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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-05-11
WEDNESDAY. MAY 4.

The most powerful fighting ships OF
Capt. SIMPSONS squadron, including the
flagship New York" and the battleships
Towa" and "Indiana", sailed from Key
West to-day after taxing on coal and sup
plies for long voyage. Destination not
made public. Admiral Sampson remains
on board the "New York;. The Cuban
blockade is still rigidly kept up by the
smaller cruisers.
The U. s. dispatch boat "Leyden", with
communications for he insurgent general,
Gomez, landed at the north coast of Santa
Clara province. The "Leyden" WAS
fired upon by small force OF Spanish
cavalry, but the Spaniards were dispersed
by few shots from the gunboat "Wil-
mington'.
THURSDAY, MAY 5.
Brazil to- day declared neutrality. The
delay OF this action has been favorable
to the United States, allowing the U. s..
warships "Oregon", marietta" and "Buf
falo" to remain in Brazilian ports as long
as desired, and now that they are safely
away, the neutrality decree will debar
Spanish warships from enjoying like
privileges should occasion arise, which is
not unlikely. Thus Brazil has shown her
appreciation OF the good offices OF this
country in her own troub
FRIDAY, MAY 6.
The French steamer "Lafayette", cap
tured while trying to run the blockade
into Havana last night, was released to-
day. The Lafayette" was released in
pursuance of orders issued by the navy
department previous to her seizure. Be-
fore the "Lafayette' sailed for Havana,
the French legation in Washington WAS
instructed to communicate with the state
department. This was done and permits
sion was granted to the steamer to enter
and discharge her passengers and cargo,
with the understanding that she would
take on nothing there. Notice of this
permission WAS sent to the blockading
squadron, but had not been received by
the commanding officers Of the vessels
making the capture. No complications
with France are likely to arise from this
incident.
At the closing OF the reichstag German
house OF representatives, to-day, the
emperor In speech from the throne said
Germany would observe strict neutrality,
even though no decree of neutrality was
issued.
The torpedo boat dupont" and the
auxiliary cruiser, "Hornet", two OF the
smallest boats In the navy, W bile cruising
near the shore at Matanzas, were fired
upon by Spanish cavalry. The little
boats returned the fire and the cavalry re-
tired. Soon sfterward wagon was seen
on the shore apparently picking up dead
and wounded Spanisrds. 1t Is impossi-
BILE to say how many were killed, but the
wagon made several trips.
SATURDAY, MAY Z.
The official report OF the bat
Official tie at Manila May l was re-
Report of ceived to-day from Commo-
Battle at dore Dewey, OF the Pacific
Manila. squadron. The dispatches
confirm the report of the an
inhalation OF the Spanish feet, which had
already been guessed at from Spanish
dispatches, but added the surprising in
formation that the United States lost not
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CHURCH NOTES.

BAYVIEW SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSN.
The programme Of the meeting Of Bay
view District Sunday school association,
to be held at Surry Monday, May 16, APP
pears elsewhere in this issue.
FREE BAPTIST.
Rep. c. E. Woodcock, pastor.
Friday, 7.30 p. m, prayer meeting.
Sunday-Preaching at p. M; Sunday
school at 8 p. m. Gospel service at p. m.
Tuesday, 7.30 p. M, Christian Endeavor
meeting.
Reu. c. S. McLearn, pastor.
Friday, 7.30 p. M, weekday church
prayer meeting.
Sunday services-10.30, morning SER
mon; ~ M, Sunday school; p. M, Y.
p. S. {. E. prayer meeting; p. m,
praise and preaching service.
UNITARIAN.
Reu. Walter Reid Hunt, pastor.
Regular morning worship with sermon
by the pastor, at 1920. Subject OF SER
mon "Warfare of Life. Sunday school
at Has.
Regular meeting OF Woman's alliance
in the vestry this afternoon at four
O'Clock. Subject of lesson, 1.-The Bible"
CONGREGATIONAL.
Reu. Dauid L. Yale, pastor.
Friday evening, 7.3O, prayer meeting.
Sunday morning worship at 1870. Ser
mon by the pastor. Sunday school at
11.45. Peoples service at O'Clock.
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MEMORIES OF MRS. JOHN CHENEY
A Tribute from Her Co-Workers IN
the w. G. T.. u.

