Evening Star Newspaper, November 11, 1898, Page 14

14 THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1898—16 PAGES. “YOUR WEAK SPOT. [MILES ON THE WAR DO YoU KNOW JUST WHERE IT IS? “A Fortress ix No Stronger Than Its Neither is Any 3 Weakest Spot.” or Woman. ““Hepelessly ruined through one weak spot!"” It wes a great sclentifle expert who recently ex- fen in regard to a costly battle s When pressed this o navy. sbip Is com pleted for the U the hnge vessel was Iounched and made ready to receive its gigantic cannon, it was found that it could rot stand the strain of the added we ‘The whole ship was tt danger of falling to pieces, Owing to a weak spot In Its construction, the greut man-of-war war hopelessly ruined. It was euly © straln came that its weak condition was actually dincovered. Strange is it may seem, thers are thorsands of men and won » In exactly the some condition 28 hatile ship. They Lave weak spots in this great their systems which they never suspect. They pay no attention to slarming symptoms of ill-health and week no remedy. Some day a strain comes, and they discover too late that they are in no con- dition to figh: with disease. They cateb a sudden cold or ebill, an€ it speedily turns into pneumonia They suffer from peculiar sensations or peins, which eventnally turn cut to be the symptoms of Bright's J cr congestion of the Iver. Where is tho weak spot fn your system? The eh:nees are that you have ope which badly necds ention. T ns tell us that in almost every e the weak spot can be found tn the Hver or kids These great cergans of the body require Fs. constant wate our ing. Our climate, our diet, habits of living put them to # continual atriin, and when they get out of order the whole sy suffers. If you are feeling tired, worn ont, gloomy, dull, dizzy and nervens, have psins in the back and loins, suffer from headaches, chilly sensations, bil- feusness or are Ising sleep and flesh, you can meke our mind that your liver and kidneys are in of treatment. You have a weak spot that bot be trifed with. ¢ Is one cause for these weak spots. Th is cnly one way to cure them. Something Is need- ed to act om the Liver and kidneys where the weak- ness exists. You cannot cure diseases of these great orgris with pills or other cheap remedies petbing is reqriied to strike at the root of the atiment. ‘There Is, in fae remedy which $< guar: ved to cure every form of liver and kid- ‘That rem ney complaint is Warner's Safe Cure, which for twenty yesrs has stood the teat end earned. as all are aware, a world-wide repu- tetion. No other remedy « mpares with it for reg- wating the action of the Mver and kidneys, driv- ing ont disease. building up the system and giv- ing fresh fe Writing vrpon the subject. 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This is very gratifying, and General Shaf- ter and the officers and men of this com- mand are entitled to great credit for their tenacity, fortitude. and in overconting al- most insuperable obst2cles which they have encountered. A portion of the army has been infected with yellow fever, and ef- forts will be made to separate those whe are infected and those free from it, and to keep those which are still on board ship separated from thcse on shore. AT- Tangements will be immediately made for carrying out the further instructiot of the President and yourself. MILES, Major General, Commanding the Army. And informed General Shafter that he could appoint the commissioners. Headquarters Cavalry Division, United States Army, Before Santiago, Cuba, July 14, 1808. Sir: You are authorized to appoint com- missioners to draw up articles of ca lation on the terms upon which the ish division has surrendered, namely, return of the Spanish troops to the expense of the United St Spanish troops will be supplied a pense of the United States, and at such place as may be available for their embarkation on the arrival of the necessary transportation. The attention of the commissioners should he called to the iraportance of the return of the people that heve fled from the city of Santiago and supplying them with food. The sending of supplies into the harbor on the Red Cross ship, and other vesseis. The removal of all obstructions to the entrance of the harbor, or notification to the fleet that no obstacle will be placed in the way of their removing such obstruc- tions. Respectfully, NELSON A. MILE! Major General, Commanding the Army. Major General William R. Shafter, Commanding United Siates Forces. After learning the real condition of our troops and their urgent necessities, I gave the following instructions: Headquarters Cavalry Division, United States Army, Before Santiago, Cuba, July 14, 1898. Sir: The Spanish ‘army having ‘surren- dered, the terms of capitulation will be car- Tied into effect with as little delay as prac- tieable. on the understanding that these troops will be returned to Spain at the ex- pense of the United States. You will, with as little delay as practicable, place such troops as are not infected with yellow fever in separate camps and as soon as practica- ble, report the number that will be avail- fgr service with snother expedition. anizations which have been in- h sellow fever ev rt le to improve their sanitary nd to check the spread of the disease by placing them in as healthy camps pessibl NELSON A. MILES, ‘ommanding the Army. Major General William R. Shafter, Commanding United Stat ores. Headquarters Cavalry Division, United States Army, Before Santiago, Cuba, July 14. 