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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-02
ADMIT HEAVY LOSSES.
Admiral Monteo Admits Enough to Show that he Received
Crushing Defeat.

Madrid Nav l. via Ias-1Ee time OF the retreat OF the
American squadron behind the merchantmen was 80 A. NJ
The naval bureau Manila sends the following report signed
''Montojo, admiral
In the middle OF the night the American squadron forced
the and before daybeak appeared Oft eave he night
was completely dark At 7o, the bow OF the kena Maria
Christina took fire and the poop also was burned
al Socock with my staff went on board the lisa dc ua
The Rena Maria Christina and the Oastla were then entirely
cnvcloped in flames. ~
The other ships having been damaged retired to Bakers
bav Some had be sunk prevent their falling INTO the
hands of the enemy.
The losses are numerous, notably Capt Calarrso, priest
and nine other persons.
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DEWEY WHIPS EN- /!
Continued from page ~

that the Spanish scutled her and allowed her to sink at the
of the harbor
Reports have also OF fierce rioting i'll Manila wide
spread feared and the British consul has cabed for
warshp Chinese being slain by scores by the Spanish
soderv and the rebels are numbering the priests.
Admiral Dewey has seized another port and has established
communication with the rebels.
Washington May I.-Ofca of the state and war depart
thoroughly believe that sea battle has taken place
off Manila The news reached this city from
New York and London. Both cities received the intelligence
direct Hong Kong and both dispatches substantially
the
For this reason the government officials have doubt OF the
Of the story and expected that before the day over
the navy department will receive official dispatch from Com
odore Dewey reporting that he has routed the Spanish fleet i'll
the Philippines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-02
CRIMINAL CARELESSNESS.
One Soldier Shoots and Kills Anotheg-Man
Wounds Friend.

Amsterdam. \. y. May 1.-This even
ing. While the 18th Separate Co. was max
ing preparations to leave for Hampstead.
tomorrow George DeGraf was shot and
killed by a revolver in the hands of a
companion named Wilbur Jeralmon. Jer-
almon pointed the revolver at DeGraff,
thinking the weapon. was not loaded,
when it was discharged and the bullet
entered the mouth of DeGraff and passed
through his head. DeGraff was Il years
Old and the son of DIR. Samuel DeCraff Of
New York CITY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-02
A DESPERATE DEFENCE
Planned by BIanco for Havana 10 900 Sol.
ders Throwing Up Earthworks.

London. May 2.-The Havana correspon-
dent of the Daily Mail. telegraphing on
April % says that Capt. Gen. Blanco has
determined upon Il desperate defence of
Havana i'll Matlnzas 10000 soldiers being
engaged day and night in throwing up
earthworks and accomplishing the entire
city in a segment of great circle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-02
VERMONT LEGISLATURE
Will Meet This Week. to Provide Funds
Troops Will Mobilize Saturday.

Chester. VT, May 1.-GoVernOr Grout
has called an extra session of the Leg
islature for May ), to provide funds for
the subsistence and transportation of
the Vermont troops. The state militia
will be modified. Saturday, May I,
probably at Brattleboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-02
THIS WAS SATURDAY NIGHT.
These Spaniards Had Net Then Heard Of the
Fight at Manila.

Gibraltar. May p A. MA popular
demonstration was made to the Spanish
lines, last night. over 5000 persons pa
raued the streets with torches ana tlass'
and cries of Viva Espana were heatu
on all sides. The Spanish troops TOOK
part in the demonstration and many m'ii-
tary and civil bands marched in the pa
rade. large symbolic castle represent
ing Spain was a prominent feature.
Continued on page 3D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-02
SPANIARDS FOUGHT NOBLY.
Refused to Leave Sinking VesscIs---
One Captain Went Down With Ship.

London. May "A spcciu dispatch
from Madrid this morning. saws the
Spaniards fought splendidly, the sail
ors refusing to leave the burning and
sinking ships. The captain of the Reina
Christina went down With that vesse:.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-02
The Mantonomoh Sails for Key West. 7

Charleston, S. G., May 1.-The mont
tor Miantonomah sailed. at noon today,
for Key West. While here the monitor
took on full supply of coal and fresh
water and also had some slight repairs
made to her machinery She went out
with everything apparently in good
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-02
TO THE PUBLIC.

knowing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
TO be a medicine of great worth and merit
and especially valuable for coughs, coius'
croup and whooping cough, We will here
after warrant every bottle bought OF US
and will refund the money to anyone wiz
is not satisfied after using two-thirds OIL
a 25 or 80 cent bottle. John Coughlih'
water St m,w,f,1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-02
THE OREGON AT RIO.

