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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-09
TRANSPORTS ENOUGH.
A Difficult Problem Said To Be Solved By
Authorities.

Washington, June S.-Assistant Secre-
tary Meiklejohn Of the war department
announced today that the problem of
securing an adequate number of trans.
ports for troops for the Philippines ap-
peared to have been solved. He made
this statement after having chartered six
ships in addition to those heretofore
named and taken the preliminary steps
for obtaining five more under certain
conditions. If the latter are secured,
the war department will have at its
disposal altogether IS ships for the
Philippine expedition, enough to accom-
modate as many thousand men should
they be put to that use exclusively. AS
some or them, however, will carry cavai-
~ ~ anu some artillery, the actual mum
oer OF men the ships will take may be
reuuceu somewhat and some OF the ves-
sels VIII probably make a second voyage
DelorS 6he1r charters are cancelled, Tx
uraordlnary efforts to flt the additional
vessels iof the work intended will be
made and no time WIN he LOST in prepar.
Ing for the third and later expeditions
for the relnforcement Of Admiral Dewey.
The following are the names Of the
vessels just chartered; The Indian now
at Seattle, capacity 1000: the Morgan City.
now at San Francisco oanae;tu 1Gi,i'
meni the City of Para. which viii carry
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-09
Thinks Augusti lRteRds to Surrender
City.
NATIVE GOVERNMENT UNDER AM.
ERICAN PROTECTION WANTED.

London, June 9.-The Singapore CORE
spondent of the Times telegraphing Tues
day, says:
"The local Philippine insurgent COM
mittes received today despatch from
Aguinaldo, saying:
1--WE have taken all in the province of
Cavite and several towns in the province
of Batangas. We have captured ten
guns, 600 rifles and 1900 Spaniards from
Spain, 1880 Philippine Spaniards, killing
5oo. We are besieging Biejo. In the
church there three hundred Spaniards
are entrenched who must surrender soon.
We hear that the governor general pro.
poses to capitulate.
The Filiplnos IN Singapore serenaded
the United States consul general, Mr.. e.
Spencer Pratt tonight. Before the sere-
made they presented him with an address
thanking him for sending Aguinaldo to
Admiral Dewey congratulating Admiral
Dewey and expressing desire for the
establishment of native government
under American protection.
The spokesman. continuing, deprecated
restoration of the island to Spain or
their transfer to any power and expressed
his confidence that the natives would
prove their ability to govern themselves.
The Filipinos then gave cheers for
America, England and Admiral Dewey.
Mr.. Pratt responded and presented the
spokesman with an American flag amid
great enthusiasm.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-09

Business club of Cincinnati brought to
the White House today a beautifully illu-
minated copy of the address to the
American flag" written by Drake. This
was intended for presentation to Admiral
Dewey, "as token of admiration for the
magnificent ability and great bravery dis
played by him in the planning and execu-
ton of the battle of Manila. The culmi-
nation Of the glorious victory which
startled the world, proving officers of the
army and navy are unexcelled."
The magnificent piece of pen work was
carried to the navy department. where it
will be held subject to Admiral Dewey g
disposition.
: There is considerable mystery concern
ing the cutting of cables running out of
Cuba and the continuance of cable service
from that island. 1t was positively
established today that the French cable,
running from Santiago to Cape Haytien
went out of service last Friday and re-
manned out of working condition until
Sunday.
During the "a hours Interruption the
Gable company was unable to carry any
business on its line. There is little doubt
the interruption was due to the work of
the cable cutting ship sent out BY General
Greeley, and in charge of signal service
officers. But the mystery of the affair is
that the French cable began working
again ounuay. HOW this came about is
beyond explanation by the best cable ex
perts. The French cable company is as
much in the dark on this point as are
| the authorities here. All that the COM
pany knows is that it could not do busi-
| ness from the third to the fourth. 1t is
| apparent that the cable was not cut. else
it could not have resumed service. At
| the same time nothing short of cutting
can account for the complete crippling OF
| the cable on the third.
The matter is further complicated by re-
ports reaching the officials here today that
the cable stopped work again at midnight
on Monday. The cond ition of this cable
| is regarded as important by the authorl-
| ties here as it is one of the means open 90
| General Blanoo in his communication
with the Spanish authorities.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-09

