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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-04-21


AS to the question of fact which springs
of the American and Spanish boards, Spain
proposes that the fact be ascertained by i'm
partial investigation by experts: which deci-
sion Spain accepts i'll advance To this have
made no reply.
President Grant Quoted.
President Grant, in 1873, after discussing the
phases of the contest as it then appeared and
It's hopeless and apparent indefinite prolonga-
tion, said:
In such event. am of the opinion that
other nations will be compelled to assume the
responsibility which devolveS upon them and
to seriously consider the only remaining meas
ures possible, mediation and intervention.
separating the island from the penin-
sula, the con!endlng parties appear
to have within themselves
depository OF common confidence, to suggest
wisdom when passion and excitement have
their sway, and assume the part of peacemaker.
In this view. in the earlier days OF the contest
the good Offices OF the United States as a Eledi-
ator were rendered in good faith without any
selfish purpose, in the interest of humanity and
in sincere friendship for both parties. These
were declined by Spain with the declaration,
nevertheless, that at future time they would
be ind SpenSable? No intimatlon has been re-
ceived that in the opinion OF Spain that that
time has arrived
And yet the strife continues with all it's
dread horrors and all its injury to the interests
of the United States and other nations Each
party seems quite capable OF working great in
jury and damage to the other, as Wei as to all
The relations and interests dependent on the ex-
istence of peace IN the island; but they seem
incapable of reaching any adjustment, and both
have thus far faileu of achieving any success
whereby one party shall possess and control
the island to the exclusion of the other.
Under the circumstances the agency of others,
eitherby mediation or by intervention, seems to
be the only alternative which must sooner or
later be invoked for the termination of the
strife. -
CIeveland's Last Message Quoted.
In the last annual message Of my immediate
predecessor, during the pending struggle, 1t was
said:
when the inability of Spain to deal success
fully with the inSurrection has become mani
fest and it is demonstrated that her sovereignty
is extinct IN Cuba for all purposes of
awful existence, and when hopeless
struggle for its establishment has
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29

m ountain and when at the top sits down
to rest and says "My journey is ended. -
1t is not ended, for he has many danger
GUS abysses and obstacles yet to overcome.
The association with this fine instru-
ment in its hands would be worth moth
ing il it did not exert every influence to
use the instrument we'll.
The Rev. Mr.. Purdy compared the build
ing to the character Of the young men Of
Y. M. G. A. endeavors to build up. He
spoke briefly and to the point. and was
literally applauded when he finished.
THIS EVENING.
The dedicatory exercises of the new
building will occur tonight.
Singing,
Messrs. Nickerson, Barnard, Merrill
Prayer of Invocation, Rev. DIR. Fenn
Reading of Scripture, Rev. W. 9. Ayres
Report of Building Committee.
b. NJ. Edwards chairman
Singing ; aal.gs by Audienoe-Doxolosy
e. r. Payson. president Y. NJ. O. A.
Messrs. Nickerson, Barnard, Merrill
and Pierce
Address,
DR.. Butler, president OF Colby uni.
versity
Singing. =.
Messrs. Nickerson, Barnard, Merrill
and Pierce.
Dedioatory Prayer, Rev. A. 81. Wright
Singing by Audience-Blest be the
Tie that Binds.
Benediction, Dr. Dalton
Thursday and Friday this magnificent
building will be open to public inspec-
ton and doubtless many will take advan-
tage Of the opportunity to see the interi-
or arrangements of this structure.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29

cure and declined to give him employ
ment until March of this year, when he
could no longer doubt the fitness of the
man Tor work. A few months ago no
met DIR. Ballantyne of BirstalI, one of
the doctors who had treated his case,
and Bianohfield said that the doctor was
not little astonished, and said: sit
looks like miracle. never knew such
case" The fractured keepan appears
to be actually knitted together by q new
growth of cartilage or tibrous mem brane.
The man, who is now staying at Holy
we'll, Is evidently completely restored and
able to follow his hard daily toll without
the slightest Inconvenience or trace of
lameness, and is able to run, jump or
kick freely. He oheerfully left at the Well
the stick which was absolutely necessary
for him to use to support himself. The
doctors who attended him were DR.. Rus.
sell of Bailey and DR.. Ballaniyne of Bir-
stall.
Alexander McFarlane, aged Sc, residing
at 30 Bell street, Airdrie, n. B., who
for the last twenty years had followed
the employ ment of miner, fell iii and
became incapable of work some five
weeks ago. The man states that he APP
piled for relief to one or more doctors,
one of them being DIR. Montgomery
Aston ofzAirdrie. He was given to un-
derstand that he had suffered strain
that one Of the sinews OF the heart was
weakened, apparently, and that he must
avoid any hard work. Under these cir
cumstances he visited Holywell, and
bathed three or four times, with the re-
suit that he finds himself. as he declares,
freed from the troubleaand weakness that
he complained of.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
TWO turn DOWNS


