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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
W0ODFORD hN0 GRANT
Will Undoubtedly Command Part OF Our Vol
untccrs in Present War.

Washington, April Ex-senator PFatt
saw the President, today in behalf IF
Gen. Stewart L. Woodford and Col.
Fred y. Grant. both Of whom desire
commissions in the volunteer army.
The President is understood to have
practically promised to give Cen.
Woodlord a commission as major gen
cral, and Col Grant a commission as
brigadier.
lion. Melville Crigsby. attorney gen
eral of South Dakota, will be appointed
to command one Of the COW boy regi-
ments authorized by The volunteer
army bill He has had large experience
as a cavalry officer during the Civil
War
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
HUNDREDS TURNED AWAY.
More Recruits Than Can Be Enlisted Apply at
kittery Navy Yard.

Portsmouth. n. f., April 2S.-The
Kittcry navy yard which is ordinarily
closed on Fast day, being a holiday OBJ
served in Maine, was kept running. oW-
ing to an urgent demand for boats, en-
gines and boat equipments.
Large numbers have applied to the
officers of the t. S. S. Essex to enlist,
but Mate V. l.. Vannard has been
obliged to turn away hundreds.
orders were received at the navy
yard this morning. to mount and ship
10 guns. 9-inch calibre. to Boston, for
coast defence. The big cannons are
immense pieces and it will require d
special train to haul them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
AT GIBRALTAR.
Spanish Craft Looking After American Yachts
and Merchantmen.

Gibraltar, Aprii 2S.-Thr Spanish tor
ped" boat destroyer pcstructor and the
torpedo boats .llabana and Barcelona
continue accommodating in the Straits
of Gibraltar and the HcighborinG wa
tcls OF the Mediterranean. 1t is alleged
that they were seeking an American
yacht, the Flcur de Lis, a Warship,
which it is supposed the United States
has purchased from Italy and also
ships carrying sulphur to America.
Some of the latter haVc been warned
ara changed thCcr course, while it is
reported hat the Flour de Lis has been
put in a harhor fer safety.
The sudden departure of the British
cruiser Charybdis, yesterday, caused
the greatest eXcit eiHenl. 1t was sup
posed an encounter was imminent and
that she intended to maintain neutral
ity in these waters A snecial land
guard was mounted ard preparations
made to train the suns. The Charyb-
dis fred Il single shot 20 warn possible
trespassers.
Tonight the Dcsuuctor stopped sev-
e,al merchantmen south of Europa
Point. An American merchantmen is
expected To try to take refuge here
some time before dayhrcak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
ALL Volunteered.
Massachusetts National Guardsmen and Naval
Reserves Patriotic to a Man.

| Boston, April 2S.-In response to tn.
written request from the secretary Of wa
| for troops, received, yesterday afternoon
Gov. Wolcott. today. issued the necessary
orders for the recruiting of four new reg
iments of volunteers and designated foul
colonies now in the militia as their com
handing officers. The officers chosen are
Col. Clarke of the ID. Col. Began of tn,
9th, Col. Pew Of the Sth, and Col. Wood
ward Of the 9Th The field, staff and line
officers of these regiments met during tn,
lay and evening and every man Offered
his services to the government.
The heavy batteries called for by tht
government will be filed from the Isl
Regiment. Heavy Artillery, and an effort
is to be made to have the general GOV
eminent take the entire Y batteries oil
that command into its service.
If the Ist Hcavics are taken. only the
9Th Regiment, the light batteries. Tho
cavalry troops and the two corps of ca
diets will remain without assignments
and the members Of these different organ
izatious will he asked to volunteer in the
new commands.
This afternoon, Lieut.. f. NJ. Weaver.
l.. s. A., who has been detailed by the
war department to muster the state
troops into the national service, reported
10 tho Governor He was ordered to mus
ter his men al Springfield, but it is
thought that the wishes Of the state in
This respect will he agreed - by the war
department ana the troops modified at
South Framingham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
THE PORTUGAL MINISTER
Expresses Personal Belief that Portugal Will
Observe Strict Neutrality

Washington, April 2S.-Viscount De
Santo Thyrso the Portuguese minister,
called at the state department, this after
noon, and had a conference with Acting
Secretary Moore and Assistant Secretary
Adee. The minister's call was not for
the purpose Of giving notice of Portugals
neutrality or any step in that direction.
as he said his government had not yet
communicated with him on the subject.
At the same time the minister took occa-
sion 10 express his strong personal con-
yiction that Portugal would maintain the
strctest neutrality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
CHASED BY A STEAMER.
Schooner RcbcccaW HuddeI Frightened BY
Warshp OF Portland, Nc.

