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The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

1t is doubtful If ever there has been
waged in the rural sections of this coun-
ty SO vigorous and spirited a contest for
any Office as that which has been going
on for some time past for the office of
sheriff. In some towns the vote at the
Republican caucuses has been almost
equal to the vote ordinarily thrown by
the Republicans on election day. The
result in these towns bids fair to be SO
close, that the delegates from Portland
will hold the balance of power in the con-
vention and their voice be de-
cisive. 1t is therefore highly important
that the Republican voters of this city
should make their wishes clearly known,
and this they can only do by offending
the oaucuses next Monday night and ex.
pressing their preference by their votes.
The sheriff of this county is an extremely
important officer. The enforcement of
both the civil and criminal laws are
largely in his hands. It is of great = i'm
portance therefore that he should be a
gentleman of good character and capacity
and, furthermore, what is of quite as
m UGH importance that he should
be under obligation, not to the
lawbreaking elements of the COM
munity, but to the lawabiding.
The only way to accomplish this is for the
lawabiding to turn out in greater num-
Der than the lawbreaking. This they car
easily do If they are SO disposed, for they
outnumber the latter great many times
1t is the apathy of the better element so.
called that is at the bottom of most of
the neglect of officials to properly and
faithfully discharge the duties of theil
office. When that apathy ceases the
apathy which is manifested by some o
our officials in regard to the performance
Of some Of their duties will cease, but no
| before,
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
/ EXPEDITION LANDED
CUBAN
SAFELY.

Key West, May 31.-Nearly 400 men,
with a pack train and large quantity
Of arms and aIpmunition, sailed for
Guantanamo on the Plant line steamer
Florida on the night of May 81.
These men and the equipment con-
sisted an expedition able to operate in
dependently and to defend Itself against
any body of Spanish troops which might
oppose it.
The expedition WAS under the command
of Col. Jose Lacrst formerly insurgent
commander in Matanzas sprovince. He
assumed the direction Of affairs immedi-
ately on landing Of the expedition. Until
then Gen. Joaquin Castillo was in con-
troll.
On the landing of the expedition the
United States army was represented by
Capt. j. A. Dorst and Thomas Estrada
Palma was represented by J. K. Cartava
who has been the landing agent Of nearly
every r. tlibusterlng expedition for more
than year. Castillo, Cartaya and Dorst
will return to Key West. ..s.s.s R.Es ID.
Gen. Julio Sanguilly, on the way to
report to Gen. Maxine Gomez, was also
on the boat.
This is the most powerful anti Spanish
expedition ever sent to Cuba. About 300
OF the men are Cubans, the other are
Americans.
The engineer corps of the expedit ion
10 composed entirely of Americans, un der
Aurelian Ladd, and includes experts in
explosives. Three Of the four physicians
with the party are Americans.
The men were dressed in canvas uni
forms furnished by the United States
government and the commissary depart
ment had rations enough to last 10 days
after the landing. The pack train con-
sisted Of " mules and IS horses. The
expedition carried 1000 rifles and 1900, 0t0
rounds Of ammunition for Gen. Calixto
Garcia.
The expedition is composed of hardy
young fellows who looked dt for any
thing.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

One of the worst results of Van Wyck' s
virtual capture of all the New York police
commissioners is that it puts the entire
election machinery in the hands of Tam
many and enables it to turn out what
ever majority it may want. To avert this
there is movement on foot looking to
the calling of special session of the leg :
islature to change the election law. Evil
IDENTIFY the results of the colossal bIunder
or crime of dividing the reputable vote of
New York between two candidates and
thereby enabling Tammany to gain COM
plete possession of the government of the
great city are going to be far reachi ng
and exceedingly serious. The powerful
lever which the control of the city govern
ment andipatronage has put into its hands
Tammany is now using to capture the
state government and the state patronage,
and its success is altogether probable.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

Nobody knows except the responsible
officers whether an attack Is to be made
on San Juan or Santiago or both, or
whether force is to be landed near Ha-
vana for the purpose Of securing base
from which to operate against that city.
There is strong suspicion that an expe-
dition to Santiago is contemplatedIfor the
purpose of capturing the Spanish fleet
shu5ssup in it's harbor. What the ground
of it is we do not know. Perhaps it's
only basis is the fact that such an expe-
dition would seem to be a wise move at
the present time. 1t would satisfy public
clamor for something to be done, it would
not be perilous as would a move on
Havana under existing conditions and if
successful, as there is every reason to be-
lieve 1t would be, it would cripple Spain
in her most vital part, by destroying some
of hor best ships. Furthermore, If sue
cessful, it would have very depress-
ing effect upon the Spaniards at home
and in Cuba, and in all probability would
go long way to strengthen the convio-
tion which is evidently held by many in
fluential Spanish statesmen that a con-
tinuance of the war is likely to deprive
Spain of all her colonies, strip her of her
navy and leave her a financial wreck,
and that her only salvation lies in secur-
ing termination of hostilities before the
country is in extremis.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
TRYING TO KEEP THEIR SILVER.

