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The Portland daily press., 1898-06-29
MR.. BRADBURY's SPEECH.

Hon. J. O.. Bradbury of Saco presented
the name of Governor Powers in q ring
ing speech. He said that the mind of
every delegate the minds of all the peo-
pie of Maine and the people of every state
were at this time turned Ito the good old
state of Maine. The Republicans of
Maine will send out this year no uncer-
tain note of victory. 1t is their proud
duty in this year of new issues. when
the nation is struggling with grave
problem to nominate the next Govern or
of the state and to elect him with an old
time majority. The Republicans of Maine
gathered to enunclate no new princi-
pies, to frame no catohpenny phrases be-.
cause the Republican party stood now
rs it had always stood for what was lest
for the country and the people
Mr. Bradbury in presenting the name
of the candidate, said that Governor
Powers had given Maine splendid ad-
ministration particularly in financial
the care business man would bestow
upon his private affairs. The Governor
had personally seen to it that Maine,s
quota at the front should be Iull and
we'll equipped. He was entitled to rank
with the famous war governors of tie
Rebellion days, and, said Mr.. Bradbury
the Republicans of the state should raliy
to the support of their rugged war GOV
ernor today and give him a glorious vic.
tory.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-29
Renominated Amid Great Enthu-
siasm at Augusta.
Republican Convention a Bic and
Enthusiastic One. @

Patriotic Message from Senator Hale Who
Was no he Present Esmt Who Was DE
tanned i'm Washing ton-Ringing Nozmi-
mating Speeches by Hessrs Bradbury
EngeA and Otalers-Congressnaan BOu-
telae Addresses the Gathering he
Platform "a Model OF Conciseness and
EXpressiveness.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-29

| remote from civilization, working earnest
| ~, and eloquently pleading the cause of
MS clients, slowly but surely laying the
foundation to future fame and fortune.
Next we sea him in the halls of Congress
and there, as everywhere. q shining light,
his friends. And, finally, we find him in
the chair of the Chief Executive in his
native st ate the peer of all his eminent
| predecessors.
No fairy tale this but an object lesson
| invaluable to all. of our grand and divine
American institutions
wh Mne n d haaa was s5 at premium.
fashionable thing to do, the Republican
party was god enough for him. The party
OF Lincoln, Hamlin and Grant has always
been patriotic enough for him. The party
of Summer, Reed and Dingley lofty
enough to suit his purpose. And the
party of Blaine, Mckinley and Hale are
sufficiently business like to satisfy him
and we all know him to be one of the
most capable business men in our state.
PROF. COOKS REMARKS.
Prof.. Elisha Cook of vassalboro
seconded the nomination for the central
section of the state, abiding to Names
selection of men of ability to represent
her in Congress and to serve as her chief
executives. He referred to the prominence
of Speaker Reed, a man standing in
tellectually head and shoulders above his
fellows. This reference to the Speaker
was loudly applauded. Prof. Cook spoke
of the success of Governor Powers's ad-
11nlstration and his quail tfcations for his
high position.
The nomination was then made by a
unanimous rising vote and after the ap.
plause had subsidized, Hon. J. Manchester
Haynes of Augusta, Hon. Ell. II. Burbank
of Saco and A. W. Harris of Orono were
appointed committee to conduct the
Governor to the hall
THE BOYS AT THE FRONT.
AS the committee retired on its errand,
Ex-Governor Cleaves, holding sheet of
paper in his hand stepped to the front of
the platform. The ex-Governors appear
ance was the signal for a wild burst of ap-
plause and cheering. When it finally
ceased, Mr.. Cleaves in a few eloouent
words referred to the patriotism of the
Maine men who have gone to the front.
He spoke of the fact that largely through
the efforts OF the Governor Names reGi-
ment is among the best from all this
broad land. MIR. Cleaves said that he
knew that the convention had voted that
all resolutions be referred to the commits
tee without debate. He moved that this
rule be suspended in order that the Re
publicans of Maine might pass the resolu-
ton he held in his hand. He then read
the following:
"Resolved-That this convention tend.
ers its profound appreciation of the loyal
ty, bravery and patriotism of the men of
Maine who have entered as volunteers the
military and naval service of the United
States to uphold our flag in the war with
spain. we pledge to them the same
hearty and 10y al support that was given
to the sons of Maine who went forth
many years ago to battle for the same
flag"
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-29
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

After May goth, 1898, no more permits to
bring cows or other cattle into this State from
Massachusetts, or other New England States
under the pretense that they are for beef or to
be turned to pasture. will be issued by our
board until farther notice.
Animals for breeding purposes that have
mitted as heretofore By order of the Cattle
Commissioners.
FLAVIOUS Q. BEAL, Treasurer,
GEO. H. BAILEY, Veterinarian.
maya d1wteod1mmw&fri
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-29
THE ORGANIZATION.
TO THE PUBLIC.

