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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

Treasury experts estimate that there
are now 2,0oooo0 silver dollars in circu-
Iation that were not coined at the GOV
cost of manufacturing silver dolla",
as good as the government makes. at %
cents, it will be seen that the issue 81
this bogus coin has n"tt"d its PRODUCES
an aGgregat" profit of $l,ooo.oo That
is one of the vicissitudes which the
government suffers in putting too mucA
fat into its mnnnN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

Tx Senator Bradbury of this city,
whose - years are not enough to pre-
vent him from keeping mp an active in
tereSt in al questions Of the day. is a
frequent visitor to the Journals ~di-
toIial rooms. and h" never comes with
out having something to say that is
Wcl worth hearnE. non without som"
GOOD suggestion tn leave behind II"
believes in ke"pn" M a vigorous fight
against the free silver fallacy. and h" *
constantly bringing forward original
and effective arguments against IT. H.
holds. with sound reasoning. that tn"
coinage Of silver at the ratio of l6 To /
would lac unconstitutional from the fact
that it would invaiidat" contracts.
Tho constitution fprhids the passage If
amy law that impars the obligation of
contracts. and certainly tn" suhstitu-
tinn Of a 30 cent dollar tor ON" wort h
loo cents would he a direct attack On
all contracts involving money aud
money value. Such stop on the pa't
of the government would create a
financial. If not political crash and
revolution. and would ruin American
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

Japan is making much loud talk just
that there are in course of construction
IN various parts Of the world, not less
than A. Warships to l." added to hi
already Formidable navy and ma
jority of these are not gun boats, either
When these vessels ar" completed
tinctIy concerning her opinion of th:
latest far Eastern question:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25
Still Be Patient.


court of inquiry on the loss of the
Maine is now in Washington. and to-
dav will be in the hands OF the Press
dent ard his advisers. 1t viii be sew
pral days yet before this report with its
momentous verdict that may mean a
foreign war. will be given to Congress;
and the public II is still as much in
order for the country to keep cool ana
lie patirnt and suspend Judgment as ii
was when Capt Sigshee cabed his
famous dispatch from Havana. We
may he assured that there Will he 10
the findings of the court. The head "f
our government tx one of the people.
and he believes in taking the people
into his confidence III all his public
acts. i'run his shoulders now arc
greater duties and more solemn re
spon@ihilitiFa than have fallen upon
any American since Lincoln. and n"
one questions his ability or his trim
ness to meet the trying situation. He
has shown himself the man of the hour.
and his prudent aud patriot" courS"
through these weeks If waiting ana
preparation has won him tn" cnthusi-
astic support Of all loyal Americans,
irrespective Of party or section Now
mt
let us stll trust the man at the helm.
,ic Will do what is right. and do it as
promptly as possible,
II is no use tn deny that the present
situation is grave. and that there is
an immediate possibility that this
country. IN spite of it's strong desire .or
peace. may be forced into war With
Spain to maintain its just rights and
It's national honor. Peace with dis
honor is not to be thought of by any
loyal American. The self control of the
American people at this time must not
he misunderstood. Il is the calm Wai1-
rg of a mighty giant, sure Of his
strength. waiting to know he is right
before striking the blow. The report of
the court Of inquiry brings matters 10
crisis. and the next and decisive steps
much longer The court did its work
thoroughly and its verdict will be just,
While We wait for this verdict. however
sure we may feel of its tenor. may cool
Judgment and sound sense temper the
public feeling that is natural under TIL
circumstances. The matter of the loss
Of the Main" ana the question of Amer
lean responsibility i'll Cuba are soon to
lie settled. and settled 20 the honor and
credit of this great nation. Trust the
government and keep cool ana wait
patiently. There viii lac no war unless
it is necessary, and if there is to he war
there is no cause to worry over the con-
/ sequences The nation is ready for Wal
! if it must come. If Spain is in any de-
gre. responsible for the destruction Of
| the Maine and her crew, and refuses to
meet the just demands of this govern
ment. then the sternost retrihution
! known to nations viii IA" her punish
mcnt. If Spain refuses to grant our
| just demands in relation to the awful
! condition ofCuba, and refuses to answer
| the urgent appeal of civilization that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

