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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
TEXAS MEN CoMPlIMENTED.
Fought the Battle Against the Cabanas
Batteries Alone.

Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.
playa del Este, Guantanamo Bay, June
24. The remains of f. o. Blakeley, the
apprentice Of the battleship Texas, who
was struck and killed by q six inch shell
while the Texas was shelling the batter
les OF Santiago on Wednesday last, have
been buried at sea off Santiago de Cuba.
-Four of the eight others who were wound
ed at the same time Blakeley was killed,
have been brought here and placed on the
hospital ship Solace. The other wounded
men will remain on the Texas. The bat
tieship was not seriously damaged by the
shell. The Texas fought the battle alone
and after its conclusion the officers and
men of the battleship were complimented
by Rear Admiral Sampson for the excel
iont work they had per ormed.
The names of the men wounded on the
Texas include the following: j. Simon
ton, J. X. Nelson, I'll. A. Lee. r. Rus.
sell, R. G. Enel, G. D. Mullin, j. E.
Liveley.
The dynamite cruiser Vesuyius at
lacked the Santiago de Cuba batteries
last night. throwing three dynamite
shells. 1t is believed the projectiles did
great damage.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
UNEXPECTED TRIUMPH.
How Cheekie Was Wooed by the Goslins
and Won by the Gander.

How Cheekie Was WoOed by the Goslins
and Won by the Gander.
Cheekie Blushingtop reclined with Ian
gnid grace upon the sky blue settee in her
sumptuously appointed boudoir. Upon
the yielding velvet pile at her feet knelt
the youthful heir to one of the Oldest and
proudest dukedons In the land, pouring
forth the devotion that suroharged his
simple heart. II was the first occasion on
which marquis had sung the old song,
md Cheekie wal fully aware of the duty
she owed to herself and her profession.
With the pretiest grace in the world
and the nearest approach to blush that
she could force through her make up, she
told his lordship hat she was his, and for
time naught bit the sound of kissing
broke the joyous ierenity that reigned in
the apartment.
But, Aubrey, said the lovely girl.
have you oonsidend what the duke, your
father, will have b, say to our engage
mentP'' -sags
The marquis confessed rather guiltily
that ne had not dard to dwell upon the
consequence of such disclosure.
but you'll have to tell him, you
know" urged CheeAe. "It's quite the
fashionable thing nov for the nobility to
take bride from the stage, SO he's sure
to be pleased. From What I've seen of his
portraits in the papes I should say he
was rather jolly old c1ffer.''
I'm afraid he'll be ross" he said de-
spondently.
r You oowardly boy, she said. elbow
persuasion?"
Inc marquis gave ven to sigh of re-
lief "oh, If you only woldl But you re
sure you're not frightenea''
Frightened" Cheek laughed at the
IDEA. Bless you, he's Mt the first duke
I've met. There, wait till get my things
on, and you shall take 40 there right
now"
Arrived there, Cheekie son gained adj
mittance, while Aubrey wsted anxiouslv
in hanson at the street crner. Ii SEEM
ed hours to him before sheeturned. and
as matter OF fact it.was ,deuoed long
time. NS ayaf$s
"Well,' asked E Aubrey tremblip9lv
when tney We're once more the move.
"and how did you get on VIII him Ssr.
ling?"
"Oh, grandly. grandly p' relied Chaek,a
delightedly. II never hoped n snoh sno.
cess.
'sThen be has assented, deastp,, .r,sa
Aubrey joyously.
"Well, no, not exactly" sal Cbeek;e
You see, Aubrey, I had to do good dasi
of fascinating to get him to lists, and The
END OF IL was as SOON DIS ne ioonout what
a nice sort of girl am he-he'',
she WHAT" asked Aubrey.
Proposed to me himself, saiCheekie
triumphantly, land shall be yur step-
mother in a month. ALLY Slopt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
FRENCH CABINET FORMED.

