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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-14
instead of improved during Spanish oc-

instead of improved during Spanish oc-
cupation.
The first contract for the extensive
improvements to be made by the navy
department in this little out-of-the-
way island has been given to New
York concern, and amounts to $780,
600, the first of which will be expend-
ed in erecting suitable quarters for the
workmen and marines that have to be
sent there from this country.
The most extensive improvement that
will be made will be an iron pier ex-
tending for mile or more into the
harbor, and beside which will anchor
not only the American men-of-war, but
the ships of all nations, for Guam
promises to arise from the condition of
lethargy in which it has been for CEN
turies, and become prominent in the
worlds commerce.
Guam has had an interesting though
rather uneventful history since its dis
covery by the great navigator Magellan
in 1911. 4 few years later the little
island became place of some impor-
tance in the Pacific, for. the Spaniards
made it stopping place for their yes
sells sailing between Mexican and Phil
ippne ports. sBnder early Spanish rule
the native Inhabitants, a quiet race of
Pacific islanders, soon disappeared and
their place was taken by Malay ifnmi-
grants brought from the Philippines,
The little group Of islands BE to TIE
northeast of the Philippines, distant
from them about 1,2OOmiles, and will be
in the track of vessels plying between
american and Phiippiasports.
When by the peace protocol and the
treaty of Paris the United States took
Guam from Spain, she secured about
all that was of value in the entire group,
for Guam contains almost all OF the
population of the islands, the only har-
Dor worthy of the name, and is the
only island that has any intercourse
with the outside world. But the pop
ulation of Guam is exceedingly small,
and does not consist of more than 700
people of all classes. At the time Of
its capture by Capt. Glass there was
but one American resident on the
island, and he instantly became man
of influence. The foreign population,
as it exists to-day, is principally of
human driftwood that has gathered
there from all quarters of the globe.
OF commerce Guam has practically
none at the present time. There are
no manufactures, and agriculture Is al
most unknown, although all kinds of
tropical fruits abound and furnish the
natives most Of the necessities of life.
There is a small amount of the cheaper
grades of cotton cloth imported each
year, as well as some cheap pottery.
These have taken the place of the cloths
and pottery formerly manufactured by
the natives. At one time, when Spain
first took possession OF the islands. the
natives had well built homes, and neat
villages, but these have disappeared
under Spanish rule, and in their place
have come the crudest Of huts. What
was at one time an industrious people
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-14
NIX LUNCHES WITH OPERA.
Sudden Development OF Fad Mt New
York City That Has Evidently
Come TO Stay.

At the Metropolitan opera house,
New York city, the other night there
was sudden development of fad
that is come to stay-the mixture OF
supper and grand opera, Wagner and
cheese sandwiches, "Die Gotterdam-
merung" and cold turkey. Mrs. w,
Bayard Cutting was the fashionable
woman who dared to make the innova-
tion openly.
Heretofore during the intermissions
of .surfeit of melody there has been
a quiet nibbling of bonbons in boxes,
or adignfied but hungry rush outside,
where soda, confections or light sand
wiches may be had. Everybody felt
hungry, but all feared to break the ice.
Mrs. Cutting beheld with dismay the
"ad" that said die Gotteruammer-
rung" was to begin at "G:45 and last
until it was over" Starvation stared
her in the face unless something was
done. She did it.
She sent hamper packed with good
things TO the directors room, and dur
ing intermission entertained a couple
of box parties in full dress with sub
stantial lunch. This emboldened Mail
lard. who has been serving confections
for two seasons there. For the first
time he served coffee and sandwiches to
hundreds of the hungry in the lobby.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-14
GAINESVILLE g. OHIO RIVER
TIME GARD IN EFFECT nrc -, ,oo-

An lralns Daily except Sunday.
Nos. 70 anu a make close cnnno,,,o,
t.ai' nahesviiIe with the B. d .. and Pan Han Al
Tains Ior Coiumbus, Chicago and the Wert
=. HOPE SUfOR, Receiver. " o"''
Z. q. HARRISON, (IenersI Ipsaso,u
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-14
A BIG MORTAR.
II Is for Coast Defense, and Was
Cast by Firm in CO.
Iumbus, o.

