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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
JOHN A. YOUNG,
PRACTICAL
WatChn2k9r and ODtiGial.

TweDtytw years as a watch repairer, 3
years apprentice. one year under instructions,
BIS Years foreman and the haiance of my
time i'll business for myself, during Il this time
| have made a study of "optics, lifting Spec
tacles and Ey c Glasses properly, as they should
be fitted.
The lenses are ground to their proper axis
and are fitted and adjusted by myself in Spec
tacles and Eye Glasses Of Gold, Silver, Nickel,
steel, Rubber or ZylOnite frames, ard am re-
sponsible myself for all mistakes.
In fitting Lenses 10 the eye my speciality is in
Myopia, Hyperopia, Presbyopia and AstigTna-
tism, which are near-sighted, far ehted, old
sighted and poor sighted. Nearly all cases of
astigmatls cen, in children, causing pain in
the rubbing Of the eyelds, pain above the
eyebrow adaChc letters running together,
g. Irare complete set of Instruments and
fest cards which use TO correct the sight il the
Young as well as in the old or iniddle-aged
E1F-I refer to DR.. VIM. s. Richardson, DR.. E.
Hail Richardson, DIR. W. Is. Munnikhuysen and
DR.. J. Ward Scott.
JOHN A. YOUNG,
I6mh Main Street, Bel Air, Nd,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
4 SOFT SPOT.

you mustn't touch the top of baby's
head" said mother to her little four
year-old ''she has soft spot there
that is very tender"
The youngster gazed at it curionsiy
for moment, and then asked DO all
babies have softspots on their heads
Yes"
Did papa have soft spot on the
Top Of his head when he was baby?''
Yes" replied The mother with 6
sigh. and ne has got It vet
And the cid man, who had over
heard the conversation from an adj
joining room, sang out: Yes, indeed
he has, my boy, or he would be sin
gle man to-day"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-06
cAmPos FOR PEACE.
Says 1t Would Be Madness DO Reject
Presidents Conditions.

Madrid, August 5.-The conference be-
tween the political leaders on the subject
of the peace terms continues.
Senior Silvela. the conservative leader
acting in behalf of Senior Castelar, the
Republican leader, who WAS prevehte"
by illness from being present, mas con-
ferred with Senior Sngasta on the SUD-
ject.
He said that CASTELAR,, although an al
vocate of peace, was of the opinion thao
In negotiating it's conclusion the govern
ment should remember the Flrglnlas
affair when the energy displayed py
Spain in settling with the United States
saved Spanish interests and he thought
every effort should be made to preserve
Snanish Sovereignty over Porto Rico.
senior SilyeIa added that he personally
did not favor any change of policy.
The Liberal, moderate Republican,
TODAY nublished an interview with Mar
shall Martinez Campos, who Is quoted as
saying:
that has happened in this war could have
could never have imagined that our mis-
fortunes would be SO great-the destrnc-
ton of Montejo's and Ceryera's squad
rons, the surrender of Santiago and the
rapid and unresisting occupation of
Porto Rico. No one could have imagined
it, even taking into consideration the
superiority of the United States Neither
the present government nor any other can
change our situation.
sit would be madness to think of re-
jecting President MoKinley's conditions.
The liberal party can bring about peace,
but Sagasta should not be asked to sign
it. Such course would not be prudent
and another liberal cabinet should be
constructed.
Marshal Martinez de Campos evidently
referred to Senior Gamazo as the man
who should succeed Sagasta as premier.
Gamazo is the present minister of pub
lie instruction.
His name has been frequently men
toned recently in connection with the
premiership, in the event of the forma-
tion of new cabinet.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-06
wANpERER RETURNS.
Has Landed Arms for Cuban Insurgents
at Three Points.

