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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
MILLER GIVEN TWENTY FIVE
YEARS H

Boston, June 25.-William Il. Miller,
the negro who was found guilty of shoot
Ing tho agent at Power hill station on
the Fitchburg railroad at Wayland, in
an attempt to rob the ticket office, was
sentenced today to serve not less than
15syears nor more than rs years in state
prison.
For robbing the station at Fresh Pond,
ON the Fitchburg railroad at Cambridge,
Miller was given an additional sentence
of not less than 10 nor more than Is
years, making an aggregate of not less
than % years in all. Miller formerly lived
in Lewiston,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29


June 25, 1898.
After most delightful trip ON the Ho-
ratio Hall OF the Maine Steamship COM
pany, with IA other recruits, l arrived
at Chickamauga camp yesterday. The
weather was agreeable until we reached
New York, where we found the umbrel-
las raised to protect the citizens from
the prevailing storms. Reaching Wash
ington via Pennsy lvania railroad at 10. 80
D. M, June %, we were transferred to the
line of the Southern railroad. The scenery
on this route Is unsurpassed. This part
Of the hemisphere was much appreciated
by those with me who answered the
summons of Uncle Sam. Reaching Chat
tanooga at Has y m. Thursday, we were
much surprised to find that we would
have to wait till morning, So we ad-
journed to the waiting room to pass the
night. When we entered we found lying
in all directions rs OF 100 recruits for the
Kansas and other regiments. However.
we were more fortunate, for standing
colored race led us to sleeping coach.
so we bad good accommodation and in
addition much needed wash and clean
up to prepare to meet the Maine boys.
Upon reaching Chickamauga one could
but plainly see that Uncle Sans blood
business, for north, south, east and west,
extending as far as the eye could discern,
were thousands of cavalrymen, infan-
try men, mules, horses, transports, OIL
GERS mounted and dismounted, all wait
ing anxiously TOR the order to advance.
After being piloted through the lines
of many regiments we reached our camp,
being cheered by many on the route. We
recruits were then drawn up in line and
assigned to our respective companies.
This formality over, we were permitted
to wander through camp with the boys,
the hearty reception given to all Of us
made the way clear to agreeable soldier
ing in the service of Uncle Sam. AS re.
CARDS the Maine regiment the appearance
and health of the men is excellent They
are a fine body, and am sure when the
demonstrate their ability in the art of
warfare, being stalwart, we'll disciplined
and trained in every respect.
1 read good deal in the papers while
in Portland regarding the food the men
were receiving, SO 1 thought as soon as
reached here l would investigate for the
purpose Of easing the minds of their be-
loved ones behind. found that the food
had certainly been poor and insufficient
owing to some complications on the part
Of the commissary department.. How
ever, I am very pleased to say that the
difficulty has been overcome by the ener-
getio action on the part of our officers
to serve the men the necessities of life
"The food is now satisfactory" says our
genial Capt. Baker. and no complaint Is
now being made by the men. They assure
me the food is now good and wholesome
am sure if yesterdays and today s
meals are to be taken as sample the
men have nothing to complain of in that
respect.
Yesterdays dinner consisted of fried
bacon, potatoes. sliced onions, coffee and
bread, amply sufficient for each man.
Supper: Rice and syrup, bread and
coffee. Today's breakfast, baked beans,
pork, potatoes, bread and coffee; dinner,
roast beef, potatoes, bread and coffee.
Now during nv career as a British sold
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29

Mr.. P. Ketcham of Pike City, Cal.
says: During my brothers late sick.
ness from sciatic rheumatism, Chamber.
lain's Pain Balm was the only remedy
that gave him any relief" Many others
have testified to the prompt relief from
pain which this liniment affords, For
sale by D. W. Heseltine & Co., 3S7 Con
gTess St, Edward W. Stevens, No. 107
Portland ST., King P. Raymond, Cum
berland Mills, VIM. Oxnard, 921 Con-
gress St, Il. P. S. Goold, Congress
Square Hotel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
Mr.. BURLEIGH RENpN Mated.


