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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

1t isn't generally known. but Phila =
delphia is planning on an exposition If
no mean proportions. next year. Sen
ator Penrose is successfully pushing Il
bill through Congress 10 give it $4,000,
and with this to supplement the large
private contributions already made the
Quaker City is planning on a gay old
time and big industrial boom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

Many Bangor people have been think
ing of a fast Bangor yacht since the
government began to turn its attention
to private steamers for use as torpedo
boats in the navy. The steamer Rex;
the swift yacht owned by Hon, Edward
ted for torpedo service. She is built on
the plan adopted for these craft. is sea-
worthy to a high degree and has a speed
that would place her out of the reach
of any ordinary steamer in short order
The Rex has steamed "a measured mile
in two minutes and six seconds, and can
do q knots in an hour with the utmost
ease. while on spurts she can rival the
worlds record. If the government
wants torpedo boat for service ID the
south the Rex would be likely to tH the
requirements better than any boat on
tins coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

The sound money Democrats are
planning on a demonstration at Chi
cage. April %. with eX-Presdent Cleve-
land and Senator Villas as the leading
speakers. The sensible and logical step
for them to take is to come over in the
Republican camp en- masse and assist
in waging such war against the free
silver fallacy that it shall forever be
buried out Of sight,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30
Maine GOssilp.
A Soma OF Liberty.

Across the land-from strand to strand
Loud ring the huRle notes.
And Freedom $ smile from isle to isle,
Like Freedom banner floats.
The velvet wales sing "I.iberty"
To answering skies serene.
The mountains. Sloping to the sea.
Wave all their flags Of green.
The rivers. rushing to the deep.
The joyful notes proIong,
And all their waves in glory leap
TO that immortal song,
one song of Liberty and life
That was. and is to be.
Till tyrant flags are tramplcd rags -
And all the world is free.
1t rises and an echo comes
From chained and troubled isles.
And roars. like oceans thunder drums,
Where glad Columbia smiles.
Where throncd and great she sits in
state.
Beneath her flags of stars.
Her heroes blood the sacred flood
That CrimSoned all it's bars
Hail t" our country, Strong she stands,
Nor fears the war drums beat:
The sword of Freedom in her hands
The tyrant at her feet
Frank l.. Stanton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30
When the children

When the children :.
hungry, what do you q
them? Food.
When thirsty? Water.
Now use the same goo.
common sense, and what
would you give them when
they are too thin? The best
fat-forminy food, of course.
Somehow you think of
SCOTS Emulsion at once.
For a quarter of a century
1T has been making thin
children, plump; weak child
ren, strong; sick children,
healthy.
5o'. IN / st.oo, I'll druggists
SCOTT BOVINE Chemists, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

The success of the Holland reminds
us that jules Verne, who is enjoying
good health at the age of three score
and ten has lived to see most of the
done in practice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Western Scii-Assurance.
Springfield Republican,

The editor of a Missouri country paper
writes home from the national capital
that when he called upon the speaker of
the House MIR. Reed WAS perfectly at
ease and not At all disconnected in our
presence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

When keel plates are blown up
through the ship and are plainly cX-
posed "a feet above their normal posi-
ton no intelligent or reasonable being
that wrecked the Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

The exciting rumors of war or events
of gravest importance that get into cir
culation almost every day can usually
be traced to the frantic efforts of tn
evening fake papers to increase theii
news stand sales. Their great lin is t.
bunco the Guileless public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30
No Bottom to Them.
Chicago Intcr-tbceau.1

- ~ '1tVTT '-fFTi-T
Tn. news that Spanish bonds are again
tumhliug Will not be rclished by the
gentlemen who thought they had secured
joh-lots OF them Al waSte-paper rates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

OF the 49, members of the Massachu-
sets Democratic Club $50 are in arrears
We're evidently waiting for a 50-cent
dollar SOFAS to give cheap payment for the
cheap honor of belonging tn the organ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

The usual prophecies of Harvard vic
tories in all branches of athletics. this
year. are being made. The crimson
generally gets in most of its talk be-
fore the contest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

Probably all of the fire companies IN
Portland will eventually be equipped
with the aluminium helmets. The tlremen
have to buy these themselves. Several
of the companies have already voted to
purchase the helmets and the Bracket
Street Hook and Ladder Company has
Just received them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30
A Talismanic Sound.
uchicaEo Times Herald

TthlVaEO TImrs- Herald
Powderly'S nomination WAS confirmed
without any hitch. Any name which is
three-fourthS powder commands instant
respect nowadays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

Two deaths in a year are an unusual
In Mr.. Wright and Mr.. SimpkinS
Massac husetts has lost two worthy sons
whose memory she we'll may honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

SO lola is to have a new trial and
poor France will have another attack
of Mysteries The action of the court of
appeals which quashed Zola's convic-
ton and ordered a new trial does some
thing to relieve the shady reputation
of French Justice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30
A Billion Dollar Country.
tNcw York Mail and Express.

