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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
TEXAS READY FOR BUSINESS.

Fort Monroe, Va, April 3.-Commo-
dore W. S. Schley will tomorrow notify
the authorities at Washington that with
the arrival Of the Texas ne will be ready
to move at an hours notice. The most
formidable squadron of fast fighters ever
assembled is complete with the exception
of the Texas. The cruiser Minneapolis
began at noon today to change her coat
and the painting will be finished by to-
morrow afternoon. Her bunkers are
filled with coal and like the other vessels
of the fleet she Ia fully ammunitioned-
Commodore Sohley expects the Texas
within the next 48 hours. Despite the
enforcement of the Sunday observance
law in Newport News, which had had
the effect of stopping Sunday work on the
battleships Kearsarge and the Kentucky,
the divers, three in number, continued
work on the bottom of the battleship to-
day and made much progress. Higginson
believes they will be able to finish by
niqhtfall tonrrow. The,wcr on the bot
tom has been fully completed. In
addition to the actual naval preparations
here. Fort Monroe is being improved
rapidly. The dynamos for the big electric
searchlight were completed last night
and the light is now in operation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
RHEUMATISM CURED.

My wife has used Chamberlain's Pain
Balm for rheumatism with great relief,
and I can recommend it as splendid
liniment for rheumatism and other
household use for which we have found
it valuable.-W. J. CUYLER, Red Creek,
n. Y.
Mr.. Cuyler is one of the leading mer-
chants of this village and one OF the
most prominent men in this vicinity
W. G. PaIPP1N, Editor Red Creek Her
aid. For sale by d. w. Heseltine, 3S7
Congress ST., Edward W. Stevens, 107
Portland ST., King S. Raymond, Cumber-
land Mills, VIM. Oxnard, 921 Congress
ST., H. P. S. Goold, Congress Square Ho-
tel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
srANIARUs NOT DISTURBED.
Rank and File More Interested In Lot
terry Drawing Than War,

Madrid. (vla Bayonne, France,) April
3.-Despite the effor5s of the press to work
up patriotic enthusiasm the public seems
Indifferent TO the situation excepting
among officials and officers it is not dis
cussed. Apparently the people are chiefly
interested in the result of the big lottery
and the preparations for an extra bull
fight on Easter Sunday at which cole
DRAFTED toreadors from all parts of Spain
will perform. The people do not wish
war, or rather, they are indifferent as
they always are in progress somewhere
and do not regard war with United
States as different from the others. The
feeling that exists here exists also
through the provinces
Mr.. Poultney Bigelow writes from
Barcelona that with two other Americans,
he has just completed bicycle tour from
San Sebastian through Madrid, to Alicante
in Valencia, clean across the widest part
of the pinsular and he says: "'I found
less jingoism in the whole trip than in
one block of the New York Bowery.''
The Queen Regent is taking very ac-
Tive parE III Vu6 Ie&Opitteioiis alIu uetS OlOT-
oughly identified herself with the war
section of the cabinet. Her attitude is
much approved by the officials in the
| army and has undoubtedly strengthened
the dynasty for the time being. Her Maj
esty is reported to have told Senior
Sagasta: II received from my husband a
heritage for our son, and will never agree
to have that heritage curtailed.
Senior Sagasta said to friend after
Thursdays council at the palace: we
went in seven men to see one woman,
and emerged seven women, leaving man
inside.'' Meaning that they went dis
posed to yield, but that the Queen s pa.
| triotism and firmness inspired them. AT
the same time it is reported that the
Queen Regent is doing much to avoid
rupture. The activity of Count Dubosc
the Austrian ambassador, in this direc
ton, within the last two days, is said tc
be inspired from the palace. He has Wis
tied United States Minister Woodford ane
a prominent member of the Cabinet
| Apparently there is q pessimistic feeling
at the United States legation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
COMMANDER coLweLL's PURCHASE.
The Cruiser Fought in England Was a
Great Bargain.

