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POWERFUL AMERICAN navy SOON Will Be Rendered VNC[BLE
SUPPLIES 70 CONE IN FREE.
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED TO RE.
NIT ALL DUTIES.
Covers Gums. Ammunition and otheK
Articles for the Navy-Request
Made by Secretary Long.

WASHINGTON. March io.-chandler OF
New Hampshire. of the naval affairs COM
mittee. today introduced joint resoia-
ton providing for the temporary admis-
sion free OF duty of naval supplies pro-
cured abroad. Following is the text OF
the resolution:
THAT such guns, ammunition and other
naval supplies as may be purchased abroad
by this government for the national de-
Tense prior 10 January !, 1899, shall be
admitted 10 any pof, Of the United States
free Of duty
The resolution was introduced at the re-
quest of the secretary of the navy, who, in
a letter TO Senator Hale. says:
"Unaer existing law varying but con-
siderable ad valorem duty on articles fall
ing within the category of naval supplies
is imposed.
The effect of the resolution, If adopted
wauid be 10 remit all duties upon guns.
ammunition and other naval supplies
which it may be found necessary to pur-
chase abroad The temporary remission of
duty on these supplies is deemed impor-
tant, inasmuch without some special
enactment OF this nature, such portion of
the appropriation made by congress for
the parpose as may be expended abroad
would be very materially reduced by the
deduction therefrcm of duty amounting in
some eases 10 nearly oae-half OF the pur-
chasing price
Allison of Iowa called Chandier's atten-
ton 10 the fact that resolutions and bills
OF the character OF the one presented ordi-
narily originate in the house. Chandler
admitted that that was true. but said that
he had introduced IL with the idea of hav-
ing il referred 10 the finance committee.
He was wiling he said. to trust to the
wisdom of that committee 20 make proper
disposition Of the resolution. At his sug-
gestion the resolution was referred to the
committee on finance.
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PROCTOR CALLS ON SICARD.
The senator Arrives at hey West
From Cuba-War Seems Tn
axpidable.

NEW YORK. March IA special 10
the Evening World from Key West says:
Among the passengers on the olivette
from Havana today was Senator Proctor.
who has been making "a study of Cuba
and Cubans. With him was Col. NJ NJ.
Parker. OF Washington. As soon as Sem
ator Proctor registered he sent UP his card
10 Admiral S!card. He was shown TO the
admirals room. and was closeted with
him for two hours. The object OF the
interview presumably is to deliver TO the
admiral some messages from Commander
Converse. Of the Montgomery.
Col. Parker said to the Evening World
reporter:
The senator's trip TO Cuba was merely
TO satisfy himself as 10 the real merits of
the Cuban question. II has no political
significance whatever. The famine, suffer
ing and awful restitution among the recon-
centradoes Is something almost indescrib-
able. The alcaide O. MatanKas told US
that 5000 persons had died of starvation
in that city during the last year and that
$500 had died during February In the
ward hospital at Matanzas there are 100
Cubans most OF them sleeping on the
floor We spent half an hour at the hos
nitaI and during that time three patients
III that ward died
"Blanco's order modifying VIEWERS re-
concentrate ediet has not gone into effect
but when IL does do not think IL will help
matters any, Around every town Is a
trocha. Any citizen who walks outside OF
IT Is liable TO be- shot by Spanish sentry,
Blanco's order permits them to go outside
the 'rocha for few hours each day. but
does not remove the sentry and so long
as they remain a Cuban Will not venture
outside
We were Just about TO enter a hotel
one day with our party, In which were
several ladies. A group OF Spanish Off
GERS were standing at the door As we
passed one OF them said in Spanish:
Il should like 70 have an order TO kill
| these people.
Every American in Cuba is now watched,
| as though he We're n criminal The Span-
| fards hate Us, and do not hesitate TO saw
so
| Every one in Havana knows that the
/ Maine was blown mp. The spaniaras no
| longer deny H. They do not seem 10 be
| very sad over Il. either.
Are We going 10 haye war; Well. IL we
| don't ] shall he surprised
| Mr.. Parker said all the American eonsuls
| in Cuha are doing their best In the distrl-
button OF relief ssrpfes except Consul Ma.
gar. at Cieufuegos, who. IL Is said. denies
that there Is much suffering. and seems "a
be in sympathy with the spaniaras.
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Supplies in Cuba Hurried Forward
as kaptdly rs Possible.