Knowing Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy to be medicine of great worth and
merit and especially valuable for coughs.
colds, Group and whooping cough, we
will hereafter warrant every bottle
bought of US, and will refund the money
to anyone who is not satisfied after using
two-thirds of a 25 or so cent bottle. D.
W. Heseltine. 3S7 Congress ST., Edward
W. Stevens, 107 Portland ST., King S.
Raymond, Cumberland Mills, VIM. Ok
nard, 921 Congress St, H. P. S. Goold,
Congress Square Hotel.
A CARD.
We guarantee every bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and will refund the money to
any one who is not satisfied after using
1t. 1t is the most successful medicine in
the world for bowel complaints, both for
children and adults. For sale by D. w.
hesetine & Co., 3S7 Congress St., Ed
Ward W. Stevens, 107 Portland ST., King
.. raymond, Cumberland Mills, VIM. Ok
nard, vi Congress ST., II. P. S. Goold,
congress Square Hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-29

sage. This was read by Mr.. Manley as
follows:
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-29

Let us pledge to these heroes of ours
the unhounded moral support and ma
terlal aid of a great party and mighty
people.
THE ATTENDANCE.
Hon. E. Dudley Freeman of Yarmouth
moved that the state committee act as
committee on credentials, and it was
so voted. The committee reported: Whole
number Of delegates, 1926; number pres
ent, 1894.
Mr.. Robinson of Camden moved the
that the temporary organization be made
permanent, and it was so voted.
Mr.. Timberlake of Phillips moved that
resolutions be referred: to the committee
on resolutions without debate
On motion OF Mr.. Shepherd of Rock
port. recess Of ten minutes was taken
that vioe-presidents, and mem bers of the
committee on resolutions and state COM
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-29
AFTER THE CONVENTION.

After the adjournment of the oonven.
ton the Governor was escorted 70 to the
State House by the Lincoln club and there
the members of the party were presented
to him by Col. Printable, Herbert r.
Sargent and Horatio Clark. On the way
down town the club serenaded Hon.
Herbert M. Heath, who made them one
of the speeches for which he is famous
Then the visitors went on search for
something to eat and waited for the trains
which were to carry them home, The
convention was over.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-29
MR.. ENGEL's SPEECH

The nomination was seconded by Hon.
William Engel of Bangor in behalf of the
eastern section of the state. Mr.. Engel
said:
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-29
MR.. BoUTELLEs sPEEo q.

When Gov. PowersT concluded his re-
marks there came loud cries for Mr..
Boutelle and he responded in few words
He referred to the. prominence Of the
Maine delegation in Congress. Maine
has the Speakership of the House, the
temporary Craftsmanship of the Senate.
the chairmanships of a number of the
leading committees. The representative
of the Third District (Mr. Burleigh,, is
a worthy member of the delegation, and
is recognized as a man of ability, Mr..
Boutelle explained that the reason why
Senator Hale could not tie present was be-
cause he was in charge of the greatest de-
fciency appropriation.bi which has been
before Congress- Onsits prompt passage
depends the furnishing of the funds for
the prosecution of theIwar and the COM
fort and we'll being of the men in both
branches of the service. Mr.. Boutelle
predicted that the elections in the fall
would result in asRepublican majority
in the House Of Representatives as large
if not larger than the present.
The evening times., 1898-08-09

to the man who did the work that could
not have failed without rank insanity.
and not to those who proved equal to
the quickly changing conditions CT the
fight. is TO reverse the true order CT
things.
1t will not do to compare the watch
ing of a rat hole by a cat, the watch
ing of narrow -mouthed bottle by a
large number of warshiIs. with Grants 8
disposition of his forces at Chicka-
mauga or elsewhere. 1t is to hold too
cheap a view of the public intelligence
to compare the problem which con-
fronted Sampson-to detect the attempt
of Cervera to escape through narrow
passage-with the planning of a great
battle involving movements OF the
most complicated character. Yet that
is exactly what the defenders of Samp-
son do.
The evening times., 1898-08-09
A PRESENT FOR A. PASTOR.
He In Given the Original of I'll
Gloucester Report,

