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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
RUN DOWN BY TRAIN.
Express Crashes Into Crowd at pittsfield
Mass Several Injured.

Springfield, Mass, May 3l.-While
5000 people crowded the depot platforms
and tracks in Pittsficld. about go
O'Clock, tonight, awaiting the arrival of
the 9Th Regiment special train, an
east bound express freight dashed in
to the crowds. its warning bells and
whistles being drowned by the bands
and drum corps.
Chief Nicholson. Capt. Leonard AMI
other police officers rushed down the
tracks driving back the crowd. Capt,
Leonard tried to push Edward Lynch
from the track and both We're struck
by the train.
Capt. Leonard's skull was fractured
left arm broken, besides many bad cuts
and bruises. Edward Lynch aged 80,
shoemaker, had the bone in one
shoulder crushed and received bad in
juries at the hips Both men were ia
ken to the hospital and are in a critical
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
THE KATAhDiN
Has Another Trial Trip at Boston and Again
Breaks Down.

Boston. May 31.-The United States ram
Katahdn, Commander Wilde which has
just completed extensive repairs to her
starboard engine, made a trial trip in the
harbor, today. which proved not to be
very satisfactory. She made a few cir
cults of the harhor and then ran down in
the direction of the fort. When opposite
Fort Independence the machinery again
broke down and the ram was helpless I'M
til the navy yard tug Iwana was dis
patched to her assistance and lowed her
back to the yard. Machinsts will set at
work Immediately to make the necessary
repairs.
There was mourning on board the ram
as Ensign Joseph Campbell died at the
naval hospital. yesterday. He had been
suffering from typhoid fever for some
time. His body will he sent TO his former
home at West Union. Ohio.
Commander Howison expects to be able
to send the collier Southey away from the
yard the first thing, Wednesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
THE FIGHTING 9TH.
Leaves Camp Dewey, South birmingham
Mass, for the Front.

South birmingham, Mass, May 81
The fighting 9th left for Washington,
this afternoon, amid the greatest en-
thusiasm, and, tonight for the first
is practically barren of troops
The regiment, the last of the four
which Massachusetts has sent out Of
the state since the call Of the President,
was in fine shape as it boarded the
march from the camp to the cars was
one continual ovation from the humid
reds who had come to town.
Gov. Wolcott came early to give the
commemorative Godspeed as he had
done to the three preceding regiments.
The Governor had a long talk with Col.
Began, but did not personally address
the regiment.
Besides the Governor and other state
officials, there came from Boston
Mayor Quincy, Hon. j. H. O'Neili,
Senator Gallivan, and many others,
prominent citizens from Natick, Gin
ton, Lowell, Worcester and Lawrence.
With the Boston delegation came the
Montgomery Light Guards Veteran
Association together with two bands
and from Natick came the G.. A. r.
Posts and Sons of Veterans. Co. f.
The regiment came out for its final
dress parade early in the afternoon,
ana the visiting bands assisted in the
march past At the close Of the parade
Mayor Quincy with others from l}os
ton stepped forward toward Col. I;o-
gan ana a number Of interesting and
eloquent speeches followed. Col. 30
gan made a brief reply and then gave
the long expected order to march.
Arriving at the cars the men We're
soon aboard and at 40 the first sec
ton pulled out amid a terrific storm Of
cheers. The second section followed in
10 minutes ana at O'Clock, the last of
the 9th rolled away for the war.
The regiment viii go over the West
Shore to Jersey City and the Baltimore
& Ohio to Washington. arriving there
tomorrow afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
The CADlZ FLEET.
II Consists OF Five Warships and Four Tor
pedo Boats.

