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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

gether with 100 sailors and two brass
BANDS, they marched through Yeddo to
j me palace of the Mikado creating a most
favorable impression upon the foreign of
i ir' similar display was made by
| Ferry When he returned to japan in 1871
TO receive the answer of the Japanese
soVefhment to his representations previ-
ousiy made regarding the ADVANTAGES of
| foreign trade
IT was a force of marines who CAPTURED
John brown at Harper's Ferry IN 1850
Whlie the militia of Virginia was gath
e14ng by the Thousand to attack The ht-
.le nahd or abolitionists. Il force of LOG
marines was sent from WASHINGTON. and
a squad OF eight of them battered down
the door of John Browns fort and cap
aureu n.s party, to the chagrin of the
hahN hundred other military men near
fair. 'N' al '''N q
70 a body of marines was assigned the
unpleasant duty of destroying the Nor
TON hayward in 1861, to prevent its val
| udpie equipment from falling into the
hands OF the Confederates The war then
Ihhl'eii"ihS ied TO reorganization of the
corps, ana the force was then fixed by
a s,os.ad, as follows: One colonel-com-
| h9ahdineht, one colonel. two lieutenant
| c'lohels. TOUR majors. one adiutant and
inspector one paymaster one quarter
| iiidsler' Two assistant quartermasters.
tWentN captains. thirty first lieutenan;s.
| thlrty second lieutenants. one sergeant
| ElaJof one quartermaste err sergeant, one
Hfum-maJor. one principal musician 300
| SefSediitS, 20 corporals. thirty musicians.
90 ufummefS, til tferS. and $500 priVates
| ana IL mas remained at abou5 this size
| ever since.
TWO companies of marines. which sailed
| loi ASpnWali on the ISthmus in the
steamer Ariel December. 1862. had an I'M
| pleasant and Il most unusual experience
| beng captured by the famous commerce.
destroyer Alahama off The east coast of
Cuba. on December :. AS the Ariel was
| Il passenger INV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06
Special Advertisements.

Small advertisements not exceeding
four lines thirty Words coming under
the head of WANTED, FOR SALE. TO
LET LOST, &c. will be inserted two
times for % cents, three times for 50
cents and one week for 80 cents, AID
VANCE PAY MENT. In sending by mail
remittance of postage stamps or postal
note should be made with order, as the
charges are too small TO open accounts
for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

A number of desirable residences In Au-
gusta, Maine varying in prices from $3.50
to $500; also several 10 TO Is acre places
in the suburbs of this city; one two-story
house and lot in Lewiston, Maine. A
number of farms in Kennebec county. va
rying in price from $1,000 to $4,000. Houses
and tenements to let e. W. Whitehouse.
Attorney, Augusta. Me. jan1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

on us for sympathy in any amount
Chicago Times Herald.
There is no doubt that DR.. Fourthly is
a powerful preacher. Have you ever
heard him.
No. ] have never had an opportunity
to do so as yet"
You ought to come around some time.
by all means, | know you'd be impressed.
Why. upon several occasions / have even
noticed the members of the choir listen
ing to him."-Chicago News
He swung his arms and clenched his
fists. His lips were white with anger.
He tore yellow and black rag lnto
shreds ana jumped upon them
'Oh. that | might tear the dastards
limb from limb he exclaimed "If /
ha ! them here | would choke them un-
til they We're lfeless, and then fling their
foul carcasses to the dogs" he yelled.
my blood is boillng." he declared: ~
can hardly keep my anger within bounds.
My soul is up in arms and my heart
bleeds for the oppressed,'
He was thousand miles from the
scene of trouble, and was helping 10
whip Spain.-Cleveland Leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

A new two and a half story frame
house with ell on Bangor street, with
modern improvements, arranged for two
families. Also a two and a half story
frame building, with eli, and double house
lot on School, street, nicely arranged.
Both pieces of property close to school
house. within five minutes walk of depot
and business street Both will be sold
cheap for cash or on easy terms If pur-
chaser SO desires. Apply to Thomas j.
Lynch. novl0 diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

