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The Portland daily press., 1898-02-26
THE CASE OF CORPORAL KING.

The case of Corporal John f. King of
Co. B, second regiment, N. &. S. M.
who assaulted his captain by throwing a
spittoon at that officer, has been disposed
of by the military authorities in the fol-
lowing general orders:
I. Corp oral John It. King Of Co. b,
I'd Infantry, having been indicted by the
Grand Jury of Andrcscoggin County ior
an assault upon Captain W. A. Paul, his
superior officer, was duly tried before the
Supreme Court at its January session OF
the current year, found guilty BY jury
of his peers, and sentenced to imprlson-
ment.
IT. Corporal John +. King. Co. B, ed
Infantry, is discharged from the National
Guard of the State OF Maine. for the good
of the service.
III. No officer of the National Guard
will re.enlist Corporal John i. King.
Nv. 1t is hereby directed that this or
der be read to each organization of the
National Guard at the first meeting fol-
lowing its receipt.
JOHN It. RICHARDS,
Adjutant General.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-26
A BOLD BREAK FOR LIBERTY.

Alfred, February PA convict named
Avery, who was serving q two months
sentence for the sale of Intoxicating
liquors, executed daring and successful
escape from the county Jail Thursday
afternoon.
When the prisoners fled into the work
shop, for their afternoon labor. the over
seers stood by the door and checked the
numbers as they passed. Avery entered
with the others and proceeded to his
bench near the boiler room door which
was. by some oversight, unlocked. AS
coolly as If on dress parade he sauntered
into the boiler room, removed the frock
and overalLs of his prison uniform and
made dash for liberty.
When his escape was discovered, five
minutes later, he was not in sight, and
although the surrounding country was
secured, he has not been captured. He is
probably hiding in the woods and must
have suffered intensely from cold. At the
time of his escape he was clothed only
in slippers, trousers and undershirt. His
sentence would have expired in a few
days but the fear Of other indictments
hanging over him is thought to have
spurned him to his bold attempt.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-26
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

The Democratic mayoralty convention
was held in the High school building.
The meeting was presided over by Mr..
J. G. Scates, and G. S. Eastman was
secretary
The chairman, MIR. Soates opened the
meeting by saying that he had lived in
Westbrook for 16 years and he had never
seen better, chance for success than
this year "We want to consider the best
plan by which we can down the Repub-
lican party. The Republican party has
had complete walk over for the past
six years. but if we are united we can
down them this spring.
Messrs. o. A. Cobb, Clark Morton, M ,
o. Sullivan, John J. Skiliings and g. II.
Raymond were appointed a committee on
credentials The committee reported 81
delegates present. The delegation was
completed by the additions recommended
by the committee.
Remarks were then called for prior to
the nomination of candidate for mayor
Messrs. G. S. Eastman, o. A. Cobb, Mr..
Holmes, George Herman, M. o. Sullivan
and Geo. W. Gray each responded with
brief remarks as to the advisability of
laying the Democratic issues to one side
and endorsing the citizens ticket. The
majority of the speakers Were in favor OF
endorsing the entire citizens ticket.
The first question came on the endorse.
ment of Mr.. King S. Raymond, the Citi-
zen's nominee for mayor The vote was
taken and he was endorsed. The motion
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-26
How to Look Good.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on q healthy
condition of all the vital organs. If the
liver be inactive, you have q bilious
look; if your stomach be disordered, you
have a dyspeptio look; If your kidneys
be affected, You have q pinched look.
Secure good health, and you will surely
have good looks. Electric Bitters'' is
a good Alternative and Tonic. Acts
directly on the stomach, liver and kid
neys. Puritles the blood, cures pimples,
bIotches and boils, and gives good COM
plexion. Every bottle guaranteed. Sold
per bottle.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-26

trade with wards 3 and 4 or ! and in
order to get what rightfully belongs to
us. will the citizens of Deering vote to
subject themselves to such state of
affairs, and if they should, will our poll
tioians always be able to make their
trades and get what justly belongs to
usP Is it not far better to feel that our
municipal government is simply ques-
ton of electing men OF good business
money, knowing it will then be spent
for the best interest of the whole city
and surely within it's limits?
Ann T.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-26

Francis A. Cloudman. the Republican
candidate for reelection as mayor, is
well-known in Westbrook and has won
much praise from his previous years of
service in city government affairs. In
1898 Mr. Cloudman served his ward as an
alderman, and during the past year
served as mayor Mr.. Cloudman is en-
pIoyed as superintendent of thu War
rem paper mills.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-26
WHAT THEY TELL ENGLAND.

