davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19
WANT OUR CONSULAR REPORTS.
Query in the House of Commons for tn.
Documents.

London, April 1S.-The House of Com
mons resumed it's sessions today. Mr..
James Lo wther asked the government
whether in view of the apparent immi-
hence OF war between two governments
with which we are on the most friendly
terms, it was not the intention of the
government to Immediately notify all
British subjects of the necessity for the
observance of strict neutrality?
MI. Balfour, acting secretary of state
for foreign affairs, in reply said he saw
mo reason to depart from the universal
practice OF awaiting an outbreak of hos
Mr.. Edward j. Morton, liberal, asked
is the government could procure through
the United States embassy, for the use of
the members of parliament, copies of the
consular reports from Cuba presented to
the Congress of the United States.
Mr.. Balfour said he was not aware
tnat there was any machinery to carry
out such an unusual demand but added
that the government would be glad to
consider it.
Mr.. Morton's question was put in be-
half OF large group of members desir-
ing to study fully the American case.
Mr.. Lowther said Ibis question was
prompted BY the possibility of officials
at distant stations, such as the West
Indies, giving excessive coaling facilities
before ,ns4 received the neutrality
proclamation
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19
NEARING THE END.
Arguments in the Bram Trial Began Yes
tetday.

Boston, April IS The closing argu-
ments in the Bran murder trial, which
has been in progress for the past five
weeks in the United States Circuit court
were begun at the opening of the court
this morning. James Il. Cotter. senior
address the court and jury. He said that
Assistant District Attorney Casey had
claimed to show that Bran had motive
for committing the crime with which he
is charged, and had promised to produce
direct evidence to prove that Brain did
commit the crime Mr.. Cotter said that
no evidence whatever had been produced
to show motive There had been direct
evidence. he said that Bran had COM
mitted the crime but it hal been offered
| by Charles Brown, or Justus Leopold
| Westerberg, man who had acknowledged
| that ins bissnative country he had shot a
man and escaped punishment by two
weeks confinement in y lunatlc asylum.
MIR. Cotter said tha5 no possible transla-
ton could change Justus Leopold Wester-
berg to Charles Brown and that the man
who bears two names is subject to sus-
picion.
This man should at the present time be
confined in an institute for the insane for
ne is one of the eleyerest criminals out of
prison.
Mr.. Cotter read from the stenographers'
report tins evienee of Charles Brown in
which he said that at the time he looked
through the window and saw Bran strike
the Captain, he stood erecG both hands on
the spokes and working the wheel.
'sWe have shown to you," he said,
that standing in this position il was i'm
possible to see into that cabin and yet up
on this evidence the government will ask
you to send the defendant to the gallows. y
Mr. Cotter said that each time expert
ments were made,by the defense in regard
to looking into the chart room report OF
the United States government was present
to see that all experiments were conducted
rs they should be, but that at no time
was the defendant represented while
similar experiments we're being made by
the government and person who was on
board the vessel on the night OF the
murders was present to see that the or
rangement of the furniture, etc., was the
| same as upon that night.
Mr.. Cotter then referred to the intelli
gence and business ability of Bran and
called attention to the fact that he was
appointed first officer sailing from port
where his past reputation was known.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19

MARRIAGES.

In this city. April 10, by Rev. Lewis Malvern,
Sherman L. Nelson and Alice E. Brooks, both Of
Portland.
In this city, April IS. by Rev S. F. Pears. on
Archibald :. Logan and Miss Isabella Mason
Hooper, both of Portland.
In Rumford Center, April 8, Carl d. Lander
ana Mary X Bartlett.
In Brownville, April 7, Edwin s. Johnston
and Miss Mabel B. Yuil
In Thomaston, Guy Robbins and Mrs Guy
Robbins and Mrs Aena Young Darling.
In Rockand. April IL, Harvard Fl. Follett
and Clara +. SanbOrn.
In Bangor. April ., George d. Whittier Of
Passadumkeag and Miss Mary E. Grover Iof
Glenburn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19
INVASION, SAYS GEN. GRAHAM

