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THE LEDGER: GAFFNEY, 8. MAY 1ft, 1H1>8. American Vessels Blockading Havana Not Likely to Be Caught Napping. WARNED OF THE DANGER Sailors Kept Constantly In Fi"lit5ns Tops—Commodore AVatson Knows Whereabouts of Knemy’s Fleet—No Movemeoit on Cuba Just Now. Ef.y West, May 17.—The ships of the American blockadiiif? squadron are keeping a vigilant watch for the ap pearance of the Spanish licet and will not be taken by surprise should the Spanish warships round Cape Antonio, the westernmost point of Cuba, and swoop down upon Havana. According to news brought here from off Havana by the Associated Press dis patch boat Kate Spencer, all our ships have been warned by Commodore Wat son of the possibility of snch a move and sailors are kept constantly in the tops, where they can sweep the horizon for 30 miles, looking for the lirst sign of a hostile ship. All the naval officers on tho block ade station are anxious for a moot ing with tho Spaniards, and when in formed that the latest reports placed them off the coast of Venezuela they jubilantly declared that tho enemy oonld be hemmed in between the Windward islands and tho Yucatan channel, to be destroyed. The only fear expressed was for the safety of our ships blocking Cienfuegos. But they do not doubt that precautions have been taken for the safety of the ships now on the southern coast of Cuba. The torpedo boats and fast yachts of the auxiliary fleet keep the blockading ships in constant communi cation with Key West, whence the move ments of vessels are being directed. The general opinion is that there will bo no movement of the army in the direction of Cuba so long as the Spanish fleet remains in American waters, or until it is met and bouten. The blockade of Havana lias been maintained without incident since the Conde Yendito and Legazpi attempted to draw our ships under the big guns of the Santa Clara battery on Saturday evening. The French frigate Dul ourdicu, which entered Havana harbor a week agoatter an unpleasant incident which necessi tated the firing of two shots across her bows before the Frenchman would show his flag, passed out this afternoon at about 1 o’clock and Leaded northwest. The Dubourdieu is a long school ship, carrying (i-iuch and 5-ineh guns and l-pounders, besides two torpedo tubes. The Mayflower ran close enough to the frigate to establish the Frenchman’s identity and then stood cff. Cur flag was not saluted. The Dubonrdien, like the French sloop of war Fulton, had on board many refugees. She is bound, probably, for some Mexican port. The activity along tho Cuban coast oontinnos. Squads of Sp.anish cavalry and parties working upon fortifica tions have boon eeou daily along tho shores, but they Lavo not bean mo lested. Orders have been given not to expose the small vessels of tho equudron to unnecessary danger. PRIZE CASES TO BE TRIED. Attorney General Appoints a New Yorker to Act as t’oinisel. Key West, May 17.—At the request jf Krai Admiral Sampson the attorney j general has appointed Fdwnrd K. Jones | of New T ork to act ns special counsel in | the trial *. f prize eases. Mr. Jones will arrive here in two days and has re quested thet no eases In.' taken up until then. Attornev J. Parker Kirling of Con verse <fc Kirling. New York, and Attor ney Wehdmus Myudcrs of New York have arrived here and will appear for the. claimants of the cargoes of the Buena Ventura. Pedro, Catalina and Miguel Jover. Attorney John Denegre of New Orleans has also been retained for the owners of the sanu46. ssels. Judge Locke is here and tho trials will begin Thursday or Friday. 1RG0PS HARD AT WCBS Busiest Day In the History of Cluckamauga Park. TENTS ARE BEING PITCHED THOUGHT IT A SEA FIGHT. People of Provlneotown F.xclted Over Target Practice by a Warship. Pkovincetow.n, Mass., May 17. — There was intense excitement here over what was conjectured to be a naval bat tle off South Channelway this morning. The signal and other stations along the stretch of eupe from Orleans to Proviucotown reported heavy firing off South Channelway, beginning at 10:40 a. m., and continuing until 11:15 a. m. Nothing was visible off the horizon, owing to haze, but us tho firing came from the channel where the British steamer Menautic had sighted two strange torpedo boats on Friday, the people were convinced that a battle was raging. Commodore Howell of tho San Fran cisco evidently regarded it as a ease for investigation, for 20 minutes after re ceipt of the tidings his flagship, the San Francisco, steamed out of Provim etown harbor and headed seaward. The hills back of Proviucotown were black with people, watching the offing. Finally, however, the San Francisco and the Prairie camo in and reported that tho supposed naval light was simply target practice by tho Prairie. War Vessels OIF Azores. New York, May 17.