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SKATERS RAID.

1t was cosmopolitan group that
sat around the campflres OF Slater Q
Horse. The troop mbered twen-
ty men all told, drawn from every
one Of the Anglo-Saxon races Of the
planet. There were Americans.
Englishmen, Canadians, Australi-
ans, and South Africans, and they
had come from the ends Of the
earth to take part in such q row as
promised to follow when Cuba Lib
ra set up her flag against that of
Spain. There leader was a Virgin
ian, there was not a Cuban or q
Spaniard in the company, and the
name of Slater's Troop was name
Of terror to the government forces
from Pinar del Rio to Sagua la
Grandc.
To see them thus encamped no
one would have supposed that they
were engaged in one of the most
daring raids that had been adven-
tured since the war opened in '95.
The officers-there were but two
sat democratically on the ground
among their men there was tink-
ling Of banjos, and q mingled
sound of confused talking and of
jovial, free-hsnded profanity. The
shadows of the men loomed big on
the background of tropical vegete-
tation. where the red fre light
flashed fitfully from time to time
and now the form of tethered
horse, and now the figure of a SEN
try leaning against smooth coated
palm.
1t was no small affair that these
men were engaged in-nothing less
in fact, than a raid on the "trocha"
itself. 1t is not the policy of the
Cuban leaders to risk a pitched
battle 80 to arouse the enthusiasm
of the men, and at the same time
keep the enemy on the alert, such
expeditions are undertaken from
time to time.
They have encamped some fifty
miles from the Spanish lines and
the attack was fixed for the next
night. A dash across the country
stealthy advance on the fortifica-
ton, another dash. sabre and re.
volver, and triumphal retreat
this was the program that Slater's
Horse proposed to itself.
Next morning they rode up and
down the rolling hills in the early
dawn for two hours. and then rest.
ed for the heat OF the day in q COO
and very secluded grove, where
they would be screened from any
wandering guerillas. Late at nigh,
they saddled again and rode cauti
ously forward till they were no,
more than forty rods from the tro
cha itself. They could see the
watchfires on the further side o.
the great redoubt, shining between
the strands Of the barbed wir,
fence stretched along the brink.
Between them and the trocha lay
a dangerous obstacle, an ingeniouI
defense composed of q number o.
wires drawn six inches apart and
foot above the ground. This form
ed network over which il was i'm
possible to ride and as its widtl
was uncertain, was dangerous t,
leap. Slater knew Of this impedi
ment, however, and had made hi
plans accordingly. half a dozel
then dismounted in silence, an
taking each pair of nippers fror
his saddle bags, crept forward int
the darkness. The rest Of th
troop sat silently on horsebac
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-11-19

Nor A BIT.-Amicus-Why do
you use the expression funny jokes !
Aren't oil jokes funnyI
Editor-Not by long shot The
Jokes that other fellows get OIL at
your expense are never funny
Truth.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-11-19

together on the earth. A moment.
and the little company. with the
impetus Of bullet. had crashed
into the shrinking spot and sunk
right in for Eve horses lengths.
, There was q simmer all about M
the men SWING the machetes above
their heeds and urged on the plung-
ing horses. The Spaniards direct
~ in front strove to get clear, to
have more room for 6ghting. and
the insurgents pushed forward to
the furthest inch. II really seemed
for . little. that they would win
through the Spanish racks.
The guerilIas next the troop werss
|exehaagiag desperate sword strekea
with their antagonists, while those
farther ont were pressing closer,
and firing wildly into the swirl OF
light with their revolvers. Five Of
Slater's men had gone down be.
meath the blows that came from the
front and rear alike. There we're
but twelve left. and these redoubled
their efforts to break through the
trap that held them fast. Slater
rode in front. slsshing right and
left with q huge machete. He cut /,
down an opposing trooper, pistoled
the horse as the rider fell, and
spurred forward into the space thus
provided.
His men followed. and by sheer
dint Of blows managed TO gain s
few yards more. But the foe gath,
cred close, and again two Of tn,
handful went down. The air was
all a-quiver with steel blades about
the fight, but now that the insuf-
gents, had got fairly in motion once
more, they were slowly yet surely
thrusting their way through the
circling crowd. But they lost @
mau for every yard they won. Pts-
tol bullets hummed through Ihe
melee. striking down friend and
foe alike. One of the women vas
hit as she fired into the dense gray
ranks; the other, either woun,led
or fainting, slid from the saddle,
and both disappeared beneath ehe
press. e
While Slater's horse thus melted
apace, Slater rode in the front, and
knew not how the Others fafsd. !
He only knew that he was hew ang I
his desperate way forward as a hp ssh I
man hews his way through .thei
tropical jungle. He had lost his
hat and his hair was clotted andi
dripping with blood. bat he tbok,
no heed Of the wounds; all his ef |
fort was to reach the open space be-
yond. And at last, bleeding horsel
and man, he swayed into the cleari
ground and looked aboat fer hid
men.
Not one had followed; he waa
alone. The women he had rescued
were gone, too. He stared a5ou4
as dazei, while the Spasisrds stood
and wondered ut the man who had
done SO nightly in the battle{
The blood was pouring from deel
cut in the neck Of his horse. Th4
animals knees began to softer, and
presently it sank to the ground.
Slater fell with it. The treopa
rushed forward, but when theN
came to him he was dead, with thd
red blade still clutched in his fling 4
ers. /
And the women for whom thisi
score OF men had recklessly thrown.
away their lives lay trampled andt
crushed beneath the hoofs Of thei
guerilla horse. But shall 10 thsre-t
fore be said of Skaters troOp tIaatt
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-11-19

