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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
THE GRIPPE.
A Case in which Kidney Disease Resulted.

(From the Caledonian, St Johnsbury,
Vt.)
A short time ago representative OF the
Caledonian learning that miraculous
cure of terrible disease had been brought
about in a neighboring town, deterih.heu
to investigate the matter and learn the
truth, that others might know as wei
So on a crisp September morning he TOOK
the train for Lunenbsrg, Vermont. Upon
arrival Nc found the story verified by
bystander at tho station who SAID ne
would drive ont 10 the nome OF the one
sought. After a most beautiful ride of
eight miles among the most picturesque
scenery in Vermont We arrived OF farm
house nesting among the halls and
mountains.
Upon being introduced to Mr. T H.
Wilson, "a stalwart, Teh-prop2 rtlonoG
man, the representatives, ormnd was
made known. IN reply MIR Wilson said
that the report was t1te ma proceeded to
give part Of his life history. said he:
Il was born In Bradford where 4 lived
until young man chen MAYED 90
Lunenberg where I have resided ever
since. Was always strong and well untii
three years ago last February, when !
was taken sick vita The grip Coz htttsr
so that could get about The hous', but
still had paics in my back aud head was
dizzy, and at times almost helpless.
"Whcn spring came / could, wlth the
aid of a son, get out OF doors, but l con
tinued very weak. | was treated py
different ply sicians without any apparent
help until at last | was given up rs an
incurable sufferer from kidney dlseasf l
had tried all kinds Of patent medicines
without getting any help. At last was
advised to try Dr. Williams Pink Pliis
The first box gave me relief and after the
sixth box was taken WAS almost com
pletely cured.
During the past summer l have
worked in the ay-teld with the rest OF
the hands. And just now am building an
addition to my house, doing the work en-
tirely myself with the aid of my son.
feel without doubt that owe my cure
to DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People"
Dr.. Williams Pink Pills contain, in a
condensed form all the clements neoes-
sary to give new life and richness to tn.
blood and restore shattered nerves They
are an unfailing specific for such diseases
ss locomotor ataxia, partial paralysis, st.
Vitus dance, sciaticu, neuralgia. rheu-
matism, nervous headache, the after effect
OF la grippe palpitation of the heart, palt
and sallow compilations, all forms OF
weakness either in male or female Pink
Pills are sold by all dealers, or will b.
sent post paid on receipt of price, 90 cents
a box or six boxes for 81, 80, by address
ing DR.. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady, n. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
Born.


CUMBERLAND.
IWindham Centre. Feb &, to the wife OF Mr..
John Sweet daue liter.
HAxcocK.
V9luehin, Feb. II, o the wife OF Mr. Henry
v. Cousins. daughter.
West Franklin, Feb. IL, 10 the wife Of Mr..
1harles Z. Butler, daughter, Gladys Viola.
Vine pounds.
Surry, Feb. 49, to the wife of Mr.. Thomas
X Saunders, son.
fremont Feb. 6. to the wife of Mr.. Herbert
\. Stanley, daughter.
Lsmoine, Feb. 5, to the wife of Mr.. Walter
foupg, a son.
Surrv, Feb. 9. to the wife of Nr. Charles
sns, a daughter. LENA Matilda
Winter liarbor. Feb. IS, to the wife of Mr..
iteuhen l.. Gerrish, son.
Penobscot, Feb. 9, to the wife of Mr.. Aury L.
Iutchins, daughter.
LONG Island. Feb s, to the wife of Mr.. At
wood L. lunt, a son.
ellsworth. Feb ., to the wife of Mr.. Henry
c. Ray, a daughter.
kENNEBEC.
Chelsea, Feb. 26, to the wife of Charles 4.
sherman, son,
Waterville, Feb. %. to the wife of William
Donovan, son.
PENoBscor.
Lee. Feb e,to the wife of Mr.. Charles Hands
come, a son.
Pittsield, Feb. :, to the wife of Charles A.
Johnson, a daughter; Feb. 10 to the wife Of
Charles A. Pusher, daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
STOPPED AND SEARCHED.
O1warantabie Boarding Of American
Vessel BY Spanish Officers.
Gun Trained OF UHarmsd Schooner While
Search Is Carried On.

