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The Portland daily press., 1898-08-10
BOARD OF HEALTH CONFERENCE

Detroit, Mich, August 9,-Many adj
dresses congratulatory to the Michigan
state board Of health were heard Mt the
quarter centennial of the celebration of
the board held here today. The celebra-
ton was a sort of preliminary to the con-
health of North America, which will
con vene tomorrow. Upwards of 100 health
authorities were present. Papers reveiSy-
ing sanitary progress throughout the
world and particularly in Miohig ~ 49,,
read by the delegates. "0A'
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-10
THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.

Washington, August 9.-Senator Kyle
of South Dakota called on President Nc
Kinley and discussed plans of the new
non partisan Industrial commission. The
President said the commission would be
called together in the middle of Septem-
Der.
been practically determined and will be
announced when the call for the meeting
is made.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-10
TO CLEANSE THE SYSTEM

Effectually yet gently, when costive or
bilious, to permanently overcome habit
ual constipation, to awaken the kidneys
and liver to healthy activity, without
irritating or weakening them, to dispei
headaches, colds, or fevers, use Syrup OF
Figs, made by the California Fig Syrup
Co.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-10
ANOTHER CONNECTICUT MURDER

Bridgeport, Conn, August 9.-What,
will undoub tedly provo another addition
to the list of Fairfield county murders
was MADE tonight when James Capara
who was shot in the abdomen Sunday
night died In sthe general hospital dhrly
this morning. An autopsy will be held
tomorrow. Terani, who was arrested
shortly after the crime, confessed to the
crime. The shooting was the outcome, of
a quarrel over pail of beer. By
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-10
And Boston WON the Only Ball Game
Played Yesterday.

Cincinnati, August 9. -Nichols was in
vinoible today and easily shut the Reds
out. Hawley proved mark for Boston.
The second game was postponed on &C.
count of rain. Attendance 6o00. The
score:
Boston, 0 0 % y ID
Cincinnati, 0 0 0 o o.
Base hits-Cincinnati, s.; Boston, 10.
Errors-Boston, O; Cincinnati, 4. Bat
teries-Nichols and Bergen; Hawley and
Peitz.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-10
Eleven Men Killed and Forty-four
Wounded at MaIate Trenches.
American Lines were Attacked by
the Spanish Regulars.

They were Driven Back with Great Loss
After Sharp Fisht-American so lun-
teers Stood Up Under Fire and Defeated
Enemy-List of Killed Indicates That
There was a Series Of Skirmlshes as
Men are Reported ms Killed On SUN
day, Monday and Tuesday-Our Men
Occupy the Trenches of the Insurgents
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-10
RACING AT SAuGUS.
Yesterday was Good Day for the
Sport.

Sausus. Mass, August 9.-TEe sum-
mer meeting at the old Saugus track
onened this afternoon with two hotly con-
tested events, a 3. IA pace and 2. IS trot.
The racing was full of exciting mis-
hsps. In the very first heat of the 2. IA
pace Evolution stood up on his hind legs
and dumped the driver W. O'Neill. By
the time the latter had picked himself up
Evolution was running away up the
stretoh and he went half mile before he
was captured.
Then Hal Almont repeated Evolutlons'
performance and later on figured in a
collision with George l.. in the third heat
of the Z. 90 pace.
Prior to this George L. in the first heat
ran away after throwing out his driver.
Nelson took the q. pace in straight
heats although pushed by Diversion and
Random in the last heat.
After Evelyn had taken the first heat
in the 2. % pace Lady Aver captured the
race in fast time.
The summary:
2.l4 Glass, Pace-Purse $500.
Nelson, b 8, by Token P, Nelson
Mare by Rel Buck, &C. McDon-
Diversion, b m, by Greystone,
Juno by Mambrino, CIV. Bray
man) +
Random, gg, (Durland) =
Mary S., b m, (McDonald)
Baby Strathmore, b m, (Marren) 4 .
Annie Shedd, b M, (Sterling) 4
Nellie K, 70 m. (Shanck)
Evolution, CHI S, (O'Neill 5 Or
T1me-2.14, 2.15 81, 2.15.
AIS class, Pace-Purse $500.
Lady Aver, b m, by Woodbrino,
(Dore) Il IL
IN cMc d A
Jennie Hale, b m, (Taft) =
A lpine. oh q. (Bass) 5 = 2
CAPTAIN Paul. b q, (Keeler), 3 5 z
Texas Lillian. oh m. (Kiley) z 8 5
Halmont no g (Middlerby) 6 9
George L., 8 m, (Melody) .
Gypsey Girl. b m, (Draper) .
Lydick, b g, (Shannon) 10 dis
Time-2 30 ga, 2 Is IA, 2.s1 IA, a.2o Ia
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-10