Farm for sale one mile east of Gardiner
and Randolph bridge on Togus road con-
tanning 100 acres. well divided into pas
turage and tillage. cuts so tons of hay
good wood lot, fine orchard of apples and
pears. well watered. fine two story house
and ell. stables, two barns, all in good
repair. Apply to w. L. Moore Randolph,
Me, Box y. aprl1dlmos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

UNDERTAKING BUSINESS, caskets.
collins robes. handles. plates, trimmings
etc. good chance for any one who
wishes a good stock for low price to
go into the business. Shall continue to
furnish collins and Baskets at less than
usual prices until disposed Of G. Il.
Wells. Concert hall, opposite court house,
Augusta. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

Men and women to work at home. 1.
pay " to ZIG per week for making crayon
portralts' new patent method, anyone
who can read or write can do the work
at home, In spare time, day or evening.
Send for particulars and work at once.
Address, II. A. Grip, German artist, Ty-
rone Pa. nnvIa deynos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

The Captain Chapman farm. situate in
Augusta on the Coombs' Mills road, two
miles from Kennebec bridge. Over 100
acres of land; buildings in fine order.
Eight hundred dollars spent on buildings
alone within the last two years. Apply
to Lendall Titcomb, Augusta, Me.
ma VT DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

Vegetable and strawberry plants. If
you want choice tomato. celery cab
base and lettuce plants. also Maine grown
strawberry plants. Saunders. Staples,
BrandyWine, Paris King and other varie-
ties, come and see my stock. Plants de-
livered in first class condition and war
ranted true TO name. Orders by mail
promptly attended to. Prices reasonable.
Burton NJ. Cross, Augusta Maine. Maple
Shade Farm. may2d1w&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

800 acre farm well situated in the
eastern part of Augusta on the upper
Belfast road, about six miles cut. Farm
well divided into wood. tillage and pas
ture land a large amount Of wood and
timber. tilage land in good condition, and
one Of the best pastures in the county.
buildings. etc, consists of a good sized
house and barn. in fair condition. fine
chance to do Il large dairy or stock rails
ing business. Formerly the homestead of
the late Horace ingraham. and will be
sold at bargain. For further particu-
lars inquire Of f. H. and Z. G. inGraham,
or 7. j. Lynch, counselor at law.
apr2S. diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

a nice kind family mare. six years Old
1G hands. weight 100 lbs, good driver and
saddler; one Bangor top buggy new last
August; one light Bangor punt (open,
new); one piano box buggy used one sea-
son. also Il new light covered express
wagon. l have no use for the above E.
G. Storer, Is Grove ST.. Augusta.
~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

will be received until May Is. for carting
500 tons of cast iron water pipe and spec
ial castings in Hallowell, Me The lowest
responsible bidder will get the work. AL
SO give price for furnishing single ana
double teams. Address. Chas. y. Taylor,
"A Lincoln St, Natick, Mass.
maYI. Il w & M1N&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06
FOR SALE.

In Augusta on Western avenue. two
acres fine garden land; six room house:
stable, 40x26; water piped to house and
stable from never failing we'll ENQUIRE
Jas. J. Bailey on premises.
aprl2d&Wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

The new British battleship Impla ca bic
is to cost over $5,G00G10, the largest sum
ever spent in the building OF a man-of-
war. The armor plates alone will cost
$3.50 800, and the guns nearly as much
There is a tobacco store in the Hay
market London, which has been con-
Quoted in the same building without
change and by the same family. son sue
ceedinG father, since the reign of Charles
H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

Self-inking Pads for rubber stamps.
All colors. Also indelible ink and stamps
for marking clothing. c. W. Fletcher,
50 Chapel street mar2Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

House and stable on the Togus road, 31k
miles from Augusta bridge. Buildings in
lirst class condition. For particulars in
qulre on premises or of Pope Gibbs. To-
gus news stand. aprl3 DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

One Sterling ana one Lowell Diamond
bicycle. Both in good condition: original
cost. SlO0 each. Can be seen at the State
House Price, $50 each T.. G. Stevens
may2d1W@
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06
FOUND.

