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The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
NEW ADvERrssnMENrs.
DON'T GO IT BLIND.
Ahefe's No Need to in Portland-The Way
Is Almost Hedged With Guide Posts

Have you ever read newspaper article,
a glowing account of some Incident told
In elusive words to lead you on, and
found it ended up with u proprietary
medicine advertisement? Made you mad
didn't it? And were you convinced OF
the merits of the article? We think not,
because it told the experiences of some
stranger In a PARKWAY town, to take his
word for it was like going it blind It's
very different thing when statement
is subscribed from a citizen; from peo-
pie we know and that's the case here.
Mr. A. j. Adam, of No. 45 Merrill ST..
says: ~ will take my oath that Doan's
Kidney Pills beat anything else l ever
tried, and have had twenty years expe-
rienoe. Now that l know their value l
consider it a personal duty owe to others
to tell them what Doan's Kidney Pills
have done for me. used to work at the
ship yards, but on account Of backache
had to give it up. l got SO that when
handled heavy timbers had to get down
on my hands and knees before could
throw my weight into the lit. My back
would not bear the strain If I attempted
to do it standing. This was my condi-
ton for years, the pain in my buck could
not have been worse if a handful
needles had been jabbed into my back.
could not turn my body without a sidle
unless wished to incur fearful twinge,
ana my condition, if not dangerous, was
at least uncomfortable. I heard about
Doan's Kidney Pills, and though 1 did
not anticipate they would be any i'm
provement on the many remedies had
tried from time to time, procured box
from the drug store of Fl. II. Hay &
SonsE at the junction of Free and Middle
streets. The second day remarked to
my wife that I was feeling better. From
that on went right ahead The pain
has left me. can lift anything and feel
no effect after it,"
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14

divided into IA train districts, each of
train of freight is designated by cipher.
and each car is numbered, and VIII en- the
train masses from one district into an
other q report of tits wired to M. G.
Sturtevant, Superintendent Of Car Ser
vice. whose headquarters are at Montreal,
The progress OF each train land Of each
car Is noted upon blackboard in his
office, and should any detention occur, it
is said to have been copyrighted and that
the Grand Trunk is the only road using
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
How to Look Good.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep. depending entirely on a healthy
condition of all the vital organs. II the
liver be Inactive, you have a bilious
look; II your stomach be disordered, you
have dyspeptic look; If your kidneys
be affected, you have a pinohed look.
Secure good health. and you will surely
have good looks. Electric Bitters" is
o good Alternative and Tonic. Acts
directly on the stomach. liver and kid
neys. Purities the blood, cures pimples,
blotches and boils, and gives good COM
plexion. Every bottle guaranteed. Sold
per bottle.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14

nbia &c dsorees sW, clear; Washington,
e. XIV 1870 20 uegTee olaar: Albany, So degrees
NV yeI eIesr Buffalo, s. degrees, " clear;
Detroit, IS degrees sW eleHPP s ;Ghica e ~
degrees g. cloudy; r. anro maT Hat o. = &C. de-
a 1rsds F q -, cloudy: Bismarck, SO degrees
S S 01 dear A. Jacksonville, "a degrees, E.
clear. --------------
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
MAHER KNOCKED OUT.

Philadelphia, May 1S-At the arena
here tonight, in one minute and tifty-one
seconds Of sparring and fighting, Joe
Goddard, the Barrier Champion, re-.
tired Peter Maher with sort of pivot
punch delivered SO suddenly that hardly
a spectator realized what had come OIL.
Upsto the time he received his quietus.
M aher looked like winner.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
AUXILIARY CRUISER BOARD DIS
SOLVED.

New York, May 13.-Admiral Erben to-
day received official notice that the naval
auxiliary cruiser board would be dis
solved. While the board in it's present
form is to be broken up a number of the
present memb ers will assist Admiral
Erben and Commander Field in the work
of selecting suitable vessels for the mos
quito fleet.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
ORDERED SOUTH.
Maine Regiment Will Go WedzeS.
day or Thursday.
EPECIAL TO TIE pREss.l

