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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

About three years ago Captain
Everett Curtis of MilIbridge, while in
Bruins wick. Ga, procured two or three
barrels of seed oysters suitable for
planting in northern rivers and bays,
and dumped them into Harrington
river. Captain Curtis now says that
the oysters have been doing well there
and that some of them have been
found Where since ON the anchors OF
vessels and also clinging to the weir
brush The bed of the river at that
place is hard and rocky and Captain
Curtis claims that it is in every respect
suitable for the successful propagation
of oysters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01
Funeral Of Late Mrs. Maria W. TAYLOR,

The funeral of the late Mrs. Maria
w. Taylor took place at st. Mary $
church, Wednesday at P. NJ. Rev. FIR
Doherty officiating. The children were
all present with the exception of Mrs
Gordon of Hallowell, who is confined
to the house with sickness.
The floral tributes were a pillow from
the children, with the words "Our
Mother" wreath "Grandma," from
the children of Mrs. French of Rhode
Island, and cross from the children
of Mrs. r. p. Morton, they being
grandchildren of the deceased.
The remains were inferred at st
Mary'S cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

Martin Nelson has returned to his
home in Bangor after having been in
the service of the United States
throughout the Spanish American war.
Mr.. Nelson was one of six who were
appointed 10y the commander of the
vessel they were on, to go on shore at
Guantanamo, Cuba, on June 8. He
took part IN the fierce fight which
lasted five days at that place. He re-
turned to Portsmouth navy yard soon
afterwards where THE marines camped
for three weeks. Nelson was then
with many others, put on board Of the
Wabash, and taken to Boston where
they received their discharges on
October 5. Since that time Mr.. Nelson
has been sick with malaria, in the ma
rine hospital at Portsmouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01
New York Produce Market.

New York, Nov. 30.
FLOUR-Receipts, "a. 45S bbls.; exports,
8, 22S bills; sales. 1900 pkgs.; quiet and
barely steady; winter patents, $3.65@3So,
winter low grades, $2.40012. 65.
RYE-Steady; No. Western, 50 fob.
afloat.
ports, AS, 1894 bushels; sales, 1856 900 bush
els futures, 1872 900 bushels spot and out
ports; spot easy: No. 2 red, 75ss@D75B fob.
afioat; No. l Northern Duluth, .745s fob.
afioat; No. hard Western, 20 fob. af1oat.
CORN-Receipts, 1860 bushels: ex-
ports. 1851 bushels; sales, 10000 bushels
futures, 10000 bushels spot; spot firm
% ooASfsNReceipts, $4,000 bushels; spo,
firm; No. 2, S11a; No. 8, 81; No. white
33l1s.
BEEF-Steady; cut meats, dull.
| LARD-Firm; Western steamed closed
f fH:nne continent, 1856; S. A., $50.
PORK-Steady. :.
BUTTER--steady; Western Creamery, i
@241b: do. factory, 11l5G15: Elgins, 2S1s
state dairy. 5000; do. creamery, 1od23.
| EGGS-Firm; state and Pennsylvania
25G27: Western fresh, &c; Southern, 21@23
| TALLOW-Dull; city, 7-16; coun
,s.ss.sffiE1TtfRoLEUM- Steady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01
A Card.

We. the undersigned. do hereby agree
to refund the money on a fifty cent bottle
of Greene's Syrup of Tar If 1t fails to
cure your cold or cough. We also warrant
twenty-five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay.
Bowditci1 & Webster, Augusta.
John Coughlin, Augusta.
f. x. Courtemanche, Augusta.
Arthur Tetrault Augusta.
Mixer & johnson, Augusta.
F. G. Klnsman & Co., Augusta.
Chas. K. Partridge. Augusta.
Temple Pharmacy. Augusta.
A. B. Hutchinson. Hallowell.
C. II. Beane, Gardiner.
II. D Robinson & CO.. Gardiner.
Chas. Ward & Co.. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

George w. Savage was given 80 days
in Jail for being drunk, Wednesday.
He ran away when under arrest sew
eral months ago. charged with selling
liquor in the place where Sturgis for
merly kept a saloon. He was arraign-
ed, Wednesday. on this charge and
given 60 days in Jail and 800 fine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

A large quantity of anchor ice and
snow has become caught by the flush
boards of the dam, and as soon as it
stiffens up a little this will have to be
removed before the icenen can harvest
their fields. The ice and snow extends
back up the river for about a mile so
frozen over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

special prices on shawls, blankets,
comforts and heavy goods generally,
to make room for Christmas goods. 1t
is we'll known fact that in their
present quarters they are badly in need
of room. so they better sacrifice prices
them at low prices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

Secretary B. w. McKeen went to
Waterville. Wednesday evening, while
upon his way to Piscataqus county,
where he will hold farmers institutes.
Thursday and Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01
Chicago Wheat Market.

