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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-19

very big cigar from his mouth TO make
the above assertion. and. as usual Car
ence had n story TO point the moral"
"IH tell you what | saw with my own
ewes al Port Gala, in Ceylon," he said.
..and what / heard with my own ears.
What makes Il stick IN my memory all
tie more IS. that it was the last thing /
remember happening before l left Cey-
Ion.
II had got myself and all my traps on
hoard the p. & o. steamer 10 leave. But
I'm those days-I don't know how Il IS
nos-the steamers used 10 be kept walt
ing at Port Gala for other steamers
from other ports. Sometimes. II the
currents about Cape Comorin or thl
straits were particularly unreasonable.
YOU might have to put Up with forty
eight hours OF waiting. This time wa
had 20 wait more than day for a boat
that was bringing passengers from Sing
apors and Hong Kong. In that way
became acquainted before We weighed
anchor, with a particularly interesting
group Of passengers. This group con-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-19

acquaintance Of Miss Edith may as
was how and where he had made the
well say at once that his mama was
Cropley-Lieut6nant CrOpley. l soon
picked up the whole thread Of Croplcy 5
story. IL was an old story; the only new
feature in H. to me. was the promptness
with which the young man had man.
aged 10 get leave OF absence and sail on
that steamer as soon as he knew that
the coffe planter was going 70 be fei-
low passenger with Edith and her
mother. think the mother was rather
surprised when Cropley bobbed up on
board: whether Edith was equally sur
prised. 1 can't say.
with all my enterprise and inquisi-
tlveness. | couldn't find out for sure
whether the girls sympathics were with
the coffee PLANTER and her mother or
with CropIey-that Is. until the morning
after we had all gone on board ana
waited a night IN the harbor. Untn
then. | thought. she was rather indiffer.
ent. with, perhaps. slight natural pref
renee for the younger man. But THAI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-19
COPLEY, EDITH AND THE LASCAR.
BY AUGUSTA PRESCOTT.

sisted Of an elderly lady, wife Of judge
up country. her daughter and two mem
The daughter had been ordered home TO
England for her health. The two men
well. that's where my story comes III.
My sympathies ought 10 have been
with the elder Of those two, because no
was a coffee planter, and so was J, or l
had been until a few weeks before. This
coffee planter man was evidently on IA
miliar terms with Mrs. Judge and the
young woman and Mamma seemed 10
treat him with distinguished considera-
ton. From that l gathered that he was
tho favored sutton. The other man was
q perseverlng lover. evidently, but not
nearly as likely 10 win as his rival, judg-
ing by the signs OF parental inclination.
He was a young subaltern in a British
regiment stationed up country, and that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-19

Heroes are just the last people In
the world 10 say heroic things. was tho
remark which set my friend Clarence
telling this story. The man who made
tho remark was a short stout person,
who seemed. as a rule, disinclined 10
talk. Somebody had quoted Macaulay's-
III my standard-bearer fan. as fall full
well he may
For never saw promise yet Of such a
bloody fray,
Strike where We see my white plumes
shine above The ranks of war.
And be our orifamme to-day the helmet
OF Navarro
That led 10 the stout man removing a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-19
SEAS0NABLE,
Easter Dinners. Weddings, Christcn
ing and Candle Parties.

ing and Candle Parties.
Suggestions for Easter entertainments
are now in order. as some of these
pastimes which are most seasonable viii
require a little time for preparation. Not
only IS Easter the Queen of Feasts. "
but it is the time when society awakes
from its forty days Of lethargy and like
the butterfly leaves the dlngy garment
Of the grub behind, and, donning its best
clothes. sets out 10 thoroughly enjoy it,
self
Splendid dinners. weddings. christen-
ings. candle parties and formal luncheons
are all left for that glorious spring time
when nature does her best 10 keep hearts
light and spirits gay. Easter dinners are
particularly delightful. being less heavy
than those of mid-winter. Generally the
furnace fire can be dispensed with, and
in the freer atmosphere one can enjoy
spring lamb and peas, crisp lettuce ana
ripe Strawberries in place Of the heavy
meats and canned vegetables that must
do duty from November TO March.
Weddings are celebrated every DAY ID
Easter week and the very loveliest de-
vices can be employed TO make them more
than ordinarily artistic Spring flowers
make most adorable bridesmaids bou-
quets, and many spring blossoms may be
used for general decoration with excel
lent effect.
At christening and candle parties the
small individual I'm the cradle IS. OF course.
the one great object OF interest and all
eifts are selected with direct reference
10 its wants and caprices. At Easter
these offerings generally bear some sem
blauce to an ogg. therefore there are
deem egg-shaped baskets, exquisitely
lined win satin and lace trimmed. in which
the clothes are 20 be laid away or the
toilet utensils are 10 be carried. Silver
nap spoons, with a rabbit or tiny chicken
on the handle, are appropriate Dainty
porridge bowls representing a broken
egg she'll are also In demand and the
Easter lily appears on many gift for the
little stranger.
A particularly lovely present embodylng
the latter idea was recently admired al
a christening party. IL was a great white
ceiiuioid casket tied with white satin
ribbons. Through the Loops We're thrust
a cluster Of ARTIFICIAL lilies In the cassat
were some old laces a couple OF solid
silver spoons. a pearl and silver rattle and
dozen pairs Of silk socks. This Eft
was the loving thought Of a maiden aunt.
who had chosen from her treasures GER
tain heirloorhs TO delight the young
mother.-Phiadelphia Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-19

