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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06
"CHEMICAL BEEF"
Col. Osgood Says That None
Was Used in Cuba.
Considers Rations Issued Better Than
Those Usually Given Regulars.
process Beef Idea Offered Government and
Declined Before the War.

Washington. Jan. 5.--Col. Henry d.
Osgood. commissary of subsistence.
was before the war investigating COM
mittee, today.
Gen. Beaver asked many questions
as to the quality of the rations issued
during the recent war. In brief, Col.
Osgood said that the rations through
out the war were as good il not bet
ter than usually issued to the regular
army. The beef. he said. was partic-
ularly good. Col. Osgood explained
that there Were many complaints as to
the appearance of meat. 1t had a
green mould or beard" on the surface
This was repulsive looking. the wit
ness said, but the meat underneath was
perfectly sound.
General Beaver said: col. Osgood
it has been alleged before this COM
mission, not in sworn testimony and
not in a way. perhaps, to demand any
great attention. but still it has been
stated that beef sent to Santiago was
prepared in some way with chemicals
to preserve it. Can you tell US any
thing on that head. or why anyone
should use chemicals on meat when il
was apparently so easy to preserve it
in refrigerators?"
Yes, l can tell you a good deal
about that" said Col Osgood. The
meat treated in that way was not the
property of the government or of any
of our contractors. l was aboard the
Comal, one day, and Col. Weston, chief
commiSsary, showed me four quarters
of beef hanging in the sun which he
said was process beef 1t was pre-
pared at the request of an inventor
named Powell. who claimed that he
had discovered a chemical preparation
that would keep meat in a hot climate
without ice. 1 looked at it and il
seemed to be perfectly good. There
was no mould on it as on the refriger
ator beef, and it had no smell. l be-
lieve Col. Weston tasted some of it. So
far as / know. he was the only officer
who tasted it,
Witness did not say what Col. Wes-
ton thought of the process" beef.
In connection with Col. Osgood's eX-
PLANTATION of the process" beef exper-
iment. it can be stated that the inven
tor of the chemical preservation
brought the matter to the attention of
the war department before the out
break Of the Spanish war and offered
to sell the formula and process to the
government. 1t was considered by the
commanding general. the secretary and
the commissary department and the
war department declined to have any
thing to do with the scheme.
The commissary generals Office. to-
day. received a letter from the Cudahy
Packing Co.. at Omaha. in reply to the
circular letter asking whether any
chemicals were used in the preparation
of the refrigerator beef for the army in
Cuba. The letter denies that any
chemicals were used in preparing the
refrigerator beef or the timed roast
beef and asserts that nothing but
sound, wholesome beef is used either
for the corned or roast tins.
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NERVOUS DEPRESSION.


"A TALK WITH mrs. rfNKHAM1
A woman with the blues Is q very nm,
comfortable person. She is illogica!
unhappy and frequently hysterical.
The condition Of the mind known a.
the blues" nearly always, with wo-
men, results from diseased organs OF
generation.
1t is q source Of wonder that in this
age of advanced medical science, any
person should still believe that mere
force Of will and determination will
overcome depressed spirits and nerv-
BUSINESS in women. These troubles are
indications of disease.
Every woman who doesn't under.
stand her condition should write to
Lynn, Mass, to Mrs. Pinkham for her
advice. Her advice is thorough com.
mon sense, and is the counsel of q
learned woman Of great experience.
Read the story Of Mrs. +. s. BENNETT,
Westphalia, Kansas, as told in the fol.
lowing letter:
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAx:-I have sui.
fered for over two years with falling.
enlargement and liberation of the
womb, and this spring, being in such
a weakened condition, caused me TO
flow for nearly six months. Some time
ago, urged by friends, wrote TO Won
for advice. After using the treatment
which you advised for short time.
that terrible flow stopped.
II am now gaining strength and
flesh, and have better health than
have had for the past ten years. l
wish to say to all distressed, suffer
ing women, do not suffer longer, when
there is one SO kind and willing to
aid you"
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is woman's remedy for wo-
mans ills. More than a million wo-
men have been benefited by it.
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Ar HAVANA.
Negro Shot by PatroI--Passpot System
Abolished = Magazine Blows Up.

