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The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
MAINE RECRUITS ARRIVE.

Chiokamauga National Park, June 23-
Today's arrivals at the park exceeded
in mum bers those of any day since the
first recruits arrived, the number prob
ably being in excess of 1000. OF this
number 30 were for the First Maine
Two carloads of medicines arrived for the
hospital department.. Col. Hartsuff,
chief of the department., says that the
supplies on hand are now ample for any
demand that is likely to arise in camp.
Perhaps there never was command of
such large proportions enjoying such an
excellent state of health. The death rate
has decreased during the past two weeks
more than 100 per cent. Sentences have
been rendered in the cases of Priyates
Poor Payne and Lonelat of the Eighth
Massachusetts,, charged with having been
asleep on duty. but not having yet been
reviewed by the commanding officer, are
not made public.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
Terrob, sailed out to attack her. The
American Withdrew imnediatelM Ana
MUST BE GENUINE
Dummy Applications fer Bonds VIVA ssna
Be Honoreds


Washington, June 2S.-The following
statement was made at the Treasury
Department. today.
Among the many thousand subscrip-
tons for the smaller amounts Of $500 or
less daily received by the treasury departs
ment there appear almost daily remit
tances from banks and similar institu-'
tions covering long list Of subscribers
in uniform amounts of $500 each. In
these cases no large draft or check is
enclosed for payment for all the suhsorip-
tions. The fact that there is a small
premium offered by large would be in
vestors has stimulated certain persons to
secure pro-forma subscriptions for peo-
pie who have no bona fde intention of
investing in the bonds The pro forma
subscriptions thus obtained are then for
warded by the agent gathering them in
1t is easily to be seen that. the purpose
of the law, which favors an honest sub
scription by the citizens of humber
means, may be thus circumvented. The
treasury has a watchful eye for such
abuses and where the case is clear enough
such subscriptions are unceremoniously
returned to the sender. In other cases
where doubt exists, the Secretary has
prepared and will send letter stating
that the department requires tclear and
unequivOcai statement that in appearing
for the persons whose names are signed
to the subscription paper, you are bona
hde acting on their behalf and not for
the ulteroir advantage of yourself or any
other interest. In the absence of q salts
factory statement from you to the efIert
the subscription papers with your check.
will be returned"
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
POSTAGE STAMPS TO BE USED.

Washington, June a3.-The secretary
of the treasury has decided to make tenn
porary use Of postage for internal revenue
purposes, under the new war revenue
act, and today tine first lot of about a
million was delivered for shipment to
collectors. 1t is estimated that about
to meet the needs of the service until the
regular Issue can be furnished in sutfio-
lent quantities. About 1900, 600 proprie-
tary stamps of the regular issue already
have been sent out and hereafterflarge
daily shipments will be made 1t is now
thought that practically the whole coun-
try will be supplied with all CLASSES Of
stamps by July l OF earlier.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
STORY OF GERMANS LANDING
DISCREDITED.

Washington, June 23.-The reports that
Germany has landed naval force at
Manila is discredited in the most posi-
In the best informed diplomatic circles.
1t Is looked upon as a part of the persis-
tent foreign propaganda inspired from
Madrid, which for weeks has been seeking
to stir up animosity between the United
States. Germany, France and other ooun-
tries. That the report Is purely conjectural
is shown from the fact that there is no
cable communication out of Manila,
and even Admiral Dewey who holds the
shore end of the cable, has not been heard
from in some days.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
RACES AT DOVER.

Dover, N. H., June 23.-The third day
of the harness meeting at the Granite
State park was as successful as precedings
ones Moth Miller won thet 2.19 pace in
straight heats with apparent ease.
Much Ado won the All trot, taking a
new record of 9. IS IA, having things all
his way after the first heat. In the 216
pace Norvine G, won after hard fought
contest. Queen Ruth captured the first
Qualities and gave way to Norvine G.. In
the last heat Journeyman had the lead
and was coming down the stretch like a
whirlwind when be stumbled and turned
Completely over. O'Neil was thrown from
his bicycle over the horse but escaped
uninjured. The horse was also unhurt.
2.19 pace-Moth Miller. first; Sarah
Jane, second; best time 2.15 Ia.
ait trot-Much Ado, first Kendall.
second: best time 2.15 IA.
2.I6 10 pace-Noryine first; Queen
Ruth, second; time 2.13 1.2.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
TO SEND MAIL TO CUBA.

