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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-20
NEW .ADvERTIaallEsfEEc,o

PORTLAND. August 90, 1893.
y SPECIAL lead
~ er in our Hand
kerchiefs de.
partment today is a hun
dred dozen lot Of very
fine Swiss lawn Handker-
chiefs, beautifully en-
broidered, scalloped bor-
ders. no end of designs,
and all actually worth
CSC to 75c each to go at
two for 25c-SI.5o a
dozen-solid or assorted.
We bought this lot
some time ago and have
held it for this special
Mid-August sale. 1t is
an unusual opportunity
to get a years supply at
small cost.
One hundred dozen
more Of those mems pure
linen hemstitched saHand-
kerchiefs at two sfor CSC.
The greatest mems Hand
keycAaef bargain in the
t0z02s.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-20
OLD ORCHARD RACES DECLARED
OFF.

Old Orchard, August i9.-The Old
Orchard races have been declared off,
there being no possibility of the track dry
ing off in time for them to be finished
SATURDAY..
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-20
OVER EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS.
Statement of Receipts by Volunteer Aid
Association.

The Volunteer Aid association makes
the following statement of amounts re-
ceived to date:
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BRADDOCK'S ROUTE.

Major Chauncey Ives, a we'll
known and prominent civil engineer
of Chambersburg, Pa, prepared for
the Kittochtinny Historical Society
at the meeting at the residence of
Judge Stewart, Chambersburg, on
the evening of March 3lst, 1898, a
paper descriptive of the route of the
unfortunate and disastrous war ven-
ture of Gen. Braddock in the Colon
ial days. 1t shows great research
and study, and is well supported by
quotations and references to the best
historians of Pennsylvania and Vir-
ginia, specially the far famed portion
so we'll known as the Cumberland
and Shenandoah Valleys. The de-
scription was published entire in the
Repository and the SPIRIT, of Cham
bersburg. 1t is so interesting and
full of important data, as to make it
very desirable historic knowledge
to present and future residents of
these great valleys that we will pre-
sent 1t entire to our readers in the
next issue of the INDEPENDENT.
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OUR MINISTER GIVEN HIS PASS
PORTs--OUR FLEETS MOVING.

War began on Thursday-two
days earlier than it was expected.
Commodore Simpsons Key West
Squadron left Thursday night, un-
der orders from Washington, to be-
gin the blockade of Cuban ports at
once. The blockade is now in full
force. Spain on Thursday sent Min
lister Woodford from Spain, which
is equivalent to a declaration OF
war. President Mckinley has mott
fed the Powers Of our blockade of
Havana. The invasion of Cuba is
to take place next week. At the
same time our Asiatic Squadron will
attack the Philippine Islands. The
Flying Squadron will likely go to
Porto Rico TO intercept the Spanish
fotilla making for that port. The
war is on, indeed, and battles are
likely to occur at any time.
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MEN FOE TIE War.

