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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
THE CANARIEs.
A Sketch of One OF the Present Points Of
Concentration Of Spanish.

Spanish Warships al the Canaries on
the west coast Of Africa makes a sketch
Of that point of Spanish concentration
Of interest. Eliza n. Eouton thus de
scrihes a recent visit to the Canari1s:-
We left MarseiIles late in January for
Gibraltar taking one OF the orient
(Australian) line of steamers to that
port, and were two days on the way.
We found it difficult to secure at Glib
IaItar passage in the ForWood Line of
steamers from London. which ply rcgu-
larry between England and the Canary
Islands, stopping at Morocco ports 50
we took a French steamer bound for
South America, and touching at Madci-
IA instead. In was another two days
voyage to Medeira. 1t was pleasant to
see that beautiful island. 1t stands
alone, save for two or three rocky and
uninha bitable islets. 1t is a mass Of
mountains, rising to five or six thou
sand feet in the interior. and the town
of Funch0l, the only one NiSitahle, lies
on the slopes of the foothills. l shall,
never forget the lovely landscape | saw
from the verandas of the Bella Vista
hotel. where we established ourselves
This house stands on an elevation
overlooking the town. Far up The hill
sides are dotted with white villas or
quintas, as they are called, many Of
them being the summer resorts of the
townspeople during the heat of July
and August. High above tower the
mountains, and a great. half ruined
fort stands on a prominence most
picturesque object. Below, it on the
gray rocks. an immense mass of the
purple BOugainVillea lights up the
whole scene. This beautiful creeper
grows everywhere luxuriantly in
Madeira; also the Begonia, with its
orange-colored blossoms. The whole
landscape. as ] gazed upon it that
morning, hasllcd in sunny beauty. Far
below Sparllled the bluest of seas. Ma
deira is q land Of flowers, all sorts OF
blooms Of the temperature chimes are
mingled luxuriantly with those of more
tropical regions. You see Gala lilies,
exquisite roses violets, the red gera-
nium. growing Wild, besides Hibiscus,
with its flaming corollas, the aloe, with
its spikcs. the blazing passion flower
the scarlet Euphorbia blossoms.
Tropical trees and fruits, too. are
abundant. Bananas are cultivated and
ripen: the sugarcane is grown also. and
native sugar is used on the hotel
tables Pineapples are q good crop at
t'unchnl. and of course oranges and
lemons. The verdure everywhere is
most beautiful There is plenty of wa
ter for irrigation, brought from the
hills. Almost every house has its gar
den. in the suburbs of the town at
least. But they are so shut in by high
walls. for the owners private satistac-
ton. that you can see little Of the lux
uriant foliage of the place except by
rising above them, overlooking the in
teiiors from commanding height as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
IN THE SENATE.
estimates Desired for Aiming and Equippinq
The insurgents Army.

Washington April 27.-Soon after III,
senate convened, today. Stewart New.
introduce the following resolution fo,
when ne asked immediate considera.
ton:
nat the secretary of war he anf
ne is hereby directed to furnish the
senate with an estimate of the amol1n,
OF appropriation necessary to arm
equip subsist and furnish with mimi.
'lohS OF war, the Cuban army now al
war with Spain and such additions as
may be made thereto from the ueoplf
or Cuba until the Spanish army shall
be expelled from the island of Cuba. OF
uhui the next session of Congress-"
Hale suggested the resolution bette,
go to the committee on military affairs
ana after statement by Allison tha,
the whole subject covered by the reso-
luton was now being considered Inv
proper committees OF Congress and
that there would be no DELAY in the
matter, Stewart agreed that the reso-
luton so TO the military affairs com
mittee.
NO business of Importance pressing
Tor consideration, the Senate began the
consideration OF bills on the general
calendar. At l o'clock il being the evil
dent determination of some senator's to
object to the consideration of all bills
brought up, Wilson, Wash, moved that
the Senate adjourn.
Al the request Of other senator's he
changed his motion and the Senate
went into executive session
At l.25 p. NJ, the Senate adjourned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
Graceful Women.