Augusta, June 2S.-1ht ri district
Republican convention WIS held at ten
o'clock this morning, one hour previous
to that of the state convention. There
were 300 delegates reported present, the
largest number possible. Hon. S. j.
Walton of Skowhegan presided. Hon.
Leslie Cornish of Augusta presented the
name of Hon. Edwin G. BurIeigh fol
Congress and he was unanimously nom.
mated amid great enthusiasm. The reso,
lutions adopted conceded with those Of
the state convention.
W. H. Wildes of Skowhegan, j. W.
Black of Searsport, Charles H. Drummey
of Hancock and P. o. Vickery of
Augusta were reelected the district COM
mittee.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
BENEFIT FOR VOLUNTEER A III
SOCIETY.

The Volunteer Aid society of this city
enjoyed benefit performance of "a
Soldiers Sweetheart" at McCullum's
theatre yesterday and about two hundred
and fifty ladies, representative of the lead.
ing families OF the city attended. A good
SUM was added to the treasury Of the So
oiety, to be used to benefit the boys at the
front and all present enjoyed the fine play
which was most appropriate one for the
occasion. During the performance there
was given an exhibition of patriotism by
the ladies present that is probably with,
out parallel In this city. Between acts
third and fourth the orchestra rendered a
new patriotic selection during which
THE Star Spangled Banner" Is played
on the brass instruments, while the
vioiins and picoolo render Yankee
Doodle" both playing at the same time.
Instantly every lady of the society stood
up IN their seats followed immediately by
the entire audience, all remained stand
ing until the finish of the overture when
an outburst of applause seem to shake
the entire building and was plainly heard
in the casino.
The closing soene in the last act Of the
play was the occasion of another demon
stration. when the audience became SO
enthused that the ladies plucked the
bouquets from their corsages and threw
them at the artists on the stage.
Both incidents were wholly spontaneous
and during the latter it seemed to literal
~ rain flowers on the stage.
A box for the collection of funds for
the society has been placed in the lobby
OF the theatre and yesterdays offering
yielded eight dollars.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
GOES TO PRESIDENT.
Bill Agreed to BY Housa vos
terday.

Washington, June 2S.-In the Housa To-
day the conference report upon the bant-
ruptcy bill was adopted by vote of 1sA
to So and the measure will now 90 to the
President Following the disposal of tbie
bill, the afternoon was given to the con-
sideration of matters reported from tho
committee on military affairs. A snec-
ial rule providing for the order of busi.
ness was adopted Several bills affect.
ing the army were passed, notably those
providing for the pay of volunteers from
the date of enrolment for service. and
providing for increase in the ordnance.
engineer and quartermaster DEPART
ment. The permanent increase OF the
two former precipitatsd from u number
of Democrats very vigorous protests
against action looking to permanent
enlargement of the country's military
establishment. Under the rule adopted
today, consideration of military bills
will continue tomorrow.
HAWAIIAN DEBATE CONTINUED.
Washington, June 2S.-Almost the en-.
tire session of the Senate today was occu-
pied by Mr.. Gallery, Democrat of Louisi-
ana, in continuation Of his speech
against the annexation of Hawaii At
o'clock he had not concluded, but yield
ed the floor in order that the general de-
flciency bill might be considered. The
bill was read and the committee amend
ments SO far as they have been offered
were agreed to. Consideration of the bill
will be resumed tomorrow morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
MISSIONARIES ALIVE.

Huntington, Ind, June 2s.-A cable
gram has been received from Sierra
i4eona, West Africa, by DR.. d. K. Flic-
kenger, secretary of the United Brethren
Missionary society here, stating that D..
b. Wilberforce, wife and four children
Africa.
In the Associated Press reports, Wilber-
force and family were included in the
list OF killed during the recent massacres.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
HOPPER'S BODY FOUND.

Madison, June 28.-The body of George
Hopper, who was drowned Sunday, was
recovered at noon today, short distance
from where his clothing was found on the
river bank.
RICHMOND BOY DROWNED.
Ri chmond, June ga seven year old
son of Isaac Dunbar was drowned in the
river here today while playing on scow
at the Kennebec and Boston Steamboat
wharf.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
JOINS NEW ENGLAND
LEAGUE.

