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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
AN OLD STORY REVIVED.
How Grant and Sheridan Planned to
Invade Spain with United States
Troops.

NEW YORK, June 15.
The Herald this morning, publishes an in
terview with a prominent army officer whose
name is not given, in which the officer tells
of plan made in 1874 of an invasion of
spain by American troops. The idea grew
out of the butchery of Ryan, the flibuster-
ing leader, and nearly one hundred of his
followers in Cuba.
Gen. Grant was present at the time and he
is said to have made every preparation for
hostilties in event of Spain refusing the de-
mands of the United States for separation
for the barbarous execution of Ryan and his
followers.
Gen. Sheridan was rendered command of
the proposed invading army with Gen. Mead
as his chief of staff.
Grants intention was to rendezvous 80 900
veterans of the civil war who were to be mo-
bilized near Il W York and q fleet prepared
To carry them across the Atlantic in .wo d.
visions. The idea was to pretend it for ser
vice on the island of Cuba, but really to land
on the shores of Spain and march inland to
Madrid.
Both Grant and Sheridan deemed the move
ment a feasible one and had the United States
declared war, it would have been attempted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
To0Us SOLDIERS HOME.


The 18th of June is generally observed at
this Post. but as it falls upon Sunday. Satur-
day (the l6th) will be observed instead, un-
der the direction of Cutler Post, No. 4s, G.
A. Il. The procession will form at $50 p.
NJ, sharp, the right resting on Rockland
street. in the following order:
National Home band, B. w. Theme, leader.
Cutler Post, No. As, G. A. r.,
F. c. Goodwin, commander.
Officers of the Home, orator, chaplain and
invited guests.
Veteran members of the Home under the
command of company sergeants.
National Home Fire Department.
R II. Black, foreman.
The procession will move in the usual line
of march to the cemetery, where the ceremo-
MES will be performed.
The following is the order of exercises at
the cemetery
Music, National Home Band
Prayer.
Mecoration of graves,
Veterans of the Home
During this ceremony the band will play
Dirge.)
Grafton, Hon. II. M. Heath of Augusta
Music. National Home Band
Hymn, America. BY the assemblage
Benediction.
At the close of the exercises at the ceme-
terry Memorial Day concert by the Home
Band, b. W. Theme leader, will take place
at $50 o'clock. The following will be the
programme:
March-Honor the Brave, Robinson
Overture--America. Moses
Polka-Young America, Levy
(COrnet solo, Mr.. Spross.)
Fantasia-The Death of Nelson, Brahann
Baritone oblgato, Mr.. Nolan.)
Selection--Scotch, Robert Bruce.
--Bonnisseau
War memories, or A Day in Camp of 80,
Reeves
The Saturday afternoon program will be
rendered at the concert, Sunday afternoon,
June II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
BY TELEGRAPH.
SIGNAL SERVICE.
MAINE DISPATCHES.
ITALIAN LABORERs
6ent to Maine on Pools Errands.

BANGOR, June Is.
Since the beginning of operations along
the Canadian Pacific line in Maine, there has
oeen constant stream Of Italians going and
coming between New York aud Bangor, and
as many as six hundred have arrived in one
week. This week there are three hundred
or more in the State, one hundred of them
being in this city. They are without dollar
and are the victims of big swindie. 1t is
true that many thousands have found en-
ployment, but they came under regular con-
tract, are able bodied and work is provided
Them beforehand. The others are swindled
IN this way, according to a contractor here
There is" he says, "in New York what is
known as an Italian bank, and men Connect
e with it seek out about one hundred Ital.
ians and represent to them that they can have
labor here all summer at 50 per week pro-
v'ding they furnish s. to pay for transpor
ta'ion. This they do, and then they gener
ally leave by the Babgor and New York
steamship Line, or bys sonie Sound boat.
heir passage Dy The former costs 81, and
the swindlers pocket the balance. Arriving
at Bangor the men go into wilderness and
find no work, for the reason, that no one
wants them"
The lot here have just tramped out dis
ance of one hundred miles, terrorizing the
habitants along the route, and robbng hen.
roOs,s. barns and even houses with all the
freedom OF freebooters. As a precaution
the city has fed them, and they sleep along
the wharves and about the cars. The steam
ship company refuses to return them. The
city will probably soon take some action pro-
hlbitng their landing unless the company
g'ves bond that they shall be self-suppor.-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
STRIKE
And Other News from Oakland.

