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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-05

LAO A~~oAohO 20 Sudb COhl0 VI bhO DoeA - ~ 80
ished Had Been Boiled For Extraots-
Major Griffth Lays the Trouble at
Chickamauga to Red Tape and Thirty
Years. Peace
Cincinnati, November 4.-The sub.com-
mittee Of the war Investigating commits
SION took testimony here today. Gen.
Dodge, Gen. Sexton and DR.. Conner were
the commissioners present. DR.. Menage.
contract surgeon serving with the 9th
infantry, testified as to the absence of
hospital tents for the regiment in Cuba.
He treated his sick in the reRimsnt in
preference to sending them back to the
division hospital because of the difficult
ty. in transportation. The nearest hos
pital was perhaps a mile and a half away.
The medical supplies were reasonably
sufficient. His chief trouble was in get.
ting an ambulance. This he got after a
delay Of two days The regiment left
there about the 9th of August At that
time there were 30 or 40 men in acute
condition. Perhaps one eighth OF the
treatment. The condition Of the trans
port was as good as could be given. They
had fair quarters and there was an album
dance Of medical supplies. There was
enough ice. There was condensed milk
and limited amount of matted milk.
They purchased with the hospital fund
beef extract from the steward OF the YES
sci. There was some available In Santl-
ago.
The witness explained the movements
of the 9th from the detention camp to
the regular camp and told of the march
which perhaps five-sixths were able to
make. The giment was In camp until
October. The command2did not material i.
ly improve in health in hat time. This
er diet the men.
Lieut.. Chendsl OF the 9Th infantry, ties.
titled to the supplies having been suffic-
lent at Tampa and at Santiago, at which
latter place he was commissary.
Lieut.. Col. Miner, commanding the 9th
infsutry. testified to the movements of
his regiment from Fort Thomas to Santi-
avo and return. He regarded the Tampa
camp as excellent There was difficulty
in getting transportation from Tampa
to CUBA. The transport Miami in which
his regiment went to Santiago, was not
tit for troops.
Speaking of the attack at ST. Juan hill
be said he found when they reached the
summit that Col Egbert had been wound .
no supplies came and the men were with
out blankets or food except such food as
they had in their haversacks
The witness said the command began
to break down about the 14th. They had
dug trenches by nighs and lay in the wet
bitches all day. The hot sun and the
wet weather broke the men down. When
a march Of three miles WAS made, not
more than one-fourth of the men kept up,
but all got in by night. The morning
after the surrender the witness took the
regiment to higher ground and kept it in
camp. By personal appeal to Gen. Kent
he secured one wagon and COOS ing uten-
sils and a change of clothing for the
men. Being asked about the diet he said
he would recommend pickles and vege
tables for Cuba. The canned beef was
nauseating and the men when almost
starving, would not eat 1t. 1t seemed to
be beef that had been boiled for extracts
and was as free from nutriment as chips.
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suffering from small pox. There were
also many cases of typhoid and dysentery.