London, February 25-In the House of
Commons the parliamentary secretary for
plying to question put by Admiral Lord
Charles Beresford as TO whether France
intended to occupy Hal Nan for a naval
base in the far East, similar to steps
taken by Germany and Russia, said that
the French government had intimated to
the British ambassador at Paris that it
had not the least intention of initiating
such policy in China.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-26

didates for Mayor.
The Republican mayoralty convention
of Westbrook was held last evening IN
! Odd Fellows hail, WestssEnd. The meet
ing was largely attended and much en-
thusiasm manifested. The meeting was
called to order by Hon. A. A. Cordwell.
Mr.. Lemusl Lane was chosen chairman
and Arthur W. Kicker secretary of the
meeting. The first business in order was
the appointment Of committee to re-
oeive, sort and count votes. Messrs. A.
G. Chute, A. B. Winslow and A. A. Cord
we'll were appointed.
Hon. c. M. Waterhouse, in few well
chosen words, presented the name of May.
or Francis A. Cloudman as the 70 ninee
of the Republican party to succeed him
SELF In his remarks Mr.. Waterhouse
alluded to the excellent financial show
ing made during the past year under
Mayor Cloudman's administration, and
spoke of the expressions. Of good will
and loyalty to the cause that were being
received for it from all sides.s
1t was suggested that the nomination
be made by reclamation. but Mayor
Cloudman was not willing to consent to
such procedure as he wished to give
every body q chance to vote as they
thought best, either, for him or any other
individual. The vote was taken rs sug-
gested and the ballot was announced as
unanimous for the nomination of Mr..
Cloudman.
The balance of the city officers were
nominated as follows: City clerk, Ed
ward II. Smith; aldermen -at-large, Geo.
A. Quinby. Ward l.; Ernest l.. Dresser,
Ward Q; Abner L. Hawkes., Ward 4;
school committee at-large, Edwin j.
Haskell, three years; Harry Fl. Melcher, |
one year; city committee, Howard M.
Stevens, Ward L; Fred Burnell, Ward q;
Charles B. Woodman, Ward 8; Walter V.
Knight, Ward 4; Nathan L. Woodbury.,
Ward 5. There being no further business
the convention was declared adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-26
FIVE VESSELS ASHORE.

South West Harbor, February 25.-The
arst storm of the season prevails here
Five vessels are ashore at the head of the
harbor. One Of these. the schooner Forest
Bell, Captain Wood of ST. John, N. B.,
from Boston for Weymouth, N. S., with
a general cargo is in bad position, and
will probably go to pieces on the next
tide, The crew is safe.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-26
ALASKA AND THE KLoNDIKE.

At the Uniyersalist church on India
street, Mr.. Henry r. Rose will give an
illustrated lecture on Alaska and the
Klondike next Monday evening at
p. m. Over so choice views Will ne
shown. The newspaper comments on
the lecture are very fattering.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-26
Ruck!en's Arnica Sa!ve.

THE EEST SALVE in the world for
Rheam, Fever Sores fester, Ghapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all Skin
Eruptions and positively cures Piles. or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction or money refun ued.
Price 20 cents per box. For sale by II. r.
S. Goold, SIT Congress ST., under Con-
erees Square Hotel
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-26
PORTLAND & RUMFORD FALLS
RAILWAY

On and after March LIST, 1898, the station
on the Portland & Rumford Falls Rail
way now known as Empire" will be
called "Elmwood Farm" Train men
in calling out the above named station
will be particular to announce both
names until passengers become familiar
with the new name.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-26
CALL ACCEPTED.

Lewiston, February 25.-Rev. C. S.
Cummings of Augusta has signified his
acceptance of the call to the Passionate of
the High street NJ E. church in Auburn.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-26

to accept the balance of the citizens
ticket was carried. There being no
further business the meeting was declared
adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-26

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The Portland daily press., 1898-02-26
WESTBROOK.
Republicans Nominate Mayor Cloud
man For AaOther Term.
KING s. RAYMOND ENDORSED
BY THE DEMOCRATS.

