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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
THE RELIEF.
So the John Eng|is Will Be Known in
Her Hospital Work.

New York, May 23.-The new army
hospital ship purchased from the
Maine Steamship Co., under the name
of John Englis is to be known as the
Relief in her new capacity. About
100000 is TO be expended in fitting her
up. She will fly the Red Cross flag.
The General Electric Co. has given an
N-ray outfit for the surgical work.
An order has been issued allowing on
~ enlisted persons of those who are
hired on the hospital ship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
A TREMENDOUS EXPLOSION
From Some Unknown Cause Heard. Sunday.
OF Cape San Antonio. Cuba.

Key West, May 23.-The officers of one
Of the United States cruisers which ar
rived here. today, say that while of cape
san Antonio, Ghe western extremity Of
Cubap. yesterday afternoon, terrific cN-
plosion was heard from the direction Of
the shore but apparently many miles
away There was an upheaval OF water
ali about the ship and the cruiser herself
vibratc1 with the shock from stem to
stern.
Many are inclined to think that the pho
nomenon was an earthquake. There arc
no batteries near enough to Cape San
Antonio II account for 4 detonltion Of
such volume; and it is thought that if
any naval disaster had occurred news Of
il would have reached here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
SUMMARY Of THE NEWS.
CONTINUED from page ~
Three American warships report

Three American WarShipS report
ed at Para, Brazil, on Monday.
Spain's protest against American
ships showing Spanish flag shown
to be valueless, as international
usage allows it, provided flag is
hauled down before fire is opened.
Denied that Italy has entered
protest against continuing the Gu
ban blockade.
Over 5000 men now in the Signal
Corps, patroling the entire coast
from Eastport to Galveston.
The Cadiz fleet to remain in that
vicinity awaiting orders"
Spain planning new Notifications
at Queen of Spain's Chair" over
looking Gibraltar and European
Point, facing Gibraltar
The Cuban colonial government
decides that food importations into
Cuba shall be duty free
Bill introduced in Congress for
five new battleships; 10 torpedo
boats: Is torpedo boat deStroyerS
and 10 sunboats.
Major General Wade reports at
Chickamauga to command the Sd
Corps.
The LIST Division, 1st Corps. re-
viewed, Monday. by Gen. Wilson.
1t is the first formal movement of a
large body of troops in this war
and the first since the Civil War.
The first Manila expedition will
leave San Francisco today.
Swift cruiser TO patrol Grand
Banks to watch for Spanish war
ships which might he headed for
Newfoundland after coal.
The vatican's neutrality said to
be due to warning that United
States would stand no sympathy
with Spain.
The big fve-masted schooner
Gov. Ames chartered by govern
ment to carry coal.
Two companies of Connecticut
troops arrived at Portland last
night, to man Fort Preble One
company stopped at Fort Constitu
ton, Portsmouth.
The National Relief Committee
calls on people to form local asso-
cations to raise means for caring
LOT our uedu ana "oull''eu III pdItle'
St. Pierre reports that the rumor
that Cervera will return there for
coal is not confirmed.
Cuban officers nettled at Ameri-
can officers opinion of their mill
tary ability.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
PORTSMOUTH DEFENcES.
The Guns All Mounted and Men Arrive Il
Man Them

Portsmouth. n. H., May 23.-The
work of mounting the three parrot
guns at Fort McCleary which has oc-
cupied much time, was completed this
morning, and they are now in readi-
ness for action.
The large mortar which broke
through the Portsmouth bridge while
being shipped to Meriden. CT, was re
loaded. this morning. and started on its
journey.
A draft of 20 men who are to assist
in manning the guns. arrived at Fort
Constitution, this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
THE PRIZE VESSELS.
Hearings on the Buena Ventura. Miguel lover
and Catalina.

