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The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
FIGHT WILL BE A FIERCE ONE.
Bianco Working Day and Night to Make
the Havana Forts Improbable.

Miami, Fla, May 12.-Naval tacticians
on the blockading fleet believe that the
Spanish fleet has gone back to the Canary
islands and will remain there until
routed out. Whether or not Sampson
goes after them will be matter for
Washington to decide. 1t is thought,
however, that he will merely reduce
Porto Rico, and then return to Havana
in time for bombardment of that city
in about two weeks.
Father Chadwick. the hero chaplain of
| the Maine, is i'll in little tent on the
| outskirts OF the town, and nobody but
his physician is allowed to approach his
bedside The doctors have diagnosed his
case as erysipelas.
Two or three Cubans who volunteered
SO ga1ly a week ago and went to Tampa
in search OF an opportunity to quench
| their thirst for gore, came back Yesterday.
They found that they were to lead the ad-
vance against the Havana earthworks.
| and change came over the spirit of their
dreams. The others are still holding out.
| The insurgent army will be practically
| useless against the Havana defenses and
the chances are that the sons of Uncle
Sam will have to storm the heights I'M
aided.
The blockading fleet along the Cuban
coast Is now very weak. It consists of
| half dozen gunboats and few torpedo
boats, practically useless against any
thing now in sight along the shore.
Sometimes the big mortar batteries along
| the Cuban hills throw a shell or two at
| them, but the little fellows only steam
out to safe distance and resume their
| patrol work.
Blanoo is still working day and NIGHT
to get his forts in order for the coming
struggle. Fully fifty feet of sand has
been placed in front OF each battery, and
the Spaniards are still at work on the
| Notifications. If Sampson attempts the
Dewey act, he is sure to get into trouble,
| as the difficulties presented by the forts
cannot be overcome in a single day.
1t is also said that the streets and roads
about Havana have been mined and that
the entire electric plant of the CITY has
| been utilized for that purpose. The fight
at HANNA will therefore, be fierce one
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
REAR ADMIRAL WALKER.

Washington, May 1.-THE influential
friends of Rear Admiral John q. Walker
are making strong efforts to have him as.
signed to sea duty or that an important
shore assignment connected with the
conduct of the war be given him. Ad-
miral Walkers executive ability is we'll
known to the administration. He is con-
sidered an officer of the highest stand
ing and born fighter and strategist
Although on the retired list he was Sc.
lected as President of the Nicaraguan
Canal commission under the special au-
thority of Congress, and is now engaged
in tho work of completing his report.
At the beginning of the war Admiral
Walker sat with the Naval Strategy
board and gave its members the benefit
of his wide knowledge and experience
in their arrangement of the naval cam
paign. Recently he has devoted himself
entirely to the duties of president of the
Nicaraguan Canal commission, and
does not attend the meetings Of the
strategy board. ssss'
Chairman Boutelle and the members
of the House committee on naval affairs
asked President Mckinley to appoint Ad-
miral Walker, assistant secretary of the
navy, but Mr.. G. n. Allen had already
been selected as Mr.. Roosevelt's success
sor There has been much talk lately in
Congress and naval circles of reviving
the grade of admiral of the navy and Ad-
miral Walkers name is the only one men
toned in connection with the office. Leg
islatiye authority will be- rec uired to ap-
point retired officer to the place, but
Admiral Walkers ability has obtained
is felt by his friends that the authority
would not he obtained. 1t appears to be
prettv certain that some high office will
be filled by him in the near future.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
MAINE MONUMENT FUND CON
CERT.

The grand concerts of war songs and
oratorio music for the benefit of the
Maine Monument T ind will take place at
City hall on May 90 and "a, and is being
looked forward to by the general public.
The chorus of 100 voices is doing a grand
work and attend the rehearsals with I'M
usual punctuality.
Portland may we'll be proud of such a
chorus. The artists from Boston are the
very best and have volunteered their SER
vices to make this most worthy event.
The great war cantata "The Seige of
Lucknow" promises some grand effects
only soprano such as Mrs. Jennie
Patrick Walker can do this noble work.
Mr.. Ashenden, the noted Boston bari
tone, will give Portland a treat The
orchestra of twenty pieces has been well
selected and is rehear sing their music
under Concert Master Higgins.
Prof. Ward secured the orchestral music
in Boston on Saturday last, it having
been owned by P. S. Gilmore, the famous
bandmaster, and used at the World s
Peace Jubilee.
The Anvil Chorus-Star Spapgled Ban
ner, Infamnatus, and MI other music
will be rendered in just the same manner
as on that glorious occasion.
Miss Maude A. Scott, one of Boston S
best readers. will be at both concerts her
rendering of emusic on the Rappahan-
nock'' with musical accompaniment, is
inimitahla Micc Scott becides haiJo q
reader, is very fine soprano soloist and
will sing with the Bostonians next season.
sThe programme will be work of art.
consisting of twenty pages, with half
tones of the artists, and frontispiece in
colors of the Battleship Maine with the
United States and Cuban flags.
There will be a full rehearsal of Or
chestra and chorus Sunday afternoon at
four O'Clock in City hall.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE ROBINSON.