Washington, June S.-The activity and
frequent exchange of communications be-
tween the war and navy departments,
eliminating in visits by acting secretary
Allen, Admiral Sicard and Captain
Crowuinshield, in person, to the war de-
partment today, led to the belief this
afternoon that either the United States
troops were actually embarking at Tampa
or that the movement is about to begin,
but the officials, while not absolutely
ignorant as to what was going on at
Tampa were ali under an injunction, de-
livered by Secretary Alger himself, to
keep the troops movements secret. There
were intinations, however, to the effect
that once the troops are ashore, there will
be a considerable relaxation of the rules
relative to the giving out of information
as to the army's movements.
The robust imagination displayed in
the Spanish bulletin recounting the kill
ing of 1880 Of Sampson's men during
Mondays fight with the fort of Santiago,
caused a good deal of amusement at the
navy department..
No bulletins were posted today at tn e
navy department. and although there
were signs that the department was in
communication with the South. the news
paper men were assured that there were
no events worth reporting treated of in
the message. The department. is also very
busy in arranging details for the Manila
expedition, having undertaken to make
ready the transports which will carry the
soldiers from San Francisco to Manila
Work on these is being hurried under
telegraphic orders and by the end of the
week there will be sufficient military
force afoat to enable Admiral Dewey
when it reaches him, to do pretty much
as he pleases at Manila. This is an OBJ
ject very much at heart just now for
fully recognizing the good military quail
ties displayed by the insurgents according
to the newspaper reports, IN their com
bates around Cavite the officials are loath
to rely entirely upon them for any length
of time, fearing relapse on their part
into savagery that might startle the
civilized world.
The Japanese are the latest to turn ur
with applications for permission to study
the technical features of the present war
and today Secretary Alger granted specia,
permission to Commander Kotsure
Narila. of the Imperial Japanese navy
and Lieut.. Saneyuki Akiyama to 20 witt
the army of occupation OF Cuba.
A delegation from the Young Mem:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-09
POWDER HOUND IN COAL.

1 Springfield, Mass, June s.-Wbile un-
loading car load of coal for the Hadley
Thread company In Holyoke today, /,
shovellsr discovered a can Of giant powder
in the COAL The can contained about
five pounds Of the explosive, enoughgto
cause disastrous boiler explosion if it
had been shoyelled into the fire under a
steam boiler. As the coal Is understood
yania, from which the United States
government obtains part of its soft coal
for the navy, it Is thought that number
of such cans may have been put into
the coal by Spanish sypmathizers or
spies, in the hope of disabling American
Warships.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-09
Insurrettien Has Reached Great
Proportions He Says.
HIS FORCES NOT SUFFICIENT TO
HOLD THEIR GROUND.

Madrid, June Sd p. m.-The follow
Ing communication from Captain General
Augusti, dated at Manila, June 8, has
been published: "The situation issvery
grave. Aguinaldo has succeeded in
stirring up the country and the telegraph
lines and railways are being cut. am
without communication with the
provinces. The province of Cavite has
completely rebelled; and the towns and
villages are occupied by numerous armed
bands.
A Spanish column defends the Zapote
line to prevent the enemy invading the
province Of Manila; but the foe has
entered through. Bulacan, La Goina and
Moron, SO that Manila win thus be at
tackled by land and sea. am striving to
raise the courage of the Inhabitants and
will exhaust every means of resistance;
but distrust the natives and the volun-
teers because there have already been
many desertions. Baccor and linus have
already been seized. The insurrection has
reached great proportions; and if cannot
count upon the support of the country,
the forces at my disposal will not suffice
to hold the ground against two enemies.
General Correa, minister of war and
Captain Aunon, minister of marine have
gone to the palace to confer with the
Queen Regent as to General Augustus
communication. 1t is reported that
Spaniards at Manila have already been
compelled to take refuge in the fortified
part of the town. 80 n4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-09
CUBANs TAKE Ill PRISONERS.
Killed rs Men and Put to Flight 1900
Spaniards in Battle at Jiguani Near
Santiago.

