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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06

T.
An,au;a. between North and South
-, - 'he title of an intructive geo.
~ .ua.oal s'uuy by j. W. Spencer, in which
sn1 peotniopi1sy is shown of such land
continents in recent geo IeeMgn tines mes
MN u h her 1 ns ~ s,} given added value by a
nampsr o. ~ Illustrations witohcraft in
i nea ~ I bstoE P Evans, is full Of
regarding the crude and ridicu Ion tbeo.
logical doctrines still taught in some See Of
msas IN aag during 1897 and the
of kites, are described by George ' = v uSe
ney III an illustrated articls en+it1e - K;4a-
Fixing yin in 1897 The Theory and Practice
%e IT. a esSeen tax obs Is the subject Of M
ground that it is possible to enforc aes sn 1ne
tax equitably. too eoon
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06
ARBOR DAY,

and 1 earnestly recommend to all people in
h is State that they observe the day by the
planting of trees, shrubs and vines for the
adornment of their homes the identifying
of their fields, their school grounds and
roadways.
am persuaded that the influence of such
an observance, with concert of effort will
e.-er lie ennobling and beneficent, andwill
bear witness in the years to come that we,
caring for the future, devoted this day to
identifying and increasing the value of our
estates.
.iyen at the Executive Chamber, in Au-
gusta, this twenty-second day of April,
in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety eight, and of
the Independence of the United States
OF America the one hundred and twenty
second. LLEWELLYN POWERS
By the Governor,
BYRON BOYD. Secretary of State.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06

Admiral SIMPSONS fleet has sailed
away from Key West prepared for long
cruise. So much is known, and there
general knowledge stops. From certain
facts, however, certain differences may be
drawn with strong probability that
they are correct. The feet that Spain had
collected at St. Vincent, in the Cape
Verde Islands, sailed last Friday, and for
twenty four hours at least it pursued a
southwest course. Assuming that it con-
tinued that course and steamed at the
rate of about 10 knots an hour. which is
the most economical rate and the one gen.
orally adopted except in emergencies, it
would at the time of SIMPSONS depart
ure have been about 1900 miles from
Porto Rico. The distance from Key West
to Porto Rico is little over a thousand
miles, and hence Sampson will be able to
meet the Spanish fleet before 1t arrives at
Porto Rico, assuming that that is it's des-
tination. A quite common conjecture in
naval circles in regard to the
Cape Verde fleet, however, is that
it may have gone to intercept
the Oregon and Marietta now coming
up the east coast of South America on
their way to Key West. If that be its pur-
pose it would probably make for Pernam-
buco, which is about the same distance
from Cape Verde as Key West. Naval
men regard it as very doubtful If this
fleet, which is not very powerful, would
come to West Indian waters, where it
would be surs to meet a much stronger
force, and the majority of them incline
to the opinion that il it has not returned
to Spain it has gone to the South Ameri-
can coast in the hope of capturing the
Oregon. What the orders to Admiral
SIMPSONS feet are nobody knows except
the Admiral and the naval strategy
board. But it can be conjectured with
much probability that it has been in
structed to hunt up the Spanish feet if it
is anywhere near West Indian waters and
attack it, 1t may also have instructions,
if the Spaniards are not found near Porto
Rico to proceed in the direction of the
South American coast to meet the Oregon
and escort her into West Indian waters.
Or it may be, and this is more probable,
that it is directed in case it does not
find the Spanish feet in the vicinity of
Porto Rico to capture San Juan
thereby b deprivingss the Spaniards of
their only available base of supplies on
this side of the Atlantic.
Whatever its instructions Admiral
Sampson can be relied upon to execute
them with promptness and success. II
he encounters the Spaniads outside of
Porto Rico the same fate will befall the
latter as overlook Admiral Montijo's
feet at Manila. If he is directed to seize
Porto Rico, that task, which is believed
to be not a very difficult one, will be exc
cuted without delay. 1t is greatly to be
hoped that Admiral Sampson is destined
to meet the Spanish fleet, for the de-
struction of it, which in all probability
would follow, would practically end the
war Spain would not have enough ships
left to continue the contest with tle
slightest chance of success, land recognize
ing that she would abandon Cuba, and
the object of our Intervention would be at
tanned without the necessity of doing any
fighting on the land
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All the Democratic members of the
Senate except Cafferey voted for the in.
come tax amendment. An income tax is
part OF the Bryan creed, and Bryan just
now is the boss of the party whose SWAY
there are very few to dispnte.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06

