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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-29
FRANCES BACKING DOWN.
And London Press Has No Doubt that France
Will Wholly Yield.

London, Oct. @.-The morning news
paper editorials regard Major Marchand' s
movement from Fashoda to Khartoum as
| indicative of a yielding on the specific
question in controversy, although the po-
stion is officially unatered. 1t is as
sumed that he will push on to Cairo in
| order to be in direct communication with
the French government, and that on
| reaching there he will represent to Paris
| the, ,impossibility of remaining at Fashoda
authority to withdraw his entire force
The Times says: THE desire ascribed
to France to raise. general discussion
| the ridiculous claim circulated in ill-in-
formed quarters. yesterday (Friday), that
we intended to play into her hands by de-
ciaring a protectorate over Egypt. Moth
ing could be more unlikely at the present
moment.
The Daily News takes it for granted
that Major Marchand will come to Paris.
The first cabinet minister to speak pub
licly since the cabinet council, Thursday
is Lord Balfour of Burleigh, secretary for
Scotland, who, when addressing a meet
ing, last evening, at GalaShels, Scotland
declared that it was the settled policy OF
the government that the valley of the
Nile must be Egyptian territory. Earl
Lord Rosebery's government, made a
strong speech. last night, at Greenock,
endorsed Lord Salisbury's attitude toward
the Egyptian question and referred with
the greatest satisfaction to the prospect
of an Anglo-Saxon entente.''
Baron De Courcel, the French ambas-
sador had another long interview at the
f,3 foreign is; office yesterday G'riday). with
Sir Thomas Sanderson, permanent under
secretary of state for foreign affairs. and
there is no doubt that important matters
We're under consideration. The rumor
was circulated on the Paris bouevards,
yesterday, that Major Marchand would
be recalled from Fashoda, but on neither
side of the channel-certainly not on this
side--is any serious attention paid to the
rumor that England will declare a pro-
tectorate over Egypt.
The Paris correspondent of the STAN
dard says. Il have excellent authority for
the assertion that Major Marchand left
Fashoda on his own initiative. but that
ne will demand permission to withraw
the mission, since his men are dying of
hunger and disease"
The special correspondent of the Daily
News at Omdurman telegraphs: II have
reason to believe that Major Marchand is
waiting for instructions to withdraw the
French mission from Fashoda.''
The Paris correspondent of the Times
says: If France directs Major Marchand
to retire from Fashoda, she will refuse TO
enter on ulterior negotiations, preferring
to leave the question quite open and
awaiting q more favorable opportunity to
reopen it"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-29
HON. E. o. JEps0N DEAD.
Town Of China Loses Respected and Valued
Citizen, Friday Morning.

China, Me-, Oct. 2S-(SpeciaD.-we
are panied to record the somewhat sud-
den demise of Hon. Elijah d. Jepson.
who died at $50 O'Clock. Friday morn
ing, of valvular disease of the hear.
Mr. Jepson had been an invalid for
some time. but was able to be up and
about most of the time until very re-
Gently. He had held many public off,
ces of this town. Was collector for
IL years, 1876 to sc inclusive, was on the
board Of selectmen four years, 1894 to
~, inclusive. member of the Legis.
lature from China class in 1882, and
was deputy sheriff three terms. His age
was about 65. His wife and one son.
Elwood Jepson of Waterville, survive
him. He was twice married
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-29

greatest interest in the education and
advancement of young people.
AT the church the funeral discourse
was delivered by Rev. Asa Bradley of
the Universalist church. He spoke elo-
quently of the many endearing and
enobling qualities which had made the
doctors life a life worthy to be follow
ed as an example. by the school chill
dren assembled, his brother Masons,
and by the community as whole.
The Universalist choir consisting of
Mrs. L. E. Jones, Mrs. Bert Torsey,
Ronald Mcllroy and Mr.. Woodman,
rendered music for the occasion.
AT 3 o'clock the procession escorted
the remains to the cemetery where the
full ritualistic ceremony of the Knight
Tmplar burial was performed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-29
Knox County Teachers Fall Convention.