He In Given the Original Of the
GlOacester Report.
New York, Aug 9.-Just before the war
broke out, W. H. Sellers and Miss Irene
johnson. Of Jersey City. were married.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
T. c. Mayham, of st. PauFs Methodist
Church.
Sellers soon after responded to his
country's summons by becoming chief
yeoman Of the auxiliary cruiser Glouces-
ter. under Commander Wainwright.
Last night Sellers's bride. who is still
a resident of Jersey City. presented the
Rev. Mr. Mayham with the original copy
Of the report made by Commander VAIN
wright on the battle with Cervera's fleet.
The commander gave YeOman Sellers
the original to make a copy of it to be
sent to Commodore Sampson.
Sellers was allowed to keep the origi-
nal and he sent 1t to his wife to be pre-
sented to Mr.. Mayham. The pastor will
have the report handsomely framed.
Sellers helped to pull Admiral Cervera
out of the water after the fight and CON-
yeyed him to the Gloucester.
The evening times., 1898-08-09
M. 1Anosr's MARROW ESCAPE
His Private Car IL Demolished by
q Freight Trails,

HI. Private Car IL Demolished BY
- Freight Trails.
Seattle, Wash, Aug. 9.-In an accident
on a small feeder railroad a few mf;es
north of here yesterday, Daniel Lauopt.
Railroad. and former Secretary OF War.
escaped with his life by the slightest
margin. As II was. his palace car
Glacier was telescoped and partially de-
moiished by the heavy engine Of
freight train. which came laundering in
to the Lamont special stalled on high
restle.
Lamont.s car was attached to th.:
rear OF a northboInd train on a Sc
attle and International Railroad. An
extra running ahead broke down. and
both trains were stopped on a Sky
foot trestle- The party on the Lamont
car were trying to keep cool on the back
platform. when the rumblngs of a
freight. also northbound, were heard.
The waiting train could not be seen on
account of curve. and the freight was
going at full speed.
1t was plain that they were In a dam
gerous place. and Lamont was one of
the first to see It, He told his party
that they must get as far forward as
possible. and s.arted on a run through
the palace car. They had hardly crossed
the platform Of the next car before th.
freight engine with a crash pushed its
way well into the palace car. The por-
ton of It which the party had occupied
was crushed and splinsered. Had any
one remained he would surely have been
killed.
The engineer on the freight had re-
versed his lever in time to partially
check the speed of his train or the accf-
dent would have been much worse
Another special car was hurried from
this city. and Lamont and party con-
tinued their trip
The evening times., 1898-08-09
Secretary Longs Letter

