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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14
FEELING OF CONFIDENCE
Inspired by Presence of American Sail
ors in Havana.

Havana, Sept. 13-One hundred and
twenty sailors from the United States
protected cruiser Denver camped for IL
time tonight in front of old. La Fuer :
za castle facing the Plaza De Arnlas
the little park i'll front of the Pres
ilential palace, which is the seat Of
the Cuban government.
The American nag was planted just
inside the low stone coping separating
the castle grounds from O'Riclly
street. which thoroughfare passes be-
tween the camp and the Plaza De
Armas. The American sailors We're
armed with regulation rifles with the
exception of a few Who carried revolt
vorS or carbineS.
The Denver, which originally anchor
ed further up the bay, dropped down
this evening to a position abreast the
foot of O'Rielly street, and i'll front 81
the office of the captain of the port. 50
as to be conveniently near the detach-
ment sent ashore and close at hand
in case Of need.
The whole business was done SO qui
city ana quickly that it caused the
greatest surprise. The reason for the
Sudden landing of the American sail
Or5 WAS Il conferences between President
Palma, Charge De Affairs Sleeper and
commander colwell this afternoon.
On the occasion of the latter's formal
call upon President Palma, Mr.. Sleep
or asked the President the direct queS-
lion whether he considered that the
government was able to protect all
American interests in Havana unaid-
III. The President replied that he hop
ed the government would be- able to
40 50. but himself suggested that ii
might he advisable as Il measure of
1rpc1utinn III the interests of Ameri-
cans as wei as for maintenance of or
DER in general to land marines at some
convenient point, suggesting the Plaza
lie Armas as the place. Mr.. Sleeper
and Commander Colwell after brief
conference decided that the landing
should be made this evening, ana at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14
SUBJECT OF CONFERENCE.
President and Secretaries Bacon ard
Bonaparte to Discuss Situation.

Oyster Bay, N. ", Sept. 13.-The
ject of Il conference here tomorrow be-
tween President Roosevelt, Acting Sec
rotary Of State Bacon and Secretary of
the Navy Bonaparte. The two latter CT
ing.
1t was stated tonight that there We're
no fresh developments here in the Gu
ban situation, but that the presence
here tomorrow of the acting head OF the
state department and the head of the
navy department would be taken adj
vantage of by the President to go over
the situation in the island republic.
United States to pursue a most conserv-
ative course with respect to Cuba. The
action already taken in stationing
American warships in Cuban waters
is said to be no more than an ordinary
preCautiOn to protect American inter-
ests and no more than would be done
We're the revolution in any other coun-
try where American interests might
be jeorardized.
The administration seemingly consid-
ers that in ordering warships to Cuba
it has taken no step whatever to re-
store or to preserve the peace of the is
land under the terms of the Platt
amendment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14
PORTO RIcAN COMMERCE.
a Tremendous Increase Under the Rule
OF the United States,

Washington. Sept 13.-In a state-
ment given out by the department Of
commerce and labor. concerning the
growth in Porto Rican commerce, It Is
stated:
The value Of merchandise sent from
the United States to Porto Rico dur
ing me i've Years prior to 1898. averag-
ed about 100000 per annum, and in
1906 was s19.O0O.0OO. or practically nine
times as great. The merchandise sent
from Porto Rico to the United States
IN the five years prior to 1898 averaged
about $2.5OO,00O per annum. and in 1905
was slo,oOO.oOO or about eight times "a
great
IN" total value of the merchandise
sent out OF the island in the fiscal wear
or 1906 was S23.25oO00 against s1s.-
'ao.eoo III the preceding year, while tha
nisheSt figures in any year under
spanish rule was $12.5OO. 900, PRACTICAL
~ ohe-half of the figures Of the fiscal
year of 1906
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14
A LEGATION GUARD
Is All That Was Intended by Landing
Of the Denver's Marines.