Observant and far-sighted persons
distinguish at great distances man
from woman. not by dress, face or
figure. but by movements.
The motions of the most graceful
men are ungainly when compared with
the sinuouS lines that most women in
stinctively assume.
1t often happens that a single motion
OF a distant figure, and especially a
motion of the arms above the head will
instantly determine for trained OBJ
server the sex of the person 4
II anyone doubts this, let him note
the awkward. Windmill-like perform
ance of man arranging his hair, and
the graceful curves and deft touches
with which q woman accompanies the
same thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
HUMANE BULLETS.
Each Ore It's Own Doctor According to
Quaker Doctors Fairy Scheme.

In spite Of the terrible increase in the
destructivcness OF modern warfare, the
tendency Of the times is to make Il
conflict as humane as possible says
Che Philadelphia Record For this rea-
son the use of coDoer-covered bullets
has been froWned upon, and Il Phila-
utIphla physician has q plan that he
claims Will wonderfully mitigate the
suffering of a man whose body has
been perforated by the modern small
calihrc bullet. II is Well established
that the velocity and penetrating force
Of these bullets are so great that I'M
less they chance to strike a bone they
will pass entirely through a mans
body without his knowing it.
The physicians idea is to attach a
small Wad of antiscptic cotton to the
rear Of the bullet. This would be COW
cred by the shell OF the cartridge and
could not interfere with loading or
firing. AS the bullet passes through a
person. the Wad will antisenticize the
wound and prevent consequent sup
puration. 1t may be possible to 50 nice
ly adjust the adhesion of the wad to
the bullet that as the missile passes
out ii viii leave the Wad to plug the
hole and stop bleeding. Ultimately this
system might do away with the neces-
sity Of a large medical corps. as each
bullet would carry medical treatment
for the unfortunate it wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

Distressing Kidney and Bladder disease
relieved in six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure" It Is a
great surprise on account of it's exceed
ing promptncss in relieving pain in blad-
der. kidneys and pack, in male or female
Relieves retention of water almost imrne-
diatciy. If you want quick relief and
cure this is the remedy. Sold by Bow
ditch. Webster & Co, Druggists, Augusta,
Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
Presidential Nomination.

Washington, April 27.-Thc President
today. sent this nomination to the
Senate: Charles II. W"scott. supervise
Jag inspector Of steam vessels for the
Sth district
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Hromo Qulnine Tablets All drug.
gists refund the money IL it fails to cure 25c
The genuine has l.. i. O. on each tablet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

Mr.. Whistler. who has been residing
for some time in Paris, working hard
upon two or three pictures, has recently
suffered from q severe attack Of influenza.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

lem ria; Devries. Dem, Cal: Lentz.
Deil''' ONO. and Mcdowell, Dem, Ohio.
AT io.3o, the House adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-15
CHAIRMAN BYNUM RESIGNS,
George Foster Peabody, Of New York,
Was Elected rs His Successor.

CHICAGO. Sept 14-W. d. Bynum
chairman Of the National Democratic
party. rendered his resignation to the
Executive Committee to-day. and George
Foster Peabody. OF New York was elect
cd as his successor. The resignation was
great surprise 10 the leaders OF the 8oid
Democratic party.
after Tie meeting that he proposed TO
have Mr Bynum inves ugated. Mr.. HOl-
man claims Mr. Bynum called the meet
inr of to-day with the intent 10 force
him To- leave Maine. where tne election
was held on Monday the morning OF elec-
ton dav. and Doe charges the eA-cnalI-
man with conspiracy. .t..-
A resolution adopted by the meeting
stopping the salaries of an officers is said
t0 be The real cause OF Mr. Byhuhl
resignation. ,.t,-
Treasurer Frenzci, Of lndianapols' re-
ported that when The campaign on lo3o
ended there was $4,000 ia the treasury
of the National Democracy. since thtt
time 5000 has been expended mere
was $3.50. which could be nad Mheh
necessary from unc0llected subscriptions
Afr Rvnum had received $500 as salary,
while SG1 was credited 90 personal eNA
nrnqos The treasurer reported tnd-
,- 1O1 had been sent 90 Kentucky for 'vi
ramraigu. Si 7O1 t1 Iowa, $500 to. ONO
rrrirr the campaign m which Hanna
v-es elected United states SENATOR ana
s..o I'D <nnsa- Finally, he sNd tnat
tf -0u had been expended for stationery
and hostage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-15
GENERAL WHEELER MISQUOTED.
lie SAYS the President Did Not Tell
Him the War Was Not over.

