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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

The situation in New York wildly IL
illustrates how the smaller part of the
community, the part that believes in
government for pelf, can under certain
conditions rule affairs Under ordi-
nary circumstances they work
together, they are watchful, always on
the alert On the contrary those who
want good government do not want it
to the extent of making any personal
sacrifices for it. Eternal vigilance and
union of efforts among it's friends
are absolutely necessary to good
municipal government. In New
York the Republicans and the Citi-
zens Union have each nominated a
ticket that would administer the af
fairs of the metropolis in an honorable
and altogether creditable manner, but
according TO the present outlook Meth
er can be elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01
That Seal Conference.
ministry

The English press has been trying to
impress their readers with the idea
that the United States has tried to de-
ceive England by inviting Japan and
Russia to the seal conference with
Great Britain.
This is utterly false. When England
hesitated to accede to our reasonable
request for a conference Mr.. Foster
went to Russia and on his return noti-
fed Salisbury or the government that
he had secured the consent of Russia
and Japan to participate in that con-
ference. But in agreeing to join this
conference Salisbury astutely made nc
mention of Russia and Japan being in
cluded. This is the hole he is trying to
back out of now that Canada objects.
1t is not surprising that this objection
is made. The moral force of an agree
ment between the United States, Russia
and Japan on a certain line of pro-
cedure would be great, and Canada is
opposed to anything that shall restrict
her in the work of destroying the seals
1t now seems probable that England
will join the conference, but in heI
present mind it is also probable thai
little will come of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

To the average newspaper man in the
hustle of his daily work. the career of
that veteran printer, newsgathereT,
editor and publisher, Howard Owen,
must seem well rounded and well re-
warded; such in fact as most of us
scarcely dare hope to attain except in
our most sanguine moments. For the
many, however, who have delighted to
read what he has written, and for
those who are acquainted with his
youthful heart, alert mind and vigor-
Gus and unimpaired powers it will be
difficult to believe that his retirement
from journalism will be permanent.
Were they assured Oft they would ex-
perience regret at the thought. But he
certainly is to be congratulated, for he
not only has earned the opportunity to
devote the remainder of his life, though
to all intents and purposes he is a
young man, to leisure, but he undoubt-
eddy will have opportunity for under
taking such congenial work as he may
choose to do. The Journal. with which
he was so long identified, joins in wish
ing him the utmost enjoyment of the
rest from the labors to which he has
so closely devoted himself for moro
than 40 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01
Spain and Cuba.

The Spanish ministry is to be
changed. but unfortunately not the
traditions, the unreasonable, ignorant
pride of the Spanish people, nor the in
ability of their colonial governors to
govern wisely. Consequently whatever
benefits the change may have to offer
Cuba it is not likely that they will
greatly ameliorate the conditions on
that unhappy island for the present.
1t would be an overconfident prophet
who should attempt to predict just
what effect the ministerial change will
have upon the attitude of the United
States. 1t seems probable. however,
that there will be less of friction than
appears to exist at present. 1t also
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

The majority report of the coroner's
jury that sat upon the shooting of the
Hazelton strikers was scorching con-
demnation of the sheriff and deputies,
in which were such findings as ''mer-
cilessly shot to DEATH 1.-The killing was
wanton and unjustifiable;" also that
the men shot were marching peace
ably and unarmed on the public high
way" The corOners jury could not
settle it even were it unanimous. This
majority report was signed by four out
of the six. The case goes to jury Of
twelve men who probably will be able
to consider the matter in less preju-
diced spirit than the coroner's jury
and hcdged about by legal technicali-
ties. 1t does not seem probable that
the latter verdict will be guilty of MUIR
der, nor do we think it should be. But
until we shall learn more of the de-
Tense we cannot avoid the impression
that those on trial committed an awful
blunder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

