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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-18
EAGER TO FIGHT.
SpaniardS ia Cuba Said to Be Morc lVarlike
than Expected.

l-ondcn, June 1.-THE Pan Mall Gazette
publishes dispatch from its special cor
respondent at Kingston. ia. who recently
landed in Cuba ANA was captured ana
subsequently released by The SpaniarGa.
lie cables that the defenccs of Matanz4s
have been greatly strengthened, adding
that battery of six heavy guns. I'M
known to the Americans. has been COM
pleted in the east harbor, ana he says
that similar battery, ON the opposite
side, is in course of construction.
According to the Pail Mall Gazette cor
respondent. the Spaniards are spelling
for fight and they anticipate that after
the defeat Of the American fleet they will
invade Florida. where Gen. Molina had
promised his troops to put the entilo
population to the sword.
The Spaniards. it seems. explain the
futility of Admiral SIMPSONS demonstra-
ton by saying that the American shells,
notably those of the Cincinnati, are de-
fective, adding that numbers Of them
have not exploded and saying that no
damage has been done ashore.
Continuing. the Pan Mall Gazette writer
remarks: ''Matanzas. a week ago. esti-
mated that it had flour to last 10 DAYS.
meat for n month and plenty of fish ana
vegetables. There is said TO be enough
coal at Havana to last two months"
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oEwEY's LATEST.
CONTINUED from page -

eign residents have fled to the ships.
Admiral Montejo and Governor Gen
eral Augusta have placed the women,
the children and the priests in the forts
for safety.
Gen. August is reported to be will
ling to surrender to the Americans in
order to prevent the insurgents from
capturing the capitol, setting it on FIRE
ana killing the Spaniards. The arch
bishop, however. is opposed to surren-
der, and has overruled August.
The success of the insurgents is won
derful. The Spanlards taken prisoners
in the two weeks campaign aggregate
5000, including 2000 soldiers Of the rcgu-
lar army. Prominent among them are
Generals Garcia and Cordoba
The governors Of the provinces RI
Cavitc, Haluan and Bataan were als4
made prisoners.
TWO million rounds Of cartridges
were seized in the fortified cathedral 81
old Cavite.
The large garrison of old CaYitc has
surrendered, thus giving the insurgents
command Of the shore of the entire
bay.
All interiors sources Of supply are
now cut off from the Spanish forces
in Manila
The Americans can take Manila with
IN "A hours after the arrival Of the
troops.
The city is now at tho mercy Of the
American fleet.
Admiral Dewcy's conduct during the
blockade has been admirable.
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that equipments would be sent at once
and that both the light and heavy ar
tillery batteries would be ordered into
service, if il were possible to do 50. The
men feel repaid for their visit, and are
almost certain that something will be
accomplished in the near future. 1t is
predicted confidently that both batter
les will receive their uniforms, guns
and horses within short time. The
light artillery (Yale). will he ordered
to Camp AIger, near Washington. and
the LIST Regiment viii be modified and
sent South as a whole. As the Fort
Knox troops are a part Of the LIST Regi-
inent. it is therefore probable that
Maine win lose them.
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PHILIPPINE INSURGENTS
Attacking vanilla They Hold Augustus Family
al Cavitc as Hostages.

London, June l7,-Scnor Sas1sta, reply
ing i'll the Cortes, today, to question:
rs TO whether Manila had fallen replied
in tho negative. but he added that the
situation there WIS OF The Srave>i char
Jcter. Tnc dispatches from Madrid agree
thar this statement. together with tho
report thut The rebels arv Attacking the
walled city, has caused Intense drpros
sion.
Japan. according 10 a special dispatch
from Shanghai. is sending additional,
warshirs 10 Manila. and il is reported at
Shanghai that tho American troops have
arrived III Manila.
Special dispatches from Hong Kong
confirming tho dispatches Of Tho As-oci-
ated Press from Manila, add the rumor
that Capt. Gen. Augustus wife ana fam
lily arc held as hostages at Cuvitc
From the same source comes the report
that Tondo, capital of the province Of
Tongo, on the Pasig river nearly oppo-
size Manila, has been jle scene Of a
great fire. presumably from The ignitine
of Tho petroleum works there.
1t appears that when the German crui-
scr kdiserin Augusta entered Manila hay.
she took the unusual course of salu,iue
The Spanish flag. This caused much COM
mcnt. Another rumor is thai Capt. Gen.
August has resigned because Of Il ais
agreement with the archbishop of Manila.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-18
NAMES QUOTA
VIII Be Three Heavy Batteries Under
the Second Call.