Special to the kennebec Journal.
OAKLAND, June 10.
The operatives in the Cascade wooden mill
struck yesterday for higher wages. They
that they have stood two cut downs
but the one last Monday was more than good
nature could endure, and the weavers and
pinners struck in a body, which compelled
the other operatives to quit. How the matter
will be adjusted remains to be seen. Busi-
less is good and our population is increas-
ing. To illustrate, Mrs. VIM. A. Blake the
wife of one our enterprising young mer-
chants, on Thursday, gave birth to two
bouncing boys. The delegates
I -om the State convention came home in ex-
c .llent cheer, and al hou-h h their favorite
was not nominated, they pro Mise Hon. Ed
win c. Burlcigh rousing aud old-fashioned
majority in Oakland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
YALE ATHLETICS.
c, H Sheriff.. Jr, Breaks Two Ameteur
Records in Sprint Running.

New HAVEN, June Is.
c. II. Sheriff., Jr., 's9, Yales famous
sprint runner, ran three trial heas at the
hamilton Park today. He broke two of the
American amateur records and tied another,
Tie suppants the T. cords made by such
fam us runners as Lon Myers. Harry Brooks,
Yale, SO, and ties the record made by Wen
dell Baker. Harvards late champion. He
covered 220 yards in % 80 sec. and $50 yds
in 25 40 sec. The latter time displaces Nv
er's record of 26 seconds. On the second
trial he secured two records. doing l25 yards
l2 3-5 sec thereby ying Bakers record
and finish ng in the even time of Is sec thu
planting Brooks record of ID II see
), tn third trial he did 300 yards in 20 sec
o, this being one-ffth of second slowe,
than the first trial, and just equal to Myers
championship record. The distances ana
times were carefully verified. Sherilf-
name will undoubtedly go into the record Ia
bies.
At Yale field C. b. Bergher IS tried for
the hurdle record at l20 yards. He covered
the distance in Is 3-5 seconds which gives
b. m the credit of the college record, but Is
trlne slower than the American amateur rec
ord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16

WASHINGTON, JuHP To-
The following Maine pensions have been
granted:
Or yinal, invalid, Jas. W. Achorn, Cam
len; Geo. B. Fisher, Corrinna; Chadpourhe
n. Warren, navy, Auburn; 1hos. Ward
Lewiston Albert Mcintosh, Belfast. Res-
grafton and increase, Thos. Violette, Old
,owp. Increase, Kendall Pollard, Lockes
Mills: Nathaniel S. Hoyt, Bangor. Reissue
Elisha S. Chapel. navy, Pembroke; Jas
Burnic, Portland; VIM. f. Bailey, East
Bradford. Original, wido IS, ETC., Eleanor
NJ, Mother of Orren L. Stuart, Machias;
minors of John NJ. Webber, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
SPORTING NEWS.
BostOnS, Kashinetons, indianapolis and
DetfoitS Win.
Two American Amateur Records Beat
en- at Yale
The National League.

At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Z, Pitts
burgs B. Base hits. Washingtons 5, Pitts
burgs I. Errors Washingtons 8, Pittsbures
8. Batteries, ODay and Deasley for Wash
ington; Calvin and Miller for Pittsburg
At tBoston-Bostons 5 .Chicagos 2. Base hits,
Bostons 6, Chicagos 3. Errors, Bostons l, Chi
Cages 3. Batteries, Clarkson and Kelly for
Boston; krock and DAILY for Chicago.
At phia-Philadelp ,, Indi-
annapolis 5. Base hits, Philadelphias 10,
indianapolis 10. Errors, Phladelphias 4,
Indianapolis 8. Batteries, Buffinton and
Clements for Philadelphia; Healy and Daily
for indianapolis.
At New York-New Yorks 2, Detroits 3.
Base hits, New Yorks 8, Detroits-s. Errors
New Yorks g. -Detroits =. Batteries, Wslch
and O'Rouke for New York; Conway and
CANCEL for Detroit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
Commencement Exercises at Brown
University.

