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The herald., 1898-02-06
WHERE CURFEW
RINGS THE
YEAR ROUND.

Within the last two years a series of
experiments has been ON trial in the
United States which at first excited
any amount of ridicule and then ceased
to attract attention. These consisted
of the passage in a number of large
towns of what We're called curfew or
dinances. providing that after say nine
o'clock at night persons of a certain
age, generally less than fifteen, should
not be upon the streets under penalty
of arrest
Investigation as to the effect of the
passage of these ordinances has shown
without a single exception that the re-
suit has been beneficial in high degree.
1t is doubtful if it would be possible
now to repeal the ordinances which at
the time of their passage caused so
tremendous an uproar.
In order to demonstrate exactly how
these ordinances We're liked in towns
where they had been given a fair trial,
the Chiefs of Police in several of the
more notable places We're asked to give
their opinions of the laws working.
This is what they said:
Lincoln, Neb.-The curfew ordinance
passed by the City Council February 3,
1896 has given satisfaction in every
respect. The only opposition comes
from the criminal class, so to speak
Cities and towns in almost every state
in the Union have applied for copy
Of our ordinance.
J. D. PARKER.
Chief of Police
Des Moines, Iowa-The curfew ord-
nance. so far as this city is concerned,
is a success. It is certainly AN improve
ment over the old and results in a
great deal less trouble for the police.
The general sentiment of our people
heartily endorses it. There is no oppo-
sition from any quarter. The curfew
ordinance is strictly enforced. The
Mayor is very emphatic upon the sub
ject and sees that the law is carried
out. FRED JOHNSON,
Chief of Police.
ST. Joseph, Mo.-The curfew became
one of the ordinances of this city on the
18th of May 1896 and has fully justi-
fed the expectation of its most SAN
guine friends. l beg leave to say that
it has proved an unqualified success
and at the present time I am also safe
in saying that a least seven-eighths of
the people of this city give it their sin
cere and cordial approval and support.
1t has been instrumental in keeping
hundreds of children off the streets and
away from public places at night who
previous to the passage and enforce
ment of the curfew We're accustomed
to run at will at all hours of the night.
There has been a reduction of fully so
per cent. in commitments to the reform
school, of both sexes. 1t has been in
strumental in breaking up several
gangs of juvenile thieves with which
the city was infested previous to the
curfew 1t lessons crime, reduces taxes
and is also a blessing to parents who
have children who defy home restraints.
JNO. BRODER,
Chief of Police.
Denver, Colo.-Our curfew ordinance
is but a recent enactment but we have
every reason to believe that it will
work very satisfactorily.
j. +. FARLEY,
Chief of Police.
Copyright, 1898, by Bachelor Syndicate.
The herald., 1898-02-06

cry still exists, there are engines that
if they lived could vow allegiance to
Uncle Sam.
The improvements in locomotives
have been very great within the last
few years. The accompanying illustra-
tion indicates this. The regulation en-
gine that is seen coming eastward from
China is Reproduced from photo
graph taken of a machine" that has
just been shipped to the Orient with
eight companions The other affair
which plays the opposite part to the
locomotive is a combination engine and
car of brand new design. 1t also is re-
produced from a photograph.
The first locomotive mentioned is of
the type known as the Mogul and with
in a few weeks will be running on the
The herald., 1898-02-06

Lu Han Railway of China. The gauge
is standard and with the exception OF
the six wheel tender the design strong
ly resembles an American locomotive
of the latest pattern. Its water tank
holds 1000 gallons and the tender is
big enough to hold seven tons of coal
at once.
Its makers say there is no reason
why it should not equal in speed the
famous 999 of the New York Central
and it is believed that this engine will
really establish new speed re 2ord in
China and give the population of that
far away land another opportunity to
wonder at the multitude of the crea-
tions of the foreign devils.
The combina ton car and engine.
which is not going to China, but will
The herald., 1898-02-06
AT Waterloo.

One hundred and forty nine thousand
men were engaged at Waterloo, of
whom 81 900 were killed or taken pfs-
oners In proportion to the number en-.
gagged Waterloo was one of the bloodi-
est battles OF history, not less than So
per cent. of the whole number being
placed hors de combat. The British ar
tdllery fired 9,426 rounds, or one for
every Frenchman killed in the battle.
The herald., 1898-02-06
Sure Cure for Warts.

