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The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
SAW NINE WARSHIPSo
HOVE Scotia People Insist on the Truth
of the story.

Halifax, N. s., May 10. lin response to
inquiry sent to correspondent at Bridge
water, on west coast this province, fol-
lowing just received:
''This morning about nine O'Clock the
smoke of several steamers was seen off
the coast near Cape La Have. Several
persons went up a hill known as Round
Hill at Getson's Cove, and from that
eminence saw distinctly nine large vessels
under steam, heading in southerly
direction. They appeared to be travelling
at fair rate of speed. Their nationality
could not DO discerned. Your correspond
emit received this information from Rein
hardt Bros, of Getson's Cove, who youoh
for the correctness of the story The ships
when seen near Indian island, were about
dive miles from the coast. No further
information has been received up to this
time"
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
NOT BELIEVED AT kew WEST
No Confirmation of Report That cervera
Is at Havana.

Key West, May 19.-Some If tho sn,o,,sr
ships which returned from various noints
on the blockade line this n,orn;no
brought no news They confirmed the
statement from the Associated prose a.
spatch boat Wanda that all is ouiet alone
the coast Although some of the s,,.1,
ships bruised closely along The cnban
shore, there was no sign of hostility to-.
wards them.
There was rumor circulating about
town this morning that the Spanish
squadron stole unmolested into Havana
last night. 1t originated in noanna,
peculiar to Key West stories and NOT a
shadow of confirmation of the renort
could be obtained here.
The report OF the bombardment of
Santiago de Cuba, is discredited here
Nobody has even heard a rumor to that
effect.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
TAKE THEIR PORTFOLIOS.
spain's New Cabinet Ministers Begin Bus
mess.

Madrid. May 1872 p. m.-The new
cabinet ministers took their portfolios
over this afternoon.
The Spanish newspapers censure the
governor of Hong Kong for permitting
the American warships to revictual and
they say they cannot understand Great
Britain's allowing the United States to
cut the British West India cables.
The cabinet will present itself to the
chambers tomorrow, when Senior Romero
y Robledo will ask for statement on the
crisis.
!. The Carlists and Republicans want to
prolong the budget debate until the end
Of June.
The Epoca announces that the railroad
officials have offered the government
250, 600, 600 pesetas in return for pro-
longation Of their concessions.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
STILL HOPING FOR AID.

London, May 2O.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Times says: Senior Leon
= Castillo has again wired Senior Sagasta
developing the reasons already advanced
why he might be more useful in his
present position as Ambassador to France
than as member of the government.
This despatch has considerably impressed
the cabinet.
berlain's speech at Birmingham, have
opened up new political horizons. Spanish
statesmen anticipate the possibility OF a
universal contiagration wherein Spain
would find etfident allies. Their eyes
naturally turn towards France and
Russia"
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
HEARD HEAVY GUNS.

Hueneme, CAL, May l9.-Great excite
ment has heen created here by csnnonad-
ing, sufficiently heavy to rattle windows,
which was apparently taking place at sea.
No war vessels were in sight and the
source of the firing is a mystery.
vicinity is the United States steamer
Alert, but why she should be firing is o
great mystery unless she may be indulg-
ing in target practice,
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
VETERANS PRoFFER SERVICES.

VETERANS PROFFER SERVICES.
Chicago, May 19.-The following mes
sage was sent today:
Chicago, May 10, 1898.
To President Mckinley, Washington, D.
c.:
have the honor to offer YOU full regi-
ment of trained Canadian-American sold
iers. Majority have been under fire. We
desire service with Merritt.
(Signed)
George A. Barnes, Lieut.. Col.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
ORR, COMMERCE WITH JAPAN,

Washington, May 19.-The commerce of
the United States with Japan has grown
more rapidly during the past year than
r Taas Of any ge foregn trade of the he emp
of japan. lust received by the bureau of
statistics, shows that the imports into
japan from the United States increased
from 10, 373, 41s yen in 1896 to 81, $50, 1887
yen in 1897, while her exports to the
United States increased from 81 ,58a, 84l
yen in 1896 to 81, 4S6. 404 yen in 1897. Only
three countries, viz: Great Britain,
China and British India, made as large
sales to Japan as did the United States
in 1897,
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
CITY OF PORTLAND, ME.
Collection Of Offal, Peaks Island.

SEALED proposals will be received at the
until II O'Clock. noon, May 25, 1893, for collect
ing offal and other refuse matter at Peaks is
land once day in each week, excepting Sun
days, from private houses, and once a day
and public houses for the period from June l..
1898, to September 10, 1898. said oifa !, and
refuse matter to be carried outside, White Head
or Pumpkin Knob, or such other place as may
be determined. into deep water, and there
dumped on the outgoing tide.
The successful bidder will be required to give
bond fof Inc rhe fTaithful discharge Of the above
right to reject any and all bids Bids will be
addressed to the Sanitary Committee
m VIM. FL. DOW,
Portland, Me. mayi9deod3t
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
BATH SHIP MISSING.