Havana, Jan. 1.-Two members of
the United States patrol approached a
negro. last night. at the corner of Ga
lano and Lazardo streets. who was acI-
ing suspiciously and whose movements
had been called to their attention By
the Spanish. He drew his dagger and
tried TO stab one of them. vhereupon
the other shot twice. one bullet pass
ing through the negro's heart.
Gen. Brooke. today, abolished the
passport system throughout the island.
He will make his temporary headquar-
tiers a. the Hotel Trocha.
A Spanish magazine blew up. yes
terday. at MatanZas, seriously injuring
eight persons and damaging many
dwelling houses in the vicinity.
Seventeen bodies have been disin-
TERED on a plantation at Amistad. neal
Guinea. In every case the skull was
cleft in twain.
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WORK FOR CUBANS.
Gen. Brooke Now Employing Many The
Torture Chamber Story Exploded.

Havana, Jan. 5.-Gen. Ludlow is deter.
mined TO form a rural mounted police OF
300 men and to patrol the suburbs with
now working on the new branch of the
railroad from the government dock to
connect with the Quemados camp. some
500 Cubans are handling quartermaste ter 5
stores at the wharves and elsewhere, ~,
Cubans are cleaning the streets and IN
more are cleaning the public buildings.
Gen. Brooke, soon as the customs re-
ceipts will permit it. will employ more
Cubans. thereby hoping TO largely reduce
the number of the restless class of unem-
ployed.
A drinking place at San Lazaro was
closed, last night. by the United States
patrol. for having sold liquor to the
American soldiers.
Carlos Cadalso, a carpenter Of Nedado,
declares that the so-called execution
chamber or torture chamber discovered
in the late residence Of the Spanish mill
tary governor adjoining the palace wa;
prepared by him to preserve meats dur ing
the blockade of the city.
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REGARDING OTHER OFFICERS.
witness In Smith. Whit.is inquiry Will Testify
About All Officers.

New York. Jan. 5.-The court Of inquiry
investigating charges of cowardice made
against Major Smith and Captain Whitu-
Of the list Regiment reconvened. toaay
witness. He was closely questioned about
the topography of the battle ground at
San Juan, especially as to the distances,
such as from the ford to the hill and the
top of the hill, and in regard to the actual
situation of certain trees which have
been mentioned in the hearing by witt
nesses. He was not asked about the
presence or actions of any man on the
along the same lines.
One of the counsel in the case, today.
said that in the testimony so far adduceti
there had been much evidence against
other officers than those publicly accused.
Col. Welch. the president of the court,
said that in accordance with GOV. Roose-
entire regiment witnesses would here
after be questioned as to other oincers
than Major Smith and Captain white.
Lieut.. Mcleod of Co. n. and Prlvates
stand during the afternoon session The
court at ) O'Clock adjourned until Jan. II
Lieut.. Mcleod declared In his ties timony
that CO. vi forded the river before the
other companies. 1t has been generally
under stood heretofore that Cos. f and |
were first across.
The only sensational testimony of the
day was given by some privates. and they
expressed their discomfort after leaving
the room that they had not been able to
tell all they knew.
These privates were part of a detail of
men semi back after San Juan hill was
taken to find where the missing officers
We're
1T is said that they testified before the
board that they found one of the accused
officers one mile back of the line behind
a tree ard he other about 2l2 miles back
on his knees under a tree.
Did he appear to you to be at his de-
votcns?" one of the court IS said to have
asked.
mo. he did NOT look as If he was pray
ing" was The witness reply.
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JUST PLAYED OUT.
Nerve Exhaustion Due ia
Over-W0rk.

Nerrous prostration is indeed the most ter
rible of all diseases.
There is no remedy that is known to sci
ence that will SO effectively cure this trouble
as Dir. Clarke's Red-Iron-Pins.
These pills strengthen every one of the vital
organs ofthe body after purifying and making
new, red blood, and at the same time they give
vigor and tone to the nerves.
Thousands of cases that would have led to
nervous prostration have been cured by these
famous pills. Here is one coming from a
very well known travelling man. who repre-
sents one of the largest manufacturing houses
in the country.
Mr.. r. Thomas Tanner writes us TT
seemed to have no life IN ere. at all; have
taken great deal Of nu1tsr.a, bit it didn't
help me. / at last began taking Red Iron
Pills and Immediately began to improve; now
am feeling better than have ever done In
my life"
II other people would take the precaution to
always be provided with this remedy much
trouble would be avoided.
These pills ere preferable to any other blood
and nerve remedy ever put ON the market, as
they are easy and pleasant to take and have
an advantage over vile, liquid compounds from
the fact that they can be carried in the POCKET
Red-Iron-Pills can be bought of ali drug
gists, 80 cts per box. six boxes for $3.50, or
Willie mailed on receipt of price by addressing
the Ked-lron-Pi Co., Portland, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