BEFORE JUDGE ROBINSON.
There were three cases disposed of in
the municipal court yesterday morning.
One of the prisoners was William A..
Manchester and the complaint that was
drawn against him alleged that he had
been unnecessarily lettering about the
private dwelling of Bridget Donovan.
who lives on Fore street, and that by SO
lettering he had caused discomfort and
alarm to the other inmates of the house.
Bridgdet Donovan and Gathering Colerev.
These women were ready to testify as
was Timothy Donovan, but more time
was desired in which to make inyestiga-
ton and the case was continued until
Friday morning, bail being fixed in the
sum of $780,
John ]. Minnough was sentenced to GO
days in Jail on the complaint of being
common drunkard. and Frank H.
Logan was given 80 days for intoxica-
ton,
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
TO DEWEY AND WlLDEs.
The Tribute of Maine Co mmandery of the
Loyal Legion.

At the annual meeting of the Maine
Commandsry of the Military Order of the
Loyal Legion, held in this city on We'd
nesday evening, May 4, committee was
appointed to give expression to the gen
eral joy of the members over the news
from Manila Bay. The following letters
have been sent to Admiral Dewey and
Capt. Wildes in accordance with this act
ion Of the commandery:
Portland, May 4, 1898.
Rear Admiral Dewey. U. S. N, Com
mander in Chief of the Asiatio station:
At the annual meeting of the Maine
Commandery, Military Order OF the Loyal
Legion of the United States, the under
signed were directed to express to you
and to the officers and men of your fleet
the proud satisfaction Of all our compan-
ions at the unparalleled achievement of
American valor in Manila harbor. on the
first day of May.
The conditions under which the tattle
was entered upon were so adverse that
the victory was the more remark able
and glorious. 1t has shed fresh lustre
and renown upon the already bright and
memorable deeds of the American navy,
and recalls the names and achievements
OF the heroes of other times in our ma
tion's history-of Decatur and Preble, of
Farragut and Porter. 1t was victory
bravely won, discreetly used and modest
ly heralded.
Accept from us who have experienced
the vicissitudes of war, it's victories and
its defeats, our heartiest praise and con-
CALCULATIONS for yourself, your officers and
your men.
We desire also to express the special
pleasure we have in the fact that the gal
liant commander of the Boston, Capt.
Frank Wildes, is a member of this COM
mandery.
For the commandery:
John Marshall Brown,
Sidney W. Thaxter,
William III. Anderson.
This letter was sent to Capt. Frank
Wildes:
Portland, May 4. 1885,
Captain Frank Wildes, U. S. N, q. S. S.
Boston,:
Dear Sir and Companion-At the an
nual meeting of the Maine Commandery,
Loyal Legion of the United States, the
undersigned were directed to express to
you the special pleasure they feel that
companion of our comInandery should
have occupied so prominent and honor
able position in the great naval battle
of Manila.
We beg you to accept the warmest con-
CALCULATIONS of all the companions for the
glorious victory of our fleet to the success
OF which you so largely contributed.
For the COmmandery:
John Marshall Brown,
Sidney W. Thaxter,
William II. Anderson.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
MAJOR COLLINS MUSTERED TN

Augusta, May accompanies A, e, c,
F and L, of the First Regiment, N. G. S.
NJ, were mustered into service of the
United States today. Major Collins of
the second battalion was also mustered.
The two remaining companies will be
mustered Friday.
Cos. B and d of the Second Regiment
will furnish the Maine battery of heavy
artillery. The rest of the Second Regi-
ment, the Signal Corps and the Ambu-
lance Corps, have been ordered 10 go
home Saturday with the exception Of Cos.
/ and *, who will go Monday
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

The members of the Knights of Column
bus, will have celebration on Decora-
ton Day, when representatives of the
order from all over the state will come to
Portland. In the forenoon trip to Long
Island will be taken, where a shore din
ner will be served and out door sports in
dulged in. In the evening the exemplifi-
cation of the third degree will be worked
on about 80 candidates. Mr.. James T.
State is the chairman of the committee of
arrangements.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
MAINE WAS REMEMBERED