Camp Powers, Augusta, NAV 1a-Tbe
First regiment is going to the front. Or
ders were received this afternoon by Gov.
Powers from the Secretary of War for
the First Regiment of Maine. Tinted
States Volunteers, to at once get in rea5i
ness to proceed to Chickamauga at once.
By the latter it means as soon as the regi-
ment can be fully equipped The regi-
ment will start from Augusta next We'd
nesday or Thursday at the latest. The
troops are all ready to move. The ranks
of the different companies are full. The
last company, Co. K, of Brunswick, be-
ing filled and it was at once
mustered in. Not an hour previous to the
receipt of the telegram above referred to,
Gov. Powers appointed Capt. G. G. Nor
ton, of the 9th infantry, q. $. A., as
lieutenant colonel Of the First regiment,
and in addition made the other appoint
ments, not going outside of the regu lar
officers of the regiment. except that Stan
ley P Dennett of Bangor. was appointed
second lieutenant in the Auburn COM
pany.
BOUNTIES TO BE PAID.
Monday morning the payment of
bounties will begin. Privates will re-
ceiye S22; musicians. 1924; corporals. 1913
and surgeons. $34. 1t will take 500, 500
and Gov. Powers has drawn his own
leather to advance this money 1t was re-
ceived by the state treasurer a week or
more ago in the form of checks and cash,
and is ready for the men. The legisla-
ture will be expected to repay it to him
witt interest.
SECOND MAY COME BACK.
The Second regiment will leavs camp
Saturday but good judges predict that it
will be back here in month. Friday,
after company drill, Gen. Richards an
nounced to the company commanders
that upon their arrival home they would
receive orders to at once recruit their com
panies to their full strength and await q
second call The officers expect that the
Second regiment will be called into SER
vice and will be placed along the coast of
Maine.
General Manager George E. Evans of
the Maine Central, and his little boy were
interested visitors in camp on Friday.
The resignation of Col George A.. Phil
brook Of the Second regiment, has not yet
been received. Major Alonzo York of
Skowhegan, is in command of the Second
regiment and all orders are given by him.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
ENSIGN BAGLEY's REMAINS.

Key West, Fla, May 13-The remains
OF Ensign Worth Bagley of the torpedo
this evening to his brother there from
which point they will be taken to his
home in Raleigh, N. c. Brief funeral
services weresheld at st. Paul's Episcopal
church. A number Of officers. with
guard Of marines and sailors from many
ships escorted the body to the church.
Most of the feet officers attended the
services and marched to the wharf. A
salute was given when the body was
placed on the steamer Mascotte.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
SESSION OF THE
HOUSE.

Washington. May 13.-The House today
considered private bills, among them one
to pay the heirs of the late John Roach
S28. 100 for work done on the despatch
boat Dolphin. The bill was debated two
hours, but final action was not taken.
The evening was devoted to pensions,
the House voting to grant one of $50 a
month to Major General Cassius d. Clay,
the famous veteran of the Mexican and
Civil wars
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14

at Plymouth. reports that last Saturday
evening, about half past nine, he saw a
Spanish man OF war chasing an Ameri-
can two-masted merchant steamer into
4 lgeciraslbay west OF. Gibraltar.
IS Eight guns, some shotted and others
blank, were fired, and when the two ves-
sells passed out of sight, the capture
seemed inevitable.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
TRACING FREIGHT OARS

In order to Keep track of its freight
cars accurately the Grand Trunk adopted
an entirely new method last week bv
which it will be possible to know tho loco
tion of any car of through freight and
detect any detention Of freight as som az
it occurs 1t is being used for Govt; ~, ~
classes of freight.
The company's entire system has boa,,
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
Weather Observation.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday. May 13, taken at
p. M, meridian time, the obserya-
ton for each section being given in this
order: temperature, direction of wind.
state of weather:
Boston. SO degrees, sW, clear: New
York, So degrees, SW, clear; Philadel.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
CHARLESTON SLOW.

Vallejo, Cal, May 13.-Mare Island
navy yard officials express tho opinion
that the Charleston will not be ready to
sail before Sunday or Monday. Some of
the material to be sent for the purpose
of repairing Admiral Dewey's vessels can
not be placed on board the cruiser before
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
BURIED IN RUINED BUILDING.

New York, May 13.-Severai men were
killed and a number of others were ter
ribly injured today by the collapse of two
five story fiat buildings in course Of ereo-
ton on East 10th street. The rear and
side walls fell with grinding crash that
was heard for blocks, carrying some rs or
more bricklayers and laborers with them.
When the work of rescue was stopped to-
night, the list of killed included five men.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
REGIMENT ABOUT COMPLETE.

