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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02
NEW YORK CAMPAIGN.
Col. Roosevelt Addresses Three Monster Audi.
ences in New York City.

New York, Nov. Theodore Roose-
welt was the star attraction, tonight,
at mass meeting in Cooper Union,
under the joint auspices of the German
American Republican Central commit
tees and the Roosevelt League of Ger
man American Independents. The
hall was crowded to it's capacity and
the gathering was a most enthusiastic
one. When Col. Roosevelt appeared
upon the platform he was greeted with
a storm of applause.
Before going to Cooper Union, Col.
Roosevelt spoke in Morrisanna hall
this city, and in Cosmopolitan park.
He was greeted by large audiences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02

istration of the police department un-
der Col. Roosevelt and Frank Moss.
Mr.. Croker asserted that since Tam
many returned to power there had been
a great decrease in the number of
crimes committed in the city and a de-
crease of 60 per cent. in the number
of robberies of safes and houses, be
cause the police had been attending to
their legitimate business" File spoke
at length at what he called Col. Roose-
velt's fanatical policy" in the police
board
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02
France Will Internationally Surrender.

London, Nov. 1.-THE Paris correspon-
dent of the Daily Mail says: France will
retire from Fashoda Internationally and
without asking compensation Baron De
Courcel, whose term as French ambassa-
dor in London expired long ago, but who
has held on to conduct negotiations affect
ing Egypt, will now be recalled, and no
haste will be shown to appoint his sue
cessor, with a view of marking French
resentment at British action, for Eng
land has almost taken the place of Ger
many as the object Of French hatred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02
The Kaiser's Amusing mistake.

Constantinople, Nov. lit appears
that Emperor William made an anus
ing mistake at the reception which
proceeded the gala banquet given in
his honor by the Sultan at the palace,
last Friday. Evidently mistaking Mrs.
Oscar Strauss, wife of the United
States minister to Turkey, for the
wife of another diplomatist, the En-
peror said he knew her queen very
well.
Mrs. Strauss quickly replied:
Il presume Your Majesty refers to
Mrs. Mckinley"
tanned by his own error.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02
BETTER COME. WILLIAM.
The Kaiser Thinks a Visit 70 America Would
Take Too Much Time.

Berlin, Nov. 2.-The Constantinople
correspondent of the Frankfurter lei
tung says that at last Fridays gala
banquet at the palace Mr.. Strauss, the
American minister to Turkey invited
Emperor William to visit the United
States. The Emperor replied that he
would long ago have made the voyage,
but that America was too great and
offered so many interesting sights that
he could not crafty his wish, as the
journey would occupy too much time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02
Marchand Mission to Be Recalled.

London, Nov. 1.-Mr VIM. Hayes
Fisher, one of the junior lords of the
treasury and member of Parliament
for Fulham, as we'll as a ministerial
whip. speaking in London, this even
ing, said he had seen dispatches which
enabled him to assert that the French
government had decided to recall the
Marchand mission from Fashoda
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02
Readfieid Granqe.

Readfield Grange has received many
accessions to it's membership since the
dedication of it's new hall, and is now
in prosperous condition. At the
meeting, Saturday, Oct. 20. the first and
second degrees were conferred on II
candidates, and two applications We're
received. At the meeting, Nov. 5, the
third and fourth degrees will be con-
ferred, followed by a harvest feast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02

r. Il. F. Pierce, receiver of the Glover
Leaf Road, and president of the Indiana.
Cincinnati on the Cincinnati, Hamilton &,
Dayton road. became unconscious from
some unknown cause and was taken from.
the train at Cincinnati TO the City hos
pital, where he lies in an unconscious
condition. The medical attendants have
NOT yet determined what is the cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02

The largest tree in the Eastern Hem
isphere, if not in the world, is mons
ter chestnut standing at the foot of
Mount Etna. The circumference of the
main trunk at 60 feet from the ground
is PIP feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02

Mccullough a letter accusing him of In
tlmidating voters. The letter is fierce
attack upon the superintendent, and in 1t
he. is accused of initiating the acts of
John |. Davenport by intimidating voters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02

While the Yale was anchored or
MORO Castle after the surrender OF
Santiago a sailor by the name OF Me-
Lean. to illustrate his patriotism, rowed
ashore. climbed to the top Of the grand
old structure and filed his name good
and deep in the topmost Of the ancient
guns which point out to the sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, Nov. 1.-The following pen
sion changes are announced for Maine:
Original, George f. Chamberlain, Togus,
SIS; Richard Cummings, Togns, So. Addi-
gnal, widow, etc, Clara j. Emerson, Au-
bllrn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02

Hives are terrible torment to the lit
tie folks, and to some older ones EasiIy
cured. Doans Ointment never fails. In.
start relief. permanent cure At any
drug store, 80 cents.
mon, wee, Fri, &Hky,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02
MAINE PATENTS.