Boston, May l9.-Thers is much appre-
hension in shipping circles concerning
the safety of the barque Spartan, now
long overdue on a passage from Perth
Amboy, N. j., for Bath, Ma The Spar.
tan is owned by Augustus Palmer OF
Bath and, as important repairs on the
vessel were contem plated, her owners de-
cided TO send her to the home port on ac-
count of the practical stagnauion OF the
of shore business in consequence of the
war. The bark landed cargo of about
1900 tons of coal at Perth Amboy and left
there April 90. She has never since been
heard of. The Spartan was commanded
master and carried crew of about twelve
men,
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
CHARLESTON AGAIN DELAYED.

Vallejo, FCal. May .9.-The cruiser
Charleston, which sailed yesterday for
Manila with supplies for Admiral Dewey
is back at her berth at Mare Island navy
yard with her condenser out OF order. The
cruiser steamed about the bay all day
yesterday. out of sight of San Francisco,
while her compasses were being adjusted
and cargo trimmed.
When everything was in readiness for
start on the long journey, the conden-
sers were found to be out of order The
accident was trivial but Capt Glass con-
cluded that it would be better to return
to the navy yard and secure the benefit
of the facilities there than to repair the
damage at sea. The Charleston will
make another start within the next two
DAVIS
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
sPANIARDs NEAR PORT LIMoN.

/ New York, May IA copyrighted
special despatch from Colon. United
States of Columbia, to the Evening
World. says that the French steamship
Ferdenand ds Lesseps which sailed from
the port named yesterday, cleared for
Port Limon and Costa RIGA ports. 1t is
reported that she has big cargo of arms
and ammunition for Admiral Cervera's
fleet. The newspapers at Colon report
that the Spanish squadron is in the prox-
unity of Port Limon.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
HARRISON ON GLADSTONE.

indianapolis, MAJ 19.-General Harri-
son was asked for an expression on Glad
Gladstone's clsss. de had rare combi-
nation of accomplishments statesman,
an orator aid soholar-and in all three,
those Of the first grade. When we add to
thess the gifts of serene faith, the purest
home virtues and wide benevolenoe, we
have a man whose knighthood is recorded
IN choicer list than that of the British
peeraos -
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
QUIET ALONG CUBAN COAST.

On board the Associated Press despatch
MORO light is still burning at night and
absolute quiet prevails along the Cuban
: The rumors of heavy firing of Cardenas
on Monday had their origin in the taroet
practice of some of the gunboats on the
hulk of sunken schooner between Car.
def1as and Matanzas
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
THE WEATHER.

y Boston, May 19.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity: Cloudy weather,
threatening with thunder showers, con-
tinued warm, southwest winds.
Washington, May 9.-New England
and Eastern New York: Partly cloudy
weather with thunder storms; warmer;
southwesterIy winds.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance it may be best to rem
der it promptly, but one should remem-
Der to use even the most perfect remedies
only when needed. The best and most
simple and gentle remedy is the Syrup
of Figs, manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co,
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
DIRECTORS ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Chicago, May 19.-The board of direc-
tors OF the Associated Press In session to-
day, elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, Victor It. Lawson, Chicago Daily
News and Chicago Record; first vice.
president, Horace White, New York Eve
ming Post; second vice-president, Thomas
g. Rapier, New Orleans Picayune; Sec
rotary and general manager, Melville Il.
Stone; assistant secretary and assistant
general manager, Charles T. Diehl;
treasurer, John r. Walsh,
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
BASEBALL YESTERDAY.

: AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., 6; Pittsburg,
At Cinoinnati-Cincinn s; Boston,
AT Louisville-Louisville 4; Brooklyn,
l.
AT Fall River-New Bedford, 3; Fall
River, l.
Az Iaqnton-Taunton, s; Newport, 5.
AZ St.Louis-New York, 2; ST. Louis, !.
A. Ghlcago-Washington, z; Chicago, 6.
AT Bro ckton-Brockton, z; Pawtucket,
At Medford-Bowdoin, 8; Tufts, ?.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
WON'T lombard CANARIEs.