Madrid, May 31-4 .. MIN the Cham.
Der Of Deputies today, Senior Olazado
criticized the prohibition of the export
OF silver and silver money as being use
less and urged the government to increase
the silver coinage and avert q monetary
crisis
Senior Puigcerver, the minister Of
finance, said the measure was intended to
prevent the export of the immense guam
Titles Of silver stored in the frontier prov
inces, adding that if the prohibition was
not sufioient, stronger measures would
be taken.
The minister of Finance also said the
Madrid mint was coming million
pesetas daily, whoh amount. II neces-
sary, would be increased by an arrange
ment being made with the Paris mint.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
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The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
DEERlNG.

The Memorial day dance at heo MOL
hall. Morrill's corner, given under bhe
direction of several we'll known Deerlng
young men was well attended. Speoiai
cars were run at the close OF the Dance
The Oakdale hose oompany's wagon Is
at the paint shop to be re-varnisneo.
serviceable wagon has been secured TO
take it's place.
Mrs. Rebecoa Parker, formerly OF bux-
ton, died Saturday at the residence OF ner
daughter. Mrs. DR.. Charles ". boster'
Pearl street. Woodfords, after long III
ness at the age of rs years. The funeral
service were held yesterday afternoon
from the residence on Pearl street and
W ere private. Burial at Evergreen ceme-
terry.
The Portland Railroad company did q
large business Memorial day on all of Its
Deering lines.
The Maple street circle of Morrill, S
corner will be entertained by Mrs. b. b..
Holding at her residence, Stevens Plains
avenue.
The funeral services Of Lee Parker, the
four year old son of Vim. s. and Mrs.
Hanson were held yesterday forenoon at
TO- 30 O'Clock from the residence on Glen
wood avenue. The services were conducted
by Rev. E. P. Wilson, pastor OF the
Woodfords Congregational church.
Burial at Evergreen cemtery.
4 The Maine Central railroads track crew
commenced Monday at Saunders street to
lay the new rails on the outward bound
track and work is progressing rapidly in
the direction of Portland. The new rails
are about seven pounds heavier to the
yard than the old ones.
This afternoon the Westbrook Seminary
ball team will play game on the Semi
nary grounds with the clerks of West
brook. This is the game that was post
poned from last Wednesday owing to the
rain.
The special meeting of the city govern
ment for continuation of a hearing on
the petition of the Portland Railroad
company for right to locate poles and
wires over Stevens Plains avenue from
Bradley's corner to Higgins corner, and
for the transaction of special business
will be held this evening at 7.so at the
city council chamber.
The outcome of the sheriff question in
Deering is at present mystery. Bth
sides are claiming the election of dele
gates. Some opinions are to the effect
that Dresser will carry four of the wards
while others have still more confidence as
| to his ability to carry six out Of the seven
wards. The Despeaux men are doing
some active work and are claiming the
delegates from four Of the wards.
4 Mr.. Joseph n. Hutchins, chairman of
the Republican city committee wishes the
PRESS to announce that he is not can
didate for the position of representative
to the state legislature. Mr.. Hutchins
says that it Is not his desire to become a
candidate, as he prefers to support Hon.
Augustus B.. Moulton, who is being
talked of among the party leaders as the
next representative from Deering.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

1t seems to be practically admitted that
when the administration sent Dewey to
Manila to smash the Spanish feet, the
possibility of having the Philippines on
our hands as a result of the execution of
his orders had never entered its head. Ap-
parently 1t was expected that he would
smash the Spanish feet and then sail
away. But he had nowhere to sail to and
his own salvation, victor though he was,
lay in staying where he was and compel
ling the islands to supply his necessities.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

The Washington correspondent of the
Boston Advertiser notes an overwhelm-
ing sentiment in Washington, inside and
outside of Congress, for keeping every
thing we get. and predicts that we shall
permanently hold the Philippines and
Porto Rico, and eventually annex Cuba.
1t must be confessed that the drift today
is in the direction of the fulflment of his
predictions. But there is such thing as
a sober second thought.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
PAY VOLUNTEERS UNDER
SECOND CALL,

Washington, May. 31.-Paymaster Gem
eral Stanton of the Army, has submitted
estimates to Secretary Alger, aggregating
between $4,000. 900 and sis. 900, 900 for
tne pay of the volunteers to be raised
under the second call for the seven
months : beginning June ! and ending
with the calendar year. Gen. Stanton
authorizes specific denial Of the reported
negotiations for the acquisition of large
number Of Mexican dollars for the pay
ment of the troops to be sent to the Phil
lppines. He says the soldiers will be
PAID in gold and silver coin of the United
States.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

If reports can be relieved on the Cuban
insurgents have captured the town Of
Remedies with large quantity of am
munition and supplies. We had begun
to think that either there were no in
surgents or that they were perfectly will
ing that Uncle Sam should do all the
work. This revelation that they exist
and that they are ready to give us their
assistance is welcome. May we have
more of the same sort.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

Dispatches that profess to tell what
takes place at the military conferences in
Washington must be taken with great
deal Of allowance. The participants in
these conferences cannot be guilty of
communicating their proceedings to the
press. The truth doubtless is that the
enterprising reporters guess, while they
give the public to understand that they
know,
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS.

