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The Portland daily press., 1898-06-06
HAReO2 NOTES.
Items of Interest i'sakee Up Along
Shore

The Horatio Hall arrived in dock at
4. Is p. IN. yesterday She brought about
forty passengers. Fer trip was rough
one. About 6 30 O'Clock Sunday morning.
when about three quarters OF mile east,
south east of Handkerchief lightship they
passed the schooner Helen G. Moseley,
that had been caught in the storm of Sat-
urday and run on Pollock Rip, but got
off yesterday morning with the loss of
h er rudder, one of her after boats, and
had sustained other damage in sails and
rigging, and was proceeding.
The steamer Bay State. from Boston,
didn't leave that city owing to the heavy
storm Saturday and Saturday night until
Sunday morning, and consequently did
not arrive here Until p. 10.
The Eastern Queen, the British schoon-
er Goldfnder, the tug Plymouth Rock
for the Kennebec, the Belle Bartlett and
Alice G. Clark, sailed yesterday.
There were many visitors to the Mon.
tauk yesterday, and full dress inspection
in the morning.
"A Low oo1i ptiSo, Duiio eho oeatii, - III
the harbor, having been towed in Satur-
day by steamer Charles P.ssMayer She
halls from Baltimore.
The tug c. A. Warren is on the marine
railway.
John Haley, recently steward on the
John Englis, has resumed his duties on
the Manhattan.
Capt. Silas Masters a mariner we'll
known here, went to New York Saturday
to take charge Of the British bark Avola.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-06
DESPEAUx AND BUCkMann

List of Their Delegates in the Savar
of Portland.
The following list of deleeares IN.
posed to Dresser and in favor of Desnaanx
and Buchanan, will be voted for at the
different ward caucuses this altar
noon and evening:
Ward 1-Benj. Thompson. Richard K.
Gatley, Edward III. Sargent. Anthems
Griffin, Arthur W. Beale, Charles r
Dam, Lewis p. Huston.
Ward 2-Isaiah Daniels, II. K. Coles
worthy, Benz Gribbin, S. A. Maddox.
John Ii. Minott, Geo. E. Durham. John
B. Brown.
Ward 3-Zenas Thompson, VIM. W.
Latham, Edward b. Tompson, John T..
Palmer Wilbur G. Whelden, VIM. b.
Irish, Milton Higgins.
Ward 4-samuel A. True, Ivory S.
Bean, Edward G. SWEET, Silas E. Sylves-
ter, Arthur M. Sawyer, Frank L. Howe, .
Franklin III. Morse
Ward 5-Wilford G.. Chapman, John
F. Thompson, Frederick o. Conant, Ed
win f. Vose, Lysander A. Gould, Austin
D. Sullivan, Frank c. johnson.
Ward 6-James p. Baxter Weston F.
Milliken, Whitman Sawyer, Rufus Lam
son, Franklin G. Payson, Henry S. Os.
good, Alexander L. Laughlin.
Ward 7-Holman S. Melcher, Charles p.
Mattocks, Charles S. Fobes, Edward
Tomlinson, John M. Gooding, Fred N.
May berry, Edw. G. Milliken.
*Since resigned.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-06
AN INCIPIENT BLAZE,

Yesterday morning, about O'Clock,
Officer Jones discovered an incipient blaze
in II. H. Hays drug store on the corner
Of Free and Middle streets. The rays of
the sun Ginning through large globe of
foc used on big pile of bath mittens
and set them on fire. Mr.. Jones broke a
pane of glass in the wholesale store, put
boy through who opened window
through which Officer Jones climbed and
extinguished the flames. The loss was
snail.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-06
AN AppEAI, FROM MR.. @. N. TIRE
FETHEN.

r. Az uonorabIe Republicans Of Port
Two weeks have passed since the atten.
tion If the Republicans was called in this
on,r,tr 70 the iisgraceful scenes witnessed
o ~ tbe snuth Portland caucus. No refuta-
a f. NC IF NV letter has appeared in print.
ulon an honest Republican l bslieve it my
duty to party Il IN thp puP RaD way to call
D. this fact. believin that by SC
do u ayerysR epublican should be warned
HAT repetition of that caucus shall not
na enacred Oh Monday evening. The at
tendance of every Republican who be.
lieyes in law and order, and an honest
ballot, should not be wanting to cast
their vote to preserve what believe to be
The true principles of our party.
O, N. TREFETHEN, So. Portland.
Chairman Town COMMITTEES.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-06
Mrs. yvinsIow,s soo5nrHg syrup.

