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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04
Admiral Sampson Engages Admiral Cervera's Squad
4 ron Sunday and Practically Annh1ates It.
Gen. Shaer Demands Sntgos Surrender and Threatens Bombard
Probably Has Surrendered Before This

over the former capital of Cuba is re-
garded as practically certain.
Shortly after 70 o'clock, Monday
morning. Assistant Secretary of the
Navy Allen left the White House has
tily ana going directly to the depart
ment, posted upon the department bull
letln board:
Playo del Este, July Ear
ly this morning. | sent a demand for
the immediate surrender of Santiago,
threatening to bombard the city"
Il believe the place will lie surren-
dered"
This contradicts the report that Gen.
Shafter has fallen back.
The following dispatch was received
at the war department: ''Playo III
Este, July 3.-Siboney office confirms
the statement that all the Spanish fleet
except one warship has been destroyed
and burning on the beach.
1T was witnessed by Capt. Smith
who told the operator, and there is no
doubt of its correctness.
tSgneD ALLEN. Signal officer.
The following cable dispatch was
given out at the White House:
Playa del Este, July 3-The destruc-
tion of Cervera's fleet is confirmed.
tSigned)
ALLEN. lieutenant colonel.
The information contained in the
above statement was received in the
evening, but it was not announced offi-
cialiy until several hours later.
As result of its receipt, however a
conference OF prominent officials was
Immediately held at the White House.
Those present at the conference besides
the President were Vice President Ho-
bart, Secretary Day, Secretary Long,
Secretary Alger. Postmaster General
Smith, Gen. Miles, Adjutant Gen. Cor
bin, Gen. Guy V. Henry and Senator
Hanna. The information was 3scuss-
ed in all its phases.
The news sent by both Gen Shaftcr
and Lieut.. Col. Allen was received with
intense satisfaction. 1t was taken to
indicate not only that Admiral Somp-
son had accomplished magnificent!y
the task to which he had been sent.
but it also clearly proved that Gen
Shafter was in much stronger posi-
ton than the war officials here sup
posed.
One of the officials who attended the
conference said after the news hal
)een officially announced. that very
Continued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

Cavite, June 80, having taken the Lad
rome Islands on the way and having
left men there.
The Spanish government and other
Cavite.
The United States troops cOm
to disembark at Cavitns
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-03-12
l.. &. Aiken Dead

l.. &. Aiken OF kendrlcIi. a
bright Young man of p years
and teacher Of the kendrick
school, died at o'clock this
morning. in THAT town after a
short illness. He leaves a wife
and two small children. His
father and mother, Mr.. and Mr..
l.. l.. Aiken live at Hcidtsvillc.
Mr.. Aiken was the Stars COR
respondent from kcndrick. He
WG.s much liked ana respected by
all who knew him. The remains
were buried at ) o'clock this af-
trrnOon in tho old cemetery in
this city in the family burial plot.
The fJnelal services were con
Quoted ny Rev. !. =. tIilbWn
The sympa.hies of the entire
community go out to his bcrcavcd
family.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-03-12
Back From Pensacola

Delegate \. | Gottli,b, :;
Jake Brown who went as 4 '
tor, returned this morning fl
Pensacola wirre tIcv attcu
the grand lodge ~ Flot.
knights OF Honor, which {
vened there Tuesday, Wednrs'
and Thursday. In genIieE
are enthusiastic owe" their ~,
tIon by the Pensacola !od-e
citizens o. that city. By >p-
permit from the government
delegates were allowed to y
and inspect Forts Piclens :;
Balranca>, the navy ward
the government life saving :.
ton; tn" government ST
launch conveying them TO
latter place. At the fort t
saw the biz gun that weighed
tons without jho carriage
arrived there TIM, week. Il,
and systematic preparations
being made for Wal. and Ia
shipments "f sand, rock and e,
crete al'1 being shipped 10 !.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-03-12
Howard Academy Closing

Howard Academy closed its
five months session last night
with Il musical and literary enter
tainment. \ large and apprc-
ciative audience listened delight
edly to the songs and dtclamn-
tions Of the pupils, and every one
went home feeling much pleased
The entertainment was given to
eSta bIi5h an organ fund for How
ard Academy. The proceeds
amounted to wcnty-ive dollars,
also through the cIf1cts OF the
teachers, pupils and friends the
American flag IS f)ltin~ over
the building, George Washing
tons picture has been placed
upon the wall. and a number of
trees have been planted and are
growing.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-03-12
Mob Violence

