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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. j. Shepard, OF Tama.
rack, spent New Years at LAnse. return.
ing yesterday afternoon.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-03

Mesdames James Riney. Edgar Bye
and Miss Kate Riney, ppent New Years
with friends at Hancock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-01-03

SHOW cases. counters and shelving for
sale at "Big Mixes
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-18
MANILA NOT FALLEN
But Sagaata Says Situation is Very
Grave.

London, June 11.-Senor Sagasta reply
ing in the cortes today to question as
to whether Manila had fallen, replied in
the negative, but he added that fhe situa-
ton there was of the grayest ohafieter
The dispatches from Madrid agree that
this statement, together with theEssreport
that the rebels are attacking the walled
city has caused intense depression.
Japan, according to special despatch
from Shanghai, is send additional war
ships to Manila, and it is reported at
Shanghai that the American troops have
arrived at Manila
Especial dispatches from Hong Kong
confirm the. dispatches. of the Assooi-
ated Press from Manila and the rumor
that Captain General Augustus wife and
family are held as hostages at Cavite.
From the same source comes the report
that Tondo, capital of the province
Tondo, on the Pasig river, nearly opposite
Manila, has been the scene of a great fire.
presumably from the igniting of the
petroleum works.
1t appears that when the German cruiser
Kaisern Augusta entered Manila bay, she
took the unusual course Of s3luting the
Spanish flag. This caused much COM
ment. Another rumor is that Captain
General August has resigned because of
a disagreement with the archbishop of
Manila
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-18
oueANs AND sPANIARDs FIGHTING.
Reports of skirmishes in Various Parts of
Cuba.

Havana, June I7.-Mail advices received
here from Manzsnillo say that an Ameri-
can citizen who was an interpreter at the
custom house there, has been ordered to
resign. He will shortly leave Cuba.
A letter from correspondent at Hol-
gum, province of Santiago de Cuba, says
a severe engagement has taken place be-
tween the Spanish local guerillas and the
insurgents near Fray Benito, during
which the latter are said to have left five
men killed. The local Spanish force, it
is admitted, had captain and four
guerillas killed. The insurgents subse-
quently attacked the same town but are
alleged to have been repulsed with the
loss of twelve killed
1t is officially announced that column
OF Spanish troops which have been operat-
Ing in the province of Puerto Principe,
has been engaged with insurgent forces
which We're dislodgsd from the positions
they occupied. At Candelaria it is further
said the insurgents sustained consider
able loss, leaving 20 men killed on the
field and retiring with a number Of
wounded.
The troops had lieutenant and's men
killed and is addition had forty men
wounded. This column still, according
to the official report succeeded in taking
100 head of cattle into the city of Puerto
Principe.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-18
COMPROMISE SUGGESTED.
To Postpone Hawaii Resolution to Next
Session With Date Fixed for Vote.

Washington, June lin the executive
session of the Senate held late In the day,
an agreement was reached to adjourn over
until Monday, thus postponing the taking
up of the Hawaiian annexation question
until that time. The action was taken
on motion of Senator Jones of Arkansas
who stated the opponents of the annex
ations desired the extra time in which to
prepare themselves for the Hawaiian de-
bate. He stated that they had supposed
that the debate would be initiated by the
advocates Of the resolution but having
heard that the latter intended to make no
speeches, thsy thought the opposing party
should not be expected to begin so abrupt
ly.
The discussion will be opened Monday
by Senator White, who will be followed
by Senator Pettigrew. There Is some talk
of a compromise by which the matter
shall be postponed until next session and
day fixed then for vote. The date
mentioned is January 90. The proposit-
ion has met with considerable favor
among the conservative Senators, but the
leaders on both sides say they will decline
for the present to entertain it.
The committee on foreign relation will
ton of consideration Monday. This Will
give them test vote which Will, they
think be very useful as an indication of
the strength of the measure, and might
be guide to the President in case the
Senate should be compelled to adjourn
finally without action.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-18
EXCITING WEEK IN TRADE.
War Tax Bill. Offering of Bonds and
Letter Collapse Among Events.