London, June 1.-The Madrid CORE
sPondcnt OF the Standard telegraphing
Sunday by way OF Bayonne. says:
THE reserve squadron now undergo
ing speed trials and gun drill outside
CadiZ is composed of the battleship
Palayor SCI men, the armored cruiser
Emperor Carlos Y, 451 men. the cruiser
Alfonso Mil. with 36l men. the aux
Hilary cruisers Patricia and Rapido.
each with 10 men. and four torpedo
boats dcstroycrs. each with 120 men.
When these vessels are ready to
start Admiral Camara hopes to take
with them seven transatlantic steam
crs now preparing at Cadiz. They are
armed with Krupp guns and quick fire
gums and carry $50 each. They will
serve at the same time as carriers Of
coal ana war stores for the squadron.
Which viii also carry a strong force of
marines under provisions for six
naOt hG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

weak, consisting of old type guns IN
old type emplacements which cannot
give adequate protection to the mine
fields.
In the event Of raid upon Bath or
Bangor 1t Is my opinion that it would
not be practicable even to remove the
buoys from the channel in the presenc.
Of determined and active enemy. He
would pass through an open gateway
at either point. Of course the prob
ability Of attack upon either locality ia
matter of speculation but an inyi-
tation to attack Will increase the prob
ability. The use Of light draft paddle
wheel steamers as tow boats for local
use over the mine field could he per
mitted without risk of injury to vessel
or mine at all stages Of the tide ex
cept perhaps the immediate vicinity OF
extreme low tide. The mines are in
tended to be three feet under water at
low tide and are dangerously only to
vessels striking them violent blow
with the blade Of screw or the paddle
Of a wheel. The Boston steamers have
the paddle wheels submerged only
three feet The Inconvenience to tug
boats would be reduced to insignifi-
cant proportions even with the large
feet Of vessels they have habituaIly
behind them, if the tugboat and tow
were taken across the mine field by a
paddle wheel tow boat which could
safely use her wheels over the mines.
/ know that you are beset with ar
guments from both sides necessarily
biased by personal interests. and it oc-
currs TO me that perhaps you will be
interested in these reasons for my own
official position in this matter My
duty is ended and my responsibility
ceases from the time | have expressed
my views, and received my orders, and
if / We're content with the perfunctory
performance Of duty. | should not have
decided to inflict this long letter upon
you.
Very sincerely yours,
r. l.. HOXIE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
ABOUT 10000 MEN
Are to Be Sent to Philippines to Back Up
Admiral Dewey.

Washington, May I.-Assistant Score
tary Mciklejohn of the war department.
WAS engaged, today, in negotiations for
additional vessels to transport troops to
Manila. However, the day passed with
out the negotiations being closed in any
case. A large number of ships have been
offered to the government. but the price
asked is higher than the authorities feel
called upon to pay. and in almost every
case counted propositions are submitted.
The commissary's department is laying
in three months supply for 10000 men
at San Francisco. which would seem to
indicate that the troops to reinforce Ad-
miral Dewey will approximate that
number.
1t was rumorcd. today, that troops from
slowa. Tennessee New York and other
states would be ordered to San Francisco
but the officials decline to say whether
these reports We're correct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
MAJOR HOxiE ON DEFENCES.
Copy OF Letter Which He Recently Sent 10
Senator Hale.

OF late there has been some contro-
versy over the defences in the eastern
part of the State, and the following
letter written by Major r. l.. HoXie
of this city. to Senator Hale. and also
touching on the defences of Portland
harhor may be of interest
United States Engineer Office.
Portland, May %, 1898.
My Dear Senator Hale:
l have just returned from Fort Knox
where | have been putting in the last
of the mines for coast defence in this
district at present. | have found. As
You know, conflicting interests to be
reconciled, and l waited several days at
Fort Knox. for IA decision between
these AS the matter stands now. a
buoyed channel is to be opened on the
Penobscot, but not on the Kennebec,
and | shall return to the PenobScot as
soon as possible to attend in the OPEN
ing of a channel there. 1t will not be
possible to open a channel 200 feet wide
by the removal of only one mine; sew
eral will have to be taken up and the
defence will be very much weakened
At Portland and Portsmouth we have
been able to give buoyed channel
through the mine fields, because these
are covered with modern high power
guns, and there will probably be m
opportunity in emergency to remove
the buoys and plant additional mines
On the Kennebec and Penobscot this
is not the case. The defence is very
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
SUMMARY OF The NEWS.
Continued from page H.