New York. April Schooner Rcbecca
". lluddcl capt. Tower, from St John.
\. T., arrived here today. and reports
;hat warship painted black was seen .
miles southeast of Portland. Me. Tues
day morning at $50 o'clock. Captain
Tower says the steamer. which was then
eight miles distant chased him for half
an hour The wind was blowing half a
gale from the east-northeast and Capt.
Tower crowded on all possible sail, The
steamer made no pcrceptiblc gain and
thcn turned about and went away in an
cdst-southcast direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
HARDLY TO his CREDIT.
A United States Prize Commissioner Resigns
10 Represent the spaniards.

Key West April 2S.-12.5j p. M.-Mr
&. Browne Patterson. an attorney of Key
West recently appointed chief prize COM
missioner by United States District Judge
Locke. to adjudicatc thc case of ships
captured from the Spaniards. has created
Il sensation By resigning his office. 1t is
understood that he had been retained by
the owners of the captured vessels to rep
resent them in the prize cases. Judge
Phipps of Key West, has been appointed
to succeed him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
THEY CAN'T HAVE COAL.
Spanish Fleets Fires May Go Out II They De-
pend on ST. Johns.

ST Johns. n. T., April 2S.-In C"nse-
1urnce Of representations from the col
onial government to the imperial au-
thorities that it is nossiblc 4 Spanish
nect may visit this coast to secure coal.
the British colonial Office, today, cahlcd
to Bermuda ordering the cruisers Cor
della and Pelican to proceed immcdi-
ately to New Foundand waters to he in
readiness to cope with any emergency
that might arise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
UNDER SUSPICION.
Man Arrested at Port Fades. la. Beiievei 10
Be Spanish Spy

New Orleans, April 2S.-The government
engineer officer at Port Fades has arrest
n man believed to be a Spanish spy.
He gave his name as John Walsh and his
home as New Orleans. Several undc-
vcloped films and maps descriptive of the
river and government works of Port
Fades were found on him. The man has
been held pending the action of the army
authorities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
Continued on page 81
Rheum atiSm Cured

NY wife has used Chamberlain ram
Balm for rheumatism with great reiiei'
and / can recommend it as splendid iiii-
iment for rheu.n& ism and other boase
hold use for which we have found -
valuable.-W. ]. Cuyler, Red Creek N. u
Mr.. Cuyler is one of the leading mer-
chants of this village and one OF the
most prominent men in this vicinity -" !.
G. Phppin. Editor Red Creek Herald.
For sale by John Coughlin Water st.
m,w,f,ly :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
THE SACO ALL RIGHT.
Yer Prize Crew Will Safely Land Her at Key
West Before Long.

Key West, April 2S.-Thc steamer
City of Key West which arrived here,
this afternoon. reported that she sight
captured by the monitor Terror and
carrying prize crew under Paymaster
simpson. The Saco was then at Eodi-
stlrz Key. off Key Largo. 20 miles from
here. She had been blown out Of her
course whilo making for Key West All
on board were safe and the receipt Of
the news here has afforded much relief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
Ram Katahdin in Heavy Weather.

Provincctown, Mass, April 2S.-'Fhe ram
katahdin reportedsparting her hawser at
the buoy, early this morning, and drifted
POO feet when she then let go her an
chors. She is now laying safely at hcr
own anchorage, yet there is terrible
sea and gale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
MUST SOON SAIL.
Fleet at Cape Verde Islands Must Soon Leave
the Neutral Portugal Port

London, April 29.-According to advices
via Bayonne. the hattleship Pelayo was
completely fitted and equipped at Iartha-
senA ana has gone to Cadiz Reports
chat she has been cruising in the company
Of other vessels probably means that she
has been trying her boilers.
1t is believed that the squadron at Cape
Verde Islands mas really been waiting for
the arrival of the Pelayo and the Alfonso
Portugal has declared neutrality. the fleet
will be compelled TO sail without delay,
whether reinforced or not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
PORTUGAL IN LINE.
She Will Announce. Today. Neutrality in the
American Spanish War.

