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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-10-14
Ten Regiments Fully Recruited

Washington, Oct 1O.-Ten of the
volunteer regiments last called out
have been recruited to their full quota
of men, and will be Immediately pre-
rared for transportation to the Philip
mines. Recruiting will be continued
for the two colored regiments, and it
Is expected that they will be fully or
paniZed during the present week.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-10-14
CarnegIe,s Gifts to washington.

Washington, Oct. 1O.-word was re-
ceived yesterday from Andrew Car
negie. the Pittsburg millionaire, stat
ing that he would give another $50, 00I
towards the erection and equipment Of
library for Washington city, max
Ing the total amount OF his gift to the
city S350,000.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-10-14
ImnrIsoned For CMcnt1nc al Cnrds.

Imprisoned For Cheating at Cards,
Berlin, Oct. 10.-Count Egloffstein,
prominent member of the Club der
Harmlosen, the trial of certain mem
bers Of which on charges Of gambling
ut the club was begun on Oct. 8, was
yesterday sentenced to nine months
Imprisonment for cheating at cards
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-10-14
Over a million From the Klondike.

New York, Oct. 1O.-A local bank
received $4,000 yesterday in pay
ment for gold from the Yukon district,
deposited at the San Francisco mint.
The same bank received Saturday
checks aggregating S250,000 for Klon-
dixie gold, making altogether S525,OOO
received on that account within two
days. Another bank announced prob
nbe receipts of 100000 for Klondike
gold during the week, All of the
transfers will be c1ded to the reserves
of New York banks.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-10-14
Tuesday, Oct. 10.
No Transvaal Envoy For washington

Washington, Oct. 1O.-No further at
tempt to secure the recognition Of a
diplomatic representative has been
made by the government of the Trans
yaal republic since Colonel O'Beirne's
rejection. 1t is very doubtful whether
one would be received by our govern
ment, even were he free from the OBJ
lection of being an American citizen,
as by accepting diplomatic repre-
sentative the United States might be
placed in the position of deciding the
merits of the contest as to suzerainty
between Great Britain and the Trans
yaal
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-10-14
Sional CORPS From Manila.

San Francisco. Oct. 1O.-The United
States transport Newport arrived last
eight, SO days from Manila. She has
6S5 members of the volunteer signal
soyps aboard and - civilians.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-10-14
NTH. E. Swift, the we'll known representative
of j. N Murdoch. Wholesale Druggist. OF
III

Twas completely laid up with Cholera Nor
bus. Bought bottle OF kermotts EAt. P lee
berry and was completely cured with one aose
Would not be without it If i cost me 50 w Dol
lie and heartily recommend kermotts Ext
Blackberry as the best remedy on the Market
for Summer Complaint, Dtarrh@a; G TISgE
Morbus Etc q. p. STR
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-10-14
NEW YORK, PHILA. & MORE DIX R.R

Time Table in Effect Nov. 20, 1897.
Quickest and only daily line between
Boston, New York, Phila., Nor
folk and Old Point Comfort.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-10-14
stceplcchnse Rider Killed

Chicago, Oct. 10.-J. Boyd, the well
known steeplechase rider, was killed
at Hawthorne yesterday. The occi-
dent occurred in the third race, a
steeplechase. Boyd had the mount on
Globe IL. The bunch got off well to-
gether. and as the horses swung to-
ward the fence Boyd swerved with the
seeming intention OF carrying Cheese
mite out of the course. He succeeded,
but Globe Il crashed against the wing
of the hurdle and turned complete
somersault, coll.ding with and knock
ing down Three Forks, and crushing
Boyd so badly that he died while be-
ing conveyed to the hospital.
Andrade VIII Make Way For Castro.
Caracas, Venezuela. Oct. 10-Senor
Matos, the special envoy sent by Presi-
dent Andrade to the insurgent COM
mander, General Cipriano Castro, has
returned here. He reports having had
a prolonged interview with General
Castro, and he has assured United
States Minister LOOMS that there is
no danger of further hostilities unless
new and unexpected complications
arise. President Andrade, it is ru-
mored, will resign. allowing the peace
full election of General Castro to the
presidency,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-10-14
Cure Cold in Head.