also many cases OF typhoid and uysentery.
He went Immediately to work and sys-
tematically isolated g houses, insisting
on the regiment 1.-THE Cd immunes) being
encamped in healthful location near The
sea. Every effort will be mads to prevent
the American an. ,anisn soldiers from
fraternizing, as the Spaniards come from
Holguin, about 81 miles from Gibrara
and are liable to carry infectio n. Tue
whole country between the two to WINS is
thickly populated and the small pox
plague is scattered all along the route
Medical supplies are badly needed there
as we'll as delicaoIes for convalescents.
Gem raj Wood will soon leave to make 9
personal inspection of the points visited
by DR.. Woodson, despite the advice OF his
friends not 10 do so. He will send DIR,
Woodson back to Gibara on the steamer
Reina de Los Angeles, with five do tors
and large quantity of supplies. &c neral
Wood says he knew of the epidemic,
which has been continuous for three years
and had every man in Col. Hoods regi :.
ment vaccinated. de believes that none
will be stricken and that there is no
cause for alarm
Col Ray of the third immune regiment
reports rec Mt affray on the Santa Isabel
p antation between two of his men. who
were guarding cattle and some I'll teen in
surgents. Three Of the Cubans are be-
lieved to have been wounded, but their
comrades carried them OF.
Col. Ray sent for the Cuban General
Perez and questioned him regarding the
matter, declaring that he was positive the
men We're of Perez's command. He in
sisted that if Perez kept his men under
arms he should also keep them in camp
II cinnot understand your object, "
said Col Ray to Perez, Sin keeping your
men armed in American territory. Are
they armed against the Americans? There
are no Spaniards In arms within a hun
dred miles, What is the necessity of doing
what can only lead to further trouble?" Il
General Perez said he would issue or
ders restraining his men from similar
predatory attempts. Col. Ray replied:
II shall treat all armed Cupans caught
stealing or trying to Iteal cattle, as
bandits. There is no rea son why the men
shouldFnot go to work.
Col. Borrup has completed his schedule
of the guns captured from the Spaniards5
to be shippsd north. The total mum Der il
1871 varying from 1-2 inch 70 l-2 inche \
in calibre. There are s. 6 inch bronzei
pieces. steel guns and 42 cast iron gums
In addition to this ordnance there are % 1
coo Mauser rifles and 10000 cartridges.
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An attempt WAS made to wreck the
electric car that left Thomaston at eight
O'Clock Thursday evening for Rockland.
A railroad tie was placed across the rails
near the Pleasant street railroad crossing,
3 rtunatlsy Motorman Doherty who was
running the car saw the obstruction In
time TO stop the car. The matter will be
investigated
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HARD ON PAPERS.

San Juan de Porto Rico, November A.
The recent ruling at Washington refusing
to local newspapers the right to pass in
the mails as second GLASS matter rem lers
the tariff on the delivery of p pers in the
island SO heavy that the subscription lists
have been practically suspended. 1t now
costs more than the price of a paper to
mail 1t and there are loud complaints.
The voting ballots for the 47th New
York volunteers have arrived and are be-
ing distributed to the companies.
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bled with an
ovarian tumor,
each year grow
ing worse, I'M
til at last [
was compelled
to consult with
a physician.
He said
nothing could
be done for
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-05
AN OPERATION AVOIDED,
Mrs. Rosa Gaun Writes to Mrs.
Pinkham About 1t. She Says:

DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I take pleas
ure in writing you a few lines to in
form you of the good your Vegetable
Compound has done me. I cannot
thank you enough for what your medi-
cine has done for me; it has, indeed,
helped me wonderfully. na
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-05

Many people bum
the candle of life at
both ends. Som e
men who never GO
into vicious dissipa-
ton use UP their en-
orgies just as much
by overwork or late
hours; and nearly all
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-05
TO CURE A COLD ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. ALI drug
Hsts refund the money II It fails to cure. 25c
gae genuine has L. B. @. on each tablet.
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WILL TREAT THEM AS B NDITS.
Col Ravss Plain Talk IN UpsurDart

Santiago de Cuba, November 4-Dr.
Woods n, medical inspector of the mill
tary department of Santiago, who arrived
yesterday on the United States cruiser
Cincinnati, after visiting Holguin,
Gibara, Baracoa, Sagua De Taname and
Guantanamo, reports that on his rival
at Gibara with Col Hoods regiment he
more than half the population
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For years l was trou-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-05
GEN. EGBERT WHO WAS SHOT AT
SAN JUAN HILL A WITNESS.