Rio Janeiro, May 1.-The United
States battleship Oregon, arrived at
o'clock, last evening, for coal and in
structions The run from Punta Are
mas in the Straits of Magellan, was I'M
eventful. Captain Clarke saw nothing
of any Spanish man-of-war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-02
PORTLAND LIGHTS OUT.

Portland. Me, May 1.-The lights at
Portland Head and Spring Point Ledge
and the Breakwater in Portland harbor
have been ordered not lighted from s P.
NJ to A. NJ. hereafter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-02
OPENING Up Massachusetts Camp.

Boston. May IA provost guard, I'M
der the command of Major Perrins and
a detail of the LIST Battalion of Cavalry
has been ordered to the state camp at
South birmingham, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-02
DEFEAT WAS COMPLETE.

Lisbon, May Iii p. M.-Reliabla
news has been received here that the
Spanish fleet was completely defeated
off Cavite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-02

from the Philippines and there is immense gathering IN the
Gale de Seva The Civil Guards, on horseback were CAMEO
~ ~ preserve order and all have been taken There
i nc, muttering up the present time nothing more
serious has occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-02
ANOTHER SPANISH REPORT.

Madrl MAY PARISH dispatch has been received by
the Spanish minister OF marine saving that the American Meet
was Obliged to after terrible engagement off Manila
The DISPATCH saws Spanish losses heavy and that the
American ships severely damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-02
TO CURE 4 COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Hromo Qunnc Tablets. All drug,
gists refund the money if 1t fails to cure 25c
The genuine has l.. b. Q. on each tablet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-02
ANNIHILATE !!
Spans Fleet and 1000 Men Wiped 0utWe Lose Two Ships
and 500 Men,

Boston, May I.-(Specal)--An nnconfrmcd Hong kong
dispatch says that Spain lost all her ships in the fleet and 1000
men, and that the United States fleet lost ships and 500
VI H4lA III
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k,,,, r.v, Men far neyenre.

Murfresboro. Tenn. Oct. 2.-Thirly
miles east of this city Ave men are re
ported to have been assassinatcd.
John Hollingsworfh killed a man by
the name of Higgins something over n
year ago. A suit was brought against
IIollngsworth and Judgment taken
against him by The members Of the
Higgins family for 5000. Yesterday
there was to be an auction sale Of his
property to satisfy the judgment and
HolllngswOrth and several of his
friends concealed themselves in Il barn
on the place.
When the men came to carry out the
proceedings the men in hiding fired
into them with double barrel shotguns.
killing four men and wounding another
so badly that he will hardly recover.
The dead men are of the most prom
incnt people in this section. A posse
started in pursuit of Hollingsworth
and his party.
Nashville, Tenn, Oct. "A special
TO the American from Murfresboro
says n telephone message has been re
ceived from Woodbury., Cannon comn-
ty. stating that the Cannon county
murdered and assassin. John Hollings-
worth. has been shot and severely
wounded. a crowd of sixty men have
him located and expect to capture him
tonight. together with his accomplices.
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ExPosIrioN's FINANCES.
Has Money In the Bank. After all Debts
Are Paid. and Month Yet to Run.