NEW YORK. Sept 1i-MajOr- General
William II. Snafter and MajOr-Gcneral
Joseph Wheeler returned 20 New York
to-day by the same train. Neither Cen
eral knew the other was aboard the train
and they did not meet even their arrival
in jersey City.
General Wheeler denied tina. he had
said in an interview during his journey
south. that President Mckinley had ob-
served to him that the war was not yet
over
Moreover, said the General, "Presi-
dent Mckinley never used such an eN-
preston in my presence. Ii Is true. mat
I'm answer to question as 10 the mastering
out OF volunteers troops, have expressed
am opinion that considerable portion or
the volunteer force would be retained
until peace is signed
General Wheeler added that IN his opln-
ION the Cubans and Porto Ricans will be
found tractable 90 the wishes OF this gov
ernment. IL have learned he sald,
that you can accomplish nothing by
dealing harshly with Cubans. but by rea-
soning with them you can get them 20 do
nearly anything you desire. They will
listen 10 reason. / do not believe that
large standing army Will be required
either in Cuba or Porto Rico
General Wheeler left for Montauk
point TO assume command Of the cavalry
division.
General shafter viii probably 90 10 the
camp tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-15

cuss the merits OF their respective claims.
Abiding TO Horace whites references 70
his speech against the Cleveland oOh'
issue, he said:
Il said then and I say now tnat 'neIo
was not the slightest authority IN the
statutes of the country for that Dohu
Issue. but the American people are 100
generous and just to stand upon teen
nlcallty. and they will pay dollar Tor ao'-
lar for the money received.
II cannot conceive how a man can DC
a gold moncmetaliist who wants Justice
and to see men enjoy the fruits Oh tneir
labors. II a man desires to see shai'
volume Of money and the resultant spoha-
ton OF bushes by the creditor class
can understand why he will defend the
gold standard.
The principal speakers at the afternoon
session of the Currency Conference were
George Fred Williams. OF Boston, eS
congressman. and formerly member OIL
the Congressional Coinage Committee
and then believer in the gold standard
and Congressman Fowler, OF Elizaoeth'
n. j.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-15
Rivera Says They are Fit for the
Mouth of a Slanderer.
FEAR DEMAND FOR INDEMNITY
IL is Said the United States VIII De-
mand S2O,OOO,OOO-The Peace
Commissioners VIII Oppose
1.-THE London Standard
Says the Great Dam
ger is NOW over.

MADRID September H-The Premier
Senior Sagasta, has obtained the QA'e"
Regents signature 20 a decree pioIo7'-
ing the C0rtcs. and with u enoeu
stormy session of the Senate.
General Primo De Rivera, had demand
cd an inquiry into his administration OF
the Philippine Islands and ~ so dolnb
he said The attacks Of Count Aimena7
were only Int for the mouth Of a miseIa-
BILE slandcrer'
Count Almcnas was endeavoring 70 re-
ply when Senior Sagasta read the decree
proroguing tho oortcs
a DUEL EXPECTED.
The Count Almenas and General Rivera
separately approached the president lh d
hostile manner, and "a duel is expected.
Premier saeasta aftorward read the de-
cree in tho chamber of deputies 10 IS
expected that he Spanish peace commits
slonors will be appointed without de-
Law. A painful Impression has been
caused here by a statement made ny the
Pals. saying the United States intends
TO demand S20O00.e0O indemnity in be-
half Of American citizens who have SUI
fercd through the insurrecton I'M Cupa'
The Spanish peace commissioners VIII
strongly oppose this, IL is claimedi put
fears prevail that the United States viii
become pitrcs and press its advantage
to the utmost
PROTOCOL BILL SIGNED.
The Queen signed the protocol bill TINS
evening.
The government had intended the Cor
tes to sit until am indemnity bill for the
suspension of the constitutional gudfan-
tees had been passed, but threatened
agitation on tho part OF General Woyler
and others impressed on Senor sagasta
the advisability of closing debates which
might hinder the progress Of peace neg0-
The Cortes will he next convokod 70
ratfv the treaty of peace il IL rumored
that SenOr PoriOro. Senior Crespo ana
Senior Lara. members of the Chamber OF
Deputies. started for 'he French frontier
late this evening.
THE WORST OVER
LONDON. Sept. 15.-The Standard says,
editorially. this morning, after congrat-
ulating Senior Saeasta and the Govern
ment upon "having survived difficult
period successfully" that the great dam
ger SIS now over.
Spain" 10 continues. appears recon-
ciled. knowing that whatever differences
may arise I'm the peace negotiations, she
is bound 20 yield.
"As TO reports that indemnity VIII be
demanded. the United States knows that
no money can be got out of Spain. and IS.
therefore unlikely 10 make such n de-
mand seriously If the United States se-
cures Luzon. It IS most probable that
Spain will give mp the remainder OF the
islands as q useless encumbrance.'
LONDON. Sept 15.-Tho Madrid cor
respondent Of the Daily Mail says: The
politicians for the most part favor an
entire renunciation OF the Philippines I'm
exchange for economic advantages.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-15
THE INSURGENTS EVACUATE.
They Leave the Suburbs OF Manila
Perfect Harmony Prevails.