Both Parties Held Caucuses Last Even ing
-Citizen's Ticket Generally Endorsed
by Democrats-Sketcheso of Two Can
didates for Mayor.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-26

MIR. King S. Raymond, the Citizen's
candidate for mayor, endorsed by the
Democrats, is a young man of 81 years.
Mr.. Raymond was city clerk in 1867.
under Mayor Cutter. For Il years he
has been engaged in the drug business
at Cumberland Mills.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-25

Portland. Ore. March 25.--The con.
ference committees OF the Populist,
Democratic and Free Silver Republican
state conventions agreed upon a plat
form this morning and It was adopted
in each Of the three conventions.
When the vote on the addition of the
platform was announced In the Popu-
list convention. the Middle-of-th e-road
delegates. numbering 20. left the hall.
The platform demands the free and
unrestricted coinage OF silver and gold
at the ratio of 16 to /. without waitlus
for the consent of foreign nations; OPP
poses government by injunction and
condemns as dangerous the packing Of
the Supreme court of the United States
with corporation lawyers. 1t demands
the initiative and referendum
Conference committees on the dis
tribution of officers We're appointed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-25
BLACKBURN STRICKEN DOWN.
Kentucky's Brilliant Ex-senator Is al Deaths
Door.
He Suffered n Stroke of Paralysis of the
Heart, and 1t Is Feared lie
May Die. ''--

Washington, March 25.-Exsenator
]. S. C. Blackburn of Kentucky suffered
stroke of paralysis of the heart here
this morning and 1t is feared 1t may
cause his death. The ex-senator, ac-
companied by members of his family,
yesterday attended the launching of the
battleships at Newport News and this
morning returned to Washington.
While walking from the boat to his
carriage, hc suffered a stroke of para
lysis of the heart and became uncon-
scious. He was Immediately conveyed
to the Wellington hotel, where he lives.
He regained only partial consciousness
and ut l O'Clock his condition was still
considered rrecarious.
At o'clock Blackburn had regained
consciousness and his friends thought
there was no doubt of his complete
recovery. The attack was brought on
by bad spell of indigestion.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-25
REPORT BY SPANISH BOARD.
REPORT CONFUSED, EXPLANATION ASKED


Madrid March 25. - The Span
lsh government has received
the Spanish report OF the loss
OF the Maine, which, however. Is said
to be confused" and explanations
are said to have been requested. In
any case, 1t is added, 1t VIII not he
published until after the report of the
United States naval court of inquiry
has been made public.
The Correspondence says the Span
ish government will dispatch a note
to Washington, requesting that the
report On the loss of the Maine be not
sent to Congress until both reports are
presented and considered by both
governments.
The Spanish minister of marine.
Admiral Dermejo. was engaged all
night in declphering the dispatch
from the admiral in command nCuban
waters, containing complete details
of the finding of the Spanish inquiry
into the loss of the Maine. Persons
cogniZant of the affair unanimously
declare that the Spanish report says
the explosion which wrecked the
Maine was of internal origin.
Later-The report of the Spanish
board Of inquiry into the loss of the
hattleshir Maine says emphatically
that the explosion was of internal ori-
gin,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-25

conduct the proper persons fom his
headquarters to II.
His rcfusa to entertain any sugges-
ton Of Spanish sovereignty over cuba
makes the detailed opinion of the
latest program of the radical autono-
mists backed by the Blanco govern
ment unnecessary. His personal SYM
pathy was extended to the American
people for the Maine disaster, without
assuming to influence the policy which
the administration should follow.
Next 10 his hope that the Umited
States would not become engaged in
war with Spain, the significance of
the ultimate solution Of the Cuban
problem is indemnity to Spain for In
dependence. That proposition may
be unpopular in the United States,
but II commends itself to the com
mander- in-chief of the insurgent
forces. whose genius made the success
of the revolution possible. In Dcccm-
Der, when Blanco's prospective mill
tary campaign and the concession Of
autonomy were unknown factors,
Gomez held this view. In March
when the failure Of that military cam
paign and the collapse of the new
political system have left spanish
sovereignty paralyzed, he reitctates
his conviction.
Members of the government In Hn-
vana who ton days ago PROPOSED hope
In tho negotiations with Gomez. now
know that no prospects exist. Some
nre again turning to war with ths
United Estates ms the only means or
lCttiug Cuba go; others are more con-
sevative. talk with moderation about
the Maine report and dcprrcatc the
war spirit All seem To believe that
thn Nadine disaster VIII not III user
lead 10 hostlllties.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-25

Sending Relief Supplies to Cuba Relieves
sthe Spanish Treasury.


