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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-08
srAIN oLAIMs A vIcToRY.
Our Squadron Reported Defeated I'm
the Atlantic.

Madrid. May IA dispatch from Gibral-
tar says II is rumored there that the Span
ish and American squadrons have had an
engagement in the Atlantic, resulting in
favor Of the spanish fleets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-08
nLANco REPORTS BoMBARDMENr.
Says Only Nineteen Shots out of six-
ty-Ffve We're Effective.

ty-Ftve Were Effective.
Madrid, May 7. s p. m--Captain General
Blanco wires from Havana as follows:
zone Of the enemys ships ventured With
in the range Of one of our batteries, which
inflicted slight damage, and compelled the
ship to retire at full speed.
Another vessel bombarded the batteries
at the entrance to Matanzas, firing sixty
five projectnes at the beacon light ana
block house. which were struck nineteen
times and damaged.
sOnly one soldier was wounded.s
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-08
CAPTURE or PANAY CLAIMED.
spanish Alleged 40 Have Secured the
Rebel Stronghold.

Madrid, May Z, 4:sO p. m.-An official dis
patch received here by way of Labuan,
an island and British colony, six miles
from the coast of Borneo. says the Span
lards have captured the island OF Panay,
one OF the Philippine group, which Is satd
to have been the headquarters OF the In
surgents against the government Of Spain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-08
PORTO RICO no SEE a FIGHT.
spanish Fleet Expected There
Hourly with 1000 Men.

Port au Prince, HaytI. May lit is re-
ported at Porto Rico that the Spanish
feet from the Canary Islands is expected
there hourly with 400 men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-08
cADIz SQUADRON READY.
camara 10 Command II, and Its Des-
tInation secret.

Madrid, May Z. 4:3O p. m.-Admiral Ca
mara to-day takes command OF the cadiz
squadron, to which he was recently ap-
pointed. the concentration OF the feet be-
ing completed. The destination Of the
squadron Is kept secret
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-08
DON CARLOS TO UNFuRL HIS FLAG.
Followers on This side OF the Ocean
Crossing to EoIIoNv Him.

Crossing TO Follow Him.
New York, May THE Commercial Ad-
vertlser to-day publishes the following; "A
manifesto has been issued by Don Carlos,
calling upon his loyal followers through
out the United States and South America
20 join him.
Some will leave here on steamships
sailing to-day; others have left already,
and still more will leave as soon as they
can settle up their AFFAIRS In this coun-
try"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-08

a2-Fort Cavite.
13-Paronaqui fortihcatons.
Distance from Manila to Corregidor Is
land, 25 miles. Distance around the cir
cumference OF the bay, from Restingo to
Mariyeles, 120 miles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-08
CONGRATULATIONS oABLEn.

President Thanks lsesveS ard His
Men in Name of American People.
Washington, May 7.--Formal announce
nent of the brilliant achievement at Ma
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
FUNERAL OF DANIEL W. KENsEL

FUNERAL OF DANIEL W. KENSELL
The funeral of the late Mr. Daniel W..
Kensell was held at two O'Clock yesterday
afternoon from his former residence, 749
Congress street. There was large at
tendsnce of Mr.. Kensell's business associ-
ates, relatives and friends. Rev. Mr..
Hack of the Second P arish church offici-
ated. His remarks concerning the life OF
the deceased were impressive and appro-
pirate and his tribute was worthy one.
The services were interspersed with music
by a mixed quartette, composed OF Messrs.
A. B. Hall, Harry Merrill, Mrs. Hallook
and Miss Henrietta Rice. The floral offcr-
ings were very profuse, the casket being
pIaced in u bower of flowers.
The pail bearers were Messrs. Leander
Fobes, James P. Baxter, Sidney Thaxter
and Lyman Cousins, representing the
Masonic fraternity, the Merchants bank,
Commercial street merchants and Second
Parish church.
The interment was in the family lot at
Evergreen cemetery.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
HARsoR NOTES.
Items of Interest Picked Up Along the
Shore.
1t was foggy day In the harbor yestsr-

