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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-18

In SkoWheSan and Watervillc the
StorekeeperS and business men have
entered into an agreement not to give
any more of their profits to gift enter
priseS. The business men of Lewiston
and Auburn are talking of making Il
similar agreement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-18
Notions That Talk
and Prices That Tell.

TUESDAY is notion day, and we
will make special displays and
prices for the thousand and one
small articles necessary and con-
venient for all. The line is COM
plete i'll every detail.
D. Md curriers'. 4-inch. .................3 &c
~ HID Curriers'. 81. inch. Observation-Disclosures
Toe Nd Curriers'. 1l--inch. .-.............. De
:'-oZ Bottle Machine Oil. Sc
30. fanny silk Side Elastics. ..........3., c
3sr- fanny silk Side Elastics, with enameled
bi'Ate-> I9c
D.. Hook Lin Back Corset Steels. .....2c
a. box Asst. Hair Pins Be
- I'd. sTo"ls Cotton, two for. Be-
This cotton Il made by Clarke.
'rv-a"t SILK On spools, just the thing for
2'c. All silk Garter Elastic, strip. ...... los
3-yd. Ail-linen Corset Laces, pair. -
h" Tape. sgd. length. four pieces for. Sc.
% biack Cord Velretecn. yd........-...2c
10 !" In. Black Hercules Braid, yd. 2or.
.'c- 81. in. Black Hercules Braid yd 1sc
-l"- 2-inrh Black Hercules Braid, I'd. 1Gc
lie. u. in Black Hercules Braid, yd. 1ic
H. l.-in- Black Hercules Braid. I'd. Toe.
These braids are positively all WOOL
IL rhi i5r. Stockinettc Dress Shields loo pr.
fsi-rS I'll Good Fii-s .--.....--..-...-.2 Pc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-18

quirements of this more difficult marks
manship Will provide for the true sports
man period of exciting and scientific ex-
ercise which Will be beneficial to him in
CODY and mind. At the same time. even
the less skilled ought to meet with UttIe
difnculty IL. providing his table with plenty
OIL game. but he is likely to have none to
sell or waste. Probably no more beneficial
step could be taken at present for game
protection than the general adoption of
the small gun, and shooting clubs and
sportsmen everywhere will do well to con-
slider this question
one OF these huge ten-gauge guns Is viz
tuaiiy pair of cannons, and its power to
destroy bird life is too great to use. and
gives man ar unfair advantage over his
quarry. and 1t will not be unsuited to the
case, In the near future, to conclude that
the man Tho persists in using, for all field
purposes at least, larger than a sixteen
gauge. is hardly sportsman. He is a vir-
tual butcher. and the rapidly disappear ring
game Is evidence that his day should mass
All OF us who love the days of recreation
with gun and dog must submit to these
changed conditions as gracefully as we
can and aid the work by adopting the six
teen-gauge. or smaller. IL one happens to
be an extra good shot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-18
THE DAY OF SMALL GUNS.
Large Bore Shooting Irons Are Being
Discarded by True SpOrtsmen.
From Field and Stream.

From Field and Stream.
Among those advances along the lines of
progressive craftsmanship, which the rap
idly diminishing Lumber of our game birds
warns the prudent man to take, perhaps
the describing Of the twelve and ten-gauge
shot guns for the sixteen or smaller bore
Is not the least worthy of present consid-
Grafton The day of big bags, which tell
the story OF unnecessary slaughter, ought
10 Eow he forever past. while the true
sloi tshlan should aspire to a higher degree
OF SIKH and ieaIn to be contented with a
much smaller amount of game The pleas
tres of long jaunts with dog and gun
aioot among the fields. lakes, marshes and
forest Will always be ours, If we are reas-
onahle- But IT Is fact, no one who is
posted can deny. that our game birds are
rapidly railing of in numbers and the
sportsman is the one who must move for a
better policy II such Is ever to be inaue-
ura ted o
Inc range and killing power of the six
teeh-eeu=e when single birds are shot at
Is as great as that of the twelve mr. Ton
sdugr. but the pattern of the former is
much smaller than that Of either of the
latter. and he who uses the sixteen earge
must possess higher degree of skill t. &C.
cure his game. 1t Is not too much tn say
that on@-half the birds killed by the Iargsr
CUES under the present way of SHOOTING
Would be missed with the smaller ono
~ tram the hand and eye to meet the re
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-18
BREAD OF NATIONS,
How the Sta6 Of Life IL Made Anon,
Various Peoples.

