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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25
New York Wheat Market.

New York, Oct 2i.-The highest prices
of the season were reached in the wheat
pit, today. December sold up to Tx dur
inge the regular session and reached IS
on The late curb. The advance followed
a weak opening and was based on a sharp
drop in consols and late advance In
Liverpool cables resulting from a war
scare. The visible supply increased 90. 00
bushels. where an increase OF fully l,5O, :
600 bushels had been expected. This was
considered significant as showing how
rapidly the huge Western movement. IS
being transferred out of the country. The
total advance, today. amounted to lzsmlsa
over Saturdays close.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25
Railroads and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL R. r.

IN Encct Oct. 3, l009.
Passenger trains leave Augusta M FOL
THROUGH TRAINS
GOING WEsT-6.so A. M. for 1,ew,.,oo
Farmington, Phfllips. Rockland, Por9.
land. Boston, Bridgton, Montreal ana
Quebec. 1000 A. M. for Brunswick ama
iston: Portland and Boston, Farminrto,
Ph1ilips. Carrabasset. Rangeley. RonI
land, Montreal and Toronto: 3H p n
local to Portland; 3.43 p. M, (exprese1 ~,
Brunswick. Bath, Lewiston. Portia nj
Boston: 1885 r. M might Pulimanl ever,
night for Lewiston, Bath, Portland s,a
Boston: 1.55 A. N. Portland and Boston
GOING EAST-1-S5 A. NJ. might en-
pressS for Skowhegan. Bangor. Bar Har-
Aroostook county: s1S 4. M d For wan; and
vile, Belfast. Skowhegan and Banrnr
Vanceboro, st. Stephen. Houlton, Wool,
stock, st. John and Halifax; 12.8 p N
local to Waterville. Lewiston: 2.2s n
express for Waterville, Bangor, Bar Har.
Dor, Old Town, Patten and Aroostook
county z. & A.: $40 P. NJ. for Water.
vile. Oakland. North Arson, Bingham
Skowhegan. Belfast, Foxcroft, Green.
keag: 7.28 p. NJ. for Waterville. a'h-
SUNDAYS-Going West. 1.55 A. n ,or
Portland, Boston; 1925 A. NJ, 1855 p M
for Brunswick, Bath. Portland ana RI ~.
ton. Going East, Las A. NJ. 9.15x ~
an. 2.25 p. NJ for Wateryille and Ban.
The Night Pullman Train leaving q. !, x
a. M. going east does mot Connect for
Skowhegan on Monday mornings. or To-
Belfast, Foxcroft or beyond Bangor. Sun.
day mornings. S1A-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

One of the most hopeful signs that
the new order of things in Porto Rico
Will be a success is the desire of the
people to learn English. Reports say
that people all over the island are
showing the greatest interest in the
language. Sheets with sentences in
English and Spanish, printed side by
side. are widely sold, and the people
are anxious to have instructors who
understand both languages. The Porto
lsicans have shown a spirit even more
friendly to the Americans than the
tubans. A trial is now being made in
cuba of the public schools conducted
according to the American plan. In
structors who understand both lam
EuaEes will, of course, be provided for
these. and the same plan will be fol-
lowed In Porto Rico. When closer
commercial relations are established
between this country and Porto Rico
English will be largely used in Porto
Rico. especially at the ports, and The
use of the language may be expected
to become very common in a shor
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

There are three conditions:
When the blood is poor;
When more flesh is needed;
When there is weakness
of the throat or lungs.
There is one cure: that is
SCOTS Emulsion.
1t contains the best cod
liver. oil emulsi6ed, or di-
gested, and combined with
the hypophosphites and
glycerine. 1t promises more
prompt relief and more last
ing benefit in these cases than
can be obtained from the
use of any other remedy.
SOC. and $500. all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

SPANS curious plea that this coun-
try should pay her debts recalls the
interesting fact that the Duke of Vera
to the Worlds Fair, had fund for
himself started in this country. There
was one contributor, but there is no
evidence that the man ever paid his
contribution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

Havana is found to be well fortified
as was anticipated. More than 40
modern cannon are in it's defences. A
naval attack when the war opened
would probably have failed as did the
one on San Juan, but the town, in due
time like Santiago, would have yielded
to combined attack of the army and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

If it is true that General Bacon
averted a bloody Indian war, he has
won victory of the highest type.
War is now the scourge and not the
trade of the world, and the glory of
averting one is equal to the glory
gained in battle by valor. In many
respects it is far more valuable. and SO
the peaceful conquerors should be duly
crowned with their well-won laurels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25
OF interest to Investors.