PROVIDENCE, June Is.
At $50 the commencement exercises at
Brown University were continued by band
concert followed by addresses by members
of the graduating class. the planting of the
class tree, smoking class papers, and singing
the class hymn with college songs on the
chapel steps. President Robinson closed
the speaking exercises with brief remarks.
There will be promenade concert this
evening. the usual spreads, society recep-
tons and senior class supper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The subcommittee appointed to prepare
the roll of the republican national convention
had some sharp debates on contested seats
and decided that both sides be seated in the
Without vote. the convention to
decide the question. The only change made
was TO allow Dakota 10 delegates instead OF
six.
Walt whitman, poet, is report very much
better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
GRIMES and ACCIDENTS.
A MISPLACED SWITCH
Causes the Cleveland Express to Collide
with Freight Car.

PIrTssuRG. June l5.
This morning the Cleaveland fast express
on the Pittsburg & Lake Erie railroad, while
running at the rate of thirty miles an hour,
ran through misplaced switch in the COM
panys yard at Charters station, and collided
with loaded freight car standing on the side
track.
The engineer and fireman jumped from
the engine, thereby escaping with slight
bruises. Baggage Master McDermitt was
fatally injured. Conductor Irwin was badly
bruised but will recover. Several of the
passengers we're slightly injured. The en-
gine. baggage car and one coach were totally
wrecked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
Notes.

The naval appropriation bill has been COM
pleted in committee, and will be reported to
the House in day or two. The items OF
greatest interest relate to new vessels, and
the section of the bill touching these is sub
stautially as follows: The President is au-
thorzed to have constructed by contract two
steel cruisers of about 5000 tons displace-
ment. at cost of not more than 81 200, 900
each; one steel cruiser of about $500 tons
to cost not more than Sl,S00000 and one
armored cruiser of about 7 800 tons, to cost
not more than $3,50O,000. The 5000 ton
cruisers are to be built under guarantee to
run at least 10 knots per hour and the $500
ton vessel at least 20 knots. Toward procur-
ing the armor and armament of domestic
manufacture of the vessels authorized to be
built 81 900, 900 is appropriated and an ap-
propriation of 81 .00o,000 is made for begin
ming the construction of the vessels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
BLAINE AND PROTECTION.
He WIN Accept II the Nomination II
Made Unanimous.

CHICAGO, June 10.
The most noticeable development of TO-
day is the revival of Blaine talk. The Cali
fornia delegation will arrive in the morning,
on special train bearing banner inscribed,
Blaine an Protection" This news gives
grea; satisfaction to Blaine's adherents. j.
n. Haynes, national committeeman from
Ms,ne, gave it without any qualification that
II Mr.. Blaine were nom,n mated unanimously,
he would not decline to run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
NOMINATIONS
BY the Knox County Third Party Con
vention.

CAMDEN. June Is.
The prohibition county convention met
here this afternoon. A full county ticket
was nominated The senators nominated
are j. Fred Hall. Rockland; j. Shaw Gushee,
of Appleton, fa,h of Stephen J. Gushee,
senator from Knox county. Volney Is. Cush-
ing, the prohibition candidate for governor,
IS present and speaks tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16

Mary 8. Prescott, the authoress and poet,
died Thursday night, at the home Of Richard
Prescott, in Newburyport, Mass. one ns.
contributed largely to several prominent
magazines and wrote many children = s.c!,es
ahe was : sister of Harriet Prescott Sponord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
General Congressional News.