TcOPte8s
From the Sanitary Record.
1t is a curious end interesting study "a
compare the various materials which s.rv,
the different nations of the world as the
basis of their bread. In this country, where
good bread. made from spging and fall
wheat -four. is within reach Of all. rarely
thought is given to the fact that. after all
the inhabitants of only a small portion OF
the earths surface enjoy such . food. II
the remoter part of Sweden the poor max,
and bake their rye bread twice a ysar ant
store the loaves away, SO that eventually
they are as hard as bricks. Further NORTH
still bread Is made from barley and oats
In Lapland oats. with the inner bark of tn,
pine. are used. The two together. vel
ground and mixed, are made into large fiai
cakes, cooked in a pan over a fire. IL
dreary kamchatka pine or birch bark by
Itself. well macerated. pounded and bake d
frequently constitutes the whole of the ma.
tive bread food. The Icelander scrapes the
Iceland moss or the rocks and grinds II
into fine flour, which serves both for bread
and pufdings. In soms parts of Siberia,
China and other eastsrn countries a fairly
palatable bread il made from buckwheat.
In parts Of Italy chestnuts are cooked.
ground into meal and used for making
bread. Durra, a variety of the milet il
much used in the countries OF India. Egypt,
Arabia and Asia Minor for making bread.
Rice bread Ia the staple food OF the Chi
nese. japanese and q large portion of the
inhabitants Of India. In Persia the bread is
made from rice flour and milk: ii Is called
'lawash." The Persian oven Is built in the
ground, about the size Of a barrel Tho
sides are smooth mason work. The fire is
built at the bottom and kept burning until
the walls or sides Of the oven are thorough
ly heated. Enough dough to form q sheet
about one foot wide and about two feet long
is thrown on the bench and rolled until
about as thin as sole leather. then II is
taken up and tossed and rolled from one
arm to the other and flung on the board
and slapped on the side OF the oven. 1t
takes only q few moments to bake, and
when baked 1t is spread out to cool. This
sweet and nourishnR. A specimen of the
hunger bread" from Armenia lie made OF
cloverseed. fax or linseed meal. mixed with
edible grass. In the Molucca islands the
starchy pith OF the sage palm furnishes a
whit, floury meal. This is made up into
fiat, oblong loaves, which are baked in GU
rious little ovens, each being divided into
oblong cells to receive the loaves. Bread is
also made OF roots In some parts of Africa
and South America 1t Is made from man.
leo tuh,rs. These roots are a deadly poison
IL eaten in the raw state, but make a good
food II properly prepared. To prepare 1t for
bread the roots are soaked for several days
in water. thus washing out the poison: the,
fib.rs are picked out. dried and ground into
-four. This is mixed with milk. II obtain
able: IL not. water is used. The dough
is formed into little round loaves and baked
In hot ashes or dried in the sun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-18

mittee ought to be amended so as to pro-
vide that the recognition should be given
by the President-the only power that could
give It, Mr.. Elkins challenged the state
ments of Mr.. Proctor as to the conditions
on the island. He declared that it would
be impossible for man to go through a
lar2 in rebellion and gather absolute facts
and information.
Mr.. Proctor asked, 'win the senator ac-
cept the statements in the consular re-
ports?"
Mr.. Elkins replied: I'D a thousand times
rather accept your statements than those
of the consuls. but there are other men,
not. perhaps. so eminent as the senator
from Vermont, who report a state of af-
fairs entirely different from that reported
to this Senate
He said that he had the testimony of a
responsible witness who had lived in Cuba
"a man with half a million dollars, who
disputed the statements Of Mr.. Proctor
and of our consuls. This witness, he said,
was Mr.. Atkins.
ter throughout the Senate. something of
Mr.. Atkins relations with the Spanish
authorities in Cuba being generally under
stood.
Mr. Elkins declared that the United
States ought to take Cuba, Porto Rico and
the Philippine Islands. in order that we
might have some compensation for an
enormous war debt. II afterward 1t was
desired to give the Cvbans their independ-
ence he was willing. as he had always be-
lieved they ought to have 1t.
lie sald II the matter was 0edlt with in
this way it would dispose of all the trouble
and confusion about the bonds debts, ETC.
The Views Of Consul McGarr.
Mr.. Proctor replied to Mr.. Ellkins.
Mr.. Proctor said: II should not have
said word on this matter except for the
fact that the senator from West VIRGINIA
(Mr. Ekins) challenged my statement in
regard to tho strength Of the insurgent
army. and unl1indest cut at all, he chai-
Ter ged It on the strength Of what Mr.. At
kins OF Boston said. In regard to Mr. At
kiis. I will refer any senators who wish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-18