London, April 3.-The cruiser which
Lieut.. Commander Colwell, U. S. Naval
attache here purchased yesterday after
noon from the Thames Iron Works and
over which he hoisted the stars and
stripes was built by the Thames Iron
Works for Peru. 1t was finished during
the war between Peru and Chill and the
British woulG not permit it to leave on
account of the neutrality law.
The cruiser has been entirely refitted
during the past year and modernized at
an expense of 1925, 900. The negotiations
for purchase were kept secret as Lieut..
Commander Colwell wanted to secure
the cruiser at good bargain, which was
accomplished. The price asked is $780,
900 but it is understood that she has been
secured for about half that amount after
the owner had been given to understand
that there was only forlorn hope of sell
ing her. The price is considerably
| below the cost Of building.
When Lieut.. Commander Colwell
raised the stars and stripes over the
cruiser, which he did most informally
and without his uniform, crowd of
English sailors on the docks cheered
heartily.
The cruiser will coal and provision to-
morrow and sail on Tuesday.
Lieut.. Commander Colwell will enlist
| ,o,fnf IN mo hQUInO
filed the applications of American sea-
men many of whom have applied at the
u. S. embassy and consulate for enlist
ment.
ship, but possibly Lieut.. John j. Knapp
will take command. He is expected here
i in day or two onN board the torpedo
boat recently purchased for the United
States government at the Schichau yards
where she was built for Germany. Lieut.
Commander Colwell says American nav
al officers will be surprised to see what
a good ship the new acquisition is. He
is anxious to be transferred to active ser
vice on shipboard in the event of war
The correspondent of the Associasee
Press has ascertained from reliable
sources that some of the Spanish ships
are in bad condition. The Pelayo start
ed from Toulon for Cartagenia last nigh
in tow, with 150 French workmen OF
board fixing up her boilers and making
other repairs. The Emperador Carlos
i V. started yesterday from the Seine ship
building yards at Havre for Ferrol witt
turret out of position and her guns I'm
mounted. Neither ship will be ready fol-
} service for month. They have lef
French waters presumably in the feal
that war might begin before the repairs
were finished, in which event they woule
not be permitted to leave.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
ANOTHER CRUISER BOUGHT.

London. April 2.-Lieutenant Com
plander Colwell, the United States naval
attache here, today purchased from the
Thames Iron Works for his government,
cruiser Of 1880 tons displacement and
capable of speed of l6 knots. The YES
sell carries six Al inch guns and ten
smaller ones. She is fitted with twin
screws and has a protected deck. At
O'Clock this afternoon Lieutenant Com
mander Colwell hoisted the stars and
stripes on the cruiser and tonight had
obtained crew. The vessel will go tc
sea within three days. Lieutenant Com
mander Colwell says the price paid was
very reasonable. ola
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
AUTONOMISTS APPEAL TO INSUR
GENTS.

Washington, April 3.-The Spanish
minister has received dispatch from
Havana, stating that the autonomist cab
met there has addressed an appeal to the
insurgents..asking themto. arrange anEarmis
tice for the purpose Of arriving at terms OF
peace. The full text of the message
could not be secured tonight. Its trans
lstion was not made at the legation.
The insurgents are appealed to on the
ground that they are all Cubans and
should unite for peace and liberty which
all want. The appeal also states that
Spain is willing to enlarge the present
scope of autonomy and will suggest such
a plan to the Cortes which is soon to
meet
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
REPORT OF MEDIATION CO
FIRMED.

London, April The Daily Mail pub
lished a special d ispatch from Madrid
dated midnight, confirming the an
nouncement of the Pope's offer to medi.
ate. The dispatch says:
His Holiness applied 20 oPal tas a sho,,
invite him to mediate with the sole OBJ
joct of suspending hostilites in Cuba.
Spain would receive the request
1.-The Spanish government replied
affirming their respectful con 5ideration
of this offer and trusting In his holiness
sentiments OF benevolent frlendshlp,
they would place themselves In his hands
saving Spain's honor.
stIt is supposed the Pope was induced
to offer mediation on Americas initia'
tive. There Is much doubt here how the
American chamber will accept the pro-
posal."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
MADRID PARAGRAPHS.

Madrid, April 3.-The armored cruiser
Emperor Carlos ", has been oderred to
leave today for Ferrol
A dispatch from Porto Rico announces
that three large vessels are passing that
island, going westward. 1t is announced
that they are believed to be American
ships.
A decree has been gazetted creating
% s. OOO, 900 pesetas of new treasury notes
on the guarantee of thesreceipts from
fine tobacco stamps and octrio duties.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
LATE MARINE NEWS.

