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The times., 1898-08-14

An engagement of interest to social
and official Washington is that OF MISS
Florence Bayard, daughter OF Ihonlas
r. Bayard. formerly ambassador 10 the
court of St. James, and Mr.. William S.
HiIles, one of the most prominent of the
younger members of the Delaware bar
The times., 1898-08-14

Mrs. Cassels and the Misses Margaret
and Elsie Cassels are spending the Sum-
mer in European travel. They are now
In Devonshire, England
The times., 1898-08-14

Miss Mcdonald and Mrs. Charles Collins
are among the Washingtonians at the Old
Sweet Springs of Virginia.
The times., 1898-08-14

IT. Janney Brown and family, ]. C.
Richardson and wife. Miss Violet NJ
Reeves. and Miss Edith Marean are
among the large colony of Washington
ians at Ocean City, Md.
The times., 1898-08-14

The French ambassador, NJ. Cambon,
who is the most conspicuous diplomat in
the country just now, will leave Wash
ington shortly with his young son, NJ
Roger cambon. to spend several weeks
in The Adirondacks.
The times., 1898-08-14

Mrs. Middleton, widow Of Admiral Ed
ward Middleton, and Miss Middleton are
spending the late season at Asbury Park.
The times., 1898-08-14

Miss Rita Clagett. whose engagement
to Mr. Henri de Sibour was recently an
nounced, was the guest last week of Miss
Lindsey Poor, at Skaneateles. n. Y Miss
Clagett, Miss Gertrude Clagett, and Mrs.
Clifford Perrine are spending the Sum
mer at Cedarhurst, l. l.
The times., 1898-08-14

Mr. and Mrs E. G. Randall, of Wash
ington, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. r
Palmer at Newport.
The times., 1898-08-14

Now that President Mckinley is about
to present Columbia, the gem of the
ocean, with an olive branch to twine with
her laurels Of victory, he can afford TO
pause in her service and attend to affairs
of his own. Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley have
not yet decided when they will leave
The times., 1898-08-14

Mrs r. Dix Bolles is spending the late
Summer with her sister, the Countess Es-
terhazy at Deer Park.
The times., 1898-08-14

Miss Virginia Fair owns a donkey. Ills
name is Persimmons. and he attends the
functions of the four hundred at New
port. He made his debut several years
ago at a pony parade at Mrs. Calvin 5
Brice's. taking first prize for being
that which was most good and glorious
of his kind. The other night he was
the leading attraction at the coillfon
given by Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, and since
that event has been the social sensation
OF the resort.
Mrs Fish's dance was the informal in
PRODUCTION of her daughter, Miss Marion
Fish. with whom Mr.. Harry Lehr led
the cotillion The favors were very pre-
" including baskets OF flowers, ued
with bright ribbons. There were I'D
guests present including all of the
younger set and many of the matrons.
Persimmons's share In the festivity was
useful as well as ornamental, for, with
his shoes off for fear of scratching the
polished floor, and his hoofs covered with
gold paint he entered the drawing-room
with due picturesqueness, drawing fan
cifully-decorated wagon filled with favors
for the dance. His harness tinkled with
bells. and around his sturdy little neck
was flung a garland of gorgeous flowers
tied with gay satin bow.
The times., 1898-08-14

Mrs Ridgely McBlair and her little son
are at Towson, Md.
The times., 1898-08-14

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wilson are enjoy
ing the Summer at Chevy Chase, where
they are established at one OF the pret-
test villas in that pretty place.
The times., 1898-08-14

Mrs G. Lloyd Magruder, with her son
and daughter, have joined the Washing
ton contingent at Cape May.
The times., 1898-08-14

Now that the Right Honorable Horaho
David Davies has decided to visit Amer
lea. IL Is to be hoped that no prophetic
bells will ring out for him as they did
for his renowned predecessor, Dick Whit
tington. Turn back, turn back, Lord
Mayor of London" We have had lords
and plenty TO see US. but America has
had until now no chance TO extend its
hospitality to a lord mayor of London
town. and a disappointment would be
keenIy felt We have British authority
for 1t that Mr Davies, London's present
lord mayor, and his daughter, Miss Da-
vies. will sail for New York on the steam
ship Teutonic on August IS for a short
visit to our shores. Wind, weather, and
prophetic church bells permitting, his ex-
cellency will get here in time to be en-
quilted in the social vortex which will be
evolved for his enjoyment. Of course, he
will come to Washington, and, being one
of the wisest men that ever wore the gor-
geous ermine and collar of the lord may
or's Office he will naturally go home
and tell everybody that we have the most
beautiful city in the world. Mr.. Davies
is a vigorously handsome man in his ear
ly fties, and is immensely rich. He is
married and is the father of seven chill
dren, nearly all of whom are grown.
The times., 1898-08-14