form adopted by the Chicago convention
Of 1896. Mr.. Cranes name was not the
only one presented to the convention, but
before the first ballot had been completed.
1t was clear that he was the popular
choice and his nomination was made
unanimous. The convention was held
In Taylor opera house. William B.
Courley of Paterson was made chairman
and the proceedings were without special
incident until the majority report OF the
committee on resolutions was presented
by Senator Edwards. This was followed
by a minority report by Thomas T. Lane
of Union. There was a noisy time among
the delegates and some confusion, but
Chairman Godfrey promptly submitted
the minority proposition to insert an
endorsement of the Chicago platform to
the convention without debate and de-
clared it defeated. For few moments
there was considerable turmoil, but final
ly the silver men accepted the situation
gracefully. Later when MIR. Crane had
been nominated, Senator Daley and Clar-
ence Atkinson, both of whom were spec
iaI favorltes of the silver men and were
candidates for the nomination, promised
to do all they could to insure Mr.. Cranes
election.
A feature of the convention was the
presence of a delegation of colored men
who called to pledge the support of a
large contingent of colored men to the
nominee of the convention. The delega-
ton was oheered by the convention.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29

Mayor Charles Fl. Randall was the next
speaker and was greeted with applause
when he arose to speak. He made very
pleasant speech in which he said among
other things that no organization is doing
better work in Portland than is the Y.
M. G. A. 1t appeals to the young men
and leads them into better life. 1t is
this sort of influence which has made the
city what it is today, its citizens being
God fearing, upright and industrious
people. He pledged his influence and
support in carrying on this good work.
The Rev. DIR. Dalton said that the
trouble with American parents is that
they give their children too much liberty
and do not restrain them enough. loo
much liberty soon degenerates into H.
cense. When boy enters his teens his
mother begins to lose her influence over
him. Then is the time when he should
be SO encircIed by noble influences as to
mould him into a noble man. Here is
where he will find those influences and
here is where the parents should send
their sons to insure them against other
influences which would not be as good as
these are here.
The Rev Mr.. Wilson of the Free street
Baptist church, said that the work of
the Y. NJ G. A. had just begun. They
are now like the traveller who has toiled
long in reaching the summit of the
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
BOWDOIN CoLLEGE NEWS,
HPECIAL TO TEE PREss.J

Bowdoin College, September 2S.-At
the annual meeting of the sophomore
class today the following officers were
elected: President, Paul S. Hill; vics
president, Austin p. Larrabee: secretary
and treasurer, Clarence B. Flint; cap
tain football team. Harry II. Cloudman
manager football team, Lester d. Tyler;
general athletic representative, Donald
f. Snow; class juryman, Ernest T.
Smith.
A number of the students of Bates col
lege were in town today. They spent the
day looking about the campus and col
lege buildings and went away on the six
O'Clock train this evening. During their
stay the Bates red was considerably in
evidence. Before the train went out
some of the Bowdoin boys were at the
depot and great deal Of rival cheering
was INDUCED in by the representatives OF
both colleges. The Bates Bowdoin game
is scheduled for October 80.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
TRoTTING AT DOVER.

Dover. N. H, September Is. The SEC
ond day of the fall harness meeting at the
Granite State park was attended by about
500 people. The racing was of a very
high order, the finishes being close and
exciting Queechy was favorite in the
g. IL trot, which he won, but not until
five heats had been trotted. The 2.a1
trot was one of great interest. The 2.ls
trot and the $40 pace were unfinished on
account of darkness. The results:
zig Trot, Purse s500-Queechy. first
Maple Valley, second; Chanty, third.
Best time, 2. 10 IA.
2.27 Trot, Purse Ss00-Bessie Owens,
first; C. II. Blodgett, second; Perry
Davis, third. Best time. 2.19 IA.
ais Trbt, Purse S500--Justice Hayes
won first heat and Novet took second and
third. Best time, 2.i6 1-2.
800 Pace, Purse $500 (U1finished)-
Darklight took two heats with NJ. B. G. i,
second in the first and Happy Girl in the
second heat. Best time, q 10 IA.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
MAINE FREE 8APTISTS.