Having consolidated with the Portland
Safe Deposit Company. the Portland
Trust Company now offers its patrons
and the public unequaled facilities for
storage Of bonds, stocks, valuable papers
and silver ware.
The security offered is the best in
Maine, and the location is the most CEN
trail and convenient in Portland.
The utmost privacy is afforded by sop
arate entrances from the street, while
the arrangement Of offices Of the consoli-
dated company is such that al financial
business can be transacted under the
same roof.
rnar31 du
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
his ships wtthout more than enough fuel

his ships without more than enough fuel
to make the port of Santiago. But while
this clears up the mystery of his going
into port so difficult to get out of it
throws little light upon Cervera's purpose
in bringing his ship over here That is
still unexplained. He could .not,Y with a
feet containing only four fighting ships,
have intended to attack Jour squadron,
and the aid he would have been able to
give Blanco provided he could get
his ships into Havana would have been
slight, hardly sufficient to justify the
great risk he was taking of losing them.
The only explanation that seems at all
probable is that Cervera brought his feet
here in response to the clamor of the
Spanish populace that the feet do some
thing besides lie arou nd the Canaries or
Cape Verde islands. There is not the
slightest evidence to show that Cervera
had any definite strategic plan in his head
when he steamed out Of St. Vincent for
the Caribbean sea. and the indications
are that he never formed one subse-
quently.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

The capture of the collier Restormel at
the entrance of Santiago harbor indicates
clearly enough what has been the matter
with Ceryera and why put into 6anti-
ago. The Restormel was evidently one of
his belated colliers, whose failure TO meet
him at Martinique or Curacao. had left
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

Cape Haytien seems to be a
great place for rumors. Within week or
two rumors from that region have re-
ported two battles, one in which the
whole Spanish feet was sunk and another
in which two American ships were sunk,
and Admiral Sampson killed. And yes
terday another appeared, as unfounded
apparently as those that had preceded it.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
ENTERPRISE SAILS FOR MAINE.

Boston. May 81.-The Massachusetts
nautical training ship, Enterprise, Com
mander Iverson, sailed today for Mar
two months and will visit Maine, and
possibly Nova Scotia before returning
from her cruise
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

Reports from Chickamaugua say the
Maine troops are the best equipped body
of men in camp. Set that down to the
credit of Adjutant General Richards.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

Secretary Long has ruled out hard tack
stamped Remember the Maine" It
was a proper thing to do.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

The sailing of the Cadiz feet is again
delayed. This time the torpedo boats are
out of order. Probably an excuse for not
sailing at all would be very welcome.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

The story that the Spaniards at Manila
have attempted to poison Dewey's sail
ors lacks full confirmation, but there is
nothing in Spanish character or Spanish
conduct in the past to make it improb-
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

Only one remedy in the world that
Will at once stop itchiness of the skin in
any part of the body: Doan's Ointment.
At any drug store, SO cents.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

Senator Lodge seems to have Hawaii on
the brain.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
COLUMBIA WILL BE IN DOCK TEN
DAYS

New York, May 31-The disabled
cruiser Columbia, which is in the dry
COOK at the navy yard, will probably not
ne able to leave the dock for ten days at
least.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY. JUNE 1.

There must be a yellow journal at Cape
Haytien.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
ANNUAL MEETING.

Tho onnua, meeting of the stockholders of
,b aA9 portiand Saco g. Portsmouth Railroad
Gnmnanv for the choice of directors foy the cd
suing year and for the transaetlon of suoA
otfesf business as may legally be presented.
viii he held on the first Monday, the sixth day
ri lime. 1888. at eleven o'clock in the forenoon
in the Company h Ill in kittery, Maine
Nv order of the Directors,
r. r. BARRETT, Clerk Of the Company.
Portland Me-, May Is, 1898. maylsdtd
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
Summer Underwear

