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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17
Spain's Condition.


find itself plunged into a war with
Spain. All patriotic citizens hope,
with our President, that the horrors of
war may be averted and peace with
honor maintained with Spain and all
the world. But Spain is a proud and
hot tempered nation and it's weak con-
dition would not prevent it from rush
ing into a conflict which could only
end in its crushing defeat. But war,
or no war, it seems certain that inn
poverished, degenerate, corrupt Spain
is nearing the end of her national eX-
continued peace she will collapse. In
either case it would be the end of semi
civilization for whose existence there is
little excuse.
Thus, while we are justly indignant
with Spanish officials and the arrant
demagogues who seem to rule the luck
less nation We are forced to pity the
Spanish people themselves. The popu-
lation of Spain is steadily diminishing
Ten years ago it was 10000 600 Today
it is estimated at 10000 900 No other
country shows such decrease in its
population. This is accounted for ny
the high death rate. almost the highest
in Europe. and by the steady emigra-
i,., ir,O Ia W h.l n 10
driven away by the heavy burdens IF
taxation.
The Cuban aud Philippine wars have
cost the country what it could least
afford to lose. its young men. OF these.
more than 1901 900 have been killed and
1000 more taken away from the ma
tons productive Industries. To this
awful drain must be added the large
standing army of 9O.0 600 men which
must be supported to prevent a repub-
lican insurrection in the big cities, and
a Carlist rebellion in the rural, and
The income of the nation as a whole
has been also growing smaller Thirty
years ago it was estimated at 81 200
100000. Three years ago it was 5000
100000, and last year it was only
$3.50, 900 900. The government spent
5000 000, 600 of this, so that only Sj50.-
900 600 was left for the entire ma
ton, a sum so small as to involve the
paupcrization of more than one-tenth
of its citizens. Illiteracy is SO per cent.
so that intelligent public opinion is UNI
known.
Under the awful burdens of taxation
there are frequent riots. and if the peo-
pie We're not so ignorant there would
be successful revolution. The aver
age wage in Barcelona is 40 cents per
day, and in the country districts 80
cents, while, owing to the cruel taxa
ton of the government and the more
cruel speculation of the merchants.
wheat is now $3.50 a bushel. The ma
tional debt is far larger than that of
the United States. AS published by the
government in December, the perma-
nent debt was ST. 800 0o0, 900, and the an
nual interest charge was over $4,000
900 This, however does not include
miscellaneous Indebtedness, arrears and
can be ascertained make the national
debt of the country now over $1,000. 900,
600. The national resources are all
pledged, and even douhly pledged. 20
foreign financial concerns. and the
treasury is but Il short remove from
irretricvable bankruptcy and ruin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

Portland has a genuine Cuban refu
gee. Henry u. Gould was born in
Portland but went away from there al
an early age and tried his fortunes on
the island of Cuba. For 40 years he
has lived there. Twas there he found
his wife and it was there his three
sons were born. BY assiduous work
Mr.. Gould acquired a large plantation
and stocked it we'll but the fact that he
was an American citizen has compelled
MIN to fly from the island for his life
leaving behind him all that he holds
dear-a wife, sons CALAMITY fighting
tor life and liberty with the insurgent
forces and all of his earthly posses
sions. He believes that Cuba Will soon
be free and then he can return IN
safety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17
II the Nicaragua Canal Were Built.