—The North Ger man Lloyd steamer Aller, which ar rived today from Genoa, Naples and .Gibraltar, passed close to Punta Del Gardo, Azores, on her way to this port, and saw' at that place four war vessels, one Italian, one French, one Portu guese and one Dutch. Tho latter sailed west on May 11. Strange Warships Sighted. New York, May 17.—A special from Kingston, Jamaica, says the report has reached that place that three warships, the nationality of which it was impos sible to make out, wero seen last even ing off Moran Point, at the eastern ex tremity of Jamaica. Tho ships wore taking a southerly course. Called From Itetlremcrit. Boston, May 17 —Rear Admiral L. A. Kimberly, retired, of Newton has been called into active service ami up- K tinted prize commissioner at Portland, e. This is in anticipation of possible captures by Commodore Howell's squad ron along the New England coast About Sovjn Thousand Volunteers Now In Camp and Special Trains Loaded With Soldiers Are Arriving Hourly—No Confusion. Chickamai'GA, May 17.—Today is one of the busiest in the history of Chicka- manga park. A number of regiments which arrived yesterday afternoon and last night remained in their cars over night and since early this morning have been hard at work pitching tents and arranging their camps. Special trains are arriving hourly and the park is fast tilling up. The Fortieth Pennsyvania infantry, which arrived yesterday afternoon, re mained in the cars over night and Ijc- gnn work on its camp at early hour this morning. This regiment is composed of 700 men nnder Colonel D. B. Case. Battcrie.-- Twenty-sixth and Twenty- seventh, Indiana light artillery; which arrived yesterday afternoon, were taken to the park last night and remained in their oars over night. They went into \ camp early this morning. The One ( Hundred and Fiftieth infantry, 1,100 ! men, under Colonel Studebakcr, also I remained in their cars in the park over night, going into camp this morning. The ISeooud Wisconsin infantry, 1,008 men, under Colonel C. A. Born, ro- ttiained in their cars in the city all night, going to the park early this morning. The Thirty-first Michigan infantry, composed of 12 companies, three bat talions, 1,025 officers and men. in com mand of Colonel Cornelius Gardner, formerly of the Nineteenth United States infantry, arrived over the Cin cinnati Southern road at 7 o’clock this momingfrom Island Luke, Mich., where it had been in camp for the past two weeks. The regiment is without arms, there being but live Springfield rifles to each company, these being used by the sen tries. In other respects the regiment is well equipped. The uniforms are new and are by far the best yet seen on volun teers. There is a hospital corps of 30 men with the regiment, ambulances and a band of 21 pieces. The officers all brought their horses along with them. The regiment was transferred to the park about noon. The work of equipping the volnnters is keeping the ordnance officers busier than they have probably ever been be fore. The majority of the volunteers are unequipped and immense amounts of supplies must be issued them. Sev eral special trains with arms and equip ment are now enroute. By tonight there will bo about 7,000 men encamped at Chickamauga. Prac tically all here are enjoying the best of health, only about a dozen being troubled with slight ailments. There is no confusion despite tho immense amount of work being done, General Brooke personally seeing that every thing is done in a businesslike way. TWO BOATS COMMISSIONED. McKee and Y'ankton Now la the Ser vice of I’acle Sam. Washington, May 17.—Tho torpedo boat McKee and the auxiliary torpedo boat destroyer Yankton were placed in commission at the Norfolk navyyard yesterday. Lieutenant C M. Knepper is in command of the McKee and Lieu tenant Commander J. E. Adams is in command of the Yankton. The cruiser Newark will go into com mission at the Norfolk navyyard next Saturday, but may not be entirely ready for sea for two weeks yet. Captain Albert S. Barker, now a member of the naval strategic board, has been assigned command of the Newark and will join that vessel on May 21. Hide In Day; ('rulse at Night. Cape Hayti, Hayti, May 17.—Two Spanish cruisers or gunboats are mak ing their base of operations at Badi- quiri, or Guantanamo Iwy. They are known to lie moving every night in tho waters between Hayti and Cuba. A Haytien schooner plying between the Mole, St. Nicholas, Jean Babel and Glatinagua, reports, through an agent of the Cuban insurgents at Point De Pair, having met Spanish vessels sev eral times during the jmst few weeks. The Spaniards are supposed to hide in the Cuban jHirts during the da> and then go out cruising at night. Pennsylvania Troops Coming. Pittsih rg, May 17.