The Fall River Daily Herald from Fall River, Massachusetts • 4

1 lala CATALOGUED AUTOGRAPHS. THE LEHIGH. FORT VARREN. MANILA HAS FAULT. IP T' 21 13 1V CD TUB APB'S RIGHT." The Barnstable Patriot continue to Insist that the Hon.

Tbjmas C. Bay should be sent to Washington to serve during the unexpired term. Our contemporary Bays tiiut the Cape has decided to waive her claim on the longer term, but that she demands it as her right to fill the unexpired term and that It should be cheerfully conceded to her by the other portions at the district, It fa generally supposed in politics that about the only right there fa to any given office fa the power to secure it, and that is something which the Cape does hot possess in this instance. She is not even united on a candidate. Messrs.

Jennings, Greene and Bandall all have supporters there. There was a suggea, tion some weeks ago to the effectthat it would be a graceful act to elect a representative of the Cape for the unexpired term, bnt it fa no longer heard. The fiercest kind of a content fa on the carpet, and Mr, Day will have to take his chances in the field. His place of abode gives to him no special rights which others do not enjoy, and unless appearances are deceptive, he will be counted out. for Infants and The Fac-simile.

Appears on Every Wrapper U. 8. monitor Lehigh, which Is to be stationed at Boston, put Into Newport last night, in tow of the tug Clura Clarita, for temporary repairs to a boiler tabs on the tug, which bad blown out during the trip. Her stay is only a brief one, while' a plug is being put in, and she was expected to sail shortly after midnight. A very quiet trip from Philadelphia is reported.

She i manned by a detail from the Massachusetts-Naval brigade. tq the mouth of the harbor of Clenfue-gos. The Eagle was to the eastward and in the van. The Marblehead was slightly in the rear and the Nashville to the westward. "All were-cleared for action.

At about 10 oclock In the morning smoke was seen rising on the western horizon, and the Nashville, because of her position, put on all speed and steamed In that direction. Twenty-five minutes later she put two shots across the bow of the coming steamer, Which promptly hove to. Ensign Kuenzll was sent with a prize crew of nine and took possession of the Spaniard. Learning that Spanish soldiers Were on board, word was given to send them to the Nashville immediately as prisoners of war, and this was done. Ax-, rangements were then made to transfer the passengers snd non-combatants to the shore.

Tbe women and children were placed in the. first boat and under cover of a flag of truce were Boon bound toward the entrance of Cien-fuegoa. A second crew took the other passengers and loaded them about 12:10 oclock. Tbe Eagle hoisted a signal carrying the intelligence that she had been fired upon by Spanish boats coming ont of the river. The Eagle immediately returned the fire with her slx-pojroders and held ber ground until the Marblehead came up.

Both Kw4id after broadside up the entrance to the rfver. The boats coming down were two torpedo boats and one torpedo boat destroyer. After 20 minutes of firing by the Eagle; the last two of which were participated In by the Marblehead, the Spanish boats ceased firing, and it fa considered certain that they were damaged. The Nashville brought in the prisoners of war last night; and the Marblehead is conveying the prize. 4 SPAINS LAST EFFORT Will Attempt to Crash American Fleet in Cuban Waters.

LONDON, May 3. The Madrid correspondent of The Evening News, cables the following message to his paper: "Although Premier gagastas conferences with the Queen-regent and Liberal leaders, Montero and Rios, led to rumors of the formation of a National government, tbe facta are that Senor Sagasta placed the situation before the Queen-Regent, explaining that the significance of the events in the Philippine Islands indicated certain possible solutions for the future. Thereupon, the queen expressed continued confidence in the government, which will continue for the present as now constituted. "Senor Gamazo" and Montero express the opinion that the present cabinet shquld continue in power. The ministers met at Sagastas residence yesterday evening, and the premier communicated to thedl the result of his interview with the queen-re gent.

The dispatch, announcing that Spain will pursue the war with greater vigor, adds that it Is even, stated Madrid, by those who are responsible for the naval movements, that it las been determined to avoid isolated combats on unequal terms, and with a superior enemy, and that they now; Intend to throw the whole united naval strength of Spain into one supreme effort to crush the American squadron in Cuban waters. Continuing, tbe special says: Un til this engagement is fought, no proposal for intervention will be listened to. The queen regent, continues the correspondent, and the cabinet have agreed that the Cortes should continue in session. Senor Salmeron has given notice that he will interpellate the government to pursue the war to the Bitcc end. boh It is rumored that Senor Gasset wflj Children.

