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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19
TocsIn OF WAR
Sounded by the Senate in Adoption of Cuban
Resolution AZ to IS.

Washington, April l9.-The tocsin OF
Congress. At lis o'clock. this morning
the Senate received the report Of the
conference committee of the tive
branches Of Congress and y minutes
afterward had adopted it. There was a
fight to the last minute. however. the
advocates of recognition of the indie
pendence of the island republic stand
ing their ground until they We're fairly
knocked down by a vote of AZ to So.
The minority vote was cast ny those
who wanted radical action and insisted
that the resolution should carry With it
the recognition of the independence of
the Cuban republic. Upon this a split
developed. which nearly proved fatal
TO any action at all.
The adoption of the conference report
brought to 4 close one of the most in
terestng and tumultuous sessions of
the Senate held in years. Such scenes
of confusion and excitement have rare
ly been Witnessed in the ordinarily
staid and and dignified body as char
acteriZed its progress from noon until
nearly o'clock in the morning.
Interest in all other questions was
dwarfed into insigniticance by the one
overwhelming question of war, which
all now regard to be absolutely inevlt-
able. Efforts We're made to transact
the regular business of the Senate. but
it was with the utmost Indifference that
the senators performed the WOrok.
Among those who remained upon the
floor while the sundry civil bill was I'M
der consideration the confusion was so
great that business could scarcely pro-
coed. Notwithstanding the Vice Presi-
dents constant effort to preserve order
the members gathered in groups about
the chamber eXcitedly discussing the
various phases of the question of the
hour
feeling of bitterness grew up be-
tween the Senate and the House dur
ing the late afternoon and evening. That
at one time seemed likely to delay ac-
ton.
Cooler counsels prevailed. however.
and determination of the question
was finally reached. Those who were
fighting for recognition of the island
republic early decided that the Senate
should not take the initiative in requir-
ing conference. They further resell
we'd that when the Senate confereeS
We're finally appointed at least two vi
them should represent the majority
sentiment of the body.
The radical advocates of indepen-
dence slowly, but none the less surely
lost ground, however, being swept pack
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19
WORKERS WEEK.
Sunday School Convention Opens at Fox
croft With Enthusiastic Meetings.

I1oxcroft Ne, April 1S.-(Speciap. ne
session of the meetings. OF workers
Week" Maine State Sunday School Assoc
citation opened. Sunday afternoon, WIN
an enthusiastic rally of the children OF
the various sabbath schools. Inc chaik
talk 10 the chillrcn by Mr.. Geo II.
Archibald was of an interesting charac-
Ter and held tn, close attention OF the
children This was followed by 4 cor
ference of teachers ana workers on
.Hindrances to the Work ana no" l"
Overcome Them. ,a,, ,,.,e.
In the evening the Baptist church was
filed with an Interested attlelcc III d
union service. The opening praise Pc.
vice was led by a large chorus cioir.
Then followed plain practlcal .t''ui - : :
by Mr.. Archibald from these Worns; ~ IL
We abide in Me and MY WORKS ahlue ~ ~
YOU. We shall ask what We VIII anu 1t
shall be done unto you. ,,ar.
Monday afternoon a Good nuliip =
gathered for the 3 O'Clock service ~ ~
praise. Bible reading and PRAYER. ne
bible reading was of marked lnls1 ci, ~
nroDriate to the conference when i"i nv
cd on Wrong Things Made Right. NJ
conference touched on the Narlous ~ nun
divisions of the subject thus: ~ ""i nt
nromotions, supplemental lessons f,aa1,,
nminatiOns remarks, etc. IL va NJ
narticiDated in by a large hullpti. ~
Archibald encouraging the ashimS Nv
nuestions and expressing OF ,p1,lf,,I ana
he floor. The meeting was Iieip iane, NE
the others are anticipated Win pie"S0'e'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19
TWO SMALL WRECKS.
Smashup OF Freghts. Monday. at Both Skow
hogan and WinsIow.

skowhegan. April -tspe2iab.-The
Maine Central took on another piece of
hard luck at this station. this evening,
when the evening train began to make
up" for the morning. 1t is usual for the
train to back ont onto the bridge. split
into three parts. the engine going down
on track No. ,. while the TWO rear coaches
run down 10 track No. !. This trick has
been worked for years and always with
our accident until tonight The train
backed onto the BRIGGS. the engine ran
down on the proper track and so did the
mail baggage and smoker, but when the
rear car of the second section was pass
ing over the switch. and when the con-
Meeting point of the switch was about un-
der the center of the car, the sWltchman
threw the switch to track No. ]. This
resulted in the rear trucks Of the rear
coach departing from the intended course
and traVersing track No. |. 1t ran thus
for about 40 feet. when the side brought
IN against the end of the smoker. which
made a bad break in the coach. The car
at this time lays across the two tracks.
\ wreckng train has been summoned
from WaterFille.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19
AN INTERESTING POINT.
Fairfield Floral Co. VS. Postmaster Bradbury
Being Heard at Portland.