Nwe York, June 17.-R. 6. Dun &
say:
The passing of the war tax bill, the
Offering of bonds, and the collapse of
Letter and cash wheat have made the
week somewhat exciting. In spite of
some features which cannot be justified,
the tax bill was approved as probably the
pest that could be obtained from Congress
thls year and gave assurance of needed
revenue for the emergency. Its bond pro-
vision has has already called out offers
more than three times the amount de-
sired, and it will pronably prove the most
successful loan ever invited by the United
states. Not less significant was the ex
S less OF exports over imports in May by
800. sS0, 1853 making a merchandise bal
once ad In favor of the United States $751;.
ooS U51 in eleven months of the fiscal year,
Wnlle net imports of gold were $102, OPS. :
So9, though in no previous fiscal year have
the net imports of gold exceeded S97, 1866, =
l27, in 1882
Not less important is the official show
ing that this nation has supplied to others
iioOoo, 200 bushels of wheat and 204, 600, 600
bushels of corn in II 12 months without
checking receipts from farms and sees
wheat fall twenty cents in week because
crop Is promised greater than the last
by 100, 600, 900 bushels. This decline
would have come sooner had not Mr..
Leiterflookssfor longer gains but the bene-
NJ to this country Ey the average advance
OF nearly 25o for the crop year on wheat
exported, has been about $48, 600 and
TO producers much greater.
Failures for the week have been 233 in
the United States against 234 last year
and 20 in Canada against SO last year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-18
MAY BE HITCH AFTER ALL.
Democrats Claim Promise Not to Take I'm
Hawaiian Resolutions In Senate.

Washington, June 17.-Only about
fifteen minutes time was consumed by the
Senate committee on foreign relations to-
day in reaching a conclusion to report the
resolutions for the acquisition of the
Hawaiian islands by the United States.
Only two Of the Democratic members,
Turpie and Mills, were present at the
meeting and they contented themselves
with recording their votes in opposition
to motion to report favorably. showing
no disposition to delay action by the COM
mittee. No Republican votes were cast in
the negative and Senator DAVIS sta ted
that he was authorized to cast the vote of
Senator Morgan in the affirmative. The
fact developed that while the res olution
first received the sanction Of the House,
it was prepared by Senator Davis and no
disposition was manifested to change 1t
in any respect
After the agreement to report the reso
luton was reached, there was some for
NAL discussion as to when the Senate
should be asked to take up the question
and 1t was decided that this should be
done tomorrow.
1t is already becoming evident that the
| reported understanding among the mem
bers OF the finance committee, which was
reached during the tendency of the war
| revenue bill to the effect that the Ha-
walian resolution should not come up for
consideration during the present session
OF Congress, will cut an important figure
in the consideration of the question in
the Senate. This matter was informally
| presented to the Republican members of
the committee on behalf of the Democrats
after the adjournment of the committee
meeting today and they were informed
| that the Democratic members of the
finance committee were generally disposed
to contend that the agreement was ex.
pllclt to the effect that the Hawaiian
question should not be revivs d in the
senate during the present session. Some
of the Republican members of the foreign
| relations committee stated that they had
never before heard of the agreement, but
al manifested disposition to investigate
the matter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-18
SPLENDID BODY OF MEN.
Gen. Miles Praise for the VoIunt eer
Army.