The New Bedford club of the New Eng-
land league has been Etransferred r.
Worcester. Mr.. Oh aries E. Rice of Cat
ton, taking the franchise. This was ar az.
complished largely through the efforts of of
Manager Burnham of the Broekton clnh
and makes the chances Of the league
finishing inc season much brighter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
LOST HIS ARM.
ESPECIAL 20 THE IREss.I

Rumford Falls, June 2s.-Mr. Lewis
Howard of Mexico. while taking another
mans place for a few moments this
morning in the wood room of the poplar
mill, slipped and struck his right arm on
the cutting off saw and SO mangled it
that the doctors had to cut it Off nsar the
shoulder
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
NAVAL CADETS WILL BE INIT.
Boys From the Training Ship Enterprise
Will Take Part in Parade.

Mayor Randall, Alderman Lamson end
Councilmen Goudy and &c IRISH of the
Fourth of July committee, went aboard
the United States training ship Enter
prise yesterday, and paid their respects
to Capt. Iverson. The chief object of
their visit was to learn if the Enterprise
is to remain he over the Fourth and If
her crew could be allowed to participate
in the parade.
Capt. Iyerson said it Is his intention
to leave today on a cruise, but that the
ship would return Saturday, and he gave
his consent to the committees plan.
About rs uniformed cadets from the sh ,p
will join the ranks on the morning of
the national holiday. Ii
The committee also visited Riverton
yesterday, and arranged with Manager
Newman of the Portland Railroad COM
pany for ths ladies' orchestra to give
a concert for the Royal Scots at the park
Sunday afternoon.
Manager Cooling of the .Casco Bay line
has offered to take the entire Canad ian
party for sail in the bay Sunday after
noon. A landing will be made at Cush-
ing's island, for brief rest and supper.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
RACES AT SAUGUS,

Saugus, Mass. J une 2s.-The opening
day of the spring meet at the Saugus
track this afternoon, brought out some
for the winners. Curine took the trot in
straight heats, never being headed from
the start.
In the pace the Worcester mare Mar
jouree after being laid up in the first
heat, came out from the bunch in the
second and the two others proved easy for
her.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
THE MODERN BEAUTY

thrlves on good food and sunshine, with
plenty of exercise in the open air. Her
form CLOVIS with health and her face
blooms with its beauty. If her system
needs the cleansing action of laxative
remedy, she uses the gentle and pleasant
Sydru of Figs, made by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
SHUT DOWN Ar FALL RIVER.

Fall River, Mass. June 2s.-Fourth of
July week will witness an Independent
shutdown on the part of the many man
ufacturers in this city, the extent of
which has not as yet been definitely deter.
mined, but which will last through the
week beginning with the holiday. Six
corporations, it is learned today, gave out
an intention to close their doors on Sat.
urday next at noon, thus giving over
1000 hands an involuntary vacation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
NO GERMAN INTERFERENCE.

London, June 29.-The Hong Kong
correspondent OF the Daily Telegraph
says:
81 have consulted with the German an
thorities who declare unanimously and
emphatically that the reports from Ma
Mia of German interference are limos.
aible. Whatever the Spanish may have
done, the German admiral has held ont
no such hopes or promise.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
sIGsBEE DISABLED THE TERROR.


Washington, June 26-The navy de-
partment today posted the following bull
letin:
Admiral Sampson reports that the Yale
arrived yesterday and discharged her
troops. Capt. Sigsbee reports that on
Wednesday afternoon, while off San Juan,
Porto Rico, he was attacked by Span
ish unprotected cruiser and the Spanish
torpedo boat destroyer Terror. ~
The Terror made a dash which was
awaited by the ST. Paul.
The ST. Paul hit the Terror three times,
killing one officar and two men Tand
wounding several others.
The Terror dropped back under cover
of the Notifications with difficulty, and
was towed into the harbor in sinking
condition where. she now is being re-
paired.
Later, cruiser and gunboat started
out, but remained under protection of the
forts
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
PITTsBURG RALLIED IN NINTH.
But Boston Had Already Won the
Game.

