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The herald., 1898-08-19
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Observation-Disclosures
The One Dark Blot

For the direful misery, pain, and death
which the bravest and best OF the coun-
try's youth have been compelled TO suHer
nv reason of the unprecedented incompe-
tencv and the criminal Indifference OF the
war department there must surely come
reckoning day. It seems now impossible, IN
view of the daily revelations of the Of
fences of that department, that 1t can es-
cane the penalty which the official conduct
of it's chief HAS invited. The mind revolts
from the disclosures which are made Of the
Youngest and best blood of the land poured
out as a sacrifice to incompetency ana IN
difference; the imagination can scarcely
compass such horrors as are testihed TO py
so many unimpeachable witnesses. Yet
Russell A. Alger is still secretary OF war,
and the evils which began with Its admin
istration continue. The record Of Its acts
of incompetency, Of Its blunders OF nead'
its callousness of heart, daily grows longer
and darker. Save for this one dark and
forbidding blot upon it President McKin-
ley's war administration has excited
Justly earned respect, admiration and COM
mendation: but unless this blot shall be
removed. unless Secretary Alger speedily
cease to be chief of the war department,
President Mckinley must assume the re-
sponsibility for and suffer the odium OF
keeping in that office, which he has not
honored in any way, and for which he has
proved himself conspicuously unfit, the
present secretary Of war. If the president
is resolved to assume this responsibility
and odium, so much the worse for the
country, the army and himself.-Philadel-
phia Public Ledger Qnd. Rep).
The herald., 1898-08-19
Fix the Blame

1t is no wonder that all wish to escape.
for very heavy blame lies somewhere. It
should be fixed II possible. and those re-
sponsible should be punished.-Portiand,
Me-. Advertiser (Rep.)
The herald., 1898-08-19

thoroughly organized and tremendously
combined,
The herald., 1898-08-19

| Those Southern Pacific free convention
passes were stamped for Salt river, in
stead of Sacramento,
The herald., 1898-08-19
An Offensive Incompetent

Alger is as offensive as Stanton, but over
and above all he is an incompetent. When
Secretary Alger fiaunts his determination
to hold on to his place In the cabinet no
matter how emphatic and universal Is the
expression of public sentiment demand
ing his retirement, he mistakes himself.
He is not the sort Of man to pose in that
way successfully before the country. He
may browbeat the Republican organs into
a relaxation of their criticisms of his in
efficiency. but the record which he has
made will stand for his condemnation.
President Mckinley, for his own sake and
for the sake of his party, as we'll as for the
sake of the country. ought to bring this
view Of the situation to Secretary Alger's
attention.-Boston Post Qnd.).
The herald., 1898-08-19
war Has New Horrors

The girl he left behind him did not really
appreciate the horrors Of war until she
read Of the hugs and kisses with which our
soldiers are being received in Porto Rice.-
New York Press.
The herald., 1898-08-19

The telephone girls will have a hello
OF time at Santa Monica today.
The age-herald., 1898-02-08

not be well for him or any other person to go into that locality if it was known that the object was to locate the conspir- ators MT. McMeechan's letters tell in the main an old story but he gives some new details.
 McGeisey, he says, was the first of the Indians to move a muscle after the torch was applied, and he did not move until the flesh was beginning to drop from his limbs and was beginning to touch his ears. Then he gave a loud whoop and bent over as far as the chain would allow him, and sucking in the leaping flames, sank down and ex- pired without showing any more signs of pain. Not so with Palmer Sampson; he did not move until after McGeisey had inhaled the flames. Then he commenced to kick with both feet. throwing pieces of burn ing wood twenty-five or thirty feet away. It was with difficulty that they succeeded in getting him burned.
 MT. McMeechan said a Baptist minister named Hiram Holt prayed for the two In- dians before their execution, and as he knelt in prayer he held rifle in his hand.
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
REVOLUTION IN NICARAGUA.
Perfect Peace Reigns in Costa Rica, Which
 Was First Reported to Be at War.

Washington, Feb. 7.-An official cable gram from San Jose, received today at the Costa Rica legation. says:
 Reports about revolution in Costa Rica not correct. Peace is perfect through the whole country"
 Washington, Feb. 7.-It appears from a more careful scrutiny of the news cabled to the state department from San Jose. Costa Rica, last Saturday that revolution Is in progress in Nicaragua, and not in Costa Rica, as was at first understood The advice came from United States Minister Merry, who is now at his post in Costa Rica, where he has been received without difficulty, notwithstanding his rejection by Nicaragua The navy Is unusually well prepared to protect American interests in Nicaragua as we'll as the canal commis- sion having a warship on each coast of the country or near by. The gunboat Newport arrived at Port Limon yesterday, where she can be readily communicated with by cable and the gunboat Marietta touched at Libertad. Salvador, today on her way north, which will bring her on the Nicarag- uan coast in a day or two.
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
1.-THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD,
OR OUR SAVIOUR IN ART."