On March 4th 1900 workers in the cot
ton and steel mills Of New England and
Pennsylvania received an advance OF
wages.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-19
Beautiful Hands.

OF course one cannot change the snare
OF ones hands. but most hands might No
improved greatly In appearance aho tne
younger ono begins 10 care Tor neg peS-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-30
SOMERSET SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
The March. 1899 Term-judge 4. r. Savage,
Presiding.
skowhegan. March 20. 1879,

Skowhegan. March 20. 1899.
The following divorces were granted
Tuesday Ella Il. Firth from Omar +.
Firth. for cruel and abusive treat
ment and gross and confirmed habits
of intoxication: Susie +. Richardson
from Elmer +. Richardson. for cruel
ard abusive treatment and Don-sup-
port.
Rufus Brown of West Athens. plead
ed guilty to the charge of maintaining
nuisance and selling cider for tipping
purposes and was sentenced to SIX
months confinement in the county jail.
The jury reported. Tuesday evening
on the Titus VS.. Manufacturing In
vestment Company case and awarded
the plaintiff verdict of 1868 and a
special verdict OF Sill Daniel Titus,
the plaintiff claimed that contract
was made with the company by him to
furnish a supply Of logs to the mill
from piles along the river. A part of
the logs We're piled in good shape and
others jammed together. He furnished
the logs from the hard piles, first. as
agreed but the work being difficult it
was at a loss to himself. He then
claims that when he came to the easy
part Oh IIle NOTh NlleTt toulu IIluh'
money the company claimed that the
contract did not include all the logs but
he should work only as long as they
wished. He was accordingly discharged
on the grounds that he did not furnish
logs in sufficient quantity to keep the
plant running. The case occupied the
greater part of Monday and Tuesday.
Several witnesses We're called and a
large amount of testimony was taken.
Forrest Goodwin of Skowhegan. APP
pcared for the plaintiff and c. A. Will
bur of Madison. for the defendant.
The Brook Morrill, case was put on
trial. Tuesday afternoon at o'clock.
before drawn jury The suit is
brought by Mrs. Minor Brooks of Hart
land. for injuries received by her
daughter on her back and shoulders by
a limb falling from Il tree claimed to
he located on the l.. Morrill, lot. 1t is
stated by the plaintiff that Mr.. Morrill,
was negligent to allow the large dead
limb to remain on the tree as a menace
to all passers and that he should be
responsible for the consequences. The
defendant claims that the tree is situa-
ted in the highway and that he is i'm
no way responsible. The accident &C.
CURED in August, 1897. and the case
was tried before the Somerset supreme
judicial court the following term and
referred to the law court where YER
diet of $27O0 was awarded the plain
tiff. 1t was considered this was not
sufficient and consequently the case is
again brought to trial. $4,000 is the
amount of damage claimed All
Wednesday was spent in taking testi-
mony in regard to the location of the
lines. The case is yet on trial
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the PROOF We OFFER.
This Shsuid cenviaee lhe Most Sksptical
Resident Of Augusta.

