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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17

Dorval. Que, Aug. 16.-Today's race
in the series between the American
and Canadian yachts for the Seawan-
haka International cup resulted in a
most decisive victory for the Canadian
boat Dominion, which won by min
utes and Is seconds in a race which
lasted very little over two hours. A
strong southwest wind was blowing
and remained steady during the race.
and Dominion's windward work was
much superior to Chailenger's.
! The course was to windward and re-
turn. the bOuys being two miles apart.
Three rounds constituted the race.
The Canadian boat was handled by
Duggin. who was at the tiller, and
Sherwood Hamilton and Boulton,
while c. H. Crane handled the rudder
of the Challenger and associated with
him were H. Crane. Hoyt and Stack
pole.
Official time Of today's race: Do
minion. 2.44.l5; Challenger, s.53.ll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17
nFAYeTre's MEMORY
To 30 Honorcd by Monument and a National
holiday.

Chicago, Aug. 16.-According to present
plans, Lafayette is to have his grave
marked with a $2500OO monument. a trib-
ute from patriotic school children of
America.
President Mckinley has cOncurred in
the plans proposed by Ferdinand w. Peck,
commissioner general to the Paris Expo
sition, for the unwilling of this memorial
at the Paris Exposition. on the Fourth Of
July, 1900.
I At the commissioner generl's office 1t
is announced that President Mckinley
will soon issue a proclamation fixing a
date. presumably Oct. 10. as.''Lafayette
day. for general observance in every
school district throughout the United
States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Ollie s.. the H-year-old son of Charles
w. TarbOx. Grand Lake Stream. was ac-
cidentally shot and killed by his brother
while camping out near that place. Sun
day afternoon. The boys were fOOling
with "a gun, when the weapon was dis
charged.
The Waterman at the Jenkins & Boz
CART Manufacturing Co. mill in King
field, discovered a fire in the upper
room about 2 A. NJ. Tuesday. The
whistle on the mill soon brought the
entire village to the scene. and with
the hose of the mill and plenty of water
from the mains the fire was soon under
control. This is the first fire of any ac-
count since the completion of the water
system, without the aid Of which, on
Tuesday, the entire plant probably
would have burned and Kingfleli
would have lost it's principal indus
try.
Deputy Sheriff b. A Parker of North
Berwick descended on Biddeford. sun
day night. and, Monday night, had
collected nearly 20 big loads of liquor,
of estimated value of between $1,000 and
$4,000. Deputy Parker was assisted by
Obed F. Stackpole. The places raided
were the Biddeford Bottling Co.'S es-
tablishment on Elm street, Palardi's
saloon in St. Johns building. Joseph
p. Doin's place at Hermon's corner and
Kenison's & Kerwin's place on Wash
ington street. The Record says there
was great hustle to clean out at
other places. Express teams and job
wagons were in demand and any num-
Der of places were cleaned out before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17

The d Volunteers Ordered
Out cf Santiag CITY.
Replaced y On lllIasis, csssssl csban
IAlsi ~ - ssasy.

! santiago de Cuba. Aug. le. 10 A. NJ
General shafter. today ordered the
2hd Volunteer Regiment Of imsnunes
20 leave the city and go into camp
outside. The regiment has been plac-
ed here as garrison to preserve order
ana protect property.
In place OF the End, Gen. Shafter
mas ordered into the the city the Sth
Illinois Volunteer Regiment Of colored
troops. in whose sobrlety and discipline
ne has confidence and. whose sturdy
Enforcement OF order no doubt is felt
by those in command.
It is known that some of the menu
hers Of the End Regiment have indulg-
ed In liquor until they have verged up
on acts Of license and disorder.
The Inhabitants, in some quarters,
have alleged loss of property by force
OF intimidation, and there has grown
up feeling of uneasiness if not of
alarm.
Gen. Shafter, therefore, ordered this
regiment into the hills. where disci-
pine can be made more severely rigid.
The Oiivette sailed. Monday after
noon. for Montauk Point, with between
200 and 800 sick Miss Wheeler is a
passenger.
Early Monday morning Cuban was
shot by a sentry who caught him
stealing .commissary stores at the dock.
The occurance is regretted by Gen.
Wood and the American officers gen.
orally, but it will probably have a sal
utary effect, as raids on the commits
sary and the medical Red Cross stores
have been altogether too frequent to
be tolerated any longer.
The rainy season has now set in,
with torrents daily The troops, there
fore. were moved none too soon. All
rejoice at the prospect of peace and an
early return home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17

u Promises 70 . On II ~ ysy laeussl
81 necord.