IL is country Of the sun,
Full of forgotten yesterdays,
When time takes Summer in his care,
And fills the distance of her gaze.
IL stretches from the open sea
To the blue mountains beyond:
The world is vagabondia
To him who is q vagabond.
In the beginning God made man
Out of the wandering dust men say;
And in the end his life shall be
A wandering wind and blown away.
There is a tavern, / have heard,
Not far, aud frugal. kept by One
Who knows the children of the Word,
And welcomes each when day il done.
Some say the house Il. lonely set
IN Northern night, and snoxslrifss keep
3Ae aiIenz 3o0f: lAs hearth I4 <8Izl
And all my fellows gone to sleep.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-11-19

Had my will hear the sea
Thunder a welcome on the shore:
/ know where lies the hostelry
And who should open me the door.
BLISS CARMAy.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-11-19
Washington City and
Potomac Railroad Company.

Time Table," Effect Monday. $50 A. M. october s. 1896
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-09
CHARGED With Violation OF Game Laws.

Moose River, Sept. s.-(Special)--
Jack Lauriston of Canada, was arrest
ed mere yesterday charged with the
violation of the game laws, Commits
Sioner Carleton had been taking spec
ial pains for several months to secure
his arrest. 1t is claimed that he is the
worst and most notorious poacher in all
northern Maine. The arrest was eff
fccted by Warden Fred T. Davis who
had a warrant for his apprehension and
who for a long time had been on the
look out for him. but on account of
I.auriStons absence in Canada or in
the great mort hcrn forests had been un-
able to find him until today. Mr.. Laur-
iston is a noted bear hunter and it is
alleged bats each of his traps with a
" hole deer
ON account of the absence of Trial
Justice Holden. the trial was post
poucd until Wednesday,. Sept - Mr.
Lauriston giving bonds for his appear
ance on that date. Mr.. Carleton will
personally conduct the case for the
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-09
BATH NEWS.
Democrats Hold Rally. Tuesday Evening -Ar-
thur Sewal Pays Big Tax

Bath, Sept. S.-(SpeciaD Bath Dem
ocrats are taking their turn. tonight.
and holding a rally at the Alameda
Early in the evening they demonstrate
cd their JOY over the result Of the Ar
kansas election by firing a few fire
works and booming the city cannon 81
times. The Alameda contained quite
a number of people. this evening. but
no such crowds as the Republicans
have drawn at their rallies Tho
speakers were Hon, Melvin T. Frank
Of Portland. the free silver candidate
for Governor. and f. X Foster OF
Massachusetts. They spoke mainly on
the financial question. The Republi-
cans have a rally next Saturday even
ing. which Will be addressed by Hon.
Lee Fairchild of Colby
The taxes have just been committed
10 the collector, and it is learned that
Of the II citizens who pay over $1,000
tax. Hon. Arthur Scwall is one Of
them. his tax being $lffS.S7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-09
Weather Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, Sept. S.-The area of
high pressure has moved from Penn
sylvania to New brunswick, incrcas-
ing in magnitude. The second high
area has moved south to Montana.
giving the temperature of "a degrees
at Helena.
The storm has moved from NORTH
Dakota to Kansas. The rain has
fallen in the middle Mississippi and
lower Missouri valleys in the extreme
Northwest
The temperature has risen in the
middle andaower Mississippi and Ohio
valleys. 1t has fallen decidedly in the
plateau region and upper Missouri val
ley. and has remained nearly station
airy elsewhere.
Fair weather will continue in the
Atlantic states, threatening weather
and light showers in the Ohio, middle
and upper Mississippi valleys, and
upper Lake region. The temperature
Will rise in the Atlantic states and
lower Lake region and will fall in the
Missouri ana upper Mississippi valleys,
Signals are displayed ON the Atlantic
coast from New York city to Woods
loll section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-09
PLAYING HAVOC.
MaIignancy Of yellow Fever in Cuba is
Increasing as Season Advances.
Reports Received from Sanitary INSPECTORS
Show Many Have Fallen Victims.

