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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

BY local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear. There
is only one way to cure deafness, and that
is by Constitutional remedies. Deafness
is caused by an infiamed condition OF the
noncous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube gets infiamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when il is entirely closed deafness is the
result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken ont and this tube restored to its nor.
mai condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out OF ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an In
famed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
anv case OF deafness (caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. CHENEY d CO., Toledo, U.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15

Another great discovery has been made,
ana that too, py lady in this country.
.sDisease fastened it's clutches upon her
and for seven years she withstood its Sc
verest tests, but her vital organs were un-
iermined and death seemed imminent.
For three months she coughed incessant-
ly, and could not sleep. She finally dis
covered way to recovery, by purchasing
OF us bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, and was SO much re-
lieved on taking first dose that she slept
all night; and with two bottles has been
absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs. Luth-
er Lutz." Thus writes w. G. Hammick q
Co., OF Shelby, N. c. Trial bottles free at
Drew & Leonard's drug store. Regular
size soc. and 81. Every bottle guaranteed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15

Mrs. Emeline Eastlnn is in Barre.
to her home. ~
Miss Sarah Haven ofMilford, Mass, Is
at Rodney Fiint's.
Ernest Flint has entered the Burling-
ton Business college.
Mrs. Carrie Kenney OF Royaltop is visit
ing at George Richards
John Peavey is better and Mrs. Peavey
is much more comfortable.
Rev. and Mrs. Z. w. Sturtevant re-
turned home last Saturday.
Mrs. Laxelle and daughter, Clara, of
Randolph are at @. L. Gains.
e. F. Clafiin is visiting his daughter,
Mrs. Harris Bass OF Randolph.
Charles Sumner got his hand badly
hurt In an ensilage cutter last week.
Curtis Cutler OF Northfieid visited last
week at j. c. McIntire's and Frank Town
aon's
The little daughter OF Wesley Coburn
who has been sick with typhoid fever, is
improving.
Mrs. G. l.. Grain and Mrs. Mary Rug
giles are on the sick list. Mrs. l.. K.
Blanchard and Mrs. Mary Farnsworth,
who have been quite sick, are improving.
Earl Blanchard went to Oakdale. Mass,
last Saturday to visit bis sister, Mrs. e. e.
Thayer. He was accompanied by Ray and
Rollo Thayer, who have been spending
the summer at Tim Blanchard's.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15

The Ljlley farm and lumber wagons are
fast becoming famous. At the New Eng
land fair, held in Portland, Me-, few
weeks ago the judges swaroeo .nls ~sgon ,n
nIe v no saw the display were outspoken
In their opinions OF the merits OF this
Vermont product. Last week at the Bur-
lington fair, the first time these wagons
were ever exhibited there, they easily Sc
cured the highest award; Tney are, as
stated in the ad. OF b. j. Lilley Co.,
Hvde PARK. VT, which appears IN this is
sne. literally covered with premiums.
Thsv are endorsed by all users, the high
ass -acommend that can be given. The
IJliey company will make display OF
their wagons at the Tunbridge and WOOD
stock fairs and the individual who Is look
su ~, - nnrchase a wagon that will give
lin the best service possible should see
he LiIley. II be will do this heis sure TO
become a purchaser.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15