to inquire as to him to the junior senator
from Massachusetts S(Mr. Ledge), who
knows him well. ~
MY statement p regard to the strength
OF that army was7eerrAd from the reports
of our consuls and Nom a great maay
other sources. ann frpm the statement Of
certainly the hlse Rno think two of the
correspondents in every town and city Of
the island. and who told me as near as
the they could. could Judge Hf be strength of the
Il went to Cienfuegos. near which Mr..
Atkins plantation Is Hituated l saw be-
fe re get there. s@ Earned from various
sources after re6cheA that city. that Mr.
Atkins had had special favors from the
Spanish sovernmegt. u was evident. even
much larger force guarding his mills than
those in other sections His sugar mills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-18
Different Views.
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
Simkins-"There IL nothing in this world
that equals the friendship of q man that
you can trust"
Timpkins-"Oh. don't know. What 6
the matter with a friend that will trust
you OCCASIONALLY"
Barcelona Is now the most populous
city Of Spain. the result Of a census lust
taken showing $4,000 Inhabitants to Mad
rfd's $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-18

The Prussian government owns AMI
works seventeen collieries. eight Ignite
mines. fourteen iron mines. five metaIlifer-
Gus mines other than iron and three rock
salt mines. together with five iron works
and seven works for smelling the other
metals. six salt works and five ouarries.
which together produced an output of a
total value during the financial year 1856
of more than $S0,0OOOOO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-18
Recognition Of the Present Cuban
Government Supported.
FINAL Vote Was 81 YEAS, q NAYS
Disclaimer of intention or Desire
to Obtain Cuba.
CLOSE OF THE DEBATE

The Senate Saturday night passed the
Foraker resolution. Including the recogni-
ton Of the present Cuban government
The recognition clause. which was stricken
out OF the resolution reported by the mar
jority of the foreign relations committee.
was reinserted on motion of Mr.. Turpie by
Il vote of 81 to 81.
The resolution as adopted follows, the
last clause having been added by unani-
NOUS vote:
Joint resolution for the recognition of
the Independence of the people and republic
of Cuba, demanding that the government
of Spain reiinquish its authority and gov
eminent in the Island of Cuba, and to with
draw its land and naval forces from Cuba
and Cuban waters. and directing the Presi-
dent of the United Sts ties to use the land
and naval forces of the United States to
carry these resolutions into effect.
Whereas the abhorrent conditions which
have existed for more than three years in
the Island OF Cuba so near our own bord-
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ers. have shocked the moral sense of the
people of the United States, have been
disgrace to Christian civilization, culmi-
mating. as they have. In the destruction Of
a United States battle ship, with 268 of
its officers and crew. while on friendly
visit in the harbor of Havana, and cannot
longer be endured, as has been set forth
by the President of the United States i'm
upon which the action Of Congress was in
vited. Therefore,
Res olsed. by the Senate and House of
Representatives Of the United States of
America. in Congress assembled,
First. That the people Of the Island of
Cuba are. and Of right ought to be. free
and independent. and that the government
of the United States hereby recognizes the
republic of Cuba the true and lawful
government Of that island.
Second. That it Is the duty of the
United States to demand. and the govern
ment of the United States does hereby de-
mand that the government of Spain at
once relinluish it's authority and govern
1nent in the Island of Cuba and withdraw
its land AMI naval forces from Cuba and
Cuban watc' :.
Third. That the President Of the United
States he. and he hereby is. directed and
empowered tn use the entire land and
naval forces Of the United States. and to
call into the actual service of the United
States the militia of the several states.
to such extent as may be necessary to
carry these resolutions into effect.
Fourth. That the United States hereby
disclaims any disposition or intention to
exercise sovereignty. jurisdiction or con-
troll over said island except for the pacifi-
cation thereof: and asserts its determine
ton when that Is accomplished. to leave
the government and control of the island to
its people
This resolution was adopted on the final
roll call by a vote of 81 yeas to 81 nays.
Sixteen eighteen speeches were made
after The Stars report closed Saturday.
One of the most significant incidents was
the contention between Mr.. Elkins and
Mr.. Proctor, excited by the speech Of Mr..
Elkins.
MIR. Elkins Against Recognition.
Mr. Elkins claimed that some compensa-
tion should be got out of the with
Spain, and that, therefore. the republic OF
Cuba should not be recognized He said
that 1t was plain war could not be avoid
ed This feeling for war was so strong
that some could not wait over Sunday.
His lessons in opposition to recognition,
briefly stated. were: The insurgents had
not won their independence. as nations
seeking recognition always have: the in
surgent government Is. by its constitution
only temporary, and such recognition was
contrary to American doctrine for a hun
dred years. He thought the resolutions as
presented by the foreign relations COM
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-29
GUN CLUB TOURNAMENT.
A Lively Days Work On the Range In
Deering Fast Day.