Signature of THtCT. NCWVORN ITT. thousand five hundred tons of coal were put into her bunkers and in her forward and after holds, and stores and supplies enough to last three month a were given her. On the bridge, as she went Capt. Wise, Capt.

Frederick-Watkins, her commander as the Paris, "-and now navigating officer. the Yale, and a Sandy Hook pilot. Instead of casting anchor off Tomp-kinsville, as did the St. Louis and. the 1 Harvard, the Yale kept on her course with increasing She cleared the bar at ,7:35 oclock.

immediate course was unknown at the time of sailing, even-to Capt. Wise, who put to sea under sealed orders. It is known that a complete set of charts of th coast, from the Delaware capes to the most southerly point on the Atlantic as well ag charts of the coast, from the point on the Atlantic, as well as chart of the South American coast as far a Cape St. Roque, In Brazil, were received on the Yale during the This fact would seem to iiiffleafe that much of the Yales cruise will be in southern waters. Her mission will.it is believed, include the capture of Spanish mer- -chantmen.

This belief is shared by many members of the crew who were already speculating on their gains in prize money. The Yales post duty is as a scout, fog which her makes her especially valuable. Continued from Page Seven. Bicycles. Everybody $50, $75, $100 $75, $85, $100 Tempest, Monarch Cycle $35 favorite, Juvenile, Our line is composed of bicycle which have earned their high reputa-' tion instead of buying it, and the rider who buys from us is fully protected by responsible manufacturers.

-We have almost all kinds of second hand wheels, taken In exchange, which must be sold regardless of cost. Competent repairers and teachers at your service at all time. Gongdon Carpenter Go. 58, 62 and 68 FOURTH 8T. VT Lamson Hubbard Spring Style, 1898.

For Durability, Style and Comfort the Lamson Hubbard llat bas no equal. Leading Dealers. For sale by Lei Us Help You. Rothschild Bring One Dollar Keats Love Letter $176. and It seems that the distinction or worth of the writer fa no measure of the commercial "value of his handwriting.

This painful fact fa demonstrated in a recent catalogue of autographs on sale in New York. Here the public are offered the hand writing of royalty and commoners, including all kinds and conditions, and every degree.of worth and worthlessness, irtue and vice, genius and stupidity, at prices -within the reach of all if their artus are long enough. On the first page we find a note of a Rare Peter Stuyvesant Document, at i150, while just below we see letters from 2d modern actors at just half the money. Certainly Peter was not much of an actor, and any on of the male actors would have made just as good a governor. Turning the page we find the martyred Charles I at $45, while the great Protector fa thought worth only $40.

You can get all four of the English Gemges for $15. Albert Edward, prince of Wales, may be had on mourning paper speaking of the health of his princess, for probably if he had been writing something of the fragrant Lily jt would have been worth much more. It is a pity that no price is affixed to Henry IV of France, perhaps because he is priceless (but so is Charles the Merry of England, who founded many ignoble bouses). The signature of Napoleon I fa cheap at $15 but then he was only first consul, and if 'you want Maximilian I of Mexico you must lay down $25. Wellington fa valued at one-tenth of Napoleon.

Bismarck, thanking a lady fop poetical congratulations on his birthday, is reasonable -at $0, considering the effort it must have cost him -to read the poetry. Barnum, ns well known in his time as any man in the world, costs only 50 cents, while Brigham Young costs 10 times as much. Art comes high; Joshua Reynolds at and Wagner at $15, are examples. Philanthropy rules low; Gernt Smith, distinguished philanthropist, temperance advocate and abolitionist, gave away nearly 200,000 acres of his estate ta the poor," 50 cents. -But if the philanthropist had the, bad luck to be.

hanged he is set down at 50 times as Inuch John Brown of Ossa- list, Franklin Pierce, more of a lawyer than a President is quoted at and McKinley more of a President than a law4 yer. at $2. The richest man In the word, Rothschild, is worth only $1, while the ragged Rbusseau comes at $7.50 (but then the bankers signature on a current check would be worth more.) But none of the foregoing worthies, except wooden-legged Peter seems to be in it with literary people, especially when they write about love affairs. Thus, a mawkish love letter from ideals to Fanny Brawne, avowing his hatred of the world, and wishing- Icould take a sweet poison front your lips to send me out of itf is held at $175; and a letter from Marguerite de Valois, author of the dull but very much off color Heptamer-on. cannot be hod for less then $250.

the highest price quoted in the list-Green Bag. -jr AN 'ELIZABETHAN KLONDIKE, Discovery of the Mythical Northwest Passage and tha 'Island. The recent discovery of gold deposits in the far Northwest with one important exception fa a repetition of an almost similar incident which occurred more than 300 years ago, says the Westminster Ga-sette. It was Frobisher who finally brought to fruition a project Jf or discovering the mythical Northwest passage; and it was on Thursday, June 7. 157j, that the barques Gabnel and-Michael, under Frobishers command, and each, with a company of 35 officers and men, set sail off old London bridge for the unknown regions northward.