Kew West, August 5.-The steamer
Wanderer returned here this afternoon
after affecting successful landings Of
arms and ammunitions at thr ee different
points on the Cuban coast
She left here early in July with about
40 Cubans anxious to join their fighting
compatriots, and II members of the Bird
about 1900 rifles and carbines, with
nearly million cartridges.
On July 20, she attempted to discharge
her cargo at Bahia Honda, province of
Pinar del Rio, but was fought off by a
force of several hundred Spaniard, WIN
peppered the ships hull with Maus +
bullets, killed three Cuban scouts WIN
were in waiting to receive the expedition,
and wounded six OF the Wanderer' S crew.
The steamer then came back to Key
West, left her injured men in the hospital
here and started on her second attempt
This time she went to point about SIX
miles east of Bahia Honda where she met
a small party of insurgents from Col.
Carillo's forces, but no Spaniards About
one-third of her cargo was discharge
here and 90 Cubans were put ashore.
The Wanderer then headed Tor the
mouth of the ManaUi river, province OF
Puerto Principe where on the night 81
July 80 she landed without difficulty
about the same quantity of arms ana
ammunition and seven Cubans. From
there she went to Porto Padre, where the
remainder of her cargo and men were
disembarked. All three landings wer4
made without the necessity of firing ii
shot.
The torpedo boat Talbot returned here
this afternoon.
On Monday last under flag of true.
the Talbot steamed to within mile ana
a half of Moro Castle where the Spanish
torpedo boat destroyer Pinzou came Oh;
and received her papers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-06
DON'T LIKE OUR TERMS.
spaniards Still Hesitate to Cut the Gordian
Knot.

London, August 6.-The Madrid CORE.
spondent of the Daily Mail says:
"a majority of the DO liticians who
conferred with Senior Sagasta counselled
peace, but Senior Nocedal, leader of the
ultra Montanes, urged war a'loutrance,
even if the Yankees, he said, were to
capture Spanish ports, as possibly then
an international confagration would
avenge Spain by placing her in a posit-
ion to gain more than by making a
shameful peace now. Senior Romero y
Robledo, in an interview, said:
/" SenoR Sagasta informed me as to the
contents of the American note. In ad-
ditioa to the demands already known the
Amesioan government ask the occupa-
ton and possession of Manila and Subig
bay. M. Cambon obtained from Presi-
dent Mckinley the substitution for the
word possession of another word mean
Ing practically the same thing
fs3sbts revelation has caused ferment
hare 1t was IN derstood at first that the
Americans demanded only temporary oc-
cupatton pending arrangements for the
future government of the Philippines.
It is believed the powers will object to
the Americans retaining permanent pros
session of Manila and Subig Bay. The
latter is splendid naval station
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-06
BIsMARCK's MEMOIRS.

Berlin. August 5-Bismarck, it is re-
ported, once said to his wife: 81 will at
least take precautions in good time
against mischievous FRANKS being played
with my dead body. 1 should not like to
furnish what the Berliners call "A
beautiful corpse in one of these
theatrical tragic-comedies, something be-
tween a village fair and a church pro-
cession. 1t would be about the only thing
that now has any terrors for me-. "
The whereabouts of the memoirs is
still kept secret; but it is asserted that
they are in the hands of Cotat, at Stutt-
CART. Despite denials, it is unlikely
that they Will be published before Deem
ber as 4 hey are not yet printed and must
be copyrighted in America and abroad for
Simultaneous publication. 1t is believed
thar the memoirs will furnish key to
the diplomatic history of the last forty
years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-06
GREAT RACING AT COLUM BUS.
Attempt to Beat the Wagon Record
Failed.

Colum bus, Ohio, August 5.-This was
day of great racing at the Columbus
driving park, though no records were
broken In the 2. 10 trot, the Abbott was
thought to be sure winner and sold
in the pools at 500 to $25 for the field.
In the 2. 16 pace, Jessie G. was fayorite,
but after taking the first heat he was
not in the race, Egosen, rank outsider,
winning easily. The only favorite to
win was Lady of the Manor in the 2 10
pace. Andelinea was favorite in the 2. az
trot, but Percy won in straight heats.
Hubinger drove Grace Hastings to beat
her record of 2. 09 l-2, made to a wagon
on the Cleveland track last week. but the
best she could DO was Eli Ia. Curry
drove Kentucky Union to wagon in
2.l2.
s.l2 trot; purse s2OOO-Eagle Flanagan,
b q, by Eagle Bird-Lady Flanagan by
Woods Hambletonian, (Hudson), won;
The Abbott g, (Geers), second; Croseus,
oh @, third. Best time, 2.08 IA.
ale pace; purse saooo-Egosesn, br b,
by Egotist,r Nadir, by Dictator. lCritch-
ond; Gus Waibel, b C, (Bird), third.
Best time, q II Ia.
219 pace; purse $4,000. Lady of the
Manor, CHI m, by Mambrino King
Princesis Chimes by Chimes, (Geers),
won; Ann Lee, br IN, hudson, second;
Birdie Dickinson, g, third Best time,
90 ID
2.s7 trot; purse s2ooo-Percy, b c, by
Ponce Leon, Flora Ewing by Bassinger,
(Saunders,) won three straight; Spine-
long. b g, second; Alice Dorman, b g,
third. Best time, 2. IA IA.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-06
ARMY COMING NORTH.
Embarkation of the Troops at Santiago
Begun Yesterday.