| Copyright. In. The Associated Prea1.)
New Orleans, La, Aug. 4-Henry Nei1l
the cotton statistician, made public. 70.
night. the following letter to be issued
tomorrow, by NELL Bros. In London, giy.
Ing his views Of the groHlns COTTON crop
The following h an extract from cir.
clilar letter which publislhed, dated july
g, 1884:
IF each state should realise a product
per acre equal to it, best previous crop.
the result, on the estimated acreage,
and the promise. today, July =. 1880, II
equal or superior to any previus year IN
very state
The result that year was crop equal
TO the best previous crop In every state,
and In Texas vastly greater product per
acre than In any previous year. and the
crop turned out 6,9oo,o0o bales. ss Y
As REGARDS the present growing CROP Il
II apparent that the promise, today. u
equal or superior to that Of last year a.
this date In every state, and vastly batter
In Texas. which state has had weather
conditions equal TO those which produced
the enormous crop Of 80 pounds per acre
in lssa-s6, and this product applied TO the
present Iexas acreage 6 10000 acres. In
cludlng the Indian Territory 0iGht re-
suit, with equal conditions hereafter In
crop for Texas and the Indian Territory
Of over 10000 90 bales. whiie for The other
states a.crop equal 70 tine pase yeaf would
have. therefore, no hesitation IN say
ing that the promise of today. even With
somewhat unfav0rable conditions here
after, is for q crop Of over 1850. - bales
assured. with 1.0o0.0eo to l.soaeoo more
within the range of possibilities. $s w
5 In addition to this vast supply, we shall
carry over. on Sept. I. lseS visible and in-
visible. fully 500 900 more than the sup
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17
THE COLOGNE CHESS MATCH.

Cologne, Aug. 1G-FollOwing are the
results in the 18th round Of the inter-
national chess match. played. today:
Steinitz beat Albin. Schiffers beat
Cohn, Janowski beat Heinrichsen.
Schallop beat Popiel. Tschigorin and
Schleiter, Gottschall and Fritz. Burn
and Charousek and Berger and Show
alter drew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17

. A correspondent states that "a well
known nobleman Of pronounced high
ANGLICAN tendencies" has made ar
offer to the Dean and Chapter of st.
Pauls cathedral that, with view to
avoiding great scandal, he will. II Mr..
Hooley's estate does not realise 20
shillings in the pound. hand to the
trustees the amount of money which
Mr.. Hooley paid for the magnificent
gold communion plate which was pre-
scented to st. Pauls cathedral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17

Sir Henry Irving has commenced an
action against the editor Of the London
Year Book to recover damages for al
legged libel, contained In a criticism
which he considers reflects on the
reaching qualities OF his voice. Sir
Henry regards the words complained
OF a. rejecting In . defamatory way
on the variable power of his voice or
the acoustic properties Of the Lyceum
Theater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17
Died on Ms childrsn's Graves.

st. Louis. Aug. 16.-R. w. Colson, q
broker on the Merchant Exchange,
was found dead. today. lying across
the graves Of four of his children al
Bellefontanes cemetery. He had COM
mited suicide. Financial difficulties
are Thought to have been the cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17
BRUTALlY SHOT DOWN.
Senator Wall Killed at Staunton, Ill.,
Posse After Murderer.

Staunton. ILL.,. Aug. 16.-Ex-State
Senator HI. w. Wall, wealthy banker
and real estate dealer. was shot and in
stantly killed, this afternoon. A coal
miner named Schadleich, tenant Of
Walls. is charged with the crime and
a posse Of citizens is pursuing him.
Two other men are said to be impli-
Gated. The shooting arose over a triv-
:al matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17
100000 sP|NDLEs
Will Insure a Months Shutdown at Fall
River, This Fall.