Kermott Chocolates Laxative Quinine easy
to take and quick to cure cold in head and sore
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-10-14

''f' stops for passengers on signal
to conductor. aDaily, except Sunday.
R. b. Cooke, r. q. Nicholas,
Gen'l. Freight & Supt:
Pass. Agent. Cape Charles. Va
Norfolk. Va.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
GEN. HAINes INVESTIGATING.
Interest in tho Ware Murder Case
Revived.

Bucksport, January s.-Interest IN the
Ware murder oass 10 revived today by
the appearance In town Of Attorney
General VIM. I. Haines. County Attorney
Bunker and County Sheriff Hooper. The
officials were closeted for several hours
with the leading members Of the citizens
COMMITTEES representing the independent
movement which continued the search for
the murderer after the presumed aban-
donment Of the Ease BY the local suthori-
ties, By request Of this detectives who
found that they were unable to secure
sufficient evidence 10 warrant an arrest
The citizens committee established
Standing reward of $500, for evidence 10
convict tho murderer. The. consultation
was the first which has occurred between
the Attorney General and the commit
tee and consisted mostly In review OF
such evidence As has already b'en de-
Quoted. There are rumors of new de-
velopments, but as far as known no great
weight Is attached to such. The visit
of the attorney general was admitted 10
be on general grounds and 30 obtain o
closer familiarity Of the case.
reference has been at hand for long
time which might warrant an arrest on
suspicion. 1t is the general opinion snss
no arrest will be made on the evidence.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
TROOPS HURRIED TO Otis.
Several Regiments Ordered to the
Philippines.
FORCES ARE TO AMPLE IN CASE
OF TROUBLE.

Administration Doesn't Look for Actual
Conflict with the Insurgents Hut
WIN BE on the Safe sido-Gen. Law
ton VIII Command Troops.
Washington, january % Nothing
more has been heard at the War Depart
meut from Gen. Otis. The situation IL
irritating In the fact that according to
the experience Of the last few days, IL 10
not to be expected that anything more
can be heard from noilo for day or
two at least except in the very iuiprob-
able event that the American force has
been repulsed In their efforts 10 make q
landing aud has been obliged to retui n
to Manila
It Is surmiscd from the reports that
Gen. Miller is proceeding with more tact
and with less roughness In his dealings
with the insurgents than appeared from
first impression Of the reports His pur-
pose apparently was to avoid such q
formal recognition Of the Insurgents
as might tend to embarrsss the United
States government HEREAFTER, but At ths
shuIc sAtnC hoe w oc8A AoA 5hsy WIN sDSAAs
II they can be brought to sec the recti.
tude of his decision. Therefore the
officials are OF the opinion that there will
be no actual hostilities between the
forces arrayed against Gen. Otis and his
own, but that at the worst the former
will retire from the city without accept
ing or rejecting the American oveFtures
until they have heard from Aguinaldo.
Gen. Otis has taken steps to acquaint
Gen. Miller with the very latest instruo-
tions OF the President and a special mes
senger is now on his way from Manila
to Iloilo. Although officials profess the
strongest belief6that no serious trouble
will OCCUR they have taken the preoaution
to expedite the dispatch Of military re-
inforcements TO Gen. Otis's command In
for the goth regiment OF infantry at Fort
Leaven worth, to time its departure 90
as to be In San Francisco BY the 7th
inst In order TO embark on the military
transport being fitted out to sail for
Manila on that date, II possible. The
two other infantry regiments which are
under orders to proceed to the Philippines
by the Pacific route-the Sd and 23d-
will follow as soon as means of water
transportation can be secured. Three 9TH
or regiments are also ordered to proceed
to Manila by way OF the Mediterranean
and Suez canal. These are the 4th, f2tn
and l4th infantry. They viii make the
trip on the rev transports Mobile and
M ohawk and uLless present plans mis-
carry, they will embark at New York on
the nth inst. Major General Lawton,
the hero Of El Caney, who has been or
dered TO take command Of the military
forces in the Philippines under the direc-
tion of Major General Otis, as military
ter conference here respecting the ad
ministratiou of affairs in the Philippines.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
MEN RELEASED UNINJURED.