| full-grown animal captured within eight
| cen months in the jungles of India. He
| is a powerful brute and one with whom
even the keepers do not seek a close &C.
1 quaintance. When this great. surly beast
inhaled the, first sniff of the catntp he be-
gan to NEW like kitten. Prior to this
the sOftest note of his voice had been one
which put the roar of the big-maped.
South African lion to shame. Professor
Baker of the Academy of Sciences, once
tried to soften this yellow and black
! striped monster with the sweet strains of
a violin. Other animals in the collection
were found to be susceptible to the pro-
fessor's art. but this beast was turned not
a hair from the, habitual uglineSs Of his,
mood. Catnip If not music hath charms:
to sooth the savage breast. That vicious
tiger and his kindly dispositioned -0id
mate fairly reveled in the liberal allow
ance of the plant which was thrust into
their cage. They rolled about in 1t and
played together like six weeks old kittens.
They mewed and purred. evidently dis
cussing the question as to what this
strange plant was which gave them a va
riety of pleasure never before expert
enced. They tossed it about, ate of 1t and
after getting about as liberal a dose a.
had Billy the leopard they likewise leaped
to their respective shelves and blinked
laZily at the sun.
The big lion, Major was either too dig
nified or too lazy to pay more than pass
ing attention to the bunch of catnfp
which fell to his lot. He ate mOuthful
or two OF 1t and then licked his chops In
that's not half bad" way. and then
went back to his nap. The three baby
lions quarreled over their allowance and
ate it every bit, but they could not be
beguiied despite their tender years into
frolicking over the presence of the plant.
Now there are two men, one Of them
the keeper of the Lincoln Park animals.
who would like some scientist to rise and
explain why 1t is that creatures with the
least strain of the cat blood in them
eyince such fOnlnesS for n nlant which
in the cases of many of the animals Is not
known to be Indigenous to the soil Of the
places in which they roam, hunt and have
their being
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01
Do You Use It?

It's the best thing for the
hair under all circumstances.
Just as no man by taking
thought can add an inch to
his stature, so no preparation
can make hair. The utmost
that can be done is to pro-
mote conditions favorable to
growth. This Is done by
Ayers Hair vigor. It re-
moves dandruff, cleanses the
scalp, nourishes the soil in
which the hair grows, and,
just as q desert will blossom
under rain, so bald heads grow
hair, when the roots are nour-
ished. But the roots must be
there. If you wish your hair
to retain its normal color, or
if you wish to restore the lost
tint of gray or faded hair use
Ayers Hair Vig0r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01
! Maime Gossip
Des0Iation.

A rude log hut on lonely hill,
Snow on the north wind flying:
Darkness within where man lies still,
And woman signing.
Night. but no stars. On the blizzard
blast
Ride souls that have felt Gods spurn-
ing.
Hideous wraiths from the worlds dead
past
For an hour returning.
They grapple the cabin on either side
Laughing and shreking and twisting:
The roof beams sulenly grumble, tried
By the toll of resisting.
The watchdog starts from the floor to
growl,
The terrors of night defying,
Away in the valley lone VOLTS howl
And a nameless crying.
rude log hut on lonely HILL
Deep sunk in the land seas foam:
But Death steals in where the man lies
STILL
And he gathers him home.
Frank Arthur Putnam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

A rather peculiar accident in con-
nection with the earthquake last Sat
urday was reported from North New
Portland, Monday. For some time past
there has been a revival meeting going
on in that town and great enthusiasm
has been aroused. On Friday night a
loud exhorter in making his prayer
asked the Deity that IAN earthquake
might come to shake the whole State OF
Name .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

