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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-28

several times been forced TO use solid
shot as an effective argument III protect
ing the mine fields.
There are score or more of these pa
troll boats i'll service now scouting about
inside of Sandy Hook. Some of them
are big private yachts which have been
transformed for the service and mount
single pound rapid fire rifles Others
are mere harbor tugs with nothing more
formidable in the way of armament
than a half dozen Springfield rifles i'll
the hands of a little squad of naval re-
serves.
1t probably seems ridiculous to some
of the passengers on big transatlantic
liners to be held up by mite of a tug.
The process is an interesting one. The
tug runs up, signals with squealing
whistle and then sends q rifle shot
across the bows of the big steamer. 1t
is like an ant challenging an elephant
Then a bluejaclset, with an officer by
his side, comes out i'll front of the pilot
house. The bluejacket has megaphone
and through it he roars out the order to
go back and anchor in the lower bay
until sunrise. The big steamer has to
do it, too for she is warned that the
shore batteries will fire if she goes on
Here are the regulations which are be-
ing enforced for New York harbor:
81. No vessels will be allowed to
pass Sandy Hook or the Narrows be-
tween the hours of sunset and sunrise
During this interval vessels must not
approach within three miles of Coney
Island, Gedney channel, Sandy Hook
or the Narrows.
"2. Patrol boats will be stationed
above and below the defenses. These
boats are authorized to stop vessels, to
inquire into their character or to in
struct them how to pass through the
mine fields. The orders of the patrol
boats must be strictly obeyed.
"3. Sailing vessels and all small YES
sells drawing three feet of water or less
can pass safely through any part Of the
channels during the daytime.
~. Steam vessels must pass at slow
speed through special channel which
will be marked by buoys
"5. Vessels are warned that if they
disregard regulations they will expose
themselves to serious damage and will
be liable to be fired on by the batteries. !"
The men of the naval reserves who
have been doing this work must have
suffered many discomforts, but they are
game and enthusiastic. Not long ago a
| detachment of Brooklyn reserves which
had not seen service was sent out to re-
lieve the men who had been on duty for
nearly two weeks, but the men on the
patrol boats refused to be relieved and
went on with their patrol.
Q. Z. BAXTER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-28
4 Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL, AUGUSTA,
Tuesday, June 20, 1893,
AT II O'CLOCK, A. NJ,

for the purpose of nominating a cand-
date for Governor to be supported at the
September election and transacting any
other business that may properly come
before it.
The voters of Maine, without regard to
past political differences. who are in favor
of sustaining President Mckinley and his
administration in the conduct of the war
with Spain; who are in favor of sustain
ing the present wise and economical adj
ministration of our State affairs, are cor
daily invited to join with the Republic
cans in choosing delegates to this con-
vention.
The basis of representation will be as
will be entitled to one delegate, and for
each 70 votes cast for the Republican cam
didate for Governor in 1896. an additional
delegate, and for a fraction of 40 votes in
excess of IS votes further additional
delegate. Vacancies in the delegation of
any city, town or plantation can only be
filled by resident of the county in which
the vacancy exists.
The State committee will be in session
in the city council rooms of City hall, ut
O'Clock on the morning of the conven-
ton, for the purpose of receiving the
credentials of delegates. Delegates, in
order to be eligible to participate in the
convention, must be elected subsequent to
the date of the call for this convention.
Per order, Republican State Committee.
J. II. MANLEY, Chairman.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
Augusta, Me, April %, $685.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-28
THE HARBORCURFEW
FROM SUNSET TO SUNRISE SHIPS
MUST KEEP OUT OF OUR PORTS.
How the Patrol Fleet Guard Mine Fields
and Keep Independent Merchantmen
From Running Recklessly About Over