Paris, June e4.-M Peytral has sue
cesded in forming a cabinet to succeed
the retiring ministry of NJ. Meline. 1t is
constituted as follows:
Premier and Minister of the Interior
III. Paul Peytral.
Minister of Foreign Affairs-M. Charles
de Ereycinet.
Minister of Warm Godefroy Cavaignac
Minister of Marine-Vice Admiral
Francois Fourier.
Minister of Financial Paul de Lom-
bre.
Minioster of Justice-M. Ferdinand
Sariren.
Minister of the Colonies-M. Theophile
del Case.
Maruejouls
Minister of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Baduel. r.
Minister of Public Works-M. Geirges
Liuges.
Minister of Public Instruction-M.
Charles Dupuy. Il.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
PRAISE FOR LIEUT.. BLUE.
Secretary Long Commends Him For His
Bravery.

Washington, June "a Secretary Long
has addressed the following letter of
commentator to Lieut. Victor Blue of
the Suwanee attached Il to Sampson Is
squadron: 5as
ssSir; 4.esa r. 13t7
s'1-The department is in receipt of the
following cablegram, dated Mole ST
Nicholas, June IS. 1898, from Rear Adml-
raj sampson, q. S. N, commander in
Atlantic squadron: Lieut. Blue just
returned after a detour of 70 statute miles
to observe in the harbor of Santiago de
Cuba. He reports the Spanish fleet all
there.
4 '2-The department. realizes that this
simple cablegram Is evidence that your
efforts in making this detour into the
heart OF the enemy's country, by which
you ascertained Information very much
desired, must have been attended with
great risk to your personal safety and
that you possessed the GOODNESS, nerve
and bravery to perform such duty under
trying circumstances Undoubtedly it
must have been gratifying to the COM
mander-in-chief to know that the conf
dence he reposed in you tc perform this
duty was. not misplaced, and the depart
ment takes much pleasure in highly com.
mending you for this service and feels
sure that your action will prove to be an
example for your brother officers to
emulate and most favorable augur
for your future career in a service
already distinguished by the personal
heroism of its members
Very respectfully,
4s John d. Long, Secretary
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
WoMEN,s CLUBS TO BE TAXED.

Denver, Col, June 24-The thousands
of clubs belonging to the General FEEDER
alton of Wonen's clubs are to be taxed
annually at the rate of ten cents per cap.
ita. This decision was finally made today
at the Broadway theatre amid a sputter
of parliamentary points and prolonged
applause.
The new provision will not go into
effect until 1900 and will bring into the
treasury about $500 annually IA
Following trolley ride was the educa
'ional conference at Broadway theatre.
With reference to the work of state feder-
.tion. addresses were made by Mrs. Alice
+. Briggs of Maine, Mrs. K. L. Walton
of Massachusetts, Mrs Jennie Lozier of
New York and others. At the same time
was held the conference on 'sClub
Methods in Unity church. Several adj
dresses were made. The afternoon ses-
sions were devoted to Cart and the in
children. .
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25

If this were published anywhere else
than in Portland, that is if the state
ment given below went he rounds of the
press, readers in Boston or New Orleans
would not believe it. In the very nature
of things, men and women will not be.
lieye that simple little pill would have
any effect on humanity when the subject
is In serious condition. When 1T has
that effect, when the party is living
witness, perhaps a neighbor, PORTLAND
people ut least cannot possibly deny it
particularly SO when investigation is
oourted. Now ask Mr.. Joel Bibber, who
lives on 40 Lafayette street, and see If he
will not corroborate personally what he
says publicly.
Mr.. Bibber says: GAS medicine for
the kidneys, Doan's Kidney Pills have
no equal They are a splendid kidney
corrective, and having done me SO much
good never cease telling my friends
about them. I had for q long while
suffered with a thropbing, pulling sort Of
pain right across the small of the back.
Any exercise, particularly that of twist
ing or STOPPING hurt and tired my back,
and every one who has had kidney com
plant knows how wearisome thing it
is, how anxlously they want to get rid of
it and how completely lost they are when
they go to select remedy. I went down
to Il. b. Hay and Sons drug store at
the junction of Free and Middle streets,
and got Doan's Kidney Pills. 1t did not
take them very long to get at the cause of
the pain. Whatever it was they removed
it, and have had no bother since"
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by all
dealers or sent by mail on receipt of price
by Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name DOAN'S and take
no substitute.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
OVER ALTAREs NOUN TAINs.
The American Floats Above Cuban
Town Baiquir.