Portland Ne. April 1S.-In the United
States circuit court, before Judge Put
nam. today. the equity case of the
Fairfield Floral Co, of Fairfield Me.
against w J. bradbury. postmaster of
that town. came up for hearing. The
company manufactures artificial flow
ers and a large part of its business IS
carried on through the mails. on
March %. the postmaster acting under
orders from the post office department,
refused to deliver letters to the com
pany or Ia pay money orders sent to it.
The company asks that he be enjoinei
from continuing this action
Nj tuday's hearing the bin was read
by Thus j. Boynton ESD. who appears
with Attorney General w. r. Haues
for The company ana also the answer Ct
the postmaster The answer admits
the facts Of which complaint is made
and justiies them by the fact that they
We're done pursuant to orders from the
postmaster general.
Mr.. Boynton said that the company
ccntended that the law was unconstitu-
tonal in that it gave the postmaster
general to exclude matters from the
mails without due process of law. He
said that the first notice the company
had that there was any trouble was
when it did not receive its mail.
Arguments TN the law points involved
will be made. tomorrow. District Attor-
ney Dyer appearing for Postmaster
Bradbury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19
ATHEtETeS IN TRAINING.
The Bowdoin Men Preparing for Their Track
and Field Events.

Brunswick Me. April 1S.-(Specian,-
The track and field athletes at Rowdoin
are appearing on the athletic field in
large numbers this term. Mr. Garcelon
Of Harvard. who has coached the Bow
dom athletic team for the past few years,
has been engaged this season and the
candidates Tor the Worcester team are
already training under his direction. As
usual. BoWdoin Will he represented this
year in the New England intercollegiate
meet III Worcester Bowdoin Won third
place at last seasons meet, with total
Of - points. and in the opinion Of Captain
Kendall, Bowuoin's chances are excellent
for the present season. The freshman
class contains much promising athletic
material. and the outlook for a successful
season was never brighter.
The Politics Club held its first meeting
of the term ii room No. s. South Appleton
hall Monday evening. The question Of
"English colonization" was ably dis
cussed ny Dwight K. PenneH.
Several members of the senior class at
Eowdon are ont teaching during the
present term. Mr.. Arthur l.. Hunt. rs.
Of Lewiston is successfully filling the
position of assistant in the Brunswick
High school, and Charles s. Prttcngill If
Augusta. and Charles Cogsw~l Smith of
Waterbury, o.. are teaching in the High
school at MillbriGge.
BoWdon's literary monthly, the Quill.
has recently offered two valuable prizes
" hirh will be awarded to the authors of
undergraduates at Bowloin. a set OF
Shakespeare complete works in Is VOL
lmes. edited by Prof Henry Morley.
III. D.. will be given to the author of the
best composition in verse. and a collection
OF standard works. also in is volumes. Will
he awarded 10 the author Of The best col
lege story. All compositions for either
prize must be mailed 70 the Quill before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19
SUMMARY or THE NEWS.

The conferces on the Cuban reso-
luton reached am agreement 1t 10
4. NJ. which il TO restore the words
are and" in the first paragraph
and to eliminate the Tupie ametld-
ment rece eniz ne tn insur gent GOV
ernment entirely
The resolution u adnrtnd ~ the
Senate by vote "a A. ID d.
The House adopted tha same raso-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19
WAS HE POISONED?
Suspicious Death Of Joseph S.
Blair of Lewiston.
The indications Point to Poisoning
With Criminal Intent.
Was Stran ger-Coroner Will Conduct an
Autopsy. Today.

Lewiston. Me. April 1S.--A stranger
styling himself Joseph $. Blair, died
under suspicious circumstances at a
house on Lincoln street. tonight, and
Coroner Sampson NIL! conduct an au-
topsy, tomorrow morning. He came to
town, Saturday, on the Rumford Falls
Railroad, but his home is not known.
He is young man, smooth faced, With
red hair and crook in the neck In
dications point tn poisoning, criminally
administered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19
HUNTING AND FISHING.
BANGOR People Particularly Fortunate. This
Year. in These Sports.