Has been used over Fifty Years oy millions of
mothers for their children while Teething
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays Pain. cures Wind
Collie, regulates the bowels, and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
teething or other causes. For sale by Drug
eists in every part of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, 30 cts
81 hOttle
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-06
OWEN, MOORE eco.
RIBBONS COUNTER.

A boxful of remnants
OF plain and fancy Rib
bons, wide widths most
ly, at I5c a yard, were
CSC to ooc.
LINENS COUNTER
One lot of fine white
Turkish Bath Towels,
fancy ends hemmed,
size 23x45 inches. at 23c
today, regular price 35c.
One lot of remnants of
pure linen Table DAM
asks, in II yards
lengths, at CSC for the
piece, great bargain.
LACEs COUNTER.
An assorted lot of
white Applique and silk
Chantilly Laces, fit for
trimming lamp shades,
ETC., at 25c a yard, been
CSC to 48c.
EMBROIDERIES COUNTER.
An assorted lot of
Renaissance Tides, small
and medium sizes, been
| 25c and CSC, to go at
bale Price today.
NECKWEAR COUNTER (Women's)
An assorted lot of
satin Stocks, with four
in-hand adjustable ties,
at 25c, marked down
from soc, all colors.
HOSIERY COUNTER
Two styles Of Scotch
plaid Isle thread Hosi-
cry and a lot of Onyx
black ingram outsize Cot
ton Hosiery (women's)
at soc a pair today
marked down from 75c.
HOSIERY COUNTER (CAudren's.)
One lot of heavy ribbed
cotton Stockings for
boys, sizes 7 II to
9 I-2, at I4c, marked
down from zoe.
UNDERWEAR COUNTER (Knitted)
One lot Of genuine
| Swiss Jersey ribbed Silk
Vests, pink and flesh
color, at SOC, marked
from $I.oo.
| Also a lot of fine Jer-:
sey ribbed Undervests
and Pantalettes, for chill
dren four to twelve
| years, at 3oc, marked
down from soc.
NOTIONS COUNTER.
One lot of fancy silk
Elastic Webbing, worth
| FAC, IS and 4Sc, to go
Monday at half these
prices.
Also a lot Of s inch
wood handle Button
Hooks, riveted shanks,
at 4c-special value.
UNDERWEAR COUNTER (Men's).
One lot of natural aud
| white summer Merino
Shirts and Drawers all
| sizes, at SIC, marked
down from soc.
HOSIERY COUNTER. (Men's.)
One lot of fancy
Scotch mixed Golf and
| D.z1 c.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-06
MAINE CLUB AT HARVARD.

AT recent meeting of the Maine club
at Harvard, the following officers were
elected
Presidential. P. Dowst, '99.
Vice Presidential. r. Rumery, '99.
Secretary-J. Wilson. 1900.
Executive Committee-J. r. Locke,
1901. and Philip e. Coyle, 1901.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-06
THE PRESS Jess.
cASToRIA

Bears the signature of CHAs. H. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind You Hare Always Bought.
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Innings COUNTER.