HAVANA, March lo-In a letter to the
United States consul general. DR.. Con-
gosto. the secretary general of Cuba. as
sures Gen. Lee that there Will be no de-
lay in the passage of relief supplies
through the customs house. On account
Of the discovery of jewels in such ship
ments, the authorities held up many con-
slgnments and some perishable provisions
were spoiled.
Louis Klopsch, proprietor OF the Chris
tian Herald, of New York. and one of the
three commissioners appointed by Presi-
dent Mckinley TO supervise the collec-
ton OF a fund for the relief of the re-
concentrates, who arrived here yester-
day, has explained that so far as he
knows there was no intention TO smuggle
lie believes the jewelry was sent from
interior parts of the United States as
presents. and the quality and quantity
discovered seems 10 prove this assump-
ton to be correct.
DR.. Congosto explains that In future
there VII be no detention beyond the time
necessary to pass the supplies through
the custom house.
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coon M.cmr>,>r, o> THE GULF.
Recruiting Hoard Leave. Washing
ton for View Orleans.

WASiIINGToN. March iA-Cemmanaer
nawley left Washington this evening for
the South with Chief Engineer Webster
ara Surgeon Parsons 10 enlist naohlnists
Tor the navy. DuF.nK the day. the board
changed is plans and finally started d.
reotly for New ORLEANS. II rad been in
formed that shsse are q number 81 good
nen 80 lie had on the galf coast and
Commander HaNley viii open temporary
recruiting offices in the g,lf cities as he
gees along. iast as vas done BY him in
the West last summer
Machsnists are pretty wefl paid as naval
salaries 50. tae loves, grade receiving So
a mooth. whl3e chief naa-hlnlsts in charge
AZ engine room watches arc paid SIC In
both cases. thsre is an allowance q ra-
items clo;hiug ana other supplies thar.
takeu in connection wita the salary. makes
fhe places rather desirable.
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the arsenal at Rock Tasand. H.. to the
rates existing December IL 1897. The re-
auctions of the wages caused great conn
motion in labor circles, IL being repre-
scented that the cut had most depress-
ing effect upon the entire labor market Of
the West.
The Illinois congressional representa-
tives interviewed In the mems behalf. and
the secretary of war directed Capt. Blunt.
the ordnance officer In charge of the ar
senal. TO come 10 Washington for con-
sultaton. This consultation took place
today in the presence of Representatives
Prince and Curtis. with the result above
announced.
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NAVAL BILL IS COMPLETED.
REPORT PROBABLY WILL GO TO
THE HOUSE TOMORROW.


WASHINGTON. March fo.-The naval
appropriation bill has been practically
completed by the house committee on
naval affairs. save as 10 the questions OF
increases In the navy, dry docks and armor
plate Chairman Bouteile stated tonight
thai he might report the bill to the house
Saturday, and II not. il will go in early
next week. There have been few changes
from the estimates. and the bill viii In
volve in the neighborhood Of $50 S,eoe,
aside from new vessels dry docks and
arnor. The Increases allowed are such as
10 meet the gradual developments OF the
service.
The general item for construction and
repair just passed on aggregates sa,5e go,
IDENTICAL with the estimates. This includes
about ssle.01o, material increase. for i'm
proved machinery at the shops. The
amount also Is exclusive Of the specific
appropriations 10 the various construc-
ton plants. etc.
There Is also a horizontal appropriation
proposed OF $50 GOO 10 each OF the yards ex-
cept 10 the Puget sound station. in Lieu
OF the general estimate OF $4,000.
The appropriation for the naval aead-
envy at Annapolis viii go through prse-
tiealIy untouched.
There was a long discussion in commit
tee today over the additional land wanted
for the Port Royal. 5. c.. station, but an
appropriation OF s2o.soe for the purpose
was finally allowed
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BOSTON. March le.-Tn view OF the
strained relations between the United
States and Spain. ard the possibility OF a
rupture between them, the American Peace
Society. through is general secretary. Or
gruebl0od has ASKED The Associated Press
De offered IN al the churches throughout
The nation On next Sabbath. tha; the God
e peace may deter The nation from the
dire dilemma 81 war. with IT'S present and
future disastrous consequences 20 The
people
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MEN SLEEP AT THEIR GUNS


DETROIT. March 10. Walter fBoxtNls)s
Of this city has received "a letter frsso
his brother George. a sailor on the battle
ship Indiana. now AZ Dry Toftugas. Ia
which he gays they are keeping battle
watches aboard ship and a sharp lockout
against surprises from torpedo boats lie
also says that the men sleep al their guns
every night. and that they are expecting
orders every day to paint the vessel a
sea green from stem 10 stern. lie says
the ship now has crew OF $50 men and
are expecting another batch every hour.
sostwick says the crew is severely
drilled every day, and every man eagerly
looks forward 10 a fgh. with Spain.
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THE BIG OREGON NAY GO.
WARsH1P REPORTED DETACHED
FROM PACIFIC SQUADRON.
Possibility Of Her Bein9 sent 10
Aid In the Capture Of the
Philippine Islands.