Only one incident of the voyage concerns na here. It is refated in a letter written by Sir Fhilip Sydney to his friend Langoet. Sir Fhilip wrote: It is a marvellous After having made slow progress in the past year, Frobisher touched a certain island in order to rest both himself and crew. And there by chance a yonng man, one of the ships company, picked up a piece of the earth which he saw glittering on the ground. He showed' it to Frobisher, who, being busy with other matters, and.

not believing that precious metal was produced in a region so far north, considered it of no value. Well, they, sailed homeward at the beginning of winter, and the young man kept the earth by him as a memorial of the labor (for he had no thought of anything else) till his return to London. And there, when one of his friends saw it shining in aq extraordinary manner, he tested it, and found that (t was the purest gold unalloyed with any other metal." The island' in question is now called Hale Land, and is considerably farther north than the Klondike region. Frobishers young man did not keep his good luck to himself, and speedily his lump of gold) became the talk of the town. YervxSoon a Cathay company was started with Queen Elizabeth as the pmrtfipal shareholder.

A second ex pedit ion was organized, consisting of the vessril Aid, as well as the Gabriel and Michael, the special mission of the Aid being xp carry a gold prospecting party, and to Dung home a cargo of the precious earth toat hftcj, yielded the famous nugget. The fells of the voyage were manifold, but tley were all overcome, and by-and-by, sdre enongb, the Aid came bnck laden with the prescribed cargo. Alas! the hopes of unlimited wealth to be drawn from the Arctic Eldorado were doomed to early disapopintment, for in his very next letter Sydney had to tell his friend that according to tire assayer, the two hundred tons of stuff brought home as gold were all dross." Eater attempts in the same direction were not less successful. The meeting of the Foil River Indian Cycle club was attended by about 25 mera bers last night It was decided to ask for the resignation of the captain of the club and William McCann was elected in his place. The following contracts for uniforms were awarded: suits, R.

E. Mc Guire; sweaters, U. McGuire; stock iugs, John Barrett It was decide to hold a 15-mile open road race on the New Bedford road on Memorial day. Entry blanks have not yet been issued. The list of prizes will be announced later.

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Hood Lowell, Mass. clue. Continued from Page One. This was his only chance of meeting the enemy on something like equal terms and it did not suffice. Soon the Americans opened fire.

The Spaniards replied vigorously and the conn-bat continued without interruption for foug hours, during which time the Don Antonio de IJIboa was gunk, the Castilla and Minadano were set on fire, and the Reina Maria Christina and the Don Jnan de Austria were seriously damaged. One or two smaller craft were scuttled efcy thoir crews to escape capture. Others took refuge in a small neighboring creek emptying into Baker Bay, where presumably the American ships were unable to follow them. But not one surrendered. THE NEXT STEP Dewey i Expected to DemoHsh the Manila Defences.

WASHINGTON, May 3. At tbe Navy department it is said that the destruction of the Spanish fleet in the Asiatic does not end the work of Commodore Dewey in thdt quarter. He will now proceed to demolish the land fortifications of Cavite and Manila, in order to thoroughly command the bay as a coaling station and a base of supplies for- future operations. It Is known in the war board that this wall be the programme. An officer who has spent a number of years on tha Asiatic station, says that the fine harbor, with Manila on one side and Cavita on the other, is splendidly, adapted for American hostile evolutions.

He expects the speedy reduction of the Spanishjand defences. Those at Cavite will I. I after which the reduction, of those at Manila will be begun. The latter being on the water front of the city will endanger the peaceful inhabitants more than it will protect them, for, though it may be considered inhuman to shell Manila, the reduction of the battery is essential to the free use of the harbor by the American forces, and unless 'it is promptly, surrendered' ft must take the consequences Commodore Dewey will not wanton: Iy destroy the town, harmless people and their property, but the occupation of the bay in Manila la necessary. It is reported at the State department that Commodore Dewey has already given notice to the British consul of his intention to open fire, and before this time Manila has probably fallen without a struggle, or aftei) terrible punishment.