The Kentucky was christcncd with l
bottle of cold water ANA the koarsarSe
with a bottle of champagne, but they
are destined to the same stern business
and the best wishes Of every American,
whether he drinks water or champagne,
follows each. May both have Ions
and glorious career in the grand work
of maintaining peace With honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

Recent consular reports show that
the American bicycle has wheeled ny
its foreign rivals in their own market :
In each case it appears that American
competition outrivals native manufac-
ture because of the superior quality
and lower price of the American
product. This is the principle upon
which our export trade in bicycles and
in everything else must achieve IN
1argPment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

Every day Spain is growing poorer
and weaker; every day her cause IN
Cuba is becoming more hopeless. and
every day the rest OF the world is hold
ing her in greater contempt,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

While Uncle sam is looking for 70
cruit% for his navy h" doesn't want f.
forget the Maine coast. He can we'll
AFFORD t. establish f"W more recruit
ing stations between kittc:y Point and
Quoddy Head. No section Of tn" c"ur-
try Is 50 well supplied with ahl"-hodie'
patriotic sailors as the Maine SHORE
towns and they arr all Americans t.
the backbone. Here the victorious De
fender got her crew. and here is tn
best of material for many a Warsh =
ana cruiser, sturdy. rugged fellows, all
of them. worthy sons of noble siras
who have distinguished themselves il
peace ana war on American ships on
the seal Of Maine the sailor and the
farmer stands side by side, and Wher
it comes to serving Uncle Sam tn
motto of both is 'Dnigo,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

The Emperor Francis Joseph is t.
be commiserated, for he has again thu
ReichSrath "Cn his hands" That riotous
and polyglot body reassembled, this
week, and its temper seems to have
been little altered during the recess.
1t is not stated whether Mark Twain
will again attend its sessions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

This talk of Gen. Lee as possible
vice presidential candidate in 1900 on Il
ticket with Bryan is anything but tlai-
tering to the gallant and brilliant Viz
gilman. He isn't the tail to be waGged
by any such dog.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

Senator Gallinger outdid Senator
Proctor in his vivid summary of tn"
awful tragedy of horrors being enacted
in Cuba And the real situation out
does both these eloquent gentlemen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

The prospect for peace certainly looks
more remote. The country wants
peace, but only a peace with honor, and
with American right and dignity main
tanned War is not such an awful
thing bat that continued peace under
certain combinations would be worse
and far more expensive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

At present Chile has the O'HigginS.
and she seems to have adopted time
honored American motto: Don't give
up the ship
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

he Notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot he held respOn-
sible for the preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
Address all comm cations relat ting
70 subscriptions and Advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers, Au-
guDtA, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

Now is the time for patriotic Amer
immortal "ReceSsional:'
Lord God of Hosts. h" with us got.
Lest We forGct-lest "" forget.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

What does A stand for, When
some friend suggests that your
blood needs A sarsaparilla treat
ment, remember that A stands for
AYERS. The first letter in the
alphabet stands for the first of
sarsaparillas first in origin, first
in record, first in the favor of the
family. For nearly half a century
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25
The Naval Appropriation Bill.