New York. March 25.-Horatio S.
Rubens, consul of the Cuban Junta
says in regard to the sending of sup
plies to Cuba:
THE sending of relief supplies to
Cuba is not so much Intervention US
assistance to the Spanish government
1t enables Spain to spend for munitions
of war to fight the Cubans and posi-
bly, the United States the money which
humanity dictates should go to the
amelioration of the condition of the
reconcentrados.
THAT these unfortunates should re-
ceive relief is beyond question. Such
is the earnest desire of every man with
n spark of humanity, but the only true
remedy is, MS Gen Proctor says, to al
low them to go back to the fields. Even
in the present desolated condition of
Cuba the insurgents live on the coun-
try and so could the reconcentrados
That would also relieve Spain of the
obligation to feed them, you may say.
but the present kind of assistance must
be continued Indefinitely. or so long
as Spain holds the reconcentrados.
she does II because she knows that
the reconcentrados are Cubans and
that their return to the country would
aid the Cuban soldiers. So long as we
feed the reconcentrados they will be
held as such by Spain. We must feed
them or Spain will starve them, or else
we must intervene"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-25
IS CONVICTED OF MURDER.
Second Case Of the Kind at Butte in Three
Months.


Butte. Mont. March 25.--After being
out all night the jury in the case Of
Robert Shadwell this mourning found
him guilty of murder in the first de-
gree for the killing Of Martin o'Connor.
The killing took place on January nth.
a few hours before Banker =. A. Largely
was killed by Thomas Riley.
This is the second conviction for first
degree murder in Silver Bow county
within three months. Prior to this
there had not been a hanging in is
years.
o'Connor and Shadwell We're gam
blers and quarreied over a game. Shad-
well went home, got a gun, and return
Ing, renewed the quarrel and shot
OConnor.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-25
THE FLYING SQUADRON.
Commodore schiey Formally Placed In
Command.

Washington. March 25.-Commodore
Winfield Scott Schley. at present con-
nected with the lighthouse board. has
been ordered to take command of the
flying squadron at Hampton Roads,
with the Brooklyn as his flag ship.
Commodore Schiey received the news
of his assignment at the lighthouse
board, where he was engaged in closing
some of the work of the bureau, He
expects that II Will be a day or two be-
fore he finishes his work here and
takes command of the squadron. His
command at present comprises three
vessels, the Brooklyn. Columbia and
Minneapolis, all ocean greyhounds, but
In a short time his squadron probably
Will be swellcd to about dozen ships.
Commodore Schley refused to talk at
all concerning rumors that the flying
squadron might be sent out to inter
rupt the Spanish torpedo boat ilotilla.
He said that was matter concerning
which he could say nothing Mt all.
Commodore Schley has IA fine record
for discretion. good judgment and
lighting qualities, He was in command
of the Baltimore during the Chilean
trouble, which threatened to end in
war and the peaceful termination of
which, 1t Is believed was due largely
to his tao. and discretion. The three
vessels at present under his command
are all swift cruisers and among the
others which probably Will be added
are the st. Paul and the St Louis of
the American line. which We're built so
that they could be turned into efficient
lighting machines at a few days no
tlce. These vessels have not been inn
pressed as yet. but arrangements have
been perfected between the govern
ment and President Griscoll. so that
no delay will result when the decision
is reached that the outlook Justifies
the large expenditure of money neces-
sary for their transfer to the navy de-
partment. Commander w. II. Emory
and Commander Willard II. Brownson,
at present in Europe on special mis-
sion for the government, 1t Is expected.
Will he assigned to command of the st.
Paul and the st. Louis.
Two battleships. the Texas and
Massachusetts,, are on the way to add
to the fighting strength OF the flying
squadron. One OF them may reach
Hampton Roads today. and the other
should be there tomorrow. The Massa-
chusetts is a first class battleship OF
lo,2ss tons displacement. while the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-25
THE MONTICELLO CLUB.
Organization flor Controlling the Free Sill
yer Democrats In Illinois.