Key West. May 23.-Judge Locke, in the
United States district court. today. heard
arguments in three of the most important
prize cases, those of the Buena Ventura
Miguel Jover and Catalina A number Of
counsel appeared and it was contended
on an extended citation of authorities
mat all of the three vessels should be
condemned as lawful prizes. Arguments
against this contention We're male by an
array of counsel representing the various
interests including the owners Of the yes
sells and their cargoeS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
Fast Time Expected OF Monterey.

san Francisco May 23.-Tho work Of
roaling and provisioning the United
States ship Monterey is rapidly pro-
crossing and when this has been
completed the vessel viii go to Mare
Island to take on ammunition ami to I'M
dcrgo thorough examination before she
puts to sea. 1t is generally understood
that she will make fast time between
1crc and Honolulu to catch the trans
ports which leave this port before her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
THE CUSTOMS TARIFF
OF the Philippines Soon to Be Turned Into
United States Golfers.

Washington, May 22-In anticipation OF
the early occupation Of The Philippine
Islands by the military and naval forces
of the United States. the treasury depart
nent has already begun the formulation
of regulations and a scheme of customs
tariffs which will be collected by the mil
ltary authorities and turned into the
treasury Of the United States as mill
tary contribution"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
THE PLOT THlCKENs
England May Land Force at Kingston
---France After Canaries.

London, May 24.-The Daily Chronicle
commenting on dispatch from its
CORES pondent at Kingston, ia, who
saws that England has thrown IS
months supplies into Jamaica, where
all the officers have had their leaves
Withdrawn asks if England is going
can war and couples its correspondents
report with the rumor current in Liver
nool Yesterday, that France is trying
TO buy the Canaries for $4,000, 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
BLOCKADE OF MANILA.
Official Notice Given by Sec. Gage to
All Shipping Owners.

Washington. May o Secretary Gagc.
today. issued an order in customs officers
notifying them that the port of Manila.
Philippine Islands, is hlockadod by the
United States feet under Admiral Dewey
and therefore clearance Will not be grant
cd to merchant vessels for that port. Nc
instructions also warn owners and mas
tcrs of vessels that in undertaking voy-
ages to Spanish ports not now blocladcd
,hcy run the risk Of interruption by flu
turc blockades and military operations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
READY TO SAIL.
The Manila Expedition Will Leave San Fran
cisco. Today.

Washington May 23.-Assistant Secre-
tary of War Meklcjohn was, today, nego-
tiating for several additional transports
for the troops that are To be sent TO Mi
Mia. His advices from San Francisco, to-
day, indicated that three OF the trans
ports the City Of sydney the City Of Pc
king and the Australia would start on
their long journey, late tonight or TO-
morrow. No suffers are to be permitted
to accompany the army during the war.
Assistant Secretary Mciklejohn made this
announcement, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
CLOSELY INTERVIEWED.
Stars and Stripes and Union Jack To-
gether at Montreal.

Montreal May 23.~-In Christ Church
cathedral, yesterday, during the an
nual church service for the members
Of the Montreal volunteer corps. who
were present in full uniform to III"
number Of about 1000, the Stars AMI
Stripes and the Union Jack were clos :
~ intcr;wined over the chanceI Tho
incident was the general topic Of con-
NnrsatlNn here. TODAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
107,761 VOLUNTEERS.

Washington, May 23.--At a late hour,
tonight Adj. Cen Corbn announced
that advices received by him from the
state camps, tonight, indicated that
1916 volunteers had been mustered
into the service of the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
THE WARNING Needed.
Vatican's Neutrality Due to Emphatic
Message from America.

London. May 24.-The Rome CORE
spondent of the Daily Chronicle says
he learns that the Natican's declara-
ton of neutrality was due To a notifi-
cation from Washington that no mani
festation of sympathy with Spain
would be tolerated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
RED CROSS SHIP AT TAMPA,

Tampa, May 23.-Thc Red Cross ship
state of Texas, with Miss Clara Bar
ton, representative of the National Red
Cross Society of America and corps
Of surgeons and trained nurses, arrived
at Port Tampa from Key West, today,
and cast anchor ucar the gunboat
Ea1nOa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
NO WARSHlPS SEEN
Of Mole ST. Nicholas Jamaica, or SI:ewhe
by Gunboat Crete Pierot.