Madison, September 28-After the pre-
liminary exercises last evening the work
of the 10th annual session OF the MAR,
Free Baptist association was taken up
this forenoon. Almost the whole time
after half hours prayer service led by
Rev. A. ]. Hill of Oakland was devoted
to business. This included the presenta.
tion of the Presidents address, the re-
ports Of the secretary and treasurer and
of various committees including that on
neurology, by Rev. G. G. Foster, Rev. Il.
NJ. Ford of Hillsdale, Mich. closing the
forenoon's proceedings with an address
on "The Field and Its Needs"
The afternoon was devoted to the Wo-
mans Missionary society.
In the afternoon there was a woman's
missionary society meeting, conducted
by Mr.. A. B. Weber, the president. The
address of welcome was by Mrs Cora K.
/. Hayden of Madison, with response
by Mrs. Mary B. Wingate of East
Corinth. Then followed an address oy
Miss Nellie B. Jordan, missionary
address by Miss Ella W. Butts of Midna-
pore, India, and addresses on foreign
missions by E. w Kicker of Lewiston,
Rev. f. B. George of Gardiner and Rev.
L. FL. Stacy of Saco.
This evening there was praise servi' 9
led by Rev e. NJ. Trafton of Georgetown
and an address on 'tNew Methods in
Sunday School Work" by Prof. H. i,
burlington of Cobb Divinity school, the
programme closing with chalk talk by
N. S Green of Somerville, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29

Ladies' orchestra of II pieces had been
discoursine sweet music all Of the eve
ming to the delight of the many visitors.
This orchestra, which has been recently
organized, is bound to become very popu-
lar this winter. Last night they APP
peared for the first time in public and
the hearty encores they received showed
how much their music was appreciated.
Miss Fanny Thompson is the leader Of
the organization and last night she
proved to be very efficient conductress.
When the large auditorium was well
filed with people the Montague orches-
ira played one or two selections after
which Mr.. Edgar R. Payson, president
of the association, accompanied by many
of Portland's leading citizens and clergy
men, seated themselves on the platform.
In introduction, Mr.. Payson welcomed
the citizens of Portland to the new build
ing and said that he regretted very much
to announce that Secretary E. 7. Gar
land of the association was unable to be
present at the opening of this building on
account of illness. Mr.. Payson spoke
very highly of the work OF MIR. Garland
had done in making this building pos
sible and said that the association appre-
ciated what he had accomplished very
much.
Having read some letters from men
prominent in the Y. III. G. 2. work who
were unable to attend the opening of
this building, Mr.. Payson introduced as
the first speaker OF the evening the Rev.
DR.. Jenkins.
Among other things, DR.. Jenkins spoke
of the effect large and beautiful build
ines have upon the education of the people
and the duty which everyonei owed to
his fellow man in SO building that
what he constructed {should add to the
architectural beauty of his city. He said
that the citizens should be much gratified
at the erection of this noble structure,
not only because it was enthusiastically
beautiful, but because 1T was dedicated
to the interests of man. he said that he
had sometimes thought the men were
being crowded off this earth. altogether.
Eventu ally the species of man will be
extinct and then the condition of the
| world will be very interesting and some
people may feel sorry. 1t is nice thing
to save women, but. a much nicer thing,
Just at this time when men are in danger
of being crowded of the earth, to save
men. This building was erected TO,
such purpose and it is a fine instru.
ment to do the work with. With fint
tools man can do fine work, and tn.
work of the Y. M. G. A. from this time
out should be magnificent. ~ oongratu
late you for this fine building g, .oongratu
late for finishing instrument for Cod
work, and I also congratulate you tina
this building is to be used in the interes
of men,"
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29