Special Dispatch to the poss-Tn.eliigsnce-.
NEW YORK. March ie.-It was report
ed here tonight that the battleship ORE
gon had been detached from tha Pacinc
squadron. and would az once proceed Ell
Their 10 the Atlantic coast to join Admiral
Sicard's feet. or to the Oriental waters
TO take part in the capture of Manila,
Philippine islands. in event of war.
Order Net Received In San Franchise
Special Dispatch to the Poss-Inteiligencer
SAN FRANCISCO. March Io.-The bat
tleship Oregon is now anchored in the bay
here. and so far known by her officers
there is no intention TO send her away
from this Coast. Capt. Mccormick. OF
the big warship. was seen late tonight In
regard 10 the report that the Oregon
was 10 be detached from the Pacific coast
squadron. He said he had received no
such orders and knew nothing about the
report.
Rushing Werl~ at Mare. Island.
Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Intelligeneer-
WASHINGTON. March 1e.-Rear Ad-
miral Kirkland, commandant at Mare
Island Navy yard. will be today directed
to rush the work OF outfitting for .mme-
date service the cruisers Philadelphia
and Charleston. His instructions are 70
have the vessels ready for sea at the
first practicable moment. and that work
might be facilitated he is 10 work night
anG day and In addition. to make all par-
chases rendered necessary in outfftting
vessels without recourse 10 the usual
course of procedure. II is understood
that the cruisers will be ordered to the
Ssiatic station at once, and when they
are joined TO the fleet there il will be
sufficiently formidable to insure the cap
ture OF Manila and the reduction of the
Spanish feet in those waters.
Said to Have sailed for Manila.
LONDON, March IA dispatch to the
Daily Mall from Singapore says It Is re-
ported from Hongkong that the Amer
lean squadron has sailed for Manila.
The Honskong correspondent of the
Daily Mall says il is reported that the
Philippine rebels have captured Bolinia
near Manila.
MADRID. March 1.-THE report Of a
rising at Bolinia, near Manila. Philippine
islands. is confirmed ofYlcialiy. A portion
Of the garrison has been attacked, but no
one has been killed
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William j. Bryan's Opinion of the
Fund for National Defense.

ATLANTA, Ga. March lo.-Hon. w. J.
Bryan spent a few hours at Atlanta on
his way TO Macon. When asked his opn-
ion as regards the action of congress in
placing s50.00oooo at the presidents dis
posal for the national defense. he said:
II am glad the house acted promptly.
Perhaps IL would have been better to have
made II a hundred million, to show the
world that congress and the American
people. without regard TO political differ
ences. are ready to support the admins
tration in any action necessary for the
protection of the honor and welfare of the
nation"
Does this appropriation mean war;
"Not necessarily. Instead of leading 10
war. a prompt Hberality at this time may
lessen the probability or war and in the
end prove wise economy"
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NEW YORK. March i0.-soverai hun
dsed extra mechanics are employed n
she BROOKLYN navy yard. The dispatch
boat Dolphin has swarm Of painters and
about hundred mechanics rushing work
rpon her. II ls said at the yards that or
ders are that the Dolphin must lie ready
IN two weeks
Much work is being done en- the eruis-
era Chicago and Atlanta
Work on the torpedo boat stletto will be
completed by the end az tae week. when
are VIII be ready FOR sea.
\ test was made today Of one Of a con-
signment 81 raPld-ire guns just received
from the COLT factory At Hartford II is
known as the SIX mllljmelsr rapid FIRE an
tomatie Colt and Il capable or firing -
shots minute with a range Of ses
yards. The test proved taat tae bullet
would pass through steel plate three
.ighthe of an lneA thick two sides OF a
coll o. plre. twenty iscaes ~ wood back
ing aua another steel plate ~ one-eigh;h II
m lneh in thickness These guns. Of
which three havs arrived. wlu be ased
aleaE she rail 81 vcaeis against sorpsdo
boats and also IN the nghaox faps.
\ large quantity Of ammunition for
fapsa-fire sas1s arrived At the yar3 today-
Supplies If ammunition destined Tor Key
wezt ard League Island naYy yard are
hegak r'ac,a 80 3tfEek.
\ barge loaded wlsb s-,nch r,fc shells
ara powder wss fasea 90 fhe Jessey Cliy
decks for sairfaeat, presumably for ths
cruisers Minneapolis ARA Columbia. at
YaaAae4rhEs
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PLACED IN Commission.
y.rASToSoHoH AND kATsHDIS II
FIGHTING THIN.
The Dfg M0ntter and the Ram Given
Over 10 Their Comma nasrs-
Active Work sn Craisers-