Carlinville, Ills. January The shaft
Of the Cariinville company caught fire
today by can Of lubricating oil being
heated on stove in the top Of the tipple.
A strong southwest wind famed the
flames to all Of the wooden part which
covered an acre of ground. The nre conf
pany was powerless, and as there was
no water In the mains, the burning
timbers and fire In the GOAL tumbled
down into the shaft. One hundred men
were enoased below The air.shaft en-
gine being seldom used, could not be
worked. A panic ensued below where the
rush Of air had extinguishsd the flames
Of the Tampa leaving the men In total
dark mess There were spread over o ra l.
us OF three miles. Suffocation wasl mar
took place on top among the women.
mothers, daughters and sWeothearts OF
tho sntombed men. The men wore final
" released from the misc unhsrmed. The
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
SA\TIAGOANS OBJECT
Don't Want Customs Receipts For
warded to Havana.
ORDER TO THAT EFFECT HAS
BEEN RECEIVED.

United states Authorities Apparently
Determined to Perpetuste One of
spn,n,. Mistakes-General Protest
WIN BE Made From Eastern CITY.
santiago de Cuba, January Am
order has been received from Havana
which If enforced, will mean In the
Judgment of the commercial classss here.
serious injury to the province. This is q
direction TO transmit the entire customs
receipts each week TO Havana. Compli'
ance with such instructions would In
volye the abandonment of many necessary
public improvements especially In the
matter OF roads and water works.
Since tte American occupation began
these funds have besn used for such pur-
poses and have been the principal means
of meeting the necessary expenditures. The
Heraldo says..that to carry out this order
would rob ten thousand Cubans Of m ly-
ment, the most OF whom would probably
take to the hills and become bandits
having no other recourse.
MIR. Robert I. Mason, British consul at
Santiago, says 1t was SPANS practice OF
monetary Capitalization which caused
most of her troubles In Cuba.
General Wood. U. s. military governor
of the department, on being asked to ex-
press an opinion, respecting the order, de-
olined to be interviewed, hut 1t is reported
that without Offering any criticism OF
the policy which dictates the order he has
shown his annoyance at the possibility OF
a stop being put to the good work being
done in the province. The local taxation
fund Is barely sufficient to meet the ex-
pensss of the city. There Is nothing over
for Importance Improvements and tho
oustoms7receipts are considered by coDpe-
tent Judges to be absolutely necessary for
the succssful management Of she province.
Popular excite ent over the order Is
growing among all classes.
The Cham ber of Commerce, the Sons Of
Veterans, the Supreme court and the San
Carlos club have called meetings to take
action and each organization will cable
to Washington an earnest protest against
what is described as the Suicidal policy
OF csntralizing money at Havana"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
INDIANA REGIMENT NOT AR.
RESTED,

Havana, January Att developed today
that the company of the Indiana regiment
which waved Cuban flags during the
parade yesterday was not arrested as
ca pled last night. Investigation ehowed
that The flags were Distributed to them BY
Cubans in the crowd and that the act OF
waving them was thoughtless and not
pre-arranged
Three blue jackets from the Texas, at
about half past twelve yesterday rowed TO
the wreck OF the Maine anu hoisled
large American flag TO the peak Of the
wreck The flag was saluted by the ship
ping IN the narbor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
IMPROVEMENT CONTINUES
Now Believed To he a Chance For Mr.
Dingiey.

Washington, January 2-The slight
in the condition Of Hon.
Nelson Dingley Of Maine. noted this
morning, continued through the day and
tonight his family are hopeful that the
change for the better is permanent
The fever has been slightly reduced and
the pulse Is little stronger. One Of
the attending physicians said tonight
he believed the patient now had chance
to recover. His condition, however, re-
mains critical.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03

ton being prostrsted with grip and un-
able to attend.
The government is taking = great in
terest In the sanitation Of ths Vera Cruz,
which has again been afflicted with
yellow fever this last year.
The contracting firm Of Wellman, Pear
son and Son has been instructed to draw
plans for sewer and water works. The
same firm under government oroers Ia
making plans for the sanitation OF
Merida, the capital Of Yucstan, for the
purpose Of banishing yellow fever. 1t is
the Intention Of the government to spend
most improved American methods In or
der TO stamp out fever on the coast of this
country.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
RUSSIA NEEDS NO MON Ely.