1t was foggy day In the harbor yester-
day.
The ocean towboat Cumberland OF
Baltimore, came steaming slowly in with
the big barge A coal laden. The Cumber-
land is comparatively new boat and is
one of the finest of the ocean tugs that
has never been here. She is flied with
electricity, search light and all the
modern improvements and also has very
powerful engines.
The towboat Ice King brought in
barges Blizzard, Buoyant and Buttrsss,
all ice laden. They were loaded down
east and are bound west, coming in here
for a harbor.
The fireboat had more or less work to
do yesterday forenoon in moving vessels
that had dropped anchors in the channel
Lobster arrivals were, V. NJ. Brewer,
$500 for kennedy; Carrie and Mildred,
1900 for Boothby, and Ida and Blanche,
1900 for j. W. Trefethen.
The Italian bark Africa, Captain
Treglia, is the same vessel that picked up
about two years ago the Portland schoon-
er John J. Marsh. Many will remem Der
that the Marsh was formerly bark and
that, after being converted into sohoon-
er, she met disaster on her first trip. The
Africa licked up the shipwrecked crew
after they had 1oated about in an open
boat for eight days. Captain ,Treglia was
then second mate OF the Africa.
Schooner 9. Nj. Brainard arrived with
O cargo of coal for the Maine Central.
The new wharf where formerly stood
shed No. at the Grand Trunk, is nearly
completed and the frame work for the
new freight shed is pretty we'll along. A
large crew is working constantly and the
wharf and shed will all be ready for bust
ness by the time the first ocean steamship
arrives in port.
The big coal barge Alabama was lowed
to the Maine Central yesterday afternoon
by the tug G. A. Warren to discharge her
cargo.
Schooner Native American Is in for a
harbor. Schooner Ann Is also in with
granite. bound west.
Julia Baker arrived light and the Sa-
moset brought in fish.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
A LANDMARK GONE.

George Slemons, who died at his home
on Congress street, Westbrook on We'd
nestiay, was the second and last surviving
but one of the eight children of Col. VIM
Slemons, who was prominent figure in
the early history OF Westbrook.
George Slemons was born on the goth
of August, 1917, and cast his first vote
for Harrison in 1910.
Like his father he was stout Wing,
but joined the Republican party at its
formation and always acted with it to
the end.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
MARRIAGES.

In this city, Sept. 81. by Rev. A. b. Wright.
William Leroy Merrill and Miss Margaret Isa-
bel Grunsditch, both of Portland.
In this city, Sept 81, by Rev. A. II. Wright.
Capt Roscoe S. Davis and Miss Hattie s. Ger
IRISH, both of Portland.
Frank d. Edwards and Miss Anna II. Henrik
In this city, Sept. 10. by Rev. ". $. Ayres,
George f. Scribner and Kiss clara /. Jason.
James Wilmot and Miss Efhe M. Sleeves, both
of Portland.
In Scarboro, Sept. 20. by Rev. j, G. Merrill,
Edw s. Fogg and Sadie E. Libby.
In Rochester, N. H., Sept. IA. Jas. X. Turner
and Mrs. Matilda J. johnson, both OF South
Portland.
In Bath, Sept. 20. James 7. Bonney and Miss
Annie StrOut
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
WE'LL KNOWN HOTEL MEN IN
n, TOWN

A party of we'll known hotel men left
Boston on the LIS p. IN. train yesterday
on their way to Moosehead Lake, com
posed of Mr. William Wallace editor OF
the Home Journal; J. j. Hickey of the
United States Hotel; j. r. Meade, Hotel
Hamilton, Bermuda; G. G. Butler,
Woodland Park Hotel, Auburndale;
Hale Howard, Phoenix Furniture Co.,
Grand Rapids, Mich. Charles B. Turn
er, Rockland House, Nantasket. The
party arrived OF s p m.. and were re-
ceived by Mr.. Nunns, proprietor of the
Falmouth Hotel, whose house was their
head quarters during their few hours stay
in the city. They inspected the house in
it's new dress and were exceedingly
pleased with it.
The party left at II p. M, on the train
for Bangor. 1t Is said that they will be
the guests of Mr.. Cumming of the Mt.
Kineo House, and will attend meeting
of the directors of the Hotel Mems ASCOT
alton to be held at..Bangor on Wednesday
next,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
DEATHS.