A $1,000 pound gun iron of the kind
known. as "racers" was cast at the
Rarig plant in Columbus, o., the other
day for use in coast defense work by
the government. 1t is the largest
piece ever cast in Columbus, and the
operation required 80 minutes to com
plete, AS soon as the minor parts of
the mortar are completed the Rarig
company will assemble the gun and
give a preliminary test, to which the
members of the board of trade and
prominent business men of the city
have been invited. 1t is expected that
II special train will be run to the Rarig
plant and the occasion made gala
one.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-14
has fallen to the very lowest point of

has fallen to the very lowest point of
physical and mental decay.
The possibilities of the little. island
are many. Chief among them is its
ndaptability TO the production of cof-
fee. Experts who have visited it say
that 1t has the climate and the soil TO
produce coffee the equal or superior of
that secured from either Hawaii or the
Central American republics. The fish
cries also promise well, and trade with
the whaling vessels from the north in
fresh meats, fruits and other provisions
was once and might be again an impor
tant factor in it's commerce.
But will not take progressive Amer
lea long to make the most of these OPP
portunities. a part of the vast amount
of capital that is seeking place for
profitable Investment in our new ter
ritory will find an opening in Guam,
and in few years it will again take
n prominent place among the islands
of the Pacific.
The amusing story of the capture of
Guam has been told before, but is so
interesting that it will bear repetition
in this connection.
Capt. Glass, in command of the
cruiser Charleston, sailed from Homo
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-14
statiatica on Children.

As a result of careful investigation
of $4,000 cases DR.. Jarosle presented to
the director OF the Hungarian bureau
OF statistics the following conclusions;
The offspring OF parents between the
ages of 20 and 25 are likely 10 be weak
and delicate, but between rs and IS will
probably be strong and thrive. The
mother bears most robust children be-
tween her 25th and 35th year. When
the mother is ten years younger than
the father the proportion OF healthy
children is greatest, the chances being
ten per cent, more favorable than when
the parents are about the same Age.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-14
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SOUTH BOUND.

,orftt trains run daily except Sunday. Close oop-
leetione Tor al points north and West. =. -
a, or tarther informationcall on or address {,
alta r1SSk' a Iiohe' Agent, Union Depot, Mar.
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DO you EAT BREAD

JACOB Pfaft's Is unexoeiIeo, as are
also his Cakes and Ioes. Finest
Neapolltan Ice Cream that can be
made Particular and personal at,
tentlon given to serving parties
receptions Weddings or public dim
neTs' JACOB PFAFF,
Putin ST.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-14

occurred, and then Capt. Glass went
ashore and spread to the breeze the
stars and stripes from the staff that had
carried the Spanish colors for more
than three centuries.
The number of prisoners was "a Span
ish regulars, one company of native
troops, 1Os Mauser and Remington
rifles and $4,000 rounds OF ammunition
for them. Truly the governor gem
erals complaint that he had not suf-
ficient means Of making any resistance
TO the American force was we'll founded.
tag. DANIEL CLEVERTON,
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TIME TABLE.