WAsnINaToN, D c.. April i9.-
Plans now being formulated in Con-
gress involve the placing Of 20O,-
900 soldiers, 10 round numbers, at
the disposal Of the government
within short time after the Cuban
resolutions are approved by the
President. This calculation is bas-
ed on the following figures, covered
in plans already in effect or in con-
templation-viz, standing army, 27,-
600; by call for volunteers, $4,000 !;
by calling out State Militia, 10000
or 100000 by army Reorganization
bill. $4,000.
The War Department bill to pro-
vide for temporarily increasing the
military establishment in time of
war was sent today to Chairman
Hull. of the House Committee on
Military Affairs, and Senator Haw-
ley, the Chairman of the Military
Committee of the Senate, where the
latter Immediately INTRODUCED it.
In transmitting the bill to Con
gress a request was made Tor isvor-
able consideration. and in view of
the exigencies of the situation
speedy action is expected.
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STUCK TOGETHER.
W. VAS Representatives In Congress
Unanimous in the Final Vote On
the Cuban Resolutions.
cure.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 10
The West Virginians in Congress
were together this morning, in the
final ballot on the Cuban resolu'
tions, all voting for the PROPOSE
tion as submitted by the conferees
to each House. They had been to-
getber, too, on many Of the previous
ballots, which is, in sense remark
able, since the question was one up.
on which difference could we'll ex-
ist in the adjustment of details, and
in which individual opinions and be-
liefs might be expected 20 prevail.
Senator Elkins' speech in the
afternoon of yesterday was clear
cut as to his position. He said he
realized that war was inevitable,an
his desire was that there should be
a united country, not on political,
but upon patriotic lines, to support
the President in the conduct of an
American and not party war. Re-
ferring to his own efforts to secure
an honorable peace, he set at rest
the charge that he had striven for
peace-at-any. price. His plea against
a declaration by Congress, in oppo-
sition to the Presidents expressed
view of the propriety of recognizing
the present government of Cuba,was
backed by arguments presented with
ability and clearness.
When the Senate was called upon
to vote 10 concur in the amend ments
to the resolution, proposed by the
House, with which the public is now
familiar, Senators Faulkner and FL
kins voted together to concur. Up.
on the motion to request second
conference between the two houses,
they divided, Senator Elkins voting
aye, Senator Faulkner nay. Later,
when the motion was made to ask
for further conference, they both
voted aye, though the motion was
defeated.
In the House Messrs. Doyener,
Dayton and Miller voted steadfastly
together. Mr.. Dorr, being in favor
of recognition of the Cuban Repub-
lie and on record as an advocate of
that action, voted with the minority
on the motion to concur in the SEN
ate amendment also in favor of
the Bromwell motions in their order
to recede from the House position
and concur in the Senate PROPOSE
tion. In the wind-up, Mr.. Dorr
voted with the overwhelming ma
jority and on two other ballots be
was with his colleagues.
Before the close Of the proceed
ings in the Senate, late in The mem
orable night, Messrs. Faulkner
and Elkins were twice together, vot-
ing against the motion to take from
the vice-president the right to name
the conferees, and aye upon the mo-
tion to agree to the conference report
10 which the famous two words "are
and" were in the balance = IFheel- |
ing Intelligencer.
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LIKELY TO BEGIN SATURDAY.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 90
The actualities Of war will begin
Saturday afternoon, when the ships
OF the United States will receive or.
dersto blockade the principal ports
ofCuba including Havana and Mat
anzas. This move will be made
after the Spanish Government has
been given time in which to reply
to the ultimatum which was sent
from WASHINGTON on Wednesday.
That will lie the actual beginning
of the war. 1t will not be the
beginnins Of the fighting. No shot
will be fr. d by this Government
fer several days unless an attack is
made upon the fleet, which is not
likely. The ports will be block
AIDED and if no resistance is offered
tie blockade may continue indefi-
nitely. That it cannot continue
Ing, however, is assured from the
fact that for months Havana has
been without food, except that
shipped there from the ports of
this country.
The thing that puzzles the Of
fcisls of this Government more
than anything else at present is the
attitude that Spain is likely to
assume during the war. She has
withdrawn her ships of war and has
now no means of defending the
ports that this country will attack
first. 1t is feared that she will per-
NIT this government to take con-
troll OF the ports in Cuba and Port
Rico and then continue a warfare
that may drag along for many
months before the United States
can conquer her and bring about a
treaty OF peace.
To drive Spain from Cuba will be
comparatively easy. The thing
then to be done will be to end the
war. The officials here can see
endless trouble in the path of this
Government if Spain adopts the
tactics for which she is famous. If
she refuses to fight on this side of
the Atlantic, the only way in which
she can be conquered finally, is by
following her into her own territory
and fighting her there. To this the
European Powers would put in
strong objection.
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MONEY TO GARRY ON THE FIGHT.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 10
Secretary Gage is already making
his plans for the placement of a
loan for carrying on the contest
with Spain, and discussed them at
the Cabinet meeting today. The
program of the Ways and Means
Committee has been adopted 10 re-
CARDS to loans.
The Secretary will be authorized
to place 100000 900 in q. S. 8 per
cent. bonds at not less than par,
payable after five years at the pleas
ure OF the Government, but not due
for 20 years, if the Government SO
elects. These bonds will be payable
in q. S. coin, without specification
whether the coin shall be gold or
silver.
The Secretary will also be author
lied to issue Treasury debentures
running for not more than one year,
also bearing interest at 3 per cent,
to be sold for not less than par, ard
payable in lawful money. The
amount of these outstanding cannot
exceed 100000 at any time.
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Many stories are told of DIR. Cad Hitch
cock, who was minister in Pembroke,
Mass, before and during Revolutionary
times. He was noted for his patriotism
and the fearless expression of his views
when opportunity offered. He was chap
lain in the army at one time and preached
many stirring sermon to the men.
The first sermon he published was ad-
dressed to military company at the time
when the French were making inroads on
the northern frontier. The year before the
breaking out of the Revolution he preached
his famous "election Sermon" which
reused Governor Gage to great wrath and
struck even the minister stanchest friends
as i'll advised. 1t is said that when DIR.
Hitchcock wrote it the governor was not
expected to be in the audience at the time
Of its delivery.
When it was found that no was there,
one of the minister's friends suggested
that slight modification of some of the
strong expressions in the sermon would
perhaps be advisable. But Dr. Hitchcock
was of another mind.
&C. My sermon is written, !" he calmly said,
land it will not be altered"
On his jogrneyings to and from Boston
he usually fell into conversation with any
one with whom he was thrown. One day
he Travelled to Boston in company with a
sailor of whom he asked many questions
as to his name, residence habits and
tastes
At last the sailor began questioning in
his turn. what is your name?p he asked.
81 am Cad Hitchcock from Tunk' (the
name of his parish).
Three of the worst names ever heardp'
cried the sailor bluntly, greatly to DR..
Hitchcock's delight. -Youth's Compan-
ion
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PEACE GIVES PLACE TO WAR.