In Deering, Sept. %. william H. Morse. aged
AZ years months.
Funeral services Sunday afternoon at o'clk
in Blddeford, Sept. IS, William r. Doyle,
In Biddeford, Sept. 10. Melina c. Daniels,
In East Auburn. Mrs. Sarah Goodwin, aged
In Boothbay, Sept. Is, Mrs. Abigail Blair.
An Pshons Ferry, Sept. 1s, Lyman Chainey.
aged 90 years.
[The funeral of the late George Slemons will
take place OH Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
from his late residence, IN Westbrook.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
NEW HOTEL IN DEER1NG.

1t is reported that the Capt Benjamin
Lewis property on Spring street, Deer
ing, is TO be used in the future for first
class suburban hotel. Parties out of town
will have charge and the house will be
thoroughly retitted with steam heat and
modern plumbing.
An addition will be built on the rear
for kitchen and dining hall, and thsre
is possibility of livery stable being
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
SAW EVERY PRESIDENT.
Miss Thurza Emery, 1o3 Years Old, Dies at
Eliot, Me.-Her Father Was Revolu-
tionary Soldie'.

Miss Thurza Emery, said to be the
Oldest woman in this part of the state,
died at her home in Eliot Wednesday
night aged 1O3 years, z months and 9
days, of paralytic shock.
Miss Emery had seen the long line Of
presidents from Washington down, and
until fewJ days previous to her death
was remarkably alert and active. In her
advanced years she was able to do sewing
and considerable houseworg, and was as
bright and quick with her memory as
most people of seventy years.
1t was her rare experience to be one of
the bevy of maidens who showered with
flowers the pathway of the illustrious
Lafayette when he visited Portsmouth in
1893. Her father, John Emery, was a
revolutionary soldier, and her brothers,
John and Nathan, both long since de-
ceased, shouldered muskets in the war of
1912.
Miss Emery was born in Kittery, now
Eliot March 10, 1875. Her father died at
the age of Co. her mother, Prudence
Emery, died at rs. The family lived in
the blockhouse on Garrison hill, which is
still standing. In it she was born and
lived until she was quite girl.
She told an amusing story the other
day. She said her mothsr went out to a
neighbours one day and told her If she
saw an Indian to fire the gun and some
one would come to her help She showed
her how to fire it before she went away.
Thuzra saw an Indian coming near the
blockhouse and got the gun to sound the
alarm, but before she could fire it he
halted and walked off. In her fright she
had presented the wrong end of the gun.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
RALLY MEETING AT PEAKS.

The Christian Endeavor Society con-
nected with the Methodist Church at
Peaks Island have arranged for rally
mseting next Tuesday evening. There is
to be good singing, and no doubt the go
ciety will be greatly benefited by his SER
vice. The meeting will be led by MIR.
Charles H. Mosely, who was recently
elected to life membership in the United
Society of Christian Endeavor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
MIR. BURNS A CANDIDATE.

A Bangor News special from Westbrook
says: A new complication has entered
the speakership contest. An unexpected
himself a candidate and is out for sup
port. This man is big and handsome
Thurston S. Burns of Westbrook, mama
ger of big life insurance company, old
time school teacher, and all-round gentle
man. Though the strength of Mr.. Burns
is as yet unknown. it is great and will
have staying qualities, which its opponents
cannot afford to ignore. AS the only
aspirant for the place from the western
part of the state he will swing many
votes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
MAJOR HoxIR's SUCCESSOR.

Major Solomon W. Roessler, of the en-
gipeer corps, who will assume the duties
of improving Maine rivers and harbors
after October IS, next in succession to
Major Hoxie, is native of the State of
Illinois. He was appointed to the Military
academy from that state and became a
second lieutenant of engineers June ID,
1877. Hs was made first lieutenant of
engineers December 81, 1880, and a
captain January 10, 1887. His promotion
to major was announced only recently.
He has been at Willetts Point for some
time and is regarded as an excellent
officsr FL 4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
ON SUSPICION OF LARCENY.

The police arrested yesterday man
who said his name was Andrew Smith,
carpenter by trade, and claiming
Hampton, N. B., as his residence, for
attempting to sell II overcoats. part new
and part second hand, at 148 Lincoln
street. He claimed the garments were
bought by him in Hampton of second
hand clothing dealer named Hagan.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE ROBINSON.