On corner OF Court and State street a
brown cape. The owner can have same
by calling at "a Court street ana paving
LOT ms ao. mays d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

good second hand soda fountain. E.
II. Jenkins, Cony St, Augusta.
apr30 div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

AGENTS. 10 cts brings YOU samples
and catalogue of patriotic emblems. etc.
by return mail. Quick, Manufacturer,
Box l2I3, Boston, Mass.
may6.I &mOn2W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

A good house lot for sale on Lincoln
street. Apply to Nellie NJ. Stevens. West
erh Ave. apr2S, dino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

A secondhand Chickering square piano.
for sale or rent cheap. Apply at J. E.
Fuller's residence. mar17dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

Today live Capable gIrls for goncral
housework; also Il table girl and kitchen
girl: also Il man II years old, desires Il
situation in hotel to do kitchen work.
or to make himself useful in Il gentle
mans family or would work on i farm
with moderate wages: is steady and trust
worthy. Reliable help always to be fOunI
at Mrs Lizzie BONes'. 223 Water St.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

A tenement on Summer street. Inquire
of Frederick l1amlen at Fowler & Ham
lens. may2 d1w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

a capable girl for general housework.
Apply TO Mrs. j. w. Robinson 81 Pleas
ant Street. Gardiner. mays. d1W*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

An experienced table girl and chamber
girl at Hotel North. may2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

A fine tenement of seven rooms at 90
Crosby street: bath. all modern improve
ments; all in good repair. Three minutes
walk from Water street. Low rel t. In
qurc of kinsman. deer diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06
TO LET.

Tenement to let in IIallowcI with sta
bl" and garden. Inquire at Simmons &
StearnS, Ilallowcll. may5.d1W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06
Rail- Dads and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD,
Arrangement Of Trains in
Effect April ~, 1898.
Passenger trains leave Augusta as fol-
IS:
THROUGH TRAINS.

THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEsT-e.S0 A. NJ. for Lewiston,
Pennington, Phillips. Rockland. Port
land. BridgtoH. Boston. Montreal and
Quebec 1892 a, NJ. Daily for Brunswick,
Lewiston. Portland and Boston. week
DAYS connects also for Pennington, Phil
lips. Carrabassct. Rangeley Rockland,
Montreal and Toronto; 3.35 p. NJ. Eek
presS) for Brunswick. Bath. Lewiston,
Portland. Boston; 100 F. NJ. (night Pull
lnan) every night for Lewiston. Bath.
Portland and Boston; 200 A. NJ. Portland
and Boston Sundays ony-1l.32 a. NJ.
mixed for Portland and Boston.
GOING EAST-1.55 A NJ. might ex-
nressl for Skowhegan. Bangor. Bar Har-
Dor s.. Stephen. St John. Halifax and
Aroostook county; $40 a. NJ. for Water
vile, Belfast, Skowhegan and Bangor;
lis Z. NJ. for Wateryile, Oakland Win
throp. Bangor, Bar EaTbor. Old Town,
Patten and ARGOS. ook county b. & A.
Nanccboro. St. Suphcn, HOultOn. Wood
stock s.. John and Halifax; $40 z. NJ
for Waterviile, Oakland. North Arson,
Bingham. Skowhosan, Belfast, FoXcroft,
Greenrile. Bangor, Old Town and Mat
tawamkeag; IS T. NJ. for Waterville.
SUNDAYS only 9l5 a. NJ and 2.55 p.
NJ for WaterVille and Bangor.
The Night Pullman Train leaving at l. SIS
A. NJ. going east does not connect for
skowhegan M Monday mornings. or for
Belfast, FdNcr0tt or beyond Bangor, Sun
hIy mornings
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
AUGUSTA TO SOUTH GARDINER.
AN. PM. PM.
iialowgN .........,....... 50 2.o6 6IS
Gardiner Observation-Disclosures N1p : - $50
So Gardiner ar ......... $50 go $40
SOUTH GARDINER TO AUGUSTA.
Daily.
AN. PM. Pm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

rDCC DINNER y Hante fun s address SIS
SET a pIaIn Ne WIFI wTi'' s1:
press You laj of our sweet ana exquisite
Arabian Perfume Packets in powder
form to scent gloves, handkerchiefs.
clothing, etcO to sell among friends at 10
cents each When sold remit us the
money tafter deducting express cnargesD
and We will send you for your trouble a
lovely decorated English dinner set of 100
pieces tfull size for family use.p Each set
is artistically decorated in coors, tasteful
leaf and flower pattern. The shapes are
of latest style. which every lady will APP
prcciate. Order at once and name near
est express office. Address, Arabian Per-
fumo Co.. Brldgewater Conn.
maya, d1W-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

Two tenements in the rear of Whitney
house, Winthrop street. Inquire of Thos
Leigh, Jr apr2Ldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06
WANTED.

