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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

The question of the employment of
convicts is most important one. Idle
ness is the worst possible thing for
Them ana honest workmen justly OBJ
labor which is in direct competition
with themselves. The proposed scheme
use of convict labor has just been unan-
imously rejected by committee of
the MASSACHUSETTS Legislature. 1t is
certain that none of the Northern
states look with favor upon the convict
labor system that prevails in many oe
the Southern states where the convicts
are leased out to individuals or are
kept busy on public works. Such a
system completes with honest labor.
and cuts down the wages and the
chances to work of law abiding work
lnSmen. There are other and better
ways of keeping prisoners employed.
and the practical reformer has a big
opportunity along this line. In this
connection it is interesting to note that
the percentage of conyicts in the
| nited States is about 50 per 1905
Large as this seems. however, it is
small when compared with the criminal
showing in other countries. Thus, in
England it is 90. i'm France lao. in Rus
sia 10. in Belgium 100 ana in Italy 30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
Doctors now agree that

Doctors now agree that
consumption is durable.
Three things, if taken to-
gether, will cure nearly every
case in the first stages; the
majority of cases more ad-
vanced; and a few of those
far advanced.
The first is, fresh air; the Sc
cond, proper food; the third,
SCOTS Emulsion of cod-liver
oil with hypophosphitcs.
To be cured, you must not
lose in weight, and, if thin,
you must gain. Nothing
equals SCOTS Emulsion to
keep you in good flesh.
SOC. and $780, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemi5t' New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
What Will the Week Bring Forth?

History has been making itself
rapidly on this continent in the past
six weeks, and it is likely that this
week will add some important, if not
time is pregnant with great events.
Not for over 50 years has the country
been so near the verge of war as it is
today. 1t is useless to blind our eyes
to the serious aspects of the situation.
The government, in common with the
masses of the country, hopes for con-
tinued peace if it can be maintane
with honor, but is strainng every nerve
to prepare for a war that seems almost
inevitable. That the other side is far
from inactive is shown by the formid-
able fleet of Spanish torpedo boats that
Both countries want peace but neither
expects it,
1t is understood that President Nc
Kinley will send the report of the naval
court of inquiry to Congress, today 1t
is now no longer a matter of surmlS@
that the explosion was external AMI
that on general principles, if not
directly, Spain will be held responsible
for the loss of the Maine and her creW
The sending of the courts verdict to
Madrid will in itself be a demand for
reparati0n Still it is felt that thu
pressed, but that precedence will be
given to the matter of relief for the
starving Cubans. and the question of
intervention to bring about the indie
pendence of their island. This week
the President will probably send a
message to Congress on this subject
with recommendation for action. The
radical. aggressive attitude of Congress
is well understood. but thus far it has
Loyalty supported the prudent, patriotic
course of the President. and whatever
stand he takes Will no doubt he the
ilSul SldhN, ctii'i ~ ltN'e1iiiHNNi ~ N-'ii
Gress and the country at large,
irrespective of party.
Whatever happens must happen soon.
The urgency of cuha's condition and
the popular feeling i'll this country will
not admit of long delay and fruitless
diplomatic negotiations. Humanity
and civilization demand that we give
immediate relief to Cuba. and what
form this relief shall take and how far
it shall so are the vital questions If
the hour We shall force no war with
Spain. II the war comes for which THIS
country Is now So thoroughly prepar-
inC. it Will come through the refusal of
Spain to grant our just demand for
PREPARATION for the loss of the Maine and
her crew. or through her resentment at
the aid which We cannot do less than 1t
once give the suffering Cubans. 1t IS
not unlikely that this week may settle
the question of peace or war 1t is the
highest rational duty at this crisis II
keep cool and wait patiently. and
trust those in power to do what is
right
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
Reflections OF a Bachelor.

