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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
THEY REALLY DID START.

Washington, June 14.-Oficial informa-
ton has reached here that the troops real
ly started for Cuba yesterday.
The movement dragged and many of
the ships did not move until sometime
this forenoon. 1t is supposed that all the
vessels are now fairly under way.
The authorities here have determined to
withdraw the censorship thus far enforced
from Florida points some time tomorrow.
Allowing three days for the trip General
Skaters forces will be in the vicinity of
Santiago by Friday noon.
With the first expedition actually out of
the country, the authorities here have
quickly turned their attention to another
expedition, even more important than
this init al one
1t is expected that the plans for this
second invading force will be matured at
once, and that as result another expedi-
ton will leave from an Atlantic coast
point within the next ten days, this time
for Porto Rico The detail for this move
ment are approaching completion.
There are about fifteen transports al
ready available and the list will be added
to as fast as possible. Those on hand and
to be secured will readily accommodate q
force Of 10, 900 men.
Recent reports from Porto Rico have in
Dictated that the Spanish force there does
not exceed 1000 or 5000 men, so that it
may be deemed unnecessary to send q
large army of occupation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
NEWS FROM SAN JUAN,

New York, June 14.-The British
steamer Tyrian, which sailed from San
Juan, Porto Rico, June 6, arrived here
this morning.
Capt Angrove reports that the Spanish
torpedo boat destroyer Terror was In port
when he sailed. with steam up, stored
On arrival at San Juan, the Terror's
boilers were leaking. Repairs were made
and SOME tubes were fitted in the boilers.
Captain Angrove says that very little
damage was caused by the commandment;
the forts were not seriously damaged.
The captain said he visited all Of the
forts to see the result of the assault, but
could not sea anything unusual
At the gateway of one of the forts,
stands an unexplodedl American shell,
which is kept there as souvenir.
There was also in port the Alphonso
XIII. and four of the old style gunboats.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
LAST LINGERING DOUBT GONE.
Spanish Fleet Seen and Counted by Aperi-
can Officer.

Washington, June 14.-The last linger.
ing doubt that may have existed as to the
presence OF Cervera's fleet in its entirety
in Santiago harbor, was removed when
Admiral SIMPSONS dispatch reached the
navy department last night. Up to that
time information as to the number and
character of the vessels lying in the har-
Dor had been obtained through Cuban
sources supplemented by such glimpses
as could be obtained by naval officers
from the outside entrance. Now, how
ever, according to Lieut.. Blue, the ships
have actually been seen by an American
officer, counted, and inspected from such
points of advantage US were afforded by
the high hills surrounding the harbor.
The officials here are full of praise for
Lieut.. Blues achievements. He was in
the eye of military law, nothing more or
less than spy and had he been captured
by the Spaniards he would have been
executed.
Considering the fact that the marines
light at Guantanamo last Saturday night
was really the first engagement of the
war on shore. Admiral SIMPSONS refer
ence to the affair in his dispatch posted
this morning, was remarkably brief.
Hence it is inferred that perhaps too
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
MORE SPORT FOR DEWEY.

Madrid, June 1.-The government has
received despatch from Gen. Rios,
dated from Iloilo, Island of Panay, Phil
ippine Islands, which says:
Although ] have sent seven steamers
toward the Island of Luzon, on which
news from Manila, as the enemy has cut
communication. During the night of
June s, an American cruiser entered the
harbor. After accommodating she left,
going southwardly. Since then there has
been no news of the enemy's squadron.
| am taking measures to insure supplies
for the troops and Inhabitants from the
resources Of the islands. The spirit OF
the troops at the Visoayas islands is ex-
celIant ),
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
WILL BE INVESTIGATED.
A Case of Alleged Neglect of Maine
Soldier at the Trout.