Bangor Me. April N-tSpeciaD. The
many fishermen throughout the eastern
and central section of the State will be
glad to learn that the ice left Greene
lake. Sunday. This sheet of water is a
fayoritt place for the fishermen to go in
search of landiocked salmon and trout,
and last year. some of the BIGGEST
catches of landlocked salmon taken from
any water in Maine Were made at Green
lake. The ice has also left Phillips lake.
Il sheet of water a few miles from Green
lake and which is also alive with bass,
IandlocIled salmon and SQuare-tailed
trout The ice left Holbrooll's pond at
East Holden. last Friday, and. Sunday,
Bangor people who have cottages there
and who were there to pass the day.
found that the trout in this pond were
rising and We're ready for the fly.
Bangor Sportsmen are having some eX-
ceedingly good duck shooting, this spring.
In fact, it is better than it has been for
many years past. and during the past few
days several very profitable trips have
been made by some of the sportSmen to
the nearby ponds and lakes. One of the
sDortsmen told the Journal. Monday. that
on Sunday he visited Hines pond. and he
SAYS he never saw many ducks to-
gether before in his life. This sheet of
water is several miles long and in the
upper end there is d very large cove.
This cove was just alive with ducks and
the sportsman said that there must have
been thousands of them there. Twas
another case when he didn't have his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19
RICHMOND.
Four Richmond Men Have Enlisted for War
Personal Notes.

Richmond, Ne. April 1S.--(SpeciaD.-
c. p. Newell. Esq, returned, Saturday.
from a week $ visit to Washington While
there he had the pleasure of listening to
the Congressional debates and also to
shake hand with General Lee.
Selectman Maxwell left, Sunday, for Il
two weeks visit to Colorado.
Up to the present time four Richmond
men have enlisted for service in Il war
against Spain.
". f., ribbetts of Brunswick, visite 1
the family OF Charles Jackson on Lincoln
street, Sunday.
W. T. Han. Jr.. of Bath, spent Sunday
at the home of his father Judge Hall, on
Pleasant street.
S. l.. Larrabee Of Portland and l.. G.
Cornish Esq. of Augusta. We're in town
on business Monday.
Miss Winnie Hall. who has been visiting
her sister, Mrs Nelson Thurlow on North
Front street returned to her home in
Portland Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bush of Maiden,
Mass, are visiting the family of James
Dewire at the Richmond hotel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19
THIS is THE RESOLUTION
As Agreed Upon by Conierees and Passed
by House and Senate.

Resolved. by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the
United States Of America. in Con-
, gress assembled,
First, that the people of the island
of Cuba are and ought of right to
be free ard independent:
Second, that it is the duty of the
United States to demand and the
government of the United States
does hereby demand that tie gov
eminent of Spain at once retnquish
its authority and government, on the
island of Cuba and withdraw its
land and naval forces frotn Cuba
and Cuban waters.
Third that the President of the
United States he and he is hereby
directed and empowered to use the
entire land and naval forces Of the
United States and to call into the
actual service of the United States
the militia of the several STATES to
such extent as may be neces sary to
carry these resolutions into effect.
Fourth, that the United States
hereby disclaims any disposition or
Intention to exercise sover eighty.
jurisdiction or control over said
island except for the pacihcation
thereof and asserts its determina-
ton when that is accomplished to
leave the government and control
of the island to its npOnla
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19
WASHINGTON Forecast.

Washington, April 1S.-Forecast for
Tuesday: Maine New Hampshire and
Vermont. Increasing cloudiness; fol
lowed by rain. Tuesday night: winds
becoming norheasterly. For Massa-
chusetts. Rhode Island and Connecti-
cut; Threa tening weather: followed
by rain toward night; winds becoming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19

Washington, April 19.-Aftel. one of
the hardest fought battles between the
two houses known in many years, Con-
gress. at an early hour, this morning,
came to an agreement upon the most
momentous question it has dealt with
in third of century.
The Cuban resolution has passed.
and will be sent to the President, this
morning. IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19
Weather Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, April lS.--It is clear in
New York and New England. TIL"
temperature has fallen throughout the
north Atlantic states The rain will
extend To the middle Atlantic coast and
throughout the Lake regions and prob
ably to New England, Tuesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19
FAIR RAIN COMING.