In spite of the gale of wind ana eX-
tremely unpleasant weather, the tourna-
ment of the Portland Gun club held yes
terday was an unqualified success. Near
ly every gun club in the state was repre-
sented, and the work of all, unoer Uhe
unfavorable weather conditions, proved
that the trap shots of Maine are quailh9o
to compete with the best in the country.
The team race resulted in victory for
the Portland second team, composed OF
Messrs. barton, Coleman and G. S. Ran
dali, by a score Of 66 out Of possible rs.
The presidents cup was won by Mr..
Greene of Waterville, who shot brilliant
ly during the entire day. Mr.. Leroy
Of Boston was also participant and
gave the numerous spectators an oppor-
tunity to compare the work Of our best
amateurs with that of professional.
Nearly 5000 targets were thrown, and a
fine time was enjoyed by all. Following
is the score:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-29

GRAND COUNCIL OF RED MEN.
New Chiefs Elected and Ra sed to Their
Stumps.

Lewiston, April 2s. The Great Council
of the Independent Order of Red men,
which has been in session here for two
days, adjourned last evening. The coun-
Gil passed q resolution to meet at Bel
fast next year, and after that. to meet
on the even years, commencing at Port
land in 1900. The following officers were
elected: Great Saohem, Clarence G. Buck
nam, Portland; Grand Senior Sycamore,
Herbert B. Seal, Daering; Grand Junior
Sycamore, Joseph D. Randall Portland /;
Grand Prophet, Albro E. Chase, Port
land; Grand Chief of Records, W. E. St.
John, Portland; Great Keeper of Wam-
pun. John Locke, Portland; Grand Guard
of the Forest, Howard e. Perkins, San
ford; Great Trustees, Geo.. c. Mountfort,
South Portland; o. L. Cobb, Lewiston !;
Great Sanap, Francis II. Welch, Belfast;
Great Musshinewa, Arthur B. Tribon,
Bangor; Great Guard of the Wigwam.
Il. Il. Waterhouse, South Windham.
The new chiefs were raised up in a very
impressive manner by the Great Keeper of
Records of the Grand Council of the
United States, Hon. Charles G. Conley
of Philadelphia, assisted by Past Grand
Sachem, William Scampton of Charles
town, Mass, and j. Peter Gardner, Great
Chief of Records of the Great Council
of Massachusetts,.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-29
THE FRANK JONES.

Until further advice, on account of it
being necessary to enter and leave Port
land harbor during day light, the steamer
Frank Jones instead of leaving Portland
at II p. M, Tuesdays and Fridays, will
leave Wednesdays and Saturdays at a.
m. and it Is desirable for passengers to
go on board the night before and the
steamer will get underway with as little
noise as possible SO as not to disturb those
occupying state rooms.
On the trip west from Machiasport,
Mondays and Thursdays she will lay over
in Rockland from $50 p. M, until mid
night, arriving in Portland about $50 a.
m. Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-29

A handsome programme Of the day
with half-tone picture of the club
house and party of members on the
cover, were distributed. An excellent
dinner was served at the club house at
noon which was very much appreciated
The following visitors present from out
of town: Geo. E. Thompson, DR.. Bates,
Thomas Jones, Andrew Merrill, Bath;
Mr.. Green, Walter Reid, E. T. Wyman,
S. E. Preble, Waterville; Mr.. Harrington,
Gardiner; B. Leroy Woodward, Cam
pobello, Mass; B. E. Norton, agent of
Hazard Powder company, New York.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-29
BRIEF JOTTiN0s.