1t is we'll established that toads Al
productive Of warts, and here ds II
counter charm to effect their remova
Steal a piece Of raw meat.-it mus
be stolen,-rub the warts, and bury tt
meat under the caves Of the hous
where water drips on 1t. When tn
meat decays and disappears so will tn
warts
The herald., 1898-02-06
Burns. the Poet.

At a recent sale of Burns manuscripts
in London two poems. embracing only
three folio pages, sold for $40. The
poet lived for four years at Dumfries
on from $50 to $40 a year and support
ed a family of seven members on that
sum.
The herald., 1898-02-06
A LAKE
OF WINE
lO4 FEET LONG,

Two kissing, groaning steam pumps
have recently completed a laborious
task extending over five days, that
task being to fill with wine the great
The herald., 1898-02-06

IAgrande Larow Of Lamar, Mo-,
winds himself up i'll his beard every
morning just as regularly as a man
The herald., 1898-02-06
THE LONGEST BEARD THAT WAS
EVER GROWN By ANYONE.

with an inch or two over for the sake
of full measurement.
If he should "do up" those tremend-
The herald., 1898-02-06

Gus whiskers as a woman does her
luXuriant hair, when nature has so
gifted her, he would look like an eX-
The herald., 1898-02-06

winds his watch at night. He is forced
to do this or else be very uncomfort-
able, for his beard is seven feet long,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-11
CERVERA MUST Fight.
Fleet and Troops TO ACT Together in Taxing
Santiago.

Copyright, 1S9$ by The Associated Press.)
on Board The Associated Press
Dispatch Boat Wanda. off Santiago le
Cuba, Thursday. June 9-6 J. Al-Vi&
Kingston. ia, June 10.-1140 4. NJ
It is believed the navy will follow the
landing of troops by forcing the pas
sage Of the narrow channel leading to
he harbor of Santiago de cuba. fishing
up the sunken mines and compelling
\ !miral Cervera to make a stand
If the destruction of the Spanish fleet
is successfully carried out it win end
the last vestige Of Spanish dominion
in eastern Cuba.
The harbor Of Guantanamo is com
pletelv under the control OF The Amer
lean fleet and the landing Of marines at
that point is expected TO occur stimuli
taneously with the landing of troop
at Santiago de Cuba.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-11
MAIL NOT BOTHERED.
Reports OF Losses by Soldiers Denied by Pos
Office Department

Washington. June lo-Postmaster Gen
raj Smith requests The Associated Pres
% state that all reports indicating tina
post office inspectors or other official
nave been detailed or authorized to opoi
letters within the mails are untrue an'
misleading. The privacy Of the mails a
40 time. under any condition or corcum
stances. anywhere, viii be invaded durinf
The war.
All mail property addressed and upo
which sufficient postage is paid. will b.
delivered to headdrosses as expeditiousll
and scrupulously as it ever has been.
The post office inspectors detailed TO.
!uty at Key West and Tampa and TIL
various military camps. are simply per
forming duty in connection with the es
-abishment and perfection Of the posta
service. All post office inspectors so de
tailed are under the direction Of the chic
Inspectors, post office department..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-11
AT MADRID:

Madrid, June 10.-2 p M--The minis
ter for foreign affairs, Duke Amodo-
var de Rio, says there is no truth in
the statements that the cable commit.
nication with Santiago de Cuba has
been cut. He says that he received
dispatches from there. this morning.
The duke also denied that Lieut.. r.
De CarranZa. formerly naval attache
Of the Spanish legation at Washington,
had been arrested in Canada He also
said he was not aware that they were
to be expelled from Canada.
Answering further questions, he said
he had received no further news from
the Philippines nor had he any infor-
nation regarding the rumor in the
United States that the Spanish torpedo
boat destroyer Terror had been sunk
by an American warship.
A semi-oftcial note issued. today,
says Spanish letters continued to be
seized in the United States, even
though addressed to foreigners. The
note adds: IF this measure, unpre-
cedented in war between civilized peo-
pies. is persisted in Spain will make
reprisals upon the property of Ameri-
cans in Spain"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-11
LOSING VALUABLE TIME.
Monterey Loses Coal a. Sea and Puts in al
San Diego.