One lot of best quality
French Haircloth, "a
inches wide, black and
gray, at s5c a yard,
marked down from 45c.
UNDERWEAR COUNTER CMusEin).
An odd lot of fine
cambria Nightrobes, as
sorted styles at SI.oo,
been $3.50.
Also an assosted lot of
Waitress Aprons at 1oc,
been CSC.
CORSETS COUNTER.
A lot Of the celebrated
"Sonnette" Corsets
white, drab and black,
medium length, at 7oc,
marked down from
$I.25.
Also a lot of wire
Bustles at 19c, were CSC.
SKIRTS COUNTER.
A lot of fine fast black
Satteen Skirts, full UNI.
brella shape, trimmed
with double corded rufhe,
at 75c, marked down from
$500.
INFANTS OUTFITS COUNTER.
One lot OF fine hem.
stitched dotted Muslin at
Soc a yard, marked down
from fSI.25-very fit for
graduation costumes and
| children's dresses.
Also a lot of the In
fants' Long Dresses.
tucked and hemstitched
at 75c, marked down
from SI.oo.
Also a lot of boys
"Star" Shirtwaists, sizes
9 to II years, at 75c.
marked down from CSC.
Also a lot of Refer
Jackets, sizes 3 to 7
| years, plain colors, at
S1.7o. marked down from
| $2.25.
SHLRTWA lists COUNTER.
One lot of Numbered
Bingham Shirtwaists,
pink and blue mostly, at
soc, were SI.5o-great
value.
GLOVES COUNTER
One lot of Jouvin four
button Glaze Kid Gloves,
grey. tan, brown and
black, at SI.1S, marked
down from SI.65.
MEMS GLOVES COUNTER.
One lot of Adler's cell
ebrated Gloves, for walk
ing and driving, at SI.I8,
been $3.50.
TRIMMINGS COUNTER
| Six lots of black silk
worsted Gimps, at 3oc
yard, marked down from
| soc.
BASEMENT.
One lot of large size
Jardiniers, assorted COL
ors and shapes, at 9oc,
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s ase, meet ace IN convention to choose four
delegates ant az large to attend the Repubii
g vote f for thy four shall cast
who are favorabls ea4 n for delegates
Walter Fl. Dresser for sherry SUMMATION Oh
cHAs. I. GOODWIN
Delegate from Ward Deeripg, Me.
The natural assumption is .,a. ,
Goowdin's change will reverse tho stand
ing of behring's delegation as hara+ofr,uo
given in the PRESS'S columns and ' 80 VIC =
have reversed in the table above.
The Despeaux men claim that tbe Cor
ham delegates will be for them in tho
convention and they present what annears
to be good reason for their faith
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-06
Portland. june 6, 1897.
nUR selections for
~ today's Bargain
: Sale includes all
the items in the following
list:

~
An assorted lot Of
Writings fine Station
cry, paper and envel-
opes, the boxes slightly
defaced, been selling at
CSC, 42c and 4oc, to go
at half Price today.
FANCY GOODS COUNTER.
Two hundred paper
Novels, all good authors,
at &C each.
TOILET GOODS COUNTER.
One lot of Garwood's
fine Toilet Waters, in
fancy bisque vase bot
tie, at nc, marked down
from CSC.
One lot of Wrisley's
Japan Lily" Toilet Soap
at sc a cake
One lot of Climax"
Washing Powder, (pre-
vents wool clothing from
shrinking) at &c a pack
age.
HANDKERCHIEFs COUNTER.
One lot OF mems hem
stitched Handkerchiefs,
pure linen, with corded
borders. one inch hens,
at three for 25c.
HABERDASHERY COUNTER.
An assorted lot of
mems Neckties. Impe-
rial Shapes, graduated
Four=in=hands. Club
Ties, etc., a great variety
of colors and styles, to
60 at 39c, been soc to
$I.oo.
LEATHER GOODS COUNTER.
An assortedlot of plaid
silk Belts, leather lined,
with metal harness
buckle, at 25c; been o2c
and CSC.
NEEDLEWORK COUNTER.
An assorted lot of
Table Covers, made Of
colored denim, canvases
and honey comb and
other materials, fringed
all round; some are en-
broidered, have been
selling for $1.oo, SI.3S
and $500, to go at half
Price today.
SILKS COUNTER.
A big boxful Of REM
nants Of plain and Flor
entine Silks, also a lot of
remnants of Felts, as
sorted colors, to go at
half the marked prices
today.
In same section, two
lots of Tassels for cush=
ions for upholstery, ETC.,
cotton ones at sc, were
&c; silk ones at SC, were
Ioc.
DRAPERIEs ROOM.
An assorted lot of gem
uine Roman stripe Blank
etc, raw silk, at 6oc, fit
for couch covers, portlers
and very useful in a
summer cottage, row
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-06