Burdock Blood Bitters gives man
clear head, an active brain, a strong, Wig
orous body-makes him fit for the battle
of life,
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-10
ESSEX TO BECQNlE A TRArN1Nf,
E3HIP

Portsmouth,, N. H., August e.-Tbe II.
s. s sa asse1 stationed lone at this navy yard
as She can be made ready for a traio o
ssnip. She will be ready for sea in a weak ans
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-10

Portland City hall will contain
a magnificent exhibit. Through
out the week Portland's chief
business thOroughfares will be
brightly Illuminated with col
ored lights and decorated with
bunting.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-10
A GALA WEEK
IN PORTLAND
Will Be the Week of the
NEW
ENGL and
FAIR
AUG. 22-27.

The attractions at Rigby Park
will be more humorous and
greater than ever before. All
the best horses in the country
will be there. The cattle and
stock entries exceed those Of
any previous year.
The sMidway" will furnish
lots of fun for the money.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-10

Excursion rates over all
transportation lines.
Watch the papers for list of at
fractions.
augsd2w
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-10
NICHOLS WAS INvINCIBLE

,ime-s. 30 s-4, 2. IS IA, 2.s1 IA, 2.so l.s
, 1898-01-08

Regarding the discovery Of the Journal Of
She first Dutch Commando II on the Mazaruni,
by the London experts, in tile archives Of
the Colony, the Exchange Telegraph Co..
assert that they have authority from some.
body at the Colonial Office, to say the DIS
covery will not necessitate an entirely new
statement of the British case. Possibly not;
but if our claim is to rest upon early eyl-
dence of possession, the Journal in question
is of paramount Importance, the references
in it to places on the Upper Cuyuni leaving
, 1898-01-08

The peace Of mind of the Jam .mrkers of
Great & itain, WA Oh has been disturbed late.
ly 10y thn thought Of countetyailiug dutIes
being mp posed, viii he still further discom-
posed BY the Issue Of q prospectus proposing
lne estatlishm mt Of The Imperial and Con
tlnentaI Jam and Confectionery Company,
Ltd, with 4 capital Of CT 600 900. The oh.
Jects Of the Company are to make Jam in the
bounty countries and export it to England,
where, by reason of the Bounty given by the
continental countries on the amount Of SUGAR
employed in the manufacture of The lam. it
Will be sold at q lower price than tie English
manufacturers Will be able to take. except at
a loss to themselves. TO quote the text of
the prospectus: The action Of the present
"Bounties will enable the Company 10 sup
'pIy the English market at something under
the cost Of production IN England TheEng-
llSh manufacturers are to be dealt with in a
thIughttul manner, the prospectus suggest
ing hat the b~St established Of them should
have q far claim upon the. Company rs dis
trbutIng agents. The prospectus has only
one name on it, and that is the classic one Of
Schmidt, whose address is 81 Box, General
Post Office, Liverpool; and we have a lurking
suspicion that 1t is a bit Of = practical Joke;
but if BouutleS are not to be abolished
the idea the modest Mr.. Schmidt has put
forth is worth thinking over, for it will be
almost as easy to export jam from the con
tinent to England as it il to export sugar
bid.
, 1898-01-08

no room to doubt that these were regarded
as possessions of Tie Dutrh. ln lie Em0-
pea" Mat, winch i, now le2aric rs one OF
the most reliable sources Of West Indian uls.
information, here is a doletul compliant ~
behalf Of certain ,ocal officials WlcSr sealch-
ings have been ignored in the discovery Of
the long concealed Journal. We admit chat
Notwithstanding the sreat Importance Of
bringing to hight all evidence obtainAbie 10
establish on case, it was DOS; thoughttr $
in the London men discovering villa. The IocI
searchers had failed To di~coyer-gtanted
these ever made All attempt at the discovery,
which seems doubtful. The London men
should ave left the journal Of the Conmau-
deul to temAiu Wondering as silently us he
himself remains Wondering in some un-
know M'zaruni tomb, rather han hurt the
feeling # the certain officials. \ hard
hearted Secretary Of State mieht reasonably
want to know how 1t came to pass that the
most important evidence lie colony possessed
was allowed TO lie neglected fn 80 Icng a
time. And if lie did, perhaps the accent his
tory of the journal would ONE to i9ht and
prove rather mtetesuuG-Ibld.
, 1898-01-08