Boston, Fob 2S.-Chief Mate pritchard
10 the Boston schooner Navarino gives
the following account Of. the stoppage ana
search CT the schooner by Il Spanish gun
ooat:
We left Mauzanilla, Cuba, in charge
OF Spanish pilot, Sunday afternoon.
When about half way between NIanzapilla
ana Cape Cruz, a small Spanish war YES
sci came down on us, and our ri OF or
dered us to set our colors, as the an
preaching vessel had trained Il swivel gun
on US We accordingly set the Stars and
Stripes ana dropped our anchors.
A boat was lowered from the gun
boat, and with second lieutenant n
plict, two armed Spanish marines and
oarsmen, rowed to the vessel, the first
Tour persons coming on board and going
to Captain Warner
None OF us could understand Spanish
SO the native pilot of the Navarino acted
as Interpreter. We ascertained that tho
party was in search Of two Spanish
marines, who had deserted from the gnp
poat ana were thought to be on board our
schooner
They proceeded to search the vessel.
and remained about half an hour when
they left they took our pilot and held a
couple hours conversation on board the
gunboat. Wien the pilot returned he did
NOT Nouchsafe any information as to the
conversation which had tra-spired he
tween them. We could not get the names
Oh the war vessel or the lieutenant.
Inc swivel gun was trained on us
while we were anchored, but had we an
olu brass cannon and few rifles we felt
as II we should have given battle to the
towards. M matter at what cost.
1t would he well to warn ali CAPTAINS
oil American5vessels leaving Cuban mort
so compel the Spanish authorities at
Whatever port they should happen to be
ioading,to search the vessel the night pre-
louI g. departure, SO rs to protect the
crew on board the vessel and also the LAT
Ger tom being stopped, searched and de-
tanned by Spanish vessels in search of de.
serters'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
ADOPTED, Ga 10 7.
| Continued from page IL
Hill, Morrill,, Perkins, Roach, Smith
Villas Wetmore, White.

Hill, Morrill,, Perkins, Roach, Smith,
Villas, Wetmore, White.
A vote was taken on Aliens amend
ment requesting the President to recog-
nize the new republic of Cuba and extend
all rights and privileges to the minister
from that republic Sherman moved to
lay this on the table. Agreed, o2 to H.
Those voting in the negative were
Allen, Baker, Butler Call. Cannon, Du-
bois. Galiuger Jones of Nevada Kyle,
Mantle, Mitchell of Oregon, Peifer, Quay,
Squire, Stewart. Teller, Vest.
Tho concurrent resolution Of the com
mittea on foreign resolutions with Cam
erons amendment added, was voted on
sherman calling for the yeas and nays
A division Of the question was desired by
Alorg.ll but the Wee President decided
it net divisible.
The vote taken resulted in the adoption
of the concurrent resolution, Ga to y, as
follows;
Yeas-AIlen, Allison, Bacon, Baker,
Bate, Berry, Brown, Burrows, Butler
Call. Cameron, Cannon, Carter, Chand-
Ter. Clark, Corkrell, Cnilom, Daniel,
Davis Dubois, tlllius, Faulkner, frye,
iIawiey. Hill, Iroy, lones Of Arkansas,
Zones of Nevada, Kyle, Lindsay, Lodge,
Mcbride, Mcmillan. Mantle. Martin,
Mills, Mitchell Of Oregon, Morgan, Mel
sou, Pasco, PETER, Perkins Prltchard,
Proctor, Quay, Roach, sherman, Shoup,
Smith, Squire, Stewart, Teller, Thurston,
Turpie, Vest, Walthall, Warren, White,
Wilson.
Nays 81 CaTrey, Chiffon. George, Hale,
Morrill, Wetmorc
No demonstration If any kind followed
the announcement OF the result The
conference report on the pension appro'
priation bill WAS presented and agreed to.
Mitchell stated that he would bring the
Dupont election casa before the Senate.
next Wednesday. AT o'clock the Senate
adjourned TIL Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by The Wires from the North, East
South and West.

Peter Maher will box four rounds.
Saturday night with =" Bob Fitzsimmo1 s
in Madison Square Garden, New York.
Edward Peters, aged 49, aud Flora al
big aged II, We're found dta d. Friday. in
the basement of $50 West 18th street.
Chicago, where Peters lived. Both were
shot through the head and had been de ad
since Thursday evening Peters bad been
despond'nt because Miss Laibig. who
lived with her parents at 1928 Brown
street, would not marry him.
Secretary Lamont, Friday, approved
the plans recommended by the board of
engineer officers for the construction of the
ne" bridge across the East River from
New York to BROOKLYN. The plans as
approved provide that the minimum
height OF the structure shall be I35 feet
IN the canter, at mean high tile, and for
a distance Of 200 {, ct on each side of the
center The pier heads be III feet bipb
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
FOUND GUILTY BUT APPEAL.
Alleged Fiilbust-rs Convicted at Philadelphia
Will Fight Case to Supreme Court.