—Tho First regi ment Pennsylvania volunteers passed through Pittsburg enroute to Chicka mauga at 2 o’clock this morning. Many of tuo soldiers were asleep, but those awake were freely served with hot cof fee and sandwiches by patriotic citizens. Eighth Regiment Enroute. New York, May 17. — Tho Eighth regiment Massachusetts volunteers went through Jersey City today on its way south. There were !>50 men under com mand of Colonel William A. Pew, Jr. Spanish Prime Minister Now The Spanish Premier Has Not Has Difficult Job on Yet Been Able to Form His Hands. New Ministry. A VIGOROUS WAR POLICY SOME TALK OF COALITION Announced In Madrid That the Minis- Steamers Which May He FscJ as Au ♦erial Change Will He Followed !>.> Energetic Action—Tidying on Ad miral Cervereas and Squadron. Madrid, May 17.—Scnor Sagasta this this afternoon visited tho palace and formally handed to the queen regent the resignation of the ministry. The queen regent has charge:! Senoi Sagasta to form a new cabinet. The premier will, this evening, confer with the presidents of the chambers and with Senor Gamazo. A communication has been sent to the chambers announcing the cabinet crisis and asking the chambers to sus- iiiury Cruisers Not 1‘erfiiltted to i Leave Hureelona - Why the Officials Kept the I’neas From Havana. Madrid, May 17.—Some of the news papers today assert that Senor Sagasta and Senor Gamazo will reach an agree- 1 meut at a conference this afternoon to form a coalition cabinet, while others express the opinion that Senor Sagasta 1 will en count tv. so many difficulties that : he will be compelled to abandon the task. ! Dispatches from Havana indicate that i it is the opinion there among the Span- pend their sessions, pending a solution. ! iards “that the real object ot theUneas’ Senor Sagasta believes the new minis try will be formed by next Wednesday. Orders have been issued by Senor Sa gasta countermanding the reception which was to have been held tomorrow on the occasion of the king’s birthday, and he has sent instructions to captains general in nil districts not to hold their usual receptions. Senor Moret, minister for the colo nies. today confirmed the statement that any changes made in the compo sition of the cabinet will be wholly in the diroetion of a moro active wax policy. He says: “Recent events have greatly increased the war spirit of the nation. The great est reliance is placed upon Admiral Cer- vereas’ squadron and uixm the skill of the Spanish admiral. Cerveras is not hampered by instructions, us the details of his plans are not even known to the ministers.” Captain General Blanco, in a dispatch from Havana, officially reiterates the Spanish version of the socalled fight be tween the Spanish gunboats Conde dc Venanto and Neneva Espana and the vessels of the American blockading fleet. He claims that the two gunboats engaged five American ships and forced the latter to retreat, adding: “I obtained the results desired, namely, to attract as many of the ene my’s ships as possible. Yesterday morn ing there were only three here and now there are 11.” The newspapsrs express fear that a secret Anglo-American alliance al ready exists. Admiral Camerara, the commander of the Spanish reserve squadron at Cadiz, has been recalled here to confer witn the ministers respecting his intended operations. TO CO FROM TUSCUMBIA. More North Alabama Troops Will IMtch Tents at Mobile. Morile, May 17.—The announcement that one of two comiKinies needed t: complete the Second regiment Alabama volunteers will come from Tuscumbia is creating much comment among the officers and men of the First. This will make 14 companies North Alabama hat furnished, besides having had 400 men here who were rejected. What is the matter with Central and South Alabama? they ask. Is tho Birmingham district to furnish the state’s quota? Of course the First regi ment is proud of their section of their state coming up so handsomely, but they think the other sections should be heard from. “We may need a lot of fellows to fill up our ranks when we get to Cuba and don't want our territory drawn on any more at present,” was the way one of ficer put it. Orders For the <'oimtiielie. Portsmouth, N. H., May 17.—Word has been received hero that the steam yacht Comanche, which was purchased by the government, has been ordered to the navyyard here to be fitted out with magazines and a battery. The yacht is one of the fastest afloat and it is said will reach here in less than ten days. She is now on the great lakes. Terror Ready to Depart. St. Pierre, Island of Martinique, May 17.—The Spanish torpedo gunboat Terror, which has been undergoing re pairs at Fort de France since she ar rived there with the CApe Verde fleet under the command of Admiral Cer- vera, will probably leave that port to day. Nothing appears to be known of her destinatian. Telegraph Office Seized. Liverpool, May 17.