Gen. Joe Wheeler, one of the Major
Generals appointed by the President, is
sixty -one years old, but he is vigorous
and can be depended upon, if he gets the
opportunity. to make as brilliant mill
cary record in Cuba as he made in COM
mand of Confederate cavalry during the
war of the Rebellion.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06

The Hon. John Wanamaker is doing
some lively fighting against the Quay
machine, and though he may be, and
probably will be, beaten, he will have
shown himself a political leader not to be
despised.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06

elimination and recrimination con-
tlnue to be the order of the day in the
Spanish Cortes, and good deal of truth
which has hitherto been suppressed is
leaking out. For instance it was adj
mitted that autonomy was screaming
farce, though it was claimed while ago
that it was a great success.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06

Riotous demonstrations in Spain con-
tinue to increase, and every day the king
dom is falling more and more under the
domination Of the military. That fact
BODIES no good for the existing ministry,
for Sagasta and his policy have been I'M
popular with army, which would be only
too glad if a favorable opportunity pre-
sented itself to overthrow him and it. A
change of government, however, will
have little tendency to shorten the war.
All parties, Liberals, Conservatives, Re-
publicans and Carlists, are committed to
carrying on the war to the bitter end,
and new ministry, no matter what its
political complexion, will be no more
ready to seek peace than Sagasta's. Un-
less the Powers take Spain in hand, she
has got to be thrashed into submission.
But in MI probability after she gets
through with us she will have long
civil war on her hands, the outcome of
which may, and very likely will, over
throw the present dynasty and usher in
military dictatorship.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06
SPANISH FINANCES,

New York, May 5.-The Evening POSTS
London correspondent cabled today as
follows:
THE Spanish gold premium is nearly
so per cent. I learn privately that the
Spanish government is trying to place
treasury bills in London, offering as much
as 10 pei. cent, but at present with no
measure of success"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06

If Commodore Dewey had sent a de-
spatch boat to Hong Kong Immediately
after the battle at Manila she ought to
have arrived there before this.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06

Spain hassnot captured anything since
the WI began but single merchant
vessel, and that sailed into one of her
ports without knowing that war existed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06

The possibility that we shall really
have Cuba on our hands after the war is
over is fast looming up into prob
ability. 1t is beginning to be seriously
doubted now in quarters il which awhile
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06

The Major Generals have been equally
divided between the North and the South
two from each section.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06

One thing is certain. Commodore
Dewey has not been hampered by in
etructions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06

No doubt it does give the nations of
Europe some uneasiness to see us loom
ing up as a naval power.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06

Washington is afraid now that the war
will be too short.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06

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ago disposition to recognize the insurgent
government was strong, that perhaps, af-
ter all, the Cubans may not be able to es-
tablish and maintain stable govern
ment. If that proves to be the case we
can hardly escape taking charge our
selves, directly or indirectly. Having
intervened for the avowed purpose of pao-
flying the island, we cannot abandon it,
when we have driven out the Spaniards,
to men as incompetent as they to estab-
lish stable government that can keep
the peace If the Cubans cannot bring
order out of chaos and preserve it, we
tnblishing a protectorate or annexing the
island as a territory of the United States.
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THE PRESS.
FRIDAY, MAY 6.
STATE OF MI AINE,
knBOR DAY.
a Rroc1anaatior