Washington, Sept. S.-Thc maIig-
nancy of the yellow fever in Cuba is
Increasing with the advance of the sea
son. The disease in n most dreadful
type is now playing havoc with the
unacclimated Spanish troops, accord
ing to official reports received from the
sanitary inspectors of the United States
marine hospital service These now
show II deaths in Havana for the week
ending Aug ~ At the military hos
pital, l22 new cases We're under treat
lnent, - in MatanZas. the same num-
Der in Santiago. - at Sagua la Gradnc
and 1870 new saces. with similar condi-
tons in all other sections where Span
iSh forces are maSScd.
The inspector at Havana. in a special
report, says the fever is badly endemic
and is increasing among the civilians
there. Al Santiago Col Nallerpin. of
the Spanish engineers, died. August
- after an illness of only As hours The
disease has spread to the French is
land of Martinique according to the
consular report. The consular report
AT Manzilla reports yellow fever there.
aud says the disease statistics have
neither been published nor recorded in
the office there since the revolution
broke out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-09
CAUSED GREAT STIR.
Action OF Mayor BeaI in Declaring BANGOR
City Council Adjourned the Reason.

Bangor. Sept. S.-An exciting session
of the city government was held to-
night. The common council suspended
the rules and passed an order appro-
prating $6S, eco to complete the Palm
street schoolhouse. the filter plant at
the WatcrWorks and necessary work in
various city departments The Board
of aldermen also suspended the rules
by necessary tWo-thirds vote and
passed the order to a second reading
1t was moved to adjourn to tomorrow
evening to engrOss the order but the
mayor refused to entertain the motion
1t was moved to adjourn without day
and the mayor arbitrarily declared the
motion carried without putting ii to
vote, despite the protests of the alder
men. the majority of whom were on
posed TO adjournment without day A
hot discussion followed. The mayors
action caused great stir.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-09
COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS
Makes His Report Regarding the Business
During Past Year.

Washington. Sept. Reconnaissance
of Patents John s. Seymour, has sub
mittcd to the secretary Of the interior.
his report on the business of the patent
office for the fiscal year ending June
80 1896. 1t shows that As, 105 applica-
tons and caveats have been received,
2i,5S5 patents granted and trade marks
labels and prints registered, and d.
$50 patents withheld and expired. The
receipts from all sources during the
year We're Sl.301 ,090 the expenditures,
81 ,031 ,36S, leaving a surplus of S209, 121
The balance in the treasury Of the
United States on account of the patent
fund, June 80 1885 was 1855, 751 max
ing total With 1896 surplus of 81, 776.-
4le. Applications awaiting action at
the time Of the report We're S943.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-09
TO THE EDITORS.
Mckinley Addresses Several
Ohio Newspaper Men.
Major Tells Visitors Influence of the
Pen With the People.
Chas. Emory Smith Says Maine Will Give 20
900 Republican Majority.

Canton. Ohio, Sept. S.-The Republi
can Editorial Association of ohio calico
upon Major Kinley, today John Hop
ley, the Oldest editor in the state. was
spokesman Major Mckinley was
roundly applauded when he stepped
forward to speak During his speech
he said:
Gentlemen. it is post of singular
honor which you occupy today. | can
not remember any period, save and
except during the war when the Re
publican press so signally represented
national honor and national welfare
as now. This is a year for the press
and the pen. The sword has been
sheathed. The only force now needed
is the force of reason; and the only
power to be invoked is that of intell-
gence and patriotism. applause.
ITO he a real capable and worthy
journalist. wise. honorable and efficient
is to attain the highest plane of human
opportunity and usefulness To love
and proclaim truth for truths sake, to
disseminate knowledge and useful in
formation. to correct misimpressons. TO
cnlighten the miSnformed. to feed eX-
pectant and anxious people with oc-
currences of the world dailv-indeed.
almost hourly to discover and correct
abuses. to fairly and honorably advo-
cate a great cause; in short. to mold
and direct public opinion which is al
ways the mission of journalism, is
surely the noblest of professions Great
applause).
Major McKinlcy's engagements are
multiplying SO rapidly he has decided
nos to go to Zoar this week He will
deSote the next two days to the pre-
paration of speeches which he is to
make Friday and Saturday.
Chas. Emory Smith dincd with Ma
jor Mckinley, tonight. Mr. Smith has
Just returned from speaking tour in
Maine, and says the Republicans will
carry that state by probably more than
- 0On
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-09
ANNUAL MEETING
OF Portland & Rumford Falls Railroad Co.
Held. tuesday.