Washington, June 11.--Adjutant
- neral Corbin, tonight. made puhlir
the number of additional regiments
hattalions, companies or batteries r..
quired from each state under the Sec
ond oal! Of the President for volunteers,
The organizations from each state Viii
be in addition TO the number Of men
who will ~ enlisted from the several
states to M to the maximum Of loo
men tn a company the organization
noW in the field.
OF The 5000 men required under the
Presidents ceond call. $4,000 will b
needed to recruit the existing volunteer
regiments up to the maximum strength.
The remaining 1000 men VIII be or
gained into companies. battalions and
It giments as the cXigencias require
Under the second call the various
states and territories Will furnish as
organizations. - regiments Of infantry
six regiments and three companies IF
infantry in unattached organizations.
Il light batteries and three heavy bal
terieS
New organizations viii be appOTti0n-
cd among the New England states Us
follows: Connecticut. one regiment in
fantry; Maine, three heavy batteries
Massachusetts. one regiment infantry
Rhode Island, two batteries light an
tlleTy.
New Hampshire and Vermont, hav-
ing under the first call furnished in eX-
cess of their quota will not be called
upon to furnish any new organizations
under the second call.
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PRAISE FROM MILES.
Continued from page ID


ing and then had long talk with Gen
Luddington, quartcrmaster general, or
the condition of uuartcrmasters sup
plies.
He came in response to Geographic
who desires to go over certain phases
of the campaign with him. Speaking
in a general way of his observations
Cen. Miles said:
Having spent some time with the
troops during trying period OF hur-
ricd preparations, | am glad to say
that they are q splendid body of men
which the country may well be proud
Of As to the regulars, they are the
finest corps in the world. without any
exception. OF course the volunteer
army is not 50 well equipped,
Some of the states sent men into the
field in very good condition, notably
Massachusetts and New York. Others
sent their quotas without arms, equip
ment or clothing. They were not sol
diers at all; only employed men. 1t
takes timc'to mako soldiers Of this ma
terial.
Then comes the great question Of
moving any army across the sea. The
command of 1900 men under Gen.
Shafter moved away With an outburst
of enthusiasm which overcame the
trials they had passed through"
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POweIl's Meritcd Reward.

Washington, June 17.-The secretary
Of the navy has decided on the method
Of recognizing the services Of Naval
Cadet Joseph Wright Powell, who held
a steam launch under the bluffs al the
entrance t. Santiago harbor under the
continuous fire of the Spanish batter
les on both shores, while searching for
the crew Of The Mcrrimac, ~ advanc-
INK Powell one year T. the rank Of en-
sign ana three numbers in that list.
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GLANCE AT THIS.
It's Bangor News Item About a Bangor
Citizen.

Opinions expressed publicly by people
we know. by citizens, by neighbors are
always interesting. There is some
thing novel in reading the incidents
connected with the life of fellow resi-
dent of Bangor, and after the reader
has mentally digested the opinion Oh
Mrs. Herbert Cyphers, OF 70 Chlid st'
notice how much more satisfactory the
conclusions arrived at are, than II
column of reading matter had beeh
Waded through about some resident III
Michigan or Florida, who declared ne
had been sick. then cured by using
certain remedy.
Mrs. Cyphers says: For a year .,
more I was troubled with symptoms VI
kidney complaint. At night l had SUCH
sharp twinges across my back chang
ing in the morning to a dull disagree
able ache that l often left my bed more
tired than when / went to it. 1t was
torturing to do any stopping. DISHES
ing dizzy headaches distracted ny
every morning and often lasteu
through the greater part OF the ua'
After trying many other things, l d.
last got at the "Old Reliable drug
store of Chas. X. Partridge, noA -
Deans Kidney Pills. They got 10 th.
cause of my trouble very quickly anu
finally removed the backache ana o'LAy
headaches. 1t is a pleasant thing ~.
me to recommend Doan's Kidney rms
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by az
dealers. price 80 cents. Ma ed ny ~,
ter-M;lburn Co., Buffalo. n. T., so'e
AGENTS fer the United States.
Remember the name DOANS anu
take no substitute.
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Bunker Hill Day al Camp A.gcr.