Cost over s100OO0 to publish. Contains nearly 200 full-page engravings of our Savior, by the great masters. Every pict- ure is reproduced from some famous painting. Agents are taking from three to twenty orders per day. The book is so beautiful that when people see it they want it. The Hermitalge, Prado, Uffizi
 Pitt, Louvre, Vatican, National of London, National of Berlin, Belvidere and other celebrated European galleries have placed their greatest and rarest treasures at our disposal that they might be engraved for this superb work. FIRST GLANCE AT THE PICTURES BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES" says one "Cleared $15O first weeks work with the book,' says another
 "Some high grade man or woman should secure the agency here at once,' says every editor, "as $500 can soon be made taking orders for it." Nearly $10,OOO ex- pended on new plates for edition coming from press. Also a man or woman of good church standing can secure position or manager and correspondent of this terri tory, to devote all his time to employing and drilling agents and corresponding with them Address for full particulars A. F.
 T. ELDER. Publisher, 27S Michigan avenue, Cbioapo I'll 2-6-3t
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
ENCOURAGING REPORT
Made By Maj. Ruffner on CharIeston's
 Harbor,

Charleston, s. O., Feb Mai. B. H. Ruffner. United States engineer in charge of the harbor improvements at this place. issued chart today showing the results of the survey of the jetty channel to the sea made during January.
 The channel is nowhere less than 25.3 feet deep, a gain of 11s feet of clear water in six months. For nine-tenths of the way from Fort Sumter to the sea the channel is from 30 to 32 feet deep. At the east en- trance there still remains rapidly disap- bearing shoal, however, over which the depth is but 25.3 feet.
 The chart shows that vessels drawing 241h feet may steam straight into the har- bor, and within twelve months at the pres- ent ratio of development in the channel any ship af1oat will be able to steam up to the citys docks.
 The commerce of Charleston has already been benefited beyond calculation by the government work here. The chart issued today by Maj. Ruffner is source of pro- found qualification to the business interests of the city
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
POSTPONED UNTIL THURSDAY.
It is Thought Maj. MiIner Will Be Able to Attend Water Committees Meeting.

The special Investigating committee of the board of aldermen appointed to inves- tigate the water supply of Birmingham, met according to appointment last night at the city hall to determine the method of proceeding with the investigation.
 The Water Works company was repre- sented by Alex T. London. its attorney. T. H. Moulton, who has taken a very ac- tive part in pushing the investigation, was present with his attorney, Jas. L. Tanner.
 Mr. London stated in behalf of the Wa ter Works company that Maj. Willis J. Milner, president of the company, had re- turned to the city and that it was thought he would be able to consult with the con- mittee next Thursday at 8 o'clock.
 A meeting was arranged for that time and the committee adjourned.
 An Age-Herald reporter telephoned to Maj. Milner, telling him of the action of the committee and asking if he thought that his health would permit of his attend- ing the meeting on Thursday. The reply was that he was still quite sick and did not know whether he would be able to at tend or not.
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
MORE RAW COTTON CONSUMED -
 IN THE SOUTHERN STATES

  of n 
  Kansa  see,S6 Uta fe44i s directly Is n of of the of bought of record Georgia Florida and South Carolina
 
  that of
 
 
 
 of bales ss27 ana
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
What #M 6 H"M7  Is This,
  Mardl Gras?

That was the remark that man maue yesterday, as he stopped in front Of our store-not on account of any demonstra- tion or procession-but on account of the displav of "colors" that grace our store on the outside and inside. And he added; s'WelI, you can't see anything like it any, where else in town.' Truly spoken-you cannot. Listen: Mardl Gras colors in bunt- ing-in Cambrlc Chat has more body) for decorating; Ribbons in all the widths from No. to 16. In addition. leave your orders for Flags, or get our estimate for decorat- ing your office or home.
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
SILVER ANNIVERSARY A
Celebrated By Mir. and Mrs. {. I. Broad.
 way.

Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Broadway celebrated the silver anniversary of their wedding at their home in Sixteenth street last night. The twenty-five years that have passed since these hospitable people pighted their troth have dealt kindly with both.
 Last nights entertainment was devoted to pleasurable pursuits. The mazy figures of the waltz were enjoyed until late In the night, after which delicious refreshments were served by the hosts and their charm ing daughter. Miss Hattie Broadway.
 The souvenirs presented by their numer- ous friends were handsome and appro- priate.
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
JOHN RANDALL
Failed to Return a Horse and Buggy to lts
 Owner at Blocton.

J. D. Sparks, mining engineer for the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroay com pany at Blocton, is minus a horse and buggy, and is looking for John Randall to whom he hired the rig.
 It seems that Randall engaged the horse and buggy early last week to go from Blocton to Tuscaloosa, promising to return 1t at a certain time, but up to date has failed to do so Last night MT. Sparks was in the city and reported his loss to police headquarters.
 Randall is a white barber and formerly lived in this city. It Is said he was seen at Gurney with the turnout several days ago, and that he was in Birmingham on Saturday and Sunday.
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
PRAYED WITH RIFLE IN HAND.
Attorney General McMeechan Gives Additional
 Details of the Burning of Indians.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The attorney gen. eral sent to the senate today a letter writ ten by> Assistant United States Attorney General McMeechan, giving the results of his investigation into the recent burn ing of two Seminole Indians in Oklahoma by a mob. He says the sentiment in the peighborhood of the crime Is all with the Mob, and he was informed that 1t would
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14

"My husband Bought three boxes Of the
pills. We began giving Josie one-third Of
a pill three times day.
ain three days the child was brighter.
His appetite was better. He began to show
interest In toys and was less fretfuL
"We increased the dose, giving him
half pill at time. He gained every day
IN weight and appetite.
" At the end Of this treatment, after tax
ing three boxes, he was new boy.
He was happy, hearty, enjoying Life
with his little companions.
II have no doust that Dr.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People saved him from
an early grave"
Mrs. Williams made affidavit to the
truth Of her Statement. before David Crisp,
a notary public.
Dr.. A. A. McCabe examined the ch;id
and made oath before Notary Mort Brooks,
that he is now physically sound and we'll.
The evidence Is completed BY Dr.. N.
A. Jones, who made affidavit before No.
tary George Rupp, that the child had been
In the condition described by Mrs. VIII
iams, as the restlt of catarrhal pneumonia.
The action Of DR.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People on the blood and nervous
system, in eliminating poisons and furnish
ing materials tor new tissues, makes them
sure remedy forwasting diseases and the long
train Of evils arising from disordered blood
and nerves. All druggists self the pills;
one box tor SO cents: six boxes for $3.50
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14

The boy about whom this strange, tree
story is told wasted away till he seemed
nothing bot skin and bones. Then his
health turned and he became fat and hearty.
The first stage is familiar to many pa
rents. The second is Of deep interest to all
parents or friends Of ailing little ones.
Fathers and mothers, who long to have
their children healthy and happy cannot
fail to sympathize and rejoice with MIR.
and Mrs John F. Williams.
Their comfortable homo, short distance
from Damon, ILL.,, is happy now because
Of the wonderful events that are told in
words eloquent with simple truth and
gratitude, by the mother Of the boy.
"Our Josie was never strong" said Mrs.
Williams. "From his birth he was weak
and gany.
years old, he had an attack Of long fever.
DR.. N. A. Jones Cared this fever, bot the
child did not recover strength.
"a'He began fading away beneath Our eyes.
"He had no qappetite, vomited a lgreat
deal, coughed continually, his limbs be-
came withered.
HE became painfully weak and ema-
ciated. We waited for his death.
AT this time boarder named Asa Rob-
inson suggested that DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People would dotte child good.
They had cured MIR. Robinson Of
rheumatism, and he believed in them.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
FOREIGN FLEETS AT MANILA.