No argument is needed to show what
a great advantage to commerce the
Nicaragua canal would be. That has
been many times demonstrated and
when such a canal is constructed it will
be a waterway primarily dedicated to
the advancement of commerce. But at
the present time the country is given
striking illustration of the strategic
value of such a canal in time of war or
threatened war. 1t is said that the
battleship Oregon now taking in stores
ammunition and supplies, is to be
transferred from the Pacific to the
North Atlantic squadron. This means
that the Oregon will have to round
Cape Horn. steaming $4,000 miles and
occupying about 60 days with the
voyage. Several stops will have to ~"
made between San Francisco and Key
West, and besides requiring so much
longest ever undertaken by modern
warshlp. involves great expense AMI
numerous difficulties in navigation.
Fourteen thousand miles and 60 days
to convey a naval vessel from one port
to another of the United States. y
distance representing more than one
half the circumference of the globe, in
covering which one of the most costly
and elaborate of naval fighting ma
chimes is rendered useless for attack ~"
defense during period of two months.
But suppose the Nicaragua canal wer2
today completed and controlled by tn"
government as it should be, and duly
protected at either end by our navy
Oregon would cover some 1000 miles in
stead of 14.000-a saving of 10000 She
would consume in the trip only twenty
days at eleven knots. and allowing for
Il single stop at Acapulco. The ad-
vantage of such a canal to our govern
ment cannot be over estimated
The present condition of things is, of
course. paralleled by suppositious
case in which our Pacific coast nigh;
he threatened or assaled by formd
able foe from the Orient. requiring thu
transfer to the Pacific of a considerable
part of our naval strength. The delay
now necessary would be fatal In this
connection may be aptly quoted a
statement which appeared in one OF the
annual reports of Gen Tracy while IL
the head of the navy department. He
declared unreservedly that we must
either build the canal or maintain two
navies, one for the Atlantic and one
for the Pacific The cost of the latter
plan, as compared with the cost of the
canal. is. of course. greatly in favor Of
the canal.
Thus We have at hand valuable oh
ject lesson Of the value of the canal in
time of war. and quite apart from its
unquestioned profit in time of peace.
But the case of the transfer of tn
Oregon should be sufficiently striking
to impress those whose patriotism has
not thus far inspired them to ndorse-
ment of this great canal project
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

Statistics show that the national
treasury is richer by $50, 900 600 than it
tariff bill become a law This is one
reason why no bond issue was needed
when s50,000.0 900 was appropriated for
the national defense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

BY the act of Congress creating two
new regiments of artillery for the army
there has been a general shake-up i'm that
branch of the service of the United
States. BY the reorganization, a Maine
man. William p. Nose brother to Judge
Thomas w. Nose of the Bangor munic-
ipal court. is promoted to the rank OF
major, having been a captain of artillery
for wears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

The proposed duel between Spanish
editor and Senator Mason threatens to
dwarf all other international affairs
out of existence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

The design of William A. Gault of Bal
timore has been accepted for the monu-
ment to the signers of the Mecklenburg
declaration of independence, and it will
be set up at Charlotte. N. c.. and dedi-
Gated May 20, 1898: The monument is to
rical." with a needle pointed monoIith
mounted on an inspiring base. The
height of the whole is to be thirty-nine
feet; the cost $G0OO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

Bangor Commercials The Demo
cratic party in Bangor has become used
to defeat For the seth time in the
history of the city it has been defeated
by the opposing party, but five De
mocratic mayors having been called -
that office since Bangor became a city
IN the thirties Like an off, hippcd
child, Bangor Democracy has become
used to il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

Lewiston Journal: New village i'm
provement societies are sprinsing un
in advance of the mayfowcrs. Why
doesn't somebody start in Maine the
movement for the protection of native
wild flowers noted in some other states.
No section of the Union has sWeetel
wild flowers than Maine and the way
they are being eXterminated in most
sections is a source of grief to all plant
lovers. A new order whose object
should be the protection Of native birds.
blossoms and other native treasures
would be "a blessing to Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

Milbridge may he no more patriotic
than the rest Of us. even If she did as
reported. pass resolutions. at her an
nual town meeting. that Warships
should be sent to Cuba at once as war
ships and not as supply ships. in order
to stop the Spanish policy Of starving
the Cubans finishing with resolution
emphatically condemning the delay in
this matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

The Kentucky will be christened with
fresh water next week. but she and he"
sister battleship, the kearsarge, will
be re-chriStened with salt water, and
perhaps with fire water. in very short
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

Which arise from impurities in the
blood and depleted condition of this
vital fluid may be entirely averted by
Hoods Sarsaparilla. This great medi-
cine cures all spring humors. boils,
eruptions and sores, and by enriching
and vitalizing the blood. it overcomes
that tired feeling and gives vitality and
vigor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
The Story Of a Century.