Atlanta, Ca, April 1S.-There is little
manding the department of the Gulf.
that the invasion of Cuba has been set
tied on by the authorities at Washington.
Immediately on the declaration, of war.
The General is one of the most discreet
of department commanders and has
hitherto kept his opinion strictly to him
self, but SO sure seems to be the onward
march of the events of the last few DAYS
that he feels compelled to express him
self.
81 have no doubt" said he 'sof the
purpose of the Government in massing
troops on the coasts OF the Gulf and the
Atlantic. 1t can have but one meaning.
and that is the invasion of Cuba. This
may seem a little too previous in one who
occupies my position, but few minutes
reflection cannot fail to justify the asser-
ton. 1t is evident to the most casual
observer that the War Department is
sending only infantry and cavalry regl-
ments to the different points of rendez-
vous. Now, what do these men know
about the handling of guns such as are
used in coast defences? AS they cannot
be used as assistants III the opera ton of
the coast defences, there remains only
one other object for their present univer-
sal movement to the coast. and that is
the Invasion of Cuba. just how soon it
will come neither you nor | know.
Everything depends on the develope-
ments at Washington"
Another occurrence which gives color
to this theory is an order issued from
the department of the Gulf. This directs
that the field telegraph trains of the de-
partment and the ambulances and hospi-
tai wagons be at once gathered at Allan
TIA. The field telegraph trains contain
the apparatus used in communicating
between bodies of troops on the march
in wild country or on the field of bat
tie and would be of no possible use in
this country.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19
TO MAN MONTAUK.

Biddeford, April 18.-Five Biddeford
men have been selected to go on board
the monitor Montauk which will defend
Portland harbor, and are ready to go as
soon as the order comes. They are
Frank Shapleigh, Jack Hector, William
Smith, "Abe'' Goodier and Frank Vatc.
The latter will act as drummer. Ali five
are members of the Light Infantry ard
expect to do their part if called upon for
a scrimmage.
Col. Kendall would have no trouble in
finding more men in this city, as The war
talk has brought out many volunteers,
but as some will go from other cities %
man the vessel, it is not known that more
will be needed from here.
A party numbering twenty from the
Light Infantry went to Portland this
afternoon, where they will attend the in
spection of Company B tonight. The In
fantry boys feel pretty sure that they will
secure first prize for the best inspectio
and the only company they fear is the
Portland one.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19
The Sure La crippe cure.

There no use suffering from this dread
full malady if you will only get the right
remedy. You are having pain all through
your body, your liver is out of order,
have no appetite, no life or ambition,
have bad cold, in fact are completely
used up. Electric Bitters are the only
remedy that will give you prompt and
sure relief. They act directly on your
Liver, Stomach and Kidneys, tone up the
whole system and mako you feel like a
new being. They are guaranteed to cure
or price refunded. For sale at II. P. s.
Goods drug store. Only SOC per bottle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19
THE ST. PAUL ARRIVES.

Philadelphia, April IS. The steamer
ST. Paul arrived at Cramps's ship yard at
noon today.
Capt. Sigsbee did not come ashore.
but was transferred to tug boat and
taken to League island navy yard. The
extent ard character of the alterations
to be made ON the St. Paul will not be
known until board of naval officers
examine her and report Nothing could
be learned today as to how many of the
St. Pauls crew will enlist in the Amerl,
can navy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19
GEN. cLUsERET ON OUR SOLDIERS

Paris. April 1S--The Figaro prints an
interview with Gen, Cluseret, who won
the grade of General by fighting for the
North against the South in the Americans
war of the Rebellion. Gen. Cluseret ad-
miringly praises the tenacity and courage
of the American, whom he places the
highest in the world.
On the other hand, ne says that the skill
of American officers is at zero. Gen.
Grant he declares, was man of dense
military ignorance. The only officer on
either side who had any, knowledge. OF
tacrics was "Stonewall'' jackson, but
the Duality of the soldiers on both sides
covered their leaders defects.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19
EX-POSTMASTER'S SUICIDE.

Fairfield, April 18.-Blake Dow. a
former postmaster of Benton, died this
morning from the effects of poison taken
last week in a tit of dependency caused
by the sudden death of his wife. At the
time of his wife's death, he purchased a
ticket for Alaska and had intended 60
ing to the gold fields in that region.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19
CoRINGA MEETS HEAVY GALES.