Augusta, May lS.-The mastering in of
the First Maine volunteers was completed
today with the exception Of Lieut.. Col
Z. G. Morton, and one or two minor off,
GERS. They have been ordered and will
be ready to go to Chickamauga on about
Thursday of next week. The Second
Regiment leaevs for home Saturday.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At BOSTON, Boston, g.; Brooklyn, 8.
At New York-New York, 81 Washing
ton. 5.
-, At Pittsburg-St. Louis. 6; Pittsburg,
3.
At Observation-Disclosures s; Balti-
more, 4.
AT Chicago Z; Chicago, 8.
OTHER GA MES.
n At M edford-Tufts, 10; Colby, 6. @ag
At bangor-State College, i'll; Boston
College, a.
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.
AT Fall River-Pawtucket, s; Fall
River, 4.
AT Iaunton-Taunton, 4; Brockton, g.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
ABERDEEN'S RESIGNATION
CEPTED.

London, May BIT is officially an
nounced that the Queen has accepted the
resignation of the Earl Of Aberdeen as
Governor General of Canada, to which
office he was appointed in 1898.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
'scoMPLETELY REpULsED.

Madrid, May IS, p. m.-According to
an official despatch received here from
Havana this evening. three American
Warships attempted to make landing at
Jiootea Yesterday and were completely
repulsed. 4"
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
CONSTANT WATCH ORDERED.

New York, May 10. Urgent orders re-
ceived from the war department within
the last "a hours require the commanders
OF the signal towers on Long Island to
keep their men constantly on watch for
signals from the patrol deet. The life
saving crews are also patrolling the coast.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
ORDERED TO LANCASTER.

Washington. May 13.-Capt. J. G. Til
den has been detached from the Wabash
and ordered to the Lancaster. Lieut..
Commander A. B. Speyers has been
ordered to the Kingston
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
COLUMBIA IN A HURRY.

Provinceton, Mass, May 1B.-The Co.
lumbia arrived off Wood End light at Z
O'Clock this morning and after speaking
the Yankee, put to sea in great
has 9. passing Race Point at S.35. The
destination OF the vessels is not known
here.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
ANOTHER BoMBARDMENT.

Madrid, May 10, II p. ma despatch
from Havana says the Americans have
bombarded Bahia Honda, province of
Pfnar del RfS, west OF Cabanas.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
DEATH OF SENATOR MORRILL'S
WEE. =.

Washington, May lS.-Mrs. Ruth Swan
Morrill,, wife of the venerable Senator
from Vermont, died Mt the family resi-
dence on Thomas Circle today. She had
been seriously i'll for some time but lately
showed considerable improvement.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
MAY MAKE A CATCH.

London, May 13.-Capt. Reach of the
British steamer Norham, which arrived
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
HOW CARDENAS looks NOW.
Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press. J

On board the American Press dispatch
boat Kate Spencer. off Cardenas, May 10.
-(vis Key West) Tho Associated Press
dispatch boat this morning reached the
scene of the fight which occurred on
Wednesday between the torpedo boat
Winslow and three Spanish gunboats sup
portedAby shore batteries.
The gunboat Wilmington was lying
inside the lower bay in command of the
situation. At the upper end of the har-
Dor the partly burned city OF Cardenas.
set on fire by the Wilmington's shell, still
smouldered, while within cables length
lay the ruins of signal station upon
Diana bay, which had been destroyed
after the engagement by force of ma
rines from the Machias.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-14
SCHLEy PUTS out
Flying Squadron Sails Under
Sealed Orders.