Bralntree, May lathe Pine Tree
Sbate club held it's annual reunion, ban.
night.
"A fond remembrance of Maine mani.
rested itself in the large gathering of the
sons and daughters of this famous state,
ana an me decoration OF pines and frs gave
tne stags the appearance of Maine
WOOD. The banquet was held from to
.. 5O IN the lower nall. Rev. A. A. ELS
worth OF the First church offered prayer.
FROM .. 30 until ten O'Clock a stereopticoh
lecture on picturesque Maine was de-
llVered by Prof. Swett Of Portland.
A picture of the U. s. 8. Maine, .Ad-
mlral Dewey and other patrlotlo views
We're warmly received.
Dancing followed until IL O'CLOCK,
under the management of Mr.. Horace X.
Drinkwater.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
MARRIAGES

In this city, May u, by Rev. S. F. Pearson.
Elmer A. Marston of West Falmouth and Louise
j. Cookson of Portland, formerly of Methuen
Mass.
In Waterville, May 4, Ralph o. Holway and
Miss G. Gertrude Lowering.
In Wat rvlle May 4.Roscoe z. Haywood and
Mrs. Mary E. Carr, of Winslow.
In Rockland. May A, Andrew j, Rollins and
Geor gia Wilson.
in Dlnforlh. April 80. Rev. Chas L. Kirkland
ana Mrs. n. l. Carvell, both OF Topsfeld.
In North Union. April %, Alfred Barlow and
Mrs Alice Weed, both OF Appleton.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

These transfers have been recorded:
Maurice l.. Kemp of Otisfield to Han
nah F. Kemp, land in Otisfield.
Orrin B. Thompson of Brunswick 10
Albert Green of Birdgton, land in Bridg-
ton.
Johannah Anges Geary to James KeI-
ley, land in Portland, with buildings on
Sheridan street.
Bertram c. Kemp to Walter E. Kemp,
both of Otisfeld, land for $500, two lots
in Otisfeld.
Reuben S. Cobb to the town of Gray,
land in Gray on road leading to North
Yarmouth
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Portland, May 10, 1898.
T&IME to overhaul
Z what was left
from last sea-
sons outing and replen.
ish the outfit.
Hammocks for ex-
ample.
The old one will hard.
ly go through another
summer, perhaps. Bet
ter be on the safe side
and have a new one any,
way. A good Hammock
costs little nowadays and
they're being bettered
and improved each year.
The Hammocks we are
selling today are much
prettier, much stronger
and altogether cheaper
than ever before, more
over, our stock is very
complete now and offers
a broad choice for selec-
ton.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
FIRST MEET AT RIGBY.

The first races of the season at Rigby
takes place on the five days beginning
june 2S, and on Saturday a meeting of
the management of the park will be held
to complete plans for this meet. 1t is in
tended to have three classes every day.
Some of the classes will be composed of
horses limited only to Maine owners.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
MAINE TOWNS.
items of Interest Gathered by CORES
pondents of the Preas.
NORTH YARMOUTH.

NORTH YARMOUTH.
North Yarmouth, May l2-The Ladies
Aid gave an entertainment and social at
the vestry Tuesday evening. The enter
tainment consisted of singing by Mr..
Frank Hascall and readings by Miss Ada
Morrill,, with dialogues, tableaux, etc.
Mr.. Folsom, from Bowdoin college,
supplied the Congregational pulpit Sun
day.
Mrs. E. A. Morrill,, who has been visit
ing in Portland and vicinity, has re-
turned to her home.
The teachers of the town attended the
Teachers Institute at Gray, May 9th, and
report profitable session.
Mr.. G. f. Skillin has recently PR.
chased fine looking horse.
Captain j. f. Montfort has been con-
fined to the house with severe infamma.
ton of the eyes.
e. D. Loring is making some repairs
on his buildings.
DAMARISCOTIA.
Damariscotta, May 12.-Mr. G. W. Stet-
cOl4 hoc iieh0 rsii Otiss lIi2 Ulij
sidewalk on the south side of Main street.
The walk will extend from Bristol street
to the bridge and will be decided i'm.
provemeut to the town.
Mr.. Carleton C. Ide has rented the
Alvan Hussey house on Mills street, and
will move into it next week.
The Twin Village Water company will
extend their mains up Mills street. Work
begins next week.
The newly organized band made their
first appearance on the street Monday
night. They have been engaged by the
G. A. R. post to play May 80. They in
tend to give concert Saturday night
next if pleasant.
H. M. Castner and W. P. Phinney of
Portland was in town this week
&. S. Flint is able to be at his business
again after short illness.
ssd GORHAM
Following is Gorham Grange pro-
gramme for Saturday evening, May IA:
Quotations, by the members; song, Hattie
Harmon; reading, Rose C.Johnson; ques-
ton, What shall l cook for supper in
spring and SUMMER Mrs. McKenney.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
BowLEs CRoss-ExAM1NED