MANILA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.
Sept. 1.-THE insurgents evacuated tho
suburbs Of Manila to-day. They did so
in a grand march In which nearly three
thousand men took part carrying rlEes;
colors waving, bands playing. and
shouting viva Americanos' viva Fill
pinOs Llbres.'
The merchants here expect heavy losses
II a new tariff is enforced at an early
date. because their present stocks, vaiued
roughly at $5.cO,oOO have paid the highest
duty.
LONDON. Sept 1.-THE Manila cor
respondent OF The Times. telegraphins
Wednesday says.
"Fully 1900 insurgent troops evacuated
the suburbs to-day The Americans
gave a parade and granted full military
hOnOrs Perfect harmony prevailed and
the natives were evidently delighted az
the opOrtunity for public display Of the
efficiency OF their troops IN drill
The nrmuess and tact OF General GUS
have produced an excellent result Tho
governor OF lloiO Is facilitating commerce,
according 10 his agreement and trade
with the southern ports Is increasing
daily"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-15
A Crowd Was Present But Made No
Resistance.
ATTEMPTED SAME CRIME BEFORE
Lee Puckctt, Like Henry Wallis VINO
Was Lynchcd I'm the Same Ncighs
borhood. Was "a HalfWitted
Youth Who Should Have
Been Confined-No Arr
rests Made as Yet

STUART. VA. Sept. li-Special.-Therc
are as yet but few new developments In
the Puckett lynching case. The lynchers.
when last heard from. were well or
eanIzed, and defied the officers. No ar
rests have been made. and II Is hardly
probable that any Of the offenders VIII
ever be brought to justice.
The names OF those engaged In the KILL
ing, so far as ascertained, are VIII
Branch, l.. u. Mcmillan, Jr., Crawford
Thomson, Hiram Montgomery, Madison
Montgomery. Only six were implicated.
DESPERATE MEN.
AT least two Of these men have served
terms in tho state prison.
They are men OF desperate character, at
least two OF whom have served a term
in the State prison
One OF them. Crawford Thompson, was
sentenced for stabblng the father OF the
girl assaulted. lie has since, however,
reformed and become a Quaker preach
or. 1t is reported that quite crowd were
present when the prisoner was taken
from the officers. but they either sympa-
thized with the mob or were too much
over-awed by the weapons they exhibited
to ofer any resistance.
SIMILAR CASES.
Both Puckett and Henry Walls who
was lynched in the same nelghborhood
year ago, were half-witted fellows, who
would in all probability have been re-
leased by the courts on their plea OF
insanity.
The assault for which Puckett met his
fate was committed in the daytime In
the presence OF two other women. He
had previously attempted two or three
times to commit the Same offence.
There can hardly bo a doubt that his
crime was the act OF a crazy men who
ought TO have been in strict confne-
ment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-15
THE MONETARY CONFERENCE.
Yesterday Was Devoted to the Refu-
tatiou of the Gold Arguments.

