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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

The little Callao seems to have been
the Gloucester of the last Manila fight
her quick-fire guns are said by the
Spaniards to have done fearful execu-
ton on the city's batteries. And the
best of it is that the destructive midget
was a Spanish gunbOat which fell a
prize in May to Admiral Dewey s
squadron. With Yankee crew it
proved a very different craft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

Mr.. Bland of Missouri, who has not
obscured by the ascension of William
Jennings Bryan, at last has come for
ward to declare that we must have no
"imperialism' in our policy. Mr.. Bland
is right. Republicanism and healthy
expansion are good enough for the
American people, and that is the policy
which the Mckinley administration
will pursue and enforce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20
VOICES OF the PRESS.

(Somerset Reporter,)

Somerset is entitled to a member in the
Governors Council during the legislative
term of two years beginning the first
"Wednesday OF January. 1899. The election
to the position is by the next Legislature,
and, of that body Is Republican-of which
there can be no room for doubt-the
naming OF the gentleman who shall be
elected to this position will devolve upon
the Republican senators and representa-
tives who may be elected, Sept. IL next.
in this county. Col. A. G. Blunt of Show
hogan. will be "A candidate for this place.
1t would seem with good prospect of sue
cess. Col. Blunt Is one of our enterpris-
ing business men and public-spirited citi-
zens. well versed in public affairs. and. If
chosen thereto. will fill the Office accept
ably and cretlitably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

The Spaniards are consoling them
selves by laying all the blame on
Christopher Columbus. IF that i'm
Fortunate Italian they say, had
stayed away, or had he been content
to remain a poor but honest pirate in
nearby waters, Spain would have lost
no colonies and have been spared this
awful humiliad iOn''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

Strange how the CLINT of American
gold captures them ALL Years ago be-
nous author of "Quo Vadis," had
achieved his fame he described Ameri-
ca in one of his writings as a most
disagreeable land. and said some very
unkind things about the country and
its people. Now that his books have
he has announced that he is to visit
the lever glorious and most glorious
United States''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

Ambassador White. at Berlin. is one
Of our oldest and most astute diplo-
mats. 1t does not seem probable that
the German government could deceive
him with protestations OF friendship
for the United States, while, at the
same time. giving aid and comfort to
Spain. Yet he continues to assure our
government of Germany's unfaltering
friendship, while advices from Manila
represent the German ships there as
doing all they can to help the Spanish
forces. and it is not supposable that
they do this without the knowledge
and consent of their home government
1t is "a puzzllng situation, and there Is
much satisfaction in the thought that
the close of the war renders unneces-
sary a>strict inquiry into the real at
titude of the Germans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

Congressman Terry of Arkansas, 4
fOur-ply Democrat, who visited Maine,
last year. says the Republican party
will carry everything this fall, and
adds. THE patriotism of the people
is so intense that no man wants to in
cur even the appearance of hostility -
the President of the United States and
his policy" And the best Of 1t Is that
that patriotism was not all instilled by
the war. and great deal of 1t is the
nom political patriotism that wants to
zee the country succeed in business as
well as in war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20
Admiral Dewey and His Victories.