Copyright, 1898, the a ssociated Press.
On board the Associated Press despatch
boat Dauntless, off Baiquiri, Thursday,
June 20, via Kingston, Ja., June $40
a. m.-Late yesterday afternoon the
American flag was floating from the top
OF the Altares mountains. back of
Baiquiri. The men cheered and waved
their hats, the warships and transports
let loose their sirens and the bands played
the "Star Spangled Banner
Major Lamette with two men of the
volunteer cavalry climbed the heights and
raised the flag.
The Spanish-American iron works
which were destroyed before the troops
landed yesterday, belonged to the Steel
ton company, near Baltimore, Md.
The Cubans, under Gen. Castillo. en-.
tered Baiquiri after the Spaniards had
deserted the town. Their little clothing
was no more than rags, many of them
being two-thirds naked. Some of them
had no trousers and battered shirts
while the majority Of them were bare
footed. They were mostly negroes, some
being boys of only 5 years of age. This
guns they carried were of many models,
ranging from fintelecks to Mausers and
Remingtons. All, however, were armed
wlthsmachetes The officers rode donkeys
ana scrub horses. The sun was blazing
not ana a number of soldiers were pros.
1fateo and We're taken on board the hos
pltal Ship The troops are in fine spirits
and are overjoyed at the aggressive atti-
tude assumed by Gen. Shal ter, who be-
iieves he can force his way into Santiago
de Cuba and strike the Spanish guns a
heavy blow.
The celebrity of the forward movement
of the United States army has embar
raised the quartermaster' department..
urgent request for more rations. The
mules and stores are already ashore, but
some of the trappings are still on board
ship and will be taken off during the
night. Col. Humphreys says he Will
nave pack train loaded and on it's way
by light tomorrow. 1t should reach
.luragua before night
An attempt to send supplies to Juragua
this afternoon in boats, failed,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
LAST DAY OF DOVER RACES.

Dover, N. H., June 24-The3 last day
of the harness meeUipg at Granite State
park was just as interesting as the proceed
ing days. The 2.22 trUt was horse race
all the way through In the second heat,
Doctor and Ben Fl, nhoth broke at the
wire in neck and neck finish. The heat
was given to Miss Barbee, the next horse,
with no time. The siiifinary: Im
shed. u first; Fleetfoot, second; Refina,
third; best time, Ill ID
q. % trot, purse $4o0-Ben H first Doctor,
second; Susie +, third :<best time by Doct.
or q l6 l-2 ~
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
Local Weather Report,

Portland, June 24.-The local weather
bureau Office records as to the weather
are as follows:
ga. m.--Bsrometer. 49, 7SS; thermome.
ter, 65; dew point, 50; humidity, So;
wind, W; velocity, 6; weather, cloudy.
Sp. m.-Barometer, 80. $50, thermome-
ter, 72; dew point. 60; humidity, GO;
wind. SW velocity s; weather, cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer, 6s; maximum,
thermometer, rs; minimum Thermometer,
60; maximum velocity Of wind, IL SW;
total precipitation. OIL
Weather Observation.
The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, June "a. taken at
8 p. M, meridian time. the observa-
ton for each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction of wind
state of weather:
Boston. 80, SW, clear; New York, IS,
S,W clear; Philadelphia, so, SW, clear /;
Washington, 81, SW clear; "A lbany, 10 SW
clear; Buffalo, IS, SW, cloudy; Detroit,
81, SW, p cloudy; Chicago. "a, SW, clear;
st. Paul, 80, NV, clear; Huron, Oak, 70,
NV, rain; Bismarck, 81, NE, rain,
Jacksonville, so, Sc. clear.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
DUN'S REVIEW.