188. Sir: For a double reason I think it would be advisable to isolate the troops that > just joined your command in arate on healthful ground, so as to keep if possible free from infectic yellow fever. It will also form a force to meet any force that might possibility come from Holguin. Make your disposition accordingly Respeci fully, NELSON A. MILES Major ¢ ral, Commanding the Army. Major G 1 Wiltfam R. Shafter, Commanding Unit Stat Headquarters Cavalry United Before Santiago, Cuba, Sir: The cavalry division are from their horses and have been doing most extraordinary sery If it is possi- ble, I desire to them separaied from the rest of the c can be put on , and in time they “NELSON A. MILE Major General, Commanding Uni Army. & for the Fever. “The following telegram was received “WASHINGTON, D. C., July 14, 1898. “Major General Miles “The conditions are such, on account of ellow fever, I have ordered all further pments of troops to Santiago c We are now arranging transportation of nen for Porto Rico. As soon as matt settled at Santiago I think you had return and go direct with the expedition Yellow fever breaking out in camp at San- tiago will, I fear, deprive you of the use of our forces there; however, can be de- termined later. As Soon as Santiago fal the troops must all be put in camp as com- fortable as they can be made, and remain, I suppose, until the fever has had its ru It is the most difficult problem to solve, but we are sure you and General Shafter, with the aid of the surgeons in will do all that can be done two immune regiments to will he colored regiments answer to garrison the places our forces have to remain there. “R. A. ALGER, “Secretary of War. and answered as follows “Headquarters Cavalr ntiago. Th ems to me W as long as I n, United States Army, “Before Santiago de Cub “July 14, 1808, 1:40 p.m. “Hon. Secretary of War, Washington, D. C.: Your patch received. Have in part t ving di- for separating the troops t hav. infected and kept the troops that came on the Yale, Columbia, Duchesse and part of those on the Comanche ready to Cabanas, on the west side, 1 made all angements for the troops in on th: le of the rbor and opening the entrance to the ay in conjunction with Admiral on, il on i these troops away ricts and will prot ore at Guantanamo. Other ves- sels en route will go into the harbor at Guantanamo. Presume that will be a geod rendezvous, at for the troops coming from Tampz Id come in on the south side and go into bor there. Will consult with the admirai regard to rendezvousing our troops at Porto Rico or one of the islands immedi- y adjacent thereto. Will keep you fully safe har- ed of any important information. MILES, “Major General, Commanding the Army. The following m was sent: General Wheele mp, July 14, 1 dmiral Sampson, the New York, Siboney, Cuba: surrendered. I will be MILES, “Major General. without delay, returning to Gen- hafter’s headquarters, and thence to While en route I became fully ap- “The enemy hay @own to see you soon. “T left eral bone ised of the condition of the troops at the fever hospitals, and recognized the great need of immediate action to relieve the threatened danger of the whole com- mand. I had already given directions on the 11th of July for the destruction of the infected habitations at Siboney and other and now ordered the 24th Regiment ted States Infantry to the yellow to police the grounds and nurse the s I moved all of the troops then on board transports to Guantanamo. here was some delay in the final ca- pitulation, owing to the non-agreement at first between the two commissions as to the disposition of the small arms, but it was finally setled by leaving it to the de- n of our government, upon the recom- mmissioners that they pain with the troops. after being sure of the should be sent to “My chief desire, surrender of the garrison at Santiago, wa to relieve cur troops as speedily as pos: ble by getting them away from the trench- es and malarial grounés upon which they were encamped. Dispatches were received and sent as follows: “HEADQUARTERS 5TH ARMY CORPS, “July 16, 1898. neral Miles: “They surrender. SHAFTER.” “HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, “On Board U. 8. S. Yale, “Off Siboney, Cuba, July 16, 1998. jeneral Shafter, Commanding Fifth Army Corps: “Congratulate you and the army again. The troops should change camps almost daily, cecunying fresh ground until free from the fever. I should think ground par- allel to the railroad, where men could bathe in salt water, would be good ground. All block