Boston, April 3.-Arrived, Steamer
Roman, Liverpool; Boston, Yarmouth,
n. S.; Maverick, Portland. Schooners
A. Gibson, Lena Maud, Bertha Maud,
G. Il. Perry and Valetta, ST. John, N.
B. Sailed, steamers Prince Edward,
Yarmouth, N. S.; Maverick, (from Port
land) towing barge rs for Bayonne, N.
j.; tug Argus, Portland, to tow two
barges to Philadelphia.
PASSPORT, April 3.-Arrived, schooner
Wntchman, Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
RECEPTION TO CAPTAIN S asBEE

Washington, April IA large throng
of distinguished persons tonight attended
a brilliant reception in honor of Captain
Sigsbee, commander of the wrecked bat
tleship Maine. 1t was formal reception
given by the National Geographic society
of this city, and President Mckinley laid
aside his work on his message long
enough to 60 and join the guests. Over
a Thousand people were there. Prof.
Alexander Graham Bell, the scientist.
received with Captain Sigsbee, as the
president of .the society. The line OF
guests occupied two hours in passing
through the parlors of the Arlington
hotel. The Presidents arrival was the
signal for an outburst of cheering. He
refused to take advantage of the general
movement to make way for him, prefer
ing to remain in line and meet the
Names commander when his time came.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
POPE WILL AND WON'T.

Madrid, April 3.-Senor Capdepon. min
;ster of the interior, states officially that
tbe pone has accepted the task of mediat
ing between Spain and the United States
1T the suggestion of the latter, both ma
itons accepting his mediation.
Washington, April 3.-Assistant Secre-
tary of State Day has authorized
denial of the statement that the Pope is
to mediate between this coutry and
Spain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
INTERESTING IF TRUE.

London, April 4.-The Madrid CORES
pondent of the Daily Mail says; Informa
ton has been received here to the effec
that an alliance has been concluded be
tween England aud America for mutua
action in the far east alone.
There is also report current tina
France and other powers including Eng
land propose that the Cuban people them
selves should decide the Cuban problem
by plebiscits Cuba being oivllizee
country.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
ENGLAND DEMANDS A SLICE.

Pekin, April 3.-Great Britain has de-
manded lease of Wei-Wei on the Shang
Tung peninsula after the Japanese evac-
uation as compensation for the disturb
ance of the balance of power in the gulf
of Pc Chi Ii.
In diplomatic circles small doubt is
entertained that China will concede the
demand which is believed to be fayora-
bly, considered by Japan.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
QUIET AT KEY WEST.

Key West, April 3.-Today has passed
very quietly and there were no move
ments of the fleet. Tonight the Nashville
takes the patrol. AT all times extreme
vigilance is maintained. The first mes
sage over the new cable from Key West
TO the Tortugas was sent today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
WHEN TRAVELLING

Whether on pleasure bent or business
take Oh every trip a bottle of Syrup OF
Figs. as it acts most pleasantly and eff
fectuaily Oh the kidneys, liver and
bowels. preventing fevers, headaches
and other forms of sickness. For sale in
80 cent bottles by all leading druggists.
Manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Go. only.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
THE MAGNET SUNK.

Lowestof, April 3.-The suspicion is
confirmed that it was the German
steamer Magnet from Pomaron, March
6 for Stettin that was sunk March 16 in
collision off Gabbard lightship. The
captains brother reports that the Mag
net sank almost Immediately and that
1S of her crew were drowned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
THE PENSION LIST.

Was hington, April 2.-Pensions have
been granted residents of Maine as fol-
ows:
ORIGINAL.
Joseph B. Trip, Bridgton.
RESTORATION AND ADDITIONAL.
Isaac Powers, deceased, Larone.
INCREASE.
Florin Jordan, Bucktield; Alfred Z.
Nelson, East Fairfield; VIM. H. Macy,
Rockland.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Sarah f. Tibbetts, Saco; Emily J. FL
we'll. Cumberland Mills.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
MINING PORTSMOUTH HARBoR.