\ close friend is one who VIII not lend
you amy money. and a den friend IS one who
borrows all you viii give Lm.
Magistrate: do You want c3unsel?" Cul-
prlt. "If you amt too busy, l wouldn't mind
a hint how to got out OF tLis scrape."
A: Just look at that fellow on tho bicy-
Gle. will you? Why on eartA iaes he sroop
SOP b.. He must be tJ ", to put his
shoulders to the wheel.
"Yes. my old friend, l have been the VIC
tim Of misfortune in all my love affairs My
first sweetheart died, the scroud Tilted me.
and the third became my wife.
"My wife took a nap yesterday afternoon,
and k,pt the baby still two hours How
did you manage it'' MAILED lis clothes 80
lhe floor and gave him a paper lampshade
to play with"
"Yez know Casey the contractor" said Mr.
DolAn, Oh do replied r ,1erty. lis he
what ye'd call reuablel I'3 is the most
reliable man Oi liver know Nhineyer no
lslIs yez anythin' yo kin deplnd on it's not
b9in' So
Principal. My lea Muller, you had the
courage to save my daughter from drowning
You deserve to be rewarded. l give you my
daughter IN mmrln,c." Muller (bookkeeper)
sit is really very KIND Of You; but / am not
50 courageous as you seem to think"
Four year old Barb III went to Church
with her w sisters, an came home crying.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
War Formally Declared.

On Monday President Mckinley sent to
Congress a message asking for a formal
declaration of war. The President recites
the various Incidents In connection with
the breaking Of diplomatic relations with
Spain, announces that a blockade of Cuba
has been ordered, and that a call for vol
unteers has been issued. Upon receipt Of
the message the house passed the de-
sired resolution by a unanimous vote in
one minute and fOnty-two seconds.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
North AtIantIo gquadron sam.

The North Atlantic squadron has laid
at Key West so long and the rumors OF
orders to move have so frequently proved
to be unfOunded that the people of that
city were greatly surprised when on Fri
day morning the feet had disappeared.
About midnight signal Nights were no.
ticed by the few people who were up at
that hour of night The signals were in
evidence all night. Just at daylight the
vessels sailed away, no one, of course,
knowing what their destination might
be, but it was the general opinion that
they had gone to Havana to put the
blockade order into effect.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
Army Orders Issued.

An order issued by direction Of the
Secretary of War Saturday names the
Chickamauga assembly Of troops Camp
Geo. H. Thomas 1t will temporarily
constitute an army corps under the COM
mand of Gen. Brooke. 1t will consist of
one division of cavalry, one Of infantry
and one brigade of light artillery. The
divisions will each be composed of three
brigades of three or more regiments each.
The regiments at New Orleans, Mobile
and Tampa constitute divisions under
command of Generals Shafter, Coppinger
and Wade respectively.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
Internal DlssensIon In snaLn.

Spain is having the expected trouble
at home. Street demonstrations at Mad
rid are very threatening. Financial dis
turbances, including run on the silver
reserve in the Bank Of Spain, fall in
prices of all kinds of securities and the
jumping of gold to premium Of rs per
cent. are causing great uneasness. The
adherents of Don Carlos are also causing
added trouble, while Weyler's plotting
increases the agitation. Spain has 80
much trouble at home that the people
have little time to think of the American
war.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
The dover Captured.

A United States gunhOat captured
the Spanish steamer Michael Jover early
Saturday morning. 1t was loaded with
cotton and slaves and It is estimated
1t is worth 100000 the cargo alone be-
Ing valued at S15O,OOO. II was going
from New Orleans to Barcelona via Ha-
vana.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
War Department Calls for troops.

War Department Calls FOR Troops.
The Secretary of War issued call for
125,00O troops Monday In accordance with
the Presidents proclamation. Kansas
will have three companies of infantry.
Each Governor received telegram stat
ing how many volunteers were needed
from his State. The call states that 1t
Is desired that organized militia be used
to as great an extent as possible as they
are armed, uniformed and drilled. Okla
homa gets one troop Of cavalry, Nebraska
is asked for two regiments OF infantry
while Colorado's quota Is one regiment
OF infantry and one light battery.
Continued on page lBl
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
Many Antl-Leedy Delegates In Shaw
nee County.

Governor Leedy's opponents claim to
have elected majority of the delegates
to the Shawnee county convention. His
friends hope that the unreported country
precincts will turn the tide. Many dis
appointed ofIice-seekers opposed him,
but many Others, who did not want nor
ask FOR Office, and who could not endorse
the police administration, opposed him
The Governor had ample notice Of this
dissatisfaction and was frequently peti-
toned to make q change.
Send us names Of your friends who will
be interested In sample copies OF the Ad-
vocate and News.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
spain Has Declared War.