Chicago Nov. 30-Liquidation of De-
cember wheat by discouraged holders
was the feature of todav's trading on
Change. December closed at ssM1a de-
cline and May &c under yesterday S
price, Corn closed 1s@Ac. lower Oats
closed a shade higher. Provisions ad-
lower at 65a. G65M, and December lower
at G5as. Trading was extremely dull.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01
New York Gotten Market.

New York. Nov. 30.
Cotton spot closed steady: middling up
lands, 1915; do. gulf, 1916. Sales, 1898
bales.
Cotton futures closed barely steady.
5.37: March, $40; April. 5.44; May, 5.4S;
June, So; July, SIS; August. SIS; Sep
TENDER, 5.57; October $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, Nov. 30.
The leading futures closed as follows:
Notwithstanding, 65A@65ss: Deem
Der, 65A M65ss; May, 6oa4465M.
CORN-November, 33ls; December 33lss
May, 344 M34ss
OATS December, 26asM261z; May, 2c94
@267s.
PORk-Deeember $3.50; January, s9.171s.
LARD-December, $3.50; January. $500;
May, 500.
RIBS-December. $i47a; January, s465;
May, SAITH.
Cash quotations closed as follows:
FLOUR-Quiet.
WHEAT-No. 3 spring. 6l14N64: No. 2
red. 6SiaM70.
CORNING. 2, 33Hs
OATS-No. 27ai No. 2 white, 3OA No.
white, 2sl2M2Sa.
RYE-No. 2. 50.
BARLEY-No 2. 40Gi50.
FLAXSEED--No. /, 96697la.
TIMOTHY-$22O.
LARD-4.S5ll5.0 5
PORK-Mess. s7.SOa7.S5: ribs, s455a475;
shoulders, 4AM4l9; clears, $4S5Gl495.
r. i abn,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

The State street transfer car which
has not been running for a few days
on account of the storm, was again
put on, yesterday morning, and will
continue to make the trips until more
snow comes and blocks the road for
the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

Hon Fred I. Campbell, county at
tornav for Washington, was IN Tie
city. Tuesday and Wednesday, III a.
tendance at the meeting of the Gov
ernor and Council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01
LUNG KuRo never fails to relieve Asthma

We learn that Mason Brothers, pro-
prietors of the creamery at Clinton.
have purchased Cushnoc creamery in
this city. The cream at Clinton is be-
ing transported to this city for the WIN
ter to be worked up with that collected
at Cushnoc.-Maine Farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Benedict Maher who
nave been visiting their home in the
city returned to Boston, Wednesday,
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

The mail car was attached to the
noon train. yesterday, for the first
time since, Saturday. Monday it did
not come through at all and, Tuesday.
it came on the express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01
New York Money Market.

New York, Nov. 80.
Money on call steady, 2q21a; last loan,
per cent.
Prime mercantile paper, 3A@4A per
cent. h'
Sterling exchange firm at s4.S4la for de-
posted rates, si.S2lad4s3 and $4S512@4SJ;
commercial bills, $4.S012.
Silver certificates, 601a@6l1a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

Dr and Mrs. G. NJ. Twitchell and
Miss Harlow went to Fairfield, yester-
dow - attend the fair in the opera
house there, given by the ladies OF the
Universalist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

F. T. c. Little. Esq. has been ap-
nointed graduate delegate from BOW
dom to attend the convention VI 'iie
Theta Delta Chi fraternity in Boston,
December u and IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01
TRY GRAlN-o .
TRY GRAIN.o.