At the beginning of the nineteenth cen
tury Spain controlled more territory in
the Western Hemisphere than did any
other country. From present indications.
the beginning of the twentieth century
will find her without Il scrap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

work and the minister says there Is
pleasure as well.
The burglars who broke into +. y.
Tupper's store in North Berwick, few
nights ago, hardly appreciated his
thoughtfulness. Several breaks having
occurred recently Mr.. Topper decided
that he would leave his safe unlocked
to make things pleasanter for any mid
night visitor. The burglars, however.
were not aware Of his Kindness and
while preparing to blow up the strong
box. succeeded in locking it securely
and were forced to leave with empty
pockets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

Those who are caused worry and
trouble by the burning out of their
chimneys will he interested in the fol
lowing recipe given by Sheriff Balou
of Bath as sure prevention against
chimney fires. a small piece of tin
four or five inches square put into tn"
stove or fire place twice a year when
there is a good hot fire will do the
work. 1t forms a gas which dissolvoa
the SCOT. etc. He said, Il burn eight or
nine cords of wood year in my fire
place, and by the use of little tin
never think OF having any trouble with
the chimney"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

The Springvale Advocates correspon-
dents do not mnce words apparently
Here is one of their reports: Schools
finished last Friday. The high school
has been failure. several fights have
occurred between the teacher and some
of the large scholars during the term
and general spirit of INSTRUMENTATION
has prevailed all the time That viii
lage evidently needs reforming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17
A Worse Disease.


T'NlIdd"IphId KrCOrU.l
Brazil has honorcd pr SanNr"lli. who
discovered a cure for yellow fever ami
if he could md cure for thu other
yellow fever. which is accompanied hy
an eruption 81 poster tyi,c America would
hmm him too.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

Adjutant General Richards has Justly
declared war on the fake press If
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

Ne notieo whatever will b taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held Pespon-
siSle for the preservation or return OF
re5eeted communications.
Address all communications relating
- subscriptions ana Advertisements to
BURhE1GH & FLYNT. Publishers, Au-
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17
A Wise Queen.

minneapolis Tines
QurgH Victoria has sixty pianos in her
three palaces. but She spends most Of her
time away from home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17
A Disease Neglected.
they're Identical at Times

one physician says the tramp instinct
is u disease. And its Victims don't 1t"
anNt hing for it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17
Murdered the Kings English.
o'hicago T'imcs-liorald.l

tChicagO Timcs-IIorHId.I
The Boston Herald says that Murderer
Barnes when he WAS arrested exclaimed.
4 done the deed y" Then he is a double
murderer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

Quo Nadis?" says Uncle Sam to the
weStbound Spanish fleet. This being
freely translated means "Wot TELL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

The people of Monmouth have been
very much excited about their sunrise
horse trots" on CochncWaGon lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17
Weyler still walls.

A flag of truce is expected to follow
the report that Aiphonso XIII. has
case of the Group.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

About is heavy odds as is on record
was given on a bet at the Paris town
meeting, when one man offered ten dol
lars to one cent. and put up the money.
And. Of all things. he Was betting on 4
candidate for road commissioner
Furthermore, he Won the cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

tSalt Lake Herald
can any onc ten the difference bctwccM
local administrative circles an Il ring?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

One of the vigorous clergymen Of
Deering ascribes his good health and
consequent force of mind to the use Of
common buck-saw. Think of it, A
preacher of the pulpit with old trousers
on, his coat off, showing and pulling n
buck-Saw, and enjoying it, too. Dur
ing the winter he sawed more than two
cords of hard oak wood and enjoyed
the exercise. There is virtue in outdoor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17
Needed for Airships.