The Navy department expects to hear from Dewey by cable as soon as possible after Manila falls, but in the event that the cable'landing is temporarily-interfered with, it believed Commodore Dewey will empty collier "and supply ship, the Zaflro, and will send it with the McCulloch acVjss to Hong Kong, where the two should arrive by Wednesday with Reports. These vessels are fast and can be spared. To take one of his fighting vessels, however small, would reduce his force of men.In case of landing Commodore Dewey will have at the best but a small force, and it is not like- ly that he will run the risk of reducing it PETROLEUM BOMBS.1' A Madrid Dispatch Says Dewey is Using Them. LONDON, May 3. An official news agency dispatch from Madrid says: "Senor Sagasta has gone to the palace.

It fa understood that the object is to eommunieatetq the Queen Regent dispatches announcing that the town of Cavite has been razed to the ground and the unfortified part of Manila burned. Tbe Americans fired petroleum bombs. There is no such thing known in naval warfare as a petroleum bomb. The French are supposed to be making experiments with cordite and melinite, but, although we have dynamite guns on the Vesuvius, none of the vessels of our Asiatic squadron carried any experimental explosives." The petroleum bombs of Senor Sngasta must hare been manufactured for the occasion to salve the injuries to Spanish honor inflicted by defeat Bursting shell would easily set fire to the low wooden huts of the Manila natives, and, once started, would be apt to do considerable as their fire service fa probably much inferior to that' of American or European cities. MANILA MAY SURRENDER Governor May Comply with Dewey Demand LONDON, May 3.

The Madrid correspondent of the Daily Mail says: It is suggested here that the half-breeds at the Manila arsenal, who are reffeto at heart, cut the cables connecting with the submarine mines and thus enabled Commodore Dewey to force the harbor in safety. No real bombardment will be necessary to destroy Manila if the shells are of such a description as wUl set houses on fire, the bulk of which there are of wood and bamboo. Only tbe public buildings are built of stone, while the brick-bu)it old town Is incapable of resisting artillery, Capt. Cadarso of the cruiser Rcjna Maria who was killed on the bridge of his vessel, was one of the most brilliant officers In the Spanish navy. His ship was a model of order -J-and efficiency.

He read and wrote great deal, especially with reference to naval" and colonial matters, nd he was so outspoken that he offen came into collision with the The Madrid correspondent of he Standard telegraphing at, midnight says: Senor Aguilera, the civil Governor of Madrid, has just posted walls of tbe home office the customary proc Fall River Daily Herald ia Imid bj tk. Fail Blfw D.U; l.nl4 fafalkUaf Co. at Mo (81 and (SS FocaiMt Itmt. Two Edition. DaUy, and 8 1 ML.

(SUBSCRIPTION. 0.00. TibPHom Numbibs Editorial Oouutlu Boom, Fatroa. of tha HUUD wUl confer a favor by reporting to tk. office any nf Uyeace on the part of carrier 1 he aniLD- can be lotad at newsdealer's stand tn this rldnlty It fa evident that seasonable weather has been aide tracked somewhere below Washington, D.

People'should not be Impatient Commander Sampson will be heard from In good season. It must torture Spaniards to reflect that the sailors whom they called pigs have routed them. If there are Spanish war vessels in the harbor of Havana, as reported, it fa safe to predict that they will remain there. There, seems Jo have been no doubt in Commodore Deweys mind regarding the comparative strength of the two forces. All of the details of the first encounter are not at hand, but enough is known to prove that the Maine wqs not forgotten.

Let the Vanderbilt baby go to sleep, ne has attracted attention thad he deserves and a great -deal more than he appreciates. It may be necessary to bunt for the rest of the Spanish fleet and in that event it would not be surprising if It were found in the neighborhood of the Canary islands. The Spanish fleet may be headed for these shore, but a good many people will not believe It until they see the vessels and bear the guns. Our Aldermen continue to furnish evidence that demonstrates that they are friends of the workingman, and the work ingman laughs softly to himself every time he thinks of them. Commodore Dewey had much at stake in his engagement and the fact that he did not hesitate to make an attack with no base of supplies on which to rely, proves that he had a profound contempt for Spanish valor and fighting ability.

Our esteemed contemporary, the Boston Herald, wants Mr. Edward Atkinson to understand- that -it- -is -familiar with his Aladdin oven, but why it hastens to explain that it is acquainted with that contrivance fa not so clear. The Aladdin oven eooka. meals which cost nothing, while you wait, and, according to a reliable authority like the New York Sun, cooks them so that you eant eat them. At all events, food prepared iq Mr.

