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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
SPANISH FLEET AUGMENTED,

Madrid, April 90. III a. m.-Despatches
received here today from Manila say the
United States ieeet is expected to arrive
at Manila on Sunday. The Spanish fleet
has been divided into two squadrons.
Two cruisers, the Castillo and other yes
sells remain near the front of Manila.
The remaining Spanish warships. under
Admiral Montejo, are patrolling the
western coasts awaiting the arrival of the
American warships.
The Spanish fleet, it appears, has been
reinforced by large suxuiliary cruiser,
said to be stealning twenty knots, and q
modern warship.
She is known as the Montevideo, but
an examination of maritime registers
fails to establish her identity. 1t is
claimed however that she is a very large
vessel.
The government has forbidden the use
of cipher dispatches at Manila.
A steamer chartered by the banks at
Hong Kong has gone to Manila to bring
away the specie there.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the publ
to know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the needy
and suffering The proprietors OF DR..
COUGHS and Colds, have given away over
ten million trial bottles of this great
medicine and have the satisfaction of
knowing it has absolutely cured thous-
ands of hopeless cases. Asthma, Bron.
ohitis, Hoareeness and all diseases of the
Throat, Chest and Lungs are surely cured
by. it. Call on III. p. S. Goold, Drug
gist, and get trial bottle free, regular
size SOC, and 81. Every bottle guaranteed.
or price refund adj
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
MEDICAL EXAMINERS.

Washington, April 29.-Secretary Alger
has designated Medical Officers to examine
volunteer troops, called out by the Presi-
dents proclamation as to their physical
qualifications for the service. The New
England examiners are: Major Ezra
Woodruff. Surgeon, Connecticut; Captain
H. r. Stiles, assistant surgeon, Maine;
Capt G. E. Bushnell, assistant surgeon,
Massachusetts,; Major G. r. Byrne, sur
geon, New Hampshire; Major G. L.
Reismann, surgeon, Rhode Island and
Captain j. r, Kean, assistant surgeon,
Vermont,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
DOESN'T AFFECT VALIDITY.

Washington, April 29.-The authorities
of the state and navy departments are
not concerned over the report from Madrid
that the Spanish admiralty will make
representations to the powers that the
blockade of Havana harbor is Ineffective
because the Spanish ship Monserrat sue
ceeded in running the blockade. 1t is
pointed out that the universal current of
authority, accepted by all nations, is that
the occasional ingress or egress OF a ship
in no way affects the validity of block
ade
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
THE NIKE ALL RIGHT.

Baltimore, April 2o-The torpedo boat
Mckee, which is nearing completion at
tho ship yards of the Columbian Iron
Works, had her builders trip yesterday
and this morning it is announced that
she more than fulfilled the government S
requirement of "a 1-2 knots an hour and
behaved we'll in every way.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
THE CAPE VERDE FLEET
Cruisers Reported to Have Sailed From
Cape Vincent.

London, April 20. The Evening News
this afternoon, publishes despatch
from ST Vincent, saying that the Span
isb cruisers Maria Teresa, Almirante
Oouendo. Vizcaya and Cristobal Colon,
accompanied by the Spanish torpedo boat
destrovers PIuton, Terror and Furor
sailed at o'clock this morning in west
erlv direction, presumably for Cuba.
The Spanish torpedo boats Azore, Rayo
and Arieto and the Spanish transport
San Francisco and Cudad de Candid
sailed at the same time in northerlv
direction. for the Canary islands.
The Evening News commenting on its
desoatch from st. Vincent, saws;
"Ihe import of the cablegram is that
the whole effective lighting force of the
SQUADRON has been dispatched west.
while the non-etfeotives and non .comban,
arts are proceeding to another anchorage.
Well-informed naval authorities are
aware that torpedo boats could not tray
erse the Atlantic at the present time, as
they have not sufficient coal capacity for
a voyage to Cuba and the risk of coal in
mid-ocean is too great. This long de-
layed move is most significant, IN that
it is Spain's first definite move since the
outbreak of hostilities. -
St. Vincent, Cape Verde, April 49, -
The Spanish squadron sailed in a souther-
" direction at $50 O'Clock this morning.
It's destination is unknown as the orders
are to be given at sea.
WASHINGTON HEARS OF 1T.
Washington, April 29.--The navy de-
partnient has received information that
the Spanish squadron has left the Cape
de Verde islands Its destination is I'M
known.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
CARDENAS NOT HARMED.

