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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
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is coming by the first boat in the spring,
but what does all the money in the
world amount to if n mans health is ut
terly broken. Neglected coughs and colds
lead into consumption, and cut short
many a bright career. Cleyeland's Lung
Healer, THE Monarch Of the World S
EXpectorants, should be in every home
against the evil day. 1t is sold on a pos
tive guarantee. No cure, no pay. Call
on Devine q Chadbourne 300 Water
street, and get trial bottle free. Large
hOf tie 25c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

The four following corporations filed
certificates of Incorporation Wednesday:
Centrifugal Pump and Mining Company
has been organized at Portland for the
purpose of manufacturing and dealing in
pumps of all kinds with $4,000 capital
stock of which 500 is paid in. The officers
are: President. Theodore L. HaZelwood
of Haverhill. Mass; treasurer. AlonZo w.
Cram of Haverhill. Mass. Certificate APP
proved. March 81, 1925
First National Bank Building Company
has been organized at Ellsworth for the
purpose of erecting buildings in Ellis
worth with S25,0 600 capital stock of which
nothing is paid in. The officers are:
President. +. II. Greeley of Eden. Maine,
treasurer. Henry W. Cushman of Ellis
worth Maine. Certificate approved,
April g. 1898.
w. W. Cobb Shoe Stock Company has
been organized at Portland for the pur
shoe stock. and the manufacture and sale
stock of which $3.50 is paid in. The Off
er of Natick. Mass. treasurer, Everald
Russ of Freeport, Maine. Certificate APP
proved, March "A, 1898.
F. Hooper Manufacturing Company has
been organized at Portland for the pur-
pose of dealing in plumbers supplies with
$500 900 capital stock of which $50 is pa! |
in. The officers are: President, Frank
NJ Davis oECambridge. Mass; treasurer,
Forest Hooper of Woburn Mass. certit-
cate approved March Is, 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

The trees presented a beautiful sight
Wednesday morning, all loaded down
with STOW. No one enjoyed the Sight
later in the day. however. when tho
snow began to melt and fall upon thos,
who passed beneath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
Askln Of Beauty Is 4 10y Forever.

cannot be stated whether they met at
the Presidents call without being mus
tered INTO the regular service or not.
IT mas so long been the belief of the au-
thorltles and the people. that the Guard
was liable to duty in the State only, that
these points of the law will doubtless he
a great surprise to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

State Librarian Carver received a mes
sage from the President of the United
States. Wednesday. in the form of a
book containing the report of the naval
court of inquiry upon the destruction of
the United States hattleship Maine, in
Havana harbor, February t. 1898 with all
the testimony taken before O1c court.
il seems remarkable that in 50 short u
period. the book could be printed, bound
and received here in Maine in nine lays
after the President report to Congress.
The book is illustrated by many hIif
tone cuts. and several charts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

DR.. Burt Andrews, who has been con
fined to the house with a severe spinal
trouble for two weeks. is rapidly i'm
proving, and will be out in a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Col. and Mrs. f. G. Harrington left "a
the afternoon train. Wednesday, foE
Bangor. where Col. harrington was
called by military matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Many letters are being received daily
at the Executive department. from
loyal others of the State Offering their
services
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

sherburnc & Daley are making
prices calculated to interest people
CIV n between this hay and grass" sea
son of the year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

A. b. Allen of Wayne, was in Angus
ia, last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Malcolm & Dyer's ad., for today, is
particularly profitable to consider.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Fish ana Game Commissioners Carleton
ana Oak. went I" Pennington. Wednes-
day morning, Wh"r" they hold hcArini;
on the mattrr relating To several ponds
in that section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Lung Kuro quickly relieves Asthma.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Heartburn Gas
1VSnAnG1 tritis and all
Stomach Disor-
GERS positively cured. Grover Graham
dyspepsia Remedy is a specific one
uose removes all distress, and perma-
nent cure of the most chronic and severe
cases is guaranteed. Do not suffer. A
bo cent bottle will convince the most
skeptical F. G. Kinsman & Co., Drug
glsts. Augusta, Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

The assessors of Plantation No 81 i'll
Washington county. will go on record
this year as being the most prompt in
making their returns to the State assess
ors. their report being received Wednes-
day.
They made remarkably quick time. as
they did not begin the work of assess
ing until April |. as all other assessors do.
and on the 6th. their work is done, and
a report made to tn, State assessors.
There is promptness for everyone. to fol-
low.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

\ picture of lion Edward +. Burnham
of Saco, has been hung in Bank Examiner
Timherlake's private office.
Mr. Bnfnllam is nj present the presi-
dent of the Saco and III ldeford Savings
Institution. He is one of the oldest say
ings bank officials in Maine having been
connected for many years with the bank
of which he is now president. at first be
ing its treaSurer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

The registration of guides has com
mcnced, and several have already regis
tered This registration. registers them
until June -. 1893.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-18
Castilian Towns That Will Soon Be
the Targets For Commodore
Watson's Big Guns.

while dynamite projectile would scat
ter the stone and mortar like chaff be-
fore the wind
The railroad mentioned passes over a
low and narrow isthmus to the rocky
point on which the city OF Cadiz is built
On the opposite side OF the bay, enclosed
by this isthmus and point, are Puerto
de Santa Maria, at the mouth of the
Guadalete, and the fort OF Santa Cata-
lima. The city is surrounded by walls
OF great height. fianked by towers and
bastions. making IL one OF the most
strongly fortified places In Spain.
The lighthouse or San Sebastian, on
the ocean side, is 172 feet tall from it's
base and can be seen 20 miles at sea.
AS signal post IL Will prove OF advan-
tage to the invading fleet. La Caraca,
the royal dockyard. lies at the foot of
the inner bay. about six miles from the
city, and is defended by the cross fire OF
two forts.
On the east side OF the city il the
Alameda, the principal promenade
This is where Lord Byron looked upon
the wealth and beauty OF the women
the loveliness OF the senoritas, and sang
the praises Gf 'the dark eyed girl OF
Cadfz."
The city is divided into four quarters.
containing six great squares and 2s
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-18

/ OF Angouleme after a siege which was
the eliminating operation OF the French
In favor of Ferdinand VII. It's people
seem TO be noted for their liberal tend
encies, and there, on Sept. IT, 1868, be-
gan the first movement which ended in
the overthrow OF Queen Isabella. whose
puny grandson. Alfonso XIII, now wears
the dignity OF king.
Barcelona is on the northeast coast. In
the vicinity OF the Pyrenees Including
the large suburb OF Barceloneta, Il has
a population of about 200, 900 and is sit
uated on beautiful plain between the
rivers Besos and Llobregat. at the foot
or Mount Monjuich. the Mons Joyis of
the Romans and also the Mons Juda..
Gus OF the middle ages. which name is
derived from the fact that the country
was then occupied by the Jews. Its
population decreased between 1864 and
1858 owing TO the mortality caused by
cholera and the subsequent removal OF
much or the manufacturing industry be-
yond the municipal boundary. But there
has been great revival since, and to-
day IL is the most fiourishing and, after
Madrid, the most populous city i'm Spain
and one of the finest In appearance. Its
manufactures and commerce are very
extensive, and IT has both large inn
port and export trade.
A city of great wealth. II is, like Cad
liz, the see of bishop. has university
established i'm 1850. several commercial
academies and many civil, military and
benevolent institutions, with the usual
proportion OF churches, cathedrals. nun
neries and hospitals. The junta de
comercio, or board OF trade, supports
professorships OF navigation, chemistry
experimental philosophy. architecture,
foreign languages. etc. The principal
streets are long. wide. well paved and
lighted in the newer part. but in the
old quarter are narrow, crooked and
picturesque. Among the numerous
promenades are the famous Rambla
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-18

CadIz had wonderful commercial i'm
portance after Columbus great discov-
cry, for 1t was the one port from which
all commerce was carried on to the
west, but as the Spanish colonies be-
came independent 1t lost much OF it's
ocean carrying trade. But its position
at the entrance TO the Mediterranean
still makes it the most important port
Of Spain.
, The opening OF the railroad to Seville
increased its business, as did also cer-
tain harbor improvements. Sherry wine
is the main article of export. Its man
ufactories are not numerous. though
gloves. guitars. mantillas. fans and
sweetmeats are produced In large guam
titles. Merchandise for Seville is un-
loaded there, and many lines OF steam
ers make II the depot OF departure for
all points OF the compass. The city has
maintained a continual prosperity lon
ger than any other in Europe. with it's
name practically unchanged. II has a
very ancient and romantic history, hav-
ing been founded in 100 Il. c. by the
Ph9nicians, who named It Gadir or
Gadeira. 1t was then I'm the province OF
Utica. The remains OF temple OF the
Phmnician Hercules and other edifces
of the ancient settlement are still visi-
bic about the shores ct low water. Be-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-18

, Gibraltar and Barcelona Is Cartagena.
which may be regarded as the southeast
port on Spain. This city, the chief naval
arsenal. Is built at the head of deep.
we'll sheltered harbor, fianked by steep
hills and defended by Notifications at
the harbors mouth. IL communicates
with the Segura river by the Larca ca
nal. An island TO the south Is strongly
fortified. The city occupies the declivi-
ty OF a hill and small plain extending
to the harbor. is neatly built and has the
regulation walls surrounding 1t. The
streets are wide, and there are several
public squares, in which municipal en-
terprise centers. filled with objects OF
beauty. The old cathedral OF small pre-
tensions is now used simply as church,
but there are other houses OF worship,
converts. hospitals and the usual num-
Der OF benevolent and educational insti-
tutions for IL is fact that. despite the
dense ignorance OF the mass OF the peo-
ple Spain has magnificent libraries and
opportunities for securing a higher ed
ucation. There also are dockyards. ar
senals. foundries, ropewalks. an artil-
lery park, an observatory and an inn
mense glass factory. With a capacious
water front Cartagena has little COM
merce. The inhabitants are chiefly en-
ployed in lead or silver mining and
fishing and exporting barilla, grain and
esparto.
The mineral wealth OF the neighbor-
hood was known TO the ancients, and
the yield OF silver enabled the great
Hannibal 20 carry on his wars against
the Romans. A Joint stock company
has been successfully working the mine
OF la Carmen since 1889. Cartagena
was formerly very unhealthful. but the
draining several years ago Of the AL
majar. q lake formed by the rains. has
remedied this evil. and the population
has since increased 60 about $1,000.
Cartagena's history IN similar 20 that
OF other towns that lay across the wa
ters from ancient Carthage Founded
by Hssdrubal, the Carthsginian gene
eral about $50 b. G.. q was taken By
Scipio 20 years later. at which period.
according 20 the Roman historian Ldvy,
it wac one OF tho richest cities IN che
Goxld> Dlmonk dAetroxsd RH the oGAn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-18

In the fifth century II was taken by
the Goths, two centuries later by the
Arabs, and from them IL was seized by
the Christians, aided by Charlemagne.
III was then governed until the twelfth
century by Independent counts. nomi-
nally subject TO the French or Carlo
Vingian kings, and subsequently became
attached TO the kingdom of Aragon. In
1910 the city rose against the tyranny
or Philip Nv and threw herself into the
arms OF France. but was retaken in
1851. In 1887 IL was captured by the
French. but restored 10 Spain In the
same year. Then followed varying epi-
sodes i'm It's history. 1t was captured
by the Spaniards and English at one
time. bombarded by the French at an
other and finally. i'm 1908, taken by Ma
poleon. who held IL till 1914. In 1912
Barcelona revolted against the queen
OF Spain and was bombarded and as
saulted by Espartero in December of
that year. There were other insurrec-
tions In 1S43 and 1856. both suppressed
after much bloodshed. Barcelona does
not seem TO have ever been a firm sup
porter Of the Spanish crown. though IL
is a representative Castillan city. 1t
claims the merit OF having established
the first bank OF exchange and deposit
In Europe in .1401, which was devoted 10
the accommodation OF foreigners as>well
as it's own citizens. Barcelona also
claims the glory OF having compiled the
most ancient written code OF maritime
law now extant. IL was digested from
the usages OF commercial nations and
formed the basis OF the mercantile juris-
prudence of Europe during the middle
ages.
In the fourteenth and fifteenth centu-
ries Barcelona was the wealthiest city
in Spain. for its citizens were full OF the
commercial spirit, and trade was never
esteemed degradation in Catalonia as
1t came TO be in CASTLE.
About one-half the distance between
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-18

fore the second Punic war II belonged TO
the Carthaginians. but in 206 B. G. sur
rendered TO the Romans. who changed
the name 10 Gades. Later the Goths
controlled II, and from them. AZ was
taken by the Arabs. who held IL till the
year 1900 when Il was captured by the
spaniards. The English knew Il by the
name OF Gales, when they. under Lord
Essex, I'm conjunction with the Dutch.
captured and sacked u In 1896. The
booty was ifnmense. Thirteen ships OF
war and 40 huge treasure galleons were
destroyed. causing almost universal
bankruptcy In Spain. IL was. however,
unsuccessfully attacked by the English
both In 1895 and i7O2 and was biookaded
by Admiral Blake In 1851. From 1910 "a
1912 II was the seat OF the central ma.
tional junta and was invested by the
French. who raised the siege upon the
approach az wellington. In 1874 it was
bomhardo6 and epyKcpdexsdfokhep puka.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-18

smaller ones and 2so streets. There are
numerous public buildings. charitable
institutions, two cathedrals, seven
churches. l3 converts. two theaters
and bull ring, which 20 large
proportion OF the inhabitants is the
most important center OF attraction.
An unusually clean appearance Is pre-
sented on account OF the white free
stone used in building the houses. which
are four or five stories high. The mar
row streets are regularly laid out. the
finest thOroughfare being the Calle An
cha, which contains the bolsa and IL
connected with the principal square.
tho PLAN San Antonio.
II Is related that the illustrioua Mu.
rillo fell from 81 scaffold while painting
picture which rs In the Convent of
San Francisco and died from the effects
of the fall. The climate most always
hot, u az times rendered unbcarable By
;fe torrid Winds from Africa. -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-18
Cartagena, Barcelona, Ferrol,
Cadiz and Their Defenses
Against Hostile Fleets.
copyright. 1881

copyright. 1881
When Watsons l3 inch guns thunder
OF the seacoast OF Spain, they will
thunder in the interests OF peace. They
will. IL need be. hurl tons OF projectiles
at Ferrol and Cartagena and Barcelona
that peace may come, and come speed
lily. The Spanish people must know
that Cuba and Porto Rico and the Phil
ippines have no monopoly OF shrieking
American shells, shattered Spanish
buildings and Spanish slain. Be it
known. then. that Commodore John
Crittendcn Watson will carry the war
into the enemy's home country, into
Spain itself. that Spain may the sooner
see the futility OF war against the Unit
ed States and the sooner sue for peace.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-18

from Arabic raml. meaning sand) and
the one around the ramparts, with
pleasant views toward the sea.
The cathedral is fine structure
which the Moors converted into a
mosque, and among noted churches is
that OF San Cucufat. erected on the spot
where its patron saint was martyred,
and that OF Santa Maria del Mar, built
on the "site of q chapel OF the Goths,
whose rebuilding extended from 1928 to
1888. One Of its most remarkable struc-
lures Is the Palacio dc la Deputacion,
where the cortes OF the province former
ly held their sittings.
The harbor Is formed by a huge mole
running southwark for a considerable
distance from the shore, the depth OF
water within being 20 feet. The fort OF
Monjuich south OF the city stands upon
the Isolated hill OF that name 752 feet
above sea level. IL commands the city.
the citadel and the port and is consid-
cred by the Spaniards TO be impregna-
bic. The citadel TO the northeast Is
regular fortress built on the system OF
Vauban. Surrounding 10 are walls.
bitches and batteries. The lombard
ment OF Barcelona would be a most
heartrending and tragic event to the
spanlards. for IL Is a city OF which they
are Justly proud.
Like other Mediterranean towns, it
has an ancient history. for. according "a
tradition. it was founded by Hercules
400 years before the building OF Rome,
or about il50 B. G. II was re-establish-
ed. or. according 60 more trustworthy
accounts. founded, by Hamilcar Barca,
the father OF Hannibal, who called 10
Barcino. After the expulsion Of the
Carthaginlans &c fell into the hands Of
the Rornans. who made it q colony. also
Srvo~<n hxs fhs-na - 40 n v> NJ IL, -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-18

the Cuban squadron under the COM
mand OF Acting Rear Admiral Samp-
son tnow q comfnodore), who would
naturally take command OF the entire
feet. Spain will be forced to sur
render, according to Washington stra-
tegists, and there Will not be the neces-
sity of a campaign against Havana. 1t
will force the defenders OF that city to
the humiliating conclusion that we con-
sidered that war bristling capital of too
little consequence to lombard or as
sault and were content to await its
quiet evacuation.
or all Spanish cities the one that
most breads storm of shot and shell
and the one upon which the greatest
amount Of injury can be inflicted is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-18

The two battleships Of Commodore
Watson's formidable feet, the Oregon
and the Iowa, are superior to all the
armed vessels OF the Spaniards in their
home harbors. and from the reported
condition Of their ships they will not be
able to battle successfully with the
American squadron even at the Cana
ries. should they sally forth 20 meet our
force. where the Spaniards have but one
torpedo boat destroyer and three tor.
pedo boats.
The speed or the feet which sails for
the Spanish coast by the southern route
will probably be about ten knots an
hour. as the fastest ships must accom-
modate themselves to the slowest, and
proper attention must be given TO the
oconomizing OF fuel. At this rate it will
take about ~ days to reach the Cana
rics. when one or the islands will be
Immediately seized as a base OF sup
plies by the American commander. lie
VIII then be In a better position TO con-
tinue his demonstration and may read
liy shell the shipyards at Ferrol, Car
tagena and Barcelona at his leisure.
Probably he viii capture a second base
sor coaling and supplies In the Bolearic
Islands.
Then as both Cuba and Porto Rico
ssc virtually i'm our possession he will
be rs-crIforccd by a supplemental feet
eonslstIns Q: She lcaduis warships Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-18

Cad;z, the pride OF Andalusia. This
proud city. 81 miles from Seville (and a
Meet may sail TO within eight miles OF
the latter on the Guadalquivir river),
Is located upon promontory that ex-
tends northwest five miles into the At
lantic from the Isla de Leon and has a
population OF 10000 or more. The is
land Is separated from the mainland by
a narrow channel. the Rio de Santi
Petri. at tho entrence OF which from the
ocean Is the fort OF Santi Petri. or st.
Peter. On the right OF the railroad from
Seville as IL approaches the city are
the forts OF san Luis Puntales and
hiatagorda. But Spanish forts are only
picturesque objects Though they may
have modern guns. Krupps principally.
the Notifications can easily be crush-
ed With few 5 inch and 10 inch shells.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-18

Edwin Stewart. the paymasteP generAl
OF the navy. has entered upon Ms third
term. record without . psra11e0 ~ IN
~ sppointsd b IxmIdone XAUloco
The evening times., 1898-06-16
Southern Ry.
fscbedu,e In effecr Nav 1. ;s9s.

Cscheduie in effecr May 1. 1881
All trains arrive and leave Pennsylvania Pas
seryer Station
s:12 A. M.-Daily, loc,, for Danville. Char.
lote and way stations at Manassas daily for Strss
burg and Harrisonburg and at Lynchburg with
the Norfolk and Western daily.
HIS A. M-Daily. the GNITED STATES
New @ YORK .nd Washington to jacksonville.
uniting At Salisbury with Pullman Sleeper fce
Asheviile and Hot Springs N. c.. snnrville. Chat.
tanooga and Memphis Tenn; and ,s At ChaR,Stts R,ss
Sleeper, New York to New Orleans, uniting at
Charlotte with Pullman Sleeper for birmingham.
2. IynshDts WITH with San. sna oa,a
Natural Bridge, daily. solid train. WashinstoD
TO New ORLEANS without change Sunset person
on this train every Wednesday to San Francisco
1:ol p. s.-aocal for Front Royal. s,rasburs
anc 1.si h p. I."Dsily local Tor Crariottesville.
io:as p. M-Daily WASHINGTON AND
soUTHwEsrERN. yFsrlBULED. LIMITED.
Cars and Day Coaches Pullman sleepers Nev
York to Nashville. Tenn.;, via Asheville. knos'
vile and Chattanooga; New York to Ta,npa.
sonviiis, New York to Memphis. via Biz
mingham; New York to New Orleans via Atlanta
and Montgomery. Sestibuled day coach: E wash. ca.
nn.,a,. ingsom, % YEN =, Montromery.
" TRANS on wAsHINGToN AND OHIO DIV.
ISION leave Washington 9:ol A. ~ daily. r. y
Sunday only. for Round Hill: 4:ss P. n. daily
except Sunday. for Leeshurs. ard Gas 2: y.
daily for Herndon. Returning. srrive at wash
ipgton, s:a6 A. II. and $40 P. N. daily.
and 500 p ~ daily. except Sunday. from
Round Hill. and 7:o5 A. n. daily, except Sunday:
from Herndon. and s:a A. n. daily. except
Sunday, from LeesburR.
Through trains from the South a:.i.e at Wash
ington 6:42 A. NJ, 2:20 P. n. and s:35 p. y:
Harrisonburg, 1s noon daily, except Sunday. and
Charlottesville.
Tickets, sieepin, car reservation and intof.
nation furnished at Offices, 7o5 18th st. nw. 6ii
Pennsylvania ave., and at Pennsylvania Rail-
road Passenger Station.
FRANK s. CANNON. Sd Vice President and
General Manager.
J. NJ CULP. Traffic Manager.
w. A. TURK. General Passenger Agent
L BROWN. Cen Agt. PaA- Dept.