This is not only bilion-dollar country.
but it is behaving like one. 1t il rich
alike in dollars and sense. and IL Is too
big either 10 offer an indignity or take
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

The Griffin GaD Call prints card #
thanks from widow who gratefully
remarks: Il desire to thank the
friends who SO kindly assisted in the
death of my husband. who escaped
from me 10y the hand of death Friday
morning. God moves in mysterious
way his wonders to perform"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30
A Lesson Well Learned.

tFlorida Timcs-Union and Citizenl
II We do not have war We have had a
great lesson in patriotism. one that may
prove very beneficial 10 the rising Eener-
tom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30
Not II It's Written in Chinese.


China can save time and postage by re-
PLYING to the demands of the different
powers with a circular letter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30
BLASTING AND PRAYER.

1t is fitting that this time-honored GUS
tom should still be respected and | earn
estly request all the people of our State
to properly observe the day in their
homes and churches. and to refrain from
all unnecessary labor, remembering, rev.
erently. the source from which so many
favors have come to us.
GIVEN at the Executive Chamber, in
Augusta, this twonty-fourth day of
March. in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and ninety
eight. and Of the Independence of the
United States of America the one
hundred and tWenty-second.
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
BY the Governor
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

Weyler had hard luck in Cuba, but he
was never so completely routed by the
insurgents as he has just been in the
Spanish elections
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

y few years ago Bath paid its cts
treasurer $500 Then the salary was
reduced to $500 and now to $500 1t Is
expected that soon the fortunate in
cumbent will have to pay a license for
the privilege of handling the city
money
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30
Hard 10 Believe II.


As proof of the fact that the Wild West
is not wher" it used To- be. 1t might be-
cited that 4 man was convicted of Eamb-
linz In I.AtIA H.. nnlN ltef Nnak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

1t is suspected that Spain tone will
not be so conciliatory when her for
lnda bic torpedo flotilla is safely on this
side of the ocean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30
Not a Bad Plan for Them
lNa.h ingtnn Star.t

II Spain is really So very friendly to
this country. ana \" much IN need ct
money. it might sell Uncle sam few
WarShipS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

The brush fires are a pillar Of fire by
night and a cloud of smoke by dag;
and no sprinGtime aroma is more pleas
ing to the noStrls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

Fifteen thousand California sea salmon
eggs arrived at the Carbon hatchery re-
Gently, from the L. S. hatchery at Green
lake
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

Brunswick figures that it lost $40, 900
Ivy the recent strike at tn" Cabot cot
ton mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

FiVe-siXths of the Lewiston opera
tives have returned to work, but the
rest want to fight while longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

Let us be thankful for an occasional
rift IN the dark war clouds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

The April showers arrived littla
ahead of scheduled time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30
PROCLAMATION.

In Difference to the practice of tho early
settlers of New England, and following
precedent that has obtained ever since
Maine was admitted into the Union of
States. and also with the advice ana con-
sent of the Executive Council, l do ap-
point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

How some of our Maine papers are
shivering and quaking in fear of a
Spanish fleet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

Bath independents: Editor Henry A.
Wing is Lewiston's newly elected city
marshal When the new marshal
makes an arrest he'll take them under
his Wing. Harry is a fier and when
he lights he roostS on plum trees. The
scribe marshal need never fear of ar
resting too many trampS. If he fills
the lookup he can put 'cm in his pen
and when he takes them before the
judge he will find it'll come easy %
line EN- up. We believe he'll see that
the police column rules and, as a
Fighter, he'll surely improve the morals
of Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

H. aeti~s whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot he held respOn-
siAle for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all comm unicatiOns relating
T. subscriptions ana advertisements to
BURhEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers, Au-
GuGtA, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

Bar Harbor can soon boast of having
the finest hospital in Maine outside Of
the ones built by the State and when
completed can also boast of having on
its list of physicians and surgeons some
of the leading men in this country. II
will have been built solely by private
subscriptions and already nearly $15. 0o(
has been subscribed and twice that
sum will douhtlessly be raised before
another year ends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

There is a decided movement on foot
the city streets. WaterVille is a beau
tiful city, but a little macadamizinS
and some better sidewalks on its lead
ing streets would be grand improve
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