The Spanish Ministry declared war
Monday. The proclamation says that the
United States started the trouble. The
right to equip privateers is maintained.
The declaration is long one and covers
all Of the various phases Of the prospec-
tive war.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
spaIn Makea a Dlplomatlc Rlunder.

The Spaniards have Just discovered
that they made fool mistake In not re-
ceiving this country's ultlmatum. 1t APP
pears that its nOn-delivery leaves this
country unpledged in regard to It's reser-
vatiOns made with reference to Cuban
independence. While Spanish pride was
gratifed diplomatic point was lost.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
Funston WIN Command Kansas.

Governor Leedy has announced the
appointment Of Col. Fred Funston as
colonel Of the first regiment of Kansas
volunteers. Funston was chief of az
tlllery in General Garcia's department
of the Cuban army and knows all about
Cuban warfare. The appointment went
to him without APPLICATION and he
promptly accepted and is ready for SER
vice at once.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
THE WAR HAS BEGUN.
lOontinned from pAge t.l

nlar army officer may be named for
each regiment. The remainder OF the
bill relates to the regulation Of the army.
One provision places volunteers on the
same basis respecting pay, pensions, ETC.,
as the regulars.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27

provides for the issue Of $500, 900 Of
bonds In denominations OF $50 or some
multiple Of that sum. One hundred mi-
lion dollars may be raised on certificates
Of Indebtedness.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
Kansans Resign for Military Service.

President w. L. Brown, of the State
Board of Charities, has resigned to go
into the service. He has been promised
a good place. Senator Jumper has re-
signed his place as Senator and as mem
Der of the Board of Charities to go to the
front. Senators Forney and Reser have
been enMsting companies and have ten
dered their designations.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
Another spanlsh Vessel Captured.

The torpedo boat Porter captured the
Spanish schooner Mathilde Saturday. 1t
was tOwed into Key West. This is the
second vessel flying the Spanish flag
which has been taken. The other was
the Buena Ventura, which was taken by
the Nashville.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
Took Hoods in the Spring
Il Completely Cured a Dread
ful SCrOflDIa HumOr
From which ne HAD suffered From
BoyhOod.


II you want a good medicine for
your blood, you should take one which
absolutely cures blood diseases. The
following testimonial and thousands
more like it prove that Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla is the greatest blood purifier ever
discovered. Read it and take Hoods
Sarsaparilla this Spring:
&C. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass:
Gentlemen: II have had a scrof-
ulous humor since was a boy. Four
years ago it eliminated in an absCess
as large as an apple on tho left side Of
my neck, and extended the whole
length Of my jaw from the chin to the
ear. Being on the cords of the neck,
1t gave me sharp pains in the left
shoulder and breast. About three
years ago had the abscess lanced and
this tended to decrease the size Of the
bunch somewhat. Last spring l
Commenced to Take Moods
Sarsapanlla. Up to that time / had
not had any appetite, and in particular
ate very little breakfast. Soon after
commencing with Hoods Sarsaparlla,
began to feel better in every way
and my appetite improved. did not,
however, notice any change in the alb
sCess until / had taken several bottles,
when it gradually grew smaller and
wholly disappeared. Since taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla / have gained from
142 to 1853 pounds and have a good
appetite. know it was Hoods Sar-
saparilla that effected the cure, as l
had tried about everything else, but
nothing did me any good, not even
doctors medicines. shall always
have a good word for Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla." GEO. ID. STIMPsoN, Islington
Road, Portsmouth, N. II.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
.S..S.
Rloelade ProclamatIon Iasned.

President Mckinley has issued proc
lamatlon declaring that this country has
instituted blockade Of the ports Of the
north coast Of Cuba between Cardenas
and Bahia Houda and which includes
Havana and the port Of Cunfuegos on the
south coast. The proclamation recites
that no vessels will be allowed to enter
or issue from these ports and that all
neutral vessels now in these ports will
be given thirty days in which to retire
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
Firing Begins at Havana.