New York, May NAVAL Constructor
Bowles had another siege of oross-exami-
nation today in the Menocal court martha,
at the hands of counsel for the accused
engineer Menocal who had charge of the
construction of the faulty timber dry
dock at the navy yard. Enginser MenocaI
expects to take the stand In his own de-
Tense tomorrow. Efforts will be made. If
is believed, to show that he has been
made scapegoat for others.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13

State of Maine. County of Cumberland. S. 3
I, C. o. Bancroft Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief
c. o. BANCROFT Cashier,
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day OF May, 1898.
CHAs. B. MITCHELL, Notary Public.
COrrect-Attest:
CHARLES S. FOBES,
ID. w. KENSELL Directors.
GEO. BURNHAM, JR.,
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
NJ I.aSOr
DEATHS.

In this city, May ~. Patrick j. Kelleher aged
"a years.
Funeral Saturday morning at $50 O'Clock,
from No. 1913 York street. Requiem high mass
at st. Domincs Church at 8 O'Clock. Newbu-
ryport and Haverhill papers please copy.
LII this city, May H. John c., Oldest son OF
Clarence J. and Adela B. McGowen.
Funeral Saturday afternoon at o'clock, at
parents residence. No. 1O4 Lincoln street.
in Bangor. May 8, Hosea L. Staples, aged So
years months.
In Marshfield, May g. Thomas F. Berry, aged
81 years months.
In Hampden. May 4, Timothy Redman, aged
So years months.
III Blcksport, May l, Mrs. Maud E. Bridges.
aged u years l month.
in Ellsworth, May 8, Keziah G., wife Of John
Cheney. aget, "a years.
In BFidgten May 9. Henry Magner, aged 81
years.
In Augusta. MAY s. Lizzie NJ. Coakley, FORM
erly OF Rockland, agec "a years.
In Richmond, May 4, Fred A. Young aged
20 Yeas.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
WEDDINGS
COOKSON-MARSTON.

A very quiet but pretty wedding took
place last evening the contracting parties
being Miss Louise J. Cookson of this CITY
formerly of Methuen, Mass. and Mr..
Elmer A. Marston of West Falmouth.
They have the best wishes of their MANY
friends for long and happy life.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13

State of Maine County of Cumberland, IS.
T. c. G. Chapman. President of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best Of my knowledge
and belief.
G. C. CHAPMAN, President.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
DAY of May, 1898.
P. j. LARRABEE.
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
SETH L. LARRABEE, J
Ely. ST. sTE E ! Rha Directors.
my13 DIT
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
GuSiC AND DRAMA
A SPECTACLE OF MAGNITUDE

SPECTACLE OF MAGNITUDE.
There are great events ahead for Thurs.
day next in the line of entertainment that
cannot fail to make an almost unparaI-
ieled stir in the city and throughout this
region. 1t is the coming of great inter-
national spectacle, "The Trooping of
the Colors," by John Philip Sousa. The
to the larger cities only, only three in
New England, owing to its magnitude,
its tremendous expense and the stage
area required for its proper manipulation.
Some idea of the vast responsibilities
that are assumed in the presentation of
this spectacle may be formed when it
is stated that the. daily expenses amount
to nearly $1,000. Hundreds Of persons
are enlisted in the production. These in
clude infantry, marines. sailors, zouayes,
great chorus of singers, soloisus.
Sousa's band of 60 performers and auxili-
airy forces of various sorts and kinis, by
whom are represented the great nations
OF America, Great Britain, France and
Germany. All join in q grand salute of
national colors, and the ceremonies em-
brace the singing of the various nation
al anthems and patriotic music While
spectacle in intent, the production is
wildly alive in action and dramatic sit
nation in the exchange of honors between
the forces of the nations ''The Troop.
ing of THE Colors" will be given III this
city on Thursday next, May 10, matinee
and evening at City Hall, Sousa direct
ing IN person. Before the spectacle, how
ever, there will be grand concert by
Sousa and his band, the. soloists of which
are Miss Louise M. Brehany, soprano:
Mr.. Basil Tetson, baritone; Mr.. Arthur
Pryor, trombone; Sig. Simone Mantia.
euphoniuni, and Herr Franz Hell. fluegel-
horn. Programme changed for each con-
cert.
THE JEFFERSON.
Inc Corse Payton company continues
to draw large audiences and to give sat-
isfaction to all patrons at the Jefferson.
Inc plays are we'll selected and the com
pahy presents them in excellent style.
whiie the stage arrangements are first
Two Friends and SIS Marriage a Fail.
ure' were given. Last evening the
play My Kentucky Home,'' This after
noon 1.-Two Nights in Rome" and this
evening "Lend Me Five shillings,,
and "a Yankee in Cuba
Mr.. Fay says that at the close of tba
four weeks engagement of the Co,se
Payton company he may put in a good
English opera company las he understsnds
that Portland people are very fond of
opera.
Owing to the enormous success tho
Corse Payton company has met at The
Jefferson, it has been decided to extend
the engagement three weeks longer The
sale Of seats for next weeks engagement
is now open. The matinee begins at
p. M, instead of the usual time owing to
the length of the engagement.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13