TIME TABLE
Trains Arrive at and Depart from Uniot
Station.
ARRIVE. WESTWARD. DEPART
" 0s a m-Athens, Chillicothe. Gin s5nm
cfnnau, Louisville, st.
Louis and all points
West, South and S-west
Flz lO p m-Belpre, Athens, Chilli 8 90 a NJ
cothe, Cincinnati and
way stations
o5 p m--Beipre Athens, Chilli. 20 20 ~
eothe, Cincinnati and
Louisville, St. Louis
and all points west and
south. "a
IL 10 p m-Belpre, kersbure. / 30 n n,
Cnilcothe, Cincinnati
and way stations.
Sfi1Pre, eippas, chhiliicothe, Gin. II 20 p m
Louis. Chicago md nii
points west, south and
southwest
20 20 m-Parkersburg and Belrre Ioca
0 40 m-Iselpre-Local
EASTWARD.
7OB m Belpre, ParRersburp Ga. / koo =.
lem, CORVALLIS, Ciarlis. ~
Durg Grafton, and ali
way stations
oS p M Belpre, Park'sbR IA. % On . =,
iem Harrisburg, Graf
ton, Washington, Balti-
more and way stations
'lS Jo p -Parkersburg, Washing . A ss -
ton, baltimore, Phila- III
delphia and New York.
~ m-Parkersburg, Washing. Ell ko :, -,
ton, Baltimore, Pbila- !"
delphia, New York, gos.
ton and all points east.
10. ~ eDaily. tExcept Sunday.
rrpi,pd rIr through tickets to ali. points IN tho
taiIed nfor,,, fSs1s' Sanada and Mexico with de
saf accommodations etc. please ea IieePing op
+ ~ ~ Pno' PhATnE' Ticket Agent, Marietta. o.
n n T. ,,phocWN, Passenger Agt., Marietta n
Cincinnati, o. "'Senser agent,
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Nben the NvorId wiz Epd.

Sir Robert Ball says the wcrld will
come to an end when. the waters of the
sea break through d thin spot, which
must exist somewhere. and come in con-
tact. with the raging, fires within the
globe. This seems rational enough when
one recalls the explosion they had over
In the Indian ocean some years ago,
which sent tidal wave around the
globe and absolutely engulfed an is
land or two.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-02-14

lulu under sealed orders. With him
were two troopships filled with reen-
forcements for Gen. Otis at Manila
When he read his orders after putting
to sea he found that he was to stop
at the Ladrones and capture Agana.
Sailing into the harbor some days later
he began q vigorous bombardment of
the place and the few Spanish fortifica-
tions. AS the thirteenth shell from
three-pounder was fired Spanish lieu
tenant left the shore in launch and
started for the cruiser. Capt. Glass
ordered the firing to cease, and was
much surprised when the lieutenant
came aboard, and after presenting the
compliments of the governor general,
informed the American officer that his
salute would be returned just as soon
as sufficient powder could be borrowed
with which to do the firing. The Span
lard was equally surprised when he was
Informed that state of war existed
between thesUnited States and Spain,
and the Surrender of the Islands was
demanded. ytS
Tt was not until the neNt morning,
June 81, that the official Surrender of
Agana and the whole Ladrone group
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Arrival and Departure OF Trains.

(Standard Time)
B. & o. S. w. r. r,
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t;55 m, 1920 p m; ll:50 p m; l:L5 a IN
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Major H. A. Shorey of Bridston, for
MANY wears secretary of the Maine 18th
Rerimental Association. and who keeps
in close touch with the survivors OF that
regiment, has received tidings OF the
death. at Minneapolis. Mimi, of capt.
t'haries H. smith, at the age of 70 years.
Ea"t smith was the original comma nder
of Go. r. of that regiment, entering the
,ar,-;ce from Uoultom, Me. He had long
hon,, engaged in the hardware business
IN M;nncnnolis his sons of late being the
1.-Two members of the firm. Capt. Smith
Inft Tho 18TH in the summer of 1864. His
,,,nccssor as commander of the company
ms cant James Walker, who has just
flushed him second term as mayor OF
Gardiner.
l.. c. burlington Of Bath. has re-
ceived the appointment OF railway mail
cIerk on the Bangor and Bucksport
RIM which was made vacat by the re-
tirement a couple of months ago of
clerk Simpson. who has entered the
Rowdoin Medical school. Clerk Pur-
rington has been on the run for some
time as a substitute so that he is al
raadv familiar with his duties. AS will
no remembered, the Bucksport run was
ofrered to Fred S. Woodbury., one of the
hest known railway clerks in New
England. who was injured in the Maine
Central accident at ,Veazie several
vears ago. Mr.. Woodbury. declined the
over on account of poor health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15
A CLEAN SWEEP
Being Made by American
Troops in Philippines.
Gen. Wheaton's Line Advances Be-
yond Pasig. to Lagunade Bay.
Filipinos' Loss Heavy Enemy in Force At
Peieros and Tssuis.