Lisbon, April 2S-The Official Gazette
will publish, tomorrow, q decree de-
claring the neutrality Of Portugal in
the conflict between Spain and the
United States. The terms of the decree
will be similar to those used on the oc-
casion of the governments neutrality
proclamatons at the outbreak of the
Franco Prussian war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
GOV. ATKINSON VOLUNTEERS.
The Governor OF Georgia Had Rather Fight
Than Rule His State.

Atlanta. Ga, April 2S.-Gov. w. Y.
Atkinson, today, rendered to President
Mckinley. through the Georgia delega
ton in Congress, his services as a vol
unteer. The delegation will ask that
appointment is made. Governor Atkin-
son will resign as governor Of Georgia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
Every Man Volunteers.

Lawrence Mass. April 2S-The state
al'niory was bescged with an excited
throns, this evening, Captain Forbes of
Go. l. of the Sth AMI Capt. Joubcrt of
Co. + of tho, 9th, have received orders of
their regiments selection. The call to
arms is expected. tomorrow. Company l.
drilled. tonight. with a fine company. and
later every man signed the enrolment OF
the regular army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
England's Attitude Puzzles Spain.

London, April 2S.-Another special
dispatch from Madrid says the Spanish
government officials are bewildered IL
the attitude of Great Britain. They
believe the government and the people
Of Great Britain hold divergent opin-
ions, and that the official acts of Great
Britain are due to secret compact
with the United States government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
Will Get All They're Looking For.

London, April est is reported in Mad
rid says a special dispatch. this after
noon. from the Spanish capital, that a
Spanish squadron, consisting of nine war
ships. sailed from Manila Monday last.
to take up positions off Subig bay, where
they will await the passage of American
merchant vessels for the purpose of cap
turing them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
GOV TANNER CAN'T LEAD
Illinois State Troops to Front inspector
General Resign Follow.

Springfield, ILL.,. April Ex-Governor Tan
ncr's hopes of leading the Illinois troops
to the front We're. today. completely
blasted. Tie received word from Wash
mgton which confirmed the previous an
nounccmcnt that he would not be placed
in command by President Mckinley. To-
day, when Col. Van Cleevc. inspector
general, learned of the confirmation of
the previous reports from Washington.
he rendered his resignation as inspector
general. Other designations may follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
England Being Slowly Drawn In.

London. April 29-Owing to the arrest
of several Englishmen in Cuba, accuse1
of being American spies, negotiations
have been opened for taking OFF BRUSH
subjects by British men-of-war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
Spanish Fleet Short OF Coal.

Plymouth, Eng. April ga steamer
which arrived here, today, from St. Vim
cent. Cape Verde Islands. reports that
the Spanish warships there are unable to
get half the amount of coal which they
require to fill their bunkers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
Topete Quits Western Hemisphere.

Halifax, n. s.. April 2S.-The late
Spanish consul general at New York
Senior Arturo Baldesano y Topete. his
daughter and staff, We're passengers by
the mail steamer Gallia which sailed,
tonight for Liverpool via Moville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
Spanish Refugees from PHILIPPINES.

London, April 29.-According to a dis
patch from Singapore to the Daily Mail
the French steamer Saigon and the Span
ish steamer Espana have arrived there
from Manila both crowded with Spanish
refugees from the philippines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
American Reporters Must Leave Spain.

London April 29.-The Maurid corrc-
stondent of the Daily .Iail says: Senior
Cadornisa will ask in the rortcS. tomor-
row for The expulsion Of certain foreign
correspondents. His request refers to the
representatives. of American newspapers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
CHERRYFIElD ALARMED.
Hears the Minneapolis al Target Practice and
Fears the Worst.

chcrryfieid. Me. April 2S.-IIeavy can
uonading was heard south of here, today.
II began at 10 o'clock and lasted an hour.
Thirty-fiye reports were counted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
German Warships Ordered East.