washington, May 13-In view OF the re-
poi1s mat German, French and brltlsh
pups are centering at the Philippine Is
iahus much Interest has been exolteo IN
navy circles as to the strength of the sew
erai fleets of these powers.
s a ii IS little or no apprehension IN
oInoial quarters here that the gathering OF
foreign warships is meant as Q menace to
American interests there,
AZ tne same time, the strength OF the
foreign forces in Asiatic waters is an in
terestlng theme of conjecture.
from reliable sources the status Of the
Asiatlc squadron is as follows:
usr19any,s heet in Asiatic waters con-
sists or eighth first-class modern vessels.
Admiral Hoffman is the command er.in-
chief, with the battleship Kaiser as his
flagship
The British squadron in Asiatic waters
is greater in guns and tonnage than that
OF Germany. France and Russia com
bined. 1t includes 81 modern FIGHTING
SHIPS, ranging from the monster battle.
ship Victorious of IA, 900 tons to the swift
gunboats Plover and Firebrand. The
British squadron is under Admiral Sir
T.. ID. Seymour, oommander.iri- chief,
with his flag on the battleship Centurion.
Ihe Russian fleet consists Of ~ ships.
The French fleet is made up of II ships.
SPANISH WAY OF FIGHTING.
Hons, Kong. May ia private letter
received from Manila says the insurgents
are divided and that many resent Aneri-
can Intervention. 1t Is reported that o
party of insurgents attacked some Ameri-
cans near Cavite, killed few of the
Americans and drove the rest from the
village, tearing down their flag and hoist
ing the Spanish coIors.
Another letter from Manila says a
party OF Spaniards pretended to be insur-
gents fraternized with the Americans and
treacherously murdered them.
DEWEY HAS THE CABLE.
London. May 15.-Lloyd's agent at
Manila cables from Hong Kong today
that the blockade of the capital of the
Philippine islands is strictly maintained
and that the cable Is on board an Ameri.
can vessel.
Several local steamers. Lloyd's agent
continues, are reported to have been cap.
ton of the reports.
EXPEDITION TO PHILIPPINES.
Gibraltar, May 1s.-The Spanish fleet
now at Cadiz consists of the battleship
Pelayo, the armoured cruiser Emperador
Carlos ", and the cruiser Alfonso Kill,
the Rapidn and the Patriat, auxiliary
cruisers, formerly the Hamburg Ameri-
can line steamers Columbia and Nor
mania, and three torpedo boats.
1t Is reported that q strong military ex-
petition is being organized at Cadiz and
that it will shortly proceed to the Philip
pine islands escorted by the Cadiz fleet.
It is claimed that submarine mines
have been placed so as to protect the en-
trance of the harbor at Cadiz.
TROOPS FOR MANILA.
Seattle Wash. May lathe war de-
partment has chartered the steamship
Centennial to transport one Thousand
troops to the Philippines.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
CLARK g. 90. FAIL.

Boston, May 1s The firm OF L. B.
Clark & Co., of Boston and Kingman,
Me-, has assigned for the benefit of credi.
tors to Thomas j. Kenney of NJ orse and
Lane, Boston, and W. II. Taylor Of King.
man, Me. 1t is estimated that the un.
secured Indebtedness of the firm is about
$3.50, 600, and the secured which consists
largely Of hypothecations of Heather and
hides for advances is nearly $780, COO. The
assignment creates no preferences, and as
most of the property is In Maine and the
creditors largely in Massachusetts. it is not
improbable that the creditors will chose
to have the settlement made under the as
siqnment.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC MEET

The annual indoor meet of the Port
land High school occurred last night in
assembly hall of the High school build
ing. There was small attendance. On
the entrance of the athletes the High
school yell was given by the $50 supporters
on the stage. Mr.. Macreadie was the
starter, Mr.. Larrabee, clerk of the course,
Mr.. Perry, scorer and announcer, Prof.
Lee referee and Sinkinson, Clark and
Pierce, judges and timers.
In the 90 yards low hurdles Murphy
was first, Stevens, second; Merrill. 3d..
Tims, seconds.
Running high jump, Murphy was first,
Merrill and Stevens tied for second, 8
feet II inches.
Devine was first in the 90 yard dash,
Murphy, second; Walker third; 8 1-5
seconds.
Running broad jump, Murphy first,
Merrill second, Devine third: IS feet, 4
inches.
Tug of war. '99 against 90, won by '9g.
Tug Of war, 'es vs. '01, won by '9s. sat
Tug Of war, Cape Elizabeth vs.. Port
land, won by Cape team.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14

WINSLOW UNDER OWN STEA Nj.