houses or places occupied by the nish troops should be burned. “MILES, Major General, Commanding.” “The following indorsement upon the re- port of board composed of Colonel Green- leaf, chief surgeon of the army, Major Louis A. LaGarde, surgeon, and Drs. Gui- teras aid Parker, was trarsmitted to Major General Shafter, with the following indorsement: “HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, “On Board U. S. 8. Yale, “Off Siboney, Cuba, July 17, 1898. “Respectfully referred to Major General Shafter, commanding 5th Army Corps. -“This sanitary recommendaticn has been draw up by Colonel Greenieaf, chief _sur- geon of the army, after a consultation with the yellow fever experts on duty with the army, and the tommanding general directs that it be complied with as far as _possi- ble, the main purpose being the immediate isolation of those-affected by the disease 4 of yellow fever from the commands; second, frequent change of camp, and in all cases the selection of fresh ground, uncontaminated with the disease, and in every case, prior to occupation, the ground must be rigidly inspected, and, If necessary, burned over; third, the command must be kept away from all inhabitants, block houses, huts and shanties of every descrip- tion that have been occupled by Spanish or Cuban people; fourth, the establishment of guards and a rigid quarantine, to keep all native or Spanish inhabitants out of any of the camps and away from any inter- course of whatever description with the troops. This rule must be thoroughly en- forced. “The commanding general further directs that you make daily reports to General Gilmore, adjutant general at army head- quarters, of the condition of your com- mand, and any matters of importance, mentioning specifically the number of men affected with yellow fever, and giving the mation to which they belong. ou will also separate your camps, as far es practicable, so that any organiza- tion that may be more seriously affected will not: contaminate the whole command. ‘By order of Major General Miles. ‘J. C. GILMORE, Brig. Gen., U. S. V.” “HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, “Playa del Este, July 17, 1898. “General Shafter: “What is the condition of your command today? Sent you report of medical board, with direction for changing camps, etc. If it is thought more advisable to move troops to fresh camps on the foothills or mountain sides, and surgeons advise, act accordingly. “The St. Paul should be unicaded imme- diately, and every transport unloaded and returned as soon as they are needed. “MILES, Major General, Commanding.” The Question of Command. “SIBONEY, July 17, 1808—S8:48 p. m. “(Received July 18, 1898.) “General Miles, on Board Yale: “Letters and orders in reference to move- ment of camp received and will be car- ried out. None is more anxious than my- self to get away from here. It seems, from your orders given me, that you regard my force as a part of your command. Nothing will give me greater pleasure than serving under you, general, and I shall comply with all your requests and directions, but I was told by the Secretary that you were not to supersede me in command here. I will furnish the information called for as to condition of command to Gilmore, adju- tant general, army headquarters. “SHAFTER, Major General.” Headquarters of the Army, PLAYA DEL ESTE, July 18, 1898. General Shafter: T2legram received. Have no desire and have carefully avoided any abpearance of superseding you. Your com- mand is a part of the United States army, which I have the honor to command, ha ing been duly assigned thereto, 3 by the President to go thought my presence requi such genera! directions as I ne2rning military ma directed to go to Santiago purpose. You will also notice tt der of the Secretary of War of July the matter to my discretion. I should re- gret that nt would caus> eith:r part of your command to to be a part of mine. Very truly, yours, NELSON A. MI Hieadquarters of the PLAYA DEL ary of War, Washinst Regarding your telegram of terday think it important to go direct to Port Fi jardo, Cape de San Juan. All for the expedition should Le already en route to Santiag>. Tugs, light-rs, constru neer corps under Col. Black Stone’s boats now at Jac! lery, cavalry, train aad infan ple ‘hospital supplies and aopitances ambulances, full transportation for all the organizations, should » directed to go to Porto Ri pots of q ord quartermaster’s funds to the extent of $100,000 for hire of native transportation and purcaase of horses, should be sent. ‘Troops for from the north haye kcen hereto- sent, and I would sugy2st that 1 8 division, from Miami, Fla., or troops rom Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ala- bama, Georgia and Florida be sent as a part of the command to Porto Ric Paymasters, with ample funds, shovid be ent at once to Santiago and Porto Rico. A strong, fast, seagoing dispatch should also be sent to Porto Kivo. MILE: Major Generiul, Commanuirg. Headquarters of the Army, on Board U.S. . Yal GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba, July 29, 1898, Shafter, Commanding: As there ap- to be a de d increase of yellow- cas in your present lo n, @ should be made cf the entire com- to the highes rcticable the disease nt. In roops to the ‘Ss mountains. By command of Maj. Gen. Miles J. C. GILMORE, Briga General. Condition of Troops. The following is an extract from the teie- gram to the honoravle Secretary of War ecncerning their condition: Headquarters of the Army, or Board WU. S. S. Yale, GUANTANAMD BAY, July 41, 1808, Secretary of War, Washington, D. C.: * yee 1a Ulis gerne aren is iment of regulars hafter’s commard wi yellow fever, Sth Ohio to thirt There is not a sing!» re or volunteers with Ge. that is not infecte from one ©: n thi in the 33d Michigan, After consulting with be authorities, it is my opinion th of ridding the troops of be as I have disease, the only way =f sav ree tion of the command wit! put them on transports and ship them ia the ‘ew England coast, t puint to be designated by the surges Sg es Se ee Be eos Major General, Comzuanding. ¢ Campaign Described. Before ving Siboney I issued the fol- lowing genera) field order: HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Siboney, Cuba, July 16, 1898. General Field Orders, No. 1: The gratifying success of the American arms at Santiago de Cuba and some fea- tures of a professional character both tm- portant and instructive I hereby announce to the army. The declaration of war found our coun- try with a small army scattered over a vast territory. The troops composing this army were speedily me ed at Tampa, Fla. Befor it was ble to properly equin a volunieer force strong appeals for af# came from the navy, which had inclosed in the harbor of Santlago de Cuba an important part of the Spanish fleet. At that time the only efficient fighting force available the United States army, and in order to organize a command of guflicient sirength the cavairy had to be sent dismounted to Santiago de Cuba with the Infantry and ar- tillery. The expedition thus formed was placed under command of Maj. Gen. Shafter. Not- withstanding the limited time to equip and organize an expedition of this character, there was never displayed a nobler spirit of patriotism and fortitude on the part of officers and men going forth to maintain the honor of their country. After encoun- tering the vicissitudes of an ocean voyage they were obliged to disembark on a for- eign shore and immediately engage in an aggressive campaign. Under drenching storms, intense and prostrating heat, with- in a fevce afflicted district. with little com- fert or rest. either by day or night, they pursued their purpose of finding and con- quering the enemy. Many of them, trained in the severe experience of the great war, and in frequent campaigns on the western plains, officers and men alike exhibited a } great skill, fortitude sults which have badd glory to their country’s history. Even when their own ere s in several cases were temporarily ‘abled, the troops fought on with the same-heroic spirit until ‘suc- cess was finally 'acheved. In many in- stances the officefs placed themselves in front of their corfmapgis, and under their direct, and skilful: leadership the trained troops of a bravesarmy were driven from the thickets and fungles of an almost inac- cessible country. “Inthe open fie!d. the troops stormed ftitreiéhed infantry, -ard carried and captuned fortified works with an unsurpassed daring and disregard of \d tenacity, with re- @ new chapter of death. By gaining--¢ommanding ground they made the hi of Santiago uften- able for the "pet, and.practically drove it out to a destruction by the American navy. 5. : While enduring tho hardships and priva- tions of such a catnpaign the troops gener- ously shared theit sointy food with- th 5,000 Cuban patriots in arms and the-suf- fering people who had fied from the be- sieged city. With the twenty-four regi- ments and four batteries, the flower of the United States army, were also three volun- teer regiments. These, though unskilled in warfare, yet. inspired with the same spirit, contributed to the victory, suffered hard- ships and made sacrifices with the rest. Where all did so well it is impossible, by special mention, to da justice to those who bore conspicuous part. But of certain un- usual features mention cannot be omitted, namely, the cavalry dismounted fighting and storming works as infantry, and a reg- iment of colored troops, who having shared equally in the heroism as well as the sac- rifices, is now voluntarily engaged in nurs- ing yellew fever patients and. burying. the dead. The gallantry, patriotism and .sac- rifices of the American army, as illustrated In this brief campaign, will be fully appre- ciated by a grateful country, and the he- roic deeds of those who have fought and fallen in the cause of freedom will ever be cherished in sacred memory and be an in- spiration to the living. By command of Maj. Gen. Mile: J.C. GILMORE, Brigadier General, United States Vols. The Porto