A Tribute from Her Co-Workers In
the w. G. u.
Notice was given in last weeks issue OF
THE AMERICAN OF the death of Mrs.
Cheney, whose loss will be deeply felt in
many circles in our community.
OF a quiet and retiring nature, she per-
formed her duties faithfully and unob-
trusively, showing in her daily life the
spirit OF the Master. She had very
strong attachment for her church home,
and was always interested in its welfare.
Educational and philanthropic work of
all kinds appealed to her progressive and
sympathetic nature. She was diligent
and studious member OF the Chautauqua
circle, and fulfilling the requirements Of
a four years. course OF study, she was
graduated in the summer of 1886.
The local union of the w. c. t. L., Of
Ellsworth, found i'll her faithful friend
and fellow-worker. At one time she.:was
its valued president and most helpful
supporter. Her cheerful presence and
words OF counsel will be greatly missed
from that little circle of earnest women.
vice president of the First Woman's club
OF this city and also had served as chair
man of the executive committee for
several years.
Prompt and conscientious in the full
filment OF her trusts, her aim was to
secure the best results in positions in
which she was placed. Her heart was in
her work, and her influence was felt in
the social circles for the extension OF the
cause which absorbed her attention.
Her last illness was brief, and she bore
her sufferings with a patience and forth
tude which revealed the strength of a
true Christian character. Though re-
moved from the activities of, this present
life, she will speak to those who knew
her in the pleasant memories of one who
was faithful unto death.
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DIED.

COOMBS-At Stonington, May 9, Edmund Q
Coombs. aged years.
FREETHY-At Brooklin, May s, Capt MILFORD
Freethy, aged 10 years.
HOPKINS-At Isle au Haut, May 4. Joseph
Franklin Hopkins, aged ~ years, months, Is
days.
NUTTER-At Brooklin, May s, Mrs Emma X
Nutter, aged 80 years. months, "A days.
TAPLEY-Drowned at Brooksville, April 90,
Emory Tapley, aged II years.
WASGATT-At Salisbury Cove, May 6, Charles
w Wasgatt of North Ellsworth, aged go
years, months.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-05-11

North Bluehill.
Allen Fiske is building an addition of
thirty feet to his barn.
Harry Jellison has gone to Fort Knox
to work at repairing the fort.
The Farmers club gave supper at
Good Templars' hall Saturday evening.
Freeman Grindle has added greatly to
the appearance of his place by grading
his lawn.
May 9. w.
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BANGOR TO BAR HARBoR.

tStop on signal or noticeto Conductor.
These trains connect at Bangor, with through
trains on Main Line to and from Portland, Bos-
ton and st. John.
Tickets for All Points South and West
on sale at the M. c. r. r. ticket Office,
Ellsworth.
Passengers are requested to procure tickets
before entering the train and especially Ellis
worth to Falls and Falls to Ellsworth.
GEORGE F. EVANS,
Geh' Manager.
F, E. BOOTHBY. Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Ag't.
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CHE Rina's Daughters.

This department Is conducted by the Hand
in Hand circle of the Kings Daughters of Ellis
worth. Headquarters at rooms over Il. e.
Hodgkins' candy factory, Main street. Els
worth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-05-11
Explosion at Maine Powder Mill.

One of the buildings Of the Oriental
powder works at Newhall, Cumberland
county, was blown up Monday. Frank
Guptill and Walter Maxwell, employees,
were killed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-05-11
Embellishments.
Best Of All
This Grand Cure by Hoods Sarsa-
pariIIa Is Permanent Dreadful
Suffering Completely Relieved.

al was suffering with my stomach, and
prescriptions did not do me any good.
No one could tell what allied me. ] had a
dreadful feeling in my stomach and q
constant pain under my shoulder blades.
Many times / was compelled to lie down
flat on my back to press my shoulders
against something for relief. After loo
toring for months and feeling no better I
decided to try Hoods Sarsaparila, it
having been taken by some of my &C
quaintances with. benefit. Before / had
finished the first bottle | began to i'm
prove, and it was wonderful to see what
a change there was in my feelings. When
had taken six bottles / was cured, and,
best Of all, l have never had any return OF
those sufferings." MRS. E. E. PHILBRooK,
Frankfort, Maine. Remember
Hoods s1 ps;';ia
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Hoods Pills a act e s3iaayyvpp promptly pt
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advertisements.
SEND FOR SAMPLES.
Lot i.
NOVELTY DRESS GOODS.
63c. and 75c.