St Petersburg. January Am i'm
perial decree just issued directs the pay
ment of rs. 900, 100 roubles out of the FREQ
cash reserves in the imperial treasury for
the redemption of large portion OF the
state debt to fhe imperial bank
The issuance of the ukase is regarded
as disproving the reports spread abroad OF
Russia's embarrassment and OF her efforts
to contract loan. 1t is declared on trust
worthy authority that the question OF a
loan In no way engages the governments S
attention and that the suggestions to the
contrary emanate from representatives OF
the financial world who increasingly ad-
dress loan proposals to Russia.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
ENGLAND WANTS A SLICE.

Madrid, January a.-Ohicial circles
here are warmly discussing the attitude
Of Great Britain, owing to htr pressing
demands that Spain sell her coaling
station in the Bsleario islands and 9TH
er strategical points SO as to render Glib
raltar upassailable. The negotiations
on the subject have been in allegiance
owing to Premier Sagasta's illness. but
IL is believed that spain, influenced by
France and Russia will resist the demands
of Great Britain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
BELATED STEAMERS ARRIVE.

Boston, Janusry 2.-Several belated
steamers reached port today, among them
being the English King from Antwerp,
Sarmatian from Glasgow, Bay State from
Liverpool, and the Etolis from Avon
mouth. 1hs captains all report violent
weather at sea, especially after passing
Sable Island. Steamer Essex from Balti-
more and Norfolk, and Il. II. W .itney
from New York, which were due last
night, did not arrive till late ton light,
having been obliged 10 anchor at Vine-
yard Sound owing to the severity Of the
storm. The steamer Indian from Phila-
delphin came up ths harbor looking like
An Ice berg.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03

evening on n ride. As they approached
the crossing Of the New York, Ontario
and Western railroad, near Lstham's Cor
ners, they were singing, and the driver
did not hear the approach Of train. The
engineer did not sec them until too late
to stop before striking the wagon. The
wagon was demolished and Its occupants
were thrown into the fields. Miss susan
Thomas, aged 10 years. and Calvin Cham
berlain, aged ~ years, were fatally In
jured. The other members Of the party
were all more or less injured, though all
are expected to recover.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
PORTUGUESE CONGRESS OPENED.

Lisbon, January a.-King Charles
opened the Cortes Geraes, or two legisla-
tive chambers, the house Of peers and the
chamber of deputies today. IL the course
Of his speech from the throne the King
said that during the war between the
United States and spain, two friendly
nations, Portngual proclaimed. AMI as
Was her duty, maintained strict and
absolute neutrality. His Majesty slsc
said he greatly sympathized with the
Cars disarmament proposals and made
a reference to the colonies which appar-
emily disposes Of the rumors Of the sale
of Delagoa bay. He said: 1T is not
sufficient to preserve our colonial do.
mains in the complete integrity as the
sacred heritage Of the nation. but they
must be developed as the solid basis Of
our economic regeneration.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03

While it Is not necessarily dangerous
OF itself, the tendency is to pneumonia
and all should see to 1t that its fangs are
not fastened upon them.
The circulation needs to be quickened,
the system toned up SO as to enable ma
ture to assert herself and throw it of or
better still to prevent it altogether.
Browns Instant Relief has been found
to be a specific for ia grippe" and ii
taken in little cold water upon rising
in the morning and retiring at light will
prevent your having ia grippe"
dec27dlm1stp
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
RESIGNED OFFICERS WILL BE
RE-ELECTED.

Boston, January a-The Herald tomor-
row will ssy,
"In the reorganization Of the 9th
regiment, n. v. NJ, Major Darlington
will get all the votes for colonel; that
Capt. Giohn Of Wakefield win secure Q
large majority for the lieutenant colonel
cy and Lieut.. Col Ames will be dropped.
during the Porto Rico campaign will
get all the votes he needs fo- one Of the
majorities. There are other things that
may come TO the surface after the COM
,nand is mustered out that may make
interesting reading."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
CUBAN INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE.