London, May 49, The agent in the Ca
informed that the UnitediStates will not
lombard the Canary islands, as the result
Of an arrangement between Great Britain
and the United States whereby, while
Great Britain remains neutral, the Unit
ed States will abstain from such bonn
bardment which would mean great de-
struction Of British property in the Ca.
nary Islands.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
A BOXER KILLED,

Now Baven, Conn, May 19.-Irving
w SISTER, 30 years OF age. semi-prof g.
81 mai boxer, received Knockout blow
the third round of friendly bout with
James Eagan, this afternoon and died
three hours later. Eagan is under arrest
pending the investigation of Coroner
Mix. Both men were employed by the
New Haven Manufacturing company.
and the bout occurred during the noon
hour
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
LANCASTER SAILS soUTH.

Boston. May 10 The U. S. S. Lsncas
ter, Captain Perry, which has been re-
ceiving repairs at the Charlestown Navy
Yard sailed this morning at TAO o'clock
It is supposed the Lancaster is bouhd for
Key West.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
LONGS TRIBUTE TO GLADSTONE
SUICIDE OF A LAWYER.

Manchester, N. H., May ia special
to the Union from Enfield says that
Nathan Currier, prominent lawyer of
Boston, committed suicide in that town
by shooting about six O'Clock on the
family lot at Oak Grove cemetery. Mr..
Currier had spent the past five weeks in
Enfield and Contemplated returning to
BOSTON next Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
CONCIL1AT TING REBELS.

Hong Kong, May 19.-It is reported here
that the Spanish governor of the Philip
pine islands is conciliating many of the
insurgent chiefs with high appointments
while. other chiefs are succeeding in fed
Grating the rival tribes.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
FIRED ON ENGLISHMEN.

Gibraltar. May ia number of British
soldiers. while out boating yesterday
morning attempted to ss aad On rs Spanish
territory, whereupon seItfy nred upon
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
YANKEE PRoCEEDED TO SEA.

Philadelphia, May 19.-The auxiliary
cruiser Yankee, which dropped anchor
at the Delaware Breakwater at noon to-
day, weighed anchor at 4.20 this after
noon and proceeded to sea.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
SECRET CONFERENCE WITH
TRAZJT

Buenos skyres, May 19.-(via Calves
ton, leg. "A despatch received here
from BIO Janeiro, says the United States
minisGer there has had secret conference
WHY the Brazilian minister for foreign
a!fairs.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
GEN. GRAHAM LEAVES SOUTH.

= Atlanta, Ga, May 19.-Major General
.draham, commander of tine department.
OF the gulf, left today for Falls Church,
Va, to take command of the second
corps of volunteers
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
CORRESPONDENTS WILL BE Elk
CHANGED.

Washington, May 19.-Arrangements
have been completed by which the news
paper correspondents, Thrall and Jones,
will bs exchanged for Col: Sortijo and
Surgeon Julian, Spanish officers now at
Fort MCPHERSON Ga
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
ONLY NINE.

Halifax, N. S., May ia p. ma re-
port Just received from Getson's cove,
western shore of this province, says nine
warships were sighted off Indian Island
near Cape Lahave, this morning, head
ing south,
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
NOT AT SAN JUAN.

St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, May
19.-The Spanish squadron was not at
San Juan de Porto Rico when the steam
er Rodriguese left there Tuesday noon,
and there has not been any intimation
received here of its subsequent arrival
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-20
Local Weather Report.

Portland, Me-, May 19.-The local
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are as follows:
Sa m. barometer. 1893; thermome-
ter, So; dew point, 4S; humidity, a;
wind, S; velocity, o; weather, p. cloudy.
sp. m.-Barometer 1920; thermome-
ter, 60; dew point, 81; humidity, "a;
wind, SW; velocity, 9; weather. cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer, S.; maximum
thermometer, Go; minimum thermometer,
so; maximum velocity wind, 20 5; total
precip itation. trace.
Weather Observation.
The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, May 10. taken at
s D, M, meridian time, the observa-
ton for each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction of wind
state of weather:
Boston, 70, SW, cloudy; New York, 60,
S. cloudy; Philadelphia, 76, S, cloudy
Washington, 70, S, cloudy; Albany, 6e,
S, cloudy; Buffalo, 65, S, cloudy; Detroit,
60. W, clear; Chicago, u, SW, partly
cloudy; st. Paul. 56. NE, cloudy; ST.
Vincent, 70, S. rain; Huron, Oak. Sc,
NE, cloudy; Bismarck, so, N, p. cloudy
Jacksonville, rs, Sc, clear.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-01-06