The intelligent citizens of the country
patriotic and liberal action Of the
Trainers of the Naval Appropriation bill
which has been submitted tn the HouS"
and which will no doubt receive thr
prompt approval of Congress. Indeed
if any changes are made in the bill
they are more likely to be in the line
of increasing the expenditures author
lied than otherwise The appropra-
| ti.fu is, the largest made for the navy
| large. and in the light of existing con
| ,litions and the unusual activity in
foreign naval circles many will feel
| that it is not large enough.
The bin provides for Il total expendi-
ture of $36, 600 900. This is all in TIL"
line of regular routine disbursements,
and has nothing to do with the extra
ordinary S,o.ooo00 appropriation for
national defence, nor is it contingent in
any way on war with Spain on amy
other power First and foremost, the
bill authorizes the construction of Ii
class battleHhips. designed to carry
the heaviest armor and most powerful
ordnance" one to be called the Maine.
and one to be built on the Pacific coast f.,
six large torpedo boat drstroyers, si:;
torpedo boats ana one Gunh0at, the
Iast-named to be built on the great
lakes to take the place of the obsolete
Michigan. All are to lac contracted for
within 90 days This provision for new
touna ge-libcral beyond precedcnt-is
the most important feature of the bill
but scarcely second to il in interest IL
tion of four wooden dry docks of the
largest size, one at Portsmouth. \. H..
one at Boston. one at League Island
below Philadelphia, and one at Mar
Island near san Francisco. and a sta-i
floating dock at -Algiers, in the Missis-
sippi river. opposite New orleans. For
! the first years work on each OF thes :
| docks 500, 900 Of the ultimate cost Of
Ss5oGQo is appropriated.
The bureau of ordnance is @iVel
about $Soo09o over and above its or
binary allotment for new gums and
ammunition. There are large allow
anccs fer improving the facilities of all
the navy yards. and the hill authorizes
an increase of 2000 men in the enlisted
fierce Of the navy. 1t should bc re
memhered that all this is in no sense
war or emergency legiSlation; that
would necessarily have to Toe on a far
greater scale. These additions are per
manent gains in our regular naval
establishments and are merely loyal
fullimert of Washngton's admoniticn
that AN efficient preparation for war
can alone insure peace
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

With the rivers fast clearing of ice
and the warm sun devouring the snow
ne prospects of "A big freshet are de-
rreaslng daily. In the West they arr
having an experience like ours OF tWC
wears ago,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

Bangor knows now just what would
happen in case of riot or wal
threatening that section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25
Lost flesh lately?
Does your brain tire?
Losing control over your

Losing control over your
nerves?
Are your muscles bccom-
ing exhausted?
You certainly know the
remedy. 1t is nothing new +;
Just the same remedy that
has been curing these cases
Of th1nness and palcncss for
twenty-five years. SCOTS
Emulsion. The cod-liver
oil in it is the food that
makes the flesh, and the by
Pophosphites give tone to
the nerves.
sos. and $500, all druggists
SCOT BOVINE, Chemists. New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

pier, now in process of construction,
sill be the biggest thing of its kind In
he country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

Not only judgment, but also the coun-
try. is very much in suspense
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

sanitary inspector. ~ thr stat" II
Maine alone, more thtn TOGO persons NJ
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

Speaking of spring medicines there il
a growing feeling in certain quarters
that Spain will soon have to take a
pretty good sized dose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

Maine is full of record heaters of all
kinds and here is "A NasSalhoro couple
:hat holds a championship of uniqu"
nature. They have been married SIX
Years and have had II children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

brunswick is making move toward
occurring the spring meet Of the Maine
l.. A. ". The Whcolmcu must look out
zion as She did from the state Board OF
TIatlr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

Will be the biggest thing of its kind In
the country.
Bangor knows now just what would
happen in case of a riot or Il war
threatening that section.
With the rivers fast clearing of ice
and the warm sun deVouring the snow
ne prospects of big frcshet are de-
,.rcaSing daily In the West they are
having an experience like ours of two
wears ago.
Maine is full of record heaters of all
kinds and here is "A Nassalboro couple
:hat holds a championship of uniqu"
mature. They have been married SIX
years and have had II children.
The Lewiston sun has changed its
quarters and reduced its size, tenn
p"rarily it is hoped to four pages.
brunswick is making move toward
occurring the spring meet Of the Main"
l.. \. ". The Whcrlmcn must look out
that she doesn't Withdraw the invita-
zion as she did from the State Board Of
Trade
Bath * watching its new mayor with
much interest and curiosity. H. is the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

y lot of boys played rather a sever"
trick on an Auburn young man and
woman Monday night. The young fel-
lows unfasten"d tn" hreochinS ANA
traces Of their horse which Wae hitcAed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25
Railroads and STEAMBOATS,.
BANGOR & AROOS1OOK R. R

Pullman Buffet Pailor cars between
Caribou and Bangor Oh trains leaving
carbon at 80 a NJ. aud Bangor. at 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