ana Keep Independent Merchantmen
From Running ReckIessly About Over
ExplOsives-Work For Naval Reserves.
With war and threats Of coast devas-
tatlon by the Spanish feet came the in
btitution of the harbor curfew. The en-
frances to all the important ports on
the Atlantic seaboard have been pro-
tected by the planting of submarine
mines or torpedoes. These are for the
enemy. But meantime the enemy has
held aloof, and it is only our friends that
have given us trouble.
If the old fashioned contact mines
were in use not ship could safely en-
ter any one Of our harbors at any time.
But the big floating iron pots filled
with high explosives can be rendered
harmless. They are all connected by ca
bles with the shore When a current of
electricity is turned into these cables,
the mines become active and are capable
of doing all kinds of mischief but when
the current is shut off they are dormant
and can be bumped about at will.
The ship masters and steamer captains
know this and take advantage of it. In
all the protected harbors they have been
giving the navy department a lot Of
trouble. The captain Of a merchant
man. no matter what his nationality,
is apt to lie an independent parsonage
and is prone to hold his own personal
business Of higher Importance than the
interests of international war. So he
scorns the new harbor regulations and
steams recklessly over the mine fields,
cutting a mine cable here and another
one there with his churning screw.
For this reason the harbor defense
mosquito fleet has been expanded to
large proportions and is just now very
busy. Admiral Erben has recently been
authorized to equip 50 boats and enlist
5000 men. In New York harbor espe-
clally has the presence Of a larger fleet
been needed. The merchant fleets of the
world. which have been in the habit of
running into the harbor at any and all
times, are slow to learn that war is on
and that the marine curfew is an estab-
lished fact. Some of them, coming in
from China and other faroff ports, don t
know anything about the war; others
know, but don't care. Among the latter
are the Yankee captains. They have
been the worst offenders. They are too
fond Of quoting Farragut and saying:
oh the torpedoes. Go ahead! -
There has been too much damning the
torpcdoes i'll New York harbor and the
patrol boats ap1 shore batteries have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-28

unknown on this side of the water. AT
the time of his appointment he was the
Spanish minister ut Paris and was Sc
lectcd because he is said to enjoy excel
lent diplomatic relations with the Euro
pean powers. He, too, is shrewd poll
tician rs well as an accomplished diplo-
mat. He is regarded us the strongest adj
dition to the new cabinet. If he is still
in office when the war closes, it will be
through him that the peace negotiations
will be conducted. At last accounts he
was busily engaged in begging aid from
friendly powers.
OF the other men who will soon be
called upon to decide just how bad a
thrishing Spain ought to take before
declaring that cher national honor
has been satisfied none has been previ-
ously SO conspicuous as Senior Gamazo,
who has taken the most unimportant
portfolio, that Of minister of public in
struction. He is the leader of the Liber-
IL party of Spain and served in 1898 as
minister Of finance.
Among the lightweights is: Lieuten-
ant General Miguel Correa Y Garcia,
the minister for war who succeeds him.
self. He is an artillery officer and was
formerly governor general OF the Ba-
learic islands,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-28

rolled from hes tunnels The natives put
their little ship about to escape from the
track OF the oneoming vessel.
But rs they 1eercd the steamship did,
and, looking lit it again, they saw that il
was a gray thing, with masts of gossamel
and tunnels Of gauze. In the bright sun
light it was ii great, massive ship carved
perfectly from a mountain of mist. There
WAS no throb of engines, no sound of wa
tors cut, although the foam played around
the PROV.
Somehow the natives regained the shore.
Their story was doubted, but since then
the phantom steamer has been often sight
ed-at twilight, ut noon, on stormy days
and clear ones. The mystery is still I'M
solved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-28
The Third District Republican
Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL, AUGUSTA,
Tuesday, June %, 1898.
AT 10 O'CLOCK, A. NJ,