The average engaged girl has no idea
how embarrassing it is to be en-
barrassed.
Peter was probably a married man ~
he wouldn't have learned to be so
quick at denying things.
About half the men get married be-
cause they're able to support a wife
and half because they're not.
No woman ever has such perfect CON
fidencc in her husband that she never
tries to catch him in trap.
The women who know enough not to
let their little girls skip rope don I
generally know much about politics.
You can always tell how much
natural suspicion woman has by
watching her when she buys straw
berrieS.-NeW York Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

a uniqu" little expedition has just
set out from Lewiston To make a tour
of the continent, going "a Florida, ana
eventually arriving at the Golden Gate
Of California. II ali goes we'll. and the
Lord rrospers the expedition. 1t was
the Hcphzibah Gospel Chariot. two
seated carriage With one horse. Whisn
has already traversed a great part f
the continent and is this time starting
out on the longest of long expeditions.
The Rev. Smith who drives the carriage
says that the way they are going Will
probably take three years to make the
trip across the continent. and will he
one full of adventure and. he hopes,
usefulness. The family has passed the
winter at BarkerVille, having dropped
down with the Hcphzihah carriage one
cool evening last September and 50
pleasing the people that they asked him
and his wife to stay. They have stage
all winter have organized Sunday
school with ~ members. have laid thu
foundations for a Free Baptist church
which the professors of Cobb Divinity
school propose to cherish and Will
eventually organize into a bona fde
parish if all goes we'll. There have
been Il conversions during the winter,
and all of them are active workers in
the new mission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Gen. r. +. Bradford of the e. S. n. a
native of Turner, Me. and who often
spends summer vacation with his fam
lily in Auburn and Turner, is in Washing
ton. and very busy with the affairs of his
position. being chief of the Bureau of
Equipment in the navy. He has held this
post since last August and has not been
abroad with his family as was reported
They have their home in Washington.
one of the daughters. Miss Elise. gradu-
ateS from the Columbian University in
Katherine from the Washington high
school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Mark Twain's fame rests upon his
work as humorist, but in connection
pay his debts he uttered this noble
sentiment, worth more than volumes Of
wit and humor: Honor is a harder
master than the law. 1t cannot COM
promise for less than a hundred cents
on the dollar and its debts never out
law"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

The Prince of Wales has made a
EpeeCh declaring that he believes that
the days of great armies will shortly be
universal peace. 1t is expected that
the kaisar and the car will at once
make similar speeches 1t would be
very funny. if it wasn't such grim
Joke
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Spain appears to have forgotten the
fact that she recognized the belliger-
ency of the Southern confcderacy be
fore the first battle of Bull Run was
fought. The United States has been
less precipitate-by about three years
but it really looks as if She might very
that a state of war exists in Cuba.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

That cold water christening Of the
kentucky was not all the christening
that the noble battleship received after
all. A number of gallant Kentucky
colonies in the crowd maintained the
reputation of their state by smashing
bottles of choice old Bourbon on the
sides of the ship as she glided from the
stocks into the water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

The Spaniards didn't like Senate"
Thurston's great speech. Strange To
say the Madrid papers criticise it quite
severely. The dons appear to be grow
ing more and more critical of American
OratOry,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

The wreck of the Helen Amy, with
40 lives proba bly, lost. is a tragedy Of
the Pacific associated with the Klon-
dixie craze, whose tragedies by land
and sea mount UP toward the grim
records of the gold fever of 40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

1t would be interesting to know just
where Spanish fleet would secure its
the United States. 1t is quite safe to
say that their opportunities for getting
any in Havana would be very speedily
fnraploSpI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
They Couldn't Object.


The most rabid and uncompromiSiug
free-Silverite is not urging the slightest
objections to the millions of European
gold that are coming our way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
Both Topical and Tropical.
Chicago Times-IIerald.l

A vaudeville performer writes to in
qure where he can get a good tropical
song" What's the matter with There II
BE a Hot Time in the Old Town To-
night?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
The Others Are Busy.

Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph
Unmarried and ChildesS women all over
the country are preparing to attend the
second national Congress of mothers
soon to be hold in MaShngtOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
kennebec Journal.
1ERMs:is7.co PER YEAR,

II notlee whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
Ch0 Journal cannot he held respOu-
sSble for the preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
% subscriptions ana Advertisements to
BURkEIGH 4 FLYNT. Publishers. Au-
guSta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

No doubt Spain will repudiate the
report, but that doesn't end the matter.
1t is then in order for this country to
repudiate Spain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

With the Austrian reichsrath in SEES
sion that country will have quite as
much war on its hands as it can we'll
take care of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
The Governor OF No Use.

