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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
BLANCO'S ANNOUNCEMENT.
The Captain General Oh Our Recent
Victory.

Havana, July 22.-Captain General
Blanco.h the following proclama'
ton announcing the capitalization OF
Santiago. 1t is dated Havana, July II:
"After three months heroic defense and
many bloody coInbats, owing to scarcity
of ammunition and viotuals, the garrison
of Santiago has been forced to surrender
under honorable conditions and with al
the honors of war. This occurred on thu
day of July 16 when it was recognized by
the brave Spanish general who was acting
commander of the place that resistance
was useless and that he could no Longer
mold the place. Notwithstanding rein
forcements had been possible and that al
though he should receive such from
Aianzan1llo, and although he should still
cover further losses and bloody combat
and although he might put the city in a
better condition Of defence, he was still
face to face with the fact that reinforce.
ment would make further inroads upon
the already greatly consumed and nearly
exhausted store of provisions of the
Spanish garrison. The city was thus
placed in a very lamentable condition
The situation was anticipated and caused
reat depression to the Spanish forces.
The occupation of the city of Santiago
by the military forces of the Americans is
lacking In strategic Importance owing to
the fact that the city had previously been
closely blockaded for long time by the
American ships and will have little or nc
effect upon the further development OF
the Spanish campaign which is to decide
SPANS fate. The Spanish army is intact
and eager for glory. 1t is willing to
measure arms with the Americans and In
this army the King of Spain, Spanish
government and the whole country places
it's trust for defense at any cost of the
integrity Of Spanish territory and the
honor of Spain's immaculate flag.
This army is sure to be triumphant
and victorious at the last in spite of so
many da myers and impediments and that
it will show once more the indomitable
Spanish character and the we'll known
military talents of our people, is the hope
and expectation of your general n-chief.
(Sign d. BLANOO."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
VERY QUICK WORK.
The Ealistments of the Last Three
Months.

Washington, July pa consolidated
statement prepared by Major John A..
johnston, assistant adj utant general =,
shows that of the 277, 800 men authorized
by Congress to be enlisted in the regular
and volunteer armies, 254, 497 up to this
time have been mustered into the service.
Or the 23,02l yet required to com plete ths
authorized quota of the army 1880 are
regulars, 5000 are volunteers under the
second call, 1862 are i'm munes and s51 are
engineers.
The authorized strength of the regular
| army Is 81, 600. On April 80 it contained
IL, 500 men. Since that time 1872 recruits
have been obtained from probably IS, Geo
applicants, by limited number of re-
cruiting officers, for the most part
strangers in the country canvassed and
during period of competition by state
| authorities for the same men. In the
opinion of the war department the return
of regular army enlistment will show a
progressive increase as this competition
| ceases. The strength of the regular army
today, less recent casualties estimated at
90, co, is A, 692.
The authorized strength of the volun-
teer army is ZIG, 500. Of this number
1875, 900 were included in the Presidents
first call for troops, all of which have
been recruited, mustered and put into the
flsld, $4,000 were included in the second
call, E67, 600 of which have been mustered
into the service; 5000 were to constitute
three special regiments of cavalry; 10, 900
were immunes, and 5000 were engineers.
OF the volunteers under the second call
IS, 900 thus far enlisted have been dis
tributed among incomplete organization
already in the field, and $1,000 constitute
new organizations. The three special
cavalry regiments commanded by Colonies
Roosevelt, Torrey and Grigsby have been
recruited to their full strength and there
are hundreds of applicants for any
vacancies that may occur In them.
l. Congress authorized the enlistment of
10000 yellow fever immunes and of the
number 9l3S have been mustered into the
service. All of the ten regiments are COM
lete with the exception of the seventh.
eighth and tenth and they probably will
not be recruited to their full strength.
Of the $500 engineers authorized by the
special act Of Congress. 2,649 have been
mustered. The first regiment contains 50
officers and 1890 men, the second SO
| officers and HOO men and the third regi-
ment So officers and 300 men. 1t is ex-
pected that the regiment will be recruited
to its full strength in few days.
The recruiting, mastering, equiping
and placing in the field of the present
great army of 300,OO0 men in less than 90
days-every man having to undergo a
strict examination-is regarded by army
experts as wonderful achievement.
Officers representing the great armies of
European nations have been amazed at
the work accomplished and admit frankly
that Europe contains little of such fight
ing material as Is to be found in abund-
ance in the United States
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
THURSDAYS THUNDER SHOWERS