Pittsburg, Pa, June 2s.-In the fourth
and fifth innings Kiilen was hit for seven
singles. giving the visitors q big lead
The home team rallied in the ninth but
Boston won. Attendance, $500. The score
Boston, 10 O 3 o. IT
pittsburg, 0 o 10 St
Base hits-Boston, IA; Pittsburg, g. Er
rors-Boston, 8; PiUtsburg, A. Batteries
Willis and Yeager; Hastings. Killen ane
Schriver.
At Cleveland-F First game, New York
a; Cleveland, 0.sas Second game, Cleye
Ian d, 6; New York, A.
At St. Louis-First game, Cincinnati
.; st. Louis. 2. Second game Cincinnati
.; St. Louis, O.. 5oass asr. =
A. Observation-Disclosures, s; Louis
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE. E
At Brockton, Fall River, 2; Brockton
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
O'HIGGINS NOT SOLD

New York. June 2S.-FIint g. Co. of
this city, have received despatch from
Beech q Co., their agents at Valparaiso,
Chilli, saying there is no truth in the
report that the CHILEAN cruiser O'Riggins
has been sold to the government of Spain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29

Scald head is an eczema of the scalp
very severe sometimes, but it can be
cured. Doan's Ointment, quick and per
manent in its results. At any drug
store, so cents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
ONLY FOUR SURVIVED.

Warren. Ohio, June ga letter ra.
oeiyed from John Muldoon now in the
Alaskan gold says that of the 100 men
who let Seattle with him in March onlv
four survived. Two were drowned and
the others persisted from cold and hun
ger,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29

There will be special meeting of the
Ladies' Auxiliary A. o. H, at Hiberni-
sa hall. at $50 sharp. this evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, June 2s.-Pensions have
been granted residents of Maine as fol-
lows:
RESTORATION AND INCREASE
rCharles A. Hadley, Machias (deoeased) },
$24 to $50.
INCREASE.
Joshua Parsons, South Jefferson, s12 to
SIT.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Mary E. Reynolds, Portland, IS; Ornitt
Fl. Robbins, Norway, $12.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
LOOKING UP ERRING COUPLE

Lewiston, June 2s.-Detectivs Odlin is
looking for Mrs. Emma r. Fogg of Hart
ford, Me-. who left home with civilian
Gauthier of Turner, May 28.-Sbe was
seen last in Lewiston Memorial Day. She
stated that she was on her way to Cam
bridgeport TO visit her mother
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
YALE WINS SECOND GAME

New Haven, Conn, June 2s.-Yale
completely outplayed Harvard in tbs
second game of the baseball championship
series A double play by HAGEN, Sullivan
and Wadsworth in the third was a feat.
ure for Yale The score:
Yale, 90 o o 9 o.
Harvard, 0 0 0 0 O o NJ
:, Base hits-Yale, l3; Harvard. 6.
Errors-Yale., 2; Harvard, A. Batteries
GreenWay and Sullivan; Hayes and Reid.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
The RECRUITS ARRIVE.
Newly Enlisted Maine Men at Chick
aIRauga.
WE'RE HEARTILY WELCOMED BY
THE SOLDIERS.

cra.+ improvement in the Rations-Form-
or British Soldier Writes Press that
They Are Better than He Was Accus-
toned to In Her Majesty's Service.
Correspondence of the Press.
Co. B, Maine Regiment,
Chickamauga, Lytle, Ga,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-05-18