Creased lightning was never smooth
er or swifter than the Republican
state convention.-Boston Herald
Yet we suspect George Fred will know
what struck him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

seems plausible to suppose that oui
government may feel under obligation;
to afford the new ministry an oppor-
tunity to demonstrate what it can do
This may be one of the reasons for the
change. Spain can now say, In fair
ness you must give us opportunity
and this will be an argument those for
eign countries. that dislike to see any
magnifying of American influence, can
advance against any assumption on
our part to put an end to the awful sit
nation in Cuba.
Just prior to the announcement OF
this change and evidently in anticipa-
ton of it Gomez and Garcia and other
leaders of the insurgents in authorized
interviews with a New York Sun cor
respondent declared that nothing short
Of independence will be accepted. This
they have done from the first and not
one of them would dare to do other
wise for he would be denounced as q
traitor if he did. But this does not
make it certain that a genuine appli-
cation of autonomy would not break
the back of the revolution. We hope
not, for we do not believe that any
thing short of actual independence will
bring to Cuba an end of devastat-
ing strife and permit it to enter upon
the career for which it is destined both
by situation and resources.
1t is evident that Spain is to try au-
tonomy, for Sagasta, who will now be
in position to exert an influence has
already said that should be done. 1t is
called, at which there will be much re-
joicing War is cruel at best, but wal
under Weyler means needless and wan
ton torture, starvation of non-combat-
tants preferred to activity in the field,
and unless the consensus of reliable
opinion be altogether wrong his recall
will help to modify the most corrupt,
soulless regime ever inflicted on Cuba.
The spirit that has pervaded the Span
ish army under Weyler has been tha
spirit of extortion. The longer the
war lasted, the longer would be the op-
portunity for plundering, for black
mailing property holders, for divertirg
revenues and for looting the few re-
naming dollars in Spain's almost de-
pleted cash box.
But with Weyler recalled, with au-
tonomy offered. with a sincere desire
to bring about solution, can the Lib
eral ministry accomplish anything I'M
less it be the advantage that may ac-
crue from delay? 1t dare not yield to
Intervention if there be a possibility Of
going forward. We have seen nothing
to indicate that Spanish pride is pre-
pared to dispose of Cuba for money
consideration fF@H
But unless the offer of autonomy
shall weaken the insurgents, unless de-
lay shall discourage them. unless the
commander general be changed and
along with him the fellow conspirators
of Weyler and a successful campaign
be fought, what advantage will Spain
gain from the change? She cannot
put a stronger army in the field. She
cannot pay the army what she owes it
today. She has nothing to pledge for
more debt.
Cuba has done remarkably well
without our Intervention or recognition.
If she can keep this up without falter-
ing her outlook for ultimate success
will be little dimmed by this change of
ministry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

No notice Whatever win b taken Of un-
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation or
return of rejected communications.
Address all communicati<a,s relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers, Au.
gustA, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

to get what remains. The prospect
looks bleak for most of us. yet we look
for brighter days.-Jacksonville cores
pondence.--That's right, don't forget
the brighter days are coming. Then
there may be few sound ones among
those potatoes.
Striped sweaters are now tabooed by
the Thomaston wheelmen. 1t all came
about from an incident that occurred
the other night. A bicyclist wearing
one of these was doing 500 yard dash
up Limerick street just for the sake OF
experience. In the semi-twilight the
fleeing vision excited someone with the
impression that one Of the prisoners
from the jail was escaping and in less
time than it takes to tell, the unsus-
pecting youth was being pursued by a
wildly excited crowd. Explanations
followed of course but the sensation
was not altogether pleasant for him.
1t is proposed to have the dirt fly
briskly along that Washington county
railroad for a while this fall if the plan
of having three big crews is to be car
ried out One of these is to work at
Calais another near Machias and the
third at the western end near Frank
lin 1t is understood that in building
the road, whenever that may be. the
engineers will follow the old auckland
survey to Machias, Cherryfield and
connecting with the Bar Harbor
branch at a point between Franklin
station and Ellsworth. This route will
be about eleven miles longer than that
proposed by Col Green. and will not
touch so many towns In the county. a
New York syndicate is behind the
project and the necessary amount of
capital will be furnished to carry out
the work. Mr.. James Mitchell of Port
land, it is said, is no longer in the deal
Mr.. Mcdonald, who represents the New
York syndicate, states that large
crew will be set to work at once, and
that the road will be, completed by the
first of next August, and even before
that time if the crews are able to work
during the winter months. Mr.. Nc
Donald is confident that he will be able
to push his work all winter and COM
plete the road by the first of next June.
Col Green has applied to the company
for a contract to build a part of the
road, but it is not likely that his offer
will be accepted
Several years ago a farmer brought
into the store of an Augusta provis-
ion dealer a hog for sale. Before the
carcass was weighed the dealer cut off
it's head and handing it to the farmer
said: Here take that home and eat
it. I'll give it to you as l can't get
much for it. The farmer. altogether
unmindful of the we'll Known maxim
that the tail should go with the hide.
accepted the gift(?) with profusive
thanks. That provision dealer has
since retired with enough of this
worlds goods to pay for all the pork
he buys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01
Purchase Of cuba in Contemplate.