Newport News, Va, May 13.-Five YES
sells of the flying squadron. led by the
flagship Brooklyn, steamed out of Hamp-
ton Roads at 4. 30 this afternoon. and
after passing the Virginia capes. took a
southerly course, going, it is said, to
augment Admiral Simpsons fleet now in
the vicinity of Porto Rico. The vessels
were the battleships Massachusetts and
Texas, the despatch boat Scorpion and
the collier Sterling.
Hundreds of people stood on the dock
and waved and shouted a Good speed to
the departing men, After passing
through the Capes the Scorpion took the
lead, acting as scout. The ships passed
the capes as 71S o'clock. After reaching
the open sea, it is said the vessels took
the middle course. proceeding under full
steam The cruisers Minneapolis and
New Orleans were left behind as was
also the auxiliary cruiser, St. Paul.
At s O'Clock tonight the Minneapolis
steamed out at full speed to overtake the
squadron. Late this evening Capt Sigs-
bee Of the St. Paul received orders to
proceed at midnight. The st. Paul will
join the New Orleans at Old Point, and
both vessels will then put to sea. They
are expected to overtake Commodore Sch-
ley tomorrow or Sunday morning. The
fact that the Sterling, laden with 1000
tons OF coal, accompanied the fleet, indi-
Gates that long sail is to be made.
1t is reported that fotilla of Spanish
torpedo boats has been sighted cruising
along the Atlantic coast and that the
flying squadron has been ordered to In
tercept and sink them, but an officer of
the ST. Paul discredits the rumor. Com
modore Sohley left under sealed orders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13
WILLIAMSBURG.
Hospital Natters-Tools u Hunt-Per.
sount Notes.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. January H.
(special.)-T regular quarterly meeting
Of the Asylum Board was called to-day
to be held on the 10Th at IL A. NJ. The
Executive Committee passed an order TO
put in thorough repair the entire tee-
phone system of the hospital. The line
has not been in good working order for
some time.
The Methodists are advertising 'tacky
party to come off tomorrow night at
the courthouse for the benefit OF the
church. 1t is expected that handsome
sum will be realized.
Mr.. William r. Jordan, from Smthfeld.
who has been over here the past week
hunting. left for home this evening with
his fine pack of hounds. Mr.. Jordan,
during his stay in our town. was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs Lane, Jr. Before
taking the boat on James river, Mr.. Jor-
dan, with several well-known devotees
Of the chase. spent several hours hunting
on Kings Mil farm.
Editor Johnston, of the Gazette. left
for Richmond this morning on business
connected with his paper.
Among those who went down to New
port News to-day were Mr.. John w.
Jones Or. h and ex-County-Treasurer
Thomas Newman, or YORK
Magruder- will give a supper on
the 18th, Lees birthday, to the members
of the camp and the Sons of Veterans.
Mrs. Tyler continues to improve, and
Mrs. Alec Richardson and Mrs. Robert
l.. Griffin are also mending rapidly.
Northern parties are preparing to open
a large lumber yard in the western part
OF the town, which will be a great con-
venience 10 our people, especially builders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13
HAMPTON.
4 Pretty MarriHge-To BuiId a Rail-
rO0d-Personni Notes.

! HAMPTON, VA. January 12-(Special)
st. Johns church was the scene of a very
pretty marriage at 5 o'clock this after
noon. The interior Of the church was
/ handsomely decorated in white and green
for the occasion. The contracting parties
We're Mr. Henry Curtis Blackiston and
! Miss Mary Marrow. daughter Of one Of
! our leading merchants d. G. Marrow
/ At the hour appointed and as the strains
/ Of the wedding march echoed through the
sacred edifice. the ushers-Dr. Thomas T..
/ Hope, Macall Blackiston and W II.
/ Peek Of Hampton EdlOe Morecock. Of
Newport News. +. It. Perkins, of Ches-
! tertown, Md. and VIII Rose, of Wash
ington, ID. C.-advanced slowly up the
aisle followed by the bridesmaids-Mis
Lizzie Ivy, Ann w. Chisman. and Ellie
| Hollyday, OF Hampton. Margaret Bryan
of the University OF Virginia. and Fan
ME Brown. of Arlington, Va. The brides
maids were attired in white organdie
and pink satin sashes and wells, and
carried pink carnations with maiden
hair ferns Next came the maid OF
hOnOr-Miss LaVinia Curle Peek-in sal
mOn-pink satin. and bearing in her hands
La France roses She Immediately pre-
coded the bride who was escorted by her
brothers, DR.. Charles T. Marrow and
George y. Marrow. She was handsomely
gOwnod in white satin with muslin de
sole and pearl trimmings. Her veil was
caught with a brooch of diamonds and
pearls and her bouquet was composed
of lovely bride roses. She is one of the
fairest daughters Of the town and made
a charming picture. At the ohancel she
was met by the groom and his best man.
Mr.. l.. Marshall Won Schilling, and the
words that made them one were soon
spoken by Rev. c. y. Bryan, the rector
OF the church.
After the ceremony there was an ele-
giant reception at the home Of the brides
father. This was followed by a german
IN honor of the event. at the Armory.
Mr.. and Mrs Blackiston left by the Bay
Line steamer for an extended tour.
The bride was the recipient OF a number
Of handsome and useful presents.
Mrs Sam. w. Phillips is very sick with
pneumonia at her home in the county.
Mr.. Darling has obtained a franchise
from the Council TO construct railroad
on King street TO the town limits, and
the public is to be congratulated that he
has taken this step, as he always pushes
such matters to successful termination.
We may confidently look for the road
to be built i'm a short time.
The Pythians have perfected arrange
ments for their celebration on next Tues
day night number Of invitations have
been sent out and a pleasant occasion Is
anticipated
Miss Julia NJ. Armlstead still remains |
quite sick.
A meeting Of the taxpayers Of the town |
is called by the Council in the court |
house tomorrow night. TO take into con- |
sideration the amending of the town
charter so as TO issue bonds for the con-
struction of a sewerage system and for |
paving purposes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13
Charlottesville Mention.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, January u.
(Special)-A delegation of Odd-Fellows
from this city returned yesterday from
Stanardsville, where on Monday evening
they instituted a lodge ~ that place,
with the following officers: J. s. Chap
man. noble grand; DR.. r. w. Pennington,
Vice-grand: DR.. h. ". Sims, recording
secretary; Or. Davis, treasurer; Rev. w.
A. Conrad chaplain. The new lodge (No.
1907 starts out with fiattering prospects.
The committee from this city consisted
Of O. +. OmohundrO, j. +. Elliott George
Dunn. +. Il. Purvis, Julian Carroll, J. w.
Christmas, and Frank Terrell.
At the regular monthly meeting of the
Chamber OF Commerce last evening a
communication was read from Mr.. Il. G.
Glass. OF Lynchburg, in regard to the
holding of the school Of methods in Char
lOttesville next summer. The matter was
referred 10 a committee, consisting Of
Messrs. NJ. c. Thomas, +. NJ. wills, and
G. h. Stevens.
The Chamber also guaranteed the sum
OF S5 towards the expsnse involved In
bringing back to the city Faxon Atner-
ton. in case the amount already sub
scribed by citizens proves insufficient.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13