Mrs Alice Virginia Ferguson an
nounces the approaching marriage Of her
daughter Miss Harriette Brae Ferguson
ITO Mr. J. Nelson Saunders, of this city.
The times., 1898-08-14

Miss Janet Richards. who achieved the
distinction of securing the only social
chat that Ii Hung Chang vouchsafed to
a woman during his visit to Washington
last year, has again been signally honor
ed fby Admiral Cervera, who called upon
her few days ago while she was visit
ing friends at Annapolis, whom he has
met during his stay there. The Spanish
officers are very reticent and so far have
refused to voice their impressions" but
during the hour and more that the admi-
raj spent with Miss Richards he spoke
freely of America and the disaster that
brought him here. The conversation was
in French The day after Admiral Ger
vera's call Miss Richards received visits
The times., 1898-08-14
Great Chance for Cyclists.
Bicycles and SuudrieS.

Girls $40 Bicycles. with
guaranteed tires, for.
Mems S75 Howard Bicy-
eles, the equal Of any wheel
made, fully guaranteed for
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The times., 1898-08-14

Mrs. G. r. Paul, widow of Gen. Paul,
is passing the season at Cape May.
DR.. NJ NJ. Ponte of the Venezuelan le-
cation, is staying at the Carrollton, Cape
May Point.
The times., 1898-08-14

20 per cent off all Fountain Pens.
All guaranteed.
The times., 1898-08-14
81 Gloves, boc.

s1.00 Kid Gloves, all
shades, 4-button and 2
clasp varieties, war
ranted perfect in every
respect, for..............
The times., 1898-08-14
Muslin Underwear.

Lot of Ladies' fine white Lisle
Thread Vests, laced edge, silk
tapes in neck and arms, reg Ike
ular price 25c, at.........".....
Two for 25c.
The times., 1898-08-14

All our fancy Leather Belts,
with jewel buckles, were $101 TO iS
S1 20. choice H
The times., 1898-08-14
Soc Silk Gloves, I9e.
81 Chamois Gloves, Sc.

S1.00 Washable Cham
ois Gloves, all sizes, in
natural color, small
sizes only in white, for
The times., 1898-08-14

Lot of 4Sc and CSC Pocketbook
Gard. Card Cases and Combination 39t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-29
MARTIAL LAW IN SAN JUAN.
Inhabitants Getting Out of the Capital
of Porto Rico.

ST. Thomas, West Indies, April u.s.
Porto Rican advices received here today
say that four Spanish gunboats are at
San Juan. They are. being painted
black, or possibly dark gray.
Martial law has been proclaimed in
Porto Rico and 1t is being enforced in
tyrannical manner.a Crowds of peo-
pie are leaving for the interior, the capt.
tai is almost deserted by the civilian
population, and the roads leading from
San Juan are at present presenting q
remarkable appearance.
Household goods, in carts, wagons or
other means of conveyance are to be seen
everywhere. the people dreading the rigors
OF a seige and the dangers of a lombard
ment Of the capital by a United States
fleet.
The military authorities are most
actively engaged in preparing for the de-
fence OF the island Thirty -four torpe-
does have been planted in the main chan
mel. They are controlled from MORO
| Castle.
| In addition, an old steamship has been
| sunk across the harbor entrance, the
buoys in the channel have been altered,
and after the news of the blockade of Ha-
| vana reached there, accompanied by re-
port that the Cuban capital had been
| bona barded, all the lights were ordered
to be extinguished at night
The French residents, with these adj
vices, left San j uan, were seeking refuge
on board the French cruiser Admiral
Rigault de GonouilIy.
An American sugar estate, it is an.
nounced, was plundered after the receipt
of the news of the declaration of war be-
tween Spain and the United States. The
British consul at San Juan, who has
charge of American interests, has cabled
to his government requesting that a
British war ship be sent to that port.
Danger is apprehended from the incom-
petent and youthful volunteers of Porto
Rico. They are armed with Maller rifles
and are displaying considerable war en-
thusiasm.
Arecibo bay, on the west coast of the ISL
and, has been planted with torpedoes
from the signal station to a point about
one mile west of it.
There are many Spanish volunteers on
their way to Porto Rico. Spanieh steam
ers landed at Mayaguez Juan on Wejnes-
day quantity of arms and ammunition,
and there was similar landing of sup.
pies at San Juan on Tuesday,
Besides this, about 5000 tons of proyis.
ions were landed at San Juan on Sun.
day last. The warehouses of Porto Rice
are pronounced to be full of provisions
and the Spanish authorities say they car
stand a seige of two months.
No United States warships are known
to be in the vicinity of Porto Rico.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-29
SOUTH PORTLAND.