Philadelphia, Feb 2S.-J. :. Wiborr,
JAMS p Petersen and Fl. .Iohansen, ii c
late captain, first mate and second ma G
of the steamer Horss, were, this morning
convicted in the United State district
court of engaging in a Cuban fiibuster-
ing expedition.
Counsel for the defendants gave notice
that they would mako application for q
new trial, and pending the disposition
this move, sentence was suspended. II e
convicted seamen were placed i'll charge
of the nited States marshal.
Late in the day, counsel filed Tie
affidavit of Captain Wiborg, stating THAI
he and his two mates desired TO settle
business affairs and make provision far
their families pending tina disposition Of
the motion to he made for q new trial
which they could net do if Imprisoned.
Judge Butler stated that he would release
Captain Wiborg on 5000 hail aud tbs
mates on $4,000 bail each for appearance
March 10.
Captain Ker, senior counsel for lbo ie
fence, today, said: We 7re COINS to ti4a,
hard to keep the men out ol jail. II q
popular vote were taken tLuy would 10
set free. II they are canYit6 81 t4a hest
trial I will have them admitted a. hon
orary membership in the Gsan0 army of
the Republic, the moment taey are SEN
fenced.
There is clause in one Of tie avs Of
that organization thau permits the election
to honorary membership Of any person.
no matter what nj, nationality may be.
who has been punished in the cause Of
freedom. If these men are sentenced they
will be entitled to membership.
"Their conviction viii not cause
Americans to cease interesting themselves
in the cause Of Cuban freedom. If Judge
Butler refuses the application for a new
trial, shall carry the case to the supreme
court of the United States ana fight it to
the end. The judge went against three
other decisions in his charge"
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Died.
MBERLASD.

erdgton. Feb. $, William A stevens. aged
Il years.
White Rock. Feb S. Abbie, widow of Will
liam Hartman of Bridgton, aged about 50
years.
cortland. Feb. 1s. Johu ]. Busby, aged so
vetrs: Feb. II, John V. Bradley, aged IL years,
months.
Deering, Feb. 70, Charles Prince.
HANCOCK.
Deer Isle. Feb. 6. Leslie Austin. aged years,
months.
Lamoine. Feb. Is, Mrs. Phebe X. Bartlett,
ag ID Il years, months.
Castne. Feb, Is, Edward Cox. aged q years,
months, 20 days.
Eden, Feb. Il, Mrs. Martha A. Cousins. aged
70 years, months.
Sur-v, Feb. is. Capt. Bainbriige Freethy,
aged - years, 8 days.
Ellsworth ia Is. Feb. l6, Alvah. infant son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred G. race. aged days
South Surry. Feb. II, Asa Greeo, aged -
eals.
KENNvBEC.
Phila ielphia. Feb o. George Collins. for
merly of Augusta. aged Ii years.
Randolph. Feb. 20, Jonathan Sarr. aged 50
years.
LINCOLN.
Damariscotta, Feb. II. Caleb A. Faulkner
ag d 3. years, months.
Waldoboro. Feb. 7. Mrs. MARI. wife of Ed
ward kaler, aged 81 years; Feb. u, Charles
klmbali. aged so years.
Nobls boro, Feb. :. Moses Eugl-y. aged ~
Gears, month
Bristol, Feb. s. William Erskin, aged -
years, 10 months
MISCELLANEOUS.
Camuello. Mass, Feb Is. John Shapes of
3rookiin, Maine, aged S6 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
Married.

CUMBERLAND.
Ports mouth, n. II. Feb. le, Arthur stowe and
Emma T. McGlauflin, both of Portland.
Deering, Feb. ~, Mel II. Nelson OF Boston,
and Miss Grace B. Merrill of Deering.
FRANKLIN.
Wilton, Feb. :, James r. jenkins and Miss
iadie J. Wood.
Farmingto ., Feb. L., Thos. f. r. Gague aud
Hiss Mary Goodness, both Of Pennington.
KNOX.
lRockland, Feb. II, Richard D. sayille and
Nnna May, daughter Of Mrs. f. II. Piston,
10Th of Rockland.
vinalhaven. Feb. ;. Clarence E. Hall and
Addie E. Tolman. both of Vinalhayen.
LINCOLN.
Boothbay, Feb. s, Leon P. Blake and Miss
'usie L. Boyd.
Waldoboro. Feb. H. Mr.. John T. Gay, Jr.,
nd Miss Maud c. Mayo, both Of Wsldoboro;
Feb. 10, Mr.. James H. Csstner and Miss Rogene
Wiley both of Waldoboro.
HANCOCK.
Castine, Feb. u, Mrs. Maggie Courts and
Joseph Hackett, both of Csstine.
Winter Hsrbor, Feb. Is. Miss Gussie Myrick
md John Matheson, both of Winter Hsrbor.
fremont Feb. ;, Miss Blanche Robbins and
!. stephen Harmon, both OF fremont
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
orders OF uniform. Rank Knights ciPyshias