Washington, Nov. Patents have been
granted as follows: George II. Hathorn.
die for forging articles circular in sec
tons; Philip Fl. Holmes, Gardiner sash
lock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington, Nov. IA s. Jackson has
been appointed postmaster at Poor's
Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02
THIS WILL FALL FLAT.
Croker Seeks to lnjure Roosevelt by Attacking
His Police Administration.

New York, Nov. Richard Croker,
at the Democratic Club, tonight, gave
out statement criticising the, admin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02
POLO.

At Worcester-Holy Cross, II: Tufts, 0
AT New Haven--Yale Freshmen, As
Manhattan College, 0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02
CHARGED with tntimidatiag Voters.

New York. Nov. 1.-The Tammany law
court, today, decided to send to Sup1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-02

There are 100000 people employed in
Italy in rearing silkworms.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-05
A CRACK CRUISER

or the Spanish Navy Said TO be Laying
for the Oregon-No Fears Felt for tho
Big Battlrship.
WASHINGTON, May IA crack
Spanish cruiser, believed to be Alphon-
so XIII is reported to be at Barbadoes
In the West Indies.
There are conflicting reports on this
point. however. and II a cruiser is there
she may be the Carlos v, which left
Madrid some time ago for a supposed
cruise along the Spanish coast. The
Alphonso XIII is a new protected cruz
ser OF over 5000 tons displacement, with
excellent ordnance. while the Carlos v Is
a still more formidable craft OF over
5000 tons. The first named vessel Is
reported from another source to be at
Cadiz, so there Is some confusion In the
reports.
Surprising the cruiser is In that section
Of the West Indies. she would be almost
in the pathway OF the Oregon coming
northward and thus exposed to capture
II the battleship thought II worth while
to lie In walt for the expulsion OF the
Spanish cruiser from the British port.
under the neutrality law.
As to the Oregon herself, the opinion
Is expressed that she is in no particular
danger at the hands OF Spanish fleet
that may be approaching the coast from
Cape Verde. as she will probably keep
close along the Brazilian coast within
the three mile limit where she cannot be
attacked except by breach OF neutrality.
Following the Brazilian shore line close
ly would bring rhe Oregon 10 a roint
where she would have only very short
run to make across the high sea In order
to effect a junction with Admiral Sanp-
sons fleet.
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WANT TO LEARN.

How tho American Navy FIghts-Repre.
sentntircs OF Foreign Governmcnts TO
blake observations OH tho Cuban Fleet,
WASHINGTON, May 4. The staffs
of the various embassies and legations
at Washington ore being rapidly re-
cruited by military and naval officers
who have been assigned TO make obser-
vatlons of the military and naval oper-
ations In the present war with iSpain.
Lieutenant J. Rodler of the Austrian
imperial navy, arrived here today and
after securing authorization from the
naval authorities he Will go forward to
Inspect the operations OF the United
States fleet In Cuban waters. Captain
Lee, of the British royal artillery and
formerly stationed at Halifax, arrived
three days ago and after securing cre-
dentlals from the authorities here, pro-
ceeded to Chickamauga and thence to
Tampa, Fla. He Is an expert authority
on explosives. y
Major DeGrant Prey, the military at
tachc Of the French embassy will start
for Cuba as soon as II military move
ment OF any proportion Is begun there.
Count Won Goetzen. former military at
tache of the German embassy, has been
ordered to return here and he too will
proceed to Cuba. He left here about
two months ago after his marriage to
Mrs. Lay. OF Baltimore, TO join his regl-
mcnt at Berlin, which Is a part OF the
Imperial guard near Emperor William.
Tho war and nayy dem Dnrtmnnta n rn
deslrons ,of airordng every facility to
the foreign military and naval attaches
and they have been furnished credentials
which wlllbald them In observing war
operations. Captain Lee, the British
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oillcer, will go forward with tho first
m IN t.u nSnndltInt nran IL fhlal hn nf a