Copyright. 1898, by The Associated Press)
Kingston, ia, May 23.-No warshps
were seen in the neighborhood of Mole
St Nicholas or elsewhere by the
Haytian gunnoat Crete y Picrot, which
arrived here, today, from Port au
Prince.
The Crete A rierot brought Nine,
Simon sam wife of the President Of
the Haytian republic, who is going 10
Paris
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
DENIED IN TOTO.
Cuban Junta Says There's No Nego-
tiation in Progress With Spain.

New York. May 23.-The statements at
tributed to Senior Leon Castillo cabled
from Paris. to the effect that negotiations
were pending between the Spanish am
bassador at Paris ana Senior Betancos a
representative of the Cuban insurgents,
WAS strenuously denied at the office of
the Cuban Junta in this city. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
OUR SIGNAL CORPS.
G. W. Butler and C. {. Walker Recommended
as Officers.

Washington. May 23.-Gcorge w.
Butler and Charles E. Walker have
been recommended to the authorities
here for first and second commands,
respectively. of the signal corps from
the Maine National Guard. The
recommendation is equivalent to an
appointment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
Volunteers, comprising 81 officers and s75

Volunteers, comprising 81 officers and Ga
men.
The troops assigned to depart on the
Australia and the city of Sydney have
been ordered to report at the docks of
their respective vessels, at O'Clock to-
morrow morning.
The organization of the second expcdi-
ton to the Philippines will not be deter
mined until after the arrival of Gen. Mer-
rift, who viii reach tins city at the end
Of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
TO BE EXCHANGED.
Col, Cortiio and Or. Julian to Relieve
Prisoners ThraIi and Jones.

Atlanta Ga, May 23,-col Vincent de
Cortlio ana Dr. lsidor Julian ana two Of
the Spanish prvates. all Of whom have
been under arrest at Fort Mcpherson bar
racks. were taken away from Atlanta,
last night. The prisoners viii he taken TO
Key West ana thence 10 Havana, where
they Will be exchanged for the American
newspaper correspondents. Thrdil and
Jones'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
TO CARRY COAL.
The Huqe Schooner Gov. Ames Chartered by
the Government

Boston. May 2S. = The five-masted
schooner Gov. Ames has been chartered
by the government to carry coal from
Philadelphia to Key West. She will at
once began the trips. The Governor Ames
can carry $500 tons of coal in the summer
time and is very fast when deeply loaded
The schooner has left Boston for Phila-
delpha.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
THE COLUMBIA AGAIN SAILS.

Philadelphia, May 23,-The cruiser Co.
lumbia, which arrived at the Delaware
Breakwater about 4 O'Clock this after
noon. sailed seaward at o'clock. this
evening. The dispatch boat Oneida.
which arrived with the Columbia, is TAX
ing on p tons of coal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
Medical and Hospital Deficiency.

Washington, May 23.-Secretary Alger
sent to Congress, today, an estimate for
4 deficiency appropriation of $4,000 fol
the medical and hospital department OF
the army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
FRIENDS PROTEST AGAINST THE WAR.

New York. May 23-The Friends. q,
their annual meeting here. today. in keep
ing with their old-time IDEAS, protested
against the war now going on between
the United States and Spain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from North, East
South and West

The United States supreme court. MON
,lav. decided convictions under the oleo,
margarine laws of Pennsylvania anu any
New Hampshire to be Invalid, thus hoiu-
ing the laws unconstitutional
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
WARSHIPS AT DELAWi RE BREAKWATER.

Philadelphia, May 23.-The cruiser Co
lumbia and the government steamer
Oneida arrived at the Delaware Break
water at $50. The auxiliary cruiser Yam
kee is also still at the Breakwater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
MONITOR JASON AT NEW YORK.