Horse-kind and sound one that ladies
can drive Good roadster and not afraid
Of Electric cars Anyone having same for
sale cheap can find purchaser by applying
al Kennebec journal office. may5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

The third story of granite-front build
ing recently occupied by the Celtic Pub
fishing Co. Inquire of Geo Il. Macomber.
l.. L
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

BOARDERS WANTED at No. Flagg
Place. Also rooms to rent mar29, diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

by street: bath ROOM hot and cold water,
seven rooms on street floor: fine cham-
berst hardwood floors in dining room.
kitchen and pantry. Possession given at
once if desired. l. ii. Randall.
apr22dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

a secondhand iron safe. Apply to c.
W. Jones, Masonic Temple apr30dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

The rooms in the Quimby blocE. recent
" occupied by the Gospel Istu,.er
Macomber, Farr & Written. jan29dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

First-claSs man on turning lathe, irreg-
ular mouder ana band saw. Lawrence,
Ncwhalt 81 Co., Augusta Me.
apr21. diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

A desirable tenement five rooms cor
ner of Court ami Sewall streets. Apply
70 ", &. Eoothby, at kennebec Savings
Bank. feb5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

Energetic woman about 80, who has
some knowledge of nursing. Permanent
Address. A. V. c., 1G Melville St.
Ipr2J diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

At once competent girl for general
houseWork: experience and references re
CURED. Call mornings or write to Mrs
Byron Boyd, Ii Western Ave, Augusta.
Name. apr}0. dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

Ladies tired of q life Of weakness.
WEAKNESS ana pain. are invited to call at
the Niavi office, l6 Melville st.
;.prI5ydtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

People planting gardens and dressing
lawns to know fertilizer is free from weed
seed for this one reason is worth three
times what it cost. For sale by II. II.
Lee & Co., $50 Water st. apr2J, d3W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

BOARD-Lowest rates in the city for
first-class board. Gentlemen, $3.50 per
week. board and room. Ladies, $3.50 per
week. Rooms without board. 81 per week.
Mrs. Howe. Is Gage street. aprGdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

10 rt.M NATiU>tA ssUMh.
Eastern Branch, y II. u. V. S. Togu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-06

The people to know that they can have
their stoves stored in a dry loft, cleaned,
blacked and set up in the fall, for 81. by
Malcolm d Dyer mar29.dtf
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-02
A LITTLE SUFFERER

Face, Hands and Arms Covered With
Scrofulous Humors- How a Cure
Was Effected.
"When five yesrs old my little boy had
ecroiula on his face, hands and arms. 1t
was worst on his chin, although the sores
on his cheeks and hands were very bad.
1t appeared in the form OF red pimples
which would tester, break open and run
and then scab over. After disappearing
they would break out again. They caused
intense itching and the little sufferer had
to be watched continually to keep him
from scratching the sores. We became
greatly alarmed at his condition. My
wife's mother had had scrcfula and the
only medicine which had helpd her was
Hoods Sarsaparilla. We decided to give
it to our boy and we noted an improve
ment in his case very soon. After giving
him four bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla
the humor had all been driven out of his
blood and it has never since returned"
WILLIAM BARTz, 416 South Williams ST.,
South Bend, Indiana.
You can buy Hoods Sarsaparilla OF all
druggists. Be sure to get only Hoods.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-02
whore Eearing Censes.

Lord Rayleigh in a recent lecture
said that experiments had shown that
a vibration of sound having an ampli-
tude of less than one-twelve-millionth
of a centimeter could still affect the
sense of hearing. Such a vibration
would be so short that it would have
to be enlarged 100 times before the
most powerful possible microscope
could render it visible, supposing that
it were susceptible of being seen at
all. Old people, he said, do not hear
high notes which are audible to young
persons, and there is reason to believe
that babies hear notes which are in
audible to their elders.-Youth's Com
panion.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-02
Notice of Forfeiture.