Atkinsons device was once offered to the Sun and that journal threw two fits at the thought of partaking of it Therefore, it fa difficult to imagine why the Boston Herald boasts' of its intimacy with the Aladdin stove. We can not boast of ail of onr prepara-tiona for war and it is just as well to be frank with ourselves and acknowledge mistakes in order to correct them. 1 The treatment of some of the volunteers and members of the militia has been anything but decent Somebody in authority has made a mess of tjxe whole business and ought to be exposed and punished Men go to the front to take their chances at the hands of the enemy. but they-have a right to -expect fpir play on the part of their own officers and they havent received it There is no disguising the fact that at the outset a number of individuals in gold lace became rattled and gave orders and is8ued calls which were unnecessary, and work ot that kind is sure to react in a way that is unpleasant for all concerned. Perhaps it might stop some bank defalcations it savings banks and national banks were not permitted to exist under the same roof.

Nevertheless, it is reI to bear in mind the fact that bank management is not dependent on bank architecture, and that the partition between honesty nnd dishonesty is not composed of bricks and mortar. Boston Herald. The bank officials who are bent on steal ing, will steal no matter what precautions ptny he taken, but once upon a time when men asked themselves: What can we do, to make dishonesty easy? the reply was that it could be made easy by placing savings banks and National banks under the same roof, so that accounts could be read fly transferred and mixed. 'If it is well to remove temptation as far fO possible from people who occupy responsible- positions and handle the money of others, a thoro-fure should divide savings bauks and National banks. At all events, that is the verdict of jibe bank commissioners of this State.

So when we are told that the Cubans are mongrels and savages all, and that they" should be left to-be exterminated; or when we are told that it fa none of our business, that our people are not being starved and that we should keep our noses out of the fuss; or when men declare that Spain owns Cuba, aud has the owners right to do what she will with her awn, and thut we are not our neighbors keeper, we simply say that the American people have not thus learned Christianity. tVe have not learned that holding a slave for fifty years gives right of ownership in the slave; that four hundred years of cruel control over colony forbids its right of independence. We know that Christianity is peace on earth, but never to bad-willed men. As a Christian Nation we have the duty to demand that the long, devastating and cruel war in Cnba sbnll end. and trusting in God we will end It.

The Independent, It doesnt make any particular difference now whether we are told one thing or another with reference to our duty to Cuba. At the present moment, we are ('('hiefly interested in what we are doing, not in what anybody is saying. Right or wrong, we are going to wind np this dispute with Spain, and the talking will be in order later on. The American people say that they are right and their word happens to lie law on this continent. The dissenters ill have to take back scats and look on as contentedly as they can.

Fort Warren, May 1, 1898- Drill on the eight-inch rifle snd 10-inch smooth bore, Intermingled with a little infantry work, filled in tbe periods of yesterday, and when the day was ended there was very little jokmg done. Each (nan eagerly sought his mattress and retired long before taps were sounded, for the work of the duy in the mud, which still surrounds us, had been very tiresome. No. 4 riflo, mounted in barbette, has been assigned to Battery for use in case of The guard detail today Included Bridges and Bailey. Capt.

Braley called the non-coms togethe aud instructed them to call the roll in their squads and find out how many of the men were willing enter the U. 8. service Pledges were made by the sergeants, and up to date all but five have signed in this and they may sign before the report goes to the colonel at 12 m. today. The report fa that more men have signed in the Cape battalion than in the remain- der of the regiment.

This signing of the pledge does not fln-nlsh up everything. A -physical examination will begin tomorrow, which is to number a great deal, 'but it will not throw the men out of the State service. It will be very rigid, and that will cut down the disappointment to a great number of the men if they do not pass. Robert 0. Davis of Fall River, who belongs to 0 Battery, has asked for a transfer to ours, but it fa not certain whether itwill be granted or not.

Everything lays With Capt Lombard of Battery A. Yaliquet, our caterer, baa served us with excellent rations since the storm ceased. After enlistment the boys expect to get 24 hours furlough in which to -go home and straighten up their affairs. They will go in squads and be in charge of their chiefs. Surgeon Deering to- make the examinations.

A most interesting service took place in the mess tent this forenoon. The band played many patriotic airs, among them the Star Spangled Banner, which brought every militiaman to his feet with one big hurrah. Chaplain Horton delivered a sermon which inspired almost as much enthusiasm and brought tears to may eyes. MITCHELL. P.

S. Battery has signed more men than any other. The vacancies which occur -wu! be filled np from, the rott of tb extra 40 who signified their willingness to go. thoritles consider the circumstances ustify 'their handing over to the military authorities the mission of keeping order. Lieut.