officer, will 60 forward with the first
military expedition. even II this be OF a
preliminary n character. Count Won
Goctzen,i German. and Major DeGrant
Prey, the French nttache, will not ac-
company, this first movement, the for
mer not being likely to arrive In time,
while the latter will walt until n more
general movement occurs. Lieutenant
Rodley, the Austrian nttache, probably
will go on board one OF the American
ships now on Havana, His obscrva-
lions being OF q naval character, will be
rather more general than those OF the
military observers, MS It will take In not
only the operations in Cuba, but also
those of'the flying squadron and the
other forces along the North Atlantic.
These military and naval experts are
united In giving commodore Dewey the
highest tribute for his recent fearless
entrance OF Manila harbor and his furl-
GUS attack on the Spanish fleet. When
II was suggested to-day 10 one OF them
that some Of the foreign press comments
were dlsparagIng. he promptly answer.
ed that this In no way reflected foreign
military and naval views, Commodore
Dewey's achievement, he said, was be-
soHu CltlSlSIi AilS blIlC NOulu Iullh
him with Farragut and other American
naval heroes, A leading ambassador on
hearing this remark, added the state
,ment that n statue OF Dewey In time
would be erected In Washington along
with those OF Farragut, Dupont and
others. s5 ssil
The foreign tributes to Dewey are un-
mistakably, sincere and genuine.
The observation Of the foreign ex-
perts Is now. directed towards Commo-
.dore Dewey's next move. One OF them
pointed out to-day that while Dewey's
force OF probably $500 men was not
sufficient for him to occupy the town OF
Manila, yet It was ample to allow him
to garrison the two commanding forts
OF Cavite and Corregldor. He believed
the strategic move OF Dewey. following
the humiliation OF the Spanish flee.
would be to silence and then occupy
these two forts. About 1000 men, he
said, could be spared from the ships
without crippllng them and with these
men a. CavIte and Corregidor. Commo-
dore Dewey practically would hold the
city Of Manila and all Its surroundings
without the necessity OF taking possess
sion of the city Itself.
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THE MAJOR GENERALS
Who VIII Lead the American Array.
Fitzhagh Leo aud "FightinR Joe,s
Wheeler Among Them. hi

Who VIII Lead the American Army.
Fitzhagh Leo aud "Fighting Jos,s
Wheeler Among Them. l5i
WASHINGTON. May 1.-The Prcsi-3
dent to-day sent these nominations 20
the senate, and they were promptly con-
hrmed In executive session. Il,
To be major generals. Brigudler Gem
eral Joseph c. Breckenridge, Inspector.
general, U. s. A.; Brigadler General
Elwell s. Otis. U. s.. A.; Brlsadler Gen-
eral John ]. Coppinger. Brisadier Cen
eral. William r. Shafter; Brlgadier
General, William II. Graham, Brigadier
General, James F. Ware. Brigadier
General, Henry c. Merriam. James III.
Virginia, William ]. sewall, OF New
Jersey, and Joseph Wheeler, OF Ala
bama. .5e
In the case OF Senator Sewell the con-
firmatiou was immediate. the senate
following Its usual custom OF acting up
on the nomination OF a fellow member
without any reference TO committee.
The other names were referred to the
committee on military affairs. and were
uIHlost lIllIieuldtely HhlteFWuEu lAVord-s
bly, reported, the committees vote be-
Ing taken In the senate chamber. Con-,
fl.nation followed In all cases with
out comment except in that OF General
Wilson. Senators Bacon and Lindsay
took occasion to speak OF him In com.
plimentary terms. Senator Bacon re-
la,ing that during the war OF the re,
bellion he had been captured by General
Wilson, who was at that time an officer III
the federal army, while Mr. Bacon was
a confederate. He said he was therefore
able to speak from experience when he
testified to General Wilson's capacity
us soldier and his character as maa.
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ENLIsTINa MEN
To FIJI West virelnla'. ouota OF National

10 : u B. * a#ta vi
Special Dispatch to the IntellIgencer.
MoRGANTOWN, W. Va, May a.
Twenty-Five men left Morgantown this
morning for Camp Lee. at Charleston, to
volunteer in West Virglnia's quota Of
the troops called for. More than half OF
them were students OF the University.
The corps OF cadets Of the University
will not be taken at present. Il fl:i3
In chapel this morning a letter. from
Governor Atkinson was read, In which
he thanked the corps for the offer OF.
their services. but said that they would
not, be needed now to I'LL up the regi-
Sment. Z,
In the absence Of Lieutenant John. A.
Lockwood. the comInandant OF cadets,
Professor R. q. Fast has been appointed
commandant. He Is an experienced mill
itary man, having commanded the First
regiment Of the West Virginia National
Guard until recently. =
Robert Chrisman has been appointed
auditor Of the university during the ab-&
sence Of Captain w. ]. White.
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ANOTHER BATTLE LIKELY
Judging from tho Hovemonts8 OF the
A"sr'eap Atlantic Spuadroms and the
spanish sie,t.