New York, June 24.-R. G. Dun & Co. ),
weekly review of trade tomorrow will
say:
Little of the new business seen in pro-
portion to the aggregate, has been caused
by the war. Not any, discoverable by
ordinary tests has been prevented by
war. Neither has the collapse of the
wheat speculation caused the expected
decrease of shipments, for exports con-
tinue remarkably large.
Wheat ceased to fall and begins to rise
because foreign needs are not yet salts
fed.
Failures for the week have been 265 in
the United States, against 2l6 last year
and II in Canada against "a last year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
ACTIVE OPERATIONS PROMISED.

Madrid, Juno 24-4 p. m.-The cabinet
met today under the presidency of the
explained the situation at home and
abroad. No further news was received
from the Philippine island or form Cuba.
the Queen Regent signed decree sus-
pending the Cortes, which will be read
at the session of the Cortss this evening.
Gen. Correa, the minister for war, said
that active operations will be begun
against the American troops who are
entrenched at Santiago de Cuba. ;"
The Republicans are expected to raisa a
heated debate in the chamber OF deputies
as sequel Of yesterday stormy session.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
PITTsBURG WON IN TWELFTH.
Brilliant and Exciting Gam,s With Boston
Yesterday.

Pittsburg, June 24.-The game today
was one of the most exciting and bril-.
liant ever played here. Pittsburg won in
the twelfth inning. Attendance 1000.
The score:
Pittsburg, 10000 100000 l-3
Boston, 02OOO 5000 ] O O o.
Base hits-Pittsburg IA; Boston, TO-
Errors-Pittsburg L; Boston, g. Batter
ies-Gardner, Sohriver ana Bowerman;
KIobedanz and Bergen.
At St. Louis-Baltimore. 4; st. Louis,
2.
At Washington, 10; Cincin.
natl. s.
At Chicago-Chicago, 8; Brooklyn, T.
At Cleveland-New York, IL; Cleve-
land, 4.
At Louisville-Philadelph 3; Louis
vile, /.
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.
At Taunton-Fall River, s; Taunton,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25

Mr.. P. Ketcham of Pike City, Cal,
says: During my brothers late sick
ness from sciatic rheumatism, Chamber
lain's Pain Balm was the only remedy
that gave him any relief "N Many others
have testified to the prompt relief from
pain which this liniment affords, For
sale by %. W. Heseltine & Co.. 3S7 Con-
gress St.. Edward w. Stevens, No. 1O7
Portland St., King P. Raymond, Cum
berland Mills. VIM. Oxnard, 921 Con-
gress St., q. P. S. Goold, Congress
Square Hotel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
NEWS FROM MANILA.

Madrid, June s4.-Midnight-It is per.
sistently reported, though rumor lacks
official confirmation, that the govern
ment has received further despatch
from Manila,
The Republican deputies met tonight
and elaborated plan of political action
during the suspension of the Cortes.
Great Importance is attached to the
cabinet council summoned for Saturday.
1t is possible that crisis will be pro-
vokaG.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
HAWAII WANT S TO BE INIT.
Proposes Sending Regiment to Manila if
Annex ed.

Honolulu, June II via San Francisco,
June 24.-Per steamer Peruvia. The u.
S. S. Mohican arrived from San Fran
cisco on the evening of the 18th. The u.
S. Bennington left FOR Mare island yes
terday carrying the heaviest mail ever
sent from this port. Orders have been
issued looking to placing the army on a
war footing. 1t is believed that in the
event Of annexation The local regiment
will at once be hurried to Manila
The legislature will be held together to
ratify any action America may take
regarding annexation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
A Plausible Excuse.

Pat, heretofore of irreproachah char
aoter, had been arrested for steing a
quarter of beef
Prisoner, inquired the judge aemn-
ly, whatever possessed you to do UGH a
thing?"
"May it place yer honor" reslnded
Pat, without moving a muscle, sc was
tauld to-"
"You were told top'' demanded the
judge in some surprise. "And whdold
you tor
"Me doctor. Shure an he tauld to
take plinty OF nourishin food. Rrooy n
Life.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
TO REINFORCE SKATER.