Washington, June 23.-Seconu Assis-
tant Postmaster General Shallenberger
has completed arrangements for sending
mail matter to the United States army
in Cuba. Before the end of the week u
fast mail steamer will be commissioned
to carry mail from Key West to TIE army
of invasion. A large amount of mail
matter has accumulated at Key West
for the invading army and this will be
forwarded by the first United States
steamer.
Gen. Skaters forces were accompanied
by several post office officials who have
carte blanche to make such postal ar
rangements for for the convenience of the
army in CuEa as they uay deem feasible.
A post Office will be established at the
Cuban headquarters of the army and it
will be moved from place to place as
may be expedient.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
FROM SPANIARDS.
omcial Dispatches Regarding Affairs at
Santiago.

Madrid, June 23-2 p. m.-An Eofficial
dispatch from Santiago de Cuba, dated
today, says:
ssThe attack commenced yesterday. The
enemy concentrated his landing forces
in front Of Puenta Barraoo, lying east
ward of our left flank, which extended
for eight leagues along the coast
Another official dispatch from Havana
says:
"The commander at Santiago de Cuba
announces that the American squadron
has commenced the bombardment and is
trying to disembark at Baiquiri and
Punta Barraco.
An American warship has shelled and
destroyed a small wooden fort near
Cienfuegos. Seven Spaniards were slight
" woundsd.''
A dispatch just received here from San
Juan de Porto Rico. says: An Amo-
rican cruiser appeared off the harbor and
the cruiser Isabella, gunboat and the
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
RUSS AN AMBASSADOR RECEIVED

Warrington, June %. -Russia's first am
bassador to the United States, Count de
Cassini, was formally presented to the
President at ii O'Clock today by the
secretary of state The ambassador, who
was accompanied by his secretaries and
other attaches, was received in the blue
parlor of the executive mansion, where
ne delivered to the President his letter
acorediting him to this government. All
were in complete court costumes. In
the course of a brief address, the ambas-
sador spoke of the friendly relations that
had always existed between the Russian
empire and the United States and ex.
pressed the hope that these cordial rela-
tions would continue for many years to
come. Altogether the speech was exceed
ingly friendly and cordial in tone.
The Presidents reply was in the same
ainicable vein.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
READY FOR A FIGHT.
"And There May Be Fight Today" Says
General Miles.

Washington, June 2S.--Gen. Miles re-
ceived an interesting.dispatch today from
one of his aide-de-camps who is now
with Gen. Skaters army at Baiquiri.
He declined to give its text to the public.
but said that it merely announced that
the landing of the troops was made all
right without & any causality whatever
and that the only men met were the
Cuban insurgents on the ground. 1t
stated that..one Cuban was struck by a
bursting shell and lost his arm, and that
there were about 5, 700 insurgents on hand
we'll armed and under good discipline.
Gen. Miles's correspondence also stated
that the troops were in splendid spirits
and ready for fight, land said Gen.
Miles, "there may be fight today"
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
ESCAPED !!
One Of Cervera's Cruisers
Leaves Santiago.

Madrid, June 23-In the Chamber of
Deputies today, Captain Aunon, minister
of marine read the following. official des
catch from Havana:
The Spanish auxiliary cruiser Maria
Christina has succeeded in running the
blockade and has entered Cienfuegos with
a large cargo of provisions and war
stores
A despatch to Ell impartial from Ha-
vana says:
"The cruiser Reina Christina ESCAPED
from Santiago and after running the
gauntlet of the entire American fleet safe.
ly reached Havana. Three fast American
cruisers pursued her near Havana. It
was an exciting chase, but the Americans
did not venture within the range of the
Havana forts" Jec.f
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
CHINESE MINISTER EXPLAINS.

Washington. June 23.-The Chinese
minister called at the state department
today and it was inferred that the visit
had reference to the action of China In
ordering the despatch boat Zaflro of Ad-
mlral Dewey's fleet away from Chinese
waters. The minister feels confident that
there Is some misapprehensi sion over the
action toward the Zafiro. He says
China has the most friendly feeling for
the United States and that the govern
ment certainly would take no action pre-
judicial to this country unless it was
necessary in the maintalnence of strict
neutrality.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
INSURGENTS BEHAVING WELL.