Horace Whitney Of Northheld was at c.
c. Hnbbard's Friday.
Miss Belle Spear Of Salisbury, Mass, is
visiting friends in town.
Geo. Ruff is In town from Camp Olympia
on a thirty days. furlough.
Mrs. Ackle of Sandy Hill, N. r., Is vis-
iting her sister, Mrs. Lull.
Mrs. j. A. vinton and Mrs. F. A. Adams
visited in Rochester last week.
Walter Woodward of Randolph was a
guest OF Carrie Draper over Sunday.
A party OF fourteen from Bread Loaf Inn
took dinner at the Central House one day
last week.
Mrs. Freeman Chandler and daughter,
Marie, of Tacoma, WASH, are visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. ID. Hemenway.
The Granville baseball nine played a
game OF ball with the Waitsfield nine at
that place Friday, Sept. 9. The game was
won By the GranvilIes by score OF ~
to 13.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. out, Dy fieIce 4 py
Hebert A, by Lewis 6; bases on balls, Ram
dolpb 6, Rochester 8; hit by pitched Dail,
by Pierce, Moulton, Lamson and Lewis;
by Lewis, Whitney, Greely;. 2-base hits,
Barry, Hebert, Lamson, Lewis. Umpires.
REYNOLDS and Kendall. Time, b. 40 m.
BETHEL, 10; ROCHESTER,, IA.
Saturday, the last OF the Championship
pames between Rochester and Bethel on
the grounds OF the latter was character
ized bv heavy batting and rather loose
fielding on the part of the home team, but
on the whole was an interesting contest
to the large number OF spectators VINO
rooted hard for Bethel to win. Rochester
opened the game with two scores, due 10
Whirney,s bit by pitched ball and pretty
bome run drive over left field fence oy
Pierce. She increased her score by three
in the second by a base on balls, Two er-
rors and two hits. but was blanked in the
third and fourth. In the fifth two bits
and steal yielded another score. In tne
sixth IL men came to bat, when three nlts,
four errors and base on paiis yieiueu slA
runs. Two runs In the seven.n ~ .n,oe LII,
hits and base on balls ended the run
getting. ~. erst
inninu making three runs on nit Dy
nirched ball, base on balls, -FOUR stoien
bases and two singles; Increased ner score
by four in the second on nVe ciesn Ge ,s,ied ~
q sacrifice and three steals. Sne Iaiieu "
score in the third but Tailed four more
IN The fourth on two doubles, a single, nit
by pitched ball and an error. one me si9b sGobe
yn1te ma1 siTth an error and three clean SIM
eIes 81 sAI brought in three runs. Reynolds
made a two Dagger in the seventh l.tS pu'
failed to score. In the eighth Bethel sI ga.n In
cred In four more scores on w. oase stoi, n,l'
two w singles, base on balls and three stoi-
en- bases. ,,,ars the all.
ssId;ng eoIn NJ Kendall, Reynolds, ellison, keeo
and ao,Isg stearns for Bethel, and the work OF
Barry Wilder and Msr Haps iof bis sGeo rso
es.st. s .sS,,,r work at short, the only POSI-
tion plu in in Which the team has been weak TINS
season. seas Reynolds at second has .pl played sav
phenomenal game during she boaf sfrasS an error
ars and easily leads the league in that posi-
tion. The score:-
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15
A VICTIM OF THE WAR.
Hugh Grove of Randolph Dies of
MaIariaI Fever.

The death OF Hugh Grove, who lately
returned from service in the Santiago cam
paign, occurred Monday at $3.50 p. M.
When be arrived home just two weeks be-
fore his death, he was visibly weakened in
health, though no one expected that he
would not speedily recover. But the hard
ships he bad suffered and the subtle fever
poison of Cuba had gained the mastery
and, after as gallant fight as he made at
El Ccney, he succumbed, as clearly vic
tim of the war as IL he had been shot
through the heart at the front.
Hugh Grove was the son of David and
Mary Grove and was born in Randolph 30
years ago. He leaves a mother and three
brothers residing here. He was a mechanic
by trade and latterly had worked ia Mil
ier's Falls, Mass. He was an exceptionally
good ball player and won much credit in
this capacity in western Massachusetts,.
He enlisted in Co. K, Second Massachu-
setts Volunteers, at Orange, Mass, and
served during the Santiago campaign. His
story appeared in full in these columns
two weeks ago, as obtained in an inter-
view with him When there was every pros
pect OF his recovery.
The funeral yesterday morning at the
Catholic church was largely attended Rev.
FIR. TherieD officiating. The u. 8. Grant
post, g. A. r., showed its respect by at
tending, and a squad of returned Vermont
volunteers fred salute at the grave and
the soldiers farewell call, "Taps," was
sounded.
Hugh was genial fellow and had many
friends, who watched his career with in
terest, rejoiced that he acquitted himself
bravely, that he as spared to return, and
now that he Is dead mourn his sad loss. just
W hen he had seemed to be restored safely
to home and friends.
Those attending the funeral from out OF
town were:-Mr. and Mrs. Kervick and
son, Frank, of MiIler's Falls, Mass; F. q.
Moran OF Winsted, Conn; Mrs. p. II. Mo-
ran and daughter and e. M. Brown OF
Miller's Falls, Mass; j. II. Callahan of
West boro, Mass; Charles Moran OF Mil
ler's Falls, Mass: Miss Emma McLaugh-
lin of st. John, N. B.; P. Mack OF SPRING
field, Mass; Mrs. Thomas Wynn of Roy
alton and Mrs. p. Wynn OF Bethel.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15
Chamber Suits.

When you think that l-3 of your
life is spent in bed why not pur-
chase Chamber Suit that will last
you lifetime. We have large as
sortment to select from. Dining
Tables, Bed Lounges, Couches, Chiff-
oniers, Fancy Rockers, Carpets, Rugs
and Upholstery.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15
BetheI Gilead.