WIcNeIand TIaIn DedIerD
The governorship of Kentucky is com
plete Sinecure just now. One day last
week Governor Bradley vetoed ten bills,
and they were promptly passed over his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Will Fighting Bob Evans have a
chance to make good his promise to
make Spanish the universal langua 90
in the Internal regions?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

If prisoners get gu, Of Auburn jail
hereafter. as many have don" in the
past they viii earn their liberty. -
say the least, Eighteen tons OF now
steel and iron furnishings are being
put on the cell doors and the windows.
4 new and improved system IF locks
is being put in place. and new st" !
lattice work and bars are covering tn"
windows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

SPANS report will be based upon that
of the United States rather than upon
him,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
Some Things He Understands.


INansaS IltN Star.l
1t is pleasant to know that Governor
Leedy has lived in Kansas long enough
not to mistake ii coyote or a jack-rabbit
for a conspiracy against labor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

There is no tonic like the early air
Of these spring mornings, but it is not
easy to keep appointments with it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
The Country Unified.
: est. Louis Republic.D

Has the reviled lingo disappeared from
this country. or is it that, in reality, we
are all jingocS?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
Can Do Double Duty.
Indianapolis Journal.

One day last week nineteen steamships
were chartered to load grain at Eastern
cities for European ports. their aggregate
cargoes being 3H0,000 bushels. The Uni
ted States can whip Span with one hand
and feed the rest of Europe with the
other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Very Good Advertising.


iNcW orleans PlCaNune.l
yellow journalists invading cuba are
not considered as huStlers II they do not
succeed in inducing the Spanish officials
to put them in ial. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Let US take time enough to give the
report a careful reading before en-
gaging in hostlities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
The Lesson They Teach,


The principal high and moral lesson
taught by the Curse of Gold" company
is that if you can only be bad enough
you'Il he rich,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

The coming summer resort season n
Maine bids fair to be an exceedingly
prosperous one. Few can resist the
cool breezeS of the old Pine Tree State
in the dog days. One enterprising
Maine paper has already completed
arrangements for a Spanish fleet to
summer at Bar Harbor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

The wall of the peace-at any price
patriot is worse than the shrill war yell
of the yellow journalist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Would that the kearsarge and keE-
lucky were ready for service now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Even the mighty John l.. Sullivan is
reported to speak of war with balteI
breath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

No indemnity for the loss of the
Maine and her crew? Wait and see
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Bar Harbors story Of a whale seen in
Frenchman's bay-the first in many
ycaf-is interesting, but to the news
paper reader of todayit is remarkable
principally because Of the proof it
affords of the veracity of Bar Harbor
reporters If that whale had visited
almost any other town but Bar Harbor
at the present time, he would have
figured in print as q submarine boat or
a floating torpedo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

And what has become of Senator
BILLY" Mason all this time?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

annual town meeting there was an
article of the warrant was to see what
action the town would take for the
better enforcement of the prohibitOry
law Before any of the good temper
ance people could get their mouths
open to offer a motion, the most prose
cuted offender against the law in past
years. faced the crowd and in trembling
tones acknowledged that he was
ashamed Of his business. but said he
had to follow it to keep his head above
water ca and then offered a motion
that the law be better enforced in
Dexter than it has been for the past
seven years" Following this lead, all
the red nOsed men, as well as the tenn
perance people, voted aye, and 1t was a
unanimous thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Ladies now remove their hats at the
theatres. A few women keep them on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
They Stop Short OF That.
(Was hingtOn Post.

Thank heaven. they have not gone so
far as to reorganize the NOTWITHSTANDING
of tho ReVoluti ion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

A North Gray woman is pleased on
looking over her garden this spring. to
find that even the asters have lived
through the winter and are putting
forth new leaves. Unless we have some
killing frosts between now and May it
is proba bic that many gardeners will
find like happy surprises. These deep
SHOWS have been the best covering
possible for the tender plants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Wood chopping bees are welcome
charity in many a rural neighborhoo1
a. this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
Maine Gossip
Arbutus.