New York, Oct. 24.-The General Elec-
trio Co. has DECLARED payment of II per
cent. on its preferred stock, representing
part of the accumulated back dividends.
Baltimore Oct. 24.-Judges Morris and
Golf, in the United States circuit court
here. today. dissolved the injunction pre-
viously issued at the instance of the hold
ers of the preferred stock Of the Balti-
more e. Ohio Railroad Co., and granted
to the trustees of the various mortgages
the right to foreclose, thus clearing the
way for a complete reorganization of the
system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25
New York Cotton Market.

New York, Oct. "a.
Cotton futures closed steady. October,
51s: November. 5.4; December. $50: jan
uary, SIS; February, 529; March, $50;
August, 5.52.
Cotton spot closed dull and easy; mid
dling gulf. s 11-l6; do. uplands, s 7-1G.
sales 1890 bales
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25
Chicago Wheat Market.

Chicago, Oct. A-Liverpool. TODAY. fur
n nhared the II tornado that swept over the
were ignored and in the turmoil Deem.
Der Der wheat climbed 21s cents, closing at
gAe11oas, the highest point reached since
tne Letter collapse. Corn advanced :.
oats rose 1s@A. Pork left off ~ cents
higher and lard and ribs gained s cents
each. Wheat opened practically un-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

1t is somewhat astonishing to hear
of the Spanish commissioners suggest
ing arbitration. The people of this
country are under the impression that
the arbitration on the points of differ
Spain was done by the guns of our
feet and the charges of our army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

'Pitchfork" Tillman says that "the
only way for the Democrats to carry
North Carolina is with shot guns. =
all rumors to the contrary. notwith-
STANDING
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25
Maine Gossip.
One OF the Unreconstructed.

This talk about progress" Jest floors me!
they're putin up buildin's 50 high
That they shut out the green o the mead
ows an all the blue patches of sky!
You can't build a house in the country,
whar the daisies are dressed up in
An the sunf,owers foller the sunset, an
pear to be sayin Goodnight,
But here comes a railroad a-roarin' an
the screech of a whistle! Oh, my!
I'd ruther the woods an the roses, an
the birds, an blue patches of sky!
This talk about progress is tryin' to a
Teller that likes to be still
Whar the mountains jest keep on a-sayin
We'll git up to heaven-we VIII!
Whar the rivers don't know any bridges,
an thars never a rail on a clod,
An the birds with gray breasts in the
blossoms, are singin' the praises OF
God!
This talk aDG Ss on too SG ssa people,
The buildin's are fine; but, tell you
amt one thing on earth thatll last
'cept love- an ,o the jingle &C, 9, ,i money IS
No time for the arms of the children-no
time for the kiss of the wife!
But it's all right. 1 reckon! We're NOV
in, as folks say, from darkness to
An when the big cities come smokin'
the woods must git out o the way!
But fer all the railroads a-roari n'-the
I'd ruther the sweet rivers singin', an
the mountains that climb close to
God!
Atlanta Constitution
1t is good-by to the batteries.
Only a month to Thanksgiving day.
Gardiner will welcome the Kennebec
teachers, this week.
The whole State suffers in the loss
sustained by Kent's Hill.
After six months occupancy Camp
Powers will now be deserted.
1t had to come, after three weeks
waiting, the first fatal accident of the
hunting season
They are again agitating that worthy
scheme of typographical map of the
State.
The small boy with the sling shot is
| abroad, and it is wise to give him
wide berth.
deepen her harbor, and she will walk
right up and ask him to do it, too.
Mr.. and Mrs. Saunders of Orland
look upon people who are celebrating
their golden weddings as were young
sters. They have been married over 64
years and count themselves in the
prime of life.
A Lewiston clergyman suggests that
the tower of the old Baptist church on
Main street. Lewiston, ought to be
taken down to rob the building of its
churchly appearance. He says the bill
hard sign there gives him shock every
time he looks at the old house.
All honor to the honest hunters in
Glenwood who shot a colt through mis-
taking it for deer. They drove %
miles to the owners home and settled
like gentlemen.
How long does it take to play an
average game of cribbage? If you
know this. it will be interesting ia
figure the time spent upon this game
oy Belfast couple in the past 13 years,
In that time they have played over
$500 games of cribbage and one day
last week scored even games. They
nave never been over 20 games apart.
During the series they have held two
~ hands and one 20 hand. On one oc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