OWEN. MOORE Z Go.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-06

One lot of large size
Jardiniers, assorted COL
ors and shapes, at 9oc,
today, regular prices
s1.3o, S1.48 and S1.oo.
One lot of leatherette
busting Cuffs, at &c a
pair.
One lot of glass Berry
Dishes at 42c a dozen,
were Goo.
One lot of steel garden
Trowels, at two for sc,
half Price.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-06

Portland, June s. 1898.
My attention has been called to tha tact
that in the Sunday Times of this date
my name appears on the Ward ticket
as delegate to the county convention
for Mr.. Q. L. Dsspeaux 1 wish to saw
that such use is wholly unauthorized
and that shall decline to serve in that
capacity.
Frank T., Howe.
Evening journal., 1898-06-08
AgulnaIdo I..ae. ) Proclan,nsion.

LONDON. June s.-The IIongkoug
correspondent of The Tines says:
"A proclamation Issued by Atyuinaldo
The insurgent CHEZ. POINTS to a desire
70 sat up a nstive administration In the
philippines under an American protec-
torate. Aguinaldo, With. an advisory
council, would hold tho dictatorship un-
I'll the conquest e the Islands and would
then establish a republican assembly
"Aguinaldo has Issued orders that the
lives and property OF Europeans. Chi
nese and all Spanish noncombatants are
to be protected and that all excesses
are to be avoided"
The Hongkong correspondent OF The
Daily Mail says;
United States Consul WIdman has
recdved the following letter from Agui
pabio. the insuygent leader in the Phil
ippines;
" Before opening an attack upon any
town I sumuon the Spanish officer In
command to surrender. In one case one
OF the officers so summoned replied by
stating that the garrison was not quite
ready 20 fight. aph he asked If 1 Would
defer the attack for three hours. com
piled
1.-The first engagement we had with
the Spanish occurred on May 2s, when
we captured 10. with their arms and
ammunition. Toward evening we hem
med them in. One hundred and ninety
Cazadores and 20 loyal natives particl-
pated. We lost four killed The Span
iards lost 16 killed. including one OFF,
Ger. The result of this engagement was
that lighting became general through
out the province of Cavite. After four
days fighting over 1000 spaniards were
taken prisoners, including many Off
GERS and General Leopoldo Pena, gov
ernor of Cavite, who handed me his
sword, revolver and golden belt and a
formal letter Of surrender"
Evening journal., 1898-06-08
How nonds wan na I.snna.

WASHINGTON, June s. - Prepare
tions are substantially complete at the
treasury department TO invite offers for
the bonds for carrying on the Spanish
war as soon as the bonds are authorized
BY congress- There viii not be a delay
OF tEo days in issuing circular stating
tho terms under which the bonds are
offered and inViting bids at par. En-
velopes have already been prepared ad-
dressed to every national bank. 70 the
postmaster at every money order ofioe
and to the representatives of certain
express companies who have offered to
aid In the placement OF the loan.
4 The circulars announcing the loan will
be placed in these envelopes and dis
patched as soon as the exact terms Of
the act Of congress are known II Is the
present Intention To offer 5000. .000, 900 IN
bonds at once, reServing the right 20 Ia
sue an additional {l00OOO.OO0 under the
proposals OF the minority OF the finance
committee ia cass an additional issue
becomes necessary.
Thirty days probably viii be given for
reoetving bids before the loan is allotted
AIhotmeuts win be made at once. how
ever. for tho full amount OF all hiM for
1000 or less. II 10 not anticipated that
these VIII reach a sufficient amount 10
absorb tho whole loan. but 1t Ia desired
to give tho preference 20 small bidders.
Evening journal., 1898-06-08
1IaoAeasls.. TIIal suecr..f,ll.