The guns at Moro castle, Havana
opened fire on the blockading feet Sat-
urday. No damage was done, as the
vessels were not within range. No shots
were fired in reply, the feet contenting
itself with blockading the port. The
general assault on Havana will not likely
begin until later, when everything is
ready.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
Prizes to BE Divided

The Judge Advocate General of the
Navy department holds that under the
law when naval vessels capture vessels
of equal or superior force that the net
proceeds Of the sale OF the latter shall go
to the captOrs, and that when the yes
sells are of less force that one-half shall
so to the government and one-half to
the captors. Proceedings shall be in the
United States District court.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
War Revenue Bin,

The war revenue bill was introduced
In Congress Monday. 1t lays heavy
tax on beer, tobacco, patent medicines,
perfumery, cosmetics, chewing gum and
wines; tax is also charged ON bonds,
bills, of exchange, bank drafts, promis-
sorry notes, bills Of lading and receipts
for goods for export, certificates Of all
sorts, telegraph messages, and on all
sorts Of documents connected with the
arrival and departure Of vessels. 1t also
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27

Spain VIII Not Commission Privateers.
The Official Gazette at Madrid has pub
lished the following decree:
"First-The government reserves lib
erty as to the question Of coal being con-
traband of war.
Second, Spain will not issue letters Of
marque and will treat all vessels holding
letters of marque issued by America as
pirates and not as privateers Spain will
utilize a number of mercantile fleet as
auxiliary war ships and will exercise the
right of search, both by regular and the
auxiliary war ships"
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
The First Gun Fired.

The cruiser Nashville captured a Span
ish ship, the Buena Ventura, a vessel of
1000 tons, loaded with lumber, at point
near Key West early Friday morning.
It was en- route from the coast Of Mis-
sissippi to Pensacola, from which place
it would have soon sailed for Holland.
The people of Key West went wild with
enthusiasm when the vessel was brought
into the harbor.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
Cali for Volunteers Issued.

President Mckinley issued call for
125,O0O volunteers Saturday. They are
to be apportioned according to popula-
tion among the various States. Kansas
quota will be something over 2,700 The
term of service will be two years with
provision that they may be discharged
sooner.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
State militia Ready to wight.

The Executive Council Of New Hamp-
shire has authorized the Governor to
expend $4,000 in getting the National
Guard ready for active duty. Rhode
Island has voted an appropriation of
$150,000 for military equipment. Orders
were given last Thursday to the Penn
sylvania National Guard to assemble at
Lebanon. This will bring together 5000
men. Governor Wolcott, Of Massachu-
setts, has ordered that the National
Guard be placed on war footing.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27

be subject to censorship. This seems
necessary in order that the maneuVers OF
the fleet and the army may not be given
to the world. Communication with Ha-
Vana has been abandoned.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27

WOOdfOrd's Train Attacked and Stoned.
The train on which American Minister
Woodford left Spain was attacked and
stoned at several points on the trip to the
French frontier. An effort was made to
arrest Mr.. Moreno, his secretary, on the
ground that ne was Spanish subject,
but Mr.. WoOdford prevented his arrest
by taking a position in front Of his
compartment and assuring the Spanish
officers that they would have to use
force to remove him before they could
have his secretary. The party finally
reached France safely.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27

lA Press Censorship at Key West.
Inc government has taken possession
OF the telegraph wires at Key West. All
press matter handled at this point will
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27
Engllah Food for spaln's soldiers.

The steamers which sail between Brit
ish ports and Havana have been hauling
large quantities Of grain and food sup
plies to Havana for some time. Good
authorities estimate that enough food
is in sight at Havana to feed the Span
ish soldiers for five months. These sup
plies are consigned to Havana mer-
chants, who turn them over to the army
quartermasters.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27

President Is Authorized to Call Volunteers.
The house has passed an emergency
war bill authorizing the President to
call out the volunteer forces and provid-
ing for their organization. All of the
regimental officers are to be appointed
by the various Governors, leaving to the
President those only who rank as
colonels and the higher officers. The
bill provides for three year enlistments.
Efforts were made to reduce this to one
year. An amendment to provide for the
enlistment of 100000 men was defeated.
Congressman Talbert, of South Carolina,
warned the house that there was a. long
war ahead and that preparations should
be made accordingly.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-27

PrivateeIing Not Likely to BE Practlced.
The sentiment at Washington seems to
be strong in opposition to privateering.
Senator Morgan made speech last
Thursday in which he took the position
that it was a matter to be passed on by
Congress rather than by the executive.
Madrid dispatches say that the Spanish
government will not resort to privateer-
ing. 1t seems likely that this pernicious
accompaniment of war will not be known
in the present difficulty.
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Expectation OF War Material Prohibited.
A resolution introduced by Senator
Quay has been passed by the Senate. II
provides that coal OF other material which
may be used for war purposes shall not
pc exported. Authority is given the
president to lay or suspend this en-
barge as in his judgment may seem best.