for the purpose of nominating a candi-
date for Representative to o6th Congress
of the United States to be voted for at
the September election. Also to select q
district committee and to transact any
other business that may properly come
before it.
The basis of representation will be as
follows: Each city, town and plantation
will be entitled to one delegate, and for
each 70 votes cast for the Republican can
didate for Governor in 1876, an additional
delegate, and for fraction of 40 votes in
excess of - votes, a further additional
delegate. Vacancies in the delegation of
any city, town or plantation can only be
filed by resident of the county in which
the vacancy exists.
The District committee will be in session
in the city council rooms of City hall, at
9 O'Clock on the morning of the conven-
ton, for the purpose of receiving the Gre
dentials of delegates. Delegates, in order
to be eligible to participate in the conven-
ton must be elected subsequent to the
date of the call for this convention.
Per order,
J. w. BLACK,
7. o. NICKERY,
CHARLES II. DRUMMEY,
w. ii. WILDES,
Committee.
Augusta, Nav 2, 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-28
Resourceful SchoOlma'am.

An editor in Nebraska visited the
schoolma am and found her shot stuff. -
Here's what he swears to:
''She is the pride of the town, the
star of invention and jewel Of bril-
liancy. She drew a picture Of an iceberg
on the blackboard. 1t was so natural
that the thermometer froze up solid.
With rare presence of mind she seized a
crayon and drew fireplace on the OPP
posite wall. The prompt action saved
the school, but nearly all the pupils
caught severe cold from the sudden
changes. ''-Crookston (Neb) Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-28

ganizing the surgeons of the Illinois
militia into an association for mutual
improvement. Sept. II. 1891, the first
gathering was held in Chicago and the
Association of Military Surgeons of the
United States formed. Fifty representa-
tives from the national guards of ii
states attended Since then it's growth
has been rapid, the membership now be-
ing over 400, including representation
from the army and navy, marine hos
pital corps and from 80 states. DR.. Sem
acted as president of this organization for
several years Amid his prolific duties
he found time to contribute largely to
the literature of his profession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-28
Cunpowder Explosion.

The actual chemical result OF the ex-
nlosion of a charge of gunpowder CANNOT
be told with accuracy.
The general idea of what happens IS
that when the temperature of the lsnit-
ing agent reaches 1872 degrees r. LIZ
sulphur bursts into flame; the saltpeeer,
acted upon by the heat, frees the oxygen
,T;+h which it is highly charged, and'
combining with the charcoal, forms car,
homie acid and oxide, while the nitrogen
is liberated. on
The products Of combustion are et 4p
,,,oximatelv 81 per cent Of solid mattes
and 43 per cent of permanent gases
New York Sun. - l..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-28
After Him.

Here is an extract from one Of the
latest novels:
Gerald HARRISON painted heavily.
The close atmosphere of the little apart
ment constrained his splendid lungs.
He went to the window, opened it and
throw out his massive chest
All OF which would go to show that
the landlady was hot on his track
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-28
SPAiN'S NEW CABINET.
Something About the Men Who Are
Facing the Present Crisis.

We are naturally somewhat interest
ed in the new Spanish cabinet which
has been created to tide over the affairs
OF Alfonso's disturbed kingdom until
the present crisis either passes or de-
velops into new one. 1t is regarded as
merely temporary cabinet, but it faces
grave situation. 1t may be the last
cabinet under the monarchy.
Senior Sagasta, who remains as pre-
mier and has picked out new assistants,
hot because he wished to, but because
he had to- is fairly well known to us.
lie is shrewd and cunning politician,
with whom we have dealt before.
Senior Leon y Castillo, who was ten
dered the important portfolio of minis
ter of foreign affairs, is comparatively
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-28
A GHOST OF THE SEA.
Caribbean Islanders Terrorized by a sTys-
terious Phantom Ship.

