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The Portland daily press., 1898-03-25

AS soon as the telegram making the
announcement was received it was taken
to the White House and laid before the
President.
A long conference followed between
the President, Secretary Long and Mr..
Roosevelt as to the course this govern
ment should adopt.
So far rs can be learned no demand has
yet been made upon Spain as to her pur-
pose in dispatching the fiotilla at this
juncture, nor is it known what action,
if any will be taken at this time by the
United States, either of protesting to
Spain or intercepting the flotilla.
There is very decided current OF senti-
ment among naval officers, including
some of the highest, in favor OF decisive
and immediate action.
They say that from naval strategic
view it would be most unfortunate at
this time to have this great torpedo ho-
tilla brought within easy reach OF our
squadron at Key West.
This, it can be stated, lis not mere naval
speculation, but has been given official
coanizance and has BEEN urged upon the
President
It was due to the big Importance of the
movement that instructions were issued
some days ago to keep the navy, depart
ment Immediately advised on the depart
ure of the torpedo fiotilla from the Co.
naries. ss4 3t1
Capt. Robley D.. Evans, we'll known as
"Fighting Bob Evans, arrived in Wash
ington this morning from Key West ami
had half an hours conference with Score
tary Long.
He has been temporarily on duty in the
lighthouse service, but he told the secre-
tary that If there was to be fight he
wanted to be in it,
Mr. Long appreciated the suggestion
al icsuQ6 0r6arG nIQclnO
Capt. Evans in command Of the battle
II was officially stated this afternoon
thatssthe reportsof the Maine board would
be read to the cabinet tomorrow.a Il
1t developed that Capt. Evans's orders
to take command of the Iowa had most
imp ortant sequel in the assignment OF
Captain Sampson, commander of the
Iowa to succeed Admiral Sicard in oom-
mand of the North Atlantic squadron.
This assignment is due mainly to the
findings Of O. medical court that Admiral
Sicard is temporarily incapacitated from
active duty owing to long continued ill
| ness.
Captain Sampson who now assumed
command of the North Atlantic squadron
| il regarded as one of the best equipped
officers in the navy having seen active
service during the civil war and since
then, having occupied many important
positions. He is high authority on naval
ordnance and before taking command OF
the Iowa was chief of the bureau OF
ordnance of the navy department. He is
naval affairs and is considered an officer
of exceptional ability. The retirement ol
Admiral Sicard has the effect of raising
Captain Sampson to the rank of Commo
dore. He is a native of New York
entered the service in September, 1857
and has seen over forty years active ser
vice, nearly fourteen OF which were spent
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-25
NAVAL OFFICERS EXCITED.

Kew West, March 24..-The news that
Capt, Sampson of the Iowa had succeed
cd Rear Admiral Sicard in command of
the feet caused no end of excitement
among the naval officers here. The
admiral himself knew nothing of the
change until shown the Associated Press
despatch. Capt. Sampson remained on
the Iowa throughout the day and was
notified Of his promotion at late hour
through the same ssources.8tl!
AS already stated it was known by the
best informed that Rear Admiral Sioard
was to be relieved, but no one thought
the change would come SO quickly. The
selection of Capt. Sampson was also
somewhat of a surprise. The appoint
ment OF Capt. Evans. Fighting Bob, I"
to command the Iowa, has created intense
enthusiasm among the younger naval
element and caused general satisfaction
all around. Rear Admiral Sicard will
probably return home on waiting orders
and the Iowa will probably remain as
As the long days of waiting for the
report dwindle into hours. the suspense
at this naval rendezvous gro VS. intense
Passengers from Havana report the
same condition there. Some fear, If the
court finds that the Maine was blown
up Intentionally. riot will follow the
announcement in Havana.
The Mallory steamer Iona arrived from
New York today and the work of un-
loading three months provisions for 1000
was at once began.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-25
ONCE ENOUGH FOR BLANCO.

Madrid, March PA semi official note
lust issued, says: At a cabinet meeting
Yesterday Premier Sagasta read tele-
gram from Captain General Bianco, say
inc that the captain of the Maine had re-
quested permission to blow up the wreck
with dynamite, and that permission to
do 80. had been refused him.
The cabinet empowered the minister of
foreign affair, Senior. r.Gullon. ito watch the
situation with the view of seeing justice
done and defending the rights of Spain.
The minister Of finance, Senor Puigce-
vor, declared the resources sufficient for
all war expenses until the new chambers
meet.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-25
THEY RIDICULE IT.
ANY PEOPLE RIOiCULE THE IDEA OF
.GNABsOLUTE CURE FOR DYSPeP-
s'AA AN0 STOMACH TROUBLES.
Rfdieule, However, Is Not Argument and
Facts Are stubborn Things.

