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The Portland daily press., 1898-08-02
CABLE DtREcTTo MILES.
Gen. Greedy Announces Communication
Has Be en- Established

Washington, August 1.-The day
opened quietly in the state, war and navy
departments, and there was a visible
waniGg of interest," in the war, attention
being rather diverted to the peace nego-
tiations now in progress 1t was still
the understanding that no word was to
he expected until tomorrow from Spain,
touching the acceptability of the United
States demands.
A number of callers awaited Secretary
Alger at the department, prominent
among them being Col. John Jacob
Aston Col. Astor is a member of Gen.
Skaters staff and was sent North with
dispatches, including, it is understood
the full articles of capitulation of Santi-
ago. Col. Aston will go to New York to-
night to spend few days before return
ing to the front. 1t is rumored that he is
to be attached to Gen. Miles's staff at
Portor Rico.
Gen. Greedy, chief signal officer, was
able to announce with great deal of
qualification today that he was now in
direct cable communication with Gen.
Miles's headquarters at Ponce, Porto
Rico. The British officials who control
the cable are perfectly willing to trans
nit messages for the United States gov
ernment over it, pro vid1ng that our forces
are in possession of the cable terminus.
The same rule being applied to the cable
from Hong Kong to Manila has prevented
Admiral Dewey from using the cable to
with Hong Kong, al
though he holds one end, which he cut.
When he possesses Manila, the company
will recognize his right to use the cable.
careful consideration as one demanded
nv strict neutrality. ST.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-02
MRS. ALLEN DOES THE TRICK.


Boston, August Mrs. A. NJ. G. Al
len, the pluoky little woman who started
from New York city at midnight sunday
hoped from her wheel in front of the
Boston City hall at just 80 minutes and
IA seconds past II O'Clock, having com.
pleted the $40 l-2 miles in % hours, 80
minutes and ID seconds, thus establishing
a new "city to city" record. A crowd
of fully 1000 people gathered to welcome
her and cheered loudly when she made
her appearance, the applause being re,
peated. as she dismounted and was greeted
affeetionately by her husband, who was
awaiting her arrival.
Mrs. Allen was accompanied by several
Worcester wheeimen as pace-makers. AT
birmingham, State Centurion Fay and
a throng of riders joined the pacing party
for distance. At the conclusion of her
task Mrs. Allen, who seemed to be expe-
riencing no i'll effects from her long
journey, was given a reception at Young,s
organizations of the city.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-02
GROWS BIGGER
BIsMARCK's co FIN CLOSED.

Friedrichsrhue, August lit was
found necessary to close the coffin to.
night, but it may be re opened for the
Emperor.
The body has not been embalmed, but
Is being preserved by the use Of the
WickersheiDl fluid.
Herr Franz Won Lenbach, the painter,
came for portrait of the dead states
man, but did not attempt to paint it, prob
ably because Of the change in the feat
ureS.
The Emperor who has ordered Prof
Begas, the sculptor, to design sarcop
hseus for the German sovereigns. has
announced his intention of attending the
funeral here, but Count Herbert Bis
marck informed his majesty thai the ser
vices would be strictly private and with
out ceremony. hi.
Condolences and wreaths are pouring
in by thousands from all quarters The
death chamber, draped in black, is Inn
pressiye in it's simplicity. Until the re-
mains were placed in the coffin, the coun
terpane of the bed was strewn with roses
and rose leaves and there was white
rose in one hand. ,9r
The eyes were firmly closed, the lips 6
little open, the face wearing its usual
energetic expression.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-02
PRAYING AND SWEARING.
Capt. Evans Temper Somewhat
Stirred Up.

