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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
Living and Learning.
NASHVILLE American.

Verify, we live to learn. There was
time when Spain had some claim upon
the consideration and good opinion Of
mankind. but this, as events have dem
onstrated, was on account of the lat
ter's ignorance. Now it begins to have
light and begins to understand the
Spanish, it sees them people still clad
in the armor Of superstition and ignor-
ance. followed by Sancho PanZas,
mounted on asses. charging windmils,
as of old and still giving utterancc TO
comic opera stage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
A PROCLAMATION.
BY the Governor.
Tuesday, the 10th Day Of May, 1898,
ARBOR DAY,

and l earnestly recommend to all people
In this State that they observe the day
by the planting of trees, shrubs and
vines for the adornment of their homes,
the identifying of their fields, their
school grounds and roadWayS.
l am persuaded that the influence of
such an observance, with concert of eff
fort. will ever be ennoblng and benefi-
cent and will bear witness in the years
to come that we, caring for the future,
devoted this day to identifying and in
creasing the value of our estates.
Given at the Executive Chamber, in Au-
gusta, this twenty-second day of April,
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, 1898-05-09
College Athletics.

A distinguished writer in pamphlet p."
lished by the Intercollegiate Athletic asso. 10
ton, says that an immense improvement IN ~. ~
moral and physical status of college grauu ,n.,c
has taken place since the introduction OF atnrn ~
games in college. In fact, the honor iist .. -" =,
college, if examined. will show the names
prominent athletes among the few who nav
earned that proud distinction. There Is ho ~
son why brain and Drawn" should DE ah' .h.
onistic. In support of this last propositlou -.
action of that genial invigorant. Hostel" .,a
Stomach Bitters, which in Strengthens -.
body increases mental activity, may ~ au 'a,,ss
itatively cited. This famous medicine o'e,,o
the dyspepsia peculiar to persons OF seu. Ian
inactive habits, yields sound refreshihs ,,r.
and improves the appetite. 1t also rehtu ,a,,ma
er complaint, constipation malaria
tism, nervousness and kidney trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
An HERITAGE.

Hark to the voices callng-calling from
shore 10 shore,
For the storm wind blows his trumpet
blast. the crested pillows roar;
From East to West, from North to South.
clear is the summons blown.
Awake. ye seakings' children and claim
what is your own.
Oh, long before Columbus came, or sailed
the Portuguese
Our blue-eyed Viking forefathers were
masters of the seas:
Their long ships vexed Byzantium's coast
the red man saw them come,
Like ravens Dane and Norseman seized
the I5ritOn's island home
Their victor bred with vanquished. ana a
race of sailors came,
The great sea captin's follow fast along
the roll of fame.
The naughty Spaniard bowed his crest,
the great Armada quailed,
While Raleigh laughed the Dons to scorn
and Drake the round world sailed
And when beyond the winter sea the pill
grim lit the fires.
A line of mariners yet showed the valor
of their sires.
Their whalers knew the frozen North.
their traders East and South.
When conflict came the Stars and Stripes
steered to the lannon's mouth.
The Pilgrims blood is in our veins. AMI
in each heart yet beats
A pulse of them that Knocked the Dons
and shook the Spanish fleets:
And the spirit of the Viking wakes as
eyer the foaming tide.
Beneath the pennon of the free we see
our navies ride.
Come. peace or war, in storm or calm.
firm shall Columbia stand,
The spicy south seas kiss her feet, an
ocean guards each hand
And, Graded in her mighty breast.
sturdy race she bears.
Who. count the deep an heritage and are
the sea-kings' heirs.
Phoebe Lyde, in the Chap Book
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

Spain has found by humiliating ex-
perience that it is not SO easy to whip
Yankee sailors awake as it is when
they are asleep. Dewey fittingly
avenged the Maine Probably some cf
Blanco's volunteers who are so terrified
at the prospect of meeting the Ameri-
can soldiers in battle We're among the
assassins of the Maine crew. The
assassins are believed to have been
Weyler's friends, and Weyler was
popular among the very element which
now threatens to funk when the
American soldiers are about to land in
Cuba. One of the keenest of American
regrets at this moment is that Weyler
will he 5000 miles away from the scene
and be safe from all danger when the
Spanish smash-up at Havana takes
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
Uncle Sam Under Pressure.
louisville Courier-Jcurnal.)

To speak of the United States as an
unWarlike nation IS nonsense, unless it
is meant that We do not make a bust
ness OF war or maintain great armies
and armaments at all times. But we
have repeatedly demonstrated that our
citizen soldiery can be recruited and
mobilized in time to make it interest
ing for nations that have large stand
ing armies. We do not keep vast
standing armies. but our people spring
to arms when there is need with an
alacrity that shows a strong and virle
character that aspires with good reason
to the hegemony of the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
Reunited.