TsfdieuIe. However, Is Not Argument and
Facts Are stubborn Things.
Stomach troubles are SO common and
in MANY cases so obstinate to cure that
uroeIe are apt to look with suspicion on
any remedy claiming to be radical. per-
rSlanent cure for dyspepsia and lndlges-
lion. Many such pride themselves on
never being humbugged especially on
medicines.
This fear of being humbugged may be
carried too far; 80 far, in fact, that many
Tersons suffer for years with weak diges-
zion. rather than risk little time and
money in faithfully testing the claims of
q preparation so reliable and universally
lsed as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
Now Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are
7astly different in one Important respect
rom ordinary proprietary medicines for
ihe reason that they are not secret
M 3atent medicine no secret is made of
heir ingredients, but analysis shows
,bem to contain the natural digestive
s.rments, pura aseptic pepsin, the diges-
i've acids, Goleden Seal, bismuth, hydras-
is and nux. They are not cathartic,
,either do they act powerfully on any or
gan, but they cure indigestion on the
common sense plan of digesting the food
lime to ferment, sour and cause the
mischief. This is the only secret of their
success.
Cathartic pills never have and never
.an cure Indigestion and stomach troubles
because they act entirely upon the bowels
whereas the whole trouble is really in
The stomach.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, taken after
meals, digest the food. That Is all there
is to it. Food not digested or half d.
gested is poison, as it creates gas, acidity,
headaches, palpftstion of the heart, loss
Of flesh and appetite, and many other
troubles which are often called by some
other names.
They are sold by druggists everywhere
at so cents per package. Address Stuart
Co.. Marshall, Mich, for book on stom-
ach diseases or ask your druggist for it.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-25

on the sea, He concluded his last cruise
in June, 1892, since which time he served
as chief of the bureau OF ordnance up to
the time of his assignment to the COM
nland of the Iowa.
Hardly less important than the assign
ment of Captain Sampson was the
practical determination TO place Commo-
dore w. S. Schley in command OF the fleet
now assem- bling at Hampton Roads. This
will consist of the battleship Massachu-
setts Texas, the cruisers Brooklyn, Min
neapolis and Columbia and such other
ships as may be assigned later. 1t is COM
monty known as the flying squadron, the
idea being to make Hampton Roads the
base of operations and yet to give Com
modore Schley easy and effective cruisi ng
distance of the entire sweep of the At
lantic seaboard north of that point. The
two commands under Commodore Samp.
son and Commodore Schley will be of
equal dignity aud will be entirely inde-
pendent of each other for the present at
least. Commodore Schley commands the
fullest confidence of the administration
and of Secretary Long for his good judg
ment and ability. During the present
crisis he has been frequently called into
consultation with the naval chiefs who
recognized his complete familiarity with
every detail of naval procedure. When
the flying squadron was first suggested
his name naturally presented itself as
probably the fittest man in the service
for that particular duty. He came promi-
nently into public notice by the success
full prosecution of the Greedy relief ex-
pedition and later as the commander of
the Baltimore at Valparaiso at the time
of the Chilian revolution, s1
Secretary Long had d busy morning.
Aside from seeing the President he saw
Senator Hawley, Senator Lodge and
many other public men, The secretary
stated that he had no knowledge OF the
purchase Of torpedo boat in Germany.
Mr. Longs attention was called to the
Madrid despatch stating that General
Blanco had reported from Havana that he
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-25