Rockland, Me-. Oct. 2S.-The teachers
of the Knox County Teachers Associa-
ton held their fall convention at Vinal-
haven. today. under very favorable
circumstances. A large delegation of
teachers was present and the meetings
were very interesting. The forenoon
session was devoted to literary work
and In the afternoon the business
meeing was held. and the following off,
GERS elected: A. S. Cole, Thomaston.
president: F. II. Hill. Roclkland, sec
retary; L. E. Moulton. Rockland. SUI
pedintendent Crawford, Camden. and r.
N. Millett. Rockport, executive com.
mittee.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-29

Paris, Oct. 2S.-The French foreign
office has received dispatch from its
diplomatic agency at Cairo confirming
the reported arrival of Major Mar
chand at Khartoum.
1t is added that the major deemed it
necessary to bring personally to Caro-
the unfinished portion of his report of
his explorations. Capt. German was
left in command of the French mission
at Fashoda.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-29
Goodsized Blaze at St. John. N. 3.

st. John, N. b., Oct. 29.-At o'clock,
this morning. an alarm was rung in
for a fire in the large printing and sta
tionery establishment of J. A. McMil-
Ian. 100 Prince William street. Fire
started in the basement and had gain
ed great headway before being discov-
cred. The entire department is now on
the ground and probably no damage
will he done TO adjoining buildings.
but McMillan's five-story brick block
will be completely gutted.
The firm is one of the oldest in Can
ada and has a continental Reputation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-29
Kitchener HonoredAby the Queen.

London, Oct. est is said that a let
ter of welcome and congratulations
from the Queen, in Her Majesty's
handwriting, was handed Gen. Kitch-
ener on his arrival at Dover Twice
today, he visited the Prince of Wales
at Marlboro house, at the latter inter-
view having a long talk with the
Prince.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-29
The National League Fielding Leaders.

Washington, Oct. 2S.-President N.
Z. Young of the National Base Ball
League. tonight, made public the field
ing records of players. Lachance of
Brooklyn, leads the first basemen with
an average of .9S9; second basemen,
DAILY. Brooklyn, .9S5; third basemen,
Nash. Philadelphia, .956. shortstops.
Jennings, Baltimore, 944; fielders, Free
man, Washington, 1000; catchers, Zim-
mer, Cleveland, 971.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-29
Deems an Inquest Necessary.

Rockland. Me-, Oct. 2S.-Mrs. Emma J.
Searles, wife of VIM. Searles, Jr, of
Rockland, died, Wednesday, aged "a years
Owing TO some rumors which have since
arisen, Coroner Judkins has determined
to hold an inquest, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-29
VACATES FASHODA,
Major Marchand Thinks Khar-
toum Has Better Climate.
Is Officially Bringing Out the Report
Of His Expedition"
N. Dupuy lnformes Pres. Faure that He viii
Form Cabinet.

Cairo, Oct 2s-A boat recently dis
patched to Fashoda has reached Khar-
toum on its return journey and it IS
asserted that Major Marchand is on
board her.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-29
The Las.srs' Strike Declared on.

Brockton, Mass, Oct. 2S.-The las
ters strike in Brockton and vicinity
was declared off and the men were or
dered back to work, this morning, at
ter being out nearly six weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-29
M. Dupuy Will Form New Cabinet.

Paris, Oct. 2S.-M. Dupuy has form
ally informed President Faure he will
accept the task of forming a new cabi-
net
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-29
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting Of the Maine Cen
eral Hospital for the choice of officers
for the ensuing year and the transaction
of such other business as may legally be
presented. will be held in the office OF
the treasurer in Portland. at o'clock in
the afternoon of the first Tuesday, the
first day Of November. 1898.
+. II. BARRETT. Secretary.
Portland Oct. 10. 1885,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-29
FAIR AND WARMER.

Washington. Oct 2S.-New England
and Eastern New York: Fair; rising
temperature: fresh, southeasterly
winds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-29
PIANOS.

We loan s. to $500 on Pianos, Household
and Jewelry
Business Confidential.
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY
Opp. Cony House. Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-29
T@ eDairing,
e-1aOtleii,sg, Re- timing
Alc-dyeing Nnd dLteri1aO
Far G0r7as 2lfS

Is an important feature of our business
and we give this class of work our es-
pecial attention.
Mail orders will receive prompt and
careful attention.
H. G. BARKER, Furrier,
Corner Store, Gardiner, Me.
tues. .thurs&sat
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-10-29
$135.Oo
For a Seal Skin JACKIE

26 in. long, style of the Stuart" shown in
our catalogue. These garments are made
from Alaska seal. London dyed, and we
will guarantee them in every way. They
are lined with q heavy brown VIM. Skin
ner satin that is warranted for two
years. We have a limited number OF
these garments at the above price which
Is less than the skins can be bought for
today. SO we would advise you to make
an early selection.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-01
sHIPs sIGHrEp oFF HAYTI.
The Fleet Seemed to BE Making North
ward With An Speed