The New Bedford polo team has dis
banded for the second time this season.
owing to lack of patronage.
Campbell and Mckay of the disoan1ed
Philadelphia polo tenn are at their
homes in Woburn. and John Allen. the
goal tend, has signed with Newark.
Walter Murtaugh says that his team
played in every American Association
city. The crowds were not large at the
games, and II, least half OF the atten-
games were Played In Industrial hall.
where Manager Burnham spent from $50
10 $500 in putting the Place in shape ~.
for the TWO nights his team played at
home were soms whaf Less than $40. Burn
hams loss in this veI..ure was about 1900.
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Output Of the Kion6ike.

No one will ever know exactly how
much gold was taken from the klondike
fields the past season. Since the English
government imposed royalty. the min
ers have adopted all sorts Vi ruses to
evade the law. 1t is rather difficult t,
dodge taxes, but it is more difficult 10
dodge bad cold and the grip at this tim
of year. When the system is weakened
by such attacks, and the blood becomes
thin and Impoverished, the best medicine
to take is Hestetter's stomach Bitters
This remedy builds up the system. Be
sides regulating digestion ii oyercon,.s
constipation. 1t is good for the kidneys
;ino iiver. too. stimulating these organ :
INTO the proper performance az ibai.
laria, ''' "''-
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DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR BILL.
Officials Omitted in New Possessions Spain
Retained Mexico Advanced.

!. Washington. Jan. 1.-The diplomatic
and consular appropriation bill was re-
ported to the House. today 1t carries
ahont Sl.Ie0.000, or a slight reduction from
last year. The following eonsula,es gem
etAl, consuls. etc. in Cuba. the Philip
ptes and Porto Rico are omitted for tho
tirsf time: Consul general AT Havana, and
consuis at MatanZas, Cienfuegos, Santi-
ago., Manila, San Juan. Sagua la Grande.
Cardenas and Nuevitas.
The usual appropriation of $4,000 for a
United States minister to Spain is made
and for consuls in the Spanish peninsula.
Mexico appears for the first time witt,
the. rank OF embassy, the salary of ghe
ambassador being $1,000.
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AGuiNALOO STILL PRESIDENT.
The MaIoios Government Reorganizcd-Ma
bni's Adore Very Pacific.

Manila, Jan. although the gov
eminent at Malolos has been recon-
stituted, Aguinaldo is still President of
the Filipino republic.
A dispatch from Malolos says that /.
majority of the members of the new
cabinet belong to the militant wing Of
the party Mabini's address to the Con
gress, however, was more pacih" thaA
has been anticipated. 1t was chiefly :;
series of meaningless phrases, outii1-
ing no definite policy.
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iDlO1lc SPANISH LIES.
Madrid Papers Charge Americans with Bari a
rity in the Philippines.

Madrid, Jan. 5.-The newspapers here
continue to charge the Americans in the
Philippine Islands w4sh all kinds of afro
cites. As a sample of the current fc-
tons. the papers, today accuse the
Americans Of delivering up a Spanish
laval lieutenant who is alleged to have
surrendered to The United States forces
- the insurgents. who are said to have
subjected him to all kinds of fortunes. 1t
Is also alleged that l0I monks were i'm
prisoned at CasaNan and That many of
them died of hunger and suffering that
Spanish property has been given over 10
.octers, that the owners have been plum
dered and often assassinated and that at
SuqGIt convent has been pillaged and
the nuns brutally outraged.
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WARsHIps' MOVEMENTS.
Cincinnati; Coming North for Repairs Tx
Wilmington at st. Helena.