to provide months supplies for
10000 people have been made.
The plan of campaign has praeti-
cally been completed and the Presi-
dent now awaits the execution of
the plans by army and navy.
Brazil, Japan, British Guiana. st.
Lucia and Gibraltar issue procla-
nations of neutrality.
Tampa says no troops were
moved, Tuesday, nor will be until
Gen. Miles arrival.
Rations for 10000 men for
months now stored at Tampa and
hundreds of carloads expected.
The 9TH Army Corps to have
headquarters at Jacksonville. Gen.
Lee and staff leave Tampa for
that city.
The Cadiz feet proves to be large
ly on paper, many of the ships be-
ing of antiquated types and in poor
condition. If it should come across,
our fleets are prepared to meet it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
DEPENDING ON CAMaRA.
All Of SPANS Hopes Now Hang on that
AdmiraI's Skill

London, May 31.-NeWs of the fight
ing at Santiago de Cuba has revived
the dwinding interest in the war. II
is suggested that the Americans may
be bombarding the forts in order TO
cover the laying of mines or the sink
ing Of hunks to block the channel.
Credence is given the report that Al
miral Cervera tried to run the block
AIDE before the arrival of Gen Skaters
expedition. 1t is not believed that
Commodore Schley would venture to
initiate Dewey's feat at Manila
Everything so far as Spain is concern
ed. is now held to depend upon Admit
raj Camara's movement and unless as
is unlikely, he is able to display mas
terly skill, it is evident that the bold
strategy of the Spaniards will only re-
suit in the destruction of their fleet in
detail
A second Spanish squadron could not
be prepared for months, as the vessels
recently mentioned by the Madrid
press, are all in a backward state, at
Feirol. Cadiz, and Carthagena, except
the Numancia. the Vittoria and the
Dona Maria de Molina, which could be
ready in a few weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
VOLUNTEERS PAY.
Will Promptly Receive 1t and Not In Mexican
Dollars.

Washington. May 3l.-Paymaster
General Stanton of the army, has sub
mittcd estimates to Secretary Alger,
aggrcgating between $l4,0oo0oo and
$1,000, 900 for the 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 a specific
denial of the reported negotiation for
the acquisition of a large number of
Mexican dollars for the payment of the
troops to be sent to the Philippines.
he says that the soldiers will be paid
in gold and silver coin of the United
States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

REGIMENTS of volunteers must be re-
cruited to full strength.
Inspector Gen. Breckenridge. today,
reviewed the Sd Division of the list
Corps and the afternoon was devoted
To reginental and brigade inspection OF
tho division. The LIST Cavalary, I'LL
nois volunteers, arrived, tonight at
Chattanooga and will remain in the
oars over night. The arrival Of the list
Illinois completes the cavalary brigade
here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
Greene Goes to Congress.

New Bedford Mass. May a.-Flon. '" III;
s. Greene of Fall River, has been e ieot.e
10 congress in the 18th Massachusetts
district to succeed the late Congressman
Simpkins. .os+
There was little interest in the contest.
except in Fail River. and the vote Wa
exceedingly light. Opposed TO ME- GIe1n nj
wrra rx-Coueressman Charles S. Randaii
of this city. Independent Republican
Charles 4. Luce of New Bedford, Demo-
crat and Walter p. J. Skahan, also ol
New Bedford, Socialist Labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
AT CAMP ALGER.