gymnasium, which Is used for running
track. On the basement floor Is the gym
nasium, complete with every sort of de-
vice for exercising the muscles.
. "We got our muscles exercised in a
different way than this when we were
youngsters" remarked one old gentle
man to another last night as they stood
in the gallery overlooking the gym.
But reckon the youngsters now-a-days
will find 1T more fun playing with the
punching bag and swinging on them
rings. then they would hoeing potatoes
or piokin' up rocks"
Adjoining the gym is swimming tank
large enough for a good swim and SO
arranged that the water in 1T can be
maintained at certain. to mperature all
the time. This tank has a tile floor and
is sheathed with slate and is well light
ed. Near by is large room with plenty
of shower baths, ETC., while the dressing
rooms with their individual lockers
are near by. This part of the building
is perfect in all its details and will prove
a boon to the young men of Portland
who belong to this association.
INTERESTING EXERCISES.
at O'Clock the people who had been
inspecting this handsome building, as
sembled In the auditorium where inform
al exercises wers held. The Montague
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29

The new building was not dedicated
last night, but a sort of informal inspec-
ton Of the building was accorded to the
association members and their friends,
and the invitation to inspect this build
ing was generally taken advantage Of.
During the evening there were hundreds
of people in and about the handsome edi-
fee and on every hand was heard words
of surprise and delight so perfectly is the
building arranged and SO handsomely
is it finished and furnished throughout
The lower floor of the structure Is co.
oupied by stores, while wide and invit-
ing stairway leads up on to the second
floor where the Office, reception rooms.
parlors and reading rooms Of tho associ-
alton are. The entrance to the office is
made attractive by palms and potted
plants. The polished oak floors with
handsome rugs, the hardwood finish, the
artistic arrangement of the furniture
and fittings make this suite of rooms ap-
pear very home like and inviting,
On the third floor, which may be
reached by the elevator or by two broad
staircases Is the auditorium. The audi
forum and gallery will seat about 1000
people. The chairs are very comfortable,
the stage is large, the ventilation and
heating arrangements superb, the hall
is brilliantly lighted and the acoustic
properties are perfect. 1t is in fact an
ideal hall for lecture, q concert or other
entertainment and it will be leased for
these purposes when not in use by the
Y. NJ g. A. 1t is bound to be a very
popular place for these affairs.
The boys department. and room for the
ladies' auxiliary are ON the fourth floor.
The ladies' room is very pretty and hand
somely furnished. The boys department
consists of five large rooms Here is a
room and a reading room. The boy e
rooms are separate from the young mems
departments and here they will be alone
and very we'll cared for.
On the fifth floor are the sleeping rooms
for the association members. These are
very comfortable rooms and all Of them
have been eagerly taken by young men
who have no homes in the city and who
have heretofore been rooming in othe,
places There are IS rooms in all, wei
heated. lighted and altogether in the
quietest part of the building. A large
bath room arranged especially for the
young men who occupy these rooms il
also on this floor.
IN all of tbeso doore ara Ioroa auf
well-lighted rooms which are leased fo
offices and every one of them is now o.
soon will be occupied.
But it Is the basement of this building
which Is the most attractive to the youn
men. This is reached by elevators or b,
several staircases. On TIE first floor Is
bicycle room and the gallery above tn
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
MISCELLANEOUS.
TO SKEPTICAL ASTHMATlCS.

7 The truly marvellous cures of Asthma
which have already been effected by DR..
Rudolph Schiffmann, certainly call for
notice. His preparation, (Schiffmann's
Asthma Cure) not only gives instant re-
lief in the most stubborn and obstinate
cases, but positively cures, in proof of
which hear what the Town Clerk at
Cavalier, N D. Mr.. W. sererus, says:
81 was troubled with asthma for 20
years, about years ago started to use
your Asthma Cure, and have not had an
attack for six years.
Packages of Schiffmann's Asthma
Cure may be obtained of all druggists
for SOC. and 81 90 per package, or by
writing direct to DR.. r. Schiffmann, Box
eO4, st. Paul MINI.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
THE NEW v. M. G. A. BUILDING.