The conversion Of air INTO liquid Will
make it necessary for the I<londike in
vestment companies 10 provide floating
docks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick head.
ache, biliousness and all liver ills
Price IS cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

Thomaston Herald: Complaint is
made in some of our Maine towns that
Washington's birthday was not proper
ly noticed. 1t was largely his own
fault. He had no business to he born
when the snow was Is feet deep on a
level. and the only way to get to your
neighbours is to go across on the crust
to his second story window We can't
bother with holidays while we are tun-
neling all around the yard after the
well and wood pile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

Portland Advertisers: No American
can have the heart To twist the tail II
the British lion while it is wagging N
such a friendly manner. The lion is
all right; it is the little. yapping Cana
dian cur that causes most annoyance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17
Advice OF the Burnt Cat.

tBoston Globe,1
Madrids latest message to Minister
Bernabc: Dear polo-Dont write.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

This is the time Maine wishes it had
a naval militia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

The record for the greatest number oi
living ancestors seems to be held by a
little fellow in Lee who had at his birth
II grandparents living.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

Bangor brings forward the first apple
blossom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

st. Patrick's day in the morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-17

work and the minister says there Is
pleas AS well.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-05
DANGEROUS SURGERY.
Death Follows the Surgeons
Knire-Not the Surgeons
Fault, ofCourse He Can't
Help lieu Can
Pyramid Pile Cure Cures Piles
Quickly, Pa;nlessly, Without
Danger.

People 90 along for years suffering
with piles. Then try this, and that
and the other thing; from carrying
a buckeye to getting treatment from
a physician They obtain Temporal
ry relief, maybe, but they are never
qAite cured. A little strain in lift
ing, excessive fatigue, little consti-
patton or little diarrhea, and the
piles come back.
They don't seem to amount to
much. but they Danish sleep and APP
detite. No position is comfortable.
There is intense local pain and that
dreadful feeling of weight in the
perineum.
May be in the early stages scme of
the many salyes on sale viii afford
temporary relief. If the case is of
long standing there IS only one
speedy and sure RENE ". It's Ply
ramid Pile Cure. Even in light
cases it is the safest thing to use.
Other applications may cure and
may not. Pyramid Cure is always
reliable, always brings comfort at
once. It's prompt use saves months
of severe suffering. In extreme
cases it will save surgical operations
and their attendant dangers and dis
comforts. 1t is better than a knife.
Will cure easier, quicker and safer.
Thousands have used it. Thousands
have been cured by it. The cost is
trifing compared with what it does
The cost is 80 cents. Most ANYBODY
would gladly pay ten dollars to be
rid of piles.
Druggists sell Pyramid Pile Cnre !.
Send to Pyramid Drug Co., Marshall,
Mich, for book on cause and cure
of piles.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-05
a Joyful Anniversary.

Wednesday, the 9th. instant, viii
be the eighth anniversary of the cpl,
copal conservation of Right Re yer.
end Peter Yerdaguer, D. D. as
Bishop Of Aubon and Victor Apos-
tolic Of Brownsville.
To commemorate this auspiciOus
occasion, his lordship intends 20
/ celebrate pontifically in his pro-
cathedral on the aforesaid day. The
pontifcaI high mass shall be sung
On Wednesday next at I 80 a. m.
All are kindly invited to attend.
Catholics especially should, oy a
large attendance, show their filial
respect to their first pastor.
May this anniversary be followed
by many others, thus giving time
to our beloved Bishop to continue
among US his generous work of apos-
tolic zeal.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-05
FURTUNES MADE
FROM THREE ROOTS.