Portsmouth, N. H., April 3.-Work
has been rushed on the Notifications to-
day and the eight inch guns at Fort Con-
stitution will be ready for service this
week. A large number of signal Ian
terms were hurriedly shipped from the
navy yard to New York last night. and
the work of preparing mines and torpe-
does for the harbor is being pushed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
TO BRINe THE MoNTAUK.

Trenton. N. j., April 2.-Engineer
Peters of the battalion of the East New
Jersey reserves has been ordered to report
to Commander Casey at the League
Island navy yard for instructions. This
is supposed to be preliminary to ordering
out the Eastern battalion for taking mon
itor Montauk from League Island to
Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
3 REILLY TOLD.

The wife of Justice Brewer of the SUI
prene court died last night.
The Pekin correspondent of the Lon
don Times says: Yesterday Saturday
at the Tsung-li- Yamen, China agreed to
England's demand for a lease OF. Wei-hai-
Vie. /"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
RANCROFT SIGHTED.

Highland Light, Mass, April 3.-A
small United States gun boat, probably
the Bancroft, came in from sea late this
afternoon ana signalled for pilot. Shs
proceeded up the coast and passed Race
Point at D. M, heading for Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
BANGOR, MAINE, JUNE %, 1894.

ANGoR, MAINE, JUNE %, 1894
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Through the recommendation of one OF the
druggists in our city l have used the Eureka
Headache Cure for the last three years. ana
find that cannot afford to be without TINS cure;
AS MANY times. being perplexed by business and
other matters which Will cause adisarrangement
of the stomach l have found this Eureka HEAD
ache Cure worth more than ten times us coSt W
me. j. +. GERRIIH, ~.
OF j. F. Gerrity s. Co., Portrait Artlsts,
Bangor and Portland Me.
For sale by all Portland Druggists, Wholesals
Druggists. Cook, Everett & Pennen, john W.
Perkins Co.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04

Ravare of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,
.s mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
fem when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from reputable
nbvsicians, as the damage they will do is
fhan told to the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufac-
ttpsst by F. J. Cheney y Co.. Toledo, o.,
o oallw acting directly upon the blood and
,,,ucous surfaces of the SYSTEM. In buying
Waii's Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gen
nine 1t is taken internally and Is made in
Tniedo Ohio, by f. j. Cheney & Co. Testi-
nlsM Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
7Hall's Family Pills are the best.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04

DR.. John W. Bowers of Congress street
was operated ON for appendicitis yester-
day noon, and last evening his physi-
clans reported he was resting comfor'
tably.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
"COIN" HARVEY DANGEROUSLY
ILL.

Chicago, April 3.-W. q. Harvey, more
familiarly known as "Coin" Harvey,
Is dangerously i'll OF appendicitis at the
Presbyterian hospital ana his family en-
tertain grave fears for his recovery.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04

REMAINED AWAY FROM CHURCH.
Washington, April 3.-President Nc
Kinley did not go to church today, but
was busiiy engaged. Quite number OF
executive clerks were also at work.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
TO CURE A COLD ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure
25c. The genuine has L. b. Q. ON each tablet.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-09
AT CAMP THOMAS,
Signal Corps Starts For Newport News
Gen. Wade's Division Awaiting Orders.

Signal Corps Starts For Newport News.
Gen. Wade's Division Awaiting Orders.
Chickamauga. Aug. ',3.-After a nine
mile march to Ringgold, Ca, the signal
corps which has been stationed at Camp
Thomas for some time left on a special
Western and Atlantic train for New
port News. The train goes via Atlanta
and the Seaboard Air line. The seven
regiments included in General Wade
Porto Rican expedition are still await
ing moving orders.
The paymasters have begun their
work. This work will be done as rapid
ly as possible, but probably will con-
sumo at least ten days. During the next
few weeks a strong provost guard will
be maintained at Chattanooga to pre-
vent disorder
A novel target practice was COM
menced in the Second brigade, Second
division, First corps. Colonel Smith,
acting brigade commander during the
absence of General Mckee, who is COM
handing the division, has ordered six
companies to fire each day. Instead of
firing at the regular targets, they will
shoot at pictures of men in prone posi-
tions. In other words, they will be
trained in shooting at men in trenches.
Work on the new George M. Stern
berg hospital was begun. This hospital
Is being arranged under the supervision
of Colonel Hoff, an officer especially
qualified for the work. 1t is located at
the foot of Lytle hill, close to General
Breckinridge's headquarters.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-09