New York, August following is a
copy of letter sent by Captain Evans in
replying to an article published by the
Index, at Williamsport. Pa, praising
Captain Philip of the Texas, for his
"After action prayer" and making a con-
trast between Captain Philips faction
and what is referred to by the paper as
the Frequently published profanity of
Captain Evans:
U. S. Iowa, First Rate,
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,
July 20, 1898.
To the Editor of the Index, Williams
port. Pa.
Dear Sir:--I beg to acknowledge the
receipt today of copy of your paper
which you have been good enough to
send tc me.
I am somewhat at loss to know
whether you sent it for the purpose of cal
ling my attention to the cuss words at
tributed to me in the newspapers, or to
Captain Philips official show of
Christian spirit in announcing to his
men on the quarter deck OF the Texas
after the battle of Santiago that he be-
lieved in Almighty God. AS, however,
you have seen fit to drag my kname into
your newspaper, l hope that you will pub
fish this reply that those who have read
your issue Of July Is, may also read
what / have to say about it.
7 have never considered it necessary,
and I am sure that a great majority of
officers in the navy .do not consider it
necessary to announce to their crews that
they "Believe in Almighty God" I
think that goes without saying. We,
actions how much we are imEued with
this belief. Captain Philip had a perfect
RIGHT to show this to his men as he did
it was simply matter of taste.
Now for myself. Shortly after the
Spanish cruiser Vizoaya had struck her
coIors. and my crew had secured the guns,
the chaplain of the ship. an excellent
man, came to me and said: H
"Captain shall say few words of
thanks to Almighty God for our vic
tory?"
have the men sent aft for that purpose,
and was on the point of doing SO when
it was reported to me that Spanish bat
tleship was standing toward us from the
eastward. My first duty to God and my
country was to sink this Spanish battle
ship, and l Immediately made prepara-
tfons to do SO. When it was discovered
that this ship was an Austrian found
my ship surrounded by boats carrying
dying and wounded prisoners, and others
of the crew Of hte Vizcaya to the number
of two hundred and fifty. 10 leave these
men to suffer for want of food and clothing
who'll called my men aft. to offer prayers
was not my idea of either of Christianity
or religion l preferred to olothe the
naked, feed the hungry and succor the
sick, and am strongly of the opinion
that Almighty God has not put black
mark against me on account OF 1t. do
not know whether / shall stand with
Captain Philip among the FIRST chosen in
the hereafter, but I have this to say in
conclusion that every drop of blood in
my bodyson the afternoon of July was
singing thanks and praise to Almighty
| God ior the victory we had won.
| Yours respectfully,
| (Signed) ROBLEY d. EVANS,
Captain U. S. NJ, Commanding U. ,.
| 5. Iowa.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-02
THE INSURGENTS DANGEROUS.
Aguinaldo's Men May Prove Form dabie
Foes.

Washington, August 1.-Gen. Merritt
has again oabled the war department
relative to the situation in Manila
which he finds very unsatisfactory and
dangerous owing to the attitude of the
insurgents.
Gen. Merritt, however, indicates that
he win do his utmost to protect the citi-
zens from the savagery of the insurgents
though his task is delicate and difficult
one.
The general gave notice that he was
about to combine with Admiral Dewey
in joint demand for the surrender of
the city to the United States forces. thus
.forestalling the insurgents, and this
movement may cause rupture.
. 1t is possible, in view of the fact that
Gen. Merritt's cablegram was sent from
Cavite last Thursday, that this move
ment has been made already by the COM
bined American military and naval
forces, although there is some doubt
about this.
Up to date of the report Gen. Merritt
had with him about 10, 900 soldiers.
So far seven expeditions have left San
Francisco, carrying soldiers to the Philip
pines, and it is the intention to furnish
Gen. Merritt at least 5000 men more than
his present forces.
e. 1t he delays his attack until all these
have reached him, Manila will not De
taken in that way before September, for
the last of the troops have not yet started
from San Francisco.
1t may be, however, that the arrange
ment as to the Philippines, which is ex-
pected will be included in the peace
treaty will obviate the necessity for
further action on the part CT the Ameri'
can commanders.
MERRITT'S PREPARATIONS CON :
TINUE.
. Hong Kong, August Letters re-
ceived here from Cayite dated July ~,
says Gen. Merritt is completing his pre-
parations to attack Manila and that 9th
erwise, there is nothing doing. The
blockade is strictly maintained and no
date has been fixed for the attack. though
it will probably be made as soon as the
remaining American transports arrive.
The troops from San Francisco continue
to enjoy good health. The Spaniards, 1t
is further announced, have determined
to hold out until peace is proclaimed.
Philippine insurgents who are domi-
ciled here, say that the inhabitants of
the islands are confident that republic
will be established there.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-02
MARTIN rHoRNE EXECUTED.