Patrick Murphy, charged with causing
his wifes death by throwing her down
stairs, appeared in the municipal court
in Portland; Monday morning, A charge
agreement of the counsel, the case was
continued till Wednesday. Murphy is an
understood. smooth-faced, wrinkled
listened attentively to the dialogue of the
attorneys, but showed no evidence of re-
morse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

This Is the week when our Manila
army hero, General Merritt, and his
Chicago fiancee are to be made one,
in London. The whole country extends
congratulations and best wishes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

President Mckinley needs no vindi-
cation, but big Republican majority
III the next Congress to stand behind
him in all things, would show that the
country appreciates a capable and
faithful servant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

General Merritt has a worthy sue
cessor at Manila in General Otis.
Promising nothing. but enforcing the
law" Is his succinct report Of his
work there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

Carl Schurz' liver is again out Of
order. He says he will vote for
Theodore Bacon, the Independent cam
didate for governor in New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

Since Chicago has only 100000 regis
tered voters it looks as if it's popula-
ton estimates had suffered a not I'M
usual Western initiation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

John Bull and Jaques Crapaud each
keep one hand behind the back and
one eye upon each other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

This campaign is not the first one in
which Our enemies abroad all hoped for
Democratic success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

changed. but quickly began to develop
symptoms of unrest regarding the threat
ening aspect of European politics. Prices
started to advance. and in half an hour
the December future, which opened at
675sGI67A, had touched 6sasM6Sl2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

The storm left a grim record of death
and disaster along the coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

Even the yellowest of the yellow
journals seem to have lost their inter-
est in the war horrors" crusade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

The peace jubilees are all right, but
Uncle Sam isn't ,neglecting to keep his
powder dry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25
New York Money Market.

New York, Oct "a.
Money on call easy, 1A@2 per cent. !;
last loan at 2.
Prime mercantile paper. 3l4op4 per cent.
Sterling exchange strong at "a. S5s4 "a. s.
for demand and at S4s2AM4.s3 for 60 days;
posted rates, As3 and i.s6Gi4. $685. COM
mercial bills, $4.Sl.
Silver certificates. GeM6l.
Bar silver, Co.'s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

The people are realizing that the
bugaboo of imperialism" is the
spookiest kind of spook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

John Cammett, the Oldest block maker
in Portland. died. Sunday. He was for S.
his father, Dudley Cammett, for many
years the great block maker Of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25
{ ARO0STOOK RAILROAD

Pullman Buffet Parlor Cars hetveen
Caribou and Bangor on trains leayinr
Caribou at 6.15 A. n. and Bangor at 10
p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

The little village of Bridgton has
witnessed the past year an unusual
amount of progress through the enter
prise of local business men. The month
of February last saw the streets
lighted by electricity for the first time,
following the severe fire of that same
month two fine buildings have been
erected, reference is made to the post
office and Pythian blocks. throughout
the year building operations have been
numerous, several dwelling houses and
two store buildings having been COM
pleted, and now through the enter
prise of this newly formed Aqueduct
Company, that section of the village
which has most needed water works is
to be supplied with water at very
moderate expense. Numerous other
enterprises might be mentioned. The
above, however, attests to the fact that
Bridgton is not only one of the very
sprightliest towns of Cumberland
county but of the State as we'll.
Few towns in the State has done bet
ter than Embden this fall. 1t has had
two cattle shows and fairs and both
were good ones. The Embden lake
show represented more particularly
the central and western section of the
town, while the one at Embden station
represented the extreme eastern sec
ton. Both shows were well attended
and a large amount Of nice stock ex-
hibited. There We're over 800 cattle on
exhibition at both shows and out of
this number it is said that only five
head We're exhibited at both places.
Embden has large farms and good
farmers. The enterprise of the town
is commendable. When the two sec
tons held their shows on common
ground Embden claims that no other
town in Maine OF it's size can beat
it in the show line.
A Portland lady has quite a curios-
ity in the way of potato. She opened
a firkin Tuesday and found that two of
the tubers which were left in it mad
vertently, had not only sprouted as
potatoes will in a dark cellar in the
early spring, but one of them was COM
pletely surrounded by half dozen or
more of potatoes several of which were
of quite good size. In fact the old po-
tato was practically concealed by the
new crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25
Cancer

