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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-23
JUNE %. lss2-voL.s5.
MAINE CeNTRAL's NEW FERRY BOAT
Launched Yesterday at Bath in Presence
of Roads Oficials.

Bath, March 22-The staunch ferry boat
constructed in the yard at Kelley, Spear
g. Co., for the Maine Central railroad was
launched at 1.l5 this afternoon. Ihe
craft is the first of lengthy list OF vessels
that will enter the Kennebec from bapn
shipyards during the year.
This new ferry boat presents very triii
as well as substantial appearances Whi9n
calls forth many well merited compH-
ments rejecting much credit Oh her
builders.
The ferry boat will be used as rellef
boat; for di1tv for the Maine Central be-
tween Bath and Woolwich when 0ne Dig
ferry boat Hercules is receiving repairs or
is in any way disabled. ,
The dimensions of the new boat are !;
Length, 1873 feet beam, ~ Ieeei e4crenne
beam from outside guards, oil Iee1, oeptn, !,
IL feet. She has an oak frame Strapped
diagonally with iron i-2xl-s inches.
The craft is ceiled with yellow pine,
planked with oak and has Wniee pine pnn
each side of the deck are well arranged
honses which can be used as waiting
The new ferry is ten feet longer than
the ferry boat City of Rockland which for
mary wears was used for transporting
cars between Bath and old Woolwich.
The new boat WAS taken Immediately
to the Bath Iron Works where the engine,
boiler, air pump and condenser will be
placed in position. The single low pres
sure engine to be used in the boat was
formerly in the RockIand and has been
receiving thorough overhauling at the
Iron Works machine shop.
She sits higher in the water 80 as to
meet the tracks in the new ships.
Among those who witnessed the launch
ing were the following Maine Central
officials who arrived In Bath at 1890 on
General Manager Evans's private car:
General Manager George +. Evans,
TreasurerGeorgeW York, General Superin-
tendent MorrisMcD Donald, General Freight
Agent e. C. Prescott, General Aud itor
George S. Hobbs, Purchasing Agent
Arthur S. Bosworth and Chief Engineer
Thomas L. Dunn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-23
ADMIRAL siCARD MAY RETIRE.

Authorities Will Regret the Necessity OF
Retiring Him at This Critical Period
Capt. Sampson Named As a Possible
Successor.
Washington, March 20. Owing to the
continued ill-health of Rear Admiral
Sioard, commanding the North Atlantic
SQUADRON, it is feared that it will be
necessary either to give him shore as
signment or else leave of absence.
In connection with instructions from
Washington, board Of medical survey
will convene either at Key West or on
board the flagship New York for the pur-
nose of examining the condition OF Ad-
miral Sica-d, with the view of determln-
ing the question Of his physical fitness to
continue in the discharge OF his present
duties. The secretary and other high
officials have shown great confidence IN
the ability and tact of Admiral Slcaro
ard will regret the necessity, should II
arise of replacing him at this CRITICAL
period. The hope is expressed that the
medical board will report that Admiral
Sioard's illness is only temporary ana
will Weld to treatment with snort leave
of absence, but should it report that MS
con5ition is serious it will result in his
detachment from the command OF 6h'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-23
when Report rs Received.

, that President Mckinley has protested
against the coming of this fotilla is un-
| warranted
There has been no such protest. AT tee
navy department nothing is known OF tie
reported ordering home of the Maine
| officers now at Havana. 1t is said that
these orders, if given, would come from
Admiral Sicard and not from the navy
department.
s The several Maine survivors who ar
rived here last Saturday came in response
TO orders from Admiral Sicard and 1t was
for this reason that their arrival was
surprise to the naval officials here. 1t Is
not expected that Capt Sigsbee, Lieut.
| Commander Wainwright and others who
are assisting in the work of wrecking w II
leave Havana until the salvage OF the
| Maine is completed.
Serious attention is being given by the
navy department officials to the question
the acquisition of suitable location
| of a coal station somewhere IN the West
| Indies. Steps have been already taken 10
esta ablish such q station at the Dry Ior-
tugas but this, it is said is the only deep
water harbor available for big vessels
| between Rio Grande and Hampton Roads.
Besides, it is practically unprotected at
present and fleet would have TO be
stationed there to protect the coal stored,
which is unsatisfactory. Ihe oIncials,
therefore, have been casting about for
location WAlCl WOu1U SERVO tAo POAPooo
of "a coaling station and which the United
States might acquire either by purchase
or cession from one of the friendly gov
ernments. There are number OF nue.
harbors among the West Indies, said y
naval officer today, and in one OF these
we ought to have a coaling station. sec
yetary Long is considering the matter and
| 1t is probable that if the government can
make the necessary arrangements a
station will be secured. At the war de-
psrtment bids were opened in the bureau
Of ordnance for supplying 40, 900 POUNDS
of brown powder (prismatlcl Tor the
seascoast fortifcation guns. There were
only two bidders, the California POWDER
company and the Dupont Powder COM
papy, The former concern offered TO sup
DIV powder at the rate OF 80. iT5 cents per
pound; twenty one days after receiving
the contract it will begin delivering tie
powder at the rate of 20, ,0OO POUNDS week
n The Dupont company bid at 80. % cents
per pound for that to be delivered al th9
powder arsenal Mt Dover, n. j., ana
g. IT'S cents per pound for that to be de-
tliyered at the Benicia arsenal, Calnornls.
| In day or two the ordnance bureau Will
| award the contract for supplying uhe de-
partment 2, 0O0, 900 smokeless powder rl1lo
| ball cartridges of 80 calibre. Two CON.
| Germs submitted bids for furnishing these
/ cartridges, the Winchester Arms com
pany. the Union Metallic Cartridge com
many, both of Connecticut. Their olds
were substantially alike and the contract
prob,.bly will be divided between the TWO
companies.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-23
SENATOR PRocToR's SPEECH.
Made the Task of Preserving Peace Much
More Difficult.
ESPECIAL TO THE rREss.J