The Fleet Seemed to he Making North
ward With All Speed.
Copyright 1893 by Associated Press)
Cape Haytien, Hayti, May 31.-11:20
n. m.-The Haytien dispatch gunboat
ia Mort, which arrived here from Port
an Prince Mt 8 o'clock this morning. hay
ing the minister of public works on
board. seems to have sighted five Amer
lean warships, while passing the Mole
st. Nicholas yesterday afternoon. The
correspondent here Of the Associated
Press has just interviewed the officers
Of the Capois In Mort. and learns that
Mt about o'clock yesterday afternoon,
when the gunboat was about abreast Of
the Mole columns Of black smoke were
espied on the horizon east by north from
her bridges. The ships were about thir-
teen miles distant and there hulls could
not be fairly seen, but all appearances
Indicate that several vessels were OF
great tonnage The feet seemed to be
making northward with all speed. past
the eastern end of Cuba. and while the
officers of the Capois la Mort were OBJ
serving the vessels they were gradually
lost to view behind the protruding out
lines of Cape Maysi 1t is hardly to be
doubted that the ships sighted were
American war vessels.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-01

Copyright 1898 by Associated Press.l
Cape Haytien, Hayti, May 81. 5:15
D. m-Advices just received from H;l-
vana say that since o'clock this after
noon the American feet at Santiago de
Cuba has been eannonading the batteries
Of MORO Castle La Zecapa and Pnnta
Garda. At the same time, it is added
the American ships have been engaged
with the Spanish warships. The firing
is extremely heavy. At 3:43 D. m. the
cannonading became less heavy against
the Notifications, but was more aceentu-
ated in the locality where the fleets were
engaged.
Moro Castle is Mt the entrance Of the
harhor of Santiago de Cuba La Zecapa.
also shown on the maps as la Zecapa
Castle, is a short distance inside the
harbor entrance, and punta Garda is
situated on point well inside the har-
bor Of Santiago dc Cuba, showing that
the American fleet has entered the har-
bor according to the Havana adyices
via Cape haytien, and has engaged the
spanish feet in those waters
FLEETS AND FORTS ENGAGED.
Copyright 1898 by Associated Press)
Cape Haytien, Hayti, May 31-5:15
n. m.-The Havana advices indicate that
the American fleet has forced the en-
trance of the harbor Of Santiago de Gu
ba, and has engaged the Spanish fleet.
HEAVY CANNONADING.
Copyright 1898 by Associated Press.l
Cape Haytien, Hayti. May 31.-5:15
D. m.-Adyices from Havana say heavy
engagement is taking place ut Santiago
de Cuba.
Cape Haytien, Hayti. May 31.-The
correspondent Of the Associated Press.
who was at the signal station about the
same time. also heard sounds resembling
II cannonade The wind was in the right
direction to carry the detonations to him.
Ii seems certain that the fleet the Hay
tien gunboat saw passing Cape Maysi.
going northward, found its opportunity
OF turning backward across the trent of
an opposing force.
REPORT DISCREDITED.
Washington, d. c., May 31.-No adj
vices of an engagement at Santiago de
Cuba have reached the navy department.
and officials discredit the report.
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SANTIAGO BoMBARDED.
Copyright 1898 by Associated Pres.

Copyright 1898 by Associated Press J
Port Au Prince, Hayti, May 81
About o'clock this afternoon an
American squadron of fourteen war
ships, of which the cruiser New York
displayed the flag Of Rear Admiral
Sampson, and number of torpedo boats.
began a bombardment with heavy guns
OF the forts and the harbor Of Santiago
dc Cuba.
The American fire was directed prin
cipaiiy against the forts and the har-
bor.
The forts Of MORO Castle. Ia Zocapa
and Punta Gorda suffered especially.
The cannonading was very persistent
anu cannot have failed to he very de-
structiye. 1t lasted until 3:45 D. III.
The town, which is situated near the
inner end of the harbor, escaped dam
age. At 3:43 p. IN. the cannonade dim.
inished.
AT O'Clock cannon discharges were
heard at a distance presumably at seal
continuing for some time, when the FIR
ing ceased, completely. The Spanish an.
th0rities maintain strict silence MS Ia
number of victims, who were apparently
numerous.
According to advices from a Spanish
source. fourteen American warships anC
two torpedo boats were engaged in the
combat at Santiago.
A very careful fire was directed
against the batteries of Morro Castle un
I'll 3:45 D. M. when discharges of can
non began to be heard at sea, off the
port.
These discharges continued until Z
o'ckock and then entirely ceased
From the Spanish account, it is i'm
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-01
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS

Washington. May 31.-The president
To-day sent these nominations to the
Senate:
Oscar Strauss. of New York, to be
Minister to Turkey: Sixth regiment
United States volunteer infantry. to be
Lieut.. Colonel-First Lieut. Andrew s.
Rowan. 1th United States infantry; ia
be commissary OF subsistence. with rank
of maior-Robert Lee Longstreet, Of
Georgia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-01
GEN. BUTLER's COMMAND.
viii Have Charge of First Division O
Second Army Corps.