Sing Sing. New York, August MAR
tin Thorne, the murderer OF William
Guldensuppe, was executed at the ap-
pointed time today.
The condemned man showed 'wonderf ul
nerve to the last. With a ssnile on his
face and without hesitation he walked to
the chair, sat down and was quickly
strapped to it.
Warden Sage gave the signal to turn on
the current. The full current of 1850
volts was kept on for five seconds, after
which it was reduced to 400 volts. remain
ing at that figure IS seconds, when
Thorn was pronounced dead.
The autopsy of the body of Thorn,
showed the brain to be well developed
and that Thorn possessed extraordinary
intelligence and cunning. The lungs
had adhesion to the size and rear, and at
the apex of the left lung showing that he
had tuberculosis and had been healed by
nature some years ago. After the altop-
sy, the body was turned hove, over to ~ the two
bear the funeral expenses. The body
Will be taken to New York tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-02

islands likewise, is to be coded to the
United States as coapng station.
These three conditions being granted
by Spain are to be known as part pay
ment in lieu of the full indemnity.
What further payment shall be required
is to be determined by commission hay'
ing authority to act for the President,
subject to his approval.
whether Spain shall retain possession
of the Philippines as whole or in part,
is left to that commission to determine.
The reason for deferring the decision as
to the future of the islands in this fashion
is because the administration has not yet
satisfied itself and is not clear at this mo-
ment what sound policy should dictate IN
the matter.
Meanwhile, and until the commission
has satisfactorily disposed Of the future
OF the islands, the United States is TO e1-
ercise military government over Mania
harbor and bay. The commission will
be actually peace commission ana VIII
prepare the treaty which will terminate
formally the war with Spain.
However, a suspension of hostilitles
NAV BIZ sooner declared when the Spanish
Government shall definitely accept the
conditions above laid down and renounce
it's authority over Cuba and Porto klco.
Notwithstanding the fact that he now
has a direct cable to Washington, General
Miles sent no message during the day
and all That was heard from him was
contained in a belated telegram announo-
inc the arrival at Ponce of the advance
of General Schwan's brigade. 1t is de-
MED that General Miles has succeeded in
his plan of intercepting the troops trans
ports before they reach point in Eastern
Porto Rico originally selected for their
landing and in diverting them to the
excellent harbor he has secured.
Acting upon the recommendation OF
Surgeon General Sternberg, Secretary
Alger has practically concluded TO aban-
don camp Alger, near this city, because
of dissatisfaction with the sanitary con-
ditions there as exhibited by the large
number of sick soldiers. The change will
not be made Immediately, for it is not
nosjtiyely known yet which regiments
now in camp will BIO withdrawn &c
make up the total of about 1000 required
to be supplied to General Wade's COM
mand, and in the second place, it is be-
lieyed to be absolutely essential to have
the new camps selected with the greatest
care and put in perfect order for the re-
ception of troops before any attempt is
made to install them.
Major Heistand and Surgeon Smart,
who have been making tour through
Pennsylvania rscently, returned today
and reported the result of their search for
camp sites. to Secretary Alger. Further
information is required, however, before
the department can act.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-02
HAVANA PEOPLE DECEIVED.

London, August 2.-The Havana cor.
respondent of the Times in a letter dated
July S, describes condition OF growing
Indignation. He says:
Through Havana is still quiet, extraor-
dinarily, ominously quiet, it is calm
before the storm. There is an ever in
creasing feeling against the governments
deceit in hiding the truth and spreading
false news, apparently with the intention
OF leaving the people to the mercy of their
enemies. Famine is slowly Tightening
its bands. The death rate IL extraordin-
ariIv hioh. In some settlements half the
reconcentrados have died since war was
declared -
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-02
PARIS HEARS SPAIN
ACGEPT,
WILL.
ACCEPT.

Paris, August LIT is announced this
afternoonsin a despatch from Madrid to
the Temps that the Spanish cabiuet is to
meet this afternoon and draw up Spain's
reply to the United States answer to the
peace proposal The despatch adds that it
is believed the Spanish government will
accent the terms Immediately after offic-
ial assent is given to them and that hos
Utilities will be suspended in the Antilles.
In conclusion the Madrid despatch saws il
is the general belief that peace will be- an
accomplished fact before August 49,
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-02
MAY MEET IN LONDON.

Madrid, August THE Liberal today
says the Spanish-American peace com
missioners are to meet in London, and
that the points which will be discussed
win be the disposition to be made of the
Philippines, the payment Of the Cuban
debt, the evacuat ion Of Cuba and Porto
Rico and the ownership of the war 'mate-
rial in the Antilles. The Spanish minis.
ter for war, Gen. Correa, is said to hs
actively arranging for the repatriation
of the Santiago soldiers" the first Of
at the end Of August. :,
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-02
NO GUESS WORK HERE.
All Portland People Have To DO Is to Fol-
low the Example of Fellow Citizens.