\ Rocklani housekeeper of obscrvant
mind notes that there's been only one
Monday the past winter when the
family wash couldn't be hung out. Not
such a bad winter. after all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25
Ayers
SaPsaparIIIa

has been curing all forms of blood
diseases scrofula, eczema, letter,
rheumatism, erysipelas, blood poi
soning, etc. There's a book about
these cures =" Ayers Curebook, a
story of cures told by the cured"
which is sent free on request, by
DR.. J. c. Aver, Lowell, Mass. The
book will interest you if you are
sick or weak, because it tells not
what it is claimed the remedy will
do. but what your neighbors and
fellows testify that it has done.
Will it cure you? 1t has cured
thousands like you. Why not you?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-25

Thv biggest pcnnant that is likely to
fly in Maine for some time is the one
2l3 feet long which the officers Of Thu
4unhoAt Machias Obtained in China
and have presented t. tn. town ii
Marhias
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-29
ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.
The, Car Regrets Attempts Made 10
Embitter Their Rela2h ms.

LONDON, November 81 no Paris
correspondent OF the Times say that the
Matin will publish tomorrow CTuesday)
an interview OF an English politician
with Emperor Nicholas. The IN tervlewer,
who especially remarked the kindness
and modesty Of the Cars 'iemeanor.
SAYS no spoke sadly and regr etfully OF
the attempts 90 embitter tho relations
of England and Russia The converse
ton mostly turned, however. OF the dis
armament OF France, 10 which the car
spoke with the utmost cand0r, saying
that he wanted tangible results.
His Majesty suggested that 10 Powers
might bind themselves not 10 increase
their armaments for five years the end
of which they might meet agd 20 de-
eide upon future action. They M light also
settle their attitude i'm the event OF men
ace or prospective hostiliues. lie sug-
gested as a possible action. THAI the re-
cent Fashoda incident might ht We been
referred by England 20 the Unite u states
ana by France 10 Russia. II the ie failed
10 agree there might have been recource
To- am arbitrator. say the Emp )fer or
Austria. In any case delay wosId havo
made for peace The Car prote 'ted, his
interviewer says with great indi gnauon
against the idea imputed 20 him OF urging
France anG England into conflict, charac-
.terzing Il rs mOnstrous.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-29
TO MEET IN NORFOLK.
\ Convention of Railroad Labor Or
panizations.tO Begin To-Day.

NORFOLK. VA. Nov. S-Representa-
tives Of labor organizations represented
on the railways of the country Will begin
a. two days convention here tomorrow
Delegates are arriving on every train
and boat and large attendance Is eX-
pected. Tomorrow night a public meet
Ing will be held at the Academy OF Mu-
sic. at which speeches will be made boy
Mayor Johnston. COngre sman-eleci
Young who has been invited 10 preside
Mavor Baird Of Portsmouth. Govern1
Tyler: Grand Chief Engineer Arthur. OF
the brotherhood Of Locomotive Engi-
neers. Grand Master Sergeant, OF the
brotherhood Of Locomotive Firemen
Grand Master Dodge. OF the Brother
hood OF Railway TTsinmen; Grand Chief
Powell. of the Order Of Railway Teie-
graphers. and other notables Of allied
labor organizations. on Wednesday there
will be excursions TO Virginia Beacn
Newport News and Old Point. Another
public meeting will, It IS said, be held
Wednesday night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-29
.PLCQUART'S CASE
STIRS DEPUTIES
1contlnned o -om FIrst go