The olive branch has yielded to
the thorn. Peace has stepped aside
and war enters. The seal has been
broken and the mysteries of the flu
ture, as to two nations at least, will
unfold and be developed. Presi-
dent Mckinley requested reply TO
the resolutions passed By Congress
by Saturday noon. Spain, without
deigning to wait aud without cour-
tesy of reply, vengefully and appar-
emily maliciously handed our Minis
ter his passports without his request
and started her feet to seek our
squadrons in hostile combat. The
coarseness and the brutality of the
civilization, bred and developed in
the arena of the bull rings, more
practically illustrated by the butch
cry and starvation of their own
kith and kin on Cuban soil was thus
again exhibited. The bestial mon
archy would add to its fangs, the
heart throbs of free republic ask
ing only peace and the blessings of
life in suffering humanity's name.
They do not wait, they seek, nay
force a combat that will surely end
in their own destruction. 1t cannot
longer be avoided, let them have it
full and ample-to the end that not
only lesson may be taught them, but
that another step forward in behalf
of civilization and of the honest,
God-born rights of mankind may be
FASTENED and secured and that peace,
restful, endless peace, may the soon
er again reign, permanent and Sc
cure.
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THE JOINT RESOLUTIONS ON
CUBA,

RESOLVED, That the people of the
Island of Cuba are ard of right
ought to be free and indep .ndent !;
Second-That it is the duty OF
the United States 10 demand, and
that the United States does hereby
demand, that the Government of
Spain at once relinquish it authority
and Government in the Island of
Cuba and withdraw its land and
naval forces from Cuba and Cuban
waters.
Third-That the President Of the
United States be, and he hereby is.
directed and empowered to use the
land and naval forces of the United
States and to call into the actual
service of the United States the
militia Of the several States to such
extent as may be necessary to carry
these resolutions into effect.
Fourth-That the United States
hereby disclaims any disposition or
intention to exercise sovereignty,
jurisdiction or control over said
island, except for the pacifcation
thereof, and asserts its determine
tion when that is accomplished to
leave the government and the con-
troll OF the island to the people.
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A Matter of "U,s. and ..Doublo L,s.n