Usually, when the question of the
efficiency Of naval or army command :
er in active service is raised. an ap-
peal to his record VIII suffice. The pub
lie is fully competent to determine the
merits of man, when all the facts are
placed before it. No commander n ed
suffer unjustly, unless he happens to be
the victim of an exceptional misfor-
tune 1t was suppCs sed that the official
report of Commodore Sampson would
settle the question whether he was d,s-
posed to accept credit that was due
to another, and in the opinion of the
public, as reflected by the newspapers,
ii did.
II is the assumption of the Navy De-
partment that the public is not well
enough acquainted with naval matters
to decide whether Commodore Schley
received his full share of honors in the
Sampson report, and the literary men,
ber of the Board of Strategy wrote a
piece for the papers to enlighten it.
This is followed by the publication of
a private letter to show the value of
Commodore SIMPSONS services in the
Ordnance Bureau and as a strategist.
The whole matter is thus reduced to
this: That the disposition of the war
ships about the narrow mouth of the
bottle in which Cervera was caught
was something extraordinary, and set
tied the fate of the Spaniard; that tie
subsequent hot work was simply a
oF
ness was not.
This does not commend itself to the
common sense Of the people. II there
is lieutenant or an ensign in the
United States navy who could not, with
, the number and character of the ves-
sells at Simpsons command, dispose Of
them in such a way that the enemy
could not escape unseen. especially in
daylight and without a full opportun ty
for each captain to work his ship to the
best advantage, he should be put
ashore. We maintain that there is not
a captain in the navy who could not
have made the arrangements properly.
The Spanish admiral knew nothing Of
the qualities of the American COM
mander, yet he knew and said he was
surely going to destruction in leaving
the harbor. He took 1t for granted that
naval commander must be able to
discover his movement and jump on
him. What he did not anticipate was
such effective fighting on the part of
the Americans-so effective that he had
no opportunity to sink a single Amer
lean ship. With the fighting Commo-
-dore Sampson had nothing to do.
That is the public estimate Of the
thing-that Sampson did what anybody
with grain Of common sense, and
even without a naval training, must
have done, in surrounding the mouth of
the bottle; in keeping a lookout for an
enemy whose intention to escape at or
about that time was fully known; in
keeping the searchlights moving, and
all that; that the only time for indi-
yidQal and exceptional work was in
the manner Of handling the enemy afte,
his appearance; in deciding when and
how and where to shoot, how
to turn, and all the movements
made necessary from second to
second, by the course Of events.
To say that the chief glory should 60
The evening times., 1898-08-09
TUESDAY. AUGUST 9, 1898.
A Rnptism of blood.

We do not know how the news from
Manila may suit the Admin.strat' on.
We are able pretty well to estimate its
effect upon the American people.
In the fight at Malate, in which the
Spaniards were the attacking party,
we lost nine heroes killed and a lot
wounded. The soil of the rich arShi-
pelago, added to our national wealth by
Admiral Dewey's victory, has become
sacred since it has been baptized in
American blood.
Mr.. Mckinley, you will find that a
popular and unanswerable argument
against the surrender of any foot of the
Philippine Islands!
The evening times., 1898-08-09
FIRST VOLUNTEER ENGINEERS.
They Do Not Sail ON the Chester as
Was Expected.

New York. Aug. 9.-The transport Ches-
ter. with the First Regiment of Volunteer
Engineers on board, did not sail early
this morning for Porto Rico, as was ex-
pected. She lay in the harbor below
Governors Island today, while additional
stores were taken aboard and mechanics
worked energetically to get the ship in the
best possible shape for her voyage.
The engineers were SO anxious to get
started before peace was declared that
they were placed on board before the
transport was properly fitted up for their
accommodation. They have no complaint
to make of the sanitary arrangements in
the transport. other than that they find 1t
very uncomfortable. cooped up in their
narrow quarters on the ship. 1t was said
on board the Chester this morning that
the ship would proba bly, sail In the after
noon, but as this same thing had been
said ever since the men arrived from
Peekskill. the engineers did not rejoice
to a great degree over the expectation
The evening times., 1898-08-09
PER1Ls or 4 wABsAERoNAUr.
Experiences of a signal Corps MAN
sailing over ssntie90.