Manila. March 14.-(NoOm.-At
o'clock this morning. hearing the in
surgents' bugles sounding. Scotts Bat
terry dropped three schrapnel shells into
the woods on the left of the Pasig
church. No reply was made and at 7.45
the ed Regulars advanced until they
encountered number of volleys. This
fire was returned with interest.
The line. then wheeled towards Pat
eros in the following order: The Ore
gon Voluteers. the Goth Regulars. the
Washington Volunteers, cavalry de-
tachment. the 22d Regulars and reserve
artillery. The troops followed the
roads while the gunboats Cest and
Laguna assisted in suppressing the fire
on the left flank. Three rebel canoes
were captured on the river
The rebel sharpshooters at Caloocan
continue active but no casualties are
reported.
Brig. Gen. Wheaton's column ad-
vanccd. today, beyond Pasig to the
shore of Lagunade Bay. sweeping
everything before them. The enemy
made running fight and suffered Sc
we're loss. The rebels avenue of COM
munication north and south is now
closed, the American Gordon stretch
ing over a mile from the river to the
ros and Taguig.
Two of yesterdays wounded. Private
Stewart Of Company b, 10th Regiment,
and Private Munson of Company X, I'D
Regiment, are dead. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15
A CASE TO INVESTIGATE.
Coroner Asking Why Mrs. King Died in Cold
Room With Open Windows.

Perry is Investigating the circum-
stances connected with the death of
Mrs. Emma +. King of Chelesa, Mass.
The cause of death was pneumonia,
and small the wonder, considering that
she had been stopping in cold room
with open windows.
There does not appear to be anything
criminal about her death, but the cir
to work for the people in whose house
she died and the reasons of her lying
i'll in such room. are regarded as be-
ing matters for investigation.
The remains were taken to Rich's
undertaking rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15
NOT WLLAMiL's REMAINS.
officer Of the Gloucester Says They Arc Those
Of Spanish Sailor.

Washington, March 1.-THE secre
tary of the navy. today. received the
following telegram: Portland. Ore,
March IA. Remains found in chair
about miles west of Santiago as re-
ported in today's papers. not those of
Villamil, but of Spanish seaman. Re-
port follows by mail. Signed
PROCTOR, Assistant Engineer"
The officer from whom the above
message was received was an engineer
on board the Gloucester. that destroyed
the Inflated Pluton. on board of which
Admiral Villamil started from Santi-
ago. He was in charge of the landing
party which went to the aid of the
Spanish sailors who managed to reach
the shore from the sinking vessel and
were being fired upon by the Cubans.
While bringing this particular sea-
man down to the shore to take him
aboard the Gloucester the seaman died
and his remains were allowed to sit in
the chair in which the body had been
conveyed. Departmental officials be-
lieve that Villamil's body lies at the
bottom Of the sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15
PARKS MAY CONFESS.
Alleged Murderer Of Mrs.
Tar|ton Of kittery,
Loses His Bravado and Alfred Jail Of
ficiaIs Expect Confession.
II Parks Talks Several Mysteries Are Ex.
pected to Be Explained.