Rico Campaign. “I was anxious to proceed as quickly as possible to the Island of Porto Rico, and so telegraphed the authorities in Washington. After some delay authority was granted, and I started from Guantanamo on July 21 with 8.415 infantry and artillery, to- gether with two companies of engineers and one company of the Signal Corps, on nine transports, conveyed by Captain Hig- ginson's fleet, consisting of the battle ship Massachusetts (flagship) and two smaller vessels. The Yale and Columbia were armed ships, but being loaded with troops, they were practically only available as transports. The above number includes the men who were sick, of which there were nearly a hundred, which reduced our effec- tive force to about 3,300 men, and with that number we moved on the Island of Porto Rico, at that time occupied by 8,233 Spanish regulars and 9,107 volunteers. “For several days I had been anxiously looking for the arrival of tugs, launches and lighters that had been ordered from Santiago, Washington and Tampa, but none arrived prior to our departure, al- though I still hoped to meet them as we moved north through the Windward pas- sage. As all cablegrams concerning our landing place had passed over foreign ca- bles, and as it was important to deceive the enemy (who, I afterward learned, were marching to and intrenching the ground we were expected to occupy, at the very time we were taking possession of the southern coast of Porto Rico), and non- arrival of launches, lighters, etc., the ques- tion of successfully disembarking the command became somewhat serious; and, after all hope of receiving any appliances of this kind had disappeared, I considered the advisability qf finding a safe harbor and capturing necessary appliances from the enemy. I therefore wrote the follow- ing letter to Captain Higginson while at sea: 1 ON BOARD U. 8. 8. YALE. En route to Porto Rico, July 22, 1898. Sir: Our objective point’ has been Port Fajardo or Cape;San:Juan, but so much time has occurred-since. the movement was decided in that direction and such pub- licity has been given the enterprise that the enemy has undoybtedly become ap- prised of our purpose. While it fs advisa- ble to make a demonstration near the har- bor of San Juaré near Port Fajardo, or Port Figueroa, | am not decided as to the advisability of landing’ at either of these places, as We may find them well occupied by strong Spanish, fore If we draw them to that vieinity, We might find it judicious to quiekty meave to Porto Guani- ca, where there 4s deep/water near the shore—four and a hiilf=fathoms—and good cilities for landing. We can move from pe San Juan to that point in twelv hours (one night), and it Would be impossi- ble for the Spanish to concentrate their forces there before we will be reinforced. 1 am also informed that there are a large number of strong Hghters in the harbors at Por nd Guanica, as well as several sail- els, which would be useful. As it is advisable not to do what your enemy expects you to do, I think it advisable, af- ter going around the northeast corner of Porto Rico, to go immediately to Guanica and land this force and move on Ponce, which is the largest city In Porto Rico. After, or before, this Is accomplished we will receive large reinforcements, whicn will enable us to move in any direction or oceupy any portion of the Island of Porto BR Your strong vessels can cover our landing and capture any vessels in the harbor of Ponce, Guanica, or the ports on the south- ern coast; one Nght vessel can remain at Cape San Juan to notify transports that will arrive where we have landed, and an- other could scout off the northwest corner of Porto Rico to intercept others and di- rect them where to find us. Very respect- fully, NELSON A. MILES, Major General, Commanding U. S. Army. Capt. Frar ay J. Higginson, Commanding ed States Naval Convoy. The following messages will further ex- plain the circumstances and the final deci- sion to change our course: (Flag message for Capt. Higginson.) Headquarters of the Army, On Board U. 8. 8. Yale, July 24, 1808, Gen. Miles desires, if possible, you send in advance any naval vessel you can spare to the Port Guanica, reported to be without fortifications or torpedoes. If secured, hold, and report quickly to us, Cape San Juan. It is more important to land at Guanica than at Cape San Juan. If we can land there, he has troops enough to take the harbor of Ponce and let your fleet into that port. Possibly all of this can be accomplished by going by the south side. Can send Capt. yhitney, who was at Ponce in June, to you, if desired. Answer. (Signal from Massachusetts, July 24, 1898.) All right, Guanica it 1s. Shall I send orders to transport at Cape San Juan to join at Guanica? (Answer sent by Gen, Mites.) Better be sure we can land at Guanica, then send for the transports. You can no- vessels accordingly. Do you want Whitney was sent to report to Capt. Higginson on the Massachusetts, with his maps and reports. (Flag message for Capt. son.) rancis J. Higgin- Headquarters