Key West, Fla, April 2e.-Capt. B. f.
Harrington, the commander of the Unit
ed States monitor Puritan, and the COM
manding officer of the Cardenas fleet,
who has just come from there, specitical-
ly and empbatically denies the story of
the alleged bombardment of that port by
the monitor Terror and gunboat Ma.
chias. He says there are no Spanish bat
teries there and that the entire STORY in
untrue.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
MISS GOULD'S OFFER.

Washington, April 29.-The President
has replied to the note of Miss Helen
Gould of New York offering to donate to
the government 100000, thanking her
but stating that in the absence of special
authorization of Congress, he is unable
to accept her offer. He suggests, how
ever, that if she should see fit to invest
the money in vessel to be presented to
the navy. no congressional action in that
case would be necessary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
nuckIen's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST SALvE In the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores letter. Chapped
Hands, Ohilblains Corns and all Skin
Eruptions and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refun ned.
Prloe 20 cents per box. For sale by H. r.
.. dooid, or Congress ST., under Con-
gress Square Hotel
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
TO GUARD AGAINST SPIES.

st. Louis, April aa.-Owing to the re-
cent destruction of powder mills at
Easton, Pa, and Santa Cruz, California,
thought to have been caused by Spanish
spies, the managers of eight big powder
companies having their western head
quarters here, have ordered double guards
placed at all points where powder is stored
or manufactured. There are five powder
storehouses at Eureka, Mo-, near this city
and they are being guarded closely, as
thousands of tons of the explosive are in
storage there
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
.GREYHoUNDs TO GO TO SEA.

Washington, April 29.-The ocean grey
hounds of the American line will be put
to sea at once without further equip
ments. These vessels have been fitted with
armor protection over all their exposed
machinery, and have already good
batteries. 1t is rumored that they carry
in their holds some guns of heavy caibre
which will be, mounted when they are in
blue water. 1t is also rllmored that they
are to head directly for the coast of Spain
where they will lie and wait for SPANS h
prizes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
CHARGES AGAINST HANNA.

Washington, April 2a.-The charges
against Hon. M. A. Hanna, in connection
with his election to the U. IS. Senate.
made by the state Senate of Ohio have
been received by the Vice President and
will probably BIO laid before the Senate
Monday. It is presumed that the docu.
ment will be referred to the COMMITTEES on
privileges and elections.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30

Madrid. has received notification from the
cable company that the Spanish govern
ment would not permit the delivery of
his despatch about the bombardment of
Matanzas. This explains the impression
prevailing at Madrid that the American
vessels were compelled to retire, which
Information was obtained through tine
Spanish official version of the lombard
ment,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
TERRIBLE POWDER EXPLOSION.

San Francisco, April 90. News has just
reached the city of terrible explosion of
powder that was being carried by pack
train to the Candelaria mine in Mexico
on April last. The train consisted of
1l0 mules with fort attendants. 1t is re-
perted that 21S boxes of powder and 20, 900
caps exploded and that fifteen men and
forty mules were killed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
BANCROFT READY TO DEPART

Boston, April 29.-The United States
gunboat Bancroft remained anchored in
the upper harbor tonight, waiting for the
heavy sea, which was still running in the
bay, to subside. Lieut.. Wilson. the
navig lting officer, says that everything is
in readiness for the war VESSELS densr 20
ure ard she will leave port early tomor-
row for Norfolk. 'i
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30

The use of dynamite in war presents
possibilities of destruction to life and
j. op erty more terrible than anything of
which our fathers dreamed How the
explosive is used on land and sea is told
IN an interesting article in the..next issue
oi.thelPortland Sunday Times.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
THE FIRST APPOINTMENT.