Washington, March 22.-There has
been an air Of tension about Congress to-
day. The Representatives and Senators
realize that they will probably have in a
few days to take an important step
in the settlement of the Cuban question.
Some of them. who have been very free
in their opinions as to what ths Presi-
dent ehould do, are noticeably quiet and
pensiye now that they see the problem
coming their way. 1t is believed gen.
orally that the Maine report will show
that the vessel was blown up from the
outside by persons unknown; that the
President will transmit the report to
Congress; and that Congress will decide
what shall be done. There Is a general
opinion among Representatives on both
sides of the House in favor of recogniz-
ing the independence of Cuba, not be-
cause this is the logical thing to do in
return for the blowing up of the Maine;
but because it seems to be the most
natural thing to do, and because 1t will
throw upon Spain the burden of deciar.
ing war.
The speech of Senator Proctor of Yer
mont has had an embarrassing effect.
and has undoubtedly complicated greatly
the task of the President and his advisers.
Senator Proctor was not speaking for
!, the President, but for Proctor alone.
| The administration did not need any
| information on the subject of which
Proctor spoke. 1t has long had full
1c
but has been withholding them from
| Congress, probably i'll order that the So
luton of the Maine problem might not
be complicated with other matters. Proc
tors speech fell on the administration
with something like the effect OF thun-
who has long had the reputation of being
one Of the slyest politicians in the ma
tion, made no great fiourishes with his
facts beforehand, and very craftily gave
people the idea that he was undertaking
rnther3 than overstating the situation.
The result has been that his speech has
had more effect than a bushel of speeches
by the Mnsons and Morgans and scores
Of yellow journals. The administration
have felt very materially the results OF
the speech and it has made the task of
preserving peace moro difficult than ever.
The more experienced public men
realize that the situation now is not so
strained as it was over the Virginius
affair in the former Cuban war. But
| there is more danger of war now than
then. Then public sentiment was domi-
mated by generation of men who did
not want any more Of it except for good
and we'll considered grounds. Now the
dominant forces of public sentiment are
in the hands of generation that dc
not realize what war is, and as result
the preservation Of peace is much more
difficult now than then.
In spite Of temporary expectations OF a
favorable outcome of the difficulties the
present feeling is decidedly gloomy as to
peace.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-23
THE WEATHER.

Washington. March 22-Forecast for
Wednesday fol Maine, New Hampshire
and Vermont: rain and warmer, probably
clearing by Wednesday night, much
colder Thursday, southerly shifting to
northwesterly winds.
Boston, Mass, March 22.-Local fore
cast for Boston and vicinity Wednesday
light rain followed by clearing during
the evening or night, wind shifting to
westerly. G
Local Weather Report.
Portland, Me-. March 22.-The local
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are as follows:
s a. nj. Barometer 30.316: Thermom'
eter 80, Dew Point 80; Humidity "a
Wind N; Velocity 2: weather. cloudy
SD. m. Barometer 30. 103; Thermom,
eter 3S; Dew Point 80; Humidity IS;
Wind S: Velocity A; weather. cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer "a; maximum
thermometer 40; minimum thermonl-
eter 2S; maximum velocity wind 10, SE
total precipitation 0.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-23
TO ADOPT DEA TIL CHAIR.

Boston, March 22.--A bill to regulate
the inf1iction of the death penalty provid-
ing that all executions shall be at the
state prison and that death by electricity
be substituted for hanging was passed to
be engrossed in the lower branch of the
legislature today. The same body also en-
crossed the bill prohibiting the manu-
facture or sale in this commonwealth OF
cigarettes covered In whole or in part
with paper and filled with tobacco.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-23
spA1N,s REPORT NOT READY.