—The telegraph office at the island of Grand Canary, near the center of the Canary islands, the chief city of which is Las Palmas, has been seized by the Spanish authori- sies. All telegrams except tho barest commercial messages have been stopped. Not Allowed to Land. New York, May 17. — The British steamer Em wood, which left Barbadoes May 0, arrived today. She reports that on May 3 the Spanish trunsjiort Al- t phonso XIII, with 500 troops on board, i put iu at Barliadoes, but was not al lowed to leave again by tho uuthorities- Hound For Chickamauga. Columbus, O., May 17.—Four bat teries of the First Ohio light artillery, Major Atwell commanding, left today for Chickamauga. The Second Ohio infantry goes at 2 p. in. to the same place. On the Stock Markets. London, Mry 17.—The market for j American see: rities opened weak. Span- I ish -is opened it 33 'g, 'a lower. visit there was to ascertain whether the Cape Verde fleet had arrived; hence tho rare taken by the Spanish officials to keep the Uucas at a distance.” The Uncus is the boat sent to Havana on Sunday under a flag of truce to ne gotiate for the exchange of two Ameri can newspaper men captured by the Spaniards. Two of the Spanish cap tives at Fort McPherson, Atlanta, are V) be sent to Havana iu exchange for the American prisoners. Instructions have been given to tho maritime authorities of Barcelona not to permit the departure of large steam ers which might be used as auxiliary cruisers. COMMISSION FROM GOMEZ. Former Consul Jovu Reuchcs Key West After Thrilling Experience. Key West, May 17.—Another com mission from General Maximo Gomez, tho insurgent commander-in-chief, ar rived here today. Mr. John F. Jova, the former United States vice consul at Sagna la Grande, who was landed by an American gun boat on tho coast of Cuba about ten days ago, was picked up yesterday afternoon after an exciting experience with a Spanish gunboat, which the American gunboat chased into her harbor. Mr. Jova succeeded in reaching the camp of General Gomez and has brought Lack dispatches from the latter to Com modore Watson. He reports that Gen eral Gomez and the several thousand troops with him are in the best of spirits and hopeful of a speedy ending of the present situation. Mr. Jova also re ports that Spanish troops are moving westward, keeping iu the cities. He made part of the journey along the coast in a small boat and was chased by a Spanish gunboat when the Ameri can gunboat hove in sight. The Span iard, though several miles off, fired a number of shots at the American ves sel. The latter proceeded to piick up Mr. Jova and then chased the Spanish gunboat, which promptly scudded for safety into port. AGAINST CORPORATION TAX. Number of Senators to Oppose a Fea ture of the War Hill. Washington, May 17.—A determined fight, led by Senators Elkins, Hanna and Mason, will be made against that section of the war bill which relates to the taxing of corporations. Its consti tutionality will be strongly questioned. “There is very serious doubt iu my mind,” said Chairman Dingley of the ways and means committee, “as to the constitutionality of this tax. A tax, such as is suggested, on the gross re ceipts of corporations is a direct tax and as such is clearly in violation of the con stitution. To my mind there is no diff erence whatever between the Wilson income tax and the corporation tax, both being direct taxes. “The question of taxing corporations was suggested iu our committee, but upon investigation it was found to bo impracticable.” Chairman Dingley predicted that the revenue bill will become a law in a fortnight or less. STRATEGY BOARD DOOMED.' Army and Navy Clilefs to Formulate Their Own Campaign Plans. Washington, May 17.—A oonfiden- tiel friend of President McKinley says that tho president will soon abolish th'- board of strategf. According to this rei-ort hereafter the army and navy chiefs will formulate their own plans of campaign in direct communication with the commander-in-chief. This action is said to lx* the result of Sir. McKinley’s dissatisfaction with the alleged dilatoriness and general ineffi ciency of the present board. A friend of the chief executive de clares the president has always advo- PHYSICIAN GIVES UP HOPE rated a vigorous war policy, but has been frequently haff^ered by the red tajte of the strategists. im \hiU ! fU Grand Old Man Takes Sudden Turn For Worse and the End Is Now Hear. NAVY BOAT BLOWN BP Rumor of Disaster to Vessel In Cuban Waters. CREW IS REPORTED LOST Nationality of the Supposed Wrecked Craft Not Known—Story Denied by Ships Just From the Hluckudiug Squadron at Havana. Madrid, May 17. — A dispatch re ceived here today from Havana says that a small naval boat, having a crew of 17 men, has been blown up off Car denas while engaged iu removing tor pedoes from that harbor. The dispatch adds that a torpedo exploded through the negligence of those engaged in the work and that all the crew of the boat referred to perished. The dispatch decs not indicate whether the boat was an American or a Spanish craft. Key West Doubts Report. Key West, M \y 17.