Judging from tho Movements of the
Amsr'eap Atlantic .Spuadroms and the
Spanish sie,t.
ON BOARD THE FLAGSHIP
BROOKLYN, OFF, FORT MONROE.
OLD POINT COMFORT. May A.. g. It
IS the general expectation her that the
Hg'ns squadron will go to sea within
'wenty-four hours, or as soon as the
ctulserNew Orleans arrives. Commodore
sch!ey has been notified that the cr,li-
ser Columbia has been detached from
'ne squadron, and that the New Or
leans will take her place. So far as
nshting ability Is concerned. the New
o'eans Ia superior to the Columbia. be-
'ng more heavily armed and without so
'Nueh tTecboard and upper works to act
Is target. The squadron as now con-
smuSed Will consist OF the Massachu-
asI,s' hrst class buttleship; TexasSsec-
o14 al class battlesh!p; Brooklyn, armor-
~ s'ui,er; New Orleans, Of the type OF
SM Raleigh, and Cincinnati, and the
soIpion, a fast armored yacht, with
W.. nus hVe-inch guns and four six
r"anuer ,o guns, The Minneapolis has
~. "V' been officially detached, and may
'S Join the squadron. 9,f
o.nia AEY WEST. May 4.-This harbor is
a., a." empty. Rear Admiral SIMPSONS
n, mas sailed and the situation Is one,
s,,a " lenewed expectancy. There is a
n",. n"o"s impression prevailing that the
,m., news from the fleet will tell of an
S~pUF'ah cS,Sh engagement OF the same
nil. iGtcr as the AsiaIic squadron's Ma
o,n "nere they have gone is officially un-
v..I'Ie v"Iouhced but surmise Is plentiful and
ma Ia' Inc fact that the big battleshlps
civ. ,u monitors coaled to the fullest capa-
j,j,. Ueiore steaming away Is taken to
,Im" ,Isa'e a plan occupying considerable
to,. .e Cuban blockade Is still rlgidly
tba tbp' up by the smaller cruisers tdnder
Co,'eln temporary command of Captain
e''''erse. OF the Montgomery. E
coLtsaboN. May 4.-News has been re-
Iisn'ea i,h 60 here TO the effect that the Span
%, sA Cape Verde squadron has returned
wbiCn Ly' Inc Spanish fleet near Cadiz,
eG ,La ~ nearly ready for sea. 1t Is add;
sbo,,I,t t me combined feet OF Spain will
A, 'S t Start for American waters,
stool Iad'. the SpanIards are UNDER
pclSre " DC hitting out the bnttlcship
dennyy dy' ma ana the FIRST class cruisers Car
GnIoo, -, ImncroB. Emperor Carlos W,
be,Idg,p bgppe y m Ghribaldl and hlphonso XI1I...
''S 'fe warshlps NumancIa, !VilorIa,
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A SPANISH SPY

Caught TamperIng with tho Magazine of
tho Cruiser st Pnul-Iind Been Watched
Since lie E,,liatrd.
PHILADELPHIA, May "A Spanish
spy was captured aboard the auxiliary
cruiser ST.. Paul at Cramps ship yard
last night. Who the man is Captain
Sigsbee refuses to state. and all that is
known OF him Is that his father is
Spaniard and that his mother was born
on Cuban soil. The suspect enlisted
some days ago as an otler and almost
from the time OF his enlistment was un-
der suspicion on account Of his peculiar
actions. 5.'t,5 4s.5
Last night a marine who was on late
watch below decks near the powder
magazine. discovered the man acting IN
q suspicious way around the magazine.
The marine lost noNtlme In bringing the
man to the deck. and n short and severe
fight ensued. The guard overpowered
him, but not before the suspect had re-
ceived q great cash on the right side OF
his face.
He was taken before Captain Sigsbee
for examination and the captain COM
mitted him to the brig" for the night.
a thorough investigation will be made.
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HIGH PRAISE
For Dewsy's Dash and DarIng-An Eng
liah Atin,irnls TrII,ute,