San Diego, Cal, juno 10.-The United
States steamer Monterey and her coal
.onsort, the BrutuS. supposed to be
peelng towards Honolulu and Manila
we're sighted, at noon. today, steaming
'oulh towards San Diego at good
ate of speed, They arrived off the bar
Il ; P. NJ, and separated. the Brutus
going about 1--WE miles south and an
choring near Coronado Island, while
ne Monterey came in and dropped an
Choir off the coal bunkers. A great
crowd was on the wharf.
Paymaster Rogers and an ensign
came ashore. Paymaster Rogers stat
ed that they had simply come in here
for coal and water and would sail, %
morrow afternoon, for Honolulu. Be-
ing asked if there was anything the
matter with the engines, machinery Or
crew, he said Nothing whatever, all *
well on board"
Coal is now being taken on. Tho en-
sign stated that they met heavy wealth
er the second day out and lost over 50
tons which was secured in the netting
on the Monterey's decks.
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LET THEM LuRx.
-Four Spanish Warships Reported Near
Capes Of Virginia.

Newport News, June 11.-2 i. MA
dispatch just received from Fort Mon
roe says: Intense excitement was
caused at Fort Monroe, last night,
shortly after O'clock, by a dispatch
received from The signal station at
Cape Henry. stating that Spanish
warships were lurking in that vicinity.
y short while later message waa re-
ceived from Washington instructing
The commandment If the folt to be on
the alert
Reports rs to the number Of ships
seen conflict. A lieutenant who was
seen, after midnight, said he had been
informed that Spanish battlcship.
two cruisers and d torpedo boat had
been caught under the scarchlight at
Cape Henry steaming from a northerly
direction.
AS soon as it was reported that the
enemys Warships had been sighted,
there was great activity at the fort.
The big searchlight began to sweep the
bay and signals We're flashed to the
cruiser Minneapolis, auxiliary cruiser
Dixie and the dynamite cruiser Buffalo,
which are anchored off Old Point
Quarters We're sounded and the crews
hastily prepared the ships for action
The gunners took positions at helr
POSTS. where they We're ordered to re-
main during the night. The search
ights were playing on thu water In
he fort ammunition was hurried to the
zig guns and the troops ordered 10
heir posts.
Some Of the officers were with their
antilles at the hotels ana burIers were
dispatched for them. The men sour
led out Of the hotels and FASTENED to
he fort. IN the camp of the Maryland
roops orders We're given to sleep in
heir clothes With their guns close.
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AMERICANS GOOD ENOUGH.
Investigating Charges Of Aliens Employed on
Government Work. Portland.

Portland. Me, June 10.-An invest
CATION of the charges that aliens are
employed on the government works at
this city to the exclusion of Americans
has been set on foot. All of the work
men at Diamond Island have been noti-
fled to bring proofs of citizenship with
them when they come to work, tomor-
row. Fifteen Americans have recently
been taken on who had been told re-
peatedly that there was no work for
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-11
ON THE BLOCKADE.
Night Torpedo Boat Attack Discredied-A
Sharp Outlook Kept

Copyright. 1885 ny The Associated Press
ON Board The Associated Press Dis
patch Boat DauntlcSs. off Santiago De
Cuba. June J. via Kingston. ia. June G.
Friday night it was believed that a night
attack on the American fleet by one or
both of the torpedo boat destroycrs with
the Spanish fleet had been frustrated by
the vigilance of the New Orleans, and
that the dcstroyers had been repulsed and
driven back into the harbor by the hot
fire poured into them by the New Or
leans, New York and Massachusetts.
1t was this heavy firing which led to
the report which reached Port Antonio.
Saturday, that the Spanish destroyer Ter
ror had been surrounded and sunk Fri
day night, as She was trying to slip into
Santiago harbor. Ihe latter report is
now known to have had no foundation
and there is conflict of opinion among
the officers of the fleet as to whether the
New Orleans had in reality met a tor
poio boat.
When the firing was begun. Friday
might. it was dark ana the object at
which the guns on our ships were direct
"a seemed to be moving close in shore,
\ railroad line connects Santiago with
Cave Point at a distance of Is miles the
site of iron manufactures. The track
runs along the waters edge, and the
trains which carry supplies and probably
war material are only run at night and
without lights.
1t is possible that in the darkness a fast
moving train may have been mistaken
as one was, last week, for a torpedo boat
But the discovery by the Porter of two
torpedoes, Saturday afternoon floating in
the water two miles from shore tended
TO strengthen the theory of those who in
sisted that torpedo attack had been at
tempted. The torpedoes We're of the
Schwartzkopf pattern, which Is not used
by our ships. II they were discharged at
one of our vessels by the destroyers, the
Spaniarts must have had bad case of
nervous fright, as one had on only a
practice head, a blank cartridge
This fact leads to the belief that the
torpcdoes picked up by the Porter were
fred, Friday morning, at the Merrimac !
when she was discovered entering the |
neck of the harbor, probably by the cruz |
ser Reina Mercedes, which now lies dis !
mantled wreck off Smith Cay, where the
harbor neck broadens. After being fred /
they may have drifted out with the tide |
II this theory is confirmed, the momen-
tary panic caused by the sudden appear
ance of our ship andN the belief which /
probably prevailed. that the whole Amer
can fleet was attempting to force an en-
trance, might account for premature
discharge of a torpedo before the war
head was fixed.
\ sharp lookout is maintained by the
olockading Squadron in guarding against
light torpedo attacks. and it has already
ed to firing by our ships upon each other
on at least two occasions. During the
asst week, the Texas fired upon the Mar
Ilehead and the Vixen, and both the lat
er vessels had narrow escapes. Only the
lash of their signal .gnts. on the occa-
sion in question, and the fortunate bad
aim of the gunners of the Texas saved
hem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-11