Berlin, April 28.-The government has
ordered to Manila, Philippine islands,
portion of the East Asiatic squadron,
with instructions to protect German in
terests in the Philippines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29
Think They Can Run Blockade.

Madrid. April 2S.-Captans of the COM
pany Trans Atlantic Steamship Line Will
undertake to carry mails to Cuba. declar-
ing that they are certain the blockade can
be forced
(Continued on mage 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29

Cure the cough and save the life
Dr. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
coughs and colds. down TO the very verge
of consumption.
mon wed, fri &wkytf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29

No information of the grounding of
one of our Warships was received either
by the President or secretary of the
navy. tonight, so far as could be learn
ed. no such dispatch reached the navy
department. An examination of the
best Cuban map of the war department
fails to show any point on the coast
called Dimas, the nearest approach -
it being Point Diamente. on the north
short distance west of Havana. and in
the blockade zone.
No advices from Capt. Sampson re-
garding the bombardment of MatanzaS
were received up to a late hour. Tho
navy department doesn't expect news
from Admiral Dewey and the Pacific
squadron before Saturday.
Brigadier General VIM. r. Shafter
who commands the brigade of troops al
New Orleans. was at the war depart
Hlcnt. To-Day. naNlnS peen summoned U
Washington for conference With Gen
eral Miles. The officials decline to talk
but rumor connects his visit with tn,
landing of United States troops in Cube
50 that food may be sent To the starry
ing people in the island
Senator Money of Mississippi was on,
of the early visitors at the navy de
partment today. He took special in
terest in the report of a naval engage
ment at MaJanZas. as he was there on
ly month ago. and took occasion a
that time to make close observations -
such defensive works as the Spaniard.
had established. From his personal in
spection Senator Money says the de
fences We're exceedingly meagre an,
antiquated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29

The fact that Admiral Sampson has
not made any report to the secretary as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-29

Surgeon General Sternberg of the army
has received applications from over 1906
physicians who have offered their ser
vices to the government ana ever, mail
brings numerous additions to the list
" 18th Il view to generally answering many
OF these applications and of indicating the
requirements and class of physicians who
ma! be called on for service in the army
he has prepared a circular letter. stating
that no appointments are made in the
regular army except after examination
by an army medical examining board
ana all applicants must be graduates in
medicine and less than % years of age
The surgeon general of the army how
ever. has nothing Ia do with tho appoint
mrnt of medical officers for HE volunteer
army.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-07-17

The purchaser. who paid $4,000 for the statue.
has promised to give up all rights in it II the so;
in raising money enough to buy it. The statue
sculptor as wei, as the French society Of Men
posed Of in thisw way. Brussels offered to buy
the statue and place it ~ a conspicuous posi-
in q recent issue OF the Saturday Rerie,c..
., THE Tn first impression made upon ! me Is that
dressing gown. with It's empty sleeves. the man
stands With his hands held together In front Of
the head. Yes. uncanny; the jaws are, so large
form H a part sre' Of 4 L. .u and II then sI tn the cayer gnsss S hof
above. the forehead. made narrow, by the locks
The personality of the figure is oppressive
there Is in It a passion OF labor and achieye-
e9cftes G fear se and astssoni sna tfHie eFe Is a T Titsh
who has made. a world, and could unmake as
WELL E;n t5 There r IL, il tSd dsmoniac in the
Of La C9medie Humane. A mighty work
have fallen into oblivion and been lost. lost be-
yond hope OF recovery, and then wrote forty
more that constitute the greatest dramatic
except perhaps that of Shakespeare. and then
sat coolly down and told the world that he had
nary things. books that should have form as
well as meaning: books that-Suddenly death
held the restless hands to stiffness; and froze
give this impression?.
II moved round the statue and was struck
and the living face appeared, Seen sideways.
the statue shows a wonderful likeness TO Bal
FAC acho as s. ne undoubtedly l6 WIS. True; the mus
face Is the face Of BalZac himself, with the
large Jaws and dubious. seeming pose and
vitality and intelligence.
AZ length became aware o. Robins mean
the soul OF Baizac. the ~boundless seif.assertion
OF the great workman, the flaming spirit OF ono
given to labor and triumph. True, there Is
seious pose in the crossed hands and the head
thrown backward but the pose itself is Of the
other hand. is the outward presentment Of the
ing spirit thraiied in this muddy vesture Of
In view of this opinion OF the work. Robins
2 y PURPOSE as told BY him to a reporter OF
f!A'fFf cr rs my Sn o%S pars i feel zee f thst I have realized
my conception absolutely. / wished to show
the great worker haunted by night with an
desk; Thought of him as foreseeing the new
] attacks that he would be submitted to. and
Drawing them, diSdaining them. Maybe my
sculpture should not he mere photography; The
aTtist should not work only with his hand, but,
GGeded IN expressing what ! wished TO express
The truth is ! am too intimate with, my work
without seeing il / might be freed from my
personality. and then, | could Judge Of 1t as
stranger The only thing that strikes me to.
me that ] ought TO make Il thick. for. in my
opinion. modern sculpture should exaRgerate
ated neck / would represent strength. I recog.
nize now that IN the execution ! exceeded my
idea. But. after NIL have you viewed my
the right 2"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-07-17
NO UNPLEASANT THINGS PRINTED.