Washington, May 3l-Inspectinn of
equipments and supplies and muster
ing of the troops consumed the morn
ing hours at Camp Alger, today. The
latest addition to the forces was the
18th Illinois Regiment under command
of Col. Cavanaugh. which arrived. to
day. The regiment is fairly Well
equipped and is in full strength. Gen
Graham. today, made tour of inspec-
ton for the purpose of deVsing q
camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
The Enterprise Bound for Maine.

Boston, May 31.-The Massachusetts
nautical training ship Enterprise.
Commander Iverson, sailed, today, for
Marblehead. The vessel will be absent
about two months and viii visit Maine
and possibly Nova Scotia before re-
turning from her cruise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
AT CHICKAMAUGA.
-Four Regiments Will Leave, Today,
and Four on Thursday.

Chickamauga National Park, May
3l.-The following regiments have been
designated to move tomorrow: LIST Dis
trict of Columbia, 18th Indiana; I'd
New York, and list Ohio Infantry.
The 5th Maryland, Goth New York.
Sd Pennsylvania and list Illinois will
leave, Thursday morning. Orders are
expected from Washington that all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
Bath NAVAL RESERVES
Not Standing Very CrcditabIe Examinations.
Says Boston Report.

Boston, May 31.-The Bath, Me-, ma.
val reserves are being examined fer
positions as regular blue jackets on
board the monitor Wyandotte. Ac-
cordng to the navy yard officials, most
of the men are rejected. Out of one
company Of 50 men examined. it is
stated that but eight or nine passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
The Peace Union Gels Out.

Philadelphia May 3l.-The peremptory
demand of Chief Eisenhower of the pu
reau of city property, which was sent 10
President Love. requesting the Universal
Peace Union to vacate its quarters III ~,
hall, was complied with, ~
Joy The union's business will hereafter
he conducted from President Loves place
of huSinpSS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
CERvERA's ESCAPE.
Attempts to Leave Santiago and
Narrowly Escapes Annihiation.

New York, May @1.-A copyrighted
special from Port Au Prince. to the
Evening World. says A report was
current at Mole St. Nicholas that three
Of Cervera's fleet tried to steam out of
Santiago and were pursued. They only
escaped destruction by rcgaining the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
LANDING SAFELY MADE
But Government Refuses to Make Known the
Exact Spot.

Key West, May 81 Midnight-'Thc war
department absolutely foibids correSpon-
dents telegraphing the name of the land
ing place of Cen. Lacrots expeditions.
which 1t was understood this afternoon,
was at a point about - miles east of lla-
vana Later information raises a strong
presumption that the landing was effected
;,s originally planned, not far from Guam
tanamo province of Santiago de Cuba.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
New England League.
New England League Standing.
Other Games.

At Paterson-Newark, ); Paterson, :.
At Toronto--Toronto. is; Buffalo. H. i,
At Observation-Disclosures q; syracuse g. !.
At Acknowledged 9; Allentown q
At Observation-Disclosures. 6; Montreal o.
At ichmond-Richmond. >; Norfolk D.
At Lancaster-Lancaster, II; Haf'-
ford, 3. ,-,,.os.
AT frovidence-Provid 10; Wilkes
barre, H. ~.
AT Andover-Phillips Andover. 6; iaie
Freshmen, ,.
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Ex.couuressman Morse Very III.

Canton. Mass, May 31.-Ex-Con-
gresham Elijah A. Morse. who mas
been i'll for some time, was reported NJ
sinking, today, and 1t Is ieai
ed that he may not rally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
WAIT FOR DEWEY.
Late Advices Indicate that He Is About
to Act.

London, May 31.-The owners of the
British ship Gensta, which has been
loading at Manila. have received a
cable dispatch dated May "a, saying
Rear Admiral Dewey has ordered the
vessel to leave the port. from which If is
conjectured that the American COM
mander contemplated some action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
WASHINGTON Hasn't Heard the News.

Washington. May 31.-No advlces Of
an engagement at Santiago have
reached the navy department and Off
cials discretiit the report
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

ut was almost a miracle Eurdock
Blood BitterS cured me of a terrible
breaking out all over the body am
very grateful" Miss Julia filbridre
West Cornwell. Conn.
mon, ed, fri&wkytf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
AT NEW YORK.