Fast Day was duly observed IN South
Portland by a general suspension Oh Dusi'
ness ana the Cape Shore was vlslted ny
| crowds of people from the city. Turing
the entire day the electric cars were
taxed to their capacity and many avalleu
themselves of the ferry boat
ihere were small parties who were en-
gagged In gathering flowers; others dis
urlputlng themselves along the shore ana
the new buildings at the terminus of the
Cape electrics were objects of great inter-
est.
In the morning on the grounds Of the
south Portland base ball grounds game
was played and the visiting club was the
Emeralds" of the city. The first few
innings were we'll contested and at the
close of the fourth inning the score stood
to 0 in favor of the South Portlands.
The latter in the closing innings made
a squirt and at the end of ths seventh
inning which closed the game, the score
| stood l6 to 6 in favor Of the home team.
The Elizabeth City will be taken off
the line Tuesday, May 8, for three or
four days in order that necessary repairs
| may be made, and the steamer Mary W.
Libby will be temporarily substituted
and run from the usual landings.
Mr.. William Evans, who has been pass
ing the winter with relatives in Milan,
N. H., has returned to the home Of his
son, Mr.. o. G. Evans, where he will re-
main during the coming summer.
Mr.. Greeley, a gentleman employed in
the assembling room of the bicycle fac
tory, cut his finger quite badly while at
work on a circular saw last Tuesday.
Postmaster LlewelIyn B. Bradford is
confined to his home with very lame
| foot.
Mr. A. P. Bartlett, who has been con-
fined to his home for several weeks with
a serious illness, is again able to re-
sumo his regular duties as conductor on
the Portland & Cape Elizabeth line.
The AS You Like 1t club will be enter
tanned Friday afternoon at the home OF
Miss Lucy Jordan. when the study OF
Shakespeare Tempest will be COM
menced.
Mr.. Clyde Holden, conductor on the
P. & @. E. r. R.. has moved his family
from the house owned by Capt. h. G..
Davis, to Barren Hill.
Mrs. Harry Olson Of Paris street,
Portland. has been the guest of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Simonds
Mr.. E. 6. Bragdon has moved his fami-
| ~ from Saco into the house owned by
Mrs. Sennett on street.
Mrs. Nellie Braokett, who is very ill at
Highland home, is not improving as
rapirdly as her friends anticipated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-29
NO WOMAN IS EXEMPT.

Regularity is a matter of Importance
in every woman's life. Much pain is,
however, endured in the belief that it
is necessary and not alarming, when
in truth it is all wrong and indicates
arrangement that may cause serious
trouble.
Excessive monthly pain itself will
unsettle the nerves and make women
old before their time.
The foundation of womans health is
a perfectly normal aud regular per-
Torrance of natures function. The
statement we print .freme Miss GER
TRUDE SKIES, of Eldred, Pa, is echoed
in every city, town and hamlet in this
cqsrntry. Read what she says:
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I feel like a
new person since following your ad-
vice, and think it is my duty to let the
public know the good your remedies
have done me. My troubles were pain
full menstruation and leucorrhma. I
was nervous and had spells of being
confused. Before using your remedies
never had any faith IN patent medi-
cines. Inow wish to say that 1 never
had anything do me SO much good for
painful menstruation as Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound; also would
say that your Sanative Wash has cured
ms of leuoerrhea. I hope these few
words may help suffering women"
The present Mrs. Pinkham's experi-
ence in treating female ills is .1nparal-
leled, for years she worked side bv
side with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, and
for sometime past. has had sole charge
of the correspondence department of
her great business, treating by letter
as many as hundred Thousand ailing
women during a single year.
All suffering women are invited to
write freely to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn,
Mass, for advice about their health.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-29
IN THE SENATE.