Has Money In the Bank. After all Debt
Are Paid. and n Month Vet to Run.
Omaha, Sept. 30.-Every one inter
ested in the welfare of the western
country will be pleased to hear of the
wonderful financial success of the
Trans-Mississippi Exposition. now
nearing the close of its five months
run Mt Omaha. If its gates We're closed
to-day. there is money enough in the
bank TO pay every dollar of indebted
ness and return To the stockholders II
large portion of the stock subscrip-
tions. If there is any truth in the old
saying that nothing succeeds like
success" the month of October should
be marked by prosperity unprece-
dented in the history of expositions
According to the books of Secretary
Wakefield, the finances of the cxposl-
tion on September 26tlI stood as fol
lows: Cash balance in bank. $685. 900:
all liabilities. S6S,OO0: net balance,
100000. For some time past all bills
have been paid whenever presented
with the proper vouchers. and the cash
surplus has steadily accumulated.
When the above figures were given
out the exposition had thirty-siy days
to run. October. on account of the
peace jubilee celebration. ana other at
tractive features, is expected to draw
10y far the greatest crowds Of any of
the five months Of the exposition sea
son.
The present Indebtedness consists ex-
clusively of balnnccs due on contracts
and the operating expenses for Septem-
ber. The first aggregates $4,000 and
the latter $4,000 at the maximum
cost of $4,000 a day. or this latter
amount 5000 has already been taken
up ON account of weekly pay rolls. and
the total obligation on account Of oper-
ating expenses is $4,000. Notes ag-
gregaiing $1,000 are Outstanding. max
ing total Indebtedness of Sds.OOO
The exposition will close November.
list
The ascensions of the war balloons
which We're NJ Santiago de Cuba. the
drill of the United States life saving
crew on the lagoon. and the exhibit Of
visual signaling by the United States
signal service corps take place daily
on the grounds During October the
famous lnncs band OF New York city
Will give two concerts daily ON the
grand plaza. besides other musical
features
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This decision was not rendered by
Mr.. Mckinley until yesterday.
The Republican is enabled to give
the first authentic Information of the
decision of the President that lie VIII
not be able. mt this time. to accept the
cordial Invitations given him to visit
Denver through the following tele-
gram sent to this paper by Mr.. Nc
Einley's private secretary, Mr.. j. a.
Porter:
''Thc limited time allowed to inc
Presidents trip viii preclude the pos
sibility of his extending 1t further
west than Omaha"
The President will be in Omaha oc'.
IL. The railroads running tn that city
from Denver have made special rate
from this city to Omaha for the oc
casion and many Denver and Other
Colorado people Will undoubtedly takt
advantage of the reduced railroad fare
and accept the opportunity to see th,
exposition and the chief magistrate1o
the nation nj the same time at a nom
innl cost.
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Rol,ber Holds mp Stage.

Empire City. Ore. Oct. about 4
o'clock this morning the ltoscburg.
Myrtle Point stage was robbed about
one mile east OF the latter place by one
man with n revolver.
The driver. nnmed Baker. was com.
mnndei to hnlt and after obcylng was
ordered to throw out the mail ing
Baker threw the way sack to the rob
her. who Immediately told him II was
the registered bag lie wanted. After
getting the registered snck tho high.
wnymnn told Baker to drive or. Bnker
cannot give description of the rob,
her.
There were sixteen registered letters
In the sack. containing between xsOl
nnd $1,000. Sherlr Gage was notified
and was upon the ground early this
forenoon. hut nt last accounts hnd dis
covered no clue. ~ ,,.,
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ror.., Fire. E..,nsul.hed.

Glenwood. Colo. Oct. All reports
received here indicate that the forest
fires have been put out by last nights
rain and snow.
Idaho Springs. Colo, Oct. 2.-Rains
have been falling in the mountains.
and 1t is consequently believed that the
forest fires raging on the west slope of
the divide have about been put under
control.
Leadville. Colo. Oct. "A light
snowfall last night appears 10 have
somewhat checked the forest fires that
were threatening some of the mining
sections of this country. From the lat
est reports. however. II is learned the
snow was entirely too light to extin-
guish the flames, and unless another
snowfall comes within the next forty
eight hours it is feared that much
damage will be done in Lake Park and
ST. Kevin sections. The weather at
Leadville tonight is cloudy and cold.
Breckenridge, Colo. Oct. "A slight
fall of snow last night put damper oi,
the forest fires in this vicinity.
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Funern, of Mr.. isaynrd.

Wilmington. Del. Oct. with flag
at half mast and drapcd In mourning
with the closing of business houses
and with other demonstrations Of sor
row. Wilmington yesterday committed
TO the grave the mortal remains OF
Hon. Thomas Francis Bayard.
The honorary pall-bcarers were For
mer President Grover Cleveland. For
nier Secretary of the Treasury Charlie,
$. Fairchild. Abe Tunnel, governor oi
Delaware: Chancellor John II. Nichol
son. George l.. Rivcs of New York City
John V. Craven and Thomas Craven Oi
Salem. New Jersey. and Judge lgna
titus &. Grubb. Dr. james A. Draper
and Henry +. banning Of Wilmington
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SENATOR HAnNA's OPINION.
He Says the Philippines shonld Not &c
- Hack to Suaiu.