John Johnson, colored, an en-
pIoyce of the Plant System, with
his family, moved into Gotta re
IN the fourth ward Yesterday af-
ternoon. During the night a
mob, supposed to have been
colored people, attacked the
house, broke every door and
window ard terribly mutilated
1t in general. johnson and fam
lily moved out before daylight.
No cause IS assigned, As far as
IS known, the inmates are
respectable. The house is owned
by a nonresident.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-03-12
4 Social Session

OcaIa Lodge No. $50 B.P.O.E.
held a session last night at the
lodge rooms in honor 81 some six
or eight brother E.kS, members
Of he Prodi@al Father company.
The session continued until l:3O
this morning, when their train
left. y supper was served, toasts
were said, some members recltcd,
Jokes and social conversation
MADE the evening Il lively one.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-03-12

Conner, F..a.. March ,, 159S.-
Mrs. l.. S. 3. Randall Of this
place says she has found Hood 5
SarsapariIla an excellent medi-
cine. She has taken it for rheu-
matjsm and it proved etfectual.
She has also used Hoods Pills,
and likes them so well that she
recommends them to her neigh
bOrS.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-03-12
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; 1t is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanSes the svs.
TEN effectuaIIy, dispeIs colds. head
aches and feyers and cures babitual
constipation. Syrup OF Figs Is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects. prepared only from the most
healthy and agrecablesu substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made il the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute
CALIFORNIA Fje SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE KY. EEH YORK NY
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-03-12
MARCH, APRIL, MAY
These are the Months in Which TO
Purify Your Blood

This IS he season when Your
blood l. loaded with impurities,
a ocumuIated during the winter
months. from close confinement,
rica food, and other causes. These
impurities must b. driven from
your system or they may breed
serious disease and cause untold
suffering. Hoods Sarsaparilla
is the greatest and best blood
purifying medicine it is possible
to obtain. 1t is what the millions
take in the spring. 1t will purify
and enrich Your blood, create an
appetite, tone up your system,
and give YOU sound, robust
b na!th.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-03-12
Don

Buy garden or field seeds before
getting my prices. Ny twenty
one years experience in Florida
planting, testing and handling
seeds from every section Of coun-
try, enables me TO procure the
best at lowest prices. Send for
price list. J. b. SUTTON,
Secdman, > Exposition ST.,
Ocala. Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-03-12
Bapti>t Church Services

Rev. ~ R.evy~, pastor of the
Baptist UNon Tabernacle Of
Brooklyn. via is stopping at
Spring PARK, WIN preach at :he
Baptist church at 4 4. n, to-
morrow. RzT. WiNjam >aaw
will fill the phI2t Al the evcnin=
service,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-03-12
WAR IN THE AIR
Is THE COURT OF INQUIRY CON
CEALING ANYTHING.

An Impression to This Effect Now In
Circulation in Washington - Con-
tractors are FIOcking TO the National
CAPITAL Other News of Interest
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-03-12
CALIFORNIA Fye syrup co.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. REW YORK, M
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01
= >
THE NATIVE SUGAR CROP,

Tho sugar planters in Texas and Louisi
ana have larger area OF cane In cuAiva-
ton this season than last and, with nc
disappointment as to the quality and uuan
tity Of the crop, expect to count another
very prosperous year in their business. II
their hopes are realized the fact Will be
largely due to the development OF opposl-
ton to the trust which has heretofore vir-
tually controlled the refineries and the
markets.
The trust has been able to fix the prices
for the raw sugars because the competitive
buyers were not strong enough to create
demand sufficiently appreciate to raise
the price. II the crop were very large ami
the planters did not care to sell at such a
figure as the trust offered. the smaller the
output tho higher the trust fixed the price
Of tho product OF its rcfinerles. and the
planters could hold their crop. or not. as
their financial condition would permit.
The appearance OF the ArbucIles and
other large independent refiners on the
scene is now confidently expected to create
something like scramble among the buy
en- for the product Of the plaDtations and
result IN better prices all along the line !.
A Important factor in the situation also
= tAs probable iimited supply from the
West indies this year.
ct1ll It II unfortunate and to an extent
dteopesaginS 70 our native sugar growers
||oe ~ - fornidable composition against
lze = astsiag, <hsrs y Tie prospect Of
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01
The southern spinner,
Waco Times Herald