Several new lines of Spring Dress Goods
at those easy prices. Covert Cloths, Wig
oreux Suitings, and Fancy Checks.
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Lot 2.
NAVY BLUE STORM SERGES.
Lot 4.
SPECIAL IN SILK DEPARTMENT.
800,

One hundred or more styles Of colored
Taffeta Silks in stripes, plaids and fancy
effects for waists and dresses. These silks
are the products of the best European and
American manufacturers, selected by US
with great care as regards colorings and
designs. We have never before SHOWN
such a variety of silks at this price.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-05-11

Samples OF any of the above lots sent
free to any address. II you order so.0o
worth or more and send money with or
der we prepay express to any express OF
flee in New England.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-10-15

came interested In the Hawaiian ISL
ands and their destiny. Mr.. Newlands
Is the only Congressman Nevada has,
and he IS also the only man in Con-
gress who has party all to himself.
That is the "silver party as he calls
It. He has been very active as silver
agitator ever since he went out to live
among the mines, and silver has no
more devoted adherent than he. For
years he was the vice chairman Of the
National Silver Committee. In fact, the
Nevada Representative is deeply con-
cerned with all questions pertaining to
the big West. He was Il trustee Of the
estate of United States Senator Sha-
ron, of Nevada, and before removing to
that State he had built up q good law
practice in SIN Francisco. He is said
to be one of the richest men in Con.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-10-15
CONGRESSMAN NEWlANDS.
Author of the Resolution Providing
for the Annexation of Hawaii.

Congressman Francis G. Newlands.
ST Nevada. who introduced the reSolu-
ion providing for the annexation of
he Hawaiian Islands and the aSSUmp-
ion by the United States Of their ma
riOnal debt of 100000 is now serving
lis third term in the House. He is a
native of Natchez, Miss. a graduate Of
Yale College, and has been citizen Of
Nevada since 1883. Mr.. Newlands
studied law at the Columbian Univer-
sity law school, and before going West
ne was admitted to the bar by the Su-
preme Court Of the District of Column
Dia. Then he went to San Francisco,
where. like all San FranciscanS, he be-
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-10-15

friendly salutation. The tips OF its nngers
are so many telegraph offices by reason Of
their sensitiveness oftouch. The bridges.
the tunnels. the cities of tho whole earth
are the victories Of the hand. The hands
are not dumb, but often speak as distinctly
as the lips. With our hands we invite. we
repei, We invoke, We entreat, We wiring
them in grief, or clap them in Joy. or
spread them abroad in benediction. The
malformation Of the giants hand In the text
glOriiies the usual hand. Fashioned of God
more exquisitely and wOndrouslv than
any human mechanism that was ever con-
trlvei, | charge YOU to use it for God and
the lifting Of the world ont Of its moral
prcdicament. Employ it in the sublime
work Of Gospel haudshaking. You can SEQ
the hand is just made for that. Four fingers
Just set right to touch your neighbours hand
on ore side, and your thumb set so az to
ciench il on the other side By all its bones
and Joints and muscles and cartilages and
hGamentS the voice Of Nature Joins with
the voice Of God commanding You to shake
hands. The custom is as old as the Bible,
anyhow. Jehu said to Jehonadab: us thine
heart right as my heart is with thine heart?
II it be. give NE thine hand When hands
join in Christian sNlutation 4 Gospel cleo
tricity thrills across the palm from heart to
heart. aud from the shoulder OF one to the
shouiIer of the other.
Zig Shrinknce III Common stock.
Its reported that there has been a shrink.
age OF over - OOG 900 in the value of Ameri-
pHa Tobacco tOmlanV' : common StOrk.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-10-15
Pearls In Palms.

Among the curiosities of tropica
plant life are the pearls found occa
sionally in the coeoa-nut palm of the
Philippine Islands. These pearls, like
those of the ocean, are composed OF
carbonate of lime. The bamboo also
yields another precious product, in the
shape CT true opals, which are found in
it's joints.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-10-15
A NEW SHUTTER.