of the Army, On Board U. 8. S. Yale, July 24, 1898. ir: 1 would call your attention to the d between Ponce and Yauco, which 1 was informed passes vight by the sea ata one point, E! Penon, about eight miles west of Ponce. A vessel ca¥rying a gun or two dispatched to thig*poitt could prevent re- inforcements from, beig sent by rail from there to Yauco, of detachment of troops, rolling stock suppliesy ete., from being brought into Ponce from Yauco. Very respectfully, NELSON A. MILES, Major,Genéral, Commanding, (lag message for apts Francis J. Higgin- son.) _ Rae) of the Army, U. S'S. Yale, July 24, 1898. Railroad from Pence) to Yauco runs close to sea, six to eight miles west Ponce. Shell or destroy this an@ préyent Spanish troops moving. BEESON A. MILES, Major Genegal, Commanding Army. Arrivat/O@/Guanica. “Instead of making ia demonstration at Port Fajardo, it was finally decided to go direct to Guanica. We arrived off that point near daylight on July 25, and the har- bor was entered without opposition. The guns of the Gloucester fired several shots at some Spanish troops on shore. The land- ing of the marines, sailors and cur troops immediately commenced, and after a short skirmish the Spanish troops were driven from the place, and the flag of the United States was raised on the island. “In this, and in subsequent movements, I was very ably and cordially assisted by the navy, which rendered invaluable aid in disembarking troops and supplies from the transports, using their steam launches to tow the lighters loaded with men and ani- mals from the transports. to the shore. ‘Ten lighters were captured at Guanica and seventy at Ponce.” General Miles then gives a circumstantial account of the operations resulting in the capture of Porto Rico, paying paign, and says: “During the nineteen days of active cam- paign ‘on the Island of Porto Rico a large Portion of the island was captured by the United States forces and brought under our control. Our forces were in such a posi- tion as to make the positions of the Span- ish forces, outside of the garrison at San Juan, utterly untenable. The Spaniards had been defeated or captured in the six different engagements which took place, and in every position they had occupied up to that time. The volunteers had deserted their colors, and many of them -had sur- rendered’ to our forces and taken the oath of allegiance. This “had a ‘effect upon the regular Spanish troops. “The success of the enterprise was large- ly due to the skiil and good generaiship of the officers in command of the different divisions and brigades. Strategy and skill- ful tactics accomplished what might have eceasioned serious loss to achieve in any other way. The loss of the enemy in killed, wounded and captured was nearly ten times our own, which was only three killed and forty wounded. Thus the Island of Porto Rico became a part of the United States. It embraces nearly 3,700 square miles and has a population of nearly a million souls. It no longer affords a base of operations for any foreign government, thereby being @ menace to ours. Under the rule of na- tions which requires troops to remain during a truce in exactly the position they eccupied at the time of cessation of hostili- ties, the commands were obliged to stay where they were, without regard to the suitability of the camping grounds, and as hostitities ceased during the rainy sea- son in Porto Rico this requirement had an injurious effect upon the health of the troops. They therefore suffered to some ex- tent on account of exposure and the un- usual climatic effects incident to the coun- try. As soon as practicable, however, @ large portion of the troops were returned in good condition to the United States. “The field and siege artillery were well organized and equipped, under the direc- tion of Brig. Gen. John I. Rodgers, and rendered efficient service wherever used. In my opinion the siege train should re- main as at present organized. “The bureau of military information, un- der charge of Lieut. Col. Wagner, was ex- ceedingly useful and furnished valuable and important information obtained by it re- garding the nature of the enemy’s country and the position of their forces. . “The Signal Corps, under Col. James Al- len, rendered very excellent service, espe- cially in the use.of ocean cables, and the field telegraph and signal detachment, un- der charge of Major Reber, rendered most important service. Telegraph and _tele- phone lines were extended hundreds of miles and followed close to the picket and skirmish lines. . . . Comment on the Campaign. “It 1s gratifying to record that during the war not a sirgle defeat has been met, and not a prisoner, color, gun or rifle has beea captured by the enemy. In this respect the war has been most remarkable, and, per- haps, unparalleled. Under all circumstan- ces and in spite of many most trying ditli- culties the treops have maintained the for- titude of the American character and t honor of their arm: “While but a small portion of the avail- able