Acton. Mass, July 2s.-Word was re.
ceived here this morning that during yes
terday's thunder storm lightning struck
the wheel mills, Nos. and S, of the
American Powder company, located in
the woods four miles from here. Both
mills were demolished but no lives were
lost. The damage is estimated at $780,
Waltham, Mass, July 22.-Oliver W.
Kenny, superintendent of the Weston
Electric Power station, was killed in that
town last night. The fire had dfsar-
ranged the fire alarm system and Kenny
had gone to the Town hall for the purpose
OF locating the difficulty. While there he
touched q live electric wire heavily
charged.
Chester. Vt, July %. While Mr.. A. G.
Gibson Of South Londondsrry, W. was
taking Mr.. w. G. JENNIE of Rutland to
Ches ter depot by team, and when near
Thompsonburg, they were struck by
lightning, killing Mr.. JENNIE instantly.
Mr.. Gibson WAS badly injured but his
physicians think he will recover.
Richmond, Me-, July 21.-There have
been thunder showers in this part of the
state for three days in succession. Today
we have had at least three showers, or
one shower in three installments. During
enc OF the showers this forenoon the
lightning struck the house of William ii.
Haynes on Chestnut street, SCATTERING
the chimney and doing considerable other
damage. The members of the household
escaped injury.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
A RAILROAD MAN KILLED.

monmouth, July ga car loaded with
granite on train No. 40 going west broke
down about quarter Of q mile east of
LEADS junction this afternoon and eight
OF nine cars besides were thrown off the
track. One man, James Tucker, con-
ductor, was killed, but no advices We're
received that others were injured. Mr..
Tucker was about IS or'4o. He lived in
Waterville and leaves a widow and
several small chaadysn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, July 22.-The following
pension changes resulting from the issue
of July 10 are announced:
ORIGINAL.
George Fl. Lash, Togus, Sc.
INCREASE.
Wesley A. Heal, Belfast, Sl2 to s24;
Andrew F. Southland, Waterville, Sl2 to
Si4.
REISSUE.
Martin Y. Myrick, South Gouldsboio'
s1s.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Augusta Woodbury., Mechanic FAILS
49,; Mary A. Lufkin, Veazie, IS.
REISSUE.
Annie S. Start, Camden, So,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
THIRTY-FIvE CARLOADS.

St. Louis, Mo-, July 22.-The largest
sale Of wool ever made in the West has
been effected by St. Louis firm. The
amount was three "a uarte-s of million
hounds of "tsrritory WOOL" which came
from the western and southwestern states.
IT will require thirty-fve cars to trans.
mort it to its eastern consigpee. q
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
NO YELLO W FEVER.

New York. July 90. -Supt. O.Rourke OF
Bellevue hospital today received wora
from Commissioner Keller that Health
Officer Doty had removed tho quarantine
which was placed over the wounded
soldiers brought here from Santiago Oh
the Seneca and transferred to BellsToe
for treatment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
A BIG WHEAT CROP.

Portland, Ore, July a2.-The conserva-
tive figures on the seasons surplus of the
wheat crop in the Columbia river basin
and the Willamette valley are l,O5O, 600
tons. These are based on last years. sur
plus andathe known increased acreage this
year over last and the first rate condition
of the crops now under harvest 1t is es-
tinated that a5 least %, 000, 900 bushels OF
grain will seek export through Portland
this year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
SOUTH PORTLAND.