Fall River. Aug. 16.-At a protracted
meeting of the Manufacturers Associa-
ton held here, this afternoon. for the pur-
pose of discussing the new curtailment
plan. 1t was agreed to close on month be-
fore Nov. 1, If 1900 900 Fall River spi'idles
will join. and that signatures must De in
by next Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17
SPANISH RETIRE FROM LARES.

Ponce. P. r., Aug. 1.-THE Spanish
forces retired from Lares, yesterday, and
the place was occupied by Gen. IIenrys
outposts. Gen. Miles has ordered Gen.
Henry to remain at Grants headquarters.
Half of the 1st Regiment of Kentucky ar
rived on the Alamo, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17
THE zAFIR0 ARRIVES.
Dewey and Merritt Now Know that the
Warls Over.

Washington, Aug. 16.The stale de-
partment received notice, late tonight.
Of the arrival at Hong Kong Of the dis
patch boat ZafilO with advices from
Admiral Dewey and Gen. Merritt.
Up to A. M. no message from them
had reached the administration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17

Il
has passed into American hands b &C.
cepted - practically certain by the
authorities here. although there 4
nothing yet from Admiral Dewey OF
General Merritt.
It is expected that dispatch boat
may bring advices to Hong Kong at
any time as q move of this important
character would not be allowed to pass
without having speedy communication
with Washington. AS a German
cruiser has made the trip from Manila
since the reported surrender, 1t is prob
able that An American ship is not far
behind with full Information.
The announcement of Admirals
Sampson and Schley as members Of the
military commissioners for Havana
and San Juan, respectively will have
the effect of taking these officers from
their duty on shipboard for a time.
The navy department will relieve them
from their commands temporarily
t 4
while the commissions are in session.
In the absence Of Admiral Sampson.
Capt. Philip. who Is senior officer. viii
probably be in temporary command Of
the fleet
Gen. Lawton reports that the Cubans
are encamped about the city and do not
seem disposed to accept the conditions
imposed by the armistice, and some
troubles have occurred. Secretary Al
ger. in speaking Of the matter. today,
said that 1t might as well be fully UNI
derstood that the United States would
control the surrendered territory and
that 1t would manage the affairs Of
that territory. Those who remained
within the jurisdiction would have to
obey the laws and officers OF the United
States.
The war department began the work
Of mastering out the volunteers which
will not be needed in the service. TIL.
order was prepared but was not issued
as it was deemed best to wait news
from Manila before disbanding any IF
the troops. 1t is expected that all the
cavalry and artillery Of the volunteers
now in the United States would b..
mustered out.
Reports of better conditions in the
various camps are being received and
especially do fiattering reports come
from Montauk Point. showing that the
soldiers there are being well cared for.
Preparations have been going for
ward for the movement of the troops
from the camps which were originally
established in order to scatter them
about the country.
The first report concerning yellow
fever among the United States troops
in this country came from Key West.
today. Surgeon General Sternberg be-
lieves that it can be kept under control
Arrangements are being made at the
department for the establishment of a
new military department on the island
of Porto Rico, similar to those recently
established in the Province of Santiago
de Cuba and in the Philippines.
The new department will be known
as the department of Porto Rico" AMI
will he commanded by Major General
John r. Brooke. now with the army of
occupation in that territory.
The acting secretary of the navy.
today, informed the President, that in
view of the termination of hostilities
the navy department has no further
use for the vessels of the revenue cut
ter and lighthouse service which were
taken into the navy soon after the out
break of the war. He recommends
that they be restored to their usual
duties under the treasury department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17
ADVANTAGE ALL OURS.
Spanish al Manila Had No Show Against
Attacking Forces.