BEFORE JUDGE ROBINSON.
Friday-William M Phelps, intoxica-
ton; fined 50 and costs.
Francis O'Hara, intoxication; fined ~
and costs.
william Giillen, intoxication; fined So
and costs.
James II. Mckay, intoxication; thirty
days in the county Jail.
Patrick F. Conley, intoxication, thirty
days in the county jail; suspended during
good behavior; pledge one year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

These transfers of real estate have been
recorded:
Adele Mutty to Maxine Kivonack, both
of Brunswick, land in Brunswick.
Clara A. Richardson of Norfolk. Va,
to Almon l.. Frank of Portland, land
with buildings in Deering.
Arthur II. Norton of Deering to Eliza
beth G. Norton of Standish, for $3.50,
homestead farm in Standish
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24

In this column will be found Mrs.
Schumacher's card, announcing private
instruction in German.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
INSTRUCTION.
rvRS. SCHUMACHER.

formerly OF the Bellows School and now con,
nected with the Portland School for GIFTS. VIII
receive private pupils Special attention given
to students preparing for college, and classes
formed i'll reading. Beginners also taken. FoT
further particulars inquire at No. Cunherianu
Terrace. Monday, Wednesday and Friday after
nnons sep24du
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

PORTLAND. September "a, 1898.
1NHERE are days
Il when an u mbrel-
e ~ la or a Mackin-
tosh or both are absolute
ly essential to comfort. to
health and to peace of
mind.
Unpreparedness m ay
be fatal to all three.
He is a wise man and
she is a wise woman who
has ready at hand, pro-
lection from the elements.
There's a completeness
about the great Umbrella
stock here that makes it
unlike any other, makes
it a better one for you to
choose from whether you
are to get the humble dol
lar one for every day use
Ito lend, to lose; or the
more pretentious silk one
with an elegant carved or
silvered handle that costs
a ten dollar bill.
They are all here, all
kinds, for yourself, for
children.
And Mackintoshes for
all.
OWEN MOORE. & co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24

run In connection with the hotel. Definite
arrangements have not been completed
as yet, but it is reasonably certain that
Deering is to have hotel that will be
first.class in every respect.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
STEAMER MADELEINE EXCURSION

Don't forget the sail to Orr's Island,
Cundy's Harbor and New Meadows river
tomorrow. Steamer Madeleine will take
steamer Percy VS. place on this route.
leaving Portland Pier at 10 a. IN. and
returning at 5 p. m. Take lunch with
you If you intend to 60 up the river.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT

The September term of the United
O'Clock yesterday morning with Judge
Webb presiding. Prayer was offered by
Rev. Joseph b. Shepherd of St. Paul's
church. The docket was called over and
cases assigned for trial during the term.
The jurors will be impanelled next Tues
day at ten O'Clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
JAMES A. Balm,
Teacher of Piano and Organ.

Beginners given u thorough foundation on
the rudments of music. and the patronage of
advance players solicited. Especial attention
given to Technic Phrasing, Sight Reading.
Memorzing, Solo and Accompaniment Work
Address 1856 Congress : t., Portland. Me
In studio from to IL a. m. and to p. m.
seP4 eod1m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-24
VOLUNTEER AID ASSOCIATION

Mrs. Joseph G. White, treasurer of the
Volunteer Aid. Association, reports the
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-23
an INTERESTING MOVE.

Many men who have "call'' from
the Lord to preach His gospel are wait
ing in vain for call from some church
composed of the Lords people. How to
deal with the over-supply of ministers
is one Of the problems that is pressing
for solution. The Presbyterian Synod
Of Toronto has suggested a remedy for
the over-supply of ministers of that de-
nomination in the province. 1t has ap-
proved Of ar. overture to the General
Assembly, proposing to create a board
Of examiners similar to the Ontario
of all seeking to become students of
theology, and finally to test the schol-
arship and qualifications Of every stu
dent of divinity before he receives a
license to preach as a Presbyterian
minister. In advocacy of the overture
one minister argued that the Church
ought to keep the power of testing
those going into the ministry and not
leave the colleges to do so. He did not
deny that there were many scholarly
men in the church who had gone
through under the present system, but
there were also quite number who
were not up to the desired standard.
He pointed to the large number who
were being placed annually in the field.
number far greater than the demand.
Last year there were fifty ministers in
the church looking for charges, and
there were only fifty vacancies, and
these generally in augmented congre-
cations. About ninety had been thrown
on the field this year, making in all one
hundred and forty, all of whom were
now looking for charges. If the test
were made more severe the supply of
ministers would be more commensurate
with the demand and it would have a
beneficial effect on the question of sal
aries.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-23
SUPPOSED.