Washington. May 81 Major Gen
eral Butler. United States volunteers
will be assigned to the command Of the
First division Of The Second army corps
now in camp near Falls Church, Va. lie
is ut his home in South Carolina. and is
expected tomorrow or next day to
qualify and receive his orders.
Brigadier General Oates. Ex-Governor
of Alabama. will be assigned TO duty
with one Of the army corps ut Camp
George H. Thomas, Chickamauga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-01
FOR HARBoR DEFENSE.

Recommendation Sent to the House.
S15o.OOO for Defense of Manila
Harbor.
Washington, D. G.. May 31.-The sec
retary of war sent to the house today a
recommendation for funds for harbor de-
fense and other work in carrying on the
war.
Among other items was significant
brief one recommending $500 FOR tor
pedo defense of Manila harbor. Philip
pine Islands. to be available until eX-
pended.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-01
NEW WORKERS SICK Ar TAMPA
Several Members Of the Seventy FIRST
Regiment Are Seriously H.

Tampa. Fla, May 31-There is con
considerable sickness among the soldiers
Of the seyenty-iirst volunteers, and nj
though only one fatality has occurred SO
far, several members of the regiment are
seriously i'll. Seventeen Of them are now
under the care Of the regimental ply
sician Most of the sickness is due to
the change of weather, although long
hours Of drilling in the intense heat 10
which the northerners are unaccustom-
ed. have caused prostrations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-01
The Canteen is in Foil Operation-Question
of Seniority Among Officers-The
Date Of Commission Determines
Seniority-Colored Troops
Will be Given a Chance.
Especial War Correspondent

The troops When
equipment which is daily expected they will b"
Of The
the Springfield rifles 40 cnine
guards,
the exchange be made all those hand
for
they would he under
Illinois First Wisconsin regiments in here
These regiments selected because they equipped
He the
depot prominent
romth o Windsor Is
Last night while detail from the Queen City guards guarding the
Private Phillips
he the throwing something into the reservoir Phillips command
- ian atin dl t y ! tto man whom t,o J,o Iara Mean baG
$ believed poison the
n
one that nobody answer But one point everybody seems agreed and
that being General viii with tho that
The the their drilling and makes lighter the
camp
1t the troops they
equipped This be done weeks Many the opinion
that think
the of the naval battle srn andCer
A DON QUIXoTIc CAMPAIGN.
OF
foolish have taken his ships into such and in the place it is
thought that Commodore Scy of his game he would proceed to bag
The naval board or board OF strategy as it e has become
in the especially
Washington Cuba said pOmi
Don in reaty
far truthfnfy styled Don Quxote
though"
BILE them end cable direct the other
of information they have
the head of this board will be Admiral Std
OF
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the
LARGE CAMP AT MIAMI
Sunday. yesterday ppara
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this end is thought win established ST. Augustine
Beach perhaps The
win be those here a Miami
GLAD TO GET HOME PAPERS
All North Carolina
sale big stacks daily and usually dispose of the entire
Many other here distribution
through the News and OBJ
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A NORTH CAROIINIAN PROMOTED
in it is
King becomes assistant steward He has hereto
a II orderly in the hospital
THEY
The make Captain Hill down captain Of he
company
knowing
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monthly o S pay rol
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Continued Second Page)
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WAR BALLOON READY.

Washington. May 31-General Greely.
chief signal officer. has been informed
Of the arrival at Tampa Of a balloon
designed for use in the present war.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-01
GRADUATING EXERCISES.

The graduating exercises Of the Agri-
cultural and Mechanical college, will be
held Mt the college ut II o'clock to-day.
All friends of the college, and the friends
and parents Of the students are invited
to be present.
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THE ST. PAUL CUTS CABLE.

Key West. May 31-12:4O p. M
News received here to-day from Santa
go de Cuba. says that the auxiliary
cruiser st. Paul has cut the cable off
that port.
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possible to Judge MS to the merits Of the
encounter.
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ORDERED TO LEAVE MANILA

UWners OF BRITISH Snip Kecelyed CabIe
Message Conjectured That Dewey
Contemplates Some Action.
London. May 31.-The owners of the
British ship Genista. which has been
loading at Manila harbor received a
cable dispatch dated May oath. saying
that Rear Admiral Dewey has ordered
the vessels to leave the port. 1t is con
jecturcd that the American commander
contemplated some action.
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Havana Advices, via Cape Hatien, State that
the American Fleet at o'clock Ycster-
day Began to Bombard Moro Castle
at the Entrance Of Santiago
de Cuba Harbor.
FORCED THE FORTS
AND ENGAGED THE SHIPS

As the Cannonading Became Less Heavy Against the
ForRcations but was More Accentuated at the Lo-
caity Where the Fleets were Engaged--H
5:l5 Advices Came that the American
Fleet had Forced the Entrance to
the Harbor and had Engaged
the Spanish Fleet
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