1t Is of the Roller Blind Pattern and
Is Said to Be Very Satisfactory.
One Of the very newest shutters on
the English market, of which we give
the illustration, is of tie roller blind
pattern. 1t is made in six different va
rieties and in patterns for use before
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-10-15

and for use behind the lens. Tests
have proved that the shutters respond
very we'll, and their construction prom
lses that they will stand the wear and
tear. A special feature is lghtness and
cOmpactness.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-10-15

It's poor snake-charmer that the
snakes hiss of the stage.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-10-15

Zig Shrinknce III Common stock.
ltiSrcQOrted that there has been a shrink
age OF over -. OOG 900 in the value of Ameri
ra0 Tobacco C0mpanys common stock.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-24

Washington. June 21..-The contrac-
tors who are dredging a channel at the
Dry Tortugas coaling station are in
danger Of having their contract re-
voked. They are not making the pro-
gress with the work which the Navy
Department officials expected. Civil
Engineer Endicott Chief of the Bur-
eau of Yards and Docks. will make
trip of inspection to Tortugas and urge
the contractors to add to the facilities
for carrying out their contract.
The difficulty appears TO be in the
character Of the material to be re-
moved. This is mainly of a coral ma
ture, which is not easily handled by
the ordinary methods Of dredging. The
department is somewhat embarrassed
by the situation, since it renders prac-
tically inaccessible to the larger ships
the coaling station at the place. 1t 5
necessary to transfer the coal to bat
tleships and the big cruisers by means
of lighters and Golfers. The work os
building sheds at Tortugas is progress
sing satisfactorily and officials hope
that the contractors will be able %
complete their part Of the work by the
time the construction is finished
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-24
MORE CIPHER MESSAGES.
Spanish COUNSEL Objects to Them Being
Sent From British Territory.

Kingston, Jamaica, June D. - The
cruiser Yosemite will remain in Kings
ton harbor until tomorrow morning,
having received permission to delay
her sailing for twenty-four hours for
the purpose Of making repairs to ma
chinery.
The coming of the Yosemite has
raised the question of allowing de-
spatches to be sent from British ter
ritory to the Naval Department at
Washington. 1t is understood that the
Spanish Consul protests on the ground
that it is an infringement of neutrality.
The Colonial authorities have decided
that to allow the transmission to the
Strategy Board of any information
about war matters is breach of the
proclamation.
The cable companies have been or
dered to refuse to accept cipher mes
sages, and a censorship on open mes
sages from the warships will be estab-
lished. This. however, will not pre-
vent vessel communicating with
headquarters. 1t is a well-knOwn fact
that the American Consul in IS con-
slant cipher communication with the
State Department, and as such mes
sages will probably not be stopped, de-
spatches can be forwarded in this man
ner.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-24

Saliva the young Cuban, who sent
rifle bullet into Gen. Blanco's left leg,
above the thigh, is a member of the
volunteer guard on duty around the
Palace. His younger brother was also
a volunteer. and was recently arrested
on charge of conspirins with the enc
mics of Spain against the established
Government. He was thrown into
prison, was tried before court-mar-
tial and condemned to death. His
brother made every effort to save him,
and a number Of appeals were made to
Gen. Blanco for clemency, but without
avail. When the findings of the Span
ish court-martial were laid before him,
he unhesitatinsly approved them and
the young volunteer was shot.
Mariana Saliva very quietly contin-
ued his duties at the Palace and made
no reference to his brothers death.
He waited until the time Gen. Blanco
usually came out in the afternoon. He
had not been there long when Gen.
Blanco. surrounded by several gentle
men with whom he was talking, came
out As he stepped out the young sol
der moved forward a pace and raised
his rifle as if TO salute. Instead of do
ing So, however, ne quickly brought
the breech of the weapon to his Shout
der, and before those near him could
spring forward, had sent bullet into
the group. His aim, badly taken be-
cause of the officers who We're near It's
object. was effective nevertheless, and
Gen. Blanco. with an exclamation Of
pain, sank down. The utmost con-
fusion reigned for few moments. I'M
til the nature of the wound was dis
covered, and the CaptainGeneral was
taken indoors again.
AS soon as Gen. Blanco had been re-
moved Saliva was arrested, and was
thrown into MORO Castle where he
still is, awaiting the death which will
evidently be meted out to him.
Il have avenged the death of my
brother" he said, land that is all
had to live for"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-24
DISEASES
OF THE
LIVER.