For Dewsy's Dash and DarIng-An Eng.
liah AdmirnI's Tribnte.
LONDON, May 4.-vlce Admiral
Philip Howard colomb, retired, the in
ventor Of improved systems for signal
ling at sea, and the author OF n number
OF naval works, in IN interview on the
subject Of the splendid victory OF the
United States fleet at Manila, is quoted
as saying:
II doubt II there ever was such an
extraordinary illustration Of the influ-
ence Of sea power. A superior fleet has
attacked and beaten q Spanish fleet
supported by batteries and. It now ap-
pears It passed those batteries and has
taken up an unassailable position Off
Manila The boldness OF the American
commander Is beyond question. Hence
forth he must be placed In the vahnlla
OF great naval commanders. a
Nothing can detract from the dash
and 1gor Of the American exploit, or
dim the glory which Dewey has shed
upon the American navy. It may be
bad for the world, for assuredly the
American navy will never I. accept a
subordinate place after this exhibition
Of what It can do"
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PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION
occnpicd tho Time OF tho Scnntc-Iot ID.
bate on Income Tnx, 4 a

occnpicd tho Time OF tho senutc-IIot Dc.
bate on Income Tnr. M
WASHINGTON, May 4.-Qulte un-
expectedly n brief but sharp debate was
preclpitated In the senate to-day on
the income tax proposition. The reso-
luton proposing an amendment 10 the
constitution of the United States relat-
Ing TO the succession to the presidency.
was under discussion. Mr.. Mills (Tex-
as), proposed an amendment In the
Torn Of n new section Intended to an
thorlsc Congress TO lay a tax on In
comes In such form as,to meet the re-
auirements OF the decision OF the su-
prcme court He was sharply criticised
for endeavoriny 10 place such rider
on q resolution which practically all
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Like Picking Rlackberrieu. ,

Special Dispatch to the Intelligencer
ArARTINsBuRG. W. Va. May A.
George F. Evans received a telegram
from Captain Moore, of Company =. to-
day, requesting him to enlist thlrty-ave
men to fill out the company. Mr.. Evans
started out at once and In n short time
had twelve signatures to his roll. These
men will be sent out immediately, and
others will follow as fast as they enlist.
No. difficulty is anticipated In getting
the required number, r'tTfg5rN ~
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senator's favored, but stood his ground.
and insisted upon q vote on. his amend.

ssNAfss 8 +
The amendment was defeated. 81 to
%, all the Republicans voting against
the amendment, and all the Democrats.
except Mr.. Caffref. tLa.). together
With the Popullsts and Silver Republl-'
cans voting in favor OF Il. "
The Joint resolution which was ndopt-l
ed reads as follows: go
.'1n all cases not provided for by arti-.
Gle second, clause nth. OF the .constitu-
tion. where there Is no person entitled
70 discharge tho duties OF the President.
the same shall devolve upon the Vice
President The Congress may by law.
provide for the case where there Il no
person entitled to hold the ONCE OF
President or Vice President, declaring
what officer shall act as President. and
such officer shall oct accordingly until
the disability shall be removed or q
President shall be elected"
The conference, report on the fortifca-
tlons appropriations bill was presented,
and agreed to, is.5 n ast s, a ti3 "a IT W
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olulu, said that he hoped the President
would accept the offer by President
Dole. Ea
Members Of the senate committee on
foreign relations generally interpret the
report from Honolulu regarding Pres
ident Dole's tender to the United States
to Indicate willingness TO form an ALL
ance with this country for the war with
Spain. They say that for the Hawaiian
Islands TO have held aloof and insisted
upon remaining neutral would have
been equivalent to refusing coal or
granting any courtesles to the United
States during the war. and that the ac-
ton now taken will put the islands In
the way of doing this country any favor
possible. F So SIX ~ 75i!.''
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BREAD RIOTS
IA 1taiy-It Is Believed that Thirty, Riot.

In 1taly-It Is Believed that Thirty Riot.
GERS Have Been Killed.
ROME, May 4.-Bread riots have
broken out at Malenel, In the province
of that name. and seven persons have
been killed and sixty wounded.
Z Owing to the government stopping the
news, it Is impossible to ascertain tho
exact number Of the killed In the riots,
but 1t is believed the number already
reaches thirty. General Pellouex, tho
minister OF war. has permission to pro-
claim q state OF Siege II necessary. Forty
thousand men have been called under
arms tonight TO reinforce the garrison,