ornamented with the portraitssof the col
legs dignitaries and noted men.
In the receiving line, Mrs. Byron Stew
ems, as president of the Brunswick Satur-
day olub, came first, next Mrs. Frank
Briggs the Federation president, the
guests of honor, Mrs. E. L. Richardson,
president of TIE George Washington Me-
mortal University fund, Mrs. Colleagh
of Thompson, Conn.,. with the other off,
GERS of the Federation board, Mrs. Porter
of Cavibou, Mrs. Moore of Lewiston and
Mrs. B. b. Eaton of Skowhegan.
Among the Brunswick ladies who
served at the tables were: Mrs. Frank
Webb, Miss Addie Martin. Mrs. Alfred
Merriman, Mrs. William M cody, Mrs.
George Thompson. Mrs. Charles Hacker,
Mrs. George .Scofeld, Mrs. William II.
Kinds, Mrs Benjamin Green, Mrs. l.. H.
Dennison.
Many of the Brunswick ladies wore
light gowns so the effect of the moving
throng from the balcony of between four
and five hundred people, was very bril-
liant and attractive.
Towards the close of the evening, az
the crowd thinned out, some OF the
younger people could not resist dancing
to the music of stirring orche stra,
which, of course, added much to the
gayety of the scene. Surely the ladies
Of the entertaining club are to be con-
graduated upon the SUCCESS Of the open
ing evening.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
SOUTH PORTLAND.
PLEASANTDALE.

Mrs. Mary Jensen was called to Bangor
Tuesday by the serious illness of her sis
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bessey, who for
some weeks have bsen the guests Of Mrs.
Jesse Dyer, have returned to their home
in Pennington.
Mr.. John W. Ballard of the I'd New
York regiment, who has been very i'll
with fever in st. Luke's hospital in Jack
sonyille, B Ia, has recovered sufficiently
to be removed to the home OF his sister,
Mrs Austin Perry, Orange, N. j., where
he will pass the winter. His mother,
Mrs. r E. Ballard of Ballard street, left
Wednesday to join him there.
Mr. Mr.. Peters of Illinois, is the guest
of his sister, Mrs. Frank W. Smith,
Bramble street.
The Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs.
Charles Cole, corner Elm and Summer
streets, Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. W. K. Dyer and daughter, Gladys
accompanied by Mrs. j. A. Coolbrott
and son Harold, passed Wednesday al
guests of Mrs. George Mitchell at Spur
| wink.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
THE CLUB WOMEN.
Opening of the State Federation Conven-
tion at Brunswick.


Brunswick, September 2s.-The ladies
of the Saturday club Of Brun swi ok are
this year the hostsssss for the ninth n
nual convention of the Maine Federation
of Women's clubs From noon on We'd
nesday, the delegates from all over the
stnte began to arrive, and the twelve
active members of the hospitality COM
mittee, and their assisting pages, were
kept busy going to the different trains to
receive their guests
:. In the pleasant vestry of the Congrega-
tional church, the members of the Gre
GENITAL committee were Awaiting to re-
ceive the visitors, to supplement- the
cordial welcome already given them at
the train. and to supply them with
their delegate badges.
At lovely Memorial hall the ladies of
the entertainment co mmittee were busy
as we'll, preparing for the reception OF
the evening, which proved to be thor
oughly delightful aft air. The decorations
on the stage and floor, were entirely in
keeping with the general air of refine.
ment and dignity Of the fine old ball,
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29
NINETEENTH CENTURY MIRACLES
Wonderful Cures at St. winefrides Well
In Wales-Fractured Kueepans Mended.
(From the Talbett. J

Speaking at a recent evening service
at the Well, Father Beauolerk announced
q very interesting cure that he had lately
received word of, of man named James
Robinson, of 4 Scots place, Claughton,
Birkenhead. Robinson had been a sa ilor
over twenty years and suffered from a
sailors rough life and free habits. Here
was his own account of himself: About
ten years ago he had to leave the service
through inarmity, disease attacking
him in the shape of sciatica, Bright's
disease and chronic bro nchltis. Though
only fifty years Of age at the time,
mis- inability for service came over him, he
applied and, having been examined by
the doctors obtained the pension granted
to sailors of the Naval Reserve. In July,
1895, he paid a short holiday visit to
Holywell. He had no intention of bath
ing or seeking cure, which he thought
himself unworthy of considering the lite
he had led. However, the uay before
leaving Holywell he took a dip in the
Well, and, on emerging,s felt an extraur-
binary burning sensation in the back
and loins. 1t WAS worse than il mustard