Hanna. OF Baltimore: Mr. John Adams.
OF Tazewell: Messrs. Fred. Mailer and
Poague, OF Raleigh: Mr. Samuel Kramer,
of Durham, and Mrs. j. s. Miller, OF
Kansas City.
On the 9th OF December, at Appomattox
Courthouse. at a mass-meeting Of farm
ers resolutions were passed protesting
against the proposal 10 abolish the Office
OF Commissioner of Agriculture. A num-
Der OF prominent farmers OF Appomattox
county. including Messrs. w. r.. Isbel.
]. <. Thornhill. william Drinkard, ID. A.
Isanghorne. r. l.. Stratton. T.. NJ. Taylor.
and others have I'm consequence Of the
aforementioned resolutions, drawn up
and signed a letter 20 their representative.
Mr.. w. II. Lyon. insisting that the meet
ing OF the 9th was poorly attended and
not sufficiently advertised. and was not
composed OF representative farmers, and
that the resolutions do not convey the
sentiments Of the farmers OF Appomattox
county, who are eager for retrenchment
and reform.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13
STANTON.
Banks Hold Annual Meetings-Per-
sonaI and Political.

STAITNTON. VA, January l2.-(Special.)
Lieutenant Governor Edward Echois
spent a part OF the day at his home, IN
Ills city. yesterday. returning TO Rich
mond in the afternoon. While he was here
the National Valley Bank, Of which Mr..
rcbole is vice-president. had its annual
meeting Of stockholders. All the old Off
GERS and directors were reelected semi
annual dividend of 3 per cent. was de-
clared as Of December 3lst ultlmo.
The augusta National Bank held SINH
ler roaefing likewise re-electing its old
roster Of officers, and continuing the same
directorate. A dividend of per cent. TOT
the past six months was declared ana d
fraction over per cent. was passed 10
surplus account. a.
Mrs. Alexander +. Robertson ana Miss
puval are in Richmond as delegates 70
the convention Of the Daughters OF INC
American Revolution.
Afr Henry G. Barnhart has received Il
letter from Professor William y. Atwood
of Rlacksburg. the States EntOmoloSls'
saving that he viii be present at me
meeting Of Augusta Fruit Growers. rms
gathering will meet in stanton Satur-
day 10 confer as 10 the plan 10 be pur-
sued to avoid the ravages OF the san Jose
scale. Threatening the fruit OF ms sec
ton =. 49,.
Mr. and Mrs. William b. Hyer left TINS
v,sek for Pasadena. Cal. where they Will
make quite a protracted visit.
Last night. at the West-End Bapust
chanel an entertainment was given
Greatly 10 the enjoyment OF the Sunday
school children. After music and recita-
lions the children were laden with toys
and sweet things. and later collection
was taken 10 provide for the debt on the
chanel DIR. J. T. Wayman is superlntenu-
ent ~ the school and Mrs. ChaIles
Hutcheson is the director Of music
So mild is the weather up here In tne
MOT ntains that passengers rae coi"i"i
ablv In the sumner trolley-cars.
II IS understood that In addition 10 tne
other gentlemen whose names have Deen
given by the Dispatch in connection win
the position. the Hon. A. a; Gray OF
lrluvanna. and Frank 7. Glasgow, OF
7 e,,,neton will be urged as candidates for
tho Democratic nomination for Congress
In the Tenth District.