Gen. Daban, captain-general of Madrid, has assumed charge and the first military patrols have just appeared in the Puetra Del SoL The measure has been taken in consequence of the attitude of certain political parties since yesterday. The whole garrison is ready in barracks. Considerable surprise and disappointment have been caused by the destruction done by the American fleet, as it had been officially stated that the' authorities at Manila had received 00' torpedoes and heavy guns to strengthen the coast defences, particularly the defences commanding the two channels on the right and left of Corregi-dor. It is noticeable among all classes, especially among politicians, that there ia a strong hops of an intervention by Continental Powers, especially Germany and Russia.

Commodore Dewey, according to special dispatch from gave August! 24 hour to comply with an ultimatum which commanded all warlike stores and the entire stock of coal In charge of the government officials to he surrendered. The ultimatum asserted that no money levy would be made upon The dispatch eays it is believed in Madrid that the government has already cabled August! authority to comply with the demand, no other course being Crave events may follow public knoweldge of this compliance. THANKS FOR DEWEY Resolution Introduced in the House of Representatives. WASHINGTON, May 3. Representative Livingstone of Georgia has Introduced this resolution in the House: "Resolved, That the thanks of Con gross be, and they are hereby, tendered to- Commodore George Dewey, commanding thp Asiatic squadron, for.

the eminent skill aud valor exhibited by him and his.pquadron in the recent engagement resulting in his glorious victory over and the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Manila. CUBAN JUNTA REJOICES Prediction That tha War Will End in Thirty Days. NEW 8. Every one the Cuban Junta is boiling over with en thusiasm upon receipt of news of the defeat of the Spanish fleet at Manila. II.

S. Rubens, American counsel of the Junta, -nsjd: It seems that Commodore Dewey victory tnarkB the beginning of the end. It appears to justify the prediction of the end of the war within 80 days. The most significant remark concerning the war fa that made by Senor Silvela in the Cortes, when he said: It is for the Spanish people to decide when their honor is satisfied, not for the ministers. IMPORTANT CAPTURE Spanish Steamer Argonauts Taken hy Cruiaer Nashville.

KEY WEST, Fla-, May 3- One ot the most Important captures made since the outbreak of hostilities was that of the Spanish steamer Argonapta, news of which reached here last night, when the warship arrived. The Argonatna had on board Col. Corijl of the Third Spanish Cavalry, bis first lieutenant, surgeon major, seven other lieutenants and 10 privates and non-commissioned officers. All were held as prisoners of war. The steamer also carried a large cargo of arms and Mauser ammunition.

She was bound from Spain, for Clenfuegos, stopping at Port Louis, Trinidad and Manzanillo. Her capture was exciting and occurred in this way: The Nashville, Marblehead and Eagle left the station on the north coast last Monday to blockade Clenfuegos, arriving at the latter place on Thursday. They spent tiio day reconnoitring, and the next (Friday), lu order to get better information, steamed close TMt fHTAUft lOMMNT, TT MVftftAV cruelty, certainly I was cruel, and I am prepared to become so again. I have earned the hatred anf provoked the curses of the sworn enemies of Spain; but it will never cause me a bad night's slep. I did not originate tbe scheme of reconeentration.

If it were miuy, I would avow it. The scheme was- the upshot of war, the growth of abnormal conditions, rather than a deliberate plan. It was rife in the time of I did everything for them except to give np the soldiers- -rations, and to allow' our troops to die of hunger. I am a soldier, aod I have never considered it my duty to wrap up jny rifle balls in wadding, lest I hurt my enemy. War is war.

and not a picnic In the present crisis we should rnke a hold dash into the enemys 7 It wonld do more good than the most regular mechanical defence. I am ready to return to Cuba tomorrow to help repair the mistakes of the past. Sf BAY DEFENCES Ths Middle Channel to be Closed from Dark to Dawn. NEWPORT, May 3. It is reported that the planting of submarnie mines to protect the entrance to Narragan-sett bay has reached the stage where notice has been issued of the closing of the' middle hcannel of the bay from dark until dawn.

SPAINS ATLANTIC FLEET Belief It Will Go to Meet the Oregon and Marietta. WASHINGTON, May 3. The navy department has reached the conclusion that the Spanish squadron which left St. Vincent on Friday will steam slowly toward the Brazilian coast and lie in the track of the Oregon and the Marietta, both now at Rio de Janeiro It will take the Oregon and her consort about five days after leaving Rio to get within the danger line of space bounded by points nearest St. Vincent.