Madrid March 22-Senor Morel the
minister for the colonies told the news.
paper men who waited on him today that
the report Of the spanish court OF inquiry
expected. He said he believed the Ameri-
can report would be as favorable to spain
rs desired.
Count De villagensealo,. Spanish am
bassndor to Russia has resigned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-23
LOOKING OVER STEAMSHIPS.

New York, March 22.-The auxiliary
board this afternoon examined the
Jamestown and Yorktown OF the Old
Dominion line of steamships. tle steam,
ship Concha of the Mallory line and III
Sud of the Morgan line.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-23
TO BUILD MILITARY ROADS.

Washington, March Ex-senator Hoar
today introduced by requests bill appro-
priating $40, 900, 900 to be expended by the
secretary of war on constructing military
and post roads, the purpose being to re-
lieve the exigency of the times by giving
employment to labor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-23
SECRETARY CUNNANE RESIGNS.

New Bedford, March 22.-As an ont
come of difficulties in the iaoor ranks'
William Cunnane today resigned as secre,
tary of the strike council and Ma1UneM
Hart secretary of the weavers, union W.,
elected to succeed him. Inc counull
adopted a resolution endorsing Gompers.
Mr.. Cunnane's disssti sfactions was over
the position taken by the America a1
Federation of labor in regard to the COZ
lection of funds for the strikers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-23
THE "NEw ORLEANS" GOALS.

London, March 22.-The New Orleans,
formerly the Amazonas,) and the San "a
Francisco, completed coaling today: Ine
latter viii await orders The FORMER
will 90 at O'Clock tomorrow morning u
Holehaven to ship powder and aminu,
nirion previously ordered by brazli aIo
will then await orders.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-23
Authoritative Announcement To This
Effect by Secretary Long,
Present State of Affairs in Cuba
Must Be Brought to End.

fake en- for Granted That Court Will Ssas-
tain the Theory That Cause Of Expso-
SION Was ExsermaH-- Discussion os
Cabinet Officers BASED Om This AsssaEaRge-
taon Plans Raade for a Cosaszng Sta
eiOn Near Aey West est--QuesfaOn OHae
of Serious Concern DO the Authorities
Outline of Presidents Policy
when Report Us Received.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-23
BLANCO THREATENS TO RESIGN

New York. March pa special dis
patch from Havana this morning alleges
that Capt. General Blanco has sent :
despatch to Madrid to the effect that ~
the Spanish torpedo feet is halted at the
Canaries at President McKinley's com
mand, then consider my resignation from
Office"
Admiral Manterola, it is stated, has sent
similar conditional resignation, ana
it is told son palace authority" thab tne
Spanish minister of marine at Maorlo
had taken like action"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-23
In Hands Of Lieut.. Commander Mark
Who Conveys Il 10 Washington.
If Connections Are Made Will
Arrive With 1t Thursday Night.

Whether Report Will Meet Approval of
the Naval Department Now a Matter of
Conjecture General Opinion That
Department Wila Quickly Approve
Findings and Convey Them TO Nation
With as Little Delay as Possible A
Minority Sentiment That Board Has
Been Unable to Prove That Maine Was
Blown Up Intentionally.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-23
SEVERAL DAYS YET.

Washington, March 22.-After the cabl-
net meeting today the following state.
ment was given from an official source
sit was understood at the cabinet meet,
ing today that the report of the court OF
inquiry would probably be bere Thurs
day or Friday. that it ia a very volum1nous
document; that probably it will not be
given to the press and to Congress before
Monday; that the President will require
that much time for its proper construc'
tion."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-23
IN HONOR OF ACTON.
CAR WORKS BURNED.

Halifax, March 90 The moulding shop
and the mill building of Rhodes, Curry
& Co.'s extensive car works IN Amherst
were burned tonight. Severa! hundred
men are thrown out of work. The loss is
$40, COO to $50, 600, covered by insurance.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-27
The Marinette Chsurauqua.

The Northern Summer Assembly at
Marinette. Aug. 1 to 10, announces q
great program, with lectures. concerts
and entertainments by leading American
talent. Sam Jones, Ignatius Donnelly.
Bishop Vincent, Father Nugent. DIR. J.
81. Kellogg. and long list Of other well.
known speakers is given, besides some
OF the leading musical attractions OF the
country, eminent entertainers. and many
valuable features in theline oil educational
work. Arrangements have been per-
fected for inst.tuting a great camp on the
grounds. and tents will be rented, meals
served. and provisions sold at popular
prices. This will be the greatest oppor-
tunity for an outing that will be pre-
nted this summer. and will probably Q
taken advantage OF by a number OF cop
per country people.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-27

is composed of fortv genuine negroes.
As musical organization il is said to be
very superior. large brass band and
very fine orchestra lend additional charm
to their entertainments. There are a
number OF very fetching specialties.
Marsh Craig. advertised as the human
enigma, is said to be the most wonderful
contortionist OF the age. His physical
formation has puzzled scientists and ply
sicians alike. Not only are his limbs
double iointed, but seem TO be as flexible
as India rubber. His feats are OF an as
founding nature. His sinuous move
ments and convultions astonish and be-
wilder everyone. Mr.. Craig is an Apollo
in appearance. He has travelled all over
the civilized world, and has just returned
from an extended tour OF continental
Europe. At the Red jacket Opera House
August /.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-27
An Enterprising Druggist.