Washington, Jan. 5.-The Cincinnati
has sailed from Havana for Key West
where she will take on some coal an
proceed 10 New York. Like her siste'
ship. the Raleigh. which is also boun
for New York from the Asatic station
the Cincinnati is to be thoroughly over
hauled at the New York navy yarG
The ships have proved to be of an ur-
desirable type for naval purposes, con
Stunning far too much coal for the spec
developed and being generally uneco-
nomical and uncomfortable.
The gunboat Wilmington has arrive
at ST. Helena on her way to the Orino
co river. The Southerly has arrived al
Caimanera and the Topeka has sale !
from Key West for Cape Haytien.
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THE GRIP VICTIMS.
Congressional Librarian Young Very iIl-kil
the Others Improving.

Washington. Jan. 5.-John Russei,
Young. librarian of Congress, is the lat
est addition to the roll of grip victims
He is seriously i'll at home and no visitors
are permitted to see him.
Senators Cockre.. and Sewall. who have
been i'll for the pas, week, have 50 far
recovered as to be aoie TO resume Their
duties and both were ut the Capitol, TO-
day. Senators Turpie, Culllm and Ma
son are also reported to he steadily i'm
proving.
Ex-Secretary of State John W. Foster
is better. tonight. having recovered from
the temporary unfavorable change. early
today. His temperature is lower and the
Indications are much more encouraging
Representative Hull also is resting
easier, tonight. There are no serious
complications apparent in his case.
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COL. LEWIS ATTACKS fEoIl.
The British Drive the Rebels with Loss Of q
Killed and "a Wounded.

London, Jan. 5.-An official dispatch
from Col. Lewis says that with
Soudanese regiment and detachment
of irregular troops. he attacked Fedii
while he was crossing the Nile at the
cataract south of Roseiraux CRoseros,.
The colonel's force stormed the island
on which Fedil took up position anu
some severe fighting followed. Event
ually Fedil fed With 800 followers
across the river. where his force was
dispersed with the Maxim guns.
On the British side Major Ferguson.
six Egyptian officers and is men were
wounded and % men were killed.
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PRIZE HONEY.
Capt. sigsbec and Hen Realizing on The Can.
tured Ship Resto,mei.

Washington. Jan. 5,-Auditor Morris
tor the navy department, has issued
certifieates for prize money to Capt
Sibsbse ami all of the crew Of the ST.
Paul engaged in the capture of the
t'fiti5A ship Restormel. the cargo OF
winch br3ugt over $4,000 Capt. Sigs-
bee receives $9l6.SS. The next larres,
sum goes to the paymaster and chan
ian, they receiving $40 each. The gun
ners mate receives $40 and the sailors
b2tWeen 81 and s. each.
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THE DOOR WILL BE OPEN.
Spain Will Share Our Commercial Privilege.
in the Philippines.

Washington, Jan. 5.-Senator Frye OF
the American peace commission. said III
the Senate committee on commerce. to-
day. that il was the understanding of the
American commissioners that an absolut
open door policy was to be observed by
the government of the United States
with reference TO trade in the Philippine
Islands and the mother country was II
be given the same facilities as the Unite,
States in that trade.
The question came up in connection
with the Informal discussion OF the coast
trade policy of this country and it's ex-
tension to the Philippines.
Senator Frye also said that the policy
of excluding textile fabrics would NOT.
according to his understanding, be APP
piled as in this country.
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Mr.. DlNGLeY BETTER.
The Prospects o! Restoration to Health Mucl
More Encouraging.
lRy Associated Press.l

Washington. Jan. "a favorable sign
in Mr.. Dingiey's case is that he was abb
TO gain needed sleep. last night withou
resort 10 opiates AT Ii O'Clock today. he
WAS resting easily and has benefited ap
preciably by the Sleep he gained. His
physician. DR.. Deale. said his condition,
today. shows a slight Improvement. HIS
physicians admit that his illness is deS
perate one but hold out hope, today. tina
he may yet battle the disease. His wife
and daughter, who are with him, have
not so far regarded ii necessary to send
for the remainder of the family, consist
ing of four sons. TWO in Michigan. one in
Co.nrado and the other in the city OF
Mexico. They are. however, kept adv SCI
of THEN. fathers condition.
Tonight, Representative Dingley physl
clan says he Is doing as well as can bt
expected. The crisis is not Yet passed
the disease are relaxing in their severity
which gives his family renewed hope OF
recovery. hs
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AGUINALDO'S PRISONERS.