Key West, Fla, May 13.-The torpedo
boat Winslow, damaged in the engage
nent at Cardenas, came in here last night
under her own steam, in charge OF En-
sign Bailey of the Wilmington. 1t is be.
lieved the torpedo boat can be repaired
and made ready for active service again
in few weeks Two of the seamen on
board OF her wero badly injured. They
say that one of the crew, who was stand
ing IN the coming tower, had his coat
literally shot away, but he received moth
ing but slight flesh wound on the right
side.
Eighteen shells struck the Winslow dur
ing the enga cement.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
NERVOUS DEPRESSION.
IA TALK WITH MRS. prNxuAM.1

A woman with the blues is very I'M
comfortable person. She is illogical.
unhappy and frequently hysterical.
The condition of the mind known as
"the blues" nearly always, with wo-
men, results from diseased organs of
generation.
1t is source of wonder that in this
age of advanced medical science. anv
person should still believe that mere
force of will and determination will
overcome depressed spirits and nerv-
BUSINESS in women. These troubles are
indications of disease.
Every woman who doesn't under
stand her condition should write to
Lynn, Mass, to Mrs. Pinlham for her
advice. Her advice is thorough COM
mon sense. and is the counsel of a
learned woman of great experience.
Read the story of Mrs. F. S. BENNETT,
Westphalia, Kansas, as told in the fol-
lowing letter:
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I have suf-
fered for over two years with falling,
enlargement and liberation of the
womb, and this spring, being in such
weakened condition, caused me to
How for nearly six months. Some time
ego' urged by friends, / wrote to you
Tor advice. After using the treatment
winch you advised for short time,
mat terrible flow stopped.
am now gaining strength and
lleSh' and have better health than I
nave mad for the past ten years
WISH 10 say to all distressed, suffer-
1hs women do not suffer longer, when
there is one so kind and willing to
aid you.' ~
hyaaa q. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound is woman's remedy for wo-
mah MS: More than million wo-
men have been benefited by it.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14

Petition of R. T. Rowe asking that
hose house at Nason's corner be moved
and g. 1000 feet of hose furnished for use
of the company. Referred.
Petition of Arthur W. Pierce for the ex'
tension of the Prospect street sewer was
referred.
An order was passed changing the
grade of Larrabee street from Tue Nh "
r. r. tracks to Forest avenue, i'nu u
hearing ordered on the matter.
Adjourned to meet May 9th at 7.3o
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
SPANISH FLEET LOCATED.

Washington, May 13.-Secretar of the
Navy Long this morning received offic ial
advices from Martinique, that the Spanish
squadron had been sighted to the west
ward of that island. Martinique Is about
600 miles in a soutberly direction from
San Juan, Porto Rico, where the Ameri
can squadron under Admiral Sampson
was inaction yesterday.
The Spanish vessels off Martinique
compose the formidable squadron recently
collected at the Cape Verde islands and
which sailed from there in westerly
direction two wseks ago. Upon receipt
of this Information Secretary Long
ordered Commodore Schley at Hampton
Roads to put to sea at once, with the fly
ing squadron.
COALED AT MARTINIQUE.
Madrid, May 1910. 80 q. m.-There is
officials ut the news of the arrival of the
Spanish feet at Martinique
It is now said the ships went there to
coal and that two large transatlantic
steamers, loaded with coal, were awaiting
them at Fort de France.
Another object of the call of the Spanish
feet was to ascertain the whereabouts of
the American feet.
Admiral Cervera now knows everything
which has transpired since his departure
from the Cape Verde islands, and he has
full instructions as to his future move
ments.
The feet will leave Martinique immedi-
ately for an unknown destination and III
is added some days may elapse before the
Spanish ships are again heard from.
Great anxiety has been experienced in
official circles here since the receipt of the
news of the bonn bardment of San Juan de
Porto Rico by Rear Admiral Sampson S
fleet.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14

Thursday from an extended trip in the
South. He will preach in his own
church Sunday morning and win speak
on incidents Of his journey In the even
ing.
Private william Derancy left yesterday
on short furlough, by re-enlistment, to
visit his relatives in Pawtucket, R. I.
Captain Frank York Of the schooner
Sarah and Ellen, returned home yesterday
from New York.
The Engineer detachment left yesterday
for the Kennebeo river.
4 Miss Ada Cribby met with a serious &C.
cident yesterday while hurrying on her
wheel to catch the 6 O'Clock morning:boat
for the city. She is in the employ of the
Peoples Ferry company and was found
standing near the pier by the side Of her
wheel dazed and unconscious. Miss Crib
by remembers passing the corners of
High and Preblessstreets, but cannot re-
call how she fell. but that she did so is
evident. for her head was bruised and her
hip showed the effects of fall She WAS
taken to her home and DR.. Brown was
summoned. At last accounts her condi-
tion was quite comfortable and although
restored to consciousness she is unable to
state just how the accident occurred,