There are lew men more wide awake
and enterprising than d. T. Macdonald
who spare no pains to secure the best OF
every thing in their line for their many
customers. They now have the valuable
agency for DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. This
Is the wonderful remedy that lie producing
such Juror all over the country by it's
many startling cures. 1t absolutely
cures Asthma. Bronchitis. Hoarseness
and all elections OF the Throat. Chest
and Lungs. Call at above drug store
and get trial bottle free or regular
size for so cents and 81 90. Guaranteed
to cure or price refunded.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-27
additional Train Service.

Commencing Sunday. July "a. train
will leave Calumet daily except Satur.
day. 9:45 p. m, and connect at Nestoria
with the night express for Duluth and
also with the east-bound express for
Sault Ste. Marie and Lower Michigan.
sleeping car will be run through from
Calumet to Sault Ste. Marie, making
connection at that point with the through
Canadian Pacific railway sleeper for
" Montreal, Boston and New York. West
bound, through sleeper will be attached
TO the night express leaving Sault Ste.
Marie $50 p. m and Marquette 1880 o.
IN. arriving Calumet $40 a. m.
The advantages OF this service are nu-
nerous and far reaching. In the first
place it will establish q line ten hours
shorter than any other from the copper
country to Boston and New York.
Passengers from the east, via the Cana
dian Pacific railway, for the copper coun-
Try ~iA 60 through without the lay.
over at Marquette, which is experienced
.-un6er the existing schedule and will ar
rive Calumet 600 a. m. instead OF 200
p. III. az at present, This will afford
double daily service for lower Michigan
ooiDts, az connections will be made at
500 Junction with the day express via
the Michigan Central railroad, arriving
Bay City 5:25 D. m, Saginaw 6:27 D. m.
and Detroit 10 p. m.
Passengers for the head OF the lakes
and all points west will leave Calumet
9:45 p. IN. and arrive Gogebic range
points. Ashland. Duluth and the Su-
periors same time as they now make
leaving Calumet 2:30 p. m, effecting
saving OF over seven hours.
Commercial men will be able to leave
the Marquette iron range towns at night
and be in the copper country for business
early the next morning.
For additional advantages and further
Information, readers are respectfully re-
TERED to the ticket agents Of the Duluth,
South Shore & Atlantic railway, or to
George W. Hibbard, general passenger
agent. Marquette, Mich.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-27
a Per Day sure.

Salary or commission. Do you want
honorable. steady employment the year
round at good wages. at your own home
or to travel. II 80, write for our whole
sale price list and particulars. We fur
nish best OF bank reference. American
Tea Co Detroit, Mich.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-27

Removal OF bodies from the Hecla and
Schoolcrait cemeteries to Lake View will
be performed by John Maurin, under.
taker and funeral director, at reasonable
prices. Call at 41S Pine street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-27

Parties Who had an opportunity and
did not take advantage Of it, to buy lots
in the suburb 'of Lake View for from $50
to $75 a piece, are now kicking them
s'lves. All the lots In the place have now
been sold and the owners are now asking
nearly dc those amounts.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-27

For SALE-A thoroughbred greyhound
bitch, 3 years old and never bred; a fine
specimen OF that race Of dogs. For par
ticulars, see G. L. Perreault, 333 Main
street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-27

The store in Laurium formerly occu.
pied by Lefebre & Chatel is to rent.
Apply to Joseph Chatel, Wolverine mine.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-27

The above rates will apply to all inter-
mediate points. II you have In contem-
plation trip to the east now IL the time
TO take advantage OF this reduction In
rates. For further information please
apply to station and ticket agents.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-27

Ladies. you can Jump on 1t. trample on
it, but 1t will come up smiling every time
-Calman's elastic floor yarnish. Try ic.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-27

Oliver Scott's Refined Negro Minstrels.
% the title Of the next attraction that
win appear In this city. The company
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-27

Clothes wringers. all styles, all prices,
81 to 81 wringers guaranteed for five
years at Carlton Hardware Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-27

The ladies will remain in the city for
few days and next week will start IN the
six night race at Houghton. Manager
ID. o. Messier left for Houghton this
morning and will commence work on the
track tomorrow.