Washington, Sept. l3.-It was official
~ announced here late tonight that the
sailors who We're landed ut Havana
from the American cruiser Denver have
been ordered to Immediately return to
their vessel. save for Il small guard
hch will be left at the legation. This
action followed the receipt Of an Off
cial report by Acting Secretary of State
BACON from Mir. Sleeper. the American
charge ut Havana, regarding the land
ing Of the men.
The report WAS not made public. but ii
was announced officially shortly after
ward that the sailors were landed from
the Denver solely and simply for the pro-
lection Of the lives ana property of Amer
lean citizens; that such action was in
pursuance of n discussion between Mr.
Sleeper, the charge. and the naval COM
mander with the belief that it was wise
precautiln looking to the protection of
the lives and property of Americans.
There was no intention, it is stated, to
do otherwise than to safeguard American
interests and the services of the sailors
were to be utilized only in the case of dis
orders within the city which threatened
such interests.
That the landing in anv way Contem-
plated the protection Of either the Cuban
government or the insurrectiCnary gov
eminent or Pres. Palma or any other per
sons than American citizens, was dis
claimed officially and it was pointed out
that this fact could not be emphasized
too strongly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14
OFFER OF SURRENDER
Made to Commander CoIwell by Gen.
Castillo Of the Rebels.

Havana. Sept. 13.-An extraordinary
incident in connection with the pres
encc Of an American force in Havana
trarspred late this evening when Com
mauder tolwcll was approached by an
accredited tmssary of Alfredo Iayas.
President of the Liberal party, and
Gen. I.oynaz Del Castillo commander
If the nsurgnnt forces in Havana
Truvincc. with 4 signed offer from each
Of the men named to surrender their
commands ana hand over their arms to
Commander CDlwell on the sole condi-
ton that the United States give
through him a guarantee Of a fair judi
cial trial. Commander ColWell, accom-
ranicd by Mr.. Sleeper. American charge
at Havana, Immediately carried the
proposition to President Palma. The
President was intensely pleased ana
asked Commander Colwell if he would
accent the surrender. Commander Col
well replied in the negative. but adj
yised the President to communicate
with the Washington government on
the subject which was done accord
ingly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14
Instruction is Daily Be.
coming Stronger.
Cienfuegos in State Of Alarm
Communication Stopped.
American Sailors Laad at Havana But Most
Of Them Are Ordered Back to Ship.

Havana. Sept. 13.-The rebellion
looms stronger today than ever. All the
smaller towns in Santa Clara province
appear to be absolutely III the control
of the insurgents. Cienfuegos is III Il
state of alarm. Railroad river and
steamboat communication has been
stopped. The rebels outside of Cienfue-
COS continue to receive reinf0rccmeiltS
Both Santa Clara and CicnfuegDS are
prepared to resist invasion. but the
number of rebels before these cities is
vastly superior 10 the governments
forces. Report that The force under
Guerra is marching toward Havana,
coupled with the increased cOncentra-
ton of rebels out side the city is caus-
ing uneaSinesS here. All the troops
which can possibly be spared from du-
ty in Havana province are being
brought into the city proper Felicano
Prieto, an alleged strike leader. has
been arrested. 1t is believed that the
Liberals Nanly tried to cause Il strike
in Havana. The steamer Maria Herrera
with arms ana ammunition aboard for
the government, arrived here from
New York. The governments supplies
OF arms and ammunition are fairly
lentifui, but there are few enlistments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14
IN THE SCHOOLS.
Attendance Is Much Greater Than Wa.
Expected.

The word from the school teachers
is bright and encouraging at the Maria
Clark school the influx of little ones
has been great and quite beyond ex-
pectations. The room assigned for the
Grades III and ". Miss Baker teacher,
has 20 pupils while there is a seating
capacity of AZ. The school board is
looking UP the best way to solve the
problem without employing additional
teaching force. but do not arrive at a
feasible plan. The annual appropria-
lions have of course been made and
ahe school allotment will not provide
Tor extras Of any sort owing to the
absence of a contingent fund. 1t has
oeen suggested that the teaching of
music be done away with, but n cloud
VI popular protest Immediately arises
"hen the idea is mentioned so that
holiiiilS OF this sort is likely to occur
ana the teaching of music will con-
tinue.
Inc city government hopes to settle
The matter soon.
mere Is an exceptionally large en-
"'h'g class at the High schoo! this
ar-about 30 young ladies' and gen.
.enen taking up the duties of the
freshman year.
whole number of students is
aoout 10 with indications that more
~, " come. Principal Conner is
,nen nsed with the school, likes Halo
N, ana readily enters into the work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14
y respected as a rising young business