Washington. June 1.-THE belief is
very strong at Camp Alger that sav-
eral regiments, including the 9th and
9th Massachusetts, are to be moved
very soon. probably to Fernandina.
Fla. The Massachusetts, regiments, to-
day. celebrated the battle Of Bunker
Hill With athletic games, followed by q
dinner and fireworks. Representative
Fitzgerald Of Massachusetts, provided
2teo pounds Of chicken and other viands
in proportion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-18
FOOT BALL AT BOWDOlN.
Manage Lancey Completes Schedule for the
Fall Campaign.

Brunswick, Me, June 17.-Manager
Henry w. Lancey, class of 80, of the
Bowdoin foot ball team has completed
the schedule Of games for the fall sea-
son. The opening will be with Har-
ward at Cambridge, October 5. The
other dates follow:
Oct 12-University of Maine at Bruins
wick.
Oct 19--Colby at Brunswick.
Oct. 22-Tufts at Brunswick.
Oct. 29-Bates at Lewiston.
Nov. 2-EXeter at Exeter.
Nov. TUFTS at College Hill.
NOV. 12-Colby at Waterville
Nov. lG-Wesleyan at Middletown CT.
Walter Z. Clark, captain of the eleven.
is OF the opinion that the team which
Will represent Bowdoin upon the gridiron
VIII be stronger than that of last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-18
MAKEUP OF THE FLEET.

Washington, June 1.-THE state depart
mcnt has received the following dispatch
from its agent at Gibraltar: The Carlos
V, PeIayo. Rapiolo. Patricia Audaz,
Osado. prosporina. Giralda pselajo Co
lon. with the minister on board, Alfonso
Nil. Canadcnga, Antonio Lopez lsla
Panos. Buenos Ayres and san Francisco
left Cadiz. yesterday.
The first Il passed the Rock. bound
for Carthagcra for orders: the last three
had troops on board
This is Admiral Camara's squadron and
appears 10 be in the Mediterranean bound
tor African shores.
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THE EXCHANGE NEGOTIATIONS.

washington, June 1.-THE following
telegram has been recriv d from Com
modorc Watson:
ON the 1lth ! sent Captain Ludlow
on the Maple under flag Of truce with
full power 10 negotiate exchange of
Iiobaon ara seven petty officers. Chief
of STAN answered by letter that after
reference to Madrid the captain gener-
al will communicate by flag of truce.
Captain Ludlow will if possible have
exchange made as desired ana soon"
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AN UNENvlABLE POSITION.
S'aniarts at marila Utterly Exhausted and
Live in Constant Dread.

. Copyright 1895 by The Associated Press
Mania June s. via Hong Kong. June
mere is intermittent firing on the
outskirts of the city in all directions. The
oPahards are utterly exhausted by hun
ger sleeplessness and incessant alarms.
Ihey nave no information regarding the
ehemEs movements until attacked. In
the meantime they are in constant dread
OF the popuaee rising up and attacking
them IN the rear. Besides this, in every
skirmish' directly the retreat begins tho
native troops desert.
The insurgents avoid disturbing IN,
non-compatants. and English women ant
children are living. peaceably and unhurt
in the zone of hostilities They find j
unnecessary to migrate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-18
HOULTON REPUBLICANS
Choose Delegates ID the Coming State and
District Conventions.

Houlton. Me, June 1.-THE Republican
caucus chose delegates to the State con-
vention at Augusta, June 2S; the 4th Con-
gressional district at Bangor. June q,
held in the afternoon. Delegates to the
State convention are: Hon. A. H. Powers
r. w. Shaw, Michael NJ. Clark. John r.
Weed. Martin Lawis. e. J.. Cleveland.
$. j. Hanson, Almon Fl. Fogg. District:
]. r. Hilton. ]. A. Browne. Almon II.
Fogg. c. H. Wilson, II. l.. Ingraham.
Leo Ludwig, Calvin l.. Fox, Simon Fried
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-18
ALLOWED TO COAL,
But the San Augustin Only Has Hall Cargo
for The Spaniards.

Gibraltar, June 1.-THE Spanish
transatlantic steamer san Augustin,
which arrived here, "Wednesday. and
began ccalng and then discontinued
the work, in consequence Of a protest
Of the United States consul, Mr.. Hora-
ton J. Spra&ue, who assorted that the
coal was destined for The Spanish fleet
at Cadiz was allowed to resume coal
.ng. today, but in consequence Of the
delay experienced, when she sailed for
Cadiz this afternoon, She carried Only
half the intended quantity.
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ON LAND AND SEA.
Bits OF News From Our Gallant Soldiers
and Sailors.