street is visiting relatives at Chebeague.
Mr.. Patterson ana daughters who
have been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs,
chusetts.
The Danforths are having monument
of polished granite placed on their lot at
Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
Miss Mildred Henley is visiting Mrs.
Smith, West street, Deering.
Capt. J. r. Turner who has had a very
severe attack of rheumatism is recover
ing.
william Taylor of Cushing's point is
making extensive improvements on his
residence
The scow which last winter was sunk
off the Portland company's works will be
raised by the Valentine dredging COM
pany.
On next Sundayiwill be held the closing
exercises at the Union Opera house, as
Mr.. Kimmeu goes away on his vacation
until the first of September.
Higgins Beach.
Mr.. True of the firm of True Brothers
of the city is at his summer cottage in
Willard.
Several South Portland people are in
attendance at the meet at Rigby park,
and among them are G. N. Trefethen and
q. A. Studley.
Charles Riley and wife of Willard are
visiting friends in South Portland.
John A. Foster resigned his position,
yesterday, as conductor on the Portland
& Cape Elizabeth Street railway.
Miss Addie Merrill, who has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Willard Francis,
has gone to Freeport.
Mrs Winslow of Bath is the guest of
her brother, Capt. Horace E. Davis, Main
street.
Miss Reed is the guest of her relatives,
Mr.. and Mrs John P. Clemens.
Miss Bertha Heber of Portland is stay
Ing a short time with Miss Florence Best.
Mr.. John Waltz is the guest of his aunt
Mrs. Enot F. Benner.
:Mr. Guy Davis, paymaster of the Lowell
cycle factory is enjoying two weeks
OuUlIS Ou Oll0 OIL UIo lSltIaS.
Mr.. Theo. Everett is the guest of Mrs.
William j. Farrell of D street.
Mrs. al. J. McKenney and Miss Ruth
PRESCOTT Of Boston are the guests of Mrs.
g. ". McKenney.
Miss Young of Montreal is the guest of
Mr.. Joseph Craig of soammon street.
Mr.. Daniel Smith, who has been the
guest of Mrs. william 4. Beaman of D
street, has returned to his home at New
Bedford.
Mrs. Paine and daughter Of Pleasant
dale were the guests Of Mrs. Henry Ken
nison Thursday.
CASE OF JOHN TURNER.
For several days past there have been
very disquieting reports touching the
safnty Of John Turner who has been of
fishing. 1t has been rumored that he was
knocked from hissvessel and drowned and
that the wife Of his captain at Long
Island had been SO advised by letter from
her husband. Yesterday Mrs. Perry Tur-
ner visited Long Island and was greatly
relieved to find out that such was not the
case. Mrs. Ansel Bickford, the captains
wife, informed Mrs. Turner that she was
q little worried because of not hearing
from the captain for quite time, SO that
there would seem to De no ba ais for the
rumors that Mr.. Turner was drowned.
CAPE COTTAGE.
Miss Lisle Leigh has taken cottage
for the summer near the Casino, and Will
entertain friends from New York.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23
MISCELLANEOUS.
MISCELLANEOUS
An Army
Officers Life.

This officer participated in jortyhree battles. 7s
zeas zDonaded, Health impaired, the future seemed
Aopeless IFS dldSrem u0za. To-Day he glo'des in
tbs restoration and IoNag tells Of 1t 10 deAet os1s.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23

GEALED Proposals will be received @ntl
- twelve O'Clock July 3d. 1898, for the
labor and materials necessary for plumbing
the Monument street school house in accord
ance with plans and specifications. copies of
which may be seen at the office OF Frederick
A. Tompson, Architect, 122 1-2 Exchange
street. The committee reserve the right 10
reject any or all proposals if they deem it
for the interest of the city SO to do. c. II.
RANDALL, Mayor. Jy16dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-07-23

Miss Lisle Leigh has taken q cottage
for the summer near the Casino, and will
entertain friends from New York,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
HIGHLAND SPRINGS NEWS NOTES.
Personal and other Items of Inter
est from the Pretty village.

Constable r G. Garrett moved his
family to Paramount Thursday. Their
removal will be felt by the Baptist church
lately removed 10 New Bridge.
Miss Helen Dickinson was taken quite
sick Wednesday while at her school, and
was compelled on this account TO close
early
Mr.. Roy Woodruff and his dairy team
was run into by n Traction car on We'd
nesday at Twenty-firs and Broad streets.
Mr. Woodruff's escape from death was
pronounced a miracle by those who wit
messed the smash-up. Beyond bruised
and wiser head he escaped injury, put
the wagon was completely demolished.
on Tuesday night the Rebekah's enter
tanned their friends at the Odd-Fellows
Hall after the installation ceremonies
with music. song, and supper The eve
ming was delightfully."- spent.
Mrs. X. NJ. Raabe has been SUCCESSFUL
In securing the signatures OF all the most
prominent men in this part Of the county
to a petition to be presented TO the Legs
lature by the state Woman's Christian
Temperance Union.
Miss Lewis is the guest OF MT. ana MIS-
St. John Beauclerk.
Mr. George Jordan, Jr., met with very
painful accident last week. While iead-
ing his horse his hand was caught against
a tree and terribly mashed
LAWYER Ginn's daughter was reported
dangerously IN the first Of the week, but
is now improving.
Mrs Dudley continues suffering with
her arm, which she injured in a fan last
week.
The Literary and Musical Association
more than fulfilled the promise to fur
nish a fine programme this week. There
was a splendid audience in the library,
while quite a number stood outside The
business meeting was short. Miss Bertha
Woodruff was elected musical director
with Mr. ST. John Beauclerk as assistant.
The programme was eXcellently rendered
as follows: Opening chorus, under the
direction OF Miss Woodruff. by the asso-
citation; piano duet. Misses Emma Harker
and Marian Gould Thorpe; duet. violin
and piano, Misses Jenny Hudgins ana
Woodruff: select reading. patchwork,
Mrs. Il. S. Read; soprano solo, Dream
Faces: encore within Mile OF Edin-
boro'." Miss Woodruff; vocal duet, THE
Leader of the Company B," Misses Ethel
woodruff and Magdalene Raabe; recita-
ton. 'rhe Pride of Battery b. Magda-
lene Raabe; piano solo, MISS Thorpe.
Mr.. William Swank gave n humorous ac-
count of a barometer that would so
everything el4 but wet in the summer"
while a sextette from Richmond, three
violins, guitar, banjo, and pianist rem
dered delightful music from time 10 time.
After the programme was ended refresh
ments were served, and merry peals OF
laughter and song rang out until late.
The president of the association, Mrs.
Kate NJ Raabe, and the other officers,
DIR. Collins. Mr. Harker, and Mrs. Frank
Read, feel gratifed at the manifestations
of interest. The programme next week
promises to be better than the last.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
MEMORIES OF DARBYTOwN.
Mr.. Clarlse's RecoIIectiOns Of the Ola
Henrico settlement.
- L. Dispatch.