A despatch from Chickamauga tells of
an alleged case of neglect of Maine
soldier in the division hospital. A man
named Williams, member of company
O, Auburn, was sent to the hospital Sun
day. He hadsbeen injured accidentally
before the regiment left Augusta, or had
been temporarily disabled in.some way or
other, but recovered. Yesterday Col.
Morton sent him to the division hospital
for proper treatment. This morning
Williams was discharged from the hospital
and wandered into the camp of the 9th
New York, where he was found in a
dazed condition. Col. Morton heard about
him and sent stretoher for him at once.
The colonel was inoensed. He believes
q man should not be treated as beast,
and in the hospital should receive gentle
and kindly treatment. The colonel sent
terse note to the chief surgeon Of the
division this afternoon, asking him to
take the man back. Maj. Bergen. Sad
Iowa, infantry, Is chief Of the hospital,
which belongs to the I'd division of the Sd
corps.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
MANILA EXPEDITION SAILS
TODAY.

San Francisco, June 1.-The troops
composing the isecond Manila expedition
boarded the transports today and the fleet
is expected to sail on Wednesday after
noon. Gen. Green will he in command of
the expedition.
Lieut.. Col. Jewett, adjutant on the staff
of Gen. Merritt, has received definite in
tructions.to go with the secondPhilippine
expedition on the steamer China He will
be accompanied by Major Bell, head of
the department of military information.
Col. Jewett, who is prominent lawyer
of Indiana, expected to sail later on with
Major General Merritt, but it was deemed
advisable to send him in advance to
make arrangements for the administra-
ton of affairs on the island as soon as
they are in actual possession of the is
lands.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
FRYeBURo ACADEMY.
Graduation Exercises of Oxford County's
Famous School.
upro1An TO TEE pnEss.l

Eruahrro June 14.-The graduating OK.
ereises of the class Oh 'So. Fryeburg
academy were held this afternoon at 6
o,c1o II in the Congregational church.
n was attended by large audience
oo,,,nossd of the friends of the school
80 Of the students. Given's orchestra
Of Portland, furnished the music. The
eora1 decorations were more elaborate
than usual. They consisted of thick
hedge of ferns, foliage, plants and bright
blossoms, ranged In front of the plat.
form and along the d entrance. Other
flowers and plants were also tastefully
arranged about the stage. Festoons OF
the class colors in pink. and green, and
the class motto "F. a. Excelsior. '9s. -
In the same colors added to the beauty of
the scene. All the members of the class
were represented in the programme, and
the parts were we'll rendered. The pro-
aramme was as follows:
Music.
Prayer, Rev. e. e. Abbott
Music.
Opening Address,
Harvey Dow Gibson, North CONWAY
N. II.
History,
Olive Lord Knox, North Fryebure
Music.
Grafton, Carl Schurz Hatch, Fryeburp
Prophecy, Mary Blanche Spring, Hiram
Music.
Presentation of Gifts,
Ida Head johnson, Fryeburg
Parting Address, Q
Mary Alice Marston, Brownfield
Music.
Comforting of Diplomas,
Judge A. H. Waller, president of
trustees.
Singing Of class ode, written by Flor
ence Belle Spring Of Hiram,
Benediotion, Rev. B. N. Stone
= Judge Walker and Mr.. A. +. Lewis
made brief addresses before the close of
the exercises. The latter read a letter
from W. A. Robinson, (junior master
of the Boston Latin school, former
principal of the academy, presenting
a framed picture OF the ''Ruins of the
Old Roman Forum" in the name of the
Boston Alumni of Eryeburg academy.
Principal E. r. Woodbury., in few
well chosen words, accepted the picture
in behalf of the school,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
RED CROSS STAFF GOES SOUTH.

New York, June 14.-Miss Clara Bar.
ton. accompanied by other members of
the Red Cross staff, left the city today
for Tampa and Key West.
1t is expected that the relief ship State
of Texas will sail from Tampa, following
the transportation to Santiago or other
points of landing, Immediately upon ar
rival of Miss Barton and her staff. Pre-.
partitions are being made for work at
the front. A central station has been es-
tablished at Key West from which the
despatch boats Of the Red Cross will RIM
to all points in Cuba. Porto Rico and
Southern Florida: Extensive acquisitions
have been made upon the relief com
mittee in New York and all the supnlies
will go forward to Key West.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
OLD MEN TAKING A HAND.
Armour Buys Up Young Mr.. Letters
Wheat Holdings.