PHILADELPHIA. March ie.-Ths ua2E-
tor M.antononnoh and sha ram Kataadia
were placed n commission this afternoon
as the League island navy yard Tae Of
ncsrs and men - ths knfahdin and Mi
antonouoh we're mustered aft, and taa
commanders tasn read the order placing
them tn commission. whtn this had been
done the eommanders' pennants wsfe run
ur Oh the masthead and tas American
flag wAs flung to the breeze frcm the flag
staff art. The brief ceremony was Wi
messed b. ssyeTas thousand persons. The
Miansanofnoh u 20 be commanded ~
Capt Mortimer T.. Johnson and the ka-
tandsn rs Capt George T. f. Wilde. Arn@
mutation will he placed on these ships
Immediately, but It IL not known waen
shsy will sail.
This VAS the busiest day the navy yaFd
hiss experienced ssncs tho present activity
Was iua8gurased- The regular force aI tue
yara to-day proved Inadequate fer 81
~uri on hand. and sixty moas men n :
tt there from Camps.
Tue cruiser Columbia. which h ~ ar
dock II having her bottom painted aaa
vii he foated tomgrF9w.
Tie Minneapolis has finished taking 81
stores. and with TIE exception or hg
ammunition il ready for SEA
Orders wsre received az the yares today
that the tug samosef proceSd 50 KY
Wet. She Is ready fog SEA ard waa
Tow morning. The ss-nesst i sns- az the
most powerful tugs owgeti b. tae' Sss-
srEm.nt.
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BONUS FOR COAL DELIVERY
Government Makes Special Induce
ments to Secure Immediate
Supplies at Key West

CLEVELAND. March 10-Kirk. Woods
& Co, of this city today closed contract
with government officials for go tons
of coal, to be rushed to Key West Mr.
Kirk said
Orders were received from government
headquarters TO rush the coal forward
with all possible speed. They allow us but
a very short time for the delivery Of the
coal. and offer large bonus IL We deliver
IL before the time agreed upon. Arrange
ments have been made by the government
with railroads TO have this coal rushed
through 30 Key West as fast as mined
The trains conveying the coal Will carry no
other merchandise. thus avoiding the delay
OF stopping at intermediate points TO leave
cars
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DANGER IN SODA
Serious Results Sometimes Fellow
It's Excessive Use

Common soda Is all right In It's place
and Indispensable in the kitchen and for
cooking and washing purposes. but IL was
never intended for a medicine, and people
who use 1t as such VIII some day regret
IL.
We refer TO the common use of soda TO
relieve heartburn or sour stomach. habit
which thousands OF people practice al
most daily, and one which Is fraught with
danger: moreover, the soda only gives
temporary relief and in the end the stom-
ach trouble gets worse and worse.
The soda acts as a mechanical lrritant
10 the walls Of the stomach and bowels
and cases are on record where IT accumu-
lated In the intestines. causing death by
Inflammation or peritonItis.
DR.. Harlandson recommends as the SAT-
est and surest cure fors sour stomach
taeid dyspepsiaD an exceliNt preparation
sold by druggists under the name Of Stu
arts Dyspepsia Tablets. These tablets are
large n-grain lozenges, very pleasant 10
taste and contain the natural acids. pep
tones and digestive elements essential 10
good digestion. and when taken after
meals they digest the food perfectly and
promptly before II has time 10 fermsnt.
sour and poison the blood and nervous
system.
Dr- wuerth states that he Invariably
uses Stnari's Dyspepsia Tablets In ali
cases OF stomach arrangement ard ands
them a certain cure rot only for sour
stomach. but by promptly disestIng the
food they create i healthy appetite. In
crease flesh and strengthen the action Of
the heart and liver. They are net a ca
thartic but intended Only fer stomach
diseases and weakness and will he found
reliable in any stomach trouble except
cancer or the stomach. Ali druggists sell
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets at 20 cents per
package.
A little book describing all forms OF
stomach weakness ard their cure mailed
free by addressing the Stuart Co, OF
Marshall Mich.
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Hiatt That Testimony Has Brought
Important Developments