E'Or the DlHpdLNilsJ
Wy esteemed friend. William II. Turpin,
O. King William. whom 1 have known
from bis childhood. calls on me through
iae Dispatch TO tell him something about
Dlrtytown and Four-Mne-Creek church.
b-t b. tells me what / did not know be-
;osa-uamelv. that Dove lin, when he was
born. WAS in Darbytown, and that bat
q. was fought near Dove Hill In the
year I@i. This is all new 10 me. 1
iage been on the farm adjoining, which
belonged 10 my mother. many times since
Ml war; and / have never seen any signs
tatle. nor have i ever heard any or
Ae residents mention such a battle. 1
mink ae Federals never broke over our
"ae along there.
tolr-Mle creek IS six or seven miles
l9fg. on the east side OF which, near its
hlice was a little settlement called
DaltytOwn" not more than square
t4e ia extent. The hOuses-twenty 10
Diiy IN number-were scattered among
We bushes and pines. They were buiit
VI logs and daubed with clay. The people
cultivated very little land-only little
telca OF vegetables. They subsisted by
l.ailng fishing, and hauling small loads
" wood and charcoal 70 this city. DARBY,
D'eelcn. and Robinson were names most
.onmon among them. Several large
lsefied Presbyterians-Mess Charles
= Williams, Thomas Sampson, eamuei
N'sfe and others, OF this city-had
CAaiel built IN the vicinity OF DarbytoWn'
.Nl used 10 20 down there on Sunday az
wiAoons and hold prayer-meetings' OF
Heacning. when A minister could be pro-
lea After laboring there -FOUR or nVe
',eis with but little success, these gener~
20 Christians gave the chapel 20 the Bap-
s's' who were more convenient. Ihey
moved the building lower down, right In
ue middle Of the settlement. and organ
nc mission Sunday school. They also
A.l prayer-meetlngs and preaching there.
,ler awhile some OF the people con-
''''ea faith In Christ, and church was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

Mansion, but will return 10 the st. Al
bans School Pulaski county. In a few
days. One cannot help harborlng strong
suspicion that the athletic field presents
more attractions for Hal than his books
and the classroom.
Lily Is the little nun OF the family.
She s only about IL years of age. but
Is most devout church member, and Is
constantly engaged In the pursuit OF
knowledge pertaining to those things
which are generally thought far removed
from those OF the world. Miss LILY Is
perfect blonde, and her merry blue eyes
and rosy cheeks. framed In with very
luxuriant golden hair. suggest poetic SEN
timent TO even the most callOus OF re-
Dorters-thoughts OF Browning, and the
face OF ivory against sky OF gold.
LIKES TO WORK Al THE MANSION.
So 1t will be seen that 1t is little
wonder that the Governor likes TO do much
OF his work AT home. He loves TO be
with his family, for he Is family
man" In the best sense Of the word.
The Governor spends the time from
that at which he arises-i:S0 or o'clock
until breakfast at 100 or s o'clock, read
ing his mail which Is very heavy. After
the morning meal he strOlls out 10 a bar
ber-shop-any one, he Is not particular
and when the tonsorial operator has left
his face rudy and shining, with the ex-
ception OF the black moustache and
goatee so familiar to all Virginians, he
goes to his Office and gets down to work.
This lasts TIL lunch at o'ciock-if he
can get away at that time, oftener at 3.
He generally returns to the office at 4
O'clock, and some days 1t IS nearly dark
when he gets back to the Mansion. DIM
ner Is at Z, and lasts an hour or more.
Afterwards, there are always a number OF
callers, many OF them coming In in n
social way. and many wanting the OPP
portunity TO whisper a word in the guber-
Material ear in the interest OF friend
who wants a chance to serve Virginia.
All I'm all, Governor Tyler's life Is
busy one. about as different from that
which he and his family have been ac-
customed to on the farm as can well be
imagined. Tens of thousands Of Vir-
ginians there are who will hope ii may
be as happy. and tens Of thousands Of
the sturdy yeomanry of the old State viii
say il cannot be more so than the life
led at beautiful Belle Hampton"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