Santiago de Cuba, August 4.-(Delayed
in transmission). From the moment
Secretary of War Alger's cable message
was received this morning, ordering the
instant removal of the army north. every
thing has been hustle and active at head
quarters.
The transports here, six in number,
have been ordered to discharge their car
goes and to get ready without loss of
time to take on board the first shipment
for home.
Other transports are expected here
shortly. The embarkation will begin
tomorrow and it is expected that eigh-
teen transports will soon be conveying
our soldi ers back to the United States.
The Yale and Harvard, among others
are understood to be on their way here.
These vessels will carry from 10 to is
thousand men.
Gen. Shafter's orders for the movement
of his command provide the following
programmes:
The embarkation of the Third and
Sixth regular cavalry, the First voiun.
embarked. These regiments have been
ordered to go on board ship the day after
tomorrow. FOR the present the Ninth
and Tenth cavalry will remain in camp.
Only the private horses of the officers
will be taken. The other horses will be
turned over to Gen. Wood who will
designate an officer to receive them.
Gen. Wood remains here as military
governor.
All the men who are suffering from
yellow fever or infectious diseases will
be left here.
The First brigade of Gen. Lawson's di.
vision, under Gen. Chaffee, will go next.
The volunteer regiment will next be
shipped in the following order: The 1st
Illinois, 1st District of Columbia, list
New York, 9th Massachusetts, I'd Massa-
chusetts, 9Th Illinois, SD Michigan, and
34th Michigan.
All of these regiments have been Or
dered to hold themselves in readiness to
go ON board the transports thu day after
tomorrow, or as soon as possible.
All the troops will be examined by
medical board, and all suspicious ones
will be left in the hospital.
ish troops, sent a letter today to Gen
Shafter, advising him that the camp of
the surrendered Spanish troops is in an
unhealthy condition. He said there was
several hundred sick in their hospital
and an average of l2 deaths daily. Gen.
Shafter will take action at once in order
to improve the sanitary condition of the
Spanish soldiers and their camp. The
ships expected here to convey the span
ish troops back to Spain have not yet
been heard from.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-06
STRATEGY BOARD AT CABINET
MEETING.

Washington, August 5.-The cabinet
convened In regular session today. Some
special significance was attached to the
presence at the session of the naval board
of strategy, Rear Admiral Sicard, Com
mander Crowninshield and Captain Ma
han who came over together, closely fol-
lowed by Secretary Long, who was the
first to join the President. Captain
Crowninshield later returned to the navy
department, evidently to secure addition
al papers for the consideration of the
cabinet The definite and long expected
answer of Spain to this governments
terms had not been communicated,
though enough of it had been anticipated
so that this session of the cabinet might
have the opportunity of considering the
formal Spanish note of acceptance. Secre-
tary of State Day in entering the cabinet
room put at rest all reports that the for
NAL answer might now be in the posses
sion of this government, saying that the
answer of Spain had not reached this
government Questioned regarding the
statement from Madrid that the reply
would not be transmitted until early next
week. Secretary Day said he knew moth.
ing of the plans for comm unicating the
reply and had had no understanding as
to when it would be made known to this
government.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-06
OF INTEREST TO FISHERMEN.

Amesbury, Mass, August 5.-Colonial
law was quoted as the defense in pecu-
liar case in the district court today, and
its provisions brought acquittal to the
defendants. The case was one of general
interest to fishermen in New England
States.
Morris Bag1ey and Abel Souther were
arraigned on complaint of Deputy Ward
ans Chadwick and Hersey who claimed
that the men were citizens of New Hamp-
shire and engaged in lobster fishing in
Massachusetts waters, which act was in
violation of the Massachusetts laws.
ttorney GoodaIl of Seabrook, N. II.
who appeared for the men, cited the con.
stitutioli of the thirteen original states
which granted the right of citizen of
one state to fish in the waters of any of
the original state. He also claimed that
Mr. Souther had been engaged in the lob.
ster business in Massachusetts for % years
and although having house in New
Hampshire he resided in Massachusetts
The greater part of the time Mr. Bagley,
he claimed, was in the employ of resi-
dsnt of Massaoh usetts in the fishing bust
ness. Judge Cate held Mr.. Goodall's view
Of the law and discharged the defen
dantS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-06
AGUINALDo MORE REASONABLE e,