FIX The GOV EKNUR.
In compliance with a wise provision Of
the statute, it becomes my duty to pro-
claim
Tuesday, the 10th Day of May, 1898,
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AUCTION SALES.
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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-25

makers f~our-horse team running away.
The wagon was loaded with grain for
the Rochester market. which probably
for no more serious accident.
MIR. and Mrs. George HARRISON have
returned from Helena.
Charley Wells. the German Bar en-
giueer. left his week for a short visit
with the home folk In Frankfort, Ken
lucky.
C. w. Birchard, superintendent or
schools, is i'm Anaconda his week.
Mrs. Charles Bartruf is down from
Sheridan visiting relatives.
l.. c. Edwards. the stage man., was IN
Twin Bridges yesterday.
The mason work on the bank build
ing is moving along at a rapid gait,
but mons too fast, as the officials are
anxious to get in their permanent
home.
Mrs. Johnny Woods and daughter,
Jennie. were the guests OF Mrs. a
Grupp a few days his week.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-25
sEcGAR, BUT NO LIAR.
A Mendicant's Recount of How He Lost
"A Leg i'm Cuba.
From the Chicago Record.

"A Leg III YUM"
From the Chicago Record.
Yes, sir said the one-legged man
mournfuIly to the man whose attention
he had attracted by addressing him as
SAY. friend"-"I lost this leg at Cuba,
and that's the truth"
you don't say" the other observed,
smpathetIlCally. I've been reading
about the trials and troubles of you
poor fellows-that is allowing you are
telling facts and really were there.
Friend, / hope / may die in this spot
and die painfully if IL isn't just as ! tell
you. | know / am suspected as d maud,
because there are 50 many liars VINO tiy
to work on peoples sympathies, but l am
telling the actual, zones truth. lost
this leg in Cuba. II you'll give me a
dime, mister, III tell you ali about 1t.
It's a very interesting story.
The sympathetic stranger being as
sured, complied:
1T was a dark night. friend" the
cripple began, and nobody but a TOOL
or a man who was half drunk would
have thought Of doing such a thing. /
s'puse in all honesty L ought 10 CONFESS
ia took a drop that night
i can understand. / have heard
about that rainfall and the mud and
yes. it was a dark night, and you
could not see a thing. Suddenly q bright
light flashed over to tho west. 1t was a
headlight q.
"Ah. yes. \ ~searchlight, you mean"
And then there came the roar ana
rattle Of
"A rapld-dre gun. VA there any
smoke to lt?'
Too dark to see, but 1 know there
was. though, for I've gone against the
same game in daylight, n | KNOW no"
in looks. Wen, the fellow who was hr-
ing
but one handling it
There was only one Of EN- hring, but
he was a daisy all right. VIII IL neFaf
st0py 1 asked my mate.
Wen Just take il any way says ne
A 1 said. We had been drinking. No
body but one who had would a tried
to do it,"
Heroic mani" murmured the sympa-
tketic stranger.
so. when she came up close, /. see
inE She wasn't going to stop Tor the
crossing at all, made a grab Tor the
hand5olt on the first box car. My mate
Jumped for a fiat and made IL, but
missed and fell to the track, ana tht
wheel went over this leg.
That's the way II happened. II You
don't believe IL you can write to TN
doctor at Cuba, Missoury, II he'll tel
YOU it's gospel truth. ] may be a men
dicant, sir. but am no liar.
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I'm Society
CONTINUED from Page Slxteen.)

nikow, Mrs. j. Y. Batterton and Misses
Bette Williams and Cornelia Van
Gundy have returned from Bozeman,
where they have been attending the
annual session of the Christian associa-
ton of Montana.
Miss Hattie Benedict, who has been
a guest in the home of her sister, Mrs.
DIR. Rickert. for several months past.
will leave for her home in Kirksville,
Mo, next Tuesday.
The ladies of Deer Lodge have in con-
temptation the giving of a ball for the
benefit of the Montana Children's Home
society one week from next Friday.
A. J. Darch and wife n family re-
turned to their home in Butte last
Monday. Mrs. Darch n children had
been spending the summer here and
had rooms with Mrs. Essig.
Fred H.. Hoss and family are now
occupying the Erickson cottage in the
arabic addition.
Ed McLain is home from the Big
Hole country. where he went some
weeks ago to perform representation
work on some mining properties.
Lee NJ. Van Etten. well known in
educational circles of this city as a
particularly lustrous student in classics
i'm the College of Montana. has taken
up studies i'm the Sheldon Jackson col
lege of Salt Lake.
Mrs. George w. Irwin of Butte spent
Wednesday last a guest in the home oil
DR.. and Mrs. A. II. Mitchell.
In response to telegraph Instructions
from the school board, Miss Gertrude
Garrett, a former teacher in the Deer
Lodge schools, has returned from hei
home in Kansas and will resume hel
duties in the school room next Mon
day.
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In Twin Bridges.