Washington. April S9.-The President
has selected Campbell Emery McMichaeI
as assistant ad]utant general of the
volunteers. Mr.. McMiohael is a son Of
Col. Clayston McMichael owner of the
Philadelphia North American.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
MONUM TO FREDERICK DOUG,
LASS

Washington, April a9.-The depart
ment of state has been informed by Min.
lister Powell at Port au Prince, Hayti,
that the Haytien republic has donated
$1,000 toward the erection of monument
by the citizens of Rochester, N. Y, in
that city to the memory of the late Fred :.
erick Douglass. at one time minister
resident and consul general to Hayti.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
A YELLOW FEVER EXPERT.

Philadelphia, April 29.-Dr. John NJ.
Guieteras of the University of Pennsyl-
vania who for the past few years has been
the Philadelphia repres sentative of the
Cuban Junta has been ordered by the
government to go at once to Tampa, Fla. !,
guarding of the American troops from
the climatic diseases they will encounter.
DIR. Guiteras is a government expert in
tropical diseases. especially yellow fever.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
DID NOT SUPPLY GOVERNMENT

Washington, April 29-Nayal officers
were very much concerned this morning
at the reported destruction of the pow
der factory at Dover, N. j., and wires
were put, to work instantly with the re-
suit OF showing that the concern suffer-
ing from the explosion was not the one
supplying the government with powder.
but was the Atlantic works.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
WHAT GERMANY WILL DO.

Madrid, April 29.-(9 p. MIA great
impression has been produced by rumor
that Germany has issued note declaring
she will not oppose the landing Of
troops in the Philippines, but will not
permit any bombardment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
TRAIN ROBBERY.

Ell Pasco. Tex, April 29.-The west
bound Southern Pacific passenger train,
No. 2, was taken in charge by four
masked men at Comstock, Texas, at mid
night last night, two miles west of the
station. The robbers wrecked the through
safe in the express car and took the en-
000
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
SAMPSON VERY BRIEF.

Washington, April 29.-Secretary Long
has received a brief despatch from Adj
miral Sampson, reporting the firing on
Matanzas. The Admiral says that few
shots were thrown at the defenses. He
gives no details of the affair or It's results.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
EPWoRTH LEAGUE ANNIVERSARY

Bangor, April 29-The evening session
of the Eastern Maine Methodist conference
was devoted to the anniversary of the
Epworth league. Able addresses were
made by Rev. W. I. Haven. D. D., and
President A. W. Harris of the University
OF Maine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30

Privateering in wars, ancient and mod
ern, described in the Sunday Times. See
the copy Of the letters of marque issued
by the Southern Confederacy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
OBLIGED TO TURN.

St. Vincent, April 29.-Two Spanish
transports probably the San Francisco
and the Ciudad de Cadiz) have just re-
turned here with three Spanish torpedo
boats (most likely the Azor, Rayo and
Ariete) The Spaniards say two of the tor
pedo boats have been slightly damaged,
owing to collision. They claim the
boats will be able to put to sea again to-
morrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
AMERICA wRETCHEDLY WEAK.

Madrid, April 29-(s a. m. )-There have
been no disturbances here and the news
papers continue their weak efforts to be-
little the United States fleet and its work.
The impartial says:
"All the world now knows that Ame-
RIGA tried to bluff Spair by war threats
which she is unable to fulfil. America
on being called. shows wretchedly weak
hand. Its real strength is exactly known
five iron clads, two belted cruisers, three
unbelted, the tasted and most powerful
cruisers and 12 other cruisers. All the
rest are theatrical supers."
SPAIN DEFEATED NELSON.
London, April 29.-Letters dated April
10 were received hers today from Tene.
rife. Canary Islands, They say that
placards signed by the mayor had been
posted ON the walls of Santa Cruz, calling
upon the Spsniards to rise in defense Of
their country, saying they defeated the
great Nelson and others, and setting forth
that today they will yanquish the Ameri-
cans.
Santa Cruz, the letters say, is full of
troops The bull ring has been converted
into barracks and about 1900 troops
With artillery have been sent to Fort
Aratsvo at Santa Cruz.
1t is said that fertilization is provided
with very fine guns, including some
krupps and four a5-ton Spanish guns.
MADRID'S DERISIVE LAUGHTER.
Madrid, April go. -(1O a. m. lit was
officially announced today that "the
Notifications of Matanzas have not suffer-
ed, in spite of the 800 shells fired by the
American feet and that s'not one man
was killed or wounded thereby"
In official circles the stories of the
bonn bardment received via the United
States are read with shouts of derisive
laughter Is
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
THE ABBIE STUBS IN DANGER.