New York, August 5.-The Journal
prints cablegram from Hong Kong
purporting to give the text of message
sent by Aguinaldo. the Philippine in
surgeon leader, to Consul General Wild,
man.
The message is dated at Cavite, July 80
and in it Aguinaldo says it has been re-
ported that he is "getting the big head
and not behaving" as he promised Mr..
Wildman.
In replying says Aguinaldo: II ask
why should America expect me to outline
my policy, present or future, and fight
blindly for her interests, when America
will not be frank with me?
"Tell me this, am 1 fighting for annex
alton, protection or independence?
cit is for America to say. not me. I
can take Manila, as have defeated the
Spanish everywhere, but what's the user
"ltsAmerica takes Manila, can save
my men and arms for what the future
has in store for me.
"Now, good friend. believe me, am
not both fool and rogue. The interests of
nv people are as sacred to me as are the
interests of your people to you.'' :
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WANT coRTEs SUMMONED.
sagasta Finds Different Views Among
Spanish Statesmen.

Madrid, August 5-3 p. MIN the con-
ference between Senior Sagasta AND Senior
Silvela the latter urged that 1t was i'm
perative to summon the Cortes for the
negotiation of treaty of peace. General
Polavieja who was present, declined sub
seauently to speak of the conference to
representatives of the press on the ground
that his duty as soldier imposed secrecy
upon him, but General Azcarraga said
that if Spain possessed adequate resources
the war should be continued in order to
secure more acceptable conditions; other
wise peace ought to be Immediately con-
Guided.
General Chinchilla, ciptain general Of
Madrid said:
awe have brave and we'll disciplined
army and it is ready to go wherever it is
SENT
Later Senior Sagasta conferred with
Senior Salmeron, the republican leader,
who told the Premier, in the course OF d
long conference, that he blamed the gov
eminent for closing the CorteS and
sitting the press. After the interview he
said he had assured SeLor Sagasta that
he would reserve his opinion on the
general situation until the chamber was
convoked but that neither directly nor
indirectly would he support The existing
oligarohy which is the cause of all Spain S
misfortunes.
This evening the Premier will confer
with General Weyler, Marshal Primo de
Rivera, Senior Gamazo, minister of pu bile
instruction and public works and Senior
Romero Giron, minister of the colonies,
AN official despatch from Porto Rico says:
american cavalry, assisted by the
insul gents have captured Pueneta and
Cabejas, the lighthouse Station at San
Juan"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-06
JEFFRIES WAS FAILURE.

New York, Aug. 5.-Jim Jeffries, the
much heralded heavy weight pugiiist
from California, was to have fought Bob
Armstrong and Steve O'Donnell for ten
rounds each before the Lenox Athletic
club tonight but he was only able to car
ry out half of his proposed task. He
met Armstrong and defeated him. but
in doing so he injured his left hand and
was unable to meet O'Donnell Jeffries
had felt perfectly confident of defeat
ing both men.
Many shrewd judges of boxers are sat
isfed that Jeffries is a promising and
coming pugilist.
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NOT SUBJECT TO STAMP TAX.

Washington. Aug. 5.-The commits
sioner of internal revenue has rendered a
decision in which he holds that contracts
of reinsurance with certain exceptions
are not subject to the stamp tax.
+ In the case of receipts for rent and
where there are no other recitals, no
stamp is required. But if the receipt
contains any phrase or clause that can be
construed as contract for the hire, use
or rent, then in such cases, the receipt is
held to anne sbnd e roned
cording to its tenor or effect.
The insertion of the words, in a rent
receipt, ''As leased for August, 1882 is
held to render it subject to the tax.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-06
THE SANTIAGO TARIFF.

Washington, Aug. ga Maryland
steel company has protested to the Presi-
dent TO the export duty on iron ore
shipped from Santiago de Cuba. 1t is
stated that the tax as now fixed is abso-
lutely prohibitiye and the 5000 workmen
employed byEthe company will have to
be discharged.
In addition to the old duty. the new
government at Santiago has fixed an ex-
port duty of Is cents a ton which is de-
clareasto be very, onerous. the Spanish
duty being only five per cent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-06
RALLY DAY AT OCEAN pARK

Ocean Park, August 5.-This has been
Chautauqua "rally day." an important
day in the assembly. The forenoon was
occupied by the arrival of Representative
of Chautauqua circles and by the assem-
bly, classes. In tho afternoon the rally
and conference were held in The Ten-
pie, in charge Of Rev. Lewis Daxter
President Chase of Bates COLLEGE was
among the speakers.
In the evening Rev. t. +. Clark n
D.. delivered an eloquent and graphic
lecture on the them Wandering in Perm
with camera, spade and pen.''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-06
GOV. woLCoTT NOTIFIED.