School commenced Monday with IA
scholars and Miss June Fassett as teacher.
Myra Edison, who works at the Farrar
House. Turner's Falls, Mass, returned to
her work the first OF the week.
Ola Ouimby, who has been at work In
Newport, N. H., returned about week
ago, accompanied by Mrs. Ellen Dearing
and Mrs. Frank Wright. He Is now at
work for Frank Parsons. Mrs. Dearing
and Mrs. Wright returned to their homes
SATURDAY.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
hard, soft or calloused Jumps and blem-
ishes from horses, blood spavins, curb
spIihts, sweeney, ringbone, stiles, sprain,
all swollen throats, coughs, etc. Save $50
by use OF one bottle. Warranted the most
wonderful blemish cure ever known. Sold
BY Richard q. Morton. druggist, Main
ST., Randolph, vernaont.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15

Ne"'o" SCORE BY INNINGS.
2 4 8 "a
10 4130 1-3s
Bethel 40 / 2 O-a4
gnmmary:-sacritce bassite1 bits, mei5's5 :: s5-base
earned runs, Bethel .Intvre IL, E0cnssR Reynolds,
hits, Kendall z, MSan psa-cs. stolen bases,
stes%Ens; % waIIsce. Roms ., R,synoIdss, ellison, Reed
3 Greene GeseS. HssIbb Hubbard, miller q ;nI double
,sTs Pierce mcfntyre to Reynolds to elsep, bsses
RlsSdd RRsSSdsI to Gibson Gresy to TuppHasb ss pHsbert
m nsb balls, BY Greene 2 Mein1yse,d 1Kyse,daII. Rev
Barry; b hit BY pitched Dais; s;,rnek m out, wal
nOids, Whitney yhlSitpey STsssy ,. HeOsrt Wild
lace Z. s1r J[seb Hubbard; wild pitches, oreeanss,
eT, Gree'z,' s,n,e m Of game, 2;15. Umpires' "A
ans and Neibaum.
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NoHce.

-.s nv wife. Ann elizabeth, has left my
!. y ss hoard without just cause or prosoeation.
oe1 y y. errf,,d All persons hsrboring or trusting
contracting Ai'ei 'n'- GEORGE 0. WEBSTER
r,,brsdre. VI, sept s. lsss-
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15
s1OO.

Dr. K. Detchon's Anti Diuretic
Nav be worth to you more than 100 II
.,o.s have child who soils bedding from
ineontinence Of water during sleep. cures
IA a-,5 vouno alike. II arrests the trou-
Sis Ne - once. 81. Sold by Richard g. Nor
ton' .,,T druggist, Main ST., Randolph, VI
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15

The schools here began Monday for the
fall term.
Mrs. Horace G. Pease has returned from
Old Orchard Beach, Me-, where she has
been spending part OF her vacation.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15
WANTED.

Live men 10 canvass. selling articles Of nseful-
ness. salary or commission. A steady job to
right parties. send stamps for particulars
VT MILL SUPPLY EXCHANGE,
p. O. Box ls4, Randolph. VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15
w. E. LAMS0N.
House !. FURNISHING
IRON BEDS.I

These beds have come to stay. No
crevices for summer pests and light
and easy to handle. We have them
as low as SIS including woven wire
spring.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15
FOR SALE
=. IN =.
RoxAIToN

The farm generally known as the
Henry Place y, located about nan
mile north of center village, on MAN
read. The land is in superior condl-
aon, will keep cows and team, more
N winter. The buildings are all that
could be desired. A large front lawn,
Which can still be improved. For
beauty of location and romantic back
grounds this place is not to be excelied.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15
RANDoLPH's PENNANT.
Champions of Triangular League;
Bethel Second, Rochester Third.

The series of six games arranged be.
tween teams representing Randolph, Beth
ei and Rochester ended last week as fol-
lows:-
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Terms, Adv't Rates, etc.