ASK cSos your of gEoses todsy to show you
that takes the. place Of coffee. The u rh'ls
dren may drink It without injury rs we'll
aG q the aaul has All n. who try ike it.
Mocha or Java, but 1t is made from rnra
grains. and the most delicate stomach
receives 1t without distress. i the nrice
OF eo ne loc: and Is cts. per package.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

Hon. Joseph H. Manley lectured IN
the Grange hall at Monmouth, Weones-
dav evening, by invitation OF the Moi
mouth Grange, before large audience
of patrons and their friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

On the Produce Exchange:
BUTTER-Steady creamery, H121E
dairy. 121aQ19.
Enthusiastically. S1a610ia.
EGGS-Firm; fresh, 22423.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

Simon O'Leary, one of the stalwart
nlght police officers of the Bangor
police force. is in the city for few
days visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

Horace North of Peabody. Mass.
arrived in the city on a business trip
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

ROSIN-Steady.
TURPENTINE-Quiet
RICE-Steady.
MOLASSES-Firm.
FREIGHTS-Dull and steady.
SUGAR-Raw, strong but inactive; fair
refining, 4; centrifugal So test, Az; refined,
firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

Mrs. Robert Whitehouse and two
children of Portland, were in the city
visiting Mrs. Warehouses; mother,
Mrs. S. S. Brooks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

BENZ. F. Shaw of Newport, wa
registered at the North, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

Mayor ]. Manchester Haynes return
ed from business trip, Wednesday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

DR.. G. M. Randall returned home
last evening, from few days business
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

Judge VIM. P. Whitehouse went to
Portland. yesterday, on a special hear
ing with Judge Strout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

f. w. Knowlton, Esq, of Old TOWN.
was in the Capital on legal business
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

City Marshal Wing of Lewiston,
threatens to lock up every boy and
girl found on the streets after half past
nine o'clock at night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

E. III. Martin of Orono, was among
tho husinass visitors in the city, yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

Joseph S. Smiley is in New YORK Oh
business This means Iots VI pi'
things for Christmas trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

Edward M. Banding of the INDUS
trial Journal, Bangor, was III '1ie wy
on business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01
The installation Of officers OF Cushnoc
Chapter is to be held, tonight.

Frank Taylor Of Vassalboro, was the
guest OF Augusta friends, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

O. E. Stanley of Winthrop. was II
the city on business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

F.. l.. Getchell of Branch Minis, wa
called to the city 10y business, Weohes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

Mr.. W. A. Carlisle solicits orders for
pianoforte tuning and tone and action
regulating, and guarantees first class
wo:k. Agent for Steinway. Hardman.
Gsb!ar and other high grade pianos.
Orders may be left at Bowditch & Web
ster's Drug Store or at Hotel Johnson.
nov14 DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

Howard Hammond of Sidney, passed
the day, Wednesday. in the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

D. H. Lambert Of Orono, was guest
at the Cony House, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

The remains of Bridget F. Cannon,
who died at the City farm, were taken
to Boston. Wednesday, for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

Charles Dickey of Vassalboro, visite
friends in the city, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-01

D. B. Douglass of Bowdoinham' was
in Augusta on business, Wednesday.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-28
Spain May or May Not Privateer.

Spain maintains her right to have
recourse to privateering and an
nounces that for the present only aux
iliary cruisers will be fitted out. All
treaties with the United States are
annulled, 30 days are given to the
United States ships to leave Spanish
ports and the rules Spain will observe
during the war outlined in five classes
covering neutral flags and goods con-
traband of war, what win be con-
sidered blockade. the right of search
and what constitutes c0ntraband OF
war, ending with saying foreign pri-
vateers will be regarded as pirates.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-28
WAR In REAL EARNEST.
CUBA BLOCKADED AND SPANISH
FLEETS ADVANCING.
Decisive Naval Battles Will Be Fought i'm Atlantic
and Pacific Shorty.--Army of l25,0O0 Being
Prepared vermont Furnishes One Regiment
Special Legislative Session. the War News.
(SpeciaI Dsspatches to thIs paper.l

MERz BAY, Apr q, 9 p. m.-The
American fleet hailed the Philippines at
Up. m. today. The ships are cleared
for action, ready to fight Orders from
Washington are to capture or destroy
Spanish fleet, not to lombard the fort
ifications. Consul Wildman, stationed
at Hong Kong, boarded the flagship at
the last moment. The rebel general
Aligandrius accompanied the fleet to
open communications with insurgents
on he islands. A Manila despatch
SAYS that ammunition and torpedoes
have been received by the Spanish.
The newly-appointed governor-general
has arrived. A naval battle is expect
ed SUNDAY.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-28
sINEws OF WAR.
Where the Money Will Come From
That will Foot the Bills.