Boston. April 29.-The agents of the
three masted schooner Abbie c. Stubs of
New Haven, say she is in the blookaded
harbor of Cardenas AS she is the only
American vessel in that port, her agents
fear that she may be seized by the
Spaniards.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
BY SUPERIOR BATTING.
Boston Won from Washington with Pony
Battery. .F f

Washington, April 80. Boston won by
superior batting and Washington's error.
Setback injured himselfslightly by falling
in the seventh, and was succeeded by
Wagner. Attendance $780,. The score:
WASHINGTON.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
WANTS TO SEE THE FUN.

Madrid, April s9.-Japan has requested
permission for a Japanese naval officer
to watch the operations in the Philip
pines from the Spanish headquarters.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
CAPTAIN GETS A CROSS.

London, April 29.-It is announced in
a special despatch from Madrid this eve
ming that the captain of the Spanish
steamer Montserrat, the vessel which was
bound for Havana with valuable cargo
and which succeeded in making the port
of Cienfuegos, province of Santa Clara,
has been decorated with the Red Cross,
and has been granted a special pension.
I. DON'T WANT TRUTH KNoWN.i
New York, April 29.-The correspond
emit here of the Fabra News A ency of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
TO EXPEL AMERICAN CITIZENS.

London, April pa special despatch
from Madrid says the Spanish govern
ment is going to expel all United States
citizens from Spain. as
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
GLADSTONE NEARs END.

R.London, April ga private despatch
frem HAwafden to prominent politician
iP fhis city, Says Mr.. Gladstone is
cspiely nearing his end.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
TEMERARIo AT ANCHOR.

Buenos Ayres, April 2O.-Tke Spanish
torpedo cruiser Temerario is still at
anchor today in front of the small bay.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
A CARD.

We guarantee every bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and will refund the money to
any one who is not satisfied after using
it. 1t is the most successful medicine in
the world for bowel complaints, both for
children and adults. For sale by D. W.
Heseltine & Co., 3S7 Congress ST., Ed
ward W. Stevens, 1O7 Portland St, King
S. Raymond, Cumberland Mills, VIM. Ok
nard, 92l Congress St, II. p. S. Goold,
Congress Square Hotel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
TO THE PUBLIC.

Knowing Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy to be medicine of great worth and
merit and especially valuable for coughs,
colds, Group and whooping cough, we
will hereafter warrant every bottle
bought of us, and will refund the money
to anyone who is not satisfied after using
two-thirds of rs or so cent bottle. D.
wv. Heseltine, 3S7 Congress ST., Edward
w. Stevens, l07 Portland St., King S.
Raymond, Cumberland Mills, VIM. Ok
nard, 92l Congress ST., II. p. S. Goold,
Congress Square Hotel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-03
Consumption Positively Cured.

Mr.. Il. b. Greeyc, merchant, Of
Chilhowie, Va, certites that he had
consumption, was given up to die,
sought all medical treatment that
money could procure, tried all
cough remedies he could hear of, but
got no relief: spent many nights sit
ting up in a chair; was induced to try
DR.. Kings New Discovery, and was
cured by use Of two bottles. For past
three years has been attending to bus
mess and says DR.. Kings New Dis
covery is the grandest remedy ever
made, as it has done SO much for him
and also for others in his community.
Dr.. Kings New Discovery is guaran-
teed for Coughs. Colds and Consump-
tion. 1t don't fail Trial bottles free
at w. II. Prideaux Drug store. -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-03
Newspaper Advertising

In the United States. \ book Of two
hundred pages, containing catalogue
Of about six thousand newspapers, be-
ing all that are credited by the Amcri-
can Newspaper Directory December
edition for 1897 with having regular
issues of 1000 copies or more. Also
separate State maps of each and every
State OF the American Union, naming
those towns only in which there are
issued newspapers having more than
900 circulation. The book ISSUED
December II, 1897 will be sent post
age paid, to any address, on receipt
of one dollar. Address the George
=. Rowell Advertising Co., 10 Spruce
ST., New York.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-03