Ihe Southern cotton spinner Is not al
very old growth, but he seems 10 have
cut his eye teeth In the matter OF business
ssgacity, as his Northern contempartr,
and ihcso TO whom he sells his product hay,
learned Looking about over the cotton
country early in the season he saw so
mu'a cotton coming in that ne became as
surei that the price would be abnormollv
loW, SO no went into the market and loos
contracts Tor delivery at prices thai
eHHoied htm 10 sell long way ahead. and
were YET hlgh enough 10 yield him very
soSu prolt, provided the saApla suffered Il
reduction in price Yarn which was worth
IL ana is cents when shesa contracts were
made are now selling at 10 aud Il cents,
ana the PROBABILITY Is that they VIII NOT
DC mueh higher soon. So the Southern splp-
her mas no" chough goods sold to give him
pretty good seasons run. ana that Mt
prices away above what he would have had
TO take mad n not been for his keen bust
ness foresight
There is another thing that the Southern
spinner has learned, and which he has
taugat his brother OF the North II Ia that
frequently when the market is so low thar
inc Northern mills can not run, the south
ern mills are able to keep gcing 0y reason
OF hae fact thst they can turn ont the
produut considerably cheaper than IL can b /,
manufactured elsewhere
The southern spinner needs no guardian
ana mighty few of him have ever needed a
receiver =
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01
:" TEN PAGES TODAY. i"
SETTLING THE CUBAN PROBLEM

1t Is possible. indeed probable, that Gen
oral Lawton has found the key to the solu
ton OF our Cuban problem. He proposes
to police Santiago province with native
Cubans. under selected Cuban officers.
who Will In turn be under the control of
the American military authorities.
The use for an army In Cuba after the
Spaniards arc concentrated In two or three
OF the cities and after their evacuation of
the island, VIII be limited simply to police
duties. There VIII be no army for any
body to fight, provided the Cuban army
oan be disbanded. The use OF Cuban sol :
diers. therefore. by tho American authori-
ties Will not only serve to disrupt tho
Cuban army. but 1t would be such a con
cession TO Cuban sentiment that friction
would be at once removed. The fact that
Cubans were employed would be guar
apy that We had no ambitious nor selfish
designs upon the island. and the fact that
these poverty stricken troops were looking
TO the United States for pay and pro-
visions would insure their loyalty aud dis
cipline in tho discharge OF the work In
hand.
The greatest advantage 10 us. however.
OF general adoption OF this plan which
Gereral Lawton is putting into practice
in Santiago province, would DO to relieve
US from the necessity, otherwise OF send,
ing large bottles OF our own soldiers to
Cuba to perish in the trying climate, or
from a repetition OF the carelessness and
incompctency OF our war department.
General Lawton seems 10 BIO making an
exceller. record for himself In Cuba lie
is meeting the demands upon his capacity
fer administration of AFFAIRS. both civil and
military, In practical and skillful man :
ner He rs conciliatory. yet Arm, and COM
mands the respect and the confidsnce of
the Cuban generals and people. We are in
Cuba, Lot TO seize it, but to paci(y Il and
give 1t stable indeps nLent government,
aud this fact Generals Lawton and Wood
seem to irtelllgently appreciate.
If the president w9ll listen to such men
as these ard to General Lse who knows
the Cubams. and ignore the advice and
schemes OF the politicians in the army and
In the bureaus he can soon settle the
Cuban question without great cost of lie
or money to This country and with prac-
ticalfy M friction
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01