ly respected as rising young business
man.
The bride has always lived in Win
throp and is very popular with large
circle of friends. Both bride and groom
are graduates OF the Winthrop High
school.
At AS the strains of the wedding
march, played by Mrs. Will Briggs, an
nounced the approach of the bridal
party. who were received under an
arch of evergreen by the officiating
clergyman. Rev. Mead Kelsey of Win
throp Center. The ceremony was deep
~ impressive. the single ring service
being used. The groom was attended by
his brother. Ralph y. Gordon. as best
man, and the bride was accompanied
by her sister. Miss Elsie Pike. as
bridesmaid. The bride wore white silk
with a beautiful necklace of pearls and
diamonds, the gift of the groom. and
carried bridal roses. the bridesmaid
wore white and carried sweet peas.
Following the reception Il wedding
lunch vas served, after whicl, the hap
~ couple left by automobile for parts
unknown. The bride shOWcrcd her
young friends with her roses and they
III turn &howrre1 her with the usual
cmbleni3 of good wishes and good luck.
Tho bride was the recipient Of long
list of beautiful and costly presents,
which will aid in making the pretty
bone recently purchased by the groom
in Kcadfield, where Mr.. and Mis-. Cor
don will lie at home to their friends
after Now /.
Among the Out-of-tOWn guests We're
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Graham Mr. and
Mrs. z. King and daughter, Mr.. and
Mls. William Rose ana daughters, X.
8. Cleves and Miss Clara Graham of
Eliza beth, n. j.; DR.. and Mrs. &. f..
Pike and Dr. Geo. A. Pike of Philadel-
pnia; Mr. and Mrs. Il. c. Babbitt Of
F'itcnburg. Mass: Miss Lena Foster of
Portland; Miss Laura Wood of Wood
fords: Mrs n. d. Gordon and Master
Harvey G.. Gordon, Robert Brann,
Misses Julia, Alma and Blanch Cor
don, Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Brainard.
Mrs c. f.. Stevens. Mrs. Packard Dud-
lev, Mrs. Geo. Adele, and Miss Francis
Adele of Y;eadfield; Edwin Henry of
HuImeville Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. Roland
Scribner of Augusta; Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Sherman of Mt Holly; Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifton Harrington Of Portland;
Lee Shaw of Belgrade and Mr.. and Mrs.
Nj. Dyke of Fayette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14
WILL Is CONTESTED.
relatives OF Louis CASTER to Disposi.
ton Of Property.

New York. Sept. 13.-The will or
LOUIS easier, a victim Of the railroad
wreck III Salisbury. Eng. was offered
I"r probate today. 1t is dated July 3.
1870. and leaves the bulk Of his prom
efty TO Agnes n. CASTER my beloved
Wife The mother of the deceased. To-
stpiline easier. the will stipulates. IA
10 receive $40 a month. The value Of the
estate is not given.
OBJECTIONS to the probate Of the will
were filed on behalf of Helent Hellman
and Adolph Cassier. sister and brother
OF the deceased, who state that the will
o1eJed was not the last will OF the de-
seased and that if it was, it was not
made voluntarily. They also allege that
the deceased was of unsound mind and
thht the woman to whom he left his
pr"-erty was not his lawful wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14

$50 the detachment, under command
of Executive officer Miller began COM
ing ashore, with arms ammunition and
camp paraphernalia and took up a DO
Sition commanding the approaches to
the palace. Two hours later the commits
sary outfit followed with supper for
the officers and men.
The general impression here seems
to be that it is the intention of the
United States not only to protect Amer
lean interests, but also the government
of President Palma. The presence in
the city of American sailors has lad
the effect of creating feeling Of conf
pafatiNe security against attack from
without or of an internal UPRISING
There has been 10 news received her;,
today from the western portion Of Pi-
mar Del Rio province on account of
the interruption Of lelegrarhic com
inunication. The province of MatanZas
is reported to be still free of insurgents
Santa Clara, the most disturbed of In >
provinces. reports more acceSsatipnS
to the Insurgents cause but there. has,
been no 1%EilnS.' Puerto Principe re-
ports that some small partie.; have
gone out to join the Insurgents In
Santiago province there is conSidcra BILE
anti government feeling, but there are
few actually in resurrection. Several
villages adjacent To Cienfuegos are Oc-
cupied by insurgents. but the city has
not YET heen mOleSted. Although there
has been some question Of its departure
the through train for Santiago left to
night as usual. The United Cuba rail
roads nave not been seriously injured.
The special session of Congress Will
convene tomorrow. The moderate eau
Gus today decided to back President
Palma's course in all respects.
One Of the great questions thai is
slowly bat definitely cropping out as
the result OF the insurrection is that If
race. the Moderates IN general con-
demning the insurgents as a mob Of
negroes led by Il white man of lower
cha racter than the negroes themselves.
The newspapers this evening COM
mented fuvorably upon the appearance
Of American WarshipS in Cuban wat.
ers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14
STRONG NAVAL FORCE
To Be Sent to Cuba to Be Ready for
Any Emergency.