Down among the Caribbean islands,
where the hostile fleets of Spain and the
United States have been moving about in
mysterious ways, some natives while out
IN one of their own rude crafts saw a
ghost ship. 1t was in broad daylight. The
air was so clear that the feathers in far.
off birds wing were distinct. The sky
was cloudless
suddenly bearing down upon their
rough boat a great steamer came. Smoke
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-28
AaEfvsCaS RssyEs:. CO, CONVENTION
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL, AUGUSTA,
Tuesday, June 9TH, 1898
AT 1890 A. NJ,

For the purpose of nominating three
candidates for senator's, one candidate
Ior sheriff. one candidate for register of
deeds, one cand.date for county attorney,
one candidate for county treasurer. one
candidate for county commissioner. all
to be voted for a the September election;
and transacting any other business that
may properly come before it,
The basis of representation will be as
follows: Each city and town and pianta-
ton will be entitled to one delegate, and
for each 10 votes cast for the Republican
candidate for Governor in 1896, an addi-
tional delegate, and for Il fraction of 40
votes in excess of - votes, further adj
ditional delegate--as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-28

dCdHCIeS N any ueIegatlOn can only be
filled by such delegation.
Delegates, in order to participate in the
convention, must be elected subsequent.
to the date of the call for this convention
The county committee will be in ses-
sion in the ante-room of the hall at 10
O'Clock on the morning of the convention,
for the purpose of receiving the creden-
tials of the delegates.
Per order of the Republican county
committee.
WILLARD NJ. DUNN, Chairman.
e. c. STEVENS. Secretary.
May 2, 1888
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-28
Augusta, Nav 2, 1898.
AN EVENING PARTY

AN EVENING PARTY
or your every day table will be catered
to by US in all the choicest table deli
cacies in canned, ported and deviled
meats, anchovies, sardines, salmon,
olives, preserves in glass, fruit, jams
and jelles, and all kinds of canned
foods put up by the best Gamers of
Europe and America Our butter,
cheese and fine biscuits are unexcelled
We also have a full line of choice teas
and coffeaa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-26
Accompanied by Letters Praising the
Admiral for the Diplomacy He
Has Exhibited at Manila.
MORE TROOPS TO SAIL SOON
$4,000 SOLDIERS MAY BE SENT To
THE PHILIPPINES.
General King Thinks Merritt May
Have Trouble with AguinaIdO-
War Ships Gathering.

: WASHINGTON. July 25-Secretary Long
joint resolution of Congress extending the
thanks Of Congress for the victory achieved
at Cavite. The resolution was beautifully
engrossed and prefaced by a formal attesta-
ton of its authenticity by Secretary of State
Day, the whole being inclosed in richly gilt
and ornamented Russia leather covers. 1t
is to be remarked that Secretary Long In
his letter of transmittal makes reference to
letter from the secetary of state compli-
menting Admiral Dewey on his direction of
affairs since the great naval victory, a
formal evidence that the State Department
is thoroughly well satisfied with the diplo-
matte qualities he has exhibited. The letter
of Secretary Long is as follows:
Sir-The department has received from
the secretary of state an engroSSed and
certified copy of a joint resolution of Con-
gress rendering the thanks of Congress to
ron under your command for transmission
to you, and herewith incloses the same.
Accompanying the copy of the joint reso-
luton the department received a letter from
be conveyed to you his high appreciation of
your character as naval officer and of the
good judgment and prudence you have
shown in directing affairs since the date of
your great achievement in destroying the
Spanish fleet This take great pleasure in
doing and join most heartily. on behalf of
the Navy Department, as well as person
ally in the commentator of the secretary
of state. Very respectfully.
JOHN D. LONG, Secretary
Rear Admiral George Dewey, United
States Navy, Commanders in chief United
States Naval Force, Asiatic Station"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-26
THE COLORED SOLDIERS.
Resolutions Favoring Their Further
Recognition by the Government.