He Declares that Some of the Beef Furn-
Major Grifath Lays the Trouble at
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scription: Friends will please help TINS
little fellow along 10 Mr. wharton WIZ
soever Farm. at Luray, va. lie W"5
kindly treated by everyone, ana ">INvu
all right. ,..,s
Last october DR.. Wharton was hoIa-
ing series OF meetings In Macon Ia
Fe heard OF the death OF fallen Mo-
man who had left "a little child only eight
wears old lie sought 10 get possession
Of her and found a beautiful, riEht-eNco'
rosv-cheeked girl. She was in the pos
session OF an AGED grandmother, VINO
said. There is nothing for her but ne
like that OF her poor mother. II soon ne
gone: then no one will care for her. ne
child Is now at the farm. ana TWO othels
Ike her from the same city.
4 few DAYS ago a poor WIDOW dpPle"
for admission for her little boy. Her son.
on whom she depei ded for living, IS On
the gllnDoat Nashville, now In the !. >
Navy. The child viii be taken. ana the
mother. too. II necessary. Frequently
this is done. and occupation or some klnd
given the mother TO help the work along
and keep her near her children.
The WhosOeVer Home and farm Is
cheerful happy place. Every summer
Gosrel MEETINGS ard assemblies are he.d
by Or. Wharton and his helpers IN the
beautiful grove neat the farm. ana people
come from far and near 10 ENJOY the
meetirrs and q soiou-n IN the valley.
THE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
Al Charlotte. y. G. the lndustrial
School for Colored Children Is located.
N - entirely under the management OF
colored people, Rev. DR.. A. Shepherd be-
ing the president. Or. Wharton has tax
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DR.. SEAMAN'S STATEMENT.
Or. stcrnberS sends "A Copy of His Re
CENT for supplies Furnished.

WASHINGTON. oct l5.-Surgeon-Gen-
eral Sternberg to-day sent the following
TO the Commission 20 investigate the War
Department 10 relates 20 statement
made 10y Major Seaman, Who testified
before the Commission yesterday:
Dear General:
Major Seaman. surgeon, First Nolun-
teer Engineer made statement 10 re-
porters in my presence and II was pub
llshcd broadcast that ho received Moth
ing but travel rati0ns from Die army Tor
his convalescouts on the OLDHAM, and de-
nended on the Red Cross Society ana
National war Relief Association for their
food.
Major Bradley Just sent me the enclos-
"a copy Of receipt given 20 him before
the OLDHAM Started. -. VI. APPEL
Major and Surgeon L. $. 4.
The receipt shows that Major Seaman
received on September 2Sth. from Major
Bradley. l3 cases canned soup, y bottles
whisky. 4 barrels ginger ale. 1 box corn
starch. ] barrel jellies. boxes condensed
milk. boxes clam broth, boxes salteen
crackers. 2 boxes lemons boxes calves
feet Jelly. 2 boxes crackers, CD pounds OF
arrow root ! quart Squibbs mixture 2
bottles bismuth subgaiate.
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GOOD HOME FOR
THE HOMELESS.
Institutions Under the Care Of Rev.
Or. Wharton.
FARM
IE WH0S0EvER
GpuetAinc About the Work OF Giving
Refuge aud Training 10 Helpless
Childrcn-Proposed Establish
mcnf of the W Hard Home.

TIE Passion Play. under the direction
Of DR. n. NJ Wharton, has awakened
great enthusiasm amons the people OF
Richmond during the past week. Added
10 its own value and attractions Is the
pleasing fact that the proceeds OF tho
play are devoted TO bene o.ent work.
The wharton Orphanago under the care
Of Rev. H. NJ Wharton. are acconp-
fishing A great work. DIT. Wharton is
native Virginian and Is known In Rich
mond and all over the land as a great
evangelist.
The people OF Richmond will recall the
meetings conducted by him IN the armory
q few years ago when all denominations
3olned IN a wonderful revival He has
Given much OF the fruits Of his labors 10
benevolent work and especially The care
OF orphans.
The work Is northumberland and
unique in character. These Institutions
embrace the Wnosoevcr Home and
Schools. at Luray. Va; the wharton IN
dustriai School. az Charlotte. y. C.. and
the proposed Willard Home. AZ ocean
Grove. y. j.
The far-famed Vale OF Chamouni Is not
40 lovely and picturesque az the charming
little PAGE Valley. which lies between the
Blue Ridge Mountains and the Massanut-
ton. and forms a part Of the great Shen-
sndoah Valley OF Virginia In the heart
of this beautiful region Is the town OF Lu-
-ay-a village. rather-of three thousand
Inhabitants. Two miles west flows the
bright. snark'ing river which the Indians
named Shenandoah-the daughter OF the
stars. Between the TWO are the Lhray
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-16
YOU ARE ENTITLED TO THE BEST