Boston, April 1S.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity, for Tuesday: Fair
III the morning followed by increasing
in the afternoon or night; north to east
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19
ASSESSORS NOTICE.
To the Taxpayers Of
the City Of Augusta:

You are hereby notified to bring in true
and complete lists of your polls and es-
tates, real and personal, not by law ex-
tmpt from taxation, of which you were
possessed on the first day of April, 1898,
ana as Executor. Administrator, Guar
hian or Trustee; also number Of dogs and
loultry. For the purpose Of receiving
said lists and administering the oath au
lhorlzed thereto, the undersigned. Assess
orS OF said city. Will be in session of
their office in CITY HALL. each Satur-
gay before or on the 9Th day of May next,
from to II O'Clock A. NJ. and from to
. o'clock !. M, and also ON all stormy
Gays up to and including that date
, railing to bring in such lists. you will
thereby BE BARRED OF ANY RIGHT
TO make application to the County Com
IhisSionerS for an abatement of any taxes
Wnlch may be assessed against YOU
Blanks for returns may be had of US on
application. or by calling at the Office of
Inc city Treasurer
CHARLES w. JONES,
CLARENCE Il. BURLEIGIT.
JOSEPH II. WALL,
Assessors of Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19

/ When finally ii came there was a
hush in the great chamber which a few
seconds before had been thrilling with
animation. When the verdict had been
returned and accepted by the Senate
the great audience dispersed quietly.
almost solemuIy. All realized that the
verdict meant war.
Before the Senate convened. this morn
| ing. groups Of senators We're gathered
about the chamber discussing the prob
able action Of the House upon the Cuban
resolutions and preparing for such action
as might be deemed necessary by the
Senate when the resolutions came back,
if their coming should be the result of
the House action. Comparatively few
people We're in the galleries.
The amendments made by the House to
a Senate bill approving a compromise and
settlement between the United States and
the state of Arkansas We're concurred in
by the Senate.
Rawlins presented a legal argument
upon the question whether the authority
TO recognize a foreign nation rested ex-
cluSiveiy with the President.
Everybody was more or less excited as
4 message from the House officially con-
veyinG to the Senate information OF its
action was momentarily expected
The sundry civil bill was taken up. The
pending question was that relating to the
use Of steam presses in the bureau of en-
craving and printing. Pettigrew. S. D.,
introduced concurrent resolution pro-
viding for the printing Of coo copies of
the Presidents message. the Cuban cor
respondence, the findings of the Maine
court Of inquiry and testimony taken by
it and the Cuban consular reports in one
volume. io,od0 for the Senate and $1,000 for
the House. The resolution went to the
printing committee.
Mason presented and had referred to
the naval affairs committee the following
concurrent resolutions:
That the Senate of the United States
ana the House of Representatives concur
ring. hereby extends to Captain Charles
ID. Sigsbee Il vote of thanks for the cour-
age. heroism and devotion displayed by
him on the occasion of the terrible calam-
ity which befell his command in the de-
struction of the United States battleship
Maine"
At 253 p. NJ. the message clerk of the
House appeared at the main entrance of
the Senate with package of bills and
resolutions in his hand. Almost immed-
ately Vice President Hobart recognized
the clerk. He presented to the Senate
sevral bills and resolutions which had
been passed by the House. including that
relating to the intervention of the United
States in the Cuban rebellion. The last
were the resolutions adopted by the Sen
ate. Saturday night. and agreed to, today,
by the House with certain amendments.
There was an instant commOtion in the
chamber Scores of members of the
House were on the floor awaiting the ac-
ton of the Senate upon the House amend
ments. and although nearly every sena-
tor at the Capitol was present, Chandler.
n. H.. noted the absence of a quorum
and demanded a call of the Senate. The
roll call indicated the presence of - SEN
ators.
Davis chairman of the foreign relations
committee, requested that the message
no iOcy tho ('nhaD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19

by the powerful and compact minority
opTos 4 10 them. They yielded only af-
ter one Of the bitterest contests in the
history of the Senate.
The scene in the Senate even up to
adjournment, was one Of wonderful
beauty and also impressive. Hundreds
IF brilliantly attired women and men
in evening dress filed the galleries.
ON the floor were the makers of the
countiy's history awaiting the verdict
from the conference committee.
When finally it came there was a
hush in the great chamber which a few
seconds before had been thrilling with
animation, When the verdict had been
returned and accepted by the Senate
the great audience dispersed quietly.
almost solemnIy. All realized that the
verdict meant war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19
NEED MONEY?