ferring the ships to the water.
The regular sounds OF the hammer
could be heard in all sections of the yard
as the workmen drove home the all i'm
portant wedges. In the meantime, the
guests of the Newport News Shipbuilding
company had assembled on the large plat
form at the fship's PROV. Among the
were GOV. W.. c. Bradley. Gov. j. II.
TYLER and their stalls; Gen. Nelson A.
Miles, Admiral Matthews, o. S. NJ,
Commodores McNair and Wallace and
others.
Suddenly the sound of the hammers
ceased and the immense crowd hushed
by the cessation of work as if by magic
command, and the attention of all was
directed to the bowl of the Kearsarge
where Mrs. Winslow, wife of Lieut.. Com
mander Winslow, who is the son Of the
commander of the famous old frlgate
that first bore the name, stood gracefully
erect with the bottle of wine in her up
raised hand. Another instant and the
cracking Of huge timber was heard as
the last wedge. The towering steel
frame hesitated a second, then moved
with majestic slowness on its journey
to the water. AS it did so Mrs. Winslow
dashed the bottle against the receding
boat and exclaimed: 81 ohristen the
Kearsarge."
A mighty cheer went up from the vast
throng Of speculators as the vessel struck
the water stern first and with grace
ful dip aft and then forward glided into
the water.
The Kearsarge glided out into the chan-
mel. where she was picked up by tugs and
proudly towed to one of the lower ship
yard piers.
When the Kearsarge had been safely
moored, there was a rush to where the
Kentucky awaited the honor to be con-
ferred upon her by one Of the bluegrass
states most charming daughters. The
shin launchers were already at work pre-
pairing the Kentucky for her baptism.
Finally the blows beneath the hull of the
ship died away and the throng eagerly
awaited the strange spectacle OF ship
christened with water: After an In, In,
stant Of suspense, at l1.36 the big hull
STARTED from it's long occupied bed, and
Miss Bradley smashed the cut glass bot
tie with spring water from epring in
Kentucky from which Abraham Lincoln
in his youth was won't TO quench his
thirst, squarely against the ships PROV,
and said: ~ christen the Kentucky. -
AS the vessel started on its journey 70 the
water O mum Der of pint bottles OF Ken
| lucky whiskey were hurled from the
crowd and smashed against the ship.
Amid the cheers of the masses the Ken.
lucky dashed down the CREASED ways at
l2-knot clip. Striking the water with
loud splash she SKINNED out upon the
waves and cut the water for distance
of several hundred yards before coming
| to a full stop. AS in the first case. the
new oomer was welcomed with the
shrill blasts of the steam whistles ON all
the large craft lying in the harbor. Many
state military organizations came from
nearby towns in honor of the occasion
and dress parade was hsld on the
Casino grounds IN the afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-25
VETERANS VISIT BRUNSWICK.

Fifty members of Bosworth Post WIS.,
tied Vincent Mountfort post of Bruins
wick last evening and were entertained
by a camp fire. Gen. Chamberlain, who
is a member of the Brunswick post,
made ringing speech in which he advo-
Gated vigorous policy in connection
with Cuba and provoked much enthu-
siasm. Speeches were made by Com
mander Southland and others. The vet
erans returned on the Pullman.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-25
LOSS OF LIFE BY FLOOD.

Cincinnati, Ohio, March 24.-At 10
O'Clock tonight the Ohio river at Gin
c1nnati registered Il feet 2 l-2 inches,
arising an inch an hour. This is rise
of inches between and 10 o'clock.
Interior towns in Ohio that have
suffered inundation and damage are find
ing relief by the recession of the waters.
Loss of life is reported at Hamilton,
where the Great Miami swept away two
cottages and drowned six inmates. Zanes-
vile reports the drowning of seven per-
sons
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-25
BATTLESHIP KENTUCKY.

had declined to permit Cap -..n .oIgshee
to use dynamite in blowing up the wreck
of the Maine, as there was still part Of
one of the magazines in the wreck of the
ship.
The navy department is informed Of
the departure of the cruiser ECincinnati
and the gunboats Cnstine and Whining
ton from Port, Antonio, aJamacia last
evening, but the officials decline to state
where they are bound. A probable theory
as to their movements, however, is that
when next heard from they will be at
Key West or some other port in the
United States. They are not particularly
strong ships, and in their present position
might possibly fall prey to the more
powerful Spanish feet in Cuban waters
In the event of conflict.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-25
KENTUCKY and kEARSARGE
Twin Battleships Launched at New
port News.
ONE CHRiSTENED WITH WATER,
OTHER WITH CHAMPAGNE.