Vienna, Jan. 6-The Neues Wiene.'
Tageblatt publishes. this morning. Il
statement received by Prof. Bluementritt
from a friend of Aguinaido, who says
that the latter holds as prisoners 1l,0o0
Spanish troops, including two generals,
40 staff officers and 400 superior officers.
He has also 1900 civilians, including sew
eral provincial governors and numerous
officials.
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HANS sRoUeH's AMENDMENT
vii! Give Sc Per Ton Bounty on Exported
American Agricultural Products.

Washington. Jan. 5.-Senator Hans
brough: today, gave notice of ar
amendment he will propose to Senator
Eanna's bill for Il subsidy to American
vessels engaged in foreign trade. Sen.
ator Hansborough' amendment pro-
vides for an export bounty of 81 per ton
on all American agricultural products
shipped out of the country. He says
the expectation of farm articles range
from $4,000, 100000 to $1,000, 000, 900 an
nually
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STERNBERG DiSPLEkSED
At Slow Progress on the Hospital Being
Erected at Savannah.

Savannah. Ga. Jan. 5.-Surseon Genera
Sternberg Of the army is here for tht,
purpose of inspecting the army hospital
now in course of construction at SaVan-
nah. He said This hospital would be for
winter use only. that sick soldiers will be
ana that after that time they Will be sent
further North.
Cen SGernberg WAS very much dis
pleased with the progress that is being
made with he work, the hospital not be-
ing anywhere near completion. The
chances seem to be that il viii not be
ready on contract time and he was some
use this season.
Gen. Sternberg left, tonight for Tam
pa, whence he win go TO Havana, there
10 make an inspection Of tlle Spanish hos
pitfalls.
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REFUSE TO uRERaTE PRISONERS.
Madrid Learns that Fiipinos Have Decided
Views OF Their Own.

Madrid. Jan. 5.-The following official
dispatch has been received from Manila A.:
The insurgents refuse To itberatc the
prisoners on the demand of sac Amerl-
cans. claiming THAI mis- might lie con-
strued as an act of submission to United
States With regard to Eberating 1he
monks. the insurgents intend II negotiate
directly with the Vatican. Gen Rios has
now opened direct negotiations with the
Insurgents concerning the pris
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President Receives Mir isser c.Iyo.

Washington. Jan. 5.-Secretary Hay.
today. presented to the President Senior
J. 3. Calvo, as minister from Costa
Rica. Senior Calvo for several years
has been in charge of the Costa Rican
legation here and has earned this pro-
motion. The usual felicitious speeches
were exchanged.
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The 1st Corps Still st Eacon.

Macon, Ca, Jan. 5.-tieneral James II.
Wilson, who has been commanding the
1st Corps and who WAS ordered 10 depart,
yesterday. for Cuba, is still here, having
previous Instructions No orders have
come in regard to the moving of the
troops and the men are beginning TO
think they will remain here all winter.
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Mrs. DiagIey Hopes for Recovery.

New York. Jan. 5.--In response to a
message OF sympathy sent by the Mer-
charts and Manufactures Board Of
Trade CT this city, to Mrs. Dingley, the
following reply was received. today:
please extend thanks 10 Merchants
and Manufacturers Board of Trade for
your kindness and sympathy. Mr. Ding
ley is critically Ill, but We have strong
hopes of his recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-06

A special 10 the Lewiston Jou:ila Essays.
The report from Representative Ding-,
leyss bedside at. A 80 this afternoon. is very
encouraging. Last night. he was able to
secure some sleep iwithout the use OF opi-e
ates. which is regarded as d good symp-
tom. The resolution Of his lungs which
already begun and his cough is accord.
ingiy easier. 8G
After the consultation of physicians at
clock this afternoon. il was announced
that Mr.. Dingiey was very much better
and 1T was likely that he will continue to-
improve. a
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Spanish Conservatives to form Cabinet.

Madrid. Jan. 5.-Gen. Polavieja. the
former governor general of Cuba and Of
the Philippines. and Senior Silvela, the
Conservative leader. have agreed upon
the formation of a new cabinet and have
been summoned by the Queen Regen'.
The early advent of the Conservatives t.
power is regarded as certain.
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To tae Public.

!, We are authorized to guarantee every
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and if not satisfactory to refund the
money to the purchaser. There Is no BET
ter medicine made for Ia grippe. colds and
whooping cough. Price. % and soc. per
bottle. Try it. John Coughlin., Water
street.
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