There Is only one medicinal prepare
;tlon on the market which gives local
proof about the representations, made
for it. There is only one which inter-
views residents OF Augusta In 1896.
published statements regarding their
cures, and procured confirmation OF
those interviews considerably over two
years and a half after their first publt-
cation. That remedy is Doan's Kidney
pills. Read this:
Mrs. Thos. o. Pease. of - Gage ST.,
says: 1.-The lapse OF time. and II is
now over two years and half since
Mr.. Pease took course OF the treat
ment prescribed by Doan's Kidney
Pills. was cured. and allowed his state
ment to be published in our Augusta
papers. l repeat lapse Of time has only
proven that Doan's Kidney pills are a
remarkable remedy. and that the cures
effected by them are radical. Mr..
Pease and myself will be only too
pleased to confirm the opinions ex-
pressed above in personal interviews.
Doans Kidney Pills are sold by all
dealers at so cents per box; sent by
mail ON receipt of price by Foster
Milburn Co.. Buffalo, n. Y. Sole
agents for the U. S. Remember the
name Doan's and take no substitute.
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MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATORS
Entertain Gov. Wolcott, Lieut.. Gov. Crane and
Senator hoaf.

Boston. March 29-The dinner Of the
members of the Massachusetts Lesislit.
ture at the Vendomc. toniSht, was moi
only very well attended, put pronnc or !,
The LEGISLATURE had as guests HIS EN-
cellency. GOV Wolcott, His Honor, Lieut.
Gov Crane and Senator Roar, ana Al
three made addresses. that OF Senate.
Hoar being the principal one of the even
inc. President Smith of the Senate pre-
sided -
Senator Hoar said in part: The com
monwealth, through me ae.ioi, %. spu ~
to a seat in the Senate OF the United
States No man can be more sensipi.
than | am, how imperfectly the duties oi
that great office have been pertormea.,
have at least the consolation or Knowing
that | have done my best-l have al ieas'
the consolat ton of knowing that my ser
vice to Massachusetts has been NOT OF my
seeking but OF her seeking.
1.-The Massachusetts, House OF Repr"'
sentatives is. ! believe the oldest Legis-
lative chamber representing free pee
pie on the face OF the earth, with the sin.
gle exception of the English House Of
ago with the late Lord Herschell. whose
lamented death has caused sorrow IL
both hemispheres. ! was much impressed
with his intimate knowledge OF whai
Massachusetts had done in the direction
of civil and political administration and
with his admission of how much he had
learned from her.
yet. after all her accomplishments In
the arts and the walks Of peace, the his
tory OF Massachusetts, from the settle
ment in the forest until this hour has
been largely military history. Her sol
ders have been famous on land and her
sailors have been famous on the sea.
Throughout this whole war the history OF
Massachusetts has been a tale of glory,
what is better than a tale of glory. from
his excellency. the commandments chic,
of her own troops. from the brave and
honest general in command of the armies
of the United States, down TO the hum
blest common soldier and common sailor,
history has been a story OF duty well and
faithfully performed.
The key to the whole history and the
whole power of Massachusetts is in he
respect for the value of individual life.
for the rights Of the individual cit zen AM
the sanctily of the individual soul.
a letter from Senator Lodge was then
read in which he regretted his inablit-
to be present.
Speaker Bates was also warmly re-
ceved and made a bright speech review
ing the work of the Legislature.
Among the other speakers were Sena
tors Dallinger of Cambridge, Moran OF
Fall River, and Representative Mel!en or
NarceSta
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WAR IN SAMOA.
Continued from page -

The Berlin foreign office therefore in
structed the German ambassador here,
Or. Won Holleben. to present note
cmbodying Germany's views. 1t ar
gued that IA naval commander had no
right to act save in executing the will
of the three consuls. acting unanimous
" and not through majority.
The German note minated quite
plainly that Germany would hold the
other governments responsible II seri-
GUS trouble resulted from the action OF
the naval authorities In Samoa.
The strained conditions caused by
this note were somewhat aliayed by the
answer OF the state department which
was friendly and assuring. although IL
made plain that the American COM
mander would act in an emergency
even though the consuis were not
unanimous In requiring action.
There is no apprehension here that
an actual clash will occur with the
German civil or naval forces In Samoa.
This is due mainly to the official un
derstanding that Germany has given
positive orders To the commander of
the German warship Fake to refrain
from any active move.
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OTIS SPLENDID WORK.
Washington Officials Greatly Pleased With
His Campaign Against Aguinaldo