darkness his most ardent aspirations. He
Is in such an hour all nerve. energy, I'M
yielding effort unflacging zeal ard hsroic
endeayor He Is then graphing with des-
tiny hand TO hand and yokirg fortune
to his chariot wheels to minister to his
wants and obey his imperious bidding.
Then his brow Is black and corrugated.
the light of battle shines in his eyes. tho
dust of conflict is upon his garments, the
heat OF strife ic riotiag IN his blood and
until the victory is won something like a
dark hour seems to be upon his soul. He
broods then and is taciturn and reserved,
But afterward when ne unbenls. the
man is gentle and fascinating and loyabe.
His face speaks out With humanity and
tenderness and affection. 1t is then the
real man shows himself. l have watched
and | know him. As husband he seems
never to have gone beyond the blissful
probation of a lover and no man in distress
even knocked at his heart and went away
empty handed. His resources multiply
themselves by the amount OF opposition he
encounters and his faith in the people
among whom he has lived ami wrought
has never wavered for a moment His
hand is ever open to succor the helpless
and ever closed to defend a friend
This is the manner Of man we want up
North to forge democratic thunderbolts in
this campaign; this Is the man Texas viii
one day know as do and be glad to honor
him. Let the Texas dInooracY order him
To tho frnnt al nncn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01
Where the Nights Are.

In only three congressional districts in
Texas arc they having what might be
called real 1.-Two campaignlng-the Calves
ton, the Austin and the San Antonio dis
trie's' hoosen is tanning Hrvley in the
Galveston, Burleson is hlis:eriny Jonee n
the Austin and Slayden Is peeling Noonan
In the san Antonio, Farty csmpalsners
are flocking TO those districts from an
quarters of the State. Such stump or, /.
tors as Hoge, Culberson, Chiffon. Falley
lsanhsm, Smith and many sser lights ara
going 'nso them and hlsse the woods f:r
democracy and It's worhay champions Th,
democratic candidates In those distria. :
are men OF strongest ability and the finest
personal character and political integrity.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01
justice Is All They Al,
HeS VVuHIy News (Rungel,

~ NVIIIt3 .NeWs NRlngel.
The Campaign for a deem, liha,
ieNaS' lnaugurated at the resent meet,n~
q the south and West Texas Press assoe
s!@siun "a san AntoRo. is g,,hsri,a
slFensta and momentum as il gS.s H n,r.I
I've present law is .raves,y on tIs SIS
mo ,t NJ = re mater is properly preseiieel "a
treub,e vii, -S hS legislature We believe no
passage OF a Jaw alike just IN ~ 1Ae
papers and the public, and THIS IL an "" w.
newspapers ask. They only wsrs an me
iraNnese OF prinssng the news. with r.I,te
Toward none and only the public go 1aS'' Sc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01
A Mexicnn veteran. Death.

TO The Editor Of The Post,
Columbus, Texas. September cS.--Aa
G. S. Walton, A. C. Hereford and ;
Vane were appointed COMMITTEES 70
suitable resolutions expressing the
OF his old comrades at the death
ley Sutton, Mexican war veteran
was also resolved that the members y
Mexican Veterans association OF ls's
requested to wear a badge OF nloSss
for thirty days. "a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01
4 Protection to the Rasca'
Denison Herald.

Every newspaper in Texas anu
newspaper reader in the stare ="
matter ought to take up the lieei !, \
the State as It now stands on lne 4, =
books and so thoroughly dissect y "
next session of the legislature vs. W.
some action TO give the press OF ~.
benefit of decent law on libel -,
ent one is no shield TO the nones,
is a vast protection TO the rascA.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01
For the Public Good.
Alice Echo.

1t is not selfish motive tna'
the Southwest Texas Press asso''s'
demand that the Legislature eaxs,
compelling the publication In ~
OF all forced sales OF real es. STAT.
true the newspaper would get ,ts
nue., but it is the unfortunate 49,
erty is sold at forced sale 'ns "
benefited.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01
Would Benent Democr,

E@UFNfH NVVkIy,
The democrats party would \.
peter on II the populis. party was l,.,-.
that l., the party Would ria 49,
suou, 81 the "ausuers" and sRicksrs ?,
s All aoM ,., 10 more harmonious bssis anu ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01
Yer, Quiet.