I've been thinkin' it over. an it pears to
me today -
The wars the biggest blessin' that has
ever come our way:
Course, thar'll be some fightin' an a few
more graves II be
Whar the daisies in the medder look their
purtieSt at me-
For that's to be expected; but-the thing
that makes me feel
That the wars a heavenly bfesSin', is the
wounds that it'll hean
The old wounds that's been rankin sence
the day that Gin rui Lee ss:.
Said we'd rest an think il over by that
old-time apple tree.
| see the boys that fix us in the union
coats of blue.
On the same groun-haie an hearty, an
a-shakin' howdy-do,
An | hear the ban play Dixie an L
see EN- march away. *>-e r
Till l can't tell whar the blue is, an I'm
mixed up on the gray,
The old war tunes air ringin' an Dix
les on the rise.
But Yankee Doodle follers fore IT'S half
way TO the skies!
An the old Star Spangled Banner Is
in ever steeple's chime
An l teal you, were a-havin of a halle
lula time, E
I'm glad I lived to see it; I'm glad the
time is come
When north an south we answer to the
rol-call of the drum! f
When thar amt no line divides us, nu'
north an south we STAN f:
For jest one common comtry.-one free
dOm-lovn' Ian,
That's whar the wars blessin', that's
whar pears like l see
A brighter mornin' breakin' on the Nils
for you an me,
It's shoulder now to shoulder--thar ain
no blue gray
An We're shoutin' "Hallelula.' an. were
happy on the way. s
Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
Language That Fits.
(COhOeS NeWS.)

God has ordered Spain's destruction
and has chosen the United States as
the worthy minister of His wrath. BY
blowing up the battleship Maine the
nation of towards made it's doom more
certain. II all the darkest ministers of
fate that wait impatiently around the
Eternal throne and all the Nemeses
that linger reluctantly in the caves of
vengeance We're organized into legion
and marshaled against SPANS mis-
creant troops. the latter could not re.
ceive more terrible punishment than
they will from the ranks of United
States troops rushing into battle with
the cry, Remember the Maine!"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
Our Position in the Orient.
(Washington Tin1esl

What particular objection the Euro
pean continental powers can have to
our taking the Philippine Islands is
difficult to understand. We must have
a coalinG station in Asiatic waters. and
We are entitled to seize Spanish terri
tory to hold 10y way of indemnity. Rus
STA, England and all the rest of our
neighbors know we'll enough that we
do not desire to annex islands off the
Chinese coast, and there should not he
any question of our bona tides in the
matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09


With the prospect of two internation-
al wars, outside of Central America. en-
gaging simultaneously the attention of
the Western hemisphere and one of
these involving the United States, arsu-
ment on this side of the world NAV he
said to be booming. Ii is now reported
that Chile demands of Argentina an
immediate decision, either for peace or
war. upon the boundary dispute For
the sake of her prestige in South
American affairs. Argentina is likely
to make it war. Fortunately, however.
these two nations will settle their quar-
rel at point so distant that there is
no banker of their fleets getting mixed
up with the little scrimmage that is
scheduled to take place off Porto Rico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
Europe Will Learn.
Watertown Times.)

Europe will know US better after this
war is over. 1t will know better than
to judge us by European standards. II
will learn that democracy. unlike mon.
archy, has no greed of territory or dom
inlon. 1t was established to protect the
rights Of man. 1t has secured them in
these United States. And this free ma
ton insists that as far as this hemis-
phere is concerned that it is responsible
for the maintenance Of those rights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

From the way Europe is discussing
the appearance of United States power
near the Orient there must be a fear
that history viii repeat itself. The
United States had to send their navy
across the Atlantic once to suppress
the pirates of the Mediterranean. Are
the modern pirates afraid of Americ an
intervention in Asia?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
Assaults Upon the President.
(SyracuSe Herald.)

In time of war the President is the
United States in person, and accusa-
tons against him are treason. Treason,
because every word spoken which will
weaken him personally will make ODE
dience to his orders more difficult to
those who believe that word, and will
thus weaken the power of the United
States-for it is the very keynote of our
government that it derives it's power
from the willing service of free men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
Gods Sanction Our Faith.
Newark Union.)