There is a rumor afioat In ofiicial -
cles that, If true, is most important.
This is nothing less than that this sov-
ernment is about to make overtures "
ever this may be, 1t has long been known
to the world at large that the value u
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters NJ remedy
for constipation. malaria, dyspepsia.
rheumatism. kidney complaint and snef-
vousness is beyond all price. A wine,
glassful before meals imparts o hearty
relish for the food. and corresponding
dose before retiring contribute to sound
repose. No medicinal stimulant on the
market ever received such strong prOfet-
ssonal Endorsement as the bltterx. It d q
most genial tonic, affording strength 70
all who use 1t. Not only in this country.
but in many foreign lands. It IL an cd
mitted specific ann preventive. Az =
safeguard against all disease of q Ihala-
rial type 1t is particularly valuable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

Bryan writes the Bay state Popo-
Gratis that he's pleased with the results
of their convention. He's easily
pleased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

Experts VS.. experts in that Luetgert
trial, but regarding the brilliancy
shown by them it hardly appears like a
case of diamond cut diamond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

That attempt to kill the Car on his
pacificatory visit to Poland apparently
did not represent the feelings of the
populace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

Some say the campaign in Massachu-
sets will be a quiet one. No doubt it
will be possible for the Democrats 10
hear something drop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

Mr.. Pullen's announcement of his de-
termination to continue the symphony
concert course, is received with enthu-
siasm by the people of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

Tammany has taken it's turn ut
nominating and given decent people in
New York q bad turn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

For Uncle Sam to buy Greenland
would be cold deal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

The Oriole has but two tail feathers
left and those droyp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

That dispatch from Springfield, Ohio
to the effect that hermit recently dice
there. who robbed a Bangor bank years
ago, was all right so far as known will
but one exception, no Bangor bank YVES
robbed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

For week or more a Biddeford fam
lily has been trying to discover wheth-
err ghosts or rats are responsible for the
thrilling sounds that break the stiffness
of their home in the dead hours of the
night. They're too scared, probably
to give the mystery a thorough inves-
tigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

brunswick hasn't yet decided to give
up Union street to accommodate the
new depot and the new depot is not vel
begun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

The bull moose may snort defiance
but the timid deer will do well to flee
at the rustic of leaf or the swapping
of q twig.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01
WEEK ENDING JULY "a, 1897.