There will be special meeting of
Mineral Point Lodge No |. +. and \.
NJ, next Tuesday night, at the Tenn
pie, for work.
Rev. I. Kent will next Sunday
morning, pay a tribute to the memory
the late Mrs. Chubb, who was so we'll
known and so much loved as pas
tors wife in this city.
\ society meeting of the L. Nj.
church of this city was held on Tues
day evening last, for the selection of
its Minister for the coming year.
There was a large representation of
the church, and, by an almost unani-
nous vote, Rev. Mr.. Kent was invited
to remain as their Pastor for another
year. At the conclusion, Mr.. Kent
was called in, and informed of the
decision of the meeting: and in very
neat speech thanked them for their en-
dorsement, and invitation to remain;
anu luat nc "oulu 40 So ANU with
their help do all he could to further
the spiritual and tempol al interests of
the church. The members then greeted
him and promised their united sup
port to that end. Mr.. Kent came to
this church during the financial de-
preston of the country: but by his
genial manner, laborious work, and
earnest ministry, he has made the
church successful in all her depart
ments. The Democrat congratulates
the church on the wise action it has
taken, and bespeaks for its pastor and
people a prosperous year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-03
Death Of Miss Charlotte Lanc.


The death Of Miss Charlotte, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Lane Of
Dodgcville. occurred at Superior,
and the sad news was received by her
father in Dodgeyille, on Friday morn
ing, Feb. IS. her mother being at her
bedside. She was a lady greatly be-
loved by all. She graduated from
the Dodgevile High school and the
Platteville Normal, and was engaged
as a teacher in the public schools at
Superior. She was a communicate Of
the Episcopal Church, and the burial
service was read by her rector before
the departure of the body from Supe-
rior.
The funeral occurred at Dodgeyille
on Sunday afternoon, at the NJ. +.
church, and was conducted BY the
pastor Rev. VIM. Atkinson. The
Eastern Star service was also held
many members being present.
A wide circle of friends throughout
Iowa county. and elsewhere, extend
sincere sympathy to the bereayed
household in their great affection. The
severe snow storm prevented the
attendance at the funeral Of very many
from neighboring cities and towns.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-03
BREWER & PENHALLEGON.
OtIlcers Of st. Joseph's Society

Officers of st. Joseph's Society.
At the last meeting Of the st. ,Io-
seph society the following officers
were elected:
President John Gorgen.
Vice President Conrad Schaum-
berg.
Secretary Jacob Dresen, Sr.
Treasurer Henry Frcden.
Standard Bearer Peter Ellingen.
Marshal Alois Burghart.
Janitor Jacob Gorgen.
Member Executive Committee John
Peter for three years
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-03
Iscnienli)e
Our bargain counter Gundry & Gray

For some time, | have suffered with
rheumatism and tried every imagin-
able remedy, without effect Mr..
i. G. 5. Wells advised me to try
Chambcrlains Pain Balm, telling me
that ii had cured many eases Of long
standing like mine. have used -four
and feel sure that one more bottle will
make my cure complete =. KoNTz,
Claremorc, Ark. Sold at Vivian's
Pharmacy. %
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-03
Wanted--ifOrscs.

Two loads Of first-class horses.
Must be OF good color, stylish, active,
and good movers. Will be at Cham.
ley hotel. Mineral Point, on March
,. Horses from to years old. The
highest market price will be paid.
% II. T.. LIGHT.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-03

Are made by The La Crosse Weekly
Chronicle. 1t is j6-coumn family
paper, full Of Wisconsin news, stories
and general information. 80 cents
a year. Sample copy free on applica-
tion. Three months trial for 10 cents
Address
ELLIS y. USHER, Proprietor,
La Crosse, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-03-03
Miss Ida lioSken

Has just received from New York u
full line of French patterns, She has
opened Fashion parlor with Mrs.
Hewitt's Drcssmaking Parlors, where
the ladies of Mineral Point can have
their dresses made in the latest artis-
tic style. All styles of French pat
terms for sale. Call and see the new
collars, Russian Jackets, now sleeves,
skirts, coats. Skirt patterns 4Oc.