Halifax, N. S., April tS.-Steamer
Coringa which arrived from Manchester,
England, tonight, met with q succession
of heavy head gales and high seas on the
passage, and received considerable deck
damage On the 9th inst a heavy sea
boarded her, carrying off the deckhouse
containing the quarters of the engineers
and first and second mates. The second
officer was in the house at the time and
was lost.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19
NEW ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
PORTLAND, April 10, 1898.

specially direct
ed to the extraordinary
sale of fine dining room
Linens (made by John S.
Brown & Sons) which is
now going on here. The
goods are of the highest
order of excellence as to
quality and design, and
the fact that each piece is
stamped with the name of
John S. Brown & Sons,
Belfast, Ireland, is guar
antee enough of their
superiority.
The lots are small and
there'll be no more at
anything like these prices.
1t is only because we
were able to close out
several odd and broken
assortments for spot cash
that We got them at all.
The prices quoted are all
quite a percentage lower
than the old prices before
the new tariff went into
effect.
For example, One lot
of fine white Damask
Table Cloths, pattern all
round, beautiful design,
two yards square, at
S2.oo. One lot two and
a half yards long by two
yards wide at $3.50. One
lot three yards long S3.25
each one q genuine
bargain.
One lot of SIS Damask
Napkins, Shamrock and
ivy leaf pattern at $3.50
---old price was s3.25.
One lot of very fine
Napkins, French sprig
design at $500, worth
$4.25---and several other
lots.
The Linens department
will also offer today a
hundred dozen extra fine
G m a n Huckabuck
Towels, with hemstitched
ends, red, blue or
white borders at CSC.
And a lot of extra heavy
German linen Towels,
very soft and absorbent
absolutely pure linen)
esize 2ox4o inches at CSC.
A small quantity of
beautiful soft damask
Towels, knotted firing, at
81 lac, and some novel;
ties in figured birdseye
buck Towels with damask
borders double hem.
stitched at soc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19
IN FAVOR OF ROAD.

Augusta, April 1s.-The special city
election today held to see if the city
would vote to raise $4,000 for land dam
ages over which the propose d
Kennebec & Franklin railroad is to run,
resulted in vote of 697 in favor to 81
against.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19
PRESIDENT CREspo KILLED.

New York, April 1S.-A copyright
special to the Evening World says Presi-
dent joaquin CresPo of Venezuela, was
killed Saturday last, while engaged in a
battle with Hernandez, the leader Of the
rebel forces.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19
SCENES FROM DICKENS.

AS the seating capacity of the First
Parish house is limited, persons will do
we'll to buy tickets at once. By adyer-
t1sement it will be seen that the "Scenes
from Dickens are to be repeated on Fri
day evening. Tickets for sale at Cressey,
Jones IL Aliens. No reserved seats.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19
CENSORSHIP AT MADRID.

Madrid, April 1S.-The strict censor
ship Of telegraph dispatches nearly lost
Spain the Hamburg American line steam
ers Columbia andssNormannia. The gov
eminent instructed private bank to tele-
graph orders to Paris to pay for the yes
sells without delay. The despatch being
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19

in cipher, was withheld from transmits
sion by the censor, who did not notify the
bank that the despatch had not been senu.
1t was only by accident that the Direc-
tor Of the bank learned that the despatch
had not been forwarded, and he was
only just in time to avert the conse-
quenceS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19
TEMPERANCE SPECIALIST COMING

Augusta, April 1s.-Rev. E. o. Taylor,
the Boston temperance specialist COM
pleted his opening engagement of his
state tour in the interest of the better en-
forcement of the liquor law under the
the direction of the W. c. t. u, in this
city this evening. He met with great
success while here. He will visit every
CITY in Maine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19
CHARACTERISTIC LEWISTON CAST

Lewiston, April ia stranger styling
himself Joseph S. Blais, died under sus.
picious circumstances at a house on Lin
coin street tonight, and Coroner Sampson
Will conduct an autopsy tomorrow morn
ing. He came to town Saturday on the
Rumford Falls railroad, but his home is
not known here. He is young man,
smooth-faced with red, hair and crook
in the neck. Indications. point to poison
ing criminally administered.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19
LHAY SHEDS BURNED.

Boston, April 1s.-One of the long hay
sheds of the Is. 81 NJ. railroad in Charles
town, was burned tonight and nearly
1900 tons of hay owned by Hosmer & Co.,
commission merchants of this CITY, were
burned. The loss on the building Will
not exceed $4,000, while the hay was val
ued at $4,000
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19
MONTAUK IN COMMISSION.