WASHINGTON, June 10.-One of the
maze Of doubt and contradiction as to
the dispatch of the first army of inya-
sion to Cuba: one thing stands out
clearly. namely, that the government
feelings are strong in its present posi-
ton and plan IS moving cautiously and
with the deliberation which it believes
VIII secure success unattended with
disasters With this main purpose in
view the army and navy are cooper
ating toward the despatch Of the
troops, some p, 900 in number, under q
strong escort Of naval conveys, made
up of 16 warships headed by the battle
ship Indiana.
Unattended by this strong Acct. tn,
troops might have left, last Friday,
when enc strong naval convoy was
ready for this service. Since then
however, reports have come as to the
presence Of Spanish ships in the North
Atlantic Realizing that nothing was
to be gained by haste ana that the wal
was progressing steadily towards sue
cess. it was determined not to take the
one small chance Of having our trool
transports lncnaced by some scouting
ship of the enemy
As a result The troop transports have
not proceeded to cuba, either yes'rr-
day or the day before. as has been re-
peated!y assorted. They are in readi-
ness to go hut will not move until the
naval convoy is ready to accompan2
them. assuring the safe conduct from
Florida to the point of destination.
Whether that will be today or to-
n1orrGw the war department positivel!
declines to say and there is authority
for the statement that any reports pur-
porting TO give the hour or day Uhel
This formidable fleet Of invasion vii
start is NOT emily unWarranted, but
meets with the most vigorous ofiicia
condemnation. The administration
feels that the time has come when 1t is
of utmost importance that the precise
movements of this invading fleet
should not be published and thus her
aided to the enemy.
The completeness with which the
TRANSPORT of troops has been planned
is shown in the official list of transport
vessels given out at the war Depart
o7nnt today. OF this list "a large
steamships. varying from 400 tons
down 10 GOO tons are at Florida ports
rea.!,- 10 carry our troops to the point
Of Invasion. There are some 10 other
craft. including vessels suitable 1or
conveying fresh water, stores, etc, ana
f.r f.,htering the troops and stores
from, the ships to the beach when de-
begins. The entire transport
aeot of about SO steamships, augment
1Continued on page ~ -..-.--
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Weather Conditions and General

Washington, June 10.-T
high in New England and
lantic coast. It is low in q
leys and in the Rocky Mo
but with no well-defined
The barometer has risen in
and the Atlantic states. /
the Lake regions and the r
districts. 1t is cooler OF
coast. Showers are indics
day in the interior of Ne.
Lake regions and occas
Mississippi valley. The
continue high in the in
lantic and east Gulf sta ,
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Washington Forecast.

Washington, June 10.-Forecast for Sat-
urday; Maine, New Hampshire and Yer
mont, increasing cloudiness: probably
showers in the interior; variable winds,
becoming southerly. For Massachusetts,
Rhode Island and Connecticut: Increasing
cloudiness, with showers in western por-
lions; warmer in the interior; Southery
winds. For eastern New York: Cloudy
weather, with showers; thunder storms:
warmer; southerly winds.
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GUANTANAMO CAPTURED.