Cant. ". G. Philhrook, adjutsnt Of the
First Regiment, Maine Brigade, [ inform
Rank, Knights of Pythias has received the
following general orders.
Headquarters Maine Brigade,
inform Rank Knights of Pythiss,
Portland, Maine, February 10, 1896 !
General Orders No. ,
The brigadier general, commanding
the Maine Brigade Uniform Rank.
knights of Pythias, hereby announces the
following appointment upon his staff
benjamin L. Chase, colonel and assis-
ant adiutant general. He having been
commissioned as such, to date from Feb
urary II, 1896 will be obeyed and respect
ed accordingly.
All official communications should be
addressed TO Colonel Benjamin T. Chase,
Asst. AdJ. Gen. Pythan Hall, Portland,
Maine.
FURTHER appointments upon the staff
If the brigadier general will he an
nounced in future general orders.
by command of Brigadier General
Smith
BENZ. 7. CHASE,
Assistant Adjutapt General.
Headquarters Maine Brigade, !
Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias,
Portland, Maine, February 10, 1896.
General orders, No l.
BY virtue Of an election held at an as
sembly Of the officers of the Uniform Rank,
Of Maine under special orders No. 40
under date Of January 1lth 1896, from
Headquarters Uniform Rank, knights of
Pythias and in compliance with the fol-
lowing Sueclal orders.
Headquarters Uniform Rank,
Knights of Pythias,
Indianapolis, Ind, February II, 1896.
Special Orders No. rs.
In compliance with Special Orders No.
20 from these Headquarters, under date
of January / l., 1896, for the organization
OF the Maine Brigade, the officers of the
Uniform Rank, knights of Pythias of
the Grand Domain of Maine met
at the city of Portland. Maine, on Feb.
18th, lS06,an Wesley c. Smith was unan-
imousiy elected bligader general to
command the Maine Brigade, therefore,
IN conformity with the rules and regula-
lions of the Uniform Rank, knights of
i'ythiaS, commission has been issued to
the said Wesley 6. Smith as brieadier
general of the Maine Brigade u. X. X.
r, and he Will ut once enter upon his
duties as such officer and will be respected |
and obeyed accordingly.
By command of Major General Carna-
han.
WILL j. MCKEE, Adjutant General.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
SENTENCE OF 1877 WORDS
Necessary for Dartmouth Faculty to Express
Approval Of International Arbitration.

Hanover, y. f., Feb 2S.-The follow
ing statement in relation TO the move
'nent for international arbitration signed
by the president and all of tho officers of
instruction of Dartmouth college. VIII be
transmitted, today, to the chairman If
the New York committee, VIM, e. Dodge:
The undersigned, citizens Of Hanover,
y. II. associated IN the faculty Of Dart
mouth college, believing that the con
t'nuad RESORT to war Try civilized states
rs means of settling disputes and re
pressing Their wrongs, is Il survival Of
harbarlsm which causes ana entails meal
culabie evils, aud the large measure of
success which has attended the occasional
nse of arbitration for thu decision Of in
Sensational controversies, aud the declnra-
ton OF the United States and Great Brit
ain IN favor Of tho substitute for war, tho
former by resolution of ho:h houses of
Congress in 1892, and the latter hv vote
OF the House OF Commons in 1898. instify
an attempt to secure the formal sanction
OF arbitration fol such purposes by treaty.
hereby express our hearty approval Of the
effort now being made 10 secure such
action by our government as shall rcsule
IN the eStabli shmen5 of II permanent court
OF arbitration for the decision Of con;ro-
versics between the United States ami
6reat Britain. whOsa example ultimately
may lead to similar action by all civilized
operation To any committees which may
no formed in other parts Of the country to
promote this object
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
THREE CLASSES OF MEN

is the title of neat illustrated volume
! have just issued for men. 1t gives
In plain language the effects following
youthful indiscretions and later ex-
cesses as Seminal Weakness, Impoten-
cy, Drains and Losses. Vericocele, At
rophy or undevelopment; and points
out an easy and sure treatment and
cure at home without Drugs or lied
icines. 1t also explains the cause and
cure of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumba-
go. Kidney Complaints, etc, without
medicine. 1t is in fact truthful re-
sumo of my thirty years wonderful
success in the curing of these cases by
Electric self-treatment, and every
young, middle aged or old man sui
ferlng the slightest weakness should
read it and know just where he stands.
1t is sent free, sealed, by mail upon re-
quest. Address
DR.. SANDEN. $40 Broadway. New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
SHRED Eggs.