1t may not generally be known, but the
United States copyright law is at present
doing more than anything else to delay
the development of spelling reform in this
country. As it stands at present, in order
to secure copyright on a work by an Eng
ish author, the typography and presswork
must be done in the United States-this
in the interests of American industries. It
happens that no law of this sort exists in
England, and the result is coming to be
that, whenever time will permit, the
composition for both countries is done
here and a set of plates is sent abroad.
This is direct and definite saving for
every one concerned. The English pub
Usher knows, however, that the English
public will not stand American spelling.
On the other hand, the American public
will stand English spelling. The first con-
dition of taking plates is. therefore. that
English spelling shall be used throughout.
The American publisher has no choice.
This Is a practice which is growing in
stead of dying. 1t is a matter of consider
able Importance in the publishers econo-
mics, and it cannot be overlooked. At the
same time, it is speedily destroying ell
chance of spelling reform as applied to new
books. 1t may be added that no literary
reform which is adopted only by newspa-
pers can be of great weight. The maya
zines have it in their power to exert great
influence, for they do circulate in Eng
land, and their spelling is American
Chap Book
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Look here. "Bonnie Briar Bus

Look here, "Bonnie Briar Bush,"
we respectfully beg pardon, Bonnie
Billy Boyer, who are "Me, Alex and
Smith 2" Where do they belong
and to what kingdom do they be-
long? Is it or they combine,
juggernaut, or a triple alliance of
power, of gigantic immensely and
injurious propensity IF so, get
the curry comb and 60 at them.
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JoNEssYs JOKE.

His Two Mice In a Candy Box and What
Became of Them.
Mr. Giddy invited two friends to dine
with him the other evening, and when the
first of them arrived he found the host in
very merry mood.
"Glad you got here first, " he said "I'ye
got a joke on Jonesby that the boys will
tell around the office for O year, and ]
want to tell you about it before he comes
I'M
"Jonesby is something of joker him.
self, isn't hes'' returned the guest.
'He thinks SO now, but he won't after
he finds out You see, he's played lot Of
fool tricks on me that he thinks funny,
and I've been waiting to get even. OF late
he's taken to buying lots Of neckties and
keeping comb in his desk, and the boys
think he's in love with the typewriter.
"Well, that's no joke, I'm sure. /"
81 wasn't sure about it myself until to-
day, when I saw him sneak in and lay on
her desk big candy box done up in white
paper and tied with blue ribbons. If he
hadn't run away as fast as be could, he'd
have heard me laughing, for couldn't re-
strain 1t another second. /"
''Well?' said the guest, who was won
dering how soon dinner would be served.
"Well, l knew I had him then. So I
just grabbed that candy box and slid 1t
into my oyercoat pocket just as the tyre
writer came into the room. !"
did she suspectf''
'No. I guess not. She asked me what
was laughing at and I told her I'd just
seen fat old man slip on banana peel.
She smoothed her hair down and said she
didn't see anything funny in that She
knows I'm married, you see"
II see. We have typewriters at our office
too.''
Eyes. Then 1 invited Jonesby to din
ner to night. drought the box of candy
home. I'll bet it's good too! Told my
wife to put it on the dinner table. I'll tell
old Jonesby the joke after it's all eaten.
Won't he be mad, though? Sh-that's
him. Don't say anything. Hello, Jones'
by, old man. Your late. thought you
weren't coming
81 am little late, returned the new
conner. "The fact is l staid later than
usual at the office this evening. Fact is,
I'd put up joke on the typewriter and
wanted to see what she'd do"
"Joke ON the typewriter, eh2 What was
itf'' said Mr. Giddy, winking at the first
guest.
"Put box with two mice in it on her
desk. knew she'd think it was candy
and-what's the matter, old mann"
IL want to tell my wife something,
faltered Mr.. Giddy
But just then series of the most appall-
ing screams coming from the direction of
the dining room told that he was too late
Chicago Times Herald
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-04-23
RESOLUTIONS SENT TO SPAIN
MONEY AND MEN FOR THE CRISIS.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 20 The
President signed the resolutions Of
Congress this morning. AT the same
time he affixed his signature to the
ultimatum to Spain.
The ultimatum will expire in Mad
rid at 6 o'clock on Saturday morn
ing, which is midnight in Washing
ton Friday-accoupting for the diff
ference in time. Spain will have
about 60 hours in which to reply.
taking out one hour required each
way for transmission.
1t is not expected that she will
make answer, but will treat the COM
munication in silence. Her reply
may be the delivery to Minister
Woodward his passports. But be-
fore that time minister Polo will
depart from Washington. This will
be the first overt act preceding the
coming war. 1t will be followed by
an immediate move upon Cuba.
The message of the President to
Spain is briet, but emphatic. In it
is incorporate the text of the action
by Congress, and it also demands
that Spain eyacuate the Island OF
Cuba.
No possible misconstruction can
be placed upon the Presidents Ian
guage. The ultimatum is as clear
and unambiguous as the wording OF
the Congressional resolutions. 1t
will not be made public here until
placed in the hands of Senior Sagas-
ia by Minister Woodford.
There is no ground for the criti-
cism current yesterday that the
President was seeking further pre-
text for delay. Nothing is further
from his mind. When be submit
ted the Spanish question to Con-
gress for action, he did it with the
statement that be was ready TO ex-
ecute the will of Congress under the
will of the Constitution. Congress
having spoken in no uncertain terms,
the President will at once proceed
to perform his duty in the light OF
that action.
Believing that Spain will not com
ply with the demand that is now
made upon her, the President is
ready to execute the behest of Con-
gress in the movement of the land
and naval forces. The ships are
ready to sail. The army is already
on the move.
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n " that Senator Elkins voted
for The resoluti, Ds authorizing arm.
id intervention in Cuba, war, not
peace, we trust the troubled brain Of
the enlightened and enlightening ed
itor of the Statesman will be at rest.
He can now let the Senator's "tick-
er" remain quiet and put his own to
work at the immense expense of
war
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-04-23