He Says the Philippines shonld Not q,
r. hack to Spain.
Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 30.-The Lead
or has from its Washington correspon
dent the following interview with Sena
tor Hanna concerning TIE philippine
question. The interview IL Believed t,
represent the views of President Nc
skinley:
IT do not know what the INSTRUCTION,
given TO our peace commissioners are,
said Senator Hanna. but so far Il.
concerns the negotiations which will b,
instituted in Paris, tomorrow, car
see no other result than that Spain viii
have TO relinquish her sovereignty ovcl
not only Luzon island, but the cntir,
Philippines archipelago.
spain has no reason to expcct 1,
be able to retain any portion of thu
group, She went into the war and
lost, and now ought to be prepared tt
suffer the consequences which such !:
defeat implies. | regard the Philip
pines as lost to Spain. and that being 4
forcgone conclusion. in my opinion. the
problem which next confronts us re-
lates to the form of government which
we will give the islands.
WHEN the Philippine question filst
presented itself there was Il strong sen
timent among conservative, far-seeine
and thinking men in this country
which favored the retention by til,
United States of merely naval base
and coaling station in the islands this
base presumably being Manila. and til,
bay contiguous thereto. Since then
however, this sentiment apparently
has undergone n marked change. and il
now appears that for the most part
these same men who ut first believed
we should occupy Manila alone are ad.
vocating the termination of Spanish
rule in the whole group.
Aside from the fact that the gen
eral sentiment of the country seems 10
be against returning any of the is
lands TO Spain. the United States is un-
der obligations TO the insurgents to os-
,ablish a stable and enlightened form
of government throughout the entire
archipelago. When the war broke out
the Philippine islands insurrectionists
became in a certain sense the allies OF
the Americans. and ii. therefore. is oui
moral duty to see that i'll the future
they will be assured safe and civilized
rule. and until the United States deter.
mines in just what manner the Philip.
pines ultimately shall be governed. we
necessarily will have to consider the
philippines our wards"
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Fatal WISCONSIN, FIRES.
One Hundred Persons Reported Missing at
Rtce's Lake.

Milwaukee. Wis. Oct. 2-Thc pecu-
mary damage by the forest fires in the
northwestern part of the state cannot
be estimated nj present. IL may
amount anywhere between one and five
million dollars. Many days will elnpsc
before the extent of the ruin Of the
fiery element Will he known. a general
rain Is falling throughout the state to-
night. This VIII undoubtedly put an
end to the devastation. Clarke. Chiple-
wa and Barron counties appear 10 have
suffered the grrntcst destruction.
Over 100 people are reported missing
In the vicinity Of Rice Lake. sixty
families are homeless near Cumberland.
Sevcnty-tivc families ~ Turtle Lake
and many farmers have lost ull their
property and had u iiarraw cscape
themselves. II In also believed many
persons were burned tn death In their
efforts at fighting the flames. beIng un-
able 10 escape when their Efforts failed.
Many narrow escapes iirc reported.
A party OF l0ggcrs In charge OF Aug
nst Mason Of Chippewa Falls. We're re-
turning from the camps at Cetlnr Lake.
They Ind II race for their lives. hnv-
ing Il handicap over the flames OF eight
miles and hnving but one mile 10 COW
cr TO rcnch n place of safety. The par
~ mnde for n lake mounted Oh horses.
with the heat and smoke almost I'M
bcniriblc the first section of the log,
gers and their horses barely reached
the goal In time. dnsiling intd thc. lake.
where they remained until the flames
passed over. -Four men who werc In
the renr nrc missing nnd nrc believed Ia
hnye been lost.
Mnny persons sought refuge IN wells.
Reports from Cumberland Lake this
afternoon. say the town In In danger.
Business was suspended and the cIti-
xcns were out In an endenvor to check
the flnmes.
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Sir Hugh Nelson. premier OF Queens
land: Sir George II. Reid, premier of
New South Wales. and Sir George H
Turner, premier OF Victoria, recently
met in conference and discussed plans
for a Pacific cable. They decided to
make the definite offer that II Great
Britain and Canada collectively would
guarantee five-ninths OF the cost Of
laying the new cable they would rec
ommend their respective legislatures
to contribute one-ninth each, asking
New Zealand to contribute the re-
manning one-ninth.
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I'm bolder man than you.sir." said
an English iaborer to his master. no;
long ago. Il burst spend my last far
den, and you dursent.' The laborer
never looked forward at all. On the
contrary. thriftiness is often taught the
classes by the masses. A little Ger
man girl who sells violets in the
streets Of western city was question
ed the other day by her teacher. who
learned that she sold about twenty
ive-cent bunches each school day with
more on Saturdays and holidays. and
that she raised the violets herself.
you must be great help to your
father" was the comment. oh" was
the quick reply, i do not need to do
II. Father earns enough for us all.
but am doing this to go to college. |
have three hundred dollars in the bank
already The teacher, n Harvard
graduate. realizing that the child could
draw larger check than himself. wen,
away thoughtful.
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While the really brave and true
women OF the country have been work
ing and suffering for the boys in blue
cheering them through every III that
befeli and trying to make their life and
their burdens as easy as possible. Other
ladies. OF a more hysterical and sell
fish turn of mind. have done their best
to make the soldiers aware OF every
Ill the camp life bore for them. and
have even tried to stir up mutiny and
desertion. II is very good thing tha,
ladies OF this temperament are decid-
edly outnumbered by the good sensible
women. who not only know how tc
meet suffering bravely themselves. bu,
can teach and help others to bear Il
with the same fortitude.
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The close interminsllng OF ways OF
pence and ways OF war Is seen In
China. where two rival alien powers
have been disputing. each over the
right Of the other To construct railroads
and develop the resources OF the coun-
try. Their opposition Is based on the
knowledge that such extension Of the
appliances Of civilization Ia y means Of
political control and source Of advan-
tsge in war. Cultivate peace for the
saks Of preparation for war. and q
70 war for the sake Of the blessings Of
Dsace--that IL the paradoxical rule ol
MODERN statesmanship.
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Afraid os rsr,s sso.,s.