Two Mibridee sportsmen will be
more careful the next time they "a
cunning for wild geese. one day lately
they shot two domestic geese. fell into
the icy water, and had To pay the own":
of the birds 81 for mistaking the
identity of his property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

y The monitor Montauk is coming tC
Portland to assist in the defense of that
old fighters of the Civil War. was built
by Ericsson. who built the immortal
Mentor. and was first commanded by
Lieut.. Worden who commanded tbs
same. The Montauk's cost was $500, 00t
when built in the Cival War. She
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

Down among the oaks and other
timber that lines the shores of Merry
meeting bay a colony of eagles have
lived for generations. During the sum
mer months they subsst largely on
fish. The mode of procuring them Is
very ingenious. Most any day they
may he seen perChed on convenient
stump or houSh near the waters edge
like gray, grim, Scntinels silently wait
ing for something to turn up. That
something is a fish hawk and when h
makes his appearance and slowly cir
cles around and around in search of his
prey the eagle eye is following him,
and when at last he succeeds in bring
ing up a fish the eagle starts in pursuit
Being swift of wing. he soon over
takes the hawk who makes a slight
effort to get away, but without avail.
The eagle scales under the hawk VINO
by this time becomes so thoroughly
frightened that it drops the fish, which
is easily caught in the talonS of the
eagle, who flies swiftly to the shore and
devourS his stolen meal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30
THURSDAY, the 28th Day of April,

In the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and nincty-eight, as a day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-30

BY the Governor.
BYRON BOYD Secretary of state.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-03-02
An Electric Railway.

As stated in Fridays GRAPHIC, Pine Bluff now has an opportunity to secure an electric street railway and new electric light plant. Ali ter industrious efforts, covering oyer a year, Mayor Bell has finally interested Messrs. Coyington and Harrison and other Indiana capital ists in the proposed new enterprise. These gentlemen are owners of cleo tric light and railway plants in the "Hoosier State,' and are here to personally inspect and examine into the local situation. They are not asking any bonus of our citizens, but for the past few days, in com pany with the Mayor, have been quietly canvassing among our busi- ness men to secure contracts fo" the period of one year for electric lights at prices considerably reduced be- low the prices our citizens have heretofore paid. The GRAPHIC is gratifed to state that the Mayor re ports very satisfactory progress. An electric street railway and a competitive light plant are two of the crying needs of the hour. An electric street ear line would be of wonderful advantage to the business Interests of the city and is one of the enterprises lacking to make Pine Bluff truly city of the first class. Pine Bluff cannot really be 0 first class city without an electric car line. It is an enterprise needed at present perhaps more than any oth- CT. The city cannot develop as she should without it.
 The prospect of electric lights for both public and private lighting is also a valuable consideration. At the present time much of the city is unllghted-a manifest injustice to a part of our taxpayers. With a new contract for city lighting at re. duced prices, the administration can increase the number of public lights without increasing the aggregate expense for this purpose.
 Therefore, the proposed new en- tarprise should be Q welcome one, and tbe Mayor and the promoters of it should receive every possible en- couragement at the hands of our citizens.
 The GRAPHIC hopes to see the pro- posed enterprise eventuate in some thing subs tanmal end real.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-03-02

allowed to use any street within the city, with the consent and approval of the council, except Fifth avenue, which is expressly excepted from the provisions of the charter; the street railway company must pay a privilege tax of ten dollars per an mum upon each of it's cars and also a special tax of fifty cents on each of it's electric light poles; the city is to grant a contract of ten years for lighting the city and is to pay a minimum monthly aggregate of $500 for the same; the electric streetrail- way is to keep the streets between the ends of it's ties in good repair and in the case of paving districts to pave the same in the same kind of material as the adjoining pave. ment, etc.
 In the GRApH1o's opinion the ordi- nance is very fair and conserva- tive one. It is not oppressive to the corporation nor unequitable to the city. It is fair and just to all alike, ard the GRAPHIC shall be greatly mistaken if it does not operate to the satisfaction of all concerned.
 At last, it seems, Pine Bluff is tc get what it has long mcclellan electric street railway and compet itive electric light plant. We trust the prospect will prove real. Such an enterprise will give @ wonderful impetus to the material, real and in dustrial interests of the city and place Pine Bluff in the front rank ot leading Southern cities.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-03-02
TIE RIGHT DIRECTION
ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IS A STEP
 THAT WAY.
Our Citizens Will Doubtless be Riding on Electric Cars
 by Fall.