graphing, Saturday, says: Nothing
could be more humane than the Ameri-
cans capture of the town. Gen. Mer-
rift and Admiral Dewey's plan was to
spare every object but the armed de-
fences and the trenches. Apparently
the American losses were extremely
small. The Spanish entertainments
varied in point of distance from two 10
four miles, from the center of old Ma
Mia.
Defending this long line of at least
10 miles were not over, and probably
under 5000 Spanish regular troops, vol
unteers and natives. About half that
number were in hospitals. The attack
ing force numbered from 10000 to 10000
natives and 10000 Americans on shore
and aboard the fleet.
I'm every respect the advantage was
on the side of the attack. The Ameri-
can field guns threw heavier metal and
had longer range than the Spanish. the
iHdThSHldHSulp VI Tic CHItcu otdtSS
gunnery was much superior to that Of
the Spaniards, and the men were
stronger and in better condition.
1.-THE Spaniards are small force
compared with their stalwart oppo-
nents and worn out by hundred days
siege and disappointed by the failure to
arrive of the promised Spanish relief
squadron. they had lost heart. 1t was
a hopeless struggle.
Looking over the bay it was curl
Gus to notice the foreign fleets arrange
themselves according to their sympa-
thies-the English and Japanese near
the Americans and the Germans and
French on the opposite of the bay,
cruiser Immortalite and her consorts
kept fairly near the American line.
THE attacking squadron formed in
line between Malitea and Old Manila
with the Concord watching the fort at
the mouth of the Pasig. The Ameri-
can fleet lay outside the breakwater.
1.-The Olympia fired the first shot AT
$40 and fairly continuous but by no
means furious cannonade was kept up
until 11.20. By that time the Malate
fort was silenced and the American
troops then stormed the entertainments.
n~.Ie Ixrr~, IL
tell me that the quick firing guns of
the little gunboat Rapido, which lay
close to the shore were far more terri
BILE in their effects than was the raking
fire from the ships.
Resistance to the American attack
was impossible The LIST Colorado
Regiment was the earliest to charge the
Spaniards who retired to the second
line; but soon, outnumbered, they Wer
forced into the old city. A part of Ma
late suffered severely from the bonn
bardment The Wanted intramuros
defences were not tried.
THE Spanish commander, convinced
that further resistance was hopeless
hoisted white flag at 1.30 and the or
der to cease firing was Immediately
issued in the center of the town, but in
the outskirts streets fighting was con-
tinued for some time afterward be-
tween the rebels and Spaniards.
The only fear felt in the city is in
regard to the conduct Of the insurgents
AS write this in the house Of the Ger
man consul, a brisk fusilade is going
on between the combatants, and mus
kerry fire is rafting all around
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17
You Can Swear IN New York.

New York, Aug. 16.-The board of
alderman, tonight, killed the Guggen-
helmer ordinance against swearing in
public places by laying 1t on the table
by an almost unanimous vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17

The average life of theater is "a
years. From 1861 to 1867. inclusive.
1S7 theaters were burned down. and Is
every year since nave been about the
average.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17
Marine. from Cuba Coming to Portsmouth.

Portsmouth. N. H.. Aug. 16.-A bat
tallion of GOO marines is expected to
reach this city, in day or two from
Guantanamo, on the auxiliary cruiser
Res0lute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17
Count Bismarck's Sen lll.l

Berlin. Aug. 16.-Count Herbert Bis,
marck's only son is dangerously III,
and DIR. Schweninger has been sum-
moned to attend him.
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'wI1il ] 1tllR ]
CONTINUED from page IL
be appointed |

eral Wildman shall be appointed a
commissioner.
General Augustin, former cap
tain general OF the Philippines will
start Tor Madrid. tomorrow. by the
German mail steamer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17
: firs q, lyess.

Lynn. Aug. 16.-Estibafs great man.
ufactory of military equipments has
been destroyed by fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17

The Emperor of Germany has over
200 crosses, stars. badges and other in
sigma, the value of which is $2SO.O00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17

The population of st. Petersburg now
numbers 1.132.6H persons, OF whom
GIG, 1855 are males and SIS. 1872 females.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17

The British Parliament during a.
existence has passed about - ata1-
utes, 500 0f which aye UtU n 3ogo&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17
Madrid Near, Of Manila. Fall.

London. Aug. 16.-A special dispatch
from Madrid says: 1.-The surrender of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-17

Dried apricots are sent from California
to London.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06