London, June 2a. The Manila railway
company, having offices in this city, has
received cable message, saying tina t
though the Philippine Insurgents have
captured all but the inner city Of Manila,
they are respecting property and are re-
framing from looting.
A London agent of the insurgents claims
to have information that Gen. Aguinaldo
has made q compact with Admiral Dewey
not to attack the walled city until the
American troops arrive, when the Ameri-
cans and the insurgents will cooperate
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
MECHANIC BLUES ANNIVERSARY

Today the 9lst anniversary of the old
Portland Mechanic Blues will be OBJ.
served by the ex-members and their
friends by trip to Peaks island and a
bano uet and old fashioned muster. to he
held at the. Peaks Island house and Hotel
Coronado in the evening. The members
will meet at headquarters at 5 80 p. m.
to get badge and march to Portland Pier,
where the steamer Island Belle will be
taken for short sail before landing at
Peaks.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
FIRE IN LOUISVILLE.

Louisville, KY. June 23-At 80 to-
night the enpire Louisville fire depart
ment was summoned to combat a fire in
the Wholesale tobacco district which for
time threatened to do enormous dam
age. After gallant struggle, the fire.
men succeeded in gaining the mastery
In 20 minutes the walls of Smead &
Co.'s iron foundry we've tottsring and
in an hour property to the value of n
quarter of million dollars had been
destroyed,
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
RIOTING in OSHKOSH.

Milwaukee,, Wis, June 23.-9 As D. 10.
is in progress at Oshkosh. 1t
is reported here that one woman was
killed. The riot alarm has been sounded
in every fire station in Milwaukee and
troops are at the Central armory. Two
companies will be sent to Oshkosh by speo-
ial train.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLA TURE
PROROGUED,

Boston. June 28-The Massachusetts
legislature, was formerly prorogued by
Governor Wolcott at 1915 o'clock tonight
after q session of 1853 days, somewhat
longer than the average in Fpast years.
The governor announced that he had
signed $50 acts, 119 resolves and had
vetoed two bills.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
milk CRuST 0N RARY CuRED

Wnen our DaDy BOY was three months OLD,
he had the milk-crust very badly on his head,
SO that all the hair came out and itched so
bad, he made it bleed by scratching it. I got
a cake of CUTIcURA SOAP, and a box of CUTI-
CURA (ointment). 1applied the CUTICURA and
put thin cap on his head. and before had
used hdlfG boz 1T aods entirely cured, and his
hair commenced to grow out nicely.
Feb. "a, 98. Mrs. H. P. HOLMES, Ashland, Or.
CUTIcuRA REMEDIES have effected the most wonder
full cures of orturng dsfguring, hunating skin and
scalp humors ofnfants and children recorded No
statement is made regarding them that is not justified
by the strongest evidence They the most speedy,
economical and infable skin blood purifiers and
humor remedies of modern times.
SLEEP FOR SKIN-ToRTURED BABIES AND REST FOR
TIRED MOTHERS in warm bath with CUTrcUEA SOAR,
and single application of CCTIcURA ointmen greatest
of emohents and skin cures.
This treatment will give instant relief, permit for
parent and sleep for child and point to speedy perma-
nent and economical of the most torturing dsg-
uring and humiliating of itching, burning bleeding,
scaly, pinpy and crusted skin and scalp humors with
loss of hair when all else fails.
Soldthrouchoutthew world Potter DRUG AND CHEM
Corr, Sole Props, Boston.
ns- How to Cure Baby's Torturing Eczema" free.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
MoNADNOCk OFF,;

San Francisco, June 23. The coast de-
fense monitor Monadnock sailed for Ma
Mia via Honolulu this afternoon. The
collier Nero, which will accompany the
Monadnock, went out first.
The warships followed in a few mo
ments. The men on the Monadnock think
that the ship will make the trip to Ma
nila in about 23 days.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
NAMED BY THE GOVERNOR.

Augusta, June 23.-Gov. Powers has
made the following nominations:
Chairman of the Board of Registration,
Augusta-William H. Williams, Angus
ta.
Disclosure Commissioner, Cumberland
County-Wn1. M. Ingraham, Portland
Trial Justice-E. P. Spinney, North
Berwick.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
JOINED LAND FORCES.
Spanish Sailors Aid in Defending.
Santiago.