Washington, June S.-The Cuban lega-
ton has received word that a column of
Spanish troops, 1900 strong, has been de.
feated by the Cubans at Jiguani, near
Santiago. Seventy-six were killed, and
one colonel, seven captains and 1O3
privates of the Spanishl forces were taken
prisoners.
The battle was fought on May 90. The
Spaniards were surprised by being at
tackled by division of the 1st corps, be-
longing to Gen. Calixto Garcia's COM
mand, under the leadership of Col. Jose
Jesus Rabi. With him also were Col.
Lord, commanding the 1st cavalry, and
Col. Montaire Of the infantry regiment
"Cuba Libre.
The Cubans advanced in good order.
being we'll equipped with arms and am
munition, and took the enemy completelv
by surprise. At the start the Spaniards
scattered, but afterward made an effort
to rally their forces. They only succeeded
in being able to retreat in regular order
to the village of Palma.
There they were reinforced by several
hundred men from Aguacote and Arroya
Blanco and turned upon the Cubans, and
the bnttle was renewed with fury. The
Spaniards wsre beginning to recover some
Of the ground which they had lost, when
at most opportune moment the Cuban
regiment "Aguillera" came up from Gen,
Garcia's command and attacked the
enemy in the rear.
simultaneously with this the regiment
Santiago" attacked them upon the left
flank, so that the Spaniards were forced
to fight, hemmed in on both sides.
After six hours hard fighting the
Spaniards raised flag of truce and ex.
pressed themselves as being willing to
surrender.
The Cubans sustained heavy loss, bu,
1t was considerably smaller than that o.
the Spaniards. 1t is reported that there
we're As killed, including five officers O
| lasser rank, and about GO woundeG.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-09
VICTORY FOR SENATE.

Washington, June 9-Unless most
carefully arranged plans fail Of realization,
the conferees of the two houses of Con.
gress of the war revenue bill, will
make their report to the Senate tomor.
row. When today's meeting closed, prac,
tically all the differences between the
houses had been adjusted except those
on tobacco, and the coinage of the silver
seigniorage, though there were some
points still to be settled with reference
to the proposed issue Of bonds and certi.
ficates of indebtedness. The settlement
so far obtained is victory for the Sen.
ate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-09
Land ATTACK EXPECTED.
Americans and Insurgents Form a
Junction.

New York, June s.-A special from
Cape Haytien says the Americans and
insurgents have formed junction near
Santiago and that land attack on the
city is momentarily expected. The Span.
iards claim to have "a 900 seasoned troops
in Santiago.
The special further says that Col.
Thenus, a renowned Austrian artillerist,
in the Spanish service was killed in Mon
days bombardment of the forts of Santi-
ago harbor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-09

approximately 1900 men: the Victoria
which is at Tacoma; the Olympia, which
will be at Tacoma on the 10Th inst; the
Arizona, which will be at Tacoma, July
10.
These latter three vessels belong to the
Northern Pacific Steamship company
and their charter depends upon the
granting to them by Congress Of an
Am srican register. The terms of the
charter are satisfactory to the department.,
The department. also has the privilege
Of taking the Tacoma and the Columbia,
of the Northern Pacific if they are need
ed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-09
RAISE GUNBOATS

San Francisco, California, June s.-The
r1n;ted States government will raise the
cr.nish vessels sunk in Manila harbor by
Admiral Dewey's gunners Three San
Francisco firms, T. P. Whitelaw g. Son,
A. W. Woodside & Co., and the Pacific
Mail Steamship company, will be called
on for bids for Undertaking the work. l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-09
EUROPE QUIESCENT REGARDING
WAR.