New York. May 23.-The l'nitel States
monitor Jason, in tow of the tug Pioneer.
passed Sandy Hook bound in. at $50
T. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
OREGON NOT AT KEY WEST.

Key West, May 23-The battleship
oregon has not arrived here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24

Captain James T. Wilcox Of the Brit
ish schooner f. II. Foster, which was
stopped by 30-pound shot from Port
land Head at 2 O'Clock, Monday morn
ing, later said that he had forgotten
about Portland harbor being mined.
The schooner was bound from st.
John for Salem and attempted to run
in here on account Of rough weather.
He is satisfied that the harbor is vigil
lantly protected
AT a result of this shooting incident
mis- petition was circulated, this morn
ing. and received a large number Of
sieners: To the Honorable Secretary
IF the Navy John y. Long. Dear Sir:
We, the captains Of the following
named vessels respectfully petition that
a tugboat be stationed at the entrance
to Portland harbor to tow vessels in
and out both night and day as we con
slider our lives and vessels in more dan
ger from American guns and torpedoes
than we Do from the Spanish navy"
The captains claim that on stormy Of
fogey nights the order obligins vessels
10 remain outside until daylight will
surely result in disaster and loss If
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-24
YOU CAN'T ENTER.
Solid Shot at Portland Warns AWAY
an Impatient Schooner.

Portland, Me, May 22.-There was
an exciting episode at Portland Head
early Monday morning. A schooner
attempted to enter the harbor at 2. 80
O'Clock. The guard saw her intention
and quickly summoned the gunncrs.
who fred 30-pound solid shot across
the schooner's bow. The schooner
thereupon put out all her lights, turned
about and made sail to the west.
The steamer Horatio Hall was also
nearby waiting for daylight, when the
shot was fired at the schooner The
Hall put on steam and sailed away in
the direction Of the Two Lights.
The sound of the gun fired at the
schooner reused the whole post at
Portland Head. Officers and men
turned out in short order and in less
than five minutes had one Of the big
guns ready to fire in case the schooner
declined to stop.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-10-05
Is AMICABLY SETTLED.
Suit between the Brennan Heirs
and the minneapolis Trust Co.

Suit Between the Brennan Heirs
and the minneapolis Trust Co.
Litigation between the Brennan heirs
and the Minneapolis Trust company
has been amicably settled out Of court.
Such was the announcement made to
Judge Willrich by Attorney Horton for
the trust company and Attorneys AL
brecht and Fitzpatrick for the heirs,
when the matter came up for a hear
ing. The terms Of the settlement in
detail were not made known to the
court, nor would their attorneys dis
cuss the case, further than to declare
that the settlement was satisfa Glory to
both the trust company and to the
heirs
According to Judge Willrich, the set
Element was effected by a concession
on the part of the trust company in
the nature of an offer to pay in cash
to the heirs the amount of certain
mortgages in which funds Of the heirs
had been invested and to which eXcep-
ton was taken in the proceedings be
fore the probate court in the final &C
counting Of the company. This amount
is in round figures $4,000, upon which
interest for nearly nine years will also
be paid. During the examination of
the cOmpany's books in court the heirs
questioned the action of the company.
as guardian, in investing the trust
funds in the mortgages involved In
the settlement, however, the company
regards the investments of such stabil-
ity that it is willing to assume them
at their face value and to turn over
to the heirs in cash their full value.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-10-05