Messrs. Clark and Ray of the fire de-
partment have commence their annual
overhauling of the hydrants.
The Carpenters union has appointed a
committee to arrange for public meet
ing at an early date at which Harry
Lloyds of Boston, great favorite of the
Portland unionmen, will speak, and prob
ably P. J. MCGUIRE of Philadelphia.
The adjourned meeting of the W. C. 7.
q. will be held at SO Oak street this after
noon at 3 O'Clock.
At the Kelley Institute, 151 Congress
st. drunkenness and morphinism is cured.
The lecture preparatory to communion
service, will be given by the pastor at
High street vestry this evening at 7.45
O'Clock.
Rev. B. Fay Mills, the distinguished
evangelist, will preach next Sunday in
Congress Square church. In the morn,
ing his subject will be "Twentieth Gen.
fury Theology" in the evening, Given
tieth Century Religion" The public are
cordially invited.
Another meeting is called for Friday
to make the list of names as accurate
ss possible of those interested in the
Maine Symphony orchestra.
A reception was given Rev. and Mrs.
B. G. Rogers last evening in the parlors
of the Pine street Methodist church by
members and friends of that society, to
extend to them hearty welcome to be-
gin the fifth year of their service in this
parish.
The old Mechanic Blues association
think they can get up regiment Of 1000
men.
The members of the Yoang Woman 8
Christian association had May party
yesterday afternoon.
Rev. DR.. Fem having returned from
his vacation, the preparatory service to
the sacrament of the Lords supper, will
be held in the vestry of High street
church this evening at 7.45 O'Clock.
A heavy easterly gale, accompanied by
hail and rain, set in about q O'Clock last
evening.
A supply of leggins for the old mem
bers of the local militia companies, ar
rived at the armory yesterday morning
by express from Augusta and have been
delivered to most of the men. They are
made Of brown canvas and are very USE
full. The new members of the companies
will be fitted out with uniforms and
arms when they rench Augusta.
An enthusiastic meeting of the Catholic
Total Abstinence society was held We'd
nesday night for the purpose of organic
ing a company of volunteers who will
offer their services to the United States
government and who are willing to go
wherever they are sent. Sixty one names
were enrolled.
A special meeting of Thatcher Post,
No. Ill. "A. r. has been called for Sat
urday evening at O'Clock. A full atten-
dance is desired.
The officers of Thatcher Post went out
to Forest City cemetery yesterday after
noon, and placed a new f1agpole on the
soldiers lot. The new pole is consider
ably larger than the former one.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-29
HINT FOR GOV. POWERS.

Rutland, April 27.-Gov. Grout will
call special session of the legislature
next week to appropriate funds for the
expenses of state troops and extra nav
of So per month, which was paid in i fhe
civil war, making the wages $50 ner
month This action was reached after
conference with Col. Proctor, Henry
F. Field, ex-Gov. Woodbury., Col. o. d
Clark, B. It. Fiheld, and other ieafiing
citizens OF the state. The troops are
regiment is full. Stirring and patrotic
speeches were made at the conference o-'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-29
FUNERAL OF VIM. f. HARDY.

Ihe funeral of che late VIM. F. Hardy
took place from St. Luke's Cathedral yes.
to-day Afternoon. There was large at
tendance of friends including the officials
and clerks of the Union Mutual Life In
surance company and commandments at
ST. Luke's. Bishop Nicely oficiated, as
sisted by Very Reverend Dean Stills. The
Horal offerings were very beautiful. The
pail bearers were Arthur L. Bates, J.
Frank Lang, S. S. Boyden, and Eben
True, representing the Union Mutual, and
George 0. K. Cram, W. G. Strong,
Charles Merrill, J. B. Prindle. John
Marshall Brown and J. Ambrose Merrill
OF st. Luke's vestry. Interment was at
Evergreen.