WEEK ENDING JULY "a, 1897
From Bradstreet's Financial Journal:
Twenty thousand workmen resume
work in the iron and steel Industries.
Bigelow Carpet Company. at Clinton
Mass. resume work. 800 hands
Packer cOlliery. at RappahannOck, Pa.
resumes work, 1000 hands.
Columbus, Ohio. Buggy Company re-
sumes. 400 men.
Chicago. Burlington and Quincy Com
pany reports full complement of hands
| at work in its railroad shops for the first
time in several years.
Chattanooga tradesmen announce large
number of iron furnaces in South resum-
ing work.
Mckenna steel works, Joliet, ILL.,, re-
| Spinners at silk mill, Paterson. N. J..
receive increase in wages from to 20 pei
cent.
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company, Koko-
mo- Ind. resumes. 500 hands.
Jones & Laughlin iron works, Pittsburg
resume. $500 hands.
Maine Central Railroad increases wages
of employees.
WEEK ENDING JULY 81. 1897.
Tod furnaces, Youngstown, Ohio, re-
sumo work.
Numbers of manufacturing concerns in
Connecticut and Pennsylvania resume
work.
Furnaces at Birmingham and Besse-
mer, Ala, resume work.
Algonquin wooden mills. Passaic N. j..
increase wages 10 to Is per cent:
Atchison Company unable to supply
cars to meet demands.
WEEK ENDING AUG. Z, 1897.
Ensign Car Manufacturing Company,
Huntington. w. Va, resumes work.
Cotton mills at Lancaster, Pa, resume;
1000 hands.
Cleveland, Ohio, rolling mills resume;
1000 hands.
Sugar producers of Louisiana advance
wages 16 per cent
American Watch Company, Waltham,
Mass, resumes in all departments.
Iron Works at Mahoning and Lebanon,
Ohio, and Birmingham. Ala, resume.
WEEK ENDING AUG. %. 1897.
Fall River iron works resume on full
time; 200 hands,
Fall River Printing Company resumes
on full time.
shops increase from half time to ten
hour schedule.
Illinois Steel Company announces re-
sumption of work.
National tube works at McKeesport,
Pa. announce increase of wages.
Union Iron and Steel Company, Young
StOwn, resume.
Pennsylvania shops at Altoona increase
schedule to ten hours.
Washington. Pa, Steel and Tin Plate
Company doubles working capacity.
Birmingham, Ala, railroad shops ex-
tend schedule to ten hours.
Lawrence, Mass. hosiery mill resumes,
1000 hands.
Car Works at Michigan City, Ind, In
crease schedule; 1900 hands.
WEEK ENDING SEPT. Is, 1897.
Cordage mills at Isaia, Ohio, purchased
for $500, 600, to be reOpened at once, after
several years of idleness.
East Lake wooden mills, Bridgeton, Pa,
resume after three years idleness.
Wead paper mill, Malone, N. T., re-
sumes after two years idleness.
Large advance in wages of coal miners
and conclusion of coal strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

Biddeford Journal: Biddeford's bur-
glars are paying a tribute to the ex-
cellence of Biddeford cooking that is
more fiattering than pleasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

-Four beautiful full-blown roses and
seven buds was the sight which de-
lighted the eyes of the owner of a
Fairfield flower garden. this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

Bully for Beanville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

According to Waite's defence it an
pears he attempted to deceive the de
tectives, but for no good purpose,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

This is the waking for those who
have been dreaming of sport with the
big game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01
All, these October days!

They will be welcome if they but con
tinue the good work begun by Septem
her =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

Potatoes are nearly all rotten, Jack
Frost has destroyed the beanj. cucum-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

Now for the rapid transit of venisor
to market ~+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

The inquisitive individual who in
other day was rewarded by the sapient
reply: Il do not tell my age. 1 say
am 49, I am sure of that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

Lewiston's deputy marshal is minus
an overcoat and is hardly clothed in
his right mind whenever he thinks of
the loss, for the coat was stolen right
out Of the marshaPs room at the city
building. That's almost as bad as the
theft of a prison suit from the clothes
line by the fellow who thought it would
make him just the bicycle suit he had
long longed for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

bers, ETC., and sneak thieves are trying
to get what remains The prospect
looks bleak for most of us. yet we look
for brighter days.-Jacksonville cores
pondence.-That's right. don't forget
the brighter days are coming. Then
there may be few sound ones among
those potatoes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

The Rockland boy who has had
considerable quantity of stolen apple
should have that jacket busted the frs
time he wears it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-01

Lewiston has had thirteen tirundt
showers this year. Possibly anoth'
will come along to spoil the thrice
hCOdOo.