.
At 9:45 O'Clock last night Richards. "hen
walking over to Fort Taylor across the reserva-
ton, heard sounds coming from the mortar
battery. close to the roadway. Getting his rife
ready. he crept stealthily up to the pit. and
when close by heard a voice say: Jim. get the
package"
The sergeant then entered the pit and con-
fronted a stranger. who was coming out with
a three-foot package in his hands. Richards
aimed his rife at the men and ordered Hands
up" but without an instants hesitation the
stranger blazed away with revolver. which ne
apparently had drawn and ready. TWO SHOTS new
past the soldier. and he dropped TO his knees us
third bullet ploughed through the flesh OF his
left arm. above the elbow. After the three shots
the assailant Of the sergeant turned and FED at
top speed toward the road. Richards firing one
shot after the fugitive and missing him. lie
saw the leap into carriage, just outside
the gate. In which were already seated two other
men. and the trio drove furiously away The
suddenness OF the attack caught Richards una
wares. and the men out of range before
he could bring his rife to bear upon them ef-
feCtiyely.
Shortly after midnight Sergeant Richards.
with several artillcrymen returned to the NOR
tar-pit to see II all was right there. AS they
drew near a figure darted out and sped TO the
road. Richards recognized this figure as the
man who had shot at him. and ordered private
Gates to fire The suspect was again too agile.
and the one shot fired went wild.
We chased him some distance" said Rich
ards but he got away. At the road we found
a long Cuban cigarette. dropped by him and
still burning. He was about six feet tall had
a heavy black moustache. and wore yellow
coat am satisfied that all three men were
Spenards and that the package contained dyna-
mite. with which they intended to destroy the
battery
Richards whose wound Is Of a trihng nature.
was emphatic in his assertions. and added:
There are other details which I am not per-
mitted to reveal"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
THE BoMBARDMENT OF SAN JUAN.
ADMIRAL SIMPSONS REPORT TO THE NAVY
DEPARTMENT

ADMIRAL SIMPSONS REPORT TO THE NAVY
DEPARTMENT.
Washington, May 27.-The Navy Department
to-day made public the following report OF Ad-
miral Sampson on the action of San Juan de
Porto Rico:
Upon approaching San Juan 1t was seen
that none Of the Spanish vessels were IN the
harbor | was therefore considerably. In doubt
as to whether they had reached San Juan and
again departed for some unknown destination
or whether they had not arrived. AS their capt
ure was the object OF the expedition. and as IL
was essential that they should not pass TO the
westward l determined TO attack the batteries
defending the port In order to develop their posi-
tions and strength, and then, without waiting
TO reduce the city or subject II to regular bonn
bardment-which would require due notice
turn to the westward
commenced the attack as soon as 1t was good
daylight. This lasted about three hours. when
the signal was made 10 discontinue the firing
and the squadron stood to the northeast until
out of sight of San Juan. when the course was
laid to the westward. with the view OF COM
municating with the Department al Porto Plata
and learn II the Department had obtained In
formation as to the movements OF the Spanish
vessels.
At Cape Haytien received word from the De-
partment that the Spanish vessels had been
sighted of Curacao on the l4th inst.
As I stated in my telegram. no serious injury
was done to any Of the ships. and only one man
was killed and seven were wounded slightly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28

Ing evil results. Unfortunately, since Adam and Eve
driven from the Garden of Eden. life has not
been toess journey through a garden Of flowers.
Man must bread by the sweat of his brow,
and woman must bring forth children in pain and
suffering.
In both the is multiplied many times
over because both men and women neglect their
health Mans toll is rendered a thousands times
harder by the added burden of ill-hcath The woni-
All is a still greater sufferer. She suffers in silence
untold agonies from weakness and disease in wom-
AMY way Motherhood becomes to her a menace Of
death and her babes born with the seeds Of dis
ease already implanted in their little bodies There
Is but unfailing remedy for women who suffer In
this way. 1t is DR.. Picrccs Favorite Prescription. 1t
acts directly on the delicate and important organs
that bear the brunt Of maternity. II makes them
strong healthy vigorous vire and elastic II allays
Inflammation, heals liberation, soohes pain and
and builds up the tortured nerves II fits for
wifchood and motherhood II does away with the
trials Of the period of apprehension and makes
babys advent easy and almost painless Thousands
have testified to its marvellous merits
afflicted for four yearr with local weakness but
would confess 1t for time writes Mrs Beulah Wood
ALL OF Patrick Co.. Va then took the Favore
Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. aud they
cured me- Icannot praise Dr. Perce medicines too much
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
VACUUM OILS