Admiral Dewey has had the honor
of beginning and ending the war by
two important victories. When the
war began, on April q, Admiral Chen
Commodore) Dewey was at Hong
Kong in command of the American
squadron. The general public knew
nothing of him and gave no thought
of the Philippines, their attention be-
ing concentrated upon affairs in Cuba.
The navy department was aware,
however, of the existence of q strong
do great damage to American ship
ping in the Pacific, and instructions
were therefore cabled to Dewey to
destroy that fleet. He obeyed the order
literally He entered Manila bay on
May l, and in few hours had de-
stroyed every Spanish ship without
the loss of a man. News of the unex-
pected victory, SO overwhelming as to
inspire doubts as to the truth of the
first reports, came to the American
people with an effect as startling as a
flash Of lightning from a clear sky.
Dewey became at once a popular hero.
and has continued to deserve the good
opinion of the public He had de-
stroyed the enemy's fleet and obtained
possession of the Bay of Manila, but he
could not take Or occupy the city until
supported by land forces. for which
he was compelled to wait for nearly
two months. He administered the
affairs of the harbor during this long
period of waiting with firmness AMI
though he had some delicate
and difficult questions to deal with.
He was obliged to conciliate and hold
in check the insurgents under Aguin-
aldo and to avoid conflict with Ger
man war ships, while at the same time
maintaining full authority over the
!larbor he had captured. He dis
charged both duties with entire sue
cess. Finally the troops under General
Merritt arrived and We're put in posi-
ton for an attack by land. The stories
of peace negotiations must have
reached Manila, but no orders to sus-
pend hostilities were received, so
Dewey, as soon as the troops We're
ready, summoned Manila to surrender.
The demand was refused, and no Sat
urday, about ten hours in actual time
after the signing of the peace protocol,
but long before news of it could reach
him, Admiral Dewey, with character
istic promptness. began the attack
which ended in the surrender of the
city.
He tells the story in a modest way.
giving full credit to the cooperating
army. He says:
Manila surrendered today to the
American land and naval forces after
a combined attack. A division of the
squadron shelled the forts and in
tfencnmeHtS at Walale, on tne SOuln
side Of the city, driving back the
enemy, our army advancing from that
side at the same Time The city sur
rendered about o'clock, the American
flag being hoisted by Lieutenant
Brumby. About 1000 prisoners were
taken. The squadron had no casual
ties. None of the vessels was injured"
Admiral Dewey held Manila at his
mercy from the time he entered the
bay; but he refrained from b0mbard-
ing 1t, and only attacked its defencas
when he had troops ready to take
possession. The city itself was spared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

The departure Of Colonel McGuin-
ness, for the past six years command
ant of the Kennebec arsenal, is a
source of sincere regret to the people Of
Augusta. During his official residence
in this city he has made large circle
of friends who wish him success and
happiness wherever duty may call him.
Colonel McGuinness. whose promotion
is SO recent that most of our citizens
still speak OF him and address him as
Major" is man Of rare personal
qualities. a gallant soldier. cultured
scholar. and true gentleman of the
highest American type. BY an unre-
lenting military custom mis- transfer
from this post Is a necessity. and Au
gusta's loss is the gain Of St. Louis.
To his successor, Major John G. But
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

Eight huge marble mQnohths In the
form OF columns. each e feet long, four
feet three inches in diasn3ter and $ tons
ton OF BaltimOre's me- court house.
They were procured froJ a.quarry but Is
miles from the city, and II Is said that no
other quarry in the United States could
have furnished niarb monoliths of the
required size. 3sns, a.sl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20
"Au Water Route. {"

Remember that this line enables pas
sengers to reach the heart of the GOLD
FIELDS without enduring the harilships,
exposure. severe toll and danger to life
and property encountered ON the Over
land routes.
Apply EMPIRE TRANSITIONAL ZION
INTERNATIONAL NAV. CO., 6 Bowling
Green, New York; So State St., Bcston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20
The Saratoga Conference.