—Boats which have just arrived here from the block ade fleet say they have no knowledge of any craft having been blown up off Car denas or elsewhere. The opinion is ex pressed that the Spanish report proba bly orignated in the Wilmington sink ing the Spanish schooner derelict loaded with old iron, as reported by the Asso ciated Press today. Spanish After the Oregon? New York, May 17.—A special copy righted dispatch from San Lucia, West Indies, to The World says: A large strange warship was sighted last night lying off the west coast of this island. Others were also seen to the northward of St. Lucia. These vessels are believed hero to be a Spanish squadron watch ing for the United States battleship Oregon, which may pass close to this island on its way to Key West. Spanish Emissary Sent I’p. Decatur, Ala., May 17. — William Broncllo, a sailor, was arrested here on suspicion of being a Spanish emissary. Bronello told a story of having deserted his vessel at Ship island because it was bound for Cuban waters and he was afraid of being drawn into the war. Bronello was tried for carrying con cealed weapons, convicted and sentenced to six months iu the coal mines. British Cruiser For Iloilo. Hong-Kono, May 17.—The British secoudclass cruiser Piquq has been or dered to the island of Jloilo, of tho Phil ippine group, for the protection of tho merchants whose lives and property are threatened by tho insurgents. To Accept Press Messages. New York, May 17. — The Anglo- American Telegraph company this morn ing issyed the following: “Pending further decision by the chief signal offi cer, We will accept press messages with out restrictions.” Printed In New York. New York, May 17. — An uncon- j firmed dispatch from Havana is printed I here to the effect that an American ves sel engaged in removing torpedoes at Cabanas was blown up and that the en- | tire crow perished. Nothing is known at Kep West of any such disaster. SPANISH TRAP IS WRECKED. Cruiser Wilmington Semis a Danger ous Schooner to the Hottom. Key West, May 17. — The United States cruiser Wilmington, Commander C. C. Todd, when about 30 miles oft’ Havana yesterday, fired four shells into a Spanish trap, iu the shape of a dere lict, sinking it and thus doing away ! with another piece*of Spanish trickery. The commander of the Wilmington had been warned by dispatch boats that some dangerous wreckage was drifting about the spot mentioned and tho cruiser steamed in that direction to in- | vestigate the reports. An old Spanish schooner, with her deck loaded to the rails with rusty iron, car wheels, etc., closely packed together, was found floating m the track of torpedo beats and dispatch boa f s. The iron laden sc hooner had evidently been sent out of Havana harbor in the hope that a torpedo boat or small craft of the blockading force would crash into it and be so damaged as to cause her to sink. As wires were noticed around the iron rails on the schooner. Commander Todd believed ♦he Spanish trap might also contain explosives and therefore, laying off a considerable distance from her, his guns promptly sent her to the bottom. HALF OF GRESHAM SINKS. United States Revenue Cutter Has Accident In St. Lawrence. Ogdensburg, N. W, May 17.—One- half of the United States revenue cut ter Gresham went to the bottom of the St. Lawrence river this morning and now rests in 25 feet of water. The steamer had been cut in two and pon- tooued for passage through the Cana dian canals to Montreal, where she was to be reunited and sent to join the navy. While waiting for the tugs today to start down the river the bow section, 48 feet in length, suddenly careened to one side forcing the pontoon under the wa ter. The upper pontoon then shifted position, drawing the other pontoon en tirely away from tho boat section, al most turning it bottom side np. Four teen seamen were thrown into tho wa ter, but all escaped. The accident was caused by overload ing the top deck, making the small sec tion top heavy. The ironclad steam yacht Comanche, belonging to Mark Hanna, is passing down the St. Lawrence canal enroute to New York to be turned over to tho government to use for war purposes. Rough Riders Almost Ready. San Antonio, Tex., May 17.—As soon as 200 more troops from the Indian Ter ritory arrive here Colonel Roosevelt’s regiment of rough riders will lx* ready to move toward Cuba. It is thought that the movement will liegin Thurs day. The saddles and horse outfits were distributed among the men today. The camp is under strict military rule and few of the men are allowed to leave the barracks. Ensign Hagloy Is at Rest. Raleigh, May 17.