are made at Rochester and Olean, N. Y.
and distributed throughout the world
from local branches. Commodore>Dew.
cy's feet used them at the battle Of
Manila. The British Navy and Japanese
Navy use them. They are known and
used in every corner of the earth where
machinery runs. The reason is: they
lubricatc most.
VACUUM OIL COMPANY. Rochester. ny
NEW YORK OFFICE . BROADWAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
FRANCE PREPARES FOR WAR.

Paris May 27.-The "Matln" says this morn
irs:
In view OF the eventualities of the Spanish
American War. NJ. Lebon the Minister Of the
Colonies; Admiral Besnard. Minister Of Marine.
and General Billot, Minister of War met In
council yesterday under the presidency of NJ.
Faure 10 decide upon their respective spheres OF
responsibility 1t was decided that General
BiIiot should be exclusively charged with the
defence Of France. Corsica, Algeria and Tunis.
and that Admiral Besnard should undertake the
protection Of the coasts OF France and Of all
the colonies NJ. Lcbon accepted the necessity
Of military preponderance in colonial matters
and DEGREES to carry out these decisions will be
promulgated Immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
ROosEvELTs RUsTLERs ON THE MOVE

Washington, May q (special)--The War Do
partment this afternoon redeemed It's promise to
Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt to put
him IN the van OF the first fighting line in tho
Cuban invasion by telegraphns orders to his
Immediate superior. Colonel Leonard Wood.
directing him to proceed Mt once from San An
tonic with his aggregation Of cowboys and club
men constituting the LIST Regiment OF Volunteer
Cavalry. and report to Major-Gen shafter at
Tampa for assignment TO duty In General
Wheeler's cavalry division.
Reports received at the War Department to-
day showed that the rough riding "terrors" had
been whipped into excellent shape In their two
weeks sojourn in Texas. and that 1T had already
become exceedingly difficult to pick out Knick-
erhocker Club man or n bronco-steerer from the
ranks on account OF the excellent discipline
which had equalized all distinctions and resulted
in one OF the finest bodies OF troops yet mus
tered into the service.
Ii was Mt first considered advisable to send
this remarkable organization to the Philippines
but Colonel Roosevelt held his superior officers
at Washington strictly to their assurance that
his men would be turned loose on the Spaniards
In Cuba
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
CAPTAIN BURR ORDERED TO TAMPA

Washington. May 27.-Captnin Edward Burr.
Corps OF Engineers. formerly assistant TO the En-
yinccr Commissioner OF the District OF Columbia,
end more recently In charge Of the Washington
Aqueduri. mas bcrn ordered to proceed nj once to
Tampa Fla and assume command OF Company +.
battalion of Engineers relieving Lieutenant Colo
mel james Lusk. Corps OF Engineers. recently
appointed chief engineer OF the Secopd Army
COrDS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
VOLUNTEER ARMY 10000 STRONG.

Washington May 27.-Adjutant-General Cor.
bin announced o-night that volunteers 10 the
plumber Of 12O544 had been mustered into the
United States service This number includes
some cavalry in addition to the first call for
troops. There is yet a shortage in the call from
the States Of 1858 men, distributed as follows:
Alabama 1855: Iowa. 1640: Kentucky, 1928:
Mississippi 1000. and North Carolina, 400.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
NAVAL RESERVES AT KEY WEST

Key West. Fla. May 27-One- half Of the Chi
cago Naval Reserves. consisting Of 203 men and
three officers. under command Of Lieutenant s.
w. Stratton. arrived here this afternoon on the
steamer Mascotte from Tampa. They left Chi
cago Tuesday. and made the journey with out
incident. All the men are perfectly we'll.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
CORPS ENGINEER AT CIIICKAMAUGA