.',,.,' L,,, ~. ''iD ga ,FS
ca:ns ~hir Vulcan made ready TO Clear
r.. ~. r. H'A"s'H'
i ".',g Is,I'i,+i RITZ ,''i.'
Ir.m MN YORK. ,r r@firr ID l,or.Iar..
M... for ,nt u~o Of tha United States E,u-
~'-'eTiH- '"li9 oi t'21 "!-tf-@t'
..t e '"t +N&i'.s'l.i 'Ji'9.'. Gll@1
Tarth. II t!,vlj ,l rnl, IF hi1,y, ,-r,.ir,
Thursday hight. ami every hack tAJ; lei.
-te et,\ Tor ne camp grounds was held
,,,;,.. u 80. 80,
I money VS. secured No vlolcece was
'heTed the drivers. AZ ta'N Oh" no, resist,
tiii ~ ta" @." recruits ri For; Mcf4"r-
.,. NJ y ,.,,' 1-.,. w. III,
formed uud equipped ana Qu1rtermastu"
.,,.< ''t.o'ii'' IT," r. i.,"." tt
W. r,.,Iv fur Service. Tho nrw nlrn son-
tlNuc to arrive at ,At rate of l1A q DAN,
"..' g. .io"r' ,lia P,'%+ .|7 g,gli -N1"
.b.. rn,n,r.,-,,ltI,'. atli,.., Ill., ,n,6,. n,
rtr%,mcn;s protecting ample quarters for
'"' newcomers
PORTLAND Argus; The wooden cover
ing has been taken from the turct Of
me MHnjAuk ana the monitor IS lrdc-
tItai!Y being PUT int" lighting trim. not
thdt the boys are expecting trouble
hut merely TO 10 prepared IN case II
emergency, \ canvass awning win ht
stretched over the deck 81 I'll" Mon-
tapk in few days and this viii make
1t far more comfortable for the crew.
The government If Paraguay as q
result of tho jnsprction Of tho machine
CIV Of the Spanish eunhoat Te,,rrario
made M The instance If Tho United
States consul. has accorded to tho
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AUGUST ABOUT DISCOURAGED.

Madrid, June 17.-AugustTs latest
dispatch from Manila says that the
gravity Of the situation continues. The
Spanish forces are weakened by de-
sertions of native troops. His com
munication With the provinces is cut
off He may be forced to take refuge
within the city walls. Hopes for as
sistance before his means of defence
are exhausted.
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Manila Attacked from the Sea.

London. june 1S.-A special dispatch
from Madrid says that according to
adVie"s just received. there from Hong
Kong. four Warships carrying the flap
"f Tho Philippine Insurgents have APP
peared il Manila bay, ana attacked the
city from the sea in combination with
lh" .n.ul gent forces On the land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-18
Combination Park Races.

trotting. today, brought OF, a great
thronS of people. The winners: The PIT
class. pacing. purse. 800. Moth Miller. 70
g. sire Acantara. CA Trout, won.
Lucky Boy, b. g, second: Little Girl ro
m. third. Best time. 2l5@.. The 4
class. trottins purse. $4oo Kendall h h
slre Kent, tMoulton). won; Much Ado, b
e. second; Tennahinch. b. &, third. Bes;
time 219l5
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AUGUSTUS FAMILY CAPTURED,

London, June 11.-IionE Kong has
advices from Manila that the insur-
gents have captured the family OF
Governor General August
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McDUFFlE WINS.
Defeats Taylor in 30MiIe Paced Race ant
Lowers Worlds Record.

Boston, June 11.-McDuffie defeated
Major Taylor in the 30-mile paced race,
breaking the worlds record. McDuf-
fie's time, 500 Is; former time, $685.
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Bismaick's Health Is EaiIina

London June IA special dispatch
from beriln says Prince Bisrarck'a
health is causing renewed anxiety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-18
SUPERIOR COURT.
June Term 1893 Oliver G. Hall Judge
Presiding.

W. :. CHoATE. Clerk.
y l.. McFApDEN. Sheriff.
GEO. w. HEsELToN. County Attorney
FRED W. LEE, StcnoErdpher.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-31
PROFESSOR MOMMSEN.
PecuIiarities of the Great German
Scholar.