Boston, August 5.-Governor Wolcott,
today was officially informed of the resig
nation of Colonel and Lieutenant Colonel
of the Sixth Massachusetts regiment.
The information was received from Gen.
Nelson A. Miles, commander-in chief of
the American army. who recommended
to GOV. Wolcott for appointment as
colonel of the Sixth regiment, Lieut..
Col. Edmund Rice, U. S. ". who had
the best regiment in the Army of the
Potomac The Governor will probably
saIect .ieut Col Rice
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-06
COLOR LINE THE GA USE.

Botson. August ga Transcript special
from Ponce, Porto Rico. says: OF the
sixth Massachusetts officers, the colonel,
lieutenant colonel and three majors and
three captains resigned They were
charged with incompetency and lack of
discipline. The trouble in the sixth
Massachusetts, is partly attributed to the
fact that officers refuse TO return
the SITUATIONS of the negro company.
The examination, no doubt, will end in
a separation, which will be in'effect a
disbandmeflt. Porto Rican whites are
puzzled and ask: 'Will the blacks be bet
ter off under the Americans than under
the Spaniards?"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-06
GEN. MArToCKs GOING SOUTH.

Chfokamauga, August 5.-The third
brigade, second division, third corps,
which has been ordered to Porto Rico,
comprises the LIST Maine, 52d Iowa and
Con. Charles z. Mattocks, originally
from Portland, Me. There is no doubt
that Gen. Mattooks and his headquarters
stnff will accompany the regiments. The
health of all regiments is now improv-
ing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-06
CHILDREN BURIED ALIVE.

Haverhill, Mass, Aug. 5.-Two chill
dren, George Partlow and John Collins,
six and four years old respectively, were
buried by the caving in of sand bank
on which they were playing, and killed.
The bodies were not found Tor several
hours afterWard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-06
MAINE POSTMASTER.

Washington, August Be. E. Libby
was today appointed postmaster Fourth
CLASSY at WATERFORD, Me.
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HOBSON TELLS HIS STORY
Hero Of Merrimac's Speech in New
YORK..
HE PROVES TO BE AN ORATOR AS
WELL AS BRAVE OFFICER,

A Tribute to ''Jackie'' Which Must Have
Thrilled Those Who Heard It-Brave
Charette's Reply to His Spanish Inquisi-
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-30

put over the top of the sleeves. The waist
itself fastens at the left. and is most
effectively trimmed with rows OF braid
put on in clusters and at regular spaces.
The sleeves ars small, also trimmed with
the rows of braid. The collar is very
high, with straight turned-over pieces,
and made Of the striped white and mauve
taffeta silk. A black satin belt makes
the waist look smaller, while bow of
the striped silk fastens the belt and gives
a pretty finish. At the top of the skirt
there Is a yoke let in of the striped silk.
while at the foot there is band put on
insscallops. This. is very effective against
the deep blue serge.
The hat worn with this gown Is quite
different in shape from any of the fash
ions that have yet been brought out 1t
Is somewhat like toque. made of fam
cy straw trimmed with punches of roses
and leaves, and at the left side are large
rosettes of deep blue velvet.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-30

A thorough outfit for season at a
fashionable watering-place requires, IN
our climate, to be quite elaborate, for
there must be gowns for cool as well as
fer hot days. Blue serge is {. material
which comes into fashion every year. OF
course there are many different weavos of
1t, as we'll as different colorings, but
blue serge gown is considered almost
necessity for every wardrobe. An orig
inal design, which we publish today,
taken from Harper's Bazaar. in blue serge
from la nlaison Weille, is in the blue
shade. The waist is tight-ftting at the
back, blousing little in 'front.' 1t IS
made with round yoke, which extends
to the sleeve on the shoulders, the yoke
OF white mousseline de sole laid in very
narrow pIeats. Around the yoke the
waist is finished with three narrow folds
of striped taffeta silk, in mauve and
white, put above straight band of Irish
guipure lace, and a band of the lace is