Washington May q. LIcutenant-Colonei John
Biddlc chief Engineer, l. &. V. has been ordered
TO Chickamauga to report 20 Major-General Brooke
Tor assignment chief engineer OF corps He
has l.'n instructed to transfer TO Major B &.
kingman. Corps OF Engineers the works in his
charge in Kentucky and Tennessee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
TRIAL TRIP OF TORPEDO-BoAT ROWAN

Seattle. Wash. May 27.--The official trial trip
OF the torpedo boat Rowan probably will take
place next Monday or Tuesday. Lieutenant
Commander Charles T. Perkins commanding
the Monadnock. has been designated as presl-
dent Of the Trial Board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
ORDERS TO NAVAL. OFFICERS

Washington May T.-Lieutenants d. Wright and
r. H. Minor have been ordered to the Brutus, and
Lieutcnants James Igoe Thomas r Webb and
John A. Patjens TO the Celtic; Lieutenant A. Rust
to the Princeton. and L!eutenan mt Commander j. C.
Wilson TO the Wabash.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
GOOD SANITARY CONDITION OF CAMPS
THOSE AT TAMPA ASD MOBILE REPORTED UPON

Warrington May 2i-Advices received by Sur
gcon-Gc neral Stcrnbcrg ~ the Army. from Mobile
and Tampa where the troops modified. show
that the sanitary condition Of the camps at those
places Is good. The medical departments are well
equipped both with supplies and officers. and every
thing IS moving along satisfactorily.
Tho Qunrtcrmaster's Department has contracted
FOR fifty thousand OF the canvas suits designed
especially for the use of troops In tropical
tries. and they are being shipped rapidly TO the
MODELLING points thorough trial OF them VIII
be made 10 determine their value from every stand
point before further orders given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
4 K
Rear Admiral Dewey.

Rear Admiral Dewey.
Our boys in blue have gone to thrash the boast
ing Spanish Nation,
Whose tyranny DER Cuba dissraces all creation.
Their medicine is shot and she'll the Spaniards
now quakng,
For there IL quite a difference before and after
taking
This fact was quickly proved to them by Dewey
At Manila,
The Spanish can't lick Uncle Sam, for he takes
Hoods Sarsaparilla-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
CONSULAR SERVICE REORGANIZATION.
FOREIGN AFFAIIss COMMITTEE CONSIDERS THE
NATTER ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT At
THIS TINE

Washington May T--rhc Committee on Foreign
Affairs to-day favorably reported 70 tho House
substitute IN providing for non-pnrti-an COM
mission Of two Senators. three Representatives
and oLc officer o, the State Department TO reor-
ganzo the Consular Service. II leaves all details
Of the work to tho commission.
The committee reports that no stronger argu-
ment could hc offered FOR the necessity or tho re-
form than the present war with Spain and the
necessity for consuls TO keep the naval authorities
Informed on all matters concerning the movements
OF the oncmy's war vessels OF supplies, etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
CRUISER DIXIE TO 90 TO SEA.
SHE WILL TEST HER GUNS AND DECKS
WITH TARGET PRACTICE.

Newport News Va. May p (speciaD.-Ths
auxiliary cruiser Dixie. Commander Davis.
weighed anchor at 2:l5 this afternoon and
dropped down 10 Old Point. Joining her sister
ship the Yosemite. The Dixie spent the morn
ing in sub-calibre practice. putting in four hours
at this work Commander Davis Unexpectedly
received hts sailing orders. and when the Dixie
passed the city on the way down she was going
at high rate Of speed.
Tomorrow morning the Dixie will 80 to sea
for the purpose OF testing her guns. the strength
Of her new steel deck and 10 engage in target
practice. when the result OF her tests arc
known the Yosemite will come back to the ship
yard to have her decks strengthened with steel
plates
The cruiser Niagara proceeded TO tho Navy
Yard this afternoon for repairs.
The Maryland troops were assigned TO their
camps at Fortress Monroe to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28

Charleston. S. c.. May 1.-THE United States
cruiser Lancaster. which coaled here yesterday
sailed for Key West to-day. She will net as Com
modore Remeys flagship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
FOUR PRIZES CONDEMNED.
THE PANAMA, THE GUIDO. THE PEDRO
AND THE BUENA VENTURA HELD
COURT HOLDS THAT THE CATALINA AND THE
MIGUEL JovER ARE NOT LAWFUL PRIZES