Madrid, 4.3o p. M, June 2S.-Cable
dispatches received here from Admiral
Cervera say that the crews eAlae Spanish
warships at Santiago have joined the land
forces in order to take part in the defense
of the city. He adds that the situation
is critical, but later despatch affirmed
that the Spaniards "have VIGOROUSLY re-
pulsed the enemy"
A despatch from the governor of Santi-
ago de Cuba, says: t'The attack on
Siboney (Sagana) and Baiquiri continued
until nightfall. The enemy was repulsed
except on the left .at Baiquiri, where the
Spaniards were obliged to retire in conse-
quence Of alfanking movement upon the
part Of the enemy, who landed several
kiloreters east of Baiquiri. The Spanish
forces retired in good order into the
mountains. Siboney and Berraco were
destroyed by the American shells.'
YELLOW JACK THEIR ALLY.
Spaniards Hoping for Aid From Terrible
Disease.
Madrid, June 23-6 p. m.-During
the afternoon sen1i-official note was is
sued Sin order to avoid misunderstand-
ing" pointing out that "merely the
Spanish left retired and took I'D a posi-
tion in the mountains, owing to the
Americans landing nine kilometres east
of Baiquiri, where there were no Spanish
troops, and endeavoring to outf1ank the
Spaniards.
The note then points out that 'this
part Of the country Is very unhealthy and
that yellow jack Is rampant. ~
The Spanish official dispatches are an
nounced to have created an excellent I'M
preston here as indicgsing the immense
difficulties of ths advance on Santiago de
Cuba. ~
Dispatches from Cuba were read in the
Senate here today whereupon the Sena-
tors made patriotic speeches.
Senator Navarro Rodrigo declared that
the whole world is Committing the
greatest and most horrible crime Of lese
crushed by brutal weight of numbers, F."
Continuing the Senator dilated upon
the grave danger to TIE Latin and Slav
races, eff Europe tolerates Anglo-Saxon
preponderapce.
The budget was then adopted which
will permit the government to suspend
the sitting Of the Cortes.
The newspapers talk of possible
change of ministry next week.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
VICTORY CLAIMED.

Madrid, June 25.-4 p. m.-News of
serious lighting near Santiago de Cuba
has been resolved here. Admiral Ger
veral cables that the situation is critical
and the governor. of Santiago admits the
Spaniards have been Obliged to retire,
but Spanish victory is claimed.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24

Puenta Berraco is situated short dis
tance from Baiquiri, where the United
States troops landed yesterday. 1t is
nearer the coast and therefore more com
pletely under the guns of the American
fleet. from which it can be judge that it
is highly improbable that the army has
heen repulsed as announced in Madrid
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
JUST A SPANISH LIE.
Story of American Repulse Near Bal
quiri.

Madrid, June 23.-4 p. m.-The minis
ter of war, General Correa, it is an.
nounced, has received an official despatch
from Santiago de Cuba, announcing that
"the Americans first attack on Puenta
Berraco, has been repulsed, after hard
fought and bloody engagement.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
TO MANILA.

London, June ga Rdespatch from
Madrid says that Sagasta informed the
Chamber yesterday (Thursday) that
Camara's squadron is on the way to the
Philippines.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
TROOPS FOR SANTIAGO.

Newport News, Va, June 2S.-The
auxiliary cruiser Yalo. with troops for
Santiago, sailed from Old Point Comfort
at clock this evening.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
SECOND REGIMENT ELECTION.

An election of colonel and neutent
colonel of the Second Regiment has
been ordered to be held in Bangor on
Wednesday, June 90, and is to be presid-
ed over by Adjutant General John I.
Richards.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
CAMARA'S FLEET.

Palermo June ga despatch from
the Island of Pantellaria announces that
Admiral Camara's squadron passed there
June 81 in the direction Of suez.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
TO DEFEND SANTIAGO.

London, June pa special from Mad.
rid says that Correa is informed that
Spanish reinforcements are being con-
contracted on Santiago.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
BABY BOYS HUMOR CURED

W heh my poy was tnree weeks Ofu, lnotlced
roughness on his face, and it was very red.
We had several doctors for it, but they did no
good. Twas told to try CUTICURA REMEDIES,
and after using one box and half of CUTI-
CURA (ointment) and CUTICURA SOAP. he is
entirely cured. Mrs. W. G.. LOVE,
Feb. 26, '98. 1913 Wilder ST., Phila, Pa.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24

MISCELLANEOUS.
BABY RAW ALL OVER
Crusts Came Of with Clothes.
Suffered Terribly. Tried
Everything without Avail.
CURED BY CUTICURA IN 8 WEEKS

NV little sister (Annie Matthews, La Plata,
Charles County, Md.) had the cow-pox from
vaccination, when only seven years old. She
suffered terribly, and everything that we tried
did not seem to do any good. Every time her
mother would take her clothes off. every bit
of scab would come with them, and she was
raw all over. friend told mother about Gu
TIcURA REMEDIES, and she got one box of
CUTIcURA (ointment) and a cake of CUTI-
CURA SOAP, and they cured her in three aceeks.
Mrs. ELIZA ROVE,
Feb. %, ,'9S. 1918 Fourth St. n. w Wash. n. G..
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
News from 2 Spanish Source Of Seriou.
Fighting Near Santiago.
OPPONENTS OF ANNEXATION,
Senators Pettigrew and McEnery Had
Floor In Senate Yesterday.