several weeks ago the CIVIC FeUera-
ton of Chicago started a movement for
grand national conference to be held
at Saratoga, August 10 and 20, to dis
cuss the foreign policy of the United
States. A call was issued and among
the hundreds of signers were many Of
the best known men of the country.
representing all sections, all parties
and all walks of life. The origin of the
movement gave rise to the general i'm
preston that the purpose of the con-
ference was to crystalline public senti-
men, against the policy of territorial
expansion.
A more careful reading Of the call,
however, and of the thousand or more
signatures to it shows that this inn
preston was a mistake. Among the
signers are men of all political parties
and of widely different views upon the
questions to be considered: and there
seems to be no good reason why the
conference may not serve the purpose
of useful discussion, 1t certainly will
&c so if any considerable portion of the
signers are able to be present at the
conference, this week.
Events have been moving so rapidly
of late that not only have the ques-
tons which would naturally come up
in such q conference changed, but the
opinions of many thoughtful men have
also changed. The annexation of Ha-
waii has been regarded by some as a
serious and 'menacing departure from
1.-The policy of the fathers" but the
annexation of Hawaii is now an ac-
complished fact, and it is therefore
taken out of the realm Of discussion.
The acquisition Of Porto Rico is an
profitable to discuss, inasmuch as that
also has been accomplished; and the
question whether we ought to have it is
displaced in the minds of practical men
by the question how We may best ad-
minister it. For that matter, there has
been avery considerable modification
of public sentiment upon this subject;
and not few of those who have been
vehement in their denunciations of
what they like to call imperialism
are acquiescing contentedly in the
measures which have been taken with
reference to Porto Rico.
There remains the complicated and
difficult question of the Philippines.
About that there are many different
views. There are objections to what
ever policy may be advocated, whether
of complete or partial retention OF
complete or partial surrender. The
question is an open and debataJble one,
and strong interestsand prejudices urge
in different directions. Anything like
real debate should be illuminating,
building of the Nicaragua canal, inter-
national arbitration, and the COM
mercial interests of the United States,
which find place on the programme,
offer material for thought and reflec-
ton. May the Saratoga conference be
largely attended and successful
affair. fruitful of good results to the
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

The crowding of new honors upon
Colonel Hay will never make the PUBLIC
forget the fact that he is the author
of Little Brooches and Jim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

Ter. and his family. the city extends a
cordial welcome. and the hope that his
new post may prove most congenial
one. Major Butler is a Pennsylvanian,
who distinguished himself and won
promotions In the Civil War after
graduating from West Point in 's3.
He has commanded. important posts.
is popular officer and q genial, ap-
proachable gentleman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

CAT. h0beFt'F. WeStnaa.
Comm )hcsak saturday. August nth,
1898. will run from Augusta to Boothbay
and the islands as follows:
Leaving Augusta, 6.45: Hallowell, 100;
Gardiner, $50; Richmond. $50; Bath, $50,
touching each way at Five Islands, Nom
days. Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Returning will leave Boothbay eyery day
except Sundays at 1 r. NJ. SUNDAYS g
2. Excursion parties will be taken It low
rates on regular trips. Sundays ex-
cepted.)
Round trip tickets will be sold ON boat
including dinner at Capitol Island H6-
tel. good for the day only from Augusta,
HallOwell and Gardner. SIS, Richmond.
t1.0O. Bath Is cents.
See time cards for fares.
AGENTS-Allen Partridge, Augusta. / !. {
G. II. Cole. Hall0well
J. T. Robinson, Richmond.
@. c. Greenllef. Bath.
For excursion rates apply to n. A. Har-
adam. Gent Ag't. Gardiner.
juneA,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

1t is suggested that we shall now
have to write it "U. S. W." instead
of III. s. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

The war was a vivid illustration of
the superiority of Yankee grit. gump-
ton and gunnery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

The business boom now succeeds the
boom of cannon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

Caribou at go A. n. ami Bangor. Ct g
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20
ACCOMMODATION rRArga
South Gardiner - Augusta-

Through tickets to California ard an
points South and West may be had Of =.
HI. Walker. ticket agent. Augusta, the
only Office in Augusta selling via ~
routes and checking baggage nee of a.
pense.
GEO. r. EVANS. =. e. BOOrHBY.
v. Pres. & Gen. Nag'r. q. r. = 3. 4
Portland, June =. IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

New York today gives the victorious
fleet a victOr's welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

Microbes are so minute that 25O.OOO 600
can be comfortably accommodated on a
postage stamp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

They begin to soothe and absorb the
palm and soreness the moment you ap-
Dly one. Hon PlastNfs. ira cure u Def.
manent and pleas.rg. 11.r medicine
dealer will supply ynn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20
Relief In six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder disease
relieved in SIX Hours by New Great
South American Kidpny Cure" It Il =
great surprise on Accent Of It's exc ed
Ing proInptncss In relieving pain In bad
Relieves retention o. water almost Immo-
tiiately. II you sAvant quick relief and
cure this Ia thp vemedy. Sold by Dew,
ditch, WebRter q Co.. Druggists. Angusta.
Ne. thurs. fftaat "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

For County Commissioners,
JOHN A. SPEAR OF West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20
TO THE NATIONAL HOME,
Eastern Branch. D. ". g., at ToeuaL
kennebec Central R. E.