PHILADELPHIA. June s.-The Mae
konEie returned from her trial trip Ian
night. Her test was made over she gov
ernment measured knot at Deepwater
point, Delaware bay, and was entirely
satisfactory. She was given four runs,
two against tho tide aIsi two with the
tide. Under the latter conditions she
made considerable over the 20 knot re-
quirement and averaged the 20 knots
against the tide. Her forced draft
worked In such a manner that its full
benefit was not obtained. but the fast
set mile was covered In 3 minutes IS
seconds. Going at fuu speed. with Ma
val Constructor Hanscom at the wheel,
she was turned half dozen times in
two lengths. All on board we're pleased
az the success Of the trial and predicted
better results at tho official trial, which
has not yet been fixed.
Evening journal., 1898-06-08

moved nearer TO the shore in order 70
ring speedier destruction to the shore
batteries. This action resulted in the
.Aaxas. Massachusetts and Brooklyn
ealing such awful broadsldes TINT tho
carthworSs wore torn up, and the Span
ish gunners took to their heels for a less
Gposed place. But these three ships
we're not the only vessels in schley's
column that were doing their duty. Tho
Vixen and the Suwanee drew In Close
70 the shore and entered the fray with
startling zeal These small ships ham
N1ered away with their rapid fire guns
and demolished a shore battery.
The main interest in Schley's column
was centered on the Estrela fortfica-
tlon. This fort offered great resistance.
but when the Texas and the Marslehead
trained their guns upon II at closer
range the woodwork Of the fortthca-
ton was set on fire. and the defense was
snenced
The American gunners were doing
thoir duty In tho same glorious manner
Ia the eastward column, from Which
Admiral Sampson was watching the en-
eagement. Cavo battery was silenced
hy the New York and the New Orleans.
This required an energetic fire for quite
g Sme, but tho Spaniards were not able
to endure the sustaiRed attack The1f
guns wore dismOunted and their de-
fsnso was wrecked.
Al tho close OF the second hour OF the
engagement the vessels OF the Amerf-
oen fleet turned 80 that they could use
tho port batteries upon what was left
cr the onemy's defenses. Part OF the
time the firing was not accurate be-
cause OF tho location OF several fortified
points ON shore. which were difficult to
fdk But IN spite Of the numerous dis
advantages the American tars sent
many shells into the right places.
Ipere WAS great rejoicing among the
American gunners when they saw that
tito Catalina fort WAS on fire. Tho guns
IN II spoke no morn and tho Spaniards
oOtild not be seem With fire added 20 a
rain of death dealing shells. there was
no withstanding the attack.
Our feet threw shell after shell into
the Spanish fortIficatfons until 10
o'cloch. Then the enemy made no re-
sponpeA The American warships had
eefnpfebed their task with dispatch and
with grent desuuction.
Hear Admiral Sampson signaled for
the ships 20 stop the bombardment The
veeeelq drew or slowly. The jackies
wers somewhat dissatisfied, for thOir
segra was FOR a long attack, IN order
70 destroy everything 10 sight
A the warshipa steNfned away some
epanish gunners returned TO the very
few guns that had not been dismounted
and fred several shells. which. as usu-
81. went very wide Of the mark.
What the loss was among the Span
iards IS, OF course, only a-matter of
conjecture. If they had remained at
their guns tenaciously they would have
suffered terribly, but as many did not
endure ths terrific nre from our ships
it " believed that the loss was not enor-
rlous.
But tho fortihcatons at the entrance
to The Santiago harbor are certainly in
rainA. Only two small shore batteries
were not diamantled. They were dam
aged b great extent. though. and can-
rot be considered as ofrering any suita-
Bic means Of defense.
Evening journal., 1898-06-08