COURT HOLDS THAT THE CATALINA AND THE
MIGUEL JovER ARE NOT LAWFUL PRIZES
APPEALS on BOTH SIDES.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO TIRE TnIBrSE.l
Key West. Fla. May 27.-Judge J. W. Locke
of the United States District Court handed down
his decision to-day in the cases Of the steamers
Catalina. Miguel Jovcr. Panama. Guido fedro
and Buena Ventura which were captured by
American men-of-war after the breaking out OF
hostiiities between the United States and Spain
Arguments in ,all these cases have been heard
this week In his decision Judge Locke reviews
the circumstances Of the captures. and quotes
from previous opinions in prize cases notably
the celebrated Argo case. which attracted so
much attention during the Civil War.
He held that the Catalina and the Miguel
lover were not lawful prizes. and ordered them
released The other four vessels were adjudged
lawful prizes. condemned as such and ordered
to be sold.
After the Judgment Of the Court was an
nounccd counsel for the vessels condemned
served notice OF an appeal. and counsel FOR the
Government declared their intention OF appeal
Ing the cases OF the liberated ships The case
for the Government was prosecuted by United
States observation-disclosures Stripping and f. X
Jones, OF New-York, while lawyers from New
York and Ncw-Orleans represented owners OF
the vessels and cargocs
telegram was received to-day by United
States Marshal Horr from Washington ordering
him to hold the crews OF the condemned vessels
as prisoners OF war until arrangements could he
made for their removal to a United States mill
tary prison.
The Catalina owned by PiIillos. 1zquerdo &
Co, and had cargo OF stavcs. She was captured
on April ~ by the cruiser Detroit.
The Miguel Jover owned by the Empre.a
Trasatlantica ditto de Jover Serro) OF BARGE
Iona. and had cargo Of cotton. She was captured
on April q by the gunboat Helena
The Pedro owned By the Navigation Company
OF Bilbao. and had n cargo Of provisions She was
captured on April p by the cruiser NewYork.
The Guido was owned by La Fecha Navigation
Company, OF Bilbao. and had cnrso o, provisions.
She captured April q by the monitor Terror.
The Buena Ventura was owned by Iarr!naga a
Co. OF Liverpool and Bilbao. ard had cargo Of
lumber She was captured on April p by the gun
boat Nashville.
The Panama was owned by tho Transatlantic
Company. OF Barcelona and had n cargo OF pro-
visions She was captured on April % by the
auxiliary gunboat Mangrove.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
HE HAS THE TRUE SOLDIER SPIRIT.

The recruiting officers OF the hist Regiment
who were at the headquarters Of the regiment last
night had opportunity to see exhibition OF
the soldier spirit which pervades the original
organization AZ about 10 O'Clock young man in
full field uniform came to the colonel's ONCE now
occupied by Major Francis. and asked to that
officer. He carried no weapon. but had instead a
cheap, black. leather vaise of the "hayseed" pat
Tern. He told the major that his name was
Joseph r. Bissinger. that he was member Of Com
pany y. OF the i,st Regibent and that because OF
injury which he had sustained while at Camp
Black he was in the. Hempstead hospital when
his comrades marched away He entirely
restored to health. nnd wanted TO join tho regiment
just as soon rs possible Tie was told 10 apply to
the Ordnance Department for transportation.
In leaving the armory he said that he hoped to
get his ticket to Lakeland. III don't get IT," he
said. I'm pay my own way there" and his tone
indicated that no would DO 90.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28

IT life were
one 10 ng
summer day
and its jour
ney through
n garden Of
nowcrs. 1t
mig hit be
possible for
people to be
careless of
their health
-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28

Pennsylvnnin Railroad announces that train 2ss
leaving New York a 800 .. IN. SATURDAY. 18th. Will
" thresAa to MantoloknS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
MORE THAN 5000. 900 SPENT YESTERDAY

Washington. May 1.-THE Treasury experdi-
lures to-day on account OF the war aggregated
more than $5.000000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
THE NEW ORLEANS A GOOD SHIP.