Along the woods brown edge
The wind goes wandering
To lind the first pink pledge
The hint of Spring.
The withorcd leaves around
She SCatterS every one.
And gives to wintry ground
y glimpse of sun
And to the woodland dumb
AMI deSolate so long
She calls the birds to come
With happy song
Then the arbutus, This
The pledge the hint she sought
The blush, the breath. The kiss
Springs very thought,
Frank Dcmpster Sherman, in the April
SCribners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

The robins glad song is now an
agreeable substitute for the alarm
clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
RED.IR0M PILLS
Make RED CHEEKS
Bearing the Fruit Market.
(St. Louis Starr

The output in fruits this year in Cali
fornia viii probably be unusually large
as the reports indicate that the frost has
killed everything in that line in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Gardiner Reporter journal: What
must have been very pleasant in
cident to Judge Larrabee. happened,
yesterday. as he was on his way 10
Brunswick on the forenoon train. \
young man came and sat in the seat
with him and asked him if he remem-
bered him. The judge could not recall
his features, and the young man re-
marked, Il was before your court one
morning six years ago for drunkenness.
1t was my first appearance in court,
and you gave me some good advic-,
and told me u 20 home ard never b.
seen there again. profted by that ad-
vice and not a drop of liquor has
passed my lips since. | am doing first
rate and date my success from that
day" II must have been a very plea
ant meeting for tn" judge. and MS
young friend seemed more than glad To
shake the hand Of his timely adviser
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Several Maine cities and towns are
getting volunteer companies ready to
offer Uncle Sam in case of need, in ad-
dition to the National Guard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Only a few days more for March -
retrieve its old time reputation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Dust pans, brooms. mops, soap, gol l
dust and kindred articles are now in
use. See to it, fathers and sons. that
YOU keep CHEEKY through it all and lend
a helping hand to ease the burdens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
A Bait for the Unwary.
N2lchmond Times. j

Judging from reports Of new and heavy
finds OF gold, the travel has slackened up
d trlfie with the steamship companies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

It is understood that of the y in
dictments found by the Somerset grand
jury at this term. II of them are against
PittStield parties. six rum indictments
and five for adultery and bigamy
Evidently the prosecuting officers are
bent on moralizing or demoralizing this
pretty and prosperous town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
The Interest Holds.
lPhiladelphia Ledger

y i4IIdhSipiild I4tuBtf,t
1t Will take a mighty lively war to d.
vert the attention of the rooters from the
base bail games. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

A dog with false teeth Is one OF
Brewers curiosities. His owner lost
them through a sudden sneeze and the
still in the dogs possession, but be
doesn't carry them where the man did
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Bar Harbor has voted $500 for band
concerts during the summer. A good
example for all Maine cities to follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Dexter is all for temperance now,
thanks 10 the recent crusade. At the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Auburn's ghost party was grand
social success. The dancers were
masked in sheets and pillow cases. and
all the lights We're eXtinguished except
a lantern or two for the orchestra,
Persons with nerves didn't attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

When the Manchester. On. H. Mir
ror says that Oberlin College, Ohio. is
the only college in the country to ad-
NIT negroes, it is certainly talking
very much through it's hat. Bowdoin,
Colby and Bates in this State all num-
Der negroes among their graduates.
Harvard has had many negro students,
and it is likely that almost every col
lege in New England. if not in the
whole country could be added to the
list.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-11
NOTES FROM THE NAVY YARD.

The refrigerator steamer Celtic. which is at mo
Ordnance Wharf. is being fitted out for trip 20
Cuba and Porto Rico The vessel will sail next
Saturday in command OF Captain H. b. Mansfield
and will carry large quantity OF stores and sup
plies for the American war vessels now In Southern
waters. Yesterday two OF the yard tugs nan az
ferred some stores 10 the Celtic which were on
board the auxiliary cruisers Harvard and Yale nov
lying OF TompknsvIlle. Staten Island In aau'9 20
TO the supplies. the Celtic carries mall matter "
the vessels of Rear Admiral Sampson meet. 49,.
The transformation OF the transport Panther M IN.
n cruiser Is almost completed. and the ensign vs. va
unfured yesterday morning when "coloFs wac
sounded. Iii
dock trial of the cruiser Chicago's engines vi
be made In few days, and that vessel VIII s0"''
be ready for active work ..,,~
The repairs to the battle-ship Texas are VS,"e
pushed. and the vessel will probably be noateo hsv~
the drydock before the end OF next waek