Washington, June s.-Neither the state
department. nor any of the foreign estab-
l1shments here have any information
bearing out the statement Of the Paris
correspondent of the London Standard
that France and Russia are exchanging
notes with view to having questions
arising from the occupation by the Unit
ed States Of islands in Asiatio waters,
submitted to an international congress.
Diplomatic officials here say that
all Europe is quiescent as to Intervention,
mediation. peace and all other questions
relating to the war.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-09
S PERFECT HAIL OF BOMBS
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup Of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIa SYRUP Co.
only, knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoGNIA FIG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
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of the excellence of its remedy. 1t is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
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effects, please remember the name of
the Company
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-09
HORSEMAN ROBBED.

Boston, June s.-A. N. Bea n. we'll
known and old time Lawrence horse deal
er and livery stable keeper, who cana to
Boston today to buy set of harnesses, to
nav for some horses that he had recently
purchased at sale stable, and to loan
money on notes, had his pockets picked
on Portland street, and lost about $1,000
in notes and cash. There is no clew.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-09
SPANISH CABINET RESIGN.

Paris. June 9.-The following semi
official note was issued this sfternoon:
The ministers have placed their resigna-
tions at the disposal of Mr.. Meline, 1.-THE
premier), who, If his policy, is approved
by the chamber, will remodel tbs cabinet
on the broadcast basis, in accordance with
the indications of the recent elections.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-09
Spaniards Compelled to Abandon Their Position
and Retreat to the Town.
FROM AGUINALDO.
Recounts His Victories in
Philippines.
CAVITE AND OTHER PLACES
TAKEN.
The Spanish Commander Has Issued Orders to Burn
Caimanera Before Surrendering

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COL. WHITNEY IN COMMAND.

Boston, June s.-Orders were issued
from the Adjutant Generals office this
forenoon, placing Col. J. FL. Whitney,
Fifth Infantry, in command of the second
brigade NJ V NJ, vice Bancroft, mustered
into the United States service.
Lieut., Col. Oakes, by the same order, is
placed in command of the 9TH regiment.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-26
PROSPERITY OF THE FUTURE.

Improvement inevitably follows
perseverance. This country and its
surroundings are susceptible, through
the various industries, Of being made
the richest section within a radius
Of many miles.
At this center, Scranton, there Is,
for wealth and prosperity combined,
untold possibilities of future success.
Here we have the oyster, the fish, the
schrimp, the fruit and other means of
making men independent Of a world
and masters OF that for which all
s%triye-a livelihood. Nay, more than
q livelihood is to be won in this sec,
tion blessed Of prosperity-there is d
fortune for those who seek and strive
We would gladly welcome to oul
midst those in whom we could trusI
as honorable citizens and improyers
of a land and water, which needs onl,
the capital. industry and the perse
| verance OF such men.
Whether they come from the North
or the East, or the West Of our glori
Gus republic, let them feel assured
that. the hand Of friendship will b,
extended them, and the hearts OF on,
Southern citizens will say to them
| Welcome.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-26
A vEXED QUESTION SETTLED BY TIKI
FEDERAL COURT,
A Burden to jackson County's Shipping
Interests Removed.

A case OF no small moment to the
commercial interests OF Scranton and
Moss Point and to vessels bound TO
the Port OF Pascagoula was decided by
Judge Henry U. Niles at Mississippi
City on the 18th inst.
The Harrison county pilots have al
ways claimed the right to exact two
compulsory pilotages'on vessels bound
to our Port via Ship Island or Quaran-
tine station, but in August OF last
year when they tried to enforce the
same as against the schooner SirOcO,
a snag was struck. Captain Reid, Of
the Siroco, thought two inward bound
pilotages unjust, and consulted
Messrs. Denny & Woods, attorneys
OF this place, who advised him not to
pay ~pllotages demanded; that double
pilotages were burdensome, 10 their
opinion, illegal. Acting upon their
advice, Capt. Reid refused to pay more
than n pilotage, whereupon his YES
sci was seized under a libel sued out
out by Messrs White & Neville for the
Biloxi Pilot Association. When the
case was tried before Judge Niles he
sustained the position OF Messrs.
Denny s. Woods, by holding the pilots
ONLY ENTITLED TO ONE INWARD RI.
LoTAGE.
To the courageous Captain Reid,
who felt that the charge made against
his vessel for double pilotage was an
imposition, not warranted by law,
who refused to submit thereto, and
carried the matter to the court for
adjudication, and thus obtained vim
dication, due credit should be given.
He has caused the vexed and costly
question to be fully and finally settled
for all vessels entering this port.
In justice and credit to the pilots of
Jackson county, be it said, they have
never attempted the collection OF
double pilotage in the manner stated.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-26
ITEMS.
BY O.