The careful mother always keeps sal
walton OIL handy. for cuts and bruises
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
TO CURE NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA.
To Gain Flesh, TO sleep Well, TO
Know What Appetite and Good
Digestion Mean. Make n Test of
stunrts Dyspepsia Tablets.
Interesting Experience of an In
dianapolis Gentleman.

No trouble Is more common or more
misunderstood than nervous dyspepsia
People having 1t think that their nerves
are TO blame, and are surprised that they
are not cured by nerve medicine and
spring remedies; the real seat OF the
mischief is lost sight Of; the stomach Is
the o-@an to be looked after.
Nervous dyspeptics often do not have
any pain whatever in the stomach, nor
perhaps any of the usual symptoms Oh
stomach weakness. Nervous dyspepsia
shows itself not in the stomach so much
as in nearly every other organ; in some
cases the heart palpitates and Is ir-
regular; in others the kidneys are affect
ed: I'm others the bowels are constipated,
with headaches; still others are troubled
with loss Of flesh and appetite, with ac-
emulation OF gas, sour rlsings, and
heartburn.
Mr.. A. w. Sharper. Of No. 81 Prospect
street, Indianapolis, Ind. writes as FOL
lows: "a motive OF pure gratitude
prompts me TO write these few lines re-
garding the new and valuable medicine,
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. / have been
a sufferer from nervous dyspepsia for the
last four years: have used various patent
medicines and other remedies without
any favorable result. They sometimes
gave temporary RELIEF uniil the eHects
of the medicine wore off. L attributed
this TO my sedentary habits, being q
book-keeper with little physical exercise,
but l am glad to state that the tablets
have overcome all these obstacles. for 1
have gained in flesh, sleep better ana
am better in every way. The above Is
written not for notoriety but Is based on
actual fact. Respectfully yours,
"a. w. SHARPER.
"Gi Prospect street, Indianapolis. Ind"
II is safe 10 say that Stuarts Dyspep-
STA Tablets Will cure any stomach weak
ness or disease except cancer OF stomach.
They euro sour stomach. gas, loss OF
flesh and appetite. sleeplessness, palpi-
tation, heartburn. constipation. and head
ache.
Send for valuable little book on sto-
mach diseases by addressing Stuart Com
pany, Marshall. Mich.
All druggists sell fujl-sized pscho yes
at 80 centA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

constituted with Rev. ]. w. Turrel as
,as+or A marked reformation was pro-
pressing when the war came on anu
broke nm the village The men went INTO
the army. and the women and chlldreh
were fugitiyes Very few, If any, or the
ola inhabitants ever returned.
Ola Alile-Creek Baptist church was
,ooatod in quite a thrifty neighborhood.
II was very near the present building,
and more than twice as large. When rev
John O. Turpin, father OF my irlehu' VII
liam H.. was it's pastor the church was
in a very prosperous condition Inc cor,
gregation that assembled there coIhpd. GU
gavorably with that of any country
cburch in the state. The people were IN
.a,Iioent educated. and dressed in the
fashions of the time.
ro- many years they had preaching
-, sunday. There were connected
1r,,t the church a flourlshing sunday
sohool missionary society, Bible So
80, and a total abstinence society.
The congregations were usually very
,o,,o There being no other church In the
neiSbborhood. Mr.. Turpin's parish extend
"a from wilton 20 Curls. In favorable
syestber the old oak grove around the
et,,ych would be filed with carriages
s,.aotes sulkies. and saddle-horses. When
~, ,rurnin resigned the care or four-
Mic creek church and accepted the can
~ two churches in King Wllllam' IL was
,,,i,,ersallv regretted, for he was great
~ esteemed by everybody He was as
tjneuished for his amiability and gentle
80 ,aao and he might truly have been call
cd ''John, the beloved
tro was succeeded by Rev. Thomas BIN
,ord under whose ministry the church
continued 10 prosper. as it did also under
mat OF Rev. Harvey Hatcher, whose pas
torats continued until the commence
ment OF the war. .,uu