OMAHA, NEB., Sept. H.-At the morn
ing session Of the Monetary Conference
Mr.. Crawford. OF Dallas, IeNas, VINO was
10 have spoken yesterday but ala not
roach Omaha I'm time. read his paper.
When Mr.. Crawford had finished, Chair
man Towne of the Silver Republican Ma
tional Committee. who was presiding,
called senator Allen 10 the chair and de-
livered his address.
Former Senator Carey, OF Wyoming,
replied TO Mr.. Towne.
In taking the chair 10 preside for the
Silver day. Senator Allen, OF Nebraska
voiced a hearty welcome on behalf OF ms
State to the champions Of all sides OF
the money question who had met to dis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-15
JAPAN'S OPINION.
Thinks We should Hold Porto Rico
aud Govern the Philippines.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE news
paners reaching the state Department In
the official malls from the East show
that the almost universal expression in
the public press of Japan is in favor
of the United States holding Porto Rico
permanently and governing the Phil
ippine Islands. The position taken is that
mis- VIII Doe In the interest of peace and
commerce and good government. The
editorials insist that this is the only
issue of the matter that win satisfy the
highest interests of the islands and the
demands of civilization.
The papers declare that the United
states. I'm assuming the control of. the
Islands. win receive the moral support
M not the active cooperation of Japan
and Great Britain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-15
INVESTIGATION OF
WAR WILL FAIL.
It viii Be Impossible TO Conduct It
So as to Arrive at the Desired
Resuts--PecuIiar Conditions

WASHINGTON. Sept. l-speclal-The
proposed investigation of the operations
off the War Department during the pres
ont war by "a commission selected ny the
President. seems destined 10 prove pfac-
tcat failure The cause generally as
signed for the refusal Of several OF the
distinguished men 10 accept appoint
rnerts on the commission Is that II would
be an Unofficial body. and would have no
mower 90 compel witnesses 70 testify,
should they be obduratc. Civilians coula
not bo reached. Army officers could, OF
course be forced 10 take the stand. but
the commission would have TO call on
the officials of the department under IN
vestmcnt 10 bring the recalcitrants 10
terms.
WOULD BB EN-PARTE.
Even should all these obstacles be re-
moved il Is urged that an investigation
bv a commission selected by the ad-
fninisfration would be in measure eN-
parte and subject 10 criticism II the
findings were IN any way favorable to the
department.
AN ANOMALOUS CONDITION.
The real investigation must then be
made bv Congress- Here however
arises another undesirable condition Of
affairs. In that the House elected with
the administration at a time when war
was only a dim possibility. will be the
court OF inquiry. Notwithstanding the
people will have had an opportunity to
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-15
The Capital Of St. Vincent Island is
Totally Destroyed.
THE DEAD BURIED IN TRENCHES.
Many Vessels are Ashore and as Conn
munication is Cut on the Worst is
Feared-ThOusands are Being
Fed at Public Expense
The Devastation is
widespread,

LONDON. Sept. 1i.-Advicos were re-
ceivcd here late tonight. saying that a
terrible hurricane had swept over Bar6a-
does in the wlndward group Of the Les
ser Antilles.
Two hundred persons have been killed
and 5000 rendered homeless.
4 TIDAL WAVE.
ST. THOMAS. DANISH WEST
INDIES. September n.-According to
the latest reports from ST. Lucia,
tho storm which broke upon the
island Sunday night developed almost un-
prcccdentod violence. being accompanied
by "a tidal wave and tremendous rains.
Numerous lsndsAdes were caused ana
many hOusss, bridges and cocoa estates
have been destrOyed At least Twelve
lives have been lost.
Guadal0upe the Fronch Island IN the
Iccward group. has / experienced very
heavy weather. N.neteeu deaths are re-
ported and there have been destructive
landsli1es.
KINGSTON DESTROYED.
4 boat from the Island OF ST. Vincent,
a hundred miles west of Barbados. ar
rived to-day at tho Island OF Grenada,
and reports tnat 81. Vincent has expert
enced the most violent and destructive
cyclone ever know there. Kingston, the
capital Of St. Vincent, is totally destroy
cd. Ii IS estimated that 30 lives have
been lost I'm that island. and that a,eO
people are homeless. The bodies OF the
dead are being buried in trenches.
THOUSANDS STARVING.
Thousands are starving or being fed
at the public expense. The amount OF
property destroyed IN ST. Vincent cam
not vet be estimated. Every small house
is down. and many large ones have been
destroyed. The demolished buildings IN
clude churches. stores and almost all the
estate buildings. Three large ships are
ashore on the Winward coast and many
smaller vessels are stranded. No intor-
nation is obtainable here from Barbados
as 90 ire results or Pee threatened hurri-
cane of Saturday night last. Communi-
cation is cut Of and the worst is feared.