Washington, June 1o.-The navy de-
partment, today. posted the following
bulletin: on June I, Admiral samp-
son ordered the Marbleheal, Comman-
der McCalla, and the Yankee, Comman-
der nrownson, to take possession of the
ou,er bay Of Guantanamo. These YES
scls entered the harhor at daylight on
the 7th, driving spanish gunboat in
to the inner ha-hor and took possession
OF the lower lay, which is now held
by The Marblehead
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SIS

What can be more pleasing rs a
feature of household furnishings and
domestic comfort than 4 nicely up
holstcred couch?
We represent above an exact pic
ture Of couch Of our own special de-
sign and construction. 1t is admit
teddy of graceful shape and being
stuffed entirely with fine curled hair,
and built upon. fine steel springs
double dashed SO as to stay upright,
is certain to be ornamental, comfort
able and durable.
These we upholstcr in figured cor
durov of any desired color and will
send you samples of the corduroy and
hair used, free, if you will send us a
postal containing your address.
The couches We deliver. freight paid by U.s.
to your nearest freight station. fer SIS.
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Connecticut Troous a. Buckspolt.

Bucksport, Me-. June 1o.-Companies A,
D, G and H of the 1st Connecticut Infan-
try arrived here at o'clock this morning,
and preparations are being made to garr-
son Fort Knox
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CLOUDY-NO RAIN-WARMER.

Boston. June 10.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Saturday:
Partly cloudy to cloudy; probably
without rain; warmer; southwest
winds.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-12-07
FROM COOK TO CONGRESS.
A Kindly Act Gave Him a Large
Fortune.

When William ]. White, late member
of congress from Cleveland, was here, he
paid $4,000 for the horse Star Pointer.
says the Cincinnati Enquirer. This is an
evidence of wealth and luxury which Is a
reminder of the romantic rise to wealth
of White, who was once poor prospector
III the far west. Whites millions are a
reward for a single act of kindness. Years
ago he was a cook in an army camp on
the frontier An old Greek candy ped
dler, who haunted the camp selling his
wares, fell sick one day. The Greek was
stranger in a strange land, and White
took compassion upon him as true Sa-
marian. 1t was White who fed the sick
peddler and brought him back to health.
The poor peddler, whose ancestors had
fought with Philip of Macedon andAlexan-
der, had nothing to give White but graf
itude and a recipe for making chewing
gum and candy. The chewing gum recipe
was like a gift from the gods to the flu
ture congressman. He began making
gum on small scale, and in a few years
was worth a million. All of which repre-
sents one simple act of kindness. Mr.
White had one term in congress, and evil
IDENTIFY is trying to forget it. He did not
like the experience, though he did not de-
spise the honor. He is now content to en-
joy life and its luxuries, and his interest
in politics is solely for others, who love
the evanescent dream of holding office.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-12-07
Idaho Offices.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Senator Shoup
accompanied by Mrs. Shoup, Miss Shoul
and Miss Laura Shoup, reached the city
Friday at o'clock, and the senat tor I'M
mediately buckled down to department
work.
The following postoffice changes wer,
recommended: Antelope, Blaine county
Wayne Darlington; Saint Marie's, Koote
mai county, Dora NJ. Barr; Camas, Ere
mont county, Minnie o. Rea; Wallace
Shoshone county, Robert N. Dunn.
A new office was recommended at Lu
cele, Idaho county, with George w. Cur
tbs as postmaster.
William A. White of Pocatello has beer
appointed through civil service rules to a
clerkship in the Lewiston land office
Hon. Hazen Squier, who recently held
this office, gave eminent satisfaction tc
the department here, and would have
been permanently appointed had he beer
on the eligible list of the civil service com
mission.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1898-12-07
GARDEN IN A SUGAR BARREL
Strawberry Bed for the Man In u
Flat.

An enterprising dweller in fat has
recently succeeded in venture at straw.
berry culture, which opens up a new field
for those who love but don't possess a gar.
den. This departure takes the form of a
garden in a barrel. An empty sugar bar
rel is perforated by series of holes an
inch and quarter in diameter, the holes
being five inches apart and the circular
rows being at distance of six inches from
each other The barrel is then filled with
alternate layers of gravel and sand loan.
with thin layer of fertilizer sandwiched
between them. The gardener then inserts
through the anger holes the roots of his
strawberry plants, and roots them also,
as many as possible, in the earth of the
open barrel. In process of time she finds
her barrel one mass of fragrant and lus-
cious fruit, more than sufficient for her.
self and family.