Massachusetts and two battalions of the
34th Michigan broke camp this evening
and proceeded to Alexan dria by rail.
There they took steamers and departed
for Newport News, from which point
they will embark for Santiago to reinforce
Gen. Shafter. Surgeon o. 81. Marion of
the 9th MASSACHUSETTS,, has resigned on
account of i'll health
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
THE WEATHER.

Boston, June 24.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity Saturday: Fair
weather, warmer during the day; south
east winds.
Washington, juno 24.-Forecast for
Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont:
Showers and thunder storms, warmer,
southwesterly winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
SIR KNIGHTS AT OLD ORCHARD

Hayerhill commandery, Knights Tenn
piar, Is enjoying AN outing at Old Orch
ard. One hundred members of the COM
mandery, accompanied by band. arrived
yesterday forenoon and will remain till
tomorrow afternoon, They are at the
Seashore Honse.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
THE MODERN BEUA1Y

thrives on good food and sunshine, with
plenty of exercise in the open air. Her
form CLOVIS with health and her face
blooms with its beauty. If her system
needs the cleansing action of a laxative
remedy. she uses the gentle and pleasant
Sydru of Figs, made by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
THE DAILY PRESS
Can always be found at the period;

stores Of:
E : = M EoDs5ts. -, o.. Congress street.
E. r. Sprague, 4o5 .
n Il & i E1e sws1t 5 52s {.
!. A. Libby. $50
f. A. Jellison, 935 Congress street
Gnas Ashton. 931A Congress street.
B. I, Donnen 135 Congress street.
Y. Frederickson. 16 India street.
A. StubbS, corner Federal and TempIe Sic
J. J: Beardworth. 81 India street.
T. Fl. Erskine. Is Middle street.
J.. y. J. Perkins, Exchange street.
=. Z. pen Dennis, 41s Commsrcial street.
i. ". PETERSON, lit Middle street.
". L. Crane. 76 Exchange street.
Westman y West, 83 and 90 Commercial
Dennet & Co. 645 Congress street
G. J: Hodgson, e61s Portland street
1. A. R SisIsds9aiq Ps,. Long Ys Island
J. Z. Harmon, Ills Congress street
J: II. Whitman s. Son, 421 Congress street
II. NJ. Butler, 60 Pine street.
J. Il. Vickery, 221 Spring street.
Capt: Long. 4s Portland Pier. -"'
Z. w. Hunt. Custom House Wharf
John Cox. % Monument square,
=. r. Hutchinson. IL Elm street.
Peter Trims. Forest Avenue
~ Also at the news stands In the Falmouth.
treble, congress Square and United States no
teis, and Grand Trunk and Union Depots. Ii
can also be obtained OF Chisholm Bros, Agents
on all trains OF the Name Central, Grand Trunk
and Portland & Rochester railroads and Of
agents on any OF the Boston Trains.
Inc PRESS can also Defound at the following
Auburn-G.H. Haskell.
Augusta. F. Pierce,
Bath-JohI o. Shaw.
Berlin Falls n; H. IS $; CLARK.
Brunswick-F P. Shaw.
Bangor. d. Glynn.
Boothbay HarborzC. T. Kennison.
Brownfield--E. l.. Frink.
Cape Elizabeth-Dyer & Jose.
j F. Mariner.
Cumberland MillB-H. G. Starr
Camden-Fred lewis
J. Fl. GOULD.
COrnish-I,B B. knight.
Deering-N. j. Scaniou.
Deeriing Center-A. A. McCono.
Damarlscotta-M. H. Carnage.
Fairfeld-E. 81. Evans.
Farmington-Ha F P;, White s. Ca
FFT TyysSurss-4. E {. WIKI SSitmora
Gardiner-Bussen Bros.
Green's Landings. w. Fifele.
Gorham-L. J. Lermond.
n. rs. NJ. Leavitt & Son.
Gore-F, Z. Russell
Kennebunk-J. 81. Otis.
Kennebunkport-C. E. Miller
LivermOre Falls-C. Newman.
Observation-Disclosures s. Winshtp.
Long Islands. III. Marston.
Limeriok-S. A. c. Grant.
Lisbon-C IL. Foster.
Mechanic Falls-Merrill & Dennfng.
No. Deering-A.C. Noyes.
North stratfora, MI. c. Huchtings
Norway-F.P. Sto,o
A. o. NoyesCo.
N. Conway-C. III. Whitaker.
Old Orchard-Fogg s. Libby.
Ricnmond-A. l.. Preble.
Rumford Falls-F. j. Role.
RocklaId-Dunn & Carr,
e A. j. Huston.
Standardization Bros.
Skowhegan-Bixby s. Buck.
South Portland-J. F. Norman
/" Fl. Kicker & Son.
Iouth Windham-J. w. Read.
South Paris-A. D. Sturtevant
South Paris-F. A. Shurtlef.
South Waterboro-G. G. Downs.
Saco-H. B. Hendricks & Co.
4. l.. Preble.
South Bristol-N. w. Carnage.
Ihomaston-E Walsh.
Xinal Haven-A. B. Vinal
Waldoboro-Geo, Bliss
Waterville-W. d. Spalding.
Mestbrook-W B. Boothby.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. & Wyman.
Xarmoushville-A. j. B. Michtell
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25
BLEW DOWN CIRCUS TENT.