Key West. Fla, May 27-The rainy season Is
Just beginning in Cuba, and the fleet Of war
ships and newspaper dispatch boats have ex-
perienced bad weather during the last week.
with frequent violent transforms. on the Gu
ban coast to-day the weather Is pleasant The
new cruiser New-Oreans. formerly the Anna
zonas. excites the admiration OF all naval men
On account OF her speed and apparent effective
ness a fighting ship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
THE, CORRESPONDENT RELEASED.
EXCHANGED AT HAVANA FOR FoUR ofANi"'
PRISONERS.

wosh,nnton. May o7-Late this afternoon tho
State Department received a telegram from MI.
Collan. the British Consul at Havana saying
that the exchange OF the American Newspaper
correspondence Messrs Thrall and Jones' for
four Of the Spanish prisoners captured on tho
Argonauta had been effected. The telegram
was as follows:
Exchange effected at noon. Maple left I'm
mediately"
The prisoners exchanged for tho Americans
are Colonel Vincente de CortitO. former COM
mander at Cabapas Fortress. and understood to
be a brother In law OF General Weyler, sur
gcon- Major Simeon Garcia Julian. and two prt-
vatc soldiers The Maple is due at Key West
tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28
A Perfume
from a society standpoint,
is as you like it. So is the
new Lundborg Perfume,
Ay1i-As-You-Like-lt.
CANADA'S GOODWILL SHOWN.
MANY ACTS OF FRIENDLINESS TOWARD
THE UNITED STATES.
CHANCES OF SETTLING THE PENDING 'oN iho
VERSES SAID To DE BETTER THAN

CHANCES OF SETTLING THE PENDING CoNrho-
VERSES SAID TO DE BETTER THAN
EVER BEFORE.
Washington. MAY 27-The Canadian negotia-
tions were resumed Mt the State Department TO-
day An understanding has been reached that
tho details Of the negotiations shall not be maze
public until definite results are obtained. In
general way however. II is said that the spirit
prevailing Mt the conference gives better promise
81 an agreement than ever before This is due
largely 10 the recent expressions OF cordialty
between Great Britain and the United States II
has found expression in several ways since the
conference began The words Of greeting by
President Mckinley when Sir Louis Davies was
presented to him are said to have been exceed
incly cordial and Secretary Day reiterated
these friendly sentiments
Last evening the British Ambassador and Sir
Louis met a number Of representative public
men at General Fosters house. including Secre-
tarles AIgor and Wilson and Senators Frye and
Lodge. Although n social gathering. there were
opportunities for exchanging views on tho grow
ing goodwill between the English speaking peo-
pie on both sides Of the water. 1t - SAID 'na'
the Canadian people fully share In this growing
goodwill and that when member or the cana
dian Parliament made speech the other Day
incidentally casting reflection on 'n'S tou"t'''
the two party leaders Sir Wnfred l-aurler, the
Premier and Liberal leader. and Sir CharleS
Tuppcr. the Conservative leader. at once re-
buked the member for this expression their re-
r,orks being greeted with enthusiastic cheers
fror, both sides of the Chamber. Ihis IL Is
said by the officials here. is characteristic OF
tho present sentiment prevailing In Canada
Tho Government has ISSUED orders 70 al pm
cinls along the Canadian coast Including Ne"
Brunswick and Nova Scotia. directing 'nen1 10
rcnnrt immediately any attempt TO send coal or
provisions or other munitions 81 war to either or
tho belllgerents In the present war WINE the
order applies to both countries lts Haniies'
operatinn IL TO prevent shipments OK war muni-
lions or coat TO the Spanish squadron or 20 the
bockaded points I'm Cuba
Thus far the Canadians have not taken ON
c,al cognizance OF the presence OF Senior Du
Bose the former associate OF Senior Polo IN the
Spanlsh Legation here but there Is reason 10 be-
licvc that II Senior Du Bose ana those WIN MN
a, Montreal do not strictly abide by the rules OF
ASYLUM they VIII he called to account. and maze
to discontinue their operations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-28

A PENSION FOR ENSIGN BAGLEY's MOTHER
Washington May 1.-Representauve strowd. OF
North Carolina, introduced bill In the House TO-
dav granting a pension Of so a month to MT;
Adalinc W Bagley, OF North Carolina mother %
Ensign Worth Bagicy who was killed at Car
donRS EcccntM.