Connects at Gardiner with the Naise
well and Gardiner Electric Raliroe6 .
Augusta. and Kennebec steAmboaIe s1of
TIME TABLE. =
Summer arrangement In eject 1eoadey,
June %. 1871
Leave Randolph: Ar. at Nat. IfdIne:
7.2 and 1O.27 A. n. 7.43 and 10. g a. n.
1.52. 255 q In p. N.z13, Rs & IN p. u
Lv. Nat: Home: Ar. ct Ran1olph:
220. an 4 500 p. N.l3.lO. 40 4 % n e
SUNDAY TRAINS
Will run as follows: Leave RanaeepA.
30 and I'D r. M. Arrive 1t Matlo1as
Home, 80 and a4O r. =. Leave Na1lo0Sf
Home, 2.l0 : nd r. -. Arr. at nn1Ao1
30 and - p. r. 3 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

where the boys were concealed he was
terrified by crashing In the bushes
and cries OF Seize him." Don't let
him get away!" etc. Thinking his legs
were made to take care Of the body he
started on run and such sprinting
was never known in Rumford Falls
before However he arrived safe
though badly frightened and now he
wants to know II there Ii any law to
prevent a man from being scared near
~ to death when he goes counting.
A few large whales swimming about
in Frenchman's bay the past week
have taken up the attention OF fisher
men. None Of them has been captured.
The practice Of catching whales has
not been kept up. as whales along the
coast have been almost extinct. The
fishermen have nothing to catch them
with. have forgotten the art OF throw
ing the iron. so the whales, have
everything all their own way. and the
fishermen have to keep out Of their
way. The whales have undoubtedly
been tolled there by the large schools
OF herring now in the bay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20
Seattle 10 81. Michael

Appointed to sail about July 16. q; Aug.
IL. 20. iis'ie.-
These large Ocean Steamers - well
known in the Transatlantic business, in
connection with our own fleet of IL NEW
VESSELS for the YUKON RIVER traffic,
furnish by far the best route to DAW-
SON CITY and all other YUKON RIVER
nOintS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

The New York Sun makes the excel
lent nomination of Senator Frye for
the peace commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

With three deaths in It's ranks Co
of Augusta. is having rather more
than it's proportion of the losses In the
1st Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

Lewiston is very much tickled owe
the rumor that a Boston man is t,
open the Dewitt house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

For County Attorney,
GEORGE w. HESELTON Of Gar
diner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

GA 0TozEA.
Bsanta, ,1n Kind IT. Maw Muays Bar)f
'', e Ztz1zEzex'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20
Steamer
LIZZIE n. SNOW !,

Leaves Gardiner at A. n: Rlchn6G1
at s1s 4: ". for Hath and An Iandfnss 1
Rsturnins lsssss hAth = ~ =. s
mayAAaf g NIL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

For County treasurer,
JAMES E. BLANCHARD Of Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

The LIST Maine still had 1876 sick men
in the hospital and quarters after the
train bearing an equal number had
started Maine-ward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

Just watch Brother Simpson scoop
the shekels at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

Better take in that Bar Harbor ex
cursion, tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

GOLDFIEIDs,

by new EMPIRE LINE 350O-ton STEAMERS
Pennsylvania. Conemaugh. Specially .fit-
ted with Steam Heat. Electric Nights,
and all modern improvements. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

1t is understood that the LIST Maine
will start out from Camp Thomas,
Monday, on a ten days practice
march. Its ranks will be sadly de-
pleted, however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20

An amusing story is going about
Rumford Falls of a joke played upon
one of the well known young men Of
that village. One evening he called
upon his lady love. when some hOrrid.
wicked boys who ought to know better.
thought to play a joke on him by
frightening him on his way home
They hid themselves in the bushes and
after waiting till the wee sma' hours
our friend appeared aftera lingering
good night to the object NJ his ad6fa-
ton. A. he approaSthe place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-20
dogdayish

Portland bids a sad farewell to the
Evening star., 1898-05-20
CONDENSED LOCALS.