Mrs. s. M. Idol, Winston, n. o.,
vrites: "Cancer IL hereditary in
our family, my father. sister, and
aunt having died from this dreadful
disease. Twas thoroughly alarmed,
therefore. when q malignant Cam
cer appeared on my side, and at
once sought the treatment Of the
hest physicians. They were unable
to do any good, however, as the
Cancer continued to grow worse
and spread. / then tried 8. 8. g.,
which forced the disease out, and
o,,rod ma pornannntlv -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25
Chicago Produce Market.

~, Chicago, Oct. a.
The leading futures closed as follows:
10y WHEAT.,October, 7O1; December, 70Ad
CORM---October. 1925; December, s2a !;
OATS-December 23A May. 24ss@24A.
PORk-December, $500; January. Sy8.
LARD-December, $500; January. $507ls
RlBS-October, $5321a; January, A.Ii%.
Gash quotations closed as follows:
W.HEAT.No. 2 spring, 67@6S; No. do.
65n6S; No. red, 6SM69R
CORN-No. 2, 80; No. 2 yellow. 3o1kG321
OATS.No. 2, "a; No. q white, 26i%Gi2s
No. white, 25M26la. "@@-''
RYE-No. 2, 50la
BARLEY-No 2, 33M47.
FLAXSEED-No. /, H.
TIMOTHY-Prime, SOS
LARD-$4971aGI co.
sh r9kaMss ia e ss4t c Ees $40
@5.40. eiues' Wow
SUGAR-Unchanged
Articles. Receipts Shipments
WAL T1paa +..................... 19, 2o0 &c. 600
Wneat ................... 100000 04.8Oo
CCoIH ...................... 3SS,2OO 1853 100
0aeS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 3Sl UOO 241 600
BY s,....................... $3.50 72,6UO
ooA1oy ................... lV4, NO 2O5, 900
On the Produce Exchanges:
BUTTER-Firm; creameries 140D22. dali
ries. 1908 u'.
EGGS-Steady; fresh, 17@19.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY; creameries. 7AM9K
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot he held respon-
sible for the preservation or return of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta. Maines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington. Oct 24.-The following
pension changes are announced for
Maine:
Original. Charles b. Greenhalge,
Rockland. Sc. Increase, Daniel Shea.
Togus. IS to $40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

Do the 1st Maine boys envy the
artillerists, or vice versa?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

Near the Forest House, at South
men at present, young taxidermist
has placed stuffed deer. The animal
is within sight of the house and all the
newcoming sportsmen have had shot
at the mounted deer, with the result
that cigars are in great demand at the
Forest House. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25
ACCOMMODATION rRAINs.

Through tickets to California and All
points South and West may be had OF nj
H. Walker. ticket agent, Augusta, the
only office In Augusta selling via an
routes and checking baggage free Of ex-
pense. =
GEO. F. EVANS. v. p. & Gen. Nan.
F. E.. BOOTHBY, G. p. & T. A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25
S.S.S.fff96s Blood

(Swift's Specific) is the only hope Tor
Cancer; it cures the most malignant
cases. Our treatise on Cancer sent free
by the Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-25

casion both held "A hands in game on
the same deal, all the cards being
tours, fives and skies.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-25
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