A shirred egg is an egg poached or "ss,"
in the oven. The little individual handled
and covered dishes are much daintier bu.
any kind Of a small cup or saucer NAV bs
used Drop bit Of butter in the dish
open in this an egg, which must be beyond
reproach, season it and place in the oven
until the white begins to set. Remember
that the cooking continues "a minute ate,
it is taken from the oven. A little minced
ham, chicken or tongue, or a spoonful O.
green peas may DC sprinkled over before
sending to the able
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29

anu having been commissioned bv q.
commander In. chief and major pene,., 'ns
s Sne : INFORM Rank, Knights Of Py,hias -
g ,ilIe. general OF the Maine Brio.s.
Inform Rank, knights Of pyth,s,
no" assume command Of sid br,yada
compliance with the orders bcrs,n ~
Maine. A'r'iand,
me appointments on the staff n 8.
Dfl9adier general Commanding .s ue
name Bigade will lie announced in ~ '
WESLEY G. SMITH
Brlgadier General.
Commanding Maine Brigade
Uniform Rank, knights Of pyth,..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
BALCONY GIVES WAY.
Shocking Accident at Polo Game at
Fall River, Friday Night,
0ne Dead. Two Others Reported Dead and
over Fifty Injured.

Fail River, Mass, Feb IS during
game Of polo at Casino rink, tonight, the
balustrade of the gallery gave way, an0
l30 boys and men fell headlong into the
rink, 80 feet.
Over 90 were injured, one is dead, and
two Others are reported dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29

The stock barn. greenhouse and other
buildings on the Isaac Hazard place,
River avenue, Providence, was destroyed
by fire, Friday. Loss between, $4,000 and
$40, 600; partly insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
4 Suicide al Portland.

Portland, Feb. 2S.-William Timmons.
a teamstcr, 50 years old, committed sui.
eide by poisoning tonight lie IS survived
By q wife AID one son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29
Gold Reserve. S122. 2AA. 2aa.

Washington. Feb. Is The treasurs
gold reserve at the close of busiress, to-
day, was $122, 2i4 229. The Withdrawals
Tor the day were 81, 250 zoo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29

X. q. Dun & Co. report; failures for
the week were 21S in the United States
against ESQ, last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-29

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secretary Olney received a cable r.;
day, from Mr.. Manion, United States con
sular agent at johannesburg sor..
African Republic, saying The Trans
'aal government shows every disposllfnn
70 treat the tAmerlcanJ prisoners len.
sntly, and has been conslde,a,e ana
friendly toward all United States official
repre scntatiYes Hammond and nh.
The Pine Tree State Club at Boston
Friday night, held its second "'Ladss
Night Of the season. II included 70.
option, banquet and entertainment. And
vas given at the Brunswick IL was i'm
nensely patriotic and just as Informal As
IatriotIc.
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American prisoners are nov in johannes
burg awaiting legal proceedings.
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IWindham Centre. Feb. 6, to the wife OF Nj.
Ohm Sweet, a daughter.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-05-14
Two bold highwaymen held up what

Two bold highwaymen held up what
appeared to be a timid citizen of Grin
nell, Iowa, the other night, and after
relieving him Of all his valuabies. tried
to intimidate him with an empty beer
bottle. This made the little man hot,
and after he had snatched the bottle
and smashed it ever the heads of both
the robbers, disabling them until an
oficer came along. they discovered
that they had tackled a college profess
or Of bellies lettres.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-05-14

VICTIMS OF CANNIBALS.
Islanders Massacre white People
and Then Dine on Them.

Islanders Massacre White People
and Then Dine on Them,
San Francisco, May 12.-The steam
er Monowai brings news of the whole
sale massacre of traders ana mission
aries by natives of the islands of Man
ming Straits and the SOlomOnS. Ma
layta Sayages butchered a whole boats
crew of men from the brig Rio Loge
at Rubiana, two French and one Amer
lean traders being slaughtered. The
mission on the islands had been at
tackled and the missionaries escaped
with difficulty, going back to sydney
by the first ship. The murders on the
island of Manning Straits We're fol-
lowed by acts OF cannibalism. A small
trading schooner owned by Il French
trader was attacked and the owner
and his American assistant and eight
peaceful natives We're lured ashore
and beaten to death and the trading
station was sacked. Two English mis-
sionaries are missing and it is sup
posed they were also murdered. The
mission on Tounan island has been
abandoned as the result of the atroci-
ties of the natives.