On Thursday Hon. Perry Belmont was
authorized to report the following bill pro-
viding for permanent exposition of the
three Americas, in honor of the four hun
iredth anniversary of the discovery of Amer
lea:
BE it enacted, that a permanent exposition
of the three Americas May be established at
the national capital under the joint auspices
of the forty States and territories, and
the sixteen independent nations of the Amer
lean continent.
Sec 2. That the President of the United
States is hereby authorized to appoint gov
ernmental board of nine directors to formu-
late plan for the proposed exposition.
Sec. 3. That said plan shall include the
appointment of an advisory board of sixty
two members, one to be appointed by the
governor of each of the forty-six States and
Territories, and one by the executive of each
of the sixteen independent American na-
tons.
Sec. 4. That space for sail permanent
exposition of the three Americas be as
signed, under the direction of the President,
in some unoccupied governmental reserva-
ton in the city of Washington, as follows:
First, space for u permanent state and terri
torial building for permanent exhibit of the
iustries of the Al States and Territories of
he United States, and space to be ava Liable
whenever sand States and Territories, or
majority thereof shall make the necessary
appropriations for the expenses OF said build
lag and exhibits second, space for a parma-
uent three Americas building for a perma-
neut exhibit of the history, antiquities, re-
sources, arts and industries of the 10 Span
ist-A mcrIcan republics. the empire of Bra
al, the Dominion Of Canada and the various
colonies of North, Central and South Amer
lea, said space to be ava liable whenever said
nations and colonies, or a majority thereof,
shall make the necessary appropriations for
the expenses of said building and exhibit;
third, suitable site for a statue of Christie
pher Columbus, said site to be available
whenever the necessary funds are provided
for the expenses of said statue.
Sec. 3. That when the plan shall have
been formed as provided in section g the
President of the United States is authorized
to invite the several States and Territories of
the United States, and the several nations of
the three Americas to appoint their respect
i've members of the advisory board, and to
participate in sa d exposition in the manner
heretofore provided
Sec. 8. That the sum of $25 900 out of
any money in the treasury not otherwise ap-
propriated, or SO much thereof as may be
necessary, is hereby appropriated to defray
the necessary expenses of the said board of
directors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
DISASTER AT SEA.
Tic Captain and Crew OF the Lost Snip
Arrive on the Larnica.


NEW OH, JUHt 10.
The steamer Larnica from London arrived
off the light ship today with Capt. Soper and
crew of the Boston ship Zouave on board.
The particulars of the disaster to the Zouave
cannot, as vet, be ascertained. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
rsouor s.i.ed At Old Orchard.

BiDDEFORD. June 10.
sheriffs .Goldthwaite and Stewart today
seized over $500 worth of liquors from {.
n. Guppy Co.'S drug store at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
HALLOwELL.

Henry Sampson, Esq, and family, Of
house in this city. They will remain during
the summer.
Mr. John Cottle has position in New
London, Conn.
Chas. Mason, Esq, of Augusta, was in the
city Friday.
Judge and Mrs. II. X. Baker left for Chi
cago Thursday, where they will visit their
children, who reside in that city and vicinity.
The society of the "Y's" met with Miss
Matte Z. Randall last evening.
Miss Annie Hayward of Augusta, was in
the city yesterday.
The first graduating exercises of the new
City High School, passed off pleasantly Fri
day afternoon in the presence of goodly
number of friends and relatives. The fol-
lowing is the program;
Prayer, Rev. Mr. Holbrook
Music, Quartette
Essay The German Empire,
H. T. Getchell
Essay, Miss Gertrude Harrington
Music, Quartette
Essay--Protection, Willie Henderson
Essay-Womans Place, Miss Wiley
Music.
History, (school reminisccnces)
H. 4. Getchell
Prophecy, Miss Wiley
1.-The 18th Century" with valedictory,
Miss Blanchard
Music.
Presentation Of Diplomas.
The Ave graduates, Misses Wiley, Har-
rington, and Blanchard, Messrs. Getchell
aud Henderson made very creditable show
ing, and in modest, unostentatious manner,
and on that very account all the more effec-
tive, carried ont their parts to the satisfac-
ton of those present. The music was
furnished by a mixed quartette, composed Of
Mrs. Clough, Miss Clough, Messrs. Marston
and Hawes. The floral decorations we're
simple and appropriate. Back of the plat
form was the class motto: mon quis. sed
qud." Mr.. Beverage the principal and Miss
Thomas, his assistant are surely to be con-
graduated on their first years work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16

inspired by Bismarck, against attributing to
him warlike attitude, and expresses the
hope that William II will continue to accept
the counsels Of the Chancellor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
The following is the standing of the league
cuhs mn IN date
New England League.