We have simply raised our strong
right arm in defense of the weak-and
Gods sanction will rest on our banners.
A more righteous war was never waged
than the one upon which we are enter
ing. II is a war for liberty and free
dom, SO dear to every Yankee and none
the less to be priced by those for whom
the land of the free" has interceded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
Maine's Soldier Boys


For a week the National Guard of
Maine has been encamped at Camp
Powers, and active measures have been
taken toward getting Names quota of
1850 men ready for government service
The 1st Regiment, commanded by Col
Kendall, will go to the front. much to
the delight of its members, and to the
disappointment of the gallant boys in
the End who We're equally anxious to be
given the chance. The LIST Regiment
volunteers in body, its ranks full,
but the rigid medical examination
thins out about a fourth of its mem
bers including few officers. and il
will be at once recruited w to the de-
the home towns of the companies or
from other sources. The "a Regiment
will be kept intact, circumstance that
not only much pleases the boys them
selves, but gives great satisfaction TO
the people of the State. 1t is proba BILE
that the I'd regiment will not long be
kept in camp. but that its companies
will soon go to their homes. to be held
in readiness there for service on the
coast or wherever duty calls them. The
LIST Regiment, after being recruited to
it's full strength. will at once be mus
tered into United States service, and
then it is likely that it will be ordered
South to a general rendezvous. but at
present there is an impression that our
boys are not likely to see any active
warfare. 1t is sincerely to be hoped
departure for that island they will do
their duty as Maine soldiers have al
ways done it. and no states quota will
give a better account of itself. 1t will
be some time yet. probably week or
two, before the regiment is fun and
ready for service. and in the meantime
it will remain at Camp Powers, where
the hearts and hopes of Maine are TO-
cused. Hats off to the LIST.
1t is natural that there should he
some feeling over the many men re-
jected by the medical examining board.
body knows it's business. and that it's
rigid examinations are for the highest
good of the service. 1t will be we'll in
the future to make the examinations
for the National Guard as strict as
those for United States service. No
state in the Union raises sturdier.
stronger. healthier boys than Maine
and there is almost an unlimited num-
Der ready for service in its Guard. The
best should he picked and their physi-
cal condition kept on a par With their
discipline craftsmanship and skill.
which, today, as ever. are high.
The troo',- in camp have not been
favored wholly with delightful wealth
able and there has been remarkably lit
tie sickness. They declare they prefer
May to the usual heat of muster week
in August. The routine work of the
camp is hard. and for the most
part the discipline is good. There
| is none of the glitter and pomp
| of muster week, and visitors to the
camp are comparatively few. II is
| time of stern business and the hard
work of the boys in blue show that
they appreciate the situation.
Augusta is honored in the encamp-
ment of the troops here; it appreciates
and enjoys their presence. and feels
| sure they reciprocate it's kind feelings
! toward them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
No Rash Counsel.
MINNEAPOLIS Tribune.)

As nearly as we can judge. President
Mckinley, as commandments Of
Army and navy, is conducting the cam
paign in a most prudent, sagacious and
at the same time vigorous manner. He
is not listening to the rash counsels of
the over-zealous, nor neglecting any
needful aggressive measures He is
evidently not DESTROYS of enacting an
at her "Bull Run"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
No Obstruction.


Cromwell said: Pray. but keep your
powder dry" The sovereigns Of this
country say to their servant, Congress
talk. but do not obstruct the march OF
events: do not get in the way of the
juggernaut. lest as individuals you may
be crushed. War is expensive, but the
army and navy must be taken care of,
Cuba must be free. the honor of the
nation indicated. and an additional
glory added to the flag
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

Omaha is taking the sensible course
and will not allow a little war With a
plans for the great Trans Mississippi
exposition in June. The reports that
the exposition was to be postponed are
entirely without foundation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

The recent decrease in Spain'S popu
lation is accounted for by the fact that
there is now Spanish spy discovered
daily in every city and town in the
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

Philadelphia Press: The Republican
State committee of Maine, in wording
it's call for the next Republican State
Convention. says: The voters of Maine.
without regard to past political differ
ences. who are in favor of sustaining
President Mckinley and his admins
tration in the conduct of the war with
Spain, who are in favor of sustaining
the present wise and economical ad-
minstration of our State affairs. are
cordially invited to join with the Re-
publicans in choosing delegates to this
convention" This is recognition of
the fact that in times like these when
the government is engaged in a war
with a foreign power there should be no
diStracting questions brought into the
campaign for governor Calls like this
were issued during the war for the
Union and they We're responded to by
host of loyal Democrats There was
much more marked division in public
sentiment then than now, and therefore
less reason to hope for bipartisan
campaigns. The country is in no mood
at present for exciting political contests
in states where there are no differences
of moment and good, clean. honest gov
eminent does not demand it. 1t does
not demand it in Maine and conse-
quently the Democrats, Populists. and
Phohibitionists Will be wise if they ac-
cept the invitation of the Republicans
for a non partisan convention and cam
paign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

In the estimation of coin collectors
the most valuable of all the American
coins today is the perfect silver doiidr
of 1904 That particular coin is worm
whatever an enthusiastic. collector Is
willing to pay for it. The highes'
auction price is e200, and there Is
record of G240 having been paid for one
at a private sale. Only IL of them ID.
known to exist, and each has ireco''
of ownership.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
Maine GOss1lp.'
The Smell O. Apple Blossoms.