Washington, March 29.-The Presi-
dent, today. discussed with his adj
vsers and callers the situation in the
Philippines. Assistant Secretary of
War Meiklejohn and Adjutant General
Corbin. who have kept close track of
the progress of the American army and
the conditions of the troops, were with
him for some time. With them he
went over the situation and expressed
his pleasure at the good progress Gen
Otis and his generals had made, though
he regretted the loss of life.
The dispatch of Gen. Otis received,
early this morning. was not supple
mented by any later news.
The opinion was given out at the
war department that Gen. Otis had
ample forces under his command. and
that when the regiments now on their
way to Manila reached their destina-
ton there would be little need of re-
tanning the volunteers in service there.
| No demand for muster out will hold
good until the formal ratification of the
peace treaty occurs and when this
| will be done it not known. The French
| ambassador, who is acting for Spain.
| has no information on the subject and
| does not know when the treaty will be
received here.
Secretary Alger has reported fav-
| Grab condition of affairs in Cuba and
has expressed the opinion that more
troops than there are now in the is
land will not be needed. After the vol
unteers are sent home there will be IA
regiments with a total of $4,000 men in
cuba. making two regiments of regu-
lars to each province.
| There was some discussion in official
circles regarding the proclamation
| which the Philippine commission may
| issue. This action. it is said, is en-
| tirely discretionary with the commits
sion. 1t may issue its proclamation
| after Gen. Otis reaches Malolos. or 1t
may delay it until the time seems more
| opportune IT, AS reported in some
quarters, the Filipinos abandon Malo-
| los. their capital and go further north,
| it is possible that the proclamation
may be withheld.
| 1t is intended that the proclamation
i shall declare the purpose Of the gov
| eminent of the United States in the is
| land of Luzon and it may seem desiri-
| Gus to establish fully the authority of
the United States over the island be-
fore any such step is taken.
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INSIST ON FIGHTING.
As Result Three American Sailors Are in Crit.
ciaI Condition at Kingston.

Kingston. ia. March 29-Another
riot among sailors of the United States
fleet ashore on leave of absence occur
red here, last night. during which the
men fought number of water police
and civilians. resulting in the com
batants receiving plenty of Commissions
The most seriously injured We're Will
liam Lynch of the Brooklyn, and Ed
ward Barry Of the Texas who We're
removed to the hospital. the former
suffering from fractured skull and
the latter from i smashed face.
Lynch and the two sailors of the
Texas. Green and Armstead. who We're
injured during the rioting, Monday
night are said to be in a critical con-
dition. In consequence of the riotous
conduct of the sailors. shore leave has
been stopped.
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cape. They camp beside the ruins of
their former homes and importune
passers-by for any kind of assistance.
The majority of them are living on the
generosity of our soldiers. who give
them portions of their rations.
The dogs of the FilipinoS cover in
the bushes. still terrified and barking.
while hundreds of pigs are to be seen
searching for food.
Bodies of dead Filipinos are strand
ed in the shadows of the river or are
resting in the jungle where they crawl
ed to die or were left in the wake of
the hurriedly retreating army. These
bodies give forth horrible odor but
there is no time at present to bury
them.
The inhabitants who fled from Mari
lao and Meycauayan left in such q
panic that on the tables our soldiers
found spread money and valuables and
in the rooms We're trunks containing
other property of value. This was the
case. in most of the houses deserted.
They were not molested by our SOL
diers, but the Chinese, who slip in be-
tween the armies. are footing when
they can. and have taken possession OF
several houses. over which they raised
Chinese flags, some of which We're TORI
down.
An old woman has found hidden II
house at Meycauayan. yesterday
just dead apparently from fright ant
hunger
1876 p. MAT daylight. Gen. Mac
Arthurs division advanced from Mari
lao along the railroad to Bigaa.
miles distant, in the following order
The Nebraska Regiment, the Soutl
Dakota Regiment. and the Pennsvl
vania Regiment on the right. TIL
Kansas Regiment. the 3rd Artiller
and the Montana Regiment on the left
Cen. Wheatons brigade is in reserve
The American troops met with stron
opposition in the Jungle First on
Nebraskian and then one Pennsvlyan
ian. and afterwards two of the Mon
tart Regiment We're killed and 4
were wounded. including one officer G
the Kansas Regiment.
1hence the troops pushed ON 20 Biga
without opposition. the rebels burnin
the villages rs they retreated in ba
""ler towards ~Mllooe.
Inc encn,y aisJ tore up sections {
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i0.lNCn RIFLE BURSTS.
One Killed and Two Injured BY Accident at
Sandy Hook Proving Grounds.