Il
BRIDGE BATHS, WITH THE IMPROVE
MENTS THEREON.
BY virtue OF decree OF tho Circuit Conf
OF Rockbridge county, Virginia, in the cause
OF John L. Wilson for DC, VS.. John N. Snid
er's Administrator and others, entered on
the 9th day Of March. 1898. the undersigned.
who by the said decree was appointed a
special commissioner for the purpose, will
offer for sale at public auction on the premises
on FRIDAY, JULY 49, 1898, that valuable
tract OF land OF which the late John N. Snider
died seized, containing about 100 acres be
the same more or less, excluding therefrom
tract OF 10 acres which has been assigned
to Bette Jane Snider, widow OF John n.
Snider, deceased, as and for her dover.
The tract will be offered first as n whole
and then In parcels, and the Offering bring
ing the largest price will be reported TO the
court for Its approval and. confirmation.
Immediately after the sale OF the land the
reversiOn OF the heirs Of John N. Snider
deceased, In the said tract OF 10 acres will be
offered for sale. Sale to begin at 10 a. m.
The terms will be liberal and announced
on the day Of sale,
W. r. SHIELDS,
Special Commissioner.
STATE OF VIRGINIA.
In the Circuit Court Clerks Office Of Rock
bridge County, Virginia.
!, r. r. Witt, Clerk Of the said court. do
hereby certify that w. r. Shields has cye.
cuted the bond required under the decree OF
sale In the above named cause entered on
the Sthday of.March, 1893.
Given under my hand this the 18th day Of
June, 1893.
90 a. X. r. WITT, Clerk.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06
WANTED, INDUSTRIES.

Lexington needs among other things
q number Of small AID large industries
OF various kinds. Just imagine the
new life it would put into our town if
on Saturday nights or once each
month we had pay roll running up
into the thousands Of dollars. 1t would
not only be beneficial to the t,wn, but 10
county as well. With large number
OF men at work in our midst earning
fair wages there would be demand
for produce OF all kinds SO great as to
consume all the county could raise
outside OF The other products. The
grocer, the dry goods and notions
merchants, the newspaper, and the
bankers, in fact everybody would be
prosperous and happy.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06

period, in order that it may be com.
: pared with the one found in the posses-
sion OF the suspected thief. Madame
will find that the letter bring c,rro-
borates my statement"
The Countess glanced hastily through
the letter, and, ringing the bell desired
that her maid might be told to bring
the remaining earring Immediately;
this was done, and the dappsr little
man, bowling deferentislly, departed
with the precious duplicate.
The Countess descended TO her
sleigh and drove TO the club to call
for her husband Crossing the Place
de la Concorde, she related TO him the
latest incident.
"You never were induced to give up
the other" cried Count Ivsnoff. incred-
ulously.
"But l tell you, dear, an officer Of
the police came himself to fetch it,
bringing letter from bis superiors
vouching for the truth of his state
ment"
If the project himself had come.
don't think I should have been cajoled
into letting him have it after last
nights experience" laughed her bus.
band. However, for the second time,
we will inquire" ~
The coachman turned and drove, as
directed, to the Bureau Of Police, at
which the Count h,d lodgel his com.
plant the night before. After q some
what protracted delay, the Count re.
Joined his wife with a semi-grim look
II amusement on his handsome face.
"The police know nothing OF your
detective or his epistolary Efforts hs
'aid, drawing the fur rug up to his
thin as the impatient horses sped away
over the frozen snow; "your second
earring has been Melted by another
member Of the ight-fngered frster-
nifty, and, upon my honor, I think he
vas the more accomplished artist OF
he two!"
And from that unlucky day to this
he Countess Ivanoff's diamond ear.
'ings knew her pre- tty ears no more
The Argonaut.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-07-06
SALE OF DESIRABLE
REAL ESTATE

will sell privately, the following rea
estate In the Town OF Lexington, Virginia
belonging to the estate OF Mrs. Susan G..
Gold, deceased, to-wit:
l. A House and Lot fronting 70 feet on
Washington street and extending back 1866
feet to an alley, adjoining the lots Of Mrs. ].
Randolph Tucker, the Public Free School
Building and others. The buildings on this
lot consist OF well constructed frame
dwelling house, and kitchen, with rooms, a
stable, and other out-buildings all in good
condition.
2. A House and Lot fronting "A feet on
jackson avenue and extending back 1879 feet
to an alley and adjoining the lots of Mrs.
j. I. Hill and Others The buildings on this
lot consist OF a valuable frame dwelling
house end kitchen, with looms. and other
out buildings, in good repair Both OF these
are eligibly located and would
make desirable homes
Apply to the undersigned, at Lexington.
Va, for price and terms
j.. p. MOORE, Exo'r
OF Mis-. Susan G. Gold, decd.