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Milwaukee; E.. McCargar, Fergus Falls; A.
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Northneld; Il; Huber, Alma, Wis; J. wal
lace, Iowa; Fl. Newhuter, Toronto; J. Rem
pei, Butterfield.
RYAN-Eva Webster. New York. = "
bergman and wife, st. Paul; II. E. whitney
CAlcago; E. ]. Bennett, Toledo; Chss Will-
"a Min9na; Z. d: Thompson. Watertown;
7. e, Bradley. Detroit; H. A. ScheI and wife
cortland; Miss Bert Davis. Hammond; j.
Sehab. New York; J. c. Edwards and wife,
Chicago: D. w; Day, Eau Claire; NJ Rock,
MWailing, Chicago; c.. Vanderbilt Jr., New
YORK; j. D. Cutting Jr., New York; J. w.
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De Mauen. New York; ]. c. Griait 5sO Mi.
waukee: F. II. McGrew, New York; G. w,
thompson, La Crosse; NJ. A. Freedler. CHI
and wife New York; W. c. Weed, Londoni
J; Z; Boss, Spokane; T. o. Berry, St Louis
z. D. Berry, Detroit; J. D. EngAl, Buffalo;
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Johnson and wife, Washington, ID. c.; o.. W.
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York; L. M. King. San Francisco.
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Clay, Hutchinson; Mrs. W. r. Hoyt, Skaguay,
Alaska; George F. Jewett. Chicago; ". E.
Sweet, Chicago; Frank Garrison Wabasha;
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Mones; A. T. Ames, Chicago; V. B. DOlliver,
Charles c. Kolars, lie Sueur Center; c. s.
Nichols. Chicago; Mrs. W. A. Wall, Miwau-
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Fairmont; G.. l.. Benjamin, Buffalo; ". B.
Bloofeld. Chicago; E. B. Rathbone, Chicago;
NJ. H. Wagner, Dubuque; d. H. BedfOUd and
wife. Montreal; A. B. KOercher, Ortonville;
George Goodrow, Chicago; Nathan Kingsley,
Austin; Ed Weaver, MRnkato; R. j. WoOll,tt
st. Louis; &. A. lie May, New Ulm; 7. Hell
man. Philadelphia; Thomas Nolan, Chicago;
John Bennett Marshaltown; o. A. Nc
Michael, New York; s. l. Drake. Chicago; E.
P. LATER, Georgetown. Pa; Ashley J. Abel,
MeaFes, Chicago; J. NJ. Christy and wife Du-
luth; A. Cauthorn, Corvallis. Or; William
Mll.San. Faribault; George S. Whitney, Fari-
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MINI.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-10-05
AT THE THEATERS.

The Wilbur Opera company and Marion
Manola are giving splendid series OF ope-
house this week. The introduction of an
olio Of oldtime minstrelsy has proved TO be
very popular feature. For the matinee
s s2dry oa hs w6TTs will Tbs cast for
Martha; this afternoon will be as follows:
Lady aSyy Harriet Durham maid Of honor to
Nancy, her waiting maid Hattie Richardson
Lord Tristan Mickletord, Lady Harriet's
PIunEett wealthy young farmer
Lionel, his adopted brother, afterwards
TIE Earl OF perry ''''.''''..:1S; -; C1nley
If Farm 5nsrH servant maids D cnT
ladies' pages, etc. Time Of action, the reign
Kellar, the magician. will appear at the
and Wednesday Of next week. The sale OF
seats for this engagement opens tomorrow
morning.
In spite Of the inc:ement weather of last
evening, "Caseys Wife" with Its host of
funny scenes. incidents and climaxes drew
large audience at the Grand There is
1t fulflls the intention OF the author by
furnishing no end of fun. Mark Murphy In
the title role Of Casey ia inimitable. Miss
sky. The other roles of the play are in
good hands. Yorke and Adams being par
tGuaTly fetching in their Hebrew mpsr
sondtlonS Iouay at Z:SO the nrst OF the
popular priced matinees will occur.
The vaudeville festival at the Grand next
week is promised to present the most ex-
pensive organization of this kind that has
been seen in this city in some time. Dunn
and Whitbeek, who head the organization
are two Of the highest salaried people in
the vaudeville profession, and are said to
present an act original In every feature.
Other members include Smith and Fuller
musical team; Lorenzo and Allen, white face
comedy act; Harry Allister, the premier i'm
persCnator and others.