Twin Bridges. Sept. 23.-Mr. and Mrs.
Ed Gohn and Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Wick
ers returned from the Masonic grand
lodge Tuesday and proceeded to their
Virginia homes in the afternoon. They
visited Butte friends after the grand
lodge session.
Orrin Stone, who has considerable
mining interests in Bear gulch, was a
visitor in Twin Bridges the fore part OF
the week. He reports the mining IN
dustry about the same as usual in that
vicinity. Mr.. Stone has a small force
of men at work on a property and Will
make a test shipment of ore in a rev
DAYS. If the returns are satisfactory
it is very likely the force VIII be IN
creased.
Lon Pickett. the well-known caterer.
has leased the Stark hotel and assumed
the management Wednesday Of his
week. Mrs. Stark, the owner, is doml-
ciled in her residence in Normal addi-
ton.
Charley Cochran has commenced the
construction of his dwelling on Madison
street. The building will be a two-stOry
one and brick veneered.
L. A. Thompson. manager or the
Twin Bridges lumber yard, is enJoying
a visit from his sister, Miss Lille, VINO
recently arrived from Cassel, Wis.
Mrs. b. F.. Bowman departed this
week for an extended visit with relatives
at sheridan and other valley points.
A Butte party, comprising Mr.. ana
Mrs. Bob Elliott, Mr.. ana MIS-. j. T.
Eufott and Walter Thayer, are ENJOY
ing an outing in the valley and making
the ducks scarce.
Td Powden of MeadeTville is in charge
Of a party from that place who are en-
loving the hunting and fishing In TINS
vicinity.
Miss Lucy irvine came over from
Butte last week and will teach the COM
ing term of school at Leiterville.
+ e. Benedict. representing Moves
Butler e. Cutler Of ST. Paul, was calling
on our tobacco merchants this week.
Iudpe Nj. H. Lott attended the silver
republican convention at Anaconda
Wednesday as a delegate from thl'
county. .--,
John Boutwell, was among the Sh5ri
dan populists who attended the s'aI'
The hospitabIe ranch home Of Mr.. am
Mrs. John wilhart was the scene OF
ioIlv crowd last Tuesday eVenInS' N
event being an ice cream SOCIAL ioi IN
haneit of this charge. Games WeE
nlaved. music rendered AID gallons :"
ice cream disposed OF ano thosc WI
attended enjoyed themselves thof
oughly. D.,
en- time for the republican county con
yention. Mr.. Page has charge OF IN
surveying party that is working in tina
vicinity. and reports verifying NOV
ing along nicely. e.,
Miss Mae Burtch will teach IA,
term Of school in the Centennial val
lev she left this week TO MI her en-
gagement ~
Ralph Bushnell. who has been In IN
eastern part OF the state the past ie'
months. returned home Tuesday.
County Attorney Galloway was !
town the fore part Of the week. en-
route to Anaconda.
Thomas Pollard. the hotel man {
Virginia City. returned from his Butt
trip Tuesday.
James Shoemaker n Harry Han
lton lost a good deal Of cuticle Thur'
day morning as a result OF MI. sheN
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-25

From the Detroit Free Press.
.srbev say that Mrs. Bondiy throws on
q great deal Of agony since they suddenly
became rich"
well. rather. Tha woman used TO
walk in her sleep. Now she gets up ana
rides a chalnIess bicycle or orders a car
rage"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-25

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