Our Underwear Department is well
equfpped to furnish particular buyers
with their Underwear, comprising as 1t
does large variety Of BALBRIGGAN,
LtSLE THREAD, all wool, and Merino
goods in the VARIOUS WEIGHTS for a
COMPLETE STOCK. Prices from 500
up to $500 per garment. Sizes from "a
to So Special sizes for short leg men.
We are showing some new things in
fancy stripe Isle THREAD. Very at
traotive and desirable for hot weather.
We carry line of fine Jersy fitting
Balbriggan Union Suits In sizes from 81
to A. This is garment that is BE-
COMING VERY POPULAR for Mems
wear. and especially SO for those en-
gagged in Cycling. Golf, Tennis and kin
dred sports. We are agents for DR..
Jaeger's, the Jaros and Harderfold I'm
derweat.
Dropi in and talk over the Underwear
question. We shall be pleased to put
our experience against your time,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-09-16

l.. A. Wittenmeyer was In Ann Arbol
yesterday, looking over the ground prepar.
atory to deciding whether or not to return
and complete his law course this year.
W. e Lewis left this morning for Mon
tauk Point to find is son Leonard, and If
possible to bring him home. He has been
unable to get word concerning him for some
time.
Arch. Wickham, of Chesaning, stopped
over In this city with Dorr Day yesterday
on his way to Ann Arbor, where he ex-
poets to attend the University during the
coming year.
Mrs. JAS N. Mcbride expects to start
Monday morning for Bed Rock, Colorado,
where Mr.. Mcbride is occupied with the
copper mine in which he and other Owosso
men are interested.
Mrs. DR.. Hand, of Milwaukee and Mrs.
Amelia Welhouse, of st. Louis, are ex-
pected to spend today with their nephew,
Geo. E. Detwiler They expect to leave to.
night for Milwaukee.
Prof. and Mrs e. NJ Shelton, who have
been about in Australia for nine years,
reached Owosso Monday for a brief visit
with Mr.. Skeletons mother and sisters in
this city. They left yesterday for Salem
Depot, n H., to visit their brother William
Shelton, after which they will return for
more extended visit with Owosso relatives.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-09-16
Davis Dry Goods Co.
for Unmatchable
Bargains in Dry Goods.
SEPTEMBER 18TH
to OCTOBER 8th.

We send price sheet to you
laden with quotations on depend
able merchandise that are positive
money savers. Our way of doing
business makes it possible for us. to
undersell all competition. Read
the prices carefully as whole.
Each item is a bargain. Thous-
ands of dollars worth to select
from. Last day of sale as interest
ing as first. Distance should not
debar you from taking advantage
of this the greatest low price sale
ever given in Central Michigan.
A few items from bill we send
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-09-16
Personal Mention.

Albert Frieseke Is spending the week In
Howell.
Mrs. Rolln Pond is spending the week in
Lansing.
Walter Jackson is spending the week In
Saginaw.
Robert Tawse was In Frankfort Wednes-
day and yesterday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-09-16

tYThe attention of the public is called
to the fact that have engaged
in the
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-09-16

RETAIL CARRIAGE BUSINESS !
All work can be seen in the white be-
fore you buy, and will be finished to
your order. Come and see what have
to offer.
r.. II. SUTF7N,
Cor. Water and Exchange Streets, Melvin
property Owosso Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-09-16
FUR COLLARETTES.

For your own sake don't miss
styles and prices.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-09-16
JACKETS and CAPES,
Larger and Stronger than eve

CtiiLDREN'S JACKETS, all styles.
Hand Knit Baby Jackets, all colors. 95c
LESS than price of yarn
Bootees, cheap at 25c, only ........ 15c
Baby Hoods, crochet silk and elder
down, at. .......... 81 90
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
AN OYSTER JAUNT.
GOVERNOR TYLER AND FAMILY TO
VISIT THE EASTERN SHORE.
WILL GO As FAR As OEENCOCK.
Tho Trip to lie Made on the Chesa-
peake-Wiu Attend thu Launching
mt Newport News, and Return ID
Richmond Friday.

Governor Tyler viii start on HIS trip
TO tidswater a. b o'clock to-norrow morn
ing
He n the entire family will board
the Virginia oyster-boat, Captain Hud-
GIN In command. az that early hour.
the ladies' unhesitatingly pronounce It
"unearthIy." m the run to Old Point
win be made In about seven hours.
WANTS. TO STUDY OYSTERS.
The object OF the Executives trip INTO
the Tfdewater section Is TO obtain all
Information possible on the oyster indus
try before the members OF the Board OF
Fisheries. created by the last Legisla-
ture, are appointed. Governor Tyler has
already devoted a great deal OF study to
tbs subject, but he feels that a better
understanding OF 1t may be reached by
personal observation in the country
where such terms as "~tongers" and
'dredgers' and pound nets" and purse
nets" are not Of mere hearsay and read
ing. as Is the case in the case in the
mountain districts, but are realities con
stantly before the peoples eyes.
Governor Tyler realizes that he will
probably have no more important APP