N0" 0u6fdH0 0odBuo'
AT Salem-Salems IA, Lynns 0. Base
hits, Salems :, Lynns 4. Errors. Salems
5, Lynns IL. Batteries, Turner and Hines
Demaris and Gilligan.
AT Observation-Disclosures 7, Manchesters
4. Base hits, Worcesters IL, Manchesters I.
Errors, Worcesters 8, Manchesters 10. Bat
teries Walker and Derby; Ellis and Clarke.
The following is the standing of the New
England League clubs up to date:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
THE NATIONS CAPITOL
Consideration Of the Army Ap-
preparation Bill Defeated.
Resolutions Of Sympathy to Gsrmany's
Royal Family Adopted.
Several Private Bills Passed-Fun Text
OF Bill for Exposition of the
three Americas
WASHINGTON, June Is.
Houaa

motion to consider the army appropria-
ton bill was defeated, and the House pro-
ceeded to the consideration of the private
calendar.
After several hours were spent in the con-
sideration of private bills the House passed
bills for the relief Of Ellen P. MoIler and
John II. Newman.
Mr.. McCreary presented and the House
unanimously passed the following resolu-
ton:
Resolved, By the House of Representa-
tives OF the Uhited States of America, that
we have heard with profound sym ,Iathy of
tue death of the Emperor Frederick. He
VAS distinguished as soldier, having
been made field marshal for his
Conspicuous services in the Austro and Fran
co-Prussian wars. He was friendly aivo-
cate of a friendly and liberal policy in Ger
many and we express our respectful SYM
pathy 10 the German nation iu the loss of
their great and renowned ruler. The House
then took a recess till evening
AT its evening session the House passed
forty-nine private pension bills and at 1880
adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
PORTLAND LATIN SCHOOL.
PORTLAND. ME.

EOEGIAANDs ME-
IN. isclifies for Instructions in Academic Studies
Tsl.A, IN .A,nitary Drill: Faculty; rheo r. Leighton,
~. ~; scsh.a z. Crane, (Brown). Head Masters;
Ms. M.s.. =. Cushing, (Yale), Edmund A. DeGaSno.
~ @sesnton). Nasfsrs; Prot. 3. r Klennez. TAotician
- ~ .astfuetor In the Modern Languages. Boarding
~ ~ admitted on any date. For fall infofna
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American Association.

American Association.
At Kansas City-kansas City II, Cincin-
natl l3.
At -Baltimores /, Brooklyns
3.
At Observation-Disclosures IL, Athletics 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
The Emperor's Wish Concerning his
Resting Place.

Before his death the Emperor gave d.
rections that his remains be inferred in Gar
rison church, at Potsdam. Within an hour
of the receipt of the news of his death many
houses were draped in black and many citi-
zens appeared in mourner's garb.
The Journal Des Debate, referring to the
new Emperor recalls his protest, evidently
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-16
FOREIGN intelligence.
FREDERICK WILLIAM DEAD.
Death Comes Peacefully and Quietly.
His Entire Family Surround His Couch
and Remain Until the Last

BERLIN. June Is.
Emperor Frederick died at IL O'Clock,
Friday. AT his bedside were his wife, who
bad been his constant companion since the
beginning of the final relapse, and all the
members of the royal family. During the
first part of the night the condition of the
Emperor was comparatively favorable. At
o'clock this morning, however, he became
very restless and soon after the whole family
assembled in an adjacent room. The court
preacher was present. For some time after
his restless spell, the Emperor lay in leth-
argic condition. sometimes rousing for few
moments. During the last hour of his life,
he made several fruitless efforts to make him
self understood. He died without strug-
gle. His family were all present at his bed
shie. Herr Won Werner sketched the En-
perOr's features Immediately.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-14

"You were speaking about what a begin
ner should do. Where can he get u training
in literary work. There are no schools of
literature. What must he dor asked re-
porter of Richard Watson Glider, of The
Century.
'He must saturate his mind with the best
literature and he must practice, practice,
practice!"
"Wherc will he get an opportunity to prac-
ticel Write an article and submit it to a
magazine, and if it is rejected write an
otherm
my idea is that he should begin any
where. Give away his contributions; get
used to seeing them in type; get his own crit
icisms of them in type and his neighbours
criticisms of them. 1t may spoil a weakling,
but it knocks the conceit out of a sensible
man to see his writings in cold type l adj
wise young men and women who are deter
mined to be writers to write, write, write
and, if necessary, to give away their writ
ings until they finally become valuable,
They should not try, however, as some
innocently do, to give them away to the
first class paying periodicals. 1t is no in
ducement to a magazine editor to be told
that he can have a contribution for nothing,