HAVANA. March 1.-THE United States
naval court OF Inquiry into the loss Of the
bat'leship Maine Is quietly continuing SIS
work. and its members are as sscretive as
usual A far az can he judged there have
been Important developments recently.
There IS official authority for the state
rnent that the Spanish court OF inquiry
VII make. rs decision public as soon as
reached
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hov~nse of Nar~htus

AshINGTON. March to-Tne gun
heat Wilmington arrived AZ 81 T.acia this
morning. while tse V!sksbayg sailed from
s. kgts
The Narslehesa ard the Fern went over
from Key West - To-tueas to-day.
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1At' NSoNNILfE. Fla. March IA
laFse saipaaeos hy the government passed
tsreaEA Jacksouvsoe today fog Key West.
'Na'sr.al - the construction e an extra
te'@grapa.ao caoie froa Panta Rosa 70
Ney West explosives and machinery" vas
tie wSy tse shipment vas hsneI
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isrH>s Uiass far ss.s.st Defense.

WASHINGTON. Mares - Secretary
A1ser sreaf esase ssuse tesay ia eassst5k-
sien Ntta i'eesi8eas l.ssterseAn Nsee Fses-
i5egt fsaseassori aat ~ = xe y tss
Aietasshea eaneau, walsa fas q eoatfaet
ssr suea'yfss tvn afsss rsnes 81 fea@
,egease the sseretass's s8y1s=e ts isy 4
tx she representative 81 Use sempaay 6
sae~s hsas ess - asees.s.a tAesv resources
= ease = az saserssaey 4rs - susoce
thern e fssss the eetk in tas.s aanas wssa
a. at5rHez- In 0ssa maasEe.s .nes t1se
a. se.4Fy wzs sa-eestt
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WASHINGTON. March 1.-THE new
Spanish minister. Senior Polo $ Bernabe.
arrived here early today. and WAS net a;
the station BY senor du 8o@e. the spanish
dial welcome and escorted him 40 the lega-
;Aon, senor du Bose called at the state
department and arranged 10 present Senior
Polo at Ii:I5 o'clock tomorrow morning.
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Enlfsting Every Desirable Appltcan

CHICAGO. March l0.-The recruiting offi-
Ger Of the United States army located in
Chicago has received this telegram from
the adjutant general at Washington:
ENLIST all desirable aspirants fitted for
artillery. heavy and light, and send them
to Fort Sheridan
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MADRID. March 1o-There has been
bread riot at the village Of Pobalderra del
vatio, IN the province Of zamora. Tire
gendarnes Interviewed. three OF whom and
lw0 rioters were wounded.
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FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

An q 4 aud wrsl-T RED RsFustv Mira ain.soafs
-g31h3ag -yrggp ass been 9ss1 tor Figts ears
Ey AlS1ta8s II aoflssrs ie- fAls4s Children while
fsetniBg site srf~st ~acr@s&- II Sooths7 "a.
gEssa4 seFfeus re ssans. LAYS "a SIN nj
Coils saa - Tie be.t remedy for DiarrsseA -aa ~
5rugx3xst IN pal oi fAs @0-td he sire and
ASK fsr Mr. esssasvs Soothing syrup. Aa1 tAxs
1s ciss<r md
xwenty.av Cent? Bottle,
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KEY WEST. March io.--The Fern today
brought the Names silverware and sixty
rifles recovered from the wreck.
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War Department Restore. the Rates
nj Nort@ Island Arsenal

ASFfiSGToS. March ia-Assis.at
Secretary Me.kiescan today made an or
der rs.orsg tie wages % employees in
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4. John
E.afchrr
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b1x hin
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k.s.hsonn'
Y1s hon
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Unity
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Is the working capital OF humanity. He
who loses that Is wrecked indeed. Is your
health failing you. your strength. your am
bition. yiGor. vitality wasting away?
WHEN nruEDS EApl CONSlIprs