Washington, April 2S-The chaplain of
the Senate today invoked the Divine
blessing upon the army and navy of the
United States, praying that they be kept
under the protection of His good province
and prospecting their arms and bringing
their efforts to 8 speedy and glorious suo-
cess
Mr. Pasco of Florida, presented
memorials from the Florida Board of
Trade concerning the interference with
the coastwiss trade by the present con-
dition of war. Mr.. Pasco said that the
matter was becoming serious as Ameri-
can vessels were being forced by the con-
ditlons existing to refuse business. He
thought the committee on commerce
ought to consider the subject promptly,
and the memorials were referred to that
committee.
Bills We're passed as follows: To ex-
anime, determine and report the facts
necessary to the establishment of free
public highways into the Yosemite
National Park; for revising and perfect
ing the classification of letters patent and
printed publications in the patent office
and appropriating $62, 600 therefore. Joint
resolution regarding the holding of pan
American exposition in 1901 upon Cayuga
island between Buffalo and Niagara
Falls; to illustrate the DEVELOPMENT Of the
western hemisphere during the 18th
century.
Mr. Butler. of North Carolina intro.
duced the following resolution: "That
the bonded indebtedness of tho United
States should not be increased, but that
the necessary means to carry on the war
against Spain should be raised by increas-
ing the revenues of the government in
Guiding tax on incomes and by issuing
silver certificates against tine seigniorage
now in the treasury and by such addition
al issues of United States legal tender
notes as may be necessary
The resolution went over. Other bills
were passed as follows: To nav to the
estate of George Lawrence s177,a2l for
work done and materials furnished in the
construction of the Agawaln and Pom
toosuc; to pay Thomas f. Rowland
$82, 400 for work done and material fur
nished on the iron double ender Mus.
ccata. The Senate then at Las p. m., ON
motion of Adr. Chandler of New Hainp-
shire, went into executive session and at
p. m. adjourned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-29
sPUBLIC SENTIMENT
Belfast Is Evidently Tired of the Do
. Nothing Policy.

She Will Raise Troops, Law or No Law
pect of Big Guns-Madison's Resolu-
lions in Which the Good People of the
Town Voiced Public Sentiment.
In common with other places along
the coast Belfast is preparing for home
defences in case of invasion by the Span
ish gunboats or privateers. Mayor Fletch-
or is in correspondence with the state au-
thorities in regard to those of the state
arms now in the city in possession Of the
Grand Army and Sons Of Veterans.
Capt. W. FL. Sanborn has opened re-
cruiting office for home guards and has a
goodly company of the youngest and
most able bodied among the veterans, and
the Sons of Veterans are holding regular
drills. Yesterday Mayor Fletcher received
letter from A. l. Brown of Augusta
giving the result of an interview with
Adjutant General Richards 1t appears
that there are not enough rifles on hand
for the national guard and the supply of
ammunition is SO short that target prac-
tice was suspended some time ago. There
is only about 80 rounds Of ammunition
to aaman on hand now, and no money
available to buy moro. The only thing
to be done is to call a special session of
the legislature to provide ways and means
for putting the state in condition for
defence and there should be no delay in
doing this. 1t is the opinion of General
Richards that there is no legal way in
which company can be realised for tho
defense of our city, but if the legislature
does not promptly make such provisions
of law no doubt a company or companies
will be raised just the same. Maine should
not be. behind her sister states in this
matter. Her motto is Dirigo. belfast
Journal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-29
MR.. MOORE QUALITIES.

Washington, April 2s.-Prot. John B.
Moore qualified today at the state depart
ment as assistant secretary OF state, and
in the absence of Secretary Day, received
the representatives of foreign govern
ments having dipIo matte business with
the United States. Among them W ere
SENIOR Rodriguez and Minister Hatch
minister from Hawaii.
The latter it is understood called to
ascertain SO far as possible the policy OF
the United States with regard to the re-
public OF Hawaii in connection with the
war with Spain, Although it is impos-
sible to obtain any official information on
that point, it is understood that the
Hawaiian mini lister was informed that the
administration was not likely to change
pending action by the Senate on the
treaty providing for the annexation OF
those islands to the United States
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-29
United States Senate
Washington, D. c., April "a, 1893.