Washington, June 23.-Discussion in
the Senate of the Hawaiian annexation
was interrupted today by Mr.. Rawlins
of Utah, with speech in which he criti-
cised vigorously the provisions embodied
in the conference report on the Indian ap-
preparation bill, which acknowledges
the right of Indians to lease mineral lands
on their reservations.
Mr.. Pett1grew of South Dakotah re-
sumed his speech in opposition to Ha-
waiian annexation, addressing the senate
for about two hours. His argument was
forceful and interesting because he had
made personal investigation of the SUBJ
ject.
MIR. MoEnery Of Louisiana, to whom
Mr.. Pettigrew yielded the floor before be
concluded his speech, spoke about one
hour in opposition to the pending reso-
lutioEs.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
IN THE HOUSE.

Washington, June 23.-At today -ses-
sion of the House further arguments upon
the sundry civil bill were reported from
the committee on conference and adopted,
and further conference upon the remain
ing points in difference was requested.
A large number of bills of minor import.
ant were passed and 63 pension and relief
measures were disposed Of. The House
adjourned until Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-24
Ab0NlmarIs
I" THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS"

1.-THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS"
Bottled only at the Spring, Neuenahr, Rhenish
Prussia.
A Philadelphia party who reflled Apolinaris bottles
bearing the genuine labels also used counteres of the
Apoinaris labels recently imprisoned in Moyamensing
Jail, Philadelphia.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-11
Pouring Oil on Troubled Waters.

Tho Indiana WAS kept dry 10y the drip
ping Of oil from both bows and, although
tremendous seas We're running aud break
ing, they could not come on board ~"
This MAS certainly IL most practical IL
lustration of the old saying rs to the
pouring of oil on troubled waters" q
prnvcrb AS old rs the Bible but only very
recently applied, thanks to the hydro
graphic Office of the United States, AM!
now very generally followed by sca,ncn
the world over. 1t was an American also
tRed1icl,) who first thoroughly found out
ptblAHgsinS5l the thu 81 lii al 6 seh then
are forever indebted.
III using oil il is astonishing how small
Il quantity will suilicc-iust Il quart or
two in ~ bag stuffed with oakum hung
over the bows and allowed to drip drop by
drop on the sea, where it spreads ont in a
thin greasy film over tho surface Of the
water. Over the film the Wild slips, MS it
were and has no po.vcr 10 bank the water
up into waves which would break over the
ship. Hundreds of reports on file in
the Office attcsting the marvellous results
OF this simple agent of s;ticty.-St. Mich
t,Ins
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-11
Yawning.

There can be little doubt that one of the
objects of yawning is the exercise Of mus
Giles which have been for /, long time
qutcscent, and the acccleraton of the blood
and lymph flow which has in consequence
OF this quicsccnce become sluggish Hence
its frequency after one has remained for
some time III the same position-c x.
when waking in tho morning Co-opcrnt-
ing with this cause is slecpincss and the
shallow breathing which it entails This
tnctor, iis well as muscle Guicscence, is
apt to attend the sense Of boredom which
one experiences in listening to n dull SER
mon. Hence it is that the bored individual
is apt to yawn. As in the case of signing,
the deep breath which accompanies the
act of yawnng compcnsates for the shall
low breathing which is so apt to excite it.
therapeutic Aspects OF Talking" by
DR.. IL. Campbell
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-11
Afghan "reminiscences,

IL the matter OF trade and passage
through his country the nnlc..r is rrccon
GLADLY o',iurite. lieve again his innr-
dinatcly suspicious character comes in, for
no trade King or syndicate has yet been
able to move him in this matter, though
he must see quite plainly that the opening
up of AfShanistan To the benefits of OK
tcrHal trade would eventually enrich the
country and iInprov" his own revenues
With similar jealousy and want of trust
fnlncss i'll the motives Of Others he closes
his country to foreign travellers almost ms
seltishly as the Tibcrnns have closed
theirs. 1t is only TO special individuals of
rank and Importance that he will concede
tho privilege Of !. protected passage, albeit
there is comparatively speaking, little
danger involved i'll travelling in Afghan
istan. The writer was very recently in
what was years ago one OF the most unciv-
lliZcd baIhar;s in tho country, and the At
g!ans We're most civil and obliging-Rc
view OF Reviews.