4 Facts are stubborn.
Some may be disputed,
None can be disproved.
A fact is the opposite of fiction.
Is always hedged about with proof.
Has to stand the test of investigation;
Or it drifts to the realm OF doubt.
Investigate closely the following:
The closer the scrutiny the more con-
vincing the result.
A Portland citizen speaks here;
Speaks from experience and convlotlon,
Relates facts-stubborn facts,
That may be disputed, but cannot be
disproved
Mrs. David Rounds, of No. "a Lincoln
strest, says: 81 felt miserable in the
fall Of 1895 and the winter OF 1876, for my
com plant got the better OF me and was
completely run down. was subject to
spells of dizziness, my appetite failed and
severe pain settled in the small Of my
hack. At night ] could not sleep, al
though I wanted to badly; my kidneys
acted very sluggishly and the secretions
were very scanty. I felt quite anxious
about myself and tried to find some
means of stopping it. i read in local
paper that Doan's Kidney Pills were for
just such troubles, and got them at 81.
Fl. Hay s. Sons's drug store at the juno
ton of Free and Middle streets. They did
their work WE'LL My kidneys act freely,
the dizziness is gone and / can rest at
night and sleep refreshingly. am sure
can recommend Doan's Kidney Pills to
anyone.
Doan's Kidney Pills, so cents per box,
for sale by all dealers sent by mail on re.
ceipt Of price by Foster, Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name DOAN'S and take
no substitute.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-02
EMPEROR LOSES HIS JOB.

London, August 2.-The Pekin CORE
spondent Of the Standard says: "To-
day (Monday), the Empress dowager
openly relieved the Emperor of all real
power. The ministers take their instruc-
lions directly from her, and Li;Hung
Chang practically supercedes the Tsung
Lii Yamen. 1t is rumored that Sir Claude
Macdonald, the British minister the
Tsung Lii Yamen accused Ii Hung Chang
of betraying China to Russia, and it is
said that Ii Lung Chang has threatened
to demand the recall of Sir Claude Mac
Donald
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-02
CANADIAN NAVAL MILITIA.

St. Johns. N. f., August Mn
ish admiralty, has arranged to organize
a naval reserve among the New Found
land fishermen, enrolling 500, who will
be drilled by special instructors sent
from England. Forts are being erected
specially for this purpose, the men res
ceiying $50 each cash for each month en-
Gagged
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-02
BIG SHOE FAILURE.

Boston, August /. -Hosmer, Codding &
Co., of 1877 Federal street, among the
most extensive wholesale boot and shoe
dealers in New England. assigned late
this afternoon to Charles w. LAYERS,
president of the National Shoe and Leath-
er Exchange in this city. The liabilities
are estimated at S50o,0 The nominal
assets are believed to be from 5000, oOo TO
500, 900. AThe cause Of the failure is given
as slow collections and oompllcatlo IONS
which are not yet explained.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-02
FOUGHT TO DRAW.

New York, August IA draw was
the decision rendered tonight at the
Greater New York athletic club Coney
island, after Tommy White of Chicago
and Solly Smith of Los Angeles had
fought 20 rounds to decide the feather
weight championship of the world.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-02
OVERWHELMINGLY DEMOCRATIC.
Alabama Is True TO Its Past Again This
Fall.


Birmingham, Ala, August 1.-Of %
former Populist counties, five were heard
from up to 9 o'clock and are Democratic.
Indications are that the Populists carry
only about six counties in the state.
Light vote all over the state.
Chairman Low of the Democratic cam
paign committee, says that only three of
the doubtful counties have been heard
from and they are overwhelmingly Demo-
cratic He estimates that the Democratic
majority win be the largest in ten years.
Secretary Harwell of the iPopullist
committee says that Dean, Populist, will
carry the state by 10000 majority.
GROWS BIGGER. re
Birmingham, EAlabama, August f.
Joseph f. Johnston, Democrat was re-
elected governor today. Unofficial re.
turns from 30 of &c counties in the state
indicate Democratic majority for the
state ticket of So, 900. aiasu
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
Judge Buswoth's Charge Giving The Law
Applying 10 Such Cases.
THE ECCENTRIcITIES OF A MAN
Do Not Prove That He Is Insane---Right Of Tssta.
tor 10 Dispose Of His Property as He Saw
Fit Clearly Explained.