npeEN MOUNTAIN STATE, g
L. B. JOHNSON, Publisher.
-up BETHEL COURIER, Bethel, VT.
i"l ARNOLD & WILSON, Publishers.
uHlTE RIVER HERALD, South Royalton, VI.
N. ]. SARGENT, Publisher.
rgr cHEL SEA HERALD, Chelsea, VT.
' HERBERT o. BIxBy, Publisher.
,,rsi combined circulation for eight months,
ending June l, 1897, 3606 copies.
ta5 cents extra outside Of Vermontl
,usabscriptions payable in advaace and all papers
Ilseontinuei when Tins ssDlraa -nl3ss --~~---An NJ
ADVERTISING RArEas
lns inch one year. slS.S5 iS ~
i've isSS E.SS
special position, rs per cent extra.
Legal and Local Advertising.
liberation and posting, 81 for weeks; estate no.
Hoes So: special notices, l0c per line for weeks
sbituaries-ordinary length, 81 and 70 copies fur
nsbed; resolutions, 50c.; cards OF thanks, 26ci un
soIirited poetry &c. per line. Local ads, 10c per
iine 6rst week; Sc. per line each subsequent week
n charge less than 10c. per week.
fx-These rates cover all the papers. Special
rates for any or more paper, on application.
LIB. JOHNSON PROPRIETOR.
Randolph, VT.
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The series excited much interest. When
1t began Randolph was looked on as a sure
tail-ender, with Rochester the choice for
penDant, but Randolph came on strong
and Rochester somehow went backward.
Lewis, the Randolph pitcher, was the sue
cess OF the League, heing the only twirler
to escape knockout. He constantly Inn
proved.
1t has been suggested that next year a
White niver League might be organized,
to consist of teams from Randolph, Bethel,
Rochester, South Royalton and possibly
White River Junction, to play a longer
schedule, that would prove a success.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15
RANDOLPH, II; RocHEsrER, 9,


After one days postponement on ac-
count OF rain, the Randolphs and Roches-
ters met at the latter place last week
Thursday and Randolph won, IL to 8.
Randolph outbatted Rochester, and the
latter's superior fielding game did not
save 1t from defeat. Lewis pitched we'll.
Pierce was compelled TO leave the box af-
ter the third inning on account of the
cannonade OF hits. Hebert could not stop
the batting. Rochester selected Reynolds
for umpire, but the crowd roasted him SO
that he quit. There was considerable
kicking and rough playing. The score:-
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15

.,,rsl combined circulation for eight months
49, ending June /. 1887, 350e copies.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-09-15

Mrs. EmeIine Eas4len is in Barre.
Mrs. Della Case Oh ston has returne'
to her home. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26
like A MIRACl.E
How LoG0motor AfaXia Sufferer
Vas Cured,
From ne Evening Ne,o,, Detroit Mich

James Crockett, a sturdy old Scotchman.
living in Detroit, Mich, at 89 Montcalm
Street, was asked about his wonderful cure.
First" he said 81 must tell you some-
thing of my life before my almost fatal sick
ness. l was born in Scotland in 1922 and
came to this country in 1S4S. am marine
engineer by trade. In 1872 / was in the
employ of the Detroit and Cleveland Navi-
cation Co., and for fifteen years l was chief
engineer on one of their big passenger
steamers. Ny first boat was the r. N. Rice,
which was burned at the docks. Then
was transferred to the Rubie, which was
chartered to make the run between Detroit
and Cleveland.
III brought out the new steamer the City
Of the Straits and for years acted as her
chief engineer. 1t is great responsibility,
the position OF chief engineer on those big
passenger palaces. Thousands of lives are
held in the keeping of the engineer. The
anxiety causes a great nervous strain, and
the strictest attention is necessary. Not for
moment must he lose his watchfulness.
For fifteen years / carefully watched
the big engines and boilers without single
accident, and only noticed that was getting
nervous. Suddenly without warning / was
taken sick, and in less than q week was
prostrated. l had the best of physicians
grew gradually worse, and at the council
Of doctors, they said had nervous prostra-
ton, and had destroyed my whole nervous
system and would never be able to be up
again. They said had worn myself out by
the long nervous strain caused by watching
three long years / was unable to move from
my bed without assistance. The doctor said
l had looomotor ataxia, and would never be
able TO walk again.
"The pains and suffering I experienced
daring those years are almost indescribable.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

My wife used to put eight or ten hot water
bags around me TO stop the pain. Those
that came TO see me bid ne goodbye when
they left me, and | was given up The doc
tors said nothing more could be done for me-
" We tried every known remedy, and my
wife Kept reading the articles about nr.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People to me.
Finally she said they only cost 50 cents,
and she wanted to know if | would try them.
To please her / consented, and the first box
gave me relief / continued TO use them
for about two years before | could get strength
enough 10 walk. II came slow but sure, hut
what | am to-day is due wholly 10 DR.. VII.
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People.
81 am nearly seventy-fve years old to-dry,
and there is not man in the whole city that
can kick higher or walk further than | can
to-day. If any one has locomotor etaxis
that reads this, let them come and see me
to-day. Can you tell me man to-day in
this big city that can do better than that "
said Mr.. Crocket, as he kicked the reporters
hat which was held high above his head.
CDR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peo-
pie made me what am to-day. only wish
l could persuade others to do as l did, and
take them before it is too late"
(Signed) JAMES CROCHET"
Before me, Notary Public, personally
appeared James Crockett who signed and
swore to the above statement as being true in
every particular.
ROBERT E. HULL, JR., Notary Public.
Wayne County, Mich.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are sold in boxes (nevor in loose form by the
dozen or hundred, and the public are eau
toned against numerous limitations sold in
this shape) at so cents a box or six boxes fc-
$3.50, and mGy he had Of oil druggists or
direct by mail from DR.. Williams Medicine
Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26
Corvallis & Eastern
R. K. Company.
IYAQUINA BAY ROUTE.