Chicago, June lap. D. Armour today
bought all of Joseph Letters cash wheat
IN the Northwest, amounting to 100000
or D, 100000 bushels. Semi-authoritative
Information is also obtained that Armour
Will take up all of Letters wheat. 1t i:
generally admitted that If trustees are
necessary to liquidate the rest of Letter s
cash wheat in this city, New York and a
will not require much time to dispose of
the remaining 100000 bushels or more.
It is authoritatively stated that bids have
been received for all the cash wheat that
Letter has.
There is fair prospect that Letters
creditors will lose nothing and that the
wheat will bring in sufficient with re-
covering markets, to pay all claims.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15

much Importance has been attached to it
by the public. The action OF Lieut.. Col.
Huntington in removing his men to
more secure point than the exposed posi-
tion occupied by them on Crest Heights,
is taken here as an indication that no
offensive movement is to be attempted by
the marine corps. 1t does not follow by
any means that the place seized and
held by the marines on Guantanamo bay
is to be used as the point of debarkation
OF the United States regular troops now
on their way to Cuba. On the contrary
there is the best reason to believe that
another point very much better adapted
for landing has been selected.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
VOLUNTEERS FOR PORTO RICO.

Chickamauga National Park, Ca,
June 15.-It is stated that orders were
received today from the War Depart
ment that fifteen of the best equipped
regiments in General Brooke's army be
designated for movement to the front.
1t is understood that these regiments
are to be taken to make up the expedi-
ton to Porto Rico.
Captain Rockwell of the ordinance
department stated that he had received
notice that rifles and other equipments
needed were on the way to this point
sufficient to fit out twenty-five regi-
mentS,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
BLANCO MADE NO REPLY.

Havana, June 14.-s p m.-This after
noon an American gunboat appeared off
Havana harbor with flag Of truce.
When she arrived within short distance
OF the fort, Lieut.. Col. Ramos on board
the Spanish gunboat Flecha went to meet
her. This correspondent understands that
the Americans proposed an exchange of
the prisoners or some of them, captured
with the Spanish steamer Argonauta,
for the American prisoners taken at
Santiago de Cuba at the sinking of the
Merrimac.
General Blaneo, 1t is understood. gave
no definite answer to the American pro-
posal, alleging that he had received no
instructions from the Madrid government
on the subject.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
BosToNs SHUT OUT.
Ortiz Was Puzzle and Willis Was Hit
Hard.

Boston, June 14.-The Bostons were
shut out today through fine pitching by
Ortiz. No less than I6 of the home team
went out on flies, while Willis, although
striking out II of the Phillies, was hit
hard. Score.
Philadelphia, 0 1 2 3 0 80
Boston. 0 90 O O 0 @ 90
Hits, Philadelphia, II; Boston, g. Err
rors, Philadelphia, l BOSTON, 6. Batter
les. Ortiz and Mcfarland; Klobedanz
Willis and Yeager.
At Washington. (flrst camel -Washing-
ton, 8; Baltimore, Z; (second game),
Washington, 4; Baltimore, q
At Chicago, First game)-Chicago. g.;
St. Louis, 2; (second game), Chicago, z;
St. Louis, l.
At Brooklyn-Brooklyn 8; New York,
"a.
Won Lost Par (lt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15

An unexpected complication has arisen
as to the right Of Admiral Samp son at
Santiago and Admiral Dewey at Manila,
to use the cables which each has secured
with view to bringing them into direct
telegraphic communication nth the au-
thorities here. 1t is understood by
officials here that Admiral Dewey secured
the shore end of the cable leading from
Manila to Hong Kong some time ago,
and buoyed 1t with view to sending de-
spatches. The same condition is UNDER
stood at Santiago, where Admiral Samp-
son has buoyed thu shore end Of the cable
with view to repairing and using It,,
but no messages have been sent, and the
question has arisen as whether 1T Is allow
able under tho rules of neutrality for the
French and British companies owning
these lines to permit them to be used for
sGrlcGly military purposes. The companies
control the points Of exit and are able to
refuse to pass dispatches along, so that
the holding Of the shore ends by Admirals
Dewey and Sampson does not permit
them to carry on communication except
through the assent Of the companies
These are private concerns, but they are
bound to observe the neutrality of their
respective governments. There Is some
anxiety therefore, as to the course of the
operators of the French company at Hsyti
when they receive messages from Admiral
Sampson. Should they refuse to handle
them over neutral lines, touching neutral
territory, an interesting international
question might arise The same condition
exists as to the Manila cable, and the
failure to receive dispatches from Manila
Is attributed to the failure of the British
operators at Hong Kong to take the mes
sages.
1t was stated tonight that negotiations
We're now progressing which have promise
OF satisfactory understanding with the
companies and the forwarding of such
messages as the American Admiral
should send.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
THE MODERN BEAUTY