Experiences Of Signal Corps MAN
SAILING over ssntieso.
Annapolis, Md. Aug. s-sergt. Thomas
Carroll Boone, OF CompafS X. Second
Regiment, Massachusetts, Volunteers, who
was detailed In the signal corps for war
balloon service in front of Santiago. and
who distinguished himself as a telegraph
er July !, is visiting his sister, Mrs.
Robert Moss. In Annapolis. Young Boone
is a native Of Anne Arundel county. He
was severely injured vheA the war bal
iards. but he il now recovering. His right
kidney was turned around and he ,sas-
tained severe internal injuries on his left
side near the stomach. where several
cords are said to have been cut.
From the West Tampa. (Fla.) hospital
Young Boone wrote to a friend as fol-
lows:
II have not told you of my accidents
before while in Cuba, because / did not
care to arouse the anxiety of my friends
at home, and, although 1 have been un-
able to walk for some time, still I did
not consider my condition as serious as
the surgeons here claim 1t to be. l will
tell you how l got hurt. On the ist CT
July / went up in the balloon on the bat
tlefield at a. M. and the balloon was
being moved all over the field when shot
to pieces. eighty yards from the Span
ish line. at l p. m. We thought our
heighth, together with their bad marks
manship. afforded US protection. We were
badly mistaken. At least 200 bullets and
four shrapnel shots went through the In
fiated bag. allowing the gas to escape.
and We came down with a rush. striking
the top of a tree alongside a creek. throw
Ing us out. In falling l was caught In
the abdomen by a point of the anchor
of the balloon, was suspended for mo-
ment-it seemed a lifetime-then dropped
into the creek. with the water up to my
shoulders. l was badly bruised and sfak-
en- up. but owing to the excitement OF
the time did not notice the pain.
Three of our detachment were killed
and four wounded out OF twenty-one
men. which shows that We were IN a
pretty warm place. Well. / did not go to
the hospital about my injury until July
IA and I was then so weak / could
scarcely walk. The surgeons at the neid
hospital placed me In an old army wag-
on without springs at 9 O'Clock one night
to be taken to ano.her hospital seven
miles away. over the worst road In the
world, without doubt. We had gone
about half a mile when the wagon turn
ed completely over. the wagon BODY
catching my neck under rs side and the
corner Of a box catching me In the abdo-
men / was unconscious for two hours
Ny neck is still very sore. When i re-
gained consciousness ! was placed In the
wagon. but the humping over ruts and
rocks fairly drove me mad. and said i
could not stand It, / was told that could
walk. which / did. The wagon wen, on
1 reached the hospital at o'clock the
next morning after a night Of agony. AT
this hospital / was told that was injur-
ed internally and tha: they could do
nothing for me; that l would have to go
to the United States for an operation.
and here l am"
The evening times., 1898-08-09
CROKER HAS HIS WAY.
Kings COUNTY Advises nm Early
State Committee Meeting.

Kings County Advises nm Early
State Committee Meeting.
| New York. Aug. a-Kings County has
Joined Tammany in signing a request to
Chairman Danforth.i of the Democratic
State committee to. summon the COM
| mittee to NEE, in, Saratoga on Friday
| night.
Kings County leaders said yes
terday that this action had no signifi-
| canoe in relation TO the attitude CT the
Kings County delegates in the State con-
! vention / was told that the followers
of Hugh Mclaughlin believed that, as
the committee must meet some zine to
set the date for the State convention. =
might rs well meet now. Mr.. Croker de-
sired an early meeting SO that he can
get away to the Adirondacks for vaca-
| tion.
David B. Hill and his friends do not he
! lieve that so early a meeting of the state
Committee Is necessary. and the action
| of the Brooklyn members was surprise
| to them.
1t is the intention of the Croker-Mu--
ply faction to compel an early meeting
of the committee by obtaining The con-
sent OF q majority Ot Inc MY mc"Sei' .
to the call This would force Chairman
Danforth to issue the summons.
There are twenty members Of the COM
mittee in New York. Kings and Queens
counties. In addition to tn Sc the anil
Hin leaders expect to have Willard p
Reid. of the first district; James P. Dunn.
of the twenty-second: John b. JudsoE. OF
the twenty-seventh. and Francis J. Mol
10y. of the thirtieth. They will need two
more members TO give them the required
majority II the men named side with
them. which is not yet certain.
As the committee will do nothing be-
yond issuing the call for the State con-
vention. the time of its meeting is Of no
significance. except in its bearing up m
the question of iesde. ship Setween Mr.
Hill and Mr.. Croker.
Chairman Danforih has not yet receiv-
ed the request for the committee meeting.
He was in Norwich yesterday. attending
the meeting of the Chenango county con-
vention. He was elected delegate to
| the State convention. with william H.
Sullivan and Herbert c. Stratton. The
] delegation was Instructed to vote for him
| for governor.
John B. s;anchfield's frierds said yes
| tcrday that It was a mistake to su,po sc
| that he was out Of the race for governor.
| They declared that the Tcmpkins county
delegates. chosen by the convent on
| which voted down instruc'i1ns for him.
! are his friends. and VIII supper: him IN
| the conyention. They add that no. valid
| objection to Mr.. Stanchfe,ds candidacy
can be raised by any faction Of the party.
and they p-edict that he will go into the
! convention with at least eeventy-6ve
votes They say in the most positive
| manner that Mr. Stanchfieid will be heard
| from IN the convention ard that he has
s1t ieSst as good. q chancAr1s any other
candidate OF headihE the State ticket.