which the governm snt wouet ir'mea'a'e-
Nv produce. this inl lrectly bsadlnS 20
,'osfponement OF the court m arthl wnlch
Inc government has refused to grant IN
der duress.
1t was also held tinlt the Premier had
admitted the right OF the 2 % yernment 10
int rvene regarding Genera Aurlndeh ;
action. but had only refrain from rear
that Intervention would be lisinterpret-
ed
An immense mass-meeing va IS held this
evening in favor OF Colonel Picquart
Thousands of people. shout ing Con
spuez Rochefort" and "COnsD uez Drum
eut" marched 20 the Cherce iidi prison,
where Picquart is confined a nd demon
strated there on his behalf The Anti
Picquar:tes rallied and there were sew
eral conflicts between the two bands.
AGAINST DREYFJi ;.
The vote in the Chamber nabes the
anti-Dreyrusites 10 sing 50 ng Of vic
tory. since the Dreyfusite Ce mand was
for the government 10 order d o Picquart
court martial postponed. Ne vertheiess.
the whole debate served 20 q vance the
cause Of Dreyfus.
Among the rumors preTi Hing this
evening Is one that General Zurlinden,
Military Governor Of Paris, "A As already
resigned.
slight demonstrations contiu ied In the
streets up % midnight, but there was
nothing serious.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-29
RICHMOND END
OF NEW ROAD.
Mr.. Dewitt Smith Says it wiz Be
Bufitias Soon as Possible.
THE STOCKHOLDERS TO MEET.
A Haltimorean Negotiating for Capt.
w. Gordon MCCabe's Former kes-
idence 49, Petersburg Furnishes
Richmond " alter Meter Boxes

PETERSBURG. VA, Nov. S.-Specia.-
Mr.. Dewitt Smith, OF New YORK, presi
dent of the Richmond. petersburg anu
Carolina Rai.i cad Cor 1pany, was III inc
citv to-day and left o-night Tor baIu-
moro on business IN co injection win lne
road. When [ asked hi m when the com
many expected 20 begin work on the hion.
mond end Of the line. b 9 ssiu tnA' q"
would be begun as soon ii possible
NJ SHIN y,,s very re ucent and had
nothing special 70 give oLu Tot puull0a
ton at this time In regarCt TO the r0dl.
lie said that the stockholde - would very
nrobablv hold a meeting tere on next
Saturday when some impor tant matters
would come up for considerat ion,
CAPT. MCABES RESI- lENCb
a gentleman of Baltimore IS nego'la1-
Ing for the purchase Of the hai lusoino .e9-
{deuce on Sycamore street own cd oy zap
tain W. Gordon McCabe and 'cupleu ny
Kim previous to his removal TO Rich
mond.
TIE residence is now In the occupancy
of the Cockade City Cycle club. MI w:
Gordon McCabe. Jr.. who has c. 9arse Oh
the property told me tonight tha'' no sa4e
had yet been made Of II.
The second german Of the seasoii !, given
tonight at Library Hall 10y the Virginia
Social Club, was a brilliant ahair. IL WIS
led By W. Gordon Mc'aoe' IL
WATER METER BOXES.
The Petersburg IRON WORKS CON- pany'
which has large contract for turn 'shlng
the citv of Richmond with water meter
boxes. made a shipment to-day OF three
hundred of these boxes
The Laurel Hill Farm in Chestnrfield
county. about two miles from Peter tp"l-.
containing li9 IL acres. which was nteIeo
an public auction to-day for VIM. B. Ne
Hlwaine and Alexander Hamilton, trus-
tees. was taken in on a bid OF S''V"'
Horses. COWS and farming impifmeh'a
were sold at good prices. This sale was
made under deed OF trust from the NJ.
Levy Company.
The Junior Mechanics held Thanksgiv-
ing services last night at Tabb-street
Presbyterian church. There was a large
turnout Of the order Rev. DR.. Roseoro
delivered the sermon.
Rev. r. T. wilson preached MS lareWeli
sermon as pastor OF Market-Street VI. y.
church last night Mr.. Wilson leit this
morning for Ash'eud.
TO BECOME 4 MINSTREL
Mr.. George Hewits. young man or TINS
citv. n fine tenor singer. will leave Wed
ncsday morning for Washington 70 JOIN
Field and Henson's MINISTRIES.
w n Howell. alias Tanner was ar
rested Saturday I'm Greensvilo county
charged with alleged forgery committed
i'm Hampton. An officer from that place
came for HIM Howell who is believed
10 be d noted crook camc from Pennsvl-
vania. He g. also Warted I'm Greensville
county for alleged forcpyies there.
Mrs Charles T.. Smith. a widely known
lady Of Dinwiddie county. is critically ILL.,
The sale Of loose tobacco here to-day
was so large that the buyers could only
get around 20 two Of the warehouses.
The prices are keeping up very we'll