mond and the Morgan, Ae then serv-
ed on the Elk, and later on the stock
dale, and subsequently did shore duty
at the bureau of navigation. lie was
made commander in the regular navy
on March II, 1868. While command
ing the Ossppee, going from the MeXi-
can coast to the north, an incident hap
pened which showed his bravery and
the regard he had for his men. A
sailor, in adjusting sail, accidentally
slipped and fell overheard, Captain
Dyer, who was on deck and saw the
sailor fall, Immediately jumped in and
saved the man from drowning and
from the sharks. He has done duty at
the Boston navy-yard, and has been
assigned respectively to the Pointer,
the New Hampshire the Wabash and
the Tennessee. He has been light
house inspector, and was in command
of the Marion, of the Asiatic squad
ron, in 1867 and again in 1890.
Captain Joseph B. Coghlan, Of the
cruiser Raleigh, was born in Kentucky,
but was appointed to the Naval acad-
NhiJ L. OAi llllAOl5 Oll DGplCLiDGl Aouos
His first sea duty was on the Sacra-
mento in special service. He was made
master and afterward, on May 10,
1866, was promoted to lieutenant, and
was executive officer of the Pawnee.
He was then transferred to the Guer-
riere and made lieutenant-command
on March II, 1868. He served on the
Richmond and then on the ironclad
Saugus, of the North Atlantic squad
ron, and later on the Monongahela and
the Indiana. He was promoted to
commander in February, 1882.
Captain Asa Walker, of the cruiser
Concord, is native of New Hamp
shire, and entered the Naval academy
on November 27, 1852, graduating four
years later. He was first assigned to
the North Atlantic squadron, and made
ensign in 1868, and afterward did ord
nance duty in the Portsmouth navy
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-05-18

Tho magnifc ent victory won by
Commodore Dewey over the Spanish
feet at Manila will go down as one
of the quickest and most daring
achievements in the naval history, not
only of the United States, but Of the
entire world. That he dared navigate
the harbor in the dead of night, know
ing it was mined, so as to be in a
position as soon as day broke to at
tack the enemy, was an exhibition of
pluck that has amazed the world. His
success in annihilating the Spanish
fleet has been recognized by the United
States government by a resolution of
congratulation, and he will also be
promoted to rear admiral. From navy
officers in all parts of the world his
achievement has called forth words of
admiration. While much has already
been written about Commodore Dewey
we must not overlook the gallant COM
manders who so nobly stood by their
ships in the battle of Manila, and upon
each of whom a share of the honor
of the great victory must be given
or Commodore Dewey much can be
written. His christening of FIRE was
aboard the old steam sloop Mississippi
under Farragut, in the early days of
the civil war, Commodore Dewey is
now about 81 years old. He belongs
in Vermont, and he was appointed to
the Naval Academy from that state in
September, 1854. Four years later,
when he was graduated, he was sent
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-05-18

commander on March 10, 1882. He
was for time assigned to the torpedo
station and also to the Boston navy
yard. He was made commander of the
jamestown in 1884, and was inspector of
lighthouses at Buffalo, N. Y, when as
signed to the Asiatic squadron.
Captain N. Mayo Dyer, of the cruis-
er Baltimore, has had diversified ca
reer, and has fought his way up to a
captaincy without ever having attend
ed naval academy. No man in the
navy has a better record for bravery
and daring than the gallant captain
OF the Baltimore. He entered the vol
unteer navy at the outbreak of the
civil war as a masters mate, and sery-
ed in the engagements of the West Gulf
squadron. For gallant and meritorious
conduct he was promoted to acting
ensign on May 49, 1868, and later to
ensign and assigned to the Glasgow
Afterward he was made master and
placed in command of the Randolph, in
1864, which operated in Mobile bay
His vessel was sunk by torpedo on
April 1, 1865. After the surrender he
was promoted to acting volunteer lieu
tenant and put in command of two of
the surrendered ships. the Black Dia-
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-05-18
THE VICTORIOUS As1Ar1c SQUAD RON.

yard. Remaining there short time,
he went aboard the jamestown, where
he served until 1871. He has served
on the Essex, the practice ship Dale,
the Trenton of the Asiatic squadron,
and on two different occasions has
been assigned to duty at the Naval
academy.
Captain E. P. Wood, of tho dispatch
boat Hugh McCulloch, is from Ohio,
and entered the Naval academy on
September 20, 1863, graduating in 1867.
He was then assigned to the Mime
sofa on special service and made en-
sign. In 1871 he was promoted to
lieutenant and placed aboard the Con-
gress, then on special service. He did
duty on the Portsmouth, also on spe-
clal service. From 1881 to 1884 he was
assigned to duty at the Naval academy,
and then served on the Monongahela
on special service. He was with the
North Atlantic squadron in 1890, and
was promoted to commander in that
year.
Captain Frank Wildes, of the Bos-
ton, comes from Massachusetts. He
is a graduate of Annapolis and served
with gallantrY through the war.