Caller-Can / see your typewriter
few minutes? Business man--Shes en-
gagged, sir. Caller-That's all right, sir.
I'm the fellow.-Truth.
WAS your parting with George as
affecting as you expected? mo. I
had horrid cold sore on my lip
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
"Smallman doesn't seem to amount
to much, does hep mo; he's of no
more consequence than thermometer
on a pleasant day."-Puck.
IT don't know" muttered Fog, as he
struggled through the bulletin-reading
throng, "as it is such a great thing af-
ter all that so many of our people are
able to read."-Boston Transcript.
Little brother-What do you suppose
Rip Van Wrinkle first thought when he
woke up and found how long his beard
had grown? Bigger brother-That
he'd turned populist while he slept
Puck.
In Manila Bay.-''I noticed some time
ago that Spain had a torpedo boat that
would stay under the water for hours
Spain has boats that will stay under
the water forever."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
II thought you were going to the
war"
so I was; but the heartless recruit
ing officer wouldn't allow me to take
my bicycle along. "--Philadelphia North
American.
Mrs Kelly-The doctor SEE yez are to
how one glass av whiskey three tonnes
a day.
Mr.. Kelly-All roight, Norah. Oi'll
take one glass now an another one in
foive minutes an another one in tin
minutes.-Judge.
"They tell me that Blakely is not rich
and yet there is not day but what the
wagon from the jewelers. and the mer-
chants stops there"
That's so. She's one of these women
that has things sent home ON disap-
prevail. "-Detroit Free Press.
81 can't think of allowing the United
States to take possession of the Philip
pine Islands without having something
to say in the matter" remarked the
European monarch.
"Well," answered the trusted adviser,
"Ill tell you what l would do. I'd find
out what course the United States in
tends to pursue and then suggest it,
Washington Star.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-23
TRADITIONAL FRIENDSHIP.

We are hearing more about "the ira
ditional friendship between France
and this country than we were awhile
ago. The French government and the
French press now say that we are their
dear brothers and sisters and they are
kissing us in true French fashion. LIE
Petit Journal, the most widely read
newspaper in France, is little franker
in it's talk than some of the other
papers, and it probably sets forth
Frances present attitude toward the
United States correctly in the following
pleasant paragraph: While it is very
true that Frances sympathy with
Spain In her quarrel with the Yankees
is most natural and most proper, still
it's expression should be kept within
prudent limits, and it should not be al
lowed to come between the Partisan
tradesman and the American dollar. 1t
is for some Of our good Partisan jour-
nails, and also for those of Marsetlles,
to bear this in mind before it is too
late, and by few finely turned phrases
concerning the friendship between
Washington and Lafayette recall the
excited Yankees to a remembrance of
their great obligation to France.
The talk that United States women
wouldn't buy French gowns and mil
linery, and that Paris wouldn't be in
Yankees this year seems to be having
some effect. Traditional dollars, tradi-
tional friendship.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-23
THE SPANISH CRAFT.

The regular Sunday yarn was
promptly on hand. This time it was
the Spanish squadron that suffered.
Twelve ships were destroyed, and they
stayed destroyed until the Associated
Press sent out yesterday morning the
official denial of the statement. Then
they became as active and ubiquitous
as ever, and if they were not destroyed
yesterday are now at Cadiz, Manila,
Martinique, Santiago de Cuba, Havana,
Galveston, Newport, Boston and Hall
fax.
The great battle is still Imminent"
Admiral Cervera the crafty has not
sent word where and when he will be
prepared to sustain Spanish honor"
and it may be as difficult to find him
as it has been. The latest report is
that he will return to Martinique to
coal. Perhaps he will, and perhaps
things may be so arranged to-day or
tomorrow that he will not need any
more coal. He Is certainly an artful
dodger, and the indications are that he
didn't come over here to fight, but to
show the Commercials" what a Span
ish sailor can do in the way of "strat-
egy." He must be nearly out of tricks
by this time, and we shall soon know
whether he has any fight in him.