thrives on good food and sunshine. with
plenty of exercise in the open air. Her
form CLOVIS with health and her face
blooms with its beauty. If her system
needs the cleansing action of a laxative
remedy, she uses the gentle and pleasant
Sydru OF Figs. made by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
MELINE MINISTRY DEFEA TED.

Paris, June 1.-THE chamber of depu-
ties today by 297 to 292, passed vote of
confidence in the government.
The Meline ministry later was defeated
in the chamber of deputies by 29e to 24f
votes, amid intense excitement and up
roa~
Midnight-M. Meline returned to his
residence Immediately after adjournment
of Che chamber, declining to receive any
body.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
SENTINELs ASLEEP AT POSTS.

Boston, June IA Herald special
from Chickamauga Park says that five
recruits of the Eighth Massachusetts,
regiment were found asleep at their
posts on the same night. The impor-
lance of wideawake posts that night
rests in the fact that the regimental pay
master had SIS, 900 in cash in camp and
1000 rounds of ammunition We're in
stock. The five men are to be tried by
general court martial ordered by
Major General Brooke.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
TRYING TO TAXI
tt MANILA

Berlin, June 14.-Advices received from
Shanghai by the Frankfort Zeitung says
news has been received there from Manila
to the effect that there is fighting every
night around the town. The insurgents.
its seems, are trying to capture Manila
and establish an independent government
before the Americans land.
The German consul at Manila, it is
further reported, has three hundred Ger
mans andSwiss on board refugee steam
er in the harbor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
THE MONADNOCK READY.

Mare Island Navy Yard, Cal, June IL.
The monitor Monadno OK and the col
Tier Nero, will probably leave here on
Wednesday in time to accompany the sec
ond expedition to the Philippines. All
the work necessary to be done to the
Monadnock will be completed today and
night
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
A MARVEL TRULY.

Rome, June 1.-THE organ of the vati-
can OsseVatore Romano, under the title
ga Marvel" published from Turin an
account of the photographing of the HOLY
Shroud recently reposed King Humbert
who is the guardian of the relic, author.
lied the photograph, which, when de-
yeloped Is said to have displayed in per-
feet eatline the holy features, hands and
limbs of Christ.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
THE WEATHER.

Washington, June 14.-Forecast for
Wednesday, Maine, New Hampshire and
Vermont: Fair weather, cooler in the
interior, northwesterly winds.
Boston, June 14.-Forecast Wednes-
day: Fair, cooler, west to northwest
winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
.LOR|NG, SHORT ( HARMON
je4eodtf
CUSTOM HOUSE. PORTLAND, ME.

COLLECTORS UFFICE. june a. 1898. J
SUPPLIES FOR REVENUE VESSELS
dlery rations. and coal to vessels OF the United
States Revenue Cutter Service in this Collection
District during the fiscal year ending June so,
1899, will be received at this Office until o'clock
p. m. of Tuesday, June 2S, 1898. Bidders will
name the prices both for steaming and stove
coal. and also their facilities for furnishing the
vessels with fresh water. and their charges
therefor. Schedules of ship chandlery may be
had upon application to this Office.
JOHN ". DEERING, Collector.
je14dTu&Th4t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15

Three spectres that threaten baby's life
Cholera infantum, dysentery. diarrhoea-
DIR. Fowler's Extract of Wild Straw berry
never fails to conquer them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
Weather Observation

The agricultural departm ent weather
bureau for yesterday, June IA. taken at
Is p. M. meridian time, the observa-
ton for each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction of wind
state of weather:
Boston, rs degrees, W, cloudy; New
York, rs degrees, w, D cloudy; Philadel-
phia 81 degrees, W, cldy; Wash
ington, "a degrees, W, cloudy; Albany, 76
degrees, NV, clear; Buffalo, 70 degrees,
W. cloudy; Detroit, "a degrees, NE.
clear; Chicago, 81 degrees, NE, oldy;
St. Paul Ga degrees, NV p cldy; St.
Oak. 81 degrees, E, clear; BISMARCK
60 degrees SIC, cloudy: Jackson
vile, rs degrees, SW, ptcloudy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
Local Weather Report.