They are coaling at Rio now with the intention of filling their bunkers to the very top to enable them to steam rapidly to Key West. In view of this decision by department, orders to the flying Bquadron to steam to the relief of the Qregonand Marietta may be expected. SPRINGFIELD EN FETV Clark and Second Regiment Given a Hearty Send-OK SFRINGIELD, May 3. Col. E.

P. Clark of the Second regiment, Massachusetts volunteer militia; Maj. Soutb-mayd, the staff officers oud companies and of this city, left for South Framiugham on he 8:40 train tins morning. Early the streets began to fill with people, aud before the time for the commands, to leave their armory the streets were packed with swaying masses of humanity from a distance below Howard Btreet on Main street to a considerable distance above the railorad station. Along the line of march a passageway for the troops was made with difficulty.

Windows and roofs of the buildings along the line were filled with people, all cheeking and waving flags, hats and handkerchiefs. i The militia was escorted to the station by E. K. Wilcox Grand Army post, headed by the Second Regiment band and the Peabody Guard Veteran Association. The Sacred Heart drum corps also acted as es-1 cort, and furnished music during part of the march.

i At the railroad station a train was in laffd pinny wept Cheer after cheer went 'up as the train drew out of the station, The Holyoke company came to this city atid -went out on the same train, and the -Northampton and Greenfield companies left on the Massachusetts Central road from Northampton to join other companies at Worcester. Springfield has not seen such patriotism displayed since the war of the rebellion. Mayor Dickinson and the entire city government reviewed the commands at the City hall. YALE IN COMMISSION Former American Diner Paris Went to Sea Last Night. NEW YORK, May 3.

Armed, coaled and provisioned, the Yale, formerly the American liner Paris, went to sea last night. She ia the last of the four fleet American liners to forsake her peaceable calling for duties of war. The Yale will serve the same ends as the St. 'Louis and Harvard, which put to sea last week as scouts along the coast. The Yale went formally commission early in the afternoon, when Capt.

William C. Wise, formerly attached to the Norfolk navy yard, boarded her. The house flag ws hauled down from the main truck, and in its place was run up the captain's pennant. Lieut. Kay was already tin board, and at noon the navy yarcJ tug Narkeeta brought 25 marines.

Including two sergeants and three corporals, Lieut. Coombs, in charge of the marines, reached the vessel from Philadelphia just before she sailed. Orders had been received from Washington by Rear Admiral Bunce, commandant of the navy yard, to use all possible haste In making theTale ready for sea. Her armament. Consisting of four six-pounders, were mounted two forward and two aft on tha promenade deck.

The Inst round of ammunition brought from the navy yard wna in her improvised magazine by 4 o'clock. The work of coaling and provisioning her was rushed to the utmost. Four TUB There fa of this con try ought not to be moved toward Cuba until the fact to established that the Spanish fleet will not give us battle on this side of the water, but it might be-extrefcnely difficult to determine when that fact could safely be regarded as established in the estimation of some people. There fa such a thing as being too cautious. The authorities probably need no advice, and there fa nothing to indicate that they will act upon any advice that is given, but if they plan their campaign in accordance with popular sentiment, there will be no delay.

The example which Commodore Dewey has set will be followed and Spain will.be driven out Cuba before many (jays have passed, fleet or no fleet. The first set to with the enemy goes to prove that the navy department hfemade fully as much allowance for Spains prowess as the circumstances required, and -while there fa no disposition to be feckless or to throw away any of the advantages which this country possesses, there is a feeling that there is no' occasion for. porlonging the war. Tp wait nntil fall before Invading the island wonld be a serious mistake in the opinion of many authorities who have studied the situation and who are familiar with our resources. Spain must now realize that she is fighting for a cause that fa lost to her if she did not -tealfae it before she was introduced to the Asiatic squadrbn.

She can not hope to hold Cuba by means of her ships and unless all signs are misleading she jvill not make the attempt. Conseqadhtly, there fa nothing to be gained by holding back the troops that are anxious to put the finishing touches on the quarrel- CUBAN CAMPAIGN. a theory that the land forces TUB SPIRIT OF RBVBNQB. a sermon which was delivered In a sermon which was delivered in New Bedford last Sunday, a clergyman had this to say regarding a certain sentiment which fa finding expression in the present struggle And another tendency which appears to grow more strong from day to day is Certainly unfortunate the tendency to make of this a war of vengeance. The significant phrase is working itself into generul use "Remember the Maine.