In a pitchers battle, Doheny had the
better end of it until the last two innings
when Cleveland hit him hard enough to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
AT WASHINGTON.
At PHILADELPHIA.

The Phillies defeated the Colonies in
m uninteresting game. Both teams We're
weak N the bat and their field work was
Indifferent. Attendance, 219l.
IL 3 4 5 ! RH.E
Phila phia, > o o XII I-S
Louisville, Q 0 o 81 So
Rattcries-D onahue and Mcfarland:
Cunningham and Snyder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
BASE BALL.
National League Games.

AT pITTSRERG.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-14

teligence. a woman whom you love, and
there is no happiness equal to bidding
her goodby and never seeing her again
until 1 o'clock luncheon. when over
cold pheasant and u bottle OF cham
payne she tells of that which had inter-
ested her during the hours when you
were apart and sympathizes with you
If there is anything that has troubled
you during the day"
\ recent sketch of Disraeli tells lit
tie anecdote about him which Is new to
me and possibly may be new to you.
When his wife had grown quite old and
had fancy for clinging to old fashion,
ed gowns. bonnets out of style and
cloals that lacked chic, n party of men
at one of the fashionable clubs who
had just seen her pass in her carriage
were laughing about her and guyng
her. They did not realize that in one
corner OF the room well hidden by a
newspaper sat the great man. After
bearing their folly as long as he could
he rose and, putting his hand on the
shoulder of the youngest one of the
group, said. Gentlemen, IL you are un-
able to understand anything else, can
you not comprehend what gratitude
means?" AT the time of his marriage
to Mrs. Wyndham the rising statesman
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-14
MARTIAL
WEAR FOR
WOMEN,

Patriotic women are evincinr ,h,
warmth of their devotion to the me-.
ana navy by appearing In timely mil
tary array. at least so far as that ,too
can lie adapted to feminine attire M
SOFT felt military hat adorns scores ~
feminine heads and looks we'll ,ao
with its wide. loose band of red Whit
and blue silk caught in place by n sb,r
ms silver dagger or a miniature sword
Scarfs of red. white and blue sin, 49,
displayed in the shop windows of Nsn'
York. the idea having been surgse,aa
By one OF the big firms corps of solos-
women, who appeared one mnrnry ~,
the store wearing homemade crave.
OF dag ribbon to the hem of which shs
had knotted fringe of red, white and
blue embroidery silk.
Blue skirts of serge or broadelotb ,,,.t
red and white striped shirt waists whoa
collars are knotted with dark blue tlas
embroidered with white spots or ATARI
are another of Americas loyal women's
ways of proclaiming that all tbe,-
henrts are with Uncle Sans soldiers i,
the present conflict.
Sticltpns of the most warlike desc,
adorn cravats and shirt waists. Thesa
include mounted cannons, bugles the
badges of the different army corps, DAG,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-14

seen quietly seated in his library. ia
vorite dog or so at his feet and an en-
tertaining book in hand. Mrs. Miles
herself Is strongly domestic woman
and understands thoroughly every do
tail of the housekeeping duties which
her servants are called upon to execute.
Their daughter is q tall. straight,
English looking girl, with frank blue
eyes and soft brown hair. She 10 fohd
of riding and all sorts OF outdoor exer-
else. as becomes soldiers daughter. In
society she Is much liked, her ability TO
talk well and Interestingly being what
one would expect OF the daughter OF
General Miles, who is himself a clever
raconteur and writer Of marked abil-
ity.
So 1t Will be seen that Mrs. Miles and
her daughter. while they know from ex-
perience the chances and dangers of
the soldiers life, are the sort OF women
to meet bravely the present crisis, for
there is stern fighting blood in their
veins. ADELAIDE RICHARDS.