Philadelphia, April 1S.-The monitors
Montauk and Leghign went into commits
sion at the League Island navy yard to-
day. They are expected to sail Wednes-
day or Thursday, the former for Boston
and the latter for Portland. 81
The Catskill, which went into commits
son on Saturday is expected to sail for
Boston tomorrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-19
LATE MARINE.

Baltimore, April is. Cleared, schooner
Daylight Portland.
Appledore. April 15.-sailed, bark
Emile, Halifsx
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-06

the men feel very bitter over it. 1t is a
case where 4 party Of five have come
this far together, and the four young
men are trying to do the old man ont
81 all his grub and money. This is all
know Of II.
/ have only seen two such meetings
since have been here. One was in
skagguay, where they bought rope for
one Of the packers to be used in the
morning If he was still in the camp.
The rope-was never ased, as the packer
Bishop by name) thought bis neck very
comfortable az it was and did not care
to have it stretched. On the trail man
was caught taking some ones goods,
and We took his horses and all his stuff
away from him and told him To get.
He gotl If there had been tree handy,
it would have ended there, but he was
on the summit, and not tree over six
feet high for miles around. New York
Times.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-06
NEW CATTLE DISEASE.

NebTaska stock Raisers Greatly Alarmed
by T6ss Unexpected Calamity.
Nebraska cssfssIemen are seriously con
ssrned over the nufSftar q comlnuniea-
tiens from. ssssias.,es. rear Fs0nper, Neh.,
addressed to the governors complaining
of new and fatal disease among the
cattle there. Nothing similar has ever
been seen in Nebraska, and experienced
stookmen assert thas the disease il IN
like anything they have ever heard Of
All the letters designate the disease
as foot rot. Hundreds Of cattle have
died recently Of the disease. The feet Of
the afflicted animals turn black ia a,
nie1 and within ~ hours begin TO
pos and crumhla away until nothing
but the bone ID left. This disintegrates
ia from three 20 five days, and the oat.
tie die ia great agony, apparently Of
blood poisoning. The disease spreads
from herd To herd in q short time. The
cattlemen are greatly alarmed and beg
the governor to do something for them.
New York Sun.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-06
ne kept Cool.

A well known eastern editor had often
reasoned Of the folly Of excitement 10
times Of danger and had told himself that
safety lay in caimness, schooling himself
until he believed he would retain his pres
enoe Of mind Ia any emergency. He was
a passenger on a New York Central train
that was wrecked, and when he was rude
II awakened by the ioltine Of the train he
said to himself; &" An accident. This is
such a time as I have been preparing for.
Now / viii prove that can keep calm. y
The jolting ceased and the CIR stopped.
when a car comes to a standstill, rea-
soned the editor, the worst is over. ! viii
teach the others a lesson in oalmness, La
dies and gentlemen, said he, addressing
his fellow passengers from his berth, keep
perfectly cool. Do not let excitement over
come you. Keep your heads. The worst
is over, and the wise course is to be calm
Having delivered himself Of this wise ad-
monition, he dressed himself, even bestow-
Ing care in the adjustment Of his scarf
Then be stepped forth and did his full
share in the work Of rescue. remaining on
the ground until night. When he UNI
dressed, he found that he had not put on
his undershirt san Francisco Argonant.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-06

Oliver Newton, farmer near Bridge
villes Del, had been missing small
chickens, but could not understand it.
Recently he saw mark cn the ground
leading from large hollow tree in the
Geld to the chicken house. He investi-
gated. The tree was out down, and
when IL fell nest Of snakes was discov-
cred. Mr., Newton succeeded in killing.
BY actual count, a0s Of the reptiles
They measured from few inches to
four feet. The roots Of che tree We're
hollow and contained q mass Of young
snakes. The tree was set aflre and burn
I'D to ashes Philadelphia Record
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-06

Generally speaking, the good little
boy is scarce. There are 90, 600 orimi-
nails behind the bars ia the United
States under 80 years Of age, and 40, 600
in reformatories ranging from to II
years There are more children in the
house Of refuge and various reformatory
institutions in Pennsylvania than there
are criminals in our jsils, --Philadel-
phiA Press.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-06
PARIS SHOW FEATURE.
Visitors May Enjoy an Artificial Sea voy-
age. Including a Storm.