and you car get the best al tho Twin
city Drug Store. Seventh and Main
street. where Lowney's Celebrated bcs-
ton Chocolate B)n-Bons are sold pure
and fresh Yes give her box Of Low
news Souvenir Chocolates and the re-
sponsive smile that iuddiaies her face
will amply repay the expense ana ne.
irht YOU. Pure candy Is hcalthful and
there is none purer and better then Low
news and the Twin city Drug Store
seventh and Main streets. always keep
a ls-zs and fresh stock ON hand.
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gather he attempted 10 carry ner INTO
his Office. a distance OF 100 yards away'
Then the police arrived ana MIS-
Middleton was placed under arrest On
charge OF attempted murder WINE ele
unconscious victim OF the murnerous as
sault was hastily taken 10 W Soun'y
hosoi,.l where desperate Efforts were
mad. 10 save her life. which Fortunate
liz for Mrs. Middleton. resulted taVoraoiy.
..This unexpected climax caused inc
CAV and festive George 10 taKe iengthy
vacation from Chicago. lie remained
awav nearly three months ana nld not
return until Dotty Howard had been as
charged from tne hOspi.ai ano Mis. A'u-
dIeton released from custody
..puring his absence from Chicago
ho,vever Mr.. Middleton was seeking SOL
ac. for his wounds In the sunny society
OF Lillian Russell That Is. OF course, Dir.
Middleton was nothing more than one
among n host OF worshippers al tne
shrine OF the LUSCIOUS Lillian. but with
the assistance OF Signor Perugini ne was
shown many special favors not usuaby
accorded 10 the other less fortunate suit-
ors.
and this Is why the willy John Chat
tert0n has been getting IN his fine WORK
with the members OF the New Jersey ju-
dietary. Mr.. Chatterton has already told
tales 10 cover his application for a al
vorce but the funniest % an Is the claim
made by him that his wife insisted upon
his playing poker every night AFTER the
performance.
besides being forced 20 sit In the game
Johnny was continually skinned out OF
lis accumulated pocket pieces. then wheh
his poker playing wife began 70 act a
the boon OF solace for the haunted man
from Chicago. Chatterton thought his
cup was unduly full.
"Sicnor PeruginI thought however
that II he played his cards right he might
shift the game onto his friend Middle
ton. That gentleman entered into the
game with all the spirit NJ the western
gambler and after a few sittings Johnny
found out that instead OF being a lamb
George Middleton was a shark. as he
succeeded In corraliing all the loose
change which the festive Lillian could
rake together.
AS Lilians funds ran low. she again
insisted on her lord and master sitting
In the game and according 10 Mr.. Chat
tCrton he was compelled TO leave his
bed in the early morning and join his
wife IN a quiet quick game OF draw poker
wherein he was always relieved Of what
ever surplus change he had.
George Middleton has proved himself
fully capable OF coping with the naughty
Lillian and should the present rumor ever
reach "a substantial focus she Will find
that although somewhat advanced IN
years he has lost none OF his accredited
cunning.