T he Whiskey Party of the Blue Grass
state Was Present and Hurled Bottles
of Bourbon as ship GIided Into Water
Ceremonies Successful.
4 Newport News, Va, March 24.--The
twin battleships Kentucky and Kearsarge
were launched from the yards of the
Newport News Dock and Shipbuilding
company today in the presence of an
immense crowd. There was not hitch
in the programme and cheers from 80. 600
throats greeted the latest additions to the
United States navy as they slid from
the ways, the Prov of one sprinkled
with foaming champagne, the other chris
tened with pure water from the home
Of Abraham Lincoln.
The arrival of the christening parties
was the signal for cheers from the impa-
tient spectators and also for the ship yard
employees to commence the work of trans
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-25
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
used except On prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufac-
tured by F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.,
contains no mercury, and is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gem
uine. 1t is taken internally and Is made in
Toledo, Ohio, by #. j. Cheney q Co. Testi-
monials free.
szY- Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle,
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-25
BEST OF ALL

To cleanse the system in a gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the
Springtime comes, use the true and per-
feet remedy, Syrup of Figs. Buy the
genuine. Manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only. and for sale
by all druggists, at so cents per bottle.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-25

The Franklin county controversy over
the appointment of member of the
board of agriculture was settled by the
appointment of Mr.. Rollins of Chester
vile.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-25
LOOKING FOR A NAVY.
CHINA GIVES IT UP.

London, March 25.-The Pekin CORES
pondent of the Times says: China yes
teaday "wednesday agreed to all the
Russian demands.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-25
ro CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative bfSo ron oaH Wanl9e Il Tablets All
25c. The genuine las L. B. Q. on each tablets
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-25
ORDERED HOME AT LAST.

Burdock Blood Bitters gives man
clear head, an active brain, strong, Wig
orous body-makes him fit for the battle
OF life.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-25

POLO.
At Salem. Bath 10; Fall River 4.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-25

EUREKA HEADAUHE OIKE OO.,
CONCORD, N. III.
Gentlemen
Enclosed find check for $500 for (which
please forward at your earliest convenience a
batch o. Headache Powders.
My family simply live on them and l shall
like to have them put on sale in this city, so
can buy when | need them.
Yours truly,
W. NJ. RICHARDS.
Address 65 West96 A St, N. Y. City.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1898-03-17

Col. I. A. Brown. of this place, and Col.
c. d. Phillips. of Marietta have just re.
turned from Benton, where they have been
during last week on important legal busi>
ness One case of especial importance
wherein John Poston, Sr., is suing the
Pittsburg Tennessee 3 Copper Co., for
$4,000 damages for the killing of his son.
John Poston, Jr. Col. C. y. Phillips was
connected with him in the case and was
said to have made one of his best speeches
and that was enough, for those who know
him. that it was good as could be made
under the circumstances. They sued the
Company for s2O.OOO seven of the Jury
were for giving $4,000. mistrial was
acknowledgement News.
Silvey Simpson and Vassie Strong, two
colored girls, are charged with stealing
two coats, worth $12 and SIS, from the
store of Read 4 DuPre They gave the
coats to Felt Brownlee and Josh Sheriff,
who have been arrested and the goods
recovered The girls are also charged
with stealing dress pattern from the
store Of Legg Bros. They have fed the
city.
Legg's Celery COMPOUND, the best nerve
tonic made, 75cts per bottle, only at
Legg's Drug Store.
Poultry Netting makes the cheapest
garden fence. Dobbs keeps it.
The tar.sighted farmers of Georgia
should enter heartily into the movement to
secure manufacturing enterprises. In adj
ditlon to building up home market for
their products and naturally enchancing
their home value, these enterprises will
relieve the farmer of much of his tax
burdens.
Mr.. Will Byrd and family have removed
to Marietta, where Mr.. Byrd is now in the
employ of the McNeal Marble Co. We
regret to lose them as citizens Canton
Advance.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1898-03-17
McCLA7CHBY'S STORE.

Unceasing and con-
scientious efforts to-
wards furnishing it's
patrons better goods
for same money or
same goods for less
money than else
where.
We are brigning
into play our every
energy in attempt
to eclipse even our
own best record in
selling
CHOICE
MERCHANDISE
at prices beyond the
pale of competition.
Those who watch our
prices---and act---will
profit. See here:
Arbuckles Coffee per
pound, lOc
Javanese Coffee, per
pound, 1Oc
mo. Z" Coffee, per
pound, loo
Best Granulated ST.
gar, II pounds 81
Green Gage Plums,
Egg Plums, Ounces
in two pound cans,
best goods packed,
each l0c, 3 for 25c.
24O0 matches 1Oc
Such extraordinary
low prices as these
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1898-03-17
Vote for
Spencer Atkinson,
an old Cobb county
boy, and buy your
Groceries from
7. l. HUM T

Fine teas and coffees are
special hobby with me. My
No. 4 Tea cannot be duplica-
ted elsewhere because it was a
private brand with Mr.. Will
liam Root for years, and he
gave me his mode of preparing
it.
Choice Large prunes II 1.2c
a pound. A liberal use of
prunes may save you doctors
bill
Whole wheat -four in twelve
pound packages. Try it.
1t will be time to plant your
garden soon. Bliss Triumph
potato leads. 1t is the earliest
and most productive. Early
Rose, Beauty Of Hebra, Good
rich and Peerless potatoes.
Garden Seed of all kinds.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-31
DISTRICT NATIONAL GUARD.
VIII Be Called Into Service Early in
Case of War.