Coughs and colds, down to the very
borderland of consumption, weld to the
soothing, healing influences of DR.
Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13

A fresh new stock of
printed muslin Flags, for
decorating. ten different
sizes, opened in the base
ment this morning.
A beautiful line of silk
T. ags.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
The Basement is also

The Basement is also
showing today a very
large stock of Tennis
goods, Golf Clubs, Gro
quet Sets, paper lanterns,
straw cushions. carts,
wheelbarrows, shovels and
other outdoor playthings
for children.
Bows and arrows, guns,
boats, tops, pals, balls
and bats, jump ropes,
whips, drums, etc.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13

TEMERARIO PASSES PARANA.
Rosario, May 12.-The Spanish torpedo
gunboat Temerario has passed the Parana
river.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
ESPECIAL TO THE pREss.l

Still Lacks Fifty Men of Being Full.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREsa1
Camp Powers, Augusta, May l2.-Ad-
1utant General Richards received very
important communication this afternoon
from Secretary of the Navy, John d.
Long IN regard to the manning of the
monitor Montauk which is due in Port
land harbor Friday morning. The letter
was as follows:
Navy Department, May 10, 1898.
"Adjutant General of Maine, Augusta,
Maine
"Sir:-The department is in receipt of
your letter of May z regarding the
manning of the monitor Montauk, upon
her arrival in Portland. The Montauk is
now on her way to Portland under the
| command of Lieut.. L. l.. Reamey, U. S.
N, and is differed and manned by the
naval militia of New Jersey. Upon her
| arrival at Portland. it is the intention of
the department to replace her present
officers and men by appointments and en-
listmsnts from the volunteers of Portland
and vicinity. The men will be enlisted in
the navy and the officers will receive act.
ing appointments. 1t will be necessary
that the volunteer officers and men are
fitted for the duties, that they will be
called upon to perform. The provisional
organization of naval militia at Portland
will be given an opportunity for volun-
teering for this service, and Lieut..
Reamey has been directed to confer with
them and with you in reference to this
matter.
VERY respectfully,
JOHN d. LONG, Secretary
This settles the question as to who will
| have the honor of manning the old craft
which is ordered to the coast to defend
| the harbor of the Forest City. The First
regiment is not yet full. About fifty
more men are needed and it does not look
as though the work of mastering in would
be finished before Friday night The
battery which is to he commanded by
Captain H. G. Crockett Of Auburn has
not yet filled its ranks. Tonight 1874 men
had been mustered in and this number
must be brought up to 1850 before the bat
terry is ready for service.
The Second regiment has been practical
~ ruined by the men leaving and going
into the ranks of the First and the heavy
battery. Major York said tonight that
he did not believe that there were twenty
five men who are fit for service left in the
first battalion of the Second. So far ten
companies in the First regiment have
| filed.
Lieutenant H. N. Royden, the muster
ing officer reports tonight that out of 1174
men needed, 81 have been mustered 4o2
being mustered in to-day.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
Naval Brigade to be Allowed 10
Volunteer.
OFFICERS TO RECEIVE ACTING
APPOINTMENTS IN NAVY.

Volunteer Officers and Their Men Must be
Fitted For Their Duties-Monitor will
Arrive Here Today With New Jersey
Naval Brigade Under Command of
Lieut.. Reamy-The First Regiment
Still Lacks Fifty Men of Being Full.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
NEW ADvEETIsEnIENTs.
MO. 1923.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
Merchants National Bank,

at Portland, in the State of Maine at the close
Of business, May 9th, 1898.
RESOURCES
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-13
GORHAM

Following is Gorham Grange pro-
gramme for Saturday evening, May IA:
Quotations, by the members; song Hattie
Harmon; reading, Rose C.Johnson; ques-
ton, What shall l cook for supper in
spring and SUMMER Mrs. McKenney.