The liver is one of the most important
organs of the body, as its work is I'D
purify the blood, which passes through
it several times a day. If any diseasv
interferes with the proper working OF
this organ, the pOisons are scattered
through the system, and effect thd
stomach, kidneys and skin.
Acute liver disease passes into chronid
form, and makes life long trouble.
Liver trouble first shows itself bv
dull, heavy pain in the right side Jus
below the ribs. There may also be somd
slight pain in the right shoulder. OftenI
times this pain is supplemented by d
burning sensation, which extends to thd
breast bone. Their is also coated tongud
loss of appetite and disturbance OF
the stomach, with hot skin, dry cough.
thirst and constipation. The skin bel
comes yellow. If the acute form should
pass into the chronic, then the symptoms
increase. The dull, heavy pain still
continues, the right side becomes swollen.
the skin is dry and of a deeper yellow
the whites of the eyes take on a yellow
color and brown Oliver spots appear
upon the face and body. Vomiting MAY
continue, with intense thirst and high
colored urine. The chief danger is thai
N"9NN09O9 may lOILh III lnls organ dnC
burst, causing great prostration, deliri
UNI, and even death. Other diseases. a:
a rule, complicate severe liver troubles
such as dyspepsia and heart trouble. 4
prompt and prolonged treatment is
necessary for an entire cure. As soor
as you find any symptoms of livel
trouble, begin at once using DR.. Frost'l
Liver Cure every two hours, this to b,
alternated with the Constipation Cure
If stomach troubles arise, take DR.
trost's General Tonic after each meal.
All live druggists sell DR.. Frost.
remedies. Ask for a Frost's Health
Book free.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-24

Ait. Gen. Corbin gazettes 1875 young
Americans who have been selected for
appointment as second lieutenants in
the regular army to fill vacancies Gre
ated by act of Congress increasing the
army to three battalions instead Of two
in the infantry and calling for the ad-
diton of one second lieutenant to each
battery in the artillery branch.
Each of the candidates nominated
must pass a severe mental and ply
steal examination before he secures his
commission.
OF the 1875 selected, eighty nine are
college graduates, fifty of them
honor men from colleges having mill
tary instructors. Forty-eight are now
in the volunteer or militia service and
thirteen in the regular army.
There We're more than 1000 applica-
tiOns for these lieutenancies.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-24
THE CRUISER VESUVIUS.
Three Shells Each Holding 200
Pounds of Gun Cotton
Were Fired.
SHE PROVED HER WORTH
New Orleans Silences a Battery East
of Moro Castle, Santiago-Done
the Work in Three Minutes.

Shells Caused Neither Noise, Smoke or
Flash on Being Discharged But Ex-
pIosion Was Terrible When They Struck
Report Was Deafening-Tons of Rsck
Hurled in the Air-NIust Have Been
Panic in Santiago.
Mole ST. Nicholas. Hayti, June %. -
The first use in naval warfare of shells
containing high explosives and hurled
through the air by pneumatic power
was made by the United States dyna-
mite cruiser Nesuvius at the entrance
Of Santiago harbor on Monday night.
The Vesuvius dropped three shells,
each containing POO pounds of gun-cot-
ton. on the western headland at the
entrance to Santiago. Only a terrific
CONFUSION of nature had ever before
produced such an effect.
There was no noise, no smoke, no
flash when the Vesuvius discharged
her guns
Each nightly destructive missile
started on its flight in silence, and
silently arose, speeded, fell.
But as it struck the land shook,
waves were raised as by an earth
quake, the warships outside the har-
Dor rocked. The report of the explo-
sion was deafening. tons of rock were
hurled in air, clouds of powdered rocks
rolled up
1t struck There must have been a
panic in Santiago. Not a shot from
gun on all the Notifications answered.
Another shot, another thunderous re-
port and--silence still.
The gunboat Gloucester, which ar
rived here to-day from Guantanamo
with dispatches for the Navy Depart
ment, brought this news about the We
suvius. The Gloucester went to Guam
tanamo from Santiago. But this was
not all the glorious news she brought.
At daylight on Tuesday the cruiser
New orleans silenced and partially de-
stroyed a new battery to the east Of
MORO Castle Santiago. The New Or
leans went within three-quarters of a
mile Of the fortificatons, but the Span
ish gunnars could not hit her. They
had not much time. for the New Or
leans slenced their guns in three min
Utes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-06-24
latest snanIsh War scnre.

Paris, June 22.-'The Figaro publishes
q story received from its correspondent
in Madrid saving that Senior AunOn,
the Spanish Minister of Marine, went
to sea with Admiral Camara to wit
ness experiments with the marvellous
new explosive toxpyre The project
lie conveying this explosive Is a rocket
of greater range than any of the most
modern guns, and its explosion VIII
sink an ironclad Immediately. Even
if the urojectile should fan into the
water near an ironclad the vessel
would be sunk. \ few of these pro-
jectiles would destroy a whole town.
The apparatus can be worked by three
men from the smallest of ships boats.