Paris. Oct. 2.--DisOrslcrs resulting
from the Drcyfus case have caused H.
tense alarm among tho Foreigners nt III,
hotels. md II II probable thnt nm cxo
ius viii tnke place. tho guests fearing
grave Developments.
The working cinss. NO far. has held
nl0of. hut the leaders Of the rival pnr.
ties nrc doing their utmost 10 stir then,
up. md II is believed that tho disorders
will i,c repeated. IN
Disorders. the minority Of them iw..
ing In the vicinity Of the office of the
I.ibre Parole. took plnce during the
evening. Mnny persons were slightly
injured. though sticks were the only
weapons used. Several arrests were
made.
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Onicial Excursion Train TO the Ptttsburg
COnclnye.

Denver. Oct. 3.--Grnn Il Commandery
OF Colorado. knights Tempars, have
selected the Santa Fc as the official
route to the Tweniy-sevcnth Triennial
Conclave to meet at Pittsburg. Penn
sylvania. October 10Th to 18th.
The official train will leave Denver AT
700 p. m. Colorado Springs $3.50 p. m.
Pueblo 11:10 p. NJ. Friday. October 1th.
Through Pullman palace slecpers Will
run, Denver TO Pittsburg, without
change via the A.. 4. Il :. +. TO Chica-
go. thence over the Pennsylvania rail
road. arriving in Pittsburg Monday
morning, October 9th. in time for open.
ing session.
Iiare is one fare for round trip.
Berth rate, Denver 10 Piitsburg. $50.
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FIGHT LOOKED FOR NEAR pANA
STRIKING Union Men Held up IA Train and
send Cotorsd Mea Hack to Indiana

Tower I'LL. H.. Sept. :,O.-Threc
hundred striking union miners from
Pam today held mp II special BaliI-
more Il Ohio southwestern train. con
veylng iifty-five Washington. Indiana
negro miners to f'ana to take tho place
OF union miners.
. The negroes were taken from the
cars and compelled TO walk back to
Tower iiill. where they were locked up
IN the depot until ten o'clock tonight.
AT thai hour the negroes We're placed
ON board nm enst-bound train and tax.
en- back 10 Indiana at the expense Of
tho Miners union.
The miners were nll armed and
masked. t "a
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Henry c.orr. Nominated.

New York. Sept. 3o.--.Ai meeting Of
the Chicago platform Democrats 10.
night. Henry George. son of the single
tax advocate. was nominated TO hend
an independent Democratic ticket. Tho
nomination OF Elliott II. Danforth for
Lieutenant, governor by the regular
Democratic convention NJ Syracuse was
lndorscd.
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1t is reported everywhere that Gu
ban flags are drug on the market, and
dealers who have loaded up with them
count them dead loss. This is in
itself matter of small moment, for
there is no special reason why Ameri-
cans should buy Cuban flags. but it is
not time to forget Cuba yet. as most
people seem in danger of doing. The
most serious part of the problem which
we so light-heartedly took up is yet to
come
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co,on., John s,.y s~o,, In.

Washington. u. c.. Sept. aO.-Col0nel
John Iiny wns sworn Into office IN spc.
rctnry of state ut II o'clock this Morn
Ing.
The ceremony took place In ihr
Presidents room ut the White uouss,
and the onih was administered by Jus.
tice Harlan Of the Supreme Court. Mr.,
Hay Immediately Joined his colleagues
In the regular Friday. Cabinet session.