—Ensign Worth Bagley, killed iu the engagement at Cardenas a week ago, was laid to rest here. Almost the entire city turned out to honor the memory of the brave young officer who died in defense of hi* country. The interment was at Oak- wood cemetery. Official Hulletin From Ilawarden An nounces That the Famous Hrltoa Will Probably Succumb In Twenty- Four Hours. Hawardkn, May 17.—Mr. Gladstone’s! physician says this afternoon: > ’Tho end K now near. Mr. JGlad- ■tone has taken little nourivhment. He breathes honvily for a tew min utes and then bin breathing/ [ 6 hardly perceptible.” Mrs. Gladstone is withjm>r dying hus band. She and other.yof the family do not leave the room tor more than a few minutes at a time y ' An official bulletin just issued says: Mr. Glndstqne has taken a serious turn for the wersa and his death may bo expecto^'in 24 hours. Mr. Heury Gladstone arrived from Loiuhu on a special train this after noon He said before he left Loudon that be feared that his father was sink ing rapidly. Mr. Gladstone did not rest well last night. His sleep was broken and he was somewhat exhausted this morning. The patient, however, did not seem to be suffering. A bulletin issued at 3:40 p. m. today says: There has been a serious failure of Mr. Gladstone’s strength during the last six hours. His pulse is with diffi culty perceptible at the wrists and the extremities are cold. When offered medicine at 4:"0 p. m. today Mr. Gladstone exclaimed, “No, mt.” Apart from this be has seldom spoken except to commence a prayer. He is practically unconscious. CREELY IS VERY CAUTIOUS. Adopts Measures to Withhold News of Our Two Squadrons. Washington, May 17. — Brigadid General Greely, chief of the signal ser^ vice and in charge of all strategic con trol of telegraphic and cable lines, has adopted energetic measures to prevent the admiral of the Spanish squadron now iu Carribcan waters from keeping posted on the whereabouts and move ments of the United States squadrons and of our prospective naval and mili tary operations. Last night he telegraphed to the New I York manager of the Haytien Cable I company forbidding the sending or re ceipt of any messages, except official messages to or from the United States government, disclosing the movomfinU of our fleets or ships. The mauagef an swered this morning that the inhibition would be strictly observed. If Admiral Sampson is iu Haytien waters, as is conjectured, then this ca ble restriction makes it impossible for his movements to become known except to the government, or if known, it is impossible to send out the information except through the government. General Greely also telegraphed the Anglo-American Cable company ‘.his morning, renewing their attention to the prohibition against any messages inimical to the interests of tin* govern ment and in particular forbidding the sending or receipt of messages describ ing the movements of our ships or pros- pective military movements. This latter step was taken in view of the notice of the Anglo-American Tele graph company that “pending further decision by the chief signal officer we will accept press messages without re- t strictions.” Cabinet Day at Capital. Washington, May 17.—This being cabinet day fewer callers were in evi dence at the White House than yester day. Representative Faris of Indiana, the first comer, left some appointment papers and Representative Hicks, who, with Senator Penrose and other Penn sylvanians is urging Messrs. Wiley and Gobiu for brigadier generalships, called to press their appointment. The strangers who “make it a point to pay their respects to the president whenever in Washington” are very much in evi dence nowadays and there were several such at the White House today. Crackers For the Soldiers. St. Louis, May 17.—Captain Duval of tho United States commissary dejuirt- ment has made a contract with local bakeries for <!U>,000 pounds of army crackers. This is equivalent to 10,000 barrels of flour. On each will l* printed “Remember tho Maine.” Besides the big contract for hard bread, Captain Duvall has the contract iu this city for 28,000 gallons of vinegar. Damaged Cable Repaired. New York, May 17.—Tho central cable office of the Western Union Tele graph company sends out notice today that it is advised by the West Indira and Panama company that their cabli between Sati Lucia and St. Vincent ha been repaired, restoring cable commi nication with St. Viu ut, Grom ‘ Barbadoes, Trinidad and Demarara. Ohio Soldiers For Tampa. Cleveland, May 17.—The followii dispatch was received here early today from Colonel C. L. Kennan, command I lug the Fifth regiment Ohio volant* infantry: “Have just received tel graphic orders from the war department to move my regiment to Tampa, , -' , - Shall prolmbly start Wednesday.” Guenther Put In Charge. Washington, May 17. — Brigadi General Francis L. Guenther has assigned to temporary command of tia troops concentrated at Washington fc purposes of rgauizatiou. ,