we loan s. to $500 on Household Furni-
tlre. Pianos. Bicycles, Live Stock,
Watches and Jewelrv.
BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL.
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY.
opp. Cony House. Augusts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19

Blake Dow n former postmaster OF
Benton, died, Monday. from the fleets of
poison taken last week in a fit of des-
pondency caused by the sudden death of
his wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-19
The Domestic Bakery

Hot rolls and biscuit at 1l.30 A. NJ.
cream cakes one cent each on Saturday.
T. NJ, HAYES & son.
MARIE eo2,f
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
QUEEN & CRESCENT ROUTE.
Shortest and Quickest Line to Cincinnati-Con-
 venient Schedules to Louisville.

The Alabama Great Southern railroad, with it's connections, formerly the Queen and Crescent route. is the shortest and quickest line from Birmingham to Cincnn- att. A solid vestibule train leaves Birming- ham at 4:25 a. m., daily, carrying Pullmans 8 handsomest drawing room sleeping cars to Cincinnati without change, arriving at Cincinnati at 7:30 D m. Cafe and obserya- ton car on this train from Chattanooga to Cincinnati Close connection at Lex ington with chair cars for Louisville, ar- irving at Louisville at 7:50 D. m.
 Train leaving Birmingham at APO p. m, carries Pullman sleeping cars from Bir- mingham to Louisville, arriving at Louis- vile at 7:27 a. m. Pullman Union sleeping car Chattanooga to Cincinnati on this train, arriving at Cincinnati at 7:30 a. m.
 R. M. ELLIS, Travelling Passenger Agent, 2O19 First Ave- nue, Telephone 617.
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
FOR SALE.

Why remain cooped up in close quarters this hot summer, when can sell you an elegant brick residence, large airy rooms, gas, bath and all modern improvements on Sixteenth street, convenient to the busi- ness center at $2, 2,900-$50O cash. balance one two and three years or a modern cottage on the South Highlands with cabinet man. ties for $3.000, or a 2-story on the famous Eleventh avenue, south. for s3.50O. or D. room cottage on Fourth avenue for g, ,75o, or truck farm at s75 an acre. All on easy terms, monthly installments.
 One thousand dollars to loan.
 R. J. TERRY,
 223 21st Street.
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
 EXCURSION,
Birmingham, Ala, to Meridian, Miss, and Re-
 turn, June 9th, 1898.

There will be special excursion train operated over the Alabama Great South ern railroad Birmingham. Ala, to Merid- ian, Miss. and return June 5, 1898 This train will leave Birmingham at 6:3O a m., June 5, arrive, Meridian at I2:3O p. m. Re- turning this train will leave Meridian at 10 p. m, same date, thus giving one full day in Meridian, so that oil the excursion- ists may have an excellent opportunity of seeing the unparalleled attractions of the ''Metropolis of East Mississippi" The fare rom Blrmlngham 10 Meridian and re- ments have been made for the accommo- dation of both white and colored people.
 For further information call on agent of the Alabama Great Southern rail- road.
The age-herald., 1898-06-05
Sale of CoIlaferaIs.

I As transferee of a debt owing the Ber- described collateral were given to secure, l, s M. Hanby, receiver of the Southern District Telegraph and Electric compahy, shall sell for cash, at the court house miIgham, Alabama, at public outcry, with. in the legal hours of sale, on
 MONDAY, JUNE 9TH. 1898. the following described -coliateral: Sixteen Q6) first mortgage seven per cent bonds of the Florence Electric Light and Power company of par value of S500 each, numbered from ohe CD to sixteen Q6) Loth inclusive.
 Sg:b. day of May, 1S9S
 S. M. HANBY, Receiver Southern District Telegraph and Electric Company.
 MOtsrTJOY 6 TONLINSON, Attorneys for s;. M. IIauby, Receiver.
The age-herald., 1898-06-05

New 1898 Model Ladies' and Gents Bicy- cles are now being sold on easy conditions as low as $500; others outright at s1395. and high grade at s19.s5 and $22.5O, to be paid for after received. If you will cut this notice out and send to Sears, Roebuck & Co.,, Chicago, they will send you their 1898 Bicycle Catalogue and full particulars.
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