Washington. Sept. BIN conformity
with the plans put in action several
days ago the navy department is qui-
city preparing other vessels to join
these already ordered to cuba.
Common prudence has obliged the
military and naval general staff and
board to provide against any eventual
ity. So while the navy IS preparing
its ships. the army is being carefully
studied hy the responsible ranking Of
ficcrs with the view to quick. sharp
and effective action in case its services
are needed. So far as can b" learned!
there have been no troops movements
in this connection.
The only portions made public of
dispatches received at the state depart
ment today from Mr. Sleeper. charge
at Havana. say that there mas been
fighting in Pima Del Rio and the vicin-
ity of Cienfuegos. They tell of may he
reopened tomorrow. Mr. Sleeper says
that the government is doing every
thing in its power to suppress the in
Surrection. The railroads. it was stat
ed. have issued notices warning pas
sengers to defer their travels as there
is danger of insurgents dynamitine
trains. Practically all of the dis
patches made public were in contirma :
ton of press dispatches.
Mr. Sleepers clblegam reported the
landing of the sailors and explained that
there was purpose of protection Of any
body or anything except American lives
and property. The announcement that the
sailors had been ordered back to the ship.
except for small detachment. followed
from the White House very soon after
the receipt of Mr. Sleeper's official re-
port. That the landing was n complete
surprise to the government here was evil
dent That the landing was not made ur-
der instructions from Washington also
was made plain. because of the reasons
that Acting Commander Colwell set forth
in his dispatch.
1t was distinctly stated today that the
quiet preparations of other vessels look
ing to possible despatch to Cuba do not
contemplate intervention: that there
would he no landing parties except in the
event of rioting. when international law
demands restraining action by any ncu-
trail shin present in port. but 1t is realized
by this government that by some unex-
pected act Of either of the confendine
forces the American government might be
obliged to carry out the provisions of the
Platt amendment.
Acting Secretary Bonaparte was at the
White House sometime tonight and left
on the 1890 o'clock imdnighU train en-
route to Oyster Bay
After reading an Associated Press dis
patch from Washington in which Secre-
tary Bonaparte was quoted as SAYING that
there would be no landing of United
States forces in Cuba except in the event
of extreme and unrestrained riodns, COM
mander Colwell said to The Associated
Press:
81 have landed a force after consulting
with the best advised as to the sltua-
ton, and especially on the request OF
President Palma himself. who Informed
Mr.. Sleeper and myself that he graveiy
doubted the ability of the government to
protect American property and persons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14
Brown -Wiqasn.

A pretty home wedding occurred at
O'Clock Wednesday evening ii
the home of the brides Sis
ter, Mrs. w. L. Tiffany, when Miss
Jennie NJ. Wiggin of this town was
married to Wallace c. Brown of Mon
son. the marriage being solemniZed by
Rev. q. II. Tracy, pastor of the Free
BAPTIST church in the presence of re.a-
tieNS and friends.
The room was very tastefully arrang-
ed with flowers. the bridal couple
standing in the archway of the pay
window, which was decorated with
vines and flowers. A wedding supper
followed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs
Brown have the best wishes from their
many friends. They will make Monsor
their future home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14
Harrinan-Pottle.

Miss Florence Eva Pottle of this city
and Allen Laforest Hartman of Farm
,ngdaIe were united in matrimony
Wednesday evening at the Methodist
parsonage Rev. John X. Clifford Off :
ciated and performed the beautiful ring
service of the Methodist. Episcopal
church.
Mr. and Mrs. Hartman left on the
midnight train for their honeymoon,
and upon their return will reside on
North street i'm Farmingdale, where
they will be at home to their many
friends after Oct. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14
GIee Club Officers.