Sandy Hook. n. j.. March 29--At the
Sandy Hook proving ground. today. one
of the 19-inch breechloading rifles, under
proof test, burst its breech. the block Of
which flying backwards penetrated the
sand butt erection. killing Henry " Muir
ply and inturing Privates Harrigan and
Deemer of the ordnance department.
They were supposed to be under shelter
behind the sand butt. The block went
farther backwards and did some slight
damage to the buildings in the rear at
last landing inside the machine shop.
Henry V. Murphy for many years had
been the recording clerk at the testing of
guns here and had on previous occasions
several narrow escapes.
Capt. Rabbit. in charge of the proving
grounds, says that the accident was
caused by the excessive pressure of the
smokeless powder charge.
The gun. which burst at the fourth
round. was of the 1895 model. 1t was to-
the barbette carriage on which it was
mounted.
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CODY NO. II
Taken from windsor House Ruins Five
People Reported Missing Are Safe.

New York. March 29.-Another body
was found in the ruins of the Windsor
Hotel. shortly before noon today. This
is the 9th that has been found.
Nellie Mccormick and Josephine
Reynolds. Windsor hotel domestics. re-
ported missing were. today. found to
be safe and well. Polly Noonan. a
chambermaid, who was reported miss
ing was also found today. to be safe.
She said she slid down n rope and when
she got to the ground. saw MIR. and
Mrs. A. B.. Johnson of Newburyport.
Mass, on the sidewalk. The Johnsons
have been reported missing and many
inquiries have been made for them
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MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington. March 29.--The follow
ing star schedule changes in Maine are
announced:
Route 1897. Smyrna to railroad sta
ton On. 0. )Leave Smyrna daily except
Sunday at 11.03 A. NJ, or in thine to
connect with train. Arrive at railroad
station in Al minutes. Leave railroad
station daily except Sunday on arrival
of train, but not later than II NJ. Ar
rive at Smyrna in As minutes.
Route 1919. Isle au Haul to Stoning-
ton. Additional from July to Sep
TENDER 30. Leave Isle au Haul daily
except Sunday at go P. NJ. Arrive at
stonington by p. NJ. Leave Stoning-
ton daily except Sunday at 5 p. NJ. Ar
rive Isle au Haut by p. NJ.
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Manila, March 29.-(Noon) The
American army advanced at o'clock
this morning. swooping onward miles.
before 10 o'clock and driving the rebels
beyond Bovaco, to the east of Bula-
can and on the railroad leading to
MalOlos.
Our troops met with but slight resis-
lance. The Filipinos fired volleys. yes
terday evening, for the purpose of
drawing the American fire and dis
closing the locality of our positions.
Two men of the Pennsylvania Regi-
ment and one man belonging to the
Dakota Regiment were wounded. The
Americans remained silent.
The country between Mariiao and
Manila presents a picture of desolation.
Smoke is curling from hundreds of ash
heaps and the remains of trees and
fences torn by shrapnel are to be seen
everywhere. The general appearance
of the country is as if it had been
swept by cyclone. The roads are
strcwn with furniture and clothing
dropped in flight by the Filipinos.
The only people remaining behind are
few aged persons, too infirm to es-
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Cumulative Evidence

A proof of merit in any article is the
amount of free advertising it receives.
The universal success Of Pabst Malt
Extract, The "Best" Tonic, is largely
due to one persons telling another Of
the benifits derived from Ito use. 1t is
sold in almost every city and town in
the United States. Its purity and efficacy
have given it the immense popularity it
has attained. It Is Endorsed by thou-
sands of physicians and patients. 1t
makes strength. It gives vigor and
health when every avenue Of hope seems
to he closed.
When you ask for Pabst Malt Extract
The BEST" Tonic, do not be led into
buying something else. Many imita-
tons have recently appeared. Remem.
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THE CASUALTY LIST.

Washington, March 29.--General
Otis has cabled the following addition
al casualties to Adjutant General Cor
bin:
March 2S.-killed, 3rd Artillery. Bat
terry G. Private J. j. Whitney; Private
Charles Johnson.
Wounded--10th Pennsylvania. Co. f.
Private Christopher Fibert. hand. Sc
we're. accidental; 3rd Artillery. Battery
G, First Sergt. John c. O'Connor eye,
slight.
Iniured-20th Kansas, Co. b. Private
Louis J. Ross, foot. slight.