Portland, June 14-The local weather
bureau Office records as to the weather
are as follows:
a. m.--Barometer, 80. $40; thermome-
ter, 81; dew point. So; humidity, 100;
wind, Sc; velocity, 4; weather, light
rain.
Sp. m.-Barometer, 29.718, thermome-
ter, So; dew point. 81; humidity, "a;
wind, Sc; velocity, 8; weather,
clear.
Mean daily thermometer, Sc; maximum,
thermometer, 20; minimum thermometer,
81; maximum velocity of wind, 8 Sc;
total precipitation, .5S inches.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15
Won. Lost. Per Ct

NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.
At Fall River-Fall River, 8; Brook
ton, 2.
At Newport Newport, 4; Pawtucket,
q.
BRIDGTON ACADEMY. IS; HEBRON
ACADEMY, s.
Last Saturday the Bridgtons succeeded
in defeating the Hebrons at North Bridg-
ton by score Of 16 to 8, for the first
time in several years, the work of
Skillings, Glover and Adams were the
features of the game.
Bridgtons, 6 90 90 01O 0 x-16
Hebron, OIL OF o o o 0 o.
1t is reported from Chicago that the
position of superintendent OF schools Of
that oity will be or has been rendered to
President Andrews Of Brown university.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-15

Cashiers Office Sundays excepted.) 7.3O at
m. to 900 p. M: Money order department. 900
a. m. to 800 p. M. Registry department, 800 a.
m. to 500 p. IN.
General Delivery Sundays excepted) 7.3O
a. m. to 100 p. m. Sundays 800 to 1000 a. n
LOO to 90 %, m,
The herald., 1898-03-25
++++++* + RI RI + ++*****a + *+'
INDEX
TO TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

+ The Stratton primary law declared .
+ unconstitutional by the supreme :
+ court for a good many satisfactory .
+ reasons. I
r The San Pedro situation is growing .
r more hopeful; majority of the main .
r committee favors the free harbor ap- .
+ preparation. .
+ F. r. Coudert, an authority on in .
+ ternational law, expresses his views I
+ of the effect on Cuba of recognition OF 1
+ belligerent rights. .
+ The Kearsarge and Kentucky
+ launched at Newport News; there are .
+ larger battleships afioat but no more .
r formidable vessels in the world .
+ viewed from the standpoint Of fight .
+ ing machines. :
+ United States claims for the loss Of .
+ the Maine to be Offset by Spanish .
+ claims for losses occasioned by filibus- .
+ terers from the United States; Spain 4
+ still hopes to make the matter one OF .
+ international arbitration. .
r In deathlike silence vast concourse 1
+ Of people in the senate chamber lis 1
+ tens to Senator Thurston's plea for .
+ Cuba and greets his peroration with
+ storm Of applause; exciting debate In /,
+ the house during consideration of the !
+ naval bill. 4
+ Admiral Sicard expresses the con- I
+ fident opinion that the Washington 1
4, authorities will not require further in .
+ vestigation of the Maine disaster; 4
+ Lieutenant Jenkins body recovered I
+ from the wreck; the reported receipt 4
+ of a letter written the night before the 4
+ explosion denied.
+ The report of the Maine court Of in 1
+ quiry has reached Washington, and 4
r will be delivered to Secretary Long to- !
r day; the president Is said to favor de- 4
+ laying action until after the Spanish 1
+ elections in the latter part of April, 1
+ still hoping to settle the question with I
f out recourse to war.
+ News that the Spanish torpedo no.
+ tilla has sailed from the Canaries for 4
+ Porto Rico causes a stir In official cir 1
+ cles; naval strategists agree that the 4
+ fleet must not be allowed to reach the I
+ western waters; Admiral Sicard Is re- I
+ lieved and Captain Sampson placed In
+ command of the fleet at Key West; 1
+ the government purchases eight 4
+ yachts and four tugs for use In the 4
+ auxiliary feet.
+ 4