Many of the stories about the extreme
Observation-Disclosures of some unnamed
German professor had their origin in
tales actually told-perhaps with not
much care in vcrification-of Prof. The
odor Mommsen, of Berlin, great Ger
man historical scholar and liberal poll
tician.
Although the herr professor recently
passed his eightietl birthday, he is said
TO be still in the height of his product
iveness, active and energetic, writer,
a teacher and a causeur. He adopts the
axiom of Goethe, which is not popular
with most old men: when man is
old he must do more than when he is
young"
He is certainly no more absent
minded in his old age than he was when
he was younger. He has a family of
ten living children and several grand
children. and has always been fond of
them all and not averse to taking care
of them; but woe o any infant of whom
he might have charge if his mind be-
came seized by scholarly preoccupa-
tions!
1t is related that when his first child
was a baby it was in his charge one day
in his study. Wishing to make some in
quiry from his library, he deposited the
baby in the waste basket and forgot all
about it; but presently the baby began
to cry loudly.
At last the sound disturbed even the
absent-minded student.whose thoughts
were, and remained, on his study. Con-
scious only of loud noise, he seized
n quantity of loose papers and carefully
covered the child with them to muflle
the sound!
On another occasion-so the story
gocs-Prof. Mommsen was going in a
street car from Berlin to Charlotten-
burg, taking with him his little son.
By and by the boy began to wriggle
about and make a great deal of noise.
BY this time his father was meditating
profoundly. The boys racket soon dis
turbed his meditations. 1t seemed to
the professor that it must be an eX-
tremely ill-bred child that would make
a disturbance in a public place; he
would see if he could not quiet him;
but first he would find out who he was.
Little boy" he said, sharply, "what
is your name?"
Naturally the small boy thought it
strange to be asked his name by his
own father, but he responded, politely:
THE same as yours, sir"
THE same as mine!" The professors
attention was now aroused by this ap-
peal to his ego, and the spell was
broken He took up his propeny to the
tremendous amusement of the people
in the car, and gave him good shaking.
Youths Companion.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-31
THE INGENIOUS MAN.
His Invention Was Forgotten In Time
of Need.

He was a very ingenious man. He had
made an invention which was of great value.
II thought so, at least if the world did not,
and he had his invention patented. 1t
was q combination camp-stool, cane and UNI
brella. The cane was the usual form of the
invention. At big parade nothing could be
more convenient, and for an ordinary, unex.
pected rainstorm, what could be better!
a man is sure to have his walking stick with
him.
1t was not so very long after the invention
had been perfected that the man was out
walking with his wife, and a sudden shower
came up. There were no cars accessible, and
the only thing to do was to run, and the
unlucky pair did this with a vengeance,
reaching the house hot, uncomfortable, and
pretty wet.
"Well we are here at last" said the man,
drawing long breath of relief.
YES" said the wife, disconsolately, "but
! think have ruined my new bonnet. And,
John Smith" she added, suddenly, with a
little scream, "what do you think you have
done? You had that old invention of yours
cane camp mp-stool-umbrela affar-in your
hand all the time ready for an emergency,
and forgot to use it"
The man tells the story, and thinks it il
q great joke.-N. Y. Times.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-31
A REALLY INTELLIGENT JURY.
The Verdict Was I'm Accordance with
the Evidence.

"It was the funniest thing / ever saw in .
courtroom" laughed the veteran of the bar,
who was enjoying an informal smoker with
his brethren. Il was in the new west then,
trying to get a good start. One of the resi-
dents had mysteriously disappeared, and his
wife was arrested under suspicion that she
might be responsible for the fact. / defend
ed her.
"On the stand she was simply irrepressi.
hle. | only got to ask her one question.
That was more than plenty. She talked
precisely as though she were wound up and
could not stop until the handspring was
completely relaxed. In the midst of her
TRADE she was interrupted by an inquiry by
one of the jurors.
"Who are you tall1in' to, Bill Spriggins,'
she shouted. I don't low no cattle like
you to be quizzin' me. Ef you don't know
you pin headed coyote. Ef my husband was
here he'd perferate you mighty qui ick, and
/ know it. But | kin take care of myself
eff | am a lone woman. I'm here to tell what
| know, and I'm goin' to do it if it spills
blood
"There was no staying her deluge of words
and the Judge was at last driven by sheer
desperation to tell the jury to retire and do
the best it could with the facts in its posses
sion.
when the jury came back Bill Spriggins,
as foreman, stood un- to give the verdict.
we fnd,' he said that this here man
Meekham has disappeared at the hans of
some persng or persngs unknown. We find
in as how he mighter been talked to death
by his said wife It took the sheriff and all
his deputies to hold her. Free
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