Portland. Sept. Sat the annual meet
ing of the Portland x Rumford Falls
Railroad Co, held. this morning, the fol
lowing directors We're chosen:
Hugh ]. Chisholm. Portland; Waldo
Pettengill. Rumford Falls; Fred f. Rich
ards. Portland: George G. Wing. Auburn
W. H. Milton. Portland: Il. G. bradford
Portland. The directors elected Hugh j.
Chisholm. president: Waldo pcttcngill
vice president: II. G. Bradford, treasurer
and traffic manager; +. l.. Lovejoy
superintendent.
The total earnings for the past year
were $2ll.H06: operating expenses, Sl2o06N
net earnings. $N6.S3>.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-09
IN NICK OF IlME.
Workmen in Maine Quarry Escape Just in
lime to Avoid Death.

RociIand. Sept. .S-The largest cave
in ever known in this section took
place, This morning, at one of the Cobb
Lime Company's quarries. Several
hundred thousand casks of rock fell
filing the quarry which is 30 feet deep.
about hall full Seventeen men who
were in the quarry were warned by the
falling of small pieces of rock and es-
capped only 20 minutes before the slide"
took place. The derrick ana all the
machinery was destroyed The loss
cannot he estimated. but may be
necessary TO abandon the quarry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-09
FiFTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL
Fair Of the Cumberland County Agricultural
and Horticultural Society.

Gorham Sept. S.-Thc 51th annual fair
of the Cumberland County Agricultural
and Horticultural Society opened sue
cessfully, today. The exhibits were com
plctc.
Today's summaries We're as follows:
The 2.21 class, pacing, purse 500 Tack
Hammer won in five heats; best time.
2.21li.
The S-minutc class trot. purse $3.50. Mel
lie 5. won in five heats: best time. 231Ih
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-09
AT NORTH vASSALBORO.
Enthusiastic Meeting Addressed by Congress
man MiIlken and Judge Stevens.

North Nassalboro. Sept. S.-(SpeciaU.-
Citizens hall WAS crowded to the doors
with an enthusiastic audiences. Tuesday
night. to listen to addresses by Hon
Judge Stevens and Congressman MILL
ken. The meeting WAS presided over by
H. y. e. Aver. who introduced Judge
Stevens. who spoke for ~ minutes. after
which Mr.. Millikou spoke for over an
hour and held the closest attention of the
people vi the close three rousing cheers
were given for Congressman Millikcn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-09
West Washington Fair Opens AuspicousIy.

Cherryfield, Sept S.-The 18th annual
fair of the West Washington Agricu-
tural Society opened today, on the
Cherryfield park. The weather was
fine and the attendance large for the
first day. The exhibit in every depart
ment is the best in the history of the
society. The 40 race was won by Hill
dea. owned by n. 3. Dyer, Millbridge.
The best time was 2.39ll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-09
BRYAN IN NEW ENGLAND,
Arrangements Made for His Presence in This
Vicinity Three Days.

Hartford. Ct. Sept. S.-Colonel Edward
NJ Graves OF this city, one of the Lead
erS of the silver movement in this state
received a letter from Chairman Jones Of
the national Democratic committee stat
ing that VIM J. Bryan will spend three
or TOUR days in the New England states
the latter part of this month or early in
October. Col Graves expects to arrange
for Mr.. Bryan to speak at Stamford from
the train. to make a speech a Seaside
park Bridgeport. and to speak in New
Haven and this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-09
Bicycle Tandem Record Broken.

Vienna, Sept. Sin the international
bicycle tournament here, today, Huet
and Buener covered 400 metres on a
tandem in 80 2-5 seconds, beating the
record for the distance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-09
Bethel Races.

Bethel, Sept. S.-Thc first day OF
Riverside parks sixth annual fair
opened with perfect weather, a good
crowd, display and trotting The green
horse class was an oat race and went
to Coda D., DUNN. Best time, 2.l4lA.
40 CLASS PURSE 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-09

The Dikerman Emery Wheel and Ma
chine Co. at Bridgeport, Ct. is Offering
its creditors 1lla per cent. in hopes of
settlement. The employees are be-
hind in their wages about five weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-09
Connecticut Prohibitionists Nominate.

New Haven. Ct. Sept S-The Pro-
hibitionists, today. nominated Edward
G. Manchester of Winsted for Cover
nor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-09
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Sept. S.-Forecast for
Wednesday: For New England: Fair:
warmer; northeasterly winds.