County Superintendent James
Woods was in town today.
John Garvey, an employe at the
El Paso Reduction works is very
sick.
Little Claudia Smith has been
sent to the Home League Home
in Denver
Billy Barnett is in charge of the
Florence & Cripple Creek shops
during Bob" Patterson's absence.
Some of "the boys" are having
lots of fun with Weary Willie"
who begins to think that political
life is -
The Florence and Cripple Greek
railroad will establish a telegraph
Office at Alta Vista almost imme-
diately.
Col. w. B. Tuttle, travelling
auditor of the Denver and Rio
Grande railroad, is checking ac-
counts in the offices here today.
Superintendent Ridgway is in
the Cripple Creek district today
with President Syl 7. Smith. They
are expected down on their special
train this evening.
Justice Keller is on the bench
again. Liveryman Keller came
back from Denver, having pur-
chased new team and hack for
his new stables.
The new cashier at the Denver
and Rio Grande office, Freeman
Sumner, from Colorado Springs
is a nephew of j. w. Gillully,
treasurer of the road.
Robert Patterson, master me-
chanic of the Florence & Cripple
Greek railroad, is at Colorado
Springs as witness on law suit
in which the road is involved.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-25

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms-New
brick house, newly furnished Good
location west end Main street on cor
ner-Ellison.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-25

FOR SALE-One horse team, one mule
team, two sets harness, good heavy
wagon: saddle horses for sale cheap;
Ed McDanels
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-25
Classified

WANTED Bright hustling man. One of
some education preferred P. o. box 956.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-25

Mems green satin ties in tecks, bows
and clubs, worth Soc, for st. Patrick's
Day, 25c.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-25

Mems m-stitched handkerchiefs,
worth 20c., for 10c.; 3 for 25c.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-25

Mems seamless hose, black and tan,
worth 10c., for &c.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-25

Mems fine dress kid gloves, worth
s1.25, for Toe.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-25

Mems silk embroidered suspenders,
worth 35c., for 15c.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-19
THE MURDEROUS CYCLONE
0gle County, Illinois, Scene Of Many
Deaths and Much Damage.
Much Live Stock Killed-Hundreds Of
Buildings Demolished.

Rockford, ILL.,, May 19.--Eleven people
are known to be dead and two score OF
more badly injured as a result of the
destructive cyclone which swept oyel
Ogle county last night. The storm came
from the southwest and was from 3o0<tc
400 feet wide. 1t levelled everything in
its path, demolishing hundreds of farm
houses and barns and killing much live
stock. The storm was severest in Still
man valley, where it wrecked Is build
ings, two churches and the depot. Great
damage was also done at Adeline. many
buildings being razed to the ground
Railroads report many washouts and
telegraph and telephone wires badly
affected. The list Of the dead and in.
jured as far as reported in this section
are: Michael Nelson. Mrs. M. Nelson,
Julia Nelson, 6 months son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Nelson, at Stillman valley; VIM.
Rees, Marion; Thomas Mullens, Adeline:
three children of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Mass, Foreston: Mrs. Schuntler, Adcline;
Mrs. Frank Chichelcher, Pawpaw.
The severely injured are: The 2-year
old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs NJ Nelson,
both legs broken, severely hurt and will
probably die; Mrs. NJ. j. BY and baby,
Stillman valley, recovery doubtful; IIol-
quist Peter, L. Fisher, Stillman valley:
Mrs. John Mass, family of Everett Lud-
wig, Mrs. Eli Timmers, Foreston.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-05-19
WATCHING FOR CERYERA'S FLEET.
Guarding Windward and Yucatan Passages
Representations Concerning
the Oregon.

New York, May ia dispatch to
the Tribune from Washington says:
As far as known, the three American
squadronS concentrated off the coast of
Cuba are still maintaining the blockade
OF the north coast and guarding the
southern approaches to Yucatan pas
sage at the western end, and Windward
passage at the eastern end of the island.
No encounter with Admiral Cervera's
vessels is looked for within two or three
days, nor is it yet apparent that the
Spanish commander will risk battle
except under cond itions which he can
himself determine.
The Oregon, if she left Bahia at the
time reported in the present dispatches,
has not yet had time to make the run
from Bahia to Barbados, and is prob
ably still steaming north somewhere off
the Guyana coast. There is good reason
to think the big battleship will report
ultimately to the Navy department, not
from Key West, but from some harbor
much higher up on the Atlantic coast.