The jury that heard the testimony In
the long trial of the contest over the
will of the late Samuel NJ. Amesbury,
after being out about an hour yesterday
afternoon, brought i'm verdict sus-
tanning the will. This verdict was not
much of surprise after the closing
argument in behalf of the proponent of
the will. Judge Stephen A. Cooke.
Judge Bosworth's charge, though pay
particular stress on the law in the case,
and was considered as leaning little
towards the will, because the law as
laid down by his honor was 10 the point
that every eccentricity of a man did
not prove he was insane, and also the
right under the law OF a man to dis
pose of his property If he was possessed
of a testamentary capacity. The law
in regard to an insane delusion and
the difference between that and mis-
judgment were clearly laid down
Amesbury had accumulated about
$4,000, and this, with the exception of
a few thousand dollars, left i'm legacies
lodge A. +. and A. NJ, as a memorial
to the father OF the deceased, who was
one of the most prominent members of
the lodge as well as a valued Masonic
worker well known throughout this
state and Massachusetts,. The testi-
-fffeny introduced by LtAe heirs who ap--
posed the will went to show that the
testator was a very miserly individual;
that when the sister with whom he had
lived for years was in her last illness
Amesbury did not make her a cup of
tea, and demonstrated with a niece who
began making a fire to warm the room
for the sick woman. When this sister
died IL was testified by several persons
that the testator complained OF the ex-
travagance OF her funeral. though IL
cost but S7T.40. and the deceased left
money TO divide among her heirs
Amesbury. IL was stated picked food
out of swill tub TO eat at the same
table where his sister. Ann. had to eat
in disgust with him. He had walked to
Warren to deposit money in "a bank
there, and he wore patched clothing and
a rope around his coat. George A. Lit
tleheld was associate counsel and drew
the will which stood the prolonged as
sault upon il.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17

AZ the close " tho performance nj
Keiths the mobiles and their wives, SIS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17

ters and sweethearts walked up West
minister street. forming q novel process
sion. Their objective point was the
Eloise. on Franklin street, and the
handsome building, with all it's suites
Of reception rooms, wideness OF dancing
space and tiers of balconies, was
thrown open TO the merry Shriners and
their party. and it is safe to say that
never was a happier assemblage gath
cred together.
From II 20 o'clock Caterer Lyman
served supper, and while eating was
not la order dancing was. and it was
the largest party that ever occupied the
beautiful ball room. Reeves orchestra
played better than ever. and even those
who were not expert dancers were en-
tranced by the delightful music TO the
point Of vcnturing ON the waNed floor
and they enjoyed themselves just as
much as the others did.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
sPRINGFIEIn-

Scorc-Meriden :. Springfield a. stops
Mallory g5, Latham ~ Fouls-Iatham, War.
ner. Connoll ,. Roferce-Tibbetts. Timer
EaRan Attcndancc--HD
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17

Of the faces OF the officers were readily
recognized hv the Shrners, TO whom
they were familiar.
Frank Bush. when he came on attired
as "A wcll-to-do Hebrew merchant and
wearing the red fez. was given char
acteristic reception and handsome
bouuuet. similar Co That presented To
Charles r. Ellis. The prince Of story
-tpffrrr told -rrtartp-new- ones in his own
inimitabic way. several Of which had
special reference Co prominent Shriners
and ne aroused the most uproarious
laughter throughout his all-too-short
act.
Everybody stayed To see the great
Caicedo. and his wonderful performance
was greeted with unb0unded enthu-
siasm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17
C0TTER'S men WON.
Defeated the Waterbury Polo Team BY Superior
Play al Nearly EvsU Point.

Capt. Cotter's Hartford polo team de-
feated Waterbury at the Auditorium at
Waterbury last night 10 TO 6. The in
ability of the home team TO cope sue
cessfully with the visitors was due al
most entirely To the impregnability of
Hartford's cage. While Waterbury did
not play in her usual good form, the
ball was kept in Hartford's territory
most Of the time. and shot after shot
was rained on Hartford's goal, only to
be stopped by Cusicks brilliant work.
.tt,, ,t,,s,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-17

Another view showed "Al' Frazier in
his slumbers after his initiation. and
gave q vivid suggestion Of his dreams.
with the faces OF Frank Pearce. Henry
Carpenter, "Milt' Payne. Willis Fiske.
j. Fred Parker Horace Is. Blanchard
and DOC" Carpenter rrinning at him:
and when the picture OF the Immortal
Rachel was thrown upon the screen
there was burst OF applause that
showed that her memory was still kept
green i'm the hearts OF the Shriners.
Following this was view or the new
and rapidly becoming famous "buckine
cam mule" OF Palestine temple. on the
hump OF which ANDY" Ferguson was
enjoying CD ride over the arid sands
his features plainly showing the excru-
ciating delight Of the experience.