The divorce suit settled Lillian Russell
will travel West. George Middleton. who
has become rid OF his latest wife. O. walt
Ing an agiow for this momentous occa-
sion 10 arrive and should he succeed In
lacking the name OF Middleton 10 the
long string already following the line OF
Lillian Russell the debonaIr theatrical
king will more than have his hands
fun"
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.self-respcct. hope and usefulness. The
capabilities are boundless.
Recently DR. Wharton and the manage
ment have opened the doors TO children
Of soldiers who have been killed or dis
abled IN war, or indeed, any child OF
a soldier who Is in the army serving his
country and who needs help. The tender
Of these homes was very kindly received
by the government as IS shown by letters
from the Secretary of War and the Sur
geon General
In view Of this new work, It becomes
necessary greatly 10 enlarge the facilities
OF the farm. There Is essing need OF
al least $4,000.
HIGHLY ENDORSED.
when the whatsoever Home and farm
at Iuray was offered 10 the Government
for tho care OF soldiers children DIT
wharton received a number OF letters
from whlch the following are selecteo:
.sFrom the Secretary OF war NY
Dear Sir-I want 20 thank YOU for your
unsclfsh and patriotic tender OF lhv IN
situations under your controi lot h.s'
children who may be MADE oesutu'. ~
tho present war. ! can assure YOU Una
your action IN this matter Is worthy OF
the highest commentator. Very truly
yours, e--... - v,-,r-
Sir beg 10 add my testimony 70
that Won have already received. ana thank
20, FOR the offer OF the institutions over
-,.hfoh Won nroeide 20 nrCvfde rome TOT
ne orphan children OF soldiers who lose
th.ir lives bv disease or in battle. ~
Pressing the hope that the orphans OF Cu-
Ia, soldiers may be included In your gem
er,us proposal. l am very truly yours,
"FITZHUGH LEE.
~Maior-General Commandins.
The daughter OF Gen. Joe wheeler
wrote. Dear DIT. WHARTON am very
deeriv interested. indeed. I'm your orphen-
ages in virginia and elsewhere. Anythlns
a, fine word I can do 20 further the INFER
aets OF either as a member OF the fed
Cross will give me the greatest pleasuie'
pieose consider me entirely al your COM
,oend AZ any time. Always your frleno,
"ANNrr WNFFI FR.'
From the Governor OF Mary land-"Dr n.
NJ Wharton.-I highly commend your Ell
forts TO enlarge the usefulness OF the
orphnrages under your charge ana
cerelv trust that your plans Tor seculI,t
the necessary funds IN support OF Ne
work may be a success. very u Ui!
vonrs LLOYD LOWNDto.
pr. Wharton Is IN receipt OF l.'IrIs
oleo commending his work from T. De
WIT Talmage. Dwight l.. MOODY St.id-
tor Iohn W. Daniel. eX-Postmastef-1fne-
raj William l.. Wilson. Mrs. J. Ellen foS-
ter president of the Woman h'puVi-
can Association and others.
SOME INCIDENTS.
4 little while ago a boy eight years
old went all the way from flushlnE' Lone
Island 10 Idray. Va, alone. lie mac on.y
a small tag on his jacket, win TINS H.
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COUNCILS WITH INDIANS.
to Hold Another One.
Mare Force. May he Needed.