BOSTON. July 25.-The Twelfth Baptist
Church last night adopted the following:
Resolved, That the President be re-
quested to institute a free military school
in which to educate colored soldiers for the
duties of commissioned officers, which was
on March q, 1864, done for white soldiers
who We're appointed to lead colored troops,
and that the men chosen for the RESPONSE
BILE Office be taken from those who have won
distinction on the battlefield.
Resolved, That the people assembled
recognize with gratitude the courage and
soldierly qualities of the blacks now in
Cuba, who made the victory of Santiago
a possibility AS the climate of Cuba, a
menace to the white soldier, is adapted to
promote the highest development OF the
black it is our hope to see the pearl of the
Antilles become to America what 1t has
never been to Spain, the home of a thrifty
and happy people.
Resolved, That it is our belief that the
black man has been educated and trained
to fulfill an important mission, not only for
Cuba, but for the Spanish possessions that
are to come under Our control. The Cuban
for whom we went to war with Spain when
asked to do mental work declined, claiming
that ne was a soldier and not a working
man. The negro. faithful to his master be-
fore emancipation came and as contra
band in helping to build our forts and do
work essential to the success of the army,
was q soldier as faithful in burden bearing
as he was brave in battle and now occupies
the proud position he holds in the eyes of
the world. because Christ's rule obtains con-
troll and he that humbleth himself shall be
exalted
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-26
LOADED WITH TREASURE
ARRIVAL AT SEATTLE OF A STEAM
Err FROM ST. MICHAEL'S.
Between One and Two Millions of
Klondike Gold AbOard-One Man
Who Brought $175,OOO with Him.

SEATTLE, Wash, July 25.-The steamer
Charles Nelson arrived here to-day from
ST. MichaePs with 173 passengers from Daw
son and gold dust estimated all the way
from 81, 200, 900 to 81, 100000. Purser M. A.
Tucker said: II believe that one million
and a half is fair estimate. OF that
amount can vouch for 100000 which was
turned over to me and placed in the steam
er's safe" One man, Mr.. Tucker says, had
$175 COO end another .$125,O00. He would not
disclose their names. Prof. T. S. Lippy, his
father and two brothers carried off the
steamer nine canvas sacks which weighed
about one hundred pounds each. This was
the cleanup from Lppy's claim No. 16. Ell
dorado. Charles Randall, one of the old
timers, had $4,000 Other individual
amounts range from $1,000 to $4,000, S. 900
being an average.
At 5 o'clock this afternoon sixty-seven
passengers had deposited in the assay Office
about $500. 900. Four thousand ounces was
the largest individual amount. This did not
include the Lippy and Randall gold About
one-third of the passengers brought no gold.
Some Of them had gone in this spring Not
liking the prospects, they sold their out
fits and returned. People are arriving in St.
Michaeps every day from up the Yukon and
the next steamers from there will be
crowded to their fullest capacity. Owing to
the high rates on river steamers many are
floating down in small boats
When the Nelson left st. MichaePs there
were twenty-sx vessels there. Nine river
steamers loaded to the guards had started
up the river. Some were drawing four feet
of water and doubts were expressed of the
ability Of the heavier draughts ever get
ting to Dawson. There is large amount
of merchandise at st. Michael's, which will
insure plenty of food next winter If 1t can
be got up before ice closes navigation
Moran's feet/of ten river steamers was
passed by the Nelson just after 1T had en-
tered Bering sea about 600 miles from st.
MichaeFs. The arrival of the fleet was
anxiously awaited at ST. Michaels, as it
would enable many of the steamers to send
the passengers up the river. The passen-
gers were getting very uneasy and discon-
tented. Several steamers were unable to
sail owing to the fact that their passengers
would not disembark until river transporta-
ton was provided for them. Among the
steamers that were delayed were the Pro-
gresso, South Portland and Brixham.
The noted Cuban filibuSter Laurada, with
three lows, was passed by the Nelson in
Bering sea- The Connemaugh was dicharg-
ing her steel river steamers and they were
being riveted together. The Navarret had
arrived with her tow river steamer Mime
apoliS in good condition.