Lorgyiew Times Clarion. y
The gold bug press is as
oyster about dollar wheat ano
porous and happy farmer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01
4 Friend of the voluntes''i

Victoria Times.
Hon. John T. Browne Of HOUSE,. 4.
ing some telling work for me - IN,
out of the sick soldier boys 81 sit ii
Mr. Browne deserves muoa cio1'' q
noble efforts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01

been opened to us by reason :, Z.
Of the war, a review OF m.
merce is givea and the low rt|
products Is deplored ana ~ p
signed is the lack of an EN-
rency.
Among the closing article. = \
will be found an analysis Of -. Z.
turns for 1896, careful s,s,...
abnormal percentage Of incrass. - 4
publican vote in certain statos !.
and tbs argument is made IN =
OF the election was triumnh !. teeA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01

that there are but two great parties in this
country. independents can accomplish
nothing. II Is a question OF dsmoe.-ry or re-
putllcanism- (which Will you take7 There is
no halfway ground.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01

General Miles belongs TO the Sherman
branch of the republican family and does not
like Aiser much on general principles Miles
hacking Is strong enough to command re-
srcct, even from au unfriendy adminstra-
tina.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01
wiling TO Tn,se chHsss~

Greenville Banner.
The man who writes boon ~
that wealth promotes suicae ,,,Ix
his time. People Will go on ss,,s
when they eau. and take lcas
suicide.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01

SIu-' tsS,4fl,35. The statement also sbo,.ir
me Dlngiey law receipts for the fiscal woa :.
VI 1898 as S26,979 064.3O less than rho ra.
,,jnpc unuer the Wilson law for the pre-
The democracy shows its da,.o.;o
P''ue'pies OF reciprocity and quotes
lhomas Jefferson as the author.
Another interesting and important ar,,c,.
III tue text book comprises a r.yiew mr. his.
tory OF the Cuban question in cono,o..
WIN lhuispu'aole proof that the leaderS o.
'ne IepusIl can party in congress wnrs -
oonVelnVu about the effect of their actiau
o os ens vaiue OF Spanish consols than tha,
OF suffering humanity in Cuha 'H''
IL is shown by the record thai -.
OF recognition of Cuban belllgersncy f,v.
ored by the democrats and oppose, hv ~.
- ~ ~, would II adopted, have avoid.
eu tue Owls and horrors Of war.
The republicans are cbarrsa ,,,.,,
unpa'rIotlc enough to attempt to Great,
F9t,isaa advantage out OF our s.r,,,,,,,,
M, mn lorelgn foe, all of whleh is denlassI
"a So oelohss 10 the -stnerican a,ldIer
lesdera - snaIne TO the republican
.eauets VINO attempted to fatten on ,Sn
necessities OF the war y" 'he
LABOR and trusts are given considar,h,,
spS,e in the book and organized ,.h,,. =.
SHOWN to be favorable to the free coinsra
cd s ~ ss,,, tns an,i,trust act while quo
o9iy been enforced 10 snnn-a, ss'S ass
unions suppress laoor
ferunent TO our trade expansion nrom .
ised by the wider opportunities ina, Nv.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01

IL Texans would only determine to make up
Tor 4-cent cotton by manufacturing 1t and OBJ
tanning the profit now paid to others when
we buy back the crop. low prices would not
pinch the State so much as now.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01

E,eu the West india hurricanes have respect
ell our efforts to put the flag OF freedom over
SPANS former cruisers
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01

The Dutch are bound to take New York
this fall. whether Van wyok or Roosevelt
wins. It's good old stock and full OF fight
who n Droperly arotIseds
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01

Tho democrats are hopeful and aggressive
ni over the country this fall. Get on the band
vBfoDl
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01

Admiral Ncel the British commander OF
ciete. would Ike to adopt Dewey tactics and
rush things. but unfortunately the cable has
not been cut
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01

by the way. this recent eruption OF vcsu-
viIs reminds us OF the fac, that this country
has lately annexed two or thne natural
wonders OF that kind out In Hawaii With the
wes' Indies and Philippines We Will have as
choice an assortment OF volcanoes. typhoons.
hurricanes, plaques, leprosy and spotted hu-
msnity as any nation on earth
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01

The prompt and vigorous action OF state and
local health authorities has held the fever ad-
mirobly in check In Mississippi and Louisiana
this season. The total cases number but few
over 800 aud the death rate ia not 10 per cent
Could National quarantine" have done as
well' The season has been unusually favor
abc for the spread OF the disease.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01

Inc New York democracy pledges a demo-
crate congress to honestly investigate and
fenrItssly punish the cruel incompetcncy OF
inc war department. There will be no punish
ment except In this way.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-01

npTuasp Ar rpp posrorrlcs AT HOUSTON. TEXAS.
As SECOND CLASS NATTER.