1t is useless for the Herald man
10 try to hoodwink Pitzer's friends
in Berkeley county. They are not
geese.-StateSman.
We are glad to note this wise adj
vice, and it seems so generous ard
hearty that we presume the States
man win give tie Democrats the
same fatherly care.
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Strength and Health.

If you are not feeling strong and
healthy, try Electric Bitters. If "la-
grippe" has left you weak and weary
use Electric Bitters. This remedy
acts directly upon the Liver, Stom-
ach and Kidneys, gently aiding those
organs to perform their functions.
If you are afflicted with sick head
ache, you viii find speedy and per
manent relief by taking Electric Bit
ters. One trial will convince you
that this is the remedy you need
Large bottles only Soc. at L.G. Mat
thaei's Drug Store
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TO USE GoMFz's ARMY.

Then steps taken with view to
increasing the equipment of Gomez s
soldiers and furnishing them with
sufficient bareback for food will en-.
able him to materially assist in
bringing them to terms.
mo the United States Govern
ment will not issue any letters OF
marqne and reprisal nor countenance
privateering, but If the Spanish
Government chooses to enter upon
this line of warfare she will have to
deal with the nations of Europe with
whose commerce she seeks to inter-
fere."
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WAR MAY LAST A YEAR.

The Army and Navy Experts are
beginning to take a less hopeful
view of an easy and quick campaign
than they entertained short time
ago. Months are now mentioned in
stead of weeks as the probable
length Of hostilities, and one emf
nent naval officer processes belief
that the war may easily drag along
for year under the existing con-
ditions.
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The old veterans are offering to go
to the front and fight, but the trou-
BILE is there is not enough commits
sions as officers to go around. Gen.
Lew Wallace, however, comes very
near toeing the mark by withdraw
ing as candidate for U. S. Senator
in Indiana, and offering to enlist
either as Major General of volun-
teers, which he held at the close of
the late war, or as private. Thinks
he can fill either position and that
looks somewhat patriotic.
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100 600 volunteer malitiamen will
be called for to aid the regular army
in battling with Spain. Under this
call, the quota for w. Va. will be
,0G0. Gov. Atk ;nson, it is thought
will consolidate the two regiments
now partially organized, and now
belonging to the National Guards to
mae. this call.
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NOT TO SHELL HAVANA.

Key WEST, FLA, April l9.-The
naval plan of action, it is under
stood, has been finally and definite
ly decided upon. 1t involves the
blockade of Cuba, but not a bonn
bardment Of Havana. The block
ade will involve no engagements, it
is expected, except the accidental
encounters which, more or less, are
bound to occur.