An English Newspaper Called tho "os-
trich" Conducted On Peculiar Principles
On Of the q~ueerest publications In the world
is a newspaper called the Ostrich. printed in
Cornwall. England. The paper Is issued and
distributed Rratuitously throughout Cornwall
twice a week. Its object is unique-to make
its readers happy and healthy. The system Of
the publisher ia based on tho science OF suGges-
t~iveness. and the Ostrich Is so arranged that
only tho most agreeable things are suggested.
1t Is printed on a delightful pale rose colored
paper. and certain words like happy. good.
peace. success. amiable. health. beautiful. de-.
are printed in heavy type. All such words as
death. pain. killed. misfortune. horrible, &C..
are avoided. In the entire paper. with the ex-
eeption of one column. not a single disagreea-
The motto Of the Ostrich is: Even of truth
t ats," what h ta Would s.. H. G I. Say syt to- Il "es 8. II ID. D.
stands for Sir Humphrey Dary, and he is taken
stick with which everything is measured.
Certain kinds OF news arc printed with q .com-
banquet at birmingham Lord Salisbury de-
clared that the situation OF tho Armenians was
such as Is dbsm En,,is ssrioH Tt consid Dc on,,
becomes serious BY Elord salisbnry's Calling t
50; There may be less in the matter than one
m A Anfs5 + F %bnmorI bears the ttSaa head q =. 1.-THE |,sI De.
corrected.. The corrections OF the Ostrich are
considered sound.
How Does This Concern Mep" is the head OF
a third department. in which all the news from
,iGnder, the head We Do Not Believe in It."
all accidents. shlpwrecks;, enrthquakes., MUIR
ders. famines. de-, are collected. The Ostrich
does no not believe in such things, and IA print
fnG 'f f=ea fanss OF F Rswf in ss : a a Do 81 'n @ar-
%%s5; th Re- result sIass Of I'D, &slirIp%% w. tre%%TG;$pss,
eonyyeyging the lea that that the murderer I
report that q member Of Parliament fell from
Lawn Tennis and it begins: Al lawn ten
eIs i e9sld fe mam h6se II pPa1Iism taat i Sir B BS6-
bar. would fall from his horse" &c. flood Is
as "a general frugality." in, q railway collision
dteraiIeed, but "giides from the track" and in
the South no yellow fever breaks out. but a
"yellowish :" one. A building burns down and
Of 400 persons PIT perish. The Ostrich doesn't
mention them. but says. Not less than 123
Very sad news is printed in the smallest type.
50 the experienced reader is warned. No I'M
pleasant details are given. After q mere state
on page 10" There Is no thirteenth page
The man who has invented this peculiar
newspaper, is John ellis. He was Q, school
teacher, published some, essays, and then be-
of London and Bristol and gradually formed his
opinion OF what sort Of a newspaper would be
appropriate for their health. doing it from
purely humanitarian motives.
The paper is a ~favorite all along the coast.
The words printed In heavy tyre were popular
| from the beginning. Children learned to read
the conspicuous words for themselves and the
learned first OF all to read OF Joy, Of happiness.
and beauty,