Even the root of trees that
have been fe:led expensive in
their removal, and offensive it
not removed. For a long time
lVgwood forests have been
cleared of trees but the CON-
parativeIy recent discovery
that even the logwood roots
yeiiden an excellent dye has
digging up the foots of gem
Grafton Of Clipped logwooi,
aud large fortunes have already
been made. Michigan farmers
tried to buru the slnmps of the
walnut trees they had cut, un-
til it was discovered that the
roots were of great value when
Gu, and sawed and turned into
costly French veneers.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-05
PURELY PERSONAL.

E-J. Buchetti and wife left thil
morning on the Alice stage for theil
home at San Antonio, after a two
months sojOurn in Brownsville.
Jas. Evetts, otco. F, State Ran
gers, now stationed on the lower
Rio Grande, is in the city at present
visiting his wife-Co,alla Record,
Oct. %.
Congressman Rudolph Kleberg
and brother R. J. Kleberg arrived
in the city Sunday evening, the
former en- route to fill an appoint
ment at Rockport and the latter to
The Santa Geatrudes.-Alice Echo.
Hon Jas. B. Wells spent the day
at Point Isabel looking after the
interests of true democracy. Mr.
Wells popularity atsour little sea-
side resort will bring many repub-
lican votes, as well as democratic,
for Rudoldh Kleberg and the grand
old democratic ticket.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-05

teachers or parents at the greatly
reduced prices provided for by the
Texas Text Book Board. These
books will be sold fo- the use of any
school, public or private, at the
same prices Public school teach
ers are liable TO be fnei $25 for
each offense, if :hey use any books
in their schools to The detr1ment OF
those provided by the state BOARD.
Sample books can be examined at
any time at the residence of Capt.
Cummings, on Elizabeth street.
Copy books only ) cents each.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-05
ABOUT TOWN.

From now on until Tuesday night
politics will have full seway.
Eight cars of lumber from the
schooner Cazador, arrived last even
ing.
The steamer sailed from Calves
Ton for Brazos at O'clock this morn
ing.
> The beef sold in the market has
greatly improved in quality of late,
though still high in price.
The Carabias company will give
4 performance at the opera house in
Matarhoros tomorrow night
Candidates on the county dem
ocratic and independent tickets are
putting forth their best foot to
secure votes.
After the election one can trans
act business with some satisfaction.
As it is now everything is at stand
still, except politics.
? Up to yesterday The Rev. Bishop
Verdaguer had administered con-
irmation TO 146 applicants. His
Grace expects to visit Point Isabel
in the first days OF the coming week.
Hon. Stanley WEIGH, the silver
tongued orator, is a candidate for the
Office Of district Judge. Mr. WEIGH
is lawyer of established reputation
and as well qualified to fill the posi-
ton as any man in Nueces. Cameron,
Starr. and Hfdalgo, the counties COM
prisiDg the district. Hon James B.
Wells, the peoples idol has declined
to stand for the office hence Mr..
Welch's candidscy.-Alice Echo.
Fifty cargas of piionciIlo from tho
Closner sugar plantation of Hidalgo
county has been received By Frank
Champion, the commission merch-
ant. Mr.. Champion favored Us with
a sample of the San Juan sugar, and
It is certainly equal to the best
piloncillo We ever saw, being even
superior to that made at San Juan
last year. Mr.. Closner has spared
no pains 10 perfect his methods
ST sugar making and is now enjoy
~ weli nierited success.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-05
For over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years by
millions of mothers for their child
rem while teethlng, with perfect
success. It soothes the child, sof
tens the gums, allays all pain, cure
wind collie, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. It will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by Druggists in every part Of
the world. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and
take no other kind.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-11-05
Church Notices.

Roman Catholic Church-Tomor
row, Sunday, the 9th. inst, at high
mass, 8 a. m, an English sermon
will be delivered by Right Rever-
end Bishop P. verdaguer, D. D. All
are kindly invited.
AT II a. N his lordship will adj
minister the sacrament of confrma-
ton to the English speaking chill
dren who have prepared for this
solemn act Of religion.