The war revenue bill prepared by
the ways and means committee is now
before the House. Ii was stated that
about $50, 100000 of the $50. 900, 600
appropriated for national defense some
time ago had been spent already and
the need was pressing for increased
revenues. as well as a war loan. The
bill that has been prepared will in
crease the revenues about 800, 900, 900
to 100000, 900 year. The tax on
beer is raised 81 barrel, and taxes
imposed on all kinds of tobacco and
tobacco dealers, on all forms of legal
paper. ON telegraph messages, etc. The
Democrats want to substitute an in
come tax and to coin the seigniorage.
A bond issue of $500, 100000 6 per
cent coin) is also provided for. The
Republican measure will pass the
House quickly, but important amend
ments may be made in the Senate.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-28
VERMONT TO THE FRONT.
Her Quota Is One Full Regiment and
IL Is About Ready.

Under the presidents call for l25, 900
troops Vermont has been requested to
furnish one regiment of infantry. In
war times a fun regiment consists OF
twelve companies of l0l men each. In
the Vermont militia there are II COM
panies of 81 men each. Nearly all the
militia companies have enlisted their
whole force for the war, or two years,
and the number has been recruited TO
1u1 men in each company. This has
been done very quickly and the num-
ber of volunteers inmost cases exceeds
the demand. The utmost enthusiasm
prevails.
The regiment win he under the COM
mand of Col. O. ID. Clark of Montpel-
ier. 1t will probably be assembled at
Fort Ethan Allen Saturday and will 90
through course of discipline until it
receives orders from the war depart
ment. Its field of service is not known.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-28
THE DECLARATION.
President Recommends War and COn'
gress Speedily Complies.

The president on Monday sent q
message to Congress in which he fixed
on Spain the responsibility for break
ing off diplomatic relations and recon-
mcnded declaration of war.
The House passed the following dec
laration in one minute and IL seconds
without dissenting vote -
Be it enacted, etc.. First. that war
be and the same is hereby declared to
exist and that war has existed since
the 2lst day OF April, A. d.. 1898, in
Guiding said day, between the United
States of America and the Kingdom OF
Spain.
Second, That the president of the
United States be and is hereby directed
and empowered to use the entire land
and naval forces of the United States
and to call into the actual service of
the United States the militia offhe sew
eral states to such extent as may be
necessary to carry this act into effect.
The Senate passed the bill in an
hour and a half and the president
signed it at 6 p. m.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-28
spain,s Naval plans.

1t is believed Spain win make a dash
at our northern coast with her fleet
now held at Cadiz for the purpose OF
raising the blockade about Cuba while
her Cape Verde fleet hastens to the
assistance of the beleaguered island.
Our flying squadron would have
to be reinforced by vessels from the
Cuban fleet before it could cope with
the Cadiz fleet. The cruisers Colum-
bia and Minneapolis are patrolling the
North Atlantic coast on lookout.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-28
WANTED i25,0oO MEN.
President Calls for Volunteers TO Serve
Two Years.

The substance of the presidents
proclamation is as follows:
Whereas, by joint resolution OF
Congress, recognizing the indepen-
dence of the people of Cuba, demand
ing that the government of Spain
withdraw its land and naval forces
from the island, directing the prcsi-
dent to use the land and naval forces
to carry the resolutions into effect;
Whereas, by act OF Congress. the
president is authorized TO raise a vol
unteer army in time of war;
Therefore, |, William Mckinley,
of the United States, have
thought fit to call and hereby do call
for volunteers to the aggregate
number of $4,000, in order TO carry
into effect the resolutions, the same TO
be apportioned among the several
states, to serve two years unless SOON
er discharged
"Signcd, WILLIAM MCKINLEY
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-28
A BELEAGUERED ISLAND.
American Fleet Biockades Cuba and
Captures Several Prizes.