forces of the United States—approxi- mately, 52,00) men—has been on foreign soil and engaged in fighting a foreign foe, those that have been in the presence of the enemy have fairly demonstrated the char- acter and fortitude of the military forces of the United States. “The experience of the last few months, I trust, will be valuable to the people and government of the United Stetes. The value of proper defenses for our ports, har- bors and seaport cities, of inestimable wealth, has been demonstrated; and I trust that the system already adopted for coast defenses, the completion of which has been so long delayed, may be carried out with- out unnecessary delay. I have urged the importance of this in my annual reports for the last thirteen years. “For several years I have urged the im- portance of the gcvernment’s adopting a standard of strength for its military forces should be commensurate with the tn- terests of the government in its growth development, and proportionate tc ulation and’ wealth. Spasmodic vib from a weak and ineffective army co one of gigantic proportions does not seem to be ation best for the welfare and safety of tie na- tion, and I think it more judicious for the government to fix a certain percentage of trained military men in proportion to the population. The army would thereby have a more healthy growth as the natfon de- velops. In fact, t em, if once cdopt- ed, would be as practicable for one hun- dred years as for a single decade. The art of war was never so much an exact as at the present time. The appl used in modern warfare are constantly changing, and are steadily increasing fn effective force; so that it Is of the utmost importance that the government should have the most skilled and efficient forces practicable. I therefore renew my former recommendation that the government au- thorize enlistments in the army at the rate of one soldier to every 1,000 of the popula- tion. This would practically continue in service the same number as does the act of Congress approved April 26, 1898, authoriz- ing the increase of the regular army, pro- vided for, namely, 6: men; but, unfor- tunately, there was a provision in that act which required the army to be reduced to its former peace basis, which was entirely Inadequate to the needs and interests of the government. “I also recommend that Congress author- ize an auxiliary force of native troops, to be officered principally by United Statee officers. for service in Porto Rico, and the Philippine Islands. not to two soldiers to every 1,000 of the population of thi islands. This would give the United States a most valuable auxiliary force. It would pacify the native elements of the islands, and would be in the interests of economy and good government. This force could be used in a way similar to the mounted police in Canada and the British forces in Egypt and India. “I recommend that Congress be requested to take immediate action upon this question of increasing the army, as I consider it of vital importance. If the system I have suggested is adopted it would give ns very nearly an available force of 100,000 men, and would enable the volunteers who en- listed for the war to be returned to their homes without delay.” ———__+ «+ ______ EXPRESS TRAIN HELD UP. army Robbers Make Successful Rald Near Fergus Falls, Minn. A dispatch from Fergus Falls, Minn., lust night, says: The Great Northern through ain, which passes through this city at :30 p.m., was held up and robbed about five miles west of here tonight. There were eight robbers in the gang, all well armed. Two of them evidently boarded the blind baggage in this city. The train was scarcely out of the town when these two climbed over th> tender and presenting revolvers, told Eagineer Brace and his fireman to stop at a lonely spot near the Pelican river bridge. riving at this place the train was stopped and the engineer and fireman were crdered to leave the cab. The other members of the gang rushed from the woods and board- 2d_the express car. They compelled the express messenger to leave the car, and while three or four stood guard, the others proceeded to blow op2n the safes. ‘The local safe was destroyed, and it was thought they succeeded in securing con- siderable money, but the exact amount cannot be learned. The through safe was drilled and dyna- mit2d, four charges being used. The jacket was blown off, but it was found impossible to reach the inner part and get at the cash. The two men who stood guard over the engineer compelled him to give up $20 which he had upon his person. Several posses are out, but no trace of the robbers has yet been reported. Investigation of Tariffs. The subcommittee of the Senate commit- tee on finance, appointed at the last session of Congress to investigate the operations of recent tariff laws, will meet at the Mur- ray Hill Hotel, in New York, next Monday. The committee includes Senators Allison, Aldrich and Jones of Arkansas. VITALITY. Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Cives Vigor without drawing from to=-morrow’s supply. Take no Substitute. special tribute to all the officers and troops en- gaged in that remarkably successful cam- Lemonade made with Londonderry has the vim, sparkle, and effervescence of a freshly opened bottle of Champagne. is a pure, sparkling spring water, and refined people all agree that it is the best table water in the land. G. G. Cornwell & Son, Jehn H. Magruder, The suitings we advertise to- day are guaranteed to be im- ported cloths and are well worth $25. Our price, $ ll 5. 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Wonder what Morts will say today? ur economical purchasing— The prices them greatly under Pay us as you're able— No notes—no interest. We have im- Remember that we -nake, line and lay ell Carpets free. Mammoth redit House, Between H and I Streets. n010-75 de eetessosendondondontoatoateeteeteteetenfendenfesfonteatoeteeteeteiete, SAVAGE AND FEROCIOUS. The Devil Dancers of Ceylon and Their Mysterious Ways. From the Chicago Chronicle. ‘The real Singhalese devil dancers in Cey- lon are ferocious and savage fellows. Their dances are revolting and horrible. But their profession is popular and affords a royal living for the men who go into it. There is a superstition among the Singha- lese that when a man falls sick he is sup- posed to be afflicted by a devil. In order to rid him of the disease the devil dancers are called in to propitiate the demon. Two or more of them go by night to the sick man’s house, in front of which a small, square inclosure, about six feet high, has , been made of grasses and palm leaves. This answers the purpose of the green room at a theater. The men appear at first without masks, and with long yellow grass streamers hanging from their heads and waists. The only light cast on the scene is by torches made of sticks, round which pieces of cloth are wrapped, dipped in oil. To the music of a tam-tam, kept up on one note, the dancers sing a peculiar, wild fu- neral dirge, in which the spectators often join. The dancers begin by slowly moving about, stretching the right foot and bring- ing the left up to it, and appear as if they were searching for something, during which the singing sounds like crying. They are then asking the devil to appear. There are twenty-four different sorts of devils, and, after the first part, the dancers are con- stantly changing their clothes to represent the entire species; some wear masks, some don jaws and terrible teeth reaching to the ears. The jaws open and close in a very realistic manner. A dance lasts over two nights, as the whole twenty-four devils have all to be per- sonated before the particular demon who is afflicting the sick man is pitched on. When he gives signs of his presence the dancers go into a sort of frenzy, which in- creases as he takes possession of them; the tam-tam beats faster and faster, the chanting grows into yells, the men whirl and stamp and the bells on their ankles jingle and clash. At this stage the dancers appear to be looking for some object to give the devil in sacrifice, and into which he may pass. A chicken is usually offered by the friend of the sick man, and this unfortunate bird is seized upon, twisted and tormented and bitten between the false teeth, until the dancers, worn out, move slower and siow- er, and the chicken sinks into a sort of trance, which is a sign that the devil has accepted the sacrifice, and is willing to pass from the man into the bird. ——— ++ Thousands of situations have been ob- tained through the want columns of The Star. | | | runs into the cellar. Clock Wound by the Sun. From the Indianapolis Journal. Mr. Burton of Indianapolis has a clock which has not been wound in three years | and six months, but which has run all the time. It is wound by a more reliable source than anything human. It may be said to be wound by the solar system. In this inven- tion the axiom of heat expanding and cold contracting is the basis. The clock {s wound by changes in the temperature, the principal forces being in the day and night differences. Mr. Burton found that there is an average difference of 20 degrees in the temperature of the night and the day. The day, of course, is the warmer. The heat of the day expands the atmeos- phere and the lower temperature of the night contracts it. This is how Mr. Burton applies the force to his clock—an ordinary old-style clock— using a weight: Outside of his house he has a tin tank 10 feet high and 9 inches in diameter. It is airtight. From it a tube This tube leads to a cylindrical reservoir, which recelv from the tank. In this reservoir there is a piston, whose rod moves with a ratchet between the chain on which the piston de- pends. The heat of the sun expands the atmosphere in the exterior tank, thus forc- ing any excess into the reservoir near the clock. During expansion the piston rises. In the nighttime the contraction of the air in the exterior tank reduces the air in the reservoir and the piston lowers itself. 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