Washington, June 1s.-Major General
Miles, accompanied by Col. Maus, Major
Davis and Col. Greenleaf of his staff
arrived in Washington today after having
directed the departure of the first army of
invasion to Cuba. 1t had been his inten-
tion to remain in the field, directing the
succeeding expeditions. General Miles
conferred with Secretary Alger before the
cabinet meeting and then had long talk
with General Luddington, quartermaster
general on the condition of quarter
masters supplies. He came in response
to telegraphic summons from the Score
tary of War who Gesire to go over certain
phases of the campaign with him. Speak
ing in II general way of his observations,
General Miles said:
Having spent some time with the
troops during trying period of hurried
preparation, am glad to say that they
are splendid body Of men, which the
country may we'll be proud of. AS 20 the
regulars, they are the finest corps in the
world, without any exception. Of course
the volunteer army Is not as we'll
equipped. Some of the states sent men
into the field In very good condition,
notably Massachusetts and New York.
Others sent their quotas without arms,
equipments or clothing. They were not
soldiers at all; only employed men. 1t
takes time to make soldiers of this
| material. Then comes the great question
OF moving an army across the sea- The
command Of Ii, 600 men under General
Shafter moved away with an outburst Of
enthusiasm which overcome the trials
they had passed through
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-18
AUoUsTI READY TO SURRENDER.
Would Turn Manila Over to Americans
But Archbishop ForpIds.

New York, June IA special cable.
gram from Hong Kong to the Journal
says: The most serious and important
battle since Admiral Dewey's annihila-
ton Of the Spanish feet has occurred at
Manila. One thousand insurgents attacked
1000 Spaniards, inflicting heavy losses
and almost forcing the entrance to the
city. The insurgents under Gen. Aguinai-
do and the American sailors and marines
of Admiral Dewey's feet, completely
surround Manila. The foreign resident:
have fled to the ships.
Admiral Montejo and Governor General
August have placed the women, the chill
dren and the priests in the forts for safety.
General Augusti is reported to be will
der to prevent the insurgents from capt
prlng the capital, setting it on fire and
killing the Spaniards
The arch bishop, however, is opposed to
sur eRder and has overruled Augasti.
The success of the insurgents is wonder
full 81 q
The Spaniards taken prisoners in the
two weeks campaign aggregate 8, COO, in
Guiding 1000 soldiers of the regular army.
Prominent among them are Generals
Garcia and Cordoba.
The governors of the provinces of Ca
vite, Balucan and Battas were also made
prisoners. Two million rounds of cart
ridges were seized in the fortified cathe-
dral of old Cavite. The large garrison OF
old Cavite has surrendered, thus giving
| The insurgents command Of the shore Of
the entire bay.
| All interior sources of supply are now
cut off from the Spanish forces in Ma,
n Ia. The Americans can take Manila
within "a hours after the arrival of the
troops. Tho city is now at the mercy OF
the American fleet.
Admiral Dewey's conduct during the
blockade has been admirable. A great
fire is raging north of Manila. The in.
surgents have captured the water works
on which the supply of the city depends.
General Anguish has issued an order
declaring that all males above the age
of Is shall join the army.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-18
SPANISH GUNS KNOCKED OVER.
Damage Was Nothing But Can Be Easily
Repaired.

Copyright, 1898, The Associated Press. }
Havana, June 1.-THE following is a
Spanish report of the hombardment of
Santiago de Cuba:
"On June 6, at O'Clock, fire was
opened on the coast batteries of Santiago
de Cuba by four American battleships,
two ironclads cruisers and protected
cruiser, while one yacht opened fire op-
posite Aguadores beach. The cannonade
was violent andFfearful and lasted one
hour and half The Americans fred
over one thousand rojecti les and tenn
porarilY disabled two Hontoria cannon
at La Zocapa, covering them with earth.
The parapet was destroyed by she'll.
One cannon of Moro Castle was damaged
by the American projectiles. All the
damages were repaired today.
1.-The Americans suffered severe dam
age. Shells from the Spanish batteries
were clearly seen to fall on the American
ships. which were approximately two
miles off.
THE Spanish losses at the Moro were
one artillery corporal killed and one Sec
ond lieutenant, Juan Arbol, eight sold
iers and two sailors of the watch service
wounded.
Sat the Zocapa battery, two artillery
sailors were killed and second Lieutenant
Richard Brusquits Of the navy and six
soldiers We're wounded.
The Spanish ships we're unframed.
General Linares eulogizes the behavior
OF the troops and Captain General Blanco
will reward several officers and soldiers
wounded today and in the engagement
of June 6. He will also recommend for
special reward Col. Ordonez, of the ar
tillery.''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-18
CITY OF PORTLAND,
Notice to Coal Dealers.