"|N
Plenty Of rain kr everybody.
The village Of Brswton is fast coming<oth the
front.
Turner 4 Ashley have s~tsrted-41Rjr saw
mill. Charley Bhlsvs pulls VIC ieayer~
Messrs. D. Webster Mcleod and Joe q
I.eatherbury, two well-known timber mel,
paid Brewton a flying visit this week.
Miss Hattie Cox, Of High Level, Is q guest
Of Miss Sadie GRAHAM.
Mr.. Joe Griffin, Of Perry county, is in town
this week, looking after his log business.
Nj. Walter Green paid Brewton a business
visit this week. Wal looks As handsome as
ever. Some Of the boys believe in having
lots Of fresh air when they pull fodder.
Some people don't believe IN having Sunday
school in the evening.
Some VI the boys need a pilot when they "a
to 4 dance, but high water don't turn them
back. 2
Mr.. w.P. Flurry, the wsll.kuowp clothing
drummer, is In town qNits often.
Miss Sadie Grshsn b viaisiss friends a
Moss Print.
The JET Ravens public seAeel, tssRht b
Pref. n. J. Allen, 1t Ussen epsiags, wei
closed THE wssk. nfs Allan Il . god teacher
and ws hcps "a have hin again.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-26
AWFUL SITUATION AT CAMP
THOMAS.

Eighty eight men were sent home
this week from the First Regiment.
Some OF them were in cots, others
could walk only by the assistance OF
comrades, while many of them were
weak and ematiated from a long seige
Of typhoid fever. The Meridian Star,
OF Monday last says:
THE men who arrived here report
the most wretched conditions exist
ing at Chickamauga. The sick are
packed away like cattle in imprOvlsed
hospitals, given no attention by the
physicians and with only inexperi.
enced nurses as a be had from a de-
tail Of company men.
''Thrce or four days ago l40 men
were removed from an overcrswtGd
hospital to a new one. Tile next
morning thereSwcre 1l5 living.
t..Bfe like dogs is the way one
young fellow put 1t. God knows
hope never to have to 90 back there.
"There we're three hundred in the
hospitals from the First Regiment ;
few days ago. How many OF these
poor fellows will cross Owe the river
and leave to their family the knowl
edge Of the terrible sacrifice required
by an incompetent War department
time only will tell.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-26
LAND NOTICE,

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. MISS, |
~ July 70, 1893. I
Notice is hereby given that the following
fuAacd settler has filed notice Of his inten-
fion to make final proof in support OF his
claim, and that said proof will he made be-
fore the clerk Of circuit court, Jackson cOun-
ty, at Scranton, Miss, OF September 10, 1893,
viz:
Lawson Pearce, of Howell P. o., Miss.
homestead No. %. 1894. for the II hi, ne or. SC
or OF nc ar and ne or of NV Or, section s, town.
ship 3 south. range west.
He m the following witnesses 70 prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tion Of said land, viz;
Frank z Dean, Dawson Walters. Jr., OF
Howell p. o.. jackson county, Miss; John II,
GOff, OF Big Point 20, jackson county, Miss
Hugh Harrington, OF Wade 7. o., Jackson
county, Miss.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance Of such proof, or who knows %!
any substantial reason. under the law and
the regulations OF the Interior Department
why such proof should not be allowed. will
be given AN opportunity at the abOye men.
toned time and place TO cross examine thu
witnesses OF said claimant. and to offer evi.
dence In rebuttal Of that submitted by
claimant.
JAMES HILL, Register.
July ~, 1903. 24-8t