Spanish government reserves the ut
most possible power of discussing de-
tails hereafter, in hopes of making bet
ter terms.
There is no ministerial crisis. Diplo-
matte circles now believe that the Span
ish and American governments VIII
come to a definite understanding. Senior
Castelar,, although not attending the
councils here, comes out with a
straightforward message of peace.
Senior Canalejas, who is known In the
United States and an astute lawyer,
says the fact of requiring further ex-
PLANTATION from the government at
Washington implied acceptance of the
terms of peace.
On leaving the palace Senior Sagasta
said that in few days the government
would be able to give the, country its
definite conclusions
Public opinion here is for peace, and
peace at once. That General Woodford
may be one of the negotiators has pro-
duced an excellent impression here,
where his uprightness and fair minded
ness are highly appreciated.
The bourse doomed Saturday upon
the anticipation of peace. and the ex-
change went up several points. 1t has
gone up about 30 points in weeks
time.
Apparently the public is little con-
cerned about the progress of the peace
negotiations. There are bullhghts, az
usual, and the customary amusements
proceed with the utmost gayety.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-09
SECRETARY DAYS PLANS.
Refuses to Discuss Report That He Intends
TO Resign.


Refuses to Discuss Report That He Intends
to Resign.
Washington Aug. 9.-Secretary OF
State Day declines to discuss the report
that he Is to be one of the peace COM
missioners and afterward to retire fl ON
the cabinet. There is nothing new in
the report of his proposed retirement.
Several months ago it was fully eX-
planned that Secretary Day was about
to resign, but he changed his purpose
at the request OF the president when 1t
became evident that a war with Spain
was inevitable.
When Judge Day was promoted to the
head of the state department from the
post of assistant secretary, 1t was with
the understanding that he would short
ly retire. Whether he has altered his
determination is not known.
Secretary Days ambition Is to occu-
py a place on the United States bench,
and bill now pending in congress may
afford the opportunity for the fulfill
ment of his ambition. This bill creates
an additional district in the Michigan
and Ohio circuit, and 1t was understood
that when it became law Judge Day
would be appointed.
When the war broke out. President
Mckinley, not thinking 1t wise to swap
horses while crossing stream, did not
urge the passage of the bill, and it Is
still on the calendar, where 1t can be
passed next winter If desirable.
The names of the public men said to
have been selected as peace commits
sioners are mere guesswork, every man
supposed to be available for the place
having now been mentioned. The only
man even tentatively agreed upon Is
ex-Secretary Richard Olney, and the
opposition to him because of his in
tense opposition to Hawaiian annexa-
ton may induce the president to even
tually drop him. :.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-09
ENGINEERS KEEPING COOL,
Transferred From the Chester to Two Ex
cursiOn Barges.

New York, Aug. e.-Colonel Eugene
Griffen, in command Of the First volun-
teer engineers, now on board the trans
port Chester, at anchor off Liberty is
land, said that he expected to get start
ed for Porto Rico very shortly The
Chester simply waits on the quarter
masters department, and the depart
ment is doing all in its power to get
things ready as soon as possible.
There was a report down town that
complaints had been made about the
provisions on board the Chester. Ac-
cording to the report. had the Chester
sailed Sunday she would probably have
developed into a deathship of the worst
sort. The water was bad, it was said,
the supply Of food limited and every
thing else in the worst possible condi-
ton.
The officers in charge of the expedi-
ton denied this report. The only trou-
bic. one of them said. was that some of
the companies did not know how to get
at the provisions due them.
ut was fearfully hot on board last
night" sale { lionel Griffen, but things
were no worse than on board any trans
port. The thermometer registered 90
degrees in .le quarters occupied by the
.>a~n
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-09
Without A Rival.

Asa positive cure for sprains, bruises,
and pains Of all kinds, Salvation Oil
has no equal. Mrs. Frank Juif, SIS
Gratiot Ave-, Detroit, Mich, writes 4:
II used Salvation Oil in my family
and can say it has no rival as a lini-
mont; it certainly cures pains. I
sprained my ankle and it cured me
and since then 1 have always used it
for any pains and bruises" Salvation
Oil is sold for only Is cents. No other
remedy will do the work as promptly.