IYAQUINA BAY ROUTE.
Connecting at Yaqnina Bay with the Sa
Francisco & Yaquina Bay Steamship Co.
STEAMSHIP president"
Sails from Yaquins every 8 days for San
Francisco. Coos Bay. Port Oxford, Trinidad
and Humbolt Bay.
Passenger accommodations unsurpassed.
Shortest route between the Willamette valley
and California.
Fare from Albany OF points west to Sau
Francisco; Cabin, IS; steerage, So.
Round trip, good 90 days, SIT.
To CoOs Bay cabin IS; steerage SO.
To Humboldt Bay aad Port Oriord, cabin
SIoi steerage sS.
RIVER DIVISION
'iieamer "Albany" between Portland and
Corvallis. through witeout lay-over. Leaving
Corvallis 6;3o a. m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and
sundays; leaves Portland, Yamhill street
dock, 600 a. m. Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays.
EDWIN STONE. Manager,
]. c. MAYO, Supt. River Division.
Ccrvallis,Or
C. G. COKER. Agent. Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

contents of the report until it was
transmitted to congress on Monday.
Interest bodering on concern was
manifested among officials of the
navy department oyer the movements
of the Spanish fleet of torpedo boats
from the Canary islands to Porto
Rico. The fotilla is one of the most
formidable Of its kind afloat, and 1.-THE
sending of it to West Indies at this
time is regarded as an indication
that Spain's endeavor is to be pre-
pared for any emergency in or near
Cuba.
NaYal experts are of the opinion
that it will take the flotilla about
ten days to make the journey, but it
is exceedingly likely that it will
actually require several days longer,
The liability of the boats to accident
is geat, particularly if they should en-
counter rough weather. Then, too,
if they should be accompanied by
Golfers, the speed of the fleet would
be reduced to that of the coal boats.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26
Going tooK1or dixie.

No. not everybody. Some will travel east
ward and they will want the best of modern
conveniences. 1t is not generally known
that the Northern Pacific railway pre- yides for
its second-class tourist passengers all the
comforts usually accorded 6rst-class trafc,
but such is the fact Easy. upholstered
coaches, fine berths and all homelike sur
roundings. No change of cars and no lay
over betweenPotland and theMississippi river.
Passengers furnished their tickets right
here in Salem.
tor full particulars see Thomas, Watt
& Co., 400 Commercial street, they.
save you money.
Two trains daily between Portland
uge I Sound.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

What pleasure is there in life with
headache, constipation and bilious
ness? Thousands experience them
who could become perfectly healthy
by using De Wits Little Early Ris-
ers, the famous little pills. Stones
Drug Store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

Don't annoy others by your cough
ing, and risk your life by neglecting a
cold. One Minute Cough Cure cures
coughs, colds, Group, grippe and all
throat and lung troubles. Stone IS
Drug Store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

Children and adults tortured by
burns, scalds, injuries, eczema or skin
diseases may secure instant relief by
using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Great Pile remedy. Stones Drug
Store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-26

WAsHIN0ToN, March, 26.-The work
of getting the army, navy aud coast
defenses in shape for war is still being
pushed forward with all possible
haste. Twelve speedy yachts and sea-
going tugs have been purchased by
the navy department, to be converted
into torpedo-boat destroyers and
picket. boats in case Of emergency. At
Mare Island navy yard the cruiser
Charleston and the gunboat York.
town are almost ready for sea, and
work on the Philadelphia is being
rushed. The Springfield rifle works
are preparing TO operate night and
day. working three shifts of men, TO
fill orders for the government. Work
on coast defenses at various points
is being crowded forward, and sew
eral harbors will soon be safe against
invasion.
WASHINGTON, March 26,-The re-
port of the Maine court Of inquiry is
now in the hands of President McKin-
ley. 1t was delivered by Lieutenant
Maliq, judge advocate of the court OF
inq uiry, to Secretary Long, and by
the latter taken to the white house
and handed to the president. The ar
riYal of the report hardly created a
ripple Of excitement at the white
house, except among the newspaper
correspondents, gathered there.
Mark was called in TO explain some
matters not fully covered by the re-
port. Further than this, no state
ment would be made or intlmatioI
given by any cabinet officer as TO the