Visitors May Enjoy an Artificial Sea voy-
age. INCLUDING storm.
Ono Of the features Of the Paris expo.
sition Of 1900 will be Hugo Dalesi' 3
mareorama. The spectators viii have
the illusion Of standing on board a
steamer voyasing from Marseilles 20
Constantinople. There will be Artificial
sea breezes. and the vessel viii pitch as
though at sea. The unrolling Of the
u 'sses will give the effect of motion,
NvS - inaiats will be represent.
cd, suen IS 4c5ting with warships, a
thunderstorm, sunrise and calling at
ports where natives wiilwbaard the
steamer aud give performances
The artist will shortly leave Mar.
settles on yacht for the purpose Of
sketching along the coasts. He intends
to obtain material enough for three kii.
orneters Of canvas. New York Sun.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-06

Emma Seidel, a pretty young woman
81 Fraekville, has brought breach Of
promise suit against Stuart Morgan,
Gushing letters from the defendant to
the plaintiff were read in court. He
sent her kiss for every word contained
in the four pages of foolscap upon
which the loving missiye was indited,
Philadelphia Record,
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-06
10 ADVERTISE RELIGION.


Mr.. standen's Plans For Displaying Ser
mons and Texts IN Michigan Cities.
A. q. standen, a travelling salesman
Of Chicago, has organized and started q
campaign for Advertising religion. He
has good backing ia Muslseson. Bay
City and Niles, Mich. where societies
called the Universal Text Display asso
citation are already at work The presi-
dent is the Rev. Joseph T. MacCartny
Of Muskeg5n.
standen says that bis observation Of
the results Of extensive advertising sug
Qastad this noyemen
q H. fcine adysts
ing would brisg inn VI ren1rns the
dead walls could be sanctihed b the
Lords work.
He says in addition that he saw two
wonderful visions, ia which his work
was mapped out TO him. standen il said
to be an intelligent, earnest man 1t IA
his intention to get al elaborate line Of
display advertising matter suitable fer
billboard use and To cover every dead
wall obtainable ID Michigan with short
sermons and texts from the Bible, pritt
cd in immense display type.
In addition photographic illustrations
Of scenes from The Bible will be USED
Travelling sign painters viii place mor9
permanent sermons on signboards ~
buildings. IN cities the street caTE
be utilized, cards will be display
hotels and theaters, and banners ind
Illuminated signs will be used On tho
street In short. it is proposed 70 force
every one to learn something d the BIZ
Bile by having constant reminders put
before them. New York Herald.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-02-06

m rrHneWteG
MaGob
gHtH
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-13
Easter elections.

At congregational meeting Of the mem
bers Of the Church Of the Holy Comforter Non
day morning the Easter election ~as held aud
sbe following officers were elected
Tardens-j. F. ". DeLorue, Aark Rey-
Yes.rymen-R. Dosicr, R L. Cooper, J. c.
Spano, " r. De!qsr, R. D. Lee, Geo. D
Shore, P. Gaillard
Delegates to Diocesan Convention L. S.
Carson. ". H. Iogram J F W. DsI.orme,
Mark Reynolds. Alterna.es-J. G. Spann
and W. r Dslgar.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-13
it's limits is lawfully hound, and to the extent

iis limits is lawfully hound, and to the extent
of 8 per ceat. OF lis value can be sold to
satisi7 sucn debt
These statements being true why not,
while we nay, provide for ourselves and those
who come after us County, which for con-
venie,cv, fertility of soil AID siaunch ci'lzen-
chip Will be equal to any in the State? !? Will
We ACT now. or will we longer listen to those
who have in the past and who still fope to
use US for the advancement Of their own ger
sonal :nteres,e2 IF we TOO poor or ianor-
ant to take care of ourselves why does old
Sumter, Darlington spd Camden regret SO
much to part with Us?
On the 2oth day of July, the election wi'l
be held 10 determine the question of forming
Lee Ccaoty The polls will. be opened at
A. w., and close al P 81. Don't forget the
timel Go and carry your friends with Jou
and by your ballots bury the opposition too
deep eveu to "Kick."
L A. MOORE,
ISAACF HOLLAND,
J. L. PARROT,
G.F. PARROTT.