Washington, D. c., April "a, 1898.
My dear Governors Yours received.
We are, and have been, doing eyerythin q
we can to have our coasts protected. 81
far as they may be. Of course as we have
been crowded into war, we lack both
guns and water craft in sufficient supply
TO protect our long shore, but both the
War and Navy Departments are ali W. to
the situation, and every effort possible is
being made to insure safety.
I have spent good deal of time at the
Navy Department with the Secretary and
others, and plan has Leen matured for a
double line of patrol along the whole
coast, the outer line being at sea and on
watch for any hostile craft, while there
will be an inner shore line, with armed
vessels. located at different points along
our coast, especially those most likely to
be assaulted like the exposed points In
Desert Island, including the western bay
the mouth of the Penobscot, Rockland
the mouth of the Kennebec and Port''
land, although the latter is pretty well
cared for by its batteries.
Gen. Wilson told me last night that he
had sent Col. Hoxie into the eastern part
of the State to locate batteries whenever
guns can be procured.
You and all our people may be sur.
that all will be done that can be with the
appliances at band. The Navy Depart.
ment is, all the while, buying such ships
as can have guns mounted upon them foT
the patrol purposes indicated and WE
shall soon have aalarge fleet Of this kind
Now that the war has come there is
nothing to do but to strengthen the adj.
1ninstration and make it as sharp and
short as is possible.
Yours truly,
rryTCyENrT
Hon. L1ewsllyn Powers,
Governor. of Maine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-29
TO AWAIT AMERICAN MERCHANT
MEN.

London. April 2S.-It is reported in
Madrid, says special dispatch this after
noon from the Spanish capital that a
Spanish squadron consisting of nine war
ships, sailed from Manila on Monday last
to take up positions off Subig bay, where
they will await the passage of American
merchant vessels for the purpose of cap
turing Them
Another special from Madrid says the
Spanish government officials are bewil.
dered at the attitude. OF Great Britain.
They believe the government and the PEG.
pie of Great Britain hold divergent opin-
ions, and that tho official acts OF Great
Brifain are due to . secret compact with
the United States government.
CALLED TO WASHINGTON. -
Washington, April 2s.-Brig. General
VIM. Shafter, who commands the brigade
of troops at New Orleans, was st the war
department today. having been sum
moned to Washington for conference with
General Miles.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-29

est terms of Peruna what his affection
been Many physicians fact would designated
medicine My complaint the suffered the
The taking and
feel better than have entirely wl
addicted victims
consumption but for all pulmonary affections Mrs. Mary
Pu Of Pp No. suffered with La Grippe Each winter for three
trouble She writes
found would Iatast Pen
Two bottles Of cured trouble Yours
Mary H. Prutt"
Fortuna has been used forty by DR. Hartman Of Columbus
authority catarrhal affections matter where
located the South and
bought
druggist The Doctor consulted letter charge His
individual will invaluable what him will be
considered strictly confidential There need to catarrh
develop other terrible
disease positive right at hand
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-29
OUR SEA COAST.
The Government Is Doing Everything Pos
sibie to Pr otect 1t.
(Letter from the Hon. Eugene Hale. ,

(Letter from the Hon. Eugene HALEY
Augusta, April 28.-Governor Powers
returned to his home in Houlton yester.
day afternoon. He will be at the capital
again on Monday when the troops will
concentrate there.
The Governor has for some time boon
in active communication with our Sena-
tors and Representatives in Congress and
with the Departments at Washington,
relative to better or more adequate pro-
vision for the protection OF our cities and
towns along the line of our coast, and he
is assured that everything possible will
be done by the government to protect the
people and property of such towns,
though the government does not antici-
pate any immediate or remote danger
from the incursions of Spanish cruisers
Am ong the letters received by the Gov
ernor is the following from Senator Hale,
which will convey an idea Of what is be-
ing accomplished:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-29

end that the families Of these brave men
do not suffer for the comforts of life and
that thew receive the care and protection
to which thew are Justly entitled from
the oitizens Of Madison and Anson.
Be it further resolved, That tne Coy
ernor should Immediately convene gne
Legislature and recommend az app Up -
aid for the families of soldiers who go to
war in defense of liberty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-29
THE SCHOONER sACo SIGHTED

Key West. Fla, April 2s.-The steamer
CITY of Key West, which arrived here
this afternoon, reported that she sighted
today the missing schooner Saco, cap
tured by the monitor Terror and carrying
a prize crew under Paymaster Simpson.
The Saco then was at Rodriguez Key
off Key Largo, 70 miles from here. She
had been blown out of her course while
making for Key West. ALI on board
were safe and the receipt of the news
here has afforded much relief