The committee on public buildings will re-
celve sealed proposals until the oath day OF
June, 1898, at noon, for furnishing 700 tons
more or less of best quality broken Lehigh
coal and 400 tons or less of best quality egg
size Lehigh coal. 22io pounds to the ton, to
pc delivered and put in and trimmed in the
bins OF such of the public buildings and
schoolhouses of the city and islands, and at
such times as may be designated, the coal to
be In all respects of the best quality and in
the best order, and to be well screened on
the wharves before delivery, and weighed
ana inspected by such weigher and inspec-
tor as the Committee may Designate
Separate bids Will be received at the same
time for furnishing 800 tons or less OF Cum
berland coal from the Pocahontas mine, or
coal of equal quality, suitable for steam
purpos es. 2240 pounds to the ton, to be de-
iiyered as above. The Committee reserves
the right to reject any or all bids should
they deem 1t for the interest of the city so
to no. Bids should be marked Proposals
fer Coal" and addressed to CHAS. 81. RAN
DALI, Chairman Committee on Public
buildings. jne1sdtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-18
SPANISH CRUELTY.
Starving Soldiers to Death Ratb., Than
Submit to InevitahIe

Manila. June 5, via Hong Kona 1una
17.-It is now officially admitted h. ~ =
the lack of food supplies has become 60, CO.
rious matter. Gun boats, convari,,a --o1
unteers sent into the lagoon to seaccb for
turned herestoday, Sunday, and renort .o
the total failure Of their mission. pol 'oo
The commanders of the agunh oa4s .,so
report that every lagoon and town is hos.
tile and that their garrisons have nroh-
ably been massacred.
Tho Spanish fiotilla was unable to effact
a landing, in spite of prolonged firin~
upon the part OF all the gun boats. No.
body was Killed.
This removes the last hope of provision.
ing Manila.
During the week all the garrisions
were simultaneously overpowered or snr-
rendered as prisoners. The latter are wall
treated. A majority of those who resist.
ed were slaughtered.
Whole companies of Spaniards have had
nothing to eat for two days and some of
them are literally crying. 1t is pitiable
sight. The native peasantry charitably
assist the starving soldiers without com
pulsion and some Englishmen, yesterday.
gave treat to the soldiers guarding Al,
Outpost. They bought a Wandering
hawkers stock of eatables for few shii.
lings and gave the food to the soldiers.
who said 1t was che first food they mad
tasted for thtrty-six hours.
There Is not doubt, as one person re-
marked, that somebody deserves lynching
for the state of affairs existing. Scores
of bloated officers of the Spanish forces
are to be seen daily loafing about the beer
shops and cafes along the boulevardes,
reyiling the English, while the men un.
der them are starving
The Insurgents, yesterday, rushed the
passage Of the Zapota River and also
descended from the lagoon, took the Span
iards IN flank and captured several guns.
The Spanish soldiers made good stand
until they were ordered to retreat Prob
ably their ammunition was inadequate.
1t is almost impossible to understand
how such magnificent positions can be
abandoned Without struggle.
The insurgents today captured Las
Pinas, Paranague, Tungalo, Mailbag and
Pined, all on the coast line.
The Spaniards lost ninety men killed
and wounded and seven thousand re-
turned here unhurt.
Nalate, the southermost quarter of Ma
Mia and mile and half from the csn-
ter of the place containing the forts,
magazine, telegraph office and club house.
The horse cars are running and ladies
are visiting within rifle shot of the enc
my, apparently unooncerned.
The insurgents are also in every outly-
ing quarter of Manila, awaiting the sig
nal to advance.
at Galoocan, a suburban railroad sta
ton, there are still a few Spanish troops
in ridiculous little entertainments and
the village is full of insurgents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-18
THE WEATHER..