! The first hostile movement was
made early Friday morning when the
fleet moved from Key West toward
Cuba. II made an imposing spectacle
The fleet included the battleships Iowa
and Indiana, the cruisers New York,
Cincinnati and Detroit, the gunboats
Nashville, Wilmington. Castine, Ma
chias and Newport and the monitor
Amphitrite. The monitors Puritan and
Terror and cruiser Marblehead fol-
lowed later. There are also several
torpedo and despatch boats.
Scarcely had the movement got un-
der way when Spanish vessel was
sighted. The Nashville fred one of
her six Founders across the bow of
the Spaniard and she Immediately
hauled down her flag and surrendered.
The vessel was the Buena Ventura.
She was bound from Pensacola to Rot
terdam, laden with lumber. She was
t0wed to Key West Her captain did
not know that war was on. A claim
viii be made by her owners that she is
not a fair war prize.
The fleet proceeded onward and
when some miles from Havana another
Spanish steamer was sighted. The New
York gave chase and the fugitive fled,
but was overhauled almost under the
guns of MORO castle. She paid no at
tention to several warning shots and
finally heavy gun dropped a shot
near her and she hauled to and sur
rendered. She was the Pedro, bound
from Antwerp to Pensacola, an iron
screw steamer of 1862 tons. She was
towed to Key West.
The fleet took up blockade forma-
ton just out of range of the Havana
forts. President Mckinley has pro-
claimed blockade of the ports in
Cuba held by Spain and notified for
eign powers. A portion OF the fleet is
other ports than Havana.
A small fishing schooner was cap
tured Friday morning by the torpedo
boat Ericsson.
The Catalina, 3,49l tons, from New
Orleans for Barcelona was captured
about o'clock Sunday morning IL
miles from Havana. She was taken
by the cruiser Detroit. When the
first shot was fired her captain made
desperate effort to escape and the
.hase was prolonged for eight miles.
Finally a solid shot brought her to. She
was carrying cargo Of 6,000 bundles
)f slaves.
The revenue cutter Winona cap
ured the Spanish steamer Saturnina
It Ship Island. Miss. sunday The
is from Sagua TO Ship |
sland. II has a displacement of 1876
ons.
The Miguel Joyer. 1881 tons, was
,aptured by the Helena.
The schooner Mathilde was taken by
he torpedo boat Porter.
Monday, the little Mangrove cap
ured the big liner Panama from New |
fork TO Havana, laden with refugees
md supplies. The Mangrove has but
small armament. She drew up close
o the Panama and threatened to sink
er unless the latter surrendered.
The gunboat Newport took sloop
nd schooner Monday.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-28
MATANzAs BoMBARDED

The forts at Matanzas were bonn
barded yesterday afternoon by the New
York, the Puritan and the Cincinnati.
The forts replied. No damage done to
our ships Forts badly damaged A
party Of marines is said to nave landed
and taken possession of Matanzas, but
this report is unconfirmed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-28
Hard Fate f.r the Cuban sufferers.

MATANzAs, Apr. 2S, a. m.-The
Spanish government has seized large
quantity OF food and supplies stored
for reconcentradoes for the use of Span
ish soldiers. by order of Gen. Monlina.
The reconcentradoes are desperate,
hopeless. and dying like flies. The
ranks of the volunteers are being filled
by Cubans enlisting to escape starva-
tion.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-28

MADRID, Apr. 2s, 3:25 a. m.-The
Spanish cardinals and prelates are as
sembling to visit the queen to declare
their support to the reigning dynasty.
They are trying to convince the people
that the queen never advocated peace
at any price The Carlists are greatly
irritated bv the action of the prelates.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-28

At conference of state officials at
Montpelier Tuesday evening it was de-
cided to call a special session of the
legislature next week Thursday. The
purpose is to provide for the bet
ter equipment of the state troops and
to vote state pay of 81 month to sol
diers in addition to the Sl3 paid by
the government. The session will not
last over two or three days.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-28
Neutrality Proclaimed.

WASHINGTON, Apr. 27, 1886 p. NJ
Russia. switzerland and Colombia
have issued proclamations OF neutrali-
ty. The president hopes the pending
naval engagement in the Philippines
will nrove Spain's Knockout blow.