hove been shot because they were sus-
pected OF treachery to their respective
generals.
The Speniards are endeavoring by
every means to retain the rebels. who
are attracted by promises OF pardon and
high Offices.
But General Aguinaldo's attraction
X stronges. He has completely sur
rounded Manila by cutting the rail-
roads and holding the rivers by which
food had previously reaohed the city
lf the city is not starved into surrender,
the rebels may carry 1t. having now an
increasing number OF rifles and field
guns
General Aguinaldo's treatment Of the
Spanish prisoners is exemplary Few
szeesses are reported, except where
priests were mutilated before being
killed.
Admiral Dewey is nat assisting the
rebels but 1t Is probably due to him
that Agwnado's forces avoid excesses.
''FWelgners, with the exception OF the
FreueA nuns, remain in Manila. but
sre ready TO board tbe refugee steamers
as aoon as necessity arrives
'Tloilo is quiet"
- NA"k@NNh " AAI AttAaiI 4EltBAdi(ll
from Manila. dated June 3. says:
The SpanIap1s IN the church Ia old
Csvite ara SAL holding out, but the ad-
tacent town of linus has been captured
~ the inavrgeots This is an impor-
tqnt point atsthe back OF Cavits proper,
ane It's possession BY the rebels Is a
aaf7ous nhtteF for the Spaniards. be-
cause it b the outlet to the surround
Ing oouatTy. and through Il supplies
are brought 10 the city % AfanHla 1t
wis also aGord sn admirable base OF
0gFations for a fiFtheV ai4vance to-
'xaFd the city.
has befJn folsnd impossible TO con-
qaq1 from tir6 nhabitaRts OF Manila
'fhA fact taEt th8 insursent Duccesses
bavs cast qeep gloom upon foreign
residents, WHO are more anxious than
over to get away For the most part
the men remain, but the women and
children have been sent to Cavite, where
they are safe under the stars ana
stripes
THE most friendly relations exist be-
tween Admiral Dewey and the consular
representatives OF thy powers and the
commanders Of the European warshins
in the bay. The Spanish soldiers who
have been captured are sorry looking
let II they are a fair sample, they will
Sc no match fov the American TROOPS"
Evening journal., 1898-06-08
THE FORTS DEMOLISHED.
SpaniardS Said to Admit Heavy Losses
In the Engagement
GENERAL BLANCO CLAIMS VICTORY
No Damage 20 the American F1oet-Ma-
rines Reported 20 Have Landed and
Joined Insurgents = Torpedo
Boat Terror Sunk.

KINGSTON, jamaica, Juno s.-with-
In three hours Monday morning the
American fleet sileneed nearly ali the
fortineations at tho entrance 10 the
harbor Of Santiago DO Cuba. Tho for
rhidanis Estrsna and Cavo batteries
niled TO reply during the last hour af
the Douibardrhent. They wero 80 shat
tered that 4 II doubtful whether they
qa be OF the smallest service to the
6peaiards Ia the future.
There was a heavy FOG ana steady
Fnin during the engagement. Thd
Americdn g'lNnega. however. roso sups-
nor 20 the mist and their keon eyes
supplemented by hish skill. directed the
oeot and shell with terrific effect
Again the Spaniards proved 30 be
miserable marInBmen. They managed 10
fit the battleship Massachusetts once.
Her lighting top was struck, but that
was nA the damage Tho other chips
dld not suffer, 80 far us can DO learned.
Evening journal., 1898-06-08
rh. nunnIo ~ Newnnr, Nn,ra.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. June s.-The
United States cruiser Buffalo arrived at
Old Point Yesterday afternoon from Rio
Janeiro. sh0 u detsined at quaran-
tine ana no one n allowed 10 go on
board. abe probably will be fumigated
befors being released from Qtaeantine
Vha BurAe vAs conveyed part OF the
way tr@m hi9 1peiTo by the battleship
9relson and the eunboat Marietta. She
LETT them a short time after her depat-
ture, howaver and came through to
Nowport News without entering any
Rort. Shs ~ Ia cornmand Of Captain
aeetesnea- SaQ vill come 60 the snip
yaGfd heOe epd e0ceive a battery of 8
lslch glrHa Commander J. n. HenlphiiI
wifl command the Buffalo when she re-
eeives her new equipment.