Washington, June 17.-Forecast for
Saturday, Maine, New Hampshire and
Vermont: Fair, warmer, Southerly
winds.
Boston, June 17.-Local Forecast fol
Boston and vicinity for Saturday: Fail
weather, Southwest winds.
A.-f Local Weather Report.
Portland, June 1.-THE local weather
bureau Office records as to the weather
are as follows:
a. m.--Barometer. 80. 079; thermome
ter, 50; dew point, As: humidity, ~;
wind, NV; velocity. 4; weather, clear.
Sp. m.-Barometer, 3O.041, thermome.
ter, 81; dew point. So; humidity, SO;
wind. S; velocity g.; weather,
clear.
Mean daily thermometer, 81 maximum,
thermometer, rs; minimum Thermometer,
90; maximum velocity of wind, IS NV;
total precipitation, o.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-18
SITUATION AT MANILA.
Admiral Dewey Sizes 1t Up in Cablegram
to Washington.

Washington, June 1.-THE navy de-
partment has received the following from
Admiral Dewey: .
Cavite, June II, vim Hong Kong, June
l7.-There is little change in the situation
since my telegram of June 3rd. Insur.
gents continue hostilities and have practi-
cally surrounded Manila. They have tax.
en- z, 500 Spanish prisoners who m they
treat most humanely. They do not in
tend to take the city at present.
Twelve merchant vessels are anchored
in the bay with refugees on board under
guard Of neutral men of war. This with
nv permission.
The health of the squadron continues
excellent The German commander-in-
chief arrived today. Three German, two
British, one French, one Japanese men
of-war now in port Another German
man-of-war is expected. The following
is correct list of the Spanish vessels cap.
tured and destroyd:
Destroyed-Two protected cruz ers, five
unprotected cruisers, one transport, one
receiving vessel both armed.
The following were captured-The
transport Manila and the gunboat Callao.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-18
HOSPITAL TRAIN GOES SOUTH.

Washington, June 1.-THE hospital
train for the removal of the wounded
and invalid soldiers, left here today over
the Southern railroad. The train consists
of ten Pullman sleeping cars, one din
ing-room car, one cooking car and com
bination coach. 1t is fully equipped for
hospital service. The party, under the
command OF Major Richards, consists of
two commissioned officers, two non-com-
missioned officers, twenty two privates
and three cooks The train goes to Column
bia, $. c., and thence to Tampa.
AS it become necessary one or more
coaches will return Northward with sick
and wounded soldiers, sailors or marines,
who will be taken to Fort Myer, Va,
Fort Mcpherson, Ga, and other points
where there are army hospitals and those
whose condition demands a lofty latitude
will be removed to Asheville, n. c. The
coaches which remain at Tampa will be
used as receiving hospital
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-18
Discovered by a Woman.

Another great discovery has been made
and that too. by lady in this country.
"Disease fastened its clutches upon her
and for seven years she withstood its
severest tests, but her vital organs were
undermined and death seemed imminent.
For three months she coughed incessantly
and could not sleep. She finally discoy-
cred way to recovery by purchasing of
us a bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, and was 80 much re-.
lieyed on taking first dose, that she slept
all night and with two bottles has been
absolutely cured. Her name Is Mrs.
Luther Lutz.'' Thus writes w. G. Ham
mick & Co., of Shelby, N. G. Trial bot
ties free ct Fl. P. s. Goods Drug Store.
Regular size sos and Sl.00 every bottle
guaranteed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-18
sHoC TING AT SHADOWS.
spaniards Woi king Hard Constructing
Useless Defsnces.

Manila, June s. via Hong Kong, June
17-El Commerce. has published sup.
plement expatiating at great length on
the 'fDiabolical cruelties rracticed in the
British colonies" and predicting similar
tyranny in the Philippines unless the
powers intervene.
Tonight almost all of the Spanish
civilians are outside the citadel, the
troops are manning the walls and the
antedeluvian cannon and gunboaus are
guarding the river
Admiral Dewey has consented that
Spanish MERCHANT steamers shall remove
the non-comb atants. The insurgents ex.
change signals with the Americans day
and night, while the Spaniards continue
shooting at shadows, constructing work
which they admit will be unayailing and
lining every read with useless defenses.