Secret societies throughout the state are
somewhat exercised oyer the recent Judi
cial decision that changes in the bylaws
affecting benefits cannot be made except by
unanimous consent Nearly every society
that pays sick benefits will probably make
alterations in their constitutions to remedy
the present condition. The decision of the
courts is probably based on law, but there
is either lack of common sense or a tinge
of injustice in 1t. No lodge OF order has
ever been instituted that could see 80 far in
the future to be able to provide for all con-
tingencies likely to arise. Most of them
started in with the intention of paying SIS
per week on the illness of member, on a
payment OF about 10 cents per week. AS the
orders advance in age, and as the members
grew older, sickness being consequent upon
old age, it became apparent that the origi-
nal contract could not be carried out, so
many of the societies changed their laws,
increasing weekly dues and grading bene-
fits. This! was done by majority vote,
and the party who appealed to the law was
one of the minority. Unless the constitu-
tons can be changed many of the societies
will be compelled to go out of existence,
for under the decision, those who have been
receiving reduced benefits as well as those
compelled to pay increased dues, are in q
position to make their lodge pay them ac-
cording to the bylaws when they became
members. In such case it is easy to f.
CURE how long it would take to deplete q
lodge treasury. INT. Holly News]
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-01-06

Mayor Van Wyck, the first Mayor Of
Greater New York, assumed the duties Of
bis great Office at II o'clock on New Years
day. The induction into Office of the new
Mayor were marked by Jeffersonian SIM
plicity. Mayor-elect Van Wyck drove to
the City Hall attended by his brother. In
the Mayors Office were Mayor Strong, Of
New York, Mayor Wuster, of Brooklyn
and Gleason of Long Island City. Mayor
Strong, addressing Mayor-elect Van Wyck
said =
Mr.. Van Wyck, the people of this new
city, made up of five boroughs and 100000
inhabitants. have decided that you should
be the first Mayor and descend from your
position as Judge and assume the position
of Magistrate. My ia preston is that this
cid city, in which you and l have lived
just about the same number of years-this
old City of New York that is passing away
Twill contribute $1,000 100000 worth OF
property to the new city of which you will
be Mayor, $230,000000 of banking stock,
and 81 ,000, 100000 of deposits. And you
will take charge of this little borough,
along with the others, and you'll always feel,
know. that it is the brightest little jewel
in the cluster of five.
You have been chosen to be Mayor Of
one of the largest cities, in the world.
congratulate you and welcome you as May
or of Greater New York.
In response Mayor Van Wyck said
Mr. Mayor, the people have chosen me
to be Mayor. / shall ssy whatever have
to say to them.
That is probably the shortest inaugural
address on record. But there will be more
of it later.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-01-06
D0INGS IN NEW JERSEY,


Jersey City, Jan. 5.--Edward Clifford,
former West Shore railroad detective
was sentenced for the second time yes
terday to be hanged on Feb. is next
for the murder of William Watson, a
division Superintendent of the West
Shore road. on March 5. 1896 at Vice.
hawken.
Princeton, N. j.. Jan. 4.-Professor
West, of Princeton university, said
today that the report that the Prince
ton Inn grill room was to be closed
permanently was not correct He says
the report grew out of the fact that the
grill room has been closed for week.
This was not an unusual occurrence.
The grill room was closed because of
the Christmas vacation, and would re-
open when the students came back.
Elmer, Jan. 2.-The work inaugurated
In this section of soliciting clothing for
the poor of the south far exceeded
what was thought would be the out
come. j. p. Hunter, of Fairport, N. c..
to whom the collections were sent, has
written Editor Foster, of this place.
who started the movement, that
enough has been received to supply all
demands. He states that over two tons
of clothing has been received, consist
ing of $500 garments, and that 1000
persons were clothed for the winter.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-01-06
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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-01-06
THE MARYLAND DEADLOCK.
Fighting Republics Factions Proven

Fighting Republican Factions Prevent
the Organization of the House.
Annapolis, jan 6.-The split in the
ranks of the Republican members OF
the house of delegates, which devel-
oped at Tuesday nights caucus, con-
tfnued yesterday, with the result that
the house was compelled to adjourn
without having organized, and there
seems to be no immediate prospect OF
settlement of the difficulty. The
trouble arises from the position as
sumed by II of the members of the
Baltimore city delegation, who say they
are in rebellion against the rule of
United States Senator Wellington, Gov
ernor Lowndes and other party lead
ers. and do not propose to be governed
by them Without the aid of seven of
the seceders the Republican majority
cannot elect speaker, and with four
Of them the Democrats would have the
number necessary under the constitu-
ton to effect an organization.
The recalcitrant Republicans have a
candidate for the speakership in the
person of Mr.. Schaefer, a member of
the Baltimore city delegation, and as
yet nothing has been done to indicate
fusion between them and the DEM
ocrats. Such a thing may come to
pass, however, and in any event the
situation is having serious effect upon
the fight for the United States ser ator-
ship
The senate organized by electing j.
Writ Randall of Anne Arundel coun-
ty, as president
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1898-01-06
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