Chicago. March 25.-The free silver
Democrats of Illinois have organized
a new club for the purpose of control
ling the party in Illinois and shaping
its policy. Its name is the Monticello
club.
The new organization has a charter
membership OF over 100. and among
them are nearly all the party leaders
prominent in county and state. The
first president of the Monticello club
will he Judge Murray f. Tuley, for
merly chancellor of the circuit court.
or Thomas @. Windt, formerly on the
appellate bench. 1t is the avowed pur-
pose of the originators OF the club to
make II the controlling party organiza-
ton in the one which viii embrace the
entire state, eNempllfy the true prin-
cIples OF Democracy and free silver and
will at all times be loyal to the nom
inees OF the party.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-25

Spanish torpedo boat notilla has sailed
from the Canary islands for Porto
Rico.
Before this Information came TO hand.
the authorities were not willing to pay
the high prices asked by the owners OF
yachts and tugs which had been in
spected and recommended for purchase
by the auxiliary cruiser board, but the
necessity Of imprOvising "A torpedo fleet
10 OFFSET that which Spain is sending
to Porto Rico was so apparent that
the President authorized that the ne
Eotatiuns be closed and that the YES
scls be purchased without further de-
lay.
Secretary Long at once telegraphed
TO captain Rodgers, president of the
board and received "A telegram an
nouncing that the bargains had been
closed and that the vessels would at
once be turned over to the government
at the Brooklyn navy yard.
Considerably secrecy Is maintained
by the officials as to the names Of the
vessels purchased and the price paid
for each, but II is known that only
four tugs have been bought While eigh,
yachts have been secured. Two of the
tugs are named Luckenbach, and II Is
believed that the remaining tugs We're
also purchased from the Luckenbach
towing company.
IL ls also known tnut Two more yachts
purchased are the Alicia and the Her
mione, and 1t Is said. though the report
cannot be confirmed, that the Radha.
the Wadena and the Corsair have also
been acquired. II is proposed that the
vessels bought shall Mt once be sent
to the Brooklyn navy yard, where they
VIII bo Hrmored and their huls ana
decks strengthened and their armament
placed aboard when completed they
viii be sent Immediately to Key West,
whore they viii be placed under COM
mand Of Capt. Sampson.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-25

That Statement Definitely Made by n High
OnlcInl In Wnshington.

Washington. March 25.--One of the
highest .oficinls In the service OF he
government said definitely today that
the report Of the Maine court of inquiry
shows that the explosion was due to
external causes. II was impossible to
get from him any additional exact in
formation. though the impression was
gathered after "A series of questions
that the board had not located the
cause beyond that 1t was external.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-25
All About Bianco's "Re,usni.-

Havana, March 2i.-RegardinE the
use of dynamite by the contractor
wreckers Capt. Sigsbee said today:
More has been made out of the mat
ter than was warranted by the facts
which are these: The contractors asked
my permission to use dynamite in
small quantities and also asked leave
to use dynamite tape to blow Off pro-
tuberances. angles, etc, where the
wreckage Is so entangled that II is
very difficult to hoist. There was never
any intention TO use the explosive in
large enough quantities to destroy the
wreck, l submitted the request of the
contractors to Consul General Lee. for
him TO ask permission from the Span
ish authorities. and I also asked for
orders from the United States navy
department. Both our own and also
the Spanish authorities refused the
necessary permission. That Is all there
was to the natter
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-03-25

Victoria, b. c.. March e6-The
Chinese colony here has received ad-
vices that the "TIakas' are again
raiding in the three great districts OF
sun Ming, Wing Ping and Hoi Ping
they have already seized the town of
Hoong Mai. and massacred all its in
habltants.
"Haka' is explained ms syno-
nyum for stranger applied by the in
habltants of the Chinese coast dis
tricts (The Bonda) to the barbarous
people OF the hills with whose Gus
toms they have for centuries been in
antagonism. The "Hakas" are said
to be armed with American magazine
rifles and are reported to be marching
on to the large city of Foo SAX. the
peaceful Chinese flying in terror be-
fore them.