To J P. Beeler and Ed Brant
Your are hereby notified that l
have expended ($1OO) one hundred
dollars in labor and improvements
upon each of the following lodes or
claims: Golden Star" "Monte
Carlo" Butcher Boy" "Big jun.
DO, "Tired Man." and "Nellie E."
mining claims located in Yahk
Mining District, Kootenai Co.,
Idaho, in the year of 1896, as will
appear by certificate, filed 1897, in
the office of the County Recorder of
said county, in order to hold said
claims under the provisions of Sec.
1924. Revised Statues of the U. S
being the amount required to hold
the same for the year ending Dec.
81, 1897. And if within 80 days
from the service of this notice you
fail, or refuse, to contribute your
proportions of such expenditure
as co owner, your interests in said
claims will become the property Of
the subscriber under Sec 1924.
JOHN O'HoGGE.
First publication, Feb. II, 1898
Last, April l6.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-02

Mr.. A. j. Kent informs us that
he is in receipt of letter from
Mr.. H. A. Russell, horticultural
inspector for District No. 1, which
includes the counties of Kootenai,
Shoshone and Latah, stating that
Mr.. Russell would visit this valley
in the near future on tour of in.
spection. MIR. Russell's home is at
Kendrick.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-02

Farmer Killweeds - Oh, you want
work, do you? Wen haven't much to
do just now, but guess / can give you
a little job. You can turn the grind
stone for me for about half an hour.
Now, what do YOU want me to give you
for job like that?
Weary Williams-Tm a-t'inkin' dat
fer a operation of dat kind we'd better
give a anaesthetic.-N. Y World.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-02
CASToRTA.
The fac n
smile ~ I@--- 10 on
'l's 4 GEXZz1zSsI v ssiiE
Through Tourist Cars to ST. Louis.


A tourist sleeping car Will leave
Portland every Monday via Mo.
Pac. and every Wednesday via the
Burlington Route at 500 p. M. via
the 0. R. q N. through Salt Lake
and Denver without change to St.
Louis, and under the supervision
of conductors. No change Of cars
when going east, and consult O. r,
& N. agents or address,
w. Fl. HURLBURT,
General Passenger Agent,
Portland, Oregon.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1898-04-02

- -, NH cure Liver Ills easy to take,
Hood S Pills easy to operate. Is cents.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-28

hostile ships. The first thing each
morning reports are received from
every point from Bar Harbor to Gal
weston, stating briefly that everything
is quiet or otherwise, as the case may
be. Thus far the day reports haye
been uniformly assuring, but the night
reports have been. at times alarming.
The observers, being alert and new to
their work, report every suspicious
light seen off shore, and frequently at
tach serious significance to it. Since
Captain Bartlett has answered some of
the scare reports with the laconic mes
sage "Sea SERPENT" the observers
have been more cautious, and the re-
ports show evidences of careful OBJ
servation. With the system in its
present perfected condition, the navy
department feels assured that it knows
exactly the condition of affairs along
the entire stretch of Atlantic and Gulf
coasts. The system is simply a pre-
cautionary one, as the department has
had no reason to believe that Spanish
ships were menacing points along the
coast.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-05-28

our warships and merchantmen will
be'enabled to cross the Pacific at a
maximum speed. Recent events have
made so clear what an advantage
this would be to us that it is unneces.
sarp to dwell upon it.
"England has thoroughly realized
the Importance of such harbors of
refuge as bases of supply. She has
established fortified coaling stations
all around the world in the pathways
of commerce. No matter what power
of the world should engage her in
war, she would not be handicapped in
her operations by want of coal. A
list of England's coaling fortified sta
tions will, l am sure, amaze those who
have never given any consideration to
the strength of nations in this partic
ular. 1t has been well said that the
Mediterranean is nothing more than
an English lake. Her fortified coaling
stations at Gibraltar, Malta and Cyprus
are what make it that in reality. No
nation of Europe could hope to COM
pete with England in the Medilerra
mean. England commands the en-