Alfred, Me-, March 4.-(SpeciaD.-
The officers at the county Jail where
Frank Parks, who is alleged to have
murdered Mrs. Mary f. TarltOn of Kit
terry, in most brutal manner, some
time ago, is confined. are confident that
the man soon will make a clean breast
of the whole affair.
They say he is steadily weakening
and has lost all the bravadO and that
defiant air which was SO much in evil
dence when first he was taken into
custody.
Parks now seems to appreciate the
position in which he has been placed
and the officers believe from utterances
he has made recently. that within a
very short time he will clear up. not
only the matter in connection with the
Tarlton murder. but will also thrown
light on several other crimes which
now are mysteries.
The police in this section OF the
State are greatly interested in the case
and it's probable outcome. They are
sure that once Parks begins to talk he
will tell all he knows about the several
cases in which he may have been i'm
plicated and in this manner many
which have thus far failed all efforts
of the guardians of the law will be
cleared up.
In speaking of the possibility of his
son making confession the elder
Parks has said IF Frank tells what he
knows about some people they will &c
behind the bars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15
OVER s,,oo0,o0o IN CLAIMS
Growing Out Of the Loss Of the Steamer Port.
land, Last November.

Portland. Me-. March IA meeting of
lawyers interested in the suits against
the Portland Steamship Co., growing gu.
Of the loss. of the steamer Portland. was
held. last evening, ut the office of Foster
& Hersey. The amount of claims repre-
scented exceeded $1,0O00OO. 49,
1t was decided not to enter suits in the
State courts, the motions issued by Judge
Webb having removed the proceedings
from the State to the United States court.
II was then decided to prove claims be-
fore, United States Commissioner Bradley
for the purpose of saving legal rights.
The question of making a fight against
the petition Of the company for a limita-
ton of liability was left open. \ test case
may be made, or the proceedings against
the company may be allowed to drop out
Of sight. Judge Foster declined. this
morning. to say that he should go further
than to prove the claim of his clients
1t is feared that even Il victory against
the company would amount to nothing
beyond forcing the company into insol-
vency and in that case the present steam
crs would not bring enough to pay the
bonded debt of the company. while the
business would be continued by new
company made up of the present stock
holders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15
snll We ADVANCE.
The Enemy Driven Into Paieros -Pssis Burned
BY the Natives.

Manila. March 15.-S A. M.--Latc yes
tertlay, Gen. Weaton's column encount-
cred the enemy in such force between
Patcrps and Taguig as to ilecessitate a
change in the original plans.
The cavalry attacked a rebel strong
hold in the jungle, driving the enemy
into Patcros. The Americans had one
man killed and three wounded.
SCOTS Battery shelled the town and
woods effectively.
Later the enemy crossed the river
from Pasig.i Two companies of the I'd
Oregon Infantry cleared the right bank
after a sharp engagement and then re-
tired with three wounded In the
meantime. the Washington Volunteers
closed in. driving small bodies OF the
rebels back upon Pateros. One man
was killed.
During the night the enemy burned
the town Of Pasig.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15
FoGG CoNFESsEs
That He Lied, Promised Half
of the Reward.
Another Sensation in the Sarah Ware,
Bucksport, Murder Case. !
Coroner investigating Death Of Mrs. Emma r
King Of Portland.

Bangor, Me-. March l4.-News was
received here. tonight, of the arrest of
Joseph Fogg, Jr.. of Bucksport. charg-
ed with perjuring himself in the hear
ing at Bucksport last week. which re-
jury of w. r. Treworgy. as the alleged
murderer of Sarah Ware. Fogg. it is
said, confessed. this afternoon. that he
lied. and was promised half of the re-
ward for telling the story.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15
eAMx VAULT oemol,sMep.
Robbers al Statewide. r. L., F.ish:esed Awsy
without Their 0osty.

was received here, at noon. today, that
the Smithfield National Bank in the
village of Slatersville. about seven
miles from this city. was entered by
burglars, early this morning. The men
charged the vault with dynamite and
blew off the outer doors, but were
frightened away by the ringing Of the
burglar alarm. They did not succeed
in finding any valuables. The police
in this section and southern Massa-
chusetts have been notified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. March 1.-THE Western
storm has moved from Colorado to the
Missouri valley with increased inten-
sity and will evidently continue cast
northeastward.
The heavy rains in Alabama Will
cause a rapid rise in the rivers of that
district which will continue for several
days.
Rain or snow is indicated generally
from the Mississippi valley eastward.
Increasing westerly winds will pravail
on the Atlantic coast.