The first meeting Of the fall term OF
the Glee club Society of NJ. c. l.. was
held Wednesday evening, and the fol
lowing officers We're elected:
President, Miss Herbertina Wake
field; vice president. Miss MAORI,
Manock: secretary. Miss Addie Giov-
err: treasurer. Miss Hazel Cowing; bus
mess manager. Miss Leora Prentiss
musical director. Miss Lillian Nor
ton: pianist, Miss Majorie Manock. Tn
meetings in the future will be held OF
Monday evening Of each week at Socie-
" room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14

President Palma did not suggest this To-
cation for our forces; I selected it be
cause in my Judgment it is the best
strategical point and commands the two
principal business streets OF Havana. /
am not considering Intervention or the
protection of the Palma government, but
am in readiness and in the best position
to protect American business and other
interests. | have photographed these facts
to See. Bonapartr and also the fact that
| have offered an asylum on board the
Denver for any Americans who may de
sire to seek such safety"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14
SEC. soNAPARTE SURPRISED
And His Order Probably Accounts for
the Recall Of the Marines.

New York, Sept. 13.-Secretary of
the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte arrived
here tonight on his way to Oyster Bay,
and Immediately went to the Alberarle
hotel. When shown The Associated
Press dispatch from Havana to the eff
feet that bluejackets of the armored
cruiser Denver had been landed there,
he said that he knew nothing whatever
about that action and further that he
was unable to account for it, Shortly
afterwards the secretary entered in
to telephone communication with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14
automobiles are numerous about the

Automobiles are numerous about the
.,,y This fall although few of them are
an,ed here, and it is seldom that a
so,, nasses without some horse being
sriebtened by Il speeding machine. Last
aysning a bad accident was narrowly
ayarted at the Randolph end of the
Gardiner Randolph bridge, when a
Largo ear dashed around the corner at
lightning speed. causing spirited
horse to shy and nearly throw out the
,ro ladies' who We're in the buggy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14
Gordon-Pike.

The pleasant home of MI anu Mrs'
~ pike of winthrop was the scene
of one If the prettiest of nome weu-
.;ras "wednesday of this week, Wien
ttair oldest daughter. Emma Lawrence
,.as united in marriage to Nelson ID.
Harao, If Readfield. The spacious lawn
W. W. hr;ll;antly lighted by japanese
lanterns and the parlor WIS
formed into a veritable powsr =. !,
Green's ard flowers. The or'ueso" 70
the son of the late N. u. uu,ao o.,.ar
Readfield and has succeeded ms , aa.nss
IN the management of large puS ny,
interest in that place. where ne Is h's"-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14
DIRECTORS INDICTED.
StensIand and Herring Have Company
in Answering for Wreckina Bank.

Chicago. Sept. 13.-The grand fury
today returned indictments against TIA
directors Of the Milwaukee Ayen,Ie
state Bank, of which Paul o. Stensland
was president The indictments charge
enbezzlement and name various
amounts ranging from $50 to $1,000.
The directors are M. A. Labuy, Frank
Crane, Joseph lister and Marius Mirk-
by. Additional indictments were re-
turned against Stensland and Henry
W. Herring. the former cashier Of the
bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14

A fine time was enjoyed Wednesday
evening at the regular convocation of
the Ira Berry r. a. Chapter. No. 81, at
Masonic hall, when the Royal Arch de
grt-.. was conferred on Fairfield Neven5
of Hartland and Charles Watts of this
town. After the work refreshments.
consisting of sandwiches salads. ice
cream and cake. bananas. grapes ana
coffee were served. There was q good
attendance Of members from Hartland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14
NO INDICTMENT.
Girl Held for Shooting Jesse Barden %
Released from Custody.

W"odsville. n. H.. Sept. 13-No in
Gictment was returned by the grand
jury today in the case of Ethel Sturte-
want. II years old, of Hanover, who
has been in Jail here since last May on
the charge Of having shot Jesse Barden
of Lebanon. The young woman was re-
leased and returned to her home.
Borden WAS found near the Sturte-
want home with a bullet wound in his
breast. and for sometime was in a Sc
riu;is condition. He declared that he be-
lievrd the Sturtevant girl fred tho
shot. He has completely recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-14
FIGHT AT RANcHsELo.
Three Rebels Killed, bs Wounded and
Seven CAPTURED.

Havana. Sept. 13-f7T a. fight near
Ranchselo. in Santa Clara province,
Capt. Noy. in command Of 80 Rural
Guardsmen and l40 militiamen, led q
machete charge against a rebel force
under Sabine Caballero. Three rebels
We're killed and one was wounded.
Seven prisoners We're taken.