It is introduced into' operas and sung at the theatres; it is printed as a motto and placed in the windows of our shops; boys pin it on their coats above their hearts. But every honest man who holds the countrys honor dear should deprecate the spirit it evinces. Everything thats possible should now be done to keep this strife npon a higher, nobler, more un selfish plane. We need to believe nnd emphasise and reiterate and keep alive the statement proclaimed to all the world that our one wish and purpose is to give peace and fredom to a starved and bleeding people that and nothing else. From one point of view, it is easy to agree- with this minister of the Gospel.

The spirit of revenge is not to be commended, and as our court, of inquiry did not fix the responsibility for the destruction of tjie Maine, that is not the issue on which this country has gone to war. At the same time we are inclined to believe that that cold blooded murder of American sailors in Havana harbor has bad more to do with bringing the crisis to a head and precipitating hostilities than any one thing. As a Nation, we may not admit it, but as individuals, what the -Spaniards allude to as an incident is at the bottom of the fighting which fa going on. There is something in men and there ought to be something in them which' impels them to resent an insult, and the feeling that guns should be fired for the sake of the Maine cannot be removed pr suppressed. The people are determined that Spain shall atone for the affront which her subjects have offered.

A free Cnba is one thing, but another is a safe anchorage in every port for American vessels of all descriptions, and the desire to make all waters safe is appealing fully as strongly to patriotism just now as is the plun to pot an gnd to cruelty and misrule in Cuba. Spains fate was sealed the moment that pagipr.ds blew np the Maine. Whether weane admonished that we should re-ipinber the Maine, or warned that we ought not to remember her, we cant forget ber. Men are shooting straighter and battling more fiercely because of the Maine, and the mental picture of her slain will animate them to the end. NEW BRITISH MINISTER Sir Thomas EC; Sanderson to Sucoeed Sir Julian Fauncefote.

LONDON, May 2. According to a report published here today, the British ambassador at Washington, Sir Julian Pauncefote, is to be succeeded by Sir Thomus H. Sanderson, K. C. K.

C. the permanent under-secretary of State for foreign affairs, one of the most experienced diplomatic officers in the British service, Sir Thomas Henry Sanderson, who has been permanent under-secretary of state for foreign affairs since 1S94, entered the foreign office in 1855 and has been connected with the department ever since. He was assistant to the late Lord Lenterden ssagent of.fhe British government' at the Geneva, in the arbitration on the Alabama claims in 1871; and be has been private secretary to the Earl of Derby, when the tetter was secretary of state for foreign affairs; private secretary to the late Earl Granville, when die latter war. secretary of state for foreign affairs and he was assistant under-secretary of state for foreign affairs in IBffO. Catherine Colbert, the Globe village woman who was so terribly burned falling down the cellar stairs with a kerosene lamp, died at the Emergency hospi tal at 7 oclock thia morning.

No hoi had been entertnlned of her recovery I the attending physicians. She was 55 years of age. A husband and several children survive. Waiting, but it was next to impossible for btbe soldiers to reach it owing to the large propose that the present minister pL scrgwd. Women fainted in the crowd, House Cleaning requires Carpets Cleaned and Re-laid, Stores Stored, etc.

We do it. We have the best carpet layers in the city. We keep a full line of Householfl Goods. See our $20 Chamber Suites. Buy one of our $12 Hair Matresses.

Sideboards and Blntny Tables cheap. City agents for Eddy Refrigerators. $50 Sewing Machines only $19 Every body is pleased ttfiaJbuys one. marine, Admiral Bermejo, and his pm' decessor, Admiral Beranger, be forced to assume responsibility for the Pfiili-f pine disaster. The patriotic feeling is increasing.

The Spanish offioials say that when Commodore Dewey demanded the surrender of the Spanish guns, Governor-General August! replied: Come and face THE POfE PROSTRATED He Expressed Horror at the Terrible Loss of Life, ROME, May Pppe fa prostrated by the news from Manila. Expressed horror st terrible loss' of life. Said he wished lye had died before seeing such war. WEYLERS GLORY Justifies Hi Barbarity and ia Ready to Go Back, LONDON, May 3.Thf Wily Telegraph publishes an interview with Lieut-Gei. Weyler, forme1 governor-general of Cuba, in reply to a suggestion that some ticople had thought his administration Gen.

Weyler said: I dont know. I dont trouble tu consider. I am a military man and do not live for myself, but my country I was sent to make war upon the rebels, and I did this and neither more nor Ibrs than this. When a rebel -was caught with arms in his hand, I treated him as a prisoner of war and sent him before the tribunal exactly as had been done before. Wheq I caught a dastardly dynamiter, Or ruffianly assassin, who Btabbed unarmed men of violated women, once his guilt was made clear ordered him to be Bhot.

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