Kind o makes me glad I'm Twin,
Long erbout the fust o May,
Jest gittin out o mornin's,
At the breakin' Of the day
Grass all BLOWN soft an wavy.
Sparklin bright with drops % rain,
An the smell o apple blossoms
In the orchard down the lane!
There's a wakin up 81 natter,
An you feel it in the breeze, ri
An you see it all about you, '
An you hear it in the trees, Trim
An a kind o 'toXication
Takes right holt upon your brain,
When YOU smell The pple-blossomS..
In the orchard down the lanef
IL
Boosters all begin a-crowin'.
Cows are Stirrin' in the barn,
Sky all bright an rosy CROWN;
An you wouldn't give a darn
Fer the wealth o. all the lndys
Ell twas brought across the MAN,
Long as you can smell the blossoms
In the orchard down the lane,
Kind % makes me glad I'm livia',
Sill think ia like To go
When the trees are lookin brightest,
Rainin' showers d whitest snow:
Like to lest sleep there forever.
Free from Sorrcr. care an pain.
Covered up with apple hloSsomS.
In the orchard down the lane
Boston Traveller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
Spanish 0upIicity.
milwaukee Sentinel.)

Spanish duplicity has been tolerated
by America long enough to become un-
defstood on both continents, and our
friends abroad are not likely to be de-
ceived by ii at this time. when unheed-
ed warnings are being followed by a
we'll considered and fully determined
effort to relieve the Western continent
from the inhuman policies of govern
ment which have dsgraced Spain and
distressed mankind for centuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
Capable OF Anything.
tSdratOgian.l

A nation that will blow w a friendlv
governments war ship in time Of peace
will do anything on the calendar Of
ViciOusness in time Of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
Look at Manila.
louisville CONFECTIONERY

No doubt our naval authorities are
doing their best TO keep track Of the
Spanish squadron. Should our feet
and that of Spain meet there would be
an engagement that would be likely to
become celebrated in the annals Of nav
al warfare. But it is seriously doubted
whether Spain means to subject her
navy to such test
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

Between the un- Americanisnl of some
patriotism of its students Harvard is
getting acres of advertising out of this
war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
Why. Oh. Why?
(ChjcapO Timeg-HeraId

TCNIFagD 7 T7IItS- FtTdId.)
A vermont contemporary says: "Tha
street sprinkler has started and looks
as gay as young girl in yellow pain,
with black StrioeS on the ribs" Rut
why do the gay Vermont girls have
black stripes on their ribs?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
Some Spanish Generals.
(SYracuse JOurnall

If the blockade is kept IN long
enough, Gen. Blanco, Gen. Fever, Ger.
Hunger and Gen. Decentralization NAV
have an interesting time with their
forces
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
So Exclusive.


cleveland Plain Dealer)
1t is said that the Boston women
are wearing red. white and blue gar
ters.'
of course. they are so exclusive that
they show their patriotism only in
their own immediate circleS''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

The papers recently contained an
account of a wonderful collection of
war envelopes owned 10y a Bangor man,
200 in number His collection sinks
into insignificance before that Of +. w.
Clifford of Dover. which contains 100
specimens no two alike. Undoubtedly
Mr.. Giffords collection Is one Of the
best in the country and is very valu-
able
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

Spain will never forgive Dewey for
entering Manila harbor in the dark so
that he couldn't be shot at.and because
in the fight kept his ships moving so he
couldn't be hit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

IT'S an i'll wind that blows nobody
good The vessel with a cargo of lum
Der which went ashore at Swans Is
land last week furnished cheap plank
for much needed sidewalks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
lust the Man,
(Sioux City Journal.)

This is right good time to have In
the Presidents office man who has
had military experience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

Sampson and Schley aren't jealous
but they want a chance to show the
world that there are others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

Those new generals are ready for
business. and declare they feel more
like il than they did 81 years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

The girls say that war isn't nearly
50 nice as muster, after all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

yes, Spain is proud. but the Good
struction.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

The whole world, outside of Spain.
joins in proclaiming that Dewey is all
right
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

1t looks as though little AlphonSo will
soon join the Partisan colony of 'eX-
monarchs out of job
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

The coast people are still expecting
that terrible Spanish armada, any hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

Patriotic Oregon is seriously contem-
plating changing the name of Cape
BlancO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09
kentucky's Prize Patriot.
Baltimore NeWs.l

There is such thing as having too
much patriotism. A kentuckian has
deserted a wife and nine young chill
dren to so and fight for Cuba
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

For Dewey the happiest part of his
great victory is that he is not likely to
ever see all the puns made on his name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-09

1t is said that SPANS latest plan OF
campaignis to win back Florida. Wow.