ST. PUAL. MINI. oct ia Walker
Nunn) special 20 the Di'patch says M
alan commissioner Jones and NUMBER
az correspondents arranged 20 go on the
steamer Vera to-day 20 The BATTLE-GROUND
OH Bear Island. and 10 the hostile camp
for council with hostiles, but tho axe
vas TOO rough.
II on Monday the lake IS In better coA-
6ition. the visit Will be undertaken. 10
Indians will not confer on sunday.
Mr.. Jones wants 20 make another az
tempt 70 persuade Oid bug Nan
snick 20 surrender. IL Is genera!y DC
ieved here that he will not succeed lie
indians will hold a council az the agency
and Commissioner Jones will have an ,th-
er general council there WEDNESDAY "Ncn
a number OF hostiles are expected 20 sur
render. General Bacon Is ANXIOUS 70 pc
Gin the campaign Of subiection' ana y
convinced that It will require force 10 se-
store peace.
IL Is almost the universal Deller her.
that active campaigning viii be resuHlei
before al the Indians wanted ~ A@4si'@'
O'COnonr are secured.
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,oeans AZ hand 70 purchase larger prem
ises Re moved them TO his old home. Lu-
raw. Va. and located them on q farm
which ne purchased within mile o! the
town.
BEAUTIFULLY LOCATED.
The railway and turnpike run through
The farm. water is abundant. and the me
mountain air and the charming scenery
make II particularly fitted for this enter
prise IL is ABOUT SIX hours rae from
baltimore, and I've from Washington.
Dr. Wharton set mp big sign. wnich
may be easily read from either road Inc
whatsoever Fafm-Jehovah Jheh. lie
obts.ned q charter from the legislature,
y,,b trustees and officials. and all neces-
sary provisions for Its lawful and success
ful management Instead OF one large
building. ne adopted the home idea-many
cottages with q matron or motner Tor
each. and a general meeting place Tor
meals, school and worship.
BOYS sad girS are taken between the
ages OF two and ten. as rule. but the
rule rs often relaxed.
For several years there fas Deeh an
average OF new cottage year, un'h
they now have eight. There are always
enough applications on hand TO NJ new
cottage The entire farm and cottages
uhe farm contains go acres) are under
the control OF a superintendent and his
wife. and managed with care and good
Judgment. 1t 4 supported entirely by vol
untary contributions, coming from many
sources all over the land. Sometimes ire
rich will send large check, or child
has gathered pennies. Bands OF young
women are formed TO send regular con-
trihutions or 10 c.othe and care for one or
more OF the h.tlc ones.
a NOBLE OBJECT.
The object OF the wnosoevor Home and
Schools is 10 take destitute children. and
preferably children Of outcasts. away
from their perricious associations and
give them pure air good food. clean
clothes and moral SURROUNDINGS. A strict
regard Is paid 10 religious influences. and,
without having u forced upon them. they
are surrounded by an atmosphere OF right
teaching and right living. A good English
education H. given them. and they are
thus prepared for their life work. As they
grow old enough homes and positions are
provided for them. and they start out well
equipped 20 make their own living There
are horses. cattle. sheep hogs. crops ana
work on the farm. In which all take a
share Duke" ST. Bernard Cog. which
seems 20 feel the responsibility OF the
whole place r. the friend OF al.
As this work h-co-nez known. II grows
= popularity. Tho children are taught
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Cavcrns 4 mile 20 TIE east Of the little
town L. the Whosocvcr Home and schools.
HOW THE WORK BEGAN.
About ten years ago three chiidren-two
foys and a girl-whose father had been
killed and whose mother was in the penl-
Tertiary. fell into the hands of Rev. II. NJ.
Wharton. ID. ID. With these three child
zen and 1--WE dollars the work tegan.
Securing the services OF a widow ana
her niece. and renting their home, the
door was opened for destitute children
withou, regard TO creed or denomination.
preference being given to the children OF
the fallen and outcast IL was UNIQUE IN
Its character ana al once arrested the al
fention OF the public. Applications came
from societies for protection Of children.
and from mothers whose husbands were
criminals or drunkards. and from poor.
lost creatures. who still desired that their
daughters might be saved. The needs
were so pressing and widespread that DIT.
Wharton saw there must be an enlarge
ment OF his work at once. Not having the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-16

America on the Britannia. The vessel
was ordered 10 be held al tho mouth ot
tho river by TIRE Board OF Health.
The officials fear that The landing ho.s
OF the immigrants would furnish TOO
much fresh material for the yellow few
err
The Britannia subsequently sailed for
Pensacola and the Italians are seeking 20
enter by rai. They viii not be permit
ted 20 come IN however. This morning.
their train was held AZ Pear Rive-.