Sioux City, Iowa, June PA severe
windstorm struck this city tonight blow
ing down the Main tent OF the Sells
Forepaugh circus, while a performanr-
was in progress. The collapse of t.
canvas caused panic in which a scurt
or more people were injured. One OF
them, Adolph Halverson of Sioux CT. Y
died soon afterward; Frank Reynolds,
an attache is hurt internally and will
probably die
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-25

Hundreds of lives saved every year by
having DR.. Thomas Electric Oil in the
house just when it is needed. Cures
Group, heals burns, cuts, wounds OF
every sort.
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The Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WORCESTER, MASS.

T. e, WEEDENuALFt, Iresfdent.
Courses of study in Mechanical Civil and
Electrical Eng engineering ned chemistry and General
Engineering, Electricity, PHYSICS and (lhemis-
Try. Special facilities in Steam and Hydraulics,
194-page Catalogue, showing positions filled
by graduateS' matted free. Address J. X.
MARSH ALL Registrar. M&Th :may1etaug2
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iKkRD To EXPLAIN.

If This Had Occurred Anywhe Else Than
in Portland There Might lie Grave
Doubts About 1t. .,s.
The oasis., 1898-04-23

WHEN THE OASIS editor goes away again he will leave no scrip tural allusions editorially to be read in proofby unchristian printers and proof reader. Last week he wrote plainly St. Paul's assertion "all things work together for good for those who love the Lord" The ungodly compositor omitted the words flor good" and the heathen- ish proof reader let the error go.
The oasis., 1898-04-23

WAR is certain. and those who cla- mored the most vigorous and shout ed loudest and longest for the priv elege of shedding Spanish gore became more silent and though ful as soon as it was learned that the boon they craved would be granted, and they may soon be be requested to do more fighting and less talking.
The oasis., 1898-04-23
7-7-7777777777777 77777777177-77-77-7----- HOW IT WILL BE DoNEg

The Ohio senate has passed a bI requiring applicants for a maIriag license to appear before msdics board, and forbidding the issue ( licenses to those afflicted with dip somania, kleptomania, insanity c tuberculosis. It would be a god thing if other States in the UniG would adopt similar course. W. might devote to the breeding q human beings at least a portion q the care which we give to the raising of horses, hogs and poultry.-Ls Angeles Times.
 Will the refusal of licenses to marry to certain men prevent ther procreating9 The Ohio schen' stops short. Castration is the oul method which would reach the ob ject of the proposed law.