Monday, February Fist, at the meeting of the City Council. an ordi- nance was introduced to grant a franchise for the constructing and operating an electric street railway and lighting plant in this city. The ordinance was read twice and the Council took a recess until last night the 28th of February.
 At the meeting last night there were present Mayor Bell and Alder men Boyce, Bridges, Fox, Johnson, Meyer and Veil.
 The ordinance was taken up and passed in sections, many minor amendments perfecting the form be- ing made. The ordinance was pub llshed in full in the GRAPHIC last Tuesday. Copies of the GRAPHIC containing the ordinance were fur nished to the Council.
 That part of the ordinance relat- ing to electric railway gives q 5O- year franchise. Under the ordinance the successful bidder Is to begin the erection of the railway within four months from the passage Ofthe ordi- nance, and compIetesame within one year from passage. Bidders are to send in with their bids q bond for $l000 to guarantee compliance with above requirements.
 The line is 10 be not less that six miles long and the city has the right to require the laying of additional track each year.
 The franchise does not exclude oth- CT railway or lighting companies.
 Fifth avenue is reserved from the operations of the ordinance but the railway company has the right to use all other streets with the ap- proval of the Council.
 The ordinance requires that cars shall be run not more than 30 min- utes apart, and the charge for one continuous passage is not to exceed 3 cents.
 The ordiLa 70 makes the railway subject to I and city regula tions. and pra for a forfeiture of franchise insc of non-conformity with eontraet.
 The following Sections were added to the ordinance, inc sections cover ing the lighting contract for the city and taxation of the railway.
 Sec. 9. In consideration of the passage of thls ordinance and of the granting of tho Ant and priviIeges herein me the
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-03-02

said grantees, their successors and assigns, shall furnish for the period of ten years to the city of Pine Bluff Tor the purpose ofIightlng thestreets, alleys, public grounds and public buildings of said city-arc lights of two thousand candle power each, and-incandescent lights of twen- ty-fiYe candle power, the aggregate of which shall not be less than $500 per month, said lights to be placed by the grantees at locations to be in- dicated by the City Council, and ad- ditiOnal lights shall be furnished on demand of the City Council at the same rate; and the city of Pine Bluff hereby binds itself and agrees to pay for the same for the term of ten years as aforesaid, and said grantees are to furnish to said city free of charge, not to exceed twenty incandescent lights for lighting the City Hall and other public buildings.
 Sec 24. Said grantees, their sue -eessors or assigns, shall pay to the city a privilege tax of Ten Dollars per annum for each car owned or controlled by them on their said rail- way, annually in advance, aside from the usual taxation as the prop erty of other citizens orcorporatlons l. taxed by law, and said fee shall be In lieu of all tax for masts or poles bearing trolly wires, and such masts or poles are hereby exempt from such license.
 Sec. %. The Board of Public Af- fairs are hereby directed to advertise for bids under this ordinance, re- serving the right to reject any and all bids, and to report all bids to the City Council; and upon the passage by said Council of an ordinance ac- cepting aEy of said bids this ordI- nance shall become @ contract bind ing upon the city of Pine Bluff and upon the successful bidder, who shall take as the grantee in this ordinance. Such bidder shall deposit S1000 or give approved security for said amount, for the faithful performance of the requirements of this ordinance to begin and complete the construc ton as herein required.
 The ordinance, as amended, was read the third time. The Council be- ing ready for the question 1t was put to vote, and passed without a dis sentlne voice, the time being l2.3O o'clock.
 Bids for the contract for the city's lighting, which contract carries with 1t the franchise for thestreet railway will be advertised for at once.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-03-02
.ooeeee9 o0TF GREECE 9e'
ATHENS. February 28-An unsucces

ATHENS February 28An unsuccessful attempt was made Sat urday to assassnate King George of Greece.
 King returning Phalerum at o'clock in the evening" the Princess Naa when two who were hidden alongside fire with the oeu pants of the carriage second wounded whipped his horses and the royal gaop The mseants fired shots at them effect King the Princess returned o the palace unhurt
 King that of the asassns dressed co ing majesty declares that he could easily identify him.
 whizzed past the carriage King and stood in front of daughter the horses slightly the assants kne in the middle of the straight King noticed that the mans hand shaking. the King had clear of this who his majesty says barely years continued fire carriage until range His companion did leave the ditch
 known, all the leading politicians palace express their congratulations King George The action his majesty shielding princes risk his life has aroused great thusasm
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-03-02
Hoods Pills efeetiyeiy. 25 cents, ~

railroad. England was laid out as a town in 1889 and has rapidly taken rank as one of the leading towns of its size in the State. It is in the heart of the famous Rich Woods dis trict and is surrounded by some of the richest and most productive agricultural lands in the South.
 Parties looking for a thriving town with a view of locating, or de- siring to invest in good agricultural and timber lands, would do well to read Mr. Wilson's write-up of Eng land and vicinity.