Boston, January 2.-The New England
Office of tho Cuban Industrial relief fund
was opened in the Congregational house
today. Word was received that the
woman's endorsement of the movement
had been signed by Mrs. William S,m p
son, the wife of the Admiral She says
that Just having returned from Cuba she
knows only too well how much this work
is needed. The business mems endorsement
has been signed by Major General William
X. Shafter who says that he cordially
endorses the plan Of self help.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
FATALACCIp NTs ATBALL RIVER

Fall River, MAS, January 1.-Two
fatal accidents occurred in this city to-
day. Joseph Edward Rochon. a reporter
of L'Independent, was asphyxiAted in his
room on Bank street, while Frank Lezot-
ty was killed while at work In the car
house Of the street railway company.
Rochon came from Montreal about
two months ago and rented room at the
Glafiin house A number OF letters
showed that he WAS q married man and
that his wife and children are living
at Musksegon, Mich. He was 30 years of
age.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
CAMPAIGNlAGAINST FEVER.

City of Mexico, January 2.-Presldsnt
Diaz today received various Official
deputations who called to offer the oon-
gratulations of the season. Str Henry
Deer ing, the British minister as Dean of
the diplomatic corps made a brief address
on behalf of his colleagues. The United
States was represented by two secretaries
and military sttaohe, am bassador Clay =
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
A PRESENT FOR MARUHAND.

London, January 3.-The Cairo corrs-
spondent of the Times says: Before Major
Marchand left Fsshoda on withdrawing
with his expedition, the 7th Souda sse
battalion OF Gen Kitchner' forces, pre-
sented him with the banner Of The
Dsrvish Emir Said Dsgehin against
whom Major MarchAnd fought before
General kitchener's expedition arrived.
The French officer was touched and deep
" gratified by the presentation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
GEN. RIOS AT MANILA.

Madrid, January 2.-Gen. Rios, the
Spanish commander, cables that he has
arrived at Manila on board the Leon
XIII after having completely evacuated
the Visayas and the northern part of the
Island of Minadano, and aftsr blowing up
IA forts and the fleet OF gunboats on lake
Lano. He adds that 1900 Spanish troops
are concentrated at Zsmboanga under
the command of Gen. Montero.
The Spanish general also says that be-
fore quitting the trenches he warned the
insurgents In the vicinity Of IIoilo that
II they fired Single shot he would raze
the town.
The Spanish transport Montnserrat
sails from Spain on January II, and the
Icons Kill, with Gen. Rios on board
sails for Spain on January L.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
FUNERAL OF SENATOR MORRILL,.

Montpelier. January 2.-Ihe body of
the late United states senator Justin
Smith Morrill, arrived here early this
morning from Washington. On the train
which brought the body to Montpelier
was also the body of the Senator's wife.
who died at the capital several months
ago.
In the funeral party were the delega-
tions of Representatives in Congress and
Senators appointed 60 attend the obsequies
here and a number of personal friends OF
the late Senator. Emblems OF mourning
were every where visible in Montpelier to-
day. Flags draped In crepe tloated at half
mast and other emblems were displayed
throughout the city. The funeral services
were held in X representatives. hall this
afternoon and were largely attended.
President H. NJ. Buoknam of the Univer-
sity Of Vermont delivered the eulogy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
GAS EXPLOSION AT DENvER'S
CAPITOL

Denver, Colo, January a-Miss Nettie
Zigler, clerk to the state board OF agri-
culture, was probably fatally burned to-
day BY an explosion OF gas at the Capi..
toi. Mrs, Martha A. Shuts, secretary of
the board, was alao severely burned. The
two women ran screaming from the
building with their clothes and hair ahre.
II. 8 Crawford. who was passing. sx-
tinguished the flames and In so doing
sustained severe burns. Gas had been
escaping In vault and the explosion
was osused by striking q match. The
Capitol was not much damaged.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
MAY BE A TIE.

Cincinnati, Ohio, January "A Charles
ton, W Va, special to the Times Star
says: The Supreme Court has refused to
grant the writ Of mandamus asked for by
Dent, Democrat, TO compel the issuance
Of q certificate to him as representative
from Taylor county. II he 10 denied .
seat in the house of delegates there will
be Q tie in that body.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-03
DEWEY HOPES 10 BE HERE.

Toledo. o., January 2.-City Clerk Lem
p. Harris, is today in receipt Of y letter
from Admiral Dewey who was invit to
be the guest Of honor to open the Ohio
Centennial, May ], 1908. The admiral
Expresses his thanks for the honor and
says that while 1t is impossible for him
at present to make any definite arrange
ments 1t would give him much pleasure
should circumstance at that time render
1t possible to accept the invitation.