The first organization to be called into
service outside of the regular troops
viii be the District National Guard. It's
officers have been informed to get ready
for action at a moments notice, and al
ready maps of the ground at the Sol
diers' Home are being prepared, with a
view of ordering the District militia in
camp at that place
There was q meeting last night be-
tween Brigadier General George H. Har-
ries and the members of his staff He
was informed by Secretary Alger yester-
day that in the event of hostilities the
District troops would be called into i'm
mediate service, and il was desirable
that only serviceable men be retained in
the guard. To that end a board of sur
geons have already commenced work ex-
amining every enlisted man in the guard
and those who do not come up to the
physical requirements will not be re-
tanned.
Gen. Harries explained to the War De-
partment officials that he believed the
District Guard could muster into service
when needed fully 1900 men. In this
connection it is announced that no indie
pendent organization will be recognized
by the War Department but that all
such companies must affiliate themselves
with the District National Guard and
pass the necessary examination.
The engineer corps has in hand the
making of the maps Of the Soldiers
Home grounds, and ii has nearly com
pleted it's work, d report Of which will
be made within the next twenty-four
hours.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-31
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Requiem Mass for The Souls of the
Names Dead.
Democratic Committee Meetins-Mr'
Pey ton Bartlett Seriously Ill
Death of Henry E. Holt.

Alexandria, March S0-When the first news Of
the terrible diaster to the battleship Maine was
received in this city short service was held for
the reposc Of the souls of the dead OF the ship.
Today solemn requiem was celebrated for
the souls of the 264 members Of Father Chidwick's
congregation. The church bell was tolled before
the service
In front of the chancel and surrounded by lights
was erected a catafalque with black casket, draped
with United States flag. Rev. Father Cutler was
the celebrant with Rev Father O'Connor, of
Washington, deacon, and Rev. Father McCarty
subdeacon. The service was most impressive
throughout.
As the large congregation passed out of the
church america" played on the organ.
The stranger who committed suicide Mon
day morning in this city, has not been identified.
The body will be held until Saturday, and if not
identified by that time it will be buried in Pot
ter's field
Mr.. j. F. Berrel has been elected a member
OF the Democratic committee in place of Mr.. X.
T. Cook resigned, and Mr.. Gardner l.. Boothe has
been chosen as secretary The committee will
meet on Friday night at 7 O'Clock in the Office
of the clerk of gas, at which time the candidates
for the offices to be voted for at the May election
are expected to be present. The committee, it
is expected, will also fix upon a date for hold
ing the Democratic primary.
delegation of members OF Mount Vernon and
Martha Washington Councils, Daughters OF Ameri-
ca, of this city, left here at : O'Clock tonight to
pay fraternal visit to Mazpah Council of the
order in that city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Strauss and Mr. Lee Fields
went to Baltimore today attend the funeral of
Mr.. Ben Weinberg, the late brother of Mr..
Strauss
The flag on the building of the Young Mems
Sodality Lyceum was at half mast today in respect
TO the memory Of the dead OF the Maine.
Mr.. Peyton Bartlett, a well-known citizen. is
seriously i'll.
Rev. Charles II. Hayes, of Washington, deliver
ed the Lenten sermon in Grace Church tonight.
Judge ]. X NJ Norton and Mr.. A. E. Smoot
left this evening for Whitewater for ducking trip.
Mr.. William Hancock, of Pennsylvania, is in
the city.
Golden Light Lodge OF Good Templars of this
city, viii visit jefferson Lodge, of Del Ray, on
Friday night
The little daughter of Mr.. Lee c. Mason, of
Upper Duke Street, fell yesterday and broke her
arm.
Mr. Henry f. Holt, well-known elderly citi-
zen, died at the Alexandria Ihfrmary tonight. De-
ceased was the father Of the late commonwealth
attorney, Julian T. Holt.