Walter Ford made call at the baseme mt
door of a house on street early this morn
ing. There was bottle of milk at the door
and Policeman Mcdonnell was also in the
neighborhood- Several bottles of milk had
BEEN stolen from houses in this section, and
the officer was on the lockout for the
thieves. The colored boy saw the officer
and he made effort to get away, but
was unsuccessful. A charge of vagrancy
and suspicion was preferred against him.
and Judge Scott sent him down for thirty
days.
A charge of violating the building regu-
lations in failing to have a light on build
Ing material was filed in ths Police Court
today against Emanuel Hanline. The de-
fendant failed to appear for trial and his
collateral was forfeited.
Samuel Washington, colored. was today
SAINT to Jail for six months by Judge Kim
ball for improper conduct toward Pearl
Herald. a little girl about six years of age
Samuel b. Sexton Of Baltimore, Nd, has
filed a bill in equity here against John G..
Meyers and Others to enforce judgment
of SI19.l4. The complainant is represented
by Attorneys Birney and Woodard.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
EXCURSIONS.

NOW that warm weather seems to be
ming to long for short holiday away from
the city. Fortress Monroe is just such a
place to seek for rest and recreation. The
bathing and fishing at Fortress Monroe
have proved a never-ending source of pleas
ure to the hundreds who gather during the
summer season. The most convenient and
attractive route to Fortress Monroe from
this city Is the steamers of the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Company. These
steamers form the only direct route, are
elegantly furnished are fitted with all the
modern conventences and serve excellent
meals. One Of these steamers leaves 7th
street wharf every evening at o'clock and
reaches Fortress Monroe Norfolk and
portsmouth early the following morning
The Columbia Turn-V Verein a leading
German social organization of the city, will
give its annual excursion to River View
next Sunday. These excursions of the
washington Turner's are always enjoyable
affairs, and are attended by all the best
Known German residents of Washington.
Next Sundays trip will be no exception
to the rule, and interesting exhibition
or athletic games, running, leaping. hori-
zontal bar exercises, etc, will be given by
class OF young folks for the amusement
or their elders. The usual Sunday concerts,
on potf the steamer and grounds, will be
given by the View orchestra, under the
leadership Of Prof. Chris Arth, jr The
committee of the Turn-V eren desire to
state that the steamer Pentz in going to
River View does not have to go through
the torpedo field, nor within half mile of
leave at IL am. 2:3O and $50 pm. Tickets
will be 25C.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Mrs. BeiIer's Topic.

Mrs. S. L. Beiler. who spent all of last
summer in visiting the various missions
established in Alaska, delivered a lecture
at Foundry VI. L. Church yesterday after
noon on the condition of women in that
section of the United States. The lecture
was given under the auspices of the Wo-
mans Home Missionary Society, and q
large number of the members OF the So
ciety and others interested in the work
were present. Mrs. Beiler descri ed the
condition of the Alaskan women as being
but little removed from that Of women in
semi -barbarouS countries. and only in those
places where Christianity had been taught
bad their condition been in any way bet
tered.
Mrs Beiler rald attention to the efforts
Of the Russian missions in this regard, and
seid they were at odds with those of re-
HgiOus denominations in this country